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University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County
County Administrative Building 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500
Elkton, MD 21921 Ph: 410-996-5280
http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth
4-H Talk Newsletter October 2019
Access 4-H Talk Online and upcoming 4-H events at: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth and open up the 4-H & Youth Tab
“This issue of 4-H Talk Contains Important Information about the 2019 & 2020 4-H Program Years”
Cecil County Fair Thank You!!!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Fair Board Members, Chairpeople, 4-H Volunteers, 4-H Members and parents who helped to make this year's Cecil County Fair a big success. Thanks to all those that helped with set up, clean up, barn security and 4-H promotion. Without the help and dedication of committed volunteers, it would be difficult to achieve what we do.
Cecil County Fair Premiums Fair premium checks were mailed on Friday, 8/23. If you did not receive your fair premium check or have a question about your payment, contact the Cecil County Fair via e-mail at [email protected]. Our fair officers are volunteers for the fair and work full time. Please allow them several days to get back to you with an answer.
Cecil County 4-H Camp Kudos
From August 4th through 9th, over 160 youth campers, counselors and adult volunteers attended the Cecil County 4-H Camp at the Rocks in Harford County. Thanks go to the dedicated camp counselors and adults who helped make this event run smoothly and made it a fun-filled week for the campers. Also, many thanks go to all the campers as we look forward to having you back at camp next year. Training for camp counselors (actual age 15 as of the start of camp) will begin in January, however some service projects will take place this Fall. More information about the counselor trainings will be in the next issue of 4-H Talk.
Maryland State Fair
Cecil County had a large presence at the Maryland State Fair with youth participating in the indoor entry building, animal shows, engineering events and at the judging competitions. Many 4-Hers received champion awards. Congratulations to all of our participants.
National 4-H Horticulture Participants
Congratulations to Mason Darsney, Will Donnelley, and Abby Shortall who will be traveling to participate as members of the Maryland 4-H Horticulture judging team and Brayden Madron who is the Maryland 4-H
Horticulture Demonstrator that will compete in the National Junior Horticulture Association Convention in early October in Lincoln, Nebraska. Congratulations and Good Luck!
National 4-H Horse Judging Participants
Kudos to Gavra Goldie and Hannah Kirk who will be traveling to participate as members of the Maryland 4-H Judging team at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in early November in Louisville, Kentucky. Congratulations and Good Luck!
National 4-H Congress Trip Recipient
Kudos to Brynn LaSala for earning a trip to Atlanta, Georgia on November 29 – December 3, 2019. She will represent Cecil County as a delegate to National 4-H Congress. Brynn will be traveling with fellow 4-H teens from across Maryland. 4-H youth from across the United States and Puerto Rico attend National 4-H Congress.
Diamond Clover Project Completion Seth Donnelley recently completed his Diamond Clover level 6 project which was “Signs for Trees and Shrubs at the Plumpton Park Zoo”. He developed and installed educational signs to identify various trees and shrubs planted around the Zoological Gardens in Rising Sun. Over the course of a year, a total of 34 distinct tree and shrub varieties were photographed, and identification signs were produced for them. These signs contain the common and scientific names of the plant, information on how to identify it, the plant’s distribution in the United States (or global region of origin for non-native species), and a few interesting facts about the plant that may be of interest to the general public, especially with regards to human usage of the plant or its products. Way to go Seth!
National 4-H Conference Opportunity for Teens
National 4-H Conference is a once in a lifetime experience where youth from all across the nation get together to address the needs and issues of youth, listen to motivational speakers and socialize with fellow 4-Hers. The trip will take place March 28-April 2, 2020 in Washington, DC. Applicants must be enrolled in 4-H and not older than 4-H age 18 the year the trip takes place. Youth interested in applying must do a 4-H resume, essay, fill out an appropriate selection process application and receive an interview. Completed applications for National 4-H Conference are due to the Cecil County Extension Office by October 11, 2019 and the interviews will take place in November. The essay topic is "Explain how you have developed life skills to help support your pledge to the 4 H’s (head, heart, hands and health) and how they have benefited your own development."
National 4-H Week Activities
National 4-H Week is October 6-12, 2019. Show that you are proud to be a 4-H member during National 4-H Week. This is a great way to show your 4-H spirit by telling others what you do in 4-H and encouraging others to join. October 7th has been designated as 4-H Spirit Day so wear your 4-H attire. Don’t forget to wear your 4-H shirts the entire week to show your 4-H pride.
Cecil County 4-H Open House and Project Showcase
Come to the Cecil County 4-H Open House and Project Showcase on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Cecil County Administrative Building Elk Room in Elkton from 6-8 PM. 4-H staff, volunteers and 4-H youth will have displays and activities to share with prospective and current 4-H families. See the attached flyer with additional information.
Get to Know 4-H-A Program for New 4-H Families
Are you new to the 4-H program and want to learn what 4-H is all about? Come to our “Get to Know 4-H” program that will be held on November 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. Please RSVP your attendance to April at [email protected] by noon the day of the program.
Maryland 4-H Healthy Living Expo
On November 9, 2019, the statewide Healthy Living Expo will return to the Maryland 4-H program. It will be held at the Eastern Shore High Education Center in Queenstown. This year, as in the past, 4-H'ers 8-18 will be welcomed to a full day of healthy living activities that they can bring back to their clubs as Healthy Living Ambassadors. The keynote speaker Dr. Michael Hecht has developed nationally recognized drug prevention curricula and is eager to speak to a group of Maryland's best youth. A new feature of this year's Healthy Living Expo will be FCS educators offering a parent/adult-focused financial workshop, so that all the folks driving their kids to this event will be able to learn something too! Registration is due by October 25th at https://form.jotform.com/92674487286171. See the attached flyer for additional information.
Maryland 4-H Adult & Teen Regional Forum (Activities for 4-Hers & Clovers Too) The 2019 4-H Adult & Teen Regional Forums will take place November 16th in Carroll County, UME-College Park, Queen Anne’s County and Washington County. There is something for everyone! Registration materials and additional information are available online at: https://extension.umd.edu/4-h/volunteers/maryland-4-h-teen-and-volunteer-forum. Registration is through 4-H online and due by October 31st.
Cecil County 4-H Reenrollments & New Member Enrollments for 2020 New member enrollments & reenrollments for the 2020 project year will start in early January when the State rolls over the 4-H online system. Again all enrollments must take place online in 2020. Volunteers will also be reenrolling thru 4-H online in 2020. If you are new to 4-H this fall, wait to enroll until January 2020 as youth are welcome to participate in all the club and county activities.
Cecil County 4-H Record Books
Completing a record book is not something most 4-Hers think of as fun, but it can be one of the most important skills you develop as a 4-H member. Learning to keep good records of the work you do is something that will help you in school and may lead to a successful career, plus more. Record Books will be due to the Extension Office by January 24, 2020 by 7:00 p.m. Your 4-H record book must be signed by your leader prior to submission at the county level, so please
make those arrangements well ahead of the due date. Any book submitted without a leader’s signature will not be accepted. Record books can be either typed or hand written. Forms are available online at our website, http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/record-keeping or in paper form from the Extension Office. We will be offering several record book workshops on Thursday, November 7, 2019; Thursday, January 2, 2020 and Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. Please RSVP your attendance by noon the day of the workshop to April at [email protected]. If no one RSVP’s, the workshop will be cancelled.
Upcoming Project Related Activities, Events and Meetings National Youth Science Day 4-H Experiment
Join us on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 PM in the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, for the eleventh annual 4- H National Youth Science Day, entitled Game Changers. Designed by Google and West Virginia Extension service, Game Changers teaches kids ages 8-14 how to use computer science (CS) to create games, solve problems and engage with topics they’re passionate about. Game Changers uses physical activity and puzzles to teach kids important CS concepts and problem-solving skills, creating real-world connections between computer science and civic engagement, healthy living and agriculture.
Countywide 4-H Sewing Workshops 2019
4-H Volunteer, Joan Gaffney, will be offering monthly county-wide sewing workshops in October and November for 4-H members and their parents at St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church, 315 South Main Street, North East. Classes will be on Sunday October 20th and November 17th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the SMA-Parish Center (Park in front of cemetery wall on street or in Post Office parking lot). Most classes will require a small fee. RSVP to Joan at 443-553-7492 or [email protected] at least a week before each scheduled class. Classes are limited to 15 kids.
Horticulture Happenings The 4-H Horticulture group will be meeting on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 PM at Rosebank Church in Rising Sun. Participants will be working on bulb plantings. The group will also be meeting on November 14th. Please contact Ruth Brown at 410-920-7838 for more information.
NEW-State 4-H Animal Science Award Program for Senior Aged Members
The Maryland 4-H State Animal Science Project Award program is designed to provide recognition to senior age 4-H members (14-18 years as of January 1st of the current year) who demonstrate: 1) distinguished levels of engagement in the Maryland 4-H Animal Science Program projects and related activities, and 2) excellence in project record keeping activities. Awards will be presented in 13 categories including: 1) beef cattle, 2) camelids, 3) dairy cattle, 4) dairy goats, 5) dogs, 6) horse and pony, 7) meat goats, 8) poultry, 9) rabbits, 10) sheep, 11) small pets, 12) swine, and 13) veterinary science. Youth interested in participating in this awards program must submit the required documents (listed below) via the 4HOnline portal (members should log into 4HOnline and select the State 4-H Animal Science Record Award Contest under the Events tab) by October 20th:
• Completed Maryland 4-H Summary Report Form. • Project Essay (2-3 pages). • Completed Maryland 4-H Animal Science Project Record.
Visit the Maryland 4-H Animal Science Resources webpage at https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/MD%204-H%20State%20Animal%20Science%20Award_2019-20.pdf for more information. Awards will be presented at the annual Maryland 4-H Awards Gala in January 2020.
Maryland 4-H Horse Skills Clinic The clinic will be held on Sunday October, 20th from 9 AM-3 PM, at the Plant Science Building on the University of Maryland College Park Campus. This clinic will provide an opportunity for Maryland 4-H youth, volunteers, and UME faculty/staff to acquire the skill sets and knowledge about the different aspects of Horse Communications, Hippology, and Horse Judging. Participants will hear talks from Extension and industry professionals with special breakouts for youth and volunteers/coaches. Registration must be completed through 4-H Online at https://md.4honline.com/. The cost is $10. For more contact Rebecca Gunderson at [email protected].
Creative Clovers All Clovers ages 5-7 as of 1/1/19 are welcome to attend the monthly 4-H Creative Clover sessions on Thursday, October 24th and November 21st at the Cecil County Extension Office in Elkton from 6:15-7:15 PM. Participants don’t have to attend every class. Please register online at: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecil-county-4-h-creative-clovers by noon the day of the program so that we can gather enough supplies.
Cecil County 4-H Robotics Meetings
The next Cecil County 4-H Robotics group will meet on Tuesdays, October 29th and November 26th. Please contact Vicki Stone at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Hands-On Animal Science Classes
We will be offering fun, hands-on Animal Science classes for 4-Hers on the 4th Monday each month from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. You do not have to attend all the class topics. Please RSVP online at http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecil-county-4-h-hands-animal-science-classes or call 410-996-5280 the day prior to each scheduled class so that enough supplies can be gathered and materials prepared in advance. The dates and topics are as follows:
• Monday, October 28th –Livestock Maker Science • Monday, November 25th-Mighty Meat
The classes will be fun and energetic as all the sessions will be hands-on.
Cecil County 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Horse Bowl practices will be held every other Wednesday evening. Practices started on September 25th at 6:45 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, but it is not too late to join in. Upcoming practices will be held on October 9th, October 23rd, November 6th, November 20th, December 4th, December 18th with weekly practices starting in January. Clovers that will be age 8 as of January 1, 2020 are welcome to join the practices this fall as you don’t have to wait until January to join in. Please contact Monica Mason at [email protected] if you have any questions.
State 4-H Shotgun Contest The State 4-H Archery Event will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet Center in Glenn Dale. Registration materials are available from your shooting sports instructor or the Cecil County Extension Office.
Dog Bowl & Skillathon Contests
What is the average normal body temperature for an adult dog? How long is a dog normally pregnant for? These are just two of the many questions that will be asked at the State 4-H Dog Bowl Contest which will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the University of Maryland College Park. Dog bowl is a great way to learn more about dogs. If you are interested in participating in the State contest, contact April in the Extension Office as we have the study materials. The State Dog Skillathon will be held in February. Again, if you are interested in participating in the State Contest, contact April in the Extension office as the same study resources are used. The answers are: 101.3 degrees F and 63 days.
Cecil County Junior Fairboard Attention teens, ages 14-20 as of January 1, 2020, if you are interested in joining the Cecil County Junior Fairboard, applications are due October 31, 2019 to April Barczewski at [email protected]. Additional information and the application are available online at: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/junior-fair-board.
Apple/Pumpkin Fest & Table Setting Contest Apple/Pumpkin Fest and a Table Setting Contest will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Calvert Grange Hall in Calvert. Apple/Pumpkin entries will be accepted from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The judging and program will begin at 10 AM. The main ingredients in the recipe must be apples or pumpkins. The table settings must be set up no later than 10:30 AM and judging will begin at 10:45 AM. Contestants will be judged with their entry. See the attached flyer for registration and class information. Registrations are due by Monday, October 28th to the Cecil County Extension Office.
Open Fair Board Meeting/Fair Board Opportunities The open Fair Board meeting is scheduled on November 14th at 7:00 PM in the Elk Room of the County Administrative Building. This is the meeting to attend if you are interested in serving on the Cecil County Fair Board or have information or changes to propose to the Fair Board.
Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Craft Workshop The 4-H Junior Council is planning an exciting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 8-10 AM and Holiday Workshop from 10 A.M. until 1 PM at the Walls Activity Hall in Fair Hill. There is also a class offered for adults. The registration flyer will be in the next newsletter or can be downloaded after November 1st online at: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/holiday-crafts-workshop.
Friends of Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction
Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 7th! We will be holding our annual Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction to help support the Cecil County 4-H Program. The doors open at 5 PM and there will be the Live Auction beginning at 6:30 P.M to raise money for our clubs and county 4-H programs. *Please note the earlier start time. Club donations are due by Monday, November 18th. Clubs can contribute to the auction by getting items donated or creating a gift basket. One half of whatever your items earn at the auction will go to your club and the other half will go to fund county 4-H programs like Achievement Night. Any
questions may be answered by contacting April or Vicki at the Extension Office. Please support your local 4-H program! To make this event successful, everyone needs to help. If every club and the All Stars can get items donated for the auction, we will have a great turnout! Auction information including donation letter, form, and flyer can be found online at: https://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/benefit-auction.
Maryland 4-H State Council The Maryland 4-H State Council is the premier 4-H leadership opportunity in Maryland. Are you 13-18 years old (4-H age) in 2020 and passionate about growing the Maryland 4-H Program? Join the State Council! Applications for 2020 are due by November 15th. Visit http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/maryland-4-h-state-council for the application.
Ownership Deadline for Market-Ready Beef and Dairy Steers for 2020
The County and State ownership deadline is January 1, 2020 for Market Beef and Dairy Steers. We will be tagging and weighing steers on Saturday, January 4th from 9-11 AM at the scales area of the Cecil County Fairgrounds. Steers must be in the individual name of the 4-H member. Cecil County Fair market ready steers must be born after August 1, 2018. Beef and Dairy Steers must be born after January 1, 2019 to be eligible for the Maryland State Fair 4-H participation.
Cecil 4-H UME Volunteer Development Series Volunteers and teen leaders are encouraged to enhance their skills by registering for the Cecil County 4-H Volunteer Development Series sessions. The next class will be:
o 11/18-Volunteer Professional Development-4-H Thrive Model, Essential Elements of Positive Youth & Life Skills Development, 6-7 PM (Includes Dinner)
The programs will take place in the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office at 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1500, Elkton. If you would like to attend, please register online at
https://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecil-4-h-volunteer-development-series or call the Extension Office at 410-996-5280 by noon the day of the program.
Animal Science Project Updates Webinar for Volunteers
The State 4-H Animal Science Project Updates Webinar for volunteers will take place on Tuesday, December 17, 6:30-8:30pm via WebEx conferencing. This session will provide an overview of Animal Science Program policy and event changes/updates for 2020. This session is for Maryland 4-H Volunteers and Fair Volunteers working with 4-H members in the Animal Science program areas. Registration information for this program will be available in the next newsletter.
Leaders Corner
Attention Club Leaders-All Club Forms and Resources Available Online All 4-H Club Leaders Resources can be found at http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/leader-forms including the fundraiser approval request that we ask you to submit at least 30 days prior to your planned fundraiser.
4-H Leaders and Volunteers Meetings The next Cecil County 4-H Leaders and Volunteers meeting will be on Monday, November 18, 2020 at 7 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton.
Educational Books, Videos, Learning Kits, and Materials Available For Loan
The Cecil County 4-H Office has some educational videos, learning kits, curriculum and equipment which club leaders can borrow from our office on a variety of topics. If you are interested in borrowing videos, learning kits, curriculum or equipment stop by the Extension Office or e-mail April at [email protected].
Upcoming Club Activities
Cecil County 4-H Haunted Corn Maze at Kilby Cream Cecil County 4-H Camp is hosting a haunted corn maze at Kilby Cream’s Corn Maze on October 25th and 26th from dusk-9 PM, Rising Sun. This fundraiser will help to offset the cost of camp.
Other Opportunities:
Fair Hill International Course Walk Ever wondered what the cross-country fences look like up close and personal? How about what is running through the riders' minds as they approach the fence? Come find out! This year the course walk will be hosted by Cochranville, Pennsylvania upper level eventer Matt Brown. The course walk is to meet at the Start Box on Friday, October 18th at 4 PM at no charge. The Friday evening course walk is open to Pony Clubbers, 4-H members, and all Fair Hill International volunteers. 4-Hers get into the Fair Hill International free with their 4-H member cards.
Maryland STEM Festival Opportunities with the Cecil County 4-H Program
The Maryland STEM Festival runs from October 11th-November 10th. In Cecil County the 4-H program is partnering with the library. Please RSVP to the library program using the library registration system. These activities are part of hundreds of activities being offered during the Maryland STEM festival. Check out more information at: http://marylandstemfestival.org to look at a complete listing of all the STEM festival activities. The Mid-Shore STEM festival coordinated by Caroline County 4-H will be held at the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center on the Chesapeake College Campus, Wye Mills on October 26th from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM. STEM activities include displays, hands-on activities, demonstrations, interactive tours and career connections.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award Nominations Youth volunteers in Grades 5-12 who have participated in a volunteer activity at least in part after September 1, 2018 have the opportunity to nominate themselves for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. More
information about the award and the application can be accessed at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit. Nominations are due by November 5, 2019. The Cecil County 4-H program is a certifying organization.
Support the Tractor Supply Paper Clover program from October 9th-20th at the Tractor Supply Store here in Elkton as part of the proceeds benefit the Cecil County 4-H Program.
4-H Calendar of Events
October 2019 3 University of Maryland Extension Volunteer Training, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton, 6:30 PM 6-12 National 4-H Week 7 4-H Spirit Day-Wear Your 4-H Attire 9 National 4-H Youth Science Day Activity, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 9-20 Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Fundraiser, Elkton 9 & 23 Horse Bowl Practices, 6:45 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 10 Horticulture Happenings-Bulb Planning, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun, 6:30 PM 11 DEADLINE: National 4-H Conference Portfolios Due to UME-Cecil 4-H Office (After County Approval must be submitted to State in online portal by 10/15) 11-11/10 Maryland STEM Festival including Cecil 4-H STEM activities at the libraries 12-13 Delaware Livestock Exposition, Harrington 17 Cecil 4-H Open House & Project Showcase, 6-8 PM, Cecil County Administrative Building Elk Room, Elkton 17-20 Fair Hill International, Fair Hill (Course Walk on 10/19 at 4 PM) 18-20 Kilby Cream Fall Festival, Rising Sun 19 Cecil County Farm Museum Apple Butter Festival, Elkton 20 Countywide 4-H Project Class-Sewing 1, 2-4 PM, St. Mary Anne’s Parish Center, North East 20 DEADLINE: State 4-H Animal Science Awards Program 20 State 4-H Horse Skills Clinic, College Park 24 Creative Clovers, 6:15 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 25-26 Cecil County 4-H Camp Haunted Maze Fundraiser at Kilby Cream, Rising Sun, Dusk-9 PM 26 State 4-H Shotgun Contest, PG Skeet & Trap Center, Glenn Dale 26 Mid-Shore STEM Festival, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, Eastern Shore Higher Education Center at Chesapeake College, Wye
Mills 28 DEADLINE: Apple Pumpkin Fest and Best Dressed Table Registrations 28 Hands-On Animal Science: Livestock Maker Science, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 29 Cecil 4-H Robotics Group Meeting, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 31 DEADLINE: Cecil County Junior Fairboard Member Applications
November 2019 2 Apple/Pumpkin Fest, Entries-9 AM, Activities-10 AM, Calvert Grange, Calvert 2 Best Dressed Table, Set Up between 9 AM-10:30 AM, Calvert Grange, Calvert 5 DEADLINE: Prudential Spirit of Community Nominations 6 & 20 Horse Bowl Practice, 6:45 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 7 Record Book Workshop, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 9 State 4-H Regional Healthy Living Summit, Chesapeake College Higher Education Center, Wye Mills 10 State 4-H Dog Bowl Contest, University of Maryland, College Park 13 Get to Know 4-H, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 14 Horticulture Happenings-Bulb Planning, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun, 6:30 PM 14 Cecil County Fair Open Fair Board Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Administrative Building-Elk Room, Elkton 15 DEADLINE: Maryland 4-H State Council 2020 General Membership Applications Due 16 Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Regional Forum, 9 AM-4 PM, Regional Locations-Washington Co. Extension Office,
Carroll Co. Extension Office, Queen Anne’s Co. Fairgrounds, U of MD-College Park 17 Countywide 4-H Project Class-Sewing 2, 2-4 PM, St. Mary Anne’s Parish Center, North East 18 Volunteer Series: 4-H Thrive Model, Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development & Life Skills Development, 6-7
PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 18 Cecil 4-H Leaders & Volunteer Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 18 DEADLINE: Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction Donations 21 Creative Clovers, 6:15 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 25 Hands-On Animal Science-Mighty Meat, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 26 Cecil 4-H Robotics Group Meeting, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton
December 2019 4 & 18 Horse Bowl Practice, 6:45 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 7 Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Craft Workshop, 9 AM-1 PM, Walls Activity Hall, Fair Hill 7 Countywide 4-H Benefit Auction, Doors Open 5 PM, Live Auction 6:30 PM, Silent Auction Ends 8 PM, Walls Activity
Hall, Fair Hill 8 State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting, 1 PM, Maryland 4-H Center, College Park 8 Maryland 4-H Dog Advisory Meeting, 6 PM via WebEx 17 State 4-H Animal Science Update for Volunteers via WebEx, 7 PM
January 2020
2 Cecil 4-H Record Book Workshop, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 3 DEADLINE: Senior 4-H Essay & Resume due to Cecil County Extension Office for National 4-H Congress, West
Virginia Older Members Conference, Camp Miniwanca, & Virginia 4-H Congress for Review (After County Approval must be submitted to State in online portal by 1/15)
3 DEADLINE: 2020 4-H Club Plans to be turned into the Extension Office or E-mailed to April 3 DEADLINE: Winterfest Class Ideas to the Extension Office 4 Tagging & Weigh In & Ownership Deadline for Market Ready Beef & Dairy Steers, 9-11 AM, Fair Hill 7 Cecil 4-H Record Book Workshop, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 9 Junior Fair Board Meeting, Elkton @10 2020 4-H Member & UME Volunteer Reenrollments through 4-H Online Begin 13 Animal Bowl, Judging & Skillathon Introduction, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 15 DEADLINE: 2019 Club Secretary’s Books, Club Charting and Foundation Agreements, Annual Reports and All
Reasonable Efforts Forms Due 16 Cecil County Breeders Fair Planning Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 19 State 4-H Awards Gala, Location TBA 20 Horse Fun Day, Calvert Grange, Calvert 23 Creative Clovers, 6:15 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 24 DEADLINE: All 2019 Cecil County 4-H Record Books & Clover Scrapbooks, 7 PM, UME Cecil County Office, Elkton 27 Hands-On Animal Science, Moo Chew, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 30 Get to Know 4-H, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 31 DEADLINE: Completed 2019 Diamond Clover Level 1-5, Horsemanship Standards and Service Learning Forms Wednesdays Horse Bowl Practice, 6:45 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton
*** For more information about any event, call, email or stop by the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office. If you need special assistance to participate in any of our programs, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, at 410-996-5280 at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled program.
April Hall Barczewski Victoria “Vicki” Stone Extension Educator Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development Cecil County Cecil County
“University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender
identity and expression.”
The following documents are located on the Cecil County Extension website at http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county under the 4-H Youth Development Tab
Cecil County 4-H Open House Flyer Apple/Pumpkin Fest Flyer Best Dressed Table Flyer State 4-H Healthy Living Summit
“University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political
affiliation, or gender identity and expression.”
If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office by October 1, 2019 at 410-996-5280 or e-mail [email protected].
You and your Family are invited to the
Cecil County 4-H Open House where we will showcase our clubs and projects!
Join your fellow 4-Hers and new youth as you learn about what Cecil County 4-H has to offer.
Bring a friend and join in on the fun!
Thursday, October 17, 2019
6-7:30 PM Cecil County Administrative Building-Elk Room
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton
You’re Invited!
HEALTHYLIVING EXPOEastern Shore HEC1000 College Circle Queenstown, MD 21658
NOVEMBER 9TH 2019 10AM-3PM
FOCUS ON HEALTH, THE 4TH "H" THROUGHFUN, ENGAGING SESSIONS ON NUTRITION,FINANCE, MINDFULNESS, DRUG PREVENTIONAND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY!
keepin' it REALDr. Michael Hecht
Dr Hecht, nationally recognized for his work withthe Keepin it Real drug prevention program, willhelp youth craft effective anti-drug messages to
share with their peers in the community.
Keynote Speaker
https://form.jotform.com/92674487286171Youth Sessions ages 8-18Adult Sessions focusing on drug prevention curricula andimproving your credit
Register by October 25th
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race,age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status,
genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
Apple-Pumpkin Fest Saturday, November 2, 2019
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
All prepared recipes and recipe cards must arrive at the Apple/Pumpkin Fest location (Calvert Grange Hall) between 9AM – 9:45 AM on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Judging and program begin at 10AM.
Calvert Grange Hall
2357 Telegraph Rd., Rising Sun, MD
Activities:
Apple/Pumpkin Demonstrations
Apple/Pumpkin Contest (submit your recipe for judging)
Apple/Pumpkin Craft
Competition classes for persons ages 5 through 100! Win prizes and ribbons! Door prizes, too!
Apple Preparation Contest Rules and Registration
The main ingredient must be apples or pumpkins. RECIPES THAT CONTAIN EGGS & MEAT MUST BE FULLY COOKED!
Mail to: University of Maryland Extension-Cecil County, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921
Contestant Name
Address
Phone I would like to participate in the following APPLE division(s):
□ Pies □ Cake □ Other Dessert □ Main Dish □ Apple Craft (made with real apples)
I would like to participate in the following PUMPKIN division(s):
□ Pies □ Cake □ Other Dessert □ Main Dish □ Pumpkin Craft (made with real pumpkins)
Please check the appropriate age group (age as of 1/1/15)
□ Clover (Age 5-7) □ Junior (Age 8-10) □ Intermediate (Age 11-13) □ Senior (Age 14-18) □ Adult (Over 18)
Yes, I will be participating in a demonstration Topic/Title:
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, at 410-996-5280. by October 19, 2019
Classes are: Pies, Cakes, Other Desserts, Main Dish, Craft
Recipe cards must accompany the prepared recipe – DO NOT PUT NAME ON RECIPE CARD.
Craft entries must include directions.
Clovers may ONLY enter 1 craft, NO FOOD RECIPES . They will be judged and presented a Participation Ribbon.
Registration Forms must be received by Friday, October 25, 2019 in the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office.
4-H Best Dressed Table Contest Saturday, November 2, 2019
Calvert Grange, Calvert Set Up between 9-10:30 AM Judging begins at 10:45 AM
How It Works: Participants select a theme and display one place setting, including table covering, placemat, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, centerpieces, etc. and create a menu to complement their theme. Judges will visit with each contestant and discuss their entry and view their table and menu.
The Rules: 1. The contest is open to Cecil 4-Hers ages 8-18 as of the current year. 2. Provide one complete table setting for one to include: table covering, placemat, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, centerpieces, etc. appropriate for your menu. 3. Type or write a menu on at least a 4x6 medium (paper, chalkboard, poster board, etc.). It should be legible and easy to read and understand (Do not prepare food) 4. Participants MUST provide a card table to display your entry. 5. 4-Hers should do their set up and presentation by themselves.
Prizes will be awarded for the TOP THREE Junior, Intermediate and Senior displays. Remember this is for fun!!!
Creating Your Table Setting Did you know that you can be a designer each time you set the table? A designer chooses and arranges things according to a plan for beauty and order. A neat, interesting, clean and attractive table setting makes any meal more enjoyable. Actually, there is more than one way to set a table. The usual way to set a table is to put all the dishes, flatware, and food on the table before anyone sits down. When there is company or for a special meal, part of the food and dishes may be left in the kitchen and served later. Diners at a buffet or a picnic may fill their plates and glasses before they are seated. The way to set your table depends upon the way the meal is to be served. Select a Theme - What is the occasion...a family dinner, a holiday, or lunch with friends? Select a theme which fits the occasion. Possibilities can run from a fishing party sack lunch to a formal Mother’s Day dinner. This theme should be evident. Contestants are encouraged to dress to the theme of their table. Table Accessories - These include any item used to set a table: tablecloth, placemats, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and centerpiece. Choose table accessories that fit the occasion and carry out the theme. Paper plates, plastic ware, and paper napkins may be used for a picnic but they would not be appropriate for a formal dinner. Flatware and dishware must be safe to eat from i.e., no glitter, glue, etc. is to be used on eating surfaces. Don’t forget the table covering. You can include a centerpiece and table decorations. Menu - Be creative – don’t forget to have a balanced meal which may include appetizers, main dish, vegetables, fruits, desserts, etc. Use the https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ as your guide for developing a healthy meal. Menu can either be sitting on table or propped up on an easel. Contestants should understand the nutrition and preparation of the menu they prepared. For ideas about creating your entry, check out the following fact sheet at: http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/documents/tableset.pdf -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Dressed Table Contest Registration Form – Must be received by Monday, October 28, 2019
Mail to: University of Maryland Extension-Cecil County, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921 Contestant Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Age Division: □ Junior (Age 8-10) □ Intermediate (Age 11-13) □ Senior (Age 14-18)
“The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of Equal Access Programs.” "If you need special assistance to participate in
this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office at 410-996-5280 by October 15, 2019