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Eddy County Green SceneEddy County Cooperative Extension Service • Eddy County 4-H • May 2020

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www.eddyextension.nmsu.edu • Tel: 575-887-6595 • jeshocke@nmsu.edu

Ready or not…May is here!Time seems to be flying by and summer is on its way!! Social distancing seems to have much of the world at a stand still, but rest assured that 4-H on both the county and state levels are moving forward…virtually! The state 4-H Office has been busy working to transform annual programs into the virtual world in order to keep everyone safe during this time, while still allowing for opportunities to grow through 4-H opportunities. In fact, we just received notification that the State 4-H Leadership Conference is going virtual- more information is coming soon!As far as Eddy County 4-H programs go, we are still doing all we can to help keep you on track with your projects! From Zoom Club and Council meetings, to Facebook photo contests and workshops, 4-H in Eddy County is moving right along!! Be sure to keep in contact with us as you work on projects. It is definitely possible to work through project questions with the help of technology and we are just a phone call away! Trust us when we say, “We know life seems busier than ever!” The challenge to find balance at home when doing school, work, 4-H , and even making time to play seems daunting some days, but we are 4-H. We need to keep the 4-H Motto “TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER” while we endure these challenging times and strive to have a successful 4-H year. It is possible!Be sure to read on to see some important updates and additions to state and county events, activities, and even some updates in protocol.

Sincerely,

Charly FisherCharly Fisher Eddy County FCS Agent

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Please remember that members cannot participate in any 4-H sponsored

event until ALL forms are turned in.

ALL ADULTS MUST complete the “Working With Minors” training and return their completed quiz to the Extension Office before being

approved as a leader. Contact the Extension Office staff as soon as possible to receive your training.

NEW DEADLINE: You may add projects until May 15

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4-H Member Ages For 2019-2020 4-H Year

CLOVERBUDS: 5 to 8, years old AND in Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade (Born 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014)

NOVICE: 9 to 11 years old or 8 years old AND in the 3rd grade. (Born in 2008, 2009, 2010 or born in 2011 AND in 3rd grade)

JUNIOR: 12 and 13 years old or 11 years old AND in 6th grade. (Born in 2006, 2007 or born in 2008 AND in the 6th grade)

SENIOR: 14 to 18 years old OR 13 years old AND in 8th grade (Born 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 or born 2006 AND in 8th grade)

**Youth who are 19 on or by December 31 of the current 4-H year (2018) are NOT eligible to enroll as a 4-H member. If you were born in 1999 or before, you are too old for the 2019-2020 4-H year. BUT, we would love to have you as a leader/or helper!

Stay ConneCted4-H Deadlines, Reminders & Events

Sign up for 4-H Text Message Notifications through Remind 101: Text the message @eddyco to the

number 81010. Shooting Sports Remind text

@ziash to 81010.

Facebook: NMSU Eddy County 4-H

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STATE 4-H EVENTS & NEWS

The 2020 State 4-H Leadership Conference is GOING VIRTUAL!!! More details will be coming!!!

2020 New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum

Saturday, November 7, 2020 Location: Clayton, NM Theme: 4-H 2020: What is Your

Vision?

NM State 4-H LeaderSHip teaM prograMSenior 4-H Members...share your leadership skills with 4-H members

around the state!!The leadership selection/election process will continue as planned with necessary changes made to a virtual format. Those changes can be found on the 4-H website under Virtual Modification for the 2020 NM 4-H State 4-H Leadership Team Program .

Applications are due June 1 in the State 4-H Office. * Contact Wayne or Charly to help you start the application process!

New Mexico State Virtual

Dog SchoolJune 26-July 3Classes on obedience, rally-obedience, agility, trick, grooming and care. *See attached flier

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EDDY COUNTY 4-H MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING REQUIREMENTS

UPDATED MEETING REQUIREMENT: As voted on and passed at the April County Council meeting: All members MUST attend 4 club meetings held during the program year. Any substitutions must be approved by the club’s organizational leader.

Members must participate in the following:A demonstrationOne 4-H community service projectLead an activity – such as being a club officer, leading pledges, being in charge of recreation, etc. or other activities approved by the club’s organizational leaderMembers must participate in at least one 4-H Council meeting or activity per 4-H Year. Members must complete and turn-in a 4-H Story or Competition Record Book.

Members will be required to sign an annual acknowledgement of the Member in Good Standing requirements and turn in with their enrollment form.A final record showing completion of member in good standing requirements will be due to the 4-H Agent by July 1 and they must have been signed by the main organizational leader(s). Members participating in 4-H rodeos, shooting sports, and/or judging must show progress towards meetings the above requirements by April 1st in order to participate in any of these events. Members attending 4-H camps must show progress towards completing the above requirements by the registration deadline for that camp.The County Director and the Extension 4-H Agent have final jurisdiction on determining if a member has met the Member in Good Standings requirements. The Eddy County 4-H Member in Good Standing requirements must be fulfilled to be eligible to exhibit at the Eddy County Fair (both livestock and non-livestockprojects), to participate in 4-H judging, 4-H rodeos, shooting sports, camps, and other 4-H related activities.

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proJeCt WorKSHopS…are NoW WedNeSdaY WorKSHopS oN FaCeBooK

Each week new project content with activities and instructions will be posted to the NMSU Eddy County 4-H Facebook page.

Current Wednesday Workshops offered on Facebook:- Gardening- Baking I

Email Robin if you still need project books, need to add/drop projects, or need the list of projects you’ve already enrolled in. rkincaid@nmsu.edu

How can you include 4-H projects to home-school

lessons?1. Use the project glossary to find

weekly spelling/vocabulary words.

2. Set a goal to read and learn one section of your project each day or even each week.

3. Consider what projects you can do that have a science component- Gardening, Livestock, Pets, Wildlife, Forestry, Food Preservation, any Baking projects, etc.

4. Projects with Math components (i.e., Measurements)- Sewing, Baking/Foods, Livestock, etc.

5. Create a poster for the fair on any topic you study from your project materials. *Be sure to use correct size.

6. Start your record book after you learn and complete project activities.

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2019-2020 4-H Council Meeting Schedule

May 11th, 2020, 6PM- ZOOM meeting June – Fair entry meetings TBD

*Please note these dates could change, keep an eye on the newsletter or

Facebook for any changes

May 6, 13, 20, 27: Wednesday WorkshopsMay 11: County Council Meeting ON ZOOM * ALL members encouraged to attendMay 15: Deadline to add/drop projectsJune 1: State Leadership Team Applications due June 26-July3: Virtual 4-H Dog SchoolJune 30: County Fair Livestock and Indoor exhibit entry deadline

ZOOM MEETING LOG-IN INFO FOR MAY COUNCIL MEETING

Topic: Eddy County 4-H Council May Zoom MeetingTime: May 11, 2020 06:00 PM Mountain Time Join Zoom Meetinghttps://nmsu.zoom.us/j/96995944317

Meeting ID: 969 9594 4317One tap mobile+12532158782,,96995944317# US (Tacoma)+13462487799,,96995944317# US (Houston)

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Shooting Sports State

ChampionshipsThe State 4-H Shooting

Sports Championships have been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule due to scheduling and time constraints.

As a result of the Governor’s public health directive related to COVID-19, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s Hunter Education Program has canceled in-person courses at this time. The Department will resume offering classes and camps in the future. At this time we encourage you to take advantage of our online courses.Online course options the meet certification requirements are available at http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education under the Online Options tab.

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Eddy County tagging uPdatE

ATTENTION LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS!!Tagging days are cancelled per NMSU directives and orders. We will instead begin mailing out tags directly to exhibitors. Each individual exhibitor is responsible for tagging their animal, and returning the required paperwork to the Eddy County Extension Office. ***Each of you will need to complete the following:1. Respond to this email with the number of tags you will need and a valid shipping address. Be specific in ordering. (ex. 1-Dairy Heifer, 3 Steer, 3 Goat etc…)2. Mail a check for $5.00 per tag to the Eddy County 4-H Council 1304 W. Stevens Carlsbad, NM 882203. As soon as you receive your tags, put them in the animals Immediately!!!!!4. Take a picture of each tag in the animal and send it to Wayne at jeshocke@nmsu.edu. All pictures must be submitted by May 18!!! Do not text pictures!!! Email only!!!!5. Return the slip of paper that arrives with your tags with the required fields filled out to the office by May 18 as well.

Before you order tags, please verify that an animal does not already have an 840 tag in an ear. If so, please specify that you will need a 900 series tag for that specific animal.

All animals except swine are to be tagged in the right ear. Swine will be tagged in the left ear.

Any tags that are not verified in an animal by May 18 will not be allowed to exhibit at the Eddy County Fair. Any tags that are not paid for will also be invalid.All state fair and eastern fair animals must be tagged and submitted to Wayne by June 10 so that we can complete the paperwork and submit to the respective fairs.

If you need tagging pliers or help tagging your animals, several people in the county have graciously volunteered to help out. If you need help, contact Wayne and he will put you in contact with these people. If you would like to buy tagging pliers, here is a link directly to the site. https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=30E0767A-7B6A-11D5-A192-00B0D0204AE5

** Tattoos will NOT be required for sheep or goats forfairs this year **

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New Mexico 4-H Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:Be currently an active senior 4-H member in good standing with a New Mexico county 4-H program.Be a graduating senior.Demonstrate leadership and personal development through 4-H.Will attend New Mexico State University-Main Campus in the fall of the award year and be a full-time undergraduate. Complete the New Mexico 4-H Scholarship Application Process New Mexico 4-H and New Mexico State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Application Process:Application packets must be received in the State 4-H Office by June 1 of the year of the applicant’s graduation from high school. Send applications to:

New Mexico State 4-H Officec/o Scholarship Committee

PO Box 30003, 3AELas Cruces, NM 88003

Packets must include:New Mexico 4-H Scholarship Application Form (including signature of County Extension 4-H Agent) New Mexico 4-H Resume (format included in application)Proof of acceptance to New Mexico State University (copy of acceptance letter; class schedule; etc.)Award Process:Scholarship winners are recognized at New Mexico 4-H State Conference. If selected, applicants must submit a thank you note addressed to the appropriate donor, c/o the State 4-H Office.*All awards are made through the NMSU ScholarDollar system. Funds are deposited directly into the recipient’s NMSU account with half the scholarship amount paid in the fall semester and the remaining balance paid in the spring semester.***For applications and more information on this and other scholarships https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h ***

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

1304 W. StevensCarlsbad, NM 88220Phone: 575-887-6595Fax: 575-887-3795Toll Free:1-877-887-6595E-mail: eddy@nmsu.eduwww.eddyextension.nmsu.edu

Artesia 4H Club/Artesia Cloverbuds

5:30PM

Kountry Klovers 4H Club

5:00PM

Blue Jeans and Boots 4H Club

5:30PM- ON ZOOM

Meeting ID: 927 2885 3252

Loving 4H Club

6:30PM

Brushpoppers 4H

5:30PM

Penasco 4H Club

4PM

Cottonwood 4H Club

5:30PM- ON ZOOM

Zia Sharpshooters

6:00PM

YHEC 4H Club 1PM

1PM

Eddy County Staff

•Wayne Shockey4-H Agent

jeshocke@nmsu.edu

•Woods HoughtonAg Agent

whoughto@nmsu.edu

•Charly FisherFCS Agentcfisher@nmsu.edu

•Robin KincaidAdmin. Assistant

rkincaid@nmsu.edu

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

CWF Presidential Inauguration 2021 January 16-21, 2021

New Mexico will select a delegation of eight 4-H members and two chaperones Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2020 Selected applicants will be notified May 16, 2020 *First Payment must be received in State 4-H Office by June 15, 2020 Program Goals and Objectives Learn the meaning and importance of the Democratic process Explore the history of the Presidency, the election process, and the role of the press Discover the intricacies of the Executive Branch and careers in politics Practice your role in citizenship through service, civic education, and engagement

What You will See and Do: Partake in workshops, sessions, and speakers Visit memorials, historical sites, and museums Experience Inauguration Day events Enjoy a unique Inaugural Ball dinner cruise

Application Process Must currently be a senior 4-H member Complete Application form including 250 -500 word essay titled: “Why is it important to take part in the Democratic process?” Submit one letter of recommendation from a 4-H Volunteer or 4-H Educator

2021 CWF: PI Cost: $1,000.00 per person which will include: Airfare 5 nights lodging 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners Transportation during the program Shirt, drawstring backpack, button, lanyard, cold weather accessories Non-refundable payments due 1st payment - $500 due June 15, 2020 2nd payment - $500 due October 30, 2020

If you are interested in applying, please contact Wayne ASAP!

Who: Open to ALL Eddy County 4-H members. You do not have to be enrolled in the photography project to participate.

What: Photography ContestWhere: NMSU Eddy County 4-H Facebook

page. When: April 29-May29, 2020How: *Email photos to cfisher@nmsu.edu by Friday of each

week

Judging: Two professional photographers will judge the collection of photos each week, Winners will be selected from each age category- Cloverbud, Novice, Junior, Senior.

Once top selections are made they will be announced and all photos displayed on NMSU Eddy County 4-H Facebook page.

TopicsWeek 1: AnimalsWeek 2: FlowersWeek 3: 4-H Proud (anything showing the 4-H clover)Week 4: Landscapes/SunsetsWeek 5: New Mexico (anything that shows NM Culture)

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs.

Virtual Digital Photography Contest