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From my desk to yours: Have you done your 4-H Talk or Presentation?
4-H Newsflash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld & Sanborn Counties
Jan & Feb 2019
District Calendar
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4-H leader ideas Soles4souls
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Aurora News 4
Jerauld—Buffalo News 5
Sanborn News What is a project medal?
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YQCA sign up info
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Wattertown Farm Show Youth Sheep & Goat Show
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Inside this issue:
Audra Scheel
SDSU Extension 4-H Youth
Program Advisor
Jerauld County Extension Office
PO Box 366
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605)539-9471
Aurora County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605)942-7754
Sanborn County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605)796-4380
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.
One of the most valuable skills a 4-H member will learn during their 4-H career is
public speaking. I hear time and time again from teachers that they can tell if a youth
is a 4-H member when they get up in front of a classroom to speak. As a horribly shy
child this was a fear that I had to overcome time and time again. But overcome it I did,
with lots of practice. I am able to speak in front of a crowd of people because of
what 4-H instilled in me as a child. For your first talk, pick something you know a lot
about or are comfortable talking about. Some of the other things your child will devel-
op for life skills through public speaking include:
How to find and research a subject and supplies with initiative and motiva-
tion
How to plan and organize information and thoughts in a logical manner
How to prepare original visuals and use them to support what you say
How to express yourself clearly, convincingly and creatively
How to teach and show others what you have learned
How to select an appropriate delivery method and use appropriate delivery tech-
niques
How to listen to the opinions of others and accept feedback
How to manage your time
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January 30—Horse Show Committee Meeting All Counties 6:30PM @ Jerauld Courthouse Community Room February 5— Jerauld-Buffalo Parent/Leader Meeting 5:00PM@ Jerauld Courthouse Community Room 7— Sanborn Parent/Leader Meeting 7:30PM @ Sanborn 4-H Building Forestburg 18—Farm& Home Show 18—Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) 10:30-11:30AM @ WS Elementary Library 22—Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) 9-10AM @ Plankinton 4-H Ag Building 22—Weaving 101 10:30AM @ Plankinton Ag Building RSVP to [email protected] so we have enough supplies 24—Prairie Hills 4-H Club meeting @ Jerauld Co. Courthouse Community Room @ 2PM with ice skating to follow. 26—Sanborn 4-H members turn in your fruit orders! 26—Jerauld-Buffalo 4-H members turn in your butterbraid orders! March 7—Aurora Parent/Leader Meeting 6:30PM @ Plankinton 4-H Ag Building 11—Jerauld-Buffalo 4-H members pick up your butterbraids at the Ag Building! 23—Sanborn 4-H members pick up your fruit at the 4-H Building! June 10-12—Camp Poinsett July 22-23 SD State 4-H Horse Show 25-28 South Dakota Summer Spotlight, Huron SD Aug 2-3—Aurora 4-H Achievement Days 5-6—Jerauld-Buffalo 4-H Achievement Days 8-10—Sanborn 4-H Achievement Days
DisTrict Calendar 2019
Jan 25-26 Sioux Empire Farm Show
Mar. 1-3 Jackrabbit Memorial Show
July 25-28 SD Summer Spotlight
Check out the website for entry forms, and complete schedules!
4-H Curriculum
Curriculum books are available in most of the
project areas. A book with seven completed
activities along with one finished project can
be exhibited at Achievement Days as an exhib-
it in that project area. The office has examples
of all the curriculum books if you would like
to come and take a look. You can review them
and order from the National 4-H website at:
www.shop4-h.org/curriculum
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Accessing the Resources
To access the resources, visit the 4-H Professional and Volunteer Devel-
opment website. Once there, you will need to sign up and then login to
volunteer development and volunteer e-forum to see a list of all the re-
sources. Inspire Kids to do is a free link https://4-h.org/inspire-kids-to-do/ on
the website that has an activity guide for 4-H members with 60 ideas!
Featured Resources
Cultivating an Environment for Growing True Leaders Creating
an environment where 4-H members feel safe as they grow and devel-
op leadership skills means having volunteers who understand the ba-
sics of positive youth development. This session featured ideas and ac-
tivities to help foster life skill development by focusing on strategies
for more effective club interactions.
“STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders Build
on the roots of 4-H as we STEM our way into agriculture and animal
science for experienced and new 4-H’ers. Incorporate Science, Tech-
nology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through traditional animal sci-
ences project areas in communities. This resource packet has ideas for
planning and organizing fun, educational sessions for youth.
Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life & Work In 4-H, all youth can explore
their future. Club meetings, events, camps, and after-school programs
are places to develop life skills and expand their interests through 4-H.
These resources will help youth focus on life-long learning, workforce
readiness, and career exploration.
The State 4-H Ambassador TLC Committee wants you
to consider donating your new or gently worn shoes of
any type to the state wide 4-H community service pro-
ject, Soles4Souls! Visit your local 4-H office or SDSU
Extension Regional Center for a drop-box today!!
#SD4H
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4-H Newsf lash
Aurora County 4-H News
4-H Leader/Parent Meeting,
Thursday, March 7, 6:30 pm
at the 4-H/Community Building.
2019 4-H Officers:
President: Sue Faulhaber
Vice President: Elaine Schabot
Secretary: Cheryl Dethlefsen
YQCA training is required in order to exhibit livestock at achievement days and state fair.
Youth must attend a training annually or complete online. To sign up for the training you
must go onto www.yqca.org and follow the steps outlined on the flyer. It is $3 per child for
the in person trainings. $12 per child for the online training.
February 18, 10:30 am, Wessington Springs Elementary School Library. The max
amount of youth for the training is 40 youth. You must sign up online ahead of time.
February 22, 9 am, Community/4-H Building, Plankinton. The max amount of youth for the
training is 50 kids. These dates are advertised outside of our counties so they will fill up fast.
Weaving 101
Weaving Workshop has been rescheduled to Friday, February 22, 10:30 am at the 4-H
Building after the YQCA training.
No charge. If you think you’ll be able to attend, please send an email to auro-
[email protected] so we have enough supplies. Friends are welcome.
Workshops & Trainings
Remember to re-enroll for the new 4-H year.
Youth Enrollments can be done on-line at
https://sd.4honline.com. Remember to use the same email
and password. If you have forgotten your password, click on
“I forgot my password” and create a new one. Remember to
update addresses, phone numbers, insurance/medical infor-
mation, t-shirt sizes; project areas, etc.
Central Electric Supper,
Thursday, January 24, 6:30 pm
4 pm set up tables/chairs
5:30-7 pm serving
Approx. 7:30 clean up
Aurora County 4-H Achievement Scholarships
Cheryl Moore Scholarship—$250
Joyce Ehlers Scholarship—$250
Eligible applicants must be a current, active Aurora County 4-H member for a
minimum of three years and must be a graduating senior from high school by
the end of the current 2018-19 4-H year.
Applications for this year are due to the Aurora County Extension Office by
April 15, 2019. Guidelines can be found at the auroracounty4h.net website
or the Extension Office.
Aurora County 4-H Achievement Days—August 2-3, 2019
Club Meetings:
Country Kids: February 16, Annual Winter Festival, 11:30 am,
@ the 4-H Building
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Jerauld—Buffalo County 4-H News
2019 Upcoming Events January 20 Prairie Hills Club Meeting 2-5 p.m. @ WS gym
January 30-Horse Meeting-6:30 p.m @ Jerauld Co Courthouse
February 5-Parent/Leader meeting-5:15-Jerauld Co Courthouse
February 18-Farm and Home Show-Wess Springs Gym
Feb 11-26-Butterbraid Fundraiser
March 11-Tentative Butterbraid Delivery
2019 Private Applicator Testing
Feb 1-Aurora Co-Aurora Co Ag Bldg-9 a.m-12:00 p.m
March 7-Brule Co– Brule Co Ag Bldg-1-4 p.m
March 11-Jerauld Co Ag Bldg-1-4 p..m.
COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR—ON LINE AT THE EX-
TENSION OFFICE.
SHOOTING SPORTS POSTAL DATES
January 28
February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
April 1 & 8
Feb 15-End of Match 1
March 15-End of Match 2
April 15-End of Match 3
State Shoot-April 26-28-Ft Pierre
(must be registered by April 15)
2019-2023 Barn Signs
If you are interested in purchasing a barn sign for
2019-2023, please contact the extension office for
details!
Butterbraids Fundraiser
This year, our annual Butterbraids fundraiser will run from Feb 11-
26th. Tentative delivery date is March 11. We will once again be offering
free samples and selling at the Farm and Home Show on Feb 18th. We
will also be having a silent action.
Work Schedule:
9-11 am – Prairie Hills 4-H Club
11-1pm – Buffalo Hills 4-H Club
1-3 pm – J&B Shooting Sports, Sandcreek Legends,
Bad Nation Rustlers, and Western Riders
2019 Achievement Days-Monday August 5 and Tuesday August 6
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Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News
It’s that time again! We will be selling 4-H fruit the
month of February. Orders due in the Extension office
Feb. 26! Order forms will be handed out to the 4-H Leaders soon.
Fruit will be delivered March 23– Mark your calendars!
Listed below are several things you should know:
Please take time to read the information included in the packet.
It is important that you collect the money when a customer places an order.
All checks should be made payable to “Sanborn County 4-H Leaders” and placed in the white
envelope included in your packet.
Win a free movie ticket!
Get a jump start on your 4-H projects and a chance to win movie tickets!
For every exhibit completed between now and April 29th, 4-H members
can enter their name in the drawing. All you need to do is show your 4-H
project to a 4-H Leader or Sherryl at the Extension Office. On Tuesday,
April 30th, we will draw names out of the hat for several free movie tickets!
Join the fun and see how many projects you can get done!
Dog Training
We have had several 4-Hers express an interest in
training their dogs. If you would like to participate in
a dog training class, please let the Extension Office
know so that we can set up an information session.
Participants watch as Darold Bitterman and Mike Piehl demonstrate
how to set a trap at the Trapping Workshop on December 2nd.
Dates for the Market Beef Weigh-In will be set
at the next Leader’s Meeting. If you are interested in
bringing a market beef, please email the Extension
Office so that we know how many are coming.
Thanks!
4-H Parent/Leader Mtg. @ 7:30 on Feb. 7
4-H Building in Forestburg
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So what is a project medal you ask…
It is a medal youth can apply for in their 3rd year of 4-H. Medals promote project achievement and allow
youth to learn about a specific project area through exhibits, judging, and demonstrations/talks. So start think-
ing about the project you have done and those that you are interested in doing. This is why we encourage you
to give talks that relate to the project you are learning about and share that knowledge with others at club or
county events. There are project medals available in over 50 areas and many ways to exhibit in those areas.
Project medal requirements…
Enrolled 3 years in 4-H www.4honline.com
Enrolled at least 2 years in project and enrolled the year youth applies for medal.
Gave 1 county public presentation or 2 club demonstrations or talks in project area.
Show project accomplishment the current year by exhibiting.
Completed record book.
Participated at judging if available for that project area.
Example of my 4-H friend Ally…
Ally loves the beef project area and this is her 3rd year in 4-H. Last year Ally bought a heifer and exhibited the
heifer at Achievement Days and State Fair. Ally learned a lot about the beef project; she even gave her 4-H
talk about “Rotational Grazing” and shared with her fellow 4-H members how this relates to the beef project.
Ally has selected her show heifer for this year and will chose another beef related topic to share at a 4-H club
meeting. Ally has also attended livestock judging events and has learned what to look for when selecting a beef
animal. When Ally turns in her record book in the fall of 2019, she will fill out a project medal application.
The project medals are then awarded to youth during recognition events.
Project Achievement
Youth need to be able to access any materials and resources needed to fully explore the project. SDSU Exten-
sion promotes the 4-H mission through research and facilitating mentorship from industry leaders and volun-
teers. If we don’t know the answer we will work with you to find someone who does! Leader and parents en-
courage your 4-H youth to work towards a project medal when planning your 4-H year.
What is a Project Medal?
2019 SD Sheep Producers Sheep Show and Sale
FEBRUARY 9, 2019 RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The Sheep Show will be held at approximately 11:00 a.m. following the Youth Sheep Show. Sale begins at
12:00 p.m.
2. Entries open to Fall 2018 ewe lambs, spring 2018 ewe lambs open or exposed and 2016 and 2017 bred ewes or ewes with lambs at side. If numbers are sufficient, separate classes will be assigned for fall and spring ewe lambs.
3. Exposed Ewes must show exposure dates.
4. If marked bred, consigners must provide ultrasound results.
5. Each consignor is limited to two entries per breed.
6. Ewes must be properly fitted for a breeder’s show and sale.
7. They must be clean and may either be fitted or sheared prior to the show. An evaluation committee will be appointed to check the quality and fitting of the ewes to be sold. This committee will have the authority to disqualify any ewe that does not meet the above standards set by the sheep committee.
8. Health certificates by a licensed veterinarian must be given to the show committee at entry time. Out-of- state animals must meet South Dakota state requirements.
9. Entry fee is $10.00 per head plus a 5% commission to cover all sale expenses. A 5% commission will be assessed for no sales based on the closing bid.
10. Registration papers must be transferred to the buyer within 60 days from the sale, except club lamb ewes.
11. Animals may be brought to the show after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8 and before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 9.
12. Entries are due by February 1. Substitutions will be allowed. Final pedigree information due February 1.
13. No bred ewes older than 2016 will be accepted.
14. Scrapie tags are required for all sale ewes.
15. Bedding is not provided.
16. Please provide of notice of cancellations to [email protected] or 605-886-5814. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Watertown Winter Farm Show
c/o Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1113
Watertown, SD 57201
Questions may be directed to Keriann Beadnell at 605.886.5814 or [email protected] or Ty Fuller at 605-520-4402
2019 Youth Sheep Show The Youth Sheep Show will be held in conjunction with the Sheep Show and Sale at the Watertown Winter Farm Show on Saturday, February 9, 2019. RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The show is open to any youth 21 years of age and under.
2. There is no entry fee.
3. There will be two classes in each of the breeds:
a. Purebred ewe lambs (born after January 1, 2018)
b. Purebred yearling and aged ewes (born in 2016 or 2017)
4. Trophies will be awarded to the overall Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe.
5. Health Certificates by a licensed veterinarian must be given to the show committee at entry time.
6. The Youth Sheep Show will be held on February 9 at approximately 10:00 a.m., followed by the sheep
show. Animals may be brought to the show after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8 or before 9:00 a.m. on
Saturday, February 9.
7. Youth entries may, but are not required to, be sold in the sale.
8. Entries are due by February 1. Substitutions will be allowed. Final pedigree information due February 1.
9. Decisions of the Watertown Winter Farm Show Sheep Committee and the judges are final.
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2019 Youth Sheep Show Entry Form Ewe Lamb Entry (Breed)
Yearling Ewe Entry (Breed)
Name
Address
Phone
Return to: Watertown Winter Farm Show c/o Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1113 Watertown, SD 57201
Questions may be directed to Keriann Beadnell at 605.886.5814 Or [email protected] or Ty Fuller at 605-520-4402.
Entries due February 1st. $10 entry fee per animal must be sent with entry form. Make checks payable to: Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1113, Watertown, SD 57201
2019 Sheep and Meat Goat Show and Sale Entry Form FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Consignor Address City State Zip
Contact Phone Email
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Breed
Lot # Flock #
Birthdate Multiple Birth Exposed Date : Ultra Sound Results: Sire
Dam Brief Description:
Breed Lot # Flock #
Birthdate Multiple Birth Exposed Date : Ultra Sound Results: Sire
Dam Brief Description:
Aurora Co. Extension PO Box 397 Plankinton, SD 57368 Phone: 605-942-7754 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Jerauld-Buffalo Co. Extension PO Box 366 Wessington Springs, SD 57382 Phone: 605-539-9471 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Sanborn Co. Extension PO Box 397 – 604 W. 6
th St.
Woonsocket, SD 57385 Phone: 605-796-4380 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/
EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.