Clover Connections

Maries County April 2018

Cathy Galland

4-H Youth Development Specialist

Miller, Maries, Pulaski County

573-369-2394

gallandcs@missouri.edu

Teen Conference 1

True Leaders In Service 2

Quality “Q” Tip Series 3

Clover Kids Corner 4

State Congress 4

State Events Calendar 5

4-H Day with Cardinals 5

Local Events 6

CAMP 7

Inside this issue:

Maries County Youth Learn Leadership Skills at 4-H Teen Conference

Leadership skills were in focus for Mackenzie Garner and Olivia Koch from Hawkeye Club when they attended 4-H Teen Confer-ence in Columbia. They joined over 270 of their peers, ages 11-13 from 62 Missouri counties, for workshops and activities on the Mizzou Campus and beyond. They enjoyed leadership workshops led by older teen role models, fun activities, and the many new friends they met along the way.

Missouri 4-H Foundation Community Service Grants Chris Willow

Through generous grants from Crader Distributing and local STIHLdealers.com as well as DuPont Pioneer, the Missouri 4-H Foundation offers grants up to $1000 to match funding for a 4-H community service pro-ject. Projects are youth-driven and provide a great opportunity for youth to serve, work and develop life skills. For more information and to apply visit http://4h.missouri.edu/foundation/community-service.aspx

2018 True Leaders in Service / National 4-H Day of Service, April 28* Steve Henness

National 4-H headquarters is pleased to announce the 2nd annual True Leaders in Service / National 4-H Day of Service initiative.

Go to www.4-H.org/true-leaders-in-service for all the information and resources.

4-H’ers from around the nation will register for and engage in service projects throughout April 2018. The month of service will culminate with the National 4-H Day of Service on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Planning and promotional resources are available on the above website. Reach out if you have questions.

Attached is an infographic highlighting the involvement for the 2017 True Leaders in Service Initiative.

Missouri 4-H Clubs have tons of service project ideas they can choose from!

Plant a Liberty Tree

Raise and donate money to a food bank

Grow a community garden

Work at an animal shelter

Honor local veterans with a meal

Organize a farm tour or ag literacy event

Clean up a stream, trail, or highway

Hold a 5K run to promote physical activity

Host a drug take back program

Conduct a poll about broadband access

For tips on how to plan an outstanding service project, or to apply for project funding for your club, visit:

http://4h.missouri.edu/service/main

April 2018 can be a month of Show Me 4-H Service across the state!

Quality (“Q”) Tip Series

Q-Tip #12 Defining Myself and Our 4-H Club

Nichole Gann and Tammy Gillespie

Missouri 4-H is interested in making the best better – in our youth, our leaders and our programs. An ongo-

ing program improvement process called “Quality Matters in 4-H” is underway in Missouri. The Quality or

“Q-Tip” series includes short, research-based tips to help youth and adult leaders be more intentional about

planning 4-H club meetings and other events where members feel safe, supported and engaged in fun, in-

teractive activities.

In Q-Tip #11 we learned about how various structures can support an object. Therefore it is important to be

self-aware of the characteristics an individual possesses and how they affect the climate of the 4-H club.

Today we will analyze qualities of a 4-H club and what allows it to provide the greatest benefit to its mem-

bers. This will allow for a reflection of the strengths and areas for improvement within the organization.

Write the words “Structure” and “Chaos” on flip chart paper. Begin by asking the participants to define

these words: Structure Key words might include: schedule, comforting, support, routines, expectations,

boundaries, behavior, physical space, activities, consistency, age-appropriate, rules Chaos Key words may

include: loud, unorganized, dangerous, confusing, crazy Provide the dictionary meanings for words: Struc-

ture: the action of building; something arranged in a definite pattern of organization; coherent form or or-

ganization. Chaos: a state of things in which chance is supreme; the inherent unpredictability in behavior; a

state of utter confusion.

This activity can be used on an individual or group basis for participants of all ages. To

conclude the activity, ask “Which word currently describes our program? Your daily

activities? Which is preferable?” Explain that quality programs intentionally plan

around both personal and program structure. These two concepts were previously

discussed in Q-Tip #11.

Clover Kid Corner

Woodsy Vase

Supplies

• Sticks (about 1/4 inch in diameter)

• Clippers

• Glue

• Empty plastic jar

• Thick rubber bands

• Raffia or ribbon (optional)

Directions

Break or cut sticks to about an inch longer than the jar. Put two rubber bands around the jar, one inch from

the top and one inch from the bottom. Tuck sticks under both rubber bands placing them as close together

as possible.

Once the jar is surrounded with sticks, slide the rubber bands together in the middle of the jar and cover the

with a bow. Fill with fresh spring flowers. This would make a great gift for Mother’s Day!

It’s Time to Register for State 4-H Congress! Sherry Grace

Who: 4-Hers from ages 14-19

What: Learn life skills, experience campus living, elect your representatives for State Council, make friends, and have fun!

When: May 30-June 1

Where: University of Missouri-Columbia

For more details visit

http://www.4h.missouri.edu/statecongress/main

Register through 4HOnline through April 15—no late registration will be accepted so register NOW!

State Dates

Event Date of Event Registration Opens Registration Closes

Advanced Shotgun Workshop April 14-15, 2018 Feb 1 March 30

Hunting & Outdoor Skills Lead-er Certification Workshop

April 13-15, 2018 Feb 1 March 30

Western Heritage Workshop April 27-29, 2018 Feb 1 April 15

Horsebowl April 28, 2018 March 1 April 1

Hippology April 29, 2018 March 1 April 1

State 4-H Congress May 30-June 1 For chaperones: Feb 1

For delegates: Mar 1

April 15

4-H Day with the Cardinals May 19 Open now Postmarked by April 19

State Robotics Contest May 19

Sportfishing June 2 April 1 May 15

Clover Classic June 5 Put on by the 4-H Founda-tion.

State Poultry Day June 9 Details coming soon.

State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline June 29

Save the Date! 17th Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals is Saturday, May 19th!

Missouri and Illinois 4-H members, parents, volunteers and alumni will gather at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 19, 2018 for the 17th annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. The Cardinals will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies in a 1:15 p.m. game. Tickets for the game will be $25.00 each and includes a specially designed t-shirt featuring the 4-H Clover on the back and the Cardinals emblem on the front.

4-H members, leaders, alumni, and their families who purchase 4-H Day with the Cardinals tickets will have the opportunity to participate in a parade around the Busch Stadium outfield. Pre-game ceremo-nies will include a recitation of the 4-H pledge and ceremonial first pitches by an Illinois and Missouri 4-H member. As an added bonus the Cardinals give-away item for the game is a replica 1968 National League Championship ring. The first 30,000 fans age 16 and older will receive this one-of-a-kind item. Tickets for the event must be ordered on the 4-H Day with the Cardinals order form. Ticket order forms are available at the University of Missouri Extension office, or on the web at www.mo4h.missouri.edu. Ticket orders must be postmarked by April 9, 2018. Tickets usually sell out be-fore the order deadline so families are encouraged to order early. 4-H Clubs, counties, or groups of families who would like to be seated together must send their orders in the same envelope. Families can also participate in the 4-H Day with the Cardinals raffle to win prizes such as throwing out the first pitch, autographed baseballs, and tickets to other Cardinal baseball games. Funds raised through the raffle support Missouri and Illinois 4-H programs. 4-H Day with the Cardinals has raised $77,000.00 to support Missouri and Illinois 4-H programs in the first 16 years. Complete information about the 4-H Day with the Cardinals raffle is on the ticket order form.

Click here to print the ticket order form.

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Chris Peabody from Kaleidoscope Discovery Center in Rolla

brought some fun robotics activities to Vienna on March 10th.

Local Events

Swine Weigh-in (Belle Fair) Belle Park April 7 8:00—10:00 AM

Steer/Heifer Preview Show April 22

Sheep & Goat Weigh-in (Belle Fair) Hicks Farm May 5 8:oo—9:00 AM

Maries Co. Shoot Vienna Gun Club May 5

Swine Weigh-in (Maries Co. Fair) Vienna Fairgrounds May 6 1:00 PM

Sheep & Market Goat Weigh-in (Maries

Co. Fair

Vienna Fairgrounds June 3 1:00 PM

Achievement Day Vienna June 10 2:00 PM

Belle Fair Belle Park July 17—21

Check out our exciting 2018 Camp line-up!

Traditional 4-H Camp Ages 8-13 June 18 -21

Together we’ll explore the exciting opportunities of 4-H! We’ll navigate the Confidence Course, paddle a

canoe, shoot a bow and arrow, and make traditional crafts to take home. We’ll also enjoy all our old camp

favorites like swimming, evening recreation and of course, campfires!

4-H Canine Camp Register through 4-H Online Ages 8-18 June 7-9

This camp is designed for the dog lovers at heart. Bring your dog to camp and be ready to train it to great

heights all while enjoying the camp traditions such as swimming, canoeing and campfire. Kids and dogs at

all levels of skill are welcome!

4-H Shooting Sports Camp Ages 8-18 June 21-23

This three-day camp is designed to explore the world of 4-H Shooting Sports including archery, air pistol and

air rifle. Whether you are currently enrolled in a shooting sports project or want to learn more, this camp is

for you. State certified 4-H Shooting Sports instructors will lead the way!

New This Year: Alumni Camp Ages 18 & over June 15 & 16

Did you go to 4-H camp as a kid? We you love to re-live the experience? This will be a more relaxed version

of camp, but you will still get to participate in crafts, the confidence course, waterfront activities, etc.

Click on the title of the camp you are interested in to get more information and the registration form.

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