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My final NewsletterNote from Rick

By Rick Richardson Interim 4-H Department Head

This is my final newsletter for both the Leaderline and State 4-H Office. I would like to say thank you to all of you for what you do for the New Mexico 4-H program. In my 33 years as an extension professional it has been an honor to work with so many dedicated people. The 4-H program would not be what it is without your dedication. As I move into another adventure in life, 4-H will continue to play a part. I wish each and every one of you the best and that you continue to make the best better.

To all the agents at In-Service – Thanks for the cupcakes.

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now) Tigger.

Inside This IssueMy final Newsletter .................................................1New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Dates Set ............................................22016 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest ......317th Annual New Mexico State 4-H Dog School ....4Congratulations to our 2015 Home Economics Lettermen ...............................................................68th Annual NM 4-H Home Economics School ........6Revised Projects and Publications .........................6New Project Highlights ...........................................6Congratulations Record Book Winners ..................7

Congratulations to the 2015 New Mexico Association of Extension 4-H Agents Award Winners ................8Mark Your Calendar for WRLF 2016 ......................8Senior Leadership Retreat 2016.............................9Youth Get-Away 2016 .............................................9Officer Applications .................................................92nd Payment Deadline (CWF)................................9Meet the State 4-H Team ........................................10Calendar of Events - 2015-2016.............................11At the 4-H Mall ........................................................12

Rick Richardson

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Leaderline is a quarterly newsletter for New Mexico volunteer leaders providing 4-H news of statewide interest. Tax dollars support distribution of Leaderline to enrolled New Mexico 4-H leaders through the following issues: January/February/March (1st issue); April/May/June (2nd issue); July/August/September (3rd issue); and October/November/December (4th issue).

Subscriptions: For subscription information, address changes, or article submissions, write to us at: State 4-H Office, MSC 3AE, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30003, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003.

Web site: http://nm4h.nmsu.eduFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NMSU4H

Editor: Mindy TurnerExtension 4-H Youth Specialist / Home Economics

Contributors: Britt Dixon, Linda Herrera, Craig Painter, Rick Richardson, Abby Spindle, Clay Bob Stearns,Mindy Turner, and Amy Zemler

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

We are glad to send you this educational material. Our purpose is to provide educational services to the people of New Mexico. These services are financed jointly by the county, state, and federal governments and are offered on a nondiscriminatory

basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. The Extension Service is represented in every county in the state by a staff of local agents in agriculture and resource development, home economics and 4-H youth development work.

Rick RichardsonInterim Department Head/4-H and Youth Development

Mindy TurnerExtension 4-H Youth Specialist / Home Economics

Note from Craig

By Craig Painter State 4-H Agent

Our next training will be held in Tucumcari, NM, on February 19-21, 2016. The online registration will be open in December 1 with a cost of $70.00. Registration must be done through the County Extension Offices, and is not complete until I receive the proper paperwork (Medical release and Code of conduct) and a check from the county. Only registered and approved leaders may attend this event. Please contact your county extension agent if you have any questions.

Remember, our policy for maintaining certification, according to our policies and procedures, is as follows:

New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Dates Set

5. Maintaining State 4-H Shooting Sports Certification a. To maintain certification an instructor/leader must

be active two out of three consecutive years. If inactive for two consecutive years, re-certification is required.

4-H Mission4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

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Note from Craig

Sponsored by: The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.

Awards:First Prize: $750.00Second Prize: $500.00Third Prize: $250.00

The National winners’ essays will apear in an issue of the American Beekeeping Federation’s Newsletter.*Each State Winner, including the National winners, receives an appropriate book about honey bees, beekeeping, or honey.

2016 Essay Topic“Bees and Pollination. How Important is it?” Beekeeping has had its five minutes of fame for the past five years. Now more than ever, people are asking, “What will happen if the bees are gone? Your paper should research and help answer this question.

Survey your community to see what is being done. Include your state in your survey to see if there are any programs they are using for pollination or any other program that could aid the honey bee.

The scope of the research is an essential judging criterion, accounting for 40% of your score. The number of sources consulted, the authority of the sources, and the variety of the sources are all evaluated.

Personal interviews with beekeepers and others familiar with the subject are valued sources of

information and should be documented. Sources, which are not cited in the endnotes, should be listed in a “Resources” or “Bibliography” list.

Note that “honey bee” is properly spelled as two words, even though many otherwise authoritative references spell it as one word.

EligibilityContest is open to active 4-H Club members only. 4-H’ers who have previ-ously placed first, second, or third at the National level are NOT eligible; but other state winners are eligible to re-enter. Students must write on the designated subject only. There will be NO exceptions.

Rules OverviewFailure to meet any one of the require-ments will result in a disqualification.

• Students interested in writing an essay, should contact their local 4-H offices for contest details. The state selection must be done through the 4-H system.

• Preparation for National Judging: Typewritten or computer-generated

double-spaced, 12pt. Times or similar type style, on one side of white paper following standard manuscript format.

• Must submit an essay, 750 to 1,000 words, on the essay topic.

• Essays will be judged on (a) scope of research-40%; (b) accuracy- 30%; (c) creativ-ity-10%; (d) conciseness-10%; and (e) logical development of the.topic-10%.

• All factual statements must be referenced with bibliographical-style endnotes.

• A brief biographical sketch of the essayist, including birthdate, gender, complete mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number, must accom-pany the essay.

• Each state may submit ONE entry only.

• Submission Deadline is February 15, 2016, to the State 4-H Office.

• Final judging and selection of the National Winner will be made by the Foundation’s Essay Committee, whose decision is final.

• National winners will be announced by the week of May 2nd, 2016.

• All National entries become the property of the Foundation and may be published or used as it sees fit. No essays will be returned.

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17th Annual New Mexico State 4-H Dog SchoolJune 10-12, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM

By Linda Herrera Valencia County 4-H Leader

We are excited to be in the planning stages of the 17th Annual New Mexico State 4-H Dog School, which will be held on June 10 – 12, 2016. 4-H Dog School is designed to help each 4-H youth and their dog to become familiar with each other while learn-ing the different skills of Obedience, Rally-Obedience, Showmanship and Agility. It is important to the youth and their dog that the youth is able to handle the dog by themselves. There will be different levels of training offered: Beginning training for first time dogs and/or handlers and those that have a year or two of training, or Intermediate/Advanced training for dogs with several years of training and/or competing. Participants may be asked to participate in the training with or without their dogs. If at any time they wish to watch and learn, that is always welcome. Each of the trainers is knowledgeable in their event and their time is volunteered for the weekend.

On Friday afternoon, each 4-H youth is encouraged to give a 1 to 3 minute Dog related demonstration or presentation, as well as bring their 4-H Dog Project sheet or their 4-H Dog Record Book to be judged.

There are always have fun demon-strations held during the day to give the dogs and youth some time to rest. These demonstrations allow the 4-H youth and their families to see that there are different occupations and events that they can be involved in with their dog. A few that we have had in past are: Police Dogs, Earth

Dogs, Frisbee Dogs, Dancing Dogs and Grooming.

We would like to invite all 4-H Dog Project leaders, County 4-H Agents and those from the State 4-H Office to come, watch, participate and learn at any time during the weekend.

This year the 4-H Dog School committee held a “Dog Gone Dog 5K Run” in Los Lunas, NM as a fundraiser. Participants could run or walk, with or without their dog. The fundraiser allowed the committee to purchase Agility and ring equipment to be used for training and at dog shows. This event will be held again this year on May 21, 2016 at the River Park in Los Lunas, NM. Everyone is invited.

The 2016 New Mexico State 4-H Dog School will be held on June 10, 11, and 12, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the Bernalillo

County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds (which is donated). The training arena is covered and camping spaces are available for $25 per night. Pet Friendly hotels in the area of Alameda and I-25 may be found at www.petswelcome.com. The committee provides lunch, snacks and water all three days. Registration will be done through your County Extension Office. Registration deadline is Monday, May 2, 2016.

For more information visit the State 4-H website at http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/state--national-events.html. For updates and other info on this event and other 4-H Dog events, check our Facebook “New Mexico State 4-H Dog Program” or contact Linda Herrera or Sherry Galemore at nm4hdogschool@gmail.com.

More Dog School photos on page 5

Agility

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Obedience

2015 New Mexico State 4-H Dog School participants

Tunnel

More information coming in the next issue of Leaderline about the Dog Gone Dog Run in May.

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Note from Mindy

Save the Date:8th Annual NM 4-HHome Economics SchoolThe 8th Annual New Mexico 4-H Home Economics School is scheduled for March 11-13, 2016, at Belen High School.

Here are the 2016 Home Ec School tracks (limited to 20 people per track):• Cake Decorating (youth who participated in Cake

Decorating last year are not eligible for this track.)• Jewelry Making• Up-cycling Inspirations (Creative Touches and

Duded Up Denim)• Beginning Leather Craft & Braiding• Technology (featuring solar cars and electricity)• Style Engineers - Fashion through science

The youth registration fee is $80.00, and the chaperone registration fee is $40. For an additional fee, adult volunteers attending the event may sign up to participate in an Outdoor Cooking training, and will include prepar-ing meals for participants. Class size is limited. Check with your County Extension Office for your registration deadline.

Be on the lookout for some new projects and old projects with new faces for the 2015- 2016 4-H year.

Revised Projects and Publications• Outdoor Cooking – Unit 1 On the Grill• Leathercraft II

Helpful TipWhen you see publication numbers for any New Mexico 4-H Publication, they are typically followed with an N-# or an R-#. For example, 4-H Cakes 100.E-86 (N-08). This denotes if a project is a Revision (R) or New (N) and the year of the publication. Cakes is a new project book in 2008. Look at the publication number to make sure you have the most recent version of any publication.

The 2015-2016 Projects and Literature Handbook catalogs are available at your County Extension Office or online at http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/projects/documents/nm-4-h-projects-and-literature-handbook_2015-2016_online.pdf. If you have questions or concerns you would like to have addressed by the curriculum committee, please contact Mindy.

By Mindy Turner Extension 4-H Youth Specialist, Home Economics

Any 4-H Member who is active in Home Economics Projects may “letter” in Home Economics. All that is neces-sary to “letter” is to complete the requirements in their age level, and submit the appropriate forms to their County Extension Office by September 1. The first year a member letters they receive a “clover” letter as you would see on a lettermen jacket. Bronze, Silver, and Gold pins in the shape

Congratulations to our 2015 Home Economics Lettermenof the letter “H” are awarded in the respective age levels. A member can “letter” at anytime, even if they did not begin as a novice, but they will receive the pin for the appropriate age level. Specific requirements and application forms are available on the State 4-H Website – http://nm4h.nmsu.edu

2015 Lettermen Awardees:Gold Letter: Bailey Grady, Roosevelt County

Silver Letter: Tianna Peterson, Quay County* Jaydon Warnke, Union County

Bronze Letter: Jonathan Herrell, Curry County Jada Long, Lincoln County Kenzie Chloe Bequette, De Baca County

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Note from Mindy

Congratulations Record Book WinnersBy Mindy Turner Extension 4-H Youth Specialist, Home Economics

Fifteen New Mexico youth attended National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, November 27-December 1, 2015.

Name County Project(s)Emma Wellman Bernalillo Poultry and Baking Britt Dixson Chavez Market Goat and Market

SheepAllison Wilton De Baca Horse, Public Speaking,

Sewing Elisa Davidson Doña Ana Public Speaking,

Baking, Sewing Sullivan Woodall Doña Ana Horse, Rifle, and

Leadership Jami Maestas Guadalupe Rabbits, Citizenship, and

Leadership Tee Pickett Luna Rifle, Swine, and RodeoTeresa Doherty San Juan Rodeo, Horse, and Meat

Goats

Name County Project(s)Gabriel Doherty San Juan Small Engines,

Entomology, and Meat Goats

Rashel Korte San Juan Dog and shooting sports

Justine Sandoval Taos Meat Goat, Poultry, and Baking

Sean Owensby Union Beef and Heifer

LaShay Marks Valencia Baking

Katya Waid Valencia Horse, Dog, and Beautification

Casey Canon Valencia Dog and Meat goat

Youth are selected based on their State 4-H Portfolio submitted in July. New Mexico 4-H pays the expenses for youth to attend.

2015 New Mexico State 4-H Portfolio winners:

Top row left to right: Program Director/ 4-H/Ag. Agent, Steve Lucero, Sandoval County Extension Office; Jami Maestas (Guadalupe); Allison Wilton (De Baca); Britt Dixon (Chavez); Tee Pickett (Luna); Justine Sandoval (Taos); Rashel Korte (San Juan); Ext. 4-H Agent, Teresa Dean, Doña Ana County Extension Office. Bottom row left to right: Sullivan Woodall (Doña Ana); Emma Wellman (Bernalillo); Katya Waid (Valencia); Casey Canon (Valencia); Sean Owensby (Union); Teresa Doherty (San Juan); LaShay Marks (Valencia); Elisa Davidson (Doña Ana); Gabriel Doherty (San Juan).

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Mark Your Calendar for WRLF 2016When: March 2-4, 2016Where: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Conference capacity is limited to 500. First-come, first-served.

Registration deadlines are:November 1 - December 14, 2015 - early birdDecember 15, 2015 - January 31, 2016 - regularFebruary 1 - 28, 2016 - late

For more information visit www.alaska2016.com or Facebook.com/AlaskaWRLF2016.

For hotel reservations call 1-800-544-0970 or go online to www.westmarkhotels.com. Reference group code 4HST030415.

Check out www.explorefairbanks.com or call 1-800-327-5774 for ideas to make the most of your stay in Fairbanks.

Experience Northern Delights at the 4-H Western Regional Leaders Forum (WRLF)

Congratulations to the 2015 New Mexico Association of Extension 4-H Agents Award WinnersBy Mindy Turner Extension 4-H Youth Specialist, Home Economics

Achievement in ServiceRecognition for outstanding service to the 4-H Youth Development Program for 3-6 years: Nicole Lujan, Sandoval County Home Economist

Distinguished ServiceRecognition for outstanding service to the 4-H Youth Development Program for 7 years or more: Christina Turner, Santa Fe County 4-H Agent

Golden Clover AwardNot pictured: – outstanding service for 3 years or less: Brittany Sonntag, Bernalillo County 4-H Agent

Photo by Jacqueline Baca, NAE4-HA Awards Reception, Portland, Oregon

Left to right: Christina Turner and Nicole Lujan

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Notes from Amy

By Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

State 4-H Officer information and application form will be available February 1, 2016, on the State 4-H Website. While serving as a State 4-H Officer, Senior age 4-H’ers will have opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills, participate in team building workshops, attend a team trip, and gain experience in event planning. For further information about the position and time commitment and what it involves, contact the State 4-H Office at 575-646-5204.

Officer ApplicationsBy Amy Zemler

State 4-H Activities Specialist

The theme for Senior Leadership Retreat (SLR) is 4-H Story - To Infinity and Beyond. SLR is going to take place at the Marriott in Albuquerque on January 23-24, 2016. The event is for two days and one night, and will be filled with great workshops and neat opportunities.

During this weekend youth will be involved in workshops targeted on: etiquette, impacts they can make on the future, impromptu speaking, technology, science, making connections and much more. There is also time for

Senior Leadership Retreat 2016

them to show off their dancing skills! The 2015 Ambassadors and Diplomats are excited about putting on this event for all who attend! For those attending, descrip- tions of workshops and the schedule can be found at: http://aces.nmsu. edu/4h/state--national-events.html. Dates for 2017 will be posted in August.

Contact your County Extension Office at http://aces.nmsu.edu/county for more information about CWF.

2nd PaymentDeadline

The second payment deadline for Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is to be announced for 2016.

By Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

Youth Get-Away ( YGA) 2016 is around the corner so mark your calendars! During the weekend, participants will have a chance to learn about a variety of projects. Workshops and activities will be announced in the next issue. Also, youth will partici-pate in community service projects. YGA is scheduled for April 22-24, 2016, at Cook Canyon Camp, Ruidoso Downs, NM.

Watch for workshop descriptions and further registration information on Facebook and the 4-H Website starting March 1. Youth will be broken down by age group, Novices with Novices, and Juniors with

Youth Get-Away 2016

Juniors. There is a limited amount of space for this event. PLEASE REMEMBER, REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. Check with your county for the registration deadline and details. The officers look forward to spending the weekend away with youth at YGA!

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Meet the State 4-H Team

Britt DixonChaves CountyNM State 4-H PresidentMy 4-H story began long before I ever walked this Earth. My parents grew up with 4-H, as did their parents and their son, too, would follow in their footsteps; but my passion for 4-H is far deeper than an act of simple inclination or habit. True, 4-H did help me in defining my identity, but I fell in love with 4-H for how it inspired me to mature and kindle the values of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health in fellow members. That’s why I ran for office on the State 4-H Leadership Team, and sought for reelection in a second term.

My first term on the Leadership team was served in the office of Treasurer. In that year fellow team members and I lead workshops at our state Youth Get Away as well as

Britt Dixon Abby Spindle Clay Bob Stearns

traveling around New Mexico and to the Colorado State 4-H Conference. The enthusiasm that we were able to ignite in young 4-H’ers reinforced my original passion for the organization, and I now hold the office of President on the Leadership team. I first ran for office to make a difference in the lives of aspiring youth, and I anxiously look forward to the impres-sion that this year’s team will be able to make.

Abby SpindleSanta Fe CountyNM State 4-H Vice President Hi, I’m Abby and I am the State 4-H Vice President. Ever since the first time I saw the officers at my first state conference, I have wanted to be one. They have always been role models to me. From working shows at state fair

to putting on Youth Get-Away, the state 4-H leadership team have always been someone to look up to.

As a younger 4-H member, I was always rather shy. But 4-H helped me to come out of my shell, and I would like to continue to help younger members the same way 4-H helped me.

Clay Bob StearnsLincoln CountyState 4-H Secretary Youth Get Away was one of my favorite things as a kid. For the whole year I looked forward to it, the friend-liness between everybody and all the learning that I could do and behind it all were the state officers. I saw these people inspiring me and all those around me to become and achieve more. From my first YGA on, I knew that I would be there to do the same.

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New Mexico State 4-H Calendar of Events - 2015-2016January 201615 Community Service Scholarship applica-

tions for Home Ec School 2016 are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Registrations for State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training are due

23-24 Senior Leadership Retreat (Albuquerque, NM)-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

February 20161 Community Service Scholarship applica-

tions for Youth Get-Away 2016 are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

15 Submissions for 2016 National 4-H Bee-keeping Essay Contest are due to the State 4-H Office-Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

19-21 New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training (Tucumcari, NM)-Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

Registrations for Home Ec School 2016 are due

March 20161 NMSU Scholarship applications are due

through the State 4-H Office: • Vernon Hall Memorial Scholarship

• Pioneer Hi-Bred Scholarship • Tiny Faye Jones Memorial Scholarship • Quay County 4-H Scholarship • Otero County 4-H Scholarship • College of Ed 4-H Scholarship

2-4 Alaska WRLF 2016 (Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, Alaska)

11-13 Home Ec School 2016 (Belen High School)-Mindy Turner, 575-646-1166

March 2016 Registrations for Youth Get-Away 2016 are

dueTBD Second payment due for Citizenship Washing-

ton Focus 2016-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

April 201615 Community Service Scholarship applications

for Officer positions are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

15 Community Service Scholarship applications for State 4-H Conference are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

22-24 Youth Get-Away 2016 (Cook Canyon Camp, Ruidoso Downs, NM)-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

May 2016TBD Final payment due for Citizenship Washington

Focus 2016-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204 Registrations for 17th Annual New Mexico

State 4-H Dog School are due6-8 State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

(Raton, NM)-Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

June 201610-12 New Mexico State 4-H Dog School 2016

(Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, Albuquerque, NM)-Linda Herrera, (505) 264-5412

15 State 4-H Officer applications are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Registrations for State 4-H Conference 2016 are due

Contact your County Extension Office for deadline

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