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January 12 MHSA State Horse Bowl Entries DUE 18 Livingston 4-H Council 24 Energizer pre-registration DUE in 4honline 27 MHSA Horse Bowl Contest—Columbia February 1 YCLS reg. DUE in 4honline 3 NW Regional Energizer, Cameron 9 4-H Skiing at Snow Creek 15 State Teen Conference registration DUE 24 State Horse Judging Contest March 1 Litton Project Grant DUE MO State 4-H Scholarship DUE 2-4 Youth Civic Leaders Summit 9-10 4-H Regional Lock-In at Chillicothe YMCA 24-25 State Teen Conference, ages 11-13 April 2 Livingston County 4-H Scholarship DUE 7 Livingston County 4-H Contest Day Summer Events June—4-H Camp, wk 1, June 4-7; wk 2, June 11-14 July—Livingston Fair, July 14-20; Tractor Pull, July 6 4-H Council—3rd Thursday in Sept., Nov., Jan., April, June.

Event information and forms online at:

http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/events.aspx

Missouri 4-H website: http://4h.missouri.edu/

NW Regional 4-H Energizer

February 3, 2018, 8:00am-2:00 pm.

Register in 4honline.com

Cameron Veterans Middle School, 1015 South Park Avenue, Cameron, MO

Look on page 3 for workshop titles and instructions on how to get signed up!

Come join the 4-H fun! A great day for all family members participating in workshops to learn new pro-ject skills, strengthen leadership, discover new ideas, and have fun with 4-H friends! You won’t want to miss out! Registration is only available through 4HOnline to active 4-H members and families and will close after January 24. $10 registration fee for each participant, youth (including Clover Kids) and adults. The fee pro-vides lunch and most workshop materials. Please note that a few workshops include an additional fee for ma-terials. Early registration will help ensure your first choices as all workshops have participant limits. Late registration will only be accepted at the door for $15 per participant with NO Lunch and limited workshop choices.

Childcare for children 4 years and younger is available for no charge. Both the Cameron High School and Cameron Veterans Middle School parking lots will be open for parking and entry to the building at each lot. If inclement weather is pending, please call 816-539-3765 for cancellation information. No refunds if cancelled

4-H Camp Counselor apps are DUE January

26th.

Contact the office for an application.

4-H Ski Trip at Snow Creek

When: Fr iday, February 9th is designated as Livingston

County’s date (member’s can also go the first 3 Friday’s in

January or February)

How to order tickets: You must get a code star ting the

Saturday before the event (2/3 for the 2/9 ski date) from the

office or Max Veale (text 816-390-3368 or email

mveale@savannahr3.com

Where: Snow Creek-1 Snow Creek Drive, Weston

Time: Please ar r ive as close to 5 pm as possible. Skiing is

from 5-9 PM.

Who: All 4-H youth, family and friends

Cost: $30 per person - regular price w/rental is $68! Can

ski until midnight for another $10 (purchase in advance or

that night)

Details—You will pick up your tickets at Snow Creek.

Watch Facebook or contact us for updates!

Litton Project Grant—DUE March 1

How would you like a cash award to expand or start

your 4-H project? Here’s your chance! Applications

are available at:

http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/4-

HScholarships.aspx

Applications are due March 1st, so don’t wait!

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Max Probasco 2

Remington Isaacs 2

Santiago Campos 4

Alexa Young 5

Carven Crawford 5

Cooper Narr 6

Quinten Eskew 7

Ruger Cox 7

Smith Link 7

Tug Summers 7

Mallory Crawford 8

Ruby Cordray 8

Karlie Waterman 9

Miley Bowling 10

Spencer Shira 10

Aubrie Burton 12

Mackenzie Beetsma 12

Madyson Eskew 12

Alexandria Williams 13

Jaycie Stimpson 13

Kimber Woodworth 14

Brooklynn Hall 15

Sophia Luetticke 16

Chloe Funk 18

Bryce Dominique 19

Ella Stephens 19

Carter Crawford 21

Jenna Reeter 22

Nicholas Radcliff 23

Carson Samm 24

Konner Gilson 24

Drevion Fetters-Smith 25

Sang Hyun Lee 25

Sang Joon Lee 25

Tristin Johnson 26

Keaton Trussell 27

Blake Anderson 28

Cadence Judy 28

Leon Nickell 30

Owen Oesch 30

Jenna Hicks 31

Ruby Murphy 31

Equal opportunity/ADA Institution

Youth Civic Leaders Summit (YCLS) - Livingston County will be taking a team...sign up today!

Ready to grow your leadership, strengthen your team, and re-energize with friends from across Missouri and beyond? Find “The Courage To Lead” at the Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Sum-mit, March 2-4, 2018, at Windermere Conference Center.

You are invited to join 150-200 teens and adult leaders for YCLS 2018, a leadership conference by/for teens and adults who are active in leader-ship and service! Highlights include youth and adult keynote speakers, workshop sessions, EDGE challenge course, line dance/open gym, service projects, and team talent showcase! Meet new friends from Missouri, and special guests from Wisconsin 4-H and Mizzou Alternative Breaks!

Registration for teens ages 14-18 is open in 4-HOnline. Cost is $160/person, including 2-nights lodging, meals, activities, and most recreation.

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

2018 Missouri 4-H Equine Tour

Join up! The 2018 Equine 4-H tour, May 21-28, will be headed

west to Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado exploring the equine

world for teens, ages 14-18, dreaming of an equine related ca-

reer or aspiring to learn more about the horse world. Each

year’s tour has a unique itinerary to help youth explore the di-

verse equine industry indigenous to the destinations. The 2018

will have a focus on the both English and Western performance,

the rodeo and entertainment industry and visits to leading medi-

cal facilities. The itinerary will include visits to top horse

ranches, dude ranches and a Colorado mountain trail ride. One

of the higher education visits will be at Colorado State Universi-

ty in addition to meeting nationally recognized leaders and

trainers in the equine industry.

The $650 tour fee includes charter bus transportation, tours, trail ride, hotels, meals, tour t-shirt, travel bag and other associated costs. Applications are available: http://4h.missouri.edu/equine-tour/equineregist The fifty tour seats typically fill prior to the March 1 deadline. To avoid disappointment, submit complete application packet early! Questions? Debbie Davis, davisdd@missouri.edu or 816-539-3765.

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How to Register for the NW Regional 4-H Energizer

Log onto 4-H online, click continue to family, go to register a member in an event, choose a member you wish to register, then NW Regional 4-H Energizer, then follow the provided instructions. Feel free to call the coun-ty office if you need assistance.

Abbreviated Energizer Schedule—full workshop titles WITH descriptions in 4honline or

at the office.

Session 1, 9—9:50 a.m.

Jewelry Making

Shooting Sports Opportuni-

ties

Cook It and Eat It!

Fun in the Kitchen!

Livestock Judging 101!

Beginning Welding

What’s all the BUZZ?

(Beekeeping)

Floriculture Inspirations!

Amphibians and Reptiles!

Ag Literacy. Issues Facing

MO Ag

How to be a GREAT Pro-

ject Leader!

Do Your Best! (Resume’s

and Job Interviews)

Volunteer Orientation

Build your Public Speaking

Skills!

Community Service Project

Sportsfishing Activities

Games with Friends!

Clover Kids

Introductory EV3 Lego Ro-

botics

Babysitting for kids 4 and

under (4-H age)

Regional MRF Interviews

(must pre-qualify)

Regional Rep Interview

(must complete application

by January 15)

Session 2, 10—10:50 a.m.

Jewelry Making

Western Heritage Shoot-

ing Sports

Kitchen Chemistry

Fun in the Kitchen!

Dog Obedience

Beginning Welding

What’s all the BUZZ?

(Beekeeping)

Floriculture Inspirations!

Outdoor Adventures!

Entrepreneurship

4-H Club Leader Tips 101

Google Virtual Reality

Photography 101

Looking Your Best on a

Budget

Community Service Pro-

ject

4-H Trips and Opportuni-

ties

Games with Friends!

Clover Kids

Introductory EV3 Lego

Robotics

Babysitting for kids 4 and

under (4-H age)

Regional MRF Interviews

(must pre-qualify)

Regional Rep Interview

(must complete applica-

tion by January 15)

Session 3, 12—12:50

a.m.

Vet Science

Shooting Sports Leaders

Q/A

Cook It and Eat It!

Cake Decorating

Dog Showmanship

Electricity

Leathercrafting 101

All About the Birds!

Tractors and More

Service Learning and

More!

Dig Into Gardening!

Google Virtual Reality

Photography 102

Bicycling!

Rabbits 101

4-H Trips and Opportu-

nities

String Art

Clover Kids

Robotics Leaders

(youth/adult)

Babysitting for kids 4

and under (4-H age)

Regional MRF Inter-

views (must pre-qualify)

Regional Rep Interview

(must complete applica-

tion by January 15)

Session 4, 1—1:50 a.m.

4-H Global!

My child is in 4-

H...NOW WHAT?

Everyday Science

Cake Decorating

Dog Rally

Electricity

Leathercrafting 101

Entomology!

Rocks Rock!

How to be a GREAT

Project Leaders!

Youth Garden Project

Forestry

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Full STEAM Ahead

Rabbits 102

4-H Trips and Oppor-

tunities

String Art

Clover Kids

Robotics Leaders

Courtesy Counts

Babysitting for kids 4

and under (4-H age)

Regional MRF Inter-

views (must pre-

qualify)

Regional Rep Inter-

view (must complete

application by January

15)

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Please complete enrollment in

4Honline.com

NEW! Returning members enrolling December 1st or

later will be charged a $10 late fee. New members

enrolling after December 1st will not be charged the $10

fee, but will need to “pay by check” to the club or office

to avoid paying the $10 late fee.

MEMBERS MAY JOIN AT ANY TIME THROUGH-

OUT THE YEAR—HOWEVER, THEY MUST MEET

MEETING/PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TO BE A

“MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING”

NEW—don’t miss out, get your meetings in!

Adopted at the November 2017 4-H Council meeting—

members must attend 6 meetings between September 1

and June 30 in order to participate at the fair.

Countywide Knitting and Crocheting Project

We are starting a countywide group. Below are the

dates. Please call 646-0811 or email vandus-

ens@missouri.edu.

Knit/Crochet Group meeting dates (held at the office):

January Sun 1-7-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 1-18-18 4:30-5:30pm

February Sun 2-4-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 2-4-18 4:30-5:30pm

March Sun 3-4-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 3-15-18 4:30-5:30pm

April Sun 4-1-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 4-19-18 4:30-5:30 pm

May Sun 5-6-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 5-17-18 4:30-5:30pm

June Sun 6-3-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 6-21-18 4:30-5:30pm

Key Award—Award for members 14-18 The Key Award, the highest award a 4-H member can receive, recognizes 4-H members who have achieved significant leadership at the club or group, community and state levels. The Key Award is a prestigious award rewarding 4-H members for their hard work and ac-complishments as well as the contribution they have made to the overall 4-H program.

The objective of the Key Award is to encourage the growth of Missouri young people in the areas of leadership, community service and project excellence.

Info can be found here: https://4h.missouri.edu/personalgoals.aspx

Eligibility

Ages 14-18 years old on Dec. 31 of the program year

4-H member for at least one year

Worked with an adult mentor (preferably an adult that is not the member's parent or guardian)

Application process

Visit with your 4-H Youth Development Specialist or Youth Education Assistant.

Select an adult mentor who will support your work and help document your efforts for your Capstone Effort.

Members who reach the minimum points required will receive the Missouri 4-H Key Award and certificate at the local level; they will also be recognized at the state level. The mentor will receive a 4-H Key Award mentor pin.

Application format

Complete the application form with all the required signatures.

Documentation of achievements is important. Document your work to demonstrate that you have reflected on and applied the experi-

Register by Jan. 5th! Contact

the office if interested!

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State 4-H Teen Conference Overview

March 24-25, 2018 (Columbia, Missouri) Description

Teen Conference is a fun-filled, two-day event for ages 11-13, planned by your State 4-H Council to promote belonging, independence, generosity and mastery by

creating opportunities to make many new friends from across Missouri,

building leadership skills through quality learning experiences,

connecting youth with our best teen role models, the State 4-H Council, and

finding out about the exciting opportunities that await as a 4-H teenager.

ALL YOUTH MUST BE PREREGISTERED. December 1, 2017 through February 15, 2018: Registration is available through 4HOnline. February 16-28, 2018: Late registration period (additional $20) March 1, 2018: Registration closed.

4-H Family Handbook—Live and Online!

Have you ever wished there was a place where you can find general information about many of the opportunities

that Livingston County 4-H has to offer? Well, now you can! Check out the 4-H Family Handbook. We have

copies in the office, or you can access it digitally online at the website below. This is a great resource for both new

and old families and will have general information about annual events, dates, application forms, and much

more—check it out!

http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/events.aspx

Opportunities Outside of 4-H—more info at: http://4h.missouri.edu/home.aspx Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Applications Now Availa-

ble. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2018. These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies. One $5,000 platinum scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Mis-souri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, and thirty $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agri-culture are being offered. For more information and to download and application, click here.

MO Agri-Business Academy (MABA) - due Feb. 1. http://agriculture.mo.gov/connect/youth/agribusacademy.php Why Science Matters to Me Photo Caption Contest — Youth submit a photo showing how life sci-ence is behind the food they eat, benefits their health or helps their animals. They write a caption telling us why science matters to them. The contest opens Nov 1 with details available

here: https://4-h.org/ScienceMattersContest. Prizes range from a trip for three to the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science, in D.C. to gift cards.

How Will Agriculture Feed the World? 2018 Ag Day Essay Contest Rules and Guidelines.

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

University of Missouri 4-H Center for Youth

Development 4h.missouri.edu

Shaun Murphy

Regional Youth Specialist

Sharon Van Dusen 4-H YPA

Jena Eskew

4-H LIFE YPA

2881 Grand Dr., Suite 2 Chillicothe, MO 64601

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Chillicothe, MO

Permit No. 192

Check out the county web

page:

http://

extension.missouri.edu/

livingston

For the newsletter, entry

forms, and other 4-H in-

formation.

4-H Move Across Missouri is back for 2018!

And, youth and adults can register for it on 4HOnline!! Enrollment for new and re-

enrollment for current MOVErs begins now and continues until May 1. MOVE promotes

physical activity and encourages youths to engage in a broad range of activities such as

walking, biking, running, swimming, dance, taekwondo, gardening and more.

Here’s what youth and adults need to do to participate:

· Enroll in the Move Across Missouri (MOVE) project (HF775) in 4HOnline in

their profile. Enrollment in 4-H MOVE does not count as a part of county

limits on projects.

Using a paper tracking system found on the 4-H website at: http://4h.missouri.edu/4hmove/

moveinfo, youth and their families can “log” the number of minutes throughout the year

(scroll to the bottom of the website page and click “My Move Activity Log”). The competi-

tion period will be from February 1 to April 30. Youth and families will submit their log

between May 1 - 15 in 4HOnline.

4-Hers and adults can register for the competitive event as individuals or as part of a

team. An individual MOVEr may also be a part of a team. A team can consist of a family

or members of a 4-H club or group. MOVE awards will be provided.

For more information about 4-H MOVE visit - http://4h.missouri.edu/4hmove/main