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April Henry County 4-Her of the Month: Jessalyn Caple

The Clinton Cougars have selected Jessalyn Caple as the April 4-Her of the Month for Henry County. Jessalyn, the 14-year-old daughter of Janet and Matt Caple was chosen to represent the Cougars because of her role as club president and her involvement in 4-H and with the club’s members. Jessalyn found her way to 4-H by following her older sister’s footsteps, whom she saw involved in many great opportunities, including animal-based projects. She has participated in the horse, dog, bucket-calf, beef, veterinary science, breads, foods and crafts projects through her 6 years with the program. The horse project has been her favorite, as she wants to be a veterinarian specializing in horses. Beyond building skills in her career

interest area, 4-H has helped Jessalyn learn other valuable lessons. “As president I have learned about being a leader and how to keep things moving. I like being able to guide a meeting and encourage others in participation,” she says. The program has given her tools for cooperating with a group and developed her overall leadership skills. Jessalyn says her favorite event with 4-H is the 4-H Carnival. She enjoys helping kids out as they play games and watching them have a good time. Looking to the future, Jessalyn plans to raise a calf and chickens through the program and attend the Missouri

Equine Tour. Beyond 4-H, she hopes to use her organization and leadership skills alongside her practical knowledge to become a veterinarian. Jessalyn hopes other youth will join 4-H to enjoy opportunities that they may not get otherwise and learn skills they would not learn anywhere else.

May 4-H Council Meeting Make plans to attend the May 4-H Council Meeting on May 15 at 7 pm in the Courthouse Meeting Room. Each club should be represented by adults and youth. Come help us plan for an exciting 4-H year! See Committee meeting times below.

Carnival Committee Meeting The Carnival Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss the success of the 2017 Carnival and suggest changes for next year

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Minutes 3

State and Regional News 4

Project News 5 Calendar of Events 6

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April 1 Camp Applications Open April 3 Small Animal Forms Due April 29 Small Animal Weigh-In

April 2017

The 4-H Link

4-Hers participating in the County-Wide Welding Project

Jessalyn Caple

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Presentation Day Committee The Presentation Day Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss details of Presentation Day including events and judges.

Clover Care Fund Committee The Clover Care Fund Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss the distribution of funds and any applications.

Fair Committee The Fair Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will finalize building watch and concession stand schedules.

Banquet & Awards The Banquet & Awards Committee will meet prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss changes to the Banquet program.

Policy & Audit The Policy & Audit Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15at the Extension Office. They will discuss the findings of the recent audit.

Sale Committee Dates Requirements for selling livestock in Henry County look a little different this year. All enrollment forms and rules can be found at extension.missouri.edu/henry. April 3 – All other enrollment forms due. April 29 – Swine, Goat and Sheep weigh-in. June 3 – Fairgrounds cleanup date June 10 – HC Jackpot Show June 10- Fairgrounds cleanup date July 15 – Fairgrounds cleanup date Exhibitors must attend one cleanup in addition to

cleaning up following their sale. 4-H Camp Applications go LIVE on April 1st

Camp will be held June 6-8 at Camp Palestine near Chilhowee, MO. Camp will fill up fast so get your applications in quickly. Camp is for youth ages 8-12 that are enrolled in the 4-H program. Camp applications can be obtained from the Henry County 4-H Web site or by calling the Extension Office. This year’s theme is Revved Up for 4-H. Camp is limited to the first 100 kids from the regional camping group and will cost $130.00.

4-Her of the Month Rotation Don’t miss out on your chance to put a club member in the spotlight through the 4-Her of the Month program. The selected member will interview the last Wednesday of the Month prior to their featured month. The 2017 rotation is as follows: May—Clinton Rockets June—Montrose Busy Beavers July—Shawnee Indians August—Clinton Cool Cats September—CCA Patriots October—Mt. Zion Lions November—Cardinal Clovers December—CCA Patriots

Clover Care Fund Color Run The Henry County 4-H Council will host the 2nd Annual

Clover Care Fund Run. This year’s event will be a Color Run, held on April 7, starting at 7 pm. Registration forms can be found on our website. Get your registration in quickly to get a t-shirt!

Montrose Busy Beavers 4-H Club Submitted by Bailey Carter

Alyssa Engeman, President, called the March meeting to order. Pledges were led by Kate Wareham and Carson Rohaus. Kelsey Carter led us in singing “This Old Man”. For roll call, members were asked “What are you going to do over Spring Break?” Bailey Carter, Secretary, read the February minutes. Kelsey Carter made a motion and Lane Wareham seconded that the minutes stand approved. Reading of Correspondence: none. Blake Wareham, Treasurer, reported that our club had a total of $996 with $20 in outstanding bills in membership dues, leaving a total of $976. Report of Committees: Brendon Engeman talked to the club about an April service project. Blake Wareham made a motion and Keon Engeman seconded that we pick up trash. After members discussed in their groups, Bailey Carter made a motion and Nate Bailey seconded that we pick up trash on April 22nd (Earth Day) at the Montrose Lake. Report of Projects: Members reported on Move Across Missouri Minutes. Each 4-Her and Clover Kid with the highest number of minutes were each given gift from Club Leader, Janna Wareham. Members also reported on the Beef, Goats, Swine, Photography, Sewing, and Ham Projects. Alyssa and Brendon Engeman also reported on the Youth Civic Leaders Summit. Old Business: The decorations from the 4-H Tree displayed for the Spirit of Christmas have been taken down. 4-H families are needed to sell raffle tickets at Walmart on March 18 and 19. We have enough members and adults signed up to work at the Carnival on March 25th. Members were also asked to bring baked goods to the Carnival. Lindsay Eye brought our Baking Basket to show the club. Blake Wareham and Nate Bailey will make the signs for the games. Raffle donations that have been collected need to be turned in to the Extension Office. New Business: Food Donations are being collected county wide for POTS. Brendon Engeman challenged members to bring a donation to our April meeting. It was decided that we table deciding the 4-Her of the month to the next meeting. Members were asked to be thinking between now and then about who they would like to nominate. Program: Brendon Engeman introduced Janette Crowder, who talked about loan opportunities from FCS Financial for 4-H animal projects. Brendon Engeman also introduced Nate Bailey, who gave a demonstration on how to bottle feed a goat. During the program, Liz Bailey led the Clover Kids in a play dough art project. Alyssa Engeman called the meeting back to order. Announcements: Members must be enrolled in projects by April 1st. 4-H Camp will be held June 6-8 at Camp Palestine. Forms will be available online beginning April 1st. Members were encouraged to sign up early since there are only 100 spots to fill. The theme this year is Revved up for

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4-H. Small Animal Forms are due April 3rd. The Clover Care Color Run will be held April 7th. Bailey Carter made a motion and Jaycee Crowder seconded that our club donate $100 to the run. Presentation Day will be held June 3rd at the Clinton Methodist Church, pending availability. The Recognition Banquet will be held October 8th at the Clinton Methodist Church. For Livestock Projects, there are many changes this year. Check the Link for details. 4-H Day with the Royals is Friday, 9/8/17. Early bird tickets must be purchased by April 15th. Next meeting will be April 11th. The meeting was adjourned to play “Simon Says”, led by Seth Engeman. The Stinnett and Nancy Engeman families provided refreshments.

Youth Civic Leaders Summit Alyssa and Brendon Engeman were among 160 leaders of all ages who participated in the 2017 Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Summit, “More Than MAGIC!” at Windermere Conference Center, March 3-5, near Camdenton. The weekend summit brought together students and adult leaders representing 4-H clubs and community betterment programs from 24 Missouri counties. Leadership Project Volunteer Kylie Dicket chaperoned the Henry County team at the event.

2017 State Shoot The Missouri 4-H State Shoot Dates have been decided-mark it on your calendars!

Archery 300 State Shoot: August 26th & 27th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO

State Trap Shoot: August 26th at Missouri Trapshooters Association in Linn Creek MO

State Skeet Shoot: August 27th at Gateway Gun Club in Bridgeton MO

State Shoot in September: September 16th & 17th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO.

2nd Annual 4-H Day with the Kansas City Royals Missouri and Kansas 4-H members, parents, volunteers, supporters, and alumni will gather at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, September 8, 2017 for the 2nd annual 4-H Day with the Royals playing the Minnesota Twins. Tickets for the game will be early bird $40 each by April 15 or $60 by July 15. Tickets for the event must be ordered on the 4-H Day with the Royals website at http://tinyurl.com/gt4e7k9. 4-H Clubs, counties, or groups of families who would like to be seated together must send their orders on the same form. Order Early! Families can also participate in the 4-H Day with the Royals raffle to win prizes. Complete information about the 4-H Day

with the Royals raffle is on the print order form. http://extension.missouri.edu/saline/royal.aspx

4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals Missouri and Illinois 4-H members, parents, volunteers and alumni will gather at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2017 for the 16th annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. 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 10, 2017.

Scholarships & Grants Stop by our office or email the Extension Office for more information on any of the following: Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship FCS Financial Scholarship Shaping Rural Missouri Grants 2017 MCSC-Monsanto High School Scholarship Awards

4-H Move Across Missouri (MOVE) Enrollment for new and re-enrollment for current MOVErs begins now and continues until May 1 (please make sure to register by May 1 so you can participate in the competition!). As you know, 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. For more information about 4-H MOVE visit - http://4h.missouri.edu/4hmove/main

State 4-H Congress May 31-June 2, 2017, University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Congress is designed for Missouri 4-Her’s ages 14-19. The Missouri State 4-H Council plans and implements the event that is held on the University of Missouri campus. Registrations are available starting March 1 and are due April 15 via 4-HOnline, cost is $225. Thanks to the 4-H Council you will receive a 50% off scholarship!

Summers@Mizzou Do you have an idea you want to turn into your own business? Do you like helping people? If any of these apply to you, Summers@Mizzou is where you should be this summer. Camps are offered the week of July 9-13 and July 16-20. Early registration is due by May 5. For registration and available scholarships see http://4h.missouri.edu/programs/summers For those without internet access call your local Extension Office or Teresa Bishop at 573-884-0554 for a brochure.

Sportfishing State Event The Missouri 4-H State Sportfishing event will be held Saturday, June 3rd , 2017 in Mid-Missouri. This annual event is always held the 1st Saturday after Memorial Day. The event is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the sportfishing project (if a member is not enrolled in the project they will not see the event in 4HOnline when it opens). Event registration for youth will take place in 4HOnline and will open April 1 and close May 15. This event is generously supported by Missouri Department of Conservation and Bass Pro Shops. Cost of the event is $20 per member (additional cost for family members who want us to provide lunch rather than bring it). More information about the 4-H sportfishing project can be found at: http://4h.missouri.edu/go/projects/sportfishing/

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Spring 2017 Paper Clover Fundraiser The Spring 2017 Paper Clover Fundraiser is coming April 26-May 7. As many of you know, this is a wonderful opportunity for 4-H clubs to partner with their local Tractor Supply stores to hold in-store fundraising events. Last year, participating clubs raised $18,737 for 4-H in Missouri counties! How can your county or club make this a successful program? 4-H’ers can set up a display about your local 4-H program. Schedule 4-H’ers physically in the store greeting customers and sharing about the 4-H program. Post signs at your extension office or other community areas promoting the opportunity. Share on social media about the promotion and encourage your leaders to share as well. The more 4-H supporters you have in the store the more the funds you will raise. National 4-H has a toolkit available with downloadable signs and social media marketing materials. (http://4-h.org/professionals/marketing-resources/paper-clover-toolkit) If clubs or groups let their local store know two weeks in advance of any planned activities, Tractor Supply may be able to do some in-store marketing for your club’s event. Some of our most successful fundraising events last year included bake sales, hot dog sales and ice cream sales. We sincerely hope that all clubs with a Tractor Supply Store in their county take advantage of this wonderful fundraising opportunity. For more information on the TSC Paper Clover Campaign or to get in touch with your local TSC store, visit the TSC website at http://www.tractorsupply.com/landing-pages_4-h_4h-home.html As in the past, if you are a county that does not have a TSC store and you are participating in a neighboring county please contact both the TSC store manager and our office in advance in order to split the funds between the counties.

4-H True Leaders in Service This April, 4‑H is launching a first annual True Leaders in Service campaign in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month. The planning of this program has been a partnership between 4-H National Headquarters, National 4-H Council and State 4-H Specialists. True Leaders in Service, a month-long community service campaign, will officially kick-off the first day of April, and culminate with the National 4‑H Day of Service on Saturday, April 29. Any 4-H group can join the campaign with an existing/ongoing service-learning project or a one-day event. Service projects can address any topic – hunger/food security, environmental/beautification, family support, an educational program or event, or a 4-H promotion. Events can be registered in advance on the 4-H True Leaders in Service website at http://4-h.org/true-leaders-in-service. Missouri 4-H encourages local clubs and councils to celebrate and highlight connections between 4-H members and their community this April through service!

Opportunity Link: http://4-h.org/true-leaders-in-service/#!overview

State Fair Updates State Fair DNA Card information for 4-Hers exhibiting barrows: DNA Card must be mailed to the Missouri State Fair, postmarked by May 15, 2017. Must be received by the Fair ten days following. Lamb and Meat Goat nose prints are due postmarked on or before June 15. Must be received by the Fair ten days following. The livestock entry deadline is June 30, 2017 (July 1 is a Saturday this year).

Shooting Sports News: 2017 Fall Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop:

The 2017 Fall Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is taking place October 6th -8th, 2017 at Pinecrest Camp in Fredericktown MO. Registration duration for this event is to be determined.

Opportunities Offered Outside 4-H The Missouri Department of Agriculture (http://agriculture.mo.gov/) is partnering with the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri (https://cafnr.missouri.edu/)to host Life Science Quest this summer and we would love to see students from your area attend. To be eligible, students must be a Missouri resident who is graduating high school in 2018, 2019 or 2020. For more information and access to the online application, direct interested students to cafnr.missouri.edu/summer-academies/life-sciences-quest. Applications are due April 1, 2017.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Open House Learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine on April 22nd. Just a few of the fun activities include: Milk a Cow, animal hospital tours, Mobile Surgery Unit, meet the mule team and much more. Contact Shane Potter at pottersh@missouri.edu to learn more.

Public Speaking Academy PSA is an exciting event sponsored by University of Missouri Extension. Participants will be guided through the basics and finer points of writing and delivering a speech. The camp is open to all youth ages 11-13 years of age interested in learning more about public speaking. The Academy will be filled on a first come first serve basis with a maximum of 20. You do not have to be a member of 4-H to attend. Lodging will be provided on the campus of Central Methodist University. Join us for the 5th 4-H Public Speaking Academy! June 21-22, 2017 Cost $100 per participant Registration closes May 16. Each participant will receive: ▪ Lodging and meals ▪ T-shirt ▪ Public Speaking Manual For More Information, Contact: Patty Fisher, 573-324-5464

Don’t forget! You can find Henry County 4-H on Facebook @henrycomo4h and Twitter

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County Wide Projects Check out the list of projects that will be offered at a county level. Watch the Link for meeting times and locations!

Archery, 741 (Debi Reed) Beekeeping, 924 (David Huenefeldt)

Cake Decorating, 361-3 (Gladys Kalwei) Clothing/Sewing, 521-3 (Lea Belcher)

Crochet, 321 (call Gloria Sherman) Dogs, 171-3 (Lin Kozlowski)

Electricity, 831-4 (Chet Jones) Horse Knowledge (Hippology), 104, Janet Caple

Horses, 141, (Vicky Church) Meats (Country Cured Hams), 115 (Celia Harmon)

Photography, 351 (Irene Komer) Public Speaking, 242 (Sandy Hutchinson)

Shotgun, 745 (Chet Jones) Smallbore Rifle (.22), 743 (Mitch Thornley)

Sportfishing, 725-7(Will Noble) Welding, 846 (Shawn Custer)

Woodworking, 871-4 (Laura Henny) This is a TENTATIVE list for 2017. If you are interested in leading a project please call (660) 885-5556.

Archery Archery will meet at the Youth Enrichment Building at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Debi Reed will set up individual times. Call 660-492-2696 for details.

Beekeeping Beekeeping will meet the second Monday of each month at the Friends Room in the HC Library at 7 pm. Call David Huenefeldt at 660-885-3418 with questions.

Dog Care The Henry County 4-H dog care project will meet on April 4 and 18 and May 2, 16, 30 at 6 pm at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Please bring your dog, yummy treats, a leash, and your dog stuff. Advanced Dog Care will meet April 11 and 25 and May 9, 23, Questions: call Lin or Jean at 417-644-7425.

Horsemanship & Horseless Horse The horsemanship and horseless horse project will meet on 1st Thursdays beginning in January and run through July. Meetings will be held at 190 SE 200 Rd, Clinton. Call Vicky with questions (660) 890-1960.

Leadership It's not too late to join the leadership project! If you're inter-ested in participating, please contact project leader Kylie Dicket (dicketk@gmail.com or 660-351-2929) so you can be included in group communications. Also don't forget to add the leadership project in 4HOnline when you re-enroll! Re-maining meeting dates are as follows: Apr 17, May 15, June 19. in the Courthouse Meeting Room.

Livestock Small Animal enrollment forms are due April 3 to the Henry County Extension office. This includes Swine, Sheep, Goat, Rabbit and Poultry projects. The form can be found at ex-tension.missouri.edu/henry . Small Animal weigh-in will be April 29 at 9 am at the Henry County Fairgrounds. You must be pre-registered to weigh-in. Fitting Clinic. David Hoffman will offer a Cattle Fitting Clin-

ic on May 6 and 7 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Cost is $75 per youth. Bring calves and sup-plies for this hands on experience with clipping and groom-ing. Call David Hoffman at 816-380-8460 to register.

Photography Photography will meet April 11 at 5 , pm at Wagoner East Ballfield, May 9 at 5 pm at the Clinton High School Activity Complex and June 3 at 9 am at 800 Hudson St, Clinton. Call Irene with questions (660) 924-3254 or email at ikomer13@gmail.com.

Sportfishing Sportsfishing will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 pm at the 2nd Street location of First Baptist Church in Clin-ton. Call Will for more information at (660) 924-6338 or email henrycosportsfishing@gmail.com .

Welding The welding project will begin meeting Tuesdays at 6 pm at 1750 N Water Street here in .If you have questions, contact Shawn at (660) 351-3302.

WOW! Look at all those great projects! Be sure to start a project record as you begin your 2017 projects. Forms can be found at 4h.missouri.edu/doc/Y620-project-record.pdf Information is due to the Extension Office by the 20th of each month. Send e-mail to henryco@missouri.edu or mail to: The 4-H LINK, 100 W. Franklin, Room 16, Clinton, MO 64735.

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