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WASHAKIE COUNTY 4-H Wow this year is really flying by!!! Last I remem-ber it was January!! I can’t believe school is al-ready out for the summer. This summer we are excited to welcome back our summer intern Landan Doyle. Landan is a past Washakie Coun-ty 10 year 4-H member and will be a part of Washakie County 4-H all summer long! Please stop by and welcome him to Washakie County! We have lots of exciting activities planned for the summer and Landan will be in the middle of them all. Check out the newsletter for more in-formation on projects, camps, events, and much more! Make sure you write down your goals you would like to accomplish this year in your pro-ject. Continue to look at these goals and strive to achieve them by the end of summer. There are lots of resources available through your project leader or the Extension Office. Please come see us if you have any questions or need help with anything. Don’t forget County Fair is right around the corner! This is going to be a fun and exciting summer!!

~Amber

In This Issue

Club Column/Announcements

Project Progress

Member Messages

Member Messages

4-H Camp

Around the State 4-H’ers participating in one of many community service projects

Dates and Deadlines

May

27 - Market Animal Tagging—Worland—5 - 6:30 pm

28 - Market Animal Tagging—Ten Sleep—5 - 6 pm

28 - Fabric and Fashion Class

June

1 - Ownership Deadline for all other animals

1 - 4-H Council Meeting

6 - Culture Fest

8-11 - County Shoot

13 - Showmanship Clinic-see page 5

18-21 - State Horse Camp—Douglas

18-21 - 4-H Camp

24-26 - Showcase Showdown—Cheyenne

July

3 - Office Closed

6 - 4-H Council Meeting

9-12 - State Shoot

10 - Horse Safety Certification Deadline

14 - Summer Day Camp

17 - County Fair Entries Due (no late entries accepted)

22 - Sale Promotion Day

25 - County Fair Clean-up Day

25-31 - Washakie County Fair

August

1 - Washakie County Fair

3 - Mandatory State Fair Delegates Meeting

9-16 - Wyoming State Fair

Newsletter Summer 2015

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Club Column Announcements

Summer Intern

We are excited to welcome Landan

Doyle back to the Washakie County

Extension Office as our summer 4-H

intern. Landan will be here all summer

organizing and helping with 4-H and

Extension activities and events. Stop

by and welcome

Landan back, we

are excited he is

here!!

Congratulations Class of 2015

Everyone at the UW Washakie County

Extension Office would like to

congratulate the graduating class of

2015! Your hard work and dedication

has finally paid off! We hope that you

will stay involved in the 4-H program

as volunteers and as leaders. We wish

the best of luck to Sierra Casdorph,

Burk DeBolt, Christopher Lord, Joshua

Miller, and Connor Warner in all their

future endeavors. We hope you always

strive To Make the Best Better!

Congrats Grads!

Fabric and fashion members work with 4-H leader on sewing skills

Clover buds learning about Earth Day

Junior Leaders do some teambuilding

Livestock members learn about beef meat cuts

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Project

Progress

100 Year Celebration at the 2014 County Fair

Swine Members!

There is new development on a disease called SECD

(Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease), formally known

as PEDv for pigs. Here in Washakie County, we want

to take all precautions as we prepare for our upcom-

ing tagging and county fair. Tagging will run similar to

last year. All pigs must remain in their trailer during

tagging. 4-H and FFA members may tag their own

pigs. No pigs will be allowed to use the scale. No

wormer will be offered.

Sheep, Goat, Swine and Beef Sale Weights for Fair The weight limits for market animals to be able to be sold in the

Junior Livestock Sale are:

Sheep 100-160 lbs

Goats 50 lbs and up

Swine 225-300 lbs

Beef—Steers & Heifers—Follow Hip Height guidelines

Underweight animals will be able to show but will not be

sold!

Overweight animals will be able to show and sell but only at

the maximum weight! Breeding Animal Ownership Deadline All animals including breeding beef, breeding swine,

breeding sheep, dairy cattle, dairy goats and poultry

must be in member’s possession by June 1st.

Sheep and Goat Scrapies Tags

All exhibiting sheep and goats must have a USDA

Scrapies tag, preferably in the right ear. If you are

raising your own lambs, you need to have your own

premise ID and tags. If your lamb or goat does not

have a tag, they are available from the APHIS office.

Project Dates

Dog— May 27th — Meeting every Wednesday night,

7:00 pm at the Fairgrounds

Horse— In Progress — Now on Wednesday nights,

6:30pm at the Fairgrounds

Cat, Dog, & Rabbit ID’s

ALL cat, rabbit and dog members must show proof of ownership

for their cats, rabbits, and dogs by June 1st. ID’s are available at

the Extension Office or on the Washakie Co. 4-H Website.

http://www.wyoming4h.org/washakie4h/project-resources/

Swine Sale Weight Update

Sale weights for swine will REMAIN THE SAME for the 2015

Washakie County Fair. The sale committee will reevaluate after

the 2015 Washakie County Fair to decide on future changes. A

decision will be made prior to October 1st in order to be effective

for the 2016 Washakie County Fair.

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If you are interested in competing

in any of the competitions available at

Showcase Showdown contact us at

the Extension Office and we can help

you prepare! Check the website for

all the options available!

Showcase Showdown will be in

Cheyenne this year. This year’s

event will take place June 24-26.

Youth will have the opportunity to

participate in various contests, work-

shops, tours and so many other excit-

ing activities throughout the event.

You won’t want to miss out on this

exciting event! For more event de-

tails, visit www.uwyo.edu/4-h/

showcaseshowdown/index.html

Member Messages

County Fair will be Saturday July 25—

Saturday, August 1. This year’s

theme will be, “Blue Jeans, and Country Dreams.” There will be all

kinds of entertainment and activities to participate in! Make sure you

get your projects for fair done, and join us and enjoy a great week!

Fabric and Fashion Judging will be held on July 21 along with the

Public Style Revue that evening. County Fair Shoot will be July

20-23. Fairgrounds Clean-up will be on July 25.

St. Louis, Missouri June 14-17

The 4-H Filmfest is a national 4-H film festival. It is strictly for youth, but

like any major film festival, those who attend can connect with filmmak-

ing professionals to learn advanced techniques. The filmfest includes

workshops taught by professionals, along with film screenings, and

much more.

The Filmfest takes place in St. Louis, Missouri at the Hilton Frontenac

Hotel.

Youth from ages 11-18 on January 1, 2015 are eligible to attend, with a

chaperone. An “All Access Pass” may be purchased prior to arrival for

$129. The pass will grant entry to workshops and various event you

can choose throughout the filmfest.

Are you tired of sitting at home with nothing to do?

Then join us on July 14th for a 4-H Day Camp from

10:00 am-3:00pm. We will be doing lots of different

activities and experiments! EVERYONE is welcome!

Lunch will be provided. Please call the Office to RSVP

by July 9th so we can make sure we have enough

supplies to go around. Cost will be $5.

Join us for a day loaded with fun activities!!

Culture Fest

We will need help with the petting zoo during Culture Festi-

val, June 6th from 9-5. Give the office a call to sign up to

help or with any questions. We will be doing 4-H Promotion

during Culture Fest. We have a project of the hour during

the day. Call the Extension Office to sign up to help!

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Member Messages

Watch out for postcards and emails letting you know

about fun opportunities! Also, don’t forget to check our

website and our Facebook so you never miss out on fun!

This year County Shoot will be held at various times in Worland. Pre-registration is requested by June 1.

June 8, 6:00pm– Archery,

Washakie County Fairgrounds

June 9, 6:00pm– Air Rifle/Pistol,

Washakie County Fairgrounds

June 9, 6:00pm– Muzzleloading,

Worland Shooting Complex

June 10, 5:30pm– Shotgun,


June 11, 6:00pm– .22 Rifle/Pistol,


Members shall attend as many practices as needed to become competent in any discipline to participate in a competition in the current year. You have to partici-pate in a county or club match in order to partici-pate at the State Shoot in Douglas. The State Match will be July 9-12 in Douglas.

Again, this year you will NOT receive your livestock check

until a thank you has been written to your buyer. You must

bring the thank you with an addressed and stamped

envelope, along with your sale voucher to the Extension

Office to receive your check!! You will also need to write a

thank you for all Fair Awards and hand it in to the show

clerks or to the fair office in order to receive the award.

Let our donors and buyers how much they’re

appreciated!

We will be hosting a Showmanship Clinic, encompass-ing all species to help improve your showmanship and fitting skills for County and State Fair! We will be bringing in a professional from Arizona to share his knowledge with Washakie County and surrounding areas! Michael Zamudio is an alum of Connors State College, and the University of Arizona. He has his B.A. in Animal Science and his Master’s in Agriculture Edu-cation. Mr. Zamudio has been involved in livestock judging from the time he was 5. He has participated in a multitude of regional and national livestock judging competitions. He now judges shows all over the coun-try. He has also conducted numerous clinics on fitting, feeding, showmanship, and selection to over 700 stu-dents across the nation and Canada every summer.

June 12 - Washakie County Fairgrounds

5:00 pm—8:00 pm…………………..Swine

Bring your pig, brush and show stick

June 13 - Washakie County Fairgrounds

8:00 am—12:00 pm…………………….Beef

Bring your steer, comb and show stick

1:00 pm—5:00 pm…………………...Sheep/Goats

Bring your sheep/goat, clippers and stand

The cost will be $30 per person per species . Lunch will be on your own. RSVP by June 10th!

You don’t want to miss out on this amazing learning opportunity!

“Mike came to Alberta and did a 2 day judging clinic for our beef club. He was great at relating to kids from 9-19 and even many of our senior members said that having a game plan judging and for developing rea-sons made the whole process of judging less intimidat-ing. His enthusiasm was contagious and everyone felt

that it was one of the highlights of their year.”

- Lynn Tait

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4-H Camp Information

Registration—Due June 4th Registration is available on the County 4-H Website. The registration forms and

fees must be turned into the Extension Office by June 4th! The fee for camp will

be $70 for each member (if you need assistance with the registration fee, the 4-H

Council has a request for funds form that can be filled out).

Facilities Campers must stay in cabins, or camper trailers, NO TENTS! We have 4 cabins

this year, call the Extension Office to reserve a spot. Spots will be assigned on a

first come, first serve basis. There is a bath house with running water for showers

and a large lodge for indoor activities and meals.

Transportation Each member must be responsible for finding his or her own ride to and from

camp. It is suggested that clubs arrange for transportation for their members in

advance. The registration form has space to indicate who is providing rides to and

from camp and this must be filled out.

What?

Big Horn Basin 4-H Camp

Where?

H Diamond W Youth Camp

(Maps Available on our Website)

When?

5 PM June 18th to

1 PM June 21st

(Thursday-Sunday)

Outdoor Edibles Workshop at the 2014 Big Horn Basin 4-H Camp

What to Bring

Warm Coat

Raincoat

Walking Shoes

Sleeping Bag & Pillow

Changes of Clothes (at least 3)

Towel, washcloth, soap

Toothbrush, personal articles

Flashlight

Optional Items:

Shooting Eye Protection,

Costume for Dance, Camera,

Games or Sports Equipment,

Fishing Gear

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Jackpot Show Schedule

May 30-31: Laramie County Progress Show—Cheyenne

www.laramiecountyprogressshow.weebly.com

June 5: Hot Springs County Livestock Show—Thermopolis

Joey Johnson—(307)864-3421

June 5-7: Fremont County Spring Fair—Riverton

Fremont County Fair—(307)856-6611

June 13: Eastern Wyoming Youth Ex-po—Torrington

Jim Lippincott—(307)532-6245

June 19-20: Cowboy Youth Classic—Laramie

Mary Louise Wood—(307)721-2571

June 20: High Desert Classic—Evanston

Crystal Sims—(307)679-8966

June 20: Wacky Wazoos Jackpot—Evanston

Jane Siegismund—(307)783-0570

June 27: Sublette County Fair Sum-mer Jackpot—Big Piney

Robin Schamber—(307)367-4380

June 27: Park County Summer Sizzler Jackpot—Powell

Travis Mehling—(307)250-5440

June 28: Big Horn County Summer Jackpot—Basin

Gretchen Gasvoda—(307)765-2868

Participants in the 2014 Wyoming State 4-H Round Robin

Around the State For details or more information contact the Extension Office at (307)347-3431

For monthly Character Counts go to: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/character-counts/newsletter-inserts/index.html

Responsibility is doing your best to

take care of the things around you

that need to be done.

Responsibility involves a few things:

Accountability

Using Self Control

Having Goals

Choosing a positive attitude

Doing your duty

How do we learn to be responsi-

ble? When we practice being re-

sponsible, we learn how to be

more responsible. We also learn

responsibility from good role mod-

els.

A big part of being responsible is

making good choices. The

two fundamental princi-

ples of good decisions

are: 1—We all have the

power to decide what we

do and what we say.

2—We are all morally re-

sponsible for the conse-

quences of our choices.

The Six Letter Solution

Prep: Have the following group

of letters written on a flip chart

or white board before club

members arrive. Be sure to

keep this exact order:

RSIESXPLOETNTSIBEL-

RISTY.

Directions: Hidden in this jum-

ble of letters is a specific word

in the English language that

can only be found if you re-

move six letters. If you find it,

write it down so everyone has

a chance to discover it. What

questions do you have?

(The trick to the activity is to

eliminate the letters “s-i-x-l-e-t-

t-e-r-s” to reveal the hidden

word of responsibility. )

After the youth have figured

out the activity or you show

them the

trick, discuss the different

aspects of responsibility.

Possible discussion start-

ers are:

What does responsibility

mean to you?

How have you seen others

act responsibly?

Do you think responsibility

is important? Why?

How can we be responsi-

ble 4-H members?

4-H Activity

Responsibility

RESPONSIBILITY

Clover Connection

Head - Think things

through thoroughly and

set goals

Heart - Be a good friend

and take care of those

around you.

Hands – Do what needs

to be done without being

asked.

Health – Take care of

your body by exercising

June, 2015

Like this activity? Find more like it in the “Good Ideas Book” at your local Extension Office

Remember, being responsi-

ble isn’t always easy. If we

work hard, and take responsi-

bility for ourselves, it will be

worth it in the end. Being re-

sponsible helps us achieve

great things, and helps us

feel good about ourselves

and our accomplishments.

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