HPDC Meeting Rescheduled

The Horse Program Development Committee meeting will be rescheduled for Aug. 4th at the fairgrounds at 7pm.

Fair Registration Reminders

• Please remember that 4-H members who want to participate in the Presentations on Wednesday, August 11, 2010  at noon at the fair, should register through the extension office by August 5th. 

• All clubs submitting Club Displays should contact the extension office by August 5th, 2010.  (570) 726-0022.

4-H Talent Show Canceled

I know it has been advertised that the 4-H Talent Show will take place at the fair this year. It is my understanding that this is something that has been led by volunteers in the past. However, I was recently informed that last year, the event did not happen. So, unless there are any volunteers out there who would like to take the lead on this event, I would like to announce that it will be canceled for this year’s fair. This will save from having any disappointed members who show up planning to perform their talent.

Equine Skillathon and Competitive Trail Ride Reminders

Attention those interested in the 4-H Horse Program!




A reminder that entry information has been sent out to the counties for this year's Equine Skillathon at Ag Progress Days (to be held Aug. 19th), as well as the State Competitive Trial ride (to be held Sept. 17-18th). Please contact your local extension office for more information on these events. To find information on your local extension office, please follow this link: http://cas.psu.edu/directory/



Deadlines:

Skillathon entries are due by Aug. 4th

Trail Ride entries are due by Aug. 27th

Ram & Goat Sale

View the information below for the annual Ram & Goat Sale.

http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/Ram&GoatSale.pdf

Scrapies information for Sheep & Goats

Below are two documents that should prove helpful for you as you prepare for the fair.  We need to make sure that all guidelines for sheep and goats are followed when it comes to Scrapies ID and other related information.  If you own sheep or goats, please take a look at these documents.

Scrapies Flyer:  http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/Scrapies.pdf

Scrapies Quarantine Info:  http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/ScrapiesQuarantine.pdf

Market Goat Projects and E-data

At this time, there is no Market Goat Project listed on E-data.  A contact has been made to the state level regarding this project, but we have not received an asnwer yet.  At this time, please don't worry about marking anything in place of this project.  Members will not be penalized for not having it marked.

Livestock Clean Up Night at Fairgrounds

The livestock clean up night at the fairgrounds is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2010.  Any questions should be directed to Wayne Bechdel.

PDC Meeting

A 4-H Program Development Committee Meeting will be held on July 20, 2010 at 7pm at the Extension Office.  Committee members are asked to attend, but other volunteers are also welcome to attend.  If you have questions, please call (570) 726-0022 ext. 131.

Results of the Mini Round Up

The Clinton County 4-H Mini Round Up went very well last night.  There were 7 4-H members who presented speeches and presentations.  A lot of good fair information was shared and the ice cream social was excellent.  The results of the Public Speaking Contest is below:

Sr. Speech:          1st Place- Chelsea Geyer

Sr. Presentations: 1st Place- Destiny Stover
                            2nd Place- Shelbey Parker

Jr. Presentations:  1st Place- Kayla Kimble
                             2nd Place- Blaze Bierly
                             3rd Place- Allison Benna
                             4th Place- Morgan Kerstetter

2011 Farm Show Application

The 2011 Farm Show Scholarship application is now available at the following link:


http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/page/scholarshipfoundation.aspx

Clinton County 4-H Fundraiser Results

I am pleased to announce that the Clinton County 4-H Discount Card sale has raised over $3,000 to date.  We are still expecting some cards from clubs and they are still available for sale at the extension office.  So, if you think you can sell more cards, please pick them up at the extension office.  They will also be for sale at the food booth during the fair.  Maybe we can turn that $3,000 profit into $5,000.

Congratulations to Evan Duck who won the drawing for two movie tickets.  Also, the club to receive the Ice Cream Social will be the Hoofbeats 4-H Club.  They were the club to sell the most cards on average per member.  Thank you to everyone who sold cards.  Keep up the good work!

Sheep & Goat Fitting & Showmanship Opportunity

Calico Creek will be hosting a Fitting and Showmanship Clinic on July 10, 2010.  The event will begin at 10pm and is open to the public.  It is FREE to participate.  You may contact Calico Creek by calling (570) 726-3647. 

July Newsletter

The July Clover Patch can be found at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/CloverPatchJuly2010.pdf.