July 2011 Clover Patch

The July Newsletter can be found at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters/july-2011-clover-patch/view.

Successful Regional 4-H Camp Creates Memories to Last a Lifetime

The only real training for leadership is leadership. “Take the Lead” was the theme at this year’s Regional 4-H Camp.  Camp Kanesatake in Spruce Creek was buzzing with 4-H members from eight different counties across central Pennsylvania from June 19^th until the 23^rd.

The camp theme of “Take the Lead,” allowed the campers to be exposed to different leadership roles including workshops that promoted responsibility, self-help, self-esteem, public speaking and how to lead instead of boss. Those who participated, not only experienced workshops which helped to prepare them for leadership roles, but also were given the opportunities to ride on a zipline, swim in the enormous pool, join in sport and recreational games, partake in art and craft activities, enjoy campfires, catch fish, see local wildlife and attend a dance! Campers also had a blast, goofing around as Denny Huber, Balloon Artist and Magician, showed off his talents.

Clinton County had thirty traditional campers and seven mini-campers participate. Mini-Camp, an overnight experience for eight and nine year olds, took place on Sunday, June 19^th, until Monday afternoon. Traditional-Camp, a four-day, three-night experience for 4-H’ers ages nine to fourteen, took place from Monday, June 20^th until the evening of Thursday, June 23^rd. A half-price scholarship was graciously presented to those children who participated from Clinton County through a grant from the Community Foundation.

4-H camp is made possible by Penn State Extension as a time for 4-H members to not only relax and create summer memories that will last a lifetime, but also learn skills that will benefit them and their communities. Thirty-two teenaged volunteer councilors and eighteen adult staff, both extension employees and 4-H volunteers, helped to make this year’s 4-H camp a successful event for the young 4-H members to enjoy.

Youth & Adult Volunteers Needed

We are needing a few volunteers for the following items.  Please let Lauren Dwyer know if you are able to help by emailing her at l.k.dwyer@iup.edu or calling her at (570) 726-0022.

July 22– Youth Needed from 8:30am-11:45am at the Penn Stater for 4-H Display Table

August 2– Teens & Adults @ 6pm to get Food Booth ready for fair.

August 4– 1 or 2 Youth needed to talk about 4-H experience at Kiwanis meeting at noon.

August 5–  Youth or Adults from 8am-noon to work Volunteer Food Booth Shift.

4-H Round Ups & Fair Info Letter

I can't belive it's almost July already!  Before we know it, it will be time for the fair and our 4-H Round Ups!  Use the link below to access a letter filled with information for 4-H members at the fair.

http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/fair-and-food-booth-items/4-h-round-up-fair-info-letter/view

Regional 4-H Driving Clinic

Clinton County will be hosting a driving clinic that is open to all 4-H members and open drivers.  The date is June 27 at 5 pm.  Pre-registration is required.  If there are not at least 5 combination driver/horse registered for the event then the event will be cancelled.  For more information please contact the Extension Office 570-726-0022.

Pee Wee Horse Show and Tack Swap Canceled

The Pee Wee Horse Show and Tack Swap scheduled for June 25 at the fairgrounds have been cancelled.

Reminder for Public Speaking Contest and 4-H Mini Round Up

Don't forget to contact Becky Sellers if you are planning to participate in the Clinton County 4-H Public Speaking Contest by Friday, June 24th!  Everyone should also register for Mini Round Up on E-data by Friday. 

Correction to State Horse Show Fee

A recent blog message stated that all State Horse Show fees, including Production State Horse Show fees, were raised to $30.  The State Horse Program just released an update stating that the fee per class to show at States will be $25 as in past years.

Teen Leader Council to Host Car Wash

The 4-H Teen Leader Council will be holding a car wash on July 16, 2011 at the Sears parking lot in Lock Haven.  The car wash will go from 9am-2pm.  There is no set cost but they are asking for a donation.  Come on out and support the Teens!

2011 Fair Horse Stall Registration

Attention horse members who intend to stall horses during the 2011 Clinton County Fair.   Horse Stalling Registration forms and directions can be found at:  http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses.

Important Notice for Poultry Exibitors

We have just been informed by the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic laboratory that there will be a charge for some of the testing of poultry.    The majority of the testing fees are being absorbed by a grant – but each bird tested will be charged the following rates: 

AI AGID – (done on all exhibition birds except waterfowl) - $0.55 per sample

AI VI – (done on waterfowl)- $15.00 per swab pool of up to 5 birds (birds must be pooled by species, i.e. ducks and geese must be tested separately)

Pullorum – (done on all exhibition birds except waterfowl) – $0.50 per sample

So, for chickens & turkeys – the fee is $1.05 per bird that they are showing (this is the total for AI and pullorum testing). 

For ducks and geese, the fee is $15 per tube of swabs, and you can submit between 1 – 5 swabs per tube.  Unfortunately, this is a significantly more expensive test than the testing required for the other birds, but the less expensive AI tests do not work for waterfowl.

Payment for these fees must be remitted at the time of testing.   As a reminder, testing will be conducted at the Small Animal Barn at the Clinton County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 1 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm and again on Saturday, July 2 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.   You will need to bring exact change or a check payable to Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.  

For those showing ducks – I’m not certain how we can fairly do this – each tube submitted will be charged $15 (and can contain testing of two pairs) – the fee can be split between the two entries – however, if there is only one pair the entire $15 would need to be charged.    I believe we are aware of only three pairs that will be entered – so the “fair” thing to do would be to expect that we will need to submit two tubes – for a total of $30 – and the split would be $10 per each pair of ducks.   

I apologize for the delay in getting you this information – our original interpretation of the communication indicated that the fees would be completely subsidized by the grant – but we just received information that this interpretation was incorrect.    

If anyone has questions, please contact me at 570-726-7675.  Thank you.  

Bob and Gwen Bechdel

Poultry Chairs/Certified Poultry Technicians

IMPORTANT HORSE ENROLLMENT NOTICE

Both e-data and horse enrollment was due on June 1, 2011.  Many members HAVE NOT completed their horse enrollment.  Members MUST download to e-data, the Negative Coggins Test, the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship form, the Rabies certificate of verification and, if available, the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) along with correctly entering horse information on e-data and submitting hard copies of the horse enrollment. 

If you are uncertain on whether your horse enrollment is complete please contact your organizational club leader and/or the Extension Office 570-726-0022 to check on your horse enrollment status.  All members will have until June 15 to make sure their horse enrollment is correctly completed on e-data and in hard copy.  Any horse members who do not have their horse enrollment complete by June 15 will not be able to participate in the August 6, 2011 Clinton County 4-H Horse & Pony Round Up held during fair week or in any Regional Production Show.

PA 4-H Horse Program Safety Award Application

Individual clubs, leaders and HPDC are eligible to submit an application for the PA 4-H Horse Program Safety Award Application.  More information and the application may be found at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs.

Volunteers- Level 3 & 4 Examiner Training

Any screened volunteer leaders interested in becoming a Level 3 & 4 examiner may attend a training July 12 at PSU.  You will need to obtain a recommendation form signed by the Clinton County Horse Program Assistant.  Pre-registration is required.  More information is available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses. 

June 2011 Newsletter

View the June Cloverpatch at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters/june-2011-newsletter/view.