Clinton County 4-H

2012-02-01T16:42:00.002-05:00

The February Clover Patch is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters.

Your Input is Requested for the 2012 Clinton County 4-H Achievement Night Date

2012-02-01T16:41:00.002-05:00

In order to plan a successful 4-H Achievement Night for 2012, we are seeking your input on the best day for the event. It will be held at the Learning Center again this year with a dairy bar and desserts. We will not be planning a full meal. Of course, we know we will not be able to meet everyone’s schedule, but would like to plan it on an evening that works for the most families. So, please go to the link below to select the dates that works for your family by February 15, 2012. It should only take a few moments of your time and we do request that everyone only take this survey once.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RXPYP2J

Clinton County 4-H Returning Member Deadline

2012-01-30T11:07:00.001-05:00

Attention returning 4-H Members:

Please note that there is only one day left for returning members to register for the Clinton County 4-H Program. The deadline is Tuesday, January 31^st. Please use the checklist below to make sure you have everything you need completed. Any information placed in the drop box prior to 8 am on Wednesday, February 1^st will be accepted and anything postmarked on or before January 31^st will be accepted.

· E-data Enrollment

- Enrolled

- Photo Release & Member Conduct Form Signed

- Medical Form Complete

· Parental Permission Form in Hard Copy- http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/parental-permissions-form/view

· $15 Education Materials Fee (Checks payable to: Clinton County 4-H)

If you are participating in horse activities:

· $25 Horse Fee (Checks payable to Clinton County 4-H)

· Acknowledgement of Risk Form in Hard Copy- http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses/forms/pa-4-h-horse-program-acknowledgement-of-risk/view

· Other horse enrollment info will be required by June 1^st.

Summer Assistant Position

2012-01-24T10:44:00.000-05:00

To assist Penn State University Cooperative Extension staff in providing non-formal education for youth and adults. Responsibilities will include: organizing and conducting educational programs, 4-H camp, assisting at the Clinton County Fair and 4-H Round-up, and other duties as requested. Candidate must be at least 19 years old as of January 1, 2011. The position will start around mid- May and run until mid- August with some flexibility on dates. The rate of pay is $10 an hour with 454 hours available. To apply before February 27, 2012, contact the office at 570-726-0022 ext 126 for an application. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer.

Spring Judging Contests

2012-01-19T15:24:00.000-05:00

Information is now available for the Spring Judging Contests hosted by Block and Bridle and Dairy Science Club on Saturday, March 17. The links are below. Please inform Becky Sellers if you plan to attend these contests so that your activity can be recorded for the year.

Livestock-http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/livestock

Horse- http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses

4-H Centennial Year Follows a Year of Achievements

2012-01-18T15:08:00.000-05:00

As Pennsylvania 4-H moves into its Centennial year, Clinton County 4-H is also moving forward as strong as ever. Current 4-H members are getting their final registrations done for the new year and looking ahead to the projects and activities of the busy months to come. New members are also welcome to join 4-H by calling the Extension Office at (570) 726-0022. With such a big year in front of us, it seems like the perfect time to remember some of the accomplishments of the past year.

One life skill that every 4-H member has the opportunity to gain is goal setting. They learn at a very early age that the best accomplishments in life stem from the goals they have set for themselves along the way. Each 4-H member set some type of goal for themselves in 2011. Some may have been as large as winning Grand Champion at the Fair. Some may have been to complete a quality project for Round Up or to participate in the County Public Speaking Contest. Some may have even set out to learn a new skill or make a few new friends. No matter what their goals were, Clinton County 4-H members had many accomplishments throughout the year.

In November, a few very prestigious awards were given to 4-H members, volunteers and friends of 4-H. Through an application and interview process, Kayla Kimble was chosen as Clinton County’s 2011 Outstanding Junior 4-H Member and McCartney Register earned an Honorable Mention for her excellent interview as well. Charles Walizer was nominated and named Clinton County 4-H Leader of the Year. Hoofbeats 4-H Club earned the title of 2011 4-H Club of the Year and Friends of 4-H Awards were given to the Clinton County Community Foundation and the Clinton County Fair Association. Hunter Andrus and Vanessa Barner also received 4-H Scholarships to aid them in their college endeavors.

4-H members should also be commended for the variety and quality of 4-H programs they participated in throughout the year. Members wishing to improve their leadership skills participated in activities such as the 4-H State Leadership Conference, 4-H Regional Teen Retreat, 4-H Camp Counselor Training, 4-H Capital Days and several served on the 4-H Teen Leader Council. 39 members went to Regional 4-H Camp. Nine 4-H members participated in the County Public Speaking Contest in June and three members even gave presentations at the 6^th Grade Field Days in September. One member went to the State Livestock Judging day at Penn State and represented Clinton County very well. One member also represented Clinton County on State 4-H Team Horse Power. A majority of the 183 4-H members raised and showed livestock or horses at the Clinton County Fair and many of those went onto District and State Shows. To top it off, 4-H members are constantly participating in community service and events within their club, all year long.

For some 4-H members, 2010-2011 was either their first or last year as a 4-H member. Clinton County had 40 new 4-H members and 11 who had put in their final year of 4-H. Each of these places in one’s 4-H career brings very different goals and challenges. The new members are learning all about 4-H and the projects they take on while the outgoing members have put in 10 or 11 years with the program and have spent many of those years helping younger members. These 4-H alumni are now pursuing their futures using everything 4-H and the volunteers working within it have taught them. Welcome to all new 4-H members and good luck to our alumni. Finally, thank you to all Volunteers and supporters who make it possible for the youth involved in 4-H to achieve their goals and master the life skills this program has to offer.

Horse Skillathon

2012-01-18T10:56:00.002-05:00

Information on the Horse Skillathon Feb 11, 2012 is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses.

Penn State Extension Board Elections for Clinton County

2012-01-17T12:06:00.002-05:00

Dear Friend,

The local Penn State Extension Board for Clinton County is seeking your input during the annual election for the Clinton County Extension Board. Since 1917, the strongest attribute of the local Extension Office has been the ability to meet local needs through the involvement of volunteers interested in making a positive difference in their community. In these difficult financial times, the local Extension Office relies heavily on Extension Board volunteers for programmatic ideas, avenues to greater efficiency, and strategies to increase educational opportunities for local residents.

The local Extension Board works with Extension educators based in Clinton County to bring important programs to the County. In 2011, the local Extension Office was home to programs, staff, and volunteers providing leadership for 4-H and youth development, commercial horticulture, Master Gardeners and home gardening, equine and livestock, agronomic crops, dairy, forestry, water quality and home water testing, parenting, childcare, shale gas economics and workforce development, volunteer development, Clinton County Dental Clinic, and much more. Educational programs coordinated by the local Extension Office reached thousands of Clinton County residents at hundreds of public meetings. The local Extension Office also provided educational information via YouTube, webcasting, Twitter, Facebook, specialized blogs, and nine regular newspaper columns on everything from home gardening to positive youth development and Marcellus Shale to improved agricultural practices.

The local Extension Board is a critical connection between the needs of Clinton County, local Extension staff, and Penn State University. Each year an annual election is held to nominate three Clinton County residents to serve on the Clinton County Extension Board. Any resident of Clinton County (including 4-H members), who is interested in Extension programs and using Extension services, is a member of the Clinton County Extension Association and eligible to vote in the Board election.

You can participate in the election by clicking the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Clinton_Extension. Should you have any trouble accessing the ballot, simply copy the link to your web browser. Anyone not wishing to vote electronically can pick-up a ballot during regular business hours at the local Extension Office, 47 Cooperation Lane, Mill Hall, PA. All voting will conclude on Friday, January 27, 2012, at 5:00 pm.

Your ballot will be kept absolutely confidential. Your voting participation is voluntary and will help us make local Extension programs even better! The results will be compiled in a summary form to protect confidentiality.

Thank you in advance for your help and participation in the Clinton County Extension Board election process.

Sincerely

Rich Wykoff

Extension Board President, Clinton County

Jim Ladlee

County Extension Director, Clinton County

PS If you need technical assistance, please call 726-0022x126.

Horse Enrollments

2012-01-13T15:00:00.002-05:00

Currently the carry over for horse enrollments on e-data is not available. Members many enter new horse project information. A notice will be sent out through the blog when carry over horse enrollment is available. A reminder that any horse member using a new project horse and/or a different horse in 4-H events must submit a current negative coggins test result and certificate of proof of rabies vaccination before they can participate in a 4-H event that is utilizing horses. If you have any questions contact 570-726-0022. A Tack Swap & Clothing Sale flyer hosted by Miller's Gun Shop has been posted on the horse web site: http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses. Information is available on e-data for the Feb 11, 2012 Skillathon that will be held in the Learning Center as part of Cassidy Myer's Senior Project. The flyer will be placed on the website when available.

HPDC Meeting- Feb. 1, 2012

2012-01-10T14:00:00.002-05:00

The next meeting for the Horse Program Development Committee (HPDC) will be Feb 1, 2012 at 7 pm in the Extension Office meeting room #2. There will not be a HPDC meeting in March. Please remember to register on e-data.

Discount Card Fundraiser

2012-01-10T13:37:00.002-05:00

The Clinton County 4-H Discount Card Fundraiser has officially begun. The kids will be receiving the cards to sell shortly. So, be sure to see a Clinton County 4-H member to purchase your card for only $10. It is full of all kinds of discounts all over Clinton County!

Regional 4-H Teen Retreat

2012-01-03T13:37:00.001-05:00

Good afternoon 4-H Families,

The brochure for the 2012 Regional 4-H Teen Retreat can be found at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/2012-regional-4-h-teen-retreat/view. This is a wonderful opportunity for teens to meet other members from their region, learn new skills and have a blast! This year, the retreat is being held in Clinton County, so, I’m hoping we can get a nice turn out to represent our county. Please also note that I have applied for a Clinton County Community Foundation grant to cover $40 of the fee for up to 10 participants. We have gotten this grant in the past, but there is no guarantee for this year. We should know whether we received the grant in early February. The Early Bird registration deadline is March 1^st, 2012.

4-H Enrollment Completion Information

2012-01-03T13:31:00.003-05:00

Hello 4-H Families,

It’s hard to believe we are in a new calendar year already! This also means that the 4-H Enrollment Deadline is drawing near. Returning members must have completed their 4-H Enrollment by January 31, 2011. This means they should turn in a hard copy of the Parental Permission Form (found at the link below), pay a $15 materials fee (plus $25 if a horse member), carry over their e-data registration and complete any information requested by e-data. This is a hard deadline this year and MUST be honored.

Parental Permission Form- http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/parental-permissions-form/view

We do ask all volunteers to please carry over their registration as soon as possible. New 4-H members must be enrolled by May 1, 2011, but the earlier the better.

We do understand that everyone does not have convenient access to internet or even a computer, so we have opened a 4-H Center at the Clinton County Extension Office where these resources are available along with a printer/scanner/copier for your convenience. We do ask that these tools only be used for 4-H purposes and that an appointment is made with me in order to ensure its availability.

If you have any questions regarding the above items, please do not hesitate to contact me via my contact information below.

Rebecca A. Sellers

4-H & Youth Development Educator
Clinton County Resource & Education Center
47 Cooperation Lane
Mill Hall, PA 17751
Phone: (570)726-0022
Fax: (570)726-2237

January 2012 Newsletter

2012-01-03T10:51:00.001-05:00

The January 2012 Clover Patch is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters/june-2011-newsletter/view.

December 2011 Clover Patch

2011-12-01T11:47:00.000-05:00

The December 4-H Newsletter is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters.

Upcoming Horse Events

2011-11-18T10:19:00.002-05:00

Attention Horse Members & Leaders: New meetings and events have been entered into e-data. Details of the events will be entered when information is confirmed. On Jan 4, 2012 at 6 pm a meeting of all Horsemanship Skills Examiners will be held at the Extension Office to discuss the future of Horsemanship Skills in Clinton County. Please, if you are a HS examiner plan to attend. A member will be doing a high school Senior Project this Feb 11 centered on a skillathon that will be open to all 4-H members, leaders and the public. More details on this event will be distributed at a later date. Both events are listed on e-data (minus the details). Please register for the events or email hbm10@psu.edu if you have further questions.

4-H Poultry Workshop

2011-11-01T11:49:00.000-04:00

A 4-H Poultry Workshop will be offered on December 8^th, 2011. This will be a great opportunity for you to gain some poultry knowledge and skills from expert, Phil Clauer. 2 Volunteer Training Hours will be awarded for Volunteers who attend and register through e-data. All who plan to participate should register on e-data at http://extension.psu.edu/edata. They flyer for the event can be found at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/livestock/4-h-poultry-workshop/view.

November 2011 Clover Patch

2011-10-31T10:59:00.002-04:00

The November 2011 Newsletter is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters.

Achievement Night Canceled- Awards List

2011-10-31T10:58:00.002-04:00

After much consideration, we have decided to cancel the Achievement Night scheduled for Saturday, November 5^th due to little attendance expected. After much discussion regarding rescheduling, the decision has been made not to reschedule due to the upcoming holidays and availability of facilities. We feel it is best to move forward into the new year. However, it is important for youth and volunteers to be recognized for their efforts this year, so a list has been placed online at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members. Be sure to take a look at the document since many are being recognized for participation in various events along with some major awards. We do encourage clubs to recognize their members at their next meeting and awards and gifts can be picked up at the Extension Office between November 7^th and December 22^nd.

Project books may also be picked up during this time. Leaders may obtain books for their members, but will be asked to sign for the books they take so that we can be sure none are lost.

This cancellation is unfortunate, but you can be assured that we will be planning to continue the event next year. Thank you to all volunteers for your hard work and congratulations to all 4-H Members on a successful year!

Achievement Night Reminder

2011-10-19T10:25:00.002-04:00

Dear 4-H Families,

The Clinton County 4-H Achievement Night on Saturday, November 5^th is fast approaching. It will be held at the Mill Hall Church of Christ and will be a pot luck dinner. Dinner and a Silent Auction will begin at 6pm with the awards ceremony to follow. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and clubs are asked to provide a theme basket for the silent auction.

We are planning to provide a meat dish on behalf of Clinton County 4-H. So, it is extremely important that everyone register through e-data by Monday, October 31^st if you plan to attend. If you are bringing family members who are not members or volunteers and cannot register through e-data, please send me a note so that we have an accurate count.

I look forward to seeing many of you there!

Christmas Parade

2011-10-17T11:54:00.000-04:00

If any clubs are interested in being in the mill Hall Christmas Parade on November 26, 2011, please contact Barb Killerman at (814) 726-6159.

Polocrosse Clinic

2011-10-17T11:48:00.000-04:00

Attention 4-H Horse Members and Leaders.
In February 2010 a club was formed in Centre County called Happy Valley Polocrosse. This club is one of many in the American Polocrosse Association (http://www.americanpolocrosse.org/). If you have not heard of polocrosse, it is a fun and exhilarating horse sport that is best described as Lacrosse on horseback! Both mounted and unmounted practices are held. The American Polocrosse Association provides opportunities for clinics, exchanges and tournaments. Happy Valley Polocrosse Club is holding a Polocrosse Made Simple Clinic this Fall with Ryan Murphy, World Cup Player. It will be held on October 22nd and 23rd on Rt. 550 in Warriors Mark. Please check out the flyer and entry form that can be found at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses. This club is not part of or sanctioned by the PA State 4-H program.

Attention Horse Members and Leaders

2011-10-05T13:19:00.002-04:00

The District V Horse Meeting will be held at 7 pm on November 9, 2011 at the Bonanza Steak House in New Columbia, PA. The District minutes of the May 2011 meeting are posted on the Clinton County Horse Web Site. Please remember if you are a 4-H horse members who qualified to attend the 2011 PA State 4-H Horse Show you need to mail or drop off your stall fee(s) as soon as possible to the Clinton County Extension Office. The deadline is Oct 7, but the sooner everyone gets their fees in, the quicker and easier it is for the office to sent it on to the state committee. Hannah Norman and Winnie and Ellen Turner with Zips Honey Bun have additional classes they are participating in at the State Horse Show. Hanna qualifies in Miniature Horse Trail In Hand class and Ellen in Senior Western Grooming & Showmanship! Good luck to all qualifiers!

Countywide Service Project for the Women's Center

2011-10-04T10:56:00.000-04:00

Clinton County 4-H will be collecting items for the Women’s Center from now until November 14^th. A list of items needed are below. This will serve as our Countywide Community Service Activity. There will be two locations to drop items off and a collection box will also be available at 4-H Achievement Night. The Extension Office will serve as one location and Susquehanna Eye Associates will be the other location. Their address and hours of operation as follows: 930 Bellefonte Ave. Lock Haven

Mon, Tues, Friday 8 to 4:30. Wed 8 to noon and Thursday 8 to 6pm.

Items to be collected:

Paper products - Toilet paper, paper plates, cups, napkins, paper towels

Chef Boyardee - Pizza in a box - Any flavors

Saran Wrap

Wood Cleaner

Kids DVD - New or used

Floor Cleaner

Coffee

Dryer Sheets

Clorax

Hand Soaps

Laundry Detergent for HE washers

Batteries - all sizes

Diapers/wipes - all sizes

State Horse Show Planning Meeting

2011-09-28T12:53:00.002-04:00

Attention horse members: The 2011 PA State 4-H Horse Show Planning Meeting will be held on Oct 5 at 6 pm at Lea Ann Kimble's farm (rear of Millers Gun Shop). The minutes of the Sept 21 planning meeting are posted at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses

Penn National Horse Show Youth Opportunities

2011-09-28T12:48:00.002-04:00

Pennsylvania National Horse Show is offering two unique opportunities to any 4-H member or clubs who may be interested. Any 4-H Club may have free admission any time during Junior Weekend (Oct. 13-16, 2011) and any 4-H member (or any child) may sign up for an equine learning experience with hourly behind the scenes tours and education stations on Saturday, Oct 15, 2011. Flyers explaining these opportunities can be found at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses. The Penn National Horse Show runs from October 13 - 22 at the farm show complex in Harrisburg.

4-H Books Due!

2011-09-26T14:35:00.002-04:00

Don't forget: All 4-H Books are due to the Clinton County Extension Office by Friday, September 30th!

Farm Show Tagging Deadline

2011-09-26T10:15:00.001-04:00

The Farm Show market swine, lamb, and goat tagging / entry deadline is 10/15/11. If you are planning to show at the farm show and have not already, please contact Wayne Bechdel immediately so that he can tag your animals!

State Horse Show Meeting Minutes Available

2011-09-08T10:58:00.002-04:00

The minutes for the Sept 7 PA State 4-H Horse Show Committee Meeting can be located at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses

State Horse Show Sweatshirts

2011-09-08T10:37:00.002-04:00

Rachel Turner volunteered to order hood sweatshirts for 4-H members and qualifiers for 2011 State Horse Show. They will be the color of Keystone Blue and will cost $18.00. The sweatshirts for qualifiers will have on them Clinton County 4-H…2011 State Qualifier. Others ordering will have on their sweatshirt Clinton County 4-H…2011 State Horse Show. Qualifiers and anyone else interested (4-H members, families, parents, and friends) are welcome to order a sweatshirt. Orders are due to Rachel by Sept 30. Those who order and are going to the state horse show will pay Rachel and pick up their hoodie at the state horse show. Those ordering and are not attending the state horse show need to contact Rachel for delivery and payment plans. Please contact Rachel at rlturner@uplink.net 570-748-0219.

Clinton County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner

2011-09-06T12:19:00.001-04:00

Don’t forget about the Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Clinton County 4-H on September 28^th! Share the attached flyer with family and friends and don’t forget to let me know if you’d like to buy/sell some tickets! The time is drawing near and we NEED to make this a good fundraiser, hopefully the only countywide one for the year!

September 2011 Newsletter

2011-09-01T15:36:00.000-04:00

The September 2011 Clover Patch is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters.

Farm Show Camping fee for the 2011 PA State Horse Show

2011-09-01T10:31:00.002-04:00

The Farm Show Camping fee for the 2011 PA State Horse Show will be $100. This will be paid to farm show security when you hook up at the site. You will possibly need to provide a driver's license and/or plate number for vehicles. at time of hook-up.

4-H Results from the Clinton County Fair

2011-08-30T15:59:00.001-04:00

View all 4-H results from the Clinton County Fair at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/4-h-round-up-results/view.

Project & Office Books due September 30th

2011-08-29T16:21:00.002-04:00

Dear 4-H Families,

Can you believe it’s almost September already!? That means you will all probably be putting finishing touches on your 4-H project and officer books for the year. This is a reminder that all books need to be turned into the Extension office prior to September 30^th, 2011. So, you will need to be sure that your leader looks at and grades it prior to that time. Anyone who does not complete a project book will not be able to take on that project next year.

Please do not forget about your officer books as they are very important too. We will need to collect the Treasurer’s Binder from ALL clubs in order to complete the club audits and tax filing information.

HPDC Meeting

2011-08-24T16:25:00.002-04:00

HPDC (Horse Program Development Committee) meeting is Sept 7 at 7 pm at the Extension Office. All horse leaders, members and parents are welcome to attend. Please remember to sign up on e-data.

State Horse Show Qualifiers Meeting

2011-08-24T16:24:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to all the horse members who have qualified for the 2011 PA State 4-H Horse Show held at the Farm Show Complex Oct 28- 30. On Sept 7 a State 4-H Horse Show meeting for qualifiers, leaders and members will be held at 6 pm at the Extension Office. Information for the state horse show qualifiers is available on the horse web site: http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses. Please remember to sign up on e-data.

Revised District V Ring Schedule

2011-08-18T10:58:00.000-04:00

The District V, Aug 20 ring schedule has been revised from the previous schedule handed out on Aug 6 at the Clinton County Round Up event. The revised schedule can be found at the link below. The starting time of the District V Horse Show is 8:30 am and the show will be held at the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds.

http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses/upcoming-events-and-announcements/revised-district-v-ring-schedule/view

12 Clinton County 4-H Members Qualify for Production Show

2011-08-18T10:52:00.000-04:00

12 Clinton County 4-H members with 23 horse entries qualified at the Aug 3 Regional Production Show in Williamsport, PA for the 2011 PA State 4-H Horse Show. The names of the exhibitors and qualifying horses/ponies are available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses/upcoming-events-and-announcements/2011-production-qualifiers/view

2011 PA 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award

2011-08-16T09:49:00.000-04:00

Hi all,

This is just a reminder that the deadline for the 2011 PA 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member Award application submission is August 26, 2011. Therefore, I must have any applications in at the Clinton County Office by Aug 23, to give me ample time to submit by the deadline. Only one application can be submitted from each county, therefore if we have more than one application a committee will chose the application from Clinton County 4-H Horse Program that best fits the requirements. Please submit applications to Attention: Helene

Thanks,

Helene

2011 Fair Reminders

2011-08-01T15:13:00.000-04:00

1. The 4-H Registrations will occur as follows on Friday, August 5th:

- Livestock animal weigh in- 7am-noon @ barns

- Livestock Passes & Book Check- 4-6pm@ 4-H Building

- General 4-H Face to Face Judging, Book Check & Passes- 4-6pm @ 4-H Building

- Horse Book Check & Passes- 6-7pm @ Horse Barns

2. The Food Booth will be open on Friday, August 5^th from 8am-noon.

3. Thank you cards and envelopes (leftover from the open house) will be available during fair week in the Extension Office at the fairgrounds for those who would like to get a jump start on thanking those who helped you through this project year, including buyers.

4. Flyers will be available in the Extension office at the fairgrounds during fair week for anyone who would like to get a jump start on buying catalog ads for 2012.

5. Don’t forget to work with the exhibitors around you to keep your stalls nice and neat throughout the week for Good Housekeeping judging. Free drinks will be given to the winners!

6. Be sure to note when your club is assigned to work in the 4-H Food Booth throughout the week. It is essential that everyone participates in this fundraiser in order for it to run smoothly.

7. Thanks to a few volunteers along with a sponsor, the 4-H breakfast will be offered again this year. A pancake breakfast will be served to 4-H members only on Thursday morning from 8am-10am.

8. Arm bands will be given instead of ticket packets to youth over 12. You will need to keep these on at all times throughout the week in order to be admitted to the fair.

9. Don’t forget about the 4-H Line Dance to take place Monday night at 8pm in the 4-H Building.

10. Those wishing to give presentations Wednesday at noon should register with me by Tuesday (the day before).

11. A scavenger hunt will be available for all kids at noon on Thursday at the 4-H Food Booth.

12. The 4-H Picnic will be on Thursday evening in the 4-H building. Everyone should bring a covered dish to share.

Mini Round Up News Article

2011-07-22T10:07:00.003-04:00

Poise, eye-contact and charm wowed the judges as they were put to the challenge of scoring and placing nine courageous 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Mini Round Up on Thursday, June 30^th at 6pm in the Learning Center at the Education and Resource Center in Mill Hall. Those participating 4-H members grabbed the competition by the horns and showed off their public speaking abilities.

Threeand six junior 4-H members shared their speeches and presentations to a panel of judges who placed them according to how well they presented their topic. Criteria included not only subject matter, but also appearance, grammar and vocabulary, demonstration equipment and accuracy. The topics that the participators presented were chosen relative to their own particular interests. Proud parents and friends looked on from their seats cheering the nerves away from the young 4-H’ers as they concluded their presentations.

In the senior level, Alexis Lingenfelter took first with her presentation on the W.A.A.C’s during WWII. Lingenfelter was closely followed by Destiny Stover. Keri Ford took first place in the Senior Speech competition. Kayla Kimble stole the first place prize in the Junior Division with her presentation entitled, “Before You Ride… Brush Their Hide,” which showcased the steps and importance of horse grooming. Ford was also closely followed by her competition, Morgan Kerstetter, Olivia Benna, Allison Benna, Blaze Bierly and Tanner Bierly.

The heated competition was cooled down with an ice cream social at the end. The 4-H participants chatted and “horsed” around with their competition, family and friends while enjoying their make-it-yourself sundaes. So, if you ask me, with an ice cream sundae, everyone won.

Written by: Lauren Dwyer

New Upcoming Horse Events

2011-07-20T12:55:00.000-04:00

Attention horse leaders and members: New upcoming events and activities have been posted on the Clinton County Horse Web site, with many having deadlines within the next few weeks. Please contact the office if you have questions about these or other 4-H horse events.

4-H Equine Skillathon at Ag Progress Days (deadline Aug 5 to register)
State 4-H Competitive Trail Ride (deadline to register Sept 2)
Southern States 4-H Fundraising Campaign
Clinton County Fair Horseback Games Class schedule and directions

TLC Car Wash Tomorrow!

2011-07-15T15:10:00.002-04:00

The Clinton County 4-H Teen Leader Council will be holding a car wash tomorrow, July 16th from 10am-2pm in the Sears Parking Lot in Lock Haven. They are asking only for a donation and it will go toward their activities for the year.

Results of Public Speaking Contest

2011-07-01T10:21:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to the County Public Speaking Participants!

Senior Speeches:
1st Place- Keri Ford

Senior Presentations:
1st Place- Alexis Lingenfelter
2nd Place- Destiny Stover

Junior Presentations:
1st Place- Kayla Kimble
2nd Place- Morgan Kerstetter
3rd Place- Olivia Benna
4th Place- Allison Benna
5th Place- Blaze Bierly
6th Place- Tanner Bierly

July 2011 Clover Patch

2011-06-30T14:34:00.000-04:00

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

2011-06-30T14:06:00.002-04:00

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

2011-06-29T16:05:00.002-04:00

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

2011-06-28T15:09:00.001-04:00

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

2011-06-27T11:23:00.000-04:00

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

2011-06-21T15:49:00.002-04:00

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

2011-06-20T13:18:00.002-04:00

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

2011-06-14T18:04:00.002-04:00

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

2011-06-13T14:13:00.000-04:00

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

2011-06-13T11:52:00.000-04:00

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

2011-06-08T09:22:00.002-04:00

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

2011-06-07T13:11:00.003-04:00

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

2011-06-06T10:50:00.000-04:00

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

2011-06-06T10:49:00.003-04:00

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

2011-06-01T14:37:00.001-04:00

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

Spots still available for 4-H Camp!

2011-05-23T12:50:00.001-04:00

Clinton County is getting a great turnout for 4-H Camp, but we still have room for a few more campers. So, if you missed the registration deadline and would still like to go, you are in luck! Just go to http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/4-h-camp and fill out the registration form. You may email it to me or send it via the U.S. Postal Service. If you are going to mail your registration form, please reply to this email so that I will expect it.

Photo Request

2011-05-23T09:55:00.002-04:00

Photos being sought by PSU Horse Program. FMI visit: http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses.

Amy Middleton Places 16th out of 70

2011-05-20T09:57:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Amy Middleton who placed 16th out of 70 participants at the Spring Livestock Judging Contest!

HPDC Meetings Canceled

2011-05-19T22:55:00.000-04:00

June and July HPDC regularly scheduled meetings have been cancelled due to lack of participation from members.

St. Jude Fun Show

2011-05-05T13:12:00.001-04:00

Centre County is having a benefit horse show for St Jude's Hospital on June 4 at the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds. FMI: flyer has been placed on the Clinton County Horse Web Site or contact Kathy Fye 814-280-3286 or kathyfye@hotmail.com.

Acknowledgement of Risk Forms

2011-05-05T12:28:00.002-04:00

Leaders & Members-please remember to complete a hard copy of the Acknowledgement of Risk 4-H Youth form, and if a leader, An Adult Acknowledgement of Risk Form and submit with horse enrollment to the Extension Office. If you are already participating in activities involving horses such as the upcoming horse camp, horsemanship skills activities, this form should already be on record in the Extension Office. If you have any questions contact the Extension Office 570-726-0022.

2011 Outstanding 4-H Horse Member Applications

2011-04-29T15:06:00.001-04:00

Anyone interested in submitting an application for the 2011 Outstanding 4-H Horse Member may pick up an application and information at the Extension Office. Applications are due August 26.

May 2011 Clover Patch

2011-04-29T11:38:00.001-04:00

The May 2011 Clover Patch is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters.

Designing Effective Displays Workshop Postponed

2011-04-29T11:30:00.000-04:00

The Designing Effective Displays Workshop has been postponed until May 25th at 6pm due to severe weather. If you are interested in attending, please register through e-data.

4-H Camp Deadline Approaching

2011-04-26T14:32:00.001-04:00

Don’t forget the 4-H Camp Early Bird registrations are due by May 1^st and the regular registrations are due by May 13^th! All Clinton County participants will receive a $70 scholarship for traditional camp and a $10 scholarship.

The information is available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/4-h-camp

New Swine Production Class at Farm Show

2011-04-25T12:17:00.001-04:00

Go to http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/livestock/other to read the press release with details about this addition.

Clinton County Fair Association Barn Renovation Events

2011-04-21T11:14:00.002-04:00

The Clinton County Fair Association is conducting events to secure funds to renovate the horse barn area at the fairgrounds. Please consider supporting the Tack Swap and Pee Wee Horse Show events on June 25 that will be at the fairgrounds. Flyers for the events are located on the Clinton County Horse Web Site.

Homeland Security Approved Training

2011-04-19T14:23:00.002-04:00

South Central Mountain Regional Task Force is having a Homeland Security Approved Training on April 29-May 1 at PSU Park Campus from 1 – 6 pm on April 29 and from 8 – 5 pm on April 30 and May 1. The deadline for registering was April 20, but they are accepting late registrations. If interested contact the following for availability:

Brenda Coe, Ph.D.
bxc10@psu.edu
PSU DAS and Ag Eng.
814-280-2471

Horse For Sale

2011-04-15T14:13:00.000-04:00

Anyone interested in purchasing a Registered Spotted Tennessee Walking Horse can contact Ann Brunner at the Extension Office 570-726-0022, for more information.

2011 4-H Camp

2011-04-12T14:58:00.000-04:00

Before we know it, summer will be here again. That means it's just about time for 4-H Camp. Registrations are now open for the 2011 4-H Camp at Camp Kanesatake. Go to the link below to find a camp brochure, registration form and workshop description list. Clinton County participants will receive a $70 scholarship thanks to the Clinton County Community Foundation. Note that Early Bird Registration is in May, so don't delay!

http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members

Farm Bureau's Youth Conference

2011-04-05T13:59:00.000-04:00

There is still time to sign up for the Farm Bureau's Youth Conference. So, if anyone is interested, please contact Becky Sellers- (570) 726-0022 ext. 131 or rad5003@psu.edu.

PA Equine Council Scholarship

2011-04-05T11:52:00.002-04:00

Please find enclosed information about a new scholarship for students offered by the Pennsylvania Equine Council. Eligibility requirements and details can be found at Pennsylvania Equine Council website at: http://www.pennsylvaniaequinecouncil.com/index.php

Please share with those who may benefit from this opportunity. Thank you.

April 2011 Clover Patch

2011-04-05T11:19:00.000-04:00

View the new Clover Patch at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members

WPSU interview with Dean McPheron

2011-03-31T17:05:00.000-04:00

"When you touch your refrigerator door, you are shaking hands with Agriculutre"- Dean McPheron's anology to show that Agriculture effects everyone and Penn State Extension effects everyone. Check out the entire interview at http://wpsu.org/radio/single_entry/LL-3682/stories

2011 Livestock Information Available

2011-03-24T14:46:00.001-04:00

The Clinton County Livestock information is available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/livestock

You can find the policies and procedures along with registration forms at that site.

4-H Newsletters

2011-03-22T15:23:00.001-04:00

The 4-H Newsletters can now be found on the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Website. You can find them by selecting "programs", then "4-H", then "For Members". The March Newsletter can be found at :

http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members

Internship with the Clinton County Conservation District

2011-03-17T11:17:00.001-04:00

View the flyer at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/ConservationInternship.pdf

Upcoming Display Workshop

2011-03-17T11:15:00.001-04:00

Dosie Cox will be teaching a workshop about designing effective displays. This would be helpful in designing club displays, fair displays and even displays for work and school. Come learn some tips about how to make your displays better!

The workshop will be on April 27, 2011 from 6pm-8pm at the Learning Center. Please register through e-data. This will be counted as a Volunteer Training.

2011 Display Contest Results

2011-03-17T10:14:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to the Display Contest winners determined at the 4-H Open House!

1st Place- Hoofbeats 4-H Club
2nd Place- Just for Kicks 4-H Club
3rd Place- Pine Creek Pioneers 4-H Club

Market Pig, Goat & Lamb Tag Day

2011-03-17T10:05:00.000-04:00

All market pigs, goats and lambs are required to be brought to the Fairgrounds on May 7th or May 15th to be tagged with Clinton County tags. You can come any time between 10am and 2pm.

Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts

2011-03-15T15:05:00.000-04:00

For those interested in learning more about how the Governor's proposed budget cuts will effect Cooperative Extension and 4-H, please view the following file: http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/BudgetPoints.pdf

Horse Camp Registration & Horse Enrollment

2011-03-10T16:36:00.002-05:00

Horse camp registration is available on e-data and on the horse web site and Horse Enrollment form is available on the web site.

Quality Assurance and Ethics Clarification

2011-03-10T16:05:00.002-05:00

Good afternoon,

I have been hearing some confusion among the 4-H community regarding the new Quality Assurance guidelines. So, I thought I would send a note to clarify.

1. This year ALL 4-H members taking ANY type of animal project needs to complete a Quality Assurance Training. This includes, dairy, livestock, horse, small animals, pets or anything else dealing with animals.

2. Registration for this training MUST be done through e-data in order to be counted.

3. Participants active in multiple counties only have to complete the training once, but both counties should be notified.

4. Those showing pigs at Farm Show need to attend a training with Becky Sellers or Wayne Bechdel in order to receive PQA training.

Currently, the March 22^nd training is full. So, e-data will not allow anyone else to register. This is set to a 40 person limit and we will not be accepting additional registrants for that date due to the interactive nature of the training. So, please only plan to attend if you are registered and if you are already registered and not coming, please “un-register” so that other people may.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Rebecca A. Sellers

4-H & Youth Development Educator

Clinton County Resource & Education Center

47 Cooperation Lane

Mill Hall, PA 17751

Phone: (570)726-0022

Fax: (570)726-2237

Cover Contest 2011 Winners

2011-03-09T16:04:00.000-05:00

Winners of the Round up cover contests was Beech Creek Trail Blazers Club entry
Winners of the Round up cover contests back cover Olivia Benna from the Hoofbeats Club
Winners of the HPDC Activities Program booklet front cover Joey Rankinen form Just for Kicks Club
Winners of the HPDC Activities Program booklet back cover Nikaelin Pacella from Beech Creek Trail Blazers Club

Capital Days Scholarship Deadline Extended

2011-03-08T16:21:00.000-05:00

The deadline for Capital Days Scholarships has been extended till Monday, March 14, 2011. Applications must be received by the extension office by midnight.

Farm Bureau's Youth Conference

2011-03-07T12:49:00.000-05:00

If anyone is interested in the Farm Bureau's Youth Conference, please contact Rebecca Sellers for more information.

Last Call for Capital Days Scholarship Applications!

2011-03-07T12:33:00.001-05:00

Today is the last day for Capital Days Scholarship Applications! They must be received by our office prior to 8am tomorrow morning.

e-data notification

2011-03-07T12:30:00.002-05:00

E-data will be unavailable from Wednesday evening at 5pm till the following morning. Please do not plan to use the system during this time.

A great Community Service Opportunity

2011-03-07T11:38:00.000-05:00

View the flyer about the Tire Collection the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority is holding. http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/LandfillFlyer.pdf

Horse Judging Resources

2011-03-04T11:50:00.002-05:00

Are you interested in learning how to judge a horse’s conformation? Many references, learning guides, articles and activities on this topic can be found on the internet. If you would like to gain more knowledge on this subject please visit the North Carolina Horse Judging Website at: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/PDF%20Files/Intro_Horse_Judging_Manual.pdf

March 2011 Newsletter

2011-03-01T10:19:00.000-05:00

View the March Clover Patch at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/CloverPatchMarch2011.pdf

Capital Days Scholarship Coming Due

2011-02-23T16:11:00.002-05:00

This reminder is for anyone interested in going to Capital Days. The scholarship application is due by Tuesday March 1st. Applications will not be accepted after this date. So, don't delay because it's a great event and the scholarships will pay for a large portion of the cost. If anyone has questions they should contact Rebecca Sellers (570) 726-0022 ext. 131.

Scholarships Available

2011-02-21T08:39:00.000-05:00

Informaton about the KILE Scholarships are available at www.palivestockassoc.org. Please note that both Horse and Livestock members are eligible for these scholarships, accept the Beef one which is obviously for Beef members.

4-H Open House

2011-02-18T13:45:00.001-05:00

View the flyer for the 4-H Open House at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/4-HOpenHouseFlyer.pdf

Penn State Dairy Judging

2011-02-17T12:13:00.000-05:00

Anyone who would like more information about the Penn State Dairy Judging Contest, please contact Rebecca Sellers (570) 726-0022 ext. 131 or rad5003@psu.edu.