THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER
4-H NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2023
THE MAIN EVENT
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
We hope to see you all at the upcoming 2023 Boulder County 4-H Carnival: Wild West. The Carnival is a fundraiser for the Boulder County 4-H Youth Council to support county activities, training, scholarships, and conference attendance for the 4-H membership. Clubs also receive a portion of the funds raised to use for their 4-H activities. Here is a quick rundown of Carnival Facts:
Family and Friends (& the community) are invited! The Carnival will be open to the public from 11 AM – 6 PM on Saturday, March 11.
Entry is FREE
Booth activities are determined by clubs and operated by 4-H club members/ families. They typically feature homemade arcade-style games with small prizes and/or food items. Game booths might be Plinko, cakewalk, sand dig, ring toss, and matchbox car race type of games. Tickets are used to play at each booth.
Tickets are $.50 each, booth games/ items should be priced accordingly by clubs.
Cash is NOT accepted at booths. Tickets can be purchased at a ticket booth with cash, check, or credit card (3% charge included). Cash is preferred to purchase the tickets.
The Carnival also holds a Silent Auction, and 4-H Clubs and families provide donated items. More information will be coming on the Silent Auction. Your club may ask you to solicit donations for the silent auction, proceeds are split between the Youth Council and the club that donates. Those donations are tax-exempt, your club leader can help with this process.
COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES
YOUTH COUNCIL
All 4-H members are encouraged to join. We are always ready to welcome new members! It's not too late. We hope to see you at our next meeting on February 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Natural Resource Building Extension Office Meeting Room . The Executive team will meet at 5:45 pm.
Click HERE for more information on Youth Council.
4-H VOLUNTEER NETWORKING/LEADER ADVISORY GROUP
(FORMERLY THE LEADERS ADULT ADISORY)
We welcome new members all year! The role of the council is to:
Help mentor new leaders
Provide overall guidance and ideas for the Boulder County 4-H
Learn how adults can be involved in the 4-H program.
This is a great resource if you are a new or seasoned leader. Parents/guardians of youth as well as leaders are welcome. Hope to see you all there! Our next meeting is February 1, 2023– at 6:30 PM (Hybrid) at the Clover Club Room
Click HERE for more information on this group.
CHANGING THINGS UP! 4-H Leader's Advisory Council Name Change
The 4-H Leader's Advisory Council has changed our name and our mission has been updated.
The mission of the Adult 4-H Advisory Council/4-H Adult Collaborative is to foster communication and connections between parents, leaders, and agents by sharing information about upcoming events and activities, discussing programs and processes and/or recommending changing, providing resources and education, and by providing a forum for leaders to network and share ideas for improving Boulder County 4-H.
We would love to see you as a parent, leader, volunteer, or any caring adult to be a part of the this council!
HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL
Boulder County Horse Leader Council is open to:
All organizational, project, activity, and resource leaders
Interested parents.
Membership consists of all leaders enrolled in the Boulder County 4-H program. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, February 6,, 2023, at 6:30 pm
Currently virtual meetings - contact Brenda Kwang for Zoom link - bkwang@bouldercounty.org
CLOVER QUESTION OF THE MONTH
What does Add/Drop day mean?
This refers to the last day to add or drop a 4-H project you plan on entering in the Boulder County Fair. Also, all animal ID's are due on this day. It is the last day to join 4-H and be part of the Boulder County Fair. Add/Drop Day is usually the last Thursday in April.
This year that date is Thursday, April 27, 2023.
GENERAL 4-H NEWS
WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
We have several workshops/training going on the next few months. Check them out! All these events can be found on our Calendar.
4-H LEADERS RETREAT CANCELLED
Organizational and Key 4-H Leaders this one is for you!
Registration is open for our 4-H Leader’s Retreat!
https://4HLeaderRetreat2023.eventbrite.com
Ignite the Spark with 4-H Leadership: You are invited on Saturday, Feb 11 for a full-day leader retreat at the Boulder County Parks and Open Space building at 5201 Saint Vrain Road in Longmont. Up to two leaders are welcome from each club. We highly encourage the club's organizational leader to be one of the two.
Training will focus on 4-H Leadership skills you will need to be a productive 4-H leader and providing positive youth development. How does 4-H light your spark to be creative, dedicated leaders in our community? What is the little spark that helps you grow and thrive in our program? How does that spark help youth be engaged in 4-H? We all know those sparks are out there and appreciate all you do to make 4-H grow in our community. We hope to share more sparks and inspire each other at our all-day retreat.
Please look at the email that was sent out to you with more details.
Please RSVP by February 3rd and indicate if another leader will be joining you and if there are any dietary restrictions
YOUTH FEST
Adventure Awaits!
Mark your calendars with an X for the Colorado 4-H Youth Fest March- 24-26. Youth Fest is an overnight leadership camp for ages 11-13. The event will be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. The overnight stay will be in a hotel so we will need chaperones to stay and to drive for this event.
Registration will be through 4-HOnline and should open in early February.
Arrival is tentatively set for the early evening on the 24th. More information coming soon. Contact the office with questions!
FAMILY FORUM 2023
The 2023 4-H Family Forum was huge success. With at least 125 individuals present, attendance was amazing. Families learned about the 5 completion requirements of the 4-H program and were able to speak with leaders about 4-H in general. A huge thank you to the 4-H Adult volunteer collaborative (Leader’s Council) presenters and 4-H Office Staff for a great educational event! Did you miss the event and want to know more?
You can check out what the 5 Requirements to complete 4-H are at the following link: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/5-completion-requirements-Boulder-4-H-Final.pdf
Do a Demonstration
Complete a Record Book
Do a Community Service Project in the Name of 4-H
Complete a Judging Activity
Exhibit your project
2023 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the list of Scholarship available to our graduating 4-H members. Don't forget about those deadlines!
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-scholarships/
GENERAL PROJECTS
FOODS AND NUTRITION TIPS
Happy February, which from a nutritional standpoint is awareness month for Cervical Cancer Screening, National Birth Defects Awareness, National Glaucoma Awareness, Thyroid Disease Awareness, National Blood Donor month and contains both National Folic Acid Awareness Week and Healthy Weight Week. Whew - that's a lot! Why you might ask, because as a population we are getting more unhealthy. Risk of disease is increasing and according to some research average life expectancy is decreasing.
117 Million Americans adults have one of more chronic diseases and 2/3 of American adults are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, patterns for metabolism, food preference, and self-care start in childhood and current studies show that college students are unable to cook for themselves or afford nutritious food so they eat out even more than previous generations did.
This is why food and nutrition matters - eating healthy means being healthy. Meal preparation, planning, and healthy eating can keep us healthy for life, significantly reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Don't know how to cook or eat healthy? No problem, that's what the Foods and Nutrition Projects are here to help with 🙂
If eating healthy means being healthy, then how are you helping your health today?
-Erin Williams
Foods and Nutrition Superintendent
CREATIVE COOKS CONTEST
The Creative Cooks contest is a fun contest where you can learn more about and be creative with meal planning. You select a theme, prepare food and create a table setting around your chosen theme. In this contest, you use your knowledge of nutrition, meal planning, and food preparation in a creative way.
The Front Range Regional 4-H Creative Cooks Contest is open to any 4-H member, between the ages of 5 and 18, who enjoy cooking. Members must be enrolled in 4-H in one of the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, or Weld. Members can participate as an individual, in teams, or in clubs. Attached to this email you will find the rules and regulations for the contest as well as the categories offered.
THIS contest will be the qualifying event for Boulder COunty 4-H members to participate in the Creative Cooks Contest at the Colorado State Fair in August.
In order to offset the cost of this contest, there is a $6 entry fee per person. Entry fees can be paid at
https://checkout.square.site/buy/FPWNJHZEPR4Q6QL2Z7NQZBXL
Please send in the registration form as soon as possible in order to help us with scheduling.
Register online no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2023.
https://forms.gle/TyGWwK7MpZjGwtBe6
Front Range Regional
4-H Creative Cooks Contest
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Adams County Regional Park, Dome Building
9755 Henderson Road, Brighton 80601
CROCHET
Calling all crochet and knitting members! We will be meeting in February for workshops. Workshops will be held, February 4 and 18. Both workshops will be held from 10-noon in the Clover Club room. We would love to have you join us and work on your fair project! Project ideas are available to work on such as this super cute heart pillow! Look forward to seeing you!
DOG
DOG NEWS
First Year 4-H Dog Project Members -- Orientation for all first year 4-H Dog Project members will be held on Wednesday February 22, 2023 from 6:30 - 8 pm in Barn A (revised time). Leave your pups at home, but do bring your questions, pen & paper for taking notes and a chair to sit in. We will introduce trainers, discuss classes and training philosophy, and explain equipment. We are looking forward to another fun 4-H Dog year!
2023 4-H Dog Training Schedule -- 4-H Dog training classes will begin on Wednesday March 1st in Barn A. Classes for first and second year beginners will be held primarily on Wednesday evenings, and off-leash obedience training will be on Thursdays. Please see the full class schedule. It can also be found on the Boulder County 4-H Dog Project web page for details.
Please contact Anne Janicki, 4-H Dog Superintendent, Janicki.anne@gmail.com, if you have any questions about the schedule or the dog project.
Learn about the Breeds!
By Alessia Daelli, 4x4 Dog Club Reporter
Have you ever heard of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or for short, Toller? Tollers are in the AKC Sporting Breed Group and were bred by hunters to lure ducks and geese toward shore by playing and splashing in the water. Tollers are known for their signature scream. It sounds like a very high-pitched and frantic bark that they do when they are excited. Most tollers are expected to live for 12-14 years. As far as grooming goes it is essential to groom Tollers once a week. This keeps their coat looking its best. But if it is shedding season Tollers require a daily bruising. Tollers have a medium to high energy level so they need to exercise physically everyday. To keep your Toller exercised and happy you can participate in sports such as agility, flyball, and fieldwork. The best way to train Tollers is reward-based. It is best to do short, fun and effective training sessions to get the best result.
Now you have heard all about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and you are ready to get your next puppy.
LIVESTOCK
ANIMAL ID
Animal ID update- Deadline April 24th:
Are you in one of these animal projects? Then you need to officially identify your project aniamls before the deadline.
In order to declare your project animals in 4-H, all non-market animals (Dairy Cattle, Breeding Beef, Dog, Horse, Dairy Goats, Breeding Goats, Utility Goats, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Swine, Cavy, Cats) must be identified by the last Thursday in April of the current year Through your 4-HOnline enrollment system. Dairy Cattle have a Animal Identification form they will need to complete before going online.
The forms can be found here:
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
Directions on what you will need for each animal ID can be found here:
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
ATTENTION MEMBERS IN THESE PROJECTS:
Dairy Cattle,
Breeding Beef,
Dog, Horse,
Dairy Goats,
Breeding Goats,
Utility Goats,
Breeding Sheep,
Breeding Swine,
Cavy,
Cats
BEEF TAG IN
Beef Tag In: Information and directions for the Market Beef tag in event on Sunday, March 12th can be found on our 4-H website.
You must PRE-REGISTER for the times slot to minimize wait times. https://tinyurl.com/beeftag2023
Check out the Beef page of our website for more details as well. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/livestock/beef/
Don’t forget your check list:
Please be sure you have a Brand Inspection in the YOUTH member’s name prior to coming to tag day. Even if the animal is raised on your property you must have a brand paper in the youth’s name (not a parent’s name).
Tag in this year will be for market beef and dairy steer projects on Sunday, March 12th starting at 1:30PM.
Each tag will be $4 and exact cash is appreciated.
Everyone needs to get a premise ID for the property you are keeping your animal on. Check with your landowner first to see if they have one. Then call this number 303-869-9130 to get it through the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Breeding Beef members, please complete the Animal ID’s in 4-H Online.
LIVESTOCK E-RECORDS
Livestock E-Records are Available:
Check out our livestock pages for more information on e-records!
Download them now and start working on them. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/projects-2/
PURCHASING MARKET ANIMALS FOR YOUR 4-H PROJECTS
It's time to think about purchasing your next market animal! When it comes to purchasing animals for a 4-H project, as always, purchasing any animal is up to the family's discretion. Things you may want to consider include: personal finances, current market prices, feed prices, and costs for overall care.
As we approach the new 4-H year, make sure that you discuss as a family what animal and how many animals you would like to purchase! We recommend consulting the Market Animal Budget Planner to help guide your discussions.
4-H ANIMAL CARE & MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE
Colorado 4-H AC & MQA Requirements:
4-H members enrolling in any market and/or breeding livestock projects for the first time regardless of age, must attend a Colorado 4-H Animal Care & Meat Quality Assurance (AC&MQA) program. This will be offered in-person only this year, so please watch for more information on how to complete.
4-H members will be required to attend a Colorado 4-H AC & MQA program a minimum of twice during the course of their 4-H career – once as a junior and once again within one year after becoming a senior 4-H member.
More information on MQA will be sent out to those enrolled in livestock projects. Boulder County will be hosting the AC&MQA workshop on Monday, April 24, 2023. The training will start at 4:00 and youth should arrive no later than 6:00PM.
The night will include interactive learning stations that allow youth to engage in hands-on, self-paced learning that outlines livestock production and animal welfare best practices throughout their 4-H and FFA experiences. (Youth enrolled in any livestock/animal project are required to attend (Exceptions include Cat, Horse and Dog projects).
Register and let us know you are coming: https://tinyurl.com/Boulder4HACMQA2023
LIVESTOCK FIELD DAY & MQA
Larimer County Hosted MQA!
The 2023 Livestock Field Day will be happening at the Ranch in Loveland, along with a Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) opportunity on February 25th, 2023. (8AM to 3PM)
Both of these programs are a great opportunity for all 4-H livestock members looking to advance their knowledge of best practices when raising livestock.
The 2023 Livestock Field Day will be a collaboration between Larimer County 4-H, faculty from the Department of Animal Sciences at CSU, and faculty from the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Topics vary each year. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Bailey Schilling (Bailey.schilling@colostate.edu).
Please keep an eye out for further details.
HIPPOLOGY TEAM
Boulder County 4-H Hippology Team – Stars!
The Boulder County 4-H Hippology Team, consisting of Mackenzie Weber, Joseph Schmid, Anna Thomas and Josie Thomas, recently competed in the hippology contest at the National Western Roundup in Denver in January of 2023. After two days of testing, judging and presenting solutions to four team problems, the team was awarded a Reserve Champion, with first place in team problems and second in exam phase, stations and judging. Overall, Mackenzie placed fifth, Joseph seventh (tying for sixth), Anna tenth and Josie eleventh.
(Mackenzie, Anna, Josie and Joseph at Roundup)
The team has had a very successful prior two years, with many high placings as both individuals and as a team. In October 2022, the team of Mackenzie, Joseph, Anna and Desiree Shaklee traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to compete in the AQHA Congress hippology contest. At that contest, the team placed third overall out of a field of fifteen teams. Mackenzie was Reserve Champion individual, Joseph was tenth overall, and Anna was tenth in the judging phase.
(Joseph, Jessi, Donna, Mackenzie and Sequoia with their awards
at Arabian Nationals)
To start this impressive journey, Mackenzie, Joseph and Sequoia competed as individuals at the state hippology contest in 2021. The three were not eligible to compete as a team as Sequoia had already competed at Roundup, and a minimum of three members are needed to compete as a team. When placings were announced, Mackenzie was first, Sequoia third and Joseph fifth, earning them the right to compete at the Arabian Nationals contest.
(Joseph, Anna, Desi and Mackenzie at AQHA Congress)
In June of 2022, the team of Mackenzie, Joseph and Desiree competed in the hippology contest at the Colorado State 4-H Conference, where they were named the State Champion Team. At that contest individual placings were especially impressive with Mackenzie placing first, Desiree second and Joseph third.
(Joseph, Mackenzie, Sequoia and Jessi)
(Desi, Mackenzie and Joseph at State Conference)
In late October 2021 the team of Mackenzie, Joseph, Sequoia Stark and Jessi Jacobucci traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete in the Arabian National Horse Show hippology contest. At that contest, the team was again named the Champion team with Mackenzie the Champion individual and Sequoia fifth overall and many individual top-ten placings in each phase of the contest. The win at the Arabian Nationals contest meant each team member was awarded a scholarship and a buckle, plus a scholarship and a jacket for Mackenzie as Champion individual. In addition, the team received a trophy which will be engraved with their names.
(Joseph, Sequoia and Mackenzie at
the State contest in 2021)
TACK SALE
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO THE TACK SALE!
The Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader's Council is hosting the 2023 tack sale on February 25th. This is open to livestock and horse equipment as a sale or swap. It is time to clean out that barn and move some things along to other 4-H members.
Register for a booth ASAP
https://tinyurl.com/BOCOTacksale
MONDAY NIGHT RIDE OUT
4-H Horse Monday Night Ride outs are Back!
Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council is sponsoring Monday Night Ride outs at the Boulder County Fairgrounds again this year. They will start on Monday, March 6th from 5-8 PM.
These are hosted by the Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council and some nights will include a clinic starting at 6:00PM. The cost is $10 per participant.
HORSE CLINICS
February 18, 2023
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BeginnerClinic2023
February 19, 2023
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4HTrail2023
SHOOTING SPORTS
ARCHERY FUN SHOOT
Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds – Indoor Arena, Longmont, CO
When: March 24th, 5:00-7:00
Who: Anyone who is currently participating in the Archery project or anyone who is interested in learning more about the Archery project.
What to bring: Your own equipment. No equipment will be available.
This fun shoot will count towards one of your five required practices with a certified leader if you have attended the required Safety Meeting prior to the Fun Shoot. If you have not attended a Safety Meeting, it will be considered a “fun shoot” not a practice. Hunter Safety Cards are not required at the fun shoot, but if you already have yours bring it along. It is good practice for the Shoot-Off in July!!!!
We will have prizes for several “Closest to the Pin” contests.
Hosted by the Boulder County Shooting Sports Council
For additional information contact Lisa Wallace lwallace@bouldercounty.org 303-678-6384
SHOOTING SPORTS SCHEDULE
STATE LEADER TRAINING DATES (TENTATIVE)
STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER TRAINING DATES AND INFORMATION YOU NEED:
If you are interested in volunteering as a county 4-H shooting sports leader, you must be certified at a state volunteer training in the discipline you plan to help lead. Enroll as a 4-H volunteer leader TODAY as it takes several weeks before the training to be approved as a volunteer.
More information about registrations (deadlines) and other training details will be shared in the coming months.
March 3-5, Morgan County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun) OPENS: 1/20/23 CLOSES: 2/17/23
March 10-12, Weld County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun) OPENS: 1/27/23 CLOSES: 2/24/23
March 17-19, Pueblo County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, Western Heritage) OPENS: 2/3/23 CLOSES: 3/3/23
March 24-26, Garfield County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, Western Heritage) OPENS: 2/10/23 CLOSES: 3/10/23 (Outdoor Skills will not be offered at this training)
All workshops are tentative and may be cancelled or adjusted for reasons including but not limited to low registration numbers, inclement weather, state health department restrictions, etc.
BOULDER COUNTY 4-H
BOULDER COUNTY 4-H EVENT CALENDAR
OUR TeamUp Calendar IS UPDATED OFTEN AND IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND OUR MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION (https://teamup.com/kstehhrw3yyee6xjph)
DATES TO REMEMBER THIS MONTH
02/03 -County Safety Class for Air & 22 Rifle & Pistol
02/04 -Crochet Workshop
02/10 -Front Range Regional 4-H Creative Cooks Contest- Registration DEADLINE
02/11 -Leader Retreat- IGNITE THE SPARK
02/11 -Poultry Project Meeting
02/18 -Horse Beginner Clinic
02/18 -Crochet Workshop
02/19 -Trail Horse Clinic
02/20 Extension Office Closed
02/22 -Dog Project Orientation
02/25 -Front Range Regional 4-H Creative Cooks Contest
02/25 -Goat Project Workshop
02/25 -Tack Sale
02/25 -Cavy Workshop
SHARE YOUR CLUB NEWS
The Clover Gazette 4-H Newsletter is published 11 times a year. News articles are welcomed by members, leaders and clubs! Please email your articles/entries to Jeannie on or before the 20th of the preceding month.
Electronic copy only. The Extension staff reserves the right to make any editorial changes deemed necessary.
MEET OUR TEAM
Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development
Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development/Live stock & Animals
4-H Project Specialist
4-H Program Secretary
Boulder County Extensions Office
9595 Nelson Rd, Box B
Longmont, Colorado 80501
(303) 678-6238
4hinfo@bouldercounty.org
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CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
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