Clover Rover
July/August 2006
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August 1st is the deadline for submitting the following entry forms to the Extension Office:
Double check to verify that ALL exhibitors entering market animals, lactating dairy and goats have completed their quality assurance (QA) and skillathon requirements for 2006. Failure to complete QA and skillathon requirements will result in the inability to exhibit/sell in the 2006 Junior Fair. Eighty nine campers enjoyed themselves during our fun-filled 4-H camp. Mother Nature cooperated by providing beautiful weather, low humidity and plenty of sunshine. Serving as counselors were Alex Best, Michelle Bohman, Jonathan Breece, Kendra Dircksen, Evan Edger, Rachel Foureman, Jennifer Frey, Emily Heckman, Elizabeth Heitkamp, Adi Hierholzer, Daniel Kuether, Tiffany Miller, Ryan Poeppelman, Brittany Reichert, Brett Robison, Carolyn Ruck, Sara Schmitz, Laci Stikeleather, Keri Stutz, Kayla Winner, Leah Winner and Ryan Yingst. Special thanks to Ruth Nerderman, Jennie McCanns, Peggy Kelly and Aaron Kruckeberg for serving as adult staff members. Also, thanks to everyone who answered our call for milk jugs, CD’s, puzzles, etc. We appreciate your support. And, lastly, thanks to the 4-H Committee, Darke County Township Association and the United Way for providing funding which enabled us to offer 58 camperships and 22 counselor camperships. The 2006 Rosette and Ohio State Fair Delegates Presentation will be held Thursday, July 20, 7:00pm, at the Moose Lodge, 1200 Sweitzer Street, Greenville. Because of the short turn around time between County Judging and the Ohio State Fair, we will be posting the judging results to our web site by noon, Wednesday, July 19. For organizational advisors only: if you do not have internet access and would prefer to be notified by telephone or fax, please let us know. (Due to the amount of time involved, we will notify organizational advisors only, who will then notify club members who will be receiving awards.) Please bear with us as we deal with this short turn around time. Do not call our office prior to July 19 to find out the judging results. Your patience is greatly appreciated. State fair delegates who are unable to attend the awards presentation may pick up their state fair packet at the Extension Office after July 20. Rosette winners may pick up their rosettes at the Jr. Fair Office on the fairgrounds beginning Tuesday, August 15. No rosettes or ribbons will be available at the Extension Office. Organizational advisors, or whomever they designate, may pick up advisor/member courtesy passes and badges at our office after August 1. Exhibitor and advisor passes should be given to those who are members/advisors in “good standing” with their club/chapter. Attendance and other club requirements must be met in order to receive fair passes. Also, passes are for Jr. Fair exhibitors. Members not exhibiting projects at the fair should not receive exhibitor passes. All Jr. Fair exhibitors, age 12 and over, are required to show their exhibitor pass to enter the fairgrounds. Otherwise, single day admission prices will apply. Exhibitors, 12 and over, are required to purchase a membership ticket, if they are exhibiting in open class. New this year: There will be a $5.00 charge to replace any Jr. Fair Exhibitor pass that is lost or destroyed. For questions concerning Jr. Fair, contact our office. If you have questions regarding open class, contact the Senior Fairboard Office at 937-548-5044. Beginning August 15, all
fair passes, booth and barn cards, advisor badges and other fair related
items will be available at the Jr. Fairboard Office on the fairgrounds.
Office hours for Jr. Fair set-up are 9:00am-9:00pm, Tuesday, August 15,
through Thursday, August 17.
Project ribbons may be picked
up at the Jr. Fairboard Office during the times listed earlier. This
includes Cloverbud participation ribbons.
Just a reminder: 4-H members do not have to exhibit their project at the fair in order to receive credit for a completed year in 4-H. Participation in the fair is optional, not mandatory. Due to operational changes that are being implemented at the state and national levels, there will be some local changes in the operation of our 4-H clubs for 2007. Beginning in 2007, we are required to issue a charter to each club operating within our county. More information about this process will be shared this fall. A reminder: All clubs must turn in their secretary and treasurer records for 2006 to the Extension Office by January 19, 2007. Any club failing to submit their 2006 records will not be granted operational status for 2007. If your club secretary and treasurer have kept their records up-to-date and accurate throughout the year, there should be no last minute frustrations in January. No late applications will be accepted. Each year we do our best to be sure that the fairbook is correct and up-to-date. However, it always seems that there needs to be a correction or two, and this year is no different. Please share the following with the appropriate club members and parents. Beef Department:
Goat Department:
Second National Bank will be hosting a photogenic pet contest from August 7-11, 2006. They are asking customers to bring in their favorite photo of their pet for judging. All entries must be received by August 5th. Please include your name and phone number on the back of each photo along with the pet’s name, if any. Entries will be displayed in the branch it was received; SNB customers and employees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite entry during the week. Prizes will be awarded for each winner. Photographs may be dropped
off in late July to August 5th at any of their nine branch locations in
Greenville, Arcanum, Ft. Recovery or Versailles. Children and adults of
all ages are encouraged to participate.
For more information please contact Antonia Baker at (937) 548-2122.
Meekness can be defined as yielding personal rights and expectations, with a desire to serve. The five keys to demonstrating
the character trait of meekness include:
As we rapidly approach the fair season, all of us need to remember that meekness is a sign of strength, not weakness. Meekness is the ability to keep your anger under control and to channel your passion productively. A person who is a good listener and is slow to get angry, demonstrates much strength of character. Each of us can demonstrate the power of meekness by spending more time listening and less time speaking angrily to others. Practicing meekness gives each of us a greater understanding of other people. Information for this article and the following article was taken from Achieving True Success. Benevolence is defined as giving to others’ basic needs without having personal reward as your motive. The five keys to practicing
the character trait of benevolence include:
One of the greatest benefits of our program is the caring adult volunteers who serve as role models for our youth. Your unselfishness and willingness to serve is a great example for our leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations to the following 4-Hers who received awards during the recent Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest. Health & Safety Speech:
Demonstration:
Jeff and Heather each received $25.00 for their efforts. The contest was sponsored by the Darke County 4-H Committee. Congratulations!
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Updated: July 2006