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We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday. Thank you to our 4-H leaders and volunteers for your commitment to the Madison County 4-H Program. All the hard work and dedication you put in, is truly appreciated. We wouldn’t have a program without you. We are looking forward to an even bigger and better 2016!
December 2015
“As my 4-H career comes to a close, I am overcome with excitement for what my future holds. As I transition from the portion of my life that has built me, I can confidently say that this is only
~Alycia and Kim
the end of the beginning and I will happily move forward with an
infinite amount of memories and lessons from 4-H to carry with me wherever I may go.” - Senior Madison County 4-H Member
In This Issue Lincklaen Shamrocks Communication Workshop Support Kaitlynn Wrapping at Morrisville State College Rehab Center 4-H Awards Banquet LGI Program Upcoming Events
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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Lincklaen Shamrocks By Will Groetz
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or
even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller
The Lincklaen Shamrocks have had a busy fall this year. Elected as officers for President, are Maria Groetz & Cady Webb. Our Vice president is Ethan Baker and the Treasurers are Patrick Linck & Logan Webb. The Photographers are Emerson Brothers & Ella Baker. There are 13 members in the Lincklaen Shamrocks 4-H group. For community service we donated money and walked in the crop to end hunger in our community and our world. For Thanksgiving we built and wrapped the boxes for the hungry in our community. We have also been busy learning how to make apple pies and apple dumplings. This activity was very rewarding because we were able to make and eat them for dinner. We also made fall center pieces which was really fun. Recently we made long bows and wooden arrows out of pvc pipes, silicone rods, and oak dowel rods. After we made the bows and arrows, our 4-H leader told us about bow safety and the differences between long bows and compound bows. Then we went outside to shoot on a target and if you hit the target you would get a prize! We are planning on doing more community service, woodworking and baking projects throughout the year.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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4-H Communication Workshop Saturday, January 30, 2016 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sam Filler, Empire State Development Cornell Cooperative Extension Office 100 Eaton Street Morrisville, NY 13408
According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute: 74% of people suffer from speech anxiety. 4-H provides programming so youth can be comfortable speaking in public. The Public Presentation Program is one of 4-H’s most beneficial and rewarding experiences. It is the one most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and professional careers. Dr. Heather Stassen-Ferrara from Cazenovia College will discuss presentation structure and keeping the audience's attention. If you are interested in becoming a better public speaker this workshop is for you.
Click here to register or log on to: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Madison4HCommunicationWorkshop_225
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
“When I went
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Support Kaitlynn
to school, they asked me what I wanted to be
when I grew up. I wrote down ‘Happy’. They told me that I didn’t understand the assignment
life.”
As a 4H group that grew up with Kaitlynn and rode with her during lessons, horse shows, and other fun events, we wanted to help raise money for her and her mom during a hard time in their life. Donations will be used for school loans, helping keep her horse happy and healthy, and anything else they could possibly need. They both lost someone very dear to them in a tragic, unexpected accident and we all want to help support them during this time. Even the smallest donation would mean to the world to everyone that knows KP and her family. Our goal is to help them and make them smile.
– John
Click here to donate.
and I told them that they didn’t understand
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Lennon
Save the Date March Dog Madness Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Cornell University Trade Show
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
Wrapping at the Morrisville State College Rehab Center By Kav Young The Morrisville College Equine Rehabilitation Center, hosted the November 10th clinic. All who attended learned about wrapping horses’ legs, with polo wraps as well as standing wraps and bandages. The most important point that was made was making sure you always wrap the tendons to the back and you don’t tighten across them, always tighten on the front of the cannon bone. This prevents bowing of the tendon which could create a lifetime disability for the horse. Another point that was made was when wrapping with polos, you The Upside down V. need to wrap under the fetlock for support. This is accomplished by wrapping a figure eight around the horse’s leg, which creates an upside down V on the front of the leg. The best part of this clinic was that we actually got to wrap on real horses! Thank you so much Mrs. Kelley, Mr. Cranwell, and all the college students for their time.
Wrapping at the Morrisville State College Rehab Center By Maryellen Coleman
The Young Riders 4-H club went to visit the Equine Rehabilitation Center at Morrisville State College. Mr. Cranwell and some of his students helped to teach the 4-hers how to put on polo and standing wraps. We then got to try ourselves on some of the horses. We were really impressed by how good the race horses were while the beginners were putting on the wraps. Overall, we all learned a lot and had a ton of fun. We hope to come again as a 4-H group to learn some more about what the Morrisville students do on an everyday basis at the Equine Rehabilitation Center.
Jason Townsend, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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4-H Awards Banquet January 15, 2016 “Is it sweeter
to get what you expected or sweeter when you didn’t expect and
6:00pm—8:00pm Ag Center 100 Eaton Street Morrisville, NY 13408 The 4-H Banquet will be a family style Italian dinner. New this year we are having an appetizer to pass or a dessert to share. Please let us know what you will be bringing. Also a kids cookie contest. Bring a plate of cookies to share and be judged. Click here to register.
received?” -Unknown
4-H families are eligible for a special reduced rate of $5.00 per person, with a $20.00 family maximum. You must pre-register and can pre-pay or pay at the door for this event. Please make checks payable to: CCE of Madison County 4-H Reservations are due by Friday January 8, 2015
For more information call Kim at the 4-H Office at 684-3001, Ext. 109. Trade Show
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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Local Government Intern Program The Local Government Intern Program (LGI) is in full swing. The LGI program provides opportunities for Madison County students to understand the organizational structure of county government, the importance of civic engagement and the multitude of career opportunities available within the county. In November, the students got a tour of the Highway Department and County Court. The students were able to sit in on two criminal court cases. During a Town of Supervisors Board Meeting the students were able to sit with a Supervisor and see Robert’s Rules in action. By seeing everything in action they had a better understanding of how a local government operates.
“I feel like teens my age don’t know much about Madison County jobs or what Madison County has to offer. The LGI program is a great experience, I truly learned a lot.” - LGI Student
2016 Events January Friday, January 15 Annual Banquet at 6pm—8pm Saturday, January 30 Communications Workshop 10am—12pm February Tuesday, February 9—4-H Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm Friday, February 12—14 TEEN Winter Weekend Monday, February 15 Teen Winter Survival Day Saturday, February 27 Public Presentations/Horse Communications 9am-12pm March Saturday, March 5 Horse Bonanza Dairy Bowl TBD Saturday, March 19 March Dog Madness April Saturday, April 9 State Horse Bowl at Cornell University Saturday, April 16 Horse Judging at Morrisville State College
Click here for information about State 4-H events!
May Tuesday, May 10 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm Sunday, May 15-17 4-H Capital Days Saturday, May 7 Animal Crackers at Cornell University Saturday, May 14 State Horse Communications at Cornell University
June Saturday, June 4 State Presentations at Cornell University Saturday, June 25 Evaluation Horse Show Tuesday, June 28-Thursday, June 30 Career Explorations at Cornell University July 4-H Dairy Show TBD Saturday, July 23 Qualifying Horse Show Saturday, July 30 Open Farm Day August Tuesday, August 9 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm NYS 4-H Horse Show Aug 25—Sept 5 at NYS Fair Grounds Sunday, August 28 Hippology at NYS Fair Grounds Wednesday, August 31 Ranch Horse In-Service at NYS Fair Grounds Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities P.O. Box 1209 ˗ 100 Eaton Street ˗ Morrisville, NY 13408 www.madisoncountycce.org & www.facebook.com/ccemadison Phone: 315-684-3001 Fax: 315-684-9290 Both Extension staff and volunteers, which include 4-H club leaders, are bound by the following statement: Cornell Cooperative Extension associations provide equal opportunities. No person shall be denied on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or qualified disability.
We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday. Thank you to our 4-H leaders and volunteers for your commitment to the Madison County 4-H Program. All the hard work and dedication you put in, is truly appreciated. We wouldn’t have a program without you. We are looking forward to an even bigger and better 2016!
December 2015
“As my 4-H career comes to a close, I am overcome with excitement for what my future holds. As I transition from the portion of my life that has built me, I can confidently say that this is only
~Alycia and Kim
the end of the beginning and I will happily move forward with an
infinite amount of memories and lessons from 4-H to carry with me wherever I may go.” - Senior Madison County 4-H Member
In This Issue Lincklaen Shamrocks Communication Workshop Support Kaitlynn Wrapping at Morrisville State College Rehab Center 4-H Awards Banquet LGI Program Upcoming Events
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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Lincklaen Shamrocks By Will Groetz
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or
even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller
The Lincklaen Shamrocks have had a busy fall this year. Elected as officers for President, are Maria Groetz & Cady Webb. Our Vice president is Ethan Baker and the Treasurers are Patrick Linck & Logan Webb. The Photographers are Emerson Brothers & Ella Baker. There are 13 members in the Lincklaen Shamrocks 4-H group. For community service we donated money and walked in the crop to end hunger in our community and our world. For Thanksgiving we built and wrapped the boxes for the hungry in our community. We have also been busy learning how to make apple pies and apple dumplings. This activity was very rewarding because we were able to make and eat them for dinner. We also made fall center pieces which was really fun. Recently we made long bows and wooden arrows out of pvc pipes, silicone rods, and oak dowel rods. After we made the bows and arrows, our 4-H leader told us about bow safety and the differences between long bows and compound bows. Then we went outside to shoot on a target and if you hit the target you would get a prize! We are planning on doing more community service, woodworking and baking projects throughout the year.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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4-H Communication Workshop Saturday, January 30, 2016 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sam Filler, Empire State Development Cornell Cooperative Extension Office 100 Eaton Street Morrisville, NY 13408
According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute: 74% of people suffer from speech anxiety. 4-H provides programming so youth can be comfortable speaking in public. The Public Presentation Program is one of 4-H’s most beneficial and rewarding experiences. It is the one most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and professional careers. Dr. Heather Stassen-Ferrara from Cazenovia College will discuss presentation structure and keeping the audience's attention. If you are interested in becoming a better public speaker this workshop is for you.
Click here to register or log on to: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Madison4HCommunicationWorkshop_225
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
“When I went
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Support Kaitlynn
to school, they asked me what I wanted to be
when I grew up. I wrote down ‘Happy’. They told me that I didn’t understand the assignment
life.”
As a 4H group that grew up with Kaitlynn and rode with her during lessons, horse shows, and other fun events, we wanted to help raise money for her and her mom during a hard time in their life. Donations will be used for school loans, helping keep her horse happy and healthy, and anything else they could possibly need. They both lost someone very dear to them in a tragic, unexpected accident and we all want to help support them during this time. Even the smallest donation would mean to the world to everyone that knows KP and her family. Our goal is to help them and make them smile.
– John
Click here to donate.
and I told them that they didn’t understand
Trade Show
Lennon
Save the Date March Dog Madness Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Cornell University Trade Show
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
Wrapping at the Morrisville State College Rehab Center By Kav Young The Morrisville College Equine Rehabilitation Center, hosted the November 10th clinic. All who attended learned about wrapping horses’ legs, with polo wraps as well as standing wraps and bandages. The most important point that was made was making sure you always wrap the tendons to the back and you don’t tighten across them, always tighten on the front of the cannon bone. This prevents bowing of the tendon which could create a lifetime disability for the horse. Another point that was made was when wrapping with polos, you The Upside down V. need to wrap under the fetlock for support. This is accomplished by wrapping a figure eight around the horse’s leg, which creates an upside down V on the front of the leg. The best part of this clinic was that we actually got to wrap on real horses! Thank you so much Mrs. Kelley, Mr. Cranwell, and all the college students for their time.
Wrapping at the Morrisville State College Rehab Center By Maryellen Coleman
The Young Riders 4-H club went to visit the Equine Rehabilitation Center at Morrisville State College. Mr. Cranwell and some of his students helped to teach the 4-hers how to put on polo and standing wraps. We then got to try ourselves on some of the horses. We were really impressed by how good the race horses were while the beginners were putting on the wraps. Overall, we all learned a lot and had a ton of fun. We hope to come again as a 4-H group to learn some more about what the Morrisville students do on an everyday basis at the Equine Rehabilitation Center.
Jason Townsend, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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4-H Awards Banquet January 15, 2016 “Is it sweeter
to get what you expected or sweeter when you didn’t expect and
6:00pm—8:00pm Ag Center 100 Eaton Street Morrisville, NY 13408 The 4-H Banquet will be a family style Italian dinner. New this year we are having an appetizer to pass or a dessert to share. Please let us know what you will be bringing. Also a kids cookie contest. Bring a plate of cookies to share and be judged. Click here to register.
received?” -Unknown
4-H families are eligible for a special reduced rate of $5.00 per person, with a $20.00 family maximum. You must pre-register and can pre-pay or pay at the door for this event. Please make checks payable to: CCE of Madison County 4-H Reservations are due by Friday January 8, 2015
For more information call Kim at the 4-H Office at 684-3001, Ext. 109. Trade Show
Trade Show
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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Local Government Intern Program The Local Government Intern Program (LGI) is in full swing. The LGI program provides opportunities for Madison County students to understand the organizational structure of county government, the importance of civic engagement and the multitude of career opportunities available within the county. In November, the students got a tour of the Highway Department and County Court. The students were able to sit in on two criminal court cases. During a Town of Supervisors Board Meeting the students were able to sit with a Supervisor and see Robert’s Rules in action. By seeing everything in action they had a better understanding of how a local government operates.
“I feel like teens my age don’t know much about Madison County jobs or what Madison County has to offer. The LGI program is a great experience, I truly learned a lot.” - LGI Student
2016 Events January Friday, January 15 Annual Banquet at 6pm—8pm Saturday, January 30 Communications Workshop 10am—12pm February Tuesday, February 9—4-H Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm Friday, February 12—14 TEEN Winter Weekend Monday, February 15 Teen Winter Survival Day Saturday, February 27 Public Presentations/Horse Communications 9am-12pm March Saturday, March 5 Horse Bonanza Dairy Bowl TBD Saturday, March 19 March Dog Madness April Saturday, April 9 State Horse Bowl at Cornell University Saturday, April 16 Horse Judging at Morrisville State College
Click here for information about State 4-H events!
May Tuesday, May 10 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm Sunday, May 15-17 4-H Capital Days Saturday, May 7 Animal Crackers at Cornell University Saturday, May 14 State Horse Communications at Cornell University
June Saturday, June 4 State Presentations at Cornell University Saturday, June 25 Evaluation Horse Show Tuesday, June 28-Thursday, June 30 Career Explorations at Cornell University July 4-H Dairy Show TBD Saturday, July 23 Qualifying Horse Show Saturday, July 30 Open Farm Day August Tuesday, August 9 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm NYS 4-H Horse Show Aug 25—Sept 5 at NYS Fair Grounds Sunday, August 28 Hippology at NYS Fair Grounds Wednesday, August 31 Ranch Horse In-Service at NYS Fair Grounds Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities P.O. Box 1209 ˗ 100 Eaton Street ˗ Morrisville, NY 13408 www.madisoncountycce.org & www.facebook.com/ccemadison Phone: 315-684-3001 Fax: 315-684-9290 Both Extension staff and volunteers, which include 4-H club leaders, are bound by the following statement: Cornell Cooperative Extension associations provide equal opportunities. No person shall be denied on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or qualified disability.
