September 2016
September 2016
Monroe County 4-H Herald Inside this issue:
NYS Fair Wrap-up!
NYS Fair Wrap-up
1–3
State Fair Photos
3–4
National Youth Science
5
Scholarship Winners
5
Hers entered arts and crafts projects in the youth building, rode and
Halloween Party!
6
showed their horses in a number of equine events, led their dogs
Seeking Volunteers
7
through obedience and agility skills at the dog show, and showed
Career Ex Recap!
7
livestock that they’ve carefully tended to over the past year.
Monroe County 4-H Dog
8–9
Thank You, Donors!
9
International Coastal Clean-up
10
4-H Achievement Night and Dance
11
Announcements
12
Calendar
12
Fall is here! School has started, and another exciting 12 days at the New York State Fair have come to an end. Our Monroe County 4-
NYS Dog Show Results This year, the NYS Dog Show was held on August 20th. Six members of the Monroe County 4-H K-9 Kids Dog Club showcased their skills, and the group came home with four Grand Championships, one Reserve Grand Championship, and a first place finisher in the Skill-A-Thon contest! Club members who participated included Emma P., Stephen K., Anyanka K., Haley W., Emily M., and Madison M.. The group is led by leader Joanne Dohr, with training support from Gayle Persons. The following is a list of this year’s participants and awards:
The 4-H Pledge I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking. I pledge my HEART to greater loyalty. I pledge my HANDS to larger service. I pledge my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Beginner Novice A Obedience Grand Champion
Stephen K. (Webster) and his Portuguese Water Dog, Fathom
Beginner Novice C Obedience Grand Champion
Emma P. (Mt. Morris) and her Labrador Retriever, Jem
Graduate Beginner A Obedience Grand Champion
Emily M. (Greece) and her Labrador Retriever, Finn
Graduate Beginner B Obedience Reserve Grand Champion
Haley W. (Spencerport) and her Shetland Sheepdog, Kitty
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NYS Fair Wrap-up (continued) Rally Novice A Obedience Grand Champion
Emma P. (Mt. Morris) and her Labrador Retriever, Jem
Skill-A-Thon (knowledge contest) winner
Anyanka K. (Webster)
Madison M. (Greece) and her Jack Russell, Jack; and Anyanka K. (Webster) and her Portuguese Water Dog, Wicket, also competed and won multiple ribbons.
Monroe County 4-H Horse Program at the NYS Fair
Anyanka K. (Webster) and her pony, Easy, participated in the Hunt Seat, Western, and Gymkhana Divisions. Anya and Easy won many ribbons during their stay at the fair: 5th-place Hunt Seat Pleasure, 6th-place Working Hunter, 6th-place Western Pleasure, 8th-place Western Road Hack, 9th-place Stock Seat Equitation, 1st-place Costume, and 8th-place Figure-8 Barrels.
Shaylee P. (Greece) and her horse, Broadway Slam, participated in the Hunt Seat Division. They took 7 th place in Hunt Seat Equitation and 9th place in Showmanship in the Senior Division.
Ella B. (Mumford) and her horse, Pru, participated in Gymkhana, Junior Division, and took 3rd place in Junior Texas T.
Megan C. (Brockport) participated in Gymkhana with her horse, Midnight Shadow, in the Senior Division.
Makayla L. (Greece) participated in Gymkhana, Senior Division, with her horse, Reese. Makayla took 5th place in Straight Barrels and 7th in Pole Bending.
Sara M. (Caledonia) participated in Gymkhana, Junior Division, with her horse, Leo. Sara and Leo took 6th place in Keyhole, 9th place in Quads, and 9th place in Straight Barrels.
Erin Z. (Rochester) participated in Gymkhana, Junior Division, with her horse, Chloe. She took 5th place in Junior Texas T.
Congratulations to all of our Monroe County 4-H Horse Program Participants! You represented us well! Hippology Participants Five Monroe County 4-Hers participated in the NYS Fair Junior Hippology contest. They were Chloe M., Rose L., Ella B., Clara W., and Anya K., who took 11th place. Maddy K. participated in the Senior Hippology contest.
Dairy Program at the NYS Fair Owen, Hope, and Faith A. from Hilton showed their jersey and ayrshire dairy animals in the youth and open dairy shows at the NYS Fair. Congratulations on a job well done!
Youth Building Projects In addition to participating in the dog, horse, and dairy shows, Monroe County 4-H youth submitted a number of projects for evaluation in the youth building. Projects included all sorts of items, from handmade pillows, artwork, and photography, to homegrown pumpkins. The following is a list of participants and their projects. Altogether, Monroe County 4-Hers brought home 16 blue ribbons, 10 red ribbons, and 2 white ribbons! The next page contains a list of projects that were on display.
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New York State Fair Wrap-up (continued) Participant
Project
Participant
Project
Anyanka K.
Dog Project Record Book
Faith A.
Throw Pillow
Anyanka K.
Horse Project Record Book
Joseph R.
Tie-dye t-shirt
Stephen K.
Dog Project Record Book
Anyanka K.
Sewn Dog Toy—Dog with Fire Hydrant
Emma P.
Dog Project Record Book
Anyanka K.
Sewn Clover-shaped Dog Toy
Stephen K.
Man/Rabbit Drawing
Stephen K.
Sewn Dog Toy—Miami Dolphins
Stephen K.
Self-Portrait with Sunglasses
Anyanka K.
Sewn Dog Toy with Black and White Dogs
Stephen K.
Tiger Drawing
Clara W.
Star-Spangled Banner Flag Photo
Faith A.
Cowgirl Boot Drawing
Clara W.
Dot—Rabbit Photo
Hope A.
Sign-Language Hand Drawing
Anyanka K.
Fathom at Letchworth; Dog and Waterfall
Hope A.
Candy Corn Drawing
Faith A.
Wheat
Clara W.
Sandy Sea Turtle Painting
Faith A.
Hay
Faith A.
Cornell Bell Tower Print
Hope A.
Wheat
Owen A.
Clay Snail Sculpture
Hope A.
Hay
Clara W.
Taco Sculpture
Owen A.
Pumpkin, Apollo
Addie W.
Panda Painting
Addie W.
Wooden Tote
New York State Fair Photos
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State Fair Photos
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National Youth Science Day, 2016 On October 5, 2016, youth from 4‑H clubs, groups, and school programs across the country will participate in Drone Discovery, the 4‑H National Youth Science Day 2016 Engineering Design Challenge. Drone Discovery simulates the experience of working with a real drone by providing a hands-on educational challenge that teaches youth about the basics of flight, remote sensing, and real-world uses of drones. The comprehensive kit is ideally suited for a maximum group size of 10 youth, ages 8–14. If your club or group is interested in participating in this project, kits can be ordered through the 4-H Mall (http://www.4hmall.org/Product/national-day/2016-national -youth-science-day-kit). If you need advisement or help with this activity, please contact Tara Defendorf-Kuba at [email protected]. If you take on this project, we’d love to see photos! They can be sent to Tara, as well!
Scholarship Winners! Congratulations to Clara W. and Alllyson W.! Clara (pictured left, middle) was the recipient of the Sandra Lomker 4-H Educational Scholarship, which helps offset the costs associated with 4-H summer camp. Clara attended Camp Wyomoco this past summer and had a fantastic time! Allyson, pictured below with her dog, Rocket, received the Norman V. Ryan Scholarship for all she has accomplished in 4-H and the community. Allyson is a freshman at Cornell University this year and hopes to pursue a career in Agricultural Sciences and Viticulture. Congratulations to both young women for their hard work and dedication!
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Seeking Volunteers! The new 4-H year begins on October 1st, and we’re busy planning exciting activities and projects. We’d love to start some new clubs in our county to allow more youth the chance to experience all that 4-H has to offer. Do you or does someone you know have a hobby or career about which you feel particularly passionate? Maybe it’s photography, model rocketry, or building robots? Gardening, cooking, or taking care of the environment? 4-H uses these interest areas as vehicles to help youth develop important life skills! Let’s consider an example. Perhaps your passion is photography. Not only can you teach youth an art that they can enjoy in their current and future lives, but at the same time you can use photography to help youth develop into resourceful, competent, caring adults! Youth can...
Build confidence, self-esteem, and competence by speaking about photography and
demonstrating photographic skills during a public presentation.
Learn time– and project management and the importance of quality workmanship while showcasing their art during an open house at a church or local café.
Make a difference in their community by donating their photos to a nursing home or museum.
Again, any hobby about which a child can feel passionate is the perfect vehicle to teach kids the skills they need to become successful, contributing adults. For more information about volunteering, please contact Kristie Taylor-Edwards, 4-H Administrative Assistant ([email protected]).
Career Ex Recap! This past June, Shaylee P. (pictured right), a Monroe County 4-Her, participated in Career Ex at Cornell University. Career Ex is a 3-day event for youth—held on the Cornell University Campus—whose purpose is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting, and to introduce young adults to Cornell University. Here’s what Shaylee had to say about her experience: “Participating in the 4-H Career Explorations at Cornell was a wonderful experience. I was able to stay in the dorms and tour the campus, which was beautiful. I also met many new people who I am able to call my friends, some of whom I talk to every day. I learned so much about the class I took, which was on astronomy, including all the different careers offered in that field. I would definitely go again and plan on going next year.” If you’re a student entering Grade 8 or above in the fall, consider attending Career Ex next year. It’s a great introduction to campus life!
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Monroe County 4-H Dog Show The Monroe County 4-H Dog Show was held on August 5th at the Monroe County Fair in Northampton Park. The day was hot, but the kids and their dogs did a marvelous job showing off all the hard work they put in this past year. The 4-Hers trained their dogs in six different disciplines (including the tricks and costumes categories), and they excelled in every one! Getting a dog to wear a costume is a feat in and of itself! Below are several photos from the show.
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K-9 Kids Monroe County 4-H Dog Show Results Beginner Novice A
Rally Advanced
1
st
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–Blue
2
nd
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Red
Finn & Wicket–White Agility Obstacle On Lead
Beginner Novice C
1st
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–Blue
1st
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)–Blue
2nd
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Blue
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
Pre Novice Agility
2
nd
1st
Graduate Beginner 1
st
2
nd
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)–Red Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)–Red
1
st
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Blue
1 2
nd
3rd 4
th
3
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)–White Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)–White
Trick Class Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)
2
nd
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)
Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)–Blue
3
rd
Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–Blue
4th
Emma P.: Havanese (Rocko)–Blue
Costume
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)–Blue
1st
Grooming and Handling B Sr
Madison & Emily M.: Finn & Jack
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)
2
nd
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)
Rally Novice
3
rd
Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)
1st
4th
1
st
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)–White
rd
1st
Grooming and Handling B Jr st
2
4th
Grooming and Handling A
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
nd
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)–Blue
2
nd
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Blue
3
rd
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
4
th
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–White
5
th
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom) Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)
Thank You, Donors!
The Monroe County 4-H office would like to thank the family and friends of Sandra Lomker for their generous donations to Monroe County 4-H in memory of Ms. Lomker. Ms. Lomker, a long-time supporter of 4-H, passed away on June 12th.
We’d like to recognize Mariah Meadows for their generous donations to our 4-H horse program! Thank you so much; your support is greatly appreciated!
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Coastal Clean Up
Tractor Supply Center Paper Clover Campaign The Fall 2016 Tractor Supply Center Paper Clover Campaign will take place from October 5th to October 16th! Did you know that in New York State, the sale of Paper Clovers at Tractor Supply Centers raised a total of almost $47,000 in Spring 2016? Monroe County 4-H received $424 from the Spring Paper Clover Campaign! Many of the donations were a result of the K-9 Kids’ and Posh Ponies’ instore participation on the weekends during this event! It’s time to start planning for the Fall Campaign! If you or your club would like to volunteer to manage a table in either the Brockport or Honeyoye Falls TSC, please contact Tara Defendorf-Kuba! Remember—money earned from this campaign goes directly to our county programs and events!
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Calendar This is a tentative list of 4-H related dates. This calendar is subject to additions, deletions, and further changes. September 17th:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Chicken Barbecue
27th:
Coding Class at Central Library, 3:30–5:00 pm (this is the first week; occurs weekly on Tuesdays from here)
28th:
4-H Volunteer Training
29th–30th:
40th Annual 4-H Agribusiness Career Conference
October 1st:
2nd Annual How-To Festival at the Greece Public Library—Check out the 4-H booth!
2nd–8th:
National 4-H Week
5th:
National Youth Science Day
5th–16th:
Tractor Supply Company Clover Campaign
14th:
RSVP deadline for 4-H Halloween party
16th:
Chef-for-a-Day Cook-off
21st:
Deadline for submitting My 4-H Experience Form
21st:
Halloween Party
29th:
Barnes and Noble Fundraiser
November 2nd:
4-H Advisory
4th:
Achievement Night and Dance
17th:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Annual Meeting
18th:
4-H Horse Awards Dinner
19th:
4-H Healthy Living Workshop
December 1st:
Reenrollments Due
4th:
Holiday Crafts Workshop, Springdale Farm
28th:
4-H Presentation Workshop
30th:
4-H Horseless Horse Show
Announcements
Re-enrollment forms for current 4-H members will be e-mailed out on September 22nd and will be due back by December 1st.
Our Chef-for-a-Day Cook-off will be held on October 16th at Springdale Farms in Spencerport. Details to follow in our next enewsletter!
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Monroe County 4-H Contact Information Cornell Cooperative Extension 2449 St. Paul Boulevard Rochester, NY 14617 Phone: 585-753-2550 Fax: 585-753-2560
www.monroe.cce.cornell.edu www.facebook.com/CCEMonroe www.facebook.com/4HMonroeCounty
Tara Defendorf- Kuba 4-H Youth Development Educator [email protected] 585-753-2566 Kristie Taylor-Edwards 4-H Administrative Assistant [email protected] 585-753-2568 Andrea Lista Executive Director [email protected] 585-753-2559
We hope that you are enjoying the Monroe County 4-H Herald. This newsletter is brought to you as part of the educational program provided by the Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Program. We invite you to send us any submissions for the newsletter. Please forward any club happenings, program information or suggestions to Tara at the 4-H Office by the 10th of the month. We will do our best to include submissions.
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults by connecting kids with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension actively supports equal educational and employment opportunities. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denies employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, religion, political beliefs, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, veteran status, or disability. Cornell Cooperative Extension is committed to the maintenance of affirmative action programs that will assure the continuation of such equality of opportunity.
Monroe County 4-H Herald Inside this issue:
NYS Fair Wrap-up!
NYS Fair Wrap-up
1–3
State Fair Photos
3–4
National Youth Science
5
Scholarship Winners
5
Hers entered arts and crafts projects in the youth building, rode and
Halloween Party!
6
showed their horses in a number of equine events, led their dogs
Seeking Volunteers
7
through obedience and agility skills at the dog show, and showed
Career Ex Recap!
7
livestock that they’ve carefully tended to over the past year.
Monroe County 4-H Dog
8–9
Thank You, Donors!
9
International Coastal Clean-up
10
4-H Achievement Night and Dance
11
Announcements
12
Calendar
12
Fall is here! School has started, and another exciting 12 days at the New York State Fair have come to an end. Our Monroe County 4-
NYS Dog Show Results This year, the NYS Dog Show was held on August 20th. Six members of the Monroe County 4-H K-9 Kids Dog Club showcased their skills, and the group came home with four Grand Championships, one Reserve Grand Championship, and a first place finisher in the Skill-A-Thon contest! Club members who participated included Emma P., Stephen K., Anyanka K., Haley W., Emily M., and Madison M.. The group is led by leader Joanne Dohr, with training support from Gayle Persons. The following is a list of this year’s participants and awards:
The 4-H Pledge I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking. I pledge my HEART to greater loyalty. I pledge my HANDS to larger service. I pledge my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Beginner Novice A Obedience Grand Champion
Stephen K. (Webster) and his Portuguese Water Dog, Fathom
Beginner Novice C Obedience Grand Champion
Emma P. (Mt. Morris) and her Labrador Retriever, Jem
Graduate Beginner A Obedience Grand Champion
Emily M. (Greece) and her Labrador Retriever, Finn
Graduate Beginner B Obedience Reserve Grand Champion
Haley W. (Spencerport) and her Shetland Sheepdog, Kitty
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NYS Fair Wrap-up (continued) Rally Novice A Obedience Grand Champion
Emma P. (Mt. Morris) and her Labrador Retriever, Jem
Skill-A-Thon (knowledge contest) winner
Anyanka K. (Webster)
Madison M. (Greece) and her Jack Russell, Jack; and Anyanka K. (Webster) and her Portuguese Water Dog, Wicket, also competed and won multiple ribbons.
Monroe County 4-H Horse Program at the NYS Fair
Anyanka K. (Webster) and her pony, Easy, participated in the Hunt Seat, Western, and Gymkhana Divisions. Anya and Easy won many ribbons during their stay at the fair: 5th-place Hunt Seat Pleasure, 6th-place Working Hunter, 6th-place Western Pleasure, 8th-place Western Road Hack, 9th-place Stock Seat Equitation, 1st-place Costume, and 8th-place Figure-8 Barrels.
Shaylee P. (Greece) and her horse, Broadway Slam, participated in the Hunt Seat Division. They took 7 th place in Hunt Seat Equitation and 9th place in Showmanship in the Senior Division.
Ella B. (Mumford) and her horse, Pru, participated in Gymkhana, Junior Division, and took 3rd place in Junior Texas T.
Megan C. (Brockport) participated in Gymkhana with her horse, Midnight Shadow, in the Senior Division.
Makayla L. (Greece) participated in Gymkhana, Senior Division, with her horse, Reese. Makayla took 5th place in Straight Barrels and 7th in Pole Bending.
Sara M. (Caledonia) participated in Gymkhana, Junior Division, with her horse, Leo. Sara and Leo took 6th place in Keyhole, 9th place in Quads, and 9th place in Straight Barrels.
Erin Z. (Rochester) participated in Gymkhana, Junior Division, with her horse, Chloe. She took 5th place in Junior Texas T.
Congratulations to all of our Monroe County 4-H Horse Program Participants! You represented us well! Hippology Participants Five Monroe County 4-Hers participated in the NYS Fair Junior Hippology contest. They were Chloe M., Rose L., Ella B., Clara W., and Anya K., who took 11th place. Maddy K. participated in the Senior Hippology contest.
Dairy Program at the NYS Fair Owen, Hope, and Faith A. from Hilton showed their jersey and ayrshire dairy animals in the youth and open dairy shows at the NYS Fair. Congratulations on a job well done!
Youth Building Projects In addition to participating in the dog, horse, and dairy shows, Monroe County 4-H youth submitted a number of projects for evaluation in the youth building. Projects included all sorts of items, from handmade pillows, artwork, and photography, to homegrown pumpkins. The following is a list of participants and their projects. Altogether, Monroe County 4-Hers brought home 16 blue ribbons, 10 red ribbons, and 2 white ribbons! The next page contains a list of projects that were on display.
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New York State Fair Wrap-up (continued) Participant
Project
Participant
Project
Anyanka K.
Dog Project Record Book
Faith A.
Throw Pillow
Anyanka K.
Horse Project Record Book
Joseph R.
Tie-dye t-shirt
Stephen K.
Dog Project Record Book
Anyanka K.
Sewn Dog Toy—Dog with Fire Hydrant
Emma P.
Dog Project Record Book
Anyanka K.
Sewn Clover-shaped Dog Toy
Stephen K.
Man/Rabbit Drawing
Stephen K.
Sewn Dog Toy—Miami Dolphins
Stephen K.
Self-Portrait with Sunglasses
Anyanka K.
Sewn Dog Toy with Black and White Dogs
Stephen K.
Tiger Drawing
Clara W.
Star-Spangled Banner Flag Photo
Faith A.
Cowgirl Boot Drawing
Clara W.
Dot—Rabbit Photo
Hope A.
Sign-Language Hand Drawing
Anyanka K.
Fathom at Letchworth; Dog and Waterfall
Hope A.
Candy Corn Drawing
Faith A.
Wheat
Clara W.
Sandy Sea Turtle Painting
Faith A.
Hay
Faith A.
Cornell Bell Tower Print
Hope A.
Wheat
Owen A.
Clay Snail Sculpture
Hope A.
Hay
Clara W.
Taco Sculpture
Owen A.
Pumpkin, Apollo
Addie W.
Panda Painting
Addie W.
Wooden Tote
New York State Fair Photos
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State Fair Photos
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National Youth Science Day, 2016 On October 5, 2016, youth from 4‑H clubs, groups, and school programs across the country will participate in Drone Discovery, the 4‑H National Youth Science Day 2016 Engineering Design Challenge. Drone Discovery simulates the experience of working with a real drone by providing a hands-on educational challenge that teaches youth about the basics of flight, remote sensing, and real-world uses of drones. The comprehensive kit is ideally suited for a maximum group size of 10 youth, ages 8–14. If your club or group is interested in participating in this project, kits can be ordered through the 4-H Mall (http://www.4hmall.org/Product/national-day/2016-national -youth-science-day-kit). If you need advisement or help with this activity, please contact Tara Defendorf-Kuba at [email protected]. If you take on this project, we’d love to see photos! They can be sent to Tara, as well!
Scholarship Winners! Congratulations to Clara W. and Alllyson W.! Clara (pictured left, middle) was the recipient of the Sandra Lomker 4-H Educational Scholarship, which helps offset the costs associated with 4-H summer camp. Clara attended Camp Wyomoco this past summer and had a fantastic time! Allyson, pictured below with her dog, Rocket, received the Norman V. Ryan Scholarship for all she has accomplished in 4-H and the community. Allyson is a freshman at Cornell University this year and hopes to pursue a career in Agricultural Sciences and Viticulture. Congratulations to both young women for their hard work and dedication!
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Seeking Volunteers! The new 4-H year begins on October 1st, and we’re busy planning exciting activities and projects. We’d love to start some new clubs in our county to allow more youth the chance to experience all that 4-H has to offer. Do you or does someone you know have a hobby or career about which you feel particularly passionate? Maybe it’s photography, model rocketry, or building robots? Gardening, cooking, or taking care of the environment? 4-H uses these interest areas as vehicles to help youth develop important life skills! Let’s consider an example. Perhaps your passion is photography. Not only can you teach youth an art that they can enjoy in their current and future lives, but at the same time you can use photography to help youth develop into resourceful, competent, caring adults! Youth can...
Build confidence, self-esteem, and competence by speaking about photography and
demonstrating photographic skills during a public presentation.
Learn time– and project management and the importance of quality workmanship while showcasing their art during an open house at a church or local café.
Make a difference in their community by donating their photos to a nursing home or museum.
Again, any hobby about which a child can feel passionate is the perfect vehicle to teach kids the skills they need to become successful, contributing adults. For more information about volunteering, please contact Kristie Taylor-Edwards, 4-H Administrative Assistant ([email protected]).
Career Ex Recap! This past June, Shaylee P. (pictured right), a Monroe County 4-Her, participated in Career Ex at Cornell University. Career Ex is a 3-day event for youth—held on the Cornell University Campus—whose purpose is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting, and to introduce young adults to Cornell University. Here’s what Shaylee had to say about her experience: “Participating in the 4-H Career Explorations at Cornell was a wonderful experience. I was able to stay in the dorms and tour the campus, which was beautiful. I also met many new people who I am able to call my friends, some of whom I talk to every day. I learned so much about the class I took, which was on astronomy, including all the different careers offered in that field. I would definitely go again and plan on going next year.” If you’re a student entering Grade 8 or above in the fall, consider attending Career Ex next year. It’s a great introduction to campus life!
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Monroe County 4-H Dog Show The Monroe County 4-H Dog Show was held on August 5th at the Monroe County Fair in Northampton Park. The day was hot, but the kids and their dogs did a marvelous job showing off all the hard work they put in this past year. The 4-Hers trained their dogs in six different disciplines (including the tricks and costumes categories), and they excelled in every one! Getting a dog to wear a costume is a feat in and of itself! Below are several photos from the show.
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K-9 Kids Monroe County 4-H Dog Show Results Beginner Novice A
Rally Advanced
1
st
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–Blue
2
nd
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Red
Finn & Wicket–White Agility Obstacle On Lead
Beginner Novice C
1st
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–Blue
1st
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)–Blue
2nd
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Blue
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
Pre Novice Agility
2
nd
1st
Graduate Beginner 1
st
2
nd
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)–Red Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)–Red
1
st
Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Blue
1 2
nd
3rd 4
th
3
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)–White Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)–White
Trick Class Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)
2
nd
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)
Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)–Blue
3
rd
Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–Blue
4th
Emma P.: Havanese (Rocko)–Blue
Costume
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)–Blue
1st
Grooming and Handling B Sr
Madison & Emily M.: Finn & Jack
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)
2
nd
Emily M.: Labrador Retriever (Finn)
Rally Novice
3
rd
Anya K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Wicket)
1st
4th
1
st
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)–White
rd
1st
Grooming and Handling B Jr st
2
4th
Grooming and Handling A
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
nd
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)–Blue
2
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Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom)–Blue
3
rd
Ellen H.: Mountain Cur (Finnley)–Blue
4
th
Madison M.: Jack Russell Mix (Jack)–White
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Steven K.: Portuguese Water Dog (Fathom) Emma P.: Labrador Retriever (Jem)
Thank You, Donors!
The Monroe County 4-H office would like to thank the family and friends of Sandra Lomker for their generous donations to Monroe County 4-H in memory of Ms. Lomker. Ms. Lomker, a long-time supporter of 4-H, passed away on June 12th.
We’d like to recognize Mariah Meadows for their generous donations to our 4-H horse program! Thank you so much; your support is greatly appreciated!
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Coastal Clean Up
Tractor Supply Center Paper Clover Campaign The Fall 2016 Tractor Supply Center Paper Clover Campaign will take place from October 5th to October 16th! Did you know that in New York State, the sale of Paper Clovers at Tractor Supply Centers raised a total of almost $47,000 in Spring 2016? Monroe County 4-H received $424 from the Spring Paper Clover Campaign! Many of the donations were a result of the K-9 Kids’ and Posh Ponies’ instore participation on the weekends during this event! It’s time to start planning for the Fall Campaign! If you or your club would like to volunteer to manage a table in either the Brockport or Honeyoye Falls TSC, please contact Tara Defendorf-Kuba! Remember—money earned from this campaign goes directly to our county programs and events!
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Calendar This is a tentative list of 4-H related dates. This calendar is subject to additions, deletions, and further changes. September 17th:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Chicken Barbecue
27th:
Coding Class at Central Library, 3:30–5:00 pm (this is the first week; occurs weekly on Tuesdays from here)
28th:
4-H Volunteer Training
29th–30th:
40th Annual 4-H Agribusiness Career Conference
October 1st:
2nd Annual How-To Festival at the Greece Public Library—Check out the 4-H booth!
2nd–8th:
National 4-H Week
5th:
National Youth Science Day
5th–16th:
Tractor Supply Company Clover Campaign
14th:
RSVP deadline for 4-H Halloween party
16th:
Chef-for-a-Day Cook-off
21st:
Deadline for submitting My 4-H Experience Form
21st:
Halloween Party
29th:
Barnes and Noble Fundraiser
November 2nd:
4-H Advisory
4th:
Achievement Night and Dance
17th:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Annual Meeting
18th:
4-H Horse Awards Dinner
19th:
4-H Healthy Living Workshop
December 1st:
Reenrollments Due
4th:
Holiday Crafts Workshop, Springdale Farm
28th:
4-H Presentation Workshop
30th:
4-H Horseless Horse Show
Announcements
Re-enrollment forms for current 4-H members will be e-mailed out on September 22nd and will be due back by December 1st.
Our Chef-for-a-Day Cook-off will be held on October 16th at Springdale Farms in Spencerport. Details to follow in our next enewsletter!
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Monroe County 4-H Contact Information Cornell Cooperative Extension 2449 St. Paul Boulevard Rochester, NY 14617 Phone: 585-753-2550 Fax: 585-753-2560
www.monroe.cce.cornell.edu www.facebook.com/CCEMonroe www.facebook.com/4HMonroeCounty
Tara Defendorf- Kuba 4-H Youth Development Educator [email protected] 585-753-2566 Kristie Taylor-Edwards 4-H Administrative Assistant [email protected] 585-753-2568 Andrea Lista Executive Director [email protected] 585-753-2559
We hope that you are enjoying the Monroe County 4-H Herald. This newsletter is brought to you as part of the educational program provided by the Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Program. We invite you to send us any submissions for the newsletter. Please forward any club happenings, program information or suggestions to Tara at the 4-H Office by the 10th of the month. We will do our best to include submissions.
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults by connecting kids with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension actively supports equal educational and employment opportunities. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denies employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, religion, political beliefs, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, veteran status, or disability. Cornell Cooperative Extension is committed to the maintenance of affirmative action programs that will assure the continuation of such equality of opportunity.
