CLOVER COMMUNICATOR YAVAPAI COUNTY 4-H NEWS APRIL 2015 Prescott Office 840 Rodeo Dr. Bldg. C Prescott, AZ 86305 Phone: (928) 445-6590 Fax: (928) 445-6593 Camp Verde Office 2830 N. Commonwealth Drive, Suite 103 Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Phone: (928) 554-8999 Fax: (928) 554-8996 You may view a color copy of this newsletter online at: http://extension.arizona.edu/4-h/ yavapai April 1 April 3 April 7 April 10 April 11 April 15 April 17-19 April 18 April 23 May 8 May 9 May 15 June 8-12 July 11-16 Mo Yava 4-H Summer camp Registration Begins Registration Deadline Statewide Family Camp EXPO Meeting 6:30 pm Adventures in Nature Photo Contest Submission Deadline Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop - Prescott Shelby Hansen Room J.O.L.T. Earlybird Registration Deadline Statewide Family Camp County Horse Show - Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds Prescott Rodeo Grounds Spring Cleanup 9am - 12pm Horse ID s due for 2nd Show Nasser Show Pig Auction - Navajo County Fairgrounds J.O.L.T. Regular Registration Deadline J.O.L.T. Camp MoYava Summer Camp April 2015 Mary Jo Moncheski 4-H Program Coordinator Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Stacy DeVeau 4-H/STEM Program Coordinator 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Office Specialist 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.
EXPO 2015 News & Updates *EXPO 2015 will be held in conjunction with the Yavapai Fair at the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds. This is a big step for Yavapai County and will be a very exciting time. With this joining, EXPO is benefiting greatly with the donation of all of the awards and judges, as well as many other items from the fair association. There have been many negotiations and EXPO is getting the opportunity to share the 4-H projects with the public and the 4-H families still have the benefits of a small county event. All 4-H members will be given wristbands to get into the EXPO common area that the public will not be allowed into, private parking, private concessions, and private bathrooms. These negotiations have been held with the EXPO executive board, Yavapai Fair board, PFD Rodeo board, as well as our 4-H Extension Program Coordinator Mary Jo Moncheski and County Extension Director, Jeff Schalau. For a presentation on how the event will be managed logistically you can attend the April 7th, 2015 6:30pm EXPO meeting. (This is for information only). **Major Date Changes: May 16th, 2015 9-12pm - All Breeding, Market Swine, Market Sheep, Market Goat, & Dog Entries @ Prescott Rodeo Grounds (All Market must be present for Ear Tagging) (This is a change from the last newsletter. We put this date back after much consideration from comments from members. Thank you for your comments) July 31st, 2015 - All Small Stock and Indoor Entries Due Sept 25, 26, & 27th, 2015 - EXPO Set-Up Sept 30th, 2015 - EXPO Check-In October 1, 2, 3, & 4 - EXPO October 4th, 2015-3:00pm All Animals Check-Out Time October 4th, 2015-3-?? EXPO Clean-Up (What ever is not complete that night Yavapai Fair will complete for EXPO) (If a member wants to come and help clean-up on October 5th & 6th, that will be community service hours) ***Premium Book & Website The Premium Book is updated on the website at http://4hffaexpo.com/ (Note it is.com not.org) Thank you, 4-H/FFA EXPO Committee Page 2
SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTESTS UPCOMING SHOWS/SALES LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE We recently had to cancel the YLQA workshops scheduled for March 28 th and April 23 rd as described in a previous email regarding the recent changes in leadership. The March 28 th workshop will now be April 11 th at the Shelby Hansen Room in the Extension Office. Details are as follows: YLQA Workshop Registration: 8:30, workshop starts at 9am-12pm, lunch not provided April 11 th Shelby Hansen Room $10 registration fee, pay at door Please RSVP to MJ so we can estimate numbers -All members who are raising animals for food must attend a YLQA assurance workshop (that includes small stock poultry, rabbits, etc.) or be current on their certification. -All leaders who are teaching market projects must also have current certification. If you need to check the status of your certification, look at the Participants List here: http://extension.arizona.edu/quality/certification.html The workshop is being hosted by Angela Teskey-Peterson, Michelle Stevens, and MJ Moncheski. If any leaders are interested in becoming certified to teach YLQA workshops, please let MJ know so she can give you more details on the steps to become a trainer. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Page 3
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UPCOMING SHOWS/SALES Barbara Killian, K Lazy J Farm, LLC, also has a lot of J January and February lambs available. Not weaned yet, but have an aggressive vaccination and deworming regime. Economically priced. Will show well in most county shows. Please contact Barbara for pricing and more details: 928-713-1866 Page 5
CAMP OPPORTUNITIES MoYava 4-H Summer Camp Applications will be placed on a first come basis, camp applications will go live On-line April 1, 2015 at http://extension.arizona.edu/4h/mohave/camps-moyava-summer-camp Mohave - Yavapai 4-H Summer Camp is July 11 16, 2015 Campers arrive 1:00PM on the 11 th depart 11:00AM on 16th Staff up on the 5th Early Bird Camper Deadline June 6th, 2015 Cost $125.00 for the first member in the family $115.00 for additional family members After June 7, 2015 Cost $140.00 for all, no discounts available. Camp Counselors and adult staff, $65.00 Camp Counselor Applications are due may 1st and Counselor selection weekend is May 15-17 We anticipate filling all 80 camper slots very quickly. For this reason camp applications will be for 4-H members only unless space permits. Gerald W. Olson Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Mohave County 101 E Beale St, Ste A Kingman, Arizona 86401 golson@ag.arizona.edu office: 928.753.3788 fax: 928.753.1665 http://ag.arizona.edu/mohave/4h Page 6
CAMP OPPORTUNITIES Statewide Family Camp April 17-19, 2015 To provide a 4-H Families in Arizona a quality resident camping program that focuses on natural resource education. This is a resurrected concept from 40 years ago when 4-H families would come together to do camping programs and camp as family units. Campers will be sleeping as a Family unit, in the same room. Campers must be in the same family or extended family, Parent, Grandparent, Guardian etc. The program will include, evening campfire, wildlife and natural resource education, crafts, canoeing, fishing, science programs, recreation and positive leadership and socialization skills, Sing A-Longs, and MORE!!! Registration, @ $35.00 per camper, registration Due April 3, 2015 Camp applications will be posted to the web on March 1st and available on a first come basis for the first 11 families for Family Summer Camp to be held in April 2015, and we will expect to have approximately 50 Campers/Parents signed up for camp in 2015. This 2-day camp will focus on natural resources education with programs on wildlife, natural resources conservation, soil and water conservation and quality, recycling, safety and first aid. The mornings and evening will be structured programming with the afternoons open for Family adventures and activities, Hiking, Fishing, Crafts, Sports and Games. Applications are online! Start Planning NOW it s going to be a GREAT summer!!!! For more information contact Gerald Olson at golson@ag.arizona.edu See more information here https://extension.arizona.edu/4h/state/statewide-4-h-family-camp Journey: Opportunities for Leaders of Tomorrow (J.O.L.T.) June 8-12, 2015 Are you ready for a life changing summer? Don t just go to any-ole camp, come to JOLT! JO.L.T. is an Arizona Teen Leadership Camp, designed by teens for teens. At J.O.L.T., there is a positive environment that promotes personal development, team building and selfconfidence. After your week long adventure at JOLT, you will go back with improved leadership, trust and Page 7
CAMP OPPORTUNITIES..continued communication skills. While at JOLT, you ll meet the dynamic staff, participate in inspirational workshops and life changing speakers. You ll also learn Conflict resolution skills and relationship building skills which help to create life-long friendships that make JOLT unique from all other camps.. What Arizona Teens are saying about J.O.L.T. Meet the Planning Team - Both Youth & Adults Involvement Committee - Descriptions Each Participant selects a Camp Committee to serve on to practice and enhance their leadership skills. Registration Packet for Youth Registration packets are fillable please type them and print. All the forms you will need to register as a youth participant. This Packet includes the following forms and ALL of them must be completed for your registration to be accepted. Print and send to your county extension office. Click on county map to your left for county contact information. JOLT registration Medical Release Under 18 Multimedia Release Youth Code of Conduct Age Requirement Participants must be 14 by January 1, 2015 ---OR--- Graduated the 8th grade before the start of camp YAVAPAI COUNTY NEEDS CHAPERONES! Registration Packet for Chaperones Registration packets are fillable please type them and print. This Packet includes the following forms and ALL of them must be completed for your registration to be accepted. Print and send to your county extension office. Click on county map to your left for county contact information. JOLT registration Chaperone Agreement (must be signed by your county extension agent) Medical Release Adult Code of Conduct Over 18 Multimedia Release Registration cost: Early Bird Registration (Due to County Extension office by April 15 - $195.00 Regular Registration (Due to the County Extension office by May 15 - $235.00 Late Registration (Received by the County Extension office after May 15 - $280.00 Page 8
CAMP OPPORTUNITIES.continued Information Sheet Maps and Info you need to know. 4-H Dress Code Know what you'll need to wear Don t forget to follow us on Facebook @ Jolt Arizona Camp and on Twitter @ JOLTleadership 2014 J.O.L.T. Participants HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Additional Host Families Needed for Norwegian Delegates! We are still looking for host families for several older Norwegian delegates. Delegates will be arriving in First Last Age Gender Interests Irene Trøen Frøysa 18 F Sports, soccer, skiing, movies Raymond Våg Lie 18 M Piano, friends, boat, fishing, photography Runar Kydland 18 M Volleyball, ice hockey, cars, dirt biking Camilla Nesheim 30 F Family, cooking, outdoor life, 4H Ingvild Solberg Brandtzæg 17 F 4H, handball, photography Ola Tomilson 18 M sports, talking, farms, photos, learning new things hosting states on June 24th and departing on July 19th. Please note that states must host a minimum of 2 Norwegian delegates so that no delegate has to travel alone. If you have any questions or know of families who might be willing to host these delegates, please us know ASAP. Kirk A. Astroth, Assistant Dean & Director Arizona 4-H Youth Development The University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Cooperative Extension kastroth@cals.arizona.edu http://extension.arizona.edu/4h strong cat allergy Chaperone (to be placed in a state hosting 3+ Norwegian delegates) Page 9
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The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County 840 Rodeo Dr., Bldg. C Prescott, AZ 86305 Return Service Requested We would love to hear from you! Email your club s activities to lgerber@cals.arizona.edu or submit by mail to: Lisa Gerber, Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County 2830 N. Commonwealth Dr. Suite 103, Camp Verde, AZ. 86322