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2017

Belmont County

4-H Member &

Volunteer Handbook

OSU Extension, Belmont County

101 North Market Street, Suite A

St. Clairsville, OH 43950

Phone: 740-695-1455

Fax: 740-695-5614

4-H is a community of young people… across America...who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Name: ____________________________

4-H Club: _________________________

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OSU Extension…………………………………………………………… 5

Introduction to Belmont County 4-H……………………………………... 5

The 4-H Emblem, 4-H Colors, 4-H Pledge & 4-H Motto..………………. 6

4-H Cloverbuds & Cloverbud Kits……………………………………….. 7

General 4-H Rules for Belmont County………………………………….. 8

2017 Still Project Judging Information…………………………………… 15

All Terrain Vehicles…………………………………….. 28

Animal Sciences and Pet Care………………………….. 22

Bicycles…………………………………………………. 25

Clothing Projects………………………………………... 17

Creative & Leisure Arts……………………..…………. 20

Discovering 4-H………………………………………… 21

Electricity and Rope…………………………………….. 25

Family Life and Money Management.………………….. 21

Food & Nutrition………………………………………... 19

Food Science……………………………………………. 20

Health……………………………….…………………… 23

Home Living……………...……….…………………….. 21

Leadership & Citizenship………….……………………. 24

Natural Resources……………………………………….. 27

Photography……………………………………………... 23

Physics, Robots, Rockets, Airplanes &…………………. 25

Radio Controlled Vehicles

Scrapbooking……………………………………………. 29

Self Determined…………………………………………. 28

Shooting Sports…………………………………………. 29

Small Engines, Lawn Care and Tractor Operation……… 26

Veterinary Science………………………………………. 23

Welding…………………………………………………. 27

Woodworking…………………………………………… 26

Workforce Preparation………………………………….. 24

2017 Shooting Sports Judging Information………………………………. 30

2017 Livestock Interview & Skillathon Judging…………………………. 30

2017 Livestock Skillathon Requirements………………………………….31

Livestock Quality Assurance (LQA)………………………………………33

Livestock Requirement Summary…………………………………………34

4-H Youth Opportunities…………………………………………………..38

2017 4-H Calendar…………………………………………………………42

Table of Contents

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OSU Extension

Office Location Office Hours & Contact Information

Ohio State University Extension Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

101 N. Market Street, Suite A Phone: (740) 695-1455

St. Clairsville, OH 43950 Fax: (740) 695-5614

Web Address: http://belmont.osu.edu

Staff:

Jane Keyser, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development & County Director

Dan Lima, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources

Crystal Antill, Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development

Katrina Bleininger, SNAP Ed Program Assistant

Jennie Ellis, Office Associate

Caity Romshak, Student Assistant

4-H youth are involved in hands-on activities that allow learning by doing. All 4-H

programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate

lifelong learning of values and skills.

Eligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child is age 5 and is enrolled in

kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year (Cloverbuds). Membership to the 4-H

club program begins when a child is at least age 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of

January 1 of the current year. Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in

which an individual attains the age of 19. Membership begins when an eligible

individual is enrolled in a club or group that is under the direction of a trained adult,

who has completed the OSUE volunteer selection process, and within the scope of

Ohio State University Extension.

Belmont County 4-H Statistics (based on 2016 statistics)

825 youth in Belmont County benefited from 4-H programming.

Involves 657 Belmont County youth in community clubs.

Led by 105 Belmont County adult volunteers.

Approximately 259 Belmont County youth attend camp.

248 youth are involved in special interest or short term 4-H programs.

We offer over 200 different 4-H projects.

Our 4-H clubs are spread throughout the county and

we can help you find one in your area.

Introduction to Belmont County 4-H

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"To Make the Best Better" The 4-H Motto refers to each member. It means that each member will do the

"Best" that he/she possibly can in whatever is attempted. The member will

then strive to improve the next time so his or her initial "Best" becomes

"Better." The 4-H motto encourages members to stretch their abilities and

capacities to reach greater achievement within their own potential.

The 4-H emblem is a highly valued mark within our

country's history. As such it was granted a very unique

status; it is in a category similar to the Presidential Seal

and the Olympic emblem. It is protected by the federal

government and is under the responsibility and

stewardship of the Secretary of Agriculture. The "18

USC 707" marking that appears along the right lower left

is coding that protects the use of the clover.

Green and White

Green is nature's most common color and represents youth, life, and

growth. White symbolizes

purity and high ideals.

"I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,

my Heart to greater loyalty,

my Hands to larger service, and

my Health to better living,

for my club, my community, my country, and my world."

The 4-H Motto

The 4-H Emblem

The 4-H Colors

The 4-H Pledge

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4-H Cloverbuds

4-H Cloverbuds is for youth in kindergarten through second grade. Members must be

at least 5 years old and enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1st of the current year.

The 4-H Cloverbud program is geared toward activity based

learning. Curriculum is based on age appropriate research

and involves cooperative, experiential and non-competitive

activities.

Cloverbuds are children who explore areas of healthy lifestyle, earth/environment,

citizenship, plants and animals, consumerism and family science, science and

technology, personal development and community expressive arts.

Members participate in activities at 4-H Cloverbud meetings that are planned by their

adult leaders. They can also complete community service projects and exhibit one of

their activities in a booth at the fair.

Are you looking for a fun activity to do at your next club meeting? Something

educational and fun? Then check out these kits from the Extension office. Each kit

contains several activities and a notebook full of curriculum and can be signed out one

at a time for a two week period.

Our Country – Cloverbuds will learn about our country and how to fold a flag, put

together a floor puzzle of the United States, learn about the history of the 4-H flag,

weave a 4-H flag, sing patriotic songs with a CD, learn fun facts about Ohio and enjoy

a children’s book about America Is.

The Science of Sound – Cloverbuds will learn all about sound with sound

experiments, participate in sound matching activities, play music on pipe chimes, color

their way through a listening skills activity, play games, learn about Sounds All Around

from a children’s book and have fun with sound clips on a CD.

Food Fun – Cloverbuds will learn about the new MyPyramid, play food bingo, enjoy

a music CD, read about Eating the Alphabet from a children’s book, experience

healthy snack ideas and understand serving sizes using food models.

Sports Fun – Cloverbuds will learn about different sporting activities, play Sports

Bingo, read several books related to sports, learn about good sportsmanship, sing

classic sporting songs such as Take me out to the Ballgame, create their own sports

pennant and learn how sports fit into the new MyPyramid nutrition guide.

Fitness is Fun - Get your Cloverbuds moving with Halftpint Skillastics™, follow

along to bean bag activities & coordination skills and read Get Up and Go!

Cloverbud Horse Curriculum full of activities and handouts to use while you teach

your Cloverbuds about horses.

4-H Cloverbud Kits

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Member Eligibility Policy

Membership eligibility for the 4-H Cloverbud program begins when a child has

reached age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year;

membership to the 4-H club program begins when a child is at least 8 and enrolled in

3rd grade as of January 1 of the current year; Ohio 4-H membership eligibility ends

December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19. 4-H membership

starts once an eligible individual enrolls in a 4-H program, which provides a planned

series of educational experiences and is under the direction of an approved adult, and

within the scope and supervision of Ohio State University Extension.

4-H Community Club Program – An organized group of at least five youth from at

least three different families, at least age 8 and enrolled in the 3rd grade, led by an

approved adult volunteer, with a planned program that is carried on throughout the

year. 4-H Clubs may meet in a variety of locations and must have elected officers and

a constitution, approved by the membership, to govern the club. 4-H Club programs

should include goal-setting, community service, public speaking, leadership and

decision making, fundraising, teambuilding, social and recreational activities and a

variety of hands-on learning experiences. 4-H Community Clubs have well-balance

meetings that include business (15-20 minutes), hands-on learning (30-45 minutes) and

recreation and social activities (15-25 minutes). Project learning is conducted in a

variety of subject matter areas and on a self study basis or in project groups where

instruction is provided to either direct or supplement the project experience.

4-H Cloverbud Club Program – Ohio youth, age 5 and in kindergarten, until they reach

age 8 and 3rd grade, may enroll in the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Program. Through the 4-H

Cloverbud Program children develop life skills of self-understanding, social

interaction, decision-making, learning how to learn, and physical mastery. State

approved curriculum provides developmentally appropriate, activity-based lessons for

approved adult volunteers to use during meetings.

4-H Special Emphasis Program – A series of experiential learning activities that are

delivered in a group setting for youth who are at least age 8 and enrolled in the 3rd

grade, are not tied to any school curriculum, and focus on a topic of particular need,

issue, or interest. This includes youth involved in 4-H day camp programs, 4-H

interstate exchanges, 4-H international study tours, 4-H Shooting Sports programs and

so forth.

4-H Overnight Camping Program – Extension planned educational experience of

group living in the out-of-doors, which includes being away from home at least one

night (resident, primitive or travel camping) and is not restricted to members of

organized 4-H Clubs.

General 4-H Rules for Belmont County

Types of Eligible 4-H Membership

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4-H School Enrichment Group – Series of experiential learning activities that are

delivered in a classroom or other educational setting, and provided to achieve selected

4-H learning outcomes as well as enrich the classroom curriculum.

4-H Participants – Youth enrolled in a one time Extension based program such as a

workshop, clinic, or seminar. This is particularly true for youth participating in one

time programs that are organized and resourced by Extension personnel.

4-H After School – Educational programs offered to youth outside of school hours,

usually in a school or other community center and incorporating 4-H curricula.

4-H Individual Study/Family Learning Programs – Planned learning which occurs

independently of a formal group setting such as a club, as an individual, paired or

family learning effort under the direction of an adult or a parent (at least one adult

must meet the requirements to be a 4-H volunteer leader). Examples include self-

study, home study courses, mentoring or shadowing with an expert and 4-H

international host family experiences.

Youth are expected to affiliate with the 4-H program in their county of residence or

receive approval for membership outside their county of residence.

Cross County Line Procedures

Ohio State University Extension administers the 4-H youth development education

program whose mission is to develop youth to reach their fullest potential as capable,

competent, caring, and contributing citizens. Each county in Ohio conducts the 4-H

youth development program to accomplish this goal.

In order to affirm Ohio State University Extension’s position concerning cross county

(and/or cross state line) 4-H membership and to establish guidelines in this area to

fulfill the above mission, the following philosophy and process statements are

provided.

1. 4-H membership in two counties simultaneously is not permitted.

2. Cross state line membership will be considered the same as for cross county

membership.

3. In situations where the county of residence does not have a 4-H program (due to

financial or other reasons), youth may not join 4-H in another county; previously

approved cross county or cross state memberships will be revoked.

4. In situations where membership in a county other than the county of residence is

desired, the Educators in both counties must be in agreement regarding the

application. The agreement will be based upon their professional judgment in

accord with the mission of the organization and is not to supersede #3.

5. Consideration for membership may not be motivated by perceived competitive or

sale advantage in another county, any change due to controversial issues, or other

similar motivations.

6. Parents, guardians, and/or youth should become familiar with all policies,

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procedures, and guidelines for the county that they wish to be members. Some

Ohio counties may limit participation in the county Junior Fair to those that reside

in the county.

7. Any consideration for membership in a county other than the county of residence

within the limits of this policy and not addressed by the above statements should be

brought to the attention of the County Extension Director by the County Extension

4-H Educator. This team will work with the Assistant Director, 4-H Youth

Development or Associate State 4-H Leader to identify a course of action in these

special situations.

8. Youth wishing to join 4-H or transfer 4-H membership to another county must

complete the “Request for 4-H Membership Across County Lines” Form and

submit it to the 4-H Extension Educator in the county of residence.

4-H community clubs led by adult 4-H volunteers are the main method of program

delivery for the 4-H Youth Development Program in Belmont County. Belmont

County 4-H Council has established minimum guidelines for community and

Cloverbud clubs, members and volunteers so that individuals and families know what

their minimum commitment must be when they participate in 4-H community and

Cloverbud clubs. Most of our clubs, members, and volunteers greatly exceed these

minimum guidelines and we applaud efforts of volunteers and members who achieve

results that exceed these standards. If you need help to reach the minimum guidelines

in certain areas, please contact the Extension office.

A club will consist of a minimum of five members from three different families and

at least two approved adult volunteers. It is required that two adults be present at

all activities and meetings with youth.

Clubs must apply for and receive a club charter from the 4-H Youth Development

Educator in order to be a recognized community club in the county, state, and

national 4-H programs. Club Charters are valid for one year. Clubs must reapply

for their charter each year.

Club organizational meetings should be held between November and January.

A club will meet a minimum of eight times from November through October.

4-H Community Club Enrollment is open all year. To participate in judging and to

exhibit at the fair, final member and project enrollment is due to the Extension

office by April 1st of the current year. The official Ohio 4-H Member Enrollment

Form must be used to submit member and project enrollment. Approved

volunteers must also submit an official Ohio 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Form.

Clubs will elect members to fill the positions of President, Vice-President,

Secretary, and Treasurer. Other optional offices include: News Reporter, Health

Leader, Safety Leader and Recreational Leader. Officer books are available at

http://belmont.osu.edu or at the Extension office.

Club members should begin each meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and

the 4-H Pledge.

Each 4-H club shall have a constitution, approved annually by the members of the

Minimum Guideline Statement

Community Club Guidelines

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club, which shall provide the guidelines and structure for their club, beyond the

guidelines above. Clubs may approve stricter guidelines for their own use through

their club constitution as long as those rules do not constitute discrimination. A

copy of the approved constitution and by-laws, if completed, should be submitted

to the Extension office by April 1st of the current year to be put on file.

Completion of Community Club Membership Guidelines for each member must be

reported on the Club Completion Form due at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the

Belmont County Fair to the Junior Fair office.

Club must submit their Yearly Financial Summary for the current year’s records,

January 1– December 31, by January 15 of the year after the records conclude.

4-H membership begins when youth are at least 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of

January 1 of the current year and ends December 31 of the year in which an

individual attains the age of 19.

4-H members must be enrolled in a club and have project(s) for the current year

submitted to the Extension office by April 1st of the current year to participate in

judging and exhibit at the county fair.

4-H members must attend a minimum of four meetings from November through

August. Attendance at more meetings is encouraged and may be required in the

club constitution. Extenuating circumstances preventing attendance at 4-H

meetings can be reviewed by the 4-H organizational advisor if a written request

describing the circumstances is presented. If the case can not be resolved in the

local club, the member and advisor can present the case to the county 4-H

professional staff for review.

Members must complete at least one project by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the

Belmont County Fair.

Completion of a 4-H project may be achieved in one of three methods. Members must

choose one of the following methods for evaluation, based on the completion of project

guidelines and knowledge gained.

County-wide 4-H Still Project Judging or Livestock Skillathon

All members are encouraged to participate in traditional judging. All non-animal

projects are evaluated at Still Project Judging. All animal projects eligible for

exhibition at the Belmont County Fair are evaluated at Livestock Skillathon. All

other animal projects (i.e. dogs, cats, etc.) are evaluated at Still Project Judging.

Participants are eligible for county awards and state fair participation.

4-H Make-up Judging

Any member who is unable to participate in the county-wide 4-H Still Project

Judging or Livestock Skillathon due to personal conflict may participate in 4-H

Make-up Judging. Participants will be ineligible for county awards and state fair

participation. Participants must contact the Extension office to sign-up and

submit a letter to the Extension office, stating the reason in which they are unable

to participate in county judging, prior to attending Make-up Judging.

Community Club Membership Guidelines

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Advisor Approved Completion

A club Advisor may evaluate a member’s project(s) based on project guidelines

and knowledge gained and deem the project complete.

4-H projects completed must be separate and different from those carried in other

organizations, for a grade or credits, such as FFA, FCCLA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,

and school, including industrial arts class, science fairs, etc.

A club will consist of a minimum of one member and at least one approved adult

volunteer. It is recommended that two adults be present at all activities and

meetings with youth. One approved adult volunteer should be present for every

five Cloverbud members.

Clubs must apply for and receive a club charter from the 4-H Youth Development

Educator in order to be a recognized community club in the county, state, and

national 4-H programs. Club Charters are valid for one year. Clubs must reapply

for their charter each year.

Club organizational meetings should be held between November and January.

A club will meet a minimum of eight times from November through October.

Cloverbud enrollment is open all year. Please submit a completed Belmont County

4-H Member/Volunteer Enrollment Form to the Extension office immediately after

a new member joins.

Club members should begin each meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and

the 4-H Pledge.

Completion of 4-H Cloverbud Membership Guidelines must be reported on the

Club Completion Form due at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the Belmont County Fair

to the Junior Fair office.

Cloverbud volunteers are expected to use state approved Cloverbud curriculum

during meetings.

4-H Cloverbud membership begins when a child has reached age 5 and is enrolled

in kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year.

A Cloverbud may join any time during the year.

Cloverbud members must attend a minimum of four meetings from November

through August. Attendance at more meetings is encouraged and may be required

by the club. Extenuating circumstances preventing attendance at Cloverbud

meetings can be reviewed by the Cloverbud organizational advisor if a written

request describing the circumstances is presented. If the case can not be resolved in

the local club, the member and advisor can present the case to the county 4-H

professional staff for review.

Cloverbud members, who meet the Cloverbud Membership Guidelines, may

exhibit one item created at a Cloverbud Club meeting or Cloverbud Day Camp at

the Belmont County Fair. Participants will receive a Cloverbud participation

ribbon.

Cloverbud Club Guidelines

Cloverbud Club Membership Guidelines

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Cloverbud members are not eligible for any competitive 4-H events or activities

such as participation in projects , residential camps and fundraisers.

Adults who desire to volunteer their time, energy and talents to Ohio State

University Extension and the Belmont County 4-H program must complete the

volunteer selection process. There are many ways you can serve as a volunteer

including: club advisor, committee volunteer, project advisor, Cloverbud advisor,

short term or special emphasis volunteer and teen volunteer.

The first step in the volunteer selection process is completing the volunteer

application. Applications are available at http://belmont.osu.edu and the Extension

office. All new applications are due by January 15 of the

year to begin volunteer service. All steps of the volunteer

selection process must be completed by April 1 of the

year to begin volunteer service.

4-H Volunteers must attend a minimum of six meetings

from November through August. Attendance at more

meetings is encouraged and may be required in the club

constitution. Extenuating circumstances preventing

attendance at 4-H meetings can be reviewed by the 4-H organizational advisor if a

written request describing the circumstances is presented. If the case can not be

resolved in the local club, the member and advisor can present the case to the

county 4-H professional staff for review.

Alcohol is prohibited at all 4-H sponsored activities.

Complete details of policy may be requested at the Extension office.

Possession or use of illegal drugs at 4-H sponsored activities is prohibited.


Tobacco product possession and use, by 4-H youth participants is prohibited at all

4-H sponsored activities.

Tobacco use by adults, during 4-H sponsored events is discouraged and should only

be done in designated areas and not in view of youth participants.


Volunteer Guidelines

Alcohol Policy

Illegal Drug Policy

Tobacco Policy

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4-H Treasury Guidelines

There must be a real need and purpose for developing a group or club treasury. Do

not raise money for the sake of raising money. This need and purpose should be

understood and supported by the group. All club money (receipts and expenses)

should go through the Treasurer. The clubs are encouraged to establish a budget

each year and report actual amounts against budget at each meeting.

Local 4-H Club or group treasuries should have a minimum carry over from year to

year. Those that raise money should spend the money. If the treasury is saving for

a major project, the money should be given to the project annually.

The Treasurer should keep accurate records and report the status of the treasury at

each meeting. The Ohio 4-H Treasurer’s Record Book should be used and should

help maintain accurate records. A treasurer’s report should be given at each

meeting and the secretary minutes should reflect action taken. Three or four

signatures should be provided for each account, with two signatures required on all

checks.

The club treasury should be reviewed annually by a committee from the club,

appointed by the President, or by someone not directly associated with the

Treasurer. Following the review, the club must submit their Yearly Financial

Summary for the current year’s records, January 1– December 31, by

January 15 of the year after the records conclude.

Money should be deposited in a local bank at least weekly. Withdrawal and/or

payment of bills should be by approval of the club or executive committee. Blank

checks should be kept in a secure location.

If a 4-H Club or group disbands, the funds in the treasury should be given to a

worthy cause. If possible the club should decide on the cause. Examples: 4-H

Council, 4-H Endowment Account, 4-H Camp Piedmont, Ohio 4-H Foundation,

charity, etc. If a club or group votes to divide, the treasury should be divided upon

membership with equal shares per member going to the member’s new club

treasury. If a club or group is divided without mutual agreement and can not decide

on division of the treasury, the problem should be referred to 4-H Council.

4-H organizations have an obligation to file with the Internal Revenue Service and

Annual Information Return, Form 990.

Employee Identification Number – An employee identification number (EIN) is

required when a 4-H club or group opens an account at a bank. Clubs or groups

need to apply for their own number by completing an SS-4 form. These forms are

available through any local social security office or from the internal revenue

service. For additional information, please contact the Extension office.

Fundraising for club treasuries must go through the club account. Prior to starting a

fundraising activity, a Belmont County 4-H Fundraising Proposal must be

submitted and written approval must be received from the Extension office.

Proposals must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the fundraiser start date.

Fundraising proposal forms are available online and at the Extension office.

Belmont County 4-H Club or Group Treasuries

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Managing 4-H Club or Group Finances

Accurate financial management is critical for Ohio 4-H clubs regardless of the

amount of money or its intended purpose. The establishment of checking accounts

is a recommended practice for 4-H clubs that collect money and pay bills. The

following practices should be reviewed prior to establishing club treasuries and as a

reference for managing club finances.

4-H club or group checking accounts should be established in the club or group

name, not an individual’s name. No debit and/or credit cards are permitted.

A minimum of two signatures should be required to write a check. Under guidance

from adult volunteers, a suggested practice for checks is to have the treasurer and

secretary as signatories.

Bank statements should be sent to a 4-H Club advisor or group leader, or someone

who does not have authority to sign checks. After review (i.e. correct number of

deposits, checks, and balance) statements should be given to treasurer, reconciled,

and included in the official records. If possible, 4-H Clubs should request actual

cancelled checks or copies from their bank.

Bills should be approved for payment by the 4-H Club or group members before

checks are written. When a check is written, it is to be correctly recorded in the

Treasurer’s records and Secretary’s minutes. The Treasurer is to keep copies of

documents supporting expenditures (cash register receipt, invoice, etc.).

4-H Educators and other Extension staff are not to be responsible for handling 4-H

Club or group monies and are not to have signature authority on 4-H Club or group

bank accounts.

4-H Professionals Staff has the right to request any and all financial information for

your club as needed.

Still Project Judging - Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - Union Local Middle School

Judging Times - TBA

Project Completion: In order to receive county fair trophies, grade ribbons and

the opportunity to go to State Fair, youth are required to participate in interview

judging. As an alternative, project work may be exhibited in club booth and will

receive a green Participation Ribbon, as per advisor request. A project is

considered complete if the advisor checks a member’s work and determines it to be

complete. Exhibiting at the county fair is not a requirement for membership;

however, no fair premiums will be paid or passes will be given to those who do not

exhibit.

Preparing for Judging: To assist 4-H’ers in preparing for project judging and to

provide for a positive experience during project judging and exhibiting, the

following suggestions are given:

1. Be sure members are aware of and understand what they are expected to bring to

judging and the fair. Requirements are listed for all still projects. Members

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should be able to discuss/answer questions about the information in the project

book, as well as, the items brought to judging.

2. Have experienced club members discuss the process of judging and the

interview process with other 4-H’ers and their parents, prior to judging and the

fair. This way they will know what to expect.

3. Member’s appearance should be neat and clean and they should dress as they

would for a job interview or special presentation at school.

4. Members are required to be present at the scheduled time of judging on

Tuesday, July 11, 2017. If attendance is not possible, members should plan to

attend make-up judging. There will be no pre-judging offered.

5. There will be make-up judging on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the Wise

Building on the Fairgrounds. Projects evaluated at this time are not eligible for

county awards or state fair selection. Members are required to notify the

Extension office in writing of the reason they cannot attend regular judging and

which projects are to be judged, prior to make-up judging day. Members must

follow-up by calling the Extension office, prior to make-up judging day.

Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. and members will be judged on a first come,

first serve basis.

6. Because of space limitations in the club booths, recommended poster size for an

exhibit at the fair is 14”x22” (one half sheet of poster board). During judging or

state fair, exhibits may be larger and more extensive.

7. Projects that are used for school requirements cannot be used as a 4-H project.

For example: a woodworking project completed for a grade at school can not be

used as a 4-H project; a science fair project can not be used as a 4-H project, etc.

8. All youth are required to bring a one page report as part of their project judging

requirements for each project. This one page report may be a separate page

from the project book or included in the project book and describes what the

youth has learned while taking the project. A report can be one-page

handwritten, single-spaced on college ruled paper or one-page typed, double

spaced and 12 pt. Times New Roman font.

Group Project Judging: The whole club will be evaluated during a pre-arranged

judging. Clubs will receive one grade for project knowledge based on the following

criteria: knowledge of project, interview and exhibit. The club will also receive

recognition for group project completed. Advisor of clubs wishing to participate in

Group Project Judging should contact the Extension office to arrange a judging time.

Group projects must be judged between July 15 and August 15.

Award Selection: Each member participating in project judging will receive a

project grade based on project guidelines outlined in this document. Grades will be

A (Excellent), B ( Satisfactory) and C (Needs Improvement). County awards will

be awarded as follows:

1. No ties for any still project placing. Judge(s) must select a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

in every project. The only exception would be if there were not three projects to

place or there were not three projects with an A grade, whereby there would only

be a 1st or 1st or 2nd placing. If two or more still projects score the same amount

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of points in a project, it is up to the discretion of the judge(s) to place one project

over another.

2. Still projects must earn an A grade on their project to compete in the Ohio State

Fair or to receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. The judges will be provided a list of

members eligible in the project areas for the state fair. It will be up to the

judge(s) discretion to select who earns the Ohio State Fair opportunity based on

the project scoring criteria and their joint decision. The judge(s) will also

provide a list of alternates in case the first person selected to participate at the

Ohio State Fair elects to not participate in the competition.

3. First place winners will be considered by the judge(s) for a trophy category for

their project if eligible.

a. If there are both a Junior and Senior Division 1st place winner in the same

project and only one trophy, then only one of the 1st place winners will receive

a trophy in that project. Trophy winners will be determined by the judge(s).

b. If there are several projects grouped together, then only one 1st place winner

will be selected as the trophy recipient by the judge(s).

*Denotes State Fair Project

FAIR: Display garment(s) made.

JUDGING: Along with completed project book and one page report on what you

learned, MEMBERS MUST BRING PATTERN TO JUDGING. Participants may be

asked questions on clothing construction and techniques used in completing their

project. Members must wear project garment at Clothing Judging (dressing rooms will

be available - bring your project on a hanger so it won’t get wrinkled).

Beginner Projects

407 - Accessories for Teens* - Make at least one accessory (bag; purse; belt; footwear; hat;

gloves; removable collar; suspenders, etc.) to add a finishing touch or achieve a more complete

appearance in an outfit you select.

409 - Sew Fun* - Wear the item you made with an Easy or Beginner pattern. Be sure your

"easy" or "beginner" pattern is for an item of clothing-a top, skirt, shorts, pants, or capris. Bring

the pin cushion you made from the project book.

410 - Fun with Clothes* - Make a decorative patch and sew it on a garment. Bring a poster or

display showing what you learned.

413 - Sundresses and Jumpers* - Make a sundress or jumper. Wear the jumper and coordinating

blouse or sweater.

419 - Tops for Tweens* - Make a top or blouse. Wear the top or blouse and bottoms and

accessories to make a complete outfit.

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Intermediate Projects

411 - em.bel.lish: A 4-H Guide to Wearable Art* - Construct at least one embellished garment.

Wear the garment with a complete look outfit.

412 - Sew for Others* - Plan with another person, make and assemble an outfit for that person or

adapt three garments for a disabled person.

415 - Active Sportswear* - Plan, make and assemble an outfit for active sports. Wear the outfit.

424 - Clothing for Middle School* - Assemble an outfit to wear to school. Make either a one

piece garment with sleeves or a skirt or pants plus a top (such as a vest, collarless jacket, sweater,

blouse or other top, with or without sleeves). Wear the outfit. Bring completed project book

which includes one page report equivalent on page 39 (Project Summary).

Advanced Projects

406 - Clothes for High School and College* - (10th-12th grades) - Construct an outfit with a

minimum of two pieces or a one piece garment with sleeves plus some detail you have not tried

before. Wear the outfit.

408 - Creative Costumes* - Plan, make, and accessorize a costume that fits into one of the four

categories.

417 - Dress Up Outfit* - Plan, make, and assemble an outfit for dressy or formal occasions. Wear

the outfit.

420 - Outerwear for Anywhere* - Construct an advanced level coat, jacket, cape or similar

outerwear garment. Put together a Total Look Outfit by combining your coat, jacket or cape from

your project with other garments and accessories in your wardrobe that you have purchased or

made. Wear the outfit.

425 - Look Great for Less* - Put together a Total Look outfit for yourself as inexpensively as

possible. Two accessory items and one minor garment in the outfit can (but do not have to be)

from existing wardrobe items. Wear outfit and bring a complete project summary with receipts

and cost records of outfit. Bring completed project book which includes one page report on page 5

(Project Review).

426 - Clothing For Your Career* - Complete at least two alterations or clothing recycling

experiences and compare costs with an alteration/repair service; AND make and evaluate an outfit

that has a minimum of two pieces that fills an interview or job need. Wear the outfit and bring

your altered/recycled clothing to judging. Bring any and all patterns also. Bring completed

project book which includes one page report equivalent on page 35 (Evaluating Your Project).

431M Clothing Master* - Construct at least one garment or clothing accessory using specialized

or professional-level skills beyond those typically in other 4-H clothing projects. Plan and

complete this project with minimal supervision or assistance. Wear the garment with a complete

look outfit.

432M Sewing and Textiles (non-clothing) Master* - Construct at least one non-clothing fabric

item using specialized or professional-level skills beyond those typically in other 4-H clothing

projects. Plan and complete this project with minimal supervision or assistance. Bring constructed

item to judging.

All Level Projects

430 – Shopping Savvy* - Bring a poster or display of what you have learned. Wear a complete

outfit that you have selected incorporating components learned from each of the activities in the

project book.

418 - Loungewear* - Plan, make, and assemble a lounging outfit. You must make at least the

outer layer of your outfit. Wear the outfit.

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FAIR: Exhibit a poster or a place setting with non-perishable foods, magazines pictures, or food models.

JUDGING: All Food and Nutrition project participants should bring the following to

judging, along with that listed below by their project:

1) Complete the www.choosemyplate.gov worksheet, provided from the Extension

office as a separate insert for your project book.

2) Bring only a single serving of food you have prepared, so that you can serve the

judge. Leave the rest at home so it doesn’t go to waste. Keep cold foods cold and

hot foods hot.

3) Bring one place setting appropriate for that meal.

4) Bring completed project book as members will be judged on their knowledge of

the information in the book.

5) Bring a one page report on what you learned.

Beginner Food Projects

459 - Let’s Start Cooking* - Bring one portion of prepared food from the project book, in addition

to Food Judging requirements listed above. One page report included on page 7 of project book

(Project Review).

483 - Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark!* - Bring one portion of prepared food from the project

book, in addition to Food Judging requirements listed above.

484 - Snack Attack!* - Bring one portion of prepared food from the project book, in addition to

Food Judging requirements listed above.

487 - Fast Break for Breakfast* - Bring one portion of prepared food from the project book, in

addition to Food Judging requirements listed above.

Intermediate Food Projects

1007 - Cookies - Bring three cookies from at least three varieties and bring recipes of cookies

prepared, in addition to Food Judging requirements listed above.

1005 - Candy Making - Bring one portion of candy prepared for the project, in addition to Food

Judging requirements listed above.

461 - Let’s Bake Quick Breads* - Bring one prepared food (either one loaf of bread or five

biscuits, muffins, pancakes, etc.), in addition to Food Judging requirements listed above. One

page report included on page 9 of project book (Project Review).

463 - Sports Nutrition 2: Get Set!* - Bring one prepared (single portion) food from the project

book, in addition to the Food Judging requirements listed above. One page report included on

page 7 of project book (Project Review).

472 - Grill Master* - Bring one prepared (single portion) food from the project book, in addition

to the Food Judging requirements listed above. One page report included on page 7 of project

book (Project Review).

475 - Star Spangled Foods* - Bring one prepared (single portion) food from the project book, in


477 - Party Planner: A Guide to Quantity Cooking* - Bring one prepared (single portion) food

from the project book, in addition to the Food Judging requirements listed above. One page report

included on page 7 of project book (Project Review).

485 - Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals* - Bring one prepared (single portion) food from the

project book, in addition to Food Judging requirements listed above.

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486 Dashboard Dining: A 4-H Guide to Healthful Fast Food Choices* - Bring one prepared

(single portion) food from the project book, in addition to the Food Judging requirements listed

above. One page report included on page 7 of project book (Project Review).

Advanced Food Projects

1002 - Pies - Bring one prepared pie and recipes of pies you’ve tried, in addition to Food

Judging requirements listed above.

462 - Yeast Breads on the Rise* - Bring one prepared food (either one loaf of bread or five rolls,

bagels, pretzels, or, one example of pastry item), in addition to Food Judging requirements listed

above.

467 – You’re The Chef* - Bring one prepared food (single portion) from the project book, in


469 - Global Gourmet* - Bring one prepared (single portion) food from the project book, in


474 - Beyond the Grill* - Bring one prepared (single portion) food from the project book, in

addition to Food Judging requirements listed above. One page report included on page 7 of

project book (Project Review).

476 - Pathways to Culinary Success* - Bring one prepared food (single portion) food from the

project book, in addition to Food Judging requirements listed above.

490 - Science Fun with Dairy Food* - Bring completed project book, one page report included

on page 7 of book (Project Review), and an educational poster or display of what you learned.

493 - Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry*- Bring completed project book, one page report

included on page 6 of book (Project Review), and an educational poster or display of what you

learned.

009 – Flower Arranging - Bring completed project book, one page report and a flower

arrangement you created with the knowledge and skills learned during the project.

492 Cake Decorating* – Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 8 of

book (Project Review), and a poster or display to exhibit. Bring a decorated cake and pictures of

three other cakes decorated. There will be no tasting of cake by the judge as this project is

judged on creativity.

496 - My Favorite Things*- Along with completed project book and one page report included in

book on pages 8-9 (Project Review), bring a sample of your collection along with a poster or

display of what you learned.

498 - Quilting the Best Better*– Bring completed project book and one page report included on

page 7 of book (Project Review) and a quilt you made from skills and knowledge learned in this

project.

499 - You Can Quilt!*- Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 7 of

book (Project Review), and a mini quilt, from one of the two permitted patterns, you made from

skills and knowledge learned from the project.

587 - Writing & Reporting for Teens - Along with completed project book and one page report,

bring scrapbook as described in assignment #2. Scrapbook must include 5 of your original

writings. Submit your scrapbook to the Extension office by July 1st.

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588 - The Writer in You - Along with completed project book and one page report included on

page 7 of book (Project Review), bring complete writing portfolio. Work must be typed or neatly

printed, double-spaced on 8 inch x 11 inch paper and compiled in a folder or three-ring binder. Submit writings to the Extension office by July 1st.

592 - Get Started in Art* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 7 of

book (Project Review), plus one project or piece of art, made as part of your project to be used

during the interview with the judge to show how well you can apply the elements and principles

of design. Projects may utilize any of the following art media: clay-dough, fiber-fabric, glass-

metal, leather, natural items, paper, wood-plastic, chalk, carbon, pigment or other art media of

the participant’s choice.

596 – Play the Role – Bring completed project book, one page report, and an educational poster

or display of what you learned.

597 - Becoming a Puppeteer - Bring completed project book, one page report and a favorite

puppet that you can use during the interview to show the judge what you have learned. Also,

bring a puppet that you made from Scene 3 in your project book.

598 – Set the Stage - Bring completed project book, one page report, and an educational poster

or display of what you learned.

91 – Discovering 4-H - Bring completed project book, one page report, and an educational

poster or display of what you learned.

434 - Growing on my Own* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and a display or a poster which illustrates a phase of your project and what you learned. The display or poster could include toys you have made.

435 - Growing with Others* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and a display or a

poster which illustrates a phase of your project and what you learned. The display or poster

could include toys you have made.

436 - Growing in Communities* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and a display

or a poster which illustrates a phase of your project and what you learned. The display or poster

could include toys you have made.

442 - Family History Treasure Hunt (Genealogy)* - Bring completed project book, one page

report and a display that includes family group sheets and documentation of your research as

outlined on pages 3-4 of the project book.

445 - Becoming Money Wise* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a poster or

display of something you have learned. Display should include your personal account book.

448 - Teens...On the Road to Financial Success* - Bring completed project book, one page

report and a display that the participant completed in the project (example - completed file

system, spending log, comparison of bank services and costs). Display should include your

personal account book.

405 - The Laundry Project*- Bring completed project book, one page report included in book on

page 7 (Project Review) and a visual display showing what you learned in this project.

491 - Adventures in Home Living* - Along with completed project book and one page report,

bring an item constructed in the project according to the requirements listed in the project book,

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visuals to show how the items help make a more pleasing and practical living space, and project

records to show your accomplishments.

494 - Makeover My Space* - Along with completed project book and one page report, bring an

exhibit of items from the project (pictures, samples, etc.) and project records.

495 - Your First Home Away From Home* - Along with completed project book and one page

report, bring project records and an exhibit (items selected or made for your first home, also

records, pictures, etc.) and their project records to show how the knowledge, ideas and principles

in the book were used in planning the home.

132 - Llama - Bring completed project book, one page report included in book on page 9 (Topic of

Interest Summary), and poster or display of what you have learned. Do not bring animal.

173 - Horseless Horse - Along with completed project book and one page report, bring poster of

one thing you learned.

200 - All About Dogs*- Bring a record of your activities, completed project book, one page report

included in book on page 7 (Project Review), and a poster or display of what you have learned.

Do Not Bring Animal.

201D - You and Your Dog*- Bring a record of your activities, completed project book, one page

report included in book on page 9 (Topic of Interest Summary), and a poster or display of what

you have learned. Do Not Bring Animal.

201O - Obedience*- Bring a record of your activities, completed project book, one page report

included in book on page 9 (Topic of Interest Summary), and a poster or display of what you have

learned. Do Not Bring Animal.

201S - Showmanship*- Bring a record of your activities, completed project book, one page report



201P - Performance*- Bring a record of your activities, completed project book, one page report



201W - Working Dogs*- Bring a record of your activities, completed project book, one page

report included in book on page 9 (Topic of Interest Summary), and a poster or display of what

you have learned. Do Not Bring Animal.

215 - Cavy Project* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 14 in book

(Summary & Project Review), and poster or display of what you learned. Do not bring animal.

216 - Cats I - Purr-fect Pals* - Bring completed project book, one page report and poster or display

of what you have learned. Do not bring animal.

217 - Cats II - Climbing Up* - Bring completed project book, one page report and poster or

display of what you have learned. Do not bring animal.

218 - Cats III – Leaping Forward* - Bring completed project book, one page report and poster or

display of what you have learned. Do not bring animal.

220 - Pocket Pets*- Record the activities. Bring completed project book, one page report included

in book on page 14 (Summary & Project Review), and poster or display of what you learned. Do

not bring animal.

227 - Pet Rabbit Project* - Record the activities. Bring completed project book, one page report

included in book on page 4 (Interest Topic Summary), and poster or display of what you learned.

Do not bring animal.

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244 – Vet. 1, From Airedales to Zebras* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and an

educational poster or display of what you learned.

245 – Vet. 2, All Systems Go* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and an


246 – Vet. 3, On the Cutting Edge* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and an


300 – You’re The Athlete* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an

educational exhibit representing a learning experience for the project.

351 - Staying Healthy* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an

education exhibit representing a learning experience from the project.

352 - Keeping Fit* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an educational

exhibit representing a learning experience from the project.

353 - First Aid in Action* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an

educational exhibit representing a learning experience from the project.

357 - Alcohol and Drug Abuse* - Bring completed project book one page report included on page

8 in book (Project Review), and a poster or display from one of the activities in the project book.

358 - The Truth About Tobacco* - Bring completed project book one page report included on

page 8 in book (Project Review), and a poster from one of the activities in the project book.

584 – Focus on Photography, Level I* - Along with completed project book and one page report,

bring ONE of the following three items for exhibit:

1) A single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor; OR 2) A collection of prints

illustrating a “Photo Story”, consisting of at least 5 and not more than 10 photographs mounted at

the discretion of the exhibitor; OR 3) A collection of prints illustrating one of the “activities” the

exhibitor completed for the project, consisting of at least 5 and not more than 10 photographs

mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor. Each participant may also bring materials they feel

might demonstrate their learning experiences of the current project year (although participants are

not required to do so). Photochemical developing and printing may be done by the exhibitor, but

is not required.

585 – Controlling the Image, Level II* - Along with completed project book and one page report,

bring ONE of the following four items for exhibit:

1) Single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor (includes exhibiting a Photo Statuette or

a Panorama of several pictures combined to make a single scene); OR 2) A single print illustrating

an “enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print mounted at the discretion of the

exhibitor and be accompanied by the original print; OR 3) Collection of prints illustrating one of

the “activities” the exhibitor completed for the project, consisting of at least 5 and not more than

10 photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor; OR 4) A single original print

illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the discretion of the

exhibitor and be accompanied by the published article. Each participant may also bring materials

they feel might demonstrate their learning experiences of the current project year (although

participants are not required to do so). Photochemical developing and printing may be done by

the exhibitor, but is not required.

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586 – Mastering Photography, Level III* - Along with completed project book and one page

report, bring ONE of the following four items for exhibit: 1) ONE print mounted at the discretion

of the exhibitor, OR 2) A single print illustrating an “enlargement” which shall consist of an

enlargement from mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor and be accompanied by the original

print; OR 3) A collection of prints illustrating one of the “activities” the exhibitor completed for

the project, consisting of at least 5 and not more than 10 pictures mounted at the discretion of the

exhibitor; OR 4) A single print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be original photo mounted

at the discretion of the exhibitor and be accompanied by the published article. Each participant

may also bring materials they feel might demonstrate their learning experiences of the current

project year (although participants are not required to do so). Photochemical developing and

printing may be done by the exhibitor, but is not required.

589M - Photography Master* - Along with completed project book and one page report, bring at

least one print for display, mounted at their discretion, illustrating what they consider “the best” of

the photographs demonstrating the area of interest they have chosen to “master” in this year’s

project. Each participant may bring any extra materials they feel will demonstrate the learning

experiences of the current project year, but are not required to do so.

370 - One on One* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and scrapbook or display of

completed activities.

371 - Club Leadership* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 7 of

book (Project Review), and scrapbook or display of completed activities.

383 - Club Leadership 2*- Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 7 of

book (Project Review), and scrapbook, video, slideshow or display of completed activities.

372 - Diversity: The Source of Our Strength* - Bring Completed project book, one page report

included in book on page 7 (Project Review), and scrapbook or display of completed activities.

373 - My Hands to Larger Service: Teen Leaders Building Our Communities*– Bring Completed

project book, one page report included in book on page 7 (Project Review), and scrapbook or

display of completed activities.

374 - Teens on Board* - Along with completed project book and one page report included on page

7 of book (Project Review), bring a display that shows what you have learned that includes

pictures of yourself in action in your leadership experiences.

375 Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going?* - Along with completed project book and one

page report included on page 7 of book (Project Review), bring a display that shows what you have

learned that includes pictures of yourself in action in your leadership experiences.

376 - Pantry Panic* - Bring completed project book, one page report included in book on page 7

(Project Review), and scrapbook or display of completed activities.

377 - Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy* - Bring completed book, one page report

included on page 8 of book (Project Review), and scrapbook or display of completed activities.

378M Leadership Master* - Bring completed book, one page report and scrapbook or display of

completed activities. Plan and complete this project with minimal supervision or assistance.

382– Am I Ready for Work?*- Bring completed project book and one page report included in book

on page 8 (Project Review), and an educational poster or display of what you learned.

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500– Science Fun with Physics*– Bring completed project book, one page report, and an

education poster or display of what you learned.

501 - Rockets Away* (2-liter bottles) - Along with completed project book and one page report,

bring your 2 liter bottle rocket, along with completed record of at least four launches. Also, bring

poster or display showing something you learned.

502 – Science Fun with Flight* - Bring completed project book, one page report, and a poster

showing what you learned, and either: 1) a glider or flyer made from scratch or a kit OR 2) a

plastic model of your favorite jet or airplane that you made.

503 - Rockets Away* (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets) - Along with completed project book and one

page report, bring your Este-type rocket along with completed record of at least four launches.

Also bring poster or display showing something you learned.

503M - Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master* - Along with completed project book and one page report,

bring the solid-fuel rocket you planned, designed, built, flew and evaluated on your own. Also

bring poster or display showing something you learned.

504 - Electric Radio-Controlled Vehicles - Bring your completed project book, one page report

included on page 10 of book (Project Review), assembled radio controlled vehicle and poster

showing what you learned.

507– Robotics 1 with LEGO EV3*- Bring your completed project book, one page report, a robot

you built and programmed using the LEGO EV3 robotics kit and a poster showing what you

learned.

508 – Robotics 2: EV3N More* – Bring your completed project book, one page report included

on page 7 of book (Project Review), a robot you built and programmed using a LEGO® NXT

robotics kit and a poster showing what you learned.

512M - Robotics Master* - Along with completed project book and one page report, bring the

robot you planned, designed, built, programmed and evaluated on your own. Also bring poster or

display showing something you learned.

517 - Bicycling for Fun, Level I* - Along with completed project book and one page report, bring

an exhibit or poster of what was learned.

518 - Wheels in Motion, Level II* - Along with completed project book and one page report,

bring an exhibit or poster of what was learned.

527 - Magic of Electricity* - Bring your completed project book and one page report along with a

project exhibit which represents your level of understanding and ability within the project. The

project exhibit must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in your

project manual.

528 - Investigating Electricity* - Bring your completed project book and one page report along

with a project exhibit which shows something you have learned from this project. The project

exhibit must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in your project

manual.

529 - Wired for Power* - Bring your completed project book and one page report along with a

project exhibit which shows something you have learned from this project. The project exhibit

Physics, Robots, Rockets, Airplanes and Radio Controlled Vehicles

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must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in your project

manual.

530 - Entering Electronics* - Bring your completed project book and one page report along with

a project exhibit which shows something you have learned from this project. The project exhibit

must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in your project

manual.

531 – Science Fun with Electricity* - Bring your completed project book and one page report

along with a project exhibit which shows something you have learned from this project. The

project exhibit must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in your

project manual.

540 - Not Just Knots* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with a project

exhibit. Members will be required to identify and tie selected knots from the book for the judge.

550 - Young Engineers in Solar Energy - Bring completed project book and one page report

along with an exhibit or display.

541 - Crank It Up* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an exhibit

representing your level of understanding and ability within the project. The project exhibit must

be derived from one of the activities contained in your project book.

542 - Warm It Up* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an exhibit



543 - Tune It Up* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an exhibit



548 - Lawn Care* - Bring completed project book and one page report along with an exhibit

showing what you have learned.

551, 552, 553, 554, 561 – Tractor Starting Up, Gearing Up for Safety, Moving Out, and

Learning More * - Bring completed project book, one page report, and an educational poster or

display of what you learned.

556 - Measuring Up* - Bring completed project book, one page report and wood project you

made which shows what you have learned. Any non-power tools may be used. Participants may

use a power sander, power drill, saber saw and scroll saw with proper safety instruction and

under direct supervision of the “designated helper”. Use of other tools not listed above will not

receive credit.

557 - Making the Cut* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a wood project you

made which shows that you have learned. Any tools permitted in 556 Measuring Up are

permitted. Participants may use a miter saw, table saw, drill press, band saw, thickness planner,

cordless trim saw and power nailing system only with proper safety instruction and under direct

supervision of the “designated helper”. Use of other tools not listed will not receive credit.

558 - Nailing it Together* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a wood project

you made which shows that you have learned. Any tools permitted in 556 Measuring Up and

557 Making the Cut are permitted. Participants may use a radial arm saw, router, shaper, lathe

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Natural Resources

and power circular saw only with proper safety instruction and under direct supervision of the

“designated helper”. Use of other tools not listed will not receive credit.

559 - Finishing it Up* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a wood project you

made which shows that you have learned. Participants may use all non-power and power tools if

they have safety instructions and supervision by a knowledgeable adult.

560M - Woodworking Master* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a wood

project made which shows that you have learned. Participants must plan, design, build and

evaluate one woodworking project using professional-level skills not permitted in other

woodworking projects.

573 - Arcs and Sparks* - Bring two welding projects, one of the projects recommended in the

4-H manual and an optional design which is no larger than that which can be wheeled in on a

hand dolly. Also bring completed project book and one page report.

611 – Explore the Outdoors* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 8

of book (Project Review), and a scrapbook/journal of your hikes and a display or poster

representing something you learned.

617 - Exploring Ponds* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 7 of

book (Project Review), and poster or display of what was learned.

620 - Why Trees Matter* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 7 of

book (Project Review), and poster or display of what was learned.

621 - Ohio Birds* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 4-5 of book

(Project Review), and a poster or display of what you learned; may include scrapbook/journal of

birdwatching and bird feeder or birdhouse that you built.

622 - Trapping Muskrats in Ohio* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a poster

or display showing something that you have learned.

623, 624 - Fishing I & II* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a poster or display

showing something you’ve learned. Record of fish you caught.

641 - Beekeeping* - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 13 of book

(Topic of Interest Summary), and an exhibit or poster showing what you have learned. Record of

inventory value, expenses, receipts. (Pages 13-15 in project book.)

644 - Teaming with Insects, Level 1* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a

display of 25 different insects: fly, beetle, moth hemipterous, plant lice, grasshopper, bees, etc.


display showing something you’ve learned.


display showing something you’ve learned.

670 Canning and Freezing* - Bring your completed project book, one page report included on

page 7 of book (Project Review), , exhibit which shows what you learned from the project and a

sample of food you preserved using the water bath canning method.

671 - How Does Your Garden Grow?* - Bring your completed project book, one page report and

five different annual flowers and a picture of your garden. Cut flowers can be shown in a vase.

691 - Grow Your Own Vegetables* - Bring your completed project book, one page report and

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photos or drawing of your garden and three different vegetables that you grew, displayed on a

plate.

692 - Growing with the Seasons*- Bring your completed project, one page report and photos or

drawings of your garden and four different vegetables that you grew displayed on a plate.

555 - ATV Safety - Bring completed project book, one page report included on page 9 of book

(Project Review), and a poster showing what you have learned.

365 – Self-Determined* - Bring completed project book with your list of goals, one page report

and a poster or display to exhibit. Call the Extension Office prior to judging day to make

appointment for interview time on Judging Day.

365.01 - Astronomy* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book with your

list of goals, one page report and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.02 - Model Railroading* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book

with your list of goals, one page report and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.03 - Weather* - Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book with your list

of goals, one page report and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.04 - Clowning*– Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book with your list


365.05 - Rocks, Minerals and Fossils* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project

book with your list of goals, one page report and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.06 – American Sign Language * – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project

book with your list of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.07 - Computers*– Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book with your


365.08 - Discovering Genetics* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book

with your list of goals, one page report and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.09 - Canoeing* - Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book with your list


365.10 - Local Foods* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book with your


365.11 - Camp Counseling* – Self-Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project book with

your list of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.12 - Miniature Gardens* - Self Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project book with


365.13 - Reptiles and Amphibians* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project


365.14 – Climate Change* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project book with


365.16 - Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi, Oh My!* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring

completed project book with your list of goals, one page report, and poster or display to exhibit.

Self-Determined

All Terrain Vehicles

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Shooting Sports

Scrapbooking

365.17 - Babysitting* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project book with your

list of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.18 - Ways of Knowing Water* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring completed project

book with your list of goals, one page report and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.19 - The Work World is Calling...Are You Ready?* – Self-Determined Idea Starter - Bring

completed project book with your list of goals, one page report and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.21 – Skateboarding* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project book with


365.22 – Pigeons* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project book with your list

of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.23 – Native American Artifacts* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project


365.24—Shale Gas Extraction*—Self-Determined Idea Starter—Bring completed project book

with your list of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.25—Flower Gardening*—Self Determined Idea Starter—Bring completed project book

with your list of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.26—Hedgehogs*—Self Determined Idea Starter—Bring completed project book with your


365.27—Ferrets*—Self Determined Idea Starter—Bring completed project book with your list

of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

365.28 – Chinchillas* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed project book with your


365.29 – Water Quality: Field to Faucet* – Self Determined Idea Starter – Bring completed

project book with your list of goals, one page report, and a poster or display to exhibit.

497 - Scrapbooking* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a scrapbook you have

created with the knowledge learned in this project.

Guns, bows, arrows, ammunition, and weapons are not permitted on the Fairgrounds.

Participants may not use any of these items as a part of their display. Displays may not include

any loaded ammunition; any shells or casings must be open so that a visual examination can

show that there is no powder in ammunition and the caps must either be absent or have been

expended.

630 - Safe Use of Guns* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a display or poster

showing what you learned. Do not bring gun to judging.

631 - Basic Archery* - Bring completed project book, one page report and a display or poster

showing what you learned.

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Shooting Sports Judging - Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Union Local Middle School

Judging Times - TBA

Guns, bows, arrows, ammunition, and weapons are not permitted on the Fairgrounds.

Participants may not use any of these items as a part of their display. Displays may not include

any loaded ammunition; any shells or casings must be open so that a visual examination can

show that there is no powder in ammunition and the caps must either be absent or have been

expended.

750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756 - Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, Pistol, Hunting and Wildlife,

Muzzleloader and Living History Group Projects* - Bring shooting records, one page report and

a poster or display showing what you have learned.

Livestock Interview & Skillathon Judging - Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Union Local Middle School

Judging Times - TBA

If you wish to exhibit your animal at the county fair, you will need to participate in the

Livestock Skillathon. This will consist of the completion of both an interview and two

skillathon stations. During the interview, you will be questioned by a judge who will

look at your project book and ask you questions about things you learned through your

project. You MUST bring your completed up-to-date project book (which also

includes a one-page report* and up-to-date feed records) with you to the

skillathon. Youth who are unable to attend regular judging, may attend make-up

judging, refer to bottom of page 11 for further details. Below lists the expectations for

specie skillathon stations. Please notice a project resource is listed for each species.

Participants should use the resource to study for Livestock Skillathon.

*All youth are required to bring a one page report as part of their project judging

requirements for each project. This one page report may be a separate page from the

project book or be included in the project book (Project Interest Summary) and

describes what the youth has learned while taking the project. A report can be one-

page handwritten, single-spaced on college ruled paper or one-page typed, double

spaced and 12 pt. Times New Roman font.

** Any project book that a youth brings that is missing the front cover or has been

marked as reviewed a previous year will be ineligible for judging. Therefore, 10

points will automatically be deducted from the youth’s score sheet for the record book

and its components.**

2017 Livestock Interview & Skillathon Judging

2017 Shooting Sports Judging Information

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( Market Steer, Beef Breeding, Beef & Dairy Feeder Calves)

All information can be found in the Beef Resource Handbook 117R.

Junior Skillathon (ages 8-13)

* Study Chapter 2

Senior Skillathon (ages 14-19)

* Study Chapter 8

All information can be found in Dairy Resource Handbook 127R.


* Study Chapter 2


* Study Chapter 4

(Breeding Meat Doe, Dairy Goat, Harness Goat, Market Goat and Pygmy Goat)

All information can be found in Goat Resource Manual 135R.


* Study Chapter 2


* Study Chapter 5

All information can be found in ~Beginning Horse Management 174.


* Study Grooming & Conditioning Chapter


* Study Nutrition Chapter

Beef Skillathon

Dairy Skillathon

Goat Skillathon

Horse Skillathon

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(Fancy Poultry, Market Broilers and Pullets)


* Study Poultry Resource Handout




* Study Duck & Goose Resource Handout


* Study Duck & Goose Resource Handout





All information can be found in Rabbit Resource Handbook 228R.


* Study Chapter 4


* Study Chapter 7

Turkey Skillathon

Rabbit Skillathon

Poultry Skillathon

Ducks & Geese Skillathon

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All information can be found in Sheep Resource Handbook 194R.


* Study Chapter 2


* Study Chapter 4

All information can be found in Swine Resource Handbook 134R.

Beginner Skillathon (ages 8-11)

* Study Chapter 3

Intermediate Skillathon (ages 12-15)

* Study Chapter 8


* Study Chapter 9

Livestock Quality Assurance (LQA) Certification is required for all youth exhibiting a market animal, lactating dairy cow or lactating dairy goat at the Belmont County Fair. Certification can be obtained in two ways. Youth can participate in a LQA program provided by OSU Extension or by participating in the test out option. Keep reading to learn about the test out option. All youth 12-14 years of age may take a LQA test designed for their age group. If they pass the test with a score of 70% or greater, the youth will be certified in LQA until they turn 15 years old. All youth 15-18 years of age may take a LQA test designed for their age group. If they pass the test with a score of 70% or greater, the youth will be certified in LQA for the remainder of their Junior Fair years. Remember, the test out option is only available to those who have participated in at least one Belmont County Livestock Quality Assurance program. If a youth fails the LQA test, they will be required to attend a LQA program.

All Belmont County Youth must have the

LQA Certification by July 1, 2017.

Please pay close attention to the dates and plan accordingly:

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Sheep Skillathon

Swine Skillathon

Livestock Quality Assurance

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Species 4-H Books Required (FFA Students should check with Instructor)

Exhibit Limit

Quality Assurance Requirement

Possession/ Care Date

Market

Steer

117 Market Beef Record Book (Need new each year).

117R Beef Resource Handbook

May register up to 4 May Exhibit 2 Can Sell 1 ****

Must attend 11/19/16

Beef

Breeding

117 Beef Breeding Record Book (Need new each year).


No limit. Not required. 6/1/17

Beef

Feeder

Calves

117 Beef Feeder Calf Record Book (Need new each year).



Must attend Calf born between 1/1/17 and 5/1/17 and in member’s care by 7/1/17

Dairy

Feeder

Calves

117 Dairy Beef Feeder Record Book. (Need new each year).



Must attend Calf born between 1/1/17 and 5/1/17 and in member’s care by 7/1/17

Dairy

Cattle

122 Dairy Heifer Project and Record Book (Need new each year), and/or

126 Dairy Cow Record Book (Need new each year)

127R Dairy Resource Handbook

No limit. Must attend a Quality Assurance Program if exhibiting a lactating animal(s).

Owned or leased by 6/1/17

Market

Hogs

139 Market Hog Record Book (Need new each year).

134R Swine Resource Handbook


Must attend Farrowed from 3/1/17 to 4/15/17

And in member’s care by 6/15/17

Breeding Sheep

199 Sheep Breeding Record Book (Need new each year).

194R Sheep Resource Handbook

No limit. Not required. Owned or leased by 1/1/17

Market

Lambs

198 Market Lamb Record Book (Need new each year).

194R Sheep Resource Handbook


Must attend Lamb born on or after 2/1/2017 and in member’s care by 6/3/17

Dairy Goats 135D Dairy Goat Project and

Record Book (Need new each year).

135R Goat Resource Handbook

No limit on

dairy goats

Must attend if exhibiting a lactating goat(s).

6/1/17

Pack, Companion Pygmy & Harness Goats

135H, 135PA, or 135PY Goat Record Book (Need new each year) (Separate book per project)


No limit - Pygmy

1 per class - Harness

Not required 6/1/17

Livestock Requirement Summary

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Tag-in Day/ Requirements prior to fair

Final Replace-ment Date

Fair Weight and Other Requirements

Health Requirements/ Drug Use Notification Forms DUNF)

Animals in Place

11/19/16 Weigh 4 Castrated/ dehorned 350 lbs. minimum

6/1/17 750 lbs. by fair weigh-in.

Must follow state guidelines. DUNF form due at fair weigh-in.

9/5/17 8:00 a.m.

N/A N/A N/A Must follow state guidelines. 9/5/17 7:00 p.m.

May register 4 feeder calves by 6/15/17 and have self-tagged by 7/1/17

N/A 275 lbs. by fair weigh-in. Castrated / dehorned / healed by fair.


9/5/17 8:00 a.m.

May register 4 feeder calves by 6/15/17 and have self-tagged by 7/1/17

N/A 275 lbs. by fair weigh-in. Castrated/ dehorned / healed by fair.


9/5/17 8:00 a.m.

N/A N/A N/A Must follow state guidelines. DUNF form due at fair weigh-in for lactating animal(s) exhibited.

9/5/17 7:00 p.m.

*

May register 4 hogs by June 1 and have self-tagged by June 15

7/15/17 190 lbs. by fair weigh-in. Males must be castrated and healed prior to weigh-in

Must follow state guidelines. DUNF form due at fair weigh-in. Partial-Terminal Hog Show – all Grand & Reserve Grand Champion hogs at the fair must be slaughtered.

9/5/17 8:00 a.m.

N/A N/A N/A Must follow state guidelines. Must be Scrapie tagged. No Blue Scrapie Tags. ***

9/5/17 7:00 p.m.

6/3/17 weigh 4. Castrated / dehorned. Must be born on or after 2/1/17 ***

7/15/17 80 lbs by fair weigh-in. Can weigh-in only 2 at fair time.

Must follow state guidelines. DUNF form due at fair weigh-in. Must be Scrapie tagged. No Blue Scrapie Tags. ***

9/5/17 8:00 a.m.

N/A 7/15/17 May be horned or dehorned.

Must follow state guidelines. DUNF form due at fair weigh-in lactating goat(s) exhibited. Must be Scrapie tagged. No Blue Scrapie Tags. ***

9/5/17 7:00 p.m. **

N/A 7/15/17 May be horned or dehorned. No Bucks, must be castrated and healed by fair.

Must follow state guidelines. Must be Scrapie tagged.

No Blue Scrapie Tags. ***

9/5/17 7:00 p.m.

Continued on next page Contact Leroy Carpenter at 686-2886 with any

questions regarding these livestock requirements.

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Livestock Requirement Summary (continued)

Species 4-H Books Required (FFA Students should check with Instructor)

Exhibit Limit

Quality Assurance Requirement

Possession/ Care Date

Market Goat

135M Market Goat Project and Record Book. (Need new each year)



Must attend Goat born between 1/1/17 and 4/30/17 and in member’s care by 6/3/17

Angora

Goats

135F Fiber Goat Project and Record Book (Need new each year) 135R Goat Resource Handbook

No limit Not required 6/1/17

Breeding Meat Does

135B Breeding Meat Does Record Book (Need new each year)


No limit Not required 6/1/17

Horses

190R Equine Record Book Required with all horse project books (Need new each year) (except 174).

191R Horse Safety book required by all 4-H’ers and their parents.

May register 1 horse and 1 back-up horse per category; may show 1 per category. Maximum 2 horses per exhibitor.

Must attend Horse Safety Assurance for 1st year horse members. All others must sign release form.

5/15/17 Horse Papers due in Extension office

Poultry

150CE (Fancy); 150CEP (Production); 150DE (Duck); 150GE (Goose); 150TE(Turkey) (Need new each year) Goose Book (Need new each year)

150R Poultry Resource Handbook

2 per fancy breed 1 duck 1 goose 1 meat prod. 1 egg prod.

Not required 6/1/17

Market Poultry

150 CM (Broilers); 150DM (Ducks); 150GM Goose; 150TM (Turkey) (Need new each year)

150R Poultry Resource Handbook

1 pen of three broilers 1 goose 1 pen of two ducks 1 turkey ****

Must attend Turkeys by 4/20/17 tentative Ducks by 7/6/17 tentative Broilers by 7/13/17 tentative

Market Rabbits

226 Market Rabbit Project and Record Book (Need new each year) and

228R Rabbit Resource Handbook

Exhibit 1 pen of three

****

Must attend Mother Doe in Possession by 5/1/17

Breeding Rabbits

225 Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book (Need new each year) and 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook

Exhibit 2 per breed class – no more than 4 lots total

Not required 5/1/17

Rabbit Doe & Litter

225 Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book (Need new each year) and 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook

Exhibit 1 litter from Doe registered on 5/1/17

Not required Mother Doe in Possession by 5/1/17

*Lactating dairy cows may be brought in Friday, September 8, by 8:30 a.m. and released when finished

showing.

** Lactating dairy goats may be brought in Tuesday, September 5, by 4:00 p.m. and released when finished

showing.

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Tag-in Day/ Re-quirements prior to fair

Final

Replace-ment Date

Fair Weight

and Other

Requirements

Health Requirements/

Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF)

Animals in Place

6/3/17 weigh 4. Castrated / dehorned. Born between 1/1/17 & 4/30/17 ***

7/15/17 No bucks. 50 lbs. by fair time. Must be dehorned and healed prior to fair

Must follow state guidelines. DUNF form due at fair weigh-in. Must be Scrapie tagged.

No Blue Scrapie Tags.***

9/5/17

8:00 a.m.

N/A 7/15/17 May be horned or dehorned. No bucks, must be castrated and healed by fair.



9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

N/A 7/15/17 May be horned or dehorned.



9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

N/A 8/24/17

Must use back-up horse registered by 5/15/17

Must wear state approved helmet during all 4-H equine activities.

Must follow state guidelines. 9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

Birds not hatched at a NPIP Hatchery or Herd must by blood tested 8/17/17

8/1/17 N/A Must follow state guidelines. Must be Pullorum / Fowl Typhoid Free

9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

N/A 8/1/17 Must purchase ALL market poultry

animals through the Extension office.

Must follow state guidelines. DUNF form due at fair weigh-in. Must be Pullo-rum/Fowl Typhoid Free

9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

Doe paperwork registered by 5/1/17; kindle b/t 6/28/17 & 7/3/17 Rabbit Round-Up 8/17/17

8/1/17

Minimum of 3.0 lbs. to suggested maximum of 5.5 lbs. per rabbit


9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

Paperwork registered by 5/1/17

Rabbit Round-Up 8/17/17

8/1/17 N/A Must follow state guidelines. 9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

Doe paperwork registered by 5/1/17 kindled b/t 7/23/17 & 8/7/17

Rabbit Round-Up

8/1/17 N/A Must follow state guidelines. 9/5/17

7:00 p.m.

***ALL goats and sheep must be Scrapie tagged or tattooed and provide previous ownership information in their records which must be available at weigh-in before and during fair.

****Note: Youth may sell a total of two lots or animals in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale, unless they have more

than two overall grand or reserve grand champion animals.

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LQA Testing Dates

February 16, 3:00 –6:00 p.m., Extension Office

February 18, 12:30 p.m. at 4-H Under Construction, Union Local M.S.

March 16, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. , Extension Office

LQA Program Dates

February 11, 5:00 p.m. at Feed Clinic, Wise Building at the Fairgrounds

February 18, 8:00 a.m. at 4-H Under Construction, Union Local M.S.

April 18, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Union Local M.S.

Contact the Extension office to register for the scheduled test out times

listed above.

Contact the Extension office if you are interested in taking the LQA Test

but can not attend the prescheduled testing dates.

Parent attendance is not required, but encouraged for LQA Programs.

Belmont County youth have the opportunity to apply for many awards, camps and trips

or to be a part of other teen leadership activities at both the county and state level.

The details and application procedures vary for each opportunity. Please read

through the following carefully to determine what you need to do to take advantage of

these great opportunities! Feel free to contact the Extension office for more details

about any opportunity you are interested in learning more about.

4-H Members of Distinction Award - This award replaces the former “Honor

Member” award and will be presented to each Belmont County 4-H member

whose 4-H advisor deems them complete for the 4-H year. Each member will

receive a pin listing their years of completed membership.

I Dare You Award - The “I Dare You” award is given each year to two 4-H’ers

who have demonstrated exemplary leadership through their years as a 4-H

member. The recipients, generally in their last few eligible years of 4-H, have

shown outstanding qualities of servant leadership through the many avenues 4-H

offers it members. Examples of servant leadership activities include, but are not

limited to, camp counselor, junior leaders, junior fair board, CARTEENS,

shooting sports, judging teams, 4-H committee membership, state camp

attendance, State 4-H Ambassador and club activities. No application is necessary

for this award.

Blue Ribbon Treasurer’s Award - This award is given each year to the club

Treasurer with the best Treasurer Record Book. The award recipient will receive

a $25 award.

4-H Youth Opportunities

County Award Opportunities

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Blue Ribbon Secretary’s Award - This award is given each year to the club

Secretary with the best Secretary’s Record Book. The award recipient will receive

a $25 award.

Blue Ribbon News Reporter’s Award - This award is given each year to the club

News Reporter with the best club scrapbook. The award recipient will receive a

$25 award.

County Achievement Awards - County Achievement Awards will be awarded to

the 4-H members who demonstrate exemplary achievement in a specific project

area. Areas include: Beef, CARTEENS, Citizenship & Community Service,

Clothing & Textiles, Companion Animals, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Environmental

Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Food & Nutrition, Gardening &

Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Mechanical & Engineering

Sciences, Meat Goat, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits,

Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Veterinary Science and Woodworking. All 4-H

members are eligible to apply. Complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record to

apply for an award. Outstanding Project Knowledge (OPK) Awards - This award is earned by

livestock project participants based on their Livestock Skillathon scores. The top

10% of all youth in a livestock project area, including all 100 point scores, will be

awarded an Outstanding Project Knowledge award. Participants must have a

score of 95 or greater to be eligible. Only youth who attend regular judging will

be eligible for this award. Awards will be given in both junior and senior

divisions. Ohio 4-H Clubs of Distinction - This award replaces the former “Honor Club”

award. This award will be awarded to every 4-H club who meets the list of award

requirements. This award encourages all 4-H clubs to meet the same standard of

excellence established by the State and National 4-H offices. Clubs must

complete the Ohio 4-H Clubs of Distinction application.

Belmont County 4-H Council Scholarships - Up to five $1,000 scholarships are

awarded to high school seniors and/or 1st year college students in 4-H, who show

excellence in their 4-H career, community service, and school activities. Students

may major in any field of study which leads to a post-high school degree.

Applicants must complete the Belmont County 4-H Council Scholarship

Application to apply for this award by May 10th of current year.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards - These 25 awards recognize a 4-H member’s

achievement in a specific area. Areas include: Beef, CARTEENS, Citizenship &

Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Companion Animals, Dairy, Dairy

Goat, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods &

Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership,

State Award Opportunities

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Mechanical & Engineering Sciences, Meat Goat, Personal Development,

Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Veterinary Science

and Woodworking. Each state achievement award winner will receive a free trip

to the National 4-H Congress. Must be 14 years old as of January 1 of the year the

application is due to be eligible for a state achievement award. Complete the Ohio

4-H Achievement Record to apply for an award.

Ohio 4-H Scholarships - There are several state 4-H scholarships available and

each has its own list of eligibility requirements. The State 4-H Scholarship

Application Form gives a complete listing of each scholarship and its

requirements. Complete the State 4-H Scholarship Online Application to apply.

Each of the following are state trip and camp opportunity descriptions. Interested

youth must complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record and participate in an interview

to be eligible for selection to attend a state trip or camp.

4-H Junior Shooting Education Camp - Camp is held at Canter’s Cave 4-H

Camp in Jackson, Ohio. Applicants must be 9-12 years old as of January 1 of the

year to attend the camp. Partial scholarships may be available.

4-H Shooting Education Camp - Camp is held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in

Jackson, Ohio. Applicants must be 12-18 years old as of January 1 of the year to

attend the camp. Partial scholarships may be available.

4-H Leadership Camp - Each county may nominate youth to attend State

Leadership Camp to strengthen skills and experience personal growth at 4-H

Camp Ohio. Must be 15 years of age by January 1 of the year to attend the camp.

Partial scholarships may be available.

4-H Sea Camp - 4-H Sea Camp is held at Kelly’s Island on Lake Erie for

members 13-18 years old as of January 1 of the year to attend camp. The camp

includes marine navigation, lure making, fishing techniques, a chartered fishing

trip, swimming, scuba diving, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, fish cleaning,

cooking, plus much more. Partial scholarships may be available.

Citizenship Washington Focus - Spend one week in Washington, D.C. with

4-H’ers from other states taking part in seminars, workshops and touring historical

sights of our nation’s capital. Minimum age is 14 years old as of January 1 of the

year to attend the trip. Partial scholarships may be available.

Leadership Washington Focus - Spend one week in Washington, D.C. with

4-H’ers from other states taking part in meaningful leadership experiences. For

youth in 7th - 9th grade. Partial scholarships may be available.

Ohio 4-H Conference - Approximately 1,000 4-H teens from across the state

participate in the Ohio 4-H Teen Conference at the Columbus Convention Center.

Youth select educational seminars and workshops to attend. Partial scholarships

may be available.

State Trip and Camp Opportunities

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Ohio Forestry and Conservation Camp - Have you ever wondered what types

of trees are in Ohio’s forests? Or, what kind of relationships organisms have with

the forest? If so, Ohio Forestry and Conservation Camp at FFA Camp

Muskingum is the place for you. Youth must have completed the 8th grade and be

at least 15 years old to apply. Partial scholarships may be available.

4-H Camp Piedmont Shooting Sports Camp - Shooting Sports Camp is held at

4-H Camp Piedmont in Belmont County, Ohio. Four basic disciplines are

available: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun. All disciplines are taught by

Trained Certified Instructors. Applicants must be 8-13 years old by January 1 of

the year to attend camp.

Belmont County Junior Camp Counselor - Camp counselor responsibilities

include planning and conducting camp programs, meditations, citizenship, flag

ceremonies, song leading, recreational activities, campfire and much more.

Applicants must be 14 years old by the start of camp to apply to be a Counselor.

There is some cost involved. Interested applicants must complete the Camp

Counselor Application.

Belmont County Junior Fair Board - The Belmont County Junior Fair Board is

comprised of representatives from several youth organizations including 4-H,

FFA, FCCLA, DECA, VICA, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Junior Fair Board

members are responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of all

Junior Fair aspects of the Belmont County Fair. There is an enormous amount of

responsibility and hard work given to and expected of those individuals who are

selected to serve as Directors of the Junior Fair Board. Interested applicants must

complete a Junior Fair Board Application.

CARTEENS - The Belmont County CARTEENS program is a court mandated

program for first-time juvenile traffic offenders. CARTEENS is a peer education

program which simply means the program is taught by “TEENS.” Teens must be

14 years of age as of January 1 of the current year (at least a freshman). To learn

more about the CARTEENS program, how to become a teen leader and the cool

rewards teen leaders can earn, contact Jane Keyser.

Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council- The Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council

(TLC), a statewide group of 4-H teens and young 4-H Alumni, provides a youth

stakeholder perspective in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Ohio

4-H programming. TLC members will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and

aspirations needed for adult success, and the Ohio 4-H program will be

strengthened and expanded. Any 4-H teen or young 4-H alumni age 14-18 as of

January 1 of the year to serve may apply. To learn more about the Ohio 4-H Teen

Leadership Council application process, please check out our website at http://

belmont.osu.edu. All applications must be submitted online no later than August

11, 2017.

Older Teen State Leadership Opportunities

Older Teen County Leadership Opportunities

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This calendar of events is subject to change. Please read your most recent newsletter

for any additions or changes to information.

EO = Extension Office

Livestock Sub Committees = Horse Committee, Livestock Sale Committee

18 4-H Under Construction Kick Off Event, Union Local M.S.

21 4-H Volunteer Training, EO

22 CARTEENS Program, EO

5-11 Ohio 4-H Week

6-7 4-H Camp Counselor Interviews, EO

9 4-H Horse Committee, EO

11 Ohio 4-H Conference, Columbus, OH

13 4-H Camp Counselor Interviews, EO

14 Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee, EO


16 LQA Testing, EO

16 Junior Fair Board Meeting, EO

25 Shooting Sports Community Service, Barkcamp Archery Range

1 Final Member/Volunteer Enrollments Due, EO

1 Market Turkey Orders Due, EO


6 4-H Council Meeting, EO

10 Belmont County 4-H Scholarship Applications Due, EO


18 Livestock Quality Assurance Program, Union Local M.S.

TBA Market Turkey Pick-up, EO

20 Junior Fair Board, EO

22 Shooting Sports Shoot, Bethesda Sportsman’s Club

22 4-H Horse Committee Tack Swap & Fundraiser, Fairgrounds

25 Reverse Raffle Committee, EO


28-30 Spring Shooting Sports Adult Leadership Workshop, Canter’s Cave

March

April

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February

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1 Rabbit Registrations Due, EO

6 & 7 Horse Clinic, Fairgrounds—Includes Horse Safety Assurance



15 Horse Registration Forms Due, EO



23 Reverse Raffle Committee Meeting, EO

29 Memorial Day - Extension Office Closed

31 4-H Junior Camp Registrations Due, EO

1 Market Hog Registrations Due in EO

1 Market Duck & Broiler Orders Due in EO

1 Belmont County 4-H Cloverbud Camp Registrations Due, EO


3 Lamb & Goat Weigh-In, Fairgrounds


9-11 Camp Piedmont Shooting Sports Camp, Camp Piedmont

11 Counselors Report to Camp, Camp Piedmont

12-15 4-H Junior Camp, Camp Piedmont

15 Market Hogs must be tagged by this date

15 Feeder Calf Registrations Due in EO


20 State Fair Livestock Entries Due, Columbus, OH



25 Horse PAS Show, Grizzle Ridge Arena


28 Belmont County Cloverbud Day Camp, Camp Piedmont


30-July 2 Jr. Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camp, Canter’s Cave

1 Feeder Calves must be tagged by this date

1 All Writing Projects Due, EO (check project requirements for details)

1 Royalty Applications Available, EO

1 Agricultural & Dairy Scholarship Applications Available, EO

1 Livestock Quality Assurance Certification Deadline

4 Independence Day Observed- Office Closed

July

May

June

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TBA Market Duck Pick-up

8 Shooting Sports Shoot, Wharton’s Sportsman’s Club

11 Still Project Judging, Union Local M.S.

11 Shooting Sports Judging, Union Local M.S.

11 Livestock Skillathon, Union Local M.S.

TBA Broiler Pick-up




23-28 Senior Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Education Camp, Canter’s Cave



26-31 Ohio State Fair

1 Belmont County Junior Fair Livestock Entries Due, EO

1 Royalty Applications Due, EO

1 Dairy & Agricultural Scholarship Applications Due, EO

1-6 Ohio State Fair

8 Make-up Judging, Wise Building

8 Royalty Interviews, Wise Building



12 Shooting Sports Shoot, Wharton's Sportsman’s Club

15 Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee, Fairgrounds

17 Junior Fair Board, Fairgrounds

17 Rabbit Round-Up, Fairgrounds

17 Pullorum Testing, Fairgrounds


24 Royalty Court Orientation, Fairgrounds

25 Fair Packets Available for Pick-up, EO


3 Junior Fair Work Day

4 Labor Day - Office Closed

5-10 Belmont County Fair



29-Oct. 1 Fall Adult Shooting Sports Leadership Workshop, Canter’s Cave

September

August

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November

December

October

1 Junior Fair Board Applications Due, EO

2-7 National 4-H Week


7 Shooting Sports Shoot, Wharton's Sportsman’s Club






25 Reverse Raffle Event, Carnes Center



10 Veteran’s Day Observed - Office Closed

TBA County Wide 4-H Fall Event

18 Market Steer Weigh-In, Fairgrounds


23-24 Thanksgiving - Office Closed




25-26 Christmas - Office Closed

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For more information or questions, please contact:

Jane Keyser

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

[email protected]

-or-

Crystal Antill

Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development

[email protected]

Belmont County Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environ-mental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please contact Belmont County Extension using your preferred communication (e-mail, relay services, or video relay services). Phone 1-800-750-0750 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial 740-695-1455.

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