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Washington State University Extension helps people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve their economic sta-tus and quality of life. Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Snohomish County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

Jana S. FerrisCounty Extension Faculty

Remarks from the Park... Kudos

We have many young people to be proud of these days. Many of our youth are stepping up and taking their place in this world. Please remember as we go about our business of delivering a 4-H program that ours is the business of helping these young people to enter the adult world with more confidence and experience with real issues. Let’s make an effort to include youth in the decisions we make and the program planning we undertake.

Please let us know if you need assistance “handing over” the “reins, leash, harness, halter, etc.” to the youth in your club. Many clubs are doing an excellent job guiding youth and encouraging their leadership. Additionally, we have a number of alumni who have returned to the program as leaders and resources. I’m certain many of them would be willing to assist clubs in fostering leadership among the youth.

As I hear of great examples, I may be calling upon those individuals to help guide and teach your fellow volunteers. I am aware of the talent we have in our community and am grateful for each and every one of you!

To everyone that worked to-gether for putting on such a wonderful Dog Caper.

To all of those who helped and judged the many youth at Public Presentations, you have given the youth a chance to stand up and speak about something of their interest.

To the Master Gardeners and the 4-H Gardening program for working together and providing some new spark and growth in our Gardening program.

To all the leaders who sent their enrollments in on time and had their youth entered on time, it was greatly appreciated.

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4-H EVENTS CALENDARCheck it out

Don’t forget to submit your dates to the 4-H Office so they can be added to this county 4-H calendar!

Send them to djfoster@wsu.edu

Quality Assurance Nights for LivestockMonday June 24th at 7pm

At WSU Extension Education Center

We will be putting together our Good Practice’s notebooks, bring your information. The Quality Assur-ance classes are on record keeping, food safety and animal well-being as well as how a producer’s daily decision affects food safety. Focus will be on beef, sheep, swine and meat goats.

Please RSVP by June 19th to beth.morrison@wsu.edu a minimum of ten participants are needed to RSVP or classes will be cancelled.

4-H Council MeetingPut it on your calendar. July 10th at 7:00 pm in the Cougar Auditorium in the Education Center building. Come and join us! We are always looking for new people to become involved! This is an opportunity to give input on the direction that 4-H takes in Snohomish County.

Other meeting dates are, October 9th, November 13th, and January 8th, 2014, be sure to put these dates on your calendar.

4-H License Plates Available Throughout the State…submitted by Gayle Ashworth, ashworthg@wsu.edu

The new 4-H license plate is now available throughout Washington State.

Legislation championed by Representative and former 4-H’er Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) paved the way for the 4-H clover license plate which was signed into law in 2012. Plates can be purchased for $40 and $30 for renewal, in addition to the cost of standard license plates. “The specialized 4-H license plates are a great way for current 4-H families as well as alumni and supporters to increase awareness about the 4-H program as they drive across town or across the state,” said Pat BoyEs, Director, 4-H Youth Development, Washington State University Extension.

The Department of Licensing will collect the fees and deposit funds after administrative expenses into the newly created 4-H programs account in the state treasury. Money raised will go toward activities to sup-port the 90,000 youth served in the state. To get your 4-H license plate visit: http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/sp4h.html

Teen Conference Update…submitted by Jan Klein, jlklein@wsu.edu

Have you checked out the Teen Conference Webpage yet? Here's what you can find:

• Conference Handbook with all the basic information• Conference Schedule (it's full of fun and learning) • Workshops (wow!)• Speakers (can't wait)• Chaperone Information• Registration information (opens May 6th)• Scholarship information and application (due by May 24th) • Contest to win an IPod! (visit: 'Washington State Teen Conference' Facebook page)

SWINE WORKSHOPJune 29th at the Extension Education Center 10am-1pm.

Come join us to learn about pigs.

We will be discussing:• Breedsofpigs&Confirmation• LearnhowtomakeaPigWater• Learnaboutvaccinations&howtogiveapigavaccination• LearnaboutGeneralfeedingtipsonfeed&maintenance

Lunch will be served

Please register by June 6th, must have 5 youth to hold the class.

Contact: Kellie Derum at 360-435-3990 or CQC2bmm@richpoor.net

Snohomish County 4-H Cavy Program

Jodi Stebbins Angie Lubrin County Program Leader Assistant County Program Leader jodi.stebbins@noaa.gov alubrin92@yahoo.com

Extension (behind McCollum Park and Ride)

600 128th ST SE, Everett W A 98209

Meetings begin at 7:00pm June 13, 2013 - Last Minute Items - Posters, Art, Photos, Cavy Crafts July 11, 2013 - Prepare For Fair - Cavy Style!

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension

office.

2012-2013 4-H FOODS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE June 9 Italian Pizza July 13 Food Preservation All workshops take place at the Fairgrounds in Monroe unless otherwise specified. Workshop fees are $10 except for Cake Decorating that one is $20. Scholarships available upon request. Fees due at check in beginning at 9:30am Cooking from 10am-2pm Clean-up after cooking until 2:30 Questions? Ask Selina: Selina.k.allen-clark@Boeing.com Or register by e-mail to Dawne: DHerrick@MeritMechanical.com

VETERINARY SCIENCEJune 16th: The Circulatory System and the Heart (Heart Dissection Lab)July 21st: Prepare for Fair!

Please pre-register - in advance that way I am sure to have enough information for you.

Kim ChubbuckVeterinary Science Program LeaderSnohomish County 4-HPhone: (425) 232-4877Email: snohomishcountyvetscience@gmail.com

CAT PROGRAM

Last clinic will be June 22nd at Extension 1-4pm and we are hoping to do Cat First Aid. Barn clean-up for fair will be Aug 11th (this is a Sunday this year) 1-3pm and this is when you can sign up for your entry day times. Remember that entries will be accepted by appointment only on entry day so make sure you come to barn clean up on Aug. 11th and get your times for Fair entries. Any questions please call Candi Burke 360-794-4274

Snohomish County 4-H Sewing & Needlework Program 2012-13

OPEN SEWS (LAST MINUTE OPPORTUNITIES TO FINISH FAIR PROJECTS AND PLAN THE NEXT YEAR):

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pmJuly 9th & 16th

Lynette H. Bikos, Ph.D. Snohomish County Sewing Program Leader lhbikos@spu.edu

The 4-H Ambassadors are looking for more members who are willing to promote the 4-Hprogram, help the 4-H Council and leaders, and complete community service projects. The Ambassadors would love to have new people attend the meetings held at 7:00 p.m. in the Extension Evergreen Room on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

For specific details about the Ambassador program and how you can be more involved in promoting Snohomish County 4-H, please contact Dena Edgecombe (at 425-478-2102).At The Teen Ambassadors meeting talked about how much fun it was having new kids, their animals, and their parents join us for the Snohomish Easter parade. Our group included Farm Kids 4 Life with Pygmy goats; Sky Valley with rabbits & poultry; Esprit de Corps with dogs & trains; Pawsabilities with dogs; and Paws & Claws. The weather was beautiful, and everyone had a good time.

Come one ~ Come AllWouldn’t it be fun to have even more kids join us in the parades with their 4-H projects.

Let’s show Snohomish Co. that 4-H is the “happening place to be”!Summer Parade Dates:

July 4th ~ EverettJuly 20th ~ Snohomish KlaHaYa

July 26th ~ Mountlake Terrace Tour de TerraceJuly 27th ~ Lake Stevens Aquafest

August 3rd ~ StanwoodOctober 5th ~ Granite Falls RailRoad Days

Teen Ambassadors meeting will be at 7:00 pm on June 5thjoHnGuoCommunications Officer 4/28/13

Written, produced and directed by:

Jan BondSnohomish County 4-HPerforming Arts Program Leader

Assistant Directors:

Dianna EngesethLori PehlingRobert Bond4-H Leaders

Executive Producer:

Washington State UniversityExtension Snohomish County

Show Biz Kids 4-H Club

For youth in Kindergarten through 12th Grade who are interested in Per-forming Arts

Would you like to share in exciting stagecraft activities that are happening in Performing Arts?

Each month¨ Explore Performing Arts opportunities¨ Improve your theater skills¨ Make new friends¨ Enjoy a great time

Club meets¨ Once a month¨ On the second Tuesday of each month¨ 6:30-8:00 p.m.¨ At the Horseshoe Grange Cathcart/Clearview Area 164th and Broadway, Snohomish

For more information contact:Jan Bond at 360-668-6681

Creative Arts Workshops

June 27th is the Community Service Project at the Extension office Evergreen room creating quilting blocks for the Linus Project. Time is 6 -9pm July 27th is the prepare for fair at the longhouse at the fairgrounds 10am-12 pmTHIS DOES NOT COUNT AS A WORKSHOP.

Be sure to use the registration form for all of your workshops.

Sandi 360-793-1128Johnsonbskfamily@aol.comCreative arts program leader

Washington State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest Moves

The State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest previously held in September at the Western Wash-ington Fair in Puyallup, will now be held:

July 16 Tuesday 10:30 am Whatcom Co. Fairgrounds, Lynden, Washington

Any 4-H youth may participate in the event. 4-H’ers must participate to qualify for the 2014 Washington 4-H Dairy Judging team that competes at the National 4-H Dairy Judg-ing contest held in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information or questions, please con-tact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 or garyf@wsu.edu.

Volunteer Your Flock for Bird Flu Testing

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Avian Health Program is looking for owners of backyard poultry flocks to volunteer to be in the avian influenza testing program. Volunteers need to agree to have their flocks tested for one year. Interested in participating in backyard flock avian influenza testing? Call the WSDA’s Avian Health Hotline at 1-800-606-3056 or email mgill@agr.wa.gov.

Creative Arts Workshop Registration Form Name of workshop______________________________________________________Workshop Date_________________________________________________________

Children Attending:________________________________________age_________________________________________________________age__________________________________________________________age_________

Parent Name:_________________________________________________Address:_____________________________________________________Phone:_______________________________________________________Email:_______________________________________________________Amount Enclosed: $_____.00 add 5.00 per participant per workshop

4-H Club Name:_______________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sign up for the workshop by filling out the above form completely. Please use a separate form for each workshop. Send the form along with a check for $5.00 perparticipant per workshop to:Linda Worthy22303 132nd St. SE Monroe Wa 98272You mail email questions to Linda At cabellos10@msn.com Please make check payable to : 4-H creative arts The $5.00 workshop fee holds your child’s place in the workshop. Workshop fees are non-refundable unless we cancel the workshop. You MUST send the above registration form with you payment. Linda will send

you an email conformation when she receives your registration form and payment.

A child may attend as many workshops as they would like, but they must attend at least one workshop in order to participate at the Evergreen State Fair in August.

Your child must be enrolled in Creative Arts through your 4-H club or the Extension Office by May 1, 2013. Please call Debbie Foster at 425-357-6044 for more information about enrollment.

If you have any questions about the workshop, please email me at johnsonbskfamily@aol.comThank you for your interest in 4-H Creative Arts. I hope to see you at a workshop soon. Sandi Johnson- Snohomish County Creative Arts Program Leader-johnsonbskfamily@aol.com

Save these Dates for the 4-H

Saturday, June 15 2:00–4:00 PM

At Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Rd.

Marysville, WA

Wanted: Youth who love plants and gardening

Where: Jennings Park 6915 Armar Rd. Marysville, WA 98270

When: June 15, 2013, Saturday, 2:00 – 4:00pm

What: We will meet at the entrance to the garden. We would like the youth to be prepared to tell us about their favorite fruit or veggie and bring samples of it for people to taste.RSVP: Diane Kelley, 4-H Gardening Program Leader (360) 435-6369, creativekidspre@msn.com

4-H Gardening Workshop

The next workshop is Sunday, June 15 from 2:00-4:00pm.We will meet at the entrance to the garden. We would like the youth to be prepared to tell us about their favorite fruit or veggie and bring samples of it for people to taste.

Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin; physical, mental or sensory disability; marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

CAMP STITCH-A-LOTThe Clothing and Textile Advisors (CTA) in partnership with Washington State University Extension (WSU) 4-H Youth Development Program have set the dates for their annual summer sewing camp for kids 8 to 17. The instruction is provided by The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County. Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote sewing and the textile arts through educational and charitable activities within the community and our membership. The CTA are trained volunteers and provide clothing, textile and needle arts education to the public.

The one week, half day sessions of the popular Camp Stitch-a-Lot will be held in a WSU Snohomish County Extension Education building classroom at McCollum Park behind the Snohomish County Extension Office - 600 128th St. SE Everett WA 98208 600 128th Street S.E. Everett.

June 24th - 28th Introduction to Sewing - 9:00 a.m. - noon Basic Sewing 1 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.Introduction to Knitting - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

July 15 - 19th Basic Sewing 1 - 9:00 a.m. - noonBasic Sewing 2 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.Introduction to Crochet - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The fee for 2013 is $35.00 per class and pre-registration is required.For more information, class descriptions and a registration form, please visit our website at campstitchalot.blogspot.com or call us at 425-239-7712.

RABBIT PROGRAM

Rabbit Prepare for Fair Workshop: ALL rabbit leaders, interested parents, and interested teens are requested to attend the Rabbit Program's Prepare for Fair Workshop on Tuesday, June 25th. The workshop will be held in the EEC Auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. We will be making critical fair preparations and plans. We will also be voting on the Skucy Award. It is imperative that all clubs entering rabbits at this year's Evergreen State Fair be represented. For more information, contact Don Ballard - Fair 4-H Rabbit Superintendent (balbunbarn@aol.com).

Event LeadersDottie Nelson 425 485-4736Heidi Hunt 360-794-9675Kathy Rostrom 425-766-3918Lisa Jacobs 425-530-1487Sandy Clemence 360-668-9002Vickie Sawade 425-745-9308

Natural Resources

June 2013

1 ~ Oyster Dome Day HikeA moderate hike (6.5 miles round trip with a 1900 ft. elevation gain) off Chuckanut Drive with spec-tacular views. (Beginner / Dottie)

8 ~ OrienteeringLearn to read maps and use a compass to find specific locations out in the field. It's a skill that kids and adults can use forever. (Beginner / Na-dine & Megan)

22 ~ Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Ride the tram through the free-roaming area and view all the animals in their natural habitats. Enjoy the an-nual Slug Fest celebration. (Beginner / Dottie)

27 ~ Monthly Meeting/CalendarPlanning BBQPlan trips for the 2013-2014 calendar year. Hot dogs provided, bring a side dish. We are always on the lookout for new trip ideas and new leaders/co- leaders. (All Invited / Location TBD)

29 ~ Water Safety TrainingRequired for participation in any boat/kayak activities. (Beginner / Karen & Miles)

July 2012

5 ~ TRIP SIGN-UP MEETINGInformation on trips scheduled for thefollowing 3 months. (All Invited / 7 PM /Extension Office)

7 ~ Water Safety TrainingRequired for participation in any boat/kayak activities. (Beginner / Bob)

12-16 ~ San Juan Whale TripSpend 5 days on San Juan Island andcamp, kayak, boat, hike and search forOrca whales! This is a perfect summerfamily vacation! (Beginner / Lisa & Miles)

26 ~ Monthly Meeting - Fair EmphasisThis meeting will focus on preparing forthe Natural Resources fair exhibit.(All Invited / 7 PM / Extension Office)

27-29 ~ Mt. Baker Camping TripCamp at Rasar State Park. SchreibersMeadow provides hiking access on thesouth side of Mt. Baker; from beginnerto advanced mountain terrain. This tripis not to be missed! (Beginner / Heidi)

Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition...submitted by Pat BoyEs, boyesp@wsu.edu

The 2013 Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition (NWJSE) will be held July 19-20 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake. The Junior Sheep Expo offers an excellent opportunity for young people from throughout the Pacific Northwest to showcase their sheep projects in a competitive, fun, and educational environment. The event will include classes for market lambs, prospect lambs, and breeding sheep. Other competitions include the Sheep Skill-A-Thon, which tests one’s knowledge and skill in sheep husbandry and educational displays. The NWJSE uses ultrasound technology and an indexed appraisal system that pro-motes a more accurate and systematic market lamb evaluation and enhances the educational experience of exhibitors and spectators.

Due to the excellent financial support of several organizations and donors, over $2,000 in cash prizes and awards will be presented. The show also precedes the Annual Ram and Ewe Sale sponsored by the Washington State Sheep Producers held on July 20 at the same location. This year will again feature a special class, Washington State Sheep Producers Show Ewe Lamb Futurity Class, for youth to purchase high quality ewe lambs to bring back and show at the 2014 show.

Exhibitors desiring to enter market lambs in the 2013 NWJSE should complete and return an entry form by May 1. The entry deadline for feeder lambs, breeding sheep, educational exhibits, and other contests is June 15.

For more information, see the event Premium book and entry forms are also available on WSU Grant-Adams Area Extension web page under “Upcoming Events.” Additional copies are also available by contacting Sarah Smith at 509-754-2011, Ext. 413 or email, smithsm@wsu.edu .

Time to get everything in order for your final Hooray of your 4-H year!

Are your Record Books up to date?

Have you put in for your Jacket or Achievement Pins? They are Due July 1st.

Does your leader need to be recognized? Put them in for a leader award.

Washington State 4-H Award Nominations…submitted by State 4-H Advisory Board

Do you work with or know of an outstanding 4-H volunteer, staff member, alumni, or supportive business that deserves to be recognized for their outstanding efforts on behalf of 4-H in the state of Washington? Consider nominating them for one of the various WA State 4-H Awards. There are several awards available:

• Salute to Excellence In Recognition of Outstanding Volunteerism Lifetime Achievement: This award recognizes the efforts of an individual that has served as a 4-H volunteer for at least 10 years or more at the county or state level.

• Salute to Excellence In Recognition of Outstanding Volunteerism Less than 10 Years: This award recognizes the efforts of an individual that has served as a 4-H volunteer for less than 10 years at the county or state level.

• Friend of Washington State 4-H Award: This award recognizes outstanding persons or businesses/ organizations that have contributed to making Washington State 4-H what is today, those who have made a significant contribution to the development of 4-H in Washington

• Washington State 4-H Volunteer’s Staff Award: This award recognizes outstanding staff members that have contributed to making Washington State 4-H what is today, whose work has impacted 4-H at both county and state levels (beyond their own job responsibilities).

• Washington State 4-H Alumni Award: This award recognizes outstanding 4-H Alumni that have contributed to making Washington State 4-H what is today. Anyone who was enrolled in 4-H as a youth and has made a significant contribution to 4-H and/or the community.

• Heather Rider Leadership Award for Young Adults: This award recognizes the extraordinary leadership and service to others by a young person 19-22 years of age as of September 1 of the current year. This award seeks to recognize their 4-H involvement past and present at the club, county, regional, state, and/or national levels. The recognized youth will demonstrate a genuine passion for the 4-H Program.

All award recipients will be recognized at this year’s WA State 4-H Forum Volunteer Recognition Banquet to be held on October 25 at the Hilton in Vancouver, WA.

For copies of the award nomination forms and instructions, see the State 4-H Award Nominations Website at http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/Forum/awards.htm.

Nominations for the Annual State 4-H Awards must be postmarked or emailed by August 1. Send completed nomination forms to: 4-H Advisory Board, c/o Betsy Fradd, WSU Puyallup, 2606 W Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371-4998.