HARFORD COUNTY ● PO BOX 663 ● FOREST HILL, MD 21050 ● 410-638-3255 ● FAX 410-638-3053 ● www.harford.umd.edu

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Educating People To Help Themselves

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nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as

amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal

requirements should be directed to the Director of Personnel/Human Relations, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742.

VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION

MEETING

MARCH 6

7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office

Spring ~ 2017

UME ONLINE

VOLUNTEER

ORIENTATIONS

MARCH 15

APRIL 17

MAY 30

JUNE 15

JULY 19

AUGUST 7

SEPTEMBER 21

OCTOBER 17

NOVEMBER 29

DECEMBER 19

from 6:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m.

ALL UME volunteer

paperwork must be

completed before taking

the online orientation.

Select a date and call

the Extension Office for

registration information.

Thank you to all of the clubs who turned in all of their annual paperwork. We

appreciate your effort to accomplish this in a timely manner.

MARCH 4 – STATE LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON

Good luck to all of the Harford County participants! You’ve studied and practiced

and now get the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge in a competition. .

March-April

MARCH 4 – MEAL APPEAL Good luck to all the clubs that are participating and have fun while learning many skills to

help you in life’s adventure. If you don’t know what Meal Appeal is all about, stop by and

watch some demonstrations, maybe your club will want to participate next year (DCO

building at 4-H Camp starting at 9:30am).

MARCH 15 – HARFORD COUNTY 4-H HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

Any adult or older 4-H youth interested in promoting the 4-H Horse Project is

welcome to attend. All meetings start at 7:00pm and are held at the Extension

Office. Please call or email Kathy at 410-638-3255 or kporcell@umd.edu to let us

know you will be attending.

The next meeting is March 15 with the following schedule: April 11, May 10,

June 7, July 18, August 2, September 13, October 11 and November 8.

4-H YEARBOOK

Thank you to the 4-H clubs and members who have already turned in ads for the 4-H

Yearbook. We will be accepting ads until March 17.

MID MARCH-JULY 15—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY QUALITY ASSURANCE

TRAINING

The QA program must be completed using Firefox, Chrome or Safari web

browsers. The program is not supported by Internet Explorer. The program

contains two levels, a Junior-aged Level and an Intermediate/Senior-aged Level. The

program automatically directs members to the correct level based on their birthdate.

Site will be available for 2017 from mid-March through July 15. Members may

access the AH&QA program at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ahqa/.

MARYLAND 4-H

SHOOTING SPORTS

INSTRUCTOR

WORKSHOP

APRIL 21 -23

This training is to certify

adult 4-H volunteers to

become instructors to teach

in their respective counties or

camping programs and will

be held at the Thendara 4-H

Center in Hurlock, MD,

Dorchester Co.

Contact Brittany Hoffman at

301-314-7826 -

Bhoffma2@umd.edu

APRIL

is

THE MONTH

OF THE

MILITARY CHILD

MARCH 18 – HORSE BOWL CONTEST – UMD College Park

You’ve studied, had fun and worked together for one goal, to do your best at the

competition. Good luck to each of you!

MARCH 19 – WORK DAY AT 4-H CAMP (Sunday)

Come as a club or as an individual. All older youth and adults are welcome to help

prepare the camp grounds and cabins for a new season. Contact Darleen Binns for

more information at events@deercreekoverlook.com or 410-838-5464.

EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, APRIL 8

Egg Hunt 11:00a.m.-12:00noon

Come and join the fun! Invite a friend to come along! Enjoy your beautiful campgrounds and an Easter Egg Hunt.

The egg hunt will be done according to age groups.

This event is sponsored by the Harford County 4-H Clubs and the 4-H Ambassadors.

Each family – MUST bring a NEW stuffed animal or make a $10 donation to participate.

The gifts will be donated to a local pediatric center. Have breakfast at the Spring Breakfast Buffet – See Next Page.

What are your expectations of joining 4-H? This meeting is to

welcome you, help guide you to a better understanding of the 4-H

Youth Development program, how it works and how it can benefit

your family. This is your opportunity to be informed and have all

of your questions answered about club meetings, activities,

programs, community service, camps, fairs, etc. and about our

expectations.

NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATIONS –

MARCH 21, APRIL 11 or MAY 18 MARCH 26

4-H ACHIEVEMENT

BANQUET

2:00-5:00 p.m.

at 4-H Camp

Congratulations to everyone

that submitted a completed

4-H Record Book, was on a

bowl or judging team or was

an outstanding 4-H member

in 2016. Look for your

invitation in the mail!

SPRING BREAKFAST BUFFET – APRIL 8 Harford County 4-H Camp at the Rocks - Deer Creek Overlook

6 Cherry Hill Road, Street MD 21154

Saturday, April 8

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

$8.00 Ages 13plus

$5.00 Children Ages 5-12

Ages 4 & under Free

All proceeds

benefit the

Harford

County 4-H

Camp

For information

contact:

Darleen Binns

410-838-5464 or

events@deercree

koverlook.com

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MARCH 31 – HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Forest Lakes Elementary School.

The categories available to you are: Prepared Speech,

Extemporaneous Speech, Radio Spot and Interpretations, which are

divided by age groups - Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Juniors can

also do the 4-H Pledge and Clovers can do Show and Tell. Need

more information? Go to our county website and click on Public

Speaking Contest and check out the Public Speaking pages in this

newsletter. You must call the Extension Office to pre-register!

Join other 4-H’ers as they prepare to improve on a major life skill through

participation in the Harford County 4-H Public Speaking Contest.

AGE LIMIT

UP TO 5TH

GRADE

RSVP by

APRIL 3

410-638-3255

ldibasti@umd.edu

APRIL 28 - HARFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP

Harford County Farm Bureau, Inc. announces the availability of a scholarship(s) to help fund the education of a

candidate whose family are members of Harford County Farm Bureau. The candidate’s chosen curriculum must be

in an approved program in agriculture or in an agriculturally related field. A maximum of $1,000 is available for

each scholarship. All applications must be delivered or postmarked no later than April 28, 2017. For more

information or an application go to harfordfb@gmail.com or contact the Farm Bureau at 410-836-7773 or the

Extension Office.

Thank you to the many 4-H Volunteers that make a difference in the lives of so many Harford

County youth. Visit http://www.pointsoflight.org/ for more information on the Points of Light foundation.

APRIL 23 - 29 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

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Maryland 4-H Engineering Camp 2017 Friday, Apr. 21 - 6:30pm to Sunday, Apr. 23 – 12noon

The Maryland 4-H Engineering camp has been designed in a way to

promote the teamwork and critical thinking skills that employees need

in today’s job market. Each participant will have the opportunity to

explore engineering projects in-depth. The projects that will be featured

at the 2017 Maryland Engineering camp are: large tractor operation,

lawn tractor, environmental engineering, GPS/GIS mapping, and

welding. Finish the weekend off with a team engineering skills contest.

Event to be held at 4-H Camp at the Rocks, 8 Cherry Hill Rd, Street,

MD 21154.

Register at http://ter.ps/4hencamp17 or

https://extension.umd.edu/events/fri-2017-04-21-1830-maryland-4-h-

engineering-camp-2017

$135.00 for 4-H members if received

before April 1, 2017

$155.00 for Non 4-H members if

received before April 1, 2017

$170.00 for all registrations received

after April 1, 2017

$60.00 for all adult UME approved

volunteers

APRIL 25 - DOG AGILITY CLASSES Dog agility classes will begin on Monday, April 24 at Jill Blackburn's farm in Darlington. The fee is $25.00 again this year. For more information and to sign up email Jill at philjill@juno.com.

APRIL 14-15 MARYLAND SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL

The 2017 Maryland Sheep Breeders Association Sheep Shearing School will be held in Westminster,

MD on April 14 and 15, 2017 (Friday and Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Registration must

be made in advance, and accompanied by $100.00 per person fee. The registration deadline is April 1,

2017. In order to maintain an optimal instructor-pupil ratio, participation is limited to 15 people, so be

sure to register early. Download the registration form at

https://extension.umd.edu/events/fri-2017-04-14-0930-2017-maryland-sheep-breeders-association-shearing-school

APRIL 8 – THE 22ND ANNUAL MARYLAND 4-H FOUNDATION SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT

FUNDRAISER

This event supports the MD 4-H Shooting Sports Program through a Sporting Clays event.

Bring your shot gun and friends to help grow our 4-H Shooting Sports program. More details

to follow. Event takes place at Pintail Point, Queenstown MD. For additional information contact Brittany

Hoffman at 301-314-7826 or bhoffma2@umd.edu.

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2014 Maryland

Ennise Bloom

Joyce Browning

Gerry & Linda Bullis

Kristin Carven

Sharon Delgado

Donna, Amy &

Annabell Edwards

Lisa Fulco

Jennifer Harrington

Don Hoopes

Olivia Huber

Shannon Jacobs

Chrisa Jahnke

Theresa Lilienthal

Angelique Livezey

Bobbi Lowe

Master Gardeners

Sarah Ortt

Sarah Stauffer

Debra Warfield

The Junior Leaders

Exchange Program for

providing lunch

and any other

volunteers who helped

the instructors with

classes.

Thank You

4-H

Winter Workshop

Volunteers

APRIL 29 – 4-H STATE COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST at College Park

As part of the 2017 Maryland Day, we will highlight our 4-H Youth Development

Program by bringing county/city Public Speaking Champions to campus to

participate in our 2017 State 4-H Public Speaking Contest. Good luck to everyone

who qualified and will be participating.

APRIL 28 – HARFORD COUNTY 4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Harford County Farm Bureau announces the availability of a scholarship(s) to help

fund the education of a graduating high school senior who has been involved in the

4-H program for at least 2 years. The candidate’s chosen curriculum does not have

to be agriculturally related. The applications are available at the Harford County

Farm Bureau office or the Extension Office. All applications must be postmarked

no later than April 28, 2017. For more information or an application email

harfordfb@gmail.com or contact the Farm Bureau at 410-836-7773 or the

Extension Office.

MAY 1 – ALL HORSE & DOG I.D. CARDS AND

ANY ANIMAL LEASE AGREEMENTS ARE DUE

Throughout Maryland’s 1,250-acre campus, visitors can take tours, explore

exhibits, and attend demonstrations. The university is divided into six areas: Ag

Day Avenue, Arts Alley, Biz and Society Hill, Science and Tech Way, Sports and

Rec Row and Terp Town Center. Come find out why Maryland is increasingly

known as a center of innovation, creativity and social change.

D.C./Virginia/Maryland region. The campus opens its doors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(rain or shine) – offering more than 400 free events, free parking, free on-campus

transportation, and many food choices.

APRIL 29 – MARYLAND DAY/AG DAY

COLLEGE PARK from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us on campus on the last Saturday of April for our annual spring “open house.”

Maryland Day has become one of the most popular annual events in the Washington,

MAY 6 - HORSE JUDGING & HIPPOLOGY CONTEST

Want to be the judge? Learn what a judge is looking for in conformation and riding

classes and you do the placing. If you are interested in finding out more

information about this statewide event, please call the Extension Office.

MAY 4 - DOG OBEDIENCE, RALLY and SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES The Obedience, Rally and Showmanship classes will start on Thursday, May 4 at the 4-H camp and the fee is $25.00. For more information and to register contact Debbie Flock at debflock@aol.com. Dogs must have a current Rabies vaccination to participate in any of the classes.

MAY 1 – 4-H ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR THE FAIR

All 4-H project additions, deletions and a signed member enrollment form with

payment are due to the Extension Office by May 1, 2017 to be eligible for fair

participation. That does not mean to your leader but to OUR office. (All animal

projects must be listed on your enrollment form for each species in order to show

and to insure that you receive project deadlines and information). All projects

must be listed on your enrollment form (foods, horticulture, crafts, woodworking,

etc.) to be eligible to exhibit an item in that specific category.

4-H CLUB ACTIVITIES

other classes will begin at 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until June 24 at the same location.

JUNE 1

MD 4-H FOUNDATION

STATE SCHOLARSHIP

Go to

www.maryland4hfoundatio

n.com/programs/scholarshi

ps for an application and

more information.

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2017

4-H RESIDENTIAL

CAMP

Intermediate Camp

JUNE 25 – JUNE 30

Clover Day Camp

JULY 5 - 7

Junior Camp

JULY 9 - 13

Be sure to check out the

discounted early

registration deadlines for all

of the 4-H camps!!!

http://harford.umd.edu/4-HYouthDevelopment/4-

H%20Camp.cfm

FARM FAIR

JULY 24 - 29

HARFORD COUNTY

MAY 6 & 7 MARYLAND SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL

HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

This flagship event of the association represents a celebration of the incredible

creature that is the sheep. Our purpose is to showcase, and provide a marketplace

for, the amazing range of products, services, activities, skills and artistry that both

support and reflect the spectacular versatility and variety of what sheep have to

offer. For more information go to http://sheepandwool.org/.

4-H CAMP CRAFT

COORDINATOR

We are looking for

someone willing to help

with crafts during camp(s)

including craft selections

and ordering supplies.

Please call the Extension

Office for more details.

AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 4 -- THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR

JUNE 21-23 HARFORD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLINIC

MAY 20 – WILL’S FAIR

The 2017 Will’s Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Howard

County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland.

For links to each department and the entry forms go to:

https://extension.umd.edu/howard-county/4-h-youth-development/wills-fair

Entries are due no later than Friday, April 21 and can be mailed to: 4-H

Department, Carroll County–UME, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD

21157.

A skillathon provides youth with the opportunity to blend knowledge and skills

acquired in livestock judging, demonstrations, and care and exhibition of animals

into a single activity. A skillathon competition consists of a series of stations where

youth are tested on their knowledge and abilities related to livestock. Station topics

may include identification (breeds, parts, equipment, meat, wool, or feed);

evaluation/judging (fleeces, live animals, hay); a problem-solving activity; and a

written quiz. All of the stations in this contest will pertain to sheep and goats and

their products.

Register by April 28 at http://sheepandwool.org/2017-festival/registration-forms/.

For information about the skillathon and links to study resources, go to

http://www.sheepandgoat.com/programs/skillathon/skillathon.html.

MAY 7 – JUNIOR SHEEP & GOAT SKILLATHON

HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club’s Officer Installation Ceremony. (L to R) 2017 Officers are: Mackenzie Pelt, Historian, James Ortt, Treasurer, Paige Baldwin, Secretary, Samantha Fielder, Vice President and Sarah Ortt, President. Not shown: Madeleine Ortt, Reporter.

Blue Ribbon 4-H Club members presented demonstrations on their project topics: (L to R) Paige Baldwin, Dotalism, Christopher Ortt, Kitchen Safety, Samantha Fielder, Fantastic Fudge, Sarah Ortt, Cake Decorating.

4-H CLUB ACTIVITIES

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4-H WINTER WORKSHOP

“The Paws and Claws 4-H Club visited Forest Hill Heights assisted living residence in February. The club spent time talking with residents and sharing the animals they brought. 4-H members also distributed Valentine’s Day cards they made together.”

4-H Day in Annapolis with Governor Hogan

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4-H WINTER WORKSHOP

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Adult and Child Painting Event Sunday, May 7th

2 pm to 4 pm

The Harford County 4-H Camp and Deer Creek Overlook 6 Cherry Hill Road Street, MD 21154

Fun for the Whole Family!

Enjoy an afternoon of fun while learning how to paint this adorable owl! Each person will paint an 11x14

canvas. No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.

Tickets are $24.00 per person, if purchased through the following link:

http://www.spiritedsistersstudio.com/event/fundraiser-21

Tickets can be purchased for $23.00 through the camp office. Call 410-838-5464 or email

events@deercreekoverlook.com for tickets

Children must be 5 or older and accompanied by a paying adult. All attendees must purchase a ticket.

Food and drink will be available for sale All proceeds benefit the Harford County 4-H Camp and Deer Creek Overlook, which is a non-profit

organization.

ARCHERY UPDATE

PLAN ON COMPETING AT THE FAIR?

Make sure you have “Archery” listed on your enrollment form!

Look for new rules and requirements to be eligible for participation!

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AUGUST

2-HC HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

7-ONLINE UME VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

24-SEPT 4—MARYLAND STATE FAIR

JULY

5-7-CLOVER 4-H DAY CAMP

9-13-JUNIOR 4-H CAMP

18-HC HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

19-ONLINE UME VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

24-29-HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR

MAY

1-ALL DOG & HORSE I.D. CARDS & ANIMAL LEASE AGREEMENTS DUE

1-4-H ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

4-DOG OBEDIANCE, RALLY & SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES BEGIN

6-HORSE JUDGING & HIPPOLOGY CONTEST

6-7-MD SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL

7-JUNIOR SHEEP & GOAT SKILLATHON

10-HC HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

18-NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION

20-WILL’S FAIR

30-ONLINE UME VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

APRIL

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

8-EGG HUNT & SPRING BREAKFAST BUFFET

8-MD 4-H FOUNDATION SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

11-HC HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

11-NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION

14-15 MD SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL

17-ONLINE UME VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

21-23-MD 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP

21-23-MD 4-H ENGINEERING CAMP

23-29 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

25-DOG AGILITY CLASSES BEGIN

28-HC FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP DUE

28-HC 4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

29-MD DAY/AG DAY

29-4-H STATE COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST

MARCH

4-MEAL APPEAL

4-STATE LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON

6-VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION MEETING

14-FASHION REVUE PLANNING MEETING

15-HC HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

15-ONLINE UME VOLUNTEER TRAINING

17-YEARBOOK ADS DUE

18-HORSE BOWL CONTEST

19-WORK DAY AT 4-H CAMP

21-NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION

26-ACHIEVEMENT LUNCHEON

31-HC PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

JUNE

1-MD 4-H FOUNDATION STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

7-HC HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

15-ONLINE UME VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

21-23-HC 4-H HORSE CLINIC

25-30-INTERMEDIATE 4-H CAMP

4-H CALENDAR OF EVENTS

HARFORD

COUNTY 4-H

Maryland Cooperative Extension

P.O. Box 663

2335 Rocks Spring Road

Forest Hill, MD 21050

Phone: 410-638-3255

Fax: 410-638-3053

Web Site:

www.agnr.umd.edu/harford

Maryland State Web Site:

www.maryland4h.org

“Making the Best Better”

Cynthia L. Warner Cynthia L. Warner

Extension Educator, 4-H

cwarner1@umd.edu

Kathleen Porcella Kathleen Porcella 4-H Program Assistant

kporcell@umd.edu

Lynne DiBastiani

4-H Administrative Assistant

ldibasti@umd.edu

If you require special assistance to participate in any 4-H program, please contact the Extension Office two weeks prior to the event.

“The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate

against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin,

marital status, genetic information, political affiliation and gender identity or expression.”

University of Maryland Extension

POB 663

2335 Rock Spring Road

Forest Hill, MD 21050

www.harford.umd.edu