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JANUARY 2015

Hello 4-H Families,

We’re off and running in 2015!!

I’m looking forward to an excit-

ing year.

I hope that 2015 will be a healthy

and prosperous year for everyone.

I also hope that we will continue

to grow as a 4-H family working

together to make the best better.

There is an important change in

our 4-H council participation.

You and your families may be

asked to attend 4-H council meet-

ings or serve on a county wide

committee. Sharing the work and

responsibility of putting on events

is important for the health of our

program. Thank you in advance

for your assistance.

Until next time,

Dana Pournelle

4-H Youth Specialist

COUNTY 4-H COUNCILS

TO MEET

Moniteau County 4-H Council

6:30, January 8, California

Morgan County 4-H Council

6:00, January 14, Versailles

LAST DATE TO CHANGE OR

ADD PROJECTS

IS JANUARY 15, 2015.

The deadline for all project changes or

additions is January 15. Please keep this

in mind as your child plans his/her pro-

jects for the new 4-H year. Remember,

no additional projects can be added after

January 15.

IMPORTANT—CLUB IN

GOOD STANDING, NEW FOR

2015

Effective, January 1, 2015.

Both Morgan and Moniteau

County 4-H Councils now re-

quire 4-H clubs to be represent-

ed at the county 4-H council

meeting for at least three meet-

ings before July 15 in order for

its 4-H members to participate in

county and state

events this summer.

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture & Local Extension Councils Cooperating

Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all participants in Extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and

competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy shall not be interpreted

in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the armed forces of the United States of America.

TEEN CONFERENCE is a fun-

filled, two-day event for ages 11-

13, planned by your State 4-H

Council teens, to promote Belong-

ing, Independence, Generosity and

Mastery by:

Creating opportunities to make

300 new friends from across

Missouri,

Building leadership skills

through quality learning expe-

riences,

Connecting youth with older

peer

leaders on the State 4-H

Council,

Taking a look at the exciting

opportunities that await as a 4-H

teenager!

REGISTRATION will be availa-

ble through 4HOnline in the com-

ing weeks.

The office deadline to register is

January 15.

Volume XV, Issue 1

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4-H GLOBAL CAREERS

CONFERENCE

Metropolitan Community College

Business Technology Campus

MOVE ACROSS MISSOURI

4-H Move Across Missouri (MOVE) is

back for 2015! Enrollment for new and

re-enrollment for cur-

rent MOVErs begins

January 1, 2015. As

you know, MOVE

promotes physical ac-

tivity and encourages

youths to engage in a

broad range of activities such as walk-

ing, biking, running, swimming, dance,

taekwondo, gardening and more.

Using a paper tracking system, youth

and their families can “log” the number

of minutes they accumulate throughout

the year and during the competitive com-

ponent of the MOVE program from Feb-

ruary 1 – April 30. 4-Hers can enroll as

individuals and/or as part of a team. An

individual MOVEr may also be a part of

a team. A team can consist of a family

or members of a 4-H club or

group. MOVE awards will be provided.

To sign up visit -

http://www.4h.missouri.edu/programs/

move/

March 11-12, 2015

NATIONAL SCIENCE

OPPORTUNITY

FOR 6TH – 8TH GRADE

YOUTH

The Christopher Columbus Awards is a

national, community-based science, tech-

nology, engineering and math (STEM)

program for middle school youth. The

program challenges the youth to work in

teams of three to four, with an adult

coach, to identify a problem in their com-

munity and apply the scientific method to

create an innovative solution to that prob-

lem.

Eight finalist teams and their coaches will

receive an all-expense-paid trip to Walt

Disney World to attend the program's

National Championship Week and com-

pete for cash prizes as well as develop-

ment grants of $200 to further refine their

ideas. Two gold medal-winning teams

will receive $2,000 per team member as

well as a medal for each team member.

Visit the program website for complete

competition information, youth and coach

guides, details on past award-winning

projects, timelines and entry materials.

This opportunity is open to after-school

and community based organizations. The

website offers a suggested timeline and

the deadline for the youth project submis-

sion is by February 2, 2015.

Link to more information:

www.christophercolumbusawards.com/

News ‘n Notes provides 4-H and youth

information to families of Morgan and

Moniteau County.

Dana Pournelle

4-H Youth Specialist

MU Extension

100 E. Newton, 4th Fl.

Versailles, MO 65084

573-378-5358

pournelled@missouri.edu

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CLOVER KID CORNER

Each month we try

to provide an activity, infor-mation or other materials for leaders to share with Clover Kids.

Making Fabric Dirty What you need: Different types of fabric cut

into 12 inch squares Items that may stain: grass,

dirt, markers, paint, ketchup, oil, etc.

What you do: Let the children choose three

different fabric swatches to dirty.

Let them put different stains on the fabric. Make sure to mark on the fabric what the stain is. This will be important if you have washable and per-manent markers.

Are all fabrics as easy to get dirty as others?

Which were the most difficult to get grass stains on?

How about the marker? Which fabric would be good

for a football player? Why? Source: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/

Clover/models.htm

Sorry for being such a pest!!

Whew!! It looks like we may have made it through

our first encounter with the new enrollment system.

In order to make sure everyone that wanted to get

enrolled, got enrolled, I sent numerous emails and text messages to folks.

I understand that some thought I was being a nuisance and I’m sorry if I

came across that way. I was checking the 4-HOnline website daily to try

to keep track of who had and who hadn’t enrolled. I just didn’t want any-

one to slip through the cracks or to have to fork up the extra dollars to

cover the dues increase. For our volunteers, we had to check to make sure

they were enrolled on-line, had submitted a paper enrollment form to the

office, and had completed the required volunteer orientation. Unfortu-

nately, some people need a little more reminding than others.

(Sometimes I fall into that category.)

Thanks for being patient with me!

Dana

Please submit project leader

names by January 15th! Pro-

ject leaders need to be

screened volunteers, so please

make sure they complete the

project leader form and a pro-

file in 4-H Online.

HELP US BUILD NATIONAL

4-H HISTORY MAP

Your contribution is needed to

help us build the National 4-H

Map. Give us your county’s nota-

ble historical tidbits, photos, fac-

toids and features. It is preferred

that there be a tie to 4-H.

Visit the website http://goo.gl/

vGF9nt to input your county’s in-

formation. Any questions contact

Bob McNary at

mcnaryrl@missouri.edu.

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4-H Club Reports

TIPTON

The Tipton 4-H Club met Sunday, Novem-

ber 16. Pledges were led by November

Birthdays. Roll call was name something

that you were thankful for. Minutes and

treasurer report was presented. The club

received a thank you note from Tipton High

School for participating in Trunk or Treat.

In old business plans for a Christmas float

were discussed.

In new business it was decided to go Christ-

mas caroling and decorate cookies at the

next meeting. Ideas for activities during the

year were discussed. The new enrollment

process was explained and projects were

discussed.

Items were collected and a donation was

made for the Buddy Pack program. Also the

club thanked Leo Schollmeyer and JD and

Sandy Koechner for their help with the

hams projects.

LITTLE RASCALS

The Little Rascals met December 2 in the Sims room at the court-house. Annika Baumgartner and Andrew Schad led the pledg-es. Two new members joined the club and answered the roll call-What I have shared lately. Each member brought a toy to donate to the Kids Coalition and another to describe to the group how to play. Computer enrollment was discussed and dues collected. Club representatives were select-ed to county 4-H com-mittees. They were Mrs. Miller and Ezekiel and Mrs. Patton and Garrett. Members made three crafts- an ornament from juice can lids, a Christmas tree picture decorated with plastic lids and a bird feeder made by covering a pine cone with peanut butter and bird seed. A story was read. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be January 6, 2015.

Kountry Kids

December activities

No formal meeting was held this month due to

all the Holiday activities. After many nights of

planning and decorating, the finished float was

entered in the December 6th Stover Christmas

Parade. The theme was “How Sweet is the Sea-

son” so Santa’s Sweet Shop at the North Pole

was built, candy canes and suckers lined the

trailer and club members wore Elf and Reindeer

hats. Candy was thrown to the crowds of kids

gathered along the street. It was a great day! We

loved seeing folks cheer us on and enjoy our

float plus we took Grand Champion! What a

great reward for the club’s hard work.

After the parade and tear down of the float, club

members went to Jester’s for bowling and games

for our Christmas party. Bobbie handed out

snowmen ornaments she and Brody had made for

each club member. Those present set the date of

Thursday, December 11th to shop for Christmas

presents for our adopted family.

Club members and parents met at the Versailles

Wal-Mart on the 11th. The family we received

for adoption has two boys so the club members

decided what they should buy and the shopping

began. The kids always think about what is need-

ed such as coats, hats and gloves then they shop

for the fun stuff! Our club also purchased a $100

gift card to donate to the Morgan County Food

Pantry.

The gifts were wrapped and then delivered to the

MCR1 school on the 17th for delivery to the

children adopted. These activities all count as our

community service projects.

The next meeting of the Kountry Kids 4-H Club

will be Wednesday, January 21st, 2015. From

our flock to yours….Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year!

Above: Silver Spurs Members

Right: Radiant Rascals Members: Emma Huffman, Talisa Hibdon, Trace Murdock, Kannen Wilson, Krystin Thurman, Sarah Huffman, Reese Murdock, Lindsay Walls, Alyssa Walls, Christo-pher Walls and Raegann Murdock.

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Radiant Rascals

REPORT FORM TIPS-General

Each month, we will highlight a differ-

ent section of the e Missouri Recogni-

tion Form. To start with, let’s look at

some general tips for the whole form.

Make sure you have the most current

application form.

Check to make sure you have all

the required signatures.

Follow the directions of the appli-

cation.

Review the application and exam-

ples of applications on the Missouri

4-H website.

It is not intended to focus on the

total accumulation of all the years

of 4-H. Individuals are to empha-

size the past years experience with

specific reference to only three (3)

years.

Use a professional folder, be neat,

check grammar and spelling and

write active sentences. Ask your

English teacher to proof for you.

Always emphasize what you have

learned from each experience, and

how you can and are applying the

things you have learned.

The leadership, citizenship and

community service, and the resume

can include experiences in 4-H,

school, church and community. But

remember that this is a 4-H applica-

tion so make sure you include 4-H

experiences as well.

Throughout the application make

sure you capture your experiences

emphasizing what you have learned

in these areas and goals you have

accomplished. Using real stories is

a plus.

Throughout the application provide

examples on how the skills,

knowledge and lessons learned are

being applied in other areas.

SHOOTING SPORTS OPPORTUNITY

Cabin Fever Clays Shoot

Saturday, January 31 9:00

am

Sponsored by 4-H Shooting

Sports

The good folks at Prairie

Grove Shotgun Sports, Co-

lumbia are conducting a

fund-raiser Sporting Clays

shoot that will benefit the

Missouri 4-H state shotgun

program and state team.

This is an open shoot – open

to parents, youth, friends,

neighbors. 50 targets and

lunch for $35. Other

“games” will be offered

such as the Ritz Cracker

shoot, Long Shot, and 2 or 4

person flurries.

Prizes and awards offered

in several categories. Have

fun, enjoy good food, and

support the 4-H shooting

program. The brochure

with more details will soon

be up on the 4-H SS website.

The Radiant Rascals 4-H club met for their monthly meeting on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sims. Meeting was brought to order by President Alyssa Walls. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kole Viebrock and the 4-H pledge was led by Kannen Wilson. The 4-H song was led by Reagann Murdock. Roll call of mem-bers was done by Secretary Emma Huffman to the answer of “What surprise do you hope to get in your Christmas stock-ing?” 16 members were present. Trace Murdock gave the treasurer’s report. Old business that was discussed: December's community service project will be donating money to the Kids Coalition and shopping on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:30 pm. Encouraged members to pay club dues before Dec. 31st before fees increase. En-rollment website is ready, members need to register before end of 2014. Reminded members of the upcoming West Central Energizer on January 24th, preregister by Jan. 10th, and encouraged all members to attend. Told members about the Mor-gan County Fair T-shirt design con-test. Submit your ideas by January 1st. Members brought in canned food for the county wide 4-H food drive. Members decorated a box with the food in-side. Members picked up their trash bag orders. New business discussed. January's com-munity service project will be visiting the nursing with members pets. Date and time will be sent out in an email at a later date.

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FEBRUARY

2, 9, 23 … Moniteau County Office Hours

14...VALENTINE’S DAY

16...PRESIDENTS’ DAY...BATES OFFICE CLOSED

JANUARY 2015

2...Due Office: Final new year club enrollments and dues

5, 12, 26...Moniteau County Office Hours

8...Moniteau County 4-H Council Meeting

9...Due Office: Energizer registrations

14...Morgan County 4-H Council Meeting

15...Last day to change/add projects

19...MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., HOLIDAY...BATES

OFFICE CLOSED

22...4-H Club Officer Training, St. Martin’s School

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