Kent Clover August 2017

69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-730-4000

FAX : 302-735-8130

http://extension.udel.edu/4h

August 2017

12- Fifer Orchard

Peach Festival

15- Leader’s

Meeting

15- Jr. Council

Meeting

15- 4-H Exchange

Meeting

18- Rate of Gain

Forms DUE

September 2017

4- Labor Day-

Office closed

11- Record Books

DUE

19- Achievement

Banquet Forms

DUE

19- Diamond Clover

Reports DUE

19- Leader’s

Meeting

19- 4-H Exchange

19- Jr. Council

19- State Horse

Advisory

23- 4-H Volunteer

Training

27- Window Display

& Litter Barrel

forms DUE

28– Kent County 4_h

Livestock Advisory

28– Links Meeting

30– DE State Fair Jr.

Board Applications DUE

Important Deadlines and Meeting Dates

Kent County 4-H Leaders Meeting Aug. 15th

First Meeting of the New Year for Kent County 4-H Leader’s is August 15th 7:00 pm (at

the Kent County Extension Office. Important information for all clubs—enrollment/re-

enrollment, Achievement Banquet, new forms and deadlines, updated calendar and much

more. Please plan to attend.

Kent County 4-H Leaders Meeting, 4-H Exchange Group, Jr Council—Sept 19th

Kent County 4-H Leader’s , 4-H Exchange and Jr. Council is September 19th 7:00 pm

(6:00 pm for Exchange) at the Kent County Extension Office.

4-H Project Books - Due September 11th

Just a reminder that 4-H Project Books for the 2016-17 4-H year are due in the County

Office by September 11th. We encourage 4-H members to take the time to complete pro-

ject records to detail your activities for the past 4-H year so that you can be recognized for

your hard work and achievements in 4-H. Late books can be submitted, late point deduc-

tion applied. Forms can be found on the County 4-H website. Please call the County 4-H

Office if you have any questions related to this activity!

Diamond Clover Award - Forms Due Sept 19th

Diamond Clover Award reporting forms will be due soon for the 2016-17 4-H year. These

report forms will be due from Kent County 4-H youth who submitted a Diamond Clover

Plan at the beginning of the 4-H year. These reports are due to the 4-H Office no later than

September 19th . Youth who are interested in submitting a plan for the next successive

level or other youth who are new to this program and are interested in submitting a plan

for Level 1 for the 2017-18 4-H year, should complete and file their new plan with the

County 4-H Office by December 1st. The Diamond Clover Award consists of six levels that

require a 4-H member to plan and accomplish a broad range of age appropriate tasks, ac-

quiring valuable life skills as they progress. It is designed to enable every 4-H member

willing to make the effort to be successful and recognized for their accomplishments. For

additional information about this awards program, please feel free to review this infor-

mation on the State 4-H website or feel free to contact the County 4-H Office.

Achievement Banquet - Forms Due Sept 19th

Leaders and Youth should have all forms filled out and turned into the 4-H Office by Sept

19th in preparation for the Kent County 4-H Achievement Banquet to be held on Sunday,

October 22nd. This includes the Swine and Goat Awards, as well as Club Information,

Non-Discrimination Status Statement, Charter Seal, Community Service Award, Michael

Everline Memorial Leadership Award, Outstanding 4-H Award, Public Presentation

Award, and the Pritchett Award. All forms can be found on the county website under Lead-

er Resources. This information will also be shared at the August Kent County 4-H Lead-

ers Meeting.

University of Delaware Cooperative Extension / Kent County 4-H welcomes and encourages participation of their pro-

grams, events, and workshops by all those who are interested. Reasonable efforts will be used to meet the accessibility

requests (both academic and physical). Please contact the office at (302) 730-4000 two weeks prior to event to request as-

Fifer Orchards Front Porch Demos

August 12th - Volunteers Needed

Peach Festival

September 9th - Kent County Kookers

Apples, Broccoli & Cabbage

October 14th - New Horizons

Pumpkins, Fall Squash & Cauliflower

November 11th—Pony Pals

Fifer’s Holiday Open House

To sign up please, contact Caroline Del Vecchio at 730-4000 or

cadv@udel.edu.

Join Junior Council

Jr. Council is a group of Kent County 4-H’ers aged 13-19. This group provides input

into the county 4-H program, plans and carries out county-wide activities for youth, and pro-

vides leadership opportunities. Jr. Council members are ambassadors of the 4-H program and

are positive role models for younger 4-H members.

Questions? Email Jenny Trunfio at jtrunfio@udel.edu

University of Delaware Cooperative Extension / Kent County 4-H welcomes and encourages participation of their pro-

grams, events, and workshops by all those who are interested. Reasonable efforts will be used to meet the accessibility

requests (both academic and physical). Please contact the office at (302) 730-4000 two weeks prior to event to request as-

sistance with any special needs you may have.

Fifer Orchards - 37th Annual Free Peach Ice Cream Day

August 12th from 10-4

Adult and Youth volunteers needed.

Time slots available are :

9:45 am -12 pm

11:45 am-2 pm

2 pm – 4 pm

Come out wearing your 4-H Swag and help support this

fantastic community event that benefits Kent County 4-H.

To volunteer for one or more time slots or for more information

contact Caroline Del Vecchio at cadv@udel.edu or 730-4000.

Kent County 4-H Leaders

Meetings As the new 4-H year begins, we are

working hard to improve communication

between the 4-H office and 4-H cubs.

Therefore, it’s very important that each

club has representation at every leaders

meeting. If the organizational club lead-

er is unable to attend a leader meeting,

please plan on a project leader or a par-

ent attending. All are invited to attend

the 4-H Leader Meetings. Please join us!

4-H Volunteer Training September 23, 2017 10:00 am—3:00 pm

At the Kent County Extension Office.

Lunch will be provided.

For more information and how to register see the flyer at the end of the newsletter.

4th H for Health Challenge

Calling all 4-H Club Leaders! Interested in making your club meetings

healthier, while having fun at the same time? The 4th H for Health Chal-

lenge is an easy program that is available for all clubs! The challenge helps

your 4-H’ers adopt club meeting practices that will help them be healthy

now, and in the future. With the 3 principles of Drink Right, Move More,

and Snack Smart, it’s easy to teach and reinforce healthy habits. For chal-

lenge information, contact Caroline Del Vecchio at cadv@udel.edu or 730-

4000.

The Kent County 4-H Links

are working to update their address list. If you are or know anyone who was a Kent

County 4-H Link could you please email address

information to jpmenard1@comcast.net

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Kent County Achievement Banquet

October 22, 2017 at the

Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall

Starting at 3:00 pm

Join us on Sunday, October 22nd at the Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall to celebrate the accom-

plishments that were made over the last 4-H year by our Kent County 4-H members. The Achieve-

ment Banquet is open to all 4-H members and their families. 4-H members will be presented with the

following awards : Swine and Goat Awards, Community Service, Public Presentation, Project Book

Pins, Record Book Ribbons, Team Judging Trophies, Diamond Clover Awards, Exploring 4-H, Out-

standing 4-H, Michael Everline Memorial Leadership Award, and Prudential Spirit Award. Detailed

information on all the awards is at the end of the this newsletter.

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2017 Window Display and Litter Barrel Contest—Registration DUE September 27th

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Delaware State Fair Results

Judging:

HORTICULTURE JUDGING

2 Hannah O'Hara Kent Blue

7 Hailey Cylinder Kent Red

POULTRY JUDGING

5 Leighton Webb Kent Blue

6 Elizabeth Pallman Kent Red

WOODWORKING JUDGING

1 Autumn Abbott Kent Blue

3 Mary Moller Kent Blue

4 Vanessa Gaines Kent Blue

7 Charlie Moller Kent Blue

8 Riley Taylor Kent Blue

9 Lily Allaband Kent Blue

CLOTHING & TEXTILES JUDGING

2 Autumn Abbott Kent Blue

3 Lena Berry Kent Blue

6 Rachel Taylor Kent Blue

7 Brenna Geidel Kent Blue

8 Bethany Knutsen Kent Blue

PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGING

1 Shannon O'Hara Kent Blue

4 Charlie Moller Kent Blue

6 Lena Berry Kent Blue

7 Christopher Wood Kent Blue

WILDLIFE JUDGING

2 Leslie Webb Kent Blue

4 Leighton Webb Kent Blue

5 Shannon O'Hara Kent Blue

8 Hailey Cylinder Kent Red

6 Hannah O'Hara Kent Blue

FOODS JUDGING

5 Maci Carter Kent Blue

6 Christopher Wood Kent Blue

9 Garrett Geidel Kent Blue

DAIRY JUDGING

1 Maci Carter Kent Blue

2 Bethany Knutsen Kent Blue

3 McKenna Vest Kent Blue

4 Spring Vasey Kent Blue

6 Leslie Webb Kent Blue

9 Garrett Geidel Kent Blue

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

1 Spring Vasey Kent Blue

2 Lake Vasey Kent Blue

3 Drew Harris Kent Blue

4 Rain Vasey Kent Blue

5 Aidan Garey Kent Blue

6 Mason Hay Kent Blue

7 Ava Gallo Kent Blue

HORSE JUDGING

1 Maddy Lester Kent Blue

4 Grant Kidner Kent Blue

6 Vanessa Gaines Kent Blue

Talent Show:

Age 8-12 Talent Acts

1 Eason Li New Castle

2 Carmen Blanchette Kent

3 Daisie Stevenson Kent

4 Brenna Geidel Kent

Age 13-19 Talent Acts

1 Jenna Anger Sussex

2 Abby Krams Sussex

3 Morgan Roberts Kent

4 Destiny Carmona Sussex

Group Talent Acts

1 Ashlyn & Brooke Elliott Sussex

2 Elizabeth & Torrin Pallmann Kent

3 Madison Johnson & Abby Hurley

& Kaitlyn Johnson Sussex

Public Speaking:

Beg 8-9 Evan Knutsen Kent 1st

Beg 10-11 Rain Vasey Kent 1st

Junior Olivia Gaines Kent 1st

Senior Leslie Webb Kent 2nd

CONSUMER BOWL

1st Harrington Sunshine Kent

2nd Peach Blossom Kent

3rd Country Clovers #2 Sussex

Avian Bowl

1st Clover Quest NCC

2nd Country Clovers Sussex

3rd Peach Blossom Kent

Archery Competition Junior Recurve

Logan Huey- K 2nd

Jackson Burritt- K 3rd

Emery Miller- K 4th

Intermediate Recurve

Leighton Webb- K 1st

Aiden Garey- K 2nd

Brenna Geidel- K 3rd

Landon Dulin- K 7th

Thomas Knight- K 9th

Senior Recurve

Garrett Geidel- K 4th

Hannah O'Hara- K 5th

Shannon O'Hara- K 8th

Jeremy Mahoney- K 9th

Travis Norman- K 10th

Junior Compound

Ethan Stafford- K 1st

Jackson Parson- K 2nd

Brooke Turner - K 7th

Mason Hay - Kent 8th

Loghan Slaughter- K 9th

Intermediate Compound

Carter Sylvester- K 3rd

Peyton Parson- K 5th

Leighton Webb- K 6th

Kylie Burritt- K 8th

Rain Vasey- K 9th

Landon Dulin- K 10th

Senior Compound

Abby Edwards- K 1st

Riley Taylor- K 3rd

Spring Vasey- K 6th

Joshua Menard- K 8th

Lake Vasey- K 9th

Timothy Nicholas Gardner- K 10th

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Delaware State Fair Results GENERAL DEMONSTRATIONS

Exploring 4-H Aidan Flaherty (K) Blue - Division Winner

Leadership/Citizenship Hannah O'Hara (K) Blue - Division Winner

Arts/Crafts/Visual Arts Madison Johnson (S) Blue- Division Winner

Autumn Abbott (K) Blue

Caitlin Dooling (NCC) Blue

Dakota Carmona Blue- Team Division Winner Team

and Diamond Carmona (S)

Other Delaney Westhoff (K) Blue-Division Winner

Ava Raughley (NCC) Blue

Jeff Gustin (S) Blue

Indoor Gardening Savannah Timney (NCC) Blue- Division Winner

Food Preparation Daisy Timney (NCC) Blue- Division Winner

PLANT, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS

Environmental Education Leslie Webb (K) Blue- Division Winner

Sophia & Edwin Noon (S) Blue- Team Division Winner Team

Wildlife Hailey Cylinder (K) Blue- Division Winner

Declan West (S) Blue

Shooting Sports Jeremy Maloney (K) Blue- Division Winner

Entomology Liam Aber (NCC) Blue- Division Winner

Automotive Mason Hay and Blue-Team Division Winner Team

Leighton Webb (K)

Computer Science Emma Sparpaglione (S) Blue- Division Winner

Outdoor Adventures Matthew Trunfio (NCC) Blue- Division Winner

Noah Gardner Bowler (K) Blue

Other - Science Lena Berry (K) Blue- Division Winner

Kaitlyn Johnson (S) Blue

Dog/Rabbit/Small Animal Brenna & Garrett Geidel (K) Blue- Team Division winner Team

Jenna Anger and Blue- Team

Paige Taylor (S)

Engineering and Tech Bailey Fletcher (S) Blue- Division Winner

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DEMONSTRATIONS

Table Setting Etiquette Lily Spedden and

Alyssa Thawley (S) Blue- Team Division Winner

Melanie Witte (NCC) Blue- Division Winner

Healthy Food Selection Addison Brode (K) Blue- Division winner

Home Environment Shannon O'Hara (K) Blue- Division Winner

Clothing/Textiles Victoria Fuller (NCC) Blue- Division Winner

Child Care/Babysitting Brielle Carter and

Maci Carter (K) Blue- Team Division Winner

Health/Safety Destiny Lee Carmona (S) Blue- Division Winner

Shawn Mitchell and

Bradley Tomeski (S) Blue - Team

Rachel Taylor and

Riley Taylor (K) Blue- Team Division Winner

Preforming/ Theater Arts Weston Williams (K) Blue- Division Winner

Recreational Sports James Blair and

homas Blair (S) Blue- Team

Gabriel Trunfino and

Patrick Trunfino (NCC) Blue- Team Division Winner

ANIMAL SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS

Horse Ethan Stafford (K) Blue- Division Winner

Dog/Rabbit/Small Animal Ainsley West (S) Blue- Division Winner

Rebecca Ann Kemp (K) Blue

Vet Science/Poultry Science Devon Allen (S) Blue- Division Winner

Austin Jewell and

Gerald Carroll (S) Blue- Team Division Winner

Sheep Elizabeth Handlin (NCC) Blue- Division Winner

Poultry Ryleigh Archer (S) Blue- Division Winner

Elizabeth Pallmann (K) Blue

Hallie Terry and

Alexia Carroll (S) Blue- Team Division Winner

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University of Delaware Cooperative Extension / Kent County 4-H welcomes and encourages participation of their pro-

grams, events, and workshops by all those who are interested. Reasonable efforts will be used to meet the accessibility

requests (both academic and physical). Please contact the office at (302) 730-4000 two weeks prior to event to request as-

sistance with any special needs you may have.

KENT CLOVER AUGUST 2017 PAGE 8

Looking ForwardSeptember

3– Re-enrollment opens for 4-H Online

4– Labor Day—Office Closed

11– Record/Project Books DUE

19– County Achievement Banquet Information DUE

19– Award Applications (Diamond Clover, Community Service) DUE

19—Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

19– Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

19– 4-H Exchange Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office

22– Club News DUE

23– 4-H Volunteer Training 10:00 am—3:00 pm Kent County Office

27– Window Display and Litter Barrel Entry Registration DUE

28– Links Meeting 7:00 pm Jean Callaway, Felton

28– Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

29-1—Shooting Sports Training New Jersey

30– Delaware State Fair Jr. Board Applications DUE

October

1-7—National 4-H Week

2– Window Displays and Litter Barrel Entries in place

4– National Science Day

8– Links 90th Anniversary Celebration 2:00-4:00 pm Federica Senior Center

4-15—Paper Clover Promotions Tractor Supply, Camden-Milford– Smyrna

14– 4-H Exchange Yard Sale 9:00-2:00 pm Kent County Office

14-15—Livestock Expo Delaware State Fairgrounds

17– Club Officer Training 7:00 pm Kent County Office

17—Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

17– Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

17– 4-H Exchange Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office

19– Club News Due

22—Achievement Banquet 3:00 pm Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall

29– Great Pumpkin Day 2:00 pm Kent County Extension Office

TBD—State Trail Ride Redden State Park

Delaware State Fair Jr. Board

Now Accepting Applications

Applications are being accepted through Sept. 30, 2017 for 6 two year appoint-

ments on the 12 member DSF Jr. Board. This opportunity is available to youth

age 16-21 (as of 10/31/17). There are usually two members selected from each

county. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours

before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Jr. Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal

skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of the Delaware State Fair. A brief interview to

take place mid-October may be required. An application can be obtained at the end of the newsletter

or from the Delaware State Fair Web site www.delawarestatefair.com or by calling the DSF office

at 302-398-3629. This link provides additional information: http://www.delawarestatefair.com/p/

Info/About-Us/204

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KENT CLOVER AUGUST 2017

Delaware Farm Bureau Rate of Gain Contest Forms Due

August 18th

All 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain Contest forms are due to the Kent County Extension of-

fice postmarked by August 18, 2017. Complete rules and entry forms are available on

the State 4-H Animal Science webpage.

https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/14080717/2017-Rate-of-

Gain.pdf

https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/01095512/2017-Rate-of-

Gain-Contest-entry-form.pdf

Scribbles from: Susan Garey, Extension Educator, Animal Science

Delaware 4-H’ers Compete at the 52nd Annual State 4-H Horse Show

The 52nd Annual State 4-H Show was held on Friday, July 28th at the Quillen Arena. 35 horses, ponies and

riders competed. Put on by 4-H volunteers on the State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, the show offers 4-H

members the opportunity to show and learn under the guidance of capable volunteers and judges while having

fun at the same time.

Champion and Reserve Champion Horse Show awards were sponsored by the Delaware Equine Council and

the Delaware Quarter Horse Association respectively and were presented to the following 4-H members:

Champion Western Horse Sydney Messick exhibiting Zip It Up Charlie -Kent County

Res Champ Western Horse Sydni Brown exhibiting A Country Porsche -Kent County

Champion Western Pony Alexis Skodinzski exhibiting Lex -Kent County

Res Champ Western Pony Dawson Mitchell exhibiting Fiesta –Kent County

Champion English Horse Ashley Bullock exhibiting Willie’e Lovely Lady - Kent County

Res Champ English Horse Kassidy Hearn exhibiting Hobby’s Honky Tonk -Kent County

Champion English Pony Lauren Williams exhibiting Steele N Cookies - Kent County

Res Champ English Pony Kenzie Ward exhibiting KW’s China Doll -Sussex County

Champion Walk Trot Stephanie Strachar exhibiting Confidential -Kent County

Res Champion Walk Trot Paige Taylor exhibiting Big Boy Bernie - Sussex County

The Betty Niblett Perpetual Trophy is presented to the 4-H member who acquires the most points in Show-

man-ship and Equitation/horsemanship classes. Betty was the President of the State 4-H Horse Advisory

Committee at the time of her death and helping kids with horse projects was a passion of hers. The winner of

the 2017 Betty Niblett Perpetual Trophy was Savannah Messick of the Peach Blossom 4-H Club in Kent

County.

University of Delaware Cooperative Extension / Kent County 4-H welcomes and encourages participation of their pro-

grams, events, and workshops by all those who are interested. Reasonable efforts will be used to meet the accessibility

requests (both academic and physical). Please contact the office at (302) 730-4000 two weeks prior to event to request as-

sistance with any special needs you may have.

All Delaware 4-H Leaders are invited to attend this statewide training which will be beneficial not just to a new 4-H volunteer but to any leader who may need a refresher of 4-H! All are welcome!!

DATE: Saturday, September 23, 2017 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Kent County Extension Office

Paradee Center, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover 19901

Lunch will be provided.

Please contact Tammy Schirmer to register by calling

856-2585 ext. 544 or email tammys@udel.edu

Topics:

It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, age or national origin.

NEW 4-H LEADER TRAINING

JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION (Due by September 30, 2017 - A typed application is preferable)

Name: ____________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ County: ________________ State: _____ Zip: __________

Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________

School: ______________________________________________ Grade: __________________

The information provided on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY YEAR(S)

What contributions can you make to The Delaware State Fair? (Please use additional paper

if necessary)

What experiences do you hope to gain from becoming a member of The Delaware State Fair

Junior Board?

List any Fair related participation, awards and/or honors:

List two (2) community/professional references including their name, relationship to you

(how you know them), telephone and email address:

Please fax to 302-398-5030, email to Rebekkah@thestatefair.net or mail to the following

address:

The Delaware State Fair

Attention: Rebekkah Angeles

PO Box 28

Harrington, DE 19952

4-H Achievement Banquet Awards

• Exploring 4-H Members who completed County Project Record – ALL 1st

year members who complete an Exploring 4-H Record Book are recognized witha framed certificate and medallion by directors of the Delaware 4-H Foundation.Top 4 first year boys and top 4 first year girls are recognized with trophies.

• State Judging Trophy Winners – Sponsors attend event to award trophies foreach of 10 judging contests to the top scorer from Kent County in each respectiveSTATE judging contest area that takes place at the Delaware State Fair.

• Team Judging Trophy Winners – Top 3 scores from the same 4-H club for eachof the 10 COUNTY judging contests receive a perpetual County Team JudgingTrophy to keep and display during the following 4-H year.

• Outstanding 4-H Boy Award – Top boy member is recognized for theircumulative 4-H participation record based on leader volunteer nominationssubmitted.

• Outstanding 4-H Girl Award – Top girl member is recognized for theircumulative 4-H participation record based on leader volunteer nominationssubmitted.

• Michael Everline Memorial Leadership Award – An award is presented to a 4-H youth based on their cumulative 4-H leadership work at the club, county, stateand national levels. This award is selected based on leader volunteer nominationssubmitted.

• National Congress Winners – Youth who complete a State Record Book by therequired date (normally month of May), and who are selected to attend National4-H Congress, are recognized by the State 4-H Program Leader with a 4-Hmedallion presented by Kent County 4-H.

• National Conference Delegates – Youth who complete a National 4-HConference Application by the required date (normally month of December) andwho are selected to attend National 4-H Conference are recognized by the State4-H Program Leader with a 4-H medallion presented by Kent County 4-H.

• National Science & Engineering Participants – Youth who participate andplace first in the Tractor, Small Compact Tractor and other National Science &Engineering Demonstration Contest areas are recognized by the State 4-HProgram Leader with a 4-H medallion presented by Kent County 4-H.

• Attendees of other National Events – Youth who are selected to attend anyother National 4-H event are recognized by the State 4-H Program Leader with a4-H medallion presented by Kent County 4-H.

• Betty Niblett Award – The overall winner from State 4-H Horse Show whoacquires the most points in showmanship and equitation is recognized as therecipient of this award. It is presented at the Kent County Achievement Banquetif the overall winner is a member of Kent County 4-H.

• Moore Family Goat Award – The Moore Family awards a market goat(s) toselected member(s) who submit a required essay by the required date (normallymonth of September).

• Double “K” Showpigs Swine Award – Kayla and Kristen Kemp award a markethog(s) to selected member(s) who submit a required essay by the required date(normally month of September).

• County Educator Awards – The 4-H County Educators recognize four 4-Hyouth with the County Educator “H” Awards based on outstanding attributes theydisplay in the County 4-H Program.

• Public Presentation Awards – Each member that submits required formindicating they completed 4 presentations during 4-H year is awarded a gift fromthe Kent County Order of Links. Presentations can include a countydemonstration, state demonstration, county public speaking contest, state publicspeaking contest, and presentations or reports to a 4-H or non-4-H group.

• Community Service Award – A certificate is presented by the Kent CountyOrder of Links and is given to any youth who submits a form detailing 25 or morehours for youth 11 and under (including Cloverbuds) and 50 hours or more foryouth 12 and up of community service preformed during the 4-H year.

• Prudential Spirit of Community Awards – Kent County 4-H will recognize thetop 4 High School and top 4 Middle High School youth based on their volunteercommunity service work completed during the past 4-H year. The top winner ineach age division is submitted to the state level contest. The two overall winnersare required to complete and submit the required application for this contest.

• David Pritchett Community Service Award – Up to two clubs are presentedwith this award based on their overall club efforts with volunteer communityservice projects. Clubs are required to submit a form detailing the volunteerservice work completed. This award is presented by the Pritchett Family inmemory of David Pritchett who was a former Kent County 4-H member.

• Brook Davis Memorial Scholarship Award – The Vasey Family, parents offormer 4-H member Brook Davis who was killed tragically in a car accident,

present a small monetary scholarship award to a 4-H member in their Senior high school year who has been active in one or more of the project areas of Foods or Clothing and Textiles that Brook Davis was active in while she was in 4-H.

• Horse Show Ad Sales – All members who sell horse show ads for the CountyHorse Show are recognized with a gift from the Leader’s Association.

• After School Presenters (Assistants) – Any youth who volunteer as AfterSchool Presenters are recognized by County Educator with gift.

• Day Camp Counselors – Any youth who serves as a counselor for a summer 4-HDay Camp is recognized by County Educator with gift.

• Outstanding Counselor – The overall top counselor from the summer 4-H DayCamp Program is recognized with a ½ camp scholarship and certificate.

• Diamond Clover Awards – This award is presented to 4-H youth who completeand fulfill the necessary requirements for each respective Diamond Clover level.There are 6 possible Diamond Clover Award levels that 4-H youth can receiverecognition. Youth are required to complete an Intent Form for each level at thebeginning of the 4-H year (normally month of October) and must also submit acompleted Diamond Clover Report at the end of the 4-H year (normally inSeptember). Award pins are presented to 4-H youth for each level completed.

• County Project Pins – All members who complete project books with anacceptable score receive project pins for each project book submitted

• County Window Display – The top 3 window displays completed by 4-H Clubsas well as an Honorable Mention winner are recognized by the Kent CountyOrder of 4-H Links with a monetary prize award.

• County Litter Barrel Contest – The top 3 litter barrels completed by 4-H Clubsas well as an Honorable Mention winner are recognized by the Kent County 4-HLeadership Association with a monetary prize award.

Application Form 20 ___

Kent County 4-H Order of Links

Criteria for Membership: Please contact the 4-H office for criteria information.

To be completed by applicant or sponsor and returned by the date indicated to:

LINKS University of Delaware

Kent County Cooperative Extension Office 69 Transportation Circle

Dover, DE 19901

Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: _____________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Years in 4-H: ______ Last Year of Membership: _______ Leadership: ____________

Give a brief summary of your participation in 4-H:

Reasons for wanting to join LINKS:

Michael Everline Memorial Leadership Award

A Leadership Award has been developed in memory of Michael Everline, a longstanding dedicated and devoted 4-H member and supporter. This will be an annual award to recognize a Kent County 4-H member for their leadership role in the Delaware 4-H program and in other outside groups and organizations. Several individuals who were fellow 4-H members and friends have developed this award to present in his memory.

Michael Everline was a very active member of the Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club. He always spoke highly of his 4-H activities, experiences and the training he received from 4-H. He was a competitor and a person who showed a great deal of creativity in anything he was involved with in his life. But, most importantly, he was a person who demonstrated outstanding and exceptional leadership skills in both 4-H and in other organizations outside of 4-H. He will always be remembered for his ability to develop, encourage and motivate any group he led. His leadership in the 4-H program will not be forgotten.

Please take the time to nominate a 4-H member who you feel has been an active leader in 4-H and other organizations and one who has demonstrated strong leadership skills in their daily life. Completed nomination forms should be returned to the 4-H Office by the required due date. If you have any questions regarding this award, please feel free to contact the office at 730-4000.

MICHAEL EVERLINE MEMORIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD 20 ___

NOMINEE’S NAME: ________________________________________ AGE: ___________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________ CITY: _______________________________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: ____________ PHONE; ______________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________ 4-H CLUB: _________________________________________________

Please describe the leadership experiences and activities of the 4-H member in the Delaware 4-H program at the following levels:

LOCAL / CLUB: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

COUNTY: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STATE: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list or describe any leadership experiences and activities of the 4-H member outside of the 4-H program. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please briefly state why you feel this 4-H member should be recognized for their leadership activities in Kent County. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOMINATED BY: ____________________________________________________________

OUTSTANDING 4-H AWARD

The Chestnut Grove 4-H Club sponsors the “Outstanding 4-H Awards” in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Hufnal and Miss Lisa Martin. These are annual awards given to outstanding Kent County 4-H members between the ages of 14 and 19. One boy recipient and one girl recipient will each receive an award. A 4-H leader must nominate 4-H’ers by writing a brief statement about the individual and his/her outstanding participation and leadership in 4-H during the past year. The final selection will be made by a committee consisting of judges, a member of Kent County 4-H Links, and the County 4-H Agent. The recipients will each receive a plaque.

Criteria for selection will be participation and leadership during the past year. The selection committee will base their decision upon the recommendations made by leaders as well as the participation and leadership sections in the 4-H’ers record book.

Share this information with your project and activity leaders. The recommendations do not have to come directly from the organizational leaders. Another leader could write the letter. Be sure the nominee is identified by name and club. Likewise, the leader should sign the letter with his/her title (i.e., organizational leader, project leader, etc.) and club name.

Letters of recommendation should be addressed to:

The Outstanding 4-H Award Committee C/O University of Delaware

Kent County Cooperative Extension 69 Transportation Circle

Dover, DE 19901

Your club may nominate more than one person. Hopefully, this will be an incentive for 4-H’ers to be active members and to fill out record books.

The Chestnut Grove Club thanks you for your time and assistance with this project.

If you have any questions, please call the office at 730-4000.

4-H Goat Award

Due to Wayne Moore by September 30th

Sponsor:

The Wayne Moore Family

Purpose:

This award will recognize a Kent County 4-H member for their work in the 4-H Goat

Project area during the past 4-H year.

Criteria:

Submission of an essay on the topic of “Why I Want to Show a Market Goat.” Note:

Essay can be handwritten or typed. Please make sure essay is legible. PLEASE DO NOT

PUT YOUR NAME ON THE ESSAY, but please enclose a 3 x 5 index card with your

name, age, address, and club.

Goat Essay must be postmarked and submitted by the 4-H member by

the required due date. Please forward your essay to the following address:

Wayne Moore Family

Attn: 4-H Goat Award

752 Equitation Lane

Felton, DE 19943

Additional Requirements for Recipient of Award:

o Youth must agree to show the goat awarded at the Kent County 4-HLivestock Show and the Delaware State Fair.

Please contact the 4-H Extension Office at 730-4000 or Wayne Moore at 284-8335 with

any questions you may have regarding this award.

Award winner must agree to monthly visits by Wayne Moore toensure goat is in acceptable show condition. Wayne will be availableto help with any feeding, clipping, showing or basic care questions.

4-H Swine Award

Due to 4-H Office by September 30th

Sponsor:

Double “K” Showpigs (Kayla and Kristen Kemp)

Purpose:

This award will recognize a Kent County 4-H member for their work in the 4-H Swine

Project area during the past 4-H year.

Award:

Selection of one (1) market barrow or gilt.

Requirements:

Submission of an essay (minimum of 200 words) on the topic of “Why I Want toShow a Market Hog.” Note: Typed essay is preferred; however essay can be

handwritten, but must be legible. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON

THE ESSAY, but please enclose a 3 x 5 index card with your name, age,

address, and club.

Swine essay must be postmarked and submitted by the 4-H member by the

required due date. Please forward your essay to the following address:

Kent County 4-H Office

Attn: 4-H Swine Award

69 Transportation Circle

Dover, DE 19901

Youth applying must have raised and exhibited a market hog for at least oneyear.

Additional Requirements for Recipient of Award:

o Youth must agree to show the swine awarded at the Delaware State Fair.

Please contact the 4-H Extension Office at 730-4000 or Kayla Kemp at 284-3215 or

email kenne37@aol.com with any questions you may have regarding this award.

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4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATION AWARD GIVEN BY KENT COUNTY 4-H LINKS

PURPOSE

To recognize 4-H’ers who give 4-H demonstrations, public speeches or action exhibits several times during a given club year and who thereby increase their proficiency in making presentations.

To share things learned in the 4-H program thereby promoting 4-H projects, 4-H demonstrations and the 4-H program.

REQUIREMENTS

The members must:

Give a demonstration, speech, or 4-H class at least four times during the club year. It does not have to be the same presentation each time.

4-H Presentations can be given at the following:

• 4-H County Demonstration Contest• 4-H Public Speaking Contest• 4-H Afterschool Class Presentation• 4-H Day Camp Class Presentation• Presentation to a non 4-H group (for example: service clubs, school classes or before the

public) related to one of your 4-H projects• Presentation to a club project group, regular club meeting, at a new 4-H club meeting or

state event.

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PUBLIC PRESENTATION AWARD 20 ___

Audience or Occasion Topic Date

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I have completed the requirements of the 4-H Public Presentation Award. I gave my demonstration at the places listed above, during this club year.

___________________________________ _______________ Signature of Member Date

___________________________________ ________________ Signature of Leader Date

SEAT RESERVATIONS 20 ___ Kent County 4-H Achievement Banquet

PLEASE LIST ALL WHO PLAN TO ATTEND. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OUR SEAT COUNT.

PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS PAID PRIOR TO THE BANQUET.

Please complete this form and submit with check by one week prior to Banquet

All Seats $3 per person Children 4 & under are FREE

Please make checks payable to: KENT COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION

Club Name _____________________________ Leader _______________________________

Name of individual or family name # of Seats at $3 each Children 4 & under FREE Total # of Seats

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(YOU MAY ATTACH A SEPARATE LIST)

Total # of seats at $3 _____ Total FREE Seats _____ Total $ DUE ___

For office use:

Total $ received _____ Check(s) _________________________________ Cash ________

Kent County 4-H Community Service Awards

Sponsored by the Kent County Order of the 4-H Links In an effort to recognize Kent County 4-H members for their volunteer service in the community, the Kent County Links will award certificates to all 4-H members who have completed their respective required hours of community service work. Youth who have met this level of community service work, should complete the fillable form to provide detailed information related to the member’s activities and total number of community service hours completed.

The form is due typically in mid-September, for the 4-H year that just completed, September 1-August 30.

Youth ages 11 and under (including Cloverbuds): 25 Hour Requirement Youth 12 and up: 50 Hour Requirement

How to Apply: Complete community service log which can be found on the Kent County 4-H Website

Deadline: Typically due in September of the each 4-H year

Awards are presented at the Kent County 4-H Achievement Banquet to 4-Hers who have participated in worthy community service events.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award In addition to the Kent County Links sponsored award, the Prudential Spirit of Community Award will also be presented to the top 4-Her(s) in both the middle level (grades 5-8) and high school level (grades 9-12). The community service log will be used to select these recipients; no additional submission, to be considered for this award, is required.

There are several factors to consider when judging applications:

Initiative: Did the applicant initiate the activity(s) or show exceptional leadership in an existing one?

Effort: How much time did the activity(s) require? Did the applicant overcome any significant obstacles?

Impact: Were many people affected by the activity(s), or were individuals impacted in a major way?

Personal growth: Did the applicant gain insights or skills from the activity? Did he/she demonstrate a sound understanding of the value of service?

service work. Youth should complete the fillable form (or type your activity/hours) who have met this level of community service work and provide detailed information related to the member’s activities and total number of community service hours completed. This log should include service projects from September 1 of previous year through August 31 of current year. Use additional pages as necessary.

Year: ________

Member’s Name: _________________________________ Age: ___________

Club Name: _____________________________________ Grade: __________

Date Location/Name of Non-Profit Organization

Activity # of Hours

Supervisor’s Signature

Total # of Hours ______

Leader Signature of Club: ______________________________________________________

Kent County 4-H Community Service Award In an effort to recognize Kent County 4-H members for their volunteer service in the community, the Kent County

Links will award certificates to all 4-H members who have completed their respective required hours of community

collections or drives to benefit local causes will not be accepted as service hours unless you are providing the leadership to organize it or going above and beyond.

Here are some scenarios: If 4-Her mows your elderly neighbor’s lawn, or carries in groceries or shovels their snow, it counts. If they are paid by the neighbor, it doesn’t. If they mow your lawn, it does not count as that is just part of being a family and they benefit financially from that arrangement.

If they are a musician, time spent playing a benefit performance for a charity would count (as well as time to prepare and commute). Regular practice time does not count.

If they attend a 4-H meeting, it does not count. It does count if they are leading the meeting (which benefits other 4-Hers), teaching / demonstrating, organizing trips, buying supplies for other 4-Hers, spending a week as an unpaid counselor at camp, etc. In the case of a counselor, count the waking hours when they were responsible for other campers. The planning time for an event that benefits others is also appropriate to count.

Athletes do not count practice, games, or paid refereeing. Coaching a younger student, setting up conditioning practice for the team, volunteering to work a tournament, etc. would count. Mentoring or teaching younger youth would count as community service. Attending a clinic does not qualify, teaching at a clinic does.

Leading a Bible study or mentoring younger students counts, as does setting up or tearing down for an activity. Performing in a church program is not considered community service. Preparing a meal for another family in crisis would count.

Volunteer babysitting to assist a family in need counts. Watching their own younger siblings does not. Training for first aid or CPR counts; but not if it is required for a paid job.

Helping at voter registration or a polling place counts; but helping a candidate or a cause does not count

Fundraising is not acceptable to count as community service hours. If you are raising funds for your club to provide community service at a later date, count the time/service when you actually execute that activity. For example, if your club raises funds and the funds are spent on making tray favors for the nursing home at the holidays, you would count that time it took to make the favors and related activities. If your club uses the funds to go to the Pennsylvania Farm Show, you would not count that. Exchange fundraisers are not considered community service. Time selling raffle tickets is not considered community service.

Members assisting a disadvantaged person with a chore (cleaning out their garage, gardening, repairing their home, etc.) counts, but helping a family member or any able-bodied person with a chore does not count.

Community Service or Volunteer Service Hours are the compilation of time your student spends doing things for other people. If it counts for a school credit/grade, you cannot also count it as time spent volunteering, since you’ve been compensated. If your kids are paid for it, directly or indirectly, it does not count. Just participating in an extracurricular activity does not count. There is a difference between service and donations. General donations,

Additional information if needed ....

Acceptable examples of Community Service: Coastal Cleanup or Adopt-A-Highway Litter Barrel and Window Display, Trim-A-Tree (be accurate with your reporting here) Making food /Assembling Care Packages Haunted Hallways – not donating candy but attending the event Assisting at 4-H events (Holiday Fun Day, Fav Foods, Fashion Revue, DSF, Hall of Fame, State Teen Conf., Basket Auction, etc) Making / Delivering Tray Favors; Making centerpieces for a non-profit Making Hats/Scarves; Filling Holiday Stockings; Filling Shoeboxes Collections, Drives if you are the leader/organizer (donations themselves are not community serv) Assisted and/or Handed out ribbons at a livestock or horse show Yard work for someone who is unable to do it for themselves Assist as a junior leader at the Livestock Overnighter or serve on the Livestock Advisory Committee and regularly attend planning meetings. Training for first aid or CPR counts Members assisting a disadvantaged person with a chore (cleaning out their garage, gardening, repairing their home, etc.); helping at a local mission Volunteer time at a 4-H display booth, not collecting funds, lead a craft, talk to passer-bys, provide demonstrations, educating public. Must be engaging. Standing at a table is not considered service. Vacation bible camp volunteering counts Ringing the Salvation Army Bell Volunteer time to the following approved service organizations; Ruritan, Elks, Moose, Delaware Farm Bureau, Delaware State Grange, 4-H Foundation (not local club), FFA Foundation (not local chapter), Delaware Food Bank, Relay for Life, Special Olympics or your local Firehouse. Volunteering at Fifer’s IF you are educating or presenting some type of display. Offering a petting zoo for a non-profit event/organization or providing a nativity scene Helping at voter registration counts or a polling place counts Officer at any level (club, jr council etc): 10 hours of service per year A committee member: time in meetings, time spent shopping; time at event (Great Pumpkin Day, Holiday Fun Day, Favorite Foods etc.) Younger Member Weekend or Day Camp Counselor: Time at the event and time planning are appropriate to count Junior Project Leaders: Time spent teaching other 4-Hers is appropriate to count

Some activities that have been submitted in the past, that do not count as community service • Hosting a foreign exchange student or family; or Interstate Exchange• Helping a family member or any able-bodied person with a chore does not count; for example cleaning

stalls/volunteering at a local farm or helping to haunt the local attraction is not community service…• Garage sales – although you may help someone if they are holding a garage sale and all the proceeds are

going to charity• Adopt a Family at the holidays or gift buying for the holidays… these are great donations but not service.• Teaching Health Rocks or Up for the Challenge or any other program where youth are compensated• Running/Walking in a 5K or any other type of donation is not considered community service• Hosting breakfasts or dinners for the purpose of fundraising as well as working snack stands and food

booths, with the exception of the approved service organizations listed below