MINNESOTA 4-H - Extension

MINNESOTA 4-H
CLOVER UPDATE
Northwest Region - Norman County
December, 2013
In This Issue:
Calendar........................................................................................................... 1
Cancellations of Volunteer Training / 4 H Cookie Baking Adventure ......... 2
4-H Curriculum ................................................................................................ 2
Norman County Fair Dates ............................................................................. 2
Volunteer Training / ....................................................................................... 2
Annual Northern MN 4H Project Bowl Invitational ....................................... 4
Updates from State 4-H Office ....................................................................... 5
Calendar of Events:
December
CONTACT US
Norman County
16 3rd Ave E Suite 107
Ada MN 56510
218-784-5550
Fax: 218-784-2473
Linda Houglum
4-H Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Holly Sirjord
Support Specialist
[email protected]
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December 25th – Office Closed / Merry Christmas
Looking Ahead ……..
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Northern Minnesota 4-H Project Bowl Invitational
M4-HAVA Conference / February 6th – 8th – Plymouth
Volunteer Training / Community Service Learning / February 10th / Moorhead
BLU / February 15th – 16th – Crookston
Norman County Fair Dates / June 25-28th
Website:
www.extension.umn.edu/county/norman
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Cancellation Notices …..
Norman County Fair Dates
4-H Volunteers, Youth and Supporters
The dates for the 2014 Norman County Fair have
been set. The fair will be Wednesday June 25thSaturday June 28th, 2014 (Four Days). Look
forward to hearing more about this exciting time
of the year for 4-Hers!
Due to the anticipated winter storm for the next
two days, the Norman and Clay County
Volunteer Training that was to be held Tuesday,
December 3rd at the Family Services Building in
Moorhead will be postponed until after the first of
the year. The topic is relevant for most clubs as
it is about retaining our older youth, so I hope
you will consider attending in 2014. Look for
upcoming announcements!
4-H Holiday Cookie Baking Adventure
We are also cancelling the 4-H Holiday Cookie
Baking Adventure that was scheduled
for Saturday, December 7th at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Hendrum, due to
scheduling conflicts and unforeseen
circumstances. It is too difficult to reschedule
during the busy holiday time. Please
look for opportunities for learning new things in
4-H after the first of the year.
4-H Curriculum
As you are exploring your projects for the year,
please don’t forget to check out the 4-H
Curriculum available for the projects! The
curriculum has many ideas and information
about the various project areas! There are fun,
learn-by-doing activities and information about
the project! Check out individual online project
sites at www.4-hcurriculum.org. Please check
with the Extension Office to see if we have copies
of the curriculum or one can order online at
www.4-Hmall.org. Another place to look for
project resources is at www.4-H.umn.edu. If you
have questions, please call the Extension Office
for more information.
Norman County Fall Volunteer
Training
January 14th
Topic: Using Technology to Improve the 4-H
Experience of Youth and Adults
Presented by: Rod Buchele, Kansas State
University; Molly Frendo, Michigan State
University; Mark Light, The Ohio State University;
Kari Robideau, University of Minnesota
Technology can be a great tool to support better
communication and learning with 4-H
participants. However, keeping up with the latest
trends and changes can be challenging and
overwhelming. This session will share some easy
ways that technology can help 4-H leaders be
better connected with youth participants. It will
also briefly explore ideas on integrating
technology into 4-H projects to enhance the life
skill development and 21
young people.
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st
century skills of
7 – 8:30 pm (light meal at 6:30 pm),
Mahnomen Service Center, Mahnomen
th
February 10
Topic: Community Service Learning
7 – 8:30 pm (light meal at 6:30 pm), Family
Service Center, Moorhead
Please call the Norman County
Extension Office for more information or to
register.
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Hats Off ……
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Sheila Capistran (Hegne Hustlers) – Fifteen Year
Certificate
Val Riepe (Woodland) – Fifteen Year Certificate
Annual 4-H Awards Banquet
I Dare YOU Awards were presented to:
The 62nd Annual 4-H Awards Banquet was held
Sunday, November 17th at the St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Ada. The evening’s activities began at
5:30 pm with the meal prepared by the Woodland
4-H Club, followed by the awards program. The
installation of the 2013-14 Norman County
Federation Officers was held. Many 4-Hers and
volunteer leaders were recognized during the
evening for their achievements during the year.
The Friend of 4-H Award for 2013 was awarded
to longtime leader and supporter, Sheila
Capistran of Ada. Sheila has been a 4-H
Volunteer leader for fifteen years and has served
on the Norman County Extension Committee.
Her children, Laural, Hoang and Phuc were active
in the Green Meadow 4-H Club until it disbanded
and then became active members in the Hegne
Hustlers 4-H Club. The family established the
Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship after the
death of Laural. Norman County 4-H appreciates
all the time and effort that Sheila has given over
the many years to the Norman County 4-H
Program!
4-H Business Appreciation Awards for 2013
were presented to the Perley Community Co-op
of Perley and McCollum’s Hardware in Ada.
The 2012-13 Norman County 4-H Ambassadors
and Federation Officers were recognized for
their contributions throughout the year.
The IXL 4-H Club was recognized as the 2013
Norman County 4-H Club of the Year and the
Riverside 4-H Club, Hegne Hustlers 4-H Club
and Marsh River 4-H Club were Honor Clubs.
Adult volunteer pins and certificates for years
of service were given to the following 4-H
Leaders:
Dan Blasey (IXL) – Fifteen Year Certificate
Adam Sip (IXL) Triston Erickson (IXL) and Mason
Kitchell (IXL). Monetary awards were given
through the Red River Valley Development
Association to the “I Dare You” Leadership
awardees.
4-H graduation pins and certificates were given
to:
Andrew Jossund (Riverside), Chelsea Nelson
(Hegne Hustlers), Jacob Chisholm (Woodland),
Janelle Kappes (Independent), Kaitlyn Dotson
(Marsh River), Michaela Jenson (Woodland) and
Brian Blasey (IXL).
The Minnesota 4-H Key Award pins were
awarded to Danika Quick (Hegne Hustlers) and
Adam Sip (IXL) for 2013.
Janelle Kappes (Independent), Heidi Purrington
(IXL), Laura Jossund (Riverside) and Daniel
Jossund (Riverside) were recognized for their
participation in the 2013 Minnesota 4-H State
Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational and
received 4-H Shooting Sports medallions and
pins. Laura also received a medal for placing 5th
in .22 field grade intermediate division at the
2013 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife
Invitational.
Recipients of 2013 4-H Record Scholarships
were recognized. Those receiving scholarships
were Mason Kitchell (IXL), Laura Jossund
(Riverside), Danika Quick (Hegne Hustlers),
Triston Erickson (IXL), Katie Petry (IXL), Adam Sip
(IXL) and Bailey Sip (IXL).
4-H Project Medal Award Recipients for 2012-13
include:
Global Connections – Laura Jossund
Clothing & Textile – Bailey Sip
Wood Science –Adam Sip, Emily Sip and Daniel
Jossund
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Creative/Visual Arts – Katie Petry, Alissa
Purrington Daniel Jossund, Greta Rockstad and
Elizabeth Birkemeyer
Photography – Leah Sip, Katie Petry and Emily
Sip
Food & Nutrition – Elizabeth Birkemeyer, Alissa
Purrington, Greta Rockstad and Katie Petry
Demonstration – Julia Nelson and Daniel Jossund
Horticulture – Emily Sip, Alissa Purrington, Heidi
Purrington, and Elizabeth Birkemeyer
Beef – Mason Kitchell, Triston Erickson and
Morgan Sip
Horse – Alissa Purrington, Katrina Quick and
Heidi Purrington
Poultry – Adam Sip, Emily Sip and Andy Sip
Rabbit –Bailey Sip, Danika Quick and Tyrel Quick
Swine – Leah Sip, David Visser, Shawn Visser,
Mason Kitchell, Tommy Roesch, Bobby Roesch
and Brittany Roesch
Personal Development – Laura Jossund
Communication Arts – Daniel Jossund
Plant Science – Triston Erickson, Adam Sip and
Daniel Jossund
Shooting Sports – Heidi Purrington
Citizenship – Catherine Nelson
Consumer Science – Laura Jossund
Sheep – Katie Petry
Self-Determined – Greta Rockstad
Performing Arts – Laura Jossund
Fashion Revue – Bailey Sip
Special thanks to Mercedes Lee & Hoang
Capistran, 4-H Alumni, for preparing a photo
slide show of the Norman County 4-H year’s
activities and to the Woodland 4-H Club for
preparing and helping with the meal.
3rd Annual Northern MN 4-H
Project Bowl Invitational
Mark your calendars. ….The 3rd Annual Northern
MN 4-H Project Bowl Invitational will
be held Saturday, February 1st at the University of
Minnesota Crookston. This new location should
accommodate the contest better, we had close to 30
teams last year and expect more this
year. Registration forms and more details will be
available this fall.
The Invitational has a Facebook page now for more
info as well:
https://www.facebook.com/northernmn4hprojectbowlin
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Message from
Dorothy
Dear 4-H Families/Volunteers:
Social and emotional skills are
an essential part of every young
person's learning and development, and
contribute to success in school, college and
careers. In fact, some research suggests that
skills like self-confidence, perseverance,
empathy, teamwork, critical thinking, initiative
and self-direction are better predictors of success
in life than standard academic measures.
We also know that families, schools and
communities are all important in helping to
strengthen social and emotional skills in
youth. Youth programs like 4-H play an
important role and are uniquely equipped to
support social and emotional learning. 4-H’s
learn-by-doing approach empowers youth to
direct their own learning and provides
opportunities to work with other youth on topics
they are passionate about. In addition, our
group process opportunities provide members
practice in engaging with others different
than themselves and thus enhance social and
emotional learning abilities.
Parents and adult volunteers can contribute to
the social and emotional learning of youth in
many ways. To learn more about what you can
do to support the social and emotional
learning of youth go to www.casel.org/socialand-emotional-learning/frequently-askedquestions.
Sincerely,
Dorothy M. Freeman
Associate Dean and State 4-H Director
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Share Your Ideas for How to
Make the World a Better Place
and Be Recognized for Your
Efforts!
The DuPont Challenge, North America's premier
science essay competition, encourages students
in grades 7 through 12 to delve deep into science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM),
express themselves with creativity and purpose,
and make the world a better place.
The DuPont Challenge asks students to consider
our most important challenges by researching
and writing a 700-1,000-word science essay in
one of these four categories:
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Together, we can feed the world.
Together, we can build a secure energy
future.
Together, we can protect people and the
environment.
Together, we can be innovative anywhere.
Essays must be between 700 to 1,000 words in
length, include a list of research sources and
must be submitted online by January 31, 2014.
For more information, including official rules,
entry form and details on awards, visit
http://thechallenge.dupont.com/.
MN 4-H Adult Volunteer
Association Conference
February 6-8, 2014 - Plymouth, MN
Volunteers and their families are invited to
attend the 29th Annual MN 4-H Adult Volunteer
Association (M4-HAVA) Conference at the Best
Western Plus Kelly Inn in Plymouth on February
6-8, 2014. One of the focus areas will be 4-H
Project Curriculum Training. Early Bird
registration must be received before January
1st to receive the discount rate for new or
renewing M4-HAVA members.
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Complete details including conference
registration and hotel reservation information is
available on the University of Minnesota
Extension webpage: www.4H.umn.edu/volunteer/m4-hava.
2014 Project Bowls
Project Bowls are just around the corner! It is that time of
year again when project bowl teams will begin practicing
for the Regional Contests in March. There are
opportunities for teams to form in dairy, dog, general
livestock, horse, poultry, rabbit and wildlife. Two team
contests are held - Junior (grades 3-8) and Senior (grades
4-12+). Check out the 4-H Project Bowl website at:
www.4-H.umn.edu/events/project-bowl/ for
rules, resources, and more information for the
2014 bowls. If you would like to coach, help
coach or participate on any of these teams,
please call your Extension Office. Regional Bowl
dates and locations are:
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March 15 – Bemidji
March 22 – Snow Date
April 5 – State Bowl, Foley
Cloverbud Grade Change
New in 2013 - Minnesota 4-H has taken a look at
the Cloverbud program and made some
adaptations. Beginning this fall, Cloverbuds will
be available for youth in grades K-2. Third
graders should be enrolling as 4-H members with
specific projects. As third graders are re-enrolling
in 4-HOnline the project area must be updated
with projects (like food and nutrition,
photography, beef, etc.) instead of the Cloverbud
project. You will also find a new Cloverbud
information sheet for parents, guardians and
mentors, which outlines the program options and
characteristics as well as the rules that apply in
competitive settings. If you have questions
about Cloverbuds please contact your county
Program Coordinator.
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Saturday with a Scientist
One Saturday a month at the University of
Minnesota’s Bell Museum of Natural History in
Minneapolis, engage in authentic science and
inquiry learning…and have a lot of fun while
doing so! December's topic is "Chemistry Makes
it Happen" (on December 14). For more
information, check out the "For Families" section
of the Bell Museum's webpage at:
www.bellmuseum.umn.edu.
Clovermart Holiday Sale!
There is a limited time offer for all 4-H clothing
items you might have
missed the opportunity to buy during the State
Fair! This sale will only last through
December 13th, 2013. Please visit the link
below to see all items available for purchase, to
download the order form and to receive more
information:
https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/4hcloverma
rtholidaysale/
BLU 2014 Registration Now
Open
The Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors invite all
youth in grades 6 on up to plan to attend a
Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU)
overnight leadership retreat near you! Come to
BLU to learn about leadership topics through
discussions and activities, and meet other youth
from your area! Five BLUs will be held this year in
the following locations:
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February 15-16 - Crookston
Additional details are available online
at: http://www.4-H.umn.edu/events/blu/. Contact
your local 4-H office for more information! Volunteer
chaperones will be needed - youth are not able to attend
unless they are chaperoned by a 4-H screened volunteer.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact your local 4H office for details.
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National Youth Summits
Opportunity
The National Youth Summit series is a national
opportunity for high school students, grades 9 12, to advance their skills, meet industry mentors,
and prepare for a career in science, technology or
healthy living. The first Summit on Geo-Spatial
Technologies was successful with 127 high
school students! Upcoming summit events
include:
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National Youth Summit on Healthy
Living: January 9 - 12, 2014
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National Youth Summit on Agri-Science:
January 16 - 20, 2014
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National Youth Summit on Robotics:
February 13 - 17, 2014
Link to more information at:
http://www.nationalyouthsummit.org/.

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