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<strong>MINNESOTA</strong> 4-H<br />
CLOVER UPDATE<br />
BRAINERD REGIONAL OFFICE / CHISAGO COUNTY<br />
CONTACT US<br />
Chisago County <strong>Extension</strong><br />
38814 3 rd Ave.<br />
North Branch, MN 55056<br />
Cindy Johnson<br />
4-H Program Coordinator<br />
(651) 277-0150 (phone)<br />
(651) 277-0145 (fax)<br />
Renee Kostick<br />
4-H Regional Educator<br />
(218) 232-5174<br />
www.4-H.umn.edu<br />
www.extension.umn.edu/county<br />
/chisago<br />
In This Issue:<br />
Club Leader Mailing ........................................................................................ 2<br />
County Fair Mailing ......................................................................................... 2<br />
Dog Training .................................................................................................... 2<br />
LQA&E Training .............................................................................................. 2<br />
Shooting Sports Information ......................................................................... 2<br />
Horse Records Required ................................................................................ 2<br />
WSCA Show .................................................................................................... 2<br />
4-H Ride Nights ............................................................................................... 2<br />
Club Participation Wanted ............................................................................. 3<br />
East Central MN 4-H Summer Camp (Formerly PICCKMW) ........................ 3<br />
Demonstrations ............................................................................................... 3<br />
Performing Arts ............................................................................................... 3<br />
Clean-Up Night ................................................................................................ 3<br />
Animal Science Night .................................................................................. 3-4<br />
Volunteer Positions Open .............................................................................. 4<br />
Style Show ....................................................................................................... 4<br />
Fair Dates......................................................................................................... 4<br />
Learn More About What to Bring to the Fair ................................................. 4<br />
Signing Up for County Fair ............................................................................ 4<br />
Dorm Information ......................................................................................... 4-5<br />
Signing Up for 4-H County Fair Horse Show ................................................ 5<br />
Attention Club Leaders................................................................................... 5<br />
Cafeteria Work Schedule ............................................................................. 5-6<br />
Pulse Points .................................................................................................... 6<br />
4-H Youth, Families and Volunteers .............................................................. 6<br />
Dog Supersession .......................................................................................... 7<br />
2012 MN 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife ....................................................... 7<br />
LQA&E Policy .................................................................................................. 7<br />
State Fair Premium Book – Online in 2012 ................................................... 8<br />
State Fair Employment Opportunities ........................................................... 8<br />
Scholarship Opportunities ............................................................................. 8<br />
State Arts-In 2012 ............................................................................................ 8<br />
Animal Science Media State Fair Trip ........................................................... 8<br />
Catch the Dairy Showcase Fever ................................................................... 8<br />
4-H Poultry Prince & Princess Contest ......................................................... 8<br />
MN 4-H State Horse Show .............................................................................. 9<br />
MN 4-H State Dog Show ................................................................................. 9<br />
Upcoming Events ....................................................................................... 9-10<br />
JUNE 2012<br />
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Club Leader Mailing<br />
Mailings were sent out to Club Leaders for<br />
signing up for cafeteria, club exhibits, etc. If you<br />
did not receive this information there are links<br />
in this newsletter to the information.<br />
County Fair Mailing<br />
A mailing was sent out to all 4-H members with<br />
the County Fair information in it. If you did not<br />
receive this mailing the information and links<br />
are in this newsletter. We have several new<br />
members this year. If you do not understand<br />
the process or have questions feel free to call<br />
Cindy at the <strong>of</strong>fice at 651-277-0150 with your<br />
questions.<br />
Dog Training<br />
Dog training has begun for the year. Members<br />
meet each week on Tuesday with their dogs at<br />
6:30 at Checkerboard Park. Dues are $25 per<br />
child with a maximum <strong>of</strong> $35 per family. Dog<br />
training will continue throughout the summer.<br />
Livestock Quality Assurance &<br />
Ethics<br />
Remember, anyone bringing an animal to the<br />
fair with the exception <strong>of</strong> pets, horses and dogs<br />
is required to complete Livestock Quality<br />
Assurance & Ethics training every 3 years. This<br />
must be done before the fair registration is due.<br />
If you do not do this you will not be allowed to<br />
show an animal at the fair—county or state<br />
included.<br />
LQA&E Dates:<br />
Pine County Level I and II: June 5. Contact:<br />
Lorelei Finley1-800-657-3813 or<br />
swens451@umn.edu $5 fee for non-Pine<br />
County attendees<br />
Isanti County Level II: June 16, 1:00-4:00<br />
pm. Contact Amanda Swenson (763) 689-<br />
1810 or swen0291@umn.edu.<br />
Carlton County Level I and II: June 21 ,<br />
5:30pm. Call 1-218-384-3511 to register<br />
Mille Lacs County Level II: July 10 th . Call 1-<br />
888-680-8317 to register<br />
Mille Lacs County Level I: July 12 th . Call 1-<br />
888-680-8317 to register<br />
For additional listings across the state go to<br />
http://z.umn.edu/lqaetrainingdates.<br />
Shooting Sports Information<br />
This year’s shooting sports dates have been set.<br />
They are as follows:<br />
Trap: ($1.00 per round) Osceola Rod and<br />
Gun Club 6 to 8 pm: June 7, 14, Aug 2, 9, 16,<br />
23, 30<br />
Gravel Pit: from 6-8:00 pm: July 24, 31,<br />
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28<br />
Questions? Call Mark Waletzko at (651)583-<br />
2508. These dates can also be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagoshoot.<br />
Horse Records Required<br />
Don’t forget that records for the horse project<br />
are mandatory. They must be turned in on<br />
Thursday at the County Fair.<br />
4-H Horse Fundraiser WSCA<br />
Show<br />
The WSCA Show will be held Saturday, June 9 th<br />
at the Chisago County Fairgrounds.<br />
4-H Ride Nights<br />
4-H Ride Nights will be held Thursdays in June<br />
at the Chisago County Fairgrounds.
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Club Participation Wanted<br />
The Chisago City Farmer’s Market is looking for<br />
clubs to participate. They would like clubs to<br />
advertise 4-H and look for new members. What<br />
a great way to reach people in the community!<br />
They will have a Farmer’s Market every Friday<br />
from 2 pm to 6 pm from June 15 th to October 5 th<br />
in Moberg Park. If your club would like to<br />
participate in one or more weeks please contact<br />
Cindy at 651-277-0150.<br />
East Central MN 4-H Summer<br />
Camp (Formerly PICCKMW)<br />
Have your child experience new adventures at<br />
summer camp! All youth completing grades<br />
fourth through eighth are invited to attend<br />
camp sponsored by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
<strong>Extension</strong> 4-H program. Camp will be held June<br />
18-20 in the beautiful St. Croix State Park at the<br />
Norway Point group camp grounds (located east<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hinckley).<br />
Youth will have a great time during outdoor fun,<br />
crafts, swimming, campfire, games and much<br />
more. Campers sleep in cabins with trained teen<br />
counselors supported by screened adults and<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Staff.<br />
The price <strong>of</strong> camp is $85/child. First time<br />
campers receive 1/2 <strong>of</strong> their fee back after<br />
camp and repeat campers receive 1/4 or their<br />
fee back. You may come to the <strong>of</strong>fice and fill<br />
out a request for county funds form to receive<br />
this. Simply come into the <strong>of</strong>fice and we will<br />
give you the form. Or get it online at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/chisagorefundform. All<br />
campers receive a photo memory CD filled with<br />
pictures from camp, which is included in the<br />
price <strong>of</strong> camp. Families can also select to send<br />
their child to camp by bus for a small additional<br />
fee. For more information or to receive the<br />
registration materials go to<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012summercamp or register<br />
on-line at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/eastcentralcamp2012.<br />
Demonstrations<br />
You have two opportunities to give a<br />
demonstration at the fair. New dates have been<br />
set so please read carefully. On Wednesday, July<br />
11 th you may give a demonstration at the<br />
County Fair between 2 and 7 pm. You will be<br />
judged by the Performing Arts judge. Call the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice and set up a time by June 22 nd . On<br />
Saturday, July 14 th at the fair you may also give<br />
a demonstration. You can sign up for a time<br />
between 2 and 7 pm on a sign up list at the<br />
county fair.<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Please call and register for a time to give your<br />
performance for the Performing Arts judge on<br />
Wednesday, July 11. You may perform between<br />
2 and 7 pm. Call the <strong>of</strong>fice and set up a time by<br />
June 22 nd .<br />
Clean-Up Night<br />
Clean-up night at the Chisago County<br />
fairgrounds will be held on June 25 beginning at<br />
6:00 pm. Panola Rockets, Independents,<br />
Almelund All Stars, Northern Lights, Excelsior,<br />
Heightseekers, and Club <strong>of</strong> the Dalles will be<br />
helping with clean-up and set-up. 4-H Building<br />
superintendents will also be expected to be<br />
there to set up your project area. On Monday,<br />
July 16, North Stars and Golden Gophers will<br />
be helping with the clean-up after the fair.<br />
Animal Science Night<br />
Animal Science Night will be held on June 28 th at<br />
the Chisago County fairgrounds. A free supper<br />
will begin at 6:00 pm. Livestock members will<br />
then help to set-up the rabbit/poultry building,<br />
the dairy/beef building, the horse barn, the<br />
swine/sheep barn and the goat/llama barn.<br />
Important information will be given about the<br />
auction. This is also a good time for new
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members and livestock exhibitors to find out<br />
what they need for the fair, what to expect, etc.<br />
Please mark your calendars now for this fun<br />
and important event. All livestock and horse<br />
members are expected to attend.<br />
Volunteer Positions Open<br />
I absolutely need some people to volunteer for<br />
these positions. Fair positions can be divided<br />
among several people so you just need to take a<br />
shift. Please call the <strong>of</strong>fice at 651-277-0150.<br />
Someone to be in charge <strong>of</strong> the Shop and<br />
Aerospace area at the fair<br />
Someone to be in charge <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Poster/Animal Science area at the fair.<br />
People to be judges assistants and help<br />
display the projects at the fair.<br />
People to be on the fundraising committee<br />
Someone to be in charge <strong>of</strong> the sound<br />
system at the fair. This requires that you<br />
be at all events that use the speakers…all<br />
animal shows, style show, showmanship<br />
round up, etc Can be youth or adult<br />
Style Show<br />
The style show for judging will take place on<br />
July 2 at 3:00 pm. It will be held at the Senior<br />
Center in North Branch. Please mark this<br />
important date on your calendar. And start<br />
looking for that purchased garment or begin<br />
sewing. The date will come up fast once school<br />
is out. The rules can be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/chisagostyleshowrule.<br />
The registration information can be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/chisagostyleshow2012.<br />
Fair Dates<br />
The 2012 Chisago County Fair dates have been<br />
set. The fair will be held July 11 th through the<br />
15 th . The Carcass Show will be held July 17 and<br />
the Dog Show will be July 21.<br />
Learn More about What to<br />
Bring to the Fair<br />
We have put together an exhibit guide that tells<br />
you all about the fair, what to bring, and<br />
answers to commonly asked questions. It can be<br />
found at http://z.umn.edu/chisag<strong>of</strong>airguide.<br />
Signing Up For County Fair<br />
The premium book is broken up into several<br />
divisions to help with downloading. The<br />
Premium Book is at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagolivestockprem<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagogeneralprem<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagoclubprem<br />
There have been some changes in the schedule<br />
this year so be sure to check out<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisag<strong>of</strong>airschedule<br />
If your computer is taking too long to download<br />
the information you may come to the <strong>of</strong>fice for<br />
a hard copy.<br />
Use the premium book to fill out the<br />
registration form to tell us what you are<br />
bringing to the fair. The registration form can<br />
be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisag<strong>of</strong>airregform. This<br />
is due by June 22 nd . If you are bringing animals<br />
you must also fill out the livestock code <strong>of</strong><br />
ethics at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagolivestockcode<br />
Independents and club leaders also need to fill<br />
out the cafeteria work schedules found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagocafesignup<br />
Dorm Information<br />
The County Fair has a dorm to stay in. It is<br />
available to all 4-H members and is chaperoned<br />
by adult leaders. We also have some youth
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grades 10-12 who are dorm counselors. If you<br />
would like to sign up to be a counselor please<br />
let Cindy know at 651-277-0150. If you are a<br />
youth counselor, you stay in the dorm for free<br />
and also help with meal serving, helping<br />
homesick members, cleaning etc. Find out more<br />
information about the dorm at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagodormlodging.<br />
Signing Up For 4-H County Fair<br />
Horse Show<br />
To sign up for horse for the County Fair you<br />
need to sign up for the horse items listed in the<br />
premium book and put them on the fair<br />
registration form. The premium book can be<br />
found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagolivestockprem.<br />
Fill out the County Fair Registration form at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisag<strong>of</strong>airregform and<br />
sign up for each horse class you are entering on<br />
the Horse Project County Fair Entry Form<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagohorseentry. You<br />
will also need to fill out a livestock code <strong>of</strong><br />
ethics form.<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagolivestockcode.<br />
Please read this carefully as it explains what you<br />
are agreeing to, if you bring any animal to the<br />
fair. If you are camping you will need to fill out<br />
the camper form at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagocamperform.<br />
The camping rules can be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagocampingrules.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> these forms are due at the extension<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice on June 22 nd .<br />
Attention Club Leaders<br />
Be sure and sign up your club to do a banner,<br />
western project, container garden, scrapbook,<br />
or secretary’s book at the fair. The premium<br />
codes can be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagoclubprem.<br />
The form to sign up can be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagoclubentry. Also<br />
be sure to sign up your club for cafeteria duty.<br />
It is everyone’s responsibility to work a shift at<br />
the fair. Forms can be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagocafesignup.<br />
These forms are all due on June 22 nd .<br />
Cafeteria Work Schedule<br />
Since we will have two food stands this year<br />
(The old Eagles Building and the food trailer) I<br />
had no choice but to add and re-arrange shifts<br />
so that we could be open until 10. The number<br />
<strong>of</strong> shifts you have is determined by the size <strong>of</strong><br />
your club. There are some changes in the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> times you work because the sizes <strong>of</strong><br />
clubs have changed. Remember, everyone<br />
should be serving 2 hours in the cafeteria and it<br />
is mandatory for those going to the State Fair,<br />
State Shoot, State Dog, and State Horse. Records<br />
will be kept. It is as follows:<br />
Wednesday, July 13<br />
One adult or teen 16 years <strong>of</strong> age or older is needed<br />
from each club listed:<br />
3-5 pm – Golden Gophers, Excelsior,<br />
Rushseba Explorers, Northern Lights, Flying<br />
Eagles<br />
4-6 pm – Almelund All Stars, Club <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Dalles, Panola Rockets<br />
6-8 pm – North Branch Chargers, Height<br />
Seekers, North Star<br />
Thursday, July 14:<br />
10 am to 2 pm – Excelsior, Independent<br />
Members, Heightseekers<br />
2-6 pm – Golden Gophers, Panola Rockets<br />
6-10 pm – Almelund All Stars, Club <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Dalles<br />
Friday, July 15:<br />
9 am to 1 pm – North Star, Almelund All<br />
Stars<br />
1-5 pm – Height Seekers, Northern Lights,<br />
Flying Eagles
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4-8 pm – Northern Lights, Excelsior<br />
6-10 pm – Independent Members, Panola<br />
Rockets, Excelsior<br />
Saturday, July 16:<br />
9 am to 1 pm – Independent Members,<br />
North Stars<br />
1-5 pm – North Star, Northern Lights<br />
4-8 pm – Height Seekers, Panola Rockets,<br />
Almelund All Stars<br />
6-10 pm – Club <strong>of</strong> the Dalles, Golden<br />
Gophers, North Star<br />
Sunday, July 17<br />
10 a.m. to 1pm – Almelund All Stars,<br />
Northern Lights<br />
12 noon. to 4 pm – Golden Gophers,<br />
Independent Members, Excelsior<br />
Independents need to send in a cafeteria<br />
schedule telling us when they will work. Please<br />
pick from the independent times above. The<br />
form can be found at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/2012chisagocafesignup<br />
Pulse Points<br />
Take a moment and take your<br />
club’s “pulse”. Each month we<br />
will have a monthly tip for your club, activity, or<br />
learning opportunity. It will be a way to see if<br />
your group is practicing great youth<br />
development. Talk about these “Pulse Points”<br />
with your group and see where you excel and<br />
where you can improve.<br />
June “Pulse Point”<br />
The area where you meet is free <strong>of</strong> health and<br />
safety hazards. It is clean and there is adequate<br />
lighting and ventilation. It is normally a<br />
comfortable temperature.<br />
Talking Point: What can you do to improve the<br />
environment at your meetings? (Safe<br />
Environment)<br />
Dear 4-H Youth, Families<br />
and Volunteers:<br />
Summer is here and with summer,<br />
comes an opportunity for communities<br />
around the state to attend their county fairs and<br />
see the learning and accomplishments that 4-<br />
H'ers have achieved this year! In the 4-H youth<br />
development program, 4-H'ers explore subjects<br />
they are passionate about – including watershed<br />
science, robotics, agriculture, wildlife biology,<br />
performing arts and photography. Through<br />
hands-on learning, 4-H'ers achieve skills that<br />
will support their success throughout their lives.<br />
I hope you encourage your neighbors who may<br />
not know about 4-H, to go to their county fair<br />
and see how 4-H youth are making a difference<br />
in their community, whether through their<br />
learning or their community service<br />
contributions.<br />
4-H continues to explore new ways to enhance<br />
our support <strong>of</strong> 4-H youth and families to<br />
improve their experiences. Last year, we piloted<br />
a text messaging system at the State Fair to<br />
broadcast event reminders, schedule updates,<br />
mealtimes, and other administrative<br />
announcements that youth and families could<br />
receive on cell phones.<br />
This system was well received. Over the past<br />
year, we have used and tested it at other 4-H<br />
events and made improvements based on<br />
feedback. 4-H youth and families participating<br />
at State Fair this year will again have the option<br />
to receive these text message announcements<br />
on their cell phones. Watch for more<br />
information about how to sign up throughout<br />
the summer in the 4-H Clover Update (or ask<br />
your local program coordinator for more<br />
details).<br />
I look forward to another great summer <strong>of</strong><br />
learning and achievement from our 4-H<br />
members, families, volunteers and staff, and<br />
hope to see you at the fair!<br />
Dorothy McCargo Freeman<br />
State 4-H Program Leader
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Dog Supersession<br />
4-H dog owners bring their dogs to this training<br />
and there are workshops for youth age third<br />
grade and older, their families, trainers,<br />
potential trainers, youth and adult leaders.<br />
Participants can select from three areas: Agility,<br />
Obedience and Showmanship and will learn tips<br />
and techniques for showing their dog, how to<br />
handle problems, how to groom a dog properly<br />
and much more. 2012 4-H Dog Supersession<br />
will be June 23-24, 2012 at the Scott County<br />
fairgrounds, Jordan, MN. More details can be<br />
found at http://z.umn.edu/dogsupersession.<br />
2012 MN 4-H Shooting Sports<br />
& Wildlife<br />
Reminder: There was a rule change announced<br />
in 2011 for the State Shooting Sports & Wildlife<br />
Invitational. Please ensure that all coaches and<br />
youth are aware <strong>of</strong> this change.<br />
Members must complete 15 hours <strong>of</strong> online<br />
training per discipline with 8 hours <strong>of</strong> annual<br />
updates, and 8 annual hours <strong>of</strong> wildlife<br />
education to participate at the MN 4-H State<br />
Shooting Sports & Wildlife event in September.<br />
Training MUST be conducted by 4-H certified<br />
coaches, certified in the discipline(s) they are<br />
instructing.<br />
(This change is an increase in hours – from 5 to<br />
8 hours <strong>of</strong> annual updates. This means that if a<br />
youth spent 15 hours <strong>of</strong> training their first year<br />
in a discipline, they must now have 8 hours <strong>of</strong><br />
training in that discipline each additional year.)<br />
2012 MN 4-H Shooting Sports<br />
& Wildlife Invitational<br />
The 2012 MN 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife<br />
Invitational will be held in Martin County<br />
(Fairmont) on September 7-9. 4-H members<br />
who are involved in their county 4-H Shooting<br />
Sports and Wildlife programs will participate in<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> events such as BB Gun, Archery, Air<br />
Rifle, Air Pistol, Trap, .22 Rifle, Black Powder<br />
and Wildlife events. In order to participate,<br />
members must work with a certified 4-H<br />
instructor and complete 15 hours <strong>of</strong> training in<br />
a discipline and 8 hours <strong>of</strong> wildlife education.<br />
The state 4-H Shooting Sports Wildlife<br />
Invitational is a great way to demonstrate the<br />
skills learned in a safe environment. Come to<br />
the Martin County Fairgrounds and Fairmont<br />
Trap Club in Martin County (located on<br />
Interstate 90 – Fairmont exit) on September 7-9<br />
to see the 4-H members in action. To learn more<br />
about the 4-H Shooting Sports Wildlife Program,<br />
or to see the rules and registration information,<br />
contact your <strong>Extension</strong> Office or visit the<br />
website at http://z.umn.edu/stshoot.<br />
Registrations will be due to your County<br />
<strong>Extension</strong> Office on July 18 th .<br />
LQA&E Policy<br />
All youth participating as a State Fair livestock<br />
exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry,<br />
rabbits, meat and dairy goats, and lama must<br />
have completed a Livestock Quality Assurance<br />
and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for<br />
three fair seasons. The level <strong>of</strong> training required<br />
is determined by the grade <strong>of</strong> the youth at the<br />
time the training takes place.<br />
Note: Since 2006, pre-State Fair age 4-H’ers are<br />
recommended to be certified. Some counties do,<br />
however, require certification <strong>of</strong> pre-State Fair<br />
age 4-H’ers for participation at the county fair.<br />
It should be recognized that county policies<br />
may be stricter than this state policy.<br />
Please contact your local extension <strong>of</strong>fice or<br />
visit: http://z.umn.edu/statelqae for training<br />
near you.
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State Fair Premium Book –<br />
Online in 2012!<br />
The <strong>Minnesota</strong> State Fair 4-H Premium Book will<br />
only be available online! You can access it at<br />
http://www.4-H.umn.edu/statefair/resources.html.<br />
State Fair Employment<br />
Opportunities<br />
Interested in working at the Great <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Get-Together? <strong>Minnesota</strong> 4-H employs youth<br />
from around the state every year in a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
positions. To find out what positions are<br />
available and fill out an application, visit<br />
http://www.4-h.umn.edu/statefair/employment/.<br />
Scholarship Opportunities<br />
There are many opportunities available for<br />
scholarships such as: <strong>Minnesota</strong> State Fair<br />
Scholarship Program, <strong>Minnesota</strong> Livestock<br />
Breeders’ Association Auction Scholarship,<br />
McKerrow Scholarship, Lyle Lamphere<br />
Scholarship, and <strong>Minnesota</strong> Livestock Breeders’<br />
Association Scholarship. Specific information is<br />
available at<br />
http://z.umn.edu/youthscholarships.<br />
State Arts-In 2012<br />
Registration has begun for the 2012 State Arts-<br />
In. Experience youth development through<br />
performance art! We need performers,<br />
costumers, instrumentalists, and technicians!<br />
Participant and Assistant Director forms are<br />
now available at: http://z.umn.edu/stateartsin.<br />
Animal Science Media State<br />
Fair Trip<br />
One or two 4-H’ers per county will be awarded<br />
an animal science media State Fair trip during<br />
livestock weekend. They will have the<br />
opportunity to handle county State Fair<br />
relations with local media. Contact your local 4-<br />
H <strong>of</strong>fice for more information.<br />
Catch the Dairy Showcase<br />
Fever<br />
State Fair 4-H dairy cattle exhibitors who receive<br />
a purple or blue ribbon in their class will qualify<br />
for the Showcase. Points will be earned for their<br />
involvement and success with the State Fair<br />
interview process, dairy project bowl, dairy<br />
judging contest and showmanship. Youth must<br />
also complete an online leadership portfolio<br />
that awards points in the areas <strong>of</strong> 4-H and dairy<br />
industry involvement and leadership, along with<br />
community, school or church involvement. The<br />
portfolios will be judged by a panel <strong>of</strong><br />
anonymous judges. All <strong>of</strong> these things will be<br />
compiled in a scorecard format and the top 25<br />
applicants will be announced Saturday evening<br />
following the dairy show. For more information<br />
visit http://z.umn.edu/dairyshowcase.<br />
4-H Poultry Prince & Princess<br />
Contest<br />
State Fair 4-H poultry exhibitors have the<br />
opportunity to participate in a $1000 MN 4-H<br />
and Gold-n-Plump scholarship contest. The<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> 4-H Poultry Prince and Princess<br />
Contest at the <strong>Minnesota</strong> State Fair is an<br />
exciting opportunity for 4-H youth to be<br />
recognized for their poultry knowledge,<br />
experience, leadership and confidence. To enter,<br />
youth must be participating in a 4-H Poultry<br />
Interview, quiz, or showmanship at 2012<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> State Fair, participating in the 4-H<br />
Chicken BBQ Contest, and have completed<br />
grade 9 and up as <strong>of</strong> 2012. For more<br />
information, visit<br />
http://z.umn.edu/poultryprinceprincess.
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<strong>Minnesota</strong> 4-H State Horse<br />
Show<br />
Mark your calendar for the annual MN 4-H<br />
Horse Show to be held September 14–17. Watch<br />
the MN 4-H Horse website for more information<br />
at http://z.umn.edu/statehorseshow.<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> 4-H Dog Show<br />
Mark your calendar for the <strong>Minnesota</strong> 4-H Dog<br />
Show will be held September 22-23. Watch the<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> 4-H Dog website for more details,<br />
http://z.umn.edu/statedogshow.<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Share-the-Fun Nominations Open – June 1<br />
Lama Clinic, Sauk Rapids – June 3<br />
Food Safety Matters Webinar – June 4<br />
Pine County LQA&E Training – Level I & II –<br />
June 5<br />
Trap, Osceola Rod and Gun Club, 6-8 pm –<br />
June 7<br />
Horse Ride Night at Fairgrounds – June 7<br />
WSCA Show – June 10<br />
YELLO, State Fairgrounds – June 11-14<br />
Trap, Osceola Rod and Gun Club, 6-8 pm –<br />
June 14<br />
Horse Ride Night at Fairgrounds – June 14<br />
Isanti County LQA&E Training – Level I & II<br />
– June 16<br />
East Central MN 4-H Summer Camp<br />
(Formerly PICCKMW) – June 18-20<br />
Horse Ride Night at Fairgrounds – June 21<br />
Carlton County LQA&E Training – Level I &<br />
II – June 21<br />
Fair Entries Due & Cafeteria Work<br />
Schedules– June 22<br />
Dog Supersession, Jordan – June 23-24<br />
Style Show Entries & Narrations Due – June<br />
25<br />
County Fair Clean-Up, 6 pm – June 25<br />
State Ambassador Orientation – June 26-<br />
28<br />
Animal Science Night – June 28<br />
Horse Ride Night at Fairgrounds – June 28<br />
Style Show Judging, 4 pm, North Branch<br />
Senior Center – July 2<br />
Office Closed – July 4<br />
Mille Lacs County LQA&E Training – Level II<br />
– July 10<br />
Chisago County Fair – July 11-15<br />
Mille Lacs County LQA&E Training – Level I<br />
– July 12<br />
After Fair Clean-Up – July 16<br />
Chisago County Carcass Show – July 17<br />
State Shoot Paperwork Due – July 18<br />
State Shooting Sports & Wildlife<br />
Invitational Registration Due – July 18<br />
Chisago County Dog Show – July 21<br />
Trap, Osceola Rod and Gun Club, 6-8 pm –<br />
Aug. 2<br />
Trap, Osceola Rod and Gun Club, 6-8 pm –<br />
Aug. 9<br />
Chisago State Fair Meeting – Aug. 14<br />
Trap, Osceola Rod and Gun Club, 6-8 pm –<br />
Aug. 16
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Trap, Osceola Rod and Gun Club, 6-8 pm –<br />
Aug. 23<br />
MN State Fair – Aug. 23-Sept. 3<br />
MN State Fair Livestock Encampment –<br />
August 22-26<br />
Trap, Osceola Rod and Gun Club, 6-8 pm –<br />
Aug. 30<br />
MN State Fair General Encampment – Sept.<br />
1-3<br />
State Shoot – Sept. 7-9<br />
State Horse Show – Sept. 14-17<br />
State Dog Show – Sept. 22-23