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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

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