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1 Clover Connection A Carroll County 4-H Youth Development Publication April Birthdays Clayton McMullin.....4/6 Andrew Craven....4/14 Kate Edwards...4/15 Price Casner.... 4/17 Ross Kee /17 Sophia Albrecht...4/22 Brody Swindler....4/30 Upcoming Events and Deadlines Upcoming Events: April 1....Camp Counselor Training in Marshall April 15...Quails Forever Seed Day April 22 Carroll County Cattle Clinic at County Fairgrounds May 6...Achievement Day at 9AM May 9 4-H Council at 4-H Building at 5:00 May 9.Livestock Leaders at 4-H Building at 6:30 May H Day with the Cardinals May 24.Clover Kid Camp at 10 AM at 4-H Building May 31-June H State Congress in Columbia July 22 Regional Shooting Sports in Marshall, MO Sept H Day with the Royals Upcoming Deadline/Registration: April H Day with the Cardinals Due April 15 4-H Day with the Royals Early Bird May 1.Achievement Day Forms Due May 11...Clover Kid Camp forms are due to Extension Office May 15.. Missouri State Fair Swine DNA Cards Due to State Fair Office June 15.MO State Fair Lamb and Meat Goats Nose Prints Due June 30.. Missouri State Fair Livestock Entries are Due Club Meetings Happy Hustlers Clover Kids: April 9th Trip to Kincade s Farm at 3P.M Happy Hustlers: April 9th at 4:30 P.M. Chase: April 9 at 5:00 PM Bosworth Fireballs: April 23rd at 4P.M. Did you know that we now have a county calendar? You can find it at: Page 1: Events calendar Page 2: State events Page 3: County Events Page 4: Clover Kids Pages 5:Extension Staff Contact Page 6-8: Camp Forms

2 Missouri State 4-H Congress May 31 - June 2, 2017 Registration ends April 15, 2017 University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Congress is designed for Missouri 4-Her s ages The Missouri State 4-H Council plans and implements the event that is held on the University of Missouri campus. What you'll do at State 4-H Congress Learn the life skills of a super leader, connecting with experts in quality workshops and learning opportunities! Experience campus living residence halls, cafeterias, classrooms, you name it! Elect your representatives on the State 4-H Council! Get to know other 4-H youth from across Missouri...and HAVE FUN! Do you have an idea you want to turn into your own business? Do you like helping people? Do you want to learn about drones? Are you interested in science? Do you want to put your coding knowledge to work? If any of these apply to you, Summers@Mizzou is where you should be this summer. Camps are offered the week of July 9-13 and July Mizzou offers seven different camps: Scrub-In to a Health Career, Build-a-Business, Dog Days of Summer, Network Forensics for Hacker Trackers, Robo Palooza, Telling the Story of the Stars and GeoTech: Drone Camp. These camps are offered as residential or day camps. Camps are available for a wide range of ages beginning with 12 year olds; check the registration information for the age range of each camp. Early registration is due by May 5. For registration and available scholarships see programs/summers For those without internet access call your local Extension Office or Teresa Bishop at for a brochure. Public Speaking Academy The 4-H Public Speaking Academy is preparing for its sixth year! Extension faculty, along with 4-H volunteers and college professors will provide educational workshops to help youth build their skills and comfort with public speaking. Participants will be guided through the basics and finer points of writing and delivering a speech. Youth will receive individual assistance. The camp is open to all youth years of age interested in learning more about public speaking. The Academy will be held June 21-22, 2017 and registration is due May 16. Lodging will be provided on the campus of Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo. For more information, contact Patty Fisher at fisherp@missouri.edu or and be sure to download the brochure on the Missouri 4-H page at

3 MOVE is back for 2017! And, youth and adults can register for it on 4HOnline!! Enrollment for new and re-enrollment for current MOVErs begins now and continues until May 1 (please make sure to register by May 1 so you can participate in the competition!). As you know, MOVE promotes physical activity and encourages youths to engage in a broad range of activities such as walking, biking, running, swimming, dance, taekwondo, gardening and more. Here s what youth and adults need to do to participate: Enroll in the Move Across Missouri (MOVE) project (HF775) in 4HOnline in their profile. Enrollment in 4-H MOVE does not count as a part of county limits on projects. 4-Hers and adults can register for the competitive event as individuals and/or as part of a team. An individual MOVEr may also be a part of a team. A team can consist of a family or members of a 4-H club or group. MOVE awards will be provided. State Poultry Day June 17, 2017 Registration opens April 15th Registration ends May 15th Identifying poultry parts, species and breeds, selection, exploring an egg, cooking an egg, feeding, handling, washing and showing are activities included in the 4-H poultry project. In the intermediate level you will learn how to read a feed tag, explore retail products, grade carcasses, select layers and poultry health. Advanced poultry members will develop leadership skills by planning a judging clinic, managing a flock, exploring careers, processing chickens, and conducting poultry games and discussing vales and ethics. Springwater Greenhouse offers classes for 4-H members Wreath Class: April 19th at 4 P.M. $20 class includes Small wreath and all materials. Any extra add on items can be purchased on your own. Succulent Bowl Garden Class: April 25 at 4 P.M. $20 class includes Small Succulent Bowl Garden and all materials. Any extra items can be purchased on your own. To reserve your spot please call Make sure to mention 4-H!

4 Garden Stones Supplies Model Magic (one tennis ball size amount per child) Flat gem stones and shiny beads (can be found in discount stores) What to do 1. Shape model magic into a ball and flatten it to a half inch shape (circle, square, etc.). 2. Place gem stones and beads on the shape and let it dry overnight. The model magic dries hard so the garden stone will withstand outdoor weather. 3. Once dry, place the garden stone in a garden or yard. Happy Hustlers Clover Kids will meet on April 9th at Kincade s Farm at 3 P.M. Bosworth Clover Kids will meet on April 23rd at 4 P.M. Plant a Garden You don't need a huge patch of land to grow a garden. A small square of backyard or a flowerpot on a balcony or sunny windowsill will do just fine! With a little bit of care children and families can enjoy tomatoes or flowers that they grow together. Materials Seedling tomato, herb, or flower (look for these at supermarkets, garden centers, or farmers' markets) Trowel Flowerpot, window box, or sunny patch of backyard Directions Fill the flowerpot or window box about three-quarters full with potting soil. With the trowel, dig a hole deep and wide enough to hold the roots of your plant. Be sure the flowerpot will provide enough space for the roots to grow. Place the plant in the hole, then fill in the dirt around the roots. Pat the dirt down gently but don't pack it down too tightly. Water the plant immediately after planting. A little water is best. If using a flowerpot or window box, place the plant in a sunny spot near a window. Water it every few days or if the soil is dry. Potting soil (if you are using a flowerpot or window box) Watering can

5 Carroll County 111 N. Mason Street Carrollton, MO Reminders Camp Counselor Training April 1 at Marshall - 4-H Council Meeting April 11th at 5PM at Eiserer Hall Cattle Clinic April 22nd TBA: Look for info in weekly newsletter Carroll County University of Missouri Extension Taylor Bryant 4-H Youth Specialist BryantT@missouri.edu Carisa O Dell Carroll County YPA ODellCar@missouri.edu Carroll County Extension Office 111 N Mason Carrollton, MO CarrollCo@missouri.edu University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs. 4-H Day with the Cardinals: May 20th with April 10th deadline 4-H Day with the Royals: Sept. 8th with April 15th deadline Please follow us on Facebook Carroll County 4-H

6 4-H Camp June 6-8, 2017 for youth ages 8-13 Due: April 21, 2016 for early bird fee of $100 OR April 28, 2016 for a fee of $120 (Make checks payable to: Carroll County 4-H Council) Mail to: Carroll County Extension Office, 111 N Mason, Carrollton, MO T-shirt (circle one size) Y-S Y-M Y-L A-S A-M A-L A-XL A-2XL Name 4-H Age Male Female Address City Zip County in which you are a 4-H member? Years at 4-H Camp Roommate Preference Parent/Guardian Information: Name Home Phone Address Work Phone Alternate Emergency Contact: Name Day Phone Relationship Night Phone PARENT/GUARDIAN - PLEASE COMPLETE I verify the following items are completed to the best of my ability in the 4-H youth member s 4HOnline Health Form by April 22 or 28. HEALTH FORM Any special needs, emotional or behavioral health problems at school or with a physician, ALL prescribed medication, substance abuse, significate stress-related problems (death/illness/personal trauma), bed walking/wetting history, or anything else important for Camp Staff to know about. 4-H ACTIVITY ACCEPTANCE FORM Already Signed on 4HOnline CHILD PHOTO AUTHORIZATION ALREADY SIGNED ON 4HONLINE Youth Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date University Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in employment or programs.

7 Technology Agreement - Campers The University of Missouri 4-H Youth Development Programs coordinates 4-H education events and activities, such as 4-H Camp. All participants (adult & youth) must observe the following guidelines for technology use: Technology is defined as anything electronic that is capable of communicating through written, verbal, or photographic means. This includes cell phones, MP3, I-pod, I-Phones, PDA s, Blackberries, laptop computers, to name a few. 1) The use of the camp name or logo or photograph is prohibited without prior written approval from the camp. 2) The creation of a website, group page, profile of camp or using photographs or text of or about campers or other counselors or staff is prohibited without prior written approval from the camp. A camp Facebook Pages is already provided at Camp Manager (s) and Staff will maintain the Facebook Page prior and during camp. 3) I agree to be respectful of the Camp, its programs, the campers, other counselors and staff in all communications on the Internet, this includes profiles, blogs, , and all other Internet sites. This includes the following: a) I will not swear or use obscene gestures in any type of communication, verbal or written. b) I will not use harassment, bullying, or intimidation in any type of communication, verbal or written. c) I will not post comments that are negative or make fun of a person s race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. d) I will not participate in sexually explicit, suggestive, humiliating, or demeaning comments on the internet or social networking sites. 4) I agree to follow the cell phone policy, which follows. All cell phones from campers will be checked in at the beginning of camp to the adult 4-H staff. Cell phones will be given back to campers each day before bedtime and returned back to adult staff at lights out. If an individual need to use a cell phone before that time, they can contact an adult 4 -H staff member. I have read and understand the roles, expectations, and technology policy and agree to follow the rules. I understand that failure to follow the rules could result in dismissal as a camper. Camper signature Date Parent signature Date 4-H Staff Signature/University of Missouri Extension Date

8 Day Camp May 24 10:00am 3:00pm 4-H Youth Building at Walnut Hills This event is for Youth 5-7 years old (As of January 1, 2017) All participants must pre-register By May 11 (4-H members may invite a friend, but they must pre-register) Cost: $10.00 for Carroll County 4-H members Yes, I want to attend the Clover Kids Day Camp May 24th and my registration fee and youth health form are enclosed! Name Are you a Clover Kid: Yes No T-shirt: (circle) YS YM YL AS Parent/Guardian Name: Address: Phone #: Return registration form, youth health form, and registration fee to: Carroll County Extension 111 N Mason Carrollton, MO Make checks payable to: Carroll County 4-H Council University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.