4-H Newsletter February 2019 Cooperative Extensionspencer.ca.uky.edu/files/194hfeb.pdfDOG CLUB - NEW We will be starting up the Dog Club in the fall of the start of a new 4-H year.

I hope that everyone had a great

Christmas season and now are gearing up for an even better 2019.

There is a lot of exciting things coming up in 4-H here in Spencer County. State contest, shooting sports membership drive, communications contest, SOS classes, and much more are right around the corner.

Don’t forget to find your place in Spencer County 4-H. We strive to have something for everyone! Remember to strive to make the Best Better in all that you do! Sincerely, Mollie Tichenor CEA for 4-H Youth Development 4-H PLEDGE I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service and my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world.

***AND JUSTICE FOR ALL***

The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and material or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

EVERYONE

ENROLLMENT FORMS Please remember to fill out the GREEN

enrollment forms. If you don’t fill this out you are not a registered 4-H member and won’t have early camp sign-up privileges.

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4-H Newsletter February 2019

VOLUNTEERS If you have not filled out your volunteer application, please check out the website below. Background checks are required on all of the volunteers that help with the Spencer County 4-H Program. This is now available to be printed out from the website. Go to www.spencerextension.com, click on the 4-H Volunteer link on the right hand side of the screen and print off your application today. Please make sure that all forms are completed and that we receive a COLOR copy of your driver’s license when the form is turned in. If all the forms are not completed when they are turned it, it will delay you getting approved as a volunteer. You can also pick up a hard copy at the Extension Office. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with Spencer County 4-H, please talk to Mollie or a club leader today!

FUNDRAISERS

4-H Council is working on getting new fundraisers for Spencer County for the spring. Please pay attention to your mail and the Spencer County Extension Office Facebook Page.

Remember: The profit for each 4-Her selling will be held by the 4-H Council. Those dollars may be used by the child for any 4-H Program event or fee. Examples for use are: 4-H Camp, Shooting Sports Camp, Teen Summit, Teen Conference, fees due by individuals competing in shooting sports, livestock club, country hams, etc.

To obtain the dollars, when needed, the parent must notify the Extension Office, and it must be used by August 31st of the program year. If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser program for the kids or have any fundraiser ideas, please call Mollie Tichenor at 477-2217.

COOKBOOKS FOR SALE The 2017 Spencer County 4-H

Family and Friends Cookbooks are still available and would make a perfect Easter or Mother’s Day gift! You can get your very own 303 page cookbook that includes all of the recipes from two old Spencer County 4-H cookbooks. The price is $15 for each book.

The profit for each 4-Her selling will be held by the 4-H Council and is $10 per cookbook. Those dollars may be used by the child for any 4-H Program event or fee. Examples for use are: 4-H Camp, Teen Conference, fees due by individuals competing in shooting sports, livestock club, etc. To obtain the dollars, when needed, the parent must notify the Extension Office. Any dollars left in the account after August 31, 2019 will be retained by the council and used for other 4-H Programs or events. If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser program for the kids or have any fundraiser ideas, please call Mollie Tichenor at 477-2217.

We are very excited about this fundraiser and hope that you are too!

This cookbook contains all the previous 3 cookbooks that have been produced plus some brand new recipes.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Organization Name: Spencer County 4-H Council Organization Number: 41771 Don’t forget to sign up online at www.Kroger.com/communityrewards

ADULTS COUNCIL

MEETINGS The Spencer County 4-H Council will meet on March 7th at 6:30 pm at the Spencer County Extension Office. Please note the change of the normal meeting date due to Teen Summit. Anyone interested in being on the council, making decisions about the county 4-H program, and fundraising ideas please feel free to contact Bill Dunning, Council President, or Mollie Tichenor for additional information. Hope to see you there!

CLUB REPORTS

DOG CLUB - NEW We will be starting up the Dog

Club in the fall of the start of a new 4-H year. We will be having an SOS class coming up on how to make homemade dog treats. This would be a great opportunity to see if your child would be interested in being a part of the Dog Club this fall. Looking forward to paws of fun!

Picture courtesy of Darilyn Hamilton Darilyn Hamilton, Club Leader

SHOOTING SPORTS As the cold continues, the longer

days and bright sun shine will eventually take over and that can only mean that Spencer Co shooting sports opening day is right around the corner. This year has already started out to be a fabulous one.

We are very excited to announce that, Quails Forever has once again come on board to continue their sponsorship for our tournament/program.

This year we have added 4 new instructors, 2 for archery and 2 for shotgun. We are ready for another outstanding season and we hope you will come and join us. Whether you are interested in competing, just learning to shoot or anywhere in between we have a program that you will fit into.

Some dates to remember, Feb 25th Membership drive meeting, Mar 4th and 11th are Safety Training days. All classes are at the Extension office and start at 6:30pm. Disciplines for training will be announced prior to the training dates. We will start shooting at the Spencer Co Fish and Game club after safety training classes have been completed. Check out the enclosed Membership Drive flyer.

Food for thought: If you want what other have, you must be willing to do what others do. If you want to be first you must practice like a winner.

TEEN COUNCIL

Teen Council is still meeting! Please talk to Leighanne Lyvers, President, or other members for more information.

We are still looking for new teen council members, so if you are not involved with this leadership council join today!

CLOVERBUDS

Cloverbuds, ages 5-8, will meet on Thursday, February 7th from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Hope to see you there. Please call Nicole at 477-2217 if you will be attending, we need to know how to plan

for. Please note that Cloverbuds will not meet in April due to spring break.

LIVESTOCK ATTENTION!!!!! If you are

planning on showing an animal at State Fair, Youth Expos or District shows, you are required to have 6 hours before tagging in your animal. Please contact Connie Jeffiers ASAP at 502-902-1421 to sign up.

Good luck to all those competing in the 2019 State 4-H Skill-a-thon this month. You all have worked very hard!

UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHOOL CLUB CLASSROOM

COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST

It is that time of year for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade 4-H school clubs/enrichment to participate in demonstrations and

speeches. If you would like to volunteer for a day to judge these contest that run from February

8th through February 28th, please email Mollie today at [email protected]. Thank you to those that have already volunteered their time and dedicate their time to our local youth. We still need more help!

SOS PROGRAM

The annual Spencer County Extension SOS Program will run from the end of March through May. If you want to

share a talent and teach a class, please sign up ASAP with Mollie. Flyers will be mailed to every box holder in the county, so look for your copy in March and sign up for classes that interest you!

TEEN SUMMIT

Teen Summit is a middle school leadership conference for those in 6th through 8th grade. Spencer County will be attending teen summit March 21-23, 2019.

Please look at the next newsletter to see the picture of those who went to Teen Summit. Remember that this is an annual conference and if you will be in 6th – 8th grade next year, let Mollie know that you are interested.

COUNTY

COMMUNICATION DAY Spencer County 4-H will be hosting

county communication day at the Extension Office on Saturday, April 13th. Registration form is included in this newsletter. There are opportunities for youth to show their talents in a variety show, demonstrations, speeches, and senior interviews. I hope that we have a huge turnout.

Judges, room hosts, and registration help are needed. Please contact Mollie at [email protected] or 477-2217 if you are willing to help out for a day.

The Louisville Area - District 3 Communications Contest (for county winners) will be on Saturday, April 27th and Spencer County is hosting the area event this year. Therefore judges, room hosts, and registration help will be needed. Please let Mollie know if you can help.

The State Contest will be July 13th and is for Area Winners.

4-H CAMP Spencer County will be going to 4-

H Camp July 8-12, 2019. Teen Applications will go out April 1st and 4-H Camp registrations will open to members on April 1st. It will open to non-member April 15th this year. Please remember that spots are limited and going to be on a first come first serve basis. Teens interested in applying to be teen leaders, should be active members. Adult leaders if you are interested in going to 4-H Camp this year, please let Mollie know.

TEEN CONFERENCE The 2019 Kentucky 4-H Teen

Conference will be held on the University of Kentucky Campus June 10-13, 2019. This is a leadership conference for those completing the 8th grade through high school. Please let Mollie know if you are interested.

EMERALD GALA

The Emerald Gala is the Foundation’s

premier fundraising and recognition event. Last year’s event generated over $60,000 to support the Commonwealth’s greatest assets for youth – 4-H Youth Development Programs. Additionally, this event will seek to showcase the outstanding accomplishments of Kentucky 4-H’ers and

celebrate the year’s top 4-H youth honorees – Emerald Award Winners.

The highest honor in Kentucky 4-H’s Achievement Program, the Emerald Award, is presented annually to four 4-H’ers chosen following a rigorous application and interview process. The Achievement Program is open to all 4-H’ers who can apply for Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald award levels. Participants at each level are judged based on their accomplishments across five categories: Leadership, Citizenship, Communications/Marketing, Community Service, and Participation. The Emerald Gala will be an opportunity to recognize Kentucky’s most outstanding 4-H’ers and provide another incentive for 4-H’ers who have their eyes set on this prestigious award. Register for the Emerald Gala at www.ky4hfoundation.org/gala

CONGRATULATIONS! ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM TEACHES YOUTH ABOUT

GOALS 4-H encourages young people to set and achieve their goals. To that end, the Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program was created to reward ambitious and accomplished young people throughout the state. Congratulations to Leighanne Lyvers and Adele Schultz for making it out of District 3 for the Silver Level and winning at the State Level. Both of these young ladies are part of the group of 50 4-H members from across the Bluegrass that are recognized for this achievement. They will be recognized for their achievement at the 2018 4-H Teen Conference this summer in Lexington. If you are interested in learning more about the Achievement Program, please see Mollie.

Feb, Mar, Apr - 2019 Calendar This calendar is tentative as to what we have in meeting room schedule. If you have

something to add to it, please let Nicole know ([email protected]). SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3

4 *6 pm – Archery - TES

5 *6:30 pm – Livestock

6 *6:30 pm – Livestock

7 *6:30 pm – Cloverbuds

8 *6:30 pm – Livestock

9

10

11 *6 pm – Archery – TES *6:30 pm – Livestock

12 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

13 *6:30 pm – Livestock

14 VALENTINE’S DAY *6:30 pm – Teen Council *6:30 pm – Livestock

15 *6:30 pm – Livestock

16

17

18 *6 pm – Archery - TES 6:30 pm – 4-H Photography – Sewing Room

19 *6:30 pm – Livestock

20 *6:30- 4-H Cooking Club – Kitchen

21 22 23

24

25 *Shooting Sports Membership Drive

26 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

27 28 MARCH 1

2

3 4 *6:30 pm – 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Safety Meeting

5 *6:30 pm – Livestock

6 7 *6:30 pm – Adult Council

8 9

10 11 *6:30 pm – 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Gun Safety Meeting

12 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

13 14 *6:30 pm – Teen Council

15 16

17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY

18 6:30 pm – 4-H Photography – Sewing Room

19 *6:30 pm – Livestock

20 *6:30- 4-H Cooking Club – Kitchen

21

22 23

24 25 26 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

27 28 29 30

31

APRIL 1 2 *6:30 pm – Livestock

3 4 5 6

7 8 9 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

10 11 *6:30 pm – Teen Council

12 13 *4-H County Communications Day

14 *4-H Spring Showcase

15 6:30 pm – 4-H Photography – Sewing Room

16 *6:30 pm – Livestock

17 *6:30- 4-H Cooking Club – Kitchen

18 19 GOOD FRIDAY

20

21 EASTER

22 23 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

24 25 26 27 *District 3 Communications Day

28

29 30

Spencer County 4-H Shooting Sports

Membership Drive Meeting • Are you interested in archery, shotgun, rifle, or black powder?

• If so, we have the club for you….

• Spencer County 4-H Shooting Sports

• Come to the membership meeting to learn more about this great club and opportunities for the 2019 year!

• When: Monday, February 25, 2019

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Place: Spencer County Extension Office, 100 Oak Tree Way

• For additional information or if you are interested in this club, please contact Tim Brewer, shooting sports leader, at [email protected] or the Extension Office at 477-2217.

• Hope to see you on February 25th and bring a friend with you!

Tim Brewer,

Shooting Sports Coordinator [email protected]

Mollie Tichenor,

Spencer County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

[email protected]

Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368 (502) 477-2217 Fax: (502) 477-1343 http://extension.ca.uky.edu

Spencer County Variety Show

The 4-H Variety Show is open to all 4-H members. Members may participate in a club act and a specialty act. 2019 Variety Show Rules:

• Only one person other than 4-H participants, such as pianist, may accompany the act.

• Only 4-H participants may appear on the stage, or in front of the room, during the act.

• Time limits for specialty acts are four (4) minutes. Specialty acts include solo and duet

acts.

• Time limits for club acts are eight (8) minutes.

• An act exceeding the time limit should be permitted to finish. It will not be considered, however, by the judges in the selection of a champion act for the show. Organizing and staging a show within the time limit is a learning experience for the 4-Her.

• Specialty acts shall consists of four (4) participants or fewer and have a time limit of four (4) minutes.

• The time limit for the club act is eight (8) minutes.

o There is no upper limit to the number of 4-H participants from a club who can participate.

o Minimum requirements for the purpose of judging are: Twenty percent of the club participants or five participants, whichever is

greater, must be involved. In clubs where the membership is 125 or more, 25 participants will be

considered the minimum participation required. Since participation is of upmost importance, the combination of clubs for

presenting a club or specialty act is not permitted.

• Dramatic readings can be entered as a Variety Show competition.

• Please bring all of the supplies that you will need. For additional information contact Mollie Tichenor, C.E.A. for 4-H Youth Development, at 477-2217 or [email protected].

Reply to: Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County 100 Oak Tree Way PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368 (502)477-2217 Fax: (502) 477-1343 www.ca.uky.edu/ces

Save the Date! Spencer County Communication Contest – Saturday, April

13th at the Spencer County Extension Office. Louisville Area Communications Contest – Saturday, April

27th at the Spencer County Extension Office State Communications Contest – Saturday, July 13th at the

University of Kentucky

Kentucky 4-H Communication Contest Categories All ages are as of 1/1/19

SPEECH CATEGORIES

9 Year Old 10 Year Old 11 Year Old 12 Year Old 13 Year Old 14 Year Old 15 Year Old 16 Year Old 17-18 Year Old

DEMONSTRATION CATEGORIES- Junior (9-13) and Senior (14-18) -

Category selection should be based on the primary purpose of the demonstration. It is suggested that demonstrations that do not clearly fit into one category be modified to include information and material relative to the

selected category. CORE: AGRICULTURE 1. Agriculture – to include information on horticulture, and plant and soil sciences (e.g. crops, agronomy). 2. Animal Science – to include information on selection, care and feeding of animals, financial records, operations and animal products for small or large animals. This also includes companion animals. (Demonstrations on horses or horse related topics can be included in this category, however, it does not qualify the participant for the State Horse Contests; this is a different event). CORE: COMMUNICATIONS & EXPRESSIVE ARTS 3. Visual Arts --to include drawing, painting, mixed media, decoupage, candle making, macramé, scrap booking, embroidery, quilting, silk screen, batik, block print, corn-shuck flowers, ceramics, jewelry making and similar topics. This category also includes demonstrations related to photography such as picture taking, composition, framing or scrapbooking. 4. Performing Arts -all demonstrations related to the performing arts including theatre, dance, musical instruments and musical performance.

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CORE: FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 5. Clothing & Textiles – to include construction, techniques, wardrobe selection and planning (color, design accessories, appropriate dress for various occasions) selection, use or care of clothing related equipment, care of clothing, posture as it relates to fit, fibers, fabrics, and textile related topics. 6. Family & Consumer Sciences – to include information on childcare, consumer and financial education, family life, and home environment. No Clothing and Textiles in this category. 7. Foods – to include preparation skills and creativity in using foods for meals and snacks (including breads). Please submit a copy of the recipe on day of event. CORE: HEALTH 8. Health – to include information on physical activity, bullying, substance abuse, personal development, and safety. CORE: LEADERSHIP 9. Team Demonstrations – any demonstration (regardless of topic) conducted by two (2) 4-H members of the same age category (i.e. either juniors or both seniors). Each participant must have a significant speaking AND presentation role in the demonstration. Youth may participate in either the individual demonstrations OR the team demonstration category. They may NOT do both. CORE: NATURAL RESOURCES 10. Natural Resources– includes Entomology, Environment, Geology, Forestry, Soils, Water and Wildlife. This category can include science-fair type experiments related to these topics. 11. Shooting Sports – includes proper care and cleaning of equipment, safety, sighting alignment and shooting techniques, selecting equipment and ammunition. Weapons of any sort cannot be brought into the building or on the grounds of school or university property. This includes firearms, bullets, bows and arrows. Mockups, models and charts must be used instead. Models cannot look like an actual gun, bow or other firearm. CORE: SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 12. Science, Engineering and Technology – to include information on ATV safety, aerospace/rocketry, biotechnology, bicycle, energy, GPS/GIS, robotics, general science, and computer sciences [may NOT use computer projection equipment in place of posters]. This category can include science-fair type experiments related to these topics. 13. Digital Media Presentation – to include demonstrations using presentation software (i.e. PowerPoint, Prezi) regardless of topic. Slides are used in lieu of poster boards. Please bring the presentation on media that can be transferred to another computer (i.e. CD or portable drive).

MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS Seniors (14-18) only. Resumes are required. See additional rules for more information.

14-15 year old 16-18 year old

4-H Communication Contest Entry Form

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Spencer County Extension Office

Registration: 9:30 a.m. Contest: 10 a.m.

I will be participating in: Title of Presentation:

Speeches Demonstrations

Team Demonstration Specialty Act

Club Act Senior Job Interview

DEMONSTRATION Category: (Choose from list of 13 topics on sheet attched.) You may participate in Speeches, Demonstrations, and the Variety Show. Team Demonstrations is part of Demonstrations. Speeches are broken by the year that the 4-H member was born. Club Act and Specialty Act information is also included in this packet. Remember to fill out a red enrollment form, check with Extension Office for addiontal information about these forms. 4-H Age is 9-18 as of January 1, 2019.

Name: __________________________________________________ Name of Club: ___________________________________________ Birth Date: _________________ Phone: ______________________ Club Leader and/or Teacher Name:_____________________________________ Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________ Parent’s Printed Name: ______________________ Parent’s Email: ___________

If you need help or have any questions about this contest, please call Mollie Tichenor at the Extension Office at 502-477-2217 or email at [email protected].

Return to the Extension Office at:

P.O. Box 368 100 Oak Tree Way

Taylorsville, KY 40071 Fax: 502-477-1343

Pre-Registration is Due By Friday, April 5th

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Dustin Worthington “I Love Cows” Essay Contest

Application Deadline - March 3rd Award Presentation – April 4th

County: . Applicant’s Name: . Contact Phone #____________________________________________________ Extension Agent or FFA Advisor’s Name . Contact Phone #____________________________________________________ Please rate the following: (on a scale of 1-10, 10 being best) for the Members Participation in your organization. Dedication to projects they have taken on. ________ Chances of success if they are awarded the heifer? ________

Member’s character? ________ Would they have the parental and financial support to properly care for this animal? (Circle one) Yes No Would they have adequate facilities for the heifer? (Circle one) Yes No Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For use by Advisor or Extension Agent only! Please note: Please use this confidential form and attach to the application, only the judges will view

it. After the judging has been completed this form will be destroyed. We feel this will aid the judges

in the event they need to contact you as a reference for more information.

Extension Agent/FFA Advisor Recommendation Form Must be filled out by either Advisor or Extension Agent. Mail to 436 Arrowhead Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or email: [email protected]

Dustin Worthington “I Love Cows” Essay Contest

Application Deadline - March 3 Award Presentation – April 4

Name (First) (Middle) (Last) . Address: . City Zip Gender School _____________________________________________Grade . Birth date Age Home Phone Number ( ) . Email Address: . County . Membership (Please circle one) 4-H FFA

Residence (Please circle one) Farm Out in the county Town/Subdivision

How do you plan to use this animal? (Please circle one) Breed Show

What breed would you prefer? _______________________________________________________. Winners may receive a Commercial Heifer. Will this be OK? ___Yes (OR) ___ No Write an essay that includes answers to the following (minimum of 1 page, maximum of 2 pages):

A) Briefly describe yourself, hobbies, family, 4-H/FFA membership/activities, personal goals after high school.

B) Why do you want to own a cow? C) What care do you plan to provide the cow (facilities, feed, etc.) D) What do you hope to learn from this project? E) How do you plan to use this animal (show or breed for herd and please explain). F) Please attach three letters of recommendations. Try to avoid having relatives give

recommendations. One should be from your County Extension Agent or FFA Advisor.

Name: Address: Phone Number: years known this person________ Type of reference: (Please circle one)

Personal, Teacher or Other ________

Name: Address: Phone Number: years known this person________ Type of reference: (Please circle one)

Personal, Teacher or Other ________

Name: Address: Phone Number: years known this person_________ Type of reference: (Please circle one)

Personal, Teacher or Other ________

Questions regarding this program please contact: ~Dennis or Dena Worthington, Dustin’s Parents, 859-612-7260 ~Dana Anderson, Mercer County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development 859-734-4378

Please complete this form and attach essay. Then return to you County Extension Agent or FFA Advisor: Note to Agents & Advisors, after receiving all forms please make yourself a copy then mail originals to:

Dustin Worthington “I Love Cows” Essay Contest 436 Arrowhead Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

-Please mail no later than March 3rd. Judging will take place second week of March. -Participants are encouraged but not required to donate back to the program. * With the exception of Counties with Donor’s, That requires the winner to donate back to that county, check with your agent or advisor.

Visit the Dustin Worthington “I Love Cows” web site for more information: http://www.dustinworthingtonmemorial.org/

Dustin Worthington “I Love Cows” Essay Contest

Application Deadline - March 3 Award Presentation – April 4

GENERAL INFORMATION: A memorial award has been established in Memory of Dustin Worthington. Dustin worked in the cattle industry, until his death on April 4, 2000. Dustin’s main interest in life was working with cattle. The award established is a heifer calf that is presented to a 4-H or FFA member. The purpose of the program is to share the passion Dustin had for working with cattle. The goal is for youth to develop their heifer and to potentially start their own herd. Someday become a profitable business that will aid in paying for education or starting his or her own herd. Each year the awards are presented on April 4th. Current winners and past winners are encouraged but not required to give back to the program by donating the first-born heifer to continue the program for future years.

Rules:

A. Youth must be active participants of 4-H or FFA to participate. B. Statewide Awards - Any youth in KY 4-H and/or FFA programs may apply with the exception of counties

that have an ongoing county contest. In order to start an ongoing county contest, a donor must be secured. Large farms in your area may want to become involved. Please contact us for more information.

C. Youth from all Counties in Kentucky are eligible to compete. D. Participants who win may not apply for future awards. E. Forms must be completed in the participants’ own handwriting or typed. F. All participants and their families are invited to the Awards Presentation on April 4th at 6:30 PM at the

Mercer County Extension Office at 1007 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY. Winners will be presented with a plaque. The animal will be delivered if possible to the winner’s farm within a week of the awards presentation.

G. A counties donor may require the winner to donate an animal back to the program, a chain heifer.

Anyone who has an interest in the cattle industry, 4-H or FFA is asked to make a contribution to the fund. Contributions to the Memorial Fund please mail to:

Dustin Worthington “I Love Cows” Memorial Fund, 436 Arrowhead Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330