1 From my desk to yours: 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H Newsflash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld & Sanborn Counties November 2017 4-H Calendars 4-H Camp Assistance 2 2 FSA Youth Loans District Calendar 2 3 National Conference YQCA 4 4 Blanket Buddies Aurora Co. News 5 6 Volunteers wanted! What makes a good demo? 7 7 Sanborn Co. News Jerauld-Buffalo Co. News 8 9 Inside this issue: Audra Scheel SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor [email protected]Jerauld County Extension Office PO Box 366 Wessington Springs, SD 57382 (605)539-9471 [email protected]Aurora County Extension Office PO Box 397 Plankinton, SD 57368 (605)942-7754 [email protected]Sanborn County Extension Office PO Box 397 Woonsocket, SD 57385 (605)796-4380 [email protected]SDSU Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program supports a tremendous project area called Shoong Sports. There are many disciplines to try, and there are opportunies for compeons and naonal trips as you progress through the program. Youth that are eight years old as of January 1st can be acve members in 4-H and can start in the Shoong Sports program. The best thing about 4-H Shoong Sports is that safety is of primary focus. From the first meeng, all parcipants are consistently reminded that safety is the number one objecve. Safety not only includes personal safety and proper handling of equipment, but youth are partnered with caring adults experienced with eight hours of training in a chosen discipline as well as four hours of youth development training. 4-H Shoong Sports is available in Jerauld and Sanborn Counes; youth can parcipate in many disciplines including: BB gun, Air Pistol, Air Rifle, and Archery. Must complete safety training prior and be registered in 4honline.com before first night of pracce. If you are interested in becoming an instructor please contact one of the volunteers below or the Extension office. Shoong sports will start in Jan. and run through April. Youth work towards qualifying for the state shoot at the end of April. Upcoming Safety Training Dates: Dec. 11 Sanborn Shooting Sports Orientation Night @ 6:30 4-H Building—Forestburg Dec. 14 J & B Shooting Sports Orientation Night @ 5pm Ag Building– Wess. Springs Dec. 18 J & B Shooting Sports Orientation Night @ 5pm Ag Building– Wess. Springs J&B instructors: Jeanna Schafer 605-350-0635 or Steve Deneke 605-770-8747 or Jane Barber 605-730-0645 Sanborn instructors: Art & Audrey Kneen 605-999-3573 or Paula Linke 605-350-2813 or Jeff Hagman 605-770-1731
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National 4-H Conference, April 7–12, 2018 - Chevy Chase, Maryland
Members of the South Dakota 4-H Program, have the opportunity to apply for National 4-H Conference scheduled for April 7 – 12, 2018,
in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Youth must be 16 – 18 years old by the date of the event to apply.
The National 4-H Conference is a premier professional and leadership development event for 4-H members, ages 16 – 19, across the U.S.
and its territories. The conference is administered by the National 4-H Head-quarters of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture
(NIFA) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Held annually, except for several years during World War II, the camp’s mis-
sion is to assist in the development of the next generation’s leaders. Delegates attend training workshops, become acquainted with govern-
ment and have the opportunity to meet with state leaders. Visit the National 4-H Conference web-site for more information!
The National 4-H Conference trip is sponsored and fully funded by the South Dakota 4-H Livestock Industry Trust Fund.
To apply, applicants should submit their applications to their local 4-H Youth Program Advisor. Upon approval, the 4-H Youth Program
Advisor will submit the signed application, via email or USPS mail, to the State 4-H Office by January 1, 2018. A designated committee
of 4-H Youth Development professionals and/or previous trip participants will review applications and notify youth who are selected to
attend National 4-H Conference as a delegate.
For more information and the application materials, view https://igrow.org/up/resources/01-4047-2017.pdf
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8-21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. The YQCA program is an annual certification created for youth pro-ducing and or showing beef, dairy, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and rabbits. The program has been designed by Extension specialists and nation-al livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and show, and is appropriate for youth learning levels. South Dakota 4-H believes that the YQCA program provides a great opportunity for our youth who are participating in food producing animal projects. For the first year (2018), SD 4-H will require YQCA for youth participating in swine projects exhibiting at county or state fair. Audra Scheel will be a trainer for the YQCA program and will lead in person trainings. For (2019) all youth participating with food producing animal projects will be required to be certified. The registration fee for instructor led trainings will be $3 per person and the online fee will be $12 per person. For more information on the
YQCA program please contact Audra Scheel. Youth exhibiting at the National Western will need to be YQCA certified for 2018.
December 9: Ring Bells 9:45 am County Fair; Club Mtg/Pizza noon-
2 pm Middle School; Open skate 2-4 pm
Jan 21, 2018 Blanket Buddies Workshop
Bits & Bridles:
Stickney Eagles:
December 9: Ring Bells Salvation Army, 2-4 pm
December 27: Sing at Stickney Senior Center; Leisure Living Cen-
ter and Good Samaritan Home in Corsica and Play Bingo
Storla Stockers:
Jan 7, 2018: Club meeting, party/gift exchange; Clint Moore resi-
dence
Paper Bead Workshop-5 pm Leader/Parent Meeting-7 pm
Wednesday, December 27, 2017—4-H Bldg.
Central Electric Supper
Tuesday, January 16, 2018—A4-H Bldg.
Paper Bead Workshop
Project Areas: Cultural Education; Economics, Busi-
ness & Marketing; Visual Arts-Jewelry
Wednesday, December 27, 5 pm at the Community/4H
Building
Learn how the women of Haiti make and sell paper
bead jewelry to support their families.
We will be making paper beads and designing a necklace
with leather. This project may require another date to
finish since the beads need time to dry.
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Welcome to SDSU Extension! SDSU Extension is actively seeking partners/volunteers who can help us achieve our mission to empower citizens. Volunteers help facilitate SDSU Extension educational programming in their com-munities through 4-H, Master Gardeners, and several oth-er program disciplines. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in your community see the information below and contact your local Extension office for 4-H volunteer opportunities.
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Archery
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Hunting
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Rifle
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Shotgun
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Muzzleloading
4-H Shooting Sports State Level II Instructor: Pistol
County Shooting Sports Coordinator
4-H Volunteer Work Agreement
Volunteers Wanted!
Elements of a 4-H Talk or Presentation
One of the most valuable skills a 4-H member will learn during their 4-H career is public speaking. I hear time and time again from teachers that they can tell if a
youth is a 4-H member when they get up in front of a classroom to speak. As a horribly shy child this was a fear that I had to overcome time and time again. But
overcome it I did, with lots of practice. I am able to speak in front of a crowd of people because of what 4-H instilled in me as a child. For your first talk, pick
something you know a lot about or are comfortable talking about. Some of the other things your child will develop for life skills through public speaking include:
How to find and research a subject and supplies with initiative and motivation How to plan and organize information and thoughts in a logical manner How to prepare original visuals and use them to support what you say How to express yourself clearly, convincingly and creatively How to teach and show others what you have learned How to select an appropriate delivery method and use appropriate delivery techniques How to listen to the opinions of others and accept feedback How to manage your time How to manage stress
Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News Sanborn County 4-H News It is time to register on 4hOnline for the
2017-2018 4-H year! The website can
be found at https://sd.4honline.com.
Please try to do this as soon as possible.
Thank you!
You are invited to participate in the “Parade of
Trees” at the Courthouse! Trees should be in place
between November 27th-December 14th and re-
main until after New Years (removed by January 5th
if possible).
The Open House will be held on Friday, December
15th, 1-4:30 PM with the courthouse employees
serving coffee, cookies, bars & cider. Santa will be
present at the Courthouse on the 15th between
3:00 -4:30 and the Community Choir will sing at
3 pm.
Shooting Sports
Shooting Sports practice will begin on Sunday,
January 7th at 2 PM and regular practice will run 2-6
each Sunday for guns & archery and 6-9 each Tuesday
for guns only. Cost for registration is $15 per shooter.
A registration/safety night is planned for Monday,
December 11th at 6:30 pm at the 4-H Building. A
light supper will be sered. All disciplines and all ages
are required to complete the safety training. At least
one parent should plan to attend with the shooters.
6:30-7:00 Complete enrollment paperwork and
4hOnline registration
6:30-7:00 Supper available!!
7:00-8:00 Safety training and information
Central Electric District Meeting
The Sanborn county 4-H Leaders will be serving the evening
meal for the Central Electric District meeting on Monday,
January 22nd at the 4-H Building in Forestburg.
We will need volunteers to help serve the meal/clean up from
5-7:30 (or part of this time).
We will be having the 3rd annual Sanborn County 4-H Leaders/Parents Potluck & Long Term Planning Meeting on Friday, January 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mike & Sherryl Rankin residence, (206 W. Ninth Street, Woonsocket). 4-H Leaders & spouses and all 4-H parents are welcome.
Adults are invited to bring a side or dessert to pass for the potluck and your own beverage.
Come to not only enjoy some relaxing time with each other…but also to talk about our long term goals for Sanborn County 4-H: building/grounds improvements, program-ming, schedules, etc. What is going well? What can we improve?
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Jerauld—Buffalo County 4-H News
Upcoming Events December 15: Annual Parade of Trees at the Courthouse
December 14 & 18: Shooting Sports Orientation @ the Ag. Building at 5:00 p.m.
December 27 in Plankinton @ 4HBuilding- Paper bead cultural craft @ 5:00 p.m.
January 7, 2018 Prairie Hills Christmas Party @ the school gym at 1:00 p.m.
SHOOTING SPORTS
The J & B Shooting Sports Club leaders are making plans
for the upcoming season. They will be holding orienta-
tion nights on December 14 and 18th. Start time 5:00 p.m.
New youth who plan to participate in shooting sports MUST attend one
of these Orientations or they will not be able to shoot
All youth planning to participate MUST be enrolled in
4hOnline www.4honline.com before orientation night.
Welcome to the new 4-H year! You can re- enroll for the 2017-2018 4-H year by going to www.4honline.com
Adult Registered Volunteers must also re-enroll on line and complete a new volunteer work agreement form this year.
Courthouse Parade of Trees
The Jerauld Co Courthouse will be hosting their annual Parade of Trees on Dec 15. Any 4-H club interested in decorating a tree may contact the
ROD office to reserve a tree.
Thanks to all who attended our Recognition Event. Congratulations to our youth receiving their awards.
Congratulations also goes to Marcia and Steve Deneke as the recipients of our alumni award and Mary
Reider as the recipient of our Friend of 4-H award. Any uncollected awards and Record Books may be