March 4-H Newsletter

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

SENIOR CAMP TRIP

Pack your overnight bags and get ready for a great time! We are having 'A Road Trip Adventure'! The trip is to Billings. While in Billings we will visit MSU Billings, Rocky Mountain College, Rocky Mountain Equestrian Center and Billings City College. How are you in an Escape Room? We'll find out! There will also be a trip to the IMAX Theater. We will leave the afternoon ofMarch 28th and return the afternoon of March 30, 2019.

Please return your registration by March 15, 2019 to the JBC Extension Office.

FAIR BOOK COVER CONTEST

75th Annual Judith Basin County Fair
August 7-11, 2018, Stanford, MT. Fair
Book cover.

Get your cameras ready! Fair Time is creeping up on us quicker than you might expect. It's time for the cover contest. The contest is open to 4-H members, regardless of age. A $40 gift certificate to North Forty will be awarded to the winner.

Due to the Extension Office: Friday, March 15, 2019.

Picture resolution needs to be as high as possible. Picture may be in color or black & white. No panoramic pictures. Picture will need to cover 5"W x 7 1/2"H portrait style. Pictures may include people, but should not be the primary subject. Member must take the photo.The following elements must be added to the picture:

Judith Basin County Fair, August 6-10, 2019, Stanford, MT

Last years winner was Kaitlyn Boberg. Thank you to all entries. It was a close contest.

2019 4-H Senior Camp
"Road Trip Adventure"

March 28-30, Billings, MT

We will depart at 5:00 PM on Thursday and Return at 3:00 PM on Saturday
Registration Fee- $50 (includes lodging, all meals, tours and activities)
Registration Deadline - March 15
This camp is for all 4-H Members 13 and older

Teen 4-H members from Fergus, Petroleum & Judith Basin County's

Sr. Camp Registration Form - due March 15
To the Fergus County Extension Office
712 West Main, Lewistown, MT  59457
Please include $50 registration fee to 4-H Leaders Council

Name______________________________________________________________________Age______________Phone____________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Camp Health Form
In case of emergency contact________________________________________________________________Phone____________________
Existing Medical Conditions_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Allergies________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Medications____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Family Doctor________________________________________________________________________________Phone____________________

Date of last tetanus shot________________________
I give permission for the camp nurse to administer simple medications such as Tylenol, Pepto Bismal or cold medications to my child. ________Yes_______No

I give permission to the camp nurse, local EMS personnel and local hospital personnel to administer emergency care and or surgery if the need arises.
Parents signature_____________________________________________________________________________Date______________
Home Phone___________________________Work Phone____________________________Cell Phone______________________

Code of Conduct

I will conduct myself in a polite and positive manner at all times, with fellow campers, chaperones and guest speakers. I will be respectful of the facilities that are used to house camp. I will not associate with firearms, tobacco, illegal drugs or alcohol. I understand that I am not allowed in the sleeping quarters of the opposite sex. I understand the violation of these rules can result in dismissal from camp and my parents would be responsible for my transportation home.

Members signature_______________________________________________________________________________Date__________________
Parents signature_________________________________________________________________________________Date__________________

FAIR BOOK ADS

A friendly reminder to have your fair book ads turned in to the JBC Extension Office no later than March 22, 2019

 Members it is very important that you contact your prospects yourself. This shows the prospect you are committed to your part in 4-H.

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Have you found a fossil? It's more than a rock. Join us March 26, 2019 at the Afterschool Program to learn more about them. We will be at the Stanford School. All students K-6 are welcome to attend. Please call the office if you have any questions! The program takes place from 4:00 pm. till 5:30 pm. Parents will need to make arrangements to pick up children from the Stanford School. The next Afterschool program is scheduled forApril 23, 2019. We will have a speaker from the First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park.

4-H REC LAB

Hopefully everyone that was interested in Rec Lab this year 'found' the location for sign-up. This is going to be a sleuthing good time, 'Investigating the Possibilities'. This year's Rec Lab will take place in Chester, MT from March 22-24, 2019. Registration is open in 4honline. If you have any questions please contact us at the JB County Extension office.

ARCHERY SHOOTS

There were several Archery shoots this past month. Now it is time for the State match in Bozeman. Are you ready?

State Match: March 1-3, 2019

For more information contact the JB County Extension Office: 406-566-2277 ext. 104 or 105 or email: [email protected]

SPRING FLING JR BEEF SHOW
DEER LODGE, MT

Time to think Spring, it's time for the Spring Fling Beef Show in Deer Lodge. You may bring cattle anytime after 3 pm. on March 15, 2019. Registration will begin at 7:30 am. Saturday March 16, 2019. If you are bringing a camper power is available for $15/night. Please contact the JBC Extension office for an entry form or more information.

Entry deadline: must be postmarked by March 8, 2019

4-H ANIMAL SALES

Have you started thinking about where to purchase your pigs and lambs from this year? Sale event info is starting to come in to our office. We will be compiling all the sale info that comes in. Please contact JBC Extension if you are interested in these sales. Phone: 406-566-2277 ext. 104 or 105, email: [email protected]

4-H HIPPOLOGY CONTEST

Cascade County 4-H Horse Leaders will be presenting the 4-H Hippology Contest (formally known as Horse Skill-a-Thon) to be held on March 9, 2019.
The contest is open to 4-H members who qualify for Montana 4-H Congress. It will take place at the MSU Cascade County Extension office, 3300 Third Street NE, #9, Great Falls, MT from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The cost is $5 per 4-H member. Deadline is March 6, 2019. If you are interested in gong contact the JBC Extension office.

CLOVERBUD CAMP 2019

Have you started thinking about camp yet? Applications and online registrations are opening up. 4-H Cloverbud camp at Loon Lake is now open. Camp will be June 7-9, 2019. Cost is $120 for one youth and one adult, $50 for each additional youth or adult. Registration due June 1, 2019.

DEMONSTRATION DAY

Time will fly by so be sure to start thinking about Demonstration Day. This year's is set for April 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Stanford School.

Registration deadline is March 29, 2019.

INTERNATIONAL HOSTING

Host families are needed for Japanese students. ages 12-16 who will be in Montana from about July 22 - August 17, 2019. families should have kids ages 10-18 living at home. Families without children or younger children may host an adult chaperone. This is a great opportunity to learn about another culture first-hand. Delegates come to experience life in a typical American family so planning special activities is not necessary. To apply go to:

www.states4hexchange.org/apply/host/

In addition, families can host a youth from Costa Rica or Norway. Program dates are June 26 - July 21 or 22, 2019. The deadline for this program is

NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2019

Apply using the same link as above.

IPYA (formerly IFYE) HOSTING

Montana International 4-H Youth Exchange (IPYA) delegates need hosts from July 12, 2019 (end of Congress) for about 2-3 weeks at a time. These young adults from European countries want a better understanding of Montana farm and ranch practices, although families do not need to live on a farm or ranch to host. There are 13 young adults from eight countries coming to Montana, with stays ranging from five weeks to three months. Contact:
[email protected] for more information.

ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS (AYP)

Host families needed for high school students from Japan, South Korea or Eurasia (FLEX program). Students are here from August 2019 through May/June 2020. Contact: [email protected] for more information.

All of these programs the volunteer and families are not reimbursed for hosting. Expenses should be limited to the extra cost of food and utilities related to having another person in your home.

4-H LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS

Please feel free to ask any 4-H leaders, volunteers or parents question. They will have answers or know how to find out. You can also call the office at 566-2277 ext. 104 or 105 anytime! Enjoy your 4-H year!

DOG & RANCH
HORSE CLINICS

There will be a dog clinic March 10, 2019 at Bos Terra from Noon-2:00 pm with Nicole Tholt.

Monday nights will be our 4-H Ranch Horse Practice nights again this summer starting Monday June 3, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Be working on your project books while the weather is still nasty outside!! Be on the lookout for other clinic dates in the next newsletter. For more info contact Erlonna at 406-366-3273.

Demonstration & Speech Day Registration

April 7, 2019
1:00 p.m. ~ Stanford School
Due to Extension Office  March 29, 2019by

NAME____________________________________________________CLUB___________________________________

IF ON A GAVEL GAME TEAM, LIST OTHER MEMBERS:
_______________________________________   ________________________________________   _____________________________________________

CHECK YOUR DIVISION                                        ______Junior (9-10 yrs)
(Determined by age on Oct. 1, 2018)                ______Intermediate (11-13 yrs.)
                                                                                  ______Seniors (14-19 yrs.)
                                                                                  ______Cloverbuds

CATEGORY (Check one)                             ______Demonstration
                                                                        ______Illustrated Talk
                                                                        ______Speech
                                                                        ______Broadcast
                                                                        ______Commercial
                                                                        ______Gavel Games Team
                                                                        ______Cloverbud "Show & Tell"

TITLE OF PRESENTATION:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

APPROX. LENGTH:_________________________MIN.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: INSIDE_____________________________ OUTSIDE______________________________
                                                   KITCHEN__________________________________

TIME YOU WOULD PREFER*:______________________________(first-come, first-served basis)

*Times will be scheduled every 15 minutes for Seniors starting at 1:00 pm. All others will be scheduled every 10 minutes. If you are coming from farther away and need a later time please note.

Demonstration & Public Speaking Categories

Prepared Speech

You may choose any topic for this speech. Time limits are listed below. Note cards may be used but you should not read from them. No props or visual aids are allowed in the prepared speech category.

• Beginners:                               3-5 minutes
• Juniors:                                     5-7 minutes
• Seniors:                                    5-7 minutes; plus 2-3 minutes impromptu

Illustrated Talk

A communication that conveys information with the use of visual items and illustrations. Charts and posters are used to enhance oral presentaions.
To be effective an oral presentation must be concise and flow smoothly. Illustrated Talks are not timed and there are no point deductions assessed for being under - or overtime. However, it will be helpful to follow these time guidelines. Keep in mind that your Illustrated Talk at State Congress must be at least 7 minutes long.

• Beginners:                                3-5 Minutes
• Juniors:                                      5-7 minutes
• Seniors:                                     7-20 minutes

Demonstration

A presentation that shows how to complete a task - a hands-on, step-by-step presentation that prepares the audience to complete a task. This is a "how to" presentation.

Team Demonstration: Two persons work together to deliver the presentation. Each person must share equally in the verbal and visual parts of the presentation.

Time guidelines are the same as for Illustrated Talk.

Commercials

They're short, They're fun and they are convincing! They encourage you to buy things or to become involved. Here's our chance to create one.

• Choose a product or idea you would like to sell.
• Cover or conceal any brand names and create your own brand name.
• Prepare a convincing presentation that would make your audience want to by this product. Remember, commercials are quite short.
• Be certain your commercial includes the three parts of an effective communication: an introduction that catches attention, a body that gives documentation of reasons the audience should buy the product or idea, and a summary that leaves an impression of the most important idea you want the audience to remember.

Broadcast

You can be the voice behind some of those exciting stories you hear on the radio. Your radio broadcast may be written and you may read from your script. You will be in your broadcasting booth: speaking over a microphone. The success of your story will depend on the words you choose, organization of your information, use of your voice, and rate of delivery, You need to prepare a newscast, which would include 4 to 5 news items of about 30 seconds each.

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