Weber County 4-H Newsletter
April 2023
Spring is here! A time for change and new beginnings. We are excited to announce our Volunteer Leader Appreciation Dinner on May 12, here at the office at 6:30 p.m. We hope that you and your significant other will be able to come and enjoy some food and fun and comradery with each other. We will be handing out some special tokens of appreciation to all leaders who attend. Please register for this on ZSuite.
Thanks for all the wonderful things you are doing. It has been a long Winter, but a super Spring and sensational Summer filled with fun are just around the corner. Take advantage of the many camps and activities available on both the State and local levels.
Have a great Spring!
David Widdision
Weber County 4-H Program Coordinator
4-H Volunteer Leader Appreciation Night
County T-Shirts
Grades K-2nd
Cloverbuds is a great opportunity for youth in Kindergarten through 2nd grade to become involved in 4-H type activities. For only $10 youth can enroll in 4-H and participate in all Cloverbud activities.
The Ankylosaurus Cloverbuds meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the USU Weber County Extension office, 1181 N. Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden.
**Ankylosaurus will not be meeting over Spring Break on April 4th, they will meet again on April 18th.
The Nan-O-Bots Cloverbuds meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30pm-4:30pm at the USU Weber County Extension office, 1181 N. Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden.
Please enroll in ZSuite: https://4h.zsuite.org/
Aggie Camp and Summer Workshops
Shooting Sports
4-H NRA Rimfire Match held on 03/27/23.
Congratulations to the top shooters; Jonothan Gonino (2nd place), Jaedyn Page (1st place), Rosalinda Flores (4th place), Zachary van Langenberg (3rd place)!
Teen Council
Join Teen Council this month at Earth Day Birthday on April 29th from 10am-2pm at the Ogden Botanical Garden. Swing by the 4-H booth and say HI!
*Save the Date for July 14th for a 4-H Summer BBQ/Dance* More info to come.
Teen Council and Ambassador Fundraiser - Fresh picked Oranges - Orders Due April 14th.
Contact the 4-H Office at 801-399-8202 or any Teen Council or Ambassador to place your order.
4-H Teen Council is a leadership group for youth in 8th -12th grades. Members plan 4-H activities, gain leadership skills, and have fun. No prior 4-H involvement necessary, just an interest in improving your leadership abilities. If you are interested in becoming a Teen Council leader, call the 4-H office at 801-399-8202 for more information.
FCS News
The FCS Cooking Challenge will be held on April 15th from 8am-5pm at the 4-H office. Register on ZSuite and come join the fun! Open to ALL Weber County 4-H members.
The FCS Fashion Review will be held on April 26th at 6:30pm at the Marriott-Slaterville Senior Center (1570 West 400 North, Marriott-Slaterville City, Utah 84404). Register on ZSuite and come join the fun! Open to ALL Weber County 4-H members.
Check out the upcoming 2023 FCS Contests. Call the 4-H office at 801-399-8202 with any questions.
Contest Rules can be found at https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/events/state-contests/4h-classic/index
4-H Horse News 
Smart Ponies Club - Horse Study Nights:
Members of all ages, including those who don't have a horse, are invited to attend the Smart Ponies Club for horse study nights on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H office (except for holidays). Gain knowledge & skills to help you excel in all aspects of the horse project.
Horse Contests:
Come participate in Horse Public Speaking and Horse Demonstration Contests on April 12th from 5:30-7:30 at the 4-H Office.
Horse Spring Break Clinics
April 4th - Showmanship and Horseman on the Rail
April 5th - Trail
April 6th - English
Held at Ease Ranch (3888 N Highway 89, Pleasant View, UT 84404). Register on ZSuite today, space is limited!
Upcoming Horse Events:
April 3, 17, 24 - Horse Hipplology Contests
April 4, 5, 6 - Spring Clinics
April 12 - Horse Public Speaking and Demonstration Contests
Horse Show Dates 2023
4-H Livestock News
Weber County 4-H Livestock Exhibitors must participate in 2 approved educational events to qualify for the Weber County Fair.
These events must be official 4-H or FFA approved to receive credit. Each approved event will have a QR Code to scan.
If your club would like to hold an official event it must be approved through the 4-H office BEFORE the event.
Each exhibitor who attends a clinic will be entered into a drawing for a year end prize to be given at the exhibitor meeting (must be present to win).
Weber Jr. Livestock Tagging Dates
Exhibitors must register with 4-H before tagging their animals. Please log onto ZSuite and register today!
Livestock Donations
At the December Livestock council meeting, it was voted to have a $10 enrollment fee per 4-H livestock youth. Starting in 2023-2024 it will be required. For the current year we are asking all registered livestock members for a donation. This money will be used to help the livestock program for things like: belt buckles for test winners, clinic demonstrations, livestock shows, etc. Please log into ZSuite and register under "Events" for your $10 donation. Thank you!Livestock Council Meetings
All Livestock Club Leaders are encouraged to attend and all Livestock Club Members are welcome to attend.
Jr. Livestock Education Tests
Jr. Livestock Education Tests
From October through July, Weber County 4-H members in grades 3-12 can compete in the Livestock Education Tests. To participate, youth must be enrolled in 4-H (and enrollment fees paid). 4-H members can take the test online in ZSuite: https://4h.zsuite.org/. (Click on “Events” to find this month’s test).
Awards are given for each species in each division.Each month's tests are prepared for all four species: beef, sheep, swine, and goats.
Each month will focus on a different chapter or two of the handbooks.
Youth can select the test for the species they are studying. They do not have to be raising that species to participate in the test. You can compete in all 4 project areas.
The tests are a combination of true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
All the questions for the test come from the Ohio State University Resource manuals, which are available for purchase from the 4-H office. The cost per book is about $30 depending on the species.
This is an open book test with a time limit of 30 minutes to complete each test. Tests will close the last day of each month.
Congratulations to the following youth who excelled in the March livestock tests:
| Junior | Intermediate | Senior | |
| Beef | Montana Fuller | Hosanna Hirokawa, Shae Casperson, Bridger Fuller (tie) | Mattie Fuller |
| Goat | Montana Fuller | Kayla Keisel | Rylee Keisel |
| Sheep | Montana Fuller | Ashley Lamb | Chance Bass |
| Swine | Kaylee Casperson | Kayla Keisel, Ashley Lamb (tie) | Rylee Keisel |
April Test Schedule:
Beef: Chapter 10
Goat: Chapter 9
Sheep: Chapter 10
Swine: Chapters 19, 20 and 25
STEM
Check out Weber 4-H STEM at the library
4-H Upcoming Events
Tractor Supply and 4-H - Spring Paper Clover Days 4/26/23-5/07/23
Don't forget to Re-enroll!
September 1st started the new 4-H year, which means it is time to re-enroll (members & leaders need to enroll EACH 4-H year). Log onto ZSuite to enroll: https://4h.zsuite.org/ Your enrollment status will remain "pending" until the enrollment fee has been paid. If you have questions about the online enrollment, please call the 4-H office at 801-399-8202.
It is best to complete your 4-H enrollment early in the 4-H year. This way you won't miss out on being informed of important dates, fun activities & workshops, contest dates, tagging dates, etc. Take a few minutes and complete your family's 4-H enrollment today!
Weber County Fair - August 9-12, 2023
Enter your projects in the Weber County Fair. Indoor Exhibits registration deadline is July 28, 2023
Earth Day Birthday
Celebrate Earth Day with us and see the Ogden Botanical Gardens in bloom!
Become a Volunteer
Are you interested in becoming a 4-H club leader? 4-H leaders support youth as they learn by doing by providing guidance and opportunities for meaningful leadership roles in their 4-H club and community.
What are the responsibilities of 4-H leaders?
Develop a caring relationship with members.Create a safe environment for 4-H members.
Provide opportunities for youth to build skills.
Create opportunities for youth to value and practice service to others.
Allow youth to make decisions and lead.
Create an inclusive environment.
Keep up-to-date and trained.
What qualifications/skills do 4-H leaders need?
Sincere interest in the safety and well-being of youth.Desire to facilitate and motivate youth while nurturing self-esteem, decision-making skills, responsibility, and leadership.
Successfully pass the volunteer training process.
Ability to organize information and materials and delegate responsibility.
Ability to work and communicate effectively both verbally and written.
Desire to motivate parents and other volunteers.
Interest in working in partnership with youth, other volunteers and professional staff in an educational setting.
Willingness to adopt the philosophy, policies, and procedures of your 4-H organization.
You don’t have to be an expert in a project topic to be a leader! By following the project resources, learning along with your members and involving others, there is no limit to the variety of 4-H clubs or projects you can run!
Check out the Weber County 4-H Calendar here: https://extension.usu.edu/weber/4h/ Weber County 4-H
1181 N Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 399-8202
webercounty4-H.org
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