Weber County 4-H Newsletter
October 2023

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Happy Fall!

I love the changing of seasons.  Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new as the circle of life continues.  Here at the 4-H office we have had many changes as well.  We have started the new 4-H year and we are excited to see all the wonderful things that will be happening.

We are looking forward to having all of the 4-H families join us at our 4-H Kickoff Event at The Hunt Farms on October 9th (see the flyer for more information).  Achievement Night is fast approaching and we are hoping that this will be a fun and meaningful experience for everyone as well. Mark your calendars for November 3rd and more information will be coming. 

Thanks, being part of our 4-H family.  The 4-H Mission statement states that we help create “A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together for positive change.”  Thanks for being a part of this and making a difference.

Sincerely,

David Widdison
Weber County 4-H Program Coordinator

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The next Livestock Council meeting will be on November 2nd at 6:00pm at the 4-H office.
All Livestock Club Leaders are encouraged to attend or send a parent on behalf of their club, and all Livestock Club Members are welcome to attend. 

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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 the current months 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 won the overall high score on the 2022-2023 Livestock Education Tests:

Junior	Intermediate	Senior
Beef-Annica Fuller Goat-Montana Fuller Sheep-Mark Henderson Swine-Aubree Casperson	Beef-Hosanna Hirokawa Goat-Ashley Lamb Sheep-Calista Henderson Swine-Kayla Keisel	Beef-Liahona Hirokawa Goat-Mattie Fuller Sheep-Brooke Lamb Swine-Rylee Keisel

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Daniels Scholarship Program 

The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated students like you. We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels. Daniels Scholars are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and committed to making a difference in the world around them. They are independent and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of this country and their communities and work hard to improve them. Sound like you? Then apply to join an incredible community of over 5,000 Daniels Scholars and alumni across the country.

Apply online September 15 — October 15. Learn more at DanielsFund.org/scholarships 

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Clover by 4-H on Netflix 

Unlock Your Inner Spy - Explore the new activity Mission: #Gameclover https://4-h.org/clover/about/ 

 

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Tractor Supply Clover 

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.

100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally.

Dates for the 2023 Paper Clover Campaigns are: Fall: October 4-15, 2023

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Virtual Diabetes Cook Along 

We are looking forward to our Virtual Diabetes Cook Along classes starting October 3rd at 11:00 am. We will be learning about the Diabetes Plate Method and making Roasted, Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. All are welcome to attend, Here is the registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../free-diabetes-cook-along...

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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!

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Check out the Weber County 4-H Calendar here: https://extension.usu.edu/weber/4h/ 

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Weber County 4-H
1181 N Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden, UT  84404
(801) 399-8202
https://extension.usu.edu/weber/4h/

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