WASHINGTON STATE FAIR – Message from Tom Gwin
At 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 8, 2020), the Washington State Fair announced the cancellation of the 2020 fair.
This will result in the cancellation of the face-to-face Washington State 4-H Fair for 2020 as well. The WA State 4-H Fair Board has been meeting and will continue meeting over the next two week to determine what fair activities and exhibits can be conducted virtually. Several factors will be considered before making a final decision. The results of our deliberations will then go out to our 4-H family no later than July 25.
Best Regards,
Tom Gwin
State 4-H Fair Manager
PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR
The 2020 Pend Oreille County Fair has been cancelled. While there will not be a virtual option offered through the POC Fair Board, please contact the Fair Board if you have questions about market animals.
4-H Virtual Showcase Brainstorming Meeting
All Club Leaders are invited to attend the 4-H Virtual Showcase Brainstorming meeting on July 14th from 7:00-8:00 via Zoom. Please contact Vickie Blanchet (schoolontheroad@gmail.com) for a Zoom link.
Tech Wizards Classes
- Tuesdays at 1:30 PM: CryptoClub for Middle Schoolers explores secret codes.
- Wednesdays at 1:30 PM or Thursdays at 10:00 AM: Jr Tech Wizards for the elementary age youth. Lots of fun STEM and art projects. During the rest of July, we will be covering Up-cycling, Paper Rollercoasters, and Backyard Bugs.
Contact Vickie Blanchet at 509.671.2428 if you would like your children to participate.
Pend Oreille County Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/pendoreille4H/
Check us out for county information and for links to our many project-based Facebook Groups. Check out project ideas ~ add project ideas ~ share your projects!
4-H Volunteer Award Nomination Deadlines are Approaching!
Is there someone from Pend Oreille County who you think needs to be recognized? Let the Leader Council know ASAP and let’s get them nominated. Here are the deadlines for nominations for the various awards:
August 1:
Alumni Award
Salute to Excellence Award (Less than 10 years)
Salute to Excellence Award (Lifetime-Over 10 years)
Heather Rider Award
Volunteer’s Staff Award
September 1:
Outstanding County Volunteer
Outstanding Teen Leader
September 15:
Washington State Friend of 4-H
4-H Virtual Showcase Judges Training Opportunity!
Have you thought about becoming a judge for 4-H? Are you already a judge for 4-H? Have you been through the basics of judging for 4-H? Can you make a successful 4-H comment sandwich? We are looking for current 4-H judges and new volunteers who have subject matter knowledge who are willing to learn how to judge and interact with 4-H youth virtually.
We have a few class sessions that are for everyone, like Technology Basics and Basics of Judging for 4-H; then we move into subject matter sessions. We are getting these organized and there will be a VERY short turnaround.
Below is the tentative outline for dates/times and short descriptions for the training sessions. We will be collecting registration/contact information from those who wish to participate and creating a list to share around the state. Please stay tuned to your next Tuesday News for firmed up dates/times and how to register for these Zoom sessions.
The tentative timeline is as follows
1st Session: For all participants – Technology Basics, Sat., July 18th, 10 AM-noon
2nd Session: For all participants – Basics of Judging for 4-H, Sat., July 18th, 1 -3 PM
3rd Session: Performance Animals, Sun., July 19th, 1-3 PM (horse, dog, llama, goat-trail)
4th Session: Large Livestock, Sunday, July 19th, 3-5 PM (beef, sheep, swine, goat, dairy cattle)
5th Session: Small Animals, Tues., July 21st, 6-8 PM (poultry, rabbit, cavy, cat, pocket pet/world of small animals)
6th Plus Extended Sessions: Static Display items/Still life, Public Presentations, Activities
Saturday, July 25th, start time and order of presentations to be determined based on the length of time needed by each presenter (20 minutes to 1 hour)
Garden science, educational posters, public presentations, activities, photography, textile arts, foods, expressive arts, STEM/STEAM, shooting sports, and natural resources are what we have on the schedule for now
Please share this training event far and wide as we invite experienced and new volunteers to train and/or re-train as judges, as we all navigate our new virtual world of 4-H Shows!
Pam Watson, M.Ed.
WSU Lewis County Extension, 4-H
pwatson@wsu.edu
4-H Leader Council
The next Leader Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place via Zoom. The Zoom link and reminder will be sent the day before the Leader Council meeting.
National 4-H Council Announces Tractor Supply Company Summer Online Campaign
From Sara Hutches, 4-H Council:
As many of you know, this spring, the Tractor Supply Company (TSC) Spring Paper Clover campaign was postponed as we waited to see how the COVID pandemic would unfold. We were hopeful that this would be a short interruption and we’d be able to continue as planned. Unfortunately, months later, many of 4-H programs are restricted from in-person programming and stores are still working to minimize face to face customer interaction. The more we explored options around rescheduling, the more it became clear that we needed to go in a different direction, one that doesn’t depend on in-person interaction and that wouldn’t jeopardize the success of the Fall Paper Clover Campaign by having too many similar customer asks in a short time frame.
As a result, we are excited to announce that TSC is working with us to host a 100% online fundraising campaign this summer. From July 15-26, 2020 customers can donate at online check out This should work for both online (shipped) purchases and curbside pickup. The funds for this campaign will be distributed to local 4-H programs via the Fourward Fund.
We’ve done a little bit with TSC in online fundraising before, but nothing near this extensive. We are excited to use this challenging time period to see how we can grow digital point-of-sale fundraising so that when we return to a “normal” Paper Clovers campaign, we can apply those learnings.
This all being said, we are full steam ahead planning for Fall Paper Clover. The dates are the same as before, 10/7/20-10/18/20. TSC is planning on providing additional promotion to try to make it a huge kickoff to the 4-H year. We are hopeful that we will be able to have kids in-store, but may need to consider alternatives at that time.
We will provide social graphics to help in promoting the Summer online donation campaign digitally, but those won’t be ready until right before the campaign begins. In addition, because this is different than our regular Paper Clover campaign and entirely digital, we don’t expect individual clubs and
4-Hers to participate like normal, just have them mark their calendars for the fall.
Thanks again for your flexibility and patience!
Extension Study Circles on Racism Are Forming Now!
Please distribute internally and widely. Volunteers are welcome.
Michael Wallace
WSU Extension, Regional Specialist
(360) 778-5813
e-mail: mlwallace@wsu.edu
The link to the following document is July2020RacismAndEquity-v4
Share Your STEM Project Or Activity on the 4-H STEM Showcase Instagram Page!
An @4HSTEMShowcase Instagram page has been created, and we would love to profile 4-Her’s STEM projects from around the state on it. If it’s science of any kind – tech, engineering, or math – we want to see it!
It’s easy to share. Just send a jpeg with the 4-Her’s first name, county name and project they are sharing to Michelle Green at michelle.green@wsu.edu. If the county has an Instagram page, we will tag them if it posts. We have 4-Hers doing awesome things, and we want to see them learning by doing!
Our New State Ambassador Program – Moving Forward With a Clear Vision In 2020!
The Washington 4-H State Ambassadors have a new team of youth leaders from all 4 districts!
They are:
NW District: Samantha Ollis, Danaya Snavely, and Raya Jakobsen.
SW District: Raegan Boyse, Bethany Jacks, Camille Talbot, Mariah Moran, and Sara Baldwin.
SE District: Alana Phillips, Riley Ziegler, Chloe Clyburn, Tori Gutierrez, and Elsie Cziske.
NE District: Peyton Distad, Hayley McDonald, and Peter Minick.
The team also includes state ambassador alumni Hannah Lea and Victoria D’Arienzo as planning team members, as well as Hailey Fagerness and Grant Hollar serving as team support consultants.
Our state ambassadors have chosen to start their work by focusing their action projects in the following areas: Increasing 4-H Awareness, Increasing Teen Involvement in 4-H, and Positive Community Support. Better networking with youth leaders from all over the state is a key priority, as it will allow the team to help them further strengthen the skills and contributions they can provide in their own counties.
We will continue to work together virtually using Zoom video conference calls and our Slack discussion group and will add in-person activities when this becomes possible.
Senior 4-H members interested in becoming an active member of the SA team can email 4-H State Ambassadors at wasa.4h@wsu.edu.
National 4-H Council Shares Survey on COVID-19 Effects on Youth Mental Health and Loneliness
A new survey commissioned by National 4 H Council, and conducted by the Harris Poll, finds that 7 in 10 teens are struggling with their mental health in the wake of COVID-19. More than half of those surveyed shared that the pandemic has increased their feelings of loneliness, with 64 percent believing it will have a lasting impact on their mental health. The survey, conducted in May 2020, is among the first to examine the impact this unprecedented public health crisis has had on U.S. teens. The aims of the survey are to help practitioners gain a deeper understanding of the state of teen mental health and to gather teen perspectives on the issue as 4-H aims to empower young people with the resources and support to address their health and well-being head on.
Read the full article at
https://4-h.org/media/new-survey-finds-7-in-10-teens-are-struggling-with-mental-health/
WA 4-H Teen Equity and Inclusion Task Force, Led by Mayyadah Zagelow, King County 4-H, Featured on NBC News Learn!
Mayyadah Zagelow of Seattle, Washington leads the Washington State 4-H Teen Equity and Inclusion Task Force. Its purpose is to educate youth and adult leaders in 4-H on how to be supportive and inclusive of their LGBTQ+ peers.
“4-H Inspires Kids to Do” is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the 4-H Organization, and NBC came to Washington to film the Task Force’s retreat. Here is the link to the video that NBC produced and placed on their NBC Learn website:
https://www.nbclearn.com/4-H/cuecard/120870
12-Year-Old Talon Lane Discusses Digital Inclusion With Vint Cerf, “Father of the Internet”
Talon Lane, who lives in Ferry County, struggles to access the internet for basic tasks like doing research and completing homework. He talks with Vint Cerf about the importance of digital inclusion on Native American reservations and all across America.
Here’s the link to the YouTube video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y9kAB0MGQ&feature=youtu.be
The Marconi Society
Upcoming BOGS° Promotion Features 4-H Branded Boots!
From National 4-H Council:
As we unofficially begin summer, we are excited to finalize the details around the launch of the special 4-H branded BOGS° boots. This has been a very long process that will culminate with the release of the boots the second week in July.
BOGS° will donate $5 for each pair of BOGS° 4-H boots sold to the National 4-H Council. The new 4-H boots will be available for men, women, and children.
The boots will be sold online as well as in brick and mortar stores, so they will be available nationwide. Following is a list of Washington state stores where the boots should be available. A national list can be found here. The list is in development and subject to change.
| CASCADE FARM AND OUTDOOR | 598 N WILBUR AVE | WALLA WALLA |
| COASTAL FARM AND HOME | 260 HIGHLINE DRIVE | WENATCHEE |
| COASTAL FARM AND HOME | 2021 MARKET STREET | MOUNT VERNON |
| COASTAL FARM AND HOME | 2112 SOUTH FIRST STREET | YAKIMA |
| COASTAL FARM AND HOME | 1425 OUTLET COLLECTION WA | AUBURN |
| COASTAL FARM AND HOME | 990 E WASHINGTON BLDG A | SEQUIM |
| COASTAL FARM AND HOME | 9623 STATE AVE | MARYSVILLE |
| COASTAL FARM AND HOME | MONROE PLAZA 19881 SR2 | MONROE |
| RANCH AND HOME | 845 N. COLUMBIA CNTR BLVD | KENNEWICK |
| STAN’S MERRY MART | 733 S WENATCHEE AVENUE | WENATCHEE |
| WILCO FARMERS-BATTLEGROUND | 815 WEST MAIN STREET | BATTLEGROUND |
| WILCO FARMERS-BREMERTON | 4330 WHEATON WAY | BREMERTON |
| WILCO FARMERS-GIG HARBOR | 3408 HUNT STREET NW | GIG HARBOR |
| WILCO FARMERS-KELSO | 200 KELSO DRIVE | KELSO |
| WILCO FARMERS-PUYALLUP | 10409 E CANYON ROAD | PUYALLUP |
| WILCO FARMERS-VANCOUVER | 1901 NE 162ND STREET | VANCOUVER |
Handout from WSDA Animal Services Livestock Inspection Program Addresses Brand Inspection Requirements for Cattle in Youth Market Sales
The WSDA Animal Services Livestock Inspection Program has created a handout with regard to brand inspections required for cattle that change ownership as it pertains to 4-H kids/fairs.
The document can be found by clicking here.
WSDA Shares Update on Out-of-State Pigs Coming to Washington Due to COVID-19
The Washington State Department of Agriculture, Animal Services Division has recently released a document regarding the increased importing of pigs to Washington due to COVID-19 related closures and production slowdowns. The document, titled “What you should know about out-of-state pigs in Washington State” is available by clicking here.
WSDA Shares Recommendations for Reducing COVID-19 Risk in Groups of People Caring for Groups of Animals
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has recently made some recommendations regarding reducing COVID-19 risk in animal care. The documents are available by clicking on the title below:
Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol
Group Livestock Care Instructions
Additional Equine Resources Added to Horse Project Page
Extension Horses COVID-19 Infographics for Equine Owners and Facilities have been added to the Horse Project page. They are located under the “Other Resources and Websites” link and are intended to provide general information.
WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Caring for Your Family During COVID-19
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families has created a resource for parents during COVID-19. The WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Caring for Your Family During COVID-19 was developed to help parents and their families navigate the pandemic and the days to follow. The publication is available at https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/FS_0039.pdf.
Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe
With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing every day, psychologists offer insights on how to separate yourself from others, while still getting the social support you need.
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
Everyday Actions to Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses
Here are everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
A WSU hand-washing video can be accessed here.
There’s also this link to the Washington State Department of Health’s ‘WashYourHandsingTon” web page.
WSU has established an informational website that is being frequently updated – it can be found here. It has general information from the Center for Disease Control and the Washington State Department of Health.
Because of differing levels of outbreaks and risk of exposure to covid-19 and the coronavirus in different communities, please refer to your local health department and your local County Extension Office for information applicable to your community.