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2021 April

Posted by madeline.green | April 2, 2021

COVID-19 Re-Engaging in In-Person Activities 

4-H Leaders!

Now that Pend Oreille county has moved to Phase 3 effective March 22, let Beverly know if you have 4-H activities that would require you to have in-person club gatherings.  The maximum number of individuals allowed in-person is 15, not counting at least 2 Leaders.  Beverly will assist you in completing a Safety Plan that has to be approved by the County Extension Director before any in-person gatherings can take place.

Also, your 4-H Kits are ready for pick up.  Please contact Beverly if you need confirmation of the youth who are fully enrolled in your respective clubs.  She can give you ideas on how to get their kits delivered to them safely.

Beverly’s contact information:  beverly.sarles@wsu.edu or 509-447-6453.


 

Upcoming Bear Aware Classes

 

See the Bear Aware homepage to register.

Bear Aware at Home Flyer, includes dates and QR code to register

Bear Aware While Hiking Flyer. Includes dates and QR Code to register

Bear Spray Class Flyer. Classes to be held May 25th and 26th with a total of twelve 30 minute sessions. 15 people per session. to be held in person, with pre registration required. Contact Madeline Green at (509) 447-2401 or madeline.green@wsu.edu to register.


 

Youth Empowerment Opportunity Available!

Virtual Youth Leadership Academy – King County

King County YMPEP would like to share a rare youth empowerment opportunity offered to WA State youth, by our partner, the Prevent Coalition.

What: Two day CADCA Youth Leadership training. Youth will participate in 1 day of “Key Essentials,” including utilizing the strategic prevention framework to build capacity and implement prevention strategies, and 1 day of Photovoice training which teaches community assessment and using photography as a means for social change. This training is typically provided at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) annual conferences, part of their National Youth Leadership Initiative (NYLI).

When & Where: This training will be held virtually on April 7 & 8 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

Cost: There is no cost for youth to attend.

Who is invited to participate?: This training is open to all middle school and high school-aged youth, no previous prevention experience is required.

Register here.

Questions? Please send to Jesse Jimenez, Community Prevention Project Coordinator: jesse.jimenez@esd112.org


 

JOANN 4-H Spring Campaign Runs Through April 30

 

JOANN and 4-H are once again teaming up to collect donations at the register and offer special discounts for JOANN/4-H Rewards Card members. The activation will help in the effort to ensure every kid has an equal opportunity to succeed by bringing 4-H to more kids nationwide via local unrestricted funding. Visit any JOANN store through April 30, 2021 to participate or donate online.

In addition, this year during the campaign, JOANN will be hosting a free, take home craft event on April 18 in all stores. The kits will include LEGO DOTs and kids will be able to create a bunny and chick and coloring pages. In each craft bag with be messaging about donating to 4-H and creating opportunity for all.


 

The Experience 4-H Small Animal Series is Back!!

REMINDER!  INTRO TO SHOWING CATS IS THIS SATURDAY!

Join us for a Zoom workshop all about showing cats. This workshop is for 4-H youth in the cat project and anyone interested in learning about what it takes to show a cat. You do not need to own a cat to participate in this workshop.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: April 3, 2021, 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting

The WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Small Animal Committee will offer the following workshops in April and May:

Introduction to Showing Cats:

See the above reminder!

Cavy Basics (this workshop is a repeat of same workshop previously offered in January):

Cavy Basics is a Zoom workshop covering introductory information for youth new to caring for and raising cavies. Youth do not need to own a cavy to participate in the Zoom. Topics covered will include feed, water, housing, and basic handling for safety (picking up a cavy, holding a cavy, posing a cavy on a table).

When: April 17, 2021, 1:00 to 2:30 PM Pacific Time

Register in advance for this meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Introduction to Judging Contests for Rabbit & Cavy 4-H Members:

You get to be the judge! An introduction to judging contests and how to mark your scorecard. Judge a few practice classes from photographs of rabbits and cavies. Note to parents: This workshop may be challenging for younger 4-H members as understanding number patterns is part of participating in a Judging Contest. Youth age 9 and younger should have an adult helper present during the workshop.

When: May 15, 2021, 1:00 to 2:30 PM Pacific Time

Register in advance for this meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


 

Presenting:  Workshops on Raising Poultry and Rabbits for Home Use

The WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Small Animal Committee is presenting the following workshops:

Raising Poultry for Home Use:

Have you been thinking about or have you just started raising poultry for your family? Raising Poultry for Home Use is an introduction to raising poultry for eggs and/or meat. This workshop will be informational with an opportunity to ask questions. Raising Poultry for Home Use is designed for adult 4-H volunteers, parents/guardians, and teens (such as Int./Sr. 4-H and FFA members). The information presented may not hold the attention of a younger audience.

When:  Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Pacific Time

Register in advance for this meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Raising Rabbits for Home Use:

Have you been thinking about or have you just started raising rabbits for your family? Raising Rabbits for Home Use is an introduction to raising rabbits for meat. This workshop will be informational with an opportunity to ask questions. Raising Rabbits for Home Use is designed for adult 4-H volunteers, parents/guardians, and teens (such as Int./Sr. 4-H and FFA members). The information presented may not hold the attention of a younger audience.

When:  Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 06:30 to 8:30 PM Pacific Time

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


 

Livestock Field Days Continue in April!

Youth in 4-H, FFA or open class exhibitions are invited to join us for an exciting virtual youth market livestock field day series!

The University of Idaho Extension, Nez Perce county in partnership with the Washington State University Whitman and Asotin counties have hosted a popular and informative youth market livestock field day in the Lewis-Clark Valley for many years. In 2020 these events were cancelled due to COVID-19, and in 2021 they will be delivered virtually using Zoom, making it possible for us to invite more participants than ever to join in the fun and learning!

Sessions will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PST for Market Beef , Market Swine, Market Sheep (April 3) and Market Goat (April 10). Click on the session to see the flyer!

There is a fee of $5 per registration per session to help pay for some of the associated costs of producing this event. For Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington youth, there are limited scholarships available.

The registration link is https://bit.ly/2021livestockfielddayregistration.

Questions? Contact any of the individuals below:

UI Extension, Benewah County: 208-245-2422 | Gail Silkwood, gsilkwood@uidaho.edu
UI Extension, Nez Perce County: 208-790-3096 | Judy Floch, jfloch@uidaho.edu
WSU Extension, Asotin County: 509-243-2009 | Mark Heitstuman, heitstuman@wsu.edu
WSU Extension, Whitman County: 509-397-6290 | Janet Schmidt, schmidtj@wsu.edu


Spring 4-H Continuing Volunteer Education Evening Classes Offered in April!

Snohomish County’s Spring Continuing Volunteer Education Classes continue on evenings in April. These classes are open to all Extension programs statewide. Classes to be offered are:

Group Basics – April 19th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm   

Delegation – April 20th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Conflict Management – April 28th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

For further information, including class descriptions, and to sign up for classes, click this link!


 

More State Equine Contest Updates!

Registration for the Washington State 4- H
Hippology Contest is now open!

 

The Washington State 4-H Hippology Contest will be held June 5 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Registration for the contest is now open!

Registration is due MAY 1, 2021.

The entry fee for the Hippology Contest is $20.00 per contestant.

Full information and the fillable registration form is available by clicking HERE.


2021 State Horse Bowl Registration Packet and Information Now Available!

 

The 2021 State Horse Bowl Packet is now available! Registration Deadline is April 10, 2021Registration information and forms can be found here.

Horse Bowl Rules information can be found here.


Washington State 4-H Equine Science & Horsemanship Series Offered Tuesdays Through April 27

All are welcome to join the statewide fun!
Come learn about horses with us!

REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO JOIN:
Registration link: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcodeygqzsrHdd48glKLK4-7XRcoiAYC29x


 

Facilitate the Awesome 2021 is Here!

Live Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/yp8mk43a


 

Washington State 4-H Dairy Judging and Quiz Bowl Contests Set For July

The State 4-H Dairy contests for Judging and Quiz Bowl determine the individuals that will represent Washington by participating at the National events.  This year both contests will be held on July 20, 2021 at the Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington.

General Dairy Judging Team information can be found by clicking here.

General Quiz Bowl Team information can be found by clicking here.

If you have an individual 4-H’er or team that wants to compete, please contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext. 3, or at garyf@wsu.edu.


 A Fun Online Activity for Youth is Available From the Center for Disease Control:

Play “Solve the Outbreak” on the CDC Website Today!

 

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to get clues and analyze data to Solve the Outbreak and save lives. In this fun, interactive app you get to try your hand at becoming a Disease Detective. You’ll travel the world chasing outbreaks like the ones real-life CDC Disease Detectives help fight. Should you quarantine the town, send for more lab results, or alert the media?

The better your answers, the faster you’ll climb the ranks and achieve Disease Detective status! Master Level 1 to unlock even more exciting scenarios and earn honors for your demonstrated expertise!

Link to CDC Activity Page:
https://www.cdc.gov/mobile/applications/sto/sto-web.html


State 4-H Advisory Board Meeting Minutes are Now Available

 

Advisory Board meeting minutes and summaries for October 24, 2020 (Minutes) (Summary) and January 23, 2021 (Minutes)(Summary) are now available.

Other minutes and information can be found at https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/state-advisory-board/


Revitalized HALTER Courses Now Available!

Extension Horses HALTER courses are revitalized!

The revitalized Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource program, called HALTER, is a progressive series of four lessons is designed to offer equine science information, student activities, and techniques to foster positive youth development. Each level builds on the previous one: once each level and the associated requirements are completed, participants will receive a certificate of completion. This is an excellent tool and program for anyone working with horses.

Topics in each level include:

Halter Level 1

  • Keeping your horse at home
  • Basic horse care and management
  • Horse Power: Positive Youth Development and Horses

Halter Level 2

  • Introduction to Horses and Horse Activities
  • Understanding Bits for Horses
  • Learning Styles and Riding Instruction
  • Ages and Stages for Working with Youth

Halter Level 3

  • Basics of Horse Ownership
  • Equine Body Condition Scoring
  • Top Ten Coaching Tips for Youth Riders

Halter Level 4

  • Equine Pasture Management
  • Effective Horse Training and Rider Development
  • Parenting Tips for Horse Shows

Cost is $10per course. A 20% discount is provided with purchase of all four courses.

Enroll at: https://go.unl.edu/halter

Produced by Extension Horses (https://horses.extension.org/)


Shooting Sports Training Coming in April!

Our good friends in Idaho are once again sharing their training opportunities with the “neighbors.”  These classes will be small and held in Post Falls, Idaho (just across the state line from Spokane). If you want to attend, you are encouraged to apply AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  For volunteers that intend to participate, please make your county leadership and the state 4-H Leadership aware of your intention, i.e., the discipline in which you will become certified. **Idaho and Washington share the same basic standards for certification.​​** Please note that your county may have additional county certification policies.

You will have your county 4-H leadership email; please also email our State Shooting Sports Committee Lead:  Ashley Hernandez-Hall (a.hernandez-hall@wsu.edu).

Rifle Training is April 10, 2021 – The Information Packet link is here.

Archery and Pistol Training is April 17, 2021 – The Information Packet is here.

The registration forms, etc. are included in the packets.


Applications Open for Legislative Youth Advisory Council

 

The Washington Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is codified in law as the official nonpartisan youth advisory body to the state legislature, and is now accepting applications for the 2021-2023 cohort.

Overseen by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Washington State Leadership Board, LYAC is composed of 22 student members from a wide variety of geographic, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds.  Some of LYAC’s several projects include:

  • Meeting with senators and representatives to advocate for policies relevant to youth priorities;
  • Testifying before the state legislature in support of legislation;
  • Advising government officials, policymakers, and leaders in various fields;
  • Collaborating with nearly 200 community organizations to promote statewide change;
  • Hosting events around the state with hundreds of youth attendees;
  • Talking with media outlets such as the Associated Press, Teen Vogue, and KING-5 about student voice;
  • Partnering with government agencies such as the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Health to provide your perspective; and
  • Writing, lobbying for, and passing actual laws.

LYAC members each serve a two-year term, during which they will be at the forefront of civic engagement and governmental progress.  To learn more, visit walyac.org.

Applicants must:

  • Be entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade in Fall 2021
  • Have consent of their parent or guardian
  • Live in Washington State

The application page can be found at walyac.org.  All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM.  Direct any questions to lyacwashington@gmail.com or Yubi Mamiya at yubimamiya@gmail.com.