{"id":5388,"date":"2023-07-07T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pendoreille\/?p=5388"},"modified":"2023-07-07T08:00:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T15:00:38","slug":"july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pendoreille\/2023\/07\/07\/july\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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July News and Views Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Pend Oreille Union 4-H participated in the annual Newport Parade on Saturday, June 24.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

POC 4-H Leaders!<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n

Send pics to Beverly at the Extension Office of the amazing things your youth members are doing ~ beverly.sarles@wsu.edu<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0State Qualifying Registration Sheet for a Printable Download<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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State 4-H Ambassadors Organize State-Wide Food Drive!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Berklie Sheppard<\/em><\/p>\n

Hello! My name is Berklie Sheppard, and I am one of the new WA State Ambassadors. We are doing a state-wide food drive called \u201cHunger Doesn\u2019t Take a Vacation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The food drive just had its first checkpoint on June 30th. These checkpoints allow us to see how the counties are doing collecting food and if they need any help along the way. Whichever county has collected the most items by the checkpoint will get a certificate and recognition on social media.<\/p>\n

The next two checkpoints will be July 31st and August 31st<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thank you!<\/p>\n

Berklie Sheppard
\nWA 4-H State Ambassadors
\nwa4hsa@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Washington State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Set For July 18th<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Gary Fredricks<\/em><\/p>\n

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The State 4-H Dairy Judging contest determines the individuals that will represent Washington participating at the National event in 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year the contest will be held: on July 18, 2023, at the Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington, starting at 11:00 am.<\/p>\n

If you have an individual 4-H\u2019er or team that wants to compete, please contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 or at\u00a0<\/strong>garyf@wsu.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gary Fredricks<\/strong>
\nWSU Extension\\Cowlitz County
\n304 Cowlitz Way
\nKelso, WA 98626
\n360-577-3014\u00a0 Ext. 3
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Washington 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Guide Updated for 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kirk Gresham<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The State 4-H Fair Board has updated the 2023 Fair Exhibitor guide.\u00a0 Several sections, including the judging contest and equine portions, have undergone major changes.\u00a0 There is also a new Class 10 \u2013 4-H Youth Showcase which gives our youth an opportunity to display their 4-H experiences on Labor Day Weekend!<\/p>\n

Links to the complete guide, as well as each separate section, can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/fairs\/state-4-h-fair\/exhibitor-guide\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please read the guide carefully and let us know if there are additional refinements which may be helpful at\u00a0st4hfair@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kirk Gresham, State 4-H Fair Board, President<\/p>\n

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Washington State 4-H Youth Showcase Coming to State Fair Labor Day Weekend<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peggy Greham, State Fair Board<\/em><\/p>\n

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Host Families Needed for Inbound International Summer Delegates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Carolyn Russo<\/em><\/p>\n

Have you ever wanted to experience another culture through hosting?<\/p>\n

Consider opening your home to a short-term visiting delegate. This summer we have eighteen young people visiting from Japan and Taiwan \u2013 for the first time \u2013 for about a month. We are looking for host families who have a child in the home of the same gender and within three years of age of the delegate. The 4-H International Exchange program is a learning opportunity that allows one to learn about another culture, develop friendships and learn something about oneself. Delegates are here to experience cultural immersion, not tourism, so there are no required gatherings, tours or site seeing requirements. We are looking for families who will open their hearts to a short-term international experience. Although this is a 4-H opportunity, families do not need to be in 4-H to participate.<\/p>\n

For questions or more information, contact Carolyn Russo,\u00a0<\/strong>carolyn.russo@wsu.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hosting Dates:\u00a0Sunday July 23-Wednesday August 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosting Application:\u00a0https:\/\/www.states4hexchange.org\/apply\/host\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Delegates<\/em>\u00a0are to be matched in a family with a child of the same gender and within three years of age. Usually we match an older Asian delegate to younger youth.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Adult chaperones and helpers do not need children in the home and are often hosted by two families during the exchange time.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Families<\/em>\u00a0may host two delegates providing they are from different countries.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Below are links to delegate lists in .pdf document form. These delegates are given a number and the \u201cJ\u201d denotes Japan; \u201cT\u201d is for Taiwan.\u00a0 F is female, M is male.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan\/Taiwan Delegate List Page 1.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan\/Taiwan Delegate List Page 2.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan\/Taiwan Delegate List Page 3.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Japan\/Taiwan Delegate List Page 4.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Costa Rica Outbound Program Week #1 In Review!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Follow for Weekly Newsletter Updates on the Costa Rica Outbound Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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Addendums to Rule Changes For the PNW Horse Contest Guide Coming Soon<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jennifer Leach<\/em><\/p>\n

As of this date, Washington 4-H Horse Program is waiting for the final version of the PNW 4-H Horse Contest guide from Oregon. This publication is a joint effort between Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, a sub-committee of the Washington State 4-H equine committee led by Stephanie Roeter Smith, 4-H Regional Specialist, compared the 2015 edition with the soon to be published final version. However, Washington 4-H Horse Program is not sure of the date of the final publication.<\/p>\n

There will be two addendums. Addendum Number 1 will be specific to the rule changes affecting Washington as related to current PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide Addendum. Addendum\u00a0 Number 2 will be a \u201cclarification\u201d of selected rules in the PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide, but are not rule changes.<\/p>\n

These two addendums will be located on the WSU 4-H website located at the link called WA State 4-H Equine Policies and Rules-PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide-Addendums by July 1, 2023. That link is\u00a0https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animal-science\/companion-performance\/horse\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The current version of PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide dated October 1, 2015 will continue to be the contest guide we will use until we (Washington) receive the final from Oregon.<\/p>\n

The Addendum\u00a0 Number 1 of rule changes will be effective for the remainder of this program year to September 30, 2023. Addendum Number 2 may be updated as more questions of clarification are identified \u2013 also through to September 30, 2023.<\/p>\n

For information or clarification on the PNW 4-H Horse Contest guide process or rules, contact Jennifer Leach, State Horse Contact at\u00a0LeachJ@cowlitzwa.gov<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0jleach@wsu.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Donations Requested For State 4-H Fair Horse Medals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Attention County 4-H Horse Program \u2014 4-H Staff; Volunteers, Donors, and Families! Donations are needed for medals for the Equine section of the 2023 State Fair for Champion (gold); Reserve Champion (silver); and Third Place (bronze). as well as for Groom Squad teams \u2014 Champion, Reserve, and Third Place. These are awarded for all 4-H horse exhibits \u2014 performance; driving; small equine, and western games.<\/p>\n

For Equine Presentations and Horse Judging, we are blessed to already have donors for this state fair activity. Also, we had donors for the State Horse Bowl and State Hippology contests that occurred in May 2023.<\/p>\n

The total cost for 2023 4-H State Fair medals will be approximately $2,000. Any contribution, large or small,\u00a0 will help. From a funding capacity perspective \u2014 if there are not enough donations, there may be a possibility that bronze and\/or silver medals may not be offered.<\/p>\n

Please encourage folks to donate. The medals have been offered for many years through generous donations and are not provided for by the State 4-H Fair.\u00a0Make checks payable to Snohomish County 4-H Horse program and mail to Pat Pehling at 7310 83rd<\/sup>\u00a0Ave SE, Snohomish WA 98290.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have questions about the medals, please contact Pat, Snohomish County 4-H key volunteer, at\u00a0pehling@frontier.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WSU 4-H Scholarships Showcase the Reward of Life-Long Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Denise Echelbarger, WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program – June 12, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n

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Washington State University (WSU) Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) are pleased to announce the 2023 4-H scholarship winners. We are proud to offer scholarship\u00a0assistance to support Washington high school students currently enrolled as 4-H members.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Catherine Hartrim-Lowe\u00a0<\/strong>(Clark County) and\u00a0Clair See<\/strong>\u00a0(Skagit County) each received the\u00a0J. Orville and Helen Young\/4-H Fund Scholarship<\/strong>. Hartrim-Lowe will be attending Wheaton College in the fall of 2023. 4-H has been a part of her life since 2015, and she is a proud member of two Clark County clubs: Alpaca 101 and Sow, Bud, and Blossom. Over the years, 4-H has taught her incredible skills in self-discipline, communication, and inclusion. Claire See will be attending WSU this fall to complete a degree in biology with the goal of studying equine at WSU\u2019s College of Veterinary Medicine. This past spring See participated in the Washington State Horse Bowl Contest for the first time, and learned more than she could have imagined.<\/p>\n

Tatum Goode<\/strong>\u00a0(Clark County),\u00a0Nicole Poussier\u00a0<\/strong>(Pierce County), and\u00a0Tryana Thompson<\/strong>\u00a0(Clark County) were awarded the\u00a0Lewis County Leaders 4-H Council Scholarship<\/strong>. Goode plans to attend University of Oregon in the fall to major in business with a certificate in global business. As a participant in the Royal Riders 4-H club she showed horses, volunteered, and grew her leadership skills. Poussier has been a member of 4-H for fourteen years and will be attending the University of Washington to study biology and chemistry. Public speaking is a life skill that 4-H has provided for Poussier, which has given her the ability to overcome shyness and create a perfect presentation with reliable sources. Thompson has been a 4-H member since 2016 and seeks a higher educational goal of large animal veterinary medicine specializing in animal reproduction. When she thinks about the heart in the 4-H pledge she feels the heart is where the passion is. This passion drives 4-H members to accomplish goals, and to better understand how our actions affect others.<\/p>\n

Laura Harris<\/strong>\u00a0(Whitman County) was the recipient of the\u00a0Thomas R. Quann 4-H Scholarship<\/strong>\u00a0and will be attending the University of Idaho this fall to study computer engineering. Implementing coded design plans has been a passion of Harris\u2019, but it wasn\u2019t until she joined a 4-H robotics team that she realized it is what she wanted to do for her career.<\/p>\n

Aleah Watterson<\/strong>\u00a0(King County) received the\u00a0O.M. Plummer Scholarship of the Oregon Community Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0and will be attending Montana State University to pursue a degree in rangeland management and wildlife ecology. Watterson has been a 4-H member for ten years and because of joining 4-H, every aspect of her life has been affected positively. She learned what it means to be a good teammate and leader, and how to give back to her community.<\/p>\n

Jenna Cox<\/strong>\u00a0(Walla Walla County) was awarded the\u00a0Woody and Joan Bernard 4-H Higher Education Scholarship\u00a0<\/strong>and is enrolled in the Honors College at Montana State University. She plans to major in either ranching systems or embryology. Cox says 4-H has greatly influenced her decision on where she will be attending college and her life-long plans. She wants to stay involved with agriculture, and to strive for future generations to continue to participate as well.<\/p>\n

Taylor<\/strong>\u00a0Alonzo\u00a0<\/strong>(Pierce County),\u00a0Amy Kovich<\/strong>\u00a0(Snohomish County),\u00a0Jared Sheehan\u00a0<\/strong>(Yakima County), and\u00a0Emma Spalding\u00a0<\/strong>(Grays Harbor County) have all been 4-H members for over ten years and are the recipients of the\u00a0WSU 4-H CAHNRS Dettman Scholarship.\u00a0<\/strong>Alonzo participated in the 4-H dog project and has had many wins and losses that have helped shape her into who she is today. On her initial state fair qualification, she was disqualified and was devastated, however it allowed her to grow from a setback and she has participated in every state fair since. Being in 4-H has taught Alonzo how to be a leader and, most importantly, how to persevere.\u00a0She will be attending WSU to major in animal science through CAHNRS pre-veterinary medicine track. Kovich\u2019s 4-H career began with small animals and grew to include public speaking, veterinary science, gardening, foods, leadership, and large animals. The culmination of the lessons she learned in 4-H sparked her interest in wildlife ecology and conservation which is the degree she will be pursuing within WSU CAHNRS. Sheehan\u2019s 4-H dairy and swine projects, community service, public speaking, and dairy judging competitions taught him the qualities of hard work, problem solving, patience, leadership, and to take advantage of opportunities to achieve higher goals. Sheehan will be attending WSU for a double major in mechanical engineering and agricultural technology\/production management, pursuing a goal of working in the agricultural industry using heavy machinery and precision agriculture technology. Spalding\u2019s love of animals began with her involvement in showing dairy and swine in 4-H. She appreciated how connected the 4-H members were in the show barns, and how willing everyone was to help each other. Spalding enjoyed teaching younger 4-H members and the public about her various animal projects. At the age of thirteen she started volunteering at a local veterinary clinic, and has decided to major in animal sciences at WSU CAHNRS because of her passion for animals.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all the 2023 award recipients that dedicated their 4-H experience to learning life-longs skills, being role models, and continuing to work towards accomplishing their next steps in higher education. For more information on the Washington State 4-H scholarship opportunities or to support 4-H visit extension.wsu.edu\/4h.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Fair Board Seeks Qualified Candidates For State 4-H Fair Manager Position<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The State 4-H Fair Manager Position Is Now Open! The job description for the State 4-H Fair Manager position is available for download by clicking\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n