4-H Teen Conference Registration is OPEN!

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1 WSU Grant and Adams Area Extension Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA Fax: TDD: H Friday Update May 27, H Teen Conference Registration is OPEN! Early registration for Up2U, 4-H Teen Conference is open. Early registration from May 16-31st costs $160. Regular registration continues through June 10 at an increased price of $175. Registration instructions can be found at Register at Teen Conference Scholarships Deadline Extended Deadline for TC scholarship applications has been extended to May 27th. Notifications will be made by June 1. Teen Conference Scholarship information and application is online now. This is a need-based scholarship but anyone is welcome to apply. Please note that students must submit an application by May 27th and will receive notification by June 1. They need to register for the early bird registration between May 16 and 31st, indicate they will pay their registration by check, and then they will receive their scholarship award and money prior to Teen Conference and be able to have it to write the check. Klickitat County 4-H has sent a challenge out to all 4-H programs in Washington State! Moved by the recent weather tragedies buffeting the mid-west and south, Klickitat County is hosting a Dog Walk on June 4 th with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross for relief to flood/tornado victims. Here is what organizer 4-H member Mikaylee has to say: What we were thinking about was having a rate of $10 dollars per individual who would like to walk, and $25 for a family. What we are doing in Goldendale is meeting at a central location at 10 am and walking the streets to collect money from businesses that would like to donate. Of course, each county can do what works for them. We just want to help the poor people who continue to be hit by natural disasters. Thanks for sending out the information to the counties. We appreciate it. So community spirit minded 4-H ers rise to Klickitat County s challenge! Area Demonstrations: Area II Demonstration Day will be held on June 15, from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the George Community Hall. Contact: Jeannie Kiehn at Area III will have a demonstration night for all Area 3 (Moses Lake) members on Monday June 27, Call Ronda, for information.

2 Robotic Science Camp to be held in Ephrata Aug 1-5. All are welcome (target age 11 and up). More details to come. If you would like to help please call the Extension office ext Kittitas County Open 4-H Youth Rabbit and Cavy Show Attached is the information and entry forms for the upcoming Kittitas County Open 4-H Youth Rabbit and Cavy Show to be held Saturday, June 4, 2011 in the rabbit barn at the Kittitas Valley Event Center/Kittitas County Fairgrounds, Ellensburg, WA Contact: Julie Sorensen WSU/Kittitas County Extension 4-H Program Assistant (509) / Fax (509) julie.sorensen@co.kittitas.wa.us / jjsorens@wsu.edu Grant County Fair Lamb and Goat Weigh & Tag Day-June 10th and 11th. Announcement from Sarah Smith, WSU Grant/Adams 4-H Animal Science Update, May 19, 2011 The Grant County 4-H/FFA lamb weigh and tag day will be Friday, June 10, from 1 8 PM and Saturday, June 11, from noon, at the Grant County Fairgrounds. All 4-H and FFA market lambs that will be exhibited at the Grant County Fair must be tagged and weighed at this time. If these dates and times do not work for you then contact Craig Hintz ( ), Todd Barth ( ) or Sarah Smith at the Extension office, See the May 20, 2011 Friday Update for more information. More Equine Herpesvirus information Following are three links to articles on Equine Herpes Virus that might help you learn more about this disease. Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis), American Association of Equine Practitioners (among other things, discusses vaccination programs) Equine Herpesvirus Special Report, thehorse.com (5 articles). Viewers may be asked to fill out a free registration for access. It is worth it, this is a good web site. EHV-1 Infection Risk in Alpacas and Llamas, CSU Vet Teaching Hospital As you know, each club is required to send a leader or representative to at least three leader meetings a year. Listed here are a some upcoming meetings that qualify: June 6 County Council in Othello June Adult Horse Camp - Coordinated by 4-H Youth! August 1 County Council in Moses Lake at the Fairgrounds August 8 Secretary Book Review at the Extension office August 1-5 Robotics Summer Camp (this is a day camp) June 9 Grant County Livestock Sale Committee Meeting July 14 Grant County Livestock Sale Committee Meeting August 11 Grant County Livestock Sale Committee Meeting Your Area Leader Meetings Refer to the Grant-Adams Area 4-H Youth, Family Events Calendar for times, locations and contact information of these and other events and meetings.

3 Westside Swine School Brochure Attached Farm to Fork, it s Pork: Westside Swine School Brochure attached. June 18 th at the Southwest WA Fairgrounds in Chehalis. If you have questions: Pam Watson, MEd. 4-H Youth Development Agent (360) Fly with 4-H Pancakes Tuesday e-news Have you ever dreamed about flying an airplane? What are you waiting for? Come Fly with us! Soon you'll be rolling down the runway and up into that bright blue sky! Schedule a free introductory flight with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Program. You'll fly with a licensed pilot who will help you take the first steps of becoming a pilot come true. After you receive your young eagles flight you will be given a special logbook to record your flight, a certificate signed by your pilot for you to keep & frame, and your name will be entered into the world largest logbook at EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh Wisconsin. EAA's Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 and has provided more than 1.5 million free flights to young people ages 8 to 17 in hope of inspiring them to explore the world of flight. EAA members volunteer their time and aircraft to make these flights possible. Upcoming Young Eagles flights will be be hosted by the EAA Grays Harbor Chapter 367 Saturday June 11th, 2011at the Willapa Harbor Airport Raymond Washington. Parents/Guardian must accompany children & sign consent form prior to flight. This event starts with Pancake breakfast beginning at 8:30am hosted by the Pacific County 4-H Equine volunteers. Cost for breakfast is by donation and goes to support the Pacific County 4-H horse program. Registration for flight begins at 9am with pre-flight orientation for Young Eagles to follow. With Questions or for directions contact Val Rowe- EAA Chapter 367 member or

4 From the May 24, 2011 WSU Extension 4-H Tuesday e-news: National 4-H Congress submitted by Jan Klein Don t forget that applications for National Congress are due June 1st. National 4-H Congress is a pinnacle of the 4-H experience for many 4-H members. For eighty-four years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. The Congress provides youth, a once-in-a-lifetime educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently can provide. This opportunity encourages 4-H youth to celebrate their 4-H experience and catch an even larger picture of 4-H. Applications to represent Washington 4-H are available at and due to Jan Klein by June 1, For selection criteria go to Outstanding County Volunteer Awards submitted by Kevin Wright Each county may submit an outstanding volunteer to be honored at this years Forum. Counties are encouraged to send a poster or display about the volunteer. Please submit the Outstanding County Leader form and electronic picture of the volunteer no later than October 1, 2011 to Betsy Fradd at fradd@wsu.edu Forms can be found on the 4-H website at: Heather Rider Leadership Award submitted by Kevin Wright The purpose of the Heather Rider Leadership Award for Young Adults is to recognize the extraordinary leadership and service to others by a young person years of age as of September 1 of the current year. Heather Rider was a Cowlitz County 4-H member who was elected to serve as a State Ambassador and to the State 4-H Advisory Board. Heather was an exceptional young woman who touched many lives in her 4-H career before her life was cut short in the fall of This award, created in Heather s honor by the State 4-H Advisory Board, seeks to recognize a young person years of age for their 4-H involvement past and present at the club, county, regional, state, and/or national levels. The recognized youth will demonstrate a genuine passion for 4-H. The application is available on the 4-H website at: Applications must be postmarked or ed by August 1, 2011.

5 Important Information & Dates for Volunteer Leaders Each club is required to send a leader or representative to at least three leader meetings a year. County Council meets the first Monday of every other month at 7:00 p.m., alternating between the Grant County Fairgrounds, Fuller Building (December, April, August) and the Othello Fairgrounds, 4-H Building (October, February, June). (Please NOTE: subject to change please watch the Friday Update for any location or time changes) Area Council meetings are determined by your area. The Grant County Livestock Committee meets the second Thursday, February through September at 7:00 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds, Fuller Building. Report Your Volunteer Hours Every Month. If you are a volunteer leader, you will need to log your volunteer hours monthly at Your user name will be either your last name only or your First & Last name with a space in between. The password is password! (don't forget the exclamation point). Each year all leaders need to take the 4-H Volunteer e-learning Course online at The Password is volunteer. Click HERE for a pictorial overview and tips Important Dates: Grant County December 1 Enrollments are Due for Existing Clubs December 1 Club Financial Summary is Due January 1 Dairy - Sale Springer & Bred Heifer Certificates are Due April 1 Horse Ownership Certificates are Due April 1 Beef Ownership Date (Weigh & Tag Day to be announced) May 1 All other Dairy Ownership Certificates are Due May 8 Market Swine Ownership Date May 12 Llama Ownership Date June 1 Enrollments are Due for New Clubs June 8 Market Goat Ownership Date June 10 Market Sheep Ownership Date June 30 Pork Quality Assurance Needs to be Completed August 1 Secretary Books are Due to Extension Office 2011 Important Dates: Adams County December 1 Enrollments are Due for Existing Clubs December 1 Club Financial Summary is Due February 1 Dairy - Sale Springer & Bred Heifer Certificates are Due April 1 Horse Ownership Certificates are Due April 30 Beef Ownership Date May 1 All other Dairy Ownership Certificates are Due June 1 Enrollments are Due for New Clubs June 12 Llama Ownership Date June 15 Market Swine Ownership Date June 15 Market Sheep Ownership Date June 30 Pork Quality Assurance Needs to be Completed July 8 Market Goat Ownership Date August 1 Secretary Books are Due to Extension Office Any class of animal must comply with minimal state requirements. See Publication EM 0758E - Washington State 4-H Youth Development Program Policy Click HERE for PDF Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grant and Adams Counties. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extensions office

6 Join the Fun! Come to the Grant-Adams Area 4-H Adult Horse Camp Adults need not be affiliated with 4-H Adults may attend with or without a horse We ll take anyone Coordinated by our Youth! Date: June 27 30, 2011 Location: Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake Registration by June 17 - $ or after June 17 - $ Camping: Tent $15.00, Electric and Water $20.00, Full Hook Up $25.00 (paid per night to the Grant County Fairgrounds June 27) For $100 you get: Ten hours of Equine instruction from local 4-H teens. Six hours of instruction from Lucia Clemetson, local 4-H Alumni, who has made a career out of her experiences. Use of the Grant County Fairgrounds Equine facilities. Three meals a day. A barrel of fun. What you can learn at camp (a sample of the classes that may be offered): Handling techniques, Grooming Feeds & Feeding Management Selecting & Judging Horses Leather Care Saddle Fitting Knot Tying Hippology And Just Plain Old How to Have Fun with your Horse! Special thanks to our sponsors: Ken Ardell Foundation, Harry Burcalow Endowment, and American West Bank.

7 Monday: 7:00 p.m. Check-in and/or Registration at the Ken Ardell Pavilion 8:00 p.m. Greeting & Camp Orientation Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Youth taught class 8:00 a.m. Youth taught class 9-10 Breakfast a.m. Lucia Clemetson class, 4-H Alumni. 12:00 Lunch 1:00-4:00 p.m. Open arena 5:00 Dinner 6:00 Youth taught class 7:00 Youth taught class 8:00-? Open arena practice Thursday: 7:00 a.m. Youth taught class 8:00 a.m. Youth taught class 9-10 Breakfast a.m. Lucia Clemetson class, 4-H Alumni. 12:00 Lunch 1:00-4:00 p.m. Open arena 5:00 Dinner What to Bring: Riding Equipment Feed, Hay Water/Grain Buckets Hay Net Sleeping Quarters Shavings/Bedding Clothing Snacks Saddle/Tack You Want To Clean Etc.

8 Complete the registration form & health & cnsent release forms, Make Checks payable to Grant-Adams Area Leader s Council, and mail to: Diane Russo, WSU Grant-Adams Area Extension, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA Questions: Contact Trista Harting, or Diane Russo, WSU Extension at ext Registration by June 17- $ or after June 17 - $ Name Phone Address City, State, Zip Riding Level Total Enclosed: $ Adult Youth Mail Registration to: Diane Russo WSU Grant-Adams Area Extension PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grant and Adams Counties. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extensions office.

9 Grant-Adams Area County Extension 4-H Adult Horse Camp Health Form Complete this form and return to camp coordinator Last Name First Name Middle Initial Address City, State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Person(s) to contact in case of emergency Phone Additional person(s) to contact in case of emergency Phone Male Female This 4-H event, coordinated by 4-H teens, is sponsored by Washington State University. I understand there is a risk of injury or loss to myself, horse, or equipment including, but not limited to falls, collisions, animal bites or kicks, exhaustion, bee stings, effects of the weather, or vehicle accidents. I also hereby waive and forever discharge claims for damages which the above listed individuals, their heirs, executors and administrators may have or accrue against Washington State University Extension, their representatives, agents, volunteers and Grant County Fair Advisory Board arising from any injuries, physical or mental, suffered in connection with 4-H sponsored activities. In case of emergency, I understand every effort will be made to contact the people listed above. I hereby give permission to the physician on duty at the nearest medical facility to secure proper treatment for myself including hospitalization or surgery. I have read, understand and agree to the above listed statement and do sign this agreement of my own free will. Participant Signature Date Washington State University Extension Photo Services Release I hereby consent and agree that Washington State University, its employees or agents, have the right to take photographs, digital images, or video/film of me (and/or my property) and to use them for educational and promotional materials. I further consent that my name may be revealed therein or by descriptive text or commentary. I hereby release to Washington State University, its agents and employees all rights to exhibit this work publicly or privately, including postings to University web pages and to market and sell copies. I waive any rights, claims or interests I may have to control the use of my identity or likeness in the photographs, digital images, video, or film and agree that any uses described herein may be made without compensation. I have read, understand and agree to the above listed statement and do sign this agreement of my own free will. Participant Signature Grant-Adams Area County Extension 4-H Adult Horse Camp Consent & Release Form Do you have a physical condition or chronic illness that 4-H leaders or camp coordinators should be aware of? (i.e. asthma, allergies, diabetes, etc.) Yes No If yes, please describe: Treatments/medications (type & dosage)? Date of last Tetanus Immunization: 2. Are there any limitations or restrictions on your activities? If yes, please describe: 3. Physicians Name: Physicians Phone: Insurance Company: Policy Number: * Inform camp coordinator of ay temporary/new health conditions not listed on this form. Horse Emergency Treatment Authorization It is the responsibility of the owner to have an emergency care plan for their horse. If I (owner) am not present at event, I direct Grant-Adams Area County Extension 4-H Horse Leaders to take the following action in the event of an emergency requiring veterinary care: I have checked my treatment option (s) below: Take no action other than contacting me. I accept the consequences of delayed action if I cannot be reached. Contact my regular veterinarian, Dr., phone or Dr., phone if I or my regular veterinarian cannot be reached. All veterinarian expenses are at Owner s expense. Owner Signature Phone Date **Event staff will make every effort to notify owner prior to treatment of horse.