Clover Reporter
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June,2008
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INSIDE
- Learning and Leadership
- Leaders Council
- Horse Advisory Minutes 6/09/08
- Horse Show Schedule for the Fair
- Fair Camping Reservation Information
- Calendars
- State 4-H Information
LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP
Summer Teen Conference, “Rise to the Challenge”
Rise to the Challenge! 4-H Summer Teen Conference is just over a week away!
300 participants have registered! It’s going to be a GREAT time of learning and fun!
Skamania County Youth Attending: Jessica Beebe, Cody Bevans, Cody Cain, Deara Canady, Thomas Carroll, Lytonia Gardee, Phillip Martin, Keith Miller, Graigory Mullins, Austin Pfiefer, Jessica Host, Jack Gladish, Amanda Picklesimer, Israel Mastoris, Meagan Moat, Brianna Medearis, Brianna Shull, Amanda Shull, Jeff Stratton, Adam Bleth.
A comprehensive training on western gaming for current and prospective 4-H horse judges, leaders and parents will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2008 at Trails End Arena in
Session topics include:
- General Gaming Rules
- Setting up courses
- Tack and Equipment
- Conflict Resolution
- Details on each specific gaming event
For more information contact Roberta Lundeberg at 541-737-9295 or roberta.lundeberg@oregonstate.edu.
Ad L Minutes for the following meetings are N NOT approved. They are for information only!
(And sub-committees)
Leaders Council
Meeting called to order by Bev Gadbaw at 7:00 followed by the Flag Salute and Pledge.
Present: Bev Gadbaw, Ben Sizemore, Sherril Allen, Brandy Audette, Sally Mansur, D’Anna Miller, Larry Sampson, Deborah Mansfield, Kay Day, Connie Higdon, Carol Adams, Dawn McDow, Brenda Wade and
Secretary Report: Minutes from last meeting 5/12/ 08 were approved as read.
Treasures Report: Sally gave checks to Bev Gadbaw for deposit including one from the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. The bank statement was also given to Bev.
Office Report: Horse camp money will now be shown as a line.item under leader’s council. There are some money making opportunities for clubs coming up: At the Outriggers and Blue Brew events they will pay for cleaning of the bathrooms and other services. Sally read a request for a 1st year rider to change horses for fair, the request was put to a vote and passed.
Advisories:
Livestock: No Report
Horse: Due to a large number of horses signed up for fair and not being allowed to set up outside stalls the decision was made for Juniors to show on Monday before fair. A proposal was presented for kids that will eliminate having to show in a performance class if they are only doing gaming at fair; this was tabled and will be voted on at the next meeting. Kay turned in the Horse Show schedule for the fair.
Teen: No report.
Horse Camp report: Dressage will be introduced at camp this year. Logo for camp is “Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats”.
Old Business: Bev paid back the money that was lent from Leaders council to purchase the material for the horse state decorations. Fair workday August 2nd: Horse kids 8-12 or 1-5pm, Livestock kids 9-12 or 12-3pm. Trophies:
New Business: The Gorge Open Gaming forms are available on the
Fair Board Report: Larry reports that the fair now has new digital scales. There is going to be an apple pie contest on Saturday and a chili cook off on Sunday this year.
Meeting adjourned at 8:24
Respectfully submitted,
Sherril Allen, Secretary
Horse Advisory Board
June 9, 2008
Horse Advisory Minutes
Present:
Kay Day, Bev Gadbaw, Sherril Allen, Ben Sizemore, Brandy Audette, Brenda Wade,
Carol Adams, Dawn McDow
Old Business: State decorations: We discussed at the Leaders council meeting. Bev has been busy sewing the decorations.
Horse Camp: There was a meeting on April 24. We talked about the Horse Camp and Teen Camps. There will be another meeting soon.
Horse Schedule for fair: Sally would like an updated schedule for fair, to put in the clover reporter. Kay will send to Sally.
White boards: Bev brought up that we should have at least 2 large white boards at front of the barn and the back also for fair.
Dressage Arena: Mark DeLong has volunteered to build us a dressage arena.
Bridge for fair: Ben stated that he would look into building a Trail course bridge for the fair. He has someone in mind to help build the bridge.
Presentations: Question on presentations, when we would do them and who is judging them. We will have presentations on Thursday evening August 21. Had discussion on who would judge? Will we have our horse judge? Need to talk to Sally and the superintendent in charge of presentations.
New Business:
Horse Barn: 64 Senior/ Intermediates green cards; 14 Junior green cards.
Juniors will do gaming for fair on Open Gaming day. Sunday August 10th.
Haul in and vet check will be Sunday late afternoon/ evening. Kay will check on vet availability for vet check.
Horse Camp: Had a meeting at Monica Townsends house on June 5th, at 11:00 AM
Attending were Monica Townsend, Jeanie Sizemore, Diane Ladwig, Kay Day and Charline Wright. Discussed clinics for kids. Diane to take care of crafts.
Jennifer Graham to take care of kitchen. Sherril Allen will take care of medical issues and book.
Presentations/ Demonstrations: Kay to check on how to judge and who will judge.
We have one presentation for sure. Any one who is interested please contact Kay Day.
Dressage patterns: Bev talked to the dressage judge, he stated that we had to pay to get the dressage test from the dressage ass. Kay and Bev to check on this with other counties, for clarification. We need to get the patterns to the kids soon.
KLD.
Horse Show Schedule for the Fair
(Unavailable at this time – will post to the website as soon as possible:
http://www.skamaniacounty.org/4H/4h_cooperative_extension_office.htm)
Fair Camping Reservations
Click on the camper for Fair Camping Reservation Form
. CALENDAR | ||
WHAT | WHEN & WHERE | CONTACT |
Dog Obedience, Agility and Rally Practice | Open practices for anyone showing a dog at the fair will be June 20th 5:30 pm at the horse barn. July 11th and 18th, 6:00PM at the field between | Cyndi Gonser |
Goat/Sheep Weigh In | Wednesday, June 11 5 pm – 7 pm, Fairgrounds | Livestock Supt. |
Certificates Due for Goats, Sheep, Cats, Dogs, Dairy Heifer Replacements, Llama & Alpaca | Wednesday, June 11 | Livestock Supt. |
Dog Agility and Rally Practice | Friday, June 20 at 5:30 – Fairgrounds horse barn | Cyndi Gonser |
4-H Fundraiser Horse Show | June 28-29, 2008, Skamania County Fairgrounds (tentative) | Horse Advisory |
Certificates due for Rabbits & Chickens | Tuesday, July 1 – Extension Office | Livestock Supt. |
Teen Horse Camp | July 10-13, 2008, | Charline Wright, Bev Gadbaw |
Youth Horse Camp | July 17-20, 2008, | Monica Townsend & Megan Reynolds |
Work Day | Saturday, August 2 – 9 AM or 12 Noon | Club Leader |
2008 Skamania County Fair | August 13-17, 2008 | Fair Board |
JEX ( | December, 2008 | Charline Wright or Sally Mansur, WSU Ext. |
4-H Camping sites are still available on a limited basis. Go to the Community Events and Recreation Office at
Remember: Mandatory Workday August 2, 2008! Horses: 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM Livestock: 9:00 AM or Noon
REVISED 4-H CERTIFICATE DUE DATES: 2008 Skamania County Fair
CATEGORY | DUE DATE & WEIGH-IN* TIME | DEADLINE NOTES |
| Saturday, April 12, 2008, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. |
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| Wednesday, May14, 2008, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, June 11, 2008 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, July 1, 2008 time not yet set |
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Please note that these due dates are the “bare bones” minimum before the
State 4-H Information/Links
State Fair Premium Book can be accessed at: http://4h.wsu.edu/statefair/index.htm
Statewide Calendar: http://4-h.wsu.edu/calendar.htm
June, 2008
28-29 4th Annual Red, White and Boer Show, Information
29 - 7/1 Teen Conference, Information
29 - 7/1 National 4-H Congress Interviews take place, Information
30 Due, EM2778 Feature Articles, Nancy Mordhorst
July, 2008
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17 - 19 2008 Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition, Information
21-25 Outdoor Learning Adventures Summer Science Camp (ages 10-12) Sponsored by EWU/WSU-Spokane 4-H http://www.ewu.edu/x57149.xml
28 - 8/2 Outdoor Learning Adventures Summer Science Camp (ages 13-15) Sponsored by EWU/WSU-Spokane 4-H http://www.ewu.edu/x57149.xml
*Indicates a related file is linked to the online article at http://4-h.wsu.edu/news/newsletters.htm.
Please use: http://www.skamaniacounty.org/4H/4h_cooperative_extension_office.htm for links to the State 4-H Calendar, other county newsletters, forms, green cards, and WSU’s unlimited database.
Cooperating agencies: