October 2016 4-H Flash

October 2016

Lea County Extension Office
100 N. Main, Suite 10-C, Lovington, NM 88260, Phone: 575-396-2819 Fax: 575-396-2971

Lea County Extension Website

Lea County Extension Facebook

Dates to Remember:

September
26th– Eastern Fair Entry Deadline

October
3-8th– ENMSF
10th– Office Closed
25th– County Council

Inside this Issue:
Bernina Sewing Machine for Sale!
Shooting Sport Information
Horse Project
Enrollment Deadline
State 4-H Belt Buckle
ENMSF
Record Book Time!
Awards Reception
Remind App

4-H Meeting Schedule
Club	Time/Location	Monthly Meeting	Next Meeting
Enchantment 4-H Club Leader: Johnna Wier -575-390-5786	6:00pm @ Lovington Chamber of Commerce	3rd Thursday	October 19th
High Lonesome Club Leader: Katie Amezcua 575-318-7365	2:00 pm@ Beestra Family Dairy 7321 W. Alabama, Hobbs	2nd Sunday	October 9th
Jal Club Leader: Marcy Butts 575-441-2140	5:00pm@ Jal Library	1st Monday	October 3rd
Monument Club Leader: Alana Smith 575-370-0770	7:00 om@ Monument Community Center	2nd Monday	October 10th
Tatum Club Leader: Samantha Capps 575-631-8282 Ashley Mullinax 575-390-8389	6:00pm@ LCEC Community Room Tatum	1st Monday	Otober 3rd
TVC Club Leaders: Melisa Collins 575-441-2966 Samantha King 575-441-7850	7:00 pm@ Knowles Community Center	2nd Monday	October 10th
Top Hand Club Leader: Cheron Thompson 575-390-2892	6:30 pm@ Bobby Shaw Bed & Breakfast	2nd Tuesday	October 14th

FOR SALE! Bernina Activa 220 Sewing Machine with standard accessories. This machine has only been used 2 hours and is in New Condition. Great machine for a beginner or intermediate sewer. Comparable machines run over $900. Asking $700.

Included with the machine:

Foot Control
Instruction Manual
Power Cable
Fabric Accessory case
4 bobbins
Selection of Needles
Seam Ripper
Screwdriver
Angle Key Torx
Lint Brush
Seam Guide
Compensating Plates
Oiler
Over lock Foot
Buttonhole Foot
Zipper Foot
Blind stitch Foot
Reverse Pattern Foot
Adapter Shanks
Free Arm Extension Table
Beginner Sewing Book
Accessories Book
Hot Pink Padded/ Zippered Sewing Machine Carrying Case

If Interested or for more information
Call Kayla 575-636-7707

Shotgun: Anyone interested in shooting shotgun please contact Rocky Bartlett 575.631.3260 or Leslie Noack 575.390.7218

Pistol: Anyone interested in shooting pistol please contact Chad Hudson 575.631.3612

Rifle: Anyone interested in shooting rifle please contact Mike Kneese 575.602.2281

Muzzleloader: Anyone interested in shooting muzzleloader please contact Mike Kneese 575.602.2281

YHEC: If you are interested in joining the Lea County Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) Team contact Mike Kneese for more information 575.602.2281

Horse Project Kids!!

If you are in the horse project or would just like to learn more about horses you can contact:

Glenice Russel: 575-390-3566
Sarah Vickers: 575-390-5825
Vanessa Ozborn: 817-907-5877
Judy King: 575-399-2078
Jimmy Joe Campbell: 575-631-2908

The 2016-2017 4-H year begins October 1, 2016!

(Your club leader will have enrollment forms available by your SEPTEMBER meeting!)

Please fill out your enrollment forms and get them turned in ASAP. The sooner you turn in your enrollment the quicker Stacy can get your project books to you and our email and address records can be updated for your leaders!

If you have friends not in 4-H invite them to your next club meeting!

4-H Member Ages For 2016-2017 4-H Year

CLOVERBUDS: 5 to 8, years old AND in Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade (Born 2008, 2009, 2010 or 2011)

NOVICE: 9 to 11 years old or 8 years old AND in the 3rd grade. (Born in 2005, 2006, 2007 or born in 2008 AND in 3rd grade)

JUNIOR: 12 and 13 years old or 11 years old AND in 6th grade. (Born in 2003, 2004 or born in 2004 AND in the 6th grade)

SENIOR: 14 to 18 years old OR 13 years old AND in 8th grade (Born 1998, 1999, 2001, 2000, 2002 or born 2003 AND in 8th grade)

Youth who are 19 on or by December 31 of the current 4-H year (2016) are NOT eligible to enroll as a 4-H member. If you were born in 1997 or before, you are too old for the 2016-2017 4-H year. BUT, we would love to have you as a leader/or helper!

February 1st 4-H Enrollment Deadline

The enrollment deadline for ALL 4-H members, re-enrolling and new members is
February 1, 2017

4-H member enrollment forms must be received in the Lea County Extension Office on or before 5:00 pm February 1,2017 for 4-H member to be eligible to participate in county, district, and or state level competitive events ( Judging, Shooting Sports etc..) This is NOT a postmark date. ALL members and leaders must re-enroll every year.

The Lea County Extension Office will accept enrollment forms after 5 pm on February 1, 2017 . However, members enrolling after February 1,2017 are NOT eligible to participate in county, district, and or state level competitive events and will NOT meet the policy outlined in the Lea County Council By-laws . Members enrolling after February 1, 2017 may participate in non– competitive events at the club, county, district and or state level at the discretion of the 4-H club.

A 4-H member is NOT enrolled until the completed enrollment form has been received in the Lea County Extension Office. The enrollment form must be on file in the Lea County Extension Office as mandatory proof of enrollment in the 4-H program.

4-H members may submit their completed enrollment forms to their 4-H Club Organizational Leader or the Lea County Extension Office. 4-H Club Organizational Leaders receiving any complete enrollment forms from 4-H members must submit the forms to the Lea County Extension Office on or before 5 pm on February 1, 2017 for 4-H members to be eligible to participate in county, district, and or state level competitive events. 4-H members submitting to their 4-H Club Organizational Leaders may contact the Lea County Extension Office, 396-2819, to confirm that the forms have been received in the Extension Office by the deadline.

The 2016-2017, 4-H enrollment deadline is February 1, 2017 is a firm deadline!!
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE

The enrollment deadline for ALL 4-H members, re-enrolling and new members is
February 1, 2017

4-H member enrollment forms must be received in the Lea County Extension Office on or before 5:00 pm February 1,2017 for 4-H member to be eligible to participate in county, district, and or state level competitive events ( Judging, Shooting Sports etc..) This is NOT a postmark date. ALL members and leaders must re-enroll every year.

The Lea County Extension Office will accept enrollment forms after 5 pm on February 1, 2017 . However, members enrolling after February 1,2017 are NOT eligible to participate in county, district, and or state level competitive events and will NOT meet the policy outlined in the Lea County Council By-laws . Members enrolling after February 1, 2017 may participate in non– competitive events at the club, county, district and or state level at the discretion of the 4-H club.

A 4-H member is NOT enrolled until the completed enrollment form has been received in the Lea County Extension Office. The enrollment form must be on file in the Lea County Extension Office as mandatory proof of enrollment in the 4-H program.

4-H members may submit their completed enrollment forms to their 4-H Club Organizational Leader or the Lea County Extension Office. 4-H Club Organizational Leaders receiving any complete enrollment forms from 4-H members must submit the forms to the Lea County Extension Office on or before 5 pm on February 1, 2017 for 4-H members to be eligible to participate in county, district, and or state level competitive events. 4-H members submitting to their 4-H Club Organizational Leaders may contact the Lea County Extension Office, 396-2819, to confirm that the forms have been received in the Extension Office by the deadline.

The 2016-2017, 4-H enrollment deadline is February 1, 2017 is a firm deadline!!
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE

2016 Eastern New Mexico State Fair!

October 3rd - 8th Animal entries are ONLINE at http://www.enmsf.com

Deadline is Monday, September 26th

Don’t Miss Out on all the FUN!!!

ATTENTION Eastern NM State Fair Dairy Heifer Exhibitors!

DAIRY HEIFER TB TESTING is being REQUIRED by the Eastern Fair Board. Please contact your veterinarian and schedule your heifers to be tested if haven't done so already. A copy of the negative test report for each animal entered into the fair, must be shown at entry into the fairgrounds, and must be turned into Cindy Wooton at the Junior Livestock Office on the day of arrival. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Animals will not be allowed on the grounds or to show without proof of a negative TB Test.
Questions? Contact the Extension Office.

2016 NM 4-H Adult Forum
When: Saturday, November 12, 2016
Where: Albuquerque, NM

This annual statewide educational & fun event designed for New Mexico’s amazing 4-H adult volunteers & leaders.

Kayla will be presenting a workshop at this awesome event. Sign up now!

Save the Date for Senior Leadership Retreat 2017!

When: January 21-22, 2017

Where: Hotel Albuquerque on Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM

Theme: Climbing to New Heights with 4-H

Registration is due December 9, 2016. Call the Extension Office for more information!

NM 4-H Parliamentary Procedure Invitational Contest

We will be hosting an invitational contest for
Parliamentary Procedure Teams on January 20, 2017 in
Albuquerque, NM. Participation is open to senior 4-H
members. A county may bring two teams. This is in
conjunction with SLR, however, youth do not have to be
participating in SLR in order to compete in the Parli Pro
Contest. Be on the lookout for updated rules and
registration information. Registration deadline will be
December 9, 2016.

Call Wayne or Kayla for more information!

New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports
Leader Certification Dates Set

Our next training will be held in Carlsbad, NM on February 17-19, 2017. The policy for maintaining certification, according to our policies and procedures, is as follows:

5. Maintaining State 4-H Shooting Sports Certification
a. To maintain certification an instructor/leader must be active two out of three consecutive years. If inactive for two consecutive years, re-certification is required.

Ambassador/ Diplomat Applications

Team fees are increasing to $550 for the 2017 term.

Applications for the 2017 Ambassador/ Diplomat

Positions are currently available on the general 4-H website. The applications are due in to Kayla by November 7, 2016

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any mature, devoted New Mexico senior 4-H'er who will remain an eligible 4-H member during the year of service, January 2017 through January 2018.
The 4-H member must be a New Mexico resident during the year of service.
An Ambassador or Diplomat cannot serve simultaneously as a State 4-H Council Officer.
The candidate must be an active 4-H member in good standing with his or her club and council.

If there are 10 or fewer candidates running there will be interviews for just an ambassador team. If there are 11 or more candidates running, interviews will take place for both teams. The candidates will be notified about the selection process once all applications have been received in the State 4-H Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Four senior 4-H members will be designated as Ambassadors and four will be designated as Diplomats.
Ambassador and Diplomat roles are:

JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with junior livestock program, tours, parade, and receptions at state fair. Senior Leadership Retreat responsibilities:
Serve senior age 4-H audience.
Plan and conduct sessions.
Plan and conduct a community service activity. Conduct a workshop.
Present a team Report.
State 4-H Conference responsibilities:
Conduct a workshop as a team.
Team Report
Host a dance.
Assist with operation of contests and workshops.
Assist with the community service activity.
In conjunction with officers, conduct awards.
Present Welcome to 4-H and leadership workshops as requested by counties/districts.
Be able to speak at county programs and to groups when invited.
Assist officers with assignments when invited and funded.
Participate in planning and implementing fundraising activities and events.
Will still perform the role of Ambassador or Diplomat after their term is complete upon request of the State 4-H Office or a county.
Provide training and support to county ambassadors.
Host reception at State 4-H Conference.
Teach recreational workshops at district contests.
Represent New Mexico at JOLT in Heber, AZ.
Assist with New Mexico 4-H Youth Foundation in donor contacts and public relations

*NOTE: Ambassadors and Diplomats will be attending JOLT in Heber, AZ for their team trip. Please make sure your candidates are aware of this. They will be doing team fundraisers to cover costs of the trip.

If you are interested in running for State Ambassador/Diplomat please let Kayla know. She can help you fill our your application and get your information sent in.

New Mexico State 4-H 2016 Buckles are now available for order!
See details and order form on the website

http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/forms.html

Lea County 4-H County Council

October 25, 2016 @ 6pm

It’s Record Book Time!!!
DUE Tuesday, November 15, 2016 by 5 pm

· Start your Record Book NOW!
· Take Pictures at club meetings, project meetings, County Fair, State Fair, & Eastern Fair.
· Catch up on your records
· Start thinking about your 4-H & project stories
· Forms should be on your Project CDs but are also available on-line at: http://leaextension.nmsu.edu/4-h-record-book-.html

4-H Awards Reception

When: December 4, 2016
Where: Yucca Building
Time: 2pm

This year for the 4-H Awards we are doing an afternoon reception. We will be having finger foods. Please bring your favorite finger foods to share

We are using an app called remind, to help spread the word about upcoming meetings & 4-H functions. Please join:
https://www.remind.com/join/khinrichs to be sent a text or email to remind you of County deadlines and other important 4-H happenings! You can also download the app and use class code @khinrichs to join.

October 2016

New Mexico is an equal opportunity employer. NMSU and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. All programs are available to everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. NMSU and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service to participate in a meeting, please contact the Lea County Extension Service at 575-396-2819

If you have articles you would like in the Flash please email them to Kayla at kdawn07@nmsu.edu
by the 20th of every month.

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