January Happenings

Hi Country Kicker Families,

We are about to gear up for some very busy times ahead of us. January, February and March are about to get busy for us with horse shows, fair set up, Lost Dutchman rodeo, and fair. In addition to taking care of your animal projects!

Alesha and I will be looking at the calendar and see when we can squeeze in a meeting soon.

Here is list of some of the happenings:

January 7th ANLS Horse Show- Pre registration was required
January 11th- LDD kick of dinner at Elks lodge 6:30pm Club officers are requested to attend
January 13th- 1st Horse Show at P&M Arena
January 13th- Fair pen set up day 11am at Pinal County fairgrounds- bring gloves, wire, and the willingness to help set up animal pens in prep for county fair
January 16th- Pinal County junior livestock committee meeting 6:30p,m - Alesha and Michelle plan to attend to work out details of us having a horse show at fair this year.
January 20th- Fair pen set up day 11am at Pinal County fairgrounds- bring gloves, wire, wire cutters, and be ready to help.
January 27th- 2nd Ranch Sorting Show

February 17th- 2nd Horse Show at P&M Arena
February 20th- 6:30pm Pinal County Junior livestock committee meeting- Open to all who show livestock to be in the know of happenings at county fair
February 23rd-25th Lost Dutchman Rodeo ticket sales. We will work each day from approx 10:30am-3ish. We need all families to help volunteer for this event.

March 3rd- 3rd Ranch Sorting Show
March 20th-25th- Pinal County Fair Week

I know all of these are on the calendar but just putting it in to perspective that we are about to be busy!!  😋
Livestock families feel free to reach out to each other with questions you have about your projects. We all are here to help each other. If we aren't sure we will definitely go looking for the answer/advice for you from other peers.

Here is to a successful 2018!

Christmas Carol Song Book

Hi Everyone-

Here is the song book if anyone wants to take a peek. I have created a songlist on my iphone so that we have some background music to keep the kids on track and not race ahead on singing tomorrow. Does anyone have a small blue tooth speaker to bring?

I will have the song book printed out for everyone! Please remember you can dress nice, wear a fun Christmas sweater, Santa Hat. We will sing a few songs, then have them pass out cards we made, then wrap up singing a few more songs.

Hope to see everyone there!

Caroling Song Book

January 13th- 1st Pinal County Horse Show Invitation- Please read throughly

Here is the official invite for our 1^st Horse Show of the 2017-18 year!  There are a few changes to registration & enrollment, so please read closely.

To continue our success, we want to remind all families that 4-H is run by all families and your help is required at every show. 

2017-18 Pinal County 4-H Horse Show #1

When:                         Saturday, January 13, 2018 

Where:                        P & M Arena, 11404 E Brown Road, Mesa, AZ  http://pmarena.com/

Arena:                         East Arena 

Sat Schedule:             Gymkhana 9 AM, NO Roping, Western, English (if any)

Registration:              8am

Show Start:                9am Morning Meeting, followed by Gymkhana events (barrels, poles and goats)

Senior Advanced go first, followed by Junior Advanced, Intermediates and finally Beginners. That way the Beginners can watch and learn from the more experienced members.  We will be having separate roping events so NO roping will be held at this show.

IMPORTANT: All annual 4-H enrollments MUST be completed online (https://az.4honline.com/).  No annual enrollment packets will be accepted onsite at the show.  If you are NOT enrolled via the website by 12/29 your horse show registration will NOT be accepted.  

REMINDER:  Mandatory helmet policy for all 4-H members anytime while on the back of a horse on the property. Per Pinal County, this policy is effective immediately. These must be approved horse helmets, bicycle helmets are not allowed.  

We are assessing skill divisions during barrels so this first show will run a little slower in the morning!!

*** All horse ID cards MUST be submitted to the 4-H office @ fax to 520-836-1750, email (mmelende@cals.arizona.edu) or brought to the first horse show .  If you have already sent them to the 4-H office, we will get a copy for our files.

Pre-Registration Due: Sunday, December 31, 2017 to 4-H office by 5pm via email (mmelende@cals.arizona.edu) or fax to 520-836-1750.

Horse Show Fees: These are the same fees as last year. 

• $15 - per discipline (english, western, roping, gymkhana).  Sponsorship's can discount this fee.
• $5 - late fee for onsite registration
• $15 - arena fee per exhibitor

Horse Show Forms - To be Completed:  

• Horse Show Registration Form - for each horse show, fax to 4-H office for pre-reg or bring to show (also attached)
• Adult Code of Conduct (one per parent please fax to 4-H office or bring to first horse show)  
• Horse ID Card & Lease Agreement- one per horse, no limit per child.  You can bring to the first horse show or Fax to 4-H Office 30 days before event.  Sharing allowed within families.  

Rules & Guidelines - For Reference:

• Rules - Pinal County Horse
• Rules - State Horse 
• Pinal County Pattern Book

Sponsor/Donor Packets — Reminder this year each member is required to get $150 in sponsorships by the end of the year to qualify for year end awards/buckles.  You can opt to just donate the $150 and receive a tax donation or get businesses to donate or advertise in our horse show program all year.  Please review the below sponsorship forms.  NOTE:  if you pay it now, you will only have to pay $5 per discipine entry fees

• Donation/Sponsorship Packet

• Submit forms to:  Sponsorship & Horse Show forms are to be sent to Michelle @ email (mweese73@gmail.com)

Sponsorships Due:  Sponsor Ad's that need to be in the first horse show program need to have artwork emailed to mweese73@gmail.com by December 31^st. You may submit funds at the show.

Alesha Henderson

HAC President

alesha.henderson@hotmail.com

623-850-2658 (cell w/text)

Tshirt order form & Sonic Fundraiser Cards

Here is a link to print the t-shirt order form. They will need to be submitted to me at the AJ light parade on 12/2/17 along with a check made payable to Country Kickers 4-H. 

If your club member sold 5 or more Sonic cards they will receive a $15 credit towards their t-shirt order so please be sure to allow for that on the order form. 

Sonic Cards funds will also be due to Amy at the AJ Light parade. 

If you have questions just let us know! Have fun selling the Sonic Cards!


Tshirt order form

Agenda for November 10, 2017

Agenda November, 10, 2017

Attached is the agenda for tomorrow's meeting . Once we are finished with the meeting we will make holiday cards for the senior center. 

If you feel we need to add anything to the agenda please text me! 

Thanks

Michelle
 

Arizona National 4-H & FFA Horse Show- Entries are open

Showing horses is a lifestyle, and what better way to encourage it than by showing at the Arizona National 4-H & FFA Horse Show? Youth from across Arizona compete with others who share their same passion. By participating, exhibitors are eligible to apply for scholarships from the Arizona National Livestock Show!

Did you know that the Arizona National is the oldest horse show operated by a livestock organization?

Show Specifics

• The show begins January 5th at the renowned WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale. Come show like the pros!
• Classes adhere to the and are split into junior and senior divisions

Judging Contest
In addition to the show, a horse judging competition attracts 4-H and FFA teams, alike, to hone equine evaluation skills. The Arizona National Livestock Show equine judging competition provides youth competitors with the opportunity to judge high quality horses from its own Quarter Horse Show, while also exposing them to demonstration and learning from horse show industry professionals in competition.

The horse judging contest gives 4-H and FFA members an opportunity to judge a wide variety of classes and further expand their judging experience.

Entry Deadline: December 10

Competition Dates: January 5–7, 2018

4-H & FFA Horse Show Entry Fee:
$10 / Class or $15 / Roping + $15 Exhibitor Fee

4-H & FFA Horse Show Division Awards:
High Point Individuals: Buckle + Special Prize
Reserve High Point Individuals: Buckle

Judging Entry Fee:
$10 / Team or $5 / Individual

Judging Contest Awards:
High Point Individual: $200 + a Buckle
Reserve High Point Individual: Buckle

Link to Arizona Nationals page

Fun interactive games to test knowledge on animal parts and much more!

I wanted to share with you all a really cool website I came across which has tons of interactive games to test knowledge of parts of animals, breeds, etc...  I just love it!

The link is below. When you are on the page you can enter in the search box different games you are looking for. For example: horse parts, chicken parts, horse breeds, external parts of a steer, pig cuts, sheep parts, and much more!!!  🐽🐎🐑🐔🐴

Have fun playing!


https://www.purposegames.com/game/b4a820349d


Be sure to visit the tab on on our blog references for skillathons and check out all the valuable information I have loaded there! Country Kickers will be prepared to bring it this year at county fair! 

CANCELLED- Horse meeting

 We are cancelling our horse meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow at P&M arena.

Our next horse meeting will be October 24th at P&M Arena.

Thank you.

Livestock judging

Just a reminder that tomorrow Monday, October 9th at 4:30pm Amy and Jake have invited us to visit Campo Verde High School to discuss livestock judging and help you all understand how to do it, what it means to give reasons, and answer any question you may have about livestock judging. The address is on the calendar.

Hope to see everyone there.

Club officers and Duties

Please be prepared to share a speech if you would like to run for a club officer position on our Friday, October 13th club meeting at the AJ Rodeo grounds. 

Here are the following positions and duties:

• President- Prepares club meeting agendas with other officers, presides at all club meetings, uses parliamentary procedure to conduct business meetings, show a real interest in the club and helps carry out club decisions, calls the vice president to reside at the meeting if unable to attend.
• Vice President- Presides at meeting if the President is absent, serves as chairperson of the program planning committee, introduces educations program at club meetings, thanks guest speakers, presenters, member demonstrators, etc, assists where needed.
• Secretary- keeps an accurate written record of the business meeting and turns in to leader at the end of meeting, reads club's minutes at each meeting, records club's attendance, writes thank you letters to speakers, sponsors, etc
• Treasurer- Keeps an accurate account of club's money received and spent, gives a financial report at each meeting, gives an annual report at the final club meeting, 
• Historian- Takes photographs at all club meetings and activities and shares them via facebook, puts together a club scrapbook for end of year party, enter club scrapbook in county contest if available, collects pictures, articles, etc from other officers and club members to include on facebook, and scrapbook.
• Recreation Leader- Conducts a recreation activity  at each club meeting, plans or helps with Recreation Committee, the club's social events and/ or parties. Leads or assists with get acquainted activities and mixers. 

Once the speeches are completed we will then vote by secret ballot.

If you have comments or questions let me know.

Michelle

Horse Project Members

Pinal Co 4h Horse Program

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Urgent: Confirmed Sorting Show Opportunity! 10.14.17 and Western 10.22.17 Posted: 03 Oct 2017 11:57 AM PDT We have been confirmed as invitees to the Maricopa County Ranch Sorting Show on 10.14.17 at Rockn A. Please see the link below: October 14 2017 Maricopa County Ranch Sorting *You must call Jane Scott to RSVP by this Friday, October 6! We also have an open invite for their upcoming Western Show if you are interested! Might be good practice before state. October 22 2017 Maricopa County Western Show Happy Showing!

Horse ID Cards and Adult Code of Conduct

Horse Project Members-

Please be sure that you have faxed or emailed the 4-H office your Horse ID card and adult code of conduct no later than October 1st.

At the first meeting I did receive them from : Paden, Hailey and Lyla  I have sent them in for you. 

The fax number is 1-520-836-1750 OR you may email them to Maria at: 
 mmelende@cals.arizona.edu

Thank you!

Keeping busy and gearing up!

Hi 4-H Families,

I have updated the blog calendar with all the happenings in the club, and within 4-H from now until the end of December. October is about to get BUSY!  👍

If at anytime you ever have questions feel free to reach our to me. 


Have a great Tuesday!
Michelle

Animal Science Committee

If you are interested in serving on the animal science committee to help plan with small animals (poultry,rabbit) at fair, and other items on the fair schedule please plan to attend!

Dear Committee Members and Interested Leaders,

LOTS to discuss at this next meeting of Pinal County 4-H Animal Science Committee! 

Our meeting will be held this week:

* Date: Thursday, September 21st 
* Location: The 4-H Office in Casa Grande, 820 E. Cottonwood Lane, Building C
* Time: 6pm

We’re making it easy on everyone by bringing in a quick dinner. DINNER will be served! Please let me know if you have any special dietary needs prior to the meeting. Please be on time...I like to begin and end on time especially when we hold meetings on weeknights.



R.S.V.P. to 520.836.5221, ext. 201 or mmelende@cals.arizona<mailto:mmelende@cals.arizona>.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) - All small and large livestock members must complete

If your 4-H member plans to participate in showing a small or large livestock animal this 4-H year they are required to hold this certification to do so at fair.  Please see below for information and have your youth member complete this as soon as possible. Be sure to print copies of certification and keep them in a safe place as you will be required to show proof at county fairs, Saila Shows, additional live stock shows. 

• Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification program: Starting this year, members must pass a quiz (80%) at the end of each of the three modules​ on-line. This is a multi-species training program and certifies small stock and large livestock participants. ​The state of Arizona w​ill continue to accept Arizona Youth Livestock Quality Assurance (YLQA) certifications through December 31, 2018, as long as they have not expired.
•  Starting January 1, 2019, only YQCA certifications will be accepted.​This program has the opportunity to combine on line certifications with instructor-led classes.​ The original plan was for 9-11 year old youth to be required to attend a face-to-face training, but for now that will not be the case.The online option costs $12 per member and the instructor led is $3 to be registered in the system. ​ Members can go online to http://yqca.org/ and register to take the online certification training. 4-H members should sign in with their 4HOnline login so the certification will show up on their profile. Only active members will show up through the system. 

Thank you!

Michelle 

Getting to know 4-H Newsletter

Hi Country Kickers Families-

We are very excited to be starting a new year of 4-H! Attached is a link to the County newsletter for you to read.

We can't wait to see you on Friday, September 15th at our first club meeting! The event is on our calendar, which you may also save to your phone so you receive a reminder.

See you all then!


September Newsletter

State Livestock and Smallstock Skillathon Contest

State 4-H Livestock and Smallstock Skillathon Contest

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All 4-H and FFA members are invited to the State Livestock and Smallstock Skillathon Contest at the University of Arizona to compete. The contest will be a one day event and will take place at the Campus Farm. Please stay tuned for more information regarding this event. 

Date: 

Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 10:00am to 6:00pm

UA Campus Agricultural Center

4101 N Campbell Avenue

Tucson, AZ 85719

See map: Google Maps(link is external)

Cost: 

To Be Determined

Contact Person: 

Amanda Zamudio

Contact Phone: 

520-281-2994

Registration is required: 

Yes

Has volunteer opportunities: 

Yes

Attachment: 

 Livestock Skillathon Rotations.pdf

Category: 

General

2017 State Horse Show Qualifiers

We would love to congratulate our very own Hailey, Mikaela, and Abby that have qualified for the State Horse Show in November at Horseshoe Equestrian Park . The show will be November 3-5. Be sure to come show your support for them. They will be participating in barrels, pole bending, goat tying and ranch sorting. Good Luck Ladies!!! 

Open Enrollment is now open for new club year

Hi to all of our 4-H Families,

I wanted to let you know that online enrollment is now open on the website for you to enroll for the 2017-2018 year. You can reach the website at :     https://az.4honline.com/Login.aspx?403D4071382F6B4941594A6A39383D  Please do not create a new account if you have already made one. If you happen to of forgot the password information please contact the county office for assistance. You have the option of paying the annual fee online or by check at our first club meeting.

This Saturday Alesha, and I will be attending the annual horse advisory committee meeting where we will be deciding on dates, events, clinics for the upcoming year for all horse project kids. Once we have confirmed some of those dates Alesha and I will sit down and begin to plug in some dates for our own club meetings. If you have any ideas or suggestions for any of our meetings feel free to comment on this post with your ideas!!


If you have any friends who live in Pinal County and wish to join us we would love new members.

I can't wait to begin this new year with you all!

Michelle, and Alesha

Arizona State Fair- 4-H Fair Entries

Hi All-

I wanted to share with you about the upcoming Arizona State Fair and the opportunities for our 4-H members to participate in. It is open to ALL 4-H members who are in good standing from the 2016-2017 year. Cloverbuds can also have fun and make projects to exhibit at the State Fair.

I am attaching the rules and regulations exhibitor handbook. Parents please read through with your members and follow all deadlines.

State Fair Exhibitor Handbook for fair entries

This is a great time for all 4-H members!!

AZ State Fair Website - Here is the link to the state fair website if you need additional information.

Livestock members- There is a fun Livestock Judging Contest to be held on Saturday, October 21st @ 8:30am. Entry forms are due by October 20th and can be found on the AZ State Fair website. I know we have a junior team put together and going to participate! We would like to put together a senior team, Hailey is looking for 4-H members between 14-18 to join her. If you know of anyone please let us know.

Let me know if you have any questions about the Arizona State Fair!

Arizona State 4-H Horse Show- Help needed!!

Want to know what's going on? Please see our Annual Meeting Minutes here!
2017 AZ 4-H Horse Annual Meeting Minutes

We are looking for your help! There are lots of ways to help.

We are looking for Superintendents for our November show (English, Western, Gymkhana, Roping and Sorting, Trail is fulfilled).

We also need extra hands and minds to make the experience for our kids great!
For example:

                                          i.    Program & Cover Art

                                         ii.    Flag Presentations-Michelle Weese Pinal

                                        iii.    Senior Presentations- Michelle Weese Pinal

                                        iv.    Family Fun

                                         v.    Shirt Order & Design

                                        vi.    Photographer

                                       vii.    Ribbons – Kerry Officer Pinal

                                      viii.    Awards

                                        ix.    Poster Contest

                                         x.    Photo Contest – Jane Scott - Maricopa

                                        xi.    Sponsorship

                                       xii.    Groom Squad – Kerry Officer - Maricopa

Please express interest by attending our upcoming Committee meeting on August 2nd at 7:00 p.m. by phone or send an email to azstate4hhorse@gmail.com

Regular meeting call-in information

Call: 712.775.7031

Code: 474.424.977

IMPORTANT Updates for Pinal County Junior Livestock

Hi All,

I wanted to let you know that PCJLC has updated their website with tons of new information. So please be sure you bookmark their website and refer back to it as needed to check dates, forms, etc...

First off the new rule book has been updated and is now available. Please be sure you read the new rule book with your youth member. I have included a link to it in the forms section on our blog so that you can refer back to it at anytime.    2017 2018 PCJLC Rule Book

PCJLC has posted dates for all future committee meetings. They all are held at the Pinal County Fairgrounds. It is open to the public to attend. It definitely helps to keep you informed. Here are those meeting dates:   6:30pm is the start time
August 22nd
October 17
January 16th
February 20th

Also, on their website under calendar of events that have listed ear tagging days for Swine, Goat, Lamb and Veal. I will be sure to update them on our blog as well.

Fair Setup day is set for January 13th from 11am-2pm. This is the day we setup pens and get ready for fair. We need as much help as possible. Bring gloves, pliers, and wires!

I can't wait for the 2018 County Fair!

Deadline approaching for State 4-h Camp!

Statewide 4-H Camp

Arizona Statewide 4-H Camp – July 9-13th , 2017

Camp will soon be here! The dates are Sunday July 9th through Thursday, July 13th 2017. Camp will be held this year in the cool, tall pines of Mingus Mountain near Prescott. 4-H Camp is open to all 4-H members, ages 9 to 19. The Camp Committee is planning the program which will include variety of activities. Swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, archery, nature hikes, campfires, camp skills, gun safety, new games, sing-a-longs, and MORE!!!

Because of the popularity of Camp, and the limited space, applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis and limited to 80 spots. We anticipate filling all 80 camper slots very quickly. For this reason, camp applications will be for 4-H members only unless space permits. Applications will be placed on a first come basis.

After May 15th, rate goes up to $265.00 for ALL, NO DISCOUNTS Camp applications MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, JUNE 23rd 2017 at the Mohave County Extension Office, 101 E. Beale Street, Suite A, Kingman, AZ 86401. Applications are online! Start Planning NOW, it's going to be a GREAT summer!!!! For more information contact Gerald Olson (link sends e-mail).

Early Bird Registration (before May 15th 2017)
Total cost will be $240.00 for the first member of the family, and $220.00 per camper for each additional camper in the same family (ages 9-19).  NOTE:  the family discount rate applies for EARLYBIRD registrations ONLY.

Regular Registration (after May 15th 2017)
Cost $265.00 for all, no discounts available.
After May 15th Application for Members/Campers

Pinal County Camp- CANCELLED

Have a fun SUMMER!!

Hope everyone has a fun and safe SUMMER!!

We will see you horse project members at the Pinal County Year End party on July 29th.
 Invites were sent via email!

Final Horse Show Invite

*** we need you to register by Wednesday 4/13 please in order to prepare for the show (class counts, patterns, etc)

Horse Leaders, please share with your groups.

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Here is the official invite for our 3rd and final horse show of the 2016-17 year!  

To continue our success, we want to remind all families that 4-H is run by all families and your help is required at every show. 

****** All other show, clinic event dates are published on the County Site http://pinalhorse.blogspot.com/p/meetings-events.html

Pinal County 4-H Horse Show #3 2016-2017

When:                      Saturday April 15, 2017 

Where:                     P & M Arena, 11404 E Brown Road, Mesa, AZ  http://pmarena.com/

Arena:                      West / Roping Arena

Sat Schedule:         Gymkhana 9 AM, NO Roping, Western 11am, English to follow 

Registration:           8am

Show Start:             9am Morning Meeting, followed by gymkhana events (barrels, poles and goats)

 

Senior Advanced go first, followed by Junior Advanced, Intermediates and finally beginners. That way the beginners can watch and learn from the more experienced kiddos.  We will be having separate roping events so NO roping will be held at this show.

IMPORTANT: All annual enrollments MUST be completed online.  No annual enrollment packets will be accepted onsite at the show.  If you are NOT enrolled via the website by 4/13  your horse show registration will NOT be accepted.  

REMINDER:  Mandatory helmet policy for all 4-H members anytime while on the back of a horse on the property. Per Pinal County, this policy is effective immediately. These must be approved horse helmets, bicycle helmets are not allowed.  

Pre-Registration Due: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 5pm @ Fax to 206-256-3914, email( kerry.officer@gmail.com )

Sponsorships Due:    Bring them to the show.

*** Reminder we are under the 30day rule for horse cards ***

Horse Show Fees:

• $15 - per discipline (english, western, roping, gymkhana).  Sponsorship's can discount this fee.
• $5 - late fee for onsite registration
• $15 - arena fee per exhibitor

Horse Show Forms - To be Completed:  

• Horse Show Registration Form - for each horse show, fax to office for pre-reg or bring to show (also attached)
• Adult Code of Conduct (one per parent please fax to 4h office or bring to first horse show)  
• Horse ID Card & Lease Agreement- one per horse, no limit per child.  Fax to office 30 days before event.  Sharing allowed within families.  If an exception must be made please have your leader bring it for review at the Jan 13 HAC meeting.

Rules & Guidelines - For Reference:

• Rules - Pinal County Horse
• Rules - State Horse 
• Pinal County Pattern Book

Sponsor/Donor Packets — Reminder this year each members are required to get $150 in sponsorships by the end of the year to qualify for year end awards/buckles.  You can opt to just donate the $150 and receive a tax donation or get businesses to donate or advertise in our horse show program all year.  Please review the below sponsorship forms.  NOTE:  if you pay it now, you will only have to pay $5 per discipine entry fees

• Donation/Sponsorship Packet
• Submit forms to:  Sponsorship & Horse Show forms are to be sent to Kerry @ Fax to 206-256-3914, email( kerry.officer@gmail.com )

Lastly a few reminders about 4H rules/expectations, especially for the shows:

-there are no dogs allowed, even on a leash

-there is no alcohol or tobacco allowed onsite

-there is no coaching once the participants go into the arena/class. We can cheer them on, but not tell them what to do :)

-no parents, trainer, or person other than 4H exhibitors may ride the horse 

-if you can, please preregister to save organizational time on show mornings. Looking for forms?

****** All events dates are published on the County Site http://pinalhorse.blogspot.com/p/meetings-events.html

Kerry Officer

HAC President

kerry.officer@gmail.com

480-993-7580 (cell w/ text)