Anne Arundel County 4-H Happenings

In “4-H and Youth Development” we are first educators, uniquely tasked with cultivating curiosity and inspiring growth. Our perspective is from a distance and while we call them ‘our youth’ (and feel that connection in many ways), they are, of course, your children. We are so grateful for the many opportunities we have to work with them, to develop their *spark* and allow them the freedom to pave their way in a very complicated world. As we emerge from our most challenging times, it has been wonderful to once again see our youths' smiles, their inquisitiveness, and their steadfast desire to absorb the world around them with fantastic optimism. As adults, they are our motivators and our inspiration to keep pushing forward.

In teaching, reflecting on what we’ve accomplished, where we’ve been, and what we would like to do or change helps us build a foundation for future learning. Looking back at 2022, we are so appreciative of the many people who support our organization, you are our core and without you we would not be able to offer these unique experiences. Thank you so much for your donation in any form or amount! We wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

Regards,

Gretchen & Joy

A three-time national award-winning program, AGsploration is a science-based 4-H curriculum designed to help youth explore the relationships between agriculture, the environment, and their health through engaging hands-on activities. For this workshop, let is snow, let it snow, let it snow! We'll learn about the Chesapeake Bay watershed, pollutants, and strategies we can each take to protect this valuable resource. We'll even build our own watershed model to learn how each of us create pollution in our daily lives - with a special emphasis on how the holidays in particular can impact our environment.

As a community service, youth will also make uplifting cards for other young adults that will be distributed in the coming weeks via a charity lunch distribution program in Baltimore.

Saturday December 10, 2023, 12pm - 3pm

20 interested 4-H members ages 10-15 years old

Anne Arundel County 4-H Extension Office

Space is limited- $10 cash/participant paid at entry.

Sign up via our google form by Friday, December 9, 2022. 'Yule' be glad you did!

The Maryland 4-H Program is proud to offer senior 4-H members the opportunity to participate in Leadership Trips at the National Level. All enrolled and dues paying club members ages 14-18 (as of January 1st the year the trip takes place) from all counties are eligible to submit an application and portfolio packet for any of the following national leadership trips. To be considered for a Leadership Trip, a 4-H member must complete a portfolio package which includes:

• Leadership Trip Application

• 4-H Resume (Example)

• Essay: The 2023 Senior Essay Prompt is "Describe the benefit of participating in 4-H to an elected official and why they should support the 4-H Program." (Example)

The 2023 Leadership Trips Available to MD 4-H Seniors are:

• National 4-H Conference (D.C. in April)

• National Leadership Conference (at Camp Miniwanca in Michigan in June)

• West Virginia Older Members’ Conference (June)

• Virginia 4-H Congress (June)

• National 4-H Congress (Atlanta in November)

More information can be found on the state webpage: https://go.umd.edu/nationalleadership, scroll to the National 4-H Leadership Opportunities. On the webpage you will find:

Information Flyer

Senior Portfolio Process Informational flyer

How to Apply for a Leadership Opportunity Help Guide

Due Date: January 15 - Portfolios must be submitted to 4-H Online for any of the 5 the National Leadership Opportunities.

*** Please note that portfolios must be submitted to Gretchen Sumbrum for county approval at our county office by Dec. 1st. Once approved, the portfolio must be submitted to 4-H Online by 1/15/23. NOTE: It is very important that seniors understand they must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2023 year prior to submitting (if submitting sometime 1/1/23 - 1/15/23) AND that 4-H Online is often shut down from mid-Dec to mid-Jan. Seniors are strongly urged to take advantage of the November - mid December portal entry date to avoid missing the January 15th deadline.

Market Steer Weigh-In will be on Saturday 1/14/23 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Bring two completely and accurately filled out Maryland 4-H Livestock Registration Forms for each animal. (Note: Anyone who carried and animal project MUST turn in a record book from the previous year in order to carry an animal project in the current year). Weigh-in will be by appointment - a link to sign-up will be sent soon. For more information, please see our Animal Science webpage or reach out to your Club Leader or our Extension Educator, Gretchen Sumbrum (gsumbrum@umd.edu).

*Reminder: there is virtual mandatory Livestock Meeting on 2/18/23 @ 6:30pm - stay tuned for more details.

Club Leaders will soon be collecting Record Books for Juniors and Intermediates and some non-trip Seniors to be submitted to the Extension Office by 2/1/23. All Books should include a title page, table of contents, essay, photos/drawings, summary and Project Record components. More information and the grading sheet can be found on the county website. Youth may use the sturdy 4-H cover (purchased online or at the extension office) or a 3-ring binder.

10am, Saturday 3/25/23 at Baldwin Early Learning Center (Baldwin United Methodist Church)

*** Potential new categories - More information will be released as we receive it from state (will also be uploaded to our webpage) ***

Through the 4-H Public Speaking Contest, youth have an opportunity to write a speech or a public service announcement (PSA) and deliver it to an audience. This event helps youth develop skills for communicating to real audiences, organize and prepare a speech, practice speech delivery skills, learn presentation skills, and develop self-confidence. Ribbons awarded by 4-H age category (Jr, Int, Sen) for 1st-3rd place.

County winners will have the opportunity to advance to the State Public Speaking Contest held at Maryland Day on 4/29/23 at the University of MD, College Park. Please check out our webpage for more information, rules, etc... Registration will begin January.

*** JUDGES NEEDED. No experience/special credentials needed. Join us for a fun experience. Please email Gretchen for more info: gsumbrum@umd.edu.

Now is the time to begin preparing for rollover to the 2023 4-H program year. As in past years, 4-H Online will close mid-December for System Managers to make updates and program next year’s enrollment. The 4-H Online access timetable will be as follows:

• December 1 - Enrollment function will be disabled; families will not be able to create a NEW youth or volunteer enrollment. Families will still be able to log in to and view their profiles, register for events, complete financial transactions, etc. Any unapproved enrollments will be deleted.

• December 15 - 4-H Online access will be CLOSED to both families and Managers (login will be disabled) for the remainder of 2022.

• First week of January 2023 - 4-H Online open to Managers and families for 2023 enrollment.

For returning volunteers: The state 4-H program requires all UME Volunteers who have been an UME Volunteer for 5 or more years to complete the Maryland 4-H Volunteer Refresher Training. You can complete the Refresher Course antytime from the comfort of your own home by visiting our county 'Volunteers' webpage.

4-H ACTS (Annapolis-Civics-Thriving-Service)

Civic engagement programs empower young people to be well-informed citizens who are engaged in their communities and the world. 4-H ACTS will provide an opportunity for youth to travel to the state capitol, learn about civics, engage with legislators and tell their 4-H stories. Through this unique event, youth will gain skills in civic engagement to promote involvement in their communities & governments, explore the State Capitol's history and learn about Maryland government structure, representatives and operations. Activities include a morning assembly with a local legislator, guided tour of the State House, Scavenger Hunt activity, and a 4-H Showcase. Youth/volunteers are welcome to observe the legislature in action via a General Assembly Session that evening on their own. This is a new activity and information will be released as it becomes available.

Event Details:

• SAVE THE DATE: Presidents Day (Public School day off), Monday, February 20, 2023

• Location: 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401

Upcoming NASA - Goddard Programs

The Goddard Visitor Center team is excited to share information and programs for students, groups and families this Fall! The visitor center will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Activities will continue throughout the Fall, including the return of the in-person Sunday Experiment on the third Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information and to receive program email updates, e-mail: goddard-visitor-center-programs@lists.nasa.gov.

Events coming up include 3 virtual field trips. The first two events below have three parts: a series of short videos, a live interactive presentation with a Q&A session, and optional self-guided activities using common supplies on hand at home or at educational program locations. The third event is lecture-style with a Q&A session, as well as additional self-guided resources. These interactive presentations are taught live by a NASA education specialist and 45 minutes in length. Custom programs may be offered based on availability.

● Living and Working in Space, Kindergarten – 4th Grade

People are living and working in space right now! Participants will discover many of the different ways that scientists, engineers and astronauts have developed to help humans live in space. They will also learn about the parts of an astronaut’s spacesuit and then look at actual food items sent to the International Space Station.

● How to Build a Satellite, 5th – 8th Grade

Building a satellite takes many steps, requires help from a team, and needs creativity and innovation to make things work. Participants will explore the engineering design process and how scientists and engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center use it to solve problems. They will also talk about components of a satellite with demonstrations focusing on infrared light.

● Goddard Overview, 9th Grade – Adult

With facilities in Maryland, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, New York and West Virginia, Goddard is a place where a mission can go from start to finish — from planning to building to testing and even launching. Goddard is also involved in nearly every NASA science mission involving Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics (the study of the Sun and our local space environment), and astrophysics. Participants will receive an overview presentation focused on current missions. This program is lecture-style with a question-and-answer session and additional self-guided resources.

In-person group programs and facility tours are available Tuesday through Friday with prior reservation. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/visitgoddard. To schedule a virtual field trip or in-person program, contact Brian Ash at GSFC-VisitorCenter@mail.nasa.gov. For more information/questions within 4-H, please contact our State Stem Specialist Mark DeMorra, (mdemorra@umd.edu.

“4-H+NASA-Mission: THE SUN” Virtual Event Series Round 2-Winter 2023

“4-H+NASA-Mission: The Sun” is a virtual event series for 4-H Intermediate youth (Program age 11-13). Their Mission: Using provided “Mission Supply Pack,” engage in hands-on activities and experiences to learn about NASA and its missions, STEM careers, Astronomy, Heliophysics (Sun or Solar Science), and Earth’s role in all of it! Co-developed by Maryland 4-H and NASA HEAT (Heliophysics Education Activation Team) at Goddard, this program uses the sun to engage audiences with STEM concepts in a new and exciting way! Info about this program can also be found on the Maryland 4-H STEM website on the new “4-H & NASA” page under "STEM" on the left-hand menu.

Dates: Thursday evenings, Feb 2-March 9, 2023 (February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9)

Time: 5pm-7pm

Location: Zoom

Registration Will Close: December 15, 2022 11:59pm

Eligibility: This event is open to enrolled 4-H youth members program age 11-13. 4-H program age is the youth's age on January 1, 2023. The event is limited to 30 youth participants. Once the event is filled, a waitlist will be established.

Fees: There is a $35.00 fee for this event. Youth will receive a “Mission Supply Pack” containing a number of materials needed for their mission. Mission Supply Packs can be picked up from 4-H offices free of charge, mailed to youths’ homes for an additional $15.00 postage fee.

How to Register: Registration for this event IS LIVE via 4-H Online. For questions, please contact Mark DeMorra, Maryland 4-H STEM Specialist, at mdemorra@umd.edu.

Engineering Camp

The next MD 4-H Engineering Camp will be April 21-23, 2023 at the Harford County 4-H Camp (The Rocks). We are looking for interested Tier 3 background-checked volunteers to help chaperone! Please reach out to Mark DeMorra, mdemorra@umd.edu, for questions and interest.

Volunteers Needed for State Fair Engineering Contests

We are looking for interested educators, volunteers, and potential new leadership for our 4-H Engineering Contests at the Maryland State Fair. The current Engineering contests include:

• 4-H Bicycle Safety

• 4-H Small Engine

• 4-H Electricity/Energy

• 4-H Lawn Tractor (Learn to Earn)

• 4-H/FFA Tractor Operator’s Safety (Large Tractor)

Please reach out and/or have interested volunteers contact Mark DeMorra at mdemorra@umd.edu. We want to “resurrect” the state Welding and Computer contests in the Engineering Division too! If you are interested in assisting with these efforts, also contact Mark.

Information about all our state hosted STEM programs can be found on our 4-H STEM webpage: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development/program-areas/stem.

Horse Advisory Webinar Meeting - Monday, December 5, 7:00pm

Please extend an invitation to interested individuals to join the 2022 Fall Horse Advisory Webinar Meeting. This webinar meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. Individuals wishing to join the advisory session should send an email to Rebecca Bittner at regunder@umd.edu to request connecting information.

Maryland 4-H Animal Science Project Updates Webinar - Tuesday, December 13, 7:00pm

We will be offering a 4-H Animal Science Project Updates Webinar for Volunteers on Tuesday, December 13th, 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. This session will provide an overview of Animal Science Program policy and event changes/updates for 2023. This session will be of interest to Maryland 4-H Volunteers and Fair Volunteers working with 4-H members in the Animal Science program areas. Interested individuals should register at: https://forms.gle/3q8MRVdAWZB6eRJW8 . Connecting information will be shared with registered individuals near the event date.

2023 Dog Advisory Webinar Meeting - Sunday, January 8, 2023, 6:00pm

Please extend an invitation to interested individuals to join the 2023 Winter Dog Advisory Webinar Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 8, 6:00 p.m. During the webinar session we will discuss plans for 2023 4-H Dog Project events including the State Fair Dog Show, Dog Bowl, and Dog Skillathon. Individuals wishing to join the advisory/planning session should send an email to Ashley Travis at ashley90@umd.edu or Chris Anderson at canders2@umd.edu to request connecting information.

2023 Dairy Advisory Webinar Meeting - Friday, January 13, 2023, 7:00pm

Interested individuals are invited to join the 2023 Maryland 4-H Dairy Advisory Meeting which will be held on Friday, January 13, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. During the webinar session we will discuss State 4-H Animal Science updates pertaining to the dairy project area and plans for 2023 4-H Dairy Project events including Dairy Bowl, Dairy Judging, Dairy Skillathon, Dairy Fun Day, the State Fair Dairy Show and other opportunities. Information on how to register to participate in the meeting will be shared soon!

Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds Event

The 2022 Annual Fair Family Christmas Drive Through Holiday Display (1450 Generals Highway, Crownsville) will be held 7-10pm the following weekends in late November - mid Dec: Nov 25 - 27, Dec 2 - 4, Dec 9 - 11, Dec 16 - 18. Tickets can be purchased in advance through eTix or cash/credit card at the gate. Portion of the proceeds from the event will go to Anne Arundel County Food Bank. The fairgrounds has been quite supportive of 4-H and we hope you will consider attending their event as a part of your family holiday activities. For more information call 410-923-3400 or visit aacountyfair.org.

Outbound Opportunities! International Trips 2023

Maryland 4-Her's have the opportunity to explore the world and become culturally aware in 3 different outbound locations: Japan (4 & 8-week programs), Costa Rica (4-week) and South Korea (4-week). Each outbound opportunity provides a unique cultural immersion experience. Delegates will experience aspects of daily life that allow them to more deeply understand both their host culture and their own! Applications are due no later than Dec 15th.

Program fees include lodging, meals, transportation, camps and cultural excursions throughout the program. Please refer to our State 4-H website, International Programs. Scholarships are available through "States' 4-H" upon application approval. For more information on both Inbound and Outbound Opportunities, please contact Carrie Wivell at cwivell@umd.edu.

NOTE: All events, County/State/National, are subject to change due to ongoing health crisis.

*** Be sure to share your club's next event with us so we can help you spread the word! ***

Maryland Sheep Breeders Association

The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association in conjunction with the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is offering a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 to a student who has been accepted or is in the process of applying for continuing education at a college or university, technical school, or vocational school. All academic majors will be considered, but priority will be given to agricultural or agriculture related majors (such as food science, veterinarian, ag. teaching, etc.). Please check their webpage for information and selection criteria.

The application window will be open from November 1 – April 15. Applications are available on the MSBA web site. Applications include: Completed application, 500 word essay, 2 letters of recommendation, Recent High School or College transcript.

4-H Variety Show

What's your talent? The AAC 4-H Foundation is once again sponsoring the annual Variety Show at 4pm on February 26, 2023 (with a snow date of March 5th) at the Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church! Be part of a group or do your own own individual act. There's signing, dancing, skits, playing instruments, and much more. Join us as part of the show or an audience member. It's a family event so young and old alike will enjoy the presentations. Blue, red and white ribbons awarded for each act. Champion & Reserve Champ Group Acts as well as the Champion & Reserve Individual/Duet Acts receive cash awards to their 4-H Club.

Here is a link to information, registration, rules and judging forms. Contact Joan Mauritzen at jm0037@prattlibrary.org for general questions or Mary Thomas at hackyt@aol.com for club acts
*** Adults interested in judging acts, please reach out to Gretchen, gsumbrum@umd.edu.

Maryland State 4-H Horse Communications Team Member, Summer M. @ Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-up November 5-6, 2022

🎉Congratulations to Summer M for a job well done at the ENHR last month:

• Horse Communications - 6th Place State Team Overall Score
• Individual Presentation 'Jumping into a new life' - 4th Place (Summer M)

We would also like to thank Paige Merriam of Anne Arundel County for dedicating her time to coaching 4-Her Vivian M of Cecil County as the sole member the Maryland State 4-H Horse Judging Team!

Senior aged youth are encouraged to apply for 'national' 4-H opportunities to meet new people, learn new things and experience new communities. Youth master a skill and then demonstrate what they've learned gaining valuable leadership and public speaking skills. Our county sends qualifying youth to National 4-H Trips and Project specific trips (Horse, Dairy, Livestock, poultry)! Consider attending one of these opportunities in 2023!

From the Friendship Outdoors Club:

The 2022 Buz Meyer 4-H Turkey Shoot was hosted by the Friendship Outdoor Skills 4-H Club on Saturday, November 5, 2022, which happened to be the warmest Turkey Shoot any participants could remember! A total of 68 adults and youth participated in the two contests, and we had 8 Cloverbuds participate in special events just for them. The Anne Arundel County 4-H Foundation was in attendance selling county fair tee shirts, and the Friendship Outdoor Skills club members sold refreshments.

Cloverbuds learned all about the turkey, played games, went on a hike, and did a craft. Riflery contestants in Junior, Intermediate and Adult Women shot a paper target at 25 yards, while Seniors and Adult Men shot at the same paper target from 50 yards. Junior, Intermediate and Adult Women in the Archery contestant shot from 7 yards, while Seniors and Adult Men shot from 10 yards.

The Anne Arundel County 4-H Foundation generously donates a $20 cash prize to each winner, and sponsors and presents two memorial awards at the completion of the event. The James R. Kahler Youth Top 4-H Archer Award is awarded to the highest scoring youth in the archery portion of the contest. This year this certificate and monetary prize was presented to Stuart S., of the Friendship Outdoor Skills 4-H Club. The Foundation began a new memorial award this year, the Buz Meyer Youth Top 4-H Marksman Award, which is awarded to the highest scoring youth in the riflery portion of the contest. This year this certificate and monetary prize was presented to Mike C, of the Kinder Farm Park 4-H Club. The winners of the contest were as follows:

Archery
Junior - Talon W, Friendship Outdoor Skills
Intermediate - Stuart S, Friendship Outdoor Skills
Senior - Tucker W, Friendship Outdoor Skills
Adult Men - Chad W, Friendship Outdoor Skills
Adult Women - Hannah S, Friendship Outdoor Skills

Riflery
Junior - Owen S, Friendship Outdoor Skills
Intermediate - Mike C, Kinder Farm Park
Senior - Nicholas C, Friendship Outdoor Skills
Adult Men - Tim H, Kinder Farm Park
Adult Women - Wendy S, Friendship Outdoor Skills

We thank all who attended and all who helped, especially the parents of the Friendship Outdoor Skills 4-H Club, and the Anne Arundel County 4-H Foundation for their financial support. We look forward to next year!

Kinder Farm Park Work Day

Kinder Farm Park has some amazing 4H families and rangers. This weekend they battled the cold and put up a fence to split their sheep field in two. This will give them another field for field rotation. They would like to thank theses families and rangers for all their hard work and support.

*** Share your club experiences, 4-H'er accomplishments, & any events with us so we can include them in the newsletter! ***

Thank you to our partner Tractor Supply Co. for another amazing Paper Clover season! The Fall 2022 #4HPaperClover Campaign raised an astounding $1,137,991 in support of 4-H youth. Since 2010, TSC has raised over $19 million to support the 4-H program!

December usually means one of two things for clubs: time to celebrate or time to step away and regroup in January - whatever path you take, enjoy! We wanted to include a quick reminder that annual unit plans are due no later than February 12, 2023. The hope is that youth and adult leader work together to establish the plan allowing officers to step up and take responsibility. It may take more time to work through the process, yet once established you will find the time spent it well worth the effort in teaching the youth valuable leadership skills. Please see our county webpage: Unit Leader Annual Requirements:

Established clubs are required by Maryland State 4-H to send the county office annual forms; one set in October and a different set in February. Please see below for dates and forms. These are the forms due by February 12

• Club Program Plan and Officer Roster
• ByLaws: only send if a change was made

In this part of the newsletter, we'll take a moment to discuss the basics of 4-H, how the University of Maryland Extension (UME) is structured, how 4-H fits into the UME, resources available to you at your UME county office, etc...

One other area of the UME we haven't explored in this newsletter series is the Home and Garden Information Center and the benefits this valuable resource provides to the public.

Address: 12005 Homewood Road, Ellicott City, MD. 410-531-5556

Webpage: extension.umd.edu/hgic

The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) is a state-wide program that provides outreach education to Maryland residents and beyond. HGIC develops and delivers science-based, sustainable gardening and integrated pest management education for better human and environmental health. All residents of Maryland are welcome to send questions to Ask Extension, view our online resources here and on our Maryland Grows blog, or visit a local Master Gardener Program for answers to residential gardening questions.

Vision: People gardening and managing land in harmony with nature.

Mission: Develop and deliver science-based, sustainable gardening and integrated pest management education for better human and environmental health.

HGIC has been a national model for outreach education since 1990. Our success is the result of interdisciplinary programming and multiple learning/teaching modes. Our educators develop web resources and are engaged in social media, direct online client consultations, classroom instruction, hands-on training, and demonstration projects.

On their website you can find information and links to the following:

Food Gardening - How to grow your own fruits, herbs, and vegetables in Maryland! Learn all about raised beds, container gardens, and recommended varieties.

Insects - Learn about beneficial insects, insect friendly gardens and how to identify and manage insects indoors and outdoors.

Yard & Landscape - How to grow healthy plants indoors and outdoors in Maryland, how to identify and manage problems while respecting the environment.

Climate-Resilient Gardening - Here we showcase several examples of how Maryland residents are adapting their green spaces with climate change and sustainability in mind.

Seed Saving: Native Plants - Native plants are gaining in popularity and use in home and community landscapes. Learn how to preserve biodiversity by saving and planting native seeds. This is a 1-hour recorded webinar.

Tips and Tasks - Use fallen leaves to mulch your garden beds, or add leaves to a compost bin; protect fig trees from freezing temperatures; dig up and store summer bulbous and tuberous plants such as cannas, dahlias, and caladiums.

Yard and garden questions: Questions and images can be sent anytime to Ask Extension. HGIC's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists will reply to your garden, plant ID, and pest questions.

Have a Home Gardening Question? Click here for more info

Hours: Gardening questions and photos can be sent anytime, HGIC's Certified Professional Horticulturists will respond to your questions typically within 48 hours.

Please follow this link to our website - click on the calendar icon for 2022 Calendar details. Updates will be made as they become available to us. All newsletters are now uploaded to our AAC website.

December

• 11/1 - 4/15 - Sheep Breeders Association Scholarship Application

• 12/1 - Senior Portfolios for National Trip Oppts due to Gretchen Sumbrum

• 12/1 - 4-H Online Enrollment disabled for New enrollment

• 12/1 - Diamond Clover Level 1-4 information is due to Gretchen Sumbrum

• 12/3 - Maryland Horse Judging School (registration closed 11/18)

• 12/4 - State Dog Bowl Contest (registration closed 11/15), 12pm at UMD-College Park

• 12/5 - Horse Advisory Webinar, 7pm. (See Above)

• 12/10 - Agsploration - The Science of MD Agriculture, Winter Holiday Workshop

• 12/13 - Animal Science Project Updates Webinar, 7pm. (See Above)

• 12/15 - 4-H Online access will be closed (reopening early January)

• In Dec - AAC Fairgrounds Family Christmas Drive Through Holiday Display (See above)

Happy New Year - 2023!

• First week - 4-H Online access to reopen for registrations/submissions

• 1/8 - Dog Advisory Webinar, 6pm. (See Above)

• 1/13 - Dairy Advisory Webinar, 7pm. (See Above)

• 1/14 - Market Steer Weigh-In by appointment @ AAC Fairgrounds, fill out reg. form

• 1/15 - Final approved & signed ‘Senior Portfolios for National Trips’ must be submitted through 4-H Online.

• 2/1 - Record books due to Extension office. on website

• 2/20 - *NEW IN 2023* 4-H ACTS Civics Engagement, on webpage

• 2/12 - Club Leaders Annual Forms are due

• 2/19 - Maryland 4-H Awards Gala

• 2/26 - AAC 4-H Foundation sponsored Variety Show (snow date 3/5)

• 3/26 - AAC 4-H Public Speaking Contest

• 7/23 - 7/28 - AAC 4-H Residential Summer Camp

4-H Inclement Weather Policy: If there is no school, or there is early dismissal in Anne Arundel County due to inclement weather, ALL 4-H events will be cancelled.

4-H Covid Policy: MD 4-H activities must comply with local directives for indoor or outdoor gatherings. If AACPS transitions to virtual learning, we are required to transition ALL indoor 4-H activities to virtual format (including 4-H Meetings). Outdoor activities are still permitted in alignment with local government requirements for masking, physical distance and capacity sizes.

Have questions, ideas or news to share? Please Email Joy Sim, jsim1@umd.edu, to be included in our UME - AAC 4-H monthly newsletter.

Programing Questions? email Gretchen Sumbrum, UME - AAC Educator, gsumbrum@umd.edu.

Check out our Facebook page: Anne Arundel County 4-H

Email: GSumbrum@umd.edu
Website: https://extension.umd.edu/locations/anne-arundel-county/4-h-youth-development
Location: 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD, USA
Phone: 4102223900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AACO4H