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You’ll be proud to know that 4-Hers all across the nation are pitching in to help. Here in Alabama, the young people on our 4-H State Council were immediately on the phone and instant messaging to see what they could do. Clubs throughout the state are taking a similar initiative. That is part of what 4-H is about, as we say: "for my club, my community, my country, and my world." I hope that you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Perhaps you attended your county fair. As you are out and about, whether it’s the fair or your local high school’s football games, maybe you’ll consider taking some community kids or elderly folks who might not be able to otherwise attend.
The website is a "work in progress" but check on our Natural Resources, Leadership and other topics. If you are an adult and want to start a local interest club, go to Adult Resources and click Club Management. August was a busy and exciting month for Alabama 4-H. With State Congress cancelled because of the threat of Dennis, Auburn hosted our one-day state competitive events. We had our Fort Clover getaway for Guard and Reserve kids, our College 4-H Retreat, and many local and regional events. If you know some of the winners we have listed, I hope that you will give them a pat on the back. They have worked hard for their success. If you are a member of a civic club or governmental body, I would encourage you to include your area’s member of State Council in your activities. Part of their responsibilities are to be ambassadors for 4-H, and they are a bright and enthusiastic group of young people. Alabama 4-H
Sr. Competitive Events Saturday, August 13, 2005 - Auburn University, AL Thanks and congratulations to all participants. Each one is a winner! Thanks also to families, club leaders, and county Extension staff for their investment of time and energy in the lives of our young people. You do make a positive difference. (For a listing of winners, please visit our website: www.alafarmnews.com Alabama 4-H and YOU…
Leading With Character TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER” Leading With Character The last two months, I wrote a series of observations on the "Six Pillars of Character: Trust-worthiness, Respect, Responsi-bility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship." Showing character through Alabama 4-H Animal Science Projects will give us some ideas how livestock can develop young men and women. Responsibility
As a 4-H livestock exhibitor you are representing more than just yourself and your family when you exhibit livestock at a show. You are also representing the 4-H organization, the sponsoring show, and youth exhibitors as a whole. Many people are counting on you to do your job well, to be a good role model, and to be a responsible exhibitor. Being responsible is a phrase you may hear often - from your parents, your 4-H leaders, your teachers, and your extension staff. What does it really mean? A responsibility is a duty, an obligation, or a commitment to do something. So being responsible means being accountable for what we do and who we are and for carrying out our obligations and duties at all times. Being irresponsible means the opposite - you don’t carry out your duties, you cannot be relied upon to do what you say you will do, and you do things that you know are not right. A livestock project takes many months of work. During that time there are many different ways to show that you are responsible. Which of the following actions demonstrate responsibility and which are ones that demonstrate irresponsibility? 1. Being truthful, honest and encouraging with other exhibitors who ask for your opinion in selecting animals. 2. Purchasing your animals and completing ownership affidavits by the appropriate date. 3. Intentionally giving other exhibitors incorrect or unethical information about animal care and handling. 4. Feeding your animals on schedule every day. 5. Using drugs on your animals that are not approved to be used on your species of animal. 6. Borrowing another member’s equipment without asking permission. 7. Being ready to enter the show ring when your class is called. 8. Participating with other club members in keeping your area of the barn clean and neat. 9. Complaining about the show judge. 10. Promptly writing thank you notes to award sponsors. You should recognize statements 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, and 10 as responsible behavior. Statements 3, 5, 6, and 9 demonstrate irresponsible behavior. At the beginning of a project, responsible members will work to develop their knowledge and skills about the desirable traits of their animals, and they will be honest and encouraging with other members who ask for advice. Responsible members will follow all ownership rules and deadlines. Throughout a project, a major responsibility is feeding, watering and caring for the animals. Exhibitors will also need to spend more time and attention to train and groom the animals. There are many responsibilities involved in preparing for and showing the animals, also. Some of these include: · Keeping tools and equipment clean and organized, always asking permission to borrow equipment and returning borrowed equipment promptly and in good condition. · Handling your animals in a way that does not interfere with other exhibitors. · Following all show and 4-H rules about grooming animals. · Avoiding put-downs, complaining and barn gossip. Following schedules and being prompt when called. · Being active and helping other members maintain good herdsmanship in your area of the barn. After the fair or show is completed, there are a couple of other things that responsible exhibitors will do. On of these is writing thank you notes to sponsors of awards and other people who have helped you with your project. Completing your record book is another responsible thing to do. By completing your record book, you are following a project through to the finish. Someday, that record book will also be fun to look at and to see how much you really have learned since you first started 4-H! Here are a few additional questions for you to think about and discuss with your parents and 4-H leader:
You are 15 years old and have some experience in clipping and fitting your steers, but are not as good at it as you’d like to be. You think your calf might rank higher in the show if you could do a better job of fitting it. Another, slightly older, and very experienced person offers to do all your clipping and fitting for you. What would you do? Your family is planning a vacation for the last week of June, so you will be away from home for 7 days, but you have 5 pigs that need to be taken care of while you are away. What is a responsible way to handle this situation? A responsible exhibitor should know before beginning a project what the important dates are in regard to ownership. They should also plan ahead for entering projects at fairs, so that entry deadlines are not missed. What are the ownership deadlines for your projects? What are the entry deadlines for your county or regional events? For state events? Where do you find this information? You have a heifer that you expect to do well in the county fair show. She leads and handles reasonably well when just you or your family are around; however, when anyone else approaches her, she becomes uncontrollable and you can’t hold on to her. (You’ve tried this with many different friends and neighbors.) What would you do? Until next time, God Bless! James Shropshire is the Alabama 4-H Regional Extension Agent for the Central Alabama Region. 2005-06 STATE 4-H COUNCIL President: Ryan Sprinkle, Fayette, N. AL Region III N. Region VP: Somer Behel, Lauderdale, N. AL Region I SE Region VP: Cameron Mulvaney, Lee, SE AL Region II Erin Johnson, Jackson, N. AL Region II Katie Harbour, Shelby, N. AL Region IV Daniel Trantham, Calhoun, SE AL Region I Jamond Perry, Russell, SE AL Region III John Sawyer, Coffee, SE AL Region IV Callie DeRamus, Tuscaloosa, SW Region I Sonny Brinkman, Mobile, SW Region IV 4-H ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Achievement - Luke Brymer, Jefferson Citizenship/Leadership - Caleb Hartin, Butler Animal Science - Jennifer Williams. Shelby Dairy Foods Leadership - Katlin Mulvaney, Lee Breads Leadership - Casey East, Pike Fisheries-Wildlife - Lisa Shaw, Tuscaloosa Forestry - Christopher Cannon, Fayette 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Luke Brymer, Jefferson Kurt Ingram, Pike 2005 NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS DELEGATES Cameron Mulvaney, Lee Erica Lewis, Coffee Mary Potts, Fayette Della Stabler, Lee Jarrett Moore, Lee Emma Cooper, Limestone Scott Sexton, Pike Janna Ford, Shelby Katie Harbour, Shelby Kimberly Lynn McGraw, Mobile Rebecca Morrison, Tuscaloosa Brittany Stockton, Elmore Casey East, Pike – National Design Team AVIAN BOWL Corey Rudolph, Lowndes Matthew Gates, Pike Michelle Burns, Fayette STATE 4-H AIR RIFLE TEAM Shelby Co. - James Richardson, High Individual STATE 4-H BB GUN TEAM Shelby Co. - Brian Carstensen, High Individual STATE 4-H .22 SMALLBORE TEAM (Rifle) Shelby Co. - Michael Richardson, High Individual STATE 4-H SKEET TEAM (Shotgun) Franklin Co. - Nick Kimbrough, High Individual STATE 4-H TRAP TEAM (Shotgun) Franklin Co. - Alex Thompson, High Individual STATE 4-H ARCHERY TOURNAMENT Round Compound Bow - Megan Hendrix, Pike Co. STATE 4-H DAIRY JUDGING TEAM Lamar Co. – Stephanie Reed, High Individual STATE 4-H FORESTRY JUDGING TEAM Coosa Co. - Anna Vines, High Individual STATE 4-H WILDLIFE JUDGING TEAM Coosa Co. - James Mooney, High Individual AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY – Dr. Tony Cook 1. Calan Daniel, Randolph 2. Kurt Ingram, Pike 3. Seth Gee, Talladega BICYCLE – Dr. Tony Cook 1. Anthony Westbrook, Lamar (tie) 2. Tashma Hayes, Lauderdale, (tie) 2. Ben Johnson, Randolph (tie) 2. Andres Oliver, Butler (tie) 3. Justin Baker, Pike BREADS EXHIBIT – Dr. Molly Gregg 1. Rachel Hyde - Jefferson 2. Caitlin Reed - Franklin 3. Noelle East - Randolph CHICKEN QUE – Dr. Bob Drakeford 1. Anna Adcock, Randolph 2. Trey Miller, Lawrence 3. Corey Rudolph, Lowndes DAIRY FOODS DEMONSTRATION – Dr. Molly Gregg 1. Cortney Elkins - Lawrence 2. Rebecca Thompson - Coffee 3. Belinda Baxley - Houston EGG DEMONSTRATION- Dr. Molly Gregg 1. Erin Hardin - Randolph 2. Rachel Voss - Etowah 3. Kristen Hicks - Lawrence ELECTRIC DEMONSTRATION – Dr. Emily Kling 1. Della Stabler, Lee 2. Ethan Parker, St. Clair 3. Jessica Pearlstein, Pike PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE – Dr. Charles Mitchell 1. Bryan Parrish, Crenshaw 2. Jeffery Stovall, Fayette 3. Jennifer Register, Pike PERSUASIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING – Dr. Molly Gregg 1. Brenna K. Echols - Autauga 2. Luke Brymer - Jefferson 3. Devin Kennamer - Dekalb INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING – Dr. Molly Gregg 1. Andrew Brymer - Jefferson 2. Alex Masterson - Lawrence 3. JoAnn Caesar - Tallapoosa PHOTOGRAPHY/Alteration-Mr. Chuck Hill 1. James Cooper, Macon 2. Casey East, Pike 3. Becky Williams, Shelby (tie) 3. Savannah Swearengin, Morgan (tie) PHOTOGRAPHY/Traditional–Mr. Chuck Hill 1. April Brown, Escambia County 2. Casey East, Pike County 3. Stephen Irby, Etowah County (tie) 3. Jacob Hartin, Butler (tie) FARM TRACTOR – Dr. Tony Cook 1. Junior Strain - Randolph 2. Justin Weigart - Lauderdale 3. Casey Howard - Tallapoosa LAWN TRACTOR – Dr. Tony Cook 1. Mark Windham - Coffee 2. Brenson Crenshaw - Lowndes 3. Robin McLendon - Pike WOOD SCIENCE EXHIBIT-Dr. Bob Drakeford 1. Michael Robertson - Marshall 2. Amber Henderson - Coffee 3. Melissa Revis - Limestone WOOD SCIENCE DEMONSTRATION –Dr. Bob Drakeford 1. Amanda Gibson - Pike 2. Alan Last - Lawrence 3. Ashley Washington – Washington The 33rd Alabama 4-H Horse Show was held July 5 - 8, 2005, at the Garrett Coliseum Complex in Montgomery.  The 33rd Alabama State 4-H Horse Show was held July 5 – 8, 2005, at the Garrett Coliseum Complex in Montgomery. The High Point Belt Buckle Award winners were presented by Lynn Samson, left, of the Alabama Horse Council, to (l to r) Lindsey Merrill, Jr. Education Events; Emily Barnes, Jr. Hunt Seat Division; Amanda Brown, Saddleseat; Jerrit Varner, Roping; Haley Hudmon, Sr. Timed Events and Cody Scott, Jr. Timed Events. High Point Belt Buckle Awards: (Sponsored by the Alabama Horse Council) Jr. Education Events: Lindsey Merrill, Jefferson Co. Sr. Education Events: Jamie Hennigan, Autauga Co Jr. Hunt Seat Division: Emily Barnes, Fayette Co. Saddleseat: Amanda Brown, Tuscaloosa Co. Roping: Jerrit Varner, Covington Co. Jr. Timed Events: Cody Scott Sr. Timed Events: Haley Hudmon, Lee Co.Jr. Western Division: McClellan Stacey Sr. Western Division: Amy White Junior Public Speaking Contest: First - Lindsey Merrill, Jefferson Co. Second - Kalee Jordan, Talladega Co. Third - Carleigh Watson, Tuscaloosa Co. Fourth - Kaitlin Terry, Lawrence Co. Fifth - Dylan Jeffrey, Lawrence Co. Sixth - Kaitlon Isom, Marion Co. Seventh - Erica Burney, Mobile Co. Senior Public Speaking Contest: First - Meghan Kenney, Madison Co. Second - Jamie Hennington, Autauga Co. Third - Miranda Kloberdanz, Lauderdale Co. Fourth - Elizabeth Witten, Jefferson Co. Fifth - Ellen Glasser, Talladega Co. Junior Individual Demonstration Contest: First - Lindsey Merrill, Jefferson Co. Second - Dylan Jeffrey, Lawrence Third- Hannah Evans, Autauga Co. Senior Individual Demonstration Contest: First - Meghan Kenney, Madison Co. Second - Lydia Henshaw, Madison Co. Third - Ciara Crotzer, Lawrence Co. Junior Team Demonstration Contest: First - Courtney Elkins and Lauren Terry, Lawrence Co. Second - Jac Crawford and Kalee Jordan, Talladega High Individual Overall category of the Junior Horse Judging Contest: First - Amelia Reynolds, Talladega Co. Second - Shannon Mobley, Autauga Co. Third - Kaelee Jordan, Talladega Co. Fourth - Adele Pegues, Talladega Co. Fifth - Ellen Rankins, Lee Co. Junior Horse Judging Contest: First - Talladega Co. team Second - Autauga Co. team Third - Fayette Co. team Senior Horse Judging Contest: First - Autauga Co. team Second - Tuscaloosa Co. team Third - Mobile Co. team High Individual Overall - Senior Horse Judging Contest: First - Jamie Hennigan, Autauga Co. Second - Anna Marie Mobley, Autauga Co. Third - Meghan Kenney, Madison Co. Fourth - Elizabeth Petrunic, Autauga Co. Fifth - Kelsey Collins, Autauga Co. Junior Hippology Contest -Talladega Co. team -Second - Russell Co. team Third - Tuscaloosa Co. team High Individual Overall - Junior Hippology Contest: First - Amelia Reynolds, Talladega Co. Second - Elizabeth Moulton, Montgomery Co. Third - Justin Lockhart, Russell Co. Fourth - Chris Lockhart, Russell Co. Fifth - Kaelee Jordan, Talladega Co. Senior Hippology Contest: First - Autauga Co. team Second - Madison Co. team Third - Mobile Co. team High Individual Overall - Senior Hippology Contest: First - Mary Hughes, Tuscaloosa Co. Second - Victoria Leavelle, Tuscaloosa Co. Third - Jamie Hennigan, Autauga Co. Fourth - Lindsey Carmack, Madison Co. Fifth - Rebecca Esser, Mobile Co. Quiz Bowl Contest: First - Autauga Co. team Second - Autauga Co. team Champion Hunter Type Mare: Skips Dial a Doll shown by Rianna Flowers, Covington Co. Reserve Champion Hunter Type Mare: Simply Star shown by Kaitlyn Mobley, Fayette Co. Champion Stock Type Mare: Coosa’s Shady Lady shown by Kyle Railey, Talladega Co. Reserve Champion Stock Type Mare: Babe shown by Cody Bailey, Tuscaloosa Co. Class winners: Hunter-Type Mares (over 14.2 Hands): Skips Dial a Doll shown by Rianna Flowers, Covington Co. Hunter-Type Mares (14.2 Hands and under): Simply Star shown by Kaitlyn Mobley, Fayette Co. Hunter Type Geldings 14.2 Hands and Under: 317 General shown by Lydia Hinshaw, Madison Co. Saddleseat-Type Gelding: Buddy shown by Carleigh Watson, Tuscaloosa Co. Saddleseat Pleasure (Non-Trotting): Amanda Brown, Tuscaloosa Co., riding Kan She Do It Saddleseat Trail: Amanda Brown, Tuscaloosa Co., riding Kan She Do It Hunter/Saddleseat Pony Pleasure: Kat Mason, Autauga Co., riding Gypsy Saddleseat Equitation (Non-Trotting): Kaitlin Hagood, Tuscaloosa Co., riding Storm Hunter Under Saddle Junior Division: Emily Barnes, Fayette Co., riding Steel A Kiss Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat - Junior Division: Brittany Rhea Jennings, Fayette Co., riding One Small Step Hunter Hack - Junior Division: Anne Marie Tortorigi, Madison Co., riding Dougs Lucky Eagle Hunter Hack - Senior Division: Megan Buchanan, Baldwin Co., riding Matts Ben High Setn Working Hunter: Megan Buchanan, Baldwin Co., riding Matts Ben High Setn Pony Working Hunter: Adria Lehmann, Baldwin Co., riding Magic Moments Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences: Alexa Shaffer of Autauga Co. riding Gabe Calf Roping: Jerritt Varner, Covington Co., riding Don Juan Breakaway Calf Roping: Jerritt Varner, Covington Co., riding Don Juan High Point Winner in the Roping Division: Jerritt Varner, Covington Co., riding Don Juan Senior Arena Race: Haley Hudmon, Lee Co., riding Black Hawk Senior Barrels Race: Haley Hudmon, Lee Co., riding Black Hawk Junior Arena Race: Sierra Waldrep, Lawrence Co., riding B.J. Junior Barrels Race: Sierra Waldrep, Lawrence Co., riding B.J. Junior Pole Bending: Sierra Waldrep, Lawrence Co., riding B.J. Junior Stake Race: Emma Kate Hill, Elmore Co., riding Sam English/Western Walk-Trot: Michael Bailey, Tuscaloosa Co., riding Carolina Truckle Stock Type Pony Geldings: Stinker shown by Jamie Hennigan, Autauga Co. Stock Type Pony Mares: Babe shown by Cody Bailey, Tuscaloosa Co. Senior Stock Type Mares: Coosa’s Shady Lady shown by Kyle Railey, Talladega Co. Junior Division Western Pleasure: Amelia Reynolds, Talladega Co., riding Radically Z Best Junior Western Trail: Lauren Bowers, Jefferson Co., riding Selectrified Western Reining: Michael Pope, Mobile Co., riding Macho Jumping Jac High PointRoping Jerritt Varner, Covington Co Champion Hunter Type Mare Brooke Hazel, Talladega Co Champion Breakaway Roping Jerritt Varner, Covington Co Reserve Champ Public Speaking Meghan Kenny, Madison Co Reserve Champ Method Demonstration Lindsey Merrill, Jefferson Co Reserve Champ Saddle Type Mare (Trotting) Nora Gilliland, Limestone Co Reserve Champ Saddle Type Gelding (Non-Trotting) Carleigh Watson, Tuscaloosa Co Reserve Champ Calf Roping Jerritt Varner, Covington Co Reserve Champ Dressage Lindsey Carmack, Madison Co Third Hippology, (Team)—Stations Madison Co Third Hunter Type Mare Rianna Flowers, Covington Co Third Stock-Type Gelding Kyle Jordan, Talladega Co Third Western Horsemanship Morgan Grantham, Baldwin Co Third Reining Amber Evers, Covington Co Fourth Hippology—Stations Meghan Kenny, Madison Co Fourth Judging Contest, (Team)—Placings Autauga Co Fourth Hunter Type Mare Kaitlyn Mobley, Fayette Co Fourth Pony Working Hunter Annemarie Tortorigi, Madison Co Fourth Working Hunter Emily Barnes, Fayette Co Fifth Trailoy Coppock, Autauga Co Fifth Pole Bending Meghan Kenny, Madison Co Fifth Pony Working Hunter Adria Lehmann, Baldwin Co Sixth Team Demonstrationac Crawford, Talladega Co Sixth Team Demonstration Kaelee Jordan, Talladega Co Sixth Hippology, (Team)—Judging Madison Co Sixth Saddle Type Mare (Trotting) Stephanie Opp, Limestone Co Sixth Saddle Type Gelding (Trotting) Stephanie Shackelford, Shelby Co Sixth Dressage Megan Buchanan, Baldwin Co Seventh Judging Contest—Placings Jamie Hennigan, Autauga Co Seventh Judging Contest, (Team)—Overall Contest Autauga Co Seventh Hippology, (Team)—Overall Contest Madison Co Seventh Horse Bowl Autauga Co Seventh Hunter Type Geldings Brittany Rhea Jennings, Fayette Co Seventh Breakaway Roping Sierra Waldrep, Lawrence Co Seventh Western Pleasure Amelia Reynolds, Talladega Co Seventh Stake Race Amber Evers, Covington Co Seventh Equitation Over Fences Kaitlyn Mobley, Fayette Co Eighth Stock Type Mares Elizabeth Petrunic, Autauga Co Eighth Saddle Type Showmanship (Trotting) Stephanie Shackelford, Shelby Co Eighth Open Jumping Annemarie Tortorigi, Madison Co Ninth Judging Contest—Overall Contestamie Hennigan, Autauga Co Ninth Judging Contest, (Team)—Oral Reasons Autauga Co Ninth Hippology, (Team)—Problem Solving Madison Co Ninth Hunter Type Mare Emily Barnes, Fayette Co Ninth Working Hunter Megan Buchanan, Baldwin Co Ninth Open Jumping Meghan Kenny, Madison Co Tenth Hippology, (Team)—Examination Madison Co Tenth Trail Morgan Grantham, Baldwin Co Tenth Saddle Seat Equitation (Trotting) Nora Gilliland, Limestone Co Tenth Public Speaking Lindsey Merrill, Jefferson Co Tenth Team Demonstration Cortney Elkins, Lawrence Co Tenth Team Demonstration Lauren Terry, Lawrence Co |
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