Sample Dairy Products Auction Buyer Invitation Letter

Dairy Committee member Lisa Gress prepared the following sample letter that 4-H and FFA members can customize to to send to potential Dairy Products Auction Buyers.  Inviting buyers is a key step in ensuring that we have a successful auction which in turn directly affects how much financial support 4-H and FFA members receive back from the auction.  Click the link below to access the sample dairy products letter.

sample dairy products letter

Weekly 4-H Update: August 29, 2014

Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Advisors,

Here is this week’s Wayne County 4-H News and Notes Weekly Update.  Click the headlines below for more details!

IMPORTANT Message for all Jr. Fair BEEF Exhibitors, Parents, and Advisors

Jr. Fair Dairy Trip Survey

Excellence in 4-H Award Nominations – Due Tuesday September 2nd

Baked Goods Contest Entries – Due Friday September 5th

Wayne County Fair Schedule of Events

Giving Back and Paying it Forward – Importance of Youth Donations from Jr. Fair Livestock Sale

Jr. Fair Information Webpage

Excellence in 4-H Award Applications – Due September 22nd

County Award Medal Applications / Nominations – Due October 3rd

Wayne County 4-H Meritorious Service Award Nominations – Due October 3rd

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IMPORTANT Message to all Jr. Fair BEEF Exhibitors, Parents, and Advisors

Dear Jr Fair Beef exhibitor:

I hope you are finishing all your last minute details in preparation of the fair. During a recent beef committee meeting an error was reported to us from the last 4-H Link newsletter. We want to make sure you are aware of the mistake on the salmon colored sheet within the newsletter. It incorrectly stated the beef breeding arrival time.

Please be advised that:

Steers must arrive by 10am Friday. All feeder calves AND BREEDING BEEF must be in place by 5:00pm on Friday (Sept. 5). Feeder calves must be weighed following the steers (~5:30).

Check in for breeding beef is from 4-6pm in the Coliseum on Friday to confirm entries.

The Committee will stand by the 5:00 pm time as included in this letter and in the 2014 junior fair book. If you should have any questions please call the office @ 330.264.8722.

Along with this note, please read over the informational sheet to find pertinent information about your beef projects at the fair!

Thank you,

Stephen Heppe

4-H Program Assistant

OSU Extension – Wayne County

2014 Important Beef Rules to Follow

Weekly 4-H Update: August 22, 2014

Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Advisors,

Here is this week’s Wayne County 4-H News and Notes Weekly Update.  Click the headlines below for more details!

Market Livestock Exhibitors and Parents – please consider donating a portion of the sale of your market animal(s) to help support the Wayne County 4-H program and scholarship funds.  Please read my blog post called Giving Back and Paying it Forward and the Junior Fair Livestock Auction Donations Frequently Asked Questions post for more information.

August / September LINK Newsletter

Junior Fair Information Webpage

Extension Factoids and Artifacts Needed 100th Anniversary Fair Display – Due August 29th

Important Message for All Horse Advisors

Excellence in 4-H Award Nominations – Due September 2nd

Baked Goods Contest Entries – Due September 5th

Excellence in 4-H Award Applications – Due September 22nd

County Award Medal Application / Nomination Form – Due October 3rd

Wayne County 4-H Meritorious Service Award Nomination Form – Due October 3rd

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Extension Centennial Celebration Activities at the Wayne County Fair

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith Lever Act in 1914 which established the nation’s cooperative Extension system.  All year long OSU Extension – Wayne County has been celebrating the 100th anniversary with a series of events and activities.

Coming up at the Wayne County Fair there will be a display in the 4-H Building showcasing historical factoids and artifacts from the first 100 years of Extension and looking forward to the next 100 years.  If you have any interesting Extension factoids, stories, old documents, photos, clothing or other still projects, or other interesting Extension artifacts that you would be willing to loan – please bring them to the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday August 29th.

We will formally celebrate Extension’s 100th anniversary with a cake and punch reception to be held in conjunction with the Pie in the Face Auction and start of the Fair Square Dance on Sunday evening September 7th beginning at 7 p.m. in the Coliseum.  Hope you can join us!

Wayne County Junior Fair Livestock Sale: Youth Donations Frequently Asked Questions

Why should Junior Fair Livestock Exhibitors donate a portion of the sale of their market livestock animals?

Donating is each individual exhibitor’s choice.  There is no pressure to donate, but it is something we hope each exhibitor will thoughtfully consider and discuss with their parents.  Donating is an opportunity for youth to show appreciation for the strong 4-H, FFA, and Junior Fair program that we have in Wayne County while also paying it forward for future generations that will benefit from their donations.

What are the donations used for?

4-H and FFA members may choose from the following four funds to designate their donation.  A brief description follows each fund.

  • Wayne County 4-H Youth Development Fund – Established to support current and emerging program needs including camp scholarships, awards and recognition, teen leadership development opportunities, volunteer training and more.
  • Hugh Kline Wayne County 4-H Endowment Fund – Provides support for youth to attend state and national 4-H camps and conferences, funding for Skillathon materials, support for livestock judging and education teams, grants to 4-H clubs for new and innovative programs or activities and more.
  • Doyle Findley Scholarship – Established in memory of former Wayne County 4-H and Agriculture Extension Agent Doyle Findley.  Recipients must be current or former 4-H or FFA members who have completed a livestock project.  Scholarship may be used at any post high school institution, except graduate school.  Amount of scholarship(s) varies annually.
  • Wayne County 4-H Scholarship Fund – Recipients must be present or former 4-H members planning to further their education.  Scholarship may be used at any post high school institution, except graduate school.  Dollar amount of scholarship(s) varies annually.

How do youth make a donation from the sale of their market livestock animal(s)?

There is a green donation card that youth and/or parents of livestock exhibitors can fill out.  The cards are available at the buyer registration table, Jr. Fair Office, and Extension Office.  Cards are also available to youth to fill out while waiting in line for the auction.  The donation card simply asks for the youth exhibitors name, what percentage or dollar amount they wish to donate, and to which of the four funds they want their donation designated to.  The youth exhibitor should then hand the card to the auctioneer when they enter the sale ring.  The auctioneer will announce the youth’s name, donation amount, and which fund they have selected to donate to.  The donation is then deducted from the youth’s livestock sale check and transferred to the fund that he/she selected.

Can youth donate to other funds or groups not listed on the donation card?

Yes!  However, those donations will not be automatically deducted from the youth’s livestock sale check.  It will be the responsibility of the youth and his/her parents to send the donation to the group or individual they would like to support.  If an exhibitor wants to support a fund other than the four listed above – he/she can write a short note explaining who they will be donating to and what amount or percentage.  They can give that note to the auctioneer to announce to buyers when they enter the sale ring.

Important Tack Message for all Horse Advisors

Just a Reminder for ALL HORSE ADVISORS to please take the time to look at all tack that your 4-hers  are planning on using at fair.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Make sure it is safe (In good condition) & clean.
  • Horses over 5 yrs of age cannot be shown in a O ring or D ring snaffle  and shown with 2 hands  in western pleasure & horsemanship classes.
  • They must be in a shank bit (straight sides) and only shown with 1 hand in western pleasure & horsemanship classes.
  • If showing a horse over 5 yrs old and using 2 hands with a shank bit , they can be disqualified from a class.
  • Split reins are required for western pleasure  and  contest reins for contest are recommended for safety reasons.
  • If wearing  spurs, please make sure they are correct for the discipline (English or Western).This applies to boots also.
  • Leather halters & leads for showmanship for western are recommended

Weekly 4-H Update: August 15, 2014

Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Advisors,Here is this week’s Wayne County 4-H News and Notes Weekly Update.  Click the headlines below for more details!

Please note: the last chance to claim lost and found items left at 4-H Camp will be Friday August 29th.  Please visit the Extension Office to pick up any items from camp that you’re missing.  They will be donated to a local charity if not picked up by Friday the 29th!

August / September LINK Newsletter

Character Counts and CARTEENS Consultant Needed

Junior Fair Bake Goods Contest and Auction Information

Junior Fair Information Webpage

Bikes for Kids Porject Update

Outstanding Awards from August Project Judging Announced

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Giving Back and Paying it Forward

The Importance of 4-H & FFA Youth Donations from the Sale of Livestock Projects

By: Doug Foxx, Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development, Wayne County

WCFWe are blessed in Wayne County to have one of the strongest 4-H and Junior Fair programs in the United States.  Annually, more than 2,000 livestock projects are exhibited at the Wayne County Fair by 4-H and FFA youth that make up our Junior Fair.  We are also blessed to have a beautiful fairgrounds with a Senior Fair Board that regularly invests in maintaining and upgrading facilities, attracts top-notch entertainment, honors our county’s rich agricultural heritage, and is committed to supporting our 4-H and FFA youth throughout the year, not just during fair-time.  Furthermore, Wayne County also has a dedicated team of Ohio State University Extension professionals and volunteers that work with the Fair Board to make the Junior Fair experience possible.

As fair-week approaches and throughout the fair it is important that we all pause, reflect on, and take time to appreciate just how wonderful our Junior Fair program is in Wayne County.  Without the dedication and support of everyone involved – youth, parents, volunteers, committee members, staff, livestock buyers, and many others – our 4-H and FFA projects and our fair experience would not be possible.

4HlivestocklogoWe have many great traditions at the Wayne County Fair but one that I want to call your attention to is the tradition and importance of 4-H and FFA youth giving back and paying it forward for future generations by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their livestock projects.  Often youth choose to give a percentage such as 2%, 5% or 10% or a flat dollar amount such as $10, $25, $100, etc.  Every donation, small or large, is important and valued.  To make a donation, over the years livestock exhibitors have filled out a green card when waiting in line to go through the auction.  The youth exhibitor then hands the card to the auctioneer when they enter the sale ring.  The auctioneer announces the amount or percentage and which fund the exhibitor has chosen to support.

The green donation cards allow youth to support the Hugh Kline Wayne County 4-H Endowment Fund, the General 4-H Scholarship Fund, Doyle Findley Scholarship Fund (available to both 4-H and FFA members), and other special funds and causes as needs have emerged over the years. A new fund has been established this year – the Wayne County 4-H Youth Development Fund.  This fund will be used for current and emerging program needs such as partial or full scholarships for youth to attend 4-H camp, teen leadership development programs, and volunteer training.  A shining example of our youth’s ability to give back was in 2001 when terrorists attacked our nation on 9/11.  That year Wayne County 4-H and FFA youth collectively donated more than $24,000 from the sale of their livestock projects to support the American Red Cross in their work to manage the 9/11 disaster.

Youth giving back and paying it forward to others is a valuable life lesson in sharing, helping others, being philanthropic, and appreciating the gifts they have been given.  Last year 4-H and FFA youth provided more than $4,000 in essential support for our scholarship funds and programs funded by the endowment.

Donating is each individual exhibitor’s choice.  I encourage livestock exhibitors and parents of livestock exhibitors to talk about it and thoughtfully consider making a donation.  I remember filling out a green card and donating a portion of the sale of my animals year after year during the livestock auctions when I was in 4-H and now as the steward of these funds it is incredibly rewarding to see the impact that they are having through college scholarships awarded to 4-H and FFA members, sponsorships for youth to participate in state and national 4-H trips, support for our livestock judging teams, grants awarded to 4-H clubs for new and innovative projects they want to do, and in so many other ways.

There are also opportunities for non-livestock youth, parents, 4-H alumni, and businesses / organizations to donate directly to these funds and other Wayne County Extension Development Funds anytime throughout the year.  Contact the Extension Office at (330) 264-8722 for more information or if you are interested in donating or know someone that may be interested.

2014 August Project Judging Outstandings

The following members received an
Outstanding score
at the August Project Judging:

outstanding ribbon

Name Project
Armstrong, Scott 503 Rockets Away (Solid fueled rockets)
Arndt, Allyson 631 Basic Archery
Bair, Kelton 557 Making the Cut: Level 2
Beckler, Lane 617 Exploring Ohio Ponds
Berger, Grace 216 Purr-fect Pals: Level 1
Bickett, Lily 630 Safe Use of Guns
Bond, Ellie 492 Cake Decoration Project
Borton, Alex 517 Bicycling for Fun: Level 1
Bowman, Kendra 365.06 American Sign Language
Bowman, Rachael 365 Self Determined Project
Brazis, Noah 644 Exploring Our Insect World I
Brazis, Samual 644 Exploring Our Insect World I
Bresson, Deah 459 I Spy in the Kitchen
Calame, Georgia 621 Ohio Birds
Carlson, Max 300 You’re the Athlete
Carlson, Tanner 300 You’re the Athlete
Carr, Rebekah 173 Horseless Horse
Carr, Rebekah 409 Sew Fun
Carraway, Joshua 573 Arcs and Sparks
Carraway, Kayla 492 Cake Decoration Project
Cochran, Andrew 641 Beekeeping Project and Record book
Cochran, Audrey 631 Basic Archery
Crawford, Liberty 409 Sew Fun
Crawford, Liberty 410 Fun with Clothes
Csapo, Aubrey 415 Active Sportswear
Daley, Abigail 573 Arcs and Sparks
Daley, Olivia 201O Dog Obedience
Elett, Amber 300 You’re the Athlete
Elett, Boyd 365 Self Determined Project
Esselburn, Andrea 461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads
Everhart, Elle 409 Sew Fun
Fahrni, Raechel 419 Tops for Tweens
Farnsworth, Ethan 611 Let’s Explore the Outdoors
Farnsworth, Hannah 300 You’re the Athlete
Feikert, Seth 585 Controlling the Image: Level 2
Friday, Erin 559 Finishing Up: Level 4
Friday, Jake 529 Wired for Power: Level 3
Friday, Jake 559 Finishing Up: Level 4
Gasser, Rebecca 592 Get started in Art
Gayheart, Colleen 461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads
Gayheart, Nicole 556 Measuring Up: Level 1
Geiger, Loudon 365 Self Determined Project
Gerhart, Morgan 556 Measuring Up: Level 1
Greer, Grace 753 Pistol Project
Greer, Grace 487 Fast Break for Breakfast
Greer, Luke 622 Trapping Muskrats in Ohio
Greer, Luke 753 Pistol Project
Griffith, Alexis 623 Fishing for the Beginner
Hahn, Jennifer 492 Cake Decoration Project
Henderson, Lorena 492 Cake Decoration Project
Hettick, Alexander 365.05 Rock, Minerals, and Fossils
Hettick, Jade 201D You and Your Dog
Hiner, Cassandra 353 First Aid in Action
Hiner, David 353 First Aid in Action
Hochstetler, Brittany 300 You’re the Athlete
Hofacre, Maggie 410 Fun with Clothes
Hostetler, Isabelle 644 Exploring Our Insect World I
Hovest, Emily Scrapbooking
Howman, Taylor 475 Star Spangled Foods
Hummel, Ashlee 556 Measuring Up: Level 1
Indermuhle, Kevin 559 Finishing Up: Level 4
Kasunick, Reagan 201O Dog Obedience
Kasunick, Reagan 592 Get started in Art
King, Raigan Scrapbooking
Kinney, Adelaide 631 Basic Archery
Kinney, Isaac 559 Finishing Up: Level 4
Kinney, Nathaniel 559 Finishing Up: Level 4
Kinney, Noah 558 Nailing It Together: Level 3
Kinney, Zachary 559 Finishing Up: Level 4
Lauffenburger, Anna 644 Exploring Our Insect World I
Lehman, Briar 528 Investigating Electricity: Level 2
Lehman, Shelby 584 Focus on Photography: Level 1
Mack, Garrett 201O Dog Obedience
Mack, Garrett 201S Dog Showmanship
Mackiewicz, Sophia 584 Focus on Photography: Level 1
Maglott, Hope 173 Horseless Horse
Metz, Aurora 409 Sew Fun
Miles, Daniel 220 Pocket Pets Project
Miles, Daniel Scrapbooking
Miles, Kendra 352 Keeping Fit
Miles, Kendra Scrapbooking
Misel, Sophia 481 Food and Fitness for Fun
Musselman, Cheyenne 365 Self Determined Project
Musselman, Cheyenne 588 Creative Writing for Teens
Musselman, Cheyenne 365.07 Computers
Patterson, Krista Scrapbooking
Patterson, Krista 492 Cake Decoration Project
Pittman, Alexander 492 Cake Decoration Project
Pittman, Andrew 621 Ohio Birds
Plessinger, Lillianna 459 I Spy in the Kitchen
Porr, Jessica 485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals
Ragusa, Ashley 585 Controlling the Image: Level 2
Renker, Abigail 469 Global Gourment
Rhodes, Sammy 584 Focus on Photography: Level 1
Roberts, Jackie 245 All Systems Go!: Level 2
Ross, Ethan 555 ATV Safety
Rowland, Allison 409 Sew Fun
Rupp, Emmalene 372 Diversity: The Source of Our Strength
Rupp, Emmalene 495 Your First Home Away from Home
Sargent, Mason 300 You’re the Athlete
Schaad, Westley 300 You’re the Athlete
Schaad, Will 300 You’re the Athlete
Schlatter, Carlie 352 Keeping Fit
Schneider, Taylor 413 Sundresses and Jumpers
Schneider, Taylor 459 I Spy in the Kitchen
Schoenbine, Delaney 588 Creative Writing for Teens
Schoenbine, Delaney Scrapbooking
Slone, Taryen 477 Party Planner
Slone, Wyatt 517 Bicycling for Fun: Level 1
Smith, Amelia 413 Sundresses and Jumpers
Stanley, Morgan 483 Sports Nutrition1: On Your Mark!
Stephens, Shelby 751 Archery Project
Stinchcomb, Rebecca 409 Sew Fun
Stinchcomb, Rebecca 459 I Spy in the Kitchen
Stutzman, Cortnee 418 Loungewear
Swartzentruber, logan 630 Safe Use of Guns
Thomas, Mackenzie 461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads
Tope, Joshua 477 Party Planner
Watson, Hannah 492 Cake Decoration Project
Widmer, Sabrina 592 Get started in Art
Wilder, Landon 588 Creative Writing for Teens
Wile, Tara 365 Self Determined Project
Wile, Tara 492 Cake Decoration Project
Wile, Taylor 365 Self Determined Project
Wilson, Maggie 486 Dashboard Dining
Wilson, Maggie 592 Get started in Art
Workinger, George 353 First Aid in Action
Yacapraro, Emily 351 Staying Healthy
Zuercher, Emma 407 Accessories for Teens
Zuercher, Rowena 365 Self Determined Project