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4-H Activities

Chair: Michelle Hulshof (905) 505-6095,
Ashley Beckett (905) 887- 0876

The primary purpose of the 4-H Program is the Personal Development of Youth.

4-H Wants You!

If you are between the ages of 10-21 you can join 4-H regardless of whether you live in town or in the country. You will belong to a club that focuses on a specific project and meets approximately 6 times a year. Clubs in York Region include: Livestock clubs such as Dairy, Beef, Rabbit and Poultry; Fun & Leisure clubs which involve Woodworking, Sewing and Crafts; Food clubs such as Baking and Farm Machinery clubs which focus on Plowing and Farm Safety. Topics for new clubs could include leadership, environment, conservation and outdoor activities. For more information about the 4-H program in York Region please contact Glenda Hamilton at 905-478-4528. For general information on 4-H please visit the Ontario 4-H website at www.4-hontario.ca. Before entering this Section, please refer to the General Rules and Regulations as well as the following:

Additional Rules:

1. All entrants must be a registered 4-H member!
2. Entries must be made by sending a Markham Fair 4-H entry form to the Markham Fair by September 16th at 8 p.m. (excluding Section 56, entries made day of show).
3. No entry fee is required for 4-H classes only, but there will be a $2.00 late charge on all entries received after September 16th. Entries received on September 29th or later will be charged a $10.00 late charge. P.I.S. forms must accompany all Dairy and Beef entry forms. All P.I.S. forms must be date-stamped June 1, 2010 or earlier by the Provincial Coordinator.
4. No animals are to leave the barn before 5:00 p.m. on show day.
5. Please see Section 23 - Holstein Cattle - for the pre 4-H class.
6. Someone must be with the animals at all times.
7. No Entry can be used from previous years

Harvey Brown Memorial 4-H Award:

The late Harvey Brown was well known for his interest in youth activities, especially those occurring at the Markham Fair. In recognition of his support of 4-H activities over the years, the York Region 4-H Association will sponsor the Harvey Brown Memorial 4-H Award which started in 2005. The recipient of this annual award must be a registered 4-H member in York Region and will receive a small keeper plaque, with his/her name engraved on a larger perpetual plaque which will be on display at Markham Fair. The presentation of the award will be made at the November York Region 4-H Awards and recognition night. The recipient of this award will be determined based on participation in 4-H events that are published in the Markham Fair Prize List as official 4-H events. These include any of the 4-H livestock shows (club and interclub) as well as any entries in the 4-H General Exhibits. A point system will be determined based on # of entries in these official 4-H events as well as the individuals placing in each of the 4-H events entered.

Section 54

Entries to be set up on Tuesday, September 28th between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and removed on Sunday, October 3rd between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Prize Money - Class #1:

1st - $30.00; 2nd - $25.00; 3rd - $20.00; 4th - $15.00;
5th - $10.00

Class:

1. 4-H Club Displays: Open to all 4-H Clubs in York that participated in a 4-H project during the Fall of 2009 or during the 2010 year.

• Exhibits shall be based on an educational aspect of the 4-H project and prepared by club members or youth leaders.
• Exhibits shall be displayed on a table and shall be no more than 3’ wide.
• All exhibits will be judged by scorecards on the following
  basis:
  General Appearance ...............................................................20
  Power to attract attention ....................................................25
  Message .....................................................................................25
  Unity in presenting message .................................................15
  Quality of materials ................................................................15

Total 100

Prize Money - Classes #2-7:

1st - $20.00; 2nd - $18.00; 3rd - $16.00; 4th - $14.00; 5th - $12.00; 6th - $10.00. All other worthy entries: $5.00.

Class:

1. Artwork: Create a 4-H thank you card on card stock, not to exeed 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches when folded. All art work must be hand drawn and illustrated. Judging will be based on use of logo, neatness, quality of art work and the thank you message.
2. Needlecraft: Sew and hand stitch a pillowcase using a pattern from www.conkerrcancer.org and decorate it to show your 4-H spirit. The pillowcase should fit a standard size pillow and be able to be used on a pillow. Judging to be based on quality of sewing, stitches and design.
3. Photography: Members are to submit one photograph of their most memorable 4-H moment. The photograph must have been taken by the exhibitor during 2010 at a 4-H meeting or event. Photograph is to be 5”x7” colour print, mounted on a piece of black bristol board measuring 6”x8”. The tag must be on the bottom right hand corner.
4. Baking: Brownies: there should be three small brownies placed on a small paper plate and placed in a Ziploc bag. Brownies will be judged based on appearance, taste and texture.
   Chocolate 4-H Brownies:
   1 cup butter/margarine
   2 cups sugar
   4 eggs
   1 1/2 cups flour
   1 tsp baking powder
   1/2 tsp salt
   3/4 cup cocoa
   2 tsp vanilla
   Preheat oven to 350F. Melt butter/margarine, stir in sugar, then add eggs. Sift and add flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa then mix in vanilla. Bake for 30 minutes in a greased 9”x13” pan.
5. Essay: Members are to write a 500 word essay describing “a positive 4-H friendship I’ve made”. The essay is to typed using Times New Roman and 14 font, single spaced. Judging will be based on the message of the essay, grammar, spelling, and proper essay formatting.
6. Poster: Create a poster promoting safe ways of handling livestock. Poster must fit on a half piece of Bristol Board. Poster to be judged by the ability to promote safe ways of handling livestock, creativity and uniqueness.

Awards:

John Pike Memorial - (Class #7)

Sheridan Nurseries - (Class #6)

Timber Creek Golf - (Class #4)

Section 55:
Markham 4-H Dairy Club

Leaders: Paul Hulshof, Tom Farrar, Carol Hall.

Show: Thursday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m.

Prize Money Classes #1,-3: $10 for each worthy entry.

Class:

1. Jr. Showmanship - 4-H members 10-14 yrs. old before January 1, 2010
2. Intermediate Showmanship – 4-H members 15-17 yrs. old before January 1, 2010
3. Sr. Showmanship - 4-H members 18-21 yrs. old before
   January 1, 2010
4. Grand Champion Showmanship

Calf Classes:

5. Junior Heifer - Calves (March 1, 2010 & younger)
6. Intermediate Heifer (December 1, 2009 - February 28, 2010)
7. Senior Heifer Calves (September 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009)
8. Summer Yearling Calves (June 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009)
9. Junior Yearling Calves (March 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009)
10. Grand Champion Calf

Awards:

Hulshof Family - Grand Champion Showman.

Kubota Canada Ltd. - Grand Champion 4-H calf.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Stouffville - Exhibitor of Grand Champion 4-H Calf.

Alliston Feed Service Ltd. - to the most improved member.

Section 56:
Adult Showmanship Class*

Note: Showmen to register and sign a liability waiver prior to 1:00 p.m. at ringside, the day of the show only.

Show: Thursday, September 30 at 1:30 p.m.

(Ribbon Classes Only)

1. Adult Showmanship: open to anyone over the age of 22 yrs. Showmen are asked to dress in proper show attire
2. Judging Adult Showmanship: open to 4-H members only. 4-H members will pick up judging card prior to start of show.

Section 57:
York 4-H Beef Club

Leaders: Pat Megens, Paul Hamilton

Show: Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00 a.m.

Prize Money Classes #1-3: $10 for each worthy entry.

Showing order of Beef Calves:
Class:

1. Junior Showmanship - 4-H members 10-12 yrs. old before January 1, 2010
2. Intermediate Showmanship - 4-H members 13-15 yrs. old before January 1, 2010
3. Senior Showmanship - 4-H members 16-21 yrs. old before January 1, 2010
4. Grand Champion Showmanship
5. Junior Heifer (January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010)
6. Senior Heifer (January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009)
7. Grand Champion Heifer
8. Market Animal - Market Condition by Achievement Day

Section 58:

York 4-H Rabbit Club

Leader: Lorrie Bolender

Show: Sunday, October 3rd at 12:30 pm

Prize Money Classes #1, 2- $10 for all worthy entries

Class:

1. Junior Showmanship – 4-H member 10 -14 yrs old before January 1st , 2010.
2. Senior Showmanship – 4-H member 15-21 yrs old before January 1st , 2010.
3. Grand Champion Showmanship
4. Rabbit Confirmation – Market
5. Rabbit Confirmation – Fancy
6. Grand Champion Rabbit.

Section 59:

York 4-H Chicken Club

There will be no show this year .

4-H Calf Interclub Shows

Please read the following instructions carefully:

1. Entries must be made by sending a Markham Fair 4-H entry form by September 16th at 8 p.m.
2. Entries to be sent to Markham Fair, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham, Ontario L3P 3J3.
3. Open to 4-H members in York and surrounding counties/regions.
4. 4-H members must show their own 4-H calf.
5. No entry fee is required for 4-H classes only, but there will be a $2.00 late charge on all entries received after September 16th. Entries received on September 29th or later will be charged a $10.00 late charge.
6. P.I.S. forms must accompany all entry forms; all P.I.S. forms must be date-stamped June 1, 2010 or earlier by the Provincial Coordinator.
7. No animals are to leave the barn before 5:00 p.m. on show day.
8. Please refer to Section 23 - Holstein Cattle - for the pre 4-H class.
9. Someone must be with the animals at all times.

Section 60:
4-H Dairy Interclub Show

Show: Thursday, September 30th at 2:00 p.m.

Prize Money:

1st - $25.00; 2nd - $20.00; 3rd - $15.00; 4th - $13.00;
5th - $12.00 All other worthy entries: $10.00.

Showmanship Classes:

1. Novice – 4-H members 10-11 yrs. old
   before January 1, 2010.
2. Junior - 4-H members 12-14 yrs. old
   before January 1, 2010
3. Intermediate - 4-H members 15-17 yrs. old before January 1, 2010
4. Senior - 4-H members 18-21 yrs. old
   before January 1, 2010
5. Grand Champion Showmanship (Ribbon only)

Dairy Calf Classes:

6. Junior Heifer - February 1, 2010 and younger
7. Intermediate Heifer - December 1, 2009
   - February 28, 2010
8. Senior Heifer - September 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009
9. Summer Yearling - June 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
10. Junior Yearling - March 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
11. Grand Champion Calf (Ribbon only)

Awards:

Holstein & Jersey Specials:

Dave Houck Plaque - Champion calf in Holstein & Jersey Interclub show. Sponsored by the York 4-H Association in appreciation of Dave’s dedication to the 4-H program and youth leadership.

George Darroch Memorial - Champion Showman in Holstein & Jersey 4-H Interclub Show.

Section 61:

4-H Beef Interclub Show

Show: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

Prize Money:

1st - $25.00; 2nd - $20.00; 3rd - $15.00; 4th - $13.00;
5th - $12.00. All other worthy entries: $10.00.

Showmanship Classes:

1. Junior - 4-H members 10-12 yrs. old before
   January 1, 2010
2. Intermediate – 4-H members 13-15 yrs. old before
   January 1, 2010
3. Senior - 4-H members 16-21 yrs. old
   before January 1, 2010
4. Grand Champion Showmanship (Ribbon only)

Beef Calf Classes:

5. Junior Heifer (January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010)
6. Senior Heifer (January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009)
7. Champion Heifer (Ribbon only)
8. Market Animal – Market Condition by Achievement Day

Section 62:

4-H Lawn Tractor Pull Club

Show: Sunday, October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. - Racetrack

**Only open to York 4-H Tractor Pull Club Members**

Prize Money:

1st - $20.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $12.00

All other worthy entries: $10.00.

1. Light Weight (under 600 kg.)
2. Middle Weight (601-800 kg.)
3. Heavy Weight (801-1000 kg.)
4. Super Weight (1001-1200 kg. maximum)