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4-H ACTIVITIES

Chair: Michelle Hulshof (905) 888-1714, 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 as well as the following:
Additional Rules:
A.      All entrants must be a registered 4-H member!      
B.      Entries MUST be made by sending a Markham Fair 4-H entry form to the Markham Fair by September 17th at 8 p.m. (excluding Section 56, entries made day of show).
C.    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 17th.  Entries received on September 30th 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, 2009 or earlier by the Provincial Coordinator.
D.     No animals are to leave the barn before 5:00 p.m. on show day.
E.      Please see Section 23 - Holstein Cattle - for the pre 4-H class.
F.      Someone must be with the animals at all times.

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 29th between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and removed on Sunday, October 4th 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 2009 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 attention25
Message    25
Unity in presenting message 15
Quality of materials 15
   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:
2.      SCRAPBOOKING:
Create a scrapbook that is eight (8) pages in length. Two digital pages and six regular scrapbooked pages. All pages must be secured together either in a book or by ribbon. Judging will be based on: well labeled pages that include little stories; inventive ways of capturing the picture on the page; use of small envelopes; ribbon, framing, decals; and creative ways to mount and place your photo.
3.      NEEDLECRAFT:
Sew and hand quilt an environmentally friendly shopping bag. The bag should be machine quilted on one side and embroidered on the other. The dimensions of the bag are to be 13” wide and 16” long. Judging to be based on quality of sewing, embroidery and design.
4.      PHOTO ESSAY
Create a four picture photo essay with descriptive journal, describing how urban sprawl is affecting agriculture in York Region.
5.      BAKING:
Baking: Members will bake vanilla cupcakes and deco rate them with the 4-H logo. There should be three small cupcakes placed on a small paper plate and placed in a       Ziploc bag. Muffins will be judged based on appearance,    taste and texture.
6. COWBOY HATS:
Decorate a cowboy hat to represent what 4-H means to you.     Judging will be based on appearance, significance of 4-H, and creativity.
7.      POSTER:
Create a poster promoting the dangers of silo gases. Poster must fit on a half piece of  Bristol Board. Poster to be judged by the ability to promote the hazards of silo gases, 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
Leader: Paul Hulshof, Tom Farrar, Carol Hall.
Show:  Thursday, October 1st at 11:00 a.m.

PRIZE MONEY (CLASSES #1, #2, #3):
$10 for each worthy entry.
Class:
1.      Jr. Showmanship - 4-H members 10-14 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
2.      Intermediate Showmanship – 4-H members 15-17 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
3.      Sr. Showmanship - 4-H members 18-21 yrs. old before January 1, 2009 
4. Grand Champion Showmanship
Calf Classes:
5.      Junior Heifer - Calves (March 1, 2009 & younger)
6.      Intermediate Heifer (December 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009)
7.      Senior Heifer Calves (September 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008)
8.      Summer Yearling Calves (June 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008)
9.      Junior Yearling Calves (March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008)
10.    Grand Champion Calf

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, October 1st  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
Leader:  Susy MacDonald, Loretta Lundry
Show:  Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m.

PRIZE MONEY (CLASSES #1, #2, #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, 2009
2.      Intermediate Showmanship - 4-H members 13-15 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
3.      Senior Showmanship - 4-H members 16-21 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
4.      Grand Champion Showmanship (Ribbon only)       
5.      Junior Heifer (January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009)
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
At this time there is no rabbit club.

SECTION 59:

YORK 4-H CHICKEN CLUB

There will be no show this year but a display in the Poultry Barn.

4-H CALF INTERCLUB SHOWS
Please read the following instructions carefully:
A.      Entries MUST be made by sending a Markham Fair 4-H entry form by September 17th at 8 p.m.
B.      Entries to be sent to Markham Fair, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham, Ontario L3P 3J3.
C.     Open to 4-H members in York and surrounding counties/regions.
D.     4-H members must show their own 4-H calf.
E.      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 17th.  Entries received on September 30st or later will be charged a $10.00 late charge. 
F.      P.I.S. forms must accompany all entry forms; all P.I.S. forms must be date-stamped June 1, 2009 or earlier by the Provincial Coordinator.
G.     No animals are to leave the barn before 5:00 p.m. on show day.
H.     Please refer to Section 23 - Holstein Cattle - for the pre 4-H class.
I. Someone must be with the animals at all times.

SECTION 60:

4-H DAIRY INTERCLUB SHOW
Show:  Thursday, October 1rd 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, 2009. 
2.      Junior - 4-H members 12-14 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
3.      Intermediate - 4-H members 15-17 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
4.      Senior - 4-H members 18-21 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
5.      Grand Champion Showmanship (Ribbon only)
Dairy Calf Classes:
6.      Junior Heifer - March 1, 2009 and younger
7       Intermediate Heifer - December 1, 2008 - Februay 28, 2009
8.      Senior Heifer - September 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
9.      Summer Yearling - June 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
10.    Junior Yearling - March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
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 3rd 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, 2009
2.      Intermediate – 4-H members 13-15 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
3.      Senior - 4-H members 16-21 yrs. old before January 1, 2009
4.      Grand Champion Showmanship (Ribbon only)
Beef Calf Classes:
5.      Junior Heifer (January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009)
6.      Senior Heifer (January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008)
7.      Champion Heifer (Ribbon only)
8.      Market Animal – Market Condition by Achievement Day

SECTION 62:

4-H LAWN TRACTOR PULL CLUB
Show:      Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m. on the 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)