4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 - BC 4-H

4-H in British Columbia Newsletter
Summer 2015
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4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015
AgriCareer Quest was fully subscribed reflecting a positive
response to provincial council lowering program fees and
additional directed marketing to our members. We are
anticipating similar outcomes for our other summer programs.
A new 5 year strategic plan is being undertaken by 4-H
British Columbia and over the coming months your input
will be sought as we collectively map out the direction of
the organization through the end of the decade.
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Hello again 4-Her’s and friends, I will get to the title of my
report in a few lines meanwhile it’s been another busy
spring in the 4-H office as we plan for summer events and
programs.
Plans for the “Second Annual Fore-H Golf Charity Classic”
are well underway as we look toward the fall and September 25th at the Chilliwack Golf and Country Club. We can
only take 25 teams so register soon if you want to be part
of the fun.
The Prairie Coast Equipment Gator lottery is well underway, don’t forget to sell those tickets and get them back to
the office so we can send more along. Funds from both
these programs support club, district, regional and provincial programs and events, so everyone benefits.
And now about the Chicken Washer! As part of my duties I
was pleased to attend the 4-H Canada Annual General
Meeting in Fredericton New Brunswick, the new logo and
branding was unveiled and it was great to meet with counterparts from across the country and of course meeting
some wonderful 4-Her’s. It was a great reminder that despite our differences within our 4-H programs that the reasons for 4-H are universal. An event called Night in the
Country for those attending the AGM featured some youth
with demonstrations and projects. One young fellow was
displaying his well-cared for poultry project and as he was
talking to those watching proclaimed with a puffed out
chest and a big smile, “Did you know I’m the best chicken
washer in New Brunswick!”
That folks is what we are all
about, building confidence,
skills and responsibility.
3 Manager’s Message
4 Ambassador Training Weekend
5 Island 4-H Rendezvous
6 Educational Display Contest
7 Introducing Jennifer Hetland
8 Scholarship Winners
9 BC Fairs Continues to Support Youth
10 Field of Clover
13 Club News
14 Farm and Home Safety
15 4-H British Columbia New Logo
16 4-H British Columbia Lottery
17 Agri-Career Quest
19 Becoming Stewards of the Future
4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015
The Best Chicken Washer in
New Brunswick
On the Cover:
Winning 4-H Leader photo from the 2014 4-H British Columbia
Photo Contest. Photo taken and submitted by Tamara Jameson.
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of this publication in order to uphold the integrity and philosophy of the
4-H Program. This does not imply the endorsement or promotion of the
use of any product, goods or services mentioned in this publication.
Published by the 4-H British Columbia Provincial Council 4 times per
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Have a wonderful and safe
fair season.
Kevin
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4-H Ambassador
Team Training
Weekend
Submitted by Ambassador Chelsea Forsyth
Each May all members of the Ambassador Team attend the
annual Ambassador Training Weekend to sharpen our skills and
get ready to represent and promote 4-H British Columbia in
the year ahead. We travel by car, ferry and airplane to get to
Abbotsford. Once we arrive, we meet up with our amazing
leaders, Sarah van Heeswijk and Suzanne Skaaning, as well as
the rest of our fellow Ambassadors.
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able to deal with tough questions and to properly represent
4-H.
After lunch Aubrey Searle from the 4-H British Columbia Foundation came to teach us how the Foundation works, and why it
is so important. Every dollar donated is invested in perpetuity.
The foundation only ever uses the interest made off of the
money that has been donated. This money from the foundaOn Friday night, we all introduced ourselves by presenting a 20 tion goes towards provincial programs as well as many other
slide presentation, called a petcha kutcha. It was a great way to 4-H opportunities and events. Each Ambassador will teach anlearn new things about everyone in the program.
other group of 4-Hers about the value of the 4-H Foundation
sometime later this year. Sunday evening we went for dinner,
Saturday it was time to get down to business; we headed to
and then went mini golfing.
the Abbotsford Agriculture Centre for breakfast and the beginning of our busy training weekend. We learned about the histo- On Monday Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Member, Kathry of the ambassador program and what the expectations of an leen Fryer came to talk to us about the YAC as well as AgMent
ambassador are. We were told that the 4-H Canada logo was
the new pilot program for 18-25 year old 4-H members. We
going to be changed, but we had to wait till June 11th just like
also had to complete a back home plan of our Ambassador
everyone else to see it. We were taught the importance of the activities over the next year.
logo to be standardized across the country, so it is more recogIt was busy weekend full of learning and fun, just like most
nizable.
things in 4-H. The Ambassador Program is truly amazing and
After lunch we had the opportunity to work in small groups to really allows us 4-Hers to use all of the 4-H skills that we have
make promotional slideshows about all of the amazing 4-H
gained over the years. I know that 4-H and the Ambassador
provincial programs, and all of the different types of projects
program have helped me excel in life. I would like to thank
available to 4-H members. Saturday evening we went to SuSarah van Heeswijk and Suzanne Skanning for being such great
zanne’s farm to have dinner and play games. Getting to spend
leaders and mentors.
time together doing activities really builds the sense of teamwork, and we become more like an Ambassador family.
The whole Ambassador team would also like to thank our
amazing sponsors; B.C. Youth in Agriculture Foundation, WestOn Sunday, we learned about promotional displays and edugen Endowment Fund, 4-H British Columbia Foundation, 4-H
cating the public about 4-H. Pat Tonn came in to talk to us
British Columbia Provincial Council, AAFC/Agriculture Canada,
about “Proudly Presenting Agriculture”. It is extremely imB.C. Ministry of Agriculture, and VF Canada Inc./Wrangler.
portant to be able to provide information to the public about
4-H and agriculture. Being a 4-H ambassador, it is our job to be
Submitted by Pat Tonn
Island 4-H Rendezvous was a workshop day for over 200 4-Hers
from across Vancouver Island. Parksville Community and Conference Centre was alive with 4-H Cloverbuds, livestock club
members, photographers and leaders learning about 4-H. The
sessions were presented by: 4-H friends and alumni who have
become experts in their subject areas through experience in the
4-H program and/or their professional careers, as well as Ministry of Agriculture Youth Development staff.
in the cooperative games session that taught members games
that they can use to build fun and camaraderie into their club.
The afternoon finished off with sessions on: Making thank you
cards, 4-H Club Mangement for Leaders, 4-H Demonstrations
and Speak and Shows, Farm and Tractor Safety, Poultry Health
and Care, 4-H Award Opportunities, Rabbit Info, All about
Sheep, Jewelry Making, Horse Project Info, and Keeping Your
Animal Project Healthy.
In the morning sessions included both hands on and informational classes. The topics included: Halter making, Proudly Presenting Agriculture, 4-H Educational Displays, Reducing the Risk
of Back Country Travel, Livestock Judging, Boot Planters, Keeping Your Animal Projects Healthy, 4-H Club Executive and Running a Meeting, Marketing your Beef Project, Preparing 4-H
Judging Classes, Energy Work with Animals, Clay Pot Planters,
All about Photography and Safe Animal Handling. Clover Bud
Activities for 4-H members age 6-8 were ongoing throughout
the day including crafting sessions, games, safety lessons, and
outdoor walks. The lunch fuelled 4-Hers up again to participate
The Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council would like to thank
the volunteer committee that organized the day: Roy Davies,
Kim Wilson, Carter Power, Susy Chung-Smith, Dolina Meaden,
Arlene Jones, Rhonda Bevilacqua, Mary Noakes, Jean Stevens,
Sue Boulton, Marian Davies, and Pat Tonn.
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Island 4-H
Rendezvous 2015
The Island 4-H Rendezvous participants and organizers would
like to recognize the following community minded businesses
and organizations for their generous support: WorkSafeBC, FARSHA, Farm Credit Canada, B.C. 4-H and B.C. Ministry of Agriculture.
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Jennifer Hetland is a familiar face to many of us in the 4-H
community, but we are happy to introduce her for the first
time as a member of our staff team. Jennifer will be working
with the Ministry of Agriculture Youth Development Staff as a
co-op student from June 4 - October 5, 2015. We sat down and
asked Jennifer some questions so we could all get to know her
a little better.
3) What are you working on
with the Youth Development
team this summer?
I will be helping in the planning
and delivery of programs such
as Youth Action and South
Coastal Judging, and I will be
organizing the Special EducaQ. Tell us about your background?
tional Display Competition that
A. I was born and raised in Chilliwack, B.C. and I grew up being
will be held at the PNE. I will
surrounded by agriculture. My family has 4-H roots; my grandalso be helping to update some
parents were involved in 4-H, as was my uncle and my dad. 4-H
of the resource materials with
is very much in my blood so I joined as soon as I turned nine! I
the new 4-H Canada logo recompleted 11 years of 4-H in the rabbit project and was a B.C.
leased June 11. I am so excited
4-H Ambassador from 2012-2014. Other than 4-H, I have alto be working with the 4-H and
ways been interested in crime, law, policy, and human behavYouth Development teams!
iour. These interests propelled me into a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology with a Minor in Psychology, which I just
4) What part of your job are you looking forward to the most?
recently completed in April.
All of it! Even though I’ve only been a 4-H alumnus for a year
and a half, I’ve missed being involved in the program. 4-H was
2) What is your favorite 4-H memory?
and is such a big part of my life and I’m so glad that I’m able to
With over a decade of 4-H memories, it’s so difficult to choose
give back and to help members have the same great experiencone specific favorite! I really enjoyed the travel opportunities
es that I had.
in 4-H, and I was able to go on a number of trips. I attended
Youth Action, Provincial Club Week, Provincial Communica5) What are your plans for the future?
tions, and South Coastal Judging. I was also awarded the opI just finished my university degree and I will soon be pursuing
portunity to go to Ottawa for the National 4-H Citizenship Sem- a career in policing with the RCMP. Wherever I end up living
inar. Of all the trips, I think it’s this one that comes out on top! and working, I will find some way to stay involved in 4-H,
I was able to meet delegates from all over the country and
whether that means judging, facilitating, or giving presentalearn so much more about our beautiful country. As well, Otta- tions and workshops.
wa is pretty much the perfect place for a lover of law and poliJennifer is based in the Abbotsford office of the BC Ministry of
cy, and I quickly found my niche while touring the Parliament
buildings, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Canadian War Agriculture. She can be reached at 1-888-221-7141 or
Jennifer.Hetland@gov.bc.ca
Museum. I would love to return to Ottawa again someday!
4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015
Introducing Jennifer Hetland
Reminders for Self Determined, Junior Leadership and
Senior Management Projects
Now that you are underway with your self-determined, junior leadership or senior management projects and summer holidays
are approaching…don’t lose sight of your project!
Members:
Stay on track, continue to take pictures and keep monthly records (even if they are in rough draft as they can be ‘blitzed’ up at a
later date). If you start to slide with your project, it will be hard to catch up after a month or two so I encourage you to persevere. Contact your Leader monthly (at the very least) and give him/her an update as to how you are doing. If required, ask for
the Leader comments that are to be included in your finished record book.
Leaders:
Stay in touch with your Members of these projects at least once a month. Now is a time where some of them may need extra
direction and encouragement to keep them on track. Physically check their record books and provide the necessary comments
where required.
If you have any questions about Self-Determined or Junior Leader projects, please feel free to contact Karla Barrie toll free at
1-800-474-8133, direct line 250-398-4337 or by email Karla.Barrie@gov.bc.ca.
For Senior Management projects, please contact Laura Code toll free at 1-877-702-5585, direct line 250-260-4606 or by email
Laura.D.Code@gov.bc.ca.
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Top Students Earn Provincial
4-H British Columbia Scholarships
Twenty-two outstanding 4-H members from British Columbia have been awarded 4-H Scholarships totalling over $55,500 to
assist in their post-secondary education.
Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarships - Value of $5000 renewable over two years
Meghan McGillivray (Bachelor of Science, University of British Columbia)
Victoria Hergott (Bachelor of Science, University of the Fraser Valley)
Sarah Douglas (Bachelor of Science, University of the Fraser Valley)
Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarships – Value of $1000 renewable over two years
Jessica Elvedahl (Associate of Arts Degree/Psychology, Camosun College)
Maddison Tebbutt (Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film), University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus)
Hallie Bryant (Bachelor of Arts/Humanities, University of Victoria)
Megan Edgeley (Licensed Practical Nurse, Vancouver Island University)
William James (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Victoria)
BC Youth in Agriculture Foundation Scholarships – Value of $2000 each
Marissa Campbell (Animal Science & Technology, Lakeland College)
Jordyn Brook (Bachelor of Science/Veterinary, Thompson Rivers University)
BC Young Farmers Scholarship - Value of $500
Courtney Rankin (Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Trinity Western University)
Wim & Annie Zylmans Agriculture Memorial Fund Scholarship – Value of $500
Tyson Ringdal (Agricultural & BioResources, University of Saskatchewan)
BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Scholarship – Value of $1000
Indigo Johnson (Bachelor of Arts & Science, Quest University Canada)
4-H BC Foundation Scholarship – Value of $500
Lauren Kozol (Communications, Trinity Western University)
Mutual Fire Insurance Scholarships – Value of $1000 each
Cassi Sauer (Bachelor of Science, Simon Fraser University)
Belle White (Arts & Humanities, University of Victoria)
The Western Producer Scholarship – Value of $1000
Mackenzie Schuurman (Animal Health Technology, Lakeland College)
Saanich Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarship – Value $2000
Rachel Goddard (Science/Chemistry, University of Victoria)
Saanich Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarships – Value $1000 each
Clif Clemotte (Bachelor of Arts/Music, Vancouver Island University)
Kevin Sokolan (Bachelor of Management, University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus)
MNP Scholarships – Value $1000 each
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Kayla Stump (Commerce, University of Calgary)
Elizabeth Froc (Commerce, University of British Columbia)
Submitted by: Glenda Reid,
Awards Chair and Liaison to 4-H Provincial Council
BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions
BCAAFE has recently selected the winner of this year’s annual
Scholarship Award. This year the focus has been on youth
seeking post secondary education in any field of study. The
committee requested applicants to provide information on
plan of study, on volunteer activities, on scholastic, sport or
cultural success, on employment, on active membership in
clubs along with references, transcripts and an essay. The
topic of the essay was “ Tell us about the agricultural fair that
is closest to your community”.
We are pleased to announce that the award is
being presented to
Meghan McGillivray from
Kamloops. She has
earned top grades in her
high school career and
studied piano and competed in gymnastics. Meghan holds
membership in the Canadian Junior Angus Association and has
achieved for eight years in the Yale County 4-H Club. She has
BC Fairs received 10 great applications and much information
tutored students in math and science courses and coached in
about fairs around the province. As well as the research we
gymnastics. Fairly recently she has been working as an office
also heard about the strong community and personal feelings
assistant in a law office as well as working with livestock on
that fairs evoke in youth, especially 4-H youth. We want to
the ranch. Her essay centered on the Provincial Winter Fairoffer thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to subAdapting to Change Across Generations.
mit an application.
Meghan will be attending McGill University in Montreal in the
The recipient of this award will receive $1500.00 to assist with
Bachelor of Science Program. We wish her well in her continpost secondary studies.
uing studies.
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BC Association of Agricultural
Fairs and Exhibitions
Continues to Support Youth
4-H British Columbia Photo Contest
5 Categories
 Nature
 People
 Animals
 Agriculture
 4-H Theme
To Enter:
Submit your photo to 4-H British Columbia electronically. Please email them to
communications@bc4h.bc.ca
Please clearly label each photo you submit with your name (first and last), your age
group, the category you are submitting it to, and the title of your photograph. It is best to
name each photograph you submit in the following format:
Category - Age Group - Your Last Name - Your First Name - Title of Photograph
Example: Action Shot-Junior-Lastname-Firstname-Johnny Scores A Goal.jpeg
Prizes:
1st place in each category will receive $25 in prize money and photo will be featured in the
2016 4-H British Columbia Calendar.
Grand overall photo will receive $150 in prize money and will be the cover feature for the
2016 4-H British Columbia Calendar.
Rules:
Please visit the 4-H British Columbia website for contest rules www.bc4h.bc.ca
Deadline: September 15, 2015
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In Memory of
Whitney Moutray
In Memory of
Whitney Moutray
Beaverly 4-H Club
Beaverly 4-H Club
Matthew Thurston
Matthew Thurston
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
4-H British Columbia
Foundation
Thank you to everyone who donated to
the 4-H British Columbia’s Field of Clover between April 16, 2014 to April 15,
2015.
As 4-H British Columbia celebrated 100
years of 4-H, a special field of clover was planted. To celebrate the centennial year, for every $100 donated to the
4-H British Columbia Foundation's Field of Clover campaign a special golden clover was planted in their name.
To view the full field, please visit www.bc4h.bc.ca/
fieldofclover
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
In Memory of
Leslie Corbett
Clayton Robins
Investors Group
Interior Savings
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
Barry Remus
Terry Remus
Brian & Jane Baehr
Brian & Jane Baehr
Kidston &
Company LLP
KPMG LLP
Eric Foster
In Memory of
Paul DeJong
Clem Samson
Clem Samson
Clem Samson
In Memory of
Paul Vanderveen
Aubrey Searle
Aubrey Searle
Barbara Searle
Hanna Theus
Barbara Gilmore
Barbara Gilmore
Mark Turner
Mark Turner
Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
In Memory of
Ernie Terpsma
Aubrey Searle
Alexandra & Colin
Springford
Alexandra & Colin
Springford
Vancouver Island
4-H Regional Council
Vancouver Island
4-H Regional Council
Vancouver Island
4-H Regional Council
Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island
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In Memory of
Alice McKay
Lesley Miller
Vanderhoof &
District 4-H Clubs
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Saanich 4-H
Lamb Club
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Lamb Club
Saanich 4-H
Lamb Club
In Memory of
Paul DeJong
In Memory of
Paul DeJong
Pat Tonn
Laura Code Ross Hudson
Ingelise Pollock
Ingelise Pollock
Ingelise Pollock
Ingelise Pollock
Lloydshaven
Holsteins Ltd.
Lloydshaven
Holsteins Ltd.
Sarah van Heeswijk
James Hewitt
James Hewitt
Helen Gardom
Helen Gardom
Helen Gardom
Helen Gardom
In Memory of
Tom & Greg Follett
Donna Jack
Donna Jack
Donna Jack
Donna Jack
Mabel Shykora
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Steven Jack
Bruno Giacomazzi
John Berry
Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
In Memory of
Ray Reimer
In Memory of
Ray Reimer
Barry Remus
Terry Remus
Gordon Bryant
Barry Remus
Terry Remus
Brian & Jane Baehr
Brian & Jane Baehr
Aubrey Searle
Aubrey Searle
Patty Palmer
Patty Palmer
Irene & Greg
Bevandick
Irene & Greg
Bevandick
David & Ann
Smith
David & Ann
Smith
Rachel Bryant
Rachel Bryant
Rachel Bryant
Rachel Bryant
Tony & Jeremy
Visser
Tony & Jeremy
Visser
Tony & Jeremy
Visser
Tony & Jeremy
Visser
Frank Keis
Frank Keis
Frank Keis
Frank Keis
Barbara Gilmore
Barbara Gilmore
Barbara Gilmore
Barbara Gilmore
Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
In Loving Memory
of Wilbert Miller
In Loving Memory
of Wilbert Miller
In Loving Memory
of Wilbert Miller
In Loving Memory
of Wilbert Miller
Diana D. Miller
Diana D. Miller
Diana D. Miller
Diana D. Miller
In Memory of
Jared Anderson
In Memory of
Jared Anderson
In Memory of
Jared Anderson
In Memory of
Jared Anderson
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Gordon Bryant
Gordon Bryant
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Gordon Bryant
In Memory of
Jared Anderson
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Jared Anderson
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Jared Anderson
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Jared Anderson
Coombs Farmers
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In Memory of
Jared Anderson
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Jared Anderson
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Jared Anderson
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Jared Anderson
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Cheryl Tarbet
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United Way,
Northern British Columbia
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Marilyn Buyar
Marilyn Buyar
Tony Robertson
Pendray Farms Ltd.
Pendray Farms Ltd.
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In Memory of
Leslie Corbett
Rob & Julie Black
Valerie& Jamie
Pearson
In Memory of
Whitney Moutray
Probus Club of
Royal Oak
Investors Group
Impact Emergency
Consulting Services
Impact Emergency
Consulting Services
Impact Emergency
Consulting Services
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
Ken & Debbie
Schwaerzle
Club News
I am a member of the Spirit Riders 4-H horse club. I am nine
years old and this is my first year in 4-H. I was elected as our
club reporter. This year we started off with four new members,
and I was one of them.
On March 1st our club had our public speaking event at the
MacBride Museum. All junior and senior members presented
their chosen topics from the Jetland pony to Ranching. We even
Blasting Off
had one of our senior members, big Sarah, speak about her
3, 2, 1 Blastoff, Golden Ears Community Club has launched off to Food for Thought trip in July, 2014.
an amazing start. Excitingly, Aimee Tjernagel and Jeremy Laity
Only a week later we had our annual farm tour. We got to see
placed first and second respectively, at North Fraser’s Senior
where other member’s farms are and their horses (and other
District Speeches. With Aimee then placing second at regionfarm animals). We started in the South end of Whitehorse and
als. Congratulations Aimee! Blasting off with the projects, dairy moved to the North, stopping in the middle at Midnight Sun
is having an enjoyable start to this year’s training, both the
Alpaca farm for lunch. It was a fun farm filled day to start off the
calves and members. The self-determined members, Abigail
spring season.
Carson, Julia and Victoria Pitsiaeli have been discovering the
mysteries of yeast, baking mouth-watering treats like buns, and At one of our business meetings we had a special visitor. Cliff
Hannah came to teach us about horse teeth and why you should
exploring gardening. Naomi Carson’s Senior self-determined
project on guppy breeding is going swimmingly, with 3 batches keep an eye on them. It was a very interesting and important
of fry being born to date. Photography members are excited to presentation that we all enjoyed. We learned how to tell the age
of a horse by looking at their teeth.
start their project in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime, many members are busy preparing for our
This year isn’t even half over, and we’ve already done so much. I
club’s demos and speak and shows. It should be a great night.
am excited for the upcoming events that this year will bring.
Such as, the annual May clinic, mounted meetings, drill ride
Submitted by: Hannah Carson,
practice and presentation, our trip to the Dawson Creek 4-H
Golden Ears 4-H Community Club
rally and rodeo, and achievement day.
4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015
Whitehorse 4-H Spirit Riders Horse Club
So far, I have enjoyed my 4-H experience and I am pleased to
share it with you.
Submitted by: Kiana Club Reporter
Whitehorse 4-H Spirit Riders Horse Club
GECC Junior members,
Aidan Kennedy and Julia
Pitsiaeli receive first and
second place at the North
Fraser District Junior
Speeches.
Jeremy Laity and Aimee
Tjernagel at Regional
Speeches
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Farm and Home Safety Everywhere!
The 4-H British Columbia Office has received positive feedback about the Club Safety
Officer backpacks. We hope you have now had a chance to go through your backpacks
to get acquainted with the supplies inside.
A Level 1 First Aid kit was provided to allow for people with first aid training to have the
basic tools they require. To meet your club’s needs we hope that you add safety supplies that your club has found useful in the past. Items that you might find useful to include are:
Additional instant cold packs
Hand sanitizer
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Disposable ear plugs
When adding or using items, remember to update your inventory list to keep track of
what is inside your backpack. Talk to your club and club leaders to see what they would
like to include. We recommend that you only include items that you are comfortable
using and know how to properly use.
Thank you for keeping safety a priority at your club events!
4-H BC Farm and Home Safety Committee
Judging Jamboree Kamloops Okanagan Region
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This is part of a Canada-wide 4-H initiative to communicate the vibrancy and energy
of our organization while also ensuring that all levels of the organization (National,
Provincial and Club) have their own special place within the logo. 4-H Canada is making it easy for clubs to create their own 4-H logos by providing an online self-serve
application.
The Club Logo Generator can be found at www.4-h-canada.ca/brand-app. To learn
more about the new logo, please visit www.4-h-canada/brand.
4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015
4-H British Columbia has a new logo!
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AgriCareer
Quest
By Devon Smith
ACQ Participant
Every other year, 4-H British Columbia gives senior members
an opportunity to explore careers in agricultural through a bus
tour in the Thompson Okanagan and Fraser Valley regions of
BC. This year, Agri-Career Quest was held from April 30 - May
5. By car, bus and plane, 44 4-H members from all over BC and
Yukon Territories met in Abbotsford ready to embark on what
would be a very informative weekend.
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them to take responsibly for the environment.
As a part of the requirements, the group made a stop in Kamloops at the Thompson Rivers University Grasslands. Two ecologists took time to show delegates the risks of invasive species
and the dangers of overgrazing and disturbing the native species on the land. Invasive Species such as Russian Knapweed
and Toadflax grow in abundance in these areas. On the TRU
Participants experienced first-hand the large amount of diversi- Campus, delegates helped to eliminate invasive species in an
ty of agriculture in BC and the careers available. At Lepp’s Farm area of land recently disturbed by the construction of a new
Market, the relationship between farmer and consumer could training pad.
not be closer as a large portion of what they sell is grown or
The tour also stopped at the DeVos Dairy Farm in Enderby
raised by the Lepp family, as well as cut and wrapped right in
where they are taking steps to return their riparian area to its
the store. Calias Greenhouses grows acres upon acres of bell
former glory. Delegates took branches from a Willow tree and
peppers five times faster than what can be grown in Califorplanted them along the Creekside and around the pond so that
nia’s field crops. Prairie Coast Equipment has an entire team of
in years to come they grow and provide a natural shelter for
employee’s working to meet the customer’s needs in sales,
the water. Casorso Ranch has already be successful in doing
repairs and maintanence, and new technology such as the GPS
this. We stopped at the ranch in Oliver who recently won the
and auto-steer systems which let the tractors practically drive
Environmental Stewardship Award. They are continuing to
themselves. Crowsnest Vineyards grows seven different types
work hard to preserve their land and making their farm enviof grapes on their land and creates their own blends of wine in
ronmentally sustainable.
their barn. Harker’s Organics is a fourth generation farm that
uses biology instead of chemistry to grown the fruits and vege- When delegates were not on the buses or visiting tour locatables they sell during the summer months. They also make a
tions, sessions were put on by Youth Development staff to talk
very popular fruit wine. Clearbrook Grain & Milling has been
about Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews and Networking.
operating for over 60 years and prides themselves on their
Time was taken to ensure everyone had a good understanding
ability to have a close relationship with customers. And Lenof how to be employed. After all, the program is meant to put
gendairy Farms runs 90 cows through two robotic milkers eve- you in a position where you can find a career in Agriculture.
ry day in their brand new barn. Needless to say, the itinerary
On behalf of all the delegates, a huge thank you goes out to all
was packed tight.
the program sponsors and tour locations for giving the 4-H
members an opportunity to participate and learn from the proAs a bonus to those attending this year’s Quest, the new youth
fessionals.
initiative, created by Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant
Governor of BC, “Stewards of the Future” was offered as part
For more details on Agri-Career Quest, please visit the blog at
of the program. By the end of the weekend, the requirements [agricareerquest.wordpress.com], and visit the 4-H British
to earn the stewardship passports had been fulfilled. The pro- Columbia website at www.bc4h.bc.ca].
gram was developed for youth to have a better understanding
of the need to care for BC’s natural resources and encourage
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Submitted by Laura Code, Lana H.
and Kiara S.
This year at Agri-Career Quest, we were
pleased to offer “Stewards of the Future”
as part of our programming. This is an
exciting new youth initiative created by
the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. It has
been developed to encourage students to
understand their role in being responsible
for the environment and caring for BC’s
natural resources.
Stewards of the Future was blended into
our current programming. Over five days,
delegates learned about BC agriculture
and the diversity of careers available in
the industry, while sharpening their career building skills. Students explored
stewardship and sustainability issues
through the lens of agriculture with hands
-on workshops, farm tours, guest speakers, discussions and a video.
and all of them were quite varied, from
focusing on rivers and streams, to invasive
species, to the proper way to strip cedar
bark from a tree. Afterwards we went
down to have a fantastic meal prepared
by the campus chefs and look around at
Organizations involved were B.C. 4-H, BC
the display tables. There were many
Ministry of Agriculture (Youth Developdifferent subjects, ranging from Provincial
ment Programs), Thompson Rivers UniParks to ranching, to forestry, to recycling,
versity (Department of Natural Reto our own 4-H table, and many others.
sources), Invasive Species Council of BC,
Our last activity for the night was to parand the BC Cattlemen’s Association
ticipate in some improv games led by the
(Farmland-Riparian Interface Stewardship
local “Whistling Kettle Improv” group.
Program).
This was extremely fun as we got moving
Through their participation in these activi- around, meeting new people and having a
ties, all 44 Agri-Career Quest participants lot of fun. The last game was where we all
stood in a circle and one person would
completed a Student Passport of the
Stewards of the Future program. They will run into the middle and yell out what they
receive special recognition from the Lieu- wanted for the future, everyone else
tenant Governor and will be listed on the would support them with their cheers!
Government House Foundation website
The second day was packed full! Astroas Stewards of the Future. As a result of
naut Dr. Robert Thirsk, and James Gorman
being a part of the Stewards of the Future
from West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. were our
program, 4-H members were invited to
first two keynote speakers showing us
the Stewards of the Future conference at
pictures and statistics, giving us much to
Pearson College in Victoria Jun 5 to 7,
talk about within our small groups. After
2015. Eight Agri-Career Quest participants
the keynote presentations all the students
joined 92 other students at the conferwere split into smaller groups by theme:
ence to discuss stewardship and sustainaAgriculture; Energy; Forests; Grassland
bility issues.
and ranching; Invasive species; Oceans,
Lakes and Rivers; Parks; Transportation
This was the starting year for the Stewards of the Future program. They plan to and Wildlife. In these groups we talked
about our themes, the issues within them
continue with the program into the next
school year and 4-H clubs are welcome to and what actions we can take to make
apply with stewardship projects. For more these themes as sustainable as possible.
We developed presentations that were
information about the Stewards of the
Future program, check out their website: later going to be presented to the rest of
http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/lg/prioritythe attendees and we went on a boat trip
programs/stewards/default.html
to Race Rocks. There we spotted harbour
seals, sea lions, and elephant seals. We
Stewards of the Future
also got to learn about how Pearson ColThe entrance to the Pearson College cam- lege is working towards getting the buildings on Race Rocks to be more energy
pus was stunning. It was a long winding
road that was lined with red arbutus trees efficient. Our last keynote speaker was
author JB MacKinnon, who gave an outand the uncommon natural Gary Oak
trees. After checking in everyone received standing speech on ‘rewilding’ our world.
a tour of the campus, the magnificent
On the last day each theme group gave a
whale skeleton being one of the favourite presentation on their topic, giving speechstops. After everyone was acquainted
es, PowerPoints, and one group even had
with the campus, we headed up to the
someone playing piano! It was an amazing
Max Bell Theater for introductions and
experience and opportunity for everyone
the student presentations. Her Honour,
who went, we all came away with a lot of
the Lieutenant Governor of British Colum- knowledge, information and aspiration to
bia gave an inspiring speech about how
change our world for the better.
the idea for “The Stewards of the Future”
came to be and what her three “R’s”
were: Responsibility, Respect and Relationships.
Ranch (winners of the 2013 BC Cattlemen’s Association Environmental Stewardship Award) spoke to the group
about water management on their
cattle ranch in Okanagan Falls.
Outline of activities:
 Hike at the Lac du Bois Grassland Protected Area in Kamloops with researchers from Thompson Rivers University
 Invasive plant species removal from a
grasslands site with a representative
from the Invasive Species Council of BC
 Research activity with line transects to
learn about grassland restoration with
native plant species.
 Toured drone lab with Dr. John Church.
Experienced the drone simulator
through virtual reality goggles, controlled the camera on a drone and
learned about the applications to agriculture.
 Planting willows in a riparian area at the
De Vos dairy farm, a 4-H family in Enderby. Participants learned how a farm
can work to become environmentally
friendly and become familiar with riparian areas on/near farmland and how to
establish a proper riparian area in order
to protect water sources.
 Harker’s Organics farm tour in Cawston
where members learned about organic
fruit and vegetable production from
Bruce and Kathy Harker.
 Guest speaker Agrologist Dave Sands,
who spoke about BC agriculture, the
importance of the Agricultural Land
Reserve and sustainable agriculture.
There were many student presentations
 Dave and Wanda Casorso of Casorso
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Becoming Stewards
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