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4-H in Ransom County
4-H Age
The 4-H year begins on September 1 and ends August 31. These dates will guide
overall program management. Clubs and programs may organize and youth may join
clubs or programs at any time during the year.
Any boy or girl who is 6 years old before September 1 is eligible to join a 4-H club. This will include most youth entering the first grade.
Projects for Cloverbuds, Learnabouts and Pathways divisions are broken down by the following ages:
Cloverbud is a non-competitive youth program designed for 6-7 year olds. Members must be six before September 1 to participate. The program emphasizes helping youth to explore, develop and learn while having fun in an informal, non-threatening environment. They are not eligible to participate in district or state contests.
A 4-H member who is 8-12 years old before September 1 will participate in the pre-teen division in state events. A 4-H member who is 13-18 before September 1 will participate in the teen division.
The recommended age for club junior leaders is 14 or older.
Any boy or girl who is 19 before September 1 is not eligible for 4-H
membership or participation, except as a volunteer leader. Age requirements are
flexible for special circumstances involving youth or adults who have learning
disabilities or other special needs.
Some national 4-H event age participation requirements could be different
than those established in North Dakota. Participants in most national events
must be 14
on or before January 1 of the current 4-H year. Participants must
follow the national age requirements.
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To Exhibit at Ransom County Fair -- 4-H members are required to attend a minimum of six meetings to be eligible to exhibit.
To Complete the 4-H Year-- 4-H members must attend a minimum of six meetings and enter a minimum of one exhibit at the Ransom County Fair.
To Receive County Fair Premium -- 4-H members must attend a minimum of six meetings and enter a minimum of one exhibit at the Ransom County Fair.
To Receive a Fair Pass -- 4-H members must attend a minimum of six meetings and enter a minimum of one exhibit at the Ransom County Fair.
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Candy Coffin Fund In Memory of
Selling Candy Bars
The Candy Coffin Fund, is a part of our fund-raising
efforts to contribute to provide 4-H members with various awards and activities
throughout the year. We ask that each 4-H member give $10.00 to the CC fund at
the time they send in their enrollment forms for the upcoming 4-H year.
The decision to give money for a fund-raising effort rather than selling candy
bars was reached by receiving input form the 4-Hers and a final decision was
reached by the 4-H Council in 2002.
Those members who have not donated $10 to the Candy Coffin Fund by May 1, will
have $12 taken out of their fair premium money.
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4-H Dress Code
Ransom County Dress Code
Members can wear a white shirt with the 4-H emblem displayed or
attached to the front of the shirt. Dark pants/skirt are preferred.
If you plan to exhibit outside of Ransom County, you will need to contact their
county to find out what their policy is.
All state and district events will require the State & District 4-H Dress Code
as described below.
4-H State & District Dress Code
Objective:
1. To promote a positive image of 4-H
by using a consistent, identifiable appearance.
The public will recognize a group dressed in similar fashion.
2. To eliminate any real or perceived advantage or
disadvantage in an activity caused by appearance.
The 4-H Dress Code as adopted by the Program Action Council is the only rule regarding dress enforced at state events. It was reviewed and revised by the North Dakota 4-H Policy Board on November 23, 2003 and refined effective February 3, 2005.
"All members participating in North Dakota State 4-H competitive events except Clothing Revue (Sew and Show, Buy and Show) will be neatly dressed and must wear a solid colored white, yellow, gray or green shirt/blouse with the 4-H emblem prominently displayed, and securely fastened, on the front."
Failure to comply with the dress code shall result in reduced premiums equivalent to one ribbon placing. In team competition, the penalty shall be a deduction of 25 points from the individual and team scores. The dress code remains in effect through the completion of the event and awards presentations.
Shirts from the National 4-H Supply Service are considered appropriate provided they are solid colored white, yellow, gray or green and have only a 4-H emblem prominently displayed on the front. Shirts with the 4-H emblem can also be purchased at the following website: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/4h/about/clovershop.htm or by contacting your local county extension office. County or club names should not be on the shirts.
Horse show participants will be neatly dressed and must wear a long sleeved solid colored white, yellow, gray or green shirt/blouse with the 4-H emblem prominently displayed, and securely fastened, on the front." Exhibitors must wear properly fitted ASTM-SEI approved harness helmets for all mounted events (western hats are permitted for showmanship), western boots, blue or black colored jeans (dark colored), and a belt. Jewelry or ties are not permitted. Gloves are permitted only in English events. Failure to comply with helmet regulations will result in the youth not being able to participate in the show.
For reasons listed under objectives and/or for the safety of the exhibitors, the following is also recommended but not required:
►Dark jeans/pants or skirt
►Protective shoes or boots when showing
livestock
►Long sleeves when showing rabbits,
poultry, small animals
►Dairy show - white jeans/pants are not
required but are acceptable
Events that are included: competitive state 4-H events: livestock shows, horse shows, judging contests (crops, livestock, land, horse, dairy, consumer choices), project expo and district communication arts competition.
What is not included? Non-competitive events, Clothing Revue and Extension 4-H Youth Conference. District, county or local groups may choose to adopt this dress code, another dress code or not require a dress code. Check the program information for each specific program to determine if the 4-H dress code applies.
Revised February 3, 2005
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