Marion County  4-H 

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We hope you enjoy exploring our site. The menu items at left will help you find quickly what you need. 4-H is the youth education program of Oregon State University Extension Service. It is a non-formal, community focused, experiential education program for today’s youth.  The program combines the cooperative efforts of youth and adult volunteers with community and Extension resources. The mission of the 4-H program is to help young people build competence, confidence, connection, compassion and character as they learn and grow.

Upcoming Events 2012

April, 2012

1         22nd Annual OSU Project Pig

2         Enrollments Due in order to exhibit in County Fair,  5:00 pm, Ext Office (REQUIRED)

2         Lease Agreements Due, 5:00 pm, Ext Office (REQUIRED)

2         90 Day Rule for Horse Ownership in Effect--(REQUIRED)

2         Auction Committee Mtg 7:00pm, PGE Kale St. Campus       

7         HORSE LEADERS Annual Open Show--/April 7, 2012--registration

                            Horse Open Show Sponsorship Form

12       All Leader Meeting, 6:45 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

13-15 Oregon 4-H Leaders Forum, Oregon 4-H Center

14       Horse Clinic- Trail, 8am-Noon, Salem Saddle Club

14       Paws in the Rain, Dog Show---registration/information

                            Marion County 4-H Dogs--Paws in the Rain Silent Auction Basket information

16       Dog Development Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Meeting Rm 1B & 1C

21       “THE Event” – 4-H Exhibit Prep/Workshop, 8:30 am-3:00pm, Brooks

23       Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

28-29  Ag Fest, Oregon State Fairgrounds

May, 2012

1          Applications due for Klampe Livestock Memorial Grant, Ext. Office

3          Horse Record Judging Training, 6:30pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B & 1C

4          4-H Dog Judging and ID Contest (REQUIRED), 5:00pm-8:00pm, Meeting Rm 1A-C

5          4-H Dog Judging and ID Contest (REQUIRED), 9:00-Noon, Meeting Rm 1C, 1B & 1A

7          Auction Committee Meeting, 7:00pm, PGE Kale St. Campus

8          **CANCELLED Home Ec Development Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Rm 1B & 1C

12        Sheep, Swine & Goat Weigh-In, 6:00am-9:00am, Vachter Farm Scales

12        Clinic- Gymkhana(REQUIRED), 8am-Noon, Salem Saddle Club

12        Clinic- Jumping (REQUIRED), 1:00pm-3:00pm, Lucky Steps Facility, 6475 Wallace Rd. NW, Salem, 503-551-2397- for more information

12        Benton County Horse Leaders 4-H Gaming Show, 9:00am, Hopper's Arena, Corvallis

14        Dog Development Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Meeting Rm 1B & 1C

15        **CANCELLED 4-H Leaders Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1B & 1C

21        Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

26        Benton Rabbiteers Spring Show, 7:30 am, Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis

June, 2012

1          County Fair Entry DEADLINE, 5:00 pm, Ext Office

1          4-H Records DUE, 5:00 pm, Ext Office

1          Scholarship Application Deadline for Market Animal Auction & Marion County 4-H Leaders Council

1          County Fair Stall/Pen Fees & forms Due, Ext. Office

1          County Fair RV Camping Fees/Forms Due, Ext. Office

1-3       Oregon Western Heritage, Western Action Shooting Training, Sisters, OR (Brochure)

4          Auction Committee Meeting, 6:45pm, PGE Kale St. Campus

5          Horse Record Judging, 6:00pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B & 1C

7          New 4-H Leader Training, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B & 1C, Ext Office

11        Clinic- Showmanship/Ground Training, 8am-Noon, Salem Saddle Club

12        Horse Record Judging, 6:00pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B & 1C

19        Fair Superintendent Summer Meeting, 6:30 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

20-23   4-H Members' Horse Camp, 4-H Center, Salem, OR

23        KEIZERETTES & KINGS 4-H CLUB ANNUAL 4-H HORSE SHOW, Roddy Ranch

27-30   OSU Summer Conference, Corvallis

25        Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

July, 2012

12-15    Marion County Fair,  Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem OR

16-21    Wild West 4-H Camp, Oregon 4-H Center

23        State Fair Horse Exhibitor Meeting, 6:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

23        Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

30        State Fair Dog Exhibitor Meeting, 6:30 pm, Meeting Rm 1C & 1 B

August, 2012

16-21   State Fair 4-H Horse Show, Oregon State Fairgrounds

20        DUE: Static Exhibits Qualified for State Fair, 7-11am, Fresh Start Comm Center

21        DUE: Horticulture Exhibits,  6-8pm, Oregon State Qualified for State Fair Fairgrounds

24-Sept 3 Oregon State Fair

24        Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

NEW--4-H Volunteer e-Learning Training, 1-4 modules (mandatory for NEW leaders)

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