Everyone who wants to help in the planning of the 4-H Goat Project for 2014 should plan to attend. We are also electing officers! Pass the word to all your goat friends, family, neighbors, volunteers and parents....
The next Goat Developmental Committee (GDC) meeting
will by on TUESDAY, September 3, 2013
6:45pm @ KING BUILDING
THIS IS A SPECIAL PLANNING SESSION for 2014 - EVERYONE should plan to attend! This means all 4-H youth, parents, leaders and volunteers. Your input is important in planning our 2014 program.
The meetings are open to all 4-H families!
LOCATION:
Kent County Fair Grounds
225 South Hudson
Lowell, MI 49331
Monday, August 26, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
4-H fundraiser goat!
You have an opportunity to help raise funds for our 4-H Goat Projects in Kent County. A little bit from a lot of people equals a good amount of funds for the program.
"Cash" is the name of our fundraiser goat who will be at the Kent County Youth Fair August 5-10, 2013.
The Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee (GDC) will be auctioning "Cash" at the LIVESTOCK SALE on Thursday, August 8, 2013 starting @ 2pm.
In an effort to pool our resources and raise funds, the “Friends of GDC” are collecting donations to purchase Cash. Photos of "Cash" will be posted soon!
You can help support the 4-H Goat Project in Kent County by making a donation—give as little or as much as you want to help the Friends of GDC purchase Cash.
This is a win-win situation—your donation will benefit the GDC even if we don’t win the bid at auction!
Funds are being collected now. If you would like to help collect donations or you have a donation to deliver:
FIRST— Call or email Lori Ostrom your donation information. She will be tracking our progress.
THEN— Funds can be mailed in or delivered to any of the GDC Officers
2013 GDC Officers
President – Laurie Blough laurieblough@yahoo.com
Treasurer – Leanne Dysard lstrouse2000@yahoo.com
Secretary – Lori Ostrom lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Teen Rep – Calina Mills gotjane2@gmail.com
Fair Goat Superintendent – Wanda Vanderfifer Cloverspringfarm@peoplepc.com
MAIL TO:
Kent County 4-H GDC
C/O Leanne Dysard
14144 52nd Street SE
Lowell, MI 49331
Any questions? Contact: Lori Ostrom Lori_greenacres@yahoo.com Cell: 616.263.7342
The Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee (GDC) will be auctioning "Cash" at the LIVESTOCK SALE on Thursday, August 8, 2013 starting @ 2pm.
In an effort to pool our resources and raise funds, the “Friends of GDC” are collecting donations to purchase Cash. Photos of "Cash" will be posted soon!
You can help support the 4-H Goat Project in Kent County by making a donation—give as little or as much as you want to help the Friends of GDC purchase Cash.
This is a win-win situation—your donation will benefit the GDC even if we don’t win the bid at auction!
Funds are being collected now. If you would like to help collect donations or you have a donation to deliver:
FIRST— Call or email Lori Ostrom your donation information. She will be tracking our progress.
THEN— Funds can be mailed in or delivered to any of the GDC Officers
2013 GDC Officers
President – Laurie Blough laurieblough@yahoo.com
Treasurer – Leanne Dysard lstrouse2000@yahoo.com
Secretary – Lori Ostrom lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Teen Rep – Calina Mills gotjane2@gmail.com
Fair Goat Superintendent – Wanda Vanderfifer Cloverspringfarm@peoplepc.com
MAIL TO:
Kent County 4-H GDC
C/O Leanne Dysard
14144 52nd Street SE
Lowell, MI 49331
Any questions? Contact: Lori Ostrom Lori_greenacres@yahoo.com Cell: 616.263.7342
Monday, July 8, 2013
July 12th Goat Work Evening
Good Afternoon,
Goat Work Evening at the Kent County Fairgrounds
Friday, July 12th starting at 5 pm
A message from KCYF Superintendent, Wanda Vandefifer:
“We will be cleaning up wall that was taken down and using the lumber for some new projects. Repairing milk stands to be used during fair week, planting flowers, fixing hinges on windows, putting up pens in place of milk room and more. Please bring tools to work with. Battery operated tools best along with hammers, pry bars, wire cutters, shovels, etc.
A message from KCYF Superintendent, Wanda Vandefifer:
“We will be cleaning up wall that was taken down and using the lumber for some new projects. Repairing milk stands to be used during fair week, planting flowers, fixing hinges on windows, putting up pens in place of milk room and more. Please bring tools to work with. Battery operated tools best along with hammers, pry bars, wire cutters, shovels, etc.
We have items left-over from show food booth that we will bring to supply dinner. Thank You!
Wanda Vandefifer”
Contact Wanda with questions. Please refer to your Kent County Youth Fair registration book for contact information.
4-H Members: Make sure you are recording/tracking your community service related to your 4-H Project – keeping a list of activities you have been involved in makes applying for awards and scholarships easy!
For more information regarding 4-H State Awards:http://4h.msue.msu.edu/awards_scholarships/4-h_recognition_program
For more information regarding 4-H State Awards:http://4h.msue.msu.edu/awards_scholarships/4-h_recognition_program
Kristi Bowers
4-H Program Coordinator
Kent County MSUE
(616) 336-3287
bowerskr@anr.msu.edu
4-H Program Coordinator
Kent County MSUE
(616) 336-3287
bowerskr@anr.msu.edu
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Monday, June 24, 2013
GOAT WORK DAY RESCHEDULED
This is a call out to all 4-H Youth Goat Project Families and to anyone else who wants to volunteer.....
The Goat Barn Work Day has been rescheduled to Friday, JULY 12th!
Let's show our new Goat Superintendent (Wanda) your support and volunteer during our goat barn work day at the Fairgrounds. Our program is a success because you are so supportive and everyone helps everyone.
Here is the information for the work day:
Friday,JULY 12 from 5-??? @ the goat barn (Lowell Fairgrounds).
The wall to the milk room is down! We are fixing the windows with new latch hooks, planting the flowers needed in front and behind the barn, repairing milk stands and installing new pens where wall was removed.
Please bring work tools to assist such as pry bars, hammers, power tools, gardening tools, wire cutters, etc.
Should be a good time so we are hoping to have a great turn out!!
Many Hands Make Light Work so plan to attend.
~Wanda
Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee
Lori Ostrom, Secretary
lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Posted by Editor
The Goat Barn Work Day has been rescheduled to Friday, JULY 12th!
Let's show our new Goat Superintendent (Wanda) your support and volunteer during our goat barn work day at the Fairgrounds. Our program is a success because you are so supportive and everyone helps everyone.
Here is the information for the work day:
Friday,JULY 12 from 5-??? @ the goat barn (Lowell Fairgrounds).
The wall to the milk room is down! We are fixing the windows with new latch hooks, planting the flowers needed in front and behind the barn, repairing milk stands and installing new pens where wall was removed.
Please bring work tools to assist such as pry bars, hammers, power tools, gardening tools, wire cutters, etc.
Should be a good time so we are hoping to have a great turn out!!
Many Hands Make Light Work so plan to attend.
~Wanda
Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee
Lori Ostrom, Secretary
lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Posted by Editor
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Fred the Fundraising Goat aka "Cash"
Cash is the name of our fundraiser goat who will be at the Kent County Youth Fair August 5-10, 2013.
The Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee (GDC) will be auctioning Cash at the LIVESTOCK SALE on Thursday, August 8, 2013 starting @ 2pm.
In an effort to pool our resources and raise funds, the “Friends of GDC” are collecting donations to purchase Cash. Photos of "Cash" will be posted soon!
You can help support the 4-H Goat Project in Kent County by making a donation—give as little or as much as you want to help the Friends of GDC purchase Cash.
This is a win-win situation—your donation will benefit the GDC even if we don’t win the bid at auction!
Funds are being collected now. If you would like to help collect donations or you have a donation to deliver:
FIRST— Call or email Lori Ostrom your donation information. She will be tracking our progress.
THEN— Funds can be mailed in or delivered to any of the GDC Officers
2013 GDC Officers
President – Laurie Blough laurieblough@yahoo.com
Treasurer – Leanne Dysard lstrouse2000@yahoo.com
Secretary – Lori Ostrom lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Teen Rep – Calina Mills gotjane2@gmail.com
Fair Goat Superintendent – Wanda Vanderfifer Cloverspringfarm@peoplepc.com
MAIL TO:
Kent County 4-H GDC
C/O Leanne Dysard
14144 52nd Street SE
Lowell, MI 49331
Any questions? Contact: Lori Ostrom Lori_greenacres@yahoo.com Cell: 616.263.7342
Save the Date - Sept 3, 2013
TUESDAY, September 3, 2013
6:45pm @ KING BUILDING
THIS IS A SPECIAL PLANNING SESSION for 2014 - EVERYONE should plan to attend! This means all 4-H youth, parents, leaders and volunteers. Your input is important in planning our 2014 program.
The meetings are open to all 4-H families!
LOCATION:
Kent County Fair Grounds
225 South Hudson
Lowell, MI 49331
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Goat Project Work Day - volunteers needed!
We will be taking the wall to the milk room down and fixing the windows with new latch hooks, planting the flowers needed in front and behind the barn, installing new pens where wall is removed.
Please bring work tools to assist such as pry bars, hammers, power tools, gardening tools, wire cutters, etc.
We will be serving BBQ sandwich's and hot dogs with chips, cookies and cold drinks.
Should be a good time so we are hoping to have a great turn out!!
Many Hands Make Light Work so plan to attend.
~Wanda
Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee
Lori Ostrom, Secretary
lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Thursday, May 30, 2013
4-H Reminders from MSUE
Good Afternoon 4-H Goat families and leaders!
Next Small Animal Developmental Committee Meeting: Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Have a say in your program! Teens, leaders and parents are encouraged to join these meetings if they have interest in the dog, rabbit/cavy, goat or poultry project areas.
Don’t forget to pre-register for the 4-H Goat Show & Clinic sponsored by the Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee.
A flier/registration form is attached with more information about this event. Deadline for pre-registration is June 1 (Saturday).
The Goat Developmental Committee’s website is: http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com/
Other Kent County Small Animal Announcements:
4-H Poultry Clinic: June 8, 2013, 9 a.m. at the Kent County Fairgrounds
Please RSVP to sarahcrosby54711@gmail.com
4-H Dog Clinic: June 22, 2013
New 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Website: https://sites.google.com/site/kent4hrabbitandcavies/
Have a great week!
Kristi Bowers
4-H Program Coordinator
Kent County MSUE
(616) 336-3287
bowerskr@anr.msu.edu
Next Small Animal Developmental Committee Meeting: Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Have a say in your program! Teens, leaders and parents are encouraged to join these meetings if they have interest in the dog, rabbit/cavy, goat or poultry project areas.
Don’t forget to pre-register for the 4-H Goat Show & Clinic sponsored by the Kent County 4-H Goat Developmental Committee.
A flier/registration form is attached with more information about this event. Deadline for pre-registration is June 1 (Saturday).
The Goat Developmental Committee’s website is: http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com/
Other Kent County Small Animal Announcements:
4-H Poultry Clinic: June 8, 2013, 9 a.m. at the Kent County Fairgrounds
Please RSVP to sarahcrosby54711@gmail.com
4-H Dog Clinic: June 22, 2013
New 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Website: https://sites.google.com/site/kent4hrabbitandcavies/
Have a great week!
Kristi Bowers
4-H Program Coordinator
Kent County MSUE
(616) 336-3287
bowerskr@anr.msu.edu
Friday, May 24, 2013
4-H Goat Project Announcment
http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com/
1. June 15th Goat Show @ Lowell Fairgrounds - be sure to register soon! Check out the 2013 Goat Show tab of our website
2. Getting ready for FAIR? check out the 2013 Fair Documents tab on our website
3. Looking for Resources: MSU Extension office has a list of resources under the 2013 Resources tab of our website.
4. Questions? Please email your GDC (Goat Developmental Commitee) secretary and someone from the GDC will be happy to assist you. lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
Have a great summer!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Register for Upcoming Goat Show!
REMINDER....
REGISTER for the June 15th GOAT SHOW!
Our annual 4-H Goat Show & Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th @ the Kent County Fair Grounds in Lowell.
The registration flyer is now available - click HERE for the flyer.
It is also posted under the 2013 Goat Show tab on our website http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
We are excited to announce Tyler DeWeerd as Judge for the Goat Show this year.
We will also be offering two short educational clinics BEFORE the show. They will cover "hoof trimming:" and a "Pack/Cart Goat Project".
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time to plan ahead....
SAVE THE DATE - June 15th
Our annual 4-H Goat Show & Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th @ the Kent County Fair Grounds in Lowell.
The registration flyer is now available - click HERE for the flyer.
It is also posted under the 2013 Goat Show tab on our website http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
We are excited to announce Tyler DeWeerd as Judge for the Goat Show this year.
We will also be offering two short educational clinics BEFORE the show. They will cover "hoof trimming:" and a "Pack/Cart Goat Project".
Our annual 4-H Goat Show & Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th @ the Kent County Fair Grounds in Lowell.
The registration flyer is now available - click HERE for the flyer.
It is also posted under the 2013 Goat Show tab on our website http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com
We are excited to announce Tyler DeWeerd as Judge for the Goat Show this year.
We will also be offering two short educational clinics BEFORE the show. They will cover "hoof trimming:" and a "Pack/Cart Goat Project".
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Fair Changes
The Fair changes presentation by Wanda Vanderfifer has been uploaded and is now available online at our website. You can also click HERE view the documents.
Stacy Bender's presentation on doing a market goat project has also been uploaded to our website. You can also click HERE to view the Prezi presentation. It may take a moment to load and you will want to check the triangle in the lower right corner to begin the AUTOPLAY of the presentation.
Thank you Wanda & Stacy~!
Any questions? Please contact GDC Secretary lori_greenacres@yahoo.com
http://goatdevelopmentalcommittee.blogspot.com/
Showmanship Clinic May 18th
Here is another opportunity to learn more about showmanship:
Announcing our third annual showmanship clinic to be held at the Sandhill Vet. Clinic riding arena located on 2769 Sandhill road, Mason,Mich. 48854, on May 18th (third Saturday in May) for any and all youth who are interested in learning how to show goats, or just want to polish up their skills.
We will be dividing into three experience level groups. You can learn how to clip your goat, foot trim and vaccinate all in the same day. Bring your questions with you.
We will start at one O'clock and run until 4PM. No worries about the weather as we will be under cover. Clippers will be provided and hoof trimmers also.
This is an open invitation to all youth in the mid-Michigan area. BRING YOUR OWN ANIMAL. I will not be providing any "loaner" goats this year.
If you have questions, please call Jan Kelley at 517-646-8837. Pass the word along, we'd like to have a big turn out.
FYI...Mason is near Lansing. Google Map says it is 77 Miles or 1 hr 17 min from downtown GR.
Announcing our third annual showmanship clinic to be held at the Sandhill Vet. Clinic riding arena located on 2769 Sandhill road, Mason,Mich. 48854, on May 18th (third Saturday in May) for any and all youth who are interested in learning how to show goats, or just want to polish up their skills.
We will be dividing into three experience level groups. You can learn how to clip your goat, foot trim and vaccinate all in the same day. Bring your questions with you.
We will start at one O'clock and run until 4PM. No worries about the weather as we will be under cover. Clippers will be provided and hoof trimmers also.
This is an open invitation to all youth in the mid-Michigan area. BRING YOUR OWN ANIMAL. I will not be providing any "loaner" goats this year.
If you have questions, please call Jan Kelley at 517-646-8837. Pass the word along, we'd like to have a big turn out.
FYI...Mason is near Lansing. Google Map says it is 77 Miles or 1 hr 17 min from downtown GR.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Annual Goat Project Mandatory Meeting & Educational Workshop
Stacy Bender did a great job sharing information on doing a MARKET GOAT project.
Many of the principles can be applied to any goat project.
(see photo's below)
Wanda Vanderfifer gave a quick overview of all the NEW INFORMATION
you needed to know for fair this year.
for copies of handouts and links to the Presentations.
(All data should be uploaded for you to view by Wednesday, March 27th)
Friday, February 22, 2013
MDGS Spring Goat Extravaganza
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Barry County Fairgrounds
1350 North M-37, Hastings, Michigan
INFORMATIONAL FLYER
REGISTRATION FORM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Juli Huffman
ADDITONAL SPEAKERS:
Greg Palen will present aAa Analysis
Jeremy Boge, D.V.M will provide FAMACHA Training
LOTION WORKSHOP: Taught by Barb Vozar
CHEESE WORKSHOP, BOER GOAT SESSION and Special YOUTH SESSIONS
ATTENTION VENDORS!
Free Vendor Tables provided for the first 10 Vendors committed to attend
RAFFLE: Brand New Oster Shear Master Clippers, Model 78153
SPECIAL DRAWING: Bring a Friend to be Eligible to Enter
DOOR PRIZES -- GOAT PRODUCT’S CONTEST -- Scale Calibration will be available
SWAP MEET – ANIMALS WELCOME
SILENT AUCTION – DONATED ITEMS WELCOME!
VENDOR AREA
New Date, New Location, New Format &
New Lecture Topics
MDGS
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Teen 4-H Youth
2013
Teen Awards Recognition & Celebration
Saturday, March 23 @ 1:30 –
Beltline
Celebration Cinema
Join us for recognition of Kent County’s
Teen 4-H Leaders & County Medal Award Winners, followed by Disney’s new
movie:
“Oz the Great and Powerful” (rated PG)
“Oz the Great and Powerful” (rated PG)
Free for 4-H
Members & 1 Guest (additional guests - $5)
Deadline for reserving seats is March 18, 2013
Deadline for reserving seats is March 18, 2013
Please
contact Christine Mickelson @ mickel24@anr.msu.edu
with the number of members and guests attending the event
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Save the Date and other GDC News....
Save these Dates.....
March 19th - next Small Animal Developmental Committee meeting @ 7pm @ Kent MSU Extension
March 23rd - Annual Mandatory Meeting/Educational Event 9am-10:30am @ Kent MSU Extension
INFORMATION:
1. The Minutes from our January planning meeting are posted. Check the link "2012-2013 Meeting Minutes"
2. Last call for youth to join the Quiz Bowl team. Check the link "2013 Quiz Bowl Team"
3. On March 23rd - our meeting will be 9am-10:30am - and the Rabbit Project has their meeting starting at 10:30 am sharp.
4. GOAT EXPO! GOAT EXPO! Plan to sign up/turn in your registration for this event while you are at the March 23rd meeting at the Kent MSU Extension Office. Lori Ostrom will have a table set up to answer any questions you may have or assist you with the paperwork. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for our youth. Click HERE for the registration booklet.
5. Click HERE for Michigan 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Goat Page - this is a good resource page.
March 19th - next Small Animal Developmental Committee meeting @ 7pm @ Kent MSU Extension
March 23rd - Annual Mandatory Meeting/Educational Event 9am-10:30am @ Kent MSU Extension
INFORMATION:
1. The Minutes from our January planning meeting are posted. Check the link "2012-2013 Meeting Minutes"
2. Last call for youth to join the Quiz Bowl team. Check the link "2013 Quiz Bowl Team"
3. On March 23rd - our meeting will be 9am-10:30am - and the Rabbit Project has their meeting starting at 10:30 am sharp.
4. GOAT EXPO! GOAT EXPO! Plan to sign up/turn in your registration for this event while you are at the March 23rd meeting at the Kent MSU Extension Office. Lori Ostrom will have a table set up to answer any questions you may have or assist you with the paperwork. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for our youth. Click HERE for the registration booklet.
5. Click HERE for Michigan 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Goat Page - this is a good resource page.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
2013 Goat Project Calendar of Events
last updated 1/17/2013
Feb 22-23 = 4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Workshop
March 19 = KENT COUNTY 4-H Small Animal Developmental Committee Meeting @ MSUE @ 7pm
March 23 = KENT COUNTY 4-H Goat Mandatory Meeting & Workshop @ MSUE 9 -10:30 am
March 23 = KENT COUNTY Teen Awards @ Celebration Cinnema, Time TBA
April 13 = Michigan 4-H Goat Expo & Quiz Bowl in Lansing
April 13-14 = Pet Expo @ Delta Plex (volunteers needed)
April 20 = MDGS Spring Goat Extravaganza @ Barry County Fairgrounds (www.mdgs.org)
April 19-21 = Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference @ Kettunen Center
May tba = MBGA Blue & Gold Goat Show - whether series @ Lowell Fairgrounds
June 15 = KENT COUNTY 4-H Annual Youth Goat Show @ Lowell Fairgrounds
June 19-21 = Michigan 4-H Exploration Days in Lansing
June 21-23 = MDGS Annual Goat Show @ Barry County Fairgrounds (www.mdgs.org)
June 29 = Michigan State 4-H Goat show in Lansing
July 11-13 = Michigan Livestock Expo in Lansing (www.milivestock.com)
August 5-10 = KENT COUNTY Youth Fair @ Lowell Fairgrounds
Feb 22-23 = 4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Workshop
March 19 = KENT COUNTY 4-H Small Animal Developmental Committee Meeting @ MSUE @ 7pm
March 23 = KENT COUNTY 4-H Goat Mandatory Meeting & Workshop @ MSUE 9 -10:30 am
March 23 = KENT COUNTY Teen Awards @ Celebration Cinnema, Time TBA
April 13 = Michigan 4-H Goat Expo & Quiz Bowl in Lansing
April 13-14 = Pet Expo @ Delta Plex (volunteers needed)
April 20 = MDGS Spring Goat Extravaganza @ Barry County Fairgrounds (www.mdgs.org)
April 19-21 = Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference @ Kettunen Center
May tba = MBGA Blue & Gold Goat Show - whether series @ Lowell Fairgrounds
June 15 = KENT COUNTY 4-H Annual Youth Goat Show @ Lowell Fairgrounds
June 19-21 = Michigan 4-H Exploration Days in Lansing
June 21-23 = MDGS Annual Goat Show @ Barry County Fairgrounds (www.mdgs.org)
June 29 = Michigan State 4-H Goat show in Lansing
July 11-13 = Michigan Livestock Expo in Lansing (www.milivestock.com)
August 5-10 = KENT COUNTY Youth Fair @ Lowell Fairgrounds
Monday, January 7, 2013
All 4-H Families Invited....
These meetings are to help plan for the small animal 4-H projects for the coming year......
The next Small Animal Developmental Committee (SADC) meeting
will by on TUESDAY, January 15, 2013
7pm = Individual animal group meeting
8pm = Group meeting of all small animal groups
The meetings are open to all 4-H families!
LOCATION:
MSU Extension Office
775 Ball Ave NE
Grand Rapids MI
The next Small Animal Developmental Committee (SADC) meeting
will by on TUESDAY, January 15, 2013
7pm = Individual animal group meeting
8pm = Group meeting of all small animal groups
The meetings are open to all 4-H families!
LOCATION:
MSU Extension Office
775 Ball Ave NE
Grand Rapids MI
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