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The 2019 4-H Beef Symposium was held on February 23 in Saskatoon. The day started with greeting from Cera Youngson, executive director of 4-H Saskatchewan. She also introduced the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association’s What’s Your Beef Trivia Contest for all 4-H members. This contest is for all 4-H members, no matter what project they are in. More details are available on the 4-H website. After greeting and a quick icebreaker game, there were two presentations by students at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Vanessa Cowan, a PHD student, spoke first about the dangers of ergot in feed for cattle. She was followed by Kendra Elliot, a Veterinary Medicine student and former 4-H member, who spoke about the importance of vaccination. Once the presentations were finished, Kendra played a couple rounds of bovine trivia with the 4-H members before a break for lunch. After lunch, the 4-H members bundled up and headed out to the Livestock Forage Centre of Excellence to tour the facility and learn about the research happening by students. The 4-H members were all thrilled to see the livestock there and had the chance to touch some of the cattle. After the tour ended and a group photo was taken, the 4-H members piled back into the vehicles to go back to the U of S, where they had a snack and filled out their evaluation forms. 4-H Saskatchewan would like to thank the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association for being a title sponsor for this event. This event would not be possible without their generous support. 
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Tisdale, Sask.- It was an amazing weekend of curling, with 4-H teams from across the province coming to compete for the title of champion. Provincial 4-H Curling was held in Tisdale on February 15-17, hosted by clubs of District #26 Council, including Tisdale 4-H Beef Club, South Star 4-H Club and Arborfield 4-H Multiple Club. 4-H curling is a great opportunity for 4-H members to get out, be active and have fun. The curling teams had to place at their district and regional events, before moving to the Provincial 4-H Curling Competition. The event started with a few draws and opening ceremonies on Friday evening. There was a full day of curling on Saturday, with a banquet program and dance in the evening. On Sunday, the final draws took place and the winners were announced. The senior winners were: first place, Maidstone Gully/Manitou Lake 4-H Clubs; second place, Hilltop 4-H Club; and third place, Alameda 4-H Beef Club. The junior winners were: first place, Tisdale 4-H Beef Club; second place, Sunset Rangers Multiple 4-H Club; and third place, Springside 4-H Beef Club. Thanks to District #26 for hosting an amazing event and thanks to all their sponsors who made it possible (a list of all their sponsors can be found after this release). Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the teams who participated (a full list of the teams can also be found after this release). -30- For more information, please contact: Jodi Schellenberg Program and Communications Specialist 306-933-6961 communications@4-h.sk.ca Provincial 4-H Curling TeamsSenior Teams
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4-H Saskatchewan Town of Tisdale/Canalta Hotels Saskatchewan Lotteries Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Capital I Industries Inc. Finning Scoular Nutrien Ag Solutions North East Veterinary Services Corteva Agriscience FCC - Farm Credit Canada Tisdale Community Curling Club R.M. of Tisdale Gold Willow Lane Land & Cattle Ltd. Unified Auto Parts AG Com Truck & Trailer C & S Trucking Spahh Buy Low Foods Dairy Queen Cargill Lucas Embroidery Eastwood Products BASF Silver Charlie's Charters A Kute Kut Hair Design Bow Mar Sales Wood Country (Tisdale) Chupa Trucking & Excavating Diamond North Credit Union (Nipawin/Arborfield/Zenon Park) Thunder Rail Ltd. Top Notch Pallet Systems Ltd. P & K Farms Spencer Electric Ferre Farm Equipment Anderson Inc. Can Pro Farms Ltd. Moyen Honey Farms Bronze Elements A&L Motors Family Bakery Kevin's Custom Ag Ltd. S.K. Valley Services Nipawin Athletic Therapy Bryden Machine & Service Co. Inc. Carrot River Implements Inc. Interlake Resources Inc. Elkland Car & Truck Wash Geo Electric Ltd. Red Willow Outfitters Rocky Mountain Equipment Gifts In Kind Old Dutch Foods (Dan Westfield) Cornerstone Credit Union RBC Royal Bank BMO Bank of Montreal 4-H Saskatchewan Beeland Co-op Tisdale 4-H Beef Club Arborfield 4-H Multiple Club Tim Hortons District #20 4-H Council Raffle Prize/Silent Auction Donors California Cutting Crowley's Work Wear Reed Electric Markwart Jewellers Viterra - Valparaiso Hi-Fashion Bee Outfitters Tec-Water Mind Body Balance Rodan & Fields Bunge Redhead Equipment Silverfern Farms Clair Essentials Dam Smoke House Dollar Store (Nipawin) Duplex Furniture Edwards Soap Deli Fairburn Tire (Nipawin) Gieni's Family Restaurant Harolds Footwear, Apparel & Sporting Goods IGA Mazurek Industries Ltd. Nipawin Chrysler Dodge Nipawin Florist Nipawin Computer Solutions Nipawin Vision Center OK Tire (Nipawin & Carrot River) Rexall Drugs RONA Building Centre Tim Hortons (Tisdale & Nipawin) Thomas Motors (Nipawin & Melfort) Tisdale Dental Hygiene Clinic Willow Lane Land & Cattle Ltd. Bobby & Beans Discovery Seeds Labs Pierlot FV & Sons Ltd. Grona Farms Terry & Leanne Holmstrom Cervus Equipment - Kelly Anderson Fleury's Frontier Adventures CO-OP Feedmill Lucas Embroidery PJ & Kaylee Plamondon & Family Clara Bean Christine Gradine Terrilyn Gordon Hair Hut Flipping Fashions Epicure Selections Mojilife Products A&K Enns Trucking Ltd. Northern Strength Fitness Lana Dobrinski Art Carrot River Co-op Trapline Creations Geo Electric Ltd. Scentsy Thirty-One Gifts Cilantro Restaurant & Lounge (Carrot River Inn) Diamond North Credit Union (Arborfield/Zenon Park) Farm and Fancy Simply Creative Scotiabank Lacroix Drugs Pines Power Sports Marine South Star 4-H Club Folk’s Curling Corner Ltd. Eagle Firearms Zoetis Merck Animal Health Boehringer Ingelheim Saskatoon, Sask.- The second annual Club Week was a huge success, with 4-H clubs from across the province participating. Club Week was created in 2017 by 4-H Saskatchewan to give the clubs a week of celebration and community involvement and a way to launch an annual Sustainability Initiative. It was held from November 5-11 across the entire province. The 2018 Sustainability Initiative was to promote community engagement. The provincial 4-H office asked 4-H clubs across the province to join together to collect clothing in support of the Saskatchewan Association of Community Living. The clubs were encouraged to hold a clothing drive, set up a donation area in their community or host an event where clothing donations would be accepted. Although Club Week was the beginning of November, the challenge to give to the food bank was extended to December 1, to give the 4-H clubs time to donate their clothing and report how much they donated to the provincial office. Altogether, 4-H Saskatchewan clubs, staff and board of directors donated 331 bags of clothing across the province. “We had a goal of 200 bags, which is about one bag per club,” said Cera Youngson, Executive Director of 4-H Saskatchewan. “It was exciting to see so many of the clubs and members excited to participate in the challenge and give back.” In addition to the Sustainability Initiative, 4-H clubs were encouraged to show their 4-H spirit, putting up displays in their community and dress up in their 4-H colours for Show Your 4-H Colours Day on November 7. -30- For more information, please contact: Jodi Schellenberg Program and Communications Specialist 306-933-6961 communications@4-h.sk.ca District #42 is in the first four photos. They donated more than 150 bags of clothing! The last two photos are of Shelby Longworth, out North East Regional 4-H Specialist, who helped take the donations from the 4-H staff to one of the yellow bins. Thank you to everyone who donated!
 By Kody Farrow Do you have a passion for 4-H? Do you want to travel across the country? Do you want to meet incredible people from all walks of life? Do you want to represent your province on the national level? Then consider applying for the 4-H Canada Youth Advisory Committee! The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is made up of one member from each province across the country, and assists 4-H Canada in areas such as programs, policies, conferences, communications, and marketing. You will be placed in one of four working groups, and work with your other YAC members and 4-H Canada staff to deliver programs for our members. Through my experience with YAC, I’ve gotten to be a part of several 4-H Canada programs and policies, travelled to Ottawa and Toronto for conferences, met 4-Hers from across the country, and even met the Prime Minister! YACs are chosen for a two-year term, with a possibility of a third year extension. If you’re over 18 years old and a current or former Saskatchewan 4-H member, you’re eligible! If you have any questions or hesitations about applying for YAC, please do not hesitate to email me at kody.farrow97@gmail.com. Being the 4-H Saskatchewan YAC member has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and I encourage everyone to apply! Applications for the YAC position can be found under Board and Council Business. Deadline to apply is December 1. You must be 18-25 years old and have at least two years of experience as a 4-H member.  Prince Albert, Sask.- It was an exciting end to a long day when the charity steer at the Prince Albert Finished Beef Show and Sale raised $63,000.
The 4-H clubs who participate in the Prince Albert Finished Beef Show and Sale – including West P.A. 4-H Beef Club, Canwood 4-H Beef Club, Weldon 4-H Beef Club, Torch River 4-H Club and Wild Rose 4-H Beef Club – have been hosting the charity steer event with the Prince Albert Exhibition for about 15 years, said West P.A. 4-H Beef Club member Sara Grassick. “All the members contribute – they split up the feed costs and the value of the steer,” Grassick said. “The 80 kids that are showing up at this show pay for this steer to be raised, so it is really a community thing.” Each year, a different 4-H club raises the charity steer. This year, it was the West P.A. 4-H Beef Club’s turn, she explained. Their club decided to donate the funds to the Rose Garden Hospice, which is a palliative care home being built in Prince Albert for terminally ill patients. “This is something that sparked our interest and when you start looking into hospices, you wonder why don’t we have one,” Grassick said. “It is going to be a hospice not only for Prince Albert but northern Saskatchewan.” The five 4-H clubs started the Dutch Auction by giving those who donated $25 an entry into the draw to win the steer. After a family won the steer, it was resold three more times in a traditional auction, raising a total of $32,584. “We are also really excited because Malcolm Jenkins (the owner of the local Canadian Tire), he has decided to match all of the donations we have raised,” Grassick said. “We are pretty pumped.” With the matching funds from Jenkins, the total donation to the Rose Garden Hospice was $63,000. “It is going towards a great cause and something that means a lot to all of us because everyone has been effected by these awful diseases,” Grassick said. “To have somewhere, potentially and unfortunately your relatives can use, it means a lot to these kids.” Sep 14, 2018
Complete the 4-H Survey – You could Win $90.00 We’re running a Program and Communication survey to collect feedback on our event and opportunities, and communication methods. It takes less than 10 minutes, and you could win $90.00 credit to the 4-H Store for participating. (Credit can also can be used for membership fees or 4-H event registration). Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated and completely voluntary. This survey is an important way for our members, leaders, and 4-H parents to share their opinions and suggestions to help us to continue to improve the 4-H experience for all. At the end of the survey, you can choose to leave an email address or phone number if you would like to enter a draw to win a $90.00 4-H Saskatchewan store credit. (This can also be used for your membership!) This survey will remain open until October 1, 2018. Link to Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKBHXNC Aug 31, 2018
4-H Saskatchewan is seeking an experienced fundraising professional for the Development Officer position located at the Provincial 4-H head office in Saskatoon. Collaborating with the Foundation Board of Trustees, Council Board of Directors, and Executive Director the Development Officer will create and manage a development plan that will increase revenues and sponsorship support for the Saskatchewan 4-H Council and Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation in alignment with goals and strategic directions. The DO assumes responsibility for assigned fundraising projects and provides leadership and expertise in the development and management of fundraising strategies. The DO will bring an personable and professional approach to representing 4-H in establishing connections and building relationships with individuals, and the corporate sector to cultivate, solicit and steward donor and sponsor prospects for 4-H in Saskatchewan. The ideal candidate will be out-going, eager, and excited about 4-H. They will bring knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising and marketing, as well as relevant education and/or a proven track record of cultivating, securing and recognizing gifts. Experience in the 4-H program, a Certified Fund Raising Executive Designation, and experience using GiftWorks are considered assets. This position will be based in Saskatoon. Position may require attendance at events out of normal business hours, and travel. Education and Experience:
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Please apply with resume and cover letter by September 28, 2018 to: 4-H Saskatchewan ATTN: Cera Youngson 3830 Thatcher Avenue Saskatoon, SK. S7R 1A5 Email: manager@4-h.sk.ca Aug 22, 2018
Saskatoon, Sask.- The winning tickets for the 22nd Annual 4-H Saskatchewan Lottery were drawn on August 22, 2018 at the Provincial 4-H Office in Saskatoon. The 4-H Lottery is an annual fundraiser for the 4-H program in Saskatchewan, with all the proceeds directly supporting the 4-H movement in our province. This year, there were 6,940 tickets sold and the lottery raised $37,500, with 40 per cent helping with provincial programming and opportunities, while the 60 per cent going directly back to the clubs and District 4-H Councils, which participated by selling the lottery tickets. Congratulations to the Grand Prize winners: Calvin Hall of Alida won the Kubota RTV 500, donated by Kubota Canada and participating Saskatchewan dealers, including Armstrong Implements (Swift Current), Redhead Equipment (Estevan), Earthworks Equipment (Saskatoon), Grain Bags Canada (Humboldt), GleMor Equipment (Prince Albert), Logan Stevens Construction (Yorkton), Novlan Bros. (Lloydminster), Parkland Farm Equipment (North Battleford), Wheatbelt Sales (Wadena) Young’s Equipment (Regina) and Thompson Bearing (Luseland). Kubota is a new partner of 4-H Saskatchewan, generously supporting a grand prize item to the lottery. With the motto is “For Earth, For Life”, Kubota is focused on initiatives which develop communities to build a better tomorrow that starts at home. Kubota is proud to support 4-H Saskatchewan in building the next generation of young agricultural and community leaders. Rebecca Mayerle of Tisdale won the Clubhouse Shed, built by the woodworking students at A.E. Peacock Collegiate, with building supplies donated by Yara Belle Plaine Inc. Yara has been a proud supporter of 4-H Saskatchewan since 1996 when the 4-H lottery was first started. Their generous support includes supplying all necessary building materials for the construction of the playhouse, as well as covering other associated lottery costs. Thank you to Yara for continuing to recognize the value and allowing A.E. students to "Learn to Do by Doing" while building the grand prize lottery items, which in the past have included gardening sheds, multiple playhouses and an ice-fishing shack. Thank you to Peavey Mart Moose Jaw for providing display space. Congratulations to all of our prize winners:
Plans are already underway for the 23rd Annual 4-H Saskatchewan Lottery. Tickets will be available during the 2018/19 4-H membership year. To support 4-H, contact your local 4-H club or the provincial office for tickets. -30- For more information, please contact: Jodi Schellenberg Program and Communications Specialist 4-H Saskatchewan 306-933-6961 communications@4-h.sk.ca Jul 25, 2018
Saskatoon, Sask.- 4-H Saskatchewan is still selling tickets for the 22nd Annual 4-H Saskatchewan Lottery. Tickets will be available until August 20, 2018, with the draw taking place on August 22, 2018. The 4-H Lottery is an annual fundraiser for the 4-H program in Saskatchewan, with all the proceeds directly supporting the 4-H movement in our province. Forty per cent of the proceeds help with provincial programming and opportunities, while 60 per cent goes directly back to the clubs and District 4-H Councils, which participated by selling the lottery tickets. This year’s prizes include two Grand Prizes, a Kubota RTV 500, donated by Kubota Canada and participating Saskatchewan Dealers, and a Clubhouse Shed, built by the students at Moose Jaw’s A.E. Peacock Collegiate, with materials donated by Yara Belle Plaine Inc. Other prizes include:
For tickets, please contact the Provincial 4-H Office at 306-933-7727. -30- For more information, please contact: Jodi Schellenberg Program and Communications Specialist 4-H Saskatchewan 306-933-6961 communications@4-h.sk.ca Prince Albert, Sask.- It was an exciting end to a long day when the charity steer at the Prince Albert Finished Beef Show and Sale raised $63,000.
The 4-H clubs who participate in the Prince Albert Finished Beef Show and Sale – including West P.A. 4-H Beef Club, Canwood 4-H Beef Club, Weldon 4-H Beef Club, Torch River 4-H Club and Wild Rose 4-H Beef Club – have been hosting the charity steer event with the Prince Albert Exhibition for about 15 years, said West P.A. 4-H Beef Club member Sara Grassick. “All the members contribute – they split up the feed costs and the value of the steer,” Grassick said. “The 80 kids that are showing up at this show pay for this steer to be raised, so it is really a community thing.” Each year, a different 4-H club raises the charity steer. This year, it was the West P.A. 4-H Beef Club’s turn, she explained. Their club decided to donate the funds to the Rose Garden Hospice, which is a palliative care home being built in Prince Albert for terminally ill patients. “This is something that sparked our interest and when you start looking into hospices, you wonder why don’t we have one,” Grassick said. “It is going to be a hospice not only for Prince Albert but northern Saskatchewan.” The five 4-H clubs started the Dutch Auction by giving those who donated $25 an entry into the draw to win the steer. After a family won the steer, it was resold three more times in a traditional auction, raising a total of $32,584. “We are also really excited because Malcolm Jenkins (the owner of the local Canadian Tire), he has decided to match all of the donations we have raised,” Grassick said. “We are pretty pumped.” With the matching funds from Jenkins, the total donation to the Rose Garden Hospice was $63,000. “It is going towards a great cause and something that means a lot to all of us because everyone has been effected by these awful diseases,” Grassick said. “To have somewhere, potentially and unfortunately your relatives can use, it means a lot to these kids.” |
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