December 2010 - 4-H Ontario

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 1
December 2010
Leadership
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CONTENTS
FEATURE Pg 11 - 14:
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF)
TD Canada Trust Agriculture Services Youth Leadership Congress
PROFILES:
05 Norwood “Goats ‘R’ Us” 4-H Club Takes on Ethical Giving
06 2010 Summer Exchange Between York 4-H & Kyle Saskatchewan
07 Essex Jingle Bells Christmas Craft Club
15 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
NEWS:
08 Update on the Clover Bud Program
10 Communications Competition
18 International Plowing Match & Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Lacey Wolters of the
Essex Jingle Belles
Christmas Craft Club
using the bar folder. See
page 7 for more on this
club.
21 4-H Ontario & JFAO to Host Summer Games
REGULARS:
04 From the Editor’s Desk
09 Ask a 4-H Ontario Ambassador
21 Upcoming Events & Deadlines
22 Snapshots
23 Executive Message
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4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 4
The 4-H Ontario ‘Leadership In Action’ magazine
is published five times a year by 4-H Ontario.
editor: TAMMY OSWICK-KEARNEY
contributing writers
• Jacquie Rogstad• Jennifer Scherer•
Stan & Lily Ann Vince•
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK . . .
“For the timid, change is frightening. For the
satisfied change is threatening. But, for the
confident, change is an opportunity.”
Change. Transition from something: a shift from one state, stage, or phase
to another. A change in our thinking. An alteration, variation, or modification, or the result of
this.
Any way you say it, change is difficult. It forces us to face the reality of the situation and feel
frightened, threatened or challenged. There have been many changes over the past few months
that have been met with excitement, fear and anxiety. All normal reactions to change.
Even the best made plans will change, because without change we would not prosper, grow and
be a healthy organization. So, with the change to the membership age (lowering it to nine) and
the slight increase to the membership fee ($10 increase from $50 to $60) we need to address the
fears, deal with the anxiety, and get excited about the possibilities!
Lowering the membership age to nine years old as of January 1, 2011, allows another generation
of youth to explore the program. Today’s nine year old is inquisitive, imaginative, usually helpful
and appreciative. Just imagine the energy that a nine year old can bring to a club meeting, activity
or event!
Increasing the membership fee, regardless of when it is done, will always be met with resistance.
But it is a financial reality, not just for 4-H, but for all non-profit organizations. How can an
organization continue to provide any type of service when costs continue to rise around them and
their fees don’t increase Other organizations experience a yearly increase and 4-H Ontario has
not increased the membership fee in five years.
Change is never easy and I don’t think it was meant to be easy. Change allows us to open our eyes
to the realities we face and push forward with the confidence that all 4-H volunteers, members,
alumni, staff and friends possess.
Together we can face the changes that are necessary to continue to grow and evolve the 4-H
program for generations to come! Building on 95 years of 4-H – and the numerous changes that
have already occurred over this time – I am confident that the 4-H program will continue to grow
and change in the years to come.
Keep smiling!
Tammy OK
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4-H Ontario Staff
executive director
seeking
executive assistant,
Patricia Hass
manager, volunteer services & development
Jennifer Hall
manager, member services & development
Marie Winter
finance coordinator
Doris Curran
raisers edge coordinator
Trisha Lefler
office assistant, privacy & screening officer
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marketing & event coordinator
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website coordinator
Stephanie Craig
opportunities coordinator
Marianne Fallis
communications coordinator
Tammy Oswick-Kearney
information management coordinator
Anita DeJong
regional specialists
region 1 Michel Corriveau
region 2 Barb Keith
region 3 Melanie Hunter
region 4 Julia Whalen
region 5 Kathryn Lambert
region 6 Kathryn Lambert
Ontario 4-H Council
president
Shonna Ward
past-president
Patty Lasby
vice-president
Megan Burnside
directors
Kelly Barclay
John den Haan
Angie Fairfield
Sandra Hanes
Dave McNichols
Shirley Tomlinson
Anne Verhallen
Sue Vincent
director-at-large
Darrell Bergsma
director community
Dr. Paulette Padanyi
director youth
Ashley Hall
national youth advisory committee rep
Kim Hooey
Ontario 4-H Foundation
chair
Rod Stork
vice-chair
Peter Brown
trustees
Nancy Brown-Andison
Peter Cameron
Ann Louise Carson
Ralph Dietrich
Christine Dukelow
Robert Larmer
Terry Malcolm
Rory McAlpine
Dr. Rob McLaughlin
David Rose
Tim Ross
Bert Stewart
Jim Wadleigh
Norma Winters
The Hon. Lyle Vanclief, P.C.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • MARCH 2010 • PAGE 5
4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 5
Goats for Haiti
Norword “Goats ‘R’ Us” 4-H club
takes on ethical giving
Stan and Lilly-Ann Vince, Norwood
4-H Goat Club leaders, felt that Plan
Canada http://www.plancanada.ca/
gifts2009, “Give the Gift of Hope” was a
good project for the 4-H Goat club to be
involved in.
We thought that Ethical Giving was a
great way to meet the needs of people
in third world countries. Not only could
these gifts provide food and a way for
the family to become independent by
producing their own food, it would give
the 4-H members a glimpse of how
important goats are in other parts of the
world.
With the recent disaster in Haiti, Plan
Canada was sending donations there to
help rebuild the country. The amount of
$75.00 per goat was an achievable goal
for our club.
Members immediately went to work
and picked strawberries at the Ouse
Valley Gardens, then took orders
from friends and neighbours and
sold the strawberries at the farm gate
price, to raise money to purchase two
goats valued at $75. The Canadian
Government was still matching donations
made to Haiti, so two goats then
became four through this arrangement.
The Norwood 4-H Goat club also
learned about the health and
welfare of goats to provide families
with milk and different products.
They had fun designing “T” shirts
using fabric paint to create funky
Goat designs which they wore
to the Norwood Fair this past
Thanksgiving. We have a Great
bunch of two legged kids looking
after four legged kids. It’s a fun group!
The scoop on ethical giving
Give an ethical gift that gives twice –
here and abroad. Choose to give gifts
that carry power and meaning. Make
an impression, change the world, and
change lives – with one gift. That’s what
ethical giving is: real dollars going to real
projects that change real lives!
Plan Canada is a global movement
for change, mobilizing millions of people
around the world to support social justice
for children in developing countries.
How do the gifts of farm animals
work
The animals provided through
Plan Canada’s Gifts of Hope are
part of larger projects that aim
to reduce poverty through livestock
productivity. For example, the $75 for
a goat is used to buy goats for families,
along with training, assistance with
breeding, construction of animal shelters
and access to veterinary supplies and
drugs.
Plan works in cooperation with various
government departments, as well as
with local service providers who have
experience in the areas of livestock
production and health.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 6
Amazing Exchange between York 4-H and Kyle Saskatchewan
by Jacquie Rogstad
It all began in December 2009 when
we started planning for the exchange. We
were so excited to have 10 superb 4Her’s
representing York and their enthusiasm
was contagious. We started planning with
fundraising and meetings and the next
thing we knew we had our first fundraiser
underway. It just took off from there!
It was a lot of work and our parents
were fabulous. They pitched in and
helped at every fundraiser whenever
they could. A team couldn’t have asked
for better support. Our President, Glenda
Hamilton was our backbone. She helped
plan, organize, and keep records, both
written and financial. A big KUDOS goes
out to her and her support of the team.
The team consisted of 10 delegates and
two Chaperones. We called our team the
“X Team” and our exchange club explored
a lot of aspects of 4-H and all it has to offer.
Examples of clubs we touched on were:
woodworking, sewing, scrapbooking,
baking, public speaking, fundraising,
quilting, photography, and healthy
eating.
Previous to the exchange delegates
chatted through MSN, Facebook,
and e-mail. It was amazing at how
closely matched the twins (refers to our
group and the Saskatchewan group)
were and how well they all got along.
Saskatchewan came here first.
When they arrived we greeted them
at the airport and it felt like we were
picking up old friends. We took them
on a farm tour and some of our 4Her’s
toured them around their farms and over
to the Bradford Marsh. That evening we
went to Lionel’s petting farm in Stouffville.
We were given a tour of their barns of
antiques, a wagon ride of the property and
had a great barbeque where we handed
out gifts to our guests from
Saskatchewan.
We took the Saskatchewan
group to Niagara Falls, Great
Wolf Lodge, Collingwood for
the Scenic Caves, Wasaga
beach, and downtown
Toronto for a Blue Jays
Game (they won by the
way!). We went to the Loose
Moose for supper and the
CN Tower. We took most of
them on a subway ride that
was an adventure in itself.
Our group then had a
two-week rest period before flying off to
Saskatchewan. We left Ontario’s humidity
to land in Saskatchewan to a balmy 13
degrees. Yikes!
With no time to drop off our luggage,
we were off to Rouleau where Corner
Gas was filmed. Some of the delegates
actually got to sign the wall of Corner Gas,
then we went to the underground tunnels
of Moose Jaw - bootleg tunnels of Al
Capone - and the Chinese underground
community hidden away from society.
Whew!
Our next outing was to the Hutterite
Colony of Kyle. They own around 78,000
acres! They showed how many hands
made light work and after lunch we had
a baseball game with the children ranging
in age from 4 to 17.
That night they had a club barbeque
and we were presented with a bag of
gifts and an exchange t-shirt that one
of the delegates had designed. After
that first day we had many excursions,
to Lacadena and La Reata Ranch, this
ranch is like a dude ranch where you can
go to rustle cattle and horses. We went
to the Matador Farming Pool. They have
about 87,000 acres. We went on a partial
tour of their farm, covering
23,000 acres in 4 ½ hours. It
was amazing!
We went to a location of an
ancient Medicine Wheel and
to a winter tee-pee site, to
White Bear where we helped
with a fundraiser to help raise
funds for a 4-H family that
lost their home to a fire.
York 4-H stepped up to
the challenge and pitched
in to help. They were outstanding
representations of what Ontario 4-H is all
about.
On our “free” day some of us worked on
the family farm, went tubing on the river
Saskatchewan, hunted for gophers, or
went horseback riding.
We also did Cypress Hill, a Geo Cache,
which is like orienteering with a GPS
system, and Fort Walsh. We camped out
at Willow Diamond retreat had a huge
bonfire and made bush pies and smores.
The next morning we were off to
Sceptre Sand Hills.
Sceptre Sand Hills are miles and
miles of dunes of sand that are always
morphing with the wind. We left our mark
behind with a Giant ON/SK in the sand.
We took a ferry across the river
Saskatchewan to head back home at the
end of the day.
We arrived at our twins home, did
our laundry, and packed our suitcases
because when we would wake up in the
morning it would be off to Saskatoon to
do some sightseeing and shopping. For
dinner that night we had a ‘Pitch Fork
Fondue’. It was an amazing evening and
Andrew, one of our delegates showed off
his auctioneering skills.
The next day we got up to catch an
early flight. It was a tearful goodbye.
I would have to say this was
the best exchange I have helped
with, chaperoned at and been
involved with. I couldn’t have asked for a
better Co-chaperone, President, parents
and delegates on both sides of the
exchange. Thank you 4-H Canada for this
experience of a lifetime. It looks like we have
made life-long friends with our twins.

y Jennifer Scherer
(This is a compilation of material Jennifer
entered in the Media competition).
Items we completed were: Christmas
cards; wreaths; cookie cutter
decorations; Pom-pom creatures and
napkin rings; and reindeer.
All of our meetings included time for
business, creativity and snacks. At our
first meeting we worked on Christmas
cards to send to the Canadian troops,
held our club elections and picked a
name.
At our second meeting we decorated
wreaths with bells, flowers, greenery
and small gifts. We also planned a trip to
Park House in Amherstburg.
At our next meeting we worked
on decorating cookie cutters using a
selection of Christmas cookie cutters
such as stockings, angels, Santa,
reindeers, and snowmen. We used
different ribbons to decorate and make a
hanger. We then used small Christmas
ornaments and pom-poms to embellish
them.
At our fourth meeting we made pompom
creatures and napkin rings. To
make the pom-pom people we took a
4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 7
Jingle Belles Christmas Craft Club
larger pom-pom and put smaller ones
on for earmuffs. Then we took a piece
of pipe cleaner and made the top of
the earmuffs. We used foam hearts for
feet and added googly eyes. If we did
not want earmuffs on them we could put
little top hats on them. To finish them
off we could put magnets or key chains
on them. At this meeting we also made
napkin rings using foam popsicle sticks
which we glued into a ring and decorated
with small ornaments, greenery, flowers
and sequins. We also judged soups and
pants where we shared our reasons
then picked out a pom-pom creature to
take home.
At the last meeting we made reindeer,
using a paint roller, wrapping it in
brown, twisted paper, with brown pipe
cleaners for the antlers and legs and
Styrofoam or fibre fill for the head.
We then added facial features using
large googly eyes and fake eyelashes
to create eyes. We also added a bow
and bells around their neck. Making
a reindeer was a very time consuming
task yet they all turned out cute, though
we did have a few problems getting
them to stand.
For youth age 9-13 Cost: $10.00
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Region 2: May 14
Region 3: May 28
Region 4 North: June 11
Region 4 South: May 21
Region 5: June 18
Region 6: June 4
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4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 8
Clover Bud pilot project underway
The volunteers are excited, the youth can’t
wait, the Clover Bud pilot project is underway!
Clover Bud What is Clover Bud Clover Bud
is a project for youth ages 6-8 years of age to
explore the core values and project opportunities
of 4-H and is designed distinctively for this
age group to develop confidence, social skills,
decision making and physical skills. For the
2011 year, six Clover Bud projects will be piloted
in Ontario. Organization and planning are
underway and the clubs themselves will begin
in early 2011 and be fully completed by August
2011. Six enthusiastic teams of volunteers are
assisting in this pilot. The project will be tested
in the Parry Sound, Kingston, York Region, Erin,
Kitchener-Waterloo and Wiarton areas.
You may wonder, do Clover Bud youth take
part in regular 4-H club meetings If I’m a leader
will I need to offer my club to youth ages 6-21
No. Clover Bud is a distinct program for youth
ages 6-8 years. They do not take part in currently
recognized 4-H meetings and only the planned
pilot clubs mentioned above will be offering a
Clover Bud project this coming year.
Youth in this pilot Clover Bud experience
will take part in a unique blend of activities
and opportunities specially designed for their
age level. We are fortunate to be using project
resources developed through the Saskatchewan
4-H program for the coming year. Clover Bud
programs differ from the traditional 9-21 year old
program in terms of the type of learning, style of
instruction, recognition and learning resources.
Clover Bud is activity centered where the
traditional 4-H program (9-21) is project centered.
Clover Bud is very leader directed where 4-H
clubs are a merging of member’s and leader’s
ideas for the club. In terms of recognition, Clover
Bud youth are recognized for participation and
goal achievement. In the 4-H (9-21) program
members are recognized for participation, goal
achievement, achievement of standards and
often for competition. Resources for Clover Bud
are in an activity guide style, where 4-H clubs
use project manuals.
Clover Bud members will not be eligible for
competitive events or attendance at camps/
programs designed specifically for the 9-21 year
program.
Though there are differences, there are also
similarities in the Clover Bud program and the
4-H clubs for youth 9-21. Clover Bud will follow
the 4-H traditions of 4-H colours, emblem,
pledge and motto. Volunteers will be required
to complete all of the same screening and
training procedures. Activities will be handson
and the youth will learn the basics of 4-H
core competencies such as judging and public
speaking.
Clover Buds will explore a variety of
topic areas. Some examples are: Outdoors,
Beef, Entertaining, Clothes, Llama, Safety,
Photography and Small Pet. The great resources
from Saskatchewan 4-H allows for multi-year use
of the material and the pilot clubs will be able to
choose topics to build their project.
If you have children ages 6-8 and you live
in the areas mentioned above, there may still
be room for your child to join this exciting pilot.
During the pilot, clubs will have 6-12 youth and a
minimum of two screened and trained volunteer
leaders.
4-H Ontario and our enthusiastic leaders
are excited to work with these energy packed,
curious and eager youth. We look forward to
bringing you updates in upcoming magazine
issues.
Looking for more information about the Clover
Bud Pilot Contact 4-H Ontario at programs@4-
hontario.ca or 1-877-410-6748 ext. 473.
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Program
Q. Is the 4-H Ambassador Program a
provincial opportunity
Q. Yes! The 4-H Ontario Ambassador
Program welcomes applications from
all Ontario 4-H members 17-21 years of
age as of January 1 st of the year in which
they are vying for the position. The
strongest applicants will be declared
ambassadors when all elements of the
competition are considered, regardless
of home association or region.
Q. What are the responsibilities of the
4-H Ambassadors
Q. 4-H Ontario Ambassadors are
committed to the promotion of 4-H in
Ontario, primarily on a provincial basis,
although some national and international
opportunities may be available as
well. Ambassadors promote 4-H in
both traditional and non-traditional 4-H
venues. At 4-H events, the presence
of Ambassadors sparks enthusiasm
amongst participants as Ambassadors
encourage members and volunteers
to take advantage of opportunities
presented to them.
Q. When are the 4-H Ontario
Ambassadors selected
Q. The final interviews and presentations
take place on Saturday, January 22,
2011 at the 4-H Ontario office in Guelph.
Successful candidates will be contacted
and the 2011 4-H Ontario Ambassadors
will officially be welcomed at a reception
in Guelph on Friday, February 11, 2011.
Q. What is the time commitment
A. Typically, each Ambassador participates
in 2-4 events most months, with a
greater concentration of activities during
the summer when there are a lot of rural
events happening. Some activities, such
as the orientation and training weekend
are required; however, personal
schedules (especially school and jobs)
are considered when most events arise.
Q. Is this a beauty pageant, like many
other Ambassador titles
A. No! The role of the 4-H Ontario
Ambassador is to promote 4-H, and
selected 4-H members are chosen for
their abilities to fulfill that responsibility.
Applications are reviewed and a select
group of applicants are chosen for
interviews and short presentations to a
panel of judges.
4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 9
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
of the 4-H Ontario
Ambassador Program
Q. Does the position involve traveling
A. Yes! 4-H Ontario Ambassadors will be
asked to attend events throughout the
province. Local events may be attended
on an availability basis, but most are
regional or provincial in scope. Travel
opportunities are spread out amongst
the ambassadors. There may also be
opportunities to participate in national or
international opportunities. Since there
is considerable travel involved, access
to reliable transportation when required
is a must.
Q. If I am a finalist, why are my parents
required to approve my participation
in this program
A. The 4-H Ontario Ambassador program
requires significant travel throughout
Ontario, with occasional opportunities
for travel outside of the province. Your
parents’ endorsement acknowledges
that they are comfortable with you
traveling, sometimes long distances,
often with no other Ambassadors or
staff, and that they will support you in
your full participation in the program.
Q. If I applied in the past and was not
selected, is it worth applying again
Q. Absolutely! Every project you complete,
and every 4-H event you participate in
makes you a stronger Ambassador.
Every 4-H member is an Ambassador in
their county or club. Unfortunately only a
select group can become Ambassadors
each year, so reapplication is
encouraged. 4-H members are
encouraged when reapplying to take note
of the comments and recommendations
made by the committee during the
previous application process. The
program offers a maximum of two terms
as an ambassador.
Q. Will I be expected to attend every
event that I am invited to
A. No, you will be assisted by a 4-H staff
member in deciding which events fit the
mandate of this program. Most requests
for 4-H Ontario Ambassador attendance
go through this process; however, you
may be asked to attend local events at
your discretion.
If you would like more information on the
4-H Ontario Ambassador Program, or to
obtain an Ambassador applicant package,
visit 4-HOntario.ca/newsletter.asp or contact
region3@4-hontario.ca.
Ask a 4-H Ontario
Ambassador
The 4-H Ontario Ambassador program
is proudly sponsored by
GROWMARK, Inc. and UPI Energy LP.
This question was answered by current 4-H
Ontario Ambassador Valerie Stone.
I am a senior 4-H
member thinking about
applying to be a 4-H
Ambassador next year.
What makes this a good
opportunity to apply
for
The 4-H Ontario Ambassador Program
provides senior members aged 17-21 the
opportunity to enhance their knowledge of
public relations, communications, citizenship
and leadership skills.
Ambassadors also have the opportunity
to travel across the province promoting 4-H
to the media, sponsors, youth, parents,
leaders and members.
The opportunities are endless with the
Ambassador program!
Throughout your travels you meet
hundreds of people who become friends
and acquaintances.
Ambassadors are members who build
strong relationships with staff, members,
leaders and sponsors while attending the
majority of 4-H Ontario events throughout
the year.
Ambassadors also have the opportunity
to talk to potential members, leaders, and
the media at different events outside of 4-H
in their community as well as at provincial
events such as the International Plowing
Match and Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
Ambassadors have the opportunity to
not only build a network with 4-H but also
with GROWMARK, Inc and UPI Energy
LP as they are the key sponsors of the
Ambassador Program.
As an Ambassador you have the
opportunity to build youth one H at a time!
My ambassador experience has truly been
an opportunity of a lifetime and I think yours
could be too.
Do you have a question you would like
to ask a 4-H Ontario Ambassador If
so send it to: region3@4-hontario.ca.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 10
Megens and French named Champions
Eight 4-H members competed for
the title of 2010 4-H Communications
Competition Champion, Senior and
Junior titles. Sylvia Megens, whose
speech “The Joy of Simple Successions”
became the 2010 Senior Champion while
Julie French, with her speech “Once in a
Lifetime Opportunity”, became the 2010
Junior Champion.
“Communications and public
speaking is an integral part of the 4-H
Ontario program. The 4-H Provincial
Communications Competition celebrates
the skills of 4-H members from across
the province,” says Marianne Fallis, 4-H
Ontario Opportunities Coordinator. “The
quality of speeches and presentations
during the competition were amazing
and showcased the strength of future
generations.”
Youth participated in two
communication categories, Prepared
Speech and Speak & Show. The
Prepared Speech asks one participant,
without the use of visual aids, to give the
audience an increased understanding of
the topic being presented. The Speak &
Show category has a single participant
increasing the audience’s understanding
of the topic, teaching the audience a
new skill or creating a finished product.
Did you know
Competitors competed within an
the junior or senior age division;
juniors are members aged 10 to
14 while the senior division is
made of members aged 15 to
21.
Senior division winner
Sylvia Megens of Uxbridge,
representing the Durham West
4-H Association has completed
24 4-H projects and has held a
variety of executive positions in
her clubs. She has attended a
variety of regional and provincial
4-H events and currently sits
as a member director on the
Durham West 4-H Association’s
Board of Directors. Outside of
4-H, Sylvia is currently attending
Uxbridge Secondary School
where she is an active member
of the Senior Band and Student
Council as well as a peer mentor
to younger students.
Junior division winner Julie
French of Caledon, representing the
Peel 4-H Association has completed
six 4-H projects. This past summer
Julie took part in a 4-H exchange to
British Columbia. Outside of 4-H, Julie is
involved in school soccer, is a member
• There were double the number of competitors in 2010!
• There are three communication categories to choose from:
Speak and Show, Prepared Speech and Demonstrations.
Provincial 4-H
Communications Competition
CHAMPIONS
of the Treblemakers Choir and Finance
Minister for the Macville Public School’s
student parliament. She is the current
Junior Fair Ambassador for the Albion &
Bolton Agricultural Society.
Sponsored by the Ontario 4-H
Foundation.
• The age divisions are: Junior (9 to 14) and senior (15 to 21) with age being prior to January 1st
of the current calendar year.
• In January 2011 each local Association, through their Association Resource Contact (ARC), will
be receiving a Communications Competition Handbook which has all of the information you will
need to run a local competition.
Information on the communications categories, scorecards for each category, volunteer official fact sheets, media invitation
and news release templates, advertising posters, yearly time lines and more will be included for local Association use. The
handbook will also have space provided for the Association to input their tips and tricks as the years move forward.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 11
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TD CANADA TRUST AGRICULTURE SERVICES YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONGRESS
TD Canada Trust Agriculture Services once
again supported the Youth Leadership Congress
at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF),
incorporating the following competitions under
one youth umbrella and weekend: Queen’s
Guineas, Ontario Junior Barrow Show, TD
Canada Trust Junior Sheep Show, Canadian 4-H
Classic Junior Dairy Show, National Junior Beef
Heifer Show, TD Canada Trust Ladies Lead &
Wool, and the TD Canada Trust Dairy Goat Youth
Show.
Other RAWF youth events in this four-page
feature include 4-H Field Crops, 4-H Provincial
Go For The Gold, Canadian Young Speakers for
Agriculture Competition and the President’s Cup
Junior Showmanship.
The TD Canada Trust Youth Leadership
Congress lead by TD Canada Trust Agriculture
Services included sponsorship provided by
Kubota, The Semex Alliance, and Holstein
Canada.
Queen’s Guineas
Competitors from nine 4-H Associations
competed for the title of Grand Champion
Queen’s Guineas.
Coming out on top was Laura Scott (Brant) with
Reserve going to Kole Keating (Lambton). On
the showmanship side Amy Lidster (Chatham-
Kent) took home Grand Champion while Katie
Thompson (Chatham-Kent) took home the
Reserve title.
Junior Barrow
In the Junior Barrow competition Daniel
Verbeek, the Senior Champion, went home
with the Grand Champion Showman title,
while Kaitlan Smith, was the Senior Reserve
Champion Showman. Congratulations to
Katie Vander Deen (Junior Champion), David
Van Dyk (Junior Reserve Champion), Josh
Robinson (Novice Champion) and Brandon
Schertzer (Reserve Novice Champion).
The Inter County Group of Three saw the
Oxford team of Brad Ypma, Andrea Ypma and
Kevin Ypma take home 1 st place followed by
the team of Renee Robinson, Josh Robinson
and Mark Robinson from Huron.
First prize Pfizer Quiz Awards went to
Senior, David Robinson; Junior, Randy Vander
Deen; and Novice, Laura Dieleman, while
the Ontario Junior Barrow Barn Competition
winner was Leanne Dieleman of Chatham-
Kent.
Adding a lighter side to the competition
Carmen Crump of Middlesex captured the
Best Dressed Pig Picture. The J. Harold Craig
Trophy Stockmanship Award was presented
to Daniel Verbeek of Oxford. Grand Champion
Market Pig was awarded to Mark Robinson of
Huron. Champion Market Gilt went to Mark
Robinson of Huron. In the Group of Three
competition, Oxford came out on top and for
the Top Landrace Market Hog, Josh Robinson
of Huron took home the honors.
Junior Sheep Show
Sixty-six competitors vied for the title of
Grand Champion Sheep Showperson. Randy
Bloetjes, Intermediate winner, of Middlesex,
went home with that title. Congratulations
to Matthew Redick of Middlesex (Novice
Grand Champion Showman Ontario Junior Barrow
Daniel Verbeek.
Reserve Grand Champion Showman Ontario Junior
Barrow David Van Dyk.
Grand Champion Lamb Junior Sheep Show, Ruby
Rose.
Grand Champion Queen’s Guineas Laura Scott
exhibited by Brant County.
Reserve Grand Champion Queen’s Guineas Kole
Keating exhibited by Lambton County.
Grand Champion Showperson Junior Sheep Show,
Randy Bloetjes.

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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TD CANADA TRUST AGRICULTURE SERVICES YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONGRESS
Champion), Kade Earley of Middlesex (Novice
Reserve), Charlie Crump of Middlesex (Junior
Champion), Emily May of Middlesex (Junior
Reserve), Randy Bloetjes of Middlesex
(Intermediate Champion), Nathan Aitken of
Middlesex (Intermediate Reserve) Gary Finlay of
Huron (Senior Champion) and Cody MacKinnon
of Elgin (Senior Reserve).
The Grand Champion Lamb was Ruby Rose.
Congratulations go to the Champions in each of
the breed categories: Sarah Brien of Chatham-
Kent (Any Other Breed), Nicole Shelley of Grey
(Any Other Breed-Longwool), Gabbi Schlosser
of Grey (Cross Breeds Class 1), Carmen Crump
of Middlesex (Cross Breeds Class 2), Randy
Bloetjes of Middlesex (Dorset), Emily May of
Middlesex (Oxford), Brad Skinner of Middlesex
(Soutdown) and Kristen Giffen of Grenville
(Suffolk).
The Classic Dairy Show
Out in the dairy barns, 337 of Canada’s top
dairy youth across Canada were preparing for the
31st annual Classic. Walking through the barns
you could see 4-H members working together to
produce top quality displays and exceptionally
well-groomed calves.
This year the Champion Showperson was
awarded to Justin Crowley from Peterborough
with Reserve going to Kelsey Mode from
Prescott. The Grand Champion Calf went to
RockyMountain Goldwyn Trisha (Goldwyn)
shown by Ashley O’Hara of South Simcoe with
Reserve Grand Champion honours going to
Augure Reine Laramie (Laramie) shown by
Patricia Auger from Quebec East. Honourable
Reserve Champion Kelsey Mode, Prescott and Grand
Champion, Justin Crowley, Peterborough.
Reserve Champion Calf, Patricia Auger, Quebec East
and Champion Calf, Ashley O’Hara, South Simcoe.
Mention went to Lockmar Sidney Dorothy
(Sidney) shown by Andrew Lockie of York.
The Herdsman Display competition was won
by Ontario’s team from Waterloo 4-H Association
with Northumberland in a very close second
position. Northumberland was named Best
Group of Three winners with Quebec East placing
second. The Premier County Bill Edelstein Bowl
was presented to Northumberland County.
Junior Beef Heifer Show
Team participants representing 4-H across
Canada worked together to get their calves, and
themselves, ready for the show ring during the
Junior Beef Heifer Show. Showmanship Judge
Brett Barber from Channing, Texas selected
Scott MacDonald (Hamilton-Wentworth) as
Grand Champion Showperson and Caylynne
Brown (Northumberland) Reserve at this year’s
competition. Conformation Judge Brent & Darrell
Saunders from Markdale, Ontario selected the
Champion Angus heifer Bailey Acres Barbara
3W led by Sara Jobin (Durham West) as the
Grand Champion Showman Scott MacDonald,
Hamilton-Wentworth.
Reserve Grand Champion Showman Caylynne
Brown, Northumberland.
Grand Champion Heifer with Reserve going to
Hawthorne Queen 6W led by Emma English
(Renfrew).
Congratulations go to the other Showmanship
victors: Caylynne Brown (Champion Junior),
Laura Scott (Reserve Junior), Brett English
(Champion Intermediate) and Jack Oattes
(Reserve Intermediate) and Melanie Gollinger
(Reserve Senior). On the confirmation side,
victors, by breed, were: Sara Jobin (Champion
Angus), Meghan Foubert (Reserve Angus),
Michelle Micks (Champion Charolais), Erin
Briggs (Reserve Charolais), Clayton White
(Reserve Commercial), Josh Lasby (Champion
Hereford), Ryan Briggs (Reserve Hereford), Tyler
Nostadt (Champion Limousin), Melanie Gollonger
(Reserve Limousin), Jarod Scott (Chamption
Maine Anjou), Tyler Preece (Reserve Maine
Anjou), Julian Brown (Champion Shorthorn),
Connor Livingston (Reserve Shorthorn), Kalie
Dufault (Champion Simmental), Aaron Mitchell
(Reserve Simmental), Patti Blake (Champion,
Any Other Purebred Heifer) and Ashley McNevan
(Reserve, Any Other Purebred Heifer).
Dairy Goat
During this competition youth participated in
both showmanship and confirmation classes.
The Grand Champion Diary Goat Showperson
was Adrian Franken of Durham, Ontario. Evan
Stanley of Norwood, Ontario had a great day
receiving Reserve Champion Showmanship and
Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Confirmation
honours as well as the Flora Zaporzon Memorial
Trophy for Greatest Achievement during the
Royal Youth Goat Show. Grand Champion Dairy

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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TD CANADA TRUST AGRICULTURE SERVICES YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONGRESS
Memorial Trophy, The Canadian Co-operative
Wool Growers Award, and the Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair Award. Courtney Tupper snagged the
Driscoll Dorsets Award while Kayla Elliott won the
Great Lake Sales Award.
President’s Cup 2010 Winners
Taking home top honours this year was
Jenna Haelzle of Harrison, Ontario followed by
Stephanie Warner of Hastings, Ontario.
Grand Champion Showman Dairy Goat Youth Show,
Adrian Franken, Durham.
4-H Field Crops
Grand Champion Doe, Dairy Goat Youth Show,
Brooke Hansford, Melbourne.
Goat Confirmation honours went to Brooke
Hansford of Melbourne, Ontario.
Congratulations go to the other Showmanship
victors: Tyler Hansford (Champion Pee Wee
Showmanship), Hannah Wood (Champion
Junior Showmanship). As well, congratulations
go to the Champions in each of the breed
categories: Brooke Hansford (Alpine), Evan
Stanley (Saanen), Taylor Penny (Toggenburg),
Alex Cripps (La Mancha) and Jordon Hansford
(Nubian).
Ladies Lead and Wool
With the objective of presenting a class of
sheep in the most attractive manner and to
improve the image of a Sheep Show while
assisting in the promotion of wool, Margaret
Currie from Wellington 4-H Association captured
top honours. Not only did she nab first place,
she also took home the Albert and Reta Hunter
First and second place barley sheaves won by Jason
Turnbull, Haldimand and Andrea Smith, Hamilton-
Wentworth..
Competitors from across the province
competed in 14 different classes in this year’s
Field Crops Competition. Jason Turnbull of
the Haldimand 4-H Association, had a very
successful day as he came away with first place
honours in Barley (2 rowed), Corn (ear, dent),
Corn (shelled, dent), Sheaf (Oat), Sheaf (Wheat)
and Sheaf (Barley). Matt Smith, from Hamilton-
Wentworth, was awarded first place for his entry
in the Wheat (any variety) class, while Sarah
Long, from Haldimand, received first place for her
entry in the Oats (any variety) class. Red ribbons
were also award to Julie Smith from Hamilton-
First and second place wheat sheaves won by Jason
Turnbull, Haldimand and Tammy Fischer, Bruce.
Wentworth in the Barley (6 rowed) class; Leanne
Dieleman from Chatham-Kent in the Soybeans
(any variety) class; Derek Lillico from Dundas
in the Beans (white or coloured) class; Deanna
Ringelberg of Hamilton-Wentworth in the Hay
(first cut) class; Mathew McKeon of Chatham-
Kent in the Hay (second cut or later) class; and
Michael Richards of Haldimand in the Artistic
Display (4-H) class.
Go For The Gold
Teams from Durham East, Huron, Haldimand,
Lanark, Oxford and Sudbury 4-H Associations
represented their regions in a very competitive
provincial Go For The Gold competition
showcasing their 4-H enthusiasm and knowledge
of various 4-H projects from dairy to horse and
scrapbooking to small engines and current
events. Games were composed of various types
of questions including short answers, assigned
multiple choice, who or what am I, snappers (true
or false) and pop up questions.
After five preliminary rounds and a nail-biting
championship game, the team from Region
2 - representing Lanark 4-H Association -
grabbed gold at the Go For The Gold provincial
championships held November 6th at the Royal

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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TD CANADA TRUST AGRICULTURE SERVICES YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONGRESS
Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF).
Teammates Michelle Guerard, Ashley
Knapton, James Knapton and Alan Nanne along
with their coach Leanna Lowry, beat out the
very competitive Region 3 Durham East 4-H
Association team, made of up Amber Archibald,
Kate Louws, Kaite McRae, Stephynie Sargent,
Robert Skinner and coach Brad Found, to come
away with the championship ribbon.
Go For the Gold’s continued success is due
to the generous support from our provincial
program sponsor Ontario Mutuals, as well as
support from RAWF, along with the volunteers
and coaches that come out to watch, support and
cheer their team on.
due largely to the increased separation between
urban and rural lifestyles,” Kneeshaw said in her
speech. “As Canadian farmers, we need to strive
to educate our consumers about the bacon they
eat, in order to save our own.
4-H also received space from Ontario Toyota
Dealers Association in the Ring of Excellence
to display the 4-H Toyota Tundra, 4-H literture
was available at the Equine Guelph display, and
there was a strong volunteer presence at the Milk
Booth and Mini-store supported through Dairy
Farmers of Ontario and Natrel.
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture
Among thirty-six registrants from eight
provinces, Stephanie Kneeshaw of Stayner,
Ontario, won the senior category, with Mikayla
Ringelberg of Troy, Ontario, capturing the junior
award.
Kneeshaw delivered an enthusiastic speech
on the topic ‘What is the biggest challenge
in agriculture today’. She is a University of
Guelph B.Comm. Agricultural Business graduate
currently working with Agribrands Purina. “The
biggest challenge that Canadian agriculture faces
today is the lack of understanding the general
public has of modern farming practices. This is
Kevin Prong, Manager, Marketing & Communications of Ontario Mutuals, provincial sponsor for Go For The
Gold, with the 2010 Champions from Region 2 representing Lanark 4-H Association.
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) Senior category winner,
Stephanie Kneeshaw of Stayner, Ontario.
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) Junior category winner, Mikayla
Ringelberg of Troy, Ontario.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 15
The formal induction ceremony took place at the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame awards banquet on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario. Pictured here are (left to right) Hazel and Betram Stewart, Lyle and Sharon Vanclief.
Bertram Stewart
Nominated by: Ontario 4-H Council
Bertram “Bert” Graham Hunter Stewart
is the seventh child of eight children born to
Ernie and Jennie Stewart, Albion Township
of Peel County. When he was 12 years
old, Bert joined the Bolton 4-H Dairy Calf
Club, the beginning of a very successful
4-H affiliation. This, combined with strong
family support and values, as well as
provide in his rural and agricultural roots,
launched him on a brilliant career in the
dairy cattle industry and passionate work
for his community – especially its youth.
A world renowned judge of all breeds
of dairy cattle, Bertram has worked in
over 18 countries and has been honoured
with many awards. Judging at the Royal
Agricultural Winter Fair five times and
seven times at the World Dairy Expo were
certainly highlights. Among the impressive
list of his accomplishments: showman of
16 Royal Winter Fair Grand Champions;
farm manager and consultant for the famed
Agro Bros. Herd; breeding consultant to
what became some of the best herds in
Ontario, Brazil, USA and Mexico; assisted
for over 40 years with the famous Sale of
Stars; served as director and president
of the Halton County Holstein Club; and
is a 50 year active member of Holstein
Canada.
Bertram is credited with promoting
Canada’s world leading dairy genetics
and has been called on of the pioneers
in preparing and exhibiting dairy cattle
– culminating in winning the prestigious
Klussendorf Trophy in the United States
and being made an Honourary Lifetime
Governor of the Royal Agricultural Winter
Fair. On the home front, his dedication
to youth has been exemplary. Every
year Bertram and his wife Hazel of 55
years, chaperoned Team Ontario to the
National 4-H Dairy Judging Competition
in Madison, Wisconsin. He has coached
all 21 4-H Ontario judging teams at World
Dairy Expo.
It would take an entire book to list
and describe all of Bertram Stewart’s
interests and achievements. High on
that list would be his over 40 years of
involvement in 4-H clubs, serving as
leaders and supporter, teaching and
impacting innumerable young lives. The
climax of these was being the President
of the Canadian 4-H Council in 2005.
Bertram has also served in leadership
capacities for his church and other rural
and urban organizations. In 1997, he was
nominated for Citizen of the Year by the
Milton Chamber of Commerce, and in 2009,
Bert was inducted into the Milton Walk of
Fame – recognizing over three decades of
service to the Milton community. Beyond
his agricultural contributions, he has been
active coaching local softball, winning an
amazing seven Ontario Championships –
five with the boys’ teams and two with the
girls’ teams. For over eight years he was
involved with the Milton District Hospital
Continued on page 16

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 16
The Ontario 4-H Foundation Board
of Trustees is pleased to announce the
establishment of the Bertram and Hazel
Stewart 4-H Dairy Youth Education
Bursary.
This fund will help support 4-H
Dairy Members who are pursuing postsecondary
education. Further details
regarding eligibility and process will be
announced in the near future.
We invite you to celebrate Bertram
Stewart's induction into the Hall of
Fame by making a pledge to this exciting
new fund. Please contact:
Andrew Moore
1-877-410-6748 ext. 461
em : mec@4-hontario.ca
Trisha Lefler
1-877-410-6748 ext. 476
em: tlefler@4-hontario.ca.
The Canadian 4-H Foundation -
Fondation des 4-H du Canada is pleased
to announce The Lyle and Sharon
Vanclief Leadership Endowment Fund.
Funds will be used to send 4-H
members to Washington, D.C. as part
of the 4-H Canada delegation attending
the US National 4-H Conference. Please
contact:
Sue Walker
em : swalker@4-h-canada.ca
and served as President of the Hospital
Foundation. With all these activities he
still finds time to serve as Trustee for the
Ontario 4-H Foundation and the Ontario
Dairy Youth Trust Fund.
Never afraid to take up the challenge,
Bert Stewart is a tireless champion
of causes that promote a healthy and
rewarding life for his family, his colleagues,
his community and his country.
Honourable Lyle Vanclief
Nominated by Syngenta
Lyle Vanclief is a unique individual and an
outstanding example of what it means to be
a committed Canadian. When we think of
his consecutive career achievements and
what Lyle brought to Canadian agriculture,
the words “big gun” come to mind.
Born in Ameliasburg in Prince Edward
County, Ontario, Lyle grew up with the
best of Canadian values. From the
tender age of 12 he has honoured the
principles of 4-H – the great Canadian
youth organization. In time, Lyle Vanclief
was to become a perfect example of
an exceptional youth, achieving his
full potential as Minister of Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada. He was
elected as Member of Parliament for
Prince Edwards-Hastings in 1988 and
re-elected in 1993, 1997 and 2000.
An important leap in Lyle’s life journey
happened when he attended the
University of Guelph. It was there his
natural leadership abilities shone as
president of both his OAC class and the
University Student Union Council. After
graduating in 1966 he returned home to
farm with his father. Through intelligence
and hard work, Lyle took the 148 acres
to 1600 acres of owned and rented crop
land and livestock production.
As Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
(1993-1996), Lyle played a key role in
defining the Government of Canada’s
reponse to changes in international trade
rules. He also served as Chairman of the
Standing Committee on Agriculture and
Agri-Food.
Lyle’s tenure as Minister of Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada (1997-2003)
covered a very difficult period in
the country’s agriculture and food
sector. This included a lengthy period of
low prices, a major crisis with BSE, PBYn
in potatoes, a severe ice storm and water
safety issues to name a few. As a true
leader, Lyle worked tirelessly with a wide
set of sources to bring solutions to these
challenges. At the same time he looked
for longer-term solutions to build Canada
as a leader in agriculture – prepared to
meet future challenges. In this regard,
he undertook the most comprehensive
integration of federal and provincial policy
and programs ever envisaged with the
“Implementation Agreements for the
Agriculture Policy Framework” covering
business risk management, environment,
food safety, renewal, trade, research
and innovation. The industry became
more focused on the future and less
reliant on government subsidies, thereby
developing a greater capacity to adapt to
change.
It is impossible to condense the
numerous accomplishments of the
Honourable Lyle Vanclief, not only in
the field of agriculture but also in the
wider community. But it is clear that this
dedicated gentleman exemplified the
highest of standards in all he endeavoured
to accomplish. His remarkable career tells
the story of an individual who believed he
had something to give. And give he did!
learn to do by doing
apprendre en travaillant
the gift of leadership
un don de leadership
Congratulates these two outstanding 4-H Alumni who have tirelessly pledged their
Head, Heart, Hands and Health toward Inspiring Youth and Shaping Our Communities.
Thanks for your continued leadership to the future of 4-H
as Trustees of the Ontario 4-H Foundation.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 17
Finding
Your True North
Hosted by Region 1 4-H volunteers
Your are invited to the 2011 4-H Ontario Conference and Annual Meeting
February 25 th to 27 th , Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre
Join us in welcoming Karen Kliobhofer, professional speaker and facilitator as she takes us all through a COLOURFUL
Workshop on Personality Exploration. True North is the direction towards the actual geographical North Pole the
axis the world revolves around. Come along and explore with us as we map out our own personal True North. The
inner place we work from, the things that make us unique - our true personality. Along the way, we will discover
skills to help us take the helm of the sometimes choppy waters we navigate when dealing with ourselves, other 4-H
Ontario participants - even our friends, family and co-workers. This session scheduled for Friday evening promises
to provide key personal insights and tools that you will use well beyond your life as a 4-H Ontario Volunteer!
Join us at CAM by registering on our website http://4-hontario.ca/CAM.asp today!
Featuring:
• Ontario 4-H Council Annual Meeting Saturday Feb 26th @ 8am
• Ontario 4-H Foundation Annual Meeting Saturday Feb 26th @
3:30pm
• Dynamic Speakers and workshops throughout the Conference
• Election of the 2011 Ontario 4-H Council Board of Directors
• Monsanto Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
• Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Awards Banquet
• Keynote Speaker and Professional Facilitator Karen Kloibhofer from
Out of the Box Training
• Silent and Live Auctions
• Multiple Networking Opportunities
NEW THIS YEAR!
Associations
third and fourth delegate
can attend CAM FREE of CHARGE
thanks to proceeds from the
2010 Dream Dinner Lottery.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 18
2010 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
and provided an educational opportunity
about the 4-H program and agriculture.
With a theme of farm safety, visitors to
the 4-H Ontario CIBC sponsored tent had
the opportunity to visit an array of farm
safety displays created by 4-H members,
try hands-on activities provided through
the Canadian Agricultural Safety
Association (CASA), and learn about
silo safety through a display from
Ontario Harvestore Systems and seeing
the Lambton Extrication Tool. Youth
and their families learned about 4-H
camps, conferences, and exchange
programs, and spoke with 4-H Ontario
Ambassadors. Guests also had the
opportunity to meet with local CIBC
branch representatives and learn about
CIBC offerings.
4-H Ontario was proud to once again experience and learn about 4-H across Those taking in the Hydro One exhibit
participate in the International Plowing the site, with a strong presence enabled also had an opportunity to learn about
Match & Rural Expo, held this year by partnerships and volunteer support. 4-H, as did those at the Ontario Mutuals
in St. Thomas (Elgin County) from At the education tent, Elgin County site, where the 4-H Toyota Tundra truck
September 21 st to 25 th . The “largest 4-H proudly shared the 4-H message was displayed right outside a tent space
outdoor agricultural exhibition of its kind” through a local display, photos, literature, provided through Mutual support. 4-H
is a natural fit for 4-H, speaking to its rich and giveaways. The “spin the wheel” information was shared and co-branded
history in agriculture.
trivia game was especially popular with items of lip balm, hand sanitizer and rain
Visitors to the show were able to the many school children who attended, ponchos distributed for a donation.
2010 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
The 4-H experience and farm safety
messages were shared by volunteers,
members, Ontario 4-H Foundation
Trustees, Ontario 4-H Council Directors,
and 4-H Ontario Ambassadors through
displays in the 4-H Pavilion at Canada’s
Outdoor Farm Show, held September
14 th -16 th at Canada’s Outdoor Park in
Woodstock Ontario. The show has been
a long time supporter of 4-H.
The Dream Dinner Lottery (Lottery
Licence: M644562, Licensee: Ontario
4-H Council) was launched, ministore
items were on sale, and many
discussions were had with alumni,
volunteers, members, partners and
their families. Video testimonials were
captured to help share the excitement
and value of involvement with 4-H.
Monsanto Canada Inc. once again
raised funds at the event toward
agricultural leadership via their Genuity
Technology Expo, Hyland Seeds flew
the Harvest Balloon featuring the 4-H
logo, and 4-H Ontario Ambassadors
were on hand to talk about 4-H.
4-H was highly visible right across the
grounds, with the 4-H Ontario Toyota
Tundra truck making its way around the
site as a mobile photography platform
for the show. With a wet closing day,
a co-branded 4-H/Ontario Mutuals
rain poncho became the hit of the show,
and visitors were invited to warm up
with complimentary coffee at 4-H coffee
service stations that were supported by
sponsorship from exhibitors in the Dairy
Innovation Centre.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 19
Win 1 of 5 fabulous trips in the 4-H Ontario
Dream Dinner Lottery 2011
Great gift idea . . . for the person who has everything
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SECOND PRIZE:
Dinner for two anywhere in Canada including two return economy air tickets
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THIRD PRIZE:
Two nights accommodation for two at a deluxe resort or hotel in Ontario, all
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TWO EARLY BIRD PRIZES:
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Grand Prize:
Gourmet dinner for 2
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Tickets: $100 each
Maximum of 750 tickets will be sold
Lottery Licence #M644562 • Licensee: Ontario 4-H Council
Proceeds generated from the lottery help support
4-H Ontario activities and resources across Ontario!
First Early Bird draw February 26, 2011
Second Early Bird draw May 26, 2011
Grand, 2 nd & 3 rd prize draw:
June 2, 2011
Tickets available for purchase in Ontario only,
exclusively through
tf : 1 - 877 - 410 - 6748 ext. 470
ph : 519 - 824 - 0101 ext. 470
em : inquiries@4-hontario.ca
web: 4-HOntario.ca
Dream Dinner Lottery
prize travel arrangements
are being coordinated by:
Waterloo • Stratford • Brantford • Palmerston • Delhi • Ayr
Goliger’s TravelPlus is the preferred travel supplier to 4-H Ontario.

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4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 20
4-H Ontario 2011 Dream Dinner Lottery
ORDER FORM
Rules / Terms and Conditions “Ontario 4-H Council Dream Dinner Lottery” 2011:
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
1. Fill in the order form below,
indicating method of payment.
2. Mail or fax your purchase form
to 4-H Ontario:
Mailing address:
Ontario 4-H Council
Dream Dinner Lottery
5653 Hwy 6 North, RR5
Guelph, ON N1H 6J2
Phone: 1-877-410-6748 ext. 470
Fax: 519-824-8759
3. Purchase forms must be received
by the date and time indicated
in the rules & regulations. 4-H
Ontario takes no responsibility
for lost or delayed mail or faxed
orders.
• The Grand, 2nd and 3rd prize draws will be made on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at noon at 5653 Hwy 6 North, RR5, Guelph ON N1H
6J2, and announced in conjunction with the Ontario 4-H Foundation Golf-East Tournament in Ottawa, Ontario. The last day for
lottery ticket sales will be Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
• The first early bird draw will be made on Saturday, February 26, 2011 during the Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Awards Banquet in
conjunction with the 4-H Ontario Conference and Annual Meeting (CAM) at the Waterloo Inn. Cut-off for ticket eligibility is noon on
February 23, 2011 for phone/fax orders or 5:00 p.m. on February 26, 2010 for in-person orders at CAM.
• The second early bird draw will be made and announced on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Victoria Park East Golf Club, Guelph,
Ontario, in conjunction with the Ontario 4-H Foundation Golf West Tournament. Cut-off for ticket eligibility is noon on May 26, 2011.
• All draws will be supervised by an arms-length third party.
• Proceeds support 2011 4-H activities and resources across Ontario.
• All travel arrangements are arranged by Goliger’s TravelPlus, 234 King Street S. Waterloo, N2J 1R3, the official travel agency for
the 2011 Ontario 4-H Council Dream Dinner Lottery and the preferred travel supplier to 4-H Ontario.
• Grand prize and 2nd prize are effective from and to the closest reasonable airport from the winner’s home address. Winners are
responsible for transportation to and from this home airport or, for 3rd and Early Bird Prizes to and from the hotel/resort selected.
Grand Prize consists of: dinner for two anywhere in the world including two return economy air tickets (major centre only), all
pre-collected taxes, return airport transfers at the arrival destination, two nights accommodation for two in a deluxe hotel all taxes
and service included and dinner for two at a gourmet restaurant plus $500 additional spending money. Cash surrender value of
$4,500. Second prize consists of: dinner for two anywhere in Canada including two return economy air tickets (major centre only),
two nights accommodation in a deluxe hotel all taxes and service included, car rental for two days OR return airport transfers, and
dinner for two at a gourmet restaurant plus $250 additional spending money. Cash surrender value of $1,850. Third prize consists
of: two nights accommodation for two at a deluxe resort or hotel in Ontario, all taxes and service included, two breakfasts, and a
gourmet dinner for two, as well as evening theatre tickets or like event in the chosen location plus $200 additional spending money.
Cash surrender value of $550. Two Early Bird prizes consist of: one night accommodation for two at a deluxe resort or hotel in
Ontario, all taxes and service included, breakfast and a gourmet dinner plus $150 additional spending money. Cash surrender value
of $300 each.
• 2011 Dream Dinner Lottery prizes are valid until June 1, 2012.
• Maximum 750 tickets at a ticket price of $100 per ticket sold.
• Winners agree to have their names, city/town and photos published by 4-H Ontario.
• Winners will be notified by 4-H Ontario. Winning name and ticket number will be posted at 4-HOntario.ca following each respective
draw.
• Payment must be received in full for ticket purchase to be valid. In the event of an invalid cheque or credit card, the ticket issued will
be considered invalid.
OPERATED UNDER LOTTERY LICENCE: #M644562
LICENSEE: ONTARIO 4-H COUNCIL
OPERATED UNDER LOTTERY LICENCE: # M644562
LICENSEE: ONTARIO 4-H COUNCIL
PURCHASER INFORMATION:
This ticket is a gift
Name to appear on the ticket:
Recipients Tel. #:
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Tax receipts can be issued for donations only.
Number of Tickets Desired: X $100 each =
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Home Phone:
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of this form. For further information, please contact our Privacy and Screening Officer
at (519) 824-0101, toll free at 1-877-410-6748 ext. 474, or via our website at: 4-HOntario.ca.

4-H Ontario and Junior Farmers of
Ontario are working together to bring to
their members and the community alike,
three F’s – Food, Fitness and Fun!
Summer 2011 will see six events that
will showcase healthy eating and healthy
living while having fun “test driving”
recreation activities and creating great
tasting food.
Through the generous support of the
Ministry of Health Promotion & Sport
2010-2011 Healthy Communities Fund,
4-H and Junior Farmers are partnering to
create and deliver six (6), one day events
that will give youth and adults alike a
look at alternative and healthy food
preparation and insight into activities built
for people of all activity levels. The day
will be a round robin style with everyone
4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 21
4-H & JFAO Summer Games are coming!
getting a chance to participate in five food
stations and five activity stations.
Through demonstrations and handson
activities 4-H and Junior Farmer
members and other community youth will
explore food stations on Breakfast Fun,
Smoothies, Snack Secrets, Grilling and
a big favourite – Pizza! Is your mouth is
watering already On the Healthy Living
side, participants can try their “hand” at
Yoga, Martial Arts, Geocaching, Dance
and Mountain Biking. Not sure these
activities are for you You won’t know
until you give them a try.
The Summer Games of Fitness, Food
& Fun will be held at six locations across
Ontario. A key feature of this program will
be pick-up locations for participants to
catch a bus to bring them to the event
and return them after a jam packed day.
“4-H and Junior Farmers are excited
to be supporting healthy and active
programs for youth and helping to grow a
culture of health and a balanced lifestyle.”
Enthuses Marie Winter, Manager of
Member Services & Development with
4-H Ontario.
Beyond the hands-on fun of food tasting
and getting the body active, participants
will have a chance to meet up with youth
from around their region and build new
friendships that will last well past this one
day event.
Summer Games- Food, Fitness and
Fun, are you ready to sign up Visit the
4-H Ontario website at 4-HOntario.ca .
A new adventure is waiting - see you
there!
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
December 31, 2010 Deadline for 4-H Ontario Ambassador
applications! Details available at: 4-HOntario.ca/newsletter.aspx.
January 7, 2011 • 4-H Ontario Newsletter Competition
Showcase all of the great things that are going on within your
Association! Content, layout/design, writing style and distribution
all enhance your newsletter and are the criteria this competition is
based on. Send in your entry, consisting of three of your Association's
newsletters distributed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2010 for a
chance to become the Provincial Champion Newsletter!
January 7, 2011 • 4-H Ontario Scrapbook Competition
Celebrate the past year's worth of Association successes by
channeling your creative juices into creating an Association
Scrapbook. Combine newsletters, newspaper clippings, photos,
programs and other 4-H information into an exciting piece of
history for your association. Submit either a traditional or electronic
scrapbook for a chance to win!
January 7, 2011 Deadline to apply!
W. Garfield Weston Foundation 4-H U.K. Exchange
Experience a new country and broaden your world outlook!
This is a reciprocal exchange.This exchange finds 4-H delegates
age 18+ travelling to England and Wales where they are hosted by
several families. Delegates attend the Royal Show in Warwickshire,
and visit the Experimental Farm in Sittingbourne. Canadian
delegates travel to the U.K. in May, U.K. delegates travel to Canada
in October/November. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more
about agriculture and resources in the United Kingdom, represent
4-H in Canada, and gain new friendships and experiences to last
a lifetime!
February 15, 2011 @ noon deadline for Media Contest!
May 26, 2011 & June 2, 2011
Ontario 4-H Foundation Golf-West and Golf-East annual
tournaments. Details at: 4-HOntario.ca/GolfTournaments.asp.
learn to do by doing
apprendre en travaillant
Notice is hereby given
of the following
Annual Meeting of the
Ontario 4-H Foundation.
The Annual Meeting of the Ontario 4-H Foundation will be held
on Saturday, February 26, 2011, 3:30 p.m. at the Waterloo Inn
and Conference Centre, 475 King Street North, in Waterloo,
Ontario, beginning at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving
reports and statements required to be placed before the annual
meeting, election of the chair, appointing the auditor of the
Corporation and for the transaction of such other matters as
may properly be brought before the meeting.
the gift of leadership
un don de leadership
Notice is hereby given
of the following
Annual Meeting of the
Ontario 4-H Council.
The Annual Meeting of the Ontario 4-H Council will be held on
Saturday, February 26, 2011, 8:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Inn
and Conference Centre, 475 King Street North, in Waterloo,
Ontario, beginning at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of receiving
reports and statements required to be placed before the annual
meeting, election of the chair, appointing the auditor of the
Corporation and for the transaction of such other matters as
may properly be brought before the meeting.

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 22

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 23
Paying it forward!
2010 marks the 96th year of 4-H in
Ontario. We are humbled to think of the
thousands upon thousands of 4-H volunteers
who have embraced the 4-H program across
Ontario, providing Learn To Do By Doing club
experiences for generations upon generations
of youth in their communities. Youth who
have themselves gone on to become leaders
within their industry, community, and country.
We believe the mantra ‘paying it forward’
has been the lifeline of the 4-H movement
in Ontario, and will be the foundation of our
future. Like all of you, who have been or still
are part of the program, you will understand
that the words of our pledge are indeed
enabled by the freedoms and privileges we
have been given – a reminder we embrace
as Canadians on November 11th every year.
While November is 4-H month, and kicked
off by the Show Your 4-H Colours day on
November 3rd, we like to think of the 4-H
movement being a full year opportunity
for clearer thinking, greater loyalty, larger
service and better living. Today we are
pleased to share with you and give thanks for
the news that the 4-H movement in Ontario
has a volunteer team 400 stronger than last
year! This means that 1900 volunteers are
paying it forward for their local 4-H clubs,
communities and country. Simply fantastic
and we thank each and every one of you.
As we head into the four year stretch
heading toward our 100th Anniversary, we
continue to look for ways to meaningfully
and effectively address the opportunities and
challenges that we embrace every day. We
remain vigilant to our planning, management
and evaluation processes, as we seek to
empower, direct and protect the program, the
volunteers and ultimately the 4-H members
across this province.
2011 brings new opportunities as we
welcome for the first time in Ontario’s 4-H
history, 9 year olds to the 4-H family. We will
be investing the membership, partner, and
donor investments wisely toward creating an
increasingly effective and vibrant program.
Our boards at the provincial and local
levels will be welcoming new volunteer
directors and trustees as the leadership
succession continues, which in and of itself
is empowering, as these volunteers dedicate
their skills and energy toward making the
program at all levels the best it can be.
Similarly we will be witnessing and
supporting the ongoing succession of our
4-H Ontario staff team. A team not unlike
our volunteer Boards, which will always
experience some change as the team
member’s live their lives and pursue new
opportunities to contribute their skills and
energy whether at home, work or within their
community. We are so thankful for our staff
team’s dedicated daily contribution to 4-H in
Ontario.
Together with the dedicated volunteers,
partners, donors and staff, the collective
support of the organization’s vision
is so critical to the future of 4-H in
Ontario. Success is born when we focus on
enabling greater involvement of volunteers,
a growing membership and ultimately
facilitating the incredible impact that this
organization of Leaders Building Leaders
provides to the communities in which we all
live, work and play.
Thank you for joining the 4-H family in
Ontario. Thank you for paying it forward.
learn to do by doing
apprendre en travaillant
the gift of leadership
un don de leadership
SHONNA WARD
President, Ontario 4-H Council
president@4-hontario.ca
ROD STORK
Chair, Ontario 4-H Foundation
chair@4-hontario.ca
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
Inspiring Youth, Shaping Our Communities

4-H ONTARIO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION • DECEMBER 2010 • PAGE 24
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