4-H Achievement Banquet
The Barber County 4-H Achievement Banquet was Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Hardtner Community Building. The theme this year is, "Fall into 4-H." The 2022-2023 4-H Council Officers hosted the event. Cort Blunk emceed with help from Jessica Jahay, Martin Mills and Kooper Wesley.
Extension Council's Appreciation Award
The Extension Council took the opportunity to surprise Bill and Janet Smith with the Extension Appreciation Award, sometimes called the Friend of Extension. Bill and Janet have been volunteers for 15 years with Entomology and 8 years with Geology. Each year, the youth collect countless specimens and select only the best for display in their cases.
4-H Alumni
Cody Jahay was selected as one of the 4-H Alumni.
Rick Wesley was selected as one of the 4-H Alumni.
Friends of 4-H
Nittler Farms was selected as on of the Friends of 4-H. They were unable to join us. Kooper Wesley will present the plaque to them.
Terry Underwood was honored as a Friend of 4-H. Terry's many years helping youth and years served on the Fair Board were highlight. Debbie Randle accepted the plaque. Terry's sister also came to represent the family.
Adult Leader Recognition
Cody Jahay was also recognized as a 1st year leader. Not pictured include Nicole Blick, Slater Blick, and Megan Rucker.
Adult Leaders receive a 1st year certificate and pins to celebrate 5, 10, 15, or 20 years as volunteers. Recognized for 10 years of service were Gina Woods Paul Smith & Dr. Tom Carr. Recognized for 15 years of service were Mike and Nanci Marshall and Bill and Janet Smith.
Cloverbuds
Cloverbuds are those members too young to be in 4-H. They have this option for the years they are 5 and 6. In this photo are Grady and Paisley.
Year Seals
To recieve a year seal, members must complete the personal page, 4-H story and update permanent records. For the 1st year, they receive a certificate with the 1st seal on it. Recieving 1st year recognition were Liam, Tanith, Averie, Emma, Paislee, Hayden, Dani, Piper, Clayton and Braylee.
Recieving 2nd year recognition was Shayleigh Hill.
Recieving 3rd year recognition were Boyd and Dyson.
Recieving 4th year recognition were Callen, Jancey, Janda, Breckyn, Cara, and Chloe.
Recieving 5th year recognition were Keagan, Kayla, Kenli, and Beau.
Madisyn recieved 6th year recognition. She was not present for a photo.
Recieving 7th year recognition were Garen, Kooper, and Ruston.
Isabella recieved 8th year recognition. She was not present for a photo.
Recieving 10th year recognition was Jessica.
Rhyan recieved 11th year recognition and Grace recieved 12th year recognition. They were not present for a photo.
Achievement Levels
The Achievement Levels increase in difficulty each year to reflected on expected growth in involvement, leadership and citizenship. For the Membership Achievemnet, members must complete the personal page, 4-H story and update permanent records and attend a majority of meetings. Recieving Membership Pins were Tanith, Averie, Emma, Paislee, Hayden, Dani, Piper, Clayton and Braylee.
Recieving Bronze Achievement Pins were Ruston and Shayleigh.
Recieving Clover Achievement Pins were Boyd and Dyson.
Recieving Emerald Achievement Pins were Callen, Jancey, Janda, Breckyn, Cara and Chloe.
Recieving Sliver Achievement Pin was Keagan.
Recieving Silber Guard Achievement Pins were Kayla, Kenli, Beau and Kooper.
Not Pictured are Garen recieving the Leadership Achievement Pin and Isabella recieving the Gold Achievement Pin. Jessica received the Gold Guard Achievement Pin. This is the highest level of the 9 achievement levels.
County Champion Records
Members wanting to have their project records judged can submit copies to have considered for county champion in each of the projects. These are judged in 3 different age groups, Junior 7-9 year olds, Intermediates 10-13 year olds, and Seniors 14-18 year olds.
The Senior Winners were Ruston - County Champion in Breeding Beef, Market Beef, and Leadership
Jessica - County Champion Clothing and Textiles
The Intermediate Winners were Janda - County Champion Meat Goat
Dyson - County Champion Market Swine, Woodworking, Photography, Honorable Mention Foods & Nutrition, and Visual Arts
Keagan - County Champion Reading, Honorable Mention Breeding Beef, Meat Goates
Tanith - Honorable Mention Market Beef and Swine
Callen - County Champion Market Beef, Breeding Beef, Horiculture, Foods & Nutrition, Visual Arts
Story Winners
The 4-H Stories in the record books were judged in the same 3 age groups.
Seniors
1st Place - Grace
2nd Place - Rhyan
3rd Place - Isabella
Intermediates
1st Place - Callen
2nd Place - Tanith
3rd Place - Kooper
Juniors
1st Place - Dyson
2nd Place - Hayden
3rd Place - Piper
Officer Books
Secretary's Book - Champion Breckyn; Honorable Mention Shayleigh
Treasurer's Book - Champion Grace; Honorable Mention Kooper
Reporter's Book - Champion Callen; Honorable Mention Shayleigh
Club Purple Seals
Each club turns in a Club Summary Report. This year, Sunflower, Cloverleaf, Stampede and Stateline recieved the Purple Seal for their efforts.
Judging Teams
The Meat Judging Team was honored. Dr. Tom Carr presented the banners they won at the Beef Empire Days Contest.
Crops Team members were recognized for their efforts in the previous year. Members include Averie, Paislee, Jancey, Janda, Braylee, and Breckyn.
