Tolland County 4-H Fair The 77th Annual Tolland County 4-H Fair Proudly Dedicates the 2019 Fair Premium Book to: Cheryl Saegaert On behalf of Tolland County 4-H, fairboard dedicates the 77th annual Tolland County 4-H fair book to Cheryl Saegaert. On February 12, 2019, Tolland County 4-H lost one of their biggest advocates. Cheryl started with 4-H in Tolland County about 35 years ago, or as she would say, “too long ago.” Cheryl served for many years not only as a 4-H club leader for the ‘Goats, etc.’ club, but also as a fairboard advisor. Her 4-H experience began with her two biological children, however she considered all of her 4-Hers her own. Her home was always open to any and all 4-Hers and animals. She was a lover of all animals. While her club focus was on dairy goats, her personal farm was fairly diverse, including dogs, chickens, ducks, llamas, sheep, rabbits, domestic birds, and of course, dairy goats. Cheryl was the type of individual that would go above and beyond for anyone who may, or may not, have asked. She was the proudest of her 4-H kids and would help them to accomplish anything that they wanted to. Her teaching went far beyond 4-H and animals, extending to life, independence and teamwork along with acceptance and patience. But the most important thing she taught was responsibility. Responsibility for your own actions, for your animals, and for your 4-H club. Cheryl pushed her kids to set goals, challenge themselves in all aspects of their life, and step out of their comfort zone. She pushed them to be the best that they could be. While Cheryl was known for her open, sometimes blunt, honesty, her intentions were always in the best interest of those around her. She was the type of person who loved and loved hard, and she will be greatly missed. Thank you, Cheryl, for all that you’ve done for Tolland County 4-H. 1 Tolland County 4-H Fair 2019 President’s Message Once I was faced with the question, “In one word, what does 4-H mean to you?” to which I answered, “everything.” One of the most amazing things about 4-H is not only its ability to reach the lives of so many people and touch each one in a different way, but it’s ability to bring together people that share the same love and passion for 4-H and everything it stands for. These experiences have become a special part of all of us, whether we recognize it or not, and will benefit and influence our lives in ways that we can only imagine. The ability of 4-H to so profoundly impact the lives of so many people is true to its nature of “making the best better,” and for that I will always be thankful. 4-H, the opportunities it provides, and the incredible people that are a part of it always have, and always will, mean everything to me. To the 2018-2019 Tolland County 4-H Fairboard: it has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve as your president in my last year of 4-H. Your hard work and enthusiasm for 4-H is so inspiring, and I hope that you all will continue to learn and grow with each other. I’d like to extend a thank you to everyone I have had the pleasure of working with not only this year, but in the entirety of my time in 4-H; it truly is because of you that I am who I am. Thank you all for everything, and on behalf of the Tolland County 4-H Fairboard, we hope you enjoy the fair! Sincerely, Kirsten Krause 2018 - 2019 Tolland County 4-H Fairboard President Admission - $8/Car, $5/walk-in, $15/weekend pass $8/4-H parent pass if purchased by Thursday evening Friday only – Senior Citizen Day - $5 per car or $3 walk-in Childcare Centers – free admission to groups with prior arrangements - # 860-875-3331 2 Tolland County 4-H Fair 2018-2019 Tolland County 4-H Fair Board One-Year Directors Two-Year Directors Three-Year Directors Riley Gavigan Sean Murdock Marisa Morneau Abby Griffin Jack Samsel Joy Rollins Sophie Kisner Siena Rosato Mackenzie Manley Kirsten Krause Lane Tingey Alexis Meigel Brianna Gustafson Erin Battles Julia Duval Ryan Harlow Nick West Nicholas Wrona-Lytwyn Nathaniel Wrona-Lytwyn Ben Lindblom Abby Bennett Ashley Mumley Pete Bennett Savanah Battles "Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much." -Helen Keller 3 Tolland County 4-H Fair 2018-2019 Fair Board Officers President - Kirsten Krause 1st Vice President (Grounds and Safety) - Ben Lindblom Assistant - Nick West 2nd Vice President (Livestock) - Brianna Gustafson Assistant - Abby Bennett 3rd Vice President (Activities) - Jack Samsel Assistant - Julia Duval Recording Secretary - Savanah Battles Corresponding Secretary - Erin Battles Treasurer - Marisa Morneau Assistant Treasurer - Joy Rollins 4 Tolland County 4-H Fair 2018-2019 Tolland County 4-H Fair Advisors Back row left to right: Mark Kloter, Susan Daley, Rob Morneau, Tamara West, Kathy Benoit, Heather Alexson, Shannon Bennett Front row left to right: Linette Harlow, Susan Krause, Jennifer Davis, Jessica Daley Missing from picture: Tina Barry, Katy Davis, Ryan Blatchley To find out more about 4-H Joining as a member Volunteering as a leader Clubs in your area Programs call: 4-H Office Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Educator University of Connecticut 860-875-3331 EXTENSION Connecticut 4-H Clubs follow the University of Connecticut policy that supports all state and federal laws to promote equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination. This club is open to all youth of 4-H age without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical, mental or learning disabilities. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, Stop Code 9410, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410. The official 4-H Club emblem is a four-leaf clover with stem and the letter “H”, denoting Head, Heart, Hands, & Health, in each leaf. The 4-H clover used throughout this document is protected by Title 18 US Code, Section 707. 5 Tolland County 4-H Fair Table of Contents Description Page no. Adult Borrowing - 135 Al Luginbuhl Award - 13 Animal Products (Class 59) - 59 Art Work (Class 31) - 28 Association Of Connecticut Fairs - 7 Baking Contest, Connecticut - 17 Baking Contest, Junior (Class 14) - 17 Baking Contest, Senior (Class 15) - 18 Beef (Class 46) - 42 Beverly Vredenburg Award - 13 Borrowing - 131 Camelids (Class 49) - 47 Chicken Barbeque - 139 Childcare (Class 21) - 21 Clothing (Class 24) - 25 Club Booth Boards (Class 1) - 14 Computers (Class 38) - 34 Connecticut 4-H Fair Schedule - 60 Connecticut Livestock Health Regulations - 38 Costume Class - 101 Dairy (Class 47) - 43 Dedication - 1 Dog Show (Class 58) - 56 Entry Procedures - 12 Exhibitor Registration Directions and Forms - 101 Fair Theme Class (Class 2) - 15 Fair Board Advisors - 5 Fair Board Members - 3 Fair Board Officers - 4 Fair Program - 8 Flowers (Class 33) - 29 Food Preservation (Class 23) - 23 Foods (Class 22) - 22 General & Livestock Rules And Regulations - 10 Goats; Dairy, Market, Meat, Etc. (Class 48) - 45 Herdsmanship Contest (Class 45) - 41 Home Arts & Needlework (Class 25) - 26 Homemaker Of The Year (Class 20) - 21 Industrial Arts (Class 26) - 27 Just For Fun (Class 35) - 32 Leisure-Pleasure (Class 30) - 27 Natural Sciences (Class 36) - 32 6 Tolland County 4-H Fair Overnight Application - 103 Pee-Wee Borrowing - 133 Philosophy Of Judging - 13 Photography (Class 37) - 33 Poultry (Class 55) - 52 Premier Showmanship, Livestock (Class 42) - 41 President's Message - 2 Public Demonstrations & Speaking (Class 13) - 16 Rabbit Hopping (Class 57) - 55 Rabbits (Class 56) - 54 Record Books (Class 11) - 15 Scrapbooks (Class 12) - 16 Self-Determined Project (Class 40) - 37 Sheep And Lambs (Class 50) - 48 Sheep Leadline (Class 51) - 49 Small Animals (Class 54) - 52 Small Gasoline Engines (Class 39) - 35 Smart Shopper (Class 32) - 29 Sponsors - 62 State Quilt Contest (Class 17+18) - 20 Swine (Class 52) - 50 Two Crusted Apple Pie Contest (Class 16) - 19 Vegetables (Class 34) - 31 Vendor Booth Application - 102 William Sutcliffe Award - 13 Working Steer (Class 53) - 51 Association of Connecticut Fairs Contest The Tolland County 4-H Fair is a member of the Association of Connecticut Fairs. Any Tolland County 4-H member may enter any of the contests of the Association of Connecticut Fairs such as the photo contest, two crusted apple pie contest, the quilt contest and the baking contest. All of the rules and regulations are printed in the Association of Connecticut Fairs booklet available in the Extension Center. Individuals may enter the photo contest directly. The baking contest, quilt contest and two crusted apple pie contest winners will be selected from the eligible entries at the 4- H Fair. Winners will represent the Tolland County 4-H Fair at the annual meeting of the Association of Connecticut Fairs meeting in November. 7 Tolland County 4-H Fair FAIR PROGRAM **PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE** WEDNESDAY, August 7, 2019 6 - 9:00 p.m. Enter Activity Exhibits THURSDAY, August 8, 2019 3 - 5:00 p.m. Additional entry time for Baked Goods and Plants Only 3 - 9:00 p.m. Enter Livestock & Small Engine Exhibits 6 - 9:00 p.m. Judging in Gold Building (Building Closed to Public) 9:00 p.m. Barns and Buildings Close to public FRIDAY, August 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. Fair Opens Child Care event Goat Breed/Showmanship 10:00 a.m.