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Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race color national origin religion sex age or disability
610 CLAY STREET SIDNEY IA | 712-374-2351 | OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AMmdash5PM LEARN MORE AT WWWEXTENSIONIASTATEEDU4HFREMONT
1 Calendars amp Deadlines
2 Fair Book and State Changes FSQA
3 4-H Center Camps 4-H Youth Conference CWF
4 Project Updates
5 Fremont County Horse and Day Camps
Items in Newsletter
FREMONT COUNTY 4-H JUNE 2011 NEWSLETTER
Andrea Rexroth Susan Harris FREMONT COUNTY EXTENSION FREMONT COUNTY EXTENSION County Program Coordinator County Youth Coordinator arexrothiastateedu sharrisiastateedu 712-374-2351 712-374-2351
COUNTY EXTENSION
We look forward to seeing you at the summer camps and Fair
The fair book is available online and mailed to you
As we go into June we are excited for all of the 4-H camp programs and county fair de-
tails Be sure to check out all that is available to you with your clubs county and state
The only other DEADLINE you have to remember is the July 1 Fair Entry Deadline The
green paper that is in your Fair Book is what we need by July 1 with all the projects you are planning to bring to fair Remember to include cherry pie and table setting on this
sheet too
REMINDERmdashThe clothing judging is a week earlier than past years This yearrsquos Clothing
and Fashion Review Judging is on July 13 There will also be new clothing entry forms that
can be picked up in the office or online
The office is looking for help for camp set up clean up volunteers at camp moving items
at the office and job specific tasks at the County Fair Please contact us if you are inter-
ested in helping
-Andrea Rexroth
ISU Fremont County Extension will be CLOSED on Monday
May 30 in observance
of Memorial Day 2011
William Green with Wash-ington PEP Club
Kevin Brannen is helping AJ Gammell ampMark Nenneman with Waubonsie Trailblazers
Riverside Rockets club Andrew Luke Logan Wood Blake Webel Dakotah Jamison and Preston Schaaf
Jessica Lowthorp Tyler
Hemphill Billy Dyke with
the Silver Skylarks club
WANT TO KNOW MORE FIND US AT EXTENSIONIASTATEEDU4HFREMONT
FREMONT COUNTY CALENDAR REGIONAL AND STATE CALENDAR CLUB CALENDAR
MORE DATES
OF INTEREST
FOR 4-HrsquoERS
June 1 State Fair Registration Deadlines Fair Vet Camp 4-H Film Festival 4-H Robotics Cook This Stitch This
June 6 Regional 4-H Junior Day Camp at Breezy Lodge
June 8 Regional 4-H Junior Day Camp at Waubonsie State Park
June 10 Deadline for SESS Camp
June 12-15 SWIA 4-H 5th amp 6th Junior Camp at 4-H Camp Center
June 15 Ak-Sar-Ben Market Lamb Hog Meat Goat amp Feeder Calf DNA
Deadline
June 20-22 Photo Camp Madrid
June 22-23 Regional Shooting Sports Camp at Westfair June 28-30 Youth Conference in Ames
July 1 State 4-H Livestock Entries Due Exhibitors Code of Ethics Due July 1 Ak-Sar-Ben Market Broiler OrderEntry Deadline
August TBA AK-SAR-BEN entries due
in County Extension Offices
August 3 Region 17 Table Setting Competition Sidney
August 9 Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits
Check-In at 4-H Exhibit Building
August 11-21 2011 State Fair
August 21 Hall of Fame induction
ceremony 4-H Exhibit Building
Iowa State Fair
August 21 Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Check-Out
CHECK OUT THESE
IMPORTANT DATES FOR
FREMONT COUNTY
June 1 Youth Committee Meeting
June 2 Food Safety Class at Tabor
June 9 Science amp Technology Day Camp
June 16 Animal Extravaganza Day Camp
June 24-26 Waubonsie Horse Camp Camper Check-in at Noon
June 28-30 Youth Conference in Ames
June 30 4-H Club Financial Records Due to Extension Office
July 1 ALL 4-H amp FFA Fremont County Fair Entries Deadline
July 7 Native American Day Camp
July 13 Clothing SelectionFashion Revue
July 14 Fair Clean Up amp Meal
July 16 Fair Clean Up amp Set Up
July 17 Fair Queen Judging
July 20-25 Fremont County Fair
July 26 After Fair Clean Up
REMINDER OF JULY 1 DEADLINE
Make sure ALL fair entry sheets
are turned into the
Extension Office by July 1
Static exhibits animals and non-
animals Also include any INDIVIDUAL
Share the Fun Acts (Group acts need to
be turned in by club leaders) If you are
participating in the cherry pie contest or
table setting please include that on the
form Make sure you are looking at the 4-
H section of the fair book for class num-
bers etc
Forms received after July 1 will be as-
sessed a late fee for each entry
MONTHLY MEETING
DATES OF
FREMONT COUNTY 4-H CLUBS
SILVER SKYLARKS meet 1st Saturday of the month High School in Sidney at 10 am
WAUBONSIE TRAIL BLAZERS Saturday meetings at the Extension Office or Nen-neman home
WASHINGTON PEP Monthly Club Meet-ing is third Sunday of the month at United Methodist Church in Hamburg
WMP Monthly Club Meeting is 3rd Sun-days in Farragut
RIVERSIDE ROCKETS Meet on 3rd Wednesday at Randolph Fire House
COUNTY COUNCIL Meet 3rd Sunday of the Month at 630 pm Extension Office (Youth Leaders of Fremont County 4-H Clubs form the County Council)
June 19th 700 pm
Day Camp Review and Fair Tasks
Ice Cream Social
FREMONT COUNTY FAIR BOARD Meet Monthly on 2nd Monday of the month
June 13 at the Fair Grounds 7 pm
Finalizing items for the 2011 Fair
YOUTH COMMITTEE Meet 4 times a year or more as needed on Wednesday or Sunday evening
Reviewing CWF items and Record Books
Calendar
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
CHANGES TO PROJECT ENROLLMENTS
ldquoWhere did that project gordquo
Automotive Electricity Small Engines Tractor Welding
Plant Science
Entomology Forestry
Aerospace Computer Robotics
Bicycle Camping Sport Fishing
Safety
Clothing Decisions
Clothing
REMINDER Some exhibits can be place in multiple project areas de-pending on the memberrsquos goals Ask one of your Leaders or call the Extension Office if you are not sure
I used to enroll in Now enroll in this project
MECHANICS
SCIENCE ENGINERRING
amp TECHNOLOGY
OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES
ENVIRONMENT amp
SUSTAINABILITY
Choose either HORTICULTURE
or CROP PRODUCTION
Choose Project Area best suited to
type of Safety wishing to learn
CLOTHING
SEWING
4-H PLEDGE
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE
AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB MY COMMUNITY MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD
Chelsey heinesndash page for horse
camp presenterhellip on judges
sheethellip
NOTE For the open class FMPmdashmake a flat file Counter field Have tab
order Could have a drop down choose for classes
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers Aiming for Adventure
This year Logan Wood of the Riverside Rockets was chosen to serve on the Iowa State
4-H Council This year he will not only be a full-time delegate but installed as a newly
selected Council member for 2011-2012 Billy Dyke of the Silver Skylarks and Preston
Schaaf of the Riverside Rockets will be initiated into the Iowa State
Technology Team The installation ceremony will be conducted on
the last day of the Conference
This event is being held June 28-30 at Iowa State
The conference will consist of a gathering of more than 1000 youth delegates residential
life in Iowa State residence halls educational fun innovative workshops motivational speakers enriching community
service projects evening entertainment activities dances bowling casino night swimming an Iowa picnic formal
banquet and a chance to share your talents and creativity in the Talent Show
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers attending the 2011 Conference are Billy Dyke Logan Doty Haven Hack-
worth Dakotah Jamison Will Longinaker Molly Longman Andrew Luke Preston Schaaf Logan
Wood and Emily Whitehead
IOWA 4-H STATE CONFERENCE
The Iowa 4ndashH Center is proud to be fully accredited
by the American Camping Association The ACA
logo is your assurance that our camp is operated
and committed to the highest standards
(SESS) SAFETY AND EDUCATION IN SHOOTING SPORTS
ATTENTION ALL 4-H YOUTH
INTERESTED IN SHOOTING
SPORTS GRADES 4-8
Registration limited to first 40 youth ndash Due June 10
What Overnight Camp ndash archery wildlife air rifle outdoor cooking
When Wednesday June 22 amp Thursday June 23
Registration 1200 pm ndash 100 pm (Wednesday)
Camp Ends 900 am (Thursday)
Who Youth interested in Shooting Sports 4th ndash 8th grades
Where Westfair grounds 2 miles east of I-80 on HWY 6 Council Bluffs IA
Experience No experience needed
Cost $20 TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED
Accommodations Tent camping and restrooms Contact the Extension Office (374-2351)
with any questions
How many
times will
you qualify
for the 2011 Fair
Board
Awards
For every project you
bring to the Fair the
more you will qualify
for a cash drawing
4-Hrsquoers qualify for a $50 drawing So
the more project entries
the greater the chance you
have at winning
Parents and siblings qualify
for a $100 drawing
So the more project entries in Open
Class the greater
the chance to win
We canrsquot wait to see
all the 4-H and
Open Class entries
at the 2011
Fremont County Fair
WE WANT YOU
FAIR QUEEN CONTEST DIVISION 105
Class 950 Fair Board Event
Superintendents Roberta Aistrope Penny Malcom
and Angie Alley
General Rules
1 Each contestant must be at least 16
years of age and not more than 21
years of age on the first day of the
Iowa State Fair
2 Contestants must never have been
married or have children
3 A county fair queen must reside in
the county or an adjoining county if
the majority of her activities are in
the county
4 Each contestant must be an active
member of at least one service or-
ganization in her community such as
a church group Girl Scouts 4-H etc
Eligibility is not limited to 4-H
membership
5 No professional model (one who
has had ongoing employment in
which modeling was the primary part
of the job) is eligible to compete
6 The Iowa State Fair will provide a
sash and crown for each county fair
to award their queen at the county
fair
7 The contest will be held Sunday
prior to fair
For materials regarding the Fre-mont County Fair Queen contest please contact Roberta Aistrope Angie Alley or Penny Malcom
All 4-Hrsquoers and family
members are encouraged
to help with the clean up
of the Fremont County
Fair building amp grounds
The first clean up day is
scheduled for Thursday
July 14 from
5 pmmdash9 pm
A meal will
be provided
by DeBruce
Grain that
evening
The second
clean up day is Saturday
July 16 from
9 ammdash Noon
Please make time
to help with this
important task
We want to show our
Fremont County Fair pride
and make our fairgrounds
as welcom-
ing and
friendly as
we can
Important County Fair Information Changes
CLEAN UP DAYS QUEEN CONTEST FAIR BOARD
Io w a 4 -H Gro w ing a nd Le a rni ng To ge t he r
Why Make A Rain Barrel
FUNDRAISER FOR CWF AND CLUB PROJECT
CHERRY PIE
AUCTION
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS
We are excited to report that over 20 youth have turned in their applications for the
2012 CWF trip There is much to organize and plan between now and June 2012
Please read the following guidelines and pre-requisites
CWF QUALIFICATIONS
4-H record book must be completed and turned in for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011)
Must have completed two years of club work immediately prior to Washington DC trip Must be a Senior 4-H member and completed sophomore year of high school at trip time Must carry citizenship project during year of trip
Must attend training sessions as much as possible Must participate in money making projects or have parent substitute (fair food stand amp cherry pie) Contribute monetarily if unable to help
Contact Extension Office in advance if not attending meeting Final selection made by Youth Committee
CWF EXPECTATIONS
Active 4-H member for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011) Turn in Record books two years prior to the trip Submit Record book for year of trip (2012) Enroll in the Citizenship Project and show project sheets in the Record Books Participate in club activities community service Participate in fair activities Participate in Cherry Pie Contest Participate in the Food Stand during fair Attend training sessions as much as possible
Rain barrels conserve water provide mineral-rich water for plants and animals
improve ground water quality and help prevent erosion and flooding
YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE IN A PROJECT TOGETHER and RAISE MONEY FOR CWF
Each 4-H Club has received one rain barrel kit and includes one 55-gallon food-graderecycled drum over-
flow hose and all fittings Once your have completed the barrel please promote the ldquopricerdquo of your hard
work and display it around town and the county fair
Prep Clean and dry your barrel If its sides are glossy you might sand the surface lightly Use tack
cloth or vacuum residue Prime Its a good idea to prime your barrel first You will want to purchase
plastic primer The same kind thats used for plastic furniture Paint Use outdoor acrylic paint such as exterior house
paint to paint your barrel Use up old paint from past projects Check out the SWAP Shop at the Fremont County Land-
fill Some artist have used Krylon Fusion or RustOleum spray paint Finish After the paint has dried completely apply
one or two coats of spray on polyurethane Once dry be sure to promote its worth
Rain Barrels will be auctioned off
during Cherry Pie auction
Mark your calendars and
Fair Entry Sheet
The Cherry Pie Auction
is Saturday June 23
The Cherry Pie Baking Auction is the
major fundraiser for the CWF trip
All 4-Hrsquoers planning on going to
Washington DC are ldquomandatorilyrdquo
encouraged to participate
This is not about being a purple
ribbon pie baker This is about every-
one supporting Fremont County
4-H That makes ALL who partici-
pate a Grand Champion
For a complete description of the rules
and guidelines please see the fair book
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Updates on Updates
SERVICE PROJECT SERVICE amp LEADERSHIP
Thanks to Jessica Lowthorp Keegan
Bintz Billy Dyke Sue Dyke and
Heidi Lowthorp for helping the Of-
fice fold the 400 Fair Books
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
will be cleaning Fairgrounds
after fair on the evening of
July 26 (tear down stalls at
arena clean kitchen clean
buildings)
NEED VOLUNTEERS To
help clean the Fairgrounds be-
fore day camps (floors kitchen
and bathrooms) The first day
would be June 7 10 am to
noon Second cleanup day for
camps would be June 15 10
am to noon
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
DAYCAMPS IF INTERME-
DIATES ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING COUNSELORS
NEED PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEED VOLUNTEERS Also
PLEASE HELP with set up for
HORSE CAMP on June 23
starting at 9 am until done
(setting up stalls and cleaning
sleeping areas)
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
need a volunteer to pick up
State Fair projects on Sunday
August 21 We do have a vol-
unteer to take items to the
State Fair
State of Iowa
Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)
Taking Student Applications
Any youth between the ages of 14
and 20 during the 2011-2012 school
year and interested in having an
opportunity to share opinions with
people who can affect change in
this state is encouraged to apply
SIYAC will be accepting applica-
tions for the 2011-2012 school year
until May 31 2011 You can either
apply online through email or print
an application and mail it in
SIYAC members are expected to
communicate with their school
community and state leaders to
address issues and promote positive
youth development
For more information visit the
SIYACrsquos website at http
wwwicydiowagovSIYAC
abouthtml or contact the coordina-
tor Allan Tritch at 515-725-2836 or
at allantritchiowagov
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
WANT TO KNOW MORE FIND US AT EXTENSIONIASTATEEDU4HFREMONT
FREMONT COUNTY CALENDAR REGIONAL AND STATE CALENDAR CLUB CALENDAR
MORE DATES
OF INTEREST
FOR 4-HrsquoERS
June 1 State Fair Registration Deadlines Fair Vet Camp 4-H Film Festival 4-H Robotics Cook This Stitch This
June 6 Regional 4-H Junior Day Camp at Breezy Lodge
June 8 Regional 4-H Junior Day Camp at Waubonsie State Park
June 10 Deadline for SESS Camp
June 12-15 SWIA 4-H 5th amp 6th Junior Camp at 4-H Camp Center
June 15 Ak-Sar-Ben Market Lamb Hog Meat Goat amp Feeder Calf DNA
Deadline
June 20-22 Photo Camp Madrid
June 22-23 Regional Shooting Sports Camp at Westfair June 28-30 Youth Conference in Ames
July 1 State 4-H Livestock Entries Due Exhibitors Code of Ethics Due July 1 Ak-Sar-Ben Market Broiler OrderEntry Deadline
August TBA AK-SAR-BEN entries due
in County Extension Offices
August 3 Region 17 Table Setting Competition Sidney
August 9 Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits
Check-In at 4-H Exhibit Building
August 11-21 2011 State Fair
August 21 Hall of Fame induction
ceremony 4-H Exhibit Building
Iowa State Fair
August 21 Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Check-Out
CHECK OUT THESE
IMPORTANT DATES FOR
FREMONT COUNTY
June 1 Youth Committee Meeting
June 2 Food Safety Class at Tabor
June 9 Science amp Technology Day Camp
June 16 Animal Extravaganza Day Camp
June 24-26 Waubonsie Horse Camp Camper Check-in at Noon
June 28-30 Youth Conference in Ames
June 30 4-H Club Financial Records Due to Extension Office
July 1 ALL 4-H amp FFA Fremont County Fair Entries Deadline
July 7 Native American Day Camp
July 13 Clothing SelectionFashion Revue
July 14 Fair Clean Up amp Meal
July 16 Fair Clean Up amp Set Up
July 17 Fair Queen Judging
July 20-25 Fremont County Fair
July 26 After Fair Clean Up
REMINDER OF JULY 1 DEADLINE
Make sure ALL fair entry sheets
are turned into the
Extension Office by July 1
Static exhibits animals and non-
animals Also include any INDIVIDUAL
Share the Fun Acts (Group acts need to
be turned in by club leaders) If you are
participating in the cherry pie contest or
table setting please include that on the
form Make sure you are looking at the 4-
H section of the fair book for class num-
bers etc
Forms received after July 1 will be as-
sessed a late fee for each entry
MONTHLY MEETING
DATES OF
FREMONT COUNTY 4-H CLUBS
SILVER SKYLARKS meet 1st Saturday of the month High School in Sidney at 10 am
WAUBONSIE TRAIL BLAZERS Saturday meetings at the Extension Office or Nen-neman home
WASHINGTON PEP Monthly Club Meet-ing is third Sunday of the month at United Methodist Church in Hamburg
WMP Monthly Club Meeting is 3rd Sun-days in Farragut
RIVERSIDE ROCKETS Meet on 3rd Wednesday at Randolph Fire House
COUNTY COUNCIL Meet 3rd Sunday of the Month at 630 pm Extension Office (Youth Leaders of Fremont County 4-H Clubs form the County Council)
June 19th 700 pm
Day Camp Review and Fair Tasks
Ice Cream Social
FREMONT COUNTY FAIR BOARD Meet Monthly on 2nd Monday of the month
June 13 at the Fair Grounds 7 pm
Finalizing items for the 2011 Fair
YOUTH COMMITTEE Meet 4 times a year or more as needed on Wednesday or Sunday evening
Reviewing CWF items and Record Books
Calendar
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
CHANGES TO PROJECT ENROLLMENTS
ldquoWhere did that project gordquo
Automotive Electricity Small Engines Tractor Welding
Plant Science
Entomology Forestry
Aerospace Computer Robotics
Bicycle Camping Sport Fishing
Safety
Clothing Decisions
Clothing
REMINDER Some exhibits can be place in multiple project areas de-pending on the memberrsquos goals Ask one of your Leaders or call the Extension Office if you are not sure
I used to enroll in Now enroll in this project
MECHANICS
SCIENCE ENGINERRING
amp TECHNOLOGY
OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES
ENVIRONMENT amp
SUSTAINABILITY
Choose either HORTICULTURE
or CROP PRODUCTION
Choose Project Area best suited to
type of Safety wishing to learn
CLOTHING
SEWING
4-H PLEDGE
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE
AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB MY COMMUNITY MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD
Chelsey heinesndash page for horse
camp presenterhellip on judges
sheethellip
NOTE For the open class FMPmdashmake a flat file Counter field Have tab
order Could have a drop down choose for classes
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers Aiming for Adventure
This year Logan Wood of the Riverside Rockets was chosen to serve on the Iowa State
4-H Council This year he will not only be a full-time delegate but installed as a newly
selected Council member for 2011-2012 Billy Dyke of the Silver Skylarks and Preston
Schaaf of the Riverside Rockets will be initiated into the Iowa State
Technology Team The installation ceremony will be conducted on
the last day of the Conference
This event is being held June 28-30 at Iowa State
The conference will consist of a gathering of more than 1000 youth delegates residential
life in Iowa State residence halls educational fun innovative workshops motivational speakers enriching community
service projects evening entertainment activities dances bowling casino night swimming an Iowa picnic formal
banquet and a chance to share your talents and creativity in the Talent Show
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers attending the 2011 Conference are Billy Dyke Logan Doty Haven Hack-
worth Dakotah Jamison Will Longinaker Molly Longman Andrew Luke Preston Schaaf Logan
Wood and Emily Whitehead
IOWA 4-H STATE CONFERENCE
The Iowa 4ndashH Center is proud to be fully accredited
by the American Camping Association The ACA
logo is your assurance that our camp is operated
and committed to the highest standards
(SESS) SAFETY AND EDUCATION IN SHOOTING SPORTS
ATTENTION ALL 4-H YOUTH
INTERESTED IN SHOOTING
SPORTS GRADES 4-8
Registration limited to first 40 youth ndash Due June 10
What Overnight Camp ndash archery wildlife air rifle outdoor cooking
When Wednesday June 22 amp Thursday June 23
Registration 1200 pm ndash 100 pm (Wednesday)
Camp Ends 900 am (Thursday)
Who Youth interested in Shooting Sports 4th ndash 8th grades
Where Westfair grounds 2 miles east of I-80 on HWY 6 Council Bluffs IA
Experience No experience needed
Cost $20 TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED
Accommodations Tent camping and restrooms Contact the Extension Office (374-2351)
with any questions
How many
times will
you qualify
for the 2011 Fair
Board
Awards
For every project you
bring to the Fair the
more you will qualify
for a cash drawing
4-Hrsquoers qualify for a $50 drawing So
the more project entries
the greater the chance you
have at winning
Parents and siblings qualify
for a $100 drawing
So the more project entries in Open
Class the greater
the chance to win
We canrsquot wait to see
all the 4-H and
Open Class entries
at the 2011
Fremont County Fair
WE WANT YOU
FAIR QUEEN CONTEST DIVISION 105
Class 950 Fair Board Event
Superintendents Roberta Aistrope Penny Malcom
and Angie Alley
General Rules
1 Each contestant must be at least 16
years of age and not more than 21
years of age on the first day of the
Iowa State Fair
2 Contestants must never have been
married or have children
3 A county fair queen must reside in
the county or an adjoining county if
the majority of her activities are in
the county
4 Each contestant must be an active
member of at least one service or-
ganization in her community such as
a church group Girl Scouts 4-H etc
Eligibility is not limited to 4-H
membership
5 No professional model (one who
has had ongoing employment in
which modeling was the primary part
of the job) is eligible to compete
6 The Iowa State Fair will provide a
sash and crown for each county fair
to award their queen at the county
fair
7 The contest will be held Sunday
prior to fair
For materials regarding the Fre-mont County Fair Queen contest please contact Roberta Aistrope Angie Alley or Penny Malcom
All 4-Hrsquoers and family
members are encouraged
to help with the clean up
of the Fremont County
Fair building amp grounds
The first clean up day is
scheduled for Thursday
July 14 from
5 pmmdash9 pm
A meal will
be provided
by DeBruce
Grain that
evening
The second
clean up day is Saturday
July 16 from
9 ammdash Noon
Please make time
to help with this
important task
We want to show our
Fremont County Fair pride
and make our fairgrounds
as welcom-
ing and
friendly as
we can
Important County Fair Information Changes
CLEAN UP DAYS QUEEN CONTEST FAIR BOARD
Io w a 4 -H Gro w ing a nd Le a rni ng To ge t he r
Why Make A Rain Barrel
FUNDRAISER FOR CWF AND CLUB PROJECT
CHERRY PIE
AUCTION
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS
We are excited to report that over 20 youth have turned in their applications for the
2012 CWF trip There is much to organize and plan between now and June 2012
Please read the following guidelines and pre-requisites
CWF QUALIFICATIONS
4-H record book must be completed and turned in for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011)
Must have completed two years of club work immediately prior to Washington DC trip Must be a Senior 4-H member and completed sophomore year of high school at trip time Must carry citizenship project during year of trip
Must attend training sessions as much as possible Must participate in money making projects or have parent substitute (fair food stand amp cherry pie) Contribute monetarily if unable to help
Contact Extension Office in advance if not attending meeting Final selection made by Youth Committee
CWF EXPECTATIONS
Active 4-H member for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011) Turn in Record books two years prior to the trip Submit Record book for year of trip (2012) Enroll in the Citizenship Project and show project sheets in the Record Books Participate in club activities community service Participate in fair activities Participate in Cherry Pie Contest Participate in the Food Stand during fair Attend training sessions as much as possible
Rain barrels conserve water provide mineral-rich water for plants and animals
improve ground water quality and help prevent erosion and flooding
YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE IN A PROJECT TOGETHER and RAISE MONEY FOR CWF
Each 4-H Club has received one rain barrel kit and includes one 55-gallon food-graderecycled drum over-
flow hose and all fittings Once your have completed the barrel please promote the ldquopricerdquo of your hard
work and display it around town and the county fair
Prep Clean and dry your barrel If its sides are glossy you might sand the surface lightly Use tack
cloth or vacuum residue Prime Its a good idea to prime your barrel first You will want to purchase
plastic primer The same kind thats used for plastic furniture Paint Use outdoor acrylic paint such as exterior house
paint to paint your barrel Use up old paint from past projects Check out the SWAP Shop at the Fremont County Land-
fill Some artist have used Krylon Fusion or RustOleum spray paint Finish After the paint has dried completely apply
one or two coats of spray on polyurethane Once dry be sure to promote its worth
Rain Barrels will be auctioned off
during Cherry Pie auction
Mark your calendars and
Fair Entry Sheet
The Cherry Pie Auction
is Saturday June 23
The Cherry Pie Baking Auction is the
major fundraiser for the CWF trip
All 4-Hrsquoers planning on going to
Washington DC are ldquomandatorilyrdquo
encouraged to participate
This is not about being a purple
ribbon pie baker This is about every-
one supporting Fremont County
4-H That makes ALL who partici-
pate a Grand Champion
For a complete description of the rules
and guidelines please see the fair book
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Updates on Updates
SERVICE PROJECT SERVICE amp LEADERSHIP
Thanks to Jessica Lowthorp Keegan
Bintz Billy Dyke Sue Dyke and
Heidi Lowthorp for helping the Of-
fice fold the 400 Fair Books
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
will be cleaning Fairgrounds
after fair on the evening of
July 26 (tear down stalls at
arena clean kitchen clean
buildings)
NEED VOLUNTEERS To
help clean the Fairgrounds be-
fore day camps (floors kitchen
and bathrooms) The first day
would be June 7 10 am to
noon Second cleanup day for
camps would be June 15 10
am to noon
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
DAYCAMPS IF INTERME-
DIATES ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING COUNSELORS
NEED PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEED VOLUNTEERS Also
PLEASE HELP with set up for
HORSE CAMP on June 23
starting at 9 am until done
(setting up stalls and cleaning
sleeping areas)
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
need a volunteer to pick up
State Fair projects on Sunday
August 21 We do have a vol-
unteer to take items to the
State Fair
State of Iowa
Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)
Taking Student Applications
Any youth between the ages of 14
and 20 during the 2011-2012 school
year and interested in having an
opportunity to share opinions with
people who can affect change in
this state is encouraged to apply
SIYAC will be accepting applica-
tions for the 2011-2012 school year
until May 31 2011 You can either
apply online through email or print
an application and mail it in
SIYAC members are expected to
communicate with their school
community and state leaders to
address issues and promote positive
youth development
For more information visit the
SIYACrsquos website at http
wwwicydiowagovSIYAC
abouthtml or contact the coordina-
tor Allan Tritch at 515-725-2836 or
at allantritchiowagov
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
CHANGES TO PROJECT ENROLLMENTS
ldquoWhere did that project gordquo
Automotive Electricity Small Engines Tractor Welding
Plant Science
Entomology Forestry
Aerospace Computer Robotics
Bicycle Camping Sport Fishing
Safety
Clothing Decisions
Clothing
REMINDER Some exhibits can be place in multiple project areas de-pending on the memberrsquos goals Ask one of your Leaders or call the Extension Office if you are not sure
I used to enroll in Now enroll in this project
MECHANICS
SCIENCE ENGINERRING
amp TECHNOLOGY
OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES
ENVIRONMENT amp
SUSTAINABILITY
Choose either HORTICULTURE
or CROP PRODUCTION
Choose Project Area best suited to
type of Safety wishing to learn
CLOTHING
SEWING
4-H PLEDGE
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE
AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB MY COMMUNITY MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD
Chelsey heinesndash page for horse
camp presenterhellip on judges
sheethellip
NOTE For the open class FMPmdashmake a flat file Counter field Have tab
order Could have a drop down choose for classes
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers Aiming for Adventure
This year Logan Wood of the Riverside Rockets was chosen to serve on the Iowa State
4-H Council This year he will not only be a full-time delegate but installed as a newly
selected Council member for 2011-2012 Billy Dyke of the Silver Skylarks and Preston
Schaaf of the Riverside Rockets will be initiated into the Iowa State
Technology Team The installation ceremony will be conducted on
the last day of the Conference
This event is being held June 28-30 at Iowa State
The conference will consist of a gathering of more than 1000 youth delegates residential
life in Iowa State residence halls educational fun innovative workshops motivational speakers enriching community
service projects evening entertainment activities dances bowling casino night swimming an Iowa picnic formal
banquet and a chance to share your talents and creativity in the Talent Show
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers attending the 2011 Conference are Billy Dyke Logan Doty Haven Hack-
worth Dakotah Jamison Will Longinaker Molly Longman Andrew Luke Preston Schaaf Logan
Wood and Emily Whitehead
IOWA 4-H STATE CONFERENCE
The Iowa 4ndashH Center is proud to be fully accredited
by the American Camping Association The ACA
logo is your assurance that our camp is operated
and committed to the highest standards
(SESS) SAFETY AND EDUCATION IN SHOOTING SPORTS
ATTENTION ALL 4-H YOUTH
INTERESTED IN SHOOTING
SPORTS GRADES 4-8
Registration limited to first 40 youth ndash Due June 10
What Overnight Camp ndash archery wildlife air rifle outdoor cooking
When Wednesday June 22 amp Thursday June 23
Registration 1200 pm ndash 100 pm (Wednesday)
Camp Ends 900 am (Thursday)
Who Youth interested in Shooting Sports 4th ndash 8th grades
Where Westfair grounds 2 miles east of I-80 on HWY 6 Council Bluffs IA
Experience No experience needed
Cost $20 TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED
Accommodations Tent camping and restrooms Contact the Extension Office (374-2351)
with any questions
How many
times will
you qualify
for the 2011 Fair
Board
Awards
For every project you
bring to the Fair the
more you will qualify
for a cash drawing
4-Hrsquoers qualify for a $50 drawing So
the more project entries
the greater the chance you
have at winning
Parents and siblings qualify
for a $100 drawing
So the more project entries in Open
Class the greater
the chance to win
We canrsquot wait to see
all the 4-H and
Open Class entries
at the 2011
Fremont County Fair
WE WANT YOU
FAIR QUEEN CONTEST DIVISION 105
Class 950 Fair Board Event
Superintendents Roberta Aistrope Penny Malcom
and Angie Alley
General Rules
1 Each contestant must be at least 16
years of age and not more than 21
years of age on the first day of the
Iowa State Fair
2 Contestants must never have been
married or have children
3 A county fair queen must reside in
the county or an adjoining county if
the majority of her activities are in
the county
4 Each contestant must be an active
member of at least one service or-
ganization in her community such as
a church group Girl Scouts 4-H etc
Eligibility is not limited to 4-H
membership
5 No professional model (one who
has had ongoing employment in
which modeling was the primary part
of the job) is eligible to compete
6 The Iowa State Fair will provide a
sash and crown for each county fair
to award their queen at the county
fair
7 The contest will be held Sunday
prior to fair
For materials regarding the Fre-mont County Fair Queen contest please contact Roberta Aistrope Angie Alley or Penny Malcom
All 4-Hrsquoers and family
members are encouraged
to help with the clean up
of the Fremont County
Fair building amp grounds
The first clean up day is
scheduled for Thursday
July 14 from
5 pmmdash9 pm
A meal will
be provided
by DeBruce
Grain that
evening
The second
clean up day is Saturday
July 16 from
9 ammdash Noon
Please make time
to help with this
important task
We want to show our
Fremont County Fair pride
and make our fairgrounds
as welcom-
ing and
friendly as
we can
Important County Fair Information Changes
CLEAN UP DAYS QUEEN CONTEST FAIR BOARD
Io w a 4 -H Gro w ing a nd Le a rni ng To ge t he r
Why Make A Rain Barrel
FUNDRAISER FOR CWF AND CLUB PROJECT
CHERRY PIE
AUCTION
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS
We are excited to report that over 20 youth have turned in their applications for the
2012 CWF trip There is much to organize and plan between now and June 2012
Please read the following guidelines and pre-requisites
CWF QUALIFICATIONS
4-H record book must be completed and turned in for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011)
Must have completed two years of club work immediately prior to Washington DC trip Must be a Senior 4-H member and completed sophomore year of high school at trip time Must carry citizenship project during year of trip
Must attend training sessions as much as possible Must participate in money making projects or have parent substitute (fair food stand amp cherry pie) Contribute monetarily if unable to help
Contact Extension Office in advance if not attending meeting Final selection made by Youth Committee
CWF EXPECTATIONS
Active 4-H member for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011) Turn in Record books two years prior to the trip Submit Record book for year of trip (2012) Enroll in the Citizenship Project and show project sheets in the Record Books Participate in club activities community service Participate in fair activities Participate in Cherry Pie Contest Participate in the Food Stand during fair Attend training sessions as much as possible
Rain barrels conserve water provide mineral-rich water for plants and animals
improve ground water quality and help prevent erosion and flooding
YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE IN A PROJECT TOGETHER and RAISE MONEY FOR CWF
Each 4-H Club has received one rain barrel kit and includes one 55-gallon food-graderecycled drum over-
flow hose and all fittings Once your have completed the barrel please promote the ldquopricerdquo of your hard
work and display it around town and the county fair
Prep Clean and dry your barrel If its sides are glossy you might sand the surface lightly Use tack
cloth or vacuum residue Prime Its a good idea to prime your barrel first You will want to purchase
plastic primer The same kind thats used for plastic furniture Paint Use outdoor acrylic paint such as exterior house
paint to paint your barrel Use up old paint from past projects Check out the SWAP Shop at the Fremont County Land-
fill Some artist have used Krylon Fusion or RustOleum spray paint Finish After the paint has dried completely apply
one or two coats of spray on polyurethane Once dry be sure to promote its worth
Rain Barrels will be auctioned off
during Cherry Pie auction
Mark your calendars and
Fair Entry Sheet
The Cherry Pie Auction
is Saturday June 23
The Cherry Pie Baking Auction is the
major fundraiser for the CWF trip
All 4-Hrsquoers planning on going to
Washington DC are ldquomandatorilyrdquo
encouraged to participate
This is not about being a purple
ribbon pie baker This is about every-
one supporting Fremont County
4-H That makes ALL who partici-
pate a Grand Champion
For a complete description of the rules
and guidelines please see the fair book
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Updates on Updates
SERVICE PROJECT SERVICE amp LEADERSHIP
Thanks to Jessica Lowthorp Keegan
Bintz Billy Dyke Sue Dyke and
Heidi Lowthorp for helping the Of-
fice fold the 400 Fair Books
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
will be cleaning Fairgrounds
after fair on the evening of
July 26 (tear down stalls at
arena clean kitchen clean
buildings)
NEED VOLUNTEERS To
help clean the Fairgrounds be-
fore day camps (floors kitchen
and bathrooms) The first day
would be June 7 10 am to
noon Second cleanup day for
camps would be June 15 10
am to noon
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
DAYCAMPS IF INTERME-
DIATES ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING COUNSELORS
NEED PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEED VOLUNTEERS Also
PLEASE HELP with set up for
HORSE CAMP on June 23
starting at 9 am until done
(setting up stalls and cleaning
sleeping areas)
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
need a volunteer to pick up
State Fair projects on Sunday
August 21 We do have a vol-
unteer to take items to the
State Fair
State of Iowa
Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)
Taking Student Applications
Any youth between the ages of 14
and 20 during the 2011-2012 school
year and interested in having an
opportunity to share opinions with
people who can affect change in
this state is encouraged to apply
SIYAC will be accepting applica-
tions for the 2011-2012 school year
until May 31 2011 You can either
apply online through email or print
an application and mail it in
SIYAC members are expected to
communicate with their school
community and state leaders to
address issues and promote positive
youth development
For more information visit the
SIYACrsquos website at http
wwwicydiowagovSIYAC
abouthtml or contact the coordina-
tor Allan Tritch at 515-725-2836 or
at allantritchiowagov
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
4-H PLEDGE
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE
AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB MY COMMUNITY MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD
Chelsey heinesndash page for horse
camp presenterhellip on judges
sheethellip
NOTE For the open class FMPmdashmake a flat file Counter field Have tab
order Could have a drop down choose for classes
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers Aiming for Adventure
This year Logan Wood of the Riverside Rockets was chosen to serve on the Iowa State
4-H Council This year he will not only be a full-time delegate but installed as a newly
selected Council member for 2011-2012 Billy Dyke of the Silver Skylarks and Preston
Schaaf of the Riverside Rockets will be initiated into the Iowa State
Technology Team The installation ceremony will be conducted on
the last day of the Conference
This event is being held June 28-30 at Iowa State
The conference will consist of a gathering of more than 1000 youth delegates residential
life in Iowa State residence halls educational fun innovative workshops motivational speakers enriching community
service projects evening entertainment activities dances bowling casino night swimming an Iowa picnic formal
banquet and a chance to share your talents and creativity in the Talent Show
Fremont County 4-Hrsquoers attending the 2011 Conference are Billy Dyke Logan Doty Haven Hack-
worth Dakotah Jamison Will Longinaker Molly Longman Andrew Luke Preston Schaaf Logan
Wood and Emily Whitehead
IOWA 4-H STATE CONFERENCE
The Iowa 4ndashH Center is proud to be fully accredited
by the American Camping Association The ACA
logo is your assurance that our camp is operated
and committed to the highest standards
(SESS) SAFETY AND EDUCATION IN SHOOTING SPORTS
ATTENTION ALL 4-H YOUTH
INTERESTED IN SHOOTING
SPORTS GRADES 4-8
Registration limited to first 40 youth ndash Due June 10
What Overnight Camp ndash archery wildlife air rifle outdoor cooking
When Wednesday June 22 amp Thursday June 23
Registration 1200 pm ndash 100 pm (Wednesday)
Camp Ends 900 am (Thursday)
Who Youth interested in Shooting Sports 4th ndash 8th grades
Where Westfair grounds 2 miles east of I-80 on HWY 6 Council Bluffs IA
Experience No experience needed
Cost $20 TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED
Accommodations Tent camping and restrooms Contact the Extension Office (374-2351)
with any questions
How many
times will
you qualify
for the 2011 Fair
Board
Awards
For every project you
bring to the Fair the
more you will qualify
for a cash drawing
4-Hrsquoers qualify for a $50 drawing So
the more project entries
the greater the chance you
have at winning
Parents and siblings qualify
for a $100 drawing
So the more project entries in Open
Class the greater
the chance to win
We canrsquot wait to see
all the 4-H and
Open Class entries
at the 2011
Fremont County Fair
WE WANT YOU
FAIR QUEEN CONTEST DIVISION 105
Class 950 Fair Board Event
Superintendents Roberta Aistrope Penny Malcom
and Angie Alley
General Rules
1 Each contestant must be at least 16
years of age and not more than 21
years of age on the first day of the
Iowa State Fair
2 Contestants must never have been
married or have children
3 A county fair queen must reside in
the county or an adjoining county if
the majority of her activities are in
the county
4 Each contestant must be an active
member of at least one service or-
ganization in her community such as
a church group Girl Scouts 4-H etc
Eligibility is not limited to 4-H
membership
5 No professional model (one who
has had ongoing employment in
which modeling was the primary part
of the job) is eligible to compete
6 The Iowa State Fair will provide a
sash and crown for each county fair
to award their queen at the county
fair
7 The contest will be held Sunday
prior to fair
For materials regarding the Fre-mont County Fair Queen contest please contact Roberta Aistrope Angie Alley or Penny Malcom
All 4-Hrsquoers and family
members are encouraged
to help with the clean up
of the Fremont County
Fair building amp grounds
The first clean up day is
scheduled for Thursday
July 14 from
5 pmmdash9 pm
A meal will
be provided
by DeBruce
Grain that
evening
The second
clean up day is Saturday
July 16 from
9 ammdash Noon
Please make time
to help with this
important task
We want to show our
Fremont County Fair pride
and make our fairgrounds
as welcom-
ing and
friendly as
we can
Important County Fair Information Changes
CLEAN UP DAYS QUEEN CONTEST FAIR BOARD
Io w a 4 -H Gro w ing a nd Le a rni ng To ge t he r
Why Make A Rain Barrel
FUNDRAISER FOR CWF AND CLUB PROJECT
CHERRY PIE
AUCTION
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS
We are excited to report that over 20 youth have turned in their applications for the
2012 CWF trip There is much to organize and plan between now and June 2012
Please read the following guidelines and pre-requisites
CWF QUALIFICATIONS
4-H record book must be completed and turned in for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011)
Must have completed two years of club work immediately prior to Washington DC trip Must be a Senior 4-H member and completed sophomore year of high school at trip time Must carry citizenship project during year of trip
Must attend training sessions as much as possible Must participate in money making projects or have parent substitute (fair food stand amp cherry pie) Contribute monetarily if unable to help
Contact Extension Office in advance if not attending meeting Final selection made by Youth Committee
CWF EXPECTATIONS
Active 4-H member for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011) Turn in Record books two years prior to the trip Submit Record book for year of trip (2012) Enroll in the Citizenship Project and show project sheets in the Record Books Participate in club activities community service Participate in fair activities Participate in Cherry Pie Contest Participate in the Food Stand during fair Attend training sessions as much as possible
Rain barrels conserve water provide mineral-rich water for plants and animals
improve ground water quality and help prevent erosion and flooding
YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE IN A PROJECT TOGETHER and RAISE MONEY FOR CWF
Each 4-H Club has received one rain barrel kit and includes one 55-gallon food-graderecycled drum over-
flow hose and all fittings Once your have completed the barrel please promote the ldquopricerdquo of your hard
work and display it around town and the county fair
Prep Clean and dry your barrel If its sides are glossy you might sand the surface lightly Use tack
cloth or vacuum residue Prime Its a good idea to prime your barrel first You will want to purchase
plastic primer The same kind thats used for plastic furniture Paint Use outdoor acrylic paint such as exterior house
paint to paint your barrel Use up old paint from past projects Check out the SWAP Shop at the Fremont County Land-
fill Some artist have used Krylon Fusion or RustOleum spray paint Finish After the paint has dried completely apply
one or two coats of spray on polyurethane Once dry be sure to promote its worth
Rain Barrels will be auctioned off
during Cherry Pie auction
Mark your calendars and
Fair Entry Sheet
The Cherry Pie Auction
is Saturday June 23
The Cherry Pie Baking Auction is the
major fundraiser for the CWF trip
All 4-Hrsquoers planning on going to
Washington DC are ldquomandatorilyrdquo
encouraged to participate
This is not about being a purple
ribbon pie baker This is about every-
one supporting Fremont County
4-H That makes ALL who partici-
pate a Grand Champion
For a complete description of the rules
and guidelines please see the fair book
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Updates on Updates
SERVICE PROJECT SERVICE amp LEADERSHIP
Thanks to Jessica Lowthorp Keegan
Bintz Billy Dyke Sue Dyke and
Heidi Lowthorp for helping the Of-
fice fold the 400 Fair Books
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
will be cleaning Fairgrounds
after fair on the evening of
July 26 (tear down stalls at
arena clean kitchen clean
buildings)
NEED VOLUNTEERS To
help clean the Fairgrounds be-
fore day camps (floors kitchen
and bathrooms) The first day
would be June 7 10 am to
noon Second cleanup day for
camps would be June 15 10
am to noon
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
DAYCAMPS IF INTERME-
DIATES ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING COUNSELORS
NEED PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEED VOLUNTEERS Also
PLEASE HELP with set up for
HORSE CAMP on June 23
starting at 9 am until done
(setting up stalls and cleaning
sleeping areas)
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
need a volunteer to pick up
State Fair projects on Sunday
August 21 We do have a vol-
unteer to take items to the
State Fair
State of Iowa
Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)
Taking Student Applications
Any youth between the ages of 14
and 20 during the 2011-2012 school
year and interested in having an
opportunity to share opinions with
people who can affect change in
this state is encouraged to apply
SIYAC will be accepting applica-
tions for the 2011-2012 school year
until May 31 2011 You can either
apply online through email or print
an application and mail it in
SIYAC members are expected to
communicate with their school
community and state leaders to
address issues and promote positive
youth development
For more information visit the
SIYACrsquos website at http
wwwicydiowagovSIYAC
abouthtml or contact the coordina-
tor Allan Tritch at 515-725-2836 or
at allantritchiowagov
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
How many
times will
you qualify
for the 2011 Fair
Board
Awards
For every project you
bring to the Fair the
more you will qualify
for a cash drawing
4-Hrsquoers qualify for a $50 drawing So
the more project entries
the greater the chance you
have at winning
Parents and siblings qualify
for a $100 drawing
So the more project entries in Open
Class the greater
the chance to win
We canrsquot wait to see
all the 4-H and
Open Class entries
at the 2011
Fremont County Fair
WE WANT YOU
FAIR QUEEN CONTEST DIVISION 105
Class 950 Fair Board Event
Superintendents Roberta Aistrope Penny Malcom
and Angie Alley
General Rules
1 Each contestant must be at least 16
years of age and not more than 21
years of age on the first day of the
Iowa State Fair
2 Contestants must never have been
married or have children
3 A county fair queen must reside in
the county or an adjoining county if
the majority of her activities are in
the county
4 Each contestant must be an active
member of at least one service or-
ganization in her community such as
a church group Girl Scouts 4-H etc
Eligibility is not limited to 4-H
membership
5 No professional model (one who
has had ongoing employment in
which modeling was the primary part
of the job) is eligible to compete
6 The Iowa State Fair will provide a
sash and crown for each county fair
to award their queen at the county
fair
7 The contest will be held Sunday
prior to fair
For materials regarding the Fre-mont County Fair Queen contest please contact Roberta Aistrope Angie Alley or Penny Malcom
All 4-Hrsquoers and family
members are encouraged
to help with the clean up
of the Fremont County
Fair building amp grounds
The first clean up day is
scheduled for Thursday
July 14 from
5 pmmdash9 pm
A meal will
be provided
by DeBruce
Grain that
evening
The second
clean up day is Saturday
July 16 from
9 ammdash Noon
Please make time
to help with this
important task
We want to show our
Fremont County Fair pride
and make our fairgrounds
as welcom-
ing and
friendly as
we can
Important County Fair Information Changes
CLEAN UP DAYS QUEEN CONTEST FAIR BOARD
Io w a 4 -H Gro w ing a nd Le a rni ng To ge t he r
Why Make A Rain Barrel
FUNDRAISER FOR CWF AND CLUB PROJECT
CHERRY PIE
AUCTION
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS
We are excited to report that over 20 youth have turned in their applications for the
2012 CWF trip There is much to organize and plan between now and June 2012
Please read the following guidelines and pre-requisites
CWF QUALIFICATIONS
4-H record book must be completed and turned in for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011)
Must have completed two years of club work immediately prior to Washington DC trip Must be a Senior 4-H member and completed sophomore year of high school at trip time Must carry citizenship project during year of trip
Must attend training sessions as much as possible Must participate in money making projects or have parent substitute (fair food stand amp cherry pie) Contribute monetarily if unable to help
Contact Extension Office in advance if not attending meeting Final selection made by Youth Committee
CWF EXPECTATIONS
Active 4-H member for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011) Turn in Record books two years prior to the trip Submit Record book for year of trip (2012) Enroll in the Citizenship Project and show project sheets in the Record Books Participate in club activities community service Participate in fair activities Participate in Cherry Pie Contest Participate in the Food Stand during fair Attend training sessions as much as possible
Rain barrels conserve water provide mineral-rich water for plants and animals
improve ground water quality and help prevent erosion and flooding
YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE IN A PROJECT TOGETHER and RAISE MONEY FOR CWF
Each 4-H Club has received one rain barrel kit and includes one 55-gallon food-graderecycled drum over-
flow hose and all fittings Once your have completed the barrel please promote the ldquopricerdquo of your hard
work and display it around town and the county fair
Prep Clean and dry your barrel If its sides are glossy you might sand the surface lightly Use tack
cloth or vacuum residue Prime Its a good idea to prime your barrel first You will want to purchase
plastic primer The same kind thats used for plastic furniture Paint Use outdoor acrylic paint such as exterior house
paint to paint your barrel Use up old paint from past projects Check out the SWAP Shop at the Fremont County Land-
fill Some artist have used Krylon Fusion or RustOleum spray paint Finish After the paint has dried completely apply
one or two coats of spray on polyurethane Once dry be sure to promote its worth
Rain Barrels will be auctioned off
during Cherry Pie auction
Mark your calendars and
Fair Entry Sheet
The Cherry Pie Auction
is Saturday June 23
The Cherry Pie Baking Auction is the
major fundraiser for the CWF trip
All 4-Hrsquoers planning on going to
Washington DC are ldquomandatorilyrdquo
encouraged to participate
This is not about being a purple
ribbon pie baker This is about every-
one supporting Fremont County
4-H That makes ALL who partici-
pate a Grand Champion
For a complete description of the rules
and guidelines please see the fair book
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Updates on Updates
SERVICE PROJECT SERVICE amp LEADERSHIP
Thanks to Jessica Lowthorp Keegan
Bintz Billy Dyke Sue Dyke and
Heidi Lowthorp for helping the Of-
fice fold the 400 Fair Books
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
will be cleaning Fairgrounds
after fair on the evening of
July 26 (tear down stalls at
arena clean kitchen clean
buildings)
NEED VOLUNTEERS To
help clean the Fairgrounds be-
fore day camps (floors kitchen
and bathrooms) The first day
would be June 7 10 am to
noon Second cleanup day for
camps would be June 15 10
am to noon
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
DAYCAMPS IF INTERME-
DIATES ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING COUNSELORS
NEED PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEED VOLUNTEERS Also
PLEASE HELP with set up for
HORSE CAMP on June 23
starting at 9 am until done
(setting up stalls and cleaning
sleeping areas)
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
need a volunteer to pick up
State Fair projects on Sunday
August 21 We do have a vol-
unteer to take items to the
State Fair
State of Iowa
Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)
Taking Student Applications
Any youth between the ages of 14
and 20 during the 2011-2012 school
year and interested in having an
opportunity to share opinions with
people who can affect change in
this state is encouraged to apply
SIYAC will be accepting applica-
tions for the 2011-2012 school year
until May 31 2011 You can either
apply online through email or print
an application and mail it in
SIYAC members are expected to
communicate with their school
community and state leaders to
address issues and promote positive
youth development
For more information visit the
SIYACrsquos website at http
wwwicydiowagovSIYAC
abouthtml or contact the coordina-
tor Allan Tritch at 515-725-2836 or
at allantritchiowagov
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
Why Make A Rain Barrel
FUNDRAISER FOR CWF AND CLUB PROJECT
CHERRY PIE
AUCTION
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS
We are excited to report that over 20 youth have turned in their applications for the
2012 CWF trip There is much to organize and plan between now and June 2012
Please read the following guidelines and pre-requisites
CWF QUALIFICATIONS
4-H record book must be completed and turned in for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011)
Must have completed two years of club work immediately prior to Washington DC trip Must be a Senior 4-H member and completed sophomore year of high school at trip time Must carry citizenship project during year of trip
Must attend training sessions as much as possible Must participate in money making projects or have parent substitute (fair food stand amp cherry pie) Contribute monetarily if unable to help
Contact Extension Office in advance if not attending meeting Final selection made by Youth Committee
CWF EXPECTATIONS
Active 4-H member for the two years prior to CWF (2010 amp 2011) Turn in Record books two years prior to the trip Submit Record book for year of trip (2012) Enroll in the Citizenship Project and show project sheets in the Record Books Participate in club activities community service Participate in fair activities Participate in Cherry Pie Contest Participate in the Food Stand during fair Attend training sessions as much as possible
Rain barrels conserve water provide mineral-rich water for plants and animals
improve ground water quality and help prevent erosion and flooding
YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE IN A PROJECT TOGETHER and RAISE MONEY FOR CWF
Each 4-H Club has received one rain barrel kit and includes one 55-gallon food-graderecycled drum over-
flow hose and all fittings Once your have completed the barrel please promote the ldquopricerdquo of your hard
work and display it around town and the county fair
Prep Clean and dry your barrel If its sides are glossy you might sand the surface lightly Use tack
cloth or vacuum residue Prime Its a good idea to prime your barrel first You will want to purchase
plastic primer The same kind thats used for plastic furniture Paint Use outdoor acrylic paint such as exterior house
paint to paint your barrel Use up old paint from past projects Check out the SWAP Shop at the Fremont County Land-
fill Some artist have used Krylon Fusion or RustOleum spray paint Finish After the paint has dried completely apply
one or two coats of spray on polyurethane Once dry be sure to promote its worth
Rain Barrels will be auctioned off
during Cherry Pie auction
Mark your calendars and
Fair Entry Sheet
The Cherry Pie Auction
is Saturday June 23
The Cherry Pie Baking Auction is the
major fundraiser for the CWF trip
All 4-Hrsquoers planning on going to
Washington DC are ldquomandatorilyrdquo
encouraged to participate
This is not about being a purple
ribbon pie baker This is about every-
one supporting Fremont County
4-H That makes ALL who partici-
pate a Grand Champion
For a complete description of the rules
and guidelines please see the fair book
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Updates on Updates
SERVICE PROJECT SERVICE amp LEADERSHIP
Thanks to Jessica Lowthorp Keegan
Bintz Billy Dyke Sue Dyke and
Heidi Lowthorp for helping the Of-
fice fold the 400 Fair Books
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
will be cleaning Fairgrounds
after fair on the evening of
July 26 (tear down stalls at
arena clean kitchen clean
buildings)
NEED VOLUNTEERS To
help clean the Fairgrounds be-
fore day camps (floors kitchen
and bathrooms) The first day
would be June 7 10 am to
noon Second cleanup day for
camps would be June 15 10
am to noon
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
DAYCAMPS IF INTERME-
DIATES ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING COUNSELORS
NEED PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEED VOLUNTEERS Also
PLEASE HELP with set up for
HORSE CAMP on June 23
starting at 9 am until done
(setting up stalls and cleaning
sleeping areas)
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
need a volunteer to pick up
State Fair projects on Sunday
August 21 We do have a vol-
unteer to take items to the
State Fair
State of Iowa
Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)
Taking Student Applications
Any youth between the ages of 14
and 20 during the 2011-2012 school
year and interested in having an
opportunity to share opinions with
people who can affect change in
this state is encouraged to apply
SIYAC will be accepting applica-
tions for the 2011-2012 school year
until May 31 2011 You can either
apply online through email or print
an application and mail it in
SIYAC members are expected to
communicate with their school
community and state leaders to
address issues and promote positive
youth development
For more information visit the
SIYACrsquos website at http
wwwicydiowagovSIYAC
abouthtml or contact the coordina-
tor Allan Tritch at 515-725-2836 or
at allantritchiowagov
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Updates on Updates
SERVICE PROJECT SERVICE amp LEADERSHIP
Thanks to Jessica Lowthorp Keegan
Bintz Billy Dyke Sue Dyke and
Heidi Lowthorp for helping the Of-
fice fold the 400 Fair Books
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
will be cleaning Fairgrounds
after fair on the evening of
July 26 (tear down stalls at
arena clean kitchen clean
buildings)
NEED VOLUNTEERS To
help clean the Fairgrounds be-
fore day camps (floors kitchen
and bathrooms) The first day
would be June 7 10 am to
noon Second cleanup day for
camps would be June 15 10
am to noon
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
DAYCAMPS IF INTERME-
DIATES ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING COUNSELORS
NEED PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEED VOLUNTEERS Also
PLEASE HELP with set up for
HORSE CAMP on June 23
starting at 9 am until done
(setting up stalls and cleaning
sleeping areas)
NEED VOLUNTEERS We
need a volunteer to pick up
State Fair projects on Sunday
August 21 We do have a vol-
unteer to take items to the
State Fair
State of Iowa
Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)
Taking Student Applications
Any youth between the ages of 14
and 20 during the 2011-2012 school
year and interested in having an
opportunity to share opinions with
people who can affect change in
this state is encouraged to apply
SIYAC will be accepting applica-
tions for the 2011-2012 school year
until May 31 2011 You can either
apply online through email or print
an application and mail it in
SIYAC members are expected to
communicate with their school
community and state leaders to
address issues and promote positive
youth development
For more information visit the
SIYACrsquos website at http
wwwicydiowagovSIYAC
abouthtml or contact the coordina-
tor Allan Tritch at 515-725-2836 or
at allantritchiowagov
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-H Tip Sheets Help Youth Prepare For County Fair Judges
2) What steps did you take to learn or do this Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit 3) What were the most important things you learned For child development exhibits be pre-pared to explain bullWhat you learned about children or what the children gained by using the items in the exhibit
bullEvidence that all objectstoys etc have been tried out with children
bullWhy the project or idea is appropriate for the age or development of the child
Members are encouraged to use the
tip sheets as a guide when sharing
their Exhibit write-up as well
Tip Sheets can be found online at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hprojectstipsheetshtm
The following is an example of the
text from a Tip Sheet for Child Devel-
opment
4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITS
IOWA 4-H EXHIBIT TIP SHEET
For all exhibits be prepared to explain
1) What did you plan to learn or do (What was your exhibit goal(s) )
NEW THIS YEAR
Tip Sheets have been created to
help 4-Hrsquoers prepare for the judging
process within each Project Area
The Tip Sheets provide criteria
(whatrsquos the judge looking for) and
other helpful information regarding
the evaluation of a project Remem-
ber it is important that the judges
see ldquolearningrdquo in each 4-H exhibit that
is brought to the fair
Judges will also be using the tip
sheets as they prepare for visiting
with each 4-Hrsquoer about their exhibits
Animal and Other Project Updates REGIONAL TABLE SETTING 2011 4-H ANIMAL ID SHEET INFO
With last yearrsquos success in the project of
Table Setting Region 17 will again host
its regional event in Fremont County
Participants select a theme and dis-
play one table setting including table
covering dishes glassware silver-
ware centerpiece and menu
Youth will first compete in their county
and winners in each age group Junior
Intermediate and Senior 4-H
Grade divisions and in each category
Formal and Casual for a maximum of six
entries per county will be invited to com-
pete in the Region 17 finals Regional winners will gather on
Wednesday August 3
This corresponds with the 88th Annual
Sidney Championship Rodeo held August
2-6 Wednesday August 3rd is set aside
as 4-H night and all members in uniform
will be admitted FREE
ALSO
4-Hrsquoers who will be
showing dogs or cats
at the Fremont County Fair
need to have a current
rabies vaccination for
each animal to be shown
This process can be done online at
httpsiowa4honlinecom
The web link for the Animal ID Entry
Online Help Sheet can be found at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu
4hEnrollmentDocs
LivestockEntryForFamiliespdf
Animal projects to be shown at the Fre-
mont County Fair that are not weighed in
and tagged on a county-wide basis must
be identified on an animal identification
(ID) sheet by the 4-H or FFA member and
on file at the Fremont County Extension
office on or before May 15
TWO YOUTH CANNOT IDENTIFY
THE SAME ANIMAL ON
THEIR ID SHEETS
This includes projects such as breeding
beef bucketbottle calf cow-calf pair
dairy cattle dairy goats dogs feeder
calves horses llamas meat goatsdoes
pets poultry rabbits sheep PB ewes
only and swine breeding only
ID Sheets are specific to the animal
being shown and there are different
ID sheets for various animals
4-H Project TIP SHEETS
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H
Livestock Premium Book
amp Other Info Online NOW
The 2011 State Fair 4-H Live-stock Premium Book is now online on the 4-H Livestock State Fair
page
The premium book is also on the Iowa State Fair website Keep in mind this yearrsquos entry process will be the same as last year
Entry forms will be online soon and are editable pdf documents that stafffamilies can fill out and print to take to County Offices BY
JULY 1
4-H Livestock Entry Form
Submit to County Office by July 1
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
submit to County Office by July 1
11th and 12th Graders
Beef Sheep or Swine Exhibi-
tors
NO ENTRY FEE
Sign up on 4-H entry form or at
the State Fair
WHEN IS IT SheepmdashSunday August 14 100 pm
SwinemdashSunday August 14 430 pm
BeefmdashMonday August 15 530 pm
WHAT IS IT Incorporates knowledge of animal produc-
tion and the future of the animal industry
Score Combines 5 categories written
exam personal interview 30 minute skill-a
-thon showmanship and best show ribbon
Top 3 Winners
in each species receive
1st Placemdash$1000
2nd Placemdash$500
3rd Placemdash$250
Vet Camp is an educational exciting
hands-on learning program aimed at
encouraging children ages 10-18 to
learn about animal health welfare and
what it is like to be an animal doctor
Vet Camp is a two hour program
focusing on both large and small
animal veterinary medicine
Vet Camp is FREE with
paid State Fair admission
All Vet Camps are from 1-3 pm and held on Friday August 12 through Monday August 15
30 spots are available per session and session will be assigned according to date
received
Registration Deadline
is June 1 The registration form is available online at
wwwiowastatefairorg or come to the Ex-tension office and we can make a copy for
you
For further information contact Emily Brewer Iowa State Fair PO Box 57130 Des Moines IA 50317-0003 or
ebreweriowastatefairorg
State Fair 4-H Market Broiler
Entry Form Due June 1
The 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H market broiler entry form is online and available on
the poultry page
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4hprojectslivestockpoultryhtm
Remember these special entries are due June 1 to the State 4-H Of-
fice
No other entry is necessary for the market broiler division The chicks will be delivered
around June 20 and an information letter will be sent out to all entrants in early June
with more information (Mike Anderson)
2011 Iowa State Fair News and Opportunities
EDUCATIONAL VET CAMP STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOKS 4-H Announces State Fair
Special Event Line-Up
Filmmaking Robotics Cooking
and Fashion Design Challenges
await young Iowans during 4-H
Events at the Iowa State Fair
Aug 12
4-H Robotics Aug 13-14
Aug 15-17
Aug 19-20
Iowa teens and pre-teens may
apply now to participate in these
events according to Shelly Greving
marketing director for ISU Extension
4-H Youth Development
Youth do not have to be a 4-H
member to apply for these team
challenges However at least one
member of each team must be a
4-Hrsquoer
Application Deadline for all
challenges is JUNE 1
Selected applicants will be an-
nounced July 1
Look for additional information on the
team challenges at
httpwwwextensioniastateedu4h
statefair
MARKET BROILER INFORMATION
IOWA STATE FAIR PREMIER
EXHIBITOR CONTEST
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Whatrsquos on Your Individual Entry Form
Please take time to review the areas you have enrolled and what projects you
will actually bring to the 2011 Fremont County Fair
Animals
Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Horse amp Pony
Meat Goats
Pets
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Creative Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Agriculture amp Natural
Resources
Crop Production
Environment amp Sustainability
Horticulture
Outdoor Adventure
Safety amp Education in Shoot-
ing Sports
Family amp Consumer Sci-
ences
Child Development
Clothing
Consumer Management
Food amp Nutrition
Health
Home Improvement
Sewing
Personal Development
Citizenship
Communication
Leadership
Self Determined
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Mechanics
Woodworking
Science Engineering amp
Technology
Aerospace
Biological amp Chemical
Sciences
Computers amp Networking
Digital Storytelling
Earth amp Climate
Geospatial Mapping (GPS
GSI)
Robotics
Science in our Everyday Lives
Fair Project Areas
Volunteers from Fremont County completed the Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(SESS) Training and also participated in two modules within Volunteer Training
We appreciate their dedication and commitment
to the youth of our county and especially 4-H
Anne Chambers ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Scott Lowthorp ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Andrea Rexroth ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to Larger Service (Spring 2011)
Gary Whipple ndash Charting a Greener Path (Fall 2010) and My Hands to larger Service (Spring 2011)
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