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COUNTY ADDRESS, CITY, STATE | XXX-XXX-XXXX | OFFICE HOURS LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/COUNTYNAMEHERE

400 E. 11TH STREET, CLINTON, IOWA — 563.659.5125

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December—January 2015

Market Beef Weigh-In and

Verification in 4hOnline

4-H Foundation Gala

CWF Trip

Annual Volunteer Training

4-H New Volunteer Training

Iowa 4-H Foundation & 4-H

Scholarship opportunities

4-H Dodgeball Tournament

4-H Afterschool Programs

Fruit Sales

Clinton County Extension 400 East 11th Street DeWitt, IA 52742 Phone: (563) 659-5125 Fax: (563) 659-5126

Upcoming Activities

2015 Clinton County Youth Council members are (front from left): Makaila Moore, Madison Burke, Rebecca Martin, Megan Slattery, Sabrina Benedict, Morgan McGarry, (second) Kristen Flathers, Hannah Burken, Blair Bennis, Allison Hughes, Caitlin Lamp, Zach Hamilton, Brett Henningsen, (back) Beth Nelson, Montanna Krogmann, Lucas Hughes, Wade Gerlach, Justin Swanton. Not pictured: Jacob Puetz.

2014 Clinton County 4-H Youth Committee members are (front from left): Jean Bormann, Lisa Burke-Martin, Brianne Johnson and Linda Wiese; (back) Lana Griswold, Jackie Crowley, James Lenth, Leon Wagemester, Nancy Spain, Mike Goodall and Zach Hamilton. Not pictured: Joanne Guise, Jessie Jacobi, Bryan Whitman and Linda Whitman.

CLINTON COUNTY CONNECTION

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

Market Beef Weigh-In — December 20, 8AM, DeWitt Vet

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult

partnerships and research-based experiences.

Clinton County Fair and Iowa State Fair market beef must be weighed and ear tagged. Returning bucket calves are to be brought to the weigh-in if you plan to show them in a market class at the 2015 Clinton County Fair. There is a $1.00 ear tag fee per animal. State Fair animals will be weighed, ear tagged, and identified by retinal imaging. There is a $5.00 fee per animal nominated for State Fair. Ak-Sar-Ben animals will be weighed, ear tagged (USDA tag), and have a DNA hair sample taken. There is a $5.00 fee per animal nominated for Ak-Sar-Ben. If your animal will be shown in a breed class, you must bring all of your breed information with you to the weigh-in. This includes the tattoo number, sire name, and the sire registration number. This information is required even if you do not yet have registration papers. If you purchased your animal, the person you bought it from should have that information. If you weigh-in a heifer as a market heifer, you have until May 15 to switch it to a breeding heifer; however, the same animal cannot be identified as both a market and breeding animal.

Beef weigh-in for market beef projects will take place on December 20 starting at 8:00 a.m. at the DeWitt Vet Clinic. Once again, we have established time slots for clubs, to keep the wait time at a minimum. 8:00 a.m. -DeWitt Hustlers, Mohawk/Minnehaha, DeWitt FFA 9:00 a.m. - Northeast FFA, Goose Lake Jr. Feeders 10:00 a.m.- Cal-Wheat FFA, CW Jr. Ag, Wapsi Valley 11:00 a.m.- Orange Future Leaders, Delmar Hot Shots, Equine Fever 12:00 p.m.- Charlotte Jr. Producers, Welton Jr. Farmers 1:00 p.m. - Iowanna, Iowanna Jrs

***NEW THIS YEAR— All market and breeding beef that will be attending an out-of-state show in 2015 must have a USDA ear tag (shows include Ak-Sar-Ben, Junior Nationals, etc.).

Calling all 4-H Members, Families, Volunteers and Supporters. Eastern Iowa is hosting the Iowa 4-H Foundation GALA Saturday Feb. 28 at the Marriott Hotel in Cedar Rapids. Clinton 4-H has the potential to benefit from the proceeds. 4-H members can donate an item/4-H project for the silent auction and 50% of the proceeds will go back to their club or county endowment, determined by the 4-H member. You may buy a ticket or find friends and be a table sponsor! Anyone can volunteer to help the night of the event. The Iowa 4-H Foundation needs volunteers to help set up the silent auction, registration and desert auction.

For more information www.iowa4hfoundation.org/gala. Please note if offering as a Table, Print, Clover, Hospitality, Event or Presenting sponsor your county may be eligible for a percentage of the proceeds.

4-H Foundation Gala — February 28, 2015

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

4-H Endowment Fundraiser Thank You!

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult

partnerships and research-based experiences.

Citizenship Washington Focus

The Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a nine-day trip for 4-H youth in 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The 2015 trip will take place June 5-13. The trip provides a setting to experience leadership and citizenship in a whole different way at the National 4-H Center. Some highlights of the trip are: Lincoln’s Springfield, Gettysburg Battlefield, Capitol Hill, Smithsonian Museums, Mount Vernon and Kennedy Center. Beside tours and workshops, you’ll have time for socializing and meeting new friends.

The cost of the trip is $1,550.00 —This includes lodging, transportation, tour site admissions, and most meals. Registration and a $490 deposit will be required to secure a spot. The Clinton County Endowment Committee gives scholarships to Clinton County 4-H’ers who attend! To learn more about the trip and for registration information visit: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf Register ASAP!

Horse Judging Team

Market Beef Verification—Due February 1, 2015 All market beef project information will be entered in 4hOnline. Please log in and verify your Market Beef are entered in 4hOnline and all information complete and cor-rect by February 1, 2015. All market beef projects need to be verified in 4hOnline, including

county-fair-only animals. If your animal is registered, the tattoo and registration number must be entered in 4hOnline. Please contact the Extension Office at (563) 659-5125 with questions.

Pictured to the right is the Equine Fever Senior Horse Judging Team that received 3rd place overall at the 4H State Horse Judging Contest held at Ellsworth College. The team also received 3rd place in class placing and 5th place in oral reasons. Morgan McGarry received 7th place overall individual and Faith Ciesielski placed 5th in oral reasons. Members of the team are Morgan McGarry, Faith Ciesielski, Allyse Marx and Makaila Moore. Great Job, team!

Paul & Susan Ruchotzke Reed & Kathleen McCulloh David & Nancy Schuler Brent & Deanne Bloomberg James & Julie McCulloh Murl & Tracey McCulloh Brian & Lori McCulloh James & Abbie Pietruszynski Timothy & Jessica McCulloh

Greg & Cathy Gannon Ann & James Lenth Ray & Evelyn Stuedemann Forever Green Kim & Dan Burzlaff Ray & Nancy Costello Mike & Mary Goodall Brent & Lana Griswold Ron & Jean Bormann

Donald & Gerogianna Osborne Ange Clark & Family Goose Lake Jr. Feeders Club Charlotte Jr Producers Club Orange Future Leaders Club Sweetheart Bakery Clinton County Fair Board Wapsi Valley Club Delmar Hot Shots Club

Swanton Ag Service C.W. Jr. Ag Club ISU Extension Office Bev Barber Equine Fever Club Jacqueline Crowley

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

4-H Re-enrollment Deadline—December 1, 2014

Returning 4-H’ers and Clover Kids must enroll in 4hOnline by December 1, in order to participate in county fair. New members must be enrolled by May 15. If you have not enrolled yet, please do so ASAP. If the 4-Her re-enrolls after the December 1 deadline, and would like to exhibit in 4-H at the Club Show—Clinton County Fair, they will need to make a 5 minute presentation and present it to the Youth Committee. The presentation must be completed before May 15, 2015.

To enroll, go to www.4hOnline.com. Step by step enrollment instructions >>>

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4honline-information-families-and-leaders

4-H Annual Volunteer Training—February 17

Volunteers who are 4-H Club Leaders or Clover Kid Leaders are required to complete an annual training that strengthens their positive youth development knowledge and skills. New volunteers have one year from the date they were screened to complete the training requirements. Existing volunteers must compete annual training by July 1, each year. Training will be held at the Clinton County Extension Office on Monday February 17, 2015 from 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Julie Robinson by email at Julierob@iastate.edu or by calling the Extension Office at (563) 659-5125.

Volunteers may also participate in online training by going to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/onlinevolunteertraining If you complete online training, please send your answers to the below three questions to Julie Robinson at julierob@iastate.edu. 1. Title of webinar 2. Date viewed 3. Three things I learned or will use

Iowa 4-H Scholarship Application—Due March 1 Are you an Iowa 4-H'er planning to attend college? Consider applying for an Iowa 4-H Scholarship. The 4-H scholarship program offers more than 100 scholarships totaling over $90,000 in financial aid for Iowa youth. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $5000.

Only ONE application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H scholarships by using the Transmittal Form. Eligible Iowa 4-H youth may apply for more than one scholarship, however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per year. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/scholarships

Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship—Due February 1

The 2015 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship applications are now available online and can be found at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. There are four separate applications: Incoming Freshman, Current College Students, Hills Bank and Trust Company Leadership Grant, and Iowa 4-H Veterinary Medicine Scholarships.

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. February 1, 2015. Applicants will have the ability to save and return to the application as many times as needed. Supporting documents with instructions and helpful hints are posted as well. Letters of recommendation need to be submitted through the online form at https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

4-H Dodgeball Tournament—January 3 @1PM

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth toreach their full potential through youth adult Partnership

s and resea

rch-based experiences.

The Clinton County 4-H Youth Council is again hosting a dodgeball tournament for 4-H members. The game will start at 1:00pm at the DeWitt Middle School gymnasium. There will be three age divisions: Junior (5 player team), Intermediate (6 player team), and Senior (7 player team). ** Any club that has members wishing to play, but not enough numbers for a team may submit names to the Extension Office, where they will be placed on a team. All team members must be 4-H members. Prizes will be given to overall division champs and for team costumes—Coolest, Scariest, and Funniest are encouraged. All team members must dress appropriately or will be asked to change. Entry forms may be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/news/4-h-dodgeball-tournament-hosted-clinton-county-youth-council

Each team will need to submit an entry form, along with a $10 fee by December 19, 2014. Those who register as individuals will pay a $2 fee. Those who wish to watch and are not playing in the tournament will be charged $1.00 door at the door. Kids ages 5 and under are free. Concessions will be available.

4-H After School Programs Crime Scene Exploration (Grades 6-8)

Youth will look at a variety of evidence including fingerprints, blood drops, soil, and white powders. In these activities, they need to compare and contrast the suspect samples with the mystery sample. Through close observation, youth will be able to distinguish clues that, at first glance, appear the same. Youth will also develop critical thinking skills as they consider how reliable eyewitness testimony actually is. Youth will have a chance to be eyewitnesses themselves and test their ability to remember details. This program also strengthens the learners’ measurement skills. Measuring for a purpose, such as solving a crime, enables the learners to develop a skill while doing something that they find meaningful. Where and When: This program will meet at the Ericksen Center in Clinton during the 2014/2015 school year: 01/13, 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, & 03/03. All meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm. The cost of this program is $50.00.

Ricochet 1 (Grades 6-8) Ricochet is an Extreme Leadership Experience!! Ricochet is a program designed for middle school age youth. To Ricochet means to move round – with a lot of energy – and be unpredictable…sort of like middle school youth. Middle school age youth bounce form one thing to the next – trying on different roles – as they find their place in the world. Ricochet uses adventure and experience to bring about learning. Kids will learn by doing things themselves! Youth will build their leadership skill and learn how to get in-volved in their community. Where and When: This program will meet at the Ericksen Center in Clinton during the 2014/2015 school year: 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, & 03/05. All meetings will be held on Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm. The cost of this program is $30.00. Financial assistance is available upon request for these programs. To fill out a request please visit: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/4h to download the form. All checks should be made out to Clinton County Exten-sion. Registration Deadline: Please return registrations forms to the Extension Office no later than Friday, January 9, 2015. These programs are limited to 15 participants. Please contact Kelli with any questions kmjahn@iastate.edu or 563-570-3120.

Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

COUNTY ADDRESS, CITY, STATE | XXX-XXX-XXXX | OFFICE HOURS LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/COUNTYNAMEHERE

2015 4-H State Livestock Rule Changes/Updates

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult Pet

-Pet Show will take place on Sunday, July 19 at 9:30 am

erships and research-based experiences.

4-H Livestock Homepage: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/livestock

Horse

-Increase from 2 horses to 3 horses entered per exhibitor -ID Reminders -ID a maximum of 5 horses total per 4-H’er -Of those 5, max. of 2 can be leased ( must have a completed lease form in 4HOnline)

-Each horse can only be ID’ed by ONE 4-H’er, unless: There are more 4-H’ers in a family than horses – for example, 4-H’er A and B could both ID horse X

-State Fair exhibitors will still have to choose to show in either the 4-H horse show OR the FFA horse show, not both; but, they could show FFA at county and then 4-H at state fair (with different horses)

Meat Goats -Market meat goat class will consist of both market wethers and market does -ALL State Fair nominated meat goats (both market and breeding animals) MUST have retinal images collected -Entry limit increased from 4 total goats to 6 total (max. of 4 market or 4 breeding goats entered) -Rubber mats: If using rubber mats at State Fair, a layer of bedding must be underneath the mat

-Breeding Does 4-H ear tag OR tattoo required (State Fair does) If tattoo:

Right Ear = Herd Prefix (Ex. “RFB”) Left Ear = Individual Animal Identifier (Ex. 534)

Retinal Images REQUIRED (State Fair only) State Fair Breeding Does entered by county staff into 4HOnline

FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) -Required for ALL livestock exhibitors at both county and state fairs -Required Animal Care & Disclosure Statement (drug affidavit) for beef, meat goat, sheep, swine exhibitors

Auditorium -The Fair Auditorium is reserved for set up and large project deliveries on Friday, July 10, 2015

Beef -Top 5 Overall Market Beef and top 5 Overall Breeding Beef will be recognized -Breed divisions will be dropped in Market Heifer -Miniature Hereford Heifer and Steer classes will be added

Bucket Bottle Calf -Clover Kids have the option to either house their calves for the duration of the fair in a designated Clover Kid area or bring and take

home their calf on the day of the show. All calves staying for the duration of the fair should be identified with the Extension Office on their fair entry, submitted by June 22, 2015.

Dairy -Crossbred classes will be added to each division.

Horse -All rules and regulations will align with the 4-H 511C "Rules & Regulations for Equine Shows in Iowa" -http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/horse -Bareback pleasure classes will be added for each division -Western attire: A solid white or colored, button or snap front, long-sleeved, collared shirt is required. The following is prohibited:

personalized logo, embroidery (excluding shirt brand logo), zippers, sheer or lace fabric, embellishments, bling of any kind, includ-ing but not limited to sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirts must be tucked in. A necktie, kerchief or bolo tie are permitted, but not required. Sleeveless shirts or blouses, turtleneck sweaters, sweater vests, etc. are not permitted. Pants must be blue jeans and a belt under the loops is recommended. The 4-H armband or chevron is mandatory and the armband MUST be worn on the upper left arm. Hair must be neat and securely fastened if long, so as not to cover the rider’s number. FFA exhibitors have the option to wear their FFA jacket while showing.

2015 Clinton County Fair Updates

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Project Updates / Calendar 2014—2015

DECEMBER JANUARY

1: Deadline to apply for State

4-H Council

1: Deadline for Market Beef to

be verified in 4hOnline

1: State 4-H Recognition

Applications due, Cayla

Taylor

1: Iowa 4-H Foundation

Scholarship Applications due

17: 4-H Annual Volunteer

Training, 6:30pm, Clinton

Extension Office

20: 4-H Fruit Sale forms due to

Club Leader

23: Fruit Sales to Extension Office

1: Extension Office Closed for

New Year Holiday

3: Dodgeball Tournament,

1pm, Dewitt Middle School

12: 4-H Fruit Sale begins

14: Endowment Meeting, 5pm

19: Extension Office Closed for

Martin Luther King Day

1: Deadline to

Re-enroll in 4-H 1: Deadline for clubs to submit

4-H Yearly Club Program

6: New Volunteer Training,

Muscatine Extension Office

15: Youth Committee meeting

20: 4-H Beef Weigh-In,

8am-1pm, DeWitt Vet

Clinic

24-26: Extension Office Closed for

Christmas Holiday

Clinton County Extension Office Hours: Monday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

FEBRUARY

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age,

disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Many materials can be made available

in alternative formats for ADA clients. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence

Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964.

Clinton County Extension Staff

Annette Shipley - Regional Extension Education Director

Daleta Thurness - Regional Youth Program Specialist

Brianne Johnson - Youth Development Educator

Kelli Jahn - Youth and Families Educator

Peggy McGranahan - Office Manager

Julie Robinson - 4-H Office Assistant

Mark Schroeder - Program Coordinator

Vera Stokes - Nutrition Specialist

Dates to Remember:

December 1: Deadline to Re-Enroll in 4-H

December 20: Market Beef Weigh-In

February 1: Deadline to verify Market Beef in 4hOnline

May 15: Deadline to ID animals in 4hOnline

June 22: Deadline to make County Fair Entry

July 1: Deadline to make State Fair Entry

July 15—19: Clinton County Fair

August 13—23: 2015 Iowa State Fair