CLARKE COUNTY 4-H SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

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1 1 CLARKE COUNTY 4-H SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER NEWS FROM MALLORY Inside this issue: Families will stop receiving the 4-H newsletter and additional information after this newsletter if the member (s) have not been re-enrolled in 4-H online and paid their enrollment fee. Re-Enrollment will begin September 1 st. To receive a $20 discount, you must enroll by November 5, Don t forget to write thank you letters to all your supporters from the county fair! Record Book Project Scholarship Cowgirl Queen Re-Enrollment Pg. 2 Pg. 3 Please note, the Clarke County Extension Office will be closed Monday, September 4 th in observation of Labor day. We will be open Tuesday, September 5 th, with regular hours. Make sure if you see Darwin Downing you congratulate him in being the newest Clarke County 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee! Families please remember that the 4-H Facebook page is not monitored all the time! If you have any questions you can me at mjamison@iastate.edu or call into the office at Iowa State Fair Pg. 4 Calendar Pg. 5 Survey Mallory Jamison Clarke County Youth & Outreach Coordinator Dog Show 1

2 Record Books Now that all your projects are complete and you have another year of 4-H under your belt, it s time to show that dedication off. Project records can be done in a variety of ways. You can make a scrapbook, organize a Power- Point, or collect all your paperwork into an organized binder. You have already done all the work now it s time to show it off! Record books are not required, but strongly encouraged. Special awards and money will also be given to award winners. I have 4-H binders available for free at the Extension Office. Here is website that has all the forms for the record books: livestock Record books are due September 29 to the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. Project Scholarships The 4-H and Youth Committee has project scholarships available to 4th-12th graders. 4-Hers can apply for this scholarship to purchase supplies to complete any 4-H project. The committee will select recipients, at least one from each age group. The money could be used to purchase lumber, a blender, show stick, camera, feed for livestock, the animal itself or any other 4-H project. Those interested can pick up an application from the Extension Office. I have also attached the application for your convenience. Applications must be returned to the Extension before Friday, September 29 at 4:30 p.m. Who doesn t like free money? Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity! 2 Cowgirl Queen Contest Contestants have to be signed up at the extension office before October 6 at 4:30 p.m. Date: Date will become available soon Time: To Be Determined Location: Clarke County Fairgrounds JUNIOR DIVISION: Contestant must be years old, determined as of January 1, SENIOR DIVISION: Contestant must be years old, determined as of January 1, If you are interested in enter the Clarke County Cowgirl Queen Contest please contact the Clarke County Extension Office at (641) Registration will close on October 6 at 4:30 P.M. There will be 2-5 contests of each age group (depending on sponsors) chosen to compete at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. HELMETS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN ANY 4-H EVENT. PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE OR STANDARD 4-H/FFA SHOW ATTIRE PERMITTED. 2

3 4-H Re-Enrollment Opens September 1 3 It s hard to believe it s already time to re-enroll in 4-H. Clarke County 4-H is once again implementing the same incentive program as last year. Families will stop receiving newsletters next month until they are reenrolled. Returning 4-Hers who re-enroll in 4-H online and pay their enrollment fee between September 1 and November 5 will only pay a $10 enrollment fee per 4-Her. Those who enroll between November 6 and January 28 will pay an enrollment fee of $20 per 4-Her. Those who enroll after January 29 will be responsible for paying the full $30 enrollment fee. Also keep in mind, there is no cost for Clover Kids (K-3rd grades). Make sure all clover kids select either Murray Clover Kids or Osceola Clover Kids as their primary 4-H club. Then if they wish to attend another club please select that as the secondary club. If you select another club as primary the clover kid will be charged an enrollment fee. Instead of coming into the office to pay enrollment fees you can now pay online in 4-H Online! There is no added fee to pay online. Families are still welcome to come into the office and pay enrollment fees via check or cash. All enrollment information will be completed in 4-H online including payment. Remember, once you have completed your information in 4-H online, it will say pending until you pay your fee. With the gracious donation of the Extension Council, families have a great opportunity to enjoy a break in the enrollment fee. Please make sure to write the Extension Council a thank you letter! 4-H online has been such a great process to use because it saves your information from year to year. Please remember to review ALL your information. In some situations your phone number, address or medical information may have changed. I have no way of knowing this unless you update all these details. Also make sure to check t-shirt sizes. This is where we pull what size the 4-her wears for county fair t-shirts. If you do not have access to the internet you are welcome to come into the Extension office to complete this process. We are open Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I have attached a help sheet to walk you through the process. 3

4 2017 Iowa State Fair Congrats to all the Iowa State Fair Exhibitors!! Way to represent Clarke County! I have included some pictures that parents have shared with me! Clarke County had some big achievements in many livestock and the static exhibit area! If we took you static exhibit to the fair please make sure you have it picked up from the office before September 6. Livestock Exhibitors Maeci Andrew Hunter Parmer Samantha Parmer Cole White Sydney Garrett Elli Blackford Braden Andrew Placing/Ribbon/Awards Goats- Blue Rawley Collins Horse- Blue; Barrel Racing - Res. Champion (Gr. 7-9) Lane Whirrett Daniel Little Kelli McAfee Dallas Heaberlin Elli Blackford Shawn McAfee Devin DeVore Drew Jacobson Dog- Reserve High Scoring Pre-Novice A Swine- Res. Champion Other Market Hog Swine- Purple Swine- Blue Swine- Blue; Jr Showmanship- Purple Swine- Blue Swine-Res. Champion Spotted Market Hog; Market Gilt- Blue Swine- Champion Jr. Showmanship (Gr. 5-6); Res. Champ. Pure Bred Market, 5th Overall Market Pig; Champ. Duroc Market; Reserve Champion Overall Market Pig Static Exhibitors Placing/Ribbon/Awards Boyer, Kacey Boles, Kendra Blackford, Elli Barnard, Adam Short, Jadi Boyer, Kacey Collins, Rawley Galvez, Michael Abbas, Allyson Klein, Calleigh Garrett, Sydney Barnard, Adam Spalding, Zoey Andrew, Braden Andrew, Maeci Morgan, Montana Phillips, Allyce Gannon, Aleksys Cook, Will Barnard, Nicole Keller, Morgan Dunbar, Kiaya Andrew, Maeci Boyer, Konrad Updike, Cameron White, Cole Andrew, Braden Blue Educational Feed Bunk Blue Horse Treats Blue Fairy Garden Blue-Farm Display Red- Short Rock White-Deer Antler Photo Red Woodshed Photo Blue Chicago Skyline Photo Blue Bull Rider Photo Red Dog Photo Red Chair/Barn Quilt Blue Champion Cookies Blue Gooseberry Pie Blue-Cherry Pie Cookies Blue Kentucky Butter Cake White Blackberry Pie Blue Fudge Filled Bars Blue Pumpkin Cookies Blue Bath Scrub Set Blue Red, White, Blue Stool Blue Bandana Wreath Red Breast Cancer Cross Red How to write a thank You Display Board Blue Roller Mill Blue; IH Collector s Club Award Blue People Hauler Blue Studebaker Bench 4 White, Cole Blue; IH Collector s Club Award 4

5 5 Upcoming Events SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 st Enrollment Opens Sept. 17 th Warren Co. Dog Fun Show Sept. 29 th Record Books Due Sept. 29 th Project Scholarship Due County Fair Survey Please make sure all families take 5 minutes to complete this survey about the Clarke County Fair and 4-H program. This survey can help us improve your county fair experience! This is survey is anonymous! Here is the link to complete the survey: OCTOBER November Nov. 5 th - Enrollment Increases to $20 Warren County 4-H Dog Agility Fun Show Date: Sept. 17 Entry fee is $4.00 per dog/per run. Completed forms and fee must be mailed to the Warren County Extension office. Participants MUST be an active Iowa 4-H member in good standing. 4-H online registration must be completed and fee paid. This will be confirmed prior to the event. (Remember the new year 4-H Enrollment Begins Sept. 1) I have attached the entry form and rules to this newsletter. Please make sure you read all requirements Mallory Jamison Clarke County Youth & Outreach Coordinator mjamison@iastate.edu Clarke County Extension and Outreach 154 West Jefferson St Osceola, Iowa (641) Deb Jaeger Office Assistant & Bookkeeper djaeger@iastate.edu Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, , wilburn@iastate.edu. 5