JULY 2015 NEWSLETTER FOR 4-H & CLOVER KIDS

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1 STORY COUNTY EXTENSION JULY 2015 NEWSLETTER FOR 4-H & CLOVER KIDS It s fair time! A lot of fair information is inside. Fair events happen thanks to so many volunteers. We hope you will consider adding a volunteer opportunity to your fair experience! Also helping us prepare for a great county fair are 4-H interns Kaley Ihle and Kelsey Warner and 4-H AmeriCorps member Chanae Fitzgerald. WHAT S INSIDE: Please contact the office with any questions as you finish your fair preparations. Web Resources 4-H Project & Fair Tip Sheets Public 4-H Weekly News Clovers Kids Tri-County Junior 4-H Camp County Fair State Fair * COUNTY FAIR LATE ENTRIES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JULY 1 IN Mary Wilkins Melissa McEnany Michelle Deupree 4-H Coordinator Office & Program Assistant Office & Program Assistant mwilkins@iastate.edu mmcenany@iastate.edu mdeupree@iastate.edu STORY COUNTY 220 H AVE, NEVADA, IA OFFICE HOURS M-F 8-5 LEARN MORE AT Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

2 STORY COUNTY FAIR CLOVER KIDS For questions, contact Melissa McEnany at or Clover Kid Style Show, July 18, Collegiate UMC, Ames Judging for the Clover Kids Style show will take place Saturday afternoon at Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames. Participants will be receiving more information and an entry form that will provide more information about judging. The Style Show will begin at 7:00 pm. G G s Fest, July 25 at 11:00am, in Christy 4-H Hall Clover Kids that have signed up to participate in the Great Gardener s Fest at county fair will bring a potted plant on July 25 to show and speak with an adult volunteer. There will also be a fun garden activity! Barbecue, July 25 at 6:00pm, Dueland Pavilion Clover Kids and their families can join us for a free barbecue at Dueland Pavilion. Following the barbecue is the County Fair Queen Coronation. Enjoy the movie Big Hero 6 in the park near the Community Building on July 26th at 9:00 pm The Clover Kids program sponsors the movie in the park at the County Fair on Sunday night of fair. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family and friends and enjoy the movie! Join in Family Fun Night activities at 7 pm in the park. Reminder - 3 rd Grade Clover Kid need to complete the following project questions: As part of the transition from a Clover Kid member to 4-H er, we would like 3 rd grade exhibitors include a short write-up with their exhibit(s). The write up can be on a note card and will need to answer the following questions: 1. What was your exhibit goal(s)? (What did you want to learn or do?) 2. What steps did you take to learn or do this? 3. What were the most important things you learned? These questions are a great opportunity for the third graders to learn from their exhibit(s) and prepare to become 4-H ers. MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

3 TRI-COUNTY JUNIOR 4-H CAMP Race to Which Camp! 4 th -6 th grade 4-Her s in Boone, Hardin, Marshall and Story Counties: Register today for three fun-filled days of team building, campfires, swimming, outdoor cooking, nature activities, crafts, an evening of celebration and relaxation, and plenty of good food! Campers will choose other activities from climbing tower, mega zip, creek walk, canoeing, archery and atlatls, races, arts and crafts. Family members are invited to join in the Friday BBQ, closing ceremony, and campfire. Camp will take place Wednesday, August 5 from 10:00 am through Friday, August 7 at 8:30 pm at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center, 1991 Peach Avenue near Madrid in Boone County. Cost is $180 per camper. Registration deadline is July 17, 2015 (or until filled). Forms will be submitted to ISU Extension and Outreach, Boone County, 603 Story Street, Boone, IA Questions may be directed to Annette Brown, or annbrown@iastaste.edu. Parking Permits Parking on the north side of the beef/sheep barn and along the north campground is for reserved parking. Parking permits will be required to park there and can be bought for $20. This will enable you to park there the entire fair. Permits are being sold on a first come first serve basis. Contact Fairboard manager, Michelle Gibson, at maamgibson@gmail.com or The forms is also available at Camping At The Story County Fair Camping form is available at Cost is $100 for a camper or $50 for a tent. For questions, contact Eileen Miller at eileen@totalshowimage.com. 4-H ers in Action Photograph Entries Due July 10 The 4-H Historical Committee needs the help of 4-H members, clover kids, adult volunteers, and anyone who is interested in: Help tell the story of 4-H in Story County or any other county 4-H or state 4-H story with pictures Club awards for the most photo entries: 1 st Place- $100, 2 nd Place- $75, 3 rd Place- $50 The Story County Fair Board is recognizing the best picture selected from the 1940 Story County 4-H Fair with a $75.00 prize in celebrating the 75 th Anniversary of the Story County 4-H Fair. Check out the 4-H ers in Action section of the Story County Fairbook at or call the Extension office at for entry forms and guidelines. Entries are due by 5 pm on July 10. Looking for something to do Saturday or Sunday afternoon at fair? Participate in the 4-H Scavenger Hunt Activity. Watch for details at the fair about all the locations for the fun activities! OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

4 Fair Events Happen Thanks To So Many Volunteers! We hope you will consider adding a volunteer opportunity to your fair experience! This year we are using VolunteerSpot online to sign up for volunteer shifts! Here s how you sign up in 3 easy steps: 1) Click any of the links below to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot. July 17 - Mall (Visual Art/Photography) Volunteers help with the exhibit check-in process, take photos, direct youth to judges, display exhibits, and more. Use the following link: July 18, 6 pm - Style Show emcee(s), United Collegiate Methodist Church. Use the following link: July 22 - Exhibit Entry Day in the Community Building and Christy 4-H Hall help with the exhibit check-in process, take photos, direct youth to judges, display exhibits, and more. Use the following links: (Christy 4-H Hall) and (Community Building) July H Food Stand help with food processes and sales during hours. Please wear a 4-H shirt and have long hair pulled back. Use the following link: July 26-5K Walk/Run-help with check in, at crossing points, and at the start and finish line. Use the following link: Your static (non-livestock) exhibit write-up answer three questions: 1. What was your exhibit goal(s)? (What did you plan to learn or do?) 2. What steps did you take to learn or do this? 3. What were the most important things you learned? You may answer these written or typed on a piece of paper. A very basic template is available at the office too. You may add to your write-up with additional information, pictures, etc. as it relates to the exhibit. If appropriate, include an understanding of one or more elements and principles of design in the exhibit. Photo exhibits will use the Photo Label Form which asks the three questions. Static Exhibit Notes o o o o o For pairs of items (jewelry, shoes, etc.) display 1 of the items only. Label all pieces of your exhibit, especially if separate pieces (name and class). All exhibit items should be attached. This includes the exhibit (and any pieces), the exhibit tag, and the exhibit writeup. Exception: do not attach the photo label form unless the photo is non-conferenced judged Check the fairbook for special exhibit dimensions (posters, etc.) Exhibit Tags Will Be Mailed To The Exhibitors. These Are New With The New Fair Entry Program. The static judging experiences July 17 and 22 Please remember, judges have many exhibits to judge and limited reading time as they have a conference with exhibitors about the exhibits. Each judge s decision is final. If an exhibit from a 4-H er (in grades 5-12) receives an orange dot, then the final ribbon placing for the exhibit is still being considered. An orange dot does not guarantee exhibition at the state fair. One of the following ribbons will be awarded to the exhibit: blue, purple, alternate state fair, or state fair. For 4-H ers in 4 th grade and for county fair classes that do not have a state fair class, exhibits can also receive an orange dot. This means the final ribbon placing is still being considered and may result in a blue, purple, Top Award. FFA exhibits can also receive an orange dot. Final ribbon placing option for orange dots is a blue or a purple ribbon. July 17 Photography, Music, & Visual Art Exhibits Evaluated At North Grand Mall 10 am 4 pm Exhibit Check-in. All exhibits must be checked in by 4 pm. Judges will rotate lunch. Suggested club check-in times: 10am-12 for clubs G-N; 12-2pm for clubs P-W; and 2pm 4pm for clubs A-F. Bring the completed 4-H Photography Exhibit Label with each photo on this day. Please do NOT attach the label to your photo (unless non-conference judged). Exhibits will be on display July 18 and 19, and then transported back to the Extension office by staff and volunteers. Exhibits will be displayed again during the fair July

5 July 18 Clothing selection, fashion revue, and $15 challenge These will be evaluated at United Collegiate Methodist Church in Ames. Exhibitors will be notified of their evaluation time. Complete and bring the clothing selection, $15 challenge, and/or fashion revue forms with your related exhibit(s) on this day to the judging experience in the morning. The style show for these classes will occur at 7 pm also at the church. Clean-Up/Set-Up and Take-Down Club Assignments Thursday, July 16 Sunday, July 19 Sunday, July 19 8 pm Load supplies in Nevada and unload at mall at 9 pm. Hypstream and Team Nuetrino 3 pm move supplies (4-H Food Stand, Community Building, and Christy 4-H Hall) Shooting Sports 5:00 p.m. Transport exhibits/supplies from mall to the Extension office Shooting Sports MONDAY, JULY 20 Clean/Set-Up -: 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 29 Clean/Tear-Down - 8:30 a.m. TASK CLUB CLUB 4-H Hall 2:00 pm shift Emerald Dragons NONE 4-H Hall 5:30 pm shift Nevada Invaders Community Bldg. FIRST Tech (FTC) NONE Bob Williams Arena Richland Mid-State FFA Members Goat Barn Fernald Frenzy Slater Stars Swine Barn Indian Creek Circles Lafayette Leaders Sheep Barn Palestine Peppy Pushers Country Pioneers Cattle Barn Grant Guys and Gals Collins Clippers Rabbit/ Poultry Rabbit Hopping Happy Homebodies Horse Barn & Arena Richland Royals Washington Happenings 4-H Food Stand Leadership Team and Intermediate & Senior 4-H ers Leadership Team and Intermediate & Senior 4-H ers Dueland Pavilion Franklin Happy Go Luckies Howard Happy Helpers Exhibit Check-in July 22 8:30 am 12:00 pm. No exhibits are allowed to enter after 12:00 pm when judges go to lunch. Check-in exhibits into the following buildings: Christy 4-H Hall Food nutrition (8:30 noon) and clover kids (8:30-11:30am). Flowers and vegetables will be evaluated and here on July 25. Visual art, music, and photography exhibits will also be displayed in Christy 4-H Hall. Community Building - Science, ag, personal development, home improvement, child development, clothing, health, consumer management, family and consumer science, sewing and needle arts. Club Entry Times On July 22 (In Christy 4-H Hall And The Community Building) 8:15-9:30 am Nevada Invaders, FFA Groups, Hyperstream, Culinary Club 9:30 10:45 Country Pioneers, Grant Guys & Gals, Happy Homebodies, Boys and Girls Club 10:45 12 pm Collins Clippers, Washington Happenings, Fernald Frenzy, FIRST Tech Challenge Indian Creek Circle, Lafayette Leaders, Richland Mid-State, Slater Stars Team Neutrino, Richland Royals, Emerald Dragons, 4-H Shooting Sports Franklin Happy Go Luckies, Howard Happy Helpers, Palestine Peppy Pushers, Rabbit Hopping

6 Inspiration Program - Thursday, July 23 at 7 pm at Tope Auditorium in Nevada The Inspiration Program will begin with Share the Fun. This is when 4-H youth exhibitors share their talent, whether it is musical, storytelling, or other entertainment presented by an individual, small group, or entire club. The Share the Fun acts are evaluated by a judge and up to three acts may be selected for exhibition in the 4-H building during at the Iowa State Fair. Next you will hear about experiences in Washington D.C. from 4-Hers who participated in 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus trip. The Inspiration Program will finish with the county fair queen candidate introductions and Share the Fun results. Each queen candidate will be escorted to the stage during her introduction and will answer a question drawn out of a fishbowl. Enjoy refreshments served at the conclusion of the evening. July 25 The Small Pet and Cat Information Form is completed and brought with your animals to the judging experience on this day. The form is available at 4-H Reunion on July 26 Connect with 4-H friends on Sunday, July 26 from 2-4 PM in Christy 4-H Hall. It will be a time to share memories, greet old friends, and make new ones. The Peterson Brothers Are Back For Another Year! Join us on Sunday July 26 from 10:30am-12noon in Dueland Pavilion. The Peterson Brothers will be speaking about their experiences as well as performing some of their hit farm-themed parodies. And there will be a meet and greet! NEW! 5K Run/Walk Sunday, July 26 at 7 pm The 4-H sponsored event will begin west of the S.C.O.R.E. Pavilion. Participants will follow the Indian Creek Trail past the fairgrounds and come back to the fairgrounds to complete the event. There will be age group prizes and a costume contest. Register at by July 1 for $20.00 (t-shirt guaranteed). Fee will be $25 from July 2-20 (shirt not guaranteed). Proceeds will support the Community Building renovation. Volunteers will also be needed to help with water stations, road crossings, etc. Fair Tours & Activities July We welcome the following groups to the Story County Fair! Roland Story Kids Club Gilbert Kids Club Ballard Kids Club Nevada Community Resource Center They will be coming for a tour of the fairgrounds and an activity. Tour guides may ask exhibitors to visit with the group(s) to tell about their exhibit (animal, static, etc.) If you would like to help lead a group or activity, call the Extension office at or 4-H Intern, Kelsey Warner, at kdwarner@iastate.edu 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.

7 Fair Schedule Saturday, July 18 TBA: 4-H and Clover Kid Clothing Event (Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, & $15 Challenge) Collegiate United Methodist Church, Ames Sat/Sun, July 18 & 19 Saturday 10:00 AM 9:00 PM: Photography and Visual Arts Exhibits displayed Sunday Noon 5:00 PM: Photography and Visual Arts Exhibits displayed, North Grand Mall, Ames Wednesday, July 22 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Bake Sale featuring 4-H Foods Exhibits, C4H Thursday, July 23 7:00 PM: Inspiration Program, Josephine Tope Community Auditorium, Share the Fun, Washington DC Trip, Queen Candidates Friday, July 24 2:00 PM-5:00 PM: Horse Show, Dressage Intro C, Trail, HA 5:00 PM: Horse Show, English Performance Horse Show, HA Country Pioneers will be selling large chip livestock bedding at the Story County Fair. The trailer will be located between the hog barn and the Pavilion. Hours of operation: Friday starting at 1 pm and Saturday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 29 from 7-9 am and can be paged at other times if needed. Codes: CB-Community Building BW=Bob Williams Arena DP=Dueland Pavilion CBB=Community Building Basement HA=Horse Arena C4H=Christy 4-H Hall EO=Extension Office GB=Goat Barn July 25-28: Photography Silent Auction Eligible photos will be identified in Christy 4-H Hall. Businesses and individuals may go to the host table to bid ($10 minimum). The auction is sponsored by the Story County 4-H Leadership Team. Half of the money raised goes back to the exhibitor and the other half will be used for future photography opportunities. Saturday, July 25 8:00 AM: Rabbit Hopping Show, DP 8:30 AM: Horse Show, Pony Halter, Horse Halter, Showmanship, Western Performance, HA 9:00 AM-9:00 PM: Exhibit Halls Open 9:00 AM-9:00 PM: Ames Woodworkers Club, CB 9:00 AM: Photography Silent Auction 11:00 AM: Clover Kid Great Gardeners Fest, C4H 12:00 PM: Clover Kid Small Pet & Cat Fun Show, DP 12:15 PM: Home Garden Judging, C4H 1:00 PM: 4-H Other Small Pet & Cat Judging, DP 1:00 PM-6:00 PM: Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, near BW 1:30 PM-3:30 PM: County Fair Scavenger Hunt, Fairgrounds 2:00 PM: Clover Kid Dog Fun Show, Park near CB 5:00 PM: Story County 4-H Foundation Program, C4H 6:00 PM: 4-H BBQ, DP 6:30 PM: Shooting Sports fundraiser, HA 7:00 PM: Queen Coronation, DP 7:30 PM: Milk a Goat Fundraiser, GB 8:00 PM: Dodge Ball, DP

8 Fair Schedule Sunday, July 26 6:30 AM-10 AM: Farm Bureau Breakfast, 4-H Food Stand 9:00 AM: Sheep Exhibitor Meeting, DP 10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Peterson Brothers, DP Noon 5:00 PM: 75th Celebrations, near BW Noon 6:00 PM: Ames Woodworkers Club Exhibit, CB Noon - 9:00 PM: Exhibit Halls Open 1 PM: Shooting Sports Fundraiser, HA 1 PM: Swine Exhibitors Meeting, DP 1 PM: Clover Kid Show and Tell, C4H 1:00 PM: Dog Show, Park near CB 1:30 PM-3:30 PM: County Fair Scavenger Hunt, Fairgrounds 2:00 PM-4:00 PM: 4-H Reunion, C4H 2:00 PM: Boer/Meat Goat Show, DP 3:00 PM: Beef Fitting Contest, BW 5:30 PM: Community Building BBQ, by CB 6:00 PM: Western Timed Events Horses, HA 6:00 PM: Dairy Goat Show, DP 7:00 PM: 5K Run/Walk, start by SCORE Pavilion 7 PM-8:30 PM:Family Fun Night, Park 9:00 PM: Movie in the Park, Park Monday, July 27 9:00 AM 9 PM: Exhibit Halls Open 9:00 AM: Sheep Show, DP Breeding Classes, Showmanship Market Lamb Classes, Sheep Fun Show, Bottle Lamb 1:00 PM: Horse Versatility Contest, HA 4:00 PM approximately: All Beef Exhibitor Meeting, BW 5:00 PM: 4-H Horse Fun Show, HA 6:30 PM: Livestock Judging Contest, DP Tuesday, July 28 8:30 AM: Beef Show, DP Market Beef Show, Story Co. Produce, Cow/Calf, Breeding Beef, Showmanship 9:00 AM 9:00 PM: Exhibit Halls Open 9 AM: Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn 1:30 PM: Bottle Bucket Interviews for grades 4-6, EO 3:00 PM tentative: Advanced Cattle Feeders Interviews, EO 5:30 PM: Bottle Bucket Calf Show, DP 6:30 PM: Evening Show, HA Drill Team, Feeder Champion, & Grand Champion Market Beef 7:30 PM: Cattleman s Ice Cream Social, DP 9:00 PM: Photography Silent Auction Ends, C4H Wednesday, July 29 7:30 AM: Swine Show, DP 9 AM Approximately: Swine Fun Show 9 AM: Poultry Activities, Poultry Barn 9:00 AM 4:00 PM: Model Horse Show, CBB 9:00 PM 5:00 PM: Exhibit Halls Open 5:00 PM: Supreme Showmanship and Spotlight on Youth, DP 6:30 PM: Ribbon Auction, DP July 29 Check out exhibits will begin at 6:30 p.m. Exhibits can also be checked out 8-10 am on July 30. If unable to attend these times, then please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your exhibits.

9 Fair Schedule When is your club assigned to host the Community Building or Christy 4-H Hall during the fair? Each club is assigned one or more times to supervise exhibits in 4-H Hall and/or the Community Building. Three 4-H'ers and one adult (leader or parent) are the minimum number needed to fulfill the responsibility. Hosts welcome guests to the building, help them find exhibits, answer questions about the exhibits, and protect exhibits. Workers of clubs listed below report to the Community Building on the day and at the time listed. TIME SATURDAY JULY 25 SUNDAY JULY 26 MONDAY JULY 27 TUESDAY JULY 28 WEDNESDAY JULY 29 8:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Shooting sports Building Closed Richland Royals Howard Happy Helpers Richland Mid - State 10:50 a.m. FIRST Tech 11:50am-1pm Richland Nevada Brick Hyperstream 1:00 p.m. Challenge Culinary Club Royals Builders 12:50 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Indian Creek Circles Grant Guys and Gals Franklin Happy Go Luckies Collins Clippers Palestine Peppy Pushers 2:50 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Fernald Frenzy Palestine Peppy Pushers Slater Stars Lafayette Leaders Franklin Happy Go Luckies Washington Happenings Howard Happy Helpers FIRST Tech Challenge Rabbit Hopping Country Pioneers FIRST Robotics Indian Creek Circles Happy Homebodies Bldg. Closes at 5:00 p.m. Check Out Exhibits Workers of clubs listed below report to 4-H Hall on the day and at the time listed. TIME SATURDAY JULY 25 SUNDAY JULY 26 MONDAY JULY 27 TUESDAY JULY 28 8:50 a.m. Collins Clippers Building Closed Happy Franklin Happy 11:00 a.m. Homebodies Go Luckies 10:50 a.m. Culinary Club 11:50am-1pm Rabbit Hopping Washington 1:00 p.m. Fernald Frenzy Happenings 12:50 p.m. Grant Guys and Hyperstream FIRST Robotics Lafayette 3:00 p.m. Gals Leaders 2:50 p.m. Nevada Brick Richland Indian Creek Richland 5:00 p.m. Builders Mid State Circles Royals 4:50 p.m. Happy Grant Guys and Country Shooting 7:00 p.m. Homebodies Gals Pioneers Sports 6:50 p.m. Country Palestine Nevada Clover Kids 9:00 p.m. Pioneers Peppy Invaders Pushers WEDNESDAY JULY 29 Slater Stars Howard Happy Helpers Clover Kids Emerald Dragons Bldg. Closes at 5:00 p.m. Check Out Exhibits

10 IOWA STATE FAIR AUGUST Wouldn't it be great if there was a fun, summer get away in August and an opportunity to help others? Well, look no further! A great opportunity is to volunteer with 4-H at the Iowa State Fair, August rd. You can come for one day or stay for many! Volunteers will be given a free admissions ticket, meal vouchers, overnight lodging, AND you get to spend time experiencing the Iowa State Fair. For additional information, go to the website above. STATE FAIR 4-H LIVESTOCK/HORTICULTURE ENTRIES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JULY 1 at