FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H NEWS

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1 FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H NEWS Michele Kelly FAYETTE COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth Coordinator WOW what a fantastic fair we had in 2013! The weather was great and overall I felt everything went well. This would not have been possible without the help of everyone including all the 4-H & FFA members, parents, Fair Board members, FFA advisors, Youth Development committee members, County Council, Livewire Council, club leaders, office staff, superintendents, and wonderful volunteers who stepped up and assisted. A big THANK YOU to everyone. Michele Kelly, CYC WHAT S INSIDE: CALENDAR OF EVENTS Page 2 County Fair Aug 25 County Council Meeting Extension Office 2-4 pm Page 3 /4 State Fair Results Aug 25 DC County Planning Meeting Extension Office 7 pm Page 5 Page 6 This & That Club Meetings Sept 8 Youth Dairy Classic Fayette Co. Fairgrounds Sept 15 Record Books due to 4-H Leaders Page 7-8 Clover Kids Page 9 Adult Award Nomination Page 10 Volunteer Nomination Sept 15 4-H Fishing Event Rocky Erickson pond 2-6 pm Sept 22 County Council Retreat Pine Bluff 2-6 pm Sept 29 DC County Planning Meeting Extension Office 7 pm Page 11 Fair Evaluation Oct 1 Record books due to Extension Office Page 12 Clover Café Evaluation New Extension Office hours Oct 6-12 National 4-H Week Oct 27 DC Tri-County Planning Meeting Location TBA 1:30 pm beginning July 1: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension, 201 East Clark, P.O. Box 700, Fayette IA OFFICE HOURS 8 AM 4:30 PM 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 2012 HERDSMANSHIP WINNERS COUNTY FAIR FAIR EVALUATION LOST AND FOUND FAIR BOOTH CONTEST WINNERS Enclosed in the newsletter is the 2013 fair evaluation. Please fill out and return to the Extension Office by September 15 by mailing, faxing ( ) or ing to A padlock key on a blue lanyard and a pink Tupperware travel glass were found at the conclusion of the Fayette County Fair. Contact the Extension Office if either of these items are yours. 1st Fayette Firecrackers 2nd Arlington Ignitors 3rd Windsor Sparkplugs Congratulations to all the winners! FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS Neil and Julie Lansing of West Union have been involved with 4-H in Fayette County for over 30 years. Being a 9 year 4-H member, Neil knew immediately after his high school graduation that he wanted to remain involved and continues to do so today as a club leader, member of the Fayette County Extension Council and representative from Fayette County on the Region 4 Regional Council. Julie didn t participate in 4-H growing up but soon after meeting Neil and getting married became involved as a club leader, while raising their family of six children. Neil and Julie work together daily on their family dairy farm and serve as camp cooks and project assistants at Pinebluff 4-H camp located near Decorah for two weeks each June as well as Fayette County 4-H Youth Council advisors. Dairy (Dairy Promotion) 1st Arlington Ignitors 2nd Tie Harlan-Fremont & PV Sharpshooters 3rd Tie Fayette Firecrackers & Scott Hot Shots Beef (Fayette County Cattlemen) 1st Fayette Firecrackers 2nd Valley FFA 3rd Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Swine (Youth Committee) 1st Windsor Sparkplugs 2nd Fayette Firecrackers Sheep (Youth Committee) 1st Fayette Firecrackers 2nd North Fayette FFA Meat Goats (Youth Committee) 1st Harlan-Fremont 2nd Windsor Sparkplugs Rabbits (Youth Committee) 1st Windsor Sparkplugs 2nd Fayette Firecrackers Poultry (Youth Committee) 1st Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 2nd Clermont County Comets 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. 2

3 Static Exhibits Ag & Natural Resources Kathryn & Matthew Appler, Clermont, Blue Destiny Kapler, Hawkeye, Red Molly Schmitt, Hawkeye, Blue Destiny Kapler, Hawkeye, Blue Photography Kathryn Appler, Clermont, Blue Noelle Berst, Waucoma, Blue Carli Block, Oelwein, Blue Carli Block, Oelwein, Blue Halicia Hamlett, Arlington, Blue Halicia Hamlett, Arlington, Blue Faith Johnston, Clermont, Blue Gabrielle Johnston, Clermont, Red Gabrielle Moellers, Arlington, Red Kelsey Pagel, Sumner, Red Visual Arts Donovan Bunn, Fayette, Blue Donovan Bunn, Fayette, Blue Madelyn Bunn, Fayette, Blue Savannah Bushman, Hawkeye, Red Marisa Goerend, St Lucus, Red Gabrielle Moellers, Arlington, Red Travis Sparrgrove, Castalia, Blue Kelli Steinlage, West Union, Blue Kelli Steinlage, West Union, Blue Child Development Megan Briggs, Fayette, White Food & Nutrition Noelle Berst, Waucoma, Red Noelle Berst, Waucoma, Blue Gabrielle Johnston, Clermont, Blue Home Improvement Andrea Baumler, Waucoma, Blue Gene Anne Berst, Waucoma, Blue Jalyn Brownell, Westgate, Blue Sewing & Needle Arts Noelle Berst, Waucoma, Blue Jalyn Brownell, Westgate, Blue Rachel Schmitt, Hawkeye, Blue Citizenship Gene Anne Berst, Waucoma, Blue Noelle Berst, Waucoma, Blue Kayleigh Koch, Hawkeye, White Poster Art Kathryn Appler, Clermont, Merit Faith Johnston, Clermont, Merit Leadership Matthew Appler, Clermont, White Self-Determined Molly Schmitt, Hawkeye, Blue Mechanics Jacob Hackman, Waucoma, Blue Woodworking Janice Frieden, Elgin, Red Jordan Kuhn, West Union, Blue STATE FAIR RESULTS Horse Jalyn Brownell, Westgate Horse Showmanship - Exhibitor grade 7, Purple Hunter Under Saddle (Horse only) - Exhibitor grades 7-9, Blue Western Pleasure (Horse only) - Exhibitor grade 7, Purple Western Horsemanship (Horse or Pony) - Exhibitor grade 7, Purple Halter Mares - Horses 8 yrs. & over, Blue Poultry Janice Frieden, Elgin American Pen, Red American Hen, Red American Cock, Red American Cockerel, Blue Mediterranean Pen, Blue Mediterranean Cockerel, Blue Continental Cockerel, Blue Brown Egg, Blue American Cockerel, Red Dairy Kathryn Appler, Clermont Brown Swiss Jr. Calf, Purple Brown Swiss Jr. 2 Yr. Old Cows, Purple Brown Swiss Int. Calf, Blue Matthew Appler, Clermont Brown Swiss Sr. Yearling, Purple Brown Swiss Jr. Yearling, Purple Nathan Arthur, Sumner Brown Swiss Jr. Yearling, Purple Holstein Sr. Calf, Blue Nashua Lansing, West Union Milking Shorthorn Int. Calf, Blue Milking Shorthorn Jr. Yearling, Purple Milking Shorthorn Sr. Calf, Blue Travis Sparrgrove, Castalia Holstein Int. Calf, Red Guernsey Sr. Yearling, Blue Guernsey Jr. Yearling, Blue Jessica Stempfle, Maynard Holstein 4 Yr. Old Cows, Blue Holstein Jr. Yearling, Purple Scott Stempfle, Maynard Holstein Sr. Calf, Purple Grand Champion, Sr. Showperson Holstein Sr. Yearling, Purple Holstein Int. Calf, Purple Reserve Champion Jr., Holstein Holstein, Purple MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING 3

4 SPECIAL AWARDS STATE FAIR RESULTS Communications Poster Art Kathryn Appler, Clermont, 4-H is My Passport 2 Life, Merit Faith Johnston, Clermont, Join 4-H, Merit Share the Fun Paige Gibson, You Raise Me Up, Recognition Gene Anne Berst, Pump Up the Jam, Recognition Educational Presentation Gene Anne Berst, Lemurs: Ghosts of the Forest, Excellence Meat Goat Does Mary McDonough, Oelwein Jr. Does born in Feb 2013, Blue Jr. Does born in Jan 2013, Blue Austin Pagel Hawkeye Int. Does born Aug 2011-Jan 2012, Blue Int. Does born Aug 2011-Jan 2012, Blue Cassidy Pagel Hawkeye Int. Does born Aug 2011-Jan 2012, Blue Int. Does born Aug 2011-Jan 2012, Purple Jenna Pagel Hawkeye Int. Does born Aug 2011-Jan 2012, Purple Rabbits Austin Pagel, Hawkeye Senior Buck Fancy, Blue Senior Doe Fancy, Blue Senior Doe Fancy, Purple Cassidy Pagel, Hawkeye Senior Doe Fancy, Red Senior Doe Fancy, Blue Senior Doe Fancy, Blue Rabbit Novice Showmanship, Blue Rabbit Novice Premier Breeder, Blue Jenna Pagel, Hawkeye Senior Buck Fancy, Blue Senior Buck Fancy, Red Junior Doe Fancy, Purple Senior Doe Fancy, Blue Senior Doe Fancy, Purple Junior Showmanship, Blue Junior Premier Breeder, Blue STATE FAIR EXHIBITS State Fair exhibits have been returned to the Fayette County Extension Office. Please pick them up at your earliest convenience. Congratulations to everyone who represented Fayette County at the Iowa State Fair! Meat Goat Wethers Mary McDonough, Oelwein Wethers - Division 3 Blue Wethers - Division 3 Blue Meat Goat Showmanship, Gr. 7-8, Blue Austin Pagel Hawkeye Wethers - Division 1 Blue Wethers - Division 2 Blue Cassidy Pagel Hawkeye Wethers - Division 1 Blue Wethers - Division 1 Blue Jenna Pagel Hawkeye Wethers - Division 1 Blue Wethers - Division 2 Blue Special award winners selected at the Iowa State Fair: Noelle Berst, Waucoma earned an award for Outstanding Sewn Items Sewing and Needle Arts. Halicia Hamlett, Arlington earned a medal and was considered for a 2013 Iowa State Fair Gallery Award sponsored by Professional Photographers of Iowa. Kelli Steinlage, West Union earned an award for Outstanding 4-H Exhibits in Visual Arts.

5 THIS & THAT PINEBLUFF CAMP LOST & FOUND *brown cap *charcoal gray sleeping bag *gray Cabella s hoodie If any of these belong to you, contact the Fayette County Extension Office. NOMINATION FORMS DUE Enclosed you will find award forms for Alumni 4-H member, Honorary 4-H member, Meritorious Service and Volunteer awards. Please fill out and return to the Extension office by October 1 with names of individuals or businesses and why you feel they are award worthy. 4-H FISHING EVENT Fishing event with Leif White and the Hawkeye Conservation Club will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 2-6 pm at the Rocky Erickson pond located between Wadena and Volga off County Road W 51. For more information contact Leif at RECORD BOOKS DUE SEPTEMBER 15 4-H ers are encouraged to complete record books and turn them into club leaders by September 15. All forms are available by picking up at the Extension Office or can be found online at The exhibit explanation forms that were filled out for fair can be put in your record book. Simply fill out the back of the forms or junior members (grades 4-6) may continue to use the basic project record book sheet; intermediate (grade 7-8) the experienced and senior members (grades 9-12) the advanced. When completing the forms remember that the year runs from October 1, 2012-September 30, 2013 so be sure to use the grade completed NOT the grade you are currently in. REMINDER All current county council members MUST complete a record book to remain on council. If you have any questions or need additional help with your record book, please give Michele a call at the office to set up a time. Leaders must have record books turned into the Extension Office on or before Tuesday, October 1, in order for books to be processed for county judging. If you are Interested in helping judge record books, please let Michele know. A schedule of judging times will be sent to those interested COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEMBES YOUTH DAIRY CLASSIC SET FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Reminder to those on the council: a meeting will be held Sunday, August 25 beginning at 2 pm. Attendance is important as we plan out the new year, elect officers and finalize plans for the upcoming retreat. Bring along your calendars and a pen or pencil. Remember attendance is important. Ashley Baumler Noelle Berst Donovan Bunn Alannah Guenther Sam Ihde Nashua Lansing Carissa Lee Mariah O Hare Allie Sadler Mary Scott Katie Stewart Advisors: Neil & Julie Lansing & Eric Koenig Attention Dairy Youth: The Youth Dairy Classic is open to youth from ages of 9-21! It will be held on Sunday September 8, The Iowa Ayrshire Association will have their annual fall meeting at this event on Saturday September 7. Prizes includes packages from Trans Ova Genetics, show supplies and cash prizes. For more information please contact Katie Steinlage (563) or ing her at katie.steinlage@transova.com. Entry forms are available at extension.iastate.edu/fayette/4h and are due by September 1. MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING 5

6 Citizenship Washington DC April 4-10, 2014 CLUB MEETINGS Arlington Ignitors: September 8, 6:30 pm Auburn Town & Country: Banks Go Getters: September 8, 1 pm Clermont Country Comets: September 16, 7 pm, Elgin Youth Center Dover Clovers: September 1, 2 pm, Leader s House or Park Dynamite Clovers: Eden Outer Limits: September 14, 9 am, Becky s then Community Center Eldorado Eagles: September 8, 1 pm, Neil Lansing home Fayette Co. 4-H Hoofbeats: September 8, 7 pm, Co-op Fayette Clovers: September 8, 2 pm, Clover Room, Extension Office Fayette Firecrackers: September 8, 2 pm, Fayette Library (ICN Room) Fremont Friends: September 8, 1 pm, Nate & Claire s Harlan Fremont: September 8, 7:30 pm, Community Hall Harlan NRG: September 8, 5-7 pm, Leader s Home Lego Club: September 10 & 24, 7-8 pm Oelwein Cool Clovers: Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters: September 8, 5 pm, Elgin Youth Center Scott Hot Shots: September 8, 1 pm, Stanley Fire Station Scott Hot Shots Clover Kids: September 8, 2 pm, Stanley Community Hall Sewing Club: Shooting Sports: Windsor Sparkplugs: September 2, 7:30 pm, Legion Hall Chickasaw, Clayton & Fayette Who? 4-H Youth grades 7-12 & Adult Chaperones willing to support positive youth development. What? Take an exciting tour of Washington DC, Gettysburg and the Lincoln Museum with friends! Participate in the Citizenship 4-H program in your county and attend six training sessions in advance of a seven day trip to Washington DC. Cost? The cost is seven hundred dollars paid at three established installments. Contact the Extension Office at for more information. WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/FAYETTE 6

7 Dear Clover Kids, Congratulations on the great display of exhibits in the Clover Kid booth. All of you did a great job showing that you do have a Wheelin Squealin Good Time with Clover Kids! A big thank you to Chelsey Fagle and the Lee Family for decorating and arranging the booth. Cloverly, Michele Clover Kid Fair Exhibitors & Number of Exhibits Pets Michael McDonough, Scott Hot Shots Clover Kids (1) Connor McMurray, Dover Clover Kids (1) Aaron Miller, Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters (1) Club Meeting Anastasia Jones, Windsor Sparkplugs (1) Vegetable Anna Egan, Fremont Friends (1) Flower or Plant Anna Egan, Fremont Friends (1) Anastasia Jones, Windsor Sparkplugs (1) Tyler Menne, Windsor Sparkplugs (1) Emerson Smith, Fremont Friends (1) Clothing Anna Egan, Fremont Friends (2) Nate Egan, Fremont Friends (1) Ashton Pfister, Windsor Sparkplugs (2) Emerson Smith, Fremont Friends (2) Single Photo Harley Baumler, Windsor Sparkplugs (2) Reid Holtz, Fremont Friends (2) Brooks Ingels, Dynamite Clovers (5) Anderson Matt, Fremont Friends (1) Michael McDonough, Scott Hot Shots Clover Kids (1) Connor McMurray, Dover Clover Kids (1) Tyler Menne, Windsor Sparkplugs (2) Emerson Smith, Fremont Friends (1) Dillion Sparrgrove, Dover Clover Kids (1) Home Improvement Ayden Burrow, Dover Clover Kids (2) Cael Burrow, Dover Clover Kids (1) Anna Egan, Fremont Friends (1) Elizabeth Streif, Dynamite Clovers (1) Maria Streif, Dynamite Clovers (1) Food Preparation Anna Egan, Fremont Friends (1) Anderson Matt, Fremont Friends (1) Connor McMurray, Dover Clover Kids (1) Visual Arts Harley Baumler, Windsor Sparkplugs (3) Logan Boehm, Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters (3) Kennadi Butikofer, Windsor Sparkplugs (1) Brennan Duffy, Banks Go Getters (4) Anna Egan, Fremont Friends (2) Nate Egan, Fremont Friends (3) Henry Hayes, Arlington Ignitors (1) Reid Holtz, Fremont Friends (3) Anastasia Jones, Windsor Sparkplugs (1) Anderson Matt, Fremont Friends (2) Tyler Menne, Windsor Sparkplugs (2) Aaron Miller, Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters (3) CLOVER KIDS CONNECTION FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/FAYETTE

8 Visual Arts (continued) Cole Ney, Windsor Sparkplugs (2) Ian Paul, Oelwein Cool Clovers (4) Blake Reichter, Windsor Sparkplugs (4) Cael Reichter, Windsor Sparkplugs (3) Thomas Sadler, Dover Clover Kids (7) William Sadler, Dover Clover Kids (7) Emerson Smith, Fremont Friends (2) Dillion Sparrgrove, Dover Clover Kids (2) Abby Squires, Dynamite Clovers (1) Elizabeth Streif, Dynamite Clovers (1) Maria Streif, Dynamite Clovers (1) Clothing Selection Anderson Matt, Fremont Friends Aaron Miller, Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters $15 Challenge Anderson Matt, Fremont Friends Aaron Miller, Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Food & Nutrition Fair Thomas Sadler, Dover Clover Kids (4) William Sadler, Dover Clover Kids (4) Dillion Sparrgrove, Dover Clover Kids (2) Anderson Matt, Fremont Friends (2) Congratulations Graduates! Congratulations to the following Clover Kids who are now in 4th grade and may become 4-H members! Harley Baumler Cael Burrow Davan Crooker Nathan Crooker Brennan Duffy Nate Egan Louis Hamlett Elizabeth Hepperle Ian Paul Ashton Pfister Aiden Schmitt If you need help finding a club or getting ahold of a club leader contact the Extension Office. CLOVER KIDS CONNECTION FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/FAYETTE

9 Due to the Extension Office by October 1 Alumni, Honorary, & Meritorious Service Award Nomination Forms Alumni Award - is given to an individual that was a past 4-H member and has given their time and talents to the benefit of 4-H members and/or the 4-H program. This individual is recognized with a plaque at the County 4-H Awards Program. Individual nominated: (Name) (Address) Accomplishments of nominee: Honorary Award - is given to an individual that was never a 4-H member but has given their time and talents to the benefit of 4-H members and/or the 4-H program. This individual is recognized with a plaque at the County 4-H Awards Program. Individual nominated: (Name) (Address) Accomplishments of nominee: Meritorious Service Award - is given to an individual, group, or business that has supported the 4-H members and or 4-H program through their time, talents, or resources. This award winner is presented with a plaque at the County 4-H Awards Program. Individual nominated: (Name) (Address) Accomplishments of nominee:

10 Due to the Extension Office by October 1 Fayette County 4-H Volunteer Nomination Form This award is given to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior level 4-H members and/or a 4-H Family that have demonstrated strong support of the Fayette County 4-H program through their volunteer efforts. This award recognizes their dedication to 4-H and application of the 4-H motto,.i pledge my hands to larger service for my club, my community, my country, and my world. Please limit comments to one page and please print or type neatly. Person(s) nominated: Name Club Address Phone Award Category: Junior Intermediate Senior 4-H Family How has this person volunteered at the club level? (committees, events, activities, leadership, etc.) How has this person volunteered at the county level? (committees, events, activities, leadership, etc.) What other information would you like us to know about this person(s)? (Could include community, school, church, etc. volunteer service) Signature

11 Fayette County Fair Evaluation Evaluations due September 15 to the Extension Office When filling out the form, keep in mind, the Extension Office is only in control of 4-H/FFA issues, not Open Class or the fairgrounds in general. Things I liked the most about this year s fair are: Things I didn t like about this year s fair are: I wish the Fayette County Fair Board would: One thing I learned at this year s fair is: Additional comments or suggestions: I am a Clover Kid, 4-H or FFA members 4-H Leader/FFA Advisor Parent Signature (Must have signature to be accepted.)

12 Clover Café Survey How did the food taste at the Clover Café? Excellent Good Fair Poor How would you rate the quality of the food served? How would you rate the temperature of the food served? How would you rate the variety of food served? How would you rate the quality of service provided? How many times did you eat the Clover or more Café during fair week? Comments or suggestions Yes No Did you work a shift at the Clover Café? If yes, did you like the way the Clover Café was arranged/organized? Was the training held before the fair helpful? Comments or suggestions.