GROWS. Chickasaw County 4-H Connection Fair Dates: What's Inside. Congratulations!!! To all Chickasaw County Award Recipients.

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1 GROWS Chickasaw County 4-H Connection December 2016 Chickasaw County Extension Office 104 E. Main St New Hampton, IA What's Inside Award Recipients..... page 1-3 Clover Kids....page 4 Leaders Corner...page 4 Project Workshops..page 5 Leadership Opportunities page 6 Calendar of Events...page 7 Congratulations!!! To all Chickasaw County Award Recipients Fair Dates: Honorary Member: Laure Bouska Outstanding 4-H Family: Daryl and Laure Bouska Family Chickasaw County 4-H and FFA Achievement Fair July 12 th -17 th Iowa State Fair August 10 th -20 th Meritorious Service Award: Mike Locke 4-H Alumni Award: Billy Bearman 4-H Hall of Fame Member: Nancy Hillsheim 1

2 Award Recipients Continued.. Club Officer Awards Abby Zabel Emarae Carey Jayda Nehl Alexus Ball Trinity Brincks Ashley Geerts Shawn Knoll Kelsey Craun Isabella Langreck Eadie Suhr Alta Vista Aces Madison Pleggenkuhle Tristen Langreck Caitlyn Tiedt Senior Showmanship Awards Bailey Schinker, Chelsi Bailey, Allison Wehling, Ashley Geerts, Hannah Heit, Tristen Langreck, Marissa Fuerstenberg. Not Pictured is Ben Bierchenk, and Kaitlyn Hauser Little Clover Record Book Completion Awards Community Service Award: Sumner Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers Herdsmanship: Fredericksburg Futures Colton Ashley, Jackson Carey, Landon Marr, Connor Kramer, Ryan Willadsen, Kolton Kramer, Mason Phillips, Caleb Utley, Wyatt Bearman, Jordan Throndson, Kelly Throndson, Tristen Willadsen, Caden Tiedt, Tory Brincks, Jena Peterson. 4Hers for 4-H Award 4-H Clubs across the state are encouraged to donate $3.00 per 4-H member. The funds raised benefit financial aid, State 4-H Conference, and other projects as voted upon by the State 4-H Council. Two clubs who met this goal in Chickasaw County include: Lawler Lassies and Lads Fredericksburg Futures 2

3 Award Recipients Continued. First Year Record Book Completion Hailey Klassen Olivia Horner Emily Geerts Aiden Sullivan Adrianna Tiedt Ava Throndson Caydence Phillips Project Awards Areas Lindsey Bouska Food and Nutrition Ashley Geerts Horticulture, Photography Shawn Knoll Crop Production Tristen Langreck Horse Allison Wehling Dairy Katelyn Laird Food and Nutrition Sewing and Needle Arts Bella Langreck Pets, Rabbit, Photography Second Year Record Book Completion Zach Utley Eadie Suhr Natalie Marr Trinity Brincks Izabel Willadsen Senior Achievement in Agriculture Allison Wehling Outstanding 4Hers Allison Wehling Lindsey Bouska Outstanding Achievement in Record Keeping Chloe Ashley Miranda Wehling Kelsey Klassen Sophie Phillips Emarae Carey Outstanding Youth Volunteer Awards Junior Trinity Brincks Intermediate Bella Langreck Senior Ashley Geerts 3

4 The 2016 Clover Kids Adventure has begun! Apples was the topic for the November meeting. If your child is part of the Clover Kid program, please remember the following dates. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact the Extension Office at New Hampton/ St. Joseph School Location: St. Joseph School (1st Wednesday Early Out 1:30-3:30 pm) December 7th February 1st March 1st April 5th (Make-up day) Nashua Plainfield Elementary School Location: Husky Wellness Center (2nd Tuesday of the Month 3:30-5:15 pm) December 13th February 14th March 14th April 11th (Make-up day) Sumner Fredericksburg Elementary School Location: Sumner Fredericksburg Cafeteria (2nd Thursday of the Month 3:30-5:15) December 8th February 9th March 9th April 13th (Make-up day if needed) Please provide a copy of your club handbooks and yearly calendar to the Extension Office ASAP. **Members must re-enroll by December 1st** Please have your club checks for Enrollment Dues ($15/4-Her) in to the Extension Office by December 15th. **Club minutes should be ed or turned in to the Extension Office after every meeting. Officer Training Officer Training will be held Sunday, December 11th from 3-5 pm in the Extension Office. Local business people will be presenting on the responsibilities of the various officer roles. This training is highly recommended to all 4-H members and leaders. Please RSVP to the Extension Office by Friday December 9th. DuPont Pioneer Seed Grants DuPont Pioneer offers grants to 4-H clubs for local community improvement projects. The purpose is to provide seed money that clubs can use as a starting point for their project. If your club is interested in this opportunity, please visit pioneergrants or contact the Extension Office for more information. Application forms are due January 17th! **New Member Night** Join us January 31st from 6:30-8 pm for a new member night open to all 1st-3rd year 4-H members. Located at the United Methodist Church in New Hampton. Please RSVP by January 26th to the extension Office. 4

5 Beef Weigh-In What: Market Beef Weigh-In When: Saturday, December 17th from 8-10 AM Where: Formerly known as Link s Livestock near Bassett, IA. You will need to verify in 4-H online that the weigh in data was entered correctly by staff. Final Beef verification weights and ID s will be due by January 15th in 4-H Online. Ear tag cost is $3.00 each. You can pick up ear tags at the Extension Office. If you are planning to bring your beef animals to the Iowa State Fair, please contact the Extension Office for instructions. Rabbit Workshop What: Workshop for youth to learn about tattooing, breeding, show prep, and caring for the health of their rabbits. Who: Anyone with interest in rabbits or wanting to learn more. When: Sunday, January 15th, 4:30-6:00 pm Where: Bremer County Extension Office, 720 7th Ave SW, Tripoli, IA. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Extension Office Our office will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th to observe the Holiday! We hope you enjoy time with your families! Supply Donations Needed: Give a Smile to a Child! A local 4-Her is asking for supply donations to help make pillow cases for the children at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester. A donation box is located at the Chickasaw Extension Office. Please consider dropping off supplies in the donation box to help make these pillowcases. The size of fabric needed for one pillowcase is: body 27 x 42, cuff 9 x 42, accent 2 x 42. Scissors, needles, and gray thread are also needed. Another Way to Help! What: Give a Smile to a Child and help make the pillowcases! When: January 14th, 2017 Time: 9 am 5 pm Where: Fredericksburg City Hall Opportunities Beyond the County Come and join State 4-H Council member Marissa Foels to explore the many 4-H opportunities in Iowa beyond the county level. Learn more about what the 4-H program has to offer high schoolers at the State and National level. Participants will also have time to start applications for the opportunities they are interested in. Who: Students in grades 9-12 Date: Thursday, December 29 Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Location: Winneshiek County Extension Office, 325 Washington St. Decorah, IA For more information, contact Marissa at mfoels@gmail.com or RSVP to by Monday, December 19. 5

6 Leadership Opportunities Available for Senior Level 4-H Members National 4-H Conference: National 4-H Conference is a week-long trip to our nation's capital happening April 7th- 12th. Youth stay at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, MD with delegates from across the nation. Youth must be in grades National 4-H Congress: This event is held over the Thanksgiving holiday each year in Atlanta, GA. The event includes dynamic keynote speakers, community service in the Atlanta area, workshops on leadership, cultural issues, and team-building. To apply for national 4-H congress members must be in grades State 4-H Council: This group of high school students works directly with Iowa 4-H Youth Development staff to represent the program across the state. They speak to local 4-H groups, represent 4-H'ers ideas to staff, and work in committees to plan the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, 4- H'ers for 4-H campaign, and 4-H promotional ideas. To apply for State 4-H council, members must be in grade National 4-H Dairy Conference: The National 4-H Dairy Conference is conducted through the leadership of 4-H Youth Development, University of Wisconsin--Extension, World Dairy Expo, in cooperation with the National 4-H Dairy Conference Planning Committee and other friends of 4-H and the dairy industry. This opportunity is open to all youth in grades For more information on the opportunities listed visit recognition-opportunities Contact the Extension Office or plan to attend the Opportunities Beyond the County Workshop highlighted on the previous page. State Project Awards: 4-H'ers who have focused on specific project areas during their 4-H experience can apply for recognition for their efforts through this program. Awarded a $100 tentative award, 4-H'ers who have demonstrated mastery, leadership, communication, and service in their project will be recognized as the top in the state. 4-H'ers may apply under two project areas -- only one project area per year will be awarded. 4-Hers must be in grades State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program: The 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program is designed to promote 4-H and specifically 4-H Shooting Sports. Youth selected to serve as Ambassadors will receive training to become advocates for the program at county, regional, and state levels. Through the program, Ambassadors develop their skills in leadership, public presentation, citizenship, community service, public relations and team building. This opportunity is for youth in grades Jaclyn Tweeten Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach County Youth Coordinator jtweeten@iastate.edu Ph: 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 6

7 December 5th YDC Meeting Pinicon 6:30 pm 7th NH Clover Kids 8th SF Clover Kids 8th Warm up the Holidays- Extension Office, 5-8 pm 9th Office Closed: Office Clean-Up Day 11th Officer Training- Extension Office, 3-5 pm 11th County Council Mtg- Extension Office, 5-6 pm 13th NP Clover Kids 17 Beef Weigh-In- former Link s Livestock, 8 10 am 23 Office Closed, Christmas Holiday 26 Office Closed, Christmas Holiday January 2nd Office Closed, New Years Day Holiday 14th Give a Smile to a Child- Fredericksburg City Hall, 9 am 5 pm. 15th Rabbit Workshop- Bremer County Ext. Office, 4:30-6 pm 16th Office Closed, Martin Luther King Holiday 16th YDC Meeting- Extension Office, 6:30 pm 22nd County Council Mtg- Extension Office, 5-6 pm 23rd Citizenship Meeting- Extension Office, 6:30 pm 31st New Member Night United Methodist Church 6:30 pm 1st NH Clover Kids 9th SF Clover Kids 12th County Council 5 pm 14th NP Clover Kids February 26th Tri County Citizenship Meeting 2-4 pm West Union, IA. 7