GROWS State 4-H Council Leadership Training - Way to go GALS!! Hamilton County News JANUARY 2017 www.extension.iastate.edu/hamilton/4h Happy New Year from Staff!! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome all the NEW 4-H ers and their families who have joined the Hamilton County 4-H program. We encourage you to become active members and ask many questions. Thanks to all 4-H leaders and club planning teams who have gotten your yearly schedules turned in. Way to GO!! We would also like to thank all those who have recruited our new members we have 15 in our program so far this year but our goal was 80 (so we have a ways to go). Keep recruiting!!!! We want to have 200 in our membership!! We encourage you to READ the monthly newsletter and record important dates on your own calendars, so you will not miss important meetings and due dates. You are also welcome to check our website at: extension.iastate.edu/ hamilton/4h A very important event scheduled for Junior Members (4th 6th grades) be sure to mark the date down and plan to attend JANUARY 29th Junior FUN Day Cancellations & Postponements Cancellations and postponements of County 4-H activities due to inclement weather will be broadcast on KQWC 1540 Have You Re-Enrolled On-Line? Hamilton County 4-H members need to finish up reenrollment in 4HOnline in order to have the $15.00 State 4-H Development Fee paid by Hamilton County Extension (making your cost only $15.00). NOTICE: If re-enrollments have not been completed by January 15, members will have to pay the full $30.00 State 4-H Development Fee. How do you re-enroll on-line?? Go to: extension.iastate.edu/4h/enrollment/help.htm. Web links and help sheets are there to assist you through the simple steps! 4-H College Scholarships High School Seniors: Don t miss your opportunity to apply for the 4-H State Scholarships. The Iowa 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017 scholarship programs for Iowa 4-H ers attending or planning to attend college fall 2017. More than 80 scholarships are available to Iowa 4-H ers pursuing various fields of study at an Iowa Regent university, Iowa private college, or Iowa community college. Applications are available on-line and are due before or on February 1, 2017 4-H Scholarship information, forms, and applications are available on the 4-H public web page: iowa4hfoundation.org 1
Attention! Senior 4-H Members 4-H Recognition Opportunities Abound! Exciting opportunities are available for Senior 4-H members: National 4-H Conference National 4-H Congress State 4-H Council State Project Awards Opportunities require an application submitted electronically and an interview at a state event held at Iowa State University on Saturday, April 1, 2017 Members who are not able to participate in a live interview will be able to pre- record an interview for this event by working with the State 4 -H Office. All applications and materials must be submitted via electronic submission by Feb. 1: 1) Electronic Cover Sheet/Application 2) Answer five directed questions specific to the award opportunity 3) Attach 2 pages for your own creative telling of your 4-H story and support of the recognition for which you are applying More information can also be found at the Iowa State 4-H Recognition site: extension.iastate.edu/4h/ page/ recognition-opportunities Horse Team Practices Horse Quiz Bowl Horse Judging Horse Hippology Team members, your January practices are scheduled for Sunday, January 8th & 22nd at 4PM at the Extension Office. Winter Club Activities Is your club planning to go skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating or other winter recreation activity this winter? All winter recreation activities involve risks, and it is important for you to have information about your selected activity. The Permission Agreement and Release and Waiver of Liability must be obtained from the Extension Office, read carefully and signed by each participant and their parent or legal guardian (if the participant is under age 18). These forms must be returned to the Extension Office before the planned activity. Call the Hamilton County Extension Office at 515-832-9597 or email siles@iastate.edu Looking for direction with your 4-H projects? Check out the PROJECT HOT SHEETS! These program materials can be accessed 24/7 right on the web! http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/ projects These hot sheets coordinate with the 4-H project areas and are full of great information. You will find a list of project goals, as well as ideas for communication, citizenship, and leadership activities in the given area. Great resources and some exhibit ideas are also included! Check out this website and use the hot sheets now to support your project work! There are also project Tip Sheets listed at this same website that will help you when preparing your exhibits for the fair under each specific project area. Check these out for more help! 2
2017 North Central Iowa Youth Beef Conference ALL ABOUT THAT BEEF An educational program sponsored by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach and Ellsworth Community College for North Central Iowa youth who want to learn more about beef production will be held Saturday, January 28, at the Ellsworth Community College Agriculture & Renewable Energy Center, south of Iowa Falls on Hwy 65 at 705 Ellsworth Ave. For a map and directions go to: http://www.iavalley.cc.ia.us/ecc/ maps_directions.html. The program will run from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM with registration beginning at 9:00 AM. A variety of interactive workshops and sessions are being planned for youth 4th grade through 12th grade who register for this event. Youth will learn what s involved with producing top quality beef from start to finish. Topics include: meat quality, a skill-a-thon, and the new VFD rules. Qualifies as FSQA Certification for one year! Cost is $5.00 per participant (youth or adult). Please pre-register by January 17 at your County Extension Office, or send to the address below. Registrations must include the Iowa 4-H Medical Information/Release Form. For more information contact the Franklin County Extension Office at 641-456-4811. Cancellation due to weather will be announced on KLMJ, KQCR, KGLO, KIAI, KLSS, KRIB, KQWC, KJYL, and KIFG radio stations. Event must have a minimum of 20 participants to be held. Webster City Clover Kids The next Webster City Clover Kids program will be held on Monday, January 16 th from 3:30 5:30 p.m. at the Pleasant View School gym I will be leaving my position as Hamilton County 4-H Youth Coordinator as of January 31st, 2017. I would like to take this opportunity to Thank all the 4-H ers, 4-H volunteers, 4-H families, extension staff, fair board members, fair staff, 4-H Foundation board and donors, and all the community partners that I have had the privilege to work with for the past 24+ years in the Hamilton County 4-H program. It has been a privilege to work with all the young people and to be a part of their lives. The growth and accomplishments I ve seen in each of them has been amazing. The Leadership Citizenship, and Life Skill Development is an outstanding accomplishment and will be of value to each of them as they continue in their future lives. All the VOLUNTEERS who have shared their skills and desire to see these young people progress into citizens of our country. I THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, because you are the real jewels of the SUCCESS of the HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H Program. It has been a honor to work with each of you. 3
The New Vet Feed Directive (VFD) Takes Effect Jan. 1! A Youth Guide has been developed for the Veterinary Feed Directive that takes effect Jan. 1, 2017. Read and find out what you need to know and prepare for with your livestock projects. What? A veterinary feed directive (VFD) is a written statement given to an animal owner by a veterinarian that is similar to a prescription. The written statement allows the owner of the animal to purchase and use animal feed containing a VFD drug or combination drug to treat an animal according to the veterinarian s orders. Why? Medically important antibiotics will no longer be available to use for growth promotion. How? Read the label! All feeds containing VFD drugs must have the following statement: Caution: Federal law restricts medicated feed containing this veterinary feed directive (VFD) drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. ***************************************** Youth must obtain a VFD order from their veterinarian, then send or take the VFD order to a feed manufacturer or supplier to get the VFD feed. If you manufacture your own feed you must have a VFD to get the medicated feed. VFD feed must be fed according to the information on the label and on the VFD. You must also follow the expiration date on the VFD. VFD feed cannot be fed to animals after the VFD has expired. For More Information: extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/livestock Antibiotic Examples: Penicillins Glycopeptides Cephalosporins Tetracyclines Macrolides Sulfas Fluoroquinolones COMMON NAMES Chlorotetracycline (CTC) Aureomycin Tylan Lincomycin Components of a VFD Veterinarian s contact information Producer s contact information Location of animals prescribed the VFD Date VFD was written Expiration date of VFD Name of drug Species of animals being fed the VFD Number of animals to be fed VFD Why the drug was prescribed Withdrawal time Refills VFD statement Veterinarian s signature 4
Junior 4-H Fun Day Sunday, January 29th 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Fuller Hall, 625 Bank Street, Webster City, IA Enter Fuller Hall at the South Doors on Bank Street!!!! 4th 6th Grades DRESS for Inside Activities Gym Clothes/Tennis Shoes BRING: Swimming Suit & Towel You will have the opportunity to SWIM 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Group GAMES and ACTIVITIES led by the Intermediate & Senior County Councils You may invite a non 4-H er as a guest Please have their parents fill out form below PICK UP TIME will be 4:30 p.m. at Fuller Hall. There in NO charge for this event. It is being funded by the 4-H County Councils. If non 4-H ers are attending Please have their parents fill out this form. Name: Address: Grade: Home Phone #: Cell Phone #: Emergency # I give my permission for my child Day at Fuller Hall in Webster City, Iowa to participate in the 4-H Junior Fun Parent s Signature: Insurance Company Ins. ID # My child may be photographed during the program: 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, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu. 5
Hamilton County Extension 311 Bank Street Webster City, IA 50595 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEBSTER CITY, IA NON-PROFIT PERMIT #295 DATES TO REMEMBER JANUARY 8 & 22 Horse Team Practices Quiz Bowl, Hippology, Judging - 4:00 p.m. at the Extension Office 16 Webster City Clover Kids Pleasant View School 3:30 5:30 p.m. 14 4-H County Council Meetings 12:00 NOON E. O. 18 4-H & Youth Committee 6:30 P.M. Extension Office 28 S.T.E.M. BEEF Ellsworth Community College Agriculture and Renewable Energy Center, Iowa Falls/9-2:30. 29 JUNIOR FUN DAY Fuller Hall, Webster City 1:30 pm 4:30 pm (swimming 1:30 3:00 pm; Games 3 4) FEBRUARY 1 State 4-H Scholarships DUE on line & State Award Applications DUE on line. 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, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu. 6