WAYNE COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER GROWS March 2018 Important Dates to Remember Inside this issue CYC Notes Babysitting Program March Cooking Club 6 4-H Adult Committee @ 6:30 p.m. Animal Science Roundup 6 RSVP FSQA Training Due Iowa 4-H Youth Conference 9 Kick-Off County Fair FSQA Camp Wild 9 RSVP Babysitting Program Due Summer Assistant Position Opening 10 FSQA Training Club Meetings Dates 9 Daylight Savings Time Begins 16 Babysitting Program, Humeston 17 St. Patrick s Day 21 Extension Council Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. 24 State 4-H Recognition Day 30 Babysitting Program, Corydon Extension Council Dan Rockhold-Chair Carmela Murphy-Vice Chair Kim Arnold-Secretary Patty Jones Treasurer Kari Dodson Melissa Davis Dyer Mark Winslow Shelly Hornaday April 1 28 Easter National 4-H Day of Service 1
CYC Notes Hello 4-H friends, families, and guests! I am happy to be back in Iowa and am excited to share my experiences from the National 4-H Healthy Living Summit in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Did you know that healthy living includes nutrition education, physical fitness, wellness, and emotional wellbeing? If you would like to know more about how you can get involved with healthy living come chat with me! As we progress further into the 4-H year busy times are coming quickly! Make sure to take time to read the newsletter, like our Facebook page, or visit our website for all upcoming events and Wayne County 4-H information. I am excited to watch the Wayne County 4-H Program grow with new members and new clubs. If there is an event or workshop you would like to see happen, please reach out! Hannah Wilson, County Youth Coordinator 641-872-1755 hmwilson@iastate.edu Snapshots of the National 4-H Healthy Living Summit 2
Babysitting Program Do YOU have what it takes to be a responsible Babysitter? Learn about: Safety and First Aid Open to all youth 5th-8th grade; Space is limited to first 15 youth registered in each location Child Development Time: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Nutrition and Food Choices Dependent on youth this program will be held Entertaining Children and AgeAppropriate Activities Parent Expectations The Business of Babysitting Humeston Public Library: Friday, March 16 Wayne County Extension Office: Friday, March 30 Registration fee: $20.00 per youth includes student guide book and lunch Registration Due: Friday, March 9th Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. Name: Grade: Boy/Girl (circle one) Address: City: Zip: Phone: ( ) Email: Location: Humeston Public Library Wayne County Extension Office (circle one) Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Print Date Please return this form to: ISU Extension & Outreach Wayne County, 220 E Jefferson St, Corydon, IA 50060. All youth must complete the Iowa 4-H Medical Information/Release (available at the Extension office) and return with registration form. Make checks payable to Wayne County ISU Extension Contact Hannah Wilson at 641-872-1755 or hmwilson@iastate.edu for more info. 3
Wayne County Cooking Club 4th-12th graders: Join the new cooking club! Try new cooking techniques. Be part of a team. Learn about food safety. Sample new foods. Create your own recipe book. Join the fun, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturdays... Wayne County Extension Office Please register ahead of time to ensure adequate supplies and ingredients. 220 E. Jefferson St. Contact Hannah Wilson for more information: 641-872-1755 Corydon, IA 50060 hmwilson@iastate.edu Wayne County 641-872-1755 www.extension.iastate.edu/wayne 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. Direct inquiries to Ross Wilburn, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu. EOADV.16.06 Nov. 2016 4
Animal Science Roundup June 26-28, 2018 Iowa State University Campus All youth in 8th-12th grades are invited to apply to attend this three day conference all about animal science. Species that you may choose from: Beef, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Meat Goat. Hands on learning from the top scientists in the country. Activities include: Dissection, ration formulation, meats, reproduction, selection, careers, competitions and more. For more information and to apply go to: https:// www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/animalscienceroundup All applications are due March 15 and participants will be notified by April 1. Iowa 4-H Youth Conference Every June, almost 900 teenagers converge on the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities. If you've completed 8th grade, you're eligible to attend. You don't even have to be in 4-H to attend this conference! Regular registration for a fee of $180 closes on June 1 with late registration for $200 available until June 11. Click here for the financial aid application, due April 25 to the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Click the link for more information: https:// www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/ iowa4hyouthconference 5
2018 Options for Quality Assurance Certification Quality Assurance Certification is required to exhibit livestock at the Wayne County Fair & Iowa State Fair for youth grades 4-12 exhibiting in the following departments: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, Dairy Cattle, Meat Goat, Dairy Goat Option #1: FSQA Training Grades 4-12 Format: Face-to-face training with hands -on activities offered across Iowa Cost: Free Certification Good for 1 Year Wayne County Event: Saturday, March 10 from 10 AM-12 PM at Wayne County Fairgrounds, Corydon R.S.V.P Required to Attend: Tuesday, March 6th For a list of events statewide: https://www.ipic.iastate.edu/fsqa.html Option #2: Online Training Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Grades 4-12 Format: Interactive, self-guided online training (approximately 1-1.5 hours) Cost: $12 per 4-H Youth Certification Good for 1 Year Training available now at www.yqca.org Log in using your Iowa 4-H Online credentials. Your participation is automatically recorded in 4-H Online Shooting Sports Youth Camp June 8-11, 2018: Picture Rocks Camp in Monticello, IA Explore the Safety and Education in Shooting Sports (SESS) program by trying new skills, meeting new friends and making connections with County Shooting Sports Clubs. Opportunities to develop skills in Archery, Air Rifle, Smallbore, Shotgun, Muzzleloader and Wildlife Skills. Learn more at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/shooting-sportsactivities-and-events 6
Save the Date: CAMP WILD June 11-13, 2018 Take a ride on the "WILD side and mark your calendars to attend Camp Wild, June 11-13, 2018 at Camp Clover Woods near Madrid, Iowa. Camp Wild is offered for youth completing grades 5, 6, and 7 in Spring 2018. Experience adventure and excitement during three days filled with 4-H camp traditions and favorite activities, including nature hikes, challenge course, creek walk, rock wall, archery, swimming, camp songs, crafts, and campfires. Bring a friend with you, and make new ones while you are there too! Camp will run from Monday, June 11 at 11 a.m. until our closing ceremony, starting at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. Registration Deadline will be May 15, 2018. Register before May 1, 2018 to secure your spot, and receive our $200 registration early bird price. Registration costs $220 after May 1 and before May 15. No registrations will be accepted after May 15, 2018. Click here to register today! Make sure to check with your County Extension Office, as many have financial assistance for 4-H members attending camp! Scholarships are also available from the Iowa 4-H Foundation, with an April 25 th deadline for application. Visit www.iowa4hfoundation.com for information or to apply. 4-H Animal Identification Now available on 4HOnline. All animal ID s must be submitted no later than May 15th, 11:59 p.m. Families are not able to enter information for any weighed-in animals (mkt. beef, sheep, meat goats & swine). Follow this link to access help sheets: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4honlineinformation-families-and-leaders 7
4-H Summer Program Assistant Position Opening Wayne County Extension is going to be hiring a summer program assistant for day camps and county fair help. The job description and ad will be posted on our extension web page on March 19, 2018. If interested please check https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wayne/ for complete details. Goat and Sheep Weigh-In Sunday, May 6th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All Iowa State Fair and/or Ak-Sar-Ben meat goats and sheep the State Fair identification process will include the animal s weight, retinal image scan and ear tag numbers (official tattoo for does). The County Youth Coordinator will be entering this information following weigh-in. The cost for a retinal scan is $5.00 per animal. Race Across Iowa Ranking Benton Busy Bees 450 Clio-Southwesterers 450 Wayne County Extension Office 300 It looks like we have a tie! Keep up the great work 4-H Clubs! 2018 Wayne County Fair Kick-Off Friday, March 9th Wayne County Fairgrounds Event Center Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. with dinner by Cater 2 U. Following dinner, we will announce what is new for 2018 and be featuring country music artist Ted Stockton! Admission to the event is $25. Hope to see you all there! 8
Club Meeting Dates Benton Battlers: Tammy Terrell, Leader March 7th at the Wayne High School Lunch Room at 6:00 p.m. Benton Busy Bees: Amanda O Brien, Leader March 19th at the Allerton Legion at 7:00 p.m. Clio Southwesters: Tieko Nickell, Leader March 14th at the Clio City Hall Building at 6:30 pm Clover Kids: Stephanie Lukavsky, Leader March 14th at the Promise City Community Center at 5:00 p.m. Cooking Club: Nicole Lutz-Polsdofer, Leader March 24th at the Wayne County Extension Office at 10:00 a.m. Union Hotshots: Bridget Goretska, Leader March 14th at the Goretska Home at 7:00 p.m. Walnut Monroe Lonetree: Jessy Morris, Leader March 14th at the Seymour Fire Station at 6:30 p.m. Warren Willpower: Amber Fickes, Leader March 28th at the Wayne County Extension Office at 6:00 p.m. Wayne Wranglers: Cindy Miller, Leader March 25th at the Corydon Sr. Center Building at 7:00 p.m. 4-H Project Boxes These boxes are great to have to keep track of your record books, projects, awards, and much more! If you would like one stop into the Extension Office. The interior measures 12 W x10 1/4 D x 4 3/4 H. The boxes cost $3.00 each. 4-H Re-Enrollment Members, Leaders, and Volunteers: Please complete your re-enrollment A.S.A.P. Re-enrollment is a critical part of being a 4-H member. This supports the County Youth Coordinator by knowing how many members Wayne County 4-H has, ability to share photographs and activities through social media and newsletters with parental permission, accurate medical information, and much more! Please take the time to complete your re-enrollment today! If you have questions or need assistance contact the County Youth Coordinator. 9
Like Wayne County Extension on Facebook for additional information! https://www.facebook.com/waynecoextension/ Check out our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wayne/ Prepared by Hannah Wilson, Wayne County Youth Coordinator, 641-872-1755 Iowa State Fair August 9-19, 2018 Wayne County Fair July 24-30, 2018 Wayne County 220 E Jefferson Corydon, IA 50060 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. 10