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July 2018 Clover Connection Dear Friends,

Summer events are in full swing and the county fair

is fast approaching. It is the member’s responsibility

to read the fair book and know the rules and regula-

tions. Rules are important for consistency & trust.

The integratory of our county program and the 4-H

program as a whole is at risk when rules are broken.

We want everyone to have a positive learning expe-

rience. Rules are designed to treat everyone fairly.

Somethings are out of our control and others we can

mandate.

The focus of the fair experience should be the learn-

ing and growth of each 4-H and FFA member. The

knowledge and skills gained are far more important

than the results of a competitive event, animal or

project exhibited. Youth are all winners because of

the new knowledge and skills

they have gained!

Have a safe & fun summer!

Tammy Muller

Workshops to help you prepare for the

fair:

PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS

Thursday, July 12 at 6 pm at the Extension Office.

Learn about photography project possibilities and the

basics for composing a fair quality photo.

DESIGN ELEMENTS & ART PRINCIPLES

Monday, July 16 at 7 pm at the Extension Office.

Learn about the design elements and art principals

used in the project areas of Visual Arts, Clothing, and

Home Improvement. 4-H'er are encouraged to bring

their exhibits with them for additional help.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE FAIR?

Monday, July 23 at 7 pm at the Extension Office.

Anxious about what happens at fair time? What will the

judge ask? What is a goal sheet? Extension staff will

share information and helpful hints to prepare 4-H

members for the county fair. This workshop is great for

first time 4-H’ers, but everyone is welcome to learn new

things! Tammy’s fair exhibit advise: “Don’t wait until the last

week before fair to work on your exhibits and goal

sheets. Remember to take pictures for your write

ups. A few pictures will help tell your story.” Fair Entries are due July 2!

4-H Grows Leaders

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Calendar of Events

July

1 State Fair Livestock Entries Due

2 County Fair Entries Due

3 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

4 Holiday, Extension Office Closed

5 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm

5 County Council Interviews

7 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon

10 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

12 Photography Workshop, Extension Office, 6 pm

12 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm

14 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon

15 County Council Picnic & Meeting

16 Design Elements & Art Principles Workshop,

Extension Office, 7 pm

17 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

18 Clothing Event Judging, Keystone AEA, Elkader

18 Communications Judging, Keystone AEA

19 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm

21 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon

23 Are you Ready for the Fair/ Workshop, Extension

Office, 7pm

24 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

25 Leaders Pre-Fair Meeting, Central Bank, 7 pm

26 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm

27 Kiddie Calf & Little Piglet Show entries due

30 Dog Training (Agility Only), Fairgrounds, 7 pm

31 Conference Judging, Fairgrounds 9 am –3 pm

31 Pet Show, Fairgrounds, 12 Noon

August 1-6 Clayton County Fair

August 9-19 Iowa State Fair

Clover Kid Fair Exhibits

Clover Kids will have the opportunity to discuss their

exhibit item with a caring adult on Tuesday, July 31

during their club’s scheduled time. Each Clover Kid

member should complete and bring a Clayton County

Clover Kid Goal Explanation Sheet with them to the

fair. These forms are available from your club leaders

or you can find them at www.extension.iastate.edu/

clayton/page/clayton-county-fair. NEW THIS YEAR:

Clover Kid Pet Show on July 31. Be sure to make your

Clover Kid entries through FairEntry.com.

Kiddie Calf Shows Both dairy and beef classes will be

part of the Kiddie Calf Show at the

county fair. These events are sponsored by the Clay-

ton County Cattlemen and the Clayton County Dairy

Promotion Committee. Both shows will be Sunday,

August 5. These classes are open for youth who have

just completed grades kindergarten, 1st, 2nd,and 3rd.

Entries are due Friday, July 27. See the fair book for

more information and complete rules. To enter com-

plete the form at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/

kiddieshow

Little Piglet Show The third annual Clayton County Little

Piglet Show will be Sunday, August 5

following the beef kiddie calf class. This event is spon-

sored by Clayton County Pork Producers and the

Clayton County Fair Board. This showmanship class is

for young boys and girls who are interested in swine

and wish to show a pig at the fair. Animals shown

must have been exhibited by a 4-H or FFA member at

the 2018 Clayton County Fair. Participants must make

their own arrangements with 4-H and FFA members to

borrow animals for the show. Pork Producers are will-

ing to help make arrangements. NO pigs may be

brought in for this show. See the fair book for more

information and complete rules. To enter complete the

form at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/

kiddieshow. Deadline is July 27.

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County Fair Seeking Nominations for Citizen

of the Day

Do you have a friend who has made a positive differ-

ence in your community? Is there someone in your

neighborhood working to make your community a

better place to live? Would you like to help recognize

someone who demonstrates the true meaning of be-

ing an Iowan?

The Clayton County Fair is looking for 4 individuals

to honor during the 2018 Clayton County Fair. Your

help is needed to identify Clayton County Citizens

who have made a significant contribution to their

communities, while exemplifying the qualities and

characteristics associated with Iowa – integrity, de-

pendability, sense of community and a strong work

ethic.

The Citizen of the Day winners must have shown

their true spirit through continued volunteerism and

community involvement. Information to include with

your nomination form: service activities, education,

career, involvement with youth, leadership positions,

awards and honors, family, special achievements,

accomplishments. All nominees must currently re-

side in Clayton County. Winners will be recognized

on stage at the fair, have reserved seating for the

evening’s entertainment and receive 2 free tickets

into the fair for that day. Must be present on the day

of their recognition to redeem.

Applications can be found on our webpage

www.extension.istate.edu/clayton or on the county

fair webpage http://www.claytoncountyfair.com/

Nominations are due July 1. Complete a nomination

form and send or drop off at the Clayton County Ex-

tension Office120 S. Main Street P.O. Box 357 Elka-

der, Iowa 52043.

Flower Pot Challenge:

Again this year we are asking 4-H Clubs,

organizations, or individuals to help brighten

the Clayton County Fair Grounds. Each club is asked

to bring one or more flowering pots to the Clayton

County Fair to help decorate the grounds.

Fair Board is Looking for Fair

Queen Contestants

The Clayton County Fair Board is seeking contestants

for the Fair Queen Contest. Youth must be at least 16

years of age and not more than 20 years of age on July

20, 2018 and in one service organization. Information

is posted on their webpage at

www.claytoncountyfair.com . All application material

including application, photo, release/consent form, and

sponsor/application fee must be postmarked by July

13, 2018 to Anna Troester. Please contact Anna if

there are any questions. 563-880-4797

Advanced Cattle Feeder Class Winners

On June 11th 16 4-H & FFA members participated in the

2018 Advanced Feeder Class project in Edgewood. Participating this year were Mindy Keehner, Cora Keehner, Keegan Echard, Ty Echard, Nate SHirbroun, Tate Berns, Kaden Schoenfeldt, Regan Stelken, Molly KAnn, Lauren Cherne, Lane Orr, Ben Gibson, Andrey Shirbroun, Truman Cherne, Laci Orr and Jordan Wegmann.

The junior division winner was Mindy Keehner of Monona, Tate Berns of St. Olaf was the intermediate division winner and Andrey Shirbroun of Farmersburg was named the senior division winner.

There were 3 divisions in the carcass competition. Win-ner of the market beef pen was Ben Gibson of Elgin. Lane Orr of Elkader won the market beef individual class. The dairy steer market pen was won by Jordan Wegmann, Edgewood

Many exhibitors in the 4-H & FFA market beef show see only the show ring aspect of beef production, not the real-world aspects of feeding cattle for today’s market-place. The Advanced Cattle Feeder Class focuses more on the real-world aspects of feeding to a target market, focusing on the cost of production, and meat quality.

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State 4-H Livestock entries will NOT go through your

County Extension Office this year

All 4-H Livestock exhibitors will make entry online

through the Fair Entry system

ALL payments, whether by Check or Credit Card will go

directly to the State Fair Office

You need to send a copy of your invoice along with

your personal check if you use that payment meth-

od – MAKE SURE THE TOTAL AMOUNT ON THE

INVOICE MATCHES YOUR CHECK PAYMENT!!

State Fair 4-H Ticket Order Forms & Youth Inn Info. now posted at, https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair/livestock Exhibitor/Family Ticket Order Form - due July 20 (families fill out; sent and paid directly to the State Fair Office, NOT the State 4-H Office)

* Each 4-H state fair exhibitor will receive one gate admission ticket

2018 Conference Judging Schedule

Tuesday, July 31

Time Club

9:00 am Woodcenter Eagles & Clover Kids

9:15 am Independent Members

9:30 am St. Olaf Clover Kids

9:45 am St. Olaf Jr. Farmers

10:00 am Giard Eager Hands & Clover Kids

10:15 am Peppy Pointers & Clover Kids

10:30 am Mallory Minks & Clover Kids

10:45 am Woodberry Clovers & Clover Kids

11:00 am Grand Meadow

11:15 am Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers & Clover Kids

11:30 am FFA Chapters

11:45 am – 12:45 Lunch (No Check In)

12:45 pm Worthwhile & Clover Kids

1:00 pm Ful-O-Pep

1:15 pm Lodomillo Leaders & Clover Kids

1:30 pm Highland Helping Hands

& Clover Kids

1:45 pm Monona Jr. Feeders & Clover Kids

2:00 pm Jefferson Go Hawks & Clover Kids

2:15 pm Garnavillo Hawks

2:30 pm Luana Ramblers

2:45 pm Marion Happy Hustlers

3:15 pm Check–In Closed

Judging times are approximate. Individuals needing to change judging times due to conflicts will be allowed to do so. No clubs will be allowed to check-in before the first club on the list. All 4-H & FFA members MUST be checked in for judging no later than 3:15 pm. Parents and leaders should wait in the waiting areas and not be actively involved in the judging. Judges will begin select-ing state fair exhibits as soon as they have completed judging all individual exhibits in their department. All 4-H’ers, parents, and leaders except those listed helpers are asked to remain out of the judging area during state fair selections.

Need White Pants? Do you

show dairy cattle? Do you need white

pants? The Extension Office has a

variety of white pants that 4-H families

have donated for others to use. Stop by the office and

check out what we have.

The Month of July is

National Recreation Month

National Hot Dog Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Picnic Month

National Blueberry Month

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ISU Extension and Outreach—Clayton County

Tammy Muller –County Youth Coordinator

Nate Weber—K-12 Outreach Program Coordinator

Holly Loan– Executive Coordinator

Michelle Moser –Office Assistant

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, socio-economic 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.

Pre-Fair Leader Meeting:

Wednesday, July 25- 7;00 pm at the Central State

Bank Community Room, Elkader

Camping Spots Available During the Fair

The Fair Board has 22 camp sites with electrical hook-

ups available for 4-H & FFA members, 4-H leaders,

FFA advisors, Youth Committee members, Extension

Council, Extension Staff and fair board members.

Contact the Extension Office for the required paper-

work. First come, first served.

NOTE: If you took advantage of the $500/5 year

camping spot opportunity last year, you still must

request and sign a new contract each year.

Risk Management

IMPORTANT: Please remember to inform the Exten-sion Office of any activities your club is doing that is not in your club program book. You are not covered by insurance if your program book is not on file at the Extension Office or if your meeting/event/activity is not reported to the Extension Office.

2018 EXHIBIT HALL MONITORING

Each 4-H Club is expected to have a minimum of 5 neatly dressed members and at least 2 adults present during the entire monitoring time. Primary duties are to help people locate exhibits, to remind people not to handle or touch exhibits, and to keep the buildings free from litter. All monitors should wear a name badge while on duty.

Saturday, July 28 (set up) Woodcenter Eagles

Wednesday, Aug 1 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. St. Olaf Jr. Farmers 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Grand Meadow

Thursday, August 2 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monona Jr. Feeders 3:00- 6:00 p.m. Worthwhile 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Highland Helping Hands

Friday, August 3 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Jefferson Go Hawks & Ful-O-Pep

3:00- 6:00 p.m. Woodberry Clovers 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Giard Eager Hands

Saturday, August 4 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers 3:00- 6:00 p.m. Luana Ramblers

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Peppy Pointers

Sunday, August 5 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Marion Happy Hustlers 2:30 –5:30 p.m. Garnavillo Hawks 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Mallory Minks

Clean-Up (includes tear down of booths & clean up of exhibit halls) Lodomillo Leaders

Overnight Chaperones at the Fair

All adult volunteers who are staying overnight at the fairgrounds must have a background screening com-pleted before the fair. Screening are good for 3 years. If you wondering if someone needs to be screened, please contact the Extension Office. Forms can be found on our webpage at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clayton/page/volunteer . (4-H leaders should all be completed, unless I have contacted you. Parents who have not been screened within the last 3 years, must com-plete a background check). Email forms to tamul-ler@iastate.edu or drop off at the Extension Office.

County Fair Dairy Cows:

The county fair milk cannot be marketed, so lactating cows have the option to be released after the market beef show on Friday night. Cows must be off the grounds by 11:00 pm. Milk cows do have the option to stay the entire fair.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 122

Clayton County Extension

120 S Main Street

PO Box 357

Elkader, IA 52043

July 2018 Clover Connection

Business Meeting Agenda

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call & Introduction of Visitors

4. Minutes of Previous Meeting

5. Treasurer’s Report

6. Committee Reports

7. Unfinished & New Business

Summer Day Camps

Workshops

State Fair Livestock Entries Due July 1

County Fair Entries due July 2

8. Adjourn/4-H Pledge