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Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
117 N JOHN WAYNE DR, WINTERSET, IA | 515.462.1001 | MON-FRI, 8AM-12:30PM & 1PM-4:30PM LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/MADISON/4H
Opportunities p 2-3
Livestock Happenings p 4
Livestock Dates p 4
New Volunteer Training p 5
Horse Project p 6
Calendar p 7
WHAT’S INSIDE:
MADISON COUNTY EXTENSION
CLOVER CONNECTION DECEMBER 2015—JANUARY 2016
Remember to ENROLL
http://iowa.4honline.com
Jennie Hargrove Kathleen Boldman Cynde Keating County Youth Office Assistant Youth and Families Coordinator Educator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Market Beef Weigh-In Saturday, December 5th
8:00-11:00 AM Madison County Auction Sale Barn
1204 W. Summit (West Side of Madison Co Fairgrounds)
New 4-H Volunteer Training If you have not already attended a training please sign up by visit the following website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/
Give the Gift of Camp Christmas is just around the corner, and we have the perfect gift idea for your favorite elves—a gift certificate to 2016 Region 13 Taste of Camp! Camp will be held June 22-25, 2016 at the Iowa 4-H Center in Madrid. Children in first through eighth grades are eligible to attend camp. To purchase a gift certificate, please visit the Madison County Extension Office. Certificates are available in any monetary denomination.
The Rules Are Frozen Solid When it Comes to Winter Fun If you plan a winter activity i.e. sledding, every club member must fill out the Winter Sports Waiver. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/RMIowa4HWinterSportsPermissionAgreementJan2010.pdf Other Reminders:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4-h-risk-management
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
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OPPORTUNITIES
2016 Citizenship Washington Focus
Looking for an experience of a lifetime? Look no
further than the Citizenship Washington Focus trip
where you as a 9th-12th grader can travel by charter
bus to visit Washington D.C. and the National 4-H
Center. Experience leadership and citizenship on a
higher level with this epic opportunity on June 10-18,
2016.
Trip highlights include the Flight 93 Museum,
Gettysburg Battlefield, Capitol Hill, Smithsonian
Museum, Mount Vernon and the Holocaust Museum.
Youth will also meet with the Iowa Congressional
and Senate delegations to discuss legislative issues.
Besides tours and workshops, 4-H'ers will have time
for socializing and meeting new friends!
Cost of the trip is $1,570. This includes lodging, transportation, tour site admissions and most meals. Registration and a $510 deposit will be required to secure a spot. Space is limited. Registration deadline is January 4, 2016. To learn more about the trip and to get registration information visit: www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf.
New 4-H Families Orientation
New to 4-H? Wondering how to prepare for the fair? How to sign up to show livestock? When to sign up for camp? Then you need to attend New 4-H Families Orientation! New 4-H Families Orientation will be held on Thursday, January 28th at the Madison County Extension Office. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm, and we’ll start with the program around 6 pm. We are holding this program earlier this year in an effort to get families “in the loop” sooner. All new families are invited to attend, as are families who have been in the program but have not attended orientation in the past. Please plan on bringing any questions you may have. Also, if you have received any paperwork or e-mails you have questions about, please bring those as well. RSVP is required for this program (for food count and to ensure we have enough materials). Please call 515-462-1001 to register to attend. You will need to know the number of individuals from your family planning on attending. We look forward to seeing you at orientation!
STEM Activities and Projects
Curiosity is natural!
With wide eyes, kids ponder: How does a bridge stay up? Why do carrots grow under the ground? Why does a car need gas? Like seeds, their interests need to be watered and tended to in order to grow. 4-H helps youth discover and foster this passion for science, engineering, technology and math (STEM). It offers a hands-on approach to developing the excitement and skills necessary for youth to succeed in a safe and fun setting.
Check out how to start the possibilities:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/stem/doing-stem-youth
Check out all the different project areas:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/science-engineering-technology-projects
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OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
OPPORTUNITIES
2016 County Fair/Extension Intern The Madison County Fair Board and Madison County Extension are looking for a creative, energetic self-starter to work as the 2016 Madison County Fair/ISU Extension Summer Intern. The applicant needs to be in college and have advertising and fair experience. Position duties will include, but not limited to, developing and implementing an advertising plan within a fixed budget; publicizing the fair through press releases and contacts; designing advertising posters for the fair; working with the board of directors on follow up with fair supporters, sponsors, and department superintendents to develop daily activities; serving as liaison between community, fair board, and Extension personnel; and serving in a support capacity to the fair board president. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
JimEd Beach, Madison Co. Fair Board President
Madison County Beef Queen.
The Madison County Cattlemen would like to invite anyone between 16-20 years of age to apply for the 2016 Madison County Beef Queen. The duties would include representing the Madison County Cattlemen at the Madison County Fair, Iowa State Fair, Madison County Covered Bridge Festival and various Cattle-men cookout events.
Madison County Beef Queen applications can be found at the Extension Office and must be returned by January 4, 2016.
If you have questions, please contact Steve Barger at (515) 689-5654.
Madison County ISU Extension & Outreach Seeking 4-H Summer Assistant Madison County ISU Extension and Outreach is hiring a new position this summer, the 4-H Summer Assistant. This Summer Program Assistant will be responsible for leading 4-H activities in Madison County May-August 2016, including the Madison County Fair, while the County Youth Coordinator is on maternity leave. This individual must be reliable, detail-oriented, a problem-solver, self-motivated, and able to work independently or on a team. Applicants must be at least high school graduates by the summer of 2016, with some college experience preferred. This individual will need to work one week in March, ideally during their spring break. A prior knowledge of 4-H programming is required. $11/hour. Interested candidates should send application, cover letter, and resume to:
Jennie Hargrove, County Youth Coordinator
Visit our website to obtain the necessary forms or for more information:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/madison
Reminders Please remember to deposit your Madison County Fair premium checks as soon as possible. Please remember to deposit your Awards Banquet checks as soon as possible as well.
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MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS
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Livestock happenings
Market Beef Weigh-In Madison County 4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit Market Beef and Pen of Three animals at the 2016 Madison County Fair/Iowa State Fair will weigh-in, tag, and complete identification forms on all market heifers and/or steers on Saturday, December 5, from 8:00-11:30 AM at the Madison County Sale Barn. When you first arrive at weigh-in, please come to the office at the south end of the Sale Barn to start your paperwork.
**This will be the ONLY date for weighing in beef animals.**
BREED STEERS must have a tattoo in their ear at the time of weigh-in. This information must be recorded on the Beef ID form. Registration papers are not needed at this time.
Iowa State Fair Verification Madison County will again serve as an official verification site for youth planning to exhibit at the 2016 Iowa State Fair (ISF). Any youth planning to exhibit market beef at the ISF MUST complete the verification process on 4-H Online by Jan. 15th. All market beef must also be retinal image scanned. A cost of $5 per animal will be collected at the time of verification.
Ak-Sar-Ben: Ak-Sar-Ben still requires DNA samples for all market beef wishing to enter the Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition. The Iowa 4-H program and Ak-Sar-Ben no longer have a sharing agreement for the DNA samples. Because of this, animals being nominated for the ISF and Ak-Sar-Ben will pay a total of $10 per animal. Animals being nominated for Ak-Sar-Ben only will pay $5 per animal.
In case of bad weather, cancellation will be reported on KCCI News Channel 8
2015-2016 LIVESTOCK DATES All weigh-ins are held at the Madison County Fairgrounds.
Beef Weigh-in: Sat, Dec 5, 2015 FSQA Training: Sat, Mar 5, 2016 Swine Weigh-in: Sat, Mar 26, 2016 Sheep Weigh-in: Sat, Apr 23, 2016 Livestock IDs Due*: Wed, May 15, 2016 Fair Entry Period: May 16– June 15, 2016 Iowa State Fair Livestock Entry June 1—July 1, 2016 Madison County Fair July 13 —17, 2016 Iowa State Fair Aug. 11 – 21, 2016 Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Expo Sept. 22-25, 2016 *Livestock IDs must be submitted for market/breeding beef, feeder calves, cow-calf, swine, market/breeding sheep, dairy cattle, goats, dog, rabbits, and horse.
State 4-H Recognition Opportunities The State 4-H Recognition help sheets, evaluations, and online application links are now posted and ready for all Iowa 4-H’ers to access: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/recognition-opportunities
The following opportunities are available to youth grades 9-12:
National 4-H Conference
National 4-H Congress
State 4-H Council
State Project Awards
4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador
National 4-H Dairy Conference
College Scholarships
Deadline for all submissions is 11:59 PM, Monday, February 1, 2016.
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MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS
Volunteer reminders
New 4-H Volunteer Training Two different sessions have been scheduled to provide training to new and newer clover kids and community club volunteer. Meals and snacks will be provided. The training is designed to give new volunteers a better working knowledge of positive youth development, the Iowa 4-H Equation, and tools that will help them be more confident and capable in their roles working with youth. The training includes breakout sessions for Clover Kid volunteers and club/project volunteers. Volunteers who attend receive a notebook of positive youth development resources and information. Training Date Options are: Choice A: Date: Tuesday, January 19th & Tuesday, January 26, 2016 (2 part session) Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Place: Polk County Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Dr., Altoona
Choice B: Date: Saturday, January 30, 2016 Time: 9 am – 3 pm Place: Madison County Extension Office, 117 N. John Wayne Dr., Winterset
Registration will be posted at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteertraining
2016 State Volunteer Retreat Feb. 5-6, 2015
Iowa State University, Ames Register now to get your choice of workshops!
Online registration and workshop descriptions are now posted at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/state-volunteer-retreat
This FREE Retreat is designed as a train-the-trainer event and participants are encouraged to use information from the sessions to teach 4-H members in their clubs and counties. The deadline to register is Friday, January 22. Register at http://retreat.arterburn.info/retreat/
Friday evening's focus is on learning about new, hands on activities that your club could develop into service projects. Meet at the Extension 4-H Youth Building. Check out the Sessions descriptions for details.
Saturday morning workshops meet at the Memorial Union and the Saturday afternoon sessions are either at the Extension 4-H Youth Building or in labs on campus.
Check out the workshop descriptions:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/state-volunteer-retreat
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Annual 4-H Volunteer Training Update: Save the Dates Current 4-H Volunteers are invited to select an Annual 4-H Volunteer Training Update session to attend. To remain a 4-H Volun-teer in good standing, all current volunteers are asked to attend. Session A: The Heart of Community at the Madison County Extension Office Thursday, January 21 from 6:30-8 pm Session B: The Heart of Leadership at the Madison County Extension Office Thursday, February 18 from 6:30-8 pm To register to attend, please call (515) 462-1001 or e-mail Jennie at [email protected]
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/MADISON/4H
Horse Project News Horseless Horse Specialty Club The Horseless Horse Club is a group of horse enthusiasts who what to learn about horses. We meet on Monday nights throughout the school year to learn about a variety of topics. The topic this fall is horse judging. During these sessions youth learn what the ideal horse conformation or performance is. Be-ginning in January we will focus on hippology. What is hippology? It is the study of the horse. Partici-pants will learn about horse anatomy, health care, and nutrition to name a few topics. Horse ownership is not necessary to participate in these activities. Dates for meetings for the remain-der of 2015 are as follows: December 7 & 21. Then in 2016 we will meet on: January 18, February 1, 15, 22 & 29, March 14, & 28, April 11 & 25, and May 11 & 25. We meet at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Winterset from 6:30- 8:00 pm. If you have questions, please contact Jana Peters at [email protected] or 462-4177.
Horseless Horse Youth to Represent Iowa at the Great National Roundup The Senior Hippology team consisting of Sydney Hildebrand, Emma Lowden, & Konnor Dimler will rep-
resent Iowa 4H at the Great National Roundup in January 2016. This contest will consist of horse judg-
ing, a written exam, identification stations, and team problems. This team qualified for the honor by
winning the state contest which was held last May during the Equine Extravaganza. Congratulations
and Best of Luck, Ladies.
4-H Horse Volunteers Needed for Riding Classes
Adult volunteers are being sought to lead Madison County 4-H Horse Project classes for the 2015-16 4-H
project year. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of horses and horseback riding experience. Experi-
ence working with youth is desired, but not required. All volunteers must attend training and pass a
background screening. If you or someone you know is interested in helping with this opportunity,
please contact Jennie at the Extension Office at 515-462-1001 or [email protected].
Madison County Fair Horse Superintendent Needed
An adult volunteer is being sought by the Madison County Fair Board to serve as Horse Superintendent
for the Madison County Fair. This individual is responsible for various fair-related tasks including finding
sponsors for trophies, ordering trophies, recommending potential judges, facilitating horse check-in
during fair, creating horse stall assignments in the barns, and managing the 4-H/FFA Horse Shows dur-
ing the fair. The ideal candidates for this position will be organized, capable of fundraising, possess ex-
cellent communication skills, and must be available during the Madison County Fair. Please contact
Fair Board President Jim Ed Beach if you’re interested in being considered for this position.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/MADISON/4H
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS
DATE 4-H Club/Group What When & Where Contact/Topics
Dec 5 4-H & FFA Beef Exhibi-
tors Market Beef Weigh-In
Madison County Sale Barn 8-11 am
Jennie Hargrove 515-462-1001
Dec 18 Youth Council Holiday Party Hutton Home
6-8 pm Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Jan. 1 All 4-H Exhibitors Animal ID Process Opens http://
iowa.4honline.com Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Jan 6 Youth & 4-H Committee
Regular Meeting Extension Office
6:30 pm Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Jan. 15 4-H Beef Exhibitors Market Beef Weigh-In
Verification Due http://
iowa.4honline.com Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Jan 21 Current Volunteers Heart of Community An-nual Volunteer Training
Extension Office 6:30-8 pm
Jennie Hargrove 515-462-1001
Jan 28 New 4-H’ers and their
Families New Member Orientation
(Dinner provided) Extension Office
5:30 pm Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Jan 30 New Volunteers New Volunteer Training Extension Office
9 am — 3 pm Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Feb. 3 Youth & 4-H Committee
Regular Meeting Extension Office
6:30 pm Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Mar. 2 Youth & 4-H Committee
Regular Meeting Extension Office
6:30 pm Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Mar. 5 4-H & FFA Livestock
Exhibitors Food Safety Quality Assur-
ance Training
New Bridge Church 8-10 am: Juniors
10 am-12 pm: Int/Sr 8:30 am: Test Out
Jennie Hargrove 515-462-1001
Mar. 26 4-H/FFA Swine
Exhibitors Swine Weigh In
TBD 8-11 am
Jennie Hargrove 515-462-1001
Apr. 6 Youth & 4-H Committee
Regular Meeting Extension Office
6:30 pm Jennie Hargrove
515-462-1001
Apr. 23 4-H & FFA Sheep
Exhibitors Sheep Weigh-In
Fairgrounds 8-11 am
Jennie Hargrove 515-462-1001
Calendar—December 2015 & Beyond
MADISON COUNTY EXTENSION
CLOVER CONNECTION