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Message from CYC 1

Smiles and Thanks 2

Local 4-H News 2-3

4hOnline 4

Iowa State Fair Results 5

Food and Fitness 6

Youth Councils 6

Calendar of Events 7

4-H Leader’s Corner 7

Business Agenda 8

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4-H NEWS

WINNESHIEK COUNTY EXTENSION

National 4-H Week

Dear 4-H Families, National 4-H Week is coming up on October 2nd – 8th. How can we show our 4-H pride? This week serves as a kick-off week for recruiting new members and sharing our 4-H experiences. Take a minute and share your 4-H stories with others. With 4-H Spirit,

Joni

National 4-H Week

October 2nd – 8th Sunday, October 2nd 4-H Spaghetti Supper& Silent Auction 4-8 p.m. @ Decorah Lutheran Church Wednesday, October 5th Wear 4-H apparel and/or green day. All week ( just a few examples…)

- Display 4-H posters/signs around town or in your front yard - Include National 4-H Week on your Facebook status. - ―Like‖ Winneshiek County 4-H Facebook Page - Live and recorded radio public service announcements

325 WASHINGTON ST., DECORAH, IOWA 52101 | 563-382-2949 | OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. LEARN MORE AT HTTP://WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/WINNESHIEK/

Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

Joni Bruvold

WINNESHIEK COUNTY EXTENSION

County Youth Coordinator Ph: 563-382-2949

Email: jbruvold@iastate.edu Fax: 563-382-2940

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek/kidsteens.htm

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Smiles and Thanks

SMILE AND THANKS

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

LOCAL 4-H NEWS

Smiles to those who turned in senior 4-H record books into the Extension Office.

Smiles to Adam, Andrew, Jackie, Jordan, Kelley, Kilah, and Miranda for attending the Region 4 County Council Retreat in New Hampton.

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Senior Council Members: Morgan Bergan, Dustin Bigler, Brianna Carolan, Micayla Christopher, Laura Francois, Kelley Hauber, Kilah Hemesath, Jackie Hoyme, Megan Lien, Mikayla Lien, Eleanor Lofte, Andrew Luzum, Brittany Nelson, Kaitlyn Otteson, Adam Sacquitne, Gayge Samuelson, Miranda Schnitzler, Dustin Smith and Jordan Tietz.

4-H Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction The 10th annual 4-H Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2nd serving from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church. Proceeds from this evening will go towards paying the 4-H Program Development fee of $30.00 per 4-H member. Tickets sell for $6.00 per person with pre-school eating for free. Carry outs are available. Each club is encouraged to bring an item for the silent auction.

Club Secretary and Treasurer Books If you were the secretary or treasurer of your club, you may submit your book to be evaluated. Please bring it to the Extension Office by October 3rd. All books submitted will be recognized along with the top secretary and top treasurer book being selected.

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Camera Corps Congratulations to Adam Knight, Kaylee Knight and Johanna Lubke for having a photograph selected to be on display in Des Moines for the 2011 4-H Camera Corps. Their photos were selected out of over 980 photos with only 50 being selected for display. Congratulations Adam, Kaylee and Johanna!!

Beef Carcass Meeting Did you participate in the beef carcass contest at the fair or would like to learn more about this contest? If so, we are having an informational session on October 18th starting at 7 p.m. at the Danan Lansing Building. This session will be filled with speakers and food! Come and join us. Please RSVP to the Extension Office (563-382-2949) by Wed., October 12th.

Smiles to all the new 4-H members and families! WELCOME to 4-H!

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Junior Leadership Council Members: Ashley Darling, Reese Drenth, Reid Drenth, Jonathan Drow, Marissa Foels, Garret Hemesath, Marissa Holthaus, Kassie Hoyme, Adam Knight, Ashley Kurash, Trygve Lien, Emily Luzum, MaKinzie Monroe, Allie Rausch, Nicole Schmitt, Ashley Schwartzhoff, Shane Sexton, Jada Vanden Brink, and Everett Wegge.

Smiles to all the leaders who attended the leader meeting and volunteer training.

2011 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-in Saturday, December 10th, 2011

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Decorah Sales Commission

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Stay Safe Coolers

Winneshiek County 4-H has been asked again this year to donate cookies for the annual Stay Safe Campaign. Please contact Joni by October 7th if you are able to supply a dozen cookies for this event. Cookies are asked to be turned into the Extension Office by 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 13th.

4-H ONLINE

RE-ENROLL ONLINE! Those of you who are current members may re-enroll online any time at your convenience. If you are receiving this 4-H Newsletter, your family already has a profile in the computer program. Logging in the first time? You must choose ―I forgot my password‖ to have a password sent to you when you begin. Then choose ―I have a profile‖ to log in again in the future. You cannot choose ―I need to set up a profile.‖ That is administrator use only.

OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

Joni With Green Hair? If Winneshiek County 4-H reaches our goal of 330 4-H members by December 1st, 2011, Joni Bruvold (County Youth Coordinator) will show her 4-H spirit and pride by having GREEN HAIR for a day! One lucky 4-H member will receive the honor of turning Joni’s hair green. Don’t wait, re-enroll in 4-H now!

LOCAL 4-H NEWS

Workshop Ideas? We need your help! Are you interested in learning or improving a skill? We are looking for workshop ideas that would be of interest to 4-H members. If you have a suggestion on a workshop topic and/or presenter, please let Joni know at the Extension Office.

4-H Recognition Program What: 4-H Recognition Program When: Sunday, November 20th at 2 p.m. Where: Danan Lansing Buidling – Fairgrounds Who: All 4-H members and families Why: Come join us as we honor 4-H members on their many accomplishments from this year. 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to receive Clover Coupons for participation in activities and awards received.

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→Go to https://iowa.4honline.com (you might want to bookmark this page)

→ Select I have a profile (if you already have your password).

Enter family email address and password

→Or select: ―I forgot my password‖ and enter your family email that is on file at the Winneshiek County

Extension Office

Check your email—you will have a password emailed to you—use that password on the login screen at

https://iowa.4honline.com (you will have to choose a new password when you first log into 4hOnline)

→Click ―Enroll for 2011-2012‖to the 4-H member you are re-enrolling

→Click the ―edit‖ box and make any changes, (esp. add your email and cell number)

→Follow the steps to update all information as it is presented to you on the following screens, selecting

―continue‖ until the process is complete (or until you have selected projects)

→When you are finished with all steps, select ―Submit Enrollment‖ (Don’t forget to turn in your Medical/Release form to the Extension Office too, your enrollment will not be approved until the form is in office)

→ New members will receive a paper enrollment form to fill out. Please contact the Extension Office to get a paper enrollment.

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2011 Iowa State Fair Results

Beef of Merit - Window A-High Cutability Travis Rue – Blue Tyler Rue – Blue

Beef of Merit – Window B-High Quality Tyler Rue – Red Travis Rue – Red

Dog Show Johanna Lubke and Scout Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship Red Sub-Novice Obedience Johanna Lubke and Lady Purple Senior Rally Red Beginner Novice Obedience Kaylee Knight and Chance Purple Jr. Handling Showmanship White Junior Rally Adam Knight and Buddy Purple Int. Handling Showmanship Blue Intermediate Rally Red Pre-Novice A Obedience

4-H Robotics Challenge Master Builders of Winneshiek County received the Clover Award for demonstrating the 4-H values of teamwork, cooperation, generosity, responsibility, learning, working within space, time and materials constraints and showing respect for others. Team members are Logan Brincks, Lucas Brincks and Devin Franzen.

Dairy Judging Teams

Senior Teams Ayrshire

- Winneshiek Team #3 – 2nd place - Colin Zidlicky – 5th individual - Megan Lien – 9th individual - Mariah Schmitt- 10th individual

Guernsey - Winneshiek Team #1 – 3rd Place - Cassidy Buddenberg – 3rd individual - Megan Bushman – 8th individual

Holstein - Winneshiek Team #1 – 4th Place - Megan Bushman – 9th individual

Jersey - Winneshiek Team #2 – 3rd Place - Winneshiek Team #1 – 5th Place - Cassidy Buddenberg – 8th individual - Ben Hanson – 10th individual

Junior Teams Brown Swiss

- Winneshiek Team #2 – 4th Place - Josie Buddenberg – 4th individual

Guernsey - Winneshiek Team #2 – 5th place - Josie Buddenberg – 8th individual

Holstein - Winneshiek Team #1 – 1st place - Winneshiek Team #2 – 4th place - Blake Courtney – 1st individual - Amy Schmitt -2nd individual - Cody Zidlicky – 5th individual - Carter Zidlicky – 9th individual

Jersey - Winneshiek Team #1 – 3rd place - Cody Zidlicky – 4th individual

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Junior Leadership Council The next meeting of the Winneshiek County Junior Leadership Council will be on Sunday, November 27th at 4 p.m. at the Extension Office.

Senior Council The next meeting of the Senior Council will be held on Sunday, October 30th at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office.

YOUTH COUNCILS

4-H FOOD AND FITNESS TEAMS

10 Reasons Why… 4-H & Food & Fitness are Great Partners!

1. The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program provides opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their life.

2. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families, and communities.

3. Iowa 4-H follows the principles of experiential learning. 4-H’ers ―learn by doing.‖ 4. 4-H’ers pledge their ―Health to better living‖ every time they meet. 5. 4-H programs are open to all young people from fourth grade through grade 12. 6. There is an ISU Extension and Outreach office in every county willing to support FFI youth teams

and coaches. 7. Iowa 4-H draws on the knowledge base of Iowa State University and other institutions of higher

education in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. 8. The Iowa 4-H Program's vision and mission statements clearly view youth as partners working

with caring adults, and as full participants in planning and working for individual and community change.

9. The Iowa 4-H program ensures that every youth will have the opportunity to participate in 4-H experiences that strengthen a young person’s sense of belonging, generosity, independence, and mastery.

10. Elected Extension councils in northeast Iowa have committed funds and staffing to ensure FFI Youth Team success!

For more information on joining 4-H, contact your County Extension Office. To learn more about the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative go to www.iowafoodandfitness.org.

4-H PLEDGE I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE,

AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD.

4-H Citizenship The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 8th. If you are interested in joining the 4-H Citizenship Group, please contact Joni ASAP to be added to the mailing list.

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Winneshiek County 4-H Calendar of Events

WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: HTTP://WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/WINNESHIEK/KIDSTEENS.HTM

4-H LEADER’S CORNER

Club Meetings/Events: Please remember to notify the Extension Office of all club events before they take place.

Iowa 4-H Volunteer Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/volunteers/ Required 4-H Leader Training If you missed the last leader meeting, be sure to contact Joni ASAP to get caught up. A lot of material was covered at our September meeting.

New Leader Trainings

Join new and experienced 4-H Volunteers from across Iowa to develop your skills and fill your volunteer toolbox! Several training dates from around here: Nov. 19 – Waterloo, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mar. 24 – Nashua, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Contact Joni if you would like more information or are interested in attending one of these trainings. We will hopefully arrange to carpool together.

Bloomfield 4-H’ers Julie Schnuelle and Glen Ohloff

Burr Oak Blazing Builders Amy Rediske and Pat & Carlena Gallagher

Calmar Creators Patty Lien and Mary Eileen Lofte

Co-Champions Bonnie Hackman and Karla Hageman

Decorah Chiefs Nancy Sacquitne, Michelle Schwartzhoff, and

Doris Sacquitne

Decorah Healthy Habits David Ranum

Glenwood 4-H Kristi Berge and Rusty Samuelson

Hesper Helpers DeAnn Christopher, Steven & Donella

Darrington, and Tammy Nordheim

Lincoln Leaders Lori Phillips and Jamie Hauber

Madison 4-H Gordon & Renate Hunter and LeRoy McClintock

Prairie Shooting Stars Connie Hauber and Jill Lensing

Turkey Valley Clovers Kay Schmitt and Faye Carolan

Washington Prairie Peppers Sue Bruvold and Lori Luzum

October Events: Sunday, Oct. 2 4-H Spaghetti Supper/Silent Auction, 4 – 8 p.m., Decorah Lutheran Church Monday, Oct. 3 Club Treasurer and Secretary Books due to Extension Office for evaluation Tuesday, Oct. 18 4-H Beef Carcass Informational Meeting, 7 p.m., Danan Lansing Building Sunday, Oct. 30 Senior Council Meeting, 7 p.m. Upcoming Events: Tuesday, Nov. 1 4-H Club Program worksheets due to Extension Office Saturday, Nov. 19 New Volunteer Training, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Waterloo Sunday, Nov. 20 4-H Recognition Program, 2 p.m., Danan Lansing Building Sunday, Nov. 27 Junior Leadership Council Meeting, 4 p.m., Extension Office Sunday, Nov. 27 Senior Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Nov. 24-25 Office Closed – Thanksgiving Saturday, Dec. 10 4-H/FFA Beef and Dairy Steer Weigh-in, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Decorah Sales Commission

For more information check out: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek/.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: HTTP://WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/WINNESHIEK/

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325 Washington Street, Suite 1 Decorah, Iowa 52101

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Business Meeting Agenda October 2011

1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call and Introduction of Visitors 4. Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Committee Reports

a. County Council Update b. Junior Council Update c. 4-H Citizenship d. Any other committees currently meeting

7. Unfinished and New Business a. Evaluate Record Books b. 4-H Spaghetti Supper c. National 4-H Week – October 2nd – 8th d. Election of Officers coming up soon? e. 4hOnline – 4-H re-enrollments f. 4-H Recognition Program – November 20th, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Danan Lansing Building g. It’s that time of year to recruit new members – how can we recruit new members? h. Any ideas on workshops for the upcoming year? i. Set club goals for the year. j. Any other business?

8. Leader’s Report/Announcements a. Go over 4-H Monthly newsletter and calendar b. Club Reflections –How’s the club doing? What do you like about your club?

9. Adjourn 10. 4-H Pledge