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July 2019 Clover Connection

Advanced Feeder Class 2019

Fair Entries are Due July 1

Go to http://www.fairentry.com and click “Find Your Fair”.

Search Clayton, Filter by state - IOWA-click Search, and

then click on the 2019 Clayton County Fair.

Select the “Sign in with your 4-H Online account” option –

the GREEN box.

Use 4-H Online to sign in----

Do not create a Fair Entry account

A separate box will pop up where you can enter the login

email address and password from 4HOnline.

Need Help? Call the Extension Office 563-245-1451. We

will be open until 7:00 pm on Monday, July 1.

County Youth Coordinator Comments:

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

regulations. Rules are important for consistency &

trust. The integrity 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 experience. 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

learning 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

County Youth Coordinator

Club Booths

Themes for club booth decorating this year are “A

Universe of Possibilities” (state conference theme) or

“Let the good times GROW “ (fair theme) .

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Calendar of Events

Clayton County Extension is offering

summer “Adventure Days’ for 3rd-6th

grade youth. Register online at

www.tinyurl.com/clayton-adventure19.

Registration and fee is due one week before the

Adventure Day. Call for availability.

ADVENTURE LOCATION DATE PRICE

What's Up?

Strawberry Point Civic Center

Elkader Founders Park and

Freedom Bank

July 8

July 10

$15

What's that, Huck? Driftless Area

Wetlands Center, Marquette

July 9 $15

The Month of July is

National Recreation Month

National Hot Dog Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Picnic Month

National Blueberry Month

1 State Fair Livestock Entries Due

1 County Fair Entries Due

2 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

3 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm

4 Holiday, Extension Office Closed

6 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon

9 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

10 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm

11 County Council Interviews

13 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon

16 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

17 Clothing Event Judging, Keystone AEA, Elkader

17 Communications Judging, Keystone AEA

17 Horse Workshop, Fairgrounds, 6 pm

18 Keep Calm– the Fair is Coming Workshop, Extension

Office, 6:30 pm

20 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon

21 Archery, Fairgrounds 1-3 pm

21 County Council Picnic & Meeting, 7 pm

23 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

24 Horse Workshop, Fairgrounds, 6 pm

24 Leaders Pre-Fair Meeting, Keystone AEA, 7 pm

26 Kiddie Calf & Little Piglet Show entries due

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

30 Conference Judging, Fairgrounds 9 am –3 pm

30 Pet Show, Fairgrounds, 12 Noon

July 31—August 5 Clayton County Fair

August 8-18 Iowa State Fair

Keep Calm– Fair is Coming

Workshop

Thursday, July 18, 6:30 pm at the Extension

Office in Elkader

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 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.”

The A-R-T of Goal Writing

When writing your exhibit goals don’t forget A-R-T!

A – Action How you are going to do it

R – Result What you will do

T – Time When you plan to have it done

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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.

Time Club

9:00 am Worthwhile & Clover Kids

9:15 am Marion Happy Hustlers & Clover Kids

9:30 am Luana Ramblers & Clover Kids

9:45 am Garnavillo Hawks

10:00 am Highland Helping Hands & Clover Kids

10:15 am Monona Jr. Feeders & Clover Kids

10:30 am Jefferson Go Hawks & Clover Kids

10:45 am Lodomillo Leaders & Clover Kids

11:00 am Steam Team & Clover Kids

11:15 am St. Olaf Jr. Farmers & St. Olaf Clover Kids

11:30 am Independent Members

11:45 am – 12:45 Lunch (No Check In)

12:45 pm Woodcenter Eagles & Clover Kids

1:00 pm Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers & Clover Kids

1:15 pm FFA Chapters

1:30 pm Woodberry Clovers & Clover Kids

1:45 pm Mallory Minks & Clover Kids

2:00 pm Peppy Pointers & Clover Kids

2:15 pm Giard Eager Hands & Clover Kids

2:30 pm Grand Meadow

3:00 pm Check–In Closed

2019 Conference Judging Schedule

Tuesday, July 30

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 3:00 pm. Parents and leaders should wait in the waiting areas and not be actively involved in the judging. Judges will begin selecting 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.

2019 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 27 (set up) Woodcenter Eagles

Wednesday, July 31 4 - 6:30 p.m. Woodberry Clovers

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Marion Happy Hustlers

Thursday, August 1 12– 3 p.m. Jefferson Go Hawks

3- 6 p.m. St. Olaf Jr. Farmers

6 – 9 p.m. Highland Helping Hands

Friday, August 2 12 – 3 p.m. Worthwhile

3- 6 p.m. Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers

6 – 9 p.m. Giard Eager Hands

Saturday, August 3 12 – 3 p.m. Steam Team &

Grand Meadow

3- 6 p.m. Luana Ramblers

6 – 9 p.m. Garnavillo Hawks

Sunday, August 4 12 – 2:30 p.m. Peppy Pointers

2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Monona Jr. Feeders

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Mallory Minks

Clean-Up Lodomillo Leaders

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 Grounds Clean-Up

Days

Again this year we will be having 3

Saturdays for clubs to sign up to help prepare the fair-

grounds for the annual county fair. Clean up days will be

July 6, 13 & 20 from 9 am- 12 noon. The fair Board is

asking clubs to consider working on Monday, August 5 or

Tuesday, August 6 for post-fair grounds clean up. In ad-

dition help is needed during the fair. Call the Extension

Office to see what days are available.

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Dairy Showmanship Clinic

A dairy showmanship clinic will be held

Monday, July 1 at 6:00 pm the Clayton County

Fairgrounds, National. This will be held in conjunction

with the District 1 Holstein Show. Everyone is welcome

to attend.

Fair Board is Seeking Fair

King & Queen Contestants

New for 2019– King Contest

The Clayton County Fair Board is seeking contestants for

the Fair King & Queen Contest. Youth must be at least 16

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

20, 2019 and in one service organization. Information is

posted on their Facebook page. All application material

including application, photo, release/consent form, and

sponsor/application fee must be postmarked by July 12,

2019 to Anna Troester. Please contact Anna if there are

any questions call 563-880-4797 or email

annatroester@gmail.com

Clover Kid Fair Exhibits

Clover Kids will have the opportunity to discuss their

exhibit item with a caring adult on Tuesday, July 30

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. Clover Kid Pet Show

will be July 30. Be sure to make your Clover Kid entries

through FairEntry.com by July 1.

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 Clayton

County Cattlemen and the Clayton County Dairy

Promotion Committee. Both shows will be Sunday,

August 4. These classes are open for youth who have

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

Entries are due Friday, July 26. See the fair book for

more information and complete rules. To enter

complete the form at the following link: http://

tinyurl.com/KiddieShow19

Little Piglet Show The fourth annual Clayton County Little Piglet Show

will be Sunday, August 4 following the beef kiddie calf

class. This event is sponsored 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 2019 Clayton County Fair.

Participants must make their own arrangements with

4-H and FFA members to borrow animals for the

show. Pork Producers are willing to help make ar-

rangements. 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/KiddieShow19. Deadline is July 26.

Chili Cook-offs Regional Chili Cook-Offs

Iowa 4-H Youth Development is partnering with ICS Chili to bring a fun and new cooking competition to youth audiences. The ICS World Championship Chili Cook-off® will take place September 7-8 in Ankeny, IA this fall. Participation in these 4-H regional “Pop-Up” competitions will make youth eligible to compete in the international contest. Youth ages 10-17 will prepare and cook their chili with adult supervision. There are four chili categories youth can enter that recipe into:

Traditional Red Chili (no beans)

Homestyle Chili (with beans)

Chili Verde (made with green spices)

Veggie Chili (made without meat) August 24 - Decorah at Winneshiek County Fairgrounds 8 am with Check-In at 7:30 am Register at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/chili-cook-offs

4-H Archery Clinic

Clayton County will be having an archery workshop on

Sunday, July 21 from 1-3 pm at the horse arena at the

fairgrounds. Workshop will be held rain or shine. If you

have your own equipment, please feel free to bring it.

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ISU Extension and Outreach—Clayton County

Tammy Muller –County Youth Coordinator

Peggy Schilling—K-12 Outreach Coordinator

Holly Loan– Executive Coordinator

Michelle Moser –Office Assistant

Margo Friedlein—Summer Assistant

Leader’s Corner

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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran, or other protected classes. Direct inquiries to the Diversity Advisor, 515-294-1482, extdiversity@iastate.edu

Required Leader Training

If you missed the face-to-face required leader training for 2018-2019- “4-H Fosters Independence,” the training is now available in an online format. Volunteers may access and complete the annual training online via 4H Online, and must do so no later than July 1, 2019. Resources and supporting documents for this training may be found under Volunteer Resources at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteerresources.

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 paperwork. First come, first served.

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

camping spot opportunity, you still must request

and sign a new contract each year.

Pre-Fair Leader Meeting –July 24

The pre-fair leader meeting will be Wednesday, July

24 at 7:00 pm at the Keystone AEA, Elkader. We

will be handing out vital fair information.

Overnight Chaperones at the Fair

All adult volunteers who are staying overnight at the

fairgrounds must have a background screening

completed 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

tamuller@iastate.edu or drop off at the Extension

Office.

Risk Management

IMPORTANT: Please remember to inform the

Extension 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.

T-shirt Designs

Are you doing new club shirts this year? Remember

the Extension Office must approve your design

before you order shirts. Just e-mail your design to

tamuller@iastate.edu for approval.

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120 S Main Street

PO Box 357

Elkader, IA 52043

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

County Fair Entries due July 1 State Fair Livestock Entries due July 1 Exhibit Hall Monitoring Static Judging Times Communications Judging –July 17 Clothing Event –July 17 Archery– July 21 8. Adjourn/4-H Pledge

July 2019 CLOVER CONNECTION

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Clayton County Fair Entries are Due July 1

http://www.fairentry.com