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Fremont County Extension and Outreach

MAY 4-H RAP SHEET

Calendar & Deadlines

4-H Horse Clinics CANCELLED

Pick Your Project Areas

Animal ID’s and May 15 Deadline

Livestock and Animal ID Information

Waubonsie Horse Camp with NOTICE

Iowa Youth Conference

Clover Kids and Fair Participation

SWIowa Jr. Camp in Madrid Camper

Region 17 Intermediate Lock Out

Congratulations to our 2014

Fremont County 4-H graduates!

We wish you the very best

in all your future endeavors!

Fremont County High School Graduates:

Jessica Lowthorp, Jennifer MacDonald,

Caleb Mincer, Bradley Nahkunst,

Nickole Schwartz, and Emily Whitehead

See you at the 2014 Fremont County Fair!

“Shiver Me Timbers” . . . Guess who is coming back? Recently recognized, as the Bearcat Student Employee of the Year at

Northwestern Missouri State University. Lindsey Holt will return for a

second year our 2014 summer program assistant. She will begin her

duties on Monday, May 5. Lindsey will be working with the County

Council to finalize Summer One-Time Events (Day Camps), Waubonsie

Horse Camp, and the Fremont County Fair.

Welcome back, “Matey!”

WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/FREMONT

Calendar of Local, State, National Events PLEASE PAY ATTENTION

TO DEADLINES!

MAY

3 7-9 Grade B.A.S.H. Field Trip

15 DEADLINE for ALL Livestock Identification

16 Deadline to enroll in 4-H and add project areas

26 CLOSED for Memorial Day

30 DEADLINE for Youth Conference Registration

31 Poultry Workshop—please rsvp

JUNE

DAY CAMP DATES TENTATIVELY SET

8-11 SW Iowa Junior Overnight in Madrid

24-26 State 4 4-H Youth Conference

JULY

15-21 2014 Fremont County Fair

Theme for 2014 Youth

Conference and

FREMONT County Fair

is . . .

MONTHLY MEETING DATES FOR

FREMONT COUNTY 4-H CLUBS

FREMONT COUNTY FLETCHINGS: meets the 2nd

Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Extension

Office or “Whipple Range.”

SILVER SKYLARKS: meet first Sunday of the

month, High School in Sidney at 3 p.m.

WASHINGTON P.E.P.: meet third Sunday of the

month, St. Mary’s Church in Hamburg 4 p.m.

W.M.P.: Monthly Club Meeting is third Sunday of

the month in Farragut at the Nishnabotna High

School concourse area at 5 p.m.

RIVERSIDE ROCKETS: Meet on third Wednesday at

Randolph Fire House beginning at 7 p.m.

YOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL: Meets 1st or 2nd

Sunday of the month at a time to be deter-

mined each month at the Extension Council.

FREMONT COUNTY FAIR BOARD: Meets

Monthly on 2nd Monday of the month 7 p.m.

YOUTH COMMITTEE: Meets as needed at the

Extension Office.

EXTENSION COUNCIL: Meets monthly on the

last Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

4-H Horse Clinics CANCELLED

Pick an Adventure—Pick a Project! DEADLINE FOR ALL THE PROJECTS

YOU THINK YOU WANT TO DO is May 15. July 1 is the deadline for what YOU ARE taking to fair.

To begin your 4-H adventure, start looking at the many project areas that 4-H has to offer. You may choose one or more projects from more than 45 different areas. There is a 4-H project for everyone! Projects are fun to do alone or you can choose one to do with your friends.

Think about: An interest you’d like to explore A hobby you’d like to learn more about A topic of interest shared by you and your family Something that is fun for you

For more information follow the link below: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects

To see the project areas brochure, go to the following link: Pick a Project

Don’t forget to use the STEM-O-GRAM process for your project and write-up! :)

The following link will take you to the explanation: STEM_O_GRAM

If you have any questions or concern, fell free to call Chelsey Anderson at 712-

355-2826. Chelsey and Sheryl are willing to work with you any way they can.

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.

Animal ID’s Due Thursday, May 15

ALL animals will be ID’ed in 4hOnline – those for county fair and/or state fair, with deadlines as follows:

May 15 for all other animal species—cat, dog, pets, poultry, rabbit, dairy cattle,

breeding beef, dairy goats, meat goats, horse, sheep (market, commercial/purebred) and

swine (market and breeding).

July 1 for rabbits at the State Fair only

You can fill out the paper copy and bring to the office and we can help you enter online!

2014 4-H Livestock Rule Changes/Updates State Fair & County Fair

For more information follow this link: Iowa 4-H Livestock Show Requirements

General Changes Horse Increase entry limit from 5 classes to 6 classes per exhibitor State Fair Classes Deleted o Reining

State Fair NEW Classes o Miniature Horse Halter

o Walk/Trot

o 2/3 year old Western Pleasure

ID Reminders o ID a maximum of 5 horses total per 4-H’er

o Of those 5, max. of 2 can be leased

o NO leasing of halter horses

o Leased horses must have a completed lease

form to office 4hOnline o Each horse can only be ID’ed by ONE 4-H’er,

unless: There are more 4-H’ers in a family than horses – for example, 4-H’er A and B could both ID horse X o 4-H’ers can ID horses in 4-H and FFA as long as they

are DIFFERENT horses – for example, horse A and B in 4-H, horse C and D in FFA o State Fair exhibitors will still have to choose to show

in either the 4-H horse show OR the FFA horse show, not both; but, they could show FFA at county and then 4-H at state fair (with different horses)

MEAT GOATS Again in 2014: All meat goats (wethers AND does) MUST have a 4-H tag in place and wethers must have retinal images. SWINE ALL swine need a tag for show reporting purposes.

SHEEP No-shearing Rule: o “All market lambs, performance lambs and

commercial ewes must be slick shorn upon arrival to the Fairgrounds. Animals which are not slick shorn will not be allowed to stall or enter the check-in line. Suggested fleece length for purebred breeding sheep is ¼ inch with ¾ inch maximum, with the exception being for wool breeds which have no maximum length.” o As noted, “slick shorn” does not apply to

purebred “fitted” ewes Again in 2014: ALL State Fair sheep must have a 4-H tag and retinal images o Market lambs, commercial ewes, purebred

breeding ewes o Entered as “Sheep, weighed-in” in 4hOnline

by county staff o Be SURE the “Retinal Images” box is

checked in 4hOnline o If there are no retinal images for sheep, it

will not show at the state fair

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

Waubonsie Horse Camp

The 2014 Waubonsie 4-H Horse Camp registration is open! All 4-H members, 4th through 12th grade, who can ride a horse inde-pendently, are encouraged to join the experience. Clinics will involve horsemanship, reining, riding skill development and speed/roping op-portunities. Sessions will challenge each camper from the beginner to the ad-vanced senior.

The camp registration fee is $60 for the entire weekend and is due by Monday, May 19, 2014.

ALL registration documents are available on the Fremont County Extension website at: Iowa State Extension and Outreach, Fremont County or by

calling 712-374-2351. NOTICE: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Fremont Coun-ty is learning and adhering to the suggested protocol regarding the very contagious EHV-1 (Equine Herpes Virus) and related EHM (Equine Her-pesvirus Myeloencephalopathy.) At this time, we are still taking registrations for our 2014 Waubonsie Horse Camp. We continue to communicate with Mike Anderson, State 4-H Livestock Specialist; Dr. Peggy Auwerda, ISU Animal Science; and Dr. Rozann Stay, Iowa Eq-uine Veterinary Care. An increase in, and strict compliance to Bio-Security will be maintained before, during and after camp. Worst case scenario, Waubonsie Horse Camp would be modified into a “Horseless Horse” camp with only one overnight stay.

Senior 4-H members are encouraged to apply for camp counselor posi-tions. Counselor applications are due Friday, May 16, 2014.

Counselors need to be 16-18 years old, be confident and knowledgeable riders, and willing to provide leadership to a small group of 4-H youth.

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2014 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference June 24-26, 2014

Theme: Ticket to Success If you've completed 8th grade, you're eligible to attend!

BRING A FRIEND: You don't even have to be in 4-H to attend this conference!

You will be having fun while learning by doing, dancing, and serving the community.

You will get to learn new things to take back to your community and school, and in the process, you

might even discover something new about yourself!

There are opportunities for you to share your talents with the rest of the delegation through small group

discussion, the Conference Chorus, and a Talent Show!

If you have a specific interest in animal science, you might want to look into becoming part of the

ROUND-UP track! We'll also have a special track devoted to agronomy, called CSI: Crops.

Register Online This year, registration will be handled through ISU Registration Services. You will need to create a pass-

word to get into their system; if you have registered for other ISU conferences before, you can use the

same password. Payment for Conference registration will still be handled at your County Extension &

Outreach Office, so your registration acceptance will be pending based on payment to your county.

MORE INFORMATION FOR YOUTH CONFERENCE AT THE

FOLLOWING LINKS: Workshop List Workshop Descriptions Talent Show Application

Animal Science Roundup CSI: Crops

What to Bring-Dress Code-other Regulations and Guidelines

4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

CLOVER KIDS and the Fremont County Fair Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is the overarching entity that provides program regulations and guidance to 4-H and Youth development. Clover Kids is one component of this program. Clover Kid members are eligible to participate in developmentally age-appropriate opportunities at local county fairs. This regulation was established by the Clover Kids Curriculum Team at the Iowa State University Extension and Out-reach State offices.

Clover Kids Livestock Shows – held in conjunction with the species-related 4-H and FFA Shows. Open to all children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade enrolled in Fremont County 4-H by May 15th and a Fremont County Fair en-try form completed and turned into the office by July 1. Clover Kids are NOT allowed to show large animals such as swine, horses and cattle (beef and dairy). All other animals must be less than 200 pounds in order to be shown.

Clover Kids will follow the same health requirements as all 4-H and FFA shows.

Any female animal in season cannot be shown.

Clover Kids animals must come properly restrained or contained. Appropriate examples include on a leash or in a box, cage, etc. For poultry and rabbits, cages ARE NOT provided.

Stalls for goats or sheep are limited and held for 4-H and FFA participants first. In the event no stalls are available for Clover Kids, animals may be brought on the day of the show, an hour before the show begins.

Clover Kids and animals or pets must be supervised by an adult at all times. The adult is responsible for both the Clover Kid and the animal or pet.

Participants will receive a participation ribbon; no premium money will be given.

Clover Kids may show animals in the following classes. Division 4 - Meat and Dairy Goats Division 6 - Market Sheep Division 7 - Breeding Sheep Division 9 – Poultry Division 10 – Rabbits Division 11 – Dogs Division 11.1 – Cats Division 12 – Other Pets

Clover Kids Fair Showcase – Static Exhibits in the McElroy Building Open to all children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade enrolled in Fremont County 4-H by May 15th and a Fremont County Fair en-try form completed and turned into the office by July 1. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to discuss their showcase items with a caring adult or senior 4-H’er as items are entered. 1. There is no limit to the number of showcase items, with EXCEPTION of photography and the limit is 6. 2. All items must be made by the Clover Kid under adult supervision. Items may be made at home, in school, club meeting, day

care, workshop or a camp. 3. Showcase items must be entered by July 1 to the Fremont County Extension and Outreach Office on the official Clover Kid

Showcase project entry form. 4. All showcase items will receive a participation ribbon; no premium money will be given for these items. 5. All showcase items will be on display in the McElroy Building at the fairgrounds. Items may be picked up on Monday morning

of the Fair. 6. The Fremont County Extension and Outreach Office and the Fremont County Fair Board will use diligence to ensure the safety

of all items entered at the County Fair; however, we are not responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft, etc. 7. Showcase items may be in any of the following categories: Class A: Animals – Showcase items related to all types of animals. The actual animal may not be at the fair for static exhibition. Class B: Creative Arts – Showcase items related to art, photography, and music. Class C: Agriculture and Natural Resources – Showcase items related to plants, agriculture, and the environment. Notice: Due to

the risk of bringing live plants to the county fair, you will be totally responsible for the care of your plant(s) while it is at the fair. Class D: Family and Consumer Science – Showcase items related to food, clothing, or home decorating. Sewn or home-crafted

items can be included in this class. Class E: Personal Development – Showcase items related to, or created by the child, such as stories, poems, and self-discovery

ideas, etc. Class F: Science, Engineering, and Technology – Showcase items related to science, engineering, technology, or items designed and

built by the child, such as wood items. Class G: Other – Showcase items not included under any of the above classes.

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

Summer Camp for 5-6 Grade—SW Iowa

Take a ride on the "WILD" side and mark your calendars to attend Area 4-H 5th & 6th Grade Junior Camp for Regions 12, 17 & 18,

June 8-11 at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center near Madrid, Iowa.

Experience the adventure and excitement of four days filled with 4-H camp traditions and favorite activities, including nature hikes, creek stomping, wall climbing, canoeing, camp songs, swimming, outdoor camping basics, and campfires! Learn to create cool crafts that work great as 4-H working exhibits. Bring a friend with you or make new ones! Camp will run from Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m. until our closing ceremony starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11.

4-H camps are open to ALL YOUTH – membership in a 4-H club is not a requirement – so bring a

friend to share the experience! Area 4-H Junior camp is open to all Region 12, 17 & 18 youth who

have completed grades 5 and 6 or the equivalent in Home Schooling will be held in Birch Vil-

lage.

The camp will be filled at 80 youth, so you will want to register early before it fills up.

Registration, Parental Permission and Request for Providing Medication at a 4-H Event form (if

your camper will be bringing any medications with them) are available from the County Extension

office or downloaded from http://www.extension.iastate.edu/

harrison/news/2014-5th-6th-grade-4-h-junior-camp in Mi-

crosoft Word and Adobe PDF format.

We will be using your medical form filled out at the beginning of

the 4-H Year during your online registration process provided to

us by your County Extension office. Please make sure you have it

updated if needed.

If you are not a current 4-H’er, you will need to fill out a Medical Info form found also at the Jr.

Camp website above or from your ISU County Extension and Outreach office.

Registration deadline is May 23. Cost for the four-day camp will be $185.00. Check with your County Extension office as most counties may have camp scholarships for 4-H’ers

or financial help if needed.

Please contact David Seilstad, phone: 712/644-2105 or email: seilstad@iastate.edu if you have

any questions on this camp or others offered at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center: http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4hcenter/summercamp/index.php

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

Ticket to Survive:

An Intermediate 4-H Adventure

Time to make plans to attend the 4-H Intermediate Lock-Out

from 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 20 through 8:00 a.m. Sat., June 21

in Glenwood, IA.

So what is an Intermediate Lock-Out? It is an outside adventure overnight with activities planned for you as an individual and challenge you while working in groups.

During your fun challenges you will discover tickets and treasure that will reward

you with snacks, opportunities for fun and other activities

Keep you up all night until 5:30 a.m. and then chose to stay awake and active or

rest and chill until 8:00 a.m. when you will be picked up to go home and sleep.

Find out what cool things can happen at night when working together and enjoy a

brief time inside at the Glenwood YMCA roller skating, playing basketball or volley-

ball or just some fun group games.

The most important part of the event will be meeting other intermediate 4-H’ers

from across Region 17 and working with your Region 17 4-H Youth Leadership team that has planned the

fun outdoor activities.

If your challenges all go well, your team will enjoy s'mores, hotdogs and campfire songs around the campfire at a local recreational lake. We invite you to take the challenge to come and meet new people, try some new fun challenges, STAY UP ALL NIGHT and learn new skills to survive at night in the outdoors.

Check it out on the Web at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/harrison/news/4hintermediateslockouttickettosurvive

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