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Osceola County 4-H Clubs

Dear Osceola 4-H Families, Seasons greetings! As we enter the winter season I ask

you share your 4-H club experiences with us! Please send

us pictures and information about anything your club does

for community service this holiday season so we can share it with

others and show how 4-H is having a positive impact here in

Osceola County.

Thank you to all of the 4-H’ers, club leaders, volunteers and family

members who attended the Annual 4-H Awards Night, it was a

successful event!

The 2013 Osceola County Fair dates have been announced. The

fair will begin on Wednesday, July 17th and end on Saturday, July

20th. Details about the Static, Communications and Clothing

events will be announced in the upcoming months.

A Future Lego League Competition will be held on Saturday,

December 15th at the ILCC campus in Estherville. This is a great

opportunity to learn more about FLL and see local youth teams in

action! For more information on this exciting event contact me

here at the office.

Be sure to read through the this month’s newsletter so you don’t

miss out on any new information. Hope everyone has a great

Christmas and a Happy New Year!

OSCEOLA COUNTY OBSERVER DECEMBER 2012

OSCEOLA COUNTY EXTENSION

If you do not have computer access and would like to request a printed copy of the newsletter contact Sandy

in the office at 712-754-3648.

*Baker Road Runners/

Southern Skies

*East Holman Wildcats/

Midwest Settlers

*Future Leaders

*Gilman Jr. Farmers

*Ocheyedan Indians

*Sibley Ocheyedan

Shooting Club

*Those Crazy Kids

*Westerners

*XTREAM Lego

League

*Clover Kids Jr. Lego

League Michael Compton

County Youth Coordinator

OSCEOLA COUNTY 4-H AWARDS NIGHT Thank you to everyone who attended the 4-H Awards Night on November 17th! The

event was a great success and special thanks to the Osceola County Youth Council members

for their help in presenting the awards and to each of the volunteers who assisted with the

event. The following awards were presented for the 2011 –2012 4-H Year:

OUTSTANDING JR. AWARDS: Robert Beldt, Karlie Schoo, Megan Peterson, Michaela Block, Alyssa Wassman, Faye Carda, Branigan Steichen, Austin Dreessen, Alex McDougal, Brenden Johnson

OUTSTANDING RECORD BOOKS: Junior Brenden Johnson, Intermediate Jill Berkland, Senior Kristina Boernsen

OUTSTANDING OFFICERS BOOKS: Megan Block Outstanding Treasurers Book, Kelsey Nasers & Jill Berkland Outstanding Secretary Books

5 YEAR MEMBERS: Zayda Elbutari, Dayton Remmers, Jacob Schultz, Sara Eggink, Ashley Presthus, Allison Johnson, Samantha Pausma, Chad Travaille, Adam Ackerman, Kalsey Hielkema

6 YEAR MEMBERS: Todd Helmers, Shannon Michelson, Brook Block

7 YEAR MEMBERS: Morgan Klaassen, Shannon Michelson, Brooke Block

8 YEAR MEMBERS: Logan Remmers, James Gradert, Stephanie Pausma

9 YEAR MEMBERS: Hannah Lorch, Russell Lorch, Bridget Block, Michelle Fischer, Josh Earl

2012 ANIMAL SCIENCE ROUND-UP: Adam Ackerman for Beef Project

2013 Animal SCIENCE ROUND-UP: Jill Berkland for Horse, Collin Van Diepen and Megan Block for Sheep, Sara Eggink for Dairy

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Stephanie Pausma

MERIT AWARDS: Brooke Block, Shannon Michelson, Katelyn Johnson, Jill Berkland, Hannah Dagel, Kristina Boernsen, Michael Dau, Megan Block

AK-SAR-BEN LEADERSHIP AWARD: Jill Berkland, Samantha Pausma

AGRICULTURE AWARD: Bridget Block

DANFORTH I DARE YOU AWARD: Shannon Michelson

BLAHAUVIETZ/OUTSTANDING 4-H’ER: Stephanie Pausma

NEW 4-H MEMBERS: Abdulla Elbuytari, Kelli Krogman, Lexie Merley, Hannah Jacobsma, Kraig Boernsen, Natalie Klaassen, Andrew Zylstra, Charley Zylstra, Thomas Zylstra, Jacob Nasers, Branigan Steichen, Lydia Buysman, Corey Nasers, Blake Roetman, Trever Mortensen, Karlie Schoo, Jordan Klein, Robert Nasers, Dalten Bremer, Levi Johnson, Kaitlyn Bechler, Jacob Woelber, Kaleb Schutte, Jennifer Cuadros, Faye Carda, Caleb Morley, Katey Morley, Megan Morley, Hallee Mosier

HERDSMANSHIP CLUB AWARDS: Baker Roadrunners 1st Place, Westerners 2nd Place, Midwest Settlers/East Holman Wildcats 3rd Place

HONORARY 4-H AWARD MEMBER: Carolyn Bootsma

4-H ALUMNI AWARD: Bradd Dreessen

4-H EQUATION 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP OF CARING ADULTS

There are a large number of project areas that 4-H’ers can develop their skills in and work on. Check out

Project Hot Sheets which will give you Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced ideas on things you can do in

project areas such as Creative Arts, Personal Development, Animals, STEM and more! Check it out the ISU

4-H website at: http:www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4-h-project-hot-sheets. We also have physical

copies available here at the Osceola County Extension & Outreach office if you are interested.

BEEF WEIGH-IN INFORMATION

FSQA TRAINING

What is FSQA? The Iowa 4-H Food Safety and Quality Assurance program is a curriculum consisting of a members manual, teaching outlines designed for three rotations and activities. It is designed to be coordinated by local staff and taught by local volunteers who are trained through a train-the-trainer approach, coordinated by the State 4-H Office. All 4-H’ers exhibiting beef, swine, sheep and dairy (both dairy cattle and dairy goat), meat goat, rabbit and poultry must get certified.

We will be having our first FSQA Training on Thursday, January 3rd at the Osceola County Hospital Education Room from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. All 4-H’ers in grades 4, 5 & 6 must attend a training every year. 4-H’ers in grades 7- 9 can attend a training or take a test to certify them until 10th grade. Youth in 10th - 12th grade can attend a training or com-plete a test that will certify them until the age of 20. If you are interested in testing contact us here at the office to schedule a time. Please call the office to pre- resister for the January 3rd training.

4-H HOTSHEETS

The Osceola county annual Beef Weigh-In will be held on Saturday, December 29th at the Osceola County Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Ear tags cost $1.50 per head. The animals that need to be weighed in are: Pen of 3 Beef and Market Animals. We will also be offering Retinal Eye Imaging for Iowa State Fair animals and DNA hair sampling for AK-SAR-BEN animals. Retinal scan and/or DNA animals will be weighed in at a designated time after the other animals have been weighed. Cost for these services is $5.00 per animal for each retinal scan and $5.00 per animal for each DNA sample. If you are planning to bring animals to be weighed in, retinal scanned and/or have DNA samples taken PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27TH! If you have any questions please contact either Michael or Sandy at the office.

Listen to KIWA/KICD for any changes or postponements related to weather.

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 YOUTH SWIM SKATE PARTY

2013 HOOPS FOR HEART

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a ten-day trip for 4-H youth in 10th, 11th and 12th. The trip provides a setting

to experience leadership and citizenship in a whole different way at the National 4-H Center. Participants can select

either June 7th – 15th or June 14th – 22nd to attend the trip. 4-H’ers and adult chaperone will travel by charted bus

to Washington D.C. Some highlights of the trip are: Lincoln’s Springfield, Gettysburg Battlefield, Capitol Hill, Smith-

sonian Museums, Mount Vernon and Kennedy Center. Beside tours and workshop you’ll have time for socializing

and meeting new friends.

Cost of the trip is $1,420. This includes lodging, transportation, tour site admissions, and most meals. Registration

and a $350.00 deposit will be required to secure a spot. Registration opens October 1, 2012 and closes December

15, 2012. To learn more about the trip and get registration information visit: www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf.

The Osceola County 4-H Foundation will cover the cost of a portion of this trip. Contact Michael Compton for addi-

tional information.

2013 CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS TRIP

What: 4-H Youth Swim Skate Party

When: December 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: All Seasons Center in Sioux Center, IA

For only $10 you get Skating from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Swimming from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00

p.m. Also included will be snacks and fun activities. If you are interested in attending please pick up a

registration form at the Osceola Extension & Outreach office, visit our website at http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/osceola/news/4-h-swimmingice-skating-party or email/call us at

mcompton@iastate.edu. or 712-754-3648. Invite a friend or come alone and have a blast!

What: Hoops for Heart

When: Friday, January 25

Where: Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Games @ S/O High School Gym Join us as we partner with the Osceola Community Hospital to celebrate heart health for the upcoming month of February. 4-H Clubs, you can be a part of this fun event and help promote healthy living and 4-H. We are looking for club members to donate their time to help us the night of the event or to make a fun display as a club project. It will be a great way to promote your club and be a part of this special event. Anyone interested in taking part or looking for more information, please contact Michael in the ISU Extension and Outreach office at (712)754-3648 or e-mail mcompton@iastate.edu.

4-H EQUATION 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP OF CARING ADULTS

2013 4-H YOUTH CONFERENCE

Another year of 4-H Clover Kids is under way! The Following dates have been planned for the

rest of the upcoming year:

December 10 & 11 January 14 & 15

February 11 & 12 March 18 & 19

April 8 & 9 May 6 & 7 May Field trip T.B.D.

This years Clover Kids will be highly Science based and provide great hands on learning experiences

to youth in grades K– 3. Cost for the program for the year is $25.00. Classes are held at the

Sibley Public Library from 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. after school. A bus brings the kids to the library but

they will need to be picked up at 4:40 p.m. by a parent or guardian. To register contact us here at

the office.

CLOVER KID CORNER

UPCOMING DATES OF IMPORTANCE December 10 & 11 - Clover Kids @ Sibley Public Library

Saturday, December 15 - FLL Showcase @ Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville

Saturday, December 15 - Deadline to Sign-up for CWF Trip

December 24 & 25 - Office Closed Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 27 - Area Swim/Skate & Youth Council Lock-In Retreat

Saturday, December 29 - Osceola County Beef Weigh-in

Tuesday, January 1 - Office Closed Happy New Year!

Thursday, January 3 - FSQA Training @ Osceola Community Hospital Education Room

January 14 & 15 - Clover Kids @ Sibley Public Library

Friday, January 25 - Hoops For Heart Event @ Sibley/Ocheyedan High School

It’s not to early to think about attending the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference which will be held June 25-27,

2013. This years theme will be: ‘Unmask Your Opportunities’. Every June, over 1000 teenagers converge on

the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and

community service activities. If you've completed 8th grade, you're eligible to attend. You will be having fun

while learning by doing, dancing the nights away, 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! Stay tuned for more information!

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.

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9 10 Clover Kids 11 Clover Kids 12 13 14 15 ILCC FLL

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Merry Christmas!

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Weigh-in

January 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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