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WHAT’S INSIDE:
Clayton County Fair is August 1-6
CLOVER CONNECTION AUGUST 2012
TAMMY MULLER CLAYTON COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth Coordinator [email protected] 563-245-1451
CLAYTON COUNTY EXTENSION
State Fair Page 2 County Council Page 2 Adv,. Feeder Class Page 3 Shooting Sports Page 3 Calendar of Events Page 4 County Fair Info Page 5 4H Foundation Page 5 Conference Judging Day Page 6
Hall Monitoring Page 6
Dear Friends,
The 2012 Clayton County Fair is almost here! Be sure to read this Clover
Connection to find club work schedules, judging schedules and much more
VERY IMPORTANT information to help you get prepared for the Clayton
County Fair.
Make sure you say THANK YOU to all of the volunteers, fair board mem-
bers, club leaders and FFA advisors who are helping to make the Clayton
County Fair a fun and memorable experience. Without the help of these
individuals, this opportunity wouldn’t be available.
Also be sure to read the rules in the fair book before the fair to avoid
being dis-appointed at the fair! If you have any questions, be sure to ask!
4-H Leaders & FFA Advisors will be picking up their fair packets at the
annual pre-fair meeting on July 25. Be sure to ask them for your entry tags,
stall cards, exhibitor number, coupons and much more!
See you at the fair!
Tammy Muller
Communications, Clothing
Event and the Food & Nutrition
Extravaganza judging was held
on July 18 in Elkader. Thank
you to all who participated.
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
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STATE FAIR
STATE FAIR INFO
Iowa State Fair Information
Exhibits Selected for State Fair
If you have a non-livestock exhibit selected for the Iowa State Fair, you are responsible to tag and
package your exhibit. You should report to the exhibit building at 7:30 pm on Sunday evening to get
your exhibit ready for state fair. Arrangements for Food & Nutrition items can be made to pick up on
Tuesday, August 7. The Extension Office will transport most of the exhibits to Des Moines on Tues-
day morning. If you have a large or fragile item, you may have to transport yourself. (See rules on
page 26 of the fair book)
Iowa State Fair 4-H Premium Books, Rules, Schedule
Find the Iowa State Fair 4-H Premium Books, Rules, Schedule here http://www.iowastatefair.org/competition/categories/#4-h/.
2012 State Fair 4-H Livestock Premium Book & Pre-Ticket Order Forms
The 2012 State Fair 4-H Livestock Premium Book is now posted online at the 4-H Livestock State Fair page. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair/livestock
Also, under the “Exhibitor Info.” and “Forms” columns, you’ll find 4-H Exhibitor ticket order form (for families to pre-order tickets and parking).
Iowa State Fair 4-H Information: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair
Iowa State fair website; http://www.iowastatefair.org/
COUNTY COUNCIL
The Clayton County Extension Youth & 4-H Committee is pleased to announce the new members for the 2012-13 4-H County Council. 4-H members selected were Jordyn Bolinger, Edgewood; Brianna Achenbach, Garnavillo; Patrick Palmersheim, Strawberry Point; Dalton Bergan, Edgewood; Chelsea Curran, St. Olaf; Paul Olinger, Strawberry Point; Autumn Miene, Monona; Melissa Heims, Edgewood; and Renee Gibney, Elkader. These new members will join Jessica Jansen, Elkader; Rachel Moser, Colesburg; Nick Boehm, Elgin; Jessi-ca Kramer, Farmersburg; Amanda Meyers, Volga; Maddy Kerns, Edgewood; and Janelle Gibney, Elkader to lead and implement the Clayton County 4-H program this coming year. Retiring members are Gina Fisher, Edgewood; Max Medberry, Volga; Jake Mills, Strawberry Point; Zach Sauer, McGregor; Angie Sperfslage, Edgewood; Margo Walz, Farmersburg; Kelsey Vlazny, Farmersburg; Hannah VonHandorf, Guttenberg; and Madison Althoff, Edgewood. The retiring council members and the new 4-H County Council will be honored during the Share-the Fun Pro-gram on Wednesday evening, August 1 at the Clayton County Fair.
4-H County Council Members Selected
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
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COUNTY FAIR
ADVANCED FEEDER CLASS
Fair should be an enjoyable time for ALL. Here are a few guidelines to make county fair easier:
Read your fair book and keep it handy
Work on your goal sheets ahead of time
Be patient with your parents as they try to get you everywhere you need to be
Remember you are the 4-H’er. You should be the one cleaning the pens, decorating the booth, etc. It’s Ok
for parents and leaders to help, but it is your exhibit, your job, and your responsibility.
Be a proud 4-H’er - Wear your 4-H shirt
Help others. Your motto for fair week should be ―I’ll be glad to!
SMILE! No whining. It’s fair time. Have FUN!
Make Fair Time Easier
Advanced Feeder Class
Advanced Feeder Class judging was held July 16 at
the Edgewood Livestock Commission. There were 5
entries in the Market Steer class, one entry in the
Market Heifer Class and 2 entries in the Individual
Class. Winners will be recognized during the beef
show on Friday, August 3.
POST FAIR MEETING
Post-Fair Meeting
The post-fair will be August 21at 7:30 pm at the
Central State Bank Community room in Elkader.
Please complete and return your fair evaluation by
August 20.
Livestock Judging Contest
A Livestock judging contests will be held Sun-
day, August 5 at 10 am. There will be junior,
senior and adult teams. Please register by 6 pm
on Saturday evening in the 4-H/FFA livestock
Attention Livestock Exhibitors:
NEW FOR 2012: We will be starting all
livestock shows with showmanship.
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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AUGUST
Calendar of Events
AUCTION SILENT AUCTION
SESS
Silent Auction of
State Fair Baked
Goods to be Held
Wednesday
The Extension Youth Committee & 4-H
Green Team will be holding a Silent Auction
of the State Fair Food & Nutrition prepared
foods exhibits. The auction will be held on
Wednesday, August 1, from 5-7 near the 4-
H Alumni tent. Prepared food items that
qualify for the state fair and the alternates
will be up for silent auction! The winning
bids will be announced after the Style Show
winners are presented. Purchased items
must be paid for and picked up that evening
at the 4-H office. All proceeds will help fund
the Green Team’s activities.
July 31 Conference Judging Day
August 1-6 Clayton County Fair
August 9-19 Iowa State Fair
August 19 Shooting Sports, 1-4 pm, Osborne
August 21 Post-Fair Meeting, Central State Bank, Elkader
August 29 Fair Appreciation Supper, Fairgrounds
Livestock Auction Participants
Checks for all livestock sold at the livestock auc-
tion and swine will be mailed as soon as possible.
We need to wait until we receive all of the money
from the buyers and the packer before we can
issue checks to members. Please be patient while
we work on this as it is a time consuming pro-
cess. If you have any questions, please contact
Rita at the Extension Office. Thank you for your
cooperation!
Clayton County 4-H Shooting Sports will meet on Sunday, August 19 at 1:00 pm at the Osborne Pond Park. If you have ques-tions concerning Shooting Sports, please contact Daniel Thornton 563-873-1758.
The Month of August i s :
Picnic Month
Family Fun Month
Admit You’re Happy Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Catfish Month
National Golf Month
National Inventors Month
National Water Quality Month
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/CLAYTON
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4-H FOUNDATION
Beef Showmanship Classes
The Clayton County 4-H Foundation Board is sponsor-
ing open beef showmanship classes a celebrity beef
class on Saturday, August 4 starting at 6:00 pm. All
animals must be a 4-H or FFA animal all ready on the
fairgrounds. Entry fee for the showmanship classes
is $20. Great fun for 4-H & FFA alumni or the adult
who never had the showmanship experience! Along
with the Celebrity Showmanship Class we also have a
People Choice winner. Be sure to vote for your favor-
ite celebrity by making a donation to the foundation.
All monies raised will benefit the Clayton County 4-H
program.
Tent
The Foundation is having a tent by the large outside
4-H exhibits again this year. Stop by and check it out.
Meal
The 4-H Foundation is again providing a free meal to
all livestock auction buyers, bidders & consignors on
Monday, August 6 starting at 11 am.
Foundation to sponsor a variety of event during county fair
2012 County Fair
Livestock Judges
Beef: Brent Henningsen, Ames, IA
Dairy: Alan Graves, Hartley, IA
Meat Goats: Dave Fowler, Aledo, IL
Sheep: Dave Fowler, Aledo, IL
Swine: Jarrod Bakker, Dike, IA
Horse & Pony: Darla Merwald, Marshalltown, IA
Poultry: Bart Pals, Mason City, IA
Rabbits: Harry Boots, Monticello, IA
Dog: Mary Trebbien, Lansing, IA
Dairy Goats: Janice Schwennen, Jesup, IA
Bucket Bottle: Carol Rueber, Sumner, IA
Other Animals: Carol Rueber, Sumner, IA
2012 County Fair
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.
Ag Olympics is Coming!
The County Council is busy planning the 7th annual
Clayton County Ag Olympics. Ag Olympics will be
held on Sunday, August 5 at 2:30 pm in the large
livestock arena. Start recruiting your team members!
Join in the FUN! Register your teams by noon on
Sunday, August 5 in the 4-H Livestock Office in
Barn A during the fair.
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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EXHIBIT HALL MONITORING CONFERENCE JUDGING
2012 Conference Judging Schedule
Tuesday, July 31
Time Club
9:00 am Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers
9:15 am Worthwhile
9:30 am FFA Chapters
9:45 am St. Olaf Jr. Farmers
10:00 am St. Olaf Clover Kids
10:15 am Woodcenter Eagles
10:30 am Arlington Achievers
10:45 am Mallory Minks
11:00 am Grand Meadow
11:15 am Marion Happy Hustlers
11:30 am Giard Eager Hands
11:45 am Ful-O-Pep
12:00 – 1:00 No Check-ins
1:00 pm Lodomillo Leaders
1:15 pm Monona Jr. Feeders
1:30 pm Highland Helping Hands
1:45 pm Jefferson Go Hawks
2:00 pm Central After-school
2:15 pm Garnavillo Hawks
2:30 pm Luana Ramblers
2:45 pm Peppy Pointers
3:00 pm Giard Future Farmers
3:30 pm Check–In Closed
Clayton County Fair 2012
Judging times are approximate. Individuals needing to change judging times due to conflicts will be allowed to do so. All 4-H & FFA members MUST be checked in for judging no later that 3:30 pm.
2012 EXHIBIT HALL MONITORING
Saturday, July 28 (set up) Woodcenter Eagles
Wednesday, August 1
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Giard Eager Hands
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Highland Helping Hands &
Central After-School
Thursday, August 4
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers
3:00- 6:00 p.m. Worthwhile
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Lodomillo Leaders
Friday, August 5
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monona Jr. Feeders
3:00- 6:00 p.m. Grand Meadow &
Arlington Achievers
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Garnavillo Hawks
Saturday, August 6
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Peppy Pointers &
Giard Future Famers Club
3:00- 6:00 p.m. Luana Ramblers
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Jefferson Go Hawks
Sunday, August 7
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Marion Happy Hustlers
3:00- 6:00 p.m. Ful-O-Pep
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Mallory Minks
After-Fair Clean-Up St. Olaf Jr. Farmers &
St. Olaf Clover Kids