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MADISON COUNTY EXTENSION
CLOVER CONNECTION Madison County Extension 117 N John Wayne Drive Winterset, IA 50273
Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
117 N JOHN WAYNE DR, WINTERSET, IA | 515.462.1001 | MON-FRI, 8AM-12:30PM & 1PM-4:30PM LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/MADISON/4H
IA 4-H Youth Conference p 2
Horse Project p 2
Intermediate Trip p 3
4-H Scholarship Info p 4
State 4-H Recognition p 4
Winter Sports Trips/Activities p 4
Spring Leader Training p 5
New Family Orientation p 5
State Volunteer Retreat p 6
New Volunteer Training p 6
Judges Training p 6
Calendar p 7
Livestock Dates p 7
Maria Forgy
WHAT’S INSIDE: I hope that the new year is finding you all well. Illness has been hitting lots of families and schools. I know our office here has been hit hard—no one has escaped the crud! Make sure you are taking precautions to stay healthy, wash those hands, cover your mouth, and stay home if you are sick. Enough said.
Have you started any 4-H projects yet? Have you set your goals for this year? Christmas break was a great time to start them. If you didn’t, keep them in mind for future snow days.
Reminder to those of you that are taking part in the Beef Pen of 3 project, your feeding records are due to the Extension office by the 10th of each month. You may fax, email or send in paper copies. If you have questions about this, please don’t hesitate to contact beef superintendent Mark Moore, 515.462.4194, or myself.
Last thing I need to mention is for all 4-H livestock exhibitors. This year, if you are exhibiting livestock, you will need to have all of those animals en-tered into 4honline. You may enter them yourselves under the ANIMAL
bullet on your profile by May 15. If you had cattle nominated for state fair, you need to verify your animals by Jan. 15 if possible. If you have any questions about this, please, don’t hesitate to ask. Thank you!
MADISON COUNTY EXTENSION
MARIA FORGY MADISON COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth and Outreach Coordinator [email protected] 515.462.1001
CLOVER CONNECTION JANUARY 2013
Happy NEW YEAR!!!!
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/MADISON/4H
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Horse Project Horse Educational Classes Offered—Hippology Has Begun What is Hippology? It is the study of the horse. Participants will learn about horse anatomy, health care, and nutrition to name a few topics. The dates for the remaining 2012 calendar year are December 3 and 11. Dates for 2013 are as follows: January 21, February 4, 18, March 4, 18, 25, April 1, 8, & 22.
These classes take place at Foursquare Gospel Church in Winterset beginning at 6:30 PM to 8 PM. If you have questions, please call Jana Peters at 462-4177.
Get Signed Up! If you plan on participating in the horse project this 4-H year, make sure you sign up in this project area when you enroll/reenroll. This ensures that you will be on our email and mailing list. Also, make sure that you “friend” us on Facebook to get the latest announcements, which will be extremely important as the schedule becomes busier this spring/summer! Also, check out our website at www.madisoncountyhorseproject.com as we will be updating information for the upcoming year soon.
2013 Requirements and Dates Set for Horse Project
Sunday, January 27, 2013—The annual “Kick Off Meeting” for the horse project—Jackson Building, MC Fairgrounds, 2 PM. It is strongly recommended that all horse project youth and families attend this information meeting. We
will discuss important dates and information relating to the upcoming year, including safety clinics, horsemanship skill assess-ment requirements, new classes and activities for county fair, and fundraiser information. Youth will receive a packet of infor-mation and details relating to the horse project for 2013. New youth can be measured for a complimentary riding helmet, which is required at all 4-H horse sponsored events.
In order for any horse project youth, 4-H or FFA, to be eligible to ride their horse at weekly riding classes, roping practice, or the Madison County Fair, members must attend and complete all phases of ONE horsemanship assessment/safety clinic pri-or to participation (4 will be offered).
Once a youth achieves a score of 40 in the Level 3 Horsemanship Skill assessment, they may opt out of participating in the safety clinic/horsemanship skill assessment and attend a riding clinic of their choice between January 1 and May 1 of the upcoming riding season. Must provide proof of attendance. 2010, 2011, & 2012 scores will count.
Youth must attend/participate in 4 weekly riding classes during May, June, or July to be eligible to compete in the Madison County Fair.
Safety Clinics: Sunday, March 17 & Sunday, April 21 at Wildwood Hills Ranch Monday, April 29 & Wednesday, May 18 at Madison County Fairgrounds
We will be asking families to sign up for dates and times for the Safety Clinic/Horsemanship Assessments.
Veterinary Services Provided at Safety Clinics Winterset Veterinary Center will be offering routine vaccinations/worming at the Horse Project Horsemanship Assessment/Safety Clinics this spring. Watch for details.
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference 2013 It’s not too early to start thinking about the up-coming Iowa 4-H Youth Conference—or to share the theme! Unmask Your Opportunities and attend June 25-27, 2013. More information com-ing soon.
Disney Friends for Change Grants Available Disney Friends for Change grants are available now! This pro-gram offers young people across the U.S. the chance to make lasting, positive change in the world, awarding $1,000 grants for youth-led service projects that demonstrate youth leader-ship, creativity, and a commitment to making a positive im-pact on the community. Youth ages 5-18 located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant. Applica-tions are open through February 10. For more information, visit www.YSA.org/grants/disney-friends-change-grants.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/MADISON/4H Complete fare info now available. Space is limited to 50 passengers.
For more information or to make reservations: Marisue Hartung—641.752.1551 or [email protected]
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.
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
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2013 Iowa 4-H Scholarship Info Are you an Iowa 4-H'er planning to attend college? Consider applying for an Iowa 4-H Scholarship. We know it's not easy to finance a college education, and know that many Iowa 4-H'ers can use help achieving their educational goals. De-signed to encourage Iowa 4-H members to continue their education beyond high school, our 2013-2014 scholarship program offers more than 100 scholarships totaling over $90,000 in financial aid for Iowa youth. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $5000. There are even scholarships for current college students and students in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
For 2013, we are moving to an online application form. We apologize for the delay, but the application will be ready by January 4th. We are excited for the updates we are making and hope it will make it easier for you as well. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/scholarships
State 4-H Recognition
Apply for an Award! The 2013 4-H recognition materials and applications have been updated and posted on the Recognition Opportunities public webpage. (Applications may also be picked up from Madison County Extension Office.)
This site has information about all of the opportunities to apply for as well as links for the application materials. Op-portunities that require state application include: State 4-H Project Awards, National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Con-ference, and State 4-H Council. Applications for the Iowa Youth Technology Team are not being accepted in 2013. You can also access the evaluation forms, which serve as a good resource when creating support materials and answering short-answer questions. There are also links with helpful tips for designing support material and preparing for interviews.
Applications are due on site or post-marked no later than February 1 to the State 4-H office. Applicants will also participate in an interview on Saturday, March 23 in Ames.
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Important Info Regarding Winter Sports Trips/Activities!
Tis’ the season for 4-H club sledding and skiing trips. There are three important things to remember for proper insur-ance and risk management: 1. Obtain approval for trip/activity from Madison County
Extension Office. 2. Take out Special Activities coverage through Ameri-
can Income Life. The regular $1/yr/member coverage does not include downhill winter activities, but cover-age is provided through the Special Activities program. When taking out this insurance for events on or prior to December 31, 2011, note that the maximum bene-fits payable for winter sports are those shown under Level 1. Unless you desire a greater coverage level for the group during transportation, there is no reason to take out coverage other than the Level 1 insurance (cost is 15 cents/person/day). http://www.americanincomelife.com/who-we-serve/4-h-insurance
For events on or after January 1, 2012, AIL has new plan coverage levels. In case of accident, the new plan will provide benefits at the coverage level chosen. (Option A, B, or C at 20, 25, or 30 cents/day/person respectively). (Contact American Income Life for new brochures and additional information.) Given the mi-nor cost difference between Option A and Option C, and considering that when accidents happen during sledding or skiing they can be rather serious, it would seem prudent to insure at the highest level.
1. Participation in Downhill Winter Sports (downhill ski-ing, tobogganing, bob-sledding, snow tubing, and ice skating) requires the use of an additional waiver. This waiver must be completed by everyone participating in the activity and must be returned to the Extension Office before the activity occurs. You can obtain the Winter Sports Waiver at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/madison/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/madison/Winter%20Sports%20Waiver.pdf.
Please contact Maria at 515.462.1001 or [email protected] for information about obtaining and completing these forms.
Family & Volunteer
News & Updates
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS
Give the Gift of Camp Iowa 4-H Center gift certificates make a perfect gift any time of
the year. Gift certificates can be purchased in any amount and are redeemable for either items in the camp store or to be deposited toward a summer camp registration fee. The gift certificate recipient will also receive information on 2013 camps and a 4-H sticker in an Iowa 4-H Center envelope. Gift certificates can be mailed directly to the recipient’s home.
Spring Leader Training Thursday, February 7 6:00 PM @ Extension Office Experiential learning helps young people learn and master new skills. At the Spring Leader training, volunteers will learn the basic principles of the Experiential Learning mod-el, participate in a fun hands-on learning experience they can replicate in their clubs or groups, and practice the re-flect and apply questions that help youth learn from their experiences. Volunteers will receive a set of colorful cards on a keychain that contain the questions used in the Expe-riential Learning model. 4
Dupont Pioneer Increases Seed Grants Dupont Pioneer has increased support for 4-H Community Improvement Seed Grants for 2013. Maximum award amounts will in-crease from $250 to $500. Application deadline to county offices is Jan. 15, 2013. Updated application and infor-mation will be available soon. "Dupont Pioneer is committed to helping Iowa 4-H youth learn leadership and organization skills by providing "Seed Grant" funds to 4-H clubs throughout Iowa. The Dupont Pio-neer Community Improvement Seed Grant funds enable Iowa 4-H youth to develop, start, and complete a local im-provement project for the benefit of the entire community," said Rob Vincent, Pioneer farm manager coordinator. The objective of the Dupont Pioneer Seed Grants is to stimu-late local 4-H clubs in Iowa to plan and carry out community improvement activities by providing "seed money" needed to make these projects successful.
New 4-H Families—Join Us for
New Family Orientation! Saturday, January 26, 2013
10:00 AM-Noon
Extension Office PLEASE RSVP BY JAN. 20
Learn about:
4-H resources Deadlines, paperwork, policies, etc Any questions you may have about Madison
County 4-H
Family & Volunteer News & Updates
Save the Date: 4th Annual Iowa 4-H Gala The Iowa 4-H Foundation invites all 4-H staff, volunteers and alumni to attend the 4th annual Iowa 4-H Gala on March 2nd at the downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel. You won’t want to miss this formal night full of fun and energy raising money to support 4-H. The evening will feature many deli-cious food stations, Dueling Pianos entertainment, silent and live auctions, and the highlighted dessert and purse auctions. New for 2013, we are offering a discount for 4-H staff and young 4-H alumni (21-30) to attend the gala for $50. Other registration prices are $100 for individuals, $150 for couples and $1,000 to sponsor a table of 10. Other spon-sorship opportunities are available. Register online today at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/gala. Contact Shelly Greving with questions [email protected] or 515-294-1607.
THANK YOU! 4-H Market Beef Weigh-in Madison County 4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit Market Beef and Pen of Three animals at the 2013 Madison County Fair/Iowa State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben weighed in on Saturday, December 8 at the Madison County Sale Barn.
A special THANK YOU goes out to the following volunteers for helping the day go smoothly: Abby Leetch, Bart Porter, Dan Golightly, Sarah Al-Mazroa, Hannah Al-Mazroa, Tom Christensen, Michael Peiffer, Phil Moore, Shawn Moore, Rachel Watters, Tim & Spencer Hochstetler, Nick, Cora & Alli Boyle, Tracy & Dennis Faust, Amanda Huntrods, Chuck Hochstetler, Katie Schrodt, and Dennis Meggers. I hope I didn’t leave any one out!
In addition to all the volunteers, we would like to thank the Madison County Auction for use of their facilities; Madison County Veterinary Clinic and Winterset Veterinary Center for the use of their equipment.
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
Volunteer news & updates
Training for New Volunteers *NEW DATES/LOCATIONS*
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN AT http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/training-registration-new-volunteers-fall-2012-winter-2013
Multi region new volunteer training is designed for new 4-H volunteers committing to a long term experience working with 4-H youth as club, project, Clover Kids – both leaders and assistants. Volunteers committing to these roles are required to attend a multi-region new volunteer training within the first 12 months of being screened and approved as a 4-H volunteer.
The 6 hour training is designed to give new volunteers a better working knowledge of positive youth development, the Iowa 4-H Equation, and tools that will help them be more confident and capable in their roles working with youth. The training includes breakout sessions for Clover Kid volunteers and club volunteers. Volunteers who attend re-ceive a notebook of positive youth development resources and information.
Training dates and locations for New Volunteer Training for 2012-2013 Club Year Jan. 19—Greenfield Feb. 9—Altoona LOCATION CHANGE Feb. 9—Spencer Mar. 23—Mediapolis Apr. 6—Garner
Judges Training Registration Open! Judges Training for fall/winter/spring 2012-2013 is now scheduled. New judges, experienced judges, volunteers, parents, and staff are welcome to attend. Cost is $20.00 for those attending all day and $5.00 for those attending just in the afternoon. Registration money will be collected onsite. Register online at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/judgestraining.
Dates and locations for fall/winter training: Jan. 19—Marion
Mar. 2—Storm Lake
Mar. 9—Iowa City
Mar. 9—Algona
Mar. 9—Carson
Mar. 16—Osceola
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2013 State Volunteer Retreat Feb. 8-9, 2013 DMACC Campus in Ankeny
Register now to get your choice of workshops! Online registra-tion and workshop descriptions are now posted at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/state-volunteer-retreat
The annual State Volunteer Retreat brings together 4-H volun-teers, staff, parents, and intermediate and senior 4-H mem-bers to network and learn about innovative programs that will help bring fresh perspectives and activities to Iowa 4-H pro-grams. Friday evening, February 8, features Meeting in a Bag. In your fast paced lives as 4-H volunteers, it is not always easy to be prepared for that monthly meeting. Do you find yourself stressed out at the last minute looking for activities you can do with your members? Do you want to do hands-on learning activities with your 4-H’ers where they can learn project skills and have fun too? Join us for 5 short sessions where you will receive ideas to prepare activities to put in your 4-H Meeting in a Bag. Pull it out of the closet, and away you go to a fun-filled, educational meeting.
Saturday, February 9, is filled with a variety of workshops and networking opportunities. The wide variety of 23 workshop sessions will meet the needs of both new and experienced volunteers, staff, and 4-H members. Thanks to a grant from Monsanto, the registration fee this year is only $20 and in-cludes lunch and snacks.
This year’s Retreat is hosted by DMACC Continuing Education, and sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H and Mon-santo. All activities, Friday evening and Saturday, will take place at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Campus in Ankeny. It is located a few miles off I-80 and I-35 north of Des Moines. The registration fee covers use of the facility, sessions during the time you are registered, a snack on Friday evening and snacks and lunch on Saturday. DMACC will provide general CEU credit for attending the sessions. If you are traveling from a distance and attending both Friday and Saturday, check the registration forms on the website for dis-counted hotel arrangements on Friday night.
Early Bird registrations received by January 18th = $20.00
Late Registrations received between January 19th and January 25th = $25.00
No refunds will be given on cancellations after February 1
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/MADISON/4H
Calendar—Jan 2013
DATE 4-H Club/Group What When & Where Contact/Topics
Jan 10-27 All 4-H/FFA members
& families National Western
Stock Show Denver, CO 303.299.5557
Jan 15 All 4-H/FFA Market
Beef Project All Beef registration
numbers due Extension Office
4:30 PM Extension Office/
Maria Forgy
Jan 15 All Beef participants Verification of animals 4-hOnline
(iowa.4honline.com) Extension Office/
Maria Forgy
Jan 21 Martin Luther King Day EXTENSION OFFICE
CLOSED
Jan 26 New 4-H Families New Families Orientation Extension Office
10 AM-Noon Extension Office/
Maria Forgy
Feb 1 All Senior 4-Hers Award Application
Deadline State 4-H Office
Check out the website for more details.
Feb 7 All 4-H Leaders Spring Leader Training Extension Office
6:00 PM Extension Office/
Maria Forgy
Mar 1 2012 Seniors 4-H Scholarship
Deadline State 4-H Office
Check out the website for more details.
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2012-2013 LIVESTOCK DATES
All weigh-ins are held at the Madison County Fairgrounds. FSQA Training: Sat, Mar 23, 2013 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. (4th - 6th gr.) 8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. (TEST OUT—7th-12th) 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. (7th - 12th gr.) Swine Weigh-in: Sat, Mar 30, 2013 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Sheep Weigh-in: Sat, Apr 27, 2013 8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Livestock IDs Due: Wed, May 15, 2013 Fair Entry Period: May 1– June 3, 2013 Livestock IDs must be submitted for market/breeding beef, feeder calves, cow-calf, swine, market/breeding sheep, dairy cattle, goats, dog, rabbits, and horse.
