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Fremont County Extension and Outreach

MARCH 4-H RAP SHEET

Calendar & Deadlines

FSQA TRAINING and TESTING

Graduating Seniors Scholarships

Youth Committee Camp Scholarship

5-6 Grade Summer Camp

Camp Counselor

Intermediate MN Trip

Tractor/Farm Machinery Safety Course

SeaPerch Robotics—Pilot Program

Clover Kids and Fair Participation

WANTED: Nominations for 2014 Fremont County

4-H and Youth Development Recognition Awards The Fremont County Youth Committee is seeking nominations for

the following awards: Alumni, Honorary, Meritorious and Hall of

Fame. The link below will take you to the nomination form:

2014 Nomination Forms

Thank you for your help in selecting

the 2014 award winners !

SAVE THE DATE 27th Annual Waubonsie Horse Camp

June 19-21

Counselors to begin on the 18th.

2013 Hall of Fame Award Winner

Becky Shull and her children

and grandchildren at the Fair.

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Calendar of Local, State, National Events PLEASE PAY ATTENTION

TO DEADLINES!

MARCH

15 FSQA TRAINING and TESTING

?? Swine Weigh-In

29 Tractor and Farm Machinery Course— Clarinda

APRIL

1 Taylor County FSQA TRAINING—Lenox

1 DEADLINE—Fremont County 4-H Graduating

Seniors Scholarship

3 Volunteer and Leader Training

17 Volunteer and Leader Training

?? Sheep and Goat Weigh-in

?? Region 17 SESS Instructor Meeting

MAY

15 DEADLINE for ALL Livestock Identification

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

JUNE

8-11 SW Iowa Junior Overnight in Madrid

24-26 State4 4-H Youth Conference

JULY

15-21 2014 Fremont County Fair

Theme for 2014 Youth

Conference and

FREMONT County Fair

is . . .

Ticket to Success!

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 2nd Sunday

of the month at 5:30 p.m., Extension Office.

FREMONT COUNTY FAIR BOARD: Meets

Monthly on 2nd Monday of the month.

YOUTH COMMITTEE: Meets as needed at the

Extension Office.

EXTENSION COUNCIL: Meets monthly on the

last Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Food Safety Quality Assurance Training

Training for grades 4-6 will be Saturday, March 15, 2014 10 to Noon at the Sidney Elementary, Cowboy Café. Testing for 7-12 grade can also be done at this time.

TESTING can begin anytime! Call the office to set up an appointment.

On page 3 there is a list of those who need training or testing.

We have a list at the office, so call if you have a question. We have a copy of the study manual and you do not have to pass the test the first time.

We will work with you to make sure you pass! OTHER FSQA TRAINING DATES:

Taylor County, Lenox School beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Montgomery, April 2, or April 23; 5 p.m. at Extension Office

E.Pott, March 4 – Research Farm; April 1 – Cass Extension Office 6 p.m.

W.Pott. April 23, 6-8 p.m. at the office in Council Bluffs.

Page , June TBD

Curriculum for 2014 training is over the following chapters:

1—Record Keeping 2—Vet and Client Relationship 7—Ethics

Testing is over all the chapters. Including: 3—Healthy Production Practices 4—Care and Handling 5—Feed and Feed Additives 6—BioSecurity

FSQA FSQA

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

Food Quality Safety Assurance

If you have not shown livestock before, and this is your first year, you will also need to attend training or take the test based on your grade.

NAME GRADE NEED TO COMPLETE

NAME GRADE NEED TO COMPLETE

Schoonover Megan 10 Sr. Test Moore Colton 6 Jr. Training

Alley Connor 7 Int. Test Moore Malea 4 Jr. Training

Alley Lydia 6 Jr. Training Owen Connor 6 Jr. Training

Bateman Jonah 7 Int. Test Owen Cameron 5 Jr. Training

Burge Chloe 5 Jr. Training Phillips Cale 6 Jr. Training

Deiber Camden 5 Jr. Training Phillips Garett 4 Jr. Training

Goodman Courtney 6 Jr. Training Roberts Ethan 6 Jr. Training

Harris Claire 5 Jr. Training Roberts Ryan 4 Jr. Training

Henneman Ashley 4 Jr. Training Roof Chance 4 Jr. Training

Holt Kelly 4 Jr. Training Rost RJ 5 Jr. Training

Howard Kenna 5 Jr. Training Schroeder Gillian 6 Jr. Training

Howard Lexie 6 Jr. Training Stenzel Cole 4 Jr. Training

Jones Braegan 6 Jr. Training Thompson Adam 7 Int. Test

Kesterson Kelly 6 Jr. Training Vanatta Daniel 6 Jr. Training

Kesterson Kyle 4 Jr. Training Vanatta Isaac 5 Jr. Training

Madison Nicholas 4 Jr. Training Whitehead Abby 6 Jr. Training

Maher Bailey 5 Jr. Training Whitehead Jed 6 Jr. Training

Malcom Seth 5 Jr. Training Wilson Thomas 6 Jr. Training

Martin Samuel 5 Jr. Training Wright Kaylee 6 Jr. Training

Martin George 4 Jr. Training Wright Levi 4 Jr. Training

McClane Tia 5 Jr. Training

Please RSVP by email or call the office :

712-374-2351 or xfremont@iastate.edu

4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

Fremont County 4-H Endowment Scholarship In November 1993, The Ellen Rice estate donated a generous sum of money to the Fremont County 4-H program. With this donation, the Fremont County Endowment Fund was estab- lished. The funds were invested with the Iowa 4-H Foundation where they continue to grow through interest earnings and continued donations of individuals and estates dedicated to the advancement of 4-H.

Upon the creation of the Fremont County Endowment Fund, a six-person committee was ap-pointed to oversee it. This committee authorizes utilization of the funds. The most prominent use of the En-dowment Fund is providing grants to 4-H’ers to help further their education after high school.

The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2014. Applications should be submitted to the Fremont County Extension Office. Find the grant application for H.S. seniors here: Word; PDF

Jesse A. & Irene W. McIntyre Scholarship

In 2005, Jesse A. McIntyre and the McIntyre Family Limited Partnership established the Jesse A. & Irene W. McIntyre Scholarship for graduating Fremont County 4-Hers. In his request for the establishment of the scholarship, Mr. McIntyre said it best: "I have said many times that 4-H has been good to me. I believe in its values of development of strong future leaders, symbolized by the four H's of head, heart, hands and health, and have tried to make them a part of my life. I want to give back to the young people that make up 4-H today and will continue to be the future of 4-H. Many of their grandparents and parents have been a part of the 4-H that benefited me over the years."

Mrs. McIntyre passed away in 2004, and Mr. McIntyre passed away in September, 2012, leav-ing behind a family committed to honoring Jesse’s and Irene’s dedication to 4-H through the continued admin-istration of an annual scholarship award. The announcement of the scholarship to one girl and one boy is made annually at the Fremont County Fair.

The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2014. Applications should be submitted to the Fremont County Extension Office. Word; PDF

Scholarships for Fremont County 4-H Graduating Seniors

Fremont County Youth Committee Camp ScholarshipFremont County Youth Committee Camp ScholarshipFremont County Youth Committee Camp Scholarship

Applicant must be a 4-H member in good standing:

1. Enrolled in 4honline by Feb. 1, 2014 2. Attended at least 2 regular club meetings of the 2013-14 year 3. Paid, in full, all obligations due to ISU Extension & Outreach-Fremont County

Summer Camp Scholarship Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014!

Applications will be reviewed by Youth Committee and the amount of each scholarship will be determined.

Click Here: Scholarship Application

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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 Village.

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 Microsoft 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

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.

Summer Camp Counselor Recruitment

GREAT friends…GREAT talks…..GREAT memories…..

GREAT leadership opportunity….GREAT for the resume and college application….

GREAT role model that your campers will look up to….GREAT chance to help

younger 4-H’ers grow in their skills….What could be this GREAT?

Being a counselor at the 2014 Area 4-H 5th & 6th Grade Junior Camp for Regions

12, 17 & 18, June 8-11 held at the State 4-H Camping Center in Madrid, Iowa.

You just need to be a 4-H’er and age 16 or older by June 8 in time for camp.

You will need to attend the two required training sessions in late May and early June.

Counselors will head up to camp the day before campers arrive, Saturday, June 7 for a

workday to finish preparations for camp as well as get familiar with the important pro-

gramming sites on the camp grounds.

Being a camp counselor is also a great leadership opportunity as you are building your re-

sume for college scholarships and leadership roles at school.

Fill out a counselor application from the Regions 12, 17 & 18 Jr. Camp Webpage

(http://www.extension.iastate.edu/harrison/news/2014-5th-6th-grade-4-h-

junior-camp) and mail, fax or email it to the Harrison County Extension Office by

Friday, April 4th to be considered for this year’s GREAT Camp Leadership Team.

Fremont County Youth Committee Camp ScholarshipFremont County Youth Committee Camp ScholarshipFremont County Youth Committee Camp Scholarship

Applicant must be a 4-H member in good standing:

1.Enrolled in 4honline by Feb. 1, 2014 2.Attended at least 2 regular club meetings of the 2013-14 year 3.Paid, in full, all obligations due to ISU Extension & Outreach-Fremont County

Summer Camp Scholarship Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014!

Applications will be reviewed by Youth Committee and the amount of each scholarship will be determined.

Click Here: Scholarship Application

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

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.

Pilot Program for Region 17

Build-Learn-Practice-Plan--Execute-Evaluate Fremont County 4-H has been given four spots for this

new and exciting program within Region 17.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS 1. Members will use the “There’s no New Water” National 4-H Water quality curriculum to learn

what elements and factors must be present to have a healthy body of water— for use by hu-

mans, livestock, crops, wildlife, maintaining strong fish populations and for recreation in our

communities.

2. Youth will learn the important role of managing and maintaining our local water sources for the

future.

3. Youth will use this knowledge of what makes a healthy water body to carry out the following:

Work with a local watershed board to plan out a project.

This may involve water testing, taking underwater video footage or mapping

of a local lake, pond or stream using their SeaPerch underwater robot.

Implement project, collect data, and create presentation.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THOSE 4-H MEMBERS WHO ARE: 1. Enrolled in 4-H and member in good standing—in attendance and financial policies

2. Completed 7-9 grade are eligible

3. Able to attend Saturday, March 29 workshop in Carroll, IA

Youth will need “spending money” for meals and snacks

Transportation by Fremont County Extension and Outreach 4. Must commit to plan, execute and evaluate project in Fremont County

First four eligible 4-H’ers who call the office, with parent permission, will be awarded the four spots.

Managed by The AUVSI Foundation (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International)

Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)

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.