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2014 Intermediate Trip—Twin Cities
FSQA
Parties, Activities, Fundraising
Leader/Volunteer Training
STEM Fest 2014
Winter Club Activities
Horse Project Group
Horse Jamboree Dates
4-H Fun Night
2014 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
Queen & King Candidates
Calendar
WHAT’S INSIDE:
February 2014
Wow, January has flown by! Remember no school days would be a great time to work on 4-H exhibits for county fair. How many no school days have we had? Committees have started fair book changes and this year there will be some changes.
Remember you can access the 4-H Project Hot Sheets on the internet at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects. Check out this link, you can even find fair exhibit ideas to get you started.
If someone is not getting the newsletter most likely they need to enroll in 4-H through 4-H Online. Have them give me a call office 515-532-3543 or cell 515-825-8232 or email [email protected]
Allison Lyons our part-time assistant has resigned. She worked with 4-H Online, make sure to contact me for all your 4-H Online question and I will do my best to figure it out.
Photo on this page: Wright County Chicago Award Trip winners 2013, Matthew, Joe and Ce-
leste. They traveled to Chicago over Thanksgiving break.
Making the Best Better!
4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER
Jessica Norman WRIGHT COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth Coordinator [email protected] 515-532-3453
WRIGHT COUNTY EXTENSION
Jessica Norman We have a Facebook page! Visit us today!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wright-County-4-H/
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
FSQA (FOOD SAFETY QUALITY ASSURANCE
All 4-H youth with a beef, dairy, swine, sheep, rabbit, goat and poultry project MUST
be Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) certified to show at county and state fairs.
Age division as listed:
Junior level current grade 4th-6
th, must attend one of the workshops each
year.
Intermediate level current grade 7th-9
th,
Senior level current grade 10th-12
th.
Youth in the Intermediate and Senior level can elect to test out, which would certify them until they
move into the next level. Attending a workshop has to be re-certificated each year no matter of l
evel.
Workshops will be held on Feb. 22 at the Belmond Library & April 26 at the Extension Office from
10am-12noon. Call to save a spot.
Test Out will be held on:
Saturday, February 22 from 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Belmond Library
Friday, March 28 from 1:30pm-4:30pm at the Extension Office
Wednesday, April 16 from 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Eagle Grove Library
2014 INTERMEDIATE TRIP—TWIN CITIES
The 2014 Intermediate Trip will be taking place June 18th-20th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On this trip, youth will have the opportunity to meet 7th & 8th grade 4-H’ers from eight counties (Marshall, Boone, Story, Hardin, Webster, Wright, Humboldt, and Hamilton) all while discovering the many great attractions of Minneapolis. Attractions include: Mall of America, Valley Fair, Min-neapolis Institute of Art, Mill City Museum, Market Bar-B-Que, and a Minnesota Twins game. Wright County Extension and Outreach will be providing a $100.00 scholarship to those who chose to participate in this trip. There are a limited number of seats for this trip so sign up today! For any questions or comments regarding this trip please contact Jessica Norman, County Youth Coordinator | Wright County, at [email protected] or 515-532-3453.
PARTIES, ACTIVITIES, FUNDRAISING, VOLUNTEERING……..
I know that many clubs are planning holiday parties, fun activities, fundraising, and community volun-
teering and I commend you all for that! May I ask is that you keep in mind our risk management and
insurance policies and keep Jessica informed on your plans so that the office knows where our 4-Hers
are and what they are doing! I would also welcome any photos you would like to share of your club
celebrations!
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
I have received the dates for your leader/volunteer training for the 2013/2014 year. You MUST attend ONE of the trainings, however you are invited to attend all four if you feel that topic would be interesting or beneficial to you. The time for each training is 7-8:30 pm. and will be held at the Extension Office.
Here are your options:
Dates and topics are:
Monday, February 3, 2014: Exploring the Science of 4-H Projects
Tuesday, April 8, 2014: RESCHEDULED: Engaging Teens and Other Youth
You will need to let me know which training(s) you plan to attend as soon as possible but no later than 1 week before the training date so that I have time to get the materials together.
SAVE THE DATES FOR LEADER/VOLUNTEER TRAINING!!!!
STEM FEST 2014 FEBRUARY 22
Announcing “STEM Fest” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) hosted by Dordt College and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach 4H and Youth Programs for ages 9 to 14, grades 4
th to 8
th
Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dordt College Science Building. Dordt College STEM fac-ulty and students and ISU Extension and Outreach staff offer fun-filled, mind-blowing, STEM-ulating ac-tivities to help area youth experience the exciting applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Last year, over 100 students attended the day to get STEM-u-lated! Plan to join us for this
amazing day of discovery. Register online - Deadline Feb. 14. Brochure
Dordt College STEM faculty and students and ISU Extension and Outreach staff offer fun-filled, mind-blowing, STEM-ulating activities to help area youth experience the exciting applications of science, tech-nology, engineering and mathematics. Participants also have the opportunity to watch presentations from area FIRST® LEGO® League teams.
Registration is from 8:45—9 a.m. with sessions starting at 9 a.m. Participants choose a color track during registration selecting activities for four sessions. There are many topics to choose from includ-ing: Colors of Chemistry; Science of Music; Planet Hunter; Prairie Patrol; Creatures from the Pond; Food Science and Animal; Anatomy; Electronics Lab; WP Bridge Designer; Engineer Student Design; Rockets Away; Mysterious M&M’s; Submersibles; Aerodynamics; Designing Windmills
Participants should bring $10 for lunch at the college food service. Morning and afternoon snacks provided. Deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 14. Contact your local ISU Extension Youth Coor-dinator for brochure and registration form or register online above.
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
STEM Project Workshop– Find Out Night
Are you interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) then you need to join the
STEM project group. A Find Out Night has been set for Tuesday, February 18th at 7:15 pm at the
Extension office. Come meet the new STEM project leader, share your interest in STEM, and
demonstration on the STEM robot. If unable to attend this find out night contact Jessica and your
name will be added to the group list.
Horse Project Group
Horse Project Meeting will be held @ Eagle Grove EMS Station at 1:00 p.m.
February 9th Meeting Topic: Horse Nutrition
March 9th Meeting Topic: Saddlery and Equipment
April 13th Meeting Topic: Veterinary (Horse Anatomy and makeup)
May 11th Meeting Topic: Horse Care
June 8th Meeting Topic: Learning to Ride
July 8th Meeting Topic: Preparation for the FAIR
August 10th Meeting Topic: Preparation for the FAIR
September 14th Meeting Topic: Fair Experiences
October 14th Meeting Topic: Horse Breeds of the World
November 9th Meeting Topic: Horse Breeds
Attentively: Horse Practices at Arena: June 7, 8, 21, 22, 28, 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
July 5 & 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..
Horse Jamboree Dates
Horse Jamboree dates are March 29-30, with registration for the various events due ONLINE by March 1 and payment to be received no later than March 17. Registrations will be available by the First of February.
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 Fun NIght
Mark your Calendars for 4-H Fun Night Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the Clarion-Goldfield High School. The evening will be filled with: Games, Food, Fun, Friends and Prizes. All families are asked to participate in the following ways. Each club is assigned to bring pies, cakes, and or bars. Your club is listed. Parent committees are being planned to help with food stand, bingo, traffic control, tickets sales, and the raffle. Please watch for your letter in the near future. If there is an area you would like to help in, please call to volunteer. Last year royalty parents are asked to decorate the stage for coronation.
Cakes & Pies: All families are assigned to bring either a cake or pie. Please bring all pies and cakes in disposa-ble containers and label the kind of pie!!
The club assignments are as follows:
Pies for lunch stand: Lake Clovers, Liberty Pathfinders, Pleasant Progressors, and Wright County SESS
4 Pans of Bars: Lake Clovers (Do not cut)
Cakes for Cake Walk: Dayton Lake, Iowa Hawkeyes, Wright County P.I.G., and Wright Warriors
Cake Walk at Fun Night: Iowa Hawkeyes
*All clubs are asked to bring 25 chance jars again this year letters sent to club leaders.
**Clubs are to turn in Club booth games by February 14th, 2014 to the Extension office.
2014 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference: Ticket to Success
The dates have been set for June 24-26, 2014 for a great three-day adventure at ISU for Iowa’s youth. We also wanted to share that the registration cost for this year’s conference has been set as well. Delegate registration costs will be $175 per person. This is the same fee for both youth and adults and covers 2 nights of lodging, 7 meals, 3 keynote speakers, transportation for workshops and community service, facility rental, 2 dances, and a t-shirt, among other supports and services. When you look at your return on investment, it’s priceless.
Additional registration information, logo designs, and conference details will be coming in late February to early March, but we wanted to share the registration fee so counties and families can begin to plan for budgeting. If you have any questions about the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, check out the website for updates at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference or contact Jessica Norman, 515-532-3453 or [email protected].
OMAHA ZOO TRIP
All 6-8th graders are encouraged to attend the Henry Doorly Zoo trip to Omaha on April 4-5, 2014. Friday evening youth will enjoy a guided night hike and sleeping in the Aquarium along with Saturday’s events that include an IMAX movie, gift shop, and more time visiting the zoo animals. Cost is $65, and space is limited so get your registration in with payment to save a seat for you. Those that have not at-tended the trip will have first opportunity to go and those that would like to visit a second time will be added to our waiting list.
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Hannah Kapka, 15, is daughter of Lyle & Brenda Kapka, is a sophomore at Clarion
Goldfield High School and a is a member of the Lake Clovers 4-H Club for 6 years. She
has held many offices and currently president of her club. Hannah enjoys being on
Teen Council and her clubs Share-the-Fun Committee. She has exhibited in food nutri-
tion, woodworking, photography, and many more project areas. Hannah also loves to
show sheep at the Wright County Fair. She has gone to the State Fair for her working
Exhibits and performed for her clubs Share-the-Fun skit. For her school activities she is
involved in volleyball, basketball, track and softball. She participates in Jazz band, con-
cert band and marching band. Hannah is a member of the Spanish Club, is one of the
class officers and attained the Honor Roll. She is also an active member of the Imman-
uel Lutheran Church.
Jenna Kraft, 16, daughter of Greg and Ramona Kraft. Jenna is a Junior at Clarion Gold-
field High School and a 7 year member of the Liberty Pathfinders 4-H Club. She has held
offices of Secretary and Reporter in her 4-H club and in Teen Council. During the fair she
shows poultry, static exhibits, and in the past few years, she has had multiple static and
communication exhibits move on to the State Fair. Jenna has dedicated 8 years to train-
ing and teaching Martial Arts and she had 9 years of piano. The rest of the year she
keeps her self very busy between cheerleading, band, select choir, the musicals, fund-
raising for mission trips, work, plays, church, youth group and baking whenever she gets
the change. Jenna has helped with numerous activities including 4-H Food Stand, Pop
Stand, 4-H Awards Day, Share the Fun and much more.
Ashlyn Mayo, 15, daughter of John Mayo and Michelle Murphy. Ashlyn is a sophomore at
Belmond Klemme High School. Ashlyn is in her 7th year as a member of the Pleasant Progres-
sors 4-H club in Belmond. As a member of 4-H Ashlyn has completed exhibits in many project
areas such as: woodworking, home improvement, food and horticulture and has been selected
for State Fair in two project areas. She is a member of the Belmond Klemme FFA chapter, has
been a football manager for 2 years, a wrestling manager for 3 years and is a member of the
Belmond Klemme girls’ basketball team. Ashlyn participates in many activities in her communi-
ty such as volunteering at the community Thanksgiving dinner, decorating and volunteering at
the Santa House during the holidays and cleaning ditches as part of the Adopt-a-Highway pro-
gram.
Kaitlyn Peterson 16, daughter of Max & Jennifer Peterson is a junior at Belmond Klemme
High School and a member of the Iowa Hawkeye 4-H Club. This is Kaitlyn’s second year in 4-
H and have been a member of FFA for three years. She is actively involved in the community,
church and school activities. In High School Kaitlyn ran cross country, softball, golf, and her
most favorite basketball. She is on the student council, National Honor Society member and in
the FFA. Kaitlyn has been in the LYO since 7th grade and also very involved in the community.
Queen Candidates
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Celeste Swanson, 17, daughter of Stuart and Lori Swanson. Celeste, and eleventh grad-
er, is an eight year member of 4-H. She is a member of the Wright County P.I.G Club.
She has held many offices, including secretary, vice president, and president. She is in-
volved with teen council, as well. Celeste has been enrolled in numerous projects includ-
ing welding, food and nutrition, clothing, visual arts, horticulture, home improvement,
small engines, fashion review, self-determined and her favorite, swine. She has taken
advantage of many opportunities that 4-H has to offer. Recently she participated in the
Chicago Trip, and last year she attending the state fashion review where she won the
clothing selection category. She has also enjoyed showing pigs at the Iowa State Fair
with her family and other 4-H’ers from Wright County. Celeste’s community involvement
includes: helping with bible school, coaching 5th grade basketball and volleyball, Clarion
Swim Teach Coach, swimming lesson instructor and helping with CG wrestling tourna-
ments. Celeste also was awarded the Chicago Trip Award which she attended over the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Heather Wilson 16 of Eagle Grove’s Wright Warriors is in her 7th year of 4-H and a sophomore at Ea-
gle Grove High School. She has been active in her club, serving as club reporter for one year and club
secretary for the past three years. Heather has been involved with several project areas including: pho-
tography (7 years), food & nutrition (7 years), clothing (7 years), visual arts (6 years), as well as rabbits,
animal science, and communications for a few years. Through the years at the Wright County Fair,
Heather has been seen working as a volunteer in the 4-H Food Stand, Pop Stand, and Exhibit Building,
as well as modeling clothing at the Fashion Review event, participating in Share-the-Fun, or earning a
Showmanship award for rabbits. On the state level, she has gone to the 4-H Junior Camp, performed
Working Exhibits at the State Fair, and attended project workshops. As far as school activities, Heather
participates in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) serving as secretary; participates in band
activities like marching band, pep band, small group and large group contests; choir activities such as
musicals, show choir, small group and large group contests; individual speech contests; and the sports
of volleyball and softball.
King Candidates
Just’n Boley 15, son of Chris and Sonya Johnson, is a sophomore at Clarion Goldfield High
School. He is an active member with the Liberty Pathfinders 4-H Club and has expanded to
the Wright County SESS Club. Just’n has been in woodworking for 7 years and small engine
for 7 years in 4-H. He is also active in the Goldfield Presbyterian Church, have helped with
Feed My Starving Children for 3 years and helped canning vegetables and beef for church.
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
Matt Magee 17, is a junior at Clarion Goldfield High School and the son of
Mike & Nancy Magee. Matt is a member of the Dayton Lake 4-H Club and has
been in 4-H for 8 years. He is the president of the Dayton Lake Club and is in
the Teen & Intermediate Council. He participates in golf, FFA, Chorus and play
productions. Matt has been in Horse & Pony, Rabbit, Woodworking, and Food
& Nutrition. He is also an alter server at his church. Matt attending the Chicago
Award Trip over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Joe Roberts 16, is a junior at Belmond-Klemme High School. Joe is in his 6th year in 4-H and
a part of the Iowa Hawkeyes 4-H member and Teen Council member. He has gone to state in
Communications, Food & Nutrition, and Crop Production. He has also brought Woodworking,
Horticulture, Sewing, and Photography to the County Fair. At school, Joe is a member of the
FFA along with playing football, track, golf, and baseball for the Broncos. He not only helps
out the community during 4-H, he also does community events with the LYO Church organi-
zation, National Honor Society member. Joe enjoys helping out on the farm during his free
time. He also received the Chicago Trip Award which he attended over the Thanksgiving holi-
day.
Luke Worden, 16, son of Brian & Joni Worden. Luke is a sophomore at Belmond-Klemme
Jr. Senior High School. Luke is a 7th year member of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H Clun in
Belmond. He has tried many different project areas throughout his years in 4-H. His favorite
areas are: Beef, Swine, Animal Science, Welding, Woodworking, Visual Arts, Photography,
Safety & Education Shooting, Horticulture, Food & Nutrition, and Family & Consumer Scienc-
es. He is also a member of the Belmond Klemme FFA Chapter, Varsity Football, Wrestling,
and Trap Team. Luke is a part of many national organizations. He volunteers with many com-
munity activities, with his favorites being the Santa House, Youth Wrestling Program, Can
Cages, and Cleaning the Ditch for the Adopt-a-Highway program. Luke has presided as the co
-president of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H Clun for the past 4 years. Prior to that, he has
been the treasurer, reporter and historian. Luke has also been the chairperson for many club
activities.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/YOUR COUNTY NAME HERE
Calendar FEBRUARY
February 1 State Opportunities Applications Due to the State 4-H Office by 4:00 pm
February 1 4-H Scholarships applications due to State 4-H office by 4:00 pm
February 3 Leader Training at the Extension office 7pm; Topic: Exploring the Science of 4-H Projects
February 6 Clover Buddies meeting at Extension office 6:30- 7:30pm
February 7-8 State Volunteer Retreat, all day, at Iowa State University in Ames.
February 9 Clover Kids—Belmond 2pm-3pm
February 9 Clover Buddies—Belmond 3:15pm—4:15pm
February 11 4H & Youth Committee Meeting @ 6:30 pm at the Extension Office
February 12 4-H Leader meeting 6:30 pm Extension office
February 15 RESCHEDULED Babysitting Workshop at the Extension office from 9am-3pm
February 18 STEM Find Out Night @ 7:15 p.m. at the Extension office
February 21 Intermediate Council Mtg. 6:30 pm
February 22 Iowa 4-H Foundations 5th Annual Gala at Prairie Meadows in Altoona
February 22 FSQA Workshop in Belmond from 10am-12noon
February 22 FSQA Test Out in Belmond from 12:30pm-1:30pm
February 23 Teen Council Meeting at the Extension office @ 5pm
UP COMING DATES 2013-2014
March 6 Clover Buddies meeting at Extension office 6:30- 7:30pm
March 8 Intermediate Council Meeting @ 10am at the Extension office
March 9 Clover Kids—Belmond 2pm-3pm
March 9 Clover Buddies—Belmond 3:15pm—4:15pm
March 15 4-H Fun Night
March 23 CWF Washington DC Trip – Meeting in Fort Dodge
March 25 Legislative Day
March 28 FSQA Test Out at the Extension office from 1:30pm-4:30 pm
March 29 State 4-H Recognition Day @ ISU Campus in Ames
April 3 Clover Buddies meeting at Extension office 6:30- 7:30pm
April 4-5 Omaha Zoo Trip
April 8 RESCHEDULED Dec Leader Training at the Extension office 7-8:30pm “Engaging Teens and Older Youth”
April 12 Intermediate Council Meeting 10am at the Extension Office
April 13 Clover Kids—Belmond 2pm-3pm
April 13 Clover Buddies—Belmond 3:15-4:15pm
April 16 FSQA Test Out in Eagle Grove Library from 2:30pm-4:30pm
April 18 Extension Office Closed
April 26 FSQA Workshop at the Extension office from 10am-12noon
April 27 Teen Council Meeting @ 5pm at the Extension Office
May 1 Clover Buddies meeting at Extension office 6:30- 7:30pm
May 11 Clover Kids—Belmond 2pm-3pm
May 15 Animal ID forms due to Extension office by 4:30pm
May 26 Extension office closed—Holiday
May 30-June 8 Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
June 6 Wright County Fair Entries due to the Extension Office by 4:30 pm
June 11-13 Junior Camp
2014 FAIR DATES
July 9-14-------Wright County Fair
August 7-17------Iowa State Fair
