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Enrollment

Record Books & Awards

Adult Recognition & Hall of Fame

Iowa State Fair Results

Clay County Fair Exhibitors

STEM and the ARTS Festival

Ujima/AAPI Retreat-Sept 22-24

National 4-H Week

Pizza Ranch Welcome Back/ Impact Night

Harvest Days, Sept 29-Oct 1

Photography Workshop—Youth & Adult

Clover Kids & Robotics Fall Schedules

Club Contacts & Meeting Dates

WHAT’S INSIDE:

September 1 2017-18 4-H Enrollment Begins: https://iowa.4honline.com

September 9-17 Clay County Fair

September 19/20 Ag-Citing for 4th Graders at Allee Research Farm, Newell

September 21 Safety Day for 3rd Graders at Allee Research Farm, Newell

September 22-24 Ujima/AAPI Cultural Leadership Retreat, ISU & 4-H Retreat Ctr

September 24 County Youth Council Meeting—Time TBD

September 27 Endowment Meeting @ Noon

October 1 Record Books & Award Forms Due to Leaders

October 1-7 National 4-H Week

October 4 4-H Welcome Back/Pizza Ranch Community Impact Night

October 7 STEM and the ARTS FESTIVAL at BVU, Register on-line

October 19 Youth Photography Workshop, 6-9pm @ Extension Office

October 20 Adult Photography Workshop, 6-9pm @ Extension Office

October Date TBD—Shooting Sports Find Out Night

November 1 Enrollment Challenge Deadline

November 5 4-H Awards/Recognition Program, 2pm, Extension Office

ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH—BUENA VISTA COUNTY

SEPTEMBER 2017 4-H Now & Forever

Buena Vista County 4-H is proud to recognize Melissa

Fahr as the 2017 Iowa Hall of Fame honoree. Melissa

started her 4-H career as a member of 2 Alta 4-H

Clubs, Maple Valley Motivators and Agriculturists.

She has taught 4-H dog obedience classes for 24 years

and been a leader of the Fairfield Pioneer Club for 19

years. We hope you follow Melissa’s example and

continue your commitment to 4-H! Now is the time

to Re-Enroll and make 4-H a part of your future...as a

member, a leader or a volunteer! Share your 4-H

stories with others and encourage them to enjoy the

benefits of 4-H: Fun, Friends, Fair, Learning, Travel,

Service, Scholarships and so much more!

Enroll NOW at: https://iowa.4honline.com

2017 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee

Melissa Fahr & her fan club!

COUNTY-WIDE DATES TO REMEMBER

4-H MOTIVATOR

Empowering youth to reach their full potential through

youth-adult partnerships and research-based ex-periences

AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

4-H ENROLLMENT

2017-18 4-H Enrollment—4hOnline—Clover Kids too!

NEW 4-H Enrollment Challenge!

ENROLLMENT CHALLENGE

4-H members and Clover Kids may enroll online beginning September 1st at https://iowa.4honline.com .

All re-enrollments and new 4-H enrollments must be completed online...it’s easy! Directions can be found

here: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4honline-information-families-and-leaders.

Below are the steps for 4-H’ers who enrolled online last year—NEW ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION:

→Go to https://iowa.4honline.com (you might want to bookmark this page)

→Select “I have a Profile.” Enter family email address and password

→or Select: “I forgot my password” Check your email—you will have a password emailed to you—cut and paste

that password on the login screen for 4-H Online (you will have to choose a new password)

→ Click “Continue to Family”

→ Under Member/Volunteer List—Click “edit” next to name of the 4-H member you are wishing to re-enroll

→Verify or edit personal information. Don’t forget to add your email and cell number.

→Update Emergency Contact (someone other than guardian, if unable to be reached)

→Add or update Project List—please include all areas of interest. This doesn’t commit you to anything, but lets the

Extension Office know to include you when sharing information related to that project area.

→Click “Enroll for 2017-2018” for the 4-H member you are re-enrolling (bottom of page)

→Next you will view an invoice screen—There is a NEW ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. Look for the link to “Add a

Payment Method. “ You also have the option to pay by check to your 4-H Club for the $15 enrollment fee. (Full fee

is $30—you pay $15 , Extension Council & Endowment pays $15). Clover Kids enrollment fee is $5—materials are

again being covered by a Governor’s STEM grant. For enrollment fee scholarships, please call 712.732.5056.

→When you are finished with all steps, select “Submit Enrollment.” Your enrollment will be marked as “Pending”

until approved by the Extension Office and at that point is marked “Active.”

NEW 4-H Members

→New siblings of 4-H members: On the “Member List ” screen—select “Add a new family member” from the drop

down menu and follow the same steps as above.

→New members from a new family: On the first screen at https://iowa.4honline.com—Choose “”I need to setup a

profile”. Choose “Buena Vista” from the drop down menu for the county. Choose “Family” from the Role drop

down. Complete Family Information Page. On “Member List” page select “youth” and “Add a new family mem-

ber.” Continue completing personal information, health information, club, and project areas.

If you have any problems—Contact the Extension Office at 732.5056—We are happy to help!

Pizza or Ice Cream? There will be a new 4-H enrollment challenge this year. The Winning club

will earn a $75 gift card—the club can choose how to use funds: pizza, ice cream, gas for a field trip, etc.

How to WIN: Points will be earned for the percentage of existing members re-enrolled by November 1st,

plus 5 points for every new member enrolled by November 1st. Scoring example: 50% of existing members re-

enrolled by Nov 1 = 50 points + 5 new members x 5 pointes each = 25. Final score: 50 + 25 = 75

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.

RECORD BOOKS / AWARDS

Some things to remember about 4-H Record Keeping...

Recordkeeping is a life skill to use now and in the future. It helps us learn how to set goals, make action plans and see how well we did! Record books are an invaluable tool when applying for awards and scholarships throughout your life. Contact a leader or the extension office to get started NOW!!

The Basic 4-H Project Record is to be used by Juniors, Experienced by Intermediates, and Advanced by Seniors—Remember for record books your grade level is from 2016-17 member year in 4-H.

All animal projects have a specific project worksheet to help you keep track of expenses, medications, as well as many other categories within animal care.

Photography and the vegetable garden project also use an extra worksheet.

Forms are available at the Extension Office or online: www.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista/4h

Some things to remember about the 4-H Award application process…

4-H’ers must apply to be eligible for awards—contact a leader of the extension office for assistance!

Instructions to apply for awards are on the website—www.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista/4h

4-H Youth Development Committee make award selections from those who have applied.

Awards are available for:

Junior, Intermediate, and Senior 4-H Project Awards**

Junior Leadership/Citizenship Award (Grades 5-6)

Outstanding Junior Achievement Award (Grades 5-6)

Master Producer ** 4-Hers exhibiting pens of 8 in swine, pens of 3 in beef, and pens of 3 in sheep

Intermediate and Senior Citizenship Award (Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12)

Intermediate and Senior Leadership Award (Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12)

Craig Sump Memorial (Grades 7—12)

Rafa Worthan Memorial (Grades 7—12)

I Dare You (Grades 9—12)

Kathy Fahr 4-H Community Spirit Award (Grades 9—12)

**Record books are needed for the Junior Project Award and the Master Producer Award. Record books are Due to Leaders by October 1st

4-H Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2:00pm @ Extension Office

Nominations are needed for 4-H Adult Recognition to the Extension Office by October 15 for:

• Hall of Fame Award • Adult Volunteer Award

• Business of the Year Award • Retiring Volunteer Award

Record Book and Award Application Information

OUR VISION

A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

STATE FAIR RESULTS

IOWA STATE FAIR—STATIC, CLOTHING, COMMUNICATION & LIVESTOCK

Exhibitor Name Division Entry Description Ribbon Awards

Roberts, Lexi Educational Presentations Origami Seal of Merit

Snyder, Kendall Extemporaneous Speaking Seal of Excellence

Feeley, Alyssa Animal Science Dog Treat Board Red

Watts, Abbie Horticulture Medicinal Herbs for Rabbits Red

Grau, Carli Photography Sunset - 8X10 Blue

Grau, Carli Photography Tree 5X7 Red

Hill, Sierra Photography Purple Flower (lily) 8X10 Blue

Hill, Elizabeth Photography Little Sister 8x10 Blue

Colerick, Hannah Photography Hamster - Brown 8x10 Red

Staedtler, Gabby Visual Arts Glass Bowl Blue

Grau, Carli Visual Arts Celestial Abstraction Blue

Anderson, Michelle Visual Arts Tree drawing Blue

Kohl, Eva Visual Arts Dragon in Bombay inks Red

Watts, Allison Visual Arts "Allison" string art Red

Grau, Carli Clothing and Fashion Gold Sequin Dress Red

Snyder, Kendall Food & Nutrition Strawberry and Cherry Pie Blue

Snyder, Kendall Food & Nutrition Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread Red

Gunkelman, Lucy Food & Nutrition Graham Crackers Red

Stanton, Sydney Health Amer. Red Cross/C. Barton Blue

Heuton, Bailey Home Improvement Turkey Feather Display Box Blue

Snyder, Kendall Home Improvement Re-purposed red table Red

Heuton, Morgan Home Improvement Barn Wood Photo door Blue

Sammons, Ashlee Home Improvement Shadowbox in Loving Memory Blue

Snyder, Kendall Sewing and Needle Arts Blue Quilt Blue

Meyer, Caden Sewing and Needle Arts Knot Pillow Blue

Meyer, Caden Sewing and Needle Arts Fleece Blanket Blue

Snyder, Kendall Citizenship Citizenship - Static Day Signs Blue

Heuton, Morgan Communication Communication - CHD facts Red

Demers, Thomas Mechanics Restored John Deere Plow Blue

Greenfield, Ryan Mechanics Horse Shoe Clock Blue

Greenfield, Beth Mechanics Horseshoe Cross Red

Snyder, Tanner Mechanics Loader Bucket Blue

Bean, Abby Poultry-Breeding Chicken American-Cockerel Blue

Bean, Abby Poultry-Breeding Chicken American-Pullet Purple

Clay County Fair Exhibitors

GOOD LUCK!

Good Luck to all of our Buena Vista County 4-H’ers exhibiting at the Clay County Fair -

Abby Bean, Leah Bean, Annaliese Bloom, Linnea Bloom, Shelby Lynch, Michelle Anderson, Lily Peterson,

Gabby Staedtler, April Meyer, Graham Small, Greta Small, Jacie Staedtler, Ashlee Wagenaar, Katelyn Howard,

Lexi Roberts, Paige Roberts, Jake Roberts, Breyer Anderson, Hannah Colerick, Sam Peters & Madison Stull

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.

National 4-H Week—Oct 1-7, 2017

CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY-NATIONAL 4-H WEEK

What better people to promote a program than those who benefit from it!

We would like to encourage every 4-H member, family and club to get involved—Here are some ways to promote 4-H!

Invite your friends and family to the Pizza Ranch Community Impact Night on Wednesday, October 4, 5-8pm

Invite friends to join your club or to attend your club meeting!

Wear your 4-H shirt to school!

Visit http://www3.extension.umn.edu/sites/default/files/download/100%20Ways%20To%20Celebrate%20National%

204-H%20Week.pdf for 100 Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week!

Contact the Extension Office at 732.5056 or text or email Nichol at 730-5056 or kleespie@iastate.edu if you would like

to visit 4th Grade classrooms in Buena Vista County or record 4-H public service announcements for the radio.

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 5—8PM

On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, the Buena Vista County 4-H Program will be

hosting a Community Impact Night at Pizza Ranch in Storm Lake. 4-H youth and

adults promote the 4-H program by helping to bus tables at Pizza Ranch. A

portion of the tips and profits from the evening will go back to the 4-H Endow-

ment Committee in Buena Vista County, which helps fund camperships,

scholarships & special projects for BV County 4-H’ers. Our Community Impact

Night was intentionally scheduled during National 4-H Week so we can welcome

new and returning families to 4-H for the upcoming year as well as promote the 4-H program in Buena Vista

County. We ask that you invite your families and friends to ensure a good turnout to support the Buena Vista

County 4-H program. Please contact your club leader or the Extension Office at 732-5056 to help!

•Pumpkin patch • Corn Maze • Inflatables • Petting Zoo •Bonfire • Face Paining • Yard Games • Hay Rack Rides

SEPTEMBER 29—OCTOBER 1, 2017

The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the BV County 4-H Program. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status,

or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to Ross Wilburn, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH & ADULTS

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

BY DANIELLE PETERSON

View her work on

YOUTH CLASS ADULT CLASS

day THURSDAY, OCT 19 FRIDAY, OCT 20

time 6:00-9:00PM 6:00-9:00PM

location EXTENSION OFFICE EXTENSION OFFICE

cost FREE $10 for supplies/snacks

● bring your camera and improve your photography skills—learn

to use settings, gain insight on use of lighting & perspective

● Class Sizes are LIMITED, please call the Extension Office to

Register at 712-732-5056.

4-H ROBOTICS CLUB

Interested in Robotics? Legos? Technology & Engineering?

Check out our 4-H Robotics Club!

Fall Meeting Dates—All at Extension Office

Sunday, October 1, 2:30—4:30pm

Sunday, November 5, 4:00—6:00pm

Sunday, December 3, 2:30—4:30pm

For more info—call Nichol at 712-732-5056

BUENA VISTA COUNTY CLOVER KIDS CLUB

2017-2018 DATES

Tuesday, Sept 26

Tuesday, October 17

Tuesday, November 28

Tuesday, January 16

Tuesday, February 20

Tuesday, March 13

Tuesday, April 17

6:00-7:00pm at Extension Office

Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in K-3rd

grade. Children participate in hands-on STEM (Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math) activities, try new

art experiences and learn cooperatively!

Register online at: iowa.4honline.com

Or by calling the Extension Office at 712-732-5056

Enrollment Fee: $5—supplies provided by a grant from

the Governor’s Scale Up Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/BUENAVISTA

4-H COMMITTEES & COUNTY STAFF

Clubs and Contacts

BV COUNTY 4-H CLUBS & LEADERS YOUTH & EXTENSION COUNCIL

County Youth Council

Kendall Snyder

Eva Kohl

Abby Bean

Ashlee Sammons

Cole Brake

Greta Small

Alyssa Feeley

Garrett Meyer

Paige Roberts

Abbie Watts

Melissa Fahr, advisor

Extension Council

Laura Sievers, Albert City, Chair

CJ Bean, Marathon

Julie Hahn, Alta

James Hultgren, Storm Lake

Sandy Johnson, Storm Lake

Salli Nichols, Storm Lake

Dustin Smith, Storm Lake

Paul Diehl, Storm Lake

Melanie Bloom, Marathon

BV Equine Team County Wide

Team Leadership 712-732-5056

BV Shooting Sports Club County Wide

Preston Jacobs 712-272-3318

Clover Kids

Nichol Kleespies 712-732-5056

Fairfield Pioneers Albert City Area

Michelle Ehlers 712-260-9248

Dr. Chris Bean 712-299-2810

Melissa Fahr 712-299-1753

Karen Feeley 712-299-4315

Maple Valley Agriculturists Alta Area

Kristen Watts 712-299-6689

Marc Hinners 712-229-9038

Newell Boosting Achievers Newell Area

Connie Jesse 712-299-6030

Leigh Meyer 712-830-2250

Sarah Thompson 712-299-9563

Providence Go-Getters Storm Lake Area

Leann Baumhover 712-299-0126

Steve Peters 712-732-9393

Tom Snyder 712-732-9488

Renee Stull 712-299-4221

Robotics Club County Wide

Nichol Kleespies 712-732-5056

OCTOBER 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017

Club Meetings

Buena Vista Equine Team Sept 17 @ 6:30pm Extension Office

BV Shooting Sports Group 1– Sept 11 Group 2– Sept 18; Group 3– Sept 25

Clover Kids Sept 26 @ 6:30pm Extension Office

Fairfield Pioneers Sept 10 @ 6:30pm Ag Partners

Maple Valley Agriculturists Sept 9 @ 5:30pm Alta Elementary

Newell Boosting Achievers Sept 10 @ 5:00pm Nain Lutheran

Providence Go-Getters Sept 25 @ 7:00pm Extension Office

Robotics Club No Meeting Extension Office

Buena Vista Equine Team TBD Extension Office

BV Shooting Sports Group 1– Oct 2; Group 2– Oct 9; Group 3– Oct 16

Clover Kids Oct 17 @ 6:30pm Extension Office

Fairfield Pioneers Oct 8 @ 6:30pm Ag Partners

Maple Valley Agriculturists Oct 1 @ 1:00pm Pumpkin Patch

Newell Boosting Achievers Oct 8 @ 5:00pm Nain Lutheran

Providence Go-Getters Oct 23 @ 7:00pm Extension Office

Robotics Club Oct 1 @ 2:30pm Extension Office

4-H Youth Development Committee

Mary Roberts, Albert City

Cheryl Arnts, Alta

Leigh Meyer, Newell

Leann Baumhover, Storm Lake

Dustin Smith, Storm Lake

Kendall Snyder, Youth Rep

Abby Bean, Youth Rep

4-H Endowment Committee

Jake Schable, Storm Lake

Gretchen Miller, Alta

Kent Smith, Storm Lake

Jan Worthan, Storm Lake

Salli Nichols, Storm Lake

County Extension Office

Nichol Kleespies, Youth Outreach Educator

Carol Ehlers, Family Finance Specialist

Marisol Virgen-Axtell, FNP Specialist

Terry Janssen, Regional Extension Ed. Dir.

Dr. Kris Kohl, Agricultural Engineer