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In This Newsletter Fremont County Extension and Outreach OCTOBER 2014 4-H RAP SHEET Invite a friend to join your 4-H club this year! For the 75th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week October 1-7. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential and to become true leaders through a wide range of opportunities and experiences. There are a variety of ways that local residents can be involved with 4-H. Clover Kids is a fun 4-H program for children in grades Kindergarten through third where participants explore science, strengthen motor skills, play games, make friends, learn together, and much more. 4-H is open to youth in grades 4-12 and is designed to meet young people’s needs of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences. Both Clover Kids and 4-H programs are effective because of strong adult volunteers. Last year, in Fremont County, 82 children enrolled as Clover Kids, 189 were registered as 4-H members, and 57 caring adults served as volunteers. Five traditional community clubs, including Washington PEP, Riverside Rockets, WMP, Silver Skylarks and Riverton-Fisher, are in place in Fremont County. Additionally, Fremont County we have a specialty club focused on safety and education in shooting sports, the Fremont County Fletchings. Each of these clubs also has Clover Kids chapters. To learn more about how 4-H is empowering young people with skills to lead for a lifetime, visit extension.iastate.edu/4h, www.4-H.org, www.facebook.com/4-H and https://twitter.com/4H. 1. Naonal 4-H Week 6. CC Sponsored Events 11. 4-H Clubs 2. It’s Time to Re-Enroll in 4-H! 7. CWF 12. (New) 4-H Leader Training 3. We’re Hiring a Youth Coordinator 8. Thank-You Notes 13. Calendar of Events 4. Fremont County Awards Night 9. 100 Years Celebraon 5. County Council 10. Region 17 Youth Leadership Council
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In This Newsletter
Fremont County Extension and Outreach
OCTOBER 2014 4-H RAP SHEET
Invite a friend to join your 4-H club this year!
For the 75th consecutive year, millions
of youth, parents, volunteers and
alumni across the country will be
celebrating National 4-H Week
October 1-7.
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential and to become true leaders through a wide range
of opportunities and experiences.
There are a variety of ways that local residents can be involved with 4-H. Clover Kids is a fun 4-H
program for children in grades Kindergarten through third where participants explore science,
strengthen motor skills, play games, make friends, learn together, and much more. 4-H is open to
youth in grades 4-12 and is designed to meet young people’s needs of belonging, mastery,
independence, and generosity through youth-adult partnerships and research-based
experiences. Both Clover Kids and 4-H programs are effective because of strong adult
volunteers.
Last year, in Fremont County, 82 children enrolled as Clover Kids, 189 were registered as 4-H
members, and 57 caring adults served as volunteers. Five traditional community clubs, including
Washington PEP, Riverside Rockets, WMP, Silver Skylarks and Riverton-Fisher, are in place in
Fremont County. Additionally, Fremont County we have a specialty club focused on safety and
education in shooting sports, the Fremont County Fletchings. Each of these clubs also has Clover
Kids chapters.
To learn more about how 4-H is empowering young people with skills to lead for a lifetime, visit
extension.iastate.edu/4h, www.4-H.org, www.facebook.com/4-H and https://twitter.com/4H.
1. National 4-H Week 6. CC Sponsored Events 11. 4-H Clubs
2. It’s Time to Re-Enroll in 4-H! 7. CWF 12. (New) 4-H Leader Training
3. We’re Hiring a Youth Coordinator 8. Thank-You Notes 13. Calendar of Events
4. Fremont County Awards Night 9. 100 Years Celebration
5. County Council 10. Region 17 Youth Leadership Council
It’s Time to Enroll, or Re-Enroll in 4-H!
Until members re-enroll in the new 4-H year, they will likely not receive correspondence regarding
important events like workshops, livestock weigh-ins, or other deadlines critical to your 4-H
participation. The county deadline is November 15th. There is no cost to enroll in Fremont County 4-H!
Visit www.4honline.com today!
If you need help, or access to the internet, we are here for you! Contact the Fremont County Extension
Office at (712) 374-2351 or [email protected].
ISU Extension & Outreach-Fremont County is seeking a County Youth Coordinator to direct 4-H and youth programming. Benefits include flexible hours, competitive wage, IPERS retirement and paid leave. Must be HS graduate with valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Preference for BA in related field, 4-H background, and Fremont County resident. Submit cover letter and resume to Fremont County Extension, POB 420, Sidney, IA 51652; fax (712)374-3286; email [email protected] by 4:30 p.m., October 9. Open until filled. For more information, and a complete job description, call (712)374-2351 or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/fremont. AA/EOE.
FREMONT COUNTY 4-H AWARDS NIGHT
Sunday, Nov. 5th
Marnie Simons Elementary Gym, Hamburg
Potluck Meal at 5 p.m. Awards Program at 6 p.m.
T-shirt design ideas are due October 6th!!!
When you don’t know who to talk to, Teenline can help: 1-800-443-8336 · 1-800-735-2942 · https://www.extension.iastate.edu/teenline/
Congratulations!
Elizabeth Adkisson, Silver Skylarks Tia McClane, Silver Skylarks
Jonathan Adkisson, Silver Skylarks Colton Moore, Riverside Rockets
Lydia Alley, Riverside Rockets Dane Moyer, Silver Skylarks
Chloe Burge, Silver Skylarks Connor Owen, Washington PEP
Layne Ettleman, Silver Skylarks Alex Perrin, Riverside Rockets
Savannah Hall, Silver Skylarks Clara Schaaf, Riverside Rockets
Bailey Hauschild, Riverside Rockets Rebecca Straw, Silver Skylarks
Lily Johnson, Silver Skylarks Adam Thompson, Washington PEP
Bailey Maher, WMP Jed Whitehead, Washington PEP
Sam Martin, WMP Kaylee Wright, Riverside Rockets
The following senior 4-H members have been named
to the 2017-2018 Fremont County 4-H Council:
County Council has set dates for the
events they will host in the coming year!
January 2 *Winter Daycamp
March 17-18 Junior Overnight (Space Exploration)
June 6 *Daycamp
June 9-10 Dunk Tank & Petting Zoo at Extension’s
100th Year Celebration
June 13 *Daycamp
June 27 *Daycamp
July 10-16 Returning activities will include the
Corn Eating Contest, Drive-In Moooovie,
Clover Kids Stuffed Animal Show and
Barnyard Olympics. New ideas include
a water balloon fight, yard game
tournament, and teen dance.
*Daycamps themes for 2018 include:
Outdoor Adventures
Bubbles
Weather
Local Foods/Farm to Fork
travel Dates are June 16-24, 2018!
Meeting dates are November 12, January 14, March 11 and May 6.
(All meetings are at the Sidney High School from 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)
$75 deposits are due to the Extension Office on November 15, January 15, March 15 and May 15.
Midwest Heritage, a
subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc.,
is now accepting
applications for their
award-winning program to
help youth get a start in
the cattle industry.
The goal of the Midwest Heritage Youth Heifer Program is to help future young farmers gain interest and
knowledge of the beef cattle industry by awarding bred heifers to program recipients. Midwest Heritage
will grant up to five 7th and 8th graders, three bred heifers each. The program will span five years. During
this time, recipients are responsible for management of the herd including daily care, records and
breeding. At the conclusion of the five years, recipients are responsible for paying back the market value of
the three bred heifers. When submitting applications for the program, the participants are required to list
their goals for the program, their future, give descriptions of how they would promote it within their
communities and submit three letters of recommendation.
“This program provides an excellent opportunity for youth to increase their knowledge of agriculture,” said
Allan Bangtson, Midwest Heritage Senior Vice President and Senior Lender. “The program goal is for these
students to have established a foundation herd and gain financial self-sufficiency by the end of five years.”
Students in 7th and 8th grades from Fremont, Lucas, Madison, Wayne, Warren County are invited to apply.
Applications are being accepted until October 31, and can be found online at www.mhbank.com/youth-
heifer.
Fremont County 4-H’er, Kenna Howard, was one of last year’s honored recipients.
It’s never too late to send a thank-you
note. Please remember to acknowledge the
generosity of our many fair donors! You can
find a complete listing at the link below.
Premium Sale Participants: Don’t forget Whipp
Sales who donated $25 to each of you, and Bank
Iowa, who donated $50 to its customers!
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/fremont/news/4-hersdont-forget-thank-you-notes
Fremont County Extension and Outreach will
celebrate 100 years of organization in 2018!
The next steering committee meeting is
Monday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension
Office. All are welcome!
4-H and other community clubs are
encouraged to plan an event during our 2-day
celebration.
Possible activities already in the works include
a dance, face-painting, Bingo, petting zoo, dunk
tank, 4-H record book display, fashion show,
STEM activities, educational presentations,
church service, pancake breakfast, beef dinner,
a special visit from ISU’s Cy, movie in the park,
and a performance by the Two-County Dusters.
Celebrate with us
June 9-10, 2018!
Applications for Region 17
Youth Leadership Council are
due October 15th!
The purpose of the Region 17 4-H Youth
Leadership Council is to provide significant
leadership development experiences for teens.
Members of the council will be involved in
identifying needs, sharing ideas, and developing a
plan of action to help address priority 4-H needs in
Region 17. In addition, the council will assist in
overall 4-H and youth program development by
serving in an advisory capacity to staff.
Counties participating are Harrison, East Pott, West
Pott, Mills, Montgomery, Page and Fremont.
Through serving on this council, members will:
Interact with one another to share ideas that
can help improve local, county and regional
4-H participation.
Make new friends.
Develop communication and leadership
skills.
Serve as a link between county, regional,
and state 4-H programs.
Serve in an advisory capacity for youth
programming in the region.
Plan a 4-H event or activity to strengthen
the local 4-H program.
Request an application from the Fremont
County Extension Office!
COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS Featuring 4-H and Clover Kids!
Riverside Rockets Randolph/Tabor Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Randolph Fire Station! Contact: Angie Alley, [email protected]; 402-676-1534 Riverton-Fisher Farragut/Riverton Meets 1st Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Riverton Community Center! Contact: Julia Shull, [email protected]; 712-350-0332 Silver Skylarks Sidney/Percival Meets 1st Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the United Faith Church in Sidney! Contact: Stacy Burge, [email protected]; 712-382-0999 WMP Imogene/Farragut/Shenandoah Meets 3rd Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Shenandoah High School Ag Room! Contact: Sarah Martin, [email protected]; 712-215-5577 Washington PEP Hamburg Meets 3rd Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Hamburg! Contact: Monica Whitehead, [email protected]; 712-358-3422 Fremont County Fletchings Shooting Sports County-wide Meets 2nd Sunday of the month; Location TBA Contact: Scott Lowthorp, [email protected]; 712-310-6607 Kayla Water. [email protected]; 712-313-0381 Wild Riders Horse & Hippology Club County-wide Contact: Chelsey Anderson, [email protected]; 712-355-2826
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, [email protected].
Volunteers are the heart of our organization! Competent, caring adult volunteers are an Essential
Element of the Iowa 4-H program. Volunteers contribute their time and talents to 4-H and in return 4-H
has the responsibility to provide them with the positive youth development knowledge and skills they
need to effectively work with youth. Training dates and locations for New Volunteer Training for the
2017-2018 include:
October 7th, Harlan, 9am-Noon
October 10th, Indianola, 6pm-9pm
October 17th, DeWitt, 6pm-9pm
October 19th, Monticello, 6pm-9pm
November 2nd, Bloomfield, 6pm-9pm
November 4th, Osceola, 9am-Noon
November 6th, Pocahontas, 6pm-9pm
November 7th, Marshalltown, 5:30pm-8:30pm
November 7th, Sac City, 6pm-9pm
November 8th, Tipton, 6pm-9pm
November 15th, Dubuque, 5:30pm-8:30pm
November 20th, Albia, 6pm-9pm
November 20th, Council Bluffs, 6pm-9pm
November 29th, Atlantic, 6pm-9pm
November 30th, Waterloo, 6pm-9pm
December 2nd, Cedar Rapids, 9am-Noon
January 3rd, Clarinda, 6-9pm
To register, visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteertraining.
Volunteers are also asked to watch important, yet brief, videos found here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteer-orientation-videos
Additionally, all volunteers should complete Risk Management Training here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4-h-risk-management
October 1-7 National 4-H Week
October 8 YC Record Book Review, 3 pm
October 9 Deadline to apply for CYC position
October 15 Deadline to apply for Region 17 Council
October 22 Youth Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm
October 31 Deadline to apply for Midwest Heritage
Youth Heifer Program
November 5 Fremont County 4-H Awards Night
November 12 CWF Meeting, 6-8 pm, Sidney HS
November 15 F-M Bread In A Bag, 8:45 am
November 15 CWF Deposit due
November 15 Deadline to re-enroll at
www.4honline.com
November 17 Hamburg Bread In A Bag, 8:30 am
November 21 Sidney Bread In A Bag, 9 am
December 28 Beef Weigh-In
January 2 Winter Daycamp
January 14 CWF Meeting, 6-8 pm, Sidney HS
March 11 CWF Meeting, 6-8 pm, Sidney HS
March 17-18 Junior Overnight
May 6 CWF Meeting, 6-8 pm, Sidney HS
June 6 Daycamp
June 9-10 Fremont County Extension 100 Years
Celebration
June 13 Daycamp
June 16-24 CWF Travel Dates
June 27 Daycamp
