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New for You

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Clover Kids

County Fair Updates

Rules Reminders

Project Corner

4-H Online

Club Information

Classifieds

Dates to Remember

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Made it Through October!

Kaye Gilbert VAN BUREN COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth Coordinator kayeg@iastate.edu 319-293-3039

VAN BUREN COUNTY EXTENSION

Kaye

October was very busy, very productive and was a month of firsts!

The National 4-H week activities of assemblies and the parade were very

successful. I am already thinking of what can be done next year to celebrate!

Our first “carnival” for Halloween was a HUGE success. Yep, already plan-

ning the booths for 2012.

In the midst of all those activities, Awards Night planning was kicking into full

swing as well. We had over 70 record books turned in for awards, judging

has been completed, trophies completed and we are actually ready for

Awards night…..I think! I’m sure I am forgetting something…

I hope to see a large portion of you Saturday, November 5!

Happy Thanksgiving ALL!!!

Van Buren’s November 2011

4-H Messenger

OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH & ADULTS LEARN, GROW,

& WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

Member NEWS

Halloween Carnival Huge Success

October 15 marked our first annual Halloween Carnival with over 70

members and guests in attendance. We had everything from pumpkin

golf to a picture board to a ghost toss. There were tons of prizes, tons

of food and tons of laughs. The carnival was open to all ages from Kin-

dergarten to 12th grade. Members also got to enjoy some treats such

as edible eyeballs, mummy pizzas, potato ghosts

and earthworms in dirt. Each member received

a treat bag at check in to hold all their winnings of the evening. At the

end of the night, a costume contest was held with divisions of Clovers,

Juniors, Intermediate, Seniors and Adults!

Friday, December 2

5-7 pm Friendly Four Corners

7-9 pm Barnstormers/Northern Lights

Saturday, December 3

8-10 am Jolly Trio

10-12pm Sharp Shooters

12-2 pm North Stars

Festival of Trees Schedule

We will be helping out the Festival of Trees again this year with the cookies. Please find your

club on the following schedule.

2-4 pm Horseshoe Bend

4-6 pm Wildlife Adventurers

6-8 pm Blazing Trails

Sunday, December 4

12-2 pm Livewires

2-4 pm Winchester Renegades

2011 Pioneer Grant Reports Due November 15!

2012 Pioneer Grant Applications Due December 1!

MISSION STATEMENT

4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

County Happenings

Roberts Building November 5, 2011

Meal at 6:30

Awards Ceremony 7:00

Door prizes New Awards Announcements

Ability to Vote on Fair Items

Bring a covered dish & table service.

Table activities provided for the young ones!

Awards Night

The Youth Council welcomed four more members at the October meeting. Freshman Mike

Brooks, Zach Brooks and Sam Dickinson as well as sophomore Leona Thomas joined the

youth council during the meeting.

Election of officers were held and additional planning of October festivities were conducted.

Marshall Stevens was elected President, Andrew Whitaker Vice President, Sarah Wells Sec-

retary, Wayne Mast Treasurer and Samantha Westercamp was elected Reporter. Additional

council members to date are Tiffany Beggs, Dylan Coffman, Josh DeJong, Tyler Runyon,

Patricia Townsend, Hannah Wells, Joshua Wenke and Alena Whitaker.

The Youth Council will be holding their November meeting 1 hour prior to awards night on

November 5 to finalize any last minute items for awards night.

Youth Council Meeting—Saturday November 5

BE SURE TO JOIN US ON FACEBOOK

Vanburen Fourh Coordinator

NEW FOR YOU

We are bringing back the traditional 4-H Winter Volleyball Tournament!!

When: January 15

Where: Van Buren High School

Time: 1:00 pm

Who: Any 4-H member

Teams are to be formed by club members. We suggest 8 people for a team so substitutions

may be made. Only six members may be on the court at a time. If the clubs do not have

enough for a team, teammates may be recruited from another club but ONLY if there is not

enough members in the club to make a team. There will also be a Clover Division to be played

as well. The net will be lowered for this division. This is a recreational tournament which

means NO SPIKING. We want everyone to have a good time. The basic rules will be released

in December

Start giving me the name of your teams and team members any time.

Volleyball Tournament

In addition to the volleyball tournament, we are also planning a skating party for ages K-6 and

a bowling party for members in grades 7-12. The details of those activities along with the

dates have not been set at this time. I anticipate those details will be available in December at

the earliest, January at the latest.

Additional Fun Activities

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REPRINT Citizen Washington Focus Trip REPRINT

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth,

grades 10th – 12th, from across the country. Every summer nearly 1,600 young people stay at

the National 4-H Conference Center, near Washington, D.C., to participate in this week-

long program.

Approximately 150 Iowa 4 H Youth will have the opportunity to attend this leadership

program at the National 4-H Center. Participants learn the importance of civic and social

responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders.

The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips and

social events.

Dates: Youth can choose to sign up for any of the trips.

· June 8 – 16, 2012 (CWF Week #2)

O Bus 2A – travels West to East along US Hwy 18 to pick up participants

O Bus 2B – travels West to East along US Hwy 20 top pick up participants

· June 15 – 23, 2012 (CWF Week #3)

O Bus 3A – Travels West to East along US Hwy 34 to pick up participants.

O An additional bus may be added during week #3 if there is enough interest.

· Tentative Schedule available on http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf/

Costs:

Registration fee for the 2012 CWF trip is $1,370.

Deposit of $350 is due at time of registration.

Remaining payments of $510 are due February 15th and April 15th.

Some counties offer partial local sponsorships.

Registration is open Oct. 1.

Registration & payments are due Dec. 15.

Beyond the County

If any Van Buren 4-H member in grades 10-12 is

interested in this trip, please contact Kaye at the

Extension Office. Financial assistance may be

available.

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.

State Required Leader’s Training

November 30, 6:30 Extension Office

This is the State required training for all club

leaders, Main & Assistants.

If you are unable to attend,

please notify Kaye at the office.

LEADER TIDBITS Be sure to read the

newsletter, emphasize

reading the newsletter

to your members & go

through upcoming

events with your club

members at your

monthly meeting.

Be sure to come to Awards night for the announcement of Darby’s Gift as well as to receive

your certificate of participation in the 4-H Clover Program.

Due to the increase in club’s in the last 2 years, we have split the Awards Night Club duties in

Odd Year Clubs and Even Year Clubs.

Odd Year Clubs (i.e. 2011) Even Year Clubs (i.e. 2012)

Northern Lights Friendly Four Corners

Livewires Jolly Trio

Horseshoe Bend North Stars

Barnstormers Blazing Trails

Wildlife Adventurers Winchester Renegades

Northern Lights are responsible for Rolls and Butter. Livewires are taking care of the Bever-

ages. Horseshoe Bend, Barnstormers and Wildlife Adventurers are taking care of setting up

the tables, table coverings and decorations. Time of Friday night set up for Horseshoe Bend,

Barnstormers and Wildlife Adventurers is yet to be determined.

Awards Night Club Duties

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.

Almost here…

The announcement of the Herdsman Award winners at Awards Night.

Be sure to attend to see if your club takes the prize!

County Fair Updates

Herdsman Award

After working with the leaders and listening to the membership suggestions, we have come up

with some ideas of what was not working at the 2011 Fair. For Poultry, the show tables will be

set up under the trees with parental seating under the trees as well. For Rabbits, there will be

a pop up tent placed on the side of the building with show tables set up under the tent. Which

side of the building will be dependent upon the time of the show.

Times of the shows are yet to be determined, but we do know the Poultry & Rabbit show will

be split and placed on different days. Communications will also be placed on a different date

than exhibit judging. That date and time are also yet to be determined.

Attend Awards Night for an opportunity to vote on dates and times of the shows.

Suggestion Feedback

Mark Your Calendars!

Weigh In Dates have been set!

Beef Weigh In—Wednesday, December 28

Swine Weigh In—Saturday, April 7

Sheep/Goat Weigh In—Saturday, May 5

All weigh ins will begin at 9:00 am.

If any of these dates change, I will immediately notify the membership.

BE SURE TO JOIN US ON FACEBOOK

Vanburen Fourh Coordinator

I am attempting to get funding to purchase enough harnesses for each member showing in

an animal show in the 2012 Van Buren County Fair. Each harness will have a number placed

on the inside of the harness. If we receive the funding, a member will check out a harness at

the beginning of fair week. The number of the harness will be recorded with the member’s

name. It is the member’s responsibility to keep track of that harness. At the end of the fair,

the harness is to be returned to the Extension staff. If a harness assigned to the member is

missing at the end of the fair, that member is responsible for paying the replacement cost of

the harness. In the event a harness is grabbed to be turned in because the harness assigned

can’t be found, the number on the harness will be credited to the member that checked it out

NOT the person that turned it in.

Harnesses

Rules Reminders

There will be a new rule in the book next year regarding large exhibits.

Per Extension Council, any large exhibits unable to fit in a car or suv and has been selected

for state fair will be the responsibility of the member to be transported to Des Moines. When

working on your projects for the fair, you will need to keep in mind if it is a large project what

course of action will need to be taken if you are selected for state fair. If you are unable to

transport your exhibit to the state fair upon selection, please notify the office immediately so

the alternate state fair selection may go in your place.

2012 Van Buren County Fair

July 15-23, 2012

WHERE DID THEY GO???

We are still missing 3 Medium Harnesses.

The Numbers are 10M, 17M and 20M.

Please check your show boxes & trucks.

We need them back.

OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH & ADULTS LEARN, GROW,

& WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

Now is the time to be thinking of next year’s exhibits for the fair. Anything you do in school

could possibly be used as an exhibit for the fair. If you do power point presentations for

school, they could possibly be entered as a computer exhibit OR in whatever class in which

the subject of the power point covered.

The possibilities are endless for what to do for projects. If you are struggling for ideas, call

me at the office. I will help you out as much as I can.

Be sure to go to the tip sheets at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h

PROJECT CORNER

I am looking at doing a workshop on the 4-H Online system in December. Workshops have not

been well attended. Let me know if this is of interest to you, the membership.

Activate Your Profile for 2011-2012

NOW at

https://iowa.4honline.com

Do we have your current email?

If not, please notify the office with your correct email!!

I communicate a lot via email and facebook.

If you have email, you will not only get your newsletter quicker,

but you will also get a lot of valuable information quicker.

Parents: Put the kid’s email in their individual personal record as well.

The member will get communication too!!

Now Available to 4-H Online, the ability to send out a mass text message!

Could get reminders such as “Beef Weigh in Tomorrow at 9am”

Marshall Stevens—President

Andrew Whitaker—Vice President

Sarah Wells—Secretary

Wayne Mast—Treasurer

Samantha Westercamp—Reporter

2011-2012 VAN BUREN COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL Tiffany Beggs

Mike Brooks

Zach Brooks

Dylan Coffman

Josh DeJong

Sam Dickinson

Tyler Runyon

Leona Thomas

Patricia Townsend

Hannah Wells

Joshua Wenke

Alena Whitaker

Van Buren County Clubs

FRIENDLY FOUR

CORNERS BLAZING TRAILS

Rachel Smith

Steve Duke

2nd Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm

Extension Office

Michelle Wenke

Darrell Kruse

2nd Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm

Lebanon Church

Wayne Coffman

Heather Winslow

2nd Sunday, 3:00 pm

Coffman Residence, Douds

Carolyn Pelky

Tommee Pelky Junior Leader

Wednesday—Early Outs

Harmony Elementary

Norma Whitaker

Carolyn Pelky

Tony & Peggy Stevens

2nd Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm

Harmony High School

Randy Gates

1st Friday, 6:00 pm

Douds Community Center

LIVEWIRES

JOLLY TRIO JOLLY TRIO CLOVERS

NORTH STARS NORTHERN LIGHTS

Kathy Countryman

1st Wednesday, 7:00 pm

Birmingham Lions Club

Sheri Moore

2nd Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm

Douds Community Center

Tammy Hoaglin

Harry Grabowski

Dave Hoaglin

Melvin Green

Mike Mitchell

Raymond & Connie Morris

Matt Platt

Becky Whitaker

Will Whitaker

John Woodruff

3rd Sunday Location & Time TBA

SHARP

SHOOTERS

Emily Neeley

Ro Scheurmann

1st Saturday 10:00 am -12 pm

Location TBA

WILDLIFE

ADVENTURERS

HORSESHOE BEND

BARNSTORMERS

Kaye Gilbert

2nd Sunday, 2:00 pm

Stockport Methodist Church

Heather & Kelly Kennedy

2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 pm

Kennedy Residence

WINCHESTER

RENEGADES

Bold & Underlined

Main Organizational Leader

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE OR TRADE

For Sale—Frames: Various sizes and de-signs. Some with glass, some without. 5x7 up to 11x14. Some are old. Great for matting photos, art, or needlework. $1 a piece or will negotiate a price for the pile. Call or email Kaye.

For Sale—Rabbits: Dutch, Californians, and White New Zealand. Show quality and pet quality available. Californian and New Zealand blood lines from 2010 and 2011 Iowa State Fair Supreme Champion Market Rabbits. Email rabbits@westercampkids.com for more information.

FUNDING: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes operating

loans of up to $5,000 to eligible individual rural youths age 10 through 20 to finance income-

producing, agriculture-related projects. The project must be of modest size, educational, and

initiated, developed and carried out by rural youths participating in 4-H clubs, FFA or a similar

organization. The project must be an organized and supervised program of work. It must be

planned and operated with the assistance of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income

to repay the loan, and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience in

agriculture-related skills. Further information and applications for the loan programs described

are available at the Van Buren FSA Office.

WANTED

Trade—Eggs for Egg Cartons: For every 10 empty cartons you will receive 1 dozen eggs. Contact Jennifer Orndoff at 319-498-

Youth Grades K-12 Interested in learning, fun & developing life skills

Talk to your Friends about Joining 4-H! Friendships & Skills for Life!

Volunteer—New Club: We are looking for a qualified volunteer to help start and lead a photography club. If you or someone you know would be interested in this position, please contact Kaye at the Van Buren County Extension Office at 319-293-3039 or email me at kayeg@iastate.edu for more information.

Dates to Remember

December 2-4 Festival of Trees

December 28 Beef Weigh In

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/vanburen

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US

Vanburen Fourh Coordinator

DECEMBER

Van Buren County Extension

200 Dodge Street, PO Box 456

Keosauqua, IA 52565

November 5 Awards Night

November 12 Joining of 2 Leaders!

November 13 Sharp Shooters Outing

NOVEMBER

January 15 Volleyball Tournament

JANUARY

February ?? Clover-Junior Skating Party

February ?? Intermediate-Senior Bowling Party

FEBRUARY

March 25 Treasure Chest Auction

MARCH