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Beef Weigh In……………………………...page 1 Award Recipients………………………...page 2-3 Leaders Corner……………….…………..page 4 Regional FSQA Session………………..page 4 Scholarship Opportunities…………..page 4 Beyond the County………………..…...page 5 Leadership Opportunities…………...page 6 Special Interest Clubs...……………….page 7 Calendar of Events……………………...page 8

Happy Holidays from all of us at

the Extension Office

Our office will be closed on Friday, December 8th for an annual office clean day. The office will also be closed December 25th– 26th and January 1st observe the Holiday! We hope you

enjoy time with your families!

Chickasaw County 4-H Connection December 2017

Chickasaw County Extension Office 104 E. Main St

641-394-2174 New Hampton, IA

xchickasaw@iastate.edu www.extension.iastate.edu/chickasaw/

2018 Fair Dates:

Chickasaw County

4-H and FFA Achievement Fair

July 10th-16th

Iowa State Fair

August 9th-19th

Beef Weigh-In

What: Market Beef Weigh-In

When: Saturday, December 16th from 8-10 AM

Where: Jones Custom Cattle Company (Basset)

Beginning December 20th, you will need to verify

in 4-H online that the weigh in data was entered

correctly by staff. Final Beef verification weights

and ID’s will be due by January 15th in 4-H Online.

If verification is not completed by January 15th

the weights entered in 4-H online cannot be al-

tered.

Ear tag cost is $3.00 each. Please bring check or exact

amount of change to the weigh in. If you are planning

to bring your beef animals to the Iowa State Fair, please

contact the Extension Office for instructions.

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Honorary Member: Tony Utley

Outstanding 4-H Family: Terry & Cindy Bailey

Family

Club Officer Awards:

Front Row: Kelsey Klassen, Trinity Brincks,

Natalie Marr, Hannah Meier

Back Row: Caleb Utley, Emily Geerts, Izabel

Willadsen, Jayda Nehl, Emmeline Eike, Connor Kra-

mer and Kolton Kramer.

Herdsmanship:

Congratulations: Fredericksburg Futures (beef, sheep,

and rabbit), Sumner Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers

(dairy and horse), Utica Lucky 4’s (bottle bucket), and

Bradford Eager Beavers (meat goat) and Devon

Dreamers (swine).

Congratulations to all Chickasaw County

Award Recipients

Meritorious Service Award: Jones Custom Cattle

4-H Hall of Fame Member: Marge Ashley

4-H Alumni Award: Lavonne Suhr

4Hers for 4-H Award

4-H Clubs across the state are encouraged to donate $3.00

per 4-H member each year to the 4-Hers for 4-H fund. The

funds raised benefit financial aid, State 4-H Conference,

and other projects as voted upon by the State 4-H Council.

Congratulations to the Fredericksburg Futures for meeting

this goal.

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Little Clover Record Book Completion Awards

Front Row: Kolton Kramer, Tori Brincks, Connor

Kramer. Back Row: Wyatt Bearman and Anna Rose

Pauley

Year 1 Record Book Winners

Front Row: Landon Marr, Colton Ashley,

Jackson Carey. Back Row: Ricky Pauley and Caleb

Utley

Year 2 Record Book Winners

Front Row: Tristen Willadsen, Ryan Willadsen

Back Row: Hailey Klassen, Emily Geerts

Outstanding Junior Record Keeping

Eadie Suhr, Trinity Brincks, Izabel Willadsen

Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Volunteer of

the Year

Junior: Eadie Suhr Intermediate: Zach Utley Senior: Hannah Meier

Project Award Winners

Front Row: Natalie Marr (Food and Nutrition, Photography,

Horticulture, and Visual Arts), Kelsey Klassen (Photography)

Back Row: Miranda Wehling (Pet, Horticulture), Chloe Ash-

ley (Photography, Home Improvement, Wood working) and

Emarae Carey (Sewing and Needle Arts).

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Please provide a copy of your club handbooks and yearly calendar to the Extension Office ASAP.

**Members must re-enroll ASAP or let your leader or the office know if you do not plan to re-enroll.** Please have your club checks for Enrollment Dues in to the Extension Office by December 15th.

**Club minutes should be emailed or turned in to the Extension Office after every meeting.

FSQA What: Regional FSQA Session When: Tuesday February 13th 6-8 pm Where: NICC Dairy Center Calmar, IA

***This will be the only FSQA face to face class offered for Chickasaw County*** as Iowa 4-H will be moving to a new system starting in year 2019. Please RSVP to Ex-tension Office by February 12th. Please contact Jaci in the Extension Office prior to Feb 12th if you know you can not make this class as you may take the new YQCA system online for $12. We will look into doing a face-to-face class in the future.

Please watch for a postcard coming through mail regard-ing new FSQA System.

DuPont Pioneer Seed Grants DuPont Pioneer offers grants to 4-H clubs for local com-munity improvement projects. The purpose is to provide “seed money” that clubs can use as a starting point for their project. If your club is interested in this opportuni-ty, please visit http:www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/pioneergrants or contact the Extension Office for more information. Application forms are due January 17th!

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiesen’s Scholarship

Through the Iowa 4-H Foundation, Theisen’s is giving away (4) $1,000 scholarships to those who will be pursu-ing Agriculture or Ag Business degrees attending an Iowa Community College or a 4 year College. Applications are due Feb. 1st! If you are interested in applying please contact the extension office, or visit: www.iowa4hfoundation.org

Iowa 4-H Foundation

Each year the Iowa 4-H Foundation gives out over 90 scholarships worth more than $90,000. The various scholarship awards range in amounts from $500 to $10,000. Certain scholarships are open to students pur-suing any field of study, while others are open to stu-dents pursuing degrees in agriculture, food and nutri-tion, ag business, animal science, journalism and STEM related studies. Former and current 4-H members gradu-ating from high school or currently attending college are eligible applicants.

Applications are Due by February 1st!

If you are interested in applying please visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org/index.cfm?nodeID=31466&audienceID=1

Hixon Awards Opportunity

The Hixson Opportunity Award is a half-tuition grant (estimated value of more than $15,000 over eight se-mesters) to be used at Iowa State University. Ideally, recipients will represent each county in the state. If you are a high school senior who demonstrates potential in ways that go beyond class rankings and test scores, you may wish to apply. Application deadline is February 1, 2017. More information can be found at www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu/

NEW!!! Subcommittees to be Formed

We are looking for both youth and adults to help fill four different subcommittees. The subcommittees will plan to meet 3-4 times per year beginning after January 1. If interested please contact the Extension Office. 1) Food/ Fair Vendor– help choose Fair Food Vendor(s) and plan Annual BBQ Event 1) Awards and Record Book Committee– help create

guidelines for Record Book Awards as well as county awards.

2) Fairgrounds and Maintenance Crew– help plan fair-ground clean up and set up and assist with equip-ment.

3) Marketing and Publicity– help market programs and events related to the 4-H program.

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Opportunities Beyond the County

Shooting Sports Winter Postal Match

Registration for the Winter SESS Postal Match is now open. The Winter SESS is a shooting sports match that is open to any 4-H member that has passed the required course work for that discipline area they are competing in. Register online through Extension Conference Services http://bit.ly/winterpostal17. The cost is $5.50 and the deadline to register is January 31st For question with registration please contact the ISU Registration Services at 515-294-6222.

2018 Equine Extravaganza

The 2018 Equine Extravaganza will be held March 23-25 at Ellsworth Community College, Io-wa Falls. We all know that having horses requires more than riding and jumping! Get moti-vated to learn more about the science behind horses at Equine Extravaganza! It isn't too soon to start gathering a team! Information from previous years is available. If you have never participate before, consider attending this year and observing or jump right in! For more information go to https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/equineextravaganza.

Maize Retreat!

The 2018 Maize Retreat will be held April 13-15, 2018 on the ISU Campus and Clover Woods Camping Center. Youth in grades 8-12 from across Iowa will experience 4-H Healthy Living, STEM, Civic Engagement, Leadership, and Communication and the Arts programs through a Latino and Native American perspective. For more information visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cyla.

National Citizenship Washington Focus Trip

CWF is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth, grades 9-12. Registration is now open for the June 15-23, 2018 trip. Deadline to register is January 10th. Teens from around the country gather at the National 4-H Conference Center to learn more about civic engagement and how they can be a strong leader in their community, country, and world. For more information on the National Citizenship trip visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf .

Dubuque County Horse Camp

Get ready for another horse adventure, the Overnight Dubuque County Horse Camp is for those in 4-12th grade held on June 17-23 at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. Campers will need to bring their own horse and will participate in various daily activities. The application deadline is March 31st. For more information visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/agriculture/2018DubuqueCoHorseCampFlyer.pdf.

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Leadership Opportunities Available for

Senior Level 4-H Members

National 4-H Conference: National 4-H Conference is

a week-long trip to our nation's capital happening April 7th-

12th. Youth stay at the National 4-H Center in Chevy

Chase, MD with delegates from across the nation. Youth

must be in grades 9-11.

National 4-H Congress: This event is held over the

Thanksgiving holiday each year in Atlanta, GA. The event

includes dynamic keynote speakers, community service in

the Atlanta area, workshops on leadership, cultural issues,

and team-building. To apply for National 4-H Congress,

members must be in grades 10-11.

State 4-H Council: This group of high school students

works directly with Iowa 4-H Youth Development staff to

represent the program across the state. They speak to

local 4-H groups, represent 4-H'ers ideas to staff, and work

in committees to plan the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, 4-

H'ers for 4-H campaign, and 4-H promotional ideas. To

apply for State 4-H council, members must be in grade 10-

11.

State Project Awards: 4-H'ers who have focused on

specific project areas during their 4-H experience can ap-

ply for recognition for their efforts through this pro-

gram. Awarded a $100 tentative award, 4-H'ers who have

demonstrated mastery, leadership, communication, and

service in their project will be recognized as the top in the

state. 4-H'ers may apply under two project areas -- only

one project area per year will be awarded. 4-Hers must be

in grades 9-12.

State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program: The 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program is de-

signed to promote 4-H and specifically 4-H Shooting

Sports. Youth selected to serve as Ambassadors will re-

ceive training to become advocates for the program at

county, regional, and state levels. Through the program,

Ambassadors develop their skills in leadership, public

presentation, citizenship, community service, public rela-

tions and team building. This opportunity is for youth in

grades 9-11.

National 4-H Dairy Conference:

The National 4-H Dairy Conference is conducted

through the leadership of 4-H Youth Development, Uni-

versity of Wisconsin--Extension, World Dairy Expo, in

cooperation with the National 4-H Dairy Conference

Planning Committee and other friends of 4-H and the

dairy industry. This opportunity is open to all youth in

grades 9-12.

For more information on the opportunities listed

visit

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/

recognition-opportunities

Jaclyn Tweeten

Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach

County Youth Coordinator

Email: jtweeten@iastate.edu

Ph: 641-394-2174

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. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all pro-

grams.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Ross

Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa

50011, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.

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County Interest Groups

Explorers Club

The Explorers Club is a free program offered for those in 3rd-5th grade. Participants meet on New Hampton in-service school days each month. The month of November youth learned about the holi-days and made holiday crafts. The next meeting will be in February.

Chickasaw County 4-H Lego Club

A new Lego Club started in the month of November. Pictures are below. The next meeting will be held on December 5th at 5 pm at the Extension Office. The cost is $20 if not already enrolled in a 4-H club or free if already a member of 4-H. If any youth are interested in joining please contact the Extension Office 641-394-2174.

The 2017 Clover Kids Adventure is underway, Turkey and Thanksgiving was the topic for the November meeting.

A few pictures of the Clover Kids Session is below. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact the

Extension Office at 641-394-2174.

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December

3rd– County Council Meeting -NH Bowling Alley 4:15

pm

5th-Lego Club –Extension Office 5 pm

6th– NH Clover Kids– St. Joes School 3:30-5 pm

7th– Warm up the Holidays- Extension Office, 5-8 pm

8th– Office Closed: Office Clean-Up Day

11th– YDC Meeting– The Pub at the Pinicon NH 6:30

pm

12th– NP Clover Kids– Wellness Center 3:30-5 pm

14th– SF Clover Kids– SF Elementary School 3:30-5 pm

14th– Extension Council Meeting– 6:30 pm

16th— Beef Weigh-In– Jones Custom Cattle, 8 –10 am

25th— Office Closed, Christmas Holiday

26th— Office Closed, Christmas Holiday

January

1st– Office Closed, New Years Day

8th– Lego Club– Extension Office 5 pm

14th— TBD County Council Meeting– Extension Office

5:30 pm

15th– Office Closed, Martin Luther King Holiday

15th– TBD YDC Meeting- Extension Office, 6:30 pm

18– Annual Volunteer Training– Extension Office 6:30

pm

28th– Tri– County Citizenship Meeting- Extension

Office, 6:30 pm

February

5th– Lego Club– Extension Office, 5 pm

7th– NH Clover Kids– St Joes School 3:30-5 pm

8th– SF Clover Kids– SF Elementary School 3:30-5 pm

11th– County Council Mtg– Extension Office- 5:30 pm

12th– YDC Meeting– Extension Office, 6:30 pm

13th– NP Clover Kids– Wellness Center 3:30-5 pm

19th– Explorers Club, Extension Office 10:45-1 pm

25th– Tri– County Citizenship Meeting– 2-4 pm West

Union, IA.