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CLOVER POWER JANUARY 2019

NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS Six Polk County 4-Hers recently attended the 2018 National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia with the Iowa Delegation. The 4-Hers were selected through an application process in March on State Recognition Day. All youth submitted written applications and had an interview with a panel of judges. The Congress took place November 23rd through the 27th. Delegates had the opportunity to attend keynote sessions, workshops, an International night, an evening of culture at the Atlanta History Center, the Congress gala, city tours, and dances. They also had the opportunity to listen to Miss America speak. The Congress helped youth develop leadership, citizenship, and global-awareness. In addition to the planned events, delegates met 4-Hers from 44 states across the country and Puerto Rico. The Congress also has a pin trading activity. Delegates brought pins from something that represents their state and then traded with others. Many delegates from across the country now have pins with the Iowa flag, Iowa Pork logo, or Iowa 4-H. Polk County 4-Hers from left to right: Tylar Meister, Claire Sattler, Lydia Johnson, Carly Bigelow, Julia Tubbs, and Naomi Basanez-Arroyo.

The Iowa delegation.

1625 Adventureland Drive Suite A, Altoona, Iowa 50009 515-957-5760 | Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00

LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/POLK

MEGAN FREEL

4-H & Family Life Educator

meganmae@iastate.edu

(515) 957-5763

MADISEN GASKIN

County Youth Coordinator

mgaskin@iastate.edu

(515) 957-5771

MARCI VINSAND

County Youth Coordinator

vinsand@iastate.edu

(515) 957-5770

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Focus- Important deadlines and announcements

Events- Upcoming events both with in Polk County 4-H and across the state

Spotlight- Highlights of clubs and events from the last month

Classifieds- Scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and other registrations

Animal and Livestock News-News related to Polk County 4-H livestock and animal exhibitors

Attention: Leaders!- Information on leader meetings, trainings, and other leader related topics

Calendar- The yearly calendar for Polk County 4-H events, meetings, workshops, and deadlines

Iowa 4-H Regulations and Guidance-Link to website with policies under review

IN THIS ISSUE

1625 Adventureland Drive Suite A, Altoona, Iowa 50009 515-957-5760 | Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00

LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/POLK

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Focus

Enrollment for new and returning members began September 15, 2018 by logging in to 4-H Online. Remember, families that have been enrolled in 4-H previously should NOT create a new profile. There is a $40 enroll-ment fee for each member in grades 4-12 and a $5 enrollment fee for each member in K-3.

4-H Families will have the option to pay the enrollment fee online! Otherwise a check made payable to ISU Polk County Extension Office can be mailed or dropped off to the Polk County Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Drive, Ste. A, Altoona, IA 50009. Enrollments are not considered complete until members have (1) enrolled in 4-H Online and (2) paid the $40 enrollment fee.

INCENTIVE! Clubs that have 90% of their enrollments completed by November 15, 2018 will get to choose an incentive gift for their club. The absolute enrollment deadline to be eligible to exhibit at the 2019 Polk County Fair is May 15, 2019. However, youth are not considered active members until they have completed their enrollment. This means inactive members will not receive Clover Power and will not be covered by insurance at 4-H events, includ-ing club meetings. If you have questions about enrolling in 4-H Online or paying the enrollment fee, contact Megan.

If you need financial assistance to pay the enrollment fee, contact Marci.

Polk County Fair | July 17-22, 2019 Iowa State Fair | August 8-18, 2019

The Polk County 4-H Advisory Board is excited to announce that they will be hosting quarterly workshops! Their goal with these workshops is to increase the number of events provided to 4-H youth throughout the year, as well to provide youth the opportunity to develop projects and/or project based skills that are able to be taken to the Polk County Fair! The Advisory Board is committed to providing workshops that the youth will find beneficial, interesting, and most of all, provide a fun and new learning opportunity. For that reason, this survey has been created in an attempt to gather information from the youth, leaders, and parents to de-termine what types of Workshops will be held. Please help the Advisory Board by completing the survey be-low! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcU5hoTC-ajnOmxGpAnorieY83nqsyp9CYn1gyJA_JPLu_RA/viewform?usp=sf_link

ENROLLMENT BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15

2019 FAIR DATES

Discover 4-H Workshops! [Survey]

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The question that we have received a lot lately. For the answer we need your help- send logo and theme ideas to Marci by January 15, 2019 at 5pm. The fair board will then select the theme at their January Meeting.

Events WHAT IS THE FAIR THEME?

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Spotlight

The 4-H Advisory Board hosted their first workshop of the 2018-2019 program year. Youth came together to learn some basics of sewing and walked away having made an entire pillow! The Advisory Board will be hosting workshops all year long, so make sure you’re watching the Clover Power to learn more. Have input to give on types of workshops you’d like them to host, take this survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcU5hoTC-ajnOmxGpAnorieY83nqsyp9CYn1gyJA_JPLu_RA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Bondurant Go-Getters adopted a family this holiday season the following are some photos of the items that were donated by the club.

Members representing Altoona Adventurers 4-H club volunteered for the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringing in December at the Altoona Hy-Vee.

4-H ADVISORY BOARD

BONDURANT GO-GETTERS

ALTOONA ADVENTURERS

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Spotlight Con’t

The Minivators Clover Kids Club made 6 tie blankets that they will donate at their December meeting.

Members of the Team 4646 ASAP robotics club created a bell ringing robot that was at Scheels on December 15 bell ringing for the Salvation Army.

MINIVATORS

TEAM 4646 ASAP

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Classifieds

State 4-H Recognition is the process in which senior 4-H members in grades 9-12 can apply to be selected for special statewide opportunities such as awards and trips. Please note, we have updated many of the processes related to State Recognition Day. If you have participated in the past, you will find that the following changes have been made and may be helpful to know about in advance of applying.

The online application process has been moved to 4HOnline.

Applications for each opportunity (below) are in a fillable PDF format to facilitate a smoother process for writing, reviewing and revising prior to submission.

One, one-page resume per youth is the only supplemental material requested in addition to your application(s).

Project area awards and Iowa 4-H Reporters are both offered as a written-application-only process (no in-person interview required). Interviews for SESS Ambassador, National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress and State 4-H Council will be limited to a predetermined maximum number (below) and those will be determined through the written application round. Interviews will now be 20 minutes long instead of 10.

Applications are currently available at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/recognition-opportunities

You will be able to start submitting applications November 15, 2018. Please contact Marci if you have questions about the new process!

The Professional Photographers of Iowa Winter Convention hands-on workshop is February 3, 2019, in Cedar Rapids. Learn from professional photographers how to take studio portraits using natural and studio lighting. Contact Clark Colby for more information.

The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are available for the 4-H scholarship program with over 90 scholarship opportunities to be awarded valued at over $100,000. A complete list of scholarships, eligibility, helpful hints, instructions, and applications are available online. Online deadline is 11:59 PM, February 1, 2019. Questions or concerns, please contact Marci.

We are looking for adults and/or youth who are interested in sharing their skills with other 4-Hers. If you have something that you would like to share please contact Madisen.

IOWA 4-H FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018

HANDS-ON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

STATE RECOGNITION EVENT

WANTED: 4-H WORKSHOPS

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Classifieds Con’t

Registration is live for the 60th year of CWF held June 14-22, 2019. All teens who are currently in 9th-12th grades are eligible to register for the trip. Information for paper and online registration can be found on the Iowa 4-H CWF webpage.

4-H clubs can apply for “seed money” from DuPont Pioneer in the form of grants up to $500. These grants are to be used by 4-H clubs for community improvement projects in their community. Applications are due to the state office by January 30th, 2019. For application materials, tips, and more info check out the DuPont Pioneer Seed Grant webpage.

Sleepy Hollow is offering discounted rates for 4-H Clubs. Please see the flyer at the end of the Clover Power for full details. If you do plan this as a group outing please make sure to follow the winter Sports waiver: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/RMIowa4HWinterSportsPermissionAgreementJan2010.pdf

Share your #MyBootsDo story. Submit a photo and caption showing how you or your kids are inspired to put on your boots, roll up your sleeves and get things done in your community for a chance to win a pair of REBA by Justin™ boots. Plus, 5% of all REBA by Justin™ sales between now and January 14, 2019 will directly benefit kids in 4‑H.

Youth in grades 9th-12th can apply to be teen leaders for the National 4-H Native Bee Challenge. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills for youth interested in insects, agriculture, conservation, or horticul-ture. Youth just need to complete this short online application! Contact Maya Hayslett to get more information.

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS (CWF)

DUPONT PIONEER SEED GRANT APPLICATION NOW OPEN

SLEEPY HOLLOW DISCOUNT RATES

WIN A PAIR OF BOOTS

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

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Animal and Livestock

Please mark your calendars with the following weigh-in dates: Swine – Tagging and ID only- Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8:00-11:00 am at the Iowa State Fair Grounds Sheep Barn Sheep and Meat Goats – Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8:00-11:00 am at the Iowa State Fair Grounds Sheep Barn

The Iowa Pork Producers Association invites all Iowa 4-H and FFA members to participate in the 11th annual Youth Swine Judging Contest at the 2019 Iowa Pork Congress! Participants can learn more about judging hogs, earn valuable college scholarships and explore everything Iowa Pork Congress has to offer. This contest is meant to be a team event and students are encouraged to be on teams. A team will consist of 4 students, with 3 of the scores counting towards the team total. Teams of 3 will be allowed if a team of 4 cannot be formed. If a team of 3 cannot be formed, individuals will be accepted. Contact Iowa Pork Producers Association at (800) 372-7675 or http://www.iowaporkcongress.org/seminarsdetail.php?Bxw6AVZuTXZ-TRI~ for more information or to register your team today!

WEIGH-IN/TAGGING DATES

IOWA PORK CONGRESS YOUTH SWINE JUDGING CONTEST

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Animal and Livestock News Con’t

Breeding Beef- ALL breeding heifers for Polk County Fair you need a tattoo plus one of the follow-ing: Registration number or Calfhood Vaccination number or Official 4-H Ear tag. This is a requirement for the Iowa State Fair and Polk County has chosen to follow the same rule to ensure that we are following the rules in place by State Veterinarians and it can help prevent animal identification issues that might arise at other livestock shows.

For Polk County Fair- New Class of Senior Fall Heifer for Heifers dropped 9/1/2017-12/31/2017. This will be a class for the Thursday night Polk County Produced Show and Friday Cattle Show.

For Polk County Fair- New Class of Fall Steer Prospect for Steers dropped 9/1/last year-12/31/last year. This will be a class for the Thursday night Polk County Produced Show and Friday Cattle Show.

Horse For Iowa State Fair

Halter class horses MUST be owned and not leased. However, registration papers are not re-quired it can be a grade horse.

No Pony Showmanship, will be combined with horse No Miniature Horse Driving & Obstacle Driving class Will split 9-12 English walk/trot into grades 9/10 & 11/12

Sheep For Iowa State Fair

Rule Change- If less than 5 head they will have an All other breeds class. New Class - Pedigree Wether Dam

All breeds accepted. Animals must be registered, with papers presented at check-in. Clas-sification will be based off of registration paper. Hair sheep will also be accepted in this class.

Entries must be born after January 1 of the current year. Classes will be split into breeds. AOB Class for breeds with less than 5 head. Breed champions will compete for the Grand Champion Purebred Wether Dam. Animals must be slick shorn prior to entering the fairgrounds.

Re-worded Class descriptions white face (Add Southdown lambs to qualify for this) speckle face (it will call white-breed influence/speckled face) and include acceptance of

piebald lambs to class qualification/description

Ak-Sar-Ben- All animals will be identified and entered for the show through Ak-Sar-Ben. County staff will no longer handle paperwork or DNA for animals. https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/p/events/403

Swine For Polk County Fair

All swine must be tagged at the county tagging day.

Each exhibitor may ID up to 40 head.

No Derby class instead there will be a Value Added Carcass Class

Exhibitors will scan at least 1 pig and may scan all if wanted.

Classes will be broke up by gilts and barrows

LIVESTOCK UPDATES

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Attention: Leaders!

Email submissions for Clover Power to Megan AND Marci AND Madisen especially if you send on deadline day. For February, submit by 1/27/18

For March, submit by 2/24/18

For April, submit by 3/28/18

For May, submit by 4/26/18

For June, submit by 5/25/18

For July, submit by 6/27/18

For August, submit by 7/28/18

Mark your calendar! The 2018/2019 Annual Volunteer Training will be held in February 21 at the Polk County Extension office. We will host two sessions that day: 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm.

If you plan a winter activity i.e. sledding, every club member must fill out the Winter Sports Waiver: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/RMIowa4HWinterSportsPermissionAgreementJan2010.pdf

Other Risk Management Reminders: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4-h-risk-management

CLOVER POWER SUBMISSION DEADLINES

ANNUAL TRAINING FOR POLK COUNTY VOLUNTEERS

RISK MANAGEMENT RULES ARE FROZEN SOLID

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Calendar 2018-2019 January

1 Office Closed, Happy New Year! 9 County Council Meeting 7:00 pm

16 Fair Board Meeting 7:30 pm

21 Office Closed February 1 State Award Applications Due

1 Scholarship Applications Due

5 4-H Program Advisory Board 7:00 pm

6 County Council Meeting 7:00 pm

20 Fair Board Meeting 7:30 pm

21 Annual Volunteer Training 1:00–3:00 pm or 6:30– 8:30 pm

March

5 4-H Advisory Board 7:00 pm

6 County Council Meeting 7:00 pm 14 FSQA Training 1:00 – 3:00 pm

20 Fair Board Meeting 7:30 pm

21 FSQA Training 6:00 – 8:00 pm April 2 4-H Program Advisory Board 7:00 pm 3 County Council Meeting 7:00 pm 13 Swine Weigh-In 8:00-11:00 am 17 Fair Board Meeting 7:30 pm 24 Leader Meeting 1:00–3:00 pm or 6:30–8:30 pm 27 Sheep Weigh-In 8:00-11:00 am

May 1 County Council Meeting 6:00 pm 7 4-H Program Advisory Board 7:00 pm 15 Livestock ID’s Due in 4-H Online 15 Last Day to Enroll in 4-H 15 Polk County Fair King and Queen Applications Due 15 Fair Board Meeting 7:30 pm 27 Office Closed June 4 4-H Program Advisory Board 7:00 pm 5 County Council Meeting 7:00 pm 8 King and Queen Candidate Interviews 19 Fair Board Meeting 7:30 pm 25-27 State 4-H Conference July 1 Polk County & Iowa State Fair Entries Due 2 4-H Program Advisory Board 7:00 pm 4 Office Closed 10 County Council Meeting 7:00 pm 10 Fair Board Meeting 7:30 pm 13 Clothing Event 17-22 Polk County Fair August 8-18 Iowa State Fair 24 State Livestock & Meats Judging

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