cloverleaf connetion · was a former 4-h member in dickinson county and current club leader for the...
TRANSCRIPT
Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
Dickinson County, 1600 15th St. Spirit Lake, IA | 712-336-3488 | Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/DICKINSON
Mark Your Calendars!
CLOVERLEAF CONNETION
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION & OUTREACH
DICKINSON COUNTY
1600 15th Street · Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336.3488 www.extension.iastate.edu/dickinson
DICKINSON COUNTY EXTENSION
SEPTEMBER 2013
September Mtg. Record Books, Officer Nomination, and Club Community Service Write-Ups Due to Club Leaders
September 7-15 Clay County Fair
September 16 Begin Re-Enrolling in 4honline!
September 26-29 Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Show
October 1 Leader Meeting & Training
October 1-4 Classroom Recruiting Visits w/4th & 5th graders
October 6-12 National 4-H Week
October 8 4-H Open House at the Extension Office
October 12 New Volunteer Training in Spencer
Hold the Date of November 17th for the Fall Awards Program.
More details will be in next month’s newsletter with time, location, etc.
County Youth Council Olivia Albright
Alison Bueltel
Andrew Carr
Lizzi DeNoble
Gabe Goehring
Grace Goehring
Britt Hibma
Justin Jones
Tyler Krebs
Blake Mart
Liz Naviaux
Emily Resch
Bodi Rouse
Brett Salzwedel
Kristen Salzwedel
Abby Taylor
Cody Wernimont
Extension Council Steve Brueggeman
Sue Boettcher
Keith Brockmeyer
Ernie Cupp
Connie Purchase
Susan Reiser
Curt Smith
Robert VonEhwegen
Cari Wallace
Extension Staff Karen Byers
Jessica Sander
Betsy Harwood
Sandi Bueltel
Barb Utech
For instant updates, reminders,
photos, and more… “LIKE US” on
Facebook at ISU Extension and
Outreach Dickinson County
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/YOUR COUNTY NAME HERE
Welcome Two New Staff
Please extend a 4-H Welcome to two new staff in the office. We’re excited to announce that Betsy
Harwood has been hired to coordinate the Ricochet Middle School Leadership Program that we
provide in Harris-Lake Park, Okoboji, and Spirit Lake Community School Districts. This leadership
program is offered during a class period for 9 weeks with one grade level. A second leadership level
is offered another 9 weeks, and a third level for yet another 9 weeks. Betsy will be coordinating all
three levels of leadership programming with all three districts. She will be in the office half-days in
the afternoons for us and working mornings as the new Ag. Instructor at the Spirit Lake High
School. Please join us in welcoming Betsy. Her email is [email protected]
Also welcome, Jessica Sander as our new County Youth Coordinator. Jessica started September
3 in her full-time position with us. She will be working with 4-H members and families, leaders, vol-
unteers, committee members, community partners, and more. Jessica may be a familiar face to
many of you. She was a former 4-H member in Dickinson County and has served as a committee
member on the horse committee for several years. Jessica’s email is [email protected].
Thank You to Summer Staff
We want to thank Brenda Hanson for serving as our part-time Summer Program Assistant. Brenda
was a former 4-H member in Dickinson County and current club leader for the City Slickers. Her
familiarity and experience with 4-H allowed her to jump right in to the thick of summer camps and fair
preparations. Brenda not only gave leadership to 4-H programming this past summer, but also man-
aged her own massage business. She is continuing with this business and also taking coursework to
complete her Bachelor’s degree. We wish her much luck with her business and her classes. And
extend a HUGE THANK YOU to her for sharing of her time and talents to make the best better in
Dickinson County 4-H!
Congratulations to 4-H Hall of Fame Recipients
On behalf of the Dickinson County 4-H Program, VerDon and Donna Schmidt
were recognized and inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a
ceremony at the Iowa State Fair.
We congratulate them and thank them for all of their years of dedication and
volunteerism with 4-H. What a well deserving couple. Thank you for repre-
senting Dickinson County so well.
FIND US AT: extension.iastate.edu/Dickinson
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.
Ag & Natural Resources
Madison Kueper Flower Arragement Blue
Kort VonEhwegean Corn Production Folder & Red
Poster on Corn Growing
Science, Mechanics, & Engineering
Jaden Rueter Welded John Deere Tractor Blue
Ben Meyer Fishing Rod Holder Blue
Abby Taylor Wooden Folding Chair Red
Photography
Ethan Albright Incoming Waves Blue
Josie Byers Neighbors Yard (watering can) Red
Josie Byers Neighbors Yard (frog) Blue
Josie Byers Neighbors Yard (birdhouse) Blue
Abby Eckert Mountains Blue
Abby Eckert Baseball Series Blue
Andrew Larson Marsh Cattails Blue
Emily Resch Sister Blue
Bodi Rouse Child in Grass Red
Gabby Taylor Junk Pile Medal
Dayton Willison Goat Blue
Ellie Vonehwegen Cattle Blue
Sewing and Needle Arts and Clothing
Abby Eckert Tie Dyed Shirt Red
Josie Byers Brown Knitted Ruffle Scarf Blue
Taylor Hanson Green Skirt and Matching Purse Red
Personal Development
Madison Kueper Dog Suitcase Blue
Kyle Kueper Purple and White Cupcake Stand White
Alex Pringnitz Antique Tractor Stool Renovation Red
Visual Arts
Olivia Albright Ceramic and Glass plate Red
Olivia Albright Horse Transformation drawing Red
Olivia Albright Octopus Sharpie Abstract Drawing Outstanding Exhibit
Alison Bueltel Eye Drawing Red
Alison Bueltel Goat Drawing Red
Alison Bueltel Green Pottery White
Lizzi Denoble Pottery Jar Blue
Sara Hoerichs Tree Pencil Drawing Red
Sara Hoerichs Carousel Horse Blue
Emily Resch Charcoal Barn Drawing Blue
Andi Wahl Pottery Dish Blue
Abby Eckert Painted Plate Blue
Food & Nutrition
Josie Byers Chocolate Caramel Cracker Bars Blue
Josie Byers Kit Kat Chocolate Cake Blue
Drake Ditsworth Banana Bread Blue
Jayden Gilge Pineapple Rhubarb Pie White
Nicholas Resch Fudge Blue
Alexis Stahly Pecan Pie Blue
Home Improvement
Katelyn Brockmeyer Blue Wooden Chair Red
Stacy Hibma Friends Forever Wooden Frame White
Educational Presentations
Amelia Weber Jamestown 1607 Excellence
Share the Fun
Ellie Smith Ukulele and Solo Recognition
Emily Resch Piano Solo Recognition
Liz Naviaux Pointe Dance Recognition
Iowa State Fair — Static Exhibit Results
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
Iowa State Fair — Livestock Results
Beef, Breeding
Tyler Krebs Hereford Blue
Tyler Krebs Hereford Purple
Beef, Market
Tyler Krebs Market Heifers Blue
Horse
Olivia Albright Western Pleasure (Horse only) - Exhibitor grade 10 Red
Olivia Albright Western Horsemanship (Horse or Pony) - Exhibitor grade 10 Red
Olivia Albright Pole Bending - Exhibitor grade 10-12 White
Olivia Albright Halter Geldings - Horses 8 yrs. & over Blue
Olivia Albright Barrel Racing - Exhibitor grade 10-12 White
Josie Byers Horse Showmanship - Exhibitor grade 8 Red
Josie Byers Pony Pleasure (English or Western) - Exhibitor grades 5-8 Purple
Josie Byers Hunter Under Saddle (Horse only) - Exhibitor grades 7-9 Red
Josie Byers Western Pleasure (Horse only) - Exhibitor grade 8 Purple
Josie Byers Western Horsemanship (Horse or Pony) - Exhibitor grade 8 Blue
Ashley Ogle Pole Bending - Exhibitor grade 10-12 Blue
Ashley Ogle Barrel Racing - Exhibitor grade 10-12 Red
Ashley Ogle Flags - Exhibitor grades 10-12 White
Good Luck to Clay County Fair Exhibitors Beef Dog Goat
Jackson Krebs, Tyler Krebs, Blake Mart, Jac Radcliffe Abby Eckert Alex Bosler
Kaleb Vanderpool, Dayton Willison Dayton Willison
Horse Poultry Rabbit
Ethan Alrbright, Olivia Albright , Josie Byers, Rian Byers David Bilney Cody Peck
Samantha Fodness, Allison Goehring, Becky Noah, Ashley Ogle Josie Byers Taylor Simington
Bodi Rouse, Abby Taylor, Andi Wahl Rian Byers Ellie Smith
Sheep Clothing Communications
Tyler Krebs, Greta Goodlaxson Abby Eckert
Madison Kueper Taylor Hanson
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/YOUR COUNTY NAME HERE
National 4 H WEEK October 6—12
Did you know that 4H has been around since 1902? It’s true! 4H was developed in the early 1900’s when educa-
tors were recognizing the needs in the younger generation to learn about agriculture.
The universally recognized 4 leaf clover didn’t come into being until 1906. At a 1 room schoolhouse near Clarion
Iowa. Students were picking clovers during recess and when their superintendent pulled up their teacher told the
children that their clovers would be a nice gift to him. His name was O. H. Benson and he was so moved by their
thoughtful act that he declared the clover to be the new emblem of 4H!
Originally, there were separate girls and boys clubs. The boys clubs were called ‘Boys Agriculture Clubs’ and the
members could exhibit corn, garden projects, and livestock. The girls clubs were called ‘Girls Home Culture Clubs’
and they taught sewing, canning, and gardening.
Classroom Visits to Recruit 4-H Members
During National 4 H week, we will be doing some classroom visits with schools in the county. We will be sharing infor-
mation with 4th and 5th graders and encouraging them to come to the Open House at the Extension Office from 4-6:00
p.m. with their parents on October 8th. And JOIN 4-H! Here is a list of times and locations. If possible, please wear your
4-H shirt on those days to help support 4-H and put a familiar face to the program for these potential members.
Tuesday October 1st Spirit Lake 5th grade 8:45 am
Harris-Lake Park 4th & 5th grade Noon
Spirit Lake 4th grade 2:30
Wednesday October 2nd Okoboji 4th grade 2:00 pm
Okoboji 5th grade During Guidance Class Time
Leader Meeting & Training
We have a leader meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Expo
Center. We will be handing out premium checks from fair and collecting record books, secretary/treasurer books, and
any community service write ups from the clubs. (Remember, this is the annual audit time for secretary and treasurer
books, so even if they are not being nominated for an award, we need to collect them to review.)
Please join us for a meal and training updates from the State 4-H Office. RSVP’s are needed by Friday, September 27 at
3:00 p.m. so we plan for the meal accordingly. This is one of two required trainings for leaders during the year. There is
important information to share and we hope to see you there!
FIND US AT: extension.iastate.edu/Dickinson
Record keeping systems are due to club leaders at the September meeting. Leaders will review records and
submit them to the Extension Office by October 1 for award consideration.
We encourage every 4-Her to keep records of their projects throughout the year. This is a skill that will be utilized for
the rest of your lives in balancing a checkbook, writing a resume, and budgeting for yearly expenses. Each record
keeping system should be personalized to a way you are comfortable in keeping records, but should also be
complete enough for others to understand your
1) goals and accomplishments
2) materials used
3) financial costs/gains
4) new skills or ideas learned
5) and any photos or newspaper clippings that help tell the story of your project area(s).
Record keeping methods may include: project sheets (available in Basic, Experienced, or Advanced), video tape,
audio tape, portfolio, computerized forms, or your own creation. Forms are available online at
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/record-keeping
You’ll need an award application indicating each project area you want considered for recognition. Please visit with
your leader or stop by the office to get forms and information on record keeping.
A sample outline for a record book or equivalent information submitted via video or audio tape might look like the
following:
I. RECORD BOOK COVER
a. With Your Name & Club Name
II. APPLICATION FORMS
a. Complete an application form indicating each project/award area. Slip this inside your book cover
so the leader & reviewers can easily see which awards you are applying for this year.
b. Attach a participation form for the leader to comment to you and the reviewers on your club
participation during the year.
III. TITLE PAGE
a. Include a Photo, Your Name, Age, Grade, Club, Years in 4-H
IV. YEARLY SUMMARY SHEET
a. This form summarizes your participation in activities for the year.
V. TABBED DIVIDERS
a. Labeled sections for each of your project areas. (i.e. Food & Nutrition, Photography, Sheep, etc.)
VI. WITHIN EACH TAB
a. Include a Basic, Experienced, or Advanced Project Sheet
b. Include any worksheets (Especially Livestock, Crops, Photography, & Horticulture Project Sheets)
c. Include any support materials like photos, newspaper clippings, etc…
Record Keeping Tips!
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/YOUR COUNTY NAME HERE
Time to Re-Enroll in 4-H!!!
The 4-H Online System has been reset for the new 4-H year. If you plan to re-enroll in 4-H, you can start that process
now. If you know someone enrolling in 4-H for the first time, please have them stop by the office to pick up a paper
packet to complete. Assistance on how to complete the online enrollment process can be found here. tips:
FIND US AT: extension.iastate.edu/Dickinson
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/YOUR COUNTY NAME HERE
DuPont Pioneer Grant Opportunity
2014 CWF Trip — Watch for Online Details Sept 13
FIND US AT: extension.iastate.edu/Dickinson
Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
Dickinson County, 1600 15th St. Spirit Lake, IA | 712-336-3488 | Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/DICKINSON
ISU Extension and Outreach
Dickinson County
1600 15th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360