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September 2020
A Note from Your CYC…
Enrollment season is upon us! As we look
forward to the next 4-H Program year, it’s
important to wrap up last year’s learning by
submitting youth record books. A critical piece
of 4-H “Do, Reflect, Apply” is the reflect piece.
Record keeping is an important life skill too.
How can your youth apply what they learned
this past year to a project area for this coming
year. Many times we complete the do then
forget to continue growing by reflecting and
then applying what we’ve learned.
Check out the help sheet included in this
newsletter and tune into the Zoom on
September 3rd for help. You can always call
or email the office too!
Want to learn more about the philosophy of
record keeping? Check out this website.
Remember to “reflect”, Amanda Rau
County Youth/4-H Coordinator
Looking Ahead
September
3: Record Book Workshop via Zoom, 6 p.m.
7: Labor Day, office closed
14: Deadline for Meat Judging Registration
15: Record Books Deadline
21: Required Annual Leader Training, 6:30 p.m.
@ Fairgrounds Auditorium
26: State Meat Judging Competition, virtually
TBD: 4hOnline 2.0 Zoom Training/Q&A
October
1: 4hOnline 2.0 opens (hopefully) and enrollments
can begin online! **Paper forms will not be
accepted this year.
4: Fire Up! 4-6 pm
@ Grace Lutheran Camp
4-10: National 4-H Week
6: Giving Tuesday for 4-H Foundation
12: Winner Announced for Photo Challenge
Clinton County Connection
Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton
(563) 659-5125 and [email protected]
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Record Book Workshop Amanda will be hosting a record book
workshop on September 3 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
She’ll discuss where to find forms, how to
submit record books, and answer questions.
Club leaders, parents, 4-H members, all are
welcome to join! Record books are due to
the Extension Office by Sept 15!! Pick up
your premium check too! (Junior/
Intermediates can give to their club leader.)
Please click this URL to start or join. https://
iastate.zoom.us/j/97090093947?
pwd=ZkRyMHhXUGQ2Rnlka1lxT2NuaUFXdz09 Or, go to
https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting
ID: 970 9009 3947 and password: HHHH
Guidance for Club Meetings Letters were mailed to club leaders regarding
the updated guidance for hosting face-to-face
club meetings this fall. They are also included
in this newsletter for ALL families to read and
understand. Remember, We are prioritizing
the health and safety of Iowans and are
following the most current federal, state, local,
and university COVID-19 guidelines. Visit
Open for Iowa to learn our protocols to keep
Iowans healthy and safe. (https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/vp/open-iowa)
2 Clover Crates for Sale! There are two Clover Crates from summer
programming that are for sale. Originally $20
you can purchase one for just $10! One box is
Agriculture Everywhere (grades K-3) and the
other is Art Explosion (grades 4-6). Either
crate can be adapted for different ages.
Contact the office to claim yours. Must be paid
for at time of pick up. Neither will be mailed.
Congrats to these Livestock
Judging Teams! They placed 1st and 2nd overall teams.
Team members are: Kinnick Paulsen, Rachel
Clark, Ryan Olson, Avery Mommsen, Jentry
Johnson, Carter Mommsen, Caleb Kruse and
Kyle Deppe. Jentry Johnson was high
individual in the contest. This group judged
10 classes of cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats,
AND gave 3 sets of oral reasons. Their photo
is on the front page.
Foundation Giving Day! Mark your calendars for October 6 as Clinton
County 4-H Foundation Giving Day! We’re
excited to share a new website to allow
friends and family to easily donate to the
Foundation online. Members can also start
their own fundraising campaign through this
website. Anyone can donate to the
Foundation anytime; however, October 6 is
dedicated as a “push” day for donations
online. Payments online will only be accepted
on October 6. More information:
Donation website: https://
www.iowa4hgivingday.org/organizations/
clinton-county-4-h
Clinton County 4-H Foundation website:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/
content/clinton-county-4-h-foundation
Help us communicate better! Please fill out this short survey to help the
Extension Office staff communicate better
with you as members, parents, and club
leaders. Survey: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/
jfe/form/SV_5AXyES8qOE7gAAZ
Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton
(563) 659-5125 and [email protected]
County Level
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Youth Council Applications
Youth Council Applications will be accepted
until Oct 1st this year. To make things easier,
a survey has been created! Find the link here:
https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/
SV_6fjaqbLevnxPhyt
Please note, members currently on youth
council do not need to reapply. Please let
Amanda know if you plan to be active this
year though!
4-H Fire Up! At Grace CampWe still want to have Fire Up! this year even
though it will look a little different! Mark your
calendar for October 4 from 4-6pm. Due to
current guidelines, there will NOT be a soup
cook-off. Snacks will be available. 4-H’ers/
Clover Kids, parents and friends are all
welcome to attend!
Tentative plan includes:
4 pm - trivia in one building (prizes for winning
teams!!) and games/activities in another. No
need to pre-register teams. Teams of 4
please. Plan to be outside if possible.
5 pm - we’ll split into clubs for individual club
meetings
6 pm - Wrap up and head home
Have a friend interested in learning more
about 4-H or Clover Kids? Bring them along!
Amanda will be
happy to answer
questions and get
them enrolled.
Premium Checks Update
Premium checks for county fair exhibitors will
NOT be mailed out this year or given to club
leaders to distribute. You must pick yours
up at the Extension Office. We’re open 7:30
-5 Monday-Thursday and 7:30-2 on Friday.
Can’t make it? You can call or email our office
and designate someone else to pick up your
check. Someone must sign their name when
they pick up the checks.
*Note for club leaders and treasurers, this
year checks will not come out of your club
accounts. You will not have to keep track of
who has cashed their check and who hasn’t!
Please pick up checks anytime! The sooner
the better! You can get enrolled and pay dues
for the next year too :) Thank you!!
Blood Drive Opportunity4-H members and/or clubs are encouraged toreach out to Beth Hancock, donor relationsconsultant for Mississippi Valley RegionalBlood Center, if they would like to organize ablood drive.
In Beth’s words, “I want to suggest this as a personal development project. It would fall well under the Leadership subcategory as a way of influencing others in a positive way. We are trying to think outside of the box these days with so many blood drive cancellations at our high schools and colleges due to the pandemic and want to keep our youth partners engaged in blood donation. I would be happy to provide more information to you as well as answer any questions you may have.”
Beth’s email is [email protected] or phone 563-823-4113.
Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton
(563) 659-5125 and [email protected]
County Level (con’t)
Clinton County 4-H Record Keeping Help Sheet
Updated December 2019
1. Title Page – Create a new title page each year that includes your current photo, name, club, county, age, grade, and 4-H year.
2. Table of Contents – Should list all of your categories in order. It is highly encouraged to include page dividers/tabs if you are keeping a binder-style record book.
3. Yearly Summary – Your yearly summary is a general overview of your year. Follow the form to include all recommended information. Be sure to include 4-H Year Supporting Information, such as: photos of club gatherings; workshops attended; newspaper clippings; etc. – nothing related to specific project areas. You are also encouraged to also include newspaper clippings and awards earned as part of your supporting information.
a. Recommended Form: Youth & 4-H Summary 4H-0096 (https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/149.pdf)
4. Project Records – Include information for each project area that you participate in. Each year it is recommended to place the current year information in front of each Project Area information from prior years. Basic forms are for first, second or third years in a project area. Experienced for fourth, fifth and sixth years in a project area. Advanced forms are for members seventh, eighth and ninth years in a project area.
a. Recommended forms: i. Basic (4H-96A) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/150.pdf
ii. Experienced (4H-96B) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/151.pdf iii. Advanced (4H-96C) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/152.pdf
b. For livestock, special forms are provided as well. See the full list: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/record-keeping
5. Record Keeping Self Evaluation – At the end of each year you are asked to self-evaluate your recordkeeping skills for the year and to determine if you need to improve some of your record keeping skills. It is most helpful to talk about what you have done during the year with a leader, another 4-H’er, a parent/guardian, or someone interested in your 4-H participation. They can help by asking questions or making suggestions.
a. Recommend form: 4-H Record Keeping Self-evaluation (4H-98) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/155
6. Clinton County 4-H Record Keeping Award Evaluation – This form is used to evaluate your records for county awards. There are three categories that you will be evaluated on 1) organization of materials, 2) project records, and 3) participation. Your records will be evaluated based upon the criteria listed above and you may earn a Gold (outstanding), Silver (excellent) or Bronze (completion) award that will be given to you at the County 4-H Recognition event. 4-H senior members who submit records for nine years will earn special recognition. You must submit your records by September 15th deadline during the following 4-H year. It is recommended to keep each year’s evaluation form at the back of your records to reference from year to year.
a. Clinton County Record Keeping Award Form: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/4-h-record-keeping
Note: The 4-H year begins annually on September 1st and ends on August 31st. Learn more on the Clinton County 4-H Record Keeping website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/4-h-record-keeping
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Champion Carcass Viewing
State fair champions carcass viewing will be
provided virtually this year. Video recordings
of the carcass measurements and
explanations are posted on the 4-H Livestock
webpage (https://www.ans.iastate.edu/4-h-
livestock).
State Meat Judging Competition The State Meat Judging Competition will be
held virtually on September 26. There will be a
junior division (4-8 grades) and senior division
(9-12 grades) as of January 1, 2020. This
event will be conducted through Zoom and the
scorecard will be completed online and scored
electronically. Teams must be registered by
September 14.
More information is available at the Meat
Judging webpage (https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/meat-judging).
Looking for State Fair Results? Check out the Iowa 4-H “Special Edition”
livestock show results on this website: https://
fairentry.com/Fair/Results/14096 Be sure to
filter by county to find exhibitors from Clinton!
Camera Corps Iowa 4-H Camera Corps is a talented group
of youth photographers working together to
make beautiful, powerful, and creative
photographs of communities from across of
the state of Iowa. It is a unique opportunity to
practice your photography skills and receive
public recognition and juror feedback on your
work. Apply today at: https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/iowa-4
-h-camera-corps
County Level (con’t)
Interest Survey for Workshops With a new 4-H year, it’s the perfect time to
see what more youth in our county want to
learn about. Please fill out this interest survey
to help the Extension Staff gage what types of
workshops to offer– whether virtually or in-
person depending on recommendations.
Survey link: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/
form/SV_3lO5eschi8C7A9f
VEX IQ Robotics Challenge Clinton County Extension and Outreach
recently received a grant for a VEX IQ
Challenge Kit! With the first year of registration
paid for, we’re looking for 4-6 youth in grades
4-8 to be on the team! This will be a learning
experience for all involved. Any parents
interested in helping, we’d love to have you
too. Email Amanda for more details.
This year’s challenge video “Rise Above” is
posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=wWHifxhOcuc
The competition will most likely be virtual this
year which means it’s easier to participate!
Typically teams travel to Omaha.
Cost: Free
Time: Weekly or once/twice a month, depends
on what the team members decide
Age: 4-8th graders
Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton
(563) 659-5125 and [email protected]
State/National Level
4-H
CORPSCAMERA
Iowa 4-H Camera Corps is a talented group of selected youth photographers working together to capture beautiful, powerful, and unique photographs across the state of Iowa. Camera Corps is an opportunity to creatively explore something that may be new to you while having fun using photography and social media.
As part of monthly challenges, a photography topic/theme is provided with different subject matters as the primary focus. Youth enjoy the tasks and have learned from taking photos with a theme in mind.
4-H CAMERA CORPS MEMBERS WILL... • Gain a better understanding and appreciation of photography • Engage in innovative and exciting photography projects and activities • Develop new photography skills and techniques • Take part in hands-on workshops
JOIN IOWA 4-H CAMERA CORPS! APPLY ONLINE AT EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H
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 the Diversity Officer, 515-294-1482, [email protected].
PEOPLE’S CHOICEAt the end of each month, assignment submissions are placed in a photo gallery on the Iowa 4-H Facebook page. The gallery is then opened up for public voting to determine the “People’s Choice” winners. The top 10 photos with the most likes at the end of the voting period are selected.
JUROR’S CHOICEA panel of professional photographers designated as jurors will assess each photo, write personalized comments, constructive critiques, and determine a grouping of their Top 10 photos. The photo on the right was selected as one of the Top 10 Juror’s Choice from the April 2017 theme “Looking Up”.
GALLERY EXHIBITIONSWe are in need of gallery spaces around the state of Iowa to exhibit the youth’s photographs each month. Exhibition spaces should be large enough to publicly show 20 framed photographs and offer a closing reception where youth and families are invited. If you know of places in your county please contact Clark Colby, [email protected]
@Iowa4H Iowa 4-H@Iowa4Hextension
FOLLOW CAMERA CORPS
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4-H Fire Up! At Grace Camp
We still want to have Fire Up! this year even
though it will look a little different! Mark your
calendar for October 4 from 4-6pm. Due to
current guidelines, there will NOT be a soup
cook-off. Snacks will be available. 4-H’ers/
Clover Kids, parents and friends are all
welcome to attend! Tentative plan includes:
4 pm - trivia in one building (prizes for winning
teams!!) and games/activities in another. Don’t
need to pre-register teams. Groups of 4
preferred. Plan to be outside if possible.
5 pm - we’ll split into clubs for individual club
meetings
6 pm - Wrap up and head home
Have a friend interested in learning more
about 4-H or Clover Kids? Bring them along!
Amanda will be happy to answer questions
and get them enrolled.
Wonder League Team Dash and Dot are ready for fun! Is your youth
interested in coding and robotics? Reach out
to Amanda! We’re seeing if youth are
interested. This is a free opportunity where
team(s) would meet monthly or weekly to
practice their coding skills. Following health
guidelines, we can have 8 youth participate
since there are 8 robots. There is a challenge
to complete and work toward too! Let Amanda
know by October 1st if you’re interested. Once
we have a team (4-8), we’ll begin meeting.
Looking Ahead
September
?: Club Meetings, check with your leader
October
1: Wonder League Interest Due to Amanda
4: 4-H Fire Up! 4-6 pm
@ Grace Lutheran Camp
4-10: National 4-H Week!
Are We Having Meetings? Check with your club leader regarding your
club. Some need to find a new location while
others may have moved times.
According to Iowa 4-H, we can have meetings
in person with some restrictions. Please review
the Clover Kids section in the “Open for Iowa,
Iowa 4-H Addendum” document included in this
newsletter.
Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton
(563) 659-5125 and [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.
Iowa 4-H Addendum to
Guidance and Expectations for In-person Education and Business
August 12, 2020
Iowa 4-H is providing program specific expectations and recommendations that are meant to
strengthen and complement ISU and ISU Extension and Outreach expectations and guidance.
Please refer to the Open for Iowa resources and further details. Please also beware of local
ordinances that may impact your planning.
In Person Club meetings:
1. Remind participants to stay home if they are sick and follow safety guidelines.
2. It is strongly encouraged that all volunteers and members wear face coverings when
unable to maintain six-foot social distance.
3. In-person programming should be limited to a participant capacity that allows for the
required physical distancing. For example, if you room capacity is 100, how many
participants should be in the room to allow for social distancing? A capacity for that
room may be as few as 25.
4. To assist with social distancing, club meetings should be limited to members and
volunteers actively participating. Parents will grow your group size tremendously in
most cases.
5. Clubs should maintain a record of meeting attendees.
6. Do not share supplies (ex. Provide a pair of scissors for each member)
7. Educational activities including food preparation should follow Open for Iowa
recommendations. No samples or sharing. Demonstrations can be done, and individuals
can engage with their own demonstration, but food should not be consumed.
8. Food at meeting may NOT be potluck and should be limited to pre-packaged and/or
catered food. Please see Open for Iowa page.
9. It is expected that facilities, have adequate facilities and/or equipment for
handwashing/hand sanitizers.
10. The willingness of 4-H youth and families to participate in an in-person event may vary.
Continue to provide online educational options along with in-person, such as zoom or
phone in, to allow more participation.
Field trips & Overnight events:
1. Clubs and counties may engage in learning opportunities that include a field trip.
2. Youth and families should NOT carpool (please see Open for Iowa), have families travel
separately to the trip location.
3. Field trip location must provide social distancing options and all participants should
continue to follow In-person club meeting guidance. Please submit field trip plans to
your local Extension Office for approval. Be aware of local ordinances at trip location.
4. Currently, overnight activities do not allow for proper safety procedures and are NOT
allowed. Any exceptions need to be approved by the State 4-H Office.
5. Out of State travel is allowed if trip meets field trip and overnight guidance listed.
Clover Kid Guidance
In-Person Clover Kids
1. To support schools with mitigation efforts, meet with Clover Kids in cohorts from the same community or elementary school.
2. Meet with Clover Kids in a space that allows for social distancing, utilize outdoor space when possible.
3. Due to the developmental stages of our K-3 members, we recommend providing visual boundaries to support social distancing. This could be done by arranging individual tables 6 feet apart or taping off space for each participant.
4. Provide each participant with their own activity supplies. 5. When possible, offer opportunities for Clover Kids to be physically active while
maintaining social distancing.
Distance Learning and Virtual Programming
1. Offer “grab and go” activities utilizing resources developed over the spring and summer.
2. Pair “grab and go” activities with optional virtual check-in times to allow Clover Kids to share what they created and learned during the activity.
3. When appropriate, Clover Kids clubs can convene virtually. Virtual meetings for K-3 members should be limited to 20-30 minutes.
C L I N T O N C O U N T Y S O C I A L M E D I A P H O T O C H A L L E N G E
Spotlight Sunday: Share one activity or project areayou or your club participates in.
Mark-It Monday: Post a "I Support 4-H" sign on yourlocker or around your community.
"Tell Everyone" Tuesday: Speak to a classroom or localgroup about your experience in 4-H and the skillsyou've learned.
Wear-It Wednesday: Wear your 4-H shirt with pride!
Thankful Thursday: Send a thoughtful note (or treats!)to a 4-H volunteer/someone who helps you be better.
Favorite Friday: Share your favorite 4-H memory.
Service Saturday: Join with fellow 4-H members to giveback to your community with service learning.
Snap a photo of the daily challenge
Check back for winners!
3 Steps to Enter for a Prize!1.
2. Post your photo on Facebook and tag Clinton County 4-H Youth Development1.
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Virtual Field Days from ISU
Research Farms and Extension The COVID 19 pandemic prevented Iowa
State University from holding in-person field
days at research and demonstration farms for
the summer of 2020. However, the research
continued, and a series of virtual
tours beginning Aug. 31 will provide an update
on this year’s results.
Five virtual field day tour stops are scheduled
for Aug. 31 through Sept. 4, and each tour will
last from 8-8:30 a.m. At least six different
research farms across Iowa will be featured,
with 20 minutes of in-field video, drone
footage, and presentations by specialists with
Iowa State University Extension and
Outreach. Following each presentation
specialists will be available on the webinar to
answer questions from attendees. Link
Speakers and topics
• Aug. 31, Daniel J. Robison will provide an overview of the research farm system at Iowa state.
• Sept. 1, Matt Helmers will discuss water quality monitoring and research.
• Sept. 2, Alison Robertson will discuss corn fungicide trials.
• Sept. 3, Mahdi Al-Kaisi and Angie Rieck-Hinz will give an overview of long-term tillage and crop rotation studies.
• Sept. 4, Antonio Mallarino will give an update on phosphorus and potassium placement and tillage studies.
Stress on the Farm, Strategies
that Help (Online Event) ISU Extension and Outreach will offer Stress
on the Farm: Strategies That Help at various
dates and times to meet the busy schedules of
those in the agricultural community. Each
program will last for one-half hour on the
following dates and times:
- Thursday, Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m.
- Monday, Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 25, 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m.
Agribusiness professionals, agriculture lenders
and bankers, veterinarians, vet techs,
commodity group members, producers and
other concerned individuals can register at no
cost for any of these programs.
To register, go to https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/
stress-farm. Participants will receive a unique
URL prior to the program to access the Zoom
hosted program. For more information, contact
David Brown at [email protected].
Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton
(563) 659-5125 and [email protected]
Extension Events