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July 2019 Clover Connection
Advanced Feeder Class 2019
Fair Entries are Due July 1
Go to http://www.fairentry.com and click “Find Your Fair”.
Search Clayton, Filter by state - IOWA-click Search, and
then click on the 2019 Clayton County Fair.
Select the “Sign in with your 4-H Online account” option –
the GREEN box.
Use 4-H Online to sign in----
Do not create a Fair Entry account
A separate box will pop up where you can enter the login
email address and password from 4HOnline.
Need Help? Call the Extension Office 563-245-1451. We
will be open until 7:00 pm on Monday, July 1.
County Youth Coordinator Comments:
Dear Friends,
Summer events are in full swing and the county fair is
fast approaching. It is the member’s responsibility to
read the fair book and know the rules and
regulations. Rules are important for consistency &
trust. The integrity of our county program and the
4-H program as a whole is at risk when rules are
broken. We want everyone to have a positive
learning experience. Rules are designed to treat
everyone fairly. Somethings are out of our control
and others we can mandate.
The focus of the fair experience should be the
learning and growth of each 4-H and FFA member.
The knowledge and skills gained are far more
important than the results of a competitive event,
animal or project exhibited. Youth are all winners
because of the new knowledge and skills they have
gained!
Have a safe & fun summer!
Tammy Muller
County Youth Coordinator
Club Booths
Themes for club booth decorating this year are “A
Universe of Possibilities” (state conference theme) or
“Let the good times GROW “ (fair theme) .
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Calendar of Events
Clayton County Extension is offering
summer “Adventure Days’ for 3rd-6th
grade youth. Register online at
www.tinyurl.com/clayton-adventure19.
Registration and fee is due one week before the
Adventure Day. Call for availability.
ADVENTURE LOCATION DATE PRICE
What's Up?
Strawberry Point Civic Center
Elkader Founders Park and
Freedom Bank
July 8
July 10
$15
What's that, Huck? Driftless Area
Wetlands Center, Marquette
July 9 $15
The Month of July is
National Recreation Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Picnic Month
National Blueberry Month
1 State Fair Livestock Entries Due
1 County Fair Entries Due
2 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm
3 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm
4 Holiday, Extension Office Closed
6 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon
9 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm
10 Horse Workshop, Elkader Arena, 6 pm
11 County Council Interviews
13 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon
16 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm
17 Clothing Event Judging, Keystone AEA, Elkader
17 Communications Judging, Keystone AEA
17 Horse Workshop, Fairgrounds, 6 pm
18 Keep Calm– the Fair is Coming Workshop, Extension
Office, 6:30 pm
20 Fair Grounds Clean-Up, 9-12 noon
21 Archery, Fairgrounds 1-3 pm
21 County Council Picnic & Meeting, 7 pm
23 Dog Training, Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm
24 Horse Workshop, Fairgrounds, 6 pm
24 Leaders Pre-Fair Meeting, Keystone AEA, 7 pm
26 Kiddie Calf & Little Piglet Show entries due
29 Dog Training (Agility Only), Fairgrounds, 7 pm
30 Conference Judging, Fairgrounds 9 am –3 pm
30 Pet Show, Fairgrounds, 12 Noon
July 31—August 5 Clayton County Fair
August 8-18 Iowa State Fair
Keep Calm– Fair is Coming
Workshop
Thursday, July 18, 6:30 pm at the Extension
Office in Elkader
Anxious about what happens at fair time? What will the
judge ask? What is a goal sheet? Extension staff will
share information and helpful hints to prepare 4-H
members for the county fair. This workshop is great for
first time 4-H’ers, but everyone is welcome to learn new
things!
Tammy’s advise: “Don’t wait until the last week
before fair to work on your exhibits and goal sheets.
Remember to take pictures for your write ups. A few
pictures will help tell your story.”
The A-R-T of Goal Writing
When writing your exhibit goals don’t forget A-R-T!
A – Action How you are going to do it
R – Result What you will do
T – Time When you plan to have it done
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Need White Pants? Do you
show dairy cattle? Do you need white
pants? The Extension Office has a
variety of white pants that 4-H families
have donated for others to use. Stop by the office and
check out what we have.
Time Club
9:00 am Worthwhile & Clover Kids
9:15 am Marion Happy Hustlers & Clover Kids
9:30 am Luana Ramblers & Clover Kids
9:45 am Garnavillo Hawks
10:00 am Highland Helping Hands & Clover Kids
10:15 am Monona Jr. Feeders & Clover Kids
10:30 am Jefferson Go Hawks & Clover Kids
10:45 am Lodomillo Leaders & Clover Kids
11:00 am Steam Team & Clover Kids
11:15 am St. Olaf Jr. Farmers & St. Olaf Clover Kids
11:30 am Independent Members
11:45 am – 12:45 Lunch (No Check In)
12:45 pm Woodcenter Eagles & Clover Kids
1:00 pm Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers & Clover Kids
1:15 pm FFA Chapters
1:30 pm Woodberry Clovers & Clover Kids
1:45 pm Mallory Minks & Clover Kids
2:00 pm Peppy Pointers & Clover Kids
2:15 pm Giard Eager Hands & Clover Kids
2:30 pm Grand Meadow
3:00 pm Check–In Closed
2019 Conference Judging Schedule
Tuesday, July 30
Judging times are approximate. Individuals needing to change judging times due to conflicts will be allowed to do so. No clubs will be allowed to check-in before the first club on the list. All 4-H & FFA members MUST be checked in for judging no later than 3:00 pm. Parents and leaders should wait in the waiting areas and not be actively involved in the judging. Judges will begin selecting state fair exhibits as soon as they have completed judging all individual exhibits in their department. All 4-H’ers, parents, and leaders except those listed helpers are asked to remain out of the judging area during state fair selections.
2019 EXHIBIT HALL MONITORING
Each 4-H Club is expected to have a minimum of 5 neatly dressed members and at least 2 adults present during the entire monitoring time. Primary duties are to help people locate exhibits, to remind people not to handle or touch exhibits, and to keep the buildings free from litter. All monitors should wear a name badge while on duty.
Saturday, July 27 (set up) Woodcenter Eagles
Wednesday, July 31 4 - 6:30 p.m. Woodberry Clovers
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Marion Happy Hustlers
Thursday, August 1 12– 3 p.m. Jefferson Go Hawks
3- 6 p.m. St. Olaf Jr. Farmers
6 – 9 p.m. Highland Helping Hands
Friday, August 2 12 – 3 p.m. Worthwhile
3- 6 p.m. Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers
6 – 9 p.m. Giard Eager Hands
Saturday, August 3 12 – 3 p.m. Steam Team &
Grand Meadow
3- 6 p.m. Luana Ramblers
6 – 9 p.m. Garnavillo Hawks
Sunday, August 4 12 – 2:30 p.m. Peppy Pointers
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Monona Jr. Feeders
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Mallory Minks
Clean-Up Lodomillo Leaders
Flower Pot Challenge
Again this year we are asking 4-H Clubs,
organizations, or individuals to help brighten the Clayton
County Fair Grounds. Each club is asked to bring one or
more flowering pots to the Clayton County Fair to help
decorate the grounds.
Fair Grounds Clean-Up
Days
Again this year we will be having 3
Saturdays for clubs to sign up to help prepare the fair-
grounds for the annual county fair. Clean up days will be
July 6, 13 & 20 from 9 am- 12 noon. The fair Board is
asking clubs to consider working on Monday, August 5 or
Tuesday, August 6 for post-fair grounds clean up. In ad-
dition help is needed during the fair. Call the Extension
Office to see what days are available.
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Dairy Showmanship Clinic
A dairy showmanship clinic will be held
Monday, July 1 at 6:00 pm the Clayton County
Fairgrounds, National. This will be held in conjunction
with the District 1 Holstein Show. Everyone is welcome
to attend.
Fair Board is Seeking Fair
King & Queen Contestants
New for 2019– King Contest
The Clayton County Fair Board is seeking contestants for
the Fair King & Queen Contest. Youth must be at least 16
years of age and not more than 20 years of age on July
20, 2019 and in one service organization. Information is
posted on their Facebook page. All application material
including application, photo, release/consent form, and
sponsor/application fee must be postmarked by July 12,
2019 to Anna Troester. Please contact Anna if there are
any questions call 563-880-4797 or email
Clover Kid Fair Exhibits
Clover Kids will have the opportunity to discuss their
exhibit item with a caring adult on Tuesday, July 30
during their club’s scheduled time. Each Clover Kid
member should complete and bring a Clayton County
Clover Kid Goal Explanation Sheet with them to the
fair. These forms are available from your club leaders
or you can find them at www.extension.iastate.edu/
clayton/page/clayton-county-fair. Clover Kid Pet Show
will be July 30. Be sure to make your Clover Kid entries
through FairEntry.com by July 1.
Kiddie Calf Shows Both dairy and beef classes will be part
of the Kiddie Calf Show at the county
fair. These events are sponsored by the Clayton
County Cattlemen and the Clayton County Dairy
Promotion Committee. Both shows will be Sunday,
August 4. These classes are open for youth who have
just completed grades kindergarten, 1st, 2nd,and 3rd.
Entries are due Friday, July 26. See the fair book for
more information and complete rules. To enter
complete the form at the following link: http://
tinyurl.com/KiddieShow19
Little Piglet Show The fourth annual Clayton County Little Piglet Show
will be Sunday, August 4 following the beef kiddie calf
class. This event is sponsored by Clayton County Pork
Producers and the Clayton County Fair Board. This
showmanship class is for young boys and girls who
are interested in swine and wish to show a pig at the
fair. Animals shown must have been exhibited by a
4-H or FFA member at the 2019 Clayton County Fair.
Participants must make their own arrangements with
4-H and FFA members to borrow animals for the
show. Pork Producers are willing to help make ar-
rangements. NO pigs may be brought in for this show.
See the fair book for more information and complete
rules. To enter complete the form at the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/KiddieShow19. Deadline is July 26.
Chili Cook-offs Regional Chili Cook-Offs
Iowa 4-H Youth Development is partnering with ICS Chili to bring a fun and new cooking competition to youth audiences. The ICS World Championship Chili Cook-off® will take place September 7-8 in Ankeny, IA this fall. Participation in these 4-H regional “Pop-Up” competitions will make youth eligible to compete in the international contest. Youth ages 10-17 will prepare and cook their chili with adult supervision. There are four chili categories youth can enter that recipe into:
Traditional Red Chili (no beans)
Homestyle Chili (with beans)
Chili Verde (made with green spices)
Veggie Chili (made without meat) August 24 - Decorah at Winneshiek County Fairgrounds 8 am with Check-In at 7:30 am Register at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/chili-cook-offs
4-H Archery Clinic
Clayton County will be having an archery workshop on
Sunday, July 21 from 1-3 pm at the horse arena at the
fairgrounds. Workshop will be held rain or shine. If you
have your own equipment, please feel free to bring it.
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ISU Extension and Outreach—Clayton County
Tammy Muller –County Youth Coordinator
Peggy Schilling—K-12 Outreach Coordinator
Holly Loan– Executive Coordinator
Michelle Moser –Office Assistant
Margo Friedlein—Summer Assistant
Leader’s Corner
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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran, or other protected classes. Direct inquiries to the Diversity Advisor, 515-294-1482, [email protected]
Required Leader Training
If you missed the face-to-face required leader training for 2018-2019- “4-H Fosters Independence,” the training is now available in an online format. Volunteers may access and complete the annual training online via 4H Online, and must do so no later than July 1, 2019. Resources and supporting documents for this training may be found under Volunteer Resources at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteerresources.
Camping Spots Available During the Fair
The Fair Board has 22 camp sites with electrical
hook-ups available for 4-H & FFA members, 4-H
leaders, FFA advisors, Youth Committee members,
Extension Council, Extension Staff and fair board
members. Contact the Extension Office for the
required paperwork. First come, first served.
NOTE: If you took advantage of the $500/5 year
camping spot opportunity, you still must request
and sign a new contract each year.
Pre-Fair Leader Meeting –July 24
The pre-fair leader meeting will be Wednesday, July
24 at 7:00 pm at the Keystone AEA, Elkader. We
will be handing out vital fair information.
Overnight Chaperones at the Fair
All adult volunteers who are staying overnight at the
fairgrounds must have a background screening
completed before the fair. Screening are good for 3
years. If you wondering if someone needs to be
screened, please contact the Extension Office.
Forms can be found on our webpage at http://
www.extension.iastate.edu/clayton/page/
volunteer . (4-H leaders should all be completed,
unless I have contacted you. Parents who have not
been screened within the last 3 years, must com-
plete a background check). Email forms to
[email protected] or drop off at the Extension
Office.
Risk Management
IMPORTANT: Please remember to inform the
Extension Office of any activities your club is doing that
is not in your club program book. You are not covered
by insurance if your program book is not on file at the
Extension Office or if your meeting/event/activity is not
reported to the Extension Office.
T-shirt Designs
Are you doing new club shirts this year? Remember
the Extension Office must approve your design
before you order shirts. Just e-mail your design to
[email protected] for approval.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 122 Clayton County Extension
120 S Main Street
PO Box 357
Elkader, IA 52043
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call & Introduction of Visitors
4. Minutes of Previous Meeting
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Committee Reports
7. Unfinished & New Business
County Fair Entries due July 1 State Fair Livestock Entries due July 1 Exhibit Hall Monitoring Static Judging Times Communications Judging –July 17 Clothing Event –July 17 Archery– July 21 8. Adjourn/4-H Pledge
July 2019 CLOVER CONNECTION
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Clayton County Fair Entries are Due July 1
http://www.fairentry.com