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Message from CYC 1

Smiles and Thanks 2

Local 4-H News 2-5

Club Activities 6

County Council 7

4-H Leader’s Corner 7

Calendar of Events 8

Business Agenda 9

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4-H NEWS

WINNESHIEK COUNTY EXTENSION

Spreading the 4-H Bug!

325 WASHINGTON ST., DECORAH, IOWA 52101 | 563-382-2949 | OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

Trevor Rockwell

Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach

County Youth Coordinator Ph: 563-382-2949

Email: rocktr@iastate.edu Fax: 563-382-2940

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek/kidsteens.htm

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Hello 4-H Families,

We currently have 254 members, 52 Clover Kids, and 37

leaders enrolled in 4-H!! Awesome. Our current goal is 330

members. Get out and spread the 4-H bug! Let your friends,

family and community members know about the fun events and

great things you can learn in 4-H! Also, if you have not

submitted your enrollment, please take a few minutes and re-

enroll to get in on all the great things that Winneshiek County

4-H has to offer.

We are in full swing here at the Extension Office gearing up

for all the great events that will be coming up in 2015. Make

sure to check out the 4-H Newsletter, website, Facebook and

Twitter for the latest on 4-H

happenings. Take a look at the

opportunities and think about

going above and beyond the club

level activities. Spread your 4-H

Spirit!

With 4-H Spirit,

Trevor

Smiles and Thanks SMILE AND THANKS

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

LOCAL 4-H NEWS

Smiles to all the members and volunteers who have re-enrolled in 4-H for 2014-2015.

Smiles to those that verified their Market Beef and Dairy Steers on 4-H Online from weigh in.

Smiles to all the new 4-H members and families!

Smiles to 4-H leaders for the great work they do and their commitment to 4-H!

Winneshiek County 4-H Enrollment Update 4-H Member Goal: 330 4-H Members: 254 4-H Clover Kids: 52 4-H Volunteers: 37

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4-H Enrollments

Please re-enroll in 4-H. Starting with our January 1, 2015 newsletter, we will only send out the newsletter to the 2014-2015 enrolled families. If you would like to stay on our mailing list, please re-enroll in 4-H as soon as possible. For more information on how to enroll, please see the article below or contact your 4-H leader or the Extension Office.

For more information on re-enrolling in 4-H, check out the following website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek/page/join-4-h.

2015 Fair Theme

The theme for the county fair will be:

“Dare to Discover!” Although fair is still months away, I encourage clubs to start working on getting booth decorating ideas together.

The 2015 Winneshiek County Fair will be held

July 7 – 11, 2015.

Omelet Breakfast Placemat Challenge We are again looking for 4-H members to help design our placemats for the 4-H Omelet Breakfast. The deadline to turn in placemat designs to the Extension Office is February 15. We encourage each club to turn in at least one placemat design. Guidelines: “Thank You” should be incorporated on the

placemat

Club name is written on the placemat

4-H should be incorporated in the design

Size of finished placemat will be 8 ½ by 14 (legal size)

Follow all copyright guidelines

4-H Omelet Breakfast Date Set Save the date and plan to attend our 4-H Omelet Breakfast.

4-H Omelet Breakfast Sunday, March 1, 2015

8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Danan Lansing Building (Fairgrounds)

Tickets will be available at the door. There will be no advance tickets. Proceeds from this breakfast will go towards paying the 4-H Program Development fee of $30.00 per 4-H member.

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OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

LOCAL 4-H NEWS

Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA Scholarship

The Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA Scholarship is now available on our 4-H Scholarship Webpage. Applications are

also available at the Winneshiek County Extension Office. The Scholarship deadline will be March 1, 2015.

Please check out our webpage for scholarship opportunities.

FSQA Training

Mark your calendars now for our FSQA Trainings for 2015. 4-H members showing Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine at the County Fair or State Fair will need to be FSQA certified. Our trainings will be held on the following days: *NEW* Region 4 FSQA Training (Limit 10 per county) Mon., Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. NICC Dairy Center **Please RSVP to Winneshiek County Extension if you wish to attend this training.

Winneshiek County FSQA Trainings

Thursday, April 16, 6-8 p.m., Danan Lansing Building

Saturday, April 25th, 9-11 a.m., Danan Lansing Building

Take a look at http://www.ipic.iastate.edu/

Upcoming Weigh-in Information

County Fair 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-in Saturday, March 28, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Winneshiek County Fairgrounds

4-H/FFA Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in Saturday, May 2, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Additional weigh-in information will be shared in

the upcoming months. Please add these dates to

your calendar.

Winter Reminder

Snow means it’s the season for 4-H club sledding and skiing

trips. Remember the following for proper insurance and risk

management coverage:

Contact the Extension Office a minimum of 48 hours before a 4-H winter activity is to take place in order for the office to follow proper protocol.

Have the club take out Special Activities coverage through American Income Life. The regular $1/yr/member coverage does not include winter activities.

Contact the Extension office for more information.

Options to get FSQA Certified:

Youth in grades 4-6 must attend the FSQA training every year to be certified.

Youth in grades 7-9 will have the option of attending a training every year, or completing a test which will cer-tify them until they reach the 10th grade.

Youth in grades 10-12 will have the option of attending a training every year, or completing a test which will certify them until they turn 20.

LOCAL 4-H NEWS

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.

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Iowa 4-H Youth Conference

It’s not too early to start thinking about the

upcoming Iowa 4-H Youth Conference. “Dare To

Discover” and attend the conference from June 30–

July 2, 2015 in Ames.

Every June over 1000 teenagers converge on the

Iowa State University Campus for 3 full days of

speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and

community service activities. Mark the dates on the

calendar and plan to attend this incredible

conference.

Those that have completed 8th grade and older are

eligible to attend. Please contact the Extension

Office if you would like more information on this

great opportunity!

2015 Regional 4-H Summer Camps

Come one, Come all!

Youth in Region 4 will once again have the

opportunity to join in on the fun at Pine Bluff 4-H

camp located near Decorah.

Junior 4-H members (grades 4th-6th)

1st Camp: June 8-9

2nd Camp: June 16-17

Intermediate 4-H members (grades 7-8)

June 11-12

Continue to watch your county newsletters for more

information. Camp registration deadline will be April

15th.

4-H Nights @ the Waterloo Black Hawks

The Waterloo Black Hawks have recently announced the

dates for the Annual Black Hawks 4-H Nights. Advanced

purchase blue or white zone tickets are just $7 for 4-H

members and families. The deadline for advanced order

discounts is 5 p.m. the day prior to game.

Sunday, March 15 @ 3:05 p.m. vs. Sioux Falls

Saturday, March 28 @ 7:05 p.m. vs. Bloomington

Friday, April 3 @ 7:05 p.m. vs. Des Moines

For more information, please contact Tim Harwood at

319-296-7581 or at radio@waterlooblackhawks.com.

Camp Counselors Needed

Attention High School students: Do you enjoy working with younger 4-H members to create a positive experience in an outdoor setting? Do you enjoy tubing, hiking, campfires and canoeing? Then being a 4-H camp counselor may be for you. Region 4 is looking for youth counselors to help lead the 4-H camps at Pine Bluff.

All camps are 2 days and one night. Junior camps will be June 8-9 and June 16-17. The intermediate camp date is June 11-12. Sign up for one or more camps. 9th -12th graders may be junior camp counselors, while 11th & 12th graders may be counselors for Intermediate Camp.

Contact Trevor for more information. Deadline to apply is April 15.

Work with your parents/guardian and leader to select your 4-H projects. Let’s say you want to learn how to take a photograph, feed a dog, build a

birdhouse, or plant a garden. When you learn those skills, you also learn life skills such as:

how to make decisions and set goals

how to get organized

how to keep records

Anyone interest in becoming a 4-H Judge

If you are interested in becoming a 4-H exhibits judge,

please contact the Extension Office for more details. You

can also check out the State 4-H Judges page at

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/judgestraining.

Some prior life experiences, hobbies, certifications and/

or expertise in elected project areas is expected, degrees

are not required.

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

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LOCAL 4-H NEWS

Projects, Projects, Projects!!

4-H has some great opportunities for members to get

involved. Iowa 4-H has over 45 project areas to

become involved in with many opportunities within

each area. Check out the project hotsheets at http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4-h-project-hot-

sheets.

Make sure to list any project areas that you are

interested in on your 4-H Online account to receive all

emails and mailings on the happenings of each project

area.

To begin your 4-H adventure, start looking at the many project areas that 4-H has to offer. You may choose one or more

projects from more than 45 different areas. There is a 4-H project for everyone! Projects are fun to do alone and with your

friends.

Think about:

An interest you’d like to explore

A hobby you’d like to learn more about

A topic of interest shared by you and your family

Remember to select projects that you can get help with from your:

parents/guardian

grandparents

friends

other 4-H members

The other part of the 4-H experience is club meetings, where you learn:

how to be a group member

how to speak in front of a group

how to work together on projects

how to be a good citizen

4-H is full of fun times to work and play with others, including community service projects, club trips and activities, and camps.

All these skills can help you as you go through school and beyond. For many 4-H’ers, an interest they have in certain 4-H project

areas will lead to future careers.

Start by finding 4-H project areas that are of interest to you. Contact the Extension Office to become enrolled in the project

areas. Then start using your creativity to explore new ideas and create new projects.

4-H Projects– Begin your adventure today!!

4-H GATHERING ACTIVITY

4-H MOTTO TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER

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This section of the newsletter will be dedicated to providing ideas and support for your 4-H club meetings.

If you have any suggestions for this page, please contact Trevor at the Winneshiek County Extension Office.

4-H REFRESHMENT

4-H EDUCATIONAL CLUB ACTIVITY

Photographing 4-H

Did you know the most enrolled 2012-2013 4-H

project in Winneshiek County was photography?

This is a very common 4-H project not only in

Winneshiek County but across the country.

This month we are encouraging 4-H clubs and

members to dig deeper in the photography pro-

ject. Discover how you can take awesome pho-

tographs, explore the rule of thirds, and dis-

cover how photography is an art, a science and

a communication tool.

4-H Project Hot Sheets and Exhibit Tip Sheets

are a wonderful resource for 4-H members.

These were created to provide ideas and pro-

ject resources as well as to provide members

opportunities to explore within each project.

For more information on photography, check

out our Iowa 4-H project webpage at http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/

photography.

½ A Heart Pizza Pocket

Supplies: roll of refrigerated flaky bis-

cuits, filling of your choice, prepared pizza

sauce

The adult heats the oven to 400 degrees F.

Divide the refrigerated biscuits into 10

pieces. Press each piece to form a 4” cir-

cle. Spread 1-2 Tbsp. of sauce on only half

of the circle, because you have to fold the

dough in half later. Don’t put sauce too

close to the edge. Add a filling(s). (Not

too much so you can fold it over.) Fold the

pizza circle in half. Press the edges with a

fork to seal. Place pizza pockets on a

greased cookie sheet. (Note: If you cover

the cookie sheet with parchment paper,

you can use a pencil to write each child’s

name next to his own heart pizza.) Bake at

400 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until a

deep golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy!

From: Iowa Clover Kids Toolbox, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/Clover/

4-H Club Meeting Activity Page

Gathering Activity

Make valentine cards to take to a local nursing home.

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County Council

The County Council will be meeting on Sunday, February 15 at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office.

4-H LEADER’S CORNER

Club Meetings/Events:

Please remember to notify the Extension Office of

all club events before they take place.

Iowa 4-H Volunteer Website:

www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/volunteers/

Iowa 4-H Club Information Website:

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/programs/4hclubs/

Upcoming Leader Trainings

—February 21, 2015 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Methodist Church, Fayette

State New Leader/Volunteer Required Training

—Tues, Feb. 24,2015 6:00 p.m.

St. Benedict Church Parish Hall

Decorah

Record Book/ Copyright Workshop

YOUTH COUNCILS

Spring 4-H Leader Meeting:

Our next 4-H Leader meeting is scheduled for Feb 24 at 6 p.m. St. Benedict Parish Hall in Decorah. The topic of the meeting will be usage of copyrighted material in 4-H projects and discussion on the record book changes and additions.

2015 State Volunteer Retreat

The State Volunteer Retreat will be held February 6-7, 2015 on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames. Volunteers, staff, and 4-H members in 7th through 12th grades (youth should be involved in leadership at project, club, or county level) are invited to attend this annual event! The Retreat is designed as a train-the-trainer event and participants are encouraged to use information from the sessions to teach 4-H members in their clubs and counties. More information and registration materials for the 2015 State Volunteer Retreat are posted at

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/state-volunteer-retreat.

4-H Citizenship Group

The 4-H Citizenship Group is gearing up for their trip to Washington D.C.!

The focus this year is on government at the national level. We will continue exploring our government with the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. at the end of March 2015.

The next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 15 at 2 p.m. at the Mitchell County Conservation Center, 1 mile west of Osage.

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Winneshiek County 4-H Calendar of Events

February Events:

Mon., February 2 Youth Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office

Sun., February 15 4-H Quad-County Citizenship Meeting, 2 p.m., Mitchell County Extension, Osage

Sun., February 15 4-H County Council, 6 p.m., Extension Office

Mon. February 16 Region 4 FSQA Training, 6:30 p.m., NICC Dairy Center, Calmar

Tues., February 24 4-H Leaders Training- Copyright/Record Books, 6 p.m. St. Benedict Church Parish Hall,

Decorah

March Events:

Sun., March 1 4-H Omelet Breakfast- Danan Lansing Building, Fairgrounds, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sun. March 1 Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA Scholarship Application Due

Mon., March 2 Youth Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office

Sun., March 15 4-H Quad-County Citizenship Meeting, 2 p.m., Featherlite Center, Cresco

Sun., March 15 4-H County Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Extension Office

Sat., March 28 4-H/FFA County Fair Swine Weigh-in, Fairgrounds. 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Sat., March 28 State 4-H Recognition Day, Ames

Fri., March 27– Fri., April 3 Quad County Citizenship Group Washington D.C. Trip

April Events:

Mon., April 6 Youth Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office

Thurs., April 16 Winneshiek County FSQA Training,, 6-8 p.m., Danan Lansing Building

Sun., April 19 4-H County Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Extension Office

Sat., April 25 Winneshiek County FSQA Training,, 9-11 a.m., Danan Lansing Building

May Events:

Sat., May 2 4-H/FFA County Fair Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Fri., May 15 4-H/FFA Livestock IDs due on https://iowa.4honline.com/ or the Extension Office

These events are tentative and may change. Please contact the Extension Office for the most up to date information. More events will likely be added so please continue to take a look at this calendar for updated information and events.

For more information check out: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek/.

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.

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Business Meeting Agenda

February 2015

Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call and Introduction of Visitors

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Committee Reports

County Council Update

4-H Citizenship Update

Any other committees currently meeting

Unfinished and New Business

4hOnline – re-enrollments

4-H Omelet Breakfast – March 1, 2015

4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-in

Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Trainings

Any other business?

Leader’s Report/Announcements

Go over 4-H Monthly newsletter and calendar

Club Reflections –How’s the club doing? What do you like about your club?

Adjourn

4-H Pledge