APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER

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1 FREMONT COUNTY EXTENSION APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER Heidi Lowthorp Julia Shull COUNTY EXTENSION COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth Coordinator Assistant CYC Digital photography class to be added WHAT S INSIDE: Calendar of Events Pick A Project Deadline Robotics Coach Needed Swine Tagging Horse Camp Poster Contest Cherry Pie Workshops Overall Showman Class Something new will be added to the photography exhibits in the creative arts class for 4-H ers. The Iowa State Fair has added a new digital class to photography. Why the new class? The addition of this experimental class is intended to provide a different photography exhibition experience for 4-H members. It also serves to provide legitimacy to online galleries as a medium for photography exhibition. Additionally, the class may reduce barriers for some 4-H ers who may not have ready access to matting and mounting expertise or materials. For the Iowa State Fair, displaying these entries electronically instead of print will save exhibit space in the 4-H Exhibits Building. The state 4-H office will provide additional guidance on best practices to manage this class prior to the beginning of county fair season. County fairs are considering the best way to display electronic photographs and still give youth the credit they deserve. 4-H photography judges will receive information on properly evaluating and valuing photos submitted electronically, both for the county and State Fair levels. The state 4-H office will keep this class at least two years before evaluating if the class is achieving the desired goals. Be watching for more information in your fair books. Fair books will be mailed to each 4-H family in late May or early June. 610 COUNTY Clay Street, ADDRESS, PO Box 420, CITY, Sidney, STATE IA XXX-XXX-XXXX ~ ~ 8 OFFICE a.m.-4:30 HOURS p.m. LEARN MORE Learn AT more at Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

2 Calendar of Local, State, National Events PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES! April Extension Office closed for holiday 3 Region 17 Night at the Lancers REPEAT, 7:35 p.m., Ralston Arena International horse competition, Omaha 11 Southwest Iowa poultry workshop, Fairgrounds in Red Oak, 9-11 a.m. 12 Cherry pie evaluation workshop, 2 p.m., Office 15 Sheep/Goat weigh-in, 5:30-7 p.m., Fairgrounds 16 Weekly horse clinics begin, 6:30 p.m., fairgrounds Intermediate 4-H er trip to Kansas City 26 Cherry pie filling workshop, 2 p.m., United Faith Church, north of Sidney May H Youth Equine Extravaganza 1-3 Shooting sports adult discipline training, Iowa 4-H Center in Madrid 2 4-H Judge s Training, Oakland Community Building, 9:30-3:30 10 CWF meeting, 6 p.m., Sidney High School 13 Animal ID 4-H Online workshop, Extension Office all day til 7 p.m. 15 Project areas for fair 2015 are finalized in 4-H Online by families 15 ALL animal IDs will be completed and verified on 4-H Online by families 15 Waubonsie Horse Camp registration deadline Campers and counselors 22 Region grade camp Deadline 25 Office closed for the holiday 30 Fairground Clean-up for day camps and horse camp, Region 17 shooting sports fun match, Avoca, 1:30-6 p.m., Pottawattamie Co Fairgrounds 31 Cherry pie crust workshop, 2 p.m., United Faith Church, north of Sidney MONTHLY MEETING DATES FOR FREMONT COUNTY 4-H CLUBS FREMONT COUNTY FLETCHINGS: Second Sunday each month, 2-4 p.m., at the Extension Office, range or Fairgrounds. SILVER SKYLARKS: First Saturday each month, United Faith Church in Sidney at 9:30 a.m. WASHINGTON P.E.P.: Third Sunday each month, St. Mary s Catholic Church in Hamburg at 4 p.m. W.M.P.: Third Sunday each month, St. Patrick s Catholic Church in Imogene at 4 p.m. RIVERSIDE ROCKETS: Third Wednesday each month, Randolph Fire House at 7 p.m. YOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL: As needed, Extension Office. FREMONT COUNTY FAIR BOARD: Meets Monthly on 2nd Monday of the month. YOUTH COMMITTEE: quarterly, 6 p.m., at the Extension Office. EXTENSION COUNCIL: Meets monthly on the 4th Monday of the month, time varies MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH YOUTH-ADULT PARTNERSHIPS AND RESEARCH-BASED EXPERIENCES.

3 GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP 4-H sportsmanship poster contest offered The Fremont County Youth Committee and 2015 County Council are seeking good sportsmanship posters to display on the fairgrounds during fair. The posters should promote good sportsmanship, encourage all efforts, treat others with respect and encouragement, and to watch our words, even in the heat of competition. Youth put so much hard work into their fair exhibits and are so very proud of them. It can sometimes take just one small word to hurt someone s feelings. Exhibitors could consider using the 4 H words Financial Aid available for youth conference If you are planning to attend the 2015 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference June 30-July 2 in Ames, there are two forms of financial aid available. The Youth Conference is for anyone who has completed 8th grade through 12th grade. Fremont County Extension has a summer camp scholarship presented by the Youth Committee. Applications are due to the Extension Office by April 1. The Youth Committee will decide on an amount for the applications received. The Iowa 4-H Foundation also has a financial assistance application for youth events/activities. Applications are due to the local Extension Office by April 25. Funds are available for county and regional camps. Please contact the Extension Office in Sidney for more information on both applications. (head, heart, health, hands) in their posters to promote good sportsmanship in 4-H and the fair. It is important to remember, each youth showing at fair is someone s child or grandchild. Use whatever medium you would like. There is no size restriction. Be creative! Posters will be judged during static judging on July 14 or 15 of fair. The posters will be displayed on the fairgrounds once they have been judged. A prize will be given to the creator of the winning poster. Club entries are also acceptable. The Fremont County Fair will be July Don t forget to attend your club meetings! Each member must attend two regular meetings to be eligible to show at the 2015 Fremont County fair in July. Contact your leaders if you aren t sure if you have met this rule. CWF payment schedule The June 2015 CWF payment schedule is as follows: $75 due May 15, 2015 May 15, 2015 is the final payment deadline for any remaining balance due. The total due per youth and chaperone is $350 for the 2015 CWF trip. You may bring deposits to the Extension Office at any time or pay in full. Any outstanding balances must be settled before travel. OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

4 Youth Committee adds overall showman class At the March meeting of the Youth Committee, it was agreed to offer a Round Robin Showmanship class at the 2015 fair. The four top senior showmen from swine, sheep, goat and beef will compete against each other, by showing all three of the other species. For example, the beef grand champion senior showman will show goat, swine and sheep in this new class. The other three will do the same, but with animals not in their championship class. If the senior showman of any class doesn t want to participate, the reserve showman will be asked. Superintendents will select the calmest animals from their own breeds for the other youth to show. 4 -H ers will not be allowed to show their own animal. Tentatively, the Round Robin Showmanship event will be Sunday of fair at noon or 1 p.m. Jeff Johnson and Chelsey Anderson have agreed to be judges for the event. The fair board has agreed to give Round Robin Showman awards. A 4-H er may only win the Round Robin Showman contest once. Be watching for more information about this new class in the fair book. Coach needed for 2015 First Lego League team Are you interested in helping youth 9-14 years of age learn teamwork and work on programming Lego robotics equipment? Fremont County has a need for adult volunteers to help organize and supervise 10-member teams. The time commitment would be from May to December or January after regional competitions are complete. Please contact the Extension Office if you are interested. Grant funds are available to help with initial start-up costs and to purchase updated robotics equipment. SHEEP/GOAT WEIGH-IN The sheep/goat weigh-in for the 2015 Fair will be Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Sidney. Anyone showing these animals must bring them to the weigh-ins. Please contact the office with questions at REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Registration is now open for the 2015 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference in Ames June 30-July 2. Registration from now until June 1 will be $175. Please go to iowa4hyouthconference to register. Payment will be made to the Extension Office in Sidney once registration is completed. FSQA TESTING AVAILABLE If you are wanting to test out of the FSQA, please contact the Office. You can test on your schedule as long as Heidi or Mandy is in the office, so call before you come. Typically, 7th and 10th graders may test out, or anyone new to a livestock project 7th grade or older. Once you test out, it is good for three years. 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.

5 Pick Your Adventure Pick A Project! The deadline for all 4-H projects you think you want to do is May 15 July 1 is the deadline for what YOU ARE taking to fair. 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, or you can choose one to do 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 Something that is fun for you For more information, follow the link: Large-number of swine tagged Along with beef this year, the number of swine tagged for the 2015 Fremont County Fair has grown from last year. Fremont County Swine Superintendents Jeremy Walter and Terry Anderson, along with Extension Staff Lynda Marshall, drove to individual farms March to tag 86 hogs. Fourteen 4-H ers and FFA members helped with the tagging at their farms. Both numbers are up from last year, by five youth and 20 hogs! The tagging was done at individual farms again this year as a safety precaution to stop the spread of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV). Swine were not weighed as like last year, so there will not be a rate of gain contest. Please plan to see the Fremont County 4-H / FFA swine show on Friday, July H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

6 Summer Camp for 5-6 Graders Take a ride on the "WILD" side and mark on your calendars to attend Regions 12, 17 & 18 4-H 5 th & 6 th Grade Junior Camp, June 7-10, at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center near Madrid. While your friends are bored with the same old stuff this summer, you can be: Learn to climb a 50-foot high wall and rappelling down Row to the front of the pack in your sleek canoe Search for creatures of the night through night hikes Playing water volleyball Discover creatures living in cool water on the creek walk Make new friends And lots more!!!! The Junior camp is open to all youth who have completed grades 5-6 by May The camp will accept only 80 registrations, so be sure to get yours in early. There could be quite a few contestants in the 2015 Fremont County Fair Queen contest. Nearly 20 of current 4-H ers will be eligible to win the crown. Youth must be 16 years of age, and not more than 21, by the first day of the Iowa State Fair, which is Aug. 13. However, youth do not have to be in 4-H to take a chance at being Fair Queen. Youth can also be in any service organization such as a church group or Girl Scouts. Youth do not have to be in 4-H to attend this camp. Bring a friend and share the experience! Registration Deadline: May 22, but could fill early if 80 registrations are received before then Cost: $225 (tentatively) per camper For more information: Fair Queen contest open to all 16-year-olds Contestants cannot be a professional model, must never have been married and have no children. Contestants must also live in Fremont County, or an adjoining county if the majority of activities are done in the county. For more information, please contact the Extension Office, or Queen Chairpersons Lindsey Carter and Kayla Walter. The deadline to enter is July 1. 4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

7 2015 Waubonsie Horse Camp $65 Registration is open for the 2015 Waubonsie 4-H Horse Camp! Camper registrations/payment and Camp Counselor applications are due to the Extension Office in Sidney by 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 15. Deadline All 4-H members, 4-12 grades, who can ride a horse is May 15! independently, are encouraged to join the experience. Clinics will involve horsemanship, reining, riding skill development and speed/roping opportunities. Sessions will challenge each camper from the beginner to the advanced senior. Senior 4-H members are encouraged to apply Registration documents will on the for camp counselor positions. Youth must be Fremont County Extension website, or in the years old, be confident and knowledgeable riders and willing to provide leadership to office. Please call 712- younger 4-H ers for more info. Registration is now open for the 2015 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference! Go to to register. Find the 2015 On-line registration link on the right side. You will register on-line, and bring in your payment to the Extension Office by the deadline. Youth don t have to be in 4-H to attend. The cost is $175 before June 1, and $200 after June 1. 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.

8 Three cherry pie workshops are planned Three Fremont County cherry pie workshops are being planned for 4-H youth. The first will be April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Extension Office in Sidney. This workshop will help youth better understand how pies are evaluated by judges. Youth will look at taste, texture, appearance and color. April 26, beginning at 2 p.m., will be a workshop about pie filling. This will be at the United Faith Church north of Sidney. Hosts will have recipes and explore the differences between cherries and homemade filling compared to out of a can. The third workshop will again be at United Faith Church May 31, beginning at 2 p.m. This will focus on making the crust. With so many new 4-H ers again this year, these SESS SW Iowa 4-H Fun Match Sunday, May 31 from 1:30-6 p.m. at the Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds in Avoca. All Southwest Iowa 4-H ers enrolled in shooting sports are invited to attend to compete in archery and/or air rifle. You will compete in your age division with either club or personal equipment. Please contact your Fremont County Fletchings SESS leaders for more information. workshops will be important to help with pie baking and our cherry pie auction fundraiser. All levels of pie bakers are welcome to attend! June will be used as a month for 4-H ers to practice what they have learned in the workshops before fair in July. Parents are welcome to attend all workshops. All are free except for any supplies your family must bring with you. For more information, contact the office or Carol Carver, Teresa Johnson or Mary Kay Walter. Like us on Facebook Fremont County Extension and 4-H have two great Facebook pages. We post photos from camps and weigh-ins, Clover Kids and fair, as well as important things to know! Please LIKE our pages. We hope to have 600 likes on the 4-H page before fair starts in July. Fremont County 4-H, Iowa And Fremont County ISU Extension & Outreach Also check out your own 4-H Clubs..all of them have their own Facebook pages. Check out W.M.P., Silver Skylarks, Fremont County Fletchings, Washington P.E.P. and Riverside Rockets. They post great information about club meetings and events. WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/YOUR COUNTY NAME HERE