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February 2020

A Note from Your CYC…

Wow! Look at all of those events coming up

on the right (plus there’s more on page

four)...how awesome! I fully recognize that

nobody can do everything but I hope you’ll try

something different this spring. Maybe it was

even your New Years Resolution?

Whether it’s encouraging your 4-H’er to attend

an overnight camp with a friend or learning

something new in a different project area,

you’ll thank yourself later for stepping outside

your comfort zone. This is the time of year to

see what else 4-H has to offer. For instance,

in April intermediate members can travel to

the Omaha Zoo, see a behind-the-scenes tour

and spend the night in the Zoo!

Keep an eye out for experiences like this in

addition to upcoming project workshops in the

Newsletter and on our Facebook page.

Try it this Spring! Amanda Rau

County Youth/4-H Coordinator

Looking Ahead

February

1-2: Winter Plunge Camp @ Grace Camp

4: Tech Changemakers Meeting

@ Jones County Extension

5: Fruit Order Forms Due

8: Poultry Workshop @ Schlecht Hatchery

10: Club Financial Workshop

13: Fair Superintendents Meeting, 6 p.m.

15: 4-H Exhibit Judge Training @ Cedar Co.

19: Capitol Bound Trip @ Des Moines

23: Youth Council Meeting, 4 p.m.

25: Foundation Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

28: Fruit Delivered

29: Non-Livestock Project Extravaganza, 1 p.m.

March

1: Tech Changemaker Teaching Session

@ Grand Mound Comm. Center, 1 p.m.

3: Bucket/Bottle Calf Workshop, 6 p.m.

8: Equine Fever Tack Sale, Noon

8: Tech Changemaker Teaching Session

@ CALCO Building in Calamus, 12 p.m.

21: Basketball Tournament

22: Youth Council Meeting

27: Working the Night Shift Tour

28: Swine Weigh In @ DeWitt Bus Barn

Clinton County Connection

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

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Club Financial Workshop In an effort to be on the same page, club

leaders and club treasurers should mark your

calendars to attend the 4-H Club Financial

Workshop on Feb 10 at 6 p.m. at the Office.

During this workshop, we’ll cover:

Making a deposit

Withdrawing funds

Appropriate uses of club funds

Submitting a treasurer’s book

How to transfer funds to the

Extension and Outreach Office

And more!

It’s been a tough year with mixed messages

all around. We hope this workshop provides

clear communication. By learning the process

together, club leaders and treasurers will be

able to work in tandem with staff in the

Extension Office. RSVP with this link: https://

iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/

SV_0J36KsrRnHDtBwF

Fruit Sales Update Order forms and money are due to the

Extension and Outreach Office or to your club

leader Feb 5. Fruit will be delivered Feb 28 to

the Fairgrounds.

Please watch Facebook and your 4hOnline

email for when it’s ready to be picked up! Fruit

will be sorted by club so please come

prepared to double check your fruit/meat/

cheese. NOTE: Picking up fruit on Saturday

Feb 29 will only be an option for those who

request it by emailing clinton4h@iastate.edu

or calling the office.

Keep selling! You’re doing great!

Non-Livestock Project

Extravaganza! The Youth County Council team is planning a

day for all 4-H members to learn more about

non-livestock projects areas.

Mark your calendars for Feb 29! We’re

planning for an afternoon full of learning and

fun at the Fairgrounds Auditorium. To make

sure we focus on relevant areas, please fill

out this survey. (https://iastate.qualtrics.com/

jfe/form/SV_cC0NRSqJjJ1g2jj)

The goal is to have expert 4-H members and

judges from different project areas so you can

learn as much as possible in a short amount

of time.

Indoor Project Areas (Conference Judging)

Ag and Natural Resources

-Agronomy, Environment & Sustainability,

Horticulture, Shooting Sports, Outdoor

Adventure, Entomology, Wildlife

Animals

Creative Arts

-Digital Storytelling, Music, Photography,

Visual Arts

Family and Consumer Science

-Child Development, Consumer Management,

Food and Nutrition, Health, Home

Improvement, Sewing

Personal Development

-Civic Engagement, Communication,

Leadership

Science, Engineering and Technology

-Mechanics, Woodworking, Tractor, Robotics,

Aerospace, STEM

Communications

Working Exhibit, Extemporaneous Speaking,

Educational Presentation, Share The Fun, Poster

Fashion

$15 Challenge, Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

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Scholarship Deadlines

The Clinton County Scholarships website has

been updated. As more are found, they will be

added. (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/

clinton/content/clinton-county-4-h-recognition)

Iowa 4-H Foundation: Due Feb 1

Dairy Board Scholarship: Due Mar 15

Iowanna Jrs Scholarship: Due Apr 1

Clinton County Foundation: Due Apr 1

Tom Olson Memorial Beef: Due Apr 1

Dairy Goat Share-A-Kid Are you looking for a new and exciting way to

expand your 4-H experience? Interested in

showing an animal, but don’t know if you can

afford one of show quality?

Each year the Iowa Dairy Goat Association

promotes interest in dairy goats across our

state. One of the ways IDGA encourages

young people to explore this aspect of

agriculture is through their Share-A-Kid

program.

This statewide contest is open to youth in 4th

thru 12th grades and who are a member of

4-H, FFA, IDGA, or any other agricultural

group. Winning applicants are selected from

an essay they submit. The essay can include

drawings, photos or any other creative

touches. IDGA can only award one goat per

family per year; however, siblings are

encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in this opportunity visit

http://www.iowadairygoat.org/share-a-kid-

program/ for more details. Entries must be

postmarked by March 14.

Design Camp

Registration is open for the 2020 Design

camp, Design Dimensions, hosted by Iowa

4-H and the College of Design. The camp is

held June 21-26. This camp fills fast!! Find out

more information and resister on the Design

Dimensions webpage (www.design.iastate.edu/

future-students/k-12-experiences/k12outreach/)

Equine ExtravaganzaThis camp provides opportunities for all youth in grades 4 through 12 to share their knowledge of the equine industry through a variety of competitions and participatory events. Select opportunities are also open to young people in third grade. More information on the Iowa 4-H website: (www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/equineextravaganza)

4-H’ers for 4-H CampaignThe State Council invites 4-H’ers from across

the state to “Count Your Clovers” and help

provide support for 4-H members across the

state. Funds raised from this campaign

provide financial aid support for young

people, helps to keeps costs low for the State

4-H Conference and supports the State

Council’s efforts. Clubs should complete the

Count your Clovers pledge form and return

the bottom portion to local County Extension

Offices by May 15. Learn more about the 4-

H’ers for 4-H Campaign on the Iowa 4-H

Foundation webpage: https://

www.iowa4hfoundation.org/en/

ways_to_give/4hers_for_4h/

Weigh In Update Packets for Swine and Sheep/Goat Weigh Ins

were mailed out in January. If you did not

receive one and need one, email or call!

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

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Thank you Sponsors! These businesses support the Clinton County

4-H Foundation by donating funds. Be sure to

support these local businesses!

A+ Nails and More

Citizen's First Bank

Clinton Dental Associates

Clinton Veterinary Clinic

Condon & Condon Law Office

DeWitt Bank & Trust

Eberhart Farm Center

Farrell's Feed Inc.

Jim Gravert Building & Remodeling

Keeping You Sewing

Kunau Implement

Petersen Insurance Company

Swanton Ag. Service

Yegee Inc

Poultry Workshop Date: Feb 8, 9 am to Noon

Location: Schlecht Hatchery

Koree Miller (2019 Poultry Queen for State of

Iowa) will have a presentation at 10 am on

how to prepare your birds to show. Koree has

had extensive experience in several counties

throughout the state preparing and getting

birds ready for show.

Hubbard Feeds will have a poultry specialist

on hand to answer questions on the nutrition

growth. (Free samples).

This workshop has A LOT of good information

on raising and showing poultry. Koree and

Hubbard Feeds will answer questions and

give some helpful hints.

Contact Etta Culver if you have any questions-

-Schlecht Hatchery-- 563-682-7865.

Save the Dates! Please call or email with any questions. If you

feel a date should be listed, let us know!

March

1: Tech Changemaker Teaching Session

@ Grand Mound Comm. Center, 1 p.m.

3: Bucket/Bottle Calf Workshop, 6 p.m.

@ Extension Office

8: Tech Changemaker Teaching Session

@ CALCO Building in Calamus, 12 p.m.

21: Basketball Tournament

22: Youth Council Meeting

27: Working the Night Shift Tour

28: Swine Weigh In

April

4: Livestock Workshop, Location TBD

5: Tech Changemakers Sessions

17-18: Intermediate Trip to Omaha Zoo

25: Babysitting Basics Class

26: YQCA Face-to-Face @ Maquoketa

May

2: Sheep/Goat Weigh In

15: Livestock ID Deadline

June

3: YQCA Face-to-Face @ DeWitt

8-11: Jr. Camp @ Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca

12-13: Jr. Adventure Camp @ Camp Shalom

30-2: Iowa 4-H Animal Science Roundup

July

1: Fair Entry Deadline

6: Bucket/Bottle Calf Interviews

13: Conference Judging Day

14-18: Clinton County Club Show

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

Capitol Bound February 19, 2020 Space is limited, register early to save your spot!

Come join us as we travel by bus with other 4-Her’s to Des Moines, tour the State

Capitol complex, visit with elected officials, gain a greater understanding of our Iowa

state government and learn about current issues. On Wednesday, February 19th,

7th - 12

th grade 4-H members & friends are planning

to visit the Iowa Supreme Court, Iowa Legislature

and Capitol in Des Moines, have lunch with

legislators and explore the Science Center of Iowa.

Registration is required by 2/5/2020.

Cost: Clinton County campers $25

(non 4-Her cost: $50)

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, extdiversity@iastate.edu

Registration Form—4-H Capitol Bound, February 19, 2020

Submit form along with $25 registration fee to: Clinton County Ext. Office 400 E 11th St DeWitt, IA 52742 by 2/5/2020.

Name: __________________________________________________ 4-H County: ____________________

Contact Email: ____________________________________________ Parent Name: ____________________

Parent Phone Number: ____________________________ 4-Her Phone Number: ________________________

Male: _____ Female: _____ Current Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12

Emergency Contact: ______________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________

FOR STAFF USE: health form___ publicity release: Yes No

The fees for service will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program

Registration Form—4-H "Working The Night Shift" March 27-28, 2020

Submit form along with $25 registration fee to:

Clinton County Extension and Outreach, 400 E 11th St, DeWitt, IA 52742 by 3/2/20.

Name: 4-H County:

Contact Email:

Parent Phone Number: 4-Her Phone Number:

Male: Female: Current Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12

Emergency Contact: Phone Number:

FOR STAFF USE: Health Form Publicity Release: Yes No

The fees for service will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the

4-H Youth Development County Extension Program

Come join us as we travel throughout the night to visit Eastern

Iowa businesses that are open when you are asleep. This late night bus

tour will start with a pick up in Monticello at 5:30pm, and Maquoketa

pick-up at 6:15pm. This Trip is for 7th-12th Graders.

We will visit a variety of "late night" businesses to show youth different

employers that work third shift. This is a great opportunity for youth to

think about their future and learn about career opportunities they may

have never thought of. Participants will visit factories, a jail, a

community college, a hospital, a bakery, a pizza place, and more! The

bus tour will end with drop offs in DeWitt at 6:00am, Maquoketa at

6:30am, and Monticello at 7:30am. Registration is required by

3/2/2020.

Cost: Clinton County 4-Hers $25 (Thanks to the Clinton County 4-H Foundation)

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, extdiversity@iastate.edu

Working the Night

Shift

March 27-28, 2020

Space is limited, register

early to save your spot!

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Bucket/Bottle Calf Workshop On March 3, Linda Wiese (Bucket/Bottle Calf

Superintendent) will be hosting a workshop for

Clover Kids and 4-H members to be

introduced to the bucket/bottle calf project

area. All will learn where to find a calf, how to

raise one and how to enroll in the project. 4-H

members will continue learning with how to

keep proper records and preparing for the

interview. Clover Kids are welcome to stay for

the entire workshop but do not need to. The

workshop will start at 6 p.m. at the Extension

Office. RSVP to Amanda at

clinton4h@iastate.edu.

Last call for robot fun! We need a few more interested Clover Kids to

host a Wonder League Team. These robots

are super fun for youth of all ages and makes

learning coding a breeze. Watch a video

about them at: https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=LA9py48X6_o

Let Amanda know if you’re

interested asap!

Looking Ahead

February

1: Wonder League Interest due

6: Low Moor Clover Kids

10: Club Financial Workshop (Leaders Only)

10: DeWitt Clover Kids

14: Goose Lake Clover Kids

19: Cal-Wheat Clover Kids

20: Grand Mound Clover Kids

March

3: Bucket/Bottle Calf Workshop, 6 p.m.

@ Extension Office

DeWitt CK & Buds Spotlight This club currently has 56 members– wow!

Almost every year they make Bucket Beauties

to be auctioned off at the fair, send cards to our

veterans and do crafts for nursing homes. We’re

lucky to have many adults to help this group!

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

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. (Not all prohibit-

ed bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150

Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.