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February 2020

SCOTT SCOOP

• Family Fun Night

• County Council

• Conservation Scholarship

• Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship

• Kundel Scholarship

• Ag Innovators

• Rabbit & Cavy Workshop

• STEM in Action

• Community Service Opportunity

• YQCA

• Go Further Conference for Girls

• Youth Leadership Summit

• Iowa Dairy Goat Association

• Quick Reference/Foods

• 4-H’ers for 4-H Campaign

• Design Camp

• Mystery Trip

• Poultry Breed Resources

• Global Citizenship

• Healthy Living Challenge

• Global Clover

• Notes from your 4-H Coordinator

• Words of Wisdom

• Calendar

• Raffle Winners

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Family Fun Night

Many thanks to those who attended Family Fun Night! We hope

you enjoyed testing your trivia knowledge and getting to know

new people. Special thanks to the County Council and Lisa

Zelle for hosting the evening and providing the fun. We also

want to thank Angie Ehlers and Lanette Paper for their thought-

ful solicitation of fun prizes for the raffle. Lastly, thank you to the

Scott County Farm Bureau for donating part of the meal and all

of the raffle donors. All of the efforts helped make a great night

for Scott County 4-H.

Award Winners and Raffle Winners are listed inside this edition

of the Scoop!

New 4-H Members– We are still taking enrollment for NEW 4-H members. If

you know someone who is interested in joining, please refer them to our office. New

enrollees may join 4-H through May 15, 2020.

County Council 2020

Officers: Kody Koberg (President), Grace Bjustrom (Vice President), Abbi Lafrenz (Secretary), Lauren

Wall (Social Media Chair), Kyrnan Liske-Rochholz (Community Service Chair), Chole Engelbrecht

(Activities Chair)

Members: Brianna Blake, Maureen Campbell, Elizabeth Daufeldt, Dylan Engelbrecht,

Annie Hollonbeck, Lauren Keeney, Anton Kordick, Raven Lynn McCabe, Abigaile Paper, Zachary

Paustian, Abigail Rhoades, Andrew Van Nice, Grant Van Nice, Coryn Wilson And Claire Westerhof

Advisor: Lisa Zelle

Thank you for your help organizing Family Fun Night!

Scholarship Opportunities

Soil and Water Conservation District

Application deadline: Friday, February 14, 2020

Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District, in conjunction with Conservation Dis-tricts of Iowa (CDI), is sponsoring the 2019 Scholarship Award. Enclosed you will find an

information sheet and application form. (application forms are also available on the Dis-

trict website at: www.scottcountysoilandwater.org or www.cdiowa.org)

At the state level, three scholarships in the amount of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 will be awarded plus regional winners from the other six regions who do not receive the state

award will each receive $500. In addition, Scott SWCD has pledged two - $1,000 scholarships to two qualified Scott County High School Seniors. These scholarships

are presented to area high school seniors to be used for their first year of education on the college level while pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural

resources.

Should you have any questions, or require further information, please contact the dis-trict office at 391-1403 x3.

Conservation District Scholarship

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All students whose parents are Scott County Farm Bureau members are encouraged to enter the county

scholarship contest. Several winners may be chosen on the county level. In addition, two applicants who

are entering an ag-related profession and submit a 500-word essay with their county application may also

be chosen to advance to the state scholarship contest. Each applicant is required to return the completed

form, along with two letters of reference, an official high school transcript, and an essay to be considered

for the state scholarship by the deadline of February 28, 2020.

Scholarship information is available on the Iowa Farm Bureau website – go to www.iowafarmbureau.com,

select Members Benefits, and then Scholarships & Grants.

Scott County applicants may be required to attend a personal interview in early-March 2020. Students will

be contacted by phone to set up an interview time after the deadline. Those applying, and who wish to be

considered for the scholarship awards, must make themselves available for this interview. Please feel free

to call our office in Eldridge at 285-4632 if you have any questions.

2020 Ag Innovators Experience Teen Leader Opportunity

For teens interested in conservation, agriculture, or environmental sci-

ence, the 2020 AIE program is a great leadership opportunity. Youth in

grades 9-12 can apply to be a teen leader for the 2020 Water Connects

Us All Challenge using the online form. Please contact Maya Hayslett for

more information.

Ag Innovators - Teen Leader Opportunity

The Kundel Family will award two annual $500 scholarships to graduating senior 4-H

members from Scott County. Applicants are not required to attend a 4-year institution.

All applications will be reviewed by the family. Applications are due to the Extension

office by March 1st.

Kundel Scholarship

Kundel Scholarship

2020 Muscatine 4H and FFA Rabbit and Cavy workshop

The annual 4H and FFA rabbit and cavy workshop will be held Sunday, March 22, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Muscatine Agriculture Learning Center in Mus-

catine, Iowa.

This state wide and multi state workshop is sponsored by Iowa State University, Iowa State Rabbit Breeders Association, Cedar Rapids Rabbit Breeders, Mississip-

pi Valley Rabbit Breeders, Fred's Feed from West Liberty, Nutrena Nature Wise Feeds, Mike Avesing, and the Muscatine Agriculture Learning Center.

Contact Lynne Rechterman (563-260-5295) for more information.

Rabbit and Cavy Workshop

Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Scott County 4-H members!

Virtual Reality Welding…Semi Truck Driving Simulation…CNC Machines and 3D Printing...Robotics…If these things sound interesting, do we have the experience for you…STEM in Action! STEM in Action! is a new day long experience for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Scott County 4-H members.

Come join us on Friday, March 20, for a tour of the John T. Blong Technology Center where we will try our hand at virtual reality welding, see what it’s like to drive a big rig while sitting behind the wheel in a semi-truck driving simulator and learn how to use CNC (computer numerical control) machines for 3D printing and machining tools. After our experience at the Blong Center, we will travel to Eldridge to eat lunch at Happy Joe’s. During the afternoon, we will see STEM in Action as we observe these skills, learn about ro-botics and much more while we tour Genesis Systems, a robotic systems integration company.

When: Friday, March 20, 2020

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per youth

John T. Blong Technology Center (8500 Hillandale Road, Davenport)

Genesis Systems (8900 N. Harrison Street, Davenport)

Space is limited. If you are interested in attending, please contact Emily at ejlyon@iastate.edu to reserve your spot!

STEM in Action!

The Scott County Extension office is looking for help from 4-Hers or a 4-H Club to help us design and make carts (similar to furniture movers) to use to move large projects on Static and Horticulture Judging days.

If you or your club is interested please email Emily at ejlyon@iastate.edu

Community Service Opportunity

For 2020: All 4-H livestock exhibitors will be re-

quired to be YQCA certified for county and

State Fair exhibition for the following: Beef, Dairy

Cattle/Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine.

Youth who completed the FSQA test-out option previously, will be granted certification

through their respective expiration date.

YQCA will be offered both online, as well as, in person. It is an annual training that builds on

the curriculum each year. The online training will cost $12 per member per year, while the in

person training will cost $3 per member per year. To sign up for a training please visit https://

yqca.learngrow.io to login with your 4-H online credentials. Make sure to sign up for the

course for your age during the 2019 Calendar Year! You may sign up for in-person trainings in

other counties.

Scott County In-Person YQCA Training:

Monday, March 23rd, 6:30-7:30 pm — Scott County Extension Office

YQCA

Spread the word: registration is open for the Go Further Conferences, held

Thursday, March 26; Monday, April 6; and Sunday, April 26. Go Further is a one-

day conference on the Iowa State campus for middle school and high school girls

to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields and how

to infuse their passions within a career. The program is put on by the Program

for Women in Science and Engineering at Iowa State University.

Registration fee is $15, to learn more and register visit the Go Further Confer-

ence webpage.

Check with your school on possible bussing.

Go Further Conference for Girls

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.

The Iowa Dairy Goat Association is hosting a free showing and fitting clinic Satur-

day, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bondurant, Iowa. Attendees should plan to

bring salad or dessert for the potluck lunch. All Share-a-Kid winners are encour-

aged to attend.

Contact Judi Nayeri to sign-up

Updated Quick Reference on Foods

Free Showing and Fitting Clinic for Dairy Goats

An updated version of HS 76 Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs Quick Reference Guide is now in the Exten-

sion store. The revised Spanish version of this publication is expected to be posted within a week. This pub-

lication is reviewed and revised every 1-2 years. Please use the following permalink when referencing this

document on your county site to ensure the most current, accessible version is being accessed:

https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434

The 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 sup-

ports the State Council’s efforts. Clubs should complete the Count your

Clovers pledge form and return the bottom portion to local County Ex-

tension Offices by Friday, May 15. Counties should complete the County

Summary Sheet to tabulate all club contributions and submit one check

to the Iowa 4-H Foundation from club accounts. Learn more about the 4

-H’ers for 4-H Campaign on the Iowa 4-H Foundation webpage.

Questions contact Emily Saveraid (515-294-1552).

4-H’ers for 4-H Campaign

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. Find out more information and resister on

the Design Dimensions webpage.

Design Camp

Videos about different breeds of poultry were recent-

ly added to the 4-H Poultry webpage. Videos were

provided by Ohio State University. Link to videos is lo-

cated near the bottom of the 4-H Poultry webpage

under “Other Resources.”

It’s a Mystery Trip! Save the Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Save the date for the first Scott County 4-H Mystery trip! On Tuesday, June 16, Interme-diate and Senior 4-H members will have the opportunity to embark on a day long adven-ture with Emily Lyon serving as your Mystery Trip Guide. We will depart from the Scott County Extension office early that morning to destinations unknown by the youth participants. Par-ents will be in the know. Be watching for more infor-mation to come, but put it on your calendars now! Space will be limited for this exciting journey!

New Iowa 4-H Poultry Breed Video Resources

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

AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

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What is Global Citizenship?

Global Citizenship involves people of all ages understanding the world around us and our place in it. Global Citizenship requires working to develop and share understanding with others so that they can be re-sponsible and knowledgeable global citizens. Appreciation for all cultures, including one’s own as well as a desire to learn and explore issues affecting societies, agriculture, environment, and resources around the globe, are key compo-nents that make up Global Citizenship.

Global Citizenship is a youth development program under the Civic Engagement priority area within Iowa 4-H. It can be found within the State 4-H Council, the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, 4-H at the Iowa State Fair and more.

Upcoming Events:

Global Citizenship Day - August 20, 2020

Global Clover:

We have began editions of the “Global Clover” for 4-H clubs across the state! Our intent is to feature a different country around the world each month, each of these countries has a 4-H program or similar. In order for youth to understand what Global Citizenship is for them and how they can both impact the world and be impacted by the world around them, we want to highlight different countries, languages, economics, activities, traditions outside Iowa and the U.S.We also have a service project or activity of sorts with each month’s Global Clover. The service activity will relate to the featured country.

January - South Korea

Clubs, staff teams, and extension councils are encouraged to sign up for the Healthy

Living Club Challenge and integrate healthy practices into their monthly meetings by

offering water, fruits and vegetables, and/or physical activity. A new approach this

year introduces techniques for improving mental wellness through monthly “bonus

challenges.” Earn “miles” by completing challenges and moving your club/team

across the map by the end of June. Check out the Iowa 4-H Healthy Living Ambassa-

dors webpage to register and gain resources for your meetings.

Healthy Living Club Challenge

Created by 4-H Global Citizenship Student Worker, Katelin Pagel

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GLOBAL CLOVER February Edition

Name of Country: Nepal

Quick Facts:

Location

Asia

Capital

Kathmandu

Population

28,891,147

Official Language

Nepali

Fun Facts!

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain

in the world. Mount Everest is locat-

ed on the border between Nepal

and Tibet. The mountain is 29,029 ft.

tall which is equivalent to the height

of 20 Empire State Buildings stacked

on top of each other!

Cows are considered sacred in

Nepal. Many cows roam around the

country freely. The cow is the

national animal of Nepal and it is

illegal to eat meat from cows.

The 4-H Connection:

• 4-H Nepal is the first registered 4-H organization in South Asia. 4-H in Nepal was founded in 2014. Nepal is leading 4-H campaigns to start 4-H in India, Sir Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan.

• Through 4-H Nepal, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H’s “learning by doing” philosophy of youth development.

• The 4-H motto in Nepal is “To Make the Best Better”

Motto in Nepali: Uttama bēsṭa banā'unakō lāgi.

• Nepal 4-H Rational:

1. Head: represents managing and thinking skills.

2. Heart: represents relating and caring skills.

3.Hands: represent working and giving skills.

4.Health: represents living and being skills.

Connection:

Get to know your heritage!

Did you know that Nepal has the world's densest concentration of World Heritage sites? Well...what does this mean?

Heritage sites are landmarks or areas selected by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization for having cultural, historical, scientific or any other form of significance. This means that the people of Nepal really appreciate and honor their culture.

Your task:

This month discover your heritage. Ask a family member about your heritage and then research more about it. Find out what makes you, you! Make a poster, PowerPoint, or write a paper to let others know about your culture and how neat it is! Consider submitting your creation about your culture as a project to your county fair for judging!

Sources:

http://4hnepal.org.np/background/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Nepal

https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/nepal-population/

https://www.tripsavvy.com/mount-everest-facts-1458258

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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WORDS OF WISDOM

““Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it.”

—Ella Williams

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”

—Henry David Thoreau

Clover Kids

Do you know someone who is interested in

Clover Kids? Any K-3rd Grader is encour-

aged to sign-up with us!

Contact ejlyon@iastate.edu

Fair Dates for 2020

Mississippi Valley Fair:

August 4th - 9th

Iowa State Fair:

August 13th - 23rd

Thank you to all that came out to Family Fun Night! I had a great time playing trivia and

meeting many of you! I am thankful for the great weather we had and hope everyone enjoyed the meal and

the raffle! Big shout outs to Lisa Zelle, County Council, Angie Ehlers and Lanette Paper for all of their help

making the event successful. Be on the look out for more information in the coming months about fair

changes, fair book updates and much more!

As always, if you ever have questions, do not hesitate to reach out!

ejlyon@iastate.edu | 563-359-7577

Emily Lyon Scott County 4-H Program Coordinator

Notes From Your 4-H Coordinator

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4-H Calendar 2020

5: County Council Meeting

1: Kundel Scholarship Due

8: County Council Meeting

20: STEM in Action

23: YQCA - In-Person training

28: State Recognition Day

1: Beef Verification in 4-H

Online by 11:59

9: County Council Meeting

Scott County

Extension Office

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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February March April

For Scott Scoop 2020Raffle Donor Raffle Item Winner of Item

Animal Family Veterinary Care Center ISU Tote Bag, Lawn Chair & Koozie Cassi PaustianAuliff, Pete & Linda John Deere Combine Bonnie BoldtBein, Gary & Karen 6 person tent & Air Mattress Mitchell MessBein, Gary & Karen Sno Spinner Zachary HauschBein, Gary & Karen Snow Tube Korey KobergBernick, Dan, Karen & Hope Wireless Fitness Earbuds Leanne MusalBernick, Dan, Karen & Hope $10 Chick-Fil-A Gift Card Lisa ZelleBernick, Dan, Karen & Hope $10 Chick-Fil-A Gift Card Abbi LafrenzBlake, Kevin, Cindy & Family $25 Fandango Gift Card Meghan KeeneyBlue Grass Feed & Seed $25 Gift Card & Nutrena Cap Logan LyonBlue Grass Feed & Seed Cattle Whip Dave MartzBlue Grass Feed & Seed Cattle Whip Joe SchoenthalerBlue Grass Jr./Int. Sunshine Workers Chocolate Lover's Basket Sammie GarnerBlue Grass Jr./Int. Sunshine Workers Game Basket Jarrett MorganBlue Grass Jr./Int. Sunshine Workers S'mores Basket Ian KeeneyBlue Grass Sr. Sunshine Workers Pizza Basket Joe SchoenthalerBlue Grass Sr. Sunshine Workers S'mores Basket Sammie GarnerBoldt, Chelsey Craft Night In Basket Tammy TunisBoldt, Gerald Trucking $25 Farm & Fleet gift card Zachary HauschBoldt, Gerald Trucking $25 Farm & Fleet gift card Bob GeurinkCorner Grill, Blue Grass $25 gift card Melissa KordickCorner Grill, Blue Grass $10 gift card Marsha RatermannCorner Grill, Blue Grass $10 gift card Sean BlakeCorner Grill, Blue Grass $10 gift card Brenda JamisonCounty Council Keep Warm Basket Christy MillerDaufeldt Family Spa Day Basket Tammy TunisDavenport West Athletic Boosters West Spirit Wear Abigaile PaperDick -N-Sons Lumber Candle Basket Darla SpencerDick -N-Sons Lumber Cord Reel Work Light Korey KobergDierickx, Paul & Jayne Razor Scooter Parker EngelbrechtDierickx, Paul & Jayne Nerf Gun Parker EngelbrechtDierickx, Paul & Jayne Echo Dot Cassi PaustianEhlers, Brian, Angie & Rachel Breakfast Basket Mark MessGago-Paustian, Carol Tupperware Bonnie BoldtGago-Paustian, Carol Tupperware Tammy TunisGolinghorst, Joe, Lindsay & Family Game Basket Lisa ZelleGolinghorst, Richard & Mary Valentine Basket Dave TunisGolinghorst, Richard & Mary Super Bowl Basket Ian KeeneyIsabel Bloom Farmer Plaque Leanne Musal

JL Farms - Josh & Cassie VanDeWalle Nail Polish Strips Brody SchoenthalerJL Farms - Josh & Cassie VanDeWalle Farm Playset Danielle BlakeKeppy, Glen & Jean 32” Insignia TV Kody KobergKeppy, Glen & Jean Drone Erin EngelbrechtKeppy, Glen & Jean Microscope Kim PowellKeppy, Glen & Jean $15 iTunes gift card Abigaile PaperLeClaire Boosters $25 Theisen's gift card Zachary HauschLeClaire Happy Jrs. $25 Texas Roadhouse gift card Faith KraklioLeClaire Happy Jrs. $25 Cracker Barrel gift card Marsha RatermannMaloney's Pub $30 Gift Card Kevin BlakeMississippi Valley Fair Fun Card Cassi PaustianMo Brady's/Miss Mamie's $25 Gift Card Abigaile PaperMosier, Jerry & Carol Chicago Cubs Blanket Mark MessMosier, Jerry & Carol $10 Joann Gift Card Melissa KordickMosier, Jerry & Carol 32” Duffle Bag on Wheels Mark MessNorth Scott Athletic Boosters North Scott Apparel Mark MessNorth Scott Athletic Boosters North Scott Spiritwear Lauren WallNeedham Excavating Wi-Fi Weather Station Becky VanNicePaper, Abigaile $20 Bath & Body gift card Brenda JamisonPaper, Garvin Iowa Hawkeye Blanket Christy MillerPaul Meyer Chemical Fishing Pole & Tackle Box Isaac EwoldtPaul Meyer Chemical $20 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card Bonnie BoldtPioneer Pioneer Merchandise Ethan HauschPioneer Pioneer Merchandise Melissa KordickPioneer Pioneer Merchandise Abigaile PaperPrecision Builders Moon Light Cora GolinghorstRudy's $10 gift card Joe SchoenthalerRudy's $10 gift card Tammy TunisSchaefer, Randy & Kathy $10 Whitey's Gift Card Brenda JamisonSchaefer, Randy & Kathy $10 Whitey's Gift Card Joe SchoenthalerScott County Cattlemen's 2 adult & 1 child banquet ticket Danielle BlakeScott County Extension 4-H Lawn Chair Christy MillerScott County Soil & Water Conservation Emergency Roadside Kit Kody KobergScott County Soil & Water Conservation Wireless Headphones Kim PowellSheridan Sluggers ISU Gear Bundle Becky VanNiceTexas Roadhouse Dinner for 2 Leanne MusalTexas Roadhouse Dinner for 2 Marsha RatermannTexas Roadhouse Dinner for 2 Jennifer WeyenethZelle Family Pyrex Storage Set & Book Mark Mess