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Guthrie County Extension, 212 State Street, Guthrie Center, IOWA 50115 | 641-747-2276 |

Office Hours 8—4:30 Monday—Friday LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/

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2 Static Exhibit Judging, Com-

munication Day

3 Sewing, Breads & Watercolor

Workshops

4 Communications Information

5 Preserve the Taste of Sum-

mer and Judging Workshops

6 Club and Member Information

7 Calendar/Club Happenings

Carolyn Wilson

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Share the Fun Are you making plans to Share the Fun? Share the Fun can be any enter-tainment that you would like to do. It can be dancing, singing, or playing the piano. It could also be a skit put on by the entire club or just a few members. Eight minutes is the maximum time allowed. I would like to challenge you to participate by offering an ice cream party, complete with toppings, to the two clubs who have the largest percentage of members participate in Share the Fun! Winning entries will advance to the Iowa State Fair. Call 641-747-2276 to register (by July 3) if you plan to partici-pate or if you need more information.

GUTHRIE COUNTY NEWSLETTER

Mary Ebert Vick Frohling Carolyn Wilson Program Coordinator Office Coordinator County Youth Coordinator mebert@iastate.edu Frohling@iastate.edu cjwilson@iastate.edu Phone: 641-747-2276

Welcome back,

Katie!

Katie Lehman is back for

the summer to help with

day camps, 4-H events,

and fair preparation. Stop

by to say “hi” or to have

her help with your ques-

GUTHRIE COUNTY EXTENSION

June 2012

Dog obedience classes have started

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WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H//GUTHRIE

LOCAL 4-H NEWS

Static Exhibit Judging

Communication Day Set

Come join the excitement at the Guthrie County Com-munications Day on Monday, July 16, from 1 – 5:30 p.m. at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds Community Building. There are so many options that you’re sure to find one that is right for you! Educational Presentations—You have the opportunity to give a presentation about something that interests you. You can give a presentation on just about anything! Working Exhibits –These are audience interactive and

demonstrate or teach directly to a small group. The

audience participates in a “hands on” activity and takes

home the item that they made with you.

Extemporaneous speaking—This contest gives you the

opportunity to choose a topic and prepare a speech in

thirty minutes to give to a judge. If you’re good at last

minute preparation, this contest maybe for you!

Poster—Communicate in a visual rather than an oral form.

Choose from one of this year’s themes and get creative.

Please contact the Extension Office with any questions

you may have. Contact the Extension Office by July 12 to

schedule your presentation or working exhibit.

LOCAL 4-H NEWS

July 16 from 1 to 6 p.m. Youth entering non-livestock exhibits for the Guthrie County Fair will participate in a conference judging ex-perience on Monday, July 16, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Community Building at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds. A goal card or write up should be attached to each ex-hibit along with a fair entry tag. A write up done in advance will usually be better than one that you put together when you arrive at judging. Information needed includes: 1) What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)? ) 2) What steps did you take to learn or do this? Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood. The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit. 3) What were the most important things you learned?

Photography exhibits must include a photography label instead of a goal card. It is suggested you limit yourself to the best 5—10 photos. Food and nutrition prepared exhibits must include the recipe and site the source of the recipe. Preserved foods must include the Food preservation Label.

Photography and preserved food labels are available at the

Extension Office.

Remember: Each exhibit needs a unique goal . This in-

cludes photography.

Check the exhibit tip sheets at http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/tipsheets.htm for

more information about preparing your exhibits and your

write-ups.

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Communications Day Monday, July 16 1 to 5:30 p.m.

Guthrie County Fairgrounds Community Building

Educational Presentations If there are any special needs such as TV, VCR, electrical outlet, etc., please contact the Extension Office at 641-747-2276.

Guideline for County Presentations Educational Presentations provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to personally demon-

strate their communication skill by presenting knowledge, information or a process to gain a desired response from an audience.

Educational Presentations may be on any topic. Educational Presentations may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. 4-H members may

participate in only one educational presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair.

The presentation must be long enough to cover the subject, but should not exceed

15 minutes. Each individual or group will furnish his or her supplies. Educational Presentations will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Subject matter – selection and content. Delivery – voice, grammar, salesmanship, workmanship, personal appear-

ance, and ability to handle questions. Results – Audience interest and achievement of purpose.

Working Exhibits

1. Working Exhibits provide an opportunity for youth to communicate and interact with an audience in an informal way.

2. Working Exhibits may be on any topic. The best subjects involve actions by the

youth or involves the audience in some doing, tasting, smelling, or judging. The youth's subject should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience.

3. A working Exhibit may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. 4. Each individual or group will furnish their own supplies. The youth should have

enough supplies for 30 participants. 5. Many stages of the exhibit or product should be ready so that any step can be

discussed. No set format should be used. Questions that might be asked as starters are: a. Have you seen ...? b. Would you like to know how to ...? c. May I show you how ... ?

6. Working Exhibits will be evaluated on the following criteria:

a. Topic- interesting, suitability, and knowledge of topic. b. Presentation - enthusiasm, techniques, informal approach (note pres-

entation involvement of audience, information presented, ability to handle questions, education value and personal

appearance). 7. County: Working Exhibits presentation length will be:

4-6th graders - 15 minutes 7th graders and above - 25 minutes.

Poster Exhibits Guidelines for County Posters All posters must be designed on , or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core

board – size minimum of 14” x20” or maximum of 15” x 22”. . They may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, or collage. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board. Each post must have the comleted Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

The themes for “Communicating Through 4-H Posters” are:

4-H is …. (open to 4-H’ers interpretation) Join 4-H “Brighten Your World” (the 2012 Iowa Youth and 4-H Conference theme) Nothing Compares (the 2012 Iowa State Fair Theme)

Extemporaneous Speaking

Participants must be senior aged 4-H’ers, having completed 9th grade. Each contestant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak

on, thirty minutes before the contest. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The selected topic will not be available to the other contestants.

Each contestant will have 30 minutes of preparation time. Contestants may bring his/her own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings

for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation. Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines

(cannot be notes, outlines or speeches prepared by contestant or an-other person).

Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4-H pro-gram.

Note cards will be provided in the preparation room, and they may be used in delivering the speech.

Each speech shall be not less than four or more than six minutes, with five minutes additional time allowed for related questions which shall be asked by the judge.

No props, gadgets, posters, or audiovisuals of any sort are permitted. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Content related to topic Knowledge of the subject Organization of material Power of expression Voice State presence General effect Response to questions

Share-the-Fun ** **This event will be judged on Thursday, July 12 as a part of the Cloth-

ing Event Fashion Show which begins at 6:30 p.m. at New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Call the office by July 3 to register for Share the Fun.

This is an opportunity to show off any talent or fun thing you like to do in

front of an audience. It can be a club skit, piano solo, a dance or anything that you or a group of friends would like to do.

ethnic traditions of Iowans and/or U.S. citizens. -The-Fun must have completed 4th through 12

grades, or equivalent, and be an active member of an Extension sponsored 4-H group in the current year.

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

AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

Sewing Workshop

Breads and More Workshop

Watercolor Workshop

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If you want to learn some different baking skills,

come learn the process for making yeast dinner rolls

and chiffon cake. While the rolls are rising and bak-

ing we will cover more food and nutrition informa-

tion and judging!

When: June 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Where: Guthrie Center High School Family and

Consumer Science Room

How: Call or email to sign up! 641-747-2276 or

xguthrie@iastate.edu. Please sign up before June

13th, but register early as class size is limited.

All materials provided.

Learn different techniques with watercolor under the direction of state fair winner and art enthusiast, Veda Sword. Leave with a finished product to take to the fair. Learn design elements and art principles while you work.

Monday, July 9, 9:30—11:30 a.m. at the Guthrie County Extension Office.

Call 641-747-2276 to register.

All supplies will be provided.

This is an open ended workshop where YOU choose the pat-tern and what you would like to make. On day 1 (June 5) we will talk about selecting, reading, and using a pattern. You will then, on your own, select a pattern and fabric of your choice. You will then have a whole following week to work on the project with us here to help you! Our first workshop session will be Tuesday, June 5 , 1:30—2:30 p.m. to discuss patterns and fabric.

Our other workshop sessions will be Monday, June 11—Friday, June 15, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. You can come and go as

you please to work on your sewing project—we will be here to help you. Call 641-747-2276 or email cjwil-son@iastate.edu to register. The class is filling quickly.

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MISSION STATEMENT

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

AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

LOCAL NEWS

This program is a comprehensive food preservation class that includes both informative sessions and a hands-on workshop that includes salsa making. It is for any youth, 7th grade or higher, and a parent who are interested in learning how to safely preserve foods! Any adult who is interested in learning how to do this proc-ess is encouraged to participate as well!

This program consists of four sessions; the first of which is mandatory, over food safety and canning ba-sics. The other three sessions are specific to what kind of food preservation you are interested in or are plan-ning to do.

The first (MANDATORY) session will be on June 6th from 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. this one covers Food Safety and Canning Basics. The other three sessions will be June 7th, June 19th, & June 20th -- all at 1:30 P.M.

Session 2 (June 7) Canning acid food and freezing foods, storage of frozen and refrigerated foods. This is re-quired for participants who want to attend a hot water bath (salsa making) workshop.

Preserve the Taste of Summer

Session 3(June 19) Pressure canning low- acid foods and preparation and canning of pickled and fermented foods

Session 4(June 20) Making and preserv- ing fruit spread and drying foods.

The hot water bath canning (salsa mak- ing) and freezing workshop will be held on Saturday, June 30th at 9:00 A.M. at the Panorama High School. There is also the possibility of doing an-other preservation workshop if there is enough group interest.

This is a very flexible program; you can pick and choose what you are interested in! Adults may also complete their workshops online if they wish to do so. Call the Extension Office at 641-747-2276 or email us at xguthrie@iastate.edu to register for any or all of the sessions.

LOCAL NEWS

Are You Ready For Judging Day? Workshop Whether you are new to 4-H or your just looking for

some help, you can come and learn:

what to prepare for the judge

how to decide which class is best to enter your ex-

hibit

special requirements

where to find resources available to help you

Come and ask the questions you are wondering about

before judging day!

The workshop will be held Monday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office. Refreshments will be served. Call the Extension Office at 641-747-2276 to let us know that you plan to attend

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4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

HORSE EXHIBITORS AKSARBEN INFORMATION

Club and Member Information

BEEF CARCASS PROGRAM 4-H CAMP CLOTHING EVENT DAY

HOST FAMILIES WANTED

It is not too late to sign up to par-ticipate in the 4-H fashion show at Clothing Event Day to be held on July 12. This includes purchasing an outfit (Clothing Selection), sew-ing an article of clothing (Fashion Revue), and the $15 challenge (purchase your outfit for less than $15) If you have not received a letter in the mail, call 641-747-2276 to schedule a time to show off your ensemble to the judge and get the required forms.

Members must call the Extension

Office by June 21 to sign up calves

for carcass harvest. Cattle project

will be weighed at the Sale Barn in

Guthrie Center on July 12th begin-

ning at 8 p.m. with loading at 9 p.m

If you have a bucket calf project, there is a simple report about your project that is due by August 15. Forms are available at the Exten-sion Office or on our website.

Want to get away this summer and meet new people? Consider 4-H Camp! There are tons of day camps and overnight camps to choose from for youth age 6 and older! Take a friend with you, you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend! http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/center/

Market lambs, hogs, meat goats,

and feeder calves can still be iden-

tified for AkSarBen. They must also

have DNA identification. Collection

envelopes are available at the Ex-

tension Office and must be re-

turned on or before June 15.

AkSarBen entries will be due to the

Extension Office on or before Au-

gust 10.

Looking for new experiences and cultural immersion for you and your family? Want to open your home to an exchange student or know some-one who would? Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS) is looking for host families for their exchange program. Students are English-speaking high school juniors from several counties, including Egypt, Thailand, Yemen, and Tanzania. IRIS works through the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program funded by the State Department. If you have questions, or would like informa-tion , contact IRIS directly at 515-292-7103 or check their website at www.iris-center.org.

Watch your mail for information about the horse workshops that you will be required to attend. The classes will cover nutrition, grooming, halter and riding. Final details are being worked out and you will be informed as soon as the information is available.

BUCKET CALF REPORTS

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

STATE FAIR ENTRY GUTHRIE COUNTY CALENDAR

June

4 Swine Committee Meeting—EO 6 pm

4 Youth Committee Meeting—EO—7 pm

5 Sewing Workshop—1:30 pm EO

6 Preserve the Taste of Summer (PTS)—

1:30 pm– Mandatory

7 PTS—Acid Food/Freezing—1:30 pm

10—13 5th and 6th Grade Camp

11-15 Sewing Workshop—1:30 pm EO

18 Bread and more workshop—8:30 am

19 PTS— Low Acid Food– 1:30 pm EO

20 PTS– Fruit spread/drying– 1:30 pm EO

20 Conference Orientation—6pm EO

26—28 State 4-H Conference and RoundUp

30 Salsa Workshop—9 am—Panorama HS

July

1 State Fair Entry Forms Due

2 Youth Committee Meeting - 7 pm

9 Watercolor Workshop—9:30 am EO

9 Are You Ready for Judging Day? Work

Shop at Extension Office—6 p.m.

10 Carcass Beef—Sale Barn—8 pm

12 Clothing Event judging—New Home

stead—1 pm

12 Clothing Event Fashion Show/Share the

Fun—New Homestead—6:30 pm

16 Communication Day 1—5:30 pm at

Community Building on Fairgrounds

16 Static Exhibit Judging 1—5:30 pm

Community Building on Fairgrounds

State Fair Winners Announced 7:45 pm

Calendar

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Leaders who missed the fall 2011 training “Cooking Up a Healthy 4-H Program” can now do the training online, or borrow a DVD from the Extension Office. The online training can be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hvolunteers/. If you choose, you can watch the DVD at home and return a learning guide and evaluation back to the office. Leader Training is mandatory and must be completed by September 15, 2012.

Livestock and horticultural projects can be entered at the Iowa State Fair by 4-H’ers who have completed grades 5—12. These projects do not need to be shown at the county fair. Livestock, including dogs and horses, must have been properly identified in 4-H online by May 15. 4-H’ers then need to fill out State Fair entry information into 4-H Online. Iowa.4honline.com There will be helpsheets for this process available at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/enrollment/helpsheets.htm the first part of June. This must be completed by July 1. If you need assistance, call Carolyn at the Extension Office, 641-747-2276. The 2012 State Fair 4-H Livestock Premium Book is posted online at the 4-H Livestock State Fair page. Also under the exhibitor info and forms columns you’ll find 4-H exhibitor order forms to pre-order tickets and parking passes for your family.

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GUTHRIE COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER

GUTHRIE COUNTY EXTENSION

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