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Hey Madison County 4-H,

I’m sure you are all wondering where the

newsletter has been. I have not written or sent a

newsletter since I started my position as the

Madison County CYC. I appreciate your

patience as I start my journey.

For those of you who have

not met me, I’m Casey

Wenstrand. I am very

passionate about 4-H and

am happy to start sharing

my passion with all of you.

I’m learning all about

Madison County 4-H and

taking notes on what things

work and what can be improved. I’m already

making plans to bring more opportunities to our

4-Hers.

Please take the time to read all about

Intermediate Youth Council and everything else

going on in Iowa 4-H and Madison County

Extension. I’m very excited to be your new CYC.

Don’t forget, I have an open door policy!

Please stop in and chat. If you ever have any

questions or concerns you can reach me at

caseyw@iastate.edu or (515) 462–1001.

Thank you,

Casey Wenstrand

Madison County Office Update:

Starting Monday, November 27th,

2017 the Madison County Extension Office will be open Monday- Friday 12:30- 4:30 pm and by appointment only. We will hold these office hours until the Office assistant Opening is filled.

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DECEMBER

1 Madison County Beef Queen Application Due

2 4-H Beef Weigh-In, 8-10:30 a.m.

8 4-H National Healthy Living Summit

Application Deadline

15 Youth Council Food Drive

JANUARY

1 4-H Livestock Identification Opens

15 Intermediate Council Application Due

18-19 Ricochet Facilitator Training

FEBRUARY

1 Deadline to verify Beef on 4-H Online

16-19 4-H National Healthy Living Summit

MARCH

3 Swine Weigh-In, 8-10:30 a.m.

Madison County Fairgrounds

APRIL

21 Sheep and Goat Weigh-in, 8-10:30 a.m.

Madison County Fairgrounds

MAY

15 Animal IDs Due in 4-H Online by 11:59 p.m.

ANIMALS + LIVESTOCK

Are you the next Madison County Beef Queen

Madison County Beef Queen applications are due

Dec.1, 2017 to the Madison County Extension Office.

Applications can be found on our website:

www.extension.iastate.edu/madison/

For questions or more information, contact Steve

Barger (515) 689- 5654

Beef Weigh-in

December 2, 2017 | 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Madison County Auction Barn

If you are wanting to show at the Iowa State Fair or

Aksarben Stock Show you will have to have each calf

retinal scanned at $5.00 a head.

4-H Livestock identification on 4-H Online

January 1, 2018 marks the first day you can log into

4-H Online to verify your animals. Beef must be done

by February 1, 2018.

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Youth Council Food Drive

Madison County Youth Council is having their second annual Food Drive. They are asking for each club to help them collect nonperishable food for the local food banks. All food needs to be dropped off at the Madison County Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on December 15.

Welcome Madison Co. Robotics 4-H Club Madison County 4-H wants to extend a warm welcome to our new Robotics 4-H Club and their leaders Nicole Willimans and Janis Hochstetler. The members of this club are competing as an FLL team on December 17 in Johnston, IA. Wish them luck!

UPCOMING EVENTS

CLASSIFIEDS

4-H National Healthy Living Summit Iowa 4-H will be taking applications to send to the National 4-H Healthy Living Summit at the National 4-H Conference Center from February 16-19, 2018 in Chevy

Join our Intermediate Youth Council Are you a 7 or 8 grade 4-Her? You’re eligible to apply for our Intermediate Youth Council!

Intermediate Youth Council members will meet once a month to brainstorm ideas for workshops, day camps, overnight camps, county fair activities and Clover Kid activities. Serving on Intermediate County Council is a great honor and responsibility. Do you have what it takes to be an awesome leader and role model? Fill out an application and return to the

Employment Opportunities

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Madison County is hiring several positions. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, visit our website at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/madison/ Jobs include:

Summer Internships

Madison County Fair Intern

Madison County Office Assistant

Donate to 4-Hers for 4-H 4-H’ers investing in 4-H’ers.This is the essence of the 4-H’ers for 4-H Campaign, sponsored each year by the State 4-H Council. The campaign raises money to fund projects that benefit 4-H members throughout the state. This year, our goal is to reach $29,000 with a suggested $3.00 per member donation. We also want every county in Iowa to participate! Let’s strengthen 4-H!

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MADISON COUNTY

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate

on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic infor-

mation, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran.

(Not all prohibited 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.

Farm Service Agency Youth Loan Program

Farm Service Agency offers a variety of opportunities for youth 10-20 with their Youth Loan program. The loan funds may be used to buy animals, equipment and supplies; buy, rent or repair needed tools or equipment; or pay operating expenses for a project. These are direct loans and have a maximum loan amount of $5,000.00 over a period of 1 to 7 years. The current interest rate is 2.750% for the month of November and varies from month to month. Additional information and application forms are available at your local FSA office,

or you can call at (712) 542-5137.

LOANS and SCHOLARSHIPS

Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships for 2018

The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications

are available for the 4-H Scholarship Program with over

90 scholarship opportunities to be awarded valued at

over $100,000. A complete list of scholarships, helpful

hints, eligibility, instructions and applications are

available online. The deadline is 11:50 p.m. on February

1, 2018. Questions or concerns? Please contact Mary

Clancy at (712) 830-1321. Mary will be in contact with

county offices regarding specific opportunities and

applicant eligibility for their 4-H'ers.

Attend the Ricochet Facilitator Training Adults who work with middle school youth in schools or out-of-school time youth programs are invited to attend Ricochet -- An Extreme Leadership Adventure facilitator training on January 18-19 at the Story County Extension office in Nevada, IA. Attendees will participate in experiential learning of leadership development: information, attitudes, communication, decision-making, and stress management skills. Day 1 = Richochet foundation and Level 1 activities; Day 2 = Richochet 2 and 3. Cost: $30 per day; Curriculum: $24. Register according to your needs. Contact Annette Brown, 515-432-3882 for more information.

4-H Exhibit Judges Trainings Offered East Central Iowa: January 27, 2018 from 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Reinig Center in Toledo, Iowa, 1007 Prospect Dr. If inclement weather, save Feb. 3 as snow date. Participants will enjoy learning from ISU Extension and Outreach staff as well as current 4-H judges. Registration and payment of $45 must be completed and received by Jan. 16, 2018. Register ONLINE or by paper form/flyer. For more information contact Annette Brown, 515.432.3882.

ATTENTION: LEADERS!

CONTACT US:

(515) 462-1011

117 N. John Wayne Dr.

Winterset, IA 50273

www.extension.iastate.edu/madison