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October 2020

A Note from Your CYC…

October is one of my favorite months. Leaves

are changing, the air gets crisp, combines

harvesting fields, AND we celebrate 4-H!

National 4-H Week is the first full week of

October each year. Many people will celebrate

across the country and I hope you will too.

Whether that’s wearing a 4-H/green shirt next

Wednesday, finding a pumpkin in our

scavenger hunt, sharing photos on social

media, or talking to a friend about joining, all

are ways of celebrating.

I hope to see you and your family- safely- at

Fire Up on Sunday, October 4 for trivia and

outdoor games. This will be an event to kick

off National 4-H Week!

Stay Safe and

Celebrate 4-H! Amanda Rau

County Youth/4-H Coordinator

Looking Ahead

October

1: Record Books and Officer Books due!

1: Youth Council Apps due!

1: 4hOnline 2.0 opens and enrollments

can begin online! **Paper forms will not be

accepted this year.

4: Fire Up! 4-6 pm

@ Grace Lutheran Camp

4-10: National 4-H Week

6: Giving Tuesday for 4-H Foundation

12: Winner Announced for Photo Challenge

12: New Volunteer Training, 6 pm

@ Extension Office

18: Healthy Living Ambassador Apps Due

19-24: Go Further STEM Conference

November

1: Record Book Awards Due to Amanda

15: Officer Training via Zoom

*At your club meeting: Recognition Night (see p. 2)

December

1: Last day to enroll without a late fee!

Clinton County Connection

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

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

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Officer Training Save the Date Save the date for virtual officer training! We’ll

be gathering via Zoom on November 15. The

tentative time is 1 pm but stay tuned.

This will be a FUN, interactive Zoom where

we’ll meet as a large group first then break out

into officer positions. Members will need to

register so we know your positions ahead of

time. This is a combined training with Cedar,

Jones, and Clinton counties. Remember,

officer training is for ALL officers, regardless

of years you’ve been an officer. We can all

learn something!

Enrollment Fees Breakdown Your $45 Member Enrollment Fee:

$30 Iowa 4-H Program Fee

$5 Iowa 4-H 4hOnline Support Fee

$10 County Support (workshops, events, etc.)

*Enrolled before Dec 1 you’ll receive a $5

credit from the Clinton County 4-H

Foundation. Members will owe $40 each.

*Returning members enrolling after Dec 1 will

be issued a $10 late fee and not receive the

$5 credit. This means they owe $55 each.

Premium Checks Still Available

Please make plans to pick up your premium

check at the Extension Office. We’re open

7:30-5 Monday-Thursday and 7:30-2 on

Friday. Can’t make it? You can call or email

our office and designate

someone else to pick up

your check.

Checks will be available at Fire Up, find

Amanda to sign out your check!

PLEASE Take This Survey Please fill out this short survey to help the

Extension Office staff communicate better

with you as members, parents, and club

leaders. Survey: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/

jfe/form/SV_5AXyES8qOE7gAAZ

One More Survey for

Fall/Spring Programming With a new 4-H year, it’s the perfect time to

see what more youth in our county want to

learn about. Please fill out this interest survey

to help the Extension Staff gage what types of

workshops to offer– whether virtually or in-

person depending on recommendations.

Survey link: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/

form/SV_3lO5eschi8C7A9f

Recognition Night Update

Out of an abundance of caution, our 4-H staff

has chosen to modify our traditional

recognition night to limit mingling between

school districts.

Plan A

- Amanda will visit your club in Nov/Dec to

present awards. She’ll bring treats too!

- Please invite family members and remember

our physical distancing guidelines.

- A youth council member will join to help.

- Certain awards will have a video presented

too so all 4-H members can view.

Plan B

- If things change and we can’t host club

meetings safely, the youth council and

Amanda will host a recognition night on

Facebook/YouTube Live. We hope you’ll join!

- Record books and awards will be available

for pick up in different town locations after the

ceremony. Stay tuned for details.

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

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

County Level

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4-H Fire Up! At Grace Camp

We still want to have Fire Up! this year even

though it will look a little different! Mark your

calendar for October 4 from 4-6pm. Snacks

will be available. 4-H’ers/Clover Kids, parents

and friends are all welcome to attend!

Tentative plan includes:

4 pm - trivia in one building (prizes for winning

teams!!) and games/activities in another. No

need to pre-register teams. Teams of 4

please. Plan to be outside if possible.

5 pm - We’ll split into clubs for individual club

meetings. Clubs can give announcements/

updates and even have a business meeting.

6 pm - Wrap up and head home

Have a friend interested in learning more

about 4-H? Bring them along! Amanda will be

happy to answer questions and get them

enrolled. The premium check box will be

there too! Ask Amanda to sign yours out.

Foundation Giving Day– Tues Mark your calendars for October 6 as Clinton

County 4-H Foundation Giving Day! We’re

excited to share a new website to allow

friends and family to easily donate to the

Foundation online. Members can also start

their own fundraising campaign through this

website. Anyone can donate to the

Foundation anytime however October 6 is

dedicated as a “push” day for donations

online. Payments online will only be accepted

on October 6. More information:

Clinton County 4-H Foundation website:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/

content/clinton-county-4-h-foundation

How can YOU participate in

National 4-H Week?

• Attend 4-H Fire Up at Grace Camp • Social Media Photo Challenge

• Winner gets a 4-H prize bundle and a gift card!

• Don’t have social media? Email your photo and caption to clinton4h@iastate.edu and we’ll share for you.

• Hang a poster on your locker • Sample poster included or make

your own! • Share our Giving Tuesday post and

encourage someone to donate • Wear your 4-H shirt (or something

green!) on Wednesday, people across the country will be wearing theirs.

• Participate in the pumpkin scavenger hunt • Follow us on Facebook to see all of the

fun (and throwback photos!) Links to items here (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/news/celebrate-national-4-h-week)

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! Follow along with our Facebook pumpkin scavenger hunt for 4-H Week! Here’s how it works… October 5-9th we’ll hide a 4-H pumpkin somewhere in Clinton County. If you find the pumpkin 1st, you’ll receive a prize! How you participate: 1) Watch our Facebook page for a hint each

morning of where the pumpkin of the day is located.

2) When you find the pumpkin, email the code on the bottom and a photo of you with it to clinton4h@iastate.edu ASAP.

3) We’ll post the pumpkin has been found and you get to keep the pumpkin! Display it somewhere to show your 4-H pride.

4) Claim your prize at the Extension Office in DeWitt before November 1!

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

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

County Level (con’t)

Join 4-H today!

A Proud Member/Alumnus of the

4-H Club

C L I N T O N C O U N T Y S O C I A L M E D I A P H O T O C H A L L E N G E

Spotlight Sunday: Share one activity or project areayou or your club participates in.

Mark-It Monday: Post a "I Support 4-H" sign on yourlocker or around your community.

"Tell Everyone" Tuesday: Speak to a classroom or localgroup about your experience in 4-H and the skillsyou've learned.

Wear-It Wednesday: Wear your 4-H shirt with pride!

Thankful Thursday: Send a thoughtful note (or treats!)to a 4-H volunteer/someone who helps you be better.

Favorite Friday: Share your favorite 4-H memory.

Service Saturday: Join with fellow 4-H members to giveback to your community with service learning.

Snap a photo of the daily challenge

Check back for winners!

3 Steps to Enter for a Prize!1.

2. Post your photo on Facebook and tag Clinton County 4-H Youth Development1.

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STEM Conference for Girls

Registration Open

Registration is now open for the Fall 2020 Go

Further Girls STEM Conference, which is free

and will offered virtually. The conference is

coordinated by the Program for Women in

Science and Engineering (WISE), and is

geared for girls in grades 8-10 who want to

learn more about STEM career fields. You can

pick different sessions to attend throughout

the October 19-24, 2020 (Website: https://

www.wise.iastate.edu/outreach/gofurther-)

Iowa 4-H Seeking Healthy

Living Ambassadors Youth leaders are being sought for the 2020-2021 Healthy Living Ambassador role. If you have a local teen interested in nutrition, health, food security issues, and mental wellness, please encourage them to apply. Deadline is Sunday, Oct. 18. Visit the Healthy Living Ambassador page for more information on the position and the link to apply. (Website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa-4-h-healthy-living-ambassadors)

Free “On Their Own and OK”

Registration Open During this time when many parents are working from home or families are isolated at home, they may have more opportunities to help their children build skills. On Their Own and OK is tailored for parents and children in fourth through sixth grade. Registration is online and families have until October 12 to sign up. The four-week program will begin on October 22, and each week, participants will receive directions via email for a hands-on family learning experience using materials typically found at home. More information: www.extension.iastate.edu/news/their-own-and-ok-iowa-4-h-program-teaches-children-home-alone-skills

National 4-H Council Announces

Canceled and Virtual Programs

The following programs have been canceled:

• 2021 Citizenship Washington Focus Presidential Inauguration

• 2021 National Youth Photography Summit The following programs will be held virtually:

• 2020 National Youth STEM Summit

• (Nov. 6-8, 2020)

• 2021 National Youth Healthy Living Summit

• (February 11-14, 2021)

• 2021 National Youth Agri-Science Summit

• (March 4-7, 2021)

• 2021 National 4-H Conference

• (April 10-15, 2021)

• 2021 Citizenship Washington Focus

• (Summer 2021 TBD)

Further details will be shared as programs are

developed.

New Volunteer Training New Volunteer Training is required for new 4-H

or Clover Kids adult volunteers. Leaders are

not the only ones who attend! Are you a parent

that helps out? We want to see you at training

on October 12 at 6 pm.

Volunteers committing to helping clubs or as

project leaders are required to attend a

regional new volunteer training within the first

12 months of being screened and approved as

a 4-H volunteer.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/

events/344220456820895

Registration: https://

form.jotform.com/202724371703146

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

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

State/National Level

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Step 1: Visit https://v2.4honline.com/

The new website is compatible with laptops and mobile devices.

Step 2: If you’re a returning member, use the same 4hOnline email and password and login.

If you’ve never had an account in 4hOnline, click “Don’t have an account”

Step 3: Review your information CAREFULLY. Some data from the old 4hOnline moved to odd

places in the new system. Please double check everything before advancing to the

next screen.

Step 4: You should be able to pay online with a credit/debit card. You can also mail us a check

or drop off payment at the Extension Office anytime we’re open. (Enrollment Fees

breakdown is on page 2)

Note: If you club pays for your dues OR contributes to your dues, you will NOT want to

pay with a credit card without checking the amount. Our office cannot reimburse you.

If you’re not sure if your club pays or not, ask your 4-H’er or call/email Amanda.

Step 5: Submit and wait for Amanda to approve it!

Important Notes: • A FULL step by step help sheet can be found: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4honline-

information-families-and-leaders

• Emergency Contacts have changed. Please enter the first person you want us to call if your

youth is with us and we need to reach you. This may be the same information in the parent/

guardian box and that’s ok.

• Some volunteers/adults will have trouble enrolling because it won’t let you save your birthdate.

This is a known issue and we don’t have a solution

yet other than to refresh your page.

• Additional consent agreement has been added for

virtual programming. Please review before

agreeing to this consent and all consents.

• Some features are just not ready yet but they will be.

Be patient.

• Leaders– there will be a training to help you navigate

the feature you have in November. Stay tuned.

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

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

Enrolling in 4hOnline 2.0

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Enrollment Fees Breakdown Your $30 Member Enrollment Fee:

$5 4hOnline Support Fee

$15 to Your Clover Kids Club for Supplies

$10 County Program Support

*Members enrolling before Dec 1st will receive

a $5 credit from the Clinton County 4-H

Foundation. Members will owe $25 each.

*Returning members enrolling after Dec 1st,

will be issued a $10 late fee and not receive

the $5 credit from the Foundation. This means

you will owe $40 per member.

Enrollment is Open Be sure to review the page in this newsletter

explaining how to re-enroll in the new

4hOnline system. Your login will be the same

but the website has changed. Now you’ll visit

https://v2.4honline.com/

Questions or need help? Give us a call at 563-

659-5125! We’re happy to help.

Looking Ahead

October

1: Wonder League Interest Due to Amanda

4: 4-H Fire Up! 4-6 pm

@ Grace Lutheran Camp

4-10: National 4-H Week!

12: New Volunteer Training, 6 pm

@ Extension Office

?: Club Meetings, check with your leader

4-H Fire Up! At Grace Camp

We still want to have Fire Up! this year even

though it will look a little different! Mark your

calendar for October 4 from 4-6pm. Due to

current guidelines, there will NOT be a soup

cook-off. Snacks will be available. 4-H’ers/

Clover Kids, parents and friends are all

welcome to attend!

The plan is:

4 pm - We’ll have games and outside activities

for K-3 youth to have fun and be safe!

5 pm - We’ll split into clubs for individual club

meetings. Clover Kids groups will be able to

give announcements/updates for their club.

6 pm - Wrap up and head home

Have a friend interested in learning more about

4-H or Clover Kids? Bring them along! Amanda

will be happy to answer questions and get them

enrolled.

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

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

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