 Events Calendar
January
12 New Volunteer Training/Annual leader training
17 4H 101
16 DuPont Grant applications due to County Office
20 4-H County Council Meeting
21 Office Closed (MLK Day)
30 DuPont Grant applications due to State office
February
1 Applications for State Opportunities due to State 4-H Office
1 Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship Applications due
1 Market Beef Verification Due Into 4-H Online
10 Tri-County Camp Teen Counselor applications due
12 4-H County Council Meeting
21 4-H 101
23 Rabbit Workshop at Christy Hall
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Important Dates!!!
March 30 Communication & Clothing Events
May 11 Sheep & Goat Weigh-in
May 15 Animal ID Deadline
June 1 Bucket/Bottle Calf Weigh-in
June 15 Fair Entry Deadline
July 20-24 Story County Fair
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4-H Enrollment for 2018-2019
Just a reminder that the 4-H enrollment fee INCREASED to $50 on January 1st, 2019 and the Clover Kid fee INCREASED to $15. To be able to approve your livestock at weigh in you must be an enrolled member. To be eligible to participate in the Story County Fair you must be a registered member by May 15th, 2019.
There is a help sheet on our website that will guide you through the process. If you need further assistance in getting enrolled please contact the office and we will be glad to help!
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Spend your day off of school having fun and learning with 4-H! Learn about various bird beaks, practice building a nest, make bird feeders with recycled items, and enjoy several crafts and related books. Students must bring a sack lunch.
Who: Students grade K-3
What: Come join our Americorps youth programmer to learn about winter birds and how you can be a citizen scientist!
When: Monday, January 21st
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Reiman Gardens
1407 S University Blvd
Ames, IA
Pre-registration with prepayment is required by Thursday January 17, 2019
Register here: https://www.reimangardens.com/events/
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YQCA
YQCA is required for all youth that plan to show livestock, excluding horse & dog. This online training has replaced FSQA. Log in to https://learngrow.io/ and use your 4H Online username and password to complete your training.
If you believe your FSQA is still valid or have any questions or need help, please contact the office.
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Volunteer to be a Tri-County 4-H Camp Teen Counselor or Adult Volunteer
Teens 16 and older (by July 30, 2019) and adults and are needed to make the 2019 Tri-County 4-H Camp a success. Leadership and communication skills, lots of enthusiasm, a desire to work with 4th-6th grade youth in a camping setting and willingness to put in long days are qualities needed for the roles.
Counselor and adult training will be July 30 and camp will be July 31-August 2 at the Boone YMCA Camp. Application forms are available at www.extension.iastate.edu/boone/news/tri-county-jr-4-h-camp. Counselor application deadline is February 10 and adult application deadline is July 1. Direct questions to 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Annette Brown, annbrown@iastate.edu or 515-432-3882.
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State 4-H Recognition Day
State 4-H Recognition is the process in which senior 4-H members in grades 9-12 can apply to be selected for special statewide opportunities such as awards and trips. The purpose of this event is to provide an avenue for youth recognition, and to provide young people with an opportunity to practice and grow leadership, communications, and college and career readiness skills through application and interview activities.
Please note, the processes related to State Recognition Day has changed. If you have participated in the past, you will find that the following changes have been made and may be helpful to know about in advance of applying.
- Application deadline 11:59PM February 1, 2019
- Interviews March 30, 2019, 9AM-3PM, ISU Campus
- The online application process has been moved to 4HOnline.
- Applications for each opportunity are in a fillable PDF format to facilitate a smoother process for writing, reviewing and revising prior to submission.
- One, one-page resume per youth is the only supplemental material requested in addition to your application(s).
- Project area awards and Iowa 4-H Reporters are both offered as a written-application-only process (no in-person interview required).
- Interviews for SESS Ambassador, National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress and State 4-H Council will be limited to a pre-determined maximum number and those will be determined through the written application round. Interviews will now be 20 minutes long instead of 10.
- More information can be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/recognition-opportunities
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Workshop Volunteers
Do you have knowledge you would like to share in a certain project area? We are looking for volunteers to help with upcoming 4-H workshops. If you are interested in helping with a workshop please contact the office. Please feel free to also share ideas you may have for workshops, or what you would like to see.
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Upcoming 4-H Workshops
February 23- Rabbit Workshop
May 6- Animal ID workshop
June 6- Fair Entry Workshop
If you would be interested in helping with any of the workshops listed above please contact the office at (515) 382-6551.
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Scholarship Opportunity
The Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship applications for the 4-H scholarship program are available November 20, 2018 through February 1, 2019. 4-H members are strongly encouraged to read and follow the helpful hints and instructions that are on the 4-H Foundation Scholarship webpage. Applications can be submitted online. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship Coordinator Mary Clancy by email or phone (712) 830-1321.
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Horse Project members and Families!
The first horse project meeting will be Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:30pm at the Story County Extension Office.
There will be a pizza party to celebrate The Quiz Bowl and Hippology teams who competed in Denver! The meeting will also give information for upcoming horse project related opportunities, like the Equine Extravaganza in March and summer horse clinics!
Please RSVP to Deanna Collins (deannacollins1@gmail.com) if you are planning to attend!
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4-H 101 (new member night)
Each month we will have a meeting, with each meeting having a different topic of discussion. Any and all 4-H youth are welcome to attend, along with youth who are interested in 4-H or Clover Kids but have not yet enrolled. Listed below is a list of meeting dates. All meetings will be held in the meeting room at the Extension Office. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have regarding these meetings.
- January 17
- February 21
- March 21
- April 18
- May 16
- June 13
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office.
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DuPont Pioneer Seed Grant – Information
For Iowa 4-H Club Community Improvement Projects
We are pleased to announce that DuPont Pioneer is offering support for the Seed Grant Program for Iowa 4-H club community improvement projects.
Materials
The program is outlined in a publicity brochure and this document available online with the application and application tip sheet at, www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/pioneergrants. Contact Haley Jones at 515‑294‑1519 or hjones@iastate.edu, if you have questions.
Objective
To stimulate local 4-H clubs in Iowa to plan and carry out community improvement activities by providing “seed money” needed to make the projects successful.
Amount of Grant
Pioneer will provide up to $5,000 to selected 4-H clubs in Iowa. Awards will be made directly to the clubs through the Iowa 4-H Foundation from DuPont Pioneer as soon as selections are made. Grants will range from a minimum of $50 to a maximum of $500.
Application
Local clubs are asked to submit their application to the county Extension office by January 16 (suggested county deadline). A county staff member must review all applications submitted from the county’s clubs, write appropriate comments where indicated, and sign below their comments.
DuPont Pioneer Seed Grant completed applications and support letters should then be sent to the State 4-H Office by January 30, 2018 to: DuPont Pioneer Grants, 4-H Youth Development, Extension 4-H Youth Bldg-ISU, 1259 Stange Rd, Ames IA 50011-1002.
Award
Final decisions will be made by a committee of volunteers and staff members. All applicants should receive letters by mid-April. If awarded a grant, a check from the Iowa 4-H Foundation will accompany the letter. A copy of the letter will be sent to the adult leader and county Extension staff member named in the application.
Report
After the community service is complete, each club receiving a grant must submit a report. Details will be outlined in the award letter. Submit the report to the county Extension office no later than October 2. County Extension offices should then mail the reports to the State 4-H Office. Included in this report should be at least one photo of the activity, newspaper clippings, project details, and volunteer numbers as outlined in the award letter.
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Aksarben Stock Show
Aksarben is a regional stock show open to youth ages 9-19. The Aksarben Stock Show is held in Grand Island, NE in late September. In the past, County Extension offices have assisted 4-H youth in retrieving DNA information from their livestock. This year, youth and families interested in exhibiting at Aksarben are responsible for the DNA collection for their project animals.
DNA samples will be accepted to Aksarben until July 1, 2019.
For more information on DNA collection please visit: https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/p/events/403 for
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No School Day Youth Programs
Register for any of these fun program opportunities!
A day of fun, friends, learning and skill development activities!
Making . . . STEM Connections! Grades K-3
Design a character and story, explore music, games, and more! Lunch included.
January 11 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Ames
Making . . . STEM Connections Grades K-3
Design a character and story, explore music, games, and more! Lunch included.
January 14 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Story County ISU Extension and Outreach, Nevada
On Their Own & Okay Grades 4-6
Through activities and conversation, participants will explore family rules, avoid boredom, safety, emergencies, and make snack and a light supper.
January 21 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm at Huxley Public Library
On Their Own & Okay Grades 4-6
Through activities and conversation, participants will explore family rules, avoid boredom, safety, emergencies, and make lunch and a snack.
February 15 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at Roland Public Library
COST: $25 per program ($10 each addition sibling) due with registration to Story County ISU Extension & Outreach one week before corresponding program
The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program
Registration information is available at www.extension.iastate.edu/story
The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program
Questions? Contact Mary Wilkins, Youth Outreach Coordinator, 515-382-6551, mwilkins@iastate.edu
Additional programs offered in partnership with youth groups, libraries, schools, etc.
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Winter Weather Closings
There may be times when we need to close our office or cancel programs because of winter weather. If that happens we will make announcements as best as we are able using email, our website, and Facebook.
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