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Why did the Turkey cross the road? 

 

*Read the newsletter to find the answer!*

 
 


 
Jess Soderstrum, County 4-H Youth Coordinator
(515) 382-6551                jlsoder@iastate.edu

Events Calendar

 

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
17 4-H County Council Meeting
21 4-H 101
23 Rabbit Workshop at Christy Hall
25 Tri-County Camp Planning Meeting


March
15
Fashion Day and Communication Registration due
22 YQCA Face to Face training
30 Fashion Day and Communication Day contest

 
 
Important Dates!!!

March 30            Communication & Clothing Events
April 13               Swine Weigh-In
May 11               Sheep & Goat Weigh-in
May 15               Animal ID Deadline
May 15                4-H Enrollment Deadline
June 1                Bucket/Bottle Calf Weigh-in 
June 15              Fair Entry Deadline
July 20-24           Story County Fair
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!                     
                                                                                
                                                                   
You're Invited!
Join our Americorps Youth Programmer to learn about winter birds and how to be a citizen scientist! The Winter Bird Program is designed for youth in grades K-3.

February 6 - Slater library (1:30-3:00pm) and Nevada library (3:30-4:15pm)
February 20- Cambridge library (2:30-3:30pm)
February 27 - Collins library  (2:30 -3:30pm)

 
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. There is a $12 fee related to YQCA training. 

A face to face training will be offered on March 22, for those interested. 
                                                                                                                                                                
If you believe your FSQA is still valid or have any questions or need help, please contact the office.  

 
 

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.

Let's Celebrate!
Story County Extension is proud to celebrate two groups of 4-H Member's this month!

 The Horse Hippology team and Horse Quiz bowl teams competed in Denver, CO at the Western National Round-up.

Along with many individual and team accomplishments, the Story County Hippology Team placed 4th overall high point Hippology team at the Round-Up!

The Story County Quiz Bowl team placed 4th Overall, along with several individual placings!
                                                     


Go Team Neutrino!

This great group of 4-H Youth and their mentors were awarded with an outstanding grant from Monsanto Bayer! This grant will be used to fund their registration for a regional competition.

Jess (Story County CYC) and representatives from Monsanto Bayer were in attendance to present the award to Team Neutrino.

Stay tuned for an announcement about the public reveal of what the team has been working hard on!
 

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. 

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. 

2019 Tri-County Junior 4-H Camp Planning Meeting

Monday, February 25, 2019

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Boone County Extension Office

1327 SE Marshall Street in Boone

(south edge of Boone along Hwy 30 between Wal-mart and Casey’s)

 

Decide on camp theme, activities, some meals, etc.  Meet counselors.

 

Pizza provided.

 

4th-6th grade 4-H members from Boone, Story, Marshall and Hardin are invited to the planning meeting.  Bring a 4-H friend.

 

RSVP appreciated to annbrown@iastate.edu or 515-432-3882.

 

Mark your calendar for Tri-County Camp July 31 thru August 2, 2019!  Camp will be held at the YMCA Camp near Boone.

This camp is for 4th-6th grade 4-H members and non-4-H youth in Boone, Hardin, Marshall, and Story Counties.

 

 

                                                  

Fashion Event and Communication Day

This year the 4-H Fashion Event and Communication Day will be held on March 30, 2019 at the Collegiate Methodist Church in Ames, IA. Judging will begin at 8:30am, with Awards to follow (Time TBD). 

Entry forms and Event forms will be available on the Extension office website. Entry forms must be returned to the office by March 8, 2019. 

More Fashion Event project information can be found at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/story/content/clothing-events 

More Communication Day project information can be found at: 
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/story/content/communication-contest
                                      

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 at 6pm. 
  • February 21- Clothing and Communication Day 
  • March 21
  • April 18
  • May 16
  • June 13
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office. 

2019 Dairy Goat Share-A-Kid Opportunity

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to expand your 4-H experience? Interested in showing an animal, but don’t know if you can afford one of good quality?

Each year, the Iowa Dairy Goat Association promotes interest in dairy goats in our state. One of the ways they encourage young people in this aspect of agriculture is through their Share-A-Kid program.

Winning applicants are selected from the essays they send in. This statewide contest is open to youth in 4th thru 12th grades and who are a member of IDGA, 4-H, FFA, or other agricultural groups. IDGA can only award one goat per family per year; however, siblings are encouraged to apply.

An essay (of 100 words or more), should tell why the applicant would like to have a dairy goat, how they are going to take care of her (food, shelter, and medical care), if they have ever raised a goat before and if not, who will help them, why they love goats, and what they love about goats. Spelling, content, and effort count. The essay can include drawings, photos, or any other creative touches.

If you are interested visit https://www.iowadairygoat.org/share-a-kid-program/ for more details and an application form.

Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2019.



 
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 

 

No School Day Youth Programs

 
 
Register for any of these fun program opportunities!
A day of fun, friends, learning and skill development activities!

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.             

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.
Joke Answer: It was the Chickens day off!!!

*Submit your favorite joke to Jess to be featured in next month's newsletter!
 
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