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Howard County Extension and Outreach 132 First Avenue West Cresco, Iowa 52136 Phone: 563.547.3001 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-Noon

What’s Inside: Page 2 • Fair Information & Prep Page 3 - 4 • Spring Fair Information Page 5 • Cookie Challenge Recipe Page 6 - 8 • Noteworthy May Dates Page 8 - 9 • Upcoming Events Page 10 • Helpful Information • Leader Corner Page 11 - 18 • Registration Forms

The Clover Connection newsletter connects the ISU Extension and Outreach – Howard County office with 4-H families. Please read carefully. The newsletter is always available on your 4-H online family account as well as on the Howard County Extension website.

YQCA & Livestock ID May 15! May15! May 15! May 15! May 15! May 15! May 15! May 15th is a very important date for anyone showing livestock at the County or State Fair! Prior to May 15 you must register all livestock that was not weighed-in in 4hOnline 2.0. If you do not register by May 15 you will not be eligible to show that animal at the State or County fair. This is a state deadline and it is NOT negotiable. If you have questions or need help with this please call the Extension Office. FFA are done through a paper form. Take note: This year May 15 falls on a Saturday, so PLEASE get this done before the weekend, I would suggest by Wednesday, May 12, as we will not be in the office on May 15 to help you last minute. All 4-H livestock exhibitors are also required to be YQCA certified for County and State Fair exhibition for the following: Beef, Dairy Cattle/Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. This certificate is also due to the Extension Office by May 15th!

Don’t delay! Turn in your ID’s TODAY!

The 2021 Mighty Howard County Fair is just over six weeks away! Hopefully all of your Livestock ID’s are getting into 4hOnline by the May 15th deadline. If you plan to show livestock, Please complete your YQCA certification and turn in your certificate by May 15th! Your leaders will be receiving your fair entry forms at their meeting on May 19, so be sure to contact them so that you can get entered in by the May 28th deadline. For registered animals, a copy of the registration is REQUIRED. Please bring in a copy of the registration paper that we can keep at the office. Please turn these in with your fair entry by May 28th at 4:00 p.m.

Also, congratulations to our Spring Fair participants and 2021 graduating seniors. I can’t wait to see you all next month!

With 4-H Spirit, Josey Nolan

Clover Connection May 2021

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Fair Information & PreparationFair Theme This year the theme for the fair will be “Strive for Gold”!

2021 Fair Schedule Monday, June 21

• Static Judging, 8 a.m.-4 p.m • Poultry and Novelty Entry Day

Tuesday, June 22 • Rabbit, Beef, Home-Raised Swine, Sheep, Goats,

Dairy, and Horse Entry Day Wednesday, June 23

• Open Class Bucket Calf Show • Junior Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goat Show • Junior Horse Show (Classes 1-7) • Junior Pet Show

Thursday, June 24 • Junior Goat (Meat and Pygmy) Show • Junior Sheep Show • Junior Dog Show • Junior Poultry and Novelty Show

Friday, June 25 • Junior Swine Show • Junior Rabbit Show

Saturday, June 26 • Junior Beef Show • Junior Horse Show (Classes 8-18)

Sunday, June 27 • Junior Livestock Ribbon Auction • Livestock Release • 4-H Building Static Release

Static Judging Schedule Monday, June 21 8:30 Afton Aces, Diligent 4-H’ers 9:15 Howard Center Stars 10:00 Saratoga 4-H 10:45 Space Age Farmers 11:30 Judges Lunch Break 12:30 Cresco Leaders, Timberland Targeting 1:15 Flying Hoofs

Static Exhibit Checkout When: Sunday, June 27th Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Exhibits may be checked out (picked up) between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 27th. Those who check out exhibits early will forfeit premium money.

Exhibit Write-Ups 4-H’ers, don’t forget to create a write-up on your fair exhibits! This write-up shouldn’t be long, but easy to read as the judge only has a few minutes to review the write-up. The write-up should include the following:

1. Cover Page a. Picutre of the final exhibit b. Name, county, club, age, years in 4-H c. Class the exhibit is in

2. Report answering the following questions: a. What did you plan to learn (goal)? b. What steps did you take to accomplish

your goal? c. What were the most important things you

learned? d. Cost of the project

3. Pictures of youth completing the project

Copyright Check the fairbook for full guidelines on copyright. Please remember if you are using the sources to create a similar design, you MUST get permission from the source and bring that permission letter to the fair. Refer to the help sheet available on the County Fair tab on the Howard County Extension’s website.

Pinterest Pinterest is a popular source for getting project ideas. However, you need to make sure when sourcing you are getting down to where it originated from. Be sure to cite the correct site when documenting where your information/idea came from. If you have a hard time finding the original source, contact the Extension Office!

Display Boards/Posters If you plan to use a display to illustrate what you learned, remember size guidelines refer to ALL project areas. Posters can’t be larger than 24”x36” and display boards can’t exceed 48”x48” (flat). Boxes can’t exceed 28”x22” in height or width and 12” in depth.

Photography Challenge Theme: “From a Distance” This past year it feels like everything has been at a distance, let’s think outside the box for the Photography Challenge at the Howard County Fair!

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2021 Howard County Spring Fair Communications & Clothing Event Howard County 4-H held their 2021 Spring Fair Communications & Clothing event on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at NICC Cresco Center and the Cresco Community Chapel. Over 75 educational presentations, working exhibits, clothing selections, clothing challenges, and share-the-fun acts were presented by Howard County youth for judging. Youth who will be advancing to an Iowa State Event are as follows: Educational Presentations State Fair Kenzie Moellers: Snowmobiles Brady Burke: Keys to Keynesian Lindsey Johnson: Adopting a Cat from HSNEI Jordyn Fisk: Let’s Play a Game Kelsey Adams: Kayaking State Fair Alternate Bree Rogne: Enneagram Scale Honorable Mentions, receiving Super Blues Sierra Burke: Labrador Retrievers Madison Midthus: Baking Presentation Working Exhibits State Fair Alaina Bina: Catapult Bree Rogne & Knute Rogne: Bookmarks Nora Ryan: Tick Tack Go Ella Dennler: Washi Tape Bookmarks State Fair Alternates Ella Keller, Heidi Mahr, Addie Isaacson: May Baskets Nate Mahr: Cup Game Share-the-Fun State Fair Lyli Kunert: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad day Ashley Reicks: Skit - Ashes Claire Kach: Piano - Soaring State Fair Alternate Ella Keller, Clara Keller, Maddie Fritcher-Larson, Kelsey Adams, & Kaleb Adams: Game Show $15 Clothing Challenge State Fair Heidi Mahr State Fair Alternate Bree Rogne Honorable Mentions, receiving Super Blues Leif Rogne Lindsey Johnson Briana Burke Jace Newell

Clothing Selection State Fair Lyli Kunert State Fair Alternate Bree Rogne Honorable Mentions, receiving Super Blues Ella Dennler Oliver Newell Briana Burke Jace Newell Fashion Revue Honorable Mentions, receiving Super Blues Taylor Reis

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2021 Strive For Gold to Adventure in the 4-H Building Come and see the interesting things these members have learned in 4-H. Come and enjoy the fun and enthusiasm they have to share. Look over this list - maybe there is a special grandchild, neighbor, child or friend - they would love for you to come and show them how much their hard work is appreciated!

Wednesday, June 23 - Clothing and Style Revue at 5:00 p.m. on Scheidel Plaza Stage. Those participating will be: CLOTHING $15 CHALLENGE: Natalya Reed, Leif Rogne, Carver Munkel, Lindsey Johnson, Oliver Newell, Briana Burke, Clara Keller, Knute Rogne, Jace Newell, Bree Rogne, Addie Isaacson, Heidi Mahr, Lyli Kunert, Ashley Reicks. CLOTHING SELECTION STYLE SHOW: Leif Rogne, Ella Dennler, Oliver Newell, Briana Burke, Clara Keller, Jace Newell, Ella Keller, Chloe Burke, Brooklyn Burke, Bree Rogne, Lyli Kunert, Ashley Reicks FASHION REVUE STYLE SHOW: Taylor Reis

Wednesday, June 23 - Working Exhibit 6:00p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Knute Rogne and Bree Rogne - Bookmarks Thursday, June 24 - Presentations and Share the Fun, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 3:00 Share The Fun – Jordyn Fisk and Mackenzie Midthus – Heart and Soul 3:05 Share The Fun – Jordyn Fisk – A Million Dreams 3:10 Educational Presentation – Madison Midthus – Baking Presentation 3:25 Educational Presentation – Jordyn Fisk - Let’s Play a Game 3:40 Educational Presentation – Kallie Eastman – Vaping 3:55 Share The Fun Kallie Eastman – Piano – Butterfly World 4:00 Educational Presentation – Knute Rogne – NCAA Tournament 4:15 Educational Presentation – Leif Rogne - Giraffes 4:30 Educational Presentation Bree Rogne - Enneagram Scale 4:45 Educational Presentation – Kenzie Moellers – Snowmobiles 5:00 Educational Presentation – Lindsey Johnson – Adopting a Cat From HSNEI 5:20 Educational Presentation Kelsey Adams – Kayacking 5:35 Educational Presentation – Ella Keller – What To Know About a Brain Tumor 5:50 Share the Fun – Ella Keller, Clara Keller, Madi Fritcher Larson, Kaleb Adams, Kelsey Adams – Game Show Friday, June 22 - Presentations and Share the Fun 3:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. 3:45 Educational Presentation – Sierra Burke – Labrador Retrievers 4:00 Educational Presentation – Brady Burke – Keys to Keynesian 4:15 Educational Presentation – Carver Munkel – How to Make a Rain Stick 4:30 Share The Fun –Lyli Kunert – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible No Good, Very Bad Day 4:35 Educational Presentation – Nora Ryan – Cattle Parasites 4:50 Educational Presentation – Taylor Reis – Chemically Altering Metal for a Vintage Look 5:10 Educational Presentation – Heidi Mahr and Addie Isaacson – Cancer 5:30 Educational Presentation – Claire Kach – Norwegian Fjords 5:45 Share The Fun – Claire Kach – Piano – Soaring 5:50 Share The Fun – Ashley Reicks – Skit - Ashes 6:30 Share The Fun – Heidi Mahr and Ella Keller – Dancing Queen 6:35 Share The Fun – Brandon Sobolik – Trombone- Merrily We Roll Along 6:40 Educational Presentation – Avery Church – Six Famous Iowans 6:55 Educational Presentation – Sam Church – The History of Legos

Saturday, June 23 - Working Exhibits 6:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. Alaina Bina - Catapult Arabella Ahrndt and Xavier Ahrndt - Shakers Ella Keller and Heidi Mahr- May Baskets Sierra Burke - Super Soakers Nora Ryan - Tick Tack Go Nate Mahr – Cup Game Ella Dennler - Save Your Spot! Washi Tape Bookmarks

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Cookie Challenge – Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened • ¾ cup sugar • ¾ cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 large eggs • 3 cups quick-cooking oats • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions: • In a large bowl cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour,

dry pudding mix, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. • Drop by level tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 O for 10-12 minutes or until lightly

browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Information: Yield: about 7 dozen Serving Size: 1 Amount per Serving: Calories: 87 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated fat: 1g Cholesterol: 11mg Sodium: 84mg Carbohydrates: 11g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 7g Protein: 1g Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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Noteworthy May Dates May 2

Rabbit and Cavy Workshop in Muscatine When: 12:30-4 p.m. Where: Muscatine Agricultural Learning Center Who: Rabbit and Cavy Project Members 4-H members are invited to a Rabbit and Cavy Workshop on Saturday, May 2 from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Muscatine Agricultural Learning Center in Muscatine. There is no preregistration and no cost to attend. Adults and youth are required to wear masks and socially distance. Youth are encouraged to bring their rabbits and cavies. Mike Avesing, ARBA judge, will be the speaker. Questions can be directed to Mike Avesing, 563-263-5959, Lynne Rechterman, 563-260-5295 or Bill Wolfe at 515-556-5123.

May 3 County Council Applications Due

Who: 2021-2022 High School 4-H Members Attention 2021-2022 high schoolers! Now is your chance to be on the 4-H County Council! This is an awesome opportunity to be the ambassadors and leaders of Howard County 4-H. You will get the opportunity to participate in exclusive trips and be a role model to younger 4-H’ers and Clover Kids!

May 6 Pick-Up Market Broilers When: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Howard County Extension Office Save the date those who ordered Market Broilers! Cresco Saddle Club Clean-Up

Where: Cresco Saddle Club Arena When: 6 p.m. Who: Horse Project Participants Bring your gloves, buckets, shovels, muscles, and great attitudes to get the Cresco Saddle Club Arena cleaned up. The saddle club graciously lets us utilize the arena, so it is only right that we help with spring clean-up. Many hands make light work!

May 10 Dairy Heifer Workshop When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Reicks View Ag Education Center Who: Open to ANYONE planning to show dairy at the Howard County Fair The first hour will be on How to Select a Dairy Animal for Fair. Presentors will be Jennifer Huhe and Mariah Schmitt. After the first hour, those not in the dairy heifer project will be dismissed. Those in the dairy heifer project will stay for another hour until 8 p.m. to complete their work in the project that evening. Those that are attending this workshop that are 14 years and younger MUST be accompanied by a parent. The first hour is learning. Second hour of this workshop is dedicated to those in the dairy heifer project for selection of their animals. If you cannot attend, call 547-3001.

May 12 Horse Project Workouts Begin Where: Cresco Saddle Club Arena When: 6-8 p.m. Who: Horse Project Participants Plan to arrive by 5:30 to have your horses warmed up and ready to go. Be ready and in your saddles at 6:00 p.m.

May 13 County Council Interviews Who: 2021-2022 High School 4-H Members that applied to be on the 2021-2022 County Council Equine Lunch & Learn Webinar “Environmental Management of Horse Facilities,” with Kapil Arora, field agricultural engineer with ISU Extension and Outreach. All sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Participants can register for any or all sessions at: https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqdeiopzovH9aTObnAWVuPMEvMPqUgxmQH Swine Project Workshop When: 7 p.m. Where: Reicks View Ag Education Center Who: Open to both facility and home raised participants Dr. Ross Kiehne from the Swine Vet Center and Dr. Abbie Redalen from Merck Pharmaceuticals will be our presenters. Topics they will cover but are not limited to are vaccines, medicine and administration of medications, and biosecurity practices. We will have a hands on activity at the end to practice what you have learned on vaccinations.

https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqdeiopzovH9aTObnAWVuPMEvMPqUgxmQH

https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqdeiopzovH9aTObnAWVuPMEvMPqUgxmQH

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May 15 Livestock ID Deadline

Where: 4hOnline 2.0 When: May 15, 2021 by 11:59 PM Who: Those who are entering non weigh-in animals! Help Sheet: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/page/files/family_id_entry_all_animals_2021.docx Prior to May 15 you must register all livestock that was not weighed-in in 4hOnline 2.0. If you do not register by May 15 you will not be eligible to show that animal at the State or County fair. This is a state deadline and it is NOT negotiable. If you have questions or need help with this please call the Extension Office. FFA are done through a paper form. Take note: This year May 15 falls on a Saturday, so PLEASE get this done before the weekend, I would suggest by Wednesday, May 12, as we will not be in the office on May 15 to help you last minute.

May 15 Sheep/Meat Goat Weigh-In Information Due in 4hOnline Where: 4hOnline 2.0 When: May 15, 2021 by 11:59 PM Who: Those who are weighed in sheep/meat goats. Sheep and meat goats that were weighed-in must be entered in 4hOnline by May 15 at 11:59 p.m. or they will not be eligible for fair. Once the information is entered I will go online to verify it. BUT, it is your responsibility to enter that information.

May 15 Container Garden Workshop

When: 9:00 a.m. Where: Kessel Park Who: 4th–12th Graders Cost: $25 Learn all about how to successfully grow vegetables in containers. It's harder than it looks! We will show you how to grow more vegetables in less space than you ever

thought possible. We will even create our own container garden to take home! Registration form is attached.

May 15 YQCA Deadline

Who: ALL Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine Project Participants When: Certificate due to office May 15th

YQCA Login Page: https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login YQCA Help Sheet: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/agriculture/YQCA/YQCAWebBasedMemberInstructions.pdf Once again we will be using YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) to help youth and their parents better understand what they can do to produce the safest food possible. All 4-H livestock exhibitors will be required to be YQCA certified for county and State Fair exhibition for the following: Beef, Dairy Cattle/Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. The great thing about YQCA is that it can be done anywhere (with internet), anytime, and you don’t have to complete the whole training in one sitting. To get started with the training, check out the YQCA Help Sheet. Once you have completed the training, please send the Extension Office a copy of your certificate so we know that you are certified. Once we receive your certificate we will reimburse you the $12 for the cost of the training. Please put your name and address on your YQCA certificate prior to dropping it off at the Extension Office.

May 19 Pre-Fair Leader Meeting

When: 7:00 p.m. Where: Kessel Park Shelter Who: All Club Leaders We will talk about some important fair information and get out entry information to the leaders for fair.

https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/page/files/family_id_entry_all_animals_2021.docx

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/page/files/family_id_entry_all_animals_2021.docx

https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/agriculture/YQCA/YQCAWebBasedMemberInstructions.pdf

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/agriculture/YQCA/YQCAWebBasedMemberInstructions.pdf

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May 27 On Their Own & Ok Workshop Where: VFW When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Who: 4th-8th Graders Cost: $10.00 This one day workshop helps to build skills, maturity, and confidence to safely stay home alone. Topics discussed with youth attendees include: ideas for rules to have in place when home alone, preparing easy snacks and meals, setting a basic schedule to follow when home alone, types of emergencies and what to do, ideas for managing squabbles between siblings, and boredom activities and ideas. This workshop does not certify that your child is ready to be home alone, you must make that decision as a family. Youth will go home with a family workbook to guide parents/guardians through discussing rules and expectations together. Registration form is attached.

May 28 @ 4:00 p.m. Livestock Fair Entry Forms Due Where: Howard County Extension Office Who: All Livestock Participants Livestock: Leaders will receive paper livestock entry forms and will hand them out. In order to show at the fair, you MUST have turning in your livestock entry form. Please bring the exact change for your stall fees when you bring your entry forms. If you have a registered animal, the Extension Office needs a COPY of your registration paper, so bring that as well. Please contact your leader, the Extension Office, or refer to the fairbook if you have any questions. Static: Entries for static projects will be done online (no paper copies). There must be an entry for every static project that you bring to the fair and each should have a description so that we can identify the projects. Refer to the help sheet if you have any questions about entering your static projects on Blue Ribbon Fair Online. Please contact your leader, Extension Office, or refer to the fairbook if you have any questions. Static Entry Link: https://www.blueribbonfair.com/BRFairProd/ BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1051 (Read carefully, if the website say “In Test Mode” please check back in a couple of days. Do not register if it says “In Test Mode”, the company is still finishing our site.)

UPCOMING EVENTS June 2

Swine Project Workshop When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Reicks View Ag Education Center Who: Open to both facility and home raised participants Swine showmanship workshop.

June 8-9 Junior Camp @ Pinebluff

June 22-27 Mighty Howard County Fair

July 1 State Youth Conference If you are interested in participating be sure to register ASAP. They are taking registrations on a first-come-first-served basis! To register visit: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

July 7-8 STEAM Camp – Theme: Coding Join us this summer in our partnership with NICC in Cresco for our STEAM Camp featuring the theme of coding for 2021! Meet Daisy the dino - your friendly, neighborhood dinosaur - ready to do tricks at the behest of young campers programming algorithms. This coding-themed STEAM camp will introduce students of various ages to aspects of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Register at: www.nicc.edu/camps

https://www.blueribbonfair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1051

https://www.blueribbonfair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1051

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

http://www.nicc.edu/camps

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July 19 & 21 The Science of BBQ Day Camp

When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Ridgeway Ball Diamond (Gisleson Park) Who: 4th-8th Graders Cost: $25 This program will introduce participants to grilling methods, including cooking with gas and charcoal. Youth will explore various meat cuts and how cooking temperatures and the composition of the meat can affect the barbecuing process. Participants will learn how to incorporate meat into a healthy diet, food safety and techniques such as using rubs, marinades and seasonings. Registration form attached.

July 27, 28 & 29 Clover Explorer Camp

When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: July 27: Kessel Park | July 28: Elma Park | July 29: Riceville Park Who: K-3rd Graders Cost: $25 Join me on a learning adventure! We will be doing various learning activities including, STEM activities, Healthy Living activities, and even some Arts! On this adventure, we will dabble with robotics & coding, create our very own healthy lunch & snacks, partake in team-building activities, and maybe even a water balloon fight! Registration form attached.

August 3-4 Intermediate Trip

Join us for 2 days of fun for the 2021 4-H Intermediate Summer Outdoor Adventure Trip. This year the youth will not be staying overnight, we will still partake in two days of camp. The adventure starts at the Yellow River State Forest in beautiful Northeast Iowa. We will partake in a fishing adventure, search for treasure while geocaching, and participants will BBQ their own lunch. Then, the next day, we will travel to the Mississippi River to climb aboard the Mississippi Boat Tour and more! This fun and educational experience is open to all 4-H members currently in 7th and 8th grades. Registration form attached.

August 12-22 Iowa State Fair

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Helpful Information 4-H Funds – Helpful Links CS.7.13.18 4-H Club Account Voucher Request.xlsx (July 13, 2018) CS.7.13.18 4-H Club Account Deposit Slip.xlsx (July 13, 2018) Reminder: If you are going to have a club fundraiser there is a Fundraising form 4HP 3020 that must be approved.

Congratulations! Best of Luck to the 2021 4-H Seniors! We recognize the following 4-H’ers who will be graduating from our area high schools this spring. We have an awesome group of senior leaders and will miss every single one of you! Congratulations and best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your life! Alexis Hoppe – Timberland Targeting Ashley Ferrie – Cresco Leaders Hailley Mittelsted – Cresco Leaders Haylee Holten – Cresco Leaders Jayden Ruroden – Howard Center Stars Justin Kerian – Timberland Targeting Morgan Drilling – Saratoga 4-H Nathaniel Bigalk – Timberland Targeting

Clover Kid Graduates We recognize the following 4-H’ers who will be graduating from our county Clover Kids program. We have an awesome group of young children and we will miss seeing you at our Clover Kid programs. Congratulatios and best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your 4-H Adventure! Crestwood Clover Kids Alivia VerMeer Notre Dame Clover Kids Brylie Bakken Riceville Clover Kids Makenzie Christensen Colten Clark Micaela Crawford Adysin Fox Becca Pickar

Leader Corner

Pre-Fair Leader Meeting When: May 19th, 7:00 p.m. Where: Kessel Park Shelter We will talk about some important fair information and get out entry information to the leaders for fair.

Code of Ethics forms OVERDUE The following clubs still have some or all of their Code of Ethics forms not turned in:

• Afton Aces • Cresco Leaders • Diligent 4-H’ers • Flying Hoofs • Saratoga 4-H • Space Age Farmers • Timberland Targeting

These forms need to be turned in to the Extension Office ASAP. Without these your members are not eligible for the fair.

Complete Annual Volunteer Training If you were unable to attend Annual Volunteer Training in person or via Zoom you will need to complete it in 4hOnline prior to July 1, 2021. You have been emailed the instructions.

4-H Enrollment Fees The following clubs still need to pay enrollment fees to the Extension Office:

• Diligent 4-H’ers • Space Age Farmers • Timberland Targeting • Saratoga 4-H

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/countyservices/files/page/files/cs.7.13.18_4-h_club_account_voucher_request_2.xlsx

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/countyservices/files/page/files/cs.7.13.18_4-h_club_account_deposit_slip_2.xlsx

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