Linn County Extension LINN COUNTY NEWS NOVEMBER Address Service Requested. Marion, IA th Avenue, #140 LINN COUNTY EXTENSION

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1 LINN COUNTY EXTENSION th Avenue, #140 Marion, IA Address Service Requested NOVEMBER 2012 LINN COUNTY NEWS Linn County Extension

2 LINN COUNTY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2012 LINN COUNTY EXTENSION Ann Torbert Jacki Luckstead Urban 4-H Youth Dev. 4-H Youth Dev. Spec CALENDAR 2012 Nov Awards Event Nov Linn Co. Fair Kick-Off Nov Youth Council Parent Night & Installation Dec H Enrollments Due on 4honline Dec Volunteer Round-up 2013 Jan Senior Awards Application Day Jan H Judges Training Jun. 26-Jul 1.. Linn County Fair Aug Iowa State Fair THANK YOU! Thank you to all those volunteers who took time to help read record books! You are truly appreciated!! Record Books are Ready for Pick-Up Please stop by the Extension Office soon to pick up your books. The E.O. will be moving soon and cannot be responsible for your unclaimed record books. Thanks much! Awards Event Be sure to join us for the Linn County Awards Event on Saturday, November 17th at Franklin Middle School, th Street NE in Cedar Rapids. Watch for Clover signs. Arrive at 9:00 A.M. for breakfast snacks followed by the Awards Program at 9:30 A.M. Clubs will have a designated area to sit as a group. Don t forget to answer roll call loud and proud with your Club Cheer! Time to Re-Enroll! Now is the time to log on to 4honline and re-enroll in 4-H! Enrollments need to be completed on line again this year. The deadline is December 1st. Remember, you are not completely re-enrolled until the E.O. receives your $35.00 annual fee. Fee for Clover Kids is $ There is no need to send a paper copy of your health form. Brand new members will need to complete and return a paper copy of the entire enrollment form this time only. Don t miss out on important dates like weigh-ins, special workshops and cool opportunities. Enroll NOW! INFORMATION WEATHER CLOSING/CANCELLATIONS For your information if there should be a weather closing, please check the voice mail message on the Extension Office phone OR check the KCRG on-line listing: This information will not be scrolled on the TV screen. As a rule of thumb - if there is an early dismissal or no school there will be no meetings th AVENUE, #140, MARION, IA :00 AM 4:30 PM LEARN MORE AT Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

3 NOVEMBER H NEWS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Beef Weigh-In Scheduled Beef project members, mark your calendars! Beef Weigh-in will be held December 15th at Tippie Beef Center, Kirkwood, starting with County only beef at 8:00 A.M. followed by County and State Fair beef at 10:00 A.M. Snow date is: December 22 same times. Beef Seminar Opportunity Beef Seminar scheduled for youth enrolled in the beef project on Saturday, November 17 at the Tippie Beef Center starting at 9:00 AM. Topics to be covered include clipping, nutrition, and cattle fitting. Lunch provided; door prizes; RSVP to Hillary Lynch at Heads up, Fowl Friends, Here s an Opportunity for You Linn County 4-H Poultry Project members are invited to show and to assist at the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association 142nd Annual Poultry Show to be held at Sharpless Auction in Iowa City on November They have asked if any Linn County 4-H youth would be interested in showing in the junior classes and assisting with the show. This would be an awesome learning opportunity to meet professionals, see different poultry breeds, view and help with a much larger show ( birds). Also to better your knowledge of breeding, raising and showing your birds. If you are interested in participating, call Jackie Bohlken at Entry forms and rules available at the E.O. Rabbit News Iowa and Illinois rabbit breeders are hosting a show in Maquoketa, Iowa on Sunday, November 11 at the Jackson County 4-H Fairgrounds. All youth between the grades of Kindergarten and 12th Grade can receive up to 5 discounted entries for the Maquoketa show if they present a coupon. Coupons can be obtained by ing lynnerec1@yahoo.com 2013 Recognition Materials Available Application materials for State 4-H Project Awards, National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference and State 4-H Council are now available on line. Check out this website: page/recognition-opportunities Applications must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2013 for consideration. Senior Member Awards & Scholarship Application Work Day Senior 4-H members, don t miss this opportunity to get help with your applications for State 4-H Project Awards, State 4-H Youth Council, National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference and your High School Scholarship applications. The date is set for January 5 starting at 9:00 A.M. until noon. Location to be announced. Please RSVP by calling the E.O. to get the location or mdlouhy@iastate.edu This work day is open to all 9th-12th grade 4-H members. Service Learning Trip to Omaha 9th 12th graders, here s your opportunity to make a difference! Travel to the Omaha, Nebraska area on November 30-December 1. Make an impact in a community unlike your own! Serve at a homeless shelter; help at an afterschool site; and much more, all in the Omaha metro area. Cost is $150/per person. (includes transportation, lodging and most meals) Registration deadline is November 16th first come, first serve with limited spots. Don t wait to sign up. Trip is open to any youth 4-H or not. Join us for a great experience! MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS Volunteer Round-Up Scheduled SAVE THE DATE! ALL Linn County Volunteers! Plan to attend the Volunteer Round-Up on December 10th at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP or mdlouhy@iastate.edu Location will be announced when you RSVP in case we need to utilize an alternative space. Judges Training Registration New judges, experienced judges, volunteers, parents and staff are all welcome to attend the judges training scheduled on January 19, 2013 at the Linn County Extension Office from 1:00-5:00 PM Citizenship Washington Focus Trip Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a ten-day trip for 4-H youth in 10th- 12th grades. The trip provides a setting to experience leadership and citizenship in a different way at the National 4-H Center. Participants may select either June 7-15 or June to attend. 4-Hers and adult chaperones will travel by chartered bus to Washington. D.C. Some of the highlights of he trip include: Lincoln s Springfield, Gettysburg battlefield, Capitol Hill, Smithsonian Museums, Mount Vernon and Kennedy Center. In addition to tours and workshops there w ill be time for socializing and meeting new friends. Cost of the trip is $1,420 that includes lodging, transportation, our site admissions and most meals. Registration opens October 2012 and closes December 15, To learn more about the trip and get registration info, visit: Officer Training Watch this mailing for information on Linn County Officer training sponsored by the Linn Co. Youth Council. Note for Leaders Please send in your year end report with your request for gold seals and certificates. Page 2

4 NOVEMBER 2012 WHAT 4-H ERS SAY..... I love 4-H because it allows me to meet a bunch of new people and do a bunch of things I never thought I would.. JD W. I love 4-H because of the countless opportunities it has provided me with over the years to make life long friends, and get involved in my community.. Tayler E. I didn t know how important 4-H was going to be to me when I joined eight years ago. I have learned, gained skills and made lifelong friends. My experiences now are going to influence the person I am going to be in the future.. Austin H. The 4-H program paves the path to the rest of my life.. Tymbrie S. I joined 4-H because I wanted to meet new people and have fun showing cattle. 4-H has given me that great opportunity, plus a whole lot more!. Levi F. 4-H provides the building blocks for my future. Rachel S. Meet your Youth Council Officers The Linn County 4-H Youth Council held their annual retreat and election of officers on Sunday, October 21 at Woodpecker Lodge, Pinicon Ridge Park. New officers are: Chase Grabau, President Josh Kettelkamp, Vice President Tayler Etzel, Secretary Austin Himes, Treasurer Be sure to attend the Awards Event to meet your new Youth Council Officers Linn County Fair Kick Off Event Plans are already underway for the 2013 Linn County Fair! Join the fun and come to the Fair Kick-off Event scheduled on Saturday, November 17 at the Prairie Hill Pavilion in Marion. Tickets are $20.00 per person or $ for a table of 8. For more details: call Angie Cole at or angiecole@thelinncountyfair.com Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early! The Linn County Fair Board has compiled The Linn County Fair 125th Anniversary Cookbook and it is available now. All proceeds of the sale of the cookbook will be donated to the Linn County Fair Lynn Dunn Memorial Fund building project. Cookbooks are $15 each and can be purchased from any Linn County 4-H member or fair association member. ~~~~~~ Volunteer Wanted to Help with School Nutrition Program Do you want to be part of helping kids make healthy eating choices? We need a volunteer to help with preparation for the week s school nutrition lessons. The lessons are taught by our Nutrition Education Coordinator to grades 1-3 in six Cedar Rapids schools and give kids the opportunity to learn about and taste a variety of fruits and vegetables in a fun, interactive format. A volunteer is needed to help with washing and chopping fruits and vegetables, and putting together bags of lesson supplies. There may be the opportunity to assist with in-school nutrition lessons if interested. Time commitment is 2-3 hours/ week. Days may vary. Detail-oriented is a must; passion for fruits and veggies is a plus! To learn more or to help out, please contact Marissa Haas at (319) or marissaf@iastate.edu 4-H PLEDGE I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE, AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD. Page 3

5 Service Learning Trip to Omaha Make a difference! Spots are limited!! Don t wait to sign up! Trip is open to any youth - 4-H or not, 9th grade and up. November 30 December 1 4-H ers will: Make an impact in a community unlike their own! Serve at a homeless shelter Help at an afterschool site And so much more!. All in the Omaha metro area. Cost is $150/per person Transportation, lodging and most meals provided Must register and pay by November 16th - first come, first serve with limited spots! Must have 10 youth to go. Impact others! Return by November 16st to the Iowa County Extension Office with payment included. I o w a C o u n t y E x t e n s i o n 2253 HWY 6 Trl Marengo, IA Name Address Phone Parent s Name Parent s Cell Phone Parent s Phone: (319) Fax: (319) mkaiser@iastate.edu Cell Phone My $150 is included - reserve my spot! 4-H Club