GROWS July Calendar of Events 1 Livestock, Clothing, and Communications due! 2 Dog Training Session - 6:00 p.m. 3 Horse Riding Session - 6:00 p.m. 5 Youth Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m. 9 Dog Training Session - 6:00 p.m. 10 Horse Riding Session - 6:00 p.m. 11 Clothing Event - 11:00 a.m. at SCC 14 Communication Event - 9:00 a.m. at SCC 16 Teen Council Meeting - 4:00 p.m. at SCC 16 Dog Training Session - 6:00 p.m. 17 Horse Riding Session - 6:00 p.m. 21 Des Moines Co. Fair Set-up Day - 8:00 a.m. 23 Static Judging Day July 25 - July 31 - Des Moines County Fair August 3 & 6 State Fair Selected Exhibits delivered to the Extension Office. 7 AK-SAR-BEN payment due to the Office The Clover Leaf July 2018 On behalf of the Steffener family, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support of the Here For Harv Benefit! The benefit was above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined! The outpouring of compassion and love was felt by everyone in attendance!!! May God continue to watch over and bless you and yours today and always!!! Love and hugs to all!!! Livestock, Clothing, and Communication Entries are due in the FairEntry program by Sunday, July 1. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED! Static Entries - Static entries, that will be judged on Monday July 23, must be entered in FairEntry by Sunday, July 15. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED! 1
Clothing Event The 2018 Clothing Event will be held at SCC (Bldg. 400) on Wednesday, July 11. There are three divisions: Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, and $15 Challenge. For Fashion Revue, the member sews a garment or outfit; for Clothing Selection, garments are purchased; and for $15 Challenge, the garments must be purchased from consignment or retail stores. Each division has Junior, Intermediate, and Senior categories. Members meet with a judge to model their outfit and have a short conference. Each participant is required to take part in the Style Show, at the fair, on Saturday evening, July 28. Report forms need to be completed and taken to judging. All report forms are now available at the Extension Office and online. Garments entered in the Clothing Event can also be entered as an exhibit in the Family & Consumer Science Department to be judged on July 23. Communication Event The 2018 Communication Event is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, in the Little Theatre at SCC. Educational Presentations and Extemporaneous Speaking will be judged on the 14th. Share the Fun will take place, during the fair, on Friday evening, July 27, on the stage in the Exhibit Hall. All large group or club communication entries will need to be made through the Des Moines County Extension Office. Please have the club/member name(s), age of participants, area communication presentation is in, and title of presentation. Also, if there are specific accommodations that are needed for the presentation, please let the office know of those requests as well. Exhibitor Dress for County Fair ALL exhibitors in shows with animals, entering exhibits on Monday, July 24, and entered in communications are required to wear a shirt with a 4-H or FFA emblem. Shirts are required to be completely intact and not defaced. No hats are allowed (except in the Horse Department). Livestock exhibitors must wear long pants and closed shoes (no flip flops or sandals). Green Des Moines County 4-H t-shirts are available at the Extension Office for $8.00. Reminder: Premium Payment for Exhibitors Des Moines County Fair premiums will be paid after September 1, 2018, and will be mailed to all Des Moines County 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Livestock Exhibitors Parade ALL Des Moines County Livestock Exhibitors are invited to participate in the Livestock Exhibitors Parade on Monday evening, July 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the Agri-Livestock Arena. Market Animal Disclosure Statement ALL members who have market animals (beef, goats, sheep, and swine) need to provide an Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement certifying that their animal is safe for consumption. The forms were handed out at weigh-ins, FSQA Training, and when intermediate and senior members came in to test out. The forms are attached to this newsletter email for your convenience. These need to be completed and brought to the fair livestock weigh-ins. Animals will NOT be shown or sold without a signed disclosure statement. 2
Livestock Judging Contest The Livestock Judging Contest will be held on Thursday, July 26, at 3:00 p.m. There will be a junior contestant meeting from 2-2:30 p.m., sign up for the contest from 2:30-2:45 p.m., with a contestant meeting scheduled for 2:45 p.m. This contest is designed to encourage members to learn modern livestock evaluation methods, practice decision making and communication skills, and to select livestock appropriate for a defined production purpose. Any Des Moines County 4-H and FFA member is eligible to enter the judging contest. Entries can be made at any time, before July 15, in the FairEntry program or any member who wishes to join on the day of the event can enter between 2-2:45 p.m. at the 4-H Office on the fairgrounds. There will be a Junior (4-7 grades) and Senior (8 grade and up) for both individual and team entries. Members can enter as an individual, as part of a team, or both. Teams will consist of up to four (4) members. Members will be asked to judge four (4) animals in the beef, goats, sheep, and swine divisions. Livestock Fair Reminders *ALL 4-H/FFA livestock trailers must be parked at he northeast corner of the north parking lot. SCC has required that you put a block under the trailer jack stand or dolly when you unhook. *It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that when you fill a wheelbarrow during the fair, that you dump the wheelbarrow during the fair. Herdsmanship: keeping your stalls/pens/cages/area clean is crucial with everyone that visits our fair. *The woodchip trailer will be open from 7-9:00 a.m. and 4-6:00 p.m. Plan accordingly. *An exhibitor meeting is scheduled for ALL beef, goat, sheep, and swine exhibitors 15 minutes prior to the start of your respective shows. This meeting will include all rule updates, showmanship information, home-raised information, judge s protocol for the show, etc. *Showmanship - Members must own the animals in which they enter in the showmanship classes (exception to the rule is horses). *Sale animals will be weighed prior to the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction on Tuesday, July 31. Beef will begin weighing at 7:30 a.m., goats and sheep beginning at 8:00 a.m., with swine to follow. Static Exhibit Reminders 2018 Photography Themes: Use Your Imagination - sponsored by Kerr Photography Life in Des Moines County - sponsored by the Stover Family 2018 Communicating Through 4-H Posters Themes: 4-H is (open to 4-H ers interpretation) Join 4-H 4-H Grows (4-H.org National Marketing Theme) Your Passport to Adventure (2018 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference Theme) Nothing Compares to 4-H Moments (variation of the Iowa State Fair Theme) All posters will be displayed together on the west end of the exhibit booths as you enter the gym. 3
Instructions for Static Judging on Monday, July 23 There is NO set time for your club to be judged on the 24th. Static judging will be from 8:30 a.m.-noon and again from 1-2:30 p.m. Conference judging closes at 2:30 p.m.! The steps to follow when you come to the Exhibit Hall to have our exhibits evaluated are as follow: Check in of Exhibits: 1. Exhibitors will receive his/her entry tags at the check in table. It will be your responsibility to go through the stack of entry tags and pull out the ones that match what you will be exhibiting and turn back in the one s that you don t need. 2. Exhibitors will then sit down at a laptop computer and check-in exactly what exhibits he/she has brought to the fair in the FairEntry program. Each exhibit must have a completed goal statement. Also, make sure that each piece of your exhibit is marked with your name and club name on it. 3. Exhibitors will receive their judges sheet once all their exhibits have been entered. 4. Exhibitors will then move to the supply table and attach their entry tags to their exhibits. Tape, string, scissors, safety pins, etc.. will be provided for you. 5. Once entry tags are attached, the exhibitor will proceed to the bleachers to wait for an available judge to begin the conference judging process. Judging: Judging will be by subject matter (such as Food & Nutrition, Photography, Gardening, etc.) and will be done with conference style judging...talking face-to-face with the judge. Judges in each area will be available throughout the day and members may go to them in whatever order they choose. Members are reminded to take all their exhibits in a subject area (i.e. Clothing) at the same time to the appropriate judge. Members continue the process until all of their exhibits have been evaluated. IMPORTANT: Members need to be prepared to speak to the judge about their exhibit. They want to hear about the exhibit from YOU! (Hint: chewing gum is not a good idea when being judged). Continuation From 2018: The judges will be handing out ribbons, for each exhibit they judge, at their own tables. Be sure to take your ribbons with you when you leave their table. Check-out Table: After judging has been completed, exhibitors will continue to the check-out table. Volunteers will tabulate your judge s sheet to make sure that you have received the correct number of ribbons for your exhibits. Once everything looks correct, your judges sheet will remain at the check-out table and you will proceed to your club booth to attach your ribbons to each exhibit for display. Exhibits being held for State Fair consideration will be placed in a special room. 4-H members must have completed 5th grade to be considered for the State Fair. 4th grade members with outstanding exhibits will receive a special gold ribbon for recognition and be asked to participate in the Static Parade of Champions on Saturday evening, July 28, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Group Projects: Group Projects will be judged as noted on page 11 of the fair book. Group projects will be judged beginning at 8:00 a.m. and again at 2:00 p.m. A representative from the Group Project will be responsible to pick up the entry tag and judges sheet at check-in. Dismissal of Exhibits: Remember, all exhibits must remain at the fair until released on Monday, July 30. Exhibits that are removed early WILL NOT receive a premium. Exhibits must be claimed between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 30. The earlier, the better! ***If you have any questions on the procedure of the day, please call the Des Moines County Extension Office at 319-671-7165 or 800-914-1914 for more information.*** 4
The Flock is Coming!!! An odd group of birds will be flying in the area this summer right when the Des Moines County Fair starts. A few flamingos will be taking over the camp grounds helping to fundraise for the Des Moines County Teen Council. In other words, the flocking will start this summer! Start saving to buy: insurance if you don t want the birds to land on your camping spot, for a ransom to get the birds off your camping spot, or a curse to curse the birds upon a camper. Insurance is $20, a ransom is $10, and a curse is $5. Also, you can save up for the package deals: a curse for the 3 campers is $25 or a 2 camper deal is $15. Personal property will not be damaged when the flock lands. However, if one of our flamingos goes missing or is mammed, then a $20 vet bill will be imposed to the camper or campsite. When buying insurance, a ransom, or a curse, please place the name(s) of the camper(s) on a piece of paper and submit it with your payment, made out the Des Moines County Teen Council, and mail to the Des Moines County Extension Office, 1700 W Mt. Pleasant Street, West Burlington, Iowa 52655, prior to July 21st, or drop off at the 4-H Office, located on the fairgrounds, during the fair. If you have any questions, please contact Mary or a Teen Council member. Plan to support this fun and exiting Teen Council fundraiser and help flock the campground this summer at the 2018 Des Moines County Fair. THE FLOCK IS COMING!!! 2018 Des Moines County Barnyard Olympics ATTENTION: ALL Des Moines County 4-H/FFA exhibitors...the Des Moines County 4-H Teen Council will be sponsoring the second Annual Barnyard Olympics to be held Monday, July 30, in the livestock arena, at approximately noon. Teams will consist of four (4) members so sign up teams from your club, several clubs, or get a group of friends together. This year there will be two events: one for junior members (4-6 grades) and one for intermediate and senior members (7-12 grades). Plan to participate in this timed race during Barnyard Olympics. The team with the best time wins! Please pre-register your team by calling the Extension Office or registrations can also be made during the fair, July 25-July 30, in the 4-H Office on the fairgrounds. Entry fee for the event is $10.00 per team. 2018 Des Moines County Fair 5K Color Run/Walk The Des Moines County 4-H Teen Council will be sponsoring the 4th Annual Des Moines County Fair 5K Color Run/Walk on Sunday morning, July 29, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event will begin in the parking lot on the south side of the livestock arena, travel through the fairgrounds, around the Great River Medical Center Lake, and finish back in the parking lot. The Teen Council will be continuing the non-color run path for those individuals who would like to participate but not end up colored for the day. If interested in participating in this fundraiser, for the Teen Council, please fill out the registration form found attached to this newsletter or found at the Des Moines County Fair webpage and return it to the Des Moines County Extension Office by July 13, to guarantee a Color Run/Walk t-shirt, or by the July 29 deadline. Checks can be made out to: Des Moines County Teen Council and mailed to 1700 W Mt. Pleasant St., West Burlington. Thank you in advance for supporting the Des Moines County Teen Council and we look forward to seeing you 5
Clover Kid and Pre 4-H Judging The 2018 Des Moines County Teen Council is again sponsoring a fair class for Clover Kids and youngsters not old enough to join 4-H (third grade). They, too, have the opportunity to bring something they have made to the fair. The only requirement is that they must have made it themselves. Registration will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, in the Exhibit Hall. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. Teen Council members will meet with each exhibitor and participation ribbons will be awarded, however no premium money will be awarded. If they wish, the future 4-H ers can place their projects on display in a special area in the Exhibit Hall after judging. Stuffed Animal Show Pre 4-H and Clover Kids are invited to bring in their favorite stuffed animal and visit with a Teen Council member about it on Wednesday, July 25, in conjunction with the Clover kids and Pre 4-H judging. Participation ribbons will be awarded. Open Small Pet Show The Open Small Pet Show is open to all youth up to 9 years of age in Des Moines County. All pets must be on a leach, in a box, bowl, or cage. No hooved animals allowed. The Open Small Pet Show will be held in the gymnasium on Friday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. Classes are liste don page 86 of the Fair Book. Des Moines County Fair Needs You! Saturday, July 21, is set-up day for the fair and the fun begins at 8:00 a.m. All members, leaders, parents, and committee members are asked to come and help get ready for the fair. The more people who come, the less work for everyone. The Fair Board will provide lunch for all who help. Wash Up at the Des Moines County and Iowa State Fairs On behalf of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, the Des Moines County Fair Board and the Iowa State Fair Board wants all fairgoers to enjoy the fair, so that s why they re asking everyone to help prevent bacterial diseases by washing your hands AFTER petting animals and BEFORE eating. Diseases such as E. coli and Salmonella can be stopped in their tracks simply by washing your hands with soap and water. Look for friendly reminders to Wash Up at this year s Des Moines County Fair and at the Iowa State Fair. Des Moines County Fair Help Wanted The Des Moines County Fair Board is in need of office staff and fair staff for the 2018 Des Moines County Fair. Interested individuals are asked to contact Cass Pfeiff, secretary/manager, at 641-295-3194 for more information. FairEntry Help Night There is a FairEntry Help Night scheduled for Tuesday evening, June 26, from 5-6:00 p.m., at the Des Moines County Extension Office in West Burlington, for any member/family needing or wanting help with the FairEntry process. Computers and help sheets will be available, as well as Extension staff to walk you through the process of entering your livestock, clothing, and communications (by July 1st) and your static exhibits (by July 15th). Please call the Extension Office with any questions or to reserve your seat today. 6
Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors Once again, the 2018 Southeast Iowa Final Drive is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for any graduating high school senior who is a member of 4-H or FFA in any of the six participating counties, which include: Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine and Washington. The applicants must have exhibited livestock in one or more of the following species: Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Swine. Applicants DO NOT need to be a livestock exhibitor at the 2018 Southeast Iowa Final Drive in order to receive one of the following scholarships. A $500 Scholarship will be awarded in each species in honor of the following youth: Beef Danny Campbell Memorial Scholarship Goat Kayla Atkins Memorial Scholarship Sheep Ben Moehle Memorial Scholarship Swine Ty Warth Memorial Scholarship Applications can be picked up at any of the participating county extension offices, or by contacting Sheila Darbyshire (319-931-7998) or Mary Steffener (319-931-3259). Applications must be returned by July 15 th, 2018. The scholarship winners will be recognized and receive their scholarship as part of the opening ceremonies of the 6th Annual Southeast Iowa Final Drive on Sunday evening, July 29, 2018, during the Des Moines County Fair. Grooming and Fitting Competition A Grooming and Fitting Competition will again be held at the Southeast Iowa Final Drive! Each county: Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, and Washington counties will be asked to assemble a team of four 4-H and/or FFA youth to represent their county. Each team may consist of any combination of junior, intermediate, and senior 4-H and/or FFA members. The time offered for this competition will be from 12-2:00 p.m. at the Des Moines County Fairgrounds. Each team must supply their own animal and grooming chute, generator, etc., needed to properly groom and fit their animal. There will be a short demonstration and rules meeting prior to the competition as Sullivan Supply will still be the sponsor for this event. We will recognize a Grand Champion and Reserve Champion team on Sunday evening, July 29, 2018, as part of our opening ceremonies. Each team will also receive prizes for winning and partici- For more information please contact: pating in the event. Mary E. Steffener Iowa State University Extension and Outreach County Youth Coordinator 1700 W Mt. Pleasant Street West Burlington, Iowa 52566 319-671-7165 - office 800-914-1914 - outside of the W.B. area 319-931-3259 - cell steffene@iastate.edu www.extension.iastate.edu All teams will need to be organized and registered to participate in this event by July 15 th, 2018. Please contact: Sheila Darbyshire (319-931- 7998) to register your team or if there are any questions. and justice for all The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 7