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Extension Employee Spotlight

Annette Shipley is the Region 16 Educational Director serving Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott counties. Annette has worked for Iowa State University Extension in different capacities since 2009. Annette provides coaching and direction for the ISU Extension offices in Region 16 working closely with Extension Councils and Staff. Her educational background in psychology and social work has given her a broad base from which to approach many topics. Her experience working or volunteering on numerous boards, in schools, non-profits, and community building has given her the skills and experience to work and partner with others to fulfill the Land-Grant Mission at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

CLINTON COUNTY CONNECTION

Annette Shipley Regional Extension Education Director ashipley@iastate.edu 563-886-6157

400 E. 11TH STREET, CLINTON, IOWA — 563.659.5125

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June-August 2015

Alexis Delaney 4-H Summer Program Assistant adelaney@iastate.edu 563-659-5125

4-H Newsletter

Kaitlyn Ketelsen is in her fourth year of studying at Wartburg College, and will graduate in December with a degree in communications. She has lived in DeWitt her whole life, and enjoys being able to come home for her summer breaks. She is excited to be working for the Extension Office this summer, and was happy to find a local job where her talents can be put to good use. In her spare time she likes to bake, photo-graph her friends and family, run, and work on design and DIY projects. Her dream job after graduation would involve marketing, designing, and event planning.

Kaitlyn Ketelsen Summer Office Assistant kaitlynk@iastate.edu 563-659-5125

Lexi Delaney is from DeWitt, Iowa and will be the 2015 4-H Summer Assistant for Clinton County Extension and Outreach. Lexi is going to be a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in Animal Science and Agriculture Communications. Lexi says that “4-H and FFA are much more than presenting your projects at the fair. These organizations teach skills to youth that are valuable all throughout life. I learned responsibility, work ethic, record keeping, and communication skills throughout 4-H. Looking back now, I have realized how important these skills are for our future generations. I look forward to helping the youth gain skills and memories that will last them a lifetime.”

WHAT’S INSIDE:

FSQA

Poultry Update

Rising Star Interns

County & State Fair

Information

Ak Sar Ben Entry

Gift Basket Silent

Auction

Fair Entry Online

Program

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

F.S.Q.A. Training

Poultry Exhibitions Cancelled due to HPAI

Rising Star Interns—Clinton & Muscatine Counties

If you did not make FSQA training in Clinton County and you still need to be certified, there is one more training offered in Jackson County. If you are in grades 7-12 you have the option to take a test instead of attending training.

If you want to test out, please call the Extension Office to make arrangements to take the test. Jackson County- Monday, June 8, 2-4pm, Pearson Hall, 563-652-4923 * You must RSVP at the number above if you are planning to attend.

More FSQA information and the FSQA manual may be found at: www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/livestock/FSQA.htm ***Those who do not RSVP to the county extension office are not allowed to complete the training.

Cierra is a fourth year design student at Iowa State University and is serving Clinton and Muscatine counties as a Rising Star Intern. Her studies focus on graphic design, info graphics, and design thinking and solving. Cierra is most excited about getting to go to the many farmers markets this summer and getting to work with man agers in designing new logos, banners, and promotional material. Cierra has a passion to better communities and will use her design skills to do just that.

Courtney is a recent graduate from Iowa State's College of Human Sciences with a degree in Nutrition. This summer she is serving Muscatine county as their Rising Star intern. Courtney’s hope is to promote overall health in the community by tackling barriers of food insecurity, and helping create new food policies. Her future career goal is to work in an atmosphere similar to extension, while promoting healthy environments to the community and prevention of diseases that are caused by lack of nutrition and knowledge of health.

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult

partnerships and research-based experiences.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced an order to cancel all live bird exhibitions at county fairs, the Iowa State Fair, and other gatherings of birds due to avian influenza. The Department’s order begins immediately, is effective through the end of 2015, and also prohibits live birds from being sold at livestock auction markets, swap meets and exotic sales. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/exhibitions-birds-cancelled-2015-due-avian-influenza

In place of the poultry show, we have decided to create a new class for poultry project members. This class will allow members to showcase their knowledge about birds without actually bringing the bird(s) to the fair. The class will be judged based on knowledge and creativity. Exhibitors must create a display focused on a poultry related topic, such as bird breeds, avian flu, bird care, etc. We encourage you to take a picture of your bird(s) and display them, such as setting up a cage/display with a replica of your bird(s). More information will be available soon.

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MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

Iowa State Fair Entry Deadline—July 1

Club Show Entries in Fair Entry Online Program—June 23

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult

partnerships and research-based experiences.

4-H exhibitors are required to submit Iowa State Fair Livestock entries by July 1. This year, state fair entries must be submitted using the Fair Entry online program, similarly to how county fair entries are being submitted online through

the program. You will be given instructions regarding how to

make state fair livestock entries in early June. You will be

using Fair Entry, but the instructions for submitting state fair

entries are slightly different than for county fair entries.

Clinton County is no longer using a class entry form to submit Club Show entries for livestock and non-livestock. Exhibitors are required to submit class entries for livestock by June 23using the online Fair Entry program. Instructions were mailed to each family mid-May and are also available at the Clinton County Extension website and are included on page 8 in this newsletter.

Please use your Club Show Fair book to find class numbers and descriptions. Fair book may be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/ Each family will receive a fair book at their next club meeting.

Photography Visual Arts,

Home

Improvement,

Clothing

Food &

Nutrition

Preserved

Food

Food &

Nutrition

Prepared

Food

Poster

Exhibit &

Communications

All Other Exhibits

(except for

Communications and FR/CS)

-4-H Photography

Exhibit Label

-Clinton County

4-H Entry Tag

-Write-up,

including

explanation of

Design Elements and

Art Principles

-Clinton County

4-H Entry Tag

-Preserved

Food Exhibit

Label

-Write-up for

the exhibit

-Clinton

County 4-H

Entry Tag

-Recipe for

product

-Write-up for

the exhibit

-Clinton

County 4-H

Entry Tag

-Poster Exhibit Entry

form

-Clinton County

4-H Entry Tag

-Write-up for the

Exhibit

-Clinton County

4-H Entry Tag

What to Attach to 4-H Exhibits You can find the labels and more information on your 4-H projects at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/page/projects

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

2015 Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Premium Book & Discount Ticket Order Form

Use of Copyright Material in 4-H Exhibits

4-H Endowment Gift Basket Fundraiser

The 2015 Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Premium book is now posted on the 4-H State Fair Livestock page at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair/livestock Also, you will find the Exhibitor Ticket Order form, as well as Youth Inn information.

The exhibitor discount order form for the Iowa State Fair is due July 20. Remember, all youth showing livestock or non-livestock in the 4-H divisions at the State Fair will receive one free admission ticket, as well as a parking pass, if needed.

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult

partnerships and research-based experiences.

Often, we get “ideas” by observation of other’s works of art, crafts, recipes, etc. It is very important to give credit to those individuals or companies who have created materials, resources, logos, trademarks, photographs, etc. that you may want to incorporate into your 4-H project exhibited at county fair. You must request and be granted permission in order to use someone else’s material.

For more information, regarding copyright use guidelines for 4-H projects, go to: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/page/projects

During the Club Show, the Clinton County 4-H Endowment Committee will be having a Gift Basket Silent Auction. The silent auction will take place in the Clinton County Fair Auditorium from Wednesday, July 15 through Sunday, July 19. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Clinton County 4-H Endowment Fund. To participate: 1. Please bring your Gift Basket to the Clinton County Extension Office from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10 (the office closes at 3PM on Friday). 2. Please include only non-perishable items. 3. You may choose any theme for your basket (Ex. Your

Business, Iowa State University, Gardening, Golfing, Pizza, etc….).

4. Please wrap your Gift Basket, include a tag with the contents indicating who donated the basket AND what dollar amount you would like as the minimum starting bid.

***If you have any questions, would like a receipt for your donation, or need someone to pick up your basket, please call the Clinton County Extension Office at 563-659-5125. Thank you for supporting the Clinton County 4-H Youth Development Program.

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

Non-Livestock Exhibitor Awards

MISSION STATEMENT

Empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult

partnerships and research-based experiences.

Clover Kids Club Leader for Goose Lake Clover Kids The Goose Lake Clover Kids Club is searching for a dedicated volunteer to serve as Club Leader. Colleen Flathers has been the Leader for many years and is planning to retire, but is willing to help someone who is interested in taking her place.

To learn more about the Clover Kids Club Program visit: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/iowa-4-h-clover-kids If you are interested or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Brianne Johnson at the Clinton County Extension Office.

Inappropriate Food Exhibits for Iowa 4-H Fairs If you are planning to enter a food project, please remember to check the guidelines for what types of foods are allowed and what types are prohibited. These guidelines are very specific and your project may not be allowed to be exhibited if it doesn’t meet regulations.

Go to the 4-H Food and Nutrition Projects page at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/4-h-food-nutrition-projects *On this page, you will also find the preserved food exhibit label.

Non-livestock fair exhibitors will be eligible to win awards based on the quality and quantity of their non-livestock projects and activities. Champion and Reserve Champion Non-livestock exhibitor awards will be given to members in each 4-H age division, including junior, intermediate and senior. Winners will be determined by tallying points accrued, per exhibitor, from projects entered in Conference Judging Day, Communication Day, Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, and $15 Challenge. Points will be awarded based on ribbon color in the following manner: Purple & Green Ribbon- 4 points Yellow Ribbon- 3 points Blue Ribbon - 2 points Red Ribbon- 1 point

Champion winners can win once per age group. There is no limit on Reserve Champion winners. Award winners will be recognized during the Market Steer Show on Sunday, July 19.

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.

Graduating Seniors

Design Elements & Art Principles for 4-H Projects

Congratulations to all of the 2015 graduating seniors! Thank you for being positive role models in 4-H and in your community. We wish you the best luck in all that you do! Please plan on attending the Senior Recognition Ceremony at the Clinton County Club Show on Friday, July 17 at 4:00 p.m. in the Beef Arena.

*You will be receiving a questionnaire in the mail to be returned to the Extension Office. Please let Brianne Johnson know if you are not able to attend by calling the Extension Office or by emailing briannej@iastate.edu.

Design Elements

Line can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or curved.

Lines can vary in thickness or help create a mood.

Shapes are made from connected lines. How they

are arranged determines the design. They can be

geometric or organic.

Color is described with the words hue, value, and

intensity. Hues are names of colors. Value is light-

ness or darkness of a hue. Intensity refers to the

brightness or dullness of a hue. Light,

intermediate, and dark values define parts of

objects and set off one area of a design from

another.

Texture is a surface characteristic that can be

touched or seen. Contrasting textures add

interest.

Space is divided into negative and positive areas.

Art Principles

Rhythm is organized movement. Repeating an ele-

ment (i.e. lines) will produce rhythm.

Proportion compares the amount, size, or

number.

Emphasis captures your attention by unusual use of

line, shape, texture, space, or value.

Balance gives a design stability.

Radial balance -- same around a center point;

Asymmetrical balance -- dissimilar;

Bisymmetrical balance -- same on both sides.

Unity is the union of the elements in a design.

***Please check out the 2015 Clinton

County Club Show Fair book for design elements and art

principles.

Required for all Visual Arts, Home Improvement, & Clothing Projects

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.

Ak Sar Ben 4-H Stock Show Entries Due August 10

State Fair Project Transportation & Meetings The Extension Office will provide transportation for the indoor exhibits chosen for the Iowa State Fair. Any 4-Her who would like to take advantage of exhibit transportation to Des Moines will need to pay $15.00 per family. If you have a large exhibit, check with Brianne Johnson to see if Clinton County Extension may accommodate transportation. More information will be handed out at the mandatory State Fair meetings during the county fair. All State Fair meetings will be held in the auditorium and you must attend one if your exhibit is chosen to go to the State Fair.

State Fair Photographs & Meetings will be:

Friday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 18 at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m.

If you’ve nominated Market Beef for the Knights of AKSARBEN 4-H Stock Show, your animals have been validated and are now requiring entries in order for you to participate. The deadline to submit entries to the AKSARBEN office is August 10, although we ask that you try to submit your entry form to the Clinton County Extension Office as soon as possible. AKSARBEN entry information will be available the week of July 6th at http://www.aksarbenrodeo.com/

DNA for Market Lambs, Meat Goats, Market Hogs and Feeder Calves is due by June 15, 2015 and need to be sent to AKSARBEN by June 19, 2015. The Premium Book will be available by June 15 and can be downloaded from the website for your use.

Conference Judging Day — July 13

Here are a few tips to help the day run smoothly:

Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time

Make sure you have your write-up (goal sheet and other forms) completed (refer to the fair book to make sure you have what you need).

Bring your completed entry tags, completed Conference Judging Day sheet, specific labels (if needed), and your project.

Wear appropriate dress (white t-shirt with 4-H emblem, and pants, jeans, or slacks and closed toe shoes)

Come in through the south door of the auditorium. 4-H greeters will be there to help you find your way

When finished judging, go to the Check-Out table to turn in your judging day sheet to Extension Staff, along with your $5.00 entry fee (unless already paid) and pick up your fair wristband and meal ticket.

Remember to have fun and smile!

9:00 am………………….……...………. C-W Jr. Ag &

Equine Fever

10:00 am…………………….. ...Goose Lake Jr. Feeders

& Orange Future Leaders

11:00 am…………………….. Charlotte Jr. Producers &

Welton Jr. Farmers

12:00-1:00 pm………………….…….......Dinner Break

No one admitted for judging from 12-1pm

1:00 pm…….…..………...….……….……. Delmar Hot

Shots, Minnehaha, & Mohawk

2:00 pm………………..………...Iowanna, Iowanna Jrs.

& Practical Pottery

3:00 pm………………….……...……...DeWitt Hustlers

& Wapsi Valley

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.

The 2015 State Fair 4-H Livestock/Horticulture Entry Process is now open! This year is a brand new, online entry process called Fair Entry. Please read the following for VERY important details:

State Fair 4-H entry is for members who have completed 5th grade and above

You will use your 4HOnline family login information to complete the entry process

We have created a step by step help sheet to walk you through everything Help Sheet: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair/livestock FairEntry Website: https://iowastatefair4hlivestock.fairentry.com

REMEMBER: ALL animals must have been identified in 4HOnline to be eligible for State Fair 4-H Exhibition

FSQA - All 4-H exhibitors (except dog and horse) must have a current FSQA certification record in 4HOnline. Please contact your county office to make arrangements if your FSQA certification is not current.

ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 1 at 11:59 PM

Be sure to check back on the State Fair 4-H Livestock page for updated information as the fair approaches!

Drug Affidavits

2015 Premium Book

Species-related announcements and updates

Fair Entry Online FAQ’s

1. Q: If you have 2 static projects in a class do you enter that class twice?

A: Yes 2. Q: If you’re not sure of the project right now, can you edit it after the 23rd? A: You can’t edit an entry after it’s been approved; however, someone at the Extension Office can edit if you them know what you need to be changed. Animal ID information may not be altered after May 15. 3. Q: For horticulture, do you enter each class now or just once for horticulture in general? Usually you won't know what you’re exhibiting until 2 days before. A: You may enter in static exhibits, which includes Horticul-

ture projects (Non-Livestock Conference Judging) up until the day of judging, July 13.

4. Q: What happens if you enter in a class but decide not to participate? A: For Livestock, you should let the Official know at Check-In. For Non-Livestock, you should call or email the Extension Office to let them know and you will not include the class on your yellow Conference Judging Day form if it is a static exhibit.

5. Q: How do I know my entry was received/approved? A: You should receive a confirmation email within a day or two after submitting your entry. 6. Q: I am a dual 4-H/FFA member, but I want to exhibit live-stock as an FFA member. How do I enter? A: You will click ‘Not in 4-H and need to create a Fair Entry account’. –Do not click the green ‘Log in using 4hOnline’ button. 7. Q: Do Clover Kids need to enter using the Fair Entry program? A: Clover Kids only need to enter in the livestock classes. Clover Kids are welcome to attend Conference Judging Day and sit with a judge for static exhibit evaluation OR they may bring their project to the Fair Auditorium to be displayed with their Club’s booth. All Clover Kids classes are non-competitive, meaning that kids (k-3) may participate but will not be placed or awarded premium money. Note: Please do not hesitate to call or stop by the Extension Office with questions regarding the Fair Entry program.

State Fair 4-H Livestock and Horticulture Exhibitors:

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.

How to Enter Classes in Fair Entry

for the Clinton County Club Show

(4-H and Clover Kids Members)

Registration Opens: Monday, May 16, 2015

Registration Closes for Livestock Entries: Monday, June 23, 2015 (at 11:59 p.m.)

1. Go to https://clintoniowa.fairentry.com

2. Click ‘Sign in with 4HOnline’.

3. A separate box will pop up. Enter your 4HOnline family e-mail address and password. The role is ‘Family’. Click

‘Login’.

4. This will take you to the welcome screen. Click ‘Begin Registration’. Click ‘Individual’.

5.. Choose the 4-H’er you wish you to enter an exhibit for. Click ‘Continue’.

6. For livestock exhibitors, please answer the questions that pertain to you. If you will not be

entering livestock, click ‘Continue’.

7. The 4-H’er’s profile will appear. The Personal Details and Contact Info is exported from

4hOnline. If you’d like to make changes, please log into your 4hOnline account at

https://iowa.4honline.com

8. Click ‘Continue to Entries’. Click ‘Add an Entry’.

9. Click ‘Select’ next to the Department you would like to enter. To enter a Static Exhibit, you

must click ‘Static’ to view all of the Departments.

10. Click ‘Select next to the Division you would like to enter.

11. Click ‘Select’ next to the Class you would like to enter.

12. Review the entry and then click ‘Continue’. Select the 4-H Club that you belong to. Click ‘Continue’.

13. If this is a livestock exhibit, please select the animal that is to be shown.

Click ‘Add an Animal’. Select the animal. Click ‘Select Animal’. Click ‘Continue’.

If this is a static exhibit, include a detailed description of your exhibit. Click ‘Continue’.

14. Review the information. Click ‘Continue’.

15. You will now have three options:

- “Register another Exhibitor”

- “Add another Entry for this Exhibitor”

- “Continue to Payment”. This function will prompt you to complete the entry process.

If you are not completed entering exhibits proceed with one of the first two options.

16. When finished entering exhibits for all the 4-H’ers in your family. Click ‘Continue to

Payment’. Review the entries submitted. Click ‘Detail’ for more information. Click ‘Continue’

when ready.

17. Each exhibitor is charged a $5.00 entry fee that must be paid prior to receiving a fair wristband (pass). Credit cards are not accepted. Checks should be made payable to the Clinton County Club Show and sent to the Clinton County Extension Office. Families may also stop by the extension office to pay their entry fee or may pay at Conference Judging Day or at Livestock Check-In. Wristbands and livestock exhibitor numbers may be picked up on Conference Judging Day or at Fair Headquarters during livestock check-in on July 15. 18. Click ‘Submit’. The staff at the Clinton County Extension Office will review the entries and either approve the entries or send them back to the families with necessary revisions.

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Project Updates / Calendar 2015 JULY AUGUST JUNE

10: AKSARBEN Entries Due

13-23: Iowa State Fair

1: Annual 4-H Volunteer

Training Deadline (All

Leaders)

1: Iowa State Fair Livestock

& Horticulture Entry

Deadline (4hOnline)

1: Rabbit Tattoo Deadline

3: Office Closed

6: Final Dog Training Class

6: Bucket Bottle Interviews

7: Fashion Revue/Clothing

Selection

8: Communications Day

10: Gift Baskets due to Office

12: Market Beef Performance

13: Conference Judging Day

17: Day at the Fair for Clinton

Recreation Summer Camp

15-19: Clinton County Club Show

20: Clinton County Club Show

Clean-up: Iowanna, Iowanna

Jr, Welton Jr Farmers

1: Youth Conference

Registration Fee Increase

3 &10: County Council helping in

the garden, Fairgrounds,

9am

8: Jackson County FSQA Testing

2-4pm, Pearson Hall-RSVP!

10: Deadline to Register for

Youth Conference

15: Youth Committee Meeting

17: Extension Council Meeting

19: County Council 4-H Petting

Zoo, Presentation, and

Outdoor Movie at

Juneteenth Festival, Clinton

Band Shell

19-20: 4-H Junior Camp, Camp

Shalom, Maquoketa, IA

23: County Fair Livestock

Entry -Fair Entry

Online due to the

Extension Office before

4:30pm

30-2: Iowa 4-H Youth Conference,

Dare to Discover, ISU, Ames

Clinton County Extension Office Hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. —New Closing Hours!

Tuesday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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