On-Line 4-H Newsletter

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There are many ISU activities available!  Whether it's Explorations for Talented and Gifted Students, Fit Kids, or a campus tour for the whole family.

 

AmeriCorps NCCC Residential Program Available in Vinton

AmeriCorps is now offering opportunities to serve in their residential program at a new campus in Iowa.  Members will receive room and board and a small living allowance.  At the end of their term of service, the will receive a $4725 education award for future tuition or to pay off qualifying loans.

 

If you know anyone ages 18-24 that might be interested in serving, please pass on this information.  If you know any non-profit or government agency that needs help, have them check out the project sponsor application.Questions can be addressed to Judy McCarthy, Program Director for Iowa AmeriCorps State of Promise on 515-294-1611 or e-mail at mccarthy@iastate.edu http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/ncc.asp click here for more information on hosting an AmeriCorps team

http://www.cns.gov/about/employment/index.asp click here for employment opportunities.

 

Event Discounts for Iowa 4-H'ers

The Iowa 4-H Foundation announces the opportunity for 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs to receive discount tickets to Iowa Events Center and Iowa Speedway events.  Both organizations have developed a partnership with the Foundation to provide discounted tickets and educational opportunities for Iowa 4-H'ers.  Go to www.iowa4hfoundation.org -- to learn more about the many events available.  New events and partnerships will continuously be added, so check back frequently if you or your club are interested in attending these events.  For more information, please contact Shelly Greving at shellg@iastate.edu or 515-294-1607.

 

 Wilderness Opportunities for Youth and Adults

This program provides opportunities for youth and adults to attend wilderness backpacking, canoe, and sea-kayaking trips led by trained adults.  Provided by Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) in cooperation with ISU Wildlife Extension and Iowa 4-H.  You can find information about the trips at Wilderness trips 2008.

 

SET Opportunity for 4-H Youth

Did you know 2007-2008 is International Polar Year?  As a part of the important task of educating ourselves about the polar regions, the University of Nebraska, has developed an innovative, educational program for youth called “Antarctica’s Climate Secrets.”  This program features an international science research project taking place in Antarctica.  The ANDRILL project—ANtarctic geology DRILLing—is recovering sedimentary rock cores from beneath Antarctica's ice to learn that continent's climate history.  Researchers are looking to the past to help them predict what will happen in the future of our warming planet.  Four states received funding to participate in the program, and Iowa is one of them!

 

What does this mean for you?  The Antarctica’s Climate Secrets program includes hands-on activities, attractive banner graphics, and video podcasts that make it possible for groups of 10- to 19- year olds to do some fun learning and teaching.  The activities lead up to the group hosting a public science event or developing an exciting exhibit for peers, families, or the public.  This would be a great opportunity for an existing 4-H club, or a group of new-to-4H youth who are interested in science to have fun learning and providing a community service.  You will receive an email soon with specifics about the Connect meeting we will hold to provide more detailed information and a chance to get your questions answered. In the mean time, visit http://www.andrill.org/flexhibit/index.html and check out the program.  (Holly Bignall hbignall@iastate.com or 515 294-2078)


2008 Kossuth County Livestock juding contest
Saturday August 2, livestock judging contest click here for more details. Livestock Judging Flyer
 

“U Gotta Love It”

The 2008 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17 “U Gotta Love It,” is getting closer, and we are doing are best to make sure that the 4-H building is a positive and friendly place.  One of the key ingredients needed is VOLUNTEERS!!! 

 

You can volunteer for the whole fair or just one day.  We also have volunteer opportunities August 4-6 preparing for the fair and the 18th for final clean-up.  If you come, bring a car full….gas is too expensive for just one! 

 

Volunteering at the Iowa State Fair is a great idea for County Councils.  Don’t worry about the cost of staying somewhere, sign up to stay at the Cultural Center or Youth Inn and be surrounded by lots of others who share your love for 4-H.  There are opportunities to volunteer in the morning, afternoon, and evening.  Come volunteer for the day and enjoy the fair at night.

 

Volunteer Applications are due July 1st and are available online at /4H/StateFair/StateFairInfo.htm.  There is a different form for youth, adults, and evening exhibit hosts so make sure you get the right one.  If you have any questions at any time please feel free to contact Karen Naig at kmnaig@extension.iastate.edu or 515.294.1982.  I am excited to hear from you.

 

Sac County Fair open shows 
Sac County Fair will be opening its county fair to any 4-H'er in Iowa to show at the Sac County Fair in any of the livestock departments.  All 4-H'ers that would like to show at our fair will need to fill out our livestock entry form and turn it into our office by July 1st at 4 pm. The entry forms must be in our office and not in the mail as we will not accept late entries!  Sac County fair is July 24th - 27th and all livestock must stay on the grounds from the evening of July 23rd till 6-7 am on July 27th.  If someone is interested in showing at this fair please contact Steph Erpeling erpeldin@iastate.edu for more information.  Weigh in dates are Swine April 12th 9-11 am & Sheep May 3rd from 9-11 am.

East Iowa Youth Open Dairy Heifer Show
Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City, Iowa.  This event is open to anyone under the age of 21 that wishes to exhibit any breed of heirfer calves and yearlings.  Animals do not have to be registered to compete.  Entry fee of $5.00 per animal.  All entry fees will be returned as premiums or prizes.  All animals will be required to have health papers to be exhibited.  Classes will consist of two heifer and two yearling classes of each breed and will be split according to entries received. 
The goal of this event is to bring together youths from the dairy industry who wish to exhibit thier heifers in an early show to gain experience and enjoy the competion.  It is the desire of the show committee to provide an event for youths to show at another event and to reward the hard work involved in a dairy project other than the local county fair.  For more information, contact Kris at the Extension Office or Mark Butz, (319)350-1426. 

Iowa State Fair presents Vet Camp
Vet Camp is a new and exciting program that will be held at the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center Along with the various livestock barns on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.  This is a three hour program aimed at encouraging children ages 10-17 to learn about animal health, welfare and what it is like to be an animal doctor.  Vet camp will be instructed by Iowa State University veterinary medicine students along with the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association. 

Only 25 students will be allowed per session, Sessions will be assigned according to date received.  Camp dates are August 7,10,13,16 and run from 1:00 pm -4:00 pm.  Registration deadline is July 15.  The Vet Camp application is online at www.iowastatefair.org For further information you may contact:  Emily Brewer Agricultural Education Coordinator at 515-262-3111 ext 244 or email ebrewer@iowastatefair.org

ISF Little Hands On The Farm Seek Volunteers!
The Iowa State Fair is seeking volunteers to help at the Little Hands on the Farm display.  This display is open daily form 9 am -8 pm and provides children ages 2-10 the chance to get involved with agriculture as farmers on this mock farm.  The children do chores, plant seeds, feed and milk a cow and get at chance to drive a pedal tractor.  This is a great display that helps kids connect to agriculture by teaching them in an entertaining and interactive way.  Admission tickets, parking pass and a complimentary t-shirt are given to all volunteers.  If your club is interested in helping out or would like more information please contact Emily Brewer, by calling 515-262-3111 extension 244 or emailing ebrewer@iowastatefair.org The dates of the Iowa State Fair are August 7-17.

New Upper Iowa 50 50 Show 
Upper Iowa 50/50 club will be hosting an open horse show at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Alan H Bakken Fadness Arena.  Sunday, August 17 halter classes start at 9:00 am with pleasure and  games events following.  Click here for a show bill Show Bill

 

 




 


   

  

K Fahey 7/3/2008