September, 2021
Don't forget to re-enroll,
starting September 1st!
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To re-enroll for Clover Kids and/or 4-H, please use phone or computer to go to https://v2.4honline.com
Cost: $30 - BV Co. Extension Council &
Endowment will provide $15 of the $30 state enrollment fee; please pay the remaining $15 online, in our office, or to your local, 4-H club leader(s).
Financial Assistance is available.
INSIDE? What's
SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!
COMING UP? What's
2021 Iowa State Fair Results 2021 Iowa State Fair Photos 2021 Clay County Fair Info Record Book Information
County Award Application Information Club Contacts
September 1...
September 11-19...
September 21...
September 22...
September 23...
October 15...
October 20...
1st week of October...
July 7-11, 2022...
Beginning of 4-H year/re-enrollment opens Clay County Fair
Ag-Citing (Storm Lake, St. Mary's)
Ag-Citing (Aurelia, Alta, Albert City-Truesdale, Newell-Fonda, Sioux Central
Safety Day (St. Mary's, Aurelia, Alta, Albert City-Truesdale, Newell-Fonda
Record Books due to club leader(s) Leaders' due date for Record Books to Extension Office
National 4-H Week, Pizza Ranch Fundraiser, 4th grade classroom visits
2022 BV County Fair
RESULTS
I O W A S T A T E F A I R
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Shelby Lynch...
Amelia Stark...
Abbie Watts...
April Meyer...
Allison Ehlers...
Allison Ehlers...
Clare Peters...
Breyer Anderson...
Leah Bean...
Clare Peters...
Jacie Staedtler...
April Meyer...
Garrett Meyer...
Griffin Strom...
Colton Lindgren...
Leah Bean...
Isabelle Landgraf...
Abbie Watts...
Abbie Watts...
Allison Watts...
Isabelle Landgraf...
Griffin Strom...
Allison Ehlers...
Caden Meyer...
Linnea Bloom...
Miley Meth...
April Meyer...
Gabby Staedtler...
Caden Meyer...
Animal Science
Clothing & Fashion Communications
Citizenship & Civic Engagement Food & Nutrition
Home Improvement
Mechanics Photography
Science, Engineering, & Technology Sewing & Needle Arts
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Blue BlueRed
Red Blue Seal of Merit Blue Blue Red Blue Red Red BlueRed
Blue Red Blue BlueBlue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Red Red Blue Blue
W A R A D S
Static &
Communications
RESULTS
I O W A S T A T E F A I R
September, 2021 4-H MOTIVATOR
Breeding Beef
Elizabeth Schable...
Brock White...
Meat Goat Showmanship
Kooper Bean...
Breeding Chickens
Kooper Bean...
Kooper Bean...
Kooper Bean...
Kooper Bean...
Kooper Bean...
Kooper Bean...
Leah Bean...
Leah Bean...
Leah Bean...
Leah Bean...
Leah Bean...
Leah Bean...
Leah Bean...
Leah Bean...
Production Poultry
Leah Bean...
Breeding Swine
Jaelyn Hartnett...
Brock White...
Market Swine
Jaelyn Hartnett...
Jaelyn Hartnett...
Jaelyn Hartnett...
Beef
Meat Goats Poultry
Swine
Purple Purple, Res. Grand Champion Maintainer Breeding Beef Blue
Purple Purple Purple Purple Blue Blue Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple Blue Blue Blue Blue
Blue Purple, Res. Grand champion Duroc Breeding Gilt Purple Blue Blue
W A A R D S
Livestock
PHOTOS
I O W A S T A T E F A I R
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PHOTOS
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PHOTOS
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PHOTOS
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September, 2021 4-H MOTIVATOR
"As you know, our youth are essential for our future. Without our 4- H and FFA youth, we would not continue to be leaders in the nation.
As a young, 4-H'er in the Calhoun County, Logan Larks 4-H Club some 40 years ago, little did I ever imagine I would [serve] as the President of the Iowa State Fair Board. Dreams do come true!"
-Tennie Carlson, Iowa State Fair Board President
September, 2021 4-H MOTIVATOR
2021 CLAY COUNTY FAIR Helpful Information
September 11-19
Fairground hours:
Open @ 7 AM Most building hours:
(Sept. 11-18) Open from 9 AM - 8 PM (Sept. 12) Open from 9 AM - 6 PM For ticket prices & other information:
https://claycountyfair.com/
September, 2021
To learn how to set goals, how to make plans for action, and how to decide how well you did (evaluation).To learn how to set goals, how to make plans for action, and how to decide how well you did (evaluation).To learn how to set goals, how to make plans for action, and how to decide how well you did (evaluation).
To learn the skills of record keeping and organization to use now and in the future.To learn the skills of record keeping and organization to use now and in the future.To learn the skills of record keeping and organization to use now and in the future.
To learn to communicate and summarize.To learn to communicate and summarize.To learn to communicate and summarize.
To learn responsibility by completing a task.To learn responsibility by completing a task.To learn responsibility by completing a task.
Why are they important?
Why are they important?
Why are they important?
Record Books are used to teach 4-Her’s how to keep track of their records of exhibits, which is an very important life Record Books are used to teach 4-Her’s how to keep track of their records of exhibits, which is an very important life Record Books are used to teach 4-Her’s how to keep track of their records of exhibits, which is an very important life skill. Recordkeeping is an ongoing process, but each year is submitted for a county award. Youth learn:
skill. Recordkeeping is an ongoing process, but each year is submitted for a county award. Youth learn:
skill. Recordkeeping is an ongoing process, but each year is submitted for a county award. Youth learn:
1 1 1... 2 2 2... 3 3 3... 4 4 4...
Record books are a great keepsake to reflect on your 4-H experience as well as a useful tool when applying for Record books are a great keepsake to reflect on your 4-H experience as well as a useful tool when applying for Record books are a great keepsake to reflect on your 4-H experience as well as a useful tool when applying for scholarships and awards. Go to
scholarships and awards. Go to
scholarships and awards. Go to www.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista/4hwww.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista/4hwww.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista/4h to download and fill out the forms; record to download and fill out the forms; record to download and fill out the forms; record book sheet, yearly summary, project records and animal worksheets. If you need help with your record book, contact book sheet, yearly summary, project records and animal worksheets. If you need help with your record book, contact book sheet, yearly summary, project records and animal worksheets. If you need help with your record book, contact your leader or the Extension Office. There are past 4-H’ers Record Books in our office if you need guidance starting your leader or the Extension Office. There are past 4-H’ers Record Books in our office if you need guidance starting your leader or the Extension Office. There are past 4-H’ers Record Books in our office if you need guidance starting or working on yours! For help completing your record book, you can call 712-732-5056 to set up an appointment.
or working on yours! For help completing your record book, you can call 712-732-5056 to set up an appointment.
or working on yours! For help completing your record book, you can call 712-732-5056 to set up an appointment.
4-Honline has also developed on online recordkeeping tool—you are welcome to use this program instead of the 4-Honline has also developed on online recordkeeping tool—you are welcome to use this program instead of the 4-Honline has also developed on online recordkeeping tool—you are welcome to use this program instead of the traditional paper record books. Check it out at:
traditional paper record books. Check it out at:
traditional paper record books. Check it out at: https://recordbook.4honline.comhttps://recordbook.4honline.comhttps://recordbook.4honline.com
ALL RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15 TO YOUR CLUB LEADER ALL RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15 TO YOUR CLUB LEADER ALL RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15 TO YOUR CLUB LEADER
LEADERS - RECORD BOOKS & AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 20 TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE LEADERS - RECORD BOOKS & AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 20 TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE LEADERS - RECORD BOOKS & AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 20 TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE
4-H MOTIVATOR
Record Books
County Awards - $ Cash Awards
RECORD BOOKS & COUNTY AWARDS
There is much to be proud of here in the Buena Vista County 4-H Program. Please take some time after fair to review what you are proud of— a project, your club leadership, your community involvement. Complete an award application to be recognized for your accomplishments! Updated applications are available online at
www.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista/4h and will be due on October 1. If you would like assistance completing your award application, please contact your club leader or make an appointment at the Buena Vista County Extension Office by calling 712.732.5056. For Int./Sr. awards, we are looking for 1 page of narrative & supporting documents.
Who Should Apply and for Which Award? Here are some suggestions:
A Static Project that Advanced to the State Fair...Project Award Someone who planned a community service project...Citizenship Award or Kathy Fahr Someone who improved their club through word or act...Leadership Award Someone in 5th or 6th grade who LOVES 4-H...Outstanding Junior A Intermediate or Senior 4-Her who motivates others...Craig Sump, Rafa Worthan, I DARE
RECORD KEEPING FORMS
September, 2021 4-H MOTIVATOR
To be considered a record book—it must include the 4-H Summary and at least 1 Project Record or Animal Project Worksheet. We encourage you to complete records on each project exhibited at the fair, but that isn't a requirement—just start somewhere and our Extension staff or your 4-H leaders will be glad to provide any assistance needed! Complete Word document versions of each of these forms and many more...
are available at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/record-keeping and at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista/content/fair-forms
The 4-H Summary may
be the most important part of your record
book—this document will
become very helpful as you apply for awards,
scholarships, jobs and college.
The Project Record goes with each static
project or project area you worked on during the 4-H year. Basic is
for 4-6th graders, Experienced for 7th & 8th
graders, Advanced for
9th –12th.
There are a variety of forms
that allow for detailed livestock records. Above is a general form that can be used
for most livestock projects. Also available: dog, horse, breeding,
etc.
The Self- Evaluation is a
great way to reflect on your record keeping efforts during your 4-H year so that you can set some goals
for the upcoming year.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE ENTIRE FORMS; PLEASE SEE WEBSITE OR EXTENSION OFFICE FOR FULL FORMS
September, 2021
COUNTY AWARDS - $ CASH AWARDS
4-H MOTIVATOR
Here are some examples of what the forms will look like!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE ENTIRE FORMS; PLEASE SEE WEBSITE OR EXTENSION OFFICE FOR FULL FORMS Junior Project
Award Application
Intermediate &
Senior Project Award Application
Junior Special Awards Application
Intermediate &
Senior Special Awards Application
September, 2021
CLUBS & CONTACTS
4-H MOTIVATOR
BV Co. 4-H Clubs &
Leaders
County Youth Council
& 4-H Committees
Extension Council &
County Staff
BV Equine April Connolly 712-291-5621 BV Shooting Sports Gabe Worthan 712-660-8886 Clover Kids (K-3rd grade) Jordan Hewett, Ana Sanchez 712-732-5056
Fairfield Pioneers
Michelle Ehlers 712-260-9248 Dr. Chris Bean 712-299-2810 Melissa Fahr 712-299-1753 Karen Feeley 712-299-4315 Maple Valley Agriculturists Kristen Watts 712-299-6689 Newell Boosting Achievers Leigh Meyer 712-830-2250 Brent Meyer 712-369-3720 Tanya Landgraf 712-299-4887 Providence Go-Getters Steve Peters 712-732-9393 Amie Stark 712-732-5720 Jake Schable 712-299-1061 SLHS 4-H Club
Nichol Kleespies 712-291-6243 Robotics Club
Lena Gripp 712-732-5056 AmeriCorps - Robotics
County Youth Council Breyer Anderson Michelle Anderson Emily Arnts Ethan Arnts Leah Bean Annaliese Bloom Linnea Bloom Mary Connolly Sierra Hill Emily Launderville April Meyer Caden Meyer Garrett Meyer
4-H Youth Development Committee Breyer Anderson, Alta
Cheryl Arnts, Alta Dr. Chris Bean, Marathon Emily Bodholdt, Storm Lake Mary Connolly, Storm Lake Emily Launderville, Alta Leigh Meyer, Newell Mary Roberts, Albert City Jayden VanBerkum, Alta 4-H Endowment Committee Gretchen Miller, Alta
Salli Nichols, Storm Lake Jake Schable, Storm Lake Kent Smith, Storm Lake Jan Worthan, Storm Lake
Extension Council
Roman De La Torre, Albert City CJ Bean, Marathon
Amy Meyer, Alta
Miguel Negrete, Marathon - Chair Salli Nichols, Storm Lake Valerie Olsen, Newell Roger Peterson, Alta Landon Sullivan, Storm Lake Jan Worthan, Storm Lake County Extension Office
Lena Gripp, County Youth Coordinator Stacie Hewett, Office/Program Coordinator Jordan Hewett, AmeriCorps
Carol Ehlers, Family Finance Specialist Dr. Kris Kohl, Agricultural Engineer Terry Janssen, Regional Extension Director County Wide
County Wide County Wide
Albert City Area
Alta Area Newell Area
Storm Lake Area
Storm Lake High School County Wide
Jake Roberts Lexi Roberts Paige Roberts Gabby Staedtler Jacie Staedtler Amelia Stark Lydia Thams Desi Thayer
Melissa Fahr - Advisor
