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Deadline Reminders ---------------------------------- page 2

Hall of Fame --------------------------------------------- page 2

Program Fee Assistance ----------------------------- page 2

Weather Related Announcements ---------------- page 2

Enrollment/Re-Enrollment --------------------------- page 3

Leaders Updates/Mandatory Meeting ------------ page 3

Awards Program --------------------------------------- page 3

Club Officer Training ---------------------------------- page 4

Outstanding Seniors ---------------------------------- page 4

Little Clover Meeting ---------------------------------- page 4

Beef Weigh-In ------------------------------------------- page 5

Calendar -------------------------------------------------- page 5

WHAT’S INSIDE:

October/November/December 2017

4-H Families,

The new 4-H year brings with it new and exciting opportunities! I hope you take advantage of all that 4-H has to offer this year. There are things already coming up—like the awards program—and things that have yet to be planned.

One change for this 4-H year is my role with ISU Extension and Outreach in Butler County. I am happy to announce that I have accepted the County Program Coordinator position. At this time, Beth and I are here to help you out. Please let us know if you need anything! We hope to bring a new youth coordinator on board.

Now is a great time to refresh your 4-H goals for the year. Parents and club leaders, help your 4-H’ers choose project areas they are interested in and help them develop attainable goals. There is a project area for every interest, from livestock to photography and robotics to food & nutrition. You can find project information at this link: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects-list

Start marking your calendars now!! Upcoming deadlines are always listed on page 2 of your newsletter. Upcoming workshops and meetings are always listed on the calendar page. Important animal species updates are listed in the “Species’ Updates” section. Remember to always check your email. I plan to continue sending out Friday Facts - not every Friday, but still something to watch for and read. Let’s have a fun 4-H Year!!

BUTLER COUNTY

Holly Merritt

Butler County Extension

County Program Coordinator

hmerritt@iastate.edu

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Program Fee Assistance:

Deadline Reminders!

November 2 .................................................................................. RSVP for Clover Patch Meeting

December 1 .......................................................................................... Club Yearly Programs Due January 1 ........................................................................................ Early Re-enrollment Deadline

May 15 ................................................................................ Animal ID Deadline on 4HOnline June 1 .......................................................................... Animal Fair Entries due on Fair Entry

June 1 ............................................... Clothing Revue and Communications due on Fair Entry June 12 .................................................... Static (non-livestock) Fair Entries due on Fair Entry

Financial assistance is available from the Iowa 4-H Foundation for 4-H families that need help paying

their annual $15 program fee. Contact the office to get the form sent to you or go to the site below to

download the form or apply online.

https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/en/funding_for_4hers/

Is your family a member of Farm Bureau? Butler County Farm Bureau generously offers fee

assistance of $15 to members whose families are also a member of Butler County Farm Bureau. Contact

the Extension Office or Butler County Farm Bureau for more information

2017 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees

Butler County is pleased to recognize Susan Schrage of Allison as their 2017 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee. While Sue was not in 4-H herself, she has made a huge impact on Butler County 4-H!

Sue has been a leader of the Butler County Young Riders 4-H

club for 13 years and served as the horse superintendent for

many years.

Sue has not simply been a club leader or superintendent, she

has accomplished a lot for the horse program in Butler County. Sue worked to remodel the horse barn on

the fairgrounds so exhibitors could stall their horses there during the fair. Fundraising, designing, and

building an announcers stand near the horse arena is another one of Sue’s notable accomplishments.

Thank you Sue!!

For any cancellations/postponements of Butler County 4-H activities due to bad weather, listen to:

Radio Stations: TV Stations:

KLMJ, Hampton KWWL, Channel 7

KQCR, Parkersburg

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.

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Enrollment/Re-Enrollment:

It is that time of year! Time to enroll/re-enroll in 4-H.

Returning members: Re-enroll on 4hOnline.

New members (in an existing 4-H family): You may enroll in 4HOnline by adding a new family member.

New members: Enroll on 4HOnline by creating a new family profile or turn in paper enrollment forms. You

may get them from your club leaders, the office, or online.

See the enrollment process inserted in this newsletter or go online to find help sheets for more information. As

always, I am happy to answer any questions you might have! Enrollment fees are $15 if completed before

January 1st. Fees are $20 if enrollment is completed after January 1st. New members are always $15.

Awards Program: Who: YOU! All 4-H’ers and their family.

What: 2017 Butler County 4-H Soup Supper and Awards Program

When: Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm

Where: Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington

Why: To recognize and celebrate the members, volunteers, and supporters of Butler County 4-H!

Join 4-H families from across the county to celebrate Butler County 4-H!! A free will donation soup supper for 4-H’ers and their families will be served from 5:00-5:45 pm. Funds raised will support the awards program and other 4-H programs. The awards program will follow at 6:00 pm. Individual and club accomplishments are recognized at the event. See you there!

Leaders: Mandatory Leader’s Meeting /Training is November 2—7:00pm at Extension Office. Please attend.

This training is required annually for all leaders. This year leaders will learn more about engaging youth in

intentional, meaningful ways. By creating opportunities for youth to make decisions, take on responsibilities, and

contribute to improving outcomes for themselves and others, 4-H volunteers are providing opportunities for youth to

build mastery in decision making skills as well as reinforce their work towards independence.

Yearly Club Programs are due December 1st.

New Volunteer Training is November 30—6:00-9:00 pm in Waterloo.

All new volunteers must complete this within their first 2 years. Please complete online components

prior to attending. To sign up or find alternate dates:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteertraining

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All Little Clover members are invited to attend Clover Patch meetings!

The Clover Patch 4-H Club is gearing up for its first meeting of the 2017-2018

year on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 9-11 am at the Extension Office in

Allison. The Clover Patch Club is open to all 4-H'ers in K - 3rd grade in Butler

County. Our first meeting we will be learning about a very important crop in

Iowa - corn! You know about sweet corn and maybe Indian corn, but have you

ever heard of broomcorn? Come join us to learn all about corn, make some

awesome snacks and do some neat crafts!

To register call the Extension Office at 319/267-2707 by Thursday, November 2.

Club Officer Training: All club officers - Mark your calendars for January 13!

Club Officer Leadership Training

Training will be held from 9:00—11:00 am at the Butler County Farm Bureau Building in Allison. The

Collegiate 4-H Club from Iowa State University will be our guest speaker.

Plans are tentative and may change.

Club officers should watch their mailboxes and/or emails for more information.

Club leaders and parents are encouraged to attend as well!

Outstanding Senior Awards:

Citizen Washington Focus: Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth (grades 9-12). Every summer teens

from across the country gather at the National 4-H Conference Center, near Washington, D.C., to learn what it means to be

a strong leader in their community, country, and world. For more information: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf.

Contact the extension office for funding opportunities.

Clover Patch Meeting!! - For all Little Clovers

Congratulations to our 2017 Outstanding Seniors!

Emily Leerhoff, Butler BB’s

Addyson Clark, Golden Eagles Clay Shultz, Golden Eagles

You could be an outstanding senior someday! Be an active member of your club, our county, and the state. There is

opportunity everywhere!

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Beef Beef weigh-in for the 2018 Butler County Fair will be held at the Waverly Sale Barn on Saturday, December

16, 2017 from 7-9 am. 4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit market steers and heifers at the 2018 Butler

County Fair must weigh-in. Breed steers must have the following information: breed, sire name, and

registration number on their ID forms. NOTE: Be sure to have all forms completed and brought to the weigh-in.

Butler County Born and Raised market beef forms must be turned in at the weigh-in. Find those

forms in this newsletter.

State Fair/AKSARBEN beef will be charged $5.00 for retinal images.

A maximum of 8 head may be weighed-in.

All members must have their re-enrollment completed in 4HOnline so

data can be entered.

Market beef data entered must be verified in 4HOnline by February 1.

Snow date is December 30.

All 4-H/FFA animal exhibitors must be certified in FSQA or YQCA, except those exhibiting only horse,

pets, and/or dog. This is required of exhibitors at county and state fair. Watch your newsletters and

email for more information.

November

1 Extension Council, 7 pm, Extension Office

2 Mandatory Leader Meeting/Training, 7 pm, Extension Office

4 Clover Patch Meeting, 9-11 am, Extension Office

12 4-H Soup Supper and Awards Program, 5pm, Bethel Reformed Church (Aplington)

19 4-H County Council Meeting, 1:30 pm, Extension Office

23-24 Office Closed—Happy Thanksgiving!

December

1 Club Programs Due

6 Extension Council Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office

16 Beef Weigh-In, 7-9am, Waverly Sale Barn

25-26 Office Closed—Merry Christmas!

Enrollment – New Members New members may enroll by creating their own family 4HOnline account at https://iowa.4honline.com. To do this,

contact the Extension Office (319-267-2707) for a help sheet or follow this link to find the help sheet:

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/butler/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/butler/NewFamilyEnrollment.pdf

Note: If your family already has an account because other members are already enrolled, you do NOT need to create a

new account. Just “Add a New Family Member” to your account on your “Member List” screen.

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New members may obtain a paper enrollment form from your club leader or the Extension Office. Complete the forms

and return them. The Extension Office will then set up your 4hOnline profile.

Re-Enrollment – Returning Members (complete after September 15) Visit 4hOnline at https://iowa.4honline.com

Select “I have a Profile.” Enter the family email and password. Do not set up a new profile!

o If you can’t remember your password, you can reset the password by selecting “I forgot my password” and it will be

emailed to the family email account.

“Continue to Family”

This will take you to the Member List which includes all family members enrolled in 4-H: members, leaders, volunteers.

Click “Edit” to the right of the “Inactive” member listed. On the Personal Information screen, scroll to the bottom of

the page and click “Enroll for 2015-2016.”

Now you have an editable Personal Information screen. Complete all information that applies to you. Fields in bold

are required.

o Years in 4-H includes the year you are entering.

o Ethnicity: you must mark whether you feel you are of Hispanic descent.

When you have completed the Personal Information page, click “Continue.” You will be directed to the Additional

Information page.

o Additional Information –Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Medical Release, Publicity (image/voice) Permission,

Transportation Release: You must select an option from the drop-down menu or check boxes and enter the

member’s name and parent/guardian name where indicated.

By logging on with your user ID and password, you authorize the information listed on the Additional Information

page and the Health Information page.

When you have completed this page, click “Continue.” This brings you to the Health Page.

o Health Form – check all health conditions and allergies that apply. Any health issues not listed need to be written

out in the text boxes.

When you have completed the Health Form page, click “Continue.”

Your primary club should be listed at the bottom in the Club List. If you have involvement with a secondary club, locate

it in the drop-down box and select it. Be sure to click “Add Club.”

Click “Continue” to enroll in project areas.

o Choose your primary club in the drop-down box (each time you select a project).

o Select a project area in the 2nd drop-down box. (enroll in project areas you are interested in and will participate in

this year)

o Select your years in this project area.

o If you wish NOT to continue in a current project area listed, click “Edit,” then “Delete.”

Click “Continue” after you have enrolled in project areas. You will be directed to an Invoice screen.

o The amount will be $0.00. Payment will be through your club as in previous years.

Click “Continue” to see the Confirmation Page.

When you have completed your re-enrollment, click “SUBMIT ENROLLMENT.”

BUTLER COUNTY RAISED MARKET BEEF

This is to certify that this market beef animal __________ (color) has been born and raised in Butler County. Below signed 4-H/FFA

member has ownership of this animal.

December 16, 2017 Signed: _____________________________________

Breeder/Producer

Beginning weight _________

Ear tag Number _________ _____________________________________

4-H/FFA member

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This is to certify that this market beef animal __________ (color) has been born and raised in Butler County. Below signed 4-H/FFA

member has ownership of this animal.

December 16, 2017 Signed: _____________________________________

Breeder/Producer

Beginning weight _________

Ear tag Number _________ _____________________________________

4-H/FFA member

This form is due at weigh-in on Saturday, December 16, 2017. No late papers accepted!

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BUTLER COUNTY RAISED MARKET BEEF

This is to certify that this market beef animal __________ (color) has been born and raised in Butler County. Below signed 4-H/FFA

member has ownership of this animal.

December 16, 2017 Signed: ______________________________________

Breeder/Producer

Beginning weight _________

Ear tag Number _________ ______________________________________

4-H/FFA member

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This is to certify that this market beef animal __________ (color) has been born and raised in Butler County. Below signed 4-H/FFA

member has ownership of this animal.

December 16, 2017 Signed: ______________________________________

Breeder/Producer

Beginning weight _________

Ear tag Number _________ ______________________________________

4-H/FFA member

This form is due at weigh-in on Saturday, December 16, 2017. No late papers accepted!