Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, naonal origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. 119 IOWA AVENUE, ONAWA , IOWA 51040 | 712-423-2175 | MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM-4:30 PM LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/MONONA First LEGO League 4-H Club “The Coders” traveled to WITCC in Sioux City on December 3 to participate in regional competition. They won the Top Robot Design trophy for their dozer-type track design, sweeper arm and use of ultrasonic sensor on their robot. Congratulations to Micah Masters, Cody Rosburg, Michael and John Fester and Ryan Koenigs! Calendar of Events MONONA COUNTY 4-H NEWS JANUARY 2017 Ronda MacClure, Whiting Andrew Christiansen, Ute Dave Hoagland, Mapleton Judy Mulder, Mapleton Amy Card, Onawa Leland Hathaway, Turin Shelbi Vermeys, Mapleton Rick Watson, Onawa 4-H YOUTH COUNCIL Randy Stanislav, Blencoe Bruce Parker, Smithland Laura Neldeberg, Whiting Sandy Bubke, Mapleton Melanie McAndrews, Soldier Sandy Smith, Moorhead Cheryl Warner, Onawa Brian Hobbs, Whiting Leland Hathaway, Turin EXTENSION COUNCIL NANCY MCGRAIN COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth Coordinator [email protected]MELISSA BEERMANN COUNTY EXTENSION 4-H Program Assistant [email protected]January 2………………………Happy New Year! Extension Office is CLOSED January 8………………………SESS Club, Air Rifle 12:30 –2:00 p.m., Monona County Arboretum January 13……………………..Deadline: Iowa Legislative Day Applications Due January 14….…………….……4-H Cooking Club, 10:00 a.m., Mapleton January 17……………………..Pioneer Grants Due to Extension Office January 21…………………….Market Beef Weigh-In 9-11:30 a.m., Dunlap Livestock Auction January 21……………………..Monona County Cattleman Banquet, Ute January 22……………………..Leader/Volunteer Recognition Banquet, Mapleton January 23……………………..Fruit Sales Begin January 28……………………..Int/Sr. Trip to Des Moines Science Center & Botanical Garden January 29……………………..Deadline: Market Beef Exhibitors Verify ID’s in 4-H Online February 1…………………….State 4-H Council, Recognition Opportunities & Scholarships Due February 12…………………...Ski/Sled/Snowboard Trip to Seven Oaks, Boone February 15…………………...Monona County Sr. Scholarship Applications Due March…………………………..Fruit Delivery April 1…………………………..Club mini grants due May 15…………………………Livestock Identification Reports due to Extension Office
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Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
119 IOWA AVENUE, ONAWA , IOWA 51040 | 712-423-2175 | MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM-4:30 PM LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/MONONA
First LEGO League 4-H Club “The Coders” traveled to WITCC in Sioux City on December 3 to participate in regional competition. They won the Top Robot Design trophy for their dozer-type track design, sweeper arm and use of ultrasonic sensor on their robot. Congratulations to Micah Masters, Cody Rosburg, Michael and John Fester and Ryan Koenigs!
Bob Haack of Whiting (23 years), Geri Johnson of Onawa (13 years), and Lisa Bruning of Castana (12 years) have all completed their last term on the extension council. The trio have actively served as the governing body of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Monona County. They have been responsible for hiring staff, managing the county extension budget, and helping determine program needs throughout Monona County. They have demonstrated their dedication to their service not only by attending monthly meetings regularly, but also by
actively promoting extension programs, leading relevant education, and assisting with many extension programs. They very enthusiastically have supported extension staff through hands-on office projects, helping with countless hours at the county fair, and even baiting fish hooks for youth at camps. Bob served as council chairman for 18 years.
“These three outgoing members of the Extension
Council have been tremendous leaders throughout the county in promoting all of what Iowa State Extension and Outreach is all about. They will be sorely missed.” states Sherry McGill, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Regional Director. The staff and carryo-ver extension council members would like to thank these three council members for all their hard work and dedication over all these years.
COUNTY NEWS
Annual Monona County Cattleman Banquet
The local cattleman’s association will be hosting a trophy auction during their annual banquet on January 21 in Ute. They will be auctioning trophies to support youth that participate in showing cattle at the Monona County Fair.
The public is invited to attend and bid on the trophies. All money raised will be distributed equally amongst all beef exhibitors at the 2017 Monona County Fair.
Tickets can be purchased through any member of the Monona County Cattleman Association.
COUNTY NEWS
No Discover or Outdoor 4-H Meeting in January
Discover 4-H Club will resume meeting the 2nd
Sunday of February. February 12th from 2:00 –3:00
p.m.at the Extension Office.
The Outdoor Adventure Club will resume the first
Wednesday of February. February 1 from 3:30-5:00
p.m. at WM Elementary.
4-H Volunteer Banquet
4-H volunteers will be receiving an invitation to the annual appreciation volunteer/leader banquet that will be held on Sunday, January 22, at St. John’s Methodist Church at 6 pm. This night out is our opportunity to thank you for the valuable contributions you make to youth through the 4-H program.
The 2016-2017 4-H County Council will be installed during the banquet.
Donations from local banks and businesses help in supporting this recognition event and are greatly appreciated.
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COUNTY NEWS
State 4-H Recognition Applications Due Feb. 1
Recognition in 4-H is an acknowledgment and affirmation of the personal growth of an individual. It can be public or private. It can be within the individual or provided by others. Recognition in 4-H includes encouragement and support for learning and comes as a result of participation in educational experiences. Several State and National recognition opportunities are available to youth in grades 9-12. Apply to be part of:
State 4-H Council, National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, the Shooting Sports Ambassador Pro-gram or apply for state project awards.
Applications need to be submitted online no later than February 1, 2017. http://www.extension.iastate. edu/4h/page/recognition-opportunities.
If you have questions or want assistance in applying, contact Melissa at the Extension Office.
COUNTY NEWS
Opportunity for 4-H’er at State Legislative Day
The Iowa Extension Council Association is hosting their annual legislative day in Des Moines on February 28, 2017. As a part of our legislative day this year, the association is inviting our 4-Hers to receive more information about the legislative process. One 4-Her from each county will have the opportunity to meet with legislators, tour the Capital, and learn about the legislative process and what bearing it has on Iowa State Extension and Outreach. An extension council member from your county will accompany the 4-Her to serve as a mentor that day. All 9th-12th grade 4-H members can apply. Applications must be completed no later than January 13, 2017. Applications will be reviewed by the county extension council and the council will select the 4-H member delegate, along with an alternate, to represent the county.
More information and applications can be found at the Extension Office or visit: https://www.iaextensioncouncils.org/ieca-legislative-day-and-4-h-public-leadership-experience.
Senior 4-H Scholarships Applications Due Feb. 15 The Monona County 4-H Foundation Scholarship applications are due to the Monona County Extension Office on February 15, 2017. All high school seniors that have been enrolled and participated in 4-H for a total of four years, with two of these years including the Jr. and Sr. years in school can be eligible.
The Monona County 4-H Foundation Scholarship application is available at the Extension Office or on the Monona County Extension website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/monona/page/member-info.
Updated Drug Affidavits—There have been changes regarding the COOL requirements and Drug Affidavits have been updated accordingly. Please do not use last year’s forms—pick up new copies from us
VFD—The Veterinary Feed Directive will take effect January 1, 2017. It is a written statement given to an animal owner by a veterinarian that is similar to a prescription. Medically important antibiotics will no longer be available to use for growth promotion. The use of these products for prevention, treatment or control of a specific disease will require direct veteri-nary supervision. More information has been emailed to all 4-H families.
YQCA—Youth Quality Care Assurance will be an
updated and online curriculum for youth showing
market animals. It will replace the current FSQA
system. 2017 is a transition year so you may see
aspects of both FSQA and YQCA. More details will be
decided in January so watch your newsletters closely
for details.
Fairbook—We begin working on the 2017 fair book
soon. If you have questions or concerns, additions or
corrections you want for the upcoming book please
contact the Extension Office.
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We are planning a regional 4-H Trip to Des Moines to visit Science Center of Iowa and Botanical Gardens. Both places are amazing and you are guaranteed to have an memorable trip. The trip will be Saturday, January 28, 2017. Bus pick-up will include Mapleton, Sioux City, Onawa and Missouri Valley.
The trip will be targeted to 6th-12th grade 4-H’ers and friends. The fee is only $15 for the day. We ask to bring your own sack lunch and money for dinner in Missouri Valley on the way home.
If you are interested, call us to reserve your spot, today!
Des Moines Science Center Trip January 28, 2017
Snow means it’s the season for 4-H club sledding and skiing trips. There are two things you need to remember for proper insurance and risk management coverage (in addition to giving approval to clubs for the trips). One, have the club take out Special Activities coverage through American Income Life. The regular $1/yr/member coverage does not include downhill winter activities, but coverage is provided through the Special Activities program.
Two, participation in Downhill Winter Sports (downhill skiing, tobogganing, bobsledding, snow tubing, and Ice Skating) requires the use of an additional waiver. You can obtain the Winter Sports Waiver at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/RMIowa4HWinterSportsPermissionAgreement-Jan2010.pdf
COUNTY NEWS
Save the date for our annual ski/snowboard/tube trip to 4-H day at Seven Oaks Recreation near Boone, IA.
Prices will vary depending on which activities you do. The whole flyer will be out soon. You can reserve your spot anytime by calling the office.
4-H clubs, families, friends and businesses are encouraged to form teams for the 10 week wellness challenge beginning January 25, 2017. Choose the Physical Activity or Weight Loss division and self-report minutes of activity or weight loss. Cost is $20 per person and includes t-shirt, Live Healthy website access, chance for individual and team prizes and one year magazine subscription of your choice. Reg-ister by January 8 at https://www.livehealthyiowa.org/index.php
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Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a 4-H leader-ship program for high school youth (grades 9-12).
Join other teens from across the country June 16-24, 2017 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.
Find registration information at:
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf
Deadline: January 6, 2017
NATIONAL NEWS
Citizenship Washington Focus Deadline Jan. 6
Grants from $50 to $500 are available through the
DuPont Pioneer Grants for community improvement
projects. Successful community projects are those
that enlist partnerships with other community entities,
demonstrate engagement by the full 4-H club and
make a positive impact on the community.
Information and application can be found at
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/pioneergrants .
Applications are due to the Extension Office by
January 17, 2017.
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DuPont Pioneer Seed Grants Due Jan 17
IA 4-H Foundation Scholarship Apps Due Feb 1
The 2017 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship
applications are now available online and can be
found at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/
scholarships. There are four separate applications:
Incoming Freshman, Current College Students, Hills
Bank and Trust Company Leadership Grant, and
Iowa 4-H Veterinary Medicine Scholarships.
Letters of recommendation need to be submitted through the online form at https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarshiprecommendation.
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. February 1, 2017
New this year, applicants will have the ability to save
and return to the application as many times as
needed. Supporting documents with instructions and
helpful hints are posted as well. For questions or
additional information please contact Taci Lilienthal,
