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FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org Summer 2012 4-H Promotes Healthy Lifestyles in Youth By Beth Irlbeck ealthy living is at the forefront of the minds of our country more than Hever before. Programs such as Let’s Move! and Live Healthy Iowa have created popular topics of discussion in schools, afterschool programs and recreation camps. National leaders, celebrities and local government officials have issued the challenge to get active and eat healthy. Iowa 4-H has accepted that challenge by providing even more programs to teach youth about getting active and eating right to stay healthy. Iowa 4-H Grows Knowledge in the Garden This year, Iowa 4-H is excited to provide opportunities for youth to participate in activities to learn where their food comes youth to give them hands-on nutrition from, how it is grown, and how to prepare Campers enrolled in Iowa 4-H Center and garden experience, while learning healthy food options. The program is “Everything Camp” and “Counselors about different healthy foods that are called “Growing in the Garden” and is a in Training” programs participated in grown in the gardens. cooperation with the “Healthy Gardens, a research study conducted by Iowa Healthy Youth” initiative launched by the Campers Explore Personal State University. Activities in nutrition United States Department of Agriculture Wellness in Immersion Camp education, gardening, culinary science, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. 4-H members from across the physical activity and health-promoting An extremely generous grant from The state enjoy gathering each year for environments give campers a first-hand Wellmark Foundation enables Iowa 4-H a week of fun and learning at camp. look at the comprehensive efforts needed and Iowa State University Extension and In 2012, camp-goers also had the to tackle America’s obesity epidemic and Outreach to partner with 17 schools, 130 opportunity to experience “Immersion continued on pg 7 >> 2nd-5th grade classrooms, and almost 3,000 in Wellness.”

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Iowa 4-H Foundation Extension 4-H Youth Bldg. Ames, Iowa 50011-3630 (515) 294-1537 [email protected] I pledge my head to clearer thinking FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org Board of Trustees Kris’s Korner Chairman of the Board DR. STEVEN LEATH By Kris Fish Kuhlmann, Executive Director, Iowa 4-H Foundation President who donated their state fair 4-H projects SCOTT MORTIMER to raise funds in the auction at the gala. When 50 percent of the price paid for MITCH BAUM the Amana style clocks was given back BOB BUTCHER to the club, those same members made JAMIE CASHMAN a decision to donate that money to pay the way for seven members of the club BARB DETERMAN who had never been to the State 4-H BILL DOHRMANN Conference. SHERRY FORD Or, the Early Achievers 4-H Club in Sac County spending their Sunday to bake EVAN FRITZ and donate 800 cookies for the Northwest DAL GROOMS Iowa Golf Outing. APRIL HEMMES I define inspire as the 4-H’er who stepped in to show a steer at the Mills TERRY HOBSON County Fair for the young man who was LOIS HUNT undergoing surgery for a brain tumor. His LAURIE JOHNS market steer ultimately went on to win grand champion, and the volunteer 4-H’er CATHANN KRESS was awarded Grand Champion Senior PAUL KRUSE ebster’s Dictionary defines inspire Showman. as: “to influence, move, or guide by CHUCK MORRIS These are the kind of inspiring folks I Wdivine or supernatural inspiration; have met and have heard the legacies of MATTHEW NELSON to exert an animating, enlivening, or as I’ve travelled across the state. And to TOM NICHOLSON exalting influence on; to spur on; impel, think that this is only the first four months motivate, affect.” BILL NORTHEY of my honor and privilege to serve as your But I define inspire as Leroy McCormick new executive director! DEB PULLIN-VANAUKEN from Winneshiek County, who has been What I find most inspiring is the love, a club leader and contributor to the TOM RODGERS respect and affinity that all of you have Clover Café at the Winneshiek County for The Clover! If I’ve heard it once, JERRY ROELL fairgrounds. He worked with three I’ve heard it 100 times, “I am who I am CHAD SCHWEITZER generations as a volunteer for the 4-H organization for 47 years. because of what 4-H did in my life!” There JANEL TYLER Or, C.J. Gauger, State 4-H Leader from is nothing more motivating to get me out of bed in the morning and give me reason GARY VINCENT 1959-79, currently age 98, still actively seeking opportunities to make a difference to keep Iowa 4-H green and growing! ROB VINCENT and do what he can to contribute value to I am challenging you to join us in one of DANA WENSTRAND the 4-H organization. I can validate that the many upcoming gatherings we have with the delightful phone calls he initiates planned for 4-H’ers past and present, and at least weekly. to share the inspiration The Clover has I define inspire as 4-H youth in Warren given you. Or, perhaps you are looking to Staff County who are working with a local be inspired yourself? Surround yourself daycare to establish a community garden with fellow 4-H’ers, and you won’t have Kris Fish Kuhlmann where older youth will learn about to look very far. Albert Grunenwald gardening and teach the daycare youth Brenda Frankenfeld about the benefits of eating fresh, locally grown food. Shelly Greving To continue the 4-H Carol Tierney Or 1,000+ Iowa youth developing their interests in science, technology, legacy contact Kris Student Interns engineering and math annually through Fish Kuhlmann Beth Irlbeck 4-H activities like building robots and at [email protected] Heidi Nyhus extracting DNA from bananas. or (515) 294-1552. I define inspire as the two girls from L&W Feeders 4-H Club in Iowa County 2 Summer 2012 FourWord

A Brighter World! By Laura Sternweis • Photos by Camera Corps

n June, more than 1,000 teenagers converged on the Iowa State University Icampus for three days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet and community service activities. The 2012 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, “Brighten Your World,” began on June 26th. Youth from across the state gathered in Ames to learn more about themselves and the world they live in. The fun and friendship-building continued for three days with youth from every part of Iowa. “I learned many leadership and “Iowa 4-H Youth Conference has given people can make through a positive communication skills from co-chairing me the opportunity to meet so many attitude and showing excitement for what the conference,” said Haley Wellman, new people, develop new skills, and is happening,” said Houska. conference co-chair from Lee County. “It was awesome to join with teenageers from have tons of fun through a wide variety “The workshops weren’t the only points across Iowa to experience the event.” of workshops,” said Lauren Houska, of interest at the conference,” noted Brenda A variety of workshops ranging conference co-chair from Sac County. Allen, conference coordinator and 4-H from glassblowing, Zumba dance and “From dancing to community service and youth development specialist with Iowa preserving 4-H memories to farming, cooking to glass blowing, Conference is an State University Extension and Outreach. shopping tips and design were presented. experience like no other!” “This year’s speakers came from a Youth chose specialized tracks that focused “Being co-chair of the Iowa 4-H Youth variety of backgrounds,” said Allen. “But on a theme, like shooting sports, or could Conference with Haley Wellman has one thing they all had in common was their choose a different workshop each day. shown me what a difference just two enthusiasm for tomorrow’s leaders.”

This list represents memorials given from October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. 4-H Memorials (Listing may not include gifts given directly to ISU Foundation for 4-H).

IN MEMORY OF Mary and Chuck Morris Ju l ia Be t t s Mar t in Cl ark Shrye l Forbe s Doro t h y Al g er Debra Yankey and Allan Natvig Melva L. Berkland Susan Clark Janet Secor Mary and Chuck Morris Lynn Ben s on Wyllis Bo l t on La s s e l l Come g y s Be t s y Gardner Ju l ia M. Ander s on Sue and Bill Bogue Mary Jo and Glen Mente Alice-Jane Walter Phyllis and Harry Davis Doris and Don Goering Sherry J. Glenn Mary and Chuck Morris Rober t F. Cook Ri c h ard Gardner Carolyn and Ralph Manning Nelda and Darrell Godfrey Barbara Bu s t er Nancy Rash and Lyle Moen Phyllis and Harry Davis Shirley Stakey Deb and Rich Hall Larry Buster Marsha and Jim Roland Al ber t J. Go t t a Ch ri s t op h er L. Co v e l l Florine and Ron Swanson Jane Hayes-Johnk and Wayne Rober t J. Bu t c h er Grace Carson Mar l ey Ander s on Carolyn and Ralph Manning Johnk Barb and Steve Determan Betty and Paul Friedel Carolyn and Ralph Manning Ronda and Harry Edwards Mona & Ole Danie l s on Lusch Properties Antonina Gotta Kor l i s s An g u s Lois Hunt Linda Martin Paulette Gverdit Carolyn and Ralph Manning Holly and William Angus Kay and Chuck Ogren Diane Di c kman Blanch and Paul Havener June and Richard McClure Pe g Annan Sy l v ia Carr Darlene and Norman Dickman Peggi and Travis Knight Shirley and Richard Pilgrim Mary Anne and Philip Gibson Shirley Stakey Ro s emary Die h l Annie and Earl Leff Ann and Ron Sanson Ann and Ron Sanson Dona l d Ca s t ee l Allen Diehl Shirley and David Norton Noreen and Merle Sunderman Norma and Hawley Schaaf Lavonne and Floyd Peters Donna Domino Anne Porter and Jim Marianna R. Barn h ar t Shirley Stakey Christine and Steve Tubbs Joan and Ed Leahy Hudson Alice-Jane Walter Florine and Ron Swanson Andrew Christian Geor g e R. Eri c k s on Levi Utecht Bl air Ba u g h man William R. Berk l and Deanna Means Alice-Jane Walter Marilyn and Jim Welder Beth and Dean Argotsinger LuAnn and Mark Johansen Fred D. Christian Su s anne G. Fi s h er Nancy and Doug Jenson Mary and Roger Lorber Jaynee and Edgar Christian Nancy Franz continued on page 5 >> 3 FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org Get Vertical 4-H Adventure Race By Traci Haselhuhn Saturday, October 13 from 7:30am to 11am. available at various giving levels. Medals will be awarded to runners in the The Get Vertical 4-H Adventure Race 12K race and the 50-foot climb. In addition, is being presented through a generous all 12K runners will receive a Get Vertical donation from the Iowa Soybean performance race shirt, chip timing, post- Association. Funds raised through the race race brunch and 12 door prize tickets. 4K runners will race cross-country on will support the Iowa 4-H Foundation and gravel, grass, and dirt trails. The course the 4-H camp scholarship fund, which passes a pond, goes around a farm field, funds Iowa 4-H Center summer camps. into the timber, across a swinging bridge For details on volunteer and sponsorship and through Hickory Village. 4K runners opportunities, contact race coordinator, Traci will receive a Get Vertical performance Haselhuhn, at [email protected] or at race shirt, chip timing, post-race brunch (515) 291-1093. and door prize tickets as part of their registration fee. he 1st Annual Get Vertical 4-H In addition to the 4K and 12K timed Adventure Race is scheduled for trail races, a 1-mile family fun run/walk is Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Iowa T also scheduled. The family course consists 4-H Center near Madrid, Iowa. Online of mostly flat trails of gravel, grass and registration is now open. asphalt. Each entry fee includes a post- This unique 4K and 12K trail race will race brunch, one door prize ticket and lead runners through several miles of the participation ribbons for the youth. scenic 1,100 acres that make up the Iowa Awards will be given to the top male 4-H Center property in the heart of the Des and female in each age category. Food, Moines River Valley. refreshments, music, and door prizes will be The course will test participants’ skills part of the post-race festivities. Don’t worry with four big hills, steep grades, two Iowa State fans, all race activities will be staircases, a swinging bridge and two treks concluded in time for participants and their up Richardson’s Creek - shoes will get families to tailgate before the ISU Cyclone wet! 12K runners will run through some of football game in Ames. the best fall scenery in Iowa as the gravel, Want to be a part of the day, but not grass and dirt trails take them into the sure if you are up to running the race? Iowa Arboretum and through the creek near the Des Moines River. Sign up to volunteer. The planning To further challenge our 12K adventure committee is currently seeking volunteers runners, the climbing tower will be open to assist with pre-race prep work, race Friday, October 12 from 12pm to 8pm and day assistance and post-race clean-up. Sponsorship opportunities are also

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Name (please print neatly and ﬁll out all information completely. One form per person.) Age (on 10/13) Birthdate (MM/DD/YY) M/F 12K 4K 1M | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Mailing Address Emergency Contact Name/Phone Number | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | City State Zip Payment/Donation ___12K ($30 thru 8/31, $40 after 8/31, $50 race day) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ___ 4K ($25 thru 8/31, $35 after 8/31, $45 race day) Email Address ___ 1M Youth ($10 anytime) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ___ 1M Adult ($15 thru 8/31, $20 after 8/31) Phone Number Shirt Size (Circle one. Sizes not guaranteed.) ___ I would like to donate $______to support the Iowa 4-H Camp Scholarship Fund. S M L XL 2XL | | | | | | | | | Total Enclosed (non-refundable) $ ______Waiver/Release/Consent **signature required** Method of Payment: Cash Check Visa MC Discover I understand the risks associated with this event and to the best of my knowledge believe my physical condition is in suitable condition to enter this race. In consideration of the opportunity to participate, I release all groups and persons, including the Iowa State University, ISU Extension, the Iowa 4-H Card # ______Foundation, the Iowa 4-H Center, and the Get Vertical 4-H Adventure Race ofﬁcials, sponsors, contributors, volunteers, etc. from any and all liability for any injury or damages whatsoever resulting from any participation in this event. I consent to the use of photographs, video and/or interview information of me Exp. Date ______3-digit security code ______or of my child. I authorize medical treatment deemed advisable by any licensed health care provider to relieve any injuries or illness while a participant or Signature ______observer. I understand that shirt size cannot be guaranteed. I acknowledge that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. I certify that I have read this document and agree with its contents. Send completed form and payment to: (please do not mail after October 6) Participant Signature ______Date ______Iowa 4-H Foundation c/o Adventure Race

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Saturday October 13, 2012 Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid, Iowa Presented by: Summer 2012 FourWord Support Fore 4-H By Laura Sternweis Thank you! to Our Event sponsors t has been a hot summer, but even 100 Nor t h we s t Iowa To u rney degree temperatures will not stop our Jon Hjelm Acre Co. of Spencer golfers from supporting the Iowa 4-H I American State Bank of Sioux Center Foundation. Northwest Bank of Spencer On June 22nd, we kicked off golfing First National Bank of Sioux City season with our brand new Northwest Ronda and Harry Edwards Iowa event, the Emerald Hills Golf Tour- in Memory of Robert J. Butcher nament, in Arnolds Park. Our celebrity golfer, Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, swung the clubs to help us raise Cen t ra l Iowa To u rney nearly $44,000. Everyone enjoyed a great Iowa Farm Bureau It’s never too early to start planning for next meal from The Cattlemen’s Association John Deere that evening, as well as a beautiful view of golf season. If you would like to serve on the tournament committee, sponsor a golf event, Bridgestone/Firestone the lakes region of Northwest Iowa. or register a team for next year, please contact Pioneer Hi-Bred The 16th Annual Central Iowa Golf Albert Grunenwald at (515) 294-4780 or at Successful Farming Tournament participants enjoyed a new [email protected]. location on July 16th, at the Hyperion Field Club in Johnston. The Director of Athletics at the University of Northern Iowa, Troy Dannen, was the celebrity golfer. “The Central Iowa outing has had great success year after year because of the loyalty of our participants,” said Albert Grunenwald, chief operating officer for the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “We have 15 companies that are members of our 10-Year Sponsor Club, and we add new members every year.” Golfers have one more opportunity to support 4-H this year on August 23rd at Blue Top Ridge in Riverside. Register online at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/eastgolf.

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Arno l d L. Gra u Dona l d D. Hopkin s Gi l e s Jo s l yn D. Lan s man Jame s F. Ma s s man Carol and Brent Ehlers Nancy and Doug Jenson Becki and Gary Petersen Christy and Alan Ladd Alice-Jane Walter Ro s a l ie Hafner Marjorie Ho s t en g Doro t h ea & Ra l p h Kay Pa u l ine Lawren c e Christine Ma t t e s Aren t Irene Lary Joan and Ed Leahy Deborah and David Randon Doris and Don Goering June and Richard McClure Caro l Han s Arno l d Meyer Be t t y Ho t z Mary F. Kempf Vern L. Li g h t foo t Shirley Stakey Richard and Diane Ferguson Charlotte Young Nancy Hall Mary Lightfoot Florine and Ron Swanson Johnson County Extension Ch ery l Miller Joy c e I. Hu d l ik Norma Lyon Dee and Don Ewing Kar l ene Han s en Amie and William Rockafellow Julie and Terry Steines Dennis Funk Janene Fluhr Ryerson Auction & Realty Per s i s Kie l Ar l een Hu h n Joe Lyon Berniece and Raymond Heck Carro l Harba u g h Jeanne and Augustus Clayton Co. Dairy Promotion Carolyn and Ralph Manning Fl oren c e Mannin g Cleanne and Jim Lindholm Nicholls Glenda Henkes Jame s G. In g e l s Karen and Larry Anderson Sharon and Steve Luellen Dar l ene Kl in s ky Tammy Muller Mary and Dan Burkhart Evelyn and Glenn Beavers Ethel and Clem Marsden Kathy and Mike Rice Lena Hempe l er Galen and Michele Kelly JoAnn and Leedrue Sheri and Hugh Marsden Joe Kordi c k Tammy Muller Norma Kerr Blanchard Helen Miller Lois Hunt Linda and Joe Zuercher Jim and Donna Lein Alison Boelman Lynn and Sam Neill LuAnn and Mark Johansen Lowe l l L. Hender s on Arlene and Leon Soppe Jaynee and Edgar Christian Cynthia and Joseph Pietras Do l ore s M. Krs u e Susan and Robert Rodine Lois Hunt Ru t h It e s Ruth and Eugene Moody u t h enrik s en Mary Esther and Ron Pullin Sharon and Richard Rodine R H Marsha and Jim Roland Diana and Doug Sampson Dale Henriksen Ma u ri c e Land s g ard St an l ey B. Maro v e t s Ann and Chad West Ka t h y J. Jan s s en Arno l d He s s e Clayton Co. Dairy Promotion Leslie and Trent Henkes Sharon and Roger West Nancy and Doug Jenson Kathryn Hesse Larry Landsgard Marg are t Mar t in Sharon and Ned Wilson Lenora He s s e Frank Jone s Tammy Muller LuAnn and Mark Johansen Linda and Arnie Ybarra Kathryn Hesse Margery and Paul Jones Linda and Joe Zuercher continued on page 10 >> 5 FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org Pioneer Grants Aid 4-H’ers in Making a Difference By Beth Irlbeck

hether it is cleaning up the local park, educating others about W healthy lifestyles, or sprucing up the county fairgrounds, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., in cooperation with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development, is helping youth make a difference. The 2012 Pioneer Rural Community Improvement Grant totaled $4,605, to aid in citizenship development projects for twenty-four Iowa 4-H clubs. The Pioneer Seed Grants encourage local 4-H clubs to develop and implement a service project that benefits their The 2012 Rural Community Improvement Grant totaled $4,605 to aid in citizenship project communities, creates positive lasting development for twenty-four Iowa 4-H Clubs. impact and gives 4-H’ers a sense of • Dallas County Adel Junior Farmers • Polk County Intermediate Council will appreciation for the communities in 4-H Club will make a quilt to be gather county 4-H’ers together to make which they live. The grant money is used auctioned at the Dallas County Fair greeting cards for nursing homes. to cover the cost of labor and materials with proceeds going to the Adel Food • West Pottawattamie County Garner needed to complete the improvement Bank. Blue Jays 4-H Club will make and plans. • Davis County Clever Clovers 4-H Club donate heart-shaped pillows to Wings The projects selected for 2012 to receive will landscape the Bloomfield Volunteer of Hope Center for women who have the grants are as follows: Fire Department grounds. mastectomies. • Appanoose County Wells Rustlers 4-H • Delaware County North Fork Kit • Sioux County Floyd Venturers 4-H Club will purchase materials and erect Kats 4-H Club will plant and care for Club will purchase material and foundations and brick pillars to support flower gardens around the City of patterns and sew pajamas for a local two purchased city “welcome” signs. Worthington. service agency to distribute. • Black Hawk 4-H Youth County • Fayette County Fremont Friends • Taylor County Platte Peppy Pals 4-H Council will design, plant and help care 4-H Club will improve the exterior Club will replant and maintain Main for a community garden for the Child appearance of the Floral Display Street flower pots. Development Center of the Family Building at the Fayette County • Van Buren County Friendly 4 Corners YMCA of Black Hawk County. Fairgrounds. 4-H Club will assist in restoration at • Black Hawk County Cedar Falls Lucky • Fremont County Silver Skylarks 4-H Roush Cemetery, including clearing will plan, plant and maintain brush, fixing fence, installing a new gate Hawks 4-H Club will plant and care for Club landscaping for the rebuilt stage area at and possibly learning how to repair and two vegetable gardens, with produce the Fremont County Fairgrounds. reset the tombstones. going to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank • Henry County Salem Shining Stars • Washington County 76 Progressives for distribution. 4-H Club will paint the community 4-H Club will plant replacement trees at • Boone County Bluff Creek Wranglers baseball diamond bleachers, bathrooms Benton and Jasper County Fairgrounds 4-H Club will make fleece blankets and snack shack. that were damaged or destroyed in the for chemotherapy patients at a local • Ida County Grant 4-H’ers 4-H Club summer storms of 2011. hospital. will repair and paint all shelving used • Washington County Limecreek • Boone County Westside Hustlers 4-H for displays in the 4-H building on the Limelights 4-H Club will sew 25 Club will purchase neoprene sacks they fairgrounds. pillowcases and purchase 25 pillows to will fill with healthy snacks, hygiene • Ida County Maple Huskies 4-H Club donate to the local Ronald McDonald products, nutrition literature and games will paint the Pen-of-Three building at House and Shelter House in Iowa City. for pick-up at a local food pantry. The the Ida County Fairgrounds. • Webster County C/C Sidekicks 4-H club will provide the items and fill • Monona County Mapleton Majors 4-H Club will plan, construct and install cat the sacks each month for continued Club will install a flag pole at the ISU climbing stairs in several cat colonies of distribution at the food pantry. Extension and Outreach county office the new animal shelter. • Cass County Bear Grove Blazers 4-H building to fly the U.S. and 4-H flags. To learn more about the Pioneer Grants visit Club will clean up after the fair, home • Palo Alto County Fern Valley 4-H’ers www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/serve/grants football games and community activities 4-H Club will landscape and plant trees or contact Albert Grunenwald by email at and put out recycling bins for cans. for the new community shelter house. [email protected] or by phone (515) 294-4780. 6 Summer 2012 FourWord Four Youth Have Experience of a Lifetime By Beth Irlbeck

our Iowa 4-H members were selected to represent Iowa at the National 4-H FConference on March 24-29 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Kayla Krull of Worth County, Abigail Peterson of Webster County, Amy Prestholt of Worth County and Savannah Ruby of Adair County, joined 250 delegates from across the nation to represent the interest of their state and national 4-H programs. 4-H’ers who attended the conference chose from numerous workshops and roundtable discussions, including topics such as alcohol and drug use prevention, youth suicide prevention, healthy eating and living, equal education for under- represented groups, integration of veteran and military families into local communities and using science and technology to improve local communities. States, Tom Vilsack, United States Secretary Des Moines Register, for making this trip After roundtable discussions, youth of Agriculture, and Aaron Davis, an possible for Iowa’s future leaders. prepared and presented briefs to national inspiring author and motivational speaker. agencies about current issues involving Throughout the conference, delegates had To learn more about National 4-H Conference visit youth from across the country. Delegates the opportunity to network with other www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/national4hconference. also had the opportunity to meet with youth, as well as business leaders. Applications are due February 1. If you are their state congressmen and discuss This opportunity would not be possible interested in donating to the National 4-H current happenings with 4-H in Iowa. without the ongoing support and Conference endowment contact Kris Fish Participants had the opportunity to listen sponsorship from many individuals and Kuhlmann at (515) 294-1552 or by email at to Jill Biden, second lady of the United businesses. Thank you especially to the [email protected].

(Healthy Lifestyles continued from page 1) rising healthcare costs. Participants came Youth Voice: Youth Choice program and daycare youth about the benefits of eating away from their immersion experience activities is provided by a grant through fresh, locally grown food. The 4-H youth armed with the knowledge and skills to help National 4-H Council and the Wal-Mart plan to present their community garden change their neighborhood, their community Foundation. experience and nutritional research to and perhaps the face of their state. Counties awarded mini-grants include: community groups. Educational activities such as “Label Allamakee, Boone, Buchanan, Clarke, As one of the nation’s largest youth Delaware, Henry, Jasper, Johnson, Fables” and a course in food safety development organizations, Iowa 4-H Mahaska, Poweshiek and Warren. principles accompanied more traditional is proud to positively influence youth Each county has a different project camp activities such as zip-lining, hikes for a healthier tomorrow through lined up. In Johnson County, the Master and obstacle courses. programs such as these. We could not Gardener/4-H team will lead lessons at do it without the generous sponsorships two school gardens and develop an after- Mini-Grants Promote Locally Grown of organizations such as the Wellmark school garden club. Foundation, Iowa Soybean Association, Produce Consumption The Poweshiek County team is National 4-H Council, Wal-Mart Eleven mini-grants, totaling $10,000, are establishing a Junior Master Gardener 4-H Foundation and ISU Extension and supporting partnerships between Master Club in Grinnell and will expand their Outreach. Thank you for supporting the Gardeners and 4-H youth at the county programming to the Montezuma and level. Funding is being used to build Brooklyn areas. health and well-being of Iowa’s youth! community capacity to support youth and In Warren County, the team is To learn more about ways to support 4-H adult partnerships that promote healthy partnering with a local daycare to establish healthy living initiatives contact Kris Fish eating of locally grown fruits and vegetables. a community garden, where older youth Kuhlmann at (515) 294-1552 or by email at Funding for the Master Gardener and 4-H will learn about gardening and teach the [email protected] 7 FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org 4-H County Histories decade ago, during Iowa 4-H’s centennial 1950, moving to the west end of town. The Cass year, several 4-H volunteers and ISU County Fair prides itself in that it is a free fair— AExtension staff members discussed free gate admission and free entertainment. This the opportunity to document an illustrated is made possible because of the many donations history of 4-H in Iowa. Their dream has and volunteer hours put in at the 4-H food stand. now become a reality with an online blog at The only state roping event for 4-H began www.iowa4hfoundation.org that everyone can in Cerro Gordo County in 2001, and has a see, enjoy and add their personal stories. The roping arena at the fairgrounds that was funded histories are county specific and are being by grants, community organizations and released in intervals. 4-H staff and volunteers private individuals. 4H Girls 1934 will be reviewing additional county 4-H The Clay County Fair was not held during histories, with two to four being published on World War II, but according to the book 75 Years the blog each month. – Clay County Fair by Mary Huston, “there was to reach youth through school enrichment a 4-H Show of some size each of programs, including nutrition education. those years.” Keokuk County is one of the founding In Clayton County, in 1959, counties for the National 4-H movement, and the baby calves were weighed Cap Miller could very well be considered rather than taped, and ear- its founder. However, a “Wallace Farmer” tagged rather than tattooed, as article found in the files sums up how Miller in earlier years. thought about the founding of 4-H, “. . some Davis County 4-H’ers might refer to the 1914 Smith Lever Act that participated in countywide free provided federal aid for extension club work health screenings in the 1940’s, through county superintendents and that. 4-H 50’s and 60’s. work started long before that. The youth work In the early 1960’s Decatur that was to become known as “4-H” began at a County had a presentation grassroots level not from a single program, but Howard County Fair 1956 on civil defense. The speaker from many.” explained that if under a nuclear A focus on service in Kossuth County attack we may not be as far during World War II included a bond drive and All county histories will be posted from 2011- removed from danger as some might think, given salvage drives for paper, aluminum, rubber, 2013. Each county has taken a different approach that some military installations such as Offutt Air scrap iron and waste fat. to documenting their history highlighting Force Base were actually not that far away. Lee County 4-H club records date to 1920, different events and milestones! Enjoy reading 1927 marked the first fall festival in with canning and poultry clubs. In those early about Iowa 4-H history and the impact the Dickinson County. The primary purpose of this years, club work was mostly a summer activity, program has had in communities across Iowa. event was “to promote and expand boys and but in 1922 an effort was begun to add enough While you are there, please share your stories and girls club work by giving them a place here at other objectives to the main project to keep the continue the legacy of Iowa 4-H. home to show their exhibits.” Attendance at the clubs meeting year round. first festival was recorded to be between 800 Marion County 4-H’ers began naming their Did you know some of these and 1,000 people. clubs in the 1930’s, including Win or Grin, We- fun 4-H history tidbits? In 1949 an achievement show in Dubuque X-L and Summit Strivers. Audubon County began organizing 4-H County was seriously curtailed; such public clubs in 1924 with a baby beef club, sheep clubs gatherings were prohibited because of polio and girls’ clothing clubs. concerns. In 1951 Boone County 4-H’ers participated Boys 4-H in Hamilton County started out in electrical education training schools, in 1919 as county-wide livestock clubs, and the emphasizing lighting and motors, and increasing first recorded club was a Purebred Sow and Litter awareness of electrical safety hazards. Club. Each member had a sow and litter, and By the spring of 1918, Buena Vista County they raised an average of seven pigs per litter. families were desperately in need of food. Harrison County 4-H started a babysitting Funding from USDA allowed for the hiring of course in 1971. This program has continued home economist Bertha Knight, who presented throughout the years and today is held in six school districts across the county with 75 to 115 demonstrations in saving wheat, meat, fat and participants per year. sugar, as well as canning and drying fruits and In the 1960’s the Howard County slogan vegetables and saving fuel and clothing. Under was, “Today’s girls join 4-H clubs to develop her direction, four girls’ canning clubs were into a mature personality and become an organized, which collectively canned 210 quarts effective family member and citizen.” It was of fruits and vegetables. used to catch the interest of girls to join 4-H. Cass County 4-H and FFA members In the early 2000’s, the 4-H and youth exhibited at the new fairgrounds in Atlantic in programs in Johnson County expanded Lois and Loyd Martin, Linn County 4-H 8 Summer 2012 FourWord

In August 2010, the first LEGO League in for youngsters and a raffle help raise funds for month and reached 1,727 people. Page County introduced students to real-world county 4-H programs. A new girls 4-H club was organized at the engineering challenges by building Lego-based A Story County 4-H Foundation Board Sanford Center in Sioux City in 1959, becoming robots to complete tasks on a playing surface. was activated in 2004. They started with an the first interracial club in Woodbury County. A yearly highlight for many 4-H’ers across In Polk County more than 500 people annually endowment of $39,000, established in 1999. the state of Iowa is the State 4-H Conference attended 4-H Rally Days in the early 1960’s. In 1927, the Taylor County 4-H club gave rural held on the Iowa State University campus. In the 1940’s, the Ringgold County colt club girls a dignified organization of their own. They featured training in leadership, wholesome good In 2005, Worth County had more than 100 project was selected as the most outstanding times and provide betterhome economics practices. delegates attend this conference, which is a state and with the most members in the State of Iowa. The first available Van Buren County 4-H record Worth County proudly holds. Draft foals, yearlings and two-year-olds; saddle Also included in the 4-H History is records are from 1926, and show 117 girls and information about Iowa attending the National foals and yearlings; and mules and yearlings 71 boys enrolled in 4-H clubs. In those early 4-H Conference since 1927, and the well known were exhibited. years 4-H’ers created, edited and published a Iowa 4-H legend, C.J. Gauger. Scott County 4-H’ers carry on a tradition of 4-H newspaper called “4-H Climber.” Family Fun Night each winter for current 4-H In 1917, public meetings were held to stir up Visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org/4hhistory to families and long-time supporters. A catered interest in Webster County for boys and girls read the full history stories, reminisce about your meal, award presentations, games and prizes club work. Nineteen meetings were held in one 4-H past and share your memories. 4-H’ers Show Their Cyclone Spirit

n January 14, 2012, a sea of green covered campus tour and witness examples of how 4-H Hilton Coliseum. Over 700 4-H’ers and can help them find their career path. Osupporters flooded to the campus of Iowa Iowa State University Collegiate 4-H’ers were State University to enjoy food, fellowship with also involved in making this event a success by other 4-H’ers and a great game of basketball. The checking-in participants, handing out t-shirts, and attendees enjoyed a delicious pulled pork tailgate helping to ensure the day ran smoothly. meal, sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers The Iowa 4-H Foundation coordinates this Association, then witnessed the Iowa State event and believes it is a great way for 4-H’ers University Women’s basketball team take on the from across the state to get to know one Texas A&M Lady Aggies. another, have fun, and support the number one “The Cyclones lost the Jan. 14 game to youth organization in the nation! Texas A&M, but our 4-H’ers still had a great time cheering for the Cyclone women and If you’d like more information about how you can visiting the Iowa State campus,” said Shelly partner with the Iowa 4-H Foundation on events Greving, Iowa 4-H Foundation marketing like 4-H Day at Hilton, contact Shelly Greving at director. “4-H Day at Hilton is always a 4-H [email protected] or (515) 294-1607. club and family friendly event.” New to the 2012 event, 230 attendees participated in the “4-H Leads to Careers” event sponsored by the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. 4-H members and guests had the opportunity to participate in a

9 FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org E-SET Program Makes Impact on Youth Our nation’s leaders recognize science, technology, engineering and mathematics as a vital component of our future, and so does Iowa 4-H. the Iowa Space Grant Consortium have partnered to develop an Iowa 4-H youth program that is taking great strides to develop youth in these areas. For over fifteen years, the 4-H Extension Science, Engineering and Technology (E-SET) Program has engaged and developed the interests of our youth in STEM fields. The past three years have seen significant growth for the program, with over 1,000 youth participating in E-SET each year. E-SET gives students access to a variety of skill-building activities. The State Science Fair challenges 4-H members not only to create a science project, but also to educate others on what they have discovered throughout the process. FIRST LEGO League engages youth in hands-on robotics design and scientific research - teaching valuable engineering skills while “playing” with a popular childhood toy. From digital storytelling activities like he science, technology, engineering In our own state, Governor Terry Iowa Studio 4-H, to a geospacial mapping and mathematics (STEM) initiative Branstad is leading an effort to broaden the technology club, E-SET offers a range of Tis on the forefront of youth economic base while continuing to focus on STEM-related activities to 4-H youth. development and education in our Iowa’s agricultural strengths. The targeted The skills that 4-H members gain through country. Our nation’s leaders recognize industries for growing the economy E-SET activities go far beyond basic STEM as an increasingly vital component include advanced manufacturing, food classroom lessons. Exercises in problem of our future. Because of this, enhancing manufacturing, and renewable energy. solving, critical thinking, decision making youth’s understanding of mathematics, All three of these require a workforce and team building give youth important life science, technology and engineering is that is skilled in science, technology, experience that instills confidence for future. a growing interest in schools and other engineering and mathematics. Iowa State “STEM is so critical to all of us, whether educational programs. University Extension and Outreach and we pursue a STEM career or not. It is

4-H Memorials

Eu g ene Miller Mi l dred & St u b Ner v i g Marg are t Pra t t Marilyn Fausch Sandy Sa l t on Clayton Co. Dairy Kathy and Bob Nervig Ruth and Larry Neppl Robert Fausch Susan Irwin Promotion Rober t a Nor t h Mi c h ae l Ramm Julienne and Richard Ferry Sue and Harold Peyton Anita and Richard Fincham Clayton County Holstein LuAnn and Mark Johansen Good Luck Clovers 4-H Club Ru t h Samp s on Bonita and Robert Gelina Breeders Association Keli and Mike Tallman Edi t h M. Ree s ink Jaynee and Edgar Christian Leslie and Trent Henkes Ray Oe l ker s Irene Lary Patricia and Mark Grootveld Steve and Sally Hennager Shirley Stakey Gordon L. Miller Lusch Properties Mar v y l N. Rei c h t er Deanna and James Kilmer Dona l d Sa s s Allison and Bryan Whaley DeFl orin Ol s on Susan and Leroy Erickson Lemco Productions Linda and Joe Zuercher Lu c i l e Mi t c h em Lucille K. Ru ma Diane Olson Sanders Jo Ann Merrill Diane and Curtis Claeys Diane Sc o t t Kathryn Mitchem JoAnne Owen Robert and Shirley Metzger Joy c e Saf l y Deborah and David Randon Loi s Mo l i t ar Jaynee and Edgar Christian Diane Moeller Mary Lu Jones Carolyn and Ralph Manning Melva L. Berkland Ro s e Sebenie c h er Joyce and Randy Patterson Jane Hayes-Johnk and Wayne Dore t t e A. More h o u s e Gary Pennin g ro t h Vivian and Stanley James Safly Johnk Irene Lary Galen and Michele Kelly Brandmeyer Suzanne and Francis Sanders Bl an c h e E. Mo s t aer t William F. Pe t er s en Joy c e Saf l y c on t in u ed Rebecca and Robert Shuka Mary Lo u Se c or Lavonne and Floyd Peters Shirley and Don Nebergall Matthew and Susan Bravard Dea and Jay Staker Ruth and Larry Neppl Me l v in Nepp l Deborah and David Randon Jan Britson Jeffrey and Linda Thorson Maria E. See l and Laura and Tim Considine Et h e l & Rolland Pey t on Annette and David Brown Stacy and Paul Wolf Leslie and Trent Henkes Ruth and Larry Neppl Diann and Dean Peyton Mike and Diane Dotzler Colleen and Rich Wrage Linda and Joe Zuercher 10 Summer 2012 FourWord

Iowa STEM Hubs Announced

ov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim GReynolds and University of Northern Iowa President Ben Allen are leading an effort in Iowa to provide better support and coordination between the STEM stakeholders. Iowa State University has been identified as the STEM Hub for the north central region under the leadership of the Vice President of Extension and Outreach, Cathann Kress. ISU is working to continue to offer outstanding powerful STEM opportunities for K-12 youth. ISU faculty and staff have much to offer Iowa for STEM outreach in both the region but also across the state. The Governor’s STEM Hub application process asked each Hub to include advisors from ISU Extension and Outreach, and ISU will support all hubs with STEM. ISU has a strong set of programs that reach across the state. Programs such as FIRST LEGO League, State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, IT Adventures, The tools used in STEM can also apply to student internships and Science Bound reach nearly 100,000 participants per year. life’s decisions and problems, STEM or not. Along with these programs, Iowa has a strong STEM program in 4-H through ISU —Jay Staker, Program Director, E-Set Extension and Outreach. 4-H has focused on STEM for youth for over 100 years. ISU as a STEM Hub is leading the way to meeting the state’s need for STEM workers to meet the so embedded in our lives we can’t even Iowa 4-H is proud to develop educational needs of Iowa for years to come. By building separate it anymore. The level of interaction opportunities for students to further a strong STEM workforce Iowa’s economy with STEM and the ability to make good explore their interests in STEM fields and can grow and help the state prosper. decisions related to STEM is critical for all graciously acknowledges the sponsors who To learn more about ways to partner with Iowa citizens,” said program director, Jay Staker. make the E-SET program possible: Blank 4-H on STEM initiatives contact 4-H E-SET “Our work strives to give our youth in Park Zoo, Bratney Companies, Cargill, G program specialist, Jay Staker, at [email protected] Iowa a stronger STEM background and & L Clothing, Iowa Energy Center, Iowa or (515) 294-8417. To donate to 4-H E-SET better skills. The tools used in STEM can National Guard, KCWI, Monsanto, Pioneer, programs contact Kris Fish Kuhlmann at also apply to life’s decisions and problems, Renewable Energy Group, Rockwell [email protected] or (515) 294-1552. STEM or not.” Collins, and Stiver’s Ford. 4-H Memorials

Vani t a M. Sh aw Wayne Tank Dorothy and Everett Russell Ar l ene Th omp s on Dona l d Wedekin g Matt Henkes Dolores and Robert Einfeldt Carol and Dale Schlueter Diane Olson Sanders Sandra and Loren Wuebker Tammy Muller Ellen M Colony Living Trust Linda Sellers Be v er l y Toom -Tu rner Mari l yn Werg er Janice Fear Loretta Siebke Pa u l Sl aike u Linda Holmquist and Phyllis Green Ryerson Auction & Realty Julianne and Dale Fischer Diane and Dennis Spooner Norman Klocke Judith and Robert Glaser Ca l v in S. Wh ee l o c k Margo and Alan Tank El s ie M. Van Wer t LeRoy Sl in g er l and Judy and Dick Isaacson The Tank Family Revocable Carol and Gerald Wheelock Diane and Dennis Nelsen Jean and Glen Keppy Margery and Doyle Gorden Trust Jame s Wh i t e h o u s e Danie l St e g en Kaye and Carter Lebeau Wi l ma Vieman Linda and Joe Zuercher Jerry E. Lehman Ann and Kirk Weih Carolyn Mill Diane and Dennis Nelsen Sharon and Russell McCleary Verna Th en h a u s Car l Wi l s on Gene Su nderman Gary Vo g t Dee and Allen Miller Mary and Chuck Morris Vicki Sunderman Virgil Schmitt LuAnn and Mark Johansen Susan and Michael Mark Swar t Verna M. Th o l e Edwin Walter Marty and Dale Port O’Donnell Marsha and Jim Roland Tammy Muller Alice-Jane Walter Mary Esther and Ron Pullin Sarah and Todd Parsons Donna & Ver l e I. Sywa s s ink Rich Porstmann A.C. Th omp s on Ear l Warner Bl an c h e R. Wo l f Irene Lary Cindy and Doug Ruppert Diane Olson Sanders Ann and Ron Sanson Shirley Stakey 11 FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org

2011 Business and Organization Gifts to the Iowa 4-H Foundation he Iowa 4-H Foundation recognizes businesses and organizations for their annual support through 4-H Donor Clubs. The following donors made new pledges or outright gifts to support Iowa 4-H in 2011. They are listed alphabetically according to Ttheir current cumulative donor club level. To make a gift on behalf of your business or organization contact associate director, Albert Grunenwald at (515) 294-4780 or [email protected].

Prairie Engineering Inc. Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative 4-H 100,000 Cl u b Prairie Meadows Farm Service Co ($100,000+) Sukup Manufacturing Company Farmers & Merchants State Bank Fred Maytag Family Foundation United Way of Central Iowa Farmers Cooperative Company West Liberty Foods Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Hills Bank & Trust Company Farmers State Bank Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 4-H 4,000 Cl u b ($4,000) Farmers Trust & Savings Bank American State Bank First National Bank Iowa Farm Bureau Foundation Becker Underwood Inc. Gannett Iowa Soybean Association Berma Farms Co Glenwood State Bank Iowa State Fair C.H. Robinson Company Global Reach Internet Productions Cargill Incorporated Heartland Marketing Group Orscheln Industries Foundation Carroll County State Bank Hedlin Ag Enterprises Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl., Inc. Cummins Central Power High, Bowden & Stockdale, LLP Principal Financial Group Eli Lilly & Company Home State Bank Federal Cartridge Company IMS Education Fund 4-H 40,000 Cl u b ($40,000) Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary dhg Productions, Inc First National Bank Iowa Turkey Marketing Council Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. First National Bank - Fontanelle JCPenny Afterschool Fund Emerson Charitable Trust First State Bank JDR Enterprises LLC Iowa Pork Producers Association Foods, Inc. Kelly Lane Farms, Inc. Meredith Corporation Gelita USA Inc Krause Gentle Foundation Monsanto Company GreenValley Ag & Turf LLC Liberty Trust & Savings Nationwide Insurance Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, Inc. Manufacturers Bank & Trust Co. Maquoketa State Bank Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Iowa Machine Shed Restaurants Iowa State Bank Midland Power Cooperative 4-H 20,000 Cl u b ($20,000) John Deere Foundation Mount Vernon Bank & Trust Co. Okey Vernon First National Bank Bratney Companies Peoples State Bank Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines 4-H 4,000 Cl u b Quaker Oats Company Farm Bureau Management Corp. La-Co Industries, Inc. Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Geisler Penquite Corporation Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids, Inc. State Bank of Bussey Henkel & Associates Manning’s Truck Brokerage, Inc. Syngenta Seeds, Inc. IBM Corp McCormick Sales Communications Professionals Titonka Savings Bank Kemin Americas Our Help, Inc Watkins Savings Bank Omaha Community Foundation Pfizer Foundation West Central Cooperative Pella Rolscreen Foundation RR Donnelley West Chester Savings Bank Successful Farming/Meredith Co Security Trust & Savings Bank Ziegler Inc. Theisen Supply Inc. The Acre Company Truck Country l u b ($1,000) 4-H 10,000 Cl u b ($10,000) TS Bank 4-H 1,000 C Ag Leader Technology Agra Industries, Inc Vermeer Corporation Agmerica Northeast Alice Murray Rev Trust Walker Acres LTD American Bank American Legion Riders Post #232 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign West Bancorporation Foundation, Inc. Atlantic Bottling Co Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC Bruce A Lorch, Inc. Cargill Incorporated ($2,000) Butler County REC Ed Tubbs Estate 4-H 2,000 Cl u b Accelerated Genetics Cas Enterprises, Inc. Farm Credit Services of America Community Bank American Legion Auxiliary General Mills Foundation Crain Rental AMGEN Foundation Inc. Hertz Farm Management, Inc. DeBruce Grain, Inc Basin Electric Power Cooperative Iowa Bankers Insurance and Services, Inc. Decorah Bank & Trust Company Central Iowa Combined Federal Campaign Iowa Beef Industry Council Douglas Center Stock Farm Iowa Gaming Association Citizens State Foundation Eastview Animal Hospital John Deere Credit Services, Inc Clear Lake Bank and Trust Co. Farmers & Traders Savings Bank John Deere U.S. Ag Coca-Cola Company Matching Gifts Program Farmers Trust & Savings Bank Leonard A Good Trust Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Feeders Grain & Supply Inc. Lloyd Incorporated Community State Bank First Iowa State Bank Merrill Gruber Family Trust U/W Crane Farms First National Bank Oxbo International Corporation Crop Production Services, Inc. G&L Clothing Co., Inc. Byron Equipment C Custom Builders of Tipton Inc. Heart of the Midlands Combined

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Federal Campaign B.B. & P. Feed & Grain, Inc. Malvern Trust & Savings Bank Houghton State Bank Bank of America Foundation MetLife ILLOWA Bi-State Combined Bar S Cattle Midwest Insurance Corporation Federal Campaign Barilla America, Inc Iowa Army National Guard Ben Adamson Inc. Midwest Meter, Inc. Iowa HBPA, Inc. Boone Bank & Trust Co MMS Consultants, Inc. Iowa Network Services Inc Cass Co. Chapter of Thrivent Morse Feed & Grain, Inc Iowa State Bank Financial for Lutherans MTG Fasteners, Inc. Iowa State University Cee Vee Farms, LTD ISU Extension & Outreach Citizens State Bank Nationwide Foundation J & C Frevert Revocable Trust Clayton Co. Dairy Promotion New Generation Genetics, Inc. Kohl’s Cloverleaf Cold Storage Northern Lights Lackender Fabrications, Inc. Cookies Food Products, Inc. Logan Animal Hospital, Inc. Creston Livestock Auction, Inc. Pheasant Ridge Equine Clinic P.C. Lutheran Community Foundation Dale D. Grosvenor Revocable Trust Producers Livestock M&M Pontiac, Buick, GMC, David & Wilma Schopp Fund Quaker Manufacturing, LLC Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dow Chemical USA-Ag Products Science Center of Iowa Medtronic Foundation# Elkader Veterinary Clinic, PC Pfizer Inc Farmers Trust & Savings Bank Shenandoah Medical Center POET Biorefining First Citizens National Bank South Story Bank & Trust R & M Bros. Inc. First Federal Savings Bank of Creston Southern Hills Veterinary Services, Inc Randall-Story State Bank First National Bank State Bank & Trust Co REG First State Bank River Valley Cooperative G&O Logistics, Inc. T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative Shell Oil Company Foundation George H. Busch Rev. Lv Trust Taylor Investments, Ltd. Stalker Chevrolet Cadillac Great Western Bank Tyler Insurance Serices, Inc Stivers Ford Lincoln Green Castle Barnstormers Valero Renewable Fuels Co., LLC The Stock Living Trust Hamilton County Older 4-H Youth U.S. Bancorp Foundation Hammes Vermeer LLC Vick’s Heating, Plumbing & Vent., Inc. United Way of East Central Ia. Henderson Cattle Inc. Wabash Wranglers Worth County 4-H Foundation Innovative Ag Services Co Warren County Farm Bureau Iowa Biotechnology Association Wenzig Construction Company 4-H 400 Cl u b ($400) Iowa Dental Association 21st Century Cooperative Iowa State Savings Bank Westside State Savings Bank 3M Corporation - U.S. Janden, LTD. Wirtz Enterprises A & M Green Power Group Kraft Foods Woodbury County Farm Bureau Agri-Valley Farm Management Lincoln Highway Days Alpine Communications, LC Lisle Foundation Apples ‘n Oats Little Wall Sports Club We apologize for any unintentional errors or omissions. Please Area Education Agency 267 Lodge Farms help us correct our records by emailing [email protected].

4-H Tributes Bir t h Pre s iden t , Patricia & Terry St u mme Mar t y & Da l e Por t Andrew J. Gre v in g Iowa 4-H Fo u nda t ion Sonya and Tom Colvin A. J. Gilbert LuAnn and Mark Johansen Barbara De t erman Trib u t e s Ha v e Al s o Rondee & Mark Troe s t er Mary and Chuck Morris Marria g e Been Made In Honor of Judy and Gary Burrack Ke l s ey Vu ko v & Joe Vu ko v Promo t ion t o Ju dy & Larry An t on Kathy and Bob Nervig Bri g adier Genera l Nancy and Brice Anton-Jensen This list represents tributes from 50t h Anni v er s ary Crai g Barg frede Lynne t t e Ha u s er October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. Ru t h & Mar v in L. Tay l or Mary and Chuck Morris LuAnn and Mark Johansen (Listing may not include gifts given Pat and Louis Beck Re t iremen t Tren t & Le s l ie Henke s directly to the ISU Foundation for 60t h Anni v er s ary Judy and Gary Burrack Jayne Dee 4-H). To honor 4-H members, Da l e & Jani c e Lar s en Florine and Ron Swanson Gera l d & Caro l Hu n t er Pat and Louis Beck volunteers, leaders or staff, donate El eanor Meyer h off ISUAA Recognition online at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/ Na t iona l 4-H Ha l l of Fame Mary and Chuck Morris Shirley Stakey Ted Hu t c h c rof t donate or mail donations to: Gera l d Miller Iowa 4-H Yo u t h De v e l opmen t Linda and Dave Birney LuAnn and Mark Johansen and Fo u nda t ion emp l oyee s Iowa 4-H Fo u nda t ion Iowa 4-H Ha l l of Fame Extension 4-H Youth Bldg. Jame s Pa t t on Anonymous Don & Dori s Goerin g LuAnn and Mark Johansen Donna L. Lon g Iowa State University LuAnn and Mark Johansen Tara Spidle Ames, Iowa 50011-3630 Deborah and Brian Sinclair Ray Reyno l d s LuAnn and Mark Johansen Irene Nepp l Please include the honoree’s name, Mary & Ch ar l e s Su k u p Laura and Tim Considine LuAnn and Mark Johansen Ch ri s t ma s Ruth and Larry Neppl city and state; name and location to send the acknowledgment; and Dean Weber Kri s t e l & Jo h n Sa x t on Sh ir l ey & Ri c h ard Pilgrim LuAnn and Mark Johansen Sonya and Tom Colvin Rose and Jeffrey Pilgrim occassion for donation.

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A Grand Champion Event: Iowa 4-H 3rd Annual Gala By Beth Irlbeck • Photos by Marla Claussen ruly a grand champion event, the third annual Iowa 4-H Gala was held Ton February 25th at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel. With over 250 attendees, guests enjoyed an evening of food, fellowship and an opportunity to further support Iowa 4-H by bidding on more than 150 auction items. This event more than doubled the 2011 totals by netting more than $74,000 to support Iowa’s youth and the 4-H program statewide. Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of auction items including dream vacations, family outings, beautiful jewelry pieces, date night packages and one-of-a-kind travel experiences. New to the auction this year, 4-H members included a $7,500 pledge from Iowa talents; Freestyle, Des Moines, for from across Iowa played a major part in this Farm Bureau Federation,” stated Shelly providing entertainment throughout year’s fundraising event by donating many Greving, marketing director for the Iowa the event, Marla Claussen with Claussen unique 4-H projects to the auction. 4-H Foundation. Photography for the wonderful job she Another successful piece for the evening did documenting the event; and our came from the auction of 16 decadent Gala committee for all the work they did desserts. These desserts raised an incredible before, during and after the event. This amount of $7,770. event would not be possible without all of “When desserts were selling for $1,000 their hard work. each, I knew it was going to be a great Funds from this grand champion event night for 4-H,” commented Greving. benefit the Iowa 4-H Youth Development “We keep raising the bar every year.” Program. 4-H helps develop youth in The business-formal event attracted a Iowa—Iowa’s future leaders! variety of business leaders, top 4-H donors Save the date for the 2013 Iowa and past trustees. Attendees included 4-H Gala, Saturday, March 2nd at the Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, U.S. downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel. Representative Tom Latham, and many If you are interested in serving on the 2013 4-H’ers who participated in this activity other 4-H supporters. gala planning committee, please contact Shelly increased their citizenship skills because This event would not be possible Greving at (515) 294-1607 or [email protected]. they were able to see how a talent they without the generous bidding and had could be translated to a gift that could unconditional support from the online help improve their club/community. bidders and attendees of the event. Before Fifty percent of the proceeds raised from the gala even began, 250 online bids were each donation was given back to the made totaling $9,510. 4-H’ers club and/or county. This year, Another important component to the 22 Iowa 4-H members took advantage of success of the event was the generosity of this opportunity and donated items that our in-kind donors. We sincerely contributed $2,345 to the final auction total. appreciate the support of Heuss Printing, “$15,400 was raised through a ‘Fund a Ames, for design and printing services; Need’ paddle auction to support youth Daugherty Auction and Real Estate Services attending National 4-H Congress. This Inc., Adel, for their wonderful auction

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Iowa 4-H Foundation trustee and Gala sponsorship chair, Dana Wenstrand, tempts bidders with a delicious French silk pie at the live auction.

Thank You, Gala Sponsors!

Special thanks to our hospitality sponsors Bruce Rastetter of Summit Check presentation: State 4-H Council Finance Co-Chairs, Jennifer Adrian, left, and Evan Farms and Firestone Ag Tires. Fritz, right, present a check for $27,115.67 to Iowa 4-H Foundation Board President Scott Mortimer and Executive Director Kris Fish Kuhlmann at the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference Farmer’s Cooperative Co. banquet held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on June 27, 2012. Global Reach Internet Productions, By Laura Sternweis Heartland Marketing Group he largest and longest-running “It’s great to see that youth continue to Iowa Farm Bureau Federation fundraising campaign conducted step up with their financial support and ISU Extension and Outreach Tby Iowa 4-H members for 4-H demonstrate their dedication to the Iowa ISU College of Human Sciences members had another successful year. The 4-H program and commitment to making John Deere “4-H’ers, for 4-H Campaign” is the longest a difference for others.” Monsanto running youth philanthropy event for 4-H Funds raised in the campaign help Nationwide Insurance and raised $27,115.67 in 2012. families involved in 4-H by providing “This year, 427 clubs representing 85 financial assistance for program fees. Pioneer Hi-Bred counties raised funds to support Iowa The funds also help youth attend camps, Successful Farming youth,” said Kris Fish Kuhlmann, executive conferences and other leadership activities. Kris Fish Kuhlmann director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The top fundraising counties for this Chuck Morris In the past 27 years, Iowa 4-H members year’s campaign were Webster, Johnson Pete and Dana Wenstrand have contributed more than $700,000 and Polk counties. to support Iowa 4-H programs and “This year’s campaign totals truly show activities, Kuhlmann said. Iowa 4-H Youth the passion and dedication Iowa 4-H Development is the youth program of Iowa members have for this great program. I State University Extension and Outreach. congratulate every person who was involved Save The Date! “People and businesses invest money in this campaign,” Kuhlmann said. 4th Annual Gala and resources in 4-H because they see the March 2, 2013 positive things 4-H does for Iowa families For more information about the 4-H’ers for 4-H and communities,” added Scott Mortimer, campaign or other ways to get involved, visit president of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. www.iowa4hfoundation.org/4hersfor4h. 15 FourWord www.iowa4hfoundation.org

Extension 4-H Youth Building Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011-3630

Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair 4-H Line-Up! By Beth Irlbeck

youth robotics challenge and a teams to design a robot to meet each of culinary challenge are two of the the challenges. At the end of the working Afeatured Iowa 4-H events at the 2012 period, teams enter the Challenge Field Iowa State Fair. and set loose their robots to the cheers of The Bratney Companies 4-H Robotics spectators,” Bignall said. Challenge and Cook This! 4-H Culinary “We appreciate Bratney Companies Challenge return to the 4-H Exhibits Building continued sponsorship of this event,” said for five days of competition. Bignall. “Their dedication to helping This is an opportunity for any of Iowa’s youth develop skills is advancing our youth to participate in science and cooking. next generation of leaders in the areas of Applicants do not have to be 4-H members to science and technology, which ultimately Livestock Shows apply for these team challenges. However, impacts the future of our state.” Nearly every day of the Iowa State Fair, at least one member of each team must be fairgoers will enjoy seeing 4-H livestock a 4-H’er. We are excited that many youth, Cook This! August 12-14 in the barns as well as competitive shows. even those who are not enrolled in 4-H, This third annual 4-H culinary challenge More than 1,900 exhibitors will have over are participating this year. encourages 5th through 12th grade youth to demonstrate their creativity in food 3,000 entries in the Fair this year. Robotics Challenge August 10-11 preparation as well as their knowledge Exhibits and Activities This third annual event takes place of kitchen equipment, menu preparation Throughout the Fair, August 9-19 Friday, August 10, for the junior division and their ability to identify produce, cuts Every year the 4-H Exhibits Building (grades 5-8) and Saturday, August 11, for of meat and other food items. Eight teams features 3,000 exhibits from 4-H’ers the senior division (grades 9-12). will participate at each of three age levels. around the state. That usually includes “Iowa youth will show off their robot The junior level competition (grades more than 800 photographs, an assortment designing and programming skills in this 5-6) takes place Sunday, August 12; the in- of baked goods, fantastic furnishings and ‘real-time’ challenge,” said Holly termediate level (grades 7-8) on Monday, other unique items. Bignall, 4-H program coordinator with August 13; and the senior level (grades Each day of the fair, visitors to the 4-H ISU Extension and Outreach Science, 9-12) on Tuesday, August 14. Exhibits Building can watch educational pre- Engineering and Technology (E-SET). State 4-H Council Reunion sentations and “Share-the-Fun” entertain- Robotics clubs or teams composed of 3 ment shows, and also participate in hands- The Iowa 4-H Foundation is hosting a to 10 youth and up to two adult leaders/ on learning stations. There will be something State 4-H Council reunion for all current coaches may participate. to see and do every day of the fair. “Real time means your team arrives at and former State Council members on Sat- the event not knowing what the challenges urday, August 11th. The event will be held To learn more about 4-H State Fair sponsorship will be. The challenges are announced at at the 4-H Exhibits Building from 6-8pm opportunities contact Kris Fish Kuhlmann the event and participants work in their (following the Share the Fun show at 5pm). at (515) 294-1552 or [email protected].