2018 Polk County Fair Clover Power
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CLOVER POWER JULY 2018 MEGAN FREEL MADISEN GASKIN MARCI VINSAND Youth & Nutrition Internal Coordinator County Youth Coordinator County Youth Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (515) 957-5763 (515) 957-5771 (515) 957-5770 2018 POLK COUNTY FAIR Join over 900 youth involved in Clover Kids and 4-H as they showcase their learning at this year’s Polk County Fair from July 18-23 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. With 71 clubs, there is a lot to see and experience, especially with the theme: Fun for the Whole Herd. Below are some things you won’t want to miss! Kick-Off BBQ and King-Queen Coronation | Wednesday, July 18 The BBQ is from 6:00-7:30 pm in the 4-H Building. The King-Queen Coronation begins at 7:00 pm. Communication Event|Thursday, July 19 The communication event is from 12 to 6 pm in the 4-H Building. Stop by and listen to youth speeches and participate in some make and take activities. Fourth Annual Clover Dash 5K | Saturday, July 21 at 8:30 am Early registration ends July 1! To learn more and to register, visit the following: http:// www.polkcountycloverdash.org/ King Arthur Baking Contest | Saturday, July 23 There are youth and adult divisions. The entry form is available at the Polk County Fair website, http://polkcountyfairiowa.com/forms.html Stop by the fair—free admission and parking—to see the kids’ projects, animal shows, and fun events! For the complete fair schedule: http://polkcountyfairiowa.com/schedule.html. IN THIS ISSUE Focus- Important deadlines and announcements Events- Upcoming events both with in Polk County 4-H and across the state Spotlight- Highlights of clubs and events from the last month Classifieds- Scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and other registrations Animal and Livestock News- News related to Polk County 4-H livestock and animal exhibitors Attention: Leaders!- Information on leader meetings, trainings, and other leader related topics Polk County Fair- Seasonal section with information related specifically to the Polk County Fair Calendar- The yearly calendar for Polk County 4-H events, meetings, workshops, and deadlines Iowa 4-H Regulations and Guidance-Link to website with policies under review 1625 Adventureland Drive Suite A, Altoona, Iowa 50009 1 515-957-5760 | Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/POLK Focus UPCOMING DEADLINES July 1- All State Fair entries are due. July 1- Livestock ID’s are due for rabbits and poultry in 4-H online to be able to exhibit them at the Polk County or Iowa State Fair. July 2- All Polk County Fair Entries are Due. CLUB BASKETS ARE NEEDED At the Polk County Fair the Polk County 4-H Advisory Board hosts a silent auction featuring themed baskets. Previous basket themes include movie night, BBQ, local gift cards, game night, swimming/water fun, picnic, Friday night lights, etc. Clubs donate the themed baskets and bring them to the 4-H Building on Tuesday evening (same time as booth set-up). Clubs should type a list of items included in the basket and include their club name on the sheet! Money from the silent auction supports youth trips and scholarships to various 4-H events. If your club plans to do- nate a basket, complete the form:https://goo.gl/forms/14XdpTJW3Sq4GPmF3. Contact Madisen Gaskin with ques- tions. ROBOTICS CHALLENGE Youth in grades K-3rd are invited to attend the Brantney Robotics Challenge at the Iowa State Fair. See flyer at the end of Clover Power for details. 2 events WAVE YOUR 4-H FLAG The Iowa 4-H Foundation has set a goal to register 5,000 4-H Alumni and Friends before the Iowa State Fair. Those who register and then visit the booth on August 10, will be eligible to pick up a 4-H Alumni membership card. This card will be good for discounts around the Fairgrounds. In addition, alumni and friends who register will be eligible for special events and benefits during the year! As an added incentive, counties can win money for their county endowment for having the most alumni and friends from their county registered! Register here. 4TH ANNUAL CLOVER DASH 5K and TOT TROT Please join us for the 4th Annual Polk County Clover Dash 5K on July 21st, 8:30am at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This race is in memory of former County Youth Coordinator, Joy Niklasen. New this year is also a free tot trot for those ages K-3rd grade! All 4-Her's, Clover Kids, families and friends are invited to participate as a runner in the 5K/Clover Trot or as a volunteer. All proceeds go to Polk County 4-H youth activities. Follow your clover-paved trail for a great run with lots of amazing prizes, food and 4-H fun! Registration for runners and volunteers is now open: polkcountycloverdash.org For updates, follow us on Instagram: @polkcountycloverdash And on Facebook: @polkcountycloverdash5K 3 spotlight Clover Power Special Edition 2018 Graduate Spotlights Abby Geletta, Valley Pacers Addis Geletta, Valley Pacers Adina Blazevic, Johnston International Culture Club Alex Young, Team ASAP Antoinette Veldhuizen, We XL Brenda Benitez, Team ASAP Brittany Woods, Levis-N-Lace Christopher Pitts, Bondurant Go-Getters Claire Baudler, Bright Futures 4-H Club Claire Kayser, Golden Eagles Years in 4-H: 8 High School Attended: Saydel High School Future Plans: University of Northern Iowa, Music Education Favorite 4-H Memory: Being the president of an awesome 4-H club, the Golden Eagles. Courtney Davis, Freedom Riders Elizabeth Johnson, Team ASAP Emma Freel, Innovators Evalina Grimaldi, Johnston International Culture Club Greta Krohn, Ankeny 4-H Club Hannah Hawkins, Runnells Rockets Ifrah Muhumed, Najah 4-H Club Jack McGonegle, Johnston Forevergreens Julio Valenzuela, Juntos Kallan Paulsen, Plowshare 4-H Club Katelyn Adams, Freedom Riders Years in 4-H: 8 High School Attended: Ankeny Centennial High School Future Plans: Iowa State University, Construction Engineering Katie Lajoie, Freedom Riders Kendall Hostetler, Johnston International Culture Club 4 spotlight Kevin Dial, Johnston Forevergreens Years in 4-H: 9 High School Attended: Johnston High School Future Plans: University of Iowa, Chemical Engineering Favorite 4-H Memory: My favorite memory is when my salsa made it to the Iowa State Fair!! It's my favorite memory because I had tried 2-3 years to get it per- fect! Khadro Ali, Najah 4-H Club Laurel McGonegle, Johnston Forevergreens Years in 4-H: 9 High School Attended: Dowling Catholic High School Future Plans: Iowa State University, Food Science Favorite 4-H Memory: State Conferences and hanging out with friends at Polk County Fair Loiza Smith, Valley Pacers Madison Adams, We XL Megan Stueckradt, Ankeny 4-H Club Melody Oursler, Ankeny 4-H Club Years in 4-H: 8 High School Attended: Ankeny High School Future Plans: Attending an advanced education program at Ankeny High School. Michael DeDecker, Polk Producers Years in 4-H: 9 High School Attended: Southeast Polk High School Future Plans: Iowa State University, Agriculture Engineering Favorite 4-H Memory: My favorite memory from 4-H is winning supreme champion breeding female with a cow/ calf pair that I raised, and a year later I won grand champion market heifer with the same calf. Miranda Fickbohm, Hot Shots Years in 4-H: 5 High School Attended: Southeast Polk High School Future Plans: Drake University, Occupational Therapy Favorite 4-H Memory: My favorite memory is when my club held the Top Shot event and we had other clubs come. It was a fun competition because it had challenging events that tested your skill. Nadine Garcia, Jester Dreamers Nicole Duff, Open Opportunities Rama Bazer Bashi, Najah 4-H Club Zoie Wagner, Freedom Riders 5 Classifieds WANTED: 4-H WORKSHOPS We are looking for adults and/or youth who are interested in sharing their skills with other 4-Hers. If you have something that you would like to share please contact Madisen. 6 Animal and Livestock News FOOD SAFETY QUALITY ASSURANCE (FSQA) This is a required certification for all youth who exhibit the following animals at the county or state fair. Cattle- Breeding, Market & Dairy Swine- Breeding & Market Sheep- Breeding & Market Goats- Breeding, Market & Dairy Poultry Rabbits The State will be transitioning to a new program called Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Because this is a transition year below is the only remaining option for training for the 2018 fair Season. Online YQCA class option for all age levels At this time this certification is only good for 1 year. Please note that the online option will cost you $12/youth- Payable online You will log in to the website using you 4-H online log in information. https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login There will NOT be any testing sessions or make up classes offered this year. Contact Marci with Questions. RABBIT WORKSHOP SERIES 7 Animal and Livestock News Con’t ALL HORSE EXHIBITORS: THREE DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR June 3 Polk County 4-H & FFA Open Horse Show June 11 Trail clinic FREE to Polk County 4-H/FFA members June 25 Showmanship & Show prep clinic FREE to Polk County 4-H/FFA members All events held at Prairie Rose Arena in Elkhart. POULTRY REQUIREMENTS Once again in 2018: ALL poultry will be required to have pullorum typhoid testing performed within 90 days of the Polk County Fair. Certificates from the hatchery or store of purchase do not qualify as current testing; this certificate is inva- lid once the birds have entered your farm. Again this year NO testing will be done at the fair. Instead, we will hold a pre-fair testing day on July 7, 2018.