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October 2021
Clinton County Connection
A Note from Your CYC... Looking Ahead
October
October is one of my favorite months. 3: 4-H Fire Up! @ Grace Lutheran Camp
Leaves are changing, the air gets crisp, 3-9: National 4-H Week
combines harvesting fields, AND we 5: Giving Tuesday
celebrate 4-H! 6: Wear-It Wednesday
9: Floral Design Workshop, 1 pm
National 4-H Week is the first full week of 15: Record Books due
October each year. Many people will (4-9th graders to Club Leader,
celebrate across the country and I hope 10-12th graders to Ext Office,
you will too. Whether that’s wearing a 4-H/ Office Books to Ext Office)
green shirt next Wednesday, sharing 23: Trunk or Treat
photos on social media, or talking to a @ the Clinton Airport, 4-7 pm
friend about joining, all are ways of 25: Mindful Teen @ DeWitt Library
celebrating. 30: New Volunteer Training in Tipton
October is PACKED with lots of 4-H and November
friends events. Please check out our social 1: Leader Record Book Reports due to Office
media pages to stay up-to-date. 1: Kick off to Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Facebook: @ClintonCounty4H 4: Recognition Night at Buzzy’s in Welton
Instagram: @ClintonCo4H
December
11: Beef Weigh In, 8-Noon @DeWitt Vet
Celebrate 4-H! 23: All gifts picked up from fundraiser
Amanda Rau
County Youth/4-H Coordinator
1 Clinton County Extension and Outreach
www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton
(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu
You're invited to
indful Teen
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From Surviving to Thriving in a Busy World
An engaging 6-session workshop series for 7th & 8th graders.
Book, journal and snacks provided.
Based on The Mindful Teen by Dr. Dzung X. Vo
Meet Monday & Thursdays from
Visit dewittlib.org or stop
3:30 - 4:30 pm for three weeks.
by the Circulation Desk to
First session October 25th.
register today!
Registration required.
Location: DeWitt Community Library
917 5th Ave, DeWitt
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination
statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.
Clinton County Extension and Outreach
400 E 11th St DeWitt, IA 52742
clinton4h@iastate.edu
County Level Premium Checks Are Ready!
Enrollment Fees for 2021-2022 Premium checks for exhibitors from the
2021 Clinton County Club Show are now
Your $45 Member Enrollment Fee:
available at the Extension Office for pick
• $30 Iowa 4-H Program Fee
up. Please make plans to stop by!
• $5 Iowa 4-H 4hOnline Support Fee
• $10 County Support
As voted by the Extension Council, all 4-H
premium checks not deposited/cashed by
*Members enrolling before December 1st
May 15, 2022 will be deposited into your 4-
will receive a $5 credit from the Clinton
H club account.
County 4-H Foundation. Members will
owe $40 per member.
The premium check box will be at Fire Up.
Enroll TODAY at http://v2.4honline.com
Officer Workbooks Available
OVER 100 YOUTH AND ADULTS ARE Members can request an officer workbook
ALREADY ENROLLED! GREAT WORK! anytime of the year. These are great for
understanding your new position. You can
What does Fire Up Look Like? also download them online at: https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/
4-H Fire Up is a fun event to celebrate
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National 4-H Week. On Oct 3 from 3-5 there
will be activities. At 5 pm, clubs are
encouraged to have a meeting/touch base 4-H Recognition Night
with their club members at Grace Camp. Please join us for Recognition Night! We’ll
look back at the 2020-2021 program year
Inside Andrew Retreat Center by recognizing record book awards,
• Dash Robots saluting our 4-H and Clover Kids club
• Bee Bots leaders, celebrating 1st year 4-H members,
• Photo booth applauding our 4-H Foundation Sponsors,
• Enroll in 4hOnline and more.
• Snacks
This will be a fun event you won’t want to
Outdoor Pavilion miss! New families are welcome to attend
• Cyclone Bingo too. This will be a chance to see all of the
opportunities in 4-H.
Campfire
• S’mores When: November 4 (6-8:30 pm)
• Clover Bag Game Where: Buzzy’s in Welton
• Pick up Premium Checks Meal: Taco Bar
This event is “come and go!” Please RSVP by October 27 at
https://go.iastate.edu/BOG1YW
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4-H GROWS LEADERS Multi-County Officer Training OCTOBER 24, 2021 FROM 1-3 PM CLINTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (328 E 8TH ST, DEWITT) Join youth from Cedar, Clinton, and Jones County 4-H for a fun and engaging training for new, returning, and potential club officers. 4-H Club Leaders are also welcome to attend to learn how to best support and empower their club officers. Youth will learn about parliamentary procedure, making club meetings vibrant, and their individual officer positions. RSVP for this free training before October 20th! FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact your Extension Office. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4HT2021 This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accom- modation, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.
National 4-H Week!
Individual Participation Ideas Club Participation Ideas
• Hang a poster on your locker • Chalk drawings in your town or school
• Share what 4-H is with your classmates • Paint business windows
• Send thank you notes to club leaders • Share your club activities with the newspaper
• Wearing your 4-H shirt on Wednesday • Hang “Join 4-H” posters
• Engage with us on Social Media with • Host a donation challenge for Giving Tuesday
#FindYourSpark or #ClintonIA4H
Week Overview
Sunday— 4-H Fire Up at Grace Camp
Monday—?? (What will you or your club do?)
Tuesday— Giving Tuesday for the Clinton County 4-H Foundation
Wednesday— Wear-It Wednesday, wear your 4-H shirt (or green!) with pride!
Thursday—Haylea and Amanda visiting 4th grade classrooms
Friday — Haylea and Amanda visiting 4th grade classrooms
Saturday — Service Saturday, Floral Design Workshop
What is Giving Tuesday?
This day is a one-day initiative for individuals and businesses to donate to their local county
4-H Foundation. Clinton County’s website is: https://www.iowa4hgivingday.org/
organizations/clinton-county-4-h Anyone can also donate by contacting the Clinton County
Extension Office.
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4-H GROWS HERE FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP OCTOBER 9, 2021 @ 1 PM MEANT TO BE WITH FLOWERS (810 6TH AVE DEWITT) COST: FREE FOR 4-H MEMBERS Learn about floral design and community service on “Service Saturday” of National 4-H Week! Youth will make two arrangements—one to keep and one to donate to Maggie’s House. We’ll brainstorm and plan more ways to serve our communities. Questions? Email clinton4h@iastate.edu. This workshop is free thanks to the Iowa 4-H Foundation and Meant to Be With Flowers. MORE INFORMATION & REGISTER www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/2021-youth-programming This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accom- modation, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.
Follow us on Instagram!
FOLLOW CHALLENGE
Everyone who follows our NEW Instagram account
before October 9 will be put into a random drawing to
win one of THREE 4-H Prize Packs!
Prizes must be claimed by November 1, 2021. Prizes will not be shipped and must be
picked up at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office in Clinton County.
Anyone who has Instagram is eligible. Questions? Email clinton4h@iastate.edu.
Record Book Breakdown
Who does them?
All 4-H members (4-12th graders!) are highly encouraged to complete record books. Check
your club by-laws as some clubs require them! Clover Kids (K-3rd graders) should NOT.
How do I do one?
The traditional record book is a binder with forms filled out. Binders have tabs separating
each of the sections. There are six sections we encourage you to include! Links to the forms
are on our website. There are also options to do a portfolio, video, or audio recordings. Learn
more on our website.
Where and when do I turn them in?
Club leaders or the Extension Office by October 15. Members who completed 4-8th grades
will have their record book reviewed by their Club Leaders. Members who completed 9-12th
grades will have their record book reviewed by a committee.
What kind of incentive is there?
Keeping records is a life-long skill that 4-H instills in youth from a young age. As a incentive,
the Clinton County 4-H Foundation will present each member who turns in a record book
with a membership medal their first year. Each year after members receive a pin and
certificate depending on how their record books place.
Members who have completed 11th and 12th grades can apply for project area awards.
Winners receive $100! Members must have at least two years of records for this award.
What about Officer Books?
The Treasurer, Historian, Secretary, and Reporter are all officer positions who can submit
officer books. Evaluation forms are on our website. Members compete against other clubs
for highest ranking officer books. Books are judged by a committee and are due to the
Extension Office by October 15.
What is the Record Keeping website again?
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/4-h-record-keeping
Record Books are due October 15!!
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Looking Ahead
October
3: 4-H Fire Up! @ Grace Lutheran Camp
3-9: National 4-H Week
5: Giving Tuesday
6: Wear-It Wednesday
Hoegemeyer Coloring Contest 23: Trunk or Treat at the Clinton Airport
Help Hoegemeyer celebrate 85 years of the
right seed by entering their coloring November
contest. Launching on, Sept 14, their 1: Kick off to Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
contest will run until Oct 14 with a winner 4: Recognition Night at Buzzy’s in Welton
announced the following day, Oct 15. Join
our anniversary celebration and enter for How can my Clover Kid participate
the chance to win one of three awesome in National 4-H Week?
prizes. Enter by emailing the included
• Wearing their 4-H shirt on October 6
coloring page. More information https://
• Write a thank you (or draw a picture) for
www.therightseed.com/coloringcontest
their club leader/volunteers
• As a parent, you can talk to fellow parents
Re-Enrollment Opens Sept 1 about the benefits of Clover Kids
Fees are $25 per Clover Kid. • Attend 4-H Fire Up on October 3 with your
- $5 goes to Iowa 4-H for 4hOnline support family.
- $15 to your Clover Kids Club • Ask questions! We want to serve you the
- $10 to Clinton County 4-H best we can. Reach out!
(The Foundation pays $5 for those enrolled
before Dec 1.) Facebook Groups for Parents
These are great places to learn about
Enroll TODAY at http://v2.4honline.com
upcoming meetings, share photos from Clover
Kids meetings, and ask questions.
OVER 100 YOUTH AND ADULTS ARE
ALREADY ENROLLED! GREAT WORK!
DeWitt Clover Kids— https://
www.facebook.com/groups/2888965928052051
Join us for 4-H Fire Up!
Celebrate National 4-H Week with fun Goose Lake Clover Kids— https://
outdoor and indoor activities at Grace www.facebook.com/groups/258566064598492
Camp on October 3 from 3-6 pm.
Grand Mound Clover Kids — https://
New Volunteer Training www.facebook.com/groups/1433884006804201
New volunteers—register for the training in
Tipton on October 30 from 9-Noon at
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/
volunteertraining
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Name:__________________ Age:______
OCTOBER 23 .4:00PM- 6:30PM
trick or treat
at the airport
JOIN US AT THE CLINTON
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR TRICK OR
TREATING AND AIRPLANES!
Clinton Municpal Airport
2000 S 60th St
Clinton, IA 52732
563-244-4770
Bring all those little Ghosts, Witches,
Goblins, Super Heroes, Princesses, & all
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WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT)
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You are invited to participate on
October 27 from 12:00 noon —2:30 pm
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