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February 2020
Calhoun County 4-H Clover Kids News
           From the Desk of Tiffany Blair

          I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the nice weather we had
          last weekend. It sounds like we might have another sunny
          weekend ahead of us as well. Sure signs that Spring is coming!
          With that being said, it is time to start preparing for your clothing
          and communications events and getting your livestock identified
          in 4HOnline. If you plan to exhibit livestock, and missed last
          month’s newsletter, please be sure to go back to our website and
          check it out. If you need tags for your animals to identify them,
          please let me or your club leaders know so we can get those to
          you. Tags for sheep and goats are $1.25 per tag and tags for
          beef are $1.50 per tag.

          Looking for something to do this Saturday? Calhoun County
          Extension and Outreach, Calhoun County Conservation, and
          Calhoun County Soil and Water Conservation District are
          partnering together to offer a youth ice fishing opportunity at
          Roos Pond, (Highway 4 Recreational Area) located just south of
          Rockwell City on Highway 4 on Saturday, February 29. This free
          event will run from 1:00-3:00 P.M. Participants are asked to dress
          for the cold weather and come prepared to have a great time on
          the ice. Families are encouraged to attend together for this event.
          A few poles and bait will be provided as well as a small shelter on
          the ice. Feel free to bring your own poles if you would like.

          Reminder, there are still around 20 Clover Kids “pending” in
          4HOnline. Please submit your $15 enrollment fee to our office to
          finalize your child’s enrollment. Once this has been paid, your
          account will be activated. Please be aware, you will not be able
          to identify your livestock or sign up for clothing and
          communication events until
          this is done! Please let me know ISU Extension and
          if you have questions or need        Outreach Calhoun County
          assistance with this.                Tiffany Blair
                                               County Youth Coordinator
                                              325 Court St. PO Box 233
          Sincerely,                          Rockwell City, IA 50579

          Tiffany                             Phone: (712) 297-8611
                                              Email: tifblair@iastate.edu

Clover Kids Clothing and Communications Day
 NEW FOR 2020! Clover Kids will now be able to participate with the older 4-H’ers on Clothing
 and Communications Day judging on April 25. Clover Kids will have the option to participate in
 the $15 Challenge, Clothing Selection, and Share the Fun. Rules for each of these classes can
 be found below.
 Division- Clover Kids Clothing and Communication Events
 Members may enter 1 project from each of the available classes for Clothing and Communica-
 tion judging. Member must be enrolled in the Calhoun County Clover Kids program to partici-
 pate. All Clover Kids Clothing and Communications exhibits will be awarded participation
 ribbons. No premiums or placing will be awarded.
 Class 4100– Clover Kids $15 Challenge. Clover Kids will purchase and model an outfit of
 their choice that costs $15 or less. Clothing must be a second-hand outfit and purchased from
 either a garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or similar type place.
 Member will talk with a judge about how and why they selected their outfit. Receipts must be
 provided as well.
 Class 41001– Clover Kids Clothing Selection. Clover Kids will purchase any outfit of their
 choice and model their outfit for a judge. The outfit can be purchased new or used and no price
 limit is set. The outfit should be for a ‘theme’ of the member’s choice. Such as: casual clothing,
 sports clothing, swimwear clothing, special event clothing, etc. Member will talk with the judge
 about how and why they selected their outfit. Receipts must be provided as well.
 Class 41002– Clover Kids Share the Fun. Clover Kids will have an opportunity to perform
 before an audience, purely for the sake of enjoyment and fun! Think of this as a talent show!
 Performances can be skits, songs, stunts, short one act play, dances, etc. Clover Kids Share
 the Fun can be done solo or in a small group of 2-4 Clover Kids members. After their
 performance, members will talk with a judge about how they prepared for the performance.

Instructions for making entries for Clothing and Communication Events
 Registration for Clothing and Communication events will be done online with the FairEntry
 website. Registration will open on Friday, March 20 and close at 11:59 P.M. on Monday, April 13.
 To make your entries, please go to www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/13960. To log in, click on the
 green box that says “Sign in with 4HOnline.” You will then need to enter the same email address
 and password that you use for your 4HOnline account. Your child’s information should show up
 once you get logged in if you have done everything correct. To add entries, you will first select
 “Clover Kids” under the department and then select division “430 Clothing and Communications.”
 The list of available classes for Clover Kids will then be available to choose from. Reminder, each
 child may participate in 1 exhibit for each of the available classes.
 Please let me know if you have questions about Clothing and Communications Day or how to
 make your entries. You can reach me at 712-297-8611 or email me at tifblair@iastate.edu.
 After April 13, a schedule for the day will be sent to each exhibitor who signs up to participate in
 this day. You will be given a set, scheduled time to come and meet with the judge and present
 your exhibit(s) on April 25. Judging will take place at the SCC Middle School in Rockwell City.

Clover Kids Summer Camps
 Save the dates for the following camps that will be offered to Clover Kids in Calhoun County this
 summer. More details, locations, and registration information to come this Spring. Please watch
 your newsletters for this information. Registration will begin in May.

 May
  We will have a large group event for all Calhoun County Clover Kids and their families. After the
   event, Fairbooks will be available and I will be available to answer your questions. More
   information to come in April.

 June
  6th– Livestock Showmanship Clinic at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds
  17th– Clover Kids Multi-county Day Camp at Plover Pit in Pocahontas County
  30th– 2nd and 3rd grade Kids in the Kitchen Day Camp

 July
  21st– Clover Kids Dinosaur Day Camp

 August
  3rd– Clover Kids Robotics Day Camp

 The following Summer Camps will also be available for Clover Kids who are currently in 3rd
 grade and entering into 4th grade in the Fall of 2020.

 June
  11th– Spa/Yoga Day Camp
  24th– Minecraft/Tech Day Camp

 July
  15th– Grossology Day Camp
  29th– WISE Day Camp

Fair Camping
  Reservations for camping spots for 4-H, Clover Kids, and FFA families are being taken now.
  Spots will fill fast again this year so please call the office at 712-297-8611 or email
  tifblair@iastate.edu if you would like to reserve a space for this summer’s fair. Reminder: the fair
  is July 8-12 and camping spaces are $15 per day and include full electrical and water hook-up.
  You will be required to pay for your space prior to the week of fair to secure your spot.
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