4-H Weekly Update 5/26/2017

4-H Weekly Update 5/26/2017

Dates to Remember

May 30th – Dog Project Area Class #7

May 31st – Horse Riding Clinic

June 1st – Static Project Preregistration Deadline

June 1st - Communication Project Deadline

June 3rd – Sheep Workshop

June 4th– AirFX Jump Night

June 4th – Facebook Live Fair Questions

June 5th – June 8th – Junior Camp

June 6th – Dog Project Area Class #8

June 7th – Horse Riding Clinic

June 8th – Dog Project Area Class #9

June 11th – Beef Project Area Workshop

June 12th – Poultry Workshop

June 13th – Dog Project Area Class #10

June 14th – Horse Riding Clinic

June 16th– 24th– Citizen Washington Focus Trip (CWF)

June 17th – Horse Fun Show

June 18th – Rabbit Workshop

June 20th – Write Up Help Workshop

June 21st – Horse Riding Clinic

June 24th & 25th – Booth Set Up

June 26th– Static (Building) Project Judging

June 27th – 29th – State Conference

June 28th– July 3rd– 2017 Linn County Fair

COUNTY FAIR

COMMUNICATIONS EVENTS DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline for communications events (Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, Extemporaneous Speaking, Share The Fun) has been extended to June 1st. If you are interested in participating in one of these projects, please go onto Fair Entry and Pre-Register:

STATIC PROJECT PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JUNE 1ST

Static projects are highly recommended to pre-register by June 1st. You can fill out the hard copy form given to you by your club leader, or go into Fair Entry and pre-register. If you pre-register exhibits, enter anything you may potentially bring to fair – it is easier to delete, than add in. If you do not pre-register exhibits, your registration on Static Judging Day will take longer than if you did pre-register. Please go onto Fair Entry and Pre-Register:

WRITE-UP WORKSHOP – JUNE 20TH

Are you needing some help with your write-up? Not sure what all to include? Come to the Extension Office on June 20th to receive some tips and tricks on writing a blue-ribbon write-up. We will cover all the necessary components to have a Blue Ribbon writeup and give you time to make the necessary edits. Sessions will be 1 hour in length: 4pm – 5pm, 5pm – 6pm, 6pm – 7pm. Bring your write-up, finished project (or photos of your project), and your laptop to make edits. RSVP to Kate at

FACEBOOK LIVE – FIRST YEAR MEMBERS & FAIR QUESTIONS – JUNE 4TH

Join Kate and Ann on June 4th at 6pm for a Facebook Live question and answer session. Kate and Ann will be going over commonly asked questions about fair and what to expect. This will be a great opportunity for those first year families that have never experienced fair!

If you haven’t liked us on Facebook, here is a link to our page: Have specific questions you want answered? Submit to Kate at

COUNTY WIDE EVENTS

SUMMER DAY CAMP OPPORTUNITIES – ONE DAY AND WEEK LONG

Check out the fun summer day camps we are offering! Affordable, fun, and educational programs are planned for sites around the county with topics from robots to art and more!

Complete details & registration information can be found here:

These camps are open to all - you do not need to be a 4-H member so please share with others who might be interested. Contact Amy if you have questions: or 319-377-9839

AIRFX JUMP NIGHT – JUNE 4

Come out to AirFX for a Jump night. $10 gets you 1 hour of jumping, grip socks, one round of lazer frenzy, and a fountain drink. Bring a friend and show them how much fun 4-H can be!

JUNIOR CAMP – 4TH – 6TH GRADERS

Mark your calendars for this year’s Junior Camp! Camp will be Monday, June 5th – Thursday, June 8th. This year costs are as follows:

4th & 5th graders: $90 6th graders: $105

THANK YOU YOUTH COUNCIL FOR SPONSORING $150 PER YOUTH TO ATTEND JR. CAMP AND DECREASE THE COSTS FOR OUR JR. MEMBERS!!!

Registration will be online through Conference Services. Here is the link to register for camp:

We are looking for camp counselors for camp as well. Camp counselors must be 16 years old by June 1st.

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference 2017

Below is information on the 2017 Animal Science Round up and State Conference held at Iowa State University for 8th – 12th grade youth. Unfortunately, State Conference/Animal Science Roundup are the same time as the Linn County Fair, however, we have adjusted the schedule of County Fair 4-H activities to help accommodate those youth that would like to participate in both county fair and State Conference/Round Up. I have also been in contact with the State 4-H office and have received special permission to have youth come late or leave early – due to the conflict with County Fair (This has to be arranged prior to June 1st). If you are interested in attending conference, but have concerns of conflicts with county fair – please give me a call and we can work out a plan.

2017 Fair Schedule – Tuesday - Thursday

Tuesday, June 27th: Horse/Pony Fun and Games Show

Wednesday, June 28th: Livestock Check-In/Weigh-Ins, Fair Board BBQ, Opening Program, Fair Queen Coronation

Thursday, June 29th: Meat Goat & Dairy Goat Check-in/Show, Rabbit & Cavy Show

The cost to attend State Conference/Roundup is $180, however, Linn County Youth only pay $80 – THANK YOU Youth Council on financing $100 per registration!! Transportation is provided by Youth Programs and does not have an additional cost – THANK YOU Youth Programs!

REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!

Register now to "Start Your Future Here" at the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference!! The conference will be

Register here:

SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB – LOOKING FOR MORE MEMBERS

The shooting sports club is looking for more members. You can be a member of the shooting sports club in conjunction with your regular club – it is simply an additional activity to participate in. We have instructors that can teach Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, and Wildlife skills. The club is open to 4-H members 4thgrade and older. If you are interested in joining, contact Kate at the Extension Office – Practices will be held at Palo Outdoors along with at the Linn County Fairgrounds. The current practice schedule is listed below. Practices are $5. This fee goes towards replacing ammunition along with purchasing additional items for the club.

LIVESTOCK AND ANIMALS

RABBIT PROJECT AREA WORKSHOPS

Rabbit Showmanship Workshop – June 18th 2pm – 4pm

Bring one of your rabbits to practice with – the rabbit committee will go over how showmanship will run, questions you might be asked from the judge, and if you need help with your showmanship guide. The animal you use for showmanship should be the best broke/the one you can handle the best with minimal scratches, not necessarily the best quality of animal. This workshop will be at the Linn County Fairgrounds in the small animal building. Cage set up and selection will also occur at this workshop.

HORSE PROJECT AREA WORKSHOPS

Riding Clinics – Linn County Fairgrounds, horse arena 6:30pm – 8:30pm

May 31st – Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, English Pleasure (If time allows)

June 7th - Games

June 14th – Trail, Ranch Horse

June 21st – Show Prep, Grooming, Free Ride/Fun Night

Fun Show: June 17th (Show bill will be emailed out)

***Reminder on presentations: all exhibitors must do one at one of the riding clinic nights, from the approved list.Must get approval at least a week prior to giving it.If a 4-Her asks you about it, make sure to check with rest of committee to make sure it’s not a subject already taken.***

BEEF PROJECT AREA WORKSHOPS

June 11th – Linn County Fairgrounds – Afternoon

There will be a workshop June 11th at the Linn County Fairgrounds in the afternoon on clipping your calf for fair and a few tips for grooming your calf on show day.

POULTRY PROJECT AREA WORKSHOPS

If you have not attended a workshop yet, you must attend a workshop and orientation in order to be eligible to exhibit at county fair.

A last chance poultry workshop will occur on June 12th at 6:30pm at the Linn County Extension Office. If you have not attended a workshop, make sure you attend this one!

SHEEP PROJECT AREA WORKSHOPS

All sheep exhibitors must attend one workshop in order to be eligible to exhibit at fair. It is highly encouraged for new exhibitors to attend all workshops. Dates and topics of workshops are listed below:

June 3rd 2:00pm Linn County Fairgrounds - Fair prep, Showmanship, Clipping, General Fair Information

DOG PROJECT AREA WORKSHOPS

OUT OF COUNTY OPPORTUNTIES

None at this time

SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

None at this time

STATIC PROJECT JUDGING

Static judging will occur on MONDAY, June 26th. We will follow the same timeline as last year – 11am – 6pm. More information to come!

ANIMAL HANDBOOK

You should have received a copy of this year’s Animal Handbook from your club leaders or in the mail. If you have not received your copy, please contact your club leader or the Extension Office.

FAIRBOOK

Club leaders have this year’s fair book. Please ensure that you attend your next club meeting in order to get your book. Independent member’s books will be mailed out to families.

Kate Moore |Linn County
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
County Youth Coordinator

383 Collins Road NE, Suite 201 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

319-377-9839 Ext. 305

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