2018 Inductees into the 4-H Hall of

Fame

Max & Georgia Schmidt were nominated by How-ard County 4-H to be honored as inductees into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair in August. Max and Georgia have been a part of Howard County 4-H for most of their adult life. They selflessly gave their time, talents, and resources so

that kids in the community could have a chance to be apart of something that taught them to grow in their love and knowledge of agriculture, in their capacity as future leaders, and in their ability to be better citizens. They still continue to enjoy the Mighty Howard County Fair by watching the livestock shows, particularly the swine show, as they support and cheer on the next generation of 4-H’ers. Congratulations!!

During the Year 2017-2018 these

people donated:

Aaron & Melissa Schatz

Bart Wilson

Gladie Church

Judy Bartels

Lowell Dohlman

Marge Johnson

Therma Fitzgerald

Vic & Sharla Fencl and Sarah Cieciek

Barry Christensen

Steve Christensen

Ronnie Klimesh

Ruthie & BJ Fritcher

Duane & Kelly Bodermann

Dustin & Andrea Klimesh

Janet Dahlke

Bruce Blaser

Melissa Adams

AJ Fridges

Fitzgerald Memorial

Steen Memorial

Wilkens Memorial

Lockie Memorial

Wilson Memorial

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Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Howard County 132 1st Ave West Cresco, IA 52136 Phone: 563.547.3001 Fax: 563.547.3012 xhoward@iastate.edu

TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER!

Thank You for Your Support!

Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

This year, the Howard County 4-H Alumni Committee was honored to be able to award one $300, one $250, and one $150 scholarships in addition to the $500 schol-arship. The scholarships were awarded to: -Cassidy Kennon is enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa where she is major-ing in biology. She was a 9-year member of the Flying Hoofs 4-H Club and explored all areas of 4-H - including poultry, visual arts, home improvement, and citizenship. -Madison McKenna is also enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa and she is majoring in Environmental Science. The 4-year member of the Flying Hoofs 4-H Club was involved in County Council, Spring Fair, the Mighty Howard County Fair, and the Iowa State Fair. -Brynn Bodermann of the Afton Aces 4-H club is currently a student athlete at Coe College where she is studying in order to become an athletic trainer or physical ther-apist. While in 4-H, Brynn was heavily involved with her 4-H club and showed pigs at the Mighty Howard County Fair.

Congratulations to all!!

Karissa Stika of the Flying Hoofs 4-H Club was awarded the $500 Alumni Scholarship. Karissa is currently a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she is pursuing a degree in nurs-ing. While in 4-H, Karissa was a member of County Council, she volun-teered as a counselor at the Region 4 Junior Camp, participated in

the State 4-H Youth Conference, and also participated in both the Howard County Fair and Iowa State Fair. Karissa was also heavily involved with FFA, Girl scouts, band, choir, sports, and National Honor Society. Congratulations, Karissa!

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Melissa Adams Judy Bartels Gladie Church Lowell Dohlman Sharla Fencl Therma Fitzgerald AJ Friedges Marge Johnson Aaron Schatz Melissa Schatz Bart Wilson

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December 2018 Issue 9

For more information on the 4-H Alumni Scholarship, con-

tributing to the Howard County 4-H Endowment

Fund or volunteering with the 4-H Alumni Committee

contact the Extension Office at 563-547-3001.

H o w a r d C o u n t y 4 - H A l u m n i S c h o l a r s h i p s

I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger

service, my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Iowa State University

Enrollment Fee Support During the 2018-2019 program year, the Alumni Group supported $5.00 of the enrollment fee for each youth enrolled in Howard County 4-H. Cur-rently State 4-H fees for youth are $30 per youth each year.

Fundraising Efforts! 4-H Alumni Com-mittee along with the help of other 4-H alumni have been busy fundraising with the goal of sup-porting our local 4-H program. The fair was a busy time for the Com-mittee as they co-ordinated the beef celebrity showman-ship classes and teamed together with the Howard County Cattlemen in the steak sandwich stand. A big thank you to everyone who has helped with these events!

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The 4-H Alumni once again sponsored an Adult Celebrity Showmanship event at the Mighty Howard County Fair. This year at the fair former 4-H’ers and other interested community members joined together in the show ring to raise money for our local 4-H program. Participants dusted off their boots and perfected their showmanship skills for the com-petition during the annual 4-H/FFA beef show. The contest immediately followed the youth beef showmanship classes. They were judged by the same judges and criteria. The $100.00 entry fee was paid by local sponsors and proceeds will allow the Howard County 4-H Alumni Committee to directly support the Howard County 4-H Program through col-lege scholarships, farm safety programming, and membership fees. The Celebrity Beef Showmanship sponsors included A&K Feed; Christensen Pioneer Seeds; Cray Insurance; Cresco Motors; CUSB; Dalton Martinek; Dave Fritcher; Elma Lock-er; Harmony-Cresco Vet Clinic; John Wacha III; Keith Klimesh; Lyle Eastman; Mike Adams; NIA Grain Processors; Osage Vet Clinic; Peoples Savings Bank; Spring Valley Chevrolet; Steve Eastman; Therma Fitzgerald; Farmers Feed & Grain; Vic Fencl; and Gary Sovereign. Winner, Madison Fitzgerald, of the event was presented with the Russell Fitzgerald Me-morial Trophy and Sue Z Q’s gift certificate. All 22 participants in the class received malt and beef tickets to spend at the Moo Mobile and Cattlemen’s at the fair.

The 4-H Alumni truly appreciate everyone’s support in this annual event. In 2018 the Celebrity Showmanship class will be beef! Maybe we will see you in the show ring on Saturday, June 29, 2019!

The following was developed during the founding of the 4-H Alumni Group. The group strives to reach the goals of the mission each year. If you have ideas that the Alumni Committee can build from in order to reach our mission, please share with the Extension Office.

To increase Howard County 4-H Endowment to a level that the interest created can help support and grow our county 4-H program as well as pro-vide scholarships for young people.

To rekindle the 4-H spirit in 4-H Alumni to move local alums to volunteer their talents and time to the Howard County 4-H Program.

To create an alumni pool of short-term volunteers from which we can fish for long-term volunteers in years to come.

To provide opportunities for alumni to gather, fellowship, support and pro-mote the benefits of being a 4-H member in Howard County.

W h a t d o e s H o w a r d C o u n t y 4 - H A l u m n i D o ?

Howard County 4-H Alumni Committee

H O W A R D C O U N T Y 4 - H O U T L O O K According to an 8-year cross-country study by Tufts University, youth involved in 4-H are 2

times more likely to contribute time to their community than other youth. Youth in 4-H are 2.2 times more likely to report better grades and 4.9 times more likely to graduate from college. 4-H par-ticipants are also 2 times as likely to pursue fields of study in Science, Tech-nology, Engineering and Math (the fast-est growing job markets in the U.S.). With results like that how can you not support what 4-H is doing. Many in Howard County are reaping the benefits of 4-H as our Clover Kid (K-3rd) program has grown over last few years and our 4-H numbers have stayed steady despite

dropping school enrollments in our area. This is a great sign but as 4-H’ers we have been trained to make the best better.

Howard County has had a stable enroll-ment for the past several years with approximately 200 members. We have 9 4-H clubs in the county. We are fortu-nate to have 24 very capable and caring 4-H leaders guiding these nine clubs.

For the past two years we have had Clo-ver Kids, which are grades K-3, groups in Cresco & Riceville. Each year we have had over 70 children enrolled in these once a month Clover Kid meetings from November through April. The Clover Kids learn basic skills and prepare for their future enrollment in 4-H when

Name ______________________________ Maiden Name _________________________ Address ___________________________ City _________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code ________ Email ________________________________ Home Phone _____________________ Business/ Cell Phone ________________________ Birthday ___________________ Number of years as a 4-H’er _____________ Number of years as a 4-H Leader_________ Please mail form and fee to: Howard County Extension and Outreach Office 132 1

st Ave West

Cresco, IA 52136 Checks payable to Howard County Extension and Outreach Your membership in the Howard County 4-H Alumni is an investment in the future of Howard County 4-H’ers. Your membership fee will be invested in the Howard County 4-H Alumni Fund. These funds will be utilized for scholarships to offset 4-H program fees and provide college scholarships for graduating seniors. To support the Howard County 4-H Alumni Committee (check all that apply) ____ I have enclosed my $20 annual membership fee. ____ I would be willing to help with 4-H activities in Howard County. ____ I would appreciate receiving Howard County Alumni updates and opportunities. ____ I would like more information to join the Howard County 4-H Alumni Committee. ____ Please send me information on how my child(ren) may join 4-H. 2018-2019

Howard County 4-H Alumni Membership Form

Detach at dotted line & mail in with member fee

they reach 4th grade level.

Howard County is lucky to have a sup-portive nine member Extension Council. The Extension Council oversees the local county office and directs programming and outreach.

If you would like to be involved in any of the 4-H activities, please let the office know. We are always interested in vol-unteers that have a passion in our chil-dren’s future.

The Howard County 4-H Alumni Com-mittee helps coordinate the Howard County 4-H Scholarship, the Celebrity Showmanship contest, and helps at the beef stand at the Mighty Howard County Fair. If you are interested in joining this committee, please indicate below!