Tell us why you LOVE 4-H in 200 words or less and you could win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Omaha Zoo! Email submissions to awisger@iastate.edu. Deadline is October 9th.
|
|
4-H Enrollment Opens October 1st!
|
4-H Online 2.0 is open for 4-H enrollment on October 1st! This new website is more user friendly than the original 4-H Online website and will be a huge improvement for our 4-H families. It is important for all of our 4-H families to be enrolled in 4-H Online 2.0 in order to be covered by our insurance and to be able to identify livestock for fair. |
|
|
A Drive-in Movie is Coming to Dallas County! |
|
The movies are coming to the Dallas County Fairgrounds! Join the Dallas County Youth Committee, County Council, and other 4-H staff as we celebrate our 4-H families this year. There will be drinks and snacks provided and a chance at several awesome raffle prizes! The prizes up for grabs include an Under Armour backpack, a Cold Stone Creamery gift certificate, multiple Sky Zone gift certificates, passes to Reiman Gardens, passes to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a Casey's gift certificate, several passes to Fridley Theatres, and tons of cool 4-H swag! Arrive at 7:00 for parking, snacks, and prizes. The movie will start at 7:30. We will be showing Disney's Coco (PG). See you there! |
|
Upcoming County Programming |
|
|
|
Virtual Babysitting Basics in October! |
October 21st & October 28th, County Educator, Maddie Mardeson, and County Youth Coordinator, Allie Wisgerhof, will be hosting a virtual Babysitting Basics course. Youth will learn about nutrition, activities, financials, and the ins and outs of babysitting in this inclusive "101" course. Cost of attendance is $10. Registration closes
October 12th.
|
|
|
|
Virtual Babysitting Basics in November! |
November 16th & November 23rd, County Educator, Maddie Mardeson, and County Youth Coordinator, Allie Wisgerhof, will be hosting a virtual Babysitting Basics course. Youth will learn about nutrition, activities, financials, and the ins and outs of babysitting in this inclusive "101" course. Cost of attendance is $10. Registration closes November 6th. |
|
|
Submissions can be emailed to awisger@iastate.edu
Submissions due October 9th!
|
|
Have An Outstanding Member?
Submit nominations to awisger@iastate.edu to be featured in next month's newsletter!
|
|
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines |
|
Looking to Help Make Decisions About 4-H in
Dallas County?
|
The Dallas County Youth Committee is looking for new members for the 2020-2021 4-H year. Youth Committee members provide input, ideas, and financial support to better the Dallas County 4-H program. The Youth Committee meets monthly to discuss Awards Day, make rule book decisions, and much more. Let your opinions be heard and apply for the Dallas County Youth Committee today! Positions open for adult volunteers. |
|
|
|
Clover Kids Club Leaders Needed! |
With Dallas County growing so rapidly, so is our
4-H program! We are in need of adult volunteers who would be interested in leading Clover Kids Clubs in Dallas County. The Clover Kids program is an activity driven and FUN program that caters to youth interested in 4-H and aged K-3. Contact Kali, the Clover Kids Coordinator, for more info.
Contact information:
kdowns@iastate.edu
(515) 993 - 4281
|
|
|
|
|
Consider Leading a Dallas County 4-H Club! |
Interested in leading or starting your own 4-H club? We need YOU! Dallas County's 4-H program is quickly growing and we are in need of adult leaders who are passionate, responsible, and excited about 4-H! If you or somebody you know is interested in a leadership role within our program, please feel free to reach out!
Contact information:
awisger@iastate.edu
(515) 993 - 4281
|
|
Nominate a County Council member in your club! |
|
The County Council (youth) is looking to expand! They are wanted 1-2 youth representatives from all of the 4-H clubs in Dallas County. County Council meets once a month to plan fun activities for all 4-H members throughout the year and county fair activities. There are also fun activities planned for the County Council members. If interested, their next meeting is October 18th at 7:00 PM in the Fair Board office, snacks provided! Contact awisger@Iastate.edu with any questions. |
|
Fall best practices are provided by state extension staff for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach affiliates to follow. The link below will provide guidance for how to move forward with club meetings, field trips, and other 4-H activities. |
|
|
|
|
Need Help with Meeting Space? |
We are here for you in these strange times! The Dallas County Extension Office is happy to assist in helping clubs locate a safe meeting space for their members. Please contact the extension office for information regarding the use and reservation of fairground meeting spaces.
Contact information:
aleta@iastate.edu
(515) 993 - 4281
|
|
New Member Welcome Packets Available! |
Have new members joining your club? Share with them our New Member Welcome Packet! This packet serves as a "4-H 101" guide for new families and includes a yearly calendar, terminology information, and much more! Feel free to share this with any new members or use the information for yourself! |
|
As the Dallas County Extension Office prepares for some building changes, we have found an abundance of 3-ring binder notebooks we no longer need. Most are in new or gently used condition. If any Dallas County 4-H Clubs or members could use these notebooks, we'd like to give them to you! Contact the extension to claim.
|
|
|
October Club & Family Activities |
|
Looking for October Club Activities?
We Can Help!
|
|
Wanting to Boost 4-H Club Member Numbers? |
|
October is the perfect time to recruit new 4-H members. Wanting to boost your 4-H Club numbers? Host a "Bring-A-Friend " club meeting! Invite your members to invite a friend to your next 4-H club meeting. |
|
Missed September's Newsletter? |
|
Allison Wisgerhof
awisger@iastate.edu
515-993-4281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
