September 2018 Rock County Clover Update
Here's what's new on the Rock County 4-H website this month!
Apply to be a Rock county 4-H Ambie!

We are seeking youth to apply to be a Rock County 4-H Ambassador. Any youth who are 9th grade and older can apply. This is a great program to grow your leadership skills and build friendships.  
 
Applications are due September 10 to the Extension Office.

4-H Records-don't forget!

We all know how nice it is to sit back and relax after fair, but projects aren't REALLY done until the record is complete, too. Today, 4-H records are meant to be a way of keeping track of what you have learned and done in 4-H, and a way to save great memories for the years to come. Records can be found online and can be typed up, or filled in by hand with copies that are available at the Extension Office.

Congratulations Rock County State Ambassadors!

Congratulations are in order for our two Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors, Josie Scholten and Brianna Jonas! We are excited to have these two represent Rock County this year!

September Executive Team meeting on September 10

Our next Executive Team meeting to plan our upcoming yearly budget will be Monday, September 10 at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office meeting room. The Exec team consists of all Federation Officers and Adult Representatives. 


September Federation meeting on September 10

The 4-H Federation is open to all Rock County 4-H Volunteers and youth in grade six and up. The goal is to unify and strengthen our 4-H program. Come to learn more about what is happening in Rock County 4-H. The next meeting will be September 10 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

September Ambie meeting set for September 17

Our first Ambie meeting for the year will be at 6:00 p.m. on September 17 at the Extension Office Meeting Room. We will be planning for the upcoming year and welcoming our new ambies! We will also be planning for Round-Up!  
 
Please try to make it so we can get a lot of input! There will be pizza!

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New and returning club leaders meeting tentatively set for September 25

Keep the new and returning Club Leaders Meeting on your radar. If you are a new or returning Club Leader, please let Kelsey know if you have a conflict with September 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock County Extension Office Meeting Room.  
 
We will be briefly going over risk management, club chartering, and discussing what tools Club Leaders need to succeed

Round-Up and New Officers forms due September 27th!

Don't forget to turn in all Round-up and New Officer Forms by September 27th. Forms that need to be turned in include: Clover Power, Fab 15, Fantastic 15, Key Award, Achievement Awards, 4-H Graduation, and the Golla Award.
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More 4-H news this month
The 4-H Federation is open to all Rock County 4-H Volunteers and youth grade six and up. The goal is to unify and strengthen our 4-H program. Come to learn more about what is happening in Rock County 4-H. The next meeting will be October 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rock County Extension Office meeting room. Items on the agenda include, approval of 2018-2019 budget, Round-up, New officer elections, and more.

The October Executive team meeting will be on October 1st at 7:45 p.m. The items on the agenda include selecting scholarship and Round-up Friends of 4-H awards. The meeting will be at the Rock County Extension Office Meeting Room.

County-wide record judging on October 3rd
All records that are chosen at the club level to advance to the county level are due in the office by or before September 27th. County Record Judging is Wednesday, October 3th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the meeting room next to the Extension Office. Each club should have a minimum of TWO people that help for a minimum of TWO hours each, to help determine the award winners for Round-Up. Older youth leaders are also welcome. This is always a BIG job, and more people help it to get done faster. We have an "open house" judging so please come at a time that works for you!

4-H New Member and Registration Open House on October 4th
Do you know of new members who are interested in learning more about 4-H or that need help enrolling? Encourage them to attend the 4-H New Member and Registration Open House on October 4th. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 4th at the Rock County Extension Office Meeting Room.
 
4-H members, parents and leaders interested in learning needle arts are invited to join in a new needlework project group forming in Nobles County. 
 
Interim 4-H State Leader Jennifer A. Skuza reflects on her long history with 4-H and University of Minnesota Extension. She invites 4-H youth, families and volunteers to connect with her at the Minnesota State Fair.
 
If you're going to the state fair, don't forget to download the NEW 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair app! You'll be able to find everything 4-H at the fair, keep up with judging results and livestock show staging announcements, and much more.
 
Youth on state fair show committee - apply today to become a youth member on a state fair show committee. This is for youth in grades 9 through one year post high school. Apply by Sept. 15 for a position starting in early October.
 
Registration for Citizenship Washington Focus, a week-long trip to Washington, DC, will open in fall 2018 for the summer 2019 experience. Youth gain civic engagement skills while touring DC with youth from across the US! Complete a short survey to receive a reminder email when registration material is posted.
 
Volunteers give much to the Minnesota 4-H program! Consider nominating an outstanding volunteer for a 2019 4-H Salute to Excellence Award. All nomination materials are due by Sept. 15.
 
Fall 2018 SS&W leader certification training materials are now posted! Adults and youth (9th grade and older) are invited to attend this Sept. 29-30 training at the Gopher Campfire Conservation Club in Hutchinson. Be prepared for the new 4-H year with trained volunteers - register by Sept 12!
 
Powerful things happen for youth when they're in a positive relationship with caring adults. The 2018 annual volunteer training, "4-H Grows Relationships," will ready youth and adult volunteers to connect to young people in meaningful ways. Watch for dates and locations across the state this fall and plan to bring a team of youth and adult volunteers.


Calendar

Check out all of the upcoming events in Rock County on our website.  The events are in chronological order and can be filtered by subtopic at the top of the web page.


Kelsey Maeschen | Program Coordinator | 507-283-1302 | [email protected] | www.extension.umn.edu/rock

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