Citizenship Washington Focus Trip

Citizenship Washington Focus Trip for 2009!
Dates have been secured for June 6-13th
CWF delegates will learn about the democratic process and their role as citizens while they experience our nation's capital.
Get the inside scoop about how government really works from prominent guest speakers.
Attend bill writing workshops, a national issues forum, mock elections and congressional sessions that prepare you for leadership now and in the future!
Did we forget to mention that you will have LOADS of fun and make new friends from all over the country?

To get the best possible priced tour for our 4-H youth, 4-H members will need to register and make their first payment by November 17th, 2008. Further discounts will be available for those who pay their registration fee early.

Cost: $1,327.50 by November 17th, 2008; $1,427.50 after November 17th

A full brochure will be out soon for promotional purposes. The registration form, a news release and payment options summary are attached.

Don’t let your 4-H families miss out on this great opportunity!

Marc Peterson
Youth Field Specialist, 4-H Youth Development
Iowa State University Extension, Polk County
1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A
Altoona, IA 50009
Phone (515) 957-5780
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/kidsteens.htm

4-H Discount Tickets

4-H Discount events
Don’t forget to check the Iowa 4-H Foundation website (www.iowa4hfoundation.org) to find 4-H discounts to events around the state. If your club is interested in attending events at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines or the Iowa State Center in Ames, look on the website for event dates and prices. The event schedule for the fall includes the 2008 World Gymnastics Tour, Walking With Dinosaurs and Celtic Thunder among many others.

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

The State 4-H Horse Judging Contest that was originally scheduled in June, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1st at Jester Park in Granger.

For counties who registered teams back in June: Email me if you still are planning to attend, if the participants are still the same, and you can just re-submit your entry fee.

For other new counties wanting to enter a team, information, rules, and entry forms can be found in the Livestock Handbook, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/Agriculture/livestockhandbookhorse.htm

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Mike
Mike AndersonState 4-H Ag Program CoordinatorIowa 4-H Youth DevelopmentExtension 4-H Youth Building, ISUAmes, IA 50011-3630ph: (515) 294-8617fax: (515) 294-1047mikeande@iastate.eduwww.extension.iastate.edu/4H

Ukrainian 4-H Pen Pals?

From: Deborah Lake
International Programs Manager
Iowa Council for International Understanding

I enjoyed the Polk County Fair this year. I had a group here from Ukraine and we visited. I had someone who is in charge of her regions 4-H in Ukraine. They are interested in finding pen-pals with 4-H groups here in the US. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this type of project, please let me know and I’ll get you Anja’s contact information.
Thanks,

Deborah Lake

She has since sent the contact information for anyone interested in pursuing this opportunity. It is posted below.


Ganna Dmytrenko
President, Kherson regional “4H movement in Ukraine”
52, Rabochaya str., Kherson, Ukraine, 73001
Tel: 8 (0552) 49-40-48
e-mail: aniadmitrenko@rembler.ru
www.gromada.ks.ua

Suburban Spirits 4-H Club Open House

Suburban Spirits 4-H Club and Clover Kids Open House

Sunday, September 14th
4:30 p.m.
St. Augustine’s Parish Hall Basement
4200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA

Park on the east side of the church (42 and Grand). Next to the parking lot is a garage which has steps to a basement. Take those steps to the basement of the parish hall. If you have trouble finding us, call my cell at 422-0449.

Horse Judging Contest

Host: John Finarty Quarter Horses
Date: Saturday, September 13
Sign up: 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Place: Clark County Fairgrounds, Osceola, Iowa
*Contest begins at 9:30 a.m.
4 classes of Quarter Horses
*Junior Division-up to 8th grade
1 set of questions will be asked
*Senior Division-9-12 grades
1 set of reasons to be given
This event will be held in conjunction with his production sale. The sale will start at 1:00.

Contact Allison Angle at:
Twin Cedars School-(641)-944-5243
Or
(641)-938-2111
aangle@twincedars.k12.ia.us
Please register to Mrs. Angle by Friday September 5th
Please bring your family and stay for the sale

Community Service Opportunity

FESTIVAL OF TREES AND LIGHTS
BOOK TREE
Thank you for helping us put books in the hands of every patient at Blank Children’s
Hospital!
¨ We accept donations of NEW, developmentally and culturally appropriate books.
¨ The primary need is for books for children from toddlers to middle school, although
books for older children are also needed.
¨ Please, no books about sensitive issues like divorce, abuse or death.
¨ Deliver the books to the dock at Capital Square on 5th Street between Walnut and
Locust Street in downtown Des Moines during business hours October 1-24.
Books must be received by October 24st to receive recognition during Festival and be
included in the Book Tree.

If you have questions, please call the Festival Office at 241-6494.
One book
can become a part of
One miracle
that can happen to
One child
of the more than 10,000 children
Blank Children’s Hospital serves every year!
The Festival of Trees and Lights is seeking
books for children who are patients at
Blank Children’s Hospital. Child Life
Specialists help young patients pass the
time by reading to them. In addition each
child chooses a book to take home and
enjoy!
Groups who donate at the 100 or more books will receive special recognition on
signage next to the Book Tree at the event.
Plan to attend the Festival of Trees and Lights, November 26-30, 2008, at the Polk
County Complex on 5th & Grand in Des Moines to see the 18 foot Book Tree!