Run, Rock & Stroll on Saturday, June 13th

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield presents Run, Rock & Stroll on Saturday, June 13th at Water Works Park in Des Moines! This is the largest annual fundraiser for The Heart Connection and we need YOUR SUPPORT! Create a TEAM and start fundraising now for this awesome event! These funds are vital to The Heart Connection programs that support a family’s cancer journey.

Just visit www.runrockstroll.com, scroll down to the bottom right and click “register here”. This will take to you to registration page which also has a link to set up your TEAM and fundraising page. The step by step instructions will guide you through set-up. Send your link out to family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers! You can get creative with t-shirts, bandanas, ribbons, buttons, etc… The sky is the limit! You can walk, run or do a little of both! Remember, you do not have to participate in the event to donate or to raise funds. If you ARE participating, however, you must register for the event before forming or becoming part of a team.

We will have a prize for the team who raises the most funds as well as for the individual raising the most funds. CREATE A TEAM TODAY!!!

Please contact Cindy at 243-6239 ext. 7 or at cindy@childrenscancerprograms.com with any questions.

See you on June 13th!!

**Note: If you plan to participate in the event, you will have to register at www.runrockstroll.com and pay your registration fees there. The team/fundraising page is a separate page. Race registration fees do not apply to the fundraising totals.

Mike Samuelson Memorial Scholarship

Mike Samuelson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established in the memory of Mike Samuelson by the generosity of his friends and family.

Mike had three passions in his life; his family, farming and Iowa State. Mike had the opportunity through Iowa State and agriculture to make many friends and touch many lives. He will always be remembered by those that knew him as a caring, friendly and hard-working man.


Eligibility:

The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000.00 with the check made out to the recipient and Iowa State University. This scholarship will be awarded to a central Iowa graduating senior attending Iowa State University with a major in the College of Agriculture who excels in the following criteria:

The scholarship is open to any Central Iowa graduating senior who will be attending Iowa State with a major in the College of Agriculture and who exhibits high standards of personal conduct, integrity and character.

A copy of the Application can be found, here.

We will be extending the deadline for applications to April 20th. Please make sure to have the application in my hands by that date.

Please mail all applications to: Jeff Lilienthal 2712 140th St. Urbandale, IA 50323 Or scan/email the application to: jeff lilienthal [premierpromotions@mchsi.com] If there are any questions, feel free to call me as well. 515-987-6682.

I recieved the following message from a woman who thought that she might have apuppy for an interested 4-H'er.

To whom it may concern:

My name is Erin Newbury and my husband and I recently adopted a black lab puppy from the animal rescue league. We have found that we are unable to give him enough time and attention and are looking to give him to a good home. "Henry," as we call him, is about 6-7 months old and is very calm as far as labs go (he just loves to be with his people). He is potty trained and kennel trained and can sit, lay down and ring a jingle bell to tell you he has to go potty! Henry is a good boy and deserves more than we can give him. If you or someone you know is interested in bringing home a great friend please contact us via email at newbury@spu.edu or you can call me in the evenings at 360-220-3359.

Sincerely:

Erin Newbury

Make-A-Wish Fundraiser Could win you a horse

Hi Phillip,I thought maybe this would a good outlet to include for our fund raiser. This fund raiser is called "PAINTing Dreams" and is an AjPHA Presidential Project. ALL money raised stays here in Iowa for the Make-A Wish Foundation Iowa Chapter. Brittney Kincaid (4-H member) is the Iowa Paint Horse Youth Club president and the youth club members are selling tickets for a chance win this gelding which was donated by Gregg & Sandra Reisinger -APHA #1 Breeder of Performance Horses.

The Youth Club is trying to grant a wish which is $5,000.00. Anyone interested in tickets can call or email me and I will make arrangements. We will also have tickets available at the Iowa Horse Fair - Iowa Paint Horse Booth. $5 donation recieves 1 ticket$25 donation receives 6 ticketsThe drawing is going to be held Memorial Day Weekend in Cedar Rapids at the show and need not be present to win. ALL money raised goes to the Make-A-Wish.

I can give more details about the awesome pedigree on this beautiful yearling. His name is "Red Trim" sired by "Alotta Charisma" and his mother is "Hard Rock Rose" by "Dirty Rocky". He is also being worked with daily by the young lady in the picture- he hauls, clips, bathes, leads, lunges, picks his feet up very nicely- If the winner wishes to donate him back we will have a second, seperate fund raiser and hopefully grant another wish. Thank you so much for supporting us.

Questions contact Jackie Kincaid- Iowa Paint Horse Youth Club Advisor (515)991-5094 or JZKincaid2@hotmail.com please put in subject line - PAINTing Dreams

ISU Youth Livestock Judging Contest

RE: 2009 ISU Spring Youth Livestock Judging Contest
Dear Coaches,
We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 2009 ISU Spring Youth Livestock Judging Contest. We look forward to hosting a quality event as you continue preparation for the state contest. The contest will consist of 8 classes of cattle, sheep, and hogs and three sets of oral reasons. The teams will consist of four members where all individual scores contribute to the team score. Each school is welcome to bring more than one team as well as extra individuals. All contestants are eligible for individual awards. Awards will be given to top teams and individuals.
Our goal is to provide a competitive event that also focuses on education. On all non-reasons
classes the 2009 ISU Livestock Judging Team will critique the class as well as give officials and cuts. In addition, teams will be grouped together therefore coaches will be able to visit with their teams for instruction following non-reasons classes. Reasons classes will not be critiqued as we would like to have the students to share their own thoughts and opinions in the reasons room. Following oral reasons coaches will be given written comments on their team’s reasons as well as scores from the officials.

Registration will be held in the Farm Bureau Pavilion in Kildee Hall on the ISU campus the morning of April 25th between 7:30am and 8:30am. The contest will begin at 9:00am.
Please find the enclosed team registration form for pre-registration. Entry fees are $40 per team and/or $10 per individual, and can be paid either with the return of the registration form or during registration the morning of the contest. Lunch is included in the entry fee for students. Pre-entry would be much appreciated. We will have Senior (9th -12th Grade) and Junior (8th Grade and under) divisions for teams and individuals.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff Thayne, ISU Livestock Judging Coach. Our hope is this will be a worthwhile competitive training event. I hope you will be able to join us on campus on Saturday April 25, 2009. ALSO, THE ISU LIVESTOCK JUDGING CAMP WILL BE JUNE 15-17, 2009.

Sincerely,
Jeff Thayne
Office: 515.294.5910 Email: jtthayne@iastate.edu

Adventurelan Offers aspecial Rate in June for 4-H Clubs

Once again Adventureland is offering a reduced rate for 4-H clubd in the month of June. They are offering to let 4-H'ers come out to their amusement park for the price of $19.50 per person. If you are interested there are fliers at the extension office.

Youth Leadership Opportunity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bryan King
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 +1 515.242.5023

Statewide Youth Leadership Opportunity
State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) Currently Accepting Applications

Des Moines, IA—The State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year from Iowa students who will be enrolled in high school next year. Deadline for applications is March 13th, 2009. Consideration for selection includes; age and grade level (09-10’), geographical location, leadership experience, community and school involvement, and a letter of recommendation from an adult who can attest to your abilities and potential. Next year marks the 9th year of SIYAC representing Iowa’s youth as a statewide advisory council.

Over the past year, SIYAC has transitioned from the State of Iowa Youth Action Committee to the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council. SIYAC members have worked hard this year to set the foundation and build strong relationships for the upcoming years. Being a SIYAC member will give you numerous opportunities for trainings and youth engagement opportunities, connections with other statewide organizations and youth, connecting with state legislators as a voice for Iowa’s youth and will require you attend quarterly meetings in Des Moines.

This past year SIYAC has formed a strong partnership with the Iowa Department of Education’s Team Nutrition program to host Youth in Action for a Healthy Iowa workshops in Ames this past fall and in Creston, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Alta this spring. The workshops aim to address real problems and implement realistic solutions facing wellness, nutrition, and physical activity concerns in Iowa’s schools and communities. Mini-grants of $500 are offered to participating schools to implement a project in their community.

Background Information
SIYAC is a non-partisan youth advisory council created in 2001 by former Governor Tom Vilsack. SIYAC consists of no more than 21 youth from across Iowa, representing a diversity of thoughts and ideas. The purpose of SIYAC is to:

Create open dialogue between policy makers and youth to shape and refine policies and practices to improve youth directed services.
Engage youth in their state and community to improve personal investment and likelihood of remaining in Iowa.
Increase the demand of local and statewide voice for youth by highlighting important issues facing young Iowans.

If you would like to apply for a position on the 2009-2010 SIYAC, please submit a completed application no later than March 13th to the SIYAC Coordinator.

For additional information on SIYAC, including application forms, and Youth in Action for a Healthy Iowa Spring Workshop information, visit www.siyac.webs.com or contact SIYAC State Coordinator Bryan King at Bryan.King@iowa.gov


Bryan King
AmeriCorps VISTA/Program Coordinator

State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council
Department of Human Rights
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319