Dodge County 4-H Family Newsletter

April 2019

Requests for reasonable accommodation for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Call the UWEX Offices as early as possible for accommodations so proper arrangements

can be made.

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA requirements.

Dodge County UW-Extension

Administration Building

127 East Oak Street

Juneau WI 53039

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday

Phone: 920-386-3790

Fax: 920-386-3928

http://dodge.uwex.edu/

Meeting cancellations due to inclem-

ent weather will be aired over

WTKM or WBEV/WXRO radio stations.

on 4-H

Inside this issue:

4-H Endowment/Open

Enrollment Camp Dates 2

Hats Off 3

Club Happenings/Dairy

Brunch 4

Special Emphasis/Roller

Skating Invitation/

Community Service Night

5

Dodge Co. Junior Fair/

Superintendent Vacancy 6

Upham Woods Preview

Day 7

Adult Leaders/Youth

Leaders/Leader

Recognition

8

Younger Members/

Shooting Sports 9

Family, Home, & Health 10-11

Animal Sciences 11-18

DYRAC Grant Application 19

Upham Woods Preview

Registration 21

Clipouts 22-23

Calendars 24-25

National Volunteer Week April 7-13

April is National Volunteer Month

National Volunteer week was founded in 1974 by Presidential Proclamation, to spotlight the

various opportunities available for individuals who want to volunteer. As part of True Leaders in

Service and National Volunteer Appreciation Month, 4-H members across the nation will pledge

their hands to larger service and lead positive change, which empowers their peers and their

communities. This April is National Volunteer Month and 4-H members all across our

community and nation will roll up their sleeves and pledge their hands to larger service. They are

putting their pledge into action.

What does volunteering look like for your club? The pledge of hands to larger service can take on

many shapes and sizes. Some members will collect trash along a highway while others make cards

for service members. A club may be hosting a bake sale or working at fish fry to raise money for a

worthy cause. Other clubs make blankets for youth, shop with cops during the holidays, collect

pop tabs for Ronald McDonalds House or make Easter Baskets for Children’s Hospitals. Older

youth sharing their woodworking, animal husbandry, or cake decorating expertise with younger

members and Cloverbuds, are just a few ways volunteers help in their own community. Ringing

bells, opening doors and showing kindness are just a few ways to put that pledge into action. The

opportunities to volunteer are endless! No matter what your volunteering looks like, what matters

is that you are helping a worthy cause and making a difference in someone’s life.

Dodge County 4-H would not exist without the help of our dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers

inspire kids and help our members grow into true leaders. Leading by example, Dodge County 4-

H volunteers help ensure our 668 members will have opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

This year we have 261 adult and 79 older youth volunteers! In 2018, our volunteers logged 22,338

of volunteer hours. If we put those volunteer hours into dollars using the Points of Light

calculator, $551,525 is the economic worth Adult Volunteers contributed in support of Dodge

County 4-H. What an impact our Dodge County 4-H volunteers have on their community!

4-H Volunteers empower youth with skills to lead for a lifetime. Thank you to all who have

supported Dodge County State 4-H by giving of your time and expertise. Our volunteers truly help

make our program a success.

Thank you!

Melissa Litherland

Interim 4-H Program Coordinator

Volunteers aren’t paid, not because they are

worthless, but because they are priceless.

—Anonymous

Resource: National Day Calendar & Points of Light

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4-H Youth Development Educator,

marie.witzel@wisc.edu

Interim 4-H Program Coordinator, Melissa Litherland

melissa.litherland@ces.uwex.edu

4-H Program Assistant, Ellen Bohn

ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us

Mailing Address Dodge County 4-H

Administration Building, 127 East Oak Street

Juneau, WI 53039

Phone: 920-386-3790 Fax: 920-386-3928

Email: marie.witzel@wisc.edu

Web Site: https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/

The Extension Office is located on the first floor of the Admin-

istration Building, 127 E Oak Street in Juneau (the “old court-

house” building). There is a parking lot east of the building on

Miller Street. Office hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday

through Friday.

Focus on 4-H” Newsletter Newsletter information is due to the UW-Extension Office by

the 10th of each month. Drop off your information or e-mail it to

marie.witzel@wisc.edu. Your newsletter is your source for all

4-H program and event information.

Newsletters are published ten times per year, (August/

September and November/December are joint issues) and are

also posted on our Web site as PDF documents. If you wish to

receive the 4-H newsletter via e-mail instead of US mail, please

contact Tracy Malterer at tmalterer@co.dodge.wi.us. Adobe

Acrobat is needed to view the PDF files. If you do not have

Adobe Acrobat, you can download it free from: http://

www.adobe.com/products/acrobate/readstep2.html

Event Registrations Registering for 4-H events, workshops, and activities is easy.

Dodge County uses SignUp Genius, Google Forms, email, and

other convenient links to register for events that do not require a

fee. If programs require a fee, the clipout/registration form and

fees must be U.S. mailed or delivered to:

Extension Dodge County

Attn: 4-H

127 E. Oak Street

Juneau, WI 53039

4-H PROJECT RESOURCES Online resources for 4-H projects are online at

https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-

development/4-h-projects/

Donations and memorials to the Dodge County 4-H Endowment

Fund are always welcome. Supporting the Endowment Fund

today helps Dodge County 4-H youth for years to come.

The Dodge County 4-H Endowment Fund welcomes:

In Honor donations recognizing birthdays, anniversaries,

graduations, honor roll achievements or other accomplish-

ments.

Memorial Donations recognizing individuals who have

passed on.

Gift Donations. Families are notified of contributions.

Donations are welcomed from 4-H families, business friends

and alumni, civic organizations, and 4-H clubs. All contribu-

tions are tax deductible.

To contribute, checks may be made payable to the Dodge Coun-

ty 4-H Endowment Fund and mailed to the Dodge County 4-H

Endowment Fund, 127 E Oak St, Juneau WI 53039-1379.

Registration is now open for 2019 Open Enrollment Camp Sessions and Counselor Training Weekends at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells! Upham Woods is offering four Open Enrollment Summer Camp Sessions in 2019! Session 1 July 7 – 13, 2019 Sunday, July 7 2:30pm-3:30pm to Sat., July 13 11am 7 days, 6 nights $395 Session 2 July 14 – 20, 2019 Sunday, July 14 2:30pm-3:30pm to Sat., July 20 11am 7 days, 6 nights $395 Session 3 July 21 – 24, 2019 Sunday, July 21 2:30pm-3:30pm to Wed., July 24 11am 4 days, 3 nights $225 Session 4 not available Session 5 August 7 – 10, 2019 Wednesday, Aug 7 2:30pm – 3:30pm to Sat., Aug 10 11am 4 days, 3 nights $225 Click here to access ONLINE regis-tration for these camps. Or visit https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/programs/open-enrollment-summer-camp-and-outpost-trip/ for more information.

Dodge County University of Wisconsin

Extension 4-H Youth Development

Giving to the Dodge County 4-H

Endowment Fund

Open Enrollment Summer 4-H Camp

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...to the youth and adults that attended 4-H Art Beat! at Upham

Woods March 15-17: Zoey Anderson (Trenton Highlights);

adult Emily Zillmer (A-OK); and Harper Zillmer (A-OK).

to the Promyse Meagher (Trenton Highlights) and Benjamin

Cameron (Juneau Victorians) whose entries Land & Water Con-

servation Poster Contest have advanced from the Southern

Area competition to the State-level competition. The 2019 theme

was “Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper.” Congratulations!

...to the Dodge County 4-H Dairy Bowl Team for competing in

the Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl competition in Madison on Feb.

9, 2019, at the UW-Madison Sewell Social Sciences Hall. Four-

teen teams faced off in a highly competitive junior division for

youth ages 8-14.

4-H Dairy Bowl is a quiz-bowl competition where all questions

deal with dairy topics and teams of four members compete with

each other. Dodge County sent a Junior Team that ranked among

the best in the competition. Team members included Lane Wen-

dorf,(County Line); Ian and Marissa Spoke (Portland Boosters);

and Vivian Lichty (Hyland Prairie). Sarah Wendorf (County

Line); Carrie Warmka (County Resource Leader); and Nikki

Gunst (Herman Hornets) coach the Dodge County Dairy Bowl

Junior Team.

Competition in 4-H Dairy Bowl encourages junior - and senior-

level 4-H members to develop a more complete knowledge of

dairy animals and related subjects. This contest provides an edu-

cational dairy program for

all dairy-project members,

including those who may

not own a dairy-project

animal, and provides a

way to develop alertness

and self confidence.

4-H Dairy Bowl Team-

Pictured from left to

right: Lane Wendorf,

County Line; Vivian

Lichty, Hyland Prairie;

and Ian and Marissa

Spoke, Portland Boosters

...to the 2019 Speaking Contest participants: Emma Adsit—Top

Speaker (Leipsic); Jacob Adsit (Leipsic); Vivien Chiaravallotti

(Watertown Badgers); Izabella Chiaravallotti (Watertown Badg-

ers); Colin Clark (Lomira Clover Leaves); Isaac Clark (Lomira

Clover Leaves); Ryan Clark—Top Speaker (Lomira Clover

Leaves); Ava Finger (Juneau Victorians); Caleb Ganske (Trenton

Highlights); Brianna Ganske—Top Speaker (Trenton High-

lights); Elizabeth Gunst (Herman Hornets); Matthew Gunst—Top

Speaker (Herman Hornets); Elise Hensler (Lebanon Luckies);

Oliver Hensler (Lebanon Luckies); Collin Kelly (Watertown

Badgers); James Larson (Astico Perseverance); Alexander Larson

(Astico Perseverance); Corrina Larson (Astico Perseverance);

Vivian Lichty (Hyland Prairie); Max Luedtke—Top Speaker

(Leipsic); Promyse Meagher (Trenton Highlights); Taylor

Nehmer (Astico Perseverance); Kale Rennhack (Watertown

Badgers); Veronica Richards —Top Speaker (Achievers); Erin

Schmidt—Top Speaker (Herman Hornets); Kari Schmidt

(Herman Hornets); Reid Schmidt (Herman Hornets); Abigail

Schultz (Astico Perseverance); Colten Schultz—Top Speaker

(Astico Perseverance); Marissa Spoke (Portland Boosters); Beth-

any Torkelson (Watertown Badgers); Emily Torkelson—Top

Speaker (Watertown Badgers); Jonathan Torkelson (Watertown

Badgers); Nathanael Torkelson (Watertown Badgers); and Alaina

Zander (Astico Perseverance).

Thank you to the Speaking Contest judges Bonnie Borden, Nikki

Gunst, Gloria Hafemeister, and Kris Kehl and the room helpers

Kim Abean, Nina & Noah Litherland, Maria Richards, Anna

Schultz, and Janet Zander.

Hats Off...

4-H Speaking Contest Top Speakers

Back row, l-r: Matthew Gunst, Emily Torkelson, Veronica Richards,

Erin Schmidt, Emma Adsit Front row, l-r: Max Luedtke, Ryan Clark,

Brianna Ganske, Colten Schultz

Promyse Meagher,

Trenton Highlights

Ben Cameron,

Juneau Victorians

Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3

Grades 7-9 Grades 10+

Younger

Brothers &

Sisters

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Achievers (Wyatt Stowell) for June Dairy Month they plan to

do a petting zoo and a coloring contest at Tractor Supply in Wau-

pun. The club would send in the coloring pictures to Tractor Sup-

ply who would give the pictures out to customers who would

bring back the colored picture on the day of the event. Veronica

Richards, Samantha Horning and Cameron Pokorny all taught

their own class on different subjects at the last Family Learning

Day in February. Roadside clean-up was discussed and will be

done in May.

A-OK (Lydia Meyer) We had a guest speaker this month. Private

First Class, Emma Meyer talked about how 4-H has benefited

and impacted her life.

County Line (Andrew Bull) Will have the Annual Easter Egg

Hunt for the Ashippun Community in April. Also voted to do a

Sporting Clinic at Stone Bank Sportsman’s Club in fall.

Hyland Prairie (Isabelle Arnold) Personal Essential Pantry

(PEP) items were collected at this time and there were lots that

were brought in by everyone. Thank you to everyone for donat-

ing any items and we will continue to collect all through the year.

Juneau Victorians (Bethany Cameron) Roller skating will be

in April at Skate Express. Petting zoo at the dairy brunch-plans

will be on Facebook.

Lebanon Luckies (Adeline Nass) For old business members

talked about singing at Marquardt Village. We also talked about

donating money to Heifer International, 4-H clubs affected by

hurricanes, and for giving items to the homeless. Members at-

tended the club movie morning that was at Watertown Theater.

Leipsic (Morgan McGauley) Members had visits with the resi-

dents during Valentines Bingo at Eagles Wings. Members will do

Veterans Blanket tying at Calamus Town Hall.

Oak Grove Owls (Allyson Roberts) The club has decided to do

a bowling party at Juneau Lanes in February.

Richwood Rangers Mrs. Siedschlag read a letter from Jessica

Schluter giving the club an update on her daily activities and

thanking the club for their ongoing support.

Clubs secretaries may submit their meeting minutes by the 15th

of each month to the 4-H Office or email Ellen Bohn at

ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us.

Dodge County Dairy Brunch

Sunday, June 2nd

9:00am–12:30pm

Robert & Karen Schwandt Family Farm

W5660 County Rd S

Juneau, WI

The Dodge County Dairy Brunch will have live broadcasts, dis-

plays and activities, in addition to “all you can eat” pancakes,

scrambled eggs w/ham, assorted cheeses, milk, and ice cream

sundaes. Help is needed from 4-H families and clubs!

Choose a shift!

8:30am – 10:30am—SERVING/BUSING

10:30am – 12:30pm—SERVING/BUSING

12:30pm—2:00pm—CLEAN UP CREW

SETUP help Saturday, June 1st 9am-11noon

Complete the clip-out by May 17 if you/your family can help.

The Dairy Promotion Committee provides much support of 4-H

activities. All youth who volunteer can purchase breakfast for

half-price.

See clip-out at the end of this newsletter.

Or SIGN UP ONLINE HERE

Dairy Promotion Committee is looking for 4-H Clubs

to lead Dairy Educational Booths at Dairy Brunch Don’t have any ideas on what information to share? We have got

you covered! There are fun, educational games like plinko, dairy

wheel of knowledge, or milk a cow (Abby Sue!) that can be bor-

rowed for this event from the Extension office. This is a great

opportunity for youth and leaders to help promote dairy farming

in a positive, fun way to the general public.

Please contact the Melissa at the Extension office to register your

group at 920-386-3790.

Club Happenings Dairy Brunch

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2019 & 2020 Special Emphasis Theme

healthy lifestyle / healthy living

The Special Emphasis committee has set this theme for 2

years and Special Emphasis Report books will be submitted in

September during Record Book judging.

Clubs can keep track of their activities and learning events

using the Special Emphasis Activity Report Forms and hand

in the booklets in September as usual.

Special Emphasis Activity Report forms can be found at:

https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/files/2010/06/Special-

Emphasis-Activity-Report-Form.fillable.pdf

Youth and adults volunteers are encouraged to join the count-

ywide Special Emphasis committee. If interested please con-

tact:

Mary Pat Boschert—billboschert@gmail.com/920-382-7943

Joy Krahn—krahnjoy@yahoo.com/920-885-4824

Join us for a night

of helping our

community!

Open Invitation to Dodge County 4-H’ers...

SKATE FOR FOOD

Saturday, April 13 1:00-4:00pm

Skate Express

N9668 Frohling Drive, Watertown

4-H’ers are invited to join Sinissippi 4-H for a Saturday afternoon

of roller skating and food collection for county food pantries on

April 13th from 1-3pm.

Each participant is asked to bring 1 non-perishable food item and

drop off at designated area before skating.

Cost is $4 per person including skates (rollerblades are $2 extra).

Wear your 4-H Club shirt!

Please text Tracy Malterer at 920-285-1817 with family

name, club, and number of people who plan to attend by

April 11, 2019

4-H Community Service Night Tuesday, April 23rd 6:00-8:00pm

at the Dodge County Administration Building

Join us to make NO-SEW BLANKETS for the Dodge

County Health & Human Services and Shop with Cops.

Adults: please bring sewing scissors.

Sign up by calling Dodge County 4-H office at 920-386-3790,

email Ellen Bohn at ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us OR

ONLINE SIGN UP HERE

Special Emphasis Roller Skating Invitation

Dodge County 4-H Community Service Night

SKATE FOR FOOD

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2019 Junior Fair Book The Dodge County Junior Fair Book will be posted online at the

Dodge County Fairground’s website. The Junior Fair Book is

available online as one entire document and departments are

listed separately in numerical order.

http://www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/junior-fair/

If you ordered a hard copy through your 4-H club, your general

leader will receive the hard copy at the April 16 4-H Leaders

Association meeting to distribute at the club level.

2019 ONLINE Fair Entries The link to the BlueRibbon Online Entry (the online system that

Junior Fair Exhibitors use to register their entries) will be avail-

able by April 17. Your club general leader will have the direc-

tions and forms by April 16.

As in previous years, all Junior Fair entries must be submitted

online by June 10, 2019. Fair entries for the Dodge County

Junior Fair will once again be completed online, and 4-H’ers

enter their own fair entries online. The entry window opens on

April 16 and will close on June 10, 2019.

4-H General Leaders and FFA Advisors will be given Fair

Packets for their clubs at the April 16 4-H Leaders Association

meeting. Packets include hard copy online entry instructions

and information on other fair contests.

For assistance with online Fair Entries, families must PRE-

REGISTER by calling Tracy Malterer at the Extension Office

at 920-386-3790 to make an appointment.

The following Junior Fair departments have changes in Class

and/or Lot areas:

Dept. 2 Beef—additional lots in Class H

Dept. 6 Horse & Pony—no Class M; more lots in Class R

Dept. 10 Vet Science—additional Cavies class

Dept. 14 Plant & Soil Science—additional classes and lots

Dept. 17A Exploring—Lot 33 eliminated

Dept. 18 Class I Creative Stitchery—new lot descriptions

for Machine Embroidery

Dept. 21 Computers—Face to Face Judging (no longer

Danish)

Dept. 22 Woodworking—items must be finished according

to intended use, including ability to be hung.

Dept. 24 Mechanical Projects, Class H LEGOS

Dept. 25 Foods & Nutrition—changes in Class A, B, C, D,

G

Dept. 28 Home Environment—Class A items should be

ready to hang

If you received a Special Merit at the 2018

Dodge County Jr. Fair on a non-animal,

non-food or non-photography entry, you can

enter it to be exhibited at the 2019 WI State

Fair.

If you are interested in exhibiting your Spe-

cial Merit entry, return the clip-out by May

31st. *Dodge County has an exhibit limit, so the fir st 25

exhibitors returning clip-outs can enter their item.

*NOTE: If a youth has two Special Merits that they would like

to take to the State Fair, they may return two clipouts—one for

each items and indicate which item is their first choice to go to

State Fair. The second item will be put on a waiting list, first

come first served. After all the clipouts have been submitted, the

second item will be added as needed to fil Dodge County’s quo-

ta for State Fair.

See clipout at end of this newsletter

Wanted: One or two families willing to take entr ies to the

State Fair on Tuesday, July 30th and to pick them up again on

Monday, August 12th—please contact Ellen Bohn at 920-386-

3790 or email ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us for more information.

Love photography AND the Dodge County Junior Fair? There

is an opening for the

PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERINTENDENT

for Department 20.

For more information and description of duties, please contact

Ellen Bohn at 920-386-3790 or ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us.

For reference to the Dodge County Junior Fair Photography

department, please refer to Dept. 20 Photography on the

Dodge County Fairground's website https://

www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018-

Dept-20-Junior-Photography.pdf

Dodge County Junior Fair

August 14-18, 2019

Fair Book Department Changes

State Fair

Non-Animal Exhibits

Photography Superintendent Vacancy

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Dodge County 4-H

Upham Woods Preview Camp Sat. June 8th, 2019

at Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells

Registrations & Health Forms are due to the 4-H office by May 29th, 2019

HEALTH FORM MUST BE COMPLETED ON 4HONLINE

Go to https://wi.4honline.com & log in with your family’s email & password. Click “Continue to Family” and click onto “Edit” for the enrolled youth and adult attending Camp. Go to “Health Form” and complete. To request a paper copy of

the Health Form, call Dodge County 4-H at 920-386-3790.

Please mail in check and registration form to: Dodge Co. UWEX, Attn: 4-H Summer Camp, 127 E Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039

Join us for a great, one-day adventure to

Upham Woods Camp

This day trip will allow potential campers to have a taste of what a 3, 4, & 7-day overnight camp experience entails.

Visit will include: Transportation to and from Upham Woods Camp, 3-4 camp programs, tour of camp, parent question/answer session, and lunch.

Transportation and lunch are included in the price per person. This trip is designed for both parent(s) AND member(s) to attend together.

Cost is $20/person ($40 for parent + Child)

Thanks to the Dodge County Leaders Association for sponsoring the bus and lunch.

Kids: Have you wanted to see what Summer Camp is like before you go? Parents: Do you want to see where your camper(s) will be staying and the programs

they will experience while at camp, before you commit to 3, 4, 7-day camp?

Requests for reasonable accommodation for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Call the

UWEX Offices as early as possible for accommodations so proper arrangements can be made. An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-

Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title VI, Title IX and ADA requirements.

See registration form at the end of this newsletter

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4-H Youth & Adult Leader’s Association Meeting Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00 pm

Junior fair materials ready for pickup

Administration Building, Juneau

4-H Leader’s Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm

Administration Building, Juneau

2018-2019 Executive Board

Executive Board Officers

President ..........................................................Susan Caine

Past President ............................................ John Siedschlag

President Elect .......................................... Courtney Meyer

Treasurer ................................................. Helen Weisensel

Co-Secretary ................................................Kris Rennhack

Reporter .......................................................... Lydia Meyer

Adult Delegates Youth Delegates

Ruby Gerber Madelyn Adsit

Sandy Salmi Malachi Frank

Penny Seaver Gabrielle Rennhack

Jennifer Torkelson Courtni Salmi Cameron Pokorny

Emily Torkelson

Sara Witzel

4-H Leader Milestone Recognition

Adult Leaders/Youth Leaders/Older Youth

5 Years

Kristin Adsit, Leipsic

Barry Dykstra, Achievers

Nicole Dykstra, Achievers

Sue Ganske, Trenton Highlights

Dennis Gunst, Herman Hornets

Clayton Hall, Neosho Utopians

Lisa Hall, Neosho Utopians

Kurt Heckel, A-OK

Tiffany Hildebrandt, Sinissippi

Amanda Horning, Achievers

Keith Kaiser, Hyland Prairie

Tracy Malterer, Sinissippi

William Meyer, Richwood Rangers

David Nampel, Trenton Highlights

Jennifer Nampel, Trenton Highlights

Doyle Pokorny, Achievers

Whitney Rathke, County Resource Leader

John Siedschlag, Richwood Rangers

Joshua Voigt, Oak Grove Owls

Jenna Wegner, Sinissippi

Jennifer Zerjav, Lebanon Luckies

10 Years

Lisa Grulke, Hyland Prairie

Richard Grulke, Burnett, Inc

Heather Karow, Burnett, Inc

Jason Luedtke, Leipsic

Tracie Luedtke, Leipsic

Andy Propst, Hyland Prairie

Victoria Redecker, Oak Grove Owls

Kevin Roche, Astico Perseverance

Kimberly Thrane, Oak Grove Owls

15 Years

Susan Caine, River Oaks

Tom Haas, Leipsic

Sylvia Hinrichs, Sinissippi

Sandra Pohl, County Resource Leader

20 Years

Julie Schmiedlin County Resource Leader

Gary Shipshock County Resource Leader

25 Years

Charles Crave, Portland Boosters

Jan Phillips, Sinissippi

John Stanton, River Oaks

30 Years

Jane Schmidt, County Resource Leader

35 Years

Vonda Nehls, Oak Grove Owls

40 Years

Ruth Lindegarde, County Resource Leader

4-H Leader Recognition Milestone leaders will be recognized at the 4-H Family Picnic

on July 26. Please plan to attend the Picnic with your whole

family and honor these volunteer leaders who have dedicated so

much to making the 4-H Program in Dodge County such as a

success.

Policy adopted 05/1983: No 1st Year leader pins given; pins given

every 5 years if eligible leaders return. Pins are paid for by Dodge

County 4-H Leaders Association and/or sponsor.

Leaders who are eligible for milestone recognition pins can

submit a pin request. DUE by June 28.

See Clip-out at the end of newsletter

Or SIGN UP ONLINE HERE

Leaders eligible for milestone recognition are listed below.

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Volunteers Needed for…FOOD! We are looking for an adult or two to take leadership for food

for some of the upcoming programs. We need help at each of

the summertime Wild Wacky Weekday Camps held at 3 loca-

tions throughout Dodge County and Kids, Cops & Canines held

at the Dodge County Fair Youth Building.

We also need someone to coordinate the food for the Family

Picnic on July 26.

If you would like to help, please contact Marie Witzel or Ellen

Bohn at 920-386-3790 or email marie.witzel@wisc.edu

Cloverbuds & Exploring Workshps

Jan Zander leads monthly workshops for Cloverbuds & Explor-

ing members at 6:00 p.m. at the Dodge Co. Administration

Building in Juneau (unless otherwise indicated)

Thursday, April 25 6pm Sewing with 4-H!

register by April 12

Tuesday, May 28 6pm Cooking with Lynn & Nancy

Register by May 17

Monday, June 17 6pm TBA

register by June 7

Tuesday, July 16 6pm TBA

register by July 5

Workshops are $2 per youth. Enclose a check payable to:

Dodge County 4-H and return clipout to:

Dodge County 4-H Office,

127 E Oak St. Juneau, WI

53039

Archery Project 2019 Archery Practice Schedule

at Horicon Marsh Bowmen Club

N7420 Co Rd V, Horicon

Indoor Practices—Tuesdays, 5:00-8:30pm

April 2 & 9

State Shoots

April 5-6 Tri-County West Bend

April 13 LaFayette Co. Shoot Belmont

May 31-June1 Brown County DePere

OUTDOOR PRACTICES—MONDAYS 6:00-7:00pm

July 1, 8, 15, 22 *Dodge Co. Archery Invitational at Horicon Marsh Bowmen

July 26 set up

July 27 shoot

Rifle Project 2019 Rifle Schedule

Mayville Gun Club

W2868 Farmersville Rd, Mayville

Rifle/Air Rifle Project Meetings—MONDAYS 6:00-7:00pm

April 1, 8

State Shoots for Air Rifle

April 5-6 Tri-County West Bend

May 10-11 Shawano County Shoot Shawano

May 31-June 1 Brown County Shoot DePere

July 21 Triple Crown Marshfield

State Shoots for .22Rifle

May 18 Kettle Moraine Saukville

May 31-June 1 Brown County Shoot DePere

July 13 Shawano County Shoot Shawano

Shotgun Project 2019 Shotgun Schedule

Mayville Gun Club

W2868 Farmersville Rd, Mayville

Shotgun Project Meetings—TUESDAYS 6:30-7:30pm April 2, 9, 16, 23

State Shoots for Shotgun

May 18 Kettle Moraine, Saukville

July 13 Shawano County Shoot, Shawano

*To register for any state shoot: Go to https://fyi.uwex.edu/

wi4hshootingsports and click on 2019 Competitive Shoots

(updates made in January)

Youth Leaders/Adult Leaders

DAY CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED!! Call Marie at 920-386-3790 or return clip-out at 4-H Office by

May 17 to be a youth counselor . Counselors ages 13+ are

needed for: WILD WACKY WEEKDAY CAMP

(5-9 year olds)

June-July-August (dates TBA)

KIDS, COPS & CANINES DAY CAMP (5-10 year olds)

Dodge County Fairgrounds (dates TBA)

Return to 4-H Office: 127 E Oak St, Juneau WI 53039

See clip-out at the end of this newsletter

Sign up by May 17!!

Younger Members

Shooting Sports

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4-H Clothing Revue

Wednesday, May 22 Dodge County Admin. Building, Juneau

6:00 pm Registration

6:00-6:30 pm Modeling Workshop

6:30 pm Judging begins

REGISTER BY May 3.

Questions? Call Anna Schultz 920-623-9983 or

Jennifer Torkelson 262-244-1274

-Grade as of January 2019

- Exhibitor may enter a total of 5 entries for self - no more than 1

purchased. They may also have 2 garments for another

individual – no more than 1 purchased.

-Exhibitors MUST model at Style Show to receive premiums!

Entries will be judged on:

* Suitability of garment to individual purpose (color/design)

* General appearance, neatness, posture and fit

* Construction (extent that it affects general appearance)

Clothing Revue garments may be entered in Fair

CLASS I - CLOTHING REVUE - First year

-Required to take at least the first year in the Clothing project or

Consumer Savvy project.

1. Chef or Carpentry Apron

2. Simple Shirt, Top, or Blouse (no collars or button holes)

3. Simple Skirt (elastic or drawstring no waistband)

4. Simple Shorts or Pants (elastic or drawstring no waistband)

5. Pajama bottoms (elastic or drawstring waist)

6. Simple Nightwear (full pajamas, nightshirt or gown, bathrobe)

7. Simple Garment for another individual

8. Purchase sport wear outfit selected by member

9. Purchase school outfit selected by member

10. Purchase outfit for best wear selected by member

11. Purchase outfit for another individual

Lots 8-11: Exhibitors for purchased outfits will select and

model a complete outfit that is suited to his/her age and

body type. A budget allotment of $50, which includes all

visible items of clothing, excludes shoes.

Premium - Conference Judging $3.00 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

CLASS J - CLOTHING REVUE- Beginner

-Open to youth in the Clothing project-Beginner or Consumer

Savvy project.

1. Simple shorts or pants (Grades 4-8)

2. Simple shorts or pants (Grade 9 & Up)

3. Simple top (Grades 4-8)

4. Simple top (Grade 9 & Up)

5. Simple skirt (Grades 4-8)

6. Simple skirt (Grade 9 & Up)

7. Dress or jumper (Grades 4-8)

8. Dress or jumper (Grade 9 & Up)

9. Pajama bottoms (Grades 4-8)

10. Pajama bottoms (Grade 9 & Up)

11. Simple vest (Grades 4-8)

12. Simple vest (Grade 9 & Up)

13. Doll and Me (no Barbie) (Grades 4-8)

14. Doll and Me (no Barbie) (Grade 9 & Up)

15. Garment for another individual

16. Purchase sport wear outfit selected by member (Gr. 4-8)

17. Purchase sport wear outfit selected by member (Gr. 9&up)

18. Purchase school outfit selected by member (Grades 4-8)

19. Purchase school outfit selected by member (Gr. 9 & up)

20. Purchase outfit for best wear selected by member (Gr. 4-8)

21. Purchase outfit for best wear selected by member(Gr.9&up)

22. Purchase outfit for another individual

Lots 16-22: Exhibitors for purchased outfits will select and

model a complete outfit that is suited to his/her age and

body type. Exhibitor has a budget allotment of $50 for

grades 4-8 and $75 grades 9 & up, which includes all

visible items of clothing, excluding shoes.

Premium - Conference Judging $3.00 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

CLASS K - CLOTHING REVUE – Intermediate

-Open to youth in the Clothing project-Intermediate or Consumer

Savvy project.

1. Pants with top (Grade 4-8)

2. Pants with top (Grade 9 & Up)

3. Skirt with blouse or 2 piece dress (Grades 4-8)

4. Skirt with blouse or 2 piece dress (Grade 9 & Up)

5. Jumper with blouse (Grades 4-8)

6. Jumper with blouse (Grade 9 & Up)

7. Dress (Grades 4-8)

8. Dress (Grade 9 & Up)

9. Doll and Me (Grades 4-8)

10. Doll and Me (Grade 9 & Up)

11. Any length bibs/overalls (Grades 4-8)

12. Any length bibs/overalls (Grade 9 & Up)

13. Garment for another individual

14. Purchase sport wear outfit selected by member (Gr. 4-8)

15. Purchase sport wear outfit selected by member (Gr. 9 & up)

16. Purchase school outfit selected by member (Grades 4-8)

17. Purchase school outfit selected by member (Gr. 9 & up)

18. Purchase outfit for best wear selected by member (Gr. 4-8)

19. Purchase outfit for best wear selected by member(Gr.9&up)

20. Purchase outfit for another individual

Lots 14-20: Exhibitors for purchased outfits will select and

model a complete outfit that is suited to his/her age and

body type. Exhibitor has a budget allotment of $50 for

grades 4-8 and $75 grades 9 & up, which includes all

visible items of clothing, excluding shoes.

Premium - Conference Judging $3.00 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

Clothing Revue continued on next page

Family, Home, & Health

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CLASS L - CLOTHING REVUE - Advanced - Open to youth enrolled in the Clothing project- advanced or

Consumer Savvy project (grades 9 and up) NOTE: " Outfit" means

the person is fully dressed.

1.Separates- minimum of 3 articles to make an ensemble w/

each article able to be worn independently w/ rest of

your wardrobe.

2. Free Choice - costume, beachwear, nightwear etc.

3. Outfit for general wear

4. Outfit for best wear

5. Outfit for party wear

6. Outfit for sportswear, at least 2 pieces

7. Any length bibs/overalls, at least 2 pieces

8. Coat or Suit

9. Outfit for another individual

10. Outfit for another individual and their doll

11. Purchase sport wear outfit selected by member

12. Purchase school outfit selected by member

13. Purchase outfit for best wear selected by member

14. Purchase outfit for another individual

Lots 11-14: Exhibitors for purchased outfits will select and

model a complete outfit that is suited to his/her age and

body type. Exhibitor has a budget allotment of $75, which

includes all visible items of clothing, excluding shoes.

Premium - Conference Judging $3.00 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

CLASS M – Knitting Revue

1.Knitted sweater (Gr. 3-8)

2.Knitted sweater (Gr. 9 & up)

3.Complete knitted outfit – at least 2 pieces (Gr. 3-8)

4.Complete knitted outfit – at least 2 pieces (Gr. 9 & up)

5.Knitted accessories – choose at least 2 (hat, scarf, gloves,

mittens, shawl, socks, headband, jewelry, or purse/bag)(Gr. 3

-8)

6.Knitted accessories – choose at least 2 (hat, scarf, gloves,

mittens, shawl, socks, headband, jewelry, or purse/bag)(Gr. 9

& up)

7.Knitted item for another individual

Premium - Conference Judging $3.00 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

CLASS N – Crocheting Revue

1.Crocheted sweater (Gr. 3-8)

2.Crocheted sweater (Gr. 9 & up)

3.Complete crocheted outfit – at least 2 pieces (Gr. 3-8)

4.Complete crocheted outfit – at least 2 pieces (Gr. 9 & up)

5.Crocheted accessories – choose at least 2 (hat, scarf, gloves,

mittens, shawl, socks, headband, jewelry, or purse/bag) (Gr. 3

-8)

6.Crocheted accessories – choose at least 2 (hat, scarf, gloves,

mittens, shawl, socks, headband, jewelry, or purse/bag)(Gr. 9

& up)

7.Crocheted item for another individual

Premium - Conference Judging $3.00 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

Dog Project TRAINING SESSIONS are held

every Monday at 6:30pm at

Canine Solutions at 198 West Street,

Beaver Dam OR at the Dodge County

Fairgrounds (TBA for April—July)

April 1 & 4 Obedience & Showmanship

8 & 11 Obedience & Showmanship

15 & 18 Obedience & Showmanship

22 & 25 Obedience & Showmanship

29 Obedience & Showmanship

May 02 Obedience & Showmanship

6 & 9 Obedience & Showmanship

13 & 16 Obedience & Showmanship 20 & 23 Obedience & Showmanship 30 Obedience & Showmanship

June 3 & 6 Obedience & Showmanship

10 & 13 Run Throughs 6pm – 8pm

17 & 20 Obedience & Showmanship

24 & 27 Rally, Obedience & Showmanship

July 1 Rally, Obedience & Showmanship

8 & 11 Rally, Obedience & Showmanship

13 Dodge County DOG SHOW

8 AM Youth Building

August 14 Dodge Co Fair Dog Performance

Show 6:00pm [Arrive by 5:45 PM]

NOTE: 1. Members MUST BE AT 10 TRAINING

SESSIONS to show at the Dog Show. To receive credit for

class, the member must be an active participant for at least 30

minutes of the appropriate session. There will be no private

make-up sessions allowed. In the event of discrepancy, the

trainer’s attendance record will prevail.

2. Any cancellations due to weather will be announced on

WBEV/WXRO/WTKM and Facebook. If unsure, contact your

instructor or committee member (ie. heat or inclement weather).

A decision will be made by 3 p.m. on the day of training.

Clothing Revue continued... Animal Sciences

If you have any questions call Dog Project Leaders:

Tiffeny Herioux 920-285-3275

Hannah (Lynch) Davis 920-319-2207

Shannon Desjarlais-Caine 920-887-2545

Luther & Sandy Pohl 920-210-6672

Julie Schmiedlin 608-240-0544

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Animal Sciences

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Animal Sciences

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Rabbit Project Meetings April 15—7pm Dodgeland School, Room 312 May 20 —7pm Small Animal Building, Fairgrounds June 17—7pm Small Animal Building, Fairgrounds July 15—7pm Small Animal Building, Fairgrounds September 16—7pm Dodgeland School, Room 312 October 28—7pm Dodgeland School, Room

312

Rabbits County Resource Leaders

EMAIL: docorabbits@gmail.com

Bill Meyer 920-262-1973; Don Schwandt 920-344-

6884

Cavies (Guinea Pigs) Project Meeting April 15—6pm Dodgeland School, Room 312 May 21 —7pm Small Animal Building, Fairgrounds

June 18—7pm Small Animal Building, Fairgrounds

July 16—7pm Small Animal Building, Fairgrounds

Cavies Resource Leaders

Terry Kelman 563-880-0510; Laurie Peirick 920-988-8096

Goat Project Meetings April 23 7pm, Dodge Co. Administration Bldg, Juneau

May 28 7 pm Dodge Co. Fairgrounds

June 25 7 pm Dodge Co. Fairgrounds

July 27 10am Dodge Co. Fairgrounds

Goats County Resource Leader

April Doll (goats) 920-219-1953

Families in the Goat Project can join us on Facebook!

Find, like, and follow the Dodge County Goat Project

page on Facebook. Posts include meetings notices,

updates, and Q & A.

Poultry Project Meetings April 18 7pm—Dodgeland School Room 312

May 16 7pm—Youth Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds

June 20 7pm—Youth Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds

July 18 7pm—Youth Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds

The Poultry Activity Record Form is available online at http://

dodge.uwex.edu/2013/03/poultry-project-resources/. Both the

Dodge County Small Animal Meeting Attendance Form and the

Poultry Activity Record Form are available in hard copy at all

County Poultry meetings (dates listed above).

Poultry County Resource Leaders

Dan Schwandt 920-763-8030

Don Schwandt 920-344-6884

Janelle Wiebelhaus-Finger 920-253-7099

Animal Sciences

Rabbit, Cavy & Goat Projects Exhibitors must attend 2 county meetings to show at the Dodge

County Junior Fair. FFA members can have signature from the

4-H county leader or a FFA advisor. 4-H members must have

signature from 4-H County Leader in your particular project.

Dodge County Small Animal Meeting Attendance Form

Dodge County Junior Fair Poultry Requirements

In order to be eligible to SHOW any poultry, exhibitors MUST:

Attend 2 County Project Meetings and have signatures on the

Dodge County Small Animal Meeting Attendance Form.

Eligible meetings are listed above.

Have a Premise ID Number and proper Pullorum Typhoid test-

ing papers for their poultry.

Complete and submit online fair entry by June 10, 2018.

In order to be eligible to SELL at the Small Animal Auction,

exhibitors MUST:

Receive a blue ribbon at the Dodge County Fair Poultry show

on the poultry entry they wish to sell. Have 9 points earned with signatures on the Poultry Poultry

Activity Record Card. *Please note: FFA advisors may give

points for poultry-related activities performed through FFA.

Please include brief description of activity and contact in-

formation for further questions so that points can be ap-

proved by county leader. Please use your discretion to fol-

low the establish point system on the record form. Buyers

at the auction are paying far more than market value of the

animals because they are supporting the extra efforts put

forth by the youth in the project. This requirement is meant

to honor their generosity.

All auction participants must abide by auction rules and re-

quirements.

Families in the Rabbits & Cavies project can join

us on Facebook! Find, like, and follow the Dodge

County Rabbit Project on Facebook for infor-

mation, area open shows, updates and Q&A.

Due to the nationwide shortage of antigen for the testing of

pullorium and no certainty as to when more will be availa-

ble, collecting paperwork when purchasing chicks is more

important. The antigen remaining in the country will expire

the end of April but birds must be at least four months of

age to use.

When you purchase your birds, be sure to collect a copy

of their NPIP, WI tested flock, or WI associated flock

certificates. Anyone with birds over four months of age

can have them tested at our April meeting if they contact

Dan Schwandt in advance at 920-763-8030.

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Horse Project

APRIL MEETING—Thursday, April 25 at 7pm

Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau TOPIC: TBA

*There is no MAY meeting. JUNE & JULY meetings will

be with Open Arenas.

MIDWEST HORSE FAIR-APRIL 12-14, at Alliant En-

ergy Center. Dane Co. Expo Center State 4-H Horse Asso-

ciation Used Tack Sale can be used as a fundraiser require-

ment if you work at least two hours and sign in at the Vol-

unteer Table.

STATE 4-H SHOWS Must be in at least 6th grade to

show the horse. The Hunt and Gymkhana you do not have

to qualify to show but Expo you need to receive a blue

(except for Halter classes that don’t count). Grades 3 and

up can show any Educational Event in May or at Expo.

EDUCATIONAL DAYS @ UWEX Office Building,

Wausau-May 3rd and 4th-Horse Bowl and Hippology are

on the 4th, Speeches and Demonstrations on the 3rd. Post-

mark by April 20th.

HUNT/DRESSAGE SHOW JUNE 21-23 at Sheboygan

County Fairgrounds. Postmark deadline of June 1st.

STATE GYMKHANA SEPTEMBER 7-8 at Wisconsin

State Fair Park, West Allis. Postmark deadline of August

15th.

STATE EXPO SEPTEMBER 13-15 at Wisconsin State

Fair Park, West Allis. Entries go in county pack and due

on Sunday, August 18th at Model Horse Show.

WI STATE 4-H HORSE ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

August 19 7:00 pm Holiday Inn & Suites, Rothschild Com-

mittee Meetings 6:00 pm Youth Board Meeting 6:00 pm

at Leader Conference See posted 4-H Horse Leader Confer-

ence schedule for meeting times and locations

January 10-11, 2020 Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Association

Meeting Holiday Inn & Suites, Rothschild

WI 4-H HORSE PROJECT LEADER CONFERENCE

(For Grade 7 & up + adults) Nov.15-17 at UW Oshkosh

REQUIREMENTS By August 1st to show at Fair—

attendance at 4 meetings (1 must be a county project meeting,

one must be a fundraiser,1 must be safety. See approved list);

SEI approved helmet (State 4-H Rule) & hard-soled heeled

boots; current Coggins Law; $5 project fee to include Horseless

& Model Horse members.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Sherry Helmer, N10791 County

Rd FF, Fox Lake or phone 920.928.2478 or e-mail helm-

ca29@powerweb.net

E-MAIL UPDATES If you haven’t been

receiving Email Updates, let Sherry know

your e-mail address so you can get updates.

YQCA In-Person Training Cost: $3 per youth/year

FINAL TRAINING MAY 30 Pre-Registration must be made online only

https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login

May 30—6:00pm Dodge County Administration Building,

Juneau. This training is limited to 60 participants.

This is the last in-person training offered in 2019 by Dodge

County UW-Extension. YQCA will count as 1 educational

point on your cards.

All youth who exhibit SWINE at the Dodge County Fair

will be required to complete YQCA training and it is highly

encouraged for members of all other livestock species. Y outh

who turned 19 years old in 2018 must take the online YQCA

instruction modules only.

WI State Fair and other national exhibitions require certifica-

tion in YQCA for participation for all youth exhibitors that

compete at state fair in the following species: beef, sheep,

swine, goats, dairy, poultry and rabbits. For more information

on YQCA, visit https://dodge.uwex.edu/agriculture/youth-dairy

-livestock/youth-livestock-project/

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I Took YQCA, So Now What?? Youth that have attended the YQCA in-person trainings, must

take the coupons they receive at the training and go to the

YQCA website to register. (www.yqca.org). Once registered,

the YQCA trainer will complete the registration, the family

then will need to go back into the YQCA website to retrieve

the certification number or print off the individual certificate.

The YQCA certification number is required on the orange

Dodge Co. Livestock Project Member Activity Card for swine

project members. Ideally, the certificate may be printed and

attached to the activity card.

Feb. 23, 2019

Apr 6, 2019

May 30, 2019

County Animal Project Meetings This counts for 1 point on your MAS Project Activity card or

Dairy Activity card. All meetings held at the Dodge County Ad-

ministration Building in Juneau at 7pm.

Monday, April 15 7:00-8:30pm Rooms 1F & 1G

TOPIC: Genetics (EPD)

Monday, May 20 7:00-8:30pm Rooms 1F & 1G

TOPIC: What to Expect in the Show Ring

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4-H Dairy & Livestock Projects

SAVE THE DATE—APRIL 15

Market Sheep & Market Swine Info for Jr. Fair

Sheep & Swine exhibitors will be able to request tags and DNA

envelopes from the Dodge County Extension office on April

15.

Project exhibitors will receive letters with instructions for ani-

mal identification for the 2019 Dodge County Junior Fair. In-

formation will also be posted on the Dodge County Extension

website. FFA Advisors will be notified and will be expected to

inform youth affected in their respective chapters.

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Saddle & Sirloin Club

2019 Swine Project Award

Application

Deadline: Must be postmarked on or before April 19th, 2019

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA E-MAIL

Applications need to be filled out by the exhibitors themselves,

handwritten is preferred, please attach a picture of the pig and

exhibitor, this can be digital or hand drawn. Please remember

you will be required to submit a picture of the pig and exhibitor

at the end of your show season.

Please type or print neatly:

Name: _____________________________ Age: ___________

County: ___________________

Phone: ____________________

Address:

___________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:

___________________________________________________

4-H Club/FFA Chapter:

___________________________________________________

Parents’ or Guardians’ Name:

___________________________________________________

Year in Swine Project (Must be 1st or 2nd year): _____________

Swine Project Leader/FFA Advisor:

________________________________________________

Address of Leader:

_______________________________________

Phone: ________________

How did you hear about this award?

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

(Not considered in award decision)

Describe your swine project for this year. (Incorporate

details. Include how many pigs, what fair(s) you will show

at, feeding, your facilities, etc.):

How did you become interested in raising pigs and who

helps you with your project?

Describe your other livestock related involvement. (Other

animals shown, farm background, clubs you might partici-

pate in, etc.):

What swine-related learning experiences/activities do you

plan to participate in this year? (Club meetings, clinics,

quiz bowl teams, showmanship, judging contests, etc.):

Please send completed application POSTMARKED ON or

BEFORE APRIL 19, 2019 to:

c/o Cassidy Dabbs

Saddle and Sirloin Club

1701 Observatory Drive

Madison, WI 53706

Questions? Please contact Cassidy Dabbs at:

(262) 220-4381 or email at cdabbs@wisc.edu

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MAS Project Member Activity Card

(Orange Card)

Educational points are required by the MAS committee to

complete the card. “4” points are required and can be obtained

by attending educational livestock events. AT LEAST 2 of the

points need to be gotten at a county or state educational event.

For some youth who have no means to have “local club”

learning events, it is always possible to have all 4 or more

points obtained from county or state events.

If an “out of county” event is where a point will be obtained,

use the back of the card to explain the event AND obtain a

signature that can be identified so a call may be given if the

committee has questions.

No educational event may give a youth more than 1

educational points (even if other county’s youth obtain 2+

points for such an event).

BEEF FEEDER WEIGH-IN Saturday, April 27 11:00am-12:30pm

Dodge County Fairgrounds

Contact: Janet Arndt 920-885-6583

or 920-763-2135 (cell)

Dairy Beef Breeds—140lbs. Maximum weight for

April weigh-in.

Beef Breeds—no maximum weight for April weigh-in

(recommended March 2019 calves or younger).

Questions? Contact Janet.

MAS COMMITTEE

2019 Meat Animal Sale Committee Meetings

7:30pm Administration Building, Juneau

April 22

June 3, 2019

July 22, 2019

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SAVE THE DATE! DAIRY FITTING CLINIC WHEN: Saturday, May 18

LOCATION:

SMITH-CREST Holsteins

Travis and Holly Smith & Family

W7465 CTY TK Q

Watertown, WI 53098

TIME: TBA

Please email RSVP by May 13th to

dodgecountydyac@gmail.com

Educational Links http://dodge.uwex.edu http://www.myamericanfarm.org/ Interactive online ag educa-

tion games

http://www.whyag.com/ A “One-stop shop” for Interactive Ag

Career Exploration

Farming as Rocket Science: Why American agriculture is differ-

ent from the European variety

Lessons Learned on the Show Halter

Animal Premises Identification

Integrating Safety into Agritourism Information about using best

practices to keep farm visitors safe.

Consumer Misperceptions About Food – Answers and Conver-

sation Join America’s farmers and ranchers in conversation

about how they grow and raise our food.

Dedicated to Dairy A site for families, schools, health profes-

sionals and the public – all about dairy cows, dairy foods,

dairy facts and myths and meet local dairy farm families.

https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/youthlivestock/ - Wisconsin

Youth Livestock Program, Division of Extension

Show Livestock Nutrition Workshop

Get closer to bringing home a blue ribbon and earn one edu-

cational point by learning the foundation of optimal fair

animal nutrition!

Are you preparing animals to exhibit in the 2019 fair season?

Learn to feed your show sheep, beef, swine, or dairy animal cor-

rectly and to their full potential at the Livestock Nutrition Work-

shop hosted by Rock River Laboratory in Watertown, WI on

Saturday April 6, 2019 at 9 AM.

Industry experts will present:

Key components of show animal rations

Tips for overall management to compliment good nutrition

Recommendations for developing a nutrition program specific

to your fair animal

This workshop is an opportunity for dairy and livestock mem-

bers, and their parents to come together in learning to raise

healthy animals to present at the county fair. Ask agriculture in-

dustry experts your nutrition questions, interact with fellow ex-

hibitors and 4-H members, and earn one

Contact Tabitha Kumbier, Rock River Laboratory with any ques-

tions or to sign up for the workshop at tabi-

tha_kumbier@rockriverlab.com or call

920-261-0446.

Animal Sciences

4-H Dairy & Livestock Projects

Dairy Youth Advisory State Fair Committee would like to

begin preparation work for this year’s WI State Fair. If you

are a youth age 12 or older interested in showing dairy cat-

tle at the 2019 WI State Fair, please return the clip-out at

the end of this newsletter indicating your interest OR email

dodgecountydyac@gmail.com. Call Amanda at the Exten-

sion Office 920-386-3790 with any questions.

DYAC COMMITTEE MEETING May 6th —7:30 p.m.

MANDATORY STATE FAIR DAIRY

EXHIBITOR MEETING May 13th —7:30 p.m.

Dodge County Administration Building 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau

ATTENTION DAIRY YOUTH PROJECT MEMBERS

THE DAIRY EDUCATIONAL CARD IS ONLINE

The Dairy Youth Advisory Committee has revised the Dairy

Project Educational Card (see following page).

The updated version has been posted at https://dodge.uwex.edu/

files/2018/12/2018-2019-.DairyDept-1.pdf

Check out the DYRAC Dairy Grant Program Appli-cation in this newsletter! DUE June 1, 2019

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2019 Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Dairy Grant Program

Purpose The purpose of the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Dairy Grant Program is to support active Dodge County Dairy Youth (4-H, FFA, Junior Breed Associations) with a grant to expand their dairy project. The grant funds are to be utilized to purchase a dairy animal (any breed) to grow the youth’s dairy herd. $500 grants will be available for the 2019 program. Grant money is made available through proceeds from the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction, held each year at the Dodge County Fair.

Timeline Grant applications will be available anytime up until June 1, 2019. Grant recipients will be notified upon acceptance. Grant money will be available to purchase an animal. (An animal may be purchased between September 1, 2018 to June 1, 2019.) Animals may be purchased on a public auction, tag sale or through a private treaty.

Qualifications Youth must be in 5th to 13th grade (as of Jan 1, 2019) to apply.

Youth must fulfill Dodge County Dairy Youth educational requirements (see dairy youth activity card).

Dairy animals (any breed) may be purchased on a public auction, tag sale or through a private treaty. A bill or copy of sale must be provided to the Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Committee to receive grant funding.

First preference given to applicants that did not participate in the 2018 Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction.

Applications due anytime up until or before June 1, 2019 to the Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Committee

Dodge County UW-Extension | 127 East Oak Street | Juneau, WI | 53039 Name Birthdate Grade (as of 1/1/19) Address Phone Email Club/Chapter Years in Dairy Project Leader/Advisor Parents/Guardian

Answer each of the following questions in 300 words or less. Utilize additionally sheets of paper for your typed responses.

1. What have you learned with your dairy project to date and what are your project goals in the next 12 months?

2. What has been the most beneficial experience you have had in your dairy project?

3. Outline your financial arrangements to cover the anticipated expenses associated with your animal purchase. Include

information pertaining to nutrition, housing, health and veterinary care, breeding, exhibition at fairs, etc.

4. What is your goal for your project animal that you purchase with the grant?

5. What is your career goal? How has your involvement in the dairy project influenced that goal?

6. What activities do you plan to partake in the next 12 months to build your knowledge and skills of the dairy project?

Signature of applicant Date

Questions? Contact the Dodge County UW-Extension Office 920.386.3790

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Dodge County 4-H

Upham Woods Preview Camp

June 8th, 2019 at UPHAM WOODS

PARENT ____________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________City ______________________________

Club _____________________________________________Home Phone _______________________

Email ____________________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________

CHILD 1: ____________________________________________ Grade______ (as of 1/1/2019)

CHILD 2: ____________________________________________ Grade______ (as of 1/1/2019)

CHILD 3: ____________________________________________ Grade______ (as of 1/1/2019)

CHILD 4: ____________________________________________ Grade______ (as of 1/1/2019)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

DAY CAMP FEE: _________($20 PER Child) + _______ ($20 PER Adult) = TOTAL AMOUNT :$___________

I hereby permit my 4-H child to participate in & attend 4-H Camp, Upham Woods, June 8th, 2019. I grant the UW-Extension the right to use, publish, and copyright my child’s image (including audio, moving image or photograph) for educational programs, website & promotion of University programs.

________________________________________________________ ________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Make Check Payable: DODGE COUNTY 4-H

Return FORMS and PAYMENT to:

Dodge Co. UW-Extension, Attn: Upham Woods Preview Camp

127 E. Oak Street Juneau, WI 53039

Requests for reasonable accommodation for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Call the

UWEX Offices as early as possible for accommodations so proper arrangements can be made. An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-

Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title VI, Title IX and ADA requirements.

Health Form for each ADULT & CHILD participant must be completed on 4HOnline!

Go to https://wi.4honline.com & log in with your family’s email & password. Click “Continue to Family” and click onto “Edit” for the enrolled youth and adult attending Camp. Go to “Health Form” and complete.

To request a paper copy of the Health Form, call Dodge County 4-H at 920-386-3790.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

MAY 29, 2019 Reservations will not be processed WITHOUT payment!

FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE

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CLIPOUT PAGES

LEADER RECOGNITION PIN

Request by June 28

I wish to receive my Leader Recognition Pin:

Name_______________________________No. Years____

Club_____________________________________________

Return by June 28 to:

Dodge Co. UW-Extension

Attn: 4-H Office, 127 E Oak St, Juneau, WI 53039

DODGE COUNTY DAIRY BRUNCH

Sunday, June 2 9am – 12:30pm

LOCATION: Back to the Best, Dan & Paula Siegmann

N1969 County Road N

Rubicon, WI

Our family/club will be available to help:

Name(s) Ages __________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Telephone: _____________ Club __________________

Email:________________________________________

We can help on the following shift:

8:30am – 10:30am—SERVING/BUSING

10:30am – 12:30pm—SERVING/BUSING

12:30pm—2:00pm—CLEAN UP CREW

SETUP help Saturday, June 1st 9am-11noon

Return to 4-H office by MAY 17, 2019

Mail: 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039

Cloverbuds & Explorers 2019 Meetings Name:

Club:

Phone:

Email (if preferred):___________________________

Date Return Clip out by:

Thursday, April 25 Register by April 12

Tuesday, May 28 Register by May 17

Monday, June 17 Register by June 7

Tuesday, July 16 Register by July 5

SESSION FEES are $2/person & must accompany clipout

ENCLOSE a check made payable to Dodge Co. 4-H

Return clipout to: Dodge County UW-Extension,

Attn: 4-H Office, 127 E Oak St, Juneau, WI 53039

NON-ANIMAL STATE FAIR EXHIBITS

Name _______________________________ Grade ______

Phone ______________________________________

Email ______________________________________

Club _____________________________________

Special Merit Entry ________________________________

Deadline MAY 31

Send to: 4-H Office

127 E Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039

Counselors Needed Deadline: May 17, 2019

Name:

Club:

Phone: Grade

Email:_________________________________________

Wild Wacky Weekday—June, July, August (date TBA)

Kids, Cops & Canines-July (date TBA)

Return to: 4-H Office 127 E Oak St, Juneau WI 53039

JUNIOR STATE FAIR DAIRY Name _________________________________ Age ____

Name ________________________________ Age ____

Address _______________________________________

City ___________________________ Zip ____________

4-H Club _______________________________________

Phone _______________________

Check Dairy Interest

___ Holsteins ___ Colored Cattle

Return to 4-H Office, 127 E Oak St, Juneau WI 53039

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CLOTHING REVUE

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau

Name__________________________________Grade______

Phone: ___________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________

Club: ____________________________________________

CLOTHING Revue

Year in Clothing Project: _______

Class Lot Description

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

KNITTING Revue

Year in Knitting Project: _______

Class Lot Description

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

CROCHETING Revue

Year in Crocheting Project: _______

Class Lot Description

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

______ _____ _____________________________________________________________

DEADLINE: May 3, 2019

Mail to: Dodge County UW-Extension,

Attn: Clothing Revue

127 E Oak St.

Juneau, WI 53039

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April 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

All meetings held at

the Dodge County

Administration

Building in Juneau

unless otherwise

indicated.

1

Dog Training

6:30pm @ Canine

Solutions

Rifle/Air Rifle 6pm

@ Mayville Gun

2

Archery 5pm @

HBC

Shotgun 6:30pm @

Mayville Gun Club

3

4

Dog Training 6:30pm

@ Canine Solutions

5

Tri-County Archery

Shoot, West Bend

(Apr. 5-6)

6

4-H Family Learning

Day, MPTC Beaver

Dam

National 4-H Confer-

ence April 6-11

7 8

Rifle/Air Rifle 6pm

@ MGC

Dog Training

6:30pm @ TBA

9

Archery 5pm @

HBC

Shotgun 6:30pm @

MGC

10 11

Dog Training 6:30pm

@ TBA

12

Midwest Horse Fair

April 12-14

13

14 15

Dog Training

6:30pm @ TBA

Livestock Project

Meeting 7pm

Rabbit Project Meet-

ing 7pm @ Dodge-

land

16

Shotgun 6:30pm @

MGC

4-H Leaders

Association 7pm

17 18

Dog Training 6:30pm

@ TBA

Poultry Project Meet-

ing 7pm @ Dodge-

land

19

20

21 22

Dog Training

6:30pm @ TBA

MAS Committee

Meeting 7:30pm

23

4-H Community

Service Night 6pm

Shotgun 6:30pm @

MGC

Goat Project Meeting

7pm Dodgeland

24 25

Space Camp 4/25-29

Dog Training 6:30pm

@ TBA

Exploring/Cloverbud

Workshop 6pm

Horse Project Meet-

ing 7pm

26

Tractor Safety Driv-

ing Test 5-7pm

27

4-H Camp Counselor

Training, Upham

Woods

Beef Feeder Weigh-

In 11am-12:30pm @

Fairgrounds

State 4-H Meats

Judging Contest @

UW-Madison

28

4-H Camp Counselor

Training, Upham

Woods

29

Dog Training

6:30pm @ TBA

30

Extension Dodge County, University of Wisconsin-Madison

127 E. Oak Street

Juneau , WI 53039

Phone: 920-386-3790 / Fax: 920-386-3928

https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/

Hours: Monday—Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

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May 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

All meetings held at

the Dodge County

Administration

Building in Juneau

unless otherwise

indicated.

1 2 3

4

5 Beaver Dam Agri-

Business Breakfast

6

Dog Training 6:30pm

@ Fairgrounds

DYAC Meeting

7:30pm

7

8 9 10 11

12

13 Dog Training 6:30pm

@ Fairgrounds

Mandatory State Fair

DAIRY Exhibitor

Meeting 7:30pm

14

15

16

Poultry Project 7pm

@ Fairgrounds

17 18

Dairy Fitting &

Showing Clinic @

Smith-Crest Farm

(time TBA)

19

20

Cavies Meeting 6pm

@ Fairgrounds

Dog Training 6:30pm

@ Fairgrounds

Rabbit Meeting 7pm

@ Fairgrounds

Livestock Project

Meeting 7pm

21

4-H Leaders Execu-

tive Board Meeting

7pm

22

4-H Clothing Revue

6pm

23 24 25

26

27

Office Closed

Memorial Day

28

Cloverbud/Exploring

Workshop 6pm

Goat Project 7pm @

Fairgrounds

29

30

YQCA In-Person

Training 6pm

31

Extension Dodge County, University of Wisconsin-Madison

127 E. Oak Street

Juneau , WI 53039

Phone: 920-386-3790 / Fax: 920-386-3928

https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/

Hours: Monday—Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID UMS

DATED MATERIAL

UW-Extension Dodge County Dodge County Administration Building 127 East Oak Street Juneau WI 53039

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Focus on 4-H DODGE COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association

Executive Board Extension Dodge County, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Susan Caine, President 127 East Oak Street – Room 108

Courtney Meyer, President-Elect Juneau WI 53039-1379

Kris Rennhack, Secretary Phone 920-386-3790

Helen Weisensel, Treasurer Fax 920-386-3928

Lydia Meyer, Reporter https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu

John Siedschlag, Past President Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Adult Delegates Marie Witzel, 4-H Youth Development Educator

Ruby Gerber Ellen Bohn, 4-H Youth Program Assistant

Sandy Salmi Pattie Carroll, Human Development & Relationships Educator

Penny Seaver Jeff Hoffman, Area Extension Director

Jennifer Torkelson Kimberly Lafler, FoodWIse Nutrition Educator

Vacancy, Crops & Soils Educator

Youth Delegates Caitlin Richardson, FoodWIse Nutrition Education Coordinator

Madelyn Adsit Amanda Young, Dairy & Livestock Educator

Malachi Frank Support Staff: Nichole DeBaker, Laure Dei, Tracy Malterer

Cameron Pokorny

Gabrielle Rennhack

Courtni Salmi

Emily Torkelson

Sara Witzel

The 4-H name and emblem are federally protected under Title 18 US Code 707.

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