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Clark County Clover Leaf Christine Hollar, 4-H Youth Development [email protected] Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff [email protected]
In the September Issue . . .
Page 1 ............................................................. State Fair Dairy Results Page 2 .......................................................... Cans for A Cause Results Fair Promotion Sign Results Page 3 ...........................................Green Thumb Challenge Winners 4-H Re-Enrollment Information Page 4 ............................. Fall Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration Page 5 .............................. Thank You Notes—Did You Write One Hollar Here National 4-H Week Page 6 ............................................................... Herdsmanship Results Leaders Banquet Page 7 ....................................................... 4-H Excursion Application Page 8 ....................................... LittleBits & Lego Robotics Training Page 9 ...................................................... 4-H Houseplant Workshop Page 10 .................................................................................. Club News Page 11—12 ............................... September—December Calendars
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Office (715-743-5121). Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.
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~CLARK COUNTY~ ~STATE FAIR DAIRY SHOW RESULTS~
Nicole Pralle 1st place Winter Yrlg – group 2 1st place Bred & Owned Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Heifer 12th place Winter Calf 2nd place Bred & Owned Brooke Webb 1st place RW Fall Yearling Morgan Hanson 9th place Jersey Summer Yearling Tessa Meyer 3rd place Fall Yearling 8th place Spring Yearling Trevor Meyer 16th place Winter Yearling 13th place Fall Yearling Trista Meyer 20th place Fall Calf Zach Kolzow 16th place Jersey Fall Calf 11th place Jersey Summer Yearling Katerina Kolzow 12th place Jersey Winter Calf 17th place Jersey Fall Calf Matthew Fischer 6th place RW Winter Calf 14th place Spring Yearling
~CLARK COUNTY~
~STATE FAIR SHOWMANSHIP RESULTS~ Youth are divided into eight showmanship classes by age. They compete in "heats" of 20 exhibitors where the top 3-5 showman advance to the "finals". Each age group has 80-100 youth competing. Nicole Pralle advanced to the Finals in their age group of 80+
youth with a 3rd place finish (18 year olds) WI State Fair HERDSMANSHIP
~~ 1st Blue ~~
Educational Exhibit ~~ 2nd Blue ~~
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Cans For A Cause 726 food and hygiene items were received and will be divided between Clark County Area Food Pantry and the
Fruit of the Vine Food Pantry in Stanley. There were three club structures and one club who donated a number of cans. Thanks to everyone’s generosity towards filling the food pantry shelves!
Junior Leaders Clark County Fair Promotion Contest
Lucky Clovers The Lighthouse
WON Best in Show
Loyal Lads and Lassies American Flag
WON Most Colorful
Maplewood Badgers Upside down ice cream cone
WON Can-Do Attitude
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Reseburg Ramblers Happy Valley Town & Country Clovers
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Green Thumb Challenge Winners
1st—Willard Braun 2nd—Pleasant Ridge 3rd—Happy Valley
4th—Clover Patch Kids 4-H Re-enrollment
OPENS September 3rd CLOSES November 1st
If you have forgotten your password please contact the Extension Office and they can reset your password. Please do not create duplicate families. Club Charter Deadline - November 1 New Charter Document for 2016 Requires SMART Goals Includes new bylaw format (requires Agent
Hollar signature) New 4-H/Family members can enroll all year long. To participate in the County Fair youth MUST be enrolled by April 1 of the given year and be in good standing as a 4-H Club member.
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Adult and Youth Leaders
Mark Your Calendars for Fall Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration
Don’t miss out on a great statewide workshop for youth and adult leaders!!!
What: Fall Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration
When: November 4-6, 2016 (starting with registration at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 4 and ending 10:30 a.m. November 6)
Where: Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake
Who: Each county is encouraged to send a delegation of youth and adults
7th – 13th grade youth
Adult volunteer leaders
Staff are invited and encouraged to attend as your schedule permits
Cost:
$85 registration fee per person - Friday – Sunday (pizza buffet, 3 meals Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)
$75 registration fee per person - Saturday – Sunday (3 meals Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)
$70 registration fee - Saturday – (lunch and Hall of Fame dinner)
$50 registration fee - Saturday – (lunch only)
Lodging:
Adults: $45/night if there are two adults
$75 - Single adult room (limited availability)
$25/night with three or more adults per room
Youth: $25/night with three – six youth per room
The program kicks off Friday evening with over 20 interactive sessions. Saturday offers more than 25 workshops to choose from. Top off the night with a special celebration where 11 people will be inducted in to the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. An evening of circle dancing and table games will follow the celebration. Sunday morning brings a high energy program that you can use at the club or community level.
All youth participants need to have a chaperon who has completed Youth Protection identified when they register.
Top Ten Reasons Youth and Adult Leaders Will Want To Attend! 15+ interactive sessions Friday night… science , archery, 4-H Military Kids , exploring Upham Woods
25+ sessions Saturday from electricity and photography to first generation 4-H and team building Hear the Vision for 4-H from State Program Director Dale Leidheiser
Get to meet adults and youth from around the state See youth adult partnerships in action
Networking and idea sharing Be part of Wisconsin’s largest university youth outreach program!!
Great ideas and projects to take home to use in clubs, schools and community settings Have fun!
Celebrate Wisconsin 4-H and learn more about First Generation 4-H! Ask your county Extension Staff about registering today.
Register through 4HOnline beginning September 6 Registration will end September 30.
This program is partially funded by the WI 4-H Foundation.
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Attention All Animal Exhibitors
Did you receive a trophy or a rosette at the fair this year? Was bedding/shavings/feed provided through
a business for your animal? Did you thank the business/family who donated to the fair?
These businesses and families need to know that you appreciate their donation—or they may decided in the
future to no longer donate items. Please thank the business/family who donated these items with a thank
you card or a personal word of thanks. Below is a list of donors and their addresses for bedding/shavings/
feed.
If you received a trophy the sponsor should be listed on the trophy (if it isn’t listed please contact our
office and we will get that information to you.)
Federation Coop (poultry feed) Vita Plus (rabbit feed & dairy showmanship)
W11464 Halstead Street 213 E Mill Street
Humbird, WI 54746 Loyal, WI 54446
Stockman’s (rabbit shavings/bedding) Glen and Jessica Thomas (poultry rosettes)
12524 Frontage Road N8887 County Road G
Osseo, WI 54758 Willard, WI 54493
Kevin and Anne Lindow (sheep pens)
N5145 Hiline Ave
Chili, WI 54420
Last year I received an anonymous letter from “a friend of 4-H”. I just want that person to know that I have kept that note taped to my desk where I see it every
day and I read it often. It keeps me motivated and reminds me why I like working with 4-H.
Thank you!
Lori Hendrickson National 4-H week is October 2 to 8. We are encouraging clubs to connect with local libraries, banks, grocery stores, gas stations, emergency rooms, your front yard, etc. To share the awesome message of 4-H in Clark County! You can set up a display inside or outside an establishment. Draw artwork on a window, make announcements in schools, have your older youth give presentations to some of the younger school grades in 4-H. The club securing the most new 4-H members during National 4-H week (designated by new enrollments entered in 4honline) will receive a 4-H club pizza party (Clark Pizza’s) with Ice Cream Sundae’s for dessert. Party will be catered by Agent Hollar. Please submit digital images of your efforts directly to Agent Hollar.
Hello Hollar Here,
We are fast approaching a change of seasons, a time of new beginnings for youth returning to school, heading off to college, or directly into
the workforce. In the world of 4-H we shift from wrapping up summer program activities to laying the foundation for fall, winter, spring and summer activities (dayjahvue). We have had a few challenges along the way, some not resolved, along with making adjustments to the adjustments. In addition, this is the time of celebration of hard work and learning so join us for the Leaders Banquet on September 26th and the youth Awards Banquet on October 23rd!
Hollar Out
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2016 Herdsmanship Results Beef Points Prize 1. Christie Mounders 238 $15.00 2. Greenwood Satellites 250 $10.00 3. Reseburg Ramblers 243 $5.00 Dairy – Small Herd 1. Romadka 258 $15.00 2. Lucky Clovers 257 $10.00 3. Happy Valley 256 $5.00 Dairy – Large Herd 1. Willard/Braun 390 $15.00 2. Reseburg Ramblers 386 $10.00 3. Pleasant Ridge 376 $5.00 Goats 1. Clover Patch Kids 232 $15.00 2. Greenwood Satellites 221 $10.00 3. Loyal FFA 219 $5.00 Horses 1. Town and Country Partners 232 $15.00 2. Parks Happy 13 219 $10.00 3. Lucky Clovers 209 $5.00 Poultry 1. Christie Mounders 208 $15.00 2. Lucky Clovers 165 $10.00 3. Clover Patch Kids 140 $5.00 Rabbits 1. Colby FFA 230 $15.00 2. Town & Country Clovers 210 $10.00 3. Parks Happy 13 205 $5.00 Sheep 1. Reseburg Ramblers 211 $15.00 2. Beaver Center/Jolly Workers 208 $10.00 3. Lucky Clovers 207 $5.00 Swine 1. Thorp FFA 165 $15.00 2. Spencer FFA 162 $10.00 3. Reseburg Ramblers 160 $5.00
Nice job everyone!
Fair Grounds Clean Up Crew Thank you to the following organizations
Beaver Center/Jolly Workers Christie Mounders
Colby FFA Greenwood Satellites
Loyal FFA Loyal Lads & Lassies
Lucky Clovers Neillsville FFA Pleasant Ridge
Reseburg Ramblers Town & Country Partners
Woodgrove Workers Special thanks to Judy Morrow, Superintendents and FFA Advisors who assisted in clean up day!
Leaders Federation Banquet Monday, September 26 / 7:00 p.m.
American Legion Hall—Greenwood The Leaders Banquet recognizes individuals who have given multiple years of service in five year increments. This is event is for ALL leaders; come join us! We are serving up a new menu this year:
Lasagna Bread Sticks (with and without cheese)
Make your own Lettuce Salad Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Cheese, & Croutons
Chocolate Brownies (with and without nuts)
Please call Lori (715-743-5122) to register. Registrations are due by September 14.
4-H Record Books are due on September 15 to the Extension Office. Your club leader may have identified an earlier date to have them turned in for their initial review.
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4-H Excursion Application Formerly the Member Evaluation Form AKA M.E.
DUE OCTOBER 1, 2016 Name: 4-H Club: Parent/Guardian: Phone #: Age (as of January 1): Date of Birth (m/d/y): Years in 4-H:
A complete application includes: ___ Application Form (checking the trips interested in) ___ Resume (follow template directions) submit only 1 resume ___ 1 page typed essay (3 paragraphs) for each trip of interest ___ Recommendation from General Leader (if general leader is your parent/guardian another leader in your club can submit the
recommendation) ___ Interview Date (one interview for all interested trips) __ Monday, October 17 in Greenwood at ADS beginning at 4:00 p.m.
__ Sunday, October 30 in Greenwood at ADS beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Please select the COUNTY based trips you are interested: NO INTERVIEW REQUIRED ___ Inter-State Exchange Trip/Wisconsin (to be determined) In 2017 Clark County will reach out to other States who are interested in participating
___ WisconsIn-State Trip/Late June or July Youth in grades 5th – 8th as of October 1, 2016 Travel with Clark County youth to an area in Wisconsin that the youth choose and set up a travel itinerary.
Please select the STATE based trips you are interested: INTERVIEW REQUIRED ___ Space Camp/April 20—24, 2017 *For grades 6 to 8 as of October 1, 2016 Huntsville, Alabama at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
___ 4-H American Spirit East Experience/Dates (TBD—first week June) *For Grades 9 to 10 as of Oct. 1, 2016 Indiana/Ohio/Pennsylvania/New York/Canada
___ Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference/ June 26—29, 2017 *For Grades 8 or higher as of October 1, 2016 Madison, WI
___ Leadership Washington Focus/ July 2017 (TBD) *For Grades 6 to 8 as of October 1, 2016 Washington D.C.
___ Citizenship Washington Focus CWF (tentative dates): *For Grades 10 to 12 as of October 1, 2016 ___ June 17—25 ___ June 24—July 2 ___ July 8—16 Washington, DC
Please select the NATIONAL based trips you are interested: ___ National 4-H Conference/March 24—30, 2017 Washington, DC *For Grades 10 to 12 max age of 18 as of 1/1/2017 ___ National 4-H Congress/November 24—28, 2017 Atlanta, Georgia *For Grades 10 to 12 max age of 18 as of 1/1/2017
Please select the INTERNATIONAL based trips you are interested: ___ Summer Inbound International Exchange (July – August, 2017) 4 week program / Hosting youth ages 10 – 18 years of age Countries: Argentina, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway,
___ Summer Outbound International Exchange (July – August, 2017) 4 or 8 week program
___ Academic Year Inbound International Program (July or August 2017 through May-June 2018)
For more information please check our website at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-excursions-trips/
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Loyal Lads & Lassies / August / Sydney Schultz Stetson Rueth led us in the pledges. As role call was taking place, the members of the club observed a jar full of erasers and tried to guess how many there were. The club discussed the float for the upcoming Loyal Corn Fest. We decided how we were going to decorate it, who was going to help, where
we were going to decorate it, and at what time. Ryleigh and Trevyn Wilke gave speeches towards the end of the meeting. Lucky Clovers / July / Rachel Stiemann Ian Slone presented his demonstration on modeling clay. Nathan Stiemann, Max Koepp, and Zach Magnus reported on summer camp. It was a wonderful experience, and the fishing was fun. All
the members that attended summer camp would attend next year. Bowling was reported as being a small group that attended. Nicolas Stiemann reported on the softball tournament. Our fair promotional sign received second place in the county judging. Members discussed the possibility of recycling at the fair. Each bin will be assigned to a specific family for emptying. The new bylaws were brought before the members by the officer’s board for approval. Members discussed the possibility of putting on a petting zoo at the Family Fun Festival. Members were reminded to hand in their record books to the general leaders by September 6. Next meeting date is Monday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. at Globe Church Maplewood Badgers / August / Leah Nieman Pledges led by Levi Dommer and Aubrey Rueth Cassie Gosse reported on working at the Colby Cheese Days water station and Katerina Kolzow reported on Dairy Showmanship Discussed travel plans for state fair, fair prep day, fair sign contest Lydia Nieman did a demonstration with her dog. Reseburg Ramblers / July / Emily Micke Historians need pictures of softball. They have been working hard on the scrapbook keep up the good work girls! Committee Reports: Softball—Having a blast, it really fun!; Picnic—the club picnic is August 28 you can camp over if you want! We still need people for THURSDAY for our foodstand shift Kristina LeCloux submitted receipts for scrapbooking and was reimbursed. Next meeting is August 28, 1:00 p.m. at Petranovich's pond. Romadka / August / Brandon Jakobi Roll call was something you brought to the fair Discussed softball sportsmanship and the 4-H foods stand shifts for next year We received most colorful cow for the “saw cow” and talked about what we should
change for next year. Reminded members that 4-H enrollment online starts September 1 and ends
October 15 Reports given by Aydin Mt. Olympus), Caleb and Hunter (football),
Abby (horseback riding), Justin (bugs), and Kayla (Olympics)
CLARK COUNTY 4-H CLUB NEWS
Minutes not submitted by the following clubs:
Beaver Center/Jolly Workers Chili Christie Mounders Clover Patch Kids Greenwood Satellites Happy Valley Parks Happy 13 Pleasant Ridge Thorp Pine Valley TC Clovers TC Partners Willard Braun Woodgrove Workers
To save on pages in the newsletter you can find the Leaders Federation Joint Leaders Meeting minutes from July on our website at http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-leaders-federation-information/
There was no meeting in August.
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September 2016
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
4 5 Labor Day Courthouse closed
6 7 8
6p Ldr. Fed. Bylaw
Workgroup - ADS
9 10
11 12
7:30p Dairy Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
13
6:30p Leaders Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
14
7:30p Sheep Meeting
Holy Rosary Church - OWEN
15 4-H Awards Forms due 4-H Record Books due
16 17
18 19
7:30p Fairboard Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
20
21
7:30p Swine Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
22 23 24
Family Fun Fest
Greenwood HS
11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
25
4p Record Book
Review - ADS
7:30p Jr. Leader Mg
ADS—Greenwood
26
7p Leaders Banquet
Greenwood Legion Hall
27
28
6:30p Rabbit Mtg./ Poultry Mtg.
7p Beef Mtg.
8P Livestock Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
29
After School STEM
program
Abbotsford Library
4:00 p.m.
30
October 2016
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
4-H Summer 2017 Trips DUE 9a - 3p Robotics training in Chippewa Falls
2
National 4-H Week
3
National 4-H Week
4
National 4-H Week
5
National 4-H Week
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National 4-H Week
7
National 4-H Week
8
National 4-H Week
9 10
7:30p Joint Leaders Mtg. Loyal City Hall
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12 13 14 15
16 17
4p 4-H Excursion Trip Interviews ADS—Greenwood 7:30p Fairboard Meeting ADS—Greenwood
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19 20 21 22
Rabbit Fun Show Fair Grounds
23
12p 4-H Youth Awards Banquet 12:30p Program Greenwood School
24 25
26 27
Tentative After school 4-H STEM Abbottsford Library
28 29
30
2p 4-H Excursion Trip Interviews ADS—Grwd 7:30p Jr Leaders Meeting ADS—Grwd
31
Halloween
If you think you can or if you think you can’t, you are right! Anonymous
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November 2016
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
Junior Leaders Fall Forum Green Lake Conference Center
5
Junior Leaders Fall Forum Green Lake Conference Center
6
Daylight Savings ends
Junior Leaders Fall Forum Green Lake Conference Center
7 8
Election Day
9 10 11
Veterans Day
Courthouse closed
10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
12
13 14 15 16 17
Tentative After school 4-H STEM Abbottsford Library
18
Junior Leaders Youth As Partners in Civic Engagement Upham Woods
19
Gun Deer Season Junior Leaders Youth As Partners in Civic Engagement Upham Woods
20
Junior Leaders Youth As Partners in Civic Engagement Upham Woods
21 22 23 24
Thanksgiving
Courthouse closed
25
Courthouse closed
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27 28 29 30
December 2016
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15
Tentative After school 4-H STEM Abbottsford Library
16 17
18 19 20 21
1st day of Winter
22 23
Courthouse closed
24
Christmas Eve
25
Christmas Day
26
Courthouse closed
27 28
Tentative Discovery Day
29 30 31
New Year’s Eve