In this issue:

Calendar; Leaders Association, General Info, Pancake Fundraiser info

2-3

ArtBeat! Livestock Project Schedule

4

Older Youth Council 5

OYC Meeting Minutes, WI 4-H Found. Scholarship

6

4-H On the Air 7

Club Minutes 7-11

Shooting Sports Startup Meeting

12-14

Livestock Beginner Mentorship Application

15

2016 Arts & Crafts Festival 16-18

2016 Drama Festival 19-22

2016 Photography Festival 23-24

Youth Leadership Derby 25

Speaking and Demo Contest Information

26-27

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

January 2016

Eau Claire County’s 4-H Newsletter

Clover Leaves

The University of Wisconsin-Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, identity as a veteran, mental or physical disability, or age in any of its programs or activities, or with respect to any of its employment policies, practices or procedures.

Learn By Doing 4-H uses “experiential learning” to allow youth to experience something with minimal guidance by an adult. Youth are presented with a question, problem, situation, or activity. By figuring out answers themselves, youth are learning and gaining experiences that they can then use in future situations. This model applies to all aspects of 4-H: community clubs, after school programs, and adult volunteer guidance. 1. Experience (Doing) Experience the activity: do it. Encourage youth to think about what they might see or what might happen by asking questions. 2. Share (What happened?) Share the results, reactions, and observations publicly. Describe the results of the experience and reactions. 3. Process (What’s important?) Process by discussing, looking at the experience, analyzing, reflecting. Relate the experience to the targeted subject matter and life skills being learned. 4. Generalize (So what?) Generalize to connect the experience to real-world examples. Connect the subject matter and life skill discussion to the larger world. 5. Apply (Now what?) Apply what was learned to a similar or different situation; practice. Use the new subject matter and life skill experiences in other parts of their lives. Sara Novotny 4-H Youth Development Agent

Eau Claire County UW-Extension Office Phone: (715) 839-4712 Website: eauclaire.uwex.edu 227 1st Street West Altoona, WI 54720 Fax: (715) 839-6277 Facebook: facebook.com/eauclairecountyuwex

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Project Literature Need 4-H publication materials?

EC County 4-H’s Publication Library just grew! In addition to materials for the many projects we al-ready had, we just received publications on the fol-lowing project areas:

Adult Leadership Service Learning Scale Models Theatre Arts Health Science: Wind Power and

Robotics Celebrate Art Photography Sewing

See the full library list here: “Project Literature Li-brary”. Come to the UWEX Office to check-out materials for a month, free!

If you are a club officer: Sara has publications to help you better understand your duties! Contact UWEX to borrow them.

Looking for Cloverbud materials? Contact Sara.

You can always purchase your own items at

www.4hmall.org

Does your club or project group have a Facebook page?

Let us know about it so UWEX can be a fan. Be sure your club/project “likes” EC County UWEX—let us help each other get the word out!

New to 4-H this year? Be sure to “like” Eau Claire County UW-Extension, and the

Expo Center, on Facebook to

stay current of 4-H and Fair info!

CLUBS!

Submit the minutes from your last meeting or admission in the Clover Leaves, so your members can see the highlights and other

clubs can see your good example!

Email to Sara by the 20th of

each month.

GOT NEWS? If you have 4-H information to include in the Clover

Leaves, please submit it by the 20th of each month!

Send it to Sara at sara.novotny@co.eau-claire.wi.us

Source: 4-H.org/Pinterest

January 1-Office closed 5-Leaders Association, 7pm, UWEX Office 8-9-Winter Camp 27-Fair Committee, 7pm, UWEX Office February 1-OYC Meeting at the new Pleasant Valley Fire Station 15-Livestock Project Meeting, 7pm, O-F 17-Fair Committee, 7pm, UWEX Office 20-MAQA Training, 9:30am, UWEX 21-Sarah Nelson Memorial Pancake Fundraiser 22-Speaking/Demo Contest, 6pm, UWEX March 8-Leaders Association, 7pm, UWEX Office 12-Drama Fest, Dunn County 14-State 4-H/Youth Conf Orientation, 6:30pm, Chippewa UWEX 16-Fair Committee, 7pm, UWEX Office April 4-Livestock Project Meeting, 7pm, Augusta 8-Sheep/Goat/Swine Weigh In, 3pm-7pm, Expo 9-Sheep/Goat/Swine Weigh In, 9am-11am, Expo 25-MAQA Training, 6:30pm, Augusta 27-Fair Committee, 7pm, UWEX Office

Calendar of Events

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Leaders Association

VISIT the 4-H events calendar to see all things Eau Claire County 4-H!

Notify us of any additions or corrections.

Online 4-H Calendar

Attention 4-H Leaders!

2016 Meeting Dates have been set:

January 5th

March 8th

May 10th

June 7th

September 13th

November 8th

Exec Board will meet at 6:30pm

Full Leaders meetings will begin at 7:00pm

Mark your calendars now for the Sarah Nelson Memorial Pancake Fundraiser, to be held on Sunday, February 21. Watch here for more details!

Sarah Nelson Memorial Pancake Fundraiser

ArtBeat! 2016

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It’s time to start thinking about 4-H ArtBeat! 4-H Art Beat! was created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders and is the introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication! ArtBeat! will be held March 18 and 19, 2016, at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells. The weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, and more!

4-H members will explore their own creativity while discovering the great variety of 4-H Arts & Communication experiences available to them now and in the near future. Session leaders will be 4-H older youth, adult leaders and 4-H staff members with a wealth of experience to share. Youth and adult participants will rotate through a variety of sessions which are hands-on and active and held at various sites throughout camp. Both youth and adult participants stay in the warm and cozy heated cabins! Camp begins Friday evening at 7 pm and ends Satur-day afternoon at 3 pm.

The $50.00 dollar fee will include all materials and supplies, (including a very cool ArtBeat! backpack!) special snacks, overnight lodging and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Why not get a whole carload of youth and adults together for some genuine 4-H bonding time?

Come join the excitement of this opportunity available to some of our youngest (and often most enthusiastic!) 4-H members! Register early! This camp fills up fast!

Registration Deadline: February 19, 2016 For more information click Here

Livestock Project Schedule Livestock Project 2016

Monday, February 15, 2016 – 7PM in Osseo – Meeting #2 Saturday, February 20, 2016 – 9:30AM MAQA at the Extension Office Monday, April 4, 2016 – 7PM in Augusta – Meeting #3 Friday, April 8, 2016 – 3PM – 7PM Sheep, Goat and Swine Weigh-In at Expo

Saturday, April 9, 2016 – 9AM – 11AM Sheep, Goat and Swine Weigh-In at Expo Monday, April 25, 2016 – 6:30PM MAQA in Augusta July 27th – July 31st – Eau Claire County Fair Wednesday, August 3, 2016 – Carcass Judging at Augusta Meats Friday, August 5, 2016 – Awards Banquet

Exhibitors and Families please note that this year it will be required to attend at least 1 of the first two meetings to be eligible to participate in the project. Any questions, contact Lisa Vetsch.

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Older Youth Council Meeting Minutes

2016 Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships

OYC December Secretary’s Report December 7th, 2015

Before the meeting we hosted Officer Training, where the OYC Officers trained and collaborated with officers of clubs to be the best that they could be.

After Allison’s Drama Icebreaker, pledges, roll call, and the secretary’s report, Trent read the Treasurer’s report. We ended with checking at $11,204.51 and savings at $7,977.36.

In Old Business we discussed meeting locations, and the Union Town Hall was brought up. Michaela motioned to hold the February OYC meeting at the Cleghorn Fire Station and the motion was seconded by Hunter and passed. We also discussed the grant program and Katrina, Allison, Alison, and Dakota will present next meeting on how to market it. For Officer Training we suggested that it should be shortened from one hour, and tabled it until March to decide whether or not we wanted to do officer training and possibly a recordbook seminar in Au-gust.

In New Business we talked about 4-H Day at the Fair, where we did the clover hunt, mint milkshakes, the 4-H store, 4-H themed kid’s day tent games, and we wore our 4-H shirts, and Dalton, Kevin, and Morgan volunteered to run the committee. Winter Camp counselors talked about Winter Camp. The Sarah Nelson Pancake Break-fast was discussed, the date is February 21st and Allison, Alison, Sammy, Dakota, Emily, and Katrina are forming the committee. We also decided that mini muffins should be upped to 3 dozen per person. Relay for Life on June 3rd and Katrina will have information next meeting. For the Winter Outing suggestions included the Badlands and Bruce Mound, and we decided on Bruce Mound on January 30th at 1pm, motioned by Alison and seconded by Mason. The 2016 Banquet will be on November 5th, which was passed with a motion by Alison and a second by McCabe. Katrina will email Erin from Azura for a date on Christmas Caroling.

Allison presented on State Teams, which range from Communications Team, Drama Company, and Arts Team,

and have plenty of opportunities waiting for the members of OYC. The traveling trophy was lost by Hunter (or

Jenny, it’s a controversy) and Birthdays were celebrated with the greatest rendition of “Happy Birthday” OYC has

ever done. The meeting was adjourned.

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education in 2016. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals.

To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships, students must have been a 4-H member for at least one year, have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the 2016-2017 academic school year.

To be considered for financial support, applications (cover letter, résumé, project list and digital photo) must be received via email by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation on or before March 15, 2016. For more details click Here

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1st Saturday Of The Month

Month Club/Group Contact Phone

January-5th

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

4-H On the Air

Club Minutes Pleasant Valley Clovers 4-H Club December 6, 2015 The meeting was held at the Brackett Legion. The meeting was called to order by Cullen Kortbein. Pledges were said. Roll call was taken by saying your favorite Christmas song. Kaitlynn, Allison, Lindsay, Ashlyn, Kylee, Camryn, Cierra , Cul-len, Creed, Brett, Teresa, and Emma were present. The secretary’s report was read. A motion was made by Brett and se-conded by Creed to accept the secretary’s report. The treasurer’s report was read. For old business, members reported on sharing Thanksgiving cards with residents at The Clairemont and bell ringing at Fes-tival Foods for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

For new business, Wathke’s will check into volunteering at Feed My People Food Bank in February. Kortbein’s will check into ice skating for the January meeting.

The next OYC meeting is tomorrow night. Officers were encouraged to attend the officer training at 6 pm. For the Leader’s Report, Kathy shared some of the upcoming activities such as Speaking Contest and Winter Camp. Check the Clover Leaves. Our club should consider signing up for 4-H on the Air this year. There is Adult Leader training Tues-day night. Kathy handed out the plaques to last year’s new members and some new certificates. A motion was made by Brett and seconded by Camryn to adjourn the meeting. After the meeting, we had our Christmas Party. Camryn and Cierra led us in the 51 Dice Game Gift Exchange. Then, Cullen led a table prayer and we had a potluck supper. Minutes by Secretary, Allison Duerkop

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Club Minutes Country Cousins—November 16 Meeting report

Marisa McLain called the meeting to order at 7:05 and led flag pledges. Roll call was taken with the question of “what is something you are thankful for?”

The Secretary’s report was read by Laura. Cash approved and Eric 2nd.

Kayla read the Treasurer’s report, which was approved by Gretchen and 2nd by Cash.

It was discussed if we would do Drama Fest. No one was certain of the date, but it is in about March. The Trail-blazers club had asked if we were interested in doing it with them. Everyone who had done it commented on how fun it was and that it was something to consider. Anyone interested was told to sign up. It was not decided upon whether or not it was something we would do.

Potentially conflicting dates were brought up; Monday, February 15th and Monday, April 1st. The February 15th meeting was discussed being changed to the 22nd.

We discussed whether to join the Truax Eagles in Music Fest. The date to register was sometime before November 21st.

Members were reminded of the OYC (Older Youth Council) meeting on December 7th. And the Beef weigh in on December 12th.

A winter camp at Beaver Creek reserve was brought up. It is a camp for grades 6-8 and will be held on Jan-uary 8-9. There will be team building, camping, and much more. It is $40 to register. Registration must be in by December 11th. See cloverleaves for more details. http://eauclaire.uwex.edu/clover-leaves-newsletter-2/.

Members were reminded of the livestock meeting on February 15th in Osseo. It is mandatory for exhibitors who intend to sell an animal in the auction and missed the earlier meeting.

Mentorship applications were handed out. It is an opportunity to encourage and help out exhibitors new to their animal species. Marisa is in charge and will hook up mentors with exhibitors new to the project. Mentors are there to answer questions and help out exhibitors with two or less years of experience.

Bell ringing for the Salvation Army was discussed. The time that was contemplated was December 12th from 12-5, but the location wasn’t certain.

Caroling was discussed. It was decided that everyone would also hand out cards. Once again, location was-

n’t certain. The new time for the December meeting is 6:30 so we could go possibly to Wunderha-ven from 7:15 to 7:30 afterwards. Each family was assigned to make five cards to hand out.

Laura agreed to type out meeting recaps to send out to members.

Bell ringing and caroling will be the December activity. Families were also assigned to bring a dozen cookies to the December meeting. If you left a pie tin at the fair, it is probably at the extension office. Tie blankets were brought up to maybe a club activity. It was agreed on that it would not be for the De-cember meeting, but perhaps January.

George made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:51. Cash 2nd.

Autumn did a demonstration on Legos, Caleb on his cardboard challenge game, Eric on shooting sports, and

Laura on energy conservation.

Club Minutes

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Eau Claire Adventurers’ Secretary’s Report The November 8, 2015 meeting of the Eau Claire Adventurers was called to order at 4:46 pm at Brunswick Town Hall. Pledges were led by Rosalie Nowlan. There were no Secretary’s Minutes from October. Treasurer’s Report by Marie Ronnander. A motion to accept it was by Rosalie Nowlan and seconded by Amelia Shiel. Youth Reports:

☺Camping, people talk about what was exciting/most fun

Leader’s Report by Kristina Beuning ☺Register online to 4-H online.com to sign up for at least one project by November 15, 2015 ☺Winter Camp, January 8-9

Old Business: ☺None

New Business: ☺Nonprofit Presentations, vote for donations, voting winners were Bob’s House for Dogs and Trinity Eques-

trian Center ☺Bell Ringing Scheduling, Volunteering, Tim Siecter is the coordinator, made a motion by Rosalie Nowlan,

seconded by Amelia Shiel ☺ecret Santa, get your secret Santa up to 3 things, $10/$15 limit

Additional Notes: ☺Next meeting at December 13, 2015 at 4:30 pm at Brunswick Town Hall ☺Demos by Maggie Wiltgen and Rosalie Nowlan ☺Snack: Nowlan ☺Drink: Shiel ☺Community Table: Beuning ☺Education by Ronnander

Meeting adjourned at 5:40 pm. A motion to accept it was by Daniel Murray and seconded by Rosalie Nowlan.

Source: 4-H.org/Pinterest Source: 4-H.org/Pinterest

Club Minutes

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OYC December Secretary’s Report—December 7th, 2015

Before the meeting we hosted Officer Training, where the OYC Officers trained and collaborated with officers of clubs to be the best that they could be.

After Allison’s Drama Icebreaker, pledges, roll call, and the secretary’s report, Trent read the Treasurer’s report. We ended with checking at $11,204.51 and savings at $7,977.36.

In Old Business we discussed meeting locations, and the Union Town Hall was brought up. Michaela motioned to hold the February OYC meeting at the Cleghorn Fire Station and the motion was seconded by Hunter and passed. We also dis-cussed the grant program and Katrina, Allison, Alison, and Dakota will present next meeting on how to market it. For Of-ficer Training we suggested that it should be shortened from one hour, and tabled it until March to decide whether or not we wanted to do officer training and possibly a recordbook seminar in August.

In New Business we talked about 4-H Day at the Fair, where we did the clover hunt, mint milkshakes, the 4-H store, 4-H themed kid’s day tent games, and we wore our 4-H shirts, and Dalton, Kevin, and Morgan volunteered to run the commit-tee. Winter Camp counselors talked about Winter Camp. The Sarah Nelson Pancake Breakfast was discussed, the date is February 21st and Allison, Alison, Sammy, Dakota, Emily, and Katrina are forming the committee. We also decided that mini muffins should be upped to 3 dozen per person. Relay for Life on June 3rd and Katrina will have information next meeting. For the Winter Outing suggestions included the Badlands and Bruce Mound, and we decided on Bruce Mound on January 30th at 1pm, motioned by Alison and seconded by Mason. The 2016 Banquet will be on November 5th, which was passed with a motion by Alison and a second by McCabe. Katrina will email Erin from Azura for a date on Christmas Car-oling.

Allison presented on State Teams, which range from Communications Team, Drama Company, and Arts Team, and have

plenty of opportunities waiting for the members of OYC. The traveling trophy was lost by Hunter (or Jenny, it’s a contro-

versy) and Birthdays were celebrated with the greatest rendition of “Happy Birthday” OYC has ever done. The meeting was

adjourned.

Beef River PaceSetters—November Meeting 11-22-15

~Before the November Meeting a food stand meeting was held~ The November Meeting was held at the Eleva Fire Hall. Before hand was a potluck. The meeting started at 5:30. Roll call was what's your favorite Thanksgiving food. Secretary's report read by Allison. Treasurer's report read by McKenzie.

New Business: December 20th is the next meeting. Christmas Caroling will be at 4 p.m. and the party will be at 5 p.m. on De-cember 20th. Five club members reviewed the Trick or Treat at Schultz's Barn. Five club members also reviewed the clubs Halloween party. On December 12th from 9:30 to 2 p.m. there will be a Christmas Gala at Schultz's Barn in Eleva. Dress festive or in club t-shirts. Five club members reviewed the county banquet. Allison, Isabell, and McKenzie went to 4-H on air with Bob Bosold at the Eleva-Strum High school. If you haven't enrolled please do so ASAP!

New Business: Winter Camp for 6th graders-8th graders is $40, registration is due by December 11th. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05. No Demonstrations. Club Award Ceremony was held after the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted: Ella of the Beef River PaceSetters

Club Minutes

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Rodell Busy Bee’s December Meeting: Kayla Martinson call the meeting of the Rodell Busy’s Bee’s to order on December 2, 2015 Chase Veenendall led the club in pledges. Kevin Kitchen red role call the topic was “What is your favorite part of Christmas?” Kevin did not have the minuets of the last meeting present Maralyn Boettcher read the treasures report. Brennen Veenendall made to motion to accept the treasures

repot second by DJ Schroder

Old Business: Club T-Shirts: We would purchase one screen for one side for a T-Shirt and everybody is getting new shirts. Kayra Schroeder made the motion for the T-Shirts and Noah Schroeder second it. Wreath Income: The total income for the club was $867. County Banquet: There were three members that attended and each won some awards. The club also want received some awards. New Business: Action City: Action City was decided on over Chaos for a club meeting in January Activity. January Demonstrations: Jackson & Kyle Laxson. Other: December Demonstrations: Noah Schroeder, Maralyn Boettcher, and Abby Boone. Community service Project Surprise: Blankets were handed out to the kids to return this meeting, and please

turn back into the flower shop for next week. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned Brennen made the motion and was seconded by Chase. After the meeting we had the Christmas exchange.

Kevin Kitchen Secretary

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Eau Claire County 4-H Shooting Sports

PERMISSION STATEMENT

Name of Youth ___________________________________________________________________

Address

City, State & Zip

4-H Club

Age (as of 4-1-2011) Phone Number

I hereby give permission for my child to be involved in the 2011 Eau Claire County Shooting Sports Pro-

gram. I understand that my child will be working around and shooting with live ammunition and/or ar-

rows.

I give permission for pictures of my child to be taken to be used for publicity of Wisconsin 4-H Shooting

Sports and for educational purposes.

I release the University of Wisconsin-Extension, its employees and volunteer 4-H leader(s) from any fi-

nancial responsibility for sickness/accident to my child(ren) while in transit to or from, and in attendance

at any of the shooting sports meetings, practices, or events. I hereby authorize the event’s responsible per-

son to incur expense considered necessary to insure prompt attention in case of serious sickness/accident.

I agree to pay for necessary expenses incurred, if this is not covered by an accident/sickness insurance

policy.

I understand that I/we must provide adequate eye protection for my child(ren) with safety glasses that are

Z78 certified by OSHA standards.

I also understand that during the course of shooting sports training, it may be necessary to touch or posi-

tion my child to demonstrate such topics as live firing, shooting positions, correct stance, different carries,

and basic gun handling.

Additionally, I hereby give consent to the official in charge to use reasonable disciplinary action with my

child(ren) while in a shooting sports activity.

_______________________________________________ _____________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian Signature of Participant Date

_______________________________________________ _____________________

Name of Physician Clinic or Hospital Telephone Number

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Eau Claire County 4-H Shooting Sports Consent of Parents

Medical Care and Treatment Form This form must be completed for each participant each year when enrolled in the Shooting Sports Program. This infor-

mation will be kept confidential and used only for the welfare of the participant.

Date ____________________________ Please Circle: Male Female Birthdate ________________ Age _____ Name __________________________________________________________ Last First Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ Number and street City State Zip In case of emergency contact: Parent/Guardian name ________________________________________ Phone ( ) ____________________ __________________________________________________ __ Work Phone ( ) _____________________ Other Person _________________________________________________ Phone ( ) ___________________ Relationship to child __________________________________________________ Physician’s Name/Clinic ______________________________________ Phone ( ) _____________________ Health Insurance Company ______________________________________ Policy # ________________________ Other ways to contact: Pager, cell phone ________________________________ code ______________________

-----------------------------------------------------------------4-H Health Statement----------------------------------------------------------- Health History (check, giving appropriate dates) Bronchitis ___________________________________ onvulsions/seizures ____________________________ Fainting ___________________________________ Kidney trouble _____________________________ Diabetes ___________________________________ Heart Condition ____________________________ Recent Operations or Injuries ___________________ Ear Infection _____________________________ Asthma (controlled yes,no) ____________________ Behavior Problems _____________________________ Participant is allergic to: Foods (soecify)_______________________________________________________________________________ Medication: prescription or non-prescription drugs: Penicillin?___________ Aspirin? ______________________ Tetanus? _______________ Other? ____________________________________________________________ Serious Ivy, Oak or Sumac Poisoning _______________________ Bee or Insect Stings ____________________ Explain allergic reaction to allergies listed above ____________________________________________________ ____________________________ Prescribed Treatment ____________________________________________ Present dietary regulations ______________________________________________________________________ Present medications ___________________________________________________________________________ Any specific activities to be restricted? ____________________________________________________________ Immunizations: Tetanus: Date of last treatment ____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Medical Release This health history is correct as far as I know and the person herein described has permission to engage in all pre-scribed activities, except as noted by me and the physician. In case of medical emergency, I understand that every ef-fort will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached, I give my permission to the physician selected by the adult leader in charge to hospitalize and/or secure proper treatment for my child as named above. I, as the parent or legal guardian, give my consent. I do not hold the volunteers, Extension Agents, or the UW-Extension Office responsi-ble for accidents arising out of this program. I understand that as the parent/guardian signing this form, that I will be held financially responsible for any expenses above and beyond what the 4-H insurance will pay. I will notify in writing the volunteer/adult leader in charge if there are any changes in my child’s health condition and/or medications. __________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ (signature of parent/guardian)

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Livestock Project Mentorship Program

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Save the Date! Youth Leadership Derby

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Speaking and Demo Contest RULES Helping people speak in front of groups is one of the most important

life skills 4-H offers. One of the best ways to help 4-H members

prepare for the future is by helping them to become better public

speakers & demonstrators. With this in mind, we would like all Eau

Claire County clubs to work together to stress the importance of

speaking & demonstrations.

4-H Demonstrating The ability to demonstrate is an important speaking skill.

Demonstrating means that you show how to do or make something

while you talk Here are some tips:

Select something that you do well

Make attractive posters. Use large letters and space them so that

they are easy to read.

Assemble all materials necessary to complete your

demonstration.

Demonstrate as you talk.

Show the finished product.

Summarize the steps of the demonstration.

An educational brochure is available from the Extension Office on

how to do a demonstration.

DEMONSTRATION DIVISION Age categories and time limits:

Cloverbuds (K-2) - maximum time: 3 minutes

3rd & 4th Grade: 4-5 minutes

5th & 6th Grade: 5-8 minutes

7th & 8th Grade: 6-10 minutes

9th Grade & Up: 8-15 minutes

The categories listed below are types of demonstrations that can be

done in the contest. You may enter more than one category. You

may also enter as an individual and/or as a team in each category.

Formal Demonstrations - Showing and telling the audience how to

make or do something. Presents information through actions with an

explanation. Has an introduction, body, conclusion, and a time to

answer questions. Length is determined by your age group (see

above).

Illustrated Talk - Presents information with the use of visual aids

such as maps, charts, posters, graphs, pictures, slides, or models.

Has an introduction, body, conclusion, and time to answer questions.

Length is determined by age group (see above).

Action Center - Sharing ideas and showing how to do a skill in an

informal way. The audience should participate and ask questions

throughout the entire demonstration. The demonstrator converses

with the audience members who are standing around the

demonstration area. Audience participates by talking with the

demonstrator, trying things, doing, tasting, judging, asking

questions. Handouts may be used (instructions, recipes, etc.). Posters

or pictures can be used. The demonstration should be 15-30 minutes

long. A brochure is available at the Extension Office which gives

tips for planning and presenting your action center.

Recognition

All Demonstration Contest participants will receive a fair

ribbon.

Certificates will be awarded for each participant.

The top two demonstrations in the middle or high school

categories will also have the opportunity to represent Eau

Claire County at the 2016 State Fair (demonstrator must be at

least 12 years of age).

Fair premiums will be offered to all participants, except

Cloverbuds, as follows: Blue - $2.60, Red - $2.00, White -

$1.60, and Pink - $1.20.

The amounts listed above are for individual demonstrations. Team

demonstrations will be awarded a premium double the amount of the

individual premium. These premiums will be paid along with your

regular fair check. The deadline to register (late entries will NOT

receive fair premiums) is January 20th, 2016.

SPEAKING DIVISION The following are four categories and rules (enter any or all):

Original Speech

Cloverbuds: up to 1 minute (Grades K-2)

Novice: 1-2 minutes (Grades 3 & 4)

Junior: 2-3 minutes (Grades 5 & 6)

Intermediate: 3-4 minutes (Grades 7 & 8)

Senior: 4-6 minutes (Grades 9-13)

Rules:

1. Talk must be developed by the member who is presenting it. It

cannot have been given previously in another contest or previ-

ously critiqued.

2. Only Cloverbud & Novice division speakers may have their

speeches written out and read them. Junior through Senior divi-

sion speakers should use note cards.

Interpretive Reading

Cloverbuds: Up to 1 minute (Grades K-2)

Novice: 1-2 minutes (Grades 3 & 4)

Junior: 2-3 minutes (Grades 5 & 6)

Intermediate: 3-4 minutes (Grades 7 & 8)

Senior: 4-6 minutes (Grades 9-13)

Rules:

1. Readings may be either prose, poetry, original, or a selected

reading. If not original, the author should be credited.

2. All readers should use full-size copies of their selections (NO

notecards). Please mount your copy on construction paper or

other heavy paper (8 ½ x 11” or 9 x 12”). Do NOT read your

selection from the book.

3. Create an introduction to introduce your reading.

Contact the Extension Office for an information sheet that provides

more information and tips for doing Interpretive Readings.

4-H Promotion - Your chance to promote 4-H. Tell why you are in-

volved and why others should join. Props or visual aids are optional.

Novice: 1-2 minutes (Grades 3 & 4)

Junior: 2-3 minutes (Grades 5 & 6)

Intermediate & Senior: 3-4 minutes (Grades 7-13)

Dynamic Duo - For a team of two - may be two 4-H members of any

age or combination of ages or a 4-H member and an adult. This is an

interpretive reading consisting of a dialogue for two. Up to 6 minutes

in length.

Recognition

A top overall speaker in each age division (except Cloverbuds) will

be selected.

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Return to: Eau Claire County Extension Office, 227 1st

St. West, Altoona, WI 54720

Deadline: January 20th, 2016 (late entries will receive fair premium)

NAME(S)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

GRADE(S) _____________________ CLUB(S) _________________________________________________

Check and list your entries below:

_____ Original Speech - Title:_____________________________________________________________

_____ Interpretive Reading – Title:________________________________________________________

_____ 4-H Promotion – Title: _____________________________________________________________

_____ Dynamic Duo – Title: ______________________________________________________________

_____ Demonstration – Title: ___________________________ ____ Team ____ Individual

_____ Illustrated Talk – Title: ___________________________ ____ Team ____ Individual

_____ Action Center – Title: ____________________________ ____ Team ____ Individual

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