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Rock County 4-H
CloverpatchCloverpatch June 2017
What’s Inside
Graduations… 4-H projects… Summer fun...
Congratulations to our graduating high school seniors and those graduating out of 4-H! Not only have you achieved in the 4-H program, but you’ve also succeeded with your academics. We are very proud of you and your accomplishments! June is the beginning of summer, and time fills up. Don’t procrastinate with your fair projects—get busy on them early! Remember that your leaders and junior leaders are there to help. Try to document your progress and what you learn either by taking pictures or writing a short story. These can be added to your record book! Also send them to your club Historian. Finally, the last “H” in our 4-H pledge stands for Health. Remember these healthy habits: Use sunscreen. Don’t text while driving. Stay hydrated. Teach kids to swim. Swim with a buddy. Never leave babies, children, or pets in a parked car
(even with the windows cracked open). Wear a bike helmet. Limit screen time (go outside instead!). Check yourself, your children, and your pets for ticks.
We hope you have a HEALTHY and SAFE summer.
Happy Summertime, Everyone!
Did You Know?......................................2
Club Happenings……………….…......2-3
Leadership………………………..….…...3
Special Projects & Activities……......3-5
Communication & Cultural Arts……….5
Home and Family………………………...5
Animal Science…….……….…............6-7
Cloverbud Corner…….………...………..7
Mechanical Science……………………...8
Environmental Education………...........8
Tractor Safety…..………..…...…………..9
Fair Facts…………..………..…...…….9-10
Calendar………………….…..............10-11 Photo Contests………………………….11
“4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.”
4-H Staff
Donna Duerst 4-H Youth Development Agent
Megan Rebout 4-H Youth Development Advisor
Kim Mork Support Staff
[email protected] 608-757-5696
Barb Francis Volunteer Cloverpatch Editor
Submissions due 1st Friday of month [email protected]
608-879-3562
UW-Extension Service Rock County
Office hours: 8 - noon and 1 - 5 Phone Number: 608-757-5696
Fax Number: 608-757-5581
UWEX Rock County Website http://rock.uwex.edu/
Wisconsin 4-H Website 4h.uwex.edu
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Did You Know?
which you’d like to help and let them know when you’re available OR be ready to say “YES!!!” when they request your help! The contact information for each superinten-dent can be found at the beginning of the department in the Fair Premium Book.
Let’s ALL work together to make this year’s fair judging experience a positive one for our youth!
Questions about the Fair Book or Fair Entry? If you have questions pertaining to the Fair Book or fair entry, who should you call? Mary Check at the Fair Secretary’s Office, 755-1470, that’s who!
Rock County 4-H Calendar Don’t forget to check the most up-to-date deadlines and activities on the Rock County 4-H calendar. It is available at http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/ under the 4-H Calendar tab.
Living Healthy Corner Did you know in 2005, youth spent an average of 6 hours and 30 minutes per day with screen time and in 2015 that number increased to 10 hours and 45 minutes a day? This means you spend more time on social media and watching TV than you do sleeping! Try to challenge yourself to limit the use of screen time to two hours or less a day and see how your communication skills and sleep improve.
River Valley 4-H News In our April River Valley 4-H meeting we had a movie activity. The family that hosted the activity brought Pixar shorts and movie snacks like popcorn and cookies. The whole club enjoyed watching the Pixar shorts and eating food as well.
During our meeting, we also announced our 2017 River Valley 4H Royalty Team members and they are: King Jack Elliott Prince Aiden Brink Princess Grace Fritsche Lord Liam MacPherson Lady Ava Ballou Cloverbud Court Members: Charlize Allen, Florence Becker, Brooklyn Boehlke, Emmalin Brink, Rowan MacPherson, Aiden Melton, Estela Villarello, Allison Robinson, McKenzie Rynes, and Hannah Speigelhoff.
Congratulations!! Aiden Brink, River Valley 4-H Reporter
Club Happenings
July/August Cloverpatch deadline = June 2 Send articles to [email protected].
New issues are posted by the fourth Friday of the month at http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/newsletter.
All clip art and photos are from http://pixabay.com/en/ or https://openclipart.org/. Neither site requires attribution.
Retirement Party for Donna
Calling all 4-H families, alumni, friends, and community partners!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 17 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at LaPrairie Grange Hall
3610 S. LaPrairie Town Hall Rd., Janesville to help us celebrate Donna Duerst’s retirement
and her impact on the Rock County 4-H program. Please bring any pictures, stories, and memories
you have had with Donna over the years. There may even be time for everyone
to sing their favorite camp song with her! Save the date and see you there!
Welcome, New Interns
Please join us in welcoming our two summer UWEX interns, Madeline Flynn and Kendra Holte. They both grew up in the Rock County 4-H club program, and we are excited for their help this summer! Madeline and Kendra will help with summer programming for UW-Extension including Strong Women, Agriculture, 4-H, and the FoodWise program.
Plan to Help at This Year’s Fair! There are a lot of changes to the judging schedule of the non-animal departments for this year’s Rock County 4-H Fair. BE SURE to check your Fair Premium Book for the entry and judging times for those departments because they may be different than in previous years!
In addition, the fair volunteers are going to need a LOT of help to make everything run smoothly. PLEASE consider helping out in ANY non-animal department this year! You can help with judging, assist in arranging exhibits, help with paperwork, move tables and chairs, and so on. Even a couple of hours would be greatly appreciated!
Please contact the superintendent of the department(s) in
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Cloverbud Day Camp Meeting The Cloverbuds will meet on Monday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. We will discuss the final groups for camp, make nametags, go over the schedule, and prepare crafts. If you are interested at all in becoming a counselor, please come to this meeting!
Project Leader Codes Leaders, don’t forget you have 4Honline access to see the youth in your club for the particular project. The passwords can be found at http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/files/2011/05/4honline-Leader-Codes.pdf.
4-H Leaders Council Budget Meeting and Requests for 2017-18
The 4-H Leaders Council Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, June 15, 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse to develop the proposed budget for 2017-18. Budget requests can be submitted by project committees, activity committees, or individuals. All requests must be in writing and are due by June 1 to the UWEX Office. Budget requests can also be e-mailed by June 1 to [email protected] or [email protected].
4-H Camp Registration Deadline is June 9! Rock County 4-H Cabin Camp and Outpost Camp will be held Monday, August 14 to Thursday, August 17. Cabin Camp is for campers in 3rd – 6th grades (ALL 6th grade campers will go to Cabin Camp) and each 4-H camper may bring one non 4-H friend! Outpost Camp is for 7th AND 8th grade campers. All grades are as of spring 2017 or as of the time of registration.
An informational flyer and registration form can be found at the end of the April Cloverpatch, which is also available on the UWEX website. Don’t delay, as registrations are due June 9. After that date, campers will be placed on a waiting list. Questions? Contact Donna at 757-5696 and leave a message or e-mail [email protected].
Ambassador Tent Help Needed The Ambassadors are asking youth and adults to help out at the Awareness Tent and Clover Corner during the fair. Shifts will be 2 hours long between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. You can face paint and help out with the Clover Corner activities. Contact an Ambassador or Megan for shifts!
Lima 4-H News On April 29 the Lima 4-H joined the Walworth County clubs of Whitewater, Richmond, and LaGrange for an afternoon of bowling fun. Other items have been: recruiting new members and getting ready for fair. Remember, Lima is always looking for new members, so contact us at [email protected].
Scott Krebs Jr., Reporter for Lima
Badger 4-H News Congratulations to Marie Kasprzak and Breanna Burdick on winning the Badger 4-H scholarships! Good luck on your future endeavors!
Thank you to all the Badger 4-H members who helped clean Palmer Park and the ravine behind Craig High School on April 29. We collected over 11 bags of trash. Good work, everyone!
Great job, all Badger 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Music and Drama Festival on May 6! Thank you to all parents, leaders, family, and friends for your support!
Nicholas Steponkus, Badger 4-H Reporter
Junior Council Meeting
Junior Council will meet on Monday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. Challenge yourself and get involved in what’s happening in 4-H on the county level. We will also be celebrating June Dairy Month with an ice cream social following the meeting! If you are in 7th grade or up, come join us!
Ambassador Meeting The Ambassadors will meet on Monday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. We will discuss the Awareness Center and stage bookings for the fair.
Senior Council Meeting
The 4-H Senior Council will meet on Monday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse. Several items of business regarding the Rock County 4-H Fair will be discussed, so every club should be represented at this meeting! All club chairs, co-chairs, advisory board members, and other adult leaders are invited and encouraged to join us as we work to make the meetings more relevant and enjoyable!
Leadership Special Projects
& Activities
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June Dairy Month Window Display Contest
June 2 is the deadline to register and have your window decorated, so don’t delay! Use your creativity to promote Wisconsin’s dairy products and alert the public to the importance of the dairy industry by decorating a window with the 2017 theme: “More Cheese Please!” To register, you MUST call the UWEX office at 757-5696 by June 2 with: 1) name of club; 2) name and phone # of contact person; 3) business name and address where window display is located; 4) directions on how to get there. Windows will be judged on neatness, originality, message conveyed, overall effectiveness, and creative design, and must remain in place until July 1.
Remember: You must follow the new theme!
Rock County Dairy Breakfast Looking for Volunteers June 10 6:30 - 11:00 a.m.
The Dairy Breakfast needs your help! Any 4-H members or parents who would like to help in the dining room should contact Nicole Speich ([email protected] or 289-0411) or Phyllis Broege (289-6113). Shifts are 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or any time available is appreciated! Thank you for your continued support of the Rock County Dairy Breakfast.
This year’s event will be at the Brandl Farm, 10817 E. Lake Shore Rd., Clinton. Plan to attend for a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and lots of fun things to see and do, such as take a farm tour, vote for your favorite crafty cow, watch the 10:00 a.m. HeatWave performance, and much more! For more info, check out the Rock County Dairy Promotion Council Facebook page! Or go to www.dairydaysofsummer.com.
Crafty Cow Contest at the Rock County Dairy Breakfast You are welcome to join our "herd" of painted, costumed, or whimsically transformed cut-out cows for our Crafty Cow Contest! This "moovelous" opportunity is being brought to you during June Dairy Month by the Rock Co. Dairy Promotion Council. Cash prizes will be awarded!
Cows are available for $25 to individuals and clubs and $50 to businesses. You can pick them up from Brandl Farm, 10817 E. Lake Shore Rd., Clinton, or Julie Funk, 1910 S. Co. Rd. J., Janesville. Return your decorated cow to the Dairy Breakfast host farm on Thursday, June 8.
The "herd" will be "grazing" during the June 10th breakfast and votes placed for their favorite cow by those attending. Contact Sandy Larson at 608-290-5545 or [email protected] to get your cow today!
Bakery Tent The Bakery Tent sign-up forms were handed out at the May Senior Council meeting and must be returned by June 15. The schedule for the Bakery Tent will be handed out at the June Senior Council meeting.
We are looking for someone to take over coordinating the Bakery Tent next year. The person(s) willing to do this should work with Kathy Heider at the fair this year to learn what is involved and how things are done on a daily basis. If you are interested and/or have questions, please contact Kathy at [email protected].
Cloverbud Fair Judges Needed Youth 8th grade and up can apply to be a Cloverbud judge at the fair on Tuesday, July 25. (Grades are determined by 4-H grade or the 2016-2017 calendar year). Younger youth who are interested can serve as an assistant. Please check the 4-H website for an application or ask your club leaders, as applications were distributed at the May Jr./Sr. Council meeting. Applications are due June 19. There will be an orientation/scheduling session at the Courthouse on July 6 at 6:00 p.m. for ALL judges and assistants, new and seasoned. Mark your calendars!
4-H Alums: Raise Your Hand! Raise Your Hand is a campaign to encourage 4-H alums to help empower the next generation of true leaders. Alumni who raise their hands by registering at http://4-h.org/raise-your-hand/ will be added to the new Wisconsin 4-H alum database. They’ll be able to pay it forward by volunteering and/or donating with Wisconsin 4-H. The top three states with the most alums on June 30 will win $20,000, $10,000, and $5,000 respectively for programming. Let’s help Wisconsin be one of the top three! Raise Your Hand by June 30!
4-H Volleyball Tournament 2017 Results Junior Teams #1 Turtle #3 Magnolia #2 Badger Sportsmanship: Badger
Participating teams: Badger, Bradford, Evansville, Harmony/Consolidated, LaPrairie, Magnolia, Newark Beloit, Plymouth, Renegades/Fulton, River Valley, Turtle
Senior Teams #1 La Prairie #3 Fulton #2 Johnstown/Milton Sportsmanship: LaPrairie
Participating teams: Badger, Consolidated, Evansville, Fulton, Johnstown/Milton, LaPrairie, Magnolia A and B, Plymouth/Newark Beloit, Renegades, Turtle A and B
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Music & Drama Festival Results Thank you to the Music & Drama Committee and everyone who put on the 2017 Music & Drama Festival. It was once again a marvelous day filled with Theatre and Music. Special thanks go to our judges, Bruno Tort Tabiera and Jean Nauer; UW-Rock County for the facility; Daryl Hansen and HeatWave for sound; Zea Becker for emcee; 4-H Ambassadors for concessions; and all the parents and volunteers who made the day happen.
Musical Performances:
Teen Beach Movie - Badger Showstoppers (Top Musical)
Fun with Disney - The Bradford Originals (Second Place Musical)
Disco Fever! - Renegades Rockstars
The Little Mermaid - Milton 4-H Jaw Droppers
Christmas in July, Fair Week - LaPrairie Singers
Theatrical Performances:
Hansel & Gretel and the Creepy Woods - Badger Drama Team (Top Theatrical)
Rise Above - Talented Turtles (Second Place Theatrical)
Goldilocks and the Clover Bears - Fulton 4-H
A Bad Case of the Clovers - Renegades 4-H Drama
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears - River Valley 4-H Players
Mini-Shows: Charlotte Franseen Jean Marti
Special Awards:
Best Actress - Charlotte Franseen, Renegades 4-H Drama
Best Actor - Carson Scanlon, Badger Drama Team
Best Supporting Actress - Steffi Farrey, Talented Turtles
Best Supporting Actor - Alex Doane, Badger Drama Team
Best Costumes - River Valley 4-H Players & Badger Drama Team
Best Script Interpretation - Badger Drama Team
Best Original Play - River Valley 4-H Players
Best Original Musical - Badger 4-H Showstoppers
Best Original Script - Talented Turtles
Best Use of Stage - Badger Drama Team
Best Use of Props - Fulton 4-H
Best Theatrical Cast - Renegades 4-H Drama
Best Musical Cast - Badger Showstoppers
Best Vocals - Jean Marti, The Bradford Originals
Best Song - La Prairie Singers - “All I Want for Fair Week is a Blue”
Best Choreography - Renegades Rockstars
Best Team Work - Milton 4-H Jaw Droppers
Most Efficient Youth Stage Crew - Badger Drama Team
Drawing and Painting Fair is coming up soon, and volunteers are needed to help out with judging day. If you are willing and able to help out, please contact me at 751-3858 or through Facebook.
Be sure to check your fair book as the date and times have changed.
For those in the Drawing and Painting project: If you would like to, you may submit one entry in the silent auction. It must be entered in the fair and judged. Please include a note attached to the entry tag letting me know that it is to be entered in the auction. There will be a short form to fill out that will be included with your art work. Exhibitors are responsible for finding their own bidders/buyers. Auction will be closed at noon on Sunday of the fair. Purchases may be paid for at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night, and ONLY auction items will be released at that time. If there are any other questions/suggestions, give me a call.
Sondra Austin 751-3858.
State 4-H Youth Photo Exhibit Congratulations to Marie Kasprzak, Badger 4-H!
Marie’s photo, “Serenity”, was selected as one of the Top 12 photos in the annual State 4-H Youth Photo Exhibit. There are more than 130 photos submitted for the exhibit each year, so being selected as a Top 12 photo is quite an achievement! In August, the entire exhibit is displayed at the Wisconsin State Fair and then becomes a traveling exhibit that can be borrowed through the Cooperative Extension Media Collection. To see Marie’s photo and the other Top 12 selections, go to http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/state-photo-exhibit/.
Clothing Revue at State Fair If you are interested in attending State Fair in the Clothing Revue project, you must exhibit in Style Revue and be 12 years old as of January 1, 2017. Winners will be chosen by the judge and will attend the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair. Participants plan and organize the clothing revue shows, attend workshops, participate in community service projects, and have fun networking with new people. There are four spots open for Rock County:
- two for Period 2 (August 5-7) and - two for Period 3 (August 7-10).
These dates will NOT be flexible as they have been in the past. If you have any questions, please contact Linda O’Leary at [email protected].
Communication & Cultural Arts
Home and Family
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2017 Wisconsin State Fair See http://wistatefair.com/competitions/junior-livestock/ for new information for 2017! All entries need to be postmarked or entered online by 7:00 p.m. June 7.
Area Animal Sciences Day Area Animal Science Days will be June 21 (Wood Co.), June 22 (Trempealeau Co.), and June 23 (Dodge Co.). Everyone is welcome even if you are not in an animal project. Registration is due June 2 to the host county. The entry fee is $10.00 per participant and $7.00 for lunch. Information can be found at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animal-science-days/.
4-H Dairy Judging Practices for the 2017 Rock County dairy judging are underway. If you are interested in being part of a team, contact Kristin Paul at [email protected].
LAST CHANCE – MAQA Training The last MAQA class is Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Craig Center. To register, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. After the June meeting, all who attended either the January or June meeting will receive a certificate. If you need a certificate before then, please contact Kim, and she will send you the Google link.
Rabbit Fun Day Saturday, June 17
Mark your calendars, bring your rabbits, and join us for a fun-filled ROCK COUNTY RABBIT FUN DAY on Saturday, June 17 at the Craig Center on the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds. THIS SHOW IS OPEN TO 4-H MEMBERS and FFA MEMBERS INTERESTED IN RABBITS. Come learn about rabbits and HAVE FUN!!
AGENDA FOR RABBIT FUN DAY: DOORS WILL BE OPEN BY 7 A.M. 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.: Entries for show and contests taken at registration table. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Classes will be provided on grooming, parts of the rabbit, tattooing, showmanship; general care of your rabbit, understanding your rabbit pedigree, and selecting a quality show rabbit. 10:00 a.m.: Rabbit Fun Show, Showmanship Contest, and Breed Identification Contest start.
Rabbit Fun Show Details: The cost to enter the rabbit show is $2.50 per rabbit. At the time of entry, each exhibitor will complete a show entry form and remark cards. Assistance will be provided to exhibitors to assist in this process. The breeds of rabbits eligible to be shown are those breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Assn. This is a non-cooped show. Exhibitors must furnish their own carrier/cage, and each cage/carrier must have a solid leak proof bottom. All animals must be perma-nently earmarked in the left ear. Awards will be given out for Best in Show, Best of Breed, Best Opposite Sex, and class placing from first to third; and participation ribbons.
Showmanship and Breed Identification Contest Details: These contests are free. Awards will be given out to the winners.
A food counter will be available throughout the day. All proceeds will be used to fund future Rabbit Fun Day events. We will have a raffle at the show, so we encourage all exhibitors and interested persons to donate items for the raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to help cover the costs of hosting this FUN DAY and to fund future RABBIT FUN DAYS AND CLASSES.
For further information, please contact Lynn Galbraith-Wilson at 608-758-0866.
Poultry Project Future Meetings
Mark your calendars! Poultry Barn set-up – Saturday, July 15 at 8:00 a.m. Please read all Poultry project rules in the fair book. If you have any questions, contact Ray Reilly at 884-3013.
Animal Science
Don’t Miss These Events!
Saturday, June 10 – Rock County Dairy Breakfast
at Matt & Dana Brandl Farm, 10817 E. Lake Shore Rd., Clinton
Wednesday, June 14 – Porkfest
at Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds
Friday, July 7 – Beef Producer’s Cookout
at Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds
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Horse & Pony Project Committee Horse & Pony Project Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse. The next meetings will be Thursday, June 1 and Thursday, July 6. Topics for discussion include planning of upcoming events and clinics. All Horse & Pony project and Horseless Horse project leaders and parents are invited to attend all project committee meetings! We need your input! Please join us!
Horse & Pony Open Show The Rock County 4-H Horse & Pony Open Show will be held Saturday, June 10 at Shotliff Farm, 9402 N. Berg Road, Evansville. The show starts at 8:00 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. There will be a food stand on the grounds. Requirements for participation are current Coggins test results (original and one copy); SEI approved safety helmet; and boots with heels. This show is a great opportunity to get your animal used to the facilities where our 4-H Fair shows will be held! Contact Cheryl Timp at 608-931-7198 or Brenda Uhe at 608-931-4694 for more information.
4-H Open Speed Fun Night Hosted by the Rock County 4-H Speed Team
The Horse & Pony project is sponsoring a 4-H Speed Fun Night on Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Shotliff Farm (see above for address). The event is open to ALL Rock County 4-H Horse & Pony Project members, and you do NOT have to be on the 4-H Speed Team to participate! There will be a one-time $5.00 fee for each horse and rider combination. Requirements for participation are the same as for the Open Show (see above.) Contact Johanna Utzig at 608-728-1221 for more information, and join us for a really fun evening!
State 4-H Hunt & Dressage Show The State 4-H Hunt & Dressage Show will be held June 30 - July 2 in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Contact Beverly or Autumn Quinn at 608-290-3387 for more information or go to the Wisconsin State 4-H Horse & Pony Project website, http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/wi-4-h-horse
-assn-handbook/ and scroll down to “Hunt and Dressage Show.” The registration deadline is June 7, so don’t delay! PLEASE NOTE: Your entry form MUST have the required signatures, including your project leader and Extension staff, so be sure to plan ahead to get those signatures!
4-H Horse & Pony Project Fair Shows Just a reminder that the Rock County 4-H Fair Horse Show will be held on Saturday, July 8, starting at 9:00 a.m. All horses must be checked in prior to the first lot number entered. The show will be held at Shotliff Farm, 9402 N. Berg Road, Evansville, and will be held rain or shine.
Contact Jenna Elliott at 608-751-3065 or Brenda Uhe at 608-931-4694 with questions.
Horseless Horse projects will also be judged on Sat., July 8 at Shotliff Farm. Check-in for Horseless Horse projects is 11:00 a.m., and they will be judged during the lunch break of the horse show. Contact Sheila Martin at 608-289-4313 or Brenda Uhe at 608-931-4694 with questions.
The 4-H Fair Pony Show will be held on Sunday, July 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. This show is for all equines 56” and under. Contact Jenna Elliott at 608-751-3065 or Brenda Uhe at 608-931-4694 with questions. There will be a food stand available both days. Also remember that you need to clean up around your trailer and the show grounds, so come prepared to stay and help out!
State 4-H Horse Expo Exhibitors Meeting There will be a mandatory meeting for all State 4-H Horse Expo exhibitors on Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Courthouse. ALL entry forms and fees will be due at this meeting, including entry forms for educational events. If you are exhibiting a horse or pony, please remember that a copy of a negative Coggins test within the 2017 calendar year will be required with your entry, and you MUST have a premise ID number.
Cavy & Hamster Fair Judging Cavy & Hamster fair judging will be on Sunday, July 30, in the Sale Arena. Vet check will be 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. There will be NO VET CHECKS AFTER 9:00 A.M.! Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m., starting with showmanship. All Displays and Posters in Class E MUST be entered in the Block Building on TUESDAY, July 25 between noon and 6 p.m. See pages 35-36 of the Fair Premium Book for more info. Exhibitors should plan to enter and exit Gate 4 with your animals. Animals are not allowed outside of the barn areas. Please take them home after the show. Bring your animal in a well-ventilated carrier/cage! Contact Mike/Kathy Farrey at 608-754-0139 or [email protected] if you have questions.
Hurry, Cloverbuds!
Don’t be “crabby”!
Remember to sign up for
Under the Sea Cloverbud Day Camp.
Camp date is Wednesday, June 21.
Deadline to sign up is June 1. Hurry!!
See http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/cloverbuds/
for registration form.
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Mechanical Science
Spot Landing Rockets and Gliders This year’s Spot Landing Rocket is the Alpha! One rocket and three A8-3 engines cost $10.00 and will be available at the Fair Secretary’s Office on the fairgrounds. The 4-H gliders for the Aircraft Spot Landing Contest are also available there for $1.00 each.
Don’t wait…get your rockets and gliders right away!
Attention, Mechanical Science Members and Leaders! Please see pages 53 and 54 of your fair premium book for additional information and RULES for all of the following events! Remember – pages 53 and 54!
4-H Fair Mountain Bike Ride and Hill Climb These events will be held on Saturday, June 3 at Rockport Park in Janesville. Registration and practice is at 8:00 a.m., and the events begin at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Bring your ANSA or Snell approved helmet (required) and be prepared for off-road riding!
4-H Fair Aircraft Fly The Rock County 4-H Fair Aircraft Fly will be Saturday, June 24 at the Parker High School athletic field in Janesville. Registration, final trimming, and set-up will be at 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Aircraft built to fly timed fly-off will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 25, same time and location. NOTE: The Aircraft Spot Landing contest will be held at the fair on Tuesday, July 25 at noon in front of the grandstand.
4-H Fair Bicycle Rodeo and Time Trials These fair events will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at the fairgrounds. PLEASE NOTE: June 27 is the CORRECT date for these events! Bicycle Rodeo registrations will be at 5:45 p.m. with the event beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Time Trials will be held at the conclusion of the rodeo at approx. 7:15 p.m. The rain date is Wednesday, June 28, same times and location. You MUST have an ANSA or Snell approved safety helmet to participate in all bicycle events.
4-H Fair Rocket Launch The officially judged rocket launch and spot landing contest will be held on Saturday, July 15 at Thresherman’s Park near Edgerton. Registration will be from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Judging and the spot landing contest will be from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please use the Cox Road entrance to Thresherman’s Park. The rain date (only in case of storms) is Sunday, July 16, 8:00 a.m. to noon at the same location.
4-H Fair Small Engine Judging The Rock County 4-H Fair Small Engine judging will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Thresherman’s Park, the same location as the 4-H Fair Rocket Launch. PLEASE NOTE: All engines must be present and registered by 12:30 p.m. Please use the Cox Road entrance to Thresherman’s Park. The engines must be returned to the fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 25 for exhibit and can have no gasoline in them at that time.
4-H Fair Bicycle Tour de 4-H The 4-H Fair Bicycle Tour will be on Saturday, July 22 beginning at the Lions Beach Boat Landing in Janesville (next to Lions Beach). Registration is at 5:00 - 5:15 p.m., and all tours will leave at 5:30 p.m. (rain or shine). All riders must wear ANSA or Snell approved safety helmets.
4-H Shooting Sports Competitive Shoots There are a number of competitive shoots open to Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports members across the state! Check out all the opportunities at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/events. Click on the specific event for more information on that event!
Upham Woods “Woods Writings” Check out the latest news from Upham Woods! Follow this link to the latest edition of the “Woods Writings” newsletter! http://fyi.uwex.edu/uphamwoods/woods-writings-newsletters/. The May issue includes information on the Upham Woods Family Camp, July 1 - 3, 2017, as well as other news and updates!
State 4-H Plant Science Day July 11 at Waushara Co. Fairgrounds
A fun way to learn about Horticulture Science! For info about this event, please see http://rock.uwex.edu/2017/05/11/state-4-h-plant-science-day/. Registration deadline is June 23.
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Fair Facts
Tractor Safety Training and Certification Class Rock County and Dane County are now working together
to provide the Tractor Safety Training and Certification classes. The class will now alternate between the counties year to year. This year’s class is June 20 - 23 at the West Madison Research
Station, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona. Registration opened May 1. You MUST be 12 years old by June 20, 2017, to participate. Information can be found at http://rock.uwex.edu/2017/03/09/tractor-and-machinery-safety-course/.
Online Fair Entries All fair entries need to be entered through the online entry link on the fair website (www.rockcounty4hfair.com). Click on the Exhibitor tab and then click Online Entry. The online entry site will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2017. All pen and stall fees, the recycle fee, and Beef bedding fee need to be paid online at the time you confirm/checkout your entries. Please contact the Fair Office (755-1470) for any questions regarding fair online entries and/or the Fair Premium Book. Remember: All pre-fair judged events must be entered online as well.
All exhibitors exhibiting in an animal project If you are planning on participating in Showmanship for the animal project you are entered in, you need to be sure to include your Showmanship entry on your entry form. If you do not enter it through the Rock County 4-H Fair online entries, you will not be able to participate in Showmanship.
PROJECT FORMS If you are participating in Fur & Feather Sale, you will need to go to the fair website (www.rockcounty4hfair.com) and download the sale forms. The forms and the fee must be turned into the Fair Office by 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2017. Several other forms and recipes are also available under Project Forms & Scholarships on the website.
Photo Boards Photo boards for the 2017 Photography project will be $3.00 each. Photo boards will be available while supplies last. The Fair Office has approximately 200 boards left and will not be reordering any more boards. Exhibitors can purchase 11”x14” sturdy mounting boards (color of your choice) at any of the local craft stores.
*******Archery Shoot – NEW LOCATION*******
The 2017 Rock County 4-H Fair Archery shoot will take place on Saturday, June 10 at HUNT N GEAR Archery Lanes, 4336 Milton Ave., Janesville, WI. Please contact the Archery Superintendent, Kevin Lloyd, at 608-879-9292 for any questions.
Attention Department Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents
Once again we would like to remind all Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents that a $7.00 discount season pass will be available to those who help in a department at the fair. You may purchase your pass at the Fair Office starting May 30.
2017 Fair Ticket Prices Exhibitor Wristband - $7.00 Leader/Supt. Season Pass - $7.00 Adult Single Daily - $8.00 thru July 14
$10.00 starting July 15 Adult Season Pass - $25.00 thru July 14
$35.00 starting July 15 Youth Daily Pass - $5.00 Youth Season Pass - $15.00 Parking pass (parking on the grounds) - $10.00 for
Superintendents, Extension Agents, and Fair Board Officers and Directors.
Exhibitor Wristbands
Exhibitor wristbands will be available the following hours: Saturday, July 22 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 24 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
BANDS WILL BE ON SALE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS AND MUST BE PURCHASED NO LATER THAN 8 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 24. After that date you will have to purchase a regular priced ticket at the gate. We understand that, in rare cases, some will be unable to wear the band due to work restrictions where you must operate machinery. In those cases your option is: Bring in a current year’s school picture (no larger than 2” X 3”) that has been laminated into a luggage tag (with heavy laminate) at an office supply store. Pictures that have been taped or self-laminated will not be accepted.
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Planter/Container Decorating Contest The Rock County 4-H Fair is sponsoring a Floral Planter/Container Decorating Contest. Each club/chapter that participates will receive a donation of $20.00 per club/chapter (not per planter) from the Fair Board. You may enter more than one planter for your club or chapter. Please review the guidelines below, as some changes have been made. In the past, the planters were provided for this contest. We will have a limited number of planters available for this year’s contest, or you may use a container of your own/choice (old chairs, small wheelbarrows, water tanks, watering cans, pails, etc.).
Planter Contest Guidelines Planters are available at the Fair Secretary’s Office. You may also use a container of choice.
Planter decorations will need to be in the planter with the flowers, or non-permanent decorations may be attached to the outside as long as the planter is still portable. If you use a container of choice, be sure that it is still portable, easy to move. Decorations on your container can be permanent. Appropriate filler should be used with the potting soil so the
planters/containers are not too heavy. Be sure that planter/container is identified with your club/chapter name.
Decorated floral planters/containers must be delivered to the fairgrounds between July 21 and noon on July 24. Be sure to check in at the Fair Secretary’s Office when you drop off your planter. Late arrivals can be displayed but will not be judged and will not receive a club/chapter donation.
Each planter/container will be judged on creativity. Your club/chapter name must appear in/on the planter/container. Judging will take place prior to the opening of the fair.
Rock County 4-H Fair Faircrow (Scarecrow) Contest
We would like to invite you to take part in our Faircrow Contest at the 2017 Rock County 4-H Fair!! Entries must be
brought to the fairgrounds on Sunday, July 23 between noon and 5:00 p.m.
Winners will be decided by ballot totals. For complete rules and entry forms, please
go to www.rockcounty4hfair.com.
JUNE 2017 CALENDAR
If you need more info about these events, visit http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/ and click on “4-H Calendar”.
1 DEADLINE: Fair entries due online at www.rockcounty4hfair.com by 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Cloverbud Day Camp registrations due to UWEX Office DEADLINE: 4-H Leaders Council Budget Requests for 2017-2018 due to UWEX Office Safety Class for Gun Safety Members, Courthouse – 7:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Project Training; continues every Thursday, Craig Center – 6:30 p.m. Horse & Pony Project Committee meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
2 DEADLINE: Area Animal Science Day registrations due to host counties DEADLINE: June Dairy Month Window Display Contest registrations due by phone to UWEX and displays in place DEADLINE: July/August Cloverpatch submissions due to [email protected]
3 4-H Fair Mountain Bike Ride & Hill Climb, Rockport Park, Janesville – 8:00 a.m. Dairy Cattle Fitting & Showing Clinic, Trustem Farm, Evansville – 10:00 a.m. to noon
7 DEADLINE: Wis. State Fair Junior Livestock and Dairy payment and registration due to State Fair by mail or web DEADLINE: Horse & Pony State 4-H Hunt and Dressage Show registrations due to Wis. State 4-H Horse Association Horse & Pony 4-H Open Speed Fun Night, Shotliff Farm, Evansville – 6:30 p.m.
9 DEADLINE: Rock County 4-H Cabin Camp and Outpost Camp registrations due to UWEX Office
10 Rock County Dairy Breakfast – 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. Horse & Pony Open Show, Shotliff Farm, Evansville – 8:00 a.m.
14 Porkfest, Fairgrounds – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
15 DEADLINE: Bakery tent sign-up forms due to Kathy Heider
17 Rabbit Fun Day, Craig Center, Fairgrounds Retirement party for Donna Duerst, LaPrairie Grange Hall – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
19 DEADLINE: Cloverbud fair judges applications due Cloverbud Day Camp meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Council Executive Board meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
20 4-H Camp Staff Team training session, Courthouse – 6:30 p.m.
20-23 Tractor Safety class
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JULY 2017 CALENDAR If you need more info about these events, visit http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/ and click on “4-H Calendar”.
1 DEADLINE: Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Scholarship applications due to UWEX Office
4 UWEX Office Closed – Holiday
6 4-H Dog Project Agility Classes Thursdays until 4-H Fair Agility Show, July 29, Craig Center – 6:30 p.m. Horse & Pony Project Committee meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
7 Rock County Beef Producers Steak Cookout, Fairgrounds – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
8 4-H Fair Horse Show, Shotliff Farm, Evansville – 9:00 a.m. 4-H Fair Horseless Horse exhibit entry deadline, Shotliff Farm, Evansville – 11:00 a.m.
9 4-H Fair Pony Show, Shotliff Farm, Evansville – 9:00 a.m.
11 State 4-H Plant Science Day, Waushara Co. Fairgrounds, Wautoma – 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Walk-ins welcome!
12 State 4-H Horse Expo exhibitors mandatory meeting, Courthouse – 6:30 p.m.
15 Poultry Barn Set-up – 8:00 a.m. 4-H Fair Small Engines Judging, Thresherman’s Park, Edgerton – register 12:30 p.m.; judging 1 p.m.
18 4-H Camp Staff Team training session, Courthouse – 6:30 p.m.
22 4-H Fair Bicycle Tour de 4-H, Lions Beach Boat Landing, Janesville – 5:00 p.m.
25 DEADLINE: Fur & Feather Scholarship applications due to project superintendents DEADLINE: Rock County Poultry Project Photography Contest entries due DEADLINE: Rock County Dairy Project Photography Contest entries due Cloverbud judging, Craig Avenue Pavilion, Fairgrounds – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. Senior Fashion Revue, Craig Center – register 12:30-1:00 p.m., judging 1:00 p.m. Junior Fashion Revue, Craig Center – register 1:00-2:30 p.m., judging after Senior Revue 4-H Aircraft Spot Landing Contest, in front of grandstand on fairgrounds – noon
25-30 Rock County 4-H Fair
26 Rock County 4-H Fair Family Fashion Revue, Craig Avenue Pavilion – register 2:30 p.m., judging 3:00 p.m.
21 Cloverbud Day Camp, Camp Rotamer – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
23 DEADLINE: State 4-H Plant Science Day registrations due, call UWEX office Area Animal Science Day for the Southern region, Dodge County July/August Cloverpatch available at http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/newsletter
24 Rock County 4-H Fair Dog Obedience/Agility Show, Craig Center, Fairgrounds – 9:00 a.m. 4-H Fair Aircraft Fly, Parker High School athletic field, Janesville – 10:00 a.m. / rain date June 25
26 4-H Ambassador Team meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Council meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
26-29 Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference, Madison
27 4-H Fair Bicycle Rodeo, Fairgrounds – 5:45 p.m. / rain date June 28 4-H Fair Bicycle Time Trials, Fairgrounds – approx. 7:15 p.m. trials / rain date June 28 MAQA class, Craig Center, Fairgrounds – 6:30 p.m.
30 DEADLINE: Raise Your Hand! campaign registrations due to http://4-h.org/raise-your-hand/ 30-July 2 Horse & Pony State 4-H Hunt and Dressage Show, Plymouth, WI
These are fair-related items mentioned in the Cloverpatch. See page 1
in the Fair Premium Book for the entire Fair Judging Schedule.
Two Photography Contests
Entries for both contests are due July 25. But don’t wait! Start snapping your photos right away!
Dairy Photography Contest See contest rules at http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/4-h-projects/dairy-project/ or in the May Cloverpatch.
Poultry Photography Contest See contest rules at http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/4-h-projects/poultry/or in the May Cloverpatch.
...for Dairy Project Members ...for Poultry Project Members
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University of Wisconsin - Extension, Rock County Staff Phone 608-757-5696 Fax 608-757-5581
Donna Duerst Rock County 4-H Youth Development Agent Email: [email protected]
Megan Rebout Rock County 4-H Youth Development Advisor
Email: [email protected]
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