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April 1 Softball Team Entry Due with Fee 2 Foods Revue, 9:00am at the Courthouse, Saturday 2 Clothing Revue, 12:30pm at the Courthouse, Saturday 5 Rabbit & Poultry Pre-Swap Meeting, Courthouse, 6:30 in Room B 9 Beef Weigh-In at Equity Livestock in Bonduel, 9:00am to 11:00am 9 Shooting Sports Archery Practice 11 Camp Staff training and planning, 7:00-9:00pm 12 Horse Key Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at the Courthouse 13 Livestock Key Committee Meeting, 7:30pm at the Courthouse 16 Cake Decorating project meeting, 1:30pm at the home of Jeanette Pitt 19 Goat Key Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at the Courthouse 22 Earth Day 23 Shooting Sports Practice 25 Dairy State Fair Interest Deadline 29 Arbor Day 28 Visual Arts Project Meeting, 6:00-8:00pm, Courthouse, Room B
May 1 Rural Life Sunday 3 State Fair Dairy Mandatory Meeting, 8:00pm at the Courthouse 4 Horse Camp planning meeting, 7pm, Rm B, cths (for planning team only) 5 Sheep Weigh-in, 5-6:30pm at the Shawano County Fairgrounds 7 Swine Weigh-in at the fairgrounds in Shawano, 9am to Noon 10 Horse Key Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at the Courthouse 13-14 All Star Shootout, Crawford Center 8 Mother’s Day 21 Small Animal Swap at the Fairgrounds 22 Dairy Fitting & Showing, Harbaugh’s Farm at 12:30pm 23 Leaders & Older Youth Group Meetings, 7:30 at the Courthouse 17 Dog Training at Complete Canine Care Begins 18 Dog Training with Betty Kort begins, 7:00pm at the Fairgrounds 26 Visual Arts project meeting, 6:00-8:00pm, Courthouse 30 Memorial Day 31 Summer Camp Early Bird (and camp sponsorship) Deadline
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The Clover Line SHAWANO COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2016
Of Interest to All… NEW CAMPING OPPORTUNITY!! For the first time, WI 4-H Camp Upham Woods is offering an open enrollment camp! So if you are age 8-13 and are looking for a different camping experience than our local 4-H camp, check out: https://fyi.uwex.edu/uphamwoods/files/2016/03/Open-Enrollment-Camp.pdf for more details. This camp is July 15-18 at Upham Woods, which is just north of Wisconsin Dells along the Wisconsin River. Canoeing, hiking, archery and campfires are just some of what they offer. Cost is $120. 4-H Softball League Our 4-H Softball League is tentatively set to begin on Sunday, June 5th! New: Games will be played on Sunday evenings this year. Final team schedules will be mailed out to softball coaches as soon as team rosters and payments are received. The deadline to submit a team registration for your
Club is April 1st, - see the March Cloverline clip return. This will give 4-H teams a head start on reserving ball diamonds.
Youth-In-Action Program Community involvement is one of the pillars on which 4-H is founded. Now is the time of year when clubs plan their community service projects. Why not go one step further and get involved in Youth-In-Action? How? Clubs can pick up a “Plan of Action” sheet from the UW-Extension Office to plan your proposed project(s) for the year. This form is to be included in your scrapbook. Then, keep a picture record of your activities for your scrapbook (a good project for youth leaders!). The scrapbook is due Oct. 1st to the UWEX Office and will be judged and cash awards will be given. Give your club recognition for their community service projects. Be a Youth-In-Action club! Clubs may receive up to $50 for their efforts!
Website for 4-H Project Info and Learning Now that the 4-H year is underway and members are getting into 4-H project work, know that Wisconsin 4-H has a great website with lots of information to help you get started in your project, things to make and do, tips for exhibiting at the fair, ideas for project leaders and on-line learning activities. Just go to http://4h.uwex.edu and scroll down to see project categories. Select yours from the list and away you go on a great learning adventure! Caution on Roadside Clean-Ups! If your 4-H club will be conducting roadside cleanups, please do not open any bottles or containers with liquid in them! Although usually harmless, bottles found on the roadside could possibly contain something caustic or dangerous to eyes or skin. We don’t want to take any chances with child safety. Wristband procedure for County Fair The Shawano Area Agricultural Society will again use the wristbands. All eligible 4-H Members and Leaders will receive a wristband. Leave this wristband ON during the entire fair. If anyone’s wristband comes off or has to be removed before the fair is over, go to the main fair office and get a
replacement before leaving the grounds that day. Members found not wearing wristband will forfeit their fair premiums!
Check out our Website Have you lost a Clover Line, need another form, or want to see the latest updates? Check out our website… http://shawano.uwex.edu/4h Clover Lines are also accessible through http://wi.4honline.com
June Dairy Month Display Contest sponsored by Shawano County Dairy Promotions, Inc. Please refer to complete details that were found in the March Clover Line. 4-H and FFA groups may enter a lawn display and/or a video clip to reflect a positive educational message and promotion of the dairy industry. Lawn display: Must be in place June 1st through 30th and highly visible from a Shawano County public road with permission from landowner/business. To qualify for $20 reimbursement in the lawn display contest, provide: 1) One to four pictures of the display submitted by June 1st. 2) The location/address of the display. 3) Name, address and phone of the 4-H Leader/FFA Advisor to which funds will be sent. 4) A copy of the thank you that was sent to the business. 5) Completed release form found at: http://shawano.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/calendar-of-events/scdp-lawn-display-video-release-final/ To qualify for $20 reimbursement in the video clip contest, provide: 1) Video clip of 2-5 minutes uploaded to YouTube by June 1st. 2) Email YouTube video link to the Shawano County Dairy Promotion Inc. individual named below by June 1st. 3) Name, address and phone of the 4-H Leader/FFA Advisor to which funds will be sent. 4) Completed release form found at: http://shawano.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/calendar-of-events/scdp-lawn-display-video-release-final/
1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes of lawn display and video clip will be named at the Annual 4-H Experience. Judging in each category will be based on a combination of “likes” and “shares” on the Shawano County DAIRY Promotion Facebook page and results from a panel of judges.
Send all criteria to: Mary Lou Kugel at [email protected] or W5924 Porter Rd, Shawano, WI 54166 no later than July 15th to be eligible for the $20 participation funds.
June Dairy Month Poster Contest Sponsored by:
Associated Bank 1) All posters are due to the UW-Extension office by June 3rd. 2) Posters must be 14” x 22” in size on poster board; may be either horizontal or vertical. 3) Divisions include: Cloverbuds – grades 1 and 2 Junior Division – grades 3-6 Intermediate Division – grades 7-9 Senior Division – grades 10-13 4) Posters must have name, address, phone, grade, age, 4-H Club and County on the back. 5) Top two posters in Jr., Int., and Sr. division will go on to District Area Animal Science Day. No specific poster theme, so use your own slogan and art work. Every entry receives a dairy treat coupon to be used at the 4-H food stand during the Shawano County Fair.
Shawano County Brunch On The Farm will be held on Sunday, June 26th on the Kevin and Shawn Bonnin Farm, 3843 E Slab City Road near Bonduel. The May Clover Line will have
details on how your 4-H or FFA club can help the Farm Bureau with parking, food, etc.
Club Literature Orders If you haven’t yet placed your club literature order, please do so now. Please submit one master “Enrollment Guide” that you compiled from each family and bring that to the UWEX office. Club bills will be placed in your club mailboxes at the UWEX office in May. Remember: even though you may not be requesting lots of “literature”, the office still needs your order to fill your member needs for record book pages i.e. picture pages, project goals and activity records. Please help members get started on their record books now! Club leaders, if you need assistance in getting information through wi.4honline.com contact Terri and she can help you.
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Youth News and Happenings 4-H Summer Camp: Back by Popular Demand! July 25-29 We have a great staff of teens and adults this year that have already spent many hours in training and preparation for your child to spend five days of fun with them! This is a great chance to spend time outdoors, make new friends, and maybe even learn a bit! Activities already in the schedule are swimming, a carnival, Raccoon Circles (team building), campfires, hikes, lots of games, and the 6th and 7th graders also get the chance to go horseback riding and canoeing! Our camp food is awesome, just ask former campers. We also have a health supervisor and lifeguard on staff. This is also open to non-4-H members so feel free to invite a friend! 5th graders will have a day hike learning various camping & hiking skills and making their own lunch. The 6th & 7th graders will have an optional campout that is much more adventurous! This campout will leave camp, hike to their campsite, make their shelter and supper, learn more survival skills on the trail, sleep out and make breakfast on the trail before returning to camp! If you are a 6th or 7th grader and would like to participate in this campout, please indicate this on your registration so we can plan accordingly. You will not be able to go if you did not sign up. Camp is a great deal at $90 for 5 days and 4 nights! This includes the bus transportation to and from Camp Susan (north of Antigo), all meals and lodging. Those in 6th or 7th grade, wishing to go on a 2 hour trail ride by horseback, only pay an additional $20. Some clubs help members pay for part of the cost of camp. Maybe your club could discuss this. Camp Sponsorships are also available from the Shawano County 4-H Leaders, Inc for those in financial need. Contact the UWEX office at 715-526-6136 for more information. Sign up soon as rates go up an additional $10 after May 31. The registration form is in this Clover Line and online.
Camp and Award Trip Sponsorships Available If your 4-H family is currently experiencing financial difficulties, scholarships are available to help with the cost. Those who would like assistance with 4-H camp may receive a $50 sponsorship. In regards to other trips, the fund can be used to cover up to half of the member’s portion of the total cost of the trip. There is an application available either from the UW-Extension Office or on our website at http://shawano.uwex.edu/ and search for “sponsorships”. To be eligible to receive a sponsorship, you will be required to work in the 4-H Food Stand to help replenish the fund.
Club Secretary Tips Thank you to all the club secretaries who are submitting copies of minutes to the UW-Extension office. Terri and Joe do read them to stay in touch with what’s happening in your club.
· If you wish, you can email your minutes to: [email protected] or [email protected] ,
or FAX them to 715-526-4875 · When it comes to your books to turn in at the
end of the year, minutes and any lists do not have to be written on the forms in your secretary book. If you wish, they can be done on the computer, typed, or written on another sheet of paper. Photocopies are fine!
· The same thing applies to club calendars. If your club makes a yearly schedule to give out to families, just include that.
Remember that club secretaries who turn in minutes promptly to the UWEX office and turn in a completed secretary book at the end of the year are eligible for a Secretary Award at the County 4-H Experience. Congratulations on your role as secretary this year.
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Scholarships Available
Shawano County Farm Progress Available to Shawano County residents enrolled in an Ag related field at a UW-System 4-year campus. Preference given to upper classmen. Funds provide for a scholarship in excess of $800. More information can be found on the UWEX website under agriculture. Deadline is April 15th. Contact the UWEX office or visit this website: http://shawano.uwex.edu/agriculture/youth/ 4-H Older Youth Group Up to (2) $100 scholarship to an active OYG member, for technical college or UW study. Selection focuses on 4-H involvement, leadership and community involvement. Deadline: May 18th. Forage Council Scholarship Available The Shawano County Forage Council will be offering scholarships for students from Shawano County pursuing a degree in agriculture; $500 if continuing at a four-year university, $250 for beginning at a four-year university, and $250 for a student attending tech college or short course program. Application is due May 2nd. Application and info at http://goo.gl/forms/ERw0dNLP6O Association for Home & Community Education (HCE) One $350 scholarship to a full time student having completed one semester or more. Visit http://shawano.uwex.edu/family-living/hce/ and check out “HCE Scholarships” Deadline April 15. Wisconsin Towns Association $7000 to high school seniors will be awarded based on the essay question: “What strategies should legislators consider to address the dilemma of increasing town/village fire and emergency medical service costs?” Deadline is May 30th. Find an application at http://wisctowns.com/home/scholarship-program
Sand Lake Conservation Camp Who: 6, 7 & 8 graders with outdoor interests When: June 22-24 at Camp Bird in Crivitz Cost: $100 early bird by May 18, then $150 Scholarships are available. For more information call 715-732-7784 or visit www.marinettecounty.com and search for “conservation camp”. If you want to learn more about wildlife, forestry, fisheries, water quality, canoeing and so much more, this camp is for YOU! A Cool Way to Spend Your Summer The WI Land & Water Youth Conservation Camp will be held at North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters (Vilas County), June 20-24. Youth entering 9-12th grade in the Fall are invited. Wildlife programs, habitat restoration projects, daily field trips, teambuilding activities and hands-on activities provide an in-depth look at natural resources management and careers. Scholarships of $100 are available to go toward the registration amount of $250 which includes all meals, snacks, lodging, activities and a camper T-shirt. The deadline is June 3rd. Scholarships are available at the Shawano County Land Conservation Division. Call (715) 526- 4632 or email [email protected]
Mechanical Science Aerospace County Rocket Launch We are still in the hunt for a leader to help with the countywide aerospace project this year. But we would like to know who is interested in participating in a countywide rocket launch this year. This event is usually held in early June. If you are interested, please call 715-526-6136 or e-mail [email protected]. Your interest will tell us of the need for a program. So if you want one, please speak now!
Family, Home and Health Patterns Available McCalls and Butterick pattern companies have a selection of patterns for spring and summer available at a price of .95 cents. 4-H members interested in seeing the selection of patterns needs to view them at www.sewcoolinschool.com Enter teacher code #200624 and do it yourself from your home!
Natural Resources and Environmental Education Shawano All-Star Shoot will be held on May 13th and 14th at the Crawford Center on the Fairgrounds. (Set up on the 12th at 5pm).We ask all members to participate and parents to attend and become part of this outstanding event. Register at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports Everyone is welcome to attend the planning meeting on April 28th, 7:00pm at the Courthouse. Shooting Sports Calendar Practices are based on age as of January 1st, 2016 · Juniors are those ages 8 – 11 (min. 3rd grade) · Intermediates are members ages 12 – 15 · Seniors are those youth ages 16 – 19 Practices times: Archery: Juniors 9:00-9:50 Intermediate 10:00 to10:50 Seniors 11:00 to 11:50 Air Rifle: Juniors 12:30 to 1:20 Intermediate 1:30 to 2:20 Seniors 2:30 to 3:20 April 2, Archery at Butch’s Archery, Shawano Air Rifle at Angie’s Main Café, Shawano April 9, Archery Practice, Lena Swamp Archery April 23, Archery at Butch’s Archery, Shawano Air Rifle at Angie’s Main Café, Shawano May 7, Archery Practice at Butch’s Air Rifle Practice at Angie’s Café
Outdoor Ed & Wildlife Ecology Fun! Shawano and Langlade County Shooting Sports members are teaming up for an overnight camping trip to Upham Woods on May 6th – 7th. Cost is $38. Register with [email protected] Camp fills fast, contact her today! Hunter’s Safety Education DNR Educators are offering Hunter’s Safety courses this Spring throughout Shawano County. A class will be offered in Tilleda on Saturdays, April 2, 9 and 16th, Noon to 5:00pm. Contact Instructor Giese at 715-793-4950. Instructors will answer your questions as well as register you.
Arts and Communication Visual Arts Project Members On April 28th, 6:00 to 8:00pm, at the courthouse, members will be working with Pen & Ink. Bring $1.00 for supplies and a very fine tip permanent black marker. Participants will do outline and shading of a picture and fill in with water color. Call Jeanette at 715-758-8576 or Marcy at 526-2588 with questions. Community Service Project Bike the Barn Quilts (Run/Walk) is in need of “mini” 12x12 quilts to be designed and painted. Everything you need will be supplied - cut and primed plywood, paint and brushes. They just need your creativity and hard work to get these done. Design a “mini quilt”, once approved, you will paint it and then it will be on display in the Shawano area for everyone to see. These “mini quilts” will then be auctioned off on September 24th, 2016, the day of the Bike/Run/Walk. All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit SAM 25, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club of Shawano. Please contact Tami Zuleger by phone or text (715) 853-2793, or email [email protected] if you are interested.
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Animal Science
Rabbit and Poultry Information Poultry members, remember to get flock status paperwork with all new purchases of poultry except pigeons. This could be a WI flock status certificate, WI Associate flock certificate, NPIP certificate, or an individual tested form. A tested flock application form is not acceptable to the state. Purchase your birds now! 1) The Shawano County Swap will be held on May 21st at the fairgrounds. 2) Rabbit and Poultry members and parents work the Flea Market Food stand on June 12th. Please volunteer to work at these two events. Your help is needed to maintain a strong program in Shawano County. Contact any Key Committee member for ways you can help. Other area swaps will be at: * Langlade County at the Fairgrounds in Antigo on May 14th, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Contact Holly at [email protected] * Outagamie County in Seymour on May 14th Outagamie Fairgrounds, 7-10:30am. Jeremy 920.2653.5322 [email protected]. * Waupaca County on April 2nd at the Fairgrounds (310 S Elizabeth) from 6:00 to 10:00am. Call Donna at 920-250-1661 or Kari at 715-281-7003 You may find additional Wisconsin swaps at: www.poultryshowcentral.com Ask questions when buying from swaps. Know what you are getting. BUYER BEWARE! Upcoming opportunities to earn your required meeting credit will be the Fun Show, July 16th or "Getting Ready for the Fair" meeting, August 9th. Questions on your project can be directed to Betty at [email protected] or 715-853-6114. Online news, resources and helpful links at: www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/onlinpro/poultry.cfm
Horse Camp Update This year’s camp is promising to be another awesome year with some great clinicians and horse experts already confirmed to instruct the campers. It will be held at the Crawford Center this year at the Shawano County Fairgrounds. Once you register, Watch for updates on Facebook on the Shawano County 4-H “Horse” page and ask to be part of the group if you are not a member already. That is where the latest and greatest news is as clinicians are confirmed. Goat Project Meetings New for 2016: Members are required to earn two (2) credits to be able to show at the Shawano County Fair. The next Key Committee Meeting is April 19th. Meet at the Courthouse at 7:00pm, Room C Meat Goat Weigh-In for Shawano County Fair May 5th, 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the fairgrounds Caprine Day: May 14th, 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Fairgrounds in Shawano. Contact Betty Kort at 715-853-3019 for information. Small Animal Swap set-up, May 20, 5pm to 7pm Small Animal Swap, May 21st, 7:00am to Noon Fitting/Showing and Clipping Clinic on June 18th at the Fairgrounds from 10:00am to noon. Fun Show/Clipping Contest on July 16th at the Fairgrounds. Show begins at 10:00am Area Animal Science Day NE Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Day will be held in Outagamie County on Tuesday, June 28th. At Area Animal Science Day, 4-H & FFA Dairy Cattle, Livestock and Horse Judging Teams from 10 to 14 counties compete against each other for a chance to qualify for the State Contests. Contact Joe at the UWEX office for information.
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Badger Dairy Camp June 9-11 at the UW-Madison At Badger Dairy Camp, youth ages 12 – 18 learn about dairy fitting, showmanship, and judging while they develop life skills in self-confidence, teamwork and sportsmanship. The all-inclusive $115 registration fee covers dorm, food and camper activities. Grants and private sponsorships fund about half of the actual program expense. Applicants are admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For an application or information, go to the Wisconsin Dairy Youth website at http://fyi.uwex.edu/dairyyouth Any campers who have been accepted this year should contact Jeff Styczynski at 715-758-8991, to coordinate transportation. Dairy Project ownership Deadline When must a member purchase an animal to be eligible to show at the fair? As a reminder, Dairy Cattle requirements listed in the Fair Book states: All dairy animals must be purchased by June 1. Attention All Dairy Exhibitors! Please include your dairy project animal registration number or ear tag number on all county fair entry forms. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Tractor Safety NWTC is offering the Tractor Safety Class in Shawano the
week of June 20th. Classes are held 9:00am to 3:00pm each weekday – except Wednesday. The cost is $81.54. Call NWTC Shawano at 715-524-2418. Refer to class number 52004 when registering.
Dairy Cattle Barn Placement 4-H Clubs and FFA groups located on each end of the junior dairy cattle barn will be responsible for keeping the immediate area OUTSIDE of the barn clean, as well as their exhibit area inside the barn. This is something that just has to be done to keep the area around the barns looking neat. Any clubs not wishing to help out with this will be moved to an inside location in the junior dairy cattle barn. Anyone having questions on this should contact Pat Brusky, County Fair Dairy Superintendent at 715-758-2540 or Jeff Styczynski at 715-853-5554. State Fair Dairy Planning Meeting ALL prospective 4-H and FFA State Fair Dairy Cattle exhibitors and ONE PARENT OR GUARDIAN should plan on attending this planning meeting on Tuesday evening, May 3rd at the courthouse in Shawano. Dairy Cattle exhibitors will meet at 8:00 pm until we finish. Central Wisconsin Spring Fling Steer Jackpot & Open Jackpot Heifer Show May 6th & 7th at the Waushara County Fairgrounds Visit http://www.centralspringshow.com/index.html for more information.
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Farmland “The Evolution of a Tradition” Most Americans have never stepped foot on a working farm or ranch or ever had the opportunity to talk to the people who grow and raise the food we eat. Farmland gives us an up close and personal look at six young farmers and ranchers and the latest farming procedures, practices and technologies that are changing and improving the landscape of modern agriculture. Learn about the high-risk/high rewards jobs and passion for a way of life that has been passed down from to generation to generation, yet continues to evolve. This 77 minute documentary (via DVD) is available for check out at the UWEX office, compliments of Shawano County Farm Bureau. Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic Hosted by Shawano County on Sunday, May 22. This will be mandatory attendance for those kids exhibiting dairy at State Fair, but is also open to any other interested youth. It will be held at Bella-View Holsteins in Marion starting at 12:30 pm. Stations will include: selecting a project animal, washing, clipping & fitting, showmanship, feeding & filling, and preparing for the show. Pre-registration is REQUIRED and accomplished by emailing Sara Harbaugh at [email protected] by May 14th. There is no charge and an ice cream sundae bar will be included.
ATTENTION: STATE FAIR DAIRY EXHIBITORS! Please complete the form below and return it to the UWEX Office on or before April 25, 2016. ALSO NOTE: MANDATORY State Fair Planning meeting for participants and a parent/guardian on May 3rd, at 8:00pm in the courthouse.
2016 STATE FAIR DAIRY CATTLE INTEREST FORM
(CLIP & RETURN) ________________________________________ Name ________________________________________ Address _________________________ _____________ City Zip ________________________________________ Email (_______) _______ - __________ ________ Phone Age ________________________________________ Parent’s Names _____ I plan on attending the mandatory Fitting and Showing Clinic at Harbaugh’s on May 22.
(Read details in the article on this same page)
There will NOT be a $100 upfront check required this year. Return this form by April 25, 2016 to: UW-Extension Office Attn: 4-H Dairy 311 N Main Street Shawano WI 54166
Attention State Fair Dairy and Livestock Exhibitors! Started in 2013,Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy and Livestock Exhibitors must submit all entry information and fees DIRECTLY to state fair either on-line or via regular mail. Local county UWEX Offices will still be informed of State Fair youth programs but will not be involved in the entry process. Junior exhibitors must still be a member in good standing with an approved youth organization and be enrolled by March 1 of the current year to be eligible. Junior Show entry deadlines will be: June 1st postmark for those entering by mail and paying by check or money order. June 1st, 7:00pm for those entering online and paying with a credit or debit card. Entry information is posted on www.wistatefair.com . Specific questions can be sent via email to [email protected] or by phone to Brian Bolan at 414-266-7000. After the June 1st deadline, State Fair will verify participant eligibility with the respective approved youth organization, local UWEX Agent and/or Fair Board. Shawano County will conduct an informational/planning meeting on May 3rd for all prospective dairy cattle exhibitors to confirm who plans to participate (see corresponding article). This is necessary for youth center bed requests (first come – first serve basis), to determine how many chaperones are needed, etc. Remember, your UWEX Office will no longer be collecting entries for exhibitors and mailing them in. All animal exhibitors will be responsible for getting their own entries and payment submitted by the deadlines shown above. If you have any questions or difficulty finding entry information on the State Fair website, contact Joe at the UWEX Office at 715-526-6136 or [email protected].
UW-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Badger Bonanza Lamb Show Mark your calendar for this year’s Badger Bonanza Lamb Show on Sunday, May 1st! This event will again be a double-header show that will take place at the Arlington Public Events Center (N695 Hopkins Rd., Arlington, WI 53911). Entry forms and more information is available online at: https://saddle-sirloin.ansci.wisc.edu/livestock-shows/badger-bonanza-lamb-show/ UW-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Club annually hosts the Badger Bonanza Lamb Show, which draws in youth and their lambs from Wisconsin and the surrounding states. This show provides area youth a chance to get their lambs into the show ring early in the season. The Badger Bonanza is a sanctioned show by the Wisconsin Club Lamb Association (WCLA). The show is also open to non-WCLA members. For more information on WCLA sanctioned shows and a list of their updated rules, please visit www.wisconsinclublambassociation.com. For more information contact Clint Dallas, 715-304-9020, [email protected] or McKenna Kent at 715-584-3209, mkkent
WBLA Website
The Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association has put their rules, registration forms, calendar of events, livestock show camps, scholarship awards, etc. on their webpage. If you’d like to enter the WBLA Spring Preview Show, Northeast Junior Livestock Show or Livestock Show Camp. Check out www.wisconsinlivestockbreeders.com “Buy Wisconsin First” Swine Directory is posted online at the Wisconsin Pork Association website www.wppa.org This directory is a good resource for youth involved in 4-H or FFA swine projects. 10
County Fair Livestock Project Update Here are some key points to remember about the Shawano County 4-H/FFA Livestock Project (Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goats) for 2016: · Breeding classes for swine WILL be allowed
at the Shawano County Fair this year. This includes all classes for boars, gilts and sows. Feeder pig classes WILL also be allowed. Exhibitors will recall that breeding and feeder pig classes were eliminated during 2014 to help control the spread of PEDV in swine. These classes were reinstated for the 2016 fair. See the Fair Premium Book for classes. Note: Bring swine breeding stock to the fair at your OWN RISK.
· The Shawano County Fair Swine show will NOT be a terminal show in 2016.
· There WILL be a spring weigh-in for beef, sheep, swine and meat goats.
Beef – Saturday, April 9th at Equity Livestock Barn in Bonduel, 9:00am to 11:00am Sheep & Goats– Thursday, May 5th at Shawano County Fairgrounds, 5:30pm to 6:30pm Swine – Saturday, May 7th at the Shawano County Fairgrounds, 9:00am to Noon · All exhibitors must pick up a DNA
Sample/RFID Ear Tag kits at the Shawano County UWEX Office before species weigh-in date. Cost of the kits will be $7.00 per animal. Please bring a check payable to “Shawano County 4-H Leaders” or bring exact change if paying with cash. Animals MUST be ear-tagged by exhibitor prior to weigh-in.
· DNA samples must be submitted by the exhibitor, to the Testing Lab by May 15, (postmarked)
· Livestock Project Contracts and COOL Affidavits MUST be submitted on your species weigh-in day.
· On August 1, the following items must be submitted to the UWEX Office: Your County Fair Entry, Sale Animal Photo and COPY of your Livestock Project Record Sheet, completed up to August 1.
· Since 2015, exhibitors only have to earn TWO
Livestock Meeting Credits each year, instead of three as in prior years. Remaining Livestock Credit meetings are scheduled for June 14 & 23 and July 16. All exhibitors must have earned their two Livestock Meeting Credits by August 1st. If you attended any livestock meetings or shows conducted in other counties, proof of attendance must be submitted to the UWEX Office by August 1.
There are several other points we need to make with all animal exhibitors: 1. You are responsible for your project animal
right up until the time it is loaded on a truck to leave the fair! Animal pens are to be cleaned daily and animals cared for by 10 am every day, and again later each day as needed - because the fair opens to the public at 9:00am. Do NOT place new sawdust on top of old, wet bedding. Remove wet bedding and replace with new sawdust. If you don’t, your pen will smell terrible, attract flies and we WILL come looking for you to clean your pens properly. Hog exhibitors are expected to clean manure out of feed and water pails whenever it occurs! Check your animals several times throughout the day and “touch up” your pens as needed. Also fill waterers regularly.
2. All county fair show entries are due at the
UWEX Office on or before August 1st! Final responsibility to get fair entries turned in on time is YOURS! It is NOT your 4-H leader or FFA advisor’s job to “track you down” to get your entry in on time! Online fair entries are strongly encouraged. Contact Joe or Jamie at the UWEX Office if you have any questions about rules or requirements for the Shawano County Fair.
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4-H Camp Registration Form July 25-29, 2016
Camp Susan, Antigo Due to UW Extension Office by June 15. Grade Level (as of January 1, 2016) ________ Early Bird Reg.: Postmarked by May 31. Boy _____ Girl _____ Name Email Address City Phone No. _________________________ 4-H Member: Yes or No I will board the Bus in: _____Shawano ____Wittenberg I have ___ have not ____ attended 4-H Camp before
I would like to have my friend, _______________________________________ stay the in same cabin with me. (We will only guarantee first name listed, so make sure you check with your buddy)
Any health information we need to be aware of prior to camp. (You will receive a health form sent prior to camp that must be completed
and turned in before boarding the bus)
Circle one: White Black Am.Indian/Alaskan Hispanic Asian Enclose a check payable to: Shawano Co. 4-H Leaders, Inc. Cost: Early Bird: $90 member $100 non-member Please Check below if interested: After June 1st: $100 member $110 non-member ____I am in 6th or 7th grade and would like to participate in the 2 hour horseback trail ride. Please enclose an additional $20. ___ I am in 6th or 7th grade and would like to participate in the overnight camping, including 2 meals on the trail. (no extra fee!)
4-H Camper Behavior Agreement Form All campers are expected to uphold the name of 4-H in all their actions and follow camp rules as explained on the first day of camp. Campers must participate in all planned activities and behave in ways acceptable to other participants and camp staff. Campers must be responsible for your own property and respect that of others, as well as public property. . Camper’s Signature Date
Parent Authorization
I have read the behavior agreement outlined above and discussed with my child. I understand and agree to the conditions set forth. In case of medical emergency I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached I give my permission and consent to the physician selected by the adult leader in charge, to hospitalize and/or secure proper treatment for my child named above. I do not hold the 4-H staff or the UW-Extension Office responsible for accidents arising out of this program. I grant the UWEX the right to use, publish and copyright my image (including audio, moving image or photo) for educational purposes, websites and promotion. ____ PLEASE CHECK HERE if you do not wish to allow this.
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
I have read and understand the above expectations. If I break this agreement or my conduct is not satisfactory, I understand I may be sent home and my parent/guardian will be responsible for paying all costs incurred by early departure. I understand that I may be asked to forfeit all funds expended upon my behalf during the event.
Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. If you desire special handicapped accommodations, please advise us in advance, and they will be made for you. Requests will be kept confidential.