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SHAWANO COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER
October 2015
October
1
Youth In Action Scrapbooks due to the UWEX office
4-10 Shawano County and National 4-H Week
6
Lawn Display Contest photos are due to the UWEX office
6
4-H Executive Board Meeting, 7:00pm at the Courthouse
10
Horse Project Banquet, see page 11
13
Key Committee Work Night, 7:00pm at the Courthouse
22
Shooting Sports Key/Work night 7:00pm at the Courthouse
23 & 24 Spooky Fun at Pella Park! - see page 2
25
Not-So-Spooky Fun at Pella Park! - see page 2
25
Annual “4-H Experience”, 11:00am at Bonduel High School
November
1
Daylight Saving Time Ends, ‘Fall Back’ one hour
7
Cat & Dog Vaccination Clinic, Belle Plaine Town Hall, 9am to noon
7 & 14 Snowmobile Safety Certification, see page 9 for details
9
4-H Resumes & Portfolios due for Award Trip Opportunities
3
Election Day
5
Livestock Key Committee /Work night, 7:30pm at the Courthouse
23
Leaders & OYG Meetings, 7:30 at the Courthouse
23
Interviews for Award Trips
26 & 27 Happy Thanksgiving, Courthouse closed
30
Deadline to cash Fair checks
Online 4-H Enrollment!
All members and leaders are encouraged to enroll online! The website and enrollment directions will be found on the
front cover of the Enrollment Guide which you should be receiving soon from your club leader. Please let your club
leader know if you do not have access to a computer or you feel uncomfortable enrolling online. They have
information to help you find a way to enroll. We also have a computer with ready access for members to use in our
office. Our normal office hours are 8am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday. If that time doesn’t work, call our office at 715526-6136 and we can work out a time on some evening when Joe or Terri have a night meeting and can help you.
With this system, all your information has stayed “on file”. So you simply need to look it
over and make changes as needed. Please make sure to check your club and projects in case you wish
to make changes. You will need to delete projects you no longer wish to take and/or add any new
ones. Remember, Shawano County limits the total number of projects to 5, plus youth leadership.
Leaders are also asked to enroll using this online enrollment method. This enrollment process
will also have the expectation form for both members and leaders to acknowledge. Some of you will
find that you will be asked again for your driver’s license and other screening information. This will indicate to you
that we will be conducting a routine background check on you this upcoming year. (The state 4-H program dictates
that this needs to happen every 4 years and our office updated your profile with the last background check info).
There will be no cost to you or your club if you are a re-enrolling leader as the county 4-H Leaders, Inc. pays this.
As a reminder, we now have ONE deadline for enrollment to be eligible to show in the Shawano County Fair.
This deadline (for both new and re-enrolling members) is January 5! As usual, members will still be able
to enroll all year, but this is the deadline for fair showing eligibility.
Earning merits at State Fair with their nonanimal entries-Casey Clark-rocket, Kathryn
Kugel-cross-stitch, Isabel Roloff-painting.
Here’s a big “Thank You!” to
all the great volunteers who
helped with the county fair setup day, helped during the fair
and helped on the county fair
clean-up day! We couldn’t have had a fair
without your generous support.
Joe Stellato
Fair Superintendents, Clerks, Bldg Supervisors,
Youth Helpers, Parents and Leaders who helped
make the Shawano County Fair a success.
Tractor Supply Company of Shawano
for conducting their “Paper Clover”
promotion for the 4-H program.
Shawano County 4-H received $167
from their in-store spring event.
Marilyn Ebert and Sandy Wendorff for
managing the 4-H Food Stand and all the
volunteers who worked in the food stand
to make a success of this
fundraiser.
Kathy Westfahl and JoAnn
Fehrman for assisting with
record book evaluation at
Waupaca County.
All the club leaders and parents who helped
with the record book judging process in
our own county. Many members put a lot
of effort into their books again this year so
it is great to have help in giving them full
merit!
4-H Softball Tournament Team Champions:
First place - Belle Plaine
Second - Brener/Wolf River, Third – Maple
Grove, Fourth – Tiger Tribe/Caroline
Fourth - Maple Grove
Of Interest to All …
Cat & Dog Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
at the Belle Plaine Town Hall.
Sponsored by Belle Plaine 4-H Club and We
Care Animal Hospital. No office visit fee in
addition to a 15% to 25% savings on vaccine.
Pella’s OLD MILL Haunted Park
GREAT Family Fun for All Ages
Friday, October 23rd
Saturday, October 24th
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Sunday, October 25th
“Child Friendly” version
3:00 to 5:00pm
Spooks, Tricks and Treats
Hosted by Pella Eagles 4-H
Accepting cash donations to defray
costs.
Like “Shawano County 4-H” on Facebook and post
your latest and greatest updates! We would love to see
your pictures of fair and other club activities throughout
the year there. Share your club and/or individual
highlights. Or if you are looking for ideas, why not
post a question there?
Join the Revolution of
Responsibility
4-Hers throughout the United States will be
celebrating 4-H Week and Shawano County
4-Hers will be joining in the celebration.
4-H Experience – Oct. 25
At Bonduel High School Commons
11:00pm – Brunch (brunch menu)
($5 per person, 5 & under free)
12:00 pm – Program begins
All members, leaders and their families are
invited to attend our annual 4-H Experience.
This is the time we recognize the efforts of
members for their record books, the years of
dedicated service of our volunteers and present
other prestigious awards to both members and
leaders.
4-H Clubs can promote 4-H in their own areas
and across the entire county. Parades, window
or yard displays, setting up a display at school
open houses are just a few ideas.
Share with others the many opportunities that
await individuals who become involved in 4-H.
Handouts and brochures are available from the
UW-Extension Office. If you want help or have
questions, contact the UW-Extension Office at
526-6136. Please note that we do have a
portable 4-H display that clubs can borrow for
use at school open houses and other events.
You’ll also hear brief presentations from
participants who attended American Road Trip,
State 4-H Conference, Citizen Washington
Focus and Space Camp.
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“4-H Experience” Registration
Name_________________________________
Club__________________________
311 N Main Street
Shawano WI 54166
Phone 715-526-6136
FAX 715-526-4875
http://shawano.uwex.edu/4h/
Don’t forget to “like” Shawano County 4-H
on Facebook!
Joe Stellato, 4-H Youth Development Agent
[email protected]
Terri Brunner, 4-H Program Assistant
[email protected]
Charlotte Schwartz, 4-H Office Assistant
[email protected]
Phone (______)_________________
Number attending _____ x $5.00
Amount Included _____________
Make check payable to:
Shawano Co. 4-H Leaders, Inc.
Mail to: UW-Extension Office
Attn: 4-H
311 N. Main Street,
Shawano, WI 54166
by October 16th
Leaders Honored at 4-H Experience
At the 4-H Experience pins and certificates will
be awarded to leaders with 5 year increments
of leadership. This year the following leaders
will be honored:
40 Year Leaders
Betty Kort, Key Leader
Joel Buettner, Key Leader
35 Year Leaders
Sandy Wendorff, Wolf River
30 Year Leaders
Jim Leuenberger, Key Committee
Terry Bruno, Key Committee
David Krueger, Caroline Aces
Judy Tomashek, Waukechon Wildcats
25 Year Leaders
Mary Zahn, Key Leader
Veronica Campbell, Key Leader
Dan Zernicke, Landstad & Key Leader
Joe Mraz, Pella Eagles
20 Year Leaders
Leah Lehman, Tiger Tribe & Key Leader
Tom Kramer, Key Leader
Wendy Nooyen, Key Leader
Jennifer Krueger, Belle Plaine
Carrie Sievert, Bonduel
Jolene Moeller, Country Korner
Pins and certificates will be awarded to the
following leaders at their Club level
Achievement Programs.
15 Year Leaders
Pat Brusky, Key Leader
Paul Parrott, Bonduel
Mary Pockat, Caroline Aces
Lindsey Przybylski, Country Korner
Kathy Conto, County Line
Christine Spiegel, Pella Eagles
Lori List, Pella Eagles
Dana Dallmann, Seneca Stingers
10 Year Leaders
Pat Peer, Key Leader
Doug Clark, Belle Plaine
Nicolle Wussow, Bonduel
Sarah Magee, Brener Youthful Workers
Tracie Brede, Landstad
Gary Aprill, Maple Grove Countryside
Stephanie Peterman, Maple Grove Countryside
5 Year Leaders
Kevin Palmer, Belle Plaine
Amy Schmidt, Bonduel
Jesse Hoffman, Brener Youthful Workers
Andy Damveld, Gresham Town & Country
Jay Schultz, Gresham Town & Country
Dawn Brandow, Lonesome Pine Whisperers
Paula Valeria, Maple Grove Countryside
Gina Jobe, Pella Eagles
Michelle Olson, Pella Eagles
Randy Klein, Pella Eagles
Samantha Fredrick, Pella Eagles
Steven Steinke, Pella Eagles
Ted Jobe, Pella Eagles
Alicia Kroening, Town Line
Elizabeth Petri, Waukechon Wildcats
Tiffany Boldig, Waukechon Wildcats
Troy Edwards, Waukechon Wildcats
Cedar Crest Ice Cream Contest
Cedar Crest Ice Cream and the Wisconsin 4-H
Foundation have teamed up to present a Create
an Ice Cream Flavor Contest. The contest is
open to all Wisconsin 4-H groups to develop
and name an ice cream flavor.
Entries must be submitted no later than
December 1st using the official form found at:
http://blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hyouthline/2015/09
/17/cedar-crest-create-and-name-the-2016-4-hice-cream-featured-flavor-contest/
Six finalists will be named and the winning
club will receive a Cedar Crest Ice Cream
Party and a $300 prize. In addition, the
winning flavor will be produced in June 2016.
Adult and Youth Leaders
4-H Super Saturday
INSTRUCTORS NEEDED !
4-H Super Saturday events have been so
popular, we’d like to offer this program again
on January 9th
To do this, we’ll need volunteer instructors to
teach sessions! Please talk to persons you
know that have a special talent that can be
shared with youth and/or adults, and ask them
if they’d like to teach a one, two or three-hour
session at Super Saturday. Most older 4-H
members also have skills developed through
4-H project work that can be shared with
younger kids, so consider teaching a session!
Persons willing to serve as Instructors for
our Super Saturday event should contact Joe
or Terri by Friday, November 13. You can
email Joe at [email protected] or
Terri at [email protected]
Community Service Grants Available
4-H clubs are encouraged to apply for one of the
Land O’ Lakes Community Service Grants. Their
highest priority is Hunger, followed by Education
and then Community giving. Check out their
website at www.foundation.landolakes.com
Attention: All 4-H Leaders
All 4-H leaders need to fill out a “4-H
Enrollment” form and a “Volunteer Behavior
Expectation” form every year in order to retain
active 4-H Leader status.
AGAIN THIS YEAR: you can enroll online in
the 4hOnline program and digitally complete
both these forms with your enrollment. Go to:
http://wi.4honline.com
to complete
your
enrollment. (There are reminder instructions for
both those re-enrolling as well are those enrolling
for the first time.) This will ensure you will
continue to receive the Cloverline, get accurate
recognition for years of service, and complete the
first step to receiving a fair pass. If you forgot
your password, there is a button to request that
we reset it for you.
Club project/activity and general leaders: you
can still receive an enrollment guide if you need
one to see what projects you can assist with.
Key Committee leaders who are NOT tied to a
4-H club: you can enroll online yourself or you
may wish to enroll while attending the key
committee work night on October 13, we will
have a computer available to do so. Or feel free
to stop in our office any time during office hours
(8-4:30pm, Monday-Friday). If this is not an
option, call Terri and we will work out
something!
Don & Bernice Schoedel
Community Involvement Awards
The Awards Program for all clubs with
scrapbooks in June Dairy Month and Youth In
Action will be at the “4-H Experience”.
Clubs in Shawano County are actively pursuing
community service projects. If your club hasn't
done a scrapbook in the past, think about putting
something together for next year. Get recognition
for your involvement in the community.
Shawano County Endowment Fund
Each year the interest earned on the Don and
Bernice Schoedel/ Shawano County 4-H
Endowment Fund is awarded to deserving 4-H
programs. Approximately $1500 is expected to
be earned by the endowment fund this year. A
request form to apply for these funds is available
at the UW-Extension office. Requests must be
submitted by October 26th. The 4-H Executive
Board will meet shortly thereafter to decide on
financial awards. The Endowment Fund was
recently valued at over $60,000.
Sunday Night Fair Dance a BIG HIT
Keep Your Yellow ID Card
Those of you who have attended this dance on
Sunday night at the fair in previous years may
remember that each year the dairy and
livestock key committees chose a 4-H family
to be a recipient of ½ of the funds raised during
this event. (The remainder is used to pay for
the DJ and other costs incurred to hold this
event, with any additional amount
possibly given to another 4-H family
in need in the upcoming year.) With
the transition to a new group running
this event, the new organizers, the Shawano
County 4-H Older Youth Group (OYG),
wish to continue that tradition. It is an
easy way to help out our 4-H neighbors
and have fun in the process. Due to the
generosity of those who attended, the OYG
will be able to send a check to the Szucs family
(on Melissa’s behalf), Brunner family (on
Brianna’s behalf), Dana Robaidek, and Blair
Christianson.
All continuing 4-H adult volunteers are reminded
to keep their yellow certification card from
participation in the Youth Protection Program.
This is a permanent ID card that all WI adult
volunteers have.
Memorials
This Spring, Susan Schultz lost a courageous
battle with cancer. She volunteered with her
children’s 4-H club and taught youth the value
of hard work and a healthy lifestyle. Generous
memorials from family, friends and businesses
were given to Pella Eagles 4-H and Town Line
4-H. We acknowledge Sue’s husband, Tim and
their family for thinking of
Shawano County 4-H during
this difficult time.
Last month, Ed Peterman
passed away at the age of 88.
Living in Angelica most of his life, Ed was a
founding member of Angelica 4-H Club in
1926. In addition to being a General Leader,
Ed helped with other project work, including
woodworking out of his shop on the farm. Ed
and his wife, Darlene worked side by side as a
team for the kids.
Training for 4-H Club Officers
All new 4-H Club Officers should mark Super
Saturday, January 9th, on their calendars! This
will be the annual 4-H Club Officer Training. If
you’ve just been elected to a new officer
position, here’s your chance to learn how to do
the job right! Look for registration information
in the December Cloverline.
Training for New 4-H Leaders
ALL FIRST YEAR 4-H LEADERS should plan
to attend the January 26 session to complete
their required Youth Protection Training and
Volunteer Orientation. We will meet in the
County Board Room, 2nd floor of the courthouse,
7:00 - 9:00pm.
ALL first year adults wishing to serve as
volunteers (club general leaders, project and
activity leaders, coaches, etc.) are required to
attend a two-hour orientation/training, sign a list
of volunteer behavior guidelines and authorize a
confidential records check through the
Department of Justice. Attendance at this
training will meet this requirement!
Please contact the UW-Extension Office to let us
know you will be coming so that we can have a
packet of materials prepared for you. Cost of the
records check is $7, and will be paid for by the
volunteer at this training session. (If you
continue as a 4-H volunteer, the cost of all future
background checks will be paid by Shawano
County 4-H Leaders Inc.) The Youth Protection
Program is being implemented to protect every
child who is involved with 4-H and to make a
solid effort in training volunteers so a safe
environment is maintained.
4-H Travel and Award Opportunities
Older teens – think about applying for some
special trips and awards for next year! Not sure
what trips we’re talking about? Read past this
article to learn more. The Shawano County 4-H
Resume and Portfolio forms are available from
the UW-Extension Office. ALL trips and
awards below have the same deadline. This
deadline is November 9th. Be sure to call Joe or
Terri if you need more information about any of
these opportunities.
After completing a resume and portfolio (the first
year is the most intimidating, after that you can
simply update and improve the previous year’s
work), you will be asked to come to an interview
on the evening of Nov. 23, the same night as the
OYG meeting. Those with conflicts can reschedule. These interviews are meant to be a
learning experience. Why not apply to participate
in one of these FUN opportunities next year?
You can find more information about most of
these trips at: https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hedopp/
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Conference
June 20-23, 2016, Madison WI
Over 600 youth attend this educational event in
Madison each summer. Participants take part in
educational seminars, field trips and assemblies
and meet 4-H’ers from across Wisconsin. There
are also dances, movies, volleyball and other
recreational activities each night. You are
encouraged to take what you learn and share it
with others in your club, community, and county.
-Grades 7-10
-Estimated cost $250 incl. transportation
(members pay only 35% or roughly $90).
Citizenship Washington Focus
June 19-25; June 26-July 2; July 3-9; July 10-16
or July 17-23,2016, Washington D.C.
This weeklong event focuses on educating you
about our nation’s government and citizenship
while visiting many sites of interest in our
nation’s capitol.
-Grades 10-12, minimum age 15 at travel time
-Estimated cost $1200 (members pay only 25%
or approximately $300).
National 4-H Congress
Nov. 25-29, Atlanta, GA
Delegates participate in self-development
seminars, tours, and a service project, while
exchanging ideas with youth from across the
nation.
-Grades 10-12, max. age 18 as of Jan. 1, 2015
-Estimated cost $1100 (members pay only 25%
or approximately $275).
National 4-H Conference
April 8-14, Washington D.C.
Six youth are selected from WI to attend this
working conference held at the National 4-H
Center. Each participant selects an issue and
works with other youth from across the country
to develop plans to help direct
future 4-H programming.
-Grades 10-12, max. age 18 as of 11-2015
-one delegate selected from county
must go through final selection at
state level
-Estimated cost $1100 (members pay only 25%
or approximately $275).
4-H American Road Trip
(a Shawano County 4-H member trip only)
2016 Destination: NE coast area – with possible
stops in MA, NY, CT, ME, RI
3rd or 4th week of June, dependent on delegates
Delegates travel for 8-9 days exploring the area
voted by the OYG in January 2015, trip’s
itinerary is planned by the participants.
-Grade 9 and older
-Must have traveled at least once on a previous 4-H trip
-Estimated cost up to $1000 (member pays 35%
or approximately $350).
- Additional costs above $1000 are at members’
expense, as those traveling will determine the
itinerary.
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Summer Camp 2016
July 25-29
Just under 300 days until camp starts!
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More Educational Trips
Listed below are more highly educational trips
that are available. Each has a website to visit
for more info or contact Joe or Terri at the
UWEX office.
US Space Camp
Delegates participate in hands-on mock space
missions and other activities in this NASA program
while exchanging ideas with youth from across WI.
Youth travel to Huntsville, Alabama, tentatively set
for April 21-25. $525 approximate cost. For more
information visit:
http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hedopp/files/2015/09/16SCPromo-Flyer.pdf
Qualifications:
 In 6th-8th grade at the time of the trip, max
age 15 at travel time
 Carry county approval through time of trip
**Executive Board will review application
for approval of assistance with travel cost. In
return, delegate and parent/guardian must
work one shift at the Flea Market Food Stand
with Leaders Inc. or an OYG fundraiser if
funding provided.
Winter Leadership Camp
Attention 4-H members, grades 6-8! Don't miss a
great opportunity to participate in a weekend of
leadership skill development and fun! This year's
Eastern Region 4-H Winter Leadership Camp will be
held February 5th-7th at Camp TaPaWingo near
Mishicot. Cost is $70 (4-H Leaders will cover 50%).
Youth from throughout NE Wisconsin will come
together at 4-H Winter Leadership camp to work on
improving their leadership skills through hands-on,
interactive workshops. In addition to attending these
sessions, youth will participate in a variety of
recreational activities including, sledding,
snowshoeing and hiking!
Contact the UW-Extension Office for the one
page application. Applications are due by
November 9th. There will be an interview
November 23.
Invite Speakers to Your Club
Achievement Program
Part of your Club Achievement Program
could focus around a presentation from one of
the Shawano county trip/award delegates. As a
stipulation of their scholarship responsibility,
delegates are to remain available for one year as a
promotional speaker. Call the UWEX office and
we will put you in touch with these individuals.
Citizenship Washington Focus
Brooke Breitrick
State Drama Company
Katieann Sievert
Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference
Megan Gebert
Lauren Bahr
Sarah Hohn
Zachary Fehrman
National 4-H Congress
Kathryn Kugel (after Thanksgiving)
January 2016 - Important Dates
January 5 - ALL enrollments are due!
4-H, FFA, Members, Leaders, both new and reenrolling.
January 9th – Super Saturday
January 26th – Youth Protection Training
Mandatory for any new adult wishing to be a 4-H
leader or leaders who have been away from 4-H
for more than 5 years.
Cyber-Bullying Not Allowed in 4-H!
Any form of Cyber-Bullying will not be tolerated
in 4-H, whether names are used or not. If anyone
has an issue or problem with someone, TALK IT
OVER with that someone in person, over the
phone or bring it up APPROPRIATELY at Key
Committee meetings. If you have any questions
regarding this policy, contact Joe at the UWEX
office.
Chaperone Opportunities
Adults looking for a unique chance to spend some
quality time with some quality youth, should
consider the following opportunities:
Natural Resources and
Environmental Education
Snowmobile Safety Certification
Citizenship Washington Focus bus trips to
Washington, D.C. = June or July
National 4-H Congress in Georgia = Nov
Nat’l 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison =Sept
U.S. Space Camp, Alabama = April
Summer trips to Australia, Japan, Korea, Mexico
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and
certified WI 4-H Leaders. A complete
application must be submitted by March 1
(January 1st for International trips). Most trips
are for three to nine days but international trips
last one month. Chaperones are required to
attend orientations. Registration and travel
expenses are covered as well as some meals.
Feel free to call our office for more information
and an application or visit the website
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/volunteers/
* Re-enrollment Time *
If you wish to transfer to a different club…
When you enroll online, simply choose the
club name of the club you wish to become a
member of. Make sure both the old and new
club leaders know of your decision.
Family, Home and Health
Patterns
McCalls and Butterick pattern companies have a
selection of patterns available at a price of $1.00
to 4-H youth.
4-H members interested in seeing and/or
purchasing the patterns needs to visit
www.sewcoolinschool.com If you don’t have a
computer, call and we’ll make arrangements for
you to use the one in the office. Enter 200624
when asked for your school code #.
Saturdays, Nov 7th & 14th, 8:30 – Noon
(Must attend both days – all hours.)
Class held at the Shawano High School.
* Pre-registration is required
* Class size limited
Participants must be between 12 & 16 years of
age. Eleven-year-olds may participate, if their
birthday falls in the current snow season (before
March 1st). Cost is $10.00
There is homework to complete BEFORE the
first day of class. To register and pick up class
materials, contact the UWEX Office at 715526-6136 between 8:00am & 4:30pm. Instructor
will be Troy Beyer.
Youth Honey Bee Poster Contest
"Pollinating for Fruits and Nuts" is the theme for
the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
upcoming honey bee poster contest. There will
be four age divisions in the contest. Prizes for
each age group include $35, $25 and $15 cash.
Youth interested in competing in the
contest should design an 11x14-inch
poster made of poster board, and
include their name, address, age, grade
and school on the back of the poster. The
deadline for entries is October 25th. Mail
entries to Sharon Pufahl, W6432 County
Highway O, Mauston WI 53948. For complete
information, visit www.wihoney.org or call
Sharon at (608) 847-4407.
“Every Kid in the Park”
This school year, fourth graders in the U.S. and
their families will be entitled to free admission to
America’s national parks. Questions/answers at
http://www.nationalparks.org/ including how to
sign up for your pass.
Shawano County Fair
Fair Exhibit Checks
4-H Dairy
Quiz Bowl Team
Animal Sciences
Dairy Quiz Bowl is a
fun way to learn about
the dairy industry and test your knowledge!
Dairy Quiz Bowl is like the “Jeopardy” TV
game show, where contestants are asked
questions about any and all aspects of the dairy
industry! Teams are awarded points for
answering questions correctly. There is a State
4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest that our
Shawano County teams participate in……
usually held at the end of January or early in
February. Practice will begin soon. If you’d
like to participate in Dairy Quiz Bowl, contact
Sara Harbaugh or Heather Jauquet at 920-3717511 or [email protected].
Livestock Auction Checks
FSA Youth Loans Available
Exhibitor livestock checks will soon be delivered
to the UWEX office. General Leaders and FFA
Advisors will be sent an email notice to pick up
all checks for their members. Leaders/Advisors
will then make arrangements with their members
to distribute the checks in person. (Likely at
Oct./Nov. club meetings so be sure to attend.)
UW-Extension, 4-H Club Leaders and FFA
Advisors will NOT mail your check.
FSA makes loans to individual youths to establish
and operate income-producing projects of modest
size in connection with their participation in 4-H or
FFA. Each project must be part of an organized and
supervised program of work designed to provide
practical business and educational experience. The
project must be planned and operated with the help
of the organization adviser and produce sufficient
income to repay the loan.
Fair Award Recipients –
Send Thank You Notes!
A loan is available to young persons between the
ages 10 and 20 years. Maximum loan amount is
$5,000.
To receive your fair premium checks, you must
turn in your completed record book to your
General Leader (see Fair Premium Book, page 10,
#6 of the rules section). They will
have your checks after the 4-H
Experience (October 25th).
When you receive your check, cash
it right away as the Ag Society business year ends
soon. Checks must be cashed by Nov. 30th.
If you received a plaque this year at the fair
please take a moment to let the Award Sponsor
know what this means to you. Many sponsors
state that the reason they no longer wish to
sponsor is because they don’t feel the members
appreciate their award since they receive no
thank you note.
Daylight-Saving Time
Ends Sunday,
November 1st . . . .
Loan funds may be used to:
 Buy livestock, seed, equipment and supplies
 Buy, rent or repair needed tools and equipment
 Pay operating expenses for the project
More information is available at:
http://www.fsa.usda.gov, search “Youth Loan”
Shawano County Ag Agent, Jamie Patton is
willing to assist anyone interested.
Set your clocks back one hour.
Horse Project Banquet
Saturday, October 10th
at the Shawano Civic Center
If you were a member in the Shawano
County 4-H Horse Project this year, please
come join in the achievement celebration!
Plan to arrive at 5:30pm. The meal will be
served at 6:00 followed by a program.
This year the meal will be catered with no
cost to project members or their families,
but …..you must call by October 1st to
reserve your meal count.
All members are asked to bring a “White
Elephant” item to exchange with others.
State Fair Kudos to:
Deanna Zernicke, winner of a $2000
Governor’s Livestock Auction Scholarship,
Kaila Wussow, winner of a State James
Crowley Award, Mason Jauquet- Supreme
Champion Bred & Owned in the dairy show,
all State Fair Dairy Exhibitors who earned the
top herdsmanship award for small clubs, Ryan
Mathew- Reserve Grand Champion Market
Swine, Jen Krull-Best of Breed with her rabbit,
Shawano County Sheep Exhibitors who also
earned top herdsmanship!,
Way To Go!
Memory Books will be distributed!
The Shawano County 4-H Dairy Management
team competing in Harrisburg, PA placed 2nd
at Nationals last month!
Please call Susan Palmer at 715-250-4800 and
let her know how many meals you would like
to reserve for your family.
Does Your Club Have “Friends”?
Hats Off to Horse Project Members
Hats off to State Hunt and Dressage riders in
our 4-H horse project. Ashlyn Schnell, Kayla
Moeller, Breanna Schnell and Molly Russell
rode at the three-day State event representing
Shawano County with pride. Collectively they
brought home 1 Grand Champion, 3 Reserve
Champions and 17 Top Tens. Classes were
huge, but they managed to get into the top ten
in all but 5 classes. Classes that they excelled
at were hunter equitation and hunter pleasure,
training and first level dressage and
intermediate jumpers.
If a person, organization or business has made an
important contribution to your club, either in
goods, time or money, we have certificates
available to recognize them. Stop by the UWExtension office and pick some up.
Recycle Your Fair Ribbons
Do you have some fair ribbons (Jr. Fair or
Open class) that you no longer want? If they are
in good shape, you can recycle them by bringing
to the UW- Extension office.
Let’s help keep fair costs down!
Expand Your Goat Project!
The UWEX office is currently working with an area goat farmer to provide a young Oberhasli doe
goat to a Shawano County 4-H member at no charge. If you were in the goat project for 2015, you
will receive notification when the application form/process is ready (approx. October 5th). If you were
not in the goat project in 2015, you may still be eligible, but will need to contact the UWEX office for
an application. The recipient will be required to show this goat at the 2016 Shawano County Fair.
County Level Project Key Committees are very important to the Shawano County 4-H Program. “Key”
Committees consist of leaders, parents, adults, community resource people and youth leaders interested in
similar project or activity areas. These committees plan, implement and evaluate county-wide educational
programs and opportunities, give suggestions for exhibits and judges at the county fair...taking an active role
in the Shawano County 4-H Program.
October 13th has been set aside as Key Committee Work Night.
We’ll start with a brief orientation, then look at roles of committees, what resources are available and what
direction their program may follow, evaluating and planning for various project educational workshops,
suggesting judges and exhibit selections for county fair. At this time, UW-Extension Agents and the 4-H
Program Assistant will be available to meet with various committees in an advisory role.
The following Key Committees will meet on October 13th from 7:00 - 9:00pm (unless otherwise noted):
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Cat
Cloverbuds
Dairy (8:00pm start)
Dog
Goat (Dairy & Meat)
Livestock (Nov. 5), 7:30
Shooting Sports (Oct. 22)
 Family Living (Knit/crochet
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Clothing, Child Dev’l, Home Env)
Foods (incl. Cake Decorating &
Food Preservation)
 Mechanical Sciences
(Aerospace, Scale Models
Woodworking, Electricity,
Computers, Small Engines,
& Robotics)
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Photography
Poultry/Rabbits
Visual Arts
Pets & Vet Science
Horse & Pony
Plant & Soil Science
Activity Key Committees: Promotion & Expansion; Communication Arts; Adventures in Dairyland;
Record Books, Awards & Achievement; Camp; and Softball - will not meet at this time. But you may
enroll online to become a key committee member and we will notify you of upcoming meetings.
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ALL Key Committees will be asked to select chair people and recorders and submit a "Plan of Action"
and budget requests at the end of their meeting - this information will be compiled into a Key Committee
Reference Guide and distributed at the January 4-H Leaders, Inc. meeting and posted online.
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Anyone who wishes to get involved with any of the project areas or activities listed above should plan to
attend Key Committee Worknight! This is the first step in planning project meetings, activities and
improving the fair for next year.
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All interested adult leaders and older 4-H members are invited to participate on Key Committees. If
you’d like to help improve the County 4-H program, this is your opportunity.
If you are interested in only serving on a county key committee and are not involved with an
individual club, make sure you enroll online at http://wi.4honline.com to complete your
enrollment. You will find the County Key Committee Option located near the project you wish to help
with. IF you are interested in enrolling in one of the Activity Key committees listed above, look under
“Leader – Key Committee” and you will find those choices there. Refer to the article earlier in this
Cloverline for more information. This enrollment must be completed each year for you to be
considered a 4-H Leader and to remain on our mailing list.