November-December 2015 4-H Newsletter

Dodge County 4-H
Family Newsletter
on 4-H
November-December 2015
Dear 4-H Families,
Welcome to the world of 4-H! We are excited that your family is joining 4-H or
reenrolling for another year. There are many exciting opportunities that await you. You
may find yourself saying, “WOW – 4-H Does That?!”
Dodge County UW-Extension
Administration Building
127 East Oak Street
Juneau WI 53039
Hours:
Phone:
Fax:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
920-386-3790
920-386-3928
http://dodge.uwex.edu/
So... you’ve just joined up with this 4-H club and now you’ve got questions. That’s O.K.
Because we’ve got the answers (at least most of them)! Our New 4-H Family Gathering
is designed for all new 4-H club members & their parents, as well as Cloverbuds,
Explorers and anyone else who just wants a little more information on how 4-H works.
Inside this issue:
Dodge Co. UWEX/
Fundraisers
2
Membership/4HOnline
3
UWEX Website/New
Family Gathering
4
Club Happenings/Hats Off
5
6-7
Achievement
8
Younger Members/Family
Home & Health/Foods &
Nutrition-Foods
Preservation
9
Communication Cultural
Arts/Career Exploration
Animal Sciences
Dodge County Junior Fair
Special Merit Report cont.
We hope your family will get involved in the array of opportunities that builds the
leadership skills in our youth. There are many offerings you will find listed in
this newsletter. The first one is listed below.
NEW 4-H FAMILY GATHERING
Meeting cancellations due to inclement weather will be aired over
WTKM or WBEV/WXRO radio
stations.
Adult & Youth Leaders/
Older Youth
4-H has a rich history and a renowned reputation of building our future leaders. Our
focus is on youth in leadership roles. This is often done best through nurturing youth and
adult partnerships.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 29, 2015 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
This includes a pizza supper at 6:00 p.m. at the Dodge County Administration
Building in Juneau. The program begins at 6:30 p.m.
There will be hands-on activities for the members, a question and answer
session with the UW-Extension 4-H Staff and 4-H volunteer youth & adults.
Find out more about:
 4-H Summer Camp & Day Camps
 4-H County Workshops
 Projects & Record Book
 4-H Special Events and More!
Register by Friday, December 4 for the December 29th New 4-H Family Gathering by
sending in the clipout inside this newsletter or emailing Tracy at
[email protected].
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11-15
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Thanks to Brianna Stapleton-Welch, 4-H Youth Development
Washington County
Clipouts
17-19
Requests for reasonable accommodation for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or
activity for which it is needed. Call the UWEX Offices as early as possible for accommodations so proper arrangements
can be made.
Calendars
21-22
“An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment
and programming including Title IX and ADA requirements.
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Dodge County UW-Extension
4-H Youth Development
4-H Youth Development Educator, Marie Witzel
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
Dodge County UW-Extension
Dodge County 4-H Youth Development
127 East Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
Phone: 920-386-3790 Fax: 920-386-3928
Web Site: http://dodge.uwex.edu/
Dodge County 4-H Website
4-H information is available at the Dodge County UWExtension website: http://dodge.uwex.edu/4-h-youthdevelopment/.
Wisconsin 4-H Website
The website http://4h.uwex.edu has been launched for use
across the state with the goal of recruiting new members. The
site is designed to give potential members, parents, and volunteers a brief overview of 4-H Community Club programs, while
providing them links to more information. Check this out and
share with your friends!
Connect with Us on Facebook!
Visit dodge.uwex.edu, look for the Facebook icon, and “like” us
on FACEBOOK!
The UW-Extension Office is located on the first floor of the
Administration Building, 127 E Oak Street in Juneau (the “old
courthouse” building). There is a parking lot east of our building on Miller Street. Office hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
“Focus on 4-H” Newsletter
Newsletter information is due to the UW-Extension Office by
the 15th of each month. Drop off your information or e-mail it to
Marie Witzel or Bonnie Borden. Your newsletter is your source
for all 4-H program and event information.
Newsletters are published ten times per year, (August/
September and November/December are joint issues) and are
also posted on our Web site as PDF documents. If you wish to
receive the 4-H newsletter via e-mail instead of US mail, please
contact Tracy Malterer at [email protected]. Adobe
Acrobat is needed to view the PDF files. If you do not have
Adobe Acrobat, you can download it free from: http://
www.adobe.com/products/acrobate/readstep2.html
Registering for 4-H events, workshops, and activities is easy.
Dodge County uses SignUp Genius, Google Forms, email, and
other convenient links to register for events that do not require a
fee. If programs require a fee, the clipout and fees must be U.S.
mailed or dropped off to:
Dodge County UW-Extension
Attn: 4-H
127 E. Oak Street
Juneau, WI 53039
Please include all information requested in the registration clipout. Please notify us when you have phone, address or e-mail
changes so we can continue our “Go Green” efforts. Send updates to Tracy at [email protected]
NOTE: Families and leader s who selected “E-Mail” as their
correspondence preference upon enrollment with 4HOnline will
receive the monthly newsletters via e-mail only. Please contact
Tracy Malterer at [email protected] or call (920)3863790 if you have any questions, changes, or problems receiving
the monthly “FOCUS ON 4-H” newsletter.
Culver’s Cards — Anytime, Any Culver’s!
$5 and $10 Culver’s Gift Cards are available to purchase!
Makes great appreciation gifts for teachers, co-workers, or relatives. Cards available at the UW-Extension office. Call 920386-3790 for higher quantities requested.
Milk Moola
The Dodge County 4-H Office is always collecting “Milk Moola” caps and strips from milk containers...KEEP SENDING
THEM IN!
You can mail them to 127 E Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039 or
submit them to your club’s General Leader at your next monthly meeting.
NASCO 4-H Rebate Program
When you place your order by mail, by calling the toll-free
phone order center 800.558.9595, or on Nasco’s website
(www.enasco.com), then we will receive a 5% rebate check
after the Dodge County Fair to use toward the Livestock Program. Dodge County’s number is 9800229(P)
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WHO CAN JOIN 4-H?
New Families/4HOnline
4HOnline
https://wi.4honline.com
4-H MEMBERSHIP
4-H grade is determined as of October 1, 2015.
First & second graders (as of 10/01/2015) enroll in Dodge County
4-H as Cloverbuds.
Third graders enroll as Explorers.
Starting at fourth grade, members can select from a variety of
projects.
Youth continue to be eligible for membership (1) year beyond
high school graduation (grade 13) up to age 19 by December
31, 2015.
Member graduation option:
Graduate from 4-H following high school graduation -or One year after high school graduation.
4-H MEMBERSHIP/COMPETITION POLICY
Statewide 4-H Youth Development has developed two statements
about 4-H membership intended to provide consistency to the way
young people identify themselves with counties and how they are
selected for out-of-county competitive events. For policies purposes, 4-H membership is defined as having an individual enrollment
form on file/entered in the computer membership database at the
county extension office. Policies are effective as of December
2014.
Membership Policy #1
"Youth may not hold 4-H membership in more than one county/state
at the same time."
This simply requires that they only hold 4-H membership in a single county at any given time.
Membership Policy #2
"Youth must qualify for participation in district, state or national
4-H competitions through their county of membership." Members
must be selected as representatives of only their county of membership, regardless of the location of the qualifying experience.
4HOnline—A Useful Tool for ALL 4-H Families
4HOnline is not just for enrollment! Families can use this webbased program to read their 4-H newsletter, receive communications from your county 4-H office, and update your member’s
health form for 4-H events. The Dodge County 4-H Office uses
the broadcast email feature to keep 4-H families up to date on
important announcements and reminders.
If your address, phone number or email address changes, YOU
can enter your email and password to change/update information
in your family or member profile. 4-H PROJECTS cannot be
changed.
To complete a youth’s Health Form, view the newsletter, or
change contact information, just follow these steps:
1.go to https://wi.4honline.com
2.enter your family’s email
3.Enter the password (the same one used to enroll last fall)
4.Login and your Family’s Page will appear
4HOnline Enrollment
https://wi.4honline.com
Enrollment is made through local 4-H Clubs, using the 4HOnline
Enrollment system. Re-enrolling members MUST complete
4HOnline Enrollment and turn in Behavior Forms, enrollment fees,
and extra project fees (if applicable) TO GENERAL LEADERS .
The 4HOnline enrollment must be completed by November 15th
for all re-enrolling members. Behavior forms, enrollment fees,
and extra project fees (if applicable) are submitted by the General
Leader to 4-H Office by November 17, 2015.
New Members (including Cloverbuds and Explorers) should enter
their 4HOnline enrollment and return any forms to their local General Leader as soon as they have decided to become members of a
club.
New Members must enroll using 4HOnline by December 31,
2015 to SHOW at the 2016 FAIR; however, new memberships
are accepted at any time. Once 4HOnline Enrollment is completed
projects CANNOT be added or changed!
Reminder: Family profile and member information should be
entered by a parent/guardian unless the member enrolling is 18
years or older.
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Visit the Dodge County UW-Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Website
New Family Gathering
http://dodge.uwex.edu
4HOnline Enrollment
New Family Gathering
Tuesday, December 29
Dodge County Administration Building,
127 E. Oak Street, Juneau
Look for important dates, online enrollment instructions, and
frequently asked questions on how to enroll in a Dodge County 4 Come for the pizza at 6 pm. The program
-H club ONLINE!
will begin at 6:30 pm. We plan to be done
by 8:30pm.
4HOnline Enrollment
https://wi.4honline.com
Re-enrolling members MUST complete 4HOnline Enrollment and
turn in Behavior Forms, enrollment fees, and extra project fees (if
applicable) TO GENERAL LEADERS.
4HOnline re-enrollment must be completed by
November 15th for all re-enrolling members.
4-H Club Officers
For the latest 4-H Club Officer forms, click onto “Forms/Guides/
Applications” and scroll “4-H Club Officers.” Secretary, Treasurer, and various Officer Training forms are available to keep
your club up-to-date with officer info and procedures.
If you have any questions please feel free to call Tracy at 920386-3790.
This opportunity is designed for NEW 4-H families, but ANYONE with questions is welcome to attend! Plans are for the program to include:
Get Acquainted with 4-H – What is 4-H ?
Where do I fit in?
4-H Projects and Activities – What are they?
How do I participate?
Dodge County Fair
Record Books
See clipout at the end of this newsletter or visit NEW FAMILY
GATHERING to sign up online.
Cloverbuds and first year members will receive a special invitation…it’s only necessary to return ONE clip-out.
GOOGLE Calendar Available on Website
Visit http://dodge.uwex.edu and check out the Event Calendars
on our website on the right hand side of the homepage.
Click on “Dodge County UWEX” to get a quick view of the
monthly 4-H activities scheduled on our UW-Extension calendar.
SAVE THE 4-H DATES IN 2016!
Family Learning Day—Saturday, February 27
at Dodgeland Schools, Juneau
Family Learning Day—Saturday, April 2
at Moraine Park Technical College, Beaver Dam
INFORMATION FOR NEW 4-H FAMILIES
The Focus on 4-H Newsletter is published 10 times yearly for
4-H families in Dodge County. The newsletter contains important
information about 4-H policies, countywide activities, and educational offerings. If you wish to receive the newsletter via email
instead of the US mail, please contact us at (920) 386-3790 with
your request.
CONNECT WITH US
Follow us to stay up-to-date on our latest pictures, recipes, newsletters, and more! Follow us on Twitter to keep up to date on
4-H, Community and Economic Development, Family Living,
Horticulture, and Nutrition Education.
Visit the website at dodge.uwex.edu and follow us on Facebook,
Twitter, and Pinterest!
If your family receives duplicate mailings of the newsletter, contact the UWEX office at 920.386.3790. Families that move during 2015-’16 should be sure to notify our office of their new address AND update their family profile on the 4HOnline enrollment system.
If you are new to 4-H and haven’t received a copy of the “Dodge
County 4-H Family Handbook,” ask your General Leader for
one. This guide will give you basic information about 4-H in
Dodge County.
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Club Happenings - OCTOBER
Trenton Highlights—Cody Gerber reported that highway
cleanup was done and didn’t take too long. Dairy Promotion for
Halloween is October 25th . Will continue doing the Bucky
Badger Coupon for Doing. The club did Highway Cleanup
before the meeting.
Astico Perseverance—Operation Christmas Child; shoe
boxes filled with hygiene items and toys and will be sent
overseas in mid-November. Canoe trip planned. Thank you
from Ronald McDonald house for pop can tabs.
Leipsic—Showed fair projects at Eagle Wings reported on by
Katherine Panzer, Morgan McGauley and Mia Hemling.
Cleaned up Leipsic Cemetery. Reports given by Joseph Panzer,
Ethan Lepple and William Hemling.
Juneau Victorians—Autumn Soter, Graham Wagner, Aiden
Schmeidlin, Sarah Gregory, and Natalia Calvo reported on a
club officer planning meeting. Graham Wagner reported on
Explore 4-H at the library.
Clubs secretaries may submit their meeting minutes by the 15th
of each month to the 4-H Office or email Ellen Bohn at
[email protected].
Hats Off...
... to the volunteers who worked at the
WI Cattlemen’s Association steak trailer
at the WI State Fair and World Dairy
Expo—Don Schwandt, Rebecca Schulz,
Helen Weisensel, Ken Neumann, Heidi
Tunak, Leah Roskopf, Lloyd & Nancy
Thompson, Hunter Schultz, Emma Whitlock, Josh Whitlock,
Mason Whitlock, Maddie Moore, Sydney Moore, Cathy Moore,
and Ellen Bohn.
...to Brett Cichanofsky (Lakeside) - he was mistakenly omitted
from the list of Local Club achievers in the October newsletter.
..to Juneau Victorians & Oak Grove Owls for working with the
Juneau Celebrity Read-a-thon at the Juneau Public Library.
...to the volunteers teaching at the 2015 Officer Training—
Youth Leaders: Alexis Luedtke, Leipsic; Adult Leaders: Gloria
Hafemeister, County Resource Leader; Amy & Courtney
Meyer, A-OK; Janelle Wiebelhaus-Finger, Juneau Victorians;
Karen Weihert, Tri-County Twisters.
…to Leipsic 4-H Club for hosting the 4-H Achievement/
Community Builders Banquet.
...to Savannah Fell (Richwood Rangers) for earning the silver
medal and advancing to the Advanced Painters Historical
category on the U.S. Junior Scale Modeling Team as she
competed at the 41st Military
Miniature Society Of Ill.Chicago Show in October.
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Adult Leaders/Youth Leaders/Older Youth
4-H Youth & Adult Leader’s Association Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 7:00 pm
Administration Building, Juneau
Re-enrollment Information DUE
2015-2016 Enrollment Sheet (blue form)
signed Youth Behavior Expectations sheet (gold form)
Enrollment Fees (payable to Dodge Co. 4-H Leader’s Association)
Extra Project Fees (payable to Dodge County 4-H)
4-H Volunteer Orientation-Youth Protection
Monday, November 30 at 6:30pm
Dodge County Administration Building
4-H Leader’s Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 15 2015 7:00 pm
Administration Building, Juneau
2015-’16 Executive Board Members
Adult Delegates
Mary Pat Boschert
Charles Crave
John Siedchlag
Youth Delegates at Large
Nick Appenfeldt
Brittany Fink
Alexis Luedtke
Tim Rynearson
Natalie Rennhack
Natalie Siedschlag
Solomon Vana
Executive Board Officers
President ..................................................... Tracie Luedtke
Past President ................................................ Kim Pokorny
President Elect ................................................. Amy Meyer
Treasurer .................................................. Helen Weisensel
Secretary ......................................................... Sandy Salmi
Co-Secretary ........................................ Matthew Torkelson
Dodge County 4-H is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Protection Program. Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development depends on
20,000 volunteers to teach and work with youth. Dodge County
4-H relies on over 250 adults to reach 4-H youth.
WHO TAKES YOUTH PROTECTION?
 All newly enrolled leaders
 Recent 4-H graduates who are now leaders
All Dodge County 4-H volunteers are required to:
1. Submit a one-page blue application form so a background
check can be done with Wisconsin Dept. of Justice;
(Dodge Co 4-H Leaders Association pays $7/leader fee)
2.
Be enrolled as a volunteer leader in 4HOnline.
3.
Participate in 1 Orientation Youth Protection Session:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 at 6:30PM at the Dodge
Co. Administration Bldg, Juneau
Return clip-out 1 week prior to session.
See clipout at the end of this newsletter
Questions about Youth Protection? Call (920) 386-3790.
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2015 North Central Region
4-H Volunteer e-Forums
The e-Forums are held at the Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau
Click HERE to sign up for the 4-H Volunteer e-Forums
 Encouraging the HEART
December 8, 2015.......7:00-8:30 p.m.
Young people do not magically become leaders at age 13!
Leadership is nurtured from their first 4-H experience. You’ll
receive tools to help inspire youth of all ages to discover and
develop independence and mastery.
All adult volunteer leaders are invited to attend.
See clipout at the end of this newsletter
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Adult Leaders/Youth Leaders/Older Youth
SAVE THE DATE
SHOP WITH COPS DECEMBER 12
Dodge County 4-H works with this program sponsored by the
Dodge County Sheriff’s Department. 4-H members wrap gifts
and do crafts with the participants.
This is a GREAT community service opportunity for 4-H Clubs.
We need about 50-60 youth and adults to help with this program
Go Global with 4-H International Immersion
on December 12 at Bayside Supper Club, Beaver Dam. The exact times will be given to the clubs volunteering. It will be in the
Programs in 2016!
morning.
Interested in exploring all the world has to offer? If so, 4-H International programs are for you! Here is your chance to learn about
If your club is interested, please sign up through your General
the world by immersing yourself in daily life as a member of a
Leader. The club must have at least one responsible adult that
family in a different country. By participating in a homestay instays with the members. Return by November 20, 2015
stead of traveling as a tourist you’ll have the opportunity to learn
about the country’s culture from an insider’s perspective, evolve
as a global citizen, quickly adapt to new situations and ways of
WI 4-H International
communication, and develop friendships and memories that will
last a lifetime.
Host & Travel Opportunities
Wisconsin 4-H promotes intercultural awareness and understanding and challenges youth and families to become better global
citizens by providing opportunities to establish close relationships with people from different cultures through international
home-stay and hosting experiences.
Month-long travel and hosting opportunities are available
through Wisconsin 4-H and our partnering organizations in Japan, Korea, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Finland, Norway
and Australia, as well as opportunities to host year-long high
school students from Japan, Korea, or Eurasia. International
learning workshops are offered at the at the county, district and
state levels, and adult volunteer leadership positions are available
as well as youth exchanges.
If you’re a 4-H youth 12 or older, you can apply to participate
with other 4-H’ers from around the U.S. to live for a month next
summer with either Costa Rica 4S, Norway or South Korea 4-H,
or Japan Labo or LEX families. Japan also offers an optional
additional month of intensive Japanese language training.
Wisconsin 4-H partners with States’ 4-H International Exchange
Programs where advance preparation and safety are top priorities. All 4-H international delegations are accompanied by carefully selected and trained 4-H volunteer or staff Adult Advisors
who support youth delegates to ensure that they have a positive
experience.
Visit http://wi4hinternational.org/ for additional information and
For more information, visit the Wisconsin 4-H International
Programs at http://wi4hinternational.org/ or check out a brochure an application. Applications are due to the Wisconsin 4-H Interat the Dodge County 4-H Office.
national Programs office December 1, 2015. Questions? Contact
wi4hinterna-
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Achievement Awards
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
SENIOR DIVISION
Brittany Fink– Kevin Stippich A ward
Alexis Luedtke
Madeline McGauley
Dylon Pokorny
Natalie Siedschlag
JUNIOR DIVISION
Katrina Pokorny- Julie Stippich A ward
Andrew Boschert
Matthew Gunst
Lydia Meyer
Marshal McGauley
Cameron Pokorny
TOP RECORD BOOKS IN SENIOR DIVISION
Michaela Daane
Kaitlin Daane
Brittany Fink
Amanda Kehl
Tina Kehl
Alexis Luedtke
Madeline McGauley
Emma Meyer
Dylon Pokorny
Kyler Schaalma
Natalie Siedschlag
Nicole Wenzel
TOP RECORD BOOKS IN JUNIOR DIVISION
Luis Avila
Andrew Boschert
Brandon Boyd
Elizabeth Gunst
Matthew Gunst
Brock Klumpers
Cassandra Luedtke
Marshal McGauley
Lydia Meyer
Sawyer Pitterle
Cameron Pokorny
Katrina Pokorny
SECRETARY AWARDS
Top Junior—Samantha Pitterle, Oak Grove Owls
Top Senior—Tina Kehl, Astico Perseverance
REPORTER AWARDS
Top Junior - Camer on Pokor ny, Achiever s
THORMAN FOODS AWARD
Top Junior—Holley Schwartz, Watertown Badgers
Top Senior—Alexandria Thrane, Oak Grove Owls
CROWLEY DAIRY AWARD
Paul Grulke, Mayville Lucky Clovers
Dawson Nickels, Richwood Rangers
SPECIAL EMPHASIS AWARDS “4-H: 101”
Top Clubs:
Juneau Victorians
Hyland Prairie A-OK
Herman Hornets Leipsic Sinissippi Trenton Highlights
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Top Club: Leipsic
Achievers honorable mention
A-OK
Astico Perseverance
Herman Hornets
Hyland Prairie
Juneau Victorians
Lakeside honorable mention
Lomira Clover Leaves
Oak Grove Owls
Richwood Rangers
Sinissippi honorable mention
Trenton Highlights honorable
mention
DAIRY PROMOTION CLUBS
Best Dairy Promotion Idea: Juneau Victorians
A-OK
Herman Hornets
Hyland Prairie
Juneau Victorians
Leipsic
Lomira Clover Leaves
Oak Grove Owls
River Oaks
Rock River Royals
Sinissippi
Trenton Highlights
Watertown Badgers
4-H CLUB GRADUATES
Name
Club
Lindsey Bauer ........................................ Rock River Royals
Rachael Beck ......................................... Neosho Utopians
Jacob Braun ........................................... Herman Hornets
Jill Brebeck ............................................ River Oaks
Danielle Caine ....................................... River Oaks
Brandon Cichanofsky ............................ Lakeside
Bradley Fenner ....................................... Watertown Badgers
Alex Giese ............................................. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Miranda Gunn ........................................ Lakeside
Mary Haecker ........................................ Lebanon Luckies
Brandon Justman.................................... Lomira Clover Leaves
Amanda Kehl ......................................... Astico Perseverance
Ricky Lauth ........................................... Portland Boosters
Elena Lerwick ........................................ Leipsic
Jessse Lynch ......................................... River Oaks
Justin Nehls ............................................ Oak Grove Owls
Brittany Newman ................................... Oak Grove Owls
Dyllon Palmer-Salmi ............................. Lakeside
Holly Pamperin ..................................... Herman Hornets
Tryphena Purdy...................................... Lomira Clover Leaves
Alexus Remington ................................. Richwood Rangers
Connor Schultz ..................................... Burnett, Inc.
Jessica Schulz ....................................... Herman Hornets
Kelsey Schwartz .................................... Richwood Rangers
Rebecca Sellnow .................................... Oak Grove Owls
Tracy Stangler ....................................... Lebanon Luckies
Trent Twardokus .................................... Herman Hornets
Matthew Wiersma .................................. Leipsic
Ronna Woock ........................................ Burnett, Inc.
Ellie Wuenne ......................................... Lomira Clover Leaves
Ashley Yuenger ..................................... River Oaks
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Younger Members
Family, Home, & Health
2015 Knitting & Crocheting Workshops
Interested in knitting? Working on a crocheting project?
Beginners or refreshers….anyone is welcome: parents,
members, Cloverbuds, Explorers, etc.
Cloverbuds & Exploring Members
Jan Zander leads monthly workshops for Cloverbuds &
Exploring members at 6:00 p.m. at the Dodge Co.
Administration Building in Juneau (unless otherwise indicated).
Coming this fall to the Cloverbud & Exploring
Workshops…
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November 17— Wild Wisconsin—Register by Nov. 6
December 15—Make & Take Crafts—Register by Dec. 4
January 28—Jewelry Making—Register by Jan. 15
February 22—Soap Carving w/ Hunter Schultz—Register
by Feb. 12
$2.00 Session Fee per person must accompany clip-out.
See clipout at end of this newsletter.
Enclose a check payable to: Dodge County 4-H
Return clipout to: Dodge County 4-H Office, 127 E Oak St,
Juneau, WI 53039.
WANTED:
MILK JUG CAPS, SODA & WATER BOTTLECAPS
SAVE YOUR CAPS!
Jan Zander is in need of about 1,000 caps for a terrifically
colorful and fun workshop in 2016. If possible, the caps can be
pre-drilled with a 3/16” hole.
If you have any questions about where to bring them, contact
Jan at [email protected]
or call 920-623-9013
Workshops are usually held on the 3rd
Tuesday of the month except for August
(Fair month). Knitting Workshops begin
after 6:30 pm at the Dodge County
Administration Building, Juneau.
Tuesday, November 17
Tuesday, December 15
Tuesday, January 19
Return Clip out Nov. 13
Return Clip out Dec. 11
Return Clipout Jan. 15
Please return the clip-out by the appropriate dates. It is
important to return the clip-out so we know who is coming. If
you have any questions, please call Georgia at 920-324-3779.
See clipout at end of this newsletter.
Foods & Nutrition / Foods Preservation
Foods & Food Preservation County Meeting
Members, project leaders, and all others interested in the Foods
and Food Preservation projects are invited to attend a meeting at
the Dodge County Administration Building on Tuesday,
December 8, beginning at 6:30 P.M.
2016 project activities including the Favorite Foods Revue,
sessions at Family Learning Day, a possible summer trip, and
the county fair will be discussed.
Anyone unable to attend is encouraged to e-mail questions and/
or suggestions to Nancy Thompson at [email protected]
or to call her at 920-478-3724.
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Communication & Cultural Arts
Career Exploration
4-H Art Lab
The 4-H Art Lab will be held January 29-31, 2016, at our State
4-H Environmental Center, Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin
Dells. The registration deadline is January 8, 2016. The
registration fee is $80.00.
PLEASE NOTE: this year’s Art Lab includes more time for
you to be creative! Check-in will begin at 6:00 PM on
Friday, January 29 and departure will be at 11:30 AM on
Sunday, January 31. 4-H Art Lab is sponsored by 4-H Arts
and Communications.
The mission of the Art Lab is to provide an in-depth and
focused experience in the “art track” of choice. This year’s
instructors have some amazing art experiences planned for you!
Art tracks include Collage and Assemblage, Creative Writing,
Tae Kwon Do, Film Making, Back to the Basics Photography,
and Intermediate Photography! Each participant will choose one
track for the entire weekend.
Save the Date—Youth Leadership Derby
DIVE IN , DISSECT, AND DISCOVER DAIRY!
Youth Leadership Derby, sponsor ed by Pr ofessional Dair y
Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW), will be held on April 16 and
17 at Brillion High School. This lock-in style event is perfect
for youth who have an interest in large animal science,
production agriculture, dairy food production, agriculture
business, and hands-on learning.
Many people overlook the career opportunities that are
associated with our state’s $26.5 billion dairy industry. You
don’t need to be from a farm to be part of this vibrant industry –
one that has steadily provided jobs and careers in this state
through every economic cycle.
Students who attend PDPW’s Youth Leadership Derby will
learn about 15+ careers and experience:

4-H youth and adults will select one of a wide variety of
educational tracks to go “in depth” and explore the art form that
interests them the most! Participants will also work together in
large groups for team building and sharing.
Holsum Dairy’s 72 stall rotary parlor, methane digester and
other modern dairy technologies.

Dissect alongside veterinarians

Choose from industry related break-out sessions

Additional information, a brochure, the registration form and
other required forms (please see note below regarding the other
forms that are required) are on the State 4-H Website at http://
fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/art-lab/
Group activities to increase confidence and leadership skills
including Comedy Sportz improv

Hear amazing featured speakers including Sam Glenn,
NCAA Track Star Ed Slowikowski, and Alice in
Dairyland!
***PLEASE NOTE*** Registrants must submit the other
required forms along with their registration.
The other required forms are as follows:
ADULTS – Health form, Waiver form, Expectation form and
Release form located on the State 4-H Website;
YOUTH – Health Form in 4HOnline at http://wi.4honline.com
All of this takes place at Brillion High School April 18-19,
2016. The cost is $79/student for students ages 15-18. Youth
Leadership Derby provides a safe, energetic and fun learning
environment.
For more information, contact 800-947-7379 or visit pdpw.org
or email: [email protected]
Send registration and the other required forms with payment to
Lynn Pfeiffer at the State 4-H office by January 8.
For more information contact Christina Rencontre, 4-H Youth
Development Communication Arts Specialist, (608) 262-1536,
[email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!
APRIL 18-19, 2016
PDPW Leadership Derby
Register by April 1, 2016
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Animal Sciences
Horse Project
Poultry Project Meetings
Meetings
 NOVEMBER MEETING—Community Service Night
Monday, November 23 7pm
Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau
 January 21 7 pm Dodgeland School - Room 312

NO DECEMBER OR JANUARY MEETINGS!

FEBRUARY MEETING—Thursday, Feb. 25 7pm
Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau
WI 4-H HORSE HANDBOOK
Check out the WI 4-H HORSE HANDBOOK at http://
fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/wi-4-h-horse-assnhandbook/
REQUIREMENTS
By August 1st to show at the Fair, members must attend 4
meetings (one must be a county project meeting, one must be a
fundraiser, one must by SAFETY—SEE APPROVED LIST);
SEI approved helmet (STATE 4-H RULE) and hard-soled
heeled boots; CURRENT (COGGINS LAW); $5.00 project fee
to include Horseless and Model Horse members.
QUESTIONS??
Contact Sherry Helmer, N10791 County Rd FF, Fox Lake or
phone 920.928.2478 or e-mail [email protected]
E-MAIL UPDATES
If you haven’t been receiving Email
Updates and have an e-mail address,
let Sherry know your e-mail address
so you can get updates.
 February 27 Family Learning Day, Dodgeland Schools
 April 2
Family Learning Day, MPTC, Beaver Dam
 April 21
7 pm Dodgeland School - Room 312
Poultry County Resource Leaders
Dan Schwandt 920-763-8030; Don Schwandt 920-344-6884;
Janelle Wiebelhaus-Finger 920-253-7099
Rabbit Project Meetings
 February 27 Family Learning Day, Dodgeland Schools
 April 2
Family Learning Day, MPTC, Beaver Dam
April 18
7 pm Dodgeland School - Room 312
Rabbits County Resource Leaders
Bill Meyer 920-262-1973; Don Schwandt 920-344-6884
Cavies Project Meetings
 February 27 Family Learning Day, Dodgeland Schools
 April 2
Family Learning Day, MPTC, Beaver Dam
April 18
6:15-6:45 pm Dodgeland School - Room 312
Cavies County Resource Leader
Katie Schroedl, 920-285-4912
Goat Project Meetings
February 27 —at Family Learning Day, Dodgeland High
School, Juneau
 April 2—at Family Learning Day, Moraine Park Technical
College, Beaver Dam
Dog Project Meetings
DOG PROJECTORIENTATION Monday, March 14
6:30pm in Room 312 at Dodgeland School
 April 26 7pm at Dodge County Administr ation Building,
Juneau
Goats County Resource Leader
April Doll (goats) 920-219-1953
TRAINING SESSIONS are held at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Youth Building. Sessions start the first Monday in
April.
If you have any questions call: Tiffeny Herioux
920-285-3275; Shannon Desjarlais-Caine 920887-2545; Hannah Lynch 920-319-2207; Luther
& Sandy Pohl 920-348-5030; Julie Schmiedlin
608-240-0544.
Rabbit, Poultry, & Goats Project
Exhibitors must attend 2 county meetings to show at the
fair. FFA members can have signature from the 4-H county
leader or a FFA advisor. 4-H members must have signature
from 4-H County Leader in your particular project.
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Animal Sciences
4-H Dairy & Livestock Projects
Bonnie’s Bidding
Parents: consider being a dair y or livestock leader for your
club.
Older Youth: I challenge you to develop your skills in leadership by being a youth leader for your animal project.
In this new project year, your project group should be meeting
6-8 times to develop more understanding of your animal, OR
bring your whole group to the county livestock project meetings! Let’s strive to LEARN and LEAD.
The UW-Extension office is here to help you. Give us a call at
920-386-3790.
YOUTH TRACTOR SAFETY
Coming in 2016!! Dates to be announced!
Check your local newspapers and Dodge
County UW-Extension’s website at http://
dodge.uwex.edu for registration and information later this month!
Tractor Safety is a course for youth in
Dodge and surrounding counties. Youth
participants between the ages of 12 to 16 years will receive a
variety of information and training on the safe operation of tractors and machinery that they may encounter on crop or livestock farms.
MAS Project Member Activity Card
(Orange Card)
Calling all beef, sheep and swine
project members and leaders!
County Livestock Project Meetings

Monday, November 16 7:00pm Rooms 1F & 1G in the
Dodge County Administration Building.
This counts for 1 point on your MAS Project Activity Card.
TOPIC: Selection of Your Project Animal.
You will learn from “show-smart” folks, identifying
attributes of sound project animals that have potential
for high market value.

Monday, January 18 at 7:00pm Rooms 1F & 1G in the
Dodge County Administration Building.
TOPIC: Competing on Interactive Displays—quiz
to determine what you learned.
LOST & FOUND
A gray hose with purple/magenta spray nozzle was found in the
youth beef barn in the area near the middle of the building on
the west side of the barn. Exhibitors that may be the owners:
Lebanon Luckies, Leipsic, River Oaks, Astico Perserverance or
Herman Hornets.
Please call the UW-Extension office at
920-386-2790 to claim.
There has been some confusion regarding the educational
points required by the MAS committee for the education point
card. “4” points are required and can be obtained by attending
educational livestock events. AT LEAST 2 of the points need
to be gotten at a county or state educational event. For some
youth who have no means to have “local club” learning events,
it is always possible to have all 4 or more points obtained from
county or state events.
If an “out of county” event is where a point will be obtained,
use the back of the card to explain the event AND obtain a
signature that can be identified so a call may be given if the
committee has questions.
No educational event may give a youth more than 1
educational points (even if other county’s youth obtain 2+
points for such an event).
Youth attending college may obtain a point for agricultural
events attended by speaking with Bonnie and obtaining MAS
committee approval.
Volunteer Tax Deductions
A number of tax benefits are available for volunteers under
the general charitable contribution deduction of the IRS
Code. Volunteers may deduct non-reimbursed, out-of-pocket
expenses directly related to a charitable organization such as
4-H, if they itemize deductions for 2015. Detailed
information is available in IRS Publication 525, or check out
the “Forms and Pubs” section of the IRS website at
www.irs.gov.
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Animal Sciences
4-H Dairy & Livestock Projects
Meats Evaluation Workshops
Coach Becky Doman is seeking interested youth (and parents)
to gain knowledge in meats evaluation! We encourage ALL
livestock project members and leaders to attend. Five main
areas will be the focus of the training workshops.
1. Yield & Quality Grading of Beef, Sheep & Swine Carcasses
2. Selecting & Ranking Meat Cuts
3. Food Safety, Labeling & Nutrients
4. Identifying Various Meat Cuts from Beef, Pork & Lamb
5. Differences in Quality Grades.
The training workshops will be announced at a later date.
Please send in the clipout to indicated your interest —
even if you are a past team member!
Questions? Please call Becky Doman at 920-248-9311.
4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl & Skillathon Contest
Livestock Bowl is a quiz competition where all the questions
are about beef, sheep, swine, and meat goat topics and students
use a buzzer in order to answer the questions. Teams compete
in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator. Each match has both and individual and toss-up question round. The winning 4-H senior team
will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Livestock Quiz
Bowl competition in Omaha, NE as the AKSARBEN Livestock Exhibition.
Skillathon contest is made up of a written quiz and learning
stations such as breed identification, feed identification, equipment identification as well as some team activities such as
demonstrating evaluation skills. The top Senior level 4-H team
will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Skillathon Contest, held each fall in Louisville.
Competition in Quiz Bowl & Skillathon encourages members
to develop a more complete knowledge of animals and related
subjects. This contest provides an educational program for all
project members, including those who may not own a project
animal, and provides a way to develop self-confidence. These
programs are a great parallel to some similar programs that
breed associations and other organizations conduct.
Practices held on most Monday evenings. The State
Contest is MARCH 5.
RIBBONS AVAILABLE
Got a great craft idea to re-purpose fair ribbons?
Jan Phillips has a CASE of 2015 Beef Expo ribbons for
FREE for anyone who would like to make a quilt, braided wall-hanging, or other craft. All colors. FREE!
If interested TEXT Jan at 920-210-3100
Or email her at [email protected]
Watch our website for workout dates, call Bonnie at 920386-3790, or email Chris Siedschlag at
[email protected]
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Animal Sciences
4-H Dairy & Livestock Projects DAIRY
Dairy Quiz Bowl:
What’s The “Buzz” About?
Looking for New Members!!!
Dairy Bowl is a quiz competition where all the questions are
about dairy topics. Teams compete in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator.
Each match has both an individual and toss-up questions round.
Teams are divided into 3 age divisions. Junior division is made
up of 4 members who are under 14 years of age as of Jan 1. The
senior division is for teams of 4 members who are all 14 years of
age or older as of Jan 1. A mixed team must contain at least one
youth from each age division.
Share Basis Calf Project
Would you like to own a registered Holstein female? Or earn
savings bonds by caring for a project heifer? If so, the Holstein
Come check out the fun we have competing against the “buzzer”! Association Share Basis Calf Project is for you.
Bring your Hoard’s Dairyman Magazines and Dairy Project
Objectives of the Share Basis Project:
Books to the meetings.
To promote interest in registered Holsteins among youth
Any 4-H member can join our team
To provide club members an opportunity to build equity in a
(not just Dairy members)
registered Holstein by providing the feed, labor & care
PRACTICES ARE SUNDAYS 1:00-3:00pm
involved in raising a calf
Contact Linda at 920-219-0105 or
To provide a high-quality calf for members with limited funds
Sarah Wendorf at 920-342-3446 for practice locations.
who wish to purchase an animal through the project
See clipout at the end of this newsletter
To encourage members to learn recommended methods of
feeding, training, showing, breeding, advertising and merchandising of registered Holsteins.
Dairy Youth Advisory Meeting
To provide a learning experience for youth in the economics
Next meeting will be Tuesday, December 1st at 7:30pm at the
and business of dairying. Standard forms for feed records,
Dodge County Administration Building.
pedigrees, contracts and agreements are required to help
All are invited...especially YOUTH DAIRY MEMBERS.
provide this experience.
Eligibility Qualifications include:
1. One year 4-H/FFA dairy project [include showing at Fair]
2. Must agree to keep required records
3. Must have parents’ consent
The Dairy Youth Advisory Committee has created an educational
4. Must fulfill terms/conditions of contract
card to encourage Dairy project members in their quest to im5. Members must have a dairy home farm herd or be sponsored
prove dairy knowledge and skills. Download your copy of this
by a dairy farmer [keep the calf on a dairy farm –daily
card from our website
care would be by member]
http://dodge.uwex.edu/agriculture/youth-dairy-livestock/ and go
6. Member must reside in Dodge County
to the Dairy page.
7. Member must join Jr. Holstein Club and parents are asked to
join Dodge County Holstein Association
Completing the requirements will qualify dairy youth for exhibiting at the Wisconsin State Fair AND for being eligible to qualify
8. Top rated exhibitor of Share Basis Calf will be one of the
for Dairy Recognition Auction lots.
Dairy Auction Participants.
The intention for creating new card is to encourage more Dairy
youth project members to participate and advance their learning
If you are interested, return clip-out by JANUARY 15.
at the many opportunities which have been created by willing
If you have questions please contact Bonnie Borden (920)386volunteers.
3790.
Check out the card today and see that you may have a few requirements already completed by your participation during the
2016 Dodge County Fair!
ATTENTION DAIRY YOUTH PROJECT MEMBERS —
GET YOUR EDUCATIONAL CARD!
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Animal Sciences
Wisconsin Pork Association Scholarship
Links on Our Website http://dodge.uwex.edu
Just go to the Dodge County UW-Extension website
http://dodge.uwex.edu and look at the Youth and Dairy Livestock page under the Agriculture tab. You will find many different educational links to explore!
 http://www.myamericanfarm.org/ Interactive online ag education games

http://www.whyag.com/ A “One-stop shop” for Interactive
Ag Career Exploration

Farming as Rocket Science: Why American agriculture is
different from the European variety

Lessons Learned on the Show Halter

Animal Premises Identification

Integrating Safety into Agritourism Information about using best practices to keep farm visitors safe.

Consumer Misperceptions About Food – Answers and Conversation Join America’s farmers and ranchers in conversation about how they grow and raise our food.

Dedicated to Dairy A site for families, schools, health professionals and the public – all about dairy cows, dairy foods,
dairy facts and myths and meet local dairy farm families.

Youth Animal Care Training Website Kansas State University’s free online educational training modules for youth
high school age and younger.
STOCK SHOW UNIVERSITY
Stock Show University Grad Program in Illinois is a two day
cattle educational program that is FREE for anyone to attend. It
will be held at the Shenandoah Riding Center in Galena, IL.
Stock Show University Grad Programs are designed to provide
each participant with a hands-on learning experience from the
best professionals in the beef cattle show industry. Each participant is encouraged to bring their calf and all the equipment you
would bring to a show and we provide professors that work one
on one with each participant in a comprehensive hands-on program. Our Professors teach all the new industry techniques from
feeding your show prospect all the way to show day preparation.
Stock Show University is a completely free program offered to
anyone who wants to learn more about their livestock project!
For questions, contact [email protected] or at 800475-5902 or visit http://dodge.uwex.edu to download a program
flyer.
The Wisconsin Pork Association scholarship is open to
high school seniors with a sincere interest in the pork
industry. Five finalists will be selected to compete for the
$500 scholarship, with each finalist receiving $250 for their
participation. Scholarship applications will be available in
the fall.
Interested high school seniors can receive an application by
contacting the Wisconsin Pork Association office at 1-800822-7675 or (608) 723-7551, or by going to the WPA
website at www.wppa.org, and clicking on the Youth at the
top of the page.
Whitmore Memorial Scholarship
The Whitmore Memorial Scholarship was established as a
legacy to the late Rex Whitmore, a master statesman and
communicator who served as the first executive director of
the Wisconsin Pork Producers Association.
Applicants must be a registered junior or senior at one of
the following University of Wisconsin campuses: Madison,
Platteville, or River Falls. This is a $500 scholarship, and
priority will be given to applicants pursuing an Animal
Science or closely related major, with each finalist
receiving $250 for their participation. Scholarship
applications will be available in the fall.
Gunderson Memorial Scholarship
Wisconsin Pork Association, in cooperation with the family
of Buell Gunderson, established a scholarship program in
2007 to recognize the many contributions that Buell
Gunderson made to the Wisconsin pork industry. As a
swine herdsman for the University of Wisconsin-Madison
for more than 30 years, Buell Gunderson was instrumental
in helping shape not only the swine industry, but also
hundreds of 4-H and FFA youth and university students
through his teaching, judging, coaching, and commitment.
In addition, Gunderson, together with his wife, Bernice,
served as Secretary/Treasure of the Wisconsin Pork
Association for 20 plus years and assisted in growing the
organization from its initial roots to the successful
organization that it is today – sponsoring scholarships,
developing youth programs, and helping to support the pork
producers of the state.
For more information, contact Wisconsin Pork Association
at 1-800-822-7675, or via e-mail at [email protected].
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2015 Dodge County Junior Fair Special Merit Report
(continued from October newsletter)
DEPT 22-PHOTOGRAPHY
State 4-H Display Selection
Jennifer Swan (B&W Enlargement)...............................
Leipsic
Katelynn Konzcal (Color Enlargement)...Lomira Clover
Leaves
Joey Lauth (Color Enlargement)..................... Portland
Boosters
Norma Heuer Award
Nicole Wenzel (4 Pictures different subj./color)..Lomira Clover
Leaves
Ebert’s Greenhouse Village Photography Award
Katherine Peters (4 Pictures different subj)........Herman
Hornets
Ball Family Photography Award – Best B & W
Melody Rex (B& W Enlargement)............Lomira Clover
Leaves
DEPT 21-COMPUTERS
Kimberly Duckett (Computer Generated Poster)............
Leipsic
DEPT 22-WOODWORKING
Sean Roche (Toy - Homemade)............... Astico Perseverance
Cody Harris (Home use article).................Neosho Utopians
Bridget Cichanofsky (kitchen/living room)...................Lakeside
Jennifer Swan (Article other, cabinet)......................... Leipsic
Ricki Budewitz (article of furniture)...............Lebanon Luckies
Andrew Boschert (article of furniture)..............Leipsic
Best Overall Woodworking Item
Matthew Gunst (Ktichen/Living Room article)......... Herman Hornets
Best Workmanship
Nicholas Blome (Outdoor Article).....................River Oaks
Best Woodworking Finish
Brielle Blome (Repair/Refinish article).............River Oaks
Most Creative Item
Emelia Groeler (Creative Design, wood article)..... Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 23-ELECTRICITY
Orion Krause (Parts of an Electric Motor).....................Leipsic
DEPT 24-MECHANICAL PROJECTS
Colton Dunn (Mechanical Project Model)................. River
Oaks
Ricky Lauth (Any Other Scale Model Scene).......Portland
Boosters
Brandon Springer (Mechanical Model)..........Portland
Boosters
Joshua Westenberg (Scale Model Farm Scene)...Watertown
Badgers
DEPT 25-FOODS & NUTRITION
Hamilton Rex (Soup) .........................Lomira Clover Leaves
Brandon Springer (main dish)..............Portland Boosters
Cora Jones (dessert)......................................Richwood Rangers
Alexandria Thrane (holiday cookies).............Oak Grove Owls
Averi Thrane (edible centerpiece)................. Oak Grove Owls
Heather Rynearson (International foods)......Watertown Badgers
Ellie Wuenne (holiday food item).............Lomira Clover Leaves
Maya Krause (any sandwich).................... Juneau Victorians
Chloe Huber (chocolate cookie)....................Astico Perseverance
Marissa Roberts (main dish veggie recipe)....... Lebanon Luckies
Food Preservation
Sydney Moore (cherry jelly)................. Astico Perseverance
Audrey Boyd (dried fruit leather - mango)........Lebanon
Luckies
Emily Butler (canned tomato juice)...............Lebanon
Luckies
Ball Preservation Awards
Holley Schwartz (Fruits)....................... Watertown Badgers
(Vegetables)............................. none
Sydney Moore (Pickles)............................. Astico Perseverance
Emily Butler (Jams/Jellies)................. Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 26-CLOTHING
Elizabeth Gunst (apron).................... Herman Hornets
Rebekah Torkelson (skirt)...............Watertown Badgers
Tara Schultz (pants)............................... Astico Perseverance
Nancy's Notions: Best Overall Clothing Award
Rebekah Torkelson (skirt)............................Watertown Badgers
Pat Hahn Clothing Award: Best Overall Construction Class A
Elizabeth Gunst (Apron)..................... Herman Hornets
DEPT 26 G-J CLOTHING REVUE
Jr. Honor Circle
Elizabeth Gunst (Dress).............................. Herman Hornets
Emily Torkelson (Dress)............................ Watertown
Badgers
Sr. Honor Circle
Rebekah Torkelson (Outfit for Another Ind)....Watertown
Badgers
Abigail Schulz (Coat)........................................ Herman
Hornets
Emma Whitlock (Dress)......................... Astico Perseverance
Selected for State Fair
Abigail Schulz..................................... Herman Hornets
Emma Whitlock................................ Astico Perseverance
DEPT 27-KNITTING/CROCHETING
Holley Schwartz (Knitting - gloves)...........Watertown
Badgers
Lillian Schwartz (Knitting – crocheting)........Richwood
Rangers
Emma Whitlock (Crocheting – animal zoo).... Astico Perseverance
Brianna Lerwick (Crocheting – baby afghan)..................Leipsic
Ashlyn Rein (Crocheting – afghan)...............Richwood
Rangers
DEPT 28-HOME ENVIRONMENT
Lindsay Propst (flea market flip bench)........... Hyland Prairie
Marissa Roberts (cat screen wall hanging).......Lebanon Luckies
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CLIPOUT PAGES
Cloverbuds & Explorers 2015-’16 Meetings
Name:
YOUTH PROTECTION
Club:
Name:
Club:
Phone:
Email
Phone:
Email (if preferred):___________________________
Date
Return Clip out by:
 Tuesday, November 17
Register by Nov. 6
 Tuesday, December 15
Register by Dec. 4
 January 28
Register by Jan. 15
 February 22
Register by Feb. 12
SESSION FEES are $2 per per son & must accompany
clipout
ENCLOSE a check made payable to Dodge Co. 4-H
Return clipout to: Dodge County UW-Extension,
Attn: 4-H Office, 127 E Oak St, Juneau, WI 53039
 Monday, November 30th at 6:30 pm —Dodge Co.
Admininstration Bldg
Return Clip-out 1 week prior to session to:
Dodge County UW-Extension
Attn: 4-H Office
127 E Oak St. Juneau WI 53039
or email Tracy at [email protected]
2015-’16 Knitting Workshops
NEW FAMILY GATHERING—December 29
Dodge County Administration Building
127 E. Oak Street, Juneau
Name:
Club:
Phone:
 Tuesday, November 17
Return Clip out Nov. 6
 Tuesday, December 15
Return Clip out Dec. 11
 Tuesday, January 19
Return Clipout Jan. 15
Return the clip-out to:
Dodge County UW-Extension,
Attn: 4-H Office
127 E Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
Our family would like to participate
ADULT NAME(s) _______________________________
Child(ren)/Ages
______________________________________
______
______________________________________
______
Phone: ________________________________________
Club __________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Deadline: December 4:
to 4-H Office, 127 E Oak, Juneau 53039
Volunteer e-Forums
7:00 pm—8:30pm
Name(s):__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Club:
__________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
____December 8, 2015 rsvp by 11/30/2015
Email your selection to [email protected]
Or mail clipout to:
Dodge Co. UW-Extension
Attn: 4-H Office
127 E Oak St
Juneau, WI 53039
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HOLSTEIN SHARE BASIS CALF PROJECT
I/we have read the objectives and qualifications and are interested in participating in
this activity:
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City _______________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________
Parent SIGNATURE: _________________________________
Deadline JANUARY 15
Send to Dodge County UW-Extension,
127 E. Oak St, Juneau WI 53039
MEATS Evaluation Workshops
Name(s):______________________
______________________
______________________
New__ Returning __
New__ Returning __
New__ Returning __
Club:________________________________
Phone #:_____________________________
Email:_______________________________
Return by November 30 to: UW-Extension Office
Attn: Bonnie Borden
127 E. Oak Street, Juneau WI 53039
Dairy Quiz Bowl Interest
Name(s) & Grade(s):
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Club:________________________________
Phone #:_____________________________
Email:_______________________________
Return by November 30 to: UW-Extension Office
Attn: Bonnie Borden
127 E. Oak Street, Juneau WI 53039
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Re-Enrollment
4HOnline
DEADLINE:
Monday
New Leader Orientation—Youth Protection 6:30pm
30
Horse Project Meeting
7pm
23
Livestock Project
Meeting 7pm
16
8
9
Fall Forum, Madison
All meetings held at
the Dodge County
Administration
Building in Juneau
unless otherwise
1
Sunday
24
4-H Leaders Association Meeting 7pm
ENROLLMENTS
DUE
17
Cloverbud/Exploring
Workshop 6pm
Knitting 7pm
Volunteer e-Forum
“The Heart of
Community”
10
3
Tuesday
25
18
11
4
Wednesday
27
20
13
4-H Fish & Chicken
Fish Fry at Juneau
Community Center
4-8pm
6
Fall Forum, Madison
Friday
Thanksgiving Day
OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED
26
4-H Shooting
Sports Committee
Meeting
19
12
Dodge County
Dairy Promotion
Committee 8pm
5
Thursday
November 2015
28
21
14
7
Fall Forum, Madison
Saturday
Tracy Malterer
Program Support Staff
[email protected]
Cassandra Meyer, Youth Dairy
& Livestock Summer Intern
[email protected]
Bonnie Borden, Youth Dairy &
Livestock Educator
[email protected]
Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program
Assistant
[email protected]
Lauren Pfaffenroth, 4-H
Summer Agent
[email protected]
Marie Witzel, 4-H Youth
Development Educator
[email protected]
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
127 E. Oak Street
Juneau , WI 53039
Phone: 920-386-3790
Fax: 920-386-3928
http://dodge.uwex.edu/
Dodge County
UW-Extension
4-H Youth Development
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Livestock Project
Meeting 7pm
7
Monday
6
All meetings held at
the Dodge County
Administration
Building in Juneau
unless otherwise
Sunday
30
29
New Family Gathering
6pm
23
16
22
4-H Leaders Executive Board Meeting
7pm
Knitting 7pm
15
Cloverbud/Exploring
Workshop 6pm
Volunteer e-Forum
(mandatory Leader
Training)
“Encouraging the
Heart” 7pm
8
Foods/Foods Preservation Planning
Meeting 6:30pm
9
2
1
Dairy Youth Advisory Meeting 7:30pm
Wednesday
Tuesday
25
18
11
4
Friday
1-Jan
New Year’s Day
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Thursday
December 2015
2-Jan
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5
Saturday
Tracy Malterer
Program Support Staff
[email protected]
Cassandra Meyer, Youth Dairy &
Livestock Summer Intern
[email protected]
Bonnie Borden, Youth Dairy &
Livestock Educator
[email protected]
Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program
Assistant
[email protected]
Lauren Pfaffenroth, 4-H
Summer Agent
[email protected]
Marie Witzel, 4-H Youth
Development Educator
[email protected]
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
127 E. Oak Street
Juneau , WI 53039
Phone: 920-386-3790
Fax: 920-386-3928
http://dodge.uwex.edu/
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UW-Extension
4-H Youth Development
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Dodge County Administration Building
127 East Oak Street
Juneau WI 53039
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DODGE COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER
Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association
Executive Board
Dodge County
University of Wisconsin Extension
Tracie Luedtke, President
127 East Oak Street – Room 108
Amy Meyer, President-Elect
Sandy Salmi, Secretary
Matthew Torkelson, Co-Secretary
Helen Weisensel, Treasurer
TBD, Reporter
Kim Pokorny, Past President
Juneau WI 53039-1379
Phone (920)386-3790
Fax( 920)386-3928
http://dodge.uwex.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Adult Delegates
Mary Pat Boschert
Charles Crave
John Siedschlag
Youth Delegates
Nick Appenfeldt
Brittany Fink
Alexis Luedtke
Tim Rynearson
Natalie Rennhack
Natalie Siedschlag
Solomon Vana
Marie Witzel, 4-H Youth Development Educator
Ellen Bohn, 4-H Youth Program Assistant
Bonnie Borden, Youth Dairy & Livestock Educator
Vacancy, Agriculture Agent
Vacancy, Dairy & Livestock Educator
Pattie Carroll, Family Living Educator
Jeff Hoffman, Director, Community Development Educator
Vacancy, Nutrition Education Coordinator
Vacancy, Nutrition Education
Support Staff: Tracy Malterer, Deb Struve