Clark County Clover Leaf - Cooperative Extension County Offices

Christine Hollar, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected]
Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff
[email protected]
Clark County Clover Leaf
Reminders from the March Issue—
if you didn’t receive a copy you can view it at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-newsletters/
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Clover Camp Challenge registration ends 4/1
Archery Interest Southern Clark County by 4/1
DDMAS registration ends 4/1
Dog Agility Training April 9
Purchase Chicks for Market Sale Poultry 4/11
Clark County Volleyball Tournament!!!
Sportsmanship Awards
C League - Christie Mounders
B League - Beaver Center/Jolly Workers
A League - Reseburg Ramblers
League Champions
A League - Woodgrove Workers
B League - Loyal Lads & Lassies
C League - Loyal Lads & Lassies
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MVP’s
C League - Danica Revier, Willard Braun
B League - Alane Artac, Willard Braun
A League - Wyatt Thomas, Lucky Clovers
4-H clover protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
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April 2016
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Table of Contents
Page 2............................................................................ Summer Camp Information
DDMAS
Page 3...................................................................................... Embark Dog Training
Green Thumb Challenge
Page 4....................................................................................................... Culinary Arts
Clark County Fair Promotion Contest
Page 5..................................................................................Youth Leadership Derby
Dairy Judging
Area Animal Science Days
Page 6........................................................................................... Dairy Project Moos
Page 7................................................................Dairy Committee Meeting Minutes
Page 8...................................................................... Livestock Educational Sessions
Summer Camp Synapsis
EXTENDED CAMP
June 19 - 22
Kamp Kenwood, Chippewa Falls
5th to 9th grade
Fee is $60 per youth,
Registration Ends May15th
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OVER NIGHT CAMP
Sunset Pines Resort, Willard
June 29 & 30 (Wednesday/Thursday)
Youth 3rd—5th grade (some flexibility)
Fee $25.00 per person
Page 9............................................................................. Market Sale Poultry Project
Out of County Fun Shows
Registration Ends May 29th
Page 10 ...................................................................................................... Hollar Here
Rodeo City Riders Drill Team Information
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Page 11 ........................................................................................................Club News
Page 12 .............................................Junior Leader Tentative Calendar of Events
Page 13—14 ................................................ Leaders Federation Meeting Minutes
Page 15—16 ...................................................... April, May, June & July Calendars
DAY CAMP
Sunset Pines Resort, Willard
Thursday, July 7
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Youth K - 3rd (some flexibility)
Fee is $5 per person
Registration is due by June 17th
Bring your family and friends to DDMAS!
Clark County 4-H’s premiere talent show
DRAMA
DEMONSTRATIONS
MUSIC (INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL)
SPEAKING
Saturday, April 16
Thorp School
Program starts at 9:00 a.m.
Concessions made possible by the
Reseburg Ramblers!
Come out and support Clark County
4-H YOUTH!!!
April 2016
For more information about camps please contact Lori at
715-743-5121. You can secure registration materials online
at: http://clark.uwex.edu/camps/
MULTIPLE FAMILY MEMBER
CAMP DISCOUNT FOR EXTENDED
CAMP
The Leaders Federation
voted for to reduce the
Extended Camp fee for
families sending two or
more youth to extended
camp.
The first two family members fee will remain at $60
each. The fee will be reduced to $40 for the third,
fourth, fifth or more siblings coming to camp.
Contact Agent Hollar for more information at
715-743-5121
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“Dog Fun Day” Participants at EmBark Training Center in Eau Claire
On Saturday, February 28, Heather (owner of Embark) showed the youth and their dogs fun team building
games that can be played in their dog classes.
Front row l—r: Katerina Kolzow, Maplewood Badgers (Timber), Carla Thomas (Tundra), Jade Thomas (Ginger), Marion Wehrman (Mindi),
Chelsea Wehrman (Lexi), Bobbie Slone (Onyx) and Grant Slone.
Back row l—r: Heather (owner of Embark Training Center), Cindy Kolzow, Maplewood Badgers, and Terri Schultz
Everyone that attended had a super time with their dogs!!!
Green Thumb Challenge
Confirmation of Participation Due June 1
This club flowering planter competition is back. Rules and guidelines follow.
1. Must use a large animal mineral bin/barrel as the planter base. Common colors
are black and blue. Drill holes in the bottom for proper drainage.
2. Put your club name somewhere on the planter in a visible location.
3. If you are interested in selling your planter, place the following information on the
base of your planter in a visible location.
You can purchase this planter for a minimum bid of $ ______. Please go to
the Junior Fair Office to leave your name, number, and bid amount. Highest
bidder takes it home.
4. Planter announcements will be made at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday of the fair.
5. Bidders must be available to take it home on Sunday or it returns home with the
club who brought it.
6. Planter locations will be drawn on July 11 at the Joint Leaders meeting in Loyal at
7:30 p.m.
We will work with the Master Gardeners to judge the planters on Wednesday
evening of the fair. Funds allocation is being decided for top three place finishers
(estimate $25 , $15, and $10 respectively for place finishing).
Register with Lori ([email protected]) by June 1st.
Please include the list of plants used and individuals who participated in creating the
planter.
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Culinary Arts
AKA - Foods & Cake Decorating Revue
St. Mary’s Church in Greenwood
Saturday, May 14
1:30—6:30 p.m.
Registration forms are due by May 1st
The culinary arts is for EVERYONE! This is not an inclusive list but to get your juices flowing here are some options…
Foods
Cloverbuds (K-2nd): Simple food or beverage
Explorers (3rd-4th): Simple breakfast/cold lunch item, simple bar or cookie
3rd-5th: Salad, Main Dish, Dessert, or Bread
6th-8th: Salad, Main Dish, Dessert, Bread, Crock pot meal
9th and above: Brunch, Dinner, Party, Special need food
Cake Decorating—Frosting & Icing or Rolled Fondant
Cloverbuds (K-2nd): Decorated cookie, cup cake, piece of cake / Fondant 4x4 piece of cake
Explorers (3rd-4th): Decorated cookie, cupcake piece of cake / Fondant 4x4 piece of cake
3rd-5th: Decorated birthday, special occasion, molded cakes / Fondant birthday, special occasion,
molded cake
6th-8th: Decorated multi-layer, original design, wedding cakes / Fondant multi-layer, original design,
wedding cakes
9th and above: Decorated multi-layer, original design, wedding cakes / Fondant multi-layer, original
design, wedding cakes
You can find the registration forms online at: http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/
CLARK COUNTY FAIR PROMOTION CONTEST
The Clark County Junior Leaders is sponsoring the Clark County Fair promotion contest.
DUE DATES
May 27 / 9:00 p.m.—Road signs must be up
June 1 / 4:00 p.m.—Color image and directions from the Clark County Fair grounds
with the best view! (June 1 arrival to office—not post marked—send via email or post)
1st Place—$75, 2nd Place—$50, 3rd Place—$25
Each participating group with information in by due date & time will receive a $10 stipend for participating.
Please go to http://clark.uwex.edu/clark-county-outdoor-sign-contest/ for more information and entry form
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Youth Leadership Derby
Sponsored by Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
(PDPW)
For youth ages 15 to 18
This lock-in style event is perfect for youth who have an
interest in real-world science, leadership development and
hands-on learning in the agriculture industry.
Many people overlook the career opportunities in
agriculture that are associated with our state’s $43.3 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 meet some of these people as they experience:
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Hands-On dissection Veterinarian Labs and tour of
Holsum Dairy
Choice of Discovery Forums
An Agricultural Career Panel
Group activities to increase confidence, team-work and
leadership skills
Amazing featured speakers including Sam Glenn,
NCAA Track Star Ed Slowikowski, Comedy Sportz and
Alice in Dairyland!
All of this takes place at Brillion High School beginning at
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 16 and concluding on
Sunday, April 17 at 12:45 p.m. A brochure and registration
link can be found at www.pdpw.org
The cost is $79/student. Youth Leadership Derby provides
a safe, energetic and fun learning environment.
For more information contact Tracy Propst at
800-947-7379 / [email protected]
Badger Dairy Camp
June 9 - 11
For youth ages 12 to 15
The 2016 Badger Dairy Camp dates will be held at UW Madison
and will include two 1/2 days of workshops on fitting, showing,
and caring for dairy animals along with other workshops pertinent
to the dairy industry.
The total cost of the camp is $115 with a $65 deposit due at the
time of registration. More information and registration forms are
available at http://fyi.uwex.edu/dairyyouth/badger-dairy-camp/
April 2016
Dairy Judging - A Fun & Educational Experience!
Learning to judge dairy animals can be a fun and rewarding
experience. It helps you to select better 4-H project animals and
understand why the judge has placed you
where he did at the fair. If you are interested
in learning the parts of a cow and how they
affect milk production and longevity, join us at
an upcoming dairy workout. Sign up by May 1
(form below) so we can be sure to include you
in our judging workout notices.
WI Junior State Fair – Youth
teamwork in action
The State Fair Dairy Show will be August 3-7
open to dairy youth ages 12-19. State Jr. Fair
is so much more than showing cattle. It’s a
tremendous teamwork building experience
and offers youth an opportunity to interact with
curious city folks. Signup below and return to the extension office by
May 1.
There are several changes this year: Managerial/ownership
definitions, June 1 entry deadline, changed show dates. Go to http://
wistatefair.com/competitions/junior-livestock/ to find out details.
WE need a list of interested youth, so we can communicate directly
about entries, etc. Contact Chaperones Scott & Pam Pralle
(715-334-3434) if you have any questions or would like help in
selecting an animal to exhibit.
Area Animal Science Days
Area Animal Science Days (AASD) are the qualifying
contests for the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest.
Each year there is a topic that each species
participates in. In addition, there is a meats portion to the
day’s events.
2016 AASD DATES and LOCATIONS
June 21 / Dairy Judging ONLY / City of Portage
Northeast / June 28 / Outagamie County
Northwest / June 30 / St. Croix County
Southern / July 1 / Green County
Check out more information about the Area Animal
Science Day events on the Wisconsin 4-H webpage at:
http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animalscience-days/
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I HAVE SOME
DAIRY PROJECT "MOOS"
FOR YOU!
Dairy Judging - A Fun & Education Experience!
Learning to judge dairy animals can be a fun and rewarding experience. It helps you
to select better 4-H project animals and understand why the judge has placed you
where he did at the fair. If you are interested in learning the parts of a cow and how
they affect milk production and longevity, join us at an upcoming dairy workout. Sign
up by May 1 (form below) so we can be sure to include you in our communication
about judging workouts.
WI Junior State Fair Sign-Up
The Wisconsin State Junior Fair Dairy Show will be August 2-7. If you are interested in showing at the WI State Fair, please sign
up below so we can plan accordingly. Youth ages 12-19 as of 1/1/16 are eligible to show cattle at the Junior State Fair in West
Allis provided they are a member in good standing with a 4-H, FFA or other approved youth organization. Contact Scott Pralle
(715-334-3434) if you have questions or would like help in selecting an animal to exhibit.
DAIRY JUDGING / WISCONSIN STATE FAIR SIGN UP
If interested in Dairy Judging and/or WI State Fair please complete information below and return to UW-Extension
Office on or before MAY 1.
Name
Age and Grade (as of 1-1-16)
Address
City / Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
I am interested in (check all that apply):
Send completed form to:
_____ Dairy Judging
_____ WI State Fair
Clark County UW-Extension Office
Attention: Lori
517 Court Street, Room 104
Neillsville, WI 54456
[email protected]
DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1
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DAIRY COMMITTEE MINUTES
ADS – GREENWOOD
MARCH 14, 2016
Present were: Jeff Pinter, Melissa Brecke, Pam Selz-Pralle, Scott Pralle, Bob Wilke, Kristy Thomas, Steve Thomas,
Rich Meyer, Tom Meyer, Larry Meyer, Dennis Roehl, Adam Luchterhand, Tanya Wilke, Chris Hollar
The meeting was called to order by Rich Meyer, chairman, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday March 14, 2016. A copy of the
fall minutes was provided for everyone to read. Pam Selz-Pralle moved to approve the minutes as printed. Melissa Brecke seconded the
motion. Minutes were approved as printed.
AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS: This will be held June 30th in St. Croix County. There will also be kids attending the National Holstein
Convention which will be happening at the same time. It was suggested to Chris to mention having Animal Science Days at a different time in
the future so we can have kids attend this event as well.
JUDGING TEAMS: Adam Luchterhand and Jeremiah Hagen will be taking over coaching the judging teams. Pam will have a form put in the
Cloverleaf for kids who are interested in doing this to fill out and return to the Extension Office. On that form they will also indicate if they are
interested in going to the State Fair. These forms will be due May 1st.
FITTING AND SHOWING CLINIC: There will be a Fitting and Showing Clinic. We are just not sure yet when or where it will be. The Junior
Holsteins will also host a showing clinic on the Thursday night of the Clark County Fair as they have done in the past.
STATE FAIR: August 3rd through the 7th. The order of the show has changed and showmanship will now be on Thursday starting at 1:00
p.m. On Friday morning the cows will be shown. At noon on Friday small heifers will be shown and on Saturday the yearlings will be shown.
Entries for the State Fair will be June 1st. Ownership rules are different this year and there really are no rules. First year kids going to the
State Fair can only show one animal. This is Clark County’s rule. The state rule is that they are allowed two animals. Our quota for Clark
County will be to fill one semi load, how ever many animals that will be.
The budget for the State Fair was discussed. It would be nice to get donors for the kids who are going as this can get quite costly. The
Leaders Federation does have some money that it will donate. The kids are also able to apply individually for a $50 donation from the
Leaders Federation if they write a letter to them. When we get the list of kids who are interested in the State Fair, it will be discussed further
with them how to raise some money for this trip to cut down on their cost. Lance Bauer will be handling the trucking again for us this year.
DISTRICT SHOW: Will be held in Neillsville on June 22nd and 23rd. There was discussion about possibly having a concession stand open
during the show. Chris was going to look into whether or not there would be a charge to a group to have this.
CLARK COUNTY FAIR: This will be August 10th through the 14th. The parlor will be open on Thursday afternoon of the fair. Rich Meyer will
look into the parlor and make sure everything is ready for the fair. Dennis Roehl will be handling the check-in of animals. Scott Pralle and
Adam Luchterhand will be taking care of stall assignments. Melissa Brecke volunteered to be the superintendent for the Open Class show
with help from Adam, Scott and Dennis. Chris was going to look into whether or not the people in the open class barn have to pitch out their
stalls like the Jr. Fair people do. There was some discussion on showmanship class size. We don’t want the classes too big so the younger
kids aren’t able to properly show. Dennis and Adam will watch the size of the classes to see if in the future this needs to be changed.
Supreme Showmanship is going to be held this year first thing Sunday morning starting at 8:30 a.m. The show will last one hour with the open
show starting at 9:30 a.m. We also discussed creating an area for pictures to be taken of the Junior and Senior champions in an area that
won’t hold up the show. Discussed having the animals taken outside right under the tent that is set up by the big doors or if it is raining to
create an area in the show ring for this. We also discussed having a pile of sawdust brought in and dumped in some empty stalls right behind
the parlor area for people to use on the ramps leading to the show ring and for use in the milking parlor area. Everyone needs to try and lime
these areas and put sawdust down during the day, so it is not such a mess.
Our next meeting will be Monday September 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at ADS in Greenwood.
Dennis Roehl moved to adjourn. Scott Pralle seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Submitted by
Tanya Wilke, Secretary
April 2016
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Market Animal Show Clinic
Beef, Swine, Lamb
Tuesday, April 12
6:15 p.m.
Sponsored by General Farm Supply, Inc. Hubbard Feeds.
Speaker is Miles Toenyes from Show Rite National
Support Specialist.
TOPICS
Animal Care and Nutrition
Fitting
Showmanship Tips
Location:
Hotel Marshfield
2700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield
(1 1/2 miles north of the Hwy. 10 &
County BB roundabout)
This will count as one educational point
Beef Fitting Clinic, Showmanship Workshop
and Judging Contest
Saturday, May 14
NO RSVP required
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Fitting Clinic by Ashley & Mark Zimmerman
(Spencer FFA)
9:30 a.m.
Showmanship Workshop by Ashley & Mark
Zimmerman (Spencer FFA), Danny Meyer Judge
10:30 a.m. Judging Contest/finished cattle taught by
Lance Miller, Purina
Location:
Brecke Rodeo Arena
W7939 Hwy. 64 (west of Medford)
This will count as one educational point
Livestock Educational Sessions
SWINE
MAQA Session
Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Courthouse Auditorium, Neillsville
MAQA Session
Wednesday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Loyal High School, Loyal
Swine Educational Clinic
Friday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Tony Paskert farm, N12843 Sterling Ave, Thorp
(4.5 miles south of Hwy 29 on Sterling Ave—west side of road on
top of a hill; corner of Colby Factory Rd and Sterling Ave)
SHEEP
Educational Clinic
Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Matt/Maria Bendixen farm
N10026 River Ave, Greenwood
RABBIT
Rabbit Weigh-in
Saturday, June 25 8:00—10:00 a.m.
Greenwood Heartland Coop
Rabbit Clinic
Saturday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.
At Hoard Town Hall
BEEF
Educational Clinic
Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Attoe Farm, Neillsville
POULTRY/TURKEY
dates to be announced
Participants are asked to pre-register for all educational
sessions with the UW-Extension Office at least one week in
advance:
715-743-5121
[email protected]
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26th ANNUAL MONROE COUNTY 4-H FUR, FIN & FEATHER SHOW
April 9, 2016
SPARTA BARNEY CENTER / 1000 EAST MONTGOMERY STREET / SPARTA, WI 54656
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. All Animals may begin Check In
10:00 Poultry Showmanship beginning with seniors. Class judging to follow.
10:00 Rabbit Showmanship beginning with seniors. Class judging to follow.
10:00 Cat Judging. Small Pet Judging follows.
12:00 -12:30 All Judge’s Lunch Break (except Cloverbud/Explorer)
12:00 Noon Cloverbud/Explorer Picture Judging
Lunch will be served all day by Hoppy Trails 4-H Club.
Raffle drawing will be held at 1:00 p.m. (time may vary).
Anyone donating raffle items will receive FOUR chances free!
All entries are due March 21, 2016 to Monroe County 4-H Fur, Fin, and Feather Show, c/o Monroe County University
Extension, 14345 County Highway B, Room 1, Sparta, WI 54656.
No refunds of entry fees.
4-H Rabbit & Poultry Fun Day
Saturday, May 14
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Langlade County Fairgrounds
Fee is $10 and includes lunch (hotdog, chips, dessert, and
drink), materials, build it workshop, and T-shirt (if you
pre-register by May 2).
$30 maximum fee for families with 3 or more immediate
family members participating.
For more information or to register please contact Holly at
[email protected]
Youth Education & Fun Show Day
Waushara County 4-H Rabbit Association
May 14
The Waushara County 4-H Rabbit Association is hosting a
Youth Rabbit Education and Fun Show Day on Saturday, May
14 at the Waushara County Fairgrounds in Wautoma.
Purebred, crossbred and pet Rabbit classes in addition to fun
and showmanship classes will be judged. Educational events
include breed and DQ identification, rabbit color and breed
trivia, demos on DQ, tattoos, trimming nails and wool spinning
and a rabbit hopping demo.
For more information contact:
Jerilynn Davis 920-407-0881 [email protected]
April Jenks 920-369-8156 [email protected]
Purchase Chicks for
Market Sale Poultry Project
If you are interested in participating in
the poultry market sale and need to
purchase chicks. YOU MUST NOTIFY
John Galen at 715-743-4943 by April 11.
The chicks must be ordered by April 15
to arrive at the end of May.
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Rodeo City Riders Drill Team
July 9
Registration Due, April 15
Rodeo City Riders Drill Team is taking an active role in
promoting the advancement of horsemanship through drill
team education and performance. Participants will learn
the fundamentals of drill team performance including the
basics of team development, building a team identity and
commitment. Educational goals include horse nutrition,
hydration and conditioning relative to the demands of a drill
team performance horse.
This clinic is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Horse Council
and geared at advancing our youth’s horsemanship skills in
equine drill team performance and understanding. The
clinic is Saturday, July 9th and registration is due by April
15th.
Volleyball
Thanks!
Set up Crew
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Topanga and Flynn Hanson, Christie Mounders
Bryana & Kathy Meyers, Beaver Center Jolly Workers
Janell, Hunter, and Tim Walter, Romadka
Nick, Derrick, Alex, & Bob Brost, Chili 4-H
Justin & Jen Berg, Pleasant Ridge
Along with Mark with the Neillsville Custodial Crew on Friday
evening and Kelly on the weekend!
Inter State Exchange Crew
Thank you for running the concessions, throughout the
volleyball tournament. It was a lot of work but you
all did a great job.
For more information go to rodeocityriders.wed.com
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Date
Location
Times
April 4
Colby HS
12:00—5:00 p.m.
April 14
OEM Fabricators Inc.—Neillsville 11:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
April 25
American Legion—Neillsville
11:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
April 26
Community Center—Thorp
9:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Hollar Here,
I am going to do a brain dump, aka verbal vomit on paper if you will about what pops up when I am scrapping the barn alley.
First, the reconfiguration of UW-Extension, which is complicated and confusing and I prefer not to spend time on it. However,
that is not fair to all of you so I will do my best to explain what I know at our joint meeting in April.
Second, the fair book in hopes I captured all the suggestions people have shared with me over the past year and I have reflected
them appropriately.
Third, volleyball, let me clarify 4-H volleyball and how we keep the “fun” in it while matching the skills and talents of the teams
appropriately so everyone has a fair opportunity to participate and some day win.
Fourth, slam dunk for Reseburg Ramblers help in getting the rental fee for the Thorp High School down to $32 to have a
custodian come in and lock all the doors (BOOYAH).
Fifth, welcome to Clark County signs and whoever my predecessors were to file the appropriate paperwork with the DOT so our
signs can remain and be updated (whew...that was close).
Sixth, the manure pump failed to work on Wednesday morning in the barn -- now that is a crisis!
April 2016
Hollar Out
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CLUB NEWS
Beaver Center-Jolly Workers / March / Bryana Meyers
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Pledges led by Reagan Jackson and Luke Landini
Summer trip is June 5th to Mt. Olympus
Still looking for designs for Cans for a Cause sculpture and fair promotion sign
Welcomed new member
Talked about changing the t-shirt design
Loyal Lad's & Lassies / March / Sydney Schultz
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Emily Goodbrand led us in the pledges.
We talked about a sign we could do to advertise the fair.
The club would be willing to do a can sculpture for the fair. We would like to have three nominations by the next meeting.
Lucky Clovers / March / Rachel Stiemann
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Nathan Stiemann presented his demonstration of decorative candles
Roll call was a favorite green plant
Cloverbuds worked on their activity of making accordion leprechauns
Steven Wood, Zena Thomas, and Wyatt Thomas reported on the volleyball tournament
Members were reminded to turn in their Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest forms
Club will sell Clark pizzas for a fund raiser
Members discussed ideas for the barn decorations
Discussed the possibility of roller skating and bowling
Demonstrations were then given by Violet Wood (sand candles),
Steven Wood (milking a cow), Lily Wood (stamping), and Anna
Frederickson (stamping greeting cards)
Next meeting is April 18, 7:00 p.m. at Globe Church
Maplewood Badgers / January / Leah Nieman
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Pledges led by Leah Houk and Tucker Meyer
Ella Raatz reported on her archerty activity; Trevor Ertl reported on pellet gun class,
Katerina Kolzow reported on Dog Fun Day, Devon Meyer reported on 4-H Family Fun Night
at Bruce Mound
Club will send gift cards to Judy and Danny Meyer
Barb Johnson is thinking of leading Green Thumb Challenge.
Jenny and Lydia headed up the Cans for Cause project
Discussed doing a saw cow for the fair
Tessa Meyer and Katerina Kolzow presented a PowerPoint on dairy judging tips
Parks Happy 13 / February / Lily Ackerman
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Minutes not submitted by the
following clubs:
Chili
Christie Mounders
Clover Patch Kids
Greenwood Satellites
Happy Valley
Pleasant Ridge
Reseburg Ramblers
Romadka
Thorp Pine Valley
Town and Country Clovers
Town and Country Partners
Willard Braun
Pledges were led by Lily and Serena
Roll call was your favorite 4-H activity
Reports: were secretary led by Grace
Treasured was read by Ainsley
Discussed business: bowling party and pizza
Lily did a demonstration on how to make puppy chow
Woodgrove Workers / March / Ashley Amacher
 Meeting was held after set-up for the Easter Egg Hunt at OW High School
 Kiefer Cook gave a presentation on Dutch Elms Disease
 Logan, Quinn, Brianna, and Jack reported on 4H Volleyball
 There was discussion about the Woodgrove Workers 4-H booth at the Enrichment Fair
 We talked about the can contest and the sign promo contest
 We planned our spring outing to Holland Family Cheese. We will go on a tour of the facility and the meeting will follow.
 Next meeting is April 17th at 12:45 p.m. at Holland Family Cheese.
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Junior Leader Calendar
Fall 2016 / Spring 2017 prospective suggestions (subject to change)
September 2016
Create center pieces for Youth Banquet
Pull together presentation for Leaders Banquet of years activities
Begin to plan Discovery Day
October 2016
Create PSA announcements for National 4-H Week (work with WCCN Radio)
Assist in presenting awards at Youth Awards Banquet
Corn maze junior leader fun day
November 2016
Attend Fall Forum and/or Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership
Create an appreciation item for some identified group of people
December 2016
Deliver appreciation item
Discovery Day
2017 January
Tubing/Sledding/fun night opportunity (movie/bowling night)
Plan Clover Camp Challenge in April
Grow a Giant Pumpkin (thought process)
2017 February
Review Clark County Fair Promotional sign efforts
Second winter fun night (Perkinstown)
Identify Summer Fun day feasibility
2017 March
Begin to lay out next year’s schedule
Prepare for Fair ideas
2017 April
Stuff Rural Safety Day bags
Recap summer plans
2017 May
No meetings
Rural Safety Day (1st Wednesday of month)
Clark County Fair Promotion Signs Up
Grow a Giant Pumpkin meeting
2017 June
No Meeting
Fair Promotion Road Trip Judging
Grow a Giant Pumpkin Meeting
Facilitate prepare for fair program
Summer Camps
2017 July
No Meeting
Grow a Giant Pumpkin Meeting
Fair project/record book push
2017 August
No meeting
Volunteer 1 day at the Youth Expo Building at the State Fair
Friday Night 4-H Graduation Celebration
Clark County Fair (Commodity Carnival)
Possible post fair fun day (park with softball, volleyball, relay races, grilled food, camp fire, relaxed family fun)
Complete Junior Leaders meeting minutes from Sunday, March 20 have been posted on webpage and can be viewed at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-junior-leader-minutes/
April 2016
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Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2016 / 6:30 p.m.
Greenwood, ADS
Marla Lampi called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on March 8, 2016 at the ADS building in Greenwood, pledges were recited.
Executive Board Roll Call:
Assembly: Lisa Artac, Brittany Artac, Marla Lampi, Agent Hollar, Judy Morrow, Cindy Hohlstein, Dawson Gerhardt, Joan Buchholz, Melissa
Brecke, Topanga Hanson, Bryana Meyers, and Morgan Hanson
Excused: Hanna Durrstein, Heather Durrstein, Cassie Elmer
Gallery: Kathy Meyers, Amy Gerhardt, Jerry Micke, Sheryl Jacque
Secretary’s Report
The Secretary’s Report was posted in the March Cloverleaf for review. Judy Morrow moved to accept the secretary’s report, Topanga
seconded, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Judy Morrow moved to retain contract with Kamp Kenwood with low camper numbers, seconded by Topanga Hanson, motion carried.
Discussed cost for family sending two or more children to extended camp. Judy Morrow moved the first two campers pay the full price of $60
for extended camp; then a reduction to $40 for the third, fourth, fifth and more siblings coming to camp seconded by Topanga, motion carried.
Judy moved to donate nine 2013 plat books to Clark County Interstate Trip Exchange, seconded by Topanga Hanson, motion carried.
Discussion of the $25 fee for the 2016 plat book returned for discussion because of a forgotten $2 fee for each plat book that goes to planning
and zoning. Judy Morrow rescinded the $25 price of the book, seconded by Lisa Artac, motion carried. Judy Morrow moved to increase the
2016 plat book fee to $30, seconded by Lisa Artac, motion carried.
Melissa Brecke requested clarification on state fair line item in which requested funds for Dairy participants come out of upon receipt, review,
and voting on request for state fair funds. Horse Expo and State Gymkhana are the “state fair” events for the horse program. Requested
Horse program follow same procedure to retain consistency across participants attending state fair. Agent Hollar will follow up with Horse
Committee about update.
Food Stand Apprentice/Apprentices- in search for a person or people willing to supervise the food stand. Food stand supervisors track hours
and are reimbursed nominally.
Unfinished Business
The “Welcome to Clark County Signs” are complete and in the Courthouse Cage. Denny Fleischman will assist in hanging new signs.
Volleyball Tournament thanks went out to Topanga Hanson, Bryana & Kathy Meyers, Walter’s, Brost, and Berg families in setting up.
The Leaders Federation will be hosting the Green Thumb Challenge at the 2016 Clark County Fair.
Bryana Meyers gave the Junior Leader Report (see meeting minutes).
New Business
Jerry Micke and Sheryl Jacque shared ideas they would like to donate to the fairgrounds in memorial of Janice Micke. They are working on an
octagon table to donate to the fairgrounds along with a small version 4 x 4 foot plywood barn quilt to put up on the outside of the sheep and
goat barn.
Next Meeting Date April, 11 (Monday) 7:30 p.m. at Loyal Town Hall
(continued on next page)
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Leaders Federation Committee Minutes (continued)
Committee Updates
Livestock:
Rabbit (non-market):
Poultry:
Beef:
Dairy:
Sheep:
Goat:
Dogs:
Swine:
Fair board:
Horses:
meeting is April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Greenwood at ADS
meeting was held March 15 at ADS in Greenwood
due to biosecurity hazards there is no Golden N Plump Tour in 2016
meeting slatted for March 14 at 7:30 at the ADS
meeting slated for March 31 at 7:30 at Bendixen Farm
obedience training dates are set for a southern start in May and the northern training group start in June
weigh in is on April 16
meeting slatted for March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at ADS
Agent Hollar Report
The State 4-H Office has created a 4-H Mandated Reporter training, which is housed on 4honline. It will take between 30 to 40 minutes to
complete with a quiz at the end to check on knowledge retention. There is the ability to print a certificate as well as log in and out of your session if something comes up.
New adult volunteer orientation training coming from the state office called “Volunteers in Preparation.” The every 4-year criminal background
checks will be conducted by the state, with the fee being covered by the state.
Agent Hollar shared the updated, yet still in progress of the Clark County website.
Judy moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Topanga Hanson, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Morgan Hanson
S.O.S. for O.M.K
You can help!
Operation Military Kids (OMK) is a program that provides opportunities for service members and their families to partake in various
outings including summer camps for children of military men and women. Approximately 75 children attend camps at Upham
Woods in Wisconsin Dells each summer. These camps provide children of military families the opportunity to share with others,
like themselves, who deal with military life and to enjoy a few days to relax and have fun!
The United States Department of Defense previously funded these camps but has cut their funding. 4-H clubs in Wisconsin can
help in three ways.
1. Place donation cans at businesses in towns of your members.
2. Hold a special fundraiser to seek donations. It could be a spaghetti dinner a walk/run, or a silent auction. Be creative !
3. Donate from existing club funds.
All donations should be remitted via check payable to the University of Wisconsin-Extension and mailed to Noah Samuelsen,
Rio Go-Getters President, by May 15, 2016. Please include a brief note indicating how the
funds were raised. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Please consider participating in this service project with me. Thanks you!
Noah Samuelsen, Rio Go-Getters President
N4383 Jacobson Drive
Rio, WI 53960
April 2016
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April 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
LAST DAY TO ADD PROJECTS FOR FAIR and to
ENROLL IN 4-H ONLINE TO EXHIBIT AT FAIR
3
4
10
5
11
JOINT Leaders Federation
Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Loyal City Hall
6
Livestock Meeting
7:30 p.m.
ADS—Greenwood
12
Market Animal Show Clinic
6:15 p.m.
Hotel Marshfield
13
7
14
MAQA
7:00 p.m.
Courthouse—Neillsville
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
Scholarships DUE
DDMAS Reg. DUE
Archery Interest (Southern
Clark Co) Due
2
8
9
American Spirit Meeting
8:30 a.m. / O-W HS
15
Key Award Applications
DUE
Clover Camp Challenge
1:00—4:00 p.m.
Loyal High School
16
Swine Weigh In
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m
Clark Garage—Loyal
17
18
Fairboard Meeting
7:30 p.m.
ADS—Greenwood
19
20
21
22
DDMAS
10:00 a.m. / Thorp HS
23
24
Camp Counselor
Training
2:00—6:30 p.m.
25
Horse Meeting
7:00 p.m.
BMO Harris Bank—Loyal
26
Archery Class
Southern Clark County????
27
28
Child Development Fair
5:30—7:30 p.m.
Granton
29
30
Junior Leaders Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Hoard Town Hall
May 2016
SUNDAY
1
8
Mothers Day
MONDAY
2
9
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
3
Archery Class
Southern Clark County????
4
Rural Safety Day
8:30 a.m. / Fairgrounds
10
Leaders Federation Meeting
6:30 p.m.
ADS—Greenwood
MAQA
6:00 p.m. / Loyal HS
11
Dog Class—Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m.—beginners
7:00 pm.—advanced
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5
Cinco De Mayo
6
7
12
13
14
Beef Fitting Clinic at 8am
Brecke Rodeo Arena
Sheep Weigh In from 10a-1p
Heartland Coop—Grwd
Culinary Arts
1:30—6:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s School—Grwd
15
Camp Counselor
Training
2:00—9:00 p.m.
Location TBA
16
Fairboard Meeting
7:30 p.m.
ADS—Greenwood
17
Archery Class
Southern Clark County????
18
Dog Class—Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m.—beginners
7:00 pm.—advanced
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Dog Class—Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m.—beginners
7:00 pm.—advanced
26
27
Fair Promotional Signs Up
28
29
Overnight Camp
Registrations DUE
30
Memorial Day
Courthouse closed
31
Archery Class
Southern Clark County????
April 2016
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June 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
Green Thumb Reg. DUE
Fair Promo info. DUE
THURSDAY
2
Dog Class
7:00 p.m.
Colby
FRIDAY
3
SATURDAY
4
Junior Leader Road Trip
Judging Fair Signs
3:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners (no dogs)
7:00 p.m. Advanced (no dogs)
Horse Kick Off
Fairgrounds
11
5
6
Camp Counselor Training
4:00—9:00 p.m.
ADS—Greenwood
7
Clothing Revue
5:00 p.m.
Loyal City Hall
8
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
9
Dog Class
7:00 p.m.
Colby
10
12
13
14
Leaders Federation Meeting
Executive Board
6:30 p.m.
ADS—Greenwood
15
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
16
Dog Class
7:00 p.m. / Colby
17
Day Camp Registrations
DUE
18
24
25
Rabbit Weigh In
8:00—10:00 a.m.
Heartland Coop—Grwd
Ceramics Class
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
22
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
19
Fathers Day
20
1st day of Summer
21
EXTENDED CAMP
KAMP KENWOOD
EXTENDED CAMP
KAMP KENWOOD
EXTENDED CAMP
KAMP KENWOOD
EXTENDED CAMP
KAMP KENWOOD
26
27
28
29
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
OVERNIGHT CAMP
SUNSET PINES
Ceramics Class
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
23
Dog Class
7:00 p.m.
Colby
Rabbit Clinic
10:30 a.m.
Hoard Town Hall
30
Area Animal Science Day
Dog Class
7:00 p.m. . Colby
DELAWARE YOUTH VISIT
WISCONSIN
JUNE 30—JULY 5
INTERSTATE EXCHANGE
OVERNIGHT CAMP
SUNSET PINES
July 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
DELAWARE YOUTH
VISIT WISCONSIN
1
FAIR ENTRIES DUE
2
SATURDAY
JUNE 30—JULY 5
INTERSTATE
EXCHANGE
3
4
July 4th Holiday
Courthouse Closed
5
6
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
7
Dog Class
7:00 p.m.
Colby
8
9
10
11
12
13
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
14
Dog Class
7:00 p.m.
Colby
15
16
17
18
19
20
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
21
Dog Class
7:00 p.m.
Colby
22
23
24
25
26
27
Dog Class - Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Advanced
28
Dog Class
7:00 p.m.
Colby
29
4-H Softball Tournament
(sponsored by Greenwood
Lions)
30
4-H Softball Tournament
(sponsored by
Greenwood Lions)
31
4-H Softbal
Tournament
(sponsored by
Greenwood Lions)
April 2016
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