4-H ECHO - Grant County - University of Wisconsin

4-H ECHO
The source of 4-H news in Grant County
February 2016
What’s Inside…
Calendars .......................................................... 2-3
Thanks & Congratulations ................................. 4
4-H Club News .................................................. 4-5
4-Her of the Month............................................. 6
Volunteer of the Month ...................................... 6
Projects & Activities ........................................... 7-10
Opportunities ..................................................... 11
Announcements................................................. 12-15
Contact Us:
Grant County Extension Office
916 E. Elm Street, Suite A
Lancaster, WI 53813
608-723-2125
Fax 608-723-4315
Hearing Impaired Relay: 711
http://grant.uwex.edu
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Charisse Orth
Interim 4-H Youth Development Educator
[email protected]
Cathy McPhail
[email protected]
4-H GROWS
ENTHUSIASM
4-H Staff Update:
4-H Interim—Charisse Orth
Hello Everyone! I am Charisse Orth and I
am excited to be the Grant County Interim
4-H Youth Development Educator until the
middle of September. I will be working
around 32 hours a week to help the 4-H
program run smoothly as we search for a
new 4-H Youth Development Agent. I am
a 4-H Alumni of the Stitzer Go-Getters,
where I was a member for over 12 years.
After graduating from 4-H, I became a
certified 4-H Shooting Sports leader and
have watched the program
expand and grow over the years. I live in
Stitzer with my husband Derek and
daughter Zeeva. It is great to be working
with the 4-H program again and I can’t wait
to see what this next year brings! If you
are in need of any assistance feel free to
reach my by phone at 608-723-2125 or
email at [email protected]. I
look forward to working with you in the
upcoming months! Charisse
4-H & Office Assistant—Cathy McPhail
As most of you know my position as Youth
Assistant ended at the end of the year. But
with Sarah leaving the county committee
asked me to come back to help with the
4-H program. I am thrilled to have the
chance to work with all of you one more
year. Cathy
4-H grows confident, capable, and caring kids with the
life skills to thrive in today's world and succeed in
their boldest dreams for tomorrow.
The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.
An EEO Affirmative Action employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA
requirements. Contact the Grant County Extension Office to request an accommodation.
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DEADLINE Youth Pig Project Scholarship
Happy Hoppers Rabbit Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; South Room, Youth & Ag Center
Archery & Air Rifle Practice; 1:00 p.m.; Tri County Archery
Family Project Day, 9:00 a.m.; Youth & Ag Center
Snow date for Family Project Day; Youth & Ag Center
DEADLINE ECHO articles
DEADLINE Hosting International Youth application
4-H Executive Board Meeting; 6:30 p.m.; Youth & Ag Center
DEALINE 4-H ArtBeat registration
Have A Heart Quilting Bee; Youth & Ag Center
4-H Meats Judging Contest; UW-Madison Meat Lab
4-H Horse and Pony Back in the Tack Meeting; 4:00 p.m.; North Room, Youth & Ag Center
Snow Date Have Heart Quilting Bee; Youth & Ag Center
Out of State Meeting; 7:30 p.m.; North Room, Youth & Ag Center
4-H Dog Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; Auditorium Youth & Ag Center
Beef/Swine Webinar (Livestock Auction Seminar); 6:00 p.m.; South Room, Youth & Ag Center
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Livestock Quiz Bowl & Skillathon Contest; UW-Madison
Happy Hoppers Rabbit Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; South Room, Youth & Ag Center
4-H Cat Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; North Room, Youth & Ag Center
Archery & Air Rifle Practice. 1:00 p.m.; Tri County Archery
Countywide 4-H Leaders Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; Youth & Ag Center
4-H ArtBeat; Upham Woods
4-H Foods Project Meeting; 9:00 a.m.; South Room, Youth & Ag Center
Happy Hoppers 4-H Rabbit Show; 9:00 a.m.; Eckstein Building
4-H Horse and Pony Back in the Tack Meeting; 4:00 p.m.; North Room, Youth & Ag
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Thanks & Congratulations, Club News
TAKE TIME TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOLKS FOR HELPING WITH 4-H…
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Shelly Holmes and Kim Esser for helping assemble the December/January ECHO.
Mark Donar, Jerry Laugesen, Jacob, Ashley, Lance and Kim Neis, Dick and Reba Keene, Greg Jentz,
Derek and Charisse Orth, Alicia and Cody Adams and Jacki Bevans for helping weigh and identify steers
for the 2016 Grant County Fair.
Alicia Adams, Jenny Harms, Lucinda Champion, Jodi McDermott and Charisse Orth for helping with the
4-H Bowling Party.
Karen Reimer, Marilyn Dressler and Judy Breitsprecker for helping clothing members make draw string
bags.
Eileen Dusk-Manthe, Barb Lane, Jill Jentz, Cathy Cornett and Sarah Landon for hosting a photography
workshop.
TAKE TIME TO CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING FOLKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE…
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Mason and Porter Mandurano, David, Lexi and Chris Brandemuehl, Chad , Brandon, and Allison
Winkers, Cameron Updike, Sammie and Andrea McDermott, Ryan, Cara, Jake and Lauren Dye, Daisy,
Abby and Calvin Gatch, Mack Speth, Dylan, Kennedy and
Kaelyn Weigel, Ashli Vesbach, Chesney Schutte, Jon
Harms,Talyia Edge, Katie and Dalton Davies, Sylvia, Penny,
Tammy Black, Briggs and Kegan Weigel and Alexis
Blankenberg for participating in the County Bowing Party.
Cody Adams, Ben Connolly, Matt Walz and Dillin Meier for
competing at the National Meat Judging Contest in Denver at the
Western National Roundup.
Lena Frank for being a part of the Wisconsin delegation attending
the National Congress in Atlanta, Georgia.
4-H Club News
Blakes Prairie Bombers by Kendra Jentz: During the December 13, 2015 we had our Christmas party.
We did a gift exchange with cards. We also received our club t-shirts and sweatshirts. Around 50
members were present. At our January meeting we made Valentine cards for the nursing home.
We also handed back record books. Prizes were given to the top ones of each age group.
Cloverbud: Mandi Wehrle, 3-5: Diana Herbers, 6-8: Kendra Jentz, 9-12: Daniel Herbers.
Around 40 members were present. Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Hazel Green Clever Clovers by Ray Runde: The Hazel Green Clover Clover's have been very busy
this fall and winter! In November we did a volunteer activity called "hunting for the hungry" we walked
around Hazel Green and asked for food donations for the food pantry then we delivered the food to the
food pantry. In December we held a food stand to raise money for an area family in need. We did
Christmas shopping for the family and also decorated cookies for people in the community that have
helped us out throughout the year. We had fun at our Christmas party with a Christmas meal and
games!
Hazel Green Clever Clovers by Jack Runde: We recently created a Facebook page for our 4-H club.
Go to Hazel Green Clever Clovers Facebook page to see all the fun activities that we do! At our
January meeting Louis Riniker gave a speech about Legos. We discussed our winter activity which will
be going to the bull riding in Dubuque. The Kraus family brought a craft project for all of us to do that we
can take to the fair this summer. We also enjoyed playing games after our meeting.
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Club News continued….
Merry Mixers by Paxton Hanke: During our Dec 5th meeting we went Christmas caroling at
Morningside Assisted Living. After caroling we had our monthly meeting at Winskill Elementary.
During our meeting we discussed what project our club is interested in doing at the family project
day in February. After our meeting we enjoyed open gym, playing games, and snacks.
Mt Ida Hilltoppers by Mackenzie Kopp: Our December meeting was held December 6th at 5pm.
We started the night off with Christmas caroling at the Good Samaritan Center. Followed by our
meeting, potluck and a gift exchange. We voted on our January fun day in which we decided to go
to a Fighting Saints game January 1st in Dubuque. We assembled little gifts for the nursing home
residents on December 14th. We also discussed fundraising ideas. The January 4-H meeting was
held January 3rd at the St. Peters Lutheran Church. During the meeting we voted on selling Luiges
Pizzas, candy bars and butter braids as fundraisers for our summer club trip. Now kindergarteners
have the chance to enroll into 4-H. Sadie Tysver did her demonstration on how to make ranch
oyster crackers. It is a quick and easy snack. The next meeting is Feb. 7th at the St. Peters
Lutheran church. Bianca Witzig will be doing her demonstration.
Plum Valley Boosters by Wesley Winch: The Plum Valley Boosters held their meeting on
December 5th, 2015. At the meeting we had a Christmas party and made decorations for the
residents at the Good Sam. On January 2nd the Plum Valley Boosters went roller skating for our
winter activity. We discussed the activity we are planning for 4-H Project Day. Members are asked
to save wire hangers and boxes for our project. Please bring the items to our February meeting or
contact a leader if you have some of the supplies. Our next meeting will be on February 6th at
7:30pm at Fennimore United Methodist Church. All members 5th grade and over are to do their
demonstration at our next meeting.
Town & Country Kids by Jake Neis: The December 13th meeting of the Town & Country Kids 4-H
Club was held at the Cuba City Elementary School. The following took place: We welcomed new
members Emily, Alexa & Evan! We made Candy Plates and went Christmas Caroling. We also
wrapped Adopt-A-Family gifts and had a Christmas Gift Exchange. We discussed participating in
Family Project Day in February and what we are making. We voted to go to “Sky Zone” in Madison
for our February meeting and we will also be going to Build-a-Bear and make bears to donate to
the Children’s Hospital. There will be a sign-up at the January meeting. Trent & Brendan did a
demonstration on Dogs. Our next meeting is Sunday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Matter
Creative Center in Dubuque.
Town & Country Kids by Wyatt Redfearn: The January meeting of the Town & Country Kids 4-H
Club was held Sunday, January 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Matter Creative Center in Dubuque. We will
have dances in March, April & May. Grant County Project Day is February 13. Our group is making
dream catchers. Reminder that 4-H dues are due. We congratulated JJ Donar, he graduated from
high school and has been a club member the last 13 years. We announced the photo meeting is
January 23 at the Y&A if anybody is interested. 4-H Out-of-State Exchange meeting is January 25
at the Y&A. We voted not to decorate Valentine cookies this year since we are going to Rock &
Jump and Build a Bear on February 14. Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 14 at
11:00 p.m.
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4-Her and Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer of
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Tom Jentz
Blake’s Prairie
Bombers 4-H Club
4-Her of the Month
Ben Amend
I have been a 4-H volunteer for 27 years,
but I was a 4-H member until I graduated
from high school. I was helping youth with
their beef projects during and after college
so I decided to become a leader.
Wingville Clovers 4-H Club
My favorite 4-H project would probably
have to be Legos. I like it because the
possibilities for what you can make are
endless and you can just be so creative.
I am currently a beef and sheep leader in my
club. I am also the superintendent for the
sheep department at the Grant County Fair. I
have always enjoyed working with animals the
most, but there are lots of great projects that
youth can learn about in 4-H. I enjoy seeing
the hard work the kids put into their projects.
Recently, I have accomplished one of my
lifelong goals. In the month of September, I
was sworn into the United States Army and
plan to go Active Duty as a Fire Support
Specialist Airborne Ranger after I graduate
from high school in May. This is easily my
greatest accomplishment and I am proud
and ready to serve my country.
My favorite part about volunteering is
seeing the youth develop new skills and
having experiences that will last a lifetime.
My favorite part of 4-H is being able to take
part in all the different things it has to offer.
From the county fair to being a camp
counselor, 4-H has impacted my life in a
seriously cool way.
4-H is important for youth because it helps
them build lifelong skills such as: a strong work
ethic, dedication, leadership, organization,
communication, community service and
provides them with opportunities to create
friendships with other youth. It is also a great
way for families to spend time together.
I joined 4-H when I first moved to
Wisconsin from New Mexico because I
thought it would be a great way to meet
new people and help the community. Fast
forward 3 years and I am now the
President of my club and I wouldn’t want to
change a thing.
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Projects and Activities
4-H Family Project Day
Saturday, February 13, 2016
9:15 am–12 pm
Youth & Ag Center – Lancaster
Snow Date: Sunday, February 14th - (check local radio stations)
** Open to All School Age Children**
Pre-register your project by January 29, walk-ins are welcome!
(Pre-registered members will have preference for their project)
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Name: _________________________Phone:________________________
Parent:________________________ Club:_________________________
Session Choices: (See the following page for choices. Please write the number of the sessions
you want to attend. We will try to give you your first four choices.)
All projects and lunch are free. Thanks to the support of the 4-H Executive Board.
Members will be staying at each session for the full half hour. Parents are encouraged to stay
with their child and enjoy the day.
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4. _____________________________
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Send to: UW-Extension, 4-H Family Project Day
916 East Elm St., Suite A, Lancaster, WI 53813
Registration: 9:15-9:30 am
Session 1: 9:30-10:00 am
Session 2: 10:00-10:30 am
Session 3: 10:30 - 11:00 am
Session 4: 11:00 - 11:30 am
Free Lunch: 11:30-12:00 pm
Projects for each session are listed on the following page.
Pick your top 6 choices, and put the project # on the lines listed above.
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4-H FAMILY PROJECT DAY SESSIONS
1. SIMPLE GREENHOUSE FOR KIDS (BLAKES PRAIRIE BOMBERS), Find out if you have a green thumb.
Create and decorate your own simple greenhouse. (limit 15 per sessions)
2A.BRISTLE BRUSH CHARACTERS (DAIRYLAND DIAMONDS), 5th grade and up. (Sessions 1 or 2 Only)
Try your talents in making your own characters. Fun and creativity all in one. (limit 12 per session)
2B. PAPER GLIDERS (DAIRYLAND DIAMONDS), Open to all ages (Sessions 3 or 4 Only) Come join in the
fun and create your own paper glider.
3. TIE DYE CERAMIC TILES (PLATTEVILLE WOODCHUCKS), Come join the fun, learn how to tie dye
ceramic tiles. For the fair you could create a set of coasters, a simple room decor, etc… (limit 15 per
session)
4. CANDY CRAFT BUBBLE GUM MACHINE (MT. IDA HILLTOPPERS), What all kids would like to have! Make
your own bubble gum machine. (limit 10 per session)
5A.SEW A TABLE RUNNER (WINGVILLE CLOVERS/4-H CLOTHING COMMITTEE), 1st TIME SEWERS
ONLY (limit 4 per session, will need 2 sessions)
5B.SEW A TABLE RUNNER (WINGVILLE CLOVERS/4-H CLOTHING COMMITTEE), Great sewing project
(limit 4 per session)
6. WOOD BIRDHOUSE (WINGS OVER WISCONSIN), Members will be making their own wooden birdhouse.
Take home and sand, paint, stain, decorate with your own finishing touches. Create your own one of a kind
woodworking project. (limit 25 per session)
7. CLAY POT WIND CHIME (HAZEL GREEN CLEVER CLOVERS), Have fun making this clay pot wind chime.
What a great gift idea for Mother's Day, Birthdays or your flower gardens. (limit 10 per session)
8. DECORATED NOTEBOOK COVERS (STITZER GO-GETTERS), It's amazing! Have fun creating your very
own personal notebook cover with cloth and a variety of decorations. (limit 15 per session)
9. PLAY TENT (PLUM VALLEY BOOSTERS), Must bring your own adult size medium t-shirt. Create a small
play tent using an old t-shirt and wire hangers. Use as a hiding spot for your cat or you can play makebelieve camping with your dolls. (limit 8 per session)
10.HOMEMADE FISHING POLE (MT. HOPE CARDINALS), Also known as a pop can rig. Great idea for a
fishing project and for those kids who love to create their own projects and share with their friends. “The
catch of the day!” (limit 12 per session)
11.PAINTED GLASSWARE (BLOCKHOUSE BUILDERS), Learn the techniques of this exciting project. You will
have the opportunity to paint glassware that you can keep and use for years to come. Great gift idea!
(limit 12 per session)
12.SOCK OCTOPUS (CORNELIA BADGERS), Need a quick craft or project idea, this will be a fun and creative
idea for all ages. Create your own sock octopus. (limit 15 per session)
13.PARACORD BRACELET MAKING (POTOSI HAPPY CLOVERS), Have fun learning how to make your very
own cool bracelet to wear. (limit 10 per session)
14.SOCK SNOWMEN & TOILET PAPER CHARACTERS, (BUSY BADGERS), Like to create projects for
winter? All ages will be able to make these sock snowman and toilet paper characters. Come and join the
fun! (limit 15 per session)
15.DREAM CATCHER'S (TOWN & COUNTRY KIDS), Learn the techniques of making a dream catcher. You can
decorate your own room or give as a gift. (limit 12 per session)
16.WOOD STEP STOOL, (MERRY MIXERS), Great woodworking project. Create a wooden step stool to use
around the house. (limit 10 per session)
WALK THRU SESSION – No registration required
GRANT COUNTY HAPPY HOPPERS RABBIT CLUB: Will have posters and information on different
breeds of rabbits. They will be able to share lots of information if you have questions.
GRANT COUNTY ROBOTIC TEAM: Will have robotic demonstrations throughout the event.
UW-PLATTEVILLE SIGMA ALPHA: Will be present to help create Valentine creations.
STITZER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Will be demonstrating fire safety. Something everyone should know about.
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Projects and Activities
4-H Camp Counselors Needed…
Camp dates for 2016 are June 22-25
We are planning the traditional 3 1/2 day 4-H camp again this year, but in order to do
this we will need camp counselors. Youth Counselors need to be in the 9th grade or
above and a current Grant County 4-H member. Adult Counselors need to be 18 years
of age or older and certified as a 4-H leader. Adult Counselors work closely with Youth
Counselors to guide their leadership. Upham Woods requires a 1:10 ratio of the adults to youth so we need
your time and commitment to make this an educational, challenging and fun camp. All new counselors are
required to attend the Camp Counselor Training at Upham Woods, April 2-3.
Call the Extension Office at 723-2125 with questions or to get an application. The application deadline is
March 1st. Application forms are available at the Extension Office or on the website site at
http://grant.uwex.edu/
Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Teams: Dennis Patterson and Alicia Adams will be working
with the Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon teams to prepare for State competition on March 7. If any
4-H member is interested in being on this team, please contact Dennis at 608-994-2396 or Alicia at
608-348-6982.
Cloverbud News: New this year 4-H is allowing kindergarten youth to join 4-H as a
cloverbud. If you have a younger brother or sister that is now in kindergarten or a
friend, please let them know that they can join 4-H. The cloverbud committee has
been working on fair book classes and a new cloverbud literature book. Contact the
Extension Office for more information.
Dog Project Speaker Night: Tuesday, February 23 at 6:00 pm in the Youth and Ag
Our speakers will be Mackenzie Hellert, Veterinarian, and Becky Schwad, Certified
Veterinarian Technician, from the Family Pet Hospital in Platteville. They will be
discussing why they chose their careers, what education they needed to do their jobs,
what they like best about their jobs and much more. There will be Q and A so be
prepared to ask questions. All dog project members are invited to attend. Mark your
calendars for Tuesday, March 29 for a Dog Project Fun Night at 6:00 pm. at the
Youth & Ag Center.
4-H Horse and Pony Back in the Tack Club Meeting: The next meeting will be
Sunday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. in the North Room, Youth & Ag Center. Members will be
discussing bylaw revisions, fundraising events, yearly calendar and Team Show. All 4-H
Horse and Pony members are encouraged to attend.
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Projects and Activities
Cat Meetings: Please mark your calendar for the following cat meetings. All meetings are held in the North Room of the Youth & Ag Center. The first two meetings
will be only one hour long starting at 7:00 pm, on March 8 th and April 5th. The first
meeting will be informational, while the second meeting will have a speaker. The
last meeting will be on June 11th at 11:00 am to about 1:00 pm. This will be the
Mock Cat Show. Attendance at one of the three meetings is required to show at the
Grant County Fair. You may bring your healthy cat that has the required vaccinations, on a harness and lease. Your parents and family are also invited so everyone
can learn about cats. If these dates won’t work for you or you have questions,
please call Julie Jacobson at 763-2307, Becka Craugh at 778-6709, Alysha Jacobson at 763-2307
or Donna Cyborski at 763-2181. We will be looking forward to seeing you and your healthy cats/
kittens at all the meetings.
Shooting Sports Practice: 4-H members enrolled in Archery and Air
Rifle are invited to attend a practice at the Tri County Archery, 9145 Co.
Line Rd, Platteville on Sunday, February 7. If you have your own equipment bring it along, if not we will provide it for you. All shooting sports
members must attend two practices to participate in competition shoots
for the fairs. Additional dates to remember: March 13, April 10 and May
15 at Tri County Archery at 1:00 pm, future dates will be announced at a
later date. For more information contact Dave Vosberg at 943-8492 or
Charisse Orth at 608-778-8101 or Loren Lane at 988-4688.
Kelly Meier Horse Camp Scholarship: The Kelly Mae Meier Memorial Scholarship was started on
February 8, 1993 in memory of Kelly Mae Meier. Kelly had been a member of the Beetown Busy
Braves 4-H club for four years. She enjoyed going to the Dubuque County Trailblazers 4-H Horse
Camp. For this reason, her family and the Potosi Saddle Club decided to establish a memorial
scholarship in her name. The scholarship will be used toward the Eastern Iowa Horse and Pony
Camp registration fees. The Camp starts June 19th thru 25th, 2016 and is located at the fairgrounds
in Dubuque, Iowa. The Meier family will divide the $1000 scholarship among the applicants to be
used for the Eastern Iowa Horse and Pony Camp registration. Contact the Grant County Extension
Office for a scholarship form and return by February 26.
Poultry Certification: We are looking for adult leaders who would be willing to be
certified to do the poultry testing for the Grant County 4-H members. State certification is planned for sometime in April. If you are interested, please call the Extension
office for more information.
2016 Youth Pig Project Scholarship Announced: The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee
is offering Youth Pig Project scholarships, designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine
projects that can lead to development of life skills and career opportunities in the Wisconsin pork industry.
Youth are eligible to apply for a $50 scholarship, to be used to offset costs associated with their 2016 pig project. Up to ten $50 scholarships will be awarded. Age divisions are as follows: Ages 9-12, 13-15, and 16-19
(as of January 1, 2016). To receive a copy of the application, please contact the WPA office at 1-800-8227675 or download the application from the website at www.wppa.org. Interested youth must complete and
mail the Youth Pig Project application form no later than February 1, to: WPA, P.O. Box 327, Lancaster, WI
53813.
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Opportunities
Have a Heart Quilting Bee: The 11th annual “Have A Heart Quilting Bee” will be held on
Saturday, February 20, (snow date February 21) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Youth & Ag
Center at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster. The Oak Hill Climbers, Stitzer Go-Getters
4-H Club, and Grant County 4-H Home Environment Committee are sponsoring the Quilting Bee.
The quilting bee was started and previously sponsored by the Grant County Extension
Homemakers. The sponsoring organizations need help and are inviting the public to join them in
making infant and toddler quilts to donate to needy families in Grant County. Last year we were able to make
approximately 100 infant and toddler quilts which were distributed to various agencies and organizations that
provide services to those in need in the Grant County Community.
Everyone is invited to participate in the event. In addition to experienced quilters and sewers who oversee
the production during the day, people with all levels of experience can help assemble and tie the quilts during
the day. Feel free to come for the day, or a few hours - whatever fits your schedule. There will be a potluck
lunch at noon. The sponsoring organizations are looking for financial sponsors and donations to cover the cost
of the fabric and materials that will be purchased prior to the event. Any donations of fabric will be appreciated
and can be left at the Extension Office at the Youth & Ag Building. If you would like to make a financial
donation or have a question, please feel free to contact: Ellen Conley at 822-3098, 12270 Roger Hollow Rd.,
Fennimore, WI 53809 or the Grant County Extension Office at 723-2125.
Roundtable Grant: 4-H clubs in Grant County may apply for a Youth
Development Grant through the Roundtable of Grant County. The Roundtable is
accepting applications each quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1, & December
1). Projects which financially assist Grant County communities and organizations
with youth programs that are consistent with The Roundtable’s mission (“A thinktank that develops and supports alternatives to underage drinking and promotes
positive youth development”) will be considered for funding. Contact Laura Murphy,
coordinator at 723-6373 or the Extension Office for more information.
Grant County 4-H Scholarships: Two $300 Grant County 4-H Scholarships are available to 4-H members
who are high school seniors. Applicants must have been a 4-H member for the last 4 years (consecutively),
have exhibited at the Grant County Fair and must have held an active leadership role. Scholarships will be
awarded after the recipient successfully completes a program of study or semester of post-high school classes,
achieving a 2.0 or higher. The program can be either full or part-time and tuition costs must be at least $250 to
receive the entire $300 award. Applications are due March 1st. Contact the Extension Office for an
application or go to the Extension Office web site at http://grant.uwex.edu/
Grant County Farm Progress Days Scholarship: A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating
high school senior who is pursuing a course of study in a recognized School of Agriculture, either a two-year or
four-year college. The application deadline is March 1st of the student’s senior year in high school. Contact the
Extension Office for an application or go to the Extension Office web site at http://grant.uwex.edu/
State 4-H Scholarships: The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to
outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education in 2016. To be considered for financial support,
applications must be received via email by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation on or before March 15, 2016.
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth,
development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for Wisconsin
4-H Foundation scholarships, students must have been a 4-H member for at least one year, have a grade point
average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical
school during the 2016-2017 academic school year. For application go to http://wis4hfoundation.org
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Announcements
4-H ArtBeat!: March 18-19, 2016
Camp Upham Woods
Wisconsin Dells WI
Cost: $50.00
Registration Deadline: February 19, 2016
It’s time to break out to the new beat! The 4-H ArtBeat that is! Created for 4-H members in
grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders, 4-H ArtBeat! is the introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and
Communication! ArtBeat! will be held March 18-19, 2016, at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods in the
Wisconsin Dells. The weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts,
arts and crafts, and more! Camp begins Friday evening at 7 pm and ends Saturday afternoon at 3 pm.
The $50.00 fee will include all materials and supplies, special snacks, overnight lodging and breakfast and lunch
on Saturday. Why not get a whole carload of youth and adults together from your county for some genuine 4-H
bonding time? Come join the excitement of this brand new opportunity available to some of our youngest (and
often most enthusiastic!) 4-H members!
Do you like science, technology or engineering? Have you always wanted to know
what makes things work? Would you like to do cool, hands-on experiments—including
activities in food science, DNA, and electricity—and learn about the science of
herpetology and more? If so, then I Want To Know! Camp is for you!
APRIL 29-30, 2016 6 pm arrival | 4 pm departure
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center — Wisconsin Dells,WI
Grades 6-8 | $65 — Includes all meals, lodging, t-shirt and supplies
REGISTRATION DUE MARCH 25
Space is LIMITED! Registrations will be taken on a first come basis with a waiting list if necessary. Forms can be
found at fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hstem/events/i-want-to-know-camp/. Sign up TODAY! Contact Joanna Skluzacek at608265-2949 or [email protected] for more details.
Creative Youth Expo: The weather may be wintery, but it’s never too early to start thinking about summer
activities. Mark your calendars for this year’s Creative Youth Expo at the Youth and Ag Building on Saturday,
July 23rd. This year’s expo activities will include sewing projects, cooking and arts and crafts, for kids ages 8-18
years. Hope you can join us for this fun-filled day. Cost is only $5 and includes a nutritious lunch. Adults who are
interested in teaching a class or volunteering can contact Tisha Sandberg at [email protected] or the UW
Extension office.
Expand your world in 2016 by hosting an International friend!
Looking for some exciting fun for summer or the next school year? Have you considered
hosting a young person from another country? Wisconsin 4-H offers four week and 10
month programs with a variety of countries. In summer 2016, visitors will come from
Finland, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and (tentatively) Costa Rica. Join the fun and learn
about another culture without even stepping onto an airplane!
School year programs are expanding in 2016! Wisconsin 4-H families have hosted school
year students for about 30 years from Japan. Students also come from numerous other
countries: South Korea, Mexico, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan,
Republic of Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Czech Republic, Serbia, Montenegro, and many more.
Hurry since bios will begin arriving and host/delegate matches will begin in late February! Applications are due
February 15 or till all delegates are placed. For more information and applications, visit
http://wi4hinternational.org/ .
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Announcements
Happy Hoppers Spring Rabbit Show
March 20th is our Spring Rabbit Show in the Eckstein Exhibit Hall at the Grant
County Fairgrounds.
- Registration: 7:30-9:00 am
- Show starts at 9:00 am
- Entry fee is $2 per rabbit before March 1st, after March 1st is $3 per rabbit
- Showmanship is $1 per exhibitor
- Food stand on site, open all day
- Raffle table and a rabbit silent auction
- Vendor, Roger Moeller Rabbit Equipment will have a display at the show.
Entry forms are available at the Grant County Extension Office or the web site at
http://grant.uwex.edu/
If you have any questions call Gary Wetter at [email protected]
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW UPDATES:
Existing ownership and managerial program rules have been updated
to reflect the changing dynamics of farms and exhibitors. Beginning in
2016 there will no longer be ownership date deadlines or specific name
requirements for exhibitors entering and showing registered animals in the junior breeding stock shows and all
non-market animal shows. The updated ownership verbiage eliminates the formal Wisconsin State Fair
managerial paper submission and any previous registration transfer dates.
Youth interested in showing market beef, sheep or swine at the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair will need to have
their animal projects DNA/RFID identified through the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) by
the respective Wisconsin State Fair eligibility deadlines. Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID identification deadlines
(postmark):
Beef: Monday – February 8, 2016
Sheep: Monday – May 10, 2016
Swine: Monday – May 10, 2016
Junior exhibitors must submit Fair entries by the June 1 entry deadline online at http://wistatefair.com/
competitions/junior-livestock/ or by mailing a paper entry postmarked June 1 or before. Please note: for 2016
there will be only be one entry deadline date for mailed and online entries at regular fees (June 1). Late entries
will be accepted for additional fees through June 8.
Also, youth will now be required to list a potential substitution entry for each animal entered at the time of entry,
in case the official animal entered is unable to be exhibited at the annual Fair. Substitutions will only be allowed
from animals declared as such on initial entry.
Additional 2016 entry and schedule information will be available at http://wistatefair.com/competitions/juniorlivestock/ or by contacting the Wisconsin State Fair Agriculture Department at [email protected].
4-H Out of State Exchange Barn Quilt Fundraiser: The 4-H Out of State Exchange members are
taking orders for barn quilts to help raise funds to travel to Maryland this summer. Please return the form
on the back of this page to Tammy Brogley, 9986 Southwest Rd, Cuba City, WI 53807 by March 1.
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Grant County Out of State Exchange Club
Barn Quilt Fundraiser
Step One: Pick a design. (Each quilt is 2’x2’)
3 colors
3 colors
2 colors
3 colors
American Flag
Step Two: Pick the colors that you want. Be sure to refer above for the number of
recommended colors for each quilt.
Red
Green
Royal Blue
White
Maroon
Orange
Purple
Brown
Gray
Tan
Dark Green
Navy
Yellow
Black
Light Blue
Step Three: Include Any Special Instructions
Step Four: Order Information
1 quilt for $30
Name:
2 quilts for $50
Total:
(Use another order form for the 2nd quilt details)
Address:
Make Checks Payable to: Grant
County Out of State Exchange Club
Phone Number:
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Announcements
Livestock Auction Seminars
Those youth planning to sell in this year’s Grant County Junior Fair Livestock Auction must attend an educational seminar as a condition of sale. Seminars are open to the public so anyone (youth and adults) can attend as
they choose. We also encourage you to attend a seminar related to your project and NOT TO WAIT until the last
seminar. It is important that you check this page each month for updated seminars.
LIVESTOCK LEARNING WEBINARS—The University of Wisconsin Extension will be hosting a “Livestock
Learning Webinar Series”. This series is best suited for new families exhibiting livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine
and Meat Goats) however experienced families are encouraged to attend. Webinar dates and topics include:
February 25 – Beef/Swine, March 31 – Sheep/Meat Goats. Webinars will be held at the Youth & Ag Center from
6:00pm- 7:30pm.
MAQA Seminars will be posted later.
You MUST pre-register by calling the Grant County Extension Office at 723-2125 at least 2 days prior to the
webinar. Members will need to sign in at each seminar they attend. Seminars that do not have enough preregistered participants will be cancelled.
- Saturday, February 20, 4-H Meats Judging, UW-Madison
- Thursday, February 25, 6:00 pm 7:30pm, Beef/Swine Webinar, South Room, Y & A
- Saturday, March 5, State Livestock Skillathon & Quiz Bowl, Arlington
- Thursday, March 31, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Sheep/Meat Goats Webinar, Y & A
- Saturday, April 30, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, Dairy Judging and Fitting Clinic, Fairgrounds, Lancaster
- Tuesday, April 12, 7:00 pm, Rabbit & Poultry Skillathon, Fairgrounds, Lancaster
- Thursday, April 28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Meat Goats Webinar, Y & A
- Tuesday, June 7, Poultry 6:30 pm & Rabbits 7:30 pm, Mock Rabbit & Poultry Show, Fairgrounds
- June TBA Badger Dairy Camp, UW-Madison
- Thursday, July 7, Rabbits 6:30 pm & Poultry 7:30 pm, Rabbit & Poultry Showmanship Clinic, Y & A
All swine exhibitors must attend one MAQA in order to show and/or sell at the
Grant County Fair and Wisconsin State Fair
FFA EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS—The following educational seminars will be offered to FFA members in order
to qualify to sell livestock or cheese at the 2014 Grant County Junior Livestock Auction. FFA members must
attend at least one of these seminars or one of the educational seminars offered by the Grant County Extension
Office. Vo-Ag Instructors will be required to submit a list of FFA members who have attended these seminars to
the Grant County Extension Office by May 16.
Participate in a Dairy, Livestock or Meat Evaluation Contest at one of the area FFA skills contest.
March 19 Janesville
April 1
Appleton
March 31 UW-Platteville
April 2
UW-Riverfalls
April 269
State FFA Competition
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Happy Hoppers Rabbit Meeting
Archery & Air Rifle Practice
4-H Family Project Day
Snow Date 4-H Family Project Day
4-H Executive Board Meeting
Have a Heart Quilting Bee
Snow Date Have A Heart Quilting Bee
4-H Horse & Pony Back in the Tack Meeting
Out of State Meeting
4-H Dog Meeting
Sheep Webinar
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