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This month’s phrase that pays: Cmon honey, apply for some money!
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www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/sheboygan/4h http://tinyurl.com/4HGOOGLECALENDAR.
EMAIL ADDRESSES:
Dear 4-H Families,
The name of the game in 4-H for the next few months is Communication and the Arts. As leaders,
members, parents and even staff . . . we all have responsibilities to communicate in one way or
another. And, when we are communicating, there are three very important elements of
communication that make it truly effective.
The first of these involves our HEAD; you have to know about something in order to talk about it. Don’t
get me wrong, I am familiar with plenty of people who know very little about any given topic and still
choose to discuss it at length. But in a world where credibility can take one a long way, genuine
knowledge or experience is vital.
Secondly, you have to have HEART. Emotional investment, or what some call passion, only makes a
speaker more credible and helps the listener engage in the words coming out of one’s mouth. People
who really care about what it is they are talking about are simply better communicators than those
who feel lukewarm about everything. In my opinion, this element gets to the heart of why leaders in
the 4-H Program are the best.
In addition, we should always ask ourselves if our communication is HEALTHY. Are we communicating in
a way that is emotionally safe for others? Are we choosing the right words, time, place and audience
to deliver our message to? It only does more harm than good when any of these safety elements is
misused.
Finally, an effective communicator will use their HANDS (and their feet, and body, and their faces) to
communicate a message that goes beyond words. Some call this walking the talk. They will not only
teach and lead others by their words but by their actions.
As you prepare for upcoming 4-H communication arts opportunities, whether it’s a speech or
demonstration or leading a club or project meeting, remember these three elements and ask yourself;
am I using the four H’s of effective communication? If not, where can I make the best better?
Many Blessings to You and Yours,
Sarah, Linda, Victoria, Tammy & Ann February 2016
This month’s phrase that pays is “Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day” : E-mail
[email protected] when you find the phrase for a chance at a super prize!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT...
Sarah Tarjeson: 4-H Youth Dev. Educator
Phone: 920-459-5915
Linda Lueder: 4-H Youth Dev. Program Coord.
Phone: 920-459-5914
Victoria Deterding: Administrative Assistant
Phone : 920-459-5903
Tammy Zorn: Administrative Assistant
Phone: 920-459-5904
Ann Herzog: Administrative Assistant
Phone: 920-459-5902
The Cloverleaf Crier The Official Publication of Sheboygan County 4-H
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ROOM RESERVATIONS AT UWS ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 SNOW/ICE & 4-H MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 CLOVERLEAF CRIER ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 DID YOU MISS THE CALENDAR INSERT???? ...................................................................................................................................... 3 YEAR ROUND 4-H GOOGLE CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................................. 3 PROJECT ADD/DROP DEADLINE IS MARCH 1 .................................................................................................................................... 4 FAIR EXHIBITOR LIST.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 FAIR BOOK CHANGES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 4-H GRANT PROGRAM ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 LIABILITY INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
SERVICE AND FUND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES .......................................................................................................................... 4 POPPY POSTER CONTEST .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H ENDOWMENT FUND ............................................................................................................................... 5 4-H COOKBOOK ***NOW FOR SALE ONLINE*** ............................................................................................................................. 6
CLUB NEWS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 EASTER EGG HUNT ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Willing Workers 4-H Club .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 YOU'VE GOT TALENT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
COUNTYWIDE 4-H PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 2016 4-H PROJECT DAY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 4-H MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WANTS YOU! ..................................................................................................... 8 4-H CAMP RIVERSITE WINTER FUN ................................................................................................................................................... 8 FEBRUARY CLOVERBUDS ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
DISTRICT, STATE, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ....................................................................................................... 8 FdL FAMILY LEARNING DAY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ........................................................................................................................ 8 iW2K! I WANT TO KNOW! CAMP ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 2016 4-H INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES .................................................................................................................. 9 2016 STATE AND NATIONAL PROGRAM ADULT ADVISOR APPLICATIONS ...................................................................................... 10
RECOGNITION...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 HATS OFF TO: .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
SCHOLARSHIPS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 EASTERN WI DHIC SCHOLARSHIPS .................................................................................................................................................. 10 4-H LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS .................................................................................................................................. 11 SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP ...................................................................................................... 11 FARM PROGRESS/FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS SCHOLARSHIP ......................................................................................................... 11 WISCONSIN 4-H FOUNDATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................................ 12 MEAT ANIMAL SALE SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................................................................................................... 12 SCHOLARSHIP FOR SHEBOYGAN COUNTY GOAT PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 13 BLUE RIBBON SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION SCHOLARSHIP ................................................................................................................. 13
LEADERSHIP ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 4-H AMBASSADORS AND YOUTH ASSOCIATION TAKE THE “SHOW ON THE ROAD” ...................................................................... 13 AMBASSADORS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 4-H YOUTH ASSOCIATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 14 NEW 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION ................................................................................................................................ 14 WHAT IS EXPECTED OF 4-H PROJECT LEADERS? ............................................................................................................................. 14 4-H CLUB SECRETARIES ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 YOU CAN LEAD: CHOOSE HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................... 14 4-H ALL LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING ..................................................................................................................................... 15 2016 CLUB SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 15 2015-2016 4-H KEY LEADERS .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
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4-H SUMMER INTERN APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 16 2017 CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS-PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION (CWF-PI) INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION ........... 16
ANIMAL SCIENCES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16 CAT PROJECT “MEWS” .................................................................................................................................................................... 16 ATTENTION POULTRY PROJECT MEMBERS ..................................................................................................................................... 17 DOG PROJECT NEWS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 WISCONSIN 4-H DOG AGILITY TRAINING WORKSHOP .................................................................................................................... 17 MCCAMMON BROWN SWISS SHARE A HEIFER............................................................................................................................... 17 HORSE & PONY NEWS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18 GOAT PROJECT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19 WISCONSIN DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION SHARE-A-KID CONTEST.................................................................................................... 20 ATTENTION RABBIT & CAVY MEMBERS .......................................................................................................................................... 20 LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 2016 UWEX LIVESTOCK LEARNING WEBINAR SERIES – UPDATED! ................................................................................................ 22
ARTS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 2016 MUSIC & DRAMA FESTIVAL .................................................................................................................................................... 22 4-H ART BEAT! ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 COMMUNICATIONS ARTS FESTIVAL NEEDS YOUR HELP! ............................................................................................................... 23 4-H GROWS PHOTO SUBMISSION FOR STATEWIDE TEAM MEETING ............................................................................................. 24
NATURAL SCIENCES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24 2016 4-H SUMMER CAMP ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 JOIN OUR 2016 4-H CAMP STAFF .................................................................................................................................................... 24 4-H SUMMER CAMP ADULT CAMP STAFF ....................................................................................................................................... 25 YOUTH LEADERSHIP AT UPHAM WOODS ....................................................................................................................................... 25 WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE UPHAM WOODS ......................................................................................................................... 25
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ROOM RESERVATIONS AT UWS
4-H is heating up (even if the rest of the state is frigid) and that means that there are many, many
opportunities taking place on any given night. We are doing our best to accommodate project, club and
other countywide meetings here at UW-Extension as well as being good neighbors to other UWS and UWEX
programs. Please make sure you read your meeting notices carefully. As rooms at UWEX fill up we spread to
other spaces here on campus. When participating in rooms like 2223, 2114 (The Wombat Room) or 1202, your
closest parking option is near the Acuity Technology Center Entrance, which is the main entrance on
campus. Rooms that your groups have grown accustomed to using may be changed depending on all of
the reservations we have to accommodate. We apologize for any inconvenience but are confident that the
great work that happens during these opportunities will not be hindered by the space that you are using,
and in many cases the environment will be improved. JUST A REMINDER TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THIS
SPACE! Clean up after your group, if you need a vacuum please let us know, be quite in the halls and
respectful of students and teachers.
SNOW/ICE & 4-H MEETINGS
Another winter has arrived and maybe with it the snow and ice! We don’t want anyone to be stuck out in
the cold, so there may be times when it is advisable to cancel county level 4-H meetings. The Extension
Office has a Meeting Information Line to keep you updated on any meeting cancellations due to weather!
By calling 459-5908 you will hear a recorded message in regards to the latest meeting cancellations or you
can check out our website at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/ . Please note: If classes are cancelled at UW
Sheboygan, 4-H night meetings will also be cancelled.
ATTENTION!! Project Leaders and Committee Chairs…if you are planning on canceling a meeting, please
call the Extension Office by 3:00 p.m. Our staff will best be able to support you by sending out an e-mail to
project members, updating the Meeting Information Line and the website, if called by 3:00 p.m. Thank you!
Our policy is safety first!
CLOVERLEAF CRIER
The 4-H Cloverleaf Crier is published 10-12 times each year for 4-H families in Sheboygan County. It is full of
important information about 4-H policies, county-wide activities and educational offerings. It is also posted
on the Sheboygan County 4-H website each month. To locate the current issue or a back issue go to:
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/cloverleaf-crier/.
DID YOU MISS THE CALENDAR INSERT???? We are looking for an individual or team of volunteers to take on the task of transferring the information from
the google calendar and dates listed in the cloverleaf crier monthly into a printable calendar in microsoft
word. This task would need to be completed along the same timeline of our cloverleaf crier and due by the
30th or 31st of each month. Please call Sarah tarjeson at 459-5915 if you are interested in taking this project
on. Job can be completed in our office or in the comfort of your own home.
YEAR ROUND 4-H GOOGLE CALENDAR
Please check out the Sheboygan County 4-H Google calendar at: http://tinyurl.com/4HGOOGLECALENDAR
This calendar includes the most up to date year round dates and details. To add your club, committee, or
project dates to this calendar, please contact [email protected] She can share the login info that
will help you gain access or enter the dates for you.
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PROJECT ADD/DROP DEADLINE IS MARCH 1
The deadline for adding or dropping projects for the 2016 4-H Year is March 1. Please remember, you may
only exhibit projects at the Fair for projects you have enrolled in by this deadline. Go online to:
https://wi.4honline.com. Go to your family account and change your projects. Please let your General
Leader know that you have changed projects.
FAIR EXHIBITOR LIST
The 2015 Sheboygan County Fair Premium List Is still available on line at:
http://www.shebcofair.com/exhibitors.html. This is last year’s list and is just to give you some
ideas of what you may enter in the fair for your projects.
FAIR BOOK CHANGES
If anyone has suggestions for the fair book, please submit them by March 1st. We will take your suggestions
and present them to the fair. Email them to [email protected]
4-H GRANT PROGRAM
Thanks to the generous donations from the Kohler Foundation the Sheboygan County 4-H Grant Program is
ready for you! The Grant Program will provide partial funding for 4-H members to attend Base or Outpost
Camp, State 4-H Conference, as well as, other out of county and state trips and experiences. The
Sheboygan County Grant Program provides financial sponsorship for 4-H members from limited resource
families or families experiencing financial hardship. Grant awards will be based on the needs identified
through a confidential grant application process. To apply for a grant complete the application form found
at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/grant-applications/
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Sheboygan County has a liability insurance policy for volunteers. Leaders are automatically covered under
this policy if they are registered as a Certified 4-H Volunteer Leader and have completed Youth Protection
Training. This policy is a backup policy for personal liability coverage; it is provided by Sheboygan County to
protect volunteers from damages. As a 4-H Leader, it is important to reduce liability risks as much as possible.
Be sure to provide safety instruction in all risk situations and take precautions to assure safe activities.
Please call Sarah at 459-5903 to verify liability insurance coverage for activities that could be considered “out
of the ordinary” and might increase risk. This insurance is not accident insurance. The 4-H Leaders
Association has purchased accident insurance for all of our certified volunteer leaders and members and
can be purchased for specific events to supplement health insurance.
SERVICE AND FUND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
POPPY POSTER CONTEST
The Plymouth Shamrocks and the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion would like to encourage all 4-H
members to enter the Poppy Poster contest. The Memorial Poppy is given out on Memorial Day to Honor
Americans Veterans. This would be a great way to promote patriotism and citizenship in 4-H. Please check
out the internet for information on why the Poppy was chosen as a symbol of remembrance and share the
information with your club. The Ladwig-Zingraf American Legion Auxiliary Unit 243 will hold a Poppy Poster
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contest to promote the Memorial Poppy. The contest is open to students in grades 2-12. Participants will
compete in seven grade classifications: Grades 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, grade 12, and a classification for
students with special needs. Turn finished posters in to the 4-H Extension office by February 29th.
Among the rules are the following: Each 11-by-14-inch poster must have a fitting slogan, not to exceed 10
words. “American Legion Auxiliary” must be used in the design of the poster and will not be counted in the l0-
word count. Each poster must include a picture of the Flanders Poppy in the correct color (four red petals
with a center of green and black) and the poppy shall have no leaves. Media used shall be watercolors,
crayons, powder or oil paint, handmade paper cutouts, ink or textures, acrylics, pencils and markers. The
work can be the work of only one individual. All entries should be matted on white Mat board/poster board.
Poppy Poster Requirements
Each poster shall have a fitting slogan not to exceed 10 words. Articles “a,” “and,” “an,” “the” are not to be
counted as words. The words “buddy” and “buy” cannot be used.
The words “American Legion Auxiliary” must be used in the design of the poster and will not be
counted in the 10-word count.
Each poster must include a picture of the Flanders Poppy in the correct colors (four red petals with a
center of green and black).
The poppy shall have four petals and no leaves.
The poster shall be on an 11 x 14 inch poster board. Drawing paper will not be accepted.
The United States flag may be used as long as there are no infractions of the flag code.
Media used shall be watercolors, crayons, powder or oil paint, handmade paper cutouts, ink or
textures, acrylics, pencils and markers.
Written in ink on the back of the poster (not attached) shall be the class in which the entry is
submitted, the name, address, age and grade of the contestant, the name of the sponsoring unit,
(Ladwig Zinkraf)
Each poster shall be the work of only one individual.
No humorous drawings or slogans shall be used.
The label “In Memoriam” for the veteran-made poppy may not be used.
When the Holy Cross is used, the Star of David also shall be used.
Posters will be judged on poster appeal (layout, message and originality), 50 percent; artistic ability (design
and color), 40 percent; and neatness, 10 percent.
The deadline for contest entries is February 29, 2016. Entries should be turned in to the extension office. If you
have any questions please contact Kathy Doebert at [email protected] or 838-4995. Winning entries
from each age category will receive a local prize and will be sent on to the state competition.
This project is wonderful opportunity to share some historical facts about Memorial Day and why poppies are
handed out to people on Memorial Day at many stores. Please share the page of history on Poppy Day with
your students. Specific targets for this lesson include historical facts on Memorial Day, students will increase
feelings of patriotism, and creativity which is encouraged in the construction of the poster along with
accurate depiction of the Flander’s poppy and flag symbolism.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H ENDOWMENT FUND
Purpose:
To receive memorials, gifts and bequests, for the support, expansion and promotion of the Sheboygan
County 4-H Program.
Why an Endowment Fund?
To provide long-range support for the Sheboygan County 4-H Program. The earnings of this fund will not be
used for current operating expenses of the 4-H Leaders Association. Through the establishment of this Fund,
the Sheboygan County 4-H program is able to accept “special” gifts and memorials.
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How does the Fund Work?
The Endowment Fund is a depository of gifts and donations for the Sheboygan County 4-H Program. Only the
interest earned will be used to fund innovative and educational programs that support the strengthening
and expanding of the 4-H program in Sheboygan County. The Endowment Committee will annually invite
grant proposals from 4-H Committees, 4-H Leaders Association and UW-Extension Staff. The Endowment Fund
Committee will then select which of those programs to fund.
Who can contribute?
Anybody and any size gift is accepted. Cash gifts, memorials, bequests, and property, including stock, real
estate and land are appreciated. All contributions and gifts are tax deductible as provided in Section
501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
4-H COOKBOOK ***NOW FOR SALE ONLINE***
PEACH PRALINE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST Amanda Schmidt, Waldo Fireflies
***This recipe received a Merit Award in 2003
1 C. brown sugar
½ C. butter
3 T. corn syrup
1 (15 oz.) can sliced peaches (drained)
1 loaf French bread
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese (softened)
8 eggs
1 ½ C. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
Pecans
1. The night before serving, spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In medium saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat. Boil,
stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup mixture into bottom of prepared pan;
sprinkle with chopped pecans. Place peaches on top.
3. Cut bread into ½ inch thick slices. Spread cream cheese on half of the slices and cover with
remaining slices of bread to make “sandwiches.” Place on top of syrup-peach combination in pan.
4. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla and salt in a small bowl. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 3500F. Bake French toast, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional
15 minutes.
6. Loosen sides with knife and invert on a large platter. Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
These 4-H COOKBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE to purchase for $15 each at one of many locations and online at
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheboyganCounty4H:
UW-Extension Offices, Sheboygan, WI
Generations, Plymouth, WI
Waldo State Bank, Waldo, WI
Bill’s Piggly Wiggly, Howards Grove, WI
Ada Orchards, Ada, WI
Gibbsville Apple Orchard, Gibbsville, WI
Hennings Cheese Factory, Keil, WI
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CLUB NEWS
EASTER EGG HUNT
Willing Workers 4-H Club
The Willing Workers 4H Club will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at Parkview Elementary School, 500
Parkview Drive in Plymouth on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10 AM for CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND
THEIR FAMILIES. All activities are inside the school and are handicap accessible, Bring your own basket to find
eggs filled with candy, enjoy refreshments afterwards, parents bring your camera as the Easter Bunny will
make an appearance.
YOU'VE GOT TALENT 4-H Rangers 4-H Club
YOU'VE GOT TALENT comes to Oostburg on February 27th! Sponsored by 4-H Rangers, the talent event will be
held in the Oostburg Auditorium at 2 pm.
Open to all ages! Pass the word around to families and friends – we are looking for acts in Music, Drama,
Comedy, Dance, Juggling, Balloon Art, Karate Demo, Color Guard, you name it! Event will also include raffle
prizes and baked goods. Flyers and registration forms are available at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-
youth-development/current-programs-registrations/ . You may pre-register by emailing
Proceeds will go toward purchasing the safety vest needed for the new K-9 coming into Sheboygan Falls
Police Department. (Through Vesting America's Police K-9's/Tread Armament.)
COUNTYWIDE 4-H PROGRAMS
2016 4-H PROJECT DAY
Don’t miss the 2016 4-H Project Day! Registrations are available online at
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/files/2010/08/Project-Day-Brochure-Registration.pdf and are in this month’s
Crier! This year’s 4-H Project Day will be held on Saturday, March 12th at Riverview Middle School in Plymouth.
From arts and crafts to club fun, there are project workshops for everyone! Registrations are due on or before
February 24, 2016. No LATE registrations will be accepted. Adults and older youth are needed to volunteer
to set-up, food prep and clean-up. If you are available to help, please e-mail Merry Klemme at
[email protected] or call 920-893-9679.
4-H MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT
Mark your family calendar now and plan on attending the 2016 4-H Movie & Pizza Night on
Friday, February 26, 2016. The Youth Association is planning a wonderful evening of 4-H family
fun that you won’t want to miss! There will be pizza, pop and popcorn, get to know each
other activities and a super fun movie for all of the family to enjoy! All of this for a $5.00
donation. It’s a great deal you can’t beat, so…mark your calendars now. Please complete
the registration in this Crier This year we are switching up the times:
5:30 pm Pizza/Pop
5:45 pm Get to know each other activities
6:00 pm Inside Out
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SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WANTS YOU!
The Sheboygan County 4-H Alumni Association is open to former 4-H members, past or present 4-H parents,
4-H leaders or any other person interested in supporting the Sheboygan County 4-H Program. The Alumni
Association supports the on-going Sheboygan County 4-H Program, with financial help and sometimes man
power when needed. Alumni news and updates are distributed through a newsletter. There is an annual
Alumni Association Meeting and Banquet held in May where we award Alumni Scholarships to past
members. Annual Membership Dues are $10/year or $175/lifetime and our year runs from October 1-
September 30. Help us “make the best better” by joining the 4-H Alumni Association! Membership dues can
be sent to the Sheboygan County 4-H Alumni Association, 5 University Drive, Sheboygan WI, 53081.
4-H CAMP RIVERSITE WINTER FUN
This winter the driveway and parking area will be open at Camp Riversite. Please feel free to snow shoe,
cross country ski or just walk on the trails. You never know what kind of wildlife or birds you may see. Enjoy.
Any questions please call Barb Scholten at 980-4219.
FEBRUARY CLOVERBUDS February 18th 6:15 – 7 pm
February in 4-H brings our annual music festival, where people can showcase their musical talents! Join us for
our First ever Cloverbud Talent Show! We will read the story “Dooby Dooby Moo” where Duck and his friends
try to win the local talent show, followed by our own talent show for those who want to participate.
Everyone gets a ribbon, as we will be making ribbons for our craft. Our meeting is from 6:15 – 7 p.m. at the
UW-Extension Office, UW Sheboygan. See pictures of our November meeting…
DISTRICT, STATE, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
FdL FAMILY LEARNING DAY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Family Learning Day is a day filled with learning activities, new ideas and fun for the whole family. This
event is open to the general public, where the whole family can forget about cabin fever and spend
the day learning new skills. There are over 20 topics to explore: glass ornaments, Japanese art braiding,
photography, veterinary science, knitting, build a birdhouse, volleyball, etc. There is something for
everyone, 5 years old and up. All of the sessions are “Hands-on” activities. Join the fun at UW-Fond du
Lac on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 8:15 am to 2:00 pm. Participants must register by January 19.
To learn more please call: UW-Extension (920) 929-3170 or visit: http://fonddulac.uwex.edu/4h/activities-
events-2/ Family Learning Day is sponsored by Fond du Lac County 4-H: Enriching youth, families and
communities through citizenship, leadership and life skill experiences.
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iW2K! I WANT TO KNOW! CAMP
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! Special financial
circumstances will be handled on an individual basis. Contact Joanna Skluzacek at 608-265-2949 or
[email protected] for more details.
2016 4-H INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES
4-H International host opportunities for 2016
Experience a different country without ever leaving your home! Enhance your cross-cultural awareness and
understanding! Help to develop the world’s most valuable resource: its young people.
Share your American culture and life by providing a welcoming home to a new friend from another country.
It is a wonderful opportunity to expand your horizons, learn about another culture and develop lifelong
friendships without even leaving your home! You can get involved in this wonderful opportunity to know and
appreciate another person and their culture by applying to host for a month or a year. Requirements include
having a genuine interest, being flexible and willing to spend time with the student, and having an extra bed
available (not necessarily an extra room). Previous hosting experience is not required. Financial costs to hosts
are basically meals and minimal travel since visitors want to experience American culture, not just tour or
travel.
Host an International Teen this Summer!
In the summer of 2016, more than 70 youth from Costa Rica, Finland, Japan, Mexico, and South Korea, will
spend a month living with Wisconsin host families and learning about American culture. If you are between
10-18 years old and want to take part in a month that will stay with you for a lifetime, apply now. Chaperone
hosts are also needed for two week periods during these time frames.
Call for 2016-17 High School Exchange Host Applications
If you have enjoyed a short term hosting experience or simply love working with students from other cultures,
consider hosting a Eurasian student through the C.S.I.E.T. approved 4-H Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) High
School Programs or a student from Japan, Mexico, or South Korea; all are coordinated by States 4-H
International Exchange Programs in collaboration with state 4-H programs around the country. Students
arrive in August and depart in June. A host brother or sister of high school age is not a prerequisite and young
or retired couples involved as 4-H leaders are also urged to apply.
Applications are due by February 15 or till all delegates are assigned. Hurry, since assignments will begin in
late February!
For additional information and applications check out Wisconsin 4-H International Programs website at
wi4hinternational.org/host. Contact your County International Exchange Coordinator, County 4-H Office
staff, or call WI 4-H International Programs at (608) 262-2491 or 608-262-1557 or e-
mail [email protected]
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2016 STATE AND NATIONAL PROGRAM ADULT ADVISOR APPLICATIONS
Applications for 2016 state and national 4-H outreach program volunteer and staff Adult Advisors are
available at: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/volunteers/index.cfm. If you enjoy working with teens,
collaborating with others as part of a unified leadership team, and experiencing another part of the country,
consider applying to serve as an Adult Advisor to Space Camp, Huntsville, AL; Citizenship Washington Focus
(CWF), Washington, D.C.; or National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA. Note the new deadline of February 15, 2016,
a change from previous years.
RECOGNITION
HATS OFF TO:
Thank you to all of those who helped at this year’s Pizza Fundraiser. A big thank you to those that
helped all of the clubs pick up their goods! Connie and Jovianne Schwibinger, Kelly and Kristen
Rauch, Sandy, Tim and Sam Krahn, Kathy Froh, Sarah Tarjeson, Natalie Britt.
ALL of our NEW and CERTIFIED 4-H Volunteer Leaders! Thank you for taking time out of your busy
schedules to become Certified Sheboygan County 4-H Volunteer Leaders. With your leadership and
support, Sheboygan County 4-H Members will have a richer youth development experience.
A giant thank you to Makayla Rieck, Jaden Rieck, Nikki Rieck, Jordan Fuentes de Rehm, Isabel
Fuentes de Rehm, Cheryl Fuentes de Rehm, Jasmine Riemer and Bryan Burkhardt for helping to
welcome and teach at the 4-H New Family Welcome! It was a great night with lots of smiling faces!
Congratualatiosn to our very own Grace Wolfington, who was selected and elected to represent the
Southeast District of the Wisocnsin 4-H Horse Association as a youth director and Vice President of the
board.
Tim Talen, retired 4-H Youth Developmetn Agent who spent a Tuesday on January 19th with 25 young
Ambassadors, teaching them the finer (and grander) points of juggling. THANK YOU!
A huge thanks to Roxanne Akstulewicz of the Ourtown Orioles who recently worked with our partners
at Spaceport Sheboygan to host a fabulous club lego meeting! Just a reminder that the Lego WeDo
and NXT Mindstorms kits are still available to 4-H members and leaders through our partnership with
Spaceport Sheboygan.
SCHOLARSHIPS
EASTERN WI DHIC SCHOLARSHIPS Eastern WI DHIC will be offering scholarships to eligible youth for the upcoming school year. Scholarships
available are: $500 scholarship- which is offered to a high school senior enrolling in a one-year Ag-related
program(i.e. short course, technical school, etc) and $1000 scholarships- which are awarded to a post-high
school student currently enrolled in their first, second or third year of higher education in an Ag related
program. The applicant’s family does not have to be a member of EWDHIC; however applicants will need at
least one recommendation from an EWDHIC member.
Scholarship applications are available at the Eastern Wisconsin DHI Lab and at the Sheboygan County UWEX
Office. Application forms are also available on the web at: http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-
development/scholarship-applications/ or may also be e-mailed to youth away at school by contacting Ann
at 920-459-5902 or [email protected]. They are due February 15th.
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4-H LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Sheboygan County 4–H Leaders’ Association will be offering at least five scholarships this year. The Suhrke
Memorial Scholarship is a $750 scholarship. Along with the Suhrke Memorial Scholarship they will also be
awarding four scholarships of $400 each. The scholarships are available for any type of educational
experience equal to at least one full school year in length. Requirements include being a current 4-H
member or 4-H graduate with a minimum of five years as a club member. All high school seniors and post
high school students through their junior year of college are eligible to apply.
Applications are available at the Extension Office or on the Sheboygan County 4-H Website. All scholarship
application forms and letters of recommendation must be received at the Extension Office, 4-H Scholarship,
5 University Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081 by March 1.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Sheboygan County Holstein Association is offering a scholarship valued at up to $500 to a Sheboygan
County high school senior enrolling in a post high school agricultural related program. Applicant must be a
senior in high school planning to enroll in a four-year college, one or two year technical school or college
short course program in an agricultural-related field. Applicant must have been a member of the Wisconsin
Junior Holstein Association and the Sheboygan County Junior Holstein Association for at least two years prior
to applying for the scholarship. Scholarship forms are available at the UW-Extension Office or online at:
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/scholarship-applications and are due March 1st.
Questions about this scholarship, contact Sara Feldmann at 980-9704
FARM PROGRESS/FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS SCHOLARSHIP Two or more Farm Technology Days Scholarships may be awarded. The scholarship application can be
found at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/scholarship-applications/ and are due
March 15th. The scholarship will be awarded after the recipient has completed his/her first semester in
college. The recipient must show proof of completing the first semester of college in good standing (2.0 or
better). Scholarship funds must be claimed by March 15th of the year the awardee is eligible to receive the
monies. Not doing so forfeits the scholarship award.
Applicants must be a Sheboygan County resident enrolled in post high school agriculture related training,
long or short course, from a University of Wisconsin System (Platteville, Madison or River Falls institutions).
(Areas of study may include: Agricultural Journalism, Agronomy, Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Dairy
Science/Herd Management, Environmental Sciences, Food Industry, Genetics, Horticulture/Landscape
Architecture and any other Agriculture Related Field of Study.) The legal agreement with the UW-Foundation
states the recipient must be enrolling in a UW system school (and specifically an agricultural program)
Applications and three letters of recommendation need to be submitted to the UW-Extension Office, 5
University Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081 by March 15. Stop in or call the Extension Office (920) 459-5900 for an
application. Final selection and awarding of the scholarships is made by the Sheboygan County Farm
Progress/Farm Technology Days Scholarship Committee.
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WISCONSIN 4-H FOUNDATION
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 by
the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation by 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.
Applications are available from the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Website at:
http://www.wis4hfoundation.org.
Important dates:
Applications must be received by March 15, 2016 or they will not be considered.
Names of individuals who are awarded a scholarship will be posted on the WI 4-H Foundation’s Website:
www.wIs4hfoundation.org and correspondence will be conveyed to each awardee.
Recipients of Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships will be selected based upon their 4-H involvement,
scholastic achievement and future educational and career goals. If you have any questions or concerns,
please Call or email the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at 608-262-1597 or [email protected].
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Sheboygan County 4–H Alumni Association will be awarding two $1000 and a minimum of two $500
scholarships to a 4-H Member or Alumni. Applicants must be a 4-H Alumni Member or currently a member of
the Sheboygan County 4-H Program; all post high school students planning on attending a college or
technical school for the upcoming school year; Recipients will only be awarded one scholarship from the 4-H
Alumni Association. Applications are available online at: http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-
development/scholarship-applications/
Applications are available on-line or at the Extension Office. All scholarship application forms and letters of
recommendation must be received at the Extension Office, 5 University Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081 by
March 1.
MEAT ANIMAL SALE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Meat Animal Sale Committee will be offering up to five $1500 Scholarships. Applicants must be current or
past 4-H or FFA members with at least 4 years enrollment in the Beef, Sheep and/or Swine Projects.
Applications are due April 1 and interviews will be held on Saturday, May 2. Applications can be picked up
at the Extension Office or can be found at:
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/scholarship-applications/. If you have any questions,
please contact Mike Kitzerow at [email protected] or 946-0791.
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SCHOLARSHIP FOR SHEBOYGAN COUNTY GOAT PROJECT
The Goat Project will be offering scholarship(s) for member(s) who qualify. The application is
available online, at Goat Project Meetings or by contacting Carol Bimmel at 920-698-2182. The Goat
Scholarship is available to any senior who is in high school or one year out of high school, has or had been in
the Goat Project for two years and still is an active 4-H member.
The forms are due April 15, 2016 to Carol Bimmel, N5297 County Road TT, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085.
Interviews will be held in May, 2016.
BLUE RIBBON SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
The Blue Ribbon Small Animal Auction Scholarship will once again be available to qualifying members.
Applications for the scholarship can be picked up at the Extension Office, at poultry rabbit and goat project
meetings or on the 4-H website. Scholarships are available for any high school senior who has been in any of
the forenamed projects for at least two years.
Applications must be RECEIVED BY APRIL 15, 2016. Send to Ruth Van Sluys, W4791 County Road PP, Plymouth,
WI 53073. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the UWEX in room 5018. Applicants will be
notified of their interview time by letter. If you have any questions, call Ruth Van Sluys at 920-980-0116.
LEADERSHIP
4-H AMBASSADORS AND YOUTH ASSOCIATION TAKE THE “SHOW ON THE ROAD”
In an effort to reach new youth from throughout the county the 4-H Ambassadors and Youth Association are
spreading their meetings throughout Sheboygan County. Meetings will typically still be held on the Third
Tuesday of the month with 4-H Ambassadors starting at 6:30 and 4-H Youth Association starting at 7:30 p.m.
but starting in January we will be “touring” the county with new locations each month.
Tuesday, February 16TH 6:30/7:30 p.m. Ambassadors/Youth Association Pizza Ranch in Oostburg, WI
Tuesday, March 15th 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Association Location TBA
Tuesday, April 19th 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Association Odessy Fun Cntr, Sheb. Falls, WI
Tuesday, May 17th 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Association Location TBA
Tuesday, June 21st 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Association Location TBA
Tuesday July 19th 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Association Rochester Park, Sheb. Falls, WI
Tuesday, August 16th 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Association. Lakeview Park, Random Lake, WI
AMBASSADORS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 AT 6:30 P.M.
Pizza Ranch, Oostburg
After welcoming New Families in January the 4-H Ambassadors have turned their attention to the upcoming
Music and Drama Festival and then toward spring! The Ambassadors will meet again on Tuesday, February
16th at 6:30 p.m. to continue to build these essential skills.
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4-H YOUTH ASSOCIATION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 AT 7:30 P.M.
Pizza Ranch, Oostburg
The Youth Leaders’ Association is busy, busy, busy planning some great 4-H activities and events. If you’re in
7th grade or older, you can still join in the fun. From Movie and Pizza Night and Younger Member Night to an
Older Youth Lock-In and community service…plans are under way for some super, spectacular events and
we would love your ideas and input. The next Youth Leaders Association Meeting is Tuesday, February 16th
at 7:30 p.m. We will be finalizing plans for the Movie and Pizza Night! Don’t be shy and don’t miss out on the
fun…get involved by helping plan and be a part of a GREAT group!
NEW 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION
Remember that all NEW 4-H Leaders must attend a New 4-H Volunteer Leader Orientation in order to be
certified as Sheboygan County 4-H Leaders. All new 4-H Leaders, as well as those who missed the orientation
last year and still desire to be certified 4-H Leaders, should mark their calendars for the upcoming workshop
sessions.*Tuesday, February 23 – 6-8 p.m.
Contact Victoria at the UW-Extension Office at 459-5903 or fill out the form at the back of this month's CRIER
to register. Registration is due at least one week prior to the workshop. If you cannot attend these sessions,
but still desire to be a Certified 4-H Leader, please contact Linda at the Extension Office to make other
arrangements.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF 4-H PROJECT LEADERS?
* First, make sure you’re an enrolled 4-H Leader or enrolled as a Youth Leader!
* Get started now! Member enthusiasm for a project is highest at the time of enrollment. Find out who
is enrolled in the project and set up your meetings.
* Help members keep a record of what they did or made in the project during the year.
* Review progress toward the year's goals at your final meeting of the year.
* Organize and conduct at least three to six project meetings per year. Remember project tours and
individual sessions can be offered to members in addition to group meetings.
* Involve youth leaders in meaningful ways. They are capable of helping in planning and teaching--not
just being the helper or the clean up crew!
* Set an example in being prepared, organized, and flexible in working with youth.
4-H CLUB SECRETARIES
Just a friendly reminder that you should be sending your monthly minutes to the Extension Office. Having 33
clubs in the county, this really is the quickest and best way for us to know what is going on with
your club. You can e-mail them or drop them off at the Extension Office. If you e-mail them,
please send them to Linda at [email protected] or Victoria at
[email protected]. Thanks to those clubs who have been current with
their minutes this fall! Keep up the great work…we enjoy reading what your clubs are up to!
YOU CAN LEAD: CHOOSE HEALTH
4-H Members 7th grade & up: we have an exceptional opportunity for YOU to influence the health and lives
of young people throughout Sheboygan County!
We're looking for 6-10 Older Youth to help lead a week-long Spring Break Class called Choose Health: Food,
Fun and Fitness for 8-12 year olds. We're looking for some older youth to work together to learn fundamentals
of Health and Nutrition and then commit to leading activities for about 1 to 1 ½ hour each day throughout
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Spring Break in Plymouth and/or Sheboygan. This would be a great Foods and Nutrition or Youth Leadership
Project.
Sarah will arrange several training sessions prior to Spring Break and then we would be leading the activities
for kids at the Extra Mile program in Plymouth the week of Spring Break March 21-25, 2016 or through the
Sheboygan Community Recreation Department March 28-April 1.
If you are interested in being a Choose Health Action Teen please call 459-5903 or email
[email protected], or [email protected].
4-H ALL LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th AT 7:00 P.M. @ UW-EXTENSION
Don’t miss the February ALL 4-H Parent and Leaders’ Association Meeting on Monday, February 15 at 7:00
p.m. at the UW Extension. We need you and your ideas and input, so join us if you’re able. As always we
encourage each club to send at least one parent and/or adult leader. We will be discussing the Pizza Sale
and the Mosel Farm and Home 4-H Club will be sharing some highlights from their club. Please check out the
minutes and agenda at: http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/leaders-association/.
The Sheboygan County 4-H Leaders Association is the policy-making organization for the Sheboygan County
4-H Program. 4-H leaders, volunteers, parents and any other interested individuals are enthusiastically invited
to participate. If you have any questions about the meeting or would like to have a topic discussed at the
meeting, feel free to call Sarah Tarjeson, at 459-5903.
2016 CLUB SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATIONS
Each 4-H Leaders Association Meeting is an opportunity for clubs to feature what makes
their club special. Members are asked to attend the meeting and plan a 10 minute
presentation about their club. What projects do members enroll in? What Service Projects
do you participate in? What county and community events are important to your
membership? How old are your members? What makes your club unique? Please make a
note of your clubs scheduled opportunity and be sure to prepare ahead of time.
Feb. – Mosel Farm and Home
April – Parnell Pals
July – 4-H Rangers
November – Wilson Wildcats
2015-2016 4-H KEY LEADERS
Let’s say you’re a 4-H parent, leader, member or just an interested family member and you need some 4-H
project information. Maybe someone from your family signed-up for the Swine Project, and you don’t know
the first thing about pigs! Not to worry! Pick up the phone and contact one of Sheboygan County’s 2014-15
Key Leaders. They’ll answer your questions, help you find the answers, maybe even come to your club and
give a workshop (It never hurts to ask!) If there is not a Key Leader listed for a project you need assistance,
with, please contact the Extension Office at 459.5903 and we will assist you in finding support.
Archery: Warren Bohrmueller ....................................838.0930
Cats: Alice Samse .......................................................467.1558
Dairy: Heidi Ridge ........................................................467-4241
Dogs: Katy Vergeront .................................................889.9473
Drawing & Painting: Kathy Doebert..........................838.4995
Fishing: Chuck Strysick ...............................................452.4255
Goats: Brenda Bachmann .........................................467.4256
Horse & Pony: Wendy Krueger .................................893.2589
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Livestock Chairperson: Sara Ladwig .........................988.6908
Beef: Sara Ladwig .......................................................988.6908
Kim Beck ................................................................980.7719
Sheep: Jill Mueller ........................................................994.9480
Joy Kohlman ..........................................................377.6011
Swine: Pat Nicolaus .....................................................892.7258
Tim Schleicher ......................................................918.2452
Llamas: Althea Smith ...................................................893.1102
Photography: ..............................................................???????
Poultry: Warren Clemens ............................................467.4183
Rabbits: Barb Scholten ...............................................980.4219
Rocketry: Mike Breunig ...............................................452.2231
Vegetable Garden:
Judy Bogenschutz ...................................................693.8557
Insects: Mary Ann Sommer .........................................458.1059
4-H SUMMER INTERN APPLICATIONS We are now accepting applications for our 2016 Sheboygan County 4-H Summer Intern. Our 4-H Summer Intern is
responsible for helping plan, promote and facilitate summer 4-H youth development experiences and
opportunities. If you know a college student looking for experience in positive youth development…this internship
is for them. Applications are due March 15 and can be found in this crier and on our 4-H website
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/current-programs-registrations. If you have any questions regarding
the 4-H Summer Intern Position, please contact Linda at 459.5903.
2017 CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS-PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION (CWF-PI)
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Registration for 2017 Citizenship Washington Focus-Presidential Inauguration (CWF-PI) via 4-H Online will open
at 6:00 p.m. March 1, 2016 and close at midnight on March 16, 2016. It is first come, first served. Please note
that participation is limited to 30 students but we will create a waiting list based on registration date/time.
The 2017 CWF-PI information/registration packet can be found at the bottom of the page at
http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hedopp/citizenship-washington-focus/.
ANIMAL SCIENCES
CAT PROJECT “MEWS”
What a great start we've had at the first 2 meetings of this new year. It is always fun to see old friends and
meet new ones. Thanks to all of you who made the effort to attend.
The focus of the February meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, February 22 @ 6:30, is two-fold. We will
be working on our first community service project and will be setting up binders for all of your important cat
project paperwork. These binders are something new we are trying in hopes of helping all of us to be more
organized within the project. Please bring your handbook along. We hope to see you all there.
As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. The board members’ names and phone numbers
are in your handbook.
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ATTENTION POULTRY PROJECT MEMBERS
Another year is here and we have some important dates for you. We require that each member
attend at least one project meeting to be eligible to exhibit at the Sheboygan County fair. This year's
dates are as follows:
1. Thursday, March 1 7 , 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at UWEX office
2. Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at UWEX office
Mark your calendars now to avoid conflicts which could interfere with your ability to show your birds at
the fair. Note: although only one meeting is required to show your birds, attending all the meetings will
help you be the most successful in the poultry project. There is always something new to learn. If you
have any questions, call Warren at 920-467-4183.
DOG PROJECT NEWS
The weather outside may be chilly, but the 4-H Dog Board is making plans for this summer’s training.
Orientation meetings for members and parents will be on March 15 and April 7 at UWEX-Sheboygan. Families
are required to attend one of the meetings to participate in training. More information and a registration
packet will be mailed to registered kids in late February. Training sessions will start the first week in May and
finish out the second week in August with our Fair Show on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
There will be more ways for older youth to be involved in the project this year that will be detailed at the
orientation meeting. We are looking forward to having everyone back and meeting the new members and
their dogs. Our next board meeting is February 16, 2016, 7:15 PM at UWEX-Sheboygan.
WISCONSIN 4-H DOG AGILITY TRAINING WORKSHOP
Outagamie County 4-H Dog Project is hosting a Wisconsin 4-H Dog Agility Training. This is a comprehensive
dog training sessions for agility, designed with a train-the-trainer approach. This workshop will give you the
instruction and tools you need to facilitate your own county level dog training program. Participants can
attend this training with or without their own dog. Participating dogs must have training in basic obedience.
Beginner agility work will be on-leash. All volunteer trainers and youth members are encouraged to attend.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Winnegamie Dog Club
W7245 Manitowoc Rd
Menasha, WI
Workshop Fee: $15.00 (includes lunch)
Make check payable to: Outagamie County 4-H Dog Project
Registrations due March 28.
Complete details and registration form can be found at the following location: 2016 WI 4-H Dog
Training Workshop
MCCAMMON BROWN SWISS SHARE A HEIFER
The WI Brown Swiss Breeders Share-A-Heifer program which gave WI youth practical experience with cattle
was spearheaded by Nelson McCammon. The Brown Swiss Breeders are asking the information for this
program to be distributed to 4-H Dairy youth. More information about this and other programs can be found
at the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association website at www.wibrownswiss.com . the Following links are a press
release and the application form: WI Nelson McCammon YHP Press Re & WI_share_A_Heifer 2014 .
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HORSE & PONY NEWS
Welcome all Horse & Pony members! We are looking forward to a great year!
Horse Quiz Bowl begins Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Plymouth and is
every Tuesday through May. Come out, join the fun and learn more about horses! You don’t have to own a
horse to join the fun! For more information contact Lisa Schumacher at 920.946.3633.
Handbook Mandatory Meetings To be a project member in good standing, all horse and pony project
members, and horseless horse grooms (HHGs) must attend one of three mandatory handbook meetings. At
this meeting, members will receive their project handbooks and learn more about handbook changes, the
calendar and events throughout the year.
The remaining dates are:
Friday, February 26th, 5:30 pm Spaghetti Dinner and 6:30 pm Meeting and auction to follow, please
contact Lynn Boenisch or Lisa Schumacher for details on the dinner. We need to have tickets for the
dinner purchased prior to the dinner but will be open to some walk-ins. (open to all regular and HHG
members)
Spaghetti Dinner and Auction: Don’t forget February 26h! Support YOUR 4-H Horse & Pony Project by
joining us for the “Breakin’ Loose” Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction. This dinner and silent
auction coincides with the 2nd Horse & Pony Mandatory Meeting offered. Cost for this year’s dinner will
be $6.00 please plan on attending with the whole family. You may contact Lynn Boenisch at 920-627-
5565 for dinner tickets or for donations. What a great way to support YOUR Sheboygan County 4-H Horse
& Pony Project!
We are in need of silent auction items and larger items for a live auction. Items do not have to be horse
related. Contact Lynn Boenisch 920-627-5565.
Our Third Mandatory Meeting is Thursday, March 17th at 6:30 pm at Laack’s Hall in Johnsonville.
If you cannot attend any of these mandatory meetings, or miss the mandatory meeting due to sickness or
family emergency, please contact Horse & Pony Chairperson Wendy Krueger at 920-838-2589 as soon as
possible!
Attention College Students: Please contact Wendy Krueger to be exempt from winter mandatory meetings
and to inform us if you are in the project this year.
American Youth Horse Council Symposium, April 22-24, 2016. What a great opportunity to attend a national
conference in Lexington, KY! Sheboygan County has always been well represented at this phenomenal
conference. For more information please visit http://www.ayhc.com/symposium.htm or contact Nancy Kissel
at 458-2910. Early bird discount is 4/1/2016. Participating in this conference can count as a meeting
requirement for county fair!
Horse Project Scholarship Seniors…it’s scholarship season! Don’t forget upcoming deadlines for scholarships! · Wisconsin Horse Council Scholarship (for WHC members) at:
http://wisconsinhorsecouncil.org/index.php?page=detail&post_id=141 Due February 14th.
· Wisconsin 4-H Foundation-Horse Scholarships (and others you may qualify for) at:
http://wis4hfoundation.org
· Sheboygan County 4-H Horse & Pony Project Scholarship at:
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/files/2010/08/Horse-Pony-Scholarship-Application.doc due March 1st
· And other Sheboygan County 4-H Scholarship Applications for eligible members are at:
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/scholarship-applications/
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Horse and Pony Cover Contest Not only does our project have talented horsemen and women, but we also
have some talented artists. The H&P Committee selected 4 top sketches from this year’s entries. The
Handbook Cover Winner for 2016 is Kaylee Kleinhans of the Johnsonville Hustlers. Kaylee won a horse and
pony sweatshirt and her sketch will be on our 2016 handbook. Second place went to Jessy Pritzlaff of the All
on 4’s. Her design will be featured on the cover of the June Show Book. The third place design was
submitted by Tiffany Girard of the Willing Workers and will be featured on the Speed Show Cover. Finally,
fourth place went to Grace Yeadon. Her designs will be showcased on the 2016 Fair Program. Thank you all
for sharing your artistic talents.
H&P Project Sponsorship and Donations Please do not send in cash when sending in payment for sponsorships
or donations. Check or cashier’s checks only please.
If you have any questions about the Horse and Pony Project throughout the year please contact Horse &
Pony Chairperson Wendy Krueger at 920-893-2589 or [email protected].
State Fair Champions of Challenges invites will be coming out soon in the mail. Space is limited, so a prompt
reply is needed if you want to participate. Schedule TBA.
If you have any questions regarding the 4-H Horse & Pony Project, please contact chairperson Wendy
Krueger at 920-838-2589 or [email protected].
GOAT PROJECT Thursday, Feb. 18th 7:00 pm
The February meeting of the county-wide goat project will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18th – 7 pm, at the
Dulmes Farm-W4118S Cty Rd. A, Cedar Grove. No registration necessary. Meeting Leaders: Shelly & Levi
Dulmes.
Meeting will be held in a heated garage with the goats! We will go over goat health care, kidding
information, learn about meat goat breeds and learn the body parts of the goat. Members will have five
opportunities to meet the requirement of two meetings to be eligible to show at the county fair.
Additional Meeting Dates:
April 30th at 9 AM – SATURDAY – Cheryl Johnson’s Farm – N6480 State Road
57 Plymouth
Dress to be with the goats! We’ll learn about dehorning, hoof care, tattoos,
shots and castration. For those who are interested, we’ll end the meeting
with an introduction to cart and harness classes. Meeting Leaders: Cheryl
Johnson and Willard Van Sluys
June 25th – SATURDAY – JUNE FUN SHOW in Plymouth at the Fairgrounds, More information to come!
Participation in this event does count as a meeting credit!
July 13th at 5:30 pm – WEDNESDAY – Fenner Farm - W3154 Hwy 28 Sheboygan Falls
Fair Preparations! Hands-on practice for Showmanship classes, how to groom and prepare your goat for
the showring, and understanding the scorecard. Meeting Leaders: Lyndsay Fenner and Alex Bachmann
Any questions, please call Leaders Brenda Bachmann 920-980-1027 or Lori Knutson 414-640-6387.
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WISCONSIN DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION SHARE-A-KID CONTEST
Cindy Hoehne ,coordinator for the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association Share-a-Kid Contest requests your
help in getting their Share-a-Kid Contest out to interested youth. The contest is open to Wisconsin youth ages
10-17. The youth write an essay about why they would like a goat and how they are going to take care of
her. We give away 6-8 goats per year. Complete contest details can be found at the following link:
http://www.wdga.org/out-and-about/
ATTENTION RABBIT & CAVY MEMBERS
Please put the following dates on your calendars for 2016 Rabbit & Cavy Meetings:
Feb. 23rd 6:00 pm Cavy Mtg 7:00 pm Rabbit Mtg
Mar. 22nd 6:00 pm Cavy Mtg 7:00 pm Rabbit Mtg
Apr. 26th 6:00 pm Cavy Mtg 7:00 pm Rabbit Mtg
May 24th 6:00 pm Cavy Mtg 7:00 pm Rabbit Mtg
June 28th 6:00 pm Cavy Mtg 7:00 pm Rabbit Mtg
July 26th 6:00 pm Cavy Mtg 7:00 pm Rabbit Mtg
LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE
LIVESTOCK PROJECT & MEAT ANIMAL SALE PACKET:
Packets for project members were made available at the January 21st Meat Animal Sale Orientation
Meeting or put in the club mailbox at the UW Extension Office. If you have not received your packet, you
may not be enrolled in the beef, sheep or swine project. Please contact the UW-Extension Office for
enrollment and packet information.
All information is available on the web at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-
projects/beef-sheep-swine-projects/.
MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAINING:
MAQA training is required in order to qualify for the Meat Animal Sale. Members will receive 2 points
towards the minimum 8 points needed to qualify for the Meat Animal Sale. Following are dates of upcoming
Meat Quality Assurance Trainings is nearby counties:
2/18/16
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Fox Valley Technical
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2/27/16
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Dodgeland School
400 S Western Ave
Juneau, WI 53039
MAQA held during 4-H Family Learning Day. Pre-
registration required. Call 920-386-3790 for details.
2/27/16
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9:00 AM UWEX Jefferson Co.
Suggested for youth in grades 3-5, visit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hmmDbDD0rv
9Jumbi7rNm_Uqp_0n2oZ2yH9xhr7vhAOE/viewform
to register.
2/27/16
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10:30 AM UWEX Jefferson Co.
Suggested for youth in grades 6-8. Visit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hmmDbDD0rv
9Jumbi7rNm_Uqp_0n2oZ2yH9xhr7vhAOE/viewform
to register.
2/27/16
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12:30 PM UWEX Jefferson Co.
Suggested for youth in grades 9-13. Visits
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hmmDbDD0rv
9Jumbi7rNm_Uqp_0n2oZ2yH9xhr7vhAOE/viewform
to register.
We encourage members to attend all
meetings. Members must attend 1
countywide meeting to show at the county fair
& do 1 hour of service. Any questions please
call Barb Scholten 980-4219. Thanks.
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Visit http://fyi.uwex.edu/maqa/maqa-meetings/ for other Meat Quality Assurance Meeting locations
UPCOMING MEETINGS & DATES:
February 6-Meat Animal Sale Market Beef ID, 9 am to 11 am, Plymouth High School Ag Room C119
*Breeding stock do not need to be identified
February 6 Tri-County Pork Producers Youth Swine Day, 10 am – 1 pm, Town of Scott Community Center,
Batavia, 2 pts
February 8- Wisconsin State Fair Beef Self-ID DNA Samples due to WSF
February 12-Livestock Grant Applications Due to UWEX *½ point applications
February 13- 4-H Beef Workshop 1 p.m. LOCATION TBD *Counts 2 points
February 27- Wisconsin Show Pig Symposium. Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells *counts 3 points
March 5 - 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest, Registration 9 a.m. UW Madison Animal Science
Bldg *4 pts
March 10- Livestock Grant Interviews UW-Extension Interviews to start at 5 p.m. *½ point interview
March 12 - Honor Show Chow “Show Clinic”, 8:30 am, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds, Please go
to http://www.feeddealer.com/honorshowchow to RSVP. *Counts 3 points
For more information regarding the 4-H Beef, Sheep and Swine Projects please
visit http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/beef-sheep-swine-projects/ or contact
General Livestock Committee chairperson Sara Ladwig at [email protected] or 920-988-6908. For more
information regarding the Meat Animal Sale, please contact Sale Chairperson Jonathan Wimmler
at; [email protected] or 920-980-2274.
FAIR OAKS FARMS FIELD TRIP:
What a great opportunity to learn, connect and experience the Dairy and Pig Adventure! The Sheboygan
County 4-H Fair Oaks Farm Field Trip is quickly filling for our trip on April 9th. This opportunity is open to all Dairy
and Livestock Project Members and their families. While “The Pig Adventure” at Fair Oaks Farms will focus on
the swine industry, the Pork Education Center is sure to be rich for any livestock or dairy exhibitor. All
participants will also enjoy the “The Dairy Adventure”. Just to confirm your understanding all participants will
participate in BOTH the Dairy and the Pig Adventure Tour. Check out the fun in the attached brochures or at
www.fofarms.com
We have room for 56 participants and the cost per participant will be $35. If interest is overwhelming we may
reserve a second bus. Registration for this trip must be entered by logging into 4-H Online at
https://wi.4honline.com/ and following these directions:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/resources/mgt/documents/4HOnline-Registering-For-An-Event.pdf . Parents
are welcome to join us on the trip! In order to sign up for the event, parents must add themselves as an
active member/volunteer in 4-H. When you go to your child’s login and see the “Member List”, click on the
box under “Add a New Member” and select “Adult” then “Add Member”. This will take you to the “Personal
Information” screen and you can go from there. Let us know if you have any problems along the way, call
Victoria at 459-5903!
Please note***Those who have already registered should log back in and check a transportation and lunch
option, please. Sorry for the inconvenience!
If your family is planning to drive themselves and would like us to purchase tickets at the discounted group
rate for both the Pig and Dairy Adventure, please register through https://wi.4honline.com/ and indicate
that you will be providing your own transportation. The fee for the trip will then be $20 and will include
admission and lunch!
Finally, once registration is complete, a check made payable to 4-H General Livestock Committee must be
received along with the Completed Waiver Agreement Form at UWEX, 5 University Drive, Sheboygan, WI
53081 by March 4th. Registrations will not be confirmed until this payment and completed form are received!
What will the day look like?
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6:00 a.m. Bus to leave from Plymouth High School (bring a breakfast or morning snack)
10:00 a.m. Arrive at Fair Oaks Farms, Ind (and meet with others in front of the Dairy Adv. Center!)
10:15-12:00 p.m. The “Dairy” Adventure (incl. Dairy Act. Center, Birthing Barn, Grass to Glass, Mooville)
12:00 p.m. Lunch Provided at Fair Oaks farms – Deli Combo includes Ham & Swiss or Turkey & Swiss
Deli Sandwich, Chips, Fruit, Milk, Lemonade or Water
1:00-2:45 p.m. The “Pig” Adventure (Incl. Farrowing Barn, Redwood Treehouse, Ropes Crse, &
Interactive Exhibits)
3:00 p.m. Bus leaves Fair Oaks Farms, Indiana (includes stop for fast food dinner, bring cash)
8:00 p.m. Bus arrives back at Plymouth High School
To Review:
Register for the trip in 4-H Online (including lunch and transportation options)
Complete Waiver Agreement
Mail payment and form to UWEX
2016 UWEX LIVESTOCK LEARNING WEBINAR SERIES – UPDATED! http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/livestock-learning-webinar-series/
UW-Extension and the UW Madison Animal Sciences Department will again be hosting a “Livestock Learning
Webinar Series” starting in February2016. Note date change from previous news release. This series is best
suited for older youth to gain animal project & issue based information. Attendees will gain ideas about
project based leadership and career goals with the species of Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goats in mind.
All families are encouraged and invited to attend. You can participate in these webinars from your home
using a computer and your phone or at your local extension office, if your local Extension office plans to host.
Sessions are scheduled to run from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and the following dates and topics planned are as
follows.
Feb. 25 (register by Feb. 23) – Beef/Swine
March 31 (register by March 29) – Sheep/Meat Goats
To participate, please register at this website no later than 2 days prior to each
session:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rL09GIprTnUQ9pGiG9Ghv5_5U3Mdoc2wwd9Yfhmsns4/viewform?
usp=send_form
We ask that participants register no later than 2 days prior to each session, so there is time for connecting
information to be sent. An email address is also required to receive materials and connecting information.
There are a limited number of lines available so please register early.
Continue to visit this site as we confirm speakers. If you have any questions about this series please contact
Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist at [email protected].
Webinar programs are provided as a service of the UW Cooperative Extension and the UW-Madison
Department of Animal Sciences, and are hosted by Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist.
The webinar system provides a two-way voice & visual communication between speakers and listeners and
are free to the public.
ARTS
2016 MUSIC & DRAMA FESTIVAL
Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day of talent and entertainment at this year’s Sheboygan County 4-H Music &
Drama Festival! Sheboygan County 4-H Clubs will be presenting various music and drama productions and
individual and duet performances by the youth on Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 am to 3:15 p.m. at the
historic Stephanie Weill Center in Sheboygan.
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This family friendly event is open to ALL families in Sheboygan County free of charge. Make sure to invite your
family and friends to come and watch the day’s productions! Even if you or your clubs are not participating
in one of the productions, we would like to invite you to spend all or part of the day engaged in a SUPER arts
event. This is a fun and free day that anyone can come and watch! The youth and adult volunteers spend
many hours putting these plays/dramas and musicals together. Come and support them!
4-H ART BEAT! This event created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders, is the introductory program
for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication! ArtBeat! will be held March 18 and 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, and more! 4-H members will explore their own creativity while discovering
the great variety of 4-H Arts & Communication experiences available to them now and in the near future.
Session leaders will be 4-H older youth, adult leaders and 4-H staff members with a wealth of experience to
share. Youth and adult participants will rotate through a variety of sessions which are hands-on and active
and held at various sites throughout camp. Both youth and adult participants stay in the warm and cozy
heated cabins! Camp begins Friday evening at 7:00 pm and ends Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm.
The $50.00 fee will include all materials and supplies, (including a very cool ArtBeat! backpack!) 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 opportunity available to some of our youngest (and often most
enthusiastic!) 4-H members!
Register early! This camp fills up fast! Registration Deadline: February 19, 2016. Go here for additional
information: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/artbeat/ For more information contact Christina Rencontre, 4-H Youth
Development Communication Arts Specialist, (608) 262-1536, [email protected] .
COMMUNICATIONS ARTS FESTIVAL NEEDS YOUR HELP! Watch for a date in April 2016 for the Communication Arts Festival! Come spend a day learning and enjoying
the efforts of a multitude of young people. Explore the many ways of communicating --- demonstrations,
speeches, creative writing, drawing and painting, photography and more. Ribbons and prizes will be given
out that day. Watch for the registration form to come on line.
For the past few years, the Communication Arts Festival has had just a few parents and youth working with
the 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, but we need more help to make it a successful event.
Last year, the Communication Arts Festival was moved to April to allow youth participants more time to
prepare as the Music and Drama Fest and Project Day usually occur in February and March. The event is
open to all 4-H youth (including Cloverbuds) interested in the arts. Project categories include posters,
photography, drawing, talks and demonstrations, and creative writing. The deadline for entering is usually a
month before the event. On the day of the event, youth will give their talks and demonstrations. Those
entering the other categories will meet with judges who will review their creative submissions. This is a great
way for our youth to become more comfortable having their projects judged and to receive valuable
feedback on their work. The youth must be present at the festival in order to have their work judged. The
creative writing entries are judged before the festival due to the time involved in reading and critiquing.
I look forward to building a strong Communications Arts Festival committee for 2016.
Thank you, Kelly Rauch, Sheb. Co. Leaders Association Executive Board, [email protected]
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4-H GROWS PHOTO SUBMISSION FOR STATEWIDE TEAM MEETING
We want to invite each of you to submit one or two photos that reflect 4-H in your County/Tribal community.
We are asking for photos only. The photos will be used at the Statewide Team meeting and will be featured
in a video shared in March We would like to get a photo from as many of you as possible to showcase
how “4-H Grows.”
Please include a “4-H Grows Here” tag line with the photo, for example “Leadership Grows Here” or
“Compassion Grows Here.”
Write a two- to three-word caption, such as Youth in Action.
Include a short description to give some context to the photo and what was happening. For example,
“This young person taught 175 adults at the XYZ event.” Think about programs that reflect how “4-H
Grows Here.” What program do you want others to learn about that they may have never known?
Ideal image files will be 5M to 10M jpegs or tifs.
Save your photos as COUNTYNAME_LastNames_year, for example TESTCOUNTY_Jones-
Peterson_2015.jpeg.
Note: all individuals in the photo need to have a photo release on file in the county or state office.
Please submit all photos by February 29th in the Google folder here https://goo.gl/2mstZd
NATURAL SCIENCES
2016 4-H SUMMER CAMP
It’s never too early to start planning for summer, and we have some pretty important dates to get you
started! The 2016 Sheboygan County 4-H Base and Adventure Camps will be held July 6-10, 2016 at Upham
Woods in Wisconsin Dells. Yep, that’s 4 days and 5 nights of pure 4-H camping fun! Get out your calendars
and mark those days now because Sheboygan County 4-H Camp is an experience you don’t want to miss!
Base Camp: Upham Woods (grades 3-7)
Outpost Camp: Mirror Lake (grades 7-10)
Early Bird Camp Registration DISCOUNT
Now there is even more of a reason for you to not delay in getting your 4-H Summer Camp registration in
NOW! All registrations received by May 1st will receive $15 off the registration fee/per camper. Your early
registrations help us to plan and prepare for an amazing camp experience! Registration for summer camp
must be entered by logging into 4-H Online at https://wi.4honline.com/ and following these directions:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/resources/mgt/documents/4HOnline-Registering-For-An-Event.pdf .
JOIN OUR 2016 4-H CAMP STAFF
Camp will be here before you know it and we’re looking for youth and adult leaders to help plan and
carryout a valuable and enriching camping experience for our 4-H youth.
Applications and Position Descriptions are available from your general leader or online at
http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/current-programs-registrations/ . The applications are due
on February 15 and interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 17. Applicants must be
available for the entire time. We will be holding interactive interviews from 6–8:30 pm.
An Adult Camp Staff Meeting will be held on Monday, February 15th at 6:00 p.m. for all new and returning
Adult Camp Staff Members. If you are interested in serving as a member of our Adult Camp Staff or you
know someone who is, please let them know about our February 15th Adult Camp Staff 2016 4-H Camp Kick-
Off Meeting!
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4-H SUMMER CAMP ADULT CAMP STAFF
4-H camp is truly an action packed week of fun and learning, and in order to carry out a
successful 4-H camping program, we need adult volunteers to guide and assist youth staff
members. This year’s dates for camp are July 6 - 10, 2016. If you are interested in joining the
adult camp staff, please call Linda at 459.5903. Our first planning meeting is scheduled for
Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the UW-Extension Office. All interested adults are invited and
encouraged to attend!
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AT UPHAM WOODS
75 years of youth development at Upham Woods will be commemorated the weekend of September 17-18,
2016 and we are seeking 4-H youth to be an integral part of that event. This is an excellent opportunity for
youth to earn volunteer hours, gain leadership skill development, and to participate in an Upham Woods
event outside of the summer camp experience. We need your help to find youth representatives for:
Planning of the 75th Anniversary event
Be part of the leadership team to coordinate the 75th anniversary
Sunday 9/18/16 Anniversary Event Volunteers
Day of event set-up/clean-up
Be available to direct guests to various areas around camp
If you know of any 4-H youth that would be interested in participating please contact Max Myers, Upham Woods Program Director, at [email protected]
WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE UPHAM WOODS June 8-9, 2016.
Just in time for 2016 summer camps! As we work or play in places where it becomes more difficult to access 911 or hospital
care, it is important to know how to appropriately respond in an emergency in order
to keep both you and the injured person safe until additional resources, if necessary,
can be summoned. The 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course is designed to make you
prepared to respond to medical emergencies, treat injuries and illnesses, and
improvise solutions with the items you carry.
Who should take a WFA course?
The skills used in this course can be used to ensure safety of all participants during youth camp programs and
is open to UW Extension staff, school staff member that currently work with Upham Woods, and 4-H
volunteers. Please share with volunteers!
What topics are covered during the course?
Topics in the 16-hour class include: patient assessment, how to provide long-term care with limited resources,
the decision of when to call for more help, and treatments such as splinting, wound care and managing
spine injuries. The course schedule includes classroom time, as well as extensive hands-on skills practice
through medical scenarios and labs.
Additional information
The LWM Wilderness First Aid training meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and is an
accepted Wilderness First Aid provider of the Boy Scouts of America.
Registration Information
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The cost for UW Extension (including 4-H volunteers) and school staff members is $210. Meals for the 8th and
9th and lodging are available for an additional $24. To register, please visit http://goo.gl/forms/1osxRnmcjq.
Checks should be made payable to CALUMET COUNTY UW EXTENSION and mailed to:
Calumet County UW Extension
ATTN: Andrea Braatz
206 Court St
Chilton, WI 53014
Please contact Andrea at 920-849-1450 x 1 or [email protected] for more information.
MOVIE AND PIZZA NIGHT
Friday, February 26
5:30-8:00 pm
Family Name: ______________________________________________________
Number Attending:_________________________________________________
Favorite Type of Pizza:_______________________________________________
Favorite type of soda/pop/lemonade/etc: ___________________________
Which would you hope we watch: Inside Out OR Home (please circle one)
VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
6:00-8:00 pm
Name: ____________________________________________________
4-H Club: __________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________
Please return (one week prior to the date you’d like to attend)
to Sheboygan County 4-H Youth Development, 5 University Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53081
