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Clark County Clover Leaf Christine Hollar, 4-H Youth Development chris.hollar@ces.uwex.edu Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us

Reminders from the FEBRUARY Issue— if you didn’t receive a copy you can view it at:

http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-newsletters/

P.2 Summer Camp Information/Registration Extended Camp DUE March 15 Overnight Camp DUE May 29 Day Camp DUE June 17 P.5-7 DDMAS (Drama, Demonstration, Music, and Speaking Festival) Registration DUE April 1 P.8 Cans For A Cause DUE ASAP P.9 Clover Camp Challenge DUE April 1 P.13 AgSource Scholarship DUE April 1 Livestock Sale Scholarship DUE March 31 P.14 Leaders Federation Scholarship DUE April

4-H clover protected under 18 U.S.C. 707 Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the UW-Extension

Office (715-743-5121). Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.

The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in education, programming and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or parental, arrest or conviction record or veteran status.

La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión proporciona acción afirmativa e igualdad de oportunidades en educación, programas y empleo, para todas las personas calificadas, sin tener en cuenta raza, color, sexo, credo, discapacidad, religión, nacionalidad de origen, ascendencia, edad, orientación sexual, gravidez o paternidad, historial de detención o condena o estado deveterano de guerra.

4-H Family Fun Night

Tubing at Bruce Mound

Thanks for joining us!

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Table of Contents Page 2.................................................................................... Clover Camp Challenge Summer Camp Synapsis Page 3............................................................... Shooting Sports—Pellet Gun Class Shooting Sports—Archery Area Animal Science Day Page 4.............................................................................................................. DDMAS Clark County Fair Promotion Contest Page 5.....................................................Culinary Arts (AKA Foods/Cake Revue) Page 6......................................................................................... Dog Agility Training Page 7............................................................................. Market Sale Poultry Project The Whole Horse Livestock Educational Sessions Page 8.................................................................................. Green Thumb Challenge 4-H / Ag Summer Intern Position Page 9........................................................................................................... Club News Page 10—12 ...................................................... Junior Leader January 31 Minutes Page 13 ............................................ 4-H Leaders Federation February 9 Minutes Page 14 ......................................................................... Chili 4-H Pancake Breakfast Hollar Here Page 15—16 ....................................................................... March—June Calendars

EXTENDED CAMP June 19 - 22

Kamp Kenwood, Chippewa Falls 5th to 9th grade

Fee is $60 per youth, March 15th to hold a spot.

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OVER NIGHT CAMP

Sunset Pines Resort, Willard June 29 & 30 (Wednesday/Thursday) Youth 3rd—5th grade (some flexibility)

Fee $25.00 per person

Registration Ends May 29th

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DAY CAMP

Sunset Pines Resort, Willard Thursday, July 7

9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Youth K - 3rd (some flexibility)

Fee is $5 per person Registration is due by June 17th

For more information about camps please contact Lori at 715-743-5121. You can secure register materials online at: http://clark.uwex.edu/camps/

Summer Camp Synapsis

Clover Camp Challenge Saturday, April 9 1:00—4:00 p.m.

Loyal High School 5-year old Kindergarten through 4th grade Free for 4-H members/$5 non-4-H Member

Registration is due by April 1

Clark County Junior Leaders are creating CLOVER CAMP CHALLENGE for our younger 4-H members. It is a mix of Discovery Day and Camp with an added TWIST.

To reserve your spot contact Lori at the UW-Extension Office (715-743-5121).

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CONGRATULATIONS! 2016 4-H Shooting Sports Pellet Gun Class Graduates!

Pellet gun class that ended on February first teaches proper gun handling, and safety. Thank you to Mike Kesling and Dick Hughes for teaching the class.

A huge THANKS to our sponsors for making 4-H Shooting Sports

possible in Clark County!

Black River Sportsman Club Northwest Turkey Federation

Thorp Sportsman Club Roosevelt Rod and Gun Club Rock Dam Rod and Gun Club

Clark County 4-H

PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED Back Row: Emma Lara, Emma

Batteen, Trevor Ertl, Dorian Neisius Front row: Colin Dallman, Tyler Hughes,

Ivan Neisius, Reagan Jackson

Area Animal Science Days Area Animal Science Days (AASD) are the qualifying contests for the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Each year there is a topic that each species participates in. In addition, there is a meats portion to the day’s events.

2016 AASD DATES and LOCATIONS Northeast / June 28 / Outagamie County Northwest / June 30 / St. Croix County

Southern / July 1 / Green County Check out more information about the Area Animal Science Day events on the Wisconsin 4-H webpage at: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animal-

science-days/

Southern Clark County Shooting Sports Emphasis - Archery

There is the potential to facilitate a 4 week introductory archery class in the Neillsville area. This class will build off skills learned in the spring of 2015.

Tentative days are Tuesdays April 26, May 3, May 17, and May 31

Dependent upon interest and availability of facility. For this opportunity to happen we need a minimum of 8 youth to participate on a consistent basis. If your youth are interested in this opportunity please contact the UW-Extension Office by April 1st to hold your spot. We will notify you shortly after April 1st if the class will be held.

Tentative Location: All Season’s Sports ’N Archery Instructor: Agent Hollar/Assistant Anna Green

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DDMAS! Drama, Demonstration, Music, and Speaking Festival

Formerly known as

4-H Music Festival and Drama Festival Saturday, April 16th

Where fore art thou registration forms good sires. From yonder whence came thee to me. The hour come nearer fore score and several years ago. Paul Revere made his midnight ride and Romeo, oh Romeo were art thou Romeo did Juliet find thee amidst the pine trees…

Deep poetic thoughts by Agent Hollar

Registration forms for DDMAS are DUE April 1st Drama/Mini Drama/Skit

Vocal/Instrumental/Dance/Novelty/Solos/Duets

Interpretive Reading/Storytelling/Speech/Demonstration

Dynamic Duos

For Registration forms and to review guidelines please go to http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/ or call Lori at 715-743-5121.

How to say DDMAS: when you say this -- go heavy on the D like a baritone, and light on the MAS but hold the a for several seconds before concluding with s.

CLARK COUNTY FAIR PROMOTION CONTEST The Clark County Junior Leaders is sponsoring the Clark County Fair promotion contest. The guidelines and judging rubric remain the same. DUE DATES Road Signs up by Friday, May 27 by 9:00 p.m. June 1 by 4pm - Color image with directions from the Clark County Fair grounds with the best view! (June 1 arrival to office—not post marked—send via email or post) First Place receives $75, Second Place receives $50, Third Place receives $25 Each participating group with information in by due date & time will receive a $10 stipend for participating. Please go to http://clark.uwex.edu/clark-county-outdoor-sign-contest/ for more information and entry form

Due Date Adjustments

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In 2017 we will need a

4-H Volleyball Tournament Coordinator

Poultry Co-Chair

Start learning the ropes NOW in 2016 to take over in 2017. Let Chris know of your interest ASAP! Please and Thank you

Culinary Arts AKA - Foods & Cake Decorating Revue

St. Mary’s Church in Greenwood Saturday, May 14 1:30—6:30 p.m.

Registration forms are due by May 1st

The culinary arts is for EVERYONE! This is not an inclusive list but to get your juices flowing here are some options… Foods Cloverbuds (K-2nd): Simple food or beverage Explorers (3rd-4th): Simple breakfast/cold lunch item, simple bar or cookie 3rd-5th: Salad, Main Dish, Dessert, or Bread 6th-8th: Salad, Main Dish, Dessert, Bread, Crock pot meal 9th and above: Brunch, Dinner, Party, Special need food

Cake Decorating—Frosting & Icing or Rolled Fondant Cloverbuds (K-2nd): Decorated cookie, cup cake, piece of cake / Fondant 4x4 piece of cake Explorers (3rd-4th): Decorated cookie, cupcake piece of cake / Fondant 4x4 piece of cake 3rd-5th: Decorated birthday, special occasion, molded cakes / Fondant birthday, special occasion, molded cake 6th-8th: Decorated multi-layer, original design, wedding cakes / Fondant multi-layer, original design, wedding cakes 9th and above: Decorated multi-layer, original design, wedding cakes / Fondant multi-layer, original design, wedding cakes

You can find the registration forms online at: http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/

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Mandated Reporter Training is now available online for

volunteers. All currently enrolled volunteers are encouraged to

take this training. It will be tracked in 4HOnline under trainings

completed. Please encourage them to print a certificate off and

keep for their record. Volunteers can take this training by

logging into 4HOnline and going to the training section. There is

a specific instructions set that will be shared when we near that

point.

In addition there is a Volunteer in Preparation Training that is

being piloted in several counties (formerly ROPES, currently

Adult Volunteer Orientation, and will be VIP Training. Once the

new training is launched; all new volunteers will be required to

take this training. At the end of the training; there is a quiz that

allows volunteers to apply what they have learned to various

scenarios.

Criminal Background Checks for re-enrolling 4-H volunteers.

These will be conduct by the state each January starting in

January 2017 and will be on a 4 year rotation since their last

background check. This will include all volunteers who have not

had a background check since December 2012. And each year

starting in January we will run background checks on those

volunteers who are entering their 4th year since the last check.

The cost will be paid by the state.

More information will be shared at the Joint Leaders Meeting on

Monday, April 11th at 7:30 p.m. at Loyal City Hall.

NO ACTION IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME!

Coming in the near & not to distant future… From the State Office into Clark County! 4HOnline Mandated Reporter Training for 4-H Volunteers VIP “Volunteers in Preparation” Criminal Backgrounds for re-enrolling Volunteers

Dog Agility Training

Outagamie County 4-H Dog Project is hosting a Wisconsin 4-H

Dog Agility Training. This is a comprehensive dog training

session for agility, designed with a train-the-trainer approach.

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 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: Winnegamie Dog Club W7245 Manitowoc Road Menasha, WI Workshop Fee is $15.00 (includes lunch) Registrations are due March 28. For complete details and registration contact: Mary Jo Plamann 920-757-5465 mjpdogs@yahoo.com

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Livestock Educational Sessions MAQA Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. Thorp High School, Thorp, WI Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. Courthouse Auditorium, Neillsville Wednesday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. Loyal High School, Loyal SHEEP Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Matt/Maria Bendixen farm N10026 River Ave, Greenwood RABBIT Monday, March 14, at ADS in Greenwood BEEF Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Attoe Farm, Neillsville POULTRY/TURKEY Golden Plump Harvest Tour Monday, March 28 10:00 a.m. Tour Arcadia, WI If interested must sign up by March 21, first come, first served. Limit of 20 people unless more interest is generated. Dependent upon numbers dependent on drivers or a bus company.

Participants are asked to pre-register for all educational sessions with the UW-Extension Office at least one week in

advance:

715-743-5121 lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us

The Whole Horse Equine Holistic Medicine

Saturday, March 12

Madison

Sessions will include: Biomechanics of the Horse Chiropractic Applications

Introduction to Acupuncture Application of Acupuncture and Herbs Biomechanics and Chiropractic Demo

Acupressure Demo

For more information go to: www.vetmed.wisc.edu/ce

Purchase Chicks for Market Sale Poultry Project

If you are interested in participating in the poultry market sale and need to purchase chicks. YOU MUST NOTIFY John Galen at 715-743-4943 by April 11. The chicks must be ordered by April 15 to arrive at the end of May.

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Green Thumb Challenge - IS BACK for 2016! This club flowering planter competition is back. Rules and guidelines follow. 1. Must use a large animal mineral bin/barrel as the planter base. Common colors are black and blue. Drill holes in the bottom

for proper drainage. 2. Put your club name somewhere on the planter in a visible location. 3. If you are interested in selling your planter, place the following information on the base of your planter in a visible location.

You can purchase this planter for a minimum bid of $ ______. Please go to the Junior Fair Office to leave your name, number, and bid amount. Highest bidder takes it home.

4. Planter announcements will be made at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday of the fair. 5. Bidders must be available to take it home on Sunday or it returns home with the club who brought it. 6. Planter locations will be drawn on July 11 at the Joint Leaders meeting in Loyal at 7:30 p.m. We will work with the Master Gardeners to judge the planters on Wednesday evening of the fair. Funds allocation is being decided for top three place finishers (estimate $75, $50, and $25 respectively for place finishing). Register with Lori (lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us) by June 1st. Please include the list of plants used and individuals who participated in creating the planter.

Clark County 4-H/Ag Summer Intern Position

Applications are due on or before March 15th Complete application must include:

Cover letter, resume, and 2 recommendation letters Successful applicant will have flexible work hours and stipend

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Beaver Center-Jolly Workers / February / Bryana Meyers Pledges led by Devani Hinkelmann and Landyn Johnston Happy Birthday was sung to Natalie Nikolai, Deagen Sandelier, and Ethan Lindner Summer trip will be June 5th in the Dells The club is supporting two members going on a leadership trip Discussed doing a can sculpture for the fair and we will make a plywood fair sign Loyal Lad's & Lassies / February / Sydney Schultz Sam Lathrop lead us in the pledges. The sheet for apparel was passed around. Clark Pizza order forms were handed out. People who wanted to participate signed up for the volleyball tournament The idea for an e-mailed newsletter was proposed. Record books were handed out. We participated in Hoard’s Dairyman Judging. Lucky Clovers / February / Rachel Stiemann Demonstrations given by Ryan and Brandon Garcia (feeding a baby goat), Taylor Thomas (her barn cat) Cloverbuds were dismissed to their activity of making valentines for Meals on Wheels recipients Cody Garcia and Abigail Koepp reported on the county-wide Bruce Mound Tubing Event. They think that it was a success,

and that the county should do it again next year. Members expressed interested in having a Club Game Night. Next meeting is Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. at Globe Church Maplewood Badgers / January / Leah Nieman Pledges led by Ella Raatz and Kaleb Lynn Kyle Johnson reported on fall leadership, Ella, Jacob, Trevor, Janelle and Jasmine reported on Discovery Day, and Trevor Ertl

reported on Pellet Shoot Members will be going to Chaos Water Park and Action City on February 27 Youth were selected to talk about dairy judging for the Hoard’s Dairy Judging contest. Discussed record books and fair changes. Next meeting is Sunday, March 6th at 7:30 p.m. Reseburg Ramblers / January / Angie Verges Pledges led by Sam Jacque and Luke Schraufnagel. Record books now need to be completed in order to apply for scholarships and the key award. 150 Valentine’s Day cards were made before the meeting. They will be delivered Feb. 7 at 1:00 p.m. to Morgan Plaza. 29 people attended the Christmas Party at Action City and a few members attended the Bruce Mound trip on January 30. Volunteers and a leader are needed for the food stand on April 16 for the drama, speaking and music fest. The next meeting will be on Feb. 28, 2016. Woodgrove Workers / February / Ashley Amacher Prior to the meeting we filled Easter eggs with candy. Our spring trip will be a tour of Holland’s Family Cheese. A sign up went around for the Easter Egg Hunt, which will be on March 26th. It will be set up will be on March 25 from 4:00 to

6:00. The next meeting will be on March 25th at 5:30 in the Owen-Withee High School.

CLUB NEWS

Minutes not submitted by the following clubs:

Chili

Christie Mounders Clover Patch Kids

Greenwood Satellites Happy Valley

Parks Happy 13 Pleasant Ridge

Romadka Thorp Pine Valley

Town and Country Clovers Town and Country Partners

Willard Braun

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Junior Leaders Ignite Sunday, January 31 at 7pm

Meeting Minutes Agent Hollar started the Junior Leader meeting at 7pm with pledges being recited. Junior Leaders Present: Bryana Meyers, Topanga Hanson, Zander Hanson, Matthew Fischer, Ashley Magnuson, Justin Berg Gallery: Kathy Meyer, Joan Buchholz, Sara Fischer, No activity facilitated moved into old business. Old Business Discovery Day THANK YOU to Topanga, Anna, Matthew, Bryana, Rachel, Nathan, Kathryn (who did I miss?) What went well: it was a good day Suggestions:

Have junior leader in each room, as room host and to assist little kids to participate (one situation in leather room child taken to another room because she was not participating in the leather project) – youth needed more of a nudge, parent went up with youth to engage youth then did fine.

Junior leader room host – bring group from gymnasium down to room/assist in moving people to different rooms at swap time. Large sign to hold up over their head so kids know where to go

Need volunteers at 8am for nothing else than to keep kids dropped off occupied in gymnasium (down time is sad time) Definitive switch time (cow bell/horn)

Bruce Mound 4-H Fun Night

Signed in 131 – guessing some folks never found sign in (close to 150) Definitely make happen again (see if could get whole hill) what the cost would be. From 5 to 9 (go for 4 hours) Have food and snacks available Two thermos’ of hot water/4 Swiss miss chocolate containers Container to collect money of non-4-H members with waiver form Two Winter 4-H Fun Nights

Bruce Mound (possibly late January) Perkins Town (northern friends) late February???

Clover Camp Challenge - April 9th 1 to 4p

Loyal Rooms: Gymnasium, Stage, Room 111, Room 112 Review Schedule (see attached)

Recommended names of junior leaders not at junior leader meeting are listed, but we need more junior leaders to help make this day happen!

Target number of youth: 35 How many youth must have to facilitate day: 15 Other recommendations on how to get word out: Facebook, Junior Leaders share information at your next club meetings!

Record Books required for Livestock Sale Animals

Market Rabbit Specific Poultry Specific Swine, Beef, Lamb (2 options, computer version option or paper)

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Junior Leader Meeting Minutes from January 31 (continued) Clark County Fair

Adjustments to project entry (if junior leaders not occupied with animals or judging – if available to help please find Chris during the fair days) Danish Conference Style judging –

Will follow Class and Lot number as listed in fair book under specific department An Example: Cultural Arts J18

Class A Leathercraft Lot 1 (everyone who has a project would come up to the table and be judged at

the same time) against peers, and only On Deck - J18/Class A/Lot 2 In the Hole - J18/Class A/Lot 3

Lot Numbers with no entries or have no shows will be skipped will know that on Wednesday No Recycling efforts from the Leaders Federation at the Fair

Camp Counselor Applications & Interviews

5 counselor applications (one male) State Regulations: Counselor age 18 and over (1 to 10), Counselor under age 18 fraction thereof (1 to 5), Campers under the age

of 6 (1 to 4/1 to 2) Kamp Kenwood – might need to back out due to low numbers OPTION: Check in with Sunset Pines (smaller number)

2 cabins/2 tents Lock in at YMCA in Marshfield ($1000)

Not going to happen this spring – target dates Fall/Winter Will recommend December 30 & 31, 2016 to surrounding counties

New Business Plywood fair Promotion (see handout). Junior leaders approved taking on this project. Information placed in the CloverLeaf. Any group who participates will receive $10 for efforts. Top winners will receive $75, $50, and $25 for third. ROAD TRIP to judge the signs will take place on Saturday, June 4 at 3pm. A meeting location will be decided once we have all the entries.

Please email Agent Hollar of your interest to participate in the road trip to judge all Clark County Fair promotion signs. Child Development Fair/Early Childhood (2pts) – 4-H promotion opportunities received by the UWEX office. The promotion table will promote UW Extension Clark County programs – Noted dates – LOOKING FOR MORE YOUTH TO VOLUNTEER IF IT WORKS INTO YOUR SCHEDULE:

Monday 2/29 from 4 to 7pm Neillsville School District Elementary School Gym (Child Development Fair) Volunteers: Zander Hanson (no Hollar)

Wednesday, 3/2 from 4 to 7pm Owen-Withee Elementary School Child Development Day Volunteers: Matthew Fischer

Thursday, 4/28 from 5:30 to 7:30p Granton School District Early Childhood Day Volunteers: Bryana Meyer, Justin Berg

Cans for a Cause New Fair Food Drive for Food Pantries in Clark County – secure donated food items, build a structure in the Quonset Building on Wednesday of the fair and Food Pantries take on Sunday. Junior Leaders voted to encourage clubs to create a structure for this food drive but Junior Leaders would not be submitting a display. 2017 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Presidential Inauguration let Agent Hollar know if you are interested in participating in this opportunity. We currently have Seth Webb and Morgan Hansen.

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Junior Leader Meeting Minutes from January 31 (continued) Volleyball Tournament Junior leaders selected first and second medal placings. This will move forward for a vote by the Leaders Federation. NEED HELP TO SET UP FIELDHOUSE (2pt) on Friday evening, March 4th from 5:30 – to 7p. Junior Leader expressed interest in setting up and invited Christie Mounder’s 4-H to come and assist (Topanga checking in on that request). Confirm with Agent Hollar if you are able. Drama, Demonstration, Music, and Speaking Festival (D2MAS) 2pt. The Junior Leader Role(s) can be what you make it. From shushing people, to directing people to speaking and demonstration room or announcing, who is up, on deck, and in the hole. Confirm with Agent Hollar your availability this day! Prepare for Fair Summer Classes…requested Junior Leaders to think about this possibility. Requested they identify two projects that are semi involved with meeting dates in June. Some suggestions were rubber stamping, ceramics, environmental education, wood project, or duct tape creations. The summer intern will assist the junior leaders when they arrive. Confirm with Agent Hollar your idea and dates soon!

Junior Leaders reviewed the point system to make sure correct. Other ideas the Junior leaders recommended (need to flush out more): Grow a Giant Pumpkin with seeds going out last week of May. The pumpkins would come to the youth awards banquet in

October. To be shown off and awards to be handed out Junior Leaders recommends that the Leaders Federation facilitate the Green Thumb Project at the fairgrounds adding nice

greenery to the fair grounds. Possible Clark County 4-H summer fun afternoon at Sunset Pines resort with taco bar; could/would be week after fair for

families to chill. Next Meeting: February 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at ADS Future Meetings: March 20, April 24 Hoard Town Hall Junior Leader Advisory notification – Terri Schultz and Joan Buchholz are stepping down from advising the Clark County Junior leader program. Please thank them for their years of guidance and selfless acts of kindness towards this group and all the activities and projects they have coordinated on behalf of the junior leaders. I greatly appreciate their efforts and hope to continue to bounce ideas off of them. Looking for quotes for the platbook – if you have quotes about how 4-H has helped you please email me so we can use in the 2016 plat book.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Agent Hollar

Upham Woods is 75 Years Old This Year!

Upham Woods is introducing a interactive history series leading up to the 75th anniversary in September . They will post historical information, contests having to do with Upham Woods, and links to a new section of their website. All information posted will follow the timeline of

Upham Woods, starting with the Upham family and ending with the 75th anniversary. They will be linking all sites together allowing for the audience to be one click away from answers to a

trivia question. Take a trip back in time and listen to Afield with Ranger Mac or peruse the list of directors to see who was running the camp while you were here as a youth! The 75th

anniversary that will be held at Upham Woods on September 18th, 2016.

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Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation Meeting Minutes February 9, 2016 6:30p.m.

Greenwood, ADS Marla Lampi called the meeting to order at 6:30 on February 9, 2016 at the ADS building in Greenwood. Pledges were recited. Executive Board Members Present: Lisa Artac, Brittany Artac, Marla Lampi, Agent Hollar, Judy Morrow, Cindy Hohlstein, Heather Durrstein, Cassie Elmer, Bryana Meyers, Morgan Hanson, Dawson Gerhardt and Melissa Brecke. Absent: Topanga Hanson, Hanna Durrstein Gallery: Kathy Meyers, Amy Gerhardt Secretary’s Report

The Secretary’s Report was posted in the February Cloverleaf for review. Judy Morrow moved to accept the secretary’s report, Heather Durrstein seconded, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

2016 Plat Books - Judy Morrow moved to sell 2013 Plat books for $10 and new books for $25, motion was seconded by Heather Durrstein, motion carried.

Heather Durrstein moved to use RotoGraphic from Wausau to print the plat book with the same number or additional pages (higher price), motion seconded by Cindy Hohlstein, motion carried.

Looking for Food Stand Apprentice, hand pick some individuals and talk with individually.

Judy Morrow moved to approve the January treasurers report, seconded by Morgan Hanson, motion carried. Unfinished Business

Record Book Display at volleyball tournament, looking for former “winner” books.

Bruce Mound 4-H Night Reflections with 131 people signed in close to 150 people. Discussed Perkinstown Winter Sports Arena sledding hill is an opportunity for two 4-H Winter fun events in early 2017 at the northern and southern end of the county.

In-State, will move forward with the three people who are interested Junior Leader Business

Clover Camp Challenge (Discovery Day and Camp with a twist) April 9 from 1-4 Loyal High School – IN NEED OF MORE YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Clark County Plywood Fair Promotion Signs- must be in place with the sign co-ordinance sent to Lori by May 27. The judging road trip will take place on June 4 at 3p. Please contact Agent Hollar if you want to come along and judge!

Prizes are $75 First Place, $50 Second Place, and $25 Third Place. All participating clubs will also receive a $10 stipend for participating. New Business

UWEX is looking for a 4-H/Ag Summer Intern

Heather Durrstein moved to pay 50% of the two interested youth participating in 2017 Citizen Washington Focus- Inauguration, seconded by Judy Morrow, motion carried.

The next Executive Board Meeting of the Leaders Federation will be March 8 at 6:30pm at ADS in Greenwood. Committee Updates:

Livestock: Rules & Guidelines sent out to all participants with letter of change/signed copy of rules and regulations for each participant turned in with Bidder slips (or no sale). Market animal sale summary report due with thank you card at time of livestock banquet- have until 9/15 to pick up check or deposited in Livestock Committee account

Rabbit: Market- created market specific booklet

Non-market: Rabbit meeting March 15 at 7:30p ADS

Poultry: Added turkeys had meeting 2\6 to order turkeys; will need cages for fairgrounds

Beef: Weigh-in went well on 1\30; a little lower on numbers but not bad

Dairy: Meeting 3\14 at 7:30p at ADS

Sheep: Meeting 3/31 7:30p at Loyal High School

Goat: NA

Dogs: Handbook mailed out to all participants- Start training in June

Swine: Weigh in set for April 16th (same day Dramafest)

Fair Board: possible move of auction remain at 6:30p start

Horses: meeting date 2/11 at 7pm BMO Harris Bank in Loyal Agent Hollar

Key Award applications available

Summer Camp Registration forms available

Lori working on updating website

Chat Pods from eForum Mandatory meetings sent to leaders

Scholarships available

Judy Morrow moved to adjourn, seconded by Bryana Meyers, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted by Morgan Hanson

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American Red Cross Blood Drives

Date Location Times

March 21 Greenwood HS 12:00—6:00 p.m.

April 4 Colby HS 12:00—5:00 p.m.

April 14 OEM Fabricators Inc.—Neillsville 11:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

April 25 American Legion—Neillsville 11:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

April 26 Community Center—Thorp 9:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Chili 4-H Community Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 20

Serving 7:30 a.m.—12:00 noon Chili Town Hall

MENU

Buttermilk pancakes Syrup / Butter

Home-style potatoes Scrambled eggs

Sausage Ham

Applesauce Cheese curds

Homemade bars Milk / Orange juice / Coffee

Come enjoy this delicious breakfast among family and friends. Chili 4-H Thanks You!

Basket Raffle

Hello Hollar Here,

I want to take a step back and give a shout out to the former advisors of the Junior Leaders, formerly known as the Older Youth Group. In late January I learned Terri Schultz and Joan Buchholz were stepping down from advising the Older Youth Group. Terri and Joan have been the life blood of the junior leaders in Clark County, well before my time. This group did community services projects, leader recognition gifts, retired 4-H leader recognition, decorations for banquets, stuffing bags for rural safety days and so much more. What I mention here is only a drop in the water tank of life. Many of you never saw their efforts the last Sunday of every month bringing together the Junior Leaders in Greenwood with a planned activity, project, and wonderfully yummy food to share. When you see Terri and Joan please thank them for their efforts in mentoring some of Clark Counties outstanding youth over the past several years. Our junior leaders have many wonderful opportunities and I would like to thank those who continue to come to our Sunday evening meetings to create, plan, and build a stronger 4-H in Clark County that started with Joan and Terri.

Many Thanks! Hollar Out

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March 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Trip Deposits are due

2 Child Development Day 4:00—7:00 p.m. Owen-Withee

3 4 Volleyball set up 5:00 p.m. (We need help)

5 Volleyball tournament Neillsville School B & C teams 9:30 a.m. Warm up 10:00 a.m. Start

6 Volleyball tournament Neillsville School A teams 11:30 a.m. Warm up 12:00 p.m. Start

7 Archery Class 7:00 p.m. BRS Club—Withee

8 LF Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

9 10 Adult Volunteer Orientation 5:00 p.m. Courthouse—Neillsville

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13

Daylight Savings Begins

Turn clocks forward

14 Archery Class 7:00 p.m. / Withee

Rabbit Clinic 6:30 p.m. / ADS

Dairy Meeting 7:30 p.m. / ADS

15 Show Rabbit Meeting 7:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

Extended Camp

Registrations DUE

16 17 St. Patrick’s Day

18 19

20 Chili 4-H Pancake Brkfst 7:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Junior Leader Meting 7:00 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

21 Archery Class 7:00 p.m. BRS Club—Withee Fair Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

22 MAQA 7:00 p.m. Thorp High School

23 24 25 Good Friday Courthouse closed

26 Holy Saturday

27 Easter

28 Golden Plump Harvesting Tour—Arcadia 10:00 a.m.

29 Lori’s Birthday

30 31 Sheep Educational Session 7:30 p.m. Bendixen’s—Greenwood

April 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Scholarships DUE DDMAS Reg. DUE Archery Interest (Southern Clark Co) Due

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3 4 5 6 Livestock Meeting 7:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

7 8 9 American Spirit Meeting 8:30 a.m. / O-W HS Clover Camp Challenge 1:00—4:00 p.m. Loyal High School

10 11 JOINT Leaders Federation Meeting 7:30 p.m. Loyal City Hall

12 13 14 MAQA 7:00 p.m. Courthouse—Neillsville

15 Key Award Applications DUE

16 Swine Weigh In 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m Clark Garage—Loyal DDMAS 10:00 a.m. / Thorp HS

17 18 Fairboard Meeting 7:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

19 20 21 22 23

24 Camp Counselor Training 2:00—6:30 p.m. Junior Leaders Meeting 7:00 p.m. Hoard Town Hall

25 26 Archery Class Southern Clark County????

27 28 Child Development Fair 5:30—7:30 p.m. Granton

29 30

LAST DAY TO ADD PROJECTS FOR FAIR and to ENROLL IN 4-H ONLINE TO EXHIBIT AT FAIR

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May 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 Archery Class Southern Clark County????

4 Rural Safety Day 8:30 a.m. / Fairgrounds MAQA 6:00 p.m. / Loyal HS

5 Cinco De Mayo

6 7

8 Mothers Day

9 10 Leaders Federation Meeting 6:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

11 12 13 14 Sheep Weigh In 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Heartland Coop—Grwd Culinary Arts 1:30 p.m. St. Mary’s School—Grwd

15 Camp Counselor Training 2:00—9:00 p.m. Location TBA

16 Fairboard Meeting 7:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

17 Archery Class Southern Clark County????

18 19 20 21

22 23

24 25 26 27 Fair Promotional Signs Up

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29 Overnight Camp Registrations DUE

30 Memorial Day Courthouse closed

31 Archery Class Southern Clark County????

June 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Green Thumb DUE Fair Promo info. DUE Dog Class - Fairgrounds 6:00 p.m. Beginners (no dogs) 7:00 p.m. Advanced (no dogs)

2 Dog Class 7:00 p.m. Colby

3 4 Junior Leader Road Trip Judging Fair Signs 3:00 p.m. Location TBA Horse Kick Off Fairgrounds

5 6 7 Clothing Revue 5:00 p.m. Loyal City Hall

8 Dog Class - Fairgrounds 6:00 p.m. Beginners 7:00 p.m. Advanced Camp Counselor Training 4:00—9:00 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

9 Dog Class 7:00 p.m. Colby

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13 14 Leaders Federation Meeting 6:30 p.m. ADS—Greenwood

15 Dog Class - Fairgrounds 6:00 p.m. Beginners 7:00 p.m. Advanced

16 Dog Class 7:00 p.m. Colby

17 Day Camp Registrations DUE

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19 Fathers Day EXTENDED CAMP KAMP KENWOOD

20 1st day of Summer EXTENDED CAMP KAMP KENWOOD

21 EXTENDED CAMP KAMP KENWOOD

22 Dog Class - Fairgrounds 6:00 p.m. Beginners 7:00 p.m. Advanced EXTENDED CAMP KAMP KENWOOD

23 Dog Class 7:00 p.m. Colby

24 25 Rabbit Weigh In 8:00—10:00 a.m. Heartland Coop—Grwd Rabbit Clinic 10:30 a.m. Hoard Town Hall

26 27 28 29 Dog Class - Fairgrounds 6:00 p.m. Beginners 7:00 p.m. Advanced OVERNIGHT CAMP SUNSET PINES

30 Area Animal Science Day Dog Class 7:00 p.m. Colby OVERNIGHT CAMP SUNSET PINES

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