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Inside This Newsletter
Registration Due Dates
August Record Books due to your general leader (check with leader for deadline)
8/14 Friend of 4-H Nominations due
8/14 Radio Promotion reservations due to Pat
8/18 ACEC Youth Calendar Photo Contest entries due
8/21 4H Art Camp registrations due for Campers and Adult Chaperones
8/24 Record Books and club recommendations due to UW-Extension
8/31 4-H Ambassador Applications due
10/1 Fall Forum registrations due on 4HOnline
10/10 MES applications due
10/19 Charter documents due!!!
Columbia County 4-H Event Dates
For Horse & Dog Dates, please see calendars on UW-Extension website.
8/16 Sale of Champions checks/photographs pick-up, 6-8 pm, Fair Office
8/23 Radio Promotions taping at WPDR in Portage, 3-3:30pm
8/23 Sale of Champions checks/photographs pick-up begins, UW-Extension
8/24 Leaders Council Meeting, 6:30 pm folders; 7:00 meeting, 1st floor
Administration Building, Portage
9/4 UW-Extension Office Closed for Labor Day
9/6 4HOnline enrollment begins
9/11 Record Book Check, 6 pm, 1st floor Administration Building, Portage
9/14-17 State 4H Horse Expo
9/12 Record Book Check, 9am, 1 pm & 6pm—1st floor Administration
Building, Portage
9/21 Livestock Committee Annual Meeting, 7 pm, CCHC, Wyocena
9/28 Leaders Council Meeting, 7 pm, CCHC, Wyocena
10/1 Fall Forum registration due on 4HOnline
10/15 4-H Awards Day, 2:00 pm, Arlington Public Events Building
10/19 Mandatory Leaders Council Meeting, 6:30 pm food; 7 pm meeting; Portage
10/24 MES Interviews, CCHC, Wyocena
Columbia County 4-H Family Newsletter
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INDEX Front Page
Registration Due Dates (Aug/Sept)............ 1 CC 4-H Dates to Remember (Aug/Sept).... 1
Index ........................................................... 2 4HOnline Enrollment Topics Upcoming 4-H Enrollment .......................... 3 Changing Project Levels ............................ 3 Selecting 4-H Project Literature ................. 4 Youth Leader and Project Youth Leader .... 4 Thank You’s................................................ 5 4-H Youth Conference Chaperone; 2017 Camp Counselors; Chicago Daze Chaperones; 4-H Camp; 4-H Cloverbud Camp; Fair Board; Fair Helpers; Cloverbud Fair Evaluators
Changes in personal information and Knowing what’s going on in 4-H, such As deadlines, registrations, etc. ................... 6 General Information
4-H Awards Day ......................................... 7 4-H Ambassador Applications.................... 7 4-H Week Radio Promotion ....................... 8 Friend of 4-H Nominations Sought............. 8 Record Book Check ................................... 9 Upcoming Meetings. .................................. 9 2017 Columbia County 4-H 4H Arts Camp. ........................................... 10 Older Youth Opportunities ..................... 12 Photography and non-Photography Members—Enter YOUR Best Photos .... 14 Fall Forum for Adult & Youth Leaders........ 15
Animal Sciences Livestock Committee Annual Meeting........ 17 Sale of Champion Buyer Thank You Notes, Photos and Checks .................... 17
Cloverbuds Cloverbud Day Camp 6/12/17 Pictures ...... 18
CC 4-H Leaders Association Meeting Minutes—622/17 ........................ 19
Awards & Recognition
2017 Learn More Challenge Livestock Awards ................................... 23 State Dairy Judging Contest. ..................... 24 State Livestock Judging Contest.. ............. 24
2017 Fair Photos ........................................ 25
4-H Clover Find. ......................................... 28 National 4-H Week . ................................... 28 Leaders’ Reminder Board ......................... 29
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4-H Ambassador Application ..................... 30 4H Horse 4H Horse Conference. ............................... 32 4H Horse Expo. ......................................... 32
Calendars August 2017 ............................................... 33 September 2017 ........................................ 34
Miscellaneous ............................................ 35
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Rolling in Clover article submission due date is the 25th day of September, 2017.
Leaders Council Adult Club Attendance Record for 2016-2017 Next Meeting: August 24, 2017, 7 p.m. mtg, Portage
4-H Club # of Mtgs
4-H Club # of Mtgs
Arlington Prairie Producers 4 New Directions 4
Cornerstone Badgers 3 North Scott 5
Dekorra Rocketeers 5 Oak Meadow Reigns 4
Durwards Glen 4 Rio Go Getters 3
Inch True Blues 4 So. Columbus Willing Workers 3
Leeds Prairie Pals 3 Welsh Prairie Livewires 5
Lodi Challengers 5
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m., Monday—Friday Phone: (608) 742-9680 Fax: (608) 742-9862 Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://columbia.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/
4-H Staff Karen Nelson, 4-H Youth Development Educator
(608) 742-9684; [email protected] Pat Wagner, 4-H Program Assistant (608) 742-9685; [email protected] Jennifer Evans, 4-H Administrative Program Assistant
(608) 742-9687; [email protected]
Additional UW-Extension Columbia County Office Staff Kathleen Haas, Community Resource Development Educator Vacant, Family Living Educator George Koepp, Ag Agent LuAnn Olson, Administrative Assistant Caitlin Richardson, FoodWise Coordinator
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Upcoming 4-H Enrollment Open Enrollment/Re-Enrollment Starts September 6th!
Deadline for Enrollment is Thursday, November 30, 2017!!
This year’s Columbia County 4-H re-enrollment/enrollment deadline for being able to show in the Columbia County Junior Fair under 4-H next year is again November 30th!
Instructions for using 4HOnline can be found at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/resources/mgt/4honline.cfm. If you cannot find what you need or need help with the enrollment process, please contact Jennifer Evans. If you want to come into the office and let Jennifer walk you through the steps of enrollment, she will be glad to do so. Please call in advance to make arrangements.
If you have any questions whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact Jennifer or Karen. There will be no exceptions to the deadline date. This has been implemented so that general leaders can be done with approval of members prior to the busy holiday season.
More instructions will be coming in your weekly updates. We get comments frequently that people’s computers are down or the internet server is down or … . There is plenty of help available if you are having problems with online enrollment so don’t wait until the last minute. Library computers are available, our office staff can help you, general leaders may have suggestions, and other people in your club can possibly assist you. Please remember to use Google Chrome when on 4HOnline. This web browser best supports the program.
Remember, if you do not have one already, you will need a working email to register online. There are places online (Hotmail, Google, Yahoo, AOL, Mail.com, etc.) where you can get an email account for free.
Changing Project Levels
Steps to change project level on 4HOnline (example: Art 1 to Art 2): 1. Add Art 2 as a project. 2. Put the same years in project down as are shown in Art 1. (Do not add
a year. These years have already been advanced for the year.) 3. Delete Art 1. (Only project showing should be Art 2.)
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Selecting 4-H Project Literature
All literature in the entire state is listed on 4HOnline. The only project literature Columbia County has available is the literature listed in the 2017-2018 Columbia County 4-H Project Guide, which will be available at your September club meetings.
When you choose literature , only choose the literature listed in our project guide. This will make it easier for your leader who is coming to pick up literature. We are NOT using 4HOnline to select 4-H literature this year. Please fill out the 2017-2018 Project Literature Request and hand it in to your Club Leader by their assigned due date.
Youth Leadership and Project Youth Leader on 4HOnline
The Youth Leadership project is just like any other project. You want to learn about being a youth leader and possibly get awards for it.
Being a youth leader in a project is different. Qualifications: You’ve been in project for 2 or more years; you’re currently in 7th grade or above. You will plan and/or assist in project meetings for the 4-Her’s enrolled in the project in your club or possibly county-wide. No awards are given for this. Steps to take to be a youth leader in a project:
1. On the 1st page (Personal Information) of your 4HOnline enrollment, make sure that you have “Yes” checked under Volunteer.
2. On the Participation page on 4HOnline, under Projects: a. Choose the project: if you wish to be a youth leader in Art, for
example, you will chose Art—Yth Ldr as a project.
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State 4-H Horse Expo
Exhibiting in the State 4-H Horse Show is open to any eligible 4-H Horse Project
member in grades 6-13, who has been approved by a University Extension Agent in
their county and by the project leader. They must be a 4-H member in good standing.
Educational Events
Model Horse
One class entry MUST be a class in which the exhibitor won a blue
ribbon at the county qualifying show.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 14TH - 17TH, 2017
LOCATION: WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK
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b. Under “Select a volunteer type …” select “Youth Leader.” c. Click on “Add Project.”
No project should have Youth Leader as a volunteer type unless the project is ___ - Yth Ldr.” Years in project are years you have been a youth leader in that project, not years you have been in the project (i.e., you’ve been in Art project for six years; you’re enrolling in Art—Yth Ldr for the first time— years in project for Art—Yth Ldr would be “1.”
Thank You to Maureen Heider
and Cathy Wendt for
chaperoning the Chicago Daze
trip held July 10-11th!!
Thank you for your help
at 4-H Camp Jen Martens
(crafts).
Cloverbud Fair Evaluators - Madelyn Chapman Colin Damm Jessica Camarato Matt Camarato Michael Rowe Marin Stauffacher
The fair board wishes to thank
everyone who helped at the
Columbia County Fair. It is
very much appreciated!
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Changes in personal information & knowing what’s going on in 4-H,
such as deadlines, registrations, etc. Many times over the past year, we have had to contact families to find out what their current email or phone is because we are unable to contact them. PLEASE—if you have a change in your address, email or phone, do the following:
1. Go on 4HOnline and update your information; AND 2. Contact Jennifer and let her know you have changed your information
on 4HOnline and what that change is. (The system will not automatically notify our office when changes are made.); AND
3. Contact your general leader and let them know the changes. If any of these steps are not taken, you may miss out on important information. I had some parents tell me they hadn’t received any information about enrollment or fair deadlines this year and the reason was that they changed their email or address, didn’t let anyone know, didn’t show up at club meetings, and they weren’t getting the weekly emails or the newsletters. Every family, whether they get the newsletter by mail or email, should be getting the weekly updates by email. If you are not, you need to contact the 4-H office staff and find out why. We try our best to put vital information in our updates and newsletter many times during the months leading up to several important events during the year. Please don’t be the parent who has to tell their child they missed an important deadline, like enrollment for showing at the fair, camp, fair, etc.. Besides reading the weekly updates and newsletter yourself, try to make it a habit of having your 4-Her read through them in the event you didn’t see something. In addition, it gives them the opportunity to take some responsibility to make sure they meet deadlines and take advantage of opportunities they read about. As always, Karen and Pat or Jennifer can help you with questions or concerns.
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We want the 4-H Ambassador experience to be meaningful for you. Think
about the things you would like to do as an Ambassador or Ambassador
group and list them.
What have you done this past year as a 4-H Ambassador? (Only
RETURNING AMBASSADORS need to answer .)
I understand that the Columbia County Ambassadors is an active group
and they meet regularly. I will do my best to attend meetings, activities
and communicate with adult leaders. I understand that I need to read and
respond to text messages and emails in a timely manner regarding
attendance and/or participation in events.
Applicant’s Signature:
Parent’s Signature:
General Leader’s Signature:
If you are not presently a 4-H Ambassador, please have a person who has
been your 4-H Project or General Leader and who is not a relative send a
written recommendation to the UW-Extension Office by Thursday, August
31, 2017.
Please return by Thursday, August 31st to:
UW-Extension, Karen Nelson
112 E. Edgewater Street, Room 212, Portage, WI 53901
4-H Ambassador Application—cont.
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4-H Ambassador Application
Name:
Street Address:
City, ST, Zip:
Youth Email:
Family Email:
Youth Cell Phone:
Club:
Grade (must have completed 8th grade): Family Phone: (____)
Parent’s Name(s):
Projects Carried (last three years)
2017:
2016:
2015:
What club offices have you held?
How many years have you been a 4-H Youth Leader?
Explain what 4-H Club responsibilities you have had:
What county 4-H activities have you participated in?
Other community activities:
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4-H Ambassador Applications Due August 31st
4-H members going into grades 9-12, are encouraged to apply for the 4-
H Ambassador positions. Ambassadors help promote 4-H throughout the
year, present educational 4-H programs and MC various 4-H events.
Both new applicants and returning Ambassadors need to complete the
application form. You can find an application form online at http://
columbia.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-forms/4-h-clip-n-
send/. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE SIGNATURES. Return it to the UW-
Extension Office by Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. New applicants must also
have a 4-H leader, who is not a relative, send a written recommendation
to the UW-Extension Office by the August 31st date. Returning
Ambassadors do not need to include a recommendation.
New Ambassador applicants will be scheduled for an interview once all
applications are received. Applicants will present a 3-5 minute speech on
any 4-H related subject they would like to promote if selected as one of
Columbia County’s 4-H Ambassadors. This will help to show how they
can express themselves and their ideas on 4-H. After presenting their
speech, applicants will be interviewed.
The 2017-2018 4-H Ambassadors will be announced at the 4-H Awards
Program on Sunday, October 15th, at the Arlington Public Events Building
on the UW Research Farm. If you have questions, call Karen at 608-742-
9684.
All 4-H families are invited to attend
the 4-H Awards Day on Sunday,
October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Arlington Public Events Building.
Refreshments provided after the
awards.
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4-H Week Radio Promotion
Come say something about 4-H!! Area radio station WPDR of Portage has agreed to air 4-H promotion spots on several of their radio stations during National 4-H Week and throughout the year. Taping time at WPDR in Portage will be Wednesday, August 23rd, from 3:00—3:30pm. You can make up your own 20 second 4-H promotion spot or you can read a prepared one. 1 & 2 person spots may also be recorded. If you are interested in doing a 4-H radio promotion spot, please mail or email your name and contact information to: [email protected] or [email protected]
Each year Columbia County 4-H Leader’s Council gives out “Friend of 4-H” volunteer and appreciation awards. A Volunteer Award is given to individuals who are 4-H leaders, for dedicated service and outstanding leadership on the county level to Columbia County 4-H. An Appreciation Award is given to a person or business outside of 4-H for their support on the county level to the Columbia County 4-H program. (Club leaders should be recognized within their 4-H Club). To place a nomination e-mail Karen the name of the individual/ business and the reason you are nominating them. Nominations are due Monday, August 14th. Friend of 4-H awards will be decided at the August 24th Leaders Council Meeting.
Friend of 4-H Nominations
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Sale of Champions checks/photos: 8/16: Pick up at Fair Office 6-8p 8/23: Available in UW-Ext Office
UW-Extension Office Closed: Monday
September 4th
Nominate someone for
Friend of 4-H
Awards!!
Nominations due
8/14/17.
Next Leaders Council Meeting:
August 24, 2017
6:30 pm—putting together new
member information folders
7:00 pm; Portage
Record Books Due!!
Re-Enrollment Packets!!
Charter Documents!!
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Record Book Check
All record book check materials will be sent to the general leaders in early August. Record books are to be turned into your 4-H club’s general leader in August (check in with your general leader for the date your club has set). . General leaders must have the 4-H record books their club is recommending for possible county awards to the UW-Extension Office by Thursday, August 24th.
Record books that were picked at the club level to be recommended for county awards will be checked on Monday, September 11th at 6:00pm and Tuesday, September 12th at 9:00am, 1:00pm, and 6:00pm @ the “NEW” Columbia County Administration Building, 112 E. Edgewater Street, Portage
Next Leaders Council Meeting:
Thursday, August 24, 2017
1st floor Administra-tion Building, Portage 6:30pm—putting to-gether new member information folders 7:00pm—Meeeting Record Books Due Re-Enrollment Packets Charter Documents
September Leaders Council Meeting:
Thursday, September 28, 2017
CCHC—Wyocena 7:00pm—Meeting Election of New Officers
October Leaders Council Meeting:
Thursday, October 19, 2017
CCHC—Wyocena 6:30pm—Food 7:00pm—Meeting Mandatory training
meeting for 4-H Clubs and Groups
Charter Documents
Due
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4-H Arts Camp
DATE: OCTOBER 7TH - 8TH, 2017
TIME: 9:00AM - 2:30PM
COST FOR CAMPERS: $80.00, CHAPERONES: $50.00
CONTACT: LYNN PFEIFFER
PHONE: 608-262-1222
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Columbia County 4-H sponsors a variety of trips and awards available only to 4-H youth in grades 7-13. To be considered for a trip and award possibility you MUST complete a member evaluation form (MES), which is available from the UW-Extension Office or online at http://columbia.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-forms/ Opportunities are described below. You will not know how far you could have gone or what you could have done until you try!
Columbia County 4-H Leader’s Association pays for half the cost of award trips.
Applications require one letter of recommendation from a non-related general leader or person who has been a project leader of the applicant. The recommendations should be sent to the UW-Extension Office by Tuesday, October 10, 2017. The leaders must review the completed MES form before completing their recommendations. Only one trip per member will be awarded per year. An exception may be made for a member selected for National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. Members who would like a sample MES or who have questions, should call Karen.
Written Application Form Due: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 to the UW-Extension Office
Interview Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 @ CCHC, Wyocena
State 4-H and Youth Conference (MES required, no interview) - 10 Youth - Estimated Cost: $250.00. Selected youth spend four days on the UW-Madison Campus (Late June) where they choose to participate in a variety of seminars, tours, general assemblies, and recreational activities, while also getting a taste of college life. You must attend State 4-H & Youth Conference before being eligible for all other award trips, except the Chicago Daze trip. Participants must be in grades 7-10 as of October 1, 2017.
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Columbia County’s Ashley Hagenow earned honors at the State 4-H Dairy contest held in Black River Falls on July 17th. Ashley was 10th overall in oral reasons as well as 21st overall in the com-petition. Congratulations!!
State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
The State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest was held on Monday, July 24 at the Lodi Agricultural Fairgrounds in Lodi, WI. This annual venue allows the top junior and senior county 4-H Livestock judging teams the opportunity to apply their skills in evaluating beef, swine, sheep and meat goat classes in hopes of qualifying for a national livestock judging event this fall. Columbia County youth took home honors at the State 4-H Livestock Judging contest. The junior team of Samantha Rake, Hayden Taylor, Macy Cross and Summer Rake placed third overall at the State competition. Samantha ranked 4th place overall; Hayden ranked 12th place overall; Macy ranked 13th place overall; and Summer ranked 26th overall. Samantha also won honors as second place junior beef individual and first place junior in oral reasons.
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Chicago Daze (MES required, no interview) - 8 Youth - Estimated Cost: $150.00 (day trip) or $300.00 (overnight trip); participants will decide if they prefer a day or overnight trip. Selected youth will travel by train to Chicago and by bus around Chicago for this trip. Partici-pants will tour Chicago sites as determined by participants, and may include: Field Museum of Natural History/Shedd Aquarium/Lincoln Park Zoo/Museum of Science & Industry. Participants must be in grades 8-11 as of October 1, 2017. This trip will only be held if there is enough interest and there is a volunteer coordinator and two chaper-ones.
Citizenship Washington Focus (MES and interview required) - 3 Youth - Estimated Cost: $1,400.00. Selected youth attend a week-long program at the National 4-H Center outside of Washington D.C. to learn about citizenship and government, along with opportunities to observe the attractions of Washington D.C. Participants may select from several 2018 dates in June and July. Specific dates TBA. Partici-pants must be in grades 10-12 as of October 1, 2017.
National 4-H Congress (MES and interview required) - 2 Youth - Es-timated Cost: $1,200.00. Delegates participate in self-development seminars, tours and a service project, while exchanging ideas with youth from across the country in Atlanta, Georgia Tentatively, Novem-ber 23-27, 2018. Participants must be in grades 10-12 as of October 1, 2017. Max. age of 18 on Jan. 1 of program year.
National 4-H Conference (MES and interview required) – 1 Youth selected to apply – Estimated Cost: $1,300.00. Dates are April 7-12, 2018 in Washington D.C. Six (6) youth in grades 10 – 12 during pro-gram year and minimum age 15 and maximum age of 18 on Jan. 1 of pro-gram year are selected on the state level to attend. Each participant
selects an issue and works with other youth from across the country to develop plans that help direct future 4- H programming. Delegates spend the majority of time con-tributing to stimulating, task oriented groups. One day is spent on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators and touring.
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Photography and non-Photography Members - Enter YOUR Best Photos Today!
2018 Youth Calendar Photo Contest
Photos are now being accepted for Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative's 2018 Youth Calendar! ACEC is looking for photos that capture life in Central Wisconsin, including seasons, wildlife, landscape and people.
All photos must be taken in the counties that Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative serves: Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green Lake, Jefferson, Marquette, Portage, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood. The contest is open to elementary, middle and high school-aged students living in these counties. (ACEC currently has a similar calendar photo contest for adults.)
Photos must be submitted digitally; only high resolution (300 DPI or greater), horizontally-oriented photos can be accepted. Submitted photos can be in color or black and white. Date stamped photos cannot be accepted.
The deadline to submit photos is Friday, August 18, 2017. All photos
should be submitted online at (http://www.acecwi.com/News/Youth-Photo-Contest). Up to five photos per person will be accepted. A panel of judges will select 13 photos - one photo for each month, plus a cover photo. Winners will be notified by Friday, September 8, 2017. Youth photographers whose photos are included in the calendar will receive gift card prizes.
Selected photos may be used in future newsletters or other cooperative publications. In keeping with tradition, ACEC's 2018 Youth Calendar will be distributed through University of Wisconsin - Extension offices in counties served by the cooperative.
4-H Key Award (MES and interview required) - 2 Youth. This state-level award is sponsored by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau and its affili-ates, and provides special recognition to 4-H members who have demon-strated consistent growth in their club program, developed their leader-ship abilities, and been helpful in their club and community. Partici-pants must be at least 14 years of age as of January 1, 2018. This award is only given once.
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Awards & Recognition
Species 1st Prize—$75.00 2nd Prize—$25.00 Swine Hayden Taylor Samantha Rake Sheep Justin Taylor Hannah Taylor Beef Tyler Cross Abbigail Schwark Rabbit Jacoby Morse Eldon Baerwolf Poultry Peytyn Kolberg Sierr Stensrud
This is the tenth year the Livestock Committee has promoted the “Learn More Challenge Award.” This program was created to encourage youth to increase their knowledge of the species they exhibit by taking advantage of as many educational opportunities as possible. The Learn More Challenge Award encourages youth to attend three or more educational meetings per species. Twenty-four youth were eligible for the Learn More Challenge Award drawings this year; they attended a total of 142 educational events. The winners of the drawing in beef, swine, sheep, rabbits and poultry will receive the following prizes: $75.00 for first place and $25.00 for 2nd place. Compeer Financial (formerly Badgerland Financial) donated the prize money for two first prizes, the Columbia County Pork Partners donated the prize money for the swine awards, Kane Livestock Sales, Inc. donated the prize money for one second prize, and the Livestock Committee contributed funds to cover the remainder. The winners of the drawings were as follows:
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Minutes—cont.
NEW BUSINESS Cloverbud Judges: There will be a request sent in the weekly update for more youth to sign up to be Cloverbud Judges at the fair.
Friends of 4-H Nominations: Recipient possibilities will be discussed at the August meeting and chosen at the September meeting.
Dates for County Activities for 2017-18: A committee will be formed to discuss activity possibilities and date suggestions.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Submitted by Jaclyn Stauffacher, Secretary
Columbia County 4-H Leaders Council
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Don’t miss out on a great statewide
workshop for youth and adult leaders!!!
“4-H Grows True Leaders!”
“Belonging Starts With YOU!”
“Belonging Grows With YOU!”
“Belonging….YOU Make a Difference”
What: Fall Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration
When: November 3-5, 2017 (starting with registration at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 3 and ending 10:30 a.m. November 5)
Where: Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake
Who: Each county is encouraged to send a delegation of youth and adults
7th – 13th grade youth
Adult volunteer leaders
Staff are invited and encouraged to attend as your schedule
permits
Cost: - $85 registration fee per person - Friday – Sunday (pizza buffet, 3
meals Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)
- $75 registration fee per person - Saturday – Sunday (3 meals
Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)
- $70 registration fee - Saturday – (lunch and Hall of Fame dinner)
- $50 registration fee - Saturday – (lunch only)
Lodging:
Adults
$45/night if there are two adults
$75 - Single adult room (limited availability)
$25/night with three or more adults per room
Adult and Youth Leaders - Mark Your Calendars for Fall
Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration
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Fall Forum—cont.
Lodging - Youth
- $$25/night with three – six youth per room
The program kicks off Friday evening with over 15 interactive sessions. Saturday offers more than 25 workshops to choose from. Top off the night with a special celebration where 12 people will be inducted in to the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. An evening of circle dancing and table games will follow the celebration. Sunday morning brings a high energy program that you can use at the club or community level. All youth participants need to have a chaperon who has completed Youth Protection identified when they register.
1. 15+ interactive sessions Friday night… food & plant science, Cloverbuds, games, yoga……
2. 20+ sessions Saturday from science and service to leadership and team building …..
3. Hear how 4-H is making a difference! 4. Meet youth and adults from around the state! 5. See youth adult partnerships in action! 6. Network and share ideas! 7. Be part of Wisconsin’s largest university youth outreach program!! 8. Get ideas and projects to take home to use in clubs, schools and
community settings! 9. Have fun! 10. Celebrate Wisconsin 4-H and learn more about Growing 4-H in
Wisconsin!
Ask your county Extension Staff about registering today.
Register through 4HOnline beginning September 6th. Registration will end October 1.
This program is partially funded by the WI 4-H Foundation.
Top Ten Reasons Youth and Adult Leaders Will Want To Attend!
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Minutes—cont.
President, Secretary, Adult At-Large and Youth At-Large. Samantha Falk self-nominated for the Youth At-Large position. Elections will be held in September.
Treasurer Recommendation: Denice Mender was introduced as the new appointed Leader Council Treasurer effective July 1, 2017. Moved by Cathy Wendt for approval; 2nd by Jim Farrington; motion carried. A laptop was purchased and Quicken, Word, and Excel programs were installed for use by the Treasurer but owned by Leader Council at a cost of approximately $350. Moved by Cathy Wendt to reimburse Karen Nelson for the computer and software purchase; 2nd by Billie Jo Brusveen; motion carried.
2018-19 Budget Proposal: Budget was proposed and reviewed by Brian Jones. Moved by Cathy Wendt for approval; 2nd by Carrie Williams; motion carried.
Plat Book Photo Selection: Jill Jones and Billie Jo Brusveen are on committee to select photo. Committee recommends having judges select 4 photos from entries at the upcoming fair and will give guidance to judges for criteria. After further discussion, photos will be selected from Jr. Photography entries.
Activity Tent shifts: Two clubs have currently signed up for shifts; Friday 12-2 and Saturday 6-8. Fair Board is looking for more help, ideally 2-3 youth and 1 adult for each shift. Station may be held in a building instead of a tent this year depending on the number of commercial entries.
Eat Stand: Discussion was held on whether to continue with current menu and also add Potato Sundae. It was decided all current menu items will continue and Gyros will be sold Wednesday-Thursday and Potato Sundaes will be sold Friday-Sunday.
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event June 23 in Beaver Dam.
Poultry Service Learning Project: Karen Nelson is continuing to coordinate the event.
Cottontails: They will be holding a meeting on June 26 reviewing showmanship training, trimming nails, and tattooing.
Horse: They held a fun show May 27 in Rio that 42 riders attended. Quilt raffle tickets will be available until the drawing on the last day of the fair. Gates were purchased and installed June 11 and a building delivered June 21 at the new location at the fairgrounds. There will be a speed clinic on June 25. The Pleasure Show will be July 23 and the Speed Show July 29.
Dog: Makeup classes due to weather will be set up for dog training.
Archery: Two competitions will be held from 9-11 a.m.; June 24 and July 15. A third date of July 12 is still being clarified.
Fair Board: Some items, specifically in the Dairy Project, were not showing up online for entries; members can still get those entries in vial mail. Secretary, Maryanne McMillian, has been ill and probably won’t be available during the fair. The current buildings will remain during the fair although there is no reports as to what will happen in the future. Fair Superintendants meeting will be held July 17th at 6 p.m. Spectrum will again be providing the carnival this year. There will not be a chicken barbeque on the Wednesday of the fair. Fair dates for 2018 will be July 24-29.
OLD BUSINESS
Nominations for Officers of Leaders Council: All Leader Council positions are up for election this year; President, Vice-
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Livestock Committee Annual Meeting
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Welcome
What: Post-Sale/Annual Livestock Committee Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2017
Time: 7:00—8:30 p.m.
Where: Columbia County Health Care Center basement meeting
room in Wyocena
Who: All livestock families and other interested individuals
Why: Share your suggestions and comments about the
Columbia County Fair Sale of Champions and other
livestock-related subjects.
Sale of Champion checks and photographs can be picked up on Wednesday, August 16th, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Fair Office on the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Portage.
To receive them you must bring your original thank you letter and a 9” x 11” envelope addressed to your buyer with postage (or $1.40 so postage can be purchased).
One of the two photographs you will receive is for your buyer and will be mailed by the Fair Office with the thank you letter.
If you are unable to pick up your pictures/checks on August 16th, you may bring your thank you letter and stamped addressed envelope to the 4-H office on or after August 23rd and pick up your check at that time. If you wish to purchase an envelope, you can do so for an additional $1.00.
REMEMBER: 1. Bring your original thank you letter. 2. Bring a 9” x 11” envelope addressed to your buyer. (Or envelope can be
purchased for $1.00.) (Pictures too big for smaller envelope.) 3. Bring $1.40 for postage or have your envelope pre-stamped. 4. You will take one photo home; one will go in the Buyer’s envelope.
*Check will not be released without presentation of your thank you letter.
Sale of Champion Checks, Thank You’s and Photos
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“It’s A Small World”
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Columbia County 4-H Leaders Association Meeting Minutes—June 22, 2017
The Columbia County Leader’s Council meeting was held June 22, 2017 at Wyocena, WI.
President Brian Jones called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Addition to Agenda: The topic of a computer was added under Treasurer Recommendation in Old Business
Secretary’s Minutes: Moved by June Witthun for approval; 2nd by Skyler Severson; motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Reviewed and a clarification of Herdsmanship restricted funds was made. The Leaders Association checking balance is currently showing as negative due to the time of year for payouts on bills. Moved by Jen Martens for approval; 2nd by Carrie Williams; motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Camps: Karen Nelson reported that there were 17 campers, 3 adult leaders and 3 youth leaders at Cloverbud camp. 13 campers, 2 youth counselors, and 1 adult attended Jr. Open Camp. The possibility of a different date for Cloverbud camp was discussed, however it may mean finding a different host site with more expense, or holding camp in August. Jefferson County will be hosting their own county camp next year so Columbia Co. will continue using the open camp option at Upham Woods since they coordinate the programming and provide counselors.
Ambassadors: Samantha Falk said that they met and discussed participation options at the fair. They are waiting to hear from the fair board when they are most needed.
Judging Teams: The Dairy Judging Team will be attending an