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http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-

development/ E-mail Addresses: sarah.tarjeson@ces.uwex.edu linda.lueder@ces.uwex.edu tina.kohlman@ces.uwex.edu don.mier@ces.uwex.edu nancy.meyer@ces.uwex.edu tammy.zorn@ces.uwex.edu ann.herzog@ces.uwex.edu

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The Official Publication of Sheboygan County 4-H

Dear 4-H Families,

Parents play a critical role in deciding the organizations in which their children will participate. The

experience the family has in 4-H during their first year is important for long term participation. Quite

often though, parents are not certain of their own role within 4-H. Below is a list of the Dos and Don’ts of

being a 4-H parent.

DO

DO take time to learn about 4-H, what it stands for and how it operates.

DO advise your son/daughter in selecting 4-H projects. Help them select a project they are

interested in, have the ability to accomplish and is one for which you can help furnish needed

materials, facilities, financing and guidance.

DO encourage your child to participate in county and state events, such as public

presentations, camp, fair, workshops and other activities.

DO keep the purpose of the 4-H project in perspective. Realize that a project is simply a

teaching tool and a method for involving boys and girls in a worthwhile activity.

DO give encouragement when your 4-H’er succeeds and even more when he/she fails.

DO keep in mind that the most important goal of 4-H is personal growth of the individual.

DO volunteer to share your hobbies and talents with 4-H members.

DO be tactful- with 4-H volunteers, educators, judges, and your child.

Do remember that 4-H volunteers and judges are often volunteering their own time for the

benefit of your child; don’t forget to show them your appreciation.

DO ask questions!

DON’T

DON’T do your child’s project for them, even though you may be able to do it faster, better,

simpler and with much less mess.

DON’T discourage a child’s enthusiasm by providing too much corrective influence or criticism.

DON’T re-live your childhood experiences through your child.

DON’T view your child as an extension of yourself. Don’t view his/her success or failure as a

reflection of your ability or worth.

DON’T assume your child is always right (or always wrong.)

Adapted from 4-H 201: Utilizing Parents

Presented at the NCRV E-Forum on November 18, 2013

Many Blessings to You and Yours,

Sarah, Linda, Don, Tina, Nancy, Tammy & Ann December 2013/January 2014

Questions? Contact... Sarah Tarjeson: 4-H Youth Development Educator Linda Lueder: 4-H Youth Development Program

Coordinator Tina Kohlman: Dairy & Livestock Agent Don Mier: Dairy Educator Nancy Meyer: 4-H Support Staff Phone: 920.459.5903 Tammy Zorn: 4-H Support Staff Phone: 920.459.5904 Ann Herzog: 4-H Support Staff Phone 920.459.5902

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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 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!

4-H MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT

Mark your family calendar now and plan

on attending the 2013 4-H Movie &

Pizza Night on Friday, February 28,

2014. The Youth Association is

planning a wonderful evening of 4-

H family fun that you won’t want to miss! There will

be two movies, pizza, pop and popcorn all for a

$5.00 donation. It’s a great deal you can’t beat,

so…mark your calendars now. The first movie will

start at 6:00 p.m., pizza will be served around 7:30

p.m. and the second movie will start at 8:00 p.m.

Watch the February Crier for registration information

and the names of the movies.

4-H LOCK-IN

Join the Sheboygan County 4-H Youth Association on

February 28 – March 1 for our 4-H Lock-in after our

annual Movie & Pizza Night. It is open to 4-H’ers 7th

grade and older. Bring along some friends and be

ready for some serious FUN! Complete the

registration in this Crier.

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H ENDOWMENT

FUND GRANT

Do you need money to get a new project started or

to expand a current project? Consider applying for

a Sheboygan County 4-H Endowment Fund Grant.

The 4-H Endowment Fund Committee invites grant

proposals from 4-H clubs, committees,

leaders and members. Possible areas of

support might include new and

creative programs, work with

minorities and under-served youth,

scholarships and urban programs. The committee

looks for programs that are new and innovative; with

outreach to a large audience. So, put on your

thinking caps for a creative way to use some grant

funding! Applications are included in this hefty Crier

and are due February 1st.

2014 4-H CALENDAR

In the February Crier, there will be a list of tentative

4-H meeting dates and times for 2013. Please use it

as a reference. Each month an updated calendar

will be included in the Crier. We encourage you to

double check all of the dates, locations and times in

the monthly calendars printed in the Criers.

2014 4-H SPOTLIGHT CLUBS

Each year, five 4-H clubs have a

special opportunity to showcase

and highlight their club’s activities,

members and leaders at the 4-H

ALL Parent and Leaders Meetings. The

following clubs are on the calendar for 2013:

Feb. 17, 7 pm – Ourtown Orioles

April 21, 7 pm – Spring Valley

July21, 7 pm – Sheboygan County Wranglers

September 15, 7 pm – Older Youth Trips &

Experiences

November 17, 7 pm – Mitchell Monsters

Club presentations should involve both youth and

adults in a brief (5 minute) “snapshot” of their club,

their members and leaders and their most important

activities. If you have any questions, contact Sarah

at 459.5903. Mark your calendars and start planning

now!

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4-H NEW FAMILY WELCOME

WELCOME new 4-H families! On behalf of the

Sheboygan County 4-H Program, we would like to

wish you a Happy New Year and welcome you to the

Sheboygan County 4-H Program! We are very

excited that you have decided to join 4-H; we

believe there truly is something for everyone in 4-H.

As you begin to learn more about the program, we

understand that it can be a bit overwhelming at

times, and we would like to help you better

understand all the opportunities available.

So, please join us for an evening of family fun and

learning. We will be holding our “NEW” 4-H Family

Welcome on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:30

p.m. at the Extension Office. The evening is designed

for all new 4-H club members (Cloverbuds included),

their parents, new leaders and anyone else

interested in more information on 4-H and the

opportunities available. Dinner will be served! There

will be time for questions and answers. To register,

please complete the form at the back of this month’s

Crier or call our 4-H office at 459.5903.

CURRENT 4-H MEMBERSHIP POLICY Printed below is the state policy for 4-H membership. Please refer to it as you participate in 4-H programs and activities throughout the year.

Youth in Kindergarten (5K)-one year following graduation from high school are eligible to enroll in the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Program. Kindergarten, first and second graders participate in 4-H as

Cloverbuds. Older youth are able to continue 4-H membership through the next 4-H year following their graduation from high school. The state recognizes Cloverbuds as 4-H members. Developmentally appropriate programs should be designed to meet the unique needs of Cloverbuds.

Home Schooling: Children who are home schooled will participate in 4-H in their declared grade.

Graduation: Counties are encouraged to recognize full graduation for those who wish to cease 4-H membership upon graduation from high school. High school seniors and those participating as members in the year following high school graduation, will be eligible to participate through the entire 4-H year.

District & State Events: Participation in District and State 4-H events and recognition programs will be based upon the 4-H member’s grade.

National Events: Participation in national 4-H events will be based upon the age established for the event.

2014 4-H PROJECT DAY

The date has been set and the 2014 4-H Project Day

has been scheduled for Saturday, March 8 at

Riverview in Plymouth. New ideas, skills, and

techniques will be shared with 4-Hers. Watch for your

opportunity to register. Look for an e-mail with

registration information in early January.

Adult and older youth volunteers are needed to plan

and lead our sessions so a registration form can be

developed. Sessions will be held in 1 1/2-hour blocks

of time. If you have something you can show

participants how to do, please contact our

coordinator, Merry Klemme.

What can you do to help make sure this awesome

day happens?

If you have a craft or project idea that you

think you could share with a class of up to 12 4-

H members within 1 1/2 hours, call or email

Merry as soon as possible.

If you don’t have a solid idea of which of your

MANY ideas you could share, don’t hesitate to

call and brainstorm with Merry as soon as

possible.

If you don’t have any idea of what you can

make or teach, but you’d like to help with the

day anyway, call or email Merry.

If you know another older youth leader or

parent or anyone creative and/or willing to

share their skills, make sure they see this request

for help.

You get the idea… we need volunteers to put this

wonderful opportunity together and we know there

are so many talented and inspirational leaders

among our teens and adults. Please contact Merry

Klemme, 893-9679 or merrykl@excel.net to volunteer!

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: linda.lueder@ces.uwex.edu.

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!

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4-H FOOD STAND COMMITTEE

LOOKING FOR MEMBERS

Are you looking for a leadership position that

doesn't require a huge time commitment, but does

make a huge difference?! If so, why not join the 4-H

Food Stand Committee. The committee only meets

once or twice a year to plan and prepare for the

Fair. We're looking for an adult and two older youth

to serve on the 4-H Food Stand Committee. We'd

love to hear your suggestions to make

the Food Stand the best it can be! If interested in

serving this year, please call Bridget Neu at 893.5984.

4-H COOKBOOK FEATURED RECIPE

String Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

David Haag – Herman Cheerios/4-H Alumni

1 (8 ox.) pkg. manicottie shells

1 lb. ground beef

½ cup onion (chopped)

1 (26 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce

14 pieces string cheese

1 ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Cook manicotti according to package directions. In

a large skillet, cook beef and onioin; drain. Stir in

spaghetti sauce. Spread half of the meat sauce in a

greased 9213 inch baking dish. Drain manicotti; stuff

each shell with a piece of string cheese. Place over

meat sauce; top with remaining sauce. Cover and

bake at 350° for 25 – 30 minutes or until heated

through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake,

uncovered for 5 – 10 minutes longer or until cheese is

melted. Serves 6 – 8.

These 4-H COOKBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE to purchase

for $15 each at one of many locations including:

UW-Extension Offices, Sheboygan, WI

Bookheads, Plymouth, WI

Curves, Plymouth, WI

Generations, Plymouth, WI

Zip Prints, Sheboygan, WI

Neat Repeats, Plymouth, WI

Aurora Pharmacy, Plymouth, WI

Waldo State Bank, Waldo, WI

Francis Chiropractic, Plymouth, WI

Advanced Eye Care, Plymouth, WI

Advanced Dental, Plymouth, WI

Bill’s Piggly Wiggly, Howards Grove, WI

Carol Mae’s Beauty Salon, Howards Grove, WI

Ada Orchards, Ada, WI

CPN Studio, Plymouth, WI

COMMUNITY SERVICE

EXCITING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

The Sheboygan County 4-H and the Sheboygan

County Planning have joined together to develop an

awesome Community Service Project. Aaron Brault,

Director of the Sheboygan County Planning and

Conservation Department, has offered an “adopt a

mile” opportunity for our county 4-H clubs. The areas

of focus are located on the Old Plank Trail Road and

the Interurban Trail.

This is particularly attractive as these are off road trails

and safe for our younger members to service. The

county has also offered to place a sign of

representation for the adopting club at each mile

marker. Our goal is to link our 4-H clubs across

Sheboygan County. To receive a map and submit an

intent of interest please complete the attached

registration form and return to the extension office.

Any questions can be emailed to Kelly Brumirski, 4-H

Rangers, General Leader, kelly962@frontier.com or

Aaron Brault, Sheboygan County at

braulacb@co.sheboygan.wi.us .

CAMP RIVERSITE

4-H CAMP RIVERSITE COMMITTEE

The 4-H Camp Riversite Managerial Committee

enthusiastically welcomes several returning and new

members to its committee; Barb Scholten, Tammie

Niffenegger, Michelle Cyr, Nona Beining, DJ Krause,

Bob Radtke, Ann Radtke, Bryan Burkhardt, David

Schreurs, Richard and Lisa Capello, Hubert Van de

Pas, Deb Kurth and Steve Kaat. We welcome input

regarding your 4-H Camp Riversite throughout the

year and love to hear stories of how 4-H Camp

Riversite has touched you, your family or your clubs

experiences and lives.

CLOVERBUD CHATTER

JANUARY CLOVERBUD MEETING

Our January Countywide Cloverbud Project Meeting

will be held on Thursday, January 16 from 6:15-7 p.m.

All Cloverbuds and Explorers are encouraged and

invited to attend. Older youth and adult volunteers

will facilitate learning, while we all enjoy some

“Animal ABC” You won’t want to miss out; join us for

some great 4-H FUN!

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The Cloverbud/Explorer Committee is looking for

additional volunteers to help carry-out Cloverbud

Project Meetings and activities in 2014. If you are

interested in helping with our Countywide Cloverbud

Project, please call Linda at 459-5903.

RECOGNITION

HATS OFF TO:

Club General Leaders and Enrollment

Coordinators who went to work and got all of

their members to enroll on time. Thank you…it

really makes a difference as project leaders plan

and prepare for the upcoming year!

Joanne Schroeder, Debbie Kurth, Bob Johnson,

Bill Jens, and Susan Deheck for giving of their time

to interview and evaluate youth for this year’s out

of county experiences. Thank you to Liz Haag for

organizing the process and keeping things

moving along throughout the interviews.

Congratulations to all of the young people who

took the time to apply and interview; each of you

did a wonderful job and should be proud of your

efforts!

Thank you to the 4-H Ambassadors, parents and

Executive Board Members who showcased our

4-H Program among the Sheboygan County

Board Supervisors at a reception prior to their

November 5, 2013 Meeting. A special thanks goes

to 4-H members Jordin Fuentes de Rehm and

Jonathan Schreurs for their original speeches

presented to the Board during their official

meeting.

Skeeter DeGroff, Barb Meinnert, Frank Steiner,

Edith Rohrbeck, Alice Samse and Mary TerMaat

reviewing the over 100 Clover Award

Applications and preparing for another

spectacular Clover Awards Celebration; your

time and commitment to recognizing our

achieving youth does not go unnoticed

All of our General Leaders and Committee Chairs

for their reflection and completion of the annual

charter documents. We also appreciate all the

hard work and time they put in. All of the charter

documents were sent to the state for review and

all Sheboygan County 4-H Clubs and Committees

will be receiving Charters for 2014!

4-H AWARDS & RECOGNITION PROGRAM A special celebration of glitz, glamour and 4-H fame

was held at the Acuity Corporate Headquarters on

November 25. The 33rd Annual Sheboygan County

4-H Awards & Recognition Ceremony, hosted by the

Sheboygan County Ambassadors and the 4-H

Leaders Association Executive Board, was once

again held to recognize and celebrate the

accomplishments and special efforts many 4-H

members put forth to help make the Sheboygan

County 4-H Program one of the very best in the state!

4-H PROJECT AWARDS

Congratulations to the 4-H members honored at the

4-H Awards & Recognition Night held on November

25th at Acuity Corporate Headquarters.

JUNIOR PROJECT AWARDS

David Foerster, Lima Lites – Agriculture, Hobby

Animals

Megan Hand, Lima Lites – Agriculture,

Bradley Mauk, Mosel Farm and Home - Hobby

Animals

Hannah Morse, Leaping Lizards - Hobby Animals,

Overall Achievement

Hunter Potter, Leaping Lizards - Hobby Animals

Maddie Radtke, Waldo Fireflies - Hobby Animals

Lauren Schmitt, Herman Cheerios - Hobby Animals

Jovianne Schwibinger, Willing Workers - Arts

INTERMEDIATE PROJECT AWARDS

Dacota Anton, Clover Crusaders - Home Economics,

Leadership

Sarah Deheck, Ourtown Orioles - Home Economics

Lyndsay Fenner, Happy Workers -Hobby Animals,

Agriculture

Kevin Krentz, Leaping Lizards - Hobby Animals, Overall

Achievement

Derek Post, Sheb. County Wranglers – Mech. Science

Tristin Potter, Leaping Lizards - Hobby Animals

Kristen Rauch, Ourtown Orioles - Hobby Animals SENIOR PROJECT AWARDS

Katie Deheck, Ourtown Orioles -Home Economics

Eric Goetsch, Leaping Lizards – Arts, Hobby Animals

Megan Grimmenga, Herman Cheerios - Home

Economics

Zach Hand, Lima Lites - Agriculture

Dale Hodgson, Franklin Cadets – Agriculture,

Communication Arts

Alyssa Kirsch, Franklin Cadets - Overall Achievement

Sarah Lillesand, Herman Cheerios – Agriculture,

Overall Achievement

Sadie Mather, Sheb. County Wranglers - Hobby

Animals

Katelynn Mauk, Mosel Farm & Home - Communication

Arts, Crops & Soils

Randy Niffenegger, Scott Pioneers – Leadership

Olivia Post, Leaping Lizards - Communication Arts

Victoria Smith, Spring Valley – Arts, Home Economics

Amanda Smith, Spring Valley – Arts, Leadership

Waycee Thiel, Sheb. County Wranglers - Overall

Achievement

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION

The 2013 4-H Project & Leaders Awards Night

presented an opportunity to recognize some very

special 4-H friends and 4-H volunteers.

This year’s “Friend of 4-H Award” was given to

Van de Kreeke & Associates for their support of

the Sheboygan County 4-H Program. The Friend

of 4-H Award recognizes significant individual or

group contributions to the UW-Extension 4-H

Youth Development Program in Sheboygan

County.

Our special thanks to Jerry Van de Kreeke & Lori

Tervo for their support of 4-H; we appreciate all they

have done. They join a tremendous list of "4-H

Friends"!

“Friend of 4-H Awards”

1966 - Association of Commerce

1967 - W.B. Suhrke

1968 - Citizens Bank

1969 - Security 1st National Bank

1970 - Kohler Company

1971 - Homer Denison

1972 - Leon Humphrey

1973 - Sheboygan County Holstein Breeder's Assoc.

1974 - County Fair Association

1975 - Deputy Sheriff's Association

1976 - Sheboygan Press

1977 - Plymouth Review

1982 - Sheboygan Area Dog Training Club

1983 - Sheboygan County Veterinarian Assoc.

1984 - Ken Pannier

1985 - Shoreline Chronicle

1986 - Kohler Foundation

1987 - Plymouth Public Schools

1989 - Bob Jarr

1990 - Stoelting, Inc.

1991 - Mary Eckardt

1992 - Ken Benson

1993 - Darrell Ringel

1994 - Miller & Boeldt Implements

1995 - Marcus Cablevision

1996 - Lucky Miller

1996 - Bob and Ken Gritt

1997 - Sheri & Greg Meyers

1998 - David E. Andrews

1998 - Hingham Lions Club

1999 – Leon Ringel

2000 –Winooski Bowmen’s Club, Bill & Audrey Laack,

Verla Peichl

2001 – Terry and Mary Kay Evans, Chris Schumacher

2002 – Kettle Lakes Cooperative

2003 – Kohler Company

2004 - Aurora Health Foundation

2005 – Old Wisconsin Sausage Co.

2006 – Plymouth Culver’s, Froh Construction

2007 – Mills Fleet Farm

2008 - Bemis Upland Springs Floral

2009 - Whitetail Bowhunters

2010 - Custom Craft Trophy (Looses & Geblers)

2011 – Sargento

2012 – Schwaller’s Meats, John Richards

2013 – Van de Kreeke & Associates, Jerry Van de

Kreeke & Lori Tervo

Hubert Van de Pas was recognized with the 2013

“Meritorious Service Award”. The Meritorious Service

Award recognizes the significant contributions of an

individual to the Sheboygan County UW-Extension

4-H Youth Development Program.

“Meritorious Service Awards”

1993 – Bev Resop

1994 - Cheryl Spicer

1995 – Bill Jens

1997 – Kent & Mary Olson

1997 - Kathy Harris

1999 – Earl Opgenorth

2000 – Ruth Van Sluys, Betsy Rohde & Bill and Sue Rusch

2001 – Roland Nohl

2002 – Merv Kitzerow, Roy and Cindy Kalmerton

2003 – Randy Meyer and Barb Scholten

2004 – Janette Schroeder

2005 – Gene and Kathy Kaestner

2006 – Eunice Lensink, Howard and LaVerne Wilke

2007 – Myrtle Kumrow

2008 - Pam Schaefer

2009 - Skeeter DeGroff

2010 - Cheryl Spicer

2011 – Warren Bohrmueller

2012 – Joanne Schroeder

2013 – Hubert Van de Pas

EMERALD AWARD WINNERS Outstanding 4-H members completing the Clover

Awards Program:

Nicholas Bimmel, Ourtown Orioles

Bryan Burkhardt, Madison All Stars

Nadine Dragan, Lima Lites

David Foerster, Lima Lites

Megan Hand, Lima Lites

Kevin Krentz, Leaping Lizards

Chloe Laudolff, Willing Workers

Cora Laudolff, Willing Workers

Luke Laudolff, Willing Workers

Emily Levsen, Plymouth Shamrocks

Sarah Levsen, Plymouth Shamrocks

Bradley Mauk, Mosel Farm and Home

Cory Menting, Franklin Cadets

Hannah Morse, Leaping Lizards

Holly Oberreich, Kettle Moraine

Alex Phipps, Spring Valley

Tristin Potter, Leaping Lizards

Hannah Schleicher, Lima Lites

Beth Schueffner, Lima Lites

Kristen Schueffner, Lima Lites

Evan Sukowaty, Madison All Stars

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4-H SECRETARIES

Club Secretaries work every month to keep an

accurate record of the club's events. 2012-13

Secretaries and Reporters honored for their work:

Top Junior 4-H Secretary Award

Lauren Schmitt, Herman Cheerios

Junior Secretary Awards

Julianna Neu, Hardworking Hands

Blake Fellows, Clover Crusaders

Megan Hand, Lima Lites

Chloe Laudolff, Willing Workers

Top Senior 4-H Secretary Award

Sadie Mather, Sheboygan County Wranglers

Senior Secretary Awards

Miranda Lukens, Trailblazers

Kristen Rauch, Ourtown Orioles

Sara Athorp, Mosel Farm and Home

Emily Carbaugh, Spring Valley

Sarah Levsen, Plymouth Shamrocks

4-H REPORTERS

Top Junior 4-H Reporter Award

Autumn Woodke, Clover Crusaders

Junior Reporter

Jarret Parrish, Lima Lites

Andrew KruegerMadison All Stars

Lauren DanforthWilling Workers

Ethan/Kyra/Liliana Landwehr, Wise Wizards

Top Senior 4-H Reporter Award

*Ashley Doebert, Plymouth Shamrocks

Senior Reporter Awards

Maxwell Shaw, Herman Cheerios

Hannah Schleicher, Lima Lites

Bradley Mauk, Mosel Farm & Home

Megan Krueger, Parnell Pals

Emma Hellmer, Spring Valley

CLOVERBUD ACHEIVEMENT WINNERS It’s never too early to start getting involved in the

Sheboygan County 4-H Program and this year’s

Cloverbud Achievement Award Winners are proof :

Brady Bleck, Spring Valley

Parker Glander, Lima Lites

Kaylee Kleinhans, Johnsonville Hustlers

Allison Limberg, Willing Workers

Hannah Lindow, Sheboygan Shooting Stars

Amara Lukaszewski, Sheb. Shooting Stars

Braden Neu, Hardworking Hands

Taylor Schleicher, Lima Lites

Paige Tarjeson, Clover Crusaders

Luke Thiel, Sheboygan County Wranglers

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

We don’t want to forget our super, duper clubs that

completed Community Builder Books. Sheboygan

County 4-H Clubs devote a tremendous amount of

time toward worthwhile community service projects.

Congratulations to the Hardworking Hands, Herman

Cheerios, Johnsonville Hustlers, Lima Lites, Madison All

Stars, Plymouth Shamrocks, Sheboygan Co.

Wranglers, Sheboygan Shooting Stars, Spring Valley,

Trailblazers,Wise Wizards, and Willing Workers.

Our Top Community Builder Club …

the Mosel Farm & Home 4-H Club!

Trips and Key Award Winners

Wisconsin State 4-H Youth Conference

Natalie Britt Dakota Ortiz

Isabelle Fuentes de Rehm Hunter Potter

Carson Kaiser Logan Schreiber

Christian Kaiser Grace Wolfington

Kevin Krentz Sarah Deheck

American Spirit Experience

Dacota Anton Alternate – Jackson Bayer

Grace Debbink Alternate – Dakota Ortiz

Megan Hand Alternate – Sarah Deheck

Tristin Potter

Citizens Washington Focus

Jackson Bayer Alternate – Sarah Levsen

Dakota Ortiz Alternate – Faith Senkbeil

Waycee Thiel

4-H National Congress Trip

Dale Hodgson Faith Senkbeil

4-H National Conference

Dale Hodgson

Wisconsin Key Award

Megan Grimmenga Sadie Mather

Randy Niffenegger Amanda Smith

Rebekah Schalk Victoria Smith

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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 4-H ALUMNI

ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Sheboygan County 4–H Alumni Association will

be awarding at least two $500 scholarships to a 4-H

Member or Alumni. All post high school 4-H members

who are members of the Sheboygan County 4-H

Alumni Association and who are planning on

attending a college or technical school for the

upcoming school year, are eligible.

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.

BLUE RIBBON SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION

SCHOLARSHIP

Blue Ribbon Small Animal Auction Scholarships will

once again be available to qualifying members.

Applications for the scholarships 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 or graduate

that has been in any of the forenamed projects for at

least two years.

ALL FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 14, 2014.

Send to Ruth Van Sluys, W4791 County Road PP,

Plymouth, WI 53073. Interviews will take place on

Tuesday, February 25,2014 at UWEX starting at 7:00

p.m. Applicants will be assigned their interview times.

If you have any questions, call Ruth Van Sluys at 920

980-0116 or 920 893-0662

DAIRY PROMOTION ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP It’s not too early to begin thinking about

scholarships! Once again the Sheboygan County

Dairy Promotion Association will be offering up to

three $500 scholarships to Sheboygan County high

school seniors enrolling in a post-highs school

education program (shortcourse, technical college,

2-year or 4-year college/university) or for those

currently enrolled in their first year of post- or

secondary education. Applications are available

on-line at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-

development/scholarship-applications/ and are due

February 1st to the UW-Extension Sheboygan County.

Scholarships will be awarded at the Sheboygan

County Dairy Promotion Association’s Annual

Meeting in mid-February. For more information

regarding the scholarship application, please

contact Barb Grzywinski at 920.207.2040 or via email

at barbgg@tds.net.

FARM PROGRESS/FARM TECHNOLOGY

DAYS SCHOLARSHIP

Two $1,000 Farm Technology Days Scholarships may

be awarded. The applications are due on March

15th, and 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).

The Sheboygan County Farm Progress/Farm

Technology Days Committee may award one

$1000.00 scholarship to a high school senior planning

on enrolling in post high school agriculture related

training, long or short course, within the University of

Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College.

The following areas of study are acceptable:

Genetics, Landscape, Architecture, Bio-Chemistry,

Bacteriology, Food Industry, Horticulture,

Environmental Science, Agriculture Journalism and

any other agriculture related field of study.

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Applications and three letters of recommendation

need to be at the Extension Office by March 15.

Stop in or call the Extension Office for an application.

Final selection and awarding of the scholarships is

made by the Sheboygan County Farm Progress/Farm

Technology Days Scholarship Committee.

EASTERN WI DHIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Eastern WI DHIC will be offering two scholarships to

eligible youth for the upcoming school year. A $500

scholarship will be offered to a high school senior

enrolling in a one-year Ag-related program (i.e. short

course, technical school, etc.) A $1000 scholarship

will be awarded to a post-high school student

currently enrolled in their first, second or third year of

higher education in an Ag-related program.

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://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/sheboygan/4h/formdi

r.html or may also be e-mailed to youth away at

school by contacting Ann at 920.459.5902 or

herzoah@co.sheboygan.wi.us. They are due February

15th.

2014 ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS

The Endowment Fund Committee has been hard at

work making sure that the 2013 year was full of

opportunities that will help members grow and

contribute to their communities. With this Crier is a

report reflecting the fund’s activity for the past year.

We hope to continue to keep contributors and grant

recipients aware of this strong asset of the

Sheboygan County 4-H Program on an annual basis.

DON’T FORGET . . . to apply for funds to support a

county-wide educational or community building

opportunity; simply complete and turn in the

enclosed application form by February 1st to be

considered for funds. The committee is scheduled to

meet promptly after the due date on Friday,

February 1st, so the deadline will be strictly enforced,

don’t miss it!

LEADERSHIP

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.

* Saturday, January 11th 9-Noon,

See the Leader to Leader Registration Info

*Thursday, January 16 – 10-Noon

*Thursday, January 16 – 6-8 p.m.

*Tuesday, March 25 – 6-8 p.m.

Contact Nancy 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.

4-H LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE

BOARD

The 2013-2014 Officers and Directors of the

Sheboygan County 4-H Leaders’ Association were

installed at the November All Parent and Leader

Meeting. Congratulations to:

Scott Bruckner – Past-President

Dan Sippel – President

Scott Bruckner – President-Elect

Kathy Froh – Treasurer

Barb Meinnert - Secretary

Kathy Doebert – Director

Debbie Kurth – Director

Sandy Krahn – Director

Tammie Niffenegger – Director

Joanne Schroeder - Director

Emilie Burkhardt-Youth Representative

Randy Niffenegger – Youth Representative

Katie Deheck – Youth Representative

David Schreurs – Youth Representative

Thanks to the 2012-2013 Officers and Directors for

their leadership this past year and especially a BIG

4-H THANK YOU to Jessica Ford and Randy Meyer,

who finished their terms on the Executive Board; they

contributed in countless ways during their terms to

“Make the Best Better” in Sheboygan County 4-H.

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2013-2014 VOLUNTEER

INTEREST SURVEY

Please share your interests and talents with the

Sheboygan County 4-H Youth Development

Program. In lieu of reviewing the number of county-

level committees and groups you can serve on, we

are asking you to complete this brief volunteer

interest survey. This is the best way for our leaders and

staff to match you with the numerous volunteer

opportunities that we have available at the county

level. Your continued support and involvement

means that even more 4-H opportunities will be

available for Sheboygan County’s 4-H Youth. Please

complete the survey at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZtRBLpc7MHfMa_

_dXJCt8aA43rebFGcKYHtRWegg9tU/viewform It will

take you less than 5 minutes. The purpose of this

survey is to indicate your strengths and skills so that

we are able to find the best committee that would fit

you. Committees include specific projects, activities,

or awards.

LEADER TO LEADER

4-H Project Leader Training

The results are in and everyone agrees . . . 4-H

Projects are foundational to the 4-H experience. Are

you one of the many skilled and caring Project

Leaders providing opportunities for members to

explore their selected projects? Are you just getting

started? Need some fresh ideas? Want to share what

has worked for you? Join leaders from across our

region for Leader to Leader: A Project Leader

Training on January 11 from 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at

UW Sheboygan for this unique opportunity to build

your capacity to provide great project meetings.

Youth Leaders are encouraged to attend!

Registration can be found in this month’s Cloverleaf

Crier and is due by December 30th!

AMBASSADOR & YOUTH ASSOCIATION

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

The Sheboygan County 4-H Ambassadors and the

Youth Association will be celebrating the season with

a holiday get together on Tuesday, December 17

from 6:30-8 p.m. Location to be determined. All 4-H

Ambassadors and youth 7th grade and older are

invited to join in the celebration. There will be a short

meeting, games and goodies galore! Please bring an

inexpensive gift (under $5.00).

AMBASSADOR UPDATE

Sheboygan County truly has a top notch group of

Ambassadors! Just thinking about the skills they are

gaining and the opportunities they are taking to

promote 4-H throughout the county, makes me

excited for the possibilities before us in 2014! Our next

meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21st from 6:30-

7:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. We will be planning

our Centennial Year. Anyone interested in joining the

Ambassadors, is still more than welcome to do so at

any time. All you need to do is attend a meeting.

Being an Ambassador is a great way to meet new

people, gain valuable communication skills and

have tons of fun promoting 4-H!

JANUARY YOUTH ASSOCIATION MEETING

Even though it’s cold outside…the Youth Association

is hot, hot, hot! Join us on Tuesday, January 21 at

7:30 p.m. for our January Meeting…it’s guaranteed

to be a good time! We’ll be finalizing plans for the

2014 Movie & Pizza Night/Lock-In and Younger

Member Night and looking forward to new and

different opportunities in 2014. Older youth from

throughout the county are invited and encouraged

to attend. Youth Association Meetings are a great

opportunity to develop leadership skills and make

new friends.

Youth Association Members are also needed to help

plan and carry out our 2014 Cloverbud Project

Meetings. If you’re interested in helping out, please

call Linda at 459.5903.

2014 EAST METRO REGION WINTER

LEADERSHIP CAMP

Attention youth leaders in grades 6 – 8 and adult 4-H

Volunteers! Don’t miss your chance to participate in

the 2014 East Metro Region Winter Leadership Camp.

It is always a great weekend full of leadership

development and fun! From teambuilding, group

facilitating, and goal setting to sledding, night hikes,

and campfires, there will be something for everyone!

Mark your calendars now for a terrific time…this

year’s 4-H East Metro Region Winter Leadership

Camp will be held February 7 – 9, 2014, at Camp

TaPaWingo near Mishicot, WI.

Older youth from throughout the East Metro Region

will come together at 4-H Winter Leadership Camp to

work on improving their leadership skills through

hands-on, interactive leadership sessions. Youth will

gain a better understanding of what it means to be a

leader and how to apply being a youth leader in

their club, county, and school. Along with leadership

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learning, youth will have opportunities to participate

in a variety of recreational activities that may include

sledding/tubing, snowshoeing, crazy games, and

other outdoor activities.

Adult leader volunteers are needed as chaperones

to support youth in learning leadership skills and

experiencing the great outdoors.

If you’re interested in attending, please return the

application in the Crier by January 3, 2014 to the UW-

Extension Office.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF

4-H PROJECT LEADERS?

* First, make sure you’re a certified 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.

* At one of the first meetings of the year, help

members set their goals for the project. Be sure

members bring their 4-H member's record sheet

with them to the meetings. All members should

complete the first section by March 1st.

* 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.

2014 STATE AND NATIONAL 4-H

CHAPERONE OPPORTUNITIES

What opportunities exist? Citizenship Washington

Focus in Washington D.C. (June-July), National 4-H

Congress in Atlanta, GA (late November), National

4-H Dairy Conference in Madison (end of

September); US Space Camp in Huntsville, AL (late

April-early May); International trips to Australia,

Japan, Korea, Finland or Mexico (summer.)

*U.S. Space Camp

Huntsville, Alabama April 24-28 2014

*Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference

UW-Madison Campus June 23-26, 2014

*Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)

Washington, D.C. (8 days during choice times

in June and July)

*National 4-H Dairy Conference, Madison

September 28 – October 1, 2014

*National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA

November 28 – December 2, 2014

Who can apply? Applicants must be at least 21

years old and Certified Wisconsin 4-H Leaders.

Applicants must be in good health. (Sleep deficit,

some lifting and a lot of walking are common.)

What are the requirements: A completed

application must be submitted by March 1

(January 1 for international trips.) A county 4-H

Youth Development Staff reference and signature

is required. Other references may be required.

Selected international chaperones will need

passports and physician’s reports.

How do I apply: Contact Sarah at 459.5903 or call

the State 4-H Outreach Office at 608.262.1557 for

an application.

NEEDED: YOUTH & ADULT LEADERS!

NEW MEMBER/NEW FAMILY MENTORS

With the start of a new 4-H year, we have many new

members and new families joining 4-H; which is

incredibly exciting and is what keeps our program

strong and thriving. In joining our great youth

development organization, we want them to have a

terrific experience! There is, however, so much to do

and so much to learn in 4-H that at times it can be

overwhelming. We don’t want anyone to feel

overwhelmed or unsure, but truly want the very best

for everyone who joins! In order to provide support

and encouragement for new families, we are starting

a New Member/New Family Mentoring Program. If

you are interested in helping make a difference for

our new members and new families, why not

consider being a New Member/New Family Mentor in

2014. It will give you an opportunity to strengthen

your knowledge and understanding of 4-H, as well as,

make a difference in the experience of new

members and new families in your club. Training,

resources and support from the Extension Office will

be provided throughout the year. If you are

interested or would just like to learn more about

being a mentor, please call Linda at 459.5903. If you

know someone who would make a great mentor in

your club, please encourage them to check it out

and see how they can make a difference.

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2013 LEADERS AROUND THE LAKE

CONFERENCE January 25, 2014

Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton

The Leaders Around the Lake Conference is a one-

day learning opportunity for 4-H youth, grades 6 and

up, and volunteers/parents. It is organized by

Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie and Winnebago

County 4-H Youth Development, with the goal of

offering quality educational sessions, for 4-H members

and leaders, locally and at a reasonable cost.

Sessions for this year include important topics like 4-H

member networking, mandated reporting, resume

and application development, successful club

meetings, bullying, and robotics, just to name a few.

We will also be offering the required annual leader

training “Youth Leadership – It’s Everyone’s Business”

to meet the requirement for county charters.

The registration cost is $14 due January 10. The

registration fee covers materials and lunch for the

day. The registration form is at the end of this Crier.

ANIMAL SCIENCES

POULTRY PROJECT MEMBERS

2014 begins a new year for the

Sheboygan County 4-H County-wide

Poultry Meetings. The meeting dates

are: Thursday, January 16, 2014:

Thursday, March 20, 2014 and Thursday, June 19,

2014. All meetings begin at 6:30 pm. All meetings

will be held at the UW Extension Office. The January

meeting will consist of how to get started in selecting

your breeds and obtaining chicks for this year. Also

guidelines to be followed for this project will be

discussed.

Note: In order to qualify and be eligible to show your

birds at the fair you MUST attend at least one

meeting. All 3 meetings are recommended

especially for younger and new to the project

members.

Any questions…contact Warren Clemens at

920.467.4183. Hope to see you there!

HORSE & PONY PROJECT NEWS

Horse Quiz Bowl begins Tuesday, January 21st, 6:30-

8:30pm, 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 Meeting To be a project

member in good standing, all horse and pony

project members, and horse horseless grooms (HHG),

must attend one of these 3 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.

IMPORTANT DATES:

*First Mandatory H&P Meeting: Thursday, January

30th, 6:30pm at the UWEX. Wombat Room. Open to

all regular and HHG members.

*Second Mandatory HHG, HHG Coach and First Year

Horse Project Members Meeting: Tuesday, February

25th, 6:30pm at UWEX Wombat Room.

*Third Mandatory H&P Meeting/Auction Meeting:

Friday, March 14th, 6:30pm at the UWEX. Wombat

Room. Open to all regular and HHG members.

If you cannot attend any of these mandatory

meetings, or miss the mandatory meeting due to

sickness or family emergency, please contact Horse

& Pony Chairpersons Sally Sikora 920 254-2451 or

Delda Thiel 920 892-6766 as soon as possible.

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

ldboenisch@gmail.com if you have items to donate.

State Correspondence:

January 10th & 11th at the Wisconsin State 4-H Horse

Association meeting: Friday and Saturday, January

10-11, 2014. Rothschild, WI

American Youth Council Symposium, Minneapolis,

Minnesota Friday-Sunday, March 21-23, 2014. What a

great opportunity to attend a national conference.

Sheboygan County has been well represented at this

phenomenal conference. HOOFDA (Horse Opening

Opportunities For Dah Adolescents). For more

information contact www.ayac.com or Nancy Kissel

at 920 458-2910. Early Bird discount is by 2/20/2014

and Full Rate thereafter. Please let us know if

interested, as we are looking into busing prices.

Participating in this conference will count as a

meeting credit.

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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?p

age=detail&post id=141

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation-Horse Scholarships

(and others you may qualify for)at

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/foundation/sch

olarship.cfm

Sheboygan County 4-H Horse and Pony

Project Scholarship at:

http://sheboygan.uwex.ed/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/

Handbook Cover Winner for 2014 is Madison

Dolata with the Sheboygan County Wranglers.

Madison won a horse and pony sweatshirt and his

sketch will be on our 2014 handbook. Second,

Third & Fourth Place went to Lauren Schmitt from

Herman Cheerios. Her designs will be showcased

at the June Show Program, Gymkhana Show

Program, and Fair Program. Thank you for sharing

your artistic talents.

Celebrate! Celebrate! 100 Years of 4-H March

19th, 2014 4-H DAY AT THE CAPITAL.

If you have any questions regarding the 4-H Horse

& Pony Project, please contact Sally Sikora at 920

254- 2451 sallysikora29@gmail.com or Delda Thiel

at 920 892-6766 deldat@gmail.com.

LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Project calendar-A project calendar will be

made available late December/early January

online at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-

development/4-h-projects/beef-sheep-swine-

projects/ and to project members with their 2014

Meat Animal Sale Rules by late January.

Meat Quality Assurance Training is required in

order to qualify for the Meat Animal Sale.

Members will receive 2 points towards he

minimum 8 points needed to qualify for the Meat

Animal Sale. Individuals who participated in the

Senior (grades 10 up to one year past high

school) Premier Exhibitor Contest last fall have

tested-out and met their 2 point requirement.

Following are dates of upcoming Meat Quality

Assurance Trainings:

o January 15, Washington County UW-

Extension, 7 pm

o February 20, Sheboygan County UW-

Extension, 7 pm

o March 17, Ozaukee County (Swine focus

at Ozaukee County Fairgrounds and Beef

& Sheep Focus at Ozaukee County UW-

Extension), 7 pm

o Other dates and locations to be

announced as available or visit

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience

/youthlivestock/index.cfm for other Meat

Quality Assurance Meeting locations

Upcoming Meetings & Dates:

o January 23 - 2014 Meat Animal Sale/Livestock

Project Member Orientation, 7 pm, UW-

Extension. Members and parents are

encouraged to attend.

o January 24-25 Ag Truth…Not Tails Animal

Well-being Conference- Upham Woods,

Wisconsin Dells For more information, visit the

conference website at:

http://fyi.uwex.edu/agtruthsnottails/.

*Counts 4 points towards the minimum 8

points needed to qualify for the Meat Animal

Sale.

o February 8 - Meat Animal Sale Market

Beef/Market Heifer Weigh-in and ID, 9 am to

12 noon, Sheboygan County Fairpark.

*Breeding stock do not need to be identified.

*Snow date February 16th For more

information contact Jonathan Wimmler at

920.980.2274 or jwimmler@excel.net.

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 Chelsea Bartz at

920.838.3799. For more information regarding the

Meat Animal Sale, please contact Sale

Chairperson Heidi Widder at 893-2458.

AG TRUTHS NOT TAILS ANIMAL WELL-

BEING CONFERENCE

JANUARY 24-25, 2014

Interested in learning and practicing skills to join the

next generation of communicators for Wisconsin’s

livestock and dairy industry? Mark your calendar for

the Ag Truths, Not Tails conference, coordinated by

the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Enrollment is

open to youth ages 13 to one year past high school

in dairy, beef, sheep, swine and goat project areas.

The conference will be held January 24-25, 2014

(Friday night stay and activities are optional) at the

Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, Wisconsin.

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Bring a team of youth and adults to these interactive

networking sessions focused on animal welfare, led

by leaders in the livestock and dairy industry.

Speakers from UW-Extension, World Dairy Expo, Vita

Plus and others will lead your experience.

Enrollment closes January 15, 2014. This is a great

opportunity for county educational credits. For more

information, visit the conference website at

http://fyi.uwex.edu/agtruthsnottails/. Registration

materials can be found at:

http://fyi.uwex.edu/agtruthsnottails/registration-

materials/. Contact Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth

Livestock Specialist, with questions at 608-263-4304 or

borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu. *Counts as qualifying

meetings for the Dairy Project and Meat Animal Sale

(4 points). (1 meeting)

MEATS JUDGING BEGINS

There will be a 4-H Meats Judging Practice on

Tuesday, December 10th at the Plymouth High

School Ag Department. The practice will begin at

7:00 P.M. and should be done around 8:30 P.M. Any

4-H or FFA member is welcome to participate; you do

not have to be enrolled in an animal project. Meat

judging involves the Identification of beef, sheep and

swine wholesale and retail cuts, the grading of

carcasses, and the testing of one's knowledge about

the meat industry. The State 4-H Meats contest is

Saturday, February 15th at the UW-Madison Campus.

If you have any questions and can't make

the December 10th practice, please feel free to call

Don Mier at (920) 459-5916 or email me at

don.mier@ces.uwex.edu

CAT PROJECT 'MEWS’

A big, fluffy welcome to all of the new and returning

cat project members! The first meeting of this

purrfectly wonderful year will be held on Tuesday,

January 21, 2014. It will begin at 6:30pm and be held

at the UW Extension. New handbooks will be given

out, questions answered and a simple make & take

project completed for yourself and as a service

project. Be sure to attend this important first meeting.

Please, no cats at this meeting as updated

vaccination records need to be turned in first.

Different this year, we will be alternating meeting

days between Tuesdays and Thursdays. Since so

many of our members are also in horse quiz bowl,

and the rabbit, goat and dog projects, we felt we

wanted to be sure that meetings were held to give

everyone a chance to meet the minimum project

requirements of 3 meeting attendances. Obviously

we’d like for you to attend all meetings we hold, but

realize this isn’t always possible since so many of our

4-H’ers are REALLY involved!

Now is the time for youth leaders to make themselves

known. The cat board is looking for youth willing to

help lead our project this year. Application forms will

be available in your handbook, although if you want

to get a head start in applying, contact Alice Samse

at 467-1558 and an application will be gotten to you.

Past youth leaders wishing to continue serving on the

board do need to fill out a current application also.

Paws for Praise… A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who

made our 6th annual Multi-County 4-H Cat Show a

success. From Waupaca north to Monroe south and

everywhere in between, kids came to showcase not

only their feline friends but their talents in

photography, art, showmanship and creative

costuming and cages. We are moving this show

from Fall to Summer, so hopefully more of you will

take advantage of this fun show next year.

LLAMA PROJECT NEWS

The Llama & Alpaca Project participated in the

Sheboygan County Historical Museum’s “Holiday

Memories 2013” by decorating a Christmas tree for

display at the museum. The tree highlighted the

project as well as 4H. Project members contributed

ornaments made from llama and alpaca fiber that

they had needle felted into shapes using cookie

cutters. There were also cartoon lama shapes made

out of foam and dough. Ornaments with the 4H logo

were used along with cutouts of the llama from

“Llama Llama Holiday Drama.”

This year, project members will have the opportunity

to learn more about how the llama and alpaca fiber

can be used by learning to spin it into yarn, needle

felt and wet felt. Older members and adult leaders

will lead the group.

There is no meeting in December. The January 21,

2013 meeting will be at 6:30 at Plymouth High School.

If you have any questions, or would like to join the

project, please contact Kelly at 550-2004 or Althea at

893-1102. You do not have to own a lama to be in

the project. We have several

managerial farms willing to work

with interested youth. Did you

know that the word “lama”

encompasses both llamas and

alpacas?

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GOAT PROJECT

The January meeting of the county wide goat

project will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, at 7

p.m. In room B113 at Plymouth high school. All

members are encouraged to attend this first

meeting. An introduction to the project and the

opportunities available will occur. Basic requirements

will be explained and a meeting schedule provided.

Please call Pam Harney at 946-4010 with questions.

DOG PROJECT

Congratulations to the three winners of the 2013

Sheboygan County 4-H Dog Project scholarships. First

place went to Becky Schwartz (way to go !), 2nd

place went to Ashley Doebert and third to Emily

Geiger. All three winners exemplified outstanding

qualities of 4-H youth. A BIG thank you goes out to

Johnsonville Sausage for their generous donation

which enabled the Dog Project to give out these

college scholarships.

Maya Powalisz-Trochlell

Dog Project Committee

ATTENTION RABBIT & CAVY MEMBERS

Please put the following dates on your calendars for

the 2014 Rabbit & Cavy Meetings:

February 25th - 6 pm Cavy & 7 pm Rabbit

March 25th – 6 pm Cavy & 7 pm Rabbit

April 29th – 6 pm Cavy & 7pm Rabbit

May 17th - Fun Show – 8 am registration & 9 am Show

June 24th – 6 pm Cavy & 7 pm Rabbit

July 29th - 6:30 pm Cavy & Rabbit

We encourage members to attend all meetings.

Members must attend 1 countywide meeting to

show at the county fair & do 1 hour of service.

Questions call Jodi Johnson 838-3652 or Barb

Scholten 980-4219.

ARTS

ARTS AND COMMUNICATION FESTIVAL

PLANNING

Join us in planning the 2014 ARTS &

COMMUNICATION FESTIVAL to showcase the arts and

communication areas of the Sheboygan County 4-H

Program. We will be meeting at the UW-Extension on

Thursday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. Once again, a

special day will be set aside for Speaking,

Demonstrating, Photography, Creative Writing,

Drawing and Painting and more. The Tentative date

for the Communication Arts Festival is March 23rd.

2014 MUSIC & DRAMA FESTIVAL

(NOTE DATE CHANGE)

Mark your calendars and start planning how you can

be involved in the 2014 Music & Drama Festival…it’ll

be here before you know it! This year’s festival will be

held on Saturday, February 22. Registration Forms

are in the December/January General Leader Letter

and online.

Music and Drama Festival Committee Members are

NEEDED! If you are interested and able, please join

us on Monday, January 20 at 6:00 p.m. for a Music &

Drama Festival Committee Meeting. Please come

and share your ideas and talents as we work

together to make the 2014 Music & Drama Festival

the best it can be!

If any club has kids who want to participate but don't

have a leader, please contact the committee and

they will put together an extra group if need be.

Dakota Oritz said she would be willing to help direct

this group. Her email is: flyingtiger97@yahoo.com.

STATE ARTS TEAM APPLICATIONS

If you have ever dreamed of singing or performing

on stage or if you love artwork or writing, here’s your

chance to use your talents and share your gifts by

being a part of the following Wisconsin 4-H State

Teams: 4-H Showcase Singers, 4-H Drama Company,

4-H Arts Team or 4-H Press Team! Youth who are

selected to any of these state teams perform and

assist with various projects at the state level related to

art. All you need to do is complete a short

application and/or either attend an in-person

audition or submit a video tape. Applications are

due by January 28th! For more information, see the

enclosed chart or go to the State 4-H Website at:

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/State4-

HTeams. or call the Extension Office at 459.5903.

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

2014 4-H INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

OPPORTUNITIES Looking for an in-depth experience overseas? 4-H

International Programs has the perfect trip for you!

We offer a month-long stay in Japan, Australia,

Finland or Mexico. Our outbound programs are

available to 4-H members, leaders and alumni.

Chaperone positions are also available with several

of our programs.

Or…if you don’t have the time or resources to

travel…how about opening your home to an

international visitor for a brief time during the summer

or for a school year? Hosting is truly a rewarding

experience, with participants becoming a part of

your family, sharing in the day-to-day chores, as well

as everyday events, from meals to time at the

beach.

Our programs provide young people with the

opportunity to learn about and participate first-hand

in another country by living with a host family.

International experiences greatly enhance an

individual’s knowledge, employability and skills. In

addition, this program gives participants the

opportunity to build strong communication skills. Our

programs literally encompass a “World of

Opportunities!”

For applications and additional information, please

contact Linda at 459.5903 or the Wisconsin 4-H

International Programs Office at 608.262.2491.

NATURAL SCIENCES

2014 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 2013 Sheboygan County 4-H Base and

Adventure Camps will be held July 9 – 13, 2014 at

Upham Woods in WI 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!

JOIN OUR 2014 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

in this Crier, at the Extension Office or online. The

applications are due on February 15 and interviews

have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March

25. Applicants must be available for the entire time.

We will be holding interactive interviews from 6 – 8:45

pm.

An Adult Camp Staff Meeting will be held on

Monday, February 17th 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 17th Adult Camp Staff 2014

4-H Camp Kick-Off Meeting!

4-H ART LAB The 4-H Art Lab will be held January 31 – February 1,

2014, at our State 4-H Environmental Center, Camp

Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells. The registration

deadline is January 6, 2014. The registration fee is

$50.00. 4-H Art Lab is sponsored by 4-H Arts and

Communications.

The mission of the Art Lab is to provide an in-depth

and focused experience in the “art track” of choice.

This year’s tracks include Jewelry Making, Basic

Spinning, Taekwondo, Digital Storytelling,

Photography, Print Making and Theatre Arts! Each

participant will choose one track for the entire

weekend. 4-H youth and adults will select one of a

wide variety of educational tracks to go “in depth”

and explore the art form that interests them the most!

Participants will also work together in large groups for

team building and sharing. Why not get a group of

youth and adults together from your county for a

weekend of fabulous 4-H bonding and ART!

Additional information, a brochure, the registration

form and other required forms (please see note

below regarding the other forms that are required)

are on the 4-H website at:

www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/artsleadership.cfm

***PLEASE NOTE*** The following forms are posted on

the website along with the registration form: Health

form, Expectation form, Waiver form and Standard

Release form. These additional forms must be

submitted along with the registration form. These

forms are required for ALL participants - youth and

adults (with the exception that the Health form is

optional for adults). All forms must be fully completed

and have all the necessary signatures. County staff

should make sure registration materials are complete

before signing the registration form and sending the

registration materials to the State 4-H Office.

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Incomplete registrations will be returned to the

applicant. Applicants will not be registered until their

registrations are complete including all necessary

forms.

For more information contact Christina Rencontre,

4-H Youth Development Communication Arts

Specialist, (608) 262-1536, or email:

christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu

4-H NEW FAMILYWELCOME

Thursday, January 23rd

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Family Name: ______________________________________

Number Attending: ________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

City/Zip: ___________________________________________

4-H Club: __________________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________________________________

Return to Sheboygan County 4-H Youth Development,

5 University Dr.

Sheboygan, WI 53081 by January 17.

VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION

Name: _______________

Address: _______________________________________________

City/Zip: ______________________________________________

4-H Club: ___________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________________

Please circle the date and time when you plan on attending.

*Thursday, January 16, 10-noon

*Thursday, January 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

*Tuesday, March 25 – 6-8 p.m.

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