4-H Event Calendar! Page 2

Winter Fun! Page 3

Winter Camp! Page 4

Announcements! Page 5

Leaders Banquet! Page 6

Awards Program! Page 7

Market Animal Reminders! Page 8

Managerial Agreement! Page 9

Leaders Meeting Minutes! Page 10-11

Club Minutes & Reports! Page 11

Bi-Monthly Periodical

Dear 4-H Families and Friends, It’s time to bundle up, take a seat by the fire (or heater), and explore your winter 4-H Courier! Cold temperatures never stop 4-Hers from having a blast. Check out page 3 to learn more about the Roller Skating Party, Teen Bell Ringing/Holiday Food Basket, and Family Winter Party! The new year also reminds us that it’s never too early to think about our goals for next spring and summer! Teens should consider applying to become a camp counselor at our 4-H Junior and/or Intermediate Camp in June. This is a great way to learn and demonstrate excellent leadership skills as you give your younger peers an awesome camp experience! As always, thank you to the volunteers and parents who make positive youth development in Portage County possible! Happy Holidays!

Portage County

4-H

Courier Dec 2018 / Jan 2019

What’s inside?

Connie Creighton

UW-Extension Portage County

4-H Youth Development Agent

connie.creighton@ces.uwex.edu

http://portage.uwex.edu

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Mark Your Calendars!

4-H PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY

4-H programs are automatically cancelled if:

1) The local school districts close due to inclement

weather.

2) We are under a Winter Storm Warning.

The Extension Office will notify you, if possible, by:

1) Sending out an e-mail if program is cancelled during

work hours.

2) Leaving a message on the main office number

(715-346-1316) and 4-H support staff number

(715-346-1462).

Program cancellations will not be announced on

WSPT Radio.

DECEMBER

8 Teen Bell Ringing and Holiday Food Basket Shopping, 6:00-8:00 PM, Walgreens (Park Ridge Dr.)

13 Mandatory Charter Training & Expansion/Review Committee, Courthouse Annex,

Rooms 1 & 2, 6:30- 8:30PM

15 Deadline to sign up for the Market Animal Project

24 UW-Extension Office Closed

25 UW-Extension Office Closed

27 Roller-Skating and Pizza Party, 6:30 - 9:00 PM, Skate City, WI Rapids

JANUARY

1 UW-Extension Office Closed

5 Market Animal Committee Meeting, 1:30 PM, Pineries Room, Portage County Library, Stevens Pt

5 Market Animal Kick-Off Meeting, 2:00 PM, Pineries Room, Portage County Library, Stevens Pt

7 Deadline to register for Teen Winter Camp

8 NEW Adult Volunteer Training, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 6:30-8:30 PM

(must enroll as adult in 4-H Online)

11 Deadline to submit 4-H Agriculture Adult and Youth Leadership Award Forms

21 4-H Leaders Association Meeting, 6:30 PM, Room 1, Courthouse Annex

21 4-H Teen Leaders Association, 6:30 PM, Room 2, Courthouse Annex

24 NEW Adult Volunteer Training, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 6:30-8:30 PM

(must enroll as adult in 4-H Online)

25-26 4-H Teen Winter Camp, Wisconsin Lions Camp

28 Family Winter Party, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Iverson Park, Stevens Point

FEBRUARY

11 Market Animal Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM, Room 2, Courthouse Annex

11 Market Animal Project Practical Applications Meeting, 7:30 PM, Room 2, Courthouse Annex

18 4-H Leaders Board Meeting, 6:30 PM, Courthouse Annex, Room 2

JOANN’S STORES 4-H

REWARDS PROGRAM

Save 15% with JOANN 4-H

Rewards!

Current & lifetime members, parents of mem-

bers, and volunteers can save 15% off total

in-store and online purchases with 4-H

Rewards. JOANN will give a minimum of 2.5% of

every eligible transaction to support 4-H

programs. Go to: https://www.joann.com/4-h/

to learn more and sign up!

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WINTER FUN!

TEEN BELL RINGING AND HOLIDAY BASKET SHOPPING!

WHO: Teens Grade 7 and Older

WHEN: Saturday December 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

WHERE: Walgreens (10 Park Ridge Dr., Stevens Pt)

This is a great way to get together and do good with

your fellow 4-H teens this holiday season! Meet at

the entrance of Walgreens. Some teens will ring

bells for the Salvation Army and others will go

shopping for the annual holiday basket, which will

be delivered at a later date.

ROLLER SKATING PIZZA PARTY!

WHO: All 4-H Members, Families, and Friends!

WHEN: Thursday, December 27, 6:30 - 9:00 PM

WHERE: Skate City, Wisconsin Rapids

 (Highway 54, behind Mark Motors)

COST: $7.00 per person (details below)

Celebrate the end of the year with a 4-H pizza and

skating party! Cost includes admission, skates,

pizza, soda, and ice cream. You are welcome to

bring your own skates (cost is still $7.00). Adults

who do not plan to skate but are interested in pizza,

soda, and ice cream will be charged $3.50. Inline

skate rental is an extra $1.00 per skater.

Note: When you arrive, please identify yourself

as part of the Portage County 4-H Party.

Jan Miller will pay for those in attendance and

collect money from you during the evening.

PLEASE HAVE CORRECT CHANGE or check

made payable to: Portage County 4-H Leaders

Assoc.

FAMILY WINTER PARTY! WHO: All 4-H Members, Families, and Friends!

WHEN: Monday, January 28, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

WHERE: Iverson Park, Stevens Point

Tobogganing, sledding, ice skating, cocoa and hot

dogs! This is 4-H fun for the whole family,

sponsored by the 4-H Teen Leaders Association!

Please bring warm clothes, saucers, sleds, or ice

skates (toboggans will be provided). The Teens

will bring the hot dogs and cocoa, though each

family is asked to bring a treat to share.

PARENTS AND LEADERS WILL BE NEEDED

TO SUPERVISE SLEDDING HILL!

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&

2019 Winter Camp

North Central Wisconsin 4-H

Friday, January 25 - Saturday, January 26, 2019

Wisconsin Lions Camp, 3834 County Road A, Rosholt

Youth 7th—13th Grade

$35 per camper (we will invoice you after registration)

Have fun in the ICE and snow while setting your

HEARTS and MINDS on FIRE for what your

HANDS and HEALTH can accomplish at HOME.

Recreation Opportunities:

Sledding

Snow-shoeing

Outdoor campfire

Movie watching

Free time

Card & Board games

Our 2019 Educational Focus will be

centered on youth opportunities we

can KINDLE in your community.

We will increase our skills in:

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Sign up by January 7th in your 4-H Online Account!

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WI 4-H FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline: March 15th

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation offers $10,000 in

scholarships annually to outstanding students

pursuing higher education in 2019. Applications include a resume, cover letter, list of 4-H projects, and a re-

cent photo of the applicant.

To be eligible, students m ust have been a W isconsin 4 -H member for at least one year; have a grade

point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college, or

technical school during the 2019-2020 academic year.

For detailed requirements, please visit: http://wis4hfoundation.org/scholarships/

DUE: January 11, 2019

The 4-H Leadership in Agriculture Award is given to deserving 4-H youth members for their dedication to 4-H, their community, and agriculture. It will be presented by the Portage County Business Council Agri-Business Committee at the Agri-Business Banquet in the spring.

To download an application, visit: https://portage.uwex.edu/ (under the

4-H Forms and Applications page)

4-H Youth Leadership in Agriculture Award

4-H Adult Agriculture Leader of the Year Award

DUE: January 11, 2019

This award is given out by the Portage County Agri-Business Committee. If you know of a deserving leader (must be current leader) who has made exceptional contributions to agriculture education through 4-H, please submit a nomination (you are also welcome to nominate yourself through the online form)! The award will be presented at the Portage County Agri-Business Banquet in the spring.

To submit a nomination, visit: https://tinyurl.com/PortageAgLeader

Reminder: Please be sure to cash your Amherst & Rosholt Fair premium

checks! If you have not received your premiums from either the Amherst

or Rosholt fair please talk to your General Leader.

2019 WI 4-H State Art Teams!

Attention all youth grades 9-13…Do you love the

“ARTS?” Are you interested in further developing

your artistic talents and your leadership skills? Then

consider applying to participate in one of our Wiscon-

sin 4-H State Art Teams in 2019! Application dead-

line is January 1, 2019. Please read ALL of the infor-

mation at https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/state-art-

group-application-info/ before applying in 4H Online.

New Wisconsin 4-H License Plates!

Brand new Wisconsin 4-H license plates are now available

for your car, truck or motor home! Half of the proceeds

from every plate sale will go back to the county in which the

plate was purchased.

Persons requesting Wisconsin 4-H license plates will pay:

The regular registration fee for the vehicle

$15 issuance fee or an annual $15 personalized plate

fee, if requested.

$25 annual donation. The donation may be deductible.

Contact the Wisconsin Department of Transportation di-

rectly or visit www.wisconsindot.gov/Documents/formdocs/

mv2969.pdf for more information.

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On November 9th, the Portage County 4-H Leaders Association held their 2018 Leader Recognition Banquet at the Portage County Courthouse Annex, Stevens Point. Volunteer 4-H leaders were recognized for their continuous years of service and dedication to youth in the 4-H program.

The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Paula Kropidlowski and Nadene Seymour. Paula and Nadene worked as a team to bring the State 4-H Dog Show to Portage County. Without their perseverance and hard work, it is quite likely that there would not have been a state 4-H dog show this year. Paula is a past Portage County 4-H member and for the past five years she has been an active 4-H Leader in the county Dog Project. She is a state certified 4-H dog judge and an active member of the state 4-H Dog Committee. Nadene is a past 4-H member and leader from Washington County. She and her husband Michael have three kids, Mikala, Johnathan, and Jordyn. When she moved to Portage County she was committed to starting a county-wide dog project. Teaming up with Paula they have taken a struggling, almost non-existent dog project to a project that is thriving with new events and exciting youth leadership opportunities. Nadene is also on the state 4-H Dog Committee and a Certified 4-H Dog Judge and an AKC Judge.

The 4-H Alumni Award was presented to Dylan Warzynski. Dylan grew up in Portage County and currently lives in Almond with his wife Frankie. Like his mother he grew up in the Portage County 4-H program where he served as a 4-H member for 10 years in the Almond Busy Bees 4-H Club. Since joining 4-H and as an adult he has dedicated much of his career to agriculture and agriculture projects. He is active in the Animal Sciences particularly in Beef, Sheep and Swine. He is a great advocate for youth in agriculture; encouraging youth to get involved and supporting them when they do. At the fairs he assists during judging and spends most of the weekend in the barn making sure everyone is enjoying a safe, educational, and fun environment. As a 4-Her Dylan has shown or judged livestock at the Amherst and Rosholt Fairs, the Wisconsin State Fair, and the State Meats Judging Contest. He has received the Portage County 4-H Large Animal Science Award, and the Key Award.

The Friend of 4-H Award was presented to Gerard Wroblewski and Lisa Mercurio-Wroblewski. Gerard and Lisa have been involved in the Portage County 4-H Program for many years. Lisa is will be starting her 23rd year as a Portage County 4-H Leader and Gerard his 18th year as 4-H leader. They have four children, Drew, Allison, Frankie, and Karol, who all grew up in Portage County 4-H. Gerard has been an active member of the Portage County Market Animal Committee since 2005 and from 2007 to 2016 he served as Vice-Chair of the committee. Through his dedication, vision, and leadership he has provided strong direction and innovative programs. He organized and co-taught several county-wide market animal committee youth meetings and organized, planned and chaired the Rosholt Fair Market Animal Committee Bidder/Buyer recognition event. Lisa Mercurio-Wroblewski has spent 22 years as a leader in the 4-H program. She has served as an active leader in her community club and strong leader at the County 4-H level. Throughout her career she helped plan, organize and chaperone several educational events and travel experiences. In 2014 she and another leader took 13 youth delegates to our state capital to celebrate our Wisconsin 4-H Centennial and introduce our delegates to their state legislators. Lisa also served on the 4-H Leaders Board as President, Vice President and Director. She has also been an advisor to our 4-H Ambassadors.

Matt Jacowski of the Portage County Agriculture & Extension Education Committee conducted the installation of the 2019 Portage County Adult & Teen Officers. 2019 4-H Leaders Association Board: President: Paula Kropidlowski (County Wide); Vice President: Debra Helbach (Tomorrow River Voyagers); Secretary: Marilyn Pederson (Carson Climbers); Treasurer: Jan Miller (Rosholt Pioneers); Directors: Kathy Glodowski (Nelsonville Zippy Zees), Agnes Mallek (Junction City Golden Stars), Betty Pionek (Casimer Boosters), Michelle Waltenberg (Nelsonville Zippy Zees), Candice Wolosek (Plover Clovers). 2019 4-H Teen Leaders Board: President: Natasha Ockwig (Rosholt Pioneers); Vice President: Alyse Gruna (Rosholt Pioneers) Secretary: Isabella Printz (Rosholt Pioneers); Treasurer: Harleigh Carlson (Nelsonville Zippy Zees); Historian: Cora Kertzman (Rosholt Pioneers); Directors: Abigail Helbach (Tomorrow River Voyagers); Nathan Ockwig (Rosholt Pioneers), Clare Viau (Sunnyside Climbers), and Annika Waltenberg (Nelsonville Zippy Zees).

LEADERS APPRECIATION BANQUET

Left to right: Dylan Warzynski: 2018 4-H Alumni Award Winner;

Lisa Mercurio-Wroblewski & Gerard Wroblewski: 2018 Friend of 4H

Award Winners

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4-H AWARDS PROGRAM

4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H youth were recognized for these life skills at the November 11, 2018 Portage County 4-H Awards Program, held at the Jensen Center in Amherst. All 4-H youth leaders are encouraged to complete a 4-H record book that summarizes their yearlong efforts in their 4-H club and their project work. The following County awards were presented based on this past year's leadership:

The Club Secretary Award went to Natasha Ockwig of the Rosholt Pioneers.

The Club Historian Award went to Claire Lewallen of the Nelsonville Zippy Zees and Carson Kaminski of the Casimer Boosters.

The Family, Health & Home Award went to Juniper Rydberg and Lucy Gwidt of the Casimers Boosters.

The Environmental Education Award went to Annika Waltenberg of the Nelsonville Zippy Zees.

The Plant and Soil Science Award went to Seth Peters of the Sunnyside Climbers and Zachary Kolodziej of the Casimer Boosters.

The Large Animal Science Award went to Bailey Adams of the Sunnyside Climbers and Abigail Helbach of the Tomorrow River Voyagers.

The Small Animal Science Award went to Samantha Carlson of the Nelsonville Zippy Zees and Joshua Kolodziej of the Casimer Boosters.

The Cultural Arts Award went to Ashley Studzinski of the Rosholt Pioneers.

The County Youth Leader Award went to Samantha Carlson of the Nelsonville Zippy Zees, Seth Peters of the Sunnyside Climbers, and Abigail Helbach of the Tomorrow River Voyagers.

The Teen Leader Award went to Bailey Adams of the Sunnyside Climbers and Natasha Ockwig of the Rosholt Pioneers.

The 2017 Graduates are: Tessa Wolosek (Eager Eagles), Megan Guzman (Eager Eagles), Jasmine Wierzba (Eager Eagles), Samantha Wierzba (Eager Eagles), Maren Herndon (Nelsonville Zippy Zees), Heather Pearson (River Valley Riders), Erin Soucek (River Valley Riders), McKenzie Glodowski (Rosholt Pioneers), Nathan Glodowski (Rosholt Pioneers), Karol Wroblewski (Rosholt Pioneers), Ben Walkush (Sunnyside Climbers), Suzanna Viau (Sunnyside Climbers), Olivia Lehman (Tomorrow River Voyagers), Shelby Stuczynski (Tomorrow River Voyagers), and Shayna Cisewski (Tomorrow River Voyagers).

4-H members receive recognition as they progress through their 4-H career. Youth were honored for reaching the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Honor, and Excellence point levels. Also honored were Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference delegates, Citizenship Washington Focus delegates, Leadership Washington Focus delegates, U. S. Space Camp delegates, National 4-H Congress delegates, 4-H Ambassadors, first-year 4-H members, Cloverbuds, and Portage County 4-H Teen Leaders’ Board Members.

Right: Chando Horvath & Maria Dade give a presentation

on their time spent as Citizenship Washington Focus

delegates.

Thanks to the Sunnyside Climbers for donating the

wonderful backdrop.

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STRICT DECEMBER 15 DEADLINE! If you plan to enter beef, swine, or sheep in the 2019 Rosholt Fair Market Animal Show and Sale, you must sign up for the Market Animal Project by December 15, 2018. You can sign up in multiple ways: Download and mail in the paper form at from http://

portage.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications/ (a copy was also in the October/November 4-H Courier)

Enroll fully online by visiting:

https://tinyurl.com/RosholtFair

MARKET ANIMAL PROJECT

MARKET ANIMAL PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 @ 2:00 PM

Portage County Library

1001 Main St, Stevens Point WI

Members will receive their rule books and an explanation

of the project. Note that members who do not get their

rule book at the Kick-Off Meeting will need to pick it up

from the Extension Office.

Please contact us at 715-346-1462 or

lisa.henriksen@ces.uwex.edu by February 1 if

you are showing Beef, Swine, Sheep, or Dairy

at the Wisconsin State Fair!

DUE: APRIL 14th If the animal that you will be exhibiting (dairy, beef, swine, horse, sheep, goat, dog, cat), is not owned by you or whomever you live with, then you must fill out a managerial contract (back of this page) and send it to the Extension Office 90 days before the fair.

Exhibitors must have owned or managed their animal for a minimum of three months prior to the fair, with the exception of spring dairy calves, lambs and junior doe goats which are less than 4 months old. Proof of this fact may be requested if any exhibits are questioned. Exhibits may be ruled out of competition by the fair superintendent if proof is not satisfactory. “Owned” is defined as being owned by the exhibitor or the persons who live at the exhibitor’s primary place of residence (includes partnerships). “Managed” is defined as having an approved Portage County Managerial Agreement on file in the 4-H office at least three months prior to the date of the fair for the animal(s) specified on the agreement.

MANAGERIAL AGREEMENTS

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Portage County

2019 MANAGERIAL AGREEMENT (Cattle, Horses, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Poultry, Rabbits, Dogs, Cats, Alpacas)

Due no later than April 14th.

Name _________________________________________________Grade as of September, 2018_________

Address _______________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________

Name of 4-H Club/FFA Organization ________________________________________________________

Description of animal(s) you plan to manage (be specific i.e., breed, age, etc.) ________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Name and address of owner ________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Location where animal(s) will be housed ______________________________________________________

Date Managerial Agreement will begin _______________________________________________________

Note: Animal(s) must be managed for at least 3 months prior to the date of the fair in

order for you to be eligible to exhibit them at the fair.

Describe your involvement in the management of the above animal(s). Please include what you will be

doing and how often you will do it. (Be specific i.e., 3 days/wk)

Feeding: _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Sanitation (cleaning stalls/pens): ___________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Health Maintenance: Please include who will pay for vaccinations, health papers, etc. ________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Preparing animal(s) for show: Describe who will be training and fitting animal(s). ___________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Any other responsibilities you have which involve the above animal(s). ___________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Do you plan to exhibit animal(s) at the Amherst Fair, Rosholt Fair or at both fairs? ________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of General Leader/FFA Advisor _____________________________________________________

I agree to abide by this Managerial Agreement:

Member’s Signature ______________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature ________________________________________________________________

Owner’s Signature ________________________________________________________________________

All Managerial Agreements are subject to review by the Portage County 4-H Leaders Board.

Mail completed Managerial Agreement to: Connie Creighton Portage County UW-Extension 1462 Strongs Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481

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4-H Leaders Meeting Minutes Portage County 4-H Leaders Board - August 2018 The Portage County 4-H Leaders Association Board Meeting of 8-20-18 was called to order by President Michelle Waltenberg at 7:07 pm in the Courthouse Annex. Pledges were recited and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Jan Miller and Lisa Mercurio (Rosholt Pioneers), Paula Kropidlowski (County-Wide), Marilyn Pederson (Carson Climbers), Debra Helbach (Tomorrow River Voyagers) Kathy Glodowski and Michelle Waltenberg (Nelsonville Zippy Zees) and Connie Creighton, 4-H Youth Development Agent MINUTES: Approved as presented OFFICER REPORT: Treasurer's Report: Checking: $6232.74 Savings: $ 148.58 Outstanding bills: sales tax on plant sale and plat book sales OLD BUSINESS: Amherst Fair Food Stand – Repairs needed to replace ropes on windows. Michelle and Karen will discuss and determine who to hire for repairs. Countertop also needs repair. Timeline to be completed is prior to State Dog Show. Rosholt Fair – Clean Up scheduled for Sunday, August 26th at 1:00 pm. Connie will send out reminder cards and an email blast. Dr. Barb will meet with barn supervisors at 1:30 pm to discuss expectations of caring for animals. Connie plans to change location of Youth Exhibit Committee meeting to the 4-H office or the Legion Hall to improve atmosphere for having discussions. Computers will be used this year to check in all exhibits except animals. Next year, the dog show will be moved to the weekend Wisconsin 4-H Fall Forum – November 2-4 at Green Lake. The Waltenberg family will be attending and are willing to chaperone other youth. 4-H Leaders Banquet – November 9th at the Courthouse Annex. Karen is working with Ambrosias. Need a club to make table decorations. Leaders will bring desserts. 4-H Awards Program – November 11th at Jensen Center, Amherst. Due dates: record books due to Club Leader by September 28th, regular awards nomination form due to 4-H office by October 4th and special 4-H Awards nomination forms and record books due to 4-H office by October 8th. NEW BUSINESS: Awards – Looking for suggestions for 4-H Alumni, Friend of 4-H and Volunteer of the Year Awards. Any suggestions? 4-H Online Re-Enrollment Period – September 5th through November 15th. Connie reminded leaders that previous year will be closed out so recommend printing club member information before September 4th. Elections – Nominating committee will need to submit names of candidates interested in being the Vice-President or a Director. Karen Jastromski’s director position needs to be filled. Lisa recommended talking to leaders at the fair. IRS Reporting and Club Charters - Due to the Extension Office October 1st. Forms have been sent out to Leaders. Mandatory Charter Renewal Training – 45 minutes to 1 hour. Attendance at Expansion and Review Committee qualifies for this training. DATCP Inspection – September 20th, to look at health records from fairs State Dog Show – Entries are coming in. Jan Connie, Nadene and Paula will meet at the County Annex on August 27th at 4 pm. Plat Book Request From Planning and Zoning – Committee members (4 or 5) have requested free or discounted copies of the Portage County Plat Book. County does have access to an electronic copy because they are ad sponsors. Motion to deny request, seconded and passed. Jan stated that it appears plat book sales have decreased from previous years. Requested permission to sell plat book at the FSA office if they are willing to do that. Suggestion made to check with the Stevens Point Convention Center. Jan will check at banks currently selling the plat books to make sure they have signs. Other: Dog Show Concessions – Need organization to provide food sales during State Dog Show starting Friday at 10 am, limited hours on Saturday and all-day Sunday. Recommendation to contact Amherst FFA and Conservation Club. Also looking for class sponsors for State Dog Show. Cloverbud Day Camp – Successful event held on Friday at the YMCA. Had enough chaperones. Nine youth participated in event with 21 in attendance for family meal consisting of pizza, watermelon, veggies and cookies. Youth paid $4.00 per person. YMCA only charged us $2. Agent Report - Connie needs pictures from State Fair participants. Help is needed for fair clean-up Sunday. Fair packets were handed out. Meeting adjourned 8:23 pm.

Portage County 4-H Leaders Association - September 2018 The Portage County 4-H Leaders Association Meeting of 9-17-18 was called to order by President Michelle Waltenberg at 7:02 pm in the Courthouse Annex. Pledges were recited and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Lisa Mercurio-Wroblewski (Rosholt Pioneers), Marilyn Pederson (Carson Climbers), Debra Helbach and Karen Jastromski (Tomorrow River Voyagers) Lynette and Candice Wolosek (Plover Clovers), Kathy Glodowski and Michelle Waltenberg (Nelsonville Zippy Zees) Pat Mrozinski and Betty Pionek (Casimer Boosters) Paula Kropidlowski (County-Wide) and Connie Creighton, 4-H Youth Development Agent Additions to Agenda – Ambassadors and Plat Book Advertising MINUTES: Minutes were approved as presented. OFFICER REPORT: Treasurer's Report: Checking: $5928.83 Savings: $ 148.58 Secretary’s Report: TR Voyagers submitted a photo of their display at the school open house. Display attracted two new families to their club. OLD BUSINESS: Rosholt Fair – Youth Exhibit Committee meeting scheduled for October 2nd, 7:00 pm at the Courthouse Annex. Fair went well. Thanks to Karen and Richard for closing building. Judges were discussed. Financial Report and Club Charters – Due 10-1 to Extension Office. Record books – need bronze award recipients so we can order name plates. Have them to 4-H Office by 10-8. Mandatory Charter Renewal Training Connie presenting – Every club has to have goals and smart plans. State has levels we need to meet, if not county, then leader’s responsibility. Minutes need to be mailed to every club leader. Outreach program ideas were suggested: Talk to Imelda Horvath about the cultural festival as she is on the board. Get Ambassadors involved. (Lisa will look into it), Club or group training: increase opportunities to lead and mentor, Special Olympics, Dog Training, Camps, Expansion and Review will be incorporated into mandated Charter training. 4-H Re-Enrollments – Due November 15th Fall Forum - November 2-4 at Green Lake Michelle praised Fall Forum, advocating to get more 4-Hers to attend, mentioning the agenda. State and County Dog Shows – 35 counties registered. Need more volunteers, need a judge (dog related arts, crafts, photography). Anyone who volunteers will receive a T-shirt. Do media blitz – channel 7 & 9 (after the fact). Discussion: Non-payment by deadline. NEW BUSINESS: Board Members: Paula Kropidlowski – President, Debra Helbach - Vice-President, Marilyn Pederson – Secretary, Jan Miller – Treasurer, Directors: Betty Pionek, Agnes Mallek, Candice Wolosek, Kathy Glodowski, Michelle Waltenberg (Need more directors)

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Portage County 4-H Leaders Association - September 2018—Continued Volunteer of the Year – Nadine Seymour and Paula Kropidlowski, Friend of 4-H – Lisa and Gerard Wroblewski 4-H Alumni – Lynette Wolosek Record Book Committee: Debra Helbach (chair), Michelle, Annika and Jesse Waltenberg, Candace Wolosek and Kathy Glodowski Teen Trip delegation #s – The Port. Cty 4-H scholarships winners might not get the trip they received the scholarship for as the state is applying a first come first serve rule to getting selected for the trip. In some cases youth will need to apply for the trip in 4-H online before they interview for the trip. FYI - There is no Adv. Space Camp Scholarship available (1 teen had applied – trip cost is $1500) they could come to the Leaders Association and ask for scholarship. Amherst Fair Food Stand – Pay $100 to Amherst Fair Board. Other expense $909.95. Income $1958.65. Profit $848,70. Will use profits to repair building. Gary Ross to repair countertops. Contact Tim Pederson. Leaders Banquet – Menu: broasted chicken, beef pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower salad, decaf coffee, milk and lemonade. Charge $75.00 to come to Annex. 3 and under free, 4-12 ½ price. Board will bring desserts. Marilyn will play music and Karen will set up. All kids that went to state will be recognized. Awards Program – November 11th at the Jensen Center Other Ambassadors – Lisa Advisor Discussion – dress code (listen to kids) Fair Book Committee – Jan has volunteered to chair. Contact her if interested in helping. Plat Book Ads – Hunting: Buyers Guide, Community Spirit, Portage County Gazette Motion to look into ads to sell plat books. Meeting adjourned at 9:11 pm

Casimer Boosters Club Report - September 2018

We started the meeting with roll-call, secretary’s report, and treasurer’s report. We first talked about the old business which was record books, and the Rosholt Fair. We had many members who helped at the Rosholt Fair by either setting up or taking down barn decorations. We also had some members who participated at a fair other than the Portage County Fairs this year. We then switched to new business which was the due date for the record books, and the upcoming Rib Mountain trip planned for October 14th. We then talked about our club charter and what goals we as a club wanted to set for next year. Lastly, we talked about National 4H week and that we would be planning on hanging 4H related posters up in the elementary school. We then adjourned the meeting. Maia Zalewski, Club Secretary

Casimer Boosters Club Report - October 2018

We opened the meeting with pledges, roll call, secretary’s report, and treasurer’s report. We started off at old business which included: record books which were due (Turn it in to Bonnie if you haven’t yet), national 4-H week, and the club charter. For the club charter, we set a club goal to put up a library display promoting 4-H. For new business we discussed a possible nursing home visit, the leader’s banquet (Nov.9th), and re-enrollment time. Re-enrollment is due but November 1st. Contact Sarah Gwidt if you have any questions. In new business we also talked about the Rib Mountain ski lift trip on October 14th. It will be held at 1:00 and each member will pay $6 as the club pays the rest. The Amherst fair premiums were also handed out during this time. Soon enough, it was time to do the new officer elections. For 2019 our president will be Zoe Zalewski, our vice president will be Josh Kolodziej, our secretary will be Carson Kaminski, our treasurer will be Quinten Brezinski , our reporter will be Lucy Gwidt (me), our historian will be Maia Zalewski, and our recreation leaders will be Zach Kolodziej and Juniper Rydberg. We ended the meeting and enjoyed treats. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 13th. Please note that it is on a TUESDAY not a Monday. Lucy Gwidt, Club Reporter

Casimer Boosters Club Report - November 2018

We started the meeting with pledge, then secretary’s report, followed by treasurer’s report. We went straight into old business which included the leader’s banquet, awards ceremony, and bingo at the nursing home. The bingo had a great turnout and was lots of fun! For the leader’s banquet both Greg and Lori Kolodziej were recognized. We moved on to new business which included a possible library display, possible bowling in January, Rosholt Fair premiums, the potluck (Dec.2nd), and bell ringing. For the potluck, each member should bring a $5 item for the gift exchange and a dish to pass. For bell ringing, we will have 2 groups that cover the time of 4:00 to 6:00. It will be held on Monday, Nov.26th at Shopko in Stevens Point. Afterwards, we will go to Politos. We were all reminded that enrollments are due soon, too. We ended the meeting with a talk from a speaker for Veterans Day. Tom Mrozinski is a Vietnam veteran and he spoke about what it was like and what he did to help the other soldiers. Lucy Gwidt, Club Reporter

Plover Clovers Club Report - November 2018 President Lily called the meeting to order at 6:18 pm. Everyone said the pledges. Prayer was said and potluck was served. Secretary's report was read by Lily and approved as read. Treasurer's report was read by Maria. No changes required. Archery committee-No updates. OLD BUSINESS: Chondo talked about the citizen Washington focus trip. Brook and Laynie talked about a slide show that they made for their school class to promote kids to join 4-H. Rosholt fair checks were handed out. Scrap book was discussed-Isherwoods have one that they started. Talked about the 4-H awards and those who attended talk about it. Jackie did the installation of officers. Roll call was taken. Clover bud committee report was given. Dec 1, 2018 Clover Buds & Explorers will meet at Schmeekle from 1:00 to 3:00pm. The kids will make CHRISTMAS cards for the elderly. NEW BUSINESS: Nov 29 is officer training. The HOLIDAY FOOD BASKET was discussed. Nicole is bringing the basket to a four person family. Levi made motion that the club provide a basket for a four person family. Brook 2nd. Talked about charter training. Alyson and Sharon are going to attend. Enrollment reminder -due Nov 15. Talked about the 2019-2022 fair book. We introduced a new member. Chondo made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Brook 2nd. Brook and Laynie presented their slide show on promoting people to join 4-H. Brooklynn Trzebiatowski, Club Secretary

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