Taylor County 4-H Newsletter

July/August 2015

Greetings 4-H Families and Friends!

As this newsletter is being prepared, many of your kids and I are enjoying the splendors of Camp Upham Woods. This is our first year camping here, and I think it’s going to be a wonderful, amazing experience! Over the next few weeks, check our Facebook page and see some of the fun pictures and stories of our adventures. But camp isn’t the only thing happening in 4-H! Fair is just a few weeks away! You should all be registered at this point and getting your projects finished to show off everything you’ve learned this year. I can’t wait to see all the neat things you’ve done. As this 4-H year draws to a close (4-H year starts on July 1), remember it’s time to start planning for next year already! Charter information and enrollment forms will be coming soon. This last year has seen some amazing things happen, and you should all be proud. I want to give a special thanks to all of the volunteers who make 4-H possible, both inside our organization and outside of it. The Fair Board has worked so hard this year, and you’re all going to be amazed when you see the improvements to the grounds. The Federation has generously underwritten the purchase of new sheep and swine pens for the fairgrounds, along with donations from MASS and, I think, Farmer’s Union Juniors. Time Federal Savings Bank has made a donation towards new rabbit pens, and the Federation has paid for what was left so that we won’t have any more escapes in the rabbit barn! And wait until you see the work done to the Soda (and Pizza!) Stand! You should all be very proud to live and participate in a community that comes together to support our kids, and kudos for all the hard work people have done! With the start of the new year we’ll have Record Books to turn in, trips to apply for, Cultural Arts Fest, and so much more. If you have time, I encourage you to get involved with your club and with the Federation. Remember, many hands make light work! Laura

“Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rick Klemme, Cooperative

Extension, University of Wisconsin-Extension.”

In this issue Page

Calendar ................................. 2

4-H Food Stand/Soda Stand .. 3

Breaking News ....................... 4

Taylor County Fair .................. 6

Food Stand Schedule ............. 7

Record Books & County Awards ................................... 8

Leadership............................ 10

Opportunities Unlimited ........ 11

Forms ................................... 12

Final Thoughts ..................... 15

Mission of the Taylor County 4-H Program

Taylor County 4-H Program Will Provide Many Learning Experienc-es Through the Cooperation and

Leadership of Both the Youth Mem-bers and Adult Leaders

Taylor County Website:

taylor.uwex.edu

UW-Extension Office Phone Number:

715-748-3327 Laura — ext. 4 Cathy — ext. 9

Email Addresses: laura.fuller@ces.uwex.edu

cathy.mauer@ces.uwex.edu

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Newsletter items due

Federation Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Taylor County Fair — July 23-26 — Taylor County Fairgrounds

Clean up at Fairgrounds

MASS Carcass Show, 7 p.m.

Pinter’s Packing Taylor County Fair

Cloverbud Day Camp

YLO Soda Stand work day &

Food Stand prep

Wisconsin State Fair — August 6 -16— West Allis

Wisconsin State Fair — August 6-16th — West Allis

Food stand set-up 6-8 p.m.

Office Closed CAMP June 29-July 2

YLO Trip Action City

Wisconsin State Fair

Exhibits accepted at fair—check hours

Record Books/Project Awards, Trip Applications, & MPEs due August 31

MPE letters of

recommendation due

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TAYLOR COUNTY 4-H AT THE FAIR

ABOUT OUR 4-H FOOD STAND

The Taylor County 4-H Food Stand is the major fundraiser for the Federation of Taylor County 4-H. This food stand is staffed by 4-H members and volunteers. The proceeds from this food stand support 4-H programs and activities in this county:

4-H literature, curriculum and project

resource books.

Scholarships for graduating

members to further their education.

Sponsorships for youth attending

state and national conferences and trips.

Informative, hands-on project

workshops.

Support for our county 4-H events:

Summer Camp, STEM Camp, Cultural Arts Festival, Cloverbud Days, Day of Learning and Awards Banquet, and more!

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Friday-Sunday Lunch and dinner on Thursday

Please support 4-H & visit us during the fair!

See work schedule on page 7 of this newsletter.

Attention 4-H members in grades 6 & up:

Working in the Soda Stand is a lot of fun, and you can earn a trip*! To sign up for your shifts, call Laura. There is also a

spreadsheet online—the link is posted on the Facebook page and on the webpage at taylor.uwex.edu. We need at least 2-3

people for every 2-hour shift and more during the pulls!

*Trip details on p. 4

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Breaking News

SAVE THE DATES

Saturday October 31

Sunday, November 1 1-4 p.m.

Holy Rosary Community Hall

4-H Member in Good Standing

4-H members must be in good standing with their club and the county in order to be eligible for county awards, to represent Taylor County 4-H in state and national level events, and to receive reimbursements. Member-in-good-standing status will also be taken into consideration when future scholarships are awarded.

To be a member of good standing, you need to:

Re-enroll through 4-H Online by November 1.

Attend a minimum of three (3) club meetings.

Your club’s bylaws may require more meetings or community service than the county minimum. Please check with your club leader to make sure you are meeting both your club and the county’s member of good standing rules.

Cloverbud Day Thursday, July 9

9-11:30 a.m. at the

Medford UW-Extension Office

All Cloverbuds (grades K-2) are invited to join the Taylor County 4-H for fun, hands-on activities. All projects made during the camp can be entered in the Taylor County Fair. There is no cost for the camp, but RSVP (715-748-3327) is required by July 6 so we can purchase supplies.

2015-16 Enrollment Re-enrollment and new enrollment will again be through 4-H Online. Project guides and charter renewal forms will be available for pick-up again this year, by September 4. They will need to be filled out and returned to the UW-Extension Office no later than November 1.

It is imperative that members enroll on time and charters are returned by November 1. These deadlines are set by the State Office for grant reporting information. Please make sure to give yourself enough time to get this taken care of so we can have a wonderful New 4-H Year!

4-H Fiscal Year Ended June 30 Attention leaders and treasurers: The end of the state’s fis-cal year is also the end our 4-H financial year. Charters, fi-nancial records, and excess funds plans will all be distribut-ed in the re-enrollment packets ready in early September. Charters are due November 1.

YLO Summer Award Trip

This trip is open to any 4-H member who just completed 6th grade or higher. The destination of this year’s trip will be Action City in Eau Claire on July 30th.

To earn the trip, youth will need to:

Participate in two community service projects. Projects that count for this include:

-Trick-or-Treat for the Hungry (last October) -Summer Camp counselor (this summer) -Helper at Cloverbud Day (July 9) -Pre-fair prep at Soda Stand or Food Stand -Post-fair clean-up at stands

Work a total of 4 hours (two 2-hour shifts) in the YLO Soda Stand at the Fair.

If you intend to go on the Award Trip, contact Laura by Friday, July 17 so she can plan transportation, purchase tickets, and send you a health form and

information letter.

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UW-Extension Office Holiday Hours

The Taylor County UW-Extension Office will be closed on the following dates in observance of holidays:

Independence Day — Friday, July 3

Labor Day — Monday, September 7

Thanksgiving Holiday — Thursday and Friday, November 26-27

Christmas Holiday — Thursday, December 24 (closing at noon) and Friday, December 25

New Years Holiday — Thursday, December 31 (closing at noon) and Friday, January 1

Address Changes

Please notify the UW-Extension office if

you move so we can update your address

in the computer. We

often get mail returned

due to changed and

incorrect addresses,

and the post office

charges us a fee for the

service with our

newsletters. If you or

someone in your club has not received

their 4-H newsletter in the mail, contact

us so we can correct our mailing list.

Taylor County 4-H is on

Facebook! http://www.fb.com/4h.taylorcounty

Like us on Facebook

and stay up to date

with the latest news,

announcements and

reminders.

“Care to Share”

What do you like about 4-H? What would

you like to change? The “Care to Share”

form gives people the opportunity to iden-

tify what is going well, what needs to be

improved and possible solutions. Copies

are available in each newsletter, at the

UW-Extension Office or online at our

website, taylor.uwex.edu.

Friendly Reminders Help us grow of field of

4-H Clovers!

The Federation of Taylor County 4-H is inviting you to show your 4-H pride at the Taylor County Fair! Here’s what you need to do:

1. Please draw a picture or write a few sentences to answer this question:

I’m in 4-H because ...

2. Cut out around the clover (we’ll punch the circles at the top for hanging), write your first name and last initial, grade and 4-H club on the back and give it to your leader. Club leaders will set due dates for their members. Leaders will need to bring clovers to the UW-Extension Office no later than July 15.

3. Look for your clover hanging at the 4-H Food Stand at the fair. We’ll return the clovers to your leaders after the fair.

The Federation will give cash awards for the top clovers in four individual categories: Cloverbuds (K-2), grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-13.

In addition, the club with the highest percentage of clovers returned will win $50!

National Youth Summit Series Washington D.C.

Grades 9-12

A series of national conferences for high school students. Opportunity to advance skills in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Three upcoming summits include

Maker: November 6-9, 2015

For those who like to invent, build, or experiment. Make what you can with a variety of materials, using your resourcefulness and creativity.

Agri-Science: January 15-18, 2016

Develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security, and sustainability. Includes hands-on educational experiences led by experts in the ag community.

Healthy Living: February 12-15, 2016

Address today's issues including nutrition education, physical fitness, wellness, and emotional well-being in the area of healthy living. Learn to create action plans to implement in your own community and teach other youth about what you have learned.

Participate as a team of two to ten with one adult mentor/chaperone. More info: www.nationalyouthsummit.org.

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Taylor County Fair

Cloverbud Fair Entries

Cloverbud members use hot pink Cloverbud fair exhibit cards and green entry tags for their fair entries.

If you need cards and tags, please contact your club leader. You may also get them at the 4-H office. Cloverbuds should attach a 3” x 5” or smaller picture of themselves to the pink exhibit card. The pictures can be picked up along with the exhibits on Sunday night.

REMEMBER: The Cloverbud fair card must accompany the Cloverbud project when brought to the exhibit building. Contact your club leader or Heidi Brandner, 715-678-6184, if you have questions.

Taylor County Fair Schedule

Wednesday, July 22

Noon-8 PM Open class entries accepted at Multipurpose Building

5 PM-8 PM Youth fair static and animal exhibit entries accepted

Cans for a Cause registered entry set-up**

Thursday, July 23

7-10 a.m. Open class entries accepted at Multipurpose Building

7 am-5 pm Cans for a Cause registered entry set-up**

7-11:30 am Static and animal exhibit entries accepted

noon Mandatory barn meeting in show ring

noon Open class judging begins

12:30 pm Livestock weigh-in begins

3 pm Sheep judging

5 pm Beef judging

5 pm Fair officially opens, opening ceremonies

5-10 pm Health Fair in Merchant Building

5-10 pm FUJ (Farmer’s Union Juniors) ice cream, vendors in Co-op building

5:30 pm Cans for a Cause contest judging begins

6 pm 5K Poker Run starts**

7 pm Vic Ferrari in Grandstands

Midnight Fair closes

Friday, July 24

8 am Static exhibits judging in Exhibits Hall

(Grader Shed)

8 am Rabbit judging

8 am Cloverbuds judging

9 am Swine judging

10 am-10 pm Health Fair in Merchant Building

10 am-10 pm Cans for a Cause, FUJ (Farmers Union Juniors) ice cream Co-op building

2 pm Goat judging

2:30 pm Mr. Concertina in Multipurpose Building

6 pm MASS (Market Animal Show & Sale Auction

7:30 pm Wisconsin Tractor Pullers in Grandstand

Music in Entertainment Tent

Midnight Fair closes

Saturday, July 25

8 am Exotics judging

9 am Horse pleasure class

9 am Dairy judging

(Over the Hill Dairy Contest to follow)

10 am-10 pm Co-op and Merchant Buildings open

6 pm Central WI Pullers in Grandstand

8 pm Wise Guys in Entertainment Tent

Midnight Fair closes

Sunday, July 26

8:30 am Horse Gymkhana class

9 am Dog judging

9 am Cat/small animal judging

10 am-5 pm Co-op and Merchant Buildings open

11:30 am Pinewood Derby registration

noon Junior Amateur Talent Competition

1 pm Pinewood Derby competition

3 pm Mini Rod show in Grandstands

4:30 pm MASS Animals Released

5 pm Official Fair Closing Ceremonies

5 pm All youth animal and static exhibits released

5-7 pm Cans for a Cause take-down

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The Federation of Taylor County 4-H provides financial support many of the activities our members enjoy. The Taylor County Fair 4-H Food Stand is the biggest fundraising event for the 4-H Leaders Federation.

DATE CLUB WORKERS NEEDED # ADULTS

Monday, July 20 Everyone is welcome ........ 4-6 Set-up 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 22 Everyone is welcome ........ 2-3 Food Prep 11:00 am to ? Thursday, July 23 1st Shift 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Little Farmers ....................... 8-10 ........................ 3 2nd Shift 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm Deer Creek Comets ............. 9-12 ........................ 3 Friday, July 24 1st Shift 7:30 am to 1:30 pm Diamond Lakers .................. 10-13 ...................... 4 2nd Shift 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm Countrysiders ...................... 11-15 ...................... 5 3rd Shift 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm Liberty .................................. 11-15 ...................... 5 Saturday, July 25 1st Shift 7:30 am to 1:30 pm Little Black Bears ................. 11-14 ...................... 4 2nd Shift 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm Poplar Grove ....................... 11-14 ...................... 5 3rd Shift 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm Lucky Hills ........................... 11-14 ...................... 5 Sunday, July 26 1st Shift 8:00 am to 2:30 pm Thrifty-Go-Getters ................ 13-16 ...................... 4 2nd Shift 2:00 am to 8:30 pm Little Whispers ..................... 13-16 ...................... 5 Clean-up 7-10 pm Everyone is Welcome ........ 5-10 & Inventory Monday, July 27 Clean-up 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Everyone is Welcome ........ 5-10

If you cannot work during your clubs allotted time, you are welcome to work a different shift. Please call and find out where extra help is needed:

Gina Timm at (715) 669-5278 or the UW-Extension Office at (715)748-3327

2015 Food Stand

Work Schedule

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County Awards & Record Books

We hope you’ve had time to review the record book pages referred to in the May/June newsletter. If you have not already started your record book, now is the time to do so! Don’t wait until the last minute. The most successful record books are done with thought and care, and you’ll also learn more than rushing through it.

Why should you do a record book? Here are two reasons:

Keeping accurate records teaches you life skills and reflects on your ability to carry through on your projects until completion. When you write down all that you have done, I can almost guarantee that you will be amazed at your accomplishments. You won’t be able to hide your sense of pride and you will be inspired to try even more. There is a certain magic to writing. The record book will also become a portfolio showing experience, long term commitment and leadership, all great items when building a resume. It can make a significant difference.

By completing these and submitting them to your organizational leader, you become eligible to win recognition pins and seals for your project work.

What pages need to be in my record book? Members complete portions of their record book based on their grade in the 2014-15 4-H year (the grade you just completed, not the grade you are going into this fall). The older you are, the more we expect you to be able to do.

Cloverbuds

Optional—Cloverbud Record Book Page Grades 3-8

Lifeskills and Goal Setting

Reflection

Optional—Project Summary

Project seals request completed and signed by leader Grades 9-13

Lifeskills and Goal Setting

Reflection

Project Summary for each project you are requesting an award

Outstanding Project Award request completed and signed by leader

Printable record book pages are available online at http://taylor.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/record-books or you may e-mail cathy.mauer@ces.uwex.edu to have them sent to you electronically. You may also pick up copies at the UW-Extension office, but please call ahead.

The green record book covers, printed on card stock, are also available in the UW-Extension office, and we have a very limited number of ring binders available. If you prefer, you may use your own binder or report cover to hold your book, keeping in mind neatness and a formal presentation for your record book. Record books are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31 at the UW-Extension office.

Record Books and Project Awards

MPE (Member Program Evaluation)

Resume and Interview

The Federation is revamping the MPE process to make it more applicable to real world situations. In addition to their record book, applicants for award trips (see list on page 11) and the Key Award will complete a cover letter and resume, due August 31. Guidelines will be available at the UW-Extension office in mid-July. Youth also will need to request a letter of recommendation from an adult who is not a relative. This letter should be sent directly to the UW-Extension Office (please supply an addressed stamped envelope) and must be received by August 31.

Applicants will then complete an interview with the Federation Executive Board on Wednesday evening, September 9. Youth will be notified of their interview time prior to the meeting. Youth in grades 8 and older will receive a letter with more details after the Federation’s July meeting.

Amanda Bresina

Horse Camp Award

This award will be given to a Taylor County 4-H Horse Project member. The recipient will receive $300.00 toward a horse camp of choice.

To qualify you must:

Be an active 4-H horse project member.

Show at the Taylor County Fair.

Write a report on your horse project: why it has been valuable to you, what you have learned, and how will you share horse camp experience with other members. Use your own style for writing this report.

Deadline for this report is the last Monday in August (August 31 this year). All members applying for this award will be interviewed at the same time as the MPE applicants (September 9) and will be selected by that committee.

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Leader of the Year Award

Send in a one page or less description of why your nominated leader should be the Leader of the Year.

These nominations should come in with the Record Books and MPEs on the last Monday in August (August 31).

Bernice Brandner Memorial Leadership Award

1. Person needs to be nominated by a current 4-H

member/leader and/or club.

2. Person has to have been a 4-H leader (past or present) for at least 1 year.

3. Awards will not be given posthumously.

4. Letter needs to demonstrate what made (makes) that person a good leader and why they are deserving of the Memorial award.

5. Letters are to be mailed directly to the Award presenter (address below).

6. Please enclose contact information for the applicant and also who is submitting the letter so they can be reached for any questions.

7. REMEMBER — this is not the Leader of the Year Award. This is a separate award intended to recognize leaders that demonstrate the same values and dedication to 4-H that Bernice Brandner did. They should have participated in 4-H activities in addition to the club level, such as Summer Camp, award trip chaperone, Project Discovery Days, Cultural Arts Festival, Dairy Breakfast, etc., and be an active ambassador for 4-H by involvement in community service projects and by active recruitment of new members and leaders.

8. Deadline for applications: September 15.

9. Letters will be reviewed and the selected person will be contacted before the Awards Banquet, so they can be there for the award presentation.

10. Please contact the award presenter with any questions.

Send letters of nomination and direct questions to: Lanice Szomi W5101 Correction Lane Medford, WI 54451 Phone: 715-748-2269

Past Recipients Include: Ron Sromek

Deloris Larson Florette Kohn

George Larson Vi Jensen Kitty Rau

Tim Conway Holly Sromek

Lynette Marthaler Virginia Ustianowski

Club Secretary Books

Club Secretary Books are also due in the UW-Extension Office by the last Monday in August (August 31). As in past years, these books will be evaluated, and the top books will receive cash prizes for their clubs.

Be a part

of our slide show!

We are looking for photos to use in the slide show presentation at the 2015

Awards Banquet. The show will highlight

all the fun and helpful things 4-H clubs do throughout the year.

We ask that you submit photos as JPEGs (please include short descriptions) or as

PowerPoint slides. These need to be

submitted by September 15 so we can create the slide show for the banquet.

E-mail photos to laura.fuller@ces.uwex.edu or stop in our

office with a flash drive or CD/DVD.

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Mandatory Leader Training for

This Charter/4-H Year

This year we are going to try something different for our leader training. We will be participating in a series of webinars provided by the North Central Region of the National 4-H Council. Volunteer Forum is an opportunity for volunteers to connect with Extension professionals and other volunteers from across a twelve state region, which includes the states of. The Forum also provides volunteers with a chance to gain knowledge and skills that can be used and shared as they work with 4-H youth in their own state, county, and community.

Volunteers who work with 4-H youth in any capacity may participate in the North Central Region Volunteer Forum.

Find the Heart of 4-H The 2015 North Central Region Volunteer Forum will be held as an e-Forum to allow for greater participation by 4-H volunteers in the twelve states of the North Central Region. Topics and dates for the e-Forum include:

The HEART of Belonging Tuesday, October 8, 2015, 6-7:30pm

Learn how to guide youth in developing a list of club or group expectations that accommodates all members, to support youth with special needs, and discover resources to help you I your role as a caring adult. Leave with activities that will help you foster positive behavior, belonging, and inclusion in your club!

The HEART of Community Thursday, November 5, 2015, 6-7:30pm

Volunteers in this session will be prepared to help youth find their voices as they become actively engaged in their communities. The session will include resources and models to incorporate mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence as you include citizenship activities in a 4-H setting.

Encouraging the HEART of Leadership Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 7-8:30

Young people do not magically become leaders at age 13! Leadership is nurtured from their first 4-H experience. You’ll receive tools to help inspire youth of all ages to discover and develop independence and mastery.

Leadership

Wisconsin 4-H Fall Forum

Wisconsin State 4-H

Adult and Youth Council's Annual Meeting

Saturday, November 7—Sunday, November 8

What is Fall Forum? The purpose of Fall Forum is the annual meeting of the Wisconsin State 4-H Adult Leader Council (ALC) and Wisconsin State 4-H Youth Leader Council (YLC). The Fall Forum is a living demonstration of youth adult partnerships at their highest level.

Who attends Fall Forum? Each county has one adult delegate that serves on ALC. In addition, ALC has provided the opportunity for one youth delegate from a county to attend Fall Forum. Other attendees include current ALC Board members, current YLC members and invited YLC candidates.

What happens at Fall Forum? Each of the 72 Wisconsin counties selects at least one adult and one youth 4-H volunteer to actively participate in Fall Forum. The adult volunteer delegates are considered the members of the Wisconsin 4-H Adult Leader Council with a one year term and this serving as their annual meeting. The Forum provides volunteers the opportunity to learn, teach, network, and discuss critical issues and initiatives with the 4-H Youth Development program area on policies and direction affecting Wisconsin 4-H. Volunteers practice and demonstrate youth adult partnerships at the highest level through this experience. The experience involves adult 4-H volunteers that are members of the Wisconsin State 4-H Adult Leader Council Board (ALC) and the Wisconsin State 4-H Youth Leader Council (YLC). These volunteer leaders are selected through a statewide process to provide leadership and support for all 4-H volunteers.

Fall Forum gives each county the opportunity to have a voice in the future of Wisconsin 4-H. Let your voice be heard through attending this year's Fall Forum. During business meetings, ALC will select the ALC Board member and YLC votes on new YLC members.

Fall Forum is made available by two grants and a nominal registration fee from all participants. Thank you the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and Monsanto for their generous contributions to make this event possible.

Registration for 2015 Fall Forum is done through 4-H Online. The Federation has agreed to underwrite the cost of leaders (teen and adult) who wish to attend this amazing event! If you’re interested, contact the office for more information.

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Opportunities Unlimited

Note: 4-H members awarded trips must their maintain “member of good standing” at the club and county levels.

MPE information is on p. 8.

Citizenship Washington Focus Various dates in June & July For members in grades 10-12

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth from across the country. Participants must be at least 15 years of age at the time of the trip. Every summer thousands of young people stay at the National 4-H Conference Center, near Washington, D.C., to participate in this week-long program. Delegates participate in workshops at the National 4-H Center, visit with U.S. Congressmen and Senators, and tour significant sites in the Washington D.C. area.

Total cost is approximately $1,200, which includes transportation, meals and lodging. The Federation of Taylor County 4-H will pay 75% of the cost and members pay the remainder. If selected for the Citizenship Washington D.C. Focus Trip, you will have a choice of four different weeks in June or July to attend the trip.

~Must complete record book and MPE process~

National 4-H Congress: Atlanta, Ga.

November 27–December 2, 2015 For members in grades 10-12

The 2015 National 4-H Congress will be held in Atlanta, Ga., November-December 2015. The maximum age for attendance is 18 as of January 1, 2015. National 4-H Congress focuses on leadership, careers, and community service. The cost of the National 4-H Congress trip will be approximately $1,000. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation sponsors a portion of the cost. The Federation of Taylor County 4-H will pay 75% of the trip cost.

~Must complete record book and MPE process~

Registration deadline is past. Check later for 2016 info.

Key Award

The Key Award is the most prestigious award that a 4-H member can receive. This award is based on a member's total 4-H record, projects, leadership, and activity involvement. Up to two members can be selected. Winners are announced at the county 4-H Award presentation in November.

~Must complete record book and MPE process~

National 4-H Conference: Washington D.C.

April 2016 For members in grades 10-12

Members may apply for the 2016 National 4-H Conference to be held in Washington D.C. This trip is for members no older than 18 years of age as of January 1, 2016. If you are selected to represent Taylor County, you will need to complete a two-page application and submit it to the state 4-H office by December. The state 4-H program selects the top six candidates to represent the state at the conference. This special opportunity allows you to join 300 other youth in forming plans and recommending changes for the 4-H program. Your recommendations will be sent to all states, national Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programming.

~Must complete record book and MPE process~

Space Camp April 2016

For members in grades 6-8

4-H Missions in Space program is a fun-filled weekend at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center where participants will complete a simulated Space Shuttle mission, experience training simulators, tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and learn about becoming an astronaut.

The total cost of U.S. Space Camp is approximately $525. The Federation will pay 75% of the fee and the member pays the remainder.

~Application through 4-H Online~

Wisconsin State 4-H and Youth Conference

June 2016 For members in grades 7-10

A four-day event held on the UW-Madison Campus. Members must be in Grades 7-10 as of January 1, 2016. Delegates participate in a variety of workshops and tours in the Madison area. Delegates stay in supervised dormitories on campus.

The registration fee is approximately $225 plus extra fees determined by the sessions participants choose. The Federation of Taylor County 4-H will pay %75 of the cost of the trip and members pay the remainder.

~Application through 4-H Online~

2015/2016 Award Trips and Awards

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Please mark

____Pre ____ Post

REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHER Federation of Taylor County 4-H

Club From: _________________________________Date of Event Leader's Name

Address City State Zip

Phone: _________________________________Date Submitted Name and Place of Event Number of Participants Youth Leaders Number of Vehicles Used __________ Per Unit TOTAL

Brief Description of Benefit to Individual(s) and Total 4-H Program

FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD USE ONLY

4-H Board Decision on Percent of Reimbursement

0=0% 1=20% 2=40% 3=60% 4=80% 5=100%

Be sure to fill out completely and return to Wendy Rudolph, W4693 Rudolph Ln, Medford, WI 54451-9609

Cost/Participant (registration, materials, etc.)

Total Miles______÷______ =____X________=_________ (your vehicle (cost of gas/gal.) mil./gal.)

plus 50% of Above Total

Miscellaneous (Explain) -

TOTAL

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TAYLOR COUNTY 4-H

“Care to Share Form” This form has been designed to provide valuable input to the Taylor County 4-H program. Once completed, this form will be distributed to the appropriate individual or group to address the issue or concern. Please take a few moments and complete all three sections of this form and sign it. Forms without all three sections completed and a signature will be disregarded. SECTION #1: Describe the current situation:

SECTION #2: Describe the problem or concern with the current situation:

OVER

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SECTION #3: Give your suggestion(s) for a possible solution:

Please Print: Name of person completing form: Address of person completing form: Phone number of person completing form: E-mail address of person completing form: Signed: Dated:

Please return completed forms to:

TAYLOR COUNTY 4-H

925 Donald Street, Room 103 Medford, WI 54451

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Adapted from John de Montmollin – Kenosha County 4-H © 2005 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, doing business as the Division of Cooperative Extension of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.

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Final Thoughts

National 4-H asked on its Facebook page, “What are the three most important skills you’ve learned in 4-H?” Here’s what people answered:

As you finish your projects and begin your record books, take time to reflect and set new goals. Here are some questions families can discuss, maybe over dinner or riding in the car:

Reflection:

What are the three most important skills you’ve learned in 4-H?

Goal-Setting:

What are three skills you’ve like to learn in the next year?

What are some ways you can learn those skills?

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