Congratulations! You did it, you discovered the 4-H Youth Development Program or are preparing for another year of 4-H educational fun. The Program offers endless opportunities to grow as a club leader, volunteer or member by helping the elderly, participating in an educational trip or by teaching at the Family Learning Day. Over the year, I challenge and encourage you, as leaders and youth members to get involved.

Enroll in 4-H between September 6 – November 15• Attend the Leaders Association meetings held on the last Mondays in

November, January, April, June and August at the Center Town Hall, 7:00 pm. Be a part of shaping the future.

• Participate in the Annual Volunteer Training (Dates to be determined).• Attend the 4-H Leaders Recognition Dinner on September 21, 2017 (more

information to come).

And, remember the foundation behind the 4-H Youth Development Program by,• Allowing members the space to grow as leaders and make decisions to lead

their future.• Refocusing the club meetings so the members are the ones fully taking

control of the agenda, leading the meeting and guiding the future of the club.• Guiding members as they grow through their involvement in a variety of

projects.• Serving as a positive role model for youth.

Get involved and grow, Kayla VisteInterim 4-H Youth Development Educator NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 27 |Center Town Hall | 7:00 pm Agenda items: vote on budget, 4-H Family HandbookSnack provided by: Valley Eagles, Wide Awake Forward, Wolf River Beavers, Wild Grove Underlined club is to bring milk.

4-H Connections Newsletter

September/October 2017

Educator’s Corner

3365 W Brewster StAppleton, WI 54915

920-832-5123outagamie.uwex.edu

Table of Contents Upcoming Events Calendar . . .2

Enrollment ...............................3

Leaders Corner ........................4

Project Updates . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Upcoming Events .................4-5

Fall Forum ...............................6

WI Leadership Council ............6

Educational Travel ...................7

Share Your Talent ....................7

County Fair Recap ................8-9

Congratulations ......................9

Thank You Corner ..................10

Scholarship Recipients ..........11

2

September4 Labor Day, UW-Extension Office Closed 6 4honline.com opens for Enrollment 7 Livestock Committee Meeting9-10 State 4-H Horse Gymkhana14-17 State 4-H Horse EXPO14 Shawano County 4-H Leaders Evaluate Outagamie County Record Books | Shawano21 Leaders’ Recognition Dinner | The Grand Meridian | 7 pm21 Registration due for Club Officer Training21 Youth Leaders Meeting | Center Town Hall | 6:00-8:30 pm28 Officer Training | Black Creek Elementary School | 6:45-8:30 pm28 4-H Record Book Evaluation Outagamie County Evaluate Waupaca County Record Books | Black Creek Elementary School | 6:45 pm 29 4-H Dairy Committee Meeting30 Wisconsin4-HLeadershipCouncilApplicationsDUE

31 4-H Club Annual Charter Renewal due in UW-Extension Office

October1 Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest submissions due1-7 National 4-H Week – 4-H Grow True Leaders 4 4-H Resource Leader Dinner/Meeting | River Rail, Shiocton 5 Pop Tab Weigh-in | Center Town Hall | 4:30-6:00 pm5 Pumpkin/Sunflower Contest | Center Town Hall | 4:30-6:00 pm5 E-Forum Annual Leader Training | UW-Extension Office | 5:30-7:30 pm7-8 State 4-H Arts Camp | Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells19, 26 Meat Processing Contest | The Meat Block, Greenville 24 Horse Association Board Meeting | Black Creek Library | 6 pm24 Horse Association Educational Meeting | Black Creek Library |7 pm

26 4-H Member Recognition | Seymour High School Auditorium | 7 pm

November1 Educational Travel Opportunities Application Due | UW-Extension Office2 E-Forum Annual Leader Training | UW-Extension Office | 5:30-7:30 pm3 Fall Harvest Dance | Romy’s, Black Creek | 7:00 -10 pm3-5 Fall Forum | Green Lake Conference Center

15 Re-Enrollments DUE

Upcoming Events

3

EnrollmentThe 2017 Outagamie County project enrollment guides have been distributed to 4-H club main leaders. Inside you will find available projects, enrollment deadline and instructions.

County Enrollment Fees $5.00 per member

Due to main leader by November 15, 2017

Returning Member EnrollmentNovember 15, 2017

NEW Member Enrollment December 31, 2017

New Leaders! All first year 4-H leaders must complete the online volunteer application form found at https://www.4honline.com/ and the required volunteer orientation training. The training schedule for the 2017 program year will be announced in our November/December newsletter. The state 4-H program also requires that all leaders have a background check.

“Join 4-H” Sign Display Contest!The Outagamie County 4-H Outreach Committee asks you to proudly display the “Join 4-H” sign in your yard or business between now and October 7. Those wanting to participate for a prize drawing of gas cards, must email the address of the display to Sheila at dvanderzanden1@new.rr.com by October 8. Please one entry per address. Drawing will take place at the November 27 Leaders Association meeting. You must be present at this meeting to win!!

Don’t have a sign, you can pick them up at either the August Adult Leaders meeting or email Sheila at dvanderzanden1@new.rr.com.

Youth Leaders Wanted! If you are in 8th grade and above, consider signing up for youth leadership on your member enrollment. This makes you a member of the Outagamie County 4-H Youth Leader Association for youth leadership activities, community service and a great place to meet people and have fun.

2017-2018 Club Officer TrainingSeptember 28, 6:45 pm | Black Creek Elementary

Club Officers and Leaders, mark your calendar now! Please encourage all new and re-elected officers to come to the County Officer Training hosted by the Club Mentoring Committee. It is important that each and every club officer receive the information needed to help get their club year off to a great start. Even if an officer has attended before, they should come to share their experiences with others.

If any member is interested in becoming an officer in the future, this is a great way to learn of the responsibilities and expectations of each office.

Club officers sign up individually through the online form https://goo.gl/oJqnfS or by contacting the UW-Extension office at 920-832-5122. The deadline to sign up is September 21.

National 4-H Week | October 1-7 National 4-H Week will be observed October 1-7. Let’s promote and recruit 4-H members and leaders. Your 4-H Club could appoint a special committee to plan activities in your community that promote and share what 4-H does. We have outreach and promotional materials here at the UW-Extension office. Call Vicki at 832-5123 to reserve now.

Some ideas include:

School visits / Newsletters Radio | Newspapers

Window displays | Posters Tell two friends |

Invite a family to join

4

Congratulations to all who showcased their talents by making your projects for the 2017 Outagamie County Fair.To all of you selected to go on to the State Fair, WOW what an opportunity to be at the Big Show!

And of course a big thank you to all of the 4-H members and leaders who went above and beyond with your very public interaction with anybody who had a question, or let people hold, touch and feed your animals. The young and old alike will remember that moment at the Fair!

Now I know it is that time of year for awards at both the Club and County level for all the hard work and the fun times we have had this past year, but we have to keep an eye to the future in choosing projects for next year with an eye to something different to learn. Now also is the time to ask yourself, am I ready for the next big thing? We are always looking for help. Maybe you can help the Executive Committee, maybe camping is your thing or the Youth Leaders need more mentors. These are just a few that “make the best better!”

Phil Hietpas President Leaders Association

Leaders Corner

4-H FALL HARVEST DANCENovember 3 | 7:00 -10:00 pm | Romy’s, Black Creek

The 4-H Leaders Association is planning the Fall Harvest Dance.

4-H club members and families will be selling advance tickets. Ticket price includes dance admission and raffle drawing of prizes. All proceeds are for Outagamie County 4-H youth programs.

4-H club main leaders received tickets at the August Leaders Association meeting. Additional tickets are available from: Tom & Deb Kozak 470-2939 Tim Diermeier 850-2577 Phil Hietpas 931-5372 Bill & Mary Koleske 757-6222 Josh Koleske 475-6893 Angie Mauthe 739-2729 Jeremy Trost 265-5322

Tickets are NOT AVAILABLE from the UW-Extension Office, money and stubs cannot be turned in to the office. Return your money and stubs to your club main leader or any member listed above, prior to the night of the dance.

Upcoming Events

Project UpdatesJoin 4-H Press Team!

The County 4-H Press Team is looking for 4-H members to promote 4-H and County events through media outlets such as Facebook, Local Newspapers, and many other opportunities. If you are interested or seeking additional information please contact Jeremy Trost or Josh Koleske by sending an email to: outagamie4Hpressteam@gmail.com

5

Upcoming Events2017 Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest October 1Cedar Crest Ice Cream and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up to present a Create an Ice Cream Flavor Contest. Youth are challenged to develop and name an ice cream flavor. The contest is open to all Wisconsin 4-H groups and entries must be sent or emailed to Cedar Crest Ice Cream no later than October 1.

Full contest rules https://goo.gl/pQmSnDDownload Application form https://goo.gl/hhN4aHQuestions kay.schmit@cedarcresticecream.com

Pop Tab ChallengeOctober 5 | 4:30-6:00 pm | Center Town Hall

Bring your club’s Pop Tabs to Center Town Hall to be weighed-in for the annual challenge.

E-Forum Annual Leader Training – Register Now!October5|November2|December7

October 5: Cultivating an Environment for Growing True LeadersNovember 2: “STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True LeadersDecember7: Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life and Work

Each year, 4-H clubs and groups in Wisconsin are required to send at least one person to the Annual Leader Training. This year, we encourage you the use of the National 4-H e-Forums for the Annual Leader Training.

Location and time to be determined.

For more information and to register, contact Vicki at 920-832-5123.

Pumpkin & Sunflower ContestSponsored by Corey Ertl – The Assure GroupThursday, October 5 | 4:30-6:00 pm | Center Town Hall

Youth that obtained seeds for the Big Pumpkin and Giant Sunflower contest are to have their biggest pumpkin weighed and largest sunflower measured at the contest.

If you have questions, please contact Julie Marcks, Contest Coordinator, at 984-3599.

Member Recognition 2017Thursday, October 26| 7 pm | Seymour Auditorium

4-H member and club recognition program is based on members’ record books submitted to the Extension Office. Letters to award recipients will be mailed early October. Each member receiving a county award will get a plaque (unless they already received one) and a project disc. The project awards given are based on at least 20% of project enrollment by grade group. If a member’s first plaque is filled they need to show their completed plaque to their main leader along with a $5 payment to request a second plaque from the Extension Office.

PhotoRequest: We are looking for photos from the 2016-17 4-H year to show at this recognition program. Please send all photos to 4-H Press Team at Outagamie4HPressTeam@gmail.com

Meat Processing ContestOctober 19 and 26 | The Meat Block, Greenville

Outagamie County 4-H and FFA members are invited to our fourth annual meat processing contest. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in making and packaging brats. The cost is $30, participants will bring home between 5 - 8 pounds of brats. Registration is due by October 1. Registration and more information can be found at www.outagamie.uwex.edu.

November 3-5 |Green Lake Conference Center, Green LakeEachcountyisencouragedtosendadelegationofyouthandadults

Adult and Youth Leaders - Mark Your Calendars!Each county is encouraged to send a delegation of youth in grades 7 - 13 and adult volunteer leaders. Don’t miss out on this great statewide workshop.

Cost: • $85 registration fee per person - Friday – Sunday (pizza buffet, 3 meals Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)• $75 registration fee per person - Saturday – Sunday (3 meals Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)• $70 registration fee - Saturday – (lunch and Hall of Fame dinner)• $50 registration fee - Saturday – (lunch only)

Lodging:• Adults $45/night if there are two adults $75 - Single adult room (limited availability) $25/night with three or more adults per room• Youth $25/night with three – six youth per room

The program kicks off Friday evening with over 15 interactive sessions. Saturday offers more than 25 workshops to choose from. Top off the night with a special celebration where 12 people will be inducted in to the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. An evening of circle dancing and table games will follow the celebration. Sunday morning brings a high energy program that you can use at the club or community level.

All youth participants need to have a chaperone who has completed Youth Protection identified when they register.

Register through 4HOnline beginning September 6. Registration will end October 1.

Don’tmissoutonagreatstatewideworkshopforyouthandadultleaders!!!“4-HGrowsTrueLeaders!” “BelongingStartsWithYOU!” “BelongingGrowsWithYOU!” “Belonging….YOUMakeaDifference”

Fall Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration

Youth and Adult Leaders are needed for Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council. The purpose of this council is to be an advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and give input into enhancing the 4-H program. Through your service you will be able to provide education and leadership opportunities for others and engage youth and adult volunteers in additional statewide leadership roles. More details at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hvolunteers/wi-4-h-leader-council/Apply Today• Review all details at above website.• Submit Application no later than September 30, 2017

All participants at Fall Forum are responsible for their registration fees, lodging including WLC members and candidates.

Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council

6

7

Educational Travel OpportunitiesInformation and applications for all trip opportunities are available at Outagamie.uwex.edu/travel

If you have any questions call Kayla Viste at 832-5127 or Kayla.Viste@outagamie.org

Space Camp WHERE: Hunstville, Alabama WHEN: April 26-30, 2018Delegates team up for hands-on mock space missions and other STEM activities in this NASA program while exchanging ideas with 4-H youth. Qualifications: Be in 6th-8th grade at time of program, maximum age 15. Camp Counselors also needed and may be in 7th-10th grade at the time of program.

American Spirit Trip WHERE: East Coast USA & Niagara Falls WHEN: June 2018Participants travel to Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and more while exploring Valley Forge, an Amish Experience, Statue of Liberty, The Plymouth Plantation, Whale Watching, Niagara Falls, and more. Qualifications: Be in 8th-10th grade at time of selection. Youth will need a passport (book or card).

Citizenship Washington Focus Where: National 4-H Center, Washington D.C. WHEN: 8 days in the summer of 2018In this leadership program participants learn the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips and social events. Qualifications: Be in 10th-12th grade at time of selection, minimum age 15 during program.

Explore Wisconsin WHERE: Wisconsin (destination chosen by youth) WHEN: 2 days in Summer 2018 Qualifications: Be in 6th-7th grade at time of program, maximum age 14.

Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference WHERE: UW-Madison WHEN: June 25-28, 2018 At this pre-college program in Madison participants take part in educational seminars and assemblies and meet people from across Wisconsin. They are encouraged to take what they learn and share it with others in their home community. Qualifications: Be in 7th-10th grade at time of selection.

National 4-H Congress WHERE: Atlanta, Georgia WHEN: November 23-27, 2018 Qualifications: Be in 10th-12th grade at time of selection, Max age 18 as of January 1, 2018

Key Award Recognizes 4-H participants, who have demonstrated consistent growth in 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community. Must be 14 as of January 1, 2018. Must have completed 3 years of 4-H and one year of youth leadership.

ApplicationsDueNovember1 ApplicationsDueFebruary1

Share Your Talent Outreach Opportunities We are looking for volunteers who would be available to help with occasional outreach programs around the county. Main responsibilities include manning a booth and engaging in conversation with the attendees and answering questions about 4-H and our county 4-H program. Members who attended trips would make great presenters both at an outreach event or visiting club meetings.

If you are interested in helping out occasionally, please contact an Outreach Committee member.Phil Hietpas: 931-5372Mary Hoefler: maryhoefler@att.netSheila Vander Zanden:- dvanderzanden1@new.rr.com

County Fair RecapPie Raising ExperienceAction Center Stage Outside hosted a pie throwing contest called “Hit Me With Your Best Pie” raising money for Seymour Police Department’s K-9 unit. A check for $180 will be given toward this fundraising drive. Thank you to all who came to donate and throw a pie. A special thank you to the following for getting a pie in the face: Tim Diermeier, Fair Board President; Kayla Viste, 4-H Youth Development Educator; Phil Hietpas, 4-H Leaders President; Mary Hoefler, Main Leader, Buchanan Badgers; and Sheila Vander Zanden, 4-H Outreach. Also thank you to Richard Buntrock, Chief of Seymour Police Department, and Festival Foods. Outagamie County Officer Chris DeVries and Tayco, special K-9 unit, came on Saturday for a wonderful presentation about their duties and the importance of having a K-9 unit.

Outagamie County 4-H Action Center Pie ContestThank you to the 12 contestants who entered this years pie contest. The quality of pies that came in were outstanding! The free samples given out allowed the audience the opportunity to enjoy the pies too! Many people asked questions during the judging. Although we only offer one blue ribbon pie plate winner, our judges and committee were impressed! We hope that next year we have even more pies. A special thank you goes to: Schwan’s Foods/Mike Forstner, Sharon Reynolds, Jennifer Novitski, DJ Vander Zanden, Ben Harrmann, Sue Erdmann, and Angie Mauthe. Thank you to our judges: Lynn Engle, Hill Top Bakery; Veda Stuck, All Seasons Coffee House and Amelia Compton Wolf, Fox Cities Magazine.

Winners of the contest:4-H Division: Smile Awhile,

Strawberry Rhubarb MeringueOpen Class Division: Jill Ziesemer,

Pear Crunch

County Club Fair Promotion

Thank you for promoting our county fair in your communities! Congratulations to the winners!

Placings1st On The Go2nd Fast Trackers3rd Buchanan Badgers4th Fairview

Penny War ResultsThank you, to the all of the clubs for the donations at the fair this year. The penny war raised $918.87 for the sculpture. The following are the clubs – in order of the Penny War ranking, and the total dollar amount raised.

Congratulations Smile Awhile 4-H Club!

Club DepositSmile Awhile $425.15Country Slickers $57.54Fast Trackers $109.13Wide Awake Forward $14.16Bent Arrow $21.10Crystal Star $5.83No Label $4.31Valley Eagles $6.70North Star $4.98Woodlawn $5.13Buchanan Badgers $53.19Shooting Stars $3.94New Horizons $3.97Oneida Falling Leaves $4.81Liberty Local-Motions $1.26Busy Bears $3.53Fairview $15.61On The Go $27.74Wolf River Beavers $44.83Wild Grove $37.34B-Square $68.62

$918.87

9

CongratulationsHorse ExpoA congratulations goes out to the youth who earned the opportunity to perform at the State 4-H Horse Expo September 14-17, 2017. The contestants traveling to state are: Anissa Cunningham Kylie Cunningham Becca DeMuth Sara HarrmannKeira Leitermann Taia LittmannSarah Long Grace Van DrielJoy Vandenberg Carlee SchlueterKaitlyn Schlueter Danielle Theisen

Cultural ArtsMadelyn MeulemansTimber VantollAmy GriesbachJack LokenKadie BieseJacob GagnowMorgan BruxVictoria BriggsMarissa HoeflerAngela PentermanAbby RichardsSara Boughton

Home&FamilyAlayna JohnsonLillian KoeneckeMarissa Hoefler (2)Melissa DoerschElise RosenauKatie StilleNatasha Rynish

ClothingSusan KoleskeBrianna BartlettKatherine Pingel

Mechanical ScienceKelcie KarweickCollin GarsowLuke Stille Natural ScienceJack LokenKatherine PingelNatalie RaschkaGarrett Schneider

WoodworkingJohn StilleMorgan BruxLuke StilleJonathan Tesch

ElectricityOwen Thiel

Animal & Vet ScienceKendall Thyers

The following 4-H members projects were selected and exitbited at the State Fair. Congratulations!

4-H PlantersThank you to each club that helped to decorate the fairgrounds with planters. They were lovely. Thank you for all your hard work.

Placings1st Crystal Star 2nd Fast Trackers3rd Wolf River Beavers 4th On the Go5th Wild Grove 6th Busy Bears7th Woodlawn 8th Buchanan Badgers9th B-Square

HonorableMention: Country Slickers, Fairview, New Horizons, North Star, Shooting Stars, Smile Awhile, Valley Eagles, Wide Awake Forward

County Fair Recap

10

Thank You CornerAction Center Stage This years Action Center Stage was filled inside and out with wonderful members and leaders who volunteered to present a talent or give a talk. Those volunteers in the Action Center helped showcase what 4-H is all about. Along with the names that were printed in the fair promotion brochure, the Outreach committee would also like to thank Amanda Stingle, Joe and Joslyn Mocine, Ben Harrmann, Logan Stevens, Anna Stencil, Jonathan Tesch, Jack Loken, Marissa Hoefler, Addison Gady, Maci and Henry McNichols, Lily Koenecke, Isaiah Thern, Jaiden Schroeder, Rachel Raschka, Al and Elijah Lemke and Charlotte Kuhn.

Members who spoke about their trip experiences include: Camp Songs- Lillian Pingle, Jocelyn Chapman, Chase Niesen, Burke and Emma Sprangers. Explore WI- Susan Koleske, Ben Harrmann, Savanah Hurlbutt, Stacy and Karlie Marks. Space Camp- Christian Julius, Emma Sprangers and Alex Kettner. Youth Conference- Christian Julius and Emma Sprangers. American Spirit Trip- Savannah Jens and Zenon Patzner. Washington Focus- Jack Loken.

The Outreach committee also wants to thank MaryBeth Wohlrabe, Kayla Viste, Becky Zoglman, Vicki Handschke, Joan Behle, Amy Beck, Ina Montgomery, The Fair Association manager and staff, the 2017 Outagamie county 4-H Band, and of course, all those members, leaders and parents who also helped.

Summer Camp ThanksThank you to Phil Hietpas, Lindsey Niesen, Patty Lorenz and Peter Capaul as adult volunteers for camp. Thank you to Kat Bratz, Amanda Capul, Brandon Main, Abby Richards, Adam Sprangers, Cali Sprangers and Emmalynn Sprangers for volunteering as Camp Counselors.

Thank you to all campers and their families for making camp a fun and memorable experience. Everyone did a spectacular job at making a great, safe camp!

4-H Band MembersCongratulations to the 2017 Outagamie County 4-H

Band! Your Performances were amazing! It is always a privilege and a great treat to work with all of you! I hope you enjoyed playing in the band as much as I did directing and working with all of you. Thank you so much for the lovely card. It was so thoughtful

of you. A special thank you goes to the Black Creek Elementary and Middle School, Tim Diermeier and Ryan Alban for the use of the band room and equipment. It was greatly appreciated! I hope to see you all next year. Thank you again for playing in the 2017 4-H Band and your wonderful performances! -DonnaLanger

Trip SponsorsThank you to the following organizations for helping sponsor the youth educational trips:

• Crystal Print Foundation • Chiropractic Health & Rehab• Fox Communities Credit Union• Glenn & Linda Lemmers• Greenville Lions Club• Outagamie County Farm Bureau• Sue Erdmann (Thrivent Matching Funds)• Unison Credit Union• United Cooperative Gas Company• Wolf River Community Bank • 4-H Youth Leaders Association• 4-H Leaders Association

11

2017 4-H Scholarship Recipients Alisha Krueger, North Star 4-H Club, has been in

4-H for 9 years. Her projects included: Swine, Beef, Drawing and Painting, Jewelry and Sewing. She was a camp counselor, helped with food drives, bake sales, parades and making the 4-H welcome signs in the town of Nichols. Alisha mentioned in her essay

that the largest benefit from 4-H is how it taught her responsibilities. She believes that the valuable skills that being a 4-H member has taught her will be beneficial and will help her succeed in the future. Alisha plans to attend Ripon College and Major in Education.

Alyssa Seitz, Crystal Star 4-H Club has been a member for 10 years. Projects include Dairy, Leathercraft, Photography, Ceramics and Foods and Nutrition. Other projects included: Woodworking, Goats, Cake Decorating, Flowers and Youth Leaders. Alyssa’s involvement included: Adopt-a-Family,

bell ringing, Christmas caroling, cleaning the town hall and road ditches. She participated in county basketball tournaments, drama festival, dairy judging, dairy quiz bowl, county speaking contest and went to Space Camp. Alyssa shared in her essay that the 4-H program has given her many skills in different areas that will help her throughout her entire life. Alyssa plans to attend UW-Madison with an interest in Dairy Science.

Kaitlyn Schlueter, B-Square4-HClub, Projects include Horse and Pony, Home Environment, Crocheting, Photography, Arts and Crafts, Creative Stitchery, and Foods and Nutrition. She volunteered at the Greenville Civics Club Fundraiser and the Laura Plamann Memorial

Show. Her leadership extended to representing the Horse Association, Northeast District as well as the WI State 4-H Horse Association. She attended Explore WI, 4-H Youth Conference, American Spirit and Citizen Washington Focus. Recently Kaitlyn received the WI State Key Award. Kaitlyn attributes 4-H for providing her with tools needed to enhance her self-confidence, time management, responsibility and critical thinking. Kaitlyn plans to attend UW-Stevens Point, majoring in Education.

Kaitlyn Peters, North Star 4-H Club, has been in 4-H for at least 10 years. Projects include Swine, Beef, Vegetables, Sheep, Food Preservation, Handyman and Photography projects. She gave back to our community by volunteering to support the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Community Can

Drives, and Lori’s Boxes of Love. Kaitlyn mentioned in her essay that with the help of 4-H she has gained many experiences she would have otherwise missed out on. 4-H has run in her family for many generations and being able to carry on the tradition is special to her! Kaitlyn plans to attend UW-Green Bay and pursue Nursing.

Brandon Main, Country Slickers 4-H Club, has been a member for 11 years. Projects included: Foods and Nutrition, Arts and Crafts, Music, Home Environment and more. His community service included: bell ringing, collecting pop tops for Ronald McDonald House, and supporting nursing homes. His 4-H

activities included: Basketball, Music and Drama Fest, 4-H Camp and performing in the Outagamie County 4-H Band. Brandon attended camps and became a camp counselor and co-junior director. In Brandon’s essay, he expressed how teamwork, patience, leadership and giving is what he benefitted from 4-H. He plans to continue community service because giving back can be the best part of life. Brandon is currently attending UW-Madison, studying Bio-Medical Engineering.

Angela Penterman, Buchanan Badgers 4-H Club. During her 4-H years Angela explored at least 17 different projects: Drawing and Painting, Photography, Rabbits, Cake Decorating, Cats, Ceramics, Youth Leaders. Involvement included: Explore WI, Cheesefest parade, basketball, 4-H Camp, Project Learning Day, Officer

Training, Youth Leaders, State Fair Rabbit showing and Outagamie County’s Fairest of the Fair. In her essay, she stated, “In all sincerity, I cannot imagine what my life would be like without 4-H. The impact that 4-H has left on my heart is like no other activity I have participated in. Head, Heart, Hands, and Health have been a pledge that I have lived by, and one that I will continue to follow.” Angela is currently attending Concordia University, WI, majoring in Graphic Design.

UW-Extension Staff Catherine Neiswender Area Extension Director Karen Dickrell Family Living Educator and Department Head Amy Beck Office Assistant Joan Behle Office Assistant Kaitlin Bricco Seasonal Horticulture Assistant Evan Groth Nutrition Educator*

Sarah Grotjan Dairy and Livestock Agent Vicki Handschke Office Assistant Kevin Jarek Crops, Soils, and Horticulture Agent Zen Miller Dairy and Livestock Agent Ina Montgomery Program Assistant Kristine Soper Nutrition Educator*

Kayla Viste 4-H Youth Development Educator Allyson Watson Community Development Educator MaryBeth Wohlrabe 4-H Youth and Family Development Coordinator Becky Zoglman Education & Communication Specialist *Serves Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties

County Administration

Thomas Nelson County Executive Craig Moser County Executive Administrator Jeff Nooyen County Board Chair Joy Hagen County Board Vice Chair

Extension Education Committee

Dan Rettler Chair Keith Suprise Vice Chair Daniel Melchert Secretary BJ O’Connor-Schevers Member Debbie VanderHeiden Member

Phone Number 920-832-5121FaxNumber 920-832-4783

711 Wisconsin Relay

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Outagamie.uwex.edu

4-HConnectionsNewsletterUW-ExtensionOutagamieCounty3365 W Brewster StAppleton, WI 54914