Trempealeau County 4 H Newsletter CLOVER disPATCH · 2/2/2015 · 1/24/15, Shooting Sports 1/20/15-2/24/15 on Tuesdays, Free Chicks for Fair Projects 1/15/15, Clothing Revue 2/14/15,

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February, 2015

Trempealeau County 4-H Newsletter

CLOVER disPATCH

Educator’s Notes Dear 4-H Families and Friends, Each year the Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Board takes out an insur-ance policy with American Income Life that provides accident insurance for all 4-H members while participating in a scheduled 4-H club or project meeting. WHAT IS THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY THIS INSURANCE? The American Income Life Policy provides up to $2500.00 for any injury that is sustained during a 4-H program. If an injury takes place during a 4-H event you should immediately contact the 4-H office and provide the necessary infor-mation to submit a claim. To view the complete coverage of this policy you can visit the American Income Life website at: http://www.americanincomelife.com/TOBAnnual.aspx

ARE THERE ANY 4-H EVENTS or INJURIES THAT ARE NOT COVERED? This policy does not cover illness, eyeglass replacement, suicide, aviation ac-cidents, hernia in any form, loss covered under Medicare, injuries sustained while downhill skiing, tobogganing, bobsledding, or snow tubing. IF WE ARE PLANNING TO DOWNHILL SKI, OR A SLEDDING EVENT HOW CAN WE GET INSURANCE COVERAGE? American Income Life provides a group insurance policy that can be taken out prior to this event. This policy MUST be taken out prior to a 4-H sponsored event or club activity. Specifically, these activities are: downhill skiing, tobogganing, sledding or tubing. CAN WE GET INSURACE FOR A 4-H EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY? A group policy can also be taken out to provide insurance to non 4-H members or uninsured 4-H Leaders and parents who are participating in a recognized 4-H event. To apply for this additional 4-H event coverage you can either call the 4-H office or take out a policy at the American Income Life website at: http://www.americanincomelife.com/frm4HOnlineApplication.aspx There are three levels of coverage that cost between .15 .20 and .23 cents/per person/per day. There is a minimum charge of $8.00 per policy that is taken out. IS THERE ANY LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR 4-H LEADERS? All certified 4-H Leaders are covered by a $ 10,000,000 Trempealeau Coun-ty’s County Mutual Liability Insurance Policy.

Seth Spencer

Seth Spencer-4-H Youth Development Educator

inside this issue:

Calendar 2 Club Minutes 3-4 Dairy Project News 5 Swine Project News 6 Club Opportunities 7 County Reminders 8 MAQA 9 County Announcements 10 Clothing Revue 11 Performing Arts Festival 12 Performing Arts Schedule 13 Junior Duck Stamp Contest 14 4-H Camp Kinnissipewa Camper Registration 15-16 4-H Camp Kinnissipewa Counselor Application 16718 Fair Clean Up Schedule 19 Building Monitor Schedule 20 Food Stand Schedule 21 Foods Revue Results 22 YELL Conference 23 County Fair Judge Training 24 Leaders Board Needs You 25 Funding Request info. 26-27 MAQA Educational Report Form 28

Trempealeau County UW-Extension Office

36245 Main St. Po Box 67 Whitehall, WI 54773

Phone: (715) 538-2311 Ext.

210 Fax: (715) 538-1974

Website: http://trem pealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauCounty4H?

mailto:http://www.americanincomelife.com/TOBAnnual.aspx

mailto:http://www.americanincomelife.com/frm4HOnlineApplication.aspx

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/forms-applications/

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/forms-applications/

https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauCounty4H?ref=stream



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Trempealeau County CLOVER disPATCH

Please Visit: http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ for up to date event info.

2015

February 1 Dog Project Worksheep 1-3pm emBark in Eau Claire

February 10 Livestock Comm. Meeting– 7:30 pm Riverland Energy

February 13-28 Citizen Washington Focus Registration-4-Honline

February 14 Performing Arts Festival– Whitehall High School

February 14 Clothing Revue– Whitehall High School

February 14 Funding Request Opportunity-Performing Arts Fest

February 20 Newsletter Article Deadline

February 21 Beef Weigh-In 10-12pm NFO in Independence

February 23 Camp Kinnissepwa Counselor Applications Due

February 23 February Leader’s Board meeting-6:30pm Tremplo Room

February 27 Space Camp Delegate Orientation home teleconference 7:00-8:15 p.m.

March 11 MAQA– 6pm-Tremplo Room of County Courthouse

March 14 MAQA-9m– Gale Town Hall

March 21 All-Area Performing Arts Fest– Whitehall High School

March 23 March Leader’s Board meeting-6:30pm Tremplo Room

April 11 Swine Weigh In– 9-12pm Fairgrounds

April 15 Camp Kinnissippewa Registration Due

April 25 Sheep Weigh-In 10-12pm NFO in Independence

April 15-May 1 Youth Conference Registration Open– 4honline

April 18 YELL Conference– UW-Eau Claire

April 24-28 Space Camp

April 25 Eau Claire Shooting Sports Tournament– Mondovi

April 27 April Leader’s Board meeting-6:30pm Tremplo Room

May 25 May Leader’s Board meeting-6:30pm Tremplo Room

June 10-12 4-H Camp Kinnissipewa

June 11-19 American Spirit Experience

June 23-26 4-H Youth Conference

July 11 Fair Clean Up

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/

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Club Minutes

Sunnyside

As the Holidays come and go, we all get a little busy. In December Sunnyside 4H

Club got together at the Zion Church on December 14th, 2014. Pledges were

said, roll call was taken, and reports were read and approved (Treasurers & Sec-

retaries). We discussed the gifts bought for the "Christmas for Children", the

decorations on our tree in the park (clovers of 4H), and our up coming Ice Fish-

ing Contest food stand in Old business.

We decided on Bruce Mound for our January activity for the day after the Ice

Fishing Contest and a possible musical for the upcoming Performing Arts Festival

on Valentine's Day in New Business. Announcements were given (Performing Arts

Festival 2/14/15, Foods Review 1/24/15, Shooting Sports 1/20/15-2/24/15 on

Tuesday's, and Little Miss & Little Mister Clover 2015) and we heard from our

Record Book Leader for our Leader's report. With our next meeting on January

11th, 2015 after Bruce Mound at Subra's adjournment was made and on to our

Christmas party.

In January we met at Subra's after on our Bruce Mound trip on January 11th,

2015. Pledges were said, roll call taken, and the reports were read & approved

(Secretaries & Treasurers). We discussed the Ice Fishing Contest food stand

and Bruce Mound tubing in Old Business.

We decided to do our Valentines for Grandview Nursing Home before our next

meeting, Food from the Heart donation drive in February, and the Performing

Arts Festival in February for New Business.

Announcements were made (Performing Arts Festival 2/14/15, Foods Review

1/24/15, Shooting Sports 1/20/15-2/24/15 on Tuesdays, Free Chicks for Fair

Projects 1/15/15, Clothing Revue 2/14/15, ISBA Youth Clinic at WITC 1/31/15,

Dog project workshop 2/1/15, & Art Lab 1/3015-1/31/15). We had our Leader's

Report given and adjourned to our extra treats from the Ice Fishing Contest.

Our next meeting will be February 8th, 2015 at Everson's house for Valentine

making at 3 pm, meeting to follow.

Monica Brazee, Sunnyside Reporter

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Club Minutes

Horse project Meeting at Connie Soppa Barn

January 11, 2015

President Jaydin called the meeting to order at 3:25pm. The pledges were led by Margret. We took roll

call and said what was good and new. Members present were Margret Killan, Lacey Filla, Niki Madden,

Raquel Sosalla, Rylie and Jaydin Guza, Savannah Hynes, and Dorisa Duellman. New members present

were Zoey George, Lidia Bakeberg, Oliva Killian, Sierra Hynes, Morgan and Mason Przybylla. Many pre-

sent.

Secretaries report was read by Rylie. Margret made a motion to approve the secretaries report, sec-

ond by Lacey. Motion carried.

Treasurers’ report was read by Niki. A motion to except the treasurers’ report by

Raquel and second by Savannah. Motion carried. Activity in account this month was deposits of Rada

fund raiser, and belts. Checks written to Connie Soppa area rent and Gordys for groceries for the day.

Old business: signage discussion Becky will bring to next meeting. Kristi will get logos and will bring to

next meeting. Discussed sponsorships display possibly in stalls.

Will discuss at next meeting. 4-H state horse project leadership conference attended by Kristi and

Raquel Sosalla, president Jaydin, secretary Rylie, and horse project leader Connie Guza.

New business: Goals for 2015 are youth leadership and fair ground work project.

Connie contacted fair board to possible goals for the year. Two discussed are landscape by newest

grass area or old horse barn repair. Horse project voted to work on the old barn repairs this year. Mo-

tion made by Raquel , Zoey second it, motion carried. A

suggestion was made to have a valentine $5 gift exchange for our horses or ourselves bring to next

meeting. New rules on coggins test this year, your 2015 Coggins test is

effective for 12 months regardless when it was drawn. Our group coggins and

immunizations clinic will be March 8th will check on vets and prices. Horse project pays $50 per month-

ly meeting/session. All meeting will be at Soppa barn unless specified. This was voted on unanimously. If

wanting to use Soppa’s facility independently please Mrs. Soppa at 608-498-1942. Cost is $5 per per-

son. Sign attendance book in kitchen area and leave money in book. Must clean up all manure and hay

before you leave please.

Trempealeau County 4-H Horse Project jackets will be ordered at February meeting. Payment must be

received prior to ordering. Cost approximately $65. Horse project will pay $50 for youth’s jackets

cost. Parents must full price for parent jacket.

Jackets from Rusty Wear. Rusty will come to February meeting for sizing and orders.

2015 bylaws were reviewed and updated and voted on. Will be posted on 4-H web site.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

February 8th: Billy Yoder clinic at 12:00 till 3pm.

3pm horse project meeting

March 8th:

1pm to 3pm coggins clinic at Soppa’s barn

3pm horse project meeting

April 1st

premis ID(farm number) / horse ID sheets / 2015 coggins due to court house

Meeting adjourned. Minutes by Rylie Guza Secretary J

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Calling out to all Trempealeau County Dairy Project Youth…

Bowling Fun Day Saturday, February 7th (10am to Noon) Location: Whitehall Lanes in Whitehall, WI

We invite the Trempealeau County Dairy Project youth to come and be a part of our Winter fun day event. The Trempealeau

County Dairy Committee is hosting this event and will include 3 hours of bowling with a pizza lunch starting at 11:30. This is a

free event to all Trempealeau County dairy youth attending!

Also, bring your dairy knowledge, we will have a trivia contest with prizes!

Please contact Shelly Hart (608)582-3190 by February 1st to let

us know on how many are planning to attend.

Dairy Project News

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Swine Identification Distribution Event and Porcine Epidemic

Diarrhea Virus What is Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv)? PEDv is caused by a corona virus and causes se-

vere diarrhea and death in pigs three weeks of age or less. Older pigs get sick and off feed for two

to three days and generally pass through the disease and resume normal growth and production. This

is a very devastating disease to farrowing operations and farms that have young pigs. There are vac-

cines available in the United States but the efficacy is still being researched. Vaccines have shown

little efficacy in Europe. The background immunity of sows and gilts that have been exposed or vac-

cinated is not well known at this time. Pork from pigs that have been sick or exposed to the virus is

safe for human consumption. People cannot get sick from this virus.

The only way to control this disease is through bio security and prevention. Because of this there will

be no pig weigh ins for the fair this year.

This is not a suggestion that there are no weigh ins – it is an order of the state veterinarian. There

will be a hog show at the Trempealeau County Fair this year.

It will be a terminal show, meaning all pigs will go to slaughter that show up at the fair. Do not

bring any pigs that you will want to bring home, such as breeding stock or light weight hogs.

This year there is a breeding gilt category for the hog show. This was added to give youth the

opportunity to show a pig that was too heavy for the market classes. All pigs will go to slaugh-

ter.

How will we weigh our pigs? Since weigh ins are banned we will hold a swine identification

distribution event April 11 from 9-12. This will take place in the Tremplo Room in the court

house in Whitehall. Do not bring pigs to this event. At this event you will receive tags for

your pigs and any other relevant materials. The show at the fair will be similar to other

shows in the past except there will be no rate of gain calculation.

Bio Security:

All people attending the identification distribution event must not wear clothing to include

jackets, hats, gloves, pants, shirts, and shoes that have been in contact with hogs or hog ma-

nure. Each family will need to get their own tagging pliers because passing tagging pliers

from one farm to another could be a potential route of infection. The tags used are Allflex

and the pliers can be purchased from farm supply stores or purchased on line from numerous

sources. Cost is about $20.

General Biosecurity practices

• Step 1--‐ Clean organic material (manure, dirt, shavings) off with hot soap and water. (boots, clothing,

trucks, trailers, equipment, etc.) • Step 2 --‐ Use disinfectants following the dilution level exactly! • Step 3 --‐ Then allow to dry. • Separate clothes & boots from other farms to your farm • Create a definite line of separation • Clean & disinfect show equipment

If we all work together we can have a healthy and successful show.

Swine Project News

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Give From the Heart

February activity sponsored by the Trempealeau County 4-H Ambassadors.

This February, we invite all 4-H clubs to make donations to the food pantry in your

town. This county-wide campaign is needed to help assure that no one will go hungry

this winter. We are hoping that each club can encourage your club members to “Give

from the Heart” by donating non-perishable food items. Items to donate include pea-

nut butter, fruit juice, canned fruit, pasta/rice; canned fish/meat, hot or cold cereal, canned soup,

spaghetti sauce, boxed meal starters and any non-perishable food item.

Let’s have a little friendly competition between the 4-H Clubs in Trempealeau County! We are asking

each club to submit a count of the items donated to the local food pantry along with the number of

club members and we will calculate a percentage of participation. This would keep it fair for both

smaller clubs and larger clubs.

Please submit this information to [email protected] by March 6th, 2015.

The winning club will receive a pizza party coordinated by the Trempealeau County 4-H Ambassadors.

The winning club will also be recognized as the club who really “Gives Through the Heart” for our local

food pantry.

Thank you for your support!!

Trempealeau County 4-H Ambassadors

Concessions Opportunity at the

Regional Performing Arts Festival:

We are looking for a 4-H Club or Project Group to run the Concessions Stand at the

Regional Performing Arts Festival, Saturday March 21st at the Whitehall High School. If you

are interested, please contact the extension office.

The first club that responds will have the

opportunity

Club Opportunities

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Funding Request Opportunity

The Leader’s Board

will be doing a funding

request meeting at the

Performing Arts

Festival on February 14th around 11am.

This is an opportunity for any youth that will be

requesting funds for any events in 2015 to come before

the board

(a requirement if over $30) and not have to come ta a

monthly

Leader’s Board meetings.

Please RSVP to Seth [email protected] if inter-

ested.

Hi All, A quick reminder about the three parts that every 4-H Club Meeting should consist of: Business (business meeting), Recreation (making a snack, icebreaker, etc.), and Education (Demonstration, etc.) For Demonstrations: Youth can present about pretty much anything, as long as it is educational, it does not necessarily be tied to a project they are currently in. If it is unique, it should be supported! Thanks!

County Reminders

mailto:[email protected]

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MEAT ANIMAL QUALITY ASSUANCE

ALL livestock exhibitors MUST BE MAQA certified (market and breeding stock) to be

eligible to show at the Trempealeau County Fair.

ALSO

All Trempealeau County junior beef, swine, sheep or goat exhibitors must meet MAQA re-

quirements and attend one additional educational event to be eligible to show at the Trem-

pealeau County Fair. Each exhibitor must complete these two requirements prior to the fair

and turn in a signed participation form to the extension office prior to July 1, 2014. This in-

cludes breeding and market classes. Participation forms will be available on the 4-H website.

Two Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) classes will be offered this year (see below for

date and location.) All youth exhibiting meat animals at the Trempealeau County Fair must be

MAQA certified.

Ages 9-11, (beginner), must attend an MAQA certification workshop every year to exhibit

livestock.

Ages 12-14, (intermediate), will be able to either test out at the intermediate level or re-

certify annually.

Ages 15-18, (advanced), will be able to either test out at the advanced level or re-certify

annually.

Ages 19, if you are exhibiting at the county fair or State Fair, you will be required

to test out at the advanced level or attend the MAQA certification workshop.

If you are planning to test-out, you will be given three opportunities to pass the test, per

day. YOU ONLY HAVE 1 chance per day to test out or if you fail the test you can sit in

the class and retake the test at the end of the class. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE

THE TEST AT THE END OF THE CLASS IF YOU DIDN’T SIT THROUGH THE CLASS.

In order to test-out, you must have a minimum of 70% correct answers on the exam. Anyone

attempting to test-out who does not receive a score of greater than 70% must attend an

MAQA workshop to re-certify.

You can certify at any level by attending an MAQA workshop.

Check out the following website for MAQA classes in other surrounding counties:

fyi.uwex.edu/maqa/maqa-meetings

MAQA for Youth is scheduled for:

Wednesday, March 11th Trempealeau County Courthouse, Whitehall, in the Tremplo

Room

Test Out: 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Class: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 14th, at Gale Town Hall, Galesville, in the Community Room

Test Out: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Class: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

MAQA

fyi.uwex.edu/maqa/maqa-meetings

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Little Miss and Little Mister Clover New in 2015

*must be a registered cloverbud/Explorer*

More information to come in the upcoming 2015 year!

County Announcements

Calling all 4th and 5th graders in Trempealeau County!!

If you are interested in writing a short essay with a chance to win

some awesome prizes, keep reading! The Trempealeau County Farm Bu-

reau is looking for students to write an essay on the topic “Why are

bees important to Wisconsin agriculture?” The county winning essay

will advance to districts, with the chance to advance on to state!

Essay contest rules:

Essay contest is open to all 4th and 5th graders in our county (need

not be a Farm Bureau member)

Must be handwritten in ink or computer generated

Must be single-sided and fit on one sheet of paper

Must be between 100 to 300 words in length

Judged on content (25 points), grammar and spelling (15 points), and

neatness (10 points)

Essay’s must include: student’s name, grade level, parent’s name,

teacher’s name, school name and address, school phone number,

teacher’s e-mail address and county ON THE BACK OF THE ES-

SAY. DO NOT identify the student on the front side!!

Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2015

Mailed to Crystal Johnson, N44866 County Road E, Osseo, WI

54758

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Clothing Revue

2015 Clothing Revue Registration Form

Saturday, February 14, 2015 Deadline is Friday, February 6th 2015 Find info on Class and lots on Trempealeau County Fair Book. On page 65:

http://www.trempealeaucountyfair.com/uploads/7/6/4/6/7646837/2014_fair_book_final.pdf

Name: ______________________________________________________ Club: ________________________________________________________

Class _______ Lot ______ Description________________________



Fashion Show Information

Describe sewing experience:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Describe features of garment and fabrics. (Example: The blue denim shirt features patch pockets, top-stitched in a con-trasting red thread. The long, cuffed sleeves may be worn rolled for a more casual effect.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Describe where the garment will be worn. (Example: This casual top & short coordinates will be great for Mary’s up-coming trip to Europe.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Describe accessories. (Example: Mary has chosen a narrow red belt to accent the red top-stitching on her shorts & top.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

What are your hobbies/school activities?

____________________________________________________________________________________

What is your favorite thing about the Fair/or to do at the Fair?

____________________________________________________________________________________

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PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

The Performing Arts Festival is a great opportunity for Trempealeau County 4-H’ers to explore their artistic, communicative and dramatic skills. I would like to encourage all youth to participate.

I will do my best to fulfill your time requests. If there are siblings that are both involved in the festival, I will try to make the schedule such so that they are not performing at the same time. I will also try to give enough time between each youth’s performance. This of course becomes more challenging if youth are signed up for multiple events. If you sign-up and are unable to attend or decide not to do a particular event, please contact us at the Extension Office. Be sure to fill the form out clearly with all portions completed. You can either fax or send in your registration forms. Only registration forms listed in the pages following will be accepted as entries! If you receive a time slot that does not work for you, please make arrangements to switch time slots with someone else, be sure to contact me if you do this.

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PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL Schedule

2015 Performing Arts Schedule!

GROUP PERFORMANCES- Auditorium

9:15 Hale & Hardy – Mini Drama

9:30 GHCBB – Mini Drama

10:00 Clothing Revue

10:30 GHCBB – Musical

COMMUNICATION ARTS

9:00 Elsie Marley – Memorized

9:10 Brianna Stankey – Prose

9:20 Elsie Marley - Poetry

9:30 Leah Sonsalla – Memorized

9:40 Natalie Sonsalla – Prose

9:50 Leah Sonsalla - Poetry

10:00 Owen Imgrund – Poetry

10:10 Leah Sonsalla - Prose

10:20 Ray Imgrund – Poetry

10:30 Elizabeth Sirianni – Poetry

10:40 Paige & Cami Subra – Prose

10:50 Cami Subra – Memorized

11:00 Paige Subra – Memorized

VOCALS

9:00 Strauther Weaver

9:05 Alexis Schank

9:10 Brooke Rolbiecki

9:15 Leah & Natalie Sonsalla – duet

9:20 Rachel Knudsen

9:30 Morgan Baier

9:35 Greg Whalen

9:40 Natalie Sonsalla

9:45 Leah Sonsalla

INSTRUMENTAL- Band Room

8:45 George Munson

8:50 Hank Munson

8:55 Sophie Munson

9:00 Alexi Hunter

9:05 Aleah Hunter

9:10 Olivia Mooney

9:15 Alyssa Schank

9:20 Alexi Hunter

9:30 Brooke Rolbiecki

9:35 Elizabeth Sirianni

9:40 Claire Rolbiecki

9:45 Rachel Knudsen

9:50 Morgan Baier

10:00 Elsie Marley

10:05 Zach Sirianni

10:10 Max Marley


10:20 Megan Steinlicht

10:30 Jacob Sonsalla

10:35 Ray Imgrund

10:40 Leah Sonsalla


11:10 Paige Subra

11:15 Bjorn Mortenson & Paul Schacherl

DEMONSTRATIONS

11:10 Brianna Stankey

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DUCK STAMP CONTEST

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Kara Zwickey N11385 Headquarters Road Phone: 608-565-4412 Necedah, WI 54646 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 2, 2015

Calling Young Artists: Enter Wisconsin Junior Duck Stamp Contest

NECEDAH, Wisc. (FWS) – Young artists in grades K to 12 are invited to participate in the annual Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. In entering the contest, students engage in waterfowl education and conservation education, while creating an image of a North American waterfowl species. Designs may fea-ture ducks, swans, or geese from the eligible species list. All Wisconsin students who are in kindergarten through twelfth grades at a public, private, or home school are eligible to enter. Wisconsin entries for the 2015 contest must be postmarked by March 15, 2015, and mailed to Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Road, Necedah, WI 54646. Entries must be original artwork and will be judged on both artistic merit and scientific accuracy. All artwork entries are judged by a panel of five judges, with 100 Wisconsin students receiving awards. The Best of Show from the state of Wisconsin is submitted to the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest in Washington, D.C. One artwork entry from the National Contest will become the next Junior Duck Stamp, sold at post offices for $5.00. Stamp proceeds provide funding for environmental and conservation education. Contest rule, technical requirements, eligible species list, and contest entry forms are available at: www.fws.gov/juniorduck. For additional information or questions regarding participation in the contest, please contact the WI State Co-ordinators at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge at 608-565-2551 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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For more information on hunting, public programming, or a copy of our trail maps, contact the Necedah NWR Visitor Center at

608-565-2551 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is open Monday – Satur-

day, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and is located off of Highway 21 four miles west of the Village of Necedah or 18 miles east of Tomah.

Refuge lands are open sunrise to sunset year-round. For additional information please call 608-565-2551or visit us online at

http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Necedah/. For more information on the Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service visit

http://midwest.fws.gov.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wild-life conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. Connect with our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/usfws, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/usfwshq, watch our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/usfws and download photos from our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwshq.

- FWS –

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2015 Camp Kinnissippewa Camper Registration!

Camp Kinnissippewa 4-H at Kiwanis Scout Camp

3 different camp experiences for 4-H members from Buffalo, Pepin,

Pierce, &

Trempealeau Counties at the beautiful Camp Kiwanis at Marine on St. Croix! 4-H Base Camps

June 10-12th, 2015

Enjoy an outdoor adventure at the 2014 4-H Base Camps. 4-H members will enjoy fellowship with new

friends from Western Wisconsin while under the care of high school aged 4-H youth leaders who

have been screened and trained. Campers will also have fun participating in teamwork activities with

4-H Explorers Base Camp June 10-12th

Open to campers in 3rd & 4th grades

(2013-2014 school year)

4-H Base Camp 1 features: Arts & Crafts

Nature Activities

Music, Drama

Interactive Games

Swimming & Campfires

Archery & Air Rifle

4-H Navigators Base Camp June 10-12th

Open to campers in 5th & 6th grades

(2013-2014 school year)

4-H Base Camp 2 features: Teambuilding Games

Climbing Wall & Obstacle Course

Variety of Team Sports

Canoe Trip & Night Swim

Archery & Air Rifle

Special Campfires

4-H Outpost Adventurers Camp, June 10-12th, 2015 Open to campers in 7th & 8th grades (2014-2015 school year)

Enjoy a ‘real’ camping adventure with the opportunity to experience nature and learn new skills re-

lated to the outdoors! There is plenty of time to engage in fellowship with teens from Western

Wisconsin. Campers will also have fun participating in teamwork activities with the staff of volun-

teers, summer interns, nurses and UW‑Extension 4-H Agents. This will include 2 night/3 day canoe

trip with overnights at Interstate State Park and William O’Brien State Park

4-H Outpost Adventure features: Two Day Canoe Trip Down St. Croix River

Swimming at William O’Brien State Park

Hiking & Hands on Learning

Special Emphasis on Nature

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4-H Camp Kinnisippewa Camper Registration

Camper’s Name: ________________________ County: __________________________

Address_____________________________ City: ____________________Zip: ___________

Male/Female: _____ Grade: _____ Phone 1: (_____) _______ Phone 2: (_____) __________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________

Parent/ Guardian Name (s):______________________________________________________

Preferred Cabin or Tent Mate:___________________________________

Check which camp you will be attending: Base Camp - Explorers Base Camp - Navigators Outpost Camp - Adventurers

($120/camper) ($120/camper) ($120/camper)

Registration is Due by April 15th! The Trempealeau County 4-H Leader’s Board funds up to 50% of summer camps if campers re-

quest funding help.

Funds must be requested before the camp date!

Roundtrip bus transportation is included in the cost of camp registration. Please list 1st and 2nd choice locations for bus transportation. Sites will be assigned on first come first serve basis. Whitehall _____ Eleva_____ Durand_____ Ellsworth_____ Somerset Exit#4____

**Please make Checks payable to the Trempealeau County Leader’s Board**

Camp Kinnissippewa 4-H Registration Form

4-H Camp Transportation and Hours

Campers will need to arrive at camp by

1:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 10th and

will depart at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,

June 12th. Camp is located south of

Stillwater, MN. on Highway 95, phone

651-433-2801.

Waterfront Information (All campers are required to

pass a swim test prior to using the pool or canoes.)

How well does your child swim? Not at all A little Average Very Well

Rate your child’s experience with canoeing: Not at all A little Average Very Well

Camp Registration & Fees Due April 15th, 2015 to:

UW- Extension-Trempealeau County 36245 Main ST. Box 67 Whitehall, Wi 54773

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4-H Camp Kinnisippewa Counselor Application

4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor Position Description

Position Period: April 19, 2015 (Training in Pepin) & June 9 - 12, 2015 (Training & Camp)

4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the program planning, supervision and delivery of 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa at Kiwanis Scout Camp.

a. Assist with developing, planning, coordinating, teaching and evaluating educational programs at camp.

b. Maintain a safe, clean environment for youth campers.

c. Supervise youth campers and implement appropriate risk management strategies.

d. Be concerned with the social and emotional wellbeing of each youth camper.

e. Utilize effective behavior management strategies, as appropriate.

f. Build suitable relationships with youth campers.

g. Engage campers in educational experiences and encourage young people to assist in program planning and evaluation

as appropriate. h. Promote camper and counselor participation in all activities.

i. Serve as a role model for youth campers. Exhibit appropriate personal habits, health, dress, language, table eti-

quette and relationships with other staff. j. Serve as link of communication between campers and adult camp staff. The 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor is responsible to 4‑H Camp Kinnissippewa Directors / UW-Extension 4-H Youth

Development Educators.

Required Knowledge & Skill Qualifications: Must be in 9

th – 13

th grade at time of application and must have completed 9

th grade at time of 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa.

Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in collaborative environment.

Values life-long learning and views position as a learning experience.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work well with adult volunteers and other youth leaders.

Ability to creatively and flexibly solve problems as they arise.

Ability to be self-directed. Experience in working with children in a group setting preferred.

Benefits: Receive unique opportunity for personal and organizational leadership development, all training

materials, a camp sweatshirt, camp lanyard, camp drawstring backpack, and all meals and lodging

at 4-H Camp.

Application Fee: $70 fee required at time of application for all 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor Staff

Application Procedure and Deadline:

Send 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Application along with a cover letter (as directed in application) and $70 fee by

February 23, 2015 to:

Seth Spencer

UW-Extension

36245 Main St. PO Box 67

Whitehall, Wi 54773

Email: [email protected]

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PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL 2015 Camp Kinnissippewa 4-H Camp Counselor Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name: County: Club:

Phone Number: ( ) Email Address:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Number of Years in 4-H: Grade: Current Age: Date of Birth:

Attach a photo to this application or email a digital one to [email protected]

CAMP EXPERIENCES:

List camps (4-H and non 4-H) which you have attended: (Please “X” camper or counselor)

Camp Year(s) Camper (X) Counselor (X)

I would prefer to be a counselor for: (Circle) Grades 3-4 Grades 5-6 Grades 7-8

___Junior Director ___Lead Counselor ___Outpost Counselor ___Resource Counselor ___Cabin

Counselor

TRAINING EXPERIENCES:

Have you previously attended a camp counselor training workshop? (Circle) YES NO

If yes, when and where:

List other leadership courses/workshops you have attended:

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:

Date: Organization:

Standard First Aid Training

CPR Training

Lifeguard Certificate

How well do you swim? (circle one) Not at all A little Average Very Well

Are you willing to help with waterfront (swimming or canoeing) activities? YES NO

Please rate your experience with canoeing: (circle one)

Never A little Average Very Well

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2015 County Fair Clean-Up Schedule

Building Assignment Club Date/Time

Youth Exhibit Building

Sunnyside Frenchville Cloverleaves 10:00

Art, Painting & Photo Building and Plant & Soil Science Arcadia Hummingbirds 10:00

Explorer Building Coulee Clovers 10:00

4-H Food Stand Silver Creek Valley Set up time with Sue Sahlstrom

Beef, Pig Barn Ettrick Eagles G/H Creek Busy Bees 10:00

Small Animal Building Trempealeau Trusty Workers 10:00

Dairy Barn and Sheep Barn Whitehall Happy Hustlers Hale & Hardy 10:00

Horse Barns Horse Project Members

Determined by Horse Project Members

Flags Ettrick Eagles Set up time with Mary Jane Hilton

(Find Her Phone number)

Arena (Farm Progress Building) Arcadia Hummingbirds G/H Busy Bees 10:00

Homemaker Building Lincoln Pioneers

10:00

2015 Fair Clean up Schedule July 11

th, 2015

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2015 County Fair Building Monitor Schedule

2015 Building Monitor Schedule

Expectations of Building Monitors is that you monitor the following buildings:

Youth Exhibit Building,

Merchants (Arts and Vegetables) Building,

Explorers Building

If you are the club responsible for building monitor, you must have at least

1 adult or 1 older youth in each building at all times

Thursday 5-7 Frenchville Cloverleaves

Thursday 7-10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs: Sil-

ver Creek Valley (ME), Ettrick Eagles( EX), G/H Creek Busy

Bees (YE)

Friday 10 -1 Trempealeau Trusty Workers

Friday 1-4 Hale & Hardy

Friday 4-7 G/H Creek Busy Bees

Friday 7 –10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs:

Lincoln Pioneers (ME), Whitehall Happy Hustlers (EX),

Sunnyside (YE)

(Leaders Board Members/Meeting)

Saturday 10-1 Lincoln Pioneers

Saturday 1-3 Whitehall Happy Hustlers

Saturday 3-5 Ettrick Eagles

Saturday 5-7 Coulee Clovers

Saturday 7- 10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs:

Frenchville Cloverleaves (ME), Hale & Hardy (EX), Arcadia

Hummingbirds (YE)

Sunday 10-12 Silver Creek

Sunday 12-2 Sunnyside

Sunday 2-Close Arcadia Hummingbirds

Youth Exhibit Building (YE)

Merchants (ME)

Explorers Building (EX)

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2015 County Fair Food Stand Schedule

2015 Food Stand Schedule

Thursday 8-11 Lincoln Pioneers

Thursday 11-3 Arcadia Hummingbirds

Thursday 3-7 Whitehall Happy Hustlers

Thursday 7-Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult

and/or older youth from each of the follow-

ing clubs:

Trempealeau Trusty Workers, Silver Creek

Valley, Ettrick Eagles, G/H Creek Busy Bees

Friday 7:30 – 11 Silver Creek Valley

Friday 11-3 Trempealeau Trusty Workers

Friday 3-7 G/H Creek Busy Bees

Friday 7-Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult

and/or older youth from each of the follow-

ing clubs:

Lincoln Pioneers, Sunnyside, Whitehall Hap-

py Hustlers

Saturday 7:30 -11 Hale & Hardy

Saturday 11-3 ——————

Saturday 3-7 Sunnyside

Saturday 7- Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult

and/or youth from each of the following

clubs:

Frenchville Cloverleaves, Coulee Clovers ,

Hale & Hardy, Arcadia Hummingbirds

Sunday 9-1 Ettrick Eagles

Sunday 1-4 Coulee Clovers

Sunday 4-Clean up Frenchville Cloverleaves

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2015 Foods Revue Results

Food Showmanship:

Ages 5-8 “Holiday or Celebration- snack”

Blue Ribbon – Hailey Cooper

Ages 9-10 “Holiday or Celebration - appetizer”

Award of Excellence – Elsie Marley

Blue Ribbon – Elsie Marley, Aleah Hunter

Red Ribbon – Devon Baier, Brianne Cooper, Kim Cooper,

Claire Rolbecki

Ages 11-12 “Holiday or Celebration - Lunch”

Blue Ribbon – Sophie Munson, Isabelle Mooney

Red Ribbon –Morgan Baier, Morgan Cooper, Olivia

Mooney, Kendra Goplin

Ages 17-19 Holiday or Celebration Low Cost Budget

Blue Ribbon – Brianna Stankey

Food Projects

Ages 9-10

Blue Ribbon - Elsie Marley

You’re the Nutritionist:

Ages 9-10

Blue Ribbon – Kaci Kahler-Pyka

Decorated Cookies:

Ages 7-10

Blue Ribbon – Claire Rolbiecki, Sawyer Smock

Red Ribbon – Samantha Nelson

Ages 11-14

Blue Ribbon – Rachel Knudsen

Ages 7-10

Blue Ribbon – Hilde Everson, Lars Everson

Decorated Cupcakes:

Ages 7-10

Blue Ribbon – Samantha Nelson, Sawyer Smock

Red Ribbon – Brinna Goplin, Vadia Goplin, Claire

Rolbiecki, Aleah Hunter

White Ribbon – Devon Baier

Ages 11-14

Blue Ribbon – Isabelle Mooney, Rachel Knudsen

Red Ribbon – Kendra Goplin, Cami Subra, Paige

Subra, Jordan Hein

White Ribbon – Morgan Baier, Olivia Mooney

Ages 15-19

Award of Excellence – Hilde Everson

Blue Ribbon – Hilde Everson

Red Ribbon – Brianna Stankey

Decorated Single Layer Cakes:

Ages 7-10

Blue Ribbon – Samantha Nelson, Amy Hein

Red Ribbon – Devon Baier, Kinley Anderson, Elsie

Marley, Aleah Hunter

White Ribbon – Vaida Goplin

Ages 11-14

Award of Excellence – Jordan Hein

Blue Ribbon – Jordan Hein, Kendra Goplin

Red Ribbon – Morgan Baier, Hayley Andersen, So-

phie Munson

Ages 15-19

Blue Ribbon – Hilde Everson

Any Other Decorated Item:

Ages 7-10

Blue Ribbon – Devon Baier, Elsie Marley

Ages 11-14

Blue Ribbon – Kendra Goplin, Sophie Munson

Red Ribbon – Morgan Baier

Fudge, Cooked Candy:

Blue Ribbon – Bridget Stankey, Alexi Hunter

Red Ribbon –Samantha Nelson, Cami Subra, Jordan

Hein

Molded Candy:

Blue Ribbon – Vaida Goplin, Hilde Everson

Red Ribbon – Brinna Goplin, Samantha Nelson, Paige

Subra, Alexi Hunter

Any Other Candy or Confection:

Blue Ribbon –Aleah Hunter

Red Ribbon – Cami Subra

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2015 YELL CONFERENCE

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County Fair Judge Training

County Fair Judges Training Webinar

March 3, 2015 ¨ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

All communication will be via email.

After you are registered, the PowerPoint

and the call-in information for the

program will be emailed to you.

Registration Form

Name

___________________________________________________________

Address

_________________________________________________________

Phone

___________________________________________________________

E-Mail

__________________________________________________________ Registration fee is $15.00 per person. Please make your check payable to: UW-Extension. Please mail your completed registration and check to the ad-dress below so that we receive them by February 23.

Lynn Pfeiffer 436 Lowell Center

610 Langdon Street Madison WI 53703

If you have questions, please contact Pam Hobson at (608) 262-9605 or [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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THE LEADER’S BOARD NEEDS YOU

The Leader’s Board is an the main support for the Trempealeau County 4-H Program. The main responsibilities of the Leader’s Board are:

To raise and manage funds generated from the 4-H Food Stand and the Plat Book Sales

Plan and organize county wide events such as Clover College, Performing Arts Festival, and the

Trempealeau County Fair

Establish policies and procedures as needed

Listen to funding requests that provide educational experiences to Trempealeau County 4-H Members

Provides funding to 4-H members to attend camps, state, national, and international trips

Provide financial support to project groups for example the Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Livestock, Foods &

Nutrition, and many other project groups.

Evaluate current 4-H programs

Explore new ideas that can benefit the Trempealeau County 4-H program

Who can be a Board Member?

Any adult that has interest in the Trempealeau County 4-H Program. A parent, grandparent, community member, club leader, or project leader. If you are not a certified 4-H Volunteer at this time, arrangements would be made to receive the training. The Leader’s Board also has 2 youth positions. The youth positions are open to high school aged 4-H members. How often does the Leader’s Board meet?

The Leader’s Board meets once a month. This past year the group met on the 4th Monday of the Month at 6:30pm in the Tremplo Room in the Courthouse. The meeting date may change when the new board members are elected. During the year the group took advantage of the conference call option to accommo-date the member’s schedules. How long are the terms?

2 years. May not serve for more than two consecutive terms 1 year for Youth Terms. May not serve for more than two consecutive terms. How many Leader’s Board positions are available?

Northern District: Arcadia Hummingbirds, Whitehall Happy Hustlers, Lincoln Pioneers, Sunnyside, Hale & Hardy, Coulee Clovers 1 Youth Position Southern District: G/H Busy Bees, Trempealeau Trusty Workers, Ettrick Eagles, Hegg Happy Harvesters, Frenchville Cloverleaves, Silver Creek Valley 1 Youth Position At large Members: Up to 2- Can be from anywhere from the county. What do I do if I want to become a Leader’s Board Member?

Contact Seth Spencer at the extension office.

We want to thank our current Leader’s Board Members for all their hard work: JoAnn Reinholdt, Charlotte Everson, Heather Smock, Becky Hynes, Kim Pryzbylla, Wendy Pyka, WIna Mortenson, and Rosa Mooney

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Trempealeau County 4-H/FFA Meat Animal Project

2015 Educational Requirement Report

This Sheet must be successfully completed and returned to the UW-Extension Office

By July 1, 2015

NAME CLUB/CHAPTER

Species(check one) Beef Sheep Swine Goat

What was the name of the educational workshop you attended?

Date & Location of workshop you attended:

What new skills did you develop or knowledge did you learn?

How will you apply these new skills or information to improve the quality of you’re

a

_______________________________

______________________________

Project member Signature Educational Event

Coordinator

Species (check one) Beef Sheep Swine Goat

What was the name of the educational workshop you attended?

Date & Location of workshop you attended:

What new skills did you develop of knowledge did you learn?

How will you apply these new skills or information to improve the quality of your project this year?

Documents

Trempealeau County 4 H Newsletter CLOVER disPATCH · 2/2/2015 · 1/24/15, Shooting Sports 1/20/15-2/24/15 on Tuesdays, Free Chicks for Fair Projects 1/15/15, Clothing Revue 2/14/15,