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Winnebago
County 4-H
Enrollment
Guide
2016-2017
*Updated 8/2016
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Index
Welcome Letter ............................................................................................................................ 2
What is 4-H ................................................................................................................................... 3
Winnebago County 4-H Clubs ................................................................................................... 4-5
4-H Emblems and Symbols .......................................................................................................... 6
4-H Terms ................................................................................................................................. 7-8
Who’s Who in 4-H .................................................................................................................... 9-10
Enrollment General Information ............................................................................................. 10-11
4-H Projects ........................................................................................................................... 12-18
4-H Activities and Events ............................................................................................................ 19
4-H Awards and Trips ............................................................................................................ 20-21
Enrolling in 4HOnline Instructions .......................................................................................... 22-26
Re-Enrolling in 4HOnline Instructions………………………………………………………..…………27
Winnebago County UW-Extension Office ................................................................................... 28
Kayla Oberstadt 4-H Youth Development Educator
Sarah Thompson 4-H Youth and Science Educator
Winnebago County UW- Extension 625 E. County Road Y, Suite 600
Oshkosh WI 54901
Phone: 920-232-1974 or 920-727-8643 Fax #: 920-232-1967 711 Wisconsin Relay
Website: http://winnebago.uwex.edu/
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Winnebago County UW- Extension 625 E. County Road Y, Suite 600 Phone: 920-232-1974 Fax #: 920-232-1967 711 Wisconsin Relay Website: http://winnebago.uwex.edu/
August 2016
Dear Winnebago County 4-H Members, Leaders, and Families, It is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to another successful year in 4-H! On behalf of our UW-Extension office staff, we would like to thank you for your continued involvement in the Winnebago County 4-H Program. For those of you joining us for your first 4-H experiences, welcome to a program that will offer educational opportunities in safe, inclusive environments, surrounded by other 4-H families who enjoy having fun! 4-H members can enroll in Winnebago County 4-H at any time of the year. Members who are re-enrolling are expected to do so by November 20. In order to exhibit projects at the Winnebago County Fair, 4-H members must be enrolled in all interested project areas by January 31. New members may also enroll at any time of the year, and in order to exhibit at the Winnebago County Fair, they must be enrolled by January 31. Through your involvement in Winnebago County 4-H, you are joining a 4-H network of over 7 million youth members nationwide! With ongoing support of adult volunteer leaders and 4-H parents, local 4-H programs are able to thrive through countless volunteer hours, as project knowledge is shared and positive relationships are fostered. You will find that 4-H has a long-standing tradition of developing life skills in young people through hands-on activities (learn by doing) as 4-H members continue to learn citizenship and leadership while promoting healthy lifestyles. Speaking of traditions, 4-H is a 100 year-old program that has evolved from a once rural-based youth organization to incorporating members from all communities and interest areas. Young people in 4-H learn skills in areas of science, cultural arts, agriculture, and more! Members use their heads, hearts, hands, and health as they achieve their goals in yearly 4-H project work. As a Winnebago County 4-H family, you become involved by joining a local community club. Clubs typically have regularly scheduled monthly meetings where an officer team of elected youth members lead club meetings through an agenda of activities, community service events, project meetings, and more! Members who seek involvement beyond their club and project areas are invited to participate in county-wide 4-H opportunities such as Lego Club, 4-H Camps, National Youth Science Day, and more! As 4-H members gain years of experience, they may elect to apply for county- and state-organized opportunities, such as leadership trips, being a camp counselor, and state leadership teams. There is something for everyone in 4-H, and if you happen to find yourself seeking an additional fit for your interests, please contact a 4-H leader or our UWEX office, as we would be happy to suggest further 4-H opportunities! Wishing you a wonderful 4-H year! Your partners in 4-H Youth Development,
Kayla Oberstadt Sarah Thompson Carol Hollmaier 4-H Youth Development Educator 4-H Youth & Science Educator UWEX Support Staff
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What is 4-H?
4-H is a positive youth development organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential. A vast community of more than 6 million youth and adults working together for positive change, 4-H enables America’s youth to emerge as leaders through hands-on learning, research-based 4-H youth programs and adult mentorship, in order to give back to their local communities.
4-H prepares young people to step up to the challenges in their community and the world. Using research-based programming around positive youth development, 4-H youth get the hands-on real world experience they need to become leaders. Young people who are a part of 4-H have the opportunity to explore all types of science, health, and citizenship programming delivered through 4-H clubs and camps, as well as afterschool.
4-H is the youth development program of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Cooperative Extension System of the nation’s land-grant universities. Wisconsin 4-H is a program of the University of Wisconsin-Extension in partnership with state, federal, and county government in each Wisconsin county.
In a safe and enriching environment, 4-H brings youth and adults together to learn everyday skills with hands-on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant sciences to robotics, 4-H members learn problem-solving skills that can make a positive impact upon their community. 4-H helps youth:
meet the diverse challenges of today’s world,
build self-confidence,
learn responsibility, and
make positive decisions. In Winnebago County, anyone who is in 5-year-old kindergarten to one year past high school graduation can join a local 4-H club and become a 4-H member.
What do 4-H members do?
4-H clubs meet once a month to discuss club and project goals, and to do fun activities. Members can help out in their local communities as volunteers and youth leaders. 4-H members can also participate in out-of-state trips and international exchanges, Lego® Robotics, create artwork, camp out and enjoy other
outdoor experiences, or take care of an animal. These are just a few of the many opportunities that 4-H members have the opportunity to become a part of! Take some time to speak with other 4-H members and leaders to learn about project and activity offerings in Winnebago County to see where your interests fit!
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Winnebago County 4-H Clubs
Information is from the 2016-2017 4-H year. Please check with the contact person before attending a meeting as dates, time, and location may have changed.
Name of Club
Meetings Contact Person(s) Phone Number Email
4-H Friends 1st Sunday at 3:00 PM.
Calvary Lutheran Church, Oshkosh
Amy Jo Domke 920-232-5401
Algoma Achievers
1st Sunday at 6:30 PM 1850 Imperial Rd,
Oshkosh Carol Janssen 920-589-2230
Dream Catchers
1st Sunday at 1:00 PM James P Coughlin Center,
Oshkosh
Lisa Sokel Linda Block
920-202-3700 920-233-5193
Golden Oak 1st Tuesday at 7:15 PM
Nekimi Town Hall, Oshkosh
Sarah Winkel 920-379-3194
Homeward Bounders
3rd Friday at 1:00 PM James P Coughlin Center,
Oshkosh
Doris Brockman Jennifer Frank
920-426-3393 920-685-2094
Kountry Kidz 1st Thursday at 6:00 PM
Wind Ridge Farms, Oshkosh
Tammy Stark 920-420-2556 [email protected]
Lakeshore 2nd Sunday at 2:00 PM Nepeuskun Town Hall,
Ripon Kathy Wunrow 920-290-2264
Mears 2nd Thursday at 6:30 PM
Kobussen Bus Office, Neenah
Jane Cowling 920-231-8937 N/A
Newcomers 1st Sunday at 6:00 PM Rushford Town Hall,
Omro
Jody Buttke Shannon Besaw
920-410-0297 920-379-8763
[email protected] [email protected]
NOTA 2nd Monday at 6:30 PM
James P. Coughlin Center, Oshkosh
Merry Mitchell 920-722-3763
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Name of Club
Meetings Contact
Person(s) Phone Number Email
NOW 1st Monday at 6:30 PM
James P Coughlin Center, Oshkosh
Buffy Carroll 847-456-7370 [email protected]
Pickett 4th Sunday at 4:30 PM
Pickett Community Center, Pickett
Lucy Schroeder 920-589-3600 [email protected]
Plain V-U 1st Monday at 7:00 PM
Utica Town Hall, Fisk
Carol Radloff Karen Szep Kay Marx
Patsy Beck
920-410-6262 920-685-5129 920-379-8538 920-589-6014
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Poygan Go-Getters
2nd Monday at 7:00 PM H.B. Patch School,
Omro Cindy Giddings 920-685-2843
Ridgeway
2nd Tuesday at 6:30 PM Please contact leaders for
start time Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Neenah
Jenny Numrich Heather Schmidt-
Weber
920-886-0898 920-585-6348
NeenahNumrichs@ numrichacademy.org
Western Sunset 2nd Monday at 6:30 PM
James P. Coughlin Center, Oshkosh
Julie Lang Kristine Hemp
920-252-1142 920-475-1923
Westhaven Wonders
2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM Evergreen Manor Nursing Home,
Oshkosh
Katrina Malson 920-203-1857
Westward 2nd Sunday at 6:30 PM
Vinland Town Hall, Oshkosh
Sharon Gibson Janine Krueger
Lori Jensen
920-379-1327 920-426-8290 920-722-3278
[email protected] [email protected]
White Cedars 1st Monday at 7:00 PM LaMarche Residence,
Omro
Wendy & Jeff Ruedinger
Chelsy Cegielski
920-475-7049 920-475-7050 920-579-1981
Winchester 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 PM Grace Lutheran Church,
Winchester
Marla Konow Jen Longworth
920-209-1891 920-420-4773
[email protected] [email protected]
Zion 3-C 2nd Monday at 6:30 PM
Omro Elementary School, Omro
Amanda Hoffmann-Kiesow
920-410-4484 [email protected]
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4-H Emblems and Symbols
Emblem:
The national 4-H emblem is a four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaf.
The Four H’s and Pledge:
The four H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. These four H’s represent the four-fold training and development in which members participate. This meaning of the four H’s is clearly given in the pledge below.
I pledge …My Head to clearer thinking …My Heart to greater loyalty …My Hands to larger service, and …My Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
The Colors:
Green and White are the 4-H colors. The white background of the flag symbolizes purity. The green 4-H emblem is nature’s most common color in the great outdoors, and green is also the color of springtime, life, and youth.
Slogan:
“Learn By Doing”
Motto:
The national 4-H motto is: “To Make the Best Better.”
Websites
Winnebago County 4-H: http://winnebago.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development
Wisconsin 4-H website: http://4h.uwex.edu/
USDA 4-H National Headquarters: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/youthdevelopment4h.cfm
National 4-H Council website: http://www.4-H.org
National 4-H Supply website: http://www.4-hmall.org Winnebago County 4-H Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnebago-County-UW- Extension/569273576444502?ref=hl Winnebago County 4-H Ambassadors Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Winnebago-County-4-H-Ambassadors-1028464187213063/?fref=ts Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wisconsin4h/
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4-H Terms
4H Online/ Enrollment
For the enrollment system for members and leaders, you will need a computer, internet access, a valid email address, and a web browser to input your information. Youth enrolling by January 31 have the opportunity to show at the fair as members of Winnebago County 4-H. Members enrolling after that date can participate in club activities and county educational activities such as summer camps.
4-H Membership
Youth in 5-year-old kindergarten through one year past high school are eligible to join 4-H.
4-H News & Views
The every other month Winnebago County 4-H newsletter that is e-mailed or mailed to families and is available on the web at http://winnebago.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development. The 4-H News & Views provides information about 4-H meetings and opportunities at the county, district, state, or national level offered to 4-H members, leaders, and parents.
4-H Year
The 4-H year starts on September 1 and ends August 30 the following year.
Activity
4-H activities are short-term educational and/or social experiences that all Winnebago County 4-H members may participate in. Many 4-H activities are also open to non 4-H members.
Cloverbud
Youth in 5-year old kindergarten through second grade enroll in the Cloverbud project. This 4-H project introduces the members to 4-H. These members do not enroll in any other projects.
Constitution & Bylaws for Winnebago County 4-H Clubs & Projects
All 4-H clubs and some countywide projects have a set of written rules for their operation. Each member should become familiar with the Club’s or Project’s Constitution and By-Laws early in the year to learn about your responsibilities as a member of the club organization.
Explorer Youth in grades 3-5 are suggested (but not required) to enroll in the “Exploring” project where they can sample/learn about a variety of project options. They can also enroll in additional projects.
Graduation from 4-H
Graduating from 4-H signifies that a member has successfully completed their career as a 4-H member. Some 4-H members graduate the same year as high school graduation; however, individuals have an option to extend membership one year beyond high school graduation.
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JPCC
This abbreviation stands for the James P Coughlin Center located at 625 E. County Road Y, Oshkosh. The county facility is home of the Winnebago County UW-Extension Office and serves as the meeting place for several 4-H events and activities.
Membership Dues
All members are assessed $10.00 for membership. This covers insurance, Wisconsin 4-H Foundation donation, and project support. Local 4-H clubs may have additional dues and will determine when all of the dues are to be paid.
New Leader Orientation
All adult volunteers must attend a new leader orientation session and undergo a background check before they are allowed to work with youth and serve as a 4-H leader. Sessions will be listed in issues of News and Views, as well as first year leaders being notified.
Project
4-H projects are long-term, educational experiences that only youth enrolled in that project may participate in. Projects are listed on pages 12-17 or online at: http://winnebago.uwex.edu/complete-project-list-2/
Record Book The Winnebago County 4-H Member Record Book is a great tool for setting goals for the year as well as recording all of your 4-H accomplishments. Record book pages can be found at: http://winnebago.uwex.edu/4-h-record-book-forms/ 4-H Record Books are turned into your club leaders in August or September.
UWEX
This abbreviation is used to refer to the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 4-H is the youth education program of UW-Extension.
Winnebago County 4-H Leaders Association
All enrolled Winnebago County 4-H youth leaders and adult leaders make up the Winnebago County 4-H Leaders Association. The 4-H Leaders Association meets three times a year at the “All County Meeting”. The 4-H Leaders Association Board of Directors is the executive branch of the Association that provides support for the Winnebago County 4-H Program and meets monthly. For more information on the Leaders Association Board, please visit: http://winnebago.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-board-of-directors/
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct sets forth guidelines by which 4-H members should conduct themselves when representing the 4-H Youth Development program. When completing member and leader enrollments through 4HOnline, each enrollee will agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.
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Who’s Who in 4-H
Club Level
4-H Member
Any youth in 5-year-old kindergarten through one year past high school who joins a 4-H club is a 4-H member. These members are invited to participate in county-level 4-H events and activities.
4-H Organizational Leader
The Organizational Leader is responsible for the organizational part of the club. Some clubs have assistant and/or co-organizational leaders. The leaders seek the help of club activity project, and resource leaders, as well as parents to take on leadership responsibilities in the 4-H club.
4-H Activity Leader
An Activity Leader can assume a number of different responsibilities in a club. Some examples include conducting activities and providing leadership with older members in doing service projects.
4-H Project / Resource Leader
A project/resource volunteer leader helps 4-H members as they learn about, make, or participate in a particular 4-H project area. This person can be a 4-H parent who agrees to help with a project or a person from the community who has knowledge in a particular subject. Once a parent or community member agrees to assume this role, they need to enroll, pass a background check, and complete the mandatory volunteer orientation.
4-H Youth Leader
4-H members enrolling in the Youth Leadership project can help younger members in the club, a project area, or other educational activities. They may serve as a club officer, camp counselor, or 4-H Ambassador. By doing this they grow, mature, and learn leadership skills.
4-H Ambassador 4-H members in grade 6 or above who promote 4-H throughout Winnebago County, organize all-county events for 4-H youth and families, and provide leadership in Winnebago County 4-H are Ambassadors.
Parents and/or Guardians
Parents and/or guardians are very important to the success a child will have in the 4-H program. Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to attend their 4-H club meetings, project meetings, and countywide events with their child to learn more about 4-H and support their child’s involvement.
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County Level
4-H Leaders Association Board of Directors
Winnebago County 4-H Leaders Association Board of Directors conducts fundraising events such as pizza sale and the Dipper food stand at the Winnebago County Fair to support county opportunities for members, families, and leaders to enhance 4-H youth education and development programs at local, state, and national levels. All registered 4-H leaders are members of the Winnebago County 4-H Leaders Association. Elected leaders serve on the Board of Directors to provide guidance and decision-making for the 4-H program.
4-H Project Committees
Winnebago County 4-H has committees in the Dairy, Goats, Shooting Sports, Foods, Horse & Pony, and Dog projects. These groups plan and conduct county-level educational events, activities, and meetings.
4-H Resource Leader
A volunteer who is willing to answer project or activity questions for other volunteer leaders or 4-H members is considered a 4-H Resource Leader.
4-H Youth Development Educator and Youth and Science Educator
These two professionals provide guidance, education, and oversight of the many 4-H Youth Development programs offered through the UW-Extension office.
Enrolling in 4-H
Youth - General information: Enrollment in a 4-H club is done via 4HOnline. You will need a computer, internet access, a valid email address, and a web browser to input your information. If you do not have such access at home, consider using your local library to complete your 4-H enrollment. The directions for enrolling are found on pages 21-26 or online (wi.4honline.com) through a link on the first page of the enrollment process.
Youth must be affiliated with a club before they may sign-up for any projects. A list of all clubs is on pages 3 and 4 or at http://winnebago.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development.
Grade level is determined by grade in school at time of 4-H enrollment. Youth who are home-schooled must declare a grade. Youth are eligible for membership beginning with 5-year-old kindergarten through one year following high school graduation. If a youth drops out of school, they will be considered as if they had stayed in school and would complete their 4-H membership as the same time their grade cohort would complete their membership.
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Youth may add or delete projects until January 31 of the current 4-H year and still represent 4-H at the Winnebago County Fair if they meet all other requirements.
Winnebago County 4-H offers a variety projects and activities. Please be aware that not all project areas have planned educational offerings. There are three levels of support for these projects.
1. Countywide Level – a volunteer or group of volunteers have come forward to teach that project to any 4-H members in Winnebago County who are enrolled. The following project areas have county-wide support:
Shooting Sports Horse & Pony
Dairy Goat
Dog Foods
The list of countywide projects may change during the year. More may be added or removed at any time based on the availability of leaders. Watch email and the 4-H News & Views for additional opportunities throughout the 4-H year.
Some projects also have leaders and meetings at the club level.
Some of the countywide projects have dues over-and-above regular 4-H county and club dues and participation expectations.
2. Club Level – there may be a volunteer who is willing to teach or serve as a particular resource in that
project to members of their club who are enrolled.
Project support available at the club level varies widely between clubs and also may change at any time during the year based on the availability of leaders. For questions regarding club leaders, please ask your Organizational Leader.
3. Independent or Individual Study Level – Due to the number of project areas offered, not all have
volunteers on the countywide or club levels to teach that project. In this case, the member is expected to learn on their own with the help of his/her family and appropriate resources such as 4-H literature, the library, community resources or workshops, or the internet.
Literature Several projects have informative literature which will be helpful to all 4-H members, families, and leaders. We encourage you to purchase literature that focuses on your project(s). You may order your literature direct from National 4-H Supply. To order online, their website is: http://www.4-hmall.org There are copies of literature available at the UWEX office to look through before purchase and also checkout materials you can take home for free for a set time.
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4-H Projects
4-H projects are long-term, educational experiences that only youth enrolled in that project may participate. A 4-H project is what a 4-H member learns, makes or does; for example: learn to grow a vegetable garden, build and program robots, sew a dress, or train a dog. Projects vary from aerospace to woodworking, birds to rabbits, and clothing to vegetables. Youth have the opportunity to enter their work at the Winnebago County Fair.
4-H members must enroll in at least one project each year. Members in 5-year-old kindergarten through second grade may only enroll in the Cloverbud Project. Starting in third grade, members may enroll in any projects.
Each 4-H club will try to connect project leaders and project members. Project Leaders are to notify members when and where the project meetings will be held. Most projects will require at least three project meetings and often more are held. When there is no Project Leader, the member will be expected to work individually. As a family, you can use the 4-H project literature to guide your learning.
Some 4-H projects hold countywide meetings or educational offerings in addition to individual club meetings. Some examples include: Archery, Dog, Horse, and Goats. The family of a 4-H member should take an active interest in the youth’s project(s). Assist, encourage, offer advice, but remember the 4-H member Learns By Doing.
Listed on the following pages are the projects youth may enroll in as a Winnebago County 4-H member. They are in alphabetical order.
A couple of reminders:
1. Youth in 5-year-old kindergarten through second grade enroll only in the Cloverbud project.
2. Some animal projects have additional requirements, which will be explained by the Project Committee. Most of them also have their own expectations, special project requirements as to meeting attendance and meet on a countywide basis (as well as at the Club level). Information will be sent from the UW-Extension office via email or surface mail about meetings of project committees. If you receive an email and have questions, please contact the volunteer leader listed as the contact person or the UW-Extension office.
3. Members must be enrolled by January 31 in order to exhibit at the Winnebago County Fair providing all other requirements have been met.
Adventures Adventures Backpacking & Hiking Bicycling Canoeing Fishing Adventures Leader Adventure projects include backpacking and hiking, bicycling, canoeing, and fishing.
Aerospace Aerospace Aerospace Leader Learn about aerospace including how to build various types of rockets, planning a flight route, explore aerospace careers, and much more.
Ambassadors Ambassadors Ambassadors Leader Ambassadors is a group for older youth in grades 6th and up who plan and implement countywide events and promote 4-H.
Archery See “Shooting Sports”
Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Leather Craft Drawing & Painting Arts & Crafts Youth Leader Arts & Crafts Leader Arts and crafts projects, such as candle making, jewelry making, leather craft, stencil painting, block printing, metal enameling, drawing and painting, folk arts, and any other arts and crafts areas you may be interested in.
Beef Beef Beef Youth Leader Beef Leader In the 4-H Beef project, members will learn how to identify various beef breeds and parts of a beef animal, halter-break and show a calf; fit and judge beef cattle; and raise a healthy animal. Note: All market beef must be weighed in on a Saturday, usually the last Saturday in February in order to sell at the Winnebago County Fair.
Cats Cats Cats Youth Leader Cats Leader Grooming a cat, breed identification, cat health, fitting and showing, nutrition, breeding, careers, teaching others and animal welfare.
Child Development Child Development Child Development Youth Leader Child Development Leader In this project you will learn about yourself and younger children. You will develop and practice babysitter skills, try fun activities that you can use as a babysitter, and improve the quality of care you give to younger children.
Clothing Clothing Clothing Leader Clothing Youth Leader Clothes Horse (Equestrian Attire) In this project you will learn clothing construction and sewing techniques. As you progress, you will enhance your sewing skills beyond the basic and begin to select construction techniques you would like to learn and projects you would like to make.
Cloverbuds
(5-year-old Kindergarten through Grade 2)
Cloverbuds Cloverbuds Youth Leader Cloverbuds Leader This educational project is for youth in 5-year-old kindergarten through 2nd grade. Discover 4-H through experience in expressive arts, mechanical science, environmental education, personal growth, animal science, and many more. Cloverbuds are not allowed to work with animals in a public setting including showing animals at 4-H shows including fairs, but are encouraged to enter non-animal exhibits.
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Communications Communications Communications Leader Speaking Speaking Leader Creative Writing Creative Writing Leader We communicate all day, every day, in various ways. Learn more about communication including how to become a confident communicator, giving an effective speech, or the use of language for creative expression.
Computers Computers Computers Leader Beginning members will learn to identify parts of a computer, use a keyboard, use a mouse, clean a computer, evaluate software, produce documents, learn on-line safety, search the Web, and more. More advanced members will learn how to use the internet for research, get an e-mail address, use desktop publishing, build a computer system, and use spreadsheets, etc.
Consumer Savvy Consumer Savvy Consumer Savvy Leader Learn how to be a smart shopper including learning your shopping style, knowing the difference between wants and needs, and writing a savings and spending plan.
Crocheting Crocheting Crocheting Leader Discover what to consider when buying yarn, crochet thread, crochet equipment. Learn crocheting, finishing techniques, and how to care for crochet items.
Crops Crops Crops Leader Crops project includes corn, forage, and small grains.
Dairy Dairy Dairy Youth Leader Dairy Leader Learn how to select, feed, manage, breed, fit, show, evaluate, and market a dairy animal. Activities include identifying dairy breeds, keeping a cow healthy and safe, exploring the needs of dairy animals, and learning about dairy organizations.
Dog Dog Dog Youth Leader Dog Leader Learn how to train and show your dog. Project members must be in 3rd grade or above and own or have access to a dog for weekly training. All dogs must meet current 4-H vaccination requirements. Educational meetings begin late fall/early winter. Dog training for obedience and showmanship begins late May and runs once a week until early August.
Electricity Electricity Electricity Leader Understand how to use electricity, identify electrical materials, wire circuits, and learn how to solder and prepare parts for assembly.
Entomology Entomology Entomology Leader Learn about insects including their behavior and life history, discover the parts of an insect’s body, and investigate entomology careers.
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Leader Practice the skills needed to be an entrepreneur, explore businesses, products, marketing and pricing, and create a business plan and start your own business.
Exotic Animals Exotic Animals Exotic Animal Leader Explore the variety of exotic animals and how to care for them.
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Exploring Exploring Exploring Leader This project is for youth in grades 3-5 to learn about the 4-H program while sampling a variety of projects offered in 4-H.
Flowers Flowers Flowers Youth Leader Flowers Leader Grow annual and perennial flowers. Start annuals indoors and make flower and bouquet arrangements.
Foods Foods Foods Youth Leader Foods Leader Learn more about what you eat and ways to prepare different foods including with the microwave. You can learn how to modify recipes for healthy living, make your own recipes, plan meals and menus.
Food Preservation Food Preservation Food Preservation Youth Leader Food Preservation Leader This project focuses on making jam, freezing, canning, pickling, and drying foods. Learn how to preserve food safely and about proper storage requirements. Ask the UW Extension Office for literature pertaining to specific food preservation areas (i.e. pickles, fruits, vegetables) or visit the publications website at http://learningstore.uwex.edu/
Geospatial Geospatial Geospatial Leader Discover ways of thinking about geographic positions and learn about navigational tools, such as GIS, GPS and compasses.
Goats Dairy Goats Goats Youth Leader Dairy Goats Leader Meat Goats Meat Goats Leader Pygmy Goats Pygmy Goats Leader Activities will include meetings and workshops
designed to help members learn how to select, feed, manage, breed, fit, show, evaluate, and market goats and goat by-products.
Note: All market goats must be weighed in on a Saturday, usually the first Saturday in May in order to sell at the Winnebago County Fair.
Health Health Health Leader Practice first-aid skills to treat basic injuries, learn how to respond to someone who is choking, assemble a first-aid kit, and identify your personal talent areas in health care.
Home Environment Home Environment Home Environment Youth Leader Home Environment Leader This project begins with the organization and design of a bedroom. In more advanced levels the member will learn design fundamentals, and concepts of interior design.
House Plants House Plants House Plants Youth Leader House Plants Leader Grow foliage and flowering plants, propagate them from leaf and stem cuttings, fertilize and water plants, and recognize and control insects and diseases.
Horseless Horse Horseless Horse Horseless Horse Youth Leader In this project you don’t have to have a horse or pony of your own. You need a desire to learn about horses. Explore horse behavior, terms, breeds, identification, body parts, selection, grooming, saddling and bridling, safety and equipment, and much more. This project is open to 4-H members who do not own, lease or manage a horse. Leasing and Managerial is the ability to have full use of a horse or pony. That is the horse project NOT Horseless Horse.
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Horse & Pony Horse Horse Youth Leader Horse/Horseless Horse Leader So, you want a horse. Great! What breed, type, color and physical markings would you like? Are you ready for daily care like grooming, feeding, stable care, foot care and safety? Learn the right equipment and riding skills; all a part of the 4-H Horse/Pony Project. This project is open to 4-H members who own, lease or manage a horse or pony. Leasing and managerial-access or use of another's animal is considered the Horse Project, not Horseless Horse.
Knitting Knitting Knitting Leader Find out what to consider when buying yarn and knitting equipment. Learn knitting and finishing techniques.
Model Horse Model Horse Model Horse Youth Leader Model Horse Leader Learn about the hobby of Model Horses including collecting, painting, making of tack, and participating in “Live” Model Horse shows. The ultimate goal is to display the miniature model horse as close to real life as possible.
Music Music Music Leader Gain a greater appreciation for music, explore different ways to participate, and listen, perform and compose various types of music.
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Finance Leader Learn money management skills, learn how to live on a budget, learn about wants and needs, values and goal setting, and explore ways to use and save money.
Pets Pets Pets Leader Explore your favorite pet or select or pet, learn to provide a safe environment for your pet, and learn how to select and care for your pet.
Photography Photography Videography Photography Youth Leader Photography Leader This project will show you how to care for a camera, basic composition and camera use. Advanced members will learn lighting techniques, creative use of camera controls and complex composition.
Plant Crafts
Plant Crafts Plant Crafts Leader Learn how to harvest plants, use different drying techniques, and learn how to make dried arrangements, corsages, etc.
Poultry Poultry Turkeys Bantams Poultry Youth Leader Poultry Leader The poultry project will help members learn how to select, feed, manage, breed, fit, show, and market your bird. It includes ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, bantams, and pigeons.
Rabbits Rabbits Rabbit Youth Leader Rabbits Leader Learning activities include identifying rabbit breeds, learning how to handle and show a rabbit, learning rabbit genetics and breeding, housing and care, planning and making a rabbit nest box, showing rabbits, and exploring careers related to rabbits, and more.
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Robotics Robotics Robotics Leader Explore the fascinating work of robotics including their form, function, and design; build robots form everyday items; and the basic elements of programming and instruction.
Scale Models Scale Models Scale Models Youth Leader Scale Models Leader Learn how to assemble and create scale models of trains, trucks, cars, ships, motorcycles, submarines, and tanks.
Self Determined Self-Determined Self-Determined Leader A self-determined project gives you the freedom to create your own project or expand a traditional one. Identify learning goals, outline your plan, identify resources, carry out, and evaluate your plan.
Sheep Sheep Sheep Youth Leader Sheep Leader Learn how to select, feed, manage, breed, fit, show, evaluate, and market sheep.
Note: All market lambs must be weighed in on a Saturday, usually the 1st Saturday in May, in order to sell at the Winnebago County Fair.
Shooting Sports There is countywide instruction in: Air Rifle
(eligible to all 4-H youth) Archery Archery Youth Leader Hunting & Ecology
(do not need enroll; all are asked to attend sessions)
Rifle (See powder-burning policy below)
Rifle Youth Leader Shooting Sports Youth Leader (This includes both Archery and Rifle)
The following project areas do not currently have leaders for them. You would need to be instructed
by your parents: Shotgun Muzzleloading Air Pistol Pistol
These projects are an introduction to archery and firearms, safe handling, ammunition, sighting and marksmanship, shooting form, and caring for your equipment.
Powder-Burning Policy: According to state policy, 4-H youth must be 12 years of age to operate any powder-burning firearm. This includes, but is not limited to .22 handgun or rifle, muzzleloader, handgun or rifle, or shotgun. Hunter Safety is also required in our county for any powder-burning firearms.
Adult Leaders for any of the above disciplines are asked to sign up for the following project: Shooting Sports Leader
(Even if you are not yet certified, you can assist.)
Note: All leaders must be certified through State 4-H Volunteer program (Youth Protection by the county) and participate in a state shooting sports workshop before offering 4-H Shooting Sports as a project. An example of this is someone getting a current certification for Shotgun, before offering a class. Workshops are held each year. Check with the 4-H web site at http://4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/shooting/index.cfm
Swine Swine Swine Youth Leader Swine Leader In the 4-H Swine project, members will learn how to identify various swine breeds and parts of a hog, practice fitting and showing, and raise a healthy animal.
Note: All market hogs must be weighed in on a Saturday, usually the first Saturday in May, in order to sell at the Winnebago County Fair.
Theater Arts Theater Arts Theater Arts Youth Leader Theater Arts Leader Learn about acting, makeup, costumes, sets, writing a script, planning a theater game, story dramatization, and group improvisation.
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Tractor Tractor Tractor Youth Leader Tractor Leader This project covers the many parts of a tractor, from nuts and bolts to the instrument panel. Learn about tractor safety, engine oil, mixing fuel and air, how to give regular maintenance, safety checks and safe driving.
Vegetables Vegetables Vegetables Youth Leader Vegetables Leaders In this project you will explore basic gardening practices, getting to know your soil, planning, preparing, planting, and caring for your garden. Explore harvesting and marketing methods. Study how to raise vegetables organically.
Veterinary Science Veterinary Science Veterinary Science Youth Leader Veterinary Science Leader Learn how to recognize a normal, healthy animal from its attitude, behavior and appearance. Also, learn about animal diseases and the influences on animal health.
Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking Youth Leader Woodworking Leader Learn how to trace patterns, measure, mark, cut, nail, glue, sand and finish while making projects from wood. Use power tools, identify wood types and make great projects to use around the house.
Workforce Readiness Workforce Readiness Workforce Readiness Leader Explore what it takes to get your first job, discover how to assess job possibilities in the community, create job scenarios, and recognize your learning styles and personal qualities.
Youth Leadership Youth Leadership-Youth This project will help youth develop leadership skills by chairing committees, leading activities, helping adult leaders plan and lead a project in which you have established skills, and planning events of your choice.
Club Leadership Club Organizational Leader Co-Organizational Leader Club Enrollment Coordinator Activity Leader Youth Leadership-Adult Activity Leaders assist the club in non-project activities and events.
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4-H Activities and Events
Each club may have special activities throughout the year. In addition, there are countywide activities and events that 4-H members may participate in. The listing below is only a partial listing. Many other project-related activities and events are held annually. All events are listed in the 4-H News and Views.
Camping A variety of activities and learning experiences await summer campers including crafts, swimming, campfires, evening programs, and more at Camp Upham Woods, at Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Base Camp is for youth presently in grades 3-8. Base Camp is a great place for cabin camping, swimming, hiking, canoeing, crafts, and making new friends. Campers spend 4 days and 3 nights at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells!
Watch the 4-H News and Views for camping registration information or check the Winnebago County 4-H website for camp registration forms, usually in April. Camp counselors will complete an application in the fall and participate in counselor training and camp planning throughout winter and spring. Counselors must be in grade 9 or above.
National 4-H Week The first full week in October is set aside each year to recognize and promote 4-H across the country. Each year a theme highlights the week. Help promote 4-H as a family or in a club activity, write a press release, or invite a non-4-H friend to an upcoming meeting!
Officer Training This is held annually for club officers to provide them with ideas and helpful hints about their jobs and responsibilities.
Oratorical Speaking Contest Open to youth throughout the county. Participants prepare and present a speech or demonstration that is evaluated by a judge. Registration forms will be available on the 4-H website. This event is co-sponsored by the Oshkosh Noon Optimists and Winnebago County 4-H Youth Development Program.
Winnebago County Fair The Winnebago County Fair is held annually in August. The Winnebago County Fair is great opportunity for 4-H members to display the items made in their 4-H project and/or to exhibit project animals. This is a major event where many people see what 4-H members do and an excellent opportunity to celebrate the successes and learning in a 4-H year!
All exhibits (except many animals) are judged by the “face-to-face” judging system. With this system, for every exhibit each 4-H member talks directly with the judge. The member’s age and experience are taken into consideration in the final placing. The placings include ribbons awarded of: Blue – 1st, Red – 2nd, White – 3rd, and Pink – 4th. Yellow – “Merit Award” ribbons are presented to a selected number of outstanding exhibits. Select projects may also be considered for Wisconsin State Fair exhibition.
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4-H Awards and Scholarships
“I Dare You” Award The “I Dare You” Award is offered to 4-H members who are at least 14 or older and are nominated by their club leader. Members who demonstrate personal integrity, lead well-rounded lives, and possess a willingness to assume responsibility should be considered for this award. Club leaders should nominate youth for this award who are “emerging” leaders. Two award winners are selected annually from Winnebago County.
4-H Key Award 4-H members who are at least a junior in high school, have been in 4-H for at least 3 years, and have been in the youth leadership project for 3 years are eligible to apply. Each county is allotted a maximum number of 4-H Key Award recipients, which is 2% of their older youth enrollment.
Winnebago County 4-H Alumni Award This special award recognizes a former Winnebago County 4-H member who has gone on to use 4-H skills in their success. Current contributions to 4-H may help to identify the candidates, but are not required for selection.
Friend in 4-H A 4-H individual or group making outstanding leadership or service contribution to 4-H is recognized with the Friend in 4-H. The nominee must be currently enrolled as a leader or member.
Friend of 4-H A person or group outside of 4-H making an outstanding contribution to 4-H leadership, service, or other support is selected annually as the Winnebago County Friend of 4-H. The “Friend of 4-H” is not currently enrolled in 4-H. In addition, the individual should have meaningful involvement in 4-H and be committed to the philosophy of 4-H.
Volunteer of the Year An individual who has done an exceptional job as a volunteer in the past year is recognized as the Volunteer of the Year.
Scholarships The Winnebago County 4-H Board of Directors annually awards scholarships for educational experiences beyond high school to Winnebago County 4-H members. The Paul Stevenson and Judith Gruzynski Memorial Scholarships are also awarded annually to 4-H members pursuing further education.
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4-H Trips
Citizenship Washington Focus
CWF is a week-long citizenship and educational experience held at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. Open to 4-H members in grades 10 – 12, youth apply and interview for this opportunity. The 4-H Leaders Association provides a partial scholarship to those selected.
American Spirit A nine-day bus trip to Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Niagara Falls, and Lexington helps delegates increase their understanding and appreciation of American Heritage. Youth delegates are in grades 8-10 and are strongly encouraged to attend Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference before attending 4-H American Spirit. Youth apply and interview for this opportunity. The 4-H Leaders Association provides a partial scholarship to those selected.
National 4-H Congress This six-day trip in November is an opportunity for service learning and leadership for youth. The trip is open to youth in grades 10-12. National 4-H Congress trip takes place in Atlanta, Georgia. Youth apply and interview for this opportunity. The 4-H Leaders Association provides a partial scholarship to those selected.
National 4-H Conference Apply to be one of Wisconsin’s selected youth to spend a week in Washington to attend this working conference held at the National 4-H Center. Each participant selects an issue (i.e. education, promotion, environment, violence) and works with other youth from across the country to develop plans that help direct future 4-H programming. Youth must be in grades 10-12 of the program with a maximum age of 18 as of January 1 of the travel year.
Space Camp A five-day bus trip to Huntsville, Alabama to explore the fascinating world of aerospace, astronomy, and technology is offered the end of April with registrations due in December. The trip is open to 4-H members in grades 6-8 with the maximum age of 15 at the time of the trip. Youth apply and interview for this opportunity. The 4-H Leaders Association provides a partial scholarship to those selected.
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Conference This four-day 4-H conference is held annually on the UW-Madison campus for members in grades 7 – 10. Youth apply and interview for this opportunity. The 4-H Leaders Association provides a partial scholarship to those selected.
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Enrolling in 4HOnline as a NEW family
Family profile and member information should be entered by a parent/guardian unless the member enrolling is 18 years or older.
Your county Extension office staff can help you find a club, get the forms you need, and begin the enrollment process in 4HOnline.
To enroll in Wisconsin 4HOnline, you need a computer, internet access, a valid e-mail address and a web browser.
Go to http://wi.4honline.com (notice there’s no “www” in that address). After carefully reading the instructions at the top of the page, you are ready to begin entering your family information.
Note: To move between boxes, you need to use your mouse or the TAB key. Don’t press the ENTER key or click on the BACK ARROW – you will lose any information that you have entered. Information on each page is saved when you click on the “Continue” button.
1. Click “I need to set up a profile”. A drop
down menu will appear. Select the county you want to join, then type in your valid family e-mail address. The E-mail address entered will be the account login for the entire family. It must be valid in order for you to have access to your enrollment information.
2. Confirm your e-mail address
3. Type in your parent/guardian/household’s
last name. (This will be the name that appears on mailing labels—“The Johnson Family” for example.)
4. Create your password – must include
letters and numbers/symbols with a minimum of 8 characters.
5. Click on “Create Login”
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Family Information Page 1. Fill in all your personal information correctly
and completely to create your family profile.
Make sure that you choose your
correspondence preference for either “Mail”
or “Email”.
2. Do not check the “Update member records
with the same address” box at this time.
3. Click on the “Continue” button at the bottom
of the page.
Note: The Password Management section is only used when you want to set a new password. You do not need to enter anything there at this time.
Member List Page 1. You are now at the “Member List” page. In the drop down box under “Add a New Family Member”,
select “youth” and click on “Add Member”.
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Youth Personal Information Page
Fill in all information for this member correctly and completely.
1. If he/she has a different e-mail address than the family one entered at login, enter it in the top box.
2. Enter his/her legal name.
3. For the “Years in 4-H”, enter “1” if this
is the first year. Otherwise, enter the number that reflects your experience. For example, if this is the beginning of your fifth year in 4-H, enter 5.
4. If there are parents/guardians that live
in a different residence, enter their mailing information under Secondary Household.
5. Is the member a youth leader, junior
leader volunteer? Select “yes” or “no”.
6. Ethnicity – If you consider your child to
be a part of the Hispanic culture, mark “yes”. Then check one or more of the boxes pertaining to race.
7. Choose your residence.
8. Complete the Military Service of Family section only if it applies.
9. School Information – choose your county from the drop down menu first, then select your child’s school.
If your school is not listed, click on “If you are unable to locate your school…” and enter the school name and type.
10. Select your child’s current grade in school.
11. Click on the “continue” button at the bottom.
Note: Bolded items are required to continue to the next screen. Missed items will be
highlighted in pink to help you identify any missing information.
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Additional Information Page
Please read each statement on this page carefully. Completion of each of the agreements is required for
participation in the program. It is important to understand that checking the boxes to agree is considered
your e-signature and it has the same legal force and effect as your hand-written signature. Questions
pertaining to the agreements below can be addressed by contacting your county 4-H Youth Development
Educator. A link to their contact information can be found at www.uwex.edu/ces/cty.
Complete the five following authorizations:
Assumption of Risks
Hold Harmless, Indemnity and Release
Consent for Emergency Treatment
Code of Conduct
Photo Release
After completing each of the five authorizations,
click on the “continue” button.
This is the Clubs/Projects/Groups page, where you will select a 4-H club and projects for the current 4-H year. On the Clubs tab: 1. Select the correct club from the
drop down menu and click on it.
2. Be sure to click “Add Club”.
3. Click the “Continue” button.
Note: The “continue” button will take you to an
optional health form. It is not required at the time
you are enrolling, but will be required to
participate in certain events and activities. After
you have completed the form once, the
information will be retained. You can return to
4HOnline to update information that may have
changed since the last time it was completed.
Scroll down and click on the “continue” button if
you do not want to fill it out at this time.
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On the Projects tab:
1. Under “Select a Project” click on the
drop down menu and select the first
project for this youth.
2. “Years in Project” – must have 1 for 1st
year members. For returning
members, enter the number that
reflects your experience. For example,
if this is the beginning of your second
year in the project enter 2.
3. Click on “Add Project”.
4. For each additional project that you
want to add, repeat the steps above.
After you have entered all your project(s), click on “Submit Enrollment” and you are done!
Entering Additional Youth or Adult Leaders in Your Family
If there is another youth (or an adult leader) in your family enrolling in 4-H, repeat this process for them.
There is an option to “copy parent information from another youth record”. Using that option will shorten the
process for entering additional youth.
Enrollment Approval
After your enrollment has been submitted, it is sent to your club leader and county UW-Extension office to
be approved. If there are any problems with your enrollment, such as incorrect or missing information, you
will get an e-mail asking you to complete the missing information and resubmit the enrollment. If there are
no problems, you will receive an e-mail stating that your enrollment has been accepted. E-mails related to
your enrollment will be sent to your family e-mail address. If you do not receive an e-mail from 4HOnline in
your inbox, please check your junk mail folder.
Use 4HOnline throughout the Year
Keep your login (family email address) and password handy so that you can log in to the program and update
your records whenever you need to. You will have access to your online record throughout the year to update
personal information, look up your family members’ enrollment in clubs, projects and leadership roles, read
newsletters, receive announcements about 4-H activities and more.
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4HONLINE
Re-Enroll Members/Leaders
Created: July 15, 2014 Updated: September 3, 2014 – added Enroll as Youth/Adult choice; added post 12th grade.
OVERVIEW
This document explains the process of a family re-enrolling members and leaders in 4HOnline.
GETTING STARTED
To get started with the re-enrollment process, log into 4HOnline with your family email and password.
On the family home screen, click on the orange button labeled Continue to Family.
On your Member/Volunteer list, find the family member you wish to re-enroll and click on Edit next to their name.
RE-ENROLL
At the bottom of the next screen, click on the button for Enroll for 2015-2016.
If the youth is over 17 years old, a box will appear asking if you wish to enroll as a youth or an adult. If the youth is graduating from 4-H and wants to continue as an adult leader, then choose Enroll As Adult, otherwise select Enroll as Youth.
You will now see the Personal Information that you entered when you first enrolled. Look over the information and make any corrections. If the youth was in 12th grade last year, you must select the grade for this year, either Post High School Education or Not in School. When you are done, click on Continue.
Next is the Additional Information screen where you will need to accept the agreements and answer the Photo Release and Accommodations questions. Click Continue when done.
The Health Form for members is optional at enrollment, but you could be asked to complete it in the future if you attend any events that require one. Click Continue when done. If you are an adult volunteer and see the Volunteer Screening page, then it has been 4 years since the last time a background check has been completed. You need to check over the answers to the questions and correct as needed. This page will only appear every 4 years. Click Continue when done.
On the Participation -> Club screen, confirm the correct club is listed. If you serve in a volunteer role (but not as a project leader) click on Edit and select the volunteer type. Click on Update to save the change. Click on Continue when done.
On the Participation -> Projects screen, confirm all the projects you are enrolled in are listed. Add any missing projects. If you are dropping a project, click on Edit for that project and then click on Delete. After making sure all your projects are listed correctly, click on Submit Enrollment.
University of Wisconsin, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperating. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA.
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Winnebago County
UW-Extension Office
The Winnebago County UW-Extension Office is located at: J.P. Coughlin Center 625 E. Cty Rd Y, Suite 600 Oshkosh WI 54901 Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM FAX Number 920-232-1967 Phone Number 920-232-1974 711 Wisconsin Relay (Hearing impaired) Web Address http://winnebago.uwex.edu
Original Guide adapted from: Kenosha County 4-H Program Guide
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