4-H Connections Newsletter

January/February 2018

Educator’s Corner

3365 W Brewster StAppleton, WI 54915

920-832-5123outagamie.uwex.edu

Table of Contents Calendar . . ..............................2

Leaders Corner ........................3

Upcoming Events .................3-6

Educational Travel ...................6

Project Updates ...................7-8

Youth Leaders .........................9

Volunteer ................................9

Scholarships......................10-11

Family Learning Day ........12-13

Congratulations ....................14

Bits & Pieces ....................14-15

Cooking Registration .............15

With a new year, let’s aim for success! Now is the perfect time to think about all aspects of your 4-H projects. What new things do you want to try this year? What skills or knowledge do you want to develop? What goals do you need to achieve to be successful? Success is seen in the process through a project. As we learned in the last National Volunteer e-Forum, setting a goal of what you want to do with a project will help you stay on task. There are a few things to think about before setting a goal. To make sure your goals work for you, first ask yourself a few questions:

What do I want to HAVE, DO or BE in life? Dream big, but be specific.By WHEN do I need to get/do/become it? Set a date as a deadline. Why do I need it? Is my ‘reason’ big enough to motivate me?WHAT am I willing to give up or do in order to achieve it? Nothing comes free, I must be willing to sacrifice something to be successful. What’s the ONE THING I can do this year/month/week/day to make everything else easier? Focus on what matters the most and accomplish one step at a time.Who will be my coach or cheerleader? These are people I trust , who know my goal and are willing to help.Lastly, what is my goal?

Once you have thought about these questions for your goal, be sure to write them down in your 4-H Record Book! Sincerely,

Kayla Viste4-H Youth Development EducatorNEXT MEETING: Monday, January 29 |Center Town Hall | 7pm Snack provided by: Woodlawn, Bent Arrow, B-Square and Buchanan Badgers Underlined club brings milk.

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January1 DairyBarSuperintendentApplicationDue4 YQCA | Fox Valley Technical College | 7pm5 EastMetroRegionWinterLeadershipCampRegistrationDue10 SuperClubHalfTimeEventRegistrationDue11 Prepare for the Fair Cultural Arts | UW-Extension Office | 6:30-8:30pm15 New Volunteer Orientation | Center Town Hall | 6-8pm16 New Horse Member Meeting | Fox Valley Technical College | 7pm16 Press Team Meeting | Outagamie County UW-Extension Office | 6pm19 FamilyLearningDayRegistrationDue19 SeeWhat’sCookingRegistrationDue23 Horse Association Board Meeting | Fox Valley Technical College | Room C140 | 6pm23 Horse Association Educational Meeting | Fox Valley Technical College | Room C140 | 7pm25 RSVP for Basketball Assistant Directors27 See What’s Cooking!! | Center Town Hall | 9am-12pm29 Leaders Association Meeting | Center Town Hall | 7pm30 Press Team Meeting | Center Town Hall | 6pm31 State4-HArtGroupsApplicationsDue

February1 EducationalTravelExperienceApplicationsDue1 Basketball Mandatory Coaches Meeting | UW-Extension Office | 7:30pm1 AdultChaperonesforEducationalTravelExperiencesApplicationDue2-3 Youth Leaders Y-Overnight | Heart of the Valley YMCA, Kimberly | 9pm - 5am3 Super Club Half Time Event |Wally’s Bowl, Seymour |1:30-4:30pm3 Joy Conference | Fox Valley Lutheran High School | 8am3 Dairy Quiz Bowl | UW-Madison5 OutagamieForageCouncilScholarshipAwardApplicationDue8 YQCA | Fox Valley Technical College | 7pm9-11 East Metro Region Winter Leadership Camp | Camp TaPaWingo, Mishicot15 ArtBeatApplicationDue17 Family Learning Day | Fox Valley Technical College | 8:00 – 12:15pm17 New Volunteer Orientation | Fox Valley Technical College | 8:30 - 10:00am20 WoodworkingWorkshopRegistrationDue23 DramaFestivalRegistrationDue27 Horse Association Board Meeting | Fox Valley Technical College | Room C140 | 6pm27 Horse Association Educational Meeting | Fox Valley Technical College | Room C140 | 7pm

March1 CPF Scholarship Due3 Woodworking Workshop | Pete Wachtendonk Residence | 9am10 Drama Festival | Seymour High School Auditorium| 9am15 Wisconsin4-HFoundation2018ScholarshipDue|5pm16-17 Art Beat | Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells16-18 Basketball Tournament | Immanuel Lutheran School, Greenville17 Livestock Educational Meeting | Seymour Municipal Building23-25 Basketball Tournament | Immanuel Lutheran School, Greenville23 WisconsinStateFairDairyPromotionBoardScholarshipDue31 UnitedVeterinaryServiceScholarshipApplicationDue

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Well, here we go again! The 2017 Holiday season is history and it’s time to get ready for another exciting year of 4-H fun!

It won’t be long and March Madness will be here and the oncoming of Family Learning Day and then Drama Festival. Details are posted about Family Learning Day. Maybe go outside of your box and explore a new project or learn more about your current one. The number one fear of most people is speaking in public. Why not try to overcome that by getting involved in the Drama Festival? What a great way to slowly overcome that fear. Last year we had 8 plays for the judges to watch. How about a couple new clubs get in on the fun! Let’s shoot for 10 plays this year. Think about it. The more competition there is, the more excitement is added. And how about the basketball tournament? That will be happening soon as well. Speaking of which, we need more tournament assistant directors for keeping score and stats. Anyone that can give up an evening or afternoon of their time for this would be a huge help! Actually, help will be necessary or the tourney may not happen. How about it? Contact Rose Rynish 757-6824 or email: prynishfam@gmail.com. What a better way to handle the winter blues by volunteering to help with a 4-H activity.

See you this Spring!

Sincerely,

Pat Rynish President, Leaders Association

Leaders Corner

Attention! Clubs and Groups Planning Winter Activities Injuries sustained while tobogganing, sledding, tubing or downhill skiing are not covered under the dollar-a-year policy for 4-H Clubs; however full coverage is available by using special event coverage offered by the American Income Life Special Risk Division. Volunteer Leaders may request coverage for snow sports using Special Activities Coverage for Accident or Illness. Please visit: http://www.americanincomelife.com/how-toinsure-4-h-winter-sports for more information or to coordinate your coverage. Stay safe this winter season!

4-H Resource Leaders AvailableOutagamie County is fortunate to have more than 40 4-H resource leaders. If you have questions, please feel free to ask them. 4-H Resource Leaders are listed in the 4-H Family Handbook that was handed out at your last club meeting, or ask your club’s main leader for one.

Save the Date! Summer CampJuly 8-12 | Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells

Outagamie and Calumet County 4-H Summer Camp is Sunday, July 8 through Thursday, July 12. For youth in grades 3-6, camp is held at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center. For youth in grades 7-8, Outpost Camp is held at Mir-ror Lake State Park. Camper registration forms will be available in March. For more information about camp, please visit our website under the Summer Camp tab.

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Upcoming EventsSee What’s Cooking!!January 27 | Center Town Hall | 9 -12pm

Foods Members, Parents and Project Leaders, you are invited to attend a countywide foods meeting. This event will focus on food prep, sanitation and assembly of a 6 course meal. Yummy!!

Cost is $2.00 per person attending. Pre-registration is a must by January 19.

RSVP by returning the registration form on the last page of this newsletter, with payment (payable to 4-H Leaders Association) to the UW-Extension office.

Super Club Half Time EventFebruary 3 | Wally’s Bowl, Seymour | 1:30-4:30pm

Everyone is invited to this leadership, team building event! If you are a current club officer, a 4-H committee member, a youth leader, a member interested in leadership, main leader or a youth officer mentor, this is for you!

This event will be filled with leadership tips and team building and is hosted by a very special guest. Along with leadership activities, we will offer 2 games of bowling, shoes, beverages, snacks and time to hang out with 4-H friends and leaders…priceless!!!

An invitation was sent to current officers and main leaders. Watch the mail! If you do not receive your invitation and are interested in attending, please contact the UW-Extension Office at 832-5123 to sign up.

Cost: $7.00 to reserve your spot, you will receive a $5.00 refund when you attend. NO REFUND if you are unable to attend. RSVP by Wednesday, January 10.

This event is limited to the first 50 who sign up so don’t wait. You won’t want to miss out!!

2018 East Metro Region Winter Leadership CampFebruary 9-11 | Camp TaPaWingo, Mishicot

Attention youth leaders in grades 6-8 and adult 4-H volunteers! Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 2018 East Metro Region Winter Leadership Camp. It is always a great weekend full of leadership development and fun! From team building, group facilitation and goal setting to sledding, night hikes and campfires, there will be something for everyone! Mark your calendars now for a terrific time! Older youth from throughout the East Metro Region will come together at this 4-H Winter Leadership Camp to work on improving their leadership skills through hands-on, interactive leadership sessions. Youth will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a leader and how to apply being a youth leader in their club, county, and school. Along with leadership learning, youth will have opportunities to participate in a variety of recreational activities that may include sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, crazy fun games and other outdoor activities. Adult leader volunteers are needed as chaperones to support youth in learning leadership skills and experiencing the great outdoors. If you’re interested in attending, please visit https://outagamie.uwex.edu/travel/ or contact your UW-Extension office for an application. Application is due to the UW-Extension office by Friday, January 5.

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Upcoming EventsState 4-H Art Groups Applications due January 31

Attention all 4-Hers in grades 9-13 interested in becoming a member of one of Wisconsin’s 4-H Arts Groups for 2018. Applications are being accepted for Art Team, Drama Company and Communications Team. To apply, you must file an application electronically at: wi.4honline.com.

Information, job descriptions, photos, video and timelines can all be found on the website at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/state-art-groups/

Application forms and audition materials due January 31, so please spread the word and encourage your friends to apply!

If you have questions about any of the information or application procedures for a state team contact:Amber Rehberg at amber.rehberg@ces.uwex.eduor 608-262-1557.

4-H Art Beat!March 16-17 | Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells

4-H Art Beat! is for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders. It is the introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication! The weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, and more!

4-H members will explore their own creativity while discovering the great variety of 4-H Arts & Communication experiences available to them now and in the near future. Youth and adult participants will rotate through a variety of sessions which are hands-on and active. Both youth and adult participants stay in the warm and cozy heated cabins!

All adults will be considered camp chaperones.

The fee around $50.00 will include all materials and supplies, special snacks, overnight lodging, breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Why not get a whole carload of youth and adults together from your county for some genuine 4-H bonding time?

Come join the excitement of this opportunity available to some of our youngest (and often most enthusiastic!) 4-H members! Register early! This camp fills up fast!

Registration Deadline: February 15

Go here for additional information: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/artbeat/ For more information contact: Lynn Pfeiffer at 608-262-1222 orlynn.pfeiffer@ces.uwex.edu or Amber Rehberg at 608-262-1557 or amber.rehberg@ces.uwex.edu.

Drama FestivalMarch 10 | Seymour High School Auditorium | 9am

Clubs interested in using lighting effects are required to have someone from your club attend the training at Seymour High School. The date and time will be sent in an email to main leaders. Clubs and their drama leaders might want to start reading plays now. Check out the material at the UW-Extension Office. A deposit fee of $10 will be charged for checking out 1-5 books and $15 for 6 or more books. All Club Main Leaders will be sent more information including registration information. Registration forms are due Friday, February 23.

If you have questions contact Drama Resource Leaders: Jeremy Trost at 265-5322 or Josh Koleske at 475-6893

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Educational Travel Experiences

ExploreWisconsinWHERE: Wisconsin (destination chosen by youth) WHEN: 2 days/1 night in summer

Delegates plan and design what happens on this travel experience. The possibilities are endless. The only limitations are the duration of two days and location within Wisconsin. The rest is up to you! Qualifications: Be in 6th-7th grade at time of application; maximum age 15.

Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference WHERE: UW-Madison WHEN: 4 days in June

At this pre-college program, participants take part in educational seminars, assemblies and meet people from across Wisconsin. They are encouraged to take what they learn and share it with others in their home community. Qualifications: Be in 7th-10th grade at time of selection.

National4-HCongressWHERE: Atlanta, Georgia WHEN: 5 days in November

Delegates participate in self-development seminars, tours, and community service while exchanging ideas with youth from across the country.Qualifications:Applicants must be a current 4-H member from the application deadline through travel dates, be in 10th-12th grade at time of selection, enrolled in the youth leadership project and be a maximum age of 18 as of January 1.

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

Information and applications are available at outagamie.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/travel/. If you have any questions contact Kayla Viste at 832-5127 or kayla.viste@outagamie.org.

ApplicationsDueFebruary1

Adult Chaperones NeededAdult leaders are needed to chaperone the Explore Wisconsin Trip and Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference. Applications are available on the 4-H website and by contacting the office. Due by Thursday, February 1.

Basketball TournamentLast Call!!! We need assistant directors: Please inquire ASAP!!Rose Rynish is willing to train assistant directors to run the scoreboard and record the books during the Annual 4-H Basketball Tournament. We need these volunteers or the tournament will not continue. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Rose Rynish at 757- 6824 or email: prynishfam@gmail.com by January 25. Rose will set up a night in late January early February to have a training session.

If no one is willing to volunteer, the basketball tournament will not happen this year!

At this time the 2018 Basketball Tournament is scheduled for March 16-18 & March 23-25, Immanuel Lutheran School, Greenville. Mandatory Coaches Meeting Thursday, February 1, 7:30 pm at the UW-Extension Office. ALL 4-H club coaches MUST attend the meeting, to review expectations, rules, and draw for tournament order. Team registration begins at 7:15 pm. Reminder: All coaches must go through volunteer orientation and be certified 4-H volunteers. Questions? Contact Rose Rynish. It will be decided at the coaches meeting if the tournament will be held, provided we have enough assistant directors come forward.

Upcoming Events

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YQCA - New this year…

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national program and is replacing the MAQA (Meat Animal Quality Assurance) program. This new and interactive program provides youth a number of options for an annual quality assurance certification.

YQCA uses a new form of learning and is offered to youth in a couple of ways:• Online curriculum – a youth exhibitor annually will complete three interactive online modules and

corresponding quizzes. $12/person/year. Available 24/7 which allows exhibitors flexibility to take course at their convenience.• Face-to-face – Trainer led programs. Find the next program closest to you at yqca.org $3/person/year. To register for the program both online and face to face:• Log into http://yqca.org/ and follow the step by step instructions. Livestock Project Members (Beef, Swine, Sheep and Goat)Exhibitors must have one year experience showing a species at the county fair before being able to sell that species in their 2nd year (i.e. an exhibitor only exhibits a lamb in 2017, so the exhibitor may sell only a lamb in 2018 and cannot sell a steer or hog). All exhibitors in the market sale are required to attend one county-level 4-H project meeting per species (enrolled in beef, sheep, swine, goats - 4 species, 4 meetings). Anyone not attending will not be allowed to enter their animal in the sale. You may attend an educational meeting in another county; however, members must turn in a document signed by the instructor as verification of attendance (form found here, outagamie.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/projects/livestock/). YQCA does not qualify as an educational meeting for the livestock projects. YQCA is required for all livestock projects (beef, sheep, swine & meat goats). All meetings will be held at the FVTC, Appleton meeting rooms to be determined.· January 4, 7 pm· February 8, 7pm· April 7, 10am Educational project training is scheduled for March 17 at the Seymour Municipal Building• Swine – 8:00 am• Sheep – 9:00 am• Beef – 10:00 am• Goats – 11:00 am

If you have suggestions for livestock project training, please contact the Resource Leaders (found in Family Handbook). Your ideas are needed.

All State Fair Animal ExhibitorsFor 2018 Wisconsin State Fair will require YQCA for Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Dairy, Poultry and Rabbits.YQCA has replaced MAQA and the National Pork Board Youth PQA program, both of which no longer exist. Wisconsin State Fair and other national exhibitions will require certification in YQCA for participation in 2018 events.

Project Updates

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Project UpdatesMeats Judging TeamFebruary 17 | UW-Madison Meat Lab

What is the Meats Judging Team? Members build skills and knowledge of carcass and retail cut classes, carcass grading, and retail cut identification. You have the opportunity to use your judging skills to represent Outagamie County 4-H at the 2018 Wisconsin 4-H Meat Evaluation Contest February 17, at the UW-Madison Meat lab. Winning teams travel to Kansas City, MO and Denver, CO for national competition.

Open to youth grades 3-8 for the Junior Division and grades 9-13 for the Senior Division. The first meeting for those interested will be Thursday, December 28 at 6:00 pm at the Seymour Public Library. If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Barb Maroszek at 655-4648. Additional workouts/meetings will follow and will be determined at the first meeting.

Rabbit & Poultry Members All poultry & rabbit members are expected to complete an educational training, dates and options will be sent via email. To be eligible to sell in the auction, poultry & rabbit members must complete the YQCA or an educational training. Rabbit Project will make their own rabbit carriers and the Poultry Project will make “Brooder Kits” at Family Learning Day (see Family Learning Day for more information). Fun Day and Swap is Sunday, May 6 at the Seymour Fairgrounds. More details will follow.

New Meeting Location for the Horse ProjectOur new meeting place is Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton on Bluemound Drive. The room number is C140. Please use Entrance 13 off the west parking lot or Entrance 14 of the north parking lot. Parking maps and floor plans may be found at www.fvtc.edu/appleton.

January 16 is our first meeting for new members at 7pm but continuing members are welcome to join us and meet the new members. The Board Meeting time is 6pm the same dates. January through June we meet the 4th Tuesday of the month. January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, and October 23, 7pm. October 23 will be our end of year awards.

Outagamie County 4-H Family Handbook Now Available! A great resource for both new and returning 4-H members, families and leaders. It contains information such as: the 4-H emblem & symbols, 4-H terms, contact information for clubs, resource leaders, program committees, Leaders Association meeting dates, tentative calendar of events for 2018, activities and events, award & educational travel opportunities and Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Policies. Every family enrolled in 4-H should have received a printed copy of the 4-H Family Handbook. If you have not received your copy yet, please check with your Club Main Leader. It is also available through 4Honline.

Woodworking ProjectMarch 3 | Pete Wachtendonk, W2984 Cemetery Rd, Seymour | 9am

It’s time to make sawdust! We’ll go over safety plans, materials and instructions. Projects will include Australian bull roarer, trivet, robin box and tic tac toe game. Your completed project can be used as a fair entry. Preregister by Tuesday, February 20 by calling 832-5123.

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Youth LeadersYouth Leader Y-OvernightWho is invited? Youth 8th grade and older. When: February 2-3, starting at 9pm Friday to 5am Saturday. Where: Heart of the Valley YMCA in KimberlyWhat will happen: Dodgeball, volleyball, basketball, gymnastic room, and swimming will be from 10pm-midnight. Cost: $5 per person. Please, bring your own beverages as well as a snack to share.More info will be sent out closer to the event.

Join 4-H Press TeamJanuary 16 | iPad Training | UW-Extension Office | 6pmJanuary 30 | Meeting | Center Town Hall | 6pm

The County 4-H Press Team is looking for 4-H members to promote 4-H and County events through media outlets such as Facebook, local newspapers, and many other opportunities. If you are interested or seeking additional information please contact Kayla Viste, kayla.viste@outagamie.org or MaryBeth Wohlrabe, marybeth.wohlrabe@outagamie.org.

Share Your Talent - Volunteer4-H PromotionThe Outreach Committee is looking for non-4-H related events that we could attend to promote 4-H. Please contact a committee member, found in the Family Handbook.

The Dairy Bar--Wants YOU!Please consider joining the Dairy Bar Team. You will feel proud of your responsibility, earn some extra money and most of all, have fun with the youth and families of Outagamie County!

We need individuals to work 35-45 hours as Dairy Bar Superintendents during the Outagamie County Fair week. We are willing to split positions, if necessary! (Must be at least 18 years old)

If you are even considering the possibility, please fill out an application and include the hours you are available. Interested but still have questions/concerns? Please reach out to Lisa Lemke to get more information at hscooker@yahoo.com or 450-2894. Applications are due by January 1.

Link to apply: goo.gl/vf7fkn

Action Center StageIt’s not too early to start thinking about performing on the Action Center Stage at the Outagamie County Fair! Just talk to an Outreach Committee member and be first to book your time and date.

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Scholarship Opportunities Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board ScholarshipApplication due Friday, March 23

The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships to be used during the second semester of the 2018-19 school year. Third and fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or food science degrees at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities are eligible to apply. Additional scholarships will be available to high school seniors planning to pursue a dairy-related or food science degree at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities or students studying in a two-year, technical school program related to dairy or food science.

Applicants will be evaluated on involvement and leadership in dairy-related activities, scholastic achievement, and career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed mid-April, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair.

The application is available at http://wistatefair.com/competitions/dairy-promo-board/.For more information, contact Katy Katzman at 262-903-6727 or katzman@idcnet.com.

CPF-Outagamie County 4-H Graduating ScholarshipApplications due Thursday, March 1

The CPF-Outagamie County 4-H Graduating Scholarship Committee will award scholarships up to $2,000 per year, more if funding is available, to 4-H members who plan to further their education as a full-time student pursuing either a Bachelor’s, Associate, or another accredited program.

Eligibility:1. Must be a current Outagamie County 4-H Member in good standing, having participated on the club and county levels.2. Applicant must be a current 4-H member and a senior in high school or in their first year of post-secondary schooling.3. Applicant must have been a member for a minimum of 4 years with an accredited 4-H program and a current member of an Outagamie County 4-H Club.4. Must have a minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. 5. Must complete application form. Application form and more information can be found on outagamie.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/scholarship/ by mid January.

WI 4-H Foundation 2018 ScholarshipApplications due Thursday, March 15 | 5pm

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education in 2018. To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email by March 15. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals.

To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships, students must have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least one year; have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the 2018-2019 academic school year. Application guidelines available at www.wis4hfoundation.org/scholarships/ Questions? Call or email the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at (608) 262-1597 or info@wis4hfoundation.org.

Family Learning DayRegistration Form

Pre-registration deadline: January 19Phone call registrations, or those postmarked after January 19, will not be accepted, as the instructors need to know the number of participants in order to purchase and prepare materials.

Saturday, February 17, 20188:00 - 10:15 AM Check In - ALL participants MUST check in8:30 - 10:00 AM Session 110:15 - 12:15 PM Session 2

Name(s)Grade

Grade

Club

Email

Address

City Zip

FIRST PARTICIPANT: Cost: Fee: Session 1: 8:30–10:00 AM_____ Scale Models $10 ______ _____ Brooder Kits for Chickens $15 ______ _____ Photography Free ______ _____ Embroidered Towels $8.50 ______ _____ Stamp It! Free ______ _____ Cake Decorating $2 ______ _____ Volunteer Orientation Free ______ Session 2: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 PM_____ Into to Fly Fishing & Tying Free ______ _____ Basketry $10 ______ _____ Making Food Fun Free ______ _____ Rabbit Carrier $15 or $20 ______ _____ Pillowcase $2 ______ _____ Dairy Kickoff Free ______ 1st participant TOTAL ______

SECOND PARTICIPANT: Cost: Fee:Session 1: 8:30–10:00 AM_____ Scale Models $10 ______ _____ Brooder Kits for Chickens $15 ______ _____ Photography Free ______ _____ Embroidered Towels $8.50 ______ _____ Stamp It! Free ______ _____ Cake Decorating $2 ______ _____ Volunteer Orientation Free ______ Session 2: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 PM_____ Into to Fly Fishing & Tying Free ______ _____ Basketry $10 ______ _____ Making Food Fun Free ______ _____ Rabbit Carrier $15 or $20 ______ _____ Pillowcase $2 ______ _____ Dairy Kickoff Free ______ 2nd participant TOTAL ______

May add additional participants on separate form.Please rank in order of preference with 1 being your first choice, 2 as your second choice, etc. Leave blank if no interest.

We reserve the right to cancel project sessions if registration is too low.

Make checks payable to Outagamie County 4-H and return by January 19 toUW-Extension Office, Attn: Family Learning Day 3365 W Brewster St, Appleton 54914.

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

for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.

Scale ModelsIntroduction to the varied world of all types of models- from cars and airplanes to figures and dioramas! Each participant will be able to select a beginner level model that they can finish at home and even take to the fair.(Grade 3-8). Cost: $10 Instructor: Al Lemke

Brooder Kits for ChickensBuild your own Brooder Kit that will brood 10-15 chicks for approximately 1 month, possibly longer for fewer birds. The kit includes all that you will need to start brooding chicks in a protected area when you leave. The Small Animals Committee is helping with costs again this year so we have limited kits & ask that there is 1 kit per family, please. Limited space.(Grade 3 - Adult). Cost: $15 Instructors: Jeremy Trost and Josh Koleske

Tips and Tricks for 4-H PhotographyBring your cameras and phones (to take photos, of course!) Fun and creative ideas to create quality photos for your 4-H fair entries. (Grade 5K - Adult). Cost: Free Instructors: Gary Holz and Lori Gonnering

Catastic Embroidered TowelsLearn two simple embroidery stitches as you create your very own embroidered kitchen towel! During this class, students will learn how to apply an iron transfer to a towel, and how to use a hoop for embroidery. Provided in the cost will be a towel, embroidery needle, embroidery hoop, embroidery floss, and cute and easy cat patterns. Students may wish to bring their own floss if they have preferred colors. Limited space.(Grade 3 - Adult). Cost: $8.50Instructor: Sarah Spiegel

Stamp It!Stamp cards and how to display it for the fair. (Grade 5K - Adult). Cost: FreeInstructors: Sue Erdman and Cindy Meulemans

Fun with Frosting: An Introduction to Cake Decorating

Join this hands on session to learn the basics of cake decorating. Participants will have the opportunity to decorate 3 projects using a variety of cake decorating techniques. Participants should bring a 9x13 cake pan, a table knife and lots of creativity! A cookie, cupcake, mini-cake and frosting will be provided.(Grade 5K - Adult). Cost: $2Instructors: Deb Kozak

Volunteers in Preparation - Orientation for New VolunteersAny new UW-Extension volunteer must attend this training. Provides an overview of UW-Extension, clarifies the volunteer role, shares the policy on reporting of child abuse/neglect, and deepens understanding of youth development and how you teach young people. (Adults only). Cost: FreeInstructor: MaryBeth Wohlrabe

Intro to Fly Fishing & Fly Tying We will go over the basics of fly fishing and then tie a fly or two! Fly tying kits will be available to check out! Limited Space.(Grade 5 - Adult). Cost: FreeInstructor: Al Lemke

BasketryMake a napkin basket that would make a great gift basket or nice basket placed on your snack counter. All materials provid-ed, but if you have a small tub (i.e., 1-3 gallon wash tub) and/or basketry scissors, please bring along. Limited Space. (Grade 3 - Adult). Cost: $10Instructor: Patty Lorenz & Kendra Gonnering

Making Food Fun for 4-HersFoods Leaders -- this one is for you! Let’s discover how to help our foods members make the safest, best displayed, and tasti-est food items for the fair. All leaders will be eligible to win the amazing door prizes! (Grade 9 – Adult). Cost: FreeInstructor: Lisa Lemke

Build Your Own Rabbit Carrier!We are going to be building rabbit carriers! Each child will build their own rabbit carrier, with the choice to build either a small or large one.(Grade 5K - Adult). Cost: $15 for small, or $20 for largeInstructor: Laurie Penterman

Make a PillowcaseLearn to make a pillowcase using the burrito method. Outaga-mie County HCE will have kits available. If you have a sewing machine please bring with bobbins and thread as well as sewing scissors.(Grade 3 - Adult). Cost: $2Instructors: Tammy Stille & Jeanne Baum, Clothing Resource Leaders, and Linda Biese, Marcie Surprise, & Kathy Schroeder, HCE members

Dairy KickoffThis class will teach us how to read an animal’s pedigree so you can see what area you need to improve on in your breeding program, learn how to clean your leather show halters and have a “white swap”. Show clothes that no longer fit, belts, boots and show equipment that is no longer used, show halters, rope halters, clippers. (Grade 3 - Adult). Cost: FreeInstructor: Dairy Committee members

SESSION 1: 8:30 – 10:00 AM SESSION 2: 10:15 AM– 12:15 PM

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Scholarship Opportunities Outagamie Forage Council Scholarship AwardApplication due February 5

The Outagamie County Forage Council is proud to sponsor a $500 educational scholarship for a deserving youth entering or already enrolled in post-secondary education in the area of agriculture. The award is designed to recognize outstanding individual accomplishment and achievement. Students completing their senior year of high school who have enrolled in, or students currently attending an accredited institution in a technical college certificate or diploma program, two-year Associate Degree program or four-year Bachelor of Science Degree program are eligible. Those students majoring in agronomy, soil science, or production related agriculture may receive preference. Student is to be a graduate from an Outagamie County High School or a resident of Outagamie County. Applications can be found at outagamie.uwex.edu/outagamie-forage-council-scholarship-award/.

United Veterinary Service ScholarshipApplication due March 31

United Veterinary Service will once again be offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. This scholarship is available to any student in Waupaca, Shawano, Outagamie, Waushara or Winnebago counties who was enrolled in a supervised animal project in 4-H, FFA or scouting. There are no restrictions regarding the area of study the student pursues. Application deadline is March 31. For more information and/or an application, contact Sarah Grotjan, at 832-5129 or sarah.grotjan@outagamie.org.

4-H HistoryOur 4-H history is rich with heritage and we need to continue working on gathering, and archiving this history. If you are interested in helping with this project, or have historic pieces of our county history you would like to donate, contact Sheila at dvanderzanden1@new.rr.com.

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CongratulationsFall Harvest Dance 2017 What a fun evening this was. Thank you to the Committee: Deb & Tom Kozak, Tim Diermeier, Phil Hietpas, Bill & Mary Koleske, Josh Koleske, Angie Mauthe, Al Lemke and Jeremy Trost. Raffle Winners included: 1st place Lyle Uitenbroek - $500 2nd place Hunter Froelich-$300 3rd place Jeffrey & Wendy Kopecky- $200 4th place Cole Markowski - $100 4th place Michelle Eiden - $100 4th place Jesse & Kelly Schill- $100 5th place Van Zeeland - $50 5th place Travis Tremmel - $50 5th place Raschka - $50 5th place Dawn Biese - $50

Join 4-H SignsThank you to those that displayed your “Join 4-H” signs again this year! The winners of the competition were: Pat VanDenHeuvel, Dorothy Paltzer and Angie Mauthe.

Tractor Supply CompanyThank you to Buchanan Badgers for promoting 4-H during 4-H Week. During National 4-H week, Tractor Supply Company was selling Paper Clovers for $1 to benefit 4-H. The Buchanan Badgers 4-H club was there with projects they showed at the fair.

Music FestivalCongratulations to the clubs, members, directors, and parents for making the 2017-2018 4-H Music Festival so entertaining!

Best Overall Performance: Smile AwhileMost Entertaining: Fast TrackersOther Participating Club: Buchanan Badgers

Thank you to Donna Langner, Music Resource Leader, for coordinating and facilitating the Music Festival. Everyone did great!

Bits & Pieces JOANN Fabrics 4-H Rewards!Current & lifetime members, parents of members and volunteers can save 15% off total in-store and online purchases every day with 4-H Rewards. JOANN will give a minimum of 2.5% of every eligible transaction to support the 4-H program.

4-H Community Service GrantA grant providing seed money for 4-H youth to implement educational and community service activities, sponsored by the 4-H Leaders Association. Any 4-H club can apply. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. Applications are available on the county 4-H website under the Leaders Association tab or contact Kayla Viste with questions.

2018 4-H Dairy Quiz BowlFebruary 3 |UW-Madison Sewell Social Sciences Building

If you wish to add an event to your dairy project, this may be for you! We are always looking for someone to coach a team as well as youth participants. Why not checkitoutthisyearandpossiblyformateamfornextyear?!

The Dairy Bowl is a “quiz bowl” competition where all questions deal with dairy topics. Teams of four members compete with each other in giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator.

Benefits of the 4-H Dairy Bowl:

1. Encourages 4-H members to develop a more complete knowledge of dairy animals and related subjects. 2. Open to all dairy project members, including those who may not own a dairy project animal. 3. Provides a way to develop alertness and self-confidence.

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Bits & PiecesJoy ConferenceFebruary 3 | Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appeton | 8:00am

For over 40 years, the Joy Conference has educated and entertained attendees with stories of hope and courage. Join us for “A Legacy of Joy.” Three nationally recognized speakers share their humorous and touching tales of life, allowing us all to escape the gloom of winter and find Joy in our hearts. For more information on the conference, go to: outagamie.uwex.edu/family-living/joy2018/ or call 832-4763.

Thrivent Choice Dollars® Choice Dollars charitable grant funds can make a world of difference to our organization as we work together to educate, engage, and empower youth. By directing Choice Dollars, eligible Thrivent members recommend where they feel Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable grant funds. Directing Choice Dollars is easy. Simply go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more and find program terms and conditions, or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt. To select Outagamie 4-H you must select “Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin” as the organization and in the designation section input “Outagamie County 4-H Leaders Association.”

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

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

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

County Administration

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

Extension Education Committee

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

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

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