Leaders Corner Together, we can provide our 4-H members with a great foundation to success! With the fair nearing, it’s time to hold project meetings or offer assistance to your members in the project that you lead. Adult and resource leaders, please remember that our UW-Extension office has resources to help and assist you and other leaders. Read the 4-H Leaders Reference (available for viewing through logging into your 4HOnline account) to learn of other committee members.

Have you ever considered running as an officer for the Adult Leaders Executive Board? Perhaps you considered it and thought you didn’t have time or you won’t make a difference. Well, please consider running as an officer. This year there are openings for Vice-President, Treasurer, and Director. The time commitment is about 10 meetings a year. Look at the current or past board members. They are all very busy with other things and still make time. Everyone on the board “Makes a Difference” for all on behalf of our adult leaders and most important our 4-H youth!

So if you are a club affiliated main, project or activity leader; 4-H resource leader; youth leader mentor; or a non-club 4-H leader YOU CAN run to become an officer. With our new by-law change, we can now elect up to two individuals from the same club. Isn’t it time you tried it?

Sincerely, Sheila Vander ZandenPresident, 4-H Leaders Association

NEXT MEETING Monday, August 29 |Center Town Hall | 7:00 pmAgenda items: It is important that all 4-H clubs be represented at this meetingSnack provided by: Oneida Falling Leaves, On The Go, Shooting Stars, Smile AwhileEntertainment/Education: Member Demonstrations

Adult leaders meetings are open to all county 4-H youth and adult leaders. We encourage regular attendees to bring someone new from your club each month. It’s a great way to meet others and grow as an organization!

Table of Contents Click on titles to forward to that article

Leaders Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . 2-3•Calendar of important dates•Upcoming event highlights

County Fair Information . . . .4-5•Dairy Bar Information•Passes & Promotion• Fair Week Schedule• Scavenger Hunt•Ag Olympics

Action Center Schedule . . . . . 6•Pie Contest

Share Your Talent . . . . . . . . . . 7•Volunteers Needed•Kudos Corner

Project Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 8•Record & Golden Books•Dairy Promotion Program•Dairy, Goat, & Horse Updates

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

Youth Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Program Committee . . . . . . . 11

Communication Signup . . . . 12

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July 1 2016-17 4-H Financial Year Begins 5 Dog Agility continues| Plamann Farm| 7:00 pm 6 Dog Obedience/Showmanship training continues| Plamann Farm| 7:00 pm 8 Soybean Video Contest Submissions Due 11-15 4-H Summer Camp | Upham Woods 15 National 4-H Dairy Conference Applications Due 21 4-H Dog Agility Show| Winnegamie Dog Club| 7:00 pm 23 4-H Horse Show| Fairgrounds| Seymour| 8:00 am 24 4-H Dog Obedience & Showmanship Show| Winnegamie Dog Club| 9:00 am 25 State Horse Expo Orientation Meeting| UW-Extension Office| 7:00 pm 26-31 Outagamie County Fair| Seymour (see detailed calendar on page 4) 31 4-H Program Committee Interest Forms due in Extension OfficeAugust 2 Market Swine Carcass Judging| Maplewood & Roskom Meats| 8:00 am 3 Market Steer/Lamb Carcass Judging| Maplewood & Roskom Meats| 8:00 am 4-14 Wisconsin State Fair State Fair Park| Milwaukee 9 UW-Extension Day at Wisconsin State Fair 9 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction | Wisconsin State Fair 9 Adult Leader Executive Committee Meeting| UW-Extension Office| 6:00 pm 13 Cloverbud Day Camp | Center Town Hall | 9:00 am-Noon 15 Youth Leaders Recognition Program | Center Town Hall | 6:30 pm 16 4-H Livestock Recognition| Doxbee’s, Seymour| 7:15 pm 22 State 4-H Arts Camp Application Due 23 4-H Horse Association Board Meeting| Location TBA* | 6:00-8:00 pm 25 Program Committees Meeting |Location TBA* | 6:00 pm 29 County 4-H Leaders Meeting| Center Town Hall | 7:00 pm Bring prizes for the Bucket Raffle 31 4-H Record Books for County Evaluation DUE in Extension Office. Record books can be brought to the Leaders meeting at Center Town HallSeptember 1 2017 Project Year Begins 1 Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest submissions Due 22 4-H Leaders Recognition | Liberty Hall, Kimberly | 7:00 pm 29 Officer Training | Location TBA*

October 1-2 State 4-H Arts Camp |Camp Upham Woods 20 Member Recognition Program | Seymour High School *To be announced

Upham Woods’ 75th Anniversary | Sunday, September 18, 2016Upham Woods is introducing a new interactive history series. Leading up to the 75th anniversary in September, they will be posting historical information, contests having to do with Upham Woods, and links to a new section of their website http://fyi.uwex.edu/uphamwoods. The site will feature a timeline featuring Upham Woods’ history starting with the Upham family and ending with the 75th anniversary celebration.

Whether you are an adult who came here 40 years ago or a youth thinking about coming for the first time, the website has something for everyone. Take a trip back in time and listen to Afield with Ranger Mac or peruse the list of directors to see who was running the camp while you were here as a youth! Stay tuned for more information on the new history section of their website and check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/uphamwoods for weekly updates, and get ready for the 75th anniversary that will be held at Upham Woods on Sunday, September 18, 2016.

4-H Graduation Requests

All graduating members will be recognized at

the county 4-H Member Recognition Program in October. New high school graduates will

receive a special letter to indicate if they want to graduate from the

Outagamie County 4-H program.

2017 Project Year The new enrollment

year begins on September 1.

Outagamie County 4-H clubs will organize;

re-enroll former members, and

new members in September and October.

Re-enrollment deadline is November 15, 2016.

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4-H Leader Recognition | September 22The annual Outagamie County 4-H Leader and Friends of 4-H Recognition Dinner and Program will be Thursday, September 22 at 7:00 pm at Liberty Hall, Kimberly.

Bucket Raffle for 4-H Leader RecognitionThe bucket raffle is an annual fundraiser at the 4-H Leaders Recognition program. Attendees are able to purchase raffle tickets and put them into the bucket of the prize they hope to win. We are asking clubs to bring any prizes they wish to donate or have received for the raffle to the next leaders meeting on August 29. Any questions, please call the Awards & Recognition Committee, Rose Rynish at 920-757-6824 or Dorothy Paltzer at 920-739-2729.

Fall Forum and Hall of Fame CelebrationNovember 4-6, 2016 | Youth & Adult LeadersGreen Lake Conference Center, Green LakeEach county is encouraged to send a delegation of youth (7th-13th grade), and adult leaders. Registration will begin early September and end September 30. For more details contact MaryBeth Seib at 920-832-5120 or MaryBeth.Seib@outagamie.org

2017 Ice Cream Flavor Creation ContestCedar Crest Ice Cream and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up to present a Create an Ice Cream Flavor Contest. Youth are challenged to develop and name an ice cream flavor. The contest is is open to all Wisconsin 4-H groups and entries must be sent or emailed to Cedar Crest Ice Cream no later than September 1, 2016.Full contest rules http://goo.gl/QXxtRNDownload Application form http://goo.gl/XJDS2VQuestions kay.schmit@cedarcresticecream.com

Youth Video Contest Opportunity | Wisconsin 4-H & FFA members grades 3-13Presented by Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, Pam Jahnke, Fabulous Farm Babe, Wisconsin Beef Council, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Extension, Wisconsin FFA, Wisconsin Department of Animal Sciences and the Wisconsin State Fair.Get your smartphone, video camera, or tablet ready and enter a two minute (or less) video that addresses one of the sponsored topics that revolve around the importance of soybeans in livestock projects in Wisconsin. Video entries are due by July 8 . Winners can earn cash awards and be recognized at the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair! Full contest details http://goo.gl/87OkrV | Download Flyer https://goo.gl/x6yHRx

Cloverbud Camp | Saturday, August 13 Center Town Hall | 9:00 am - NoonSponsored by Outagamie County 4-H & UW-ExtensionYouth entering kindergarten through 2nd grade are invited to create make and take items and participate in activities designed to give an introduction to the 4-H experience. This event is open to current 4-H members and youth interested in joining 4-H. Parents are not required to stay for the duration of the camp. Trained youth and adult leaders will be assisting participants throughout each experience. Registration deadline: Monday, August 1 Sign up Today! https://goo.gl/XMzC8x

2016 State 4-H Arts Camp | 6th-8th grade October 1-2 | Camp Upham Woods, WI DellsApplication Deadline August 22Campers will learn plenty of creative ideas to bring home for their 4-H group or club as they explore the exciting world of the arts. Youth will participate in projects that include: communication, music, photography, theater arts, culinary arts, and art in nature! Cost: $75 per camper, $55 per adult chaperone (Cost includes a camp T-shirt.) Full camp details http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/arts-camp

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Advance Season Fair PassesSeason passes are available for $4 to junior 4-H and FFA fair exhibitors (ages 13-18) and/or $10 for 4-H Leaders and parents/caregivers. Passes include parking and may be purchased at the UW-Extension office until noon on Friday, July 22.

2016 Fair Promotion - Fact sheet given at April leaders meeting Create a display (Lawn, window, etc) for your community (using any medium) to promote 4-H at the fair and be entered to win prize money. Displays must be in place by July 1 and stay in place until fair. Cash awards are sponsored by the 4-H Leaders Association and the Fair Association and given as follows: 1st place - $100 | 2nd place $80 | 3rd place $60 | 4th place $40 5th place and beyond will receive $20

Fairgrounds Parking Rules - Park only in approved areas•NO PARKING around buildings will be allowed starting Thursday

at 8:30 am until Sunday at 5:00 pm. Access to barns and unloading will be allowed in the mornings until 8:30 am. Towing will be enforced by law enforcement officers.

•DO NOT park in front of barricades, maintenance sheds, dumpsters, and the manure pit. Fire lanes must be kept clear.

•All livestock trailers must be parked on the west fence line of Henry St. Maximum length will be 24 feet.

•NO 24-hour parking allowed on the fairgrounds unless approved by the fair office.

Penny Wars - One, Two, Three, Four - I declare a Penny War! Each club will have a jug with their club name on it at fair. Prizes will be awarded to the top two clubs. 1st place club will receive $100 and 2nd place will receive $50. All clubs with $25 or more in their jug will be entered into a $25 award drawing. All money collected will be donated to the Outagamie County 4-H Endowment Fund.

Penny War Rules•Pennies count as face value (positive)•Paper currency (such as $1.00, $5.00, $10.00, etc.) will also

be considered positive (example: one dollar = 100 pennies)•Any silver coins will be counted toward a negative value

(example: a quarter will subtract 25 pennies).

4-H Club Dairy Bar July 26-31

Anyone at least 12 years old and over, able to commit to a 4 hour shift, ready to meet new people and have a fun time can volunteer. Superintendents will be there to help if you have any questions.

Dress Code General appearance should be neat and clean•No spaghetti strap, halter, or tube tops•No cut-off or muscle shirts•No offensive or inappropriate language,

graphics or logo t-shirts•No holes in clothing (shirts, pants, or shorts) • Tie your hair back and/or wear a clean hat•Wear closed toe shoes for safety

Schedule http://goo.gl/xAaVrZ Check schedule to confirm work time and signup for any additional help needed.

Taking Orders At the Dairy Bar•Every customer will order and pay at the cash

register from a line that will be roped off. After ordering the customer will proceed to pick up their filled order and use the condiments.

•Each shift will need 2 cashiers which will be appointed. The cashiers are responsible for taking the order, getting payment from the customer, and giving receipts to the customer and volunteers to fill order.

•Receipts are for any hot food order, volunteer copy, and customer copy. Each receipt has an order number that will be called out (instead of a volunteer’s name) to complete the order.

•Please Listen For Order Number Volunteers can grab any completed order and announce the number.

Your 4-H club received all final details and instructions at the June 27 leaders meeting.Please review the rules for each department. Exhibits not following instructions will be lowered a placing or receive a ribbon only. The premium book can be found at www .OutagamieCountyFair .com

NOTE: Face-to-face judging allows for the youth exhibitor to discuss their exhibit with the judge. Even though there may be a waiting line, please keep in mind that the purpose of exhibiting at the fair and the judging process is the learning that happened with that exhibit/project and showcase of the final projects. Please be respectful of the time the judge takes with each exhibitor.

Outagamie County Fair | July 26-31 | Seymour, WI

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Fair Week Schedule Tuesday, July 26 - Free Admission

12:00 – 9:00 pm Decorate 4-H Booths and Barns4:00 pm 4-H Youth Leaders operate Dairy Bar

Wednesday, July 2710:00 am 4-H Youth/Adult Volunteers operate Dairy Bar

10:00 am - 6:00 pmEntry of Outagamie County Fair Exhibits, Exhibit BuildingsAll families must abide by this time policy so please mark your 4-H family calendar now.

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Individual Conference Judging: Child Development, Clothing, Cloverbuds, Cultural Arts, Electricity, Flowers, Foods & Nutrition, Home Environment, House Plants, Knitting & Crocheting, Mechanical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Plant Crafts, Photography, Self-Determined, Woodworking; Youth Exhibit Buildings #5 & #11

1:00 pm Alfalfa Quality Contest, Dairy Arena #95:30 pm Goat Judging, Dairy Arena #9

6:30 pm Open Class Foods & Nutrition, Flowers, House Plants and Natural Science Judging, Open Class Exhibition Building #6

Thursday, July 287:45 am Swine Judging, Livestock Expo Center #128:30 am Rabbit Judging, Small Animal Building #49:00 am Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Judging, Dairy Arena #9

9:00 am Junior Fair Judging in Music, Drama, Youth Leadership, Plant Sciences; Youth Exhibit Buildings #5 & #11

9:00 am Open Class Non-Animal Judging, Open Class Exhibit Building #6Educational Booth Judging, Exhibit Building #11

10:30 am - 10:00 pm Exhibit buildings open for general public to view3:30 pm Sheep Judging, Livestock Expo Center #125:00 pm 4-H Band Performance, Building #6

Friday, July 298:00 am Beef Judging, Livestock Expo Center #12

9:00 am County Fair Exhibit Judging in Model Horse, Animal Science Posters; Exhibit Building #6

9:00 am Open Class Dairy Cattle Judging, Dairy Arena #98:30 am Poultry Judging, Small Animal Building #4

10:30 am - 10:00 pm Exhibit buildings open for general public to view1:00 pm Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Showmanship Judging, Dairy Arena #9

1:00-5:00 pm 4-H Action Center, Open Class Exhibit Building #65:00 pm Outagamie County Poultry & Rabbit Auction, Livestock Expo Center #125:30 pm Outagamie County Youth Livestock Sale, Livestock Expo Center #12

Saturday, July 30 9:00 am Horse and Pony Judging, Horse Arena

10:30 am - 10:00 pm Exhibit buildings open for general public to view11:30 am Youth Scavenger Hunt, Meet at Building #6

1:00-5:00 pm 4-H Action Center, Open Class Exhibit Building #63:00 pm 4-H Band Performance, Action Center Stage, Exhibit Building #6

Sunday, July 3110:30 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit buildings open for general public to view

11:00 am Ag Olympics, next to Livestock Expo #1211:30 am 4-H Pets Judging, Small Animal Building #4

1:00 pm 4-H Cat Project Judging and Show, Dairy Arena #91:00-4:00 pm 4-H Action Center, Open Class Exhibit Building #6

5:00-7:00 pm Release of Outagamie County Fair ExhibitsAll 4-H families must abide by this time policy.

Club BannersIf you didn’t bring your club’s banner to the June 27 Leaders Meeting, please drop it off at the UW-Extension office by July 8.

Club PlantersPlanters need to be brought to the fair on Wednesday, July 27 between the hours of 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Look for signs by Youth Exhibit Building #5.

Volunteer Opportunities | page 7Please check out the Volunteer Section for additional opportunities to help out at Fair.

Alfalfa Quality Youth Contest Dairy Arena Wednesday, July 27 | 1:00-5:00 pm The Outagamie County Forage Council is sponsoring an alfalfa quality contest for youth ages 9-19. The three part contest will include a written test, a visual grading on an alfalfa bale, and laboratory analysis of the alfalfa.

Entrants will submit one small square bale of approximately 40 lbs or 1’-2’ slice of large square bale for visual grading and forage analysis. One entry per person. Prizes will be awarded.

Age Divisions: Juniors - ages 9-13 years old Seniors - ages 14-19 years old

Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, July 30 Sponsored by Youth LeadersBored at the fair? Try the scavenger hunt! Anyone can take part in this fun time. Teams are comprised of at least 4 -7 people. Meet at the Action Center on Saturday July 30 at 11:30 am.

Ag Olympics | Sunday, July 31 | 11:00 amWatch for signs in the Livestock Expo. It’s a fun contest, with teams consisting of 5 members. Teams must consist of one adult (over 21) and one youth (under 8). Dress to get wet and dirty. Contact Phil with any questions at 920-931-5372

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Thank you to those members who signed up to perform on the Action Center Stage. If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact Sheila at dvanderzanden1@new.rr.com for your scheduled time. The Outreach Committee thanks you again for helping to showcase 4-H at the Action Center! See detailed schedule below.

Time Friday, July 29 Outside Stage Saturday, July 30 Outside Stage Sunday July 31 Outside Stage

1:00-1:15 Marissa Hoefler Speech

It's A Blast with Phil & Mary

Youth Leaders Sing-a-long Showing Sheep

by Megan Bedard

Rachel Penterman Rabbit talk

Phil's Rubber Band Fun

1:15-1:30 Bryce & Blake Rosenau Fun Speeches Cali Sprangers Speech Jake & Luke Stille

Informative Speech

1:30-1:45 Elise Rosenau Casey at the Bat

Rachel Penterman Speech

Meet Cali’s Cow

Rebekah Stille The Secret

1:45-2:00 Evan Rosenau Black Fedora

Nicole Dennis Original Speech

Explore Wisconsin Presentation

2:00-2:15 Becky Schank Speech Jim Stille Two-Wheeled ATV

Just Horsing Around

Space Camp Presentation

Angela Penterman’s

“Jumping Rabbit”2:15-2:30 Lillian Koenecke Junie B Jones

Katie Stille Cats Ought to Know

2:30-2:45 Briana Arnold Speech

4-H Band

WI Youth Conference Presenation Small Animals

2:45-3:00 Emily Stumpf Speech American Spirit Presentation3:00-3:15

Taia Littmann Demonstration

Al’s Flying Tying Demonstration

Phil’s Famous Fishing Dog Dazzle

3:15-3:30Citizenship Washington Focus Presentation

3:30-3:45 Action Center Stage Pie Contest

4-H Graduating Scholarship Award Presentation3:45-4:00

4:00-4:15 4-H Club Competition

“Pie Philling” Fun

Mary Schaumberg Food Demonstration

Al’s Flying Tying Demonstration

Enjoy Your Summer

See you at the 2017 County Fair!

4:15-4:30

4:30-4:45 Open Class Competition Come Set a Table

4:45-5:00

Pie Contest | Action Center Stage | July 29, 2016Bring your baked pie to the Action Center Stage Booth between 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Friday, July 29; Building #6. No pre-registration necessary. For more information email Sheila at dvanderzanden1@new.rr.com

Simple Rules 1. Fruit Pies Only, Single or Double Crusted2. Must Use a 9” Disposable Pie Tin3. Pies Will Not Be Returned 4. Judging to Start at 4:00 pm

Two Divisions•4-H Division - 1 Pie per 4-H Club•Open Class Division-open to public 1 per person

no commercial businesses

First place winner in each division will receive:• Rights to claim the “Best Pie” on the Action Center Stage• A pie plate • Their name added to the banner!

Come and Have Fun entering the contest, watching or sampling! Samples of pies available while supply lasts.

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Pre-Fair Cleanup | Volunteers NeededThe Outagamie County Fair is looking for volunteers to assist with final setup and preparation of exhibit buildings at the fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed to wipe down displays, hang signage and skirting, and complete any final cleaning in order to prepare the buildings to receive exhibits on Wednesday.

Please RSVP to the fair office at 833-2941. Volunteers will meet at the fairgrounds at 9:00 am on Monday, July 25. Please bring along buckets and rags for cleaning if you have them. Lunch will be provided by the Outagamie County Fair Association.

Assistants Needed Volunteer youth and adults are needed to help with writing educational comments, placing ribbons, and setting up displays. Help is needed during county fair on Wednesday & Thursday. If you can help on either of these days, please contact Vicki at 920-832-5123 or email Vicki.Handschke@outagamie.org.

County Fair Building AttendantsYouth 16 years and older or adults are needed to be building attendants in the open class and junior exhibit buildings during fair. Attendants answer questions on the 4-H exhibits and monitor buildings. To sign up online visit http://goo.gl/ZCXOCK or contact the fair office at 920-833-2941.

Livestock Show VolunteersParents, leaders, and members are needed to help set up, assist during, and clean-up from the livestock shows and sale. Every family needs to help make the sale a success. To see where help is needed, please contact Vicki at 920-832-5123 or email Vicki.Handschke@outagamie.org.

After Fair Cleanup | Workers NeededAdults and youth 14 or older are invited to participate in cleanup on Monday following the fair. Work will start at 8:00 am. Youth age 14-17 must (along with their parents) complete appropriate Work Permit paperwork. Please contact the fair office at 833-2941 for more details or email to OutagamieCoFair@yahoo.com if you are able to work. Workers will be paid minimum wage.

Thank You Volunteers• The Outreach Committee wishes to thank all the 4-H members, friends, parents and adult leaders for assisting with

the promotion of 4-H at Chocolatefest, Cheesefest, Black Creek Family Daze Parade, Greenville Living Tree Estates in Greenville, Kid’s Day at Plamann Park and Breakfast on the Farm. Through rain, cold, hot sun and humidity, these 4-H’ers came out to promote what 4-H has to offer. We appreciate that. Remember the 4-H promotional totes are available at the Extension office to check out. Call Vicki at 832-5123 or email Vicki.Handschke@outagamie.org to reserve a tote and/or banner.

Thank you to the following people for chaperoning 4-H events• Rose Rynish and Tammy Stille for chaperoning the Explore Wisconsin trip• Lisa Sprangers for chaperoning for Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference• Laurie Cacek, Phil Hietpas, Patty Lorenz, and Jessica VanCamp as adult volunteers for camp

Kudos Corner

Bent Arrow 4-H Club at Black Creek parade June 4, 2016

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2016 4-H Dairy Promotion Program Presented by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing BoardEach 4-H club in Wisconsin is invited and encouraged to participate in the 2016 Dairy Promotion Program, presented by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB). Any 4-H club who conducts a local dairy promotion activity during June Dairy Month and submits a dairy promotion report form to the WMMB will receive $50 toward merchandise from the Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Gear online store: www.CheeseAndDairyGear.com. The dairy promotion report form can be found online at www .wmmb .com/4H . The completed dairy promotion report form must be well-organized with a complete event description. All submissions must include a photograph of your activity or event as back-up for your report. The report form and photo(s) can be entered below no later than December 1, 2016.

Questions can be directed to Becky Kronberg bkronberg@wmmb.org or 608-203-7284 or Renee Grunewald rgrunewald@wmmb.org or 608-203-7231.

Dairy Project•Herdsmanship - 4-H clubs with small

dairy enrollments may wish to do herdsmanship together. Contact Kris Kimball, Dairy Superintendent at 920-740-1571

Goat ProjectThe Shawano County Goat Project will be hosting a show on July 16, 2016 at the Shawano County Fairgrounds in Shawano. Our mission is to provide a fun learning experience for our youth. Free admission for the public Who Open to any youth 19 years of age and underFull Details http://goo.gl/G9ZtKSEntry fees

$3 for first goat | $1 for each additional goat $3 for team challenge

Registration starts at 9:00 am | Judging begins at 10:00 am

Horse ProjectClinics are held at the fairgrounds. Please check the website OutagamieCounty4hHorse.comfor any scheduling or cancellations. We will also send an email by 3:00 pm, the day of the clinic if it would be cancelled. Any questions concerning a clinic, call the contact person as listed in the horse handbook.

4-H Project Record Books DueThe 2016 4-H member project record books are due to your 4-H club main leader between August 1-15. We expect every 4-H member to honor the deadline date set by your club. Parents, please give your assistance and cooperation.

Main leaders will work with project leaders and review all the record books before August 31. Main leaders have several reports to complete following their deadline date.

Golden Book Awards A 4-H member must meet the golden achievement award requirements to be eligible to earn a Golden Book Award.Requirements include:

1 . A member must receive two or more county awards in their projects.

2 . A member must have extra page(s) (stories, photos, etc.) in the record book with more detail about their projects and activities.

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4-H Speaking ActivityTwenty youth participated in the 4-H Speaking Activity held Monday, May 23. The categories were Original Speech, Memorized, and Interpretive Reading of Poetry or Prose. • The winner in grades 9-13 was Evan Rosenau. • Elise Rosenau was the top speaker for grades 6-8. • The winner in grades 3-5 was Lillian Koenecke.

Basketball Tournament ChampionsCongratulations to all the teams from the 4-H basketball tournament. Six out of nine clubs in the tournament will receive an award for good sportsmanship if they all achieve by August 31.

Champion teams Junior Girls - B-Square | Junior Boys - Fast Trackers

Senior Girls - Crystal Star | Senior Boys - Fast Trackers

Clothing, Knitting, and Crocheting Revue ResultsState Fair Clothing Revue Delegates

• Briana Arnold, B-Square• Heather Hellweg, Bent Arrow• Abby Richards, B-Square• Katie Stille, Bent Arrow

Silver Thread Award• Junior (Grades 3-8) – Alicia Thern, B-Square• Senior (Grades 9 and up) - Briana Arnold, B-Square

Golden Hook/Needle Award• Heather Hellweg, Bent Arrow

Foods Revue ResultsMini Chef Junior (grades 3-5) Carina Higgins, Country SlickersMini Chef Intermediate (Grades 6-8) Isaiah Thern, B-SquareMini Chef Senior (Grades 9-12) Jonathan Tesch, New Horizons

Horse BowlOn May 7, 2016, the Outagamie County 4-H Horse/Horseless Association had two teams represented at the State 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Competition at UW-Marathon County Campus in Wausau.

At this event youth answer questions about horses and the horse industry in teams of 3 or 4 members (Junior and Senior division). Hippology Contest also takes place offering three grade divisions. Youth answer questions based on learning stations and seniors also complete a written exam.

Beginner team members: Lydia Ewing, Keira Leitermann, and Grace Van Driel. Senior team members: Danielle Schlueter, Kaitlyn Schlueter, Carlee Schlueter, and Anne Marie Van Den Elzen.

Awards Given• The Beginner team received Reserve Champion. • Lydia Ewing received a high point trophy for the most

correct answers of all beginners as well as receiving Grand Champion for Hippology.

•Danielle Schlueter received a top ten for Horse Bowl individual and a top ten for Hippology individual.

Rocket LaunchCongratulations to all the youth and adults who participated in the rocket launch on May 21, 2016.

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Junior Fair Assistants Needed The UW-Extension office is seeking 4-H members ages 14 and up to serve as volunteer junior fair assistants on Wednesday and Thursday of the fair. Junior fair assistants will distribute water to judges and staff during judging and assist with equipment requests.

Assistance is needed from 12:00-6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 27 and from 10:00 am to noon on Thursday, July 28. We are looking for 2-4 youth per 2 hour shift. Please contact MaryBeth at 920-832-5120 to sign up for a shift.

Dairy Bar Signup4-H youth leaders will be working the 4-H Dairy Bar on Tuesday, July 26. To sign up go to http://goo.gl/cr7B4W

Cloverbud Camp Volunteers NeededWe are looking for youth leaders to help with the Cloverbud Camp on Saturday, August 13 from 9:00 am until noon. If you are interested to volunteer contactMaryBeth at 920-832-5120 or emailMaryBeth.Seib@outagamie.org.

Wanted: 4-H Youth Leader MentorsThe Youth Leaders Association is an older youth group that plans county-wide activities, community service projects, and 4-H promotion. • Must be 21 or older• Looking for a Mentor Role• Need to enjoy working with youth (8th grade and older)• Loves mentoring youth to L.E.A.D.S.

(Learn, Empower, Advance, Develop, Serve)• Willing to serve a two year term (with the opportunity to

re-apply after their term has expired)

The Youth Leaders Association is currently accepting applications for Youth Leader Mentors. If you are interested in applying, download an application from our website at https://outagamie.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/youth-leaders or call the Extension Office at 920-832-5122.

Serve on a Program CommitteeConsider serving on a program committee for 2017. Complete and return the interest form at the end of this newsletter.

Youth Leader Association OfficersCurrent youth leaders interested in a leadership position as a candidate should contact a board member or mentor. Officer positions are Vice-President (move up to president following year), Treasurer, Secretary, Reporter, Recreation (2).

Youth Leaders Recognition Program August 15 | Center Town Hall | 6:30 pmAny youth entering 8th grade is invited to come learn more about the Youth Leaders program and how they can join.

County Fair Information

Attention Photographers!Wanted: Club, Project and Fair Photos. Get out your cameras and shoot! We love to feature 4-H members on our website, brochures, and in our

newsletters but we are lacking photos. Please submit your best high resolution photos to Outagamie County 4-H

Press Team at outagamie4Hpressteam@gmail.com

Please remember any individuals submitted must have a photo release on file. Please include the following information, name and date of event, brief description of activity, and names of individuals in each photo.

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2017 Program Committee FormName(s) Club

Address City Zip Code

Phone Email NOTE TO CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: If you are currently on a 4-H Program Committee and wish to continue, you must send in this form or your name will be taken off of the current list.

Project Committees Event/Extra CommitteesCheck up to 3 committees that you would like to serve.

Child Dev / Home Env. Electricity Natural Sciences Awards & RecognitionClothing Foods & Nutrition Photography Club MentoringCloverbuds Goats Plant Sciences CampCultural Arts Knitting & Crocheting Poultry & Rabbits Dairy BarDairy Livestock Shooting Sports Educational Travel OpportunitiesDogs Mechanical Science Woodworking EndowmentDrama Music Fall Harvest Dance

OutreachSpeaking / Demonstration

Please submit form by Friday, August 5 to UW-Extension, Attn: Program Committee, 3365 W. Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914

The role of the Outagamie County 4-H Program Committees is to provide overall leadership to specific project areas and their related events and activities. Most program committees will meet on August 25 at 6:00 pm. Location to be announced.

Note to current committee members: If you are currently on a 4-H Program Committee and wish to continue, you must send in this form or your name will be taken off of the current list.

Responsibilities• Gather ideas and suggestions from leaders and members involved in the project.• Plan and schedule leader training for your project area so that leaders can better help their project members.

(Note - this could include informational newsletter articles, as well as meetings and workshops.)• Plan and schedule workshops, tours, special activities (including state fair and shows), and other enrichment experiences for

project members and families. (Note - these experiences should not replace local club project meetings.)• Provide leadership for carrying out events and activities planned (organize, schedule, communicate, promote, coordinate, involve,

recognize, etc.)• Acquire resources needed for events and activities. (Supplies, transportation, chaperones*, facilities, etc.)• Publicize your committee’s activities by writing newsletter articles, displays, and other methods. Articles will be published

exactly as submitted. (Note: newsletter forms are available in your committee folder and are due to the 4-H office by the 10th of February, April, June, August, October and December)

• Submit detailed budget requests for educational resources and project training and activities to 4-H Leader’s Association executive board for approval no later than October 1st.

• Recommend fair premium book changes, fair judges (by October 15), etc. to the Outagamie County Fair Association.• Periodically report your plans and activities to the 4-H Leaders Association.• Encourage both youth and adults to join your committee.

* Committees must submit chaperones for all out-of-county activities and events to the 4-H Leaders Association Executive Committee for approval (meetings are January, February, April, June, August, and November).

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As many of you know, the UW-Extension Outagamie County has distributed the 4-H Connections Newsletter and many other publications by mailing a printed version and posting a PDF version on the website. These newsletters contain a mix of informative articles and news of upcoming meetings and events — information that is also posted on our website. As many other organizations in our area have experienced, there is a call to action to tighten budgets and reduce costs without minimizing services.

One way we can achieve this is to move exclusively to online newsletters and e-blast updates. We also are improving our website by adding new features that will allow you to stay informed and add events to your calendar - all with a click of a button.

Unless you submit a request to the UW-Extension Outagamie County office, this will be your last paper newsletter. We encourage you to join our e-newsletter list by filling out the form below or clicking on the Join our List button at Outagamie.uwex.edu. Please Note: The newsletter can be made available in alternative formats (i.e. plain text, transcript, large print, language, or braille) by contacting a support staff member at 920-832-5121. (711 for Relay).

Thank you for your passion and support,MaryBeth Seib, 4-H Youth & Family Development Coordinator

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Agriculture 920-832-5121Family Living 920-832-4763Community Development 920-832-51224-H Youth Development 920-832-5123Fax Number 920-832-4783

Agents | Educators | CoordinatorsKaren Dickrell Family Living Educator and Department HeadEvan Groth Nutrition Educator*

Kevin Jarek Crops, Soils, and Horticulture AgentAnne Donnellan Seasonal Horticulture AssistantZen Miller Dairy and Livestock AgentJames Resick Community Development EducatorMaryBeth Seib 4-H Youth and Family Program CoordinatorKristine Soper Nutrition Educator*

*Serves Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties

Support Staff Joan Behle Office Assistant Carey Behnke Education & Communication Specialist Terry Hampton Office Assistant Vicki Handschke Office Assistant Shari Peterson Program Assistant

County Administration Thomas Nelson County Executive | 920-832-1684 Craig Moser County Executive Administrator Jeff Nooyen County Board Chair Joy Hagen County Board Vice Chair

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

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