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THE VOICE OF 4-H Vernon County 4-H Family Newsletter

Vol. 2012 Issue 272 January

An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and DA. Extending the resources and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin system to the people of Vernon County.

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 10 days before the program activity so that proper arrangements can be made.

4-H Focuses on…..

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Relating to Others

Planning and Organizing

Learning to Learn

Communicating with Others

Leading Self and Others

Relating to Change

Applying Science & Technology

Developing Self

Mental and Physical Health

Vernon

County

VERNON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION STAFF

Colleen B Pulvermacher Karen Ehle-Traastad

4-H Youth Development Educator Family Living Agent, Department Head

colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu karen.ehle-traastad @ces.uwex.edu

Timothy K Rehbein Sonya Lenzendorf

Agriculture Agent WNEP Coordinator

timothy.rehbein@ces.uwex.edu sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu

Cindy Daniels, 4-H Secretary/Bookkeeper Brenda Adams, Ag & Family Living Secretary

cynthia.daniels@ces.uwex.edu brenda.adams@ces.uwex.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS Masthead Pg 1 Arts Fest Pg 2 Club News/Save The Date/Other News Pg 3 February Calendar Pg 4 L/P Federation Minutes-November Pg 5 Animal Project News Pg 6 Animal Project News Cont. Pg 7 Other Project News Pg 8 Shooting Sports Certification Pg 9 Vernon County 4-H Scholarship Pg 10 Arts Fest Information Pg 11 Arts Fest Guidelines Pg 12 Guidelines Continued Pg 13 Arts Fest Fair Entry Form Pg 14 4-H Arts Fest Entry Form Pg15

4-H Leadership Banquet/Retreat Pg 16 What’s Going On/Recipe Pg 17

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2012 Vernon County 4-H Celebrates...

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Westby Area High School

(Snow Date: March 17th) Check-in time for Photography and Arts & Crafts—8:30 a.m.

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Lucky Clovers—Aimee Jade Harnish

November—Meeting was called to order by president

Emil Walleser. Fair record books were returned after

being reviewed by Betty Nigh. The Wreath sale

fundraiser project from last month was a success.

Thanksgiving baskets from the club were delivered to

four families in the area. Upcoming events talked

about were: Bingo at Maplewood for Dec. 12th. A Ski

outing for January 14th. 4-H officer training

December 27th. Meeting adjourned at 8:09p.m.. Next

meeting February 6th at Zion Church, 7:00 p.m.

The Retreat Ramblers—Jessica King

December—Met at Retreat Sportsman Club on

December 7, 2011for annual Christmas potluck.

Everyone enjoyed the food, games, and even a

surprise visit from Santa. The 2012 officers were also

introduced, and fair checks were awarded. Our next

meeting will be on January 14, 2012, and the club will

be making pillow cases for Gunderson Lutheran

Pediatric Patients. 2012 Officers:

Brandon Parr: President, Sam Marley: Vice President,

Lauren Voelker: Secretary, Dylan Johnson: Treasurer,

Casey Fremstead: Reporter, Maddie Stillwell:

Photographer, Jessica King: Online Reporter/Historian

Retreat Ramblers— Casey Fremstad

On Saturday December 10th the Retreat Rambler's had

a fun time learning about their cameras while Patty

Stilwell taught them the rules of photography and how

to use their imagination to get a fun and appealing

picture. The kids even made a mono-pod and some

other tools to help them get a nice ideal picture.

Overall it was a fun learning experience for the

kids...and the parents.

Robotics Rally Coming—March 2012

Hosted by Crawford County!

2012 4-H ARTS FESTIVAL

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Westby Area High School (Snow Date: March 17th)

Vernon County 4-H Youth

Ambassadors Happy Holidays to all 4H Vernon County

families from your Youth Ambassadors!

We are looking forward to our Officer Training and

Winter Fun at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve on

December 27th from 10:30-2pm.

The 4H Leadership Banquet is Sunday, January 15th

at Organic Valley LaFarge. Youth Ambassadors will

be in charge of presenting the Project Activity Discs

to youth receiving this recognition that day.

Keep watching this area for highlights and activities

the Youth Ambassadors are involved in. We always

welcome new members ages 7th grade and up! We

are excited for the new year and look forward to

many fun projects for our area youth!

Vickie Dunnum,

Adult Advisor Vernon County Youth Ambassadors

2012 AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Vernon County Fairgrounds

Project Fun Day!

Saturday, January 28th

9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

UW-Extension—Erlandson Building

Not sure about an entry for Arts Fest?

Looking for a possible fair project?

Not currently enrolled in Foods &

Nutrition, Clothing or Arts & Crafts but

are interested in finding out what those

and other projects are all about?

Then this is the day, place and time

for you! This activity is open for all

4-H members!

Email cdaniels@vernoncounty.org or call 637-5276

to register before Friday, January 20th!

There is no cost for this event, but please bring a

non-perishable item for a food pantry donation!

EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities

in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.

Please make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to

educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program,

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February 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 4-H Leader

Retreat

5 6 Photo

Click Registration Deadline

7 8 9 10 Arts Fest

Registration Deadline

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12 Photo

Click

13 14

15 LP/Federation Mtg

16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29

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Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation

DRAFT

November 16, 2011

Present: Executive Board: Tom Titel-Rainbow Reachers, Jim Hawthorn-Nerison, Tammy Sherry-MM/Rt 56, Joy and

Courtney Moser- Seas Branch Smithies, Leaders: Deb Primmer-MM-Rt 56, Cheryl Rebhahn- MM/Rt 56, Joanne

Hornby-DD/BB, Beth Lee-Springville Superstars, Betty and Brady Nigh-Lucky Clovers, Ann Marie Elwing-Lucky

Clovers, Kathy Redington-Hillsboro Hilltoppers. President Tom Titel called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Pledges

were recited. Secretary’s Report of October 19, 2011 was read, motion to accept by Cheryl Rebhahn, 2nd by Joanne

Hornby. Motion carried. Treasure’s Report was read by Joy Moser. Money was mailed out for the calendar raffle,

received food stand money; tabled Special Requests till next meeting, discussion followed. A motion made to accept

the report by Joanne Hornby– 2nd by Deb Primmer. Motion carried. We received a Thank you note from the Gunn

family for the Baby Basket they received for having a baby during 4-H week in October.

Old Business: The Nominating committee will be looking for volunteers for the positions on the Federation Board for

Vice-President and Treasurer.

Recognition Committee: There is a lot to be done after the deadline when applying for 4-H award trips and next year

the date will be October 1, 2012 for youth applying for the award trips. Motion made by Joanne Hornby that if a youth

has not been on a trip before, pay those first, if funds are available, others that have gone previously may be subsidized.

2nd by Deb Primmer. This year we had 24 youth applying for trip awards to the State and National 4-H Youth

Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus, National Dairy Conference and Space Camp. We need to educate the

youth on getting their applications in by this date. Resume Packets will be available to youth with proper forms and

guidelines to follow on this procedure.

New Business: Discussion on Radio Ads was table till summer. Leader Recognition: Motion made by Beth Lee to

give a 1st Year Recognition certificate instead of a 1st year pin. 2nd by Deb Primmer. Our Vernon County 4-H Leader/

Parent Federation Banquet will be on January 15, 2012 at Organic Valley in Lafarge. Vernon County has been asked to

host an Area Animal Science Days this summer. This is a regional livestock education program that will be on June 20,

2012 with more information to follow. There will be multiple counties participating and we will need commitments

from the 4-H members to help with hosting this event. There was a letter drafted to the people who run the Food Stand

and that was accepted.

Educator’s presentation – I am not at the meeting tonight due to an important family commitment. Thanks for your

understanding. A lot has been going on. Here is the update: Foodstand-- is progressing along nicely. Check was

received from proceeds of this year’s efforts, $10,000.

Chartering & Mandated State Reporting - I have spent considerable time learning the new reporting requirements by the

state 4-H system. The key documents are the club charters and their timeliness is crucial to meeting state deadlines.

Club leaders, overall, have been excellent about getting their paperwork in. Three clubs have completely new

leadership – Nerison, Retreat Ramblers and East Ridge Beavers. Two longtime 4-H clubs will be sunsetting

(disbanding) for various reasons. They are Hillsboro Hilltoppers and DeSoto Strivers.

The Pathway to Success career program offered locally was canceled due to low enrollment. I have two full sessions of

this to teach at the State Youth Conference coming up in December in the Dells.

Leader Retreat –This will be held in early February, hopefully at the Nordic Creamery. Watch for details in the

December newsletter.

Banquet Planning Meeting –The banquet is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th with the 22nd as a snowdate. Location

TBD. Hosting clubs are Springville Superstars, Mapledale Motivators/ Route 56, Kickapoo Rustlers, Hilltoppers and

Hotshots 4-H clubs.

Volunteer Orientation –Classes held in October & November for 14 new volunteers. Next class will be Dec. 11th 1

p.m. location TBD.

Youth Ambassadors –Spanky at Sleepy Hollow Auto shared last Sunday afternoon with us to learn what to look for in

purchasing a car. Spanky did a wonderful job of explaining how to read a title, questions to ask, how much money is

needed, etc. He provided a tour of the facility, from the sales floor to detailing, auto body repair and general vehicle

maintenance. I’d like to thank Anne Marie Elwing for organizing this event. Next event for Youth Ambassadors is

providing leadership for officer training, Dec. 27th. Youth should contact Vickie Dunnum or me if interested in

helping. Officer Training –Scheduled for Dec. 27th at KVR. Watch Dec. newsletter for complete details.

Area Animal Science Days – We have been asked to host this regional livestock educational program on Wednesday,

June 20, 2012. This is a huge event and lots of help will be needed in various project areas. More details to come!

Meeting adjourned by President Titel at 8:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Tammy Sherry, Secretary

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Vernon County Horse & Pony Project

A project meeting was held on Sunday, December 18th. Topics discussed that day were:

1. Area Animal Science Days

2. Fundraisers

3. Will be going to the horse barn and discussing repairs and also will be attending fair board meetings

to discuss possibilities of new stalls

4. Re-doing the Sponsorship board for a project during a meeting

Watch for email blasts and or the newsletter regarding the next meeting date!

Animal Project News...

News from Cooperative Extension !

University of Wisconsin-Extension

Timothy K Rehbein October 12, 2011

University of Wisconsin

Extension Agriculture Agent

For Vernon County

Meat Animal Carcass Judging Results

The results for the meat animal carcass classes of the Vernon County Fair were announced Wednesday,

October 6th at the annual Carcass Evaluation Program held at the Viroqua High School Cafeteria. The

judging of the carcass took place at Steve’s Country Meats, Westby Locker and Meats and Premier Meats on

September 23rd. Rick Bockup of Platteville, Wisconsin, served as this year’s carcass judge. Also assisting

with the judging was: Roger Hooker, Ron Von Glahn, DeSoto FFA advisor, Lloyd Hardy, Viroqua FFA

advisor and Tim Rehbein, UW-Extension Ag Agent for Vernon County.

The grand champion lamb carcass trophy sponsored by the Carl Zube Family went to Brett Cade and

the reserve champion trophy sponsored by the Stan Zube Family went to Brynn Cade. The market lamb rate

of gain trophy sponsored by the LaFarge FFA went to Matt Steckel.

The grand champion beef carcass trophy sponsored by Westby Locker and Meats and a $50 premium

sponsored by the Western Wisconsin Beef Producer Cooperative went to Austin Nottestad; the reserve

champion trophy sponsored by the Brad Wedwick Family and a $25 premium sponsored by the Western

Wisconsin Beef Producers Cooperative went to Allisa Lucey. The beef carcass Value per Day on Feed trophy

sponsored by the Vernon County Cattlemen Association went to Steve Diehl for first place with second place

going to Mike Diehl. The remaining placing’s were: Kaitlyn Bringe third place, Chase Nottestad fourth place,

Roxanna Haakenson fifth place, Charlie Marley sixth place, Trent Vesbach seventh place, Kia Johnson in

eighth place and Becca Seelow in ninth place. The program is based on the steer’s rate of gain, carcass data

and market price for carcass beef. The first place rate of gain trophy sponsored by Nordic Sports went to

Michael Diehl.

The grand champion hog carcass trophy sponsored by Heartland Country Coop went to Jake

McClelland and the reserve champion trophy sponsored by Cashton Farm Supply went to Wesley Oldenburg.

The champion performance hog trophy sponsored by the Lloyd Hardy Family went to Jake McClelland.

Approximately 200 exhibitors, parents and buyers attended this year=s carcass evaluation program.

Copies of the carcass evaluation program are available at the Vernon County UW-Extension Office

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences · University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Animal Sciences·

1675 Observatory Drive·Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1284

TEL 608-263-4300 · FAX 608-262-5157

Ag Truths Not Tails Conference, January 20-21, 2012

Contact: Bernadette O’Rourke, 608-263-4304

Email: borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu

Phone: 608-263-4304

Interested in learning and practicing skills to join the next generation of communicators for Wisconsin’s

livestock and dairy industry? Mark your calendar for the Ag Truths, Not Tails conference, coordinated by the

University of Wisconsin-Extension. Enrollment is open to youth ages 13 to one year past high school in dairy,

beef, sheep, swine and goat project areas. The conference will be held January 20-21, 2012 (Friday night stay

and activities are optional) at the Upham Woods 4-H Environmental Education Center in Wisconsin Dells.

Bring a team of youth and adults to these interactive networking sessions focused on

animal welfare, led by leaders in the livestock and dairy industry. Alice in Dairyland,

Katie Wirkus will keynote the event. Speakers from UW-Extension, World Dairy Expo,

Vita Plus and others will lead your experience.

Enrollment closes January 11, 2012. This is a great opportunity for county

educational credits. For more information, visit the conference website at http://fyi.uwex.edu/

agtruthsnottails/. Registration materials can be found at http://fyi.uwex.edu/

agtruthsnottails/registration-materials/. Contact Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth

Livestock Specialist, with questions at 608-263-4304 or borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu.

2012 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest

Rules and registration materials are available at the Extension Office and have also been

sent via email to our Vernon County 4-H Dairy Project Leaders.. This year's contest will

be held on January 28, 2012 in Portage.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Junior team contestants will be individuals who have already or will celebrate their

10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, or 14th birthday during the year of the contest. Senior team contestants will be

individuals who have already or will celebrate their 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, or 19th birthday during the year of

the contest. This age eligibility is based on National Contest rules.

DIVISION AGES:

JUNIORS: Must be 9-13 on 1/1/2012

SENIORS: Must be 14-18 on 1/1/2012 (unless their birthday is 1/1/2012, then they may be 19)

*Youth who are still enrolled in 4-H but have passed the year of their 19th birthday can compete in the mixed

division.

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Other Vernon County 4-H Project News… Photography “Photo Click” Winter Fun Day Sunday, February 12, 2012

1:00-5:00

Living Waters Bible Camp near Westby

Attention Vernon County photography project members join us for our 2nd of 4 County photography project

opportunities! Meet us from 1:00 to 1:30 in the “lodge”.

Our educational experience will include:

Brief review of picture Composition Care of Cameras in cold weather

Planning and Panning action shots White balance

Adjusting the light meter for bright snow shots

1:30pm-5:00pm Winter Fun! Ice skating, broom ball, tubing and cross country skiing! Living Waters Bible

Camp (LWBC) will supply a light lunch in the lodge. Hot chocolate is available in the warming house.

LWBC also supplies all of the needed winter equipment, skates, skis and tubes for tubing. Cost will be $2 for

4-H members and $3.50 for non members. This winter event is open to everyone so you will have plenty of

subjects to photograph along with some fantastic landscape opportunities. Remember to charge your batteries

and empty your memory card. Dress for the day and bring a towel and a backpack to keep your camera safe.

Stay for an hour or stay for the day!

If we have extreme weather or no snow we will move our meeting to Sunday, February 26th and cost would

increase to $3.50 for everyone. Bring on the SNOW!

Patty Stilwell, Gina Nickelotti, Pam Schipper

County Photography Leaders

Mail and make your payment to the Vernon County UW-Extension Office, 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392,

Viroqua, WI 54665 by Monday, February 6 with the below registration:

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Name:______________________________________________________________ (circle one) 4H Member Yes No Enrolled in Photography Project Yes No Parent/Guardian __________________________________ Attending Yes No Phone Number:__________________ Club Name:__________________________ Cost $2.00 4-H Member $3.50 non 4-H Member Total Enclosed____________

EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.

Please make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.

Class Schedule for January now available

Cupcake Bouquets Basic Cake Decorating

Friday, January 13 Saturday, January 21

6:30 - 8:30 pm 10 am - noon

Viroqua Viroqua kendra@thesugarbuzzpantry.com www.thesugarbuzzpantry.com 608-637-6938

Here is a suggestion for a source of training and or information for Foods & Nutrition

Members and Leaders from Springville Superstars 4-H Leader Julie Larson!

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2012 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Training Schedule To serve as a Shooting Sports leader, 4-H leaders must complete the Youth Protection process, must be at least 18

years old, and must have participated in at least one state-level 4-H Leader Training SHOOTING SPORTS

CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP in the discipline in which they are providing supervision. If an adult leader is not

certified, he/she cannot provide hands-on or safety instruction without a certified leader being present. A leader may

obtain certification in an additional discipline (archery, pistol, coordinator, muzzleloader, rifle [.177 pellet, .177 BB,

and .22], and shotgun) by completing a certification workshop provided by 4-H certified state training team members.

Certification Workshops are not designed to teach volunteers how to use archery equipment or shoot a firearm, but are

designed to teach adults how to conduct safe, supervised, shooting experiences for 4-H members enrolled in the

project. Therefore, only adults who have experience in safely handling archery equipment and/or firearms should enroll

in these certification workshops. Special thanks are extended to the WISCONSIN CHAPTER NATIONAL WILD

TURKEY FEDERATION, STATE CHAPTER SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL, NORTHEAST CHAPTER

SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL, MIDWAYUSA, ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION, FEDERAL

CARTRIDGE, FRIENDS OF THE NRA, and THE WISCONSIN 4-H FOUNDATION for making these certification

training sessions possible. For 2012, there will be three certifications offered—one Eastern, one Central and one

Western. The Eastern date has yet to be determined. For 2012 and in the near future, certifications in Coordinator,

Pistol and Muzzleloader will only be offered at the Central (Stevens Point area) certifications annually.

Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Adult Shooting Sports Certification Workshop Registration Form The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in education, programming, and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color,

gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental, arrest or conviction record, or veteran status.

Name of Workshop: Western Area Statewide 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshop

Workshop Location: Eau Claire Rod and Gun Club, 801 Schoettl Avenue, Eau Claire, WI

Date/Time: Friday, April 20, 2012, from 6-10 pm, and Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 8 am-5 pm (All certifications are 12 hours, requiring attendance at both Friday and Saturday sessions.)

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 6, 2012 (Contact Doug Thompson after this date for availability.)

Certifications: Archery, Rifle and Shotgun

Fee: $70 (Includes materials, Friday pm snack, Saturday lunch, and am and pm snacks)

Checks only (payable to UW-Extension) and registration form sent to: Terry Boehner, 436 Lowell, 610 Langdon

St, Madison, WI 53703 (Once we receive your payment, we will send a receipt.)

Directions: See Google map directions on the Eau Claire Rod and Gun Club web site.

Lodging: Lodging is on your own. See a list of area hotels on the 2012 Certification Training web page.

For More Information: Contact Doug Thompson at the Brown County Extension Office on Mondays, Tuesdays or

Wednesdays from 8 am-4 pm at 920-391-4657, at 920-845-1342 in the evenings, or email at

doug.thompson@ces.uwex.edu

Weather Conditions: Outside ranges may be used; dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cut and return completed registration form with payment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Adult Shooting Sports Certification – Western Area–April 20 & 21, 2012 Please print clearly

Name_______________________________________________________County ______________________________

Address_______________________________________ City_______________________ Zip____________________

Daytime Phone (______)_______________________________Email________________________________________

Please describe any limitations or restrictions regarding your participation in event activities or any accommodations

(such as an interpreter for hearing-impaired or wheelchair accessibility) you may need:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Check those that apply: ____Adult 4-H Leader ____1st time 4-H SS Certification

____Adult 4-H SS Leader (list disciplines held): ________________________________________________________

____Need certification for another organization (list organization): __________________________________________

Discipline Certification Requested (please mark an “X” for one discipline choice; you can only be certified in one

discipline at a workshop): ____Archery ____Rifle/Air Rifle ____Shotgun

Enclose $70 registration fee payable to UW-Extension, and mail by Friday, April 6, 2012, to:

Terry Boehner, 436 Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703

The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in education, programming, and employment for all qualified persons regardless

of race, color, gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental, arrest or conviction record, or veteran status.

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VERNON COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

Eligible applicants: 2012 graduating seniors 2011 or older graduates Application due in Extension Office by:4:00 p.m., March 1, 2012 Checklist: Vernon County 4-H Scholarship Application (3 pages)

Essay

Two Photographs Class of 2011

High School Transcript

Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation

( one from 4-H Leader) Post-high School Applicant

High School and/or College Transcript

Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation

Complete guidelines and applications available at the Extension Office and on the Vernon County UW-Extension Website

4hwi.org

A site and resource for new and returning 4-H families!

4hwi.org is a one stop-shop for parents, youth and volunteers looking to learn about 4-H in Wisconsin, how

being involved in 4-H benefits youth and how to join. Visit this site to learn more about exciting programs

and opportunities, and how you can be involved in Wisconsin 4-H!

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Arts & Crafts All 4-H members can

enter Arts & Crafts at

Arts Fest, even if you

are not enrolled in an

Arts & Crafts project!

You may enter two (2)

arts & crafts items. You

must attach a 3x5 card

to each entry with the

following information:

your name, club’s name,

grade, date completed

and a brief description

of materials used and

work done to make the

art or craft. Be sure to

write legibly! Attach

card to your item (s)

securely but not in a

place that will distract or

cover the appearance of

your article. All items

are to be brought to Westby High School

Cafeteria by the

exhibitor. Entries need

to be in place by 8:30

am, on the day of the

festival, to be judged

and for display. Judge

may be available after

11:30a.m.for comments

and feedback. Pre entry

for Arts & Crafts is

required and is included

on the 4-H Arts entry

form. Make sure and pick up your entries at the “end” of the day!

Photography Limit of two (2) photos per exhibitor.

Photos must be 5”x7” and be mounted

on top of poster board, (any color)

measuring 6” x 8”. A 3x5 card must be attached, with your name, club’s

name, grade and title of photograph.

As with Arts & Crafts, photography

entries are to be brought to the Westby High School Cafeteria on

festival day, (8:30 a.m.) by the

exhibitor for judging and display. Pre entry for photography is required and

is included on the 4-H Arts form.

Also, as with Arts & Crafts, the

Judge may be available after 11:30

a.m. for comments. Make sure and

take your entries home with you at

the end of the day!

Speaking Pieces (individual or two people): All speaking pieces need to be

performed at your 4-H club. Your club

leader will turn in a roster of

performers for Arts Fest by February

10th. Read the rules carefully.

Musicals, Dramas, Play Readings, Mini-Dramas (group of three or more): To be performed at the club level and

then compete at the County level.

Read the guidelines in this newsletter

carefully. Again, the rules are very

specific, so please read them before

you make a group selection. As with

Speaking Pieces entries need to be

turned into Leaders prior to the

February 10th Extension Office

deadline.

Question: What entries will be judged as a “fair entry”? Answer: Demonstrations, vocal, piano & Instrumental are performed on the same day as the County Arts Fest and are considered fair entries. Question: Where do I turn in fair entries? Answer: The Extension Office. Question: Where do I turn in 4-H Arts Fest Entries? Answer: Your 4-H Club Leader. Question: How will I find out my performance times? Answer: Schedule will be posted on our website: Vernon.uwex.edu. Wednesday prior to the festival date.

2012 VERNON COUNTY ARTS FEST

Saturday, March 3, 2012

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2012 VERNON COUNTY 4-H FESTIVAL OF ARTS — GUIDELINES

PURPOSE of the 4-H Festival of Arts is to provide the opportunity: 1. for 4-H members and Cloverbuds to share their skills and talents with others. 2. for 4-H members and Cloverbuds to further develop their skills in communicating through the

arts with constructive feedback on their efforts. 3. To share with the public the Arts and Communication phases of the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development program. 4. To discover additional arts ideas from others in the area. GENERAL GUIDELINES: 1. Throughout the program, participants and others will not leave or enter the room while a

group or individual is performing. 2. Please respect the time guidelines in each category. 3. Please respect the scheduled performance times. Groups are expected to perform at

scheduled times. 4. All festival participants must be enrolled 4-H members. 5. All participants will receive a ribbon. Merit awards will be based on quality of the exhibit and

age of participant. Only those who follow the guidelines will be eligible for merit awards. 6. When selecting material for presentations, please keep in mind that 4-H is a family

organization. Presentations should be appropriate for audiences of all ages. COMMUNICATION ARTS 1. Description -The following categories must have 1 or 2 readers. A. Memorized selection: Prose, poetry or any other piece, which must be memorized. No

notes allowed. B. Prose-reading: include stories, narratives, anything not written as a poem; should be presented as a reading. No props. C. Poetry-reading: may be original poem or a selection written by someone else, either in verse form or open-ended; should be presented as a reading. No props. D. Original speeches: A speech written by the speaker on any subject, preferably one

pertaining to his/her 4-H project work. Notes permitted. E. Storytelling: Original or from a book, told as if to younger children. No poetry

allowed. Presented without using notes; costumes or props are encouraged, and facial expression and gestures are allowed.

F. Play Reading: 1 or 2 readers are to make their selection “come alive” without the use of costumes and props. Hand movements and facial expressions acceptable; movement around stage unacceptable. A play reading should be presented as a reading.

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DEMONSTRATIONS, ILLUSTRATED TALKS AND ACTION CENTERS

1. Description - may be individual or in teams a. Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks: either teach someone how or show and tell how to

do something b. Consists of 4 parts - a) introduction, b) body, c) conclusion, and d) questions from audience c. Visuals and charts can be used. Use maps, charts, posters, graphs, pictures, slides or

models to explain what you're saying. d. Action Center (informal): a show and tell with an emphasis on showing. e. Presenter (s) carry on conversation with passersby (no seated audience) f. People watching take part by - a) watching and listening, b) talking with demonstrator, c)

trying things with senses, d) judging things, e) asking questions g. Handouts may be used (instructions, directions, recipes) h. Posters or pictures can be used to show key steps or to show a close-up view.

2. Time Guidelines: a. 15 minute maximum for demonstrations: b) 15-30 minutes for action center.

GROUP MUSIC 1. Description: Categories include instrumental, vocal, dance, or novelty (e.g., variety, lip

sync). If tapes are used, only instrumental accompaniment tapes are permitted. Vocal tapes will be allowed for lip sync or dance numbers only. No open flames, hay, straw, cornstalks, shavings or sawdust may be used.

2. Time Guidelines - The maximum performance time limit is 12 minutes. Clock starts with opening of curtain. No minimum time limit.

3. State Fair Selection –County 4-H Youth Development Agents will contact Groups of possible Wisconsin State Fair participation no later than one week following the Area Festival. 5. No directing is permitted from the audience or in front of the stage.

GROUP DRAMA

1. Description - a) One Act Play, commercial or original drama. b) No open flames, hay, straw, cornstalks, shavings or sawdust are to be used. 2. Time Guidelines - The maximum performance time limit is 30 minutes: opening curtain to

final curtain. No minimum time limit. 3. No directing is permitted from the audience or in front of the stage.

PHOTOGRAPHY Limit of two (2) photos per exhibitor. Photos must be 5”x7” and be mounted on top of poster board, (any color) measuring 6” x 8”. A 3x5 card must be attached, with your name, club’s name, grade and title of photograph. Entries are to be brought to the festival the morning of competition by the exhibitor for judging and display. Entry time for all photography is 8:30 a.m. Pre entry information for photography is required and is included on the 4-H Arts form.

ARTS & CRAFTS

You may enter two (2) arts & crafts items. You must attach a 3x5 card to each entry with the following information: your name, club’s name, grade, date completed and a brief description of materials used and work done to make the art or craft. Be sure to write legibly! Attach card to your item (s) securely but not in a place that will distract or cover the appearance of your article. All items are to be brought to the festival by the exhibitor. Entries need to be in place by 8:30 am, on the day of the festival, to be judged and for display. Pre entry for Arts & Crafts is required and is included on the4-H Arts entry form.

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FAIR ENTRY REGISTRATION FORM VERNON COUNTY ARTS FEST

This form is to be returned to the

UW-Extension Office by the Entry Deadline - February 10, 2012

Be sure to write legibly!

“J” DEPARTMENT 18 CLASS H—MUSIC

Lot No. (Circle music presentation you are

participating in) 1. Vocal presentation, grade 3 - 4

2. Vocal duet presentation, grade 3 - 4

3. Vocal presentation, grade 5 - 6

4. Vocal duet presentation, grade 5 - 6

5. Vocal presentation, grade 7 - 9

6. Vocal duet presentation, grade 7 - 9

7. Vocal presentation, grade 10 - 13

8. Vocal duet presentation, grade 10 - 13

9. Piano presentation, grade 3 - 4

10. Piano presentation, grade 5 - 6

11. Piano presentation, grade 7 - 9

12. Piano presentation, grade 10 - 13

13. Stringed Instrument Presentation, grade 3 - 4

14. Stringed Instrument Presentation, grade 5 - 6

15. Stringed Instrument Presentation, grade 7 - 9

16. Stringed Instrument Presentation, grade 10 - 13

17. Instrumental Presentation, grade 3 - 4

18. Instrumental Presentation, grade 5 - 6

19. Instrumental Presentation, grade 7 - 9

20. Instrumental Presentation, grade 10 - 13

PLEASE BRING TWO (2) COPIES OF YOUR

MUSIC SELECTION—ONE (1) FOR YOU AND

ONE (1) FOR THE JUDGE.

Name/Names_______________________________

__________________________________________

Address___________________________________

Grade Phone # _______________

Club _________________________________ ___

In order to receive a fair premium for your

participation in this event, you must be enrolled

in the music project and enter your music

presentation on the appropriate fair form in

August.

“J” DEPARTMENT 31 - COMMUNICATIONS

CLASS A - TEAM DEMONSTRATIONS

Each exhibitor limited to 2 Team Demonstrations

Lot No. (Circle demonstration you are participating in)

1. Animal Science - Beginner, grade 3 - 7

2. Cultural Arts - Beginner, grade 3 - 7

3. Home & Family - Beginner, grade 3 - 7

4. Mechanical Science - Beginner, grade 3 - 7

5. Natural Science - Beginner, grade 3 - 7

6. Plant & Soil - Beginner, grade 3 - 7

7. Animal Science - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

8. Cultural Arts - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

9. Home & Family - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

10. Mechanical Science - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

11. Natural Science - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

12. Plant & Soil - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

13. Animal Science - Mixed age group

14. Cultural Arts - Mixed age group

15. Home & Family - Mixed age group

16. Mechanical Science - Mixed age group

17. Natural Science - Mixed age group

18. Plant & Soil - Mixed age group

CLASS B - INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATIONS

Each exhibitor limited to 2 Demonstrations

Lot No. (Circle demonstration you are participating in)

1. Animal Science - Beginner through grade 3 - 7

2. Cultural Arts - Beginner through grade 3 - 7

3. Home & Family - Beginner through grade 3 - 7

4. Mechanical Science - Beginner through grade 3 - 7

5. Natural Science - Beginner through grade 3 - 7

6. Plant & Soil - Beginner through 3 - 7

7. Animal Science - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

8. Cultural Arts - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

9. Home & Family - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

10. Mechanical Science - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

11. Natural Science - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

12. Plant & Soil - Advanced, grade 8 - 13

Name/Names________________________________

__________________________________________

Address____________________________________

Grade Phone # ________________

Club _____________________________________

In order to receive a fair premium for your

participation in this event, you must be enrolled in

the appropriate project and enter your

presentation and or your demonstration on the

appropriate fair form in August.

ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

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2012 VERNON COUNTY ARTS FEST

Saturday, March 3, 2012

(Snow date Saturday March 17th

Westby High School Cafeteria - Art & Crafts & Photography Entries: 8:30 a.m.

NON FAIR 4-H MEMBERS ONLY ENTRY REGISTRATION FORM

Leaders Entry Deadline—Friday, February 10, 2012

Be sure to write legibly!

PLEASE NOTE: Check Category you wish to enter and the title of your selection.

When completed, please give this form to your General Leader!

YOUR NAME(S) __________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________ PHONE ______________________GRADE_________

CLUB GENERAL LEADER_______________________________________

MUSIC (Groups of 3 or more)

_____ Instrumental_________________________________________________________________________________________

_____Vocal_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_____Dance_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_____Novelty (e.g. variety, lip sync)___________________________________________________________________________

DRAMA

Director:___________________________________________________________________Length:________________________

_____One-Act Play_________________________________________________________________________________________

_____Mini-Drama__________________________________________________________________________________________

_____Play Reading (More than 2 people)_______________________________________________________________________

COMMUNICATION ARTS (Description—The following categories must have 1 or 2 readers)

_____Memorized selection___________________________________________________________________________________

_____Prose-reading________________________________________________________________________________________

_____Poetry-reading_______________________________________________________________________________________

_____Original speeches_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____Storytelling__________________________________________________________________________________________

_____Play Reading________________________________________________________________________________________

ARTS & CRAFTS (May enter two items—list description—example—ceramic jewelry box and date completed)

1.________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PHOTOGRAPHY (May enter two photographs—Note title of photograph)

1.________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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“Starting the New Year in

Celebration with our

4-H Stars of 2011”

2012 4-H Leadership Banquet

Organic Valley, La Farge

1:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 15, 2012 Snow date January 22nd

$4.00 Adults — $2.00 Children 12 and Under

Call the Extension Office 637-5276 with your RSVP by Monday, January 9th.

Payment will be made at the door the day of the banquet.

Even if your club is helping host this event, Pre-registration is needed!

Hosted by Area #2 Clubs

Hillsboro Hilltoppers, Hillsboro Hotshots, Kickapoo Rustlers, Mapledale Motivators/ Route 56 and Springville Superstars

Reminder—Winter Leader Retreat Saturday, February 4th, 2012

10:00 am—2:00 pm

UW-Extension—1st Floor Conference Room

Time to stop juggling all of those winter projects we all have and get together to discuss many

4-H club topics! This will be one of our potluck retreats, so please make sure and bring a

recipe card for the newsletter along with your dish to pass!! RSVP with leader or adult volun-

teer & club name by Wednesday, February 1st via email, cdaniels@vernoncounty.org or phone 637-5276.

Topics may include:

> --4H4ME and 4H Plus > --older youth - how to engage them

> --club discipline > --4-H county wide project leaders listing

> --how to work with youth > --review of yearly Vernon County 4-H calendar and expectations

> --how to work with parents > --support for new leaders

> --managing club funds > --special needs youth

> --insurance issues > --cloverbuds

> --club activities > --county wide required club attendance rule

> --fundraising > --ways to engage in community service

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DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Monday Jan 2 Office Closed

Sunday Jan 8 Dairy Bowl Registration Deadline Dairy Science Dept.,

Madison

Monday Jan 9 Banquet Registration Deadline 4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Sunday Jan 15 Leader/Parent Federation Banquet 1:00 p.m. Organic Valley,

La Farge

Wednesday Jan 18 Leader/Parent Federation Meeting 7:00 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Friday Jan 20 Project Fun Day—Registration

Deadline! 4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Fri-Sat Jan 20-21 Ag Truth Not Tails Conference Upham Woods,

Wisconsin Dells

Sunday Jan 22 Leader/Parent Federation Banquet

(Snow Date)

Thursday Jan 26 AASD Organizational Meeting 7:00 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Friday Jan 27 4-H Art Beat North—Registration

Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Saturday Jan 28 Dairy Quiz Bowl 9:45 a.m. Portage Elementary

School , Portage, WI

Saturday Jan 28 Project Fun Day! 9:00 a.m.—

12:00 p.m.

UW-Extension

Office—Erlandson

Bldg

Wednesday Feb 1 Winter Leader Retreat—

Registration Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Saturday Feb 4 Winter Leader Retreat 10:00a.m.—

2:00p.m.

UW-Extension Office

Here’s What’s Cookin’

January Recipe

From the Kitchen of Emily Olson

Vernon County Health Department

“Reuben Dip/Spread”

¼- ½ pound corned beef sliced thin and julienne cut

8 ounces cream cheese

16 ounces sauerkraut (drained)

½ cup Thousand Island Dressing

8 ounces Swiss Cheese

Mix the following together and melt in microwave until creamy. Place in crock-pot to keep warm. Serve on

crackers or rye bread. Note: Can be heated through in crock-pot instead of using microwave.

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