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

Vol. 2012 Issue 273 February

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 Youth Ambassadors/Project Fun Day Club News Pg 2 Club News Continued Pg 3 March Calendar Pg 4 L/P Federation Minutes-December Pg 5 L/P Federation Minutes-January Pg 6 Summer Employment Program Pg 7 Arts Fest Information Pg 8 4-H Camp Counselor Application Pg 9 Application Continued Pg 10 Robotics Rally Pg 11 SDLT Application Pg 12 Art Beat/Arts Camp Staff Opportunity Pg 13 UW-River Falls Horse Judging Clinic Pg 14 4-H Adventure Trips Pg15

Adventure Trip Registration Form Pg 16 What’s Going On/Recipe Pg 17

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Vernon County 4-H Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors attended Officer Training at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve on December

27th. Colleen Pulvermacher led the group of 30 in games and activities that we could use at

our club meetings. Youth Ambassadors also broke out into different groups and helped lead

the discussion of officer duties at the 4H club level. We had an enjoyable time, even though

we did not have ANY snow for the winter fun! Perhaps another time for that. Many of us also attended the

Leadership Banquet on January 15th at Organic Valley LaFarge. The following youth ambassadors

presented project activity discs to youth: Brittany Dunnum, Mycanzie Foster, McKenzie Berg, Becca

Seelow, Emil Walleser, William Walleser, Allison Hawthorne and Katherine Larson.

Our next activity is upcoming on February 25th. We are assisting providing fun activities and projects for

Super Saturday. Also, mark your calendar for March 3rd Arts Fest. We would like to offer some leadership

opportunities and activities on that day. If you would like to join us, please contact the extension office or

Vickie Dunnum, YA Adult Leader, 634-4519.

Retreat Ramblers Casey Fremstad and Jessica King January—Held their monthly meeting at the Retreat Sportsman’s Club on

January 14th. We discussed the upcoming 4-H Arts Fest, the “Friend of 4-H”

award won by Sue Brudos, and hosting a Bingo day. After the meeting was

adjourned, club members participated in making homemade bread and sewing

pillow cases for local pediatric patients. Our next meeting will be held on

February 11th at 10 o’clock at the Retreat Sportsman’s Club.

Project Activity Super Saturday! Saturday, February 25th—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 Monday, February 20th! Minimum

enrollment of 20 required for event to take place.

Sewing Fun – Pat Peterson— 2nd floor large conference room

Fun with photography – Patty Stilwell—1st floor conference room

Diggin It’….Plant/Soil Science – Joanne Hornby & friends—basement

Creating with Sophie…Macrame – Sophie Peterson

Fun Snack Preparation – Youth Ambassadors —1st floor kitchen

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, service or activity.

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Springville Superstars—Brianna Hall November -Meeting of the Springville

Superstars 4-H Club was called to order by

President Megan Bakkum at 7:02 pm. The Bakkum

and Clements families led pledges. Katherine Larson

did roll call and the secretary’s report. Minutes stands

approved as read. Jacob Bakkum gave the treasures

report. Motion stands approved as read. Brandon Lee

talked about the Parent Leader Federation. Beth Lee

gave the leader update and talked about the

enrollments being due. Under unfinished business,

Jessica Nelson talked about the photo directory.

Jessica Nelson and Matthew Hall won the drawing for

the Wal-Mart gift card for getting their raffle tickets in

before the September 1st deadline. We talked about the

Constitution and Bylaw changes. Jessica moved to pay

the $5.00 4-H enrollment fee to cover memberships

and Sean Nelson seconded it. Motion passed. In new

business, we discussed the ringing of the bells for

Salvation Army and a sign-up was passed around. It

will take place Sunday, December 11th from 1:00-5:00

at Wal-Mart. We then had election of officers. The

new officers are President Brandon Lee, Vice-

President Katherine Larson, Secretary Brianna Hall,

Treasurer JJ McClelland, Reporter Lily Lepke, and

Historian Jessica Nelson. The Bakkums have treats for

this month and Clements have cans. We have to take

garbage bags to the dump so people picking up cans

should take replacement bags each month. For next

month the Oldenburg has refreshments and the

Larson’s have cans. The next meeting will be held

Sunday, December 4th at 2:00. We will be making

Christmas cards at the next meeting for . Brianna Hall

moved a motion to adjourn the meeting and Jason

McClelland seconded it. Meeting adjourned at

7:42pm. Pete Swenson and Carl Founty talked about

the flag colors and how to fold a flag.

December -Meeting of the Springville Super Stars 4-

H Club was called to order at 2:05 pm by Vice-

President Katherine Larson. The Larson’s and

Oldenburg’s led pledges. Brianna Hall gave the

Secretary’s report. JJ McClelland read the Treasurer’s

report. Both reports were approved as read. Beth Lee

gave the Parent Leader Federation report and Julie

Larson gave the Club Leader report. Under Unfinished

Business, Jessica Nelson showed us the Photo

Directory and reminded us that new members should

come to her to get their pictures taken. Jessica also

gave a report on the Officer Training. Under New

Business, Beth Lee showed us the new Springville

Super Stars website. Then we talked about going

tubing at Fort McCoy and the Wruck family

volunteered to head this up. Beth then gave us the

Parent Leader Federation Banquet update. She is

looking for families to bring bars and help with set-up

and clean-up. Katherine talked about the new

Springville Super Stars facebook page and all

members on facebook should “like it”. Then we

discussed buying a flag to give to Cornerstone

Christian in honor of Veterans Day. The motion was

moved, second and passed to donate a flag. The

Oldenburg’s have treats for this month and the

Larson’s have cans. The Mowery/Rumpee’s have

refreshments for next month and Lohr family has cans.

Any members that are interested in being in the club

play should sign-up at the meeting. Krista Hall moved

a motion to adjourn the meeting and Amber Nelson

second it. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 pm.

After the meeting, Anna Wendorf led us in making

Christmas cards for Bethel home and Emily Nelson

led us in making ornaments for needy families. Megan

and Nicole Bakkum and Jozie McClelland assisted

with the activities. The next meeting is on January 2nd

and Carolyn Solverson will be talking on the

photography project.

January—Meeting of the Springville Super Stars was

called to order at 7:03 pm by President Brandon Lee.

The Rumppe family led pledges. Brianna Hall gave

the secretary’s report. Jake McClelland approved the

secretary’s report and Matthew Hall seconded it.

Motion passed. Brandon Lee gave the treasurer’s

report. Joseph Roethel approved the treasurer’s report

and Austin Hall seconded it. Motion passed. Brandon

gave the Parent Leader Federation report and Julie

Larson gave the Club Leader report. Under

Unfinished Business Austin Hall gave a report on the

Bell Ringing. Julie told us about the delivery of the

Christmas cards and ornaments.

Under New business Mike Hall gave a report about the

club play sign-up and times to practice. Beth Lee

talked about going snow tubing at Whitetail Ridge at

Fort McCoy. We decided to go tubing on January 29

and we will meet at 12:30 at Hansen’s IGA. Matthew

Hall moved a motion for the club to pay $3 towards

the tubing cost. Joseph Roethel seconded it. Motion

passed. Jake McClelland moved to adjourn the

meeting and Matthew Hall seconded it. Meeting was

adjourned. Our project activity was photography and

our guest speaker was Carolyn Solverson. Mowery/

Rumppe families have treats for this month and Lohr’s

have can pick-up. Next month Nelson’s have treats

and Coon’s pick-up cans. Our guest speaker for the

February meeting will talk about Bee Keeping. Our

next meeting is Monday, February 6th.

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March 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 4-H Scholarship

Deadline

Camp Counselor

Deadline

2

Summer

Assistant

Application

3

Arts Fest

4 5 6 7 8

Space Camp

Meeting

9 10

Robotics Rally

11 12 13 14

L/P Federation

Meeting

15 16 17

Arts Fest—

Snow Date

18 19 20 21 22

State Youth

Conference

Orientation

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Seniors in the

Spotlight—

Deadline

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25 26 27 28 29

SDLT

Application

30 31

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Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation December 21, 2011

DRAFT Present: Executive Board: Tom Titel-Rainbow Reachers, Jim Hawthorne-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, Lisa and Zach Servais, Mary Jo Bringe - Rainbow

Reachers, Colleen Pulvermacher – 4-H Youth Development Leader and Special Guest Bill Marohl.

President Tom Titel called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Pledges were recited.

Secretary’s Report of November 16, 2011 was read, corrections made and motion to accept by Beth Lee, 2nd by Deb Primmer. Motion

carried. Treasurer’s Report was read by Joy Moser. Our money in the Investment Center needs some attention regarding the inactivity fee.

Beth Lee will look into that and report on what they learned. Joanne Hornby made a motion to table till next month for further info on the

rebalance of this fund. 2nd by Mary Jo Bringe. Discussion followed. Motion carried unanimously. Report was given on the food stand with

the breakdown of expenses and discussion on the new building. Beth Lee made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Deb Primmer 2nd,

motion carried unanimously. Another new rule from the Federal Government is that anyone who makes over $600 will need to be issued a

1099MISC. The Treasurer is bonded and anyone who signs the checks should also be bonded. That will be something new for this year.

We received two requests for donations, one from Relay for Life, which was tabled and one from Viterbo Athletics which we said no to.

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

Treasurer. Nominations will be open at the meeting and ballots will be prepared for the meeting at Organic Valley on January 15, 2012.

Recognition Committee: We had 19 youth that applied, and 16 that interviewed. Youth were awarded as follows: 5 for Citizen Washington

Focus, 6 for State Youth Conference, 1 for SWEL/SYC, 1 for National 4-H Dairy Congress, 2 for 4-H National Congress and 1 Key Award.

Resume Packets were handed out for the leaders to look at and will be discussed at the January or February meeting. Discussion on Radio

Ads was table till summer but we need to look at it sooner. Motion from Joy Moser to report back in February and an Ad Hoc Committee

was formed to look into this and report back. Committee consists of Jim Hawthorne, Lisa Servais and Anne Marie Elwing. Joanne Hornby

2nd. Motion carried. We have 13 youth (one letter came postmarked December 1 and was accepted) applying for Space Camp this year. We

will look at rewording the application so it should be in the office by December 1. Policy says that the Federation will fund $200.00 for the

first 6 going to space camp that have not gone before. Motion was made by Beth Lee to fund the first 6 timers and those that have gone

before can still attend but are not funded. This comes after being accepted by the state. If there is a financial hardship issue families are

encouraged to make an appointment with Colleen to explore alternative funding. The motion was 2nd by Mary Jo Bringe. Motion carried

unanimously. Discussion on funding camp counselors who take a leadership role and have a lot of responsibility for the children they are

supervising. Motion made by Deb Primmer that for those youth who apply to be space camp counselors and are accepted will receive the

$200.00 funding. 2nd by Joanne Hornby, motion carried unanimously.

Food stand: The State rules say that people who are in a paid position who are working at the food stand are required to have a contract and

that food stand person will be classified as an Independent Contractor and will need their own insurance and will require proof of insurance

in a timely manner before each event. Our current insurance is for structure and liability if anyone gets hurt. All 4-H members are covered

through the enrollment process. 4-H adults are covered once they have completed the volunteer orientation. Discussion followed on the

food stand and the foodstand subcommittee will get a breakdown of expenses and donations and what they are. Discussion on how

checkbook will be handled when an independent contractor is in charge. It was noted that the current checkbook has been audited and found

to be OK. A motion was made by Joanne Hornby to review the contract and finalize at the January meeting. 2nd by Betty Nigh, motion

carried unanimously.

New Business: Bill Marohl was present to answer budgeting questions that came up. Each project committee (Horse, Dairy, Dog, and

Shooting Sports) is to submit a budget for the year if they need any help with funding. This is a guide for the Budget Committee.

Clarification is still needed in how budgeted money is recorded. Consideration was given to subcommittees being chartered and audited like

the 4-H clubs are. Another issue brought up was approving bills at the federation meeting instead of the current practice, where the office

processes the bills. It was noted that this would add exponentially to the length of the federation meeting. In the past budget requests are

due in December and reviewed in January or February for 2012. The dates of the Budget Committee meetings will be better publicized in

the future through the newsletter, e-mail, etc. Motion made by Joanne to table the topic of the budget at this time. Deb Primmer 2nd.

Motion carried.

Educator’s presentation – Joanne and I participated in the volunteer e-forum which just wasn’t as good as a face to face conference. Next

October the regional volunteer forum will be held in Wichita, KS. My hope is to see the youth ambassadors participate in this excellent

conference by teaching a session on engaging younger youth. Banquet plans are coming together nicely under the direction of the Area 2

clubs. Please plan to join us January 15th at Organic Valley. The Fall Youth Leadership Conference at WI Dells went very well with 204

youth participating. I taught two sessions on completing applications and interviewing for 42 youth. I was on the advisory board and will

continue in that role for 2 more years. Many hours were spent organizing and submitting charter documentation. We only received 6 error

messages, so that was pretty good! Corrections have been made and resubmitted. Volunteer orientation was held in Dec. with 8 new

volunteers, one of whom is a master gardener who would like to share her expertise and passion with 4-H clubs. December newsletter was

printed this afternoon and is on our website. Please note: Camp counselor applications will be available in February. Robotics rally is

coming in March.

Cheryl Rebhahn made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Joy Moser. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned by President Titel at

10:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Tammy Sherry, Secretary

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Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation DRAFT January 18, 2012 DRAFT

Present: Executive Board: Jim Hawthorne-Nerison, Beth Lee-Springville Superstars, Tammy Sherry-MM/Rt 56, Deb Primmer-MM-Rt

56, Leaders: Joy and Courtney Moser- Seas Branch Smithies, Joanne Hornby-DD/BB, Betty and Brady Nigh-Lucky Clovers, Ann

Marie Elwing-Lucky Clovers, Joe Marley-Retreat Ramblers, Donna Kjelland-Seas Branch Smithies, Colleen Pulvermacher – 4-H Youth

Development Educator. Due to the absence of the President tom Titel, Vice-President Jim Hawthorne called the meeting to order at

7:06pm. Pledges were recited. Installation of New Officers: President- Jim Hawthorne, Vice-President- Beth Lee, Treasurer-Deb

Primmer. Secretary Tammy Sherry has one year left of her commitment. Secretary’s Report of December 21, 2011 was read by those

attending, corrections made, motion to accept by Joanne Hornby, 2nd by Betty Nigh. Motion carried. Correspondence: We received

three thank you notes. They were from Julie Larson (Special Leader award), Cindy Daniels (gift certificate) and Colleen Pulvermacher

(gift certificate) thanking the Federation. Treasurer’s Report. Joy Moser went over the Treasurer’s Report. We need to transfer money

from one bank to another to cover the cost of expenses of our new building. We have not dipped into the reserve since we have started

our new project (food stand). Motion was made by Betty Nigh to transfer $15,000.00 to our checking account from our investment

account. Anne Marie Elwing 2nd. Motion carried. Colleen needs to begin advertising for our Summer Assistant. Historically this has

been a line item in the budget. The Budget Meeting will be January 27, 2012 at 4:15pm at the extension office and anyone interested is

welcomed and encouraged to participate. One of the issues the budget committee will look into is bonding the executive members who

are authorized to sign checks. Motion made to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Anne Marie Elwing and Brady Nigh 2nd. Motion

carried. Old Business: Joyce Sheldon called the office and stated officially that she and Roxie Wehner will not run the 4-H Food Stand.

Colleen explained that we would need a written statement to that effect. Joyce said she would bring that into the office along with the

checkbook and related information. Joyce indicated she would work with the Food Stand Committee on ordering and where to get the

donations. The Food Stand Committee will meet to review the contract required by the state and look at establishing new management.

The Federation appreciates the many years of service Joyce and Roxie have provided for support the 4-H food stand. Please thank them

for all that they have done for our 4-H Food stand. Food Stand update: The entire seating area will be enclosed and openings will have

doors from Swenson Doors. They gave the best bid with installation included. They are looking for cost estimates for counter tops. They

are looking at laminated versus painted plywood. Joy noted from an infection control standpoint that laminate is the best option.

Radio Ad Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations from Anne Marie Elwing are:

1. Sell Ads at a profit for $50.00 each will receive $25, the radio station and 4-H.

2. Write the ads with the help of the summer assistant or parent.

3. PRACTICE the ads.

4. Set up a recording date before leaving the meeting.

5. Call in the Business choices to the Summer Assistant, 1st come 1st serve.

6. Send a letter with a business list, with an example ad.

7. 1st meeting have 4-Her’s come prepared with a draft of ads and dates to record.

Outsiders’ comments: Client, mother, business, board member, parents—Need to make money—Business write off/they know

more polished—Business has the choice to write the ads or not, most do not.—Our Radio ads need to be well prepared before they go

to the station to record them. They can sell more than 3 ads if they want to but three are required for those who have been selected to go

on award trips. They should be done before they go on a trip. Youth should have more practice in writing the ads with an overseer or

ask if the businesses want to write their own. Motion made by Joy Moser to accept the recommendation from the Ad Hoc Committee.

Donna Kjelland 2nd. Motion carried. New Business: Colleen talked about NASCO (an educational field trip for sheep, dairy and beef

project members at Ft. Atkinson) and funding for a bus and that would depend on how many where interested in going. The event will

be in May so we have time to look into this. 2012 WI 4-H Adventure Trips are sponsored by Upham Woods : Devils Lake Rock

Climbing on Aug. 5-8 and Porcupine Mountain Beginning Backpacking trip Aug.19-23. Colleen asked if there would be any funding

available. Discussion followed and a motion was made by Joanne Hornby that $100.00 per person toward these trips would be available

first come first serve. Anne Marie Elwing 2nd. Motion carried. Investment Center: Beth Lee reports that the $75 was a total for the last

5 years of inactivity not for each month the way the statements looked. Rebalance would mean moving the money into three equal

accounts. This account was made to earn interest to help pay for trips. Since the market crashed a few years ago we have steadily lost

money and will cost money to cash out. Beth Lee recommends that we take the money out of the Investment Center and transfer to

checking. Motion made by Betty Nigh to transfer money from Investment Center into checking. Joy Moser 2nd. Motion carried. We

received a request for a donation from Relay for Life which was tabled. Discussion followed. We have donated in the past when we

had a team that went out and collected donations or came from the revenue of the food stand when it was held there. Being we do not

have a team we feel that we should not give the money to them at this time. Motion by Joanne Hornby, 2nd by Deb Primmer. Motion

carried. Recognition Committee: Resume packets were handed out in Dec. for the board members to look at and will be discussed at

the Feb. meeting. Discussion followed on moving the time of the Federation monthly meeting. Motion made by Anne Marie Elwing

for a new Federation meeting time to be the 2nd Wed. at 7:00 pm. Courtney Moser 2nd. Motion Carried. Educator’s presentation –

There were 37 in attendance for officer training @ KVR – great turnout! The annual banquet went well, hats off to the planning

committee and sincere appreciation to Mary Russell on behalf of Organic Valley. This was the first year presenting project activity discs

at the banquet and it went well to give this responsibility to older youth. I am having difficulty getting volunteers to help at Super

Saturday scheduled for Jan. 28th so that will probably be rescheduled. Upcoming events include: Area Animal Science Days Livestock

Leaders meeting Thursday Jan.26 at 7:00 at the Extension Office. Budget Committee Meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 27 at 4:15 pm at

the Extension Office. Leaders Retreat will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Extension Office. Courtney Moser

made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Brady Nigh. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned by President Hawthorne at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted, Tammy Sherry, Secretary

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Evidence of successful leadership experience in 4-H, school and/or community organizations.

Completion of two years of college preferred

Self-motivated and self-directed

Ability to deal with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds

Strong organization and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Enthusiasm and flexibility, strong critical thinking skills

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends

Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

4-H experience highly desirable

Knowledge of Vernon County a plus

SALARY: Negotiable. Reimbursement for official job travel will be provided according to county policy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Send a cover letter, resume, names and contact information

of three current references by March 2, 2012 to:

Colleen B. Pulvermacher, 4-H Youth Development Educator

318 Fairlane Drive, Suite 392

Viroqua, WI 54665

608-637-5276 FAX 608-637-5504

colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu

INTERVIEWS for top candidates will be held Friday, March 16th.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: 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, sexual orientation, creed, national

origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, arrest or conviction record, or veteran status.

2012 Summer Employment Program

COUNTY: Vernon (County Seat: Viroqua, 35 miles southeast of La Crosse)

TYPE OF POSITION: 4-H Summer Assistant

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: mid-May –August, dates negotiable

SUMMARY OF POSTION: This position is designed to provide assistance to County Extension staff during the

busy summer months. The 4-H Summer Assistant will increase his/her knowledge of youth development programs,

community partnerships, volunteer development, the UW-Extension Service and the 4-H Youth Development

Educator responsibilities. This summer position provides valuable pre-professional experience for educational and

community based careers. The 4-H Summer Assistant is supervised by the Vernon County 4-H Youth Development

Educator.

UW - Cooperative Extension Service

RESPONSIBILITIES: The 4-H Summer Assistant work involves, but is not limited to, assisting in the design,

implementation and promotion of youth development programs that benefit the Vernon County 4-H youth, such as

summer camps, tractor safety, camp counselor training, and fundraising activities. This is an entry-level position

requiring significant contact with the public and ability to multi-task. This summer position provides flexibility in

scheduling; however, some overnight and weekend work may be required.

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8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

LIBERTY POLE BOOSTERS

MISSISSIPPI STEAMERS

ROUTE 56/MAPLEDALE

MOTIVATORS

KICKAPOO RUSTLERS

NERISON

RETREAT RAMBLERS

DAVIS DGRS/BEL BLDRS.

HILLSBORO HOTSHOTS

TEWALT TOILERS

11:30 a.m.—12:30

12:30—1:30 p.m.

1:30—2:30 p.m.

ENTERPRISE EAGLES

SPRINGVILLE SUPERSTARS

EAST RIDGE BEAVERS

LUCKY CLOVERS

RAINBOW REACHERS

SEAS BRANCH SMITHIES

Adult volunteers are essential to the success of Arts Fest! Twelve volunteers are needed in

one hour shifts throughout the day. Each club must provide adult volunteers to assist in

various areas. Please refer to the schedule below and contact the Extension office at 637-

5276 before Friday, February 24th with names of volunteers who are willing to help make

sure this exciting and fun event takes place as efficiently as possible so that it is enjoyed by

all who attend and participate!

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. Entry forms available at the

Extension office and our website vernon.uwex.edu

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Summer camp is coming July 29 -31, 2012

Check your calendar and be sure you can commit to the following required trainings:

June 7th – 8th (location TBA)

Meeting with chaperones: Tuesday, July 24th 7 p.m. (Location TBA)

Name_______________________________________________________ County _________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City, Zip _______________________________email you check regularly:_______________________

Phone ___________________________ Current Grade _____________ Birthdate _______________

Parents(s) or Guardian (s) ______________________________________________________________

T-shirt size: (circle your choice) youth: small medium large adult: small medium large

Suggested Theme for camp _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

1. List camps attended as a CAMPER, not as a counselor:

Year Name of Camp Kind of Camp Length

_____ _________________________ __________________ _____________

_____ _________________________ __________________ _____________

_____ _________________________ __________________ _____________

2. What level of swimming instruction have you received?

Advanced _____ Intermediate ______ Beginning _____ Other __________________________

Organization examined by: Red Cross _____Other __________________________________

3. What level of first aid instruction have you had?

Advanced _____ Intermediate ______ Beginning _____ Other __________________________

4. I prefer to work with this age group: ___ grades 3 – 4 ___grades 5-6 ___grades 7-8

CRAWFORD, RICHLAND AND VERNON COUNTY

4-H CAMP COUNSELOR APPLICATION Open to Youth in Grades 9 - 12

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5. Describe what parents of 4-H campers expect of 4-H camp staff when they send their child to

4-H camp. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

6. If you have been a camp counselor please note the following:

Year Name of Camp Duties you were responsible for

_____ _________________________ ___________________________________

_____ _________________________ _________________ ___________

_____ _________________________ _________________ ___________

7. The 4-H camp staff works as a team at camp. Describe the skills you will bring to the team.

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

8. Describe leadership experiences you have had, especially those involving younger youth.

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Which of the following are you comfortable leading at camp? (circle all that apply.)

Arts and Crafts Games and Recreation Campfire programs

Music/Singing Water activities/swimming Nature Activities

Flag ceremonies Relay games Science Activities

Other (describe)________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM AN ADULT

IF YOU ARE NOT A RETURNING COUNSELOR

(Should describe ability to work as a team, with younger youth, etc.)

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO: Vernon County Extension Office

318 Fairlane Drive Suite 392

Viroqua, WI 54665

RETURN BY: March 1, 2012

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.

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2012 WISCONSIN 4-H ROBOTICS RALLY

MARCH 10TH – 10 AM-2 PM

BLUFF VIEW SCHOOL

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

REGISTRATION FORM

The Wisconsin 4-H Robotics Rally is an instructional and challenge-based event designed to increase

knowledge of robotics programs. The South-West Wisconsin 4-H Robotics Rally is open to all youth in 4th– 9th

grades. Registration is first-come, first served and is limited to 16 youth in each session. Registration deadline is

February 24th, 2012. The event is open to 4-H members and non-4-H members.

Registration: Please send one registration form for each participant plus $5.00 per person to:

Crawford County – UW Extension

225 N. Beaumont, Suite 240

Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-1995

Phone: 608-326-0223

Registration form can be sent electronically, but a spot will not be reserved until the check is accepted by

the UW-Extension office.

No refunds are available.

SELECT A PARTICIPATION OPTION (Check Only One)

PARTICIPANT NAME ______________________________________

PARTICIPANT GRADE ______

Option A: Introductory session with challenges

Option B: Advanced session with challenges (for those with previous Mindstorms NXT

programming experience)

Option C: Parent or guardian attending; will be eating lunch

Dietary restrictions or food allergies:

Special accommodations:

An EEO/AA employer, UW- Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and Ameri-

can with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

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2012 Wisconsin 4-H Robotics Challenge South-West Division

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SDLT Planning Committee Background information: For the past five years, the Southern District Leadership Team (SDLT) planning committee organized and held the Southern District 4-H Fall Youth Leadership Conferences in Wisconsin Dells. These conferences are a huge success! The committee’s “job” is to plan almost all aspects of the older youth leadership conference; conference theme, T-shirt design, registration brochure, promoting the conference, planning the opening and closing sessions and facilitating the workings of the conference. The ultimate goal of the committee is to create energy and excitement in older youth from across the state attending the Fall Older Youth Leadership Conference. If you are chosen to be part of the planning committee, there is a $40 fee. In 2012, the conference is again open to youth across the state with members of the southern district planning the conference. SDLT planning committee meeting dates below, must be able to attend if selected:

Face to Face meeting, Dane County Extension Office, Sunday, April 29th, 1-3 PM Fall Planning meeting, TBA

Fall Older Youth Leadership Conference, Saturday, December 1 (tentative)

*Planning committee members stay overnight on Friday of Conference weekend for preparations*

Name______________________________________________________ County ________________________

Address _________________________________________________ Attended conference in 2011? ________

City, State, Zip _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________ Current Grade ______________Cell Phone ______________________

Parents(s) or Guardian (s) _____________________________________________________________________

Email address: ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Why do you want to be part of the SDLT conference planning committee?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe experiences you have had that you feel will help you be a top notch committee member:

______________________________________________________________________________________

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APPS DUE TO: Walworth Co. UW-Extension, 100 W. Walworth Street, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Registration deadline – March 29, 2012

4-H Southern District Leadership Team (SDLT) Fall Conference Planning Committee Application

Open to Youth Currently in Grades 8-11

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4-H ArtBeat! South

Camper and Adult Application

March 23-24, 2012

Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells

Would you like to have fun -

• Acting • Making music

• Dancing • Juggling

• Creating artwork • Writing, speaking & listening?

Try 4-H Artbeat!! It's fun! It's creative! It's cool! Can you hear the Beat? The 4-H ArtBeat that is!

Created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders, 4-H ArtBeat! South is the exciting introductory

program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication! Scheduled for Friday and Saturday,

March 23 and 24, 2012, at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods, the weekend will feature a look at a variety of

arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more! Also on the program will

be a special “surprise” performance from some of 4-H’s most lively and creative entertainers! ArtBeat! is celebrating

its 7th year! 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. Session leaders will be 4-H older youth, adult

leaders and 4-H staff members with a wealth of experience to share. Both youth and adult participants will rotate

through a variety of sessions which are hands-on and active and held at various sights throughout camp, including

outdoors. Both youth and adult participants stay in the cabins on cabin hill. Camp begins Friday evening at 7 pm and

ends Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. The $40.00 dollar fee will include all materials and supplies, (including a really cool

ArtBeat! backpack!) special snacks, overnight lodging and 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 state-wide 4-H opportunity available to some of our youngest (and often most

enthusiastic!) 4-H members!

Fill out the application and return it to the 4-H Youth Development Staff member in your county for his/her signature

before Wednesday, February 8th. Applications are available on your UW-Extension web site Vernon.uwex.edu.

Applications and payment must be received in Madison by February 10, 2012. Participant Fee: $40.00 Make check

payable to UW-Extension. DO NOT SEND CASH. (Both youth and adults must pay the registration fee.) Vernon Co.

Leader/Parent Federation may refund 1/2 of the cost with confirmation of attendance).

Do you have a passion for drama, visual art, music, photography or communications? Do you enjoy teaching

younger youth? Come be part of the staff! We’re looking for 9th through 12th graders (in the fall of 2012) to be

part of the Arts Camp State Staff.

The purpose of Arts Camp:

* To foster expression and participation in the arts with middle school age youth.

* To allow youth leaders in the arts teaching opportunities to a specific audience.

* To increase awareness of the arts and participation in the arts at the club level.

We are looking for youth to teach and participate in the following areas:

* TEACHING COUNSELORS:

Saturday & Sunday - teach with team members an introduction to a specific arts area in an hour-long session.

This session will be taught six times to approximately 15 youth each time.

* ACTIVITIES COUNSELORS:

Saturday and Sunday - plan and organize free-time activities, along with a large-group activity for Saturday

evening; lead a group of 15 campers to the different arts sessions.

Youth staff are required to plan with other arts camp staff members by mail, by phone, and to participate in on-site

sessions, August 18-19 and Friday night, October 5 at Camp Upham Woods. Camp dates: Saturday, October 6 -

Sunday, October 7.There is a $45.00 fee payable upon selection. Check with your county 4-H Agent for possible

assistance with this fee. Additional assistance is available upon request. Your costs are minimal thanks to a grant from

the 4-H Foundation. The application form for 4-H Arts Camp can be obtained from your Extension Office.

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS 410 S. Third Street • River Falls, WI 54022-5001 • USA

Department of Animal and Food Science • College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

• (715) 425-3704 • Fax (715) 425-3785

Youth Horse Judging Clinic for Youth or Advanced Youth Horse Judgers

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is offering an educational clinic for youth interested in competitive

horse judging. The clinic is designed to increase the understanding of the objective judging criteria used to

place halter, Western and English performance events typically encountered in most judging contests.

Furthermore, the organization and presentation of oral reasons will be stressed. Individual reasons

instruction with youth will be conducted in several sessions over the two days. The two day program will

be focused toward youth judgers, but would serve as a valuable aid to 4-H, FFA and agriculture education

coaches wishing to improve their horse judging program.

The second day offering is open to advanced youth judgers, instructors and coaches with previous judging

experience. Day two instruction will be on hunt seat equitation, hunter hack and reasons development.

Clinicians will include: Dr. Kris Hiney, the coach of the UWRF horse judging team, industry professionals

and members of the UW-RF Judging Team. Dr. Hiney has coached judging teams for 13 years with two

AQHA World Championship teams, National and Reserve National International Arabian Horse

Association Champion teams, and multiple top 5 National Reining Horse Association teams.

Registration information:

Dates: Youth - Saturday, March 3 - Sunday, March 4, 2012

Date: Youth/Advanced – Day two only – Sunday, March 4, 2012

Classes will be in the Dairy Learning Center classroom at Mann Valley Farm from

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Directions will be provided with confirmation letter and materials.

Deadline for registration is Friday, February 17, 2012

Cost: $80 per Youth/Adult participant (includes judging manual, lunch, and snacks for both days)

Cost: $50 per Youth/Advanced participant (includes judging manual, lunch and snacks for only second

day)

Cost: $30 per Adult Advisor/Parent (includes lunch and snacks for both days). No manual or participation.

One registration form for each participant please.

Complete registration information and forms are available at the Extension Office.

Lodging: In River Falls: Crossings Inn 715-425-9500 or 866-936-7829

Econo Lodge 715-425-8388

For Further Information Contact

Program Coordinator: Kris Hiney

Phone (715) 425-3704; Fax (715) 425-3785

Email: doreen.m.cegielski@uwrf.edu

Website: www.uwrf.edu/ANFS/EquineEmphasis.cfm

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2012 Wisconsin 4-H Adventure Trips Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center is happy to announce they are again offering

open-enrollment adventure trip opportunities to Wisconsin 4-H members!

Devil’s Lake Rock Climbing Camp - August 5 – 8 Join us for this four‐day, three‐night exciting introduction to rock climbing.

Devil’s Lake is the Midwest’s premier rock climbing area. Participants will learn

how to belay a climber and basic climbing techniques. We will camp at Devil’s

Lake State Park in a group campsite. During the four days, participants will climb,

belay, boulder, repel, and also enjoy swimming, hiking, campfires, nature

activities, and group games. Drop off and pick up of participants is at Devil’s

Lake State Park near Baraboo.

Cost: $275; cost includes staff instruction, food, and use of all necessary climbing

and camping gear.

Ages: 13—18 at the time of the trip

Experience: No previous rock climbing experience is required.

Number of Participants: 15

Porcupine Mountain Beginning Backpacking Trip - August 19—23 Miles of trails await us in Porcupine Mountain State Park, located in

the U.P. of Michigan.

Thick forests, Lake Superior, and beautiful streams will be our scenery

for five days and four nights. Participants will learn basic backpacking

skills, backcountry cooking, teamwork, and leadership skills. We will

hike five to seven miles each day with packs weighing approximately

30 -35 pounds. Enjoy nightly campfires and excellent nature viewing

opportunities. We travel at a relaxed pace on this trip with plenty of

time to hike side trails and explore around our campsites. Drop off and

pick up of participants is at Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells.

Cost: $375; cost includes transportation to and from the Porcupine Mountains (from Upham Woods),

backcountry fees, food, and use of a backpack, lightweight sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking and eating

gear, water filter & bottles, and a backpacking tent.

Ages: 13—18 at the time of the trip

Experience: This trip is good for beginners wishing to try out backpacking and for those who desire a relaxed

paced adventure.

Number of Participants: 10

Want more information? Have lots of questions? Want to see some pictures of past trips? For a lot more

information on these trips, including information about the trip leaders, Jessica Jens and Toby Grabs, visit

the Adventure Education page of the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center website: http://www.uwex.edu/

ces/4h/uphamwoods“adventure education” under the programs menu (located on the left side of the page).

Please note: The Vernon County 4/H Leader/Parent Federation will offer funding

towards the cost of these trips. See the registration form on page 16 for further details!

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2012 Adventure Trip Registration Reserve your spot now!

In past years, these trips filled fast!

Participant Name:______________________________________________________ Age:________

Parent/Guardian Name:__________________________________________________________

Address, City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________

Phone Number:____________________________________ County: ________________________________

Please check which trip you are applying for:

____ Rock Climbing Camp, August 5 – 8, 2012

____ Porcupine Mountain Backpacking Trip, August 19‐23, 2012

REGISTRATION DUE June 15, 2012; registered participants will receive an additional packet

of pre‐trip information.

Please send this form and a $50 non-refundable deposit to:

(make checks payable to Upham Woods)

Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center

4-H Adventure Trips

N194 County Road N

Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Please note: The Vernon County 4/H Leader/Parent Federation will generously help with financial

support of these great opportunities for our Vernon County 4-H members, by offering funding of $100 towards

the cost of each event. Reimbursement for that amount will occur once written proof of attendance is provided to

the Vernon County UW-Extension Office, 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392, Viroqua, WI 54665.

Questions regarding 2012 Adventure Trip?

Contact Jessica Jens, Director, at:(608) 254‐6461, ext. 202jessica.jens@ces.uwex.edu

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DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Wednesday Feb 1 4-H Leader Retreat—Registration

Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Saturday Feb 4 4-H Leader Retreat 10am-2pm UW-Extension Office

Monday Feb 6 Photo Click—Registration Deadline 4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Friday Feb 10 Arts Fest Registration—Deadline 4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Sunday Feb 12 Photo Click—Winter Fun Day 1:00-5:00 pm Living Waters Bible

Camp—Westby

Friday Feb 17 Project Activity Super Saturday

—Registration Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Friday Feb 17 Youth Horse Judging Clinic for

Youth or Advanced Youth Horse

Judgers– Registration Deadline

UW-River Falls,

River Falls, WI

Friday Feb 24 4-H Robotics Rally—Registration

Deadline

4:30 p.m. Crawford County UW

-Extension Office

Saturday Feb 25 Project Activity Super Saturday! 9am-12pm UW-Extension Office

Thursday March 1 Vernon County 4-H Scholarship—

Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Saturday March 3 Arts Fest! 8:30 am Westby High School

Cafeteria

Here’s What’s Cookin’

February Recipe Vernon County Lucky Clovers 4-H Club Cook book

From the Kitchen of Rachel Nigh-Lucky Clovers 4-H Club Member

Meat Loaf with Stove Top Dressing

Ingredients Instructions

1 1/2 lbs hamburger Mix hamburger, oatmeal and esgs. Pat into

1/2 cup oatmeal bottom of 9x13 pan. Top with box of stove top

2 eggs dressing (prepared as directions say). Mix the

1 box stove top chicken flavored dressing mix cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup

1 can cream of chicken soup and the mil together. Pour over dressing mixture.

1/2 cup milk Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

1 can cream of celery soup

Please note:

The Leader/Parent Federation has changed their meeting date to the second Wednesday of the

month. The time and location will remain the same, (7:00 p.m., UW-Extension Office) except for the

February 8th, 2012 meeting which will take place at the Leader/Parent Federation President , Jim

Hawthorne's residence, Westby.

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