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THE VOICE OF 4­H Vernon County 4­H Family Newsletter

Vol. 2010 Issue 258 October

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Colleen’s Letter/Club News 1­2 Leaders Notes / Animal News 3­4 Horse Show /Canoe Camp 5­6 Shooting Sports Entry Form / Other 7­8 News / Regional Forum 9­10 What’s Going On? / Masthead 11­12

VERNON COUNTY 4­H STATE AND NATIONAL AWARD TRIPS

The application process—The application process is easy. The application consist of two parts, a cover letter and resume. Complete instructions and sample applications can be found on our website, http:// vernon.uwex.edu. Upon receipt of your application the Recognition Committee will send your 4­H club leader a confidential recommendation based on your involvement, attitude and contribution to the 4­H club. All applicants will be required to interview with the Recognition Committee as a final step in the process. Don’t worry—help is available to prepare you for the interview. Colleen will be there to offer interviewing tips right before the interviews are conducted in mid­November.

New this year! South West Education & Leadership trip is for youth 10th grade and older. The destination for 2011 is South Dakota and travel dates are July 25­28th. Estimated final cost for Vernon County 4­H members is approximately $265. Also, the State 4­H office is developing a trip to Canada—Stay tuned for details!

Concerned about cost? The 4­H Leader Parent Federation generously funds a portion of award trip expenses, with the expectation that youth will sell 4­H radio ads as a fundraiser for future trips. Additional scholarships are available to families with financial need. All requests are confidential.

Please contact Colleen Pulvermacher, 4­H Youth Development Educator, (637­5276) with any questions.

Applications can be e­mailed, faxed (637­5504) or sent by surface mail. Due date is November 1, 2010.

4­H Recognition Committee UW Extension—Vernon County

318 Fairlane Drive Suite 392 Viroqua, WI 54665

608.637.5276 E­mail: colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS Leader’s Notes/Club News 1­2 November Calendar/LP Federation 3­4 Project Guide News/Animal News 5­6 2011 Award Trips/Halloween Dance/ Youth Ambassadors Fall Fun 7­8 Friend of 4­H/Special Leader/ Volunteer of the Year Form 9­10 Camp Counselor Conf/Other News 11­12 Youth Leadership Conference 13­14 October What’s Going On?/ Recipe/ Masthead 15­16

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Nerison—Allison Hawthorne July—The Nerison 4­H monthly meeting was called to order on July 26 th at 6:30 at the Hawthorne Farm. Pledges were lead by Brittany Dunnum. The Secretary’s report was read it was approved by Laura Dunnum and Seconded by Theresa Falter. Motion carried.The Treasurer’s report was read by Claire Hawthorne. It was approved by Laura Dunnum and seconded by Eva Gyeski. Motion carried. Saturday July 31 st at 10am is the pancake breakfast. The Fairest of the Fair will be chosen. Thursday August 5 th at 5pm Swine and sheep exhibitors are to come help put in the new gates for the swine barn. Bring your hammers and your wrecking bar to help take down the pens. August 17 th is the Cloverbud camp we need 7 th graders and up to help with this. We need committees for the barn decorations for beef, horse, swine, goat, and sheep. Need one vet form per species per exhibitor for the county fair. Monday September 13 th pick up fair tags at the Coon Valley Village Hall from 5pm to 6pm. Our next meeting is August 2 nd at the Westby Varsity softball field from 5:30 to 8pm with the Seas Branch Smithies. If raining we will meet at Our Saviors Church. Bring your softball/baseball gloves, dish to pass, and your lawn chairs. Have your entry forms filled out so you can turn them in. Emily Palm made a motion to adjourn the meeting the motion was seconded by Sammy Hansen. Meeting Adjourned. Laura Lauderdale attended and provided us with fun games and activities. Thank you Laura.

East Ridge Beavers—Jennifer Stiltner August—We talked about the Chaseburg Cancer Walkathon. We voted and decided to walk in the walkathon and have the club pay for the members plus one adult per member. We voted not to have a September meeting due to the fair. We had a fair project show and tell. List of upcoming 4­H events:Working at 4­H food stand at the fair on September 16 th , 2010 from 4:00­ 7:30 pm. Walkathon in Chaseburg on Oct. 2 nd , 2010. Next meeting: October 11 th , 2010 at Our Saviors Church starting at 6:30 pm.

Springville Superstars—Katherine Larson August—The August 2 nd meeting of the Springville Superstars 4­H club was called to order by President Kaity Lepke at 7:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone Christian Academy. Kody Sloane, Jason McClelland, and Jansen McClelland led the 4­H Pledge and Pledge of Allegiance. Kaity Lepke led the Ice Breaker called Touch Blue. Katherine Larson took roll call and read the Secretary’s report. Jake McClelland gave the Treasurer’s report, and Julie Larson gave a leader update. Jessica Nelson gave a report on a 4­H horse event she attended and Jason McClelland talked about the Ferris Wheel Breakfast that the club worked at and was held at the fairgrounds on July 31st. Katherine Larson talked about the State 4­H Conference she attended in June, and J.J. McClelland talked about 4­ H Dairy Judging. Juliene Sloane then talked about how the Foods & Nutrition members made pie crusts before the meeting to use in the pies they bring to the food stand at the county fair. Julie Larson then talked about working at the 4­H Food Stand during the fair. Our club’s shift is Thursday, September 16 th from 1:00­4:30. She also handed out a sign­up sheet. Nelson’s have cans and treats for this month. The next meeting will be held on October 4 th . To end the meeting we had the 4­H Dairy Summer Intern, Abbie Holig talk about the Dairy Project.

Congratulations and Thanks!

To all 4­H exhibitor’s at the 154th Vernon County Fair. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated and certainly adds to the success of our fair!

Thank you also to Joyce Sheldon, Roxie Wehner, our 4­H Clubs, Parents and Members for all of your hard work in the food stand and those wonderful pies!!!

Mystery Pie Question—Whoever made the pear pie for the food stand, please come forward. I would love to run your recipe of this unique (and very delicious) pie in our newsletter!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Award Trip, Friend Of 4­H & Special Leader Nominations

2 3 4 5 6 Camp Counselor Conference

7 Camp Counselor Conference

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4­H Horse Project Leader Conf –UWRF November 12­14

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Youth Ambassadors 5 p.m. location: TBA

152010­2011 4­H Enrollments Due!

16 17 18 19 20Youth Conference— Chula Vista, WI Dells!

21 22 23 24 25Happy Thanksgiving!

26Extension Office Closed

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Vernon County 4­H Leader/Parent Federation August 11, 2010

Present: Maddy Wiltrout, Joanne Hornby, Anne Marie Elwing, William Walleser, Joy Moser, Courtney Moser, Debbie Primmer, Betty Nigh, Colleen Pulvermacher. Meeting called to order at 7:06pm by President Betty Nigh. Motion made by Joann Hornby and seconded by Anne Marie Elwing to accept the minutes of the June 9, 2010 meeting. Motion carried. Correspondence: Thank you cards received from Emil and William Walleser, Ryan and Logan Gutenberger, and Katherine Larson for attending the State 4­H Conference. Also Dieter Henckel for the 4­H scholarship and from Madelyn Wiltrout on the high ropes adventures course. Kristy Wiltrout made a motion to accept the treasure’s report, William Walleser seconded. Motion carried to accept the treasurer’s report. Old Business: none New Business: Statement of support. Colleen has been the educator for six years and will be applying for ten­ ure with the UW system in the coming months. This is an intense, focused process requiring other projects and activities be put on hold. Colleen is seeking the support of the board to accomplish this goal. Kristy Wil­ trout made a motion to support Colleen over the next few months to help her achieve tenure. Joann Hornby seconded. The Federation unanimously agreed to support Colleen in this process.

North Central Regional Volunteer Forum­ Information shared, this will be held in Oct. in Michigan. Project Guide – The statewide project guide will be edited to coincide with the fairbook. Amy Hardy,

Deb Primmer, Betty Nigh volunteered to work on this project and will provide an update next month. Southern District Leadership Team Youth Conference – This is scheduled for November 20 th at Wis­

consin Dells. This is a great opportunity for youth to learn how to energize their clubs and youth from Vernon County also have the opportunity to assist Colleen as she teaches Putting Your Best Foot Forward at this state­ wide conference. Joanne Hornby made a motion to allow 10 attendees with ½ of the tuition covered. Kristy Wiltrout seconded, motion carried to have the Federation support.

Fall Forum­Youth and adult delegates are welcome to take advantage of this conference to provide in­ put to the 4­H program on a statewide level. This occurs in October in Stevens Point.

Quad County Older Youth Retreat ­ Colleen is working with Crawford, Richland and Grant counties to have educational but fun event for our older youth. More information to follow. 4­H summer agent report­ postponed.

Educators Presentation: Educator Update: Facebook page is up and running, communicating several events and opportunities for our youth. Several successful programs have been held this summer including the dairy tour, rocketry, high ropes, sewing. Unfortunately, the super Saturday scheduled for this Saturday will be held due to low enrollment. Dani Miller, former summer intern, has earned her Master’s degree and will be work­ ing full time as 4­H Agent in Burnett County. Summer camp is scheduled for Aug. 1­3, 2011. Colleen men­ tioned an older youth retreat being planned for January 29 th at Sugar Creek Bible Camp. This will be open to youth in 5 th grade on up. This retreat will provide leadership opportunities for older youth as they can be in­ volved in the planning and implementation of activities. Many opportunities for older youth to learn and de­ velop leadership skills are available and Colleen is delighted to see this. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm, Anne Marie Elwing made the motion and Joy Moser seconded. Next meeting on Wed. September 8, 2010 at 7 pm at the Extension Office 1 st floor Conference room.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristy Wiltrout Secretary

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Preview of our new & personalized Vernon County 4­H Project Guide! A big thank you to our committee who worked on this project. Deb Primmer, Joanne Hornby, Amy Hardy, Cindy Daniels &

Colleen Pulvermacher.

What is a project? A "project" is simply a topic that you can

explore. On the following project pages, you'll find descriptions and resources on a wide variety of major topics . . . from art to woodworking, from computers to rabbits, from clothing to small engines.

As you explore your project, 4­H thinks you'll learn more than just subject matter. You'll learn "life skills" too. These are valuable skills, such as understanding yourself, communicating and working with others, problem solving and

decision making... skills that you can use the rest of your life.

Are 4­H members expected to do their own project work?

Since 4­H is a "learn by doing" program, leaders, youth leaders and parents may tell or show a member how to do something, but members are expected to learn how to do things themselves.

Are 4­H projects done individually or as a group?

Both, since some projects like fishing or biking, may be more fun when done as a group. Others, like making a dress or creating a drawing may be done individually.

What does the weblink mean? Literature that can be found on the web (to

print or view) has a web address listed. What does it mean if the weblink is lighter

colored than the rest? The lighter colored weblink listed under some

project headings is a link to get additional information on the project.

"An EEO/Affirmation Action employer, University of Wisconsin­Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable

accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as possible by contacting the La Crosse County Office 608­785­9593 so

What is 4H4ME?

4­H4ME offers the option for on­line access to 4­H enrollment data for members, leaders, and staff.

Members and leaders access information with their own username and password. Members can contact your club leader to obtain your username and password and additional instructions on how to access 4H4ME. Leader Features: •Create reports and labels for their club •Create reports and labels for any project in their club •Upload pictures, messages, files and web links for their club •Send e­mail messages to club members and leaders with option to print labels for those without e­mail Member Features: •View club messages, photos, files and web links posted by leaders and staff •Create a personal webpage •View personal enrollment information Not sure what projects you have enrolled in? This is a quick and easy way to access this information!

Please note:

All 4-H re-enrollments are due by November 15th at 4:30 pm to the Extension Office.

To be able to participate in competitive events such as fair, June

1st is the deadline to enroll in 4-H. A $5.00 late fee applies to all

re-enrollments received between

November 15th and June 1st.

Any project additions or project changes need to be made by June 1st

as well.

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2011 4­H Project Enrollment Decisions, Decisions!

It is time to start thinking about what 4­H projects you are interested in enrolling in ! Enrollment deadline­November 15th

Animal News

Congratulations to our Vernon County 4­H Wisconsin State Competition Participant’s!

State Fair Dairy

Michele Gutenberger: Holstein Winter Calf – White Ryan Gutenberger: Holstein Summer Yearling –Red Logan Gutenberger: Holstein Spring Yearling – White Shana Hardy: Brown Swiss Spring Yearling Heifer ­ White Arlisa Landis: Holstein Winter Yearling – Blue

Spring calf – Pink Colin Landis: Holstein Summer Yearling – White Katherine Larson: Holstein Winter Heifer Calf­Red Thomas Larson: Holstein Sr. 3­Year­Old Cow­Red Kaity Lepke: Fall Yearling­White Lily Lepke: Spring Yearling­Pink Jacob Leum: Jersey Spring Calf, 2nd Blue

Winter Calf, 4th,Red Carrie Jo Leum: Jersey Winter Calf, 5th Red

Jersey, Sr. 2 yr Old Cow, 2nd Blue Jozie McClelland: Spring Calf ­ Red JJ McClelland: Winter Calf ­ Pink Josh McClelland: Fall Calf ­ Pink Logan Moser: Holstein Winter Yearling, 7th Blue

State Fair Beef

Allison Hawthorne: Reserve Division Champion, Maine Anjou Heifer. 2nd with her Angus Heifer. 4th in showmanship class.

State Fair Champion Challenge

Meagan Bjornstad— Gymkhana events were Pole Bending, Key, Barrel, Plug, Speed and Action, LT Special races and Flag. Meagan received honors in all the events she competed in.

State 4­H Dog Show

Ali Brey: Placed 3rd, with her dog Scrappy and achieved a score of 190!

State 4­H Gymkhana

Meagan Bjornstad: Received Top Ten for Barrels, Poles & Plug race and was Reserve Champion in Flag race. Meagan also qualified for next year's 2011 Champion's Challenge.

State 4­H Horse Expo

Taylor Boardman: Received five Top Ten honors with her horse Sir

Quincy Zip and four Grand Champion, two Reserve Champion and twelve top tens in educational events.

Way to go Vernon County!

2011 Wisconsin State & National 4­H Trips

Wisconsin 4­H & Youth Conference, CO­OP Y.E.S., (Youth Educational Summit) Citizenship Washington Focus National 4 H Congress, National 4 H Conference, National 4­H Dairy Conference, Space Camp (Information coming soon regarding a possible new award trip to Canada!)

Please see detailed listing of these exciting opportunities on page 7. Partial funding for all award trips is provided by the Vernon County 4­H Leader/Parent Federation. Space Camp funding is $200.00 towards the cost of camp. Other award trips may funded up to 1/2 of the cost. Additional funds are also available. Please contact Colleen Pulvermacher,

4­H Youth Development Educator, (637­5276) with any questions.

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Wisconsin 4­H & Youth Conference

Where: UW Madison Campus When: June 27­30, 2011

Approximately 600 youth attend this educational event in Madison each summer. Participants take part in educational seminars and assemblies and meet people from across Wisconsin. They are encouraged to take what they learn and share it with others in their home community. Qualifications: Be in 7 th ­10 th grade at the time of selection. (Art Team, Drama Company, Photo Team, Showcase Singers and Youth Leader Council members may be 9 th ­13 th grade); be a 4­H member or member of another Extension program; carry county approval through time of award trip. Costs: The registration cost for Wisconsin 4 H & Youth Conference is approx. $225.

Tentative Dates—2011Wisconsin State & National4­H Trips

National 4 H Conference Where: Washington D.C.

When: April 1­7, 2011 Six (6) youth are selected to attend this working conference held at the National 4 H Center. Each participant selects an issue (i.e. education, promotion, environment, violence) and works with other youth from across the country to develop plans that help direct future 4 H programming. Delegates spend the majority of time contributing to stimulating, task oriented groups. One day is spent on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators and touring.

Qualifications: • Be in 10 th ­12 th grade during the program. Maximum age 18 as of January 1, 2011;

• be selected at the county level; • carry county approval through time of award trip.

Costs: • The total cost of the National 4 H Conference trip is approximately $1,100.

• The Wisconsin 4­H Foundation sponsors a portion of the cost. National 4­H Dairy Conference

Where: UW­Madison Campus When: October 2­5, 2011

About 200 youth from 4­H dairy projects around the U.S. and Canada congregate in Madison for the National 4­H Dairy Conference held annually in conjunction with World Dairy Expo. Participants learn about production, processing, marketing and use of dairy products, and develop a broader understanding of careers available in dairy production, biotechnology, genetics, marketing and other selected areas. The conference consists of participatory workshops on the University of Wisconsin­Madison campus, speakers, tours and visiting the World Dairy Expo.

Qualifications: Must have participated in the 4­H dairy project for at leas three years; be in 10 th ­12 th grade during the program. Maximum age 18 as of January 1, 2011; have outstanding dairy accomplishment records; may not exhibit animals at World Dairy Expo or participate in National 4­H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest while at National 4­H Dairy Conference.

Costs: The total cost is approx. $275. Wisconsin 4 H Foundation supports a portion of the cost.

CO­OP Y.E.S. (Youth Educational Summit)

Where: Central Wisconsin location TBA (Was in Eau Claire, WI in 2010)

When: TBA­ Was April 19­20, 2010 Participants will learn the purpose, operation and scope of cooperative business and economy in a fun and educational environment. Partici­ pants also explore career possibilities and meet youth leaders from across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Qualifications: • 10 th ­12 th grade; • have not previously attended this conference.

Costs: Minimal. Local sponsors are typically secured by the Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives office. For more information, contact: Dave Erickson at (608) 258­4400

Space Camp Where: Huntsville, Alabama

When: TENTATIVELY April 14­18, 2011* Delegates participate in hands­on mock space missions and other ac­ tivities in this NASA program while exchanging ideas with youth from across Wisconsin.

Qualifications: • Be in 6 th ­8th grade at time of trip. Maximum age 15 at time of trip;

• carry county approval through time of trip; • delegate selection process varies by county, check with your county office.

Costs: The total cost of Space Camp is approximately $500.

Citizenship Washington Focus Where: Washington D.C.

When: June 18­26, June 25­July 3, July 9­17, and July 16­24, 2011. Approximately 200 Wisconsin 4 H Youth are selected to attend this leadership program held at the National 4­H Center. Participants learn the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips and social events.

Qualifications: 10 th ­12 th grade at time of selection. Minimum age 15 during trip; be selected at the county level; carry county approval through time of award trip.

Costs: The total cost for the trip is approx. $1,100.

National 4 H Congress Where: Atlanta, Georgia When: Nov. 25­29, 2011

Delegates participate in self development seminars, tours, and a ser­ vice project, while exchanging ideas with youth from across the coun­ try.

Qualifications: • Be in 10 th ­12th grade at time of selection. Maximum age 18 as of January 1, 2011;

• be selected at the county level; • carry county approval through time of award trip.

Costs: • The total cost of the National 4 H Congress is approximately $1,000.

• The Wisconsin 4­H Foundation sponsors a portion of the cost.

University of Wisconsin­Extension in an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution, Wiscon­ sin 4­H Youth educational programs and materials, and all other Cooperative Extension pro­ grams and materials, are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, dis­ ability, religion, or age.

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Friday Oct. 29th 6:30‐10:30 Retreat Sportsman’s Club

Admission is $1 or Free with costume

Prizes awarded by age groups for the best costumes too!

Refreshments for sale

Homemade pizza Caramel apples Baked goods and more!

Sponsored by Lucky Clovers 4‐H Club

YOUTH AMBASSADORS FALL FUN!

Interested in expanding your 4­H experience beyond the club level? Youth Ambassadors has a lot to offer!

Come and find out more!

Please join us Sunday, Oct. 10th 5 pm. ­ 7:30p.m. Jim & Kim Hawthorne's

S2024 Vang Rd, Westby 634­4424

Meat and beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass and your own pumpkin!

This is for all 4­H youth 7th grade and older. Parents welcome, too!

Call the Extension Office to register by October 5th to RSVP, 637­5276.

The three words for the day!

Future! Food! Fun!

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VERNON COUNTY 4­H NOMINATION FORM NOMINATIONS DUE: November 1 st

(Please select one, use a new nomination form for each award area)

FRIEND OF 4­H AWARD

SPECIAL LEADER AWARD

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Purpose: Annual awards given to those who truly support the 4­H program, special 4­H leaders and the volunteer of the year.

Friend of 4­H This award is designed to recognize a business, organization or individual that supports the Vernon County 4­H Program. The “friend” does not need to reside in Vernon County. The “friend” must not be a current certified 4­H leader. Nominations may be submitted by 4­H members and leaders in the Vernon County 4­H program. Supporters may receive the nomination more than once. The Vernon County Leader/Parent Federation will make the final selection.

Special Leader Award is an annual award given to 4­H volunteers who do an exceptional job of providing learning experiences for 4­H members. Nominations must be submitted by4­H club officers. Each club may nominate one leader in the 1­3 years of leadership category and one in the 4 years or more category. SPECIAL NOTE: A leader may be recognized only once in each category (1­3) and (4 and over).

Volunteer of the Year Award is an annual award given to a 4­H leader or volunteer who actively and willingly without constraint or guarantee of reward, shows constant support of the Vernon County 4­H program.

I nominate (Business, Group, or Person) _____________________________________

Candidate Address: _____________________________________________________

City ____________________ Zip ______________ Telephone____________________

Nominated by: ___________________________________________________________ (Signature of person or club who is nominating the candidate)

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City ____________________ Zip ______________ Telephone ____________________

Position in 4­H: __________________________________________________________ (ex. General Leader, Project Leader, Resource Leader, Youth Member, etc.)

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Please describe the leadership/service/expertise this person/group/business has given to Vernon County 4­ H. How has their involvement impacted 4­H? Provide plenty of detail to give your nominee the very best opportunity for recognition!

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If selected, who will be presenting this award?

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Mail competed form to: UWEX – 4­H Leader/Parent Federation

318 Fairlane Drive #318 Viroqua, WI 54665

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Camp Counselor Conference Wisconsin 4 H Camp Counselor Conference

November 6 7 , 2010 Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center,

Wisconsin Dells Do you love 4 H camp? Are you a new or experienced camp counselor? Are you thinking about applying to be a camp counselor? Are you an adult volunteer? Where ever you camp, this conference is for you! Conference Tracks Beginning/New Camp Counselor: Learn what it takes to become a camp counselor, decide if it’s the right role for you, begin learning important basic counselor skills, and build your camp counselor application. Track sessions include: Camp Counselor 101, Beginning Conflict Management, Rainy Day/Cabin Activities, and “Is being a camp counselor right for you?” Experienced Camp Counselor: If you have served at least one year as a 4­H camp counselor this is the track for you! Improve your skills and learn how to be an effective leader with campers and your fellow counselors. Track sessions include: Coaching/Mentoring Skills, Advanced Conflict Management, Leading Your Peers, and Advanced Counselor Scenarios. Volunteer Adults: Come and participate in any of the sessions and activity workshops or sign up for the CPR/1 st Aid certification workshop (Saturday, 10:45 am – 5:00 pm, with lunch break) and/or the Low Ropes Course Facilitator Training (6 – 8 pm Saturday & 9­ 12 noon Sunday). Adults will be expected to provide some youth supervision during the conference. For Everyone…Activity Workshops: Have some camp fun through participation in your favorite camp ac­ tivities! You’ll also learn the best methods for teaching these activities to campers and come away with lots of new ideas. Activity choices include: canoeing, teachable moments on nature hikes, group initiatives and large group games, and camp crafts. Schedule Saturday, November 6 th 9:30 – 10:00 am Registration 10:00 – 10:45 am Opening Program 10:45 – 11:45 am Track Session #1 12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm Track Session #2 2:00 – 3:30 pm Activity Workshop #1 3:45 – 4:45 pm Track Session #3 5:00 – 6:00 pm Dinner 6:00 – 8:00 pm All Camp Fun (Circle Dances, Large Group Activities, etc) 8:00 – 8:30 pm Snack 8:30 – 10:00 pm Campfire (songs, skits, storytelling, games) 10:30 pm Lights Out

Cost: Youth: $40; Adults: $30; CPR/1 stAid Certification (adults only): additional, discounted fee of $40 Registration form is available on the Upham Woods website: http://4h.uwex.edu/uphamwoods, at the Vernon County Extension Office, or their website Vernon.uwex.edu. Questions? Please contact Upham Woods (608­254­ 6461;uphamcoordinator@frontier.com) or the Extension Office at 637­5276. Please return the registration form, with full payment to Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, N194 Cty Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 by October 20, 2010.

Thank you to the Wisconsin 4­H Foundation for their support of this conference!

Sunday, November 7 th 8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast 9:00 – 10:00 am Track Session #4 10:00 – 11:30 am Activity Workshop #2 12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 – 1:30 pm Closing Program

Please Note: Vernon County youth and adults who participate in this camp training and subsequently volunteer for our 2011 camp, will be reimbursed the cost of this program.

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UW Madison Animal Sciences host Open House

The University of Wisconsin­Madison Department of Animal Sciences invites high school students and transfer students interested in exploring an education in Animal Sciences to an Open House on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a 9:30 a.m. registration. Deadline to register is November 23. Prospective students and their parents will gain a firsthand look of the department as they tour campus and facilities and learn of the exciting opportunities available to the major. Faculty and current students will be available for questions. To RSVP and for more information, download a registration form from the UW Animal Sciences Extension Youth Livestock page http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/youthlivestock/openhouse.cfm. You can also contact Bernie O’Rourke at 608­263­4304 or borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu. Seating is limited!!

Ag Truths not Tails Conference

Mark your calendar for this engaging youth conference on January 28­29, 2011 at Upham Woods. Friday night stay is optional. This is for youth ages 13 to one year post high school in the project areas of Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine and Goats. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice skills to become the next generation of communicators for Wisconsin’s Livestock & Dairy Industry. Bring a team of youth and parents to these interactive, networking sessions that will focus on Animal Welfare from leaders in the Livestock & Dairy Industry. Speakers from UW Extension, Validus, World Dairy Expo, National Pork Board and others will lead your experience. This is a great opportunity for county educational credits. For more information visit the conference website at http://fyi.uwex.edu/agtruthsnottails/, contact Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist with questions 608­263­4304, borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu.

4­H Art Beat!

It’s time to break out to the new beat! The 4­H ArtBeat that is! And once again……. there’s TWO! ArtBeat! North and ArtBeat! South.

Created for 4­H members in grades 3­5 and their parents and leaders, 4­H ArtBeat! is the introductory program for Wisconsin 4­H Arts and Communication! 4­H ArtBeat! North is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, 2011, at the Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek in Eau Claire County. ArtBeat! South will be held March 25 and 26, 2011, at our State 4­H Camp, Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells. The weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more! Also the weekend will feature some surprise performances created just for this year’s ArtBeat! 4­H ArtBeat! will be celebrating its 6 th year! 4­H members will explore their own creativity while discovering the great variety of 4­H Arts & Communica­ tion experiences available to them now and in the near future. Session leaders will be 4­H older youth, adult leaders and 4­H staff members with a wealth of experience to share. Youth and adult participants will rotate through a variety of sessions which are hands­on and active and held at various sights throughout camp, in­ cluding outdoors. Both youth and adult participants stay in the warm and cozy heated cabins! 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 very cool ArtBeat! backpack!) spe­ cial 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 4­H bonding time? Come join the excitement of this opportunity available to some of our youngest (and often most enthusiastic!) 4­H members! Register early! These camps fill up fast! Registration Deadlines:

ArtBeat! North February 11, 2011 ArtBeat! South March 4, 2011 Go here for more: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/4­HArtBeat.cfm

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Adult Roundtable – Share ideas with other 4­H parents and leaders about your club and county program. (Session 1) Blast Off with 4­H S.E.T. – Science, engineering, and technology are all around us. Discover how youth leaders can use science and engineering in a fun, hands­on way in any 4­H project! You will practice some simple science activities and write­up an activity of your own. Presenter: Amy Mitchell (Session 3) Bouncing Off the Walls – Learn various ball activities to use as ice­breakers or team­building activities in your club and beyond. Presenter: Laura Schoenike (Session 2 and 3) Camp Counselor 101 – Get an in­depth view of what it’s like to be a camp counselor and how to contribute to your county camp program to make the experience even more successful. Presenter: Laura Schoenike (Session 1) Communication is the Key – The success of your 4­H Club depends on effective communication. Communication activities will be shared so you can enhance your club. Presenter Patti Roden (Session 2 and 3) Community Service and OMK – Learn about the Operation: Military Kids Program and ways you can enlist your club and county in making a difference. Get actively involved with letter writing and a service project. Presenters: Pam Hobson and Kari Schoenike (Session 2) Do We Need You? – You can make a difference…with Cloverbuds and Exploring members. Learn new and different ways you can be an effective youth leader with younger members in your club. Presenter Julieann Stawicki (Sessions 1 and 2) 5­H’s – Head, Heart, Hands, Health, and Honeybees ­What does 4­H have to do with honeybees? Learn more about the 5thH from American Honey Princess, Amy Roden. (Sessions 2 and 3) Get Hooked on Games for Learning and Fun­PART 2 – Learn the skills it takes to get your 4­H club or group hooked on games and activities for learning and fun. Participants will learn how to be successful recreation leaders, with discussions on when games are appropriate; why playing games together is important as well as learn a variety of activities…including ice breakers, team building, and group games. Each participant will receive a pocket sized guide of 4­H recreation games and ideas. Presenter: Ann Nelson (This is different from in 2009) (Sessions 2 and 3) Get on Your Feet – Interested in song and dance? Here’s an opportunity to learn a song, a dance routine, and perform at the end of the conference. Also learn how to form a song and dance troupe that can perform at various events throughout your county. Further your knowledge of the 4­H Arts Program and what you can do as a member of WI Showcase Singers or Arts and Drama Teams. Presenter: Roxanne Reisem **This is a double session for sessions 1 and 2. Participants must attend both parts. Hallo, Hola, Jambo – Learn about youth opportunities to travel abroad and international hosting. This session will feature international and intercultural activities. Presenter: Kay Hobler (Session 2) Putting Your Best Foot Forward – You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Come to this workshop to learn how to make a positive first impression as you apply for 4­H opportunities, scholarships and eventually a real job! We will take an up­close and personal look at grooming, wardrobe choice, speaking, hand­shaking and introducing yourself with confidence. This interactive session will have you take a new look at the importance of putting your best foot forward! Presenter: Colleen Pulvermacher (Session 1) Saddle up to Make 4­H Meetings Fun­ Would you be interested in making your 4­H Club meetings more productive and meaningful? The resources are here!! We will share ideas that you can use at your club meetings. Presenters: Wisconsin 4­H Youth Leader Council Members (Sessions 1 and 3) Soaring to the Future­ One out of every ten careers involves agriculture. Learn about the many agriculture careers you might be interested in. Presenter Amy Mitchell (Session 1) Stick to it!! – Learn team­building activities and puzzles all using the tool that fixes everything: Duct Tape!! Presenter: Kari Schoenike (Sessions 1 and 3) Who me? – Who me…an effective youth leader? Learn skills in being a youth leader for your club and county program. Presenter: Julieann Stawicki (Session 3)

*Your whole family can enjoy an overnight experience at Chula Vista: A block of rooms, listed under “Southern District 4­H Program” are available for November 19 or 20. Rooms can be reserved until October 19.

Contact Chula Vista for additional information and reservations at 1­800­388­4782.

Conference Schedule • 9:00 a.m. ­ Registration • 9:30 a.m. ­ Opening Program • 10:20 a.m. ­ Break­out session # 1 • 11:25 a.m. ­ Break­out session # 2 • 12:15 p.m. ­ Lunch • 1:05 p.m. ­ Break­out session # 3 • 1:55 p.m. ­ Closing Program • 2:45 p.m. Water Park fun

Funding for this conference was provided by the WISCONSIN 4­H FOUNDATION

Please note: The Vernon County Leader/Parent Federation will

cover half of this event. Please submit your payment of $23.50 to: Vernon County Leader/Parent Federation

318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392 Viroqua WI 54665

6th Annual Fall 4­H Youth Leadership Conference Session Descriptions

2010 SDLT Fall 4­H Youth Leadership Conference Planning Committee

Sarah Rowe, Kari Schoenike, Brooke Smith, Nathen Spink, Lauren Metcalf, Rachel Schambow, Abigail Martin

Advisors: Amy Mitchell, Crawford County 4­H Youth Development Agent Sally Schoenike, Dodge County 4­H Youth Development Agent Sue Fredrich, Rock County 4­H Program Advisor Colleen Pulvermacher, Vernon County 4­H Youth Development Agent

For more information, contact: Sue Fredrich, 608­757­5690 or sue.fredrich@ces.uwex.edu or one of the advisors listed above **No refunds will be given, members can send a replacement

An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, UW Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommo­ dations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity. This document can be provided in an alternative format by calling (608) 757­5696 (voice), (711 for Wisconsin Relay).

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DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Saturday— Sunday

Oct. 2­3 4­H Arts Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells

Sunday Oct. 3 Crawford County 4­H Shoot 11:00 a.m. Gays Mills Fairgrounds

Sunday— Saturday

Oct. 3­9 NATIONAL 4­H WEEK!

Tuesday Oct 5 YOUTH AMBASSADORS FALL FUN! RSVP—Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW­Extension Office

Wednesday Oct. 6 Carcass Evaluation Dinner 7:30 p.m. Viroqua High School

Friday Oct. 8 2011 4­H Re­Enrollment Forms Ready 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

UW­Extension Office

Thursday— Sunday

Oct. 7th— 10th

2010 North Central Region 4­H Volunteer Forum

Michigan State Univ. East Lansing, Michigan

Sunday Oct 10th YOUTH AMBASSADORS FALL FUN! 5:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Jim & Kim Hawthorne's— S2024 Vang Rd, Westby

Saturday Oct 16 ACL/YLC Fall Forum Holiday Inn— Stevens Point

Wednesday Oct. 13 Leader/Parent Federation Meeting 7:00 p.m. UW­Extension Office

Wednesday Oct. 20 Fall 4­H Youth Leadership Conference—Registration Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW­Extension Office

Friday Oct 22 Wisconsin 4­H Horse Leader Conference—Registration Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW­Extension Office

Friday Oct 29 Halloween Costume Party & Dance 6:30 p.m.— 10:30 p.m.

Retreat Sportsman’s Club

Monday Nov 1 Trip Award & Leadership Application Deadline

UW­Extension Office

WHAT’S GOING ON? ­ Dates and Deadlines

Here’s What’s Cooking October Recipe Pumpkin White Chip Macadamia Bars

From Cindy’s Kitchen

2 cups all­purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup Pumpkin 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (12­oz. pkg.) White Morsels, divided 2/3 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 15 x 10­injelly­roll pan .COMBINE flour, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda in a small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until blended; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 1 1/2 cup morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared jelly­roll pan. BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Microwave remaining morsels on MEDIUM­HIGH (70%) power for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 10­ to 15­second intervals, or until smooth. Drizzle over baked mixture & cut into bars. Makes about 4 dozen bars.

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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

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limita­ tions 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 activ­ ity so that proper arrangements can be made.

UW­Extension Office Vernon County 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392 Viroqua WI 54665 Tel (608) 637­5276 Fax (608) 637­5504 Web Page: http://Vernon.uwex.edu

VERNON COUNTY UW­EXTENSION STAFF

Colleen B Pulvermacher Karen Ehle­Traastad 4­H Youth Development Educator Family Living Agent, Department Head colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu karen.ehle­traastad @uwex.edu

Timothy K Rehbein Sonya Lenzendorf Agriculture Agent WNEP Coordinator, timothy.rehbein@ces.uwex.edu sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu

Cindy Daniels, 4­H Secretary Brenda Adams, Ag & Family Living Secretary cynthia.daniels@ces.uwex.edu brenda.adams@ces.uwex.edu

4­H Focuses on…..

NON PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE

PAID VIROQUA WI

PERMIT NO. 70

•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

“THE VOICE OF 4­H” Vernon County 4­H Family Newsletter

Published monthly for 4­H families & friends Vernon County