MUSINGS FROM MEG: What an amazing Super Saturday! It is one of my favorite events that we host here in Sauk County. I love seeing, hearing and feeling the excitement from our members and leaders. A quote was shared with me from Will Metzger “I’m sad that I have to wait A WHOLE ‘NOTHER YEAR for Super Saturday.” Wonderful presenters, fabulous volunteers, an amazing facility – all together equals a wonderfabulazing event! The Extension Office has been buzzing with many different projects. Now that we are fully staffed with Educators in Community Development, Agriculture, and Human Development, there are lots of different activities, events, and projects happening. A couple examples of other events happening currently are an Ag Survey taking place, a Lifespan conference, and SCIL. Look forward to seeing even more exciting things from Extension in 2020. Your patience and understanding with timelines is greatly appreciated. In order to help streamline requests from the 4-H program, members, leaders and families: please contact Meg at [email protected]or 608-355-3255 or 608-963-1889 with your 4-H related questions and requests. Whether that be copies that need to be made, curriculum to be pulled, room reservations for upcoming meetings, questions about 4-HOnline etc., please contact Meg first. Thank you to Circus City 4-H Club for asking me to attend and present at their January meeting. I presented on record books and developing goals. Everyone worked on creating SMART goals for at least one project. One 6 year 4-H member said – “I wish I would have had this (presentation) before. This made project records make so much more sense.” Club Leaders and Project Leaders, if your club or project group would like me to attend an upcoming meeting to answer questions, talk about project records, train your officers, or cover another topic, please let me know. Please email me at: [email protected] to schedule a visit from me. TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page 4-H Scholarships 4 4-H Record Books 5 Animal Project Updates 8-10 Calendar 10 Camp 6 Community Service 7 Essential Elements 7 Farm Safety Certification 2 Goal Setting 4 Member in Good Standing 5 Performance Arts Fest 11-13 Robotics Project 3 Sauk County 4-H Policies 5 Sauk County Fair Club Booth 4 Fairest 4 Successful 4-H Year Tips 7 Shooting Sports Dates 3 Summer Assistant 4 Volunteers Club and Project mtg 4 Leader requirements 3 Looking for leaders 6 Training Options 3 Volunteer in Prep 3 CONGRATULATION CLOVERS TO: Cyana Stanek ! Cyana loves the 4-H program so much, that she talks about it at school all the time. She has talked about it so much, parents of TWO of her classmates have contacted a club in Reedsburg and are interested in joining. Cyana, we think a career in recruiting or marketing might be in your future. For your good marketing and recruiting work, please stop in the office to pick up a prize from the 4-H prize box. Maybe you can use what you pick to recruit more members. Sauk County 4-H Newsletter FIND THE HIDDEN IMAGE Kendal Kluge was the first to find and email me about the symbol in the last Clover Comments. The symbol changes with each Clover Comments. The first 4-H member to find the image and email Meg with its’ location at [email protected] will win a 4-H prize from a box of choices in the Extension office. This month’s image is: February-March 2020 NEW Web address: https://sauk.extension.wisc.edu/ SENIOR LEADERS MEETING Senior Leaders are elected representatives who shape the direction of the Sauk County 4-H program. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month (unless it conflicts with an event). Next meetings will be February 25, March 24, and April 28. All meetings are held in the Extension Conference room on the 3 rd Floor of the West Square Building in Baraboo. Meetings begin at 6:30PM. 4-H members, Leaders and families are welcome to attend. JUNIOR LEADER COUNCIL (JLC) MEETINGS The Junior Leader Council is open to ALL 4-H members who are in 7 th grade and up. This group is all about developing leadership skills, helping with the planning and providing of countywide events, and having FUN! If you would like to get JLC emails, please contact Meg at [email protected]. Meetings are the FOURTH Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in B24 of the West Square Building. The next meetings are February 27, March 26 (Extension Conference Room) and April 23. Come and join the Junior Leader Council!
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MUSINGS FROM MEG: What an amazing Super Saturday! It is one of my favorite events that we host here in Sauk County. I love seeing, hearing and feeling the excitement from our members and leaders. A quote was shared with me from Will Metzger “I’m sad that I have to wait A WHOLE ‘NOTHER YEAR for Super Saturday.” Wonderful presenters, fabulous volunteers, an amazing
facility – all together equals a wonderfabulazing event! The Extension Office has been buzzing with many different projects. Now that we are fully staffed with Educators in Community Development, Agriculture, and Human Development, there are lots of different activities, events, and projects happening. A couple examples of other events happening currently are an Ag Survey taking place, a Lifespan conference, and SCIL. Look forward to seeing even more exciting things from Extension in 2020. Your patience and understanding with timelines is greatly appreciated. In order to help streamline requests from the 4-H program, members, leaders and families: please contact Meg at [email protected] or 608-355-3255 or 608-963-1889 with your 4-H related questions and requests. Whether that be copies that need to be made, curriculum to be pulled, room reservations for upcoming meetings, questions about 4-HOnline etc., please contact Meg first. Thank you to Circus City 4-H Club for asking me to attend and present at their January meeting. I presented on record books and developing goals. Everyone worked on creating SMART goals for at least one project. One 6 year 4-H member said – “I wish I would have had this (presentation) before. This made project records make so much more sense.” Club Leaders and Project Leaders, if your club or project group would like me to attend an upcoming meeting to answer questions, talk about project records, train your officers, or cover another topic, please let me know. Please email me at: [email protected] to schedule a visit from me.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page 4-H Scholarships 4 4-H Record Books 5 Animal Project Updates 8-10 Calendar 10 Camp 6 Community Service 7 Essential Elements 7 Farm Safety Certification 2 Goal Setting 4 Member in Good Standing 5 Performance Arts Fest 11-13 Robotics Project 3 Sauk County 4-H Policies 5 Sauk County Fair Club Booth 4 Fairest 4 Successful 4-H Year Tips 7 Shooting Sports Dates 3 Summer Assistant 4 Volunteers Club and Project mtg 4 Leader requirements 3 Looking for leaders 6 Training Options 3 Volunteer in Prep 3
CONGRATULATION CLOVERS TO: Cyana Stanek ! Cyana loves the 4-H program so much, that she talks about it at
school all the time. She has talked about it so much, parents of TWO of her classmates have contacted a club in Reedsburg and are interested in joining. Cyana,
we think a career in recruiting or marketing might be in your future. For your good marketing and recruiting work, please stop in the office to pick up a prize from the 4-H prize box. Maybe you can use what you pick to recruit more members.
Sauk County 4-H Newsletter
FIND THE HIDDEN IMAGE Kendal Kluge was the first to find and email me about the symbol in the last Clover Comments. The symbol changes with each Clover Comments. The first 4-H member to find the image and email Meg with its’ location at [email protected] will win a 4-H
prize from a box of choices in the Extension office. This month’s image is:
February-March 2020
NEW Web address: https://sauk.extension.wisc.edu/
SENIOR LEADERS MEETING Senior Leaders are elected representatives who shape the direction of the Sauk County 4-H program. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month (unless it conflicts with an event). Next meetings will be February 25, March 24, and April 28. All meetings are held in the Extension Conference room on the 3rd Floor of the West Square Building in Baraboo. Meetings begin at 6:30PM. 4-H members, Leaders and families are welcome to attend.
JUNIOR LEADER COUNCIL (JLC) MEETINGS The Junior Leader Council is open to ALL 4-H members who are in 7th grade and up. This group is all about developing leadership skills, helping with the planning and providing of countywide events, and having FUN! If you would like to get JLC emails, please contact Meg at [email protected]. Meetings are the FOURTH Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in B24 of the West Square Building. The next meetings are February 27, March 26 (Extension Conference Room) and April 23. Come and join the Junior Leader Council!
December 1-Adam Laney, Reedsburg, $20 December 2-Todd Breunig, North Freedom, $20 December 3-Mary Klingenmeyer, Baraboo, $20 December 4-Fred Montgomery, Reedsburg, $20 December 5-Sarah Zajicek, North Freedom, $20 December 6-Julie Moliter, Reedsburg, $20 December 7-Deb Nieuwenhuis, Baraboo, $50.00 December 8-Kim Adler, Prairie du Sac, $20 December 9-Gerry Gast, Pardeeville, $20 December 10-Cathy & Herb Yanke, Prairie du Sac, $20 December 11-Jack Meegan, Baraboo, $20 December 12-Lana & Jim Johnson, Reedsburg, $20 December 13-Nora Pedrosa, Baraboo, $20 December 14-Steve Laridean, New Lisbon, $20 December 15-Morgan & Deanna Klemm, RS, $20 December 16-Terrick Scherbert, Lyndon Station, $20 December 17-Dave Gher, Hillpoint, $20 December 18-Barb Schachern, Baraboo, $20 December 19-Liz Bourdeau, Endeavor, $20 December 20-Sheila Cook, North Freedom, $20 December 21-Charles Schulte, Loganville, $50.00 December 22-Carol Cahak, Antigo, $20 December 23-Leslie Parr, Mt. Horeb, $20 December 24-Joe Stanek, Reedsburg, $20 December 25-Curt & Raquel Larsen, Reedsburg, 100.00 December 26-Ryan Petersen, Wautoma, $20 December 27-Amy Meyer, Reedsburg, $20 December 28-Kari Larsen, Sauk City, $20 December 29-Jim Drea, Wonewoc, $20 December 30-Judy O’Dell, Mauston, $20 December 31-Gus & Jackie Schmoll, New Franklin, $20
JANUARY CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS January 1-Amy Meyer, Reedsburg, $100.00 January 2-Connie Meyer, Reedsburg, $20 January 3-Teresa Weiss, Prairie du Sac, $20 January 4-Richard Boyd, Reedsburg, $50.00 January 5-Alissa Skibba, Baraboo, $20 January 6-Garland Strutz, Reedsburg, $20 January 7-Deb Schmoll, Shiocton, WI $20 January 8-Steven Nelson, Lewiston, MN, $20 January 9-NaTanya Olson, Forbes, ND, $20 January 10-Kris Chalmers, Baraboo, $20 January 11-Joann Rothmann, Prairie du Sac, $20 January 12-Madeline Marten, Loganville $20 January 13-Trisha Hanke, Reedsburg, $20 January 14-Laverne K. Neumann, Spring Green, $20 January 15-Emily Noltner, Sauk City, $20 January 16-Shelley Craker, Hillpoint, $20 January 17-Nick Bjornstad, Fond du Lac, WI, $20 January 18-Sharon Cramblit, Reedsburg, $20 January 19-Trenton Diske, Rock Springs, $20 January 20-Laurie Miller, LaValle, $20 January 21-Dan Bussan, Sauk City, $20 January 22-Jay Churw, Briggsville, $20
JANUARY CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS CONT. January 23-Liz Johnson, Hillsboro, $20 January 24-Ellie Goethel, Baraboo, $20 January 25-Matthew Schmidtke, Baraboo, $20 January 26-Cory Masin, Baraboo, $20 January 27-Leo Manning, Richland Center, $20 January 28-Mark Beisbier, Reedsburg, $20 January 29-Steve Laridaen, New Lisbon, $20 January 30-Dennis Kluge, Baraboo, $20 January 31-Courtney Schell, Baraboo, $20
GETTING THE MOST FROM CLOVER COMMENTS Clover Comments is FILLED with information to expand your involvement in leadership, events, and project areas. We understand that this can be overwhelming so we recommend:
When you receive your Clover Comments take some time as a family to review it, maybe over dinner.
Have a highlighter ready and highlight those things that interest you.
Mark dates down on your family calendar.
RSVP and/or fill out the forms for the items as soon as you receive the information. The longer you wait, the more likely you are to forget.
If you misplace your Clover Comments, no worries… o Copies are available in the Extension Office. o Available at: https://sauk.extension.wisc.edu/ o Electronic copies can be found on your family
screen in 4-Honline.
2020 SAUK COUNTY 4-H
TRACTOR/FARM SAFETY CERTIFICATION Registration for the 2020 4-H Farm Safety course is open to anyone 12 years old and up as of the first day of class. Classes will be Tuesday nights from 4:30PM to 8:30PM at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Loganville. The classes will be February 18, February 25, March 3, March 10, March 17, and March 24. There will be a driving test on March 28. Registration is $25/person. To register, please call 608-355-3250 by February 5 to ensure all materials and supplies needed for the course can be prepared. Mail payments to the Extension Office or bring it to the first night of class. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend classes as well.
Did you enroll in the 4-H Robotics Project this year? Thinking about creating an exhibit? Want ideas, inspiration, and help? A Robotics Project meeting will be held sometime in February (official date yet to be determined) with more being planned for the spring. At these project meetings you will do robotics experiments, explore different hobby robotics options, and share ideas and experiences. If you are interested in joining in on the February or future robotics meetings, please email Mike Pullen at [email protected].
SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECT MEETINGS
All youth enrolled in the Shooting Sports Project areas, as of December 1, are able to participate in the upcoming Shooting Sports Project Meetings. Those enrolled will receive an email the first week of February with project specific information.
Archery Projects Meetings are as follows:
- Reedsburg - Fridays from February 21 – March 27 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
- Sauk Prairie - Thursdays from April 9 – May 14 from 6:30PM to 7:30 PM.
- North Freedom - Tuesdays from April 14 – May 19 from 6:00PM – 7:30PM.
The dates for air rifle and .22 project meetings have not yet been set. Youth enrolled in air rifle and .22 will receive an email with their meetings dates, times and location. NEW for 2020: We have designed a Sauk County 4-H Shooting Sports t-shirt. Members will pay $5 (for half) and the Shooting Sports project will pay for the other half of the shirt. If adults would like to order a shirt, they will pay $10. Details are in the informational letter. Also NEW for 2020 the Sauk County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering up to two $250 scholarships to graduating seniors. Eligible applicants must have been enrolled in the Shooting Sports program (either archery, air rifle and/or .22) for at least 4 years including their graduating year. Applications are available by contacting Meg at [email protected]. Completed applications are due to Sauk County Extension Office by April 1.
It takes many people to encourage, educate, and support the over 450 youth enrolled in Sauk County 4-H. NEW for 2019-2020, there are six different Volunteer Position Descriptions. These position descriptions and information about being a 4-H volunteer is at: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hvolunteers/ In order to be an approved 4-H Leader, adults need to:
Attend a face-to-face Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) training. (see next article for upcoming dates)
Enroll in 4-HOnline; agree/sign online the volunteer behavior expectation; Assumption of Risk; and Conditions of Volunteer Service (Annually).
Pass a background check (first year & every 4 years).
Complete online UW-Madison Division of Extension Mandated Reporter Training. (Complete training before or after the VIP training, but must be done before you are an approved leader.)
VOLUNTEER TRAININGS….
VOLUNTEER IN PREPARATION (VIP) TRAINING All 4-H Leaders (club, project, and activity leaders) are required to complete a one-time VIP session BEFORE working with youth. The next VIP/Orientation will be:
Thursday, March 12 from 6:15PM-8:45 PM. RSVP for this training by Monday, March 9 at the West Square Building.
There must be at least six people registered in order for each training to happen.
VOLUNTEER LEADER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All Chartered 4-H clubs and project groups are required to have at least ONE recognized leader attend an annual leader training. For 2019-2020 there are 4 different options that will qualify for the charter requirement; the NEW 2019-2020 Volunteer in Preparation (VIP), Engaging Parents workshop, Project Leader Training, and Essential Elements online training.
Project Leader Training - Thursday, February 13 from 6:00PM-9:00PM. RSVP for this training by Monday, February 10. Extension Conference room
Engaging Parents - Wednesday, April 8 from 6:00PM-9:00PM. RSVP for this training by Friday, April 3. Extension Conference Room
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation awards $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members. 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, and academic performance. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must have been a 4-H member for at least one year, have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school. To be considered applications (cover letter, résumé, project list and a digital photo) must be received via email by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation before 5PM on March 16. For more details go to: http://wis4hfoundation.org/scholarships/
SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR SAUK COUNTY
4-H SUMMER ASSISTANT Each summer the Sauk County Extension Office has the good fortune to be able to hire a 4-H Assistant. This person will design, promote and implement new and existing youth programs. Specifically they will work on Cloverbud Day Camps and the Action Center. Applicants must be at least 19 years old. Request a complete job description by emailing [email protected]. A cover letter, resume, and three references are due to Meg at the Sauk County Extension Office by 4:30PM on Wednesday, March 18. Interviews for the top candidates will be on Thursday, April 2.
PLANNING AHEAD…SAUK COUNTY FAIR
The 2020 Sauk County Fair is just around the corner…
Sauk County Fair Board is looking for applicants for Junior Fairest and Fairest of the Fair. Applications are due March 28. The contest is Saturday, April 8. More info: https://saukcountyfair.com/ .
4-H Club Booth Theme for 2020 is “4-H Preparing Us
For the World.”
CLUB LEADER & CHARTERED COUNTYWIDE
PROJECT LEADER MEETING The Extension Office will be holding a Club Leader and Countywide Project Leader meeting on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 PM in B24 in the Basement of the West Square Building. At this meeting, we will discuss upcoming events, plan for summer, get updates from committees, and Clubs will get their allotment of 4-H Calendars. Leaders please email Meg any meeting topics by March 24. If you are not able to make it to this meeting, please see if someone from your club or project is be able to attend. Please RSVP for this meeting at [email protected] by March 24.
GOAL SETTING AND PROJECT COMPLETION
4-H members should decide what they want to accomplish in the next year or “set their project goals”. Use the 4-H project record found on the Sauk County 4-H website to record goals for each project area and overall 4-H goals.
Some things to think about as you set your goals:
Clearly identify and write your goal. Set the deadline for achieving your goal and write the
date down. Identify obstacles (persons or things) that you must
overcome to successfully accomplish your goal. Who (people, groups, etc.) can help you successfully
accomplish your goal? What do you need to learn to successfully accomplish
your goal? How will you reach your goal? Steps to move you
from where you are to where you want to be. Why do I want to accomplish this goal? List the
benefits. Make sure you also have S.M.A.R.T. goals. Goals should be: Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. For example, “I would like to learn to cook a balanced meal for my entire family by spring break of 2020.” 4-H club members are recognized for setting and completing goals each year. At a minimum to complete 4-H yearly requirements, it is recommended that 4-H member should:
Attend a majority of club or group meetings. Enroll in at least one project; spend a minimum of 6
hours on project learning throughout the year. This includes attending a majority of project meetings, working on project goals, creating/developing/making an exhibit or caring for an exhibit animal, and completion of a project record.
Demonstrate a skill learned or knowledge gained by making an item, submitting an exhibit or project animal at a show or fair, or presenting a speech, report or demonstration in a group setting such as a club or project meeting.
Complete a project record for each project area to create a yearly record book.
4-H members are eligible to receive recognition for their project work when they complete their 4-H project record at the end of each year. Check with your Club Leader as to when Project Records are due for your Club.
As a 4-H member, a record book tracks your growth in 4-H. Completing a 4-H record book is the completion of your project work. With record books you:
Identify your project goals and set priorities. Establish good organizational and planning skills. Develop responsibility in record keeping. Learn to evaluate success or learn from your mistakes. Tell a complete story of the projects you took.
A typical record book contains the following sections: 1. Personal page: Information about you 2. Activity section: Activities you did through the year 3. Club activity: What happened in your club this year 4. Project record: One for each project. Including
goals, what you learned/did, money you invested 5. A one-page project story for each project sharing
about what you learned. 6. One page pictures, certificates, etc. per project. Sauk County Record Book pages are available at: https://sauk.extension.wisc.edu/awards/
Check with Club Leader for record book deadline.
SAUK COUNTY MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING
4-H Members must be in good standing with their club and the county to be eligible for county awards, to represent Sauk County in state and national events, to exhibit at the County Fair, and to receive scholarships. To be a Sauk County member in good standing, you must:
Re-enroll by December 1 (Or enrolled by March 1 for new members)
Attend at least 3 club business meetings Paid the $5, enrollment fee Member in good standing status is also dependent on
club guidelines. Please check with your leader about club guidelines.
NEW POLICIES FOR 2020-2021 4-H YEAR
The Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders Board with input from our Club Leaders has updated the policies on meeting requirements for clubs and members.
New member enrollment deadline will be February 1.
4-H clubs in Sauk County will hold a minimum of eight business meetings per year.
4-H members in Sauk County are required to attend a minimum of four club business meetings.
These changes in our Sauk County policy will go into effect starting October 1, 2020 for the 2020-2021 4-H year. Background for these updated requirements are about raising the standard of what it means to be a 4-H club and a 4-H member here in Sauk County. In addition to increasing engagement level of all 4-H members. These requirements affect Member in Good Standing Status as explained above.
SAUK COUNTY 4-H POLICIES
ALL Sauk County 4-H policies in ONE document. The document reflects National, Wisconsin and Sauk County 4-H policies. The document is at: https://sauk.uwex.edu/sauk-county-4-h/club-leadership-page/ Some of the policies are highlighted here: 6. Enrollment must be completed annually online by
these deadlines: A. December 1 - Enrollment deadline for all re-
enrolling members (see #7.) B. March 1 - NEW members enrolling by this date may
be a member in good standing. Therefore, they may be eligible to participate in countywide events and contests such as Performance Arts Festival, Judging Teams and County Fair, and may be eligible to represent Sauk County at Regional and State 4-H events or contests. Member in good standing status is also dependent on club guidelines.
C. After March 1 - New members may enroll but will NOT be a member in good standing. Therefore, they will NOT be eligible to participate in countywide events and contests such as Performance Arts Festival, Judging Teams and County Fair, and will NOT be eligible to represent Sauk County at Regional and State 4-H events or contests.
7. Requests for late re-enrollments and late member in good standing status must be made to the 4-H Senior Leaders Association in writing from the 4-H member and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
9. All Sauk County 4-H members and a parent or guardian MUST agree to the Wisconsin 4-H Code of Conduct. Violations handled through the Sauk County 4-H Disciplinary Review Procedure.
10. Recommended for each club to have a Member in Good Standing Committee to review club members “In Good Standing” status.
11. No project changes allowed after the enrollment deadlines: December 1 for re-enrolling members and March 1 for new members to exhibit at county fair.
23. 4-H clubs in Sauk County will hold a minimum of 6 business meetings per year.
32. 4-H members in Sauk County are required to attend a minimum of three Club Business Meetings. a. Exceptions will be made with communication
with the club Leader for (but not limited to) severe illness, family emergencies, conflicts with college coursework, etc.
b. Documentation in addition to communication with the club Leader may be required.
c. Alternate requirements may be negotiated to accommodate for exceptions. For example – an additional community service project, leading a project, etc.
SENIOR LEADERS BOARD The Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders Association is seeking a youth or adult volunteer to serve on the board. The purpose of the Senior Leaders Association is to:
Assist Extension Sauk County planning the 4-H year.
Discuss issues relating to 4-H programming, clubs, leaders and members.
Support the 4-H Youth Development Educator in the management and improvement of existing programs and the development of new programs.
Cooperate with other youth agencies to provide leadership development in youth programming.
Promote the 4-H program and Clubs in Sauk County.
The Senior Leaders meets the 4th Tuesday of every month. It is important that interested candidates be available to attend. There are also some additional expectations such as; helping coordinate at least one event during the year, attending and helping at various events each year, and serving as an active member of at least one of the board committees. The following positions are open on the Board.
o At Large Representative - candidate must be a certified Leader or youth member in 7th grade enrolled in any Sauk County 4-H Club.
o Secretary position candidate must be a certified Leader or youth member in 7th grade enrolled in any Sauk County 4-H Club
If you are interested in serving on the Senior Leaders board in any of these positions, please email Meg at [email protected] as soon as possible.
WISCONSIN 4-H LICENSE PLATES AVAILABLE
The Wisconsin 4-H license plate is now available through the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles, Half of the proceeds from every plate sale will go back to the county in which the plate was purchased. The other half will be used at the state level.
Persons requesting Wisconsin 4-H license plates will pay:
$15 issuance fee or an annual
$25 annual donation. The donation may be deductible.
Contact the Wisconsin Department of Transportation directly or visit: www.wisconsindot.gov/Documents/formdocs/mv2969.pdf for more information about the process to order the plate.
CAMP! CAMP! CAMP!
YOUTH COUNSELORS NEEDED FOR JUNIOR CAMP
Upham Woods is looking for youth counselors ages 14 and up to help facilitate the OPEN Camps throughout the summer. Interested in being a counselor – check out the following. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/programs/open-enrollment-summer-camp-and-outpost-trip/ Camp is a great experience for older 4-H members to use their leadership skills, meet new people, and have fun planning and leading at camp.
4-H members ages 14 and up are encouraged to apply to serve as a camp counselor.
All potential counselors are required to attend one of three camp counselor trainings – March 28-29, April 25-26 or May 2-3.
JUNIOR CAMP – REGISTRATION OPEN NOW (For youth ages 8-13 at time of camp)
Camps typically include swimming, canoeing, hiking, campfires, songs, games, and more. Junior Campers sleep in cabins and are led by youth counselors and adult staff. Sauk County encourages our youth to attend any of the open 4-H camps. An open 4-H camp means there will be youth from all over Wisconsin attending this camp. More information: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/programs/open-enrollment-summer-camp-and-outpost-trip/ Open Enrollment Camp Options:
June 21-24, 4 day, 3 night camp; cost is $275; members reimbursed $30 after attending camp.
July 16-18, 3 day, 2 night camp; cost is $218; members reimbursed $20 after attending camp.
July 19-22, 4 day, 3 night camp; cost is $275; members reimbursed $30 after attending camp.
August 9-12, 4 day, 3 night camp; cost is $275; members reimbursed $30 after attending camp.
Senior Leaders Support for Camp The Senior Leaders Association supports youth having the opportunity to attend camp. Therefore, they help subsidize the cost of camp. They will reimburse 4-H members-in-good-standing the amount denoted above AFTER the 4-H member returns from camp.
Additional Senior Leader Camp Scholarships - If camp fees are a financial hardship that will prevent a 4-H member from attending camp, please contact Meg at [email protected] by April 1 for a scholarship application. Completed applications are due to Meg by April 15.
Community service is an important part of the 4-H program. Research tells us 4-H youth are 3-4 times more likely to contribute to their communities compared to youth in other out-of-school programs (4-H Study of Positive Youth Development). Every month we will include community service ideas in the newsletter. This month we will focus on things EVERYONE can do that are Simple Acts of Kindness to spread goodwill… o Give a sincere compliment to a friend o Set aside money for a charity or two to support o Do something nice for a family member to let them
know you love them, like doing the dishes, helping with laundry, cleaning the bathroom.
o Say thank you to your teacher, your bus driver, your server.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL 4-H YEAR
Making the 4-H program successful takes intentionality all year round. New ideas and trying new things keeps 4-H fresh and exciting for ALL members, leaders and families.
ROOM ARRANGEMENTS
Rearrange the way you set up for a meeting. If possible, make a big square with tables and chairs. Have youth sit at the table, providing all youth with the feeling that there is equal voice for all youth. Sometimes it is intimidating for youth to look at a table of officers and think officers are the only ones who should be talking, since they are “at the table.” If tables are not available for everyone, put chairs in a circle.
PROVIDE TIME AND SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO CONNECT
4-H members, leaders and parents are always on the go, moving from one event to the next. At one of our last leader meetings, we talked about providing space and time for families to connect and check in with each other. Here are some ideas. Use the first 5-10 minutes of your meeting for families to gather. Have families sit together and give them a question or two to share answers with each other. Club and project leaders were given a list of “50 Questions to Get Your Kids Talking” from Her View From Home. Some of the questions are listed below… o What was something you saw that made you think? o Who did you play/spend time with today? o What do you know today that you didn’t know
yesterday? o Did you like your lunch? o Rate your day on a scale of 1-10. o Were you brave today? o What questions did you ask at school today?
These questions also work GREAT for roll call at the beginning of a club meeting.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF 4-H
In 4-H, the critical components of a successful learning experience are a sense of Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity. Throughout the 4-H experience, youth are engaged and participate in activities that encourage and provide growth in each of these areas. The 4-H Essential Elements are embedded through the learning experience. Creating a sense of ______
Belonging: Use get to know you activities at each meeting. having EVERYONE wear a name tag, o With get to know you activities go beyond just
name games. Encourage older youth to lead these get to know activities. Youth and adults should all participate.
o Have youth develop a club handshake, attention getter, or greeting to use with other club members.
o Have youth design a NEW club t-shirt.
Independence: Youth select their own projects and set their project goals as well as having opportunities to share their opinions and experiences. o Encourage and provide space and time for each 4-
H member to give a demonstration. If have a large club, break the club up into different corners of the room so a member is only talking to five kids instead of 20.
o Provide opportunities for as many youth as possible to share their input. Try using wall size post-it paper, sticky notes or note cards for youth to share what they think.
Mastery: Youth serve as project leaders or committee chairs and officers. o Pair up youth starting in 7th grade with an adult to
co-lead an activity for the club. o Once youth have lead a couple of activities, pair
them up with an adult to lead project meetings for the year.
o When youth feel comfortable, encourage and support them in leading their own project meetings or activities for the year.
Generosity: Participate in community service projects, or serve as a mentor/buddy for a new 4-H member. o Have younger members and older members be
Clover Pals. Clover Pals can work together during meetings, activities, on projects and much more.
o Come up with a club goal to do a community service project once every 2, 3, or 4 months. Think about something that can make a larger impact. Maybe focus on a certain community need and focus ALL of your community service for the year around that need. Again, think about new and fresh ideas.
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ANIMAL PROJECT UPDATES
SAUK COUNTY MEAT ANIMAL SALE
EDUCATIONAL POINTS Each youth member needs to earn a minimum of 2 Meat Animal Sale education points in order to be eligible for selection for the Meat Animal Sale at the Sauk County Fair. Meat Animal Sale educational points are earned by attending educational events, workshops, clinics, classes, etc. All youth who hope to participate in the Meat Animal Sale must have two educational points turned into the Sauk County FAIR Office (NOT the UWEX office) by June 15. If you attend events outside of Sauk County, you must complete a Meat Animal Sale Credit Form. The Meat Animal Sale Credit form is on the Sauk County Fair website at http://saukcountyfair.com/exhibitors/sauk-county-meat-animal-sale/
If an event is OUTSIDE of Sauk County, you will need to take a verification form (printed from the website above) with you to the event, so the presenter can sign the form. Upcoming Events qualify for a Meat Animal Sale Education point: (You will only receive one point for each event.)
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Face-to-face training dates, $3 fee o March 18, 6:30pm, Baraboo o March 24, 1pm, Dodgeville o March 28, 9am, Portage o April 1, 6:30pm, Mauston o April 14, 6:30pm, Mauston o May 3, 5pm, Dodgeville o May 14, 6pm, Waunakee o May 17, 4:45pm, Dodgeville Members MUST register online - Log into http://yqca.org. 4-H members will use your 4-Honline log-in information to register. Follow the step-by-step instructions. YQCA Training can also be completed online. Log in at same address and purchase online training for $12.
February 20, 3pm-7pm – Lambing Open House, Arlington Sheep Unit
March 7 – State 4-H Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest – registration required. More information in following article.
April 4 - 2020 Arlington Sheep Day https://wisbc.com/producer-education/arlington-sheep-day.php Registration is required, but not yet available. Check website.
STATE 4-H LIVESTOCK QUIZ BOWL AND
SKILLATHON CONTEST – MARCH 7 Livestock Quiz Bowl is a quiz competition where all the questions are about beef, sheep, swine, and meat goat topics and students use a buzzer in order to answer the questions. Teams compete in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator. Each match has both an individual and toss-up question round. Skillathon contest consists of a written quiz and learning stations such as breed identification, feed identification, equipment identification as well as some team activities such as demonstrating evaluation skills. Participation in Quiz Bowl & Skillathon encourages members to develop a more complete knowledge of animals and related subjects. Both contests will be Saturday, March 7 at the UW Madison Animal Science Building. Registration is at 9AM. Cost for the contests is $10 per youth. Teams are encouraged to participate in both contests, as they will be occurring at the same time. If you are interested in participating in either or both of these events, contact Meg at [email protected] by Monday, February 17. For more information, check the Animal Science Youth Website at: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/youthlivestock/programs/quizbowlskillathon/. You can also “like” Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program on Facebook as well.
YOUTH FOR THE QUALITY CARE OF ANIMALS
YQCA Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) provides youth a number of options for an annual quality assurance certification. YQCA was created for youth in the Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine projects.
Is YQCA required? o Since 2018, Wisconsin State Fair requires it for Beef,
Sheep, Swine, Goats, Dairy, Poultry and Rabbits Junior Fair Exhibitors.
o This certification is highly encouraged for all youth in the aforementioned animal projects in Wisconsin.
o Processing plants & marketing channels require it. o State Fairs, National Junior Swine Association shows
and other national shows require it. Three ways to complete YQCA and fees:
Online curriculum - $12
Face to face - Trainer led program - $3
Online testing option available for youth at age 12, 15 and 19. Youth can take the test ONCE. o If they DO pass the online test, fee will depend on
their age. o If they do NOT pass the test, there is no fee, and
youth can then register for a face-to-face session or complete the online training modules.
Access to the program information for registration: o Log into http://yqca.org o Follow the step-by-step instructions.
4-H members will log in with your 4-HOnline log in email and password.
Face-to-face training dates are all available within the system. Select the date and location that works for you. Some dates are listed on the previous page under meat animal sale educational point opportunities.
Less than a week after the class, attendance documents will be updated. You will then need to log in to print off your YQCA Certificate. You will need to send your certificate number with State Fair Entries.
More information about YQCA in Wisconsin at: http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/yqca
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ANIMAL
IDENTIFICATION DEADLINES Wisconsin State Fair and various county Fairs throughout Wisconsin have been utilizing 840 eartags and DNA technology to identify potential Fair animals in the Beef, Sheep, and Swine project for the last 15 years. All Wisconsin State Fair DNA identification requirements for Junior Show Beef, Sheep and Swine (market and non-registered breeding stock) must be submitted postmarked by May 23 or before to Wisconsin State Fair (DNA Hair) or to Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (DNA Tissue). Please refer to: http://wistatefair.com/competitions/junior-livestock/ for all of the specific details for State Fair Livestock Identification procedures.
JAMES W. CROWLEY DAIRY LEADERSHIP AWARD The James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Award program provides recognition to youth who have excelled in their dairy project. The award is in honor and memory of James W. Crowley, Extension Dairy Specialist. Award winners compete for 15 statewide awards. To apply, a 4-H member must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Dairy Project and have at least two previous years of membership in it; must be in 10th-12th grades as of January 1, 2020; and should have an outstanding record of accomplishments in the 4-H Dairy Project. E-mail Meg at [email protected] for the application materials. Completed applications due Wednesday, February 19 before 4:30pm to Sauk County Extension Office.
DOG PROJECT MEETINGS
The Dog Project will be meeting the first Wednesday of each month from February to May at 6pm in B30 of the West Square Building.
February 5
March 4
April 1
May 6 If you have questions, you can contact the Dog project leaders Katie Cook at [email protected] or Katy Carter at [email protected]
EXOTIC PROJECT MEETINGS It is time for Countywide Project Meetings to begin. Please mark your calendars! The Exotics project focuses on domesticated llamas, alpaca, goats, donkeys, and miniature horses. Exotic Project Meetings will be 6:30-7:30PM in basement of the West Square Building:
February 18 – Tuesday – Room B24
March 19 – Thursday – Room B24
April 20 – Monday – Room B30
May 18 – Monday – Room B30 You need to attend two meetings to be able to show at the Sauk County Fair. Questions please email Bobbi Hartley at [email protected].
HORSE AND PONY PROJECT MEETINGS
The Sauk County 4-H Horse and Pony Project meets the first Thursday of every month at 7PM in B24 in the basement of the West Square Building.
RABBIT PROJECT MEETINGS Rabbit Project Meetings will be 6:30-8:30PM in B30 in the basement of the West Square Building:
February 24 - Monday
March 24 – Tuesday
April 29 – Wednesday
May 21 – Thursday – at Sauk County Fairgrounds
June 22 - Monday Questions, please contact Rabbit Project Leader Kim Klicko at: [email protected]
SHEEP PROJECT
MARKET LAMB WEIGH-IN DAY Attention all those who are enrolled in Sheep Project. If you plan on showing a market lamb at this years’ Sauk County Fair, your animal(s) must be weighed in on Saturday, May 2 from 8AM-10AM at the Sauk County Fairgrounds.
SAUK COUNTY SHEEP PROJECT FACEBOOK If you are enrolled in the Sheep Project and are on Facebook, then search for the Sauk County Sheep Project Facebook Group. Once you find it, you can request to join this closed group. This is a great way to keep up to date on information with the Sheep Project.
University of Wisconsin-Extension - Sauk County West Square Building (WSB) Phone: (608) 355-3255 505 Broadway 711 for Wisconsin Relay Baraboo, WI 53913 Meg Sage – Positive Youth Development Educator [email protected] No state funding used in the publication of this
newsletter. Financial support provided by the Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders Association.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison does not discriminate in its employment practices, program and activities on a variety of bases including by not limited to: age, color, disability, national origin, race or sex. For information on all covered bases, the names of the Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, and the processes for how to file a complaint alleging discrimination, please contact the Office of Compliance, 361 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706, Voice 608-265-6018, (relay calls accepted), Email: [email protected]
If you require any special accommodations to participate in Sauk County 4-H, please contact us 2 weeks before the program. Requests are confidential.
SAUK COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please check most current Clover Comments, for updated schedules and events.
Sauk County 4-H Performance Arts Festival Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 9AM-1PM
CAL Center, 1100 S. Albert Ave, Reedsburg, WI 53959 (Adjacent to Reedsburg HS)
Share YOUR Talent! Come to be Entertained!
ABOUT THE EVENT The Performance Arts Festival provides opportunities for 4-H members to develop their skills in the performance arts and to share their talents and skills with the public. We encourage youth to choreograph their routines, and write their speaking/drama content. Overall, this event is a celebration of expression and performance. Any member of Sauk County 4-H may enter. Youth do not need to be enrolled in any specific 4-H project to participate. Cloverbuds (those in kindergarten-2nd grade) are encouraged to participate. All material performed should be suitable for a young audience. If you have questions about this, please consult with your leader. Out of respect for all of our youth’s efforts, participants are asked to stay for the entire evening and applaud the performances of all of the contributors. Participants may enter only one item in each division but may enter any number of divisions.
FEEDBACK and EVALUATION PROCESS Participants receive written and verbal feedback and are awarded ribbons. Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud ribbon (whether an individual performance or part of a group). Large groups will receive their feedback on stage; small group and individual performances will have the opportunity to receive verbal feedback one on one from a judge in a practice room.
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?
Completed registration forms are due in the UWEX office before 4:30 PM on Wednesday, February 26. After the registration deadline, a schedule will be emailed.
PERFORMANCE SPACE and TIME
Ending time and the number of performance spaces used will depend on the number of entries. Some of the performances are better performed in smaller classroom type spaces.
COUNTY FAIR PREMIUM It is the 4-H members’ responsibility to enter any of these classes in the County Fair online entry program by May 17. If 4-H members do not complete their entries for these classes online, they will forfeit any County Fair premiums for these Divisions.
INTERESTED IN PERFORMING AGAIN…
County Fair There will be an Art Showcase on Thursday of County Fair. If you are interested in performing in the Art Showcase, there will be an entry form to complete in June. Check 4-H Website starting in May. State Fair Participants can apply directly for the opportunity to perform at State Fair. Completed application forms are due to the State Fair by May 31. A video audition (video from March 21 or another time) sent on a non-returnable flash drive is also required before May 31. More info: https://wistatefair.com/competitions/youth-expo/
DRAMA & SPEAKING DIVISIONS & DESCRIPTIONS
Club Drama – group of 5 or more Mini Drama – group of 2 - 4 Demonstration – 1 or 2 people Interpretive Reading – solo or group of 2-4 Club Drama Performed by at least 5 members, original or public play. Props, costumes, and movement appropriate for a large area are encouraged. Performance time is 10-15 minutes, plus 5 minutes for set up and take down. Total time not to exceed 20 minutes. Mini Drama Performed by 2-4 people, minimal props and costumes are allowed. Examples would be a skit, puppetry, or other creative dramatics. Performance time is 8 -10 minutes, plus 5 minutes for set up and take down. Total time not to exceed 15 minutes.
DRAMA & SPEAKING DIVISIONS & DESCRIPTIONS CONT. Demonstration For one or two people (if two people, participation must be equal). Involves a prepared talk showing how to do something, following steps and using posters and other props. Maximum time is 10 minutes. Interpretive Reading* This is a solo or for a group of 2-4. This can be any written selection that is read or memorized. Hand movements, facial expressions, and eye contact are encouraged. NO stage movement, props, or costumes. Examples are stories, poetry, and play cuttings. Combine short selections, or cut longer selections to fit time limits.
Age and Time Guidelines for Interpretive Reading Cloverbud (K-2nd grade) under 2 minutes Grades 3-5 perform 2-3 minutes Grades 6-8 3-5 minutes Grades 9+ 5-8 minutes
MUSIC & MOVEMENT DIVISIONS & DESCRIPTIONS
Club Musical – group of 5 or more Vocal - Solo Vocal - Small Group (4 or less than) Vocal - Large Group (5 or more) Instrumental - Solo Instrumental - Small Group (4 or less than) Instrumental - Large Group (5 or more) Dance - Solo Dance - Small Group (4 or less than) Club Dance - Group (5 or more) For ALL Music and Movement Divisions - Your background music should be emailed to the CAL Center or brought on a USB drives NO other devices will be accepted. Please label the file with the performer name and the name of performance as it is listed on your registration form. Large groups can just have the group name on them. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you email your music by the Thursday before the event to: [email protected] Please put "4-H music track" in the subject line. If you are bringing the track to the event, it is due to the sound console at least 30 min before the start of the event.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT DIVISIONS & DESCRIPTIONS CONT.
NEW for 2020! For all Vocal and Instrumental pieces, please submit a copy of your sheet music with your registration form. The judges will use this to provide better feedback. Club Musicals A musical should tell a story interspersed with songs sung by 4-H members. Groups should include at least five 4-H members. Judging will be based on musicality, costuming, timing and staging. Performance time is 10-15 minutes, plus 5 minutes for set up and take down; total not to exceed 20 minutes. Vocal - Solo - Maximum time of 5 minutes. Vocal - Small Group (4 or less than) Maximum time of 5 minutes. Vocal - Large Group (5 or more) Maximum time of 5 minutes. Instrumental - Solo - Max time of 5 minutes. Instrumental - Small Group (4 or less) Maximum time of 5 minutes. Instrumental - Large Group (5 or more) Maximum time of 5 minutes. Dance – Solo - Max time of 5 minutes. Dance - Small Group (4 or less than) - Max. time of 5 minutes Club Dance - (5 or more) - Performance time of 10-15 minutes, plus 5 min. for set-up & tear down. The University of Wisconsin-Madison does not
discriminate in its employment practices, program and activities on a variety of bases including by not limited to: age, color, disability, national origin, race or sex. For information on all covered bases, the names of the Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, and the processes for how to file a complaint alleging discrimination, please contact the Office of Compliance, 361 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706, Voice 608-265-6018, (relay calls accepted), Email: [email protected]
If you require any special accommodations to participate in Sauk County 4-H, please contact us 2 weeks before the program. Requests are confidential.
Sauk County 4-H Performance Arts Festival Registration Form Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 9AM-1PM – CAL Center in Reedsburg
Complete a SEPARATE Registration form for EACH entry
4-H Member (s) Name/Contact name for Club Performance
Phone Club
Email address
Special Requests (We will do our best to accommodate special requests; however, staging and efficiency of the event will take priority.)
______ Check here if you are a Cloverbud, or have Cloverbuds in your group performance. How many: ________
For performances with groups of 4 or more performers, please attach a separate lists all of the members of the group that you would like printed in the program. Please identify Cloverbuds on your list.
Would you like to request a certain type or number or type of microphones? ___ No ____ if yes, please specify below
We will do our best to accommodate your requests, please understand there are limitations, please check all that apply…
____ Microphone in stand (Typically 4 for large groups, one for individual performances) ___ Handheld microphone
____ Instrument Microphone (list instrument) _____________ ____ Vocal microphone at the piano
DRAMA & SPEAKING DIVISIONS Check which division you will be entering. You may enter another item in another division, but please complete a separate entry form for each performance.
___Club Drama – group of 5 or more ___Mini Drama – group of 2 - 4 ___Demonstration – 1 or 2 people ___Interpretive Reading – solo ___Interpretive Reading – group of 2-4
Title of above performance: _______________________________________________________________________________
MUSIC & MOVEMENT DIVISIONS
Check which division you will be entering. You may enter another item in another division, but please complete a separate entry form for each performance. UNLESS you will be singing and playing your own musical accompaniment, then please sign up for both vocal and instrumental solo on ONE registration form.
_____ Club Musical – Group of 5 or more _____ Dance – Solo _____ Dance - Small Group (4 or less) _____ Club Dance - Group of 5 or more
Title of above performance: _____________________________________________________________________________
For the instrumentals, what type of instruments will you be using? __________________________________________
Do you require the Piano for your vocal/instrumental/or dance performance? ___ Yes ___ No
If you are using a piano for your performance are you: ____ playing it yourself OR ____ have an accompanist
Registration Deadline – Wednesday, February 26 before 4:30 PM to UW Extension Sauk County Attn: 4-H Performance Arts Registration, Sauk County UW Extension, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913
Confirmation of your performance registration will be sent after the registration deadline.
An EEO/AA employer, Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Include a copy of sheet music with any of these entries. _____ Vocal - Solo _____ Vocal - Small Group (4 or less) _____ Vocal - Group of 5 or more _____ Instrumental - Solo _____ Instrumental - Small Group (4 or less) _____ Instrumental – Group of 5 or more
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