MUSINGS FROM MEG: Where, oh, where did 2019 go? It is hard to believe that December is almost over. I celebrated my 6-year anniversary date with Sauk County on December 1. The last 6 years seem to have flown right on by! Wishing everyone a warm, safe and happy holiday season. Looking forward to all of the wonderful things that 2020 will hopefully bring. 4-H Members now is a perfect time to start your record books for 2019-2020. The first step for every project is to set your project goals so now is a great time to get those set. If you work on your record book in stages, it is MUCH easier to complete them at the end of the year. Club Leaders and Project Leaders, if your club or project group would like me to attend an upcoming meeting to talk about project records, train your officers, or cover another topic, please let me know. Please email me at: [email protected] to plan a visit from me. TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page 4-H Calendars need pics 3 4-H Scholarships 6 4-H Record Books 4 Animal Project Updates 9-10 Calendar 11 Camp 7 Community Service 8 Essential Elements 8 Farm Safety Certification 3 Goal Setting 4 Project Books 2 Robotics Project 6 Sauk County 4-H Policies 5 Sauk County Fair Club Booth 6 Fairest 6 State Fair Farm Family 6 Successful 4-H Year 8 Summer Assistant 7 Super Saturday 3, 12-15 Volunteers Club and Project mtg 7 Leader requirements 4 Looking for leaders 6 & 9 Training Options 5 Volunteer in Prep 5 CONGRATULATION CLOVERS TO: Riley Nickel and Karly Genovese! They both attended the New Family Event on December 7 and their passports were drawn as winners for the day. The next time they are in the Baraboo area, they get to stop by the West Square Building and pick a prize from the prize box. Welcome to Sauk County 4-H! Morganne Slaght was elected to as a member of the Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Association Board. She is one of 21 youth representing youth from across the state to help shape the direction of the State 4-H Horse Program. YAY, Morganne! Sauk County 4-H Newsletter FIND THE HIDDEN IMAGE Will Newman 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: January 2020 NEW Web address: https://sauk.extension.wisc.edu/ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR SAUK COUNTY 4-H With the arrival of winter, there is a chance some meetings and events will be cancelled for everyone’s safety. Cancellation notifications will be emailed to Club Leaders. In addition, the Extension office will do everything that it can to contact people who have pre-registered for an event via email and/or phone. Cancellation notifications will also be posted on the Sauk County 4-H Facebook page. For weekend events, a decision will be made as soon as possible (best-case scenario by noon the day before the event). Individuals personal safety is our main concern; if an event is not cancelled, but the conditions are questionable near you, please use your best judgment to ensure your own safety. 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 January 28, 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 January 23, February 27, March 26 (Extension Conference Room) and April 23. Come and join the Junior Leader Council!
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MUSINGS FROM MEG: Where, oh, where did 2019 go? It is hard to believe that December is almost over. I celebrated my 6-year anniversary date with Sauk County on December 1. The last 6 years seem to have flown right on by! Wishing everyone a warm, safe and happy holiday season. Looking forward to all of the wonderful things that 2020 will hopefully bring. 4-H Members now is a perfect time to start your record books for 2019-2020. The first step for every project is to set your project goals so now is a great time to get those set. If you work on your record book in stages, it is MUCH easier to complete them at the end of the year. Club Leaders and Project Leaders, if your club or project group would like me to attend an upcoming meeting to talk about project records, train your officers, or cover another topic, please let me know. Please email me at: [email protected] to plan a visit from me.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page 4-H Calendars need pics 3 4-H Scholarships 6 4-H Record Books 4 Animal Project Updates 9-10 Calendar 11 Camp 7 Community Service 8 Essential Elements 8 Farm Safety Certification 3 Goal Setting 4 Project Books 2 Robotics Project 6 Sauk County 4-H Policies 5 Sauk County Fair Club Booth 6 Fairest 6 State Fair Farm Family 6 Successful 4-H Year 8 Summer Assistant 7 Super Saturday 3, 12-15 Volunteers Club and Project mtg 7 Leader requirements 4 Looking for leaders 6 & 9 Training Options 5 Volunteer in Prep 5
CONGRATULATION CLOVERS TO: Riley Nickel and Karly Genovese! They both attended the New Family Event on
December 7 and their passports were drawn as winners for the day. The next time they are in the Baraboo area, they get to stop by the West Square Building and pick a prize from the prize box. Welcome to Sauk County 4-H!
Morganne Slaght was elected to as a member of the Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Association Board. She is one of 21 youth representing youth from across the state to help shape the direction of the State 4-H Horse Program. YAY, Morganne!
Sauk County 4-H Newsletter
FIND THE HIDDEN IMAGE Will Newman 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:
January 2020
NEW Web address: https://sauk.extension.wisc.edu/
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR SAUK COUNTY 4-H With the arrival of winter, there is a chance some meetings and events will be cancelled for everyone’s safety.
Cancellation notifications will be emailed to Club Leaders. In addition, the Extension office will do everything that it can to contact people who have pre-registered for an event via email and/or phone.
Cancellation notifications will also be posted on the Sauk County 4-H Facebook page. For weekend events, a decision will be made as soon as possible (best-case scenario by noon the day before the event). Individuals personal safety is our main concern; if an event is not cancelled, but the conditions are questionable near you, please use your best judgment to ensure your own safety.
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 January 28, 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 January 23, February 27, March 26 (Extension Conference Room) and April 23. Come and join the Junior Leader Council!
October 1- Jennifer Higgins, Baraboo, $20 October 2- Rick Zimmerman, Reedsburg, $20 October 3- NaTanya Olson, Forbes, ND, $20 October 4- Isaac Knuth, Loganville, $20 October 5- Josh Denter, Wonewoc, $50.00 October 6- Tiffani Brilliott, Oxford, $20 October 7- Jim Drea, Wonewoc, $20 October 8- Kathleen Genz, Reedsburg, $20 October 9- Rowena McCluskey, Hillpoint, $20 October 10- Dayna Buchann, Rock Springs, $20 October 11- Dan Bussan, Sauk City, $20 October 12- Karin Kohlman, Baraboo, $20 October 13- Agnes Langeberg, Wisconsin Rapids, $20 October 14- Carter Family, Baraboo, $20 October 15- Mary Jane Camu, Baraboo, $20 October 16- Elizabeth Strunz, Prairie du Sac, $20 October 17- Chris Sauter, Necedah, $20 October 18- Debbie Richardson, Sauk City, $20 October 19- Kari Mould, Reedsburg, $20 October 20- Mary Ramsden, Eagle River, AK, $20 October 21- Robert Brothers, Reedsburg, $20 October 22- John Carlo Forcado, Wisconsin Dells, $20 October 23- Chris Singer, Baraboo, $20 October 24- Ann Meldahl, Lanesboro, MN, $20 October 25- Jason & Jamie Meister, Lyndon Station, $20 October 26- Mike Beisbier, Reedsburg, $20 October 27- John Dominguez, Baraboo, $20 October 28- Ann Nelson, Arena, $20 October 29- Jamie Hovey, Baraboo, $20 October 30- Anna Maas, Lodi, $20 October 31- Brent Fogo Richland Center, $100.00
NOVEMBER CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS November 1- Todd Miller, Endeavor, $20 November 2- Sarah Jorgenson, Sauk City, $50.00 November 3- Greg Hollenback, Baraboo, $20 November 4- Diane Been, Spring Green, $20 November 5- Jaime Fearing, Reedsburg, $20 November 6- Joann Trager, Baraboo, $20 November 7- Jill Streekstra, Reedsburg, $20 November 8- Brian & Jennifer Albrecht, Baraboo, $20 November 9- Sarah Zajicek, North Freedom, $20 November 10- Mary Klingenmeyer, Baraboo, $20 Nov 11- Ron & Nelly Sersland, Reedsburg, $100.00 November 12- Scott Minor, Reedsburg, $20 November 13- Craig Meyer, Baraboo, $20 November 14- Betti Jo Dorava, Reedsburg, $20 November 15- William Prescott, Sioux City, IA, $20 November 16- Rick Vielhuber, Poynette, $20 November 17- Dan Bussan, Sauk City, $20 November 18- Linda Meyer, Reedsburg, $20 November 19- Anne Lawler, Reedsburg, $20 November 20- Vince Holt, Baraboo, $20 November 21- Lisa Rockweiler, Reedsburg, $20 November 22- Alissa Skibba, Baraboo, $20
NOVEMBER CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS CONT November 23- Jody Coy, Prairie du Sac, $20 November 24- Stephanie Neumann, Rock Springs, $20 November 25- Carter Family, Baraboo, $20 November 26- Brock Pelton, Lyndon Station, $20 November 27- Darren Scherbert, Lyndon Station, $20 November 28- Morganne Slaght, Wis Dells, $100.00 November 29- Del Mineard, Sun Prairie, $20 November 30- Alechia Hoeltke, Prairie du Sac, $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.
4-H PROJECT BOOKS
Once again in 2019-2020 in Sauk County, each 4-H youth member is eligible to receive one free project book per year. Each 4-H member can select their top three (3) project book choices and record them on the Curriculum Selection Form, which their club leader has. Every effort is made to have youth receive their top priority project book. However, orders are filled on a first come/first served basis. If a 4-H member would like more than their free project book, please contact the Extension Office. Additional books are available for purchase. If the Extension office does not have the project books you are looking for, they are available to order at: www.4-Hmall.org, unless there is another ordering source listed by the materials. Please check with the Extension Office FIRST for additional project books. We have a large the inventory selection.
A couple of things to remember about project books.
Please note that these materials are copyright protected and therefore cannot be photocopied.
Youth will use one project book for about 2-3 years.
Most project books cost $5.00. Some resource handbooks cost more. If you have questions about prices, contact the Extension Office.
AT BARABOO HIGH SCHOOL Super Saturday is a fun, hands-on day of action-packed learning for youth and adults. This is a great opportunity to earn livestock educational points and an opportunity to learn something new and fun! Workshop details and the registration form are included in this newsletter. The day will start with a general welcome session at 9AM and will end with a wrap-up session that includes door prizes (must be present to win). There are FOUR one-hour sessions offered. Within each session, there are 10-12 different workshops for you to choose from. Mark your registration form with your 1st and 2nd choice for each session. Cloverbuds will be assigned to four out of the six just-for-Cloverbuds workshops. Parents of Cloverbuds are asked to sign your Cloverbuds into the 1st session, pick them up for lunch, then sign them back in after lunch and pick them up at the classroom at the end of the day. We are looking for parents or older youth who are willing to help in the Cloverbud room for a session or two or all day. If you can help in the Cloverbud room, please complete a registration form along with $6. Please complete a registration for each and every person (youth and adult) who is attending Super Saturday. Registration forms will NOT be processed until your registration fee is received. $12 registration fee covers expenses for the whole day, including lunch. If adults are willing to serve as Cloverbud Helpers, they pay $6 fee to pay for lunch, instead of $12 for attending. We are looking for youth and adults willing to help with set-up, registration, lunch, and clean-up. If you can help with the event, please email Meg at [email protected].
Every year, 4-H members work on selling Sauk County 4-H Calendars as a fundraiser. How cool would it be if the calendar had a picture of YOU on it? Senior Leaders are looking for photos from this past year’s 4-H meetings, community service and events. We want to see 4-H youth and adults in action! Please send photos to be considered for 2020 calendar to Michele Kempfer at [email protected] by February 1.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2020 4-H YEAR
For Members: 1. Thank leaders and parents for their help and often.
2. Accept leadership opportunities and responsibilities.
3. Be a member in good standing.
4. Attend at least 2/3 of your Club meetings.
5. Enter at least one exhibit at County Fair or participate in at least one countywide event.
6. Participate in at least one Community Service Project.
For Parents: 1. Spend quality time with your children working on 4-H
project learning.
2. Thank volunteer leaders for their efforts and often.
3. Volunteer be a Project Leader for at least one project.
4. Encourage youth to complete at least one project (by completing their project record).
5. Assist Club with at least one Community Service Project.
For Leaders: 1. Make all members, leaders and families feel welcome.
2. Provide members as much leadership opportunity and responsibility as possible.
3. Schedule Club and Project meetings regularly.
4. Incorporate a variety of learning methods and activities at all meetings.
5. Ask parents and other leaders for help. Do this often, and thank them.
2020 SAUK COUNTY 4-H
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 $20/person. To register, please call 608-355-3250 by February 5 to ensure all materials and supplies needed for the course can be prepared. Payment can be mailed to the Extension Office or can be brought to the first night of class. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend classes as well.
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.
4-H RECORD BOOKS
Everyone keeps records of one thing or another. As a 4-H member a record book is used to track what you have done and learned. Completing a 4-H record book is the true completion of your project work. Record books help 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,
leadership positions you held and activities you participated in
A typical record book contains the following sections: 1. Overview of 4-H year: Information about you 2. Activity section: Information about activities you
participated in throughout the year. 3. Project record: Include information for each project
you enrolled in for the past year. Including project goals, information about what you learned/did, money you invested, steps you took to reach your goals, a one-page project story – sharing about what you learned this year and pictures or news clippings that show your participation for that particular project.
Sauk County Record Book pages are available at: https://sauk.extension.wisc.edu/awards/
Check with your club Leader as to when project records are due for your club.
4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER UPDATES
It takes many people to encourage, educate, organize, and support the over 450 youth enrolled in the Sauk County 4-H. NEW for 2019-2020, there are 6 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 will need to do the following:
Attend a face to face Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) training (One-time - see page 5 for upcoming dates)
Enroll in 4-HOnline; sign online the volunteer behavior expectation; sign online an Assumption of Risk; sign online the Conditions of Volunteer Service. (Annually)
Complete a background check (first year and every 4 years after). An email will be sent so you can complete the background check process.
Complete the online UW-Madison Division of Extension Volunteer Mandated Reporter Training. (You can complete this training before or after the VIP training, but it must be done before you work with youth.)
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:
Saturday, January 25; must attend session 1 and session 2 at Super Saturday event. You must submit a Super Saturday registration form and fee to attend this session. Registration form included in this newsletter
Thursday, March 12 from 6:15PM-8:45 PM. RSVP for this training by Monday, March 9.
All trainings will be in the West Square Building, unless otherwise noted.
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; NEW 2019-2020 Volunteer in Preparation (VIP), Youth Adult Partnership workshop; Project Leader Training, and Essential Elements online training.
Annual Leader Training - Saturday, January 25; must attend session 3 and 4 at Super Saturday event. You must submit a Super Saturday registration form and fee to attend this session. Registration form included in this newsletter
Project Leader Training - Thursday, February 13 from 6:00PM-9:00PM. RSVP for this training by Monday, February 10.
Online – available anytime – Essential Elements – Leaders can log into 4-HOnline to access the Essential Elements Training. There are 4 separate modules each lasting about 10 minutes in length. All 4 modules must be completed in order for this to “count” as fulfillment for Charter training requirements. The online training will introduce each of the 4 elements and how they can be more intentionally applied to youth development work.
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 3 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 Board 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 position is still 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.
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.
ROBOTICS PROJECT UPCOMING EVENTS Did you enroll in the 4-H Robotics Project this year? Thinking about creating an exhibit? Want ideas, inspiration, and help? There are a couple of opportunities coming up in the next couple of months:
A Robotics workshop is offered twice at Super Saturday, January 25. Complete the registration form included in the newsletter to attend either of these sessions.
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 and future robotics meetings, please email Mike Pullen at [email protected].
2020 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR CENTURY OR
SESQUICENTENNIAL FARM OR HOME Farm and homeowners are encouraged to register for a Century or Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award with the Wisconsin State Fair. To qualify for the award, the WI farm or home, in whole or in part, must have been in continuous family ownership for the past 100 or 150 years. Title of century property must reside in a blood relative of the original owner or a legally adopted child of a descendant. Continuous residence in the state or on the property is not required, but the title to the property must be continuous. The Century Farm and Home Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 9,200 Century Farms and Homes in Wisconsin. The Sesquicentennial Program originated in 1998 as part of the State’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Since that time, over 780 families have been honored. Applications are available in the Extension Office or by contacting [email protected]. Completed applications are due to the Wisconsin State Fair by March 1, 2020.
WISCONSIN 4-H FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education in the upcoming academic year. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation 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 during the upcoming academic school year. To be considered for financial support, applications (cover letter, résumé, project list and 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/
PLANNING AHEAD…SAUK COUNTY FAIR
The 2020 Sauk County Fair is just around the corner…
Sauk County Fair Board is looking for applicants for the Junior Fairest and the Fairest of the Fair. Applications are due March 28. The contest will be held on Saturday, April 8. Check out https://saukcountyfair.com/ for more information.
4-H Clubs have an opportunity to put together a Club Booth to promote 4-H. Theme for 2020 is “4-H Preparing Us For the World.”
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.
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 recommendations from countywide committees, updates from Senior Leaders, and other countywide updates. 4-H Calendars will be distributed at this meeting. Leaders will also have a chance to submit topics to be covered at this meeting. Please email Meg your 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 by emailing Meg [email protected] by March 24.
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 someone to help during the 4-H summer season. The 4-H Summer Assistant will design, promote and implement new and existing youth programs. Specifically they will work on Cloverbud Day Camps, the Action Center, and older youth exploration trip. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and interested in learning about the 4-H program. Applicants will find 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, April 3. Interviews for the top candidates will be on Wednesday, April 10.
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
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 Without being asked, do a chore or a favor for a
family member to help make their day a little bit easier.
o Say “HI” to your neighbors. If you do not know them, introduce yourself.
o Hold the door open for the person behind you, and let them enter in front of you.
o Make an extra batch of holiday cookies and share them with a local needs based organization.
o Know someone who may be spending time over the holidays alone? Invite them over to celebrate with you. Or offer to spend some time with them.
o Let someone else eat the last slice of pie or cookie. o Find a fun project or cause you believe in and
volunteer your time. Websites like volunteermatch.org can help you find local place to donate your time.
o Tip your service professionals (barista, wait staff, etc.) a little extra.
o Pick up litter on the sidewalk while you come across it while you are out and about.
o Clean out your pantry and donate extra items to a local pantry.
o Offer to babysit for free for a friend or family member so they can have a night out.
o Animal shelters can get busy over the holidays, offer to foster (or adopt if you can).
o Pay for a strangers cup of coffee, bus fare, food order in the fast food line, snack at the vending machine, or groceries.
o Spread some cheer at work, church, or a gathering with friends by bringing snacks.
o Try to have an open mind: Read a book or article written from a different perspective, or listen respectfully (and without judgement) to someone who has a different opinion than you do.
o Buy a toy and give it to a local toy drive. o Clean out your closet and donate warm clothes,
coats and shoes to an organization that helps those in need.
o Collect used books from families and friends and create a Little Free Library.
o Send thank you notes to those who have inspired you this past year.
o Walk a shopping cart back to the front of the store.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL 4-H YEAR
The 2019-2020 4-H year begins on October 1. Below are some tips to help make it successful.
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 Did you help anyone today? o Did you tell anyone “thank you”? If so, who? o Who did you sit with at lunch? o What made you laugh today? o Did you learn something you did not
understand? o Who inspired you today? o What was the high point (peak, cherry, rose,
favorite) and low point (valley, pit, thorn, least favorite) of your day?
o Was anyone in your class gone today? o What is something you heard that surprised
you?
Have families sit together at your meetings. Youth can lean on their parental units if they do not understand something during the meeting. In addition, the whole family can look at their calendar when activities, events and dates are discussed and decide together whether they can get involved.
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 participating 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 through: get to know you activities at each meeting or Club or Project group 4-H T-shirts.
Independence through: youth selecting their own projects and setting their project goals.
Mastery through youth serving as project leaders for the club, or serving as committee chairs or officers.
Generosity through community service projects, or serving as a mentor/buddy for a new 4-H member.
Adapted from 4-H Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development, Dr. Cathann Kress, 2004
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ANIMAL PROJECT UPDATES
LOOKING FOR ADULT LEADERS
Youth in Sauk County have expressed interest in participating in several team events related to animal science. Preparing for one of these events takes time, and an adult or two or three who are willing to lead. We are looking for some adult leaders who would be willing to help youth practice and prepare for these events. o Meats Judging - is a contest which tests the
knowledge of youth in placement of carcass and retail cut classes, carcass grading, retail cut identification and a quiz. State contest is typically on a Saturday close to Valentine’s Day.
o Skillathon – contest consists of a written quiz; around 8 different learning stations such as breed identification, feed identification, and equipment identification; as well as around four team activities such as demonstrating evaluation skills. State contest is typically on the first Saturday in March.
o Quizbowl - 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. State contest is typically on the first Saturday in March.
For more information on all of these events: fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4haganimalscience/livestock/ Adults who are interested in helping with any of the above teams, please contact Meg at [email protected]
SAUK COUNTY MEAT ANIMAL SALE
EDUCATIONAL POINTS It is never too early to start thinking about earning the two minimum Meat Animal educational points that each youth will need to in order to be in the Meat Animal Sale at the Sauk County Fair. Meat Animal 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 can be found on the Sauk County Fair website at http://saukcountyfair.com/exhibitors/sauk-county-meat-animal-sale/
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.
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.
BEEF PROJECT
BEEF WEIGH-IN DAY Attention all those who are enrolled in the Beef Project. If you plan on showing a market steer or market heifer at the 2020 Sauk County Fair, your animal(s) must be weighed in on Saturday, February 1 from 8AM-noon in Progress Hall at the Sauk County Fairgrounds.
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, longtime Extension Dairy Specialist. County Award winners are eligible to compete for 15 statewide awards. The top 4-H member that is a JUNIOR in high school as of January 1, 2018 will be offered a $5000 scholarship to attend UW Madison in the Dairy Science department. 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 involvement and accomplishments in the 4-H Dairy Project. E-mail Meg at [email protected] for the application materials. Completed applications are due to the Sauk County office by Wednesday, February 19.
EXOTIC PROJECT MEETING 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:
January 20 – Monday – Room B30
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 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]
University of Wisconsin-Extension - Sauk County West Square Building (WSB) Phone: (608) 355-3250 505 Broadway 711 for Wisconsin Relay Baraboo, WI 53913 Meg Sage - 4-H 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.
Please check most current Clover Comments, for updated schedules and events.
January 2 - Horse and Pony Project Meeting, 7PM, WSB B24 9 - Super Saturday deadline for registration forms and fees
before 4:30 in Extension Office 15 - Items due for February/March Clover Comments 16 - State 4-H Town Hall, 6:30PM-8:30PM, UWEX 20 - Exotic Project Meeting, 6:30PM-7:30PM, WSB B30 23 - Junior Leader Council Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB B24 25 - Super Saturday, 8:30AM registration, Baraboo HS 28 - Senior Leader Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX February 1 - Deadline for photos to be emailed to Michele Kempfer
for possible inclusion in 2020 4-H Calendars 1 - Beef Weigh-in, 8AM-noon, Progress Hall at Sauk
County Fairgrounds, required for all market steers and market heifers
5 - Tractor Safety Registration deadline UWEX 6 - Horse and Pony Project Meeting, 7PM, WSB B24 13 - Project Leader Training, 6:15PM-8:45PM, UWEX, RSVP by Monday, February 10 17 - Registration deadline for State 4-H Livestock
Quizbowl and Skillathon Contest 18 - Tractor Safety Class, 4:30PM-8:30PM, St. Peters
Lutheran Church, 325 Mill Street, Loganville 18 - Exotic Project Meeting, 6:30PM-7:30PM, WSB B24 24 - Rabbit Project Meeting, 6:30PM-8:30PM, WSB B30 25 - Tractor Safety Class, 4:30PM-8:30PM, Loganville 25 - Senior Leader Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX 26 - Performance Arts Festival Registration deadline 27 - Junior Leader Council Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB B24 March 1 - State Fair Sesquicentennial and Century Farm
Applications due to State Fair Park 3 - Tractor Safety Class, 4:30PM-8:30PM, Loganville 5 - Horse and Pony Project Meeting, 7PM, WSB B24 7 - State 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest,
UW Madison Campus, 9AM 10 - Tractor Safety Class, 4:30PM-8:30PM, Loganville 12 - Volunteer Orientation, 6:15PM-8:45PM, UWEX, RSVP by Monday, March 9 15 - Items due for April/May Clover Comments 16 - State 4-H Foundation scholarship applications due to
Foundation office in Madison 17- Tractor Safety Class, 4:30PM-8:30PM, Loganville 19 - Exotic Project Meeting, 6:30PM-7:30PM, WSB B24 21- Performance Arts Festival, CAL Center, Reedsburg 24 - Senior Leader Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX 24 - Rabbit Project Meeting, 6:30PM-8:30PM, WSB B30 26 - Junior Leader Council Meeting, 6:30PM, UWEX 28 - Tractor Safety Driving Test, Loganville 28-29 - State Camp Counselor Training, Upham Woods 31 - Club Leader Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX
April 2 - Horse and Pony Project Meeting, 7PM, WSB B24 3 - 4-H Summer Assistant application materials due 10 - 4-H Summer Assistant Interviews, UWEX 15 - Camp Scholarship applications due to Meg 16-20- Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama 20 - Exotic Project Meeting, 6:30PM-7:30PM, WSB B30 23 - Junior Leader Council Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB B24 25-26 - State Camp Counselor Training, Upham Woods 28 - Senior Leaders Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX 29 - Rabbit Project Meeting, 6:30PM-8:30PM, WSB B30 May 2 - Sheep and Goat Weigh-in–Required for all Market
Sheep and Goats-typically the first Sat in May 2-3 - State Camp Counselor Training, Upham Woods 15 - Items due for June/July Clover Comments 17 - Fair Entry Deadline – all done online 18 - Exotic Project Meeting, 6:30PM-7:30PM, WSB B30 21 - Rabbit Project Meeting, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Fairgrounds 23 - State Fair Animal Identification deadline 26 - Senior Leader Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX 28 - Junior Leader Council Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB B24 June 2020 5-14 - American Sprit East possibly 10-18 - American Sprit East possibly 13-21- State CWF Trip 15 - Meat Animal Sale Point Forms due to Fair office 16 - Senior Leader Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX - One
week earlier avoid youth conference 18 - Cloverbud Day Camp 20 - Fairgrounds Clean-up Day, 9AM-noon 21-24 - 4-H Junior Camp, Upham Woods 22-25- State 4-H and Youth Conference – Madison 22 - Rabbit Project Meeting, 6:30PM-8:30PM, WSB B30 24 - All money and stubs for calendar sales due to UWEX 25 - Junior Leader Council Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB B24 27 - Teen Exploration Day – For 6th-8th graders, Discovery
Building - UW Madison Campus July 2020 3-12 - American Sprit East possibly 4-12 - State CWF trip 6-12- Sauk County Fair 16-18 - 4-H Junior Camp, Upham Woods 19-22 - 4-H Junior Camp, Upham Woods 21 - Cloverbud Day Camp 23 - Cloverbud Day Camp 25 - 3-5th Grader Day Camp, 9AM – 4PM 28 - Senior Leader Meeting, 6:30PM, WSB UWEX 30 - Club Leader and Countywide Project Leader Meeting, 6:30PM-9PM, WSB B24
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8:30 – Registration Opens
9:00 AM – Event Begins with Welcome Session – Cafeteria
9:20AM-10:20AM – Session One
Cloverbuds
Cloverbuds will be assigned to THREE different rooms, and will participate in 2 out of 3 morning sessions. Clover Bud Session (K-2) (Parents are encouraged to help – parents serving as Cloverbud helpers still need to register and pay $6)
Youth and Adults
Do You Speak Dog? (Katie Cook) (Repeat in Session 2). Do you understand what a dog is trying to tell you with their body language? Come to this session and learn to speak dog. . Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
All About Goats! (Dakota Draves & Calvin Larson) (Repeat in Session 2). Participants will learn about different breeds of goats, identify goat body parts and learn about medication safety and proper administration. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Preparing for Dairy and Livestock for Showing (Alana Voss) (Repeat in Session 2). This session will provide youth the opportunity to learn about how to prepare their animals, and what’s in a show box. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Rabbits! Rabbits! Rabbits! (Kim Klicko) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn about different breeds of rabbits, what makes them special and why they might be the perfect 4-H Project for you. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Exciting Exotic Animals (Bobbi & Nick Hartley) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn about all of the animals in the Exotic Animal Project: mini-donkeys, llamas, alpacas, goats and more! Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Baking Basics (Shalome & Katey Ullmann) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn about basic baking and mixing skills. Limit 15
A Paint Along Project (Courtney Haggard) (Repeat in Session 2). Follow step-by-step instructions to complete your own work of art! Previous painting experience NOT necessary. Limit 15
Curtain Call (Adeline Nolden & Ella Klink) (Repeat in Session 2). Have fun with skits, improve and learning the basics of theatre. Limit 25
Project SMART Goals and Vision Boards (Billie-Jo Brusveen) (Repeat in Session 2). Do you start your record books in July? Not this year! Fun and creative ways to plan goals for your 4-H year. Limit of 25
Coding for Fun (Mason & Jesi Betley) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn simple computer coding and how to add cool effects to make the computer come to life. Limit 15
Knitting 101 (Clara Weiss, Ella Yanke & Ruby Taggert) (Repeat in Session 2). Ever wondered how to knit? Yarn and needles donated by DMarie Knit and Fiber in PDS. You will go home with everything you need to finish making a scarf. Limit 10
My Space, Your Space (Jessica Kaehny & Amanda Deppe) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn about personal boundaries by participating in different activities while also learning about respect for yourself and others. Limit 25
Cup Gardening (Jada Hooks) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn about and plant a couple of different plans in small cups. Limit 15
Rockets Away (Jenna Beisbier) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn all about aerospace and the rocketry project. Limit 15
Officer Training (Bethany & Kendra Perea) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn all about officer roles, how to run an effective meeting, how to make a proper motion and much, much more. Limit 25
Woodworking for Art and Function (Greg Hollenbeck) (Repeat in Session 2). Learn how to work with different types of wood with or without a plan in mind Limit 20
Adults Only
Volunteer Orientation – Must attend session 1 and session 2 Learn how to be a volunteer in the 4-H Program.
10:25AM-11:25AM – Session Two
Cloverbuds – information the same as in session 1 Youth and Adults
Do You Speak Dog? (Katie Cook) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
All About Goats! (Dakota Draves and Calvin Larson) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Preparing for Dairy and Livestock for Showing (Alana Voss) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Rabbits! Rabbits! Rabbits! (Kim Klicko) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Exciting Exotic Animals (Bobbi and Nick Hartley) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Baking Basics (Shalome Ullmann & Katey Ullmann) (Offered again in Session 2). Learn about basic baking and mixing skills. Limit 15
A Paint Along Project (Courtney Haggard) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 15
Curtain Call (Adeline Nolden & Ella Klink) (Offered again in Session 2). Limit 25
Project SMART Goals and Vision Boards (Billie-Jo Brusveen (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25
Coding for Fun (Mason & Jesi Betley) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 15
Knitting 101 (Clara Weiss, Ella Yanke & Ruby Taggert) (Repeat of Session 1 Limit 10
My Space, Your Space (Jessica Kaehny & Amanda Deppe) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25
Cup Gardening (Jada Hooks) (Repeat of Session 1) Limit 15
Rockets Away (Jenna Beisbier) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 15
Officer Training (Bethany & Kendra Perea) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25
Woodworking for Art and Function (Greg Hollenbeck) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 20
11:30AM – 12:15PM – Lunch – included $12 participant registration fee or $6 adult helper fee
Sauk County 4-H Super Saturday – January 25, 2020 Location: Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Fee of $12 per youth/adult attending session OR $6 for adult helpers, or those just eating lunch
Registration deadline before 4:30PM - Thursday, January 9, 2020
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12:20 PM-1:20PM – Session Three
Cloverbuds - Information the same as in session 1 – except Cloverbuds will be assigned to 2 out of 3 afternoon sessions. Youth and Adults
Clicker Training: Tricks and Dogs (Katie Cook) (Repeat in Session 4). Learn how to use a clicker to start or improve your dog training skills. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Carriage Driving 101 (Abel Littlegeorge & Jamie Owen) (Repeat in Session 4). Come and learn about horse carriage driving. The equipment that is needed and how to properly use the equipment. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Livestock Jeopardy (Sydney Bailey) Repeat in Session 2). Participants will be tested on their livestock, meat animal sale and Sauk County Fair knowledge. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Life at State Fair with the Dairy Group (Members State Fair Dairy Crew) (Repeat in Session 4). Interested in showing your animals at State Fair? Come and learn from the experts, all about the fun and learning while showing. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
All about Meat Science (Tom Betley) (Repeat in Session 4) Attend this session and learn all about the Science behind meat. You will learn how to evaluate different cuts of meat and pick out the best cuts. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Pets Health and Safety (Jamie & Dean Wallace) (Repeat in Session 2). Come and learn how to keep your pets safe. You will identify household hazards for pets; create an emergency plan and rescue signs for pets. Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Amazing Robots (Mike Pullen) (Repeat in Session 4). Introduction to robotics using super-cheap brains and household parts. Limit 15
Let’s String Art! (Adeline Nolden & Kendra Perea) (Repeat in Session 4). We’ll string you along on to nail a GREAT exhibit. Limit 15
Miss Representation (Jessica Kaehny & Amanda Deppe) (Repeat in in Session 4). Participants will watch a film, analyze the media for stereotypes and learn how you can help create change. Limit 25
Arm Knitting (Pat Wagner) (Repeat in Session 4). Learn the basics of arm knitting and creating fun exhibits. Limit 15
Entomology (Silas & Courtney Haggard) (Repeat in Session 4). Come and learn about insects, where to find them; how to identify them; and how to display them. Limit 20
Woven Bracelets (Yana Pullen & Maya Ferrara-Hunter) (Repeat in Session 4). Choose your favorite thread colors and make woven bracelets. Learn several different patterns to create your own unique bracelet. Limit 15
Improving Your Photography Skills (Chris Shepherd) (Repeat in Session 4). Learn how to take better photos with whatever camera you have from a DLSR to a cellphone. Bring your camera with you. Limit 20
Fairy House Building (Jenna Beisbier) (Repeat in Session 4). Learn all about creating a Fairy House. Participants will build their own Fairy House in this session. Limit 15
Healthy Snacks (Ryann & Jesi Betley) (Repeat in Session 4). Make fruit smoothies, power bars/granola and other fun snacks. Limit 20
Robotic Metal Art (Briella & Billie-Jo Brusveen) Create people, animal and much more using items from your household junk drawer. Limit 20
The Art of Glass Etching (Michele Kempfer and Annalisa Lemelin) Create some AWESOME items with this simple process. Limit 25 Adults Only
4-H 101 - (Korie Klink, Ellie Lankey & Sandy Miskowiak-Larsen) (Repeat in Session 4). Is your family new to the 4-H program? Still trying to figure out how everything works? Attend this session and get those questions answered. Limit of 25
Annual Leader Training – Must attend session 3 and session 4 – Learn about how to keep older 4-H members engaged in your 4-H Club. Create opportunities for Youth Leaders, Project Leaders and educational sessions within your club meetings.
1:25PM-2:25 PM – Session Four
Cloverbuds – information the same as in session 1 – except Cloverbuds will be assigned to 2 out of 3 afternoon sessions. Youth and Adults
Clicker Training: Tricks and Dogs (Katie Cook) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Carriage Driving 101 (Abel Littlegeorge and Jamie Owen) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Livestock Jeopardy (Sydney Bailey) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Life at State Fair with the Dairy Group (Members of past State Fair Dairy Crews) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit 25 (.5 of a point)
All About Meat Science (Tom Betley) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit 25 (.5 of a point)
Pets Health and Safety (Jamie and Dean Wallace) (Repeat of Session 1). Limit 25 (.5 of a livestock point)
Amazing Robots (Mike Pullen) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 15
Let’s String Art! (Adeline Nolden and Kendra Perea) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 15
4-H is International (WI State 4-H International Program (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 25
Miss Representation (Jessica Kaehny and Amanda Deppe) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 25
Arm Knitting (Pat Wagner) Arm Knitting (Pat Wagner) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 15
Entomology (Silas Haggard and Courtney Haggard) (Repeat of Session 3) Limit of 20
Woven Bracelets (Yana Pullen and Maya Ferrara-Hunter) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 15
Improving Your Photography Skills (Chris Shepherd) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 20
Fairy House Building (Jenna Beisbier) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit 15
4-H Is International – Being a Global Citizen (WI State 4-H International Program – Michele Kempfer & Kay Hobler) Learn about being a Global citizen through the eyes of our 4-H Exchange students. They will share some of their culture and experiences! Limit of 25
Adults Only
4-H 101 (Korie Klink, Ellie Lankey & Sandy Miskowiak-Larsen) (Repeat of Session 3). Limit of 25
2:30PM – 2:45PM Wrap-up, Evaluation and Door Prizes – Cafeteria 13
SAUK COUNTY 4-H SUPER SATURDAY REGISTRATION FORM Location: Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Fee of $12 per youth/adult attending session OR $6 for adult helpers, or those just eating lunch
Event Date – Saturday, January 25, 2020 Registration Deadline – Thursday, January 9, 2020
Name: Grade: Or ADULT Email: _________________
Adults please circle ONE of the following options: Attending sessions Clover Bud Helper Just eating lunch
USE a SEPARATE form for EACH Person registering.
Mark 1 for your first, 2 for your second, and 3 for your third choice for EACH session. Sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 9, 2020 before 4:30 PM, Payment must be received with registration form. Fees must be included with your registration form. Make your check payable to: Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders
Mail to: Extension Sauk County, Attn: Super Saturday Registration, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913
Reimbursements will be granted if the Extension office is notified in writing (email) one week prior to the event. Registering for the Super Saturday Event gives Extension Sauk County the right to publish, and copyright your image (including audio or photography) for educational programs, websites and promotion of Sauk County 4-H, unless you check here ______________________
Session One ______Clover Buds (K-2) ______ Clover Bud Helper
Youth and Adults ______ Do You Speak Dog? (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
______ All About Goats! (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
______ Preparing Dairy and Livestock (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
______ Life at State Fair with Dairy (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
______ All About Meat Science (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
______ Pets Health and Safety (.5 point) (limit 25)
______ Amazing Robots (limit of 15)
______ Let’s String Art (limit 15)
______ Miss Representation (limit 25)
______ Arm Knitting (limit 15)
______ Entomology (limit 20)
______ Woven Bracelets (limit 15)
______ Improving Your Photography Skills (limit 20)
______ Fairy House Building (limit 15)
______ Healthy Snacks (limit 20)
______ 4-H Is International (limit 25) Session 4 ONLY
Adults Only: ______ 4-H 101 (limit 25)
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SAUK COUNTY 4-H SUPER SATURDAY REGISTRATION FORM Location: Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Fee of $12 per youth/adult attending session OR $6 for adult helpers, or those just eating lunch
Event Date – Saturday, January 25, 2020 Registration Deadline – Thursday, January 9, 2020
Name: Grade: Or ADULT Email: _________________
Adults please circle ONE of the following options: Attending sessions Clover Bud Helper Just eating lunch
USE a SEPARATE form for EACH Person registering.
Mark 1 for your first, 2 for your second, and 3 for your third choice for EACH session. Sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 9, 2020 before 4:30 PM, Payment must be received with registration form. Fees must be included with your registration form. Make your check payable to: Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders
Mail to: Extension Sauk County, Attn: Super Saturday Registration, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913
Reimbursements will be granted if the Extension office is notified in writing (email) one week prior to the event. Registering for the Super Saturday Event gives Extension Sauk County the right to publish, and copyright your image (including audio or photography) for educational programs, websites and promotion of Sauk County 4-H, unless you check here ______________________
Session One ______Clover Buds (K-2) ______ Clover Bud Helper
Youth and Adults ______ Do You Speak Dog? (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
______ All About Goats! (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
______ Preparing Dairy and Livestock (worth .5 point) (limit 25)
