Trempealeau County 4-H Newsletter MAY 2017 CLOVER disPATCH inside this issue: Calendar 2 Club Minutes 3-4 MAQA/Ed Event 5-6 Racing Results 7 Get Outdoors Day 8-9 Dairy Information 10-13 4H Programs and Events 14-17 Tractor Safety 18-19 WI State Fair Info 20 Fair Information 21-26 Leaders Board 27-28 Forms 29-31 Trempealeau County UW-Extension Office 36245 Main St. Po Box 67 Whitehall, WI 54773 Phone: (715) 538-2311 Ext. 210 Fax: (715) 538-1974 Website: hp://trem pealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ Facebook: hps:// www.facebook.com/ TrempealeauCounty4H? ref=stream Thank you to the Trempealeau Trusty Workers 4-H Club for helping out the Masonic Lodge with their Pancake Breakfast on Friday at the Trempealeau County Fair. Hello 4-H Families! Spring is in full bloom and summer is right around the corner. That means that this month’s Clover Dispatch is filled to bursting with information for all your favorite summer 4-H programs! Our Summer Sci- ence Day Camp is back this year and so is our Little Miss and Little Mister Clover program! You can also find information for the upcoming Dairy Month in June along with a whole bunch of other information and opportu- nities so check it out! As we get closer to the County Fair make sure you keep an eye on when you need to sign up. If you are new to the fair then ask your fellow club members what to expect and have them share some tips for navi- gating the fair. If you have been showing at the fair for a while then take some time to reach out to some of your new members to make sure they know what to expect and that they are confident and ready to make the most of their fair experience. The more we work together and share our knowledge the better off we all are. If you are enrolled in one of our many 4-H trips that are sched- uled this summer (including Camp K and Horse Camp) and you would like to request funding from the Leaders’ Board then please do so soon if you haven't already. Funding requests need to be heard before you take your trip at the monthly Leaders’ Board meetings on the fourth Monday of each month in the Tremplo Room of the Trempealeau County Courthouse at 6:30pm. Finally, I want to really encourage you to sign up for our new Get Outdoors Day program on May 20th at Pietrek Park. We have a lot of great programs coming to this event so don’t miss out. There will also be an extra funding request listening session at this event. Sign up today! Adam Trunzo 4-H Youth Development Educator Trempealeau County
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MAY 2017 CLOVER disPATCH
inside this issue:
Calendar 2 Club Minutes 3-4 MAQA/Ed Event 5-6 Racing Results 7 Get Outdoors Day 8-9 Dairy Information 10-13 4H Programs and Events 14-17 Tractor Safety 18-19 WI State Fair Info 20 Fair Information 21-26 Leaders Board 27-28 Forms 29-31
Club Minutes The Lincoln Pioneers held a regular meeting on April 9, 2017 , at the Town of Lincoln Building. Brenna called the meeting to order at 4:15pm. Pledges were led by Mason and Catherine K Attendance was taken with each member present sharing something new or good. Leader Kim read the Secretary Report and stated that minutes from January, February and March needed to be approved. Morgan made the motion, and Oliva seconded to approve all the secretary reports. Alicia read the Treasure Report, Andrea made a motion to approve and Catherine k se-conded. Demonstration by Josie will be held after the meeting. She will be demonstrating Rainbow Skittles Art. Vice President Brenna went through the following Old Business and New Business: Reminded members to submit funding requests to the Leaders Board. Spring Clover College will be held on Saturday, May 20 at Pietrek Park. Adam L was present and shared some of the events that will be available. Cost is $5.00 and will run from 9am-3pm. Lunch is included. If interested, member must sign up. Adam informed the group about the upcoming Boxcar Derby Races. Kim stated that a meeting will be held with those members and parents that will have animal projects to organize decorations at the fair. Meeting TBA at a later date. Discussion was held on the June Diary Days window display. Promotion will need to be up by June 1
st. Parent
Rachael volunteered to lead the project. Animal Science Judging Day will be held on Thursday, June 22. Members learn how to judge animal. The Lincoln Pioneers will be selling Bird Houses as a fund raiser for fund fair expenses. Kim asked that members and parents take a poster(s). The Dairy Breakfast will be held on June 10 and the Lincoln Pioneers have volunteered to do Clean-up. Volunteers will receive a free voucher for breakfast. Clean-up will start around 11:00am-11:30am. Remind-er was presented for members to sign up for Camp K. Details are in the Monthly newsletter. Members took turns talking about projects and events members have done this Spring.
Morgan talked about Art Beat., Ashlyn & Regan talked about the Food Revue Ashlyn also dis-cussed Archery.
There will be no meeting in May. Kim plans to hold a meeting to help families with Fair Prep and Education. Date TBA. Kim also discussed the importance of Record Books, and gave member suggestions on how to keep a monthly log. She plans to hold a meeting designated to working on Record Books in August. Achievement Plaques are in and can be picked up after the meeting. The club signed thank you cards for Arlena for the suc-culent workshop held before the meeting and the Town of Lincoln for use of their building. A motion was made by Rachelle to adjourn the meeting, Andrea seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:10pm.
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Club Minutes
The April meeting of the Silver Creek Valley 4-H Club was called to order on April 9th. Roll call was taken
and there were eighteen members present. Pledges were led by Renee Cooksey. Secretary’s report was read,
Gavin Smikrud motioned approve, and Natasha Kreger seconded, motion carried. Treasurer’s report was read,
Gavin Smikrud motioned to approve the flowers for Angel Tupper’s funeral as well as the Treasurer’s report, and
Brant Robinson seconded, motion carried. For Old Business we had Sheep weigh-in, the pinewood derby race, are
animal science days and Camp Kinnissippewa. For new business there was Galesville Masonic lodge pancake break-
fast as a possible volunteer opportunity, Brant Robinson motioned that we should volunteer and Raylin Cooksey
seconded, motion carried. Also for new business there is Get outdoors day, Little Ms. And Mr. Cloverbud contest,
and Cloverbud bowling fun day. Also a reminder to make sure you 4-H registration is up to date. Condolences to
the Tupper Family, we are sorry for your loss. Thank you to the members that were in shooting sports this year.
The next meeting’s date has yet to be determined but after the meeting we will have Roadside cleanup so come
prepared. For more details contact Mr. Braun. Melanie Robinson moved to adjourn and Zachary Kreger seconded,
motion carried. Meeting was adjourned. Education was a presentation by Kyle Seiling, on the pinewood derby. We
wish all the member participating good luck, and thank Kyle for his wonderful and informative presentation.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE
2017 GRADUATING SENIORS Brian Gamroth—Lincoln Pioneers
Jaydin Guza—Lincoln Pioneers
Allison Hunter—Glasgow Creek Busy Bees
Greg Kube—Arcadia Hummingbirds
Cheyenne Leque—Whitehall Happy Hustlers
Stephanie Leque—Whitehall Happy Hustlers
ShyAnne Olson—Frenchville Cloverleaves
Austin Pederson—Whitehall Happy Hustlers
Madeline Poulos—Hale & Hardy
Bridget Stankey—Trempealeau Trusty Workers
Mark Tupper– Silver Creek Valley
On Thursday, April 20, I left Eau Claire for Space Camp in Hunts-
ville, Alabama! The first night we played games led by awesome
counselors and spent the night in a hotel. We got up at 5 in the
morning to leave by 6 am. Once at Space Camp we got our rooms
and Blue shirt leader and lunch! We learned so much about space,
not only past, but where we are going in the future! My favorite
part was learning about our mission and what my role would be. I
got the honor of being the Commander of the shuttle! I was in
charge of landing the shuttle and making sure everything was ship
shape! We graduated on Sunday and we were awarded a flight pin!
We started home Sunday Afternoon. We sleep on the bus on the
way home. We did stop in Nashville TN for supper at Golden Cor-
ral. I would highly recommend this adventure to all my 4-H friends
in 6th - 8th grade.
Sid Dailey, Arcadia Hummingbirds
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REMINDER
ALL livestock exhibitors MUST BE MAQA certified (market and breeding stock) to be el-
igible to show at the Trempealeau County Fair.
ALSO
All Trempealeau County junior beef, swine, sheep or goat exhibitors must meet MAQA re-
quirements and attend one additional educational event to be eligible to show at the Trem-
pealeau County Fair. Each exhibitor must complete these two requirements prior to the fair
and turn in a signed participation form to the extension office prior to July 1, 2017. This in-
cludes breeding and market classes.
May 18th—Jackson County 6pm-test and 7pm-workshop, please call
715-284–4257 for more information.
June 20th—Jackson County—Melrose Mindoro High School 6pm-test and
7pm-workshop, please call 715-284–4257 for more information.
The following youth have turned in their Educational Event Forms but
have NOT taken the MAQA test/class:
Katie Erickson Nolan Schank
The following youth have completed the MAQA test/class and turned in the
Educational Event form:
Morgan Cooper
Kimberly Cooper
Brianne Cooper
Hailey Cooper
Sid Dailey
Carter Giemza
Haley Giemza
Brinna Goplin
Vaida Goplin
Britta Hooverson
Makenna Hooverson
Catherine Hurlburt
Alanna Hurlburt
Amber Lawry
Carley Lawry
Sawyer Pederson
Zach Sirianni
Elizabeth Sirianni
Paige Subra
Brianna Walske
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The following youth have taken the MAQA but still need to turn in their
additional Educational Event forms.
(The forms are due to the Extension Office by July 1st)
Hunter Andersen
Reid Bakeberg
Lidia Bakeberg
Claire Corcoran
Olivia Corcoran
Shane Corcoran
Cody Dooley
Isiac Filla
Noah Filla
Sophia Filla
Vince Filla
Shad Goplin
Anthony Grandt
Brooklyn Grandt
Gracie Grandt
Hailyn Kamrowski-Grandt
Jayden Guza
Rylie Guza
Johanna Haines
Aleah Hunter
Blake Johnson
Tyler Johnson
Annalese Lamke
William Loewenhagen
Dawsyn Lyngen
Dayne Lyngen
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MAQA/EDUCATIONAL EVENT
Delaney Lyngen
Elizabeth Mack
Isabelle Mooney
Olivia Mooney
Anthony Oldendorf
Ryan Oldendorf
Lylah Pederson
Gus Poulos
MJ Poulos
Madeline Poulos
Randy Pronschinske
Rylie Pronschinske
Morgan Przybylla
Alexis Schank
Alyssa Schank
Noah Schank
Jackson Shramek
Isaak Simmons
Alex Stevens
Matt Stevens
Cami Subra
Josh Vaaler
Justice Vaaler
Mercy Vaaler
Austin Ziegler
Thomas Ziegler
If you do not see your name on either list and you plan on showing livestock at the Fair
you will need to have the MAQA class/test and an Educational Event done by July 1,
2017. There are many opportunities for the Educational Event however for MAQA there
are only two classes left in our area.
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Racing Results
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Open to All Youth, K-12! May 20th, 9am to 2pm at Pietrek Park
(N31500 State Rd 93 Arcadia, WI 54612)
Get Outdoors Day is THE perfect chance for you to meet awesome new people, make cool arts and crafts,
learn something new, and see all the possibilities 4-H has to offer!
This year’s Get Outdoors Day will be held on May 20th at Pietrek Park between Arcadia And Independence
The cost is only $5 for the entire day and includes 2 slices of pizza for lunch!
You can attend from 1-3 sessions during the day and learn about a whole bunch of really awesome (and
useful) stuff! The event will last from 9am until 2pm and include three sessions
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT SO BE PREPARED FOR RAIN.
There are several shelters available on site but dress appropriately for the elements!
There will be a listening session for 4-H trip funding at this event. Contact us to arrange a meeting with
the Leaders’ Board
Session 1—9:00am—10:15am (continued) Dog Obedience and Agility (Part 1 of 2) Instructor: Dog Project Grades: Any Class Size: 30
Do you want a stronger bond with your dog? The dog project will be offering a class that allows you to work with your dog on basic obedi-ence. The dog project will also be bringing their agility equipment so you and your dog will have the opportunity to do some jumps, tunnels, and other agility activities.
Participants will need an adult present if bringing a larger dog.. Dogs must be up to date with shots and bring a copy of shot records, in case we need them. Bring water for your dog and treats. Owners are respon-sible for cleaning up after their dogs. (This workshop lasts 2 full sessions so you will sign up for both on the form) Fun with Robots
Instructor: Adam Trunzo Grades: 3rd and up Class Size: 12
We will be spending some time learning how to program actual Lego robots and make them spin, lift, push, and move around!
Session 1—9:00am—10:15am Cloverbud Arts & Crafts Instructor: 4-H Ambassadors Grades: K-2nd Class Size: 20 This workshop will include making all sorts of fun summer and outdoor themed crafts that participants can take home so get ready to cut, glue, color and glitter your way to a great time! Outsmarting Poisonous Plants Instructor: Steve Okonek Grades: Any Class Size: 15 Our UW-Extension Ag Educator is a master of outsmarting our local harmful and poisonous plants and will teach you all of his tips and tricks to avoid these itchy intruders!
Yoga for Kids! Instructor: Amanda Hegge Grades: 3rd and up Class Size: 15 Local yoga instructor Amanda Hegge is stopping by to get us up and moving with some fun and stretchy Yoga games! All you need to bring are some clothes that will let you stretch and move around.
Prairie Fun with Wiscorps! Instructor: Wiscorps Staff Grades: Any Class Size: 25 Make a seed bomb, learn all about prairies and meet one of our critters (box turtle or snake ) to visit with the group! You can also meet some of the cool Wiscorps staff who do environmental projects all over the region
Session 2—10:20am-11:35am Dog Obedience and Agility (Part 2 of 2) Instructor: Dog Project Grades: Any Class Size: 30 This is the second half of the dog obedience and agility program so make sure that you sign up for both on your registration form.
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Get Outdoors Day! Session 2—10:20am-11:35am (continued) All About Bees!
Instructor: Pat Malone Grades: Any Class Size: 15
Come learn all about our friendly buzzing neighbors. Local bee expert Pat Malone will tell us all about the different buzzing critters in our neighbor-hoods and we will make bee nesting houses that we can take home.
Rockets to the Rescue!
Instructor: 4-H Ambassadors Grade: Any Class size: 20
We will be blasting off by making our very own air powered paper rockets. Then we will go out and launch them using only the power of air. If you love things that fly around and blast off then this is the place for you!
Treasure Hunt
Instructor: 4-H AmbassadorsGrades: 3rd and up Class Size 20
We will be using maps, compasses, secret codes, and our brains to find clues , solve mysteries, and find some treasure!
Prairie Fun with Wiscorps!
Instructor: Wiscorps Staff Grades: Any Class Size: 25
This is a repeat of the first session. See front for details
Gadgets and Gizmos!
Instructor: Amanda Hegge Grades: Any Class Size: 12
Come learn about electronics and build your own gadget that lights up, buzz-es and spins! We will use all sorts of electronic toys to make our very own unique creations .
Session 3—12:30pm-1:45pm Exploring Electronics!
Instructor: 4-H Ambassadors Grades: Any Class Size: 12
We will be digging deeper into what makes electronics work. W e will build cir-cuits with all different parts that do all sorts of wonderful things from singing a song to making art!
Hooves, Paws and Claws!
Instructor: 4-H Ambassadors Grades: K-5 Class Size: 15
Learn all about the marks different animals make on the ground! We will be using playdough to make paw prints and you will be able to make your very own plaster paw print! We will also run around and play lots of fun animal games
Yoga for Cloverbuds!
Instructor: Amanda Hegge Grades: K-2 Class Size: 12
Local yoga instructor Amanda Hegge is stopping by to get us up and moving with some fun and stretchy Yoga games! All you need to bring are some clothes that will let you stretch and move around.
Dog Agility Demonstration
Instructor: Dog Project Grades: Any Class Size: Any
This session will be a demonstration of dogs that have been through a lot of train-ing on agility equipment and want to meet you and show off their skills. This is a great session to watch, ask questions, and find out how you can get your dog into agility programs.
An Up-Close Look at River Critters
Instructor: Adam Trunzo Grades: Any Class Size: 18
We will be using nets and microscopes to explore the Trempealeau River and see all the crawly bugs and other critters that live there.
Livestock Animal Workshop (counts as educational event for showing at fair)
Instructor: Steve Okonek Grades: 3rd and Up Class Size: 15
We will be discussing various topics related to raising and caring for different meat animals such as swine, sheep, beef, and goats.
2017 Get Outdoors Day Participant Registration Form (Please fill out one per youth participating) Name_____________________________Grade______Parent/Guardian Name_______________________________ Email_________________________________________ Primary Phone _____________________________________ Allergies/Medical Accomodations Needed:______________________________________________________________
Please select your 1st, 2nd, 3rd preference for each session.
We will let you know May 12 which sessions you are enrolled in.
Session 1 9am-10:15am
_____Cloverbud Arts & Crafts
_____Outsmarting Poisonous Plants
_____Yoga for Kids!
_____Prairie Fun with Wiscorps!
_____Dog Obedience and Agility (Part 1)
_____Fun with Robots
Session 2 10:20am-11:35am
_____All About Bees!
_____Rockets to the Rescue!
_____Treasure Hunt
_____Prairie Fun with Wiscorps!
_____Dog Obedience and Agility (Part 2)
_____Gadgets and Gizmos!
Session 3 12:30pm-1:45pm
_____Exploring Electronics!
_____Hooves, Paws, and Claws!
_____Yoga for Cloverbuds
_____Dog Agility Demonstration
_____An Up-Close Look at River Critters
_____Livestock Animal Workshop
Trempealeau County Fair Small Animal Barn Booster ! The goal is to raise $5,000 in funds to support the barn repairs and
added Handicap accessibility needs. Acceptable donations include
clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories, shoes, and linens. Your dona-
tions are tax-deductible.
Please include check or money order payable to: Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders’ Board DUE May 11th!
Return to: UW-Extension P.O. Box 67 Whitehall, WI 54773 Or download a digital copy by visiting: http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/ Or Trempealeau County 4-H on Facebook
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to open your home and life to the exciting world of inter-national exchanges? Learning about other cultures and countries and sharing your cultures and tradi-tions can be done in your own home by hosting a year-long student through Wisconsin 4-H. Please contact us to discuss this great opportunity that awaits!
Students that participate in the Wisconsin 4-H Exchange Program are between the ages of 15 – 18, and will be sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school. They come from Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, The Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithua-nia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Servia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Uzbekistan and Ukraine through the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange Program) run by our U.S. Department of State. We also place Japa-nese, Korean and Mexican students through the LEX, LABO and BFE. Delegate information is available upon request.
For more information, please check out: http://www.states4hexchange.org/year-long/ or call
Lilly Buchholz, WI 4-H International Programs Coordinator at 608.262.2491 or Amber Rehberg, WI 4-H Educational Programs Specialist at 608.262.1557.
INVITATION TO THE 2017 NEW HIGH PROTEIN SHOW
The Northeast Wisconsin High Protein Show will be held on Friday, June 16- Saturday, June
17th, 2017 at the Outagamie County Fairgrounds in Seymour. The show is open to all breeders of high
protein, registered dairy cattle of the Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn
breeds. This is a great opportunity for youth exhibitors and also the “young at heart” to bring your
registered colored breed cattle out for some friendly competition.
Festivities begin on Friday, June 16, dedicating this evening to the youth exhibitors. Junior showman-
ship will begin at 7 PM followed by a sponsored pizza party for the kids and their families to enjoy.
The following day will be the dairy cattle show starting at 9 AM with spring heifer calves. The NEW
High Protein Show Board of Directors hope to provide a great experience for all!
For entry information contact, Kelly Holewinski at [email protected] or 920-822-5472.
You will need to complete a short survey and then you will be able to access all of the activities.
Check out this new resource and see all the great activities it has for the Cloverbuds.
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State 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship Show
State 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship Show in Monroe County August 18-20, 2017 at Tomah Recreation Park
For more info: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/state-4-h-dog-show/
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Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and
Machinery Certification Program An educational program to enhance the safety knowledge and skills for
youth operating tractors and machinery on Wisconsin farms.
The Law… Since 1970, Part 570 of the Child Labor Regulations Subpart E-1, has provided exemption related to haz-ardous tasks for youth age 14 to 15 for employment on farms other than those operated by their family through tractor and machinery certification programs. Wisconsin Act 455 Effective July 1, 1997, no person may direct or permit a child under age 16 years to operate a farm tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on a public road unless the child has been certified as successful-ly completing a tractor and machinery certification course. This does not apply to operation of a farm tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on the road when crossing perpendicular to the direction of the road. Youth must be 12 years of age to enroll in the training program. What’s this means… The new law means that youth operating tractors or self-propelled machinery for their own family on public roads will be required to have certification. Persons violating may receive a $20 fine for the first offense and fines not to exceed $50 for each subsequence offense. To provide youth with the necessary state and federal certification the Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification Programs are being offered throughout the state. This program will:
Provide youth 12 years of age with the necessary requirements to be certified for compliance un-der Wisconsin Act 455.
Meet the federal requirements for Part 570 Child Labor Regulations Subpart E-1, “Occupations in Agriculture particularly Hazardous for Em-ployment of Children under age 16”
The program includes: Hands on instruction for tractors and farm machin-
ery operation Hazard recognition and correction General farm safety knowledge Stresses the importance of a positive attitude to-
wards safety To successfully complete the course youth must:
Attend 24 hours of instruction pass written and driving exams
Wisconsin Act 455 stipulates that the state program is to have the equivalent requirements to the federal tractor and machinery certification. Therefore this course will be taught at a level for 14-15 year old youth. Who should attend?
Youth 14-15 years of age who need the federal certificate of training for employment on farm in accordance with Part 570 Child Labor Regula-tions, Subpages E-1.
Youth 12 years of age who will be operating tractors or self-propelled farm machinery on public roads for their own family.
Youth desiring tractor and machinery safety instruc-tions.
Should your child attend this program? It is your responsibility as parents\guardians to deter-mine if your child is ready to attend a Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification pro-gram. Some facts for you to consider:
82% of fatalities involving youth under age of 16 result from agricultural equipment.
Youth under the age 14 are involved in nine times as many accidents per exposure hour of tractor driving than tractor operators 25-44 years.
Youth under age 15 have higher accident rates for operating tractors on public roads.
Common factors in these accidents were inexperience and lack of maturity to handle the situation. Being ca-pable of reaching the pedals will not help if the child can’t recognize a hazard or anticipate a danger. Gen-erally youth under age 14 do not have the ability to an-ticipate danger, realize the danger and feat in order to prevent an accident. Ask yourself the question “is my child ready to drive a semi-truck?” Assessing your child’s ability to drive a tractor or operate machinery:
Age of child Physical Abilities
Can the youth sit securely in the operators seat and fully depress the clutch and reach all con-trols?
On seats with seatbelts the child should be able to reach all controls
Does the child have the strength needed to shift, steer or hook equipment up to the tractor?
Is the child able to turn and check behind them for traffic and still keep the tractor in control?
Cognitive Abilities Is your child able to recognize dangerous situa-
tions like driving too fast or turning to sharp? Is he\she able to think through situations quickly
to avoid hazards? When given directions does the child follow
them? If the child has difficulty paying attention for 15
minutes in a class, what could happen if his\her mind wanders while driving down the road?
Emotional maturity Does peer pressure cause him\her to show off or
attempt things beyond their ability? Does the child become easily upset when he\she
is unable to do something that he\she wants to do?
Every child is different. Preventing injury to your child may mean saying no and waiting until the child’s abilities develop.
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TRACTOR AND MACHINERY CERTIFICATION COURSE June 19, 20, 21, 23 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)
Eleva Strum High School
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Parent’s Name:
Phone Number:
Birth Date:
School:
4-H Club or FFA Chapter (if applicable):
Registration Deadline June 15th
Cost $15.00
Make check payable to: Trempealeau County Ag Instructors
Return to: Local High School Ag Department
Trempealeau County UW Extension would like to thank the following for their efforts in developing
this program.
Trempealeau County Agriculture Education Instructors
Implement Dealers: Tractor Central, Mondovi and Value Implement, Osseo
Trempealeau County UW-Extension
Other Volunteers
Please bring a sack lunch
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limita-
tions should be made prior to the date of the program or activity
for which it is needed. Please do so as soon as possible prior to the
program activity so that proper arrangements can be made
An EEO\Affirmative Action Employer, UW-Extension provides equal
opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and
DA. Extending the resources and knowledge of the University of
Wisconsin system to the people of Trempealeau County.
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Youth interested in showing market sheep, market swine OR breeding stock (commercial crossbred gilts/wether type ewes & rams) at the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show will need to have their animal projects DNA/RFID identified by the State Fair eligibility deadlines listed below. This identification system allows animals which are DNA/RFID identified through the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) County and State Fair program to meet State Fair Identification requirements if the process is completed (all forms returned and samples on file) by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmarks listed.
Market Sheep and Market Swine DNA/RFID identification deadlines (postmark): Sheep: Monday – May 8, 2017 Swine: Monday – May 8, 2017 *Breeding stock: crossbred gilts/wether type ewes & rams DNA/RFID identification deadline(postmark): Wednesday – June 7, 2017 (postmark)
*Breeding stock being shown in the crossbred, or wether type divisions MUST HAVE DNA submitted even if they are registered with a National Breed Organization (i.e. a registered Hereford gilt with registration papers being shown in the Crossbred Gilt division). *Please Note: Breeding stock with National Breed Organization Registra-tion Papers being shown in the breed divisions DO NOT Need to be DNA/RFID identified through WLIC. (ie. a registered Duroc gilt with registration papers being shown in the Duroc Division does not need to be DNA/RFID identified.)
Market Animals Only: WLIC is coordinating a statewide DNA/RFID identification program for Wisconsin County
and State Fairs.
How do I get my animals identified? DNA/RFID tag identification is only available by going to the WLIC web-site at www.wiid.org. Click on the text “Learn More” under “DNA Program” (lower left-hand side). Print out, complete and mail the request form with payment to WLIC. Make sure DNA and required paperwork is returned to WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification postmark deadlines listed above.
How much will DNA/RFID identification cost? $11 per animal identified for required DNA/RFID tag identifica-tion. If your animal has an existing 840 RFID ear tag you can purchase and submit a DNA envelope separately for $6.00. Be sure to list the existing RFID ear tag number on the paperwork and DNA submission.
Will my County DNA/RFID tag qualify for Wisconsin State Fair? Wisconsin State Fair will accept all DNA/RFID samples submitted through WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark. Samples received after the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark will be accepted; however, the animal associated with the samples will have limited State Fair eligibility. Visit the WLIC website (www.wiid.org) to verify which counties are participating in the statewide DNA/RFID identification program.
Should I notify Wisconsin State Fair that my animal has been DNA/RFID identified? You DO NOT have to notify Wisconsin State Fair at time of identification. Wisconsin State Fair will receive all animal identification doc-umentation from WLIC after the Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID identification postmark deadlines. Potential ex-hibitors are required to submit their Fair entries (online or paper) prior to the June entry deadlines by entering di-rectly with Wisconsin State Fair. DNA/RFID identification is NOT your entry to the Fair.
What if my County is not participating in the statewide DNA/RFID program? No problem! Request Wiscon-sin State Fair DNA/RFID identification through WLIC. Make sure DNA and required paperwork is returned to WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark listed above. If your county is not participating check with them for their requirement deadlines. Questions related to the DNA/RFID identification process con-tact: WLIC [email protected] – 888.808.1910 Questions related to Wisconsin State Fair or entry procedures contact: [email protected] or 414.266.7000
Expectations of Building Monitors is that you monitor the following buildings:
Youth Exhibit Building,
Merchants (Arts and Vegetables) Building,
Explorers Building
If you are the club responsible for building monitor, you must have at least
1 adult or 1 older youth in each building at all times
Thursday 5-7 Frenchville Cloverleaves
Thursday 7-10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs: Sil-
ver Creek Valley (ME), Ettrick Eagles( EX), G/H Creek Busy
Bees (YE)
Friday 10 -1 Trempealeau Trusty Workers
Friday 1-4 Hale & Hardy
Friday 4-7 G/H Creek Busy Bees
Friday 7 –10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs:
Lincoln Pioneers (ME), Whitehall Happy Hustlers (EX),
Sunnyside (YE)
(Leaders Board Members/Meeting)
Saturday 10-1 Lincoln Pioneers
Saturday 1-3 Whitehall Happy Hustlers
Saturday 3-5 Ettrick Eagles
Saturday 5-7 Coulee Clovers
Saturday 7- 10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs:
Frenchville Cloverleaves (ME), Hale & Hardy (EX), Arcadia
Hummingbirds (YE)
Sunday 10-12 Silver Creek
Sunday 12-2 Sunnyside
Sunday 2-Close Arcadia Hummingbirds
Youth Exhibit Building (YE)
Merchants (ME)
Explorers Building (EX)
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Food Stand
2017 Food Stand Schedule
Thursday 8-11 Lincoln Pioneers
Thursday 11-3 Arcadia Hummingbirds
Thursday 3-7 Whitehall Happy Hustlers
Thursday 7-Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult
and/or older youth from each of the following
clubs:
Trempealeau Trusty Workers, Silver Creek
Valley, Ettrick Eagles
Friday 7:30 – 11 Silver Creek Valley
Friday 11-3 Trempealeau Trusty Workers
Friday 3-7 G/H Creek Busy Bees
Friday 7-Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult
and/or older youth from each of the following
clubs:
Lincoln Pioneers, Sunnyside, Whitehall Happy
Hustlers
Saturday 7:30 -11 Hale & Hardy
Saturday 11-3 G/H Creek Busy Bees
Saturday 3-7 Sunnyside
Saturday 7- Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult
and/or youth from each of the following clubs:
Frenchville Cloverleaves, Coulee Clovers, Hale
& Hardy, Arcadia Hummingbirds
Sunday 9-1 Ettrick Eagles
Sunday 1-4 Coulee Clovers
Sunday 4-Clean up Frenchville Cloverleaves
If these times do not work with your club, check with
another club to see if they can switch shifts. Please
let Michelle at the UW Extension Office know also.
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There is a new requirement for any youth who was selected for one of the trips listed below to spend at least two total hours working in the food stand sometime during the Trempealeau County Fair. The proceeds from the food stand directly fund youth trips and serving a shift is an important part of giving back to your community. This can be during your normally scheduled club shift or some other time. Information will be sent out in the summer to choose the dates and times you will be working. Preference for the following year’s trip and award selection will be given to those who meet this requirement.
Trempealeau County CLOVER disPATCH
Fair Grounds Map
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Leaders’ Board
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Leaders’ Board
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Leader’s Board Funding Request Process:
We are publishing the funding request information and form. With new people always coming into the 4
-H program, we want everyone aware of the process to request funds for 4-H camps, trips, and educa-
tional activities. This information can also be found on the Trempealeau County website. Please read
through at your convenience. Instructions-Funding Request Form
The Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Executive Board includes money in their budget to help defray
some costs of 4-H educational trips or activities in which Trempealeau County 4-H members and lead-
ers participate. The amount the Association is able to contribute in a given year depends on the success
of fund raising efforts, the amounts spent in other budget areas, and the number of applicants and lev-
el of requests.
A “Funding Request Form” has been developed for use when an individual or group is requesting mone-
tary support. Only 4-H Sponsored Events will be considered for reimbursement. Use of the form will
provide a consistent, concise approach for obtaining information. Once the Committee engages in dis-
cussion relative to the request, the requestor may be asked to leave the meeting and will be notified by
phone or mail of the Committee’s decision.
The 4-H Leaders Executive Board will evaluate the request and the applicant is asked to follow the
guidelines listed below. Currently, the Leaders Executive Board meets every month except December.
The form should be completed and turned in to the Extension office prior to the Executive Board
meeting and prior to participation in the trip or activity.
Please answer all questions completely so your request receives full attention. Individuals that receive
over $100.00 for a single event are expected to make a live presentation/action center or visual display
at one or more of the following events: Performing Arts Festival, Clover College, County Fair and/or
Summer Picnic. We would like individuals who receive funding for State Teams or major award trips to
help encourage participation in these activities. Participants may be asked to present information about
their experience following the trip or activity. The cost of events not specifically sponsored or co-
sponsored by 4-H or the Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Executive Board will not be reimbursed. A
general club leader's signature is required before sending in the request form to the extension office.
If you should have questions about the form or the dates of the Executive Board meetings, please call
the Extension office at 715-538-2311 x210.
For reimbursement of money:
$30.00 and under ~ Completed “Funding Request Form” sent to the UW-Extension office 7 days pri-
or to Executive Board Meeting and optional in person request at the monthly Leaders Executive
Board Meeting.
30.01 and above ~ Completed “Funding Request Form” sent to the UW-Extension office 7 days prior
to Executive Board Meeting and required personal appearance request at the monthly Leaders Exec-
utive Board Meeting.
A maximum of 50% will be considered for reimbursement of expenses incurred for youth.
Trempealeau County Certified Chaperones’ expenses will be reimbursed upon completion of the form
and if all other requirements have been met.
All Reimbursement of expenses are at the discretion of the Executive Board
