January - Clark County – University of Wisconsin

Clark County Clover Leaf
January 2015
Reminders from the
DECEMBER Issue
4-H Art Lab (p. 8 & 9)
Registration due January 6th
4-H Camp Upham Woods
January 30 & 31st
Speaking & Demonstration Contest (p. 6 & 7)
Registration due January 12th
Contest—Monday, January 26th at 6:15 p.m.
Loyal City Hall
Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl (p. 14)
February 7, 2015
John Muir Elementary School in Portage, WI
9:45 a.m. Registration
4-H Meats Judging Contest (p. 13)
February 14th
12:30 pm Registration
UW Madison, Meat Lab
4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl & Skillathon (p.14)
March 7, 2015
UW-Madison Animal Sciences Building
2015 4-H Scholarship Applications (p. 10)
Due March 15th
Thank You Discovery Day
Coordinators and Facilitators!
Judy Morrow - Lead Coordinator
Youth Activity Facilitators
Susan Stiemann
Fun with Food
Amber Brooke & Monica Williams
Science Experiment with Floam & Snow Paint
Kathryn Roellich & Carrie Morrell
Candy Making
Shawn Ganther
Creative Art
Katie Jorgenson
Photography
Kathryn Lampi
Tied Fleece Pillow Cases
Bonnie Weber
Leather Craft
Dennis Fleischmann
Wood Working
Heather Durrstein
Rabbits
Jessica Thomas
Poultry
Discovery Day Hustle Crew
Brooke Noah
Holly Noah
Hanna Durrstein
Shania Gorton
Grant Koski & His Posse
(Terry, Harlan, Amy, Travis...parents)
MAQA
Parent Facilitators
Joan Buchholz
Amanda Smagacz
Photographer
Jessica Thomas
All participating Parents & Families
January 2015
Page 1
Table of Contents
Page 2................................. Leaders Federation New Officers
Mandatory Leader Training
Last Call for Fair Book Adjustments
Page 3 .................................................................. Floam Recipe
Resource Bins
Dairy Promotion Scholarships
Leatherwork to your club meeting
Page 4....................................... Speeches and Demonstrations
Page 5 ...................................... Horse Association Handbook
Youth Pig Project
Livestock Handbook On Line
Page 6 ................................... Central Wisconsin’s Got Talent
Sheep Clinic
Graduation Celebration at the Fair
Page 7 ..................................................... Animal Science Days
Summer Internship
State 4-H Arts Group
Intra State Exchange
Page 8 ............................................................ Officers Training
Jessica Pralle
Ode to the Spoons
Page 9 & 10 ............................................................. Drama Fest
Page 11 & 12 ........................... Camp Counselor Application
Page 13 - 21 .................................................. Coaches Meeting
Page 22 & 23 ........................................................... Club News
Page 24 - 26 ............................... Leaders Federation Minutes
Page 25 ................................................................... Hollar Here
Page 26 & 27 ............................................The County Minute
4-H Club Leaders
Mandatory Leader training
Monday, February 23
Loyal City Hall
7:00 p.m.
If you are asking yourself ―what does a mandatory
meeting of leaders mean‖...it means just that. One
leader from your club (it does not have to be the
general leader) who is enrolled in 4HONline as a leader
and has completed the 4-H Volunteer Orientation is
eligible to attend.
Congratulate the Leaders Federation
New Officers
President = Marla Lampi
Vice-president = Heather Durrstein
Secretary = Judy Morrow
Treasurer = Melissa Brecke
We are still in need of one adult and one youth member
if you are interested in participating on the Leaders
Federation Executive Board.
Please review the minutes of the December
meeting. We are moving towards meetings
where a leader from each club is invited to join
the meeting and share events happening in their
clubs. We request a representative from various
project areas: Rabbits, Horses, Poultry,
Livestock, Dairy, Shooting Sports, etc. to attend
and give reports on what is happening in these
areas.
Please start penciling in the Leaders Federation
meetings on your calendar!
Last Call for Fair Book
Suggestions
Recommendations
& Changes is
January 5, 2015
Our topic on February 23rd is:
The Road to Retention
Recruiting, Retaining and Maintaining
4-H Membership
January 2015
Page 2
Floam Recipe
2 teaspoons Borax
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup warm water divided
2 ounces. of white school glue
1 1/3 cups of polystyrene beads
Optional: 3-5 drops of food coloring
In a bowl combine 2 tsp. borax with 1/2 cup of very
warm water. Mix until the borax is dissolved. In a
separate bowl combine 1/4 cup of white school glue
with 1/4 cup of water. Once the ingredients of both
bowls are mixed pour the glue mixture into a zip seal
bag. Add the polystyrenbe beads and then add the
borax and water mixture and seal the bag. Once sealed
mix the ingredients of the bag well until the floam is
formed.
You can use more or less of
the borax and water mixture
to create different floam
consistencies. Use more for
a stiffer and more mold-able
floam. Use less to create a
more slime-like floam. We
prefer stiff floam so we used
all of the borax & water mixture. You can add food coloring to color.
Club Leaders
YOU GOT
RESOURCE BINS????
It has come to our attention that many of you
have large resource bins packed with
information. However, I don’t know if that
information is dated and/or if you want to
continue to hang onto that information at your
residence.
Feel free to keep what you know you will use
and bring the remaining pieces to the Coaches
Meeting on the 27th. The UWExtension Office will compile
what we have available and
share that information with all
of you. Thanks!
January 2015
Scholarships Available from the State Fair
Dairy Promotion Board
Application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2015
The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board will
award three $1,000 scholarships, for use during the
second semester of the 2015-16 school year, to third or
fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or
food science degrees at one of Wisconsin’s four-year
universities.
Two additional $1,000 scholarships will be made
available to high school seniors planning to pursue a
dairy-related or food science degree at one of
Wisconsin’s four-year universities or students studying
in a two-year, technical school program related to dairy
or food science.
Applicants will be evaluated on involvement and leadership in ag-related activities, scholastic achievement, and
career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed in midApril, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2015
Wisconsin State Fair.
The application is available at http://wistatefair.com/
competitions/dairy-promo-board/
For more information, contact Katy Katzman at:
(262) 903-6727 or katzman@idcnet.com
$$$$$
Bring a Fair Project Activity to Your Next
4-H Club Meeting!
Bonnie Weber joined us on Discovery Day working
with our youth to create key chains and bracelets. But
there are MANY other Leatherwork options.
Give Bonnie a call and see what
she can work out with you.
You can call her at
715-669-3272.
Page 3
Speeches & Demonstrations
Monday, January 26th
6:15 p.m. at Loyal City Hall
Registrations are due by January 12 by 4:27 p.m.
Via email, fax, snail mail or in person at the UW-Extension Office.
There are 4 categories
Speech
Interpretive Reading
Storytelling
Demonstration
Dynamic Duo
Six Divisions
Identifies the age group and length of the
speech or demonstration.
Speech: mostly memorized with few notes, no
posters or props (a podium is provided)
Explorer
3rd and 4th grade
2—5 minutes
Interpretive Reading: selection can be prose
or poetry, original or selected reading (no
podium)
Novice
3rd and 4th grade
2—5 minutes
Storytelling: story must be memorized,
costumes are permitted, must sit in a chair
Junior
5th and 6th grade
3—7 minutes
Demonstration: is a step-by-step presentation
showing how to do something (individual or
team)
Intermediate
7th and 8th grade
4—10 minutes
Dynamic Duo: performed by a team of 2 with
any combination of grades; an interpretive
reading with dialogue for 2 (no podium)
Senior
9th to 13th grade
6—10 minutes
Cloverbud
Kindergarten to 2nd grade
2—4 minutes
Please find out more about each specific area at
http://clark.uwex.edu/drama-music-speakingcontests/
This site will give you detailed instructions
regarding rules, requirements, and the
registration form.
Winners in each category will have a cameo appearance
at Drama Fest in March to share their award winning
presentation.
January 2015
If 20 people sign up to
give a speech or
demonstration Agent
Hollar, Chris Hollar will
create a spoken word
piece and share with
you that evening!
Page 4
4-H Horse Association Handbook
The 4-H Horse Association Handbook has now been
updated for 2015! The Horse Handbook is located at:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/onlinpro/
HorseHandbook.cfm
For more information contact:
Pam Hobson
4-H Youth Development Ag/Animal Science Specialist
608-262-9605
pamela.hobson@ces.uwex.edu
Attention Livestock
Sale Participants
The 2015 Livestock Show and Sale Rules
and Regulations have been posted
on –line at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youthdevelopment/project-area-information/
livestock-market-animals/
If you are not able to open the document
(or print it) please contact the
UW-Extension Office at 715-743-5121.
January 2015
2015 Youth Pig Project Announced
The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee is
offering Youth Pig Project scholarships, designed to
assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine
projects that can lead to development of life skills and
career opportunities in the Wisconsin pork industry.
4-H and FFA youth are eligible to apply for a $50.00
scholarship used to offset costs associated with their
2015 pig project. Up to ten $50.00 scholarships will be
awarded. Age divisions are as follows (as of January
1st): 9-12
13-15
16-19
In the application youth must provide project goals for
the year; PQA and/or MAQA certification date; a
simple project budget; future goals and how they relate
to the pork industry; and ―why should the WPA select
you for the scholarship.‖
To receive a copy of the application, please contact the
WPA office at 1-800-822-7675 or download the
application from the website at www.wppa.org.
Interested youth must complete and mail the Youth Pig
Project application form no later than February 1, 2015,
to
WPA
P.O. Box 327
Lancaster, WI 53813
Youth who receive a scholarship will be asked to
complete a follow-up questionnaire after their project
year is complete.
In addition, WPA is teaming up with show pig
producers from across the state of Wisconsin to make
this program even more beneficial. In addition to the
$50.00 scholarship awarded by WPA, scholarship
recipients may also be eligible to receive a buying credit
from a cooperating Wisconsin producer. Producers
interested in helping sponsor this program can contact
WPA for additional details.
The Wisconsin Pork
Association’s mission is to
insure the future success of
the Wisconsin pork industry.
WPA represents the interests
of the pork industry members
with a strong emphasis on
social issues, public and
government policies,
environment, animal welfare
and safety.
Page 5
2015 Clark County Fair
Fair Board Meeting Update
Central Wisconsin’s Got Talent
If you can dance, sing, perform, juggle, hoola-hoop, tap
dance, mime, ventriloquist, comedian, you name it—
you can perform it—at the Clark County Fair this year.
The top talent from the Clark County Fair will go to the
Marshfield State Fair and perform with other first place
contestants from the Central Wisconsin Area. Be thinking if you want to participate — more specific information will be on it’s way!
Saturday Night Grandstand 2015
Oil Can Harry will perform 2 shows. Voted #1 Party
Band in West Bend, WI. Check them out at
http://www.oilcan.net/
2016 Saturday Night Grandstand
Vic Ferari
Check them out at http://vicferrari.com/
Also—a nursing area for breastfeeding moms will be
created in the project building.
Graduation Celebration of
The 2015 4-H graduates at the
Clark County Fair
This idea is still being formulated. However, current
ideas are an evening of family fun to recognize our 4-H
graduates stepping into their future.
Some of the possibilities are a
―Street Dance‖,
games, raffle prizes,
and recognition.
Be part of the
planning committee
contact the
UW-Extension
Office to express
your interest in
helping to plan this
event! Christine.hollar@co.clark.wi.us
January 2015
Sheep Clinic
This is the schedule for the ISBA Youth Clinic at WITC
in Rice Lake on January 31.
9:00—10:20 a.m.
Wool Dying
Each young person will get their own skein of wool to
dye using your favorite flavor of Kool-Aid. You will
learn more about the properties of wool and a little bit
about the chemistry of wool dying and have some fun all
at the same time.
10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Professor Justin Luther and his UWRF students
Low-stress sheep handling - moving sheep, restraining sheep
 Condition scoring sheep (how to tell if this walking
ball of wool is thin, fat, or perfect)
 Trimming hooves
 Where and how to give shots if they're needed

11:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Are you prepared for lambing?
Greg Brickner, DVM
Do you have all of the right equipment together to grab
and run to the lambing barn to process those newborn
lambs? Dr. Brickner will help you learn to assemble
your own or "Lamb Backpack" so that you will be
prepared when that first lamb lands on the straw pack.
1:30—2:20 p.m.
Fitting and Showing Clinic
2:30—3:20 p.m.
Skillathon
This will be a fun test all of
the knowledge learned
throughout the day. Prizes
will be awarded in various
age groups.
Registration and further
details are available at the
ISBA website: http://
www.indianheadsheep.com/
Page 6
Save the Date(s)!
State 4-H Arts Group On-line Application
Form is up and Ready to go!
Area Animal Science Day
Attention all 4-Her’s in grades 9-13 interested in
participating in one of Wisconsin's 4-H Arts Groups for
2015.
June 25th
Dunn County
June 18th
Rock County
More specific information will be coming
in future newsletters.
4-H Art Team
4-H Showcase Singers
4-H Drama Company
4-H Press Team
Can all be applied for on-line at:
http://wi.4honline.com
Information, job descriptions, photos, video and timelines can all be found on http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/
Applications forms and audition materials are due January 28 so please spread the word and encourage your
friends to apply!
For more information contact:
Christina Rencontre
4-H Youth Dvlpmt Communication Arts Specialist
608-262-1536
Christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu
Clark County
UW-Extension Summer
Intern Opportunity
Intra State Exchange
This could be YOU! Have you aged out of
4-H but still love the energy and excitement of
working with youth, killing mosquitos, sweating
profusely, and getting dirty!
We need parent leader who would
like to coordinate this group to
explore some part of Wisconsin.
Please contact the UW-Extension
Office at 715-743-5121.
There is even an educational component to the
Summer Intern Position too! To be considered
for this opportunity you should be a freshman
or older in college, trade, or technical school.
If you would like to learn more please contact
Chris at:
Christine.hollar@co.clark.wi.us
This might be the position for you!
January 2015
Page 7
Officers
New Date
and Time…
need at least
10 people to
sign up to
facilitate this
training!
Training
Sunday
February 22
St. Mary’s Church
Greenwood
1:00—6:00 p.m.
ALL Club Officers are welcome!
Jessica Pralle Excels at
National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
Jessica Pralle's high performance at the state 4-H Dairy
Judging Contest earned her a spot on the Wisconsin 4-H
Dairy Judging Team which competed at the North
American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE)
in Lousiville, Ky this past November. Wisconsin placed
2nd overall and was in the top 5 of every breed group.
They also finished 4th in Oral Reasons. Jessica placed
9th high individual.
Pictured below are (L-R): Chaperone Carrie Warmka,
Jessica Pralle, Kristen Broege, Charlie Hamilton, Dawson Nichols, and Chaperone Ralph Uhe
This educational and FUN afternoon into the
evening will include large group activities, team
initiatives, problem solving, communication,
working together and learning Parliamentary
Procedure (with FOOD)!
Officer areas will break out into smaller groups to
learn the specifics of their role on the officer team.
The officer breakdown is as follows:
 President & Vice President
 Secretary, Reporter, Social Media
 Treasurer
 Historian(s), Recreation, Sunshine, etc.
Back in a large group officers will rotate through
their positions as we practice Parliamentary
Procedures as we move motions, request point of
information, yield and vote on how the rest of the
evening will commence.
Please contact Lori by FEBRUARY 16 / 4:30 p.m.
to register your club and the number of officers that
will be joining us for Club Officer Training!
Lori Hendrickson
715-743-5121
lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us
January 2015
Ode to the Missing Spoons
One used to stir, the other used to strain.
Both stainless steal with limitless skill.
Soups, eggs, casseroles, and mints.
Always an excellent dish with a spoon in
the mix!
Page 8
4-H Music Festival
Saturday, March 7
Thorp Elementary School OR Owen-Withee High School
Rules/Requirements and Registration form can be found at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/
Registrations are due by February 20th
There is no overall theme for music presentation; participants should feel free to develop a program of their choice that can be classified in one of the following categories listed below.
GENERAL RULES and GUIDELINES
1. Groups and all soloists must supply any props needed including piano/keyboard and folding chairs.
2. No microphones allowed for any performances.
3. Accompaniment and direction can be by 4-H members or adults.
4. Group performances must be no longer than 15 minutes in length, including set-up and take down. Make sure that your performance, not only the music, singing, etc. but everything you do on stage fits within the 15 minute time limit. If you go over the 15
minute limit, you may be dropped a placing (at the judge's discretion).
5. Solos must be 7 minutes or less - includes set-up and performance.
6. Adult accompanists or directors are not allowed to sing along with their group/soloist presentation.
7. Leaders, parents, and family members, as well as participants, are encouraged to attend evaluation sessions, following their performance.
8. No hay or straw bales, candles or real fire can be used.
VOCAL
1. Must have 3 or more vocalists with or without accompaniment, with or without props.
2. Accompanists may be recorded, but must not include vocals.
INSTRUMENTAL
1. Instrumentalists with standard musical instruments, with or without costumes and props.
DANCE
1. Must have 3 or more dancers.
2. Accompaniment may be recorded, with or without costumes or props.
NOVELTY
1. Must have 3 or more vocalists, instrumentalists or dancers or any combination of these three.
2. Must express themselves and place emphasis on musical expression.
3. Pantomiming to recordings is not permitted.
4. Accompanists may be recorded, but must not include vocals.
SOLOS / DUETS
1. Piano solos and other instrumental solos will be judged separately.
2. Piano and other instrumental soloists must provide sheet music for the judge.
3. Music does not have to be memorized.
4. Vocal solos/duets may have a live accompanist.
5. If using a CD there can be no vocal on the CD.
6. Taped accompaniments are only allowed for instrumental solos.
7. Solos/duets performance times:
K - 4th grade
2 - 3 minutes
5th grade & older
3 - 5 minutes
The Music/Drama/Speaking Committee would like to encourage and recommend that pieces selected for Music/Drama Festival and Speaking
Contest are prepared for these 4-H events and not for other events such as Forensics or Solo/Ensemble. Work should be original work of the
4-H members under guidance of 4-H Youth Leaders or
4-H Volunteer Leaders.
January 2015
Page 9
4-H Drama Festival
Saturday, March 7
Thorp Elementary School OR Owen-Withee High School
Rules/Requirements and Registration form can be found at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/
Registrations are due by February 20th
DRAMA
1. Performances must include two or more actors/actresses.
2. Each group is limited to one play of any length up to 30 minutes, including set-up and take-down time. It is suggested that performances be about 20 minutes in length (if the group wishes to go to State Fair).
3. All actors/actresses must be 4-H members. Director(s) may be 4-H member(s) and/or adult 4-H volunteer(s).
4. A few basic props may be available (upon request), such as a table and chairs. Drama groups should plan to furnish any special
props and sound equipment they need.
5. No special stage lighting or sound will be available.
6. No hay bales, straw bales, candles, or real fire can be used.
7. No prompting/coaching during performances by leaders, parents, or other members.
MINI DRAMA / SKIT
1. Mini dramas and skits can be performed at or in any setting and might include puppetry, creative dramatics, etc. No stage lighting will be provided (beyond the county level).
2. Mini dramas may use props and costumes.
3. Skits use minimal props and costumes (less is better).
4. Performance length can be up to 15 minutes, including set-up and take-down time.
5. All actors/actresses must be 4-H members. Director(s) may be 4-H member(s) and/or adult 4-H volunteer(s).
6. No hay bales, straw bales, candles, or real fire can be used.
7. No prompting/coaching during performances by leaders, parents, or other members.
The Music/Drama/Speaking Committee would like to encourage and recommend that pieces selected for Music/Drama Fest or the
Speaking Contest are prepared for these 4-H events and not for other events such as Forensics or Solo/Ensemble. Work should be
original work of the 4-H members under guidance of 4-H Youth Leaders or 4-H Volunteer Leaders.
Something New at Drama Fest
Cake Decorating Revue - during Drama Fest???
HMMM—What are the possibilities
During Drama Fest our award
winners from the Speaking and
Demonstration Contest will perform
their:
Speech
Interpretive Reading
Storytelling
Demonstration
Dynamic Duo
routines for all participants and
guests to hear. This is another
opportunity for this individuals who
put a lot of effort into the speaking
and demonstration contest to show
their skills in another setting!
January 2015
A lot of time is spent on decorating beautiful cakes for the
Food and Cake Revue with very few people getting to see
the beautiful and talented work our youth put in to decorating a cookie, cupcake, or cake.
Thinking out loud...More people will be able to see the cakes (who wouldn’t normally
get to see this work). We could have a small ―cake decorating station‖ with various
tips for novice’s to try and a possible cookie to decorate and take home.
One other thought is maybe the youth could sell their cakes in a mini-auction near
the end of the day.
Let me know your thoughts by January 21st! Or if this is something you would
like to facilitate during Drama Fest make that notation in your response. Please
email Lori at lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us with one of two responses:
Subject Line: Bring on the Cakes to Drama Fest!!!
OR
Subject Line: No Cakes at Drama Fest
Page 10
4-H Camp Counselor Application
Due March 20, 2015
Name
4-H Club
Address
City
State/Zip
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Grade (at time of application)
Skills or Certifications: ___ First Aide ___CPR
___ AED ___Life Guard Certification
(please bring a copy of these cards to your interview)
Please rank the camps from 1 to3 (1 being your top choice) for which you would like to be a camp
counselor at:
___June 16 and 17 Junior Camp, Overnight camp at Beaver Creek Reserve (Grades 9-13)
___July 15-17
Summer Camp at Upham Woods (Grades 10-13)
___July 21
Cloverbud Day Camp at Rock Dam (Grades 9-13)
___I am a returning intermediate counselor and would like to be considered for Junior Director.
Please rank in order the activities you would like to help with:
___Lead Group Singing
___Swimming/Water Games
___Arts & Crafts
___Evening Programs
___Field Recreation
___Campfire Programs
Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Add additional pages as needed.
1.
Why are you interested in being a camp counselor? State three reasons.
2.
What qualities do you have that would make you a good camp counselor?
3.
Have you had any experience working with groups of youngsters before? Please explain.
4.
What do you like the most about camping? If you haven’t camped what are you looking forward to?
5.
List your hobbies, interests, and skills that you are interested in contributing in your camp
counselor role.
January 2015
Page 11
Each year the counselors and adult staff select a timely and fun camp theme and plan all the camp
activities and programs around the theme. After giving this important topic of “theme” some
thought, complete the following camp plan and submit with your camp application. Only one theme
per camp session will be used, as a result we may not select your theme.
1.
Camp Theme Suggestion(s)
2.
Craft ideas related to the theme
3.
Special programs, sessions, or activities related to the theme
4.
Recreation ideas related to theme
5.
Food/Snack ideas related to theme
6.
Other Suggestions
Potential Counselor/Parent Understanding
“I understand that camp counselors are responsible for helping to plan, promote, conduct, and evaluate camp. I also
realize that campers will view me as a role model and it is important that I set a positive example with my attitude,
words, actions, and appearance. I promise to fulfill my responsibilities as a camp counselor and a role model to the
best of my abilities, and if I am selected as a 4-H Camp Counselor, I will attend the required training sessions on a
date to be announced, follow and support the camp philosophy and rules, and participate fully at camp.”
Applicant Signature:
Date:
“I am aware of my son/daughter’s interest in being a 4-H Camp Counselor and understand that he/she is assuming,
with supervision from my UW-Extension 4-H Agent, a serious responsibility for other people’s children. I support
his/her participation in this activity.”
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Please return this completed (typed) application by March 25 to:
UW-Extension Clark County
Attn: Camp Counselor Application
517 Court Street, Room 104
Neillsville, WI 54456
A complete application includes:
___ Typed application with signatures
___ Letter of recommendation from a 4-H Leader
___ Typed resume of your activities up to this time
___ Copies of any certifications you hold
To secure an electronic version of this application please go online to
http://clark.uwex.edu/camps/
January 2015
Page 12
Clark County 4-H
Volleyball & Softball Coach’s Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Loyal City Hall
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Call To Order
Pledges
Requested Note Taker
Introduction (Name & Club)
Volleyball Tournament
Lead: Jessica Thomas
Anyone else who would like to assist
Dates: April 18th & 19th
Set Up: Friday, April 17th – Need Volunteers (point person ____________)
Recruitment of Volunteers (point person ____________________)
Referees (assign to court)
Line Judges (assign to court)
Singer (national Anthem)
Concession Stand Volunteers (point person ______________________)
Saturday:
Sunday:
Rules & Regulation Review (Recommendations)
Recommended Deadlines – signing up club, full team arrival to court
What when well in 2014
Recommended adjustments for 2015
6. Softball Tournament
Lion’s Club Representative (Welcome)
Lead: ______________________
Dates: July 24, 25, and 26th
Set Up Volunteers (point person ____________)
Recruitment of Volunteers (point person ____________________)
Umpires/Referees (assign to field)
Singer (national Anthem)
Concession Stand
Rules & Regulation Review (Recommendations)
Recommended Deadlines – signing up club, full team arrival
to field
What when well
Recommended adjustments for 2015
7. Pertinent Deadlines
8. Other
January 2015
Page 13
2015 4-H VOLLEYBALL RULES
ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION
A League: Players must be 12 or older as of January 1 (current year).
B League: Players must be 13 or younger as of January 1 (current year).
C League: Players must be 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 years old as of January 1 (current year).
Registrations must be received by March 26th.
There is a charge of $15.00 per team.
NO ADDITIONS ALLOWED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT
Only Clark County 4-H members will be allowed to participate.
VOLLEYBALL ITINERARY
Friday, April 17
Saturday, April 18th
Sunday, April 19th
5:30 to 7 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Volunteers needed
C and B Teams
A Teams
Setting up gymnasium(s)
Neillsville School
Neillsville School Fieldhouse
Old gym
Middle school gym
Elementary gym
C Championship Game
A Championship Game
Follows C games on Saturday
Follows A games on Sunday (1st,
(1st and 2nd place)
2nd, & 3rd place)
B Championship Game
approximately 3:00 p.m.
Follows B games on Saturday
(1st, 2nd, & 3rd place)
approximately 2:00 p.m.
Teams will be assigned to a court.
Then all teams on that court will be drawn for playing order.
th
If more than one club is making up a team we need a roster for each league that they are playing in.
Please identify which players are from which club.
The Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation will be sponsoring a ―Sportsmanship Award‖ for each league.
One club per league will be chosen by referees and coordinators. Each award-winning club will receive
$25 for their club treasury.
CLEAN-UP EXPECTATIONS (applies to all teams)
All clubs must sign up for one time slot per team playing.
Clean up around your person throughout the day.
The last teams to play on a court (1st and 2nd place winners) MUST stay and help clean up.
Garbage bags will be available.
January 2015
Page 14
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. RALLY SCORING
a. Must win by 2 points
b. B and C Teams play to 21 points
c. A Teams play to 25 points
2. At least 5 players must be present to start a game for all leagues.
a. A and B Teams: 5 to 9 players will comprise a team.
b. C Teams can have as many players as they want on their roster and on a court at a time.
3. No more than 3 players may form a line
a. Example a team with 7 players could have the following formations:
1. Three players in the front line, 2 in the middle line and 2 in the back line or
2. Three players in the front line, 1 player in the middle line and 3 players in the back line.
4. All participants must wear tennis shoes.
5. B Teams open palm hits are legal but no catches/lifts are allowed.
a. Sports purpose is to emphasize sportsmanship.
1. There will be members age 13 and under participating in this league, all players are asked to
take into consideration the age of the individuals playing.
6. B Teams: NO SPIKING ALLOWED.
a. Persons in the front may hit open handed (drive the ball) but both feet must not leave the floor no jumping.
7. To start the game and to determine serve, a coin will be flipped and either captains or coaches will
call the coin toss.
8. When a ball is dead (out of play) it will be rolled under the net to the team with the next serve.
9. No jewelry of any kind or metal hair accessories.
a. Medical alert items are exempt from this rule.
Tie Breakers / Playoff for all Leagues
a. In the case of a 2-way tie on a court; teams play one game; winner becomes the court winner.
b. In the case of a 3-way tie on a court; teams draw for a ―bye game‖:
1. The team that receives a bye automatically gets to play in the play-off game;
2. The other two teams play for 3rd place.
3. The winner of that game then plays the team that received the bye for 1 st and 2nd place.
c. The 2-way and 3-way tie-breaker are the same method used for determining overall league
winners after winners are determined from their respective courts.
January 2015
Page 15
A and B Teams the following rules apply:
1.
Substituting can be made only before the team substituting is to serve.
a. Once the ball is served there will be no changing of position or substitutions.
2.
Teams are to rotate in the same manner each game so that all players on the floor have equal opportunity to
serve and play.
3.
In the event of an injury, a team may substitute a player in for the injured player without having the ad
tage of serving.
a. All rotations should be in a clockwise direction with the front line moving one position to the right
and the back line one position to the left.
b. In the event teams are playing with a centerline, the player farthest to the left in the back line will
rotate to the far right position in the centerline.
4.
If a player touches the ball, he/she is considered as having played the ball. If two players hit the ball at the
same time, it is considered one hit and either of those two players may hit the ball a second time.
5.
The ball may be hit no more than three times on one side of the net before passing over to the
opponent's side of the net.
6.
At least 1 girl or 1 boy must be in the game at all times (no all boy/all girl teams).
7.
When a ball touches one of the boundary lines, it is considered in bounds.
a. A player may play a ball outside the boundary lines but must return to his place on the court
immediately.
8.
A ball that is knocked out of bounds by an opponent must be allowed to hit the floor or walls outside the
lines before being touched.
a. If touched and not returned successfully, it counts against the player touching it.
9.
One player may hit the ball twice during the set but not two times in succession.
10.
In the event a ball that is hit strikes the ceiling or any object above the playing floor and does not cross the
net, it may be played by the team that originally hit the ball.
11.
Balls may be legally retrieved from the net providing the other rules such as carrying or catching the ball,
hands in the net, etc., are not violated.
12.
All serves must be hit over the net by the server.
a. If ball hits the net and goes over it is still playable.
b. If the ball does not go over the net the serve is turned over to the other team.
13.
A ball touching a player below the waist is automatically dead.
a. A ball touching a player above the waist is playable.
14.
A time out may be requested by the coach of a team any time the ball is dead.
a. Each team may use only one time out per game.
b. Foot fouls will be called on all serves.
15.
The score is to be called before each serve by the serving team.
a. Failure to do this will not result in a loss of the serve - however, all teams are encouraged to follow this
rule.
January 2015
van
Page 16
16.
A legal serve will be one of the following:
a. A Team can be under- or over-handed
b. B Team must be under-handed
c. Hitting the ball directly off the holding hand
d. Hitting the ball after tossing it from the open hand
e. No spiking of serve, blocking only
You are allowed to serve anywhere behind the service line. Because many younger players are unable to
serve from the official serving line, captains are asked to allow younger members to serve from a distance
close to the net (this should be discussed by the captains and referees before the game starts.)
17.
A player may not reach over the net and hit the ball.
18.
No player may touch the opponent's side of the court under the net.
19.
All calls in both leagues will be made by the referee.
a. Each team must supply a line judge (to be placed at opposite corners) for each game.
b. Line judge must be over 18 years of age.
20.
Clubs are required to have one adult present.
a. This individual may be your line judge, but if at all possible, two adults are recommended.
C Team the following rules apply
1.
Games will be a maximum of 15 minutes in length or 21 points (must win by two points.)
2.
Elementary/junior size volleyball will be used for all games.
3.
The court size will be reduced depending upon original court size.
a. Determined by all coaches at meeting prior to first game played the day of the event.
4.
Clubs are required to have 2 adults present.
a. These individuals will serve as line judges.
5.
Each youth (server) is allowed to serve up to 5 service points; serve will then go to opposing team.
6.
All boy/all girl teams are acceptable if a club does not have enough members for a co-ed team.
January 2015
Page 17
2015 4-H SOFTBALL RULES & REGULATIONS
ELIGIBILITY and REGISTRATION



Only Clark County 4-H members will be allowed to participate.
All team rosters for the tournament must be received by JUNE 15th.
Tournament dates are JULY 24th, 25th, 26th.
No shoes with removable spikes or metal spikes are allowed.
All rubber soled of any type are allowed.
All players will be required to wear shoes.
A League
Individuals 12* and older as of January 1 (current year).
(*Coaches discretion to allow 12 and 13 year olds to play in this league).
B League
Individuals 13 and younger as of January 1 (current year).
C League
Individuals 5 - 10 years old as of January 1 (current year).
Youth may participate on teams from their club in no more than two leagues if eligible by age. Clubs may
have a team(s) in all of the three leagues and are allowed to have as many teams in any one league as
they desire. A member can only be on one team in a league. Two or more clubs may jointly sponsor a
team.
The Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation will be sponsoring a ―Sportsmanship Award‖ for each league.
One club per league will be chosen by umpires and coordinators. Each award-winning club will receive $25
for their club treasury.
If games are to be played on Friday evening every effort will be made to keep those teams within a
reasonable distance of Greenwood.
Championship games for C League will be played on Saturday
Championship games for A & B Leagues will be played on Sunday
January 2015
Page 18
RULES and REGULATIONS
All rules subject to Greenwood Lions approval for tournament play.
These apply to all practice and tournament games.
1.
Tournament games will be 7 innings except for the following:
 12 run rule after 5 innings will prevail in all leagues
 B League: 8 run rule per inning no matter if you have 6 runs and bases loaded – 8 runs only
 C League: batting order or 3 outs per inning/per team
 A League will have a 1-hour time limit
 B and C Leagues will have a 1 hour, 15 minutes time limit
 No new inning will start after the above time limits
 Tournament championship games will all be 7 innings in length
2.
A team may play with either nine or ten players. If ten players are used, four must play in the outfield area.
3.
A & B League: Clubs are required to have a minimum of one (two) boy and one (two) girl (no all boy/all girl
teams) playing on the field at all times. If a club has only one boy or one girl present, they will be required to
play with nine players and take an automatic out when that vacant position is due to bat in the batting rotation.
4.
C League: All girl/all boy teams are acceptable if a club does not have enough members for a co-ed team or
has not been able to combine teams with another club.
5.
All individuals must be enrolled in Clark County 4-H by the April 1st deadline.
6.
A team must have nine players present to begin the game. Teams will wait 15 minutes before starting or forfeit.
A game will not begin unless nine players are on the field.
7.
The home team captain is to specify the ground rules to the opposing team captain and the two umpires prior to
starting time of the game.
8.
The home team will furnish bases and home plate.
9.
Bases will be at least 15 inches in length on all sides. Bases do not have to be anchored.
10.
Base paths will be 65 feet in length.
11.
No jewelry of any kind or metal hair accessories allowed by anyone. Medical alert items are exempt from this
rule.
12.
No consumption of alcohol, smoking or use of drugs will be tolerated by any 4-H members, leaders, coaches,
parents, or umpires regardless of age at games.
13.
No carry-ins of any type (food or beverage) will be allowed during this 4-H activity.
January 2015
Page 19
PITCHERS & CATCHERS
1.
The pitcher must have one foot on the pitching rubber when the ball is released. One step allowed prior to
pitching rubber.
―A‖ league must pitch from 46 or 49 feet
―B‖ league must pitch from 40 or 46 feet
―C‖ league will have adult pitchers
Adult pitcher must be at least 18 years old (does not have to be the same pitcher for all games played).
Pitcher will pitch to their team.
Pitcher is not allowed to play the ball.
4-H member must still play pitcher position (do not stand in front of adult pitcher for safety reasons).
Fielders must get ball back to the 4-H member pitcher to stop runners.
4-H member pitcher must hand the ball to adult pitcher.
2.
All pitches will be of the slow pitch style.
a. No back spin pitches allowed.
b. No fast pitches or rotary-type pitching will be allowed.
c. Any disagreement on this matter will be settled by a consultation of the two umpires.
3.
Pitches must not exceed a maximum arc of 10 feet.
a. A flat pitch will automatically be called a ball in the A League.
b. Umpire discretion will be used during the tournament for the B and C Leagues for arc and pitch speed.
4.
All leagues - if the ball hits the plate or mat it is considered a strike.
5.
All catchers are required to wear a catcher's mask.
6.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. The umpires will determine what shall be deemed unsports
manlike behavior. Intentional walks are considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
UP AT BAT
1.
No throwing of the bat allowed. Violators are automatically called out.
2.
A and B Leagues - bats will be provided for tournament use.
a. No other bats will be allowed. The Greenwood Lions Club will purchase bats.
3.
C League - players may bring own bats for tournament.
4.
Only softball bats will be used. No titanium, double, triple, multi-wall, or bats that exceed 1.2 BPF will be
allowed. All bats will be checked by umpire prior to play.
5.
If an illegal bat is used during the course of the tournament the following will result:
1st offense - one automatic out for team and the bat will be confiscated by tournament committee until the
end of the tournament.
2nd offense - if a 2nd offense occurs during the tournament the individual using the bat will be dismissed from
the tournament.
6.
A League
a. Any combination of two strikes, whether a foul ball or ball hitting the plate or mat will result in an out.
b. Will have 2 strikes and 3 balls.
January 2015
Page 20
7.
B League
a. Batter will be allowed three strikes before being called out.
b. Four balls before receiving a walk.
8.
C League
a. No strikes or balls.
b. Batter will be allowed up to 5 chances to hit the ball.
c. The ball will be pitched up to 3 (three) times from the adult pitcher.
d. If batter still has not hit the ball they will be given 2 (two) chances from the ―tee‖.
e. If batter has not hit the ball in fair play after 2 (two) chances from the ―tee‖ the batter will be out.
9.
All leagues - All fouls are considered strikes.
10.
When the ball is hit in foul territory and is a fly ball and if played on and caught by a fielder, batter is out,
runner may advance at his or her risk.
11.
Bunting is not allowed. A bunt will result in an automatic out for the batter.
12.
The infield fly rule will not be in effect for A, B, or C Leagues. (This means the batter is not automatically out
and the ball must be caught by a fielder).
13.
Base runners will be allowed only one extra base taken at their risk on inbound or out of bounds overthrows.
14.
A batter may not advance to first base on a missed last strike.
15.
Maximum limit of 3 out of the park home runs per team per game. After that the batter will be called out.
Base runners will not advance.
16.
No base stealing will be allowed.
17.
Runners will not be allowed to leave base until the ball is hit. Those who violate this regulation will be
automatically called out.
18.
Batters are not allowed to slide into first base.
a. Sliding will be allowed at second, third and home plates.
b. Runners advancing between third and home plate have the option, and are encouraged, to avoid contact
with the catcher.
19.
Individuals leaving the base path or not touching home plate in attempting to avoid this contact have the option of being called safe and scoring a run, if in the umpire's discretion they would have been safe and had
they not made the decision to avoid physical contact. (We would like to emphasize that this is a judgment
call on behalf of the umpire implemented to decrease the risk of injury to participants.)
20.
Blocking of home plate by any player is illegal.
21.
If there is an injury or disability prior to the tournament, a pinch runner may be used. This notification must
be made to opposing team coach & umpire prior to play. The batter must reach 1st base before a pinch runner is allowed. The pinch runner must be the last out. Pinch runner must be used throughout the game.
22.
Each starter may re-enter the game as long as he/she is placed in the same batting order.
January 2015
Page 21
CLUB NEWS
Beaver Center-Jolly Workers / December / Bailey Bravener
 Pledges led by Mason Malm and Nick Wilke
 Roll call was taken by stating what they wanted for Christmas
 January meeting will be held on January 11 at the Neillsville Public School at 1:00 p.m. as we will be swimming there for our winter outing; members that are on lunch duty for January are asked to bring snacks and drinks for everyone
 Certificates for Perfect and Almost Perfect Attendance were given out
 After the awards were given out, members and their families enjoyed a potluck lunch.
Chili: Minutes not submitted
Christie Mounders: Minutes not submitted
Clover Patch Kids / December / Amelia Petke
 Shooting Sports – Marla Lampi will call the instructors to register Clover Patch Kids interested in attending the courses: Pellet –
Dylan Lampi and Archery –Kathryn & Dylan Lampi, Lori McGuire, Andrew & Amelia Petke
 Bake Sale – Marla will ask if the Withee Sportsman’s Club if the club has approval to sell baked goods at weekend tournaments
for club fundraising
 Community Service Projects: Clothing Drive - club is asked to help with sorting clothing by gender and size on Friday, December 12; Spring Get Together for Senior Citizen
 Upcoming Meetings: January – Action City or Soap Making and February – Perkinstown Winter Sports Area
 Activities following meeting: made homemade pizzas, decorated Christmas cookies, and played Apples to Apples
Golden Clovers: Minutes not submitted
Greenwood Satellites: Minutes not submitted
Happy Valley / December / Bailey Schumacher
 We had sleigh ride and Chris Hollar joined us
 Flag Pledges led by Bailey
 Roll Call was taken by did you like the sleigh ride?
 Will make Christmas cards for the assisted living home. Brittney will coordinate a date to deliver.
 Donations approved: Angel Tree Project, We Care Project, Sherwood Lake Fund, Humane Society
Loyal Lads & Lassies / December / Morgan Reinwand
 Pledges were led by Trevyn Wilke
 Angel Tree presents were handed in to Central Wisconsin Insurance
 We decorated home made placemats and held our Holiday Potluck and played a game
 Next meeting will be held at the movie theatre in Marshfield in January for our winter outing
Lucky Clovers / November / Rachel Stiemann








Roll call was taken with members responding with a new project or activity that they would like to try through 4H this year
Christine Hollar was introduced and gave a short story of how she ended up as Clark County’s 4-H youth agent
and taught us a camp song
Nathan Stiemann and Anna Frederickson gave a report on the bike ride that we took in October
Discussed community service project of buying Angel Tree gifts—we will sponsor 2 youth
Members discussed the possibility of ice skating or an outing to Bruce Mound this winter—tabled until the next
meeting
Members also discussed the possibility of serving a community breakfast—this was also tabled until next month
Members discussed the idea of a Christmas party—will have one with a name exchange
Awards and 4-H plaques were handed out and members enjoyed a pizza party
January 2015
Page 22
Maplewood Badgers / December / Kyle Johnson
 Club activity was gingerbread houses
 Pledges led by Levi Dommer and Cassie Gosse
 New members were introduced
 Small toiletry will be send to Hope Lodge in Marshfield
 Cookies were brought in for nursing home
 Winter activity will be Camp Forest Springs in February
 Talks and demonstrations given by: Cassie Gosse (ACME)
 Next meeting is January 25
Parks Happy 13: Minutes not submitted
Pleasant Ridge: Minutes not submitted
Reseburg Ramblers / November / Brooke Webb
 Pledges led by Seth and Bryann
 Reminded members of Fair Book Contest
 Committee Reports—Hat/Mitten Tree went very well, still selling Seroogy’s Chocolate
 Club will make Christmas cards on the 16th and deliver on the 19th to Oak Brook and we may make Easter crafts for veterans
 Officer Planning meeting went well—discussed club trip (waterpark on March 14 in Wausau)
 Demonstrations given by: Bailey—expanding balloon; Sam—painting with ink; Max—chicken poster; Ben—barn drawings; and
record books
 Next meeting is December 28
Romadka: Minutes not submitted
Thorp Pine Valley minutes not submitted
Town & Country Clovers: Minutes not submitted
Town & Country Partners: Minutes not submitted
Willard/Braun: Minutes not submitted
Woodgrove Workers / November / Megan Simington:
 Ellen hands out record book forms and talks about them
 Pledges led by Jack Wendler and Reina Arndt
 Santa Days is December 13. We approved spending up to $100 on crafts at the October meeting. Bake Sale-will be held during
Santa Days and every family unit should bring in 2 dozen cookies/candy.
 Shirley Lehr has offered to teach crocheting again.
Officer Training
Sunday, February 22nd
1:00—6:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church in Greenwood
Please send your full executive boards! What a great
opportunity for the officers in like positions from a variety
of clubs come together to learn and have fun!
January 2015
Page 23
4-H Leaders Federation of Clark County
December 9, 2014
Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Chris Hollar at 7:10 p.m.
Executive Board Attendees: Lisa Artac, Heather Durrstein, Melissa Brecke, Marla Lampi, Judy Morrow, Hanna
Durrstein, Daniel Stiemann
Absent Executive Board Members: Morgan Hanson (excused) Heidi and Ashley Magnuson
Assembly/Gallery: Susan Stiemann and Joan Buchholz
Election of Officers:
President = Marla Lampi
Vice-president = Heather Durrstein
Secretary = Judy Morrow
Treasurer = Melissa Brecke, Treasurer.
Secretary Report:
Motion was made by Heather Durrstein and seconded by Judy Morrow to accept the October minutes presented in
the November newsletter. Motion Passed. November Leaders meeting quorum was not meet no official business
conducted ergo no November Secretaries report.
Treasurer Report:
Susan Stiemann presented the treasurers report. There is a balance of $61,689.40 in the 4-H account. Susan reported that we do have three outstanding checks that clubs have not cashed. Lisa Artac moved to accept the treasures report as presented. Heather Durrstein seconded. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Heather Durrstein and seconded by Melissa Brecke to increase the line item for the American
Spirit Trip by $2400.00. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Heather Durrstein and Melissa Brecke seconded to increase the line item for the US Space
Camp to $1000. Motion passed after some discussion.
The Federation budget will be approved at the January 27 coaches/leader meeting. The budget committee will meet
and prepare the budget for approval at the Federation meeting on January 13.
Research is still being done with the food stand committee to find the agreement with HCC. Peggy Erickson and
Arlene Stark were on that committee so they will be approached as to the history of the agreement between 4-H and
HCC.
Old Business:
Discovery Day numbers are low at this time but registrations are still coming in to the office. It was decided that
there be a minimum of five per class or the class would be canceled. Grant still needs to reply with the presenters of
the MAQA class. Chris Hollar suggested that the MAQA be held in the afternoon next year so that the youth could
also attend other sessions that are presented on Discovery Day. Officer training will be held on December 29 from
2:15 to 7:30 at the Loyal High School. Some discussion was held about the time of the training. Would it be too
much for one day for the youth involved?
The Federation Board meeting time and place was revisited. The meetings will stay at the ADS building in Greenwood for now. Start time will be 7:15 making it easier for some members to arrive on time. January 27 will be the
mandatory coaches/leader meeting at which time budget will be presented for approval.
(continued on next page)
January 2015
Page 24
New Business:
Discussed securing a full Leaders Federation Executive Board Chris requested active and rigorous recruitment for a
full board. Chris gave precedence to a full Leaders Executive Board with less concern paid to fulfill specific districts.
Brittney Artac will join the board as a youth member. The board has one open youth position that needs to be filled.
Chris Hollar reported that twenty-nine M.E. forms were submitted and she is working on allowing the top two choices
for each youth.
Chris asked how the club resource bins have been used and are currently being used. She would like clubs to return the resource bins so that they can be reviewed to remove outdated material and/or identify what is currently
online. If clubs are actively using resources from the bins she would prefer the clubs to keep those materials and
return the rest. Chris other question was ―do people know these materials are available to be used‖.
Holly Noah has expressed some interest in assisting to facilitate the Intra State Exchange trip but we are in need of
adults to assist. It was suggested that folks will volunteer to help at the first planning meeting.
Foods Revue will be Saturday, May 16th originally slated for the Neillsville Court House from 10 to 2 p.m. Concern
was expressed over the size of the auditorium. Chris reported that the schools are busy because of graduations
and other spring activities. Heather recommended using St. Mary’s Church Hall. Heather is checking into the availability of St. Mary’s Hall and will report back in January.
Chris suggested hosting a graduation party for all members aging out of 4-H on Friday night of the fair. This would
give the youth something to look forward to and would also give the graduation members a better chance to be recognized as many are at school during the 4-H Awards Banquet.
Chris volunteered to review and revise the by-laws, constitution and standing rules and bring back to the board for
approval at the January 13th meeting. Then vote on the proposed adjustments at the mandatory leader meeting in
February. All agreed that was a good idea.
Chris mentioned that she has been attending 4-H club meetings and a concern that was shared is that leader meetings have no value. Chris would like to change that so that
the meetings do have value and are worth attending.
Chris would like to have standing committee reports every other month to help communication of 4-H events and
activities.
Committee Reports:
Food Stand: no report this month.
Inter State Exchange: Joan Buchholz stated that the trip will be an exchange with Delaware. Plans are being
made and more will be reported soon.
Youth Group: Joan Buchholz stated that there will be no meeting in December.
Dairy Committee: Melissa Brecke stated that Dairy meets in September and March.
Livestock Committee: Chris reported that the Livestock rules and regulations will not
be mailed but will be online. If you want them mailed call Lori and she will mail them.
(continued on next page)
January 2015
Page 25
Rabbit Association: Heather Durrstein reported that rabbits have three or four meetings and a Fall Fun Show. The
committee will also have a session at Discovery Day.
Poultry: will have a session at Discovery Day.
Horse Association: has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at the court house. Information is online.
Camp:
Chris reported Beaver Creek Reserve overnight camping for second and third graders will be June 16&17.
Rock Dam – Cloverbuds Day Camp- July 21 for K to third grade.
Upham Woods for fourth to eighth grade July15-17.
Volleyball & Softball Tournament: The mandatory volleyball and softball coaches meeting will be held on January
27 at 7:00 p.m. Marla Lampi will facilitate. The Exchange group will handle the refreshment stand at the volleyball
tournament as in the past.
Fair Board: The Fair Board will have a three year fair book. Easier to secure adds for the fair book publication. The
goat division will be adding another class for a Companion Animals like Pigmy Goats .
Heather Durrstein moved to adjourn the meeting Hannah Durrstein seconded. Motion passed.
Hello Hollar Here,
What a fantastic month December was! A huge thanks to following clubs that let me join their club
meetings: Chili, Woodgrove Workers, Town & Country Clovers, Parks Happy 13 and the Greenwood
Satellites. Many thanks to Happy Valley 4-H for inviting me to join them on their Sleigh Ride at Stichert
Farms. If you haven’t been you will love the massive fire pit, the ambiance of an old time cabin and
some pretty sweet toilets too! I have only two clubs left to visit and I am looking forward to connecting
with both in the New Year. Then I can move on to visiting various program areas that have been doing
great work and hopefully connect with our FFA instructors in Clark County!
I personally do not due New Years Resolutions nor New Years Celebrations. I like to bring in the new
year fully rested with a great winter’s nap! If you are making merry please be safe.
I will start the new year in Israel in the Holy Land, celebrating my birthday in another country. This
means I will be out of the office from January 1st and returning to the office on January 19th. Lori is
fully capable of fielding your questions while I am gone. I also gave the Leaders Federation a healthy
―to discuss/review‖ list while I am gone. I will be joining the Rabbit Committee for a meeting on the
4th and handing that information off to my associate in the office who will be joining us that evening.
Many thanks to everyone who assisted with Discovery Day—we had great project leaders and I believe
the youth went home with many new ideas. MAQA had 75 people at their training so we had a packed
house on the 29th. Massive kudos to the Loyal School District and their hospitality, especially Connie
and Dan who helped us figure out the layout and how we were going to make things happen. I will see
you all in the New Year! Safe travels to all.
Hollar
January 2015
Page 26
THE COUNTY MINUTE
4-H MEETING DATES / EVENTS
Date
AND
ACTIVITIES
Meeting
Location
Time
January 13
Leaders Federation Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:15 p.m.
January 19
Fair Board Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
January 22
Shooting Sports—Southern Clark County
Neillsville Courthouse
6:00 p.m.
January 25
Older Youth Group Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
January 26
Speaking and Demonstration Contest
Loyal City Hall
6:15 p.m.
January 27
Coaches Meeting (Volleyball/Softball)
Loyal City Hall
7:00 p.m.
January 31
Beef Weigh In (snow day Feb. 14th)
Curtiss Sale Barn
10:00 a.m.
February 10
Leaders Federation Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:15 p.m.
February 16
Market Rabbit Selection / Fitting & Showing
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
February 16 ?
Fair Board Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:30 p.m.
February 22
4-H Officer Training (St. Mary’s in Greenwood)
Tentative
1:00 p.m.
February 22
Older Youth Group Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
February 23
MANDATORY Leader Training
Loyal City Hall
7:00 p.m.
March 7
Drama / Music Festival (Thorp HS OR O-W HS)
TBD
TBA
March 10
Leaders Federation Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:15 p.m.
March 16 ?
Fair Board Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:30 p.m.
March 29
Older Youth Group Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
April 1
4-H Online enrollment Ends
4HOnline
April 14
Leaders Federation Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:15 p.m.
April 15
Key Award Application Due
UW-Extension
4:27 p.m.
April 18—19
Volleyball Tournament
Neillsville
April 20
Fair Board Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:30 p.m.
April 22
New Adult 4-H Volunteer Training
Thorp Public Library
4:30 p.m.
April 26
Older Youth Group Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
May 6
Rural Safety Day
Fair Grounds
May 12
Leaders Federation Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:15 p.m.
May 16
4-H Foods / Cake Decorating Revue
St. Mary’s Greenwood
9:00 a.m.??
May 18 ?
Fair Board Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:30 p.m.
May 31
Older Youth Group Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
January 2015
Page 27
THE COUNTY MINUTE
4-H MEETING DATES / EVENTS
Date
AND
ACTIVITIES
Meeting
Location
Time
June 6
Horse Kick-Off
Fair Grounds
June 9
Leaders Federation Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
June 16—17
Junior Camp Over-Night Camp
Beaver Creek Reserve
June 15 ?
Fair Board Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:30 p.m.
June 23
Clothing Revue
TBA
TBA
June 28
Older Youth Group Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
July 9—12
Horse Camp
TBA
TBA
July 14
Leaders Federation Meeting
ADS-Greenwood
7:15 p.m.
July 8—12
Inter State Exchange
Delaware
July 15—17
4-H Summer Camps
Wisconsin Dells
July 20 ?
Fair Board Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
July 21
Cloverbud / Explorer Day Camp
Rock Dam
July 24—26
Softball Tournament with Greenwood Lions Club
Greenwood
July 26
Older Youth Group Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
August 1
Fair Grounds Clean Up & Set Up
Fair Grounds
9:00 a.m.
August 5—9
Clark County Fair
Neillsville
August 13
Carcass Show
August 22
Family Fun Festival
Greenwood HS
10:00 a.m.
August 24
Discovery Day Planning Meeting
ADS—Greenwood
7:00 p.m.
August 25
Livestock Banquet
UW-Extension Staff
517 Court Street, Room 104
Neillsville, WI 54456
7:30 p.m.
4-H Leaders Federation Executive Board
Adults
Marla Lampi
Melissa Brecke
Heather Durrstein
Lisa Artac
Heidi Magnuson
Judy Morrow
715-229-2488
715-669-5130
715-255-3357
715-267-7634
715-897-6985
715-743-2885
Youth
Morgan Hanson
OPEN
Hanna Durrstein
Daniel Stiemann
Ashley Magnuson
OPEN
715-669-5130
Susan Stiemann
715-267-6944
715-743-5121
http://clark.uwex.edu/
Christine Hollar, 4-H Youth Development
Richard Halopka, Crops and Soils
Karen Luchterhand, Dairy and Livestock
Melissa Kono, CNRED
Nancy Vance, Family Living
Brenda Herrell, WNEP Coordinator
Brianna Miller, WNEP Educator
Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff
Susan Caacbay, Support Staff
7:15 p.m.
chris.hollar@ces.uwex.edu
richard.halopka@ces.uwex.edu
karen.luchterhand@ces.uwex.edu
melissa.kono@ces.uwex.edu
nancy.vance@ces.uwex.edu
brenda.herrell@ces.uwex.edu
brianna.miller@ces.uwex.edu
lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us
susan.caacbay@co.clark.wi.us
At-Large
715-255-3357
715-267-6944
715-897-6985
 4-H clover protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
 Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the UW-Extension Office (715-743-5121). Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or
limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.
 The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in education, programming and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, or parental, arrest or conviction record or veteran status.
 La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión proporciona acción afirmativa e igualdad de oportunidades en educación, programas y empleo, para todas las personas calificadas, sin tener en cuenta raza, color, sexo, credo, discapacidad, religión, nacionalidad
de origen, ascendencia, edad, orientación sexual, gravidez o paternidad, historial de detención o condena o estado de veterano de guerra.
January 2015
Page 28