F Newsletter August-September - Vernon County

THE VOICE OF 4-H
Vernon
Vol. 2016 Issue 314
August/September
VERNON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION STAFF
Colleen B Pulvermacher
Karen Ehle-Traastad
4-H Youth Development Educator
Family Living Agent, Department Head
colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu
karen.ehle-traastad @ces.uwex.edu
Sonya Lenzendorf
Sheena Cook-Fuglsang
WNEP Coordinator
WNEP Educator
sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu
sheena.cook-fuglsang@vernoncounty.org
Linda Morrison
Cindy Daniels
Ag & Family Living Administrative Assistant
4-H Administrative Assistant
linda.morrison@vernoncounty.org
cynthia.daniels@ces.uwex.edu
Website Address: http://vernon.uwex.edu/
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 10 days before the
program activity so that proper arrangements can be made.
An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of WisconsinExtension 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 Vernon County.
4-H Focuses on…..
Decision Making
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Problem Solving
Relating to Others
Masthead
Note From Lindsey/Window Display/
2016-2017 Enrollment
Club News/Calendar Raffle
September Calendar
October Calendar
4-H Leader/Parent Federation Note
4-H Trip Awards/Space Camp
Food Stand Schedule
Fair Entry Day/Dog Project/H &P Project
Dairy Project News
Shooting Sports/Vegetable Entry Info
Project Activity Report pg 1
Project Activity Report pg 2
Advanced Space Camp
Fall Forum/Volunteer Info
WNEP/Recipe
What’s Going On
Planning and Organizing
Learning to Learn
Communicating with Others
Leading Self and Others
Relating to Change
Applying Science & Technology
Developing Self
Mental and Physical Health
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A Note from Lindsey:
Wow, what a great summer it has been! I can’t believe it is almost over! Coming into this summer, I was very
excited for this new opportunity in Vernon County. Believe me when I say Vernon County definitely did not
disappoint! Vernon County has given me a new perspective on 4-H Youth Development and knowledge that I
know will help me become a stronger educator.
One of the many highlights of my summer has been working with Colleen and Mary Mulvaney-Kemp from
Viroqua McIntosh Memorial Library on a program called Food, Fun, and Fitness where our CHAT (Choose
Health Action Teens) members taught six lessons about healthy habits to youth. It has really shown me the
importance and benefits of collaboration within the community. Without Mary’s enthusiasm and willingness
to work with our program, we wouldn’t be able to offer experiences such as Food, Fun, and Fitness to the youth
of Vernon County.
Another highlight of this summer was being able to see the whole process of planning 4-H Camp. From
planning meetings, to training our counselors, to actually going to camp it was an adventure the whole way. It
was a learning experience to see the entire process that goes into planning a three-day camp. I am very thankful
that Colleen allowed me to be part of the whole process, since that is pre-professional experience at its best!
I would like to thank all of the members, volunteers and parents that have made my time here in Vernon County
so wonderful! It’s truly been a pleasure to work with all of you. I would also like to thank everyone at the UWExtension Office for their support and for being so welcoming. Last but not least I want to extend a big thanks
to the Leader/Parent Federation and the Ag & Extension Committee for their support.
Thanks so much for a wonderful summer!
Lindsey Jerdee
2016 National 4-H Window/Business Display Challenge
October 23rd – 29th, 2016
This is a voluntary Club Level Challenge
To better promote National 4-H Week, each club is challenged by the Vernon County
4-H Leader/Parent Federation to create a window or promotional display in a business within
their area of Vernon County.
Entry Deadline: Monday, October 17, 2016
Complete information can be found on our website: http://vernon.uwex.edu
2016-2017 4-H Calendar Year Re-Enrollment
Online open enrollment available September 1st!
It is time to start thinking about the re- enrollment and new enrollment process for the
upcoming 4-H calendar year of 2016-2017! Registration for all 4-H enrollments are done
online at https://wi.4honline.com. Reminder! All fees will be collected at the club level . Please
check with your club leader for your clubs rules regarding enrollment. Please Note! A 4-H
member will not show “actively” enrolled until all fees have been paid to and “confirmed” by
your club leader and subsequently turned into the Extension Office to be “accepted”. Check
with your club leader for club deadline. A $5.00 late fee applies to all re-enrollments received
by the Extension Office after November 15th deadline.
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Enterprise Eagles—Morgan Sagler
August: Our last meeting was held on August 7, 2016 at 1:00pm at the Chaseburg Village Hall. Twenty-one
members were present and Vice President Austin Klum called the meeting to order. Gretchen Gettelman and
Ryssa Hoff lead pledges and I did roll call. Katie Mislivecek read the Treasurer's report and I read the
Secretary's report. Both were approved as read. We discussed old business which was 4-H camp, trout fest, and
shooting sports. Then we discussed new business which included the fair. Jeremiah Wieczorek made a motion
to adjourn the meeting and Pearl Sikora seconded it. The meeting ended at 1:55pm. After the meeting some
members showed projects that they are taking to the fair.
Mapledale Motivators/Rt. 56 4-H—Christian Nelson
May, June, and July 2016: The Mapledale Motivators/ Rt. 56 4-H club had meetings on May 16th, June 12th,
and July 24th at the Vernon Memorial Hospital meeting rooms. At the May meeting, 18 club members were
present. The club did ceramics as a project for the fair in September, had a pizza party, and talked about
upcoming 4-H events in the area. At the June meeting, 22 club members were present. A potluck lunch was
shared, club members stuffed and sewed pillows for their community service project for Gunderson Lutheran
Hospital Children's Surgery in Lacrosse, and talked about upcoming 4-H events in the area. At the July
meeting, 17 club members were present. A potluck lunch was shared, enrollment for fair projects was done,
and planning was discussed for activities, community service, and education for the upcoming 4-H year. The
next club meeting will be held on August 14th, 2016 at the Vernon County Fair Grounds. Club members will
help clean the 4-H Food Stand.
Mapledale Motivators/Rt. 56 4-H—Christian Nelson
August: The Mapledale Motivators/ Rt. 56 4-H club met at the Vernon County Fair Grounds 4-H Food Stand
on August 14th, 2016. Twenty one club members were present. A potluck lunch was shared, parts of the 4-H
food stand was cleaned by members, and club members talked about the upcoming 4-H fair. Also rockets that
were made by club members at an early meeting were launched in the fairgrounds field. The next club meeting
will be held on September 11th, 2016 at the Vernon County Fair Grounds 4-H Food Stand.
Rainbow Reachers—Abigail Wileman
August: The Rainbow Reachers 4-H Club had a meeting on July 31 at the Fortney's house. Asher Fortney led
the Pledge of Allegiance. Ella Fortney led the 4-H Pledge, and did roll call and the secretary's report. Everyone
who went to 4-H Camp told us what they did there. We talked about Stuff the Bus and what it would involve.
We discussed the upcoming Wild West Days. Abi Wileman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ella
Fortney seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
4-H Calendar Raffle Ticket Reminder!
Each 4-H member should have received 3 calendar raffle tickets to sell. Two thousand tickets
are expected to be sold this year. As each winning ticket is drawn, the 4-H member who
signed the back of the ticket will also win a $5 gift card. Gift cards will be distributed to club
leaders at the conclusion of the raffle. All sold and unsold tickets, along with the payment, is to be turned
into your club treasurer by September 23rd. Any checks you receive for payment of tickets should be made
out to your 4-H Club. One check from the club is then turned into the Extension office.
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4-H State
Horse Expo
Vernon Co.
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Notes from the 4-H Leader Parent Federation:
Adult volunteers serve our 4-H youth in many ways.
Please consider the following opportunities.
Recognition Committee new member needed – 3 year term, starts this fall
Focus: Assist in the annual selection process for 4-H youth award trips and Key award recipients
The Recognition Committee is a subcommittee of the Vernon County Leader/Parent Federation. Any 4-H
volunteer in good standing may serve as a recognition committee member. There are three representatives
serving staggered three year terms so that a new member is joining the committee each year. The committee
typically meets 2-3 times each year- after the application deadline to score paperwork and set up interview
times, to conduct interviews and then to wrap up the year if needed.
Scholarship Committee new member needed – 3 year term, starts spring of 2017
Focus: Assist in the annual selection process for 4-H Scholarship recipients
The Scholarship Committee shall consist of three members serving a term of three years. Thus, a new
member will be selected each year by the Federation. The person with the most seniority shall serve as
chairperson of the committee. Their responsibilities will include public relations, making scholarship forms
available to applicants, naming the Selection Committee, and revising the form when deemed
necessary. Please note: The Scholarship Committee may not be the same as the Scholarship Selection
Committee. It is possible that an individual may be on both, but no parent of an applicant or anyone with
close ties to an applicant shall be on the Selection Committee. The committee typically meets 1-2 times per
year.
Leader Parent Federation Officers Needed – 2 year terms
--4-H Adult Volunteers with knowledge and experience in our county 4-H program, along with a willingness
to learn, are well positioned to enjoy serving on the Federation.
--An interest in serving all aspects of the county 4-H program, as opposed to a specific project, best serves our
4-H youth.
--Consistent attendance is needed at the monthly 4-H Leader Parent Federation Meetings. (Held on the 2nd
Sunday evening of the month, 6 p.m. at the UW-Extension Office. Meetings generally last about an hour).
--Computer access and proficiency with Microsoft word and e-mail is essential.
Vice President
The role is a two year term, the first year being a support to the President of the federation and the
second year to moving into the President role. Duties include: Filling in for executive officers that
may not be able to attend a meeting, including leading the Federation meeting if the President is not
able to attend. Serve as chairman of the promotion committee. Assist in providing 4-H officer training.
Secretary
This position is a two year term. Duties include: Shall keep minutes of the meeting of the General
Membership and Federation Board meetings. The secretary shall work with the Extension Office in
getting out special correspondence and communications as necessary.
For further information or if you have questions regarding these volunteer opportunities, contact:
UW-Extension Office, 637-5276, Hassan Fortney, 790-0476 or Cheryl Rebhahn, 637-2209.
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Vernon County 4-H Trip Awards
Interested in applying for a Vernon County 4-H 2017 Trip Award?
Complete trip award packets will be available at the Extension Office and on our website
http://vernon.uwex.edu. The Vernon County 4-H Leader Parent Federation generously funds a
portion of the cost of award trips and Space Camp for 4-H members in good standing.
Additional funding may be available if there is financial hardship. Contact Colleen for a
confidential discussion, 637-5276 or colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu. Youth are highly
encouraged to talk to 2016 award trip delegates to hear first hand about their experiences!
National 4-H Conference
Where: Washington D.C.
When: March 24-30, 2017
Program Costs
Registration fees include transportation from
central locations (except Wisconsin 4-H & Youth
Conference), lodging, most meals; orientation and
program support materials. Qualified and trained
Wisconsin 4-H Adult Advisors accompany youth
groups.
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation sponsors a portion of
the fees to decrease costs for county 4-H
participants. The Vernon County 4-H Leader
Parent Federation generously funds a portion of
the cost of these trips for 4-H members in good
standing.
The remaining amount is the responsibility of the
delegate and his/her family.
Estimated total registration fees:
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) $1200
National 4-H Conference $1200
National 4-H Congress $1200
Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference $240
Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference
Where: UW Wisconsin- Madison
When: June 26-29, 2017
2016 Participant-Joseph Roethel
Citizenship Washington Focus
Where: Washington D.C.
When: June 17-25; June 24-July 2; or July 8-16
2016 Participant– Josh Rebhahn
National 4-H Dairy Conference
Where: UW-Madison Campus
When: TBD
National 4-H Congress
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
When: Nov. 24-28, 2017
2016 Participants –Austin Klum, Rachel Nigh and Sabrina Servais
Other 4-H Trip Opportunity!
Space Camp
Where: Huntsville, Alabama
When: April 20-24, 2017
See page 14 of this newsletter with exciting information regarding advanced Space Camp!
Delegates participate in hands-on mock space missions and other activities in this NASA program while
exchanging ideas with youth from across Wisconsin. Qualifications: Be in 6th-8th grade at time of trip.
Maximum age 15 at time of trip; carry county approval through time of trip; delegate selection process varies
by county.
Estimated total registration fee:
Space Camp $550 - This trip is funded by Vernon County 4-H L/P Federation, $200 towards cost for up to
the six first time trip participants.
2016 Space Camp Participants: Evan Bakkum, Drake Kumlin and Tanner Pedretti!
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2016 4-H FOOD STAND SCHEDULE
Time
Date
9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.Close
Wed.
Sept.
14
Seas Branch
Smithies—8
Enterprise
Eagles—6
Springville
Superstars—11
Hillsboro
Hotshots—10
Thurs.
Sept.
15
Mississippi
Steamers—13
Liberty Pole
Boosters—8
Mapledale
Motivators/
Rt. 56—13
Lucky Clovers – 4
Nerison – 6
Springville
Superstars - 4
Fri.
Sept.
16
Retreat
Ramblers—13
Enterprise
Eagles—6
Tewalt Toilers—3
Davis
Diggers—10
Liberty Pole
Boosters – 10
3Chimney
Rockies—3
Sat.
Sept.
17
Sun.
Sept.
18
Lucky
Clovers—13
Kickapoo
Rustlers—8
Seas Branch
Smithies – 5
Nerison—12
East Ridge
Beavers – 3
Retreat
Ramblers—12
Rainbow
Reachers—13
Mapledale
Motivators/Rt.
56—8
Each 4-H family is to contribute at least one two-crusted HOMEMADE pie no smaller than nine inches
on the day your club is scheduled to work. It is important that each family bring a pie so we don’t run out.
PLEASE LABEL YOUR PIES AS TO WHAT KIND THEY ARE. Health regulations prohibit us from
serving cream or single-crust pies. Remember that members must be 12 years old to work in the 4-H Food
Stand. One half of the 4-H club workers need to be adults, as younger youth cannot work in the kitchen.
Contact Deb Primmer (625-4484) if you have a question .
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Vernon County Fair Reminders
All animals must come in the east gate of the fairgrounds where they will be checked by a vet before
entering the grounds. You must have the Vernon County Fair Animal ID and Vet Check-In
information and forms along with Health papers relating to the animal. Check in time frame for Junior
Fair animals are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday of the fair. This means that all Junior Fair
entries for Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Horses, Poultry, and Rabbit exhibits must be in place by 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 14th. Exhibit buildings will be open to receive exhibits on Tuesday evening week
of fair, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in all classes except livestock, poultry and rabbits. As with animals, all
Junior Fair exhibits must be in the exhibit building by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14th.
EXHIBIT RELEASE TIME - SUNDAY : Release time for exhibits on Sunday week of fair shall be as
follows: Animal exhibits 4:00 p.m. All other exhibits 5:00 p.m. Please see the Vernon Co. Fair Premium
Book or website, http://www.vernoncountyfair.com, for complete requirements!
Dog Project News
Dog Obedience Training: Not just for showing at the Fair! Why train your dog? Dog obedience
training makes a dog a better pet and people enjoy being around a well behaved dog. Dog training is also way to improve the relationship with your dog and work as a team. Training in a
group with other dogs and strange surroundings help the dog to learn to obey in any situation.
Dog obedience classes are held every summer at the at the Vernon County Fairgrounds June
through August. We start out with basic obedience and then participants also get to take part in Agility starting
in mid July if they wish to. Agility is an extra fun way to work with your dog that includes jumps, tunnels, and
other obstacles for the dog to maneuver over!
Jenni Miller,
Vernon County 4-H Dog Project Leader
Horse & Pony Project News
The Vernon County Fair is almost here! With the horse barn finally completed, a big thank you
to those that came and helped finish and a special thank you to Al and Pam Seelow, and Jeff
Roth for completing the last touches to the barn. We have a couple more events left before fair. If
anyone is interested, we will be participating in the Wild West Days parade on Friday, August
19th. Parade starts at 6:00 p.m. If you are wanting to participate, please be at the fairgrounds infield by 5:005:30 p.m. We will meet by my trailer, which will be located by the entryway of the Croell Cement Company.
Barn decorating for fair will be September 10th & 11th. The stalls will be pre-assigned according to club, so
please note that you are not able to pick and choose where you want to be. Feel free to come and decorate at
any time that works for you those two days. Another reminder is to please keep nails to a minimum on our
stalls. We want to keep them as nice as possible for years to come! Each exhibitor will have a stall on the
opposite side as a changing room and for storage. As for entry day of fair (Wednesday), BIG reminder, you
must have a current negative Coggins paper for your horse & or pony. Bring at least one copy as well as the
original for check-in at the gate. You will also need to give a copy of the Coggins paper to Martin Kjelland,
Barn Supervisor. If Martin is not available, feel free to give his copy to me. Please Note: Your horse and or
pony must be IN the barn on or before 6:00 p.m., NOT entering the gate at 6:00 p.m.
That is it for now. Looking forward to seeing you all at the fair and in the horse barn! If you have any
questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me! Happy Trails!
Sally Brose,
Vernon County 4-H Horse & Pony Project Leader
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CONGRATULATIONS
To Our Vernon County Dairy Youth at 2016 Wisconsin State Fair!
Vernon County dairy youth attended and participated at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis from August 2–
7. Vernon County was represented with 17 youth and 20 registered Holsteins, Ayrshires, Guernseys, Jerseys and
Brown Swiss, plus five chaperones. The dairy show is the largest State Fair Jr. Dairy Show in the nation with
800 cattle represented from across the State of Wisconsin! The youth participated in Showmanship on Thursday
and class competitions on Friday and Saturday.
Photo: Vernon County
Dairy Youth exhibiting
at the 2016 Wisconsin
State Fair Jr. Dairy Show
include, from left: Gary
Ole Thompson
(chaperone), Cary Moser
(chaperone), Yanicka
Lunde (chaperone), Ty
Harbaugh, Karly
Anderson, Katherine
Larson, Lexi
Wagemaster, Samuel
Krause, Grant Fremstad,
Austin Hall, Gabe Engh,
Dalton Hardy, Mikayla
Lepke, Hope Petersheim,
Courtney Moser,
Tamhara Hendrickson,
Arlisa Landis
(chaperone) and Gail
Klinkner (chaperone).
Missing from the photo
were: Lucas Anderson,
Brianna Hall, Libby
Hauser and David
Petersheim.
Photo: Best Bred & Owned: Vernon
County Dairy Youth receiving first
place bred and owned awards in their
respective class at the Wisconsin State
Fair Jr. Dairy Show include from left:
Courtney Moser, Westby with “Dream
Prairie Doorman Piper”, David
Petersheim, Viroqua “Welsh Edge
Gonna B Great-ET” and
Tahmara Hendrickson, Viroqua with
“Kontur-Meal Sid Pitstop”. Bred and
owned means the exhibitor owned the
dam (cow) and now her calf at the
time of the show.
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Shooting Sports News
4-H Shooting Sports Project Save The Dates
Last 2016 Practice Shoot: 6:00 p.m., Aug. 21st
Vernon Co. Fair Premium Shoot
Sun., Aug. 28th—12 Noon
Coon Valley Conservation Club
Air Rifle, Muzzleloader, Shotgun, Archery & .22
Reminder! The premium shoot is your “Vernon County Fair” entry for this project.
You must have entered the discipline you wish to compete in, at the shoot on August
28th, on your
Vernon County Fair Entry, which had an entry deadline of Wednesday, August 3rd.
Bring your own firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection
Suggested Exhibit Criteria for Vernon County Fair Vegetables
Joanne Hornby, Vernon County 4-H Leader & Vernon Co. Fair Superintendent
Do you plan on exhibiting vegetables at the Vernon Co. Fair?
1. Make sure you follow directions in the Fair premium List, especially the number required in
the exhibit. For example: Class D Lot 1 3-Ripe Tomatoes
2. Always make sure your exhibits are cleaned, insect-free and blemish-free.
3. In some summers, the weather is not cooperative in helping you to produce ideal exhibits,
but bring the best that you have.
4. If you know the certain variety, you may write it on your entry tag.
5. The term diameter, abbreviated as dia in the fairbook, is important. Make sure you know
what it means.
6. Follow the instructions regarding the total number of entries allowed. For example:
Under class D: grades 3-5 limited to 6 entries.
Additional Vegetable exhibit guidelines are available at the Extension office.
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VERNON COUNTY 4-H
PROJECT-ACTIVITY REPORT
(Print Clearly)
Name of 4-H Member ___________________________________________________Boy____ Girl ____
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Telephone # (
)
Name of Parent/Guardian_______________________________
____ Years Member of the _______________________________________________________4-H Club
School Name _____________________________________Grade as of January 1 this year____________
VERNON COUNTY MEMBER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
All 4-H members are encouraged to apply for project-activity awards in any project they are currently
enrolled in or an activity they participated in this year. The project-activity report is also used to note
4-H activities you have participated in during the
4-H calendar year, which is October-October.
a.
b.
c.
d.
FULLY COMPLETE the Project-Activity Report.
Have your project leader or club leader make comments and sign form.
Club leader must turn reports in by 4:30 p.m., November 1, 2016
Project awards approved will be handed out at either a club recognition ceremony or the
Leader/Parent Federation Banquet.
PROJECT LISTING
List the project in which you wish to be recognized for. Please indicate the years have been enrolled
and if presently enrolled.
Project
Unit
Years in
Project
Check ([) if
presently enrolled
SECTION 1: List reasons why you wish to be recognized for your participation in this project.
~Continued on page 13~
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SECTION 11:
4-H LEADERSHIP & 4-H ACTIVITIES
(4-H activities you have participated in during the 4-H calendar year. Examples: Space Camp,
Clothing Revue, Dairy Judging Team, Youth Ambassador Member, Tractor Safety, Summer Camp,
Camp Counselor, Award Trip Recipient.)
These activities may be entered on your membership 4-H history
SECTION 111:
Year
NON 4-H ACTIVITIES
Activities
SECTION IV:
OTHER 4-H ACTIVITIES SUMMARY
(not reported elsewhere in this report)
Year
Activities
Leader
Comments:___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
/
/
Date
__________________________________________
Leader’s Signature
1st year plaque requested
Additional plaque requested
_________ YES _________NO
_________ YES _________NO
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Club
Advanced Space Camp
Depart Saturday, January 21st return Saturday, January 28th, 2017
WHAT: A fun-filled educational week at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.
Participants will complete an in depth science experience. They will be part of a 6 hour simulated
Space Shuttle/Space Station mission, experience-training simulators, train as a pilot simulator
or in a Micro-Gravity environment. They will tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and learn
about becoming an astronaut.
WHO: Enrolled 4-H members in good standing in their counties who are in 10th-12th grades
may apply. This trip has a limited enrollment with a maximum of 32 students selected from the
state. Up to two male and two female Adult Advisors will accompany the group of 32 youth on
the trip. Applications are due September 1st,2016.
WHEN: Youth and Adults will Travel to Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, January 21st 2017.
They will travel home on Saturday, January 28th. A mandatory teleconference orientation is
scheduled for 7:00-8:15 pm., Thursday, November, 3rd, 2016 to discuss and transmit travel
details. Details will also be provided in a confirmation letter sent out by September 30th.
WHERE: U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Local travel points will be
identified for members when enrollment is closed. The goal being to locate areas as near as
possible to the students. Return sites will be the same.
COST: We will be taking a Euro-Coach Bus. Tentative registration fees are approximately
$1,300 depending on other transportation costs. Final fees will be confirmed and announced by
September 30th. Only written cancellations will be accepted. No cancellations can be accepted
and no refunds will be issued after November 1. Medical emergencies will be considered for
partial refund on a case by case basis. Same-gender substitutions may be made until December
15. In the case of substitutions, applicant will be responsible for reassignment fees unless other
arrangements are made. A payment plan has been set up. $500 is due upon acceptance by
October 10th. A second payment of $400 will be due November 10th. The third payment will be
due December 10th for the balance of travel costs estimated to be $400. Please make all checks
payable to “Monroe County 4-H Leaders’ Association”, and send to Monroe County 4-H at 14345
County Hwy B, Room 1, Sparta, WI 54656.
HOW: Call your county UW Extension 4-H/Youth Development office or go on-line
http://monroe.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/advanced-space-camp/ at the Monroe County
UWEX page to obtain an Advanced Space Camp application. The completed application must be
postmarked to Monroe County 4-H, 14345 County Hwy B Room 1, Sparta, WI 54656 by
September 1st. Applications may also be scanned and emailed up to 4:30pm on September 1st to
joshua.goede@ces.uwex.edu. ALL applicants will be notified of their status (confirmed or on
waiting list) shortly thereafter. Be sure to complete your 4-H Online health form before
January 1.
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Fall Forum
Adult and Youth Leaders - Mark Your Calendars for Fall Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration
Don’t miss out on a great statewide workshop for youth and adult leaders!!!
What: Fall Forum and Hall of Fame Celebration
When: November 4-6, 2016 (starting with registration at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 4 and ending 10:30
a.m. November 6)
Where: Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake
Who: Each county is encouraged to send a delegation of youth and adults
7th – 13th grade youth
Adult volunteer leaders
Staff are invited and encouraged to attend as your schedule permits
Ask your county Extension Staff about registering today. Registration through 4HOnline will begin
early September. Registration will end September 30. This program is partially funded by the WI 4-H
Foundation. Adult and Youth Leaders - Mark Your Calendars for Fall Forum and Hall of Fame.
Considering Volunteering? Great!
Here is how to get started. Go to https://wi.4honline.com to set up your
account. Once your account is set up go to:
The Training Steps section, click on the title of the course to begin.
A new window will open with the training. Click on the Blue button to go to
the Mandated Reporter training website.
After viewing the information on the Mandated Reporter Online Training website, go back to the “4HOnline
Scorm Player” window where you clicked on the blue button. (It might be hidden behind your current
window.) It will now be a red button labeled “Begin Certification Assessment”.
Complete the assessment. If you have to stop before answering all the questions, you can return later and it
will pick up where you left off.
When you have completed the assessment, close the “4HOnline Scorm Player” window and return to the
4HOnline Training Information screen.
Your training status should now show as Completed.
Make sure and click on Print Certificate button to print your proof of completion!
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
There are no special software requirements except to use an updated browser (Google’s Chrome and Apple’s
Safari work the best for this training).
Once the online account is set up and the mandated reporter training completed, call the office to register for
the face to face training. Trainings will be held at UW– Extension office on: November 28th, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
and January 9th, 2017, 6:30 p.m. Additional trainings arranged upon request.
Please note: There is no September meeting of the 4-H Leader/Parent Federation. All 4-H clubs are
encouraged to have representation at the next meeting, which will be held October 9th, 2016, 6 P.M., 1st
floor conference room.
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Zesty Whole Grain Salad
Cool down your summer with this refreshing salad.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked whole grain
(brown rice or quinoa)
2 tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
2 apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, raisins)
1 bunch kale or 10-ounce package spinach (about 6 cups),
torn into bite-sized pieces
Directions:
1. Cook whole grain according to package directions. Cool.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt,
and pepper.
3. Stir apples, nuts, dried fruit, and whole grain into
dressing.
4. Toss greens with other ingredients.
TIP: Substitute 2 cups of chopped fruit (strawberries,
grapes, oranges) for the apples.
Source: Iowa State University Extension
Summer Food Safety
Summer holidays give us a break, but
providing safe food should never take a
vacation. Keep these food safety practices in
mind this summer.
Clean: Even if you are not eating the outside
of a fruit or vegetable rinse the outside before
cutting to prevent the spread of bacteria to the
inside.
Separate: Place meats and vegetables in
separate, sealed bags inside coolers to avoid
cross contamination. Keep raw meats
separate from cooked meat or vegetables.
Cook: Use a meat thermometer to determine
if meat is cooked to the safe temperature, do
not trust what it looks like.
Chill: Keeping food cool on hot days can be
challenging. Place cold food items in a bowl
inside another bowl of ice to keep chilled.
Source: Summer Food Safety, University of Delaware
Cooperative Extension
http://fyi.uwex.edu/foodsense/
What’s Cookin’ - August-September Recipe
From :Lindsey Jerdee, Vernon County UW-Extension Summer Intern
Hummus with Veggies and Pita
Ingredients
Directions
1 15-ounce can chickpeas or garbanzo beans,
drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed (or 1/8 tsp
garlic powder)
1/2 tsp. salt (less if using salted peanut butter)
6 Tbsp. water
3 Tbsp. tahini (ground sesame seeds)*
1-2 Tbsp. olive or other vegetable oil
Put garlic, lemon juice, salt, and 1 cup of chick
peas in blender or food processor, add 3 Tbsp.
water, and blend until smooth. Or put in bowl and
mash by hand (using garlic powder). Add second
cup of chick peas and 3 Tbsp. water. Blend or
mash until smooth. Add tahini or peanut butter
and oil and blend again until smooth. If too thick
or you want creamier hummus, add additional
water. Scoop hummus into a bowl and sprinkle e
with paprika (optional). Serve with raw vegetables
and or pita bread.
* Can substitute peanut butter for tahini
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DAY
DATE
ACTIVITY
TIME
LOCATION
Friday—Sunday
Aug. 1921
Wild West Days!
925 Nelson Parkway
Viroqua, WI 54665
Sunday
Aug. 21
Last Practice Shoot
6:00 p.m.
Coon Valley
Conservation Club
Sunday
Aug. 28
Vernon County Fair Premium Shoot
Noon
Coon Valley Conservation
Club
Thursday
Sept. 1st
4-H Online Opens for re-enrollment
Monday
Sept. 5
Labor Day! Office Closed
Sunday
Sept. 11
Leader Parent Federation
Wednesday—
Sunday
Sept. 1418
Vernon Co. Fair
(Ext. Office staff at fairgrounds)
Vernon County
Fairgrounds
Wednesday—
Sunday
Sept. 1418
State 4-H Horse Expo
State Fairgrounds,
West Allis
Wednesday
Sept. 21
Carcass Judging
Friday
Sept. 23
Raffle Tickets Due to 4-H Club
Friday
Sept. 30
4-H Leaders Turn in Raffle Tickets & $$
Sunday—
Wednesday
Oct. 2-6
National Dairy Conference
Wednesday
Oct. 5th
Carcass Evaluation Night
No
Meeting
9:00 a.m.
Steve’s Country Meats,
Premier Meats, Drift less
Meats & Von Ruden Meats
Madison, Wi
7:30 p.m.
Viroqua High School
6 p.m.
1st Floor Conference Room
Extension Office
Sunday-Saturday Oct. 2—8 National 4-H Week
Sunday
Oct. 9
Leader Parent Federation
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UW-Extension Office Vernon County
318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392
Viroqua WI 54665
Tel (608) 637-5276 Fax (608) 637-5504
Web Page: http://Vernon.uwex.edu
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VIROQUA WI
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