CLOVER CONNECTION. 10 Ways To Make Sure Your Club Succeeds!

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1 Polk County UW-Extension 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190 Balsam Lake, WI Phone: Fax: Dial 711 for Wisconsin Relay CLOVER CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2017 Dear 4-H Families and Friends: It s mid-winter already and soon it will be spring! This month s Clover Connection is full of opportunities for the next several months and you will want to mark your calendars so as not to miss any of the great events planned for Polk County 4-H members. Many 4-H Clubs use the Clover Connection as a part of their meeting agenda. Attending Club meetings and getting involved in club activities is an important part of the 4-H program. Meetings are where educational events and activities are discussed and promoted, and it s a chance to have any questions you may have about them answered. Parents should attend meetings too, because that helps with communication and makes sure your child doesn t miss events that would enhance his or her 4-H experience. Here are some more ideas about club meetings- 10 Ways To Make Sure Your Club Succeeds! 1. Attend all club meetings with your children. 2. Arrive early and help the club prepare for the meeting. 3. Share your appreciation for the leaders who work with your club and take an active part in the meeting and to be able to help the club. 4. Praise the youth officers and other 4-H leaders for the work they do and the leadership they provide. 5. Cheerfully volunteer to accept responsibility in the club. 6. By your example of enthusiasm, help others to support the club s programs and activities. 7. Welcome visitors and new members and help them feel a part of your club. 8. Share in discussion on club matters and give your support. 9. Support your children s project leaders and ask them how you can help your children with work at home. 10. Thank your club advisors or your children s project leaders for working with your children. Mentoring new families and members can also strengthen a 4-H club as well as help them learn more about the 4-H program and its many opportunities. Thanks to all the adult volunteers who work so hard for our kids! Sincerely Chuck Prissel 4-H Youth Development Agent An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

2 FEBRUARY Calendar 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 NW All Colleague Conference - Hudson 2 NW All Colleague Conference - Hudson Art Beat Registration Deadline 3 4 Indianhead Sheep Breeders Clinic, WITC, Rice Lake 11 Science Saturday, UW Barron County Meat Judging Contest UW- Madison Meat Lab Horse Committee Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Lower Level Conference Room, Gov. Ctr VIP Training, 7 p.m. Camp Counselor Interviews, Gov. Ctr., 5:00 6:00 p.m. MARCH Calendar 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 Rabbit Workshop, 2 p.m., Justice Ctr 12 Sheep Kick-Off Mtg., 2 p.m., Justice Center 6 Horse Project Kick-Off Meeting Statewide 4-H Team Meetings, Wausau NW 4-H Staff Meeting, - Burnett County CEAC Meeting, Madison H Leaders Fed. Board Mtg., 7 p.m. Ambassador Meeting, 6 p.m. 9 Statewide 4-H Team Meetings, Wausau Art Beat Upham Woods, WI Dells MAQA Training for Livestock Youth 7:00 p.m., Gov. Ctr Art Beat Upham Woods, WI Dells

3 APRIL Calendar 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Performance Arts Festival Turtle Lake VIP Training, 6:30 p.m Dairy Judging Contest JCEP Conference, Eau Claire JCEP Conference, Eau Claire Dog Project Kick-off/set up, 2:00 4:30 p.m. Goat and Sheep Weigh-In, Polk County Fair Park MAY Calendar 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Dog Agility/Rally 7 8 Dog Agility/Rally Dog Agility/Rally 4-H Leaders Board Mtg., 7 p.m., Fair Park Dog Agility/Rally 2 Dog Obedience Showmanship 9 Dog Obedience Showmanship 16 Dog Obedience Showmanship 23 Dog Obedience Showmanship Dog Obedience Showmanship Shooting Sports Dino Hunt, 9-11 a.m

4 JUNE Calendar 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 Rabbit Fair Readiness 2 p.m., Fair Park 5 Dog Agility/Rally Dog Agility/Rally Dog Agility/Rally 6 Dog Obedience Showmanship 13 Dog Obedience Showmanship 20 Dog Obedience Showmanship Interstate Livestock Show (Afternoon) Interstate Livestock Show (all day) Shooting Sports Pre-Fair Shoot, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m H Camp 4-H Camp 4-H Camp 4-H Camp 4-H Camp State Teams/Madison State Team/Madison State Team/Madison State Team/Madison Dog Agility/Rally 27 Dog Obedience Showmanship State Team/Madison State Team/Madison State Team/Madison State Team/Madison State 4-H Youth Conference State 4-H Youth Conference State 4-H Youth Conference State 4-H Youth Conference JULY Calendar 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 3 Dog Agility/Rally H Cat Show Pre-Fair Shoot #2 Arch 9-12 Fair Park 9 10 Dog Agility/Rally 11 State 4-H Plant Science Day Pre-Fair Shoot #2 (tentative) trap shoot only - Osceola Pre-Fair Dog Show Leaders Federation Mtg., Fair Park Dog Obedience - Showmanship Entry Day Polk County Fair Polk County Fair Polk County Fair 28 Polk County Fair 29 Polk County Fair

5 Clover Connection February, 2017 Your Club Represented When the Money Gets Spent????? The Polk County 4-H Leaders Federation Board of Directors is a very important group for the Polk County 4-H program. This board oversees the program and makes very important decisions about how and where the financial resources of the program get spent. They also provide direction for the educational programs. Is your club being represented?? Each club can send one adult and one youth member as representatives to the board. Youth have an equal voice at the table. The board meets six times a year and the meeting dates for this 4-H calendar year are: March 27, 2017; 7:00 p.m. Above at Government Center, Balsam Lake May 15, 2017; 7:00 p.m. Fair Park July 17, 2017; 7:00 p.m. Fair Park September 25, :00 p.m. B. L November 27, :00 p.m. B.L. Becoming a 4-H Volunteer 4-H Volunteers are valued partners in working with our youth and help make 4-H possible. In order to volunteer, previous 4-H Youth Development experience is not necessary. The most important qualification is a desire to work with young people and help them grow through educational experiences and gain positive life skills. Please consider sharing your time and talents! Adult volunteers working together with youth make a difference in the lives of young people. Volunteers work with UW-Extension professionals to develop the life skills of youth members, thus benefiting the state, employers, and the economy. Volunteers extend the resources of UW-Extension as they work with staff to deliver educational programs. Volunteering is a privilege. How does one become a volunteer? If you have not already done so, go to Wisconsin 4HOnline and create a family profile. Instructions can be found on the polk.uwex.edu website under the 4H enrollment tab. If your family is already in the system, do not create a new family profile, just make sure you are entered into your family account and check that you want to be a 4-H volunteer. A background check will be conducted on you by the state and you will be contacted by GIS through requesting additional information needed in order for the state to conduct the background check and begin your Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) process. Another step in the process, you can take the Online Mandated Reporter Training for 4-H Volunteers. Please see the informational sheet included in the November 2016 Clover Connection or visit the polk.uwex.edu website. You can also contact the Polk County Extension Office at for assistance. Once the background check is successfully completed and you have completed the Online Mandated Reporter Training for 4-H Volunteers, there is one more important step in the process; taking the Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training! Trainings will be offered at the Polk County Government Center on the following dates and times: Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Colleen at or colleen.noonan@ces.uwex.edu to register for the classes. Registration is required to ensure we have enough handout materials and to be able to contact you in case the class is cancelled due to weather or low enrollment. Name: Club: Cell Phone:

6 Clover Connection February, 2017 It s Winter Again!! Yes, it is that time, again!! Winter weather can be very unpredictable and due to that some UW-Extension programs may have to be cancelled without much notice. All 4-H meetings and activities that have to be cancelled due to weather will be announced at: or you can call for a recorded message. Evening program cancellations will be done by 4:00 p.m. Youth Leaders - How About Being a Camp Counselor? Have you ever thought about being a 4-H Summer Camp Counselor? It is a great youth leadership experience working with campers and other teens, plus it is FUN!! Counselors need to be at least a freshman in high school, and be interested in working with other kids. Counselor applicants fill out the application at the end of this newsletter, and attend a short interview on Monday, February 27 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Extension in the Polk County Government Center. Counselors are selected for either younger camp or older camp, both three days the middle of June. Call if you have questions at or Chuck at Charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu. ATTENTION SHEEP PROJECT MEMBERS! Plan now to attend the Sheep Project Kick-Off meeting on March 12, 2017 starting at 2:00 pm at the Polk County Justice Center. Senior project members and members of the sheep committee will be on hand to present information about the project and to answer questions relating to the project including classes and fair registration. There will be a show clinic presented by youth leaders, and a brief session just for parents. Pre-registration is not necessary, however, if you are participating in the Quality Meats Program (showing a market lamb) this does count as one of your educational events. Rabbit Workshop March 5, :00 p.m. Community Room Polk County Justice Center Balsam Lake This is going to be a Showmanship Clinic! We will answer questions about health and care of rabbits as well. Do not bring rabbits to this meeting! Any questions, please contact: Becky Larson Or Carol Suckut

7 Clover Connection February, 2017 Polk County Fair Sign Contest New Cloverbud Resources Available!! Wisconsin 4-H has created a series of new Cloverbud Learning Activities available for downloading at ity-plans/ Activity sheets include: The Polk County Fair Board is again sponsoring an outdoor sign contest to promote the Polk County Fair. The sign must be at least four feet by eight feet (4x8). You must include the Polk County Fair dates of July 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2017, St. Croix Falls, and your club name must appear on the sign. The signs should be up by July 1 st. The sign needs to be on private land - and not on the road right of way. Please contact landowners for permission. Submit a color 8x10 photograph of your sign and the location by July 20 th to: Judy Bainbridge th Street Luck, WI Phone: Judging will be based on creativity and advertisement value. Judging will be done by the Polk County Fair Board. Only new signs will be judged for the first place award of $ or the second place of $ All clubs that submit a photo will receive $50.00 for one sign. Sign should be taken down by August 5 th. Better Bubbles Build a Snack Mix Building a Web Edible Color Wheel Make a MiniGreenhouse Paper Bag Pet Parade Pop-up Greeting See the Wind Wake Up Your Tastebuds Each activity has a follow-up letter that can be sent home with the youth after the event to continue the processing and applying of the learning by the parent or guardian at home! The Fair theme for this year s fair is: Feet They Make The Fair Go Round

8 Clover Connection February, 2017 Performance Arts Festival Date Set! Once again Polk and Barron Counties are joining up to host a Performance Arts Festival on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Turtle Lake High School. Like the last several years, this event is a combined Pre-Fair performance opportunity for premiums (like the Music, Drama, and Dance Revues of the past) and a club performance opportunity for non-premiums (like the Talent Explosions of the past) all rolled into one performance arts extravaganza!! Registration forms for pre-fair performance are available in this February newsletter and registration forms for club performances are in the February Club Organizational mailing. Youth wishing to have their individual or duet music, dance, or speaking events as part of the 2017 Polk County Fair will in addition to registering for the April event, need to include it on their fair entry form due in June. For more information see the Polk County website or your club leader. If you have questions, please contact Chuck at Charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu or at NO ART LAB FOR 2017 There will not be a H Art Lab due to the fact that the vacant State 4-H Communications Arts Specialist position will not be filled in time for us to have this event. WISCONSIN STATE FAIR DAIRY PROMOTION BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships, for use during the school year, to third and fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or food science degrees at one of Wisconsin s four-year universities. Additional $1,000 scholarships will be offered 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 dairy-related activities, scholastic achievement, and career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed in mid-april, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair. The applications is available at: Application deadline is Friday, March 24 th. For more information, contact Katy Katzman at or katzman@idcnet.com FALL FORUM DATES FOR 2017 ANNOUNCED!!! November 3-5, 2017, Green Lake Conference Center BADGER DAIRY CAMP Badger Dairy Camp has been set for June 8-10, 2017! Registration information will be posted in early 2017 at

9 Clover Connection February, 2017 ATTENTION: 4H Horse Project Members - Horse Camp Save the Date!!! We are beginning plans for Horse Camp 2017!!! When: June th, 2017 (Jr. and Sr. Counselors will arrive June 19th) Who: All 4H Horse and Pony Project Members that are 4th grade and older are welcome to apply applicants must be signed up for the 4H Horse Project in 4H-Online. In addition, those that plan to attend camp will need be able to fully care for their horse, including feeding, grooming and saddling AND be able to ride their horse independently. Watch for the camp application & more information to be in the March 2017 clover connection! Horse Project Youth that are 7th grade & older - you will be able to apply as potential counselors! Please make sure you are signed up for Horse/Youth Leadership in 4H-online. Watch the February Clover Connection, Facebook, or for more camp details and The Horse Camp Counselor Applications at that time. Counselor Applications will be due March 1, What is Horse Camp? Horse Camp is a 4-day, 3-night camp for 4H Horse Project Members 4 th Grade and older. It is held at the Polk County Fair Park in St. Croix Falls, WI. Project members attend camp with their horses learning and gaining skills and confidence both in and out of the saddle. Each day Campers will attend sessions in various riding disciplines and some fun educational opportunities. Horse Camp is a wonderful time for our project members to not only improve their knowledge and skills while working with their horse but also build some great memories with other horse loving youth! Campers are guided through their week by Youth Leader Camp Counselors. This year camp will be held June 20, 21,22 and 23 Campers must commit to attending all 4 days of camp without exception. Camp applications will be in the March Issue and accepted BY US MAIL ONLY until April 15, Reminder Horse Camp fills quickly so please don t delay.

10 Clover Connection February, Polk County Fair Theme Announced! The Polk County Fair Board has announced that the Polk County Fair theme for 2017 is: Feet They Make The Fair Go Round ATTENTION!! Please cash your fair checks!! If you have lost your fair check please contact Judy Bainbridge at It is important that you cash your 2016 check or the fair will lose that amount of money due to state regulations for Help the fair cash your check!!! Do you like science, technology or engineering? Have you always wanted to know what makes things work? Do you like to do cool, hands-on experiments? If so, then I Want To Know! STEM Camp is for you! MAY 5-6, 2017 Check-in begins at 5:30 pm on May 5. Camp ends on May 6 at 4:00 pm. Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center Wisconsin Dells, WI Grades 6-8 $70 Includes all meals, lodging & t-shirt REGISTRATION DUE APRIL 14 Space is LIMITED! Sign up TODAY! Special financial circumstances will be handled on an individual basis. Contact Joanna Skluzacek at or Joanna.skluzacek@ces.uwex.edu for more details.

11 Clover Connection February, Polk County Quality Meats Swine Identification Process There will not be a spring weigh-in registration for swine in Polk County in Animals will still need to be self-identified Polk County Quality Meats Swine Identification process will be similar to last year. Please read this information carefully and direct any questions to Tim Swenson (Chair) or Barry Elwood (Vice-Chair) or the Polk County Extension Office As in the past few years, there will not be a spring weigh-in for swine, however animals will still need to be registered with Polk County Quality Meats tags and DNA samples taken. Like last year, the Quality Meats program has ordered DNA registration sampling kits for all exhibitors. Exhibitors will not have to order their own DNA kit. Swine exhibitors will tag their animals themselves and take DNA samples and mail those samples into the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC). Polk County Quality Meats Tag numbers must be included with the samples submitted for DNA analysis. Tags and kits will be handed out during the following times only!!! Sheep and Goat Weigh-In April 29 from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at the Fair Park (DO NOT BRING YOUR PIGS TO PICK UP YOUR TAGS!!!) MAQA Training, March 30, 7:00 p.m. tags and DNA Kits available prior to the program start time. There is an qualifying educational workshop that evening starting at 6:00 p.m. Full participation in both events meets your educational requirements for the program. May 1, 2, or 3 rd from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at the Polk County Extension Office. $5.00 per kit will be required at the time of pick up. Please make your checks payable to the Polk County Quality Meats Program. If paying by cash, bring exact money. Swine Registration Cards are due to the Extension Office by May 15.!!! SPRING WEIGH-IN FOR GOATS AND SHEEP The Polk County Quality Meats program will host a spring weigh-in and registration for sheep and goats on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (Please note short time frame). Animals need to be castrated before this date. For complete Quality Meats Guidelines please see for more information

12 Clover Connection February, 2017 Annual 4-H Volunteer Leader Training VIP Volunteer In Preparation As part of the 4-H Club Charter process, each county will be offering annual volunteer leader training. Each club is encouraged to have one participant attending these annual trainings to bring the information back to the clubs. The training will be valuable for all youth and adult leaders, and anyone is welcome to attend. This year s training will be the new VIP Volunteers In Preparation and will be offered Monday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake. For this year only, the Annual 4-H Volunteer Leader Training is the same training for new volunteers. This will be an opportunity for any leader to learn more about the new training and to interact with other volunteers both new and experienced. We are looking forward to a great evening of interactive discussions and learning from each other. Supporting 4-H volunteers in their role and strengthening the 4-H Club are top priorities for Wisconsin. It is critical that volunteers have the support, tools, and training they need to be effective in helping youth gain the most they can from their 4-H experience. This workshop will help volunteers enhance those skills To register for this workshop, please fill out the following information, or contact the Polk County Extension Office at Annual Volunteer Training for VIP Name: Address: Phone Number: Address: Club: Return to the Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

13 Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference will bring together young people in grades 7-10 from around the state to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus for four days of learning and fun June 26-29, Youth will travel by bus with others from Northwestern Wisconsin. This will be a great opportunity to enhance your 4-H leadership skills, gain in-depth project or activity knowledge and meet other youth from around the state! Youth from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences will come together to exchange ideas, form friendships and learn important skills they can use to contribute to their communities. This is an award trip for youth that show strong 4-H participation. The cost for this experience including transportation runs over $375.00, but the Polk County 4-H Leaders Federation has generously agreed to pay all costs except a $25.00 fee for first time participants. (Certain seminars have additional costs which are the responsibility of the delegate. Personal spending money is delegate s responsibility. Youth may attend again with additional fees). If for some reason youth do not attend without canceling before deadline or are sent home from the experience, the entire cost of the trip will need to be repaid to the Polk County 4-H Leaders Federation. Delegate Application Form- All Fields Required!! Submit this fully completed application and a 4-H Leader Evaluation and Recommendation Form. Name: Phone Number: Parent s Name: Birth Date: Current Grade: Address/City/Zip: 4-H Club: No. of Years in 4-H: Years in 4-H Youth Leadership: No. of years completing 4-H Record Books No. of years working in 4-H Food Stand at the Polk County Fair: Male Female I give my child permission to participate in this UW-Extension Program. I realize there will be a face-toface orientation, and I agree to help my child attend. Applicant s Signature: Parent s Signature: Please Check Appropriate Line Below: 1 st Time Delegate 2 nd Time Delegate 3 rd or 4 th Time Delegate $25.00 fee plus additional seminar expenses. $75.00 fee plus additional seminar expenses. $Responsible for all charges but are required to complete this form for eligibility. DO NOT SEND MONEY AT THIS TIME- YOU WILL BE BILLED WHEN SELECTED AND SEMINAR FEES DETERMINED. MONEY MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE EXPERIENCE. SEMINAR REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE IN 4honline. INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU.

14 4-H Trips I Have Been On In the Past: (if any): Why I want to be a delegate to State Youth Conference: My 4-H leadership experiences: My major 4-H projects and activities: What is one item you plan to bring back to your club? I have the following special medical needs: (such as allergies, diet requirements, or medications, other, etc.) DEADLINE: This form and a Leader Recommendation form are due to the Polk County Extension Office by March 10, 2017!!!

15 Horse Camp Counselor Application 2017 June 18-23, 2017 Youth 7th Grade and older may apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE 4H HORSE PROJECT As a counselor it is critical that you commit to be present for the entire camp Applicant Information Name: PREMISE ID#: First Last Age (As of 1/1/17): Grade Level for 2016/17: Male Female (Circle One) Address: Street Address City State ZIP Code Phone: Cell # Years in Horse Youth Leadership Project Shirt Size (Adult) S M L XL Why do you want to be a Horse Camp Counselor/group leader? Any additional Horse Project Leadership Roles/Volunteer Positions (Food Booth, Clinics, etc.) that you have helped with? Leadership Training (Describe/list any leadership training in which you have participated. Either 4H or other.) * By my signature, I attest that the information contained in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. * Applications will be accepted for both Junior and Senior Counselors. Positions will be determined based on Age, Experience, Need and Space by the Horse Camp Planning Team. * Camp Counselor Training Retreat / ABC Clinic is Tentatively Scheduled for TBD Accepted Counselors will be expected to attend the Retreat Weekend. I understand that this is an application only and that I will be contacted upon acceptance as a 2017 Camp Counselor. Member Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: Mail by March 1, 2017 to: Teresa Halstrom Polk County Horse Project, th Avenue, Dresser WI 54009

16 4H Club: Horse Information Name of Horse that will be used for Camp: How long have you been riding this horse? All horses attending camp must have a current Negative Coggins. Coggins must be submitted prior to camp and the original will be verified upon check in. Family Information Parent(s) Guardian Relationship: Address: Phone: Cell: In Case of Emergency: Relationship: Phone: Parents & Guardians are welcome to visit during camp. But all adults intending to stay on fair park grounds overnight MUST attend the 4H Adult Volunteer Training and have a background check. For more information please contact the Extension Office Per 4H Policy, boys and girls that are not in the same family are NOT allowed to stay in the same accommodation without direct onsite parent/guardian supervision Where will the 4H Camper be staying? (Choose One) Tent City Travel Trailer Undecided If camper chose a travel trailer do you require electrical access? ($15 additional/$5 per night x 3 nights) Yes No Whom will 4H Camper be staying with? (Please see note above concerning adults on Fair Park Grounds after hours) Counselor Registration Fee $65.00 = Electric (for Travel Trailers and Campers only, $5 per night x 4nights = $20) Only one Electric Fee Per Trailer Camper +$20.00 = Each Parent/Non-Camper Staying on-site ($15.00 includes all meals) Volunteer Card Required for Overnight Stay # Adults x $15.00 = Total Amount Due Make Checks Payable to Polk County 4H Federation (Checks will not be cashed prior to March 15th.) OFFICE USE ONLY: 4H Medical Release: Payment: Check # Amt:

17 Camp Counselor Application Due: February 27, 2017 (Must currently be in grades 9-12 to apply) Please bring completed app. to Interview Feb. 27 from 5:00 6:00 Gov. Center Balsam Lake Name Current Age Birth Date Male Female Address City Zip County Club Grade in School Years in 4-H Phone T-shirt size Small Medium Large X-large Have you previously attended a Camp Counselor Training Workshop? If so, when and where? Do you want to be considered for a junior director's position? Yes No What skills would you bring to this junior director's position? List camps (4-H and non 4-H) which you have attended: C camper or counselor Camp Year Camper Counselor Please hold these dates. Counselors will be assigned camps once camper applications and numbers are in. Younger Camp Grades 3-5 June Camp Counselor Training Older Camp Grades 5-7 June 21-23** Could overlap Date to Be Determined Younger if numbers are low Camp Activities Which of the following are you comfortable leading at camp? (Please check all that apply.) archery games & recreation arts & crafts music backpacking nature campfire programs nature activities (other than water) canoeing relay games drama activities science discovery activities fishing singing flag ceremonies swimming foods & nutrition other (describe)

18 Describe your experiences with 5 of the camp activities you identified on the front page. Explain why you want to be a camp counselor. What do you want to learn from your experiences as a camp counselor? If you have special dietary needs, please describe. (Applicant signature) (Date completed) University of Wisconsin, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Counties Cooperating. UW- Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. 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 hat proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential. TTY Phone Relay 711

19 Saturday, April 8, 2017 Turtle Lake School Speaking/Interpretive Reading Entry Youth may enter this event and receive fair premium by signing up in Department J-31 on their fair entry form for either Barron or Polk Counties. An exhibit related to this performance may be displayed at the fair. Exceptional entries will receive ribbon recognition. Original Speech - Open to all youth. Talks should be developed by the member who is presenting it. No posters or props may be used. The youth may speak about any topic of interest to him/her. TIMES: Grades 3-4: 1-2 minutes; Grades 5-6: 2-3 minutes; Grades 7-8: 3-4 minutes; Grades 9-13: 4-6 minutes. 4-H Pledge - For youth Cloverbud up to Grade 4. Cloverbuds will not receive a fair premium. Pledge must be memorized. Youth will be judged on voice, stage presence, expression, general effect, and correctness. FFA Creed For youth in Grades 6-9. Creed must be memorized. Youth will be judged on voice, stage presence, expression, general effect, and correctness. Interpretive Reading - Open to all youth, individual or team. Selections may be prose or poetry, original or selected reading. If not an original, the author must be credited. Include a short introduction to your reading. Reading should NOT be memorized. Use full-sized copies of selections (not note cards). No podium will be provided. TIMES (Individual or Team): Grades 3-4: 1-2 minutes; Grades 5-6: 2-3 minutes; Grades 7-8: 3-4 minutes; Grades 9-13: 4-6 minutes. Name: County: r Barron r Polk Club: Grade: Phone: If team interpretive reading, please attach a list of others involved with above information. Check all that apply: r Original Speech Title: r 4-H Pledge r FFA Creed r Interpretive Reading Check one: r Individual r Team Title: Mail to: UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development, 100 Polk Plaza; Suite 190; Balsam Lake, WI Or to: charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu Deadline to register: March 20, 2017

20 Saturday, April 8, 2017 Turtle Lake School Demonstration Entry Youth may enter this event and receive fair premium by signing up in Department J-31 on their fair entry form for either Barron or Polk Counties. An exhibit related to this performance may be displayed at the fair. Exceptional entries will receive ribbon recognition. Formal Demonstration An individual or team showing and telling an audience how to make or do something. Presents information through actions with an explanation. Has an introduction, body and conclusion followed by a time to answer questions. Open to all youth grades 3 and up. Select a topic of interest to you. Props and visual aids are encouraged. One 8-foot table will be provided. Easels and other equipment will not be provided. TIMES: Grades 3-5: 4-7 minute demonstration; Grades 6-8: 5-8 minute demonstration; Grades 9-13: 8-10 minute demonstration. Action Demonstration An individual or team sharing ideas or showing how to do a skill in an informal way. The audience may participate and ask questions throughout the demonstration. The demonstrator(s) converses with audience members who are standing around the table/area. The audience participates by talking with the demonstrator, trying things, doing, tasting, asking questions, etc. Handouts, posters, pictures can be used. Open to all youth grades 3 and up. Select a topic of interest to you. One 8-foot table will be provided. Easels and other equipment will not be provided. Youth must interact and have enough supplies for the audience to take part in the demonstration. TIMES: Action demonstrations for all age groups should be up to 20 minutes. Name: Club: County: r Barron r Polk Grade: Phone: If team demonstration, please attach a list of others involved with above information. Check all that apply: r Formal Demonstration Check one: r Individual r Team Title: r Action Demonstration Check one: r Individual r Team Title: Mail to: UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development, 100 Polk Plaza; Suite 190; Balsam Lake, WI Or to: charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu Deadline to register: March 20, 2017

21 Saturday, April 8, 2017 Turtle Lake School Musical Performance (Vocal, Dance, Instrumental) Youth may enter this event and receive fair premium by signing up in Department J-18 on their fair entry form for either Barron or Polk Counties. An exhibit related to this performance may be displayed at the fair. Exceptional entries will receive ribbon recognition. 4-H members may enter in more than one category. Each participant should bring a copy of their music for the judge. A piano is not available in the instrumental room. Name: Club: County: r Barron r Polk Grade: Phone: Please attach a list of others involved in performance with above information. Check all that apply: r Vocal, emphasis on vocal qualities and delivery Check one: r Solo r Duet Title: r Dance Check one: r Solo r Duet Title: r Vocal and Dance emphasis 60% on vocal qualities and 40% on interpretation and choreography Check one: r Solo r Duet Title: r Instrumental-Other than Piano Instrument: Check one: r Solo r Duet Title: r Piano Check one: r Solo r Duet Title: Mail to: UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development, 100 Polk Plaza; Suite 190; Balsam Lake WI Or to: charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu Deadline to register: March 20, 2017

22 Saturday, April 8, 2017 Turtle Lake School Drama Entry Clubs may have multiple on-stage and mini-dramas. Drama performances are not a fair entry; there is no premium. All props will be the responsibility of the performers/directors. All actors and directors must be currently enrolled Barron or Polk County 4-H members/volunteers. No hay bales, straw bales, candles, real fires, liquids, or weapons of any kind (real or fake) will be used in performances. Performances must include two or more actors. On Stage Drama Performance length can be up to 30 minutes, including set-up and take-down time. Mini-Drama or Skit Mini-dramas and skits can be performed at or in any place (setting) without a stage and might include puppetry, creative dramatics, etc. Mini-dramas may use props and costumes. Skits use minimal or no props and costumes. Performance length can be up to 15 minutes, including set-up and take-down time. Check category: r On Stage Drama r Mini Drama or Skit Name of Club: County: r Barron r Polk Title of Performance: Director(s): Phone: Original Script: r Yes r No Cast: Character Name Stage Hand/Props Manager: 4-H Member Name Continue Cast on Back or Separate Page Mail to: UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development, 100 Polk Plaza; Suite 190; Balsam Lake, WI Or to: charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu Deadline to register: March 20, 2017

23 Character Name 4-H Member Name

24 Saturday, April 8, 2017 Turtle Lake School Group Musical Performance Entry Clubs may have multiple Group Musical performances. Group Musical performances are not a fair entry; there is no premium. (For music fair entries, see the Musical Performance Entry form.) Performances may include vocals, instrumentals, and/or dance. Pantomiming or lip synching to recordings is not permitted. Performances must include five or more performers. All props will be the responsibility of the performers/directors. All performers and directors must be currently enrolled Barron or Polk County 4-H members/volunteers. No hay bales, straw bales, candles, real fires, liquids, or weapons of any kind (real or fake) will be used in performances. Performances should be no longer than 15 minutes in length, including set-up and take-down. Accompanists or directors will not be allowed to sing along with their group s presentation. Groups should give a brief introduction to the musical performance to set the stage. Name of Club: County: r Barron r Polk Title of Performance: Director(s): Phone: Accompanist: Names of Participants: Mail to: UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development, 100 Polk Plaza; Suite 190; Balsam Lake, WI Or to: charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu Deadline to register: March 20, 2017

25 2017 Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID Animal Identification Youth interested in showing market beef, sheep, swine, OR breeding stock commercial heifers/crossbred gilts/wether type ewes & rams at the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show will need to have their animal projects DNA/RFID identified by the State Fair eligibility deadlines listed below. This identification system allows animals which are DNA/RFID identified through the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) County and State Fair program to meet State Fair Identification requirements if the process is completed (all forms returned and samples on file) by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmarks listed. Market Beef, Sheep, and Swine DNA/RFID identification deadlines (postmark): Beef: Monday - February 13, 2017 Sheep: Monday - May 8, 2017 Swine: Monday - May 8, 2017 *Breeding stock: commercial heifers/crossbred gilts/wether type ewes & rams DNA/RFID identification deadline (postmark): Wednesday - June 7, 2017 (postmark) *Breeding stock being shown in the commercial, crossbred, or wether type divisions MUST HAVE DNA submitted even if they are registered with a National Breed Organization (i.e. a registered Hereford gilt with registration papers being shown in the Crossbred Gilt division). *Please Note: Breeding stock with National Breed Organization Registration Papers being shown in the breed divisions DO NOT Need to be DNA/RFID identified through WLIC. (ie. a registered Angus Heifer with registration papers being shown in the Angus Division does not need to be DNA/RFID identified.) Market Animals Only: WLIC is coordinating a statewide DNA/RFID identification program for Wisconsin County and State Fairs. How do I get my animals identified? DNA/RFID tag identification is only available by going to the WLIC website at Click on the text Learn More under DNA Program (lower left-hand side). Print out, complete and mail the request form with payment to WLIC. Make sure DNA and required paperwork is returned to WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification postmark deadlines listed above. How much will DNA/RFID identification cost? $11 per animal identified for required DNA/RFID tag identification. If your animal has an existing 840 RFID ear tag you can purchase and submit a DNA envelope separately for $6.00. Be sure to list the existing RFID ear tag number on the paperwork and DNA submission. Will my County DNA/RFID tag qualify for Wisconsin State Fair? Wisconsin State Fair will accept all DNA/RFID samples submitted through WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark. Samples received after the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark will be accepted; however, the animal associated with the samples will have limited State Fair eligibility. Visit the WLIC website ( to verify which counties are participating in the statewide DNA/RFID identification program. Should I notify Wisconsin State Fair that my animal has been DNA/RFID identified? You DO NOT have to notify Wisconsin State Fair at time of identification. Wisconsin State Fair will receive all animal identification documentation from WLIC after the Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID identification postmark deadlines. Potential exhibitors are required to submit their Fair entries (online or paper) prior to the June entry deadlines by entering directly with Wisconsin State Fair. DNA/RFID identification is NOT your entry to the Fair. What if my County is not participating in the statewide DNA/RFID program? No problem! Request Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID identification through WLIC. Make sure DNA and required paperwork is returned to WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark listed above. If your county is not participating check with them for their requirement deadlines. Questions related to the DNA/RFID identification process contact: WLIC helpdesk@wiid.org Questions related to Wisconsin State Fair or entry procedures contact: entryoffice@wistatefair.com or

26 North Central Wisconsin Cattlemen s Association Beef Preview Show Showmanship, Steer & Open Heifer Shows Held in conjunction with the 9th Annual Beef Round-Up Saturday, May 13, 2017, Brecke Rodeo Arena W7939 Hwy. 64, Medford, WI $200 Grand Champion Steer & Heifer Awards $100 Reserve Grand Champion Steer & Heifer Awards Jackpot Showmanship/additional prizes throughout the day Pre-registration preferred by April 30, 2017 $20 /first animal, $10/additional animal, per exhibitor due by April 30, 2017 $30/first animal, $10/additional animal, per exhibitor after April 30, walk-ins allowed Additional $5.00/exhibitor to enter Jackpot Showmanship 7 am Gates open. Check-in & weigh-in closes at 9:30 am 9 am Showmanship Clinic begins 10 am NCWCA Seed Stock Sale begins 12:30 pm Showmanship begins (after the sale) Heifer Show follows Steer Show last Dismissal after the Champion Steer is awarded Mail completed entry forms with fees payable to NCWCA to Ryan Klussendorf W2072 Hwy 64, Medford, WI Barn stalls available on first-come, first-served basis. Bring and remove your own bedding; shavings are available for purchase. Each exhibitor is in charge of cleaning up after themselves before leaving the show. Hosted in cooperation with Rules & Entry Forms available at For more information call (715) facebook.com/ncwcattlemen NCWCA, Inc., its administration, its members, and its sponsors will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur during the delivery, exhibition, participation or removal of animals attending programs of NCWCA, Inc. Nor shall the association, its management, its members and its sponsors be responsible for personal injury, loss or theft sustained by a participant. The participant shall indemnify NCWCA, Inc. against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.