December 2016 Table of Contents Page Message from Megan 2 Our Place Our Community 2 Fairest of the Fair 3 State Fair Scholarship 3 LEADS Bowling 4 4H Officer Training 4 Volunteer Orientation 5 Bowling Tournament 5 Summer Office Assistant 6 Quilt Day Camp 7 MASS Meeting 8 Horsemasters 8 Garden Giants 9 Summer Event Dates 9 MASS 2017 Calendar 10 Dairy Heifer Application 11 University of Wisconsin, U. S. Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperating. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA. Marathon County 4-H Office (715) 261-1232 Megan Suehring 4-H Program Advisor (715) 261-1244 megan.suehring@ces.uwex.edu Janette Baumann Administrative Coordinator (715) 261-1232 janette.baumann@co.marathon.wi.us Calendar of Events Calendar can also be found at http:///4h/4-h-calendar/ December, 2016 12 Volunteer Leader Orientation 13 LEADS Holiday Bowling Party 23 UW Extension office closed for the Holiday 26 UW Extension office closed for the Holiday 30 UW Extension office closed for the Holiday January, 2017 2 UW Extension office closed for the Holiday 6-8 Winter Camp 8 MASS Mandatory Meeting 14 4H Officer Training 17 Pre Quilt Day Camp Planning Meeting February, 2017 4 Quilt Day Camp SAVE THE DATE!! Saturday, February 18, 2017, 9 - Noon: SUPER SATURDAY Take a one hour dive into projects you re interested in. Cloverbud track, cultural arts, animals, and science & technology will all be available! Mark your calendar now, and watch for more info in the January Family Focus! 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION Monday, December 12, 2016, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 212 River Drive, Wausau Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/volunteerleaderorientation
Hello Marathon 4 H Members and Leaders! Decorations are everywhere; it s very clear that a celebration is near! As a 4 H youth or adult, is it obvious that you are a leader? Are you making the best better? In the weeks coming up, please take some time to reflect on your year in Marathon 4 H. What was the best part? Which days could have used some improvement? In what ways can you use more assistance from me? And how can you be of more help to your fellow 4 Hers? I m excited to see what 2017 will bring within our program. The potential I see in our youth and leaders is extraordinary! Let s continue to make Marathon 4 H the very best country program in Wisconsin. Best wishes for your holiday season! Megan Suehring Marathon County 4 H Program Advisor Merry Christmas from the Suehrings! Our Place, Our Community 2016 Wraps Up! The OPOC Project recently wrapped up their year long project featuring the values of rural life. Perspectives of eight youth and adults in Marathon 4 H were shared using art as the conversation piece. We would like to thank Eric Giordano of WIPPS for his partnership with this project. Youth and adults were charged with taking pictures of their own rural life to use as conversation pieces, which culminated in a rural issue guide lead community conversation held on December 1st, 2016 at Willow Spring Gardens. The group also spoke to the Marathon County Board in June. Please contact the office if you are interested in having one of the participants share more about their experience, or if you are interested in having the banners (large) displayed in your community. A BIG THANK YOU goes out to the eight Marathon 4 H Participants of 2016: Ariel Graveen, Emma Walters, Emma Loucks, Annabeth Bartelt, Martha Luckey, Linda Graveen, Jen Loucks, Rhonda Bartelt. Pictured is the group who spoke to County Board in June. Page 2
Now taking applications for the 2017 Wisconsin Valley Fair Fairest of the Fair! Duties: Official ambassador for the Wisconsin Valley Fair at events including dairy breakfasts, 4-H clubs, and the Wisconsin Valley Fair Assist in managing the Fair s social media presence Work with coordinator to schedule appearances and events throughout the year Requirements: Be a resident of Marathon County Be a past or current participant of the Wisconsin Valley Fair Have Excellent Communication Skills, and flexible scheduling As of June 1, 2017, have completed your first year of college Have a valid driver s license and your own vehicle with insurance Apply by: December 30th either by mail to Wisconsin Valley Fair, Courthouse, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403 or to kaitlyn@wisconsinvalleyfair.com For full details and application go to wisconsinvalleyfair.com. State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Scholarships Available The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships, for use during the 2017-18 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 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 application is available at http://wistatefair.com/competitions/dairy-promo-board/. Application deadline is Friday, March 24. For more information, contact Katy Katzman at 262-903-6727 or katzman@idcnet.com. Page 3
Marathon County 4-H LEADS Holiday Bowling Party Tuesday, December 13th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Grab your Marathon 4-H Friends and plan to come to the LEADS Holiday Bowling Party, being held on Tuesday, December 13th at Dale's Weston Lanes. $5 will get you bowling from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and snacks. A white-elephant gift exchange is happening for anyone who would like to participate. This event is open to any 4-H youth, 12 years and older. Please pre-register by Sunday, December 11th: https://goo.gl/forms/y2az3ldyvhhjilgl2. Next official LEADS Meeting: Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 212 River Drive, Wausau Marathon County 4-H Officer Training - Saturday, January 14th, 9:30 a.m. - Noon Many youth will be trying their hand at a 4-H Officer position this year! Whether you're leading the meetings as president or compiling the scrapbook as a historian, there are tricks of the trade we can show you. If you have been an officer before, you'll also serve as a great role model for incoming officers. Please plan on attending. GENERAL LEADERS ARE ALSO STRONGLY ENCOUR- AGED TO ATTEND! Please pre-register by Thursday, January 12th: https://goo.gl/forms/ cfafqv059lgbpfzb2. Page 4
4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION Monday, December 12, 2016, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 212 River Drive, Wausau Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/volunteerleaderorientation Can t make this training? Mark your calendar for the next one: Thursday, February 23, 2017, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 4-H Volunteer Leader Orientation is a short and informational volunteer training that educates adults on UW-Extension, Risk Management, and resources available. There is ample time to ask questions. This training and LEADERSHIP HOURS in your own club are required if you plan to ask for a discounted fair pass for the 2017 Wisconsin Valley Fair. Leadership means that you will organize and carry out project or general club meetings with more than your own kids. Adult Project Leaders are expected to invite all club members in their project area to meetings held. If you failed to sign up as a leader for a year, you will be asked to attend this training. Until you do so (and undergo a background check), you will not be considered a leader within Marathon County 4-H. Direct any questions to Megan Suehring: megan.suehring@uwex.edu. Thanks! It s a great time to strike out!! Marathon 4-H Bowling Tournament 1 p.m. February 12, 2017 Do you love bowling? The Rose Bowl in Marshfield is offering to break up your winter with a Sunday bowling tournament. We have space for 24 teams. $40 will enter your team of 4. Teams will play 3 games. Division 1: 11 & Under Division 2: 12 & Up (with adults) No more than two adults on a team. There will be SUPER prizes for winners; Winning not based only on high score, as well as style points and for best dressed. (Details to follow.) https://goo.gl/forms/e9i0k2kylsw6nmn82 Questions or have more than one team from your club that wants to enter? Call Megan at 715-261-1244 Page 5
Now taking applications for the 2017 WI Valley Fair & UWEX Office Assistant Please strongly consider applying to work in our office support position! The Assistant will work in both the UW-Extension 4-H Office and the Wisconsin Valley Fair Office locations. Workload will include many support functions to assist both the 4-H program, Junior Fair, and the Wisconsin Valley Fair in their summer programs including but not limited to: Processing Wisconsin Valley Fair entry materials Organizing and ordering trophies for the Junior Fair Assisting with answering phones, mailings, etc Entering data for vendors, exhibitors, contests and memberships Assisting with 4-H Programming, especially organizing registrations and material preparation. The desired qualifications include: Experience as a Marathon County 4-H member and an understanding of the Wisconsin Valley Fair Strong customer service skills, especially in-person and on the phone Experience working in the Microsoft Office Suite and with different social media platforms Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on accuracy This limited term position will begin in mid-may and continue through mid-august. The work hours will be approximately 20 per week at each location, making this a full time position during the summer months. Most hours will be accrued Monday through Friday. The candidate will be expected to work occasional weekends and extended hours when necessary (this will definitely occur during the Wisconsin Valley Fair). The position is funded 50/50 by the 4-H Leaders Federation and the Wisconsin Valley Fair. Compensation for this position is paid on an hourly basis with no benefits beyond SSI and worker s compensation. All applicants must: Successfully pass a background check and be willing to complete the 4-H leader orientation process; be 18 years old as of May 15, 2017; hold a valid driver s license; and have available transportation to work sites. Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter by January 31st, 2017 to: Megan Suehring, UW Extension, 212 River Drive, Ste 3 Wausau, WI 54403. COMING SOON: 4-H Summer Teaching Internship Position Keep your eyes peeled! We ll be posting the position officially in January on our website and Facebook, as well as in the first Family Focus of 2017. Thoughtfully consider your references, and brush up your resume and cover letter! We re looking for excited youth interested in programming in school and camp settings. Page 6
4 H Quilt Day Camp 2017 Let s Try Angles the Triangle Quilt We are going to learn how to make 60 Degree Angles when we make our Triangle Quilt at 4 H Quilt Day Camp! (Yes, it is a Day Camp we are going to learn the techniques and get started on the quilt in one long day not two days as in the past!) Save these dates: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 for the Pre Camp planning meeting, 6 to 8 pm at The Quilting Workshop, 306 S. 1st Avenue, Wausau. Saturday, February 4, 2017 for Quilt Day Camp at the UW Extension Office Building 212 River Drive, Wausau. You will be learning to make equilateral triangles that are sewn together to create any size or type of quilt. Your fabric selection will influence the final look! This project is great for Beginners to Advanced Quilters. We will be featuring several techniques for achieving the 60 degree angles required to make the Equilateral triangles from your fabric strips! The $15 registration fee includes the triangle technique and instructions to make table runners, wall hangings, and quilts of all sizes. Participants are asked to bring their own bag lunch and beverages! Youth participants should be in 6th grade or older, and able to sew a straight seam on a sewing machine. First time attendees must work with an adult helper (adult helpers do not need to be experienced quilters!). If you don t have a parent or leader to work with you, contact Megan Suehring (there may be quilters in the community who will be available to help you!) Registration is needed by January 12th. Space is limited and quilt camp will be open to the first 24 youth who register. (Late registrations will not be accepted.) A Pre Quilt Camp preparation meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at 6:00 pm at the Quilting Workshop located at 306 South 1st Avenue, Wausau. At this meeting, you will receive a list of supplies and fabrics needed for your projects, as well as learn about the quilt design possibilities! Quilting Workshop staff will be on hand to help you purchase supplies that evening or you can go home and look for fabrics in your stash. Remember to register no later than January 12th, so that we can have adequate materials prepared for the January 17th meeting. Space is limited and priority will be given to 4 H youth who have up to date Marathon County 4 H membership. (4 H Leaders and Quilt Camp Alumni are welcome to attend if space is available.) Register online at: https://goo.gl/forms/adwuxwtunvvcokhc2 Page 7
Market Animal Show and Sale Mandatory Meeting Sunday, January 8, 2017 1:00 pm Wausau West High School Auditorium (1200 W. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, WI) All youth and their parents must attend the MASS mandatory meeting if they plan to participate in the program in 2017. Registration starts at 12:30pm. If there is bad weather, the make up meeting will be held the following Sunday, January 15 th at the same location and time. If you have questions, or are unable to attend the meeting, you must call Lori Witberler, MASS Secretary at (715 574 6691) before January 8 th to discuss your options for participating in a make up meeting. HORSEMASTERS ITEMS DECEMBER 13: Horsemasters meeting 6:00 Board; 6:30 General meeting. Clinic planning 212 River Drive, Wausau. JANUARY 10: Horsemasters meeting 6:00 Board; 6:30 General meeting. Tack swap and clinic planning. 212 River Drive, Wausau. FEBRUARY 14: Horsemasters meeting 6:00 Board; 6:30 General meeting. MARCH 12: MARATHON COUNTY HORSEMASTERS TACK SWAP: We will once again be offering a voucher for those 4-H youth who volunteer at least 2 hours. You will be able to use the voucher for one CORE clinic. Please contact Missy Pla at 715-571-3543 (cell) to set up a time to volunteer. You MUST be signed up ahead of time in order to receive a voucher. We will also be asking 4- H youth to donate pre-wrapped, pre-cut baked goods to sell in the kitchen. Tack swap spaces will be $10.00 if you wish to reserve one as a 4-H Group. Forms will be available on Marathon County Horsemasters website in January. MARCH 14: Horsemasters meeting 6:00 Board; 6:30 General meeting. APRIL 9: MANDATORY HORSE PROJECT MEETING: For everyone enrolled in horse or horseless horse who wish to show at the fair; More information will be on the horsemaster website and facebook page as it becomes available. Grade 13 only: You will need to contact Missy Pla at 715-571-3543 if you are away at college and not able to attend either mandatory meeting. APRIL 11: MAKE-UP MANDATORY HORSE PROJECT MEETING; Horsemasters Meeting 6:00 Board and 6:30 General Meeting at 212 River Drive Wausau. MAY 5 & 6: Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Association Speeches, Demonstrations, and Hippology held at Marathon County UW: You need to pre-register by April 18. Cost is $5.00 per event. For forms and more information go to:http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/onlinpro/horsehandbook.cfm and go to statewide events for forms for Speeches, Demos and Hippology. Page 8
CLOVERBUD GARDEN GIANTS PICTURES Summer dates to mark down Project Sign Up Deadline in 4-H Online for 2017 WI Valley Fair: March 1st, 2017 Foods & Clothing Revue: May 13th, 2017 Junior Camp: TBA Prefair Dance, Drama, Demo, Music Judging: June 24th, 2017 Camp Upham Woods (Gr. 4-9): July 8th - 11th, 2017 Prefair Cake Revue: July 26th, 2017: Wisconsin Valley Fair: August 1st - 6th, 2017 Page 9
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