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CLOVER POWER PRESS Richland County Extension Office February/March 2017
University of Wisconsin, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Counties Cooperating University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements.
Richland County UW Extension Service 1000 Highway 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
Phone: 608-647-6148 Fax: 608-647-9116
http://richland.uwex.edu
http://www.facebook.com/RichlandCounty4H
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Richland County UW Extension
Wisconsin 4-H Website http://4h.uwex.edu
Richland County
UW-Extension Staff
Karleen Craddock Interim 4-H Youth
Development Educator [email protected]
Adam Hady
Agriculture Agent [email protected]
Chelsea Wunnicke Family Living Agent
Vacant FoodWise Coordinator
Sandy Campbell Administrative Secretary
Jennie Silver Support Staff
Dear 4-H Families, I have enjoyed reading the 4-H club calendars with the many educational programs and FUN activities that are planned for the upcoming year! In addition to the great events happening in your club, check out the 2017 4-H Calendar in this newsletter with a listing of county and state 4-H opportunities. It is going to be a great year!
Here are a few highlights of upcoming events: 4-H Volunteer Workshop - All youth and adult volunteers are invited to meet other volun-teers, learn new ideas and have FUN! The workshop will be held February 18, 9 a.m.-Noon at the Wallace Student Center, UW-Richland and is hosted by Crawford, Rich-land and Vernon Counties. You will learn how to strengthen youth/adult partnerships when planning and leading 4-H events; learn more about the “hands-on” experiential learning that 4-H is famous for; and trade amazing ideas with 4-H leaders from through southwest Wisconsin! Be sure to bring ideas and handouts to share! Are you interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer? An orientation session for new 4-H volunteers will be offered.. Richland County 4-H Arts Festival - 4-H youth can demonstrate their skills in public speaking, singing, and playing an instrument. Show off your artistic talents on Sunday, March 19, 1 p.m. at the Richland Center High School. Registration is due February 28th. Public is welcome to attend. 4-H Camp - If you enjoy the outdoors, you won’t want to miss 4-H camp this summer at Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells! Canoeing, hiking and hanging out with friends are just a few of the fun activities planned for youth in 3rd-8th grades at 4-H camp on July 20-22! Older 4-H members, 9th-13th grade, are encouraged to apply to be a counselor at 4-H Camp. Counselor applications are due March 1. Looking forward to a GREAT year with Richland County 4-H!
Karleen Craddock, Interim 4-H Youth Development Educator
Important Deadlines:
February 28—Arts Festival Application Due
March 1—Last date to Add or Delete 4-H projects in 4honline
March 1—Camp Counselor Apps Due
March 15—4-H Scholarship Applications Due (See list of scholarships in this newsletter) March 20 – Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference Application Due
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February 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 Steer Weigh-
In - 10 a.m.-
Noon, Equity
Livestock
5 6 7 Annual Gen.
Leaders Meeting,
7 p.m., Ext. Office
8 Rabbits R Us
Meeting, 7 p.m.,
Ext. Office
9 10 ArtBeat Reg-
istration Deadline
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12 13 Pig Project
Annual Mtg.,
7 p.m., Rm
204, UW-R
14 FIC Sweet-
heart Steak
Supper, UW-R
15 16 Cat & Small
Pets Mtg. 6:30
p.m., Ext. Office
17 18 4-H Volunteer
Workshop 9 a.m.,
UW-R
19 4-H Diorama
Show, R.C. Comm. Ctr.
Jr. Ldr. Mtg., 6 p.m.,
Ext. Office
20 4-H Leaders
Meeting, 7 p.m., Ext.
Office
21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 Entry deadline
for 4-H Arts Festival
March 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Last date to Add/
Delete 4-H Projects
Counselor App due
2 3 4 State Fair
Steer Weigh in,
Equity
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 Rabbits R Us
Meeting, 6:30
p.m., Ext. Office
13 14 15 4-H Scholar-
ship application
deadline
16 Cat & Small
Pets Mtg. 6:30
p.m., Ext. Office
17 ArtBeat!,
Upham Woods, WI
Dells
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19 4-H Arts Festi-
val, 1 p.m., RCHS
20 4-H Leaders
Meeting, 7 p.m., Ext.
Office
21 22 23 24
National 4-H Conf.
Washington, DC
25
26
National 4-H Conf.
Washington, DC
27 Feathered
Friends, 6:30 p.m.
Extension Office
28 29 30 31
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RECOGNITION CORNER
If there is a special person or organization that any 4-H member or club would like to thank, submit a 2-5 sentence “thank you” by email to Karleen at [email protected] to have published in the next Clover Power Recognition Corner.
Thank you to….
...Club Officer Workshop—Thank you to the Leaders Associa-tion Officers; Gretchen Kanable, Deb Liska, Jule Fraser, and Jennifer Carter; Jr. Leaders: Brianna Radtke, Dalton Dobbs, Rob Cooper, Dani Radtke and Rachel Durst as well as Jennie Silver and Sandy Campbell from the Extension Office for helping with the 4-H Club Officer Work-shop! ...4-H Record Book Committee—Thanks to Jennifer and Paige Carter, Rob Cooper, Gretchen Kanable, Zach Nelson, Kim Spencer and Sawyer Willis for all of their time and contributions to the lively discussions we had as we worked on the 4-H record book updates.
4-H Record Book Update
The 4-H record book committee has been working hard to update the 4-H record books! A few of the changes you will see…. - Less repetitive forms - Simpler financial record - Options for using technology or creating your own pages We will be sharing the DRAFT copies with 4-H club leaders at the Annual General Leaders meeting on February 7th. Hope-fully the final copies will be approved at the February Leaders Association Board Meeting. Stay tuned for details...
4-H Leaders Association
When: February 20, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Where: Extension Office, Room 713 Meetings are open to all 4-H members, parents and 4-H lead-ers. At the February meeting, the Leaders Association Board will be discussing the 4-H Record Book updates.
4-H Junior Leader Events
Ice Cave Hiking and Snowshoeing—Due to recent weather conditions, the Jr. Leader outing to the Kickapoo Valley Reserve on February 11th has been cancelled. Instead, the Jr. Leaders group will meet on Sunday, February 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Bring your favorite board game and a choco-late snack to share. Also bring 20 valentines cards. Who can join Jr. Leaders? All 4-H members in 6th grade and up! Invite your friends to attend! It’s lots of fun! For updates, go to the Richland County 4-H Facebook page at www.facebook.com/richlandcounty4h. Contact Julie Fraser, Jr. Leaders Advisor, at [email protected]
General Leaders Annual Meeting
When: Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m. Where: Extension Office, Room 713 4-H General Leaders will get a sneak peek at the drafts of the new 4-H Records and have an opportunity to give feedback. We will also be talking about FairEntry, the new online fair en-try system and what to expect for this year’s fair. There will be an opportunity for 4-H leaders to share club ideas.
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PROJECT NEWS!
DAIRY Congratulations to the Richland County Dairy Quiz Bowl Judging Teams that participated in the 4-H Dairy
Quiz Bowl and Management Contest held on January 28. Team members are: Zach Nelson, Callie Storms, Logan
Turgasen, Brock Nelson, Rachel Durst, Kylee Sebranek, Kolton Stibbe, Delaney Turgasen, Landon Turgasen and
Wyatt Storms. Thank you to Advisor Beth Storms and to Rachel Turgasen for all their help.
PIGS The Pig Project Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, February 13 at 7 p.m., Room 204, Classroom Building, UW-Richland.
To be eligible to sell at the Richland County Meat Animal Sale, swine project members must attend two meetings - one Meat Animal
Quality Assurance (MAQA) training and one educational meeting. This meeting will count as one educational meeting.
MAQA trainings will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m., Classroom Bldg., UW-Richland and on Thursday, June 15, 1 p.m., also
in the Classroom Bldg. Additional educational meetings will be offered. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Storms, 608-
739-4238, or Chad Imhoff, 608-604-4775.
ARTS
Richland County 4-H Arts Festival has been scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 1 p.m. at the Richland Center High School. Entry categories include: Demonstrations (Individual or Team Entry); Public Speaking (Prose, Poetry, Story Telling); Music Performance (Individual, Duet, Trio); Clowns/Juggling; and Dance (Individual, Duet, Trio). Additional entry categories are Music Large Group and Drama Large Group (including One Act Play, Mini-Drama and Play Reading). Start planning on what you would like to enter! Interested in volunteering at the Richland County Arts Festi-val? Contact Karleen at [email protected]. Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 28.
CATS Cat project meetings will be held on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. At least two meetings must be attended to show at the Small Pet Show. Project members will be doing many community service projects with their cats. Catless cat project members are welcome to join. Contact Sandy Layer at [email protected]. The Cat & Small Pet Show is scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 1 p.m., at Pine Valley Community Village. Mark it on your calendar and save the date! The public is welcome to watch the show and judging of the project animals.
HORSES
The February Horse project meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26, 5:00 p.m., Buena Vista Town Hall in Gotham. The March and April meetings will be held on March 26 and April 23, 5 p.m. at the Buena Vista Town Hall. If you have any questions, contact Deanna Louis, Key Horse Leader, at [email protected] Congratulations to the 2017 Horse Project Officers - Julia Schoen, President; Emma Schoen, Vice President; Dana Louis, Secre-tary; Holly Ramsden, Treasurer; Sydney Cooley, Reporter; and Brianna and Brooklyn Granger, Directors. The Horse Project is raising funds to renovate the horse arena at the Richland County Fairgrounds. They have two fundraisers - Schwan’s and Rural Route 1 popcorn. When you purchase from Schwan’s, a portion of the proceeds go to the horse club. The link is https://www.schwans-cares.com/campgaigns/29202-richland-county-4h-horse-project. If you would like to purchase popcorn, contact Deanna Louis.
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PROJECT NEWS! POULTRY
Mark your calendars for the upcoming meetings of Feathered Friends, the county-wide youth poultry group, February meeting will be held on Monday, February 27, 7 p.m., in Room 713, Extension Office, East Hall, UW-Richland. February‘s meeting will be on Food Safety.
BEEF/SHEEP/SWINE
Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID Animal Identification—Youth interested in showing market beef, sheep, swine,
OR breeding stock commercial heifers/crossbred gitls/wether tyupe ewes and 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: Beef - Monday, February 13, 2017;
Sheep - Monday, May 8, 2017; Swine - Monday, May 8, 2017; Breeding Stock - Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
How do I get my animals identified? DNA/RFID tag identification is only available by going to the WLIC website at www.wiid.org. How much will DNA/RFID identification cost? $11 per animal. Questions related to the DNA/RFID identification process contact: DLIC [email protected] - 888.808.1910
DIORAMAS
4-H Diorama Show will be on February 19th at the Richland Center Community Center. Individual and team events for youth in 5K through 13th grade. Event schedule: 10:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. - judging begins at 12:30 p.m. Registrations are accepted up to the day of the event. There will also be a Diorama workshop and vendors. Entry fee:$5.00 to participate. Free admission. Sponsored by 4-H Jr. Leaders. Contact the Extension Office for registration information. Questions? Contact Jonathan at [email protected]
SHOOTING SPORTS
Richland County Youth Shooting Sports program (BB Guns and Air Rifles) practices will be held at the Pine River Indoor Range from 5:00-6:00 p.m. or 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the following dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, and 25. Contact Mary Cooper at 604-0529. Practices for archery and target shooting will be on June 20th and 29th from 5-7 p.m. at the Outdoor Range. Richland County Shooting Sports Competition (Note: These dates may be flipped due to weather) July 8-Archery, air rifle silhouette, .22 silhouette, pellet pistol & wildlife ecology at the Outdoor Range July 9-BB target, air rifle target, .22 target & wildlife ecology at the Indoor Range Interested in becoming a 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer? The dates for Shooting Sports certification are: Southern workshop at Lodi, April 7 – 8; Northern workshop at Phillips, May 5 – 6; Central workshop at Marshfield, September 15 – 16. Find out more about the 4-H shooting sports program at: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/
ANIMAL SCIENCE 4-H Animal Science Internship—Looking for a summer job? Do you have an interest in Animal Science? The UW-Extension Ani-
mal Science Department is looking for a 4-H intern. For more information, contact Pam Hobson at [email protected].
Application deadline is February 20th.
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PROJECT NEWS!
ART
4-H ArtBeat! Was created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders and is the introductory program for WI 4-H Arts & Communication! ArtBeat! Will be held March 17 & 18 at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells. The weekend will fea-ture a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, and more! 4-H members will explore their own creativity while discovering the great variety of 4-H Arts & Communication experiences. Youth and adult participates will rotate through a variety of sessions which are hands-on and active. Both youth and adult participants stay in the warm and cozy cabins! All adults will be considered camp chaper-ones. Camp begins Friday evening at 7 p.m. and ends Saturday after-noon at 3 p.m. The $50 per person fee (youth and adults) will include all materials and supplies (including a very cool ArtBEat! Backpack!), special snacks, overnight lodging and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Registration deadline is February 10, 2017 For addition information, go to http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/artbeat/
RABBITS
Congratulations to the 2017 Rabbits R Us officers: President - Rob Cooper, Vice President – Mitchell Woodman, Secretary –
Therese Honer, and Treasurer –Ben Clark
Schedule of Events:
February 8—Rabbits R Us Meeting, 7:00 p.m. UW Richland Student Building Room 204. Ben Clark and Tim Woodman will do a pro-
gram on Rabbit Facts and Trivia.
March 12—Rabbits R Us Meeting, 6:30 p.m. UW Extension Office. Therese Honer And Evelyn Jelinek will do a program.
April 9—Rabbits R Us Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Extension Office. Rob Cooper and Mitchell Woodman will do a program on showmanship.
April 15 – Bunny Petting at Richland County Easter Egg Hunt, Time and place to follow
April 30 - Rabbits R Us Spring Show, 7:30 a.m. Richland Center Community Center
June 3—Rabbits R Us Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Schmitt Woodland Hills. We will be visiting with the residents followed by a short meeting.
July 15—Rabbits R Us Meeting, 9:00 a.m. We will be working in the Avery Marshall Building at the Fairgrounds.
July 15 – Breed and Roaster ID sheet due
August 15 – Fryer and Pen of Three ID sheets due
September 11—Rabbit Show, 2:00 p.m., Avery Marshal Building, Richland County Fairgrounds
Everyone is encouraged to become involved with the Rabbits R Us and the 4-H Rabbit Project. To be eligible to sell in the Meat Ani-
mal Sale you must be a member (including FFA members) of Rabbits R Us, do showmanship, and attend at least two club functions.
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2017 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR RICHLAND COUNTY YOUTH
There are several scholarships available for Richland County youth. Scholarship information and application forms can be found on the Richland County Extension webpage at http://richland.uwex.edu/scholarships/
Richland County 4-H Scholarship (Due March 15)
Richland County 4-H Clothing Scholarship (Due March 15)
Golden Gallon Scholarship
Meat Animal Sale Scholarship
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarship (Due March 15)
WI State Fair Dairy Promotion Scholarship
Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship
HCE Scholarship (Letter, Requirements, Application)
WAHCE Scholarships (3 scholarships)
COMING EVENTS 4-H members in grades 6-8 may request a one page application from the Extension Office.
Older 4-H members must complete a 4-H Resume to apply for 4-H trips. *The 4-H Leaders Association to covers approximately half of the cost of the trip for 4-H members.
Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference Application Due: March 20
Who: Youth in 7-10th Grade Where: UW-Madison and surrounding area
When: June 26-29, 2017 Approx. Cost: $220.00*
Experience life on campus at UW-Madison as you participate in fun workshops, take field trips and hang out with your
friends and 4-H members from throughout Wisconsin.
IW2K! (I Want to Know) Science Camp Application Due: April 14
Who: Youth in 6-8th Grade Where: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells
When: May 5-7, 2017 Approx. Cost: $70.00*
Do you like science, technology, or engineering? Have you always wanted to know what makes things work? Do you
like cool, hands-on experiments? If so, then IW2K! ( I Want To Know!) STEM Camp is for you! Space is limited.
Find out more… http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hstem/events/i-want-to-know-stem-camp-2017/
Participants need to register through 4honline AND complete the Richland County application form.
4-H Camp at Upham Woods Registration Due: May 31
Who: Youth in 3-8th Grade Where: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells
When: July 20-22, 2017 Approx. Cost: $75.00 4-H members, $140.00 non-members
There is always an adventure at 4-H camp…campfires, canoeing, hikes and LOTS of outdoor fun!
Invite a friend—You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend Camp Upham Woods.
Too old to attend 4-H Camp? Apply to be a camp counselor! Applications for camp counselors are due March 1.
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RICHLAND COUNTY 4-H ARTS FESTIVAL!
Purpose of the 4-H Arts Festival is to provide opportunity:
For 4-H members to share their skills and talents with others.
For 4-H members to further develop their skills in communicating through the arts with constructive feedback on their
efforts.
To share with the public the Arts and Communication areas of the University of Wisconsin- Extension 4-H program.
To discover additional arts ideas from others in the county.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
Throughout the program, participants and others will not leave or enter the room while a group or individual is per-
forming.
Please respect the time guidelines in each category.
Please respect the scheduled performance times. Large groups are expected to perform at scheduled times.
All participants will receive a participation ribbon. Merit (Super Star) award winners will also receive merit (Super
Star) ribbons. Performances judged as part of a county fair exhibit will receive fair ribbons and premiums. Large
groups will be considered “Activity Only” and will not receive premiums. Cloverbuds are allowed to participate in
the Large/Small Group Music/Drama groups only!
All festival participants must be enrolled regular 4-H members. All 4-H members are eligible to participate in the Arts
Festival but in order to receive fair premiums, they must be enrolled in the project with the exception of Speeches &
Demonstrations.
REGISTRATIONS DUE: February 28, 2016
COMMUNICATION ARTS SPEECH
1. Description:
A. **Memorized selection: Prose, poetry or any other piece, which must be memorized. No notes allowed..
B. *Prose-reading: include stories, play cuttings, narratives, anything not written as a poem,; should be presented
as a reading. No props.
C. *Poetry-reading: poem or selection written by someone else, either in verse form or open ended; should be
presented as a reading. No props.
D. *Original Poetry-reading: original poem or selection written by yourself, either in verse form or open ended;
should be a reading. No props.
E. **Original speeches: A speech written by the speaker on any subject, preferably one pertaining to his\her 4-H
project work. Notes permitted.
F. **Storytelling: Original or from a book, told as if to younger children. No poetry allowed. Presented without
using notes; costumes and props are encouraged, and facial expression and gestures are allowed.
2. Lots marked with one ”*” - Each participant may enter in both lots, but can only receive one premium. Participant
must indicate which one is for premium when entering.
3. Lots marked with two ”**” - Each participant may enter in all lots, but can only receive one premium. Participant
must indicate which one is for premium when entering.
4. Time Guidelines: Junior (Grades 3-5) - 3-5 minutes; Intermediate (Grades 6-8) & Senior (Grades 9-13) - 5-8
minutes
5. Evaluation: Judges will provide verbal and written feedback. Merit awards (Superstars) will be based on quality
and age of the participant.
DEMONSTRATIONS AND ILLUSTRATED TALKS
1. Description: May be individual or in teams.
A. Demonstration and Illustrated Talks: either teach someone how or show and tell how to do something.
1. Consists of 4 parts - a) introduction, b) body, c) conclusion, d) questions
2. Visuals and charts can be used to explain what you’re saying.
2. Time Guidelines:
A. 15 minute maximum
3. Evaluation: Judges will provide verbal and written feedback. Merit ribbons (Superstars) will be awarded.
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THEATER ARTS
DRAMA
1. Description: One Act Play, commercial or original drama.
2. Time Guidelines: The maximum performance time limit is 20 minutes: opening curtain to final curtain. No mini-
mum time limit.
3. Evaluation: Each group is given constructive criticism of its performance by the judge.
4. No directing is permitted from the audience or in front of the stage.
MINI-DRAMA
1. Description: Produced with minimal props (no sound equipment, special lighting, or curtain) and costumes, they
may be performed in a classroom or at State Fair on a 10' x 15' raised stage. Examples include skits, puppetry or
creative dramatics. Selection will take place for groups to perform at State Fair.
2. Time Guidelines: A maximum time limit of 15 minutes, including set-up and take-down. There is no minimum
time limit, but State Fair is suggesting the performance should last about 10 minutes.
3. Evaluation: Judges will provide verbal and written comments.
PLAY READING
1. Description:
A. Readers are to make their selection “come alive” without the use of costumes and props.
B. Hand movements and facial expressions are acceptable. Movement around the stage is not acceptable.
C. Presented without microphones or artificial devices.
D. Scripts are to be used.
E. Play readings may be done in a classroom.
2. Time Guidelines: Maximum of 10 minutes.
3. Evaluation: The judge will provide evaluation to each group presentation.
CLOWNING / JUGGLING
1. Description: Performances will fall under two categories.
A. Clown Performance for members, grades 3-7
B. Clown Performance for members, grades 8-13
C. Juggling Performance for members, grades 3-7
D. Juggling Performance for members, grades 8-13
2. Time Guidelines: Maximum of 10 minutes. No minimum time limit.
3. Evaluation: The judge will provide evaluation for each presentation. Clown and Juggling performances will be
judged at this time for the County Fair.
MUSIC & DANCE
1. Description:
A. Categories include dance, vocal, piano or string instruments, and other instruments.
B. If tapes are used, only instrumental accompaniment tapes for vocal performances are permitted. Any
accompaniment tape may be used for dance performances.
C. Large group must consist of 4 or more members.
D. Small group can be solos, duets or trios.
2. Sheet Music: All instrumental, vocal solos and small groups need to provide music with notes and/or lyrics for the
judge.
3. Time Guidelines: A maximum of 20 minutes in length and a minimum of 10 minutes for large group performances.
Small groups performances should be a maximum of 10 minutes. There is no minimum time limit for small group
performances. Recommended length of dance performances are: Solo Dance - 2-4 minutes in length and Group
Dance (2 or more participants) - 3-5 minutes in length.
4. Evaluation: Judges will select one musical in the large group performances to participate at the State Fair. Each
group is given constructive criticism of its performance by the judge.
5. No directing is permitted from the audience or in front of the stage.
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DIVISION J - JUNIOR DEPARTMENT 118 – CULTURAL ARTS
Premiums: Blue - $2; Red - $1.75; White-$1.50; Pink - $1.25
Open to any 4-H member enrolled in the project, or members of other organized youth groups doing equivalent work.
CLASS U - MUSIC Each individual must enter individually in either duet or trio.
For Members For Members Grades 3-7 Grades 8-13 Solo Vocal 1 2 Piano or string instrument 3 4 Other instruments 5 6
Duet Vocal 7 8 Piano or string instrument 9 10 Other instruments 11 12
Trio Vocal 13 14 Piano or string instrument 15 16 Other instruments 17 18
CLASS V – DANCE Each member must enter individually in duet or trio performance.
Solo Dance - 2-4 minutes in length Group Dance - 3-5 minutes in length
PROFESSIONAL Professional Lessons Professional Lessons
Grades 3-7 Grades 8-13 Solo Performance 1 2 Duet Performance 3 4 Trio Performance 5 6
AMATEUR No Prof. Lessons No Prof. Lessons Grades 3-7 Grades 8-13 Solo Performance 7 8 Duet Performance 9 10 Trio Performance 11 12
CLASS X – CLOWNING/JUGGLING
1. For members grades 3-7 – Clown Performance 2. For members grades 8-13 – Clown Performance 3. For members grades 3-7 - Juggling Performance 4. For members grades 8-13 - Juggling Performance
DEPARTMENT 131 – COMMUNICATIONS
Premiums: Blue-$3.00; Red-$2.75; White-$2.50; Pink-$2.25
Each person entering a team demonstration shall enter on their own entry blank and each team individual shall receive the individual premium. All contestants (team and individu-al demonstrations) will compete in the appropriate contest earlier in the summer. Blue Ribbon winners must give their demonstration during the regular County Fair, if requested. Suggested time limit for demonstrations should not be more than 15 minutes.
Junior Demonstration Contest – Members grades 3-7 as of Jan 1.
CLASS A – INDIVIDUAL – JUNIOR 1. Animal science demo 4. Mechanical science demo 2. Home & family demo 5. Natural science demo 3. Cultural arts demo 6. Plant & soil science demo
CLASS B – TEAM – JUNIOR 1. Animal & science demonstration 2. Home & family demonstration 3. General area demonstration Senior Demonstration Contest – Members grades 8-13 as of Jan 1.
CLASS C – INDIVIDUAL – SENIOR 1. Animal science demo 4. Mechanical science demo 2. Home & family demo 5. Natural science demo 3. Cultural arts demo 6. Plant & soil science demo
CLASS D – TEAM – SENIOR 1. Animal & science demonstration 2. Home & family demonstration 3. General area demonstration
CLASS E – SPEAKING CONTEST 1. Members, grades 3-5, Jr. Speaking Contest, 3-5 min. in length 2. Members, grades 6-8, Int. Speaking Contest, 5-8 min. in length 3. Members, grades 9-13, Sr. Speaking Contest, 5-8 min. in length 4. Members, grades 3-5, Reading of Prose, 3-5 min. in length 5. Members, grades 6-8, Reading of Prose, 5-8 min. in length 6. Members, grades 9-13, Reading of Prose, 5-8 min. in length 7. Members, grades 3-5, Reading of Poetry, 3-5 min. in length 8. Members, grades 6-8, Reading of Poetry, 5-8 min. in length 9. Members, grades 9-13, Reading of Poetry, 5-8 min. in length
10. Members, grades 3-5, Storytelling, 3-5 min. in length 11. Members, grades 6-8, Storytelling, 5-8 min. in length 12. Members, grades 9-13, Storytelling, 5-8 min. in length
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2017 RICHLAND COUNTY 4-H ARTS FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 19, 2017 - 1:00 P.M. Richland Center High School
Registration Deadline: February 28, 2017
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:
CLUB:
ADDRESS: _______________ CITY/ZIP:
PHONE: GRADE IN SCHOOL:
REGISTRATION FORM
**Must be a 4-H member to participate.**
DEPARTMENT 131 - DEMONSTRATIONS & SPEAKING CONTEST If a Team Demonstration, I am demonstrating with:
DEPARTMENT 118 - CLASS U - MUSIC I am enrolled in the Music Project and want this as a County Fair entry. I am participating as a 4-H Activity Only. If a duet or trio, I am performing with:
Class Lot Title of Selection
Lot Title of Selection Accompanist
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DEPARTMENT 118 - CLASS X - CLOWNS / JUGGLING I am enrolled in the Clowns Project and want this is a County Fair entry. I am participating as a 4-H Activity Only.
DEPARTMENT 118 - CLASS V - DANCE I am enrolled in the Dance Project and want this as a County Fair entry. I am participating as a 4-H Activity Only.
If a duet or trio, I am performing with:
MUSIC LARGE GROUP ENTRY
To be filled out by General Leader or Director(s) MUSIC GROUP Large Group (4 or more participants) Small Group (Solos, Duets or Trios)
Director(s): Selections/Theme: Please attach a list of participants on separate sheet of paper!
DRAMA LARGE GROUP ENTRY
To be filled out by General Leader or Director(s)
Director(s): Length:
Lot Performance Length Title of Performance
Lot Name of Selection
Check if: No. of Participants Name of Play/Drama/Reading
One Act Play Mini-Drama
Play Reading
Please attach a list of Names & Characters on a separate sheet of paper!
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CRAWFORD, RICHLAND, AND VERNON COUNTY
4-H CAMP COUNSELOR APPLICATION
Open to Youth in Grades 9-13
Training—TBD
Name:_________________________________________ County:_______________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
City, Zip: ______________________________________ email: _________________________________
Phone:______________________ Current Grade:___________ Birthdate:___________________
Parent(s) or Guardian(s):_________________________________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size: (Please Circle) Youth Sizes: Small Medium Large X-Large
Adult Sizes: Small Medium Large X-Large
Suggested Camp Theme:_________________________________________________________________________
1. Why do you want to be a camp counselor? What do you hope to learn from the experience?
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2. What level of swimming instruction have you received, if any?
Advanced _________ Intermediate ____________ Beginning __________ Other___________
Organization examined by: Red Cross _________________ Other______________________________
3. What level of first aid instruction have you had, if any?
Advanced _________ Intermediate ____________ Beginning __________ Other___________
4. I prefer to work with this age group: Grades 3-4________ Grades 5-6_________ Grades 7-8 ________
5. Describe what parents of 4-H campers expect of 4-H Camp staff when they send their child to 4-H Camp:
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6. If you have been a camp counselor, please note the following:
Year Name of Camp Duties you were responsible for:
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7. The 4-H camp staff works as a team at camp. Describe the skill you will bring to the team:
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8. Describe leadership experiences you have had, especially those involving younger youth:
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9. Many parents have concerns that their children will be safe at 4-H camp. What things would you do to help
4-H campers feel safe?
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Which of the following are you comfortable leading at camp? (Circle all that apply)
Arts and Crafts Water Activities/Swimming Campfire Programs Music/Singing
Games and Recreation Nature Activities Flag Ceremonies Relay Games Science Activities
Others (describe)______________________________________________________________________________
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APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM AN ADULT IF YOU ARE NOT A
RETURNING COUNSELOR. (Should describe ability to work as a team, with younger youth, etc.)
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO: Richland County Extension Office
1000 Hwy 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
RETURN BY: March 1, 2017
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as
early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.
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2017 4-H Calendar
JANUARY 12 – New Volunteer Training, 7:00 pm, Ext. Office 15 – Jr. Leader Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Ext. Office 19 – Club Officer Workshop, 6:00 pm, UW-Richland 19 - Cat & Small Pet Project Mtg, 6:30 p.m.,Ext. Office 23 – Feathered Friends Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 23 – 4-H Leaders Mtg., 7 p.m., Richland Middle School 28 - Dairy Quiz Bowl & Mgmt. Contest, UW Madison 28 – Steer Weigh-In, 10:00-12:00 noon, Equity
FEBRUARY 4 – Steer Weigh-In, 10:00-12:00 noon, Equity 7 - Annual General Leaders Mtg, 7:00 pm, Ext. Office 8 – Rabbits R Us Mtg., 7 p.m., Room 204, Classroom Bldg., UW-Richland 13 – Pig Project Annual Mtg, 7:00 p.m. UW-Richland 14 - Sweetheart Steak Supper, 4:30-7:00,UW-Richland (Fundraiser for Fairgrounds Improvement Co) 16 – Cat & Small Pet Project Mtg, 6:30 p.m.,Ext. Office 18 – 4-H Volunteer Workshop for Youth and Adult Leaders, 9:00-12:00, UW-Richland 18 – New Volunteer Training 9:00 a.m. UW-Richland 18 - 4-H Meats Judging Contest, UW 19 - 4-H Diorama Show, Richland Community Center 19 - Jr. Leaders Mtg., 6 p.m., Ext. Office 20 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Meeting, 7 p.m., Ext. Office 26 – Horse Project Mtg, 5:00 p.m. Buena Vista Hall 28 – Richland Co. Arts Festival Applications Due
MARCH 1 – Camp Counselor Applications Due 1 - Last day to Add or Delete 4-H Projects 4 - State 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl & Skillathon, UW 4 – Wisconsin State Fair Performance Steer Weigh In, 9-10 a.m., Equity Livestock 12 – Rabbits R Us Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 15 - Richland Co 4-H Scholarships Applications Due 16 – Cat & Small Pet Project Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office 17-18 – Art Beat! Upham Woods 19 - Richland County 4-H Arts Festival, 1:00 p.m., Richland Center High School
MARCH continued 20 - Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference Apps Due 20 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Meeting, 7 p.m., Ext. Office 24-30 – National 4-H Conference, Washington DC 27 – Feathered Friends Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office
APRIL 7-8 - Shooting Sports Leader Certification, Lodi 9 - Rabbits R Us Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 14 – IW2K STEM Camp Applications Due 15 - 4-H Softball Rosters due into Ext. Office 17 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office 18 - Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) program, 7:00 p.m., UW-Richland, Classroom Bldg. 20 – Cat & Small Pet Project Mtg, 6:30 p.m.,Ext. Office 20-24 - Space Camp – 4-H Missions in Space 23-29 - National Volunteer Week! 24 – Feathered Friends Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 27 - Softball Coaches Meeting, 7 p.m., UW-R 29 – National 4-H Day of Service 30 – Rabbits R Us Spring Show, Community Center
MAY 5-6 -“I Want To Know!” STEM Camp, Upham Woods 5-6 - Horse Bowl (Hippology, Speaking & Demos) 14 – Rabbits R Us Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 15 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office 15 - 4-H Camp Applications Due 18 – Cat & Small Pet Project Mtg, 6:30 p.m.,Ext. Office 22 – Feathered Friends Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 31- 4-H Camp registration due
JUNE 3 – Rabbits R Us Mtg., 2:00 Schmitt Woodland Hills 8-10 - Badger Dairy Camp 11 - Richland County Dairy Breakfast 11 – Rabbits R Us Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 15 - Meat Animal Quality Assurance(MAQA), 1:00 p.m. UW-Richland, Classroom Bldg. 19 – 4-H Leaders Assn.Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office 19 - Cloverbud Day Camp, Extension Office 19-24 – 4-H Food, Fun & Fitness program, Library
Richland County events and deadlines appear in bold.
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JUNE continued 20 – Archery and Target Shooting Practice
5-7 pm, Outdoor Range 21 - 4-H Clothing Revue, Pine Valley (tentative) 21 & 22 - Area Animal Science Days (Regional event Includes Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine & Horses) 6/21 Wood County; 6/22 Trempealeau County 24 – Feathered Friends Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 25-30 – National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational 26-29 - Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference 29 – Archery and Target Shooting Practice
5-7 pm, Outdoor Range 30- July 2nd-4-H Hunt and Dressage Show
JULY 1-3 – Family Camp at Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells 8-16 - Citizenship Washington Focus 8 – Richland County 4-H Shooting Sports Competition
*(archery, air rifle silhouette, .22 silhoutte, pellet pistol & wildlife ecology) Outdoor Range
9 - Richland County 4-H Shooting Sports Competition (BB target, air rifle target, .22 target & wildlife ecology)* Indoor Range,
*Switch dates if needed due to weather 11 - State 4-H Plant Science Day 15 – Jr. Leaders Bingo Fundraiser, Comm. Center 15 – Rabbits R Us Mtg., 9:00 a.m. Fairgrounds 17 – 4-H Leaders Assn.Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office 17 - State Dairy Judging Contest 20-22 - 4-H Camp at Upham Woods 24 – Feathered Friends Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Ext. Office 24 - State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest 27 - 4-H Foods Revue, 6:00 p.m. UW-Richland 29 - Cat and Small Pet Show, 1:00 p.m. Pine Valley 31 - Explorer Day Camp, Extension Office
AUGUST 5 - 4-H Horse Show, Fairgrounds 5 - Cloverbud Fair, 9:00-11:00, Fairgrounds 3-13 - Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis 21 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office TBD - State 4-H Dog Show
SEPTEMBER 6-10 - Richland County Fair 9-10 – State 4-H Horse Gymkhana 14-17 - State Horse Expo 18 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office 23 - Avian Quiz Bowl (Tentative)
OCTOBER 1-7 - National 4-H Week (Watch for many events celebrating 4-H!) 6-8 - State 4-H Arts Camp, Upham Woods 16 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office 16 – Nominations for Leaders Assn. Board Due 27-29 – Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conf. TBA - National 4-H Dairy Conference
NOVEMBER 3-5 –Wisconsin 4-H Fall Leaders Forum, Green Lake 10-12 - Wisconsin 4-H Horse Leaders Conference 12 - 4-H Recognition Banquet, Community Center
5:30 Dinner, 6:30-8:00 Awards 18 - State 4-H Dog Leaders Workshop 20 – 4-H Leaders Assn. Mtg., 7 p.m., Ext. Office 24-28 - National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA
DECEMBER 4-H re-enrollment deadline - December 1.
Updated 2/3/17 Dates and locations are subject to change.
Contact Extension Office at 647-6148 to confirm.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact the Richland County UW-Extension Office at 608-647-6148 or http://richland.uwex.edu
http://www.facebook.com/RichlandCounty4H and http://www.facebook.com/Richland County UW Extension
Information about state and national 4-H events is available at http://4h.uwex.edu
County-wide 4-H Project Leaders
Cats - Sandy Layer 608-647-7526 [email protected]
Jr. Dairy Breeders - Jody Cornell 608-383-0188 [email protected]
Feathered Friends - Christine Hady 608-536-3135 [email protected]
Horse - Deanna Louis 608-383-2225 [email protected]
Swine - Beth Storms 608-739-2298 [email protected]
Sheep - Melissa Sprecher 608-604-5211 [email protected]
Rabbits R Us - Becky & Theron Gobin 608-604-3449 [email protected]
Shooting Sports - Mary Cooper 608-604-0529 [email protected]
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4-H VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP All YOUTH and ADULT VOLUNTEERS Are Invited To:
Meet other volunteers, Learn new ideas & Have FUN!
February 18th, 2017 from 9:00-12:00 p.m.
UW-Richland Campus, Wallace Student Center
Schedule:
Check In and Refreshments (8:30—9:00 a.m.)
Youth/Adult Partnerships in 4-H
Learn how to strengthen youth/adult partnerships when planning and leading 4-H events
Do—Reflect—Apply: Make It Experiential!
Apply the experiential learning cycle to your own ideas
Idea Swap - Trade amazing ideas with youth & adults from throughout southwest Wisconsin!
I Pledge my Hands….Community Service Ideas
Fundraising 101—Successful Fundraising Ideas
Club Meetings—Officers and Leaders Working Together
Make it Fun! Recreation and Activity Ideas Organization Strategies for 4-H Leaders
Getting the Word Out - How do you communicate with families in this age of technology? Creative Project Meeting Ideas
Please bring ideas and handouts to share!
Forming Links to 4-H - Reflect on how we can expand access to 4-H participation
On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! Make an action plan for using ideas in your club or project
Are you a new volunteer or do you want to become a 4-H volunteer?
TO REGISTER: E-mail ([email protected]) or call the Richland Co. UW-Extension
office (608-647-6148). Please include name, phone, email, youth or adult.
Let us know if you will be attending the New Volunteer Orientation (VIP) session.
Registration deadline: February 10th
In case of bad weather, listen to WRCO ra-
dio (FM 100.9 or AM 1450) or check WRCO’s
website at wrco.com
An EE/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including
Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational
programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service, or activity.
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Richland County Extension Office
Phone: 608.647.6148
Fax: 608.647.9116
1000 Highway 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
We’re on the Web!
http://richland..uwex.edu
Current Resident or
Advise us at least two weeks before an event if you
are handicapped and desire special accommodations.
Requests will be kept confidential.
Dated Material
February 2017
