Leaders Corner -You Are Invited Every child has the potential to be a true leader. Volunteer Leaders play a vital role developing and mentoring 4-H youth, leading local clubs, and running events. We invite and encourage all volunteer leaders including main leaders to...

• Attend the 2016/17 Leaders Association meetings. Meetings are held on the last Monday in November, January, April, June and August at the Town of Center Hall, 7:00 pm. Help us shape the future.

• Attend the 4-H Leaders Recognition Dinner on September 22, 2016. Keep an eye out for personal invites in the mail.

• Participate in leader trainings scheduled throughout the year.• Guide members through unique and creative project meetings to help

them through their 4-H year. • Assist main leaders at the club levels.• Talk with our University of Wisconsin-Extension Agents and Educators for

more information about the project you lead.• Host project meetings for our members at Family Learning Day in February.• Bring other parents along to our meeting so they can also become a leader• Run for an office on the Leader Association Board.

Whether you want to give an hour or a year, 4-H has an opportunity for you! So, begin, renew, or update your journey as a 4-H volunteer today!

Sincerely, Sheila Vander ZandenPresident, 4-H Leaders Association

NEXT MEETING Monday, November 28 |Center Town Hall | 7:00 pmAgenda items: Enrollment & Leaders TrainingSnack provided by: Valley Eagles, Wide Awake Forward, Wild Grove, Wolf River BeaversAdult leaders meetings are open to all county 4-H youth and adult leaders. We encourage regular attendees to bring someone new from your club each month. It’s a great way to meet others and grow as an organization!

Table of Contents Click on titles to forward to that article

Leaders Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Enrollment Information . . . . . 2Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . 3-5•Calendar of important dates•Upcoming event highlights

Fall Forum & Hall of Fame . . . 6

Educational Travel Opp . . . . . 7• Space Camp•American Spirit•Citizen Washington Focus•Explore WI•WI Youth Conference•National Congress•Key Award•WI Leadership Council

County Fair Recap . . . . . . . . . 7•Pie Contest•Wilton Cake Decorating•Pie Phil-ing•Club County Fair Promo•4-H Planters• State Fair Exhibitors

Thank You Corner . . . . . . . . . . 9

Thank You for Support . . . . . 10

CPF Scholarship Recipients . 11

Communication Preference . 12

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4-H Connections NewsletterSeptember | October 2016

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Enrollment

New Leaders!All first year 4-H leaders must complete the online volunteer application form and the required volunteer orientation training. The training schedule for the 2017 program year will be announced in our November/December newsletter. The state 4-H program also requires that all leaders have a background check every four years.

2016-17 Club Officer TrainingSeptember 29, 7:00 pm |Black Creek Elementary Mark your calendar now! Please encourage all new and re-elected officers to come to the County Officer Training hosted by the Mentoring Committee on September 29 at 7:00 pm. It is important that each and every club officer receive the information needed to help get their club year off to a great start. Even if an officer has attended before, they should come and share their experiences to assist other club officers.

If any member is interested in becoming an officer in the future, this is a great way to learn of the responsibilities and expectations of each office.

NEW THIS YEAR!Youth officers now sign up individually through the online form https://goo.gl/forms/6xv0eWicZofgHMOm1 or by contacting the UW-Extension Office at 920-832-5121. Deadline: September 15th

Youth Leaders Wanted! If you are in 8th grade and above, consider signing up for youth leadership on your member enrollment. This automatically makes you a member of the Outagamie County 4-H Youth Leader Association, a great place to meet people and have fun.

To learn more, attend the next meeting on Saturday, September 10 at Appleton YMCA where we will be installing our 2016-17 officers. Look to your email for more details to come.

“Join 4-H” Sign Display Contest!The Outagamie County 4-H Outreach Committee asks you to proudly display the “Join 4-H” signs in your yard or business anytime between now and October 8, 2016. Those wishing to participate for a prize drawing of gas cards, must email the address of the display to dvanderzanden1@new .rr .com by October 8, 2016. Please one entry per address. Drawing will take place at the November Leaders Association meeting. You must be present at this meeting to win! If you need more signs, they will be available at the county office or contact the email address above. Let’s see how many “Join 4-H” signs our county can proudly display.

The 2017 Outagamie County project guides have been distributed to 4-H club main leaders. Inside you will find available projects, enrollment deadline and instructions.

County Enrollment Fees$5.00 per member

Due to main leader by November 15, 2016

Returning Member EnrollmentNovember 15, 2016

NEW Member EnrollmentDecember 31, 2016

National 4-H Week | October 2-8 National 4-H Week will be observed October 2-8. Let’s promote and recruit 4-H members and leaders. Your 4-H Club could appoint a special committee to plan activities in your community that promote and share what 4-H does. We have outreach and promotional materials here at the UW-Extension office. Call Vicki at 832-5123 to reserve now.

Some ideas include:School visits / newsletters

Radio | NewspapersWindow displays | Posters

Tell 2 friends | Invite a family to join

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September 1 2017 Project Year Begins - Organizational Meeting of each 4-H Club - Election of 4-H Club Officers - Plan Annual Club Program and Calendar and Complete Club Charters - Promote the Extension 4-H Youth Program 9 Registrations due for Leader Recognition Dinner 10 4-H Youth Leaders Meeting| Appleton YMCA Lock-In | 7:00 pm 10-12 State 4-H Horse Gymkhana| State Fair Park| Milwaukee 15 Registrations due for Club Officer Training 15-18 State 4-H Horse Expo| State Fair Park| Milwaukee 18 Upham Woods’ 75th Anniversary - Advance Tickets must be purchased 20 Waupaca County 4-H Leaders Evaluate Outagamie County 4-H Record Books| Manawa | 7:00 pm 22 Leaders and Friends of 4-H Recognition Dinner | Liberty Hall, Kimberly 6:30 pm Reception/Bucket Raffle | 7:00 pm Dinner 27 4-H Horse Association Board Meeting| Greenville Town Hall| 6:00 pm 27 4-H Horse Awards Program| Greenville Town Hall| 7:00 pm 29 County 4-H Club Officer Training| Black Creek Elementary School| 7:00 pm 29 4-H Record Books Evaluation| Black Creek Elementary School | 7:00 pm (Outagamie County 4-H Leaders Evaluate Waupaca County 4-H) 30 4-H Club Annual Charter Renewal due in UW-Extension Office TBA* Livestock Committee Meeting| Wally’s| Seymour| 7:00 pm TBA* 4-H Dairy Committee Meeting| UW-Extension Office| 7:30 pm

October 1 Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest submissions Due 1 Newsletter Articles, Events, and Announcements DUE 1-2 State 4-H Arts Camp |Camp Upham Woods - Advance registration required 2-8 NATIONAL 4-H WEEK – Promote 4-H throughout the County 5 4-H Resource Leader Dinner/Meeting| River Rail| Shiocton| 7:00 pm 6 Big Pumpkin & Giant Sunflower Contest | Center Town Hall| 4:30 – 6:30 pm 6 4-H Pop Tab Challenge| Weigh-in| Center Town Hall| 4:30 – 6:30 pm 20 4-H Member Recognition Program| Seymour High School Auditorium| 7:00 pm 25 4-H Horse Association Board Meeting| Greenville Town Hall| 6:00 pm 25 4-H Horse Awards Program| Greenville Town Hall| 7:00 pm

November 4 Fall Harvest Dance| Romy’s Nitingale| 7:00-11:00 pm 4-6 WI 4-H Fall Forum & Hall of Fame Celebration| Green Lake 15 Re-Enrollments DUE

* To Be Announced

Upcoming Events

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4-H Leader Recognition | September 22 6:30 pm Reception/Bucket Raffle | 7:00 pm Dinner

The annual Outagamie County 4-H Leader and Friends of 4-H Recognition Dinner and Program will be Thursday, September 22 at 7:00 pm at Liberty Hall, Kimberly.

3rd Annual Meat Processing Contest Outagamie County 4-H and FFA members ages 9 years old and older are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Meat Processing Contest. Youth will learn the art and science of making snack sticks by experimenting with different flavors and blends of meats. No prior experience with livestock or agriculture is needed. Pre-registration is required by October 1. To register or find more information visit http://goo.gl/QET1mg Questions? Contact Zen Miller at 920-832-5124 or Zen.Miller@ces.uwex.edu.

2017 Ice Cream Flavor Creation ContestCedar Crest Ice Cream and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up to present a Create an Ice Cream Flavor Contest. Youth are challenged to develop and name an ice cream flavor. The contest is open to all Wisconsin 4-H groups and entries must be sent or emailed to Cedar Crest Ice Cream no later than October 1, 2016.Full contest rules http://goo.gl/QXxtRNDownload Application form http://goo.gl/XJDS2VQuestions kay.schmit@cedarcresticecream.com

Pumpkin & Sunflower Contest Weigh-inSponsored by Corey Ertl – The Assure Group

Thursday, October 6 | 4:30-6:30 pmCenter Town Hall Youth that obtained seeds for the Big Pumpkin and Giant Sunflower contest are to have their biggest pumpkin weighed and largest sunflower measured at the contest. If you have questions, please contact Julie Marcks, Contest Coordinator, at 984-3599.

Pop Tab ChallengeOctober 6 | 4:30-6:30 pm | Center Town Hall

Bring your club’s Pop Tabs to Center Town Hall to be weighed-in for the annual challenge.

4-H MEMBER/CLUB RECOGNITIONThursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm | Seymour County 4-H member and club recognition program is Thursday, October 20, 7:00 pm at the Seymour High School Auditorium. This recognition is based on members record books submitted to the Extension Office.

Letters to award recipients will be mailed around October 7. Each member receiving a county award will get a plaque (unless they already received one) and a project disc. The project awards given are based on at least 20% of project enrollment by grade group. If a member’s first plaque is filled they need to show their completed plaque to their main leader along with a $5 payment to request a second plaque from the Extension Office.

We are looking for photos from the 2015-16 4-H year to show at this recognition program. Please send all photos to 4-H Press Team at Outagamie4HPressTeam@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

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Join 4-H Press Team!The County 4-H Press Team is looking for 4-H members to promote 4-H and County events through media outlets such as Facebook, Local News Papers, and many other opportunities. If you are interested or seeking additional information please contact Jeremy Trost or Josh Koleske by

sending an email to: outagamie4Hpressteam@gmail .com

Honey Bee Poster ContestSponsored by the WI Honey Producers Assoc.

Theme for 2016: Honey Bees pollinating for vegetables

Divisions: 2nd grade and under | 3rd-5th grades 6th-8th grades | 9th-12th grades

Prizes for each division: 1st - $35 | 2nd - $25 | 3rd - $15

Rules: 1. Size 11”x14” poster board2. Print clearly, on back side: Name, address, age and grade3. Include theme in design4. Posters become property of W.H.P.A.5. Most bees today live in bee hives. Paper wasps live in nests hanging from a tree branch. Not bees!

Mail Posters by October 25, 2016 to: Sharon Pufahl | W6432 Hwy O Mauston, WI 53948Questions call Sharon at (608) 847-4407

4-H DAIRY QUIZ BOWL JanuaryDairy Quiz Bowl is a competition with all questions about dairy topics. Teams compete in double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions. Outagamie County plans to participate in the state competition in late January. All 4-H members are welcome. For more information or to sign up contact Dean Seitz at 830-3206.

4-H FALL HARVEST DANCENovember 4, 7:00 -11:00 pm | Romy’s, Black Creek

The Outagamie County 4-H Leaders Association Fall Harvest Dance will be held November 4, 7:00 -11:00 pm at Romy’s, Black Creek.

4-H club members and families will be selling advance tickets. Ticket price includes dance admission and raffle drawing of prizes. All proceeds are for Outagamie County 4-H youth programs.

4-H club main leaders received tickets at the August Leaders Association meeting. Additional tickets are available from: Tom & Deb Kozak 470-2939 Tim Diermeier 850-2577 Phil Hietpas 931-5372 Bill & Mary Koleske 757-6222 Josh Koleske 475-6893 Angie Mauthe 716 3145 Sharon Reynolds 766-7032 Marcia Spaulding 595-0856 Jeremy Trost 265-5322

Tickets are NOT AVAILABLE from the UW-Extension Office and money and stubs cannot be turned in to the office. Return your money and stubs to your club main leader or any member listed above prior to the night of the dance.

Upcoming Events

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Fall Forum & Hall of Fame Celebration November 4-6 | Green Lake Conference Center

Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination In recognition of the Wisconsin 4-H Centennial, an inaugural 4-H Hall of Fame was started in 2014. A 4-H Hall of Fame provides statewide recognition for individuals and external organizations with significant contributions to the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development program on every level, preserve Wisconsin 4-H history and development, and has the potential to increase awareness of the 4 H Youth Development program. Potential recipients include 4-H volunteers, 4-H pioneers, external collaborating organizations and businesses, community leaders and retired Cooperative Extension staff.

Guidelines • The WI 4-H Hall of Fame will use criteria

consistent with the National 4-H Hall of Fame. • Any group or individual is eligible to submit a

nomination to the state selection committee. • All nominations must include the signature of a

county or state UW-Extension educator. • Complete nominations include the nomination

cover page, nomination signature page, and one-page Microsoft Word document outlining nominee’s qualifications based on the 4-H Hall of Fame criteria.

• UW-Extension staff members must be retired for three or more years before being eligible for nomination.

• Unsuccessful candidates may be re-nominated for future consideration.

Honoree Qualifications 4-H volunteers, 4-H pioneers, external collaborating organizations and businesses, community leaders, and retired UW-Extension staff who have benefited from, and attribute their success to 4-H, or those who have made significant contributions of time, energy, and/or resources to the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development program on any level exemplifying the following criteria: Citizenship | Leadership | Career Accomplishments | Character | Other Information.

• For more information and nomination forms contact MaryBeth Seib at 920-832-5120 or MaryBeth .Seib@outagamie .org.

Adult and Youth Leaders - Mark Your Calendars!Each county is encouraged to send a delegation of youth 7th - 13th grade and adult volunteer leaders. Don’t miss out on this great statewide workshop.

Registration begins Friday, Nov 4 at 6:00 pm through Sunday, Nov 6 at 10:30 am

Cost: • $85 registration fee per person - Friday – Sunday

(Includes: pizza buffet, 3 meals Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)• $75 registration fee per person - Saturday – Sunday

(Includes 3 meals Saturday, 1 meal Sunday)• $70 registration fee - Saturday –

(Includes lunch and Hall of Fame dinner)• $50 registration fee - Saturday – (lunch only)

Lodging:• Adults

� $45/night if there are two adults� $75 - Single adult room (limited availability)� $25/night with three or more adults per room

• Youth• $25/night with three – six youth per room

The program kicks off Friday evening with over 20 interactive sessions. Saturday offers more than 25 workshops to choose from. Top off the night with a special celebration where 11 people will be inducted in to the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. An evening of circle dancing and table games will follow the celebration. Sunday morning brings a high energy program that you can use at the club or community level.

All youth participants need to have a chaperon who has completed Youth Protection identified when they register.

Top Ten Reasons Youth and Adult Leaders Will Want To Attend!1. 15+ interactive sessions Friday night… science , archery, 4-H Military

Kids , exploring Upham Woods,2. 25+ sessions Saturday from electricity and photography to first

generation 4-H and team building 3. Hear the Vision for 4-H from State Program Director Dale Leidheiser4. Get to meet adults and youth from around the state5. See youth adult partnerships in action6. Networking and idea sharing7. Be part of Wisconsin’s largest university youth outreach program!!8. Great ideas and projects to take home to use in clubs, schools and

community settings9. Have fun!10. Celebrate Wisconsin 4-H and learn more about First Generation 4-H!

Register through 4HOnline beginning September 6th . Registration will end September 30th .

For more details contact MaryBeth Seib at 920-832-5120 or MaryBeth .Seib@outagamie .org

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Educational Travel Opportunities

Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council

APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1

Space CampWHERE: Hunstville, AlabamaWHEN: 5 days in April 2017Delegates team up for hands-on mock space missions and other STEM activities in this NASA program while exchanging ideas with 4-H youth. Qualifications: Be in 6th-8th grade at time of program, maximum age 15. Camp Counselors also needed and may be in 7th-10th grade at the time of program.

American Spirit TripWHERE: East Coast USA & Niagara FallsWHEN: June 14-22, 2017 (tentative)Participants travel to Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and more while exploring Valley Forge, an Amish Experience, Statue of Liberty, The Plymouth Plantation, Whale Watching, Niagara Falls, and more. Qualifications: Be in 8th-10th grade at time of selection. Youth will need a passport (book or card).

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Where: National 4-H Center, Washington D.C.WHEN: 8 days in the summer of 2017In this leadership program participants learn the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips and social events.Qualifications: Be in 10th-12th grade at time of selection, minimum age 15 during program.

APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 1

Explore WisconsinWHERE: Wisconsin (destination chosen by youth)WHEN: 2 days in Summer 2017Qualifications: Be in 6th-7th grade at time of program, maximum age 15.

Wisconsin 4-H & Youth ConferenceWHERE: UW-MadisonWHEN: 4 days in June 2017At this pre-college program in Madison participants take part in educational seminars and assemblies and meet people from across Wisconsin. They are encouraged to take what they learn and share it with others in their home community.Qualifications: Be in 7th-10th grade at time of selection.

National 4-H CongressWHERE: Atlanta, GeorgiaWHEN: 5 days in November 2017Qualifications: Be in 10th-12th grade at time of selection, Max age 18 as of January 1, 2017

Key AwardRecognizes 4-H participants, who have demonstrated consistent growth in the 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community. Must be 14 as of January 1, 2017. Must have completed 3 years of 4-H and one year of youth leadership.

Information and applications for all trip opportunities are available at Outagamie.uwex.edu/travel If you have any questions call MaryBeth Seib at 832-5120 or MaryBeth .Seib@outagamie .org

Youth and Adult Leaders are needed for Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council. The purpose of this council is to be an advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and give input into enhancing the 4-H program. Through your service you will be able to provide education and leadership opportunities for others and engage youth and adult volunteers in additional statewide leadership roles. More details at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hvolunteers/wi-4-h-leader-council/

Ideal Candidates include those• Interested in building leadership in

themselves and in others;• Are ready to look beyond the

county and focus on statewide programming to reach new audiences;

• Have experience mentoring and supporting youth. We are focusing on youth-adult partnerships.

Apply Today• Review all details at above website.• Submit Application no later than

September 30, 2016• Register for Fall Forum no later

than September 30. All participants at Fall Forum are responsible for their registration fees, lodging including WLC members and candidates.

Time CommitmentCouncil members are expected to attend and participate in the following:• Fall Forum, Winter Retreat, Spring

Planning Meeting and Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference not all adults need to participate in Youth Conference;

• Statewide Wislines (4 per year)• Some other statewide events including:

Governor’s Meat Products Auction at WI State Fair; promotion activity center at the Youth Building at the Wisconsin State Fair; Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting; Wisconsin 4-H Foundation fundraiser

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Outagamie County 4-H Action Center Stage Pie ContestThank you to all 15 contestants who entered the first ever pie contest. When we talked about having such a contest, we had no idea the quantity or quality of pies that would come in. Our judges and committee were very impressed. The samples given

to the public allowed many people the opportunity to enjoy the pie! Thanks to Schwan’s we could top it off with Ice Cream. Although we only offered one blue ribbon pie plate per division, the awarded points were very close. We hope that next year we have even more pies.

Winners of the contest: 4-H Division: Wolf River Beavers

Open Class Division: Lydia Schiedermayer

Wilton Cake Decorating WinnersBest of Class: Joy VandenbergBest of Class Cupcake: Josie VandenHeuvel

Worth a Pie in the FaceFilling Phil at the “Pie Phil-ling” area outside the Action Center Stage was not an easy task! It took an estimated 150 pies to finally call it enough. The effort raised $75.00 towards a donation to the Fox Valley Humane Association (FVHA). Thank you to all those who participated including Mary Hoefler and a very special thanks to Phil Hietpas to allow such fun at the fair.

County Fair Recap

4-H Planters at County FairPlacings included 1st New Horizons2nd Busy Bears 3rd Woodlawn 4th B-Square 5th On The Go6th Wolf River Beavers7th Country Slickers 8th Wild Grove

Thank you to the clubs who designed and planted the planters. There were lots of great comments on the creative planters and sprucing up the fairgrounds.

Honorable Mention: Bent Arrow, Buchanan Badgers, Crystal Star, Fast Trackers, North Star, Shooting Stars, Smile Awhile, Valley Eagles and Wide Awake Forward.

Animal & Vet ScienceTessa Cacek

Cultural ArtsMelissa DoerschTaylor GardMadlin GoffardJack LokenBrandon MainDylan Meulesmans Elise RosenauSarah SheproJonathan TeschRachel Westphal

Home & FamilyHeather HellwegMarissa Hoefler (2)Veronica Patzner Erika StencilKatie StilleHannah Sullivan Grace Vanden Heauvel

ClothingHeaven Lindenstruth Katherine Pingel Alicia Thern

Mechanical ScienceKelcie KarweickJacob LemkeAshton PetersonJim Stille

Natural ScienceBrianna KarweickEli Lemke Jack Loken Garett Schnieder

WoodworkingNoelle Blank Brianna Boucher Ashton PetersonMakenna Vande Hei

Youth LeadershipAmanda Capaul

The following 4-H members projects were selected and exhibited at the State Fair.

Congratulations

Club County Fair PromotionWe had five clubs promote county fair in their local community prior to the fair.

Results are as follows: 1st Bent Arrow2nd Valley Eagles3rd Buchanan Badgers4th Fast Trackers

Participation from other clubs included

On The Go

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Volunteer Thank You! The volunteers for assisting at county fair with writing of educational comments, placing ribbons, etc: Carolyn Nackers, Adam & Emma Sprangers, Donna Langner, Phil Hietpas, Helen Johnson, Mary Learman, Elsie Marcks, Terry Rebholz, Diane Schaumberg and Sheila Vander Zanden.

Action Center Committee Thanks! Besides all the wonderful members and their families that were listed in the program, we thank the following for their presentation, demonstration and assistants with a very successful stage line up. Without all of you, there would be no action on this stage! Brianna Bartlett, Kat Braatz, Chloe Byom, Matthew Court, Makenna Cox, Macy DiPietro, Ben, Seth and Sara Harrmann, Hill Top Bakery-Lynn Engels, Alexa Hurlbutt, Kennedy Jens, Alayna Johnson, Christian Julius, Hannah Kalbus, all of the 4-H Band members, Susan Koleske, Jack Loken, Mary’s Family Restaurant-Tim Huth, Maci McNichols, Barb & Savanna Miller, Brenda Nilio, Mary Jo Plamann, Sharon Reynolds, Riley Ort, Schwan’s Ice Cream-Pat & Rose Rynish, Mary, Audrey & Gabby Schaumberg, Kaitlyn Schlueter, Collin Schneider, Sarah Schultz, Simple Simons Bakery-Steve George, Emmalyn Sprangers, Logan Stevens, Sane Swenson, Jonathan Tesch, Isaiah Thern, Joy Vandenberg, Sarah Vicchillo, MaryBeth Seib, our 4-H office staff, all of our pie contestants, The Fair Board and association, The Fairground crew, and of course, all those members, leaders and parents who helped and we didn’t catch their names. - Outreach Committee

Dairy Bar Thanks! Lisa, Kay and Deb would like to thank all those who helped in the 4-H Dairy Bar again this year. We had a lot of fun with you all. A special thanks to those who filled in on shifts that were not filled. Thank you for all the feedback on the new sandwiches and what you think could help us in the future. Thanks again to all who helped - 2016 Dairy Bar Superintendents

4-H Band MembersCongratulations to the 2016 Outagamie County 4-H Band! Your performances were awesome. It is always privilege and a great treat to work with all of you! I hope you enjoyed playing in the band as much as I did directing and working with all of you. Thank you so much for the lovely card. It was so thoughtful of you. I hope to see you all next year. Thank you again for playing in the 4-H Band and your great performances! - Donna Langner

Thank You Horse/Horseless Horse Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped Fair 2016 be a success. It would not be possible without all of the helping parents, grandparents, friends, and relatives. If you see our president Jennifer Thyes, give her a big thank you for all of the behind the scenes duties she does to make this show possible. Other people to thank include Bonnie Zilmer, Cheryl Peotter, Barb Fair, Kathy Filen, Mary Jo Plamann, Katie Beschta, Bernadette Boomber, just to name a few people who helped both of our shows run smoothly this year. Our youth and adult board plan the meetings and plan and help run the clinics with the end goal to help our youth be successful in their project. If you are interested in joining the adult and/or the youth board, please let either Katie Beschta or Jennifer Thyes know this month.Gail Leitermann and Sally Anderson Fair Superintendents

4-H County Fair Educational BoothsWe had 11 clubs construct excellent educational booths for the county fair. These booths really help promote 4-H at the county fair. Thanks to the members, leaders and parents of the following clubs: B-Square, Buchanan Badgers, Busy Bears, Country Slickers, Fairview, Fast Trackers, On The Go, Shooting Stars, Smile Awhile, Wild Grove and Wolf River Beavers.

Summer Camp 2016• Thank you to Phil Hietpas, Patty Lorenz, Jessica

VanCamp, Laurie Cacek as adult volunteers for camp.

• Thank you to Kat Braatz, Amanda Capaul, Hannah Kalbus, Brandon Main, Abby Richards, Cali Sprangers, and Joely VanLaarhoven for volunteering as Camp Counselors.

• Thank you to all campers and their families for making Camp a fun and memorable experience.

Camper highlights included: circle dances, campfire, canoeing, counselor hunt, Camp Olympics, archery, swimming, Peanut Butter Mountain, Blackhawk Island and Outpost campers enjoyed biking and hiking, canoeing and kayaking. SAVE THE DATE - 2017 Summer Camp

July 11-15th

Grades 3-6th – Upham WoodsGrades 7-8th – Mirror Lake State Park

All Camp Staff Applications will be available in December.

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4-H Endowment UpdateThe 4-H Youth Fund - Outagamie County was established to enhance and create educational opportunities for 4 H youth in Outagamie County by funding youth activities and scholarships.

Thank you to the following for their donations from August 15, 2015 - August 15, 2016.Crystal Print & 4-H Leaders Assoc (penny wars)

ENDOWMENT FUND PENNY WARThe penny war raised $1021.07 for the county 4-H endowment fund.

CLUB ACTUAL TOTAL

WAR TOTAL

Smile Awhile $361.49 $260.39Fast Trackers $254.31 $185.21Country Slickers $55.99 $52.79Bent Arrow $56.35 $18.65Wide Awake Forward $8.62 $7.62On The Go $42.42 $6.82Wolf River Beavers $22.57 $5.67Valley $4.39 $4.19New Horizons $3.52 $2.82North Star $8.15 $1.85Oneida Falling Leaves $2.63 $1.53Busy Bears $3.61 $1.01Woodlawn $2.63 -$0.07Buchanan Badgers $25.15 -$0.45Liberty Local Motion $2.88 -$0.62Fairview $22.95 -$0.65Crystal Star $27.59 -$0.91Shooting Stars $10.75 -$2.65Wild Grove $27.76 -$5.54B-Square $77.31 -$13.09

$1021 .07

Trip SponsorsThe following organizations for helping sponsor our youth educational trips:

• Crystal Print Foundation • Chiropractic Health & Rehab• Greenville Cooperative Gas Company• Glenn & Linda Lemmers• Outagamie County Farm Bureau• Sue Erdmann (Thrivent Matching Funds)• Unison Credit Union• Valley Veterinary Clinic• Weyers Equipment Inc• Wolf River Community Bank • 4-H Youth Leaders Association• 4-H Leaders Association

Thank You for Your Support

OUTREACH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!!We are looking for volunteers who would be available to help with occasional outreach programs around the county. Main responsibilities include manning a booth and engaging in conversation with

the attendees and answering any questions about 4-H and our county 4-H programs.

If you could spare a couple hours to help out occasionally, please contact a member of the Outreach Committee

Phil Hietpas – 931-5372 Sheila Vander Zanden – 540-3894Mary Hoefler – 966-7933

Share Your Talent

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Seth Harrmann, B-Square 4-H Club, plans to attend Wisconsin Lutheran College. His major projects included dog, pets, youth leaders and woodworking. He has also assisted his club, community and state by volunteering to support the Fox Valley Humane Society, Dale Food Panty, Brewster

Village, Salvation Army, Harbor House, American Red Cross, Cleaning up the Black Otter Lake, helping with Homeless events and rebuilding bikes for low income youth. He held every club office except for one and attended EVERY trip offered to members in Outagamie County. Seth was in many dog activities, speaking, and drama and demonstration competitions. He played basketball and received the WI Key Award. Seth spoke in his essay that 4-H embraced him into a culture that did not judge him for being him. He spoke of his challenge with speaking and how 4-H helped him to overcome. Seth feels that 4-H helped him to learn the value of hard work, perseverance and the value of being a useful member of his community and his school. He wants to make the best better. Seth has started with some of our youth already. Thank you Seth for your determination!

Kate McCloy, B-Square 4-H Club, is getting ready to attend DePaul University. Her major interest is biology and Spanish. Some of Kate’s 4-H projects include: Photography, Rabbits, Foods and Nutrition, House Plants and Dogs. Kate’s community

service included helping with her club’s major fund-raiser, Fright Night, Black Otter Clean Up, Project Military Kids, worked in the dairy bar and has helped with our county’s Outreach committee. She held nearly every officer’s position for her club. She went to nearly every trip that Outagamie County has to offer. Kate participated in the Foods Revue and received many project and golden book awards. Kate expressed that she has strengthened her team building and public speaking skills and developed friendships. Kate has developed the leadership qualities, dedication, motivation and confidence through 4-H to pursue her dreams. Thank you Kate for your dedication!

Sarah Schultz, Crystal Star 4-H Club, attends Marian University. Sarah has been involved in many projects including Beef, Photography, and Woodworking. She has assisted her club and community by helping to clean road ditches, raking leaves for the elderly and helping with concessions just

to name a few. Her leadership roles included being a club officer, assisting the main leader, and organized trip and speakers. Sarah mentioned in her essay that she may not remember each and every activity or craft but she does remember the many life lessons and skills that she thanks 4-H for. She currently is pursuing the field of pediatric nursing. She feels that 4-H has cultivated her dedication and hard work. I quote, “Once a 4-H’er forever a 4-H’er.” Thank you to Sarah for your continued commitment!

Marissa Hoefler, Buchanan Badgers 4-H club, has a major interest in Early Childhood education and plans to attend Fox Valley Technical College. Marissa has taken projects like ceramics, arts and crafts, drawing and painting, photography, vegetables and youth leaders just to name a few! Marissa

helped her club and community through different programs like making cookies and cards for the elderly, helping with Adopt-a-family, helping with the boxes for the area homeless shelters, volunteered at the Halloween in the Park and even led a Cloverbud meeting. Marissa held every office for her club and served as President, Vice president and recreation officer for the Outagamie Youth Leaders. Marissa participated in the county’s music and drama festivals, played basketball, was a camp counselor and helped with various activities on the Action Center Stage. She has gone on trip like Explore WI, 4-H State and Youth Conference, and CWF. She also has received the WI Key Award. If there is an event, Marissa would try to volunteer! Marissa feels that 4-H gave her a place to call home and help make lifelong friends. She feels it gave her opportunities to try new activities. Marissa mentions in her essay that a teacher needs to have good social skills, relationships, and patience which she feels she has developed through 4-H. Thank you, Marissa, for your smile and helping to keep 4-H fun!

2016 CPF - Outagamie County 4-H Scholarship Recipients

CPF-Outagamie County 4-H Scholarships applications can be found online at Outagamie.uwex.edu/scholarship. 2017 scholarship will be accepted January 1 through March 1, 2017. No applications will be accepted after March 1, 2017.

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As many of you know, the UW-Extension Outagamie County has distributed the 4-H Connections Newsletter and many other publications by mailing a printed version and posting a PDF version on the website. These newsletters contain a mix of informative articles and news of upcoming meetings and events — information that is also posted on our website. As many other organizations in our area have experienced, there is a call to action to tighten budgets and reduce costs without minimizing services.

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