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Portage County

4-H Courier Oct / Nov 2017

Topic Page

4-H Event Calendar! 2

Enrollment Info! 3

Banquet & Awards! 4

Leaders Board! 5

Teen News! 5

Teen Trips & Awards!   6-7

4-H Training Dates! 8

Animal Science! 9

Market Animal Project! 10

Rosholt Best of Show!  11-13

Minutes/Club Reports!  14-15

Dear 4-H Families and Friends,

It’s that time of year again! This is our last newsletter

before the 4-H re-enrollments are due, so don’t

forget to log on at http://wi.4honline.com to re-

enroll your family soon! Click “Continue to Family,”

click “Edit” next to each re-enrolling member’s name

and then click “Enroll for 2017-2018” at the bottom

of the screen. You will then go through the screens,

update any information that should be changed, and

click “Submit Enrollment.” Members who are not re-

enrolled by November 15 will stop receiving

newsletters and e-mails until they enroll. You are

not considered a member of 4-H unless you are

enrolled in our system.

Families with limited access to computers may

contact the Extension office at 715-346-1320 to set

up a re-enrollment appointment with me or Ryan.

Thank you to all parents, volunteers, and youth for

another successful 4-H year! National 4-H Week is

October 1-7 this year, so it is a wonderful time to

talk to a friend about joining your club! Let’s make it

another wonderful year in 4-H!

Connie Creighton

UW-Extension Portage County

4-H Youth Development Agent

connie.creighton@ces.uwex.edu

http://portage.uwex.edu

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OCTOBER 1-7 National 4-H Week

16 4-H Leaders Board Meeting, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 7:00 PM

17 4-H Robotics Project Meeting, IDEA Center (1039 Ellis St, Stevens Point), 6:00 PM

19 Market Animal Committee Meeting, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 7:30 PM

26 Small Animal Project Meeting, Courthouse Annex, Rooms 1 & 3, 7:00 PM

31 Teens Trick-or-Treat for Operation Bootstrap, meet at Rocky Rococo’s, 4:30-8:00 pm

NOVEMBER 1 SPACE CAMP APPLICATIONS DUE - Mail or E-Mail to UW-Extension office

3-5 4-H Fall Forum, Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake, WI

10 4-H Leaders Appreciation Banquet, Courthouse Annex, Rooms 1 & 2 (Registration begins at 6:30 PM)

12 4-H Awards Program, Jensen Center, Amherst, 1:00 PM

14 Interviews for U.S. Space Camp

15 4-H RE-ENROLLMENTS DUE

16 Market Animal Committee Meeting, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 7:30 PM

20 Expansion & Review Committee, Courthouse Annex, Room 1, 6:30-7:15 PM

20 4-H Leaders Association Meeting, Courthouse Annex, Room 1, 7:15 PM

20 4-H Teen Leaders Meeting, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 7:15 PM

23 UW-Extension Office Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)

24 UW-Extension Office Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)

27 Club Officer Training, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 7:00-8:30 PM

DECEMBER 8 DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR TEEN WINTER CAMP

5 NEW Adult Volunteer Training, Courthouse Annex, Room 2, 6:30-8:30 PM (must enroll as adult in 4-H Online)

15 DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR MARKET ANIMAL PROJECT

21 TEEN TRIPS & AWARDS APPLICATIONS DUE - Mail or E-Mail to UW-Extension office

25 UW-Extension Office Closed (Christmas Holiday)

26 UW-Extension Office Closed (Christmas Holiday)

JANUARY 1 UW-Extension Office Closed (New Year Holiday)

9 Interviews for Teen Trips & Awards

12-14 Teen Winter Camp @ Upham Woods (Youth Grades 7 & Up: Please Register by December 8!)

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Photos courtesy of Debra Helbach. Top: Sally Altmann of the Carson Climbers admires her trophy for Beginner Dairy Showmanship at the Rosholt Fair. Middle: Samantha Simonis of the Rosholt Pioneers/Rosholt FFA holds her trophy for Intermediate Dairy Showmanship at the Rosholt Fair. Bottom: Gabriel Helbach of the Tomorrow River Voyagers and Jaclynn Kaminski of the Rosholt Pioneers pose with their rabbits during judging at the Rosholt Fair.

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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Adult Volunteer Background Checks

4-H Leaders enrolled in 4-H Online may be due for a background check. These are

conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Extension every four years for youth

protection purposes. Volunteers may be asked to enter an e-mail address on the

Volunteer Screening section of the re-enrollment process. This e-mail address

should be unique to you (i.e. not an account you share with a spouse/family

member). If you are asked to provide this e-mail address, please watch your e-mail

for a message from GIS asking you to complete a background check form. The

process is fully online, but technical assistance or paper options are available at the

UW-Extension office if you need them (the process does require a valid Social

Security Number). Please contact Portage County UW-Extension with any questions.

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4-H AWARDS PROGRAM

LEADERS APPRECIATION BANQUET

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 IN ROOMS 1 & 2 OF THE PORTAGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX

(1462 STRONGS AVENUE, STEVENS POINT)

REGISTRATION AT 6:30 PM - DINNER AT 7:00 PM

COST IS $10 PER PERSON (FIRST-YEAR LEADERS ARE FREE, YOUTH 10 AND UNDER ARE $5)

PLEASE RSVP AT 715-346-1462 BY OCTOBER 25 TO ATTEND THE BANQUET

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 AT THE JENSEN CENTER

(487 N MAIN STREET, AMHERST)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ALL ARE INVITED! DOOR PRIZES GALORE! NO ONE LEAVES EMPTY-HANDED!

Bring your family and support the 4-H program you know and love! There will be door prizes, a

slideshow (please send in your pictures to ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu), and awards given for record

books, trips, and outstanding achievement. We will be recognizing Cloverbuds, first-year members,

graduates, Teen Leaders, Ambassadors, trip delegates, and many more! Don’t miss it!

One Year of Service Kellie Harer (Nelsonville Zippy Zees) Michael Seymour (Almond Busy Bees) Renee Skortz (Rosholt Pioneers) Sarah Walder (Rosholt Pioneers)

Five Years of Service Beverley Betker (Rosholt Pioneers) April & Jason Konkol (Nelsonville Zippy Zees) Denise Napiwocki (Casimer Boosters) Jackie Onan (Plover Clovers) Susan Speckman-Heil (Plover Clovers) Michelle Waltenberg (Nelsonville Zippy Zees) Chris Wolosek (Eager Eagles Julie Zsido (Casimer Boosters)

Ten Years of Service Lara Pagel (Tomorrow River Voyagers) Rose Ross (Rosholt Pioneers) Candice Wolosek (Plover Clovers)

Fifteen Years of Service Lisa Adams (Sunnyside Climbers) Nathaniel Miller (Rosholt Pioneers)

Twenty Years of Service Elroy Ziolkowski (Casimer Boosters)

Twenty-Five Years of Service Roy Danforth (Almond Busy Bees) Jane Peters (Carson Climbers) Lynette Wolosek (Plover Clovers)

Thirty Years of Service Robert Danczyk (Casimer Boosters)

Thirty-Five Years of Service Lee Miller (Market Animal Committee) Nancy & Bernard Seaman (Almond Busy Bees)

Forty Years of Service Mary Ann Kuklinski (Junction City Golden Stars)

Forty-Five Years of Service Gloria Onan (Nelsonville Zippy Zees)

4-H Volunteer of the Year: Jan Miller

4-H Alumni Award: Candice Wolosek

Friend of 4-H Award: Dr. Barb Kasprowicz

The following leaders will be recognized for their years of service:

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2018 Leaders Board

ADULT LEADERS BOARD OUTGOING PRESIDENT: LISA MERCURIO, ROSHOLT PIONEERS

PRESIDENT: MICHELLE WALTENBERG, NELSONZILLE ZIPPY ZEES

VICE PRESIDENT: PAULA KROPIDLOWSKI, COUNTY-WIDE

SECRETARY: MARILYN PEDERSON, CARSON CLIMBERS

TREASURER: JAN MILLER, ROSHOLT PIONEERS

DIRECTORS: KATHY GLODOWSKI, NELSONVILLE ZIPPY ZEES

 DEBRA HELBACH, TOMORROW RIVER VOYAGERS

 KAREN JASTROMSKI, TOMORROW RIVER VOYAGERS

 BETTY PIONEK, CASIMER BOOSTERS

 ROSE ROSS, ROSHOLT PIONEERS

 CANDICE WOLOSEK, PLOVER CLOVERS

TEEN LEADERS BOARD OUTGOING PRESIDENT: MATTHEW ROSS, ROSHOLT PIONEERS

PRESIDENT: ABIGAIL HELBACH, TOMORROW RIVER VOYAGERS

VICE PRESIDENT: NATASHA OCKWIG, ROSHOLT PIONEERS

SECRETARY: ISABELLA PRINTZ, ROSHOLT PIONEERS

TREASURER: HARLEIGH CARLSON, NELSONVILLE ZIPPY ZEES

DIRECTORS: MATTHEW ROSS, ROSHOLT PIONEERS

  SARAH TURNER, TOMORROW RIVER VOYAGERS

ANNIKA WALTENBERG, NELSONVILLE ZIPPY ZEES

CLARE VIAU, SUNNSYIDE CLIMBERS

  SUZANNA VIAU, SUNNYSIDE CLIMBERS

TRICK-or-TREAT FOR OPERATION BOOTSTRAP

OCTOBER 31, Meet at Rocky Rococo’s @ 4:30 PM

Teens Grade 7 & Up are invited to go trick-or-treating

for non-perishable foods to donate to the needy!

Teens will meet back at Rocky’s at 7:30 for pizza!

Volunteer adult drivers are also needed! Please call

Candice at 715-451-1707

UPCOMING EVENTS

TEEN WINTER CAMP

JANUARY 12-14, 2018 @ Upham Woods

Cost: $35 per camper ; we will invoice you after registration

Teens Grade 7 & up should check out 4-H Teen

Winter Camp! This is a very interactive camp with

lots of time dedicated to hanging out with friends,

playing group games, and engaging in outdoor and

leadership building activities. Don’t miss the Peanut

Butter Mountain hike, cross-country skiing,

broomball, or an energetic card game of spoons!

Registrations due December 8, 2017!

Log into 4-H Online at http://wi.4honline.com

Click “Continue to Family”

Select your teen from the menu at the bottom

Select the event “2018 Winter Camp”

Complete the information requested and submit

4-H Robotics project

OCTOBER 17, 6:00 PM

@ the IDEA Center (1039 Ellis St, Stevens Point)

(behind the County Annex, next to the Beth Israel Synagogue -

signs will be posted on Water Street to help you find parking!)

Youth in grades 5 & up can build a robot and program it

to solve a challenge course! Learn about robotics and how

computers “think!” Contact Ryan at 715-346-1462 or

ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu with questions!

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4-H TEEN TRIPS and AWARDS!

Date: April 26-30, 2018

Ages: Gr 6-8 for delegates (max age of 15 during trip) ; Gr 7-10 for counselors (max age of 16 during trip)

Your Cost: Approximately $175

Max Number: 4 delegates, 1 counselor

Application Due: November 1, 2017

Interview Date: November 14, 2017 (delegate)

A fun-filled educational weekend at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Participants will complete a simulated Space Shuttle mission, experience training simulators, tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and learn about becoming an astronaut.

U.S. SPACE CAMP - HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

WISCONSIN 4-H AND YOUTH CONFERENCE - MADISON Date: June 25-28, 2018

Ages: Gr 7-10 at time of selection

Your Cost: Approximately $100

Max Number: 5 delegates

Application Due: December 21, 2017

Interview Date: January 9, 2017

Approximately 600 youth attend this educational event in Madison each summer. 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.

WISCONSIN 4-H AND YOUTH CONFERENCE - MADISON

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS - WASHINGTON D.C. Date: 8 days in June & July, 2018 Ages: Gr 10-12 (at least 15 years old during trip; at least 2 years in 4-H & at least 1 year in Youth Leadership project) Your Cost: Approximately $350 Max Number: 2 delegates Application Due: December 21, 2017 Interview Date: January 9, 2017 Approximately 200 Wisconsin 4-H Youth are selected to attend this leadership program held at the National 4-H Center. 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.

LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS - WASHINGTON D.C. Date: July 15-20, 2018 (including travel dates) Ages: Gr 6-8 at time of selection Your Cost: Approximately $350 Max Number: 2 delegates Application Due: December 21, 2017 Interview Date: January 9, 2017

For more than 50 years, thousands of 4-H'ers have participated in the high school program, Citizenship Washington Focus. The Leadership Washington Focus program was then introduced as its precursor for middle school 4-H'ers. The program will take place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, just one mile from the Washington, D.C. border. Participants will be immersed in the culture and history of our nation through on-site workshops at D.C.'s most spectacular sights!

Ready to apply? Download the application from http://portage.uwex.edu. They are available in PDF or Word Document format.

Handwritten applications are also accepted. Call 715-346-1462 to request a paper application or if you have questions.

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NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS - ATLANTA, GEORGIA Date: November 23-27, 2018 Ages: Gr 10-12 (max age of 18 as of January 1, 2017; at least 3 years in 4-H) Your Cost: Approximately $350 Max Number: 2 delegates Application Due: December 21, 2017 Interview Date: January 9, 2017

Delegates participate in self-development seminars, tours, and a service project, while exchanging ideas with youth from across the country. Seminars range from ethics topics, career planning and organization to diversity, character and success. Hands-on experiences such as community service and cultural activities.

NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE- WASHINGTON D.C. Date: April 2019 Ages: Gr 10-12 during program (minimum age of 15 and maximum age of 18 as of January 1, 2017) Your Cost: Approximately $350 Max Number: 2 delegates Application Due: December 21, 2017 Interview Date: January 9, 2017

Each county in the state can nominate two candidates to be considered for the National 4-H Conference. In the fall of 2017, candidates will receive the state application to fill out for travel in 2018 if selected as one of the 6 state delegates. The state will review all of the applications an select only 6 delegates to represent the state of Wisconsin. This is a special trip and not considered one of our major trip selections. Each participant selects an issue (i.e., education, promotion, environment, violence) and works with other youth from across the county to develop plans to help direct future 4-H programming. Delegates spend the majority of time contributing to stimulating, task-oriented groups. One day is spent on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators and touring.

4-H AMBASSADOR The Ambassador term will start in March. Ambassadors will serve an active term of one year but will also be an associate member of Ambassadors for the duration of their 4-H membership.

Requirements: Must be in 6th grade or higher; must exhibit leadership ability and potential; must exhibit personal appearance and poise; must exhibit knowledge of 4-H. When: 4-H Ambassadors serve a one-year term beginning in March. They will be recognized in October at the end of their career at the 4-H Leaders Banquet. Maximum Number: Up to 4 Ambassadors are chosen. Duties: Present the 4-H story at community activities and events and promote 4-H. Responsibilities: Hand out ribbons and trophies at the Amherst and Rosholt Fairs; participate in the Amherst and Rosholt Fair parades; make presentations to groups (we will train you); presentation of flags and pledges at the 4-H Leaders' Banquet and Award program; help with the 4-H Awards Program; be available to represent 4-H at other events during the year.

WISCONSIN KEY AWARD Requirements: Must be in at least 10th grade of the current year, have at least 3 years' experience in 4-H and 1 year of enrollment in the Youth Leadership project. Maximum Number: Up to 3 recipients. This is the highest state 4-H award offered. It is based on all 4-H work done by the member since joining 4-H, including youth leadership.

LEADERS OF TOMORROW AWARD Requirements: Must in at least 11th grade, and exhibit leadership ability and potential. Maximum Number: Up to 2 recipients. Recognizes character, balanced personal development, and excellence in leadership.

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IMPORTANT TRAINING DATES!

In order to renew its charter, each club must send at least one youth or adult leader to a

designated training each year. This year, 4-H Fall Forum or one of two 4-H e-Forum Trainings

will satisfy this requirement. Details about the e-Forum Trainings are below:

WHEN: Thursday, November 2, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

WHERE: Room 3, County Annex (1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point)

TOPIC: “STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders

REGISTER BY: October 31, 2017

Call 715-346-1462 or ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu

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WHEN: Thursday, December 7, 5:30 - 7:30 PM WHERE: Room 3, County Annex (1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point) TOPIC: Helping 4-Hers Grow in Life and Work REGISTER BY: December 5, 2017 Call 715-346-1462 or ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu

MANDATORY CLUB CHARTER TRAINING

WHEN: Monday, November 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

WHERE: Room 2, Courthouse Annex, Stevens Point

This training is for current officers and youth interested in becoming officers. It is designed to help presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, reporters, historians, and any other club officers understand their role as an officer and the importance of teamwork, as well as how they can work to make the club more successful. All 4-H club officers are expected to attend. Please call 715-346-1462 or e-mail ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu to let us know whom we can expect from your club. Refreshments will be offered!

CLUB OFFICER TRAINING WHEN: Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

WHERE: Room 2, Courthouse Annex, Stevens Point

REGISTER BY: December 4, 2017

Call 715-346-1462 or ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu If you would like to become a 4-H leader, you are required to attend a two-hour orientation/training, sign a list of volunteer behavior guidelines, complete a background check through the state’s GIS system, and complete an online mandatory reporter training. The orientation will help you learn more about 4-H and your role as a volunteer, to strengthen your understanding of how to work with youth, and to encourage safe practices.

NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING

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ANIMAL SCIENCE

STRICT DECEMBER 15 DEADLINE! If you plan to enter beef, swine, or sheep in the 2018 Rosholt Fair Market Animal Show and Sale, you must sign up for the Market Animal Project by December 15, 2017. You can sign up in multiple ways: Complete and mail the form on the back of this

page to: Connie Creighton, Portage County UW-Extension, 1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Additional copies are available to download from http://portage.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications/

Complete the form on the back of this page and

e-mail a scanned PDF or picture of the form to ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu

Enroll fully online by visiting https://

tinyurl.com/RosholtSale. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you as soon as you complete the form!

The James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Award

program provides recognition to youth who have

excelled in their Dairy project. A special engraved

medallion will be presented to the outstanding 4-H

dairy project member in each county for their

accomplishments in 2017. County Award winners

are eligible to compete for 15 statewide awards.

State winners will receive plaques, and the top two

youth in the state competition will each receive

$500 for continuing their dairy education.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must have at least two years membership in

Dairy project

Must be in 10th-12th grade as of January 1, 2017

Should have outstanding record of involvement in

4-H Dairy Project

Applications found at portage.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-

development/forms-applications/

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 8, 2017

MARKET ANIMAL PROJECT DAIRY LEADERSHIP AWARD

Left: Claire Lewellen of the Nelsonville Zippy Zees was this year’s WJPA Junior winner for the Pullet Surprise writing contest at

the International Poultry Show in Portage, WI. Pictured here with her show-quality buff orpingtons, Claire also won many other

wonderful prizes to help her expand her poultry project. Center: Ciara Waltenberg of the Nelsonville Zippy Zees was this year’s

WJPA Junior winner for the Educational poster contest at the International Poultry Show in Portage, WI.

Right: The Nelsonville Zippy

Zees show off a fantastic

2017 year! At their meeting

on 9/11/17, they were able

to “show and tell” their

awards and favorite parts of

the fairs. Congratulations on

all your hard work!

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This form must be completed and submitted on time if you plan to enter beef, swine, and/or sheep in the 2018

Rosholt Fair Market Animal Project. Complete and submit to:

Portage County UW-Extension

Attn: Connie Creighton

1462 Strongs Ave

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Or sign up fully online at: https://tinyurl.com/RosholtSale

MEMBER NAME(S): ___________________________________ DATE(S) OF BIRTH: ____________________ AGE(S) AS OF JANUARY 1, 2018: ________________________ GRADE(S): __________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S): _______________________________ NAME OF 4-H CLUB OR FFA CHAPTER: _______________________________________________________ YEAR IN LIVESTOCK PROJECT: _____________ I PLAN TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING MARKET ANIMALS FOR WEIGH-IN AT THE 2018 SHOW AND SALE – MAXIMUM OF TWO ANIMALS PER SPECIES, PER EXHIBITOR. PLEASE CIRCLE.

BEEF: 1 OR 2 SWINE: 1 OR 2 SHEEP: 1 OR 2 I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS COVERED IN EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS:

_____ ANIMAL HEALTH _____ CASTRATING AND DOCKING _____ CONTACTING BIDDERS _____ FEEDING AND NUTRITION _____ FITTING AND SHOWING _____ JUDGING LIVESTOCK _____ MARKETING LIVESTOCK AND MEAT _____ RECORDS _____ SELECTION OF PROJECT ANIMAL _____ TOURS

The Market Animal Sale Committee is in need of members to share duties. Adults and members over the

age of 13 are urged to join. Please come to the Market Animal Sale Committee meetings if interested.

SUBMIT THIS FORM NO LATER

THAN DECEMBER 15, 2017

2018 ROSHOLT FAIR MARKET ANIMAL PROJECT SIGN-UP SHEET

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DAIRY Grand Champion: Jordin Rekowski, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Stevens Point Veterinary Service Reserve Champion: Ashley Studzinski, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Wolosek Family Enterprises Jr. Grand Champion: Kaitlyn Lietzke, Plover Clovers Trophy Sponsor: Tomorrow Valley Ag, LLC Jr. Reserve Champion: Jordin Rekowski, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Farm First Dairy Coop Senior Showmanship: Jordin Rekowski, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Albandale Farms Intermediate Showmanship: Samantha Simonis, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Schuster LLC Beginner Showmanship: Sally Altmann, Carson Climbers Trophy Sponsor: Altmann Enterprises Dairy Best Udder: Jordin Rekowski, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Junction Jerseys, LLC Clean Barn Award: Rosholt FFA Chapter Award Sponsor: Farm First Dairy Coop

BEEF Grand Market Beef: Cole Warzynski, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Circle P Cattle Co. Reserve Market Beef: Candace Lein, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Al & Betsy Suehring Grand Breeding Beef: Breeley Warzynski, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Miller Angus Farm Reserve Breeding Beef: Candace Lein, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Paul & Jen Lehman Grand Champ Carcass: Olivia Wierzba, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Rural Mutual Reserve Champ Carcass: Candace Lein, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Lisa’s Curl Up & Tan Rate of Gain: Jordin Rekowski, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Community Insurance Total Performance: McKenzie Glodowski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Cash Flow Cattle Co. Senior Showmanship: McKenzie Glodowski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Perry & Stacey Zimmerman Interm. Showmanship: Cody Kaminski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: TR-Rosenthal Bullpen Beginner Showmanship: Kaitlyn Lietzke, Plover Clovers Trophy Sponsor: Kari & Brian Burns Clean Barn Award: Almond Busy Bees & Rosholt Pioneers Award Sponsor: Market Animal Committee

SWINE Grand Champion: Ryan Glodowski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Adams Farms, Inc. Reserve Champ: Abigail Helbach, Tomorrow River Voyagers Trophy Sponsor: Keith & Tracy Glodowski Grand Champ Carcass: Nathan Glodowski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Kluck’s Real Estate Reserve Champion Carcass: Jacob Ross, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: The Hetchlers

SWINE (CONTINUED)

Total Performance: Baylie Disher, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Triple O Acres Senior Showmanship: Baylie Disher, Rosholt FFA Trophy Sponsor: Rural Mutual Co. Interm. Showmanship: Abigail Helbach, Tomorrow River Voyagers Trophy Sponsor: Bert & Mary Trzebiatowski Beginner Showmanship: Jaclynn Kaminski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: State Farm Insurance, Steve Kropidlowski Clean Barn Award: Stevens Point FFA Chapter Award Sponsor: Market Animal Committee

SHEEP Grand Market Lamb: Noah Spoelstra, Sunnyside Climbers Trophy Sponsor: Roy & Lissa Danforth Reserve Market Lamb: Cole Warzynski, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Rosholt FFA Alumni Grand Champ Meat Breeds: Zoë Zalewski, Stevens Point FFA Trophy Sponsor: Chris & Tammy Stanislawski Res Champ Meat Breeds: Karol Wroblewski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Ardency Farms Grand Champion Carcass: Samantha Simonis, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Mullins Cheese Inc. Reserve Champion Carcass: Emily Simonis, Stevens Point FFA Trophy Sponsor: Rural Mutual Co. Rate of Gain: Karol Wroblewski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Kari & Brian Burns Total Performance: Karol Wroblewski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Almond Busy Bees 4-H Club Senior Showmanship: Dana Altmann, Carson Climbers Trophy Sponsor: Troy Aeby @ Duralum Carpets Int. Showmanship: Daniel Spoelstra, Sunnyside Climbers Trophy Sponsor: Mike & Mary Schuster Begin. Showmanship: Noah Spoelstra, Sunnyside Climbers Trophy Sponsor: Portage County Farm Bureau Clean Barn Award: Sunnyside Climbers 4-H Club Award Sponsor: Market Animal Committee

GOATS Grand Champion Dairy Goat: Joshua Kolodziej, Casimer Boosters Reserve Champion Dairy Goat: Zachary Kolodziej, Casimer Boosters Int. Showmanship: Zachary Kolodziej, Casimer Boosters Trophy Sponsor: Lisa’s Curl Up & Tan

HORSE & PONY Gr. English Equitation: Shayna Cisewski, Tomorrow River Voyagers Trophy Sponsor: Oakview Veterinary Medical Center Res. English Equitation: Kaitlin Schimke, River Valley Riders Trophy Sponsor: Country Canteen Gr. English Pleasure: Anna Neuberger, River Valley Riders Trophy Sponsor: Crane Echo Tack Res. English Pleasure: Shayna Cisewski, Tomorrow River Voyagers Trophy Sponsor: M/W Ranch Gr. Western Horsemanship: Elisabeth Sullivan, River Valley Riders Trophy Sponsor: Central Wisconsin Pest Control

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HORSE & PONY (CONTINUED)

Gr. Western Pleasure: Heather Pearson, River Valley Riders Trophy Sponsor: Rural Mutual Co. Res. Western Pleasure: Anna Neuberger, River Valley Riders Trophy Sponsor: Lake Elaine Game Farm Gr. Champ Trail Class: Kristin Soucek, River Valley Riders Reserve Champ Trail Class: Heather Pearson, River Valley Riders Grand Champion Halter: Anna Neuberger, River Valley Riders Reserve Champ Halter: Shayna Cisewski, Tom. River Voyagers Senior Showmanship: Shayna Cisewski, Tom. River Voyagers Trophy Sponsor: M/W Ranch Interm. Showmanship: Elisabeth Sullivan, River Valley Riders Trophy Sponsor: Neal & Michelle Simonis Beginning Showmanship: Madelyn Kaminski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Mike & Deb Morgan

POULTRY Grand Champ Large Poultry: Sydnee Schulist, Nelsonville ZZ’s Trophy Sponsor: The Matysik Family Reserve Champ Large Poultry: Liberty Klug, Nelsonville Zippy Z’s Trophy Sponsor: Sunnyside Climbers 4-H Club Grand Champ Bantam: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville ZZ’s Trophy Sponsor: Lake Elaine Game Farm LLC Res. Champ Bantam: Bear Herndon, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Trophy Sponsor: Kluck’s Real Estate Grand Champ Waterfowl: Aidan Whitman, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Albandale Farms Reserve Champ Waterfowl: Aidan Whitman, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Cherry Tree Dental Senior Showmanship: Bear Herndon, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Trophy Sponsor: All In Trucking LLC Int. Showmanship: Joshua Kolodziej, Casimer Boosters Trophy Sponsor: The Barden Family Beginning Showmanship: Lucy Gwidt, Casimer Boosters Trophy Sponsor: Kluck’s Real Estate Best American: Eli Filtz, Rosholt Pioneers Best Mediterranean: Sydnee Schulist, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Asiatic: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best English: Liberty Klug, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Continental: Parker Wisinski, Stevens Point FFA Best Other Standard: Bear Herndon, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Single Comb Clean Leg Bantam: Harleigh Carlson, NZZ’s Best Rose Comb Clean Leg Bantam: Annika Waltenberg, NZZ’s Best Feather Legged Bantam: Bear Herndon, Nelsonville ZZ’s Best Game Bantam: Bear Herndon, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Other Clean-Leg Bantam: Joshua Kolodziej, Casimer Boosters Clean Barn Award: Stevens Point FFA Chapter Award Sponsor: Norma & Craig Anderson

RABBITS Grand Champion: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Trophy Sponsor: Portage County Farm Bureau Reserve Champion: Gabriel Helbach, Tomorrow River Voyagers Trophy Sponsor: Rosholt Pioneers 4-H Club

RABBITS (CONTINUED)

Senior Showmanship: Bear Herndon, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Trophy Sponsor: Mark’s Machine Shop Int. Showmanship: Harleigh Carlson, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Trophy Sponsor: TBD Begin. Showmanship: Claire Lewallen, Nelsonville Zippy Z’s Trophy Sponsor: Blue Bunny Acres Best Californian: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville Zippy Z’s Best English Lop: MacKenzie Betro, Stevens Point FFA Best Flemish Giant: MacKenzie Betro, Stevens Point FFA Best Satin: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Other 6-Class Breed: Bear Herndon, Nelsonville ZZ’s Best Dutch: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Dwarf Hotot: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville ZZ’s Best Harlequin: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville Zippy Z’s Best Havana: Harleigh Carlson, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Holland Lop: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville Zippy Z’s Best Jersey Wooly: Annika Waltenberg, Nelsonville ZZ’s Best Lionhead: Gabriel Helbach, Tomorrow River Voyagers Best Mini Lop: Claire Lewallen, Nelsonville Zippy Zees Best Mini Rex: Dayanara Kuklinski, Sunnyside Climbers Best Netherland Dwarf: Andrew Jakubek, Casimer Boosters Best Polish: Benjamin Walkush, Sunnyside Climbers Best Other 4-Class Breed: Annika Waltenberg, NZZ’s Clean Barn Award: Casimer Boosters 4-H Club Award Sponsor: Lisa’s Curl Up & Tan

DOGS Grand Dog Obedience: Taylor Kaminski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: In Memory of Diane L. Burns Reserve Dog Obedience: Samantha Carlson, RVR’s Trophy Sponsor: Kluck’s Real Estate Grand Rally Obedience: Alysondra Smith, Eager Eagles Trophy Sponsor: Northpoint Kennel Res. Rally Obedience: Nicholas Cywinski, Howling Huskies Trophy Sponsor: Northpoint Kennel Sr. Showmanship: Taylor Kaminski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: In Memory of Larry Kielblock Int. Showmanship: Jillian Plummer, Sunnyside Climbers Trophy Sponsor: Ellen Hardin, Ariell Golden Retrievers Begin. Showmanship: Ayla Miller, Almond Busy Bees Trophy Sponsor: Bill & Mary Skibba

ALPACAS Grand Champion: Elijah Trzinski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Bill & Mary Skibba Reserve Champion: Nick Wanta, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: M/W Ranch Interm. Showmanship: Hailey Olson, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Plover River Farms Alliance Inc. Beginning Showmanship: Sarah Trzinski, Rosholt Pioneers Trophy Sponsor: Zakrzewski Racing

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CATS and SMALL ANIMALS Pets Grand Champ: Kristin Pagel, Tomorrow River Voyagers Cats Grand Champion: Zoë Zalewski, Stevens Point FFA Trophy Sponsor: Amherst Veterinary Hospital Cats Reserve Champion: Breanna Weiler, Stevens Point FFA Trophy Sponsor: Rose & Geno Mancel

PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE Lily Trzebiatowski, Stevens Point FFA Uriah Trzebiatowski, Amherst FFA Bailey Adams, Sunnyside Climbers

FLOWERS & HOUSE PLANTS Natasha Ockwig, Rosholt Pioneers Isabella Printz, Rosholt Pioneers Emma Riberich, Sunnyside Climbers Payton Skortz, Rosholt Pioneers

EXPLORING Mara Raddatz, Nelsonville Zippy Zees CULTURAL ARTS Zoë Zalewski, Casimer Boosters Kendra Czerneski, Carson Climbers Isabelle Dambroski, Tomorrow River Voyagers Sydney Lehman, Tomorrow River Voyagers Natasha Ockwig, Rosholt Pioneers Kristin Pagel, Tomorrow River Voyagers Isabella Printz, Rosholt Pioneers Claressa Viau, Sunnyside Climbers PHOTOGRAPHY Zoë Zalewski, Casimer Boosters (State Fair) Allison Faulks, Tomorrow River Voyagers (State Fair) Olivia Fredock, Rosholt Pioneers Genevieve Heese, Eager Eagles Brett Sheldon, Nelsonville Zippy Zees WOODWORKING Samantha Simonis, Rosholt Pioneers

MECHANICAL SCIENCE Quintin Brezinski, Casimer Boosters Benjamin Walkush, Sunnyside Climbers

FOODS & NUTRITION Kaitlyn Kieleszewski, Junction City Golden Stars (Foods) Juniper Rydberg, Casimer Boosters (Preservation) Megan Guzman, Eager Eagles (Preservation) Olivia Ross, Rosholt Pioneers (Cake Decorating) Suzanna Viau, Sunnyside Climbers (Cake Decorating)

CLOTHING Megan Guzman, Eager Eagles Lucy Gwidt, Casimer Boosters Cassandra Karl, The Silver Knights Claressa Viau, Sunnyside Climbers

KNITTING & CROCHETING Natasha Ockwig, Rosholt Pioneers

HOME ENVIRONMENT Kendra Czerneski, Carson Climbers Rosslyn Deppe, Sunnyside Climbers

CREATIVE WRITING Liberty Klug, Nelsonville Zippy Zees (x2)

YOUTH GROUP BOOTHS Carson Climbers 4-H Club

SELF-DETERMINED Elizabeth Glazer, Howling Huskies Emily Isherwood, Plover Clovers

THANK YOU TO THE ROSHOLT FAIR BOARD, AND

TO OUR ROSHOLT FAIR VOLUNTEERS!

Shelley Binder Cindy Bredow Greg Ebbens Ann Galbraith Kathy Glodowski Tracy Glodowski Rose Grych Megan Guzman Tracy Guzman Jen Haas Karen Hartman Debra Helbach Karen Jastromski Jeff Kaminski Ellen Kiedrowski Cindy Kosmalski Pat Kosmalski Brian Kozlowski Rita Kozlowski Jamie Kreuziger Marge Krogwold Paula Kropidlowski Mary Ann Kuklinski Debbie Kunst

Lynn Ligman Marily Malcolm Agnes Mallek Pat Mrozinski Lara Pagel Kari Parker Lizzy Parker Amy Pearson Jan Pierson Dean Onan Gloria Onan Jan Miller Lee Miller Nathaniel Miller Becci Roberts Mark Schaffner Tiffany Schaffner Nick Schultz Tammy Stanislawski Lori Teuchert Todd Teuchert Brenda Trzinski Kirby Throckmorton Jesse Waltenberg

Michelle Waltenberg Jim Warzynski Trina Warzynski Sherry Wanta Carrie Wierzba Amy Wojtalewicz Bob Wojtalewicz Jasmine Wierzba Lane Wierzba Sam Wierzba Candice Wolosek Gerard Wroblewski Judy Yenter Richard Zimmerman

YOU MAKE

THE BEST

BETTER!

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CASIMER BOOSTERS 4-H CLUB, AUGUST 14, 2017 - CLUB REPORT

Meeting was called to order at 6:31 on August 14th, 2017 by club president Grace Z. Pledges were said and roll call was taken.

The treasurer’s report and secretary’s report were not asked for.

We moved on to old business which was the Upham Woods summer camp that many members enjoyed, and of our club Zoë

Z. was a camp counselor. The Amherst Fair took place, which was very fun. Our club enjoyed it and even helped in the food

booth. We had a summer swim party at the municipal pool. Only a few members attended but we still had fun swimming and

had pizza afterwards.

For new business, Zoë Z. handed out Rosholt Fair tags. Members were asked to help with fair clean up on August 27. The

project drop-off date was announced for August 31. Animals are dropped off from 5-9 on Sep. 1st. Sandi D. then talked about

a benefit for a former 4-H member. Zoë Z. made a motion to purchase two raffle/dinner tickets for the benefit and Carson K.

seconded the motion and it was carried.

Meeting was adjourned and next meeting is September 11th, 2017.

Lucy Gwidt, Reporter

CASIMER BOOSTERS 4-H CLUB, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 - CLUB MINUTES

Meeting was called to order on September 28th, 2017 at 6:35 PM by President Grace Z. Pledges were said and roll call was

taken. Quintin presented the treasurers report and we have $733.61. The report was then accepted. I gave my secretary’s report

which was also accepted.

We then moved on to old business and we had the Rosholt Fair. Our club won the Clean Barn Award for rabbits and the

members that attended the fair enjoyed their time there. Then we talked about record books, which were due, and then moved

on to new business.

We had the club fair that took place this meeting and then we talked about having our fall activity. Our club decided to yet

again attend the Corn Maze on October 21, 2017 for 10:30 AM. Next we discussed re-enrollments and 4-H promotion for 4-H

week.

Upcoming events that were briefly talked about were the Teen Leader meeting and the Market Animal meeting. We then got

our Amherst Fair premiums handed out to each of us.

Carson K. made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Quintin B. seconded it. Meeting was then adjourned. Next meeting is

October 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM at St. Casimir’s Church.

Maia Zalewski, Secretary

CASIMER BOOSTERS 4-H CLUB, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 - CLUB REPORT

The Casimir Boosters 4-H club met on September 18th in St. Casimir Church. It was the first time in a while the club met

because of all our busy summers (including the Fairs!)

We all brought in a couple of our 4-H projects to talk about and share with each other at the end of the meeting. We talked

about the fall activity we are planning. We agreed on a corn maze like last year but we did not get a for-sure date planned yet.

It would most likely be on a Saturday in October at 10:30 AM and it would cost $3.00 per member. A reminder that re-

enrollments are coming up, too. 4-H Week is in October, which is very soon, so our club is going to try to put up posters or a

library display around the schools to promote 4-H during October!

We then talked about some upcoming events like the Teen Leader meeting and the Market Animal meeting. Then we finished

with sharing our projects that we brought to the club fair. Our next meeting will be on October 9th.

Lucy Gwidt, Reporter

MINUTES AND CLUB REPORTS

4-H Club Secretaries and Reporters can send their meeting minutes and

reports to ryan.nelson@ces.uwex.edu or Portage County UW-Extension,

1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481 to have them included in

the next edition of the Portage County 4-H Courier.

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4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION MEETING, JULY , 2017

The Portage County 4-H Adult Leaders Association meeting was called to order by Lara Pagel at 7:10 PM, Amherst Fair Grounds. Pledges were recited and roll call taken. PRESENT: Lara Pagel, Alyssa Pagel, Karen Jastromski (Tomorrow River Voyagers), Rose Ross, Taylor Kaminski, McKenzie Glodowski (Rosholt Pioneers), Lynette Wolosek, Candice Wolosek (Plover Clovers), Annika Waltenberg, Jenny Konkol, Kathy Glodowski, Harleigh Carlson (Nelsonville Zippy Zees), Carrie Wierzba (River Valley Riders), Annette Czerneski, Carissa Czerneski (Carson Climbers), Bonnie Ziolkowski, Pat Mrozinski (Casmir Boosters), Paula Kropidlowski (County-Wide), Connie Creighton (UW-Extension), Marilyn Pederson (Carson Climbers). MINUTES: Approved as presented. OFFICER REPORT: Secretary’s Report: Thank-you notes from Clare and Suzanna Viau. Clare for her Space Camp Trip and Suzanna for Citizenship Washington Focus Trip. Treasurer’s Report – emailed in by Jan Miller. Checking - $18,875.68. Savings - $148.51. Total Plat Book ad sale income as of today: $19,525.00. Total includes $3750 paid by advertisers directly to Rockford. Ad sale contracts and payments still coming in. Per contract with Rockford, all ad contracts need to be received by them no later than July 14th. Balance owed Rockford is $3750. OLD BUSINESS. Portage County 4-H Scholarship Presentation: Taylor Kaminski – UWSP Study Nursing. McKenzie Glodowski – NTC Agri-business. Alyssa Pagel – UWSP Marine Biology. Carissa Czerneski – Viterbo to Study Nursing. Amherst Fair Food Stand –Karen reported that the sink needs work – FB taking care of it. We had a GREAT turnout to help clean it up. Discussed if we should purchase a nacho cheese dispenser. Carrie Wierzba will look into it. Plant Sale – Went really well. Summer Camps – Good weather for both camps. Waupaca, Portage, Lincoln, and Taylor camped together. Had 75 at Junior Camp with 12 adults. Intermediate Camp had 59 with 10 adults. Teen Trip to Mt. Olympus - Went well. We invited Waupaca. Most of time used indoor park due to weather. Lara Pagel chaperoned. Cake Decorating Workshop – Successful! 26 signed up and 17 showed up. Copps donated frosting and cupcakes. Thank you Kathy Glodowski for organizing workshop. Fall Forum – Annika Waltenberg reported on 2016 Forum encouraging attendance for 2017. WI 4-H Fall Forum, Nov. 3-5, 2017 @ Green Lake Conference Center. 4-H Leaders will support participation. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion/Approval of 2017-2018 4-H Leaders Projected Budget - Budget approved. Discussed reimbursements for State Fair for those who choose to go on their own. Should revisit this. Cloverbud/Explorer Day Camp - July 21 - looking for volunteers and counselors Rosholt Fair Clean Up – August 27. Two volunteers from each club are expected. Rosholt Fair - Using Fair Entry this time. Need donated old laptops to use for fair entry and robotics. Also need donations for Scanners ($52) and Computers ($100). Club Charters & Financial Report - New fiscal year starts July 1

st. Need club and group financial reports done. Other: Tim Pederson’s report.

Pass $5/day; $12 weekend pass. Exhibits & Animals will be released at 4:30 p.m. 60 of 79 cages sponsored. Plus a $350 donation. Agent Report - Breanna Moore the summer assistant is leaving for school mid-August and Connie will be short help at Rosholt Fair. Volunteers are needed. Next Meeting Date - September 18, 2017.

Adjourn 8:11 p.m. Yours in 4-H, Marilyn Pederson, Secretary

4-H LEADERS BOARD MEETING, AUGUST , 2017

The Portage County 4-H Adult Leaders Board meeting of 8-21-17 was called to order at 7:01 by Michelle Waltenberg in the Courthouse Annex - Conference Room 2. Pledges recited and roll call taken. PRESENT: Candice Wolosek (Plover Clovers), Karen Jastromski, Debra Helbach (Tomorrow River Voyagers), Kathy Glodowski, Michelle Waltenberg ( Nelsonville Zippy Zees), Lisa Mercurio (Rosholt Pioneers), Connie Creighton (UW-Extension), Marilyn Pederson (Carson Climbers). ADDITIONS: Shooting Sports. MINUTES: Approved as presented. OFFICER REPORTS: Treasurer’s Report: Checking - $13,603.99 ; Savings - $148.51 ; Expenses - Camp Bus $1,000 ; Sales Tax $1,532.69 (flowers and plat books) ; Youth Conference $1,375 ; Rockford $3,457. Income - Sale of Plat Book Ads $22,350 ; Outstanding Payments $175. OLD BUSINESS: Amherst Fair and Amherst Fair Food Stand: Income - $2,411.90 ; Expenses - $332.71 ; Fair Board - $100. Rosholt Fair: Need volunteers for check-in Thursday at 4:00 PM to scan every project. Inventory needs to be taken as what needs to be replaced for next year’s fair. Discussion: Ambassador dress code; jeans (protocol). Fall Forum: November 3-5 - Green Lake. Michelle, Jesse, and Annika Waltenberg will attend. Attendance counts for charter renewal training. Leaders are paying for registration, which is due in October. Grades 7 and up may attend. 4-H Leaders Banquet: Courthouse Annex, November 10. 4-H Awards Program, Jensen Center: November 12. NEW BUSINESS: Awards: Candidates were considered for each position (applications in newsletter). 4-H Online Re-Enrollment: Connie is managing re-enrollments. Elections: Board members are considered nominating committee. Connie handed out lists of 4-H Leaders Board officers and Board members from 2007 to present. IRS Reporting and Club Charters: Due October 1st. Can fill out the charter on a computer and e-mail. Mandatory Charter Renewal Training: 6-7:30 PM on October 5 (Cultivating True Leaders), November 2 (STEMming into Animal Science), and December 7 (Helping 4-Hers Grow in Life and Work). Leader’s Budget: 4-H nEXT Generation - due to a deficit, staff time and benefits will be cut, impacting the 4-H support staff. OTHER: Shooting Sports training in Wood County Sept. 15-16. Debra Helbach and Lisa Mercurio reported on State Fair. Adjourned 8:24 PM. Yours in 4-H, Marilyn Pederson, Secretary

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