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Burnett County 4-H Bugle Burnett County

Government Center

Phone: (715) 349-2151

Fax: (715) 349-2102

Email: danielle.miller@ces.uwex.edu

Website: www.burnett.uwex.edu/4h

Danielle Miller, 4-H Youth and Family Development Educator

Mike Kornmann, Comm. Dev. Educator

Julie Yezek, Nutrition Education Program

Karen Burgett, Support Staff

Northern District Office

Phone: (715) 635-9190

Kathy Miller, District Director

Cathy Crandall, Support Staff

Spooner Agricultural Research Station

Phone: (800) 528-1914

Kevin Schoessow, Area Ag Agent

Richard (Otto) Wiegand, Area Ag Agent

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,

including Title IX and ADA requirements. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of

program information should contact the UW-Extension office.

Burnett County 4-H Leaders Association Executive Committee

Phil Stiemann, President; Marge Peterson, Vice President;

Heather Stahl, Secretary; Charlene Strabel, Treasurer

Cooperative Extension Programs

US Department of Agriculture

University of Wisconsin - Extension

Burnett County Extension Office

7410 County Road K, #107

Siren, WI 54872

Official Business

Penalty for Private Use, $300

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Burnett County

October 2012

A Note from the Agent

Recent findings from Tufts University's 4-H Study of Positive

Youth Development indicate that young people in 4-H are

three times more likely to contribute to their communities than

youth not participating in 4-H. Notably, the Tufts research

discovered that the structured learning, encouragement and

adult mentoring that 4-H'ers receive play a vital role in helping

them actively contribute to their communities. In Burnett

County, more than 100 4-H members and 50 volunteers are

involved in 4‑H.

4-H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution

for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles and

pushing our country forward by making a measurable

difference right where they live. Learn how you can Join the

Revolution of Responsibility at 4-H.org/revolution.

Be sure to proudly display your 4-H pride this National 4-H

Week by:

• Displaying your yard signs

• Wear Green!

• 4-H T-shirt Day Tuesday!

• Tell a friend to join

• And, don’t stop spreading the word about the 4-H

Revolution.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship, and Life Skills.

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4-H Calendar

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October

7-13 National 4-H Week!

22 Charters Due

25 Mexican Night

27 Achievement Night

November

4 Awards Banquet

5 Junior Leaders

7-16 Dani, Out of the Office

13-15 4-H Youth Development and Family Living Agent Conference, Stevens Point

22 Happy Thanksgiving! Extension Office Closed

December

3-10 Dani, Out of the Office

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National 4-H Week is October 7-13, 2012

Attention 4-H Club Members!

The 2012 National 4-H Week promotional theme will be “Join The Revolution of Responsibility”. Your club has a great opportunity to promote 4-H and gain new members for your club. During National 4-H Week, clubs are asked to put up win-dow displays in your communities to help promote your club and the activities you

are involved in. Displays can utilize a store or business window, business lobby, out-door setting, or whatever works to get your message across about 4-H.

Displays will be judged, with cash prizes awarded to the clubs.

Don’t let your club miss out!

Registration form for: National 4-H Week Window Display

DUE BY: October 4, 2012

Club Name:_______________________________________

Contact Person:____________________________________

Phone Number:____________________________________

Where Display is Located (Directions help):_______________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Window displays should be up no later than Monday, October 8th, and judging

can take place anytime during National 4-H Week. Registrations can be given over the phone by calling 715-349-2151 and asking for Dani, or you can email her at

dmiller@burnettcounty.org.

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Kick-Off Meeting

October 8, 2012, 7:00 P. M.

Government Center

• Fun

• Games

• Planning

• Brainstorming

County-Wide Project Leaders Needed! Do you have expertise in a certain project area? Volunteer as a county-wide project leader. We need knowledgeable adults to serve as county-wide resource leaders in the different project areas available to 4-H youth. Project Leaders hold meetings a couple times a year based on member in-terest and availability. Often, these meetings can help assist members in creating their projects for the fair or simply as a fun educational workshop for members to learn more about that project area!

Already serve your club as a project leader? Do you already hold regular project meetings? Open them up to other youth in the county. Many clubs only have one or two youth enrolled in a project, but there may be people from other clubs enrolled in that project too! Team up and learn together!

Have a question about how to get involved?

Contact Dani for more information and resources.

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/pubs/showdoc.cfm?documentid=345

HEY, ACHIEVERS!! If you received an award, trophy, pin, or plaque,

make sure you send a “thank-you” note to the person

responsible for paying tor that award. On some med-

als the sponsored name can be found on the card at-

tached to the award or pin. If you have questions

about who purchased your award, please contact the

Extension Office, at (715) 349-2151.

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You’re Invited to...

Burnett County 4-H’s

Annual Achievement Night!

Siren School Auditorium October 27, 2012 6:00 p.m.

Come help us celebrate the amazing accomplishments our 4-H members have achieved throughout the year and congratulations to all of our 4-H members who have completed another successful year full of projects, events, and community service. Help us cele-brate the youth that make 4-H great-YOU!

Family and friends welcome.

4-H Forms Are Available on the Web!!!!

Did you know that more 4-H forms, such as M.E. forms, Record Book Forms, Club Financial Records, etc., are all available right on your own computer? Just follow the link:

http://burnett.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/for-members/member-forms/

Select the category and print out what you need! These forms are still available from the Extension Office for your convenience.

Burnett County Association of Home and Community Education (HCE)

Invites you to a free

Mexican Night with Amelia

October 25, 2012

Starting at 5:30pm

In the Government Center, Room 165

Authentic Mexican food will be served, With an educational flair.

All are welcome to attend, please reserve your seat so we can plan accordingly.

Extension Office at 715-349-2151 or Amy Kopecky at 715-866-4529

By October 22

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Burnett County Space Camp Applicant

Requirements

Youth who wish to apply for selection to be Burnett Coun-ty 4-H Delegates to the 2013 4-H Space Camp program

must in addition to turning in their completed application to the Extension Office must also turn in the past year’s completed and evaluated record book. Youth will be se-lected by the Burnett County 4-H Awards and Record Book Committee. Application materials are due to the

Extension Office by December 15th.

4-H Charters Due

Club Leaders and Committee Chairs; please remember that ALL Burnett County 4-

H Charter Documents are due to the UWEX Office by October 22, 2012. A 4-H

charter indicates the club or group is organized in accordance with objectives of

the 4-H Program. It authorizes the club or group to use the 4-H name and em-

blem for educational purposes in accordance with laws and regulations established

by Congress and the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the 4-H

charter is education, communication and accountability. If you have questions or

need any help, please call Danielle Miller at (715) 349-2151.

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Honey Bee Poster Contest Sponsored by the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA)

Theme for 2012: “The Honeybee - Pollinating the Foods We Eat”

Divisions:

2nd grade and under

3rd to 5th grade

6th to 8th grade

9th to 12th grade

Prizes for each age group:

1st - $25.00, 2nd - $15.00, 3rd - $10.00

Rules:

1. Size 11” X 14” poster board

2. Print clearly, on back side: Name, address, age and grade

3. Include theme in design

4. 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 by October 25, 2012 to:

Sharon Pufahl,

W6432 Cty Hwy O,

Mauston, WI 53948

(608) 847-4407

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Each year the President proclaims November Military Family Month. Military Family Month exists in order to rec-ognize and appreciate the sacrifices and commitment of the families behind the Nation’s service members. What better time to engage military families in 4-H programs and activities? Wisconsin 4-H Operation Military Kids invites you to show your appreciation by holding an event in your community. Hold a family fun night during your 4-H Club meeting and invite military families to attend. Public librar-ies across Wisconsin have access to books through the OMK Read Project. Contact your local library to collabo-rate on an event to recognize and appreciate military fami-lies in your community. A calendar of events and suggest-ed activities for Military Family Month can be found at www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/omk. Operation Military Kids programs offer a positive resource to military families in collaboration with partners statewide including branches of the military, the Department of Public Instruction, and Co-operative Extension 4-H Youth Development. To learn more about Operation Military Kids in Wisconsin, check out this informational video or visit www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/

Changing or Starting a New Club As we start a new 4-H year, families often think about switching clubs or starting new

clubs. We encourage families to find a club that works best for your family. You may

switch to a different club anytime of the year however; enrollment time is the best

time to make a change. Stating a new club is always welcome! New clubs attract new

people.

Requirements for a new club are: • Having at least one certified adult willing to provide general leadership.

• Having a minimum of five members from at least three different families.

• Complete a 4-H Charter Application.

If you wish to switch clubs, please notify your current club as a courtesy. Those inter-

ested in starting a new club, please contact Danielle Miller at (715) 349-2151