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Astronomy Night
Clothing & Foods Revue
Loggers Night
Sheep Weigh-In
Swine Weigh-In
Tractor Safety Certification
YQCA Training
… and more!
Emily Crook Youth and Family Educator UW-Extension, La Crosse County
Remember those plans you dreamt of in February? It’s May now - let’s start making them happen! As you get busy preparing for your summer shenanigans, you might want to take a minute and get a record started of all the hard work you’re doing.
I know 25 of you have taken a great class about Record Books at Clover College, but the rest of you might not be so sure of what to do. Don’t despair! Rebecca has been diligently updating our website over the last few months (you should check it out!) and we have all the information you need to know here: https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-record-books/.
Record books are a great way to keep track of your projects and keep you moving in the right direction. And, it’s always easiest to do a little bit at a time instead of all at once at the end of the year. So why not start now? I bet it will ensure your summer adventures will be of high-quality, top-memory-producing experiences.
Let’s get going and start recording!
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Leaders Board Meeting
A meeting of the 4-H Leaders Association will be held on Thursday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Hamilton Town Hall (N5105 Leonard St. N., West Salem). An open forum will be held at 6:45 p.m. for anyone wishing to address the committee.
At this time, the Association is still looking for a volunteer to represent 4-H in the West Salem area! Please contact the UW-Extension office if you are interested in this opportunity or want more information on the role.
4-H Food Stand
Sign Up Genius will be available Tuesday, May 1st-Friday, June 1st. If you did not make the April meeting, please check to see what slots are still available at www.signupgenius.com/tabs/23672D601A4C3E8C42-lacrosse1. If you have trouble signing in, please contact Sue Kramer at 608-857-3370 or [email protected].
Help Wanted - June Dairy Days
The La Crosse County Dairy Promotions Committee is looking for helpers at their Ice Cream Shoppe tent at June Dairy Days in West Salem on Friday, June 1st-Sunday, June 3rd.
Clubs are invited to lend a hand! To sign up for a shift, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0544aaaf2aabfe3-june. Questions can be directed to [email protected]. Thank you!
Pork Producer’s Twilight Meeting
When: Monday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: La Crosse County Interstate Fairgrounds (N4985 Cty Rd M, West Salem, WI 54669)
RSVP: Jim Gilster at 608-786-2150 or [email protected]
This meeting counts as an educational session for Fair requirements! New Swine families should plan on attending to get more information on Fair exhibits, requirements, and making sure you’re registered for the correct projects.
YQCA Training
The La Crosse County UW-Extension office is pleased to offer face-to-face YQCA trainings for our youth with our new Agriculture Educator, Kaitlyn Lance. YQCA training is required in order to exhibit Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine at the 2018 State Fair.
Participants have the option of taking YQCA training online; however, the following sessions will be offered in a face-to-face setting for those who prefer it:
When: Tuesday, May 15th OR Tuesday, June 5th from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: Bangor High School (700 10th Ave. S., Bangor, WI 54614)
Who: Youth ages 8-18 (19-21 year olds must take the training online)
Cost: $3.00 (Leaders Board will reimburse fee if presented with receipt or invoice-contact the UW-Extension office for more info!)
Registration: Registration must be done online at https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login. Fee must be paid at the time of registration.
Save the date! 4-H night at the Lumberyard will be Saturday, June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Buy your tickets in advance at the reduced price of $3.50! Tickets can be purchased at the UW-Extension office until Friday, May 25th. Checks can be made out the “4-H Leaders Board”. Please contact the office at 608-785-9593 or [email protected] with questions.
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2018 State Fair Market Animal ID
Youth interested in showing market beef, sheep, swine, or breeding stock at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair will need to have their Breeding Stock projects DNA/RFID identified through Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) by Wednesday, June 6th.
More information, as well as animal ID request forms are available online at http://www.wiid.org/dna-program. For help with the DNA/RFID identification process, please contact 888-808-1910 or [email protected].
Swine Weigh-In
When: Wednesday, July 18th from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem
***New this year*** The Swine event will be a terminal show. Any questions/concerns can be directed to Mike Gilster at 608-790-1261.
Sheep Weigh-In
When: Saturday, May 5th from 8:00-10:30 AM
Where: La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem
Jr. Livestock Committee Notes
The next meeting is Wednesday, May 30th at 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton Town Hall in West Salem.
Be aware that YQCA training is required for the La Crosse Interstate Fair for the Swine Project only. It is required for State Fair for Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Projects.
YQCA completion certificate copies from online courses should be mailed to Colene Miller (address below) to receive credit for the course.
Don’t forget youth exhibitors must have two educational sessions in order to exhibit at Fair this year! Some upcoming opportunities include YQCA Training, NASCO Clinic (https://www.facebook.com/events/396707864127502/), and Food For America at Bangor High School (608-486-2331). Educational Session forms can be mailed to Colene Miller to receive credit for attending:
Colene Miller, Secretary N5909 McKinley Valley Rd West Salem, WI 54669
Horse Project News
Horse Camp is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds in West Salem. For a list of scheduled sessions, details, and registration form, please visit the Horse Project page at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/horse/. Registration is due to the UW-Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3rd.
A Horse Project meeting will be held Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds in West Salem.
Area Animal Science Days
Area Animal Science Days is a series of 4 day-long events held around the state of Wisconsin where youth in beef, dairy, horse, sheep, and swine projects increase their decision-making skills and knowledge of animals through judging and grading experiences. Events include evaluation of animals, showmanship contests, Hippology, and oral reasoning workshops. In addition, each site offers a variety of workshops for small animal projects, which may include rabbits, poultry, cats, dogs, or llamas.
Attending an Animal Area Science Day can count towards one of youth’s required educational sessions to show in the La Crosse Interstate Fair!
Thursday, June 14th in Kewaunee County
Friday, June 22nd in Clark County
Friday, June 29th in Lafayette County
Registration is due Friday, June 1st. For details and forms, visit https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animal-science-days/.
4-H Softball
4-H Softball for 2018 is set to begin on Friday, June 1st at June Dairy Days in West Salem. Participation is free at all games this year, and no pre-registration is required. Please visit the Softball page at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/softball/ to view all the rules and fill out a Softball Release of Liability Form to bring with you! All Softball-related questions can be directed to Ruth Elsen at [email protected] or 608-486-2921.
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Project Class Descriptions:
Cloverbuds will prepare a simple snack.
Explorers will prepare an after school snack.
Foods & Nutrition members should enter the level of the project in which they are enrolled in 4HOnline. Select 1 food you have enjoyed preparing in your project. The food you must select must be related to your project, but the recipe does not have to be from the project literature. Members will also plan a menu that includes the food you selected.
Cake Decorating 1 members will bring a decorated cake using 1-3 frosting techniques.
Cake Decorating 2 members will bring a cake using 3 or more frosting techniques and may include edible or non-edible decorations.
Favorite Foods Revue
When: Friday, June 22nd at 5:30 p.m. (set-up at 5:00)
Where: La Crosse County Administrative Center Atrium (212 6th St. N., La Crosse, WI 54601)
Cost: Free
Foods & Nutrition, Cake Decorating, Cloverbud, and Exploring members: It’s time to begin planning for the 2018 Favorite Foods Revue! This is your opportunity to showcase what you have learned in your project(s).
Youth will be judged on their answers to questions regarding appropriate knowledge of the My Plate dietary guidelines, food preparation, and nutritional value of the food, as well as their selection and appearance of the table setting and food display.
General Rules for all Foods Revue Participants:
All entries must be ready for judging at the assigned time.
Exhibitors must bring their own card table for displaying the place setting and food.
Youth must set up their own table and display.
All displays must include all dishes and silverware needed for the exhibit, including serving utensils for cakes.
A tablecloth or placemat should be included.
A centerpiece is recommended for everyone except cake decorators.
Dress appropriately for the meal and occasion you are presenting.
Include your recipe on an index card.
Foods will not be eaten by a judge, so temperature does not matter.
Remember to submit your Foods Revue item(s) as a Fair entry to receive your premium! All Foods Revue entries must submit a photo of their actual Foods Revue entry on an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper. Exhibitors may write captions, add recipe, or decorate the paper to enhance their exhibit. Place settings are NOT required for display at the Fair. These photos should be taken to the Foods & Nutrition area in the Old Youth Building during the drop-off time for all Fair entries.
2018 Foods Revue Registration: Due Thursday, June 7th by 4:30 p.m.
*Placing for LATE entries will be lowered*
Name _________________________Grade _____
Club ____________________________________
Phone ________________ Cell ______________
E-mail _______________________________________ Please enroll me in the following Favorite Foods Revue category (check the appropriate response): ____Simple Snack - Cloverbud (grades K-2
nd)
____After School Snack - Exploring (grades 3,4,5) (enrolled in Exploring and not a Foods project)
____Foods Level 1 - Six Easy Bites ____Foods Level 2 - Tasty Tidbits ____Foods Level 3 - You’re the Chef ____Foods Level 4 - Food Works ____Cake Decorating 1 ____Cake Decorating 2 Return to: La Crosse County UW-Extension 212 6
th Street N. Suite 2200
La Crosse WI 54601 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 608-789-4808
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Clothing Revue
When: Thursday, June 21st at 6:00 p.m. (set-up at 5:30)
Where: La Crosse County Administrative Center Basement (212 6th St. N., La Crosse, WI)
Cost: Free
Contact: Janean Ranis, 608-779-1449
Attention all members enrolled in Crocheting, Clothing (any level), Consumer Savvy (any level), Knitting, Cloverbud, and Exploring projects: you are invited to showcase what you have learned in your projects this year! Use the Fair Premium Guide to complete the registration. Be sure your garments are entered correctly; descriptions and limitations are listed in the Guide. The 2018 Fair Premium Guide can be found online at http://www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com/exhibitor_handbook.
General Rules for all Clothing Revue Participants:
Participants will be required to model one of their entries at the La Crosse Interstate Fair on Wednesday, July 18th at 5:00 p.m. (practice at 4:30 p.m.).
Participants should bring a description and fabric sample with them to the Clothing Revue for each of their entries. State Fair representatives use these when writing the Style Show script.
Late entries will be marked down one placing.
***For more information on the Clothing and Foods Revues, qualifying for State Fair and extra registration forms, visit https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/foods-clothing-revue/.***
Remember to submit your Clothing Revue item(s) as a La Crosse County Fair entry by Saturday, June 30th to receive your premium!
NEW THIS YEAR...State Fair Clothing Revue participants do NOT need to qualify through their County Clothing Revue in order to participate! Youth meeting the qualifications can register themselves by Friday, June 1st. Visit https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/files/2018/04/Wisconsin-State-Fair.pdf to learn more!
2018 Clothing Revue Registration: Due Monday, June 11th by 4:30 p.m.
*Placing for LATE entries will be lowered*
Name _________________________Grade _____
Club ____________________________________
Phone ________________ Cell ______________
E-mail _______________________________________ Please enroll me in the following Favorite Clothing Revue category(ies) (check the appropriate response): ____Cloverbud ____Exploring ____Clothing 1 - Under Construction ____Clothing 2 - Fashion Forward ____Clothing 3 - Refine Design ____Consumer Savvy ____Knitting ____Crocheting List your Clothing Revue entry(ies) below. Check the Fair Premium Guide for the class and item number: 1. Class _______ Item # _______
Description____________________________________ 2. Class _______ Item # _______
Description____________________________________ 3. Class _______ Item # _______
Description____________________________________ 4. Class _______ Item # _______
Description____________________________________ 5. Class _______ Item # _______
Description____________________________________ Return to: La Crosse County UW-Extension 212 6
th Street N. Suite 2200
La Crosse WI 54601 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 608-789-4808
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Tractor Safety Certification
When: Monday, June 18th-Wednesday, June 20th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Barney Center (1000 E. Montgomery St.), Sparta 54656
Who: youth 12 years & older wishing to operate tractors and farm machinery for hire or on public roads
Cost: $30.00
Contact: Bill Halfman, 608-269-8722
Participants must attend all 3 days of training and come prepared with a bag lunch, closed-toe shoes, and appropriate attire for weather and operating machinery. The course is taught at a 14-15 year old level. To become certified, youth must pass a written and driving exam. Registrations are due by Monday, June 11th and must consist of a registration form, activity waiver, and payment of $30 per youth. Visit https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/2018/03/20/2018-tractor-machinery-safety-certification/ for more information and forms.
Spring Pistol Program
When: Monday, May 21st & Thursday, May 24th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: La Crosse Rifle Club (4844 N Chipmunk Rd, Stoddard)
Cost: $15.00
Who: 4-H’ers age 12 and up who have a Hunter’s Safety Certification (copy of certificate must be submitted with registration)
This will be the 3rd time the Shooting Sports Committee has offered this fun, safe, and effective program! A team of committed and certified instructors will be present at all times to insure safe and quality instruction. Registration is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration forms and details can be found on the Shooting Sports web page at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/shooting-sports/ and is due with fee by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16th to the UW-Extension office. Contact Chuck Schleifer at [email protected] with questions.
La Crosse County
Dairy Breakfast
When: Saturday, June 16th, 6:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Creamery Creek Holsteins, LLC W1250 Cty Rd U, Bangor, WI 54614
Cost: For adults, $5 in advance and $6 at the door. For kids 6-12 years old, $4. Kids 5 and under are free!
Menu: Cheesy eggs, pancakes, sausage, Westby cheese curds and yogurt, Cluver’s custard, milk, and coffee
This annual event provides education to the public about the dairy industry and where food comes from with booths, displays, and a delicious on-the-farm breakfast! Tour the barns, education and equipment displays, listen to good music, let the kids play in the children’s area, and enjoy the camaraderie. For more information and details, visit the La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast Facebook page online at https://www.facebook.com/La-Crosse-County-Dairy-Breakfast-254529054885228/.
Currently, there is a need for breakfast workers (older youth and adults) to help out in several areas. Shifts are 5:30-8:30 a.m., 8:30-11:30 a.m., and a clean-up crew from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. If interested in representing 4-H and your club, or for more information, please contact Melissa Schaub at 608-487-4012 or [email protected].
La Crosse County 4-H will be hosting a booth at this event to help raise awareness of all the great things 4-H has to offer. If you are interested in helping out in this booth, please contact the Leaders Board Bangor Representative, Lyndsi Heitkamp, at [email protected].
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NEW - Monday Moon Gazing
The UW-Extension office is excited to offer a brand new event in collaboration with the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society:
ASTRONOMY NIGHT!
When: Monday, May 21st from 8:30-11:00 p.m.
Where: G-E-T Observatory (Galesville, WI)
Who: 4-H members 12 years and older
Cost: Free
Transportation will be provided to and from the Observatory at a TBD, central and public location. We are aware that this is a school night, and it’s a late one at that. It’s difficult to schedule star-gazing activities dependent on celestial bodies and weather. But there will be future opportunities for younger youth to participate in related programming. Please visit the new Events & Activities page at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/ for more things you can do with your family this summer! Registration for Astronomy Night is limited. Visit https://counties.uwex.edu/lacrosse/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/astronomy/ for more details and a registration form, due to the UW-Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15th.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Leaders Board Scholarships & Horse Project Registrations Due
2 3 Horse Camp Registrations Due
4 5 Sheep Weigh-In
6 7 Club Leaders Meeting Munchie Madness
8 Sheep & Swine Animal IDs Due
9 10 Leaders Board Meeting
11 12 Horse Camp
13 14 15 YQCA Training
Astronomy Night Registrations Due
16 Pistol Program Registrations Due
Horse Project Meeting
17 18 19
20 Ambassador Outing
21 Pistol Program
Astronomy Night
22 23 24 Pistol Program
25 Last chance to buy Loggers tickets!
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28 29 30 Jr. Livestock Committee Meeting
31 27
Family Camp (5th-6th)
UW-Extension Office Closed
(28th)
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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. For communicative accommodations in languages other than English, please contact [email protected]. For communicative
accommodations based on a disability, please contact [email protected].
The Cloverline 4-H Newsletter is produced monthly by the La Crosse
County UW-Extension Office, 212 6th St. N. Suite 2200, La Crosse,
WI, 54601 in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Extension,
Madison, WI. Wisconsin Relay—711.
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