DUNN COUNTY

4-H TRIPS AND

AWARDS PACKET

Older Youth Trips and Awards Packet

This packet will explain the various 4-H trips and opportunities

throughout the next year. You’ll also find 4-H Member’s reflections

on trips they have experienced in the past, ideas for fundraising,

descriptions on various art related opportunities, and a few detailed

pages explaining the 4-H awards process.

Travel all over the

United States

Apply for the

Dunn County 4-H

Scholarship

Go to the National

4-H Conference

Become a 4-H

Camp Counselor

And so many more

opportunities!

DUNN COUNTY

UW-EXTENSION

3001 US Highway 12 East Suite #102

Menomonie, WI 54751

http://dunn.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/

Check out the Forms and

Documents Page for Materials

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Trips & Opportunities

Opportunity Grades Date Total Est. Cost

Location

Max. Selected in Dunn County

Application Deadline

Leaders Council

Financial Aid

Art Camp – Counselor 9th – 12th October Minimal WI Dells / Upham Woods

- May 1st TBD

Art Camp – Camper 6th – 8th October $60 WI Dells /

Upham Woods - September 1st TBD

STEM Camp 3rd – 5th October $35 Eau Claire, WI - Day of

Registration TBD

American Spirit – East 8th - 10th June $1200 Eastern U.S. 2-4 November 1st TBD

American Spirit – West 9th - 12th June $1200 Western U.S. 2-4 November 1st TBD

Citizenship Washington Focus

10th - 12th June/ July

$1200 Washington

D.C. 3-4 November 1st TBD

National 4-H Conference

10th - 12th March $1350 Washington

D.C. 6 from State

December 1st to State 4-H Office TBD

U.S. Space Camp - Camper

6th – 8th (15 yrs. max at the time

of trip )

April $550 Huntsville, AL Varies November 1st TBD

U.S. Space Camp - Counselor

7th – 9th April Minimal Huntsville, AL Varies November 1st TBD

Winter Camp – Campers

6th – 8th January $40 Eau Claire, WI (Beaver Creek)

- Contact the Extension

Office TBD

Winter Camp – Counselor

10th – 12th January Minimal Eau Claire, WI (Beaver Creek)

- Contact the Extension

Office TBD

Drama Company 9th-12th March – August

$550 Milwaukee,

Madison, & WI Dells

- January TBD

Art Team 9th-12th March – August

$550 Milwaukee,

Madison, & WI Dells

- January TBD

Showcase Singers 9th-12th March – August

$550 Milwaukee,

Madison, & WI Dells

- January TBD

Photo/Press Team 9th – 12th June

State Youth Conference

$250 UW-Madison - January TBD

4-H Camp Counselor 9th – 12th June Minimal Eau Claire, WI (Beaver Creek)

Varies February 1st TBD

State Youth Conference 7th – 10th June $250 Madison, WI 6 February 1st TBD

National 4-H Congress 10th – 12th November $1100 Atlanta, GA 1 February 1st TBD

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Trips & Opportunities Descriptions

4-H programs have highlighted the significance of “learning by doing” throughout the years. High

quality positive youth development programs in 4-H are research-driven, developed, and supported by the University of Wisconsin – Extension. These “hands-on” programs are offered on the local level here in Dunn County, but also expand the educational opportunities to young people to explore the United States. Learn more about a few of the potential trips and opportunities below.

American Spirit - East: This trip is a leadership program that fosters exploration and discovery in 4-H youth

by experiencing the American history first hand. It is a week-long trip where members travel to featured sites like The Amish Village, Valley Forge, Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Liberty Bell, New York’s Harbor Tour and 9/11 Memorial, including a Night Tour of the big City of New York. They will also explore other historical places such as Mayflower II/Plymouth Rock, Boston/Freedom Train, Chinatown, and Niagara Falls. There will be opportunities to see the Atlantic Ocean and go whale watching. Students will record their experience, thoughts, and opinions throughout their journey via a Blog with family and friends, detailing their eye-witness account of America’s East. Along the way, members are required to teach a lesson on American History to their fellow 4-Hers which fosters communication skills and self-confidence.

American Spirit - West: This ten-day trip, where members will travel through America’s historical and

infamous Wild West. This program partners with the National Park Service featuring several national parks stops along the way, like St. Croix Falls National Scenic Riverway, Badlands National Park, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument, Yellowstone National Park, Grant Teton National Park, and Devils Tower National Monument. The activities vary from ranger-led education programs to service learning projects, and of course includes all the fun camping and hiking to boot. Similar to the American Spirit East, participants in this program will also document their hands on experience of America’s West via online media.

Citizenship Washington Focus: This is a week-long trip where members are able to learn about our

nation’s historical context and current political procedures by being actively involved in processes. It takes place at the National 4-H Conference Center, which is only a mile away from the Washington, DC Border. Members will have the opportunity to explore destinations such as The Capitol, Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian museum, Presidential and war monuments/memorials. Each summer, thousands of 4-H members from across the country participate in this historically grounded excursion and have said they enjoyed the motivational speakers, educational workshops, and behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s capital. Participants pick a week out of 4-5 possibilities to travel.

U.S. Space Camp: The 4-H Missions in Space program, known as Space Camp, is a fun-filled weekend for

middle school youth at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center where participants complete a simulated Space Shuttle mission, experience training simulators, tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and learn about becoming an astronaut. Space Camp trainees also climb the tallest mountain on the red planet with the Mars Climbing Wall and experience four times the gravity of Earth with the liftoff force of the Space Shot™ simulator. They get an astronaut’s view of Earth while watching amazing films in the IMAX® Spacedome Theater and Digital Theater.

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State Youth Conference: Approximately 600 youth attend this educational event in Madison each

summer. Participants take part in educational seminars, workshops, and assemblies where they will meet people from across Wisconsin. All while having the opportunity to experience the college atmosphere at the University of Wisconsin – Madison by eating on campus to staying in the residence halls. Enjoy social events including movies, volleyball, table games, music, and theater performances. Delegates can also tour Madison area attractions including the State Capitol Building, UW-Madison Campus, Camp Randall Stadium, the Kohl Center, and local companies in the Madison area.

National 4-H Congress: National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. The Congress

provides youth, ages 14-19, (delegates cannot be older than 18 on January 1, 2009) a quality, educational and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. The schedule includes workshops designed to develop leadership skills, plenary Sessions with outstanding speakers and entertainers, a Service Learning Experience during which you will participate in hands-on service projects, as well as, tours and recreational opportunities throughout the Atlanta. The program is built upon the Cooperative Extension System’s belief that young people can be significant partners in addressing the issues that face our nation, especially those affecting youth. Each year a National Design Team of Extension educators, 4-H youth, and 4-H adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them. The Congress program will also provide opportunities for members to explore a variety of Atlanta resources, including Carter Presidential Library, Martin Luther King Center for Non-Violent Change, Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola, The Atlanta Zoo, CNN Center, Atlanta History Center, and the Georgia Aquarium.

STEM Camp: This camp is meant to increase the knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

through fun interactive learning opportunities. Great camp for members that enjoy science, members that are fascinated by discovering how things work, and members that love to build things. In this camp, members will get hands on experience on two different kinds of robotics, science in agriculture, and so much more! Registration fee includes lunch, T-shirt, and Supplies.

4-H Camp Counselor: Working as a camp counselor can be a genuinely rewarding experience! Plus, it can

be a great resume builder. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for older youth who like to work with younger youth! Come and learn more about younger 4-H members as you lead them in various camp activities. Counselors stay in cabin with campers and are integral in planning the activities for participants. Those selected to be counselors must participate in counselor training camp and planning in the spring and early summer.

Winter Camp: This camp is designed especially for young adults to build leadership skills and practice

teamwork. Camp at Beaver Creek Reserve and experience “more than 400 acres of diverse habitat including upland woods, river bottom forests, wetlands, savannah areas, and a multitude of flora and fauna” in the beautiful winter season. Potential activities include learning about different native animals, Animal Tracking, Cross Country Skiing, Geocaching, Nature Hikes, and Snowshoeing.

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4-H Member Experience

What better way to get the inside scoop of a 4-H trip or camp than by Learning what other Dunn County 4-H members have

to say about their experiences! Check out what other 4-Hers have said below. U.S. Space Camp Our Space Camp adventure would begin by being divided into teams and given a Space Camp Crew Trainer to guide us through the program. The next three days would include: rocket construction, IMAX movies, astronaut simulators, challenging experiments, and space missions. Along with the crew trainers teaching us all about the past, present and future of space exploration. Ethan’s favorite part of Space Camp was the actual space mission. Ethan was part of Team Conrad and he was the Mission Specialist #2. “I got to dress up in the space suit and go outside the shuttle and fix the wing so we could orbit back to Earth” said Ethan. Ethan’s Team Conrad scored a 49 out of 50 total points and did an excellent job working together. Emma’s favorite part of Space Camp was the Space Quiz Bowl. Emma was part of Team Collins and her team got 2nd place out of 14 total teams. “I also liked the MAT simulator, it was fun!” said Emma. With this simulator you get strapped into a chair and there are three rings that spin in different directions. This is to simulate the space shuttles re-entry in the Earth’s atmosphere. Olivia had many favorite parts of camp but she especially enjoyed the rocket construction. “We got to construct our own rocket and launch them. My rocket blasted really high into the air!” said Olivia. Olivia was part of

Team Cernan and created many great friendships with her team members. Olivia will never forget the five days that she spent at Space Camp and is so glad she took advantage of this 4-H opportunity.

Space Camp was awesome!! Not only did we learn about space but we made 4-H friendships that will last a lifetime. All three of us agree in a couple years we would like to go back and be camp counselors. We highly recommend Space Camp to all 4-H members in the 6th-8th grade and we are willing to share our experience with those who are interested in this great 4-H opportunity.

Olivia, Emma, and Ethan of the Missouri Valley 4-H

“We were all nervous at first, but then we

started to get to know 4-Her’s from other counties and it was

blast!” - Olivia.

American Spirit – West “The American Spirit West Trip is 11 days long. Throughout those 11 days, delegates travel and tour South Dakota and Wyoming. The trip is focused mainly on the National Parks. Delegates get to explore over ten State and National Parks, through ranger led programs, hiking (for all abilities), and camping (in the St. Croix and Yellowstone National Parks). We also assisted the National Park Service in a service project cleaning up buckthorn along the National Ice Age Scenic Trail. It is a lot of fun and interesting to explore and to help preserve the natural beauty of our country.”

- Danielle Zukowski of Willing Workers

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4-H Member Experience Continued

“Earlier this summer I attended the 4-H Citizen Washington Focus trip. I went to Washington, D.C. for a week and was able to tour many of the monuments and memorials that our country has set up to honor those who have given their life fighting for our great country. We also toured many of the memorials for some of our Presidents that have done many great things for this country. A couple of them were: the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the FDR Memorial. We also got to go visit Arlington Cemetery, which is the United States National Cemetery. We visited the graves of JFK and his wife Jackie, where the eternal flame shines brightly between their graves. I stayed at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. There were delegates from about 15 other states staying there as well. Throughout the week we did different workshops dealing with different things that our government officials have to take care of. We also got to go to the Capital Building and meet the Wisconsin Senators. One night we attended a dinner theater to watch the performance “Hairspray”. This was definitely one of my favorite things I have done while in 4-H, and I encourage you to go on this trip. This picture is me at the WWII memorial, where there is a pillar for each of the states as a thank you for their help in the war.” - Kelly Quilling of Elk Meadow

If you have experienced a 4-H Trip, Camp, or Conference please send us in a description of your experience. It will help other 4-hers get an inside look of what the opportunity

entails. If you want to send in photos, we’d love those too!

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Fundraising Ideas

Hopefully you are interested in going on trips, attending camps, and thinking about taking exciting opportunities within the world of 4-H! If you are, you may be thinking about how you will be able to afford these opportunities. In this case we have come up with some ideas for fund raising that you could try. These may work on individual or club levels. See if your club is interested in collaborative fundraising. Several of these ideas could be implemented at the same time. Be creative! Please Note: Make sure you speak with your parents or guardians about these fundraising ideas and get their permission before engaging in any of these fundraising ideas. First figure out how much you need. Calculate how much you have personally saved, how much your parents/guardians/family are planning on providing, and how much the Dunn County Leaders Council will provide, if any. Then begin to plan your fundraising strategies.

Put on a Sale - Below are a few ideas for fundraising through sales.

Garage Sale – The old saying, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure” is still true to this day. With your parent’s help/permission gather items around the house to sell at a garage sale. See if other family members or friends have items that they would like to donate to you and sell it for 100% profit. If you cannot find enough items to put on your own personal garage sale, see if other neighbors, friends, or family would like to collaborate. Tip: Sell water and soda if it is a hot day or coffee and hot cocoa is its chilly. Check with your local grocery store to see if they will donate the drinks! Bake Sale: An oldie but a goodie. You could do all sorts of things with a bake sale. This would be a good one to look into places or events that might let you sell your goodies. Think community events, 4-H events, School events, or wherever you think would work best. Tips: look up bake sale ideas online for cheap but appealing package methods and easy recipes. Lemonade Stand: Another oldie but a goodie. This one has so many possibilities. You can sell all sorts of beverages from water, soda/pop, lemonade, and depending on the weather, coffee, hot cocoa, or tea. Again you can ask your local grocery stores to see if they will donate any products. The location of this one is seemingly endless. You could set one up at your garage sell, at any local events (with permission of course), or simply outside your family’s home. Think about proposing a shared “lemonade stand” with you club; it could be a fun project with your club to build an appealing looking stand and then it can be shared with everyone. Tip: you can also combine other fundraising strategies with this like the Lollipop Fundraiser or Bake Sale. Calendar Sale: Another strategy that has a larger up front cost and requires a bit more planning. This is a great fundraising strategy for a club. Your club could compile all of your favorite 4-H photos or drawings and put them into a calendar using one of the many design websites online. Some online calendar creating software also allows you to mark special dates in the calendar where you could list all the fun upcoming 4-H events for the next year. This is an item that you can sell at all of the events you plan on going to or plan on hosting.

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Services / Collections – Below are a few ideas for fundraising through services and/or collections.

Pet Sitting/Dog Walking: This is a great individual fundraiser. You can make posters and hang them up around town advertising your services. Make sure to speak to your parents about the logistics. Set your price at a reasonable level and have fun making money while hanging out with fury friends. Seasonal Chore-a-thon: Start thinking of potential seasonal services you could provide family, friends, and neighbors. Think grass mowing, Leaf raking, Christmas Light placement/removal, and/or dock installment/removal. You could incorporate your club or a few other 4-H members, charging either a flat fee or asking for fair donations. Remember the importance of safety! Ask your parents about the logistics of your seasonal chore-a-thon and be sure to have at least two people working on tasks such as removing Christmas lights, where one person can hold the ladder and the other carefully take them down.

Activities / Events – Below are a few ideas for fundraising through Activities and/or Events.

Treasure Chest: A club strategy at an event. Find a chest with a lock and key. Fill it up with donated prizes! Buy at least 2 dozen more keys that look similar and sell keys to open the chest. The person that buys the one that opens the chest gets the contents. Have the key sale go on for a couple hours at an event before people get to try their key. Add a note to the end of each key thanking them for supporting your 4-H club. Tip: Keep the chest and key so you can do this fundraiser multiple times. Dart Board Challenge: You’ll need access to a dart board and multiple darts. Contestants pay $1.00 for each dart to play in a Dart Board Challenge. This is another great club strategy at an event. Participants try to hit the bullseye to win donated prizes or to be entered into a raffle to win one big prize. Contact local businesses for possible donations. Tip: you can play around with the rules to make it more entertaining, for example, instead of asking participants to hit the bullseye you can randomly place a four leaf clover on the dart board and ask them to hit that. Be creative and have fun!

New Age – Below are a few ideas for fundraising through “new age” formats.

GoFund Me or Related Website: This is a ‘new age’ way to build up some fundraising money. All you have to do is a set up a page and create a narrative on why you are looking for fundraising. Then ‘share’ you story through social media outlets. Ask friends and family to ‘share’ it too. This could be a great opportunity for your club to share their story as a whole and you would be casting a wider web. Tie it all Together: Several of these ideas you could do all at once. Speak with your club to see if they are interested in putting on a full blown fundraising event in your community.

Want more fundraising ideas? Check out the Dunn County 4-H Fundraising Ideas Packet on the UW-Extension Website under Trips, Camps, and Opportunities.

Extra Tips & Tricks:

Select a fundraiser that

best fits you, your

group, and/or club.

Plan out your strategy.

Develop a Timeline.

Set Goals.

Don't forget to thank all

those who helped.

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4-H Arts Opportunities Descriptions

Some of the specific Arts Team opportunities have specific instructions on how to apply. You must apply for the Art Team, Drama Company, Showcase Singers and/or the Communication separately. The applications will be found on 4-H Online under the “events” tab. Notice there may be additional team specific instructions for applying. See the document in full here http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/state-art-group-application-info/. Applications are due in late January.

If you have questions about any of the information or application procedures for a state group contact Christina Rencontre, 608-262-1536, christina.rencontre@uwex.edu or Lynn Pfeiffer, 608-262-1222, lynn.pfeiffer@uwex.edu Note: Due to unexpected circumstances, Showcase Singers will be on hiatus for 2016.

Opportunity Description Additional Instructions

4-H ART TEAM

4-H Art Team creates artwork around the theme of the Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference as well as designing and organizing the WI 4-H and Youth Conference art exhibit, reception and guided exhibit tours. The team members also teach seminars and train to be peer leaders for county and regional events including the Wisconsin State Fair. The 4-H Art Team is led by a professional artist who teaches team members artistic techniques using a variety of mediums.

Please email 4 photos of your artwork with each labeled with age, date, and medium it was created in to Stephanie Kempe at kempesteph@gmail.com

4-H

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

(formerly known as

4-H Press Team)

4-H Communications Team takes photos and video clips of youth, delegates and groups as well as preparing a slideshow for the final assembly as well as co-teaching a seminar on photography and Communications Team with their director at the 4-H and Youth Conference. In addition, Communications Team writes press releases focused on 4-H, including 4-H and Youth Conference and Wisconsin State Fair, and submits them along with photos and video clips to local press outlets for publication. Communications Team members learn an abundance of problem solving, writing, photography and leadership skills as members of their team.

Please e-mail two letters of recommendation addressing your leadership, 4-H experience and your work in either a 4-H club or group(s) in your county. In a separate e-mail, please describe your work in photography, videography or writing and how you have worked in a creative setting with others. Please e-mail letters to: Wi4h.artteams@gmail.com and put Communications Team in the subject heading.

4-H DRAMA COMPANY

Drama Company creates a stage performance involving acting, song and dance in the five days leading up to 4-H and Youth Conference. Show content is a collaborative effort between company members and their director. Each Drama Company member contributes ideas for the show and works with the group to problem solve issues on the set and in the script. Drama Company takes their show on to the Wisconsin State Fair where they perform for fair goers from across the state.

Please email two letters of recommendation to Jay Johnson at jjohnson@sasd.net. Have the letters address your leadership, 4-H experience, theatre experience (including dance, music, and technical skills) and ability to work with others in a creative setting.

4-H SINGER SHOWCASE

Since 1987 the Wisconsin 4-H Showcase Singers have been dazzling audiences at the Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference, the Wisconsin State Fair and more! The group is comprised of 4-H members, high school age and older who perform “show choir” material.

Note: Due to unexpected circumstances, Showcase Singers will be on hiatus for 2016.

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4-H Arts Opportunities Descriptions

The following art programs explore different types of art and separates the different experience and art exploration into different sections based on age. For more information check out the Wisconsin 4-H Arts Experiences here http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/arts-experiences/.

Opportunity Description Additional Instructions

For grades 3-5

4-H Art Beat! is the introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Communication Arts and was created for 4-H members in grades 3-5, their parents and leaders. Art Beat! provides an opportunity for youth and their parents to experience five different art forms in a camping environment at Camp Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells. Art Beat! track leaders are older 4-H Youth, 4-H Leaders and staff.

The Art Beat will be held at the 4-H Camp Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells WI. Cost: $50.00 per person The $50.00 per person fee (both youth and adults must pay the registration fee) will include all materials and supplies, special snacks, overnight lodging and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/artbeat-more-info/

For Middle School 4-Hers

4-H Arts Camp provides youth in grades 6-8 an experience with six different art tracks including: music, photography, communication, theatre, culinary arts and art in nature. Arts Camp provides older youth and adults with opportunities to teach and strengthen their leadership abilities and provides younger youth the fun of a 4-H camping experience focused on the arts. The purpose of Arts Camp for Encouraging expression and participation in the arts with middle school age youth, supporting youth teaching opportunities where they learn to incorporate education, creativity and reflection into the creative process, Increasing awareness of the arts, and participation in the arts at the club level

4-H Arts Camp will be held at the 4-H Camp Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells WI. Cost: Campers & Counselors, $75.00 which includes a camp T-shirt; Adult Chaperones, $55.00. http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/arts-camp-more-info/

For High School Age 4-Hers

The mission of the Art Lab is to provide an in-depth and focused experience in the “art track” of choice. Tracks are being expanded from the traditional communication, music, theatre arts, video, and photography to include other topics such as Film Making, Altered Clocks, Taekwondo and more! Each participant will choose one track for the entire weekend. The Art Lab Tracks Film Making, Photography, Creative Writing, Photography, Taekwondo, and Altered Clocks. Statewide 4-H Arts Workshop Open to Adults and Teens (Grades 9-12)

The Art Lab will be held at the 4-H Camp Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells WI. Cost: $80.00 http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/art-lab/

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4-H Awards Opportunities

County Level Youth Awards include the Scholarship Award, the Citizenship Awards, the Leadership Awards, the Achievement Awards, the Key Award, and the James Crowley Dairy Leadership Award. All of these awards are application based. To find these applications, please see the Dunn County UW-Extension website on the 4-H Youth Development - Forms and Documents page. All of these Awards are presented at the Dunn County Fair during the distinguished members ceremony. All Applications are due February 1st.

Scholarship Award – Certificate & Scholarship Funding

The Scholarship Awards are meant for active 4-H members who will be graduating from High School during the current school year. Recipients receive a $400 scholarship from the Dunn County Leaders Council. A recipient may only receive this award once.

Additional Information A maximum of four 4-H members may receive this award annually. Applicants must have maintained membership in the Dunn County 4-H program for five or

more years and must have at least a 2.0 or C average in their High School scholastic record. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient at the beginning of his/her second

semester of post-secondary education. To receive the funding, the recipient must notify the Dunn County 4-H Executive Council at

the beginning of his/her second semester. With this notification, the recipient must include proof of enrollment. Recipient is responsible for such notification. Send notification to: Dunn County 4-H Leaders Council

3001 US Highway 12 East #102 | Menomonie, WI 54751

Citizenship Award – Pin & Certificate This award is meant to honor 4-H members that demonstrate outstanding Citizenship. It is received by members that demonstrate a dedication to their 4-H programs and community. A maximum of six 4-H members may receive this award annually. A recipient may only receive this award once.

Guidelines for Citizenship Award The member is able to effectively communicate their loyalty to their place of residence

through their application. This may be illustrated by the member explaining what privileges they take advantage of as a citizen, describing how they show devotion to their community, and giving examples of how they valuing diversity in their community on all levels.

Achievement Award – Pin & Certificate

This award is meant to honor high achieving 4-H members. It is received by members that demonstrate the knowledge and skills that 4-H has taught them. A maximum of six 4-H members may receive this award annually. A recipient may only receive this award once.

Guidelines for Leadership Award The member is able to effectively communicate their achievements through their

application. This may be illustrated by the member highlighting specific achievements and explaining how it has impacted their life.

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Leadership Award – Pin & Certificate

This award is meant to honor 4-H members that demonstrate outstanding Leadership. It is received by members who have taken personal responsibility to ensure the success and growth of 4-H programs on the club, county, and state level. A maximum of six 4-H members may receive this award annually. A recipient may only receive this award once.

Guidelines for Leadership Award The member is able to effectively communicate how their leadership has positively impacted

their 4-H Club and community through their application. This may be illustrated by the member explaining their leadership style, describing how their goals as leader has helped to ensure success for their fellow members, giving specific examples on their achievements as a leader, and reflecting on their areas of growth as a leader.

Key Award – Plaque & Certificate The 4-H Key Award is the most prestigious award a 4-H member can receive. It is received by members who have demonstrated growth in their 4-H involvement, leadership skills, and active participation in the functions of their 4-H club & community. A maximum of four 4-H members may receive this award annually. A recipient may only receive this award once.

Guidelines for Leadership Award The member is able to effectively communicate how 4-H has positively impacted their

development as a person through their application. In addition, the member will be asked to describe a service learning project they would like to see started in their community and specifically describe how they would help to get it started.

Additional Information A maximum of four 4-H members may receive this award annually. Recipients do not have to be graduating from 4-H this year. Recipients are required by the Dunn County Leader’s Council to have received the

achievement, the citizenship, and the leadership award prior to applying. Recipients must have completed 8th grade before the Dunn County Fair and have been a 4-H

member for at least 3 years prior.

James Crowley Dairy Leadership Award – Plaque This is award is meant to honor 4-H member leaders excelling in Dairy. It is received by an older dairy member, in their Junior or Senior year of high school, that has achieved, provided leadership, and completed a notable Record Book. A recipient may only receive this award once.

Additional Information Application deadline is February 1st A maximum of one 4-H member may receive this award annually. Once awarded, the member will be selected to advance to state level competition.

*Applications may be found on the UW-Extension Dunn County Website under 4-H Forms and Documents.