Trempealeau County 4 H Newsletter March 2017 CLOVER disPATCH

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Trempealeau County 4-H Newsletter

March 2017 CLOVER disPATCH

inside this issue:

Calendar 2 Club Minutes 3-4 Festival of the Arts Results 5 4-H Programs & Events 6-17 Essay Contest 18-19 Scholarships 21-25 Leaders Board 26-27 Forms 28-30

Trempealeau County UW-Extension Office

36245 Main St. Po Box 67 Whitehall, WI 54773

Phone: (715) 538-2311 Ext. 210

Fax: (715) 538-1974

Website: http://trem pealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauCounty4H?ref=stream

2017 TREMPEALEAU COUNTY FAIR JULY 20-23

Record Book Winners for 2016!

$25.00 Drawing – All 4-H members that complete a record book will be

entered in this drawing

Winner—Avery Beirne—GHCBB

$10.00 Drawing- All 4-H members that submit a record book for the

first time will be entered in this Drawing

Winner—Alanna Crebo—Lincoln Pioneers

Club Incentives:

Most Improved Club-The Club that shows the most improvement on

completed record books will receive a PIZZA PARTY.

Winner—Trempealeau Trusty Workers

50% or More- Clubs that have at least 50% of their members hand in

a record book will receive ICE CREAM TREATS.

Winners—Trempealeau Trusty Workers and Glasgow Hardies Creek

Busy Bees

Hello,

Spring is in the air and that means its time to warm up

and see all the great things happening in our 4-H programs. It

is also time to start thinking about what you want to bring to

the fair.

We have a lot of great programs this Spring. We have

already begun the fun with our Festival of the Arts and shoot-

ing sports programs and we will continue the fun with Foods

Revue, a Spring Clover College day, a rocketry project, our dog

obedience classes, pinewood derbies, and a whole lot more!

Get out there and take advantage of all the great pro-

grams we have going on and make sure you thank the wonder-

ful volunteers we have running them. Without our volunteers

we wouldn't have programs so let them know how important

they are!

Adam Trunzo

4-H Youth Development Educator

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/forms-applications/

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/forms-applications/

https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauCounty4H?ref=stream




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Trempealeau County CLOVER disPATCH

Please Visit: http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ for up to date event info.

2017

MARCH

March 3 Camp Kinnissippewa enrollment begins

March 4 Snow Date—Beef Weigh In @NFO 10am to Noon

March 4 Trempealeau County 4-H Foods Revue

March 4 WHA Spring State Sale - Grant County Fairgrounds - Lancaster, WI

March 4 State 4H Livestock Quizbowl & Skillathon Contest

March 6-7 CO-OP YES! - Eau Claire

March 10 Guernsey Convention—Chula Vista—WI Dells

March 14 MAQA—Tremplo Rm, courthouse 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m.

March 17-18 Art Beat

March 18 MAQA –Gale Town Hall 9-noon

March 25 Educational Event—Ettrick Elementary School

March 24-30 National 4H Conference - Washington D.C.

March 26 Spring Spectacular Sale—Grant County Fairgrounds

March 27 Leaders’ Board Meeting

APRIL

April 8 Swine Weight In @ Fairgrounds in Galesville, 10am to Noon

April 10 MAQA - Augusta High School - 6:30pm

April 14 IW2K Camp Registration Deadline

April 16 Easter

April 20-24 Space Camp—Huntsville. AL

April 21-23 Midwest Horse Fair

April 22 Sheep Weigh In @NFO, Independence, 10am to Noon

April 22 WI Southdown Starts Sale & Starter Ewe Program - Arlington

April 24 Leaders’ Board Meeting

April 27 MAQA - Stevens Point - Portage County Courthouse - 7:00pm

April 28-29 WI Dairy Showcase (Midwest Spring National Show) Madison

MAY

May 1 May Day

May 5 State 4H Horse Speaking & Demo Contest - Wausau

May 6 State 4H Horse Bowl & Hippology - Wausau

May 5-6 IW2K Camp (6th—8th graders)

May 14 Mother’s Day

May 18 MAQA-Jackson County Bank-Black River Falls-6pm test/7pm workshop

May 20 Clover College—Pietrek Park

May 22 Leaders’ Board Meeting

May 29 Memorial Day—OFFICE CLOSED

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/

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Club Minutes

February 10th, 2017

Arcadia Hummingbirds

6:05 p.m.

Bowling Alley in Arcadia

The meeting was called to order by Morgan Baier. Pledges were led by Tegan. 20 members at-

tended the meeting. Roll call was what was your favorite candy. Birthdays are Alexis, Kanah,

Robert, Sierra, and Olivia Mercer.

Old Business

Our club t-shirts have arrived! If you weren’t at the meeting, see Dianne Baier to get yours. If

you haven’t paid for your t-shirts, please do that soon. Checks can be made out to Arcadia

Hummingbirds 4-H club.

New Business

Snow tubing is Thursday 16th from 5:00-8:00p.m. at Bruce Mound. Home Environment/ Clothing

workshop is March 6th-10th from 3:30-5:00. Foods revue is March 4th. Area animal science days

is on June 22nd. Spring clover college is May 20th at Pietrek park. Camp Kinnissippewa counselor

applications are due March 6th. Anyone 9th grade and up can apply. Badger day camp is June 8th-

10th.

Meeting was adjourned by Rachel at 6:20 p.m. We went bowling at the bowling alley in Arcadia.

We ate pizza, and for drinks we had pop. Our next meeting is March 12th at Bethel church at

6:00 p.m. Snacks and demonstrations will be hosted by Sierra.

Submitted by: Club Secretary, Alyssa Schank

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Club Minutes

GHCBB

New members were welcome; Logan and Alec,

Carter and Kinley

There were 101 items collected for the food

pantry.

We reviewed and went through the music

and drama awards. All awards were handed

out and participants were honored.

Clothing review and Bee Creative day's were

discussed.

March club fun day is going to be at Shenani-

gan's

Food Review-will be held the first week in

March deadline is February 25th if wanting

to attend.

Presentation and making of Valentine's Day

gift bags.

Thank you.

Annaleece Anibas

The February meeting of the Silver

Creek Valley 4-H Club was called to order on

February 12th. Roll call was taken and there

were twenty-five members present. Pledges

were led by Paige Braun and Joey Koop. Sec-

retary’s report was approved as read. Treas-

urer’s report was read, Michael Kreger mo-

tioned to approve, and Melanie Robinson se-

conded, motion carried. For Old Business We

had the Festival of Arts, our play Little Red

Riding Hoodie won a blue ribbon, best cos-

tumes for our wolf costumes, and Amanda

Kreger who played Grandma won Outstanding

Actress. For new business there was Foods

Revue which the deadline for is February

15th also the MAQAs that are coming up in

Whitehall and Galesville for more details

check the newsletter, Camp Kinnissippewa

are now available at 4-H online. The beef,

swine and sheep weigh-ins were also dis-

cussed, details are in the newsletter. The

next meeting will be held on March 12th at

the Galesville Town Hall. Melanie Robinson

moved to adjourn Carley Lawry seconded,

motion carried. Meeting was adjourned. For

our education we made Valentine cards for

the residents of Marinuka Manor.

2017 CWF Presidential Inaguration

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Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts Results

Arts & Crafts

Green (Participation): Amelia Clements, Daniel Clements, Rachel Knudsen, Sophie Munson, Sa-

mantha Nelson, Jazzy Olson

Merit: Amelia Clements, Daniel Clements, Rachel Knudsen, Samantha Nelson, Jazzy Olson

Clothing Revue

Blue: Emma Lyngen, Mary Lloyd, Maggie Lloyd, Sophie Munson

Award of Excellence: Emma Lyngen

State Fair: Sophie Munson

Communication Arts

Blue: Amelia Clements, Daniel Clements, Brianne Cooper, Jazzy Olson, Zach Sirianni, Riley Som-

merfeldt, Mariah Tranberg

Red: Emma Lyngen, Paige Subra

Award of Excellance: Zach Sirianni

Dance

Blue: Amelia Clements, Daniel Clements, Hailey Cooper

Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks

Blue: Tyler Johnson

Instrumental

Blue: Sophie Munson, Alyssa Schank

Red: Elizabeth Sirianni, Zach Sirianni, Riley Sommerfeldt, Paige Suba

Mini-Drama

Blue: Hale & Hardy 4H Club

Blue: Silver Creek Valley 4H Club

Musical

Blue: GH Creek Busy Bee

Photography

Green (Participation): Jazzy Olson

Merit: Jazzy Olson

Vocal

Blue: Rachel Knudsen

Red: Hannah Hansche

Best Actor—Owen Imgrund

Best Actress—Amanda Kreger

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MEAT ANIMAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

ALL livestock exhibitors MUST BE MAQA certified (market and breeding stock) to be

eligible to show at the Trempealeau County Fair.

ALSO

All Trempealeau County junior beef, swine, sheep or goat exhibitors must meet MAQA re-

quirements and attend one additional educational event to be eligible to show at the Trem-

pealeau County Fair. Each exhibitor must complete these two requirements prior to the fair

and turn in a signed participation form to the extension office prior to July 1, 2016. This in-

cludes breeding and market classes. Participation forms will be available on the 4-H website

at http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/forms-applications/.

Two Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) classes will be offered this year (see below for

date and location.) All youth exhibiting meat animals at the Trempealeau County Fair must be

MAQA certified.

Ages 9-11, (beginner), must attend an MAQA certification workshop every year to exhibit

livestock.

Ages 12-14, (intermediate), will be able to either test out at the intermediate level or re-

certify annually.

Ages 15-18, (advanced), will be able to either test out at the advanced level or re-certify

annually.

Ages 19, if you are exhibiting at the county fair or State Fair, you will be required

to test out at the advanced level or attend the MAQA certification workshop.

If you are planning to test-out, you will be given three opportunities to pass the test, per

day. YOU ONLY HAVE 1 chance per day to test out or if you fail the test you can sit in

the class and retake the test at the end of the class. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE

THE TEST AT THE END OF THE CLASS IF YOU DIDN’T SIT THROUGH THE CLASS.

In order to test-out, you must have a minimum of 70% correct answers on the exam. Anyone

attempting to test-out who does not receive a score of greater than 70% must attend an

MAQA workshop to re-certify.

You can certify at any level by attending an MAQA workshop.

Check out the following website for MAQA classes in other surrounding counties:

fyi.uwex.edu/maqa/maqa-meetings

MAQA for Youth is scheduled for:

Tuesday, March 14th Trempealeau County Courthouse, Whitehall, in the Tremplo Room

Test Out: 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Class: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 18th, at Gale Town Hall, Galesville, in the Community Room

Test Out: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Class: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.


4-H Programs and Events

fyi.uwex.edu/maqa/maqa-meetings

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Have you ever wanted to make and race a

Pinewood Derby Car? Perhaps you haven’t

even heard of a one before, but are interested in trying a new Woodworking Project for the

Fair? Participated in the last couple of years, had FUN, and want to do it again? The Glasgow-

Hardies Creek Busy Bees would like to extend an invitation to all 4-H’ers in Trempealeau County

to participate in the…

4th Annual “Racing For A Reason” Pinewood Derby Race.

New for 2017: We will have an Adult Division! Adult Registration will be $15.00.

Purpose: Give 4-H Youth the opportunity to complete a woodworking project, be part of an ac-

tivity that benefits local Veterans, learn/demonstrate sportsmanship, and have FUN!!

When: Sunday, April 23rd 2017 Where: Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle School Cafeteria Time: Noon – 12:30 p.m. Registration/Weigh-In and Racing Begins at 1:00 p.m.

(Tentative start time, depending on the number of participants. Email conformation will be sent)

Cost: $10.00 for Youth & $15 for Adults (includes a Pinewood Derby Kit & Registration Fee)

Proceeds benefit local Veterans through the Veteran’s Service group of Trempealeau County!

To register bring form and payment to Peanut’s Toy Barn (16853 S Main St,

Galesville) Registration Deadline: Friday, April 7st 2017

*Kits will be available for pick-up starting Tuesday March 7 at the Peanut’s Toy Barn*

Contact Patrick Smock at (608)712-9435 to make other arrangements or with any ques-tions!

Rules and Regulations: *Cars must weigh 5 oz. or less. All cars will be weighed on Race Day.

*No Modifications may be made to the Car’s Length, Wheels or Axels (rough areas on wheels

may be sanded)

*Bottom Clearance between Car and Track must be at least 3/8”

*All 4 Wheels must touch the Track.

*Please use Car provided, previously made cars (i.e. Scouts) will not be accepted.

*Poor sportsmanship may result in the loss of your Placing and may exclude you from fur-

ther races!

*Parents, this is your 4-H’ers Project… please guide them but let this be THEIR Project!! Registration Form

Name:___________________________________Grade: ______________

4-H Club: ____________________________________________________

Email Address:________________________Phone#: __________________

Please make Registration Fees payable to the Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Board.

Let’s Go Racing!

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2017 Weigh In Dates

Swine Weigh In April 8, 2017 at the Trempealeau County Fairgrounds, Galesville

9am to Noon

Sheep Weigh In April 22, 2017 at the NFO, Independence 10am to Noon

You can find out more about Livestock Auction Information on

Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrempYLAC/



I Want to Know! STEM Camp 2017 Date: May 5th - 6th, 2017 Time: 5:30pm - 4:00pm Cost: $70 Contact: Joanna Skluzacek Phone: 608-265-2949 Email: [email protected] Do you like science, technology or engineering? Would you like to engage in cool, hands-on scientific experiments? If so, then the IW2K! STEM Camp is for you! Camp check-in begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, May 5th, with programming start-ing promptly at 6:30 pm. Camp ends at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 6th. This camp is open to all youth in grades 6-8! Youth do not have to be a 4-H member to apply! Cost: $70 – includes all meals, lodging and t-shirt Deadline to register: April 14, 2017. Space is limited to the first 50 applicants.

Event Location: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells

New Cloverbud Resources

Available

Wisconsin 4H has created a

series of new Cloverbud

Learning Activities available

for downloading at http://

f y i . u w e x . e d u /

wi4hcloverbuds/activity-

plans/

You will need to complete a

short survey and then you

will be able to access all of

the activities.

Check out this new resource

and see all the great activi-

ties it has for the Clover-

buds.

Youth Horse Judging Clinic

Saturday, April 8, 2017 9am to 6pm

Colt Barn Campus Farm UW River Falls

The clinic is intended for 4-H and FFA youth members, as well as Agricultural Education

coaches, wanting to prepare or improve their horse judging skills.

During the program, participants will learn basic information regarding judging horse balance

and conformation, with a focus on rules and judging criteria used to evaluate different classes.

Participants will also learn how to effectively take notes for classes and organize them into

sets of oral reasons. Several focus sessions will include evaluation and discussion with live

horse. Registration Deadline is March 31, 2017

mailto:[email protected]

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2017 TREMPEALEAU COUNTY DAIRY BREAKFAST

Saturday June 10th

The Dairy Breakfast will be at the Ken & Diane Jereczek Farm

N21242 County Road G, Dodge, WI 54625

They will be serving breakfast from 6am - 11am

The menu will be pancakes, sausages, cheese curds, milk and coffee

If you have any questions, please contact Kay Wiemer at 608-323-3325,

Trempealeau County Dairy Committee

Area Animal Science Days (AASD)

Regional animal science educational opportunities available to Wisconsin 4-H members. Specif-

ically, Area Animal Science Days is a series of four day-long events held around the state in

June where youth in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects increase their decision

making skills and knowledge of animals through judging and grading experiences. Events in-

clude evaluation of dairy cattle, horses and meat animals; dairy showmanship contests; hippolo-

gy (the study of horses); and oral reasons workshops. In addition, each site offers a variety

of workshops for small animal projects, which may include rabbits, poultry, dogs, cats or llamas.

AASD strives:

To increase the availability of educational opportunities in the 4-H Animal Science Projects.

To increase decision making skills through judging and grading experiences.

To increase the knowledge of animals through breeding and market evaluation and manage-

ment information.

2017 AASD DATES/LOCATIONS:

Northeast – June 21 – Wood County

Northwest – June 22 – Trempealeau County Southern – June 23 – Dodge County

Livestock Education Event

There will be a youth livestock education program at Ettrick Elementary on March 25th from

9:30-11am. There is no cost or RSVP required

Topics will include information for raising swine, sheep, and beef

An educational event is required for any youth wanting to participate in the Youth Livestock

Auction at the Trempealeau County Fair. This qualifies for that requirement. A form can be

found for this at the back of this newsletter

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There is a new requirement for any youth who was selected for one of the trips listed below to spend at least two total hours working in the food stand sometime during the Trempealeau County Fair. The proceeds from the food stand directly fund youth trips and serving a shift is an important part of giving back to your community. This can be during your normally scheduled club shift or some other time. Information will be sent out in the summer to choose the dates and times you will be working. Preference for the following year’s trip and award selection will be given to those who meet this requirement.

Camp Kinnissippewa will be held from

June 13-16, 2017. Registration is currently open in 4-H Online!

4H International Family Host

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to open your home and life to the exciting world of inter-

national exchanges? Learning about other cultures and countries and sharing your cultures and tradi-

tions can be done in your own home by hosting a year-long student through Wisconsin 4-H. Please

contact us to discuss this great opportunity that awaits!

Students that participate in the Wisconsin 4-H Exchange Program are between the ages of 15 – 18, and

will be sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school. They come from Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan,

Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, The Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithua-

nia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Servia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Uzbekistan and Ukraine through the

FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange Program) run by our U.S. Department of State. We also place Japa-

nese, Korean and Mexican students through the LEX, LABO and BFE. Delegate information is available

upon request.

For more information, please check out: http://www.states4hexchange.org/year-long/ or call

Lilly Buchholz, WI 4-H International Programs Coordinator at 608.262.2491 or Amber Rehberg, WI 4-H

Educational Programs Specialist at 608.262.1557.

http://www.states4hexchange.org/year-long/

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4-H Programs and Events 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor Position Description

Position Period: April 23, 2017, Noon – 5:00PM - Counselor Training in Pepin

June 13-16, 2017 (Training & Camp)

4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the program planning, supervision and delivery of 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa at Kiwanis Scout

Camp.

a. Assist with developing, planning, coordinating, teaching and evaluating educational programs at camp.

b. Maintain a safe, clean environment for youth campers.

c. Supervise youth campers and implement appropriate risk management strategies.

d. Be concerned with the social and emotional wellbeing of each youth camper.

e. Utilize effective behavior management strategies, as appropriate.

f. Build suitable relationships with youth campers.

g. Engage campers in educational experiences and encourage young people to assist in program planning

and evaluation as appropriate.

h. Promote camper and counselor participation in all activities.

i. Serve as a role model for youth campers. Exhibit appropriate personal habits, health, dress, lan-

guage, table etiquette and relationships with other staff.

j. Serve as link of communication between campers and adult camp staff. The 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor is responsible to 4‑H Camp Kinnissippewa Directors / UW-

Extension 4-H Youth Development Educators.

Required Knowledge & Skill Qualifications: Must be in 9th – 13th grade at time of application and must have completed 9th grade at time of 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa.

Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in collaborative environment.

Values life-long learning and views position as a learning experience.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work well with adult volunteers and other youth leaders.

Ability to creatively and flexibly solve problems as they arise.

Ability to be self-directed. Experience in working with children in a group setting preferred.

Benefits: Receive unique opportunity for personal and organizational leadership develop-

ment, all training materials, a camp sweatshirt, camp lanyard, camp drawstring

backpack, and all meals and lodging at 4-H Camp.

Application Fee: Waived at time of application for Trempealeau County 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa

Counselor Staff through a Leaders Association scholarship

Application Procedure and Deadline:

Send 4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Application along with a cover letter (as directed in application)

by March 10, 2017 to:

Trempealeau County Extension Phone: 715-538-2311 ext 210

36245 Main St Box 67 Fax: 715-538-1974

Whitehall WI 54773 Email: [email protected]

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Want to be in the know about next years fair?

We are now posting the Fair Board meeting minutes on our website at:

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/2016/11/03/october-2016-tremp-co-fair-board-meeting-minutes/



Dog Agility Classes

It's that time of year again to start thinking about dog agil-

ity! There is going to be a different schedule then normal.

Everyone who is going to be first year agility, and has com-

pleted one year of obedience, will meet on Mondays at 6 pm

at the Galesville fairgrounds.

Everyone who has completed one year of agility or more will meet on Wednesdays at 6 pm at

the Galesville fairgrounds.

Unfortunately, we will not have access to the agility trailer until after the 15th of April, but

still come on the designated days for obedience, at 6, so we

can get dogs measured for jump heights and get a good start

on obedience.

Agility graduation is scheduled for July 28th, tentatively. The

agility show is scheduled for July 10th at 6 pm at the Gales-

ville fairgrounds, so mark your calendars!

If you have any questions please contact Jenny Brandt by email or phone, text or call. jen-

[email protected] 507-313-5206.

Keep watching for information on the Dog Obedience Classes coming up.



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LITTLE MISS/LITTLE MISTER CONTEST

Trempealeau County is once again having a Little Miss/Little Mister Program this year!

All forms and information can be found at:

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/4-h-projects/little-misslittle-mister-4-h-clover-

contest/

The enrollment deadline for this program is June 1st so start planning your application

today!



Livestock Premise ID Registration

Livestock premise need to be updated with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification consortium.

If you registered your premise before July of 2016 it has expired. If you registered July or

later in 2016, you will not need to re-register.

If you keep any of the following livestock species:

bovine (bison, dairy and beef cattle)

equine (horses, donkeys, mules)

goats

poultry (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, guinea fowl, and squab)

captive game birds (pheasants, quail, wild turkeys, migratory wildfowl,

pigeons, and exotic birds,)

sheep

swine (other than wild hogs but including pot belly pigs)

farm raised deer (elk, moose, caribou, reindeer, and the subfamily musk deer)

camelids (llamas, alpacas)

ratites (rheas, ostriches, emu, cassowary, kiwi)

fish (aquaculture farm)

But do not include:

rabbits

dogs

cats

To register your premise go to http://www.wiid.org/ . The process is quick and easy and rela-

tively painless.

http://www.wiid.org/

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Animal Area Science Days

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Scholarship

2017 Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation

Scholarship Awards Available

February 27, 2017 – The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation announces that it is awarding $30,000 in Schol-

arship Awards. Twenty-six awards will be offered in the form of five $2000 scholarships, six $1500 scholarships, seven

$1000 scholarships and eight $500 scholarships.

Scholarship Applications will be accepted beginning on March 1, 2017 through midnight on April 15,

2017.

The Foundation has awarded the scholarships on an annual basis recognizing the achievements of Wisconsin State Fair

Junior Livestock exhibitors and assisting them with their educational expenses. Individuals must be between the ages of

17-19 as of January 1st of the current year in order to be eligible to apply. They must also be a current or past junior live-

stock exhibitor who has exhibited beef, sheep, and/or swine at the Wisconsin State Fair. Applicants must pursue a post

high school education, and be enrolled or planning to enroll in a University, Vocational/Technical School or University

short course. Only one scholarship will be awarded per individual and previous winners may not apply.

All applicants are required to fill out and return a Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation Scholarship Application,

no later than midnight April 15, 2017. All scholarship winners will be recognized at the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Live-

stock Auction on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation has posted the on-line application and that is the preferred method to apply. The scholarship application should be completed on-line and is also available for download by accessing the web-site, www.gbrla.com, clicking on the 2017 Scholarship Tab and registering as instructed. Applicants can also access the 2017 Scholarship application through the Wisconsin State Fair website, http://www.wistatefair.com by clicking on Wis-consin State Fair, Contests/Competitive Exhibits, Jr. Livestock Entry Information and scrolling down to the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Scholarship. There will also be a link through local extension offices on the Wisconsin Extension website.

For more information, contact Leah Mindemann, Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation Scholarship Chair, via

email at [email protected] or (952) 270-8778.

Please continue to visit our website, www.gbrla.com, for updated 2017 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction infor-mation and stay connected to us on Facebook.

The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation manages the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction to provide a

platform for enhancing and strengthening the agriculture community of Wisconsin, and to foster better understanding of

the agriculture industry throughout our society.

http://www.gbrla.com/

http://www.wistatefair.com/

http://www.gbrla.com/

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Wisconsin State Fair August 3—13, 2017


Scholarship

WI STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP

Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Scholarship Program The Wisconsin State Fair

Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships to students that will be third or fourth

year college students during the 2017-18 academic year. Additional $1,000 scholarships will be

awarded to high school seniors that will be first-year college students during the 2017-18 aca-

demic year. Students studying in a two-year program are also encouraged to apply.

Any Wisconsin resident who will enroll in or is currently enrolled as a full-time student in a two

or four-year Wisconsin school or short course program and is pursuing a dairy-related or food

science degree is eligible for scholarship consideration. PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS ARE NOT

ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

All applicants are required to submit an application electronically no later than MARCH 24,

2017. Save the file as LAST NAME, FIRST NAME and e-mail to: [email protected] using

the subject – Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Scholarship Application. HAND-

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Applicants will be evaluated on involvement and leadership in dairy-related activities, scholastic

achievement, and career objectives. The scholarship committee will select finalists from the

eligible applications received. Finalists will be interviewed, with the recipients to be recognized

at both the Dairyland Youth Celebration and Blue Ribbon Cheese & Butter Auction during the

2017 Wisconsin State Fair.

Scholarship recipients must continue enrollment in the suggested curriculum and maintain an

overall GPA of 2.5 or higher or forfeit scholarship monies. Scholarships will be awarded at the

completion of the first semester and at the time the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion

Board has received a copy of registration for the second semester and a current transcript.

For more information, contact Katy Katzman at 262-903-6727 or [email protected].

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During the 2017-18 academic year, I will be: _____A first-year college student. _____A third or fourth-year college student.

Personal Information

Name: Address: Cell Phone: E-mail: Parents/Guardians:

Education Background

College:

Degree(s)/Program:

Expected Date of Graduation: Current College GPA (if applicable):

High School: Date of Graduation: GPA: Rank in Class: Class Size:

Extracurricular Activities:

Community Involvement:

E. Honors Received:

F. Work Experience:

Career Plans:

Summary: In 500 words or less, summarize your involvement and experiences during the past five years that demonstrate your commitment to Wisconsin’s dairy industry.

Transcript: E-mail a copy of your transcript with your application (official transcript not required). Or, mail TRANSCRIPT ONLY to: Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Box 224 Whitewater, WI 53190

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Leaders’ Board Trempealeau County Leaders’ Board Executive Meeting

January 23, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

Present: Brian Steinke, Rosa Mooney, Lori Daley, Kim Przybylla, Heather Smock, Jeanette Dooley, Isabella

Mooney, Bob Braun

Absent:

Guests:

Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m. by President, Brian Steinke

American and 4-H pledges were led by Kim.

Secretary for the remaining of the year will be Kim Przybylla. Motion by Lori, second by Jeanette, all approved,

motion carried.

Secretary’s Report- Adam sent this to all members. Motion to accept made by Jeanette and second by Lori, all

approved, motion carried.

reasurer Report- Jeanette conveyed the following information. She is still getting accounts switched over, this is

a somewhat tedious process. The Blair bank account is not yet closed. The Ettrick United Bank account is open.

CCU Galesville needs updated persons on the account. They should be: Jeanette Dooley, full access, Adam Trunzo,

signee, Sue Saulsrud, deposit only. No other names should appear on the account and if any other names are pre-

sent, they are to be removed. Treasurer report motion to approve by Lori, second by Kim, all approve, motion car-

ried.

Adam needs to send setup information United Bank

Ettrick United Bank is operational with $6307

Funding requests

State teams we will reimburse as events occur or every few months or so with some form of evidence of the trip

(ie. Agenda from the meeting).

Adam will check on funding reimbursement for 2 shooting sports volunteer training.

The following have presented their funding requests

Jordan Hein, Youth Conference 1/2 cost

Phone interview and form filled out to Leader’s Board approval

Funding request approved. Motion by Kim, second by Rosa, all approved, motion carried.

Morgan Przybylla, Art Beat $25

Kim Przybylla, Art Beat, $25-amendment to fund Kim at %100-adult chaperone

Morgan need not be present for less than $30 request, forms filled out satisfactorily by Leader’s

Board.

Motion to approve by Heather, second by Jeanette, all approve, motion carried, Kim abstained.

It was mentioned that the new funding request notification process is being well received.

Correspondence- none received

Educators Report- Adam Trunzo

Enrollment report- this was passed around to the board

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Leaders’ Board Spring outdoor program- Clover College-like, scheduled for May 20 at Pietrek’s Park

Some suggestions included: geocaching (resources from state?, internet service?, talk to Connie about

horses, different projects coming in(animals, dog obedience (can be a spin off date), etc) try to

make it set up as having solid takeaways that they can have ready for the fair.

County Program updates

Fest. of Arts- low numbers as of now

Foods review- online registration continue

Bruce Mounds- about 20 RSVP as of now. Cost is $275 paid by L.B.

Area Animal Science Days, June 22. Need helping hands

Project Box rentals- form passed around, Adam will check on the Rocketry program

Disc Order follow up- still a few more weeks yet

Shooting sports, security deposit needed for building. Motion made to cut a check for $500 to

the Ettrick Rod and Gun Club for security deposit by Kim, second by Rosa, all approved, mo-

tion carried.

Trip attendance update: Hunter Anderson not going to American Experience due to conflict. We

will attempt to fill the spot.

Old Business

Youth Conference chaperones have been decided: Joanne Reinholt, and Lori Daley, alternates will

be Rosa Mooney and Brian Steinke. Isabelle applied for communications team

CPR training is available at a very minimal cost of $10 though Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and

Clinics. Lori is working on getting the certification that she spoke of last month. Further

discussion ensued to look at getting some type of training or education at the spring outdoor

education program.

New Business

Plat Books- Pat Smock will be taking some control of this again. Pat has been drafting a letter and will

send it in for proofing. Brian will be contacting people who would like to make a contact in person.

If anyone could get potential donors to Adam or Patrick Smock that would be helpful.

State Fair Banner- still working on this, having troubles with communication at the state fair level.

Little Miss/Mister Cloverbud program

Wendy is no longer involved in 4-H and she was the main person for this program. How would we

like to move forward? Heather has volunteered to look into it and Rosa has offered to as-

sist. The Ambassadors are, historically, quite involved, and can offer assistance too.

Any other new business

Kim asked if we could look at designing buttons for the kids who go on bigger trips. They could be

worn during the fair and especially during their food stand shift. Kim will look at designs,

pricing and bring it to the next meeting.

LB group for funding requests at larger events? Spring outdoor program during lunch or before

the event begins? Adam will contact Connie for further input.

Tentative date for the Pinewood Derby, Racing for a Reason, will be April 23 at GET school with a

noon check in time. A hopeful donation recipient will be the Veteran’s home in Strum or simi-

lar. Heather will report further on this when details are set.

Conclusion- Meeting concluded at 7:52 p.m. Motion to adjourn by Jeanette and second by Isabelle. We will meet

again on Jan 27, 6:00 p.m. at the Trempealeau County Courthouse, Tremplo Room.

Respectfully submitted—Kim Przybylla, Secretary

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Leader’s Board Funding Request Process:

We are publishing the funding request information and form. With new people always coming into the 4

-H program, we want everyone aware of the process to request funds for 4-H camps, trips, and educa-

tional activities. This information can also be found on the Trempealeau County website. Please read

through at your convenience. Instructions-Funding Request Form

The Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Executive Board includes money in their budget to help defray

some costs of 4-H educational trips or activities in which Trempealeau County 4-H members and lead-

ers participate. The amount the Association is able to contribute in a given year depends on the success

of fund raising efforts, the amounts spent in other budget areas, and the number of applicants and lev-

el of requests.

A “Funding Request Form” has been developed for use when an individual or group is requesting mone-

tary support. Only 4-H Sponsored Events will be considered for reimbursement. Use of the form will

provide a consistent, concise approach for obtaining information. Once the Committee engages in dis-

cussion relative to the request, the requestor may be asked to leave the meeting and will be notified by

phone or mail of the Committee’s decision.

The 4-H Leaders Executive Board will evaluate the request and the applicant is asked to follow the

guidelines listed below. Currently, the Leaders Executive Board meets every month except December.

The form should be completed and turned in to the Extension office prior to the Executive Board

meeting and prior to participation in the trip or activity.

Please answer all questions completely so your request receives full attention. Individuals that receive

over $100.00 for a single event are expected to make a live presentation/action center or visual display

at one or more of the following events: Performing Arts Festival, Clover College, County Fair and/or

Summer Picnic. We would like individuals who receive funding for State Teams or major award trips to

help encourage participation in these activities. Participants may be asked to present information about

their experience following the trip or activity. The cost of events not specifically sponsored or co-

sponsored by 4-H or the Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Executive Board will not be reimbursed. A

general club leader's signature is required before sending in the request form to the extension office.

If you should have questions about the form or the dates of the Executive Board meetings, please call

the Extension office at 715-538-2311 x210.

For reimbursement of money:

$30.00 and under ~ Completed “Funding Request Form” sent to the UW-Extension office 7 days pri-

or to Executive Board Meeting and optional in person request at the monthly Leaders Executive

Board Meeting.

30.01 and above ~ Completed “Funding Request Form” sent to the UW-Extension office 7 days prior

to Executive Board Meeting and required personal appearance request at the monthly Leaders Exec-

utive Board Meeting.

A maximum of 50% will be considered for reimbursement of expenses incurred for youth.

Trempealeau County Certified Chaperones’ expenses will be reimbursed upon completion of the form

and if all other requirements have been met.

All Reimbursement of expenses are at the discretion of the Executive Board

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Documents

Trempealeau County 4 H Newsletter March 2017 CLOVER disPATCH