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UW-Extension Ashland County 4-H Program Spring 2019

CLOVER CONNECTION

Dear 4-H Families, Winter is long in the North-woods, and that left a lot of time for a host of 4-H events to take place in the past few months! The Dairy Breakfast was well attended. Thanks to all who helped make that hap-pen! We had a record number of kids at the Mid-Winter Geta-way (see inside for pictures), all made possible by 25 volun-teers and one canine help-er. Special thanks to the Rezberries for their strong role in planning and making the event successful! 4-H CANSKI wrapped up its regulars season with an on-snow party and year-end shin-dig that over 100 members at-tended. Archery wrapped up another strong series and is al-ready planning for the summer session. Northland College signed on to help with our Out-door Adventure Leadership Club, which is meeting weekly

throughout the year now. 4-H is co-sponsoring a new after school program (middle and high school) that will run throughout the year and already has broad participation – a needed program and exciting collaborative effort! Our 4-H Ambassadors spoke to 15 3rd – 5th grade classrooms at the beginning of May and they did an excellent presentation. Be on the lookout for new members looking for a club home and make sure to welcome them in. Lastly, clubs county-wide have run doz-ens of activities and club events that are all rooted in the four principles of positive youth de-velopment: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Our club leaders held their annu-al training on May 6th. We looked at what research says about how we in 4-H build assets in youth, and shared ideas over pizza. Last Friday was the annual Spring Contest with Lego art, some great open mic performanc-

es and the taste of southern Barbecue to bring summer in. It was a full house and a lot of fun with friends at the NGLVC. Events like these only happen because of the continued en-thusiastic participation of our great 4-H members! We are looking forward to a busy summer of activities. Camp counselor aps are mostly in, and we are looking forward to holding our traditional 3 day summer camp this year at Northwood Girl Scout Camp facility near Delta (Saturday, June 29 – Monday, July 1). The theme is Hawaiian – get your Hula, surf and luau on! Elementary Adventure Days day-camps for 2nd-5th grade youth are scheduled (see page 4). Archery details and a late spring riflery series (May 21, 28 & June 4) have information inside these pages too. Letter Continued on page 3...

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4-H Calendar of Events

Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 2-June 6

SPARK afterschool program at Bretting Center 3-7pm

Monday, May 6

Annual 4-H Leader Training, 6pm at the Ashland County

Courthouse, Jury Room

Friday, May 10

4-H Spring Contests, 5:30-7:30pm at the NGLVC

Monday, May 13

Leadership at Marengo Valley School

Wednesday, May 15

Teen Court, Ashland County Courthouse

Friday-Saturday, May 17-18

4-H Shooting Sports certification workshop, Phillips, WI

Tuesdays, May 21, 28 & June 4

Spring Shooting Sports Rifelry at Nortunen’s Farm from

6:30-8pm

Wednesday, May 22

Teen Court Panel Interviews, Ashland County

Courthouse

Monday, June 3

Ashland County 4-H Parent/Leader Organization

Meeting, 6:30pm Ashland County Courthouse

Wednesday, June 12

Teen Court, Ashland County Courthouse

Thursday, June 13

Elementary Adventure Day—Hiking

Saturday-Sunday, June 15-23

Citizen Washington Focus trip, Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, June 18

Hiking Club, Prentice Park 1-5pm

Wednesday, June 19

4-H Summer Camp Counselor Training

Sunday– Thursday, June 23-27

WI 4-H & Youth Conference, to and from Madison, WI

Friday, June 28

4-H Camp Counselor Training

Saturday-Monday, June 29-July 1

4-H Summer Camp, at Camp Northwoods,

Delta

Tuesday, July 2

Hiking Club, Houghton Falls, 1-5pm

Monday, July 8

Ashland County 4-H Parent/Leader Organi-

zation Meeting, 6:30pm Ashland County

Fairgrounds, Marengo

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In This Issue

Doug’s Letter

Calendar

Outdoor Adventure

Leadership Club

Elementary

Adventure Days

Rifelry

Mid-Winter Getaway

Summer Camp

Hat’s Off!

County Fair

Winter Archery Pics

Summer Archery

Spring Contest Pics

Insurance Policy

4-H Arts Contest

4-H CANSKI Pics

PLO Meeting Mins

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Doug’s Letter (Continued…)

A note to the Ashland County 4-H High School Seniors, Bella Wabindato & Avantika D’Cruz, we wish you a fantastic spring as you graduate and look toward the future! We have youth headed to State 4-H Youth Conference in Madison in June and one to Washington D.C. This summer 4-H is co-sponsoring a Hiking Club again this year with Ashland Park & Rec.

The County Fair (Aug 15-18) will be here before we know it! Clubs, if you need support or programming by me or our office this summer, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. As we hit the warmer months, don’t forget as a family to “Get out and stay out!” – outside that is… Garden, walk, sports, fishing, or read a book under a tree.

Be well!-

Outdoor Adventure Leadership It’s finally here! Spring is within reach and the Outdoor Adventure

Leadership Club is LOVING IT! We are very excited to get exploring

in the beautiful (non-snowy) weather. Throughout the last few

months students have been learning and practicing new skills to

help them be prepared for our summertime activities. During

March students learned the basics of climbing at the Northland Col-

lege rock wall. They experienced everything from putting a harness

on, tying knots, and even belaying each other up the rock wall! The

students are eager to get outside and use their skills to see what

real rock feels like here in the north woods! Throughout April, stu-

dents began to master the use of map and compass, and are ready

to take on the orienteering course and navigate the wilderness.

Have no fear, spots are still available to join us on our

May adventure! We are exploring the local area for

the best hiking spots around while identifying com-

mon wildflowers and visiting some awe-inspiring

waterfalls. As the weather ramps up so does the

Outdoor Adventure Leadership Club!

See you on the trails!

For more information or to join in the Outdoor Adventure Leader-

ship Club activities this spring and summer contact Taylor Hansen:

hanset798@myemail.northland.edu.

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Elementary Adventure Days ~ Save the Dates!

Please join us this summer for the 2019 Elementary Adventure Days hosted by the Ashland County 4-H Volunteers & Teen Ambassadors!

Hiking

Thursday, June 13th from 11:00am-3:00pm (time is subject to change).

Kayaking in Chequamegon Bay

Wednesday, July 31st from 1:00pm-4:00pm at Maslowski Beach,

including sand sculpture building and a snack.

Mellen Rock Climbing, Gilman Park & Loon Lake Swimming

Monday, August 26th from 11:00am-3:00pm (time is subject to change) .

Parents should bring kids to Mellen, meet at Gilman Park across from Express Mart.

Elementary Adventure Days are open to all local youth in grades 2nd-6th. Cost is $5 each. Bring swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and PFD if you have one, an adventurous spirit and be ready for fun! Our 4-H High School Ambassadors & adult volunteers help plan and run these outdoor summer activities. All activities are weather dependent. Permission slips are available online http://ashland.uwex.edu/. Space is limited, to register and for more information call the Extension Ashland County Office at 715-682-7017.

UPCOMING EVENTS The Clover Connection

Spring 4-H Shooting Sports

Are you an aspiring or current shooting sports

enthusiast? Ashland County 4-H has a program for you! This

riflery series will introduce youth to riflery as a shooting sport

and will focus on safety, equipment, basic shooting positions and form, a variety of targets, and lots of

shooting practice! Participants will get instruction and individual coaching. .22 cal target rifles will be

provided. Sign-up at the Extension Ashland County office, 715-682-7017.

What: Riflery (.22LR) program for beginners ages 12+ coached and taught by 4-H certified shooting

sports instructors

Who: Youth age 12+

When: Tuesdays, May 21, May 28 & June 4 from 6:30-8:00pm

Where: Nortunen Farm, Marengo

Cost: $5 (helps offset cost for ammunition, targets, and supplies)

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Annual Mid-Winter Getaway

The Ashland County UW-Extension 4-H and Youth Development

Program held the annual Mid-Winter Getaway for all area youth in

grades 3-7 at the Northland College gymnasium in Ashland on Satur-

day, March 2nd with 25 teen and adult volunteers. 68 youth

participates had the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities

including: food that pops, dog sledding, archery, rock wall climbing,

karate, cardboard sleds, arts & crafts, animal science, and fish guts!

Some highlights included making pet rocks and a visit at break from

police K9 Chase and Officer Nick Ovaska!

The dog sledding workshop gave kids a chance to learn about sled

dogs and take a ride around on an authentic wooden dog sled

pulled by some very strong dogs!

Kids who participated in the cooking workshop got

the opportunity to provide the snack for everyone

else. They helped to make popcorn and developed

recipes for flavored toppings. Options included

regular, cinnamon, or sweet and spicy.

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WHO CAN APPLY? DATES:

Youth in grades 3-8 June 29-July 1, 2019

LOCATION: Camp Northwoods, Delta, Wisconsin

THEME: “Hawaiian Getaway”

COST: 4-H Members: $70 Non 4-H Members: $85

*Scholarships maybe available, please contact your 4-H office.

*$20 deposit/child is required—non-refundable if child registers and

cancels without notice.

Checks should be made out to: Bayfield County UWEX

HOW TO REGISTER:

1.Indicate the grade the camper or CIT is completing this spring.

2.8th graders can choose to participate as regular campers OR as

CITs. The fee is the same for both. Indicate “CIT” after your name

on the registration if you wish to be a Counselor in Training.

3.Send completed registration along with registration fee (list amount

and source of any club scholarships) to your County UW-Extension

4-H Office listed below.

4.Space is limited -Registration form and payment for each camper are

due on or before June 14, 2019.

Comments or special needs:

CAMP FACTS:

Sponsored by Extension Bayfield and

Ashland County 4-H Youth Programs.

Financial support provided by the

Bayfield and Ashland County 4-H Leaders Associations.

Directed by Extension 4-H Youth

Development Educators.

Supervisory Aid: Certified 4-H Adult

Volunteers and licensed nurse.

Planned by 4-H Camp Planning Team.

Program led by 4-H Youth Leaders.

Youth Staff (Counselors, etc): 4-Hers

in 9th grade and older.

A “Counselor in Training”program for

8th graders will be offered during camp and will include hands-on experiences. CITs register on this form.

Campers will sleep in comfortable

yurts or troop houses in bunks. Shower facilities are available.

The camp has a swimming area,

canoes, lots of trails and outdoor space, campfire circles, and multi-purpose buildings for dining and recreation.

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________Email:___________________________________

Phone: _____________________________

*Make check payable to: Bayfield County UWEX

Return by June 14 to: 4-H Camp, c/o Doug Liphart

201 W Main St, Courthouse Rm 107

Ashland, WI 54806

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: ___________ Amount Rec’d: ____________ Cash/Check #: ____________

4-H CAMP REGISTRATION

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX and ADA

requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which

it is needed. Requests will be kept confidential.

I would be interested in

volunteering some time

at camp.

Camper OR CIT

Names:

4-H Club:

G R A D E

G E N D E R

Registration Fee: 4-Hers: $70 or Non 4-Hers: $85

Club Scholarships: (source & amount)

Amount Enclosed

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4-H Summer Camp Coming June 29-July 1!

Camp Northwoods, Delta

If you are a young person in grades

3-8, you are invited to be part of

this year’s 4-H Camp, June 29-July

1 at Camp Northwoods in Delta.

This will be our fifth year at this lo-

cation. The camp is in a beautiful

wooded area, has nice facilities, a

great lake for swimming and boat-

ing, a group campfire area and all

of the regular amenities. As al-

ways, the camp program will in-

clude swimming, arts and crafts,

canoeing and kayaking, campfires

and singing, nature education,

skits, and large and small group

games.

The theme this year is “Hawaiian

Getaway” and our program will be

full of fun related activities.

Campers will arrive between 9-10

a.m. on Saturday morning, June

29. Two nights will be spent with

kids of the same age group and

gender in a troop house that hous-

es up to 22 or a yurt that houses

12. Check out will be the afternoon

of Monday, July 1.

Campers will be supervised by

trained high school age counselors,

4-H Youth Development staff from

Ashland and Bayfield Counties, and

4-H certified adult volunteers.

The cost for camp is $85 for the 3

days, $70 if you are a 4-H mem-

ber. Check with your club to see

if they provide scholarships. Further

scholarship opportunities may be

available for families with financial

need. If your child or someone you

know needs this assistance to be

able to attend, please don’t hesitate

to request it on your registration

form or call the 4-H office. Re-

quests will be kept confidential.

Registrations are due June 14

with payment. Registrations re-

ceived after that time can not be

guaranteed a spot, so get them in

on time!

Note: Camp finances are run

through the Bayfield County UWEX

office. Please make your checks

out to Bayfield County UWEX.

Never been to camp before? Check

out what these kids and their par-

ents had to say about last year’s

camp:

I had a good time at camp because I

was with my friends. I made more

friends. I loved the theme. I had the

best counselors ever and I got to

do amazing things, and I got the

best top bunk.

Swimming was AWESOME, kayaking

was AWESOME. It was all AWE-

SOME.

The camp was fantastic! My son had

a wonderful time and definitely

wants to do it again next year. Very

nice facility, such nice people, and

a great value as always in 4-H.

2019 THEME:

“Hawaiian Getaway”

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A Big THANKS to all of our leaders and volunteers including:

4-H CANSKI Volunteers for Book Across the Bay set-up & waxing service, and gear check-in!

Ashwabay Summit XC Race—Bakers, Registration and Course Volunteers: Abby Scheller; Alison Spaude-Filipczak; Amy Billman; Amy Tromberg; Andrew & Sally Mac-Gregor; Andy Wallis; Ann & Don Christensen; Ann & Gerald Kubik; Beth Palma; Beth Reed; Betty Swiston; Brian Lintonen; Carla Bremner; Charlene D'Cruz; Chris Lindsey; Colleen Matula; Dalt & Sherri Collins; Dan Hinson; Dave Wilcox; Della Thompson; Dennis Liphart; Doug Liphart; Heidi Ungrodt; Ian Meeker; Jerry Lehman; Jillian Cadotte; Julie Buckles; Kate Arnold Ullman; Katherine Hinson; Kathy Wojciechowsi; Kristi K & Matt O'Laughlin; Levi Illick; Lisa Weispfenning ; Lissa Radke; Lori Schmidt; Mark Hart; Marty Liphart; Megan Robertson; Melissa Fischbach; Pat Palma; Paul Beeksma; Phoebe Kebec; Rebecca Crumb-Johnson; Sarah Hudson; Scott Nesvold; Stephanie Bakker; Steve & N. Vizanko; Sue Blong; Tessa Levens; Tom Steckling; Tory Stroshane; Tracey Snyder; and Zach Larson.

Mid-Winter Getaway Volunteers: Donny Ekholm, Nadia Perales, Louis Fischbach, Izzy & Melissa Rasmussen, Mitch & Amy Tromberg, Bella, Viddy & Liz Wabindato, Northland College student volunteers Sean & Thomas, Joe Corbine, Miranda Boyd, Jon & Judy Gilbert, Phoebe Kebec, Bill, Kristina, Lacey, Doug Liphart, Elissa Riemer, Oscar Mullikin, Officer Nick Ovaska & K9 Chase, Rick Nettleton and Terry Schemenauer.

4-H Winter Youth Archery: Mitch & Amy Tromberg, Nadia Perales, and the Weber family for set-up.

Dairy Breakfast: Market Sale, Rezberries, Kero Kampers, & Brunswillow Busy Beavers 4-H Club Members who volunteered and for all those who support our 4-H program.

Spring Lego & BBQ Contests & Open Mic: Events Committee: Phoebe Kebec, Liz Wabindato, Jennifer Nortunen, Becky Mika, Joe Corbine, Seija Anderson, the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, guest judges David Wallis, Don & Pam Ekholm, and Judy & Mark Ross, as well as, the 4-H families who participated.

HATS OFF

August 15-18, 2019 is the Ashland County Fair!

Get your 4-H exhibits ready to show at the fair! All entries must be received by the fair secretary, Gina Pearce,

before the fair. Look for the premium papers for details. Call Gina

Pearce with questions and about the pie auction at 715-682-3742 from 9am-5pm or 715-682-

0395 from 6pm-8pm. www.ashlandcofair.org/home.html

All 4-H Clubs are invited to exhibit! A booth is reserved for each club. This is an opportunity to

show fair-goers what your club does. Also please sign-up to help in the Dairy Bar with your club.

The pie auction and dairy bar are big Ashland County 4-H fundraisers for the year!

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4-H Archery Winter 4-H Youth Archery

We held an 8-week Winter 4-H Youth Archery series this February-April

indoors with beginner and intermediate level classes, both were full.

Youth were excited to learn and have

fun shooting bow!

The classes are taught by certified in-

structors and all equipment is provid-

ed; however students are allowed to

bring their own equipment if they

choose.

These series are offered as a partner-

ship between Extension Ashland and

Bayfield County 4-H & Youth Develop-

ment, the Chequamegon Archery Club

and Ashland Parks and Recreation. A

big thank-you also goes out to the Ash-

land Elks Lodge 137 for their support

of the archery programs.

Upcoming archery class

opportunities include: 4-H

Summer Camp and the Thurs-

day evening Summer Youth

Archery Series (July-August).

For more information contact

the Extension Ashland County

office at (715) 682-7017.

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Who: Kids 10 to 19 years old

Cost: $10

Dates: Thursdays, July 11th

through August 29th (no class 8/15)

Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Archery 1 &

6:30pm – 7:30pm Archery 2 *

* For kids who have taken 4-H archery before!

Place: Chequamegon Archery Club,

Outdoor Range, 3501 McDonald Rd,

Ashland, WI

To register call the Extension Ashland Co. Office at 715-682-7017

(Must register, limited class size) Sponsored by Ashland Elks Lodge #137.

Certified instructors will teach archery safety and proper shooting technique, as

well as, lessons on equipment and maintenance. All equipment is provided, or

bring your own. Archery 2 will cover more advanced shooting technique and men-

tal discipline for those who are ready to take their shooting ability to the next level.

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4-H Spring Contest pics

FRTEP Spring Activities Brian Yazzie, Sioux Chef visited Bad River in May. He

cooked for Elders and taught the kids how to make man-

daamin bakwezhigan

(corn flour) at the Mash-

kizibi Boys & Girls Club.

A Fun night was had by all at the annual spring 4-H Contests. Topics this year were: Lego Building /Sculptures Contest (Creativity, Complexity, and Functionality); Southern BBQ and all the Fixin’s! Con-test and Potluck (Main Dish, Sides & Salads, and Desserts) with Open Mic! Ideas include music, skits, poetry, jokes, demos, etc.

Head Start kids, community leaders and teachers enjoyed time in the Bad River community sugar bush.

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4-H Insurance Policy Each year, Ashland County takes out an insurance policy with American Income Life that

provides accident insurance for all 4-H members while participating in a scheduled 4-H club or

project meeting.

What is the coverage provided by this insurance? The American Income Life Policy

provides up to $2,500 for any injury that is sustained during a 4-H program. If an injury takes

place during a 4-H event, you should immediately contact the 4-H office and provide the

necessary information to submit a claim.

Am I covered under this policy if I am a 4-H Leader? Only 4-H Leader’s who have requested

to be included by the accident insurance policy and paid $1.00 are covered. If you would like to

receive this coverage or double check that you requested accident insurance, call the UW-

Extension Office.

Are there any 4-H events or injuries that are not covered? This policy does not cover ill-

ness, eyeglass replacement, suicide, aviation accidents, hernia in any form, loss covered under

Medicare, injuries sustained while downhill skiing, tobogganing, bobsledding, or snow tubing.

If we are planning to downhill ski or a sledding event, how can we get insurance coverage?

American Income life provides a group insurance policy that can be taken out prior to this event.

This policy MUST be taken out prior to a 4-H sponsored event or club activity. Specifically, these

activities are: downhill skiing, tobogganing, sledding or tubing.

Can we get insurance for a 4-H event for the community? A group policy can also be taken

out to provide insurance 4-H leaders and parents who are participating in a recognized 4-H

event. To apply for this additional 4-H event coverage, you can call the Extension Office.

Is there any liability insurance for 4-H leaders? All certified 4-H leaders are covered by a

$10,000,000 Ashland County’s Mutual Liability Insurance Policy.

If you have any questions about 4-H insurance, please call the Ashland County UW-Extension

Office at 715-682-7017.

4-H Arts Contest WI 4-H Foundation is sponsoring a 2nd annual Arts Contest with cash prizes totaling $700. The

contest will be divided into four categories: Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Other (Paper,

Fiber, Pottery, Jewelry, Glass, Leather). Entries must be submitted by June 24th to Madison. For

more information see their website: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4harts/celebrate-the-arts/

They are looking forward to showcasing Wisconsin 4-H

members’ artistic and creative masterpieces at the WI 4-H &

Youth Conference Arts Contest in June! If you have any

questions about the Arts Contest and Celebrate the Arts Event,

please contact Amber Rehberg at amber.rehberg@wisc.edu or

608.262.1557.

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4-H

CANSKI

2019

4-H CANSKI wrapped up a great season! Here are just a few photos from this year, to see more check out the Facebook Page.

4-H CANSKI Boys Racing Team

4-H CANSKI Elementary youth

enjoying the snow!

4-H CANSKI MISSION:

To promote FUN, fitness, excellence,

and safety in the lifelong sport of

cross-country skiing. 4-H CANSKI

provides on-going instruction, social

ski opportunities and leadership

development for skiers of all levels. 4-H CANSKI “The Pack” Racing

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Ashland County 4-H Leaders Meeting Minutes

MARCH 11, 2019 AT 6:30 PM / ASHLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE

Roll Call: Taylor Hansen, Doug Liphart, Demeri Mullikin, Jennifer Nortunen, Becky Mika,

Phoebe Kebec and Gina Pearce

Secretaries Report: January Minutes Online

Treasurer’s Report: Checking-$6,427 Savings-$1,112 CD-$5,613

Old Business:

1. Report on 4-H Winter Camp-January, 18-20 at Camp Crosswoods

a. Sled engineering and broomball was successful. Forty-plus kids attended.

2. Report on Superior Days—February 12-13 in Madison

a. Bayfield and Ashland counties had great youth representation. Always a life

changing experiences. Attendees felt there was more listening this year with representa-

tives that energized the effort. Ashland had nine delegates attend. Youth can attend yearly.

3. Report on 4-H CANSKI season and fundraisers

a. Gear check-in will be done this week.

b. There is a new branch of CANSKI in Bad River that meets in Bad River. Grant funding and

scholarships supported gear and membership.

c. Fundraising was successful this year

d. Ski-in-the-School program had schools participate in the Barnebirkie

e. 150 attendees at the CANSKI end of season celebration

4. Mid-Winter Getaway—March 2 at Northland College

a. A large attendance of 70 kids. Activities included karate, dog sledding, arts and crafts,

archery, fish dissection, furs and animal science, food that pops, climbing, cardboard sleds, and

Chase the police dog.

b. Thank you to all the community volunteers

c. Next year we need to look at the timing

New Business:

1. Dairy Breakfast—Saturday, April 6 at the Bay Area Civic Center, 8am-1pm

a. Looking for volunteers. Club schedules will be confirmed:

i. Market Sale Club: 7-9 am

ii. Rezberries: 8:30-10:30 am

iii. Kero Kampers: 10-11:30 am

iv. Busy Beavers: 11 am-1 pm

b. Looking to have an Ashland County 4-H booth

2. Mini-Grant Requests

a. $150 to the Pearce Peppers for the American Cancer Society Walk at the Civic Center

b. $150 purchasing arrows and targets for the 4-H archery project

3. County Events Committee

a. Spring Contest: possible dates April 26, May 3 or May 10

i. We will need to do a prep-ahead food theme

ii. A possible art idea would be a Lego challenge

iii. Looking for volunteers for the event committee

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The Clover Connection

Ashland County 4-H Leaders — Meeting Minutes (March 11, 2019 Cont.)

4. Future of 4-H Committee

a. Senior Graduation Scholarships—Information sent to senior March 6 with April 15

deadline.

b. Demeri Mullikin and Becky Mika have volunteered to help

Added Agenda Items:

* There is a wooden box of horse project gear donated. Looking for a home that can use.

* Gina will take the Fair trophies to reuse

* Project literature was distributed

* Outdoor Adventure Leadership Club

Next Meeting - April 8 at 6:30 pm at the Ashland County Courthouse

April 8, 2019 at 6:30 pm / Ashland County Court House

Roll Call: Doug Liphart, Demeri Mullikin, Jennifer Nortunen, Becky Mika

Secretaries Report: March Minutes online

Treasurer’s Report: Checking Account: Not reported, Savings: Not reported and CD:

Not reported

Old Business:

1. Report on Dairy Breakfast on Saturday, April 6 at Bay Area Civic Center

a. The event was well attended, very busy early in the morning.

New Business:

1. Spring Contest: Friday, May 10, 5:30-7:30 pm at NGLVC

a. Prizes will be given out by age group

b. Judges are selected

c. Waiting for rules

2. Future of 4-H Committee

a. Senior Graduation Scholarship due Monday, April 15

b. Review date set for Tuesday, April 16

3. Annual 4-H Leader Training

a. Training date set for Monday, May 6 at 6pm instead of the PLO monthly meeting

b. Location is Ashland County Courthouse

4. 4-H Summer Camp at Camp Northwoods, Delta

a. Dates set for June 29-July 1, a week earlier than in the past

b. Grades 3-8 can attend

c. Camp Counselor Applications sent out soon

d. June 19 is the full-day counselor training

Added Agenda Items:

Summer Elementary Adventure Days: in conversations to find dates and organizers

Doug is working on scheduling ambassador elementary school visits

NEXT MEETING MAY 6TH at 6:00pm at the Ashland County Courthouse--Annual 4-H Leader

Training

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Division of Extension

United States Department of

Agriculture

Ashland County Cooperating

An AA/EEO employer, Extension

provides equal opportunities in

employment and programming,

including Title VI, Title IX and ADA

requirements.

Extension Ashland County

201 West Main Street

Courthouse, Room 107

Ashland, WI 54806

715-682-7017

ashland.uwex.edu

Doug Liphart

4-H & Youth Development Educator

Extension Ashland County

Amy Tromberg

Office Assistant

Extension Ashland County

Ashland County WI 4-H Program

Joy Schelble

FRTEP 4-H Youth Development

Coordinator - Bad River

Extension Ashland County

Tia Smith

Part-Time Office Assistant

Extension Ashland County