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Inside this issue:

Thank You’s & Congrats! 2

Org. Leader Reminders 2

New Family Orientation 2

Y&A Leader Opportunities 3-4

Junior Leaders Corner 4

Adult Leaders Corner 4-5

Cloverbuds 5

Family, Home & Health 5

Arts & Communication 5

Natural Sciences 6

Animal Science 6-8

Dairy 6-7

Beef 7

Swine, Sheep & Goats 7

Horse 7

Dogs 8

Ambassadors Speak Up! 8

4-H Club Happenings 8

Odds n Ends 8

4-H Calendar 9

Next Alphorn Deadline:

December 15th

Ellen Andrews 4-H Youth

Development Educator

Get the Most Out of 4-H! 4-H is the largest and one of the most successful youth organizations in the county. Members reap countless benefits as a result of their 4-H involvement. But like anything in life, you will only get as much out of your 4-H experience as you put into it. So, how can you be sure to maximize your awareness of the many great opportunities that await you and your family in 4-H?

Club Level Monthly Club meetings – attend regularly (youth and parents) and actively

participate Check with club leaders to find out how families receive communications

unique to your club (i.e. email, text message, Facebook). If your club doesn’t have a common communication method, consider exploring what you could do to support that process.

County Level & Beyond Bi-Monthly 4-H Newsletter (4-H Alphorn) – This is your #1 source for info on

County, State & National 4-H opportunities. Distributed via email Nov. 1, Jan. 1, Mar. 1, May 1, July 1 & Sept. 1. Printed copies are also available from your club or go online to: http://green.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/calendar-news/.

Green County 4-H Google Calendar – For the most up-to-date calendar of events for Green County 4-H, go to: https://goo.gl/PwsRt7

Text Messages – If you would like to receive occasional text messages about important 4-H opportunities and deadlines, be sure to the box that you “wish to receive notices via text message” on the first page of your 4HOnline enrollment.

Facebook – “Like” and “Get Notifications” from Green County 4-H UW-Extension’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/greencounty4huwex.

UW-Extension Website – Looking for 4-H program policies, a 4-H form, 4-H Project websites, Scholarships, or a link to the County Fair website? Go to: http://green.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/.

CALL US! (608)328-9440 – Our Green County UW-Extension staff are some of the friendliest folks around. Got a question? Give us a call - we’ll be happy to help!

As always, we are eager to Make the Best Better in 4-H! If you’ve got ideas or feedback about how we can continue to improve our means of communication about all the great opportunities in 4-H, please be sure to let us know!

Here’s to a great 4-H Year!

Ellen Andrews, 4-H Youth Development Educator

Green County UW-Extension – Justice Center

2841 – 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Phone: 608-328-9440

http://green.uwex.edu

November/December 2016

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Thank You! To Bella Andrews, Devri Bennett, Abigail Bethke and Kelli

Polnow for attending 4-H Fall Forum! To all of the 4-H clubs that submitted photos, quotes, and

articles for National 4-H Week press coverage! To all of the 4-H clubs that participated in the 2016

Window Display contest! To the Awards & Recognition Committee, and to

everyone who helped read and evaluate record books, for their many hours preparing for the Awards program.

To Mike and Gina Butson for their almost two decades of service and leadership in the shooting sports program. They will be sorely missed both for their skill in teaching respect, focus and leadership using the shooting disciplines and their dedication to growing the program.

To the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation for providing financial support to our state’s National 4-H Congress delegates. Abigail Bethke will be representing Green County and Wisconsin at National 4-H Congress this November!

Congratulations! To Madison Katzenberger for serving as a 2016 Arts

Camp Counselor! To all of the youth and adults that will receive 4-H awards

at the 2016 4-H Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, November 12th!

To the Young Americans 4-H club for receiving the People’s Choice Award for their float in the 2016 Cheese Days Parade! Way to go!

Organizational Leader Reminders Annual Volunteer Leader Training will be held

Wednesday, November 30th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Rooms 2 & 3 of the Justice Center.

All new adult volunteers will need to attend one of the Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) trainings. This used to be called New Volunteer Orientation. The 2 VIP training dates are:

Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Monday, January 30, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Both trainings will be held in Room 1 of the Justice Center in Monroe. All new adult volunteers will need to pay their $5.00 dues at the time of the training. Returning adult leaders must enroll in 4HOnline and pay

their $5.00 dues (Note - some clubs elect to pay for the leader dues).

Member dues for the 2016-2017 4-H year are $15.00 per member, including Cloverbuds. This fee includes State dues, County dues, and insurance coverage. Other projects may have additional dues. All enrollment fees are due from club Organizational Leaders by December 1st, 2016. Please write one check per club payable to Green County 4-H Adult Leaders.

Please encourage your club secretary or reporter to send meeting highlights (50-100 word limit) to the UW-Extension office to be included in the Alphorn. Please email them to lana.anderson@ces.uwex.edu.

Green County 4-H Ambassadors are available to speak at your club meetings about a variety of topics in the 4-H program. Contact Ellen at 328-9440 for more details!

New Family Orientation New Family Orientation & Pizza Party Is your family new to 4-H or recently joined 4-H in the last year or two? Do you ever have questions about how 4-H works and what 4-H opportunities are available? This year the Green County 4-H Leaders Association is offering our 1st Annual New Family Orientation & Pizza Party on Thursday, November 17th from 6:00-7:15 PM in the lower level of the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe.

This will be a family friendly event, so bring the kids and come enjoy some pizza! The youth will have an opportunity to play fun games with 4-H Youth Leaders. We’ll also be engaging 4-H members and parents in activities to help us explore 4-H and questions like… What are the Essential Elements of a great 4-H

experience? What are 4-H projects and where do I find help for

projects? What is a 4-H Record Book? Do my kids need to do one? What does 4-H have to do with the fair and how do we

prepare for it? How can I get involved in giving back to my club and my

community?

Whether you are new to 4-H or just new to Green County, we invite you to come join us for this fun event and meet other new 4-H families who have questions just like you! This is a FREE event, sponsored by the Green County 4-H Leaders Association. All we ask is that families planning to attend try to pre-register by Monday, November 14th using the following link: goo.gl/forms/0i1L92fGIC08qDyi2

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Youth & Adult Leader Opportunities 4-H Officer Training Night There will be a county-wide officer training night on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Justice Center multipurpose rooms. All newly elected officers, as well as repeat officers are encouraged to attend. The training will offer a general session on “Decision-Making”, as well as breakout sessions for Presidents & Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, and Reporters & Historians. Please pre-register by contacting the UW-Extension office at 608-328-9440 or online at: goo.gl/forms/NQ5cSO6jzUyq4NmP2

4-H Adult & Youth Leaders Holiday Social All enrolled adult and youth leaders are invited to attend the 4-H Holiday Social event on Monday, December 5th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at the Justice Center. Come enjoy some holiday treats, get to know your fellow leaders better, and share in some small group discussions!

Youth Leaders Needed! Engaging youth in leadership and decision-making is a priority in 4-H. All county 4-H committees are expected to have youth engaged in leadership, whether as committee members, mentors to newer members, or activity assistants. Specific committees who are seeking youth leaders right now include…

Awards & Recognition Committee Cloverbud Committee Foods Committee Horse & Pony Committee Shooting Sports Committee

If you are interested in getting involved in any one of these or another committee, please contact the UW-Extension office, and we can make sure you get on the committee contact list. Meals on Wheels Service Project Green County 4-H will again be conducting the Meals on Wheels service project to help our homebound friends and neighbors during the winter and holiday months. Clubs can donate 2 different ways - food donations or monetary donations. Please see below for a list of accepted food item donations. Low sugar and low sodium foods in single-serving packages are preferred for the clients.

- Peanut Butter – small jars or individual - Crackers – individual packages - Raisins – individual boxes - Pudding Cups – not refrigerated ones - Juice – 100% ONLY, Tomato or Fruit - Canned Fruits/Applesauce – individual; no sugar or packed in juice

- Microwave Popcorn – low sodium, small packages - Soups – small serving amounts, as low sodium as possible - Vegetables – small cans or individual servings - Pancake Mix – Small amounts – Add Water ONLY kinds - Syrup – Small amounts, low sugar is good - Main Dish Meals – Stews, pasta and meat, mac & cheese, or pork & beans. Small can/containers as low sodium as possible. - Granola Bars – no nuts, please - Water – we need enough for 2-3 bottles/box - Apples, Oranges, Grapefruit can be nice additions also. -Treats – Everything must be individually packaged and store purchased; no homemade treats.

Food or monetary donations are due to the UW-Extension office by Wednesday, November 16th at 4:30 PM. Meals on Wheels boxes will be assembled on Tuesday, November 22nd from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Auditorium of the Government Services Building, Pleasant View Complex in Monroe. Our goal is to assemble 115 boxes this year! If anyone has any questions about the project, please contact Pat Sleiter at 293-1264 or sleiter@tds.net.

4-H Communications Contest Save the Date! Sunday, February 26th, 2017 at 2:00 PM Green County Justice Center, Monroe This countywide educational contest will offer 4-H youth (Cloverbuds – 13th grade) opportunities to participate in Speaking, Demonstration and Non-Verbal communication events! Day of the Arts - Youth Leaders Needed! Any youth interested in helping plan and execute the Green County 4-H Day of the Arts should contact Krista Bethke at dkbethke@gmail.com. Our first planning meeting will be held November 17th at 6:30 PM at the Justice Center.

WI 4-H International Exchange Opportunities Wisconsin 4-H promotes intercultural awareness and understanding and challenges youth and families to become better global citizens by providing opportunities to establish close relationships with people from different cultures through international home-stay and hosting experiences. Month-long outbound and hosting opportunities are available through Wisconsin 4-H and our partnering organizations in Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Finland, and Norway. For more information about these amazing opportunities, please go to: http://wi4hinternational.org/. Applications for a 2017 homestay abroad in Costa Rica, South Korea, Finland or Japan are due December 1st, 2016. For those interested in hosting a young person from Argentina, Finland, Norway, Japan, Korea, or Mexico, applications will be due February 1st, 2017.

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National & International 4-H Travel Experiences - Adult Chaperones Adult Leaders: Would you like to be a chaperone for any of the 2017 National or International 4-H Travel Experiences? Deadline is February 15th to chaperone youth going to Citizenship Washington Focus; National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA; or Space Camp in Huntsville, AL. Apply by December 1st to become an Adult Advisor for a 4-H youth delegation to Costa Rica, Japan, South Korea, or Finland in Summer 2017; Applications can be found at: wi4hinternational.org/travel-2/applications-forms/

Junior Leaders Corner 4-H Junior Leaders Meetings Upcoming Junior Leaders meeting dates: Monday, November 28th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM December - No meeting, but please attend the 4-H Adult

& Youth Leaders Holiday Social on Monday, December 5th at 7:30 PM!

Junior Leaders Meeting Minutes On September 24th the first meeting of the new year was held. Installations of 2016-2017 officers were: President Auburn Von Kaenel, Vice President Bella Andrews, Secretary Harley Mandel, Treasurer Shad Hanson, Reporter Royce Brauer. Members at large are Averey Marean and Alex Nusbaum. A thank you was read from Brooke Rowe. Discussion was on the Dairy Bar income and expense sheet, sale of BBQ, the 2016-2017 budget, getting a small freezer for next year at the Dairy Bar and the yearly calendar planner. Next meeting is October 24th at 7:00 PM with a Halloween theme. Submitted by Jozy Anderson.

Join Green County 4-H Junior Leaders! Youth in grades 6-13 are encouraged to join the Green County 4-H Junior Leaders Association. Junior Leaders meet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Justice Center, and many fun and educational events are planned throughout the year. To sign up, enroll in the project in 4HOnline: “Youth Leadership - Junior Leaders Group” The next meeting is Monday, November 28th at 7:00 PM in Room 1 of the Justice Center in Monroe.

Adult Leaders Corner 4-H Adult Leader Meetings A friendly reminder that Green County 4-H Adult Leaders, Inc. meetings are open to all actively enrolled 4-H adult leaders. Each 4-H club is strongly encouraged to have at least one

adult leader in attendance at each meeting. Upcoming Adult Leaders meeting dates: Monday, November 7th, 7:30 - 9:00 PM Monday, December 5th, 7:30 - 9:00 PM Monday, January 9th, 7:30 - 9:00 PM A reminder that the Executive Board will meet prior to the Adult Leaders meetings in Room 1 of the Justice Center beginning at 6:30 PM. Adult Leaders will convene at 7:30 PM in Rooms 2 & 3 of the Justice Center.

Adult Leaders Needed for… The Green County 4-H program depends on the time and experience of adult volunteers in order to offer a rich array of learning opportunities to our youth. We are currently in need of volunteers willing to lead in the following programs: Meat Judging Team Livestock Quiz Bowl & Skillathon Dairy Quiz Bowl Shooting Sports (Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, etc.) Please contact Ellen Andrews at the UW-Extension office if you are interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities.

Annual Volunteer Leader Training This year we will be using the new Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) Training for the Annual Volunteer Leader Training. We feel it is important that our existing volunteers are familiar with the new training for all new volunteers. All chartered 4-H clubs and chartered 4-H groups are REQUIRED to send at least one enrolled adult leader to the Annual Volunteer Leader Training each year. Older youth are also welcomed and encouraged to attend this training! The 2016-2017 opportunity to attend this Annual Volunteer Leader Training here in Green County will be Wednesday, November 30th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Rooms 2 & 3 at the Green County Justice Center. For more information about this chartering requirement or to register for the training, please contact Ellen Andrews at least 2 days in advance of the training.

Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) Training (formerly called New Volunteer Orientation) This training is for any new adult who is interested in volunteering to lead or assist with 4-H activities or projects. The 2016-2017 opportunities to complete this training required of all new 4-H volunteers will be: Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Monday, January 30th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Both meetings will be held in Room 1 of the Justice Center. Pre-registration with the UW-Extension office is requested at least 3 days in advance of the training. If you prefer a daytime training, please contact Ellen to schedule.

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Awards & Recognition Committee Members Congratulations to the following adult volunteers who were voted on to the 4-H Awards & Recognition Standing Committee at the October 3 Adult Leaders meeting:

Deb Myers (NxG) - Chair, Term expires 2018 Christina Johnson (CCC) - Secretary, Term expires 2018 Briget Nusbaum (NxG) - Financial Sec, Term expires 2019 Sharon Blohowiak (WC) - Term expires 2019 Connie Heimann (NH) - Term expires 2017 Roxanne Paul (NxG) - Term expire 2017

Cloverbud Committee Members Congratulations to the following adult volunteers who were voted on to the 4-H Cloverbuds Standing Committee at the October 3 Adult Leaders meeting:

Ann Goers (WC) - Chair, Term expires 2017 Christina Johnson (CCC) - Secretary, Term expires 2017 Kim Berg (YA) - Financial Secretary, Term expires 2019 Ryan Andrews (NxG) - Term expires 2018 Tina Straws (CCC) - Term expires 2019 Ben Swedlund (NH) - Term expires 2018

Promotion & Marketing Committee Members Congratulations to the following adult volunteers who were voted on to the 4-H Promotion & Marketing Standing Committee at the October 3 Adult Leaders meeting:

Sharon Blohowiak (WC) Connie Heimann (NH) Christina Johnson (CCC) Roxanne Paul (NxG) Brenda Rowe (NxG) Dawn Smith (WC)

Cloverbuds (5K-2nd Grade) Cloverbud Committee Meeting Sunday, November 6th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location TBD - Contact Ann Goers, Chair The minutes from the 10/12/16 meeting can be found online at: http://green.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/cloverbudsexploring/

Cloverbud Workshop Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 - 2:30 PM Rooms 2 & 3, Justice Center, Monroe

All Cloverbuds are welcome to attend our first Cloverbud workshop of the new 4-H year! The theme for our workshop will be “Thankful for the Holidays” and will include activities like The Thankful Turkey and decorating reindeer and snowmen ornaments to give to nursing home residents in Green County. Please register by Thursday, November 17th using the following link: goo.gl/forms/yZz7O0WlYjM7Y59D2

Family, Home & Health

Food Project Kickoff Potluck All 4-H Food project members are invited to come to a potluck on Saturday, November 19th at 4:00 PM at St. Victor's School, 1416 20th Ave, Monroe. This potluck is an opportunity to meet other foods project members, learn more about the project and the fun upcoming events. We will have 4-H project literature available for all skill levels. We ask that you bring a dish to pass along with the recipe for your dish. Please no store bought, prepackaged items. We want to encourage cooking and baking at home. We will copy and send the recipes to all members so everyone has a resource to use for any foods competitions. We will provide the beverages and all table service. Please RSVP by November 18th using the following

link: goo.gl/forms/8lrgz5YKVm9ye31M2

Arts & Communication 2017 Ceramics Workshops We will be holding 3 ceramics workshops this spring at RoxAnne’s Ceramics in Verona (hosted by Roxanne Klossner). Saturday, March 18th, 2017 Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 Saturday, May 13, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM to Noon Contact Roxanne Klossner at 608-513-6654 or roxanne8klossner@gmail.com to register.

WI 4-H Arts Program & Teams The arts are for anyone! No matter your grade or interest, there is something for you to try and learn through Wisconsin 4-H Communication Arts. Examples of a few upcoming opportunities: 4-H Arts Lab (Gr. 9-13 & Adults) - The mission of the Art

Lab is to provide an in-depth and focused experience in the “art track” of choice. This event is usually held in late January, with info coming out in November.

4-H Art Beat (Gr. 3-5 & their parents/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. The $50.00 per person fee includes all materials and supplies, special snacks, overnight lodging and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. This event will be held in March, 2017.

State 4-H Arts Groups (Gr. 9-13) - The 4-H Arts groups are formed for the express purpose of giving 4-H youth the opportunity to develop their artistic and leadership skills in real-world applications at the WI 4-H & Youth Conference and at the Wisconsin State Fair. There are 3 State 4-H Arts Groups formed every year: Drama Company, Art Team and Communications Team. Applications are usually due late January.

More event details at: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/

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Natural Sciences Wildlife WHEP & Forestry Newsletter Anyone interested in wildlife or forestry is encouraged to check out the latest Wildlife WHEP Wisconsin 4-H and Wisconsin 4-H Forestry newsletter at the following link: http://fyi.uwex.edu/whepwi4h/tracks-newsletters/

Shooting Sports Committee Minutes The minutes from the Green County 4-H Shooting Sports Committee meeting on September 28th, 2016 have been posted on the Green County 4-H Shooting Sports website and can be found at the following link: green.uwex.edu/ 4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/shooting-sports/

Additional Volunteers Needed! To maintain the disciplines that we have offered in the past we need to fill the following positions: State Certified Archery Leaders, Rifle Leaders, Pistol Leaders, a State Certified Shotgun Leader and Muzzleloader leader. There are certification clinics offered in the fall and spring. We are also looking for leaders that have taken or are willing to take the county new volunteer orientation to help out at our clinics. If you are interested in helping out with shooting sports please call Pete at 608-445-4614 or email him at: greencounty4hshootingsports@gmail.com

Animal Science Equity Livestock Scholarship Opportunity Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is offering ten $1,000 college scholarships and two $750 technical college scholarships. Students must have completed two or more semesters at an accredited college or university, or one semester at a technical college. Scholarship Criteria: • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, on a 4.0 scale • student or their parent(s) is an active patron of Equity

How to get an application: Complete application online from the home page of the Equity website at www.equitycoop.com, or contact Janice Schyvinck at (800) 362-3989, ext. 152. Application, transcript and letters of reference all due by November 28th, 2016.

4-H Meat Judging Contest This Contest (Sat. Feb. 18th, 2017) tests the knowledge of youth in placement of carcass and retail cut classes, carcass grading, retail cut identification and a quiz. This contest occurs annually with the teams traveling to Kansas City, MO and Denver, CO for national competition. There is a Junior Division as well at the state level. For more information

about this 4-H contest at UW-Madison, please go to: http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/4hmeatscontest/.

4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl & Skillathon Contest Competition in Quiz Bowl & Skillathon (Sat. March 4th, 2017) encourages members to develop a more complete knowledge of animals and related subjects. Livestock Bowl is a quiz competition where all the questions are about beef, sheep, swine, and meat goat topics, and students use a buzzer in order to answer the questions. Teams compete in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator. Skillathon contest is made up of a written quiz and learning stations such as breed identification, feed identification, and equipment identification as well as some team activities such as demonstrating evaluation skills. For more information about this 4-H contest at UW-Madison, please go to: http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/quizbowlskillathon/

Dairy James W. Crowley Scholarship Applications Attention Dairy Youth currently in grades 10-12: Green County needs to select ONE dairy youth who has been involved with the dairy project for a minimum of two years. Green County youth interested in applying for this scholarship must have their completed application turned into the UW-Extension Office by March 1st, 2017. The county award winner will then compete at the state level, and from there, the finalists selected will be recognized at the WI State Fair. Applications are available at the UW-Extension office or online at: green.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/scholarships/ Please call 328-9440 for additional questions.

Dairy Ownership & Managerial Requirements Reminder for the 2017 Green County Fair, Ownership vs. Managerial requirements for the dairy project are the following. Ownership of animals is defined when the animal is

registered in the name of the junior exhibitor ONLY! Co-ownership is allowed between immediate junior family members (i.e. brother, sister; no parents or farm name) and breed associations. All registration certificates must be in the possession of the exhibitor.

Managerial: Classified as a registered animal carried continuously as a calf. Calves and yearlings can be shown managerial, and each exhibitor is allowed to show two managerial animals. Managerial project animals need to be in possession of the junior exhibitor by May 1st of the exhibit year. Registration papers with parents as co-owners and/or farm names are considered managerial projects.

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4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl The Dairy Bowl is a “quiz bowl” competition where all questions deal with dairy topics. Teams of four members compete with each other in giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator. This 4-H competition is usually held in late January. For more information, please go to: http://fyi.uwex.edu/dairyyouth/dairy-events/dairy-quiz-bowl/

Beef Steer Weigh-In The Steer Weigh-In date for the 2017 Green County Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, December 31st from 8:00 - 11:00 AM at Equity Livestock , Monroe. The snow date will be Saturday, January 7th in case of inclement weather.

2016 Badger Kick-off Classic The UW-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Club would like to announce its annual Badger Kick-off Classic Prospect Steer & Heifer Show. The show will be held December 2-4, 2016 at Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI. Complete details are posted on the website http://www.badgerkickoff.net or contact Alexus at badgerkickoffclassic@gmail.com.

Swine WI Pork Association Mentorship Program The Wisconsin Pork Association Mentorship Program is designed as a year-long program beginning at the Association’s Annual Meeting in February 2017. During the course of the year, selected participants will expand their knowledge of the swine industry through hands-on experiences and job shadows, involvement in pork industry programs, and partaking in Wisconsin Pork Association activities. Students must be Wisconsin residents and have an interest in agriculture, but direct experience in the pork industry is not required. More details and the application form are also available on our website at www.wppa.org/mentorship-program. The application deadline is December 1st, 2016.

Wisconsin Pork Association Scholarship Deadline: December 1st, 2016 The Wisconsin Pork Association announces scholarships available to high school seniors and college students. Students with a sincere interest in the swine industry are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The Whitmore Memorial Scholarship ($500) is offered to registered juniors or seniors at UW-Madison, Platteville, or River Falls. The Wisconsin Pork Association Scholarship(s) ($500 to the top applicant and $250 to each finalist) is open to high school seniors. The Gunderson Memorial Scholarship is awarding $500 to a qualified individual that is recommended by local organizations. More information and application forms are

available on our website here: http://www.wppa.org/scholarships/

Sheep & Goats Market Lamb & Market Goat Weigh-In The Weigh-In date for market lambs and market goats for the 2017 Green County Fair is scheduled for Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Green County Fair Grounds. Lead Class & Wool Breeds Awards In 2017, a donor has offered to pay a $25 award for each of the Sheep Lead Class winners as well as a $25 award for the Best of Show Wool Breeds Champion at the Green County Fair. Thank you to our awesome donors!

Goat Committee Meeting Any experienced 4-H Goat Project members or leaders are invited to consider getting involved in our 4-H Goat Committee! We need both YOUTH and adult involvement on this committee. All ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. The next 4-H Goat Committee meeting is Friday, November 11th from 6:00-7:30 PM at Pizza Hut in Monroe. The cost is just $2 per family, with the Goat Committee picking up the cost of the meal. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Deb Myers at 934-5460 or april18@tds.net.

Horse & Pony Horse & Pony Committee Members Congratulations to the following adult and youth volunteers who were voted on to the 4-H Horse & Pony Committee!

Kelly Butler Katie Gilbertson Tom Liebert Rob Ready Amanda Smith Karly Ready Emilee Simpson

State 4-H Horse Expo Results Following are the results from the State 4-H Horse Expo held at Wisconsin State Fair Park September 15-18, 2016:

Kalley Joe Crouch, Clarno Trail - 3rd place (Top 10 in class) Kate Krebs, Washington Center Judging, Sr. Reasons - 3rd place (Top 10 in class)

Thank you for representing Green County at the 2016 State 4-H Horse Expo and congratulations on a job well done!

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Dogs Dog Leader and Judge Workshop There will be a workshop for Dog Leaders and Judges on November 18-20 in Oshkosh. The Saturday session will be a review of the class descriptions and scoresheets and in the afternoon, there will be sessions on Advanced Training Techniques. The cost for the training is $15.00 or $25.00 if you bring a dog. Please follow this link for more information and to register: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/state-4-h-dog-project-leaders-workshop/

Wisconsin State Dog Competition Results Obedience Graduate Novice - Abby Bethke & Margo - 2nd place Novice - Chesnie Wilhite & Floyd - 6th place Showmanship Novice - Chesnie Wilhite & Floyd - 3rd place Junior Quiz Bowl - 3rd place Matt Sniff (Captain) Anna Polnow Chelsey Gilberts Senior Quiz Bowl - 5th place Abby Bethke (Captain) Dan Sniff Kelli Polnow Katherine Burgess

Ambassadors Speak Up! by Connor & Royce Brauer & Jaena LeGault

The new 4-H year is underway! Ask a friend to join 4-H! There are many exciting opportunities for everyone. Adults can join and share their talent and skills with young people.

Is your club seeking guest speakers? Your county 4-H Ambassadors are available to speak at club meetings. The choice of topic is up to you. Tell us what you would like to have us do. We can also engage your members in an ice breaker.

Joining Junior Leaders is a fun way to meet new friends and gain leadership experience. They usually meet the fourth Monday of the month. Members in 6th grade and up are welcome to join in the fun.

Don't forget to put the Awards and Recognition Program on your calendars for Saturday, November 12th at 1:30 PM. Come and cheer on members as they are recognized for last year's accomplishments.

Get involved in the county Meals on Wheels service project. Clubs can donate food or money to help fill food needs for those who are shut in during the colder months. Encourage your club to give back to their community. Then come and

help pack the food into individual boxes on November 22nd at 6:00 PM.

Officers Training follows packing the boxes. Have a great "Learn By Doing" 4-H year!

4-H Club Happenings Club Secretaries & Reporters: Please submit a brief report to the UW-Extension office so we can let everyone know what your club is up to. Your report should be no more than 100 words. You can email your reports to lana.anderson@ces.uwex.edu.

Next Generation: The club is starting its 4th year in 4-H. New officers were installed and there was discussion on several topics ranging from community service and fundraisers to county deadlines and committee needs. New families were introduced. The club is looking to establish its own county approved club record book. Submitted by Harley Mandel. New Horizons: September - We have service projects in the works. The educational moment was about back to school safety. Our 4-H Week theme was "4-H Grows Here." We scheduled the Mac Center photo tour. We held our club picnic and had fun playing kick ball with two energetic turkeys. October - The educational discussion was a question and answer session on life skills. We will be involved in the Meals on Wheels service project and plan to sponsor a county workshop. Cloverbuds talked about trick or treat safety.

Odds n Ends Green County Barn Quilt Calendars 2017 Green County Barn Quilt calendars are for sale for $10 each! They’re available at the Green County UW-Extension office, Sequels and Toy Haus on the square in Monroe, and Quilter’s Compass in Monticello. They make great Christmas presents too! Be sure to pick up one of these treasures from our county and support our local barn quilt project.

Using the 4-H Name & Emblem Did you know? The 4-H name and emblem is a highly valued mark within our country’s history. As such, it was granted a very unique and special status; it is in a category similar to the Presidential Seal and the Olympic Emblem. For detailed information on using the 4-H Emblem, contact the UW-Extension Office or go to http://www.national4-Hheadquarters.gov 4-H & UW-Extension Co-Branding UW-Extension Logos for use when creating any 4-H displays or handouts. Please contact the UW-Extension Office for Digital Versions of these logos when creating 4-H displays and handouts for your club.

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NOV. 2016 EVENT START TIME END TIME LOCATION

4-6 Fall Forum Green Lake Conference Ctr

6 Cloverbud Committee Meeting 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Location TBD

7 4-H Executive Board Meeting 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Room 1, Justice Center

7 4-H Adult Leaders Meeting 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Rooms 2 & 3, Justice Center

11 Goat Committee Meeting 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Pizza Hut, Monroe

12 4-H Awards & Recognition Ceremony 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Rooms 1-3, Justice Center

16 Meals on Wheels club donations DUE 4:30 PM UW-Extension Office

16 Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Room 1, Justice Center

17 New Family Orientation & Pizza Party 6:00 PM 7:15 PM Rooms 1-3, Justice Center

17 Day of the Arts Planning Meeting 6:30 PM 8:00 PM WisLine Room, Justice Center

19 Cloverbud Workshop 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Rooms 2 & 3, Justice Center

19 Foods Project Kickoff Meeting & Potluck 4:00 PM 6:00 PM St. Victor’s School, Monroe

22 Meals on Wheels service project box assembly 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Auditorium, Pleasant View

22 4-H Officer Training 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rooms 1-3, Justice Center

24-25 Thanksgiving Observed - UWEX Office Closed

28 4-H Junior Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Room 1, Justice Center

30 Annual Volunteer Leader Training 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rooms 2 & 3, Justice Center

DEC. 2016 EVENT START TIME END TIME LOCATION

1 Club enrollment dues payment DEADLINE 4:30 PM UW-Extension Office

5 4-H Executive Board Meeting 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Room 1, Justice Center

5 4-H Adult Leaders Meeting & Holiday Social 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Rooms 2 & 3, Justice Center

23 Christmas Eve Observed - UWEX Office Closed

26 Christmas Day Observed - UWEX Office Closed

31 Steer Weigh-In for 2017 Green County Fair 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Equity Livestock, Monroe

JAN. 2017 EVENT START TIME END TIME LOCATION

2 New Year’s Day Observed - UWEX Closed

9 4-H Executive Board Meeting 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Room 1, Justice Center

9 4-H Adult Leaders Meeting 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Rooms 2 & 3, Justice Center

30 Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Room 1, Justice Center

Green County 4-H Calendar of Events For Calendar updates, please visit: green.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/calendar-news

Times and dates are subject to change. Listen to WEKZ AM 1260 for weather updates.

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The Green County 4-H Website is always being updated to include new information, links and dates. Check it out for the most current news: http://green.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/

Be sure to check the 4-H Calendar Page for up-to-date information as events approach: http://green.uwex.edu/4h-youth-development/calendar-news

Meet the UW-Extension Staff Here to Serve You!

Mark Mayer, Agriculture Agent/Department Head mark.mayer@ces.uwex.edu Ellen Andrews, 4-H Youth Development Educator ellen.andrews@ces.uwex.edu Victoria Solomon, Community & Resource Development Agent victoria.solomon@ces.uwex.edu Lisa Messer, Nutrition Education Coordinator lisa.messer@ces.uwex.edu Jayne Butts, Activity Assistant, Agriculture and CNRD Areas jayne.butts@ces.uwex.edu Lana Anderson, Activity Assistant, 4-H and Family Living Areas lana.anderson@ces.uwex.edu

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday Address: Green County UW-Extension, Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 Phone: (608) 328-9440

The following individuals serve on the Green County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee. Feel free to contact these individuals if you have any questions in regards to Extension Programs.

Ken Hodgson, (Chair), (608) 543-3006 N7005 County Road A, Argyle, WI 53504 Oscar Olson, (Vice Chair), (608) 325-2939 W7760 CTH P, Browntown, WI 53522 Betty Grotophorst, (Secretary), (608) 424-3353 N8841 Dayton Street, Belleville, WI 53508

Art Carter, (608) 325-5453 N2659 Richland Road, Monroe, WI 53566 Kristi Leonard, (608) 523-4501 W9020 Yankee Hollow Rd, Blanchardville, WI 53516

University of Wisconsin-Extension, United States Department of Agriculture, and Wisconsin Counties Cooperating “An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA

Requirements. “Requests for reasonable accommodations or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests will be kept “confidential” If you need this material in alternative format, please contact the program coordinator or the UWEX Affirmative Action Office.

The University in Your Community

Green County UW-Extension 2841 - 6th Street

Monroe, WI 53566 Phone: 608-328-9440

Fax: 608-328-9519

Emailed October 26th, 2016 Green County 4-H Is On the Web!

http://green.uwex.edu/ & https://www.facebook.com/greencounty4huwex