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THE VOICE OF 4-H Vernon County 4-H Family Newsletter

Vol. 2012 Issue 282 December

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. Please do so 10 days before the program activity so that proper arrangements can be made. An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and DA. Extending the resources and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin system to the people of Vernon County.

4-H Focuses on…..

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Relating to Others

Planning and Organizing

Learning to Learn

Communicating with Others

Leading Self and Others

Relating to Change

Applying Science & Technology

Developing Self

Mental and Physical Health

Vernon

County

VERNON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION STAFF

Colleen B Pulvermacher Karen Ehle-Traastad

4-H Youth Development Educator Family Living Agent, Department Head

colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu karen.ehle-traastad @ces.uwex.edu

Timothy K Rehbein Sonya Lenzendorf

Agriculture Agent WNEP Coordinator

timothy.rehbein@ces.uwex.edu sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu

Cindy Daniels, 4-H Secretary/Bookkeeper Brenda Adams, Ag & Family Living Secretary

cynthia.daniels@ces.uwex.edu brenda.adams@ces.uwex.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Masthead Pg 1 Thank You/Youth Leadership Day Pg 2 Club News/Save The Date/Leader Retreat Pg 3 January Calendar Pg 4 L/P Federation Minutes-November Pg 5 L/P Federation Minutes Continued Pg 6 L/P Federation Vacancies Pg 7 Snow Days Schedule/Camp Counselor Pg 8 4-H L/P Federation Banquet Pg 9 4-H Adult Volunteer Recognition Pg 10 Project Activity Disc Recognition Pg 11 Disc Recognition Continued Pg 12 Congratulations/Internship/Trip Advisors Pg 13 ArtBeat/State 4-H Group On-Line App Pg 14 4-H Arts Programs Pg 15

4-H Arts Programs Continued Pg 16 What’s Going On/Recipe Pg 17

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Vernon County 4-H Youth Leadership Day!

For all youth club officers & any youth

that would like to be an officer someday!

Thursday, Dec. 27th

Kickapoo Valley Reserve

10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lunch & beverage will be provided!

Topics Include:

Yikes, I’m An Officer — Now What?

You Mean I Have to Run the Meeting?!

Getting Members Involved

Parents — !!—What is their role?

Managing $

I’m the Secretary—Does Spelling Count?

Lions, Tigers and Bears and Club Leaders, Oh My!

This leadership training is organized and sponsored by Youth Ambassadors.

Please RSVP via email cdaniels@vernoncounty.org or

via phone call to the Extension Office, 637-5276.

RSVP deadline Thursday, December 20th (Minimum registration and attendance of 15 is required)

Thank You!

First of all I want to thank all of the people that made it possible for me to attend the forum in

Wichita, I had a lot of fun. I enjoyed all of my sessions, but the one that really caught my attention was

called, “Have a Project Day.” The workshop was about arranging a project day for the youth in your county.

The kids had to sign up ahead of time and they could select their first and second choice projects. Some of

the projects included: woodworking, photography, shooting sports, birdhouse making, picture board making,

etc. During the workshop they had the attendees make a picture board holder. I thought it was a great idea to

bring back to Vernon County and provide a fun learning experience for our youth. Going to the forum

provided me with many, many great ideas to bring back to the county. When the youth ambassadors plan

their next Super Saturday I will present them with the new projects ideas I have brought back and share with

them the interesting ideas I learned. I want to thank all my sponsors again for allowing me to attend.

Sincerely,

Allison Hawthorne

bring your sleds!

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Springville Superstars—Jessica Nelson

November—The meeting of the Springville

Superstar 4-H club was called to order by President JJ

McClelland at 7:00 p.m. The 4-H pledge and pledge

allegiance was led by the Carpenter, Clements, and

Coon families. The Secretary’s report was read by

Jessica Nelson. Joseph Roethel moved to accept the

secretary’s report and Mathew Hall second it, it was

passed. The treasurer’s report was read by Josie

McClelland. Jonah Jepson moved to accept the

treasurer’s report and Joseph Roethel seconded it, it

was passed. Jeremy Lee led Ice breakers. Beth Lee

gave the Parent-Leader Federation report. Amber

Nelson gave a report on the 4-H hayride/pumpkin

decorating which was held by the Nelson Family’s

home. We passed around a sign-up for ringing the

bells for Salvation Army on December 2nd at Wal-

Mart. Next month on December 9th, is our meeting

and party at 2:00. Everyone is asked to bring a snack

to share. Julie Larson and Beth Lee will bring the

refreshments. Blanket tying will be led by Beth Lee,

ornament making will be led by Emily Nelson, and

cookie decorating will be led by Juliene Sloane and

JoAnn McClelland. We will donate the blankets and

ornaments to a charity. Kody Sloane moved a motion

to adjourn the meeting, Austin Hall second it. It was

passed. As guest speaker was Dan Schreiner from Lely

Equipment Company who spoke to us about Robotics.

East Ridge Beavers -Landon Klinge

November—Mark Leis called the meeting to order at

6:05.p.m. New officers for the year were announced,

& they are: President Mark Leis, Vice President &

Treasurer Alex Helgesen & Secretary is Landon

Klinge. Colleen Pulvermacher, our 4-H County

Educator, met with the new officers before the

meeting to discuss their roles & duties. Colleen also

stayed for the meeting to help the officers run it for the

1st time. During the meeting, future meeting ideas

were discussed which will be voted on at the

December meeting. The club voted to have a

Christmas Party in December. We will go caroling at

5pm at Norseland Nursing home & Old Times. After

caroling, we will meet at the church for the Christmas

Party. Meeting was adjourned at 7pm & snacks were

served by the Meyer Family. After snacks, the youth

made Christmas Decorations to hang on the residents

doors at Norseland Nursing home & Old Times.

Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders—Kellyn Maurer

November—Meeting opened with 4-H and U.S.A.

pledges. Treasurer’s report was given. Asha motioned

that we keep the same officers as last year. The

motioned was seconded and passed. We discussed the

charter/by-laws and approved club attendance form

that is to be signed. Brainstorming for club activity

ideas took place and plans were made for: December-

Christmas Party, January- Sledding, February -Prep

for Arts Festival, March - Arts Festival, April - Seed

Project, May - Fundraiser, June -Bowling, July -Trip

to All-Glazed-Up and August a Picnic. Next meeting

will be Sunday, December 16th at 3:30 p.m.

Save The Dates!

2013 4-H UPHAM WOODS CAMP

Wednesday— July 31st - August 2nd

2013 4-H ARTS FESTIVAL

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Westby Area High School

(Snow Date: March 9th)

Winter Leader Retreat

Saturday, February 2nd

Living Waters Bible Camp

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It is time for our 4-H Leaders and

volunteers to getaway and get together!

All 4-H clubs should be represented. If the

leader is not able to attend, please send a

parent to represent your club.

This will be a potluck retreat, please bring the recipe

for publication in an upcoming newsletter along with

your dish to pass! RSVP with leader or adult volunteer

& club name by Monday, January 28th by calling the

Extension Office 637-5276.

Featured Topics include:

Welcoming a brand new 4-H club & leaders

Youth Leadership — how to get it and keep it

going in your clubs

Chartering made easy — ok, somewhat easier!

Contact Colleen for any additional items to be discussed

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January 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Office Closed

2 3 4 5

6 7

L/P Federation

Banquet

Reservation

Deadline!

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L/P Federation

Meeting

10 11 12

13

L/P Federation

Banquet

14 15 16

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Volunteer

Orientation

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20

L/P Federation

Banquet

Snow Date

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27 28 29 30 31

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Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation

Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation Meeting

November 14, 2012

DRAFT Present: Executive Board: President-Jim Hawthorne- Nerison, Deb Primmer, Tammy Sherry-MM/Rt 56,

Beth Lee-Springville Super Stars, Leaders: Cathy Sagler Enterprise Eagles, Joanne Hornby- DD/BB, Heather

Dregne- East Ridge Beavers, Betty Nigh-Lucky Clovers, Kyle Moser-Youth: Cordell Sagler- Enterprise

Eagles, Johanna Schuh-Seas Branch Smithies.

President Jim Hawthorne called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Pledges were recited.

Secretary’s Report of October10, 2012 was handed out and read by those attending. Simple corrections noted

and made. A motion to approve the Secretary’s Report was made by Beth Lee and, seconded by Joanne

Hornby. Motion carried.

Correspondence: None

Treasurer’s Report: The Account Balances and Transaction Report for the month of October was handed out

and gone over. The Treasurers Report was approved as read, Cordell Sagler made a motion to approve and

seconded by Betty Nigh. Motion carried. Bills presented to be paid for the month. Cordell Sagler made the

motion to approve the bills to be paid, seconded by Heather Dregne. Motion carried. Discussion followed on

no promotional stuff for leader retreats and Memorials for volunteers who have passed away. These will be

discussed at a later date.

Committee Reports: Food Stand – Discussion on cement work between the food stands and the electrical.

Federation will pay the Insurance for the food stand manager and then cost them at the end. Cordell Sagler

made a motion to pay the Food Stand Manager, seconded by Heather Dregne. Motion carried. Food Stand

Manager-Deb Primmer will move the money (we made from the fair) from the food stand checking account to

the Federation checking account and will leave a balance in the food stand checking account to start the next

year with.

Nominating Committee: We need volunteers for the Vice-President and Secretary positions that will open in

January when President Jim Hawthorne retires and Secretary Tammy Sherry retires. If you are interested or

know anyone who is, please call the office.

Banquet Committee: We had discussion on the Banquet that will be held on January 13 or 20th. We will hold

expenses at $500.00. We encourage a 4-H theme having these materials on hand. Cheese, crackers, fruit, bars

and cookies, water, milk and coffee is the recommended menu. Clubs will bring cookies or bars. Joanne

Hornby makes a motion to accept these guidelines, seconded by Beth Lee, third by Kyle Moser. Motion

carried.

Old Business: The attendance requirements for clubs were discussed. The Federation will support each

clubs attendance requirements. If a club needs assistance they should contact the Federation. Motion by

Joanne Hornby, second by Cordell Sagler to accept these guidelines. Motion carries unanimously.

New Business: During 4-H week, we have given a Baby Basket to a Baby born at Vernon Memorial Hospital.

This year Retreat Ramblers will be presenting the basket. We had discussion on what to do during 4-H week,

which is held in October. Beth Lee made a motion that in the next year we will try something different and

will explore different options for the future, seconded by Kyle Moser. Motion carried.

Minutes continued on page 6...

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Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation Meeting November 14, 2012—Meeting minutes continued

North Central Regional Volunteer Forum Report: We had four people go to Wichita Kansas. They were

Johanna Schuh, Allison Hawthorne, Joanne Hornby and Colleen Pulvermacher. This year’s theme was the

Wizard of Oz Yellow Brick Road. Johanna said it was nice to meet other leaders from Wisconsin. They had

many activities that they could attend and she went to Robotics, Shooting and Rabbits. It was all fun and

interactive. Allison wrote a letter thanking the Federation for helping with the finances to attend this

Regional Forum. She went to workshops that talked about having a Project Day and would like to do one at

our Super Saturday and she learned how to build a picture board holder. Joanne Hornby attended workshops

that worked with T-Shirts, Quilts and Family History. They will not be continuing the regional forums but

will have state forums. Most of the people agreed that it should be continued because you learn so much at

these forums that you can use to take back to your states and individual clubs. They will have state forums.

Sounds like they all had a good time.

Award Selection was tabled because we did not have a list at the meeting.

Educators Written Report: I am teaching at a State 4-H Conference for youth development educators this

week. Lots has happened in the past 5 ½ weeks. Here are the highlights: The North Central Region Volunteer

Forum in Wichita was an excellent trip with lots of great sessions for educators and volunteers alike. Joanne,

Johanna and Allison will report on this further at the meeting. A few Youth Ambassadors did a presentation

for the Liberty Pole Boosters Club which was well received. I taught a session on cover letters and resume

which was attended by 6 youth. I had the privilege of being selected to teach at the National 4-H Agent’s

conference in Orlando. This was a very competitive process, with only 20% of teaching proposals selected.

The session I taught focused on best practices of volunteer development. Also at this conference, I accepted a

regional award on behalf of Vernon County 4-H for Excellence in Volunteerism. I submitted this award

application to reflect the way we utilize volunteer development resources at our leader retreats. The award

was sponsored by Monsanto. We should all be very proud of this accomplishment, as only 4 of these were

presented nationwide. The Badgerland Financial sponsored grant project was completed in October with the

help of a few youth, parents along with fairboard members who replaced a section of the grandstands on a

very cold morning. This $ 1,000 grant was part of the vote for your favorite county fair project. The banquet

committee has met and is planning the banquet for January 13th, with the 20th as a snowdate. They are

working on location. I have been working on the state youth leadership conference scheduled for Dec. 1st and

I am pleased that 8 Vernon County youth have signed up. I am serving as a co-advisor for Space Camp 2013

and have been working on that program as some changes will be in place for 2013. More details on this at the

December meeting. I have submitted a grant to augment the salary for the summer intern. The Tech Wizards

grant proposal is moving forward. I am now in the process of working with the county schools on this

project. Youth Leadership day (officer training) is set for Dec. 27th at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. The

Leader Retreat will be Saturday, February 2nd at Living Waters Bible Camp; both events are scheduled 10

a.m. to 2 p.m.

Next meeting will be on Wednesday December 12 at 7:00pm at the extension office. Bring snacks for after

the meeting. Heather Dregne made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Cordell Sagler. Meeting adjourned by

Vice-President Lee at 8:50 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Tammy Sherry, Secretary

Please Note Meeting Date/Time/Location Change:

The December Leader/Parent Federation meeting will be

Sunday, December 9th, 6:00 p.m. at the Jim Hawthorn Home.

The address for the Hawthorne home is S2024 Vang Rd., Westby.

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Animal Project News

Horse Project

The Horse and Pony project

monthly meeting was held on Sunday, November

18th at the UW-Extension Office. Youth members

attending were Jessica King, Eli Bolstad, Genevieve

Haugen, Angie Harnish, and Taylor Cowden.

Old business: Comment and Idea Cards can still be

turned in via email to Gail Bolstad or brought to the

next meeting. An inventory of ribbons will be done

at our January 20th meeting. A volunteer will be

needed to place an order for the upcoming

season. A thank you card will also be a our next

meeting for all members to sign thanking the Wild

West staff for all their help and donation to the

Horse and Pony Project.

New Business: Elections for officers will take place

at our January 20th meeting along with the planning

of our calendar for the upcoming events. The Horse

and Pony Project Requirements Contract was voted

on and approved for the 2013 year, this contract is

the same as the previous years and is due June 1st,

2013. A copy will be sent out to each member after

project enrollment forms have been recorded.

Our next meeting is scheduled for December 8th,

2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vernon County

Fairgrounds. The arena needs to be dismantled and

stored for the winter. Please bring cutters to cut the

zip ties. With help from everyone this should not

take us very long.

Gail Bolstad

Vernon County Horse & Pony Project Leader gailandaaron@yahoo.com

The Vernon County 4-H Leader

Parent Federation is looking for

interested adults to serve as vice

president and secretary

for the 2013-2014 term which will begin

with the January 2013 meeting.

The purpose of the Federation is to:

a. Assist the Vernon County University Extension

office staff in planning, conducting and

administering the 4-H program in Vernon County.

b. Set policies and provide financial support for 4-H

activities, trips and programs.

c. To serve as an advisory body to County Extension

personnel with regard to the county 4-H program.

The Vice President role is a two year term, the first

year being a support to the President of the federation

and the second year to moving into the President role.

Duties include:

Filling in for executive officers that may not be able to

attend a meeting, including leading the Federation

meeting if the President is not able to attend.

Serve as chairman of the promotion committee.

Assist in providing 4-H officer training.

Please consider:

--Consistent attendance at the monthly 4-H Leader

Parent Federation Meetings (currently held third

Wednesday evening of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings

last 1 –2 hours).

--Willingness to learn other officer roles.

--Provide leadership on the promotion committee and

in organizing 4-H club officer training.

The Secretary position is a two year term.

Duties include: Shall keep minutes of the meeting of the General

Membership and Federation Board meetings. The

secretary shall work with the Extension Office in getting

out special correspondence and communications as

necessary.

Please Consider:

--Consistent attendance at the monthly 4-H Leader

Parent Federation Meetings (currently held third

Wednesday evening of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings

last 1-2 hours).

--Attention to detail and accuracy are critical in this

position.

Please contact Jim Hawthorne, Federation President,

(608)293-0017 if interested in these important

positions by Friday, January 4th.

Dairy Quiz Bowl

Dairy Quiz Bowl is a team event

where youth demonstrate their

knowledge of the dairy industry

through lightning fast reaction to questions. This

annual competition held during the winter is open to

both junior and senior level participants. The

winning team in the Senior Division earns the right

to go on to compete at the National Dairy Quiz Bowl

Contest in Louisville, KY at the North American

International Livestock Competition.

This year's contest will be held on

February 2, 2013 in Portage.

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Join us for a day of fun! Enjoy an afternoon of tubing, broomball,

cross country skiing, and ice skating, with lunch and hot chocolate included.

This is a great event for:

Individuals

Families

Scout Troops

4-H Groups

Youth Groups

School Groups

Church Groups

Company/Civic Groups

Living Waters Bible Camp is located off State Highway 27, northeast of Westby, Wisconsin. The camp is

nestled in a peaceful valley and surrounded by steep wooded bluffs.

From the north: I-90 to Hwy 27 South at Sparta. Stay on Hwy 27 approximately 20 miles. Watch for sign

to Cashton. The road to camp is 5 miles past the Cashton signs, and 1 mile past the sign to Jersey Valley

Lake Park. The camp sign is on the right side of the road; you will turn left on Reo Ave; then follow the

signs near the end of the road. If you go too far on Hwy 27, you will end up at a stop sign at Hwy. 14. Turn

around, go back one mile.

From the south: Hwy 14 from Madison or Hwy 61 from Dubuque to Westby. From Westby take Hwy 27

north one mile. Watch for the sign on the left side of road; turn right on Reo Ave; watch the signs.

Activities Offered

Downhill Tubing

Cross Country Skiing

Ice Skating

Broomball

Living Waters Bible Camp

2013 Snow Days Schedule!

January 13—January 27

February 10—February 24

1:00 - 5:00 PM

Cost: $5.00/person (Max of $20/family)

CRAWFORD, RICHLAND AND VERNON COUNTY

4-H CAMP COUNSELOR APPLICATION

Open to Youth in Grades 9 - 12

Check your calendar and be sure you can commit to all of the following required trainings:

April 14 – Vernon County June 6-7, 2013 – Richland County

Meeting with chaperones: TBD – Crawford County 2013 4-H UPHAM WOODS CAMP

Wednesday— July 31st - August 2nd

COUNSELOR APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO: Vernon Co. Extension Office BY: March 1, 2013

Complete application and information will be in the January newsletter!

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Vernon County 4-H

2012 Special Leaders, Members and Families!

2012 4-H Leadership Banquet Sunday, January 13, 2013

1:00 p.m. Coon Valley Village Hall

108 Roosevelt St., Coon Valley

Hosted by Area #3 Clubs East Ridge Beavers—Enterprise Eagles Lucky Clovers—Mississippi Steamers

Freewill Donation

Call the Extension Office 637-5276 with your RSVP

on or before Monday, January 7th.

This is needed for accurate purchase of food, beverages etc.

Even if your club is helping host this event, an RSVP is needed!

Special Guests

Ag & Extension Committee Members

Special Leaders

Friends of 4-H

Volunteer of the Year

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One Year

Enterprise Eagles~

Angela Aspeslet

Lori De Pooter

Greg Haugen

Marie Haugen

Karl Henrichson

Sandra Klum

Keith Mathison

Hillsboro Hotshots~

Kimberly Lind

Lucky Clovers~

Derek Petersheim

Ralph Petersheim

Bethany Peterson

Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56~

Tricia Berg

Emily Nelson

Tonya Quackenbush

Leslie Schmitt

Mississippi Steamers~

Taylor Boardman

Retreat Ramblers~

Joann Schultz

Seas Branch Smithies~

Brook Brown

Springville Superstars~

Doreen Wruck

Vernon County

4-H Leaders and Volunteers ~

Thank You For All Of Your Support

Dedication And Year (s) of Service to the

Vernon County 4-H Program!

Five Years

Enterprise Eagles~ Cynthia Sikora

Greg Sikora

Liberty Pole Boosters~ Dan Diehl

Karri Yttri

Retreat Ramblers~ Gerrilynne Kunert

Kimberly Martinson

John Stilwell

Seas Branch Smithies~ Jill Bjornstad

Kelly Bjornstad

Ten Years

East Ridge Beavers~ Kristine Larson

Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56 Debra Primmer

Rainbow Reachers~ Alexander Bringe

Armand Bringe

Edward Fanta

Pamela Fanta

Seas Branch Smithies~ Teresa Gutenberger

Twenty Years

Liberty Pole Boosters~ Eric Yttri

Mississippi Steamers~ Ann Krause

Springville Superstars~ Julie Larson

Tewalt Toilers Kristen Woodhouse

Twenty Five Years

Hillsboro Hotshots Melissa Brey

Resource Leader Kathy Redington

Thirty Years

Resource Leader Sandra Marohl

Bill Marohl

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Belgium Builders/Davis Diggers

Ethan Maurer Drawing

Kellyn Maurer Photography

Bethany Mickelsen Home Furnishings

Graci Mickelson Cloverbud 2

Hayley Schipper House Plants

James Schipper Archery

Rebecca Schipper Photography

East Ridge Beavers

Anna Dregne Cloverbud 2

Alex Helgeson Dairy Goats

Arik Helgeson Cloverbud 2

Eli Jepsen Cloverbud 2

Jonah Jepsen Aerospace

Landon Klinge Woodworking

Lincoln Klinge Cloverbud 2

Enterprise Eagles

Brandt Aspeslet Cloverbud 1

Brigitta Haugen Cloverbud 1

Genevieve Haugen Cloverbud 2

Martha Haugen Houseplants

Alia Henrichsen Arts & Crafts

Connor Mathison Cloverbud 1

Noah Mathison Rabbits

Brittney Mislivecek Cloverbud 2

Katy Mislivecek Swine

Whitney Mislivecek Dairy

Jackson Servais Dairy

Sabrina Servais Home Enviroment

Zachary Servais Shotgun

Samantha Tunks Embroidery

Savannah Tunks Embroidery

Hillsboro Hotshots

Dane Bach Foods & Nutrition

Michaela Bach Music

Allison Brey Rabbits

Jacie Lind Horse & Pony

Adriana Reese Rabbits

Sasha Reese Community Service

Liberty Pole Boosters

Logan Ackman Cloverbud 2

Austin Christiansen Drama

Lexi Christiansen Cloverbud 3

Kai Clark Aerospace

Trula Clark Cloverbuds 1

Britany Deaver Home Furnishings

Brynn Deaver Drama

Abagail Diehl Cloverbud 3

Mike Diehl Beef

Rachel Diehl Cloverbuds 1

Steve Diehl Beef

Mallory Hanson Photography

Mitchell Hanson Photography

Allison Hardy Woodworking

Lloyd Dalton Hardy Woodworking

Shana Hardy Swine

Madelyn Quackenbush Foods & Nutrition

Avery Thurin Cultural Arts (Pillow)

Abigail Wileman Cloverbud 3

Austin Yttri Rabbits

Kiara Yttri Swine

Lucky Clovers

Mitchell Bass Swine

Jessica Bomkamp Quilting

Andrew Falkers Rabbits

Hannah Falkers Cloverbud 1

Joseph Falkers Cloverbud 3

Rachel Falkers Crocheting

Ryan Hannah Dairy

Tyler Hannah Dairy

Ella Lysne Foods

Brady Nigh Swine

Rachel Nigh Photography

Alicia Penchi Horse & Pony

Emil Walleser Beef

William Walleser Beef

Josie Wiltrout Horse

Madelyn Wiltrout Beef

Continued on page 12!

2012 Project Activity

Disc Recognition

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Mapledale Motivators/Route 56

Annika Berg Cloverbud 3

Madison Berg Cultural Arts

Max Dach Beef

Samantha Dach Scrapbooking

Brandon Haynes Dairy

Jonathon Haynes Dairy

Hunter Howell Cloverbuds 1

Ashley Keenan Swine

Christian Nelson Aerospace

Aleda Primmer Dairy

Christina Primmer Dairy

Elizabeth Primmer Flowers

Andrew Quackenbush Natural Science

Tyler Quackenbush Cloverbud 1

Joshua Rebhahn Rocketry

Aaron Schmitt Fishing

Kyle Schmitt Fishing

Mallory Schmitt Cloverbud 3

Chris Sherry Arts & Crafts

Clayton Slack Archery

Olivia Slack Photography

Darby Wagner Arts & Crafts

Michael Wagner Music

Ricky Wagner Woodworking

Savannah Wagner Music

Jenessa Werre Sheep

Mississippi Steamers

Sam Krause Dairy

Brigid Rem Rabbits

Maura Rem Rabbits

Katie Siler Archery

Nerison

Dustin Bekkum Swine

Evan Bekkum Cloverbud 3

Torger Bekkum Beef

Kenneth Berg Crops/Corn

McKenzie Berg Photography

Spencer Berg Woodworking

Alex Bolstad Archery

Elias Bolstad Cloverbud 2

Natalie Bolstad Photography

Alexis Dunnum Swine

Brittany Dunnum Swine

Agnes Falter Music

Dominic Falter Music

Nerison—Continued

Hannah Falter Foods & Nutrition

John Falter Cloverbud 1

Teresa Falter Music

Haley Fauske Sheep

Eva Gajewski Photography

Allison Hawthorne Beef

Claire Hawthorne Beef

Aubrey Jothen Cloverbud 1

John Lucas Vegetables

Jordan Lucas Vegetables

Darik Moilien Cloverbud 2

Hunter Moilien Swine

Bridget Palm Cloverbud 1

Christopher Palm Archery

Emily Palm Art

Michaela Palm Wildflowers-Env. Sci

Becca Seelow Arts & Crafts

Abby Stafslien-Dumale Photography

Derek Stafslien-Dumale Home Enviroment

Mari Stafslien-Dumale Photography

Rainbow Reachers

Paula Fanta Dog

Allen Fortney Cultural Arts/Legos

Carl Fortney Small Engine/Tractor

Ellanor Fortney Cloverbud 3

Eric Titel Swine

Retreat Ramblers

Drew Dravis Poultry

Ben King Vegetables

Jessica King Veterinary Science

Johanna Kunert Dairy

Sierra Martinson Rabbits

Grace Mitchell Arts & Crafts

Ella Penchi Cats

Emma Penchi Photography

Seas Branch Smithies

Nikki Barker Arts

Chase Brown Horse & Pony

Austin Brown Cultural Arts

Logan Gutenberger Dairy

Ryan Gutenberger Dairy

Courtney Moser Dairy

Riley See Home Improvement

Springville Super Stars

Katherine Larson Dairy

2012 Disc Recognition Continued!

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Internship Opportunity with Project Y.E.S!

Project Y.E.S! is a Department of Defense funded

national internship program engaging college students

in service to meet the needs of military families.

Specifically, Project Y.E.S! expands the resources of

the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) and other youth &

teen oriented programs. Staff interns are provided an

opportunity to give back to their communities and

country through a year of service.

Through the partnership with the General H. Hugh

Shelton Leadership Center, interns are provided first-

class youth development educational and facilitation

skills. In turn, they travel the nation delivering youth

programs at Yellow Ribbon programs, summer camps,

leadership summits, and other family programs.

Project YES! also serves as a career development

program. Staff interns are provided dedicated mentors

who assist in the exploration and development of their

career goals and in the completion of a career

broadening learning project. This is all accomplished

while meeting the critical needs of communities with

high rates of families impacted by deployments and

other military related absences. Applications will be

accepted through Feb 28, 2013 and students will be

notified of the status of their application by April,

2013. More information and application materials can

be found at http://militaryfamilies.extension.org/yes-

intern-program/application-requirements/. Please

contact JC Johnson at james_johnson@ncsu.edu or

919-513-3165 for further information.

Congratulations to all of our

Vernon County 4-H youth on

your hard work and

dedication to your 4-H

projects!

Discs will be awarded and handed out at

the 4-H Leader/Parent Federation Banquet

on Sunday, January 13th, 2013.

If you are scheduled to receive a disc

and are unable to attend the banquet,

please make arrangements for someone

else from your club pick up your award

for you that day!

2013 WISCONSIN 4-H ADULT ADVISOR OPPORTUNITIES

Love working with youth? Interested in aerospace? Citizenship? Leadership? International travel?

Wisconsin 4-H Wants You!

What opportunities exist? Citizenship Washington Focus bus trips to

Washington, D.C. (June-July);

National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia (late Nov)

Space Camp bus trip to Huntsville, Alabama (late

April)

International trips to Argentina, Australia, Finland,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, or Tanzania (summer).

Who can apply?

Applicants must be at least 21 years old (25 for some

international experiences) at time of trip.

Applicants must have completed the Wisconsin 4-H

Youth Protection program and currently be registered

as 4-H leaders.

What are the expectations of Adult Advisors?

Applicants must be in good physical condition to

withstand rigors associated with the trip. Expect

much walking on hard surfaces, handling luggage,

and sharing a sleeping room. Sleep deficit is

common.

Participation at scheduled teleconference

or in-person orientations is mandatory.

How much time does it require?

Most trips are for three to seven days but

international trips are four to eight weeks, depending

on the program.

What does it cost?

Registration, lodging and travel expenses are covered

for national trips; some meals are at the Adult

Advisor’s expense.

Selected international Advisors will need passports

and physicians’ reports; some fees apply.

What are some of the criteria

for Advisor selection?

Motivation

Experience

Gender

Geographic location

Interpersonal communication

Leadership ability

Previous travel experience

Complete information and applications are

available at the Extension Office and on our

website: vernon.uwex.edu

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State 4-H Group On-line Application Form is up and ready to go!

Attention all 4-Her’s in grades 9-13 interested in participating in one of Wisconsin’s 4-H State Arts Groups

for 2013. 4-H Art Team, 4-H Showcase Singers, 4-H Drama Company and 4-H Press Team can all be

applied for on-line at: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/State4-HTeams.cfm

Information, Job Descriptions, Photos, Video and Timelines can all be found there as well.

4-H members are encouraged to apply on-line, however hard copy forms are also available for those unable

to access the internet.

Application forms and audition materials are due January 28, 2013

4-H ArtBeat!

It’s time to break out to the new beat! The 4-H ArtBeat that is!

And once again……. there’s TWO! ArtBeat! North and ArtBeat! South.

Created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders, 4-H ArtBeat! is the introductory

program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication! 4-H ArtBeat! North is scheduled for Friday and

Saturday, March 8 and 9, 2013, at the Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek in Eau Claire County. ArtBeat!

South will be held March 15 and 16, 2013, at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells. The weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts

projects including music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more! Also the weekend will

feature some surprise performances created just for this year’s ArtBeat! 4-H ArtBeat! will be celebrating its

8th year! 4-H members will explore their own creativity while discovering the great variety of 4-H Arts &

Communication experiences available to them now and in the near future. Session leaders will be 4-H older

youth, adult leaders and 4-H staff members with a wealth of experience to share. Youth and adult

participants will rotate through a variety of sessions which are hands-on and active and held at various sights

throughout camp, including outdoors. Both youth and adult participants stay in the warm and cozy heated

cabins! Camp begins Friday evening at 7 pm and ends Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. The $50.00 dollar fee will include all materials and supplies, (including a very cool ArtBeat! backpack!)

special snacks, overnight lodging and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Why not get a whole carload of

youth and adults together from your county for some genuine 4-H bonding time? Come join the excitement of this opportunity available to some of our youngest (and often most

enthusiastic!) 4-H members! ***PLEASE NOTE*** The application process has changed from previous years. The following forms

are posted on the website along with the application form: Health form, Expectation form, Waiver form

and Standard Release form. These additional forms must be submitted along with the application form.

These forms are required for ALL participants - youth and adults (with the exception that the Health form

is optional for adults). All forms must be fully completed and have all the necessary signatures. County

staff should make sure application materials are complete before signing the application form and

sending the application materials to the State 4-H Office. Incomplete applications will be returned to the

applicant. Applicants will not be registered until their applications are complete including all necessary

forms. Register early! These camps fill up fast!

Registration Deadlines: ArtBeat! North January 25, 2013 ArtBeat! South February 1, 2013

Go here for more information: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/4-HArtBeat.cfm

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4-H ART TEAM

http://

fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

4-H PRESS TEAM

http://

fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

4-H DRAMA COMPANY

http://

fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

STATE YOUTH LEADER COUN-CIL

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/

youth/leadership.cfm

What is it?

State Art Team creates artwork around a theme for WI 4-H & Youth Conference. They design and organize the WI 4-H & Youth Conference Art Exhibit, recep-tion, and provide guided exhibit tours. They teach seminars and train to be peer leaders for coun-ty and regional events including the Wisconsin State Fair.

What is it?

The State 4-H Press Team of 14-16 youth photographers and videographers take digital photos and video clips of Conference events and group, and prepares a conference slideshow presenta-tion. The Press Team also partici-pates at the Wisconsin State Fair!

What is it?

An exciting opportunity for high school youth to serve as theatre ambassadors. At WI 4-H & Youth Conference, youth will share their skills through a performance and teaching seminars. The Drama Co. will also perform for the first six days of the Wisconsin State Fair!

What is it?

Wisconsin 4-H Youth Leader Council (YLC) are youth leaders representing districts throughout Wisconsin with the purpose to strengthen 4-H Youth Develop-ment programs by promoting 4-H, providing leadership at Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference, and communicating needs between local and state levels.

Application Requirements: Youth who are presently in high school are eligible to apply. Inter-ested youth must complete the on-line application available here: http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/ Just click on the appropriate tab

Application Requirements: Youth who are presently in high school are eligible to apply. Inter-ested youth must complete the on-line application available here: http://

fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

And send 5 candid photos of peo-ple to Press Team Director.

Application Requirements: Youth who are presently in high school are eligible to apply. Inter-ested youth must complete the on-line application available here: http://

fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

Just click on the appropriate tab

Application Requirements: Applicant forms are available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/youth/leadership.cfm Reference from local 4-H Youth Development Agent is required. Eligibility Re-quirements: 1. Completed 8th and not exceeded the completion of 11th grade

2. Elected to represent one of the six Extension districts

Time Commitment/Location: Prep weekend April 5-6, 2013),

Camp Upham Woods

June 20-23, 2013, UW-Madison just prior to WI 4-H & Youth Conference

WI 4-H & Youth Conference, UW‑Madison, June 24-27

Wisconsin State Fair, August 2013

Time Commitment/Location: Prep weekend April 5-6, 2013),

Camp Upham Woods

WI 4-H & Youth Conference, UW‑Madison, June 23-27

Wisconsin State Fair, August 2013

Time Commitment/Location: Prep weekend April 5-6, 2013),

Camp Upham Woods

June 20-23, 2013, UW-Madison just prior to WI 4-H & Youth Conference

WI 4-H & Youth Conference, UW‑Madison, June 24-27

Wisconsin State Fair, August 2013

Time Commitment/Location: Member Requirements

Fall Forum (Nov. 3, 2012), Spring Retreat (TBA, 2013)

June 23-27, 2013, WI 4-H & Youth Conference

Other Statewide events: WI State Fair, WI 4-H Foundation Fundraisers

Fulfill committee work

Application Deadline: January 28, 2013 Cost: $575

Scholarships available

Application Deadline: January 28, 2013 Cost: $475

Scholarships available

Application Deadline: January 28, 2013 Cost: $575

Scholarships available

Application Deadline: Sept. 1 Elections are held at Fall Forum Cost: $100, typically funding can be secured through your county’s Leaders Association.

Chaperone Needs: A minimum of one male and one female chaperone are needed for each of the April and June week-ends and Conference.

Chaperone Needs: A minimum of one male and

one female chaperone are needed for each, the weekend in March and Conference.

Chaperone Needs: A minimum of one male and one female chaperone are needed for each 15 youth for rehearsal and performance times.

Chaperone Needs: The Council has two adult advisors and support from the 4-H Youth Development Office.

For additional information contact: Christina Rencontre 608-262-1536

christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu

For additional information con-tact: MaryBeth Seib 920-296-2851

wi4hpressteam@gmail.com

For additional information con-tact: Christina Rencontre 608-262-1536

christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu

For additional information con-tact: Betsy Olson 608 723 2125

betsy.olson@ces.uwex.edu

2013 WISCONSIN 4-H ARTS PROGRAMS AND STATE GROUP OPPORTUNITIES

Here is a brief description of many key opportunities that are available for Wisconsin 4-H youth and adults in the Arts and on State Groups. In order to make things easier many of the deadlines for applying for these opportunities are the same.

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4-H SHOWCASE SINGERS

http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

For Middle School 4-Her’s

http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

Art Lab

For High School age 4-Her’s

http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

North & South

For 4-Her’s in grades 3-5

http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

What is it? Since 1987 the Wisconsin 4-H Showcase Singers have been dazzling audiences at the Wis-consin 4-H & Youth Confer-ence, the Wisconsin State Fair and more! The group is com-prised of 4-H members, high school age and older who perform “show choir” material.

What is it? A camp for middle school 4-Her’s in grades 5-8. Camp-ers are taught by older 4-H youth and rotate through each session. Sessions include photography, music, drama, communications, visual arts and juggling!

What is it? An exciting weekend of going “In-depth” with your favorite arts topic! Sessions will in-clude painting & drawing, the-atre, choreography, photog-raphy, culinary arts, leather craft, clowning, fiber art and much, much more!

What is it? There are TWO camps for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders. Sessions are taught in music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more!.

Application Requirements: Youth who are presently in high school are eligible to ap-ply. Interested youth must complete the on-line applica-tion available here: http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

AND Submit a DVD/Video of a mu-

sical performance that high-lights your singing & dancing ability.

Application Requirements: Applicant forms are available here: http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

Just click on the appropriate tab

Application Requirements: Applicant forms are available here: http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

Just click on the appropriate tab

Application Requirements: Applicant forms are available here: http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/

Just click on the appropriate tab

Time Commitment: Prep weekend April 5-6,

2013), Camp Upham Woods

June 19-23, 2013, UW-Madison just prior to WI 4-H & Youth Conference

WI 4-H & Youth Conference, UW‑Madison, June 24-27

Wisconsin State Fair, August 2013

Time Commitment/Location: Saturday and Sunday, October 2013 (specific dates TBA

later) Counselors meet for two days August, 2013 (specific dates TBA

later) and on Friday evening prior to Arts Camp, which is held at Camp Upham Woods, near the Wisconsin Dells.

Time Commitment/Location: Friday, February 22 at 7 pm. to Saturday, February 23 at 3 pm. 4-H Camp Upham Woods Wisconsin Dells.

Time Commitment/Location: Friday evening and Saturday, ArtBeat! North March 8-9, 2013, at The Beaver Creek Reserve, Eau Claire County ArtBeat! South March 15-16, 2013 Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells

Application Deadline: January 28, 2013 Cost: $575 Scholarships available

Application Deadline: May 1 - Counselors Sept. 1 - Campers Cost: TBA

Application Deadline: January 25, 2013 Cost: $50.00

Application Deadline: 2013 ArtBeat! North-January 25 ArtBeat! South- February 1 Cost: $50.00

Chaperone Needs: A minimum of one male and one female chaperone are needed for each 15 youth for all of the rehearsal and perfor-mance times.

Adult Leader/Chaperone Needs: Adults are needed to assist with leadership and chaperone roles during the camp and counselor training.

Adult Leader/Chaperone Needs: Adults are needed to assist with leadership and chaperone roles during the camp. Adults participate in leader training activities.

Adult Leader/Chaperone Needs: Adults are needed to assist with leadership and chaperone roles during the camp. Adults participate in leader training activities.

For additional information contact: Christina Rencontre 608-262-1536 christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu

For additional information contact: Christina Rencontre 608-262-1536 christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu

For additional information contact: Christina Rencontre 608-262-1536 christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu

For additional information contact: Christina Rencontre 608-262-1536 christina.rencontre@ces.uwex.edu

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DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Saturday Dec 1 Cedar Crest Ice Cream Contest—

Entry Deadline

Cedar Crest Ice

Cream, Cedarburg

Saturday Dec 1 Space Camp Deadline 4:30 p.m. UW- Extension Office

Saturday Dec 1 Youth Leadership Conference 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Chula Vista, WI Dells

Sunday Dec 9 Leader/Parent Federation Meeting 6:00 p.m. Hawthorne Home—

S2024 Vang Rd.

Thursday Dec 20 Youth Leadership Day -

Registration Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW- Extension Office

Thursday Dec 27 Youth Leadership Day 10:00 a.m.-

2:00 p.m.

Kickapoo Valley

Reserve, La Farge

Monday Dec 24 Office Closed

Happy Holidays!

Tuesday Dec 25 Office Closed

Tuesday Jan 1 Office Closed—Happy New!

Here’s What’s Cookin’

December Recipe

From the Kitchen of Joanne Hornby

Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders 4-H Club Leader

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Ingredients Instructions

1 lb pork sausage (I use half pork & half beef) Mix all ingredients together. Shape into small

2 1/2 C Sharp Cheddar Cheese—Grated balls. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a

2 C Bisquick or Jiffy mix broiler pan to catch the drippings. Serve hot or

1/4 C Water cold.

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