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“THERE ARE NO MISTAKES, ONLY LESSONS.” Author Unknown, Foundations II, Doorways published by the Noel Group.

In my opinion, one thing we don’t do enough of in 4-H is take time to celebrate

our mistakes. We take plenty of time to recognize first place finishes, blue

ribbons, and award selections, but celebrating our mistakes gets left out.

4-H members have the unique opportunity to try new things, explore their

interests and push their own personal boundaries. There are times when

things go right, lessons are learned and goals are achieved. In this case, we

have every reason to celebrate and we should.

There are also times when things don’t go right or a mistake was made that led

to a member not achieving their goals—but they may still learn valuable

lessons. Often times these occasions are not usually celebrated in the same

way as successes. But are the lessons learned any less valuable to our

members?

Parents and leaders— in this new 4-H year I challenge you to allow your

members to try things and allow them to make mistakes. Then, instead of

correcting them or finishing the project, help them discover the lessons that

can be learned.

Members—I challenge you to try at least one new project or activity that you

may not be completely comfortable with. You may make a mistake or two, but

learning from this experience is a valuable lesson that will help you as you grow

into adults.

4-H is an opportunity for members to practice “real life” in a safe environment.

I encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity and celebrate your

mistakes.

Sincerely,

Chris Viau Wood County 4-H Youth Development Educator

P.S.—I was going through old files and came across this article I wrote in 2011. I feel it rings true today and wanted to share it again.

Wood County

4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS November | December 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 4-H Awards Movie Morning ..... 2

Club Officer Training ................ 2

Shooting Sports Orientation .... 2

Leaders’ Association Elections 3

Mandatory Leader Training ..... 3

Christmas Roller Skating Party 3

4-H Clubs Grant Opportunity ... 4

P.A.L.S. Bowling Party .............. 4

Project Discovery Day .............. 4

Conservation Contests ............ 5

BIG M Training & International

Exchange Opportunities .......... 6

ALICE Report ............................ 7

Wood County Dairy Report ...... 8

4-H Week Lawn Displays ....... 10

Calendar of Events ................ 11

4-H Purpose:

Engaging youth to reach

their fullest potential

while advancing the field

of youth development.

PLEDGE:

I pledge my HEAD to

clearer thinking, my

HEART to greater loyalty,

my HANDS to larger

service and my HEALTH

to better living, for my

club, my community, my

country and my world.

WOOD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2018

ANNUAL 4-H AWARDS MOVIE MORNING On Saturday, November 10, join your friends at Rogers Cinema in

Marshfield for a special celebration. We’ll cheer our award winners on

and then enjoy a private movie screening of The Grinch.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m., awards begin at 9:00 a.m. with the movie to

follow.

The cost is $3.00 for 4-H members and certified volunteers, $6.50 for

friends and family. All are welcome.

No RSVP required. Concessions will be available for purchase.

WOOD COUNTY 4-H AWARDS & MOVIE MORNING

Have you taken on a youth leadership role in your club? Are you excited and a little lost, wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into? Not to worry! Club Officer Training is here!

On Saturday, December 8, we’ll meet friends from Marathon County 4-H and learn together.

The details are still being finalized on location and time, but put the date on your calendar and watch our

Facebook page for more details!

CLUB OFFICER TRAINING

SHOOTING SPORTS ORIENTATION The Central Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports season is about to begin! The 4-H Shooting Sports program teaches youth lifelong skills in a safe and friendly learning environment. We focus on safety and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment, but never forget the fun!

The orientation meeting is set for Sunday, December 2nd, at the Central Wisconsin Sportsmen's Club, 11841 Stadt Rd., Marshfield. An open house will begin at noon, allowing youth and their families to talk with instructors, browse equipment, and become familiar with the facility. The official meeting will begin at 1:00. Meeting attendance is required. This is how you register for the program and select the best practice times for your family. There will be six practices from January through March for archery, rifle, and pistol. Shotgun practices will be held during June and July.

Archery, air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, and shotgun instruction are all available. Participants are not required to own their own equipment. The program has loaner and rental equipment available.

This program is open to 4-H youth members in Wood, Clark, and Marathon Counties that are at least 8 years old and in 3rd grade. To participate in powder-burning activities, youth must be at least 12 years old and be graduates of hunter safety.

"Like" our Facebook page (Central Wisconsin 4H Shooting Sports) for more information, updates and reminders.


Each year, clubs are required to participate in annual leader training in order to maintain their chartered status. Trainings are targeted towards adults and older youth leaders - not just general leaders. We welcome and encourage all leaders to participate, learn, and help make their club the best it can be.

This year’s mandatory leader training, “All Together, Not All the Same,” will be held on Monday, December 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. The location is still being confirmed. Watch your email and check our Facebook page for final details. To make the most of the training, we suggest that you have 2-4 members from your club attend.

Contact the UW-Extension office to RSVP: [email protected] or 715-421-8439.

MANDATORY LEADER TRAINING

4-H LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS The Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association is an organization that provides leadership, direction, and financial support to the county 4-H program. Its members, made up of representatives from local 4-H clubs, meet six times a year.

The Association will hold its annual elections at their regular meeting on Monday, November 26. Nominations are currently being sought for the following positions:

President-Elect

Treasurer

Director at Large

Junior Fair Board Representatives

If you are interested in being nominated for one of these positions, please contact Christine Jensen with Shady Lane 4-H (715.486.6227 or email: [email protected]) or Connie Folz with Rozellville Rockets 4-H (715-387-0649 or email: [email protected]).

CHRISTMAS ROLLER SKATING PARTY All Wood County 4-H members, family and friends are invited to join Webster 4-H for their annual Christmas Roller Skating Party!

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Melody Gardens Skateland; 1200 S Oak Ave; Marshfield

$3.00 per person (includes skate rental)

Come dressed in your favorite Christmas attire!

Bring in a non-perishable food item and receive a prize!

If you have any questions, contact Krisann Mauritz at 715-387-0411.

mailto:[email protected]


PROJECT DISCOVERY DAY Project Discovery Day will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Mid-State Technical College in

Marshfield and we need YOU to make it incredible!

Youth and adult instructors are needed to teach education sessions. If you have an idea for a class you

would like to teach, you are encouraged to share your ideas. Contact Laura in the UW-Extension Office

with questions or ideas.

P.A.L.S. BOWLING PARTY Wood County P.A.L.S. invites you to join us for a great

afternoon of bowling at Rose Bowl Lanes in Marshfield on

Saturday, January 26th.

Pre-registration is required! You can register your team of 4,

or register individually and we will put you on a team. Each

team must consist of bowlers in the same age group: 12 and

under, 13 and older, or adult volunteers. You read that

right: Adult volunteers are invited to participate, however

youth teams will be given priority for lane space.

Check-ins will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the pins will start to fall at noon. The cost is $11 per person and

includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, and 1 pizza per lane.

To register, complete the Google Form at: https://goo.gl/forms/uTgm5m1tXltkF7Ir2 by January 4th.

Creative Arts Day will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Pittsville Elementary School.

It’s never too early to pick out the perfect play or monologue, so start planning today!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR 4-H CLUBS Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation has a Grant Program exclusively for 4-H clubs in their service area. Grants are awarded in the amount of $400 per club, to support clubs in youth development and to promote civic and leadership responsibilities.

To apply for a grant, visit their website at: https://mutualofwausau.com/community-involvement/ and download the form for 4-H Club Grant.

Grant applications are due to the Mutual of Wausau home office by April 1st.

https://goo.gl/forms/uTgm5m1tXltkF7Ir2

https://mutualofwausau.com/community-involvement/


Every year the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the NACD Auxiliary sponsor a

poster and speaking contest for area youth, focused on conservation topics.

The Wood County Land & Water Conservation Department sponsors local poster and speaking contests,

with the winners moving on to compete in area competitions and possibly advancing to state.

POSTER CONTEST

This year’s topic for the Conservation Posters is “Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper”. The rules for the poster contest can be found online at: http://www .co.wood.wi.us/Departments/LandConservation /Environmental.aspx. Gift cards and trophies will be awarded to the top posters. Poster size must be 14” x 22” or 12” x 18”. The posters may be dropped off at the Wood County Land and Water Conservation Department or mailed to: Wood County LWCD, Attn: Tracy Arnold; 111 W. Jackson Street; Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, by Thursday January 17th, 2019.

SPEAKING CONTEST This year the county speaking contest will be held on Thursday January 17th, 2019, at the Riverblock Building (111 West Jackson Street; Wisconsin Rapids, WI). The contest starts at 6:00pm. Students can pick a topic that deals with conservation and deliver a speech. Gift cards and trophies will be awarded to the top speeches. Information about the speaking contest can be found online at: http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/LandConservation/Environmental.aspx. Entry forms need to be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or dropped off (Wood County Land and Water Conservation Department, Attn: Tracy Arnold; 111 W. Jackson Street; Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495; email: [email protected]; fax: 715.421.8579) by Monday January 14th, 2019.

4-H members are encouraged to take advantage of these great opportunities and to tie them into project areas that they have selected, including conservation, communications or others.

CONSERVATION SPEAKING & POSTER CONTESTS

WOOD COUNTY PLAT BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS The 2017 Wood County Plat Book makes a great gift for that special person on your holiday gift list. Our plat book features both traditional maps and satellite images which are especially helpful for outdoors lovers.

Help Your Club: The purchase of these books supports Wood County 4-H! Clubs who sell plat books receive $5 for every book they sell. Proceeds from other sales go to the Leaders’ Association.

To purchase a 2017 Wood County Plat Book, contact either your favorite 4-H club or the Wood County UW-Extension office.

http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/LandConservation/Environmental.aspx






Essential Elements of Youth Development Training

Belonging, Independence, Generosity, and Mastery are the Four Essential Elements of Positive Youth

Development. Understanding these essential elements will help you in your role as a 4-H volunteer or

youth leader.

You will learn about each essential element in relation to youth of different ages and stages, from

kindergarten through high school. You’ll get ideas for improving your 4-H program by paying attention

to these essentials.

The training modules are available through 4HOnline and are appropriate for both adult and youth

leaders. To register, log into your 4HOnline profile and then click on “Trainings” at the top of the page.

Each module is 7-10 minutes long, and you can complete them at your own pace.

“BIG M”

4-H INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES Have you ever thought about traveling abroad? Are you interested in learning

about other cultures and lifestyles? Would you like to make international

connections?

If you said yes to any of the above questions, then consider participating in the

Wisconsin 4-H Summer Homestay Program in 2019! Every summer, WI 4-H

members have the opportunity to stay with a host family for one month in Costa

Rica, South Korea, Finland, or Japan. They get the opportunity to learn more

about another culture, share their own culture, enhance their confidence and communication skills, as

well as build lifelong relationships across the globe! So, why not enjoy a life changing experience that will

help you grow and gain a stronger global awareness?

This opportunity gives youth the chance to travel to a new country and experience a total cultural

immersion program by living with volunteer host families. Participants will experience all aspects of their

daily life to best understand their new host culture. The program is run through WI 4-H and States 4-H,

which have a network of international partners to plan enrichment activities for the delegates abroad,

such as cultural excursions, summer group camps and more. Youth are chaperoned by adult volunteers

who stay with other host families in the country during the exchange for support or assistance.

For more information visit https://wi4hinternational.org/homestay/ or contact Wisconsin 4-H

International Programs at [email protected] or call us at 608.262.2491. We look forward

to hearing from you soon, so we can help you start YOUR once in a lifetime experience!

Applications are due November 20th.

https://wi4hinternational.org/homestay/

mailto:[email protected]


Have you met ALICE? You probably already know ALICE without realizing it. ALICE lives in Wood County -

in every township, village, and city. ALICE is all ages, and is every race and ethnicity. We see ALICE every

day – hard workers who play a critical role in our economy, yet aren’t always able to make ends meet.

ALICE is ringing up our purchases, servicing our cars, serving our meals, and caring for our young and our

elderly, and more.

ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

The United Way is tracking ALICE - those households that earn

income above the Federal Poverty Level, but less than enough to

cover the basics. In 2016, 24% of households in Wood County were

ALICE households.

For more information, please see the ALICE Report 2018 at

www.usawac.org/alice.

Why are you reading about this in Youth Connections?

Because it affects families who are in 4-H now or who may be

interested in joining. The affordability factor is real. With one in

four households right here in Wood County barely getting by, a

few dollars may be all that is preventing youth from joining the

club or participating in a project meeting, the club trip, or camp. I

encourage you to start a conversation in your club – how can your

club support and welcome ALICE youth and families?

GETTING TO KNOW OUR NEIGHBORS

http://www.usawac.org/alice.


Submitted by Jerald “Jer” Lang

On July 31st, chaperones Jerald Lang and Susan Miller

took down 27 Wood County dairy youth and 39 head

of Dairy Cattle to the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy

Show. Everyone was put to work immediately washing

cattle, putting bedding pack down, setting up the

wonderful display and the many decorations and all

new signs were made above the cattle and on the

floor, which really turned out very nice, setting up and

organizing the tack room, setting up the new

educational display plus getting all the cattle checked

in. This took the complete day and even part of

Wednesday. Wednesday was a practice day for herdsmanship right up to 10:00 p.m. The night crew of

four take over at 10:00 p.m. and go to 5:00 a.m. when the wash crew starts in. Herdsmanship starts

around 8:00 a.m. and runs till 10:00 p.m. every day so the kids must keep everything pretty sharp looking

at all times, and they did the entire six days we were there. Was it perfect, close. We had many

compliments on how well our exhibit was and yet we did not place in herdsmanship plus we did not place

with our educational display either.

Thursday was Showmanship day and all of our youth participated. It’s tough!

The following exhibitors made it through the first heat: Kenni Bores, Lizzy Behlen, Amanda Gehrke,

Aaliyah Borchert, Sara Dorshorst, Brett Thiel and Wyatt Haumschild. All classes average around 18 to 22

youth. Then it’s the final heats in each age group and in the 14 year old group Aaliyah Borchert came out

on top. In the very final contest all nine age groups go against each other. Aaliyah did a great job but

didn’t make the top but she did receive a $500 check for taking her age group.

Friday and Saturday was the big show with Danish Judging and the results are listed on the next page.

All of the kids tried very hard to do well in there classes. Were there disappointments, absolutely, but

that is the way it is.

Sue and I are very proud of all these young exhibitors, they are our future and they will do well. Taking

everything in perspective we would rate the group 90% taking orders and following through with it. We

all learn from mistakes and we had a few. Saturday evening we had a wonderful pizza party and 3 trips

down the giant slide. Sunday was tear down day and we arrived back at the fairgrounds around 4:30.

Looking forward to 2019.

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR DAIRY REPORT


HOLSTEINS: 414 SHOWN

Wyatt Haumschild Sp. Calf 7th Elizabeth Behlen Su. Yearling 12th

Kaylin Gawlik Sp. Calf 15th Brice Thiel F. Calf 19th

Kendra Bores W. Calf 11th Claire Bangart Su. Yearling 12th

Sara Dorshorst F. Calf 15th & 2nd Bred & Owned Kendra Bores OL W. Calf 11th

Laney Schmitt W. Yearling 18th & 4th Bred & Owned Aaliyah Borchert W. Calf 1st

Rainna Simone F. Yearling 13th & 4th Bred & Owned Cody Bauer W. Calf 9th

AYRSHIRES: 45 SHOWN

Emily Pankratz Sp. Yearling 5th Faith Beining F. Calf 9th

Brooklyn Schwoerer Sp. Calf 5th Rachel Pankratz Sp. Yearling 4th

Brooklyn Schwoerer W. Yearling 2nd

BROWN SWISS: 87 SHOWN

Matthew Grossman 3 Yr. Old Cow 2nd Alysha Bauer Sp. Calf 5th

Brice Thiel F. Calf 12th Alysha Bauer Sp. Yearling 3rd

GUERNSEYS: 44 SHOWN

Elizabeth Pankratz 3 Yr. Old Cow 2nd Elizabeth Pankratz Sp. Yearling 4th

Shelby Lang F. Calf 5th & 2nd Bred & Owned Shelby Lang W. Yearling 3rd

JERSEYS: 84 SHOWN

Sydney Kauffman F. Yearling in

Milk

2nd Wyatt Haumschild W. Calf 5th

Sydney Kauffman F. Calf 8th Amanda Gehrke F. Yearling 5th

MILKING SHORTHORNS: 29 SHOWN

Kaitlyn Yahnke Su. Yearling 2nd Kaitlyn Yahnke Sp. Yearling 4th

RED & WHITE HOLSTEINS: 90 SHOWN

Hannah Hensel Sp. Calf 2nd & 1st Bred & Owned Emily Pankratz F. Yearling 5th

Hannah Hensel Sp. Yearling 13th & 4th Bred & Owned Aaliyah Borchert W. Calf 1st

James Pankratz Jr. 2 Yr. Old 3rd Brett Thiel W. Calf 22nd

Emma Bangart W. Calf 25th & 3rd Bred & Owned Morgyn Haumschild Sp. Yearling 6th


The 4-H Leaders’ Association meets on the 4th Monday of every other month at 7:30 p.m. All active 4-H leaders are welcome to attend the meetings; club representation is expected. The meeting location is subject to change based on availability. Check the website calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Upcoming meeting dates are:

Monday, November 26; Marshfield Ag Research Station

Monday, January 28; Location TBD

Monday, March 25; Location TBD

UPCOMING LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING DATES

We’re excited to announce that the Wisconsin 4-H license plate is now

available. Proceeds from the sale of every plate will shared between the

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and the county 4-H program. Please visit the

Wisconsin DMV for additional information: https://wisconsindot.gov/

Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/4hf.aspx

WISCONSIN 4-H LICENSE PLATE NOW AVAILABLE

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate National 4-H week in October. Your lawn displays were incredible! Many people enjoyed viewing your projects at local Wood County libraries as well.

Contest winners will be announced on November 10th at the Wood County 4-H Annual Awards and Movie Morning.

Check out a few of the submissions that our county clubs created:

To see larger, full color pictures, visit our Facebook page: Wood County 4-H, WI

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK LAWN DISPLAY CONTEST

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/4hf.aspx

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/4hf.aspx

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


NOVEMBER 2-4 Fall Forum Green Lake Conference Center

Green Lake, WI

10 Awards Movie Morning

8:30 am—11:00 am

Rogers Cinema

Marshfield, WI

20 4-H 2019 Summer International Exchange Applications Due State 4-H Office

22-23 UW-EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED

26 Leaders’ Association Meeting

7:30 pm

Marshfield Ag Research Station

Marshfield, WI

DECEMBER

2 Shooting Sports Orientation/Registration

12:00 pm

Central WI Sportsmen’s Club

Marshfield, WI

8 Club Officer Training

Time TBD

Location to be announced via email and Facebook

17 Mandatory Leader Training

6:30 pm—8:30 pm

Location to be announced via email and Facebook

24-25 UW-EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED

26 Christmas Roller Skating Party

6:30 pm—9:00 pm

Melody Gardens Skateland

Marshfield, WI

31-JAN 1 UW-EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED

For the most up-to-date list of events for Wood County 4-H, view our online calendar at:

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

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

Wood County UW-Extension

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PO Box 8095

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095

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WOOD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS How to Contact Us:

Telephone: 715-421-8439 Fax: 715-421-8476 Email: [email protected]

Toll-free: Marshfield: 715-387-3791 x8439; Pittsville: 715-884-6479 x8439; Auburndale: 715-652-2107 x8439

Website: http//:wood.uwex.edu Wood County 4-H, WI

Staff Chris Viau: 4-H Youth Development Educator; [email protected]

Laura Huber: 4-H Program Coordinator; [email protected]

Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association Executive Board Laura Strigel, President (Wood County 4-H Resource Leaders) Christine Jensen, President-Elect (Shady Lane)

Jodie Budtke, Secretary (Webster) Missy Kloos, Treasurer (Kountry Kids)

Jessica Lewer, Regional Fall Forum Representative (Marawood County Line) Becky Bauer, Member at Large (Golden Glow)

Jenna Snortheim, P.A.L.S. Representative (Kountry Kids)

Youth Connections is published six times per year by Wood County UW-Extension. The purpose is to provide 4-H volunteers,

members and parents with county, state and national 4-H program information. Editors: Laura Huber & Chris Viau. Address all

correspondence to Wood County UW-Extension, PO Box 8095; Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095. Youth Connection materials

are due the 10th of the month prior to publication.

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including

Title VI, Title IX, and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to

educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.

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