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THE VOICE OF 4­H Vernon County 4­H Family Newsletter

Vol. 2011 Issue 267 July

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Colleen’s Letter/Club News 1­2 Leaders Notes / Animal News 3­4 Horse Show /Canoe Camp 5­6 Shooting Sports Entry Form / Other 7­8 News / Regional Forum 9­10 What’s Going On? / Masthead 11­12

TABLE OF CONTENTS Clothing Revue/Club News 1­2 August Calendar / L/P Federation 3­4 Animal Project News/ Other News 5­6 Youth Ambassadors/Cloverbud Days 7­8 Wonders of Science & Rocketry/ Pie & Ice Cream Social 9/10 Junior Photography/Terrific Tuesdays 11/12 Pathway to Success/State Fair 13/14 What’s Going On? Masthead

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TAKE A

WALK ON THE

SIDE

2011 4-H Clothing Revue

WTC Campus Viroqua, WI

WILD

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Grades 9­13

Fanta, Patricia Rainbow Reachers Primmer, Aleda Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56 Primmer, Elizabeth Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56 Falter, Hannah Nerison Peterson, Bethany Lucky Clovers Young, Brittany Liberty Pole Boosters

Our 2011 Wisconsin State Fair Clothing Revue Delegates

Patricia Fanta Rainbow Reachers Elizabeth Primmer Mapledale Motivators/Route 56 Hannah Falter Nerison

Congratulations!

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Grades 3­5

Falter, Agnes Nerison Nelson, Christian Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56 Rebhahn, Josh Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56 Wagner, Darby Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56 Wagner, Ricky Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56

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Grades 4­5 Berg, Madison Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56 Falkers, Rachel Nerison Grades 6­8 Falter, Teresa Nerison Fanta, Paula Rainbow Reachers Haakenson, Roxanna Retreat Ramblers Primmer, Christina Mapledale Motivators/Rt56 Wagner, Savannah Mapledale Motivators/Rt56

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

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Springville Super Stars—Katherine Larson June—The June 6 th meeting of the Springville Superstars 4­H club was called to order by President Megan Bakkum at 7:15 pm. We welcomed the Koon Family to our club and they introduced themselves. Katherine Larson did roll call and the secretary’s report. The secretary’s report was approved as read. Megan Bakkum did the treasurer’s report and it was approved as read. Beth Lee gave the Parent Leader Federation report and Julie Larson gave the leaders update. Under unfinished business, Tom Lohr and Tim Eddy talked about the Brat Sale at Village Market and Nelson Agri­Center on June 11 th . It was announced that a county­wide baby sitting class is offered in the newsletter. Trent Mowery gave a report on the Syttendi Mai Parade entry our club had. Megan Bakkum talked about the 4­H Raffle Tickets and they were handed out. Julie Larson talked about the Cornerstone Christian Community service project. We will stain the front porch and paint the merry­go­ round. Watch your email to sign­up for the best date. Suzie Clements talked about the club going camping one night this summer. The Clements and Hall family have pledges, cans, treats and clean up for this month. Lead families for next month are the Lee, Kupjak and Lohr families. Wesley Oldenberg moved a motion to adjourn the meeting and Krista Hall seconded it. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm. After the meeting, John Dumars led the group in a archery presentation. Before the meeting we had a Dairy Dish Potluck to celebrate June Dairy Month.

Lucky Clovers—Brady Nigh June— The June meeting of the Lucky Clovers 4­H was held at the Zion Church. Work continues on our Service Grant to build a handicapped accessible bench and table for the Vernon County Fair Grounds. A club trip to Wisconsin Dells will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2011. The group will divide up between Noah’s Ark and Mount Olympus. Next meeting will be July 11th at the Sidie Hollow Park.

Seas Branch Smithies—Olivia Ahnen June—The Seas Branch Smithies 4­H club held a meeting on June 6, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Courtney Moser (our president was absent). The Flag Pledge was led by Brynn Cade and the 4­H pledge was led by Kaila Ellefson. The secretary’s report was read by Olivia Ahnen. The treasurer’s report was read by Brett Cade. We have an account balance of $1,462.98. For old business, Courtney Moser handed out the remaining project disks to members. Also 20 animals from our 4­H get to go on to the State Fair. In new business we discussed tractor safety and that will be held on June 8­10. Also the musical group will be hosting hamburgers in the park on Thursday the 10th at Davidson Park. June 8th is the last day for State Fair sign up. We also discussed raffle tickets for the county fair and each member is required to sell 3 tickets each. The meeting was adjourned. The night’s program was fair animal questions. We split into four groups and were asked questions. Nikki Barker asked us the questions. The servers for that night were the Schuh, Clark, Bjornstad, Nattestad, Barker, and Fremstad families. Because our next meeting was scheduled for July 4th, it was decided to move the next meeting to Monday, July 11, 2011.

FAIR REMINDERS!

Vernon County Fairest of the Fair applications available at the Extension Office. Entry Deadline Tuesday, July 5th, UW­Extension Office. Vernon County Fair Entry Deadline Wednesday, August 3rd 4­H members make sure and attend your club meetings for fair books and entry information! Your completed entries are then to be handed into your club leader. Entries are to be turned into the Extension Office by Club Leaders only. All Horse & Pony project members must turn in a copy of your current coggins papers with your entries. Dog project members must have proof of rabies and distemper vaccinations, and a 4x6 photo of him/herself with pet mounted on 5x7 tag board with your name, grade, dog’s name, age and breed. Cat project members must have a 4x6 photo of him/herself with pet mounted on 5x7 tag board with your name, grade, cat’s name, cat’s age and breed turned in with fair entries. Please refer to your fair book and animal check­in procedures.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1. 4­H Camp at Upham Woods

2 4­H Camp at Upham Woods

3 4­H Camp at Upham Woods

Fair Entry Deadline

4 Sheep Fitting & Showing Clinic— Fairgrounds

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7 Youth Ambassadors

8 9 10 11 12 13

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Last Day of Wisconsin State Fair

15 16Career Education: Classes— Western Tech College

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Leader/Parent Federation Meeting

18 19 20

21Youth Ambassadors

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August 2011

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Vernon County 4­H Leader/Parent Federation Minutes

Vernon County 4­H Leader/Parent Federation Meeting June 15, 2011 Present: Executive Board: Tom Titel­Rainbow Reachers, Jim Hawthorne­Nerison, Tammy Sherry­MM/Rt 56, Anne Marie Elwing­Lucky Clovers, Diana and Mark Leis­ East Ridge Beavers, Heather Dregne­ East Ridge Beavers, Deb and Aleda Primmer­MM­Rt 56, Cheryl Rebhahn­ MM/Rt 56, Kathy Redington­Hillsboro Hilltoppers, Joanne Hornby­ DD/BB, Forrest and Robert Krause­ Enterprise Eagles, Beth Lee­Springville Superstars, Tjark Sattler­4­H Summer Assistant and Colleen Pulvermacher, 4­H Youth Development Educator.

President Tom Titel called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Pledges were recited and introductions performed. Secretary’s Report –Beth Lee made a motion to accept the minutes from May 18, 2011, Joanne Hornby seconded. Treasurer’s report was reviewed. Forrest Krause made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report from May 18, 2011, Deb Primmer seconded. Motion carried. State 4­H recommends not publishing the amount of our treasury in the newsletter, but rather state that the treasurer’s report is on file and available for review upon request. Old Business: At the last meeting, the issue of staffing the food stand at the County Fair was brought up. Colleen said she would look into it and report what she found out from our fellow counties. Sixty eight counties replied about how scheduling was done at their county fairs. Most of them reported that the lottery system was used the most. At this time it is recommended that we focus on getting the new food stand built and after the fair then we will look at adjusting the schedule for next year. As the schedule comes out this coming year if there are any conflicts please contact Joyce Sheldon. State Regulations are that the kids need to be 12 years old and older to work in the fair stand. Deb Primmer asked if staffing the food stand could be brought up at the Leaders Retreat held on July 6, 2011, so that the larger clubs could help the smaller clubs. The consensus was to leave the schedule the way it is. Some questions where brought up about the booklet newsletter format last month. The print cannot be made any bigger that what was shown, and the paper would be all one color. More information is needed and so this was tabled until next month. New Business: The office at times needs checks issued and the treasurer is not available. A motion was made to have all the executive officers names on the card at the bank so they can sign the checks in case of an emergency. To do this the by­laws have to be changed. They were last changed in 2009. It was agreed upon to add a Section 5 to the by­laws. This will have to be read at two meetings and then voted upon. This is what will be added to the by­laws:

Section 5: In event the Treasurer is unavailable to sign checks; any of the other executive officers shall be authorized to sign checks in the event that they are needed.

We welcome Tjark Sattler our Summer Assistant this year and he has a busy summer ahead of him with all the things he has planned which he shared with the group. There will be a two hour training session on Parliamentary Procedures for the club youth and parents. They will have a one­hour training session and then the second hour they will have a friendly competition to see who does the best. Discussion on prizes was held. A motion was made by Jim Hawthorne to give each club $20 for participation in this training session. Heather Dregne seconded. There will be refreshments served. Tom and Jim volunteered to help with this training. Educator’s presentation – The IRS is making changes to the chartering process, which will affect all clubs . The leaders will learn more about this at the Leaders Retreat at the Blue Goose on July 6, 2011. Cheryl Rebhahn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Heather Dregne seconded. Meeting adjourned by President Titel at 8:10pm.

Ed, Pam, Patricia and Paula Fanta joined us at the reception for the presentation of the Scholarships. Forrest Krause from the Scholarship Committee presented the $300 Scholarships to Patricia Fanta and Aleda Primmer. Scholarship recipients who were not able to attend include Courtney Stilwell and Michele Gutenberger. Thank you everyone for the snacks that were brought.

Respectfully submitted, Tammy Sherry Secretary

Draft Draft

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Location: Vernon County Fairgrounds ­ Livestock Arena

Date: August 4, 2011 Time: 6:30—8:00 PM

Register by contacting Tjark Sattler, 4­H Summer Intern, by phone (608) 637­5276 or email tjark.sattler@vernoncounty.org.

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW­Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service, or activity.

Animal News Sheep Project

Sheep Fitting and Showing Clinic

Have your sheep showing skills became bah, bah, bah? Then the Sheep Fitting and Showing Clinic is the thing for you! This interactive clinic will teach you techniques on fitting your

market lamb correctly, and how to grab the judge’s attention in the show ring. The clinic will be taught by Tjark Sattler, 4­H summer intern. Minimum attendance of 10 required.

Wild West Days August 19th—21st, 2011

Vernon County 4­H Horse & Pony Project will again be holding a fundraiser during Wild West Days, so save the date and support your project and this community event! We are looking for very broke ponies for the pony rides. Participating at this fundraiser will fulfill 4­H Horse & Pony project members fundraiser/ sponsorship requirement. Contact Diane Strzeszewski to sign­up for this event. badaxecle@hotmail.com or 689­2439 before Friday, August 12th.

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2011 Wisconsin State Fair Champion Challenge

State Fair Champion Challenge is open to 4­H Youth invited by Wisconsin State Fair who placed either Grand or Reserve Grand Champion in their discipline in the

9th­12th grade division and displayed good sportsmanship/horsemanship at the previous year’s competition.

Congratulations Seas Branch Smithies 4­H Club Member

Meagan Bjornstad !!!

Meagan has once again been invited to participate in this event and will be competing in the Gymkhana competition and representing Vernon County at the Wisconsin State Fair!

Important State Horse & Pony Project Dates:

September 10 & 11 State 4­H Gymkhana West Allis State Fair Park

September 15 ­ 18 State 4­H Horse Expo West Allis State Fair Park

Horse Project

VERNON COUNTY 4­H HORSE & STATE QUALIFYING SHOW Judge Pat Stevenson SATURDAY, JULY 9th, 2011—9:00

AM Vernon County Fairgrounds—Hansen Arena

Complete show bill can be found on page 7 of the June newsletter!

Important Note: The July 4­H Horse & Pony pro­ ject meeting will take place during the lunch

break of the show on July 9th. Reminder:

meeting attendance is a project requirement in order to participate at Vernon County Fair.

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Vernon County Shooting Sports

Reminders: Practice Shoots—Sundays July 17th & August 14th— 6:00 p.m.

15th Annual Vernon County Shooting Sports Competition Sun., July 24th, 2011 Pre­Registration Deadline—Wed., July 19th Complete entry information in the June newsletter

Vernon County Fair Premium Shoot—Sunday, August 28th (Do not forget this is a fair entry and must be noted as such and turned in with other fair entries)

All practices, 4­H competitions & the Vernon County Fair Premium Shoot will be held at the Coon Valley Conservation Club.

Would you like your 4­H club meeting to run smoother? Have you thought about being a club officer but aren’t sure what all is involved? 4­H members age 10+ are invited to participate in the Parliamentary Procedure Training & Contest! This hands­on, interactive training will teach 4­H members how to lead an effective meeting, understand officer roles, and how to make an agenda, motions and get all members involved. The evening will end with a spirited competition in which 4­H clubs can win some cash! You do not need to be a current club officer to attend! Call Tjark, Summer Intern, 637–5276 by July 7th to register your club!

Location: To be decided, depends on # of clubs participating

Date: July 14, 2011

Time: 6:30 ­ 8:30 pm

Congratulations to the 2011 Vernon County Tractor & Machinery

Certification Class!

Thank you to all of our instructors, sponsors and volunteers who support this program!

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Great job on the spring Super Saturday and helping at the Dairy Breakfast:

Chris Sherry Alexis Dunnum Eric Titel Kyle Titel* Sophie Peterson Emil Walleser Katherine Larson Jordan Lucas Allison Hawthorne Mycanzie Foster William Walleser Josie Wiltrout Alissa Lucy* Becca Seelow Brittany Dunnum Noah Bentzler Kaitlyn Bringe McKenzie Berg

* special guest

Youth Ambassadors is open to any 4­H member 7th grade and older who wants to do things beyond the 4­H club level. It is easy to join! Simply contact the Extension Office 637­5276 and complete a Youth Ambassador contact sheet or you can find one on our website, http:// vernon.uwex.edu and you’re in, it’s that easy! Watch your e­mail for updates and details of upcoming events!

Meetings through the summer are every other Sunday evening at 6:30 unless noted otherwise, location will be included in e­mail announcements. Upcoming Youth Ambassador Meetings nights:

July 10th

July 24th 4:00 (note time ) Easing into Etiquette—Borgen’s Café, Westby

August 7th

August 21st

Canoeing will be Friday, July 29th, State Fair volunteering Aug. 13—15 (not confirmed yet). Watch your e­mail for full details as they become available!

To respect everyone’s time, youth must RSVP the Friday prior to each youth ambassador meeting by contacting the Extension Office, 637­5276. Minimum attendance of 10 required! Any questions can be directed to youth ambassador advisors, Vickie Dunnum, 634­419 or Tom Titel, 648­3227.

Meetings during the school year will be every other month on Sunday nights!

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Cloverbud Days:

What do caterpillars, rainbows, and bunny rabbits have in common? They are all part of this summer’s fun as Cloverbuds Magnify their Surroundings. You are invited to participate in Cloverbud Days. They will be held on 3 different days with each having a different theme. Cloverbuds can participate in as many days as they would like. Each day will have hands on and theme related activities. Don’t miss this warm weather opportunity for buggy, windy, and maybe even smelly fun! Minimum attendance of 10 Cloverbuds per day. Registration is due to the 4­H office by July 7.

Questions? Contact Tjark Sattler: Phone: 608-637-5276 E-mail: tjark.sattler@vernoncounty.org

Location: Eckhart Park in Viroqua Theme: Bugs Cost: $1 for each youth.

Date: July 14, 2011

Time: 9:00AM­11:00 AM

Cloverbud Camp Registration Form

Name:________________________________________ Grade (Spring of 2011):______________ (If more than one child is attending, write name and grade on the back of this sheet.)

Dates Cloverbud will be attending: July 14______ July 21______ July 28______

Parent/Guardian_______________________________________ I will be attending with my child (circle one): YES NO Address:_____________________________________________ Phone:_______________________

Allergies:__________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Person:______________________________ Phone:_______________________ All Registrations must be received by July 7th!

Make checks payable to: Vernon Co. 4­H Fee: $1 Per Day, Per Youth Send to: 4­H Cloverbud Camp ­ UW­Extension Office

318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392, Viroqua, WI 54665

For Financial Assistance, contact Colleen Pulvermacher by phone at (608) 637­5276

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW­Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service, or activity.

Location: Eckhart Park in Viroqua Theme: Life on a Farm Cost: $1 for each youth.

Date: July 28, 2011

Time: 9:00AM­11:00 AM Time: 9:00AM­11:00 AM

Date: July 21, 2011

Location: Eckhart Park in Viroqua Theme: The Weather Cost: $1 for each youth.

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Have you ever ……

wanted to build and launch a rocket?

wanted to whip up a batch of gooey slime?

wondered how wind turbines work?

thought science is so much fun that I want to explore more?

If you are in 3rd grade and up and have answered yes to these questions, you will not want to miss what is happening at the Vernon County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 27th!

Join us for hands on learning as we explore The Wonders of Science and Rocketry! We will start at 3:00 p.m. with rocket launching about 7:00 p.m. A light supper will be provided. Bring your cameras!

Cost for this event is $5.00 each.

Call or email the Extension Office with your reservation today! 637­5276 or cdaniels@vernoncounty.org.

Parent/guardian participation is needed and appreciated.

Please RSVP by Friday, July 23rd. Minimum registration of 10.

EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW­Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to

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VERNON COUNTY LEADER/PARENT FEDERATION PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:00 p.m.

New Commercial Building Vernon County Fairgrounds

Time once again to celebrate the spirit of our 4­H program, with fun, food and hear about our 4­H Youth award trip adventures !

4­H Award Trips Include:

National 4­H Conference—Washington D.C. Space Camp—Huntsville, Alabama

Citizen Washington Focus—Washington D.C. 4­H State Youth Conference— Madison, Wisconsin National Congress—Atlanta, Georgia

National Dairy Conference—Madison, Wisconsin

Each club is to provide at least one pie and a small door prize! Extension Office will award a major door prize to the club

with the most members attending the social!

Honored Guests: Vernon County Ag & Extension members Will Beitlich, Herb Cornell, John McClelland, Frank Easterday & Kevin Larson.

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Vernon County Fair Junior Photography Entry Information List for 2011

1. Exhibitors must be enrolled in the unit in which they exhibit. Pictures may be used from the last 2 years but may not be used if entered in a former Vernon County Fair. Do not repeat a photo’s use from one lot number to another. Do not enter 2 times in the same lot number. No captions or writing on the front of the tag board/poster board please. 2. When printing your photos at home use photo paper (if convenience allows, it is cheaper to print at a photo lab.) 3. Photo print quality will affect the placing of the ribbon. Don’t be afraid to refuse a photo printed at a photo lab if they are cropped improperly by them or are discolored especially black and white photos. Just tell them they are for a contest and could they please reprint them. 4. Red eye, contrast, sharpening, dodging and burning may be corrected but no other photo enhancements unless called for in the individual lot number. Please feel free to crop your photos to make a better picture. 5. Please trim the edges off the photos and do not frame or matt, this includes scrap booking styles. 6. Photos must be on tag board, poster board or heavy card stock. The heavy card stock comes in larger packages and is the right size for enlargements. No mounting, matting board, or colored paper please. Tag board must be white or black only. 7. When mounting your photos they do not have to be centered, you may move them to make them fit with the claim check. Please do not use two sided tape the photos fall off. You may use rubber cement, loop back regular tape or use scrap booking tape. Make sure the rubber cement has several days to completely dry. 8 Please put only the SMALL CLAIM CHECK ON THE FRONT OF THE TAG BOARD/POSTER BOARD with the photo. PLACE THE ENTRY TAG ON THE BACK OF THE TAG BOARD/ POSTER BOARD. Do not fold it and make sure tags are inside and not hanging off the tag board otherwise they cover other photos. You may trim the claim check tag to fit just please don’t trim off any information please. DO NOT USE ANY STAPLES! THEY SCRATCH OTHER PHOTOS. 9. Please place a 3x5 note card on the back stating what kind of camera you used, where you took the photo, what your setting was (portrait, landscape etc… or if you know the manual setting use that.) and a caption for the photo. 10. Small photos should be “3.5x5” or “4x6” but must be placed on a “6x8” tag board. 11. Enlargements of “5x7”s must be put on “8.5x11” tag board. There will only be 5x7’s this year instead of 8x10’s to make more room. 12. All these directions need to be followed in order to eligible for your photo to be selected in order to go to the State level of competition. Not following the directions can disqualify you or place at a 4 th . Awards: Award for the best 4­H Enlargement 5x7 inches from Cecil Chapin. This is the best photo that is chosen to go to State. Award for best photo for Class A, for Class B and for Class C. Superintendents’ Choice Award Three photos and one alternate will be chosen to go to the State Fair and will be kept at the end of Fair. Merits will be awarded equally to each age group/ Class. EACH EXHIBITOR MAY ENTER NO MORE THAN 10 PHOTOS TOTAL.

Complete entry information located in the Vernon County Fair Premium Book

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The 4-H Home & Family Committee Proudly Presents 4-H TERRIFIC TUESDAYS

It is Not Too Late Join our…

Westby Area High School ­ Home Ec Room Lower Level 1:15—3:45 p.m.

Cost: $1 per class to be paid that day. 4­H members can take any or all the classes!

• Topics subject to change July 5th arts & crafts—Registration Deadline June 28th July12th crocheting—Registration Deadline July 5th July19th sewing—Registration Deadline July 12th July 26th canning—Registration Deadline July 19th

Name:___________________________________________________________________________

Grade:______ Club Name_______________________________

Register for: ______ July 5th ______ July 12th ______ July 19th ______ July 26th

Phone Parent/Guardian can be reached:___________________ Parent Signature______________________

Email________________________________ Special Accommodations_____________________________

Food Allergies___________________________________________________________________________

* All sessions open to all 4­H members including cloverbuds. Class size limited to the first 24 who register. Please return the registration to the Extension Office, 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392, Viroqua 54665. Registration deadline will be one week prior to the class. Parents welcome as space permits. Please note that lunch will not be served.

EO/Affirmative Action employer, UW­Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make request 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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Pathway to Success — Career Education

Do you hear it? Opportunity is knocking….before you know it, you’ll find yourself applying for a variety of opportunities—­student council, award trips, academic awards, volunteer po­ sitions, national honor society, scholarships and eventually, a job. UW­Extension Youth Development Educator, Colleen Pulvermacher will be teaching a series of career education classes designed to help you learn to embrace opportunities with poise and confidence.

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Come to this interactive session to learn how to create a positive first impression. We will take an up close and personal look at dress, grooming, posture and attitude!

Past participants report that this class has helped them: Communicate better Resolve conflicts

Ask for a teacher or coach recommendation Apply for a leadership opportunity

Meet adults with ease Speak confidently

Western Technical College—Room 115

Tuesday, August 16th 10:00 a.m.—Noon

The Next Steps: Applications & Interviews

Opportunities for leadership, volunteer experiences, mentoring, and internships are out there. The key to opening those doors for these opportunities lies in writing, speaking and

interviewing skills. Join this interactive session to learn and practice these skills.

Western Technical College—Room 115

Tuesday, August 16th 1:00—3:00 p.m.

Minimum attendance of 15 required! Registration is easy, just contact the UW­Extension Office, 637­5276.

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WI Pork Association Offers $250 for Volunteer Groups at Wisconsin State Fair!

The Wisconsin Pork Association is looking for volunteer organizations, like junior leader groups, 4H clubs, or others interested in raising funds and having fun while doing it! WPA operates the Pork Schoppe ­ a food stand at the Wisconsin State Fair. Volunteers help in the kitchen assembling sandwiches and at the front counter with sales to customers. Approximately 15 volunteers are needed for a shift. Perks include: $250 to the vol­ unteer organization, admission into the fair, paid parking, hat, t­shirt, and delicious pork! Partial shifts are also available ­ if you can get around 8 people, we'll find

another group to match you with. For more details, contact WPA at 1­800­822­7675, or wppa@wppa.org.

Jr. Dairy Exhibitors

Gutenberger, Michele Gutenberger, Ryan Gutenberger, Logan Hall, Brianna Hall, Krista Hardy, Allison Hardy, Shana Landis, Arlisa Landis, Colin Larson, Katherine Larson, Thomas Lepke, Lily Leum, Jacob McClelland, JJ McClelland, Josh McClelland, Jozie Moser, Courtney Moser, Logan Swenson, Kathryn Thompson, Leif Wendorf, Katie

Best wishes to Vernon County 4­H 2011 State Fair delegates….

Jr. Beef Exhibitors

Allison Hawthorne Claire Hawthorne

Jr. Swine Exhibitor

Allison Hawthorne

Musical

Seas Branch Smithies 4-H Club

Clothing Revue

Patricia Fanta Elizabeth Primmer Hannah Falter

Champion Challenge

Meagan Bjornstad

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WHAT’S GOING ON? ­ Dates and Deadlines

DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Monday July 4 Office Closed—Happy 4th of July!

Tues July 5 Terrific Tuesday 1:15—3:45p.m. Westby High School

Tues July 5 Fairest of the Fair—Entry Deadline 4:30 p.m. UW­Extension Office

Wed July 6 Leaders Retreat 10:00 a.m.— 2:00 p.m.

Blue Goose Pizza, Rural La Farge

Sat July 9 Vernon County Horse & Pony Project State Qualifying Horse Show

9:00 a.m. Vernon Co Fairgrounds, Hansen Arena

Tues July 12 Terrific Tuesday 1:15—3:45p.m. Westby High School

Thurs July 14 Parliamentary Procedure—Training and Contest

6:30—8:30 p.m. To Be Determined

Thurs July 14 Cloverbud Days 9:00—11:00 a.m.

Eckhart Park, Viroqua

Sun July 17 Vernon County Shooting Sports— Practice Shoot

6:00 p.m. Coon Valley Conservation Club

Tues July 19 Terrific Tuesday 1:15—3:45p.m. Westby High School

Wed July 20 Leader/Parent Federation Pie & Ice Cream Social

7:00 p.m. Fairgrounds

Thurs July 21 Cloverbud Days 9:00—11:00 a.m.

Eckhart Park, Viroqua

Tues— Thurs

July 20— 22

Farm Technology Days Pierce County

Wed July 20 Vernon County Shooting Sports Competition­Pre Reg Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW­Extension Office

Sun July 24 Vernon County Shooting Sports Competition

11:00 a.m. Coon Valley Conservation Club

Sun July 24 Youth Ambassadors—Easing Into Etiquette

4:00 p.m. Borgen’s Café, Westby

Tues July 26 Terrific Tuesday 1:15—3:45p.m. Westby High School

Tues July 26 Camp Counselor & Chaperone Mandatory Meeting

7:00—8:30p.m. Crawford County Fairgrounds

Wed July 27 Wonders of Science & Rocketry 3:00—9:00 p.m. Commercial Building, Fairgrounds

Thurs July 28 Cloverbud Days 9:00—11:00 a.m.

Eckhart Park, Viroqua

Friday July 29 Youth Ambassadors Canoe Trip 9:00 a.m. Kickapoo Valley Reserve

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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

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limita­ tions 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 activ­ ity so that proper arrangements can be made.

UW­Extension Office Vernon County 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392 Viroqua WI 54665 Tel (608) 637­5276 Fax (608) 637­5504 Web Page: http://Vernon.uwex.edu

VERNON COUNTY UW­EXTENSION STAFF

Colleen B Pulvermacher Karen Ehle­Traastad 4­H Youth Development Educator Family Living Agent, Department Head colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu karen.ehle­traastad @uwex.edu

Timothy K Rehbein Sonya Lenzendorf Agriculture Agent WNEP Coordinator, timothy.rehbein@ces.uwex.edu sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu

Cindy Daniels, 4­H Secretary Brenda Adams, Ag & Family Living Secretary cynthia.daniels@ces.uwex.edu brenda.adams@ces.uwex.edu

4­H Focuses on…..

NON PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE

PAID VIROQUA WI

PERMIT NO. 70

•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

“THE VOICE OF 4­H” Vernon County 4­H Family Newsletter

Published monthly for 4­H families & friends Vernon County