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Clark County CloverLeaf Christine Hollar, 4-H Youth Development chris.hollar@ces.uwex.edu Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us

Reminders from the October Issue

P. 4 Officers Training - November 15th 3 to 7p we need 5 clubs to sign up by November 12th. P. 9 Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Contest entries due December 1st P. 11 Go Global with 4-H International Immersion Programs in 2016

Plat Book Photo Competition

The Plat Book Committee is in need of a color photo for the 2017 Clark County Plat Book front page. Picture submissions are due electronically to the UW-Extension office by December 1st at 11:59pm. The Plat book committee will select the top entry.

Rule Guidelines 1. The picture must be taken in Clark County 2. Individual must be an active member in 4-H 3. The Individual must be 19 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2015 4. Information to accompany the digital picture:

Location of where the picture was taken The individual taking the picture (name, grade

and age)

Questions please contact Agent Hollar 715-743-5121.

4-H Re-enrollment ends October 31st

How do you know you haven’t re-enrolled - you are no longer receiving the CloverLeaf in your mailbox.

Individuals NEW to 4-H can enroll ALL YEAR - however, if they want to participate in the Fair and 4-H Softball they must be enrolled by APRIL 1, 2016 Individuals who register after April 1st can participate in club activities and enjoy the fair as a spectator. Note: The April 1st re-enrollment deadline is set by Agent Hollar in consultation with the Administrative Assistant. If a grievance is filed regarding a late enrollment the decision is made by Agent Hollar, in consultation with our Regional 4-H Liaison Representative. To appeal this decision you would go to the Wisconsin State Program Director of 4-H Youth Development.

Parents we NEED

You to make our 4-H clubs GREAT!

Attend meetings and events with your

loved ones, please do not drop them off

and leave - your help is sincerely needed at

the meeting.

Arrange for members to get to meetings and events, look at car pool options

Help plan the yearly program so you are invested in the program, share your talents

and skill set

Encourage record keeping of your loved one’s involvement in activities, projects, speeches & demonstrations, and extra curricular activities

4-H comes alive through PARENT involvement!

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Table of Contents Page 1......................................................................... Parents—We Need You Platbook Photo Competition 4H Enrollment Ends Page 2.................................................................................................... Pop Quiz Agent Hollar Page 3............................. 4H Youth Awards Recognition Banquet Pictures Page 4........................................... State Show—Pleasure Horse Participants Joint Leaders Meeting Updates Page 5................................................ Market Beef / Dairy Beef Information Page 6........................ Perspective in Photography / Photography Meeting Page 7............................................ Youth Leadership Derby / April 16—17 Junior Leader Report Sesquicentennial & Century Farm-Home Applications Page 8........................................................ WI Pork Association Scholarships Swine Weigh In Now Allowed Page 9—10 ......................................................... Discovery Day Information Page 11—12 .......................................Leaders Federation October Minutes Page 13—14 ................................................................................. 4H Calendars Page 15 .............................................................................................. Club News Page 16 ............................ Do You Know What’s In Your Drinking Water 4-H Horse Project Fundraiser

Pop Quiz What do these themes have in common?

Reese Peanut Butter Cup

Gilligan’s Island Announcements

The first person to email Agent Hollar will win a surprise. The answer must be in the form of a question. I will give you one more hint:

What is _ _ _ _!

Agent Hollar Here, Can you believe we are at the end of October getting used to these crisp fall days. Daylight savings time is around the corner which allows more time for star gazing. You ever wonder why the stars are so much more brilliant when you are standing in 30 degrees below zero temperatures. November is about giving Thanks . I am thankful for all the charters I have received. I haven’t read them yet but will before November 15th. I know the added requirements of your secretaries minutes and treasurers reports were a challenge but hopefully that will become smoother as we move through this coming year. I am thankful for the record books we did receive and look forward to more in 2016 - record keeping is an important life skill, so is cursive writing which is no longer being taught in school. I personally will give out awards for any record book turned that has been completed in cursive writing. The educational system is failing us there. I am thankful the amazing amount of work each of you put in “to make the best better” for our youth. It is difficult to see those successes through the everyday challenges but they are there. We just need to open our eyes to see them. Many blessings.

Hollar Out

Have You Cashed Your

Fair Check Yet?

YOU MUST CASH YOUR FAIR CHECK BY NOVEMBER 20

or it will be voided and not replaced.

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4-H Youth Awards Recognition Banquet!

Younger Youth Award (present at banquet): Emma Batteen, Mark Jorgensen, Landyn Johnston, Quinn Hatlestad and Connor Simington

OS Record Book Award (younger): Nicolas Stiemann, Brandon Jakobi and Isaac Jakobi

4H Volunteer Award: Ellen Niemi

4-H Key Award Winners: Bryce Niemi, Bryann Lewien, Nathan Stiemann and Kathryn Lampi

County-Wide Volunteer Award: Jessica Thomas

4H Alumni Award: Katie Hatlestad

Younger Youth Award (present at banquet): Emma Batteen, Mark Jorgensen, Landyn Johnston, Quinn Hatlestad and Connor Simington OS Record Book Award (older): Angie

Verges and Rachel Stiemann

OS 4H Family Award: Melissa Brecke and Morgan Hanson (missing is Shayne Hanson)

Citizenship Award: Erica Arndt

4H Graduate (present at banquet): Logan Jansen and Bryce Niemi

OS Dairy Exhibitor: Kaitlin Artac

Intermediate Achievement Award: Brooke Magnus and Matthew Fischer

Secretary Book Award: Rachel Stiemann and Emma Lara

Club Scrapbook Award (Reseburg Ramblers): Emily Micke, Maddie Micke,and Holly Noah

Youth Leadership Award: Matthew Fischer and Rachel Stiemann

4H Graduate (present at banquet): Logan Jansen and Bryce Niemi

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State Horse Show Pleasure Show Participants

Pictured from left to right are: Ashleigh Sternitzky (Chili) Brooke Magnus (Lucky Clovers) Torie Opelt (Greenwood Satellites) Thanks for representing Clark County!

Joint Leaders Meeting Updates Volleyball Tournament - March 5 & 6 Judy Morrow connected with Neillsville High School. They dropped the $285 charge to utilize the fieldhouse. As long as we do a phenomenal job in cleaning up after ourselves.

Bruce Mound 4-H Fun Night Upon a closer look at the Bruce Mound Ski Hill brochure and talking with people in the office. Saturday and Sunday evenings are also open to rent the whole ski hill for $500. At the November 10 Leaders Federation Executive Board meeting dates will be identified as options.

Lock In at the YMCA in Marshfield Lock in’s are possible at the YMCA. We could book a Friday night at 9pm to Saturday 8am OR Saturday night at 8pm to Sunday 8am. The initial cost is $500 and we must have 50 people in attendance. Each person over 50 would we would pay an additional $7. The staff charge would be an additional $150 along with a cost of a lifeguard. We would need to swim early in the evening or around 6 in the morning. For an additional fee we could use their slides and Wibbit which are water play activities.

Update on Awards Committee Structure The awards committee will be a 2-year commitment by a designated club leader. Nine (9) of the 18 clubs will be represented on the awards committee.

2016 Leaders Federation Executive Board Returning Members to the Board: Marla Lampi Heather Durrstein, Cindy Hohlstein, Judy Morrow, Morgan Hanson, Brittany Artac, and Hanna Durrstein.

Welcome to new & re-elected members: Bryana Meyers, Dawson Gerhardt, Topanga Hanson, Cassie Elmer, Lisa Artac, and Melissa Brecke

The November 10th meeting at 6:30 pm at ADS will involve election of officers. All are welcome.

2016 & 2017 2018 & 2019

Beaver Center/Jolly Workers Chili Greenwood Satellites Happy Valley

Parks Happy 13 Town & Country Partners Thorp Pine valley

Pleasant Ridge

Christie Mounders (Joan Buchholz) Clover Patch Kids Loyal Lads & Lasses (Liz Rueth) Lucky Clovers (Susan Stiemann/Judy Morrow)

Woodgrove Workers (Barb Finkelson) Maplewood Badgers Willard/Braun

Town & Country Clovers

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*Snow date will be February 6

All participants must notify the UW-Extension Office by January 20 if they will be bringing animals to the weigh-in.

If you will be late or not coming to weigh-in please call 715-937-4806

1. In order to sell a market animal at the sale the participant must show animal in showmanship 2. Dairy steer must contain 100% of one of the following breeds or any cross of these five: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss,

Guernsey, Holstein, or Jersey dairy breeds. All other breeds or crosses will compete as beef. Any steer in question can be blood or DNA tested.

3. Only calves born after January 1, preceding year will be allowed to participate. The committee reserves the right to mouth any animal in question. All beef and dairy beef males must be castrated. All animals dehorned at time of initial weigh-in.

4. Minimum weight on fair entry day will be 1,000 pounds for beef and dairy beef. Maximum initial weigh-in weight will be 1,100 pounds. All animals must be reasonably clean at time of final weigh-in.

5. To be eligible for livestock sale animals must have a minimum of 2# per day rate of gain. 6. All sale animals are eligible for rate-of-gain. Only low choice or higher beef making the sale will be eligible for

Grand or Reserve Champion for total performance. 7. All steers must be weighed during the designated weigh-in dates. Registered participants will be informed of the

date, time and location of weigh-ins. 8. A total of five (5) head may be weighed and registered at initial weigh-in date per youth. 9. No re-weighs will be allowed! 10. All beef animals will be identified by ear tag(s) and a metal ear-tag at the time of the initial weigh-in by members of

the beef committee. If tags are lost prior to the fair participant must notify the beef committee chairperson or the Extension Office immediately.

11. All animals showing must be shown with a show halter and a show stick. Rope halters will not be allowed. 12. Only appointed ring men are allowed in the ring. No parents/guardians are allowed in the ring during the show. 13. Any unruly animal can be disqualified from the show and/or sale at the discretion of the beef committee and

executive committee. 14. If you do not want to sell your animal, the beef committee chairperson and co-chairperson must be notified at final

weigh-in. Note: Grand and Reserve Champion animals must sell (refer to #15 in general rules) 15. All beef animals must be double tied with rope halter and neck strap through the entire length of fair. 16. Beef will be sold by judges live grade—not real time grade. 17. Premises ID information will be needed on initial weigh-in forms. 18. “Country of Origin” (COO) affidavit must be turned in at initial weigh-in date. 19. FLOATER ANIMALS: If several youth within one family (brother/sister) weigh in one (1) animal each, they may

weigh-in and share an additional animal with one or more family members for their second animal. Floater animals must be identified for all family members who are sharing this animal. You cannot have a floater animal if you weigh in two or more animals per species. All floater animals must be identified on all weigh-in forms if they are shared with family members. If the floater animal is not identified on all forms the participant with the floater animal identified will be allowed to use the floater animal. See general rule #24 for examples.

Initial Weigh-In January 30*

10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Curtiss Sale Barn

Fair Weigh-In August 10

12:00—3:00 p.m. Clark County Fairgrounds

Beef Barn

Attention Market Beef/Dairy Beef Exhibitors

THE COMPLETE SET OF RULES / REGULATIONS WILL BE PRINTED IN JANUARY

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Perspective in Photography

This year, I hope to highlight the topic of Perspective in photography. This month, we will learn what is perspective and what a bird’s eye and bugs eye perspective are.

First, what is perspective? Perspective refers to the relationships between objects in a photograph, such as the relative dis-tance and size of objects in a photograph. I also like to think of it as how we view the scene. In real life, we live in a 3-dimensional world, where there is length, width, and depth. In a photo there are only 2 dimensions—the picture is flat. To help photography “come to life” we must try to give a sense of depth. This is done in a variety of ways and helps turn good photos into outstanding photos.

For instance, as you take your fall scene photos if you are doing a landscape scene try to include something in the foreground as well as the background to create depth. See the following webpage for examples:

http://digital-photography-school.com/include-the-foreground-for-dramatic-landscapes/

Bug’s and Bird’s Eye View: (not pictures of bug’s and bird’s eyes…) To create photos for these fair book categories think of the perspective of each of the creatures: bugs generally are low to the ground, and close up to things. Your Bug’s Eye View photos should be close-ups, and/or from the ground looking up. Think about where a bug might be, and what a scene might look like to it. Lay on the ground, get up close, and play around with different views. For the Bird’s Eye View you are looking down from above. Ask yourself what would a bird see when it is flying or perched high in a tree? Generally, you are looking at distances and/or the ground, and from a higher point than normal. Try looking out a second story window at the ground, or use a ladder (with an adult assisting), or climb on some playground equipment. You still need to include some sort of interesting objects in the photo, but the perspective you use is important for these two categories.

For more information about perspective, and a sneak-peek at what might be covered in the next few months, check the following website for information or search for photography, perspective:

http://photoinf.com/General/NAVY/Perspective.htm

A Photography Project meeting has been scheduled for:

Sunday, November 15 3:00—4:30 p.m. Rasmussen's home W6126 Sladich Road, Greenwood Rasmussen’s have some nice outside areas to use for photos, weather permitting - please dress for outside (unless it is raining or otherwise poor weather, and then we will be inside). Bring your cameras and be ready to snap some great pictures! Directions to the Rasmussen's home: 1. From the north end of Greenwood take Hwy G west 1 mile 2. Turn south (left) on River Ave/Sladich Rd (landmark is Clark Electric sign on corner) 3. Go 1 mile to their house: Please RSVP to mkjorgensen96@gmail.com or call 715-743-6965. Don't forget to sign up for the Photography class at Discovery Day too!

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Youth Leadership Derby Sponsored by Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW)

“Save the Date!” April 16 & 17th

The Youth Leadership Derby, will be held on April 16 and 17 at Brillion High School. This lock-in style event is perfect for youth who have an interest in large animal science, production agriculture, dairy food production, agriculture business, and hands-on learning.

Many people overlook the career opportunities that are associated with our state’s $26.5 billion dairy industry. You don’t need to be from a farm to be part of this vibrant industry – one that has steadily provided jobs and careers in this state through every economic cycle. Students who attend PDPW’s Youth Leadership Derby will learn about 15+ careers and experience:

Holsum Dairy’s 72 stall rotary parlor, methane digester and other modern dairy technologies. Dissect alongside veterinarians Choose from industry related break-out sessions Group activities to increase confidence and leadership skills including Comedy Sportz improv Hear amazing featured speakers including Sam Glenn, NCAA Track Star Ed Slowikowski Alice in Dairyland!

All of this takes place at Brillion High School beginning Saturday, April 18 and concluding on Sunday, April 19. The cost is $79/student for students ages 15-18. Youth Leadership Derby provides a safe, energetic and fun learning environment.

For more information please contact:

Tracy Propst

800-947-7379

tpropst@pdpw.org

2016 Sesquicentennial and Century Farm & Home Programs Applications Deadline to apply is March 1, 2016

The UW-Extension Office has applications available for the 2016 sesquicentennial and Century Farm & Home Programs. In 2015, 160 property owners were honored at the Wisconsin State Fair as part of an awards program.

If additional information is needed please contact:

Jill Albanese 414-777-0580 jill.albanese@wistatefair.com

Junior Leader Meeting (held October 25th) Identified 2 dates for Bruce Mound 4-H Bash January 30 or February 13th

Youth volunteered to paint faces at Optimist Christmas Party on December 12th

Volunteering at Discovery Day, December 29th

Laid foundation for April 9th Cloverbud Challenge from 1p to 4p. Location TBA

Next meeting November 22nd ADS at 7pm

Planning for Cloverbud Challenge bring ideas and game plan with you to discuss!

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Wisconsin Pork Association Offers Scholarships Deadline December 4th

The Wisconsin Pork Association is offering scholarships to high school seniors and college students. Students with a sincere interest in the swine industry are encouraged to apply. Wisconsin Pork Association Scholarship Open to high school seniors pursuing post high school education in agriculture. Preference will be given to those students possessing leadership abilities and a sincere interest in the swine industry. Five finalists will be selected from the applications received to compete for the $500 scholarship, with each finalist

receiving $250 for their participation. An interviewing committee will select finalists. Application is posted on www.wppa.org Whitmore Memorial Scholarship Applicants must be a registered junior or senior at one of the following University of Wisconsin campuses Madison, Platteville, or River Falls. This is a $500 scholarship, and priority will be given to applicants pursuing an Animal Science or closely related ma-

jor, with each finalist receiving $250 for their participation. The criteria considerations include grade point average (applicant should be in top one-third of class), extracurricular activities involvement and leadership positions, career interest and orientation, and financial need. Application is available from each respective campus’ contact person listed on the WPA website. Gunderson Memorial Scholarship The Wisconsin Pork Association will accept recommendations or applications from county pork producer organizations, industry members, pork producers, and colleges or technical schools for recipients of the Gunderson Memorial Scholarship on an annual basis. Individuals who have shown considerable dedication and involvement in the pork industry will be considered for the

$500 scholarship. Application Deadlines Individuals wishing to receive a copy of the scholarship applications can contact Wisconsin Pork Association at 608-

723-7551 or via e-mail at mmasters@wppa.org Applications can also be downloaded at www.wppa.orgThe application deadline is December 4, 2015

Wisconsin State Veterinarian To Allow Spring Pig Weigh-Ins After Two-Year Ban Excerpts pulled from the news release dated October 16, 2015

MADISON - Spring pig weigh-ins that usually take place in preparation for Wisconsin’s numerous county fairs will be allowed next year, according to Wisconsin's State Veterinarian. Previously, Dr. Paul McGraw, had banned the weigh-ins as a preventive action to control the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), Porcine Reproductive Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), and influenza.

Although this announcement might seem early, some fair boards are already planning for next spring. McGraw believes that commingling young pigs at spring weigh-ins is a high risk activity and would support fair boards that decide not to hold weigh-ins. But for those who do hold weigh-ins, he has a word of advice.

“Fair officials need to work with their show veterinarian to develop the best protocols to prevent spreading diseases,” That said, McGraw may revisit the ban if there are a significant number of new confirmed cases. Clark County Swine Committee has not made any definitive decision with this new information, stay posted.

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Discovery Day Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Loyal High School Open to all Clark County Youth Kindergarten through 8th grade

Enrolled 4-H members are free; Non-enrolled 4-H members are $3

Class Name Description Grade Instructor

Recycled Snow Person Participants will create snow people out of plastic pop bottles. K-8 Ardith Fisher

Rabbit Education w/Craft Learn the basics in picking out your rabbits, housing rabbits, and showmanship with a small rabbit craft too.

K-8 Matthew Fischer Lizzy Jorgensen

Woodworking Learn about woodworking tools, safety, and leave with a poten-tial fair exhibit

K-8 Denny Fleischman

Painting/Drawing Learn a variety of artistic skills in a variety of cultural art medi-ums, leaving with skills to create your next cultural arts fair pro-ject!

K-8 Valerie Niemi

Cake Decorating Participants will learn to make the decorating tube, fill it and use multiple tips to practice some cake decorating skills for future cupcakes, rounds or special event cakes.

K-8 Bryana Meyers Kathryn Lampi Kathy Meyers

Ceramics/Modeling Clay Paint fired ceramic pieces. Try your hand with modeling clay and animal track impressions.

K-8 Sara Fischer

Plants/Jute Weaving Plant your own leaf or stem cuttings to be ready for the Clark County fair. If time allows learn how to jute weave a container to hold your potted plant.

I-8 Emily Fleischman

Sun Catchers Create your own sun catcher design on a pie plate, fill in with pony beads, and bake.

K-8 Rachel Stiemann

Photography (Bring your camera)

You pick the setting that is right for you. Learn the basics of what makes a good photo. Learn to take pictures that will make people wonder “how did they do that” or taking great portraits.

K-8 5-8 4-8

Katie Jorgenson

Leather Works Learn about different stamping methods, tools and stains incor-porated in leather projects create a leather exhibit for fair.

K-8 Bonnie Weber

Rats OH RATS! Learn about taking care rats and building a proper nesting place for your pet rat!

K-8 Hillary Niemi

Sand Scape & Stepping Stones

Use colored sand to make your own bottled landscape (bring a fun jar to fill…not too big). Make your own stepping stone, (limited supplies).

K-8 Nathan Stiemann

8:30-8:45 a.m. Registration

8:45-9:00 a.m. Mixer

9:00-11:00 a.m. Classes (3 rotations 45 minutes each)

11:15 a.m.—1:00 p.m. MAQA (separate sign up)

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2015 Discovery Day Registration Form December 29, 2015

Please complete one form per person

Name: ___________________________________ Grade: ______ Gender: ______

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ Zip: ___________ Telephone: ______________

4-H Club: ____________________________________________________________

___ Not a member of a 4-H Club ($3 registration fee)

You will be able to attend 3 sessions. Please list your top 6 choices and we will do our best to get you the sessions you would like. Register early as sessions will be filled on a first come/first serve basis.

Do you plan to stay for the MAQA Session starting at 11:15 am: YES NO

Registrations are due by December 18th

these can be faxed, emailed, mailed, or hand delivered to the Clark County UWEX Office.

UW-Extension Office Attn: Discovery Day 517 Court Street, Room 104 Neillsville, WI 54456

Email: lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us Fax: 715-743-5129 Questions call: 715-743-5121

Please note that photos will be taken of the participants at Discovery Day. UW-Extension will use

these pictures in a manner consistent with UW-Extension’s mission. Your attendance at these

events indicates your consent for your image to be recorded and used in this manner.

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Non 4-H members please send payment of $3 per person. Checks

should be made payable to:

4-H Leaders Federation

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Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation October 12, 2015 Loyal, Wisconsin

Marla Lampi called the meeting to order at 7:30. Pledges were recited. Roll call was taken. Each club was to respond with “One thing your club did for national 4-H Week?” Many good ideas were shared. Secretary's Report was posted in the September Cloverleaf for review. Cindy Kolzow moved to accept the minutes with one correction. Maplewood Badgers cost for the bus was $1150 instead of $1500. Shannon Toufar seconded. Motion passed. Treasurer’s Report: Summer trip Invoices mailed out money due November 1st. The estimated cost of Clark County Summer Camps was handed out. Day Camp July 7th Overnight Camp June 29th-30 Extended Camp June 19th-22 Fair Food Stand: Joan Buchholz reported that everything should be final for report by next month. Because of a miscommunication, the September Budget was not presented. Question of cost of $285 for the Neillsville School for the volleyball tournament this year when we paid nothing in the past. Judy Morrow has questioned a school board member of the charge. We should have an answer soon. Unfinished Business: A sheet of fair comments and concerns was handed out. If anyone had other concerns or comments there was an opportunity to write them on a paper so they can be reviewed. Herdsmanship recommendation was that folks from the Extension, Fair Board, Ag & Extension committee will complete the herdsmanship papers. There was a request to enhance the “how” description to judge herdsmanship. Verbal agreement was evident. Some suggestions for better lighting especially in the swine barn area was discussed. Discussion on maybe a group of parents could work on that project. Leaders were asked if they were interested in changing the summer softball for the C League to kickball. The consensus was to stick to the softball program. Platt Book Committee has worked hard to come up with a plan for getting sponsorship for the Platt book. Each club was given a list of assigned business to contact before November 30th. There will be a signature page this year. For $25.00 a sponsor could get their name on a signature page. Concerns about having just asked for financial support for 4-H clubs and now going back so soon to ask for more money for the Platt Book. Chris did explain that the money from Platt Book sales is what funds trips and awards for members. Chris asked that names of identified youth in clubs that are interested in the 4-H Junior Leader organization be turned in to her. Cindy Kolzow moved to accept the By-laws. Lisa Artac seconded. Motion passed. Shannon Toufar moved to accept the Clark County Standing Rules. Jen Berg seconded. Motion passed. New Family Orientation was canceled due to lack of participation.

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New Business After some discussion on how the Awards Committee is selected, it was decided that half of the clubs will have a two year term on the committee and then the other half of the clubs. This way new people are selecting the awards and committee members do not become life members. A discussion was held on a Winter Fun Night at Bruce Mound. Chris will bring more information back to our next meeting. Nomination for Executive Board were requested. The board members will be voted on at the 4-H Awards Banquet on October 18. Discovery Day discussion was held. The fee will be non-4-H'ers are $3.00. 4-H members are free. Discovery Day will be at on December 29th. Volunteers are still needed. MAQA will be for all 4-H members and will start at 11:00 a.m. Record Book Updates: New for 2016. Record book will be required for 2017 trips, scholarships, and Key Award applicants. New market animal sale record books were introduced. Record books will need to be completed prior to the Livestock banquet with the possible forfeiture of animal sale. Livestock committee will be presenting more information at future meetings. Next Executive Board Meeting will be after the 4-H Awards Banquet. The next joint Leaders Federation Meeting is January 11, 7:30 in Loyal. This will double as the coaches meeting. Committee Updates: Livestock - Dry feed medication will require a veterinary prescription. Rabbit - all animal come in Wednesday evening/possible Market Judging on Wednesday. Poultry – all animals in on Wednesday – all judging taking place on Friday Beef – Call list to contact people whose barn area was not appropriate for public viewing. Sheep Goat – Is growing Dogs – State Dog meeting in October. Swine - Fairboard – Vic Ferrari CANCELED for 2016/looking at adjusting evening programs Horses-no meeting set. Agent Hollar Report eForum's State Mandated Club Training (sign up for the one your club will attend). Need 2 volunteers for Excursion trip interviews. (One leader, one community member) Dates: 11-9, 11-17, 11-22. Ceramic Class – 4 weeks Hollar will be visiting your club. “Somethin's popping”. Officer Training is Sunday, November 15th at St. Mary's Catholic Church School in Greenwood at 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone installed or interested in becoming an officer is welcome. There is going to be an overhaul of Website and the Clark County 4-H calendar was passed out. Shannon Toufar moved to adjourn the meeting. Lisa Artac seconded. Meeting adjourned.

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December 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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29 Discovery Day 9:00 a.m. MAQA 11:00 a.m. Loyal High School

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November 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 Check in Plat Book Sales

3 4 5 eForum – 6:00 p.m. Courthouse Heart of Community

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11 All Colleague Conference - Madison

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14 Rabbit Show Marshfield

15 Officer Training 3:00—7:00 p.m. St. Mary’s Greenwood

16 Fair Board 7:30 p.m. ADS 4H Horse Project Fundraiser starts

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COURTHOUSE CLOSED

COURTHOUSE CLOSED

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*Back up snow Date for Speaking & Demonstration contest is Sunday, January 31.

COURTHOUSE CLOSED

February 2016

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Beaver Center-Jolly Workers: Minutes not submitted Chili / October / Rebekah Taylor

Attendance award-Aaron Sternitzki,Isabelle Garbish, and Alex Brost

4H awards banquet scheduled for the 8th of November starting at 11 am.

We skipped the Halloween party for 2015 but we still need ideas for activities for winter or Christmas!

Next meeting will be at the Awards Banquet on November 8 Christie Mounders: Minutes not submitted Clover Patch Kids: Minutes not submitted Greenwood Satellites: Minutes not submitted Happy Valley: Minutes not submitted Loyal Lads & Lassies / October / Sydney Schultz

Pledges led by Mya Rueth

Decided we will participate in the Angel Tree Project and decorate a tree for the historical society

At the 4-H Recognition banquet, we had three award winners from our club, Jake Rueth, Logan Gentemen, and Jeremiah Hagen

We voted on an ice cream flavor for this years promotion, the winner was Tanna Luchterhand with her flavor, Happy Holstein Lucky Clovers / October / Rachel Stiemann

Roll call was taken with members responding with a yummy candy

Rachel Stiemann reported on the 4-H promotional display that was set-up at the Pioneer Bank in Greenwood and Mrs. Stiemann handed out 4-H pens, wristbands, and bandanas for members to hand out this week to their friends to promote 4-H.

Member will rake leaves for Adrian McCombie on October 31st from 9a.m. to 12p.m.

New officers are: Nathan Stiemann, president; Anna Frederickson, vice president; Rachel Stiemann, secretary; Nicolas Stiemann, treasurer; Brooke Magnus, reporter; Zach Magnus, sunshine person; and Wyatt Thomas, historian.

Next meeting is November 16, 7:00 pm. (it will be award night and pizza will be served) Maplewood Badgers / October / Leah Nieman

Pledges led by Tessa Meyer and Dallas Dommer

Members will sell pork and pizza hut cards for fund raiser

Theme for talks/demonstrations is animal or environmental safety

November 1st is next meeting and club awards night

Following the meeting members when on a hayride to the park in Riplinger Parks Happy 13: Minutes not submitted Pleasant Ridge: Minutes not submitted Reseburg Ramblers: Minutes not submitted Romadka: Minutes not submitted Thorp Pine Valley: Minutes not submitted Town & Country Clovers: Minutes not submitted Town & Country Partners: Minutes not submitted Willard/Braun: Minutes not submitted Woodgrove Workers / October / Ashley Amacher

The meeting was held at Black River Apple Orchard and Halloween food was served; there was games and a Haunted Trail.

Pledges were led by Jayden Falteisek and Rob Wendler.

We had new members present: Frese Family, Henke Family, and Riley Renderman.

There was a presentation by Chris Hollar, including a PowerPoint, a Clark County 4H video, and a song.

Our club decided to participate in the Cedar Crest Ice Cream Contest.

We discussed Santa Day and the bake sale.

Next meeting will the club awards banquet and will be on November 1st, 1:00 PM at St. John’s Church and there will be presen-tations by Jennifer, Morgan, Kylie, Brianna, and Jayden at the meeting.

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Do You Know What Is In Your Drinking Water??? This November Clark County UW-Extension and Land Conservation Department is teaming up with and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Center for Watershed Science and Education to offer Clark County residents another chance to participate in drinking water testing and education. The testing being offered includes nitrates, bacteria, pH, alkalinity, hardness, conductivity, corrosivity, chloride, arsenic, lead, copper, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfate, and the pesticide atrazine. More than 60-percent of Clark County residents get their drinking water from a private well. Homeowners, who use a private well and rely on groundwater for their drinking water, are responsible for making sure their water is safe to drink. Results from the 2014 Clark County Drinking Water Testing and Education Program show that 37% of the private wells tested in the county contained contaminants that made the drinking water unsafe.

Residents who would like to participate must pre-register by calling 715-743-5121. You will need to pick up a sample bottle on Thursday, November 12

th Friday, November 13

th at the UW-Extension Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Water samples must be returned on Monday, November 16

th to UW-Extension Office.

The reduced price testing of $50 will only be offered to the first 150 residents. However, anyone is welcome to sample their drinking water at any other time of the year at full price of $120. Pre-registration is required by calling the UW-Extension Office at 715-743-5121.

Clark County 4-H Horse Project Fundraiser The Clark County 4-H Horse Project will be holding a Schwan’s cares fundraiser beginning November 16

th to raise funds to help

cover the costs of horse camp. Horse camp offers three days of clinics and practicing horsemanship skills to help project members prepare for the fair. The fundraiser is a 45 day period in which 20% of all Schwan’s products sales and 40% of all sales of $25 eGift cards purchased under our campaign ID# will go back to the horse project. During the following 90 days (1/1/2016 to 3/30/2016) 5% of all product sales will go back to the project. There are four ways to support our fundraiser: 1. Go to www.schwans-cares.com and enter our campaign # 24320. This will bring you to our homepage. There you can click

on “shop now” to go to schwans.com. To support an individual horse project member’s fundraising goal you may click on the team member tab and choose the member. Note their fundraiser ID#. Then proceed to “shop now” to go to schwans.com. Proceed to option #2.

2. Go directly to www.schwans.com and select your products. At checkout enter our campaign ID# 24320 (and a fundraiser ID# if desired) in step #2, coupon codes & fundraising.

3. Order by phone at 1-888-724-9267. Be sure to support our campaign by using our campaign ID# 24320 and fundraiser ID# at checkout. Product orders are delivered to customers at their homes on their normal delivery date or on the date and time chosen at checkout. If you are not home at the time of delivery the driver will leave the order in a freezer bag at no extra cost.

4. Purchase a $25 Schwan’s eGift card by going to our home page at www.schwans-cares.com. Enter our campaign ID# 24320 and choose a horse project member under the team members tab if desired. Note the project member’s fundraiser ID#. Click on “buy now”. Be sure to enter our campaign and fundraiser ID#s at checkout. eGift cards do not expire and can be used at schwans.com, with phone orders, or in person at the door. There is a limit of one $25 eGift card purchase per email address per fundraising campaign.

For more information contact Connie Krahn 715-255-9904. Thanks for your support!