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MAY 2019

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Calendar …………………. 2

Club Minutes……………...3

Announcements…………. 4

VIP Training…………..5

4-H Programs/Events…… 7

Get Connected…………... 9

Trempealeau County

UW-Extension Office

36245 Main St. PO Box 67

Whitehall, WI 54773

Phone: (715)538-2311 Ext.

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Fax: (715)538-1974

Sarah Tanis

4-H Program Coordinator

for Jackson and Trem-

pealeau Counties

Email: sarah.tanis@wisc.edu

Jackson County Office

Phone:

715-284-4257 ext. 505

Fax: 715-538-1974

Trempealeau County Office

Phone: 715-538-2311 ext.

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Trempealeau County Fair books are LIVE and can be found online at

the Trempealeau County Fair website!

Dear 4-H Families and Friends:

It is finally feeling like Spring here in Wisconsin and even starting to look like it! Temperatures are rising, school is winding down and summer plans are (finally) being made! 4-H and the Extension office are offering a lot of fun programs this summer, and we can’t wait to see you at the events! However, between camps, the Trempealeau County Fair, family time, and vacations, don’t forget to get started on your 4-H record book! This year we are looking to add some different options in how you can make a record book, so be on the look-out for that information online and via email!

Reflecting on your year of learning is a huge part of being a 4-H member and summer will (hopefully) provide time for you to think about all of the 4-H activities you have done over the last year. So this year I want you to go crazy with your record book: make a scrapbook, put together a video, or just stick to the traditional binder! The sky’s the limit and we are excited to see what you come up with! All forms and guidelines will be updated in the next few weeks on the Record Book webpage on the Extension website.

Spend some time checking it out, maybe look over a few forms now and please don’t forget to contact our office for help or if you have questions.

Yours in continued partnership, Sarah Tanis, 4-H Program Coordinator for Jackson & Trempealeau

2019 Trempealeau County Fair is July 18th—21st and Online Registra-tion is NOW OPEN!

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Please visit our website for up to date event info:

http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/

The calendar posted in this newsletter will be

posted for three months out. If you have ques-

tions about events happening in months not listed

in this newsletter please refer to the above

website for the most up-to-date information about

events and announcements, or contact your 4-H

Program Coordinator Sarah Tanis.

CALENDAR

Shout out to Reid Bakeberg and

Isabelle Mooney! These two will be

camp counselors who will help

plan, lead, and teach different

events at the 2019 Camp Kinnissip-

pewa at Camp Kiwanis for 4-Hers

from Buffalo, Pepin, Pierce, and

Trempealeau Counties!

These youth have stepped up in

these leadership roles and we can’t

wait to see how great they will do

as counselors at camp this summer!

May 2019 1 - June 1, 2019 2019 National Congress Registration Open

1 No Time Set Camp Kinnissippewa Camper Registration Deadline, Register

through 4HOnline

6 5:30 PM 4HOnline Training for Club Leaders, Jackson County Extension

Office, 227 S. 11th Street, Black River Falls

8 6 PM Email out to 4-H Club Leaders to Sign club up for Food Stand Shifts

and Building Monitor Shifts

16 TBD Trempealeau VIP Training—Email Sarah Tanis to schedule a time

for the training if you are interested.

21 5:30 PM 4HOnline Training for Club Leaders, Tremplo Room @

Trempealeau County Courthouse

22 4:30 PM DEADLINE for the 2019 Dairy Ambassador Applications

28 6:00 PM Trempealeau County Leaders' Association Meeting, Tremplo Room

@ Trempealeau County Courthouse

June 2019

1 By 5 PM DEADLINE to Submit Trempealeau 4-H County Award

Nominations, Submit nominations online

8 6 AM—11 AM Trempealeau County Dairy Breakfast, Mary & George Gierok Farm

in Independence

7-16 All Day American Spirit East Week 1 Educational Experience/Trip

12 4:30 PM DEADLINE for the Little Miss and Little Mister 4-H Cloverbud

Program Application

12-14 All Day, Over-

night Camp Kinnissippewa at Camp Kiwanis at Marine on the St. Croix

River

14 By 5 PM DEADLINE to register for Great Outdoors Youth Camp

15 NA Fair Entry Paper Entry Deadline

15--23 All Day Citizenship Washington Focus Week 3 Educational Experience/Trip

20 By 5 PM DEADLINE to register for Trempealeau County Science Camp at

Pietrek Park. Register at Extension Office

24 6:00 PM Trempealeau County Leaders' Association Meeting, Tremplo Room

@ Trempealeau County Courthouse

24-27 All Day Wi 4-H & Youth Conference

25-28 8:30 AM—3:30

PM Great Outdoors Youth Camp, Pietrek Park, Arcadia, WI. Register in

Advance.

30 NA Online Fair Entry Forms due on, or before, June 30th

July 2019

1 NA DEADLINE for additional educational requirement turned into the

Extension Office

5-14 All Day American Spirit East Week 2 Educational Experience/Trip

8 11:30 AM—4

PM Trempealeau County Little Miss and Little Mister 4-H Clover

Contest, First Presbyterian Church in Galesville

9-12 8 AM—1 PM Trempealeau County Science Camp, Pietrek Park, Arcadia, WI.

Register in Advance.

11 TBD Trempealeau VIP Training—Email Sarah Tanis to schedule a time

for the training if you are interested.

13 10 AM Fair Clean-up and Entry Tag Pick-up, Trempealeau County Fair-

grounds, Galesville, WI

18 4 PM Trempealeau County Little Miss and Little Mister 4-H Clover

Ceremony, Family Tent at the Fairgrounds

18-21 All Day Trempealeau County Fair, Galesville, WI

TBD TBD Trempealeau County Leaders' Association Meeting, at the Fair-

grounds during the Fair

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Silver Creek Valley

CLUB/PROJECT MINUTES

Glasgow Hardies Creek Busy Bees

On April 14, 2019 the Glasgow Hardies Creek Busy Bees met at the First Presbyterian Church in Galesville, WI. Alexi called the meeting to

order at 6:13p.m.

Griffin led the American pledge and Kaleb led the 4-H pledge. Aleah read the secretary’s report, there was no treasurer's report. Alexi then

talked about the old businesses which was the cookbook fundraiser. She informed everyone that the link to the website for adding recipes is

on facebook and if anyone has questions to please ask and they’ll be happy to help. Next we talked about our new business which was to

have everyone sign the Thank You cards that were passed around for our guest that came to our last meeting. Heidi then talked about the

sponsor plaques for last year’s community service project on the cloverbud building and what she would like them to look like. Alexi informed

the members present that the next meeting will be on May 12th and we will be doing our community service project that day. Heidi discussed

the community service project for the year which is cleaning the headstones of the veterans at the Hardies Creek Cemetery. Next Alexi talked

about the School’s Out Sheep and Swine show. Our club will be serving lunch at the show. We discussed also doing a bake sale for the

School’s Out Sheep and Swine show. Aleah motioned to have a bake sale and Brianne second it.

The members present then participated in the Buzz word which was critical thinking. Sarah Tanis was our guest speaker who led the members

in creating hand warmers. After everyone made their own hand warmers the Cloverbuds that went to Sunset Gardens earlier in the day shared

with the group what they learned about planting flowers and what their favorite parts were. Sarah then talked about the upcoming events and

related applications that have came out and are open for registration. Hailey motioned to adjourn the meeting and Jazzy second it.

Sincerely, Aleah Hunter

March 2019 minutes

The regular monthly meeting of the Silver Creek Valley 4-H club was held on March 10, 2019 at the Gale Town Hall. Sierra called the meeting

to order. Pledges were led by Sierra and Brandt, 10 members were present. Melanie read the secretary’s report, Jarrett moved to approve,

Paige seconded the motion, motion carried. Brandt read the treasurers report, Melanie moved to approve, Paige seconded the motion, motion

carried.

Old business: Sign up for Tremp Co. Humane Society 3/23 and another date TBD. Reminder sign up for Foods Revue by 3/20.

There was no new business.

The next meeting will be April 14th at 4 p.m. at the Gale Town Hall. Haley motioned to adjourn the meeting, Chase seconded, motion carried

meeting adjourned. Haley brought baby pigs to teach to show pigs at the fair.

Respectfully submitted by, Melanie Robinson

April 2019 Minutes:

The regular monthly meeting of the Silver Creek Valley 4-H Club was held on April 14, 2019 at the Gale Town Hall. Sierra called the meeting to

order. Pledges were led by Jarrett and Sierra. Seven members were present. Melanie read the Secretary’s Report, Jarrett moved to approve,

Brady seconded the motion, motion carried. Brandt read the Treasurer’s Report, Kyle moved to approve, Paige seconded the motion, motion

carried.

Old business: We talked about our volunteer day at the TCHS and everyone enjoyed it.

New business: Bob talked with the Game Warden and she suggested picking up trash around the lakes in Trempealeau. A poll will be sent out

to see if club members could meet on May 19th to pick up trash. Dog Obedience classes start April 22nd. Remember all YQCA Educational

Requirements & Training must be turned into the UW – Extension Office by July 1st. Camp K for grades 3-6 will be June 12-24. Lots of Clover-

bud activities coming up for those in 5K-2nd grade. The regular club meeting in May will be held the same day as food stand clean-up. A poll

will be sent out to Club members to see if May 29 or May 30 works best at 5:30pm. We also discussed sponsoring fair trophy's, and if we want-

ed to continue doing so. Kyle moved to continue with our trophy sponsorship; Paige seconded, motioned carried.

The next meeting will be May 29 or 30 at 5:30pm at the Trempealeau County Fairgrounds 4-H Food Stand. Melanie moved to adjourn the

meeting, Kyle seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully, Melanie Robinson

Get your clubs meeting minutes in the newsletter! Submit your minutes from your last meeting for admission in the CLOVER dispatch so your members can see the highlights and

other clubs can see your good example! Email Sarah by the 20th of each month at sarah.tanis@wisc.edu to get your minutes in the newsletter!

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CLUB/PROJECT MINUTES

Sunnyside A quick look at the April Sunnyside 4-H meeting: we planted the May Day flowers in the Blossom Barn Greenhouse in Taylor, WI. After the

planting, we had our meeting then started our Easter Egg Hunt. Every member had a maximum of twenty-five eggs they had to find, and the

members had fun.

We are going to deliver the May Day flowers on May 1st for the elderly people in the communities of Blair and Taylor. We planted at least 100

pansy pots in bright spring colors. Mrs. Subra taught us all how to transplant the plants into our pots. Each family will be given a list of who to

deliver to that day.

Our leader, Mrs. Everson, gave us cookies that looked like carrots during our meeting. They were AMAZING!!!!!!

Finally, the Easter Egg Hunt was a blast, we ran all around the Subras yard looking for eggs, all the families were involved in getting it ready

for us to hunt after our meeting. We are looking forward to next year’s Easter Egg Hunt!

Respectfully, Katerina Barczak and Abby Rolbiecki Sunnyside 4-H Club Reporters

ANNOUNCEMENTS

4-H Enrollment forms now Available in Spanish!

We now have the Spanish translation of the 4-H enrollment forms for adults and youth available now! If you are in need of a 4-H enrollment

form in Spanish, please reach out to Sarah Tanis at sa-rah.tanis@wisc.edu and she can get you a copy of the form.

Wisconsin Waiver for Pullorum

Testing for Poultry at Fair: Update The law requiring pullorum testing for “persons who use poultry or

farm-raised game birds or their eggs for breeding or hatching or for

the exhibition at a fair or livestock exhi-

bition” has been waived as of April 22,

2019. The waiver will remain until it is

determined that pullorum antigen is

sufficiently available. It is unclear when

that date may be.

All 4-H members received an email

about poultry testing a few weeks ago,

this is an update since that email. This

update is from the State of Wisconsin.

What this means: Poultry can be

shown at the fair without testing this

year—at least until new antigen becomes available. Notification will

be sent if more antigen has become available and if it is needed to be

shown at fair this year.

Fair Clean-up & Entry Tag Pick-up

Please note that the Fair Clean-up

and Fair Entry Tag Pick-up date has

CHANGED. The new date for Fair

Clean-up and Fair Entry Tag pick-up

will be Saturday, July 13th, 2019 start-

ing at 10 AM.

Be a Farmfluencer! Are you ready to be a Farmfluencer? The time has finally come to try.

We are looking to help change the future of farming. Submit your

video by May 22, 2019, for a chance to win up to $5,000.

Farmfluencer is a global video competition, empowering youth and

connecting them with farming. Must be age 16-24 to enter. To learn

more about the competition check out the website HERE.

Quick Facts about the video competition:

Make a two-minute video.

Answer one or more of the questions from the video/submission

guidelines.

Try to visit a farm, greenhouse, or university.

Follow the guidelines found HERE

The deadline to submit has been extended! Get your entries in

by May 22, 2019!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Becoming a 4-H Volunteer

4-H Volunteers are valued partners in working with our youth and help make

4-H possible. In order to volunteer, previous 4-H Youth Development expe-rience is not necessary. The most im-portant qualification is a desire to work with young people and help them grow through educational experiences and

gain positive life skills. Please consider sharing your time and talents! Adult

volunteers working together with youth make a difference in the lives of young

people.

Volunteers work with UW-Extension professionals to develop the life skills of youth members, thus benefiting the state, employers, and the economy.

Volunteers extend the resources of UW-Extension as they work with staff to deliver educational programs. Volun-teering is a privilege. How does one become a volunteer? If you have not

already done so, go to Wisconsin 4HOnline and create a family profile.

If your family is already in the system, do not create a new family profile, just make sure you are entered into your

family account and check that you want to be a 4-H volunteer. Then sign-up to

take the Online Mandated Reporter Training for 4-H Volunteers. After sign-ing up for the Online Mandated Report-

er Training sign up to attend a VIP Training session Once you’ve complet-

ed your Online Mandatory Reporter training and VIP training, a background check will be conducted on you by the state and you will be contacted by GIS through e-mail requesting additional information needed in order for the

state to conduct the background check.

THE NEXT VIP TRAINING IS OFFERED

ON MAY 16TH!

If you are interested email Sarah Tanis to schedule a time and

location on the 16th to be trained!

2019 WI 4-H Foundation ARTS Opportunity

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is once again sponsoring an arts event to support and promote the

4-H Arts. In October, the WI 4-H Foundation will hold an Arts Auction and Reception to support

and promote the 4-H Arts Program, and to network with arts-programming supporters and pro-

spects. Proceeds from the event will be invested in the Talen Endowment for 4-H Arts Program-

ming and in other arts programs for the next 4-H calendar year.

To make this year’s event successful, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will be sponsoring an Arts

Contest with cash prizes totaling $700. To be eligible forthe Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Arts

Contest, youth must be an enrolled 4-H member for the 2018-2019 Program Year. Entrants do

not need to be enrolled in any specific project to participate. The contest will be divided into four

categories: Drawing Using any Medium, Painting (Watercolor, Acrylic or Oil), Photography, Other

(Paper or Fiber Art, Pottery, Jewelry, Leathercraft, Glass, etc.)

A first and a second place will be chosen in each category with a Best of Show Award given to

one entry chosen by the judging committee. Category winners will receive a $100 cash award and

reserve in each category will receive a $50 cash award. The Best of Show Entry will receive an

additional $100 cash award.

Entries will be accepted on Monday, June 24, 2019 from Noon to 2 pm, at Sellery Hall on the

University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus. Entries can be delivered by the artist, a repre-

sentative of the artist, a County Youth Educator or a member of a county delegation to Wisconsin

4-H & Youth Conference. Items not placing first or second in their division will be released at the

conclusion of Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference. Any item not picked up at the conclusion of the

conference will NOT be returned to the artist. All items must have the following information printed

on or firmly attached to the back of the art: Artist Name, Artist Address, Artist Email (if available),

Artist Phone Number, Artist County, Artist 4-H Club Name and Leader’s Name, Artist Grade, Brief

description (100 words or less) of the inspiration for the piece., Brief statement (100 words or less)

about what 4-H means to the artist.

The first and second place items in each category will become the property of the Wisconsin 4-H

Foundation and will not be returned. All rights to the winning pieces of art become the property

of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and artists relinquish all rights to use, reproduce or exhibit their

entry. Artists may be asked to sign their work or to sign reproductions of their work.

We are looking forward to showcasing Wisconsin 4-H members’ artistic and creative masterpieces

at the WI 4-H & Youth Conference Arts Contest in June and then at the WI 4-H Foundation Arts

Event in October! If you have any questions, please contact Amber Rehberg

at amber.rehberg@wisc.edu or 608.262.1557.

Jackson County Extension Intern Position

The internship position will offer a wide-range of learning experiences with meaningful, profession-

al-level experiences to the student. The intern will learn about current outreach efforts used to

communicate UW Extension programing and values in the county/region, and have the opportunity

to bring fresh ideas to further the outreach efforts of the UW-Extension Jackson County office. This

work will provide the intern opportunities to build connections with internal and external communi-

ties, and can serve as a way to expand personal and professional networks.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 17TH, 2019

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, phone num-

ber, and email to:

Julie Peterson at Julie.peterson@co.jackson.wi.us or to the following address: UW-Extension,

ATTN: Julie Peterson, 227 S. 11th Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615

For more information about the position check out the website here: https://

jackson.extension.wisc.edu/2019/04/26/jackson-county-uw-extension-2019-summer-program-intern/

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

YQCA In-Person Training Dates

YQCA Training is required for some animal projects in order for them to be exhibited at the

Trempealeau County Fair. If YQCA training is required, then all exhibitors must be YQCA

certified through attending an in-person training OR through taking the training online

at https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login

All Trempealeau County in-person training dates have passed. However, you can look on the YQCA website to see if surrounding

counties are having any in-person training sessions and attend those for credits if you do not want to complete the training online.

Exhibitors will also need to complete one additional educational event besides the YQCA Training. A participation form for your additional edu-

cational requirement must be turned into the UW-Extension Office prior to July 1st. The participation form can be found here:

https://trempealeau.extension.wisc.edu/files/2019/03/Meat-Animal-Educational-Sheet.pdf

Please refer to the Trempealeau County Fair book for guidelines as to what project needs to complete YQCA training. Link here: http://

www.trempealeaucountyfair.com/fair-book.html . NOTE: For the 2019-2020 4-H year we are looking to go completely online for YQCA trainings.

2019 County 4-H Award Nominations are LIVE!

There are County Awards are announced and recognized at the Trempealeau County Fair each year. These awards in-

clude the following: Achievement Award, Friend of 4-H Award, Distinguished Service Award, Volunteer of the Year

Award, and James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Award. All 4-H members can nominate one individual per award.

Award descriptions can be found on the Trempealeau Extension website here: https://

trempealeau.extension.wisc.edu/2019/03/29/2019-county-4-h-awards-are-open/

These awards will be announced at the opening ceremony of the Trempealeau County Fair in July 18th, 2019.

Please note that the Awards Forms need to be completed by Saturday, June 1st.

If you have any questions about the form, please contact the 4-H Program Coordinator, Sarah Tanis at

sarah.tanis@wisc.edu

4-H Food Stand & Building Monitor Schedule

On Friday, April 26th, 2019 all club leaders should have received an email that explains the new sign-up process for 4-H Food Stand and Building Monitor Shifts from the Trempealeau County 4-H Parent and Leaders Associaiton.

The email with the link to sign-up for shifts will be sent to club leaders on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 6 PM. Sign-up is first-come, first-serve.

If you have any questions about how to sign up please contact the Parent and Leaders Association at trempealeauleadersboard@gmail.com

2019 Trempealeau County Dairy Ambassador

This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Dairy Ambassador program! This program is sponsored by Trem-

pealeau County’s Dairy Promotion Committee and they are seeking applicants for the 2019-2020 Dairy

Ambassador. As a county Dairy Ambassador, you will help promote Wisconsin’s Fine Dairy Foods.

RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ENTER:

· Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 19 years and a resident of Trempealeau County. (Not

required to be a farm resident)

· The responsibilities of the Ambassador and her Attendant will be to participate in Dairy Promotion Activi-

ties in Trempealeau County.

· The Ambassador will be paid $200 plus mileage by the Trempealeau County Dairy Promotion Commit-

tee, Inc. The attendant will receive $150. In addition, each will receive $10 for any approved promotion

attended other than parades.

· Applicants will be judged on the basis of personality, poise, appearance, community activities and speak-

ing ability.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet people and tour Trempealeau County! Complete the online appli-

cation by Wednesday, May 22, 2019 by 4:30 PM. Also, be sure to send a head and shoulder wallet size

photo (no scanned or photo copy photos accepted) to: UW Extension Office, Courthouse, PO Box 67,

Whitehall, WI 54773. Photos must be postmarked no later than Wed, May 22, 2019.

Interviews will be on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at 6 PM in the Tremplo Room at the Courthouse, White-

hall. Online application found here: https://forms.gle/uy3CdqKNPJN3qwMh9

Dairy Poster Contest

Size: 14 x 22 Poster (tag-board)

put name, age & club name on

back of poster

Divisions: Junior (ages 7-9); In-

termediate (ages 10-13); Senior

(ages 14-18)

All posters need to be brought to

the UW-Extension Office by June

3rd by NOON.

Dairy Windows

Windows must be in place by

Sunday, June 2nd.

Please let the UW-Extension

Office know where you have your

window display at so you can be

added to the judging list.

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EVENTS

4-H Leaders Association

The next meeting is on Tuesday, May 28 2019 and will take place in the Tremplo Room in the

Trempealeau County Government Center, Whitehall, WI at 6 PM. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A

DIFFERENT DAY THAN USUAL DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY.

We have all of our meetings scheduled out INCLUDING the topics that we will be talking about at these

meetings. They are advertised on our webpage. Everyone is welcome to attend any and all meetings, but we will have meet-

ings with a focus for different individuals (i.e. 4-H youth and families, parents, club leaders, project leaders). We hope to see

more of you at our meetings to get your feedback and input on the 4-H program!

For more information about the board please check out our webpage here: https://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/4-h-leaders-

board/

If you would like to add an item to the agenda for the 4-H Leaders’ Association, or comment about something please fill out the

following link: https://goo.gl/forms/ok4ZmI5wunkD0Jz42

Please note that the Parent and Leaders Board has a *NEW* email address and you may receive emails from it. The

address is trempealeauleadersboard@gmail.com and you can use this to contact the board directly

Great Outdoors Youth Camp

COME AND EXPLORE THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF NATURE IN TREMPEALEAU COUNTY!

Learn and perform field and laboratory techniques used by scientists studying our streams and riv-

ers. Collect and identify macroinvertebrates, the small "critters" living in the mud and swimming in

the water. Identify and learn about plants, trees, and animals living in the floodplain forest of Pietrek

Park. Navigate the trail system using aerial photographs and land maps. Get fishing lessons from

local experts and discover which fish are native to our state! Camp size is limited to 40 participants

to ensure hands-on participation.

Camp is for students entering 3rd—8th grade in the 2019-2020 school year.

Camp takes place from 25-28, 2019 at Pietrek Park. Here are some quick facts about camp:

Camp hours are from 8:30 AM—3”30 PM Tuesday 6/25 through Friday 6/28

It costs $10 per student to participate (this price includes t-shirt and snacks—cold lunch must be

brought each day)

For more information about camp check out the flyer and registration here: https://

trempealeau.extension.wisc.edu/files/2019/04/Great-Outdoors-Camp-Flyer.pdf

Hurry and get signed up to participate in this awesome opportunity as

camp size is limited to 40 participants!

Camp Registration deadline is June 14, 2019.

Chippewa County 4-H Horse Program Open Pleasure Schooling Show

This event takes place on May 11, 2019 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Grounds in Chippewa Falls, WI

at 9 AM. This event is open to all 4-H Horse Project youth, no matter what county you participate in! The event

will take place rain or shine. There is a $2.00 per class/horse entry fee. Our judge will be Jody Zuelsdorff-

Hamerla

This is a 4-H Sponsored Event so All Riders Must wear a SEI approved Helmet Must provide copy of current

negative coggins Horse/rider combo cannot enter both three gaited and walk trot classes A saddle (mounted)

and bridle (mounted/cart) are required when riding/driving a horse. (no bare back riding allowed on grounds)

No intact males (stallions) allowed on grounds.

For more information please check out the Chippewa County 4-H Horse Program Facebook Page. For specific

information about this event go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/369914740523983/

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EVENTS

Cloverbud Activities

This year we are excited to introduce a Cloverbud Project Series!

The Cloverbud program is an educational program designed for

children in 5K-2nd grade. The main goal of the Cloverbud program

is to provide a welcoming, safe, and hands-on experience that pro-

motes children’s healthy development, represented in the 4-H’s:

HEAD, HEART, HANDS, and HEALTH. There will be three different

events, one a month, for Cloverbud youth to participate in, so MARK

YOUR CALENDARS!

May Event is still being determined! You will receive an

email if you are a Cloverbud family through 4HOnline soon!

Sunday, June 9th there will be a June Diary Month event

for Cloverbuds at the Trempealeau County Fairgrounds

2019 Sand Lake Conservation Camp

Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Michigan middle school youth (entering

6-8th grade in fall) are invited to attend Sand Lake Conservation Camp

at Camp Bird near Crivitz (Marinette County) from June 19-21, 2019.

The fee is $100 ($150 after May 24th) and includes room, board, t-shirt,

and all activities/programs. Visit www.marinettecounty.com (search for

“Sand Lake” or “Conservation Camp”) for more information.

Registrations not accepted after June 3rd and are first-come, first-

served; space is limited.

For more information or to request registration

materials, please call Anne Bartels, Education

Specialist/Camp Director, at 715-732-7784 or

email abartels@marinettecounty.com.

This camp provides fun outdoor experiences,

helps foster an appreciation for nature, and

introduces a variety of opportunities in natural

resources and conservation careers.

Natural resource professionals present pro-

grams on wildlife, habitat, water quality, fisheries, forestry, outdoor skills,

and more. Engaging speakers and interesting topics give campers an

opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, learn outdoor skills,

make friends, participate in typical ‘summer camp’ experiences, and

enjoy Wisconsin’s beautiful Northwoods. Contact your local county Land

& Water Conservation or UWExtension office, or local outdoor/

conservation groups, for any available scholarships offered.

Beef Preview Show in Medford, WI

Calling all youth statewide…the North Central WI Cattlemen’s Associa-

tion (NCWCA) is hosting a Beef Preview Show on Saturday, May 18,

2019, at the Taylor County Fairgrounds, Hwy 13 & 64. Medford, WI.

The Preview consists of Jackpot Showmanship for students ages 8 to

22, a Junior Market Steer Show, and an Open Heifer Show (for both

youth and adults). Awards include $200 for the grand champion steer

and heifer and $100 reserve grand champion steer and heifer. Visit the

NCWCA Facebook page or UW-Extension Taylor County, http://

taylor.extension.wisc.edu, to read the rules for the NCWCA Preview and

to download the entry form. To receive early-bird discounted rates, entry

forms (one exhibitor per form) are due with payment by May 9 to the

address listed on the form. 2019 NCWCA Preview Show Rules

Participation in both the Showmanship Clinic and Preview Show allows

both the exhibitor and their animal(s) to gain experience for the 2019 fair

and show season. Clinic attendance verification is available for those

needing educational credit.

For more information, contact Sandy Stuttgen, Agriculture Educator, UW

-Extension Taylor County at 715-748-3327 ext. 1 or san-

dra.stuttgen@wisc.edu

Summer Camp at Upham Woods

Summer is fast approaching and our Open

Enrollment Summer Camp registration for

Summer Camp at Upham Woods is still open!

This summer we are offering two 7 day ses-

sions and two 4 day sessions. Open Enroll-

ment is open to all youth campers ages 8-13

as participants, and 14-18 may attend as

counselors.

Adults over the age

of 18 are welcome to

volunteer with their

child, 4-H club, or

youth group. Volun-

teers who attend our

Open Enrollment

sessions do so at no

cost. Join us this summer for hikes on Blackhawk Island, some fun

on the river, summer camp traditions, and a chance to meet our

animals!

Check out our website for more information!

Area Animal Science Days

These contests usually occur at the end of June beginning part of

July. These are the qualifying contests for the State 4-H Livestock

Judging Contest. Each year there usually is a topic that each species

participates in. In addition, there is a meats portion to the day’s

events. Registration is due to host counties by June 1st.

2019 AASD DATES/LOCATIONS: June 18– Polk County, June 20

– Waupaca County, and June 28 – Grant County

Thanks to these counties for hosting. Check out more information

about the Area Animal Science Day events on the Wisconsin 4-H

webpage at:

http://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animal-

science-days/

4-H Little Miss & Little Mister

We are bringing this program back this summer! This is a contest for Cloverbuds (5K through 2nd graders) to participate in! More information

can be found here: https://trempealeau.extension.wisc.edu/4hyd/4-h-programs/little-misslittle-mister-4-h-clover-contest/ Deadline to submit application: June 12, 2019

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4-H Club and Project Leaders

Please find the contact information for Trempealeau Counties 4-H Clubs and

larger project leaders below.

Arcadia Hummingbirds 4-H Club: Rosa Mooney, 608-863-3483

Coulee Clovers 4-H Club:

CindyPeterson, 608-989-2249

Ettrick Eagles 4-H Club: Dawn Corcoran, 608-525-4200

Frenchville Cloverleaves 4-H Club:

Heather Olson, 608-484-0447

Glasgow/Hardies Creek Busy Bees 4-H Club:

Heidi Johnson,608-484-0492

Hale & Hardy 4-H Club: Sheri Daggett, 715-538-4385

Lincoln Pioneers 4-H Club:

Kim Pryzbylla, 715-985-3902

Silver Valley Creek 4-H Club: Bob & Dara Braun, 608-525-2259

Sunnyside 4-H Club:

Charlotte (Charlie) Everson, 608-989-2310 Geralyn Subra, 715-662-3003

Trempealeau Trusty Workers 4-H Club:

Patti Sonsalla, 608-539-3202

Whitehall Happy Hustlers 4-H Club: Sharon Pederson, 715-538-4856

Dog Project:

Judy Betker, 608-989-2386

Horse Project: Connie Guza, 715-985-3185

Parent and Leaders Association:

Bob Braun, 608-525-2259

Llama Project: Becky Poulos, 715-538-1444

4-H Ambassadors Program: Rosa Mooney, 608-863-3483

GET CONNECTED

We want you to stay connected to the 4-H program and to know what is

going on.

Check out ways for you to stay involved and be in the loop:

TREAMPEALEAU COUNTY 4-H ON FACEBOOK

We have a Facebook page were we post up-dates, upcoming events, deadline reminders, and also pictures! This is a great resource for

you to utilize if you are already using social me-dia!

Follow us at Trempealeau County 4-H

@TrempealeauCounty4H

Also, follow the Trempealeau County UW-Extension office on Facebook at Trempealeau County UW Extension

@uwextremplo

NEW 4-H FAMILIES WEBSITE

We are very excited to announce that we have a website for new 4-H families! This is a way we are hop-

ing to help new 4-H families adjust to 4-H wording, events, and projects

that we do!

4-H can be a lot to take in, so let us help you as best we can! If there is something that you think

should be added to the new family website, please let us know and we’ll be sure to include it!

The website can be found here: https://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/new-4-h-families/

UW-EXTENSION UPCOMING

EVENTS CALENDAR We now have a UW-Extension calendar up on our website that will also be home to all of the

upcoming 4-H events and deadlines! Check out what we have going on and stay up-to-date! We will post all 4-H events and dead-

lines on here so you have a place to see live up-dates!

Link to the calendar: https://trempealeau.uwex.edu/eventscalendar/

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Contact Us

Give us a call for more in-

formation about anything in

the newsletter or anything

you have questions on!

Trempealeau County

UW-Extension Office

36245 Main St. PO Box 67

Whitehall, WI 54773

Phone: (715) 538-2311

Ext. 208

Fax: (715)538-1974

MAY CLOVER disPATCH Thank you for your involvement in the Trempealeau County

4-H Program! Please note that this newsletter gets emailed out

monthly and is a great reference guide for all things 4-H in

Trempealeau County, at the state level, and sometimes at the

national level!

Have a question? Contact the 4-H Program Coordinator for Jackson and Trempealeau Counties—

Sarah Tanis.

Trempealeau County UW-Extension

36245 Main Street, PO Box 67

Whitehall, WI 54773

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