Inside this issue:

MAQA Dates Set

2

Project Meetings

3

Lego/Robotics Training

4

4-H Volleyball

6

4-H Speaking Event

9-10

Club of the Month

11

Project

Discovery Day

12-14

Langlade County 4-H Newsletter

Happy New Year 4-Her’s! As I think back over the last year and what this organization has accomplished I think how lucky I am to have such wonderful volunteers to work with. With all the time and effort you put in Langlade County 4-H would not be what it is today. As we move forward into 2017 I’m excited to see the changes that will occur, and with the help and support from all of you, its bound to be an exciting year in 4-H! Karalee Brock 4-H Program Assistant

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provide equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommo-

dations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed.

Congratulations to our Coloring Contest Winners!

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Congratulations to these 2016 Raffle Winners

12/2 Kirk Elliot 12/23 Lori Lee 12/5 Destiny Schultz 12/28 Jean Noskowiak 12/7 Carmen Grosskurth 12/30 Gary Cernoch 12/12 Ellie Shepherd 12/14 Nathan Wild 12/16 Zachary Luerssen 12/19 Joseph Novak III 12/21 Jon Petroskey

Market Animal Weigh-Ins Sheep/Swine Weigh-in April 7, 6:00pm-8:00pm

MAQA DATES

May 7 9am-11am

June 6 9:00am-11:00am or 1:00pm-3:00pm

The 4-H office will be closed on January 4,

from 12:00 pm-4:30 pm

Horse & Pony Project Meeting Sunday, January 8

5:00 board meeting 5:30 regular member meeting @ UW Extension office

4-H/Fair Board Vacancies There are currently two vacancies on the 4-H/Fair board, anyone interested in

filling these positions please contact the 4-H Office at 715-627-6236.

Dog Project Kick –Off meeting will be

January 10th 7:00 pm at the 4-H office, in the Eau Claire

River Room

4-H Ambassador Meeting will be

Sunday, January 15

3:00 pm at the 4-H office.

Market Animal Meeting

Wednesday January 25

6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office.

Dairy Project Meeting Sunday, January 15, 1:00 pm At North Star Lanes, Antigo.

Lego EV3 Robotics Training

Led by 4-H state STEM specialist

Joanna Skluzacek

January 23rd

6:00-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Oneida County 4-H

Lower Level of the Rhinelander Oneida Co. Airport

Register by January 18th lynn.feldman@ces.uwex.edu or 715-365-2750

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Americans with Disabilities (ADA) require

The Antigo Optimist Club sponsored a $50.00 grand prize to the best 4-H Club Holiday Card displayed at the Peaceful Valley Festival Grounds. judging took place on Friday Dec 16. All Holiday cards were beautiful!, keep up the excellent work 4-Hers!

Triple Progress 1st place

Deerbrook Eager Beavers Tied 2nd place

Tree Toppers Tied 2nd place

Bryant Hi-Flyers 3rd place

4-H VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Our 4-H Volleyball season is quickly approaching.

If you do not have a team to join, That’s Ok! We will be

forming teams when youth arrive!

Volleyball schedule held at Peace Lutheran

(Each session will begin with a 15 warm-up and games to follow)

January 14 10:00am-12:00pm

January 21 10:00am-12:00pm

Round Robin Tournament

January 28 10:00am-12:00pm

We will be having Pizza after the

tournament is done!

Name:_____________________

Club:______________________

Age:______________________

Grade:____________________

Due January 22!

Type Rules

Speech

Developed by the member who is presenting it. Should be memories, with notes

used only as a reminder. Topic can be 4-H related, or any topic. No posters or props

may be used. Time limit: 5 minutes.

Interpretive

Reading

Selections may be prose, poetry, original, or a selected reading. If not an original

reading, the author should be credited. Reading should not be memorized. All read-

ers should use full-sized copies of their selections. No note cards. Time limit: 5 min-

utes.

Dynamic

Duos

Selections may be original or a selected reading. Performed by a team of two 4-H

members, of any combination of ages. This is an Interpretative Reading (same rules

apply), consisting of a dialogue for two. No podium will be provided. Time limit: 10

minutes

Choral/Group

Readings

Selections may be original or a selected reading. Performed by a team of three or

more 4-H members, of any combination of ages. This is an Interpretative Reading

(same rules apply), consisting of a dialogue for all members No podium will be pro-

vided. Time limit: 10 minutes

Demonstrations

Show others what you have learned in a project or other activity. A planned presen-

tation that puts words into action. It is a step-by-step presentation showing how to

do something, or illustrated talk. May use charts/posters to help explain an idea or

procedure. May also use Power Point. Must provide own computer.

Story

Telling

Storyteller must sit in a chair. Story must be memorized. The story can be any chil-

dren’s story or other appropriate story. The story does not have to be written by the

youth. Entrants can select their own story. Costumes and props are not permitted.

Time limit: 5 minutes.

Reminders:

Introductions should include the title of the story, reading, speech, or demonstration, and why you se-

lected it.

Contestants will be judged on confidence in narration, voice, stage presence, and general effect.

Speaking Event Saturday, February 11th—1:15 pm

FORMS DUE Feb. 3

The Speaking

Event will follow

Project Discovery

Day

Type: ______Speech ____Int.Reading _____Dyn.Duo _____Choral Read. _____Demo

_____Storytelling

Age: (not needed for Dynamic Duo or Choral Reading)

___Cloverbud ___Junior ___Intermediate ___Senior

Name(s) ___________________________________________________________________

Club______________________________________________________________________

Title of Performance:

__________________________________________________________________________

Type: ______Speech ____Int.Reading _____Dyn.Duo _____Choral Read. _____Demo

_____Storytelling

Age: (not needed for Dynamic Duo or Choral Reading)

___Cloverbud ___Junior ___Intermediate ___Senior

Name(s) ___________________________________________________________________

Club______________________________________________________________________

Title of Performance:

__________________________________________________________________________

Please return to the Extension office by

February 3rd.

Langlade County 4-H Speaking Event Registration Form

Of the Month

Elcho Explorers 4-H Club spent time this December

spreading Christmas Cheer!

The Club decorated over 200 Christmas sugar cookies and

packed them up in 30 boxes with homemade ornaments for the

Elcho Senior meal site.

Saturday, February 11

Peace Lutheran School, 300 Lincoln Street

The Langlade County 4-H invites you and a friend to participate in Project Discovery Day.

Sessions are being offered at 9:00 am and 10:30am (see other side for details) .You may

sign up for one or two sessions. Choose a 1st and a 2nd choice. Plan on and pay for your

first choice. If spots are filled, we will notify you of a change. Send in the registration slip by

February 3rd to ensure that you get your choice in activities. Sessions are filled on a first

come, first served basis. Registrations will not be accepted without payment. Refunds will

not be available for youth who do not attend. Call-in registrations will not be accepted.

2017 Project Discovery Day Registration Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choice. Refer to the session letters in each description. Plan on and

pay for your 1st choice. We’ll call if your 1st choice is not available.

Name_______________________Grade______ Club___________________

9:00 _____/______ 10:30 _____/_____

Name_______________________Grade______ Club___________________

9:00 _____/______ 10:30 _____/_____

Name_______________________Grade______ Club___________________

9:00 _____/______ 10:30 _____/_____

Total cost for family: ___________

Make checks payable to: Langlade County 4-H Leaders Association

Register by February 3rd– NO EXCEPTIONS!

Don’t forget to sign up for the afternoon Speaking Contest!

12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.- its free!

Come try yoga with us! We will be

learning the basics of yoga.

Class B (9:00-10:15) A Flurry of Snowflakes Participants will be making snowflake window clings, watercolor salt snowflake pictures and hex nut snow-flake ornaments! 12 youth max All ages/grades Cost: $3.00

Class A (9:00-10:15) Crocheting with Pat Come learn the basics of Crocheting 10 Youth max 3rd grade & up Cost: None

Class F (9:00-10:15) Exploring the Dog project Cloverbuds will be working with stuffed animals, learning dog commands and basic handling skills within the dog project. 8 Youth K-2nd grade Cost: None

Class C (9:00-10:15) Shrinky Dinks & Snowflake Scarf Youth will design the scarf using snowflakes as a stencil, youth will then spray fabric paint in the scarf. We will also be coloring shrinky dinks! 10 Youth max All ages/grades Cost: None

Class D (9:00-10:15) Embroidery Come learn the basics of Embroidering, you will choose a piece to embroider and keep your hoop! 10 Youth max 3rd grade & up Cost: $3.00

Class E (9:00-10:15) Cupcake Decorating Youth will be decorating 3 cupcakes, come learn new ideas and tricks! 10 Youth max K-2nd grade Cost: $5.00

Class G (9:00-10:15) Horse’n Around Join in the fun with the 4-H Horse & Pony Project as they teach you about horses through fun activities! Decorate horseshoes and cookies play trivia games and more! 10 Youth max 3rd-6th grades Cost:$3.00

Class H (9:00-10:15) Wood Burning Article Youth will try their hand at wood burning onto a piece wood. 5 Youth Max 5th grade & Up Cost: None

Class I (10:30-Noon) Mini Cake Decorating Come learn how to make decorating icing and use it on your own personal cake! Youth will keep all spatulas, tips, decorating bags 10 Youth max 3rd grade & up Cost: $10.00

Class J (10:30-Noon) Learning the basic training skills of a dog Youth will work with a dog to learn what the dog project consist of as well as basic obedience skills. 8 Youth 3rd grade & up No Cost

Class K (10:30-Noon) Crocheting with Pat Come learn the basics of Crocheting 10 Youth max 3rd grade & up Cost: None

Class O (10:30-Noon) Horse’n Around Join in the fun with the 4-H Horse & Pony Project as they teach you about horses through fun activities! Decorate horseshoes and cookies play trivia games and more! *This is an informational/fun session you must be in 3rd grade to participate in the 4-H Horse & Pony Project. 10 Youth max Clovebuds Cost:$3.00

Class M (10:30-Noon) Embroidery Come learn the basics of Embroidering, you will choose a piece to embroider and keep your hoop! 10 Youth max 3rd grade & up Cost:3.00

Class L (9:00-10:15) Shrinky Dinks & Snowflake Scarf Youth will design the scarf using snowflakes as a stencil, youth will then spray fabric paint in the scarf. We will also be coloring shrinky dinks! 10 Youth max All ages/grades Cost: None

Class P (10:30-10:15) Wood Burning Article Youth will try their hand at wood burning onto a piece wood. 5 Youth Max 5th grade & Up Cost: None

Class N (9:00-10:15) A Flurry of Snowflakes Participants will be making snowflake window clings, watercolor salt snowflake pictures and hex nut snow-flake ornaments! 12 youth max All ages/grades Cost: $3.00

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Office

Closed

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closed

Noon-4:30

pm

5 6 7

8 9 10 Dog project

Kick Off

7pm-4-H

office

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Volleyball 10-Noon

154-H

Ambassador

meeting

3:00 pm @

4-H office

Dairy meets at

North Star 1:00

pm

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4-H/Fair

board mtg

6:30

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Volleyball 10-Noon

22 23 24 25 Market Animal Meeting 6:30 pm

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Volleyball 10-Noon

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January 2017

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Forms due

for

project

Discovery

Day!

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Project Discovery Day 9:00 am Speaking Event 1:00pm

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4-H/Fair

board

mtg 6:30

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LANGLADE COUNTY

University of Wisconsin-Extension

837 Clermont Street

Antigo, WI 54409

An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties

provide equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommo-

dations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed.

Langlade County 4-H Newsletter Editor/Layout/Production:

Krista Otto, 4-H Youth Development Agent

Karalee Brock, 4-H Program Assistant