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Happy New Year!

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I recently read a Forbes Magazine article that said 40% of Americans do, but only 8% of us actually achieve what we’ve resolved to do. Yikes! You know, resolutions are just goals by a different name. With the help of advanced brain science, we can improve our chances of success by rethinking how we make goals (or resolutions.)

4-H strives to teach youth how to set and achieve goals because this is a life skill that can have a huge impact on their futures. What is a goal? A goal is what you want to do and learn. It’s like having a road map that helps you decide how to get to where you want to go.

To be successful, set goals that: Are specific (not too general or broad) Meet your needs and interests Emphasize what you want to learn Provide you an opportunity for achievement Can be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time with the resources

available to you Show progress over previous years

A goal has 3 parts: Action, Result, and Time.

The action is how you are going to do it.

The result is what you will do.

The time is when you plan to have it done.

Now is a GREAT time to set your 4-H project goals! Write down what you want to learn in your projects and share your goals with your project leaders. While you’re at it, go to: https://wood.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-record-bookportfolios/ and record your goals on the “Project Story” page for your portfolio. You’ll be glad you did!

With best wishes for achieving every goal,

Laura

Wood County

4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS January | February 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Welcome to New Families ....... 2

Llama Project/Bowling Fun

Night/Project Discovery Day ... 3

Fall Forum Impressions ........... 4

JOANN & 4-H Partnership ........ 4

4-H Volunteers/Club Officers/

Leaders’ Association Updates. 5

Educational Opportunities &

Scholarships ........................... 6

State Competitions ................. 7

Creative Arts Day ..................... 8

Creative Arts Day Rules ........... 9

Non-Discrimination & Weather

Policies .................................. 15

Calendar of Events ................ 16

4-H Purpose:

Engaging youth to reach

their fullest potential

while advancing the field

of youth development.

PLEDGE:

I pledge my HEAD to

clearer thinking, my

HEART to greater

loyalty, my HANDS to

larger service and my

HEALTH to better living,

for my club, my

community, my country

and my world.

Adapted from https://www.extension.iastate.edu/hancock/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/hancock/setting%204-H%20goals.pdf

Action (how) Result (what) Time (when)

Example I want to learn to judge a good market lamb by March.

Example I want to learn to use a piping bag to make

stars, simple flowers, and shell borders

before Foods and Cake Revue.

Now you try!

https://wood.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-record-bookportfolios/

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/hancock/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/hancock/setting%204-H%20goals.pdf

Greetings New Families

WOOD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018

Welcome to 4-H! Thank you for choosing Wood County 4-H. We’re glad you’re here.

We know that new families can feel overwhelmed in the beginning. There seems to be an avalanche of

information, and at the same time, not enough information. We’re here to help you navigate your way into the

many opportunities that 4-H has to offer.

We’ve had many questions about Cloverbuds, Explorers, PALS and the Leaders’ Association recently. Below is

a brief description of these terms and who they include:

Cloverbuds are 4-H members in grades K-2. This is a special,

energetic age. They want to get their hands dirty, they want

to play, and they want to make new friends. Club leaders are

encouraged to consider these traits at club meetings to keep

these young members engaged. All Cloverbuds should be

signed up for the Cloverbuds project in 4-Honline. They are eligible to exhibit four items at the Central

Wisconsin State Junior Fair.

Explorers are 4-H members in third grade. All third grade 4-H members should sign up for the Exploring

Project in 4-Honline. We encourage youth at this age to start sampling many of the different project areas

offered, without committing to each one specifically. We also encourage them to start becoming involved

in their club’s business meetings. Explorers are able to exhibit six items at the fair, two of which can be

animals. Explorers who are also 8 years old are able to participate in 4-H shooting sports.

PALS (Promotion And Leadership Skills) is a group for youth in 7th grade and up that focuses on leadership

development. PALS members build friendships and develop leadership skills with youth from all across the

county as they plan and host special events such as the volleyball tournament and Kiss-A-Critter at the fair.

PALS have a voice in the 4-H Leaders’ Association and help shape the program’s future. All youth who are

of age are welcome to participate and should contact the UW-Extension office if they are interested. Club

leaders should watch for leadership potential in their members and encourage those youth to join PALS.

The next PALS meeting is on Monday, November 27th at 6:30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Arpin.

Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association is an organization that provides leadership, direction, and financial

support to the county 4-H program. There is an Executive Committee of elected officers, and all active 4-H

leaders are welcome to attend the meetings. All members are representatives from local 4-H clubs and the

group meets six times a year.

Contact us at the Wood County UW-Extension office and let us know how we can help!

Want to be a 4-H Volunteer? Volunteers are the heart of 4-H. They bring their expertise and spirit to the program and share those gifts with

youth. We welcome new volunteers who would like “To make the best better.”

All prospective volunteers are required to complete VIP training (formerly youth protection). The next VIP

training will be held during Project Discovery Day on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Please RSVP to

[email protected] or 715-421-8439.

(this is being re-run from last month, as this is the first newsletter that

newly enrolled families receive.)

mailto:[email protected]


Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 10th, Wood County 4-H’s

Project Discovery Day. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the first classes

start at 9:00 a.m.

Project Discovery Day is a great opportunity for Wood County youth to

sample some of the many projects that are available, and meet some

adults that may be able to help teach them. The day is dedicated to

helping youth explore new project areas and learn from experienced

leaders/older youth. This year, we are partnering with MSTC’s Marshfield

campus which opens up some fantastic opportunities.

Registration will be online. Watch your email and the Facebook page for information.

Project Discovery Day

Registration is now open for the PALS Bowling Fun Night, to be held at Rose Bowl Lanes on Friday, February 2nd.

Check-in will begin at 5:30, and bowling starts at 6:00 pm.

Registration is $10/person and includes 2-3 games of bowling, shoe rental and 1 pitcher of soda per lane.

Registration deadline is Friday, January 26.

All 4-H youth are invited to participate. Youth can form their own teams and register together, but individual

registrations will also be accepted and placed on a team. Teams should be formed according to grade: 3rd—6th

grade and 7th—13th grade. All youth on a team must be in the same grade category.

Follow this link to register: https://goo.gl/forms/uV7OjySwh5U2ecD82

Bowling Fun Night

The Wood County Youth Llama Project will have an informational meeting on

Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the Marshfield Ag Research Station, starting at

6:30 pm, with a business meeting afterwards.

Everyone is welcome to come and see what the llama project is all about. There

is no commitment and you don't need to be signed up under the llama project

to attend.

If you are not signed up and are interested in joining the llama project, you

have until May 1, 2018.

Contact Lisa Blanchard at [email protected] with any questions.

Wood County Youth Llama Project

Source: UGA College of Ag & Environmental Sciences

https://goo.gl/forms/uV7OjySwh5U2ecD82

mailto:[email protected]


First Time Impressions of Fall Forum Hi, my name is Brittany Bauer and it was my first time at Fall

Forum. The ride there was long and beautiful, and the

conference center was gorgeous. I was impressed as soon as

I got there. They had shown us directly where to go, and we

got to pick up shirts, name tags, a map, and a schedule. We

had plenty of free time for some of the activities they set up.

They had everything from making 4-H buttons, to learning

about worldwide 4-H conferences. It was amazing, you felt

welcome at every station, and it helped you meet new

people with some of the same interests as you. I was so

surprised when we met some people who had llamas, my biggest hobby, and we sat down and talked about them

for a long time. During our interactive sessions I learned so much about how to make my community better. One

of my sessions was called “Photobomb for Community Service” and the people who ran it talked about how they

improved their community by taking pictures of broken roads, busted houses, and a road to their town with no

welcome sign. They then took these and improved each of the areas by fixing roads, building nice houses, and

adding a welcome sign. Just by showing people how they could improve helped a lot. When we got to go eat, it

was awesome. They had amazing food and all the drinks you could think of. It was so cool to see all of the different

activities you could do with your club, and seeing different ways we could improve our community. I think

everyone should experience Fall Forum. Thank you for letting me tell you about fall forum.

Sincerely,

Brittany Bauer

(Brittany is an 8th grade in Golden Glow 4-H. She is pictured above with other Wood County attendees.)

4-H Partnership with JOANN JOANN is helping 4-H bring more hands-on programs to local communities across the nation to inspire kids to lead

lives with their hearts, hands and minds. By providing local 4-H Clubs with resources and tools to run impactful

programs, JOANN will help bring the 4-H experience to more kids in need.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Current & lifetime 4-H members, parents of members, volunteers and 4-H staff can save 15% off total in-store and

online purchases every day with 4-H Rewards. JOANN will give a minimum of 2.5% of every eligible transaction to

support 4-H programming.

Sign up today to receive your JOANN 4-H Rewards Discount Card by visiting http://www.joann.com/4-h-form/.

http://www.joann.com/4-h-form/

PRACTICES

In December, registration was held for Central Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports. At that meeting, you should have

signed up for a line time for upcoming practices. Everyone who registered will receive an email the first week of

January confirming their line times. Practices begin on January 7th and will be held every other Sunday through

March 18th. At each practice, plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to your scheduled line time to check in and get

ready. You are free to leave as soon as your line time has ended. Concessions will be available for purchase at

every practice.

Registration paperwork is due December 31, 2017. No exceptions!

WINTER INVITATIONAL

Central WI 4-H Shooting Sports will host their 8th Annual Winter Invitational on March 2-3, 2018, at the Central

Wisconsin Sportsmens Club in Marshfield.

Registration will open soon. For more information about the tournament and registration, please visit: https://

fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/events/6th-annual-winter-invitational-2/

Central Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports


New Resources for Club Officers Are you a newly elected officer for your club? Do you have questions about your

responsibilities? If so, we have great news! On the Wood County UW-Extension

website (https://wood.uwex.edu), there is a new tab called “Resources for Youth

Leaders”. Here you will find updated record books for both club treasurer and

club secretary. There is a great resource book for club historian, too. The

handbook for presidents will be posted soon as well, so check back!

The Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association provides leadership, direction, and financial support to our county’s 4-H

programs. The success of this organization is dependent upon volunteers stepping up to serve. In November,

elections were held for President-Elect, Secretary, and Fall Forum Representative. Newly elected officers are:

President-Elect: Christine Jensen, Shady Lane

Secretary: Jodie Budtke, Webster

Fall Forum Representative: Jessica Lewer, Marawood County Line

Congratulations and thank you to our new executive board members! Many thanks to Cheri Dimick who will be

stepping out of her role as President.

Elaine Ward of Richfield was appointed to represent the 4-H Leaders’ Association on the Junior Fair Board. Thanks

for volunteering, Elaine!

Leaders’ Association Election Updates

https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/events/6th-annual-winter-invitational-2/

https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/events/6th-annual-winter-invitational-2/

https://wood.uwex.edu


APPLY NOW! Educational Experiences

4-H offers many opportunities to expand your horizons and develop life skills through travel. Applications for

the following 2 experiences are due February 1, 2018:

National 4-H Congress • WI 4-H & Youth Conference

The Wood County Leaders’ Association helps make these experiences more affordable with financial support.

More information about the level of support the Leaders’ Association offers as well as a complete description

of each opportunity, including travel dates, age requirements and application materials can be found online at:

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

Application materials are due February 1, 2018.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, February 27; time and location TBD.

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students

pursuing higher education in 2018. These scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated

personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals.

For full application requirements, visit: https://blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hyouthline/2017/12/01/wisconsin-4-h-

foundation-now-accepting-scholarship-applications/

All applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email by March 15, 2018, 5:00 pm.

Wisconsin State Fairy Dairy Promotion Board Scholarships

The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships to be used during the second

semester of the 2018-19 school year.

Third and fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or food science degrees at one of Wisconsin’s

four-year universities are eligible to apply. Additional scholarships will be available to high school seniors

planning to pursue a dairy-related or food science degree at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities or

students studying in a two-year, technical school program related to dairy or food science.

Applicants will be evaluated on involvement and leadership in dairy-related activities, scholastic achievement,

and career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed in mid-April, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2018

Wisconsin State Fair.

The application is available at http://wistatefair.com/competitions/dairy-promo-board/.

Application deadline is Friday, March 23.

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

https://blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hyouthline/2017/12/01/wisconsin-4-h-foundation-now-accepting-scholarship-applications/

https://blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hyouthline/2017/12/01/wisconsin-4-h-foundation-now-accepting-scholarship-applications/

http://wistatefair.com/competitions/dairy-promo-board/


STATE COMPETITIONS Dairy Quiz Bowl and Dairy Management Contest

The 2108 Dairy Quiz Bowl and Dairy Management Contest is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2018 in the Sewell

Social Sciences Building on the UW-Madison campus.

Rules and entry forms will be available at fyi.uwex.edu/dairyyouth

Meats Judging Contest

The 2018 Meats Judging Contest is being held on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the UW-Madison Meat Lab.

Registration at 12:30; contest starts at 1:00.

Contestants will have the opportunity to evaluate classes for beef, swine and lamb carcasses, hams, place retail

cuts, identify retail cuts, complete a label exercise and much more.

Registration is due by February 5, 2018.

Visit https://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/4hmeatscontest/ for resource materials and contest

information.

Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest

The 2018 State 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018.

This event is a quiz competition where all the questions are about beef, sheep, swine and meat goat topics.

Students use a buzzer in order to answer the questions.

The Skillathon is made up of a written quiz and learning stations such as breed identification, feed identification,

equipment identification as well as some team activities such as demonstrating evaluation skills.

Registration deadline is February 23, 2018.

For more information and registration information, visit: https://blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hyouthline/2017/12/01/2018-

state-4-h-livestock-quiz-bowl-and-skillathon-contest-march-3-2018/

4-H ArtBeat 2018 will be held March 16-17, 2018 at Camp Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells.

This great introduction to the arts is for youth in grades 3-5 and their parents or leaders. 4-H Art Beat is the

introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication. The weekend features a look at a variety of arts

projects including music, drama, visual arts, art in nature, and more!

Registration information is available on our website.

Registration is due by February 15, 2018.

2018 ArtBeat

fyi.uwex.edu/dairyyouth

https://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/4hmeatscontest/

https://blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hyouthline/2017/12/01/2018-state-4-h-livestock-quiz-bowl-and-skillathon-contest-march-3-2018/

https://blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hyouthline/2017/12/01/2018-state-4-h-livestock-quiz-bowl-and-skillathon-contest-march-3-2018/


CREATIVE ARTS DAY

What is Creative Arts Day?

Creative Arts Day (CAD) is a special county-wide event that offers youth the opportunity to exhibit their many

talents. Youth may perform and receive feedback from judges in drama, demonstrations, vocal, instrumental,

piano, dance, and more! Youth may also have items included in their club’s arts & crafts displays. This event is

open to all 4-H youth members.

There will once again be special cake decorating and Lego build “People’s Choice” contests.

Registration for Creative Arts Day will be done online. Watch your email for a link to the registration site. The

rules for Creative Arts Day are included in this newsletter.

Program Cover Contest

You can win $10 and have your artwork featured on the Creative Arts Day program! Here are the entry rules:

1. Must be a member of Wood County 4-H

2. Limit one entry per member

3. Must be drawn vertically on white 8 ½” x 11” paper with a 1” border on all sides

4. Use only black ink or felt tip pen

5. Copyright figures are not allowed

6. Include your name and 4-H club on the back of the drawing

7. Information that MUST be incorporated into the cover in large print:

Creative Arts Day

Pittsville Schools

April 14, 2018

Theme: “4-H: A Jigsaw Puzzle of Creative Talents”

8. Parts of the design may be used as artwork within the pages of the program

9. Sign your cover on the lower front section of the page

All entries must be submitted to the Wood County UW-Extension office by Friday, March 2, 2018.


CREATIVE ARTS DAY 2018 RULES

Creative Arts Day will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Pittsville Schools.

This will be a great day for everyone to become involved in music, art, or drama by performing or observing.

The theme for 2018 is “4-H: A Jigsaw Puzzle of Creative Talents”

Entries must be received in the Wood County UW-Extension Office by Friday, March 9, 2018. NO EXCEPTIONS. Basic Rules: 1. Participants must be enrolled Wood County 4-H members as of 1/1/2018. Cloverbuds (K-2) are eligible

to participate in all events at CAD for participation ribbons only.

2. When completing the entry form, enter grade as of 1/1/2018.

3. All entry forms must be filled out completely (performers, times, titles, etc.). Include all information

requested.

4. No participant or club can repeat a performance within a five (5) year period.

5. Arts and crafts projects can be shown once at the fair and once at Creative Arts Day. Projects shown

previously will be removed.

6. Participants can enter Creative Arts Day activities regardless of what projects they are enrolled in.

7. Entry forms include spaces to list possible schedule conflicts during Creative Arts Day. Attempts will

be made to accommodate all time conflicts, but there are no guarantees. Families must check draft

schedule and notify office of conflicts by the deadline given.

8. Participants are to be in their performance area at least one performance prior to their own.

9. Youth are responsible for notifying the room supervisor if they have a legitimate excuse for being

late. All other late arrivals will be allowed to perform only if they can be put into the schedule without

disrupting the other participants’ scheduled times as listed in the program.

10. No hay or weapons may be used as props.

11. No open flames (matches, candles, etc.) are allowed at Creative Arts Day.

12. Performers may introduce themselves at the end of a performance if they wish.

13. Questions or problems should be discussed with Creative Arts Day Committee members or 4-H staff.

Do NOT contact judges.

14. Creative Arts Day judges shall not be enrolled leaders or members in Wood County 4-H, nor be an

immediate family member of a Wood County 4-H family.

15. Groups placing in vocal, instrumental, skits and plays will receive monetary awards.


DRAMA

Drama consists of three divisions: (1) one-act plays, (2) skits, and (3) miscellaneous drama.

Participants can enter once in each division.

Set pieces and props may NOT be left at Pittsville Schools prior to or after performance.

Lights can be turned down between scene changes. Club must supply a person to direct the

lighting technician.

Club must supply all audio players, speakers, etc. required.

1. One-act play: has a plot with a conclusion.

Minimum 15 minute and maximum 30 minute runtime.

Play may have more than one scene.

Club must supply all props.

Club is responsible for cleaning up after its play. Failure to clean up follow play will result in point

forfeiture.

NO MICROPHONES ALLOWED.

Set up and take down time is limited to 5 minutes per club.

2. Skit: a short play; could be part of a setting.

Maximum length of 15 minutes.

NO MICROPHONES ALLOWED.

3. Miscellaneous Drama- 10 minute maximum

Pantomime: A story acted out with no spoken words. The art or technique of conveying emotions,

actions, feelings, etc., without speech. Props may be used.

Monologue: A memorized piece presented by a single character, most often to express their mental

thoughts aloud. Props may be used.

Readers Theater: Readers dictate a script adapted from literature. The audience pictures the action

from hearing the script read aloud. It requires no sets, costumes, props, or memorized lines.

Storytelling: Any story told from memory by an exhibitor. No props.

Public Speaking: An original speech that shares information and educates the audience is

developed by the presenting 4-H’er. This is an oral presentation without reliance on posters,

illustrations, or objects. Basically, the speaker paints a picture or tells a story through oral

communication. Some assistance in developing the speech can be given by the parent or leader.


OTHER TALENTS/PERFORMANCES

EXAMPLES

Puppetry: must provide your own stage. If a tape is used, the voices on the tape must be the voices of the

performers except in lip synch performance

Novelty: participants do not vocalize or actually play an instrument. Instead, they may dance, air jam, lip

sync, gymnastics, etc. Must provide own tape player.

DEMONSTRATION

Demonstrations can be a great deal of fun and a fantastic way to improve your presentation and

speaking skills. If your club has members do demonstrations at your meetings or do

demonstrations at school, it often doesn’t take much more effort to “spiff” that presentation up

for the Demonstration Contest.

Grade divisions and time limits are listed below. Please plan your total demonstration to stay

within the time limits. As that will be part of the judging criteria.

Grades K-2 (approximately 2-5 minutes) Grades 3-5 (2-5 minutes) Grades 6-8 (6-10 minutes) Grades

9+ (6-10 minutes)

An easel for posters and a table will be provided. Demonstrators must bring all their own supplies

for the demonstration. Live animals cannot be brought into the school. It is highly recommended

that you use stuffed animals or manipulate your demonstration to be done without using live

animals (Wisconsin State Fair does not allow live animal presentations). No fire or flammable

materials or weapons are allowed.

Subjects can range from project work to hobbies, or anything you can both show and tell.

Demonstrations may use posters to review materials needed and the steps taken to complete the

process.

Two 4-H demonstrators (age 12 or older) are eligible for WI State Fair participation in August. For

3rd graders (Exploring) this does not count against your 6 projects for the fair. Cloverbuds are

participation only.

MUSIC

1. A club may enter as many groups as needed.

2. Group Musicals will be judged in two separate categories: group vocal or group instrumental. Small

groups consist of 2-4 members and large groups are 5 or more members.

3. Solos: indicate on the entry if they will have an accompanist. Solos are to be 2-3 minutes for Grades

K-4 and 3-5 minutes for Grade 5 and older.

4. NO MICROPHONES ALLOWED. Any time a contestant sings will be considered vocal.

5. Piano solos and other instrumental solos will be judged separately.


6. Piano and other instrumental performers MUST provide sheet music for the judge. Music does not

have to be memorized.

7. Vocal solos may have a live accompanist. If using tape or CD, there is to be no lead vocals on the

tape. Karaoke CDs are allowed if vocals are not prominent. Please provide your own music player.

8. Only taped accompaniments are allowed for instrumental solos. A piano will not be supplied in the

instrumental room.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

1. Individual arts and craft entries MUST have been made by 4-H members.

2. Each club is responsible for setting up their display by 10:00 am and for checking on their display

throughout the day. If an object falls or tips over, you may set it back up. Displays must remain

until approximately 2:00 p.m.

3. Woodcraft projects are allowed in arts and crafts, but cannot be larger than 18" by 18".

4. Club members are encouraged to enter projects which are "a work in progress."

5. Name tags with grades and reflection questions (which you can get from the UW-Extension office)

are required as part of the Arts & Crafts display for each item entered.

6. Awards are determined by the quality and originality of individual projects.

7. There will be judging for “Overall Best Arts & Crafts Club Displays”:

1st place will receive $20

2nd place will receive $15

3rd place will receive $10

Club displays will be judged on the following: creativity, variety of projects, neatness and theme

incorporation.

8. Photography should be entered with Arts and Crafts entries. Entries can be no larger than 5”x7”

and should be mounted. The judge will select their top three pictures (3rd grade and above) for

further competition at the state level.

Earn Cash for Your Club—Support 2018 FTD The Youth and Family Living tents for the 2018 Farm Technology Days are selling insulated shopping bags to raise funds for the show.

4-H clubs are invited to sell the bags and reap the rewards! The bags are being sold for $6 each; for every bag sold, your club will receive $1 in profit.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity for your club, contact Janet Bell at 715-305-7694.


PEOPLE’S CHOICE CONTESTS

LEGO Build & Cake Decorating Contest

The purpose of these two contests is to bring a new opportunity within these popular 4-H project areas,

to enhance project learning and allow the public to recognize the accomplishments & creativity of these

members.

LEGO designs and cakes need to be checked in by 10:00am in the gym at Creative Arts Day.

People’s Choice judging will be held from 10:30am-1:00pm. Winners will be announced during the

awards ceremony.

Cloverbuds (grades K-2) are encouraged to participate, but will not be part of the People’s Choice

judging. They will receive a participation prize for their great work.

Members do not need to be enrolled in these project areas to participate.

Prizes will be awarded to those with the highest number of People’s Choice votes.

Members may participate in both the cake decorating and LEGO design contests, but only one entry

per contest!

LEGO Build

LEGO designs can have no larger than a 12x12 base, but can be as high as you would like (remember

you need to transport this).

Any ORIGINAL design, scale model, theme, or scene is allowed (no kits). Design should be built at

home and brought in. All entries need to be 4-H appropriate and should be the 4-H member’s work.

Cake Decorating

Show off your cake decorating techniques and creativity by decorating your favorite cake, cupcake or

cookie. All entries need to be 4-H appropriate and should be the 4-H member’s work.


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

Upcoming meeting dates and locations are:

Monday, January 22

Monday, March 26

Monday, May 21 (tentative)

Upcoming Leaders’ Association Meeting Dates

UW-Extension Non-Discrimination Policy Periodically, UW-Extension takes steps to assure that our partners know and understand our policy of

nondiscrimination. This letter is to remind or notify you that the University of Wisconsin-Extension does not

discriminate in the treatment of individuals, in the admission or access to its programs and activities, in the

provision of services, or in employment.

Further, UW-Extension will not participate with organizations or in activities, which discriminate on the basis of any

of the legally prohibited categories of discrimination. Categories of prohibited discrimination include race, color,

gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or

parental status, arrest or conviction record, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other

reserve component of the military service.

Consistent with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons who need materials in alternative format or other

accommodations must write or call the UW-Extension contact person for the specific program or call the Youth

Development telephone number of the Wood County Extension Office, 421-8439, at least ten (10) days prior to the

event.

Individuals who need TTY access may contact the Wood County Extension Office by calling 421-8439 or by using the

Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System, 711.

On behalf of Wood County Extension and the University of Wisconsin-Extension, we want to thank you for

collaborating with our faculty and staff in their many educational endeavors. We appreciate your support and

working relationships as we provide educational programs designed to empower the diverse citizens of Wood

County.

Wood County 4-H programs (county, club, and groups) are automatically canceled if any of the following occur:

Wood County or the location where the event is scheduled to occur is under a Winter Storm, Wind

Chill, Tornado, Blizzard, or Severe Thunderstorm Warning as issued by the National Weather Service.

Travel is not advised due to snow, wind, or ice storms.

Schools are closed for the day or closing early.

There are any doubts as to what the weather will do during the event.

Remember, we’re in the business of teaching youth to be safe and that includes knowing when to stay home.

Inclement Weather/Cancellation Policy

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


JANUARY 1 Wood County UW-Extension Office Closed for New Years Holiday Wood County Courthouse

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

7 Shooting Sports Practice

9:30 a.m.—5:45 p.m. (Individual times were assigned at orientation)

Central WI Sportsmens Club

Marshfield, WI




Marshfield, WI

22 PALS Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Marshfield Ag Research Station

Marshfield, WI

22 Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association Meeting

7:30 p.m.


Marshfield, WI

30 Wood County Youth Llama Project Informational Meeting

6:30 p.m.


Marshfield, WI

FEBRUARY

1 Deadline for National 4-H Congress & WI 4-H & Youth Conference Educational Experiences

ONLINE

2 PALS Bowling Fun Night

5:30 p.m.

Rose Bowl Lanes

Marshfield, WI

3 Dairy Quiz Bowl & Dairy Management Contest Sewell Social Sciences Building

UW-Madison, Madison, WI




Marshfield, WI

10 Project Discovery Day

8:30 a.m.

Mid-State Technical College

Marshfield, WI

15 ArtBeat Registration due ONLINE

17 Meats Judging Contest

12:30 registration; contest begins at 1:00

UW-Madison Meat Lab

Madison, WI




Marshfield, WI

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

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

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

Wood County UW-Extension

400 Market Street

PO Box 8095

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095

Non-Profit Org

U.S. Postage Paid

Wisc Rapids WI

Permit No. 31

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

Telephone: 715-421-8439; Fax: 715-421-8476; Website: http//:wood.uwex.edu; Wood County 4-H, WI

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

Staff:

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

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

Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association Executive Board

Annette Conery, President (Wittenberg Workers) Christine Jensen, President-Elect (Shady Lane)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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