Spring is finally here! It seems to have taken forever to arrive. When I look at

my calendar, it looks like it will be gone before we know it. In the blink of an

eye, summer will be here. Now is the time to prepare.

This has been a record year for the Central Wisconsin Shooting Sports program.

Spring and summer are high time for tournaments around the state.

Tournaments offer great competition and they are the place where friendships

are born and grow. More information on Wisconsin’s 4-H shooting sports

tournaments can be found at: https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/.

Cloverbud Camp is a special opportunity for our youngest 4-H’ers in grades K-2.

This summer’s camp will be held at the Vesper Recreational Center on June

20th. Look inside for registration details.

Clothing Revue has undergone some exciting changes for 2018. This year youth

can participate in the new “Buy and Show” class in addition to the more

traditional garment-sewing classes. In the no-sew “Buy and Show” class,

participants show a completely purchased outfit to be judged on fit,

accessories, cost, and wardrobe compatibility. This pre-fair event is open to

youth of all ages in 4-H, Scouts, and other youth organizations and will be held

on Thursday, June 21st.

Area Animal Science Days will be held in Neillsville on June 22nd. Check it out if

you are in Dairy, Beef, Rabbit, Sheep, or Swine projects.

Finally, Farm Technology Days will be held in Marshfield July 10-12. Wood

County 4-H needs volunteers to help with hands-on activities in our Future

Generations booth. If you would like more information, please email

woodcounty4h@co.wood.wi.us.

Now get out and enjoy Wisconsin springtime!

Wood County

4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS May | June 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Area Animal Science Days....... 2

Creative Arts Day/Rafters ....... 3

Quilt Camp ............................... 4

Cloverbud Camp/Dairy Team

Brat Fries/Shooting Sports ..... 5

P.A.L.S. VB Tournament .......... 6

Farm Tech Days ....................... 6

Central WI State Junior Fair .... 7

Clothing Revue......................... 8

Foods & Cake Revue ............... 9

Calendar of Events ................ 11

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.

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The 2018 Area Animal Science Days will be coming to the Clark County Fairgrounds in Neillsville this summer.

Dairy and Livestock are the headliners with some rabbit offerings at Neillsville. Kewaunee and Lafayette

counties will also offer horse, and other small animal offerings are available at the other locations. Participation

in the Area Animal Science Days Livestock contest counts for two Market Sale education credits.

Registration, along with fees and meal payments for meals and registration fees will be due to the Wood

County UW-Extension office by May 25. Registration is $12.00 per participant and meals are $8.00 each. Make

sure to include payment for all participants, coaches, parents, leaders, etc. who will be eating.

Dates and Locations: Thursday, June 14: Kewaunee County

Friday, June 22: Clark County

Friday, June 29: Lafayette County

Review the registration packet prior to registering! Not all events are offered at all locations! For complete details and events, visit: https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animal-science-days/

Name: ______________________________________ Wood County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter: _______________

Location Attending (Kewaunee, Clark or Lafayette): ____________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ State: ___________________ Zip: ___________________

Phone: ____________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

EVENT REGISTRATION (Payment must be included to complete registration)

LIVESTOCK HORSE RABBITS SMALL ANIMAL COACH/PARENT

___ Junior Judging Team (Grades 3-8) ___ Hippology & Horse Judging Workshop

___ Educational Session

___ Educational Session

___ Number of attendees

___ Senior Judging Team (Grades 8+) ___ Poster Contest ___ Poster Contest ___ Poster Contest Team Coaching:

_______________ ___ Photo Contest

LUNCH

There will be a lunch served on-site at a cost of $8 per lunch. Lunch fees must be paid at time of registration and are due for all youth, coaches and other adult volunteers. You are welcome to bring your own lunch if you wish.

___ Yes, I would like to purchase a lunch for $8.

Please check the area that you will be participating in. Registration fee is $12 per youth. Coaches and other adult volunteers do not pay registration fees.

DAIRY: Register through Dairy Judging Coaches. Contact the Wood County UW-Extension office for more information.

Checks Payable to Wood County 4-H Leaders

Registration Fees: ________________

Lunch Fees: __________________

Total Due: __________________

Send completed registration form with payment to:

Wood County UW-Extension Office

Attn: Area Animal Science Days

P.O. Box 8095

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095 Contact our office at 715-421-8439 with any questions.

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Creative Arts Day 2.0 has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19th at Pittsville Elementary School.

Creative Arts Day 2.0 will include all of the events (including an awards presentation for volunteers and

Key Award) that were originally scheduled for Creative Arts Day, with the exception of Demonstrations.

Our Demonstration Contest will be held in July; the date will be announced at a later time.

We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we work together to create the

very best event possible after Winter Storm Evelyn.

CREATIVE ARTS DAY 2.0

WORK ON YOUR 4-H PORTFOLIO NOW! Now is a great time to work on your 4-H portfolio. This working document reflects your accomplishments

and progress in 4-H. What can you do right now?

Track your participation on the Permanent Record.

Define your goals for this year on the Project Story. Knowing your goals will help you achieve

them. Write those goals down now, during the project year, not after.

Think about some of the activities that you’ve participated in with 4-H so far. Write down some

of your thoughts on the experience on the Activity Reflection Form.

All of these forms can be found on the Wood County 4-H website: https://wood.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-

development/4-h-record-bookportfolios/

Your 4-H portfolio will become a great tool for you as you apply for jobs, scholarships and college.

WOOD COUNTY 4-H AT THE RAFTERS!

Ticket order form available at: https://wood.uwex.edu/files/2018/04/2018-Wood-County-4-H-Fundraiser-

Flyer.pdf Deadline to order tickets is Friday, June 8th.

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2018 4-H SUMMER YOUTH QUILT CAMP Sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Guild in conjunction with UW Cooperative Extension

Featured Quilt: Yellow Brick Road

Who: Youth in 6th grade and up

Where: Zion Methodist Church in Marshfield

When: Monday, May 21; 5:00 —7:00 p.m. at JOANN’s in Marshfield. Guild members will be available to help select fabrics

Tuesday, June 19 through Friday, June 22; 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Cutting and sewing top together

Tuesday, August 7; 9:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Work on binding

What: All participants will be making a yellow Brick road lap quilt in their own color choice. Participants will need to purchase fabric, straight pins, and thread for the top and backing. Approximately 8 different colors fat quarters (18 by 22 inches each), plus 2 yards of fabric for binding and border, and 3.25 yard for backing. Check the internet for color (inspiration) pictures of the yellow brick road quilt by Atkinson Designs and also for JOANN’s coupons.

After registering, letters will be sent with more information. Piecemakers Quilt Guild will supply cutting equipment and provide assistance in cutting and sewing of the quilt. The guild will also provide each quilter (who completes their top on time) batting and machine quilting of the finished top.

Camp is limited to 10 participants, with a minimum of 5 participants. Spaces fill up quickly. Please check the dates as there will be no makeup dates.

Quilters are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. A limited number of machines will be available.

Questions: Contact Pat Hammeke at 715-676-2824 or phammeke@tds.net. Registration deadline is May 15.

Please mail registration to:

Pam Hammeke 8687 Robin Road Marshfield, WI 54449-9633

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Name: ___________________________________________________________ Grade: _______________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________________

Email: __________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________

____ I have made a quilt before ____ I have a sewing machine

____ This is my first quilt ____ I will need a sewing machine

____ Years in quilt camp

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 15, 2018 - ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

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WOOD COUNTY DAIRY PROJECT BRAT FRIES Attention Dairy Kids!

Are you planning to attend the Wisconsin State Fair? Jerry and Susan have scheduled 2 brat fries to raise

money to help cover your expenses. Please plan a time to come and help. We also ask that each family

bring baked goods to sell. Please make something that will stand up to the heat.

Brat fry dates are:

Thursday, June 14: Provision Partners Cenex Station; Pittsville, 8:00 am—5:00 pm

Wednesday, June 20: Midstate Truck; Marshfield, 8:00 am—5:00 pm

If you have any questions, please call Jerry Lang at 715-305-1823 or Susan Miller at 715-451-1888.

Wisconsin State Fair entries are due Wednesday, June 6th.

REMEMBER: YQCA TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER. Find more information

at: http://wistatefair.com/competitions/junior-dairy/

THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN! DATE CHANGE! Due to the extended winter weather, Cloverbud Camp has been

postponed. The new date is Wednesday, June 20th, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Vesper

Recreation Center.

It will still be more fun than a barrel full of monkeys, so plan to join us! This one-day

camp is for our youngest members in kindergarten through second grade.

Registration is now open in 4honline; deadline is June 12th.

The Central Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports program and the Marshfield Trap & Skeet Club have teamed up to make some exciting changes to the 2018 shotgun program.

The program is focused on teaching basic safety and skill development in a fun and supportive environment. Youth will learn trap, skeet, five stand and sporting clays. Participants must be graduates of hunter safety and at least 12 years old. Watch the Central Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Facebook page for updates.

For more information, contact Scott at scott_huber@transcanada.com

CENTRAL WI 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS SUMMER SHOTGUN PROGRAM

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FUTURE GENERATIONS AREA AT FARM TECH DAYS! It's the talk of the town, the biggest three-day event to come to Wood County in

over three decades—and YOU can be involved!

Farm Technology Days will be held July 10-12, 2018, at the Sternweis Farm—just ½

mile from Marshfield. Members of the 2018 Farm Technology Days Future

Generations Area are looking for volunteers 14 and older to make this event a huge

success! What better volunteers to work with youth than our own 4-Hers?! Over 30

youth/older teen educational exhibits will be on display for the three days including

the Farm Playground, Mead Wildlife, Urban Forestry, Wisconsin Trappers, WI Ag in the Classroom, Fabick

Cat and Wood County’s own Green Bay Packer, VINCE BIEGEL!

Many of these exhibits need volunteer support to ensure they run smoothly. Volunteer shifts are 8:30

a.m.—1:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. each day. Each volunteer will receive a ticket for admission and a

volunteer t-shirt to wear during their shift. Please contact djbudtke@gmail.com for the volunteer form.

Like 2018 Farm Technology Days Future Generations Area on Facebook for the most up -to-date information.

P.A.L.S. VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT P.A.L.S. will be hosting their annual volleyball tournament on

Friday, July 27th at the Auburndale Park Recreation Center.

The tournament will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m.

FORMAT: Tournament format will be best two out of three

with double elimination. Rally scoring will be used.

TEAMS: 4-H teams should be made up of no more than 10

players and no less than 4. If a club does not have enough

players for a team, they may ask another club to join them.

Players may only participate on one team and MUST be a

current Wood County 4-H member, as of May 1, 2018. Clubs

are limited to no more than 2 teams. Teams are to be made

up of 4-H youth in grades 3-13 only (grade as of January 1,

2018). Please try to represent different age groups and both

genders on teams to make it fair for everyone and a lot more

fun!

PRIZES: Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Checks will be made out to

the 4-H club at the conclusion of the tournament or sent to the club in the mail.

FOOD: Families are welcome to pack their own snacks and drinks. The food stand at the park will also be

open to purchase snacks and drinks.

REGISTRATION: The registration fee is $12/team. To register your team, contact your club’s General

Leader. He/she will fill out the roster and turn it in to the UW-Extension office. Registration deadline is

Friday, July 13.

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CENTRAL WISCONSIN STATE FAIR DATES The 2018 Central Wisconsin State Fair dates are Tuesday, August 21—Sunday, August 26. These dates

are a week earlier than past years, so all dates leading up to the fair have also been adjusted. Please

mark the important dates below on your calendar now. More information will be published in the

July/August newsletter and on our website.

June 1—July 16: Fair Registration

Registration will be online through Fair Entry and must be completed by midnight on Monday, July

16th.

Sunday, August 19; 6:00—10:00p.m.: Fairgrounds Clean-up

Members, leaders and families are asked to help clean the Junior Fair exhibition buildings and animal

barns. Booth set-up will be allowed only AFTER the clean-up is complete.

Monday, August 20: Booth Set-up and Exhibit Check-in

Buildings open at 7:00a.m. for booth set-up. Refer to the fair book for specific project check-in times.

2018 CENTRAL WISCONSIN STATE JUNIOR FAIR REGISTRATION We will once again be using Fair Entry to complete fair registration this year. Online registration will begin

on June 1st.

The fair book will be posted online at: https://wood.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/central-wi-state-jr-

fair/ once it is ready. Additionally, a Registration Help Guide will also be posted on the Wood County 4-H

website. We recommend that you read through this guide before completing your registration, as there

are some new features this year:

There were a number of issues last year with submitting individual entries before all family

entries were completed. This process has been improved, and it is now easier to register all

individual exhibitors before completing the family submission.

There is also a new multi-entry process to save time when registering for multiple lots in the

same class. This will streamline the registration for exhibitors entering multiple projects in the

same class.

If you are participating in the Market Sale for Swine, please be sure to follow the instructions

provided at the Market Sale educational meetings so you enter your animals correctly.

Incorrect submissions will be returned to be corrected.

More details will be included in the next newsletter, and will also be available online. If you have any

questions before or during registration, contact us at 715-421-8439.

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WOOD COUNTY CLOTHING REVUE The Wood County Clothing Revue is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at McMillan Memorial

Library in Wisconsin Rapids. Register through 4honline before June 15th.

Below are the rules for this event.

All judging is face-to-face and is based on the exhibitor’s choice of pattern, fabric and accessories to enhance his/her

personal body type and meet the needs of the wearer. Individuals who exhibit clothing at the Revue will need to be

available to participate in the Style Show at the Central WI State Fair on Sunday, August 26th.

Rules:

Clothing Revue is open to those enrolled in a clothing project. Younger Members (grades K-3) are also eligible to

participate.

1. Youth are allowed to enter one item per lot according to grade category.

2. Two participants and one alternate will be selected to go to State Fair (you must be 14 or older as of

January 1 of the current year). Those selected for State Fair Clothing Revue will be asked to stay after

the program to learn more about State Fair.

3. Premiums will be paid for participants in grades 3-13. To receive the premium, you must model your

Revue garment(s) at the fair.

4. Cloverbud (grades K-2) entries are for participation ribbon only. All younger members will be judged

together.

5. Explorers (grade 3) will receive a placed ribbon. This does not count as one of their 6 projects for the

fair.

6. Buy and Show Description: Bring a complete, purchased outfit from home that will be judged on fit,

accessories, cost, and wardrobe compatibility.

Classes

Class C: Grades K—2

1. Garment sewn for self by exhibitor

2. Buy and Show

Class D: Grades 3-5

1. Garment sewn for self by exhibitor

2. Garment sewn for another person by exhibitor

3. Buy and Show

Class E: Grades 6-8

1. Garment sewn for self by exhibitor

2. Garment sewn for another person by exhibitor

3. Buy and Show

Class F: Grades 9-13

1. Garment sewn for self by exhibitor

2. Garment sewn for another person by exhibitor

3. Buy and Show

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WOOD COUNTY FOODS, SMALL APPLIANCE & CAKE REVUE The Wood County Foods, Small Appliance & Cake Revue is scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. It

will be held at Marshfield High School, Family & Consumer Science Department, Room 77. Register through

4honline by July 13th.

Below are the rules for this event.

All entries are judged conference style by asking food preparation and nutrition questions.

1. Foods and Small Appliance Revue is open to Junior Fair youth in grades 4-13 who are enrolled in a foods

and nutrition project. Members may enter one item in each category. Premiums will be paid for all

classes.

2. Younger Members (grades K-3) are also eligible to participate. Cloverbuds (grades K-2) will be judged

together and receive a participation ribbon. Explorers (grade 3) will receive a placed ribbon. This does

not count as one of their 6 projects for the fair.

3. Bring a printed copy of the recipe on an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper for judging AND email a copy to

woodcounty4h@co.wood.wi.us. Be sure to include your name on the recipe. Recipes will be collected

at the conclusion of judging. All recipes will be compiled and distributed to general leaders.

4. Prepare a favorite food according to a Foods Revue category and bring a single serving.

5. Foods and Small Appliance Revue entries will be evaluated on general food appearance, texture,

participant's appearance, creativity, knowledge of “My Plate” from the USDA

(www.choosemyplate.gov), nutritional content of meal/recipe, as well as the specific items listed under

each grade division. Personal grooming, personal appearance, and food attractiveness are important

parts in the total presentation.

Each participant must set up his/her own display. This will take place as a group when the judge so instructs. You

can have your items in boxes or coolers behind you.

FOODS REVUE CATEGORIES

Grades K-2: Nutritious Snack — Bring one kitchen tool used to prepare the food.

Grades 3-5: Creative Sandwich — Bring one kitchen tool used to prepare the food and appropriate

place setting.

Grades 6-8: Pasta Salad — Bring one kitchen tool used to prepare the food, appropriate place setting

and table decoration.

Grades 9 & up: Soup —Bring one kitchen tool used to prepare the food, appropriate place setting,

table decoration and a copy of a complete menu.

SMALL APPLICANCE REVUE CATEGORIES

Category for all grades (K-13) will be: choice of food made with a small appliance.

Food can be made with any small appliance: blender, bread machine, waffle iron, microwave, toaster

oven, crock pot, food processor, deep fryer, etc.

1. Display a single serving and one kitchen tool used to prepare the food (do not bring the small

appliance).

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The 4-H Leaders’ Association meets on the 4th Monday of every other month at 7:30 p.m. 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 are:

Monday, May 21; Marshfield Area Research Station

Monday, July 23; TBD

Monday, September 24; TBD

UPCOMING LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING DATES

2. Tell what small appliance was used and how.

3. Know the food groups used in your food item.

CAKE REVUE RULES

All entries are judged conference style by asking technique questions.

1. Cake Revue is open to all members (grades 4-13) enrolled in a foods and nutrition project or cake

decorating project. Younger Members (grades K-3) can also participate.

2. Cakes must be decorated out of baking pan and exhibited on sturdy board. No ruffles allowed on tray.

3. Cakes MUST be real, no forms or cardboard forms.

4. All frostings and decorations are allowed (edible and non-edible).

5. Members may only enter one cake.

6. Cake Revue entries are evaluated on creativity, skill level, cake appearance, and frosting colors.

CAKE REVUE CATEGORIES

Grades K-2: Decorate a cupcake or cookie

Grades 3-5: Decorate a cupcake or cookie; decorate flat 1 layer cake.

Grades 6-8: Decorate a cake (examples character, special occasion, gingerbread, etc.)

Grades 9 & Up: Decorate a cake (examples character, special occasion, gingerbread, etc.)

2018 STATE 4-H OBEDIENCE AND SHOWMANSHIP DOG SHOW The 2018 State 4-H Obedience and Showmanship Dog Show, hosted by Portage County volunteers, will be held at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Marshfield, on October 12-14, 2018.

Complete details and the 2018 State 4-H Dog Show Entry Book will be posted on the state 4-H website at: https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/state-4-h-dog-show/

Questions should be directed to the State Show chairpersons:

Nadene Seymour: 262-573-5848, cedarsaints@yahoo.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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MAY 10 YQCA Face-to-Face Training

6:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

McMillan Memorial Library

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

15 Market Hogs DNA Sample Due

19 Creative Arts Day Pittsville Elementary School

Pittsville, WI

21 Quilt Camp: Selecting Fabrics

5:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.

JoAnn’s

Marshfield, WI

21 P.A.L.S Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Marshfield Ag Research Station

Marshfield, WI

21 Leaders’ Association Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Marshfield Ag Research Station

Marshfield, WI

JUNE

1 Central Wisconsin State Junior Fair Registration Opens

8:00 a.m.

Online

Fairentry.com

1 Market Sheep DNA Sample Due

6 Wisconsin State Fair Entry Deadline Online

14 Brat Fry

8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Provision Partners Cenex Station

Pittsville, WI

17 Rafters Game

Gates open at 3:05 p.m.; Game Time: 4:05 p.m.

Witter Field

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

19 Market Sale Education Meeting: Feeding, Fitting & Shoeing

7:00 p.m.

Central WI State Fairgrounds

Marshfield, WI

19-20 Quilt Camp: Cutting and sewing top together

9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Zion Methodist Church

Marshfield, WI

20 Cloverbud Camp

9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Vesper Recreation Center

Vesper, WI

20 Brat Fry

8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Mid-State Truck

Marshfield, WI

21 Clothing Revue

1:00 p.m.

McMillan Memorial Library

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

22 Area Animal Science Days

8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Clark County Fairgrounds

Neillsville, WI

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

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

Wood County UW-Extension

400 Market Street

PO Box 8095

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095

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Wisc Rapids WI

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

Telephone: 715-421-8439; Fax: 715-421-8476; Email: woodcounty4h@co.wood.wi.us

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

Website: http//:wood.uwex.edu; Wood County 4-H, WI

Staff:

Chris Viau: 4-H Youth Development Educator; chris.viau@ces.uwex.edu

Laura Huber: 4-H Program Coordinator; laura.huber@ces.uwex.edu

Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association Executive Board

Laura Strigel, President (Wood County 4-H Resource Leaders) 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.

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