September, 2016 Calendar 2 Adult Leadership 3 Youth Leadership 3 Membership 6 Animal Science 14 Art 14 Foods 16 Activity Page 16 Inside this issue: Pepin Pacer Pepin County 4-H Newsletter Layout and Production by Gwen Prom Edited by Marie L.B. Ritscher UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA. Pepin County UWEX Staff UW-Extension Pepin County conducts educational programs and provides educational infor- mation in 4-H youth development, family living education and agriculture. Marie L.B. Ritscher 4-H Youth Agent and Nutrition Program Educator E-mail: [email protected]Micheal Travis Agriculture Agent E-mail: [email protected]Mary C. Wood Family Living Agent, E-mail: [email protected]Gwen Prom Program Assistant E-mail: [email protected]Address: 740 7th Avenue West PO Box 39 Durand, WI 54736 Phone: 715-672-5214 UW-Extension website: http://pepin.uwex.edu/ 4-H Online: http://wi.4honline.com/ Every month we will hide a special symbol somewhere in that month’s Pacer. If you are the first person to call (715) 672-5214 or email ([email protected]) the Pepin County UW-Extension Office and tell us where that symbol is found you will win $5 and be named in next month’s Pepin Pacer as the “4-H Fast Finder”. This month’s symbol is Good Luck Hunting! What Can YOU Do in 4-H? Just about anything! DO IT! Go to a meeting. Attend a camp. Enter a contest. Take a field trip. Make a new friend. Decide on a project. Attend a workshop. Volunteer to help. LEARN IT! Explore an idea. Design a plan. Identify the parts. Research the facts. Locate a resource. Organize an activity. Practice a new skill. Schedule an interview. BE IT! Share a vision. Inspire others. Take the lead. Report on results. Support a cause. Demonstrate a process. Create something new. Exhibit a final product. Be the change! You have a lot to share just by being YOU! Your part is an important on, and you can make a difference. So what are you waiting for? Come on...RE-ENROLL IN A 4-H CLUB!
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September, 2016
Calendar 2
Adult Leadership 3
Youth Leadership 3
Membership 6
Animal Science 14
Art 14
Foods 16
Activity Page 16
Inside this issue:
Pepin Pacer
Pepin County 4-H Newsletter Layout and Production by Gwen Prom
Edited by Marie L.B. Ritscher
UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA.
Pepin County UWEX Staff
UW-Extension Pepin County conducts educational programs and provides educational infor-
mation in 4-H youth development, family living education and
agriculture. Marie L.B. Ritscher 4-H Youth Agent and Nutrition Program Educator E-mail: [email protected] Micheal Travis Agriculture Agent E-mail: [email protected] Mary C. Wood Family Living Agent, E-mail: [email protected] Gwen Prom Program Assistant E-mail: [email protected] Address: 740 7th Avenue West PO Box 39 Durand, WI 54736 Phone: 715-672-5214 UW-Extension website: http://pepin.uwex.edu/ 4-H Online: http://wi.4honline.com/
Every month we will hide a special symbol somewhere in that month’s
Pacer. If you are the first person to call (715) 672-5214 or email
and tell us where that symbol is found you will win $5 and be named
in next month’s Pepin Pacer as the “4-H Fast Finder”. This month’s
symbol is Good Luck Hunting!
What Can YOU Do in 4-H?
Just about anything!
DO IT! Go to a meeting. Attend a camp. Enter a
contest. Take a field trip. Make a new friend. Decide on
a project. Attend a workshop. Volunteer to help.
LEARN IT! Explore an idea. Design a plan. Identify
the parts. Research the facts. Locate a resource.
Organize an activity. Practice a new skill. Schedule an
interview.
BE IT! Share a vision. Inspire others. Take the lead.
Report on results. Support a cause. Demonstrate a
process. Create something new. Exhibit a final product.
Be the change! You have a lot to share just by being
YOU! Your part is an important on, and you can make
a difference. So what are you waiting for?
Come on...RE-ENROLL IN A 4-H CLUB!
September
3 4-H Online Enrollment Opens
5 UW-Extension Office Closed
10-11 State 4-H Gymkhana
12 SYC Mtg
15-18 State 4-H Horse Expo
24 Youth Poultry Poster Contest
24 Avian Quiz Bowl
28 Fair Association Inc. Mtg
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CALENDAR
Chippewa 4-H Club
Meets monthly on Sundays
Contact Club Leader for Information
Waubeek Corners 4-H Club
Meets 1st Monday of the month,
6:00 p.m., Waumandee State
Bank Basement in Durand.
Lima Lads & Lassies 4-H Club
Meets 3rd Sunday of the month.
1:00 p.m., Durand City Hall.
October
1-2 4-H Arts Camp
2 Achievement Program
2-5 National 4-H Dairy Conference
2-8 National 4-H Week
5 Parent / Leader Federation Mtg
31 Halloween
Riverside Fletchers
Meets 3rd Saturday of the month.
10:00 a.m., TBD
4-H Fast Finder for the Month:
Wendy Brantner Congratulations for being our 4-H Fast Finder this month!
We hope you enjoy the Pepin Pacer !
ADULT LEADERSHIP
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP
SYC Meeting
When: September 12, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Pepin School, Pepin
Open to all Pepin County 4-H members in 7th grade and older.
As soon as you are in 7th grade come join the fun and fellowship.
Pepin County 4-H Parent/Leader Meeting
October 5, 2016 6:00 p.m.
UW- Extension Office
ALL Pepin County 4-H Parents, Leaders, and Youth Leaders you are welcome to attend the Parent/Leaders Federation Meetings. Decisions are made at these meetings which affect all members and parents within our 4-H organization. Meetings are held in February, April, June, August, October and December , normally held at the Extension Office in Durand.
Take part in determining how the money raised is spent and what activities Pepin County 4-Hers will participate in. Your voice will be heard.
Fall Forum November 4-6, 2016
Fall Forum is an opportunity for youth and adult leaders to attend the statewide training weekend with county and state staff. The purpose of Fall Forum: Provide an educational opportunity for youth and adult volunteers ; Develop youth and adult partnerships; Create an engaging environment to facilitate discussion between counties; Provide an opportunity for youth and adult volunteers to be involved in the planning and evaluating of statewide programs.
When: November 4- 6, 2016
Where: Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake
Who: Each county is encouraged to send a delegation of 7th – 13th grade youth
and adult volunteer leaders
For more information contact Marie Ritscher at 715-672-5214
Pepin County Fair Association Inc.
invites you to their next meeting on September 28, 2016
at the Durand Government Center. Contact the Fair Association Inc.
at (715) 575- 1641 or on Facebook (Pepin County Fair)
with questions or suggestions.
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SYC Meeting August 3, 2016 Roll Call: Claire Raethke, Hunter Hass, Bri Hass, Lauren Hendel, Jordin McMahon, Alex McMahon, and Maya Young Secretary’s Report: Read over last meetings minutes Treasurer’s Report: As of July 27th there is $5,674.91in the account, we made 332.72 from the diary wagon Fair Recap: There was no Splash Dash 332.72 were made in the Dairy Wagon, we discussed moving it’s location or more signs Jordin sold all the squares for the chicken dumplings and Dale Bauer won We made $338.40 in profits at the silent auction The pies raised $500 dollars and prices went well at the live auction Lauren got 2nd place in the coloring contest and there were lots of entries Cloverbud and Explorer judging went well Marie grabbed some kids to help with the kiddie and pet parades Suggestions: Maybe a two day fair? Or joining with another county? Buffalo? New Business: Discussed possible 4-H promotions Claire made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Lauren second it
Parent Leader Federation Meeting Minutes for June 8, 2016
Attendance: Jan, Dave, Judy, Lori
Pledges recited, Dave read minutes from the April 13 2016 meeting, Judy made a motion to accept
minutes as read, Lori 2nd
Judy gave treasure report $ 6,683.78 total after checks and deposits, Dave motion to accept treasure
report and Lori 2nd. There was an additional donation of $ 300 for deposit since the treasure report was
prepared. Theme for the fair was shared with clubs at the last meeting, date that fair entries are due,
work dates and volunteer needs were shared at club meetings, The Pie Baking contest is new and need
to get out to the clubs. A bench was approved in honor of Birdie. Several members will be leaving this
month on there Service Learning and Trips that were awarded. A full fair schedule will be advertised
soon. Dairy Breakfast will be a week from Saturday, new this year at the breakfast is a Quartet and ma-
gician. Dave will call and confirm what supplies will be available for our use at the fair, ie tables, chairs
& kitchen supplies. Club reports: Waubeek Corners Discussed booth design, Acts of Kindness, demon-
strations given and upcoming music in the park commitment. Chippewa Club: Mini Fair and water
games. Next meeting August 10th @ Durand @ 6:00 Pending Marie's approval. Meeting adjourned by
Lori, 2nd by Judy.
Lacy Quinton's remarks regarding the 4-H trip she participated in this year. This year I went on the American spirit east 4-H trip. While there I got to see amazing places like New York, Boston, and Canada. We learned about every place we went through and stopped at by reports done by us teens called teachable mo-ments. One of my favorite places we went was Massachusetts where we went whale watching, shopped around the Quincy market, and went to a restaurant called Fire and Ice. I also really enjoyed New York. Getting to see the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty was incredible. While on the experience I met many people, some I still keep in touch with today! I'm so glad that I went on this trip to see all these places and learn all the
new things I did.
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“Our donations included 4-H sweatshirts, books, stickers, water bottles, pencils, and post cards. While at the hospital we learned a lot about the history of the hospital, and what the hospital has to offer to children up to the age of 18.”
Some of the highlights mentioned by Marsha Heck regarding her 4-H service learning trip to th Portland area: * First time flying * Sea Lions Caves * Prepared meal homeless * Redwood National Forest
* Rode on a railway * Children’s Book Bank -service
* Toured a Navy ship * Asian dumpling making
* Oregon Coast Aquarium * Shriners Children Hospital
Some Comments regarding the service while on the trip “We then went to a church and cooked a meal for the homeless. We planned, bought the groceries, and cooked the meal. The community meal was a very rewarding experience for me because I got to talk to several different people and I got to hear their stories of how they became homeless.”
MEMBERSHIP
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This July 9-16 I was in
Washington DC on the CWF 4-H trip. While in DC I got to see and experience many
of the great things the city has to offer. From memori-als to an inside look at our nations capital and lots of
good food in between it was a trip I'll never forget. Out of all the memorials the Penta-gon 9/11 Memorial was my
favorite. It has benches that represent each person that died either on the plane or
in the Pentagon on 9/11. Another highlight of my trip was going to Toby's Dinner Theatre where Hairspray
was performed live during the meal. I also met many great people on this trip and would highly recommend it!
****** Promoting New 4-H Families ******
September and October are the first months of the new 4-H year.
This is the best time to get new families to join 4-H. Invite them to one of your
meetings, get everyone involved!
4-H Achievement Awards Program
This special awards event is open to all 4-H members and leaders in Pepin County is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the Pepin School.
This is a county awards program based on the 4-H’ers achievement and learning experience during the 4-H Year (September 2015 through August 2016.) The record book is the evaluation tool on which the awards program is based.
This year again cookies & milk will be served at Achievement Program, this is to encourage people to spend time with family & friends. Invite grandparents & neighbors to come!
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2016 4-H ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT
Starting September 3, 2016 families will be able to re-enroll or enroll in 2017 4-H on-line. If
you have any questions, please contact the UW-Extension Office at 715-672-5214 and we
will help you work through the registration process.
wi.4honline.com
Re-Enroll Members/Leaders To get started with the re-enrollment process, log into 4HOnline (www.wi.4honline.com with your family email and password. On the family home screen, click on the orange button labeled Continue to Family. On your Member/Volunteer list, find the family member you wish to re-enroll and click on Edit next to their name. At the bottom of the next screen, click on the button for Enroll for 2015-2016. You will now see the Personal Information that you entered when you first enrolled. Look over the information and make any corrections. When you are done, click on Continue. Next is the Additional Information screen when you will need to accept the agreements and answer the Photo Release and Accommodations questions. Click Continue when done. The Health Form for members is optional at enrollment, but you could be asked to complete it in the future if you attend any events that require one. Click Continue when done. If you are an adult volunteer and see the Volunteer Screening page, then it has been 4 years since the last time a background check has been completed. You need to check over the answers to the questions and correct as needed. This page will only appear every 4 years. Click Continue when done. On the Participation -> Club screen, confirm the correct club is listed. If you serve in a volunteer role (but not as a project leader) click on Edit and select the volunteer type. Click on Update to save the change. Click on Continue when done. On the Participation -> Projects screen, confirm all the projects you are enrolled in are listed. Add any missing projects. If you are dropping a project, click on Edit for that project and then click on Delete. After making sure all your projects are listed correctly, click on Submit Enrollment.
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August brings the official end of the 4-H year and the
time when record books are due. Record books
should be turned in to club leaders on August 15. So to
make it a little easier to do that the Lima Lads and Las-
sies had their end-of-year celebration at Wakanda Park
in Menomonie for an afternoon of swimming in their
great pool on August 14th. Everyone brought their
own lunch plus Angie and Tim brought nachos and
cheese and pop to share
with the whole group. The
weather was perfect!! The high water slide was a
big hit along with trying to cross the pool on
the floating logs. A couple girls spent time on the
lounge chairs working on their tan. It was a
very fun and relaxing af-
ternoon for our club to
enjoy together and a
great way to end the year.
NATIONAL 4H WEEK OCTOBER 2-8, 2016
Hopefully you’ve started making plans to be involved in promoting 4-H during National 4-H
Week. This week is dedicated to 4-H promotion around the entire country. There are so many
ways to spread the good news about 4-H…Get involved personally in recruiting new 4-H mem-
bers. Talk to your friends, tell them about 4-H and show them how rewarding it can be to be
involved. A personal contact from you is always the best
method. Be creative and join in the promotional fun!!
Share the impact 4-H has had in your life. Show your
pride this National 4-H Week, Pepin County is proud to
celebrate the #TrueLeaders we raise to be #4HGrown!
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CLUB OFFICERS
This fall clubs will be electing new officers. Before your club holds its election, take time to explain the duties of each
office. The club officer team can play a big role in setting the pace of the club for the coming year. This tip sheet was
adapted from a Minnesota County 4-H Newsletter. The 4-H agent, Marie Ritscher, would be happy to come to a club
meeting to work with members, parents and leaders concerning club officers.
*Duties of President and Vice President — Presidents and Vice Presidents work together to determine the
specific duties that each will have in the club. They should determine “who will do what” from the following—as well as
add any items that may be specific to your club.
*Duties of the Secretary— Accurate club records help maintain orderly business from one meeting to the next.
These books serve as historical documents. Club secretaries and 4-H leaders need to determine what records are
important to maintain..
*Duties of Treasurer —- Club funds should be handled in a business-like way. The president should appoint an
auditing committee to review the books and make sure all is in proper order at the conclusion of the year.
*Club Reporter: Report to the community what the club is doing by sending articles and pictures to local newspapers
and other media.
*Club Historian: Keep record of group’s accomplishments and activities for the year and organize a club scrapbook.
Scrapbook should be durable and written with future generations in mind.
-Keep accurate minutes of all club meetings.
-Keep a complete list of all members and call the role.
-Read letters to the club at meetings.
-Write the club’s letters.
-Notify members when and where meetings will be by
phone, postcard, or by person.
-Assist in deciding club goals and the annual club
program.
-Call meetings to order when both the president and
vice president are absent.
-Complete all club records and reports.
-Preside at all meetings.
-Prepare the meeting agenda with club leader and
other youth leaders of the club.
-Make sure that the meeting place is ready.
-Make sure that the program is ready and thank the
participants.
-Introduce and welcome guests.
-Appoint and work with committees.
-Arrange for elections of officers.
-Serve as chairman of club committees.
-Represent club at county or special occasions.
-Lead officers and members in planning interesting
programs.
-Keep an accurate record of all money received by the
club and all money spent.
-Make a report at each meeting including all money
collected, all money spent and the balance in the
treasury.
-Pay bills only as voted upon by the club and with the
approval of the leader.
-Turn over funds and accurate records to the newly
elected treasurer.
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Are you interested in going on any of the trips that the Pepin County 4-H program has to offer? This is your
chance- get involved in the 4-H Award Trips program! Trip applications can be picked up at the Extension
Office and are also available at our web-site http://pepin.uwex.edu/4h. The Parent/Leader Federation plans to
assist in the funding of the trips , amount is dependent on treasury funds. The following trips are anticipated:
Anticipated 4-H Award Trips
Trips are subject to State and County Approval
Age eligibility Total Cost Your cost (dependent P/L
Fed treasury)
FIVE
(FINDING INTERESTING VARIETIES IN
EVERYONE)
A diversity trip for delegates to enjoy learning about
multiculturalism (appreciating different cultures) in a
diverse location closer to home while introducing concepts
of diversity, acceptance, and tolerance of other individuals!
6th-8th grade About $300 About $150
State 4-H and Youth Conference, Madison, WI, one
week in mid to late June. Participate in a variety of
seminars, motivational speakers, dances, recreation, and
more.
7th to 10th grade About $250 About $150
Out- of- State Service Learning Trip (Buffalo, Pepin,
and Pierce Counties) Five day/four night trip focused
will be on education and service.
9th-13th grade About $1200 About $700
American Spirit East A Northwest Region bus travel experience to Pennsylvania, New York City, Plymouth Rock, Boston and Niagara Falls. Youth will gain a better understanding of America’s heritage.
9th-13th grades About $1200
plus cost of a
passport for travel
to Canada.
About $800
Citizenship Washington Focus
Choice of dates in June or July. Nine days across the
country and in Washington, D.C., meet 4-Hers
nationwide, learn about citizenship, government, history.
10th- 12th grade
(Min. age 15)
About$1200 About $800
National 4-H Conference, Washington, D.C
Early April. You will be nominated for selection to a
statewide delegation (6 youth). This application has an
earlier deadline.
10th -12th grade
(Max. age 18)
About $1200 About $700
National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA
Travel by plane to Georgia during Thanksgiving weekend.
Celebrate accomplishments you and others have made in
4-H. Expect a lot of motivation and inspiration at this
one.
10th -12th grade
(Max. age 18)
About $1200 About $700
American Spirit West A educational travel experience for Southwest and Northwest Region 4-H youth. During this trip youth will learn and visit several of our country’s National Parks. Youth will gain outdoor and leadership skills while nurturing an appreciation of natural resources
9th-13th grades About $1200
About $800
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The Lima Lads and Lassies 4-H club finished out the 4-H year by fulfilling a community service activity at Brunner's Seed. Tony Weisenbeck from Brunner's Seed asked our club if we would serve ice cream at their Customer Appreciation Dinner held on Thursday evening August 25th. As farmers came throughout the evening to enjoy a great chicken dinner they finished off their meal by stopping by the dairy wagon where Stephanie, Abby, and Elly
scooped up ice cream on a cone, in a bowl with chocolate syrup, or in a cup for a root bear float. We were fortunate enough to have beautiful weather so everyone could sit and relax and have an enjoyable evening visiting with neighbors. Our next club meeting will be Sunday Sept. 18th at 1:00 at the Durand City Hall. We will be discussing re-enrollment and planning our calendar of activities and meetings for the 2016 - 2017 4-H year.
Become a Volunteer Stream Monitor.
Help monitor the health of our streams by accessing
stream flow, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, aquatic
insects, etc… Equipment and training provided. Help
protect our streams in Pepin County!
For more information or to sign up as an individual or a
group, contact :
Pepin County Land Conservation at 715-672-8665 ext 5
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ANIMAL SCIENCE
ART
2016 4-H Arts Camp
The annual statewide Arts Camp for middle school 4-H’ers will
be held on October 1—2 , 2016 at Upham Woods in Wisconsin
Dells. THE 6-8th graders will experience six hours of explora-
tory sessions in communication, music, photography, theater
arts, culinary arts and art in nature. Space is limited, so send an
application in promptly—deadline is August 22. For registra-
tion information:
Thank You Notes
Remember to send thank you notes to
auction buyers.
National 4-H Dairy Conference
About 200 youth from 4-H dairy projects around the U.S. and Canada congregate in Madison for the
National 4-H Dairy Conference held annually in conjunction with World Dairy Expo. Participants
learn about production, processing, marketing and use of dairy products, and develop a broader
understanding of careers available in dairy production, biotechnology, genetics, marketing and other
selected areas. The conference consists of participatory workshops on the University of Wisconsin
campus, speakers, tours and visiting the World Dairy Expo.
Where: UW-Madison Campus’ Lowell Center When: October 2nd - October 5, 2016
For additional information : http://national4hdairyconference.org/ Registration ends Sept. 3 or Marie Ritscher at 715-672-5214
FOOD and NUTRITION
Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Check
To have the dial gauge of your pressure canner tested for accuracy, bring
the cover to the Pepin County UW-Extension Office, Government Center,
Durand on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This is a free service. we