Trempealeau County 4-H Newsletter AUGUST 2017 CLOVER disPATCH inside this issue: Calendar 2 Fair Feedback 3-4 Record Books 5 Ambassadors 6-7 Arts Camp 8 Award Applications 9-10 Trip Applications 11-15 Leaders Board 16-18 Forms 19-20 Trempealeau County UW-Extension Office 36245 Main St. Po Box 67 Whitehall, WI 54773 Phone: (715) 538-2311 Ext. 210 Fax: (715) 538-1974 Website: hp://trem pealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ Facebook: hps:// www.facebook.com/ TrempealeauCounty4H? ref=stream THANK YOU NOTES Remember to write thank-you notes to those who sponsored trophies you won at the Fair and also to auction buyers. The addresses of the trophy sponsors are on the bottom of the trophies. All Trempealeau County Fair Results will be posted in the September edi- tion of the Clover Dispatch newsletter Hello, I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer so far. Now that the fair is over I hope everything has returned to normal and that you have some time to enjoy the great weather. Another important thing to do after the fair is to take some time to really reflect on the fair as a whole. One of the key parts of 4-H is taking some time to look back on your progress and accomplishments and learn from your experiences. A record book is a great way to save your memories about all your projects and your past year in 4-H as well as giving you a good direction for future projects. Take some time over the next few months to record some of the things you have done in the last year and think about what you did well, what you could have done better, and what you will change next time. August begins the period of time in 4-H where we reflect, re- charge, and prepare for the year ahead. We were able to get out the state trips in this newsletter as well as opportunities to take a larger role in 4-H through service with the County Leaders’ Association or the Ambas- sadors, and to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their service to 4-H. Have a great August! Adam Trunzo 4-H Youth Development Educator
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Trempealeau County 4-H Newsletter
AUGUST 2017 CLOVER disPATCH
inside this issue:
Calendar 2 Fair Feedback 3-4 Record Books 5 Ambassadors 6-7 Arts Camp 8 Award Applications 9-10 Trip Applications 11-15 Leaders Board 16-18 Forms 19-20
THANK YOU NOTES Remember to write thank-you notes to those who sponsored trophies you won at the Fair and also to auction buyers. The addresses of the trophy sponsors are on the bottom of the trophies.
All Trempealeau County Fair Results
will be posted in the September edi-
tion of the Clover Dispatch newsletter
Hello,
I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer so far. Now that
the fair is over I hope everything has returned to normal and that you
have some time to enjoy the great weather.
Another important thing to do after the fair is to take some time
to really reflect on the fair as a whole. One of the key parts of 4-H is
taking some time to look back on your progress and accomplishments and
learn from your experiences. A record book is a great way to save your
memories about all your projects and your past year in 4-H as well as giving
you a good direction for future projects. Take some time over the next
few months to record some of the things you have done in the last year
and think about what you did well, what you could have done better, and
what you will change next time.
August begins the period of time in 4-H where we reflect, re-
charge, and prepare for the year ahead. We were able to get out the
state trips in this newsletter as well as opportunities to take a larger role
in 4-H through service with the County Leaders’ Association or the Ambas-
sadors, and to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their
Applicants: It is your responsibility to make sure your letter of recommendation and applica-
tion reach the Extension Office by September 29th to be considered.
35245 Main St PO Box 67
Whitehall WI 54773
Extension Phone number: 715-538-2311 ext 210
Please submit the following information in any format you choose:
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Email Address:
4. Phone (Day):
5. Name of Parent or Guardian:
6. Grade (for school year starting fall of 2016):
7. Number of years in 4-H:
8. Name of 4-H Club:
9. Current 4-H Projects:
10. School and Community Activities:
11. 4-H Club and County Leadership (example: offices held, junior leader):
12. 4-H Club and County Participation:
13. What would you like to contribute to 4-H as an Ambassador?
14. Why are you interested in becoming a Trempealeau County 4-H Ambassador?
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4-H Programs and Events
WI 4-H Arts Camp Wants You!!
Do you have a passion for the arts? Are you ready to lead? Do you want to help 4-Hers GROW? We have the opportunity for you. Wisconsin 4-H has a camp that is all about “ART” in its many forms. This is the annual WI 4-H Arts Camp, and the leadership needs you to be a counselor. Arts Camp Counselors lead middle school youth through a weekend of arts exploration. There are two counselor roles, there are Art Track Counselors and Activity Counselors. Both are vital to a successful Arts Camp Experience. Art Track Counselors work together in a group of 3-5 to plan a one hour experience about an art form that interests them most. They then share the experience multiple times with separate groups of middle school campers. This role lets you express your creativity and share your passion of a par-ticular art type and teaching with the campers. It requires planning, facilitation skills and follow through.
Activity Counselors lead separate groups of middle school campers to the many tracks. They keep campers involved in camp and engaged in all the FUN! They are also responsible for cabin time activi-ties, as well, as other less structured times at camp. There are many fun and exciting “activities” that Activity Counselors oversee. The role of Activity Counselor allows you to have tons of fun with middle school 4-Hers as well as experience many kinds of arts activities. It requires patience in working with middle school youth, a willingness to interact and engage with campers and energy and enthusiasm!
This year, the WI 4-H Arts Camp Adult Resource Leader and Camp Counselor Applications and En-rollment, will be through 4H Online. If you are interested in applying, please read all the information and application instructions on the Arts Camp Website at: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/arts-camp-counselor-info/ and then proceed to 4H Online at your family’s member list. On the bottom are two sets of pull down menus, the second set is for enrollment in events. Arts Camp is an event in that menu. Click register and fill out the information requested. This year’s WI 4-H Arts Camp Staff will be notified in Mid-July and the first planning weekend is scheduled for August 25-26 at Upham Woods. WI 4-H Arts Camp will be held the weekend of October 6-8.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joshua Goede, Monroe County 4-H Youth De-velopment Educator and this year’s WI 4-H Arts Camp Director at [email protected] or 608.269.8722 or Amber Rehberg, WI 4-H Educational Program Specialist at [email protected] or 608.262.1557.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and share your interests and enthusiasm for the “ARTS!”
Joshua Goede 2017 WI 4-H Arts Camp Director
Amber Rehberg WI 4-H Educational Program Specialist
International Youth Exchange (More info at: http://wi4hinternational.org/ )
What is it? Every summer, more than 70 youth from 7 different countries spend one month with
Wisconsin host families. Some families even host for an entire school year. In addition Wisconsin
youth also have the chance to travel to and live in either Costa Rica, Japan, Finland, or South Korea
in 2018!
Who can participate? Host families must have a youth of the same age and gender as the ex-
change student.
When is it? July-August 2018
Where is it? Your home or around the world
Why should you participate? Hosting a young person from another country is a wonderful oppor-
tunity to expand your horizons, learn about another culture and develop lifelong friendships without
even leaving your home! Travelling to another country and immersing yourself in the local culture is
an experience few traveler are able to experience. You get to actually be a part of a family and a
community instead of just snapping pictures on a tour.
For more information visit: http://wi4hinternational.org/
Key Award (More info at: http://www.co.brown.wi.us/i_brown/d/uw_extension/4-h_key_award_information.pdf ) What is it? The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Program recognizes a select group of 4-H participants who have demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community. Who is eligible? Youth in 10th grade or older who have completed three years of club work and one year of youth leadership When/where is it? It is presented at the Trempealeau County Fair 2018 Why apply? In addition to being recognized for your outstanding 4-H career, each Key Award recipient receives a framed certificate and a Key Award pin.
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Trempealeau County Award & Trip Selection Application
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ Email Address:________________________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________________________________ Name of parent of guardian:_______________________________________________ 4-H Club: ____________________________________________________________ Grade for school year starting fall of 2017: (Circle One)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
What is your best preference on how you would like to receive information? (Circle one)
Email Telephone Mail
Mark below the awards of trips you are applying for:
____ Key Award
____ Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference
____ Citizenship Washington Focus
____ Space Camp
____ National 4-H Conference
____ National 4-H Congress
____ International Youth Exchange
Give a brief explanation on why you are applying for the award or trip you selected:
Remember that you will need to attend the October 23rd Leader’s Board Meeting to do
your personal interview to be considered for these opportunities.
Phone interviews will not be conducted this year so please plan accordingly.
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Annual Meeting
The Annual Leader Meeting will be September 25th at 6:00 p.m. All club leaders are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to share with other leaders your successes with your club and ask the extension office for resources to help your club. Please save the date on your calendar!
The Leader’s Board is an the main support for the Trempealeau County 4-H Program. The main responsibilities of the Leader’s Board are:
To raise and manage funds generated from the 4-H Food Stand and the Plat Book Sales Plan and organize county wide events such as Clover College, Performing Arts Festival, and the Trem-
pealeau County Fair Establish policies and procedures as needed Listen to funding requests that provide educational experiences to Trempealeau County 4-H Members Provides funding to 4-H members to attend camps, state, national, and international trips Provide financial support to project groups for example the Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Livestock, Foods & Nutri-
tion, and many other project groups. Evaluate current 4-H programs Explore new ideas that can benefit the Trempealeau County 4-H program
Who can be a Board Member? Any adult that has interest in the Trempealeau County 4-H Program. A parent, grandparent, community member, club leader, or project leader. If you are not a certified 4-H Volunteer at this time, arrangements would be made to receive the training. The Leader’s Board also has 2 youth positions. The youth positions are open to high school aged 4-H members. How often does the Leader’s Board meet? The Leader’s Board meets once a month. This past year the group met on the 4th Monday of the Month at 6pm in the Tremplo Room in the Courthouse. The meeting date may change when the new board members are elected. During the year the group can take advantage of the conference call option to accommodate the member’s schedules. How long are the terms? 2 years. May not serve for more than two consecutive terms 1 year for Youth Terms. May not serve for more than two consecutive terms. What do I do if I want to become a Leader’s Board Member? Contact Adam Trunzo at the extension office. Attend the Leader’s Board Meeting in September in the Tremplo Room in the County Courthouse.
We want to thank our current Leader’s Board Members for all their hard work: Brian Stankey, Heather Smock, Jeanette Dooley, Rosa Mooney, Kim Przybylla, Lori Dailey, Isabelle Mooney, and Bob Braun
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Trempealeau County Leaders’ Board Executive Meeting
June 7, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
Leader’s Board Members present: Brian Stankey, Rosa Mooney, Lori Dailey (telephone), Kim
Przybylla, Isabelle Mooney, Adam Trunzo
Quorum not met. Since we are on a tight schedule to have business conducted, Brian made an exec-
utive decision to have the meeting continue with those present.
Guests: none
Meeting called to order at 6:34 p.m. by president, Brian
American and 4-H pledges were led by Alicia Schmitt, 4-H member present for meeting.
Secretary’s Report-One amendment needed-future meeting should be listed as TBD. Motion to ap-
prove with change by Rosa, seconded by Lori, all approve, motion carried
Treasurer Report-Read by Brian from emailed report as Jeanette was unable to attend. Motion to ap-
prove report from Kim, seconded by Rosa, all approved, motion carried.
Funding requests
Alicia Schmitt, Horse camp, $50
Olivia Killian, horse camp, $50
Bo Killian, Horse camp, $30 (not present)
Jack Killian, Horse camp, $30 (not present)
Sevannah Hines, Horse camp, $30 (not present)
Macen Hines, Horse camp, $30 (not present)
Sawyer Smock, Camp K, $30 (not present)
Forms were filled out completely and interviews were conducted with those present.
Motion to approve all funding requests as indicated below by Kim, seconded by Rosa, all approved, mo-