“THERE ARE NO MISTAKES, ONLY LESSONS.” Author Unknown, Foundations II, Doorways published by the Noel Group. In my opinion, one thing we don’t do enough of in 4-H is take time to celebrate our mistakes. We take plenty of time to recognize first place finishes, blue ribbons, and award selections, but celebrating our mistakes gets left out. 4-H members have the unique opportunity to try new things, explore their interests and push their own personal boundaries. There are times when things go right, lessons are learned and goals are achieved. In this case, we have every reason to celebrate and we should. There are also times when things don’t go right or a mistake was made that led to a member not achieving their goals—but they may still learn valuable lessons. Often times these occasions are not usually celebrated in the same way as successes. But are the lessons learned any less valuable to our members? Parents and leaders— in this new 4-H year I challenge you to allow your members to try things and allow them to make mistakes. Then, instead of correcting them or finishing the project, help them discover the lessons that can be learned. Members—I challenge you to try at least one new project or activity that you may not be completely comfortable with. You may make a mistake or two, but learning from this experience is a valuable lesson that will help you as you grow into adults. 4-H is an opportunity for members to practice “real life” in a safe environment. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity and celebrate your mistakes. Sincerely, Chris Viau Wood County 4-H Youth Development Educator P.S.—I was going through old files and came across this article I wrote in 2011. I feel it rings true today and wanted to share it again. Wood County 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS November | December 2018 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 4-H Awards Movie Morning ..... 2 Club Officer Training ................ 2 Shooting Sports Orientation .... 2 Leaders’ Association Elections 3 Mandatory Leader Training ..... 3 Christmas Roller Skating Party 3 4-H Clubs Grant Opportunity ... 4 P.A.L.S. Bowling Party .............. 4 Project Discovery Day .............. 4 Conservation Contests ............ 5 BIG M Training & International Exchange Opportunities .......... 6 ALICE Report ............................ 7 Wood County Dairy Report ...... 8 4-H Week Lawn Displays ....... 10 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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“THERE ARE NO MISTAKES, ONLY LESSONS.” Author Unknown, Foundations II, Doorways published by the Noel Group.
In my opinion, one thing we don’t do enough of in 4-H is take time to celebrate
our mistakes. We take plenty of time to recognize first place finishes, blue
ribbons, and award selections, but celebrating our mistakes gets left out.
4-H members have the unique opportunity to try new things, explore their
interests and push their own personal boundaries. There are times when
things go right, lessons are learned and goals are achieved. In this case, we
have every reason to celebrate and we should.
There are also times when things don’t go right or a mistake was made that led
to a member not achieving their goals—but they may still learn valuable
lessons. Often times these occasions are not usually celebrated in the same
way as successes. But are the lessons learned any less valuable to our
members?
Parents and leaders— in this new 4-H year I challenge you to allow your
members to try things and allow them to make mistakes. Then, instead of
correcting them or finishing the project, help them discover the lessons that
can be learned.
Members—I challenge you to try at least one new project or activity that you
may not be completely comfortable with. You may make a mistake or two, but
learning from this experience is a valuable lesson that will help you as you grow
into adults.
4-H is an opportunity for members to practice “real life” in a safe environment.
I encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity and celebrate your
mistakes.
Sincerely,
Chris Viau Wood County 4-H Youth Development Educator
P.S.—I was going through old files and came across this article I wrote in 2011. I feel it rings true today and wanted to share it again.
Wood County
4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS November | December 2018
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 4-H Awards Movie Morning ..... 2
Club Officer Training ................ 2
Shooting Sports Orientation .... 2
Leaders’ Association Elections 3
Mandatory Leader Training ..... 3
Christmas Roller Skating Party 3
4-H Clubs Grant Opportunity ... 4
P.A.L.S. Bowling Party .............. 4
Project Discovery Day .............. 4
Conservation Contests ............ 5
BIG M Training & International
Exchange Opportunities .......... 6
ALICE Report ............................ 7
Wood County Dairy Report ...... 8
4-H Week Lawn Displays ....... 10
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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WOOD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2018
ANNUAL 4-H AWARDS MOVIE MORNING On Saturday, November 10, join your friends at Rogers Cinema in
Marshfield for a special celebration. We’ll cheer our award winners on
and then enjoy a private movie screening of The Grinch.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., awards begin at 9:00 a.m. with the movie to
follow.
The cost is $3.00 for 4-H members and certified volunteers, $6.50 for
friends and family. All are welcome.
No RSVP required. Concessions will be available for purchase.
WOOD COUNTY 4-H AWARDS & MOVIE MORNING
Have you taken on a youth leadership role in your club? Are you excited and a little lost, wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into? Not to worry! Club Officer Training is here!
On Saturday, December 8, we’ll meet friends from Marathon County 4-H and learn together.
The details are still being finalized on location and time, but put the date on your calendar and watch our
Facebook page for more details!
CLUB OFFICER TRAINING
SHOOTING SPORTS ORIENTATION The Central Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports season is about to begin! The 4-H Shooting Sports program teaches youth lifelong skills in a safe and friendly learning environment. We focus on safety and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment, but never forget the fun!
The orientation meeting is set for Sunday, December 2nd, at the Central Wisconsin Sportsmen's Club, 11841 Stadt Rd., Marshfield. An open house will begin at noon, allowing youth and their families to talk with instructors, browse equipment, and become familiar with the facility. The official meeting will begin at 1:00. Meeting attendance is required. This is how you register for the program and select the best practice times for your family. There will be six practices from January through March for archery, rifle, and pistol. Shotgun practices will be held during June and July.
Archery, air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, and shotgun instruction are all available. Participants are not required to own their own equipment. The program has loaner and rental equipment available.
This program is open to 4-H youth members in Wood, Clark, and Marathon Counties that are at least 8 years old and in 3rd grade. To participate in powder-burning activities, youth must be at least 12 years old and be graduates of hunter safety.
"Like" our Facebook page (Central Wisconsin 4H Shooting Sports) for more information, updates and reminders.
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WOOD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2018
Each year, clubs are required to participate in annual leader training in order to maintain their chartered status. Trainings are targeted towards adults and older youth leaders - not just general leaders. We welcome and encourage all leaders to participate, learn, and help make their club the best it can be.
This year’s mandatory leader training, “All Together, Not All the Same,” will be held on Monday, December 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. The location is still being confirmed. Watch your email and check our Facebook page for final details. To make the most of the training, we suggest that you have 2-4 members from your club attend.
Contact the UW-Extension office to RSVP: [email protected] or 715-421-8439.
MANDATORY LEADER TRAINING
4-H LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS The Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association is an organization that provides leadership, direction, and financial support to the county 4-H program. Its members, made up of representatives from local 4-H clubs, meet six times a year.
The Association will hold its annual elections at their regular meeting on Monday, November 26. Nominations are currently being sought for the following positions:
President-Elect
Treasurer
Director at Large
Junior Fair Board Representatives
If you are interested in being nominated for one of these positions, please contact Christine Jensen with Shady Lane 4-H (715.486.6227 or email: [email protected]) or Connie Folz with Rozellville Rockets 4-H (715-387-0649 or email: [email protected]).
CHRISTMAS ROLLER SKATING PARTY All Wood County 4-H members, family and friends are invited to join Webster 4-H for their annual Christmas Roller Skating Party!
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Melody Gardens Skateland; 1200 S Oak Ave; Marshfield
$3.00 per person (includes skate rental)
Come dressed in your favorite Christmas attire!
Bring in a non-perishable food item and receive a prize!
If you have any questions, contact Krisann Mauritz at 715-387-0411.
WOOD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2018
PROJECT DISCOVERY DAY Project Discovery Day will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Mid-State Technical College in
Marshfield and we need YOU to make it incredible!
Youth and adult instructors are needed to teach education sessions. If you have an idea for a class you
would like to teach, you are encouraged to share your ideas. Contact Laura in the UW-Extension Office
with questions or ideas.
P.A.L.S. BOWLING PARTY Wood County P.A.L.S. invites you to join us for a great
afternoon of bowling at Rose Bowl Lanes in Marshfield on
Saturday, January 26th.
Pre-registration is required! You can register your team of 4,
or register individually and we will put you on a team. Each
team must consist of bowlers in the same age group: 12 and
under, 13 and older, or adult volunteers. You read that
right: Adult volunteers are invited to participate, however
youth teams will be given priority for lane space.
Check-ins will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the pins will start to fall at noon. The cost is $11 per person and
includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, and 1 pizza per lane.
To register, complete the Google Form at: https://goo.gl/forms/uTgm5m1tXltkF7Ir2 by January 4th.
Creative Arts Day will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Pittsville Elementary School.
It’s never too early to pick out the perfect play or monologue, so start planning today!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR 4-H CLUBS Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation has a Grant Program exclusively for 4-H clubs in their service area. Grants are awarded in the amount of $400 per club, to support clubs in youth development and to promote civic and leadership responsibilities.
To apply for a grant, visit their website at: https://mutualofwausau.com/community-involvement/ and download the form for 4-H Club Grant.
Grant applications are due to the Mutual of Wausau home office by April 1st.
WOOD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH CONNECTIONS NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2018
Every year the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the NACD Auxiliary sponsor a
poster and speaking contest for area youth, focused on conservation topics.
The Wood County Land & Water Conservation Department sponsors local poster and speaking contests,
with the winners moving on to compete in area competitions and possibly advancing to state.
POSTER CONTEST
This year’s topic for the Conservation Posters is “Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper”. The rules for the poster contest can be found online at: http://www .co.wood.wi.us/Departments/LandConservation /Environmental.aspx. Gift cards and trophies will be awarded to the top posters. Poster size must be 14” x 22” or 12” x 18”. The posters may be dropped off at the Wood County Land and Water Conservation Department or mailed to: Wood County LWCD, Attn: Tracy Arnold; 111 W. Jackson Street; Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, by Thursday January 17th, 2019.
SPEAKING CONTEST This year the county speaking contest will be held on Thursday January 17th, 2019, at the Riverblock Building (111 West Jackson Street; Wisconsin Rapids, WI). The contest starts at 6:00pm. Students can pick a topic that deals with conservation and deliver a speech. Gift cards and trophies will be awarded to the top speeches. Information about the speaking contest can be found online at: http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/LandConservation/Environmental.aspx. Entry forms need to be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or dropped off (Wood County Land and Water Conservation Department, Attn: Tracy Arnold; 111 W. Jackson Street; Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495; email: [email protected]; fax: 715.421.8579) by Monday January 14th, 2019.
4-H members are encouraged to take advantage of these great opportunities and to tie them into project areas that they have selected, including conservation, communications or others.
CONSERVATION SPEAKING & POSTER CONTESTS
WOOD COUNTY PLAT BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS The 2017 Wood County Plat Book makes a great gift for that special person on your holiday gift list. Our plat book features both traditional maps and satellite images which are especially helpful for outdoors lovers.
Help Your Club: The purchase of these books supports Wood County 4-H! Clubs who sell plat books receive $5 for every book they sell. Proceeds from other sales go to the Leaders’ Association.
To purchase a 2017 Wood County Plat Book, contact either your favorite 4-H club or the Wood County UW-Extension office.
James Pankratz Jr. 2 Yr. Old 3rd Brett Thiel W. Calf 22nd
Emma Bangart W. Calf 25th & 3rd Bred & Owned Morgyn Haumschild Sp. Yearling 6th
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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, November 26; Marshfield Ag Research Station
Monday, January 28; Location TBD
Monday, March 25; Location TBD
UPCOMING LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING DATES
We’re excited to announce that the Wisconsin 4-H license plate is now
available. Proceeds from the sale of every plate will shared between the
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and the county 4-H program. Please visit the
Wisconsin DMV for additional information: https://wisconsindot.gov/
Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/4hf.aspx
WISCONSIN 4-H LICENSE PLATE NOW AVAILABLE
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate National 4-H week in October. Your lawn displays were incredible! Many people enjoyed viewing your projects at local Wood County libraries as well.
Contest winners will be announced on November 10th at the Wood County 4-H Annual Awards and Movie Morning.
Check out a few of the submissions that our county clubs created:
To see larger, full color pictures, visit our Facebook page: Wood County 4-H, WI
Wood County 4-H Leaders’ Association Executive Board Laura Strigel, President (Wood County 4-H Resource Leaders) Christine Jensen, President-Elect (Shady Lane)