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Calendars ............................................... 2

Important Dates to Know ........................ 3

Club News .............................................. 4-5

Enrollment Information ............................ 6

Projects & Activities ................................ 7

Record Book & Club Info ........................ 8

Announcements ...................................... 9

Contact Us:

Grant County Extension Office 916 E. Elm Street, Suite A

Lancaster, WI 53813 608-723-2125

Fax 608-723-4315 Hearing Impaired Relay: 711

https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/ Find Grant County 4-H on Facebook!

Charisse Orth

4-H Program Coordinator charisse.orth@wisc.edu

October 2019

4-H GROWS LEADERS

4-H ECHO

4-H grows confident, capable, and caring kids with the life skills to thrive in today's

world and succeed in their boldest dreams for tomorrow.

National 4-H Week :

October 6 –12

National 4-H Week is a great time to share 4-H with others. How will your club get involved? Some suggestions:

Talk to local business owners about 4-H and thank supporters for their contribution

Ask car dealerships to support 4-H by tying 4-H balloons to their cars during the week

Ask restaurants to support 4-H by using 4-H placemats on their tables during the week

Invite a new friend to attend a 4-H meeting or event

Make posters to put in local business windows promoting 4-H during the week

Donate some time or money to the 4-H program

Do a community service project

Don’t forget to wear your 4-H t-shirts

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November 2019

October 2019

1 DEADLINE Record Books & Record Book Forms due to the Extension Office

1 DEADLINE Ambassador Applications due to the Extension Office

1 Start of new 4-H year

6-12 National 4-H Week

9 4-H Leaders Banquet; 7:00 pm; Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster

10 DEADLINE Year End Reports due to the Extension Office

12 Explore 4-H Day; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Livestock Pavilion; Fairgrounds, Lancaster

14 County 4-H Record Book Check; 4:30 pm; Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster

15 Leader Executive Board; 6:30 pm; South Room; Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster

15 DEADLINE ECHO articles

19 Photography Meeting; 8:30 pm; “M”, Platteville

25 DEADLINE (New) Club Charter Due

27 Halloween Party at Orchard Manor; 2:00 - 4:00 pm

28 Jr. Leader’s Meeting; 6:30 pm; Conference Room; UW-Extension Office

28 Out of State Exchange; 7:30 pm; North Room; Youth & Ag Center

11 Veterans Day; Extension Office Closed

15 Award’s Night

25 Jr. Leader’s Meeting; 6:30 pm; Conference Room; UW-Extension Office

25 Out of State Exchange; 7:30 pm; North Room; Youth & Ag Center

28 Thanksgiving; Extension Office Closed

If you have any information for the ECHO,

please contact:

Jenny.Dixon@wisc.edu OR Charisse.Orth@wisc.edu

Or call 608-723-2125

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Important Dates to Know

Looking for a V.I.P. Training to become a 4-H volunteer? Contact Charisse at charisse.orth@wisc.edu to schedule.

2019 - 2020 4-H Year

Now is the time to start thinking about what projects you might take next

year. Enrollment is open. Don’t forget to ask all your friends to join a

4-H club. It is a great way to spend time with old friends and meet new

friends. 4-H is for EVERYONE!

4-H Leaders Banquet

October 9, 2019, 7:00 pm

Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster

The 4-H Leaders Association Banquet will be held on Wednesday, October 9th, at 7:00 pm, in the Youth & Ag Center. All current youth and adult 4-H leaders are invited and encouraged to attend. The banquet is an opportunity for leaders to be recognized for their achievements. Let us show our leaders appreciation for all the great work they do for the 4-H program. Please RSVP with the number planning to attend by calling the Extension Office.

4-H Awards Night

November 15, 7:00 pm

Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster

Grant County 4-H Awards Night is scheduled for Friday, November 15 at 7:00 pm, in the Youth & Ag Center. Individuals that will be honored are those that have completed the following:

Complete a record book and...

- score 65 points or more

- be a Cloverbud or graduating 4-H member

- traveled on a 4-H sponsored trip

- participated in a 4-H activity, clothing revue, foods revue, judging team, demonstration, etc.

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Club News

Blake’s Prairie Bombers 4-H Club The Blake's Prairie Bombers met on Sunday, September 15, 2019. We talked about how everyone did during the fair season. Many people got Champion animals and Special Awards. We decided to do a Halloween Scavenger Hunt for the October meeting. The next meeting will be Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the park for the scavenger hunt. Cornelia Badgers 4-H Club The Cornelia Badgers met in September. The discussed their recent activities including promoting the fair with a sign and their Schwan's Ice Cream stand at the fair. After the meeting, members learned about goats from project members Cal Gatch, Matt Brogley, Eva Hollingsworth, and Will Hollingsworth. Members got to meet three goats: May Belle, Nestle, and Violet. The club is looking forward to an upcoming visit to Creative Lab to make ceramics projects.

Hazel Green Clever Clovers by Peyton Busch The September meeting of the Hazel Green Clever Clovers was held Sunday, September 9th. We welcomed new members. We also elected new officers. Congratulations to our President Miles Redfearn, Vice President Abby Redfearn, Secretary Katie Craugh, Treasurer Lola Droessler, Historian Megan Roepsch, Reporter Peyton Busch, and Sargent of Arms Ayla Lange. We discussed what activities we want to do this year and the officers will meet in two weeks to set our yearly calendar.

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Club News

Merry Mixers 4-H Club by Brady McConnell (August) The Merry Mixers held their August meeting at the Muldoon Farm. We had a tour of their chicken facilities before our meeting. We then had a short meeting to discuss the Grant County Fair and what time projects needed to be at the fairgrounds. We talked about record books and we are planning on having a record book workshop for those needing help. Our next meeting will be September 8th at the Youth and Ag Building. After the meeting we had a picnic supper and played kickball. (September) The Merry Mixers held their monthly 4-H meeting on September 8th at the Youth and Ag Building. We went over when record books are due to the club leader and we made plans to have a workshop for anyone needing help. Our club has decided to have a booth at Lancaster's Sweets and Treats on October 19th. We also plan to attend the Halloween Party at Orchard Manor on October 27th. We elected new officers. They are as follows: President: Kristen M., Vice President: Christina B., Treasurer: Leah M., Secretary: Katelyn M., Photographer: Austin B. and Kayla B., Historian: Emma K., Reporter: Brady M. and John M., Pledge Leader: Wyatt E. and Brooklyn. Our next meeting will be October 13th at the Youth and Ag Building followed by a trip to Vesperman Farms. Mt. Hope Cardinals 4-H Club by Sean Tolle Our September 15 meeting took place at the Mount Hope Fire Department. We discussed and voted on our 4-H club Fall Activity. We will be attending the Candlelight Hike at Wyalusing State Park on Saturday, October 5 at 6 pm. After the business meeting, members had the opportunity to work on their 2018-2019 Record Books as well as look at Project Manuals. Our next meeting is on Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 pm at Wyalusing State Park. Potosi Happy Clovers 4-H Club by Anna Drinkwater On September 8th at 6 pm the Potosi Happy Clovers was called to order. Pledges are done and roll call was announced by telling how your first day of school was. Congratulations to all of our exhibitors at the fair this year. Congratulations to the club for receiving 1st place on the Promote the Fair Contest! Reminders that Explore Day and Buyer Appreciation is coming up soon. Also, record books are due to our leader to be reviewed. Our goal is to have all members turn in their record books. National 4-H week is coming soon and we hope to promote 4H with signs, brochures and bringing a friend to a meeting. Our next meeting will be October 6th at 1 pm at Vesperman Farms to have a Fall Fun Day! The meeting was concluded with all members sharing what was their favorite fair project and how they did.

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Enrollment - New 4-H Year

4hOnline Re-enrollment

Families are able to enroll/re-enroll in 4-H via the internet. We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to enter and check your 4-H enrollment information at any time this past year. All enrollments need to be done by December 1st and the deadline to change projects in order to show at the Grant

County Fair is April 1st.

To get started with the re-enrollment process, log into 4HOnline at http://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 2019-2020.

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 where 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.

If you are having difficulties in enrolling online or have questions call the Grant County Extension Office at 723-2125.

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Projects & Activities

Explore 4-H Day Saturday, October 12: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Livestock Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster This will be a day for current, new and future 4-Hers to connect with groups and individuals to learn more about a wide variety of 4-H projects, groups and experiences. The Jr. Leaders will be selling walking tacos as a fundraiser for their upcoming Lock-In. If you would like to help with Explore 4-H Day, please contact the Extension Office.

Photography News

Photography Meeting

Saturday, October 19, 8:30-10 p.m.

Lighting of the “M”

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19,

at 8:30 p.m. We’re going to be near Platteville

for the lighting of the “M” that is part of the UW-

Platteville homecoming festivities. After the “M” is lit, they shoot off fireworks. Meet us in the yard of

18618 Pleasant View Road, which is on the side road just south of the M. We’ll be outside so dress

appropriately. Bring a tripod if you have access to one and a flashlight. As always, parents are

welcome to stay. Questions? Contact Eileen Dushek-Manthe at 608-345-5626.

4-H Family Project Day: February 8, 2020.

The 4-H Family Project Day Committee is asking clubs to start thinking about their activity for 4-H Family Project Day in 2020. Forms will be mailed out to main leaders and the deadline to return

club activity forms is November 25.

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4-H Club & 4-H Group Charter Forms: The full charter will be due into the Extension Office on October 25. The 4-H fiscal year runs from July 1 - June 30 each year. Club Charter Financial forms must include a copy of the club’s bank statement dated June 30 or close to that date. Club leaders will be receiving a charter form to be filled out and returned to the Extension Office.

Record Book 100% Completion Club Award - The 4-H Leaders Association voted to award clubs for having 100% of their club members complete a record book. Each member has to score 40 points or more on their record book to be considered completed. If you have 100% completion rate, your club will receive $100 towards a recreational activity. Encourage your kids to be working on their record books now.

Record Books: · The County Record Book Check will be Monday, October 14 at 4:30-6:30 pm, at the Youth & Ag

Center, Lancaster. · Clubs will need to provide one record book checker for every 5 projects turned in (for books 9th

grade and over). Contact your club leader if you can help.

Record Books & Club Info

Each member and leader of the Grant County 4-H

program needs to pay a membership due of $5.00. In

the past, you may have heard these referred to as

“club dues”, when they are actually member dues that

the club collects from each member and turns into the

county. “So why do I have to pay $5 and where does it

go?” The member dues are turned into the county and

from there a portion of it goes to insurance and a

portion goes to the State 4-H Foundation.

Please understand that each club handles member dues differently and you should

talk to your club leader about your club’s process.

Club leader’s may choose not to confirm your 4hOnline registration for the club until

dues are paid. Once a club confirms registration your enrollment will be processed

by the county. If you have any questions or concerns about member dues, or need

financial assistance please contact Charisse at the Extension Office at

608-723-2125.

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Announcements

Junior Leaders are hosting a lock-in

Saturday, January 4

More details and registration will be in the next Echo. If your club is looking to donate to this fun event; the Junior Leaders are accepting monetary donations to help offset the cost. Also if you know of a business that would be willing to donate something to the lock-in please contact the Extension Office.

Jr. LeaderS Halloween Party

October 27

Orchard Manor, Lancaster

Fun and safe Trick or Treating opportunity! Come to Orchard Manor outside of Lancaster on Sunday, October 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. There will be Halloween activities throughout Orchard Manor and residents will have candy for Trick or Treaters. Bring your whole 4-H club or a group of friends! This event is open to anyone.

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Lancaster, WI 53813

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October 2019 4-H ECHO

UW-Madison Division of Extension

Grant County

916 East Elm Street, Suite A

Lancaster, WI 53813

Change Service Requested

1 Start of new 4-H year

6-12 National 4-H Week

9 4-H Leaders Banquet

12 Explore 4-H Day

14 County 4-H Record Book Check

15 Leader Executive Board

27 Halloween Party at Orchard Manor

28 Jr. Leader’s Meeting

October Highlights