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Dear 4-H families and Friends,(A farewell note from our 4-H Summer Agent, Shelby Springman):I would like to thank all the 4-H Families and Friends I have had the pleasure and opportunity to work with this summer.

Governor Herbert E. Tamadge said upon being selected a national 4-H Alumni Winner in 1953, "There is no program dearer to my heart than that of the 4-H Club. It has my unqualified support because it is based on the real American way of life, predicated upon the importance of work and dedicated to the advancement of society through the education of the individual.”

Throughout these few short months, I have had the privilege to work with hard-working, dedicated, and goal driven youth. By working with all age groups, I have personally witnessed the positive opportunities and diversity Pierce County 4-H offers to its youth. The various camps, workshops, trips, and contests have provided an educational environment that will create wonderful future leaders! I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing about your projects and the skills you have achieved from them. Keep it up!

During this internship, I have enhanced my communication, time management, and professionalism skills. Having grown up as a Minnesota girl, I have had the chance to learn about the many facets of UW Extension. It has also been a delight celebrating 100 years of Wisconsin 4-H with your county. The barn quilts were truly beautiful!

Thank you for being so warm and welcoming during these past few months. It has been an exciting, fun-filled summer! I have gained new memories and experiences that will be forever cherished. Thank you to the UW Extension staff and 4-H leaders for being helpful and supportive! I have learned so much by listening to your creative ideas and suggestions. I wish you all the best, and it has been an honor getting to know all of you!

Sincerely,

Shelby Springman Frank Ginther Pierce County 4-H Summer Agent 4-H Youth Development

AgentPierce County

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October 2014

Pierce County UW Extension Office, Pierce CountyOffice Building412 W. Kinne St.PO Box 69Ellsworth, WI 54011715-273-6781Fax 715-273-6859http://pierce.uwex.edu

The 4-H informant is a newsletter for Pierce County 4-H families to inform of program opportunities. Please advise at the time of registration if you have a disability and desire special accommodations. Requests are kept confidential. Discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, creed, or religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, arrest or non-job program related conviction record or qualified disability, including AIDS is prohibited.

Frank Ginther 4-H Youth Development AgentGreg Andrews Agriculture AgentLori Zierl Family Living AgentSarah Johnson Nutrition EducatorDiana Alfuth Horticulture AgentAmy VanDeBrake 4-H Program Adviser & Agriculture

EducatorEmily Schalla Katie Feuerhelm

4-H Program AssistantFamily Living Educator

http://pierce.uwex.edu

4-H Family Calendar October1 County 4-H Enrollment opens on 4-H On-Line3 Call in National 4-H Week Displays5-12 National 4-H Week8 National 4-H Week Display Contest Deadline9 Northern Classic 4-H Golf meeting, 7:30 a.m., RF15 Club and Organization Charters Due15 Advanced Space Camp applications due 16-19 Minnesota Beef Expo (counts as a workshop)21 Robotics Fun Night21 Project Discovery Day Registration due22 Livestock Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. EOC26-30 National 4-H Agents Conference, Minneapolis27 American Spirit Trip application materials due28 Robotics Fun Night

November1 4-H Re-Enrollment due into 4-H On-Line 1 Pierce County 4-H Discovery Day, Courthouse 10-41 4-H Awards Day, 7 p.m., Elmwood Auditorium3 4-H Science Day Camp Registration due4 Horse Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. EOC 4 Robotics Fun Night11 UWEX Office Closed, Veterans Day12 Livestock Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.15-17 State 4-H Horse Leaders Conference, River Falls15-17 Fall Forum, Wisconsin Dells15 4-H Science Day Camp17 4-H Award Trip Applications due

December7 County 4-H Leadership Retreat7 4-H Volleyball Tournament, Ellsworth High School 13 Tentative Beef Weigh-In 9-11 a.m.

4-H Club NewsClub meeting minutes can be found on the website.

Informant ReminderDo you have news you want included in the 4-H informant? Get it to the UW Extension Office so we can include it in the next newsletter! We get an informant out every other month.

Tid-bits from the Fair Office

Tid-Bits From the Fair OfficeTo All Superintendents and Helpers

at the Pierce County Fair:A great big thank-you to all of you that helped out on Entry Day, Judging Day, Check Out Day, or any other miscellaneous task that the Fair Office asked you to do. Thanks for a job well done, without your help the fair would not have run as smoothly. Thanks a million for volunteering and we hope to see you at the Fair next year!

The Fair Staff Ann, Kenny, Tammy, Rose, and Kenny’s Crew

Plaques and Premium SponsorsThere are many area businesses, 4-H clubs and individuals who donate time, money, and plaques for the Fair. Please take time to send a thank you to them for their support if you were awarded a trophy.

Fair Premium ChecksFair premium checks have been printed. You will get them or have already got them from your club leader at your 4-H club meeting. It is very important that you cash your check as soon as possible. State Aid for our fair is lost on all un-cashed checks. We ask that you cash your check immediately.

Recycled Ribbon ProgramHave you ever given a thought as to what to do with all your Pierce County Fair Ribbons? How about recycling them? If you happen to have any old ribbons, instead of throwing them away, we would love them back (even some of them) to reuse again. Of course, they need to be in good

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condition and not have any writing on the tag. Please drop them off at the Fair Office or give them to your club leader. We will accept Jr. Fair and Open Class ribbons. If you aren’t interested in keeping all your ribbons, please consider donating them back to the fair. As budgets continue to tighten, every little bit helps.

Future Fair Dates2015 - August 13-162016 – August 11-14

Club SignsWe had a good number of signs that were put up by clubs advertising the Fair. Thank you to the clubs who helped promote the Pierce County Fair in their areas. Some clubs even did two signs or double sided signs. We hope to increase the number of clubs participating for next year’s fair. Over the winter months is a great time to start working on your fair sign for next year.

If you put up a sign and have not notified Ann that it has been taken down, you have not been paid for it. Due to issues with the Highway Department having to mow around signs in the fall, we had changed our policy that you do not get paid until it is taken down. So if you have not been paid, please email Ann Webb at awebb@co.pierce.wi.us tell us when it was taken down, the number of signs and if they were new or reused signs. Any questions? Call Ann at 715-273-6874. The fair office is on very limited hours for the remainder of the year.

Like the Pierce County Fair on Facebook

Pierce County Fair and Fairgrounds WI on Facebook

2015-2016 Fairbook

We are starting to work on the new 2015-2016 Fairbook. If you have any suggestions, please tell your club leader or email Ann Webb at the Fair Office. awebb@co.pierce.wi.us All suggestions will be considered but only suggestions that benefit the development of the 4-H Youth and the Fair will be implemented.

Thank you to Country Partners for the trees and benches they donated before this year’s fair!! It helps add to the many reasons our Pierce County Fair is one of the best Fairs in the state!

Sheep & Goat

Anyone interested in the goat project but do not have a goat? Contact Linda Steele for more info on this fun project and a goat may be in your future. Certain rules and regulations may apply. Contact:linda-steele@hotmail.com

Sheep & Goat SaleSunday Nov. 9th, 2014 at the UWRF Mann Valley Farm129 S. Glover Rd., River Falls WI. Viewing at 9:00 and Sale at 12:30. Sponsored by Pierce Co. 4-H Sheep Committee.For more info contact John Bazille at 715-684-9529 or email piercecty4hsheep@yahoo.comLunch Served – all proceeds go to Pierce Co. Sheep Project

Younger Members

Watch for some weekend day camps coming up for Cloverbud/Explorers and special programs for 4-7th grade members for fall and winter!! Our new 2014 Fall/Winter 4-H Intern, Emily Schalla, starts this week and will be planning some fall and winter fun days. Welcome Emily!

Leadership

New Representatives NeededThe rotation for 2014-2015 Adult Advisors has the following district reps. completing terms:Ellsworth Mike BednarekGilman Beth IngliRiver Falls Emily ChapmanMaiden Rock OPENPrescott OPEN

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Past President- Lori Garlick

Replacements for Adult Advisors (two year terms) are needed by October 20. Please contact the Extension Office or these Council members if you are willing to serve! WE NEED YOU!!!!

2014 Award Trip Information

NEW FORMAT FOR ALL AWARD TRIP APPLICATIONS

Are you interested in Space Camp, Traveling to Washington D.C. or Atlanta, doing Service Learning in a new cultural setting, or exploring more about leadership in and around Wisconsin? Consider applying for a 4-H Award Trip. These trips are funded at anywhere from 50-75% cost share by the Pierce County 4-H Adult Advisors from funds raised through the Foodstand and Platbook Sales. It’s a great learning opportunity! This year instead of using the ME form, the 4-H Awards Committee is adopting a new system. So what’s required to apply for a trip? Well, the good news is, you’ve already done part 1 by completing your 4-H Record Book. Here are the other requirements:

Complete a 1-2 page cover letter describing your leadership and your commitment to your 4-H goals as laid out in your 4-H Record Book.

Provide an adult recommendation

Complete and turn in the 4-H Award Trip Preference Form checklist

These items are due by November 17, 2014.

All trip applicants will then take part in an interview process where they can tell the Committee more about their project area skills and knowledge and leadership goals.

Consider applying for a Pierce County 4-H Award trip today!

Food Preservation

Processing RemindersAs our gardens grow and the summer comes to an end, please remember to follow USDA approved recipes and processing times while canning. This will

ensure a safe and quality product. Below is a list of locations to find approved recipes:http://nchfp.uga.edu/http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu/preservation.html

Keep in mind that you should only use standard canning jars that are manufactured specifically for home canning. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Zierl at the Extension Office.

2014 Herdsmanship Results

All 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters are automatically entered into herdsmanship. Based on the number of animals they sign up in their fair entry forms, clubs and chapters are split into either large or small herds. It is a premium award for the club or chapter to maintain a clean, safe, and creative display of their animals to the public fairgoers. The exhibit is planned and constructed mainly by exhibitors, and it is judged on a variety of topics. Topics include: cleanliness, neatness, and general appearance of exhibits, conduct and appearance of exhibitors present, storage of feed and equipment, originality of decorations, and quality of animals. Species judged in this year’s competition included beef, swine, sheep, dairy, rabbit, goat, and horses. Judges this year were pleased with the creativity of the exhibits! A couple helpful hints for next year are to freshen up bedding if it is starting to smell or get messy and to have an exhibitor present by your club/chapter.

Congrats to this year’s Herdsmanship winners!

Goats-1- Maiden Rock Rockets 6712- Royal Rushers 6543- Helpful Workers 6514- St. Croix Stars 651

Sheep –Small Flock-1- Spring Valley FFA 6542- Ellsworth FFA 6463- Helpful Workers 6424- River Falls FFA 630

Sheep -Large Flock-1- Fancy Doers 6402- Country Partners 6213- Royal Rushers 6144- n/a

Dairy -Small Herd-1- Helpful Workers 674

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2- Busy Fingers 6673- Valley Eagles 6654- River Ramblers 6125- Plum City FFA 576

Dairy –Large Herd-1- Town and Country 6682- Rock Elm Skyrockets 664 3- Royal Rushers 6474- Country Partners 6365- Spring Valley FFA 624

Swine –Small Herd-1- Helpful Workers 6742- Ellsworth FFA 6493- Rock Elm Skyrockets 6454- Royal Rushers 631

Swine –Large Herd-1- Town & Country 6882- Country Partners 6823- Valley Eagles 6474- Spring Valley FFA 623

Beef –Small Herd-1- Rock Elm Skyrockets 6772- Martell Rushers 6723- Maiden Rock Rockets 6704- Spring Valley FFA 6365- Falcon Falls 621

Beef- Large Herd-1- St. Croix Stars 6662- Town & Country 6393- Country Partners 5634- Royal Rushers 5285- n/a

Rabbits- Small Herd-1- St. Croix Stars 6722- River Ramblers 6653- Busy Fingers 6584- Rock Elm Skyrockets 635

Rabbits – Large Herd-1- Town & Country 6442- Denim & Dust 6263- Olivet Otters 6224- Fancy Doers 620

Horses-

1- Orange 6342- Purple 6263-Pink 6094-Blue 599

2014 Carcass Show ResultsBeefChampion: Holly AndersonReserve Champion: Ashley FilkensDairy SteersChampion: Cassie MeyerReserve Champion: Kaylee KrogstadSheepChampion: Riley ClaudeReserve Champion: Bryce SherwinMeat GoatsChampion: Isabelle HudsonReserve Champion: Jacob BazilleSwineChampion: Josh GillesReserve Champion: Bryce Meyer

Congratulations to our Carcass Show Winners!

4-H Awards Day Celebration

“4-H Awards Day Celebration”

Saturday, November 1st, 2014, 7pm, at the Elmwood Auditorium.

This year's Awards Day Celebration will be hosted by the Maiden Rock District 4-H clubs and is an evening event on Saturday Nov. 1st at the Elmwood Auditorium. We will be recognizing Key Awards, new 4-H Ambassadors, Outstanding Members, Volunteer Leader Awards and much more…

Come as a family to help recognize your 4-H friends!

The Awards Committee has decided to host a Chili Feed Cook-Off at the Awards Day Celebration!Just call or email the extension office if your club

would like to participate. The first 15 entries will be in the competition.

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Save the Date4-H Volleyball Tournament

December 7th at Ellsworth High School Jr. teams (grades 3-7) and Sr. teams (grade 8-12)

Watch for information and team registration form to be mailed to leaders.Entry forms will be due back to the UWEX Office by mid November so start forming your teams now! Leaders watch for entry information to come in the mail later in

October.

___________________________________County 4-H Leadership Retreat and

Officer Training Saturday, December 6, 2014, 9 a.m.

Watch for more info!

4-H RE- Enrollments are Now “On-Line” for Project Year 2014-15

If you are already a member- To RE-Enroll go to the same 4-H Online” webpage at:  http://wi.4honline.com

If you don’t remember your password click the □ I forgot my password box. Then put in the family email you used to create your profile last year and a new password will be emailed to that email address. Once you go in using the new password you can change it to something you all will remember.

DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE! Call the Extension Office if you have trouble getting into yours. Do not start a new one, that will cause problems. If you are adding a family member just go into your existing family profile and click add youth and add the new member information to your family account.

Once you get in your family account, hit the big orange button CONTINUE TO FAMILY. Then select a member and edit it. You will need to change any personal information that may have changed since you signed up last year at that time, and agree to the 4-H terms again. Your projects from the previous year will already be in each individual member record. You will need to delete old projects you are no longer taking for this year or add new projects you want to add. PLEASE don’t hesitate to call the UW Extension Office. Sandy and JoAnna are here to help you with any questions or problems you have. We welcome the calls!

We WILL NOT be using the 4-H Project literature feature to create Club literature orders again this year. You will need to let your club leader know of any literature you would like to check into ordering.

Again this year, the UWEX office will need to “confirm” every enrollment before they are fully accepted into the “4-H Online” system so you will read pending until we confirm you.

Check with your Club Leader regarding a possible soft enrollment due date for your Club (Note: this may be prior to November 1 st ). Club Leaders will have Manager status and will also be checking-over everyone’s enrollment before the UWEX office confirms the enrollment.

You must be enrolled in the 4-H Online System by NOVEMBER 1st, 2014 for the 2014-15 4-H Year.

4-H NEW Enrollments for new families to 4-H for the 2014-15 year

Find the “4-H Online” webpage at:  http://wi.4honline.com

Set up your profile (Hint – you will need a family or your own e-mail account, check it regularly for messages from “4-H Online” and from UWEX)

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Just go through the pages and steps and complete all areas it requires you to complete. You will need to agree to the terms and check them and put your electronic signature on the bottom. Be sure to add your club you are joining and add the projects you would like to take for this year.

We WILL NOT be using the 4-H Project literature feature to create Club literature orders. Let your club leader know of any literature you would like to order.

Check our webpage:  http://pierce.uwex.edu/4h from time to time for copies of helpful documents to guide you and others through the enrollment process

Watch your family e-mail for messages from “4hOnline” with the Subject line: “4HOnline – Initial Enrollment” confirming that your enrollment has been received.

Please CALL THE UWEX Office with any questions signing up on the 4-H Online system. 715-273-67812014 4-H Award Trips

Adult Advisors Council pays 50% of the cost for trip winners. The new Cover Letter will help you to organize your 4-H story and accomplishments and the interview will help to build communication skills and allow you to tell your 4-H leadership story in person. Get involved in the 4-H Award Trips program! Application materials are due Monday, November 17th except where noted. Trip Preference checklists can be picked up at the Extension Office and are also available at our web-site http://pierce .uwex.edu/4h . The following trips are available:

Citizenship Washington FocusParticipate in seminars on citizenship, leadership, government, and civic responsibility. Tour historic sites and meet with Senators and Congressmen.Where: Washington, D.C.When: June / July (delegates choose their week)Eligibility: 16 years old as of Jan. 1, 2014 priority given to 4-Hers in grades 10-12. Member must have

completed at least four years of 4-H and must currently be enrolled in 4-H.Quota: Six-Eight youthDelegate cost: Approximately $650 for registration and transportation.

State 4-H Conference4-H members from around the state learn about the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and take part in seminars to learn more about themselves, future careers, and government.Where: UW-MadisonWhen: June 22-25, 2015Eligibility: Grades 8-10Quota: 14 youth (1-2 adult chaperons required)Delegate cost: About $175 for registration and transportation

4-H Out of State Service Learning TripThis trip will be an experience, with 4-Hers traveling to another state or province and learning about a new culture through travel and service. Members must have completed three years of club work and be in grades 9-12. Travel is in conjunction with 3-4 area counties. Approximate delegate cost $600-$800 for registration and transportation. The 2015 destination is to Hawaii. Travel takes place in late June to early July depending on delegate schedules.

Space Camp4-H Missions in Space is a fun filled extended weekend in April at the U.S. Rocket and Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama where participants will complete a simulated Space Shuttle mission, experience training simulators, and learn about becoming an astronaut. Space Camp is open to you in grades 6-8. Delegate cost: Approximately $300 for registration and transportation.

American Spirit TripA Northwest Regional bus travel experience to Amish Country in Pennsylvania, New York City, Boston, and Niagara Falls. Youth will be responsible for conducting a teachable moment about a topic related to US History and will learn about America’s heritage. Participants MUST be in grades 9-10 in the current school year. Delegate cost: Approximately $650 for registration and transportation. EARLY DEADLINE FOR THIS TRIP: ALL MATERIALS DUE BY OCTOBER 27th. Travel takes place in early to mid-June.

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7 th and 8 th Grade Adventure Trip or FIVE (Finding Interesting Varieties in Everyone) FIVE diversity trip delegates enjoy learning about multiculturalism (appreciating different cultures) in a diverse location closer to home. This Midwest regional trip introduces current school year 7th and 8th graders to concepts of diversity, regional culture, acceptance, and tolerance of other individuals. Delegate cost: Approximately $200 for registration and transportation. The travel takes place in late June or early July depending on delegate schedules.

Key Award (Use the 4-H Key Award application form found on our website – not the new Awards process!)This is the highest award for leadership given in 4-H. It is special recognition awarded to 4-Hers who have demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H program, developed leadership ability and been helpful to members in their club and community. The Key Award application is due by March 16, 2015.

Eligibility: For 4-H members who have passed their 14th birthday on January 1, 2012 and completed 3 years of 4-H and at least one year of youth leadership.

Quota: Determined by enrollment of 4-Hers who are 14 and older.Sponsor: Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

National 4-H Congress - Must be currently in eleventh grade or above, enrolled in 4-H, have completed at least four years of club work, submitted cover letter, one adult recommendation, and completed a record book and a trip interview. Travel dates to Atlanta are in late November or early December of 2015. Adult Advisors Council pays 75% of this trip cost. Delegate cost: Approximately $300.

National 4-H Conference – Final selection made by State 4-H Office. Must be currently in eleventh grade or above, enrolled in 4-H, have completed at least four years of club work, submitted cover letter, one adult recommendation, and completed a record book and a trip interview. Travel dates to Washington D.C. are in April of 2015. Adult Advisors Council pays 75% of this trip cost. Delegate cost: Approximately $300.

New Trip Opportunity for Advanced Space Camp****Please note, this trip is at full delegate cost it is not currently built into the funding provided for other

Award Trips by the 4-H Adult Advisors.****WHAT: A fun-filled educational week at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.

Participants will complete an in depth science experience. They will be part of a 6 hour simulated Space Shuttle/Space Station mission, experience training simulators, be trained as a pilot simulator or in a neutral buoyancy environment. They will tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and learn about becoming an astronaut.

WHO: Enrolled 4-H members in good standing in their counties who are in 10th-12th grades may apply. This trip has a limited enrollment with a maximum of 16 students selected from the state. A male and female Adult Advisor will accompany the group of 16 youth on the trip. Applications are due October 15 th 2014.

WHY: To have an extended in depth science experience around space, science and technology!WHEN: Youth and Adults will fly to Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, January 24 th 2015. They will fly

home on Saturday, January 31st. A mandatory teleconference orientation is scheduled for 7:00-8:15 pm., Thursday, November, 20th, 2015 to discuss and transmit travel details. Details will also be provided in a confirmation letter sent out the week of October 20th.

WHERE: U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Local airports will be identified for members when enrollment is closed. The goal being to locate the airports as near as possible to the students. Flights will probably connect to Huntsville through Chicago. Return sites will be the same.

COST: Tentative registration fees including air travel are approximately $1,100 depending on transportation costs. Final fees will be confirmed and announced in November. Only written cancellations will be accepted. No cancellations can be accepted and no refunds will be issued after November 1. Medical emergencies will be considered for partial refund on a case by case basis. Same-gender substitutions may be made until December 15. In the case of substitutions, applicant will be responsible for ticket reassignment fees unless other arrangements are made. A payment plan has been set up. $400 is due upon acceptance by October 25th. A second payment of $400 will be due November 10th. The third payment will be due December 10th for the balance of travel costs estimated to be $300. Please make all checks payable to “Monroe County 4-H Leaders’ Association”, and send to the Monroe County 4-H office at 14345 County Rd B, Room 1, Sparta, WI 54656.

HOW: Call your county UW Extension 4-H/Youth Development office or go on-line http://monroe.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/advanced-space-camp/ at the Monroe County UWEX page to obtain an Advanced Space Camp application. The completed application must be postmarked to Monroe County 4-H, 14345 County Rd B Room 1, Sparta, WI 54656 by October 10th. Applications may also be scanned and emailed up to 4:30pm on October 15th to joshua.goede@ces.uwex.edu. ALL applicants will be notified of their status (confirmed or on waiting list) shortly thereafter. Be sure to complete your 4-H Online health form before January 1.

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PLEASE HELP SELL RAIN BARRELS!

WISCONSIN 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT4-H Advanced Space Camp, Huntsville, AlabamaADVANCED Space Camp Application

January 24-31 2015Registration closes October 15th. All applicants will be notified of their status soon thereafter.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY WITH BLACK INK

Name ______________________________________________________________ Last First Middle

Street Address ___________________________________________________________________ City ________________________ State __________________Zip_______________ Gender ______Female______ Male Date of Birth Age (at time of camp) _________ Check grade currently attending: _____ 10th_____ 11th _____ 12th

List any limitations or dietary needs for which you are requesting accommodations: ____________________________

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Race/Ethnic Code, optional (used for statistical purposes only):

Ethnicity (check one): _____ Hispanic _____ Not Hispanic Race (check all that apply): _____ American Indian/Alaskan Native _____ Asian _____ Black/African-American _____ Hawaiian/Pacific Islander_____ White______ Two or more races ______ Other __________ Daytime Phone (__________)____________________________Evening Phone (___________)________________ E-mail Address ____________________________________________ _________ ________________ Parents/Guardians Names ______________________ Parent/Guardian’s Cell Phone (___________)________________________________________________________

T-shirts are adults size and are 100% cotton so they run small (sorry, size “small” is unavailable.) __ Medium (36-38) __ Large (40-42) __ X-Large (44-46) __ 2X (48-50) __3X (52-54)Are you or have you been enrolled in a 4-H Aerospace project? _____ Yes _____ NoNumber of years in the Aerospace project _____ Have you attended WI 4-H Space Camp in the past? ___ Yes ___ No

Please visit your 4-H Online enrollment page to update your health form before January 1.

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of person attending program Date

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian’s signature Date

Keep a copy of your completed application for your records.

Postmark to Monroe County 4-H by October 10, 2014 or deliver electronically to joshua.goede@ces.uwex.edu by October 15, 2014.

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An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.

Pierce County Older Members have made rain barrels for a fundraiser. These rain barrels are already made and ready to pick up from the UW Extension Office. Please help sell these rain barrels.

Spread the word to anyone you know that would like a rain barrel and help sell them to earn funds for Pierce County 4-H Older Members so you can go on fun outings, have pizza and ice

cream party/meetings, offer trainings and workshops and stuff like that!

You can help by making posters and putting them up in places you think would be a great place where people can see them. Or by sending them to your (or your parents) email or facebook friends. Let us know if you come up with another way to help promote these rain barrels and we will get your

idea out in our next newsletter!! Thanks for helping! If you need a photo emailed let us know. These rain barrels are already made and ready to go. They just need to call the UWEX Office at 715-273-6781 to set up a time to come in and get one. They can pay when they pick it up!

October is National 4-H Reads Month – Consider Using “Badger State Buddies”

Meet the Badger State Buddies in a new children’s book. Third and fourth graders explore Wisconsin history and serve their community. While engaging in 4-H activities, they learn about themselves, their state, and the value of strong relationships.  Use Badger State Buddies to promote 4-H in our communities.

Jacob just moved from one Wisconsin city to another. Lucy hides her shyness by caring for a dog named Lambeau. Roberto is looking for a friend at his new school. And Hana wants to belong as much as the others want to. When the four of them join Badger State Buddies 4-H, they try out new hobbies and help solve each other’s problems. But when an emergency happens in their town, will they be ready to handle it?

Purchase copies of the book and donate them to your local public and school library Create a 4-H display at school, a community center, or the public library. Use Badger State Buddies

book as a promotional tool. Take part in “October is Wisconsin 4-H Reads Month”

$1 from the sale of each book supports the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation.Find more ideas and how to order the book at http://fonddulac.uwex.edu/bsb

WE NEED YOUR LEADERSHIP! JOIN A PIERCE COUNTY 4-H COMMITTEEDo you have a concern about how things have been going, do you have a skill or willingness to help - then you're perfect for a committee. With over 875 members to serve - We need volunteers - PARENTS AND YOUTH to step forward, lend your ideas & help out on a Pierce County 4-H committee.Committee membership is open to adult and youth volunteers. Listed below are the committees and their description.

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Older Members Fundraiser

4-H CouncilAmbassador CommitteeAwards CommitteeCat CommitteeClothing & Clothing Revue Committee Creative Arts CommitteeDairy CommitteeDog CommitteeExpansion and Review CommitteeFood Stand CommitteeFoods CommitteeGoat CommitteeHorse Committee

Livestock CommitteeLlama CommitteeMechanical Science and Robotics CommitteePerformance Arts CommitteePhotography CommitteePlant Science CommitteePolicy CommitteePoultry & Small Animal CommitteeRecreation CommitteeShooting Sports CommitteeSoftball CommitteeYounger Member Committee

4 - H Council governs the 4-H Adult Advisors, Inc. Makes final decisions on finances and programs. Sets meetings, participates in District Councils.

Ambassador meets 5-6 times a year. Supervise Ambassador activities. Set Ambassador interviews, coordinate parade rides.

Awards meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses awards program. Selects county youth awards, club awards, scholarships and trip winners.

Cat meets 3-4 times per year. Discusses learning events and workshops. Arranges 4-H Cat Show. Discusses Fair classes in appropriate areas.

Clothing meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses learning events. Arranges Clothing Revue. Discusses Fair classes in appropriate area.

Creative Arts Committee – meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses communications, demonstrations and arts and crafts learning experiences offered. Plans and organizes the Creative Arts Festival the third Saturday of January which includes, communications entries, demonstrations, arts and crafts exhibits and non-performance music entries. Plans and organizes Discovery Day with the Performance Arts Committee for the first Saturday of November. Reviews appropriate fair classes in communications, demonstrations and cultural arts.

Dairy meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses project training, Dairy Bowl and dairy judging programs. Reviews rules and classes for Fair in dairy.

Dog meets 3-4 times a year. Oversees the main components of the program – such as leader dog, obedience, and canine management.

Expansion and Review focuses on promotional activities and serves as an advisory group on recruitment and diversity.

Foods Project Committee meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses learning events in foods and nutrition area. Set Foods Revue. Discusses appropriate Fair classes.

Food Stand meets prior to the Fair to discuss running of the Food Stand at the Fair. Supervise the Food Stand during the Fair.

Goat meets 4-5 times a year. Oversees the total goat and caprine projects.

Horse meets 6-8 times a year. Discusses project training. Arranges for activities of horse judging and Horse Bowl, Hippology, Summer Riding Program, and Horse Companionship. Reviews rules and classes for the Fair. Aids at shows during the Fair.

Livestock meets 6-8 times a year. Discusses project training in areas of beef, sheep and swine. Coordinates Meat Animal project which includes Fair Auction and Buyer's Barbecue. Reviews rules and classes in appropriate classes for the Fair.

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Llama meets 3-5 times per year. Coordinates all aspects of the Llama project including fiber workshops, showmanship, public relations and halter training.

Mechanical Science and Robotics meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses learning experiences for all projects in this area, such as Computers, Electricity, Model Rockets, and Robotics. Reviews appropriate Fair classes.

Performance Arts Committee – meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses drama and music learning experiences offered. Plans and organizes the Performance Arts Festival for the third Saturday of March which includes, plays, skits, mini-dramas, musicals, individual music performances, small ensemble performances and Pierce County’s Got Talent. Plans and organizes Discovery Day with the Creative Arts Committee for the first Saturday of Novembers. Reviews appropriate fair classes in music and theatre arts.

Photography meet 2-4 times a year. Reviews rules and classes for Fair and arranges learning experiences for members and leaders.

Plant Science meets 2-3 times a year. Plans project workshops for Flowers, Houseplants, Vegetables, Plant Crafts, Trees, and other plant related areas.

Policy meets as needed. Discusses policies of county organization. Responsible for Handbook.

Poultry and Small Animals meets 3-5 times a year. Discusses and arranges learning events in areas of poultry, rabbits and small animals. Set Fair classes and rules in appropriate areas. Works with exhibits at Fair time.

Recreation meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses and plans for things like the annual Volleyball tournament.

Shooting Sports meets 3-5 times a year. Oversees shooting sports activities which teach youth about safe firearms handling, shooting skills, marksmanship, wildlife and hunting ethics.

Softball meets 2-3 times a year. Discuss softball program. Sets rules, conducts a meeting for coaches. Works with All-Star game.Younger Member meets 2-3 times a year. Oversees Super Saturday and Cloverbud and Explorer Fun Days

Contact your UW-Extension Office to join a Committee!

Registration Due Tues. Oct 21

Lunch and snack will be provided

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**Please bring a digital camera if you have one **

-----------------2013 Project Discovery Day Registration Form-----------------Name:________________________________________________Grade:_____________

Address:_______________________________________________County:___________

Phone Number:__________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name:__________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone Number:________________________Cell____________________

Allergies: No___Yes___ (please state):___________________________________________

Amount Due:__________$10.00 4-H member__________$15.00 for non 4-H’erFinancial Assistance is available for those in need. Please contact the UWEX Office for application. 715-273-6781. An application will be emailed or regular mailed to you.

Registration Due: Tuesday Oct. 21st Make check payable to: 4-H Adult Advisors.

Mail to: UW Extension Office Pierce County, P.O. Box 69, Ellsworth, WI 54011OR Bring your payment and registration to the UWEX Office at 412 W. Kinne Ellsworth

$10 for 4-H Members$15 for non-4-Her’sCOST:

Join us for a day of fun and hands-on project learning. Participants do not have to belong to 4-H.

Open to all youth grades K-13. 4-H Members are encouraged to bring a friend to experience what

they can do in 4-H. All projects will be taken home. Participants will rotate to each subject giving them a chance to explore and learn new projects in the

arts area.

CartoonArtwork Wood

BurningPhotography

Cake Decorating

CopperWork

StampingOn

Dominoes

Discovery DaySaturday, November 1, 2014

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.At the Emergency Mgmt. Mtg. Rm., Pierce County Courthouse

(enter Courthouse bldg. across from the Holiday Station)

Bi-o-metrics: The process by which a person’s unique physical and other traits are detected and recorded by an electronic device or system as a means of confirming identity

Imagine you’re James Bond, and you have to get into a secret laboratory to save the world. But first, you have to get past the security system. It requires more than just a key or a password! Come explore the science behind Biometrics, November 15th, 2014. Instead of using something you have (like a key) or something you know (like a password), biometrics uses who you are to identify you. Biometrics can use physical characteristics, like your face, fingerprints, irises or veins, or behavioral characteristics like your voice, handwriting or typing rhythm. As we explore the science of biometrics we will use our powers of observation to uncover our missing 4-H clover. This is one day camp you will not want to miss. We will have a light snack so please note any food allergies.WHO: Youth (Boys and GIRLS!!!) ages 9- 12 years of ageWHAT: Science Day Camp (STEM CAMP): learn about a multitude of topics related to BiometricsWHERE: Seyforth Building- Pierce County Fair GroundsWHEN: November 15, Time: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.FEE: $5 per 4-Her $7 per non-4-Her

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4-H Science Day Camp Nov. 15, 2014 Registration

Name:___________________________________________________________Grade_______________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phones (Home and Cell):________________________________________________________________

E-mail:_______________________________________________________________________________

In case of emergency, contact:____________________________________________________________

Emergency contact phone number: ________________________________________________________

Amount Enclosed* ($5 per 4-Her):________________ ($7 per 4-H Friend):__________________Please make checks payable to “Pierce County Adult Advisors”

Registration Due Back to UW Extension by Friday November 3rd , 2014UW-Extension Pierce County, Pierce County Office Building 412 West Kinne Street, P.O. Box 69 Ellsworth WI 54011

Biometrics A 4-H Science Day Camp

PO BOX 69ELLSWORTH WI 54011-0069Return Service Requested

Decision MakingProblem SolvingRelating to Others

Planning and OrganizingLearning to Learn

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PostmasterTIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL

DELIVER IMMEDIATELY

Communicating With OthersLeading Self and OthersRelating to ChangeApplying Science and TechnologyDeveloping SelfMental and Physical Health

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.

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