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QUESTIONS? CONTACT...

Sarah Tarjeson: 4-H Youth Dev. Educator Phone: 920-459-5915 Linda Lueder: 4-H Youth Dev. Program Coordinator Phone: 920-459-5914 Victoria Deterding: Administrative Assistant Phone: 920-459-5903 Tammy Zorn: Administrative Assistant Phone: 920-459-5904 Ann Herzog: Administrative Assistant Phone: 920-459-5902 Emilie Burkhardt: 4-H Summer Intern Phone: 920-459-5909

Hello Sheboygan County 4-H Families,

My name is Emilie Burkhardt, and I have the privilege of serving as the 2016 Sheboygan County 4-H

Summer Intern. I hope the school year has gone by quickly and you are all ready for a fun-packed

summer. If you are ever in the office or see me out and about, do not be afraid to stop and say

hello!

For those who do not know who I am, I grew up as a member of the Madison All-Stars 4-H Club out

of Sheboygan Falls for 10 years (12 if you include my time as a Cloverbud). When I was a member

within the Sheboygan County 4-H program, I served as an Ambassador as well as a member of the

Youth Association, and Leaders Association Executive Board. Some of my past 4-H experiences

have been attending different trips, such as the American Spirit, Citizenship Washington Focus, and

the National 4-H Youth Congress. I have also attended 4-H camp as a camper and a counselor,

and have plenty of memories from the fair.

Just a little bit more about me, I have an absolute love of baking, I love to travel and sit outside

when the weather is nice to read. Growing up in 4-H, I showed plenty of projects at the fair, but my

most memorable project would have been the poultry project, because of what I learned raising

chickens. I have just completed my sophomore year the UW-Stevens Point, majoring in

Communication Sciences and Disorders (specifically Speech-Language Pathology). Throughout this

past year, I served as a Community Advisor (CA) in a hall on campus, and will unfortunately not be

attending the fair this year due to training to become a Desk Manager (DM).

This summer I will be working on events such as Free Fishing Day, Cloverbud camp, STEM Day Camp

and many more! If you ever have any questions or would like to help out with a program feel free to

contact me at 920-459-5909 or email me at 4h.intern@sheboygancounty.com.

Brace yourselves… It’s going to be a fun-packed summer!

Emilie Burkhardt

The Cloverleaf Crier The Official Publication of Sheboygan County 4-H

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Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

LITERATURE SPRING CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................... 2 CRIER ARTICLE DEADLINES ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 BREAKFAST ON THE FARM ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 NEW AND EXCITING ADDITIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 3 FRIEND OF 4-H AND MERITORIOUS AWARD ........................................................................................................................... 3 ***NEW*** CLOVER AWARD APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................... 3 STATE 4-H PLANT SCIENCE DAY ............................................................................................................................................... 4

FAIR NEWS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 SHEBCO FAIR NEWS ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 YOU'RE INVITED....2016 FAIREST OF THE FAIR GALA .............................................................................................................. 4 FAIR PROJECT PLANNING ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 FOODS AND NUTRITION FAIR ENTRY CHANGES ...................................................................................................................... 5 FAIR FOODSTAND HELP NEEDED! ........................................................................................................................................... 5 4-H CLUB BOOTHS - SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR ..................................................................................................................... 5 WI STATE FAIR OPPORTUNITIES – YOUTH EXPO ..................................................................................................................... 6 FAIR ENTRY ONLINE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 6 FAIR JUDGING DAYS ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 2016 FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ............................................................................................................................................ 6 ENTERING PROJECTS IN THE SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR ........................................................................................................ 7

COUNTY-WIDE 4-H PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................................... 7 ***NEW**** COUNTYWIDE SOFTBALL”KICK-OFF” AND POTLUCK - CANCELLED................................................................... 7 ENCHANTED FOREST ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 4-H AMBASSADORS AND YOUTH ASSOCIATION TAKE THE “SHOW ON THE ROAD” ............................................................... 8 ARE YOU 7

TH GRADE OR OLDER? ............................................................................................................................................ 8

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD ...................................................................... 8 NEW VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION OFFERED QUARTERLY ........................................................................................... 8 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL PROCESS .................................................................................................................. 9 YOUTH & ADULT DELEGATES FOR THE 4-H FALL FORUM ....................................................................................................... 9

DISTRICT, STATE, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES .............................................................................................. 9 AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS REGISTRATION ......................................................................................................................... 9

VOLUNTEER AND FUND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES .......................................................................................................... 9 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION SILENT AUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 9 4-H MEMBER GRANTS/4-H SCHOLARSHIPS........................................................................................................................... 10 FREE FISHING DAY-HELP NEEDED .......................................................................................................................................... 10 DAIRY BREAKFAST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ............................................................................................................................. 10 SENIOR PICNIC HELP NEEDED! .............................................................................................................................................. 10 4-H COOKBOOK ***NOW FOR SALE ONLINE*** ................................................................................................................. 11 FOOD BOOTH AT HORSE SHOW ............................................................................................................................................ 11 HAVE FUN AND HELP WITH "ADDIE" THE COW .................................................................................................................... 11

RECOGNITION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11 4-H MEMORIAL WALL OF HONOR ......................................................................................................................................... 11 CAMP RIVERSITE THANK YOU! .............................................................................................................................................. 12 HATS OFF TO: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12 KEY AWARD WINNERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

CLOVERBUD CHATTER ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 CLOVERBUD CAMP ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 CLOVERBUD COUNSELORS NEEDED! ..................................................................................................................................... 13

ANIMAL SCIENCES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 LEARNING LAB KITS ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOWS - DAIRY, POULTRY, RABBIT & LIVESTOCK ................................................................................ 13 PREMISE ID FOR ANIMAL EXHIBITORS .................................................................................................................................. 14 HORSE & PONY NEWS ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 WASHINGTON COUNTY HORSE & PONY PROJECT TWILIGHT SHOW SERIES ........................................................................ 15

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RABBIT/CAVY PROJECT .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 POULTRY PROJECT ................................................................................................................................................................. 16 BLUE RIBBON SMALL ANIMAL SCHOLARSHIPS ...................................................................................................................... 16 DAIRY MOOS & NEWS ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 ATTENTION – JULY DAIRY WORKSHOP DATE & TIME CHANGE! ........................................................................................... 17 2016 4-H DAIRY JUDGING SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................... 17 BADGER DAIRY CAMP ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 LIVESTOCK PROJECT NEWS .................................................................................................................................................... 18 CAT PROJECT “MEWS” .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 DOG PROJECT NEWS ............................................................................................................................................................. 19 GOAT PROJECT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20

ARTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

MECHANICAL SCIENCES ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 4-H STEM CAMP – A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR 6-9TH GRADERS ......................................................................................... 20

NATURAL SCIENCES ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 E.xploring Y.our E.nvironment ............................................................................................................................................... 21 2016 4-H CAMP ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

“EXTRA, EXTRA – READ ALL ABOUT IT!” .................................................................................................................................... 23 2016 SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH NOURISH! ............................................................................................ 23

GENERAL INFORMATION

LITERATURE SPRING CLEANING

Do you have project literature sitting somewhere on a shelf? If you do and it is not

being used, drop it off next time you're at the UW-Extension Office or give it to your

General Leader. Remember, there is a cost to this literature and with costs rising, we

need to make wiser use of our resources. Please, if you're not using it, return it so it can

be recycled. Thanks.

CRIER ARTICLE DEADLINES

In order for all of us to manage the complex layers that this important newsletter requires, we are asking

that you assist us! Please make sure to meet our new deadline for Crier content: noon on the 20th of the

month. Articles and edits can be sent directly to Victoria at Victoria.Deterding@ces.uwex.edu. This will

be managed as a FIRM deadline. Any articles that arrive either via e-mail or snail mail or verbally after

noon on the 20th WILL NOT be included in the upcoming calendar or crier.

We suggest designating a “point person” in your committee or group who will submit the Crier articles.

Our office staff will try to assist with this transition by sending reminders around the 10th and 15th of each

month. Thank you for helping us get this information to our members and families in a timely and

accurate way!

BREAKFAST ON THE FARM

Why not join us in celebrating June Dairy Month by inviting your family and friends to a wonderful time of

family fun on the farm! This year’s Breakfast on the Farm will be held Saturday, June 18th at Majestic

Crossing (The Meadows Site, N5853 Meadowlark Rd, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 – off of Hwy 23 in

Sheboygan Falls). Breakfast will be served from 7am – noon. Tickets are $7.00 for adults in advance -

$8.00 at the door and $3.00 for kids 3-6 yrs. old (both in advance, and at the door.) Not only will a

delicious breakfast be served, but there will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!

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NEW AND EXCITING ADDITIONS

Have you done anything exciting in 4-H lately? Did your club do a Community Service Project that you

are proud of? Was there a project meeting that we should highlight? Did you take a 4-H trip

somewhere? Did you learn something new? If there is something you would like to share, send us your

pictures of 4-H events and we will do our best to highlight them in the Crier. Please send pictures to

Victoria at victoria.deterding@sheboygancounty.com.

FRIEND OF 4-H AND MERITORIOUS AWARD

It’s never too early to start thinking about who you might nominate for our Sheboygan County 2016

Friend of 4-H and Meritorious Awards.

Each year we recognize an organization or individual who has made significant contributions to our 4-H

Program at the county level by positively impacting the goals of our program over time as our Friend of

4-H. We also recognize a certified 4-H leader on the club, county, or state level who has made

exceptional contributions to the Sheboygan County 4-H Program, going above and beyond what is

asked or expected.

Our 4-H Program is one of the strongest in the state, thanks to the excellent leaders and friends who

contribute so much of their time and talents to our programming. If you know someone who fits into one

of the above categories…please take time to nominate them before September 1, 2016. Nomination

forms are available at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/award-applications.

***NEW*** CLOVER AWARD APPLICATION

The Leaders Association Executive Committee recently revised the Sheboygan County Clover Award

Application in order to bring it up to date and allow for more consistent reporting of activities. The

requirements for earning the five levels have not changed.

For club level activities, additional examples of activities were provided under each category. Also, the

“other” category was expanded to include items that are different from the categories listed or where

more space was needed (i.e. 4-H member participated in four community service projects with the

club, but there are only three spaces available). The “other” category can also include practices for

softball or Music & Drama Fest, provided that there was 75% minimum participation.

For county level activities, items that were related to countywide animal projects were deleted as were

activities that no longer exist. The Communication Arts Festival item allows for one point per category

entered (speech, photography, drawing, poster, etc.) Camp counselors can receive two points – one

for attending camp and one for participating in the counselor training.

4-H members may want to complete their Emerald Level once they are in high school so that it can be

included on college and scholarship applications as a high school activity.

A sample completed application is available on the website http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/award-

applications. If you have any questions regarding the application, ask your club leader or 4-H staff.

Anyone applying for a Clover Award in October 2016 must use this revised application!

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STATE 4-H PLANT SCIENCE DAY

A fun way to learn about Horticulture Science!!! Plan now to participate in the State 4-H Plant Science

Day event to be held Thursday, July 7th at the Waushara County Fairgrounds in Wautoma. Youth in

grades 3-13 can test their knowledge about plants while learning how to judge and identify a wide

variety of plant specimens. Youth can also compete in photography, speaking, poster and floral

arranging contests. For study guide information and to prepare for the contest see the National Junior

Horticultural Association website at http://www.njha.org. For additional information, please contact

Chuck Prissel at 715-485-8600 or charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu.

The contest for participants will be held in the morning, an educational workshop in the afternoon

concluding with contest results. The event begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.

Registration is $10.00, which includes all materials, handouts, and lunch. Walk-ins are welcome but pre-

registration is preferred for lunch and material count. Send no money now, but fill out the registration

form below and mail to:

State 4-H Plant Science Day

Polk County UW-Extension Office

100 Polk Plaza, Suite 190, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Registration Deadline is June 24, 2016.

If participants require special assistance or have special needs, please call 715-485-8600.

Thanks to Waushara County 4-H Leaders and Waushara County Parks Department for hosting the Day

and our wonderful State 4-H Plant Science Committee for all their help and support!

2016 Youth Plant Brochure

2016 Youth Plant Registration

FAIR NEWS

SHEBCO FAIR NEWS

NEW FOR 2016 – SICK/INJURED RULE: Junior Fair exhibitors may have a substitute show their exhibit(s) if

the exhibitor has a serious medical condition which prevents them from showing with the exception of

Showmanship Classes. However, the exhibitor must be present for judging. If the exhibitor is not able to

be present for judging, the entry will not be allowed to be judged. The decision to allow the substitution

will need to be approved by three superintendents and a fair board member by way of the Junior Fair

Exhibitor Substitution Form. Return signed form to the fair office before judging begins. Any deviation

from the above rules will be decided by three superintendents and a fair board member. If anyone is

found to have falsified their illness or injury they will not be allowed to show the following year.

YOU'RE INVITED... 2016 FAIREST OF THE FAIR GALA

4-H members – you and your family are cordially invited to attend the 2016 Fairest of the Fair Gala on

Monday, June 13th, 2016 at 7:00 pm. It will be held at Laack’s Ballroom in Johnsonville. Admission is FREE!

If you or a friend might be interested in running for the position of Fairest of the Fair sometime in the

future, this event is a great way to learn more and prepare. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the

candidates, hear their on-stage introductions and radio spots, and have fun watching some great 4-H

entertainment!

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FAIR PROJECT PLANNING

As you work on your Fair Projects for the 2016 Fair, why not think about making a project that fairgoers

can enjoy! We usually ask fairgoers not to touch projects; however, several members have asked that

we have a specific area where projects can be “played” with. If you are interested in making a project

for fairgoers to try, please be sure to make it sturdy and durable. We will have a specific display area for

those projects that can be picked up, turned on and played with. If this interests you, there will be

information cards on judging day for you to complete.

FOODS AND NUTRITION FAIR ENTRY CHANGES

This year Foods and Nutrition project members will have the opportunity to enter fair projects in a variety

of cooking, baking and nutrition categories regardless of their level of experience in this project. You

may be enrolled in 4-H Projects Foods and Nutrition I, II, III, or higher but will be able to select any Fair

Category including Baked Foods; Main Dishes and More; Healthy Food Choices; No-Bake and other

Deserts; Snacks; Appetizers and Sides; Nonperishable Items; and Food Preservation. Of course judges will

expect your level of experience to be reflected in the choices you make (so regular chocolate chip

cookies may not be a great choice for someone who has been in the project for 3+ years). Please plan

accordingly as you practice and gain experience in the project over the rest of this year. The Junior Fair

Book will soon be available at http://www.shebcofair.com/JRFair/ .

FAIR FOODSTAND HELP NEEDED!

The Fair Foodstand is the largest fundraiser for the Sheboygan County 4-H Program and everyone is

needed to make is a success. Enclosed in this month’s crier you will find revised volunteer roles that you

can be a part of including:

Club Shift Leaders

Crew Chief

Purchasing Coordinator

Stocking Coordinator

Cash Handlers

Closing Manager

Shake Machinists

Club Scheduling Coordinator

Food Safety Manager

Hot Side Half-Day Managers

The 2016 County Fair Food Stand Planning has begun! We have reviewed and revised the process for giving you

and your club a positive, productive and fun experience at the Food Stand. There are many options and a variety

of times to choose from. We all need to work together to make it a success! To sign up for a time individually to

work in the foodstand, watch your emails in August for the google sign up. BUT… remember that it is a great

oportunity to work with your club!

If interested in a description of these positions, please call Victoria at 459-5903 OR connect with our committee

chairs: Jessica Ford at fordjessica@msn.com or Mark Breunig at mbreunig@excel.net

4-H CLUB BOOTHS - SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR

The Fair will be here before you know it and it’s time to start making plans! There are sixteen booth spaces

available on a first-come, first serve basis. There are also 5 free standing and 5 hanging display areas available.

Free standing displays are limited to 3 x 4 at the base.

Club reservations are needed by June 15th. The form is at the end of this month’s CRIER…remember booths are

available on a first come, first serve basis. DON’T ASSUME SOMEONE ELSE HAS TURNED IN THE FORM, RESERVE YOUR

BOOTH NOW!

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WI STATE FAIR OPPORTUNITIES – YOUTH EXPO

The Youth Expo programs showcase Wisconsin 4-H and provide valuable learning experiences for youth

participants. Youth Expo participants receive statewide recognition of talent while being presented with

opportunities to further develop their leadership and communication skills, network with new people, build self-

confidence, develop new friendships, and have fun at Wisconsin State Fair.

Click on the link below to find information and registration materials for all of the Youth Expo programs at Wisconsin

State Fair. These programs include Project Exhibits, Music & Drama, Mini Performances, Activity Stations, Clothing

Revue, and Demonstrations. http://wistatefair.com/competitions/youth-exhibits/

I encourage you to check out the "Overview of Youth Expo Programs" and "Youth Expo Registration Deadlines"

links at the top of the page. Both documents provide a general overview of the available opportunities and

deadlines. Further information can be found by clicking on the specific program links below.

Youth need to be 12 years or older to stay at the WI State Fair. It’s a great way to promote 4-H and get a chance

to experience the WI State Fair. Why not consider making it a part of your summer plans for 2016. Please call or e-

mail Linda at 459.5903 or linda.lueder@ces.uwex.edu with any questions and/or if you need any more information.

FAIR ENTRY ONLINE PROCEDURE

*Please note: General Leaders must provide all members with a General Leader e-mail address to complete the

entry process. This will ensure that entries are sent to the General Leader for verification. Each club will receive one

hard copy of the Sheboygan County Fair Premium List.

If you or your members have any questions on enrolling contact Janeen Cain, Fair Manager at the Fair office at

920.893.5751 or stop in at the Fair office. They are looking at opening the enrollments on Thursday, June 16th.

Junior Exhibitors will need to have entries in by July 1st to ensure club leaders have ample time to review member

entries. Instructions for online entry will be available via the Sheboygan County Fair Website: www.shebcofair.com

as soon as possible. We will notify you when it is ready.

FAIR JUDGING DAYS

Mark these dates on your family calendar now!

*Monday, August 22th, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

All non-animal projects with the exception of

Crops, Vegetable Garden, Flowers, Houseplants and Club Booths.

*Wednesday, August 31st, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Crops, Vegetable Garden, Flowers, Houseplants, and Club Booths.

2016 FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Want to help in the 4-H Youth Building during this year’s Sheboygan County Fair? Of course you do! Here’s what we’re looking for:

*4-H Building and Office Watch Volunteers (12 and older): Watch over our fantastic 4-H display and answer the public’s questions. *4-H Action Center Volunteers (12 and older): Answer questions about 4-H, do a demonstration or speech, lead small hands-on activities, or just hang out and play with young fairgoers!

To do the job right, we need at least 60 volunteers! Can you help? To volunteer, call the Extension Office at 459.5903 and let us know what job you prefer and the times you can help! We would appreciate your assistance in helping make the Fair GREAT!

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ENTERING PROJECTS IN THE SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR

Taking part in the Sheboygan County Fair is a real highlight of the 4-H year. It should be fun and educational! The

2016 Sheboygan County Fair Premium Lists and Entry Blanks are available on line at http://www.shebcofair.com/.

Go to the Exhibitors tab and from there Junior Fair and that will highlight and you can choose from Premium List,

Junior Fair book, or Rules & Regulations.

A few exhibit hints are listed below. Remember to:

1. Read the general Fair rules and the specific rules for each project.

2. Enter exhibits only in the projects you are enrolled in this year. If there is more than one unit (or level), enter

under the unit you are enrolled in.

3. Exhibit only in the most advanced unit if you are enrolled in two units of the same project.

4. The standard poster size in almost all departments is 14” x 22”. Be sure to follow this rule, or your exhibit will be

penalized. Posters will be displayed in the Youth Building on clip hangers on poster racks. You might want to

take this into consideration when planning your poster.

5. Be sure all decorative and art items are completed in a manner suitable for display (PICTURES AND OTHER

WALL OBJECTS MUST HAVE A HANGER ATTACHED OR HAVE “OK TO STAPLE” WRITTEN ON BACK).

6. Doublecheck your entries before pressing submit. Entries not recorded correctly will make you ineligible for

Fair Premiums.

7. Ask your project leaders for guidance on your entries!

8. After filling out your entries online they will be emailed to you and your General Leader. Use this to reference

as you prepare for judging day!

9. Be sure to enter Animal Showmanship as applicable.

10. Animal Herdsmanship Entries must be listed under club entries. Club general leaders please take care of this.

11. Review the entry rules in each department, and re-check the judging schedule. The Premium List will also be

a valuable guide for next year’s projects.

COUNTYWIDE 4-H PROGRAMS

***NEW**** COUNTYWIDE SOFTBALL”KICK-OFF” AND POTLUCK - CANCELLED

SAVE THE DATE of Saturday, June 11th from 1:00-4:30 for a 4-H Summer Softball “Kick-Off” at the Quit Qui Oc

Athletic Complex at 1555 Riverview Rd, Plymouth, WI 53073 complete with a rousing kick-ball game and a robust

4-H Potluck! No gloves, bats or other game gear needed! Clubs and members need not sign-up for softball to join

in this fun summer day! All ages welcome to play! Please RSVP (using form in this months Crier or/and sign-up to

share a dish, provide supplies or volunteer at the potluck by clicking on and completing this form on Google Docs:

http://tinyurl.com/hsvr7kr. We ask that families bring their own non-alcoholic beverages for this event. Some lawn

chairs, blankets and other picnic items (i.e. bean bags, lawn darts, sunscreen) may also be a good idea!

ENCHANTED FOREST

I know it’s hard to think about the Enchanted Forest when everyone is just getting out of school, and it doesn’t

take place until October. But we do want you to make sure you mark Saturday, October 22 on your calendar!

Planning will get under way shortly. If you are interested in volunteering on the committee and helping plan this

AWESOME event, please contact Shannon Schuren at: schurshan@gmail.com.

Please put the Enchanted Forest on your list of club activities in October. We’re always looking for skits,

scarecrows, pumpkins and more!

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4-H AMBASSADORS AND YOUTH ASSOCIATION TAKE THE “SHOW ON THE ROAD”

In an effort to reach new youth from throughout the county the 4-H Ambassadors and Youth Association are

spreading their meetings throughout Sheboygan County. Meetings will typically still be held on the third Tuesday of

the month with 4-H Ambassadors starting at 6:30 and 4-H Youth Association starting at 7:30 p.m. This year, however,

we are “touring” the county with new locations each month.

Tuesday, June 21st 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Assoc. – 4-H Camp Riversite

Tuesday July 19th 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Assoc. – Rochester Park, Sheb. Falls, WI

Tuesday, August 16th 6:30/7:30 pm Ambassador/Youth Assoc. – Lakeview Park, Random Lake, WI

ARE YOU 7 TH GRADE OR OLDER?

If you are, why not join the Sheboygan County 4-H Youth Association for some great 4-H fun! We meet each

month to socialize, learn leadership skills and help organize and plan some great 4-H countywide

activities. Coming up soon is the annual Anything Goes during the County Fair! Our next meeting is Tuesday, June

21st at 7:30 p.m. at 4-H Camp Riversite.

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD

Do you know an energetic, enthusiastic, 4-H leader that would be willing to share his/her ideas on our Sheboygan

County 4-H Leaders Executive Board? If you are one of those leaders or know someone who is, why not consider

running for the 4-H Leaders Association Executive Board and/or encourage them to run! We are recruiting to fill

four Executive Board Positions. Elections are held at the September 4-H Leaders Association Meeting. The terms for

Executive Board Members are two years starting in October. Being a member of the 4-H Leaders Executive Board

is a great way to contribute to the overall leadership and direction of the 4-H Program in Sheboygan County. We

are always interested in new ideas and insight. If you’re interested, but have questions; please feel free to call any

current board members or Sarah at 459.5903.

NEW VOLUNTEER LEADER ORIENTATION OFFERED QUARTERLY Thursday, July 21, 6 – 8 p.m.

Thursday, November 17, 10 a.m. – noon or 6 – 8 p.m.

Please RSVP to let us know you are attending!

We need a MINIMUM of 3 RSVPs in order to hold the training, or else it will be cancelled.

There is nothing static about your Sheboygan County 4-H Program! We are constantly growing and evolving.

Whether you are a new parent in our program looking for ways to be involved or are already contemplating a

leadership opportunity, the New Volunteer Leader Orientation is for you!

This is a mandatory one-time training for all volunteers and is offered quarterly. Sessions are scheduled for Thursday,

July 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and Thursday, November 17th from 10 am – noon and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please register for

these trainings by calling Victoria at 459-5903.

If you are currently serving in a leadership capacity within the 4-H program and have not been certified, please

note that you may not work with children through our program in a one-on-one capacity until you have

completed the certification process.

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4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL PROCESS

In the event that the Sheboygan County 4-H Leaders Association has knowledge of the death of a present or

past certified 4-H Leader, the Leaders Association will present a $25 donation to the family based on the following

criteria:

We ask that all 4-H Members, Parents and Leaders help us provide recognition in memory of loved ones

by notifying the 4-H Youth Development Support Staff of an individual who has passed away. Staff will confirm the

member or leaders role within the program and notify the Leaders Association Treasurer of appropriate action.

YOUTH & ADULT DELEGATES FOR THE 4-H FALL FORUM

Each year youth and adult leaders are sent to represent Sheboygan County at the WI 4-H Fall Forum. The

delegates learn about what is happening in 4-H at the state level, weigh in on important issues and elect the next

year’s Youth and Adult Leaders Council representatives. This is also a great event to bring your youth officer team

to for team and skill building!

This year the Fall Forum will be November 4-5 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI. Youth or

adults interested in representing Sheboygan County at the Fall Forum are asked to contact the UW-Extension

Office by September 1st.

DISTRICT, STATE, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS REGISTRATION

The 2016 Area Animal Science Days will be coming to your area again this summer. Dairy, Livestock and Horses are

the headliners with some small animal offerings at the different sites.

This year there will be no preliminary registration like in the past, but final registration with payment for meals and

registration fees will be due to the host county by June 3rd. The fees can be paid in one check to the host county.

Registration is $10.00 per participant and meals are $7.00 each – make sure to include all participants, coaches,

parents, leaders, etc. that will be eating. See the registration packet for complete details at: AASD-Registration-

Packet-2016.

Dates and Locations are:

June 28 – Outagamie County – NE Area *This is typically the one that Sheboygan County participants join!*

June 30 – St Croix – NW Area

July 1 – Green County – Southern Area

VOLUNTEER & FUND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION SILENT AUCTION

The 4-H Leader‘s Association is planning its annual Silent Auction/Basket Raffle at the Sheboygan County Fair and

is once again asking clubs, individuals, committees – whoever – to provide a basket for donation. Start thinking

and planning how you can be involved…it’s a great way to support 4-H and a fun way to express your creativity!

As usual, baskets will be due by the Wednesday before the fair and any questions about your items can be

directed to Merry Klemme by calling 920.893.9679.

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4-H MEMBER GRANTS/4-H SCHOLARSHIPS

The Sheboygan County Grant Program provides financial sponsorship to 4-H members from limited resource

families, or families experiencing a financial hardship to support the participation in 4-H Sponsored events and

activities. This grant program made possible by the generosity of The Kohler Foundation, Inc. 725 Woodlake Rd #

X, Kohler, WI 53044. Please be sure to express gratitude for grants recived. To apply, complete the application

found at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/grant-applications. Your request for Grant Funding will be handled in a

confidential manner. In most cases a a portion of the 4-H Experience will be covered while some commitment on

the part of the family is also requested. The information you provide on the application will only be used to verify

your child’s eligibility for grant funding, no financial Information is collected. Mail your completed application

marked confidential to: Linda Lueder, 5 University Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081. All Applications are due to the

Extension Office 30 days before the final payment deadline.

FREE FISHING DAY-HELP NEEDED Saturday, June 4th 8-4 p.m.

Do you have animals (big or small), like to face paint, or enjoy playing games? Do you know anything about 4-H

that you could share with youth? Volunteer with us at the Sheboygan Falls Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 4th,

2016! We are looking for volunteers, youth and adults, to give an hour or two of their time to help promote 4-H

throughout the day. 4-H will have a tent at Free Fishing Day and be sponsoring a petting zoo, face painting and

other games. This is a great way to help promote the 4-H Program and let other kids in the community know how

much you love 4-H and what they could get involved in within the 4-H program.

The event runs from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Please consider joining us for a day of Fishing Fun! If you would like to

participate, please contact our Summer Intern, Emilie Burkhardt, at 4h.intern@sheboygancounty.com, or

459.5909. You may also call Victoria at the 4-H office at 459.5903.

DAIRY BREAKFAST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sheboygan County Dairy Promotions is looking for help at our Breakfast on the Farm. This year it will take place at

Majestic Crossing (The Meadows Site) on N5853 Meadowlark Rd, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 – off of Hwy 23 in

Sheboygan Falls. The date is June 18th, 2016. We are looking for 2 clubs to work from 8 am to 11am and 2 clubs to

work from 11 am to 1:30/2 pm. Each club needs 10 people with at least 2 adults. The 1st shift will be wiping tables,

filling syrup containers, and serving pancakes. The second shift will be doing the same and then cleaning up after

the breakfast. Each volunteer will get a ticket for a free breakfast. Your help would be Greatly Appreciated!!!

Please contact Stacy Limberg at (920)838-3346 or sdlimberg@frontier.com with any questions or to volunteer.

SENIOR PICNIC HELP NEEDED!

Calling all 4-H members and families! The Aging and Disability Resource Center is looking for 15-20 volunteers to

assist at our Annual Senior Picnic held on Wednesday, July 20th from 11 am to 2 pm at Sheboygan South High

School. Approximately 600 seniors gather each year for a vendor fair, entertainment, food and company. This

year’s theme is Sinatra and we are in need of some “big-leaguers” to hand out beverages, deliver food, and help

clean up. Please contact Kaylie Fisher at 467-4020 or kaylie.fisher@sheboygancounty.com by July 1st if you are

interested in helping out! There will be a special treat for those who volunteer!

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4-H COOKBOOK ***NOW FOR SALE ONLINE***

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Kay Keyes, Countywide Leader

2 ½ C. flour

¾ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. baking soda

2 sticks butter

¾ C. white sugar

¾ C. brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1/3 C. milk

1 C. mini chocolate chips

Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl with a mixer until fluffy; add milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, soda,

and salt. Mix on slow speed. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and chill for one hour. When dough is firm,

form into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.

Dip balls in chocolate dipping sauce or drizzle chocolate over the top and return to waxed paper. Chill.

Store, chilled, up to one week.

These 4-H COOKBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE to purchase for $15 each at one of many locations and online

at https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheboyganCounty4H. Locations include:

UW-Extension Offices, Sheboygan, WI Generations, Plymouth, WI

Waldo State Bank, Waldo, WI Bill’s Piggly Wiggly, Howards Grove, WI

Ada Orchards, Ada, WI Gibbsville Apple Orchard, Gibbsville, WI

Hennings Cheese Factory, Keil, WI

FOOD BOOTH AT HORSE SHOW

The County Mounties are looking for a group to run a food booth at our horse show on Sunday, July 24.

(Please note the date correction from May Crier!) If interested please contact Christal Mulder for more

information at: 920-980-7749 or christalmulder@gmail.com.

HAVE FUN AND HELP WITH "ADDIE" THE COW There is an opportunity for any 4-H member(s) to help with "Addie" the Cow at several events this

summer. Contact our Dairy Ambassador, Marlene Kammann, at mkammann@tds.net or 920-565-2608.

Helpers must be able to read well, be outgoing, and be at least 11 years old. We will pay up to 2 helpers

per shift. Breakfast on the Farm – June 18: Helpers will get a free breakfast! Mill Street Fest – July 9: Club

will receive $5 per hour worked by member - contact ambassador for shifts. Sheboygan County Fair -

all 5 days - clubs will receive $5 per hour worked by member - contact ambassador for shifts.

Marlene Kammann

Sheboygan County Dairy Ambassador

920-565-2608 & mkammann@tds.net

RECOGNITION

4-H MEMORIAL WALL OF HONOR

Don’t forget the Sheboygan County 4-H Memorial Wall of Honor! It was created to honor deceased

members and leaders of the Sheboygan County 4-H Program. All the recipients are honored with a

Memorial Plaque displayed at the Sheboygan County Fair Youth Building. Applications and brochures

are available online at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/contribution-forms or at the UW-Extension Office.

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CAMP RIVERSITE THANK YOU!

The Camp Riversite Committee would like to thank all the 4-H members and parents that helped with

the clean up at Camp Riversite, Saturday, May 14th. A big thank you to Tom Lentz and the volunteers

who picked 5 big lawn bags of garlic mustard! This is an invasive species that, if not pulled, could choke

out the trilliums and all the beautiful flowers. Thanks to all the volunteers who cut brush and helped

move all the brush to the fire pit to be burned. We appreciate all the voluntteers that make Camp

Riversite look much nicer. Thanks again!

Camp Riversite Committee

HATS OFF TO:

The 4-H Alumni Association, for inviting our 4-H Scholarship Recipients and Key Award

Winners to their annual meeting and banquet. It was a wonderful evening of fellowship

and recognition and we truly appreciate Cathy Beumler and the Alumni Association

Banquet Committee for planning and organizing the banquet. A special thanks to Steve

Bemis of Upland Springs and Floral for donating the center pieces.

Eunice Lensink for receiving the 4-H Alumni Award. Eunice has been involved at every level of the

Sheboygan County 4-H Program. Thank you Eunice for all you have given and continue to give to

our 4-H Program!

All of the outstanding 4-H volunteer leaders and community members who took time for their busy

schedules to review scholarship applications! The time you dedicate behind the scenes is incredibly

important and we truly appreciate you!

Everyone who helped at the Annual 4-H Camp Riversite Cleanup Day held on Saturday, May 14th. It

was a wonderful, although chilly, day! A super big thank you to those that volunteered their time to

help clean-up garbage, cut trees, haul branches and much, much more. A special thanks to Barb

Scholten and the Camp Riversite Committee for planning and organizing the day! Our camp is

beautiful…why not check it out? The Camp Riversite Committee invites all 4-H members and families

to take advantage of our park. Why not schedule a ballgame or your club picnic there!

All of the AMAZING, OUSTANDING, SUPER, SPECTACULAR youth and adult leaders who participated

in our 2016 4-H Camp Staff Training Weekend. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our

camping program. A special thank you to our amazing adult camp staff for helping teach and lead

sessions!

Our FANTASTIC Dog Project Committee Members and Trainers for their leadership, guidance and

support of our Dog Project members and their dogs! Our Tuesday and Thursday agility, obedience,

brace, team, showmanship, Quiz Bowl and rally activities are underway for the summer…everyone is

learning lots and having lots of FUN!

KEY AWARD WINNERS

The Prestigious 4-H Key Award is one of the highest honors a 4-H member can receive. It honors a select

group of 4-H participants annually. The youth receiving the 4-H Key Award are ones who have

demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills

and actively participated in the functions of their club and their community.

The 2016 Sheboygan County 4-H Key Award Winners are Dacota Anton, Catharine Schalk, and Erica

Helmer. Congratulations!

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CLOVERBUD CHATTER

CLOVERBUD CAMP

Hey Cloverbuds! Are you ready for a summer day filled with s’mores, songs, crafts, games, and fun?

Come join the Sheboygan County 4-H Program for an awesome summer camp experience on

Wednesday, July 27th from 8 am to 4 pm! We will be exploring the UW-Extension grounds and visiting the

Bookworm Gardens, along with other activities especially geared toward our younger members. Cost is

$10 per 4-H member and is open to friends for $15 per participant. Lunch will be provided. Don’t miss

out on the fun! Registration form is in the back of the Crier and is due July 15th.

CLOVERBUD COUNSELORS NEEDED!

All youth 6th grade and older are welcome to help us plan and lead programs for the 2016 Cloverbud

Day Camp. We are looking for enthusiastic youth interested in serving as counselors for the day. Please

call Emilie at 902-459-5909, or email 4h.intern@sheboygancounty.com if you’re interested. Our first

planning meeting will take place at the UW-Extension Office on Tuesday, June 28th from 5-6pm.

ANIMAL SCIENCES

LEARNING LAB KITS We are excited to bring you the news that Sheboygan County 4-H is now the owner of four Ohio State learning lab kits! Thanks to a grant from the Sheboygan County 4-H Endowment Fund, we were able to purchase the beef, sheep, swine and goat kits. These kits contain hands-on learning materials and suggestions for activities, depending on the kit, in the following areas: anatomy, breeds, conformation, medicine labels and inserts, animal handling, nutrition, meat cut identification, equipment, etc. These kits are available for check out through the Extension office. Please contact Victoria at 920-459-5903 if you are interested in utilizing these kits for one of your project meetings. In addition, there are learning kits available for the dog, horse, poultry, rabbit and dairy projects. Leaders in those projects are encouraged to apply for a grant from the Sheboygan County 4-H Endowment Fund to receive funding for those kits. More information can be found at www.ohio4h.org/books-and-resources/learning-lab-kits. Interested project leaders can also contact Michelle Klemme for more information or advice in purchasing these learning materials: 920-901-7373 or klemmeherefords@gmail.com.

STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOWS - DAIRY, POULTRY, RABBIT & LIVESTOCK

It’ll be here before you know it! The Wisconsin State Fair! And it’s now time to prepare! 4-H and FFA

members who are 12 to 19 years of age as of January 1st are eligible to show at the Wisconsin Junior

State Fair. For Junior State Fair show & entry information: http://wistatefair.com/competitions/junior-

livestock. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to read and understand the “Junior Rules and Regulations”

and their respective animal species’ “Entry Information.” Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information

and fees directly to State Fair either on-line or via the mail.

Dorm registration will be submitted with entries. Entries are due directly to state fair by June 1st (mailed

entries) or June 7th at 7 p.m.(online entries).

For more information regarding the Wisconsin State Fair, please visit:

http://wistatefair.com/competitions/junior-livestock or reach out to the the State Fair Entry Office at:

entryoffice@wisconsin.gov or 414.266.7000.

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PREMISE ID FOR ANIMAL EXHIBITORS

All show bound animals are required to have a Premise Registration Number and will need to include

that number on their County Fair Entry Form. Asking for this information is part of the Wisconsin Premises

Registration Act which requires anyone who keeps, houses, or co-mingles livestock to register their

premises, effective November 1, 2005. A system with proper “trace back” and “trace forward”

capabilities provides timely response to minimize the economic impact in the event of an animal

disease outbreak. A database for Premises Registration is the foundation for a national animal ID trace

back system.

The following is a list of “Livestock” requiring a Premise ID:

Bovine (bison, cattle)

Equine (horses, donkeys, etc.)

Goats

Poultry

Captive Game Birds

Sheep

Swine

Fish (aquaculture farm)

Camelids (llamas, alpacas)

Not included: rabbits, mink, dogs & cats

If your animals are kept at your property, you need to apply for a premise id number. If your animals

are housed elsewhere, the premise owner should have applied for and received a premise number.

If you are still in need of receiving a premise number or have a number, but can’t find it, there are

two ways to register premises:

1. Go to www.wiid.org and click on the link for WLIC Premises Registration.

2. Call WLIC at 1-888-808-1910 to request a registration form.

For more information or are in need of additional information please contact UWEX at 459-5903.

HORSE & PONY NEWS

Summer is coming, or at least I think it is! The weather has been a little over the place but the activities

are well under way. May educational/open arenas were all a great success and a BIG thanks to all the

clinicians that volunteered their time for you! The Betsy Rohde Memorial Mock and Fun Show were both

a great success. Thank you to the youth committee for all the hard work they put into organizing this, as

well as their fearless leaders, Shelia Wolfington and Angel Noll.

With the year under way I want to remind everyone to stay on top of their meeting credit and hours of

service, and to make sure that you are a member in good standing for all the activities that you are

looking to participate in. If you are looking for ways to get in those service hours, log into the sign up

genius and look for an upcoming event we are always looking for your help! Visit our website, here:

http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4h/horse.

Have you collected sponsorship money that needs to be turned in? Please remember to turn in

sponsorship money so we can get this information into our programs. We want to thank all our great

supports, and what better way, than by being able to announce them at all our events. Please also

remember to not send cash when sending in the forms. If necessary, please bring the donation to an

open arena so we can get it to our treasurer, Lisa Schumacher. Remember, all the money raised goes

directly into the project that we all love!

Though there has been only a small amount of interest in having an English Drill Team, please contact

Wendi Schmid if you are interested in participating! We don’t want to see this disappear from the

project, so she is currently looking at creative ways to put on a performance with the English members.

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DEADLINE:

June 1st – ALL ID SHEETS ARE DUE TO WENDY KRUGER BY 10PM WEDNESDAY EVENING. NO

EXCEPTIONS!!!! You may bring them to open arenas, drill team practices or 4-H shows and hand

them in, do not wait until the last minute.

UPCOMING EVENTS - (Please see Horse & Pony Calendar for full details)

Western Drill Team

o Wednesday evenings, June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at the Fairgrounds – 6:00 pm.

Educational/Open Arenas

o June 2nd – Topics: Dressage with Balanced Dressage and walk/trot clinic.

o June 16 – Topics: Flag & Sand, LT Special & Plug, Hunt Pleasure, Desensitizing and

everything you need to know about TPR’s and vaccinations.

o June 30th – Topics: Jumping, Western Pleasure and what to keep in your trailer (first aid kit

for your horse).

Speed Clinic

o June 16th – Don’t miss out on this clinic, it will be very informational and provide a great

learning experience. Our clinician is Tammy Whyte. Please send in your registration to

Delda Thiel to reserve your spot.

Beginners Meeting

o June 2nd – Topics: Breeds and colors.

o June 16th – Topic: Fair Entry – please come with all of your questions – there will be

someone here to answer them.

Shows

o June 11th – June 12th – June show at the Plymouth Fairgrounds, come for the experience,

whether you can bring a horse or no! It’s a great experience to get a feel for what will be

happening during fair time.

o June 27th – June 29th – WI State Hunter Dressage Show. Forms are available online. ALL

forms must be turned in by June 1st to the Extension office.

Trail Clinic

o July 9th – It’s a fun-filled day! Please send all registration forms to Wendy Krueger for this

day.

Overnight Clinic

o July 16th – July 17th – It’s never too early to start thinking about this overnight experience.

Register now for this amazing overnight experience of clinics, crafts, friendships and fun.

You do not need to bring a horse for this event. Please send your registration forms to

Brenda Knutson.

Speed Show

o July 16th – Send in your pre-entries now.

WASHINGTON COUNTY HORSE & PONY PROJECT TWILIGHT SHOW SERIES

The Washington County 4-H Horse and Pony Project is hosting their annual Twilight Show Series at

Washington County Fair Park in West Bend this summer. Please note: they have been moved from Friday

evening shows to Saturday daytime shows.

Saturday, June 11 - Nicki Butler

Saturday, July 16 - Megan Sacia

Saturday, August 13 - Dan Grunewald

The show bill can be found here: https://counties.uwex.edu/washington/files/2010/06/2016-Twilight-

Show-Bill.pdf.

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RABBIT/CAVY PROJECT

Don't forget to attend the June Cavy and Rabbit Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the 4-H Office.

Discussion will be on getting ready to show your rabbit/cavy, filling out remark cards, tattooing,

grooming, clipping of nails, State Fair & fair entry blanks.

The cavy meeting will be from 6:00 - 7:00 pm and the rabbit meeting will be from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Any

questions, please call Barb Scholten at 980-4219.

POULTRY PROJECT

The last qualifying meeting for the poultry project will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 6:30 pm at

the UWEX Office.

According to the project requirements, at least one project meeting has to be attended to be able to

show your birds at the Sheboygan County Fair. If you have not attended any meetings so far, this is your

last chance!!

On Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 10am – 1pm, we will be offering a showmanship clinic at the

fairgrounds. This will be especially beneficial for new members and will give them a glimpse of what to

expect during the fair. (Note the change from the handbook!)

Another very important date is the blood testing of your poultry at the fair. The date has been changed

to Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon at the fairgrounds. All poultry MUST be tested by

August 19, 2016. NO EXCEPTIONS! If this date does not work, contact Warren at 920-467-4183.

BLUE RIBBON SMALL ANIMAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Blue Ribbon Small Animal Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s

scholarships!

The scholarship winners are:

Erin Spieth

Micah Rautmann

Kaylie Schelinski

Tristin Potter

Bailey Sanderson

Congratulations on a fine job, and best wishes in your future endeavors!

DAIRY MOOS & NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS & DATES

Dairy judging Team Practices: All practices start at 7:30 pm. For more information regarding Dairy

Judging Team Practices, please contact coaches Jeff Bleck (920.980.9661). *Participation at 50% of the

4H Dairy Judging Practices and attending the contest will county as a qualifying meeting for county

and/or state fair.

June 5th – Bill Schultz

June 12th – Tom & Jerry Jens

June 19th – Dave and Kelly Obbereich

June 26th – Kyle and Bryan Mauk

June 28th - Area Animal Science Days Outagamie County

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June 10-12 Badger Dairy Camp, UW-Madison. For more information, please visit

http://fyi.uwex.edu/dairyyouth/badger-dairy-camp (Qualifying meeting for County and/or State Fair)

June 18 Breakfast on the Farm Volunteer, contact Katie Reineking (Qualifying meeting for County

Fair)

June 20 Wisconsin State Fair Orientation Meeting, 7:30 pm, UW-Extension (Required!!)

July 9th 4-H Dairy Workshop 10:00am – Kings-Vue Holsteins- Reineking Family (NEW LOCATION)

(Qualifying meeting for County Fair)

July 16th Work the food stand at the races.

**Qualifying for County & State Fair: Youth are required to attend a minimum of one qualifying meeting

to be a dairy project member in good standing and to show dairy at the Sheboygan County Fair and/or

to qualify for the Wisconsin State Fair. Please review the Project Calendar in the 4H Dairy Project

Handbook or online at http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/4-h-dairy-

project for eligible meetings.

Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Meeting: There will be mandatory orientation meeting will be held at

7:30 pm, June 20th at UW-Extension. Parents and exhibitors are expected to be in attendance. If

individuals cannot attend, they must contact committee chairperson, Heidi Ridge at 467.4241. For more

information regarding the Sheboygan County 4-H Dairy Project, please contact committee chairperson

Heidi Ridge at 920.467.4241 or at heidiridge@rocketmail.com.

July 16th 4-H Dairy committee is working in the food stand at the races. We need 20 adults to

help. Please contact Carla Schmidt at 920-980-1418.

For more information regarding the Sheboygan County 4-H Dairy Project, please contact committee

chairperson Heidi Ridge at 920.467.4241 or at heidiridge@rocketmail.com.

ATTENTION – JULY DAIRY WORKSHOP DATE & TIME CHANGE!

Date: Saturday, July 9th at 10am – Dairy Workshop

New Location: Kings-Vue Holsteins – Reineking Family, W3947 Garton Rd, Plymouth

This meeting will NOT be held at the fairgrounds as originally planned.

Please contact Katie Reineking with any questions: kingsvue@hotmail.com or 920-287-8780.

2016 4-H DAIRY JUDGING SCHEDULE

June 5th Bill Schultz

June 12th Tom and Jerry Jens

June 19th Dave and Kelly Obbereich

June 26th Kyle and Bryan Mauk

June 28th Area Animal Science Days Outagamie County

Judging practices will start at 7:30 pm and go till 9:00 pm. Please bring along a pencil, paper and

clipboard. Also, if you have a laminated scorecard and the “parts of the cow” sheet from previous

years, please bring them along.

If you have any questions, please give us a call.

Jeff Bleck (920)980-9661

Chris Booth (920)980-9659

Alex Huibregtse (920)838-3229

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BADGER DAIRY CAMP

Badger Dairy Camp will be June 9-11, at UW-Madison. This is an annual camp that is open to youth

between the ages of 12 and 18. This camp, held on University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, provides

an excellent opportunity for youth to get hands-on experience learning how to fit and show animals.

Youth also learn about the purebred cattle industry and attend workshops including “Roaming Through

the Rumen.” Instructors for the camp include dairy industry leaders, graduate students, and UW

professors.

Each year the camp is open to one hundred youth. This three day event is open to all dairy youth,

come near or far, between the ages 12 and 18. The total cost of the camp is $115 with a $65 deposit

due at the time of registration. More information and registration forms are available

at: http://fyi.uwex.edu/dairyyouth/badger-dairy-camp.

*This is a qualifying meeting for state fair and county fair.

LIVESTOCK PROJECT NEWS

April – June – 4-H Livestock Judging (FFA See Advisor) Chad Kohlman, 377-6011 - 4 pts

June 18 –4-H Beef Workshop 4 pm, Beck Family Farm, N5419 Hillcrest Dr, Plymouth

June 11-12 – *WLBA Jr Livestock Show Camp, Wisconsin State Fair

June 28 – *Area Animal Science Day, Outagamie County

June 23 – 4-H Swine Workshop Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.

June 29 – Meat Animal Quality Assurance Training 7 p.m., 127 E Oak Street, Juneau, Dodge County

Administration Building Auditorium Room H & I

July 23 4-H Sheep Workshop – 9:00 a.m., Kleinhans Farm N6123 Willow Rd, Sheboygan Falls

July 28 – Livestock Challenge and Premier Exhibitor Test (Test can be taken at UWEX by apt. only

through July 28th) Testing and Challenge start at 6:30 pm, Plymouth High School

Don’t forget to visit Sheboygan County 4-H Beef, Sheep and Swine Website at:

http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/beef-sheep-swine-projects for your

up-to-date meeting attendance! Remember, you need a minimum of 8 points (average 4 meetings at

2 points each) with 2 points being species-specific in order to qualify for the Meat Animal Sale.

Each year the Sheboygan County Youth Livestock Committee offers 4-H & FFA livestock members the

opportunity to receive the Premier Exhibitor Award. The Premier Exhibitor Award is presented prior to the

Sheboygan County Meat Animal Sale. There will be 2 awards per age group per species. The awards

are based on a member’s showmanship placing at the fair and test scores from a test given at the

Livestock Challenge (August 20, 2015). The test is species specific and is written for each of the three

age groups (juniors, Intermediates, and seniors). Test questions come from the MAQA information given

during the MAQA classes, meetings put on by Livestock Committee Members, and the 4-H project

manuals for each species.

Don’t forget to visit Sheboygan County 4-H Beef, Sheep and Swine Website at:

http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/beef-sheep-swine-projects!

Other REMINDERS......

● All Sheboygan County Livestock Members MUST complete a Sheboygan County Meat Animal Sale

Educational Point Form for Non-General Livestock Committee Sponsored Programs, commonly referred

to as the “Out of County” form when attending any meeting/show/ workshop etc. that is NOT

conducted/sponsored by the Sheboygan County General Livestock Committee. Even if the meeting/

show/workshop etc. is pre-approved by the 2016 Sheboygan County Meat Animal Sale – if the

Sheboygan County General Livestock Committee does not put on the activity, the “Out of County”

form must be fully completed and taken to the Sheboygan County UW-Extension Office within two

weeks of the activity. It can be downloaded here: http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development

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CAT PROJECT “MEWS”

This month’s meeting will be held on June 27 at 6:30pm. Both youth and adult leaders will be coming up

with some make & take ideas for you, as well as being available to answer any questions you may have

regarding your fair entry for cats. Speaking of the fair, there are only the June and July meetings left to

fulfill your obligation of attending a minimum of 3 project meetings before August 1 in order to exhibit in

cats at the fair. How are you doing with this? Have you gotten your 3 meetings in? If not, you still have

time.

DOG PROJECT NEWS

Lots of happenings in the Dog Project in June! First, our annual Walk-a-thon is on June 23. We’ll meet at

the Coliseum as usual for announcements, then go for our walk. There will be one route that will finish off

back at the fairgrounds. We’ll have a short training session following the walk. Prizes will be awarded to

those who raise the most money, so ask your family and friends to support our only fundraising event. It

helps pay for trophies, judges, equipment and other things we need to have a great year!

Our Fun Match is on Saturday, June 25, in the South Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds. Registration starts at 8

AM, judging begins at 9 AM. Fee varies with classes. Open to the public, so anyone can bring their dog

and take part. We’ll be offering a raffle with lots of great things for dogs and their people. It’s a good

practice for what you’ll have to do at the Fair and also counts toward your 10 training sessions. We’ll be

looking for volunteers for setup/takedown, ring stewards, and raffle monitors. Specific jobs will be

announced at training sessions and on FB.

State Dog Show will be July 29-31 in Lancaster, WI. Show book and entry forms available at training on

Thursday nights. Entries should be submitted to Sarah Britt or Katy Vergeront by June 9. When information

is available for the State Agility Show, August 27, sponsored by Eau Claire County, we will announce it.

As the weather warms up, remember to bring water for your dog and yourself. If the dog is unable to

train, the child should come anyway to observe class. One parent or guardian should plan to stay at the

training sessions. We don’t cancel for cold or rain, but if there are thunderstorms we may skip that

evening, since we train outdoors. Call 459-5908 and/or check the UW-Extension site for cancellation info.

The next Dog Board meeting will be Monday, June 20, 7:15 PM at the UW-Extension office. Find us on

Facebook at Sheboygan County 4-H Dog Project.

Come and join us at our Fun Match! June 25, 2016

Sheboygan County Fairgrounds

South Exhibit Hall/Gate 1

Registration at 8 A.M. - Show starts at 9 A.M.

Sponsored by the Sheboygan County 4-H Dog Project

Obedience- Rally- Showmanship- Agility

Raffle

Everyone is welcome!

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GOAT PROJECT

Upcoming Superfun Very Informational Meeting Dates:

Our Multi-County June Goat Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2016 in the

coliseum at Fair Park in Plymouth, WI. Members will receive all information for show

registration and other requirements by mail. Please bring bars or cookies for the food

stand and a donated raffle prize. This is agreat opportunity for new members to

participate and learn about show situations.

July 13th at 5:30 pm – WEDNESDAY – Fenner Farm - W3154 Hwy 28 Sheboygan Falls

Fair Preparations! Hands-on practice for showmanship classes, how to groom and prepare your goat for

the showring, and understanding the scorecard. Meeting Leaders: Lyndsay Fenner and Alex Bachmann.

Any questions, please call Leaders Brenda Bachmann at 920-980-1027 or Lori Knutson at 414-640-6387.

ARTS

PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS

Hello all! After a bit of a delay we are happy to announce our meeting schedule for the countywide

Photography Project. This year we will start off with an initial meeting going over general information on

the photography project, along with the basics of photography. Please bring your cameras along; we

will be going over the features of individual cameras in small groups with photographers from the

community who have graciously offered their assistance. We also encourage you to bring a printed

photo that you have taken. Our photographers will be happy to give you feedback on the strengths of

the photo and also possibly some ways to improve.

The first meeting will be on June 23rd, 2016 at UW-Extension. We are asking that youth up to grade 6

come from 6pm to 7:30 pm, and youth grade 6 and older come from 7:30 to 9 pm. This is to provide

one-on-one help to youth that have different skill sets so that we can give feedback and help for all

members of the photography project.

Our second meeting will be on July 21st at 6pm for all members. Please bring your camera and make

sure the battery is charged! We will be separating into small groups and rotating through stations,

featuring different types of photography such as landscape, sports action, a photo booth, etc.

Photographers from the community will teach and assist as you have the opportunity to take photos at

each station.

Please contact Erin O’Brien at 920-698-0968 or email e_wilke@yahoo.com with any questions. Can’t wait

to see you there!

MECHANICAL SCIENCES

4-H STEM CAMP – A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR 6-9TH GRADERS

The Sheboygan County 4-H Program in partnership with Spaceport Sheboygan will offer a

valuable hands-on experience with science, math, engineering and technology activities at the 4-H

STEM Camp this summer. All young people, boys and girls, currently grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to

attend this weeklong day camp July 25-29, 2016. This unique day camp opportunity, for boys and girls

who have completed grades 6-8, is specifically designed by Spaceport Sheboygan and the 4-H Youth

Development Program to help middle school students explore careers in science, technology,

engineering and math. Throughout the week, educators at Spaceport Sheboygan will provide expert

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instruction while campers work together in a fun, exciting environment. Participants will use leading-

edge technologies to sample robotics, aeronautics and computer design.

The Sheboygan County 4-H Stem Camp will be held at Spaceport Sheboygan, 802 Blue Harbor Drive.

Registration is due with the bargain fee of $35 by July 11, 2016. See the registration in the back of this

crier. Scholarships are available. For more information contact the UW-Extension office or visit:

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/set/index.cfm

http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/current-programs-registrations

NATURAL SCIENCES

E.xploring Y.our E.nvironment

Project Meetings: Summer 2016

June 4: 4-H Camp Riversite: 1:30 – 4:30 P.M.

Come and discover some of the secrets of Camp Riversite woods. Learn about the unique plant and

animal communities that live there. We will go on a short hike followed by an opportunity to work on a

fair project: a leaf print t-shirt and/or wind chimes using recycled materials. We will end the day with a

hot dog roast over the camp fire.

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WHAT TO BRING:

Plain t-shirt (preferably a light color)

Your favorite kind of hot dogs, buns, and drink.

(Note: this is an exclusive for E.Y.E. project members and their families)

June 18 (Saturday): Mauthe Lake Twilight Paddle: 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.

Join us for an evening canoe trip around Mauthe Lake and up the Milwaukee River. Class limit is 24 -30

people without canoe equipment. Basic canoe skills will be covered. No experience is necessary. In the

event of threatening weather, the program will be canceled. To register, call the Ice Age Visitor Center

at (920) 533-8322 by June 10.

July 16: Wisconsin Explorers: Long Lake Rec. Area Picnic Shelter

10 A.M. - ?

Calling all E.Y.E. Project members! You will have the opportunity to discover secrets of nature by

participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program. Included will be an amazing hike, a craft, and an

opportunity to earn a really cool patch. Program and materials are free. Following the activity, we will

gather for a picnic so bring your lunch. Brothers and sisters as well as non E.Y.E. project members are

invited. Daily/annual park sticker is required.

August 5 (Friday): Step into the Night Hike: Long Lake Rec. Area:

8 – 9:30 P.M.

Daily/annual park sticker is required.

Call Tom Lentz: Project Leader/Wisconsin Master Naturalist for more info at (920) 207-3788

2016 4-H CAMP

As summer heats up…we want to remind you about a fun learning summer 4-H opportunity…4-H CAMP!

Sheboygan County 4-H Summer Camp Program helps children develop self-identity, self-worth, self-

esteem, leadership and self-respect; but you won’t hear that from your child! Instead you’ll hear about

the fun, the friends, the activities and the adventures.

*Sheboygan County Base Camp, held at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells July 6-10, 2016, offers a

variety of experiences for children grades 3-7. Swimming, hiking, crafts, nature, recreation, archery and

more! Affordable fee’s, good food, cozy cabins, strong friendships, and positive older youth role models

are all reasons why our Sheboygan County 4-H Summer Camp is one of the best!

*Sheboygan County 4-H Outpost Camp has FLUSH TOILETS, SHOWERS, NEW TENTS and TASTY MEALS! This

camp experience for youth grades 7-10 will be held at Devils Lake State Park from July 6-10, 2016. Youth

will have many adventures in this flexible older youth camp experience, designed to develop

leadership skills within our beautiful outdoor space and through team building challenges.

4-H Summer Camp is a great place to explore all that 4-H has to offer. Come on your own or recruit a

friend to join you! You really don’t want to miss out on 4-H Camp…it truly is a GREAT summer experience!

Registration extended through June or until all slots have been filled…please call with any questions

about registration or availability!

2016 SHEBOYGAN COUNTY 4-H CAMP STAFF

Jr. Director - Hailey Molkenthine

Jr. Director - Katie Richart

Archery Counselor – Tessa Parrish

Archery Counselor – Brianne Roy

Recreation – Ben Lenz

Recreation – Brian Burkhardt

Arts & Crafts – Emma Hellmer

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Arts & Crafts – Jade Pfeifer

Waterfront/Canoeing – Leona Meyer

Nature Counselor – Isabel Fuentes de Rehm

Beach Counselor – Logan Schreiber

Nature Counselor – Hannah Schleicher

Dining Hall Counselor - Maddie O’Brien

Photographer/Videographer – Morgan Walcott

Boys Cabin Counselor – Dacota Anton

Boys Cabin Counselor – Jackson Bayer

Boys Cabin Counselor – Tyler Kies

Girls Cabin Counselor – Sarah Deheck

Girls Cabin Counselor – Megan Hand

Girls Cabin Co-Counselor – Jaden Rieck

Girls Cabin Counselor – Jasmine Riemer

Girls Cabin Counselor – Catharine Schalk

Girls Cabin Counselor – Kaylie Schelinske

FINAL CAMP STAFF PLANNING MEETING

The final ALL Camp Staff Planning Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 30 from 6:00

- 8:30 pm. All Youth and Adult Camp Staff Members must attend. We will be polishing

up our plans and finalizing this year’s camp activities.

“EXTRA, EXTRA – READ ALL ABOUT IT!”

2016 SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH NOURISH!

Nourish is seeking candidates for unpaid summer internship positions. This is an excellent opportunity for

someone who is passionate about our food system and wants to learn more about our food system and

our community.

We have two internship tracks available for three internship positions: Two Program Internships and One

Educational Urban Farm Internship with opportunities to works with both.

Interns will help prepare already developed programs and develop new programs alongside supportive

staff at Nourish and volunteers in the community. Interns will engage daily in many different duties and

programs both in the office, at farms, in schools, and throughout the community. Analysis and research

will ensure evidence based programming and best practices are being followed. A successful internship

will result in Nourish programs running as planned, and the intern gaining further professional abilities and

feeling excited about future career opportunities.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Ideal start date is June 6, 2016. Send cover

letter and resume to Ryan Laswell: ryan@nourishfarms.org or P.O. Box 1191, Sheboygan, WI 53082. Full

job description: http://www.nourishfarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Nourish-Internship_Summer-

2016.pdf

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CLUB BOOTH RESERVATION FORM

Name: ____________________________________ Club Name: ________________________________ Phone No.: ________________________________ Email: ____________________________________

Club Booth Free Standing Booth

Return to: UWEX 4-H, Attn: 4-H Fair Booth, 5 University Dr., Sheboygan WI 53081 by

June 15th.

4-H Cloverbud Day Camp

Name: ___________________________________________________ Grade:________

Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

4-H Club: ___________________________________ Phone Number: _______________

E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________

Non 4-H Friend ______________________________________________ Grade:______

Friend’s Address: _________________________________________________________

Friend’s Phone Number: ____________________________________________________

Friend’ E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________

A confirmation letter with health forms and behavior expectation forms will be mailed/e-mailed prior to camp.

Return to: UWEX 4-H, Attn: 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp, 5 University Dr., Sheboygan WI 53081

by July 15th. Please make checks payable to: Sheb. Cty. 4-H Leaders Association.

(4-H youth -$10, friend - $15)

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