St. Croix County 4-H Communicator
November/December 2015
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/stcroix/4h/
(715) 531-1930
www.stcroixcounty4-h.org
4-H is like a smorgasbord!
It may be that I’m hungry or that when you think of November / December you think of the holidays and eating and for
some of us, overeating. But when I started to write, it became quite clear to me that 4-H is like a smorgasbord.
When you become a 4-H member you have the opportunity to fill your plate heaping full with club activities, county
projects, state and national opportunities. You have the chance to return again and again trying new things or keep taking
what you like best.
I do realize the trouble we ask for when we try to add more to an already full plate. Either you can’t finish or you don’t
feel well afterwards. But then there are the picky eaters in the family who no matter how many options there are, there
will never be enough to choose from and there is always room on the plate for more. Then of course there are the people
who know their limits and only take what they can finish, feel great afterwards, and will return for more later.
I have seen ALL of these people in 4-H – those who keep adding on, those who need to be a little more adventurous and
try some new things, and those who have filled their plate with just the right amount. We will all have different sized
plates to work with but try your hardest to not overfill your plate.
The other beauty of a smorgasbord is that even though you may fill yourself up, you don’t always have to eat the same
thing! This is SO true about 4-H. If you try something and don’t like it, there are many more opportunities from which to
choose.
So………..which plate are you carrying? Are you willing to try some new things for this 4-H year? There are numerous
opportunities in which to participate in AND if you have an idea that you would like to try, give me a call and we can add
it to the menu.
Here’s to happy and healthy “eating.” Enjoy the season.
Heather Vierling, St. Croix County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Premium Checks
2015 County Fair Premium checks were
included in the club awards packets. Please
distribute the checks to families and remind
them to make every effort to cash their
premium check before Jan. 1. Thanks!
November/December 2015
Leader News
Club Opportunities
Youth News/Opportunities
Animal Sciences
Friends of the Fairgrounds
Non-Discrimination Policy
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Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.
2015-2016 4-H Enrollments
meat sauce or meatless sauce, Salad, Bread, Bars
Milk/Water/Coffee. Come check out and bid on the
silent auction and bring some baked goods home
from the bake sale! For more information, contact
Lori DeBoer at lordeb651@gmail.com
Have you enrolled in 4-H yet? Enroll at
http://wi.4honline.com today!
We want YOU in St. Croix County 4-H. We want
YOU to continue to learn, grow, and lead with us!
Fair Board
Please enroll at http://wi.4honline.com today!
We want to stay connected to ALL of our 4-H
families and leaders. Whether you choose to
primarily hear from us via mail, email, or text
messages, we need you enrolled in 4-H in order to
stay connected. Please, please enroll at
http://wi.4honline.com today!
The St. Croix County Fair Association is seeking
candidates to serve as directors on the fair board for a
three year term. Elections will take place at the Fair
Association annual meeting held at the Extension
Office/Ag Center in Baldwin on January 14, 2016 at
7:30 pm.
The Mission Statement of the Fair Association is to
provide an educational event in which members of St.
Croix County 4-H, F.F.A., other organized youth
clubs and other persons exhibit individual and club
projects at the St. Croix County Fair.
Your investment of time in enrolling with 4Honline
will pay off. This process saves time and will
provide you great access to 4-H information, and
improve efficiencies within the 4-H program.
Please, please, please enroll at
http://wi.4honline.com today!
The board of directors supervise, control and direct
the affairs of the corporation, and help manage,
develop, and maintain the St. Croix County
Fairgrounds, handle every aspect of planning and
managing the St. Croix County Fair, and all non-fair
events that take place on the fairgrounds.
Our 2015 Enrollment and Project Guide will take you
step-by-step through the process of filling out this
online 4-H enrollment form.
If you run into questions, call the UW-Extension
Office, 715-531-1930, and we’ll be happy to assist
you.
For more information, please contact a fair board
member or visit www.stcroixcofair.com.
St. Croix County 4-H Calendar
Compost Bin Sale
Wondering where to find all of the events, meetings,
deadlines, etc.? Well look no further. A countywide
4-H calendar has been created. Go to
http://stcroix.uwex.edu/4-h-youthdevelopment/events to find it. The calendar will
continue to get updated so check back regularly. If
you would like something added to the calendar
email Heather at heather.vierling@ces.uwex.edu.
St. Croix County Compost Bin Sale
The St. Croix County recycling program is currently
accepting pre-orders for backyard compost bins that
will arrive this spring. The compost bins have a 17
cubic foot or 125 gallon capacity and are
approximately 32” wide and 30” tall. The bins will
likely cost around $60 each. The final price will be
set at the end of the year. Payment for the bins will
be required in early 2016. The compost bins will
arrive in mid-April 2016.
Spaghetti Supper Livestock Project
Saturday, November 14
Baldwin American Legion
4:00-7:30pm
Prices: Under 5 – Free
6-11 $3.50
12 and over $6.50
Compost bins are a great way to reduce the amount
of garbage you throw away. Compost bins dispose of
your yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, twigs and
sticks) and food waste in an environmentally friendly
manner. Plus, finished compost can be used in your
garden or landscaping to help provide nutrients to the
soil. These compost bins make an excellent
Come and support the St. Croix County Livestock
Committee with all proceeds to benefit the local 4-H
and FFA livestock program. Menu: Spaghetti with
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Christmas gift, so order some for your family and
friends today!
conference. Just dial the following number: 1-866244-1377 US Toll Free and then enter the following
password: 5863291#.
If you are interested in ordering a compost bin, please
call Megen Hines at 715-531-1907 or email
megen.hines@co.saint-croix.wi.us with your name,
address, phone number, email address and the
number of bins you would like to purchase.
Council members elected for an officer position:
 President, DaNell Jamieson
 Vice President, Lori DeBoer
 Secretary, Tracy Renn
 Treasurer, Beth Sippl
Congratulations to Members and
Leaders’ Recognized at Leaders’
Banquet
Leader News
Congratulations to all the members and leaders who
were recognized with awards at the Leaders’
Recognition Banquet. Many clubs, members and
leaders were recognized for their contributions to the
St. Croix County 4-H Program.
Chartered Committees
All chartered committees will need to review and
change their bylaws and/or policies to reflect that
changed made by the Leaders Association to the
County Bylaws and Policies. All Committees need to
include youth with voting privileges on the
committee. If you have any questions, please call
Heather.
4-H Enrollment
Re-enrollments due November 15
Please remember, new members enrolled by March 1
may participate in the 4-H program and County Fair
without restrictions if they have met all the project
guidelines for the projects in which they have
enrolled. However, new members wishing to play
softball need to be enrolled by December 1.
St. Croix County 4-H Policy
The St. Croix County 4-H Policy is where you will
find all the rules and regulations for our 4-H
program. The 2015-2016 policy has been posted on
the web site. If you would like a hard copy please
contact the UWEX Office. We’ll be happy to
provide you with one.
4-H Family Resource Guide Updates
A Family Resource Guide is provided for each new
4-H family. It contains basic information about 4-H
in St. Croix County.
It also contains things that need to be updated
annually such as the current St. Croix County 4-H
Policy. The following updates for your 4-H Family
Resource Guide will be posted by December 1 to the
St. Croix County UWEX Web Site:
 County 4-H Policy
 County 4-H Leaders’ Association By-laws
 Organizational Flow Chart
 Leader’s Council Membership
Leader's Council Meetings
November 17, 7:00 pm
December 15, 7:00 pm
Ag Services & Education Center, Classroom A
All of the Leader’s Council Meetings are open
meetings. Anyone is invited to attend at any time.
Agenda items are due 10 days before the meeting
date. If you have any items to discuss with the
council, please get your agenda items to DaNell
Jamieson. The agendas and minutes are posted on
the St. Croix County UW-Extension 4-H Web Site
under Leaders’ Council.
If you need a copy of the updates, please call the
UWEX Office.
You can attend meetings by using the audio
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Recruiting New 4-H Families
belonging, generosity and independence as you
include citizenship activities in a 4-H setting.
As you are making plans for your club’s recruitment
efforts, please remember with a couple of days
notice, we can provide you with many things to make
your recruitment easier:
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Clubs & Committees that still need to attend:
 Baldwin Wide Awake
 Dry Run Go Getters
 Glen Hills Climbers
 Hudson’s Lucky Horseshoes
 North Country
 Sunnyside Shamrocks
 Tri River Voyagers
 Dairy Committee
 Dog Committee
 Food Stand Committee
 Horse Committee
 Llama Committee
 Shooting Sports Committee
 Softball Committee
 Velocity
“4-H is Family Fun” brochures that list all
the 4-H clubs in the county
“Commonly Asked Questions About 4-H”
brochures which simply answer many
questions families might have about the
4-H program. The “cover” question is Do I
have to live on a farm to join 4-H?
“Top 10 reasons to join 4-H” bookmarks
4-H pencils to hand out
4-H Banners to hang behind a booth or table
top display
Fact Sheet telling about current enrollment
numbers and top projects
Adventure Brochure with 4-H interest form.
Focus on projects, opportunities, and member
benefits with adventure photos.
Mini Talent Explosion
February 13, 2016
Location TBD
Music and Drama will perform in the morning
Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks, Speaking, and
Interpretive Readings will perform in the afternoon
Mandatory Leader Training for the
2015-2016 Charter / 4-H Year
November 5, 6-7:30pm
Ag & Education Center, Baldwin
If you are not familiar with the Mini Talent
Explosion, it features club events in Drama and
Music and individual events in Demonstration,
Speaking, and Reading. The purpose of the Talent
Explosion is to recognize and celebrate the artistic
accomplishments of 4-H members with the primary
focus on participation and education. Specific
guidelines with all the details and the registration
materials will be mailed directly to club
organizational leaders and will be available on the St.
Croix UWEX.edu website.
This year we are going to try something different for
our leader training. We will be participating in a
series of webinars provided by the North Central
Region of the National 4-H Council. The North
Central Region Volunteer E-Forum is an opportunity
for volunteers to connect with Extension
professionals and other volunteers from across a
twelve state region, which includes the states of
North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska,
Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri,
Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. The E-Forum also
provides volunteers with a chance to gain knowledge
and skills that can be used and shared as they work
with 4-H youth in their own state, county, and
community.
Onstage Drama: Includes 2 or more actors and can
be up to 30 minutes in length. The top onstage drama
is eligible to go to the State Fair.
Mini Drama/Skits: Includes 2 or more actors, are
simple dramas that can be performed anywhere and
are no more than 15 minutes. The top mini drama/skit
is eligible to go to the State Fair.
The HEART of Community
Thursday, November 5 at 6pm- 7:30pm.
Volunteers in this session will be prepared to help
youth find their voices as they become actively
engaged in their communities. The session will
include resources and models in incorporate mastery,
Music: Includes 5 or more members, can include
vocal, instrumental, and dance. The top music
performance is eligible to go to the State Fair. Should
be no more than 15 minutes in length.
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Original Speech: Must be developed by the member
who is presenting it. There are 5 age categories.
Senior (grades 9-13)--8-10 minute demonstration
Youth and Adult Leader Trainings
Cloverbuds--recite the 4-H Pledge as a club
group. If your club only has 1 Cloverbud who would
like to participate, we can add them in with another
club.
Educational workshops will be offered throughout
the winter months. This is a great opportunity to
learn something new, network with others, and
problem solve. Both youth and adult leaders are
welcome to participate. All workshops start at
7:00pm and will last approximately 1 hour. Please
RSVP for each workshop in advance.
November 24
Club Officer Training
December 3
Successful Club Meetings
January 14
Parliamentary Procedure
Training
February 29
Fundraising 101
March 17
St. Croix County Annual
4-H Expansion & Review
April 14
Service Learning Projects
Novice (grades 3-4)--1-2 minute speeches
Junior (grades 5-6)--2-3 minute speeches
Intermediate (grades 7-8)--3-4 minute speeches
Senior (grades 9-13)--4-5 minute speeches
Interpretive Reading: Participants select a favorite
poem, prose, or part of a story and "read" it aloud for
the audience. Memorization is not required. There
are two categories for interpretive reading, individual
and dynamic duo, which is a team of 2 members.
There are 4 age divisions for each category.
Novice (grades 3-4)--1-2 minute reading
Junior (grades 5-6)--2-3 minute reading
Intermediate (grades 7-8)--3-4 minute reading
Senior (grades 9-13)--4-5 minute reading
New 4-H Volunteer Leader Training
***New***Illustrated Talk: An illustrated talk is
another means of sharing information and educating
an audience about a specific subject. It is an oral
presentation in which the member uses
posters/illustrations or objects to emphasize/illustrate
specific points in the speech. A member does not
actually make or demonstrate how to do something in
an illustrated talk. This is a fair entry, so regular fair
ribbons are used and premiums are earned,
intermediate and seniors could be chosen to go to the
State Fair. If you enter an illustrated talk, remember
to sign up for demonstrations & communications on
your fair enrollment in May. There are two categories
for illustrated talks individual and team (2 members).
There are 3 age divisions for each category.
For any adult 21 years or older who would like to
become a 4-H certified volunteer leader here is your
chance. Any adult who plans to help with club
activities, project meetings, serve on a countywide
committees, or chaperone youth on 4-H trips needs to
take this training. This training consists of a 1 hour
face to face meeting and a background check. Below
are training opportunities (you only need to attend
one). All trainings will take place at the UWExtension Office in Baldwin. If you have questions
please contact Heather 715-531-1930 or
heather.vierling@ces.uwex.edu
 Monday, November 9 @ 5:00pm
 Monday, November 9 @ 7:00pm
 Monday, November 16 @ 12:00pm
 Monday, November 16 @ 5:00pm
 Monday, November 16 @ 7:00pm
 Thursday, December 3 @ 6:00pm
 Tuesday, December 22 @ 10:00am
 Tuesday, December 22 @ 12:00pm
 Tuesday, December 22 @ 4:00pm
 Tuesday, December 22 @ 6:00pm
Junior (grades 3-5)--4-7 minute talk
Intermediate (grades 6-8)--5-8 minute talk
Senior (grades 9-13)--8-10 minute talk
Demonstrations: Members show the audience how
to make or do something, like how to make ants on a
log or sew on a button. This is a fair entry, so regular
fair ribbons are used and premiums are earned,
intermediate and seniors could be chosen to go to the
State Fair. If you enter in the demonstration contest,
remember to sign up for demonstrations &
communications on your fair enrollment in May.
There are two categories for demonstrations
individual and team (2 members). There are 3 age
divisions for each category.
Junior (grades 3-5)--4-7 minute demonstration
Intermediate (grades 6-8)--5-8 minute demonstration
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Adult Volunteer Expectations
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Thank you to all the adults in St. Croix County who
have volunteered to be leaders! Your role is critical
as you help us to extend the University resources as
project leaders, organizational leaders, resource
leaders and activity leaders. Your role in being
a positive role model for youth in our county is also
important in providing supportive environments for
the youth you work with throughout the year.
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Each year we ask volunteers to sign the Volunteer
Behavior Expectations for Wisconsin 4-H Youth
Development. This is a statewide expectation where
all 4-H youth development volunteers are expected to
abide by behavior standards established by UWExtension.
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4-H youth development volunteers are expected to
abide by the following behavior standards established
by UW-Extension/ 4-H, and to conduct themselves as
positive role models for youth. All 4-H youth
development volunteers are ultimately accountable to
UW-Extension for their 4-H-related activities. As a
4-H Youth Development Volunteer, I will:
 Conduct myself with courteous manners and
language, exhibiting good sportsmanship,
serving as a positive role model, treating
others with respect, and demonstrating
reasonable conflict resolution skills.
 Abide by all local, state and federal laws and
UW-Extension and U.S.D.A. rules, policies
and guidelines.
 Accept supervision and support from
Extension staff or designated management
volunteers.
 Make all reasonable efforts to ensure that
programs are accessible to all individuals
regardless of race, color, sex, creed,
disability, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or
parental status.
 Not consume alcohol or illegal substances
while responsible for youth in 4-H activities,
nor allow 4-H youth participants under my
supervision to do so.
 When transporting youth, operate motor
vehicles and other equipment in a safe and
reliable manner and only with a valid
operator’s license and the legally required
insurance. I will comply with all motor
vehicle-related state regulations and laws. All
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transported youth will be secured by a
properly operating seat belt.
Conduct myself in a manner that is in the
best interest of youth and University of
Wisconsin-Extension/4-H Youth
Development and will not use the volunteer
position for purposes of private or personal
gain.
Report suspected verbal, sexual, physical
abuse and/or neglect of youth to local
authorities.
Treat animals in a humane manner and teach
program participants to provide appropriate
animal care and management.
Will not conceal carry while acting in a
volunteer role. I understand that if I am a
shooting sports volunteer, I am expected to
openly carry/transport 4-H shooting sports
equipment in designated areas.
Immediately notify my county 4-H Youth
Development Educator of any changes with
my status (eg. contact information, criminal
arrest, charge or conviction history, driving
privileges, etc.)
As you read and sign the Volunteer Expectation
Agreement this year; please feel free to contact
Heather at 715-531-1930 at the UW-Extension Office
if you have any questions.
Club Opportunities
Robotics are coming!!!
Thanks to the Leaders Association, St. Croix 4-H will
have 12 robots to use for activities. If you are
interested in having the robots at your next club
meeting or want a class held for your club, please
contact Beth and Joe Sippl at 715-338-1159 or
bj.sippl@gmail.com.
We, also, offer other STEM activities, like making
marshmallow catapults, making towers out of various
materials, making bridges, and many more to pick
from. We will design the activities to meet your club
needs.
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Twelve Months of Giving
Roberts
- November 4 @ 4:30pm (Workshop: Lego
Engineering)
- December 30 @ 4:30pm (Workshop: Let it Snow.
Let it Snow. Let it Snow)
- January 26 @ 6:30pm (Workshop: Robotics
Challenge)
The Food Resource Collaborative of St. Croix
County is inviting community organizations to
participate in various monthly collections to benefit
local food pantries and charities. Choose to
participate in one month, four months, or all twelve
months. If you have any questions about your local
pantry, please call Mary Lestrud at (715) 531-1930.
Hammond
- November 19@ 6:30pm (Workshop: Lego
Engineering)
- December 10 @ 6:30pm (Workshop: Let it Snow.
Let it Snow. Let it Snow)
- January 28 @ 6:30pm (Workshop: Robotics
Challenge)
November and December: “Fruits & Vegetables”.
Donate canned fruits and vegetables. Financial
contributions will be accepted.
2015 4-H Window Display Contest
Baldwin
- November 24 @ 3:45pm (Workshop: Lego
Engineering)
- December 29 @ 3:45pm (Workshop: Let it Snow.
Let it Snow. Let it Snow)
- January 26 @ 3:45pm (Workshop: Robotics
Challenge)
Thank you for participating in the 2015 window
display contest. They were all very good and made
the decision very difficult. It’s wonderful to see the
talent of the St. Croix County 4-H members!
1st place – Rolling Hills
2nd place – Wildwood
3rd place – Roberts Ribbon Reapers
4th place – Harmony Hill
5th place - Ambassadors
6th place – Lone Pine
7th place – Dry Run Go Getters
Ambassadors
The following 4-H members were chosen to be your
2015-16 St. Croix County 4-H Ambassadors: Claudia
Lenz, Maria Miller, Maggie Brown, Nicholas Lentz,
Riley Hammer, Heidi Sandquist, Megan Feyereisen,
Mackenzie Korent, Abigail LIngenfelter, Eve
Schmit, Sydney Dumond, Jacob Schurtz, Catherine
Schurtz and Patti Crawford.
Youth News/
Opportunities
STEM Library Programs
We hope you will join us Saturday, November 14th
at 9:00 a.m. at the Extension Office for our first event
the, Youth Holiday Craft Make and Take. This is the
perfect opportunity to meet your new ambassadors
and congratulate them.
4-H is partnering with the Hudson, Roberts,
Hammond and Baldwin libraries to offer STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
programming to nontraditional 4-H youth. All youth
grades 4-8th (4-H and non 4-H) are welcome to
participate at any of the libraries. For more
information contact the libraries directly. See below
for upcoming workshops.
Holiday Craft Clover College
November 14; 9:00am-12pm
Ag & Education Center
Hudson
- November 10 @ 6:30pm (Workshop: Lego
Engineering)
- December 29 @ 6:30pm (Workshop: Let it Snow.
Let it Snow. Let it Snow)
- January 12 @ 6:30pm (Workshop: Robotics
Challenge)
Join us for a Holiday Craft Make and Take Event.
The event will be led by the St. Croix County
Ambassadors. Preregistration is requested for
planning purposes. This event will be organized
into craft stations. Children can choose which crafts
to make upon arrival. Punch cards will be issued to
determine how many crafts your child would like
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4-H Club / Committee Officer Training
to make that morning. Price is dependent upon the
number of crafts each child would like to make.
Bring your friends! All are welcome!
November 24 @ 6:30pm
Ag & Education Center, Baldwin
Price to attend:
Are you a club officer? Did you get elected but now
are not sure what you are supposed to do? Well we
have the answers for you. The 4-H Club / Committee
Officer Training will help answer all of your
questions for you. Please register with your club
general leader. LEADERS: please register your
officers with the UWEX Office by November 20.
E-Mail or call Melissa with the members name and
position.
Grades K-4
Make up to 3 Crafts - $10
Make up to 5 Crafts - $15
Grades 5-8 (more complex items)
Make 2 Crafts - $10
To preregister for this event, please rsvp to
deannhammer@gmail.com or
carole@dewittmedia.com with the number of
children attending and which age group they would
be participating.
Parliamentary Procedure Training
R.I.O.T.
Would you like your club or committee meetings to
run smoothly? Would you like your officer team to
be more effective at running meetings? Brenda
Franklin (club leader for the Bellringers 4-H Club)
has offered up her services. Brenda would be happy
to attend your club / committee meeting and work
with your officers and members using Parliamentary
Procedure. Please contact Brenda directly to
schedule franklin.brendaj@yahoo.com.
November 20 at 4:30pm
December 28 at 6:00pm
Ag & Education Center, Baldwin
St. Croix Counties newest youth group has formed,
R.I.O.T. (Revolution, Innovation, Operation,
Transformation). This group of youth is dedicated to
addressing needs and making positive changes within
the county. All youth (4-H and non) grades 8-12 are
welcome to participate. Bring yourself, a friend, lots
of ideas, and a positive attitude!
International Travel and Hosting
Through the 4-H Program
Application Due: December 1
New 4-H Family Orientation
Monday, November 23; 6:30pm
Ag & Education Center, Baldwin
Go to the WI 4-H International website,
http://wi4hinternational.org/ to view information
about international travel through the 4H program.
Chaperoned 4-H youth from around the country will
experience homestays in Japan, Norway, Costa Rica,
and South Korea next summer. You do not need to
learn a foreign language to participate, although
Spanish is helpful in Costa Rica. If you are concerned
about language, consider Norway where many people
speak English.) Note that 4-H volunteers are also
needed to serve as Adult Advisors for these
programs. Here’s a recap of our current offerings:
The New 4-H Family Orientation is designed for all
new 4-H Club members and their parents, as well as
Cloverbuds, Explorers and anyone else who just
wants a little more information on how 4-H works.
Start your 4-H experience off on the right foot by
attending an orientation for new 4-H members and
their. You will meet other new 4-H members and
learn much more about the St. Croix County 4-H
program. You will also walk away with all of the
necessary paperwork and resources you will need for
the upcoming year. Find out more about: 4-H
Summer Camp, 4-H County committees and
workshops, the County Fair, project awards, travel
opportunities and more!
South Korea 4-H
(http://www.facebook.com/korea4h?fref=ts)
Dates: July 15 - August 10 (+/- one day)
Join our first national 4-H delegation to homestay
with South Korea 4-H! To see photos of Korea 4-H
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life, I highly recommend visiting their Facebook page
- I think you’ll be impressed.
youth. For more information or to obtain a camp
enrollment form contact Heather 715-531-1930 or
heather.vierling@ces.uwex.edu.
Japan Labo (http://labo-exchange.com/) or LEX
(https://www.lexhippo.gr.jp/english/)
8-week Dates: June 15 – August 11 (Nihongo
intensive language program, incl. TWO homestays.)
4-week Dates: July 13 – August 11
Arts Leadership Lab
January 29-31, 2016
Upham Woods’s 4-H Camp,Wisconsin Dells
$15.00 / Youth
Norway 4-H (http://www.4h.no/)
Dates: June 29 - July 31
4-H Art Lab provides an in-depth and focused
experience in art for youth in grades 9-12. Each
participant chooses one art track for the entire
weekend and works on a single project. Art tracks are
led by artists from across the state of Wisconsin
representing a range of art forms. Tracks are being
expanded from the traditional communication, music,
theatre arts, video, and photography to include other
topics such as Digital Storytelling, Print Making,
Basketry, Tae Kwon Do and more! Each participant
will choose one track for the entire weekend.
Costa Rica 4S
(https://www.facebook.com/clubes4scr)
Dates: tentatively June 23 to July 22
Argentina – NO PROGRAM IN 2016.
Questions? Contact Cayla Hantzsch or Callan
McNamara at wi4hinternational@gmail.com or 608262-2491 or contact Nancy Burman at
music_mommy@hotmail.com or 715-549-6712.
Remember, international travel is the opportunity of a
lifetime! You can always enter your 4H projects in
the fair as "absentee" if you are gone on one of these
trips. Look ahead, and plan now to participate for
next year.
Transportation: You must find your own
transportation or carpool with another county
delegation
4-H Showchoir (Velocity)
NEW*****Clover Cooking*******New
Any 4-H member in 6-13th grades is welcome to
apply to the 4-H Showchoir, VELOCITY. There is
no audition, only a willingness to learn music to sing
and have fun moving while singing. Applications
can be gotten either from the St. Croix county web
site at http://stcroix.uwex.edu , the showchoir web
site at https://scc4hshowchoir.shutterfly.com or emailing the director, Nancy Burman, at
music_mommy@hotmail.com. Application deadline
is January 31, 2016. There is a $100 fee to be in the
choir, plus members will need to purchase dance
shoes, and some clothing items.
Saturday, January 9
9:00am-2:00pm
New Richmond Commons
A variety of cooking opportunities for all
members. We'll make lefsa, chili, truffles, pizza
creations and caramel popcorn. We'll be asking
questions like: Do we boil that? Wow that’s a lot of
sugar! Is that enough protein? We will also cover
table setting, explain what the foods review is and
give some tips. Watch for sign up information in the
weekly blasts. Cost is $10, including lunch.
We are in the process of setting up the rehearsal and
performance schedule. Please contact Nancy if you
have any questions regarding rehearsal and
performance dates. There will be a list of tentative
dates and all registration forms on the SCC
Showchoir web site at
https://scc4hshowchoir.shutterfly.com after
December 1st, 2015.
The Choir is open to boys and girls from all 4-H
clubs and any county. We have a great time singing
together, learning to be coordinated with the dance
steps, and performing at the county and state fairs.
4-H Winter Camp
January 15-17, 2016
Delta/Drummond, WI
Join the fun and attend 4-H Winter Camp. Are you
interested in leadership and meeting 4-Her’s from
around the state? Then Winter Camp is for you. Join
youth (grades 8-12) from 9 counties for a fun filled,
action packed weekend in the north woods. The cost
for St. Croix County youth to attend is $25.00/
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Come join the 4-H Showchoir, VELOCITY for a
great summer experience as part of your 4-H
program!!
one another. I highly recommend the meeting for the
new beginners! We will be having speakers again
and I will post the first meeting date on the Facebook
page and in the weekly reminder email that Heather
puts out.
THE SHOWCHOIR IS LOOKING FOR
MUSICIANS:
The Alternative Project was originally set up for
those that could not attend a meeting due to other
obligations. The judges strongly emphasized
(recommended) that the photography members that
have been in the project for 3 or more years should be
reaching out to learn more through other means. This
could be shadowing a photographer, taking a
photography class through community ed or other
place, helping with the year book, doing the
Leadership Project and helping younger club
members with their photography (that would be two
projects in one), taking a fieldtrip with other
photography members and taking pictures and then
getting together to go over them (my farm is always
available for this and I would love to help!), and
other ideas too!! I have updated the Alternative
Project Form and right now it is on the Facebook
page. Please make sure you are using the 2017.
Watch for more information on this in the next
Newsletter and on our Facebook page.
The St. Croix County 4-H Showchoir needs a bass
guitar & guitar player in the 2016 shows and
performances. If you are interested in performing
with the choir, please contact director, Nancy
Burman at music_mommy@hotmail.com.
St. Croix County Speaking Contest
February 3, 2016; 6:00pm
Entries Due: February 1
Looking for a way to use your Mini Talent Explosion
speech again? Consider using it for the St. Croix
County Conservation Speaking Contest. The contest
is open to youth in grades 5-12 who reside in or
whose school district is in St. Croix County.
Speeches must promote the conservation of natural
resources and the protection or enhancement of
environmental quality.
Winners of the county contest receive a monetary
reward and have chances to move on to the Area and
State contests.
Let’s form a photography committee so that we can
make some decisions together! This would be great
for anyone wanting to do a Leadership Project!! Let
me know if you are interested As Soon As Possible.
I am looking to have a January meeting to set some
things up!! Parents and/or members are welcome!
For contest guidelines, registration and more
information contact Aleisha Miller, St. Croix County
Environmental Educator. Aleisha.miller@co.saintcroix.wi.us or (715) 531-1915
Kay Jacobsen ~
St. Croix County Photography Project Leader
Photography
Our email is sccphotographyproject@gmail.com and
the Facebook page is
SCCPHOTOGRAPHYPROJECT (request to join and
you will be accepted!).
I hope that everyone has had their camera out and
you have taken some pictures of the beautiful fall
colors!!
2015 WI State Fair
Pam has been posting some great photography ideas
on the Facebook page so make sure that you check
that out in the next couple of months so that you can
be working on something new for next year.
BEEF
Kole Lorentz, Austin Curvello and Megan Schulte.
DAIRY
Austin Raymond, Megan Schulte, Eva Doornick,
Savanna Van Dyk, Rachel Skinner, Derek Utecht and
Ellis Frank.
We will be having two meetings next year again and
everyone is welcome to come to these meetings.
They are mostly set up to help the 1st and 2nd year
photography members but there is always
information for everyone and it is good to learn from
SWINE
Jim Buttles and Mae Buttles
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3rd Annual Sheep and Goat Sale
and Equipment
MUSIC GROUP – CLUB (ROBERTS RIBBON
REAPERS)
Megan Feyereisen, RJ Feyereisen, Ryan Sippl, Tyler
Sippl, Claire Rohde, Jessica Betzold, Jerusha
Betzold, Ryan Knapton
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Viewing at 10:30, Sale at Noon
UWRF Mann Valley Farm
SHOWCHOIR - VELOCITY
Megan Feyereisen, RJ Feyereisen, Ryan Knapton,
Harley Lentz, Nick Lentz, Peyton Mentink
New and Used Sheep/Goat Equipment and Supplies
will be available for purchase. Silent Auction will be
held from 10:30am-2:30pm and lunch will be
available.
CLOTHING
Kayla Harle and Sloane MacSwaine
Consignment: Sheep and Goats $18/head – 10%
commission and Equipment/Supplies are 20%
commission. This event is sponsored by the Pierce
County 4-H Sheep Committee.
DOG
Abigail Stark and Nathaniel Stark
Animal Sciences
For more information, contact John Bazille at 715684-9529 or piercecty4hsheep@yahoo.com or on
Facebook, Pierce County Sheep Sale.
Wisconsin State 4-H Dog Show
St. Croix County Livestock Committee
Meeting
The 2015 Wisconsin State 4-H Dog Show was hosted
by Washington County at the Washington County
Fair Park and Conference Center on August 21-22 in
West Bend. Youth 4-H exhibitors representing
county 4-H Dog Programs throughout the state
competed in over fifty events comprising over 400
entries in obedience, rally obedience, and
showmanship. Other events included dog quiz
bowl, photography, drawing, painting, and crafts.
Abigail Stark and Nathaniel Stark from Roberts
represented St. Croix County. Abby and her
Shetland Sheepdog, Fuji, earned first place in Open
Obedience, first place in Advanced Rally Obedience
and first place in Showmanship. Nathan and his
Shetland Sheepdog, Sugar, earned first place in
Novice Obedience and sixth place in Showmanship.
Abby and Nathan are members of the Roberts Ribbon
Reapers 4-H Club, the St. Croix Valley Kennel Club
and train at Animal Inn Training School in Lake
Elmo, Minnesota. Abby and Fuji are certified and
members of Therapy Dogs International®.
November 10, 7:30 pm
December 8, 7:30 pm
Ag Service & Education Center, Baldwin
All of the Livestock Committee meetings are open
meetings. You are welcome to attend anytime. Please
call or email Marla Butler at 715-379-6238 or
butlermarla@hotmail.com to get items on the agenda
no later than 10 days prior to the meeting.
2015-2016 Executive Committee Members:
Chairman – Scott Melander
Vice Chair – Jeff Lorentz
Secretary – Marla Butler
Co-treasurers – Cheryl Slind & Kelli Lorentz
Beef Chair - Jim Gillis
Swine Chair – Hannah Mason
Breeding Stock/Meat Goats-Lori DeBoer
Dairy Goats-Laura Kennett
Sheep – Dawn Reinsberg
Youth interested in exploring 4-H, and the many
different programs offered, are encouraged to check
out a local 4-H Club by contacting the UW-Extension
Office at 715-531-1930 or by contacting Anne
Wilbur for more information on the dog project at
715-246-2659 or email pawilbur@frontiernet.net.
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Meat Animal/Breeding Stock/
Dairy Goat Members
Badger Kick-off Classic
December 4-6
Alliant Energy Center, Madison
Rules Meeting (MANDATORY!)
The show is operated entirely by the University of
Wisconsin-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Club as one of
its primary fundraisers. Each year this group of
students volunteers many hours to make BKOC a
success. The club is assisted by advisors Terry Jobsis
and Bernie O’Rouke, as well as the Department of
Animal Sciences at UW-Madison.
All exhibitors (regardless of age) AND their
parents will be required to attend ONE of the
Rules Meetings. The meeting you attend will not
count towards your clinic requirements. We will
be going over the rules and the changes from
previous years. ATTENDANCE by both
exhibitor and parent/legal guardian is
REQUIRED.
Complete details and registration form are available
on their website at http://www.badgerkickoff.net.
The dates and times are as follows:
Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30 pm
Sunday, January 10 at 1:00 pm
Tuesday, January 12 at 6:30 pm
COOL for Youth Exhibitors
Country of Origin Labeling
This USDA rule provides consumers with knowledge
and as to where their food originated.
All meetings will be held at the Ag Services and
Education Center in Baldwin. If you have any
questions, please contact a member of the Meat
Animal Committee or email
stcroixlivestock@yahoo.com.
This requirement is not meant to be burdensome for
producers to follow, but buyers of livestock projects
will be asking for more information than in the past.
Beef Weigh-In for Meat Animal
Project and the Auction
December 5 (snow date December 12)
This rule affects beef, lamb, pork, chicken & goats;
perishable commodities (fresh and frozen fruits and
vegetables); macadamia nuts; pecans; ginseng; and
peanuts. For exhibitors this would include the
following species: beef, goats, poultry, sheep and
swine, and also animals that may not be harvested
until a much later time (for example, cull dairy cows,
beef cows and dairy goats). All animals that will
eventually be harvested need to have documentation.
9:00-11:00am
St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City
LEADERS: If you have any first time Beef Meat
Animal Project members in your club, please make
sure they are aware of this Beef Weigh in. They may
or may not know this is a required weigh in to be
eligible for the auction at the County Fair. ALL
exhibitors will need to turn in their COOL papers
at the time of weigh in.
Ask for documentation – exhibitors need to make
sure they collect documentation from the seller when
purchasing livestock.
Keep all documentation for 2 years minimum.
Exhibitors must keep the appropriate documentation
for a minimum of 2 years in the case of a USDA
audit. Sign the County Fair Auction Documentation.
Exhibitors need to sign documentation of animals
that go to buying stations and/or large processors
from the county fair auction.
To keep the traffic moving smoothly, please enter the
fairgrounds via the south driveway and back up to the
north entrance of the lean-to. Make sure your trailers
are up to DOT standards.
Are you unsure about the weather? Listen to WIXK
(1590 AM) or WEVR (106.3 FM) or contact specie
chair, Jim Gillis, for cancellations. The snow date is
December 12, same time, same location!
For additional information, go to the USDA website
at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/cool or the youth
livestock website at:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/youthlivesto
ck/cool.cfm
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Youth Horse Committee
information in the communicator. We will also have
some upcoming events, painting party, meat raffle,
tack swap and more. Watch the communicator for
more information.
November 2, 7 pm
No December meeting
Ag Services & Education Center
Friends of the St. Croix County
Fairgrounds
All meetings are open to anyone who has in interest
in the horse program. If you have items for the
agenda, please contact Bridget Lentz at (651) 3034682 with agenda items. Committee meetings are
As we come to the end of 2015, the Friends of the St.
Croix County Fairgrounds are celebrating another
banner year for which we are very grateful.
the first Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Ag
Service Building/4-H Extension building.
To name a few:
 Raising sufficient funds to allow the Fair Board
to retire the loan on the Dairy Complex - a
$450,000 project completely funded!
 Another record setting May Fair Event & Sale
again netting ~ $20,000
 4-H Club support both as sales teams for the
Renovations for Generations Raffle and in
direct support. Direct support, led by Roberts
Ribbon Reapers, totaling more than $15,000
from all clubs since 2007!!
 The decision of the Saint Croix Central High
School FFA Chapter to dedicate a portion of
their 2015 Corn Drives towards funding for
Horse Barn #1.
 The Dairy Committee Partnership which has
continued to “fuel” support by the Ag
Community, particularly with support for the
May Fair Event & Sale and the Fall
Commodity Drive
 The beginning of a partnership with the Horse
Committee. A building committee under the
leadership of Terry Mitchell has been formed,
fundraising projects are underway and
significant funds have already been raised.
 Continued broad support across the county
from community organizations, individuals and
businesses including the ag community.
 Recently announced plans by the County and
the Fairboard to move forward with installation
of a water main terminating at the Horse
Complex site. This project will have major
impact on developing the Complex.
 Heard that Wildwood & Springbrook 4-H
Clubs enjoyed a great afternoon of bowling at
Gibby's Lanes. They also included Grace Place
residents - a great community service outreach!
(Wildwood was the top Raffle Ticket selling
club with $73/member and Springbrook was #2
with $42/member.)
Are you on Facebook? Friend us on Facebook at "St.
Croix County 4-H Youth Horse Project"
Horse Project update
The horse project members were busy this summer
and what a great year it was. We want to start by
thanking all our volunteer clinicians. These are a
great group of adult leaders that teach our kids
throughout the summer. Last year we held 47 clinics
along with 1 all day camp for our novice members
and a 3 day overnight camp at the fairgrounds in
June. We could not run our program without these
great volunteers.
At the fair the kids had the opportunity to show at
four different shows in 5 different disciplines. We
really give the kids lots of opportunities to learn new
things and how to safely handle and show their
horse. We did something new this year by holding a
year-end banquet in September. This was a great
event where the kids and parents had time to visit, eat
and high point awards were handed out. This really
gave the kids the recognition they deserved.
Fundraising for a horse barn has been underway for
many years starting back more than 5 years ago with
the “Adopt a Stall Fundraiser”. With that fundraiser
along with a donation from the St. Croix County
Leaders Council last year we were able to purchase a
total of 60 stalls. The more stalls we purchase the
less we have to rent every year for the fair. This last
year we held a tack swap in February raising
approximately $500, completed our first Schwan’s
cares campaign in June raising just under $600 along
with a benefit horse show in Sept. where we raised
just over $1,200. We are looking for a fundraising
chair and for members to be involved in the May Fair
committee. If you are interested please contact
Bridget Lentz pblentz@sbcglobal.net. Our next
Schwan’s Cares campaign is under way look for
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The 2016 stretch goal for the Horse Committee and
Friends is to partner to raise the funds necessary to
launch construction of Horse Barn #1. Based on
current commitments and future projections, we have
about a $30,000 gap to close to make this happen. It
would be absolutely outstanding if we could have
Horse Barn #1 erected for the 2016 Fair. Working
together we can make this happen!!
donation You can still use coupons and other
promotions just like you do now.
The campaign name is St. Croix county Youth
Horse Project to find it on the Schwans cares site.
We are partnering with Schwan’s to help with
fundraising goals. This is in conjunction with your
home delivery—if you have one. Please sign up and
send to all your friends. The more people that sign
up, the quicker our horse barn can be built.
How you can help
a. Commodity Drive – Corn/beans/cull cows or
scrap
b. Employee volunteer matches – Currently set up
with Allina Health & 3M. Check with your
employers for their matching programs.
c. United Way – Direct your 2016 donation to
Friends of the St. Croix County Fairgrounds
d. Support the 2016 May Fair Event & Sale and
the Renovations for Generations Raffle fund
raising events
e. Share your fund raising contacts/ideas –
contact Chris Libbey (715) 246-5626.
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Policy
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our partners know and understand our policy of nondiscrimination. This is to remind or notify you that
the University of Wisconsin-Extension does not
discriminate in the treatment of individuals in the
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the provision of services, or in employments.
Our best wishes to each and every one of you for a
wonderful Holiday Season!!
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the National Guard, State Defense Force, or any other
component of military services.
FUNDRAISER
Schwan’s Cares Fundraising
Horse Project
Order by: November 18
Hello Friends,
Wanted to let you all know that the new Schwan’s
Cares fundraising has started. Promote, Promote,
Promote. This works for all Schwan’s purchases
(1st one needs to be on-line).
Consistent with the Americans With Disabilities Act,
persons who need materials in alternative format or
other accommodation must write or call the UWExtension contact person for the specific program or
call the main telephone number of St. Croix County
UW-Extension (715) 531-1930, 1960 8th Ave., Suite
140, Baldwin, WI 54002 at least 10 working days
prior to the event. Individuals who need TDD/TTY
access, can call 711 for relay assistance.
Below is a note you can copy and send to family and
friends:
We are trying to raise money to build the new horse
barn at the fairgrounds. If any of you have been at
the fair you know how badly we need one. Our
program has 80 horses stalled this year and we are
still under the tents. This is an easy way to help us
reach our goal. If you are already getting Schwans
products you just need to sign on to your online
account and add us as “your” Campaign. No need for
a new log-on or Schwan’s driver. They only thing is
you do have to order on-line for us to get the
The University of Wisconsin-Extension staff in St.
Croix County thanks you for collaborating with our
many educational endeavors. We appreciate your
support and working relationship as we provide
educational programs designed to empower the
diverse citizens of St. Croix County.
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November 2015
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
8
9
10
10:30am – Sheep &
Goat Sale (UWRF
Mann Valley Farm)
5pm – New Volunteer
Training
7pm – New Volunteer
Training
(Ag Center)
6:30pm – STEM
Library Program
(Hudson)
7:30pm – Livestock
Committee Mtg. (Ag
Center)
15
16
17
Due - Enrollments
12pm – New Volunteer
Training
5pm – New Volunteer
Training
7pm – New Volunteer
Training
(Ag Center)
22
23
24
6:30pm – New Family 3:45pm – STEM
Orientation (Ag Center) Library Program
(Baldwin)
7pm – Club Officer
Training (Ag Center)
29
30
Wednesday
Thursday
4
5
4:30pm – STEM
Library Program
(Roberts)
6pm – Leader Training
(Ag Center)
11
12
Friday
Saturday
6
7
13
14
9am – Holiday Craft
Clover College (Ag
Center)
4pm – Spaghetti Supper
(Baldwin Legion)
18
19
20
Due – Schwan’s
Fundraising Orders
6:30pm – STEM
Library Program
(Hammond)
4:30pm – R.I.O.T. (Ag
Center)
25
26
27
Thanksgiving
Office Closed
21
28
Office Closed
December 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
3
Due – International
Travel and Hosting
Apps
6
7
8
9
7:30pm – Livestock
Committee Mtg. (Ag
Center)
Badger Kick-Off
Classic (Madison)
Thursday
10
12
16
17
20
21
22
23
24
10am – New Volunteer
Training
12pm – New Volunteer
Training
4pm – New Volunteer
Training
6pm – New Volunteer
Training
29
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6:30pm – STEM
Library Program
(Hammond)
15
6:00pm – R.I.O.T. (Ag 3:45pm – STEM
Center)
Library Program
(Baldwin)
6:30pm – STEM
Library Program
(Hudson)
5
9am – Beef Weigh-In
(Fairgrounds)
Badger Kick-Off
Classic (Madison)
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28
4
31
4:30pm – STEM
Library Program
(Roberts)
19
9am – Snow Date; Beef
Weigh-In (Fairgrounds)
18
19
25
Christmas Eve
Office Closed
30
Saturday
6pm – New Volunteer Badger Kick-Off
Training
Classic (Madison)
7pm – Successful Club
Meetings
(Ag Center)
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27
Friday
26
Christmas Day
Office Closed