Dear Families and Friends of Pierce County 4-H,
PIERCE COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
4-H Informant
September/October 2011
Frank Ginther
Greg Andrews
Lori Zierl
Vacant
Sarah Johnson
Diana Alfuth
http://pierce.uwex.edu
Sincerely,
Pierce County 4-H Summer Agent
4-H Youth Development Agent
Agriculture Agent
Family Living Agent
Resource Development Agent
Nutrition Educator
Horticulture Agent
4-H Summer Intern
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Frank Ginther
Pierce County 4-H Youth
Development Agent
The 4-H informant is a newsletter for Pierce County 4-H
families to inform of program opportunities. Please advise at
the time of registration if you have a disability and desire
special accommodations. Requests are kept confidential.
Discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, creed, or
religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation,
veterans’ status, arrest or non-job program related
conviction record or qualified disability, including AIDS is
prohibited.
4-H Family Calendar
Tid-bits from the Fair Office
Tid-Bits From
the Fair Office
September
9-11
Quilt Expo, Madison WI
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Horse Meeting- PCOB LLMR
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Pierce-Pepin Special Holstein Award application due
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Ambassador application due
26-29 National 4-H Dairy Conference Madison, WI
Thank you to everyone
who adopted a Fair Planter!!
October
2-8
National 4-H Week
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4-H Window Display Contest Deadline
2-5
National 4-H Dairy Conference, Madison WI
15-16
Llama Bake Sale Fundraiser, Trimbelle Valley Fiber Farm
November
The Fair office owes a huge Thank You to everyone
who made the “Adopt A Fair Planter” a success! We
had numerous planters this year!!
To All Superintendents and Helpers
at the Pierce County Fair:
December
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4-H Volleyball Tournament, Ellsworth High School
A great big thank-you to all of you that helped out on
Entry Day, Judging Day, Check Out Day, or any other
miscellaneous task that the Fair Office asked you to
do. Thanks for a job well done, without your help the
fair would not have run as smoothly. Thanks a million
for volunteering and we hope to see you at the Fair
next year!
The Fair Staff
Ann, Kenny, Ginny, Katelyn, and Kenny’s Crew
4-H Club News
Plaques and Premium Sponsors
Club meeting minutes can be found on the website.
There are many area businesses, 4-H clubs and
individuals who donate time, money, and plaques for
the Fair. Please take time to send a thank you to
them for their support if you were awarded a trophy.
Informant Reminder
Fair Premium Checks
Fair premium checks will be arriving in October. You
will get them from your club leader at your 4-H club
meeting. It is very important that you cash your
check as soon as possible. State Aid for our fair is
lost on all uncashed checks.
Do you have news you want
included in the 4-H
informant? The deadline
for having news in the
informant is by the 20th of
each month. Please make sure
you keep this in mind so that we
can get the Informant out on time.
Recycled Ribbon Program
Have you ever given a thought as to what to do with
all your Pierce County Fair Ribbons? How about
recycling them? If you happen to have any old
ribbons, instead of throwing them away, we would
love them back (even some of them) to reuse again.
Of course, they need to be in good condition and not
have any writing on the tag. Please drop them off at
the Fair Office or give them to your club leader.
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We will accept Jr. Fair and Open Class ribbons. If you
aren’t interested in keeping all your ribbons, please
consider donating them back to the fair. As budgets
continue to tighten, every little bit helps.
Horse
Horse Committee
Future Fair Dates
The 4-H Horse Committee Meeting
is planned for Monday, September 12th at
7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Meeting Room of the
PCOB . At this meeting we will review the 2011 County
Fair. Everyone is welcome to attend, if you cannot
make the meeting, but have ideas or suggestions
please contact a current committee member.
2012, August 9-12
2013, August 8-11
Club Signs
We had a good number of signs that were put up by
clubs advertising the Fair. Thank you to the 12 clubs
who helped promote the Pierce County Fair in their
areas. Some clubs even did two signs or double sided
signs. We hope to increase the number of clubs
participating for next year’s fair. Over the winter
months is a great time to start working on your fair
sign for next year.
Country Partners
Falcon Falls
Fancy Doers
Green Clovers
Mann Valley
Martell Rushers
Window Display Contest for
National 4-H Week
2011 4-H Window Display
Contest
Merri-Heirs
River Ramblers
Rock Elm Skyrockets
Royal Rushers
St. Croix Stars
Valley Eagles
We would like to encourage Pierce
County 4-H Clubs to put up a window
display promoting the 4-H spirit during
National 4-H Week, October 2nd – 8th! The theme will
be:
“Join the Revolution of Responsibilty”
Best County Fair Vote
Vote for the Pierce County Fair! Just follow the link
below and vote Pierce County Fair as the best fair
and we could be given the opportunity to submit
funding requests for service project ideas that
directly benefit our county fair! You can vote one
vote/per person/per day until September 23, 2011.
Vote now and vote everyday!!!
Prizes will be 1st - $30; 2nd - $25; 3rd - $20; 4th $15; and 5th - $10. Please call or e-mail in your
club's display location by September 30th if you want
it judged. All displays must be up by October 2nd and
must remain up until October 8th. Get involved in
promoting 4-H in your community!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CountyFairPromotion
Older Members
Older Members Kick-off Meeting and Pizza Party
Badgerland Financial County Fair Promotion Survey
www.surveymonkey.com
The Pierce County 4-H Older Members is especially
for youth in grades 7 to one year past high school.
With their own treasury and officers, this group
meets twice per year and plans safe and fun social
trips and activities for 4-H teens. Please promote
their fall kickoff meeting set for Monday, September
12th at 7 p.m. at the Seyforth Building. Free pizza
and beverages will be provided! Meet some great new
4-H friends and help plan the social calendar for
2011-2012
Visit the Pierce County Fair on Facebook
Pierce County Fair and Fairgrounds WI on
Facebook
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Fair Fundraiser – Silent Auction
We raised over $800!!!!
Lori Zierl
First Bank of Baldwin
Plum City Hardware
Plum City Bittersweet Bakery
Molly’s on Main- Plum City
Sandy’s Grocery & Gas Station- Plum City
Plum City Main Street Hair
Mann Valley 4-H Club
Country Partners 4-H Club
Martell Rushers 4-H Club
Pierce County 4-H
Andrea Boehlke
Elmwood Area Community Club & Public Library
The Pierce County 4-H Older Members Organization
would like to thank the following people for kindly
donating items to their Silent Auction:
Troy Burne Golf Course
KDWB- A $50 firework gift certificate
Minnesota State Fair
Massage Envy- Hudson
Erickson Oil Products Inc. in Hudson
Kilkarney Hills Golf Club
Ellsworth DQ
Vino in the Valley
WESTconsin Credit Union
West Wind Supper Club
Crystal Cave
The Dish and Spoon Café
Hinck’s
Subway in Ellsworth
River Falls DQ
River Falls Holiday Gas Station
First National Bank- River Falls
Crossings Inn & Suites
Off The Top
Foster Sports
Riverwalk Art & Antiques
YMCA in River Falls
Walgreen’s-River Falls
Little New York
Bo’s `N Mine
Main Streeter Bar &Grill
Chipotle in Hudson
Cold Stone Hudson
Karma Gifts LLC
Maple Leaf Orchard
Cady Cheese
Citizens State Bank
Overdale Kennel
B & B Supply
Rybicki Cheese
Team Oil
Arneson Insurance
Western Wisconsin Nutrition, LLC
Tractor Supply
Stockman Farm Supply
Sailer’s Food Market
Deb Sorenson
Ellsworth Creamery
Spring Valley Golf Course
Tiffany & Brittany Hanson
Lund’s Hardware & Fly Shop
Parents Workshop
Raising Your Spirited Child Workshop
The key word that distinguishes spirited
children from other children is “more” –
more intense, more persistent, more
sensitive, and more uncomfortable with
change. The spirited child can easily
overwhelm parents, leaving them feeling
frustrated and ineffective.
This workshop series will help dads,
moms, grandparents and other caretakers:
 Understand your child’s temperamental traits
 Identify cues leading up to challenging behavior
 Cope with tantrums and blow-ups when they do occur
 Develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power
struggles (especiallyat mealtime, bedtime, dressing)
A series of workshops will be held on
three consecutive Mondays in September
at the Pierce County Office Building
Meeting Room in Ellsworth from 6:30 –
8:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 -  What Makes Kids Spirited?  Intensity
Oct. 13  Persistence  Sensitivity
Oct. 20 Perceptiveness Adaptability
Llama Project
“ Bake Sale Fundraiser”
Open Barn and Bake Sale
Where: Trimbelle Valley Fiber Farm LLC
When: October 15 & 16
Time: 10-4 p.m.
Llama project members please bring baked items to
sell, and let the Llama Leaders know what time you
can work.
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LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE
Dairy Project
Livestock Committee
National 4-H Dairy Conference
The next 4-H/ FFA Livestock Committee Meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, in the EOC
meeting room, Courthouse. at 7:00 p.m.
Applications are now available for the 2011 National
4-H Dairy Conference.
Applications are now being accepted to represent
Wisconsin at the National 4-H Dairy Conference on
October 2-5, 2011 in Madison, WI. More than 200
students from 30 states are expected to attend the
conference, where they will learn about new farm
technologies and careers in the dairy industry.
Shooting Sports
Hunter Safety Courses
Age requirement: 12 years old within 6 months
Start Date: Sept. 6 – Choice of 2 locations Prairie View Elementary School. Call Doug Sjostrum
at 715-448-2517 for more info.
Or at Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club. Contact Lee Wright
for more information and to register. 273-3174
Cost is $10 payable to instructor
Note: Parent or legal guardian REQUIRED for
registration on the first night!
Delegates at National 4-H Dairy Conference are highschool students who participate in their local 4-H
Dairy Programs. While on campus, the students will
attend seminars through UW-Madison’s College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences on topics such as farm
finance, dairy food quality and producing alternative
dairy products from sheep and goats. The conference
also includes a trip to World Dairy Expo, where young
people considering careers in dairy production can
learn about the latest technology and business
practices being implemented around the world.
Leadership
New Representatives Needed
National 4-H Dairy Conference has been held in
Madison since 1970, giving young people from around
the country an opportunity to learn about the dairy
industry from established professionals.
The rotation for 2011-2012 Adult Advisors has the
following district reps. completing terms:
River Falls – Cheryl Hoffman 425-8581
Prescott – Sue Hildebrandt 425-8546
To apply to be a part of the Wisconsin delegation to
the National 4-H Dairy Conference you must be in
grades 10-12 as of January 1, 2011. Maximum age 18
as of January 1, 2011. Applications are available on
the Wisconsin Dairy Youth website at
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/dairyyouth You can also
contact Heinze directly at (608) 263-9409 or
heinze2@wisc.edu.
Replacements for Adult Advisors (two year terms)
are needed by October 1st. Please contact the
Extension Office or the above Council members if you
are willing to serve! WE NEED YOU!!!!
Photography
Outstanding Photographers Honored
Congratulations to winners Colleen Engen, Cloverleaf;
Madison Maier, Valley Eagles; and Paige Engen,
Cloverleaf, for having their photos selected for the
State 4-H Photography Display! Their work will
become a permanent part of the educational package
used across Wisconsin.
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2012 4-H Award Trips
Are you interested in going on any of the trips that the Pierce County 4-H program has to offer? This is your chance!
ME (Member Evaluation) completers have a chance at trips listed below. 4-H Adult Advisors Council pays 50% of the cost
for trip winners. The ME form will help you to organize your 4-H story and accomplishments and help you learn more
about yourself. Get involved in the 4-H Award Trips program! Forms are due Monday, October 17th. ME forms can be
picked up at the Extension Office and are also available at our web-site http://pierce.uwex.edu/4h. The following trips
are available:
Citizenship Washington Focus
Participate in seminars on citizenship, leadership, government, and civic responsibility. Tour historic sites and meet with
Senators and Congressmen.
Where:
Washington, D.C.
When:
June / July (delegates choose their week)
Eligibility: 16 years old as of Jan. 1, 2011 priority given to 4-Hers in the 11th grade. Member must have completed at
least four years of 4-H and must currently be enrolled in 4-H.
Quota:
Six-Eight youth
Delegate cost: Approximately $550 for registration and transportation.
State 4-H Conference
4-H members from around the state learn about the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and take part in seminars
to learn more about themselves, future careers, and government.
Where:
UW-Madison
When:
June 25-28, 2012
Eligibility:
Ages 14-17 as of Jan. 1, 2011
Quota:
14 youth (1-2 adult chaperons required)
Delegate cost: About $175 for registration and transportation
4-H Service Learning Trip
This trip will be an experience, with 4-Hers traveling to another state or province and learning about a new culture
through travel and service. Members must have completed three years of club work and be at least 14 years of age as of
January 1, 2011. Travel is in conjunction with 3-4 area counties. Approximate delegate cost $600-$800 for registration
and transportation.
In-State Trip
Planned each year by the trip winners themselves. Past destinations have included the Apostle Islands, Door County,
Devils Lake, Wisconsin Dells, Milwaukee and Porcupine Mountains. Approximate delegate cost $250-$350 for
registration and transportation.
Key Award (Use the 4-H Key Award application form found on our website – not the ME form!)
This is the highest award for leadership given in 4-H. It is special recognition awarded to
4-Hers who have demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H program, developed leadership ability and been helpful to
members in their club and community.
Eligibility: For 4-H members who have passed their 14th birthday on January 1, 2010 and completed 3 years of 4-H and
at least one year of youth leadership.
Quota:
Determined by enrollment of 4-Hers who are 14 and older.
Sponsor: Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
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2011– 2012 Pierce County Ambassador Applications
Do you want to share in 4-H promotion and fun with other teens from
around the county?
Become a Pierce County 4-H Ambassador!
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any 2011– 2012 7th – 12th grade Pierce County 4-H member. All previous ambassadors must reapply!
WHAT DO YOU DO?
- Promote 4-H throughout the county
- Select a special group project
- Serve as County’s Public Relations Ambassadors
- Work with other teens from around the county
EXPECTATIONS:
- Work at the 4-H Information Booth at the Pierce County Fair
- Attend Ambassador meetings
- Work at county events
- Attend parades
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Fill out the application located on pg. 3 – Application is DUE Thursday, September 15th, 2011
2. Any questions/ issues/ ideas please contact:
The Ambassador Committee via email at 4hambassadorspiercewi@gmail.com or
The Pierce County UW-Extension Office at 715-273-6781.
3. If this is your 1st year applying submit a letter of recommendation with your application from your club
leader and/or project leader turned into the UW-Extension office by September 15. Previous
ambassadors do need a letter of recommendation to accompany their application.
4. Please ask your parent or guardian to send a letter of support regarding your intent to apply and comply
with the Ambassador position requirements. Also include language expressing their support of required
internet access for program communication purposes and agreement to provide transportation for you to
and from ambassador events as needed. Send this letter to the UW-Extension Office by September 15,
2011.
INTERVIEWS:
All applicants will be interviewed at a date to be announced after the Fair. The new 2011 – 2012 Ambassadors
will be announced at the Annual 4-H Awards Program in the fall.
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Pierce County 4-H Ambassador Application Form
Obligations—Expected Involvement—Activities
Every Pierce County 4-H Ambassador has the following obligations and agrees to fulfill
these obligations to the best of their ability.
These obligations are:
1. To work with the 4-H Ambassador Committee members and other Ambassadors as a team member.
2. Attend meetings and events.
3. Maintain a positive attitude and represent the Pierce County 4-H Youth Development Program throughout the
year as requested by the County’s UW Extension staff.
4. Fill hosting tasks at county events—welcome, emcee, present awards. (Public Speaking)
5. Promote 4-H Programs and Events
6. Help out with Ambassador Project that is decided on. (To be discussed at our meetings).
7. To never use alcohol, drugs or tobacco products during the year as a Pierce County 4-H Ambassador
8. Enter an exhibit in the Pierce County Fair under the –Youth Leadership Division (the section for
AMBASSADORS ONLY)
9. Knowing that this is a JOB commitment which you have been CHOSEN to FULFILL the
RESPONSIBILITES encompassed herein with EXCELLENCE and QUALITY!
Remember this is NOT your parent’s job this is your opportunity to shine! ! !
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Ambassador Application Form
Applicants must be in 7th – 12th grade for the 2011– 2012 school year. Applicants must be active 4-H members.
Please submit the following information in any format you choose:
1. Name ___________________________________________________________________________
2. Address ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Phone (day)______________________________________
4. Email: __________________________________________
5. Name of Parent or Guardian_____________________________________________________
6. Grade in school next fall _______________ T-Shirt Size: AS AM AL AXL 2XL (circle one)
7. School and Community Activities_________________________________________________
8. 4 –H Club_________________________________________
9. Number of years in 4-H_______________________________
10. Current 4-H projects____________________________________________________________
Within last few years list your activities for the following:
4-H Club and County Leadership (ex. Offices held, coaching)
4-H Club and County Participation (activities)
4-H Honors and Awards
11. What would you like to contribute to 4-H as an
Ambassador?_____________________________________________________________________________
12. Do you have any questions for the Ambassador Committee_____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Application is due September 15, 2011 at the UW-Extension Office, Pierce County Office
Building, Box 69, Ellsworth, WI 54011-0069.
Thank you!
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2011-2012 4-H COMMITTEES NEED YOU!
Do you have a concern about how things have been going, do you have a skill or willingness to help - then you're
perfect for a committee. With over 875 members to serve - We need volunteers - PARENTS AND YOUTH - we
need you to step forward, lend your ideas & help out on a Pierce County 4-H committee.
Committee membership is open to adult and youth volunteers. Committee sign-up should take place on your
2012 4-H enrollment form FOR ADULTS & YOUTH. Please sign-up using an enrollment form for ALL
committees you desire to serve on in 2011. Listed below are the committees and their description.
4-H Council
Ambassador Committee
Awards Committee
Cat Committee
Clothing & Clothing Revue Committee
Communication Arts Committee
Cultural Arts Committee
Dairy Committee
Dog Committee
Expansion and Review Committee
Food Stand Committee
Foods Committee
Goat Committee
Horse Committee
Livestock Committee
Llama Committee
Mechanical Science
Music Committee
Photography Committee
Plant Science
Policy Committee
Poultry & Small Animal Committee
Recreation Committee
Shooting Sports
Softball Committee
Younger Member Committee
4-H Council governs the 4-H Adult Advisors, Inc. Makes final decisions on finances and programs. Sets
meetings, participates in District Councils.
Ambassador meets 5-6 times a year. Supervise Ambassador activities. Set Ambassador interviews, coordinate
parade rides.
Awards meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses awards program. Selects county youth awards, club awards,
scholarships and trip winners.
Cat meets 3-4 times per year. Discusses learning events and workshops. Arranges 4-H Cat Show. Discusses
Fair classes in appropriate areas.
Clothing meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses learning events. Arranges Clothing Revue. Discusses Fair classes in
appropriate area.
Communication Arts meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses communication learning experiences. Plan and organizes
Communications and Demonstration portions of Creative Communications Fest.
Cultural Arts meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses learning events. Arranges arts and Drama portions of the
Cultural Arts Extravaganza. Reviews appropriate Fair classes.
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Dairy meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses project training, Dairy Bowl and dairy judging programs. Reviews rules
and classes for Fair in dairy.
Dog meets 3-4 times a year. Oversees the main components of the program – such as leader dog, obedience, and
canine management.
Expansion and Review focus's on promotional activities and serves as an advisory group on recruitment and
diversity.
Foods Project Committee meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses learning events in foods and nutrition area. Set
Foods Revue. Discusses appropriate Fair classes.
Food Stand meets prior to the Fair to discuss running of the Food Stand at the Fair. Supervise the Food Stand
during the Fair.
Goat meets 4-5 times a year. Oversees the total goat and caprine projects.
Horse meets 6-8 times a year. Discusses project training. Arranges for activities of horse judging and Horse
Bowl, Hippology, Summer Riding Program, and Horse Companionship. Reviews rules and classes for the Fair. Aids
at shows during the Fair.
Livestock meets 6-8 times a year. Discusses project training in areas of beef, sheep and swine. Coordinates
Meat Animal project which includes Fair Auction and Buyer's Barbecue. Reviews rules and classes in appropriate
classes for the Fair.
Llama meets 3-5 times per year. Coordinates all aspects of the Llama project including fiber workshops,
showmanship, public relations and halter training.
Mechanical Science meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses learning experiences for all projects in this area, such as
Computers, Electricity, Model Rockets, and Robotics. Reviews appropriate Fair classes.
Music meets 3-4 times a year. Discusses learning events. Arranges Music portion of the Creative
Communications Fest. Reviews appropriate Fair classes.
Photography meet 2-4 times a year. Reviews rules and classes for Fair and arranges learning experiences for
members and leaders.
Plant Science meets 2-3 times a year. Plans project workshops for Flowers, Houseplants, Vegetables, Plant
Crafts, Trees, and other plant related areas.
Policy meets as needed. Discusses policies of county organization. Responsible for Handbook.
Poultry and Small Animals meets 3-5 times a year. Discusses and arranges learning events in areas of poultry,
rabbits and small animals. Set Fair classes and rules in appropriate areas. Works with exhibits at Fair time.
Recreation meets 2-3 times a year. Discusses and plans the annual Volleyball tournament.
Shooting Sports meets 3-5 times a year. Oversees shooting sports activities which teach youth about safe
firearms handling, shooting skills, marksmanship, wildlife and hunting ethics.
Softball meets 2-3 times a year. Discuss softball program. Sets rules, conducts a meeting for coaches. Works
with All-Star game.
Younger Member meets 2-3 times a year. Oversees Super Saturday and Cloverbud and Explorer Fun Days.
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Pierce-Pepin Special Holstein Award
Due September 10th
Name of Exhibitor ________________________________________________________ Grade
_________
Address _____________________________________________________________ Phone
____________
Club ___________________________________ Name of project animal
____________________________
Birthdate ______________________________
Reg. # _____________________________
Sire __________________________________
Reg. # _____________________________
Dam _________________________________
Reg. # _____________________________
Year Shown ___________________________
Class: ______ Placing: _________________
Due September 10th
Mail to: Tony Shafer, W2614 Cty G, Elmwood, WI 54740
F:\4H-AGENT\AWARDS\2010-2011\Special Holstein Award.docx
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