4-H Friday Notes March 2, 2018

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1 4-H Friday Notes March 2, 2018 Market Animal Sale Project Meeting is Tomorrow! Beef Daily Care will be the featured topic tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:00 am at Point Creek Herefords at Point Creek Rd., Newton, WI For questions or more information please call Amanda at Showcase Your Talent at 4-H Talent Show - Registration Deadline Extended to Monday, March 5! Why not showcase your talent at our annual talent show? The 4-H Talent Show is scheduled for Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 pm at Silver Lake College's Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Individual and group performances in dance, vocal, drama, instrumental, and any other talent you have are all welcome. You can even invite friends and/or family members, who are not 4-H members, to perform with you! Talent Show judging is based on the following criteria: Stage Presence / Blocking 10 Costumes / Appearance 10 Use of Facial Expression & Body Gestures 15 Originality 10 Execution of Script / Memorization 15 Voice & Projection 15 Confidence 10 Overall Performance 15 Total Points 100 Talent Show entries are due by Monday, March 5. To enter, please complete the following Google Form: or call Wendi Holschbach at If you have questions about the event, please call 4-H Talent Show Director, Dan Duchow at Project Central Small Engines/Appliances This spring 4-H Mechanical Sciences Project Leader, Tom Klesper, will offer a small engines/appliance class through 4-H for up to four youth. The class will teach internal combustion engine and electrical appliance repair. The class takes a supervised hands-on approach to learning and is intended for youth that are at least 14 years with some mechanical aptitude and an interest in a technical career or a career in science/engineering. Students are asked to provide their own work gloves, hearing protection and safety glasses. Since some equipment can be dirty, older clothes should be worn when performing hands-on tasks. There may also be other costs associated with the class, refer to class structure below. Class Structure 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines as well as 4-H instructional booklets are provided for a general understanding of small engines. Students are encouraged to bring their own engine (lawn mower, snow blower, etc.) to get hands-on-experience. Typical repairs would include oil changes, air filter and spark

2 plug replacements, belt adjustments, blade sharpening and balancing. The owner of the equipment is asked to pay for any replaced parts. Students can also bring broken small electrical appliances and nonworking engines to the class for repair. Parents please understand that this is a hands-on learning experience for the child to encourage curiosity, so repairs will not be completed as promptly as at a service center. For more information, questions or to join this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Klesper at ttklesper@gmail.com or Manitowoc County 4-H Alpaca/Llama Project Meeting The second meeting for the Alpaca/Llama Project was held on Sunday, February 18. At the meeting, we learned how to put halters on the alpacas and then we began the halter training with them. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 18, from 1 pm to 3 pm. The meeting with be held at London Dairy Alpacas, at 6827 State Hwy 147, Two Rivers. Please dress for the weather because part of the meeting we will be working with the alpacas outside. Bring your alpaca/llama project books to the meeting. If you have any questions, please call Kevin th Annual Arlington Sheep Day is Saturday, March 10 This is a nice opportunity for both youth and adults to get some really great sheep education! Check out the attached flyer for more information. Same day, same location is the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 2018 Banquet, Recognition Program & Annual Meeting. See attached flyer for more information Order Your Pinewood Derby Car Now! Manitowoc County 4-H will be holding their 8 th annual Pinewood Derby competition on Tuesday, April 10 from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Manitowoc County Expo Ice Center. What is a Pinewood Derby? Youth take a block of wood (7" long by 1¾ wide by 1 high) and they cut, carve, whittle, and sand it into the shape of a vehicle. They then add two axles and four wheels and race it down a 42 foot aluminum track. There is no motor to power the car, the track is elevated at one end and gravity pulls the car down the track. The car s speed is really dependent on two factors air resistance and friction. The Pinewood Derby fits well within the 4-H program and it is a great way to engage youth of all ages in a project that involves science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as creative design. At the event, trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for each age division and trophies will be awarded for the best finished cars (Best of Show) and the slowest cars (Best Fuel Economy). Age divisions for the Pinewood Derby are: Cloverbud (Grades K-2), Elementary (Grades 3-5), Intermediate (Grades 6-8), Senior (Grades 9 12), and Adult (must be related to a 4-H member). Car kits must be purchased through the 4-H program, and they are $5.00 each. Payment for the cars will be collected at your 4-H club meeting and cars will be distributed through your club. To order please complete the following Google Form - or call Wendi Holschbach at Pinewood Derby Car Building Workshop Thursday, March 8

3 We will again be hosting a Pinewood Derby car building workshop on Thursday, March 8 from 5:30 7:30 pm at the Manitowoc County Office Complex for youth who need help with their car. Youth can come anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 pm and get help roughing out the shape of the car, however, they will need to take their car home to do final sanding, painting, and assembly. Pinewood Derby Physics - Saturday, March 31 Aerodynamics, friction, gravity, potential and kinetic energy...what are the secrets to building a fast Pinewood Derby car? Take advantage of a "Science by Inquiry" program to learn how to make your pinewood derby car fast or faster! Arrive at the Manitowoc County Office Complex, 4319 Expo Drive, any time between 9-11 AM and plan to stay about 1-2 hours. The program will end by 12:00 PM. You'll have the opportunity to race your car on the derby track while making improvements to it. There will be stations where you can use trial and error to find the best placement for additional weight, reduce the friction on axles and wheels, and experiment with lubricants. We'll have some basic tools, drills, scales, etc. available for you to perfect your wheels, axles, and weight (you will need to provide your own weights). If you don t have your Pinewood Derby car finished just yet, no worry. We will have some basic cars available for you to experiment with! Come out and have some fun and get ready for the Pinewood Derby! Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is looking for Clubs to Participate in TSC s Paper Clover Campaign The Fall Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign is right around the corner, starting April 11, 2018 and running through April 22, Add $1 at checkout, and your money supports leadership activities for Wisconsin 4-Hers. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is offering another way for clubs to participate: if your club partners with your local TSC to promote 4-H at the store, the Foundation will give your club $50. TSC stores with 4-H clubs participation have better sales, and, of course, better sales means more money that can be used to help fund leadership programs throughout the state. There are many TSC stores in Wisconsin, so even if there is not a TSC in your county, you can still partner with the TSC that is closest for you. Remember, though, the $50 is awarded to only one club per store. If you are interested, please contact Joanne at the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at Joanne@Wis4HFoundation.org or (608) for details on how to sign up. The Foundation can provide contact information for the store in your area, then your club and the store can work together to plan your event. Keep in mind that this opportunity is first-come, first-served (one club per store). County Fair Judges Training Webinar Each Year Wisconsin 4-H and UW-Extension offers webinar training for County Fair Judges. The training is geared for individuals that want to become a county fair judge or are already a county fair judge and want to brush up your skills. The Webinar will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 for 6-8 p.m. The cost is $15.00.

4 If you have a leader or volunteer that you think might make a good county fair judge, please forward the registration form to them. See attached registration for more information Save the Date - Dairy Judging Kick-Off! The Dairy Judging Kick-Off will be March 12 at 6:30 pm at the Manitowoc County Office Complex. Meat Animal Carcass Evaluation Calumet County UW-Extension has invited Manitowoc County Market Animal Sale Project members to this meeting! March 15, 6:30 pm Calumet County Courthouse, Room #025 Gary Onan, the person who scans your animals at the fair, will be in Chilton to help you understand what the scanner measures and why it is important. He will be covering the basics of traditional carcass evaluation as done in a meat cooler. He will then relate that to the use of ultrasound measurements on live animals and how we can use those to accomplish the same results that the cooler shows. There will be some hands on activities with meat cuts during the presentation. Then, he ll finish up by looking at our county s carcass data from 2017 and explaining what all the numbers mean and why animals ranked the way they did. Upham Woods Camp Counselor Training- March session The March session of Camp Counselor Training is right around the corner! It will be held at Upham Woods the weekend of March 10-11, Youth, ages 14-18, who are interested in serving as camp counselors for their 4-H county summer camp or our open enrollment camps at Upham Woods must attend a training weekend. Adult volunteers are also encouraged to attend. If youth or adults are interested in presenting a breakout session please complete our Counselor Training Proposal form. Registration for camp counselor training is open now in 4-H Online. Manitowoc County Summer Employment Manitowoc County is now accepting applications for summer positions at the Highway Department, Public Works, Expo and Recycling Center. These positions work 40 hours per week and have a beginning wage of $10.00/hour. Applicants must be 18 years old at time of hire, and must have a Wisconsin driver s license. All interested persons must apply on the employment link of the county website: Applications are being accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 5. Please contact Personnel Director, Sharon Cornils, with questions or sharoncornils@co.manitowoc.wi.us Tractor and Farm Safety Camp Does your son or daughter work on a farm during the summer? Do you hire youth to work for you during the year? Do these young people have adequate safety training? Accidents cause more deaths to

5 individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 than all other causes combined. To help reduce accidents, a Tractor & Farm Safety Camp is being coordinated by UW-Extension Manitowoc County. Two camps will be offered this year at Camp TaPaWingo. Dates for the camps are April 6-8 and April Camp TaPaWingo is located at 915 West TaPaWingo Road, Mishicot, Wisconsin. Cost for the camp is $195 and includes lodging, meals, training materials, and 24 hours of instruction. The camp will focus on the safety aspects of operating farm equipment and daily farm tasks. To complete the course, youth must attend all sessions and pass a written and a driving exam. Certificates will be issued by the Manitowoc County UW-Extension office following successful completion of course. For more information, please find a registration brochure attached. Share it with your friends! See attached brochure for more information State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Scholarships Available The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships to be used during the second semester of the school year. Third and fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or food science degrees at one of Wisconsin s four-year universities are eligible to apply. Additional scholarships will be available to high school seniors planning to pursue a dairy-related or food science degree at one of Wisconsin s fouryear universities or students studying in a two-year, technical school program related to dairy or food science. Applicants will be evaluated on involvement and leadership in dairy-related activities, scholastic achievement, and career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed in mid-april, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair. The application is available at Application deadline is Friday, March 23. For more information, contact Katy Katzman at or katzman@idcnet.com. Manitowoc County Fairest of the Fair Now accepting applications for the 2018 Manitowoc County Fairest of the Fair Competition and Reception. The fairest of the fair will be the Official Ambassador of the Manitowoc County Fair, is eligible for a $1,500 award, and will travel throughout Manitowoc County promoting the Fair industry. Eligibility requirements include: Must be a resident of Manitowoc County for one year, a resident of an adjoining county for one year if majority of Fair and/or school activities are held in Manitowoc County; must be at least 18 years of age by January 1, 2019; possess a valid driver s license; and Must Reside in WI during the entire term. Applications can be completed online at under Fairest of the fair and are due by March 15. The competition and reception will be held on April 15 at the UW-Manitowoc University Theater. For more information, please call or JennellKrizek@co.manitowoc.wi.us 4-H Leaders Association New Committee/Meeting Structure

6 The Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association has a new meeting/ committee structure. There are four committees (Program Committee, Project Central Committee, Camp Operations Committee, and Awards/Scholarships/Education Trips Committee) that will meet opposite the 4-H Leaders Association on alternate 4 th Monday s of the month. See the schedule for 2018 below. 4-H Leaders Association Meeting 4-H Committee Meeting January March May July September November February April June August (optional - committee may decide to meet) October The first 4-H Committee meeting night will be on Monday, February 26 and it will follow the schedule below: 6:00 6:55 pm Program Committee and Project Central Committee 6:55 7:05 pm Ten minute county update 7:05 8:00 pm Camp Operations Committee and Awards/Scholarships/Educational Trips Committee For more information and a short description of committees, please see the attached New 4-H Leaders Association Meeting and Committee Structure. See attached brochure for more information The 4-H Leaders Association is looking for volunteers to join the committees. Youth in grades 7 and up and adults can join! Please go to the Google form below to sign-up for a committee! Camp TaPaWingo Banquet The Camp TaPaWingo Banquet is a fun family event and an annual major fundraiser for the camp. The banquet date has been set for Saturday, April 14 and it will be at City Limits in Manitowoc. Doors open at 4:30pm and dinner will be served at 6:00pm. It s a great time to start organizing a table for the banquet or for 4-H Clubs to start organizing a basket or other donation. See attached brochure for more information Camp TaPaWingo Tree Sale Are you looking for a place to purchase trees and shrubs this spring? Look no further! Camp TaPaWingo is running their annual tree sale fundraiser to help fulfill your planting needs. A variety of native, disease-resistant species, grown by reputable nurseries in our climate and dug fresh immediately before your tree pick up, are available. Deadline to get your order in is Friday, March 16 th and pick-up is scheduled for the fourth Friday in April, weather permitting, at Camp TaPaWingo. You will receive a post card prior to tree pick notifying you of pick-up date and time. Please find an order form attached. If you have questions about the sale, you can call Wendi Holschbach at (920) or wendiholschbach@co.manitowoc.wi.us.

7 Interested in the 4-H Dog Training Program? Join the 4-H Saturday training program at Manitowoc Kennel Club, 40 Albert Drive, Manitowoc Classes are held the second Saturday of the month on the following dates: February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 16 (third Saturday due to Dog Show) July 14 August 11(Fair Classes will be judged at the Kennel Club) September 8 October 13 November 10 Times Agility for beginners and advanced 9:00 9:45am Obedience for beginners and advanced 9:50 10:30am All dogs must have a good collar or harness, a 6-foot leash, and bring many dog treats cut into small pieces. Be sure to bring a copy of your dog s Vet Records. For more information, contact Karen Gengler The Julie Duchow 4-H Endowment Scholarship This scholarship is sponsored by the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association. Two $500 Manitowoc County 4-H Endowment Fund scholarships are available to 4-H members and graduates who have not reached the age of 26 by the application due date. Applicants must have participated in the Manitowoc County 4-H program for a minimum of 6 years, including the junior and senior years of high school. Applications are due April 13, To apply see attached application 2018 MARKET ANIMAL SALE EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS/EVENTS Date Time Location Topic Contact :00PM Roehrborn Cuts of Meat Brian Meats AM M.C.O.C Room 300 YQCA/Cost of raising Jeff Griffey AM M.C.O.C Room 300 Market Animals Brian :00AM Rob Ash's Beef Daily Care Amanda Farm AM M.C.O.C Room 300 YQCA Jeff Griffey Brian :00PM M.C.O.C Room 300 Focus on hogs purchased Brian

8 to show :00PM Brandt's Goat Selecting, Feeding Jordan Farm & Showing :00AM Multi Purpose Fitting your lamb April Building :00PM M.C.O.C Room 300 Buyers Letters April Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award ten scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education in Scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships, students must have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least one year; have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the academic school year. Applicants can visit the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation website to learn more about how to apply: Résumés, cover letters, project lists and one photo must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via by March 15, Winners will be notified by postal letter in May. A panel of experienced youth advisors will screen the applications and select finalists. Applications chosen as finalists will be screened by a second panel comprised of 4-H and youth development experts. The finalist applications will be ranked. The 4-H Foundation will assign available scholarships to the top-ranking applications based on scholarship criteria (example: scholarships are available for specific geographical areas and project areas). Call or the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at or Info@Wis4HFoundation.org for more information. Horse Enthusiasts - Help Spread the Word Performance Trail Obstacle Challenge! Camp TaPaWingo will again be the site of the Performance Trail Obstacle Challenge sponsored by the Manitowoc County 4-H Horse Project the weekend of May Please see attached flyer for details. 4-H Horse Association Handbook The 4-H Horse Association Handbook has now been updated for 2018! The Horse Handbook is located at For more information contact Pam Hobson, 4-H Youth Development Ag/Animal Science Specialist, , pamela.hobson@ces.uwex.edu. Badger Dairy Camp coming in June -2018

9 Three day summer camp for youth ages 12-18, filled with hands on activities, workshops, and contests that incorporate learning, competition, and fun! See attached brochure for more information The Competitive Edge Scholarship Program 2018 Here s a scholarship your members might be interested in! Alpha Gamma Rho at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is offering two $1,000 and two $500 scholarships to any deserving high school seniors or transfer students who enroll at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The application deadline is Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:59PM. Application info can be found at: Finalists for the scholarships will be notified by Friday, March 23, An interview is required if selected as a finalist. Interviews are planned for the morning of Saturday, April 7, 2018 at The Competitive Edge Scholarship Program on campus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. If you are unable to attend the event, alternative arrangements for an interview can be made. Wisconsin Southdown Association Wisconsin Youth ages enrolled in 4-H or FFA who do not already own a Southdown Sheep, can qualify to win a ewe lamb to begin your flock. See attached brochure for more information WI State Fair Dairy Promotion Scholarships The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships to be used during the second semester of the school year. Third and fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or food science degrees at one of Wisconsin s four-year universities are eligible to apply. Additional scholarships will be available to high school seniors planning to pursue a dairy-related or food science degree at one of Wisconsin s four-year universities or students studying in a two-year, technical school program related to dairy or food science. Applicants will be evaluated on involvement and leadership in dairy-related activities, scholastic achievement, and career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed in mid-april, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair. The application is available at Application deadline is Friday, March 23. For more information, contact Katy Katzman at or katzman@idcnet.com.

10 Like us on Facebook Are you on Facebook? Click here to like us on Facebook Reminder: Deadlines for articles Updates to the Manitowoc County 4-H website are done Friday afternoons. Please send your updates by Wednesdays at noon to 4-H Friday Notes information is also due by Wednesday at noon. Send to If you have specific questions, concerns, or suggestions for our 4-H Youth Development Educator, please send those s directly to Kevin Palmer at:

11 CAMP TAPAWINGO TREE AND SHRUB SALE Order # Date received Check # Amount (for office use only) Name Phone (day) (evening) Address City State Zip Tree pick-up is scheduled for the FOURTH Friday 11:00am-7:00pm in April; weather permitting, at Camp TaPaWingo. You will receive a postcard with the date and times trees may be picked up. Trees left over will be sold to the public. Minimum of 10 TREES or 10 SHRUBS: 10 trees or shrubs of one kind SPECIES AGE SIZE QUANTITY PRICE Tamarack $40 $70 $120 $200 Balsam Fir $20 $35 $60 $100 White Cedar $20 $35 $60 $100 Red Pine $20 $35 $60 $100 White Pine $20 $35 $60 $100 Blue Spruce $20 $35 $60 $100 White Spruce $20 $35 $60 $100 Red Oak $20 $35 $60 $100 Swamp White Oak $20 $35 $60 $100 Sugar Maple $20 $35 $60 $100 Black Cherry $20 $35 $60 $100 River Birch $20 $35 $60 $100 SHRUBS American Plum $10 $25 Nannyberry $23 $50 Ninebark $23 $50 Red Osier Dogwood $23 $50 TREE ROOT DIP ½ oz. $ oz. $ oz GRAND TOTAL (No sales tax charged on tree orders) ORDER DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018 Please send your order form with a check made payable to Camp TaPaWingo: Tree Order, P.O. Box 935, Manitowoc, WI Questions: contact Wendi Holschbach at or wendiholschbach@co.manitowoc.wi.us Please note: There is no guarantee or warranty on any tree or shrub offered. The organization involved does not guarantee against improper herbicide applications, improper planting procedures, or extremes of weather. Species availability is dependent on availability from the nurseries.

12 Camp TaPaWingo P.O. Box 935 Manitowoc, WI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN PERMIT NO. 216 Camp TaPaWingo Tree & Shrub Sale Native, disease-resistant species, grown by reputable nurseries in our climate, and dug immediately before your pick up, will again be available through Camp TaPaWingo. These reasonably-priced plants are useful for wildlife food and cover, windbreaks, timber production, and environmental screens. Our staff will provide advice on planning, planting, and managing your trees and shrubs. Limited numbers of trees and shrubs are available; please order early. ORDER DEADLINE: March 16, 2018 TREES Tamarack (Larix laricina): hardwood known for being durable in soil, used for posts, poles and pulpwood reaches 60 tall only deciduous Wisconsin conifer grows in wet soils, ponds and bogs, but also uplands golden yellow autumn color Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea): used for Christmas trees and as an ornamental mature height 75 moist, fertile soils full to partial sun soft, bright green needles with pleasant fragrance White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis): used for screening or windbreaks mature height 40 moist to well-drained soils full to partial sun pyramidal form dense, flat aromatic needles with small cones a source of winter food for deer, may need protection Red Pine (Pinus resinosa): mature height 80 loamy to sandy soils full to partial sun 4-6 long needles and 1 ½ to 2 ¼ cones White Pine (Pinus strobes): excellent combination with hardwoods in plantations average height 75 moist to well-drained soils full to partial sun soft green needles 3 to 5 long and 5 to 8 cones a source of food for deer, so may need protection Blue Spruce (Picea pungens): used for wildlife cover mature height 30 to 60 well-drained soils full sun stiff, blue-green needles slow growing White Spruce (Picea glauca): used for Christmas trees, wind breaks, and as ornamentals matures height 70 moist, fertile soils full to partial sun stiff, green needles Red Oak (Quercus rubra): wide, massive shade tree provides food for turkey, blue jay, and ruffed grouse mature height 70 prefers dry uplands dull green leaves turning red in autumn acorns have smooth caps Swamp White Oak (Quercus alba): important food for turkeys, squirrels, grouse and deer mature height 50 to 70 rich soil preferred full to partial sun important lumber tree Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum): official state tree of Wisconsin tapped for maple syrup, wood used for furniture, flooring and fuel mature height 80 rich, moist soil leaves break down quickly to make rich organic fertilizer Black Cherry (Prunus serotina): bears dark green leaves which turn yellow to red in fall reaches 50 to 60 edible fruit Blooms white flowers in spring prefers well-drained soil River Birch (Betula nigra): tolerant to many soil conditions reddish brown exfoliating bark resistant to bronze birch borer mature height SHRUBS American Plum (Prunus Americana): Can be found in tree or shrub form Bears white flowers in spring, and yellow to red fruit in June-July mature height 15 edible plums about one inch in diameter winter-hardy but intolerant to shade and drought Nannyberry (Viburnum trilobum) Good wildlife shrub due to the excellent bird food in its fruit which bears in late fall Bears attractive white flowers in mid-may and has purplish-red fall color mature height Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius) Upright dense spreading shrub Bears white or pinkish flowers in spring and red colored seeds in fall mature height 5-10 Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera): mature height 7 to 9 and 10 wide grows in moist soil full sun white flowers followed by white berries purplish red leaves in fall excellent for wildlife plantings

13 New 4-H Leaders Association Leaders Meeting and Committee Structure The 4-H Leaders Association meeting and the 4-H Committee meeting will take place on alternate months. Unless Leaders Meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather. Leaders Board will meet with a revised schedule. Please find the monthly schedule below: 4-H Leaders Association Meeting 4-H Committee Meeting January March May July September February April June August (optional - committee may decide to meet) October November On nights of 4-H Leaders Association meetings the 4-H Leaders Board will meet at 6:00 pm and the 4-H Leaders Association will meet at 7:00 pm. On nights of 4-H Committee meetings the schedule will be as follows: 6:00 6:55 pm Program Committee and Project Central Committee 6:55 7:05 pm Ten minute county update 7:05 8:00 pm Camp Operations Committee and Awards/Scholarships/Educational Trips Committee Four New Committees Program Committee: The Program Committee will be responsible for planning and organizing countywide 4-H Youth Development programs. The committee will have two subcommittees Educational Experiences and Communication Arts. A listing of programs that can be found under the subcommittees below: Communication Arts: 4-H Public Speaking Event 4-H Demonstration Event 4-H Talent Show Other? Educational Experiences: Pinewood Derby 4-H Family Fun Night Family Board Game Night Other?

14 Project Central Committee: The Project Central Committee will be responsible for planning and organizing countywide project related workshops, events and activities. Awards/Scholarships/Educational Trips Committee: This is a combined committee that will further develop an awards program for 4-H members and volunteers, and direct the scholarship (Julie Duchow Scholarship) and educational trips (Space Camp, American Spirit, Citizenship Washington Focus, etc.) program for 4-H members. Camp Operations Committee: Provides oversight for camp programming and facilities and directs fundraising activities. Existing 4-H Committees: 4-H Activities and Recreation Committee 4-H Dog Committee 4-H Horse Committee 4-H Dairy Committee 4-H Camp Operations Committee 4-H Teen Ambassadors 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Committee Top Concerns: Fair Tickets will still be earned for attending the above scheduled dates. No more that 10 will be awarded per club. New Committee which may replace one of the existing committees will report out at the Leaders Association Meetings. Board Elections. Nominations will be held in September. Ballots will be send out via to Leader Association members. Board will still install at the November meeting.

15 County Fair Judges Training Webinar March 26, :00 8:00 PM All communication will be via . After you are registered, the PowerPoint and the call-in information for the program will be ed to you. Registration Form Please print all information neatly. Name Address Phone Registration fee is $15.00 per person. Please make your check payable to: UW-Extension. Please mail your completed registration and check to the address below so that we receive them by March 16. Lynn Pfeiffer 436 Lowell Center 610 Langdon Street Madison WI If you have questions, please contact Pam Hobson at (608) or An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to the training before the registration deadline.

16 Wisconsin Southdown Association 2018 Southdown Ewe Lamb Award Purpose: To promote youth involvement with Southdown sheep in Wisconsin by awarding youth with a quality registered ewe lamb to begin their flocks. Who is Eligible? 1. Wisconsin youth ages enrolled in 4-H or FFA who do not already own Southdown sheep. Requirements/Rules: 1. A written application must be submitted to the Wisconsin Southdown Association. Application materials are presented on page 2. Mail application materials postmarked by March 15, 2018 to Kelly Vierck, N5690 County Road M, Juneau, WI or ed to rosehillsouthdowns@gmail.com. 2. Applications will be reviewed by a Wisconsin Southdown Association appointed committee. Winner(s) will be selected based on quality of the application materials. The number of winners will be determined by the number of ewes donated in that year. 3. The top applicants selected will be contacted by the Wisconsin Southdown Association Board of Directors for a phone interview, which will finalize the selection of the winners. 4. Winner(s) will be announced and animal(s) awarded at the Wisconsin Southdown Stars Sale & Symposium in April. Winner(s) will be contacted prior to the Sale and must be in attendance in order to receive the ewe lamb(s). Each winner will receive individual instruction on feeding and care of the ewe lamb and a mentor will be introduced who can be contacted any time for information and assistance. The mentor will report back to the Wisconsin Southdown Association from time to time on the progress of the winner in raising his or her ewe lamb. 5. The winner(s) of ewe lambs agree to maintain and raise their animals in clean facilities and provide appropriate care. The ewe lamb must receive proper annual vaccinations and receive deworming and necessary medications to maintain and assure good health. The ewe lamb must also receive proper nutrition (grain, supplement, hay, mineral and pasture) in order for it to grow to its full potential. 6. Each winner will be required to make a written progress report to the Wisconsin Southdown Association along with pictures of the ewe lamb due September 1, The ewe lamb must be shown at a minimum of 2 shows such as a local, county, or state fair or the Spring Preview or Sheep and Wool Festival shows. 7. Failure on the part of the youth who wins an ewe lamb to maintain it in good health, provide proper nutrition and good animal husbandry care will result in forfeiture of the ewe lamb back to the Wisconsin Southdown Association. All costs associated with feeding, caring and showing the ewe lamb are the sole responsibility of the youth winner. The Wisconsin Southdown Association assumes no responsibility or liability for the animal once it is delivered to the winner and is not required to replace the animal in the event of death.

17 Wisconsin Southdown Association Southdown Ewe Lamb Award Application Name: Age: Address: City, State, Zip: County: Telephone: Do you currently raise sheep? If yes, what breed Number of Years: Name of 4-H Club or FFA Chapter of which you are a member: The following must be attached to your application: 1. Essay by applicant A written essay, not to exceed two (2) pages, must accompany the application discussing the following: A. Why you are interested in Southdown sheep. B. Description of your livestock background. C. If you have sheep, describe your flock. D. Description of facilities and feed sources available for your Southdown sheep project. E. Describe your present, past and future sheep activities (showing, clubs, etc.). If this is your first lamb, what are your plans for this ewe? F. Description of what you desire to be doing 10 years from now, including your career ambitions and goals for your sheep project. G. Briefly discuss how a Southdown ewe will help you achieve your personal goals. 2. Letter of support from parent or guardian must verify the following: A. You will be able to assist with the time, finances, and encouragement that may be required for a successful experience with Southdown sheep. B. Appropriate facilities and feed are available for maintaining a sheep project. 3. Letter of recommendation and membership verification from a 4-H, FFA or Sheep Project Leader. Include address, phone number and address where reference can be contacted.

18 4. Letter of recommendation from a person who is a non-relative. Include address, phone number and address where reference can be contacted. We have read the guidelines for this Southdown ewe lamb program and agree to abide by them if awarded an ewe lamb from the Wisconsin Southdown Association. Signature of applicant Signature of parent or guardian Date Mail application materials postmarked by March 15, 2018 to Kelly Vierck, N5690 County Road M, Juneau, WI or to rosehillsouthdowns@gmail.com.

19 East Twin River Outlaws Performance Trail Obstacle Challenge Memorial Day Weekend; May 26 28, 2018 Rain or Shine Located at Camp Tapawingo 915 Tapawingo Road Mishicot, WI Limited Camping Available, non-electric hook ups-$30/night or $75/weekend Registra on starts at 8:30 am Trail Course is open: 9:30 am 3pm (last horse/rider out on the trail by 2pm) Timed Obstacle Course opens at 9:30am Profits Suppor ng: Lakeshore Equine Trail Riders Camp Tapawingo Performance Posse 4 H Club Cabins Rental Available, sleeps 5-8 people- $40 (1 night) $110 (Weekend/3 days) Bathroom and Shower Facilities available at no charge. Camping Pre-Registration highly recommend through Eventbrite. Enjoy a day of beautiful scenic trails, cross and ride through the East Twin River, and expose your horse to numerous natural and artificial obstacles in a controlled environment. Saturday, May 26, 2018 OBSTACLE CLASSES 1.) Jr. Trail Obstacle Challenge 2.) Sr. Trail Obstacle Challenge 3.) Jr. Timed Obstacle Challenge 4.) Sr. Timed Obstacle Challenge *Ride the trail without the obstacles: Junior $10/Senior $15 Sunday, May 27, 2018 PONY EXPRESS OUTLAW CHALLENGE $15 one session or $25 for both 1st Session 9:00 AM 2nd Session 1:00 PM Pre Registra on Due: May 21, 2018 Day Of $ 20 $25 $25 $30 $10 $15 $15 $20 Find out more informa on about all of our obstacle challenges, event happenings & camping fun on our website at: h p:// & on our Facebook page: h ps:// Ages: (As of January 1st, 2018) Junior: 3rd grade 18 years old Senior: 19 and older Prizes will be awarded for top 5 in each class. Grand & Reserve Awards for overall highest scoring horse/rider in both Timed and Trail Obstacle on Saturday! Rules Current 12 month Coggins and copy to leave in office is required Must be 3rd grade and older No Stallions or alcoholic beverages SEI approved helmets required for all riders when mounted Closed toed shoes with a heel and long pants are required All horses must have a saddle and bridle No Pets Allowed!! Chairperson: Lacey Swetlik lacey.swetlik@my.uwrf.edu or Call/Text (920) Pre Registra on Informa on will be available on our Facebook page: h p:// or h ps:// east twin river outlaws performance horsetrail obstacle challenge ckets Food Stand and Raffle on site! Sponsored By: Manitowoc County 4 H Horse Project Please Clean Up A er Yourself! No horse una ended during your trail ride No refunds

20 Please make check payable to Camp TaPaWingo Camp Fee: $ I am a parent and I would like to be a chaperone. Receive $50 discount on your youth registration and you stay free! Limited to 1-2 adult chaperones per camp. More details will be mailed to you one week before class. Mail registration form & fees to: Camp TaPapWingo P.O.Box 935 Manitowoc, WI Financially Sponsored by: Quetions??? Call Wendi Holschbach at (920) or Wendi.holschbach@co.manitowoc.wi.us An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Do you plan to work on a farm? Does your son or daughter work on a farm during the summer? Do you hire youth to work for you during the year? Do these young people have adequate safety training? Accidents cause more deaths to individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 than all other causes combined. To help reduce accidents, a Tractor & Farm Safety Camp is being coordinated by UW-Extension Manitowoc County. The course focuses on the safety aspects of operating farm equipment and daily farm tasks. To complete the course, youth must attend all sessions and pass a written and a driving exam. Federal law requires that youth younger than 16 years must be certified before being hired to work with tractors and tractor machinery. Effective May 1, 1996, state law mandated that no person may direct or permit a youth younger than 16 years of age to operate a farm tractor or self-propelled implement on a public road unless the youth has been certified as successfully completing a tractor and machinery certification course. Youth must be the minimum age of 12 by the first day of the Tractor & Farm Safety Camp in order to register. Teenagers who drive a tractor for their parents may still do so without the formal training program as long as they do not operate the tractor on a public road. The law also does not apply to situations where a youth is driving a tractor and implement directly across (perpendicular to) a public road. If you intend to hire any teenagers on your farm, make sure that they enroll in this course for your protection as well as theirs. There are penalties for not complying with the law. Also, some insurance companies have indicated that, technically, they cannot cover an accident to an untrained youth According to the U.S. Department of Labor, farm tractor accidents cause more fatalities than any other type of accident on the farm. Accidents involving farm tractors result in about 270 deaths annually in the U.S. Don t be a statistic! Get your certification now! 2018 Tractor & Farm Safety Camps April 6-8 or April Held at: Camp TaPaWingo 915 W. TaPaWingo Rd. Mishicot, WI Sponsored by: Manitowoc and Sheboygan

21 Tractor & Farm Safety Camps April 6-8, 2018 or April 27-29, 2018 Cost: $195 per person Registration Deadline: March 23 or April 13 Depending on class sign up. *Includes meals, lodging, all training materials, and 24 hours of class time. Open to any youth in Wisconsin Recommended: Six hours of driving practice prior to attending the course. Additional registration brochures available at: manitowoc.uwex.edu Program Begins: Friday April 6, or April 27, 5:00p.m. Program Ends: Sunday April 8, or April 29, Certificates are issued by the Manitowoc County UW-Extension office following successful completion of course. Federal law requires that youth under the age of 16 must be certified before being hired to work with any tractors and tractor machinery. Wisconsin Act 455 mandates any youth under the age of 16 cannot operate a farm tractor or selfpropelled farm implement on a public highway unless the youth has been certified as successfully completing this safety training course. Manitowoc County UW-Extension Tractor & Farm Safety Camp Registration Name Address City WI Zip Male Female DOB / / Please note, youth must be 12 years old on the first day of the camp. Please circle date for camp April 6-8, 2018 or April 27-29, 2018 Parent/Guardian Printed Name: Signature: Phone: ( ) Alternate #: ( ) Over

22 JULIE DUCHOW 4-H ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Two $500 Manitowoc County 4-H Endowment Fund scholarships are available to 4-H members and graduates who have not reached the age of 26 by the application due date. 2. Applicants must have participated in the Manitowoc County 4-H program for a minimum of 6 years, including the junior and senior years of high school. 3. Applicants may pursue any field of study at any accredited trade school, technical school, college or university. 4. The recipients must carry a minimum of twelve (12) undergraduate college credits or nine (9) graduate college credits per semester to be eligible for this scholarship. 5. An accumulative GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 must be maintained during post-secondary education. Upon receipt of a transcript of grades for the first semester of the current academic year and documentation that confirms continued enrollment, a check for the scholarship amount will be mailed directly to the school. 6. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a panel of community leaders who are not associated with the Manitowoc County 4-H program. 7. Applicants will be evaluated on scholastic achievement and past 4-H involvement to include: leadership, awards, community service and activities. 8. This scholarship is non-renewable. Students may apply for the scholarship more than once, but may only receive the scholarship once. 9. Applications incomplete in any way or submitted late will be automatically disqualified. APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1. Applications are due Friday, April 13, Return your completed application to: Manitowoc County 4-H, 4-H Endowment Scholarship, P.O. Box 935, Manitowoc, WI Use only the space provided and one (1) additional 8½ x 11 page, if necessary. 3. Personal reference forms are to be completed by two people unrelated to the applicant who are familiar with the applicant s abilities and experiences. The forms may be attached to the application or mailed directly to the above address. 4. Attach a copy of your high school transcript and transcripts from all universities, colleges, technical schools or trade schools you have attended. Applicants who have completed four semesters of postsecondary education do not need to submit a high school transcript. 1

23 JULIE DUCHOW 4-H ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM Name: Address: Phone: Date of Birth: / / Maiden name, if married Years in 4-H Name of Your 4-H Club This section is optional if you have completed four or more semesters of post-secondary study. High School Attended Date of Graduation GPA Academic Honors Received Other schools you have attended since graduating from high school: Name of School Dates Attended: GPA Academic Honors Received Name and address of the school you plan to attend: Have you been accepted? What are your career goals? 2

24 List 4-H leadership positions you have held on the club, county, district and state levels. Position Held Number of Years Level Describe your one most significant 4-H leadership experience. Please list any 4-H awards you have received. (club, county, state and national levels) 3

25 Please list the 4-H community service activities in which you participated while in high school or college. Activity No. of Years What 4-H activities have you participated in? (exchanges, Focus, counselor, dog and horse shows, style revue, forensics, etc.) # of yrs. # of yrs. 4

26 Describe your one most significant 4-H project or activity. Include the knowledge, skills and insights learned and your level of participation. Is there any other information you would like to share? I prepared this application myself and certify that the information is accurate. Signature of Applicant: Date: We reviewed this application and believe it to be correct. Signature of Parent/Guardian (if a minor): Date: PERSONAL REFERENCE FORM If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Manitowoc County UWEX/4-H Office at

27 Name of Scholarship Applicant Please rate the applicant on the following traits: Trait Responsibility Attitude Honesty Dependability Leadership Below Average Average Above Average Comments (optional) Please explain your overall reasons for supporting this candidate. Limit your answer to this space. Signature Relationship to Applicant Date This form may be attached to the application or mailed separately to: 4-H Endowment Scholarship, P.O. Box 935, Manitowoc, WI Or you may this form to: 6

28 Name of Scholarship Applicant Please rate the applicant on the following traits: Trait Responsibility Attitude Honesty Dependability Leadership Below Average Average Above Average Comments (optional) Please explain your overall reasons for supporting this candidate. Limit your answer to this space. Signature Relationship to Applicant Date This form may be attached to the application or mailed separately to: 4-H Endowment Scholarship, P.O. Box 935, Manitowoc, WI Or you may this form to: 7

29 Camp TaPaWingo 4319 Expo Drive, PO Box 935 Manitowoc, WI C O M E C E L E B R AT E.. Raffle Variety Pack For $25, you ll receive a variety pack of $25 worth of raffle tickets. The TaPaWingo packs are to be purchased the night of the banquet. Please indicate on the reservation form how many packets you will be purchasing. Camp TaPaWingo s 12th Annual Banquet A Place of Joy & Happiness The variety pack is a bundle of tickets to use at five specified raffles at the banquet. TaPaWingo Raffle Variety packs cannot be used for beverages or auction items. Donations... If you would like to contribute to Camp TaPaWingo s Banquet, please call Ruth Aebischer at or her at draebischer@outlook.com. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Thanks! April 14, 2018 At City Limits Doors open at 4:30 pm Dinner served at 6:00 pm

30 Ticket Raffles Reservation Form Fundraising Banquet Camp TaPaWingo will be celebrating it s 12th Annual Fundraising Banquet on April 14th at City Limits. Everyone is welcome to attend. All proceeds go to supporting Camp TaPaWingo s educational programming and operational needs. The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for youth 16 and under. Children under the age of 3 are free. Admission includes a family style dinner of chicken, sirloin tips, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and, of course, a delicious dessert. There will be a variety of raffles at the banquet that will appeal to everyone. Do you feel lucky? Place your name in the adult door prize box and have a chance to win one of the door prizes. Kids will also place their names in the children s door prize box where every child wins a prize. If you re an avid outdoors person, make sure to visit the outdoors raffle. If you re interested in animals, be sure to check out the project raffles. Do you like bird watching or gardening? The backyard raffle will be for you. There are silent auction items and many gift baskets. All sales are final. Table Captains Can you find 8 people to fill a table, including yourself and become a Table Captain? All tickets must be purchased at the same time to receive a $25 discount for a full table. Also please submit the name of the Table Captain and the other table attendees either on the reservation form or on a separate sheet. NOTE: Ambassadors, camp representatives, and youth (3 years old and younger) cannot be counted in a table of 8 for a discount. However, they can be included in the seating with your group table. Table Captain s Name Address Phone Names of other attendees at the table of 8 (attach another sheet if needed to list everyone and please indicate ages of youth attending). Ambassadors, Camp Reps., and 3 yr. olds cannot be counted in a table of 8 for the discount but can be seated with the group. Please indicate that on the reservation form or attached sheet(s).) # of raffle packets purchasing (night of banquet) # of Tables Reserving # of banquet tickets at the cost of $25 each =... $ # of youth (16 and under) tickets at the cost of $15 each =.. $ # of free seats for children 3 and under C O M E C E L E B R A T E.. Subtotal $ - Discount ($25 for each full table) $ Total amount enclosed $ Note: Tickets must be purchased by April 4, 2018 Make check or money order payable to Camp TaPaWingo. Mail reservation forms to: Ruth Aebischer Camp Banquet Committee Member W851 Aebischer Road Chilton, WI Phone: draebischer@outlook.com

31 Schedule (tentative) University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday, June 7 3 5:00pm 5 6:00pm 7 10:00pm Registration Pizza Party & Orientation Dairy Workshops Friday, June 8 7:00am Breakfast 8 11:30am Fitting Demo & Group Fitting 12 1:00pm Lunch 1 4:00pm Showmanship Fundamentals and Contest & Show Work Stations 4 6:00pm Dairy Workshops 6 7:00pm Dinner 7 10:00pm Activities 11:00pm Lights Out Saturday, June 9 Badger Dairy Camp is the best thing in summer for anyone who has an interest in the dairy industry. I loved the hands-on experiences and meeting new people. Now my sister and two others from my county are looking to attend next year! 7:00am 8 12:00pm 12 1:00pm 1 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm Breakfast Dairy Judging & Linear Workshops Lunch Dairy Judging Workshops Awards Dorm Check Out 2017 Badger Dairy Camp Supporters Platinum Level: $1000 and above Dane County Dairy Promotion Gold Level: $500 to $999 Andis Nasco International Inc. Foremost Farms USA Silver Level: $150 to $499 Ag Source/CRI Badgerland Financial International Protein Sires East Central Select Sires Vita Plus Corporation Udder Tech Inc. Milk Source Badger Dairy Camp Dairy Science Department 1675 Observatory Drive Madison, WI tinyurl.com/badgerdairycamp2018 APPLY NOW! JUNE 7-9, 2018 Sponsored by: UW- Extension UW- Madison Department of Dairy Science Badger Dairy Club

32 Camp Application Start Your Summer Right! Name Address Badger Dairy Camp is a 3-day summer camp for youth ages 12-18, filled with hands-on activities, workshops, and contest that incorporate learning, competition, and fun. Attending Badger Dairy Camp is a great opportunity for campers interested in solidifying their dairy fundamentals and those looking to try something new! Campers will experience the same atmosphere, facilities, and instruction that Badger judges do-the opportunity to experience a championship caliber Big Ten judging program. Join us this year for the twentieth annual Badger Dairy Camp that will surely be one of the highlights of the summer! Be sure to get your application in early as enrollment is limited! City, State, Zip County Telephone Age as of Jan. 1 Gender M Adult Shirt Size: S M L Level of Show Experience: Novice Intermediate XL F XXL Advanced Number of times attending Badger Dairy Camp I loved the fitting clinic! My group was so nice with sharing supplies and teaching me things I didn t know. About the Staff Medical Attendees of Badger Dairy Camp are instructed by faculty, staff and alumni of UW-Madison. Badger Dairy campers will have access to the University Health Services. Therefore, individual insurance coverage and emergency medical authorization is needed. Any medicines needed by campers must be turned in to the camp nurse at check in and picked up from the nurse when needed. Instructors include: Camp Director, Yanna Williams UW Madison Dairy Instructor Ted Halbach UW Madison Dairy Cattle Judging Coaches UW Veterinary School students Other UW Madison and UW Extension team members and dairy industry professionals Housing All overnight campers should report to the new Dejope residence hall for housing assignments. Dejope is located just off the shoreline of Lake Mendota on the beautiful University of Wisconsin campus. The residence hall is within walking distance of all Badger Dairy Camp activities. Badger Dairy Club camp counselors will supervise Camp residence halls. Meals will be served at Dejope s Four Lakes Market dining facility. Rules Individuals are required to comply with the rules and regulations of the University of Wisconsin and University Housing. Any camper who does not abide by these rules may be dismissed with no refund. What to Bring Campers need to bring, in addition to normal clothing items: clipping clothing, work shoes, clipping and fitting supplies if available, white show pants, towels, toiletries and clothing for sports activities (volleyball, tennis and basketball courts on-site). Each dorm room contains a small refrigerator so campers are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks. I approve of my child s attendance at Badger Dairy Camp and certify that within the past two years he/she has had a physical examination and is in good health and able to participate in all camp activities. If medical attention is re quired for illness or injury while attending camp, I give my permission for such care. In consideration of my child s participation in this camp, I hereby release the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability arising out of any injury or illness my child incurs while participating in camp activities. I understand the activity in which he/she will be involved. I understand that participation is voluntary and I choose freely to have my child participate. I understand that the camp provides limited accident insurance, which is primary on the first $1000 and excess up to $5000. Campers are encouraged to have their own health insurance as accident insurance provided by the University is limited. I understand that any youth who does not abide by camp rules and regulations is subject to dismissal without reimbursement or recourse and any damage to facilities will be assessed to those responsible. I understand that the tuition for Badger Dairy Camp is $115. Enclosed is a $65 nonrefundable reservation fee. The reservation fee will apply to the camp tuition, and the balance will be paid at camp check-in. All checks should be made payable to Badger Dairy Camp/UW-Madison. I understand that the University may take photographs and or videos of camp participants and activities. I agree that the University of Wisconsin-Madison shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and or videos relating to the promotion of future camps. I relinquish all rights that I may claim in relation to the use of said photographs. Insurance: I am covered by Are there restrictions on your participation? No Yes (If yes, explain on a separate sheet.) Signature of Parent or Guardian Printed Name of Parent or Guardian Send this form and $65 deposit to: Badger Dairy Camp Att: Yanna Williams UW-Madison Dairy Science Department 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI Roomate Request: APPLICATION DEADLINE : April or when 100 applications have been received

33 10 TH ANNUAL ARLINGTON SHEEP DAY and WISCONSIN SHEEP BREEDERS COOPERATIVE 2018 BANQUET, RECOGNITION PROGRAM & ANNUAL MEETING Saturday, March 10, 2018 Public Events Facility, Arlington Agricultural Research Station 9:00 a.m. Registration - Public Events Facility 9:30 Welcome Public Events Facility 9:45 Producer s Role to Ensure Quality Lamb Dr. Travis Hoffman, Extension Sheep Specialist with North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota led to 2015 US National Lamb Quality Audit. He will share his experiences on how lamb is perceived within retail and foodservice sectors and identify opportunities for producers to improve lamb quality. 10:30 Why d he die Dr. Kay Nelson, DVM UW Madison and Dr. Annette Gendron-Fitzpatrick, Director of Pathology UW Madison, will discuss lamb health issues and diagnosis included a demonstration on lamb necropsy. 11:15 - Break 11:30 Cost of Production and Marketing Strategies for Producers Dr. Travis Hoffman will provide an interactive look at how we can evaluate decisions that impact profitability via input costs and potential revenue generating income. 12:15 p.m. - Adjourn morning program 12:30 - Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Banquet Sheep Unit 9:45 Sharpen Your Skillathon and Judging Skills. Intended for youth sheep project members and interested parents Bernie O Rourke and Alissa Grenawalt, UW Madison Animal Sciences Department, will discuss skillathon and sheep judging opportunities. A mock contest will also be prepared. This session will give participants some training that can help with competing at other events through the summer and into the fall, including the annual event held in conjunction with the WSBC Sheep and Wool Festival in September. Noon Return to Public Events Facility 1:30 - Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 2018 Recognition Program & Annual Meeting Arlington Sheep Day is sponsored by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Cooperative Extension of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative. For more information on the 10 th Annual Arlington Sheep Day, contact Todd Taylor ( , toddtaylor@wisc.edu) or Bernie O Rourke ( , borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu) For more information on the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Annual Meeting & Recognition Banquet or membership to the WSBC, contact Jill Alf, Executive Secretary ( , wisbc@centurytel.net)

34 Directions Public Events Facility, Arlington Agricultural Research Station N695 Hopkins Rd., Arlington, WI Directions: The Public Events Facility is located east of Interstate Hwy 90 and west of State Hwy 51 approximately 14 miles north of the east side of Madison, WI. Arriving from the south on I 90: Exit at DeForest (Hwy V). Go left (west) on Hwy V over I 90. Take first right (north) onto Hwy I. Go north on Hwy I approximately 4 miles to Hwy K. Turn right (east) onto Hwy K. Go approximately 2 miles on Hwy K and turn right (south) onto Hopkins Rd. Go approximately ½ mile to Public Events Building. Arriving from the north on I 90: Exit at Arlington (Hwy 60). Go right (east) on Hwy 60 approximately 3.5 miles. On the west side of Arlington, turn right (south) on Hwy I and go approximately 2 miles to Hwy K. Turn left (east) onto Hwy K. Go approximately 2 miles on Hwy K and turn right (south) onto Hopkins Rd. Go approximately ½ mile to Public Events Building.