4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

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1 June 2018 Cloverline 1 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Archery Program NEW Arts Camp Dairy Breakfast Fair News Foods & Clothing Revue Plant & Soil Science Day YQCA Training and much more! Our house is smack dab in the middle of a block with a lot of young families. It s not uncommon to see scores of kids riding bikes, scooters and skateboards up and down our block. We often see little legs being pulled by a brute of a dog on its walk. We hear the screams of joy and laughter that come from those outdoor games. And we also hear the screams of pain and fright when someone takes a digger in the alley. I ve learned to take stock in a variety of Band Aids. With a lot of summer plans come a lot of bumps and bruises and even some disappointments. People get sick, kids break bones, the weather gets nasty and sometimes the car breaks down. Our plans get pushed to the side or even forgotten while we handle those quick emergencies. How you show your resiliency in those times can be a great lesson for your kids. We are quick to tell them to get up, shake it off and try again, but do we model that behavior for ourselves? Showing them how we calmly handle adversity gives them the tools to bounce back quicker from their own disappointments. I certainly hope this summer doesn t give you or your family any lemons. But if it does, what a wonderful opportunity to make some lemonade. Have a beautiful June! Emily Crook Youth and Family Educator UW Extension, La Crosse County

2 June 2018 Cloverline 2 Plant & Soil Science Day When: Tuesday, July 10th from 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Where: Waushara County Fairgrounds (513 S Fair St., Wautoma, WI 54982) Contact: Chuck Prissel, or charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu Youth in grades 3 13 can test their knowledge about plants while learning how to judge and identify a variety of plant specimens. Registration is due Friday, June 22nd and can be found online at soil science/. Dairy Breakfast Leaders Board Meeting The 4 H Adult Leaders Board will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. in Hamilton Town Hall (N5105 Leonard St. N.) in West Salem. There will be an open forum at 6:45 p.m. for anyone wishing to address the committee. V.I.P. Training The next Volunteer in Preparation (V.I.P.) Training will be held on Monday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the UW Extension office (212 6th St. N Room 2208, La Crosse, WI 54601). If you are a new volunteer or have been contacted about needing this training, here is your chance! Registration is appreciated at or LaCrosseCounty4H@lacrossecounty.org. Club Booths The 2018 theme for La Crosse Interstate Fair Club Booths is 4 H Join the Fun! The booth s main focus should be around recruitment for your individual club. All clubs are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. A club booth is a great way to promote yourself as well as La Crosse County 4 H! Remember, simply enter your club s booth as a fair entry. No separate sign up needs to be turned in to the UW Extension office. Visit the online Exhibitor Handbook at assets/docs/junior_dept_32_ _Booths pdf for more details. Help is still needed for the La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast on Saturday, June 16th from 6:00 11:00 a.m. at Creamery Creek Holsteins, LLC (W1250 Cty Rd U) in Bangor. There is a need for breakfast workers to help out in various shifts as well as hosts for a 4 H informational booth. If you are interested in representing 4 H and your club, or for more information, please contact Melissa Schaub at or lacrossecountydairybreakfast@gmail.com. Tractor Safety Certification When: Monday, June 18th Wednesday, June 20th from 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Where: Barney Center, 1000 E. Montgomery St., Sparta, WI Who: Youth 12 years & older wishing to operate tractors and farm machinery for hire or on public roads Cost: $30.00 Contact: Bill Halfman, Participants must attend all 3 days of training and come prepared with a bag lunch, closed toe shoes and appropriate attire for weather and operating machinery. The course is taught at a year old level. To become certified, youth must pass a written and driving exam. Registrations are due by Monday, June 11th and must consist of the registration form, activity waiver and payment of $30 per youth. Visit tractor machinery safety certification/ for more information and forms.

3 June 2018 Cloverline 3 Super Summer STEM Spectacular When: Thursday, August 2nd Sunday, August 5th Where: Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Who: Youth ages 9 13 who have a parent, guardian or sibling in any branch of the military Cost: $100 Contact: Sue Curtis, or sue.curtis@ces.uwex.edu Do you want to add some excitement to your summer? Campers will delve into robotics, aerospace, insect collection and more! You ll spend time with other military kids canoeing, swimming and exploring Black Hawk Island. Registration is due by Sunday, July 1st. For forms and more information, please visit fyi.uwex.edu/wiomk/camping programs/. N.E.W. High Protein Show When: Friday, June 15th Saturday, June 16th Where: Outagamie County Fairgrounds, Seymour, WI Cost: $15.00 per head from June 2nd 7th; $25.00 per head from June 8th 14th Contact: Kelly Holewinski, , parkviewdairy@gmail.com This show is open to the following registered dairy cattle breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn. Youth Showmanship will begin Friday evening and breed classes will begin on Saturday morning. YQCA Training When: Tuesday, June 5th from 5:00 6:30 p.m. Where: Bangor High School, th Ave S, Bangor, WI Who: Youth ages 8 18 (19 21 year olds must take training online) Cost: $3.00 (Leaders Board will reimburse face to face and online session fees if presented with a receipt or invoice) Registration: Registration must be done online at Login. Fee must be paid at the time of registration. YQCA training is required in order to exhibit Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep and Swine at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair. YQCA training is required for youth planning on selling their Swine for the 2018 La Crosse Interstate Fair. Pork Producer s Twilight Meeting When: Monday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m. Where: La Crosse County Interstate Fairgrounds (N4985 Cty Rd M, West Salem, WI 54669) RSVP: Jim Gilster, or jgilster@outlook.com This meeting counts as an education session for youth selling their animals at this year s Fair! New Swine families should plan on attending to get more information on Fair exhibits, requirements and making sure you re registered for the correct projects. Jr. Livestock Committee Notes Be aware that YQCA training is required for the La Crosse Interstate Fair for the Swine project only if youth are planning on selling their animal(s). YQCA training is required for State Fair for the Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine projects. YQCA completion certificate copies from online courses should be mailed to Colene Miller (address below) to receive credit for the course. Don t forget youth exhibitors must attend two educational sessions if they are planning on selling their animals at the La Crosse Interstate Fair. Educational session forms should be mailed to Colene Miller to receive credit: Colene Miller, Secretary N5909 McKinley Valley Rd West Salem, WI 54669

4 June 2018 Cloverline 4 Swine Weigh-In When: Wednesday, July 18th from 12:00 2:00 p.m. Where: La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem New this year: The Swine event will be a terminal show. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mike Gilster at Horse Project News The State 4 H Hunter & Dressage Show will be held on Friday, June 22nd Sunday, June 24th at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, WI. This show will include the Over Fences Clinic, Dressage Clinic, Handy Hunter, and Dressage Show over the course of the weekend. For questions or more information, please contact Jackie Krieglstein at or jackiekrieglstein@gmail.com. The next Horse Project meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in West Salem. Drill Team practices are scheduled for Mondays, June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in West Salem. All practices will be on horse. NEW - Archery Program It s not too late to get your 2 archery sessions in to be able to participate in the Archery Competition at the 2018 La Crosse Interstate Fair! Arrows in the Square in Holmen, WI is offering 2 sessions to gauge interest for an additional program next year. Sessions will be held at Arrows in the Square (N7681 Casberg Coulee Rd., Holmen, WI 54636) at your registered time of 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., or 10:00 a.m. The program will run on Saturday, June 23rd and Saturday, July 14th. Safety will be emphasized; thus, all youth will participate in a safety session at the start of the first session. Do you have a friend interested in shooting, but they re not in 4 H? Invite them to participate registration is open to community members! Participants must be in at least 3rd grade to participate and be committed to attending both sessions. Registration is now available! To register, please fill out the registration form at lacrosse.uwex.edu/4 h youth development/eventsactivities/shooting sports/ and return it to the UW Extension office with payment by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14th. Please note that this program is anticipated to fill up fast and spots will not be held without received payment. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. For questions, please contact the UW Extension office at or LaCrosseCounty4H@lacrossecounty.org. 4-H All Star Summer Shootout When: Sunday, July 8th Where: Shawano Gun Club, N6695 Chic a watha Court, Shawano, WI Come join 4 H youth from all over the state as they show off their Shooting Sports skills in the following disciplines: Trap Shooting, Hunt and Cover Shotgun, Pistol, Rifle, Air Rifle and Wildlife Conservation. More information is to come! Registration is due by Tuesday, July 3rd and can be found online at annual shawano county all star summer shootout/. For more information, contact Troy Edwards at edwardst@shawanoschools.com.

5 June 2018 Cloverline 5 WI 4-H Foundation Art Contest NEW The Wisconsin 4 H Foundation is excited to announce a brand new event called Celebrate the Arts to be held in October, and will include an auction and reception to support, celebrate and network with arts programming supporters and prospects. Proceeds from the event will be invested in the Talent Endowment for 4 H art programs. To make this event successful, Wisconsin 4 H Foundation is sponsoring an Arts Contest! Participants must be 4 H members. All art must fit into or use the theme Head, Heart, Hands, Health. The contest will be divided into 4 categories: 1. Drawing (any medium) Maximum size 2 X 3 Unframed but may be mounted on foam or matt board Original art only, no kits Must be signed and dated on the front by the artist in the lower right corner, if possible 2. Painting (watercolor, acrylic or oil) Maximum size 2 X 3 Unframed but may be mounted on foam or matt board (or nothing if on canvas) Original art only, no kits Must be signed and dated on the front by the artist in the lower right corner, if possible 3. Paper or Fiber Art Maximum size 2 X 3 Unframed but may be mounted on foam or matt board Original art is preferred Signed and dated by the artist on the front, if possible 4. Photography Black and white or color prints 8 X 10 or 11 X 17 only Unframed but may be mounted on foam or matt board Must be signed and dated on the front by the artist in the lower right corner, if possible 1st and 2nd place in each category will receive cash awards, as well as a Best in Show award. Entries will be accepted on Monday, June 25th from 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. at Sellery Hall on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus. Entries can be delivered by the artist, a representative or member of county delegation attending the WI 4 H & Youth Conference. Any item not picked up at the conclusion of the conference will NOT be returned to the artist. All items must have the following information printed on or firmly attached to the back of the art: artist s name, address, (if available), phone number, county, club name, club leader s name, grade, brief description (100 words or less) of the inspiration for the piece and a brief statement (100 words or less) about what 4 H means to the artist. The 1st and 2nd place items in each category will become the property of the Wisconsin 4 H Foundation and will not be returned. These top 2 entries in each category will be sold at Celebrate the Arts. The Celebrate the Arts event will be held at the Brittingham House in Madison, WI on Saturday, October 13th from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Artists of the winning pieces will be invited to attend the event to present their artwork at the auction. We are looking forward to showcasing Wisconsin 4 H members artistic and creative masterpieces at the WI 4 H & Youth Conference Arts Contest in June! If you have any questions about the Arts Contest and Celebrate the Arts Event, please contact Amber at amber.rehberg@ces.uwex.edu or Arts Camp When: Saturday, October 6th Sunday, October 7th Where: Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Arts Camp is a camp for 4 Hers in grades 6 8 that supports youth as they rotate through sessions on photography, music, drama, visual arts, communications and more! Older youth interested in being counselors must apply in 4HOnline by Friday, June 15th. Campers and adult advisors must apply by Monday, August 20th. For more information, visit camp more info/.

6 June 2018 Cloverline 6 Favorite Foods Revue When: Friday, June 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: La Crosse County Administrative Center Atrium (212 6th St. N, La Crosse) Foods & Nutrition, Cake Decorating, Cloverbud and Exploring members: It s time to showcase what you have learned in your project(s)! Youth will be judged on their answers to questions regarding appropriate knowledge of the My Plate dietary guidelines, food preparation and nutritional value of the food as well as their selection and appearance of the table setting and food display. Registration is due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 7th to the UW Extension office. For all the rules, details and a registration form, visit lacrosse.uwex.edu/4 h youth development/events activities/foods clothing revue/. Clothing Revue When: Thursday, June 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: La Crosse County Administrative Center Basement (212 6th St. N, La Crosse) Attention all members enrolled in Crocheting, Clothing, Consumer Savvy, Cloverbud and Exploring projects: you are invited to showcase what you have learned in your project(s) this year! Participants will be required to model one of their entries at the La Crosse Interstate Fair on Wednesday, July 18th at 5:00 p.m. (practice at 4:30 p.m.). Registration is due by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11th to the UW Extension office. For all the rules, details and a registration form, visit lacrosse.uwex.edu/4 h youth development/events activities/foods clothing revue/. Important Dates June 1st Online entries window open June 15th Paper entries due June 16th 29th Paper entries accepted with $10 late fee June 29th Entry close (paper & online) July 10th Fair Clean Up Night July 17th Evening exhibit drop off July 18th 22nd La Crosse Interstate Fair July 23rd Livestock Barn Clean Up August 24th Fair Premium checks will be ready Fair Entry Process The Ag Society is again waiving the entry fee for both Junior and Open class exhibitors as a courtesy for utilizing the online system. Late fees will still apply! No changes, additions or entries will be accepted after Friday, June 29th. To submit any entry changes, please visit _online_entries and fill out the Tag Correction Form. The Premium Guide is available online at H Clubs and FFA Chapters receive 1 complimentary copy. Additional copies are available for $5. Contact Marla Stello at stellomj@hotmail.com to make arrangements to purchase. Please contact the La Crosse County Ag Society at lacrosseinterstatefair@yahoo.com with any Fair questions. A full list of rules and details on the entry process can be found online. Project related questions should be directed to the UW Extension office at or LaCrosseCounty4H@lacrossecounty.org. Volunteers Needed In order to make the Fair a success, it takes many volunteers including clerks, exhibit displayers and building monitors. For more information on how you can lend a helping hand this year, please contact Carlie Scriver at carlie.scriver@yahoo.com.

7 June 2018 Cloverline 7 Get Involved! This month, 8 of our youth leaders are headed to Madison, WI for the Wisconsin 4 H & Youth Conference a program devoted to giving youth leadership experiences as well as life skills related to their passions. Congratulations Autumn Beyer, Jack Gauger, Sadie Jansson, Gretchen Kelley, Mikalee Kelley, Mathea Markofski, Drew McDonald and Annabelle Yusten! Ambassadors will be present at the June Dairy Breakfast, Fair and even the Fairest of the Fair competition. Be sure to stop by these events to find out what being a 4 H Ambassador is all about! Another Ambassador is planning an awesome adventure for 4 H families to take a trip to the Minnesota State Fair. Ambassador applications for the H enrollment year will be available in August. We have an exciting year coming up for youth leaders and to be one, you just have to get involved. Raise your hand and step up to be an officer for your club. Apply to be an Ambassador and help represent our county at some really cool events. Having these experiences is guaranteed to change your life in great ways. Keep reading the Cloverline! June 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 June Dairy Days (1st 3rd) 4 H Loggers Night 3 4 Pork Producers Twilight Mtg 5 YQCA Training 6 7 Foods Revue Entries Due 8 9 V.I.P. Training Clothing Revue Entries Due Tractor Safety Regis. Due Tractor Safety (18th 20th) Leaders Board Mtg Archery Regis. Due Horse Project Mtg 21 Clothing Revue WI 4 H & Youth Conference (25th 28th) Summer Camp (15th 18th) 22 Foods Revue Plant & Soil Science Day Regis. Due La Crosse Interstate Fair Entries Due La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast 23 Archery Program 30

8 June 2018 Cloverline 8 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION United States Department of Agriculture U.S. POSTAGE PAID University of Wisconsin Extension LA CROSSE, WI La Crosse County Offices PERMIT NO th St. N Suite 2200 La Crosse, WI La Crosse County Cloverline Newsletter The Cloverline 4-H Newsletter is produced monthly by the La Crosse County UW-Extension Office, 212 6th St. N. Suite 2200, La Crosse, WI, in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison, WI. Wisconsin Relay H Contact Information: LaCrosseCounty4H@lacrossecounty.org (fax) The Cloverline can be found in color and with hyperlinks online at or 4HOnline. We thank all who volunteer their time and talents to contribute to this newsletter. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity. For communicative accommodations in languages other than English, please contact languageaccess@ces.uwex.edu. For communicative accommodations based on a disability, please contact oedi@uwex.uwc.edu.