CLOVER POWER PRESS. I hope to see you at the National 4-H Week events! Interim 4-H Youth Development Educator Richland County

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1 CLOVER POWER PRESS Richland County Extension Office October 2016 Richland County UW Extension Service Phone: Fax: Facebook RichlandCounty4H Richland County UW Extension Wisconsin 4-H Website Karleen Craddock Interim 4-H Youth Dev. Educator Sandy Campbell, Administrative Secretary Congratulations to all 4-H members who exhibited at the Richland County Fair! This year s fair theme We Are The Richland County Fair became very appropriate as everyone worked together to make it happen. From the hourly meetings by the Fair Committee and superintendents to assess flooding and updating the schedule for when exhibits could arrive to everyone who assisted with the cleaning out and sanitizing of the barns to Ron Fruit s broadcasts keeping everyone informed to all of the parents and exhibitors who were flexible and made the best of the challenges.the 2016 Richland County Fair is one we will not soon forget! What s next? The first week in October is National 4-H Week! Here is a sneak peek: October 1 Discover 4-H! Open House, 11:00-1:00pm, Brewer Public Library October 1 - Canyon of Lights Parade Look for the 4-H Floats! October 5 4-H Share Night at Culvers, 4:00-8:00pm October 7 Wear a 4-H T-Shirt Day! October 8 Road Rally New this year-we will have a 4-H Geocaching event. There will also be the medallion hunt See inside this newsletter for more ways you can join in the celebration. I hope to see you at the National 4-H Week events! Karleen Craddock Interim 4-H Youth Development Educator Richland County University of Wisconsin, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Counties Cooperating University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. 1

2 2016 RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR CARLETTA HEIDE STAGE DEDICATION A special dedication was held this year at the County Fair honoring and remembering Carletta Heide, who passed away in May. She left a valuable legacy behind in all that she had done for Richland County 4-H, our schools and our community. Carletta was a CDS teacher, a 4-H member as a youth and a 4-H leader in her adult life as well as having served on the Richland County 4-H Leaders Board, the Richland County Fairgrounds Improvement Committee and so many other numerous community organizations as well. She always put the best interest of kids at the forefront. So it was only appropriate that the stage in the Connection Building be named in her honor. A beautiful sign designed and built by David Ewing was unveiled at the dedication and just like Carletta, it is grand and glorious. RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Each year lifetime achievement awards are presented by WRCO and the Richland County Fair to individuals whose work and contributions have made Richland County a better place to live, work and grow. This year there were three recipients honored for this award. Buena Anderson Buena Anderson has been a 4-H leader for 57 years and served as general leader of the Gault Hollow Livewires and the Boaz Boosters 4-H Clubs. She continues to be a clothing project leader for the Boaz Boosters clothing members. Buena, a very talented and giving person, has shared her knowledge and taught many 4-H ers the fine art of sewing along with other projects that did not have a leader. Her contribution to the Richland County youth, her church and community was never ending, always there to teach and lend a hand. John Turgasen John Turgasen was a 4-H member as a youth in the Sabin Livewires 4-H Club and he continued to be involved in 4-H with his own children and grandchildren. He was the dairy project leader for the Sabin Livewires, giving of his time and knowledge for the many aspiring young future farmers; and he served as dairy superintendent for the county fair for 38 years. Sandy Campbell Sandy Campbell has been part of Richland County 4-H for 46 years. She started as a member of the Boaz Boosters, the club she now has been the general leader for 37 years. Sandy is also known for work in the Richland County Extension Office, where she has served the 4-H Program since However, it is her dedication and passion to the values of 4-H and the Richland County Fair that go above and beyond her duties at the office that make Sandy Campbell such a deserving recipient of the lifetime achievement award. RECOGNITION CORNER Thank you to..there are not enough words to express our thanks for all the fair exhibitors, parents and leaders, as well as everyone (fair superintendents, helpers, Fair Board, Carla Doudna) that worked so hard to make the county fair a great success. Special thanks to EVERYONE who helped clean up after the flooding and get the barns ready for animals to be entered!.all the trophy and award sponsors for their generous donations. If you were a trophy/award recipient, be sure to send a written thank you note to your sponsor. A thank you note goes a long way in showing your appreciation!.to Badgerland Financial and Ty Martin & Dan Crary for sponsoring the Richland County 4-H Milk Booth! And to our Milk Booth Committee who did such a great job of promoting the milk booth, they sold out by 1 p.m. on Sunday! All funds raised go to the Richland County 4-H Program!...to everyone who helped with the beautification project at the Richland County Fairgrounds this past summer, from planting flowers, building the rock wall for the 4-H garden area, weed eating, painting the 4-H building sign, to painting the Livestock and Avery E. Marshall buildings, fences, wash racks, and hand railings, - you all made a difference! Many compliments were given on how nice the grounds looked this year! There s more to do next spring and looking forward to the team effort to get it done!.to all the 4-H clubs for watching the exhibit halls and working at the Milk Booth! Thank you, thank you!.to the Richland Locker Plant for hosting the Carcass Show and providing a wonderful lunch!.to the Meat Animal Sale Committee, to the buyers, Ron & Beth Fruit of WRCO, and all the volunteers that make the sale happened for their support of our youth! If there is a special person or organization that any 4-H member or club would like to thank, submit a 2-5 sentence thank you by to Karleen or Sandy at karleen.craddock@ces.uwex.edu or sandy.campbell@ces.uwex.edu to have published in the next Clover Power Recognition Corner. 2

3 NATIONAL 4-H WEEK OCTOBER 2-8, 2016 Discover 4-H! Open House Saturday, October 1 st 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Brewer Public Library Invite a friend to Discover 4-H! It is a great time to encourage your friends to join 4-H. There will be hands-on 4-H project activities and an opportunity to win prizes! The 4-H Ambassadors will be talking with families about how they can get involved in 4-H. Kick off National 4-H Week at Discover 4-H! CULVER S SHARE NIGHT October 5, 4-8 p.m. Richland Co. 4-H Leaders Assoc. Come let our 4-H Leaders Association board members serve YOU at Culver s Share Night! All proceeds will benefit the Richland Co. 4-H Scholarship Fund! Your support will be greatly appreciated! Flood Facebook Challenge...have someone take a picture of you with your favorite 4-H project. Hold up a sign that says I Am...4-H Proud or We Are...Richland County 4-H. Make sure you tag Richland County 4-H in each picture. First Baby Born The first baby born during National 4-H Week - October will be presented with a 4-H Gift Basket! SHOW YOUR 4-H SPIRIT. Wear your 4-H T-shirt on Friday, October 7th! Then take a selfie and submit your photo to Karleen Craddock, Interim 4-H Youth Development Educator at karleen.craddock@ces.uwex.edu Richland County 4-H Facebook Page...every day a fun and different question will be posted for everyone to interact with. Make sure you check and reply daily! Did you know. Research shows 4-H youth excel! The leadership experiences and adult mentoring young people receive through their participation in 4-H plays a vital role in helping them achieve future life successes. 4-Hers are nearly four times more likely to make contributions to their communities 4-H members are nearly two times more likely to make healthier choices and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors 4-H participants are 1.5 times more likely to report high engagement in school than youth in other out of school programs Source: The Positive Development of Youth, Tufts University Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development

4 NATIONAL 4-H WEEK OCTOBER 2-8, H ROAD RALLY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1 P.M. Meet at the Richland County Extension Office parking lot Open to Everyone! Get a group together and be ready for an adventure! Cost is $5 per car and is a fundraiser for the Richland Co. 4-H Jr. Leaders Assoc. Suggested things to bring: pencils, pens, colors, map, and a sense of direction - OH! And a full tank of gas! What is a road rally you ask? It is a fun family event! It is suggested that you have a maximum number of people per vehicle, think of it as the more the merrier (with safety in mind). At the start your mileage will be recorded and at your designated departure time, you will be handed an envelope with a list of questions and directions (ie. it may say turn right at the house with the blue door). At times you will have to park and get out of your vehicle to find the answer to one of the trivia questions, other times you will be able to just drive by. Average speed is about 40 mph and you will be exploring a majority of the county! What a great way to view all the autumn scenery!! Everyone will end at the same location and when you reach the destination, your mileage and time will be recorded. There will be penalties for wrong answers, too many or to few miles, and too little or too much time. Be prepared for lots of laughter, Ah-ha moments and maybe just a little bit of yelling in the vehicle! MEDALLION HUNT A medallion will be hidden somewhere in Richland County. Beginning on Monday, October 3rd, one clue will be released each day until the medallion is found. Check each day as the clues build on each other. Clues can be found at: - WRCO Radio - Richland County 4-H Facebook page - Richland County Extension Office. If you find the medallion, please call Karleen or Sandy at the Extension Office, Bring it to the Extension Office for a Hall of Fame Picture and prize bag! Happy Hunting!! NEW THIS YEAR. GEOCACHING!! This is something new this year in celebration of National 4-H Week! A treasure box will be hidden somewhere in Richland County. This is open to Richland Co. 4-H members only. On Monday, October 3, the coordinate will be posted on the Richland County 4-H Facebook page (search for Richland County 4-H from your Facebook page). You can use a handheld GPS or a free app on your smart phone to locate it. You can also take one treasure and then leave the rest for the next person. The cache will only be left out for one week. Happy Caching!! 4

5 4-H Leaders Meeting When: October 17, 7 p.m. Where: Room 713, East Hall UW-R Each club is encouraged to send one representative to this meeting. Your club s input is important. 4-H Record Books General Leaders - All your club s 4-H record books are due to the Extension Office by Monday, October 31. Please return the Outstanding Record Books form to the Extension Office no later than October H Clothing Scholarship Due November 1, 2016 Scholarship Criteria: Any 4H Youth in their junior or senior year of high school who have been in the clothing project for a minimum of three (3) years are eligible to apply for this scholarship. $100 will be awarded to the recipient. You are eligible to apply for this scholarship more than once. Contact the Extension Office to request an application. Applications are due by November 1, 2016 to the Extension Office. 4-H Recognition Banquet and Annual Meeting November 8, p.m. Richland Center Community Center The 2016 Richland County 4-H Recognition Banquet will be held on Sunday, November 13, 6 p.m. at the Richland Center Community Center. We will feature a Taco Bar provided by the 4-H Leaders Association. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Nominations are needed for: Cathryne Annear Leader of the Year Award - an award given to a general leader, project or key leader who has demonstrated outstanding efforts during the past years Friend of 4-H Award - given to an individual outside of the 4-H Program who has given a lot of time and energy to the Richland Co. 4-H Program. 4-H Family of the Year - given to a 4-H family in recognition of their outstanding support and commitment to the Richland County 4-H youth. Outstanding 1 st Year Member - given to a first year member showing outstanding dedication, determination and enthusiasm. If you know of someone that is deserving of these awards, please submit a nomination to the Extension Office. Deadline for nominations is October 14 to the Extension Office. The forms can be found at the end of this newsletter. Candidates for 4-H Leaders Board of Directors Does your club have a representative on the 4-H Leaders Association Board? This is a great way to bring information back to your club. Elections will be held at the annual meeting on November 13. We are taking nominations in advance for the board. We are requesting that the person wanting to serve on the board write a 2-3 sentence introductory paragraph and send it to the Extension Office, attention Karleen Craddock. Or it can be sent via to karleen.craddock@ces.uwex.edu by October 14. The Leaders meet the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours per month plus optional committee meetings. There will be four adult (2 year terms) and 7 teen (1 year term) positions available. Silent Auction - There will be a silent auction at the Recognition Banquet to support the 4-H Scholarship Program. We are asking clubs to furnish a basket or an item to be included in the auction. 4-H members are encouraged to donate one of their project items they have made. All proceeds will go to the Richland Co. 4-H Scholarship Fund. 5

6 NOMINATION FORMS 2016 Cathryne Annear Leader of the Year Award Awarded to a 4-H General Leader, Project or Key Leader who has demonstrated outstanding efforts during the past years Due to the Extension Office by October 14. Name of Leader Address Phone Name of Club 2016 Friend of 4-H Award Awarded to a non-4-h individual or business who has devoted a lot of time and energy to the Richland County 4-H Program Due to the Extension Office by October 14. Name Address Phone Name and phone number of person submitting the nomination for award: I recommend the above because: 6

7 NOMINATION FORMS H Family of the Year Awarded to a 4-H family in recognition of their outstanding support and commitment to the Richland County 4-H youth Due to the Extension Office by October 14. Name of Family Address Phone Name of Club Name and phone number of person submitting the nomination for award: I recommend the above because: NOMINATION FORMS Name of Family Address H Outstanding First Year Member Awarded to a first year member showing outstanding dedication, determination and enthusiasm Due to the Extension Office by October 14 Phone Name of Club Name and phone number of person submitting the nomination for award: I recommend the above because: 7

8 4-H Horse Gymkhana Show Due to the flooding situation during the fair, the Richland County 4-H Horse Gymkhana Show has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 15, at the Richland County Fairgrounds with time to be determined. Horse Project members...please watch your for time announcement! Enrollment: October 1 December 31 The enrollment period for will be October 1 - December 31. Club Leaders: Once club members have enrolled, please be sure each of your club members have enrolled in the correct project(s). All 4-H Families: If you need help enrolling or do not have access to a computer, please schedule an appointment with Karleen or Sandy at the Extension Office, , to get enrolled - it s a quick and easy process Parents: Interested in sharing your knowledge and skills with 4-H members in your club? Talk to Karleen about being a volunteer leader!! To enroll in Wisconsin 4HOnline, you need a computer, internet access, a valid address, and a web browser. Go to to enroll. Guinness World Record Pumpkin Carving The Richland County 4-H Program has been invited to be a part of an attempt to break the world record for the most carved pumpkins in a row. Here s how you can get involved: 4-H members can carve pumpkins at Krouskop Park on October 27 & 28 from 8:00 a.m.-dusk. 4-H groups can carve at a club meeting during the week of October 30 th. Walmart is donating over 3,000 pumpkins! A representative from your club can pick up pumpkins from the community center and bring to your carving event. Contact Jodi Mieden at jodi.mieden@richlandcenter.com To qualify for the Guinness record, all carved pumpkins must have two eyebrows, two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Families can attend the Party In The Park on October 29 th from 8:00 a.m.-dusk. In addition to pumpkin carving, there will be live music, bounce houses, food booths and live streaming of the Badger football game. Help is also needed on Sunday morning to line up over 3,000 pumpkins. There may also be an opportunity for the Richland County 4-H program to sell hot beverages and baked goods as a fundraiser during the Party in the Park on Saturday. If you are interested in helping, contact Karleen, or karleen.craddock@ces.uwex.edu. 8

9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS National 4-H Week Events! (Official dates Oct. 2-8.but we have extended the FUN!) October 1 Discover 4-H! Open House, 11:00-1:00pm, Brewer Public Library October 1 - Canyon of Lights Parade, Watch for 4-H Floats! October H Geocache October H Medallion Hunt (Clues announced on WRCO and posted on Facebook) October 5 4-H Share Night at Culvers, 4:00-8:00pm October 7 Wear a 4-H T-Shirt Day! October 8 Road Rally, 1:00 p.m. Starting location-extension Office October 3 4-H Trips and Awards application deadline October 13 Dairy Parent s Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room 713, Extension Office October 14 Nominations due for new 4-H Leaders Association board members October 14 Nominations due for Friend of 4-H Award, Leader of the Year Award, 4-H Family of the Year Award and First Year Member Award October 15 Gymkhana Show, Fairgrounds October 17 Leaders Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Extension Office October Richland Center Guinness World Record Pumpkin Event -October Group Carving at Krouskop Park, 8:00 a,m,-dusk -October 29 Party in the Park (Pumpkin carving, Bounce House, Music, etc) -October 30 Judgment Day (Pumpkins viewed by official Guinness judge) October 31 4-H Record Books due to Extension Office November 1 4-H Clothing Scholarship Due November 4-6 Wisconsin 4-H Fall Leaders Forum, Green Lake Conference Center November Horse Leaders Conference, UW River Falls November 13 4-H Recognition Banquet and Annual Meeting Richland Center Community Center (Note change of date/location) November 19 Wisconsin State 4-H Dog Project Leaders Workshop November 21 4-H Leaders Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Extension Office November National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA 9

10 Richland County Extension Office 1000 Highway 14 West Richland Center, WI Phone: Fax: PRESORTED STANDARD POSTAGE & FEES PAID USDA Permit No. 14 We re on the Web! Current Resident or Advise us at least two weeks before an event if you are handicapped and desire special accommodations. Requests will be kept confidential. Dated Material October 2016 National 4-H Week! October 2-8, 2016 See inside for details on all of the National 4-H Week Events! 10