Sawyer County 4-H Youth and Family Newsletter. October 19, 26

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1 Page 1 Newsletter October H Calendar of Opportunities Meetings will be held in UW-Extension Conference Room unless otherwise noted. Cancellations may be made due to low enrollments for programs. Be sure to pre-register for meetings and activities by the deadline! All who register will be contacted if there is a cancellation. This calendar contains any revision of dates posted elsewhere. All meetings are open to youth and adults. Please contact the UWEX office for WisLine connection information and details for any meetings. Visit our website for current information and follow us on Facebook! October 2-8 October 8 October 19 October 19 October 18, 25 October 19, 26 October 25 October 31 November TBD November 1,8,15 November 2, 9, 16 November 4-6 November 11 November November TBD November December 2 December 2 December 5 January National 4-H week Awards Trip for Record Book Completion Annual 4-H club/group Charters due to UW-Extension office Deadline to register for the 4-H Leader Training Cloverbud Program, Hayward Primary School, After school until 5 pm LCO 4-H After School Program, 3rd 5th grade Annual 4-H Ldr Training, 6 7:30 p.m. in the Assembl-y Room of courthouse 4-H youth/leader re-reenrollments DUE online MASC reorganization meeting, Beef project weigh-in Cloverbud Program, Hayward Primary School LCO Afterschool WI 4-H Fall Forum, Green Lake, WI Courthouse Closed Youth Leadership Conference, WI Dells (8th grade & up) Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc. Meeting, TBD Courthouse Closed Registration for Arts Lab at Upham Woods, WI Dells, due (9th grade & Up) Winter Camp registration due to UWEX (8th grade & up) Superior Days, Training Winter Camp Please submit articles for the November newsletter by October 25th

2 Page 2 CLUB CONNECTION 4-H Awards Ceremony Newsletter 4-H youth who achieved the Awards and attended the Annual 4-H celebration event. Brooklyn Coss, Key Award Winner pictured with Deb Steiner, President Trent Kinsley pictured with Deb Steiner, receiving recognition for Boy Scout merit badge in beef project

3 Page 3 Did you know? Newsletter WI 4-H Youth Development Policy Update September 16, 2016 There have been several minor edits to the WI 4-H Youth Development Policies to provide clarity. Below are the changes in the state policies for WI 4-H. All information is online in Sawyer County Copies are available upon request. In red below are the following sections which had minor edits: Participation B. Adult Participation Options #2 Volunteers serve at the request of UW-Extension and that request can be withdrawn at any time. Membership B. Membership and Participation #1 Youth must annually sign the WI 4-H Youth Development Code of Conduct. Con sequences for violating any part of this Code of Conduct may include, but are not limited to: Removal from participation in the event in which the Code of Conduct has been violated (at the individual s expense) Suspension of membership Sanctions on participation in future 4-H events Forfeiture or repayment of financial support for the event Loss of status as a member in good standing. #2 Member in good standing is a youth who abides by the Code of Conduct and meets group or educational project participation requirements and deadlines. #4 Youth must qualify for participation in regional, state, or national 4-H competitions through their county of membership This statement does not prohibit a county from using an event in another county as the place where their members qualify for a regional or state competition. It does mean that members must be selected as representatives of only their county of membership, regardless of the location of the qualifying experience. Youth must be enrolled in 4-H at the time the event/program occurs. Participation is limited to those members who are in good standing with their local 4-H club and county.

4 Page 4 Did You Know? Volunteers in Preparation Training will be provided on Tuesday, October 25, 6-7:30 PM in the UW-Extension Conference room as the annual volunteer training for Sawyer County volunteers. All clubs/groups must have representation at the meeting to be in compliance with the WI Charter. All New Volunteers must attend this training. Please mark your calendar to attend and invite others from your club/group to come learn more about 4-H volunteer opportunities. Everyone is welcome to join the session. Register by to catherine.becker@ces.uwex.edu no later than Wednesday, October 19. New volunteers may attend training at this time as well to become certified 4-H volunteers. Interactive program that includes: Overview of Cooperative Extension, Volunteer roles and responsibilities, best practices when working with youth, and include resources available to you in your role as a 4- H volunteer. RSVP to UWEX office by October 19. Steps to be a NEW UW-Extension Volunteer Attend our training session on Tuesday, October 25th at 6 PM. Register online at (Google recommended) All UW-Extension volunteers are required to complete the following: Application includes: Signed Volunteer Behavior Expectation Form and Assumption of Risk Online Mandatory Reporter Training for Volunteers (required for all new volunteers as of September 2016) UW-Extension Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training conduct October 25 in the Sawyer County Courthouse Assembly Room: Register by October 19 at so we have enough copies and meal for attendees Successful Background Check (You do not need to complete these steps sequentially, however all steps are required to be a UW-Extension volunteer.) The following Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc. Mini Grants are available. Funds will be allocated on an annual basis beginning October 1st of each program year. Although there is no deadline for submission, the fund is limited and requests will be approved on a first come, first serve basis. The 4-H Community Service Grant seek to support 4-H youth community service projects that are determined and led by youth, with support from adults; Have a lasting, positive impact on the community; and, Involve organizations and individuals outside of 4-H as partners. The Nate Delong Memorial Project Support Grant is to provide seed money to make your project attainable for 4-H Youth in the following Project areas: Poultry, Vegetables, Plant and Soil Science and STEM. Interested youth associated with Sawyer County 4-H may apply by filling out the application and returning it to the UW-Extension office. Project Support Grant is to provide seed money for various Sawyer County programs and projects. Interested clubs, projects, teams or persons associated with Sawyer County 4-H may apply by filling out the application and returning it to the UW-Extension office.

5 Page 5 Celebrate National 4-H week by joining a 4-H Club. The 4-H club is where you learn leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H membership is free in Sawyer County. You will learn to conduct meetings, make motions, vote on issues that affect your club membership, elect officers and discuss topics of interest, conduct service learning projects. 4-H experiences are designed to address the four essential elements of positive youth development: Belonging, Mastery, Generosity and Independence. You learn to give back to your community. 4-H members get involved in volunteer projects to protect the environment, mentor younger children, help others and learn by doing, the 4-H motto. Becoming a 4-H club member gives you an opportunity to learn and practice leadership. Project meetings are designed for you to learn about areas of interest to you like arts and crafts, rabbits, archery, leather crafts or foods. In order to enter in the annual county fair in the junior (youth) division, you must be enrolled in that project area. If the county 4-H Program does not have a project leader in the area you wish to learn, you are able to work with your family to determine how you will learn about that project. In other words, you take the lead and decide how you will learn about that project area. Project listings are available on line at Enrollment in 4-H is done annually; To enroll, you first join a 4-H club: Winter Evergreens, Stone Lake, 4-Leaf Clover, Clover Power, Outdoor Adventures or LCO After School. Next, you select a(n) project(s). Projects may be added/dropped by May 1. You must be in 3rd grade to enroll in large animal projects. Project/club leaders are certified/trained adult volunteers and mentor you in your club/project area. Other 4-H clubs may be formed. To be a recognized 4-H club, you must have a certified adult 4- H volunteer leader, five or more youth from at least three families, an educational plan (Charter), youth involved in leadership and decision making, meet regularly (8 to 12 times a year), have written guidelines that govern the club and be open to any youth for membership. Assistance with all of the details is available from UWEX 4-H Youth Development Agent, Lori Laberee. There are many ways for your family to be involved in 4-H. Parents, guardians and caregivers play an important role in ensuring kids have opportunities for learning. First, be active in your 4-H community club. Find a 4-H club that meets the needs of you and your family. Then, support the 4-H Club volunteer leaders and youth by regularly attending and participating in meetings. Members in good standing attend 50% of their club meeting/activities/events.

6 Page 6 4 Leaf Clover Club / Horse Project 4-H Club Connection / News Hey everyone! I hope you've been enjoying this weather as much as we have! Just a quick reminder that we have our first meeting this coming Sunday, October 9th at 2pm. We'll be kicking off this year by walking through last year and what worked and what we should change. Quick reminder if you have already re-enrolled, please remember to go online and click the next year year. Here is a link for easy reference: Directly following our 4 Leaf clover meeting will be our horse project meeting. Again, we'll be reflecting on this past year and what we can do to make this next year even more successful! Looking forward to seeing some new faces, and all of those returning as well!! Thanks, Carrie Keenan 4-HOnline Year End Rollover has happened! and has reopened for new and returning families to join Sawyer county 4-H for Some things to note for the rollover: All Inactive members/leaders will be set to Archived. All Active, Pending, and Incomplete members/leaders will be set to Inactive. Contacts will not change. No /mail will be sent to members not enrolled by January 2017 Please enroll today! 4HOnline Re-enrollment Information: NEED HELP? Contact the UW-Extension office By law change: 5.07 Election of officers, President and Treasurer will be elected in odd years and Vice President and Secretary will be elected in even You can now find the Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc. monthly Agenda and Meeting minutes on our website once they have been approved. They are located at:

7 Page 7 4-H News Volunteers in Preparation Training will be provided on Tuesday, October 25, 6-7:30 PM in the UW-Extension Conference room as the annual volunteer training for Sawyer County 4-H volunteers. YEAR All CALENDAR/INSURANCE clubs/groups must have representation at the meeting to be in compliance with the WI Charter. All New Volunteers must attend this training. Please mark All club and/or project meetings, 4-H events/programs for must your calendar to attend and invite others from your club/group to come learn more about 4-H be submitted by November 1, 2016 to the Sawyer County UW-Extension volunteer opportunities. Everyone is welcome to join the session. Register by to catherine.becker@ces.uwex.edu office in order to be covered no later under than the Wednesday, county insurance October 19. policy. New volunteers This allows attend communication training this time with as well the to entire become membership certified 4-H volunteers. and meets Interactive the require- program may ments that includes: of insurance Overview of coverage. Cooperative Extension, Volunteer roles and responsibilities, best practices when working with youth, and include resources available to you in your role as a 4- As a reminder, any meetings held on personal property are primarily covered by the personal home owners insurance. 4-H Leaders transporting H volunteer. RSVP to UWEX office by October 19. Steps to be a NEW UW-Extension Volunteer youth attend our in their training personal session on vehicles Tuesday, are October assuming 25th at 6 primary PM. Register coverage online at under their personal auto (Google insurance. recommended) Best practice All UW-Extension is to hold volunteers meetings are required in public to locations complete the and following: have families transport their own family members. Application includes: Signed Volunteer Behavior Expectation Form and Assumption of Risk Online Mandatory Reporter Training for Volunteers (required for all new volunteers as of Sep- Reminder: youth who are not registered 4-H members are not covered under 4-H insurance and are not allowed to participate in 4-H meetings/events. It is important for members to be enrolled BEFORE you hold tember 2016) UW-Extension Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training conduct October 25 in the Sawyer a meeting/event/program. County Courthouse Assembly Room: Register by October 19 at so we have enough copies and meal for attendees Successful Background Check (You do not need to complete these steps sequentially, however all steps are required to be a UW-Extension volunteer.) COUNTY COMMITTESS Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc. wants YOU to serve on a committee to help with planning, organizing and implementing opportunities for our youth. Some committees meet more often than others and the committee will determine how often they meet depending on the opportunities they wish to provide youth members. To volunteer, please contact your 4-H President, Deb Steiner at or tdsteiner5@gmail.com Committees include: Awards and Recognition, Property,,Finance, Fundraising and Promotion, Policies and Procedures.

8 Page 8 TOWN HALL MEETING will be held Wednesday evening November 17, 6 PM at the Hayward High School Auditorium, featuring guest speaker Julia Sherman from UW-Madison Law School regarding Underage Drinking, Alcohol Consumption. Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc., in response to supporting positive youth development, recognizes that Sawyer County is one of many counties across our state and nation that has the good fortune to offer the 4-H program in our community. 4-H has a strong history of creating opportunities and environments that assist young people in becoming healthy, self-confident, constructive adults. Our mission in 4-H, no matter what the setting, is to support programs and activities involving youth and adults to promote positive youth development. The Sawyer County 4-H Leaders Association, in consideration of its commitment to all youth, their families, and our community, issues the following statement. The Sawyer County 4-H Leaders Association supports the positive and successful development of all youth. Recent statistical evidence show widespread and increasing use of alcohol and other drugs among school age children in Sawyer County. In response, the Sawyer County 4-H Leaders Association encourages all sponsors of family-orientated public events to consider adopting an alcohol-free policy. We are calling on each of you to do all that you and your organizations can to ensure that we plan and provide the most positive environment possible at all of our public events. Together, we will make a difference! Adopted March 7, 2007 Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc. Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc., Sunday October 2, 2016, Comfort Suites, Hayward, Minutes Attendance: Deb Steiner-President, Winter Evergreens; Donna Knuckey-Treasurer; Carrie Keenan- Secretary. Four Leaf Clover & Horse Project, Lori Laberee-4-H Youth Development Educator; and all in attendance for Awards Event (approximately attendees) Meeting was called to order at 5:59 p.m. by President Deb Steiner. A unanimous motion to approve the agenda as printed A motion to approve the September minutes as printed was made by Carrie K and second by Deb S. Motion carried. Club, Committee and project reports: -Re-enrollment and volunteer leader enrollment -Awards Trip sign up -Upcoming mandatory training October 25 at 6pm Assembly Room Courthouse (counts toward volunteer training hours), REGISTER with UW-Extension office at so we have enough materials and lunch available -Review of Club, Group, Committee and Projects - sign up to volunteer for special committees or groups Policies and Procedures: -By-laws - updates to section 5.07 regarding officer elections (Pres. and VP to be elected in the same year) - 2nd presentation of change, will move for adoption at November meeting -Notice of changes to Fair book WI State 4-H Policies were reviewed Committee membership was distributed for those willing to serve on a committee. Awards Trip information was shared, certificates were presented to youth for Achievement in 4-H. Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carrie Keenan

9 Page 9 4-H Volunteer Leaders LEADER NOTE: Please re-enroll by October 19 so our UWEX Office knows who will lead in ! Organizational Club/Group Leaders Kristy Harrison-4-H Outdoor Adventures Club Co-Leader jklharrison@yahoo.com Joel Harrison 4-H Outdoor Adventures Club Co-Leader jklrharrison@yahoo.com Deb Henk - Stone Lake 4-H Club Co-Leader howdeb92@centurytel.net Melanie Shuman Stone Lake 4-H Club Co-Leader melanie.shuman5@gmail.com Dawn Henk 4-Leaf Clover Club Co-Leader oakgroveforty@yahoo.com Carrie Keenan 4-Leaf Clover Club Co-Leader, 4-H carriekeenan4@gmail.com Clubs, Inc. Secretary Donna Knuckey 4-H Clubs, Inc. Treasurer jdknuck@live.com Deb Steiner - Winter Evergreens Club Leader, 4-H Clubs, Inc. President tdsteiner5@gmail.com Pat Eaton - MASC Group Leader livinforfishing@yahoo.com Seeking Club leadership Clover Power Club Project Leaders Angie DeLisle-Horse ang-derek@cheqnet.net Deb Henk Dairy howdeb92@centurytel.net Donna Knuckey-Swine jdknuck@live.com Jeremiah Knuckey-Swine jdknuck@live.com Kena Melton-Horse babykm85@yahoo.com Kathy Moe - Exploring Your Environment, Small kmoe@fs.fed.us Animals & Pets Duane Weingarten Shooting Sports robosmith5@hotmail.com Shelley Bartz Lego Club Shelleysb4@gmail.com Meghan Droessler Horse bdroessler@centurytel.net Joel Harrison Shooting Sports jklrharrison@yahoo.com Kathy Lasiewicz, dogs, cats, rabbits, sheep, goats, kathy.lasiewicz@sawyercountygov.org Small animals & pets Key/Resource Leaders Bryan Bartz Bryan54843@gmail.com