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In this issue:

Calendar Leaders Association Clothing Revue

2-3

State Dog Agility Show Expo Center Fair Map

4

Livestock Project Schedule 4-H On Air

5

Token Program Sign-Up 6

OYC 7

Clothing Revue Results 8

4-H Summer Day Camps 9-13

Rabbit Project Meetings 14

Eau Claire County Fair Information and Events

14-43

CWF Pie Sale 44

Club Minutes 45-48

Vanessa Marsh Memorial Scholarship Application

49

OYC Grant Info and App 50-52

4-H/Blugold Beginnings STEM Camp

53

Eau Claire County’s 4-H Newsletter

Clover Leaves

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

July 2016

The University of Wisconsin-Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, identity as a veteran, mental or physical disability, or age in any of its programs or activities, or with respect to any of its employment policies, practices or procedures.

Eau Claire County UW-Extension Office Phone: (715) 839-4712 Website: eauclaire.uwex.edu 227 1st Street West Altoona, WI 54720 Fax: (715) 839-6277 Facebook: Facebook.com/eauclairecountyuwex

Aerospace Project Fun! This year the Rocket Launch will move from Friday morning to Sunday morning to align the rocket launch with the STEM Day at the Fair. This will be a great opportunity for many families to get the chance to see what the aerospace project is all about. Even if you do not build and launch a rocket for the Fair, youth will have the opportunity to build their own rocket at STEM Day to try the project on for size. Speaking of trying the rocket project on for size… For my youth leadership project I have tried to increase participation in the aerospace

project through demonstrations and action centers. Two years ago I taught over 200 people

how to build rockets! I am President of the Pleasant Hill Go Getters and we have been

working to promote the aerospace project by having a rocket project meeting every year for

the last five years. The rocket demo at my club project meeting is an excellent opportunity

for club members of all ages to build a rocket and practice launching before the fair. We had

a great meeting earlier this month where Andy Heren from Eau Claire County Extension

came to help kids learn to launch their rockets after I taught them how to build a rocket. A

good time was had by all!

I hope you will stop by the Rocket Launch on Sunday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. to see what the project is all about. If you like what you see, you can come to the STEM Day at the Fair tent and build your own rocket! Morgan Thesing-Ritter President, Pleasant Hill Go Getters Rocket Project Member

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Eau Claire County 4-H Clover Leaves

Project Literature Need 4-H publication materials?

EC County 4-H’s Publication Library just grew! In addition to materials for the many projects we al-ready had, we just received publications on the fol-lowing project areas:

Adult Leadership Service Learning Scale Models Theatre Arts Health Science: Wind Power and

Robotics Celebrate Art Photography Sewing

See the full library list here: “Project Literature Li-brary”. Come to the UWEX Office to check-out materials for a month, free!

If you are a club officer: Sara has publications to help you better understand your duties! Contact UWEX to borrow them.

Looking for Cloverbud materials? Contact Sara.

You can always purchase your own items at

www.4hmall.org

Does your club or project group have a Facebook page?

Let us know about it so UWEX can be a fan. Be sure your club/project “likes” EC County UWEX—let us help each other get the word out!

New to 4-H this year? Be sure to “like” Eau Claire County UW-Extension, and the

Expo Center, on Facebook to

stay current of 4-H and Fair info!

CLUBS!

Submit the minutes from your last meeting or admission in the Clover Leaves, so your members can see the highlights and other

clubs can see your good example!

Email to Sara by the 20th of

each month.

Foster and Respite Parents Needed

Become a Foster Parent or Respite Provider Today!

In WI alone, approximately 8,000 children are placed into foster care each year. LSS needs you to join in our efforts to make a difference for these youth. LSS provides specialized training, 24/7 support, respite care, case coordination, and more so that you can help make a difference in a child’s life. Licensed respite providers who can offer weekend or short-term care are also needed. Do you have a heart for children? Can you provide them with a safe and caring place to call home? A stipend is provided to help cover the cost. For more information contact Lisa Hudson at 715-552-2449 or [email protected]. If you know of someone who might be interested, please pass this information on. The need is great throughout the state!

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July 16—Registrations due for State Dog Indoor Agility Show 22-OYC 27-31-Eau Claire County Fair

August 23-After the Fair Meeting, 6:30pm, Expo 27-State Dog Agility Show

September 5-Office closed 13-Leaders Assoc, 7pm, UWEX Office 21-Superintendent Meeting, 6pm, UWEX Office

Calendar of Events


Leaders Association

VISIT the 4-H events calendar to see all things Eau Claire County 4-H!

Notify us of any additions or corrections.

Online 4-H Calendar

Attention 4-H Leaders!

2016 Meeting Dates have been set:

September 13

November 8

Exec Board will meet at 6:30 pm

Full Leaders meetings will begin at 7:00 pm

July 27-31,

2016

http://eauclaire.uwex.edu/4-h-eventsopportunities/


2016 WI State 4-H Dog Project Indoor Agility Show

The Eau Claire County Dog Project will be hosting the 2016 Wisconsin State 4-H Dog Project INDOOR Agility Show on August 27, 2016. The show will be held at Smarty Paws, 4175 123rd St, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Entry deadline is July 16, 2016. For Guidelines and Information Packet, Click HERE

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Eau Claire County Expo Center Map

https://counties.uwex.edu/eauclaire/files/2011/04/2016-Wisconsin-State.pdf


Livestock Project Schedule

Livestock Project 2016 July 27 – July 31 – Eau Claire County Fair Wednesday, August 3, 2016 – Carcass Judging at Augusta Meats Friday, August 5, 2016 – Awards Banquet Exhibitors and Families please note that this year it will be required to attend at least 1 of the first two meetings to be eligible to participate in the project. Any questions, contact Lisa Vetsch.

4-H On the Air

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1st Saturday Of The Month

Month Club Contact Phone

July

Foster Town and Country Linda Rauter 715-597-2185

August Dog Project Cindi Syverson 715-864-7307

September

October

Pleasant Hill Go Getters Jodi Thesing-Ritter 715-828-7221

November

Beef River Pace-setters Renee Marino

715-577-1134

December

Are you able to take the September or December slots? It doesn't have to be a club to do the show. It could be a group who went on one of the trips this year. If interested, contact the Extension office (715-839-4712) and we can put you in September or December. It is recorded ahead of time. Bob Bosold will contact you to set up the time.


Token Program Sign-Up Eau Claire Downtown Farmers’ Market

Date Volunteer Phone Number

July 2nd, 2016 CW Clovers (Brenda Parker Family) 715-579-3181

July 9th, 2016

July 16th, 2016 Truax Eagles (Ryder Hadt and Leslie Steinke) 715-450-6853

July 23rd, 2016 EC Clovers (Joshi Family) 715577-0261

July 30th, 2016 JONAH

August 6th, 2016 Pleasant Valley Clovers (Cyndi Kortbein) 715-379-7377

August 13th, 2016 Pleasant Valley Clovers (Cari Jaquish) 715-577-3885

August 20th, 2016 Eau Claire Adventurers (Ellen Wynkoop) 715-552-8212

August 27th, 2016

September 3rd, 2016 Pleasant Hill Go Getters 715-828-7221

September 10th, 2016 Pleasant Hill Go Getters 715-828-7221

September 17th, 2016 Pleasant Hill Go Getters 715-828-7221

September 24th, 2016 Pleasant Hill Go Getters (Thesing-Ritter Family) 715-828-7221

It looks like we still have a couple of opportunities for you to volunteer this summer. Call the Extension office (715-839-4712) to reserve one of these weeks!


Clothing Revue Results

Congratulations to all our Clothing Revue exhibitors! The results of the night’s showing are below:

Looking Good (purchased items)

Cloverbuds McCabe Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Purchased Garment, Sportswear or Casual Blue Beginner (grades 3-5) Mason Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Purchased Garment, Sportswear or Casual Blue Intermediate (grades 6-8) Breanna Lantz (PHGG) Purchased Garment, Sportswear or Casual Blue Hannah Buchholz (PHGG) Embellished Purchased Garment Blue Breanna Lantz (PHGG) Embellished Purchased Garment Blue Advanced (Grades 9 & up) Morgan Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Purchased Garment, Dressy Outfit Blue

Clothing Construction Cloverbuds Jamison Tepsa (PHGG) Elastic waist skirt Blue Lindsay Duerkop (PVC) Shorts Blue Skyler Zeman (PHGG) Shorts Blue McCabe Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Shorts Blue Lindsay Duerkop (PVC) Embellished Purchased Shirt Blue McCabe Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Embellished Purchased Shirt Blue Beginning (grades 3-5) Mason Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Shirt, Top or Blouse Blue Mason Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Shorts or Pant Skirt Blue Champion Intermediate (grades 6-8) Allison Duerkop (PVC) Dress Blue Hannah Buchholz (PHGG) Sleepwear Red Allison Duerkop (PHGG) Sleepwear Blue Champion Breanna Lantz (PHGG) Sleepwear Red Advanced (grades 9 & Up) Morgan Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Dress Blue Champion/Grand Champion Morgan Thesing-Ritter (PHGG) Sleepwear Red


Rabbit Project Upcoming mandatory meetings! For those enrolled in the rabbit project! July 6- For a round robin and informational meeting. At the UW-Extension Office. 6:30 p.m. July 17 - For tattooing and toe nail clipping and maybe touch-up on showmanship. At Linda Rauter's house: S12752 Coon St., Osseo, WI. 54758. Phone 715-597-2185 or 715-579-9946

Fair Section Begins Here! Fair Office Volunteer Schedule

Wednesday July 27

11am - 4pm Cyndi Syverson

4pm - 8pm Debbie Kitchen

Thursday July 28

7:30am - 11:30am Nicole Regalia

11:30am - 4pm

4pm - 8pm Jenny Regalia

8pm - 10pm

Friday July 29

7:30am - 11:30am

11:30am - 4pm

4pm - 8pm Debbie Kitchen

8pm - 10pm Dyan and Danyelle Steinke

Saturday July 30

8am - 11:30am Leslie Strey

11:30am - 4pm

4pm - 8pm

8pm - 10pm

Sunday July 31

8am - 12pm Nicol Regalia

12pm - 4pm

4pm - 6pm



Greetings from the Fair Committee


2016 Eau Claire County Fair Schedule


WANTED: HELP WITH THE FOF RAFFLE

Looking for someone to help with parts of the FOF Raffle and eventually take it over. This could be a job for 1 to 3 people as there are 3 or 4 components to the project. It will be much easier this year as we are reducing the number of tickets being sold, but increasing the ticket cost. MUCH less work than in the past!! Please contact a FOF member or Barb Medford, [email protected]

Friends of the Fair Raffle

Battery Collection at the Fair

Household batteries will be collected again at this year’s fair. Fair-goers can bring their batteries to the collection container in the main Expo building E, on the table next to the fair office.

Dairy – Miranda Thesing-Ritter

Beef – Devin Hadorn-Papke and Dyllon Vetsch

Swine – John Helwig & Alicia Goss

Sheep – Eric Boettcher

Goats & Exotics – Jennifer Meyer

Petting Zoo – Meg Mueller

Horse & Pony – Kirsten Myers

Poultry – Jill Schoen & Stacey Wozney

Rabbits – Linda Rauter & Sara Melsness-Potter

Dog – Dawne Bisek

Cats & Small Animals – Darla Sorenson

Animal & Vet Science – Cindy Clauson & Janet

Riedel

Self-Determined – Cindy Clauson & Janet Riedel

Plant & Soil Science – Bobbi Barone

Flowers & Houseplants – Amy Boettcher & Deb

Spickler

Natural Science– Bill Schwengel & Pat Thorsbakken

2016 Superintendents

Cloverbuds & Exploring – Kathleen Gehrke

Cultural Arts – Terri Jay, Christina Jay & Vickie

Nimmo

Photography – Brenda Parker &

Jenny Regalia

Video & Computers – Sharon Schug

Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Science –

Gerald Schug & Jake Medford

Aerospace – Bob Sutton

Foods – Faye Ryszkiewicz

Food Preservation – Peggy Schwengel

Clothing – Nancy Lewis

Knitting & Crocheting, Home Furnishing/

Quilting, Family Living – Sarah Henderson

Youth Leadership, Health Science – Cindy

Clauson & Janet Riedel

Models – Deb Flanders &

Bob Sutton

Seniors and Super Seniors - Ann Biegel





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Flowers for the Fair

No Camping During the Fair

Please note that there will be no campers/RVs or camping at the Expo Center during the Eau Claire County Fair. Please

contact Sara if you have questions.


Silent Auction


People’s Choice Photo Contest

In conjunction with the Small Animal Fun Show we are asking members of the Rabbit, Poultry, Goat & Exotics Projects to submit a photo of their animal that will be exhibited at the fair. The photos must include your animal, but you can be as creative as you want as to how you take the picture. The photos will be on display at the fair in the poultry/rabbit area and everyone will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite throughout the fair. Pictures should be 4 x 6 and submitted with your name, address, phone number and the name of your animal. Please mail your photos to Anna Schoen, S15635 County Rd. FF, Eleva, WI 54738 by July 24.

The winners will be announced at the Small Animal Fun Day event. If you have questions about this event please contact Anna.

Fair Tribute Garden

The Friends of the Fair Tribute Garden is a place to

Memorialize a loved one Commemorate a special event such as an anniversary Recognize achievement and awards such as graduation, earning military

honors, retirement, or special achievements in an organization Honor someone special or thank a person in a special manner Advertise a business

Pavers can be ordered at any time. Only those ordered before the fair will be dedicated for that year. For addition-

al information and to print off a brochure, contact us at http://www.eauclairecountyfair.com

Forms and checks should be mailed to:

Friends of the Fair P.O. Box 245 Altoona, WI 54720

For more information, contact Sharon Schug at 715-875-4254

The After the Fair Potluck meeting will be held on

Monday, August 23, in the pavilion at the Expo Center at 6:30 pm. Bring a dish to pass and constructive ideas and thoughts for the 2017 fair!

After Fair Potluck

http://www.eauclairecountyfair.com


Concession Stand Work Schedule

Kids’ Tent — Club Schedule


Mutual Respect and Trust Policy

It is the expectation that all families review the Mutual Respect and Trust Policy for our fair. Please take a moment as a family to refresh yourselves with this policy to ensure a positive fair ex-perience for all!

MUTUAL RESPECT AND TRUST POLICY Policy: It is the policy of Eau Claire County 4-H and the Eau Claire County Fair that all individuals, youth and adults, be treated fairly, respectfully and with dignity. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. The missions of Eau Claire County 4-H and the Eau Claire County Fair are to effectively support and build this community. Other youth organizations which participate in the Eau Claire County Fair have similar missions to accomplish positive youth development and to develop life and leadership skills. Scope: This policy pertains to ALL individuals, youth and adults, who participate in Eau Claire County 4-H and/or in Eau Claire County Fair activities, regardless of membership. This includes the members of all youth organizations who are eligible to enter the county fair, including FFA, 4-H, scouting organizations, breed organizations, etc. This applies to all types of interactions including those that are face-to-face, electronic and written. Objective: To promote a safe, cooperative and enjoyable environment that supports the growth and mentorship of youth and adults alike. This means: 1. Supporting the missions of Eau Claire County 4-H and the Eau Claire County Fair. 2. Creating positive, fun environments for all. 3. Developing policies and procedures that are ALWAYS for the good of the youth. 4. Focusing on future solutions, rather than past blame. 5. Looking for solutions that meet everyone’s needs. Procedure: Everyone is expected to adhere to the Mutual Respect and Trust Standards demonstrating mutual respect toward youth and adults alike.

Demonstrating proper manners and common courtesy at all times Using respectful language in all verbal, written and electronic communication Being open and attentive to the point of view of others Listening actively and effectively to understand others Using input and feedback in a respectful manner Expressing disagreements tactfully and respectfully Respecting the ideas, values and traditions of others Maintaining composure under stress or pressure


Mutual Respect and Trust Policy, continued Following the ground rules established for committees and other groups Empowering and trusting individuals and committees to do the tasks they have been charged with. Everyone has the responsibility to support an organization free from all forms of disrespectful behavior. Disrespectful behavior can be directed at or instigated by anyone having an interaction with either youth or adults. Disrespectful behavior includes ignoring, condescending, sarcastic, rude or any other ill-mannered language or conduct such as disrespectful tone of voice or body language, mimicry, sexual harassment or any other form of disrespectful behavior directed towards others, whether verbal, written, visual or through the use of electronic communications. Disrespectful behavior of any kind, ranging from subtle hints or conduct to overt acts, is not acceptable. How to respond to an offender: A. Anyone who is treated disrespectfully is encouraged to make it known to the offending individual that the behavior is offensive. Whenever possible, the recipient should make a direct attempt at resolution by informing the offending individual, either verbally or in writing that the conduct is considered disrespectful and must stop immediately.

B. If the response of the offender is unsatisfactory, or the recipient feels uncomfortable confronting the offender a grievance can be submitted to the Eau Claire County 4-H Agent and/or Eau Claire County Fair Committee Chair. The Eau Claire County 4-H Agent and/or Fair Committee Chair will attempt to mediate with both parties seeking a resolution. C. If resolution is not accomplished this grievance may be shared with the 4-H Leaders Association or the Eau Claire County Fair Committee for assistance with resolution. D. A formal meeting will occur between the parties involved, the leadership team of the 4-H Leaders Association or the Fair Committee and the 4-H Agent. The 4-H Leaders Association or the Fair Committee has the right to request separate or joint meetings between parties. If reconciliation cannot be accomplished, it will remain the right of the 4-H Leaders Association or the Fair Committee to make final recommendations to all parties involved following mediation. Based on the severity of the violation in mutual respect, actions may include requesting those youth or adults involved to abstain from attending Eau Claire County events. In severe cases, exploring termination of membership may be suggested. At all times, mediation and resolution will be done respectfully between all parties involved.


Mutual Respect and Trust Policy, continued

Mutual Respect and Trust Standards How we treat and communicate with each other drives the success and enjoyment of everyone’s involvement in Eau Claire County 4-H and the Eau Claire County Fair. This applies to all types of interactions including those that are face-to-face, electronic and written. Respect Everyone shall be treated with respect at all times. Listening until the speaker is finished, use of appropriate tone of language, positive nonverbal behavior and gestures, positive attitudes, all shall reflect this respect and dignity of the individual especially during times of disagreement. Examples of disrespectful behavior would also include gossiping, negative labeling, questioning someone’s decisions or actions in a public forum and ignoring an individual. Language Everyone is expected to be courteous and professional in communicating with others. No one shall use language that is profane, vulgar, condescending, demeaning, degrading, sarcastic, sexually suggestive or explicit, or intimidating, racially/ethnically/religiously slurring in any setting when communicating with or about others, and the county 4-H program or the county fair. Behavior Everyone is expected to refrain from any behavior that is deemed to be disrespectful, harassing, or intimidating to another individual. Confidentiality Protecting the privacy of individuals during mediation/reconciliation is the responsibility of the 4-H Agent and the members of the 4-H Leaders Association or the Fair Committee. Everyone has the right to have issues dealt with in a confidential manner.

Feedback Everyone will strive to give others prompt, direct and constructive feedback when concerns or disagreements arise. Feedback should be given objectively, respectfully and directly to the person(s) involved in a confidential, private setting.

Hungry at the Fair? Be sure to stop at either the indoor food stand or the Dairy Shack out-side for some GREAT Fair Food!

Petting Zoo Help

Volunteers are needed to run the petting zoo on the Saturday of the fair, from 10-4pm.

Contact Meg Mueller at 715-828-5199 or [email protected].

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Face to Face Judging Schedule

The following is the schedule for conference and face-to-face judging, by department:

Cloverbuds & Exploring: All exhibits will be face-to-face judged on Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Computers: Thursday, July 30, anytime from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for face-to-face judging.

Cultural Arts: Some lot numbers in Clowning, Puppets, Theatre Arts, History & Heritage and Music are face-to-face judged all day Friday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cultural Arts area. Sign-up for your time slot with the superintendent. Also, check each of your departments to see if any classes or lot numbers in which you are entered are conferenced judged.

Models: Wednesday July 23 for Aerospace, Modular Construction (Legos) and scale models. Check-in will begin at 5:00 p.m., judging begins at 5:30 p.m.

Self-Determined: Thursday July 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for face-to-face judging. Talk to the superinten-dent to sign-up for a time.

NEW THIS YEAR!!

Crocheting, Quilting, Family Living, Knitting: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.

Photography Class AA, Lot 13; Class BA, Lot 16; Class CA, Lot 15

Cloverbud/Exploring Judging Schedule

The Cloverbud/Exploring judging schedule is not completed yet. We had to add more time slots due to the number of entrants. When it is completed, we will email it to the families. Until that time, you can still call in to the office (715-839-4712) and schedule your child. Otherwise, he or she will be added randomly.

Exhibits brought to the fair after 7:30p.m. on Thursday, July 30, (excluding cut flower, berries, and decorated cakes) will be judged for RIBBON ONLY. No premium money will be given.

Fair entry tags can be picked up at the Fair Office no later than 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Departments will remain open until 7:30 p.m. to accept exhibits.

Be sure to review rules in the fair book prior to the fair: http://eauclaire.uwex.edu/eau-claire-county-fair/

Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 2, after 4:00 p.m. This is a state regulation. If your exhibits are removed prior to that time you will lose your premium dollars. Please do not give your superintendents a hard time about this!

Exhibit Rules

http://eauclaire.uwex.edu/eau-claire-county-fair/


Tips for First-Time Exhibitors (...and a good reminder to everyone)

1. If you are showing Horses (Wednesday, July 27), Dogs (Sunday July 24), Models, Aerospace or Modular Construction (Wednesday July 27) the fair begins EARLY for you.

2. On entry day, Thursday July 28, bring your exhibits (except those noted above) to the Eau Claire County Exposition Center (off Highway 93, west on Lorch Ave). Don’t forget anything!

3. All entry tags MUST be picked up by 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 28 at the fair office (Building E, the first building you come to at the Expo Center, set apart from barns). Entry tags may also be picked up from your club’s General Leader or at the Extension Office prior to the fair.

4. Attach entry tags to your exhibits and take them to the proper building (ask at the fair office). Someone will be in each department to help you. All exhibits, unless otherwise specified, must be in place by 7:30 p.m.

5. ALL entries are exhibited at the exhibitor’s own risk—the Eau Claire County Junior Fair will take reasonable precautions but will not be responsible for damages, loss or theft.

6. Please try to be present for judging in all departments in which you are entered. If you cannot be present for judging and want the judge to be aware of something special about your exhibit, such as how you made it, special techniques or materials, etc., print the information on a 3”x5” card and attach it to your exhibit.

7. Check the Fair book (available online) and Clover Leaves for times of judging for each department. In some areas, such as Cloverbuds, Exploring, live animal projects, Models, Video, Computers, Self-Determined, and for certain conference-judged classes within other departments (marked with an * in the Fair book), you are required to be present for judging.

8. Double-check the instructions in the departments in which you are entered to see if an attached 3x5” card is required with your exhibit.

9. Unless otherwise stated, ALL posters are to be 14x22”.

10. Unloading and loading livestock must be done in designated areas only.

11. Whereas, no exhibit may be removed before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday July 29, ALL exhibits should be removed by 5:00 p.m.

Best Wishes for a GOOD TIME at the Eau Claire County Fair! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

Open Class Your friends that are not in 4-H can sign up to bring projects to the Fair in the Open Class area. Also if your par-ents, relatives, or family friends that are older and would like to bring things to the Fair, there is a list of Open Classes for them in the fair book. The 2015 Open Class, Senior & Super-Senior fair book was recently updated and has its own fair book. Please visit http://eauclaire.uwex.edu/eau-claire-county-fair/ to see the Open Class fair book and entry form.

Wine and Beer

There will be Open Class Wine and Beer Judging this year at the fair. The event will take place on Sunday, July 26, at the Fairgrounds in Building E, following the dog show. More information is available in the fair book. This is for Open Class only, no youth may enter. Winning entries will be displayed at the fair in picture form.

Open Class

https://counties.uwex.edu/eauclaire/files/2011/04/2016-Junior-Fairbook-FINAL.pdf

http://eauclaire.uwex.edu/eau-claire-county-fair/


Bloopers Less than two weeks until the county fair, and perhaps everything is not going just the way you planned. Sometimes things go wrong… the houseplant dies, your woodworking project warps, your animal gets sick, vegetables do not reach a proper size, your ceramic piece gets dropped and broken…

Does this mean that you didn’t learn anything in your 4-H project? Definitely not! A PROJECT is not a finished project, but rather the sum total of what you learned, gained and how YOU grew in the project during the year.

A blooper is NOT an exhibit that you just did not have time to finish or do over, but rather a project in which an error or something that you could not control presented a special challenge.

You still have lots to share in terms of skill you learned and knowledge you gained. And again this year you will have the opportunity to do just that.

What should you do if you have BLOOPER?

Make sure that you have your “blooper” or some representation of it in place in the department in which it was entered by entry time. Then return to the department on the day of judging in that department and speak to the Superintendent. Tell them that you need to arrange a time to speak with the judge about your blooper. This will allow you to tell the judge about your blooper and what you learned in your project this year—giving you a change for appropriate recognition in spite of the “blooper”.

Silent Auction Attention all 4-H Clubs! Please consider donating an item/basket for the Silent Auction.

If you are bringing in a basket or individual items for the Silent Auction, please remember to sign the book in the Fair office with your name, address, description, and value of the item/items.

Items can be brought to the fair on Wednesday and must be in place by noon on Saturday so bidders can have lots of time to look and bid!

Military Day

Please remember to wear red, white, and blue on Sat-urday, August 1. Come to the Military Day Program at 11:00 a.m. by the Flag pole by the OYC Food Stand. Remember to write your letters or make a card for our Military men and women overseas. You can make this at the Fair or at home and bring it to the Fair.

Special Events

Reminder to Fair Award Winners

If you receive a special award (trophy, gift certificate, etc.), please be sure to send a thank-you note to the sponsor(s) of your fair awards. Call the Extension Of-fice at 715-839-4712 if you need their names and ad-dresses, but first look at your special award. The names and addresses will be included or attached to the trophy.

Livestock Thank You' s

Remember that you have to turn in a Thank You note for your buyer before you can get your Livestock Check. Volunteers will be in the Livestock Auction building the night of the Auction by the Rabbit/Chicken information table for you to make out your Thank You note.


Livestock Fair Notes

ARRIVAL TIMES: All Beef, Sheep, and Swine must be in place by Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 am.

Animals will be weighed only if they have an official ear tag. Any animal not weighed during this period will not be sold. Beef, Sheep, and Swine must be weighed-in by noon on Thursday of the fair. All animals must be brought to the scale by a family member.

Reminder to Meat Animal Project Members

It is advisable to bring your animals to the fairgrounds between 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27. The swine show will start at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, beginning with showmanship. The meat goat and sheep show will be Friday morning—goats at 8:30 a.m. and sheep at 9:00 a.m., beginning with showmanship. The beef show will start at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, beginning with the breeding show. Showmanship will also be at the beginning of the show.

Reminder for Cattle & Swine Exhibitors

Cattle exhibitors (beef and dairy) and swine exhibitors are reminded that they must have a veterinarian inspect their animals on the farm. Exhibitors must present a valid health certificate to show the superintendent prior to unloading their animals at the fair.

Attention Dairy Exhibitors

All dairy animals must have health certificates. The superintendent needs to see certificates before allowing the animals into the barn. Please be patient on entry day when everyone is unloading animals and tack!

ALL Livestock (beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, and exotics) MUST

have health papers!!

Appreciation Lunch

There will be a luncheon at the county fair prior to the Livestock Auction on Saturday evening. All registered bidders and guests are invited from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Picnic Pavilion near the Concession Stand at the fairgrounds. This is a time when all youth who are selling animals in the auction should be present and plan to mingle with the bidders. You should “meet and greet” potential buyers and offer to take them to the barns to see your project animals and to hear about what you learned and gained through your project work. The bidders will be registering at this time.

NO Straw bedding will be provided at this year’s fair!

Animals Must Be Under Control

Even well-trained animals may become uncontrollable. The fair must do everything possible to reduce the risk of accident or injury and promote the safety of everyone involved. So, in order to reduce the risk, Fair Superintendents are instructed that if any animal is uncontrollable or likely to cause an injury, the owner will be instructed to return the animal to the barn or take the animal home.

Goat Project Members

Attention, ALL goat project members. You MUST call Goat Dept. Superintendent, Jennifer Meyer, at 715-456-5903 to make sure you know the following:

1. Expectations for the fair

2. Scrapies information

3. Basics of goat health and care

Carcass Results & Livestock Banquet

Friday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. is the Livestock Banquet at the Augusta Fire Station—including Carcass Show results and awards.


Fair Rules The Eau Claire County Fair Committee has set the following rules. Please read them carefully and call if you have any questions or if you need clarification.

Junior fair exhibitors are expected to conduct them-selves in ways that properly represent their organiza-tion and provide a positive image of youth to the public. In order to facilitate this, Junior Fair exhibi-tors will:

DO NOT swear or use language that is objec-tionable to other exhibitors, families, judges or fair staff. Exhibitors will warned up to two times verbally and upon the third violation will be asked to leave the show or judging situation.

No tobacco. No Junior Fair exhibitors will use any form of tobacco products anywhere on the fairgrounds, even if they are 18 years or older.

Dress appropriately for all judging and showing events. This means dressing in a way that does not endanger themselves or others and wearing clothing that covers their stomachs, chests, backs and buttocks and undergarments.

1) Tops are not to be worn that are open-backed, totally off the shoulder, or low cut so that cleavage is exposed.

2) Clothes that are overly sheer so undergar-ments can be seen are not to be worn.

3) There should be no exposed midriff. Tops and bottoms are to touch or overlap.

Exhibitors who violate the above will be asked to leave the show/judging situation and return appropri-ately dressed. Junior Fair exhibitors who show ani-mals should read the rules in EACH department carefully. There are additional specific rules for showing the various species of animals.

Failure to comply with the rules listed above will re-sult in the exhibitor being asked to leave the show or judging situation and forfeiting all premiums, ribbons or any other recognition which would have otherwise been awarded.

Important Rules for Adults and Youth Working

in the Fair Food Stand

These rules are established by the City/County Health Department that must be followed in order for us to

maintain our Food License!

1. You must wear close-toed shoes. Sandals, flip-flops, and “Crocs” are NOT allowed!

2. You must wear shirts, blouses, or dresses with sleeves (short or long-sleeved). Sleeve-less shirts or tank-tops are NOT allowed!

3. If you are coming to your shift from one of the barns, be sure to change clothes.

4. Hair that is long enough to be put into a ponytail, MUST be worn in a ponytail!

Having a quality fair stand depends on having a full shift of workers each and every shift. To make sure we provide good service and to be respectful to your fellow workers, please be sure to stay for your ENTIRE SHIFT!

Now GO! Have a great

and safe


Cookie Baking Contest


Have you entered to bring your animal to the Petting Zoo at the Fair? To sign-up to bring your animal, small or large, click Here

Petting Zoo Sign-Up

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a44aba629a64-petting


Photo Opportunities—Fair Memories

See next page for Charcoal Chicken Dinner Details!

For Seniors Only—Chicken Dinner Coupon!


Club Minutes

Maple Drive Boosters May Mnutes After a busy evening mowing, raking, sawing,

and cleanup at our Wayside, we gathered for hot dogs over the fire and a yummy potluck supper around the fire. The meeting was called to order at 6:25. We began with pledges, secretary's report, treasurer's report, roll call, and recognition.

Starting in old business we collected raffle tick-

ets. We then filled out our month-by-month sheets. Since our Drama group made it to the state fair we made sure that performance dates have been requested. They are set up and we will be practicing again soon. For the Farmers market stand this summer our club will be do-ing it, but we have no specified date.

In new business we began with the mowing and

can pickup schedule for the summer. We then moved on to talking about the end of the fiscal year. All money should be turned in to Daikon by June 30th. If you have any question contact Daikon. At the June meeting we will be discussing the 2016/2017 budget, so if you have any suggestions or questions bring them to the meeting. For the June meeting we will be at the Cleghorn town hall. We will play kickball, and members are encouraged to bring a friend. For food we will be having pizza and pop. The meeting will be on Sunday the 12th.

Concluding with the General Leaders report Lisa shared that we should pick what game we want to do for the kids tent at the fair. Members decided that we would want to do the Fish pond. For the food stand at the fair we decided on Saturday morning.

Drammen Dandies

June 12, 2016

The meeting was called to order

-The meeting started at 6:00 PM

-The pledges were led by Grace Boley.

-Secretary report was given by Emily Flaskrud.

-Treasures report was given by Sam Weinzierl.

Old Business

-The club voted on our club trip being August 3

and we will be going to Wisconsin Dells.

New Business

-No new business was presented.

Adjourn meeting

-Emma Boley gave a demonstration.

Announcements

- On Friday night of the fair, our club will be doing

the car hop again.

-Jackie will have the fair entry tags at the next meet-

ing if they are available. If the tags are not available,

you will need to pick them up at the extension of-

fice or get them at the fair office.

Next Meeting

-The next meeting will be at Drammen Lutheran

Church on July 10.

-If you have not done a club demonstration, you

need to plan to do one at the next meeting.

Club Minutes


May Meeting Beef River Pacesetters 5/15/16

The May Meeting started at 6:00. The roll call was, "What is one thing you will be doing this summer." The Secre-tary's report was read by Allison and the Treasurer's report was read by McKayla.

New Business:

-Josie and Violet reported on the Thrift sale.

-Mitchell and Julie reported on delivering May Day decorations.

* A reminder went out to sell your raffle tickets by the June Meeting.

* The Broiler Fest will take place on June 3,4, and 5th.

*Sign up for a Food Stand shift [ Posted on Facebook ]. Every member has to work two shifts or just one busy shift. If you are going on camps/trips for 4-H you need to work three shifts.

*The Kiddie Parade is on Saturday Morning. You will need to meet up with the club at 10:30. The parade starts at 11:00am. The club will meet by the Eleva Lutheran Church. During the parade the club will be walking and hold-ing their banner and handing out ice-cream coupons and lantern flyers. The club encourages club members to bring animals.

*The club will be selling drinks at the Jeff Janis signing from two to four pm by the stage.

*The lantern release will be on Saturday night at dusk at 9pm. This will be located at the Eleva Lake/Pond. The club asks members who are available to come and help.

*At 1:00 the club will be meeting up at the Eleva Park for the Grand Parade. The parade starts at 1:30. The club will be riding in a firetruck and for the people who are walking will be handing out candy.

* If you haven't given the club 10 addresses to use for the clubs fundraising project please do so.

* Josie will go over the Food Stand health code and safety information.

New Business:

* The club has been asked by Girl Scouts to have the clubs food stand open on Tuesday nights in the summer for Music in the Park.

* Renee is doing the Fair Silent Auction Basket.

* The club discussed good times to work for the Leaders Association Food Stand and the Kids Day Tent.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:45.

Respectively Submitted By: Ella of the Beef River Pacesetters.

Club Minutes


June minutes-Maple Drive Boosters We began the meeting with pledges, roll call, treasur-er's report, secretary's report, and recognition. We then moved onto old business. We started with talking about raffle tickets, and made sure that they were all sold and turned in. We then checked on enrollment forms. They’ve been mostly turned in, and members who haven’t turned them in have talked to our leaders. We filled in the empty slots, and members double checked the dates they signed up for. All members were also reminded to finish up ceramics at Whispering Pines ceramics. The members that did the Farmers market stand gave it a thumbs up!

Moving onto new business we started with discussing the end of the fiscal year. It is on June 30th, and you should get all receipts turned into the Iversons if you want to be reimbursed. Our club signed up for the Adult food stand on Saturday 29th from 7-11 a.m. We are also signed up for the kids day tent. We are running the bean bag toss. The ice cream eating contest is going to be on Friday night! Bring your friends to get a good laugh. Bring ideas for fair entertainment to the July meeting, we are still trying to decide. We approved the budget, and made no changes to it. For the July meeting we are doing our potluck. It will be on the 25th, and we will be having appetizer type foods, and you can also bring other foods too. It will be held at the Henning’s house again. We will swim at four, eat at five, and start our meeting at six.

For the general leaders report we talked about

the Vanessa Marsh scholarship for seniors. For the fair this year each club needs to volunteer 2 member minimum for set-up and takedown. We have a family that has volunteered for each, so we are good. This year Discovery day will be at the sports warehouse on October 9th. You should let Sara know if you want to do a station. Also at the sports warehouse there will be a day camp on June 22nd and 29th, and also on July 13th and 20th. They will be from 9am to 4am each day. You should bring your own lunch if you go! The cowboy mounted shooting show is always fun! It is a great opportunity to volunteer and have fun!

June Meeting of the Pleasant Valley Clo-vers 4-H Club June 26, 2016

The meeting was held at the Wathke’s. Before the meeting, we had a club tour and stained benches. The meeting was called to order by Cullen Kortbein. Pledges were said. We sang happy birthday to Emma. Roll call was taken. Allison, Lindsay, Kylee, Teresa, Samantha, Will, Katelyn, Emma, Ashlyn, Camryn, Ci-erra, and Cullen were present. The secretary’s report was read. A motion was made by Lindsay and second-ed by Cierra to accept the secretary’s report. The treas-urer’s report was read. Activity reports were given. Teresa & Lindsay report-ed on 4-H Camp. Teresa reported on her trip to Mad-ison for State 4-H Congress. Allison & Lindsay told about Clothing Revue.

For old business, we had a fair booth update. We will be decorating Wednesday night at 5 p.m. We also signed up for fair entertainment and will do the play from the drama fest. Kyle Wathke and Teresa Miller will be in charge of the Silent Auction basket. Wendy gave an update on Operation Blanket Eau Claire. The club is on the list and will tie blankets in August.

The Kortbein family mentioned they will be hosting a 14 year-old boy from Mexico during the month of July as part of an international 4-H program.

For new business, sign-up sheets were passed around for working in the Kid’s Tent and food stand at the fair. Each family for the fair must supply 2 pies, which could be ordered from Main Street Cafe. 4-H on the Air was discussed for August. The Friedrich family was interested.

No Youth leader’s report. Adult Leaders reported that entry tags are ready to pick up at the Extension office. A motion was made by Lindsay and seconded by Will to adjourn the meeting. After the meeting we had a pot luck supper and a campfire. Minutes by Secretary, Allison Duerkop

Club Minutes


Beef River Pacesetters 6-19-16

The June meeting started at 6:07. The roll call was what's your favorite 4-H event throughout the year. The secre-tary's report was read by Josie. The treasurer's report was read by McKayla. Julie, Jessica, and Tyson had birthdays this month. Happy Birthday!!

Old Business:

The club reminds you to make sure you hand in your Friends of the Fair raffle tickets to Renee by the 19th. Violet, Ella, Josie, McKayla, Jordan, Julie, and Ally reported on Broiler Fest. The club asked if anyone had any thoughts or suggestions on Broiler Fest. Julie, Mitchell, McKayla, and Jacob talked about 4-H camp. Stockman's dates will be posted on Facebook. Violet and Josie reported on Music in the Park. The club asks if any club members are free on the dates that the club is helping with Music in the Park to come and help out. The club still needs addresses so if you haven't given the club addresses please do so. The club had a vote on fair booth theme decorations. Inside Out won the vote. The Leadership Association Food stand is on Saturday from 2-6pm. The club has a shift sign up and needs everyone who can be present to be there. The club had a shift sign up for the Kids Tent Golf Game on Friday. Your shift has to be 1 hour long. Shifts are available from 9:45am-4:15pm. The club needs two adults to help set up for fair on Monday or Tuesday 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm, and two adults for clean up on Sunday 4pm-8pm or Monday 8am-12pm.

New Business:

The next meeting is July 17 at 5:00 at the Eleva Park. There was a potluck sign up after the meeting.

* Reminder to start on Fair Projects.

* Reminder to start on Record Books. Record Books are due at the end of August.

* The Vanessa Marsh scholarship in cloverleaves is given two weeks before the fair.

* Discovery day is October 9 from 1pm-3pm.

* National Youth Science day is October 5th in cloverleaves.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:05. Tyson, Jordan, and Ally had demonstrations.

Respectively submitted: Ella of the Beef River Pacesetters

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