Rock County 4-H

Cloverpatch
Phone: 608-757-5690
Fax: 608-757-5581
September 2010

If you were a TV or radio announcer, what would you say or do to promote 4-H, tak-
ing into consideration all of the events and activities you have been involved in over
the last year? Here’s a check list of just a few things you may have been involved in to help you
answer that question.

___ Attended my 4-H Club activities & events

___ Helped with my 4-H Club fund raiser(s)
___ Attended 4-H Club and project meetings
___ Attended Cloverbud or Summer Camp
___ Was a camp counselor
___ Was in my club play
___ Gave a speech at Communication Arts Festival
___ Joined Jr. Council
___ Completed a county award form or went on a county award trip
___ Was a county committee member
___ Exhibited at county fair
___ Helped at the county fair
___ Participated in state fair
___ Joined 4-H Heatwave Show Chior
___ Met new friends and or tried something new
___ Was a club or Jr. Council Officer
___ Attended county officer training
___ Participated in one of the many Jr. Council activities offered

There are many more things that can be added to this list to make your TV or radio promotion
really exciting and real!

All of your involvement helped you to meet new people, gave you an opportunity to gain independ-
ence and learn to make good decisions, gave you an opportunity to master something new and most
of all you were able to help others. So be sure to tell others about your 4-H experiences!

National 4-H Week is October 3-9.

What is your club doing to get the word out about 4-H?

“4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.”
 Cloverpatch
Table of Contents
Club Page………………………………....2
Leadership……………………………...2-5
Special Projects & Activities………..5-7
Communication/Cultural Arts……......7
Home and Family…………………….....7
Animal Science……………………….7-9
Mechanical Science………………..…...9
Fair Facts……………………………...9-10
Other Information ……………………..10
Calendar………………………….……..11
Snip and Send…………………...…12-15
4-H Staff:
Donna Duerst
4-H Youth Development Agent
Sue Fredrich
4-H Program Advisor
Linda Marshall
4-H Program Assistant
Sally Reisem
Americorps Vista
Carol Jaggi
4-H Support Staff
ROCK COUNTY UWEX
WEBSITE:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/
rock/4h/
Rock County
UW Extension Service
Phone Number: 608-757-5690
Fax Number: 608-757-5581
Club Page
Newark Beloit 4-H Club Happenings
The Newark-Beloit Club members have been busy this
summer finishing projects for the fair. At the June
Club meeting, the Jr. Leaders talked about the record
books and gave us good tips and ideas. We finished off
the meeting with ice cream sundaes in honor of June
being Dairy Month. Our club was represented in the
Orfordville and Shopiere parades. Some members
walked, others rode bikes. One even brought her dog. A
few of us are looking forward to Camp Upham Woods in
August.
Trevor Carr, Newark-Beloit Reporter
Leadership
Junior Council Meeting
Get a head start on your youth leadership project for
next year by becoming a member of the 4-H Jr. Council.
There are many opportunities for you to get involved in
county level leadership roles and make new friends from
all over Rock County. All Rock County 4-H youth in grades
7 and up are invited to attend Junior Council meetings
held on the 4th Monday of the month (except May &
July), with the next meeting to be held on September 27
at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse, Janesville. Put this date
on your calendar and plan to attend!
Senior Council Meeting
The Rock County 4-H Senior Council will meet on Monday,
September 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the courthouse. Enrollment
materials for 2010-11 will be distributed and we will also
discuss updates to the required IRS reporting process, so
PLEASE be sure your club is represented! All interested
leaders are welcome to attend Senior Council meetings.
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WANTED: 4-H Members to Apply
for the 4-H Ambassador Team!
4-H members in grades 7-12: NOW is the time
to apply to be a Rock County 4-H Ambassador!
Qualifications include several years 4-H ex-
perience, a sincere desire to promote 4-H and a
willingness to speak in front of groups.
Responsibilities of 4-H Ambassadors include
promoting 4-H to the public at various commu-
nity events; teaching educational programs at
4-H clubs; coordinating and staffing the 4-H
Awareness Center at the county fair; and at-
tending monthly 4-H Ambassador meetings
which are held one hour prior to Junior Council
meetings on the 4th Monday of each month.
NEW this year: 4-H Ambassadors will also be
responsible for leading activity sessions at the
NEW “4-H Fun-tertainment” Drop-In Center at
the Beloit Public Library!
Selection will be based on a written application.
Applications are due to the UWEX Office no
later than September 30 and can be found on
the Rock County 4-H website, http://
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/rock/4h/. Hard copies
are also available at the UWEX Office in the
courthouse.
All current 4-H Ambassadors will need to re-
apply by completing a re-application form. Cur-
rent Ambassadors, watch your mail or e-mail
for that information.
4-H Ambassadors will sharpen and improve
their communication skills, gain new leadership
skills, increase their knowledge of 4-H and im-
prove their self confidence! Contact Donna
Duerst at 757-5690 if you have any questions.
Cloverbud Leader’s Meeting
Please mark your calendars for Thursday,
September 23 – 7:00 p.m., Janesville Court-
house, Conference Center. While the 2010
year is fresh in your minds, it is time to look
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forward to our new 4-H year. Discussion of
how clubs hold their meetings, how plans are
devised and how your youth/adult partnerships
are doing will be shared by all. Important, this
meeting is also open to all youth leaders work-
ing with the program; so adults, please person-
ally invite them. There is no one way of doing
things and it is important to have the time to-
gether to share ideas. Our Cloverbud program
is growing and we need to keep it fresh for all.
We will also be as distributing the NEW Clover-
bud Record Books, thoughtfully revised by
Brenda Risseeuw. Any questions contact Linda
Marshall at 757-5693.
Youth Leadership Contest
Congratulations to the 4-H members and clubs
and FFA members and chapters that partici-
pated in the Youth Leadership Contest held on
July 21. Our judge, Kyle Adams, would like to
congratulate everyone on their presentations
and let you know that he would have liked to
have given 1st Place to all of the participants
for the excellent work that that was done!
Members Contest placings:
1st – Kelli Veile, Magnolia 4-H
2nd – Leah Kasprzak, Badger 4-H
3rd – Katie Connell, Consolidated 4-H
Club Contest placings:
1st - Janesville FFA (Craig High School FFA&
Parker High School FFA)
2nd – LaPrairie 4-H
State-Wide Fall Youth Leadership
Conference
Grab Hold of the Reins, Get Roped into 4-H!
November 20, Chula Vista, WI Dells
Sponsored by Southern District Leadership
Team (SDLT)
Join youth leaders from across the state and
get re-energized about 4-H and what you can
do to make your program stronger! This con-
ference is planned and sponsored by Southern
District Leadership Team members
(SDLT). There are many exciting leadership
sessions for members in 7th grade and older to
choose from and then enjoy the indoor water
park with your new friends! The cost is only
$47 and your parent may attend the confer-
ence for only $25 (which covers lunch, but not
a water park pass). The registration deadline is
October 22.
Make this a family outing...rooms at Chula Vista
are $129 (Tower rooms) per night for Novem-
ber 19 or 20. Rooms can be reserved until Oc-
tober 19. Contact Chula Vista at 800-388-
4782 for additional information. Mark your cal-
endars and save the date. Recruit your friends
and join the fun. The flyer and registration
form is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/
cty/rock/4h/index.html or at the end of this
newsletter.
If there is enough interest and chaperones,
Rock County Jr. Council may offer a bus to this
event. If you are interested please complete
the State 4-H Youth Conference Bus Form at
the end of this newsletter. If you have ques-
tions contact Sue at 757-5690.
WSVH 4-H Club
The WI School for the Visually Handicapped
(WSVH) Club is looking for youth and adults to
help make their program even better. Many of
the members need or could benefit from one on
one assistance and that is where you could
make the difference in the life of another
4-Her. Meetings are 1-1½ hours on the first
and third Tuesday of most months depending on
holidays and school breaks. The actual meeting
begins at 7:00 p.m. but volunteers are asked to
come at 6:30 p.m. to get instructions on the
project of the evening.
We are also looking for older youth who might
be interested in leading a project. This would
be a great youth leadership project and would
Evaluation Forms or if you are thinking about a
career in teaching or working with youth with
special needs you can get some hands on ex-
perience in this club. You don't have to make a
long-term commitment. Even one or two meet-
ings will really help the club along. Ques-
tions...contact Cheryl Edwards 362-2291 or via
email at sowcle@aol.com or Linda Marshall at
the UWEX Office.
After School Needs You - Youth &
Adults
The 4-H After School Program is a much
sought out extra curricular offering by
schools. The local schools see the benefits of
“Hands on Learning” that 4-H has used over
the last 100 years. Rock County 4-H has pro-
grams in Beloit, Janesville and Evansville.
This year the 4-H After School members will
be involved in citizenship, healthy life styles,
nature studies along with other enrichment
classes.
One of the reasons why the Rock County 4-H
After School program has been so successful
is the great volunteers that have donated
their time to help lead projects. In the past
youth leaders who volunteered found that the
after school program gave them a great oppor-
tunity to share their interests and talents
with a new audience. In return they have
taken their after school experience and
turned it into their youth leadership project
that has been highly praised when they pre-
sent them at fair or as part of their member
evaluation forms. 4-H members who are edu-
cation majors discovered the after school ex-
perience helped them shape their career goals
and gave them experience that other students
did not have. Adults who have volunteered
found that this gave them a different per-
spective of what 4-H is and the impact it can
have on a young person’s life.
There are opportunities for short and long
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term volunteers. If you are interested please
call Donna Duerst or Sally Reisem at the UWEX
Office at 757-5690. Information and planning
meetings are being formed now that you will not
want to miss.
Special Projects
& Activities
4-H Award Applications due
September 30!
The application forms for all Rock County 4-H
awards are available on our website, http://
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/rock/4h/awards.html.
Hard copies are also available at the UWEX
Office. Awards include Clover Awards (based
solely on participation), Younger Member
Awards (for members in 5th-8th grade), Older
Member Awards (for members in 9th grade and
up), Project Awards (NEW! separate forms for
members in grades K-8th and members in grades
9th and up) and Outstanding Leader Awards.
ALL completed forms are due to the UW-EX
Office in the courthouse by September 30.
Don’t miss this deadline, as no late forms will
be accepted!
NEW this year! The Younger Member Awards
and Older Member Awards require ONLY the
original and ONE copy to be submitted to the
UWEX Office. That means much less paper for
everyone!
Awards Interviews on November 6th
The awards interviews will be held on Saturday,
November 6th for everyone who is submitting
an Older Member Award form and 8th graders
who are submitting a Younger Member Award
form. Please mark that date on your calendar!
In October you will receive a schedule with
specific interview times, so watch for that in-
formation!
Take A Look At The New Project/
Activity Award Form
All 4-H members are eligible to apply for a pro-
ject or activity award by completing and sub-
mitting A Project/Activity Award Form to the
4-H office by September 30. The Project/
Activity has a new look, so read the instruc-
tions before filling them out. There are new
categories that one can chose to write about,
such as ambassador, club officer and any of the
4-H sports The forms are divided into two
grade levels, one for K-8th and one for 9th –
13th. Remember the project/activity award
are not given on how one places at the fair, but
on what one learns and gains by being in the
project or in activity. The Project/Activities
Award Forms can be found on the 4-H web site
http://rock.uwex.edu/4h/index.html under 4-H
Awards and Scholarship Forms. After these
forms are submitted a committee of knowl-
edgeable 4-H people will review each form. The
awards will be given out at the County Achieve-
ment Night in January. If you have any ques-
tions call Sally Reisem at the UWEX Office,
757-5690.
4-H Bakery Tent and Awareness
Center at the Fair
A very big THANK YOU to all 4-H members,
leaders and parents who helped make the 4-H
Bakery Tent and Awareness Center such a suc-
cess at this year’s county fair! Once again, the
sale of Old Fashion Bakery cream puffs and
éclairs, as well as Pepsi products, resulted in
several thousand dollars profit for the Rock
County 4-H scholarship fund. In addition, hun-
dreds of fairgoers received information about
the 4-H program and many youth had their
faces painted thanks to the efforts of every-
one who staffed the 4-H Awareness Tent. A
special thanks goes to Daryl Hansen, Kathy Hei-
der and Brenda Risseeuw who worked tirelessly
to manage the Bakery Tent. It was another
VERY successful county fair, thanks to EVERY-
ONE who helped out in either tent!
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4-H International Exchange Families
Host Students from Japan
The Ed Reible family and the Rodney Timp
family, both of Bradford 4-H, hosted Hikari
Manjo and Mayu Morifugi from Japan through
the WI 4-H International Exchange.
After an orientation in Madison, the delegates
lived with their host families for 4 weeks, dur-
ing which they experienced American culture
through participation with their host families
that included family and 4-H activities such as
camp, fair, vacation and many other experi-
ences.
If you are interested in hosting visit http://
www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/onlinepro/
international.cfm or contact Sue at the UWEX
Office, 757-5690.
4-H Softball Tournament Results
Congratulations to our 4-H Softball teams!
Following are the results of the county 4-H
Softball Tournament, held July 10-11 in Or-
fordville.
Juniors:
1st place – Newark Pioneers 4-H
2nd place – Clinton 4-H
Sportsmanship – Badger 4-H
Seniors:
1st place – Turtle 4-H
2nd place – Porter 4-H
Sportsmanship – Magnolia 4-H
A BIG thank you to the 4-H Softball Commit-
tee: Tom Krausse, Bill Bergs, Richard Kapke,
Jake Herden and Bill Bahr for coordinating
the tournament and the softball season.
Thank you also to everyone who volunteered
their time to make this year’s softball pro-
gram a success!
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Youth Leadership Project Meeting
October 12 – 6:30 pm
Courthouse
Do you have questions about what you can do
for your Youth Leadership Project? Plan to
attend this meeting to gain new insight about
the project, recognize what the project is all
about and how easily you can be a successful
youth leader. If you have questions contact
Julina Brown at 879-2213.
Project Evaluation Meetings
For Members, Leaders, Superintendants & In-
terested Parents
September 30 – Jury Assembly Room, Court-
house
If you are involved in Visual Arts, Drawing &
Painting, Photography, Foods, Foods Preserva-
tion, Home Environment, Home Environment
Floral, Sewing, Jr. & Sr. Style Revue, Family
Revue, Knitting & Crocheting or Child Develop-
ment plan to attend to have input in any
changes and possible county meetings for 2011.
If you have nay questions contact Linda Mar-
shall or Sue Fredrich at 757-5690.
Congratulations, Heat Wave!
HeatWave members performed again this year
at the WI State Fair for four days on the Ag
Oasis Stage. Each member earned an Award of
Merit for their efforts! They were out-
standing in style, performance, presentation
and demeanor. They were invited to come back
next year! If you would like to belong to Heat-
Wave you may call Janet Kassel at 876-6311
for more information.
HeatWave Looking for New Members
HeatWave is the Rock County 4-H show choir.
Founded in 1991, it exists: to teach perform-
ance skills and develop talent; to encourage co-
operation and creativity; to expand and demon-
strate leadership and communication skills; and
to promote Rock County 4-H as its musical am-
bassadors.
HeatWave has performed this year for a wide
variety of audiences. Venues include: the Wis-
consin State Fair (HeatWave once again was
awarded a Merit!), Farm Technology Days,
Rock County Fair, Richland County Fair, Taste
of Clinton, Rock County Dairy Breakfast, 4-H
clubs, private celebrations, church carnivals,
civic clubs and other events.
The 2010 season is nearly over and it is time
to consider joining HeatWave 2011. For more
information on how to join, please see the
"snip-and-send" at the end of this newsletter
or visit our website at
www.heatwave4hshowchoir.org.
4-H National Youth Science Day
2010
On October 6th millions of youth across the
United States will become scientists during
the third annual 4-H National Youth Science
Day. This year’s experiment 4-H20 will help
youth discover how we as a country can reduce
our environmental impact. If you would like to
know more about 4-H National Youth Science
Day and 4-H20 go to 4-H National Youth Ser-
vice Day https://www.4-h.org/NYSD/
index.php. 4-H National Youth Science Day
is part of 4-H‘s commitment to prepare 1 mil-
lion new young people to excel in science, engi-
neering and technology by 2013.
Communication
& Cultural Arts
State 4-H Arts Camp Counselors
Selected
Congratulations to Ariel Stefanczyk, Badger
4-H and Keysha Hansen, Newark Beloit 4-H,
for being selected as counselors for the 2010
4-H Arts Camp in Wisconsin Dells in October!
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Home &
Family
Clothing Project Members
Project members are reminded to send a thank
you to Jerry’s Sewing and Vacuum for donating
the sewing machine that was given at the fair.
The address is Jerry’s Sewing & Vacuum, Attn.
Tim, 2720 N. Pontiac Dr., Janesville, WI
53545.
Animal
Science
Community Support for Animal
Projects Still Growing Strong
The 4-H Fair Meat Animal Sale Committee
thanks local businesses and individuals for pur-
chasing animals at the fair with the total sale
being $350,000. The Fur and Feather Sale was
again a huge success with the sale totaling over
$32,605.00. Special thanks go out to their
buyers too.
The 6th Annual Dairy Youth Recognition Auc-
tion was also a huge success. A record sale
brought in $ 20,200 to help youth with pro-
jects and their future educational plans. The
success of these programs would not be possi-
ble without the support of local businesses and
individuals.
Dairy Scholarships recipients were Briana
Bader, Evansville, Allison Funk, Janesville, Ann
O’Leary, Evansville and Rebecca Neal, Orford-
ville. Scholarships given out totaled $4000.00.
Congratulations to all.
Dairy Sportsmanship Awards were given to Ra-
chel O’Leary and Megan Daluge and the Ivan
Woodman Award was given to Donavan Nelson,
Edgerton.
Fur and Feather Scholarships totaling $3000
were given to Hannah Gerbitz, Milton, Audrey
Hurley, Evansville, Kelli Veili, Evansville, Kaitlyn
Cook, Brodhead, Katrina Johnson, Brodhead and
Amber Thatcher, Whitewater Congratulations
to all.
Please remember to send “thank you” notes to
those individuals providing support for our
youth dairy, small animal and livestock projects.
If you need help with a name or address, please
contact the Rock County UWEX Office at 757-
5690.
Congratulations to Dairy Promotion
Window Contest Winners
The Rock County Dairy Promotion Council, all
dairy farmers and affiliates wish to thank the
4-H club members and leaders for the excel-
lent job that was done to promote dairy prod-
ucts this year in the Dairy Promotion Window
Contest.
1st Place & $50 – Evansville 4-H
Window display at the Grange Mall, Evansville
2nd Place (tie) & $30 – Badger 4-H
Window display at Congress Glass, Janesville
2nd Place & $30 – Harmony 4-H
Window display at Anytime Fitness, Milton
Other participating 4-H clubs were: Badger,
Consolidated, LaPrairie, Magnolia, Milton, New-
ark Pioneers, Porter and Rock Valley.
All clubs, including 1st & 2nd place, received
dairy products (ice cream) for their club meet-
ing. Letters were sent to redeem at Country
Quality Dairy, Janesville.
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Dairy Promotion Reports Due
Dairy Promotion Reports are due to UWEX Of-
fice by October 9th.
Livestock Evaluation Meeting
The annual Livestock Project Evaluation meet-
ing has been scheduled for September 30th,
7:00 p.m. at the Craig Center, Rock County 4-H
Fairgrounds. The meeting is open to all beef,
sheep and swine project members, parents and
leaders. This is your opportunity to share your
concerns, issues and thoughts regarding the
livestock projects, 4-H Fair and Meat Animal
Sale.
4-H Dairy Judging Results
Congratulations to our Rock County 4-H Junior
and Senior Dairy Judging teams! They com-
peted at Area Animal Science Day in Racine
County and the Senior team placed 2nd overall,
with the Junior teams placing 1st and 3rd . For
complete results, go to http://www.uwex.edu/
ces/4h/events/animalscience.cfm. Senior
Team members were Mackenzie Nickels, Erica
Ballmer, Hannah Gerbitz, Krissa Stork, Chris
Templeton, Ann O’Leary and Felicai Moy. Jun-
ior team members were, Team #1, Rachel Ger-
bitz, Riley Miller, Otis Johnson, Cierra Ballmer,
Kristen Broege, Jenna Broege, Brooke
Templeton and Abigail Martin; Team #2,
Alyssa Templeton, Dane Trustem, Ben Kronberg
and Tyler Rabenhorst.
The Junior & Senior Teams also competed at
the State 4-H Dairy Cattle Evaluation Contest
in Marshfield. The Senior team placed 9th and
the Junior team placed 7th. For additional re-
sults, go to http://4h.uwex.edu/events/State4-
HDairyCattleEvaluationContest.cfm
Horse and Pony Project Committee
The Horse and Pony Project Committee meets
the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
in the courthouse. The next meetings are
Thursday, September 2 and the evaluation
and Pony project leaders and parents are in-
vited and encouraged to attend!
Horse and Pony Project Evaluation
Meeting
The Horse and Pony Project Committee will hold
their annual evaluation meeting on Thursday,
October 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the courthouse. Fair
premium book changes and the calendar of
events for 2011 will be discussed at this meet-
ing, as well as any other concerns brought forth
by those at the meeting. ALL leaders, parents
and members in the Horse and Pony project and
Horseless Horse projects are welcome and en-
couraged to attend…please join us!
Mechanical
Science
Mechanical Sciences Leader Meeting
All 4-H Mechanical Sciences project leaders
and junior leaders are invited to a planning
meeting on Thursday, September 16 at 7:00
p.m. in the courthouse. The calendar dates for
2011 will be set and fair premium book changes
discussed. In addition, we will discuss some
important potential changes to the Mechanical
Sciences projects! This meeting is our oppor-
tunity to plan for the coming year, so please
mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Fair
Facts
Fair Office Access
Need to get to the Fair Office? If the main
gate to the fairgrounds on Craig Avenue is
closed, do not despair! Check the walk-in gate,
also on Craig Avenue just behind the office.
However, it is always a good idea to call the
office before making the trip. The phone num-
ber at the Fair Office is 755-1470.
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Fair Clean Up
Thanks goes to all responsible in making the
fairgrounds clean again! The top four places
for the larger 4-H clubs were: Bradford 4-H,
Fulton 4-H, Magnolia 4-H and Turtle 4-H. The
top four places for smaller 4-H clubs were:
Edgerton-Leydon 4-H, Johnstown 4-H, Rock
Valley 4-H and Beloit Bulldogs 4-H. The top
FFA Chapters were: Evansville FA, Edgerton
FFA, Brodhead FFA and Milton FFA.
Meat Animal Sale & Fur & Feather Participants
There are still quite a few sale checks at the
fair office. Remember to bring in your thank
you note when you pick up these checks. This
information is in the fair book on pages 19 & 32.
Our buyers do a great job supporting youth at
the Rock County Fair, so let’s get these thank
you notes to them soon.
Fair Exhibits Left!
There are still county fair exhibits left at the
Fair Secretary’s Office! If you have not picked
up your exhibits yet, please do so as soon as
possible. The State Fair exhibits are also at
the Fair Secretary’s Office and can be picked
up as well. Please call Mary at 755-1470 to
make sure the office is open before making a
special trip.
Attention: All 4-H Fair Trophy
Winners!
If you won a trophy at the Rock County 4-H
Fair, it is YOUR responsibility to send a thank
you note to the trophy sponsor. If the name
and address of the sponsor was not on a card
attached to the trophy, call the Fair Office at
755-1470. Every year the Fair loses some tro-
phy sponsors because they do not receive thank
you notes. Don’t let that happen again...send
that thank you note today!
Fair Museum
The Rock County Fair Museum Committee would
like to thank everyone who volunteered in the
museum during fair week and thank you to all
those that brought in or donated former fair
projects, pictures and news articles. All your
time and efforts were greatly appreciated.
Please call the fair office at 755-1470 if you
have suggestions or items for the 2011 fair mu-
seum.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
To all the Fair Superintendents, Assistant Su-
perintendents, Junior Superintendents, and
Exhibitors, Leaders, and Parents. Your endless
hours of work and dedication to the success of
the 2010 Rock County 4-H Fair are truly appre-
ciated.
Community Service Opportunity
WI Nutrition Education Program
Community Baby Shower for 1st Time Expec-
tant Mom’s or Mom's with a baby born between
April-Oct. 2010
Location: Rock County Job Center
Date & time: Tuesday Oct. 12, 5-7:30pm
The goals of the shower are to provide educa-
tion, links to communityresources and to cele-
brate Rock County’s newest members. The
eventwill include educational sessions, resource
booths, games, prizes andrefreshments. The
event is sponsored by several area community
agencies.
If your club or youth leaders in child develop-
ment or home & familyprojects would like to
help out this community service project, new
children’s books can be collected and dropped
off at the UWEX Officeat the courthouse by
September 30th. If you have questions con-
tact Shana Leith at 757-5694.
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 SEPTEMBER 2010 CALENDAR

2 Horse & Pony Project Committee meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

6 UWEX Office Closed-Holiday
10-12 WI Sheep & Wool Festival, Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds
16-19 State 4-H Horse Expo, West Allis
16 Mechanical Sciences Projects Leaders meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
20 Jr. & Sr. Council Executive Board meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
23 Cloverbud Leaders/Jr. Leaders Meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
27 4-H Ambassador Team meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m.
Junior & Senior Council meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
30 Non-Animal Project Evaluation meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
Livestock Evaluation meeting, Craig Center – 7:00 p.m.
DEADLINE: Award forms due to the UWEX
DEADLINE: New 4-H Ambassador applications due to the UWEX

OCTOBER 2010 CALENDAR

7 Horse & Pony Project Evaluation Meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

3-9 National 4-H Week
9 DEADLINE: Dairy Promotion Reports due to UWEX
7-10 N.C. Volunteer Leader Forum, Michigan
12 Youth Leadership Project meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
18 Jr. & Sr. Council Executive Board Meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
21 4-H Achievement Program Committee meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
22 DEADLINE: State 4-H Fall Youth Leadership Conference registration due
DEADLINE: Rock County Bus Transportation Form for State 4-H Fall Youth Leader-
ship Conference to UWEX
25 4-H Ambassador Team meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m.
Junior & Senior Council Meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2010 CALENDAR

4 Horse & Pony Project Committee Meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

6 4-H Awards Interviews, Courthouse
15 Jr. & Sr. Council Executive Board Meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
20 State 4-H Fall Youth Leadership Conference, Chula Vista, WI Dells
22 Club Officer/Club Leader Training, location tba
25-26 UWEX Office Closed-Holiday

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 HeatWave is looking for new members!
Whether you sing or dance or you would like to learn, HeatWave is looking for you.
HeatWave is Rock County’s 4-H show choir
and it is almost time to sign up for the 2011 season.
Do you like to entertain? Do you enjoy applause? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you want to
learn about staging a show or how to choreograph? Are you interested in making new friends? These opportuni-
ties and more are available in HeatWave.

HeatWave does not hold auditions. The group is open to anyone enrolled in the Rock County 4-H program who is
at least 13 years old or older as of January 2010. Members need to have a willingness to learn; need to be enthu-
siastic and cooperative; and must be responsible and committed to hard work.

Current HeatWave members have until October 15 to register their intention to be a part of HeatWave to
insure membership for the coming year. This must be done in writing! Current members may still register after
that date but they will be accepted in the same manner as new members at that time.

New member registrations MUST BE MAILED ON OR AFTER October 15 and ON OR BEFORE December 1.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The order will be determined by postmark.

The size of the group is limited to 30 members. If the quota is reached, those registering last will be placed on a
waiting list. All who register will be contacted in mid-December to confirm membership.
Rehearsals will begin in early January and will probably be held every Saturday through March, with one or two
exceptions, and in April and May as needed. Attendance and other requirements, costume costs, etc. will be dis-
cussed at the first meeting. For more information call Janet Kassel at 876-6311 or visit our website at
www.heatwave4hshowchoir.org

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HeatWave 2011 SNIP AND SEND HeatWave 2011

Mail registrations to Janet Kassel, 1438 N. County Road H, Janesville WI 53548

Please type or print clearly.

Name_______________________Home Phone _________________ cell________________

Parent(s) or guardian(s) _______________________________________________________

Member’s email address:____________________ Parent’s email (optional)_________________

Street Adress_______________________________________________________________

City, State and ZIP ____________________________________________________

Age as of January 2011 ______ Male___ Female___ 4-H Club _______________

Registrations from NEW MEMBERS MUST be mailed ON OR AFTER October 15, 2010
Registrations mailed BEFORE Oct. 15 will be returned with a request that they be re-sent.

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAILED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2010

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 6th Annual State-Wide Fall 4-H Youth
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This fantastic event is for

4-H Youth in 7th grade and older!

November 20,2010
Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Brought to you by…
4-H Southern District Leadership Team
Grab Hold of the Reins, (SDLT)
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Join the Fun...Choose From the Many Exciting Breakout
$ 4 Sessions
& Enjoy the Water Park After the Conference
Complete session descriptions and conference schedule are listed on the back of the flyer. Select a 1st and 2nd choice class from each of
the three Breakout Sessions and list them on the registration form below. Note that some sessions are longer than others and you must
attend the entire session.

**No refunds will be given, members can send a replacement

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

Soaring to the Future Bouncing Off the Walls Bouncing Off the Walls
Stick to it!! Community Service and OMK Stick to it!!
Get on Your Feet Blast Off With 4-H S.E.T.
Camp Counselor 101 Communication is the Key Saddle up
Putting Your Best Foot Forward Hallo Hola, Jambo Communication is the Key
Do We Need You? Do We Need You? Who Me?
Adult Roundtable Get Hooked on Games Part II 5-H’s
Saddle Up 5-H’s Get Hooked on Games Part II

6th Annual State-Wide Fall 4-H Youth Leadership Conference

Registration Deadline: October 22
Conference Fee - $47 (Fee includes conference participation, lunch, t-shirt and one ticket to the indoor water park)
Make your check payable to Rock County 4-H and mail it to: Dodge County UWEX, 4-H Fall Youth Leadership Conference,
127 E. Oak St. #108, Juneau WI 53039

Name ________________________________________________________ County _________________________Phone ( ) ___________________________

Complete Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

T-Shirt Size (adult sizes) ______________________________Email address _______________________________________________________________________

Breakout Session # 1 - 1st Choice ______________________________________________ 2nd Choice _________________________________________________

Breakout Session # 2 - 1st Choice ______________________________________________ 2nd Choice _________________________________________________

Breakout Session # 3 - 1st Choice ______________________________________________ 2nd Choice ________________________________________________

*I understand that the youth leadership conference ends at 2:45 p.m. and it is my responsibility to arrange for supervision of my child while he/she is in the water
park. Parent/Guardian signature _____________________________________________
*If you are an adult and would like to attend the conference, please include a check for $25 to cover lunch and sessions, no water park pass is included.
________ Check this if you are an adult planning to attend.
*Your whole family can enjoy an overnight experience at Chula Vista: A block of rooms, listed under “Southern District 4-H Program”
are available for November 19 or 20. Rooms
13 can be reserved until October 19.
Contact Chula Vista for additional information and reservations at 1-800-388-4782.
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 6th Annual Fall 4-H Youth Leadership Conference
Session Descriptions

Adult Roundtable – Share ideas with other 4-H parents and leaders about your club and county program. (Session 1)
Blast Off with 4-H S.E.T. – Science, engineering, and technology are all around us. Discover how youth leaders can use science and engineering in a
fun, hands-on way in any 4-H project! You will practice some simple science activities and write-up an activity of your own. Presenter: Amy Mitchell
(Session 3)
Bouncing Off the Walls – Learn various ball activities to use as ice-breakers or team-building activities in your club and beyond. Presenter: Laura
Schoenike (Session 2 and 3)
Camp Counselor 101 – Get an in-depth view of what it’s like to be a camp counselor and how to contribute to your county camp program to make the
experience even more successful. Presenter: Laura Schoenike (Session 1)
Communication is the Key – The success of your 4-H Club depends on effective communication. Communication activities will be shared so you can
enhance your club. Presenter Patti Roden (Session 2 and 3)
Community Service and OMK – Learn about the Operation: Military Kids Program and ways you can enlist your club and county in making a differ-
ence. Get actively involved with letter writing and a service project. Presenters: Pam Hobson and Kari Schoenike (Session 2)
Do We Need You? – You can make a difference…with Cloverbuds and Exploring members. Learn new and different ways you can be an effective
youth leader with younger members in your club. Presenter Julieann Stawicki (Sessions 1 and 2)
5-H’s – Head, Heart, Hands, Health, and Honeybees What does 4-H have to do with honeybees? Learn more about the 5th H from American Honey
Princess, Amy Roden. (Sessions 2 and 3)
Get Hooked on Games for Learning and Fun-PART 2 – Learn the skills it takes to get your 4-H club or group hooked on games and activities for
learning and fun. Participants will learn how to be successful recreation leaders, with discussions on when games are appropriate; why playing games
together is important as well as learn a variety of activities…including ice breakers, team building, and group games. Each participant will receive a
pocket sized guide of 4-H recreation games and ideas. Presenter: Ann Nelson (This is different from in 2009) (Sessions 2 and 3)
Get on Your Feet – Interested in song and dance? Here’s an opportunity to learn a song, a dance routine, and perform at the end of the conference.
Also learn how to form a song and dance troupe that can perform at various events throughout your county. Further your knowledge of the 4-H Arts
Program and what you can do as a member of WI Showcase Singers or Arts and Drama Teams. Presenter: Roxanne Reisem **This is a double ses-
sion for sessions 1 and 2. Participants must attend both parts.
Hallo, Hola, Jambo – Learn about youth opportunities to travel abroad and international hosting. This session will feature international and intercul-
tural activities. Presenter: Kay Hobler (Session 2)
Putting Your Best Foot Forward – You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Come to this workshop to learn how to make a positive
first impression as you apply for 4-H opportunities, scholarships and eventually a real job! We will take an up-close and personal look at grooming,
wardrobe choice, speaking, hand-shaking and introducing yourself with confidence. This interactive session will have you take a new look at the impor-
tance of putting your best foot forward! Presenter: Colleen Pulvermacher (Session 1)
Saddle up to Make 4-H Meetings Fun- Would you be interested in making your 4-H Club meetings more productive and meaningful? The resources
are here!! We will share ideas that you can use at your club meetings. Presenters: Wisconsin 4-H Youth Leader Council Members (Sessions 1 and 3)
Soaring to the Future- One out of every ten careers involves agriculture. Learn about the many agriculture careers you might be interested in. Pre-
senter Amy Mitchell (Session 1)
Stick to it!! – Learn team-building activities and puzzles all using the tool that fixes everything: Duct Tape!! Presenter: Kari Schoenike (Sessions 1
and 3)
Who me? – Who me…an effective youth leader? Learn skills in being a youth leader for your club and county program. Presenter: Julieann Stawicki
(Session 3)

*Your whole family can enjoy an overnight experience at Chula Vista: A block of rooms, listed under “Southern District 4-H Program”
are available for November 19 or 20. Rooms can be reserved until October 19.
Contact Chula Vista for additional information and reservations at 1-800-388-4782.

Conference Schedule 2010 SDLT Fall 4-H Youth Leadership

 9:00 a.m. - Registration Conference Planning Committee
 9:30 a.m. - Opening Program Sarah Rowe, Kari Schoenike, Brooke Smith, Nathen Spink, Lauren Metcalf,
 10:20 a.m. - Break-out session # 1 Rachel Schambow, Abigail Martin
 11:25 a.m. - Break-out session # 2 Advisors:
 12:15 p.m. - Lunch
 1:05 p.m. - Break-out session # 3 Amy Mitchell, Crawford County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Sally Schoenike, Dodge County 4-H Youth Development Agent
 1:55 p.m. - Closing Program Sue Fredrich, Rock County 4-H Program Advisor
 2:45 p.m. Water Park fun Colleen Pulvermacher, Vernon County 4-H Youth Development Agent

For more information, contact:

Funding for this conference was provided by the Sue Fredrich, 608-757-5690 or sue.fredrich@ces.uwex.edu
or one of the advisors listed above
WISCONSIN 4-H FOUNDATION **No refunds will be given, members can send a replacement
An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, UW Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and
programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommoda-
tions to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program,
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service or activity. This document can be provided in an alternative format by calling (608) 757-5696
(voice), (711 for Wisconsin Relay).
 State –Wide Fall 4-H Youth Leadership Conference
Bus Transportation Form
Registration Deadline – October 22

Name______________________________________ Grade ___________________

Complete Address _____________________________________________________

Home Phone ____________________________ Cell _________________________

4-H Club ________________________________

____ Yes, I have registered to attend the Fall State 4-H Youth Leadership Conference
at Chula Vista, WI Dells on November 20 and would like to ride the Rock County bus.

Adult Chaperone ___________________________________ Are you over 21? _____

Complete Address _____________________________________________________

Home Phone ____________________________ Cell _________________________

____ Yes, I would like to chaperone the Rock County delegation to the Fall State Youth
Leadership Conference (must register for the conference, be 21 or older and be a regis-
tered 4-H leader).

Conference registrations must be mailed to Dodge County UWEX Office and bus regis-
trations must be mailed to Rock County UWEX, Fall State 4-H Youth Leader Conference,
51 S Main St, Janesville, WI 53545

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 Rock County Cooperative Extension Service Non-Profit Org.
U. S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Postage
51 South Main Street Paid
Janesville, WI 53545 Janesville, WI 53545
Permit No. 1230

OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use, $300 (604)

Return Service Requested

Rock County Cooperative Extension Staff

Phone 608-757-5690 Fax 608-7575581

Donna Duerst
Rock County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Email: donna.duerst@ces.uwex.edu
Sue Fredrich
Rock County 4-H Program Advisor
Email: sue.fredrich@ces.uwex.edu
Linda Marshall
Rock County 4-H Program Assistant
Email: linda.marshall@ces.uwex.edu.
Sally Reisem
AmeriCorps Vista
Email: reisem@co.rock.wi.us
Carol Jaggi
Rock County 4-H Support Staff For more information visit our website at
Email: carolj@co.rock.wi.us www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/rock/4h/

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,
including Title IX and ADA requirements.
============
Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the
scheduled program, service or activity. This document can be16provided in an alternative format by calling (608) 757-5696
(voice) (711 for Wisconsin Relay)