Rock County 4-H

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

March 2011

What’s Happening in your 4-H Club?

What you’re doing in 4-H is important and we want to share your experiences with others in Rock
County 4-H. The Club Happenings section of this newsletter is for you. Encourage your club re-
porter to write a paragraph or two and send it to Sue Fredrich, sue.fredrich@ces.uwex.edu by the
first Friday of the month and we will publish it in the next Cloverpatch. We would like to hear
from every club because what you are doing in your community is important.

Club Project Meetings

Remember that as a 4-H member you learn to be responsible for your projects, going to meetings,
knowing deadlines, getting to know others, learning to work as a team, etc.

If you have a project meeting in your club, it is your responsibility to let that leader know if you
will or will not be attending. Adult 4-H leaders give of their time to share their knowledge and
skills and they will show you how to accomplish what you choose to do in a project area, so take the
time to contact them and thank them for their time and let them know if you will be attending.
Remember, a phone call and a “thank you” goes a long way.

4-H Learn-In a Huge Success

2011 started off with our “4-H Learn-In” focused on the new 4-H member and an introduction to
many different projects. A special thanks to all the adults and youth that helped make this hap-
pen. We used a phone in registration and the classes that were offered included photography, clo-
verbuds, scrapbooking, naturespace, music & dance, drama, cake decorating (beginning & advanced)
and adult leader training. A special thank you to our teachers; Daryl Hansen, Mike Farrey, Lou
Holland, Kathy Tober, Jeanne Smith, Amber & Sue Schimke, Marrissa Neal, Linda Marshall, Sally
Reisem, Donna Duerst and additional adult and youth helpers. We also want to thank our help with
registration; Briana Bader, Abbey Millard, Lauren Metcalf, Felicia Moy, Colleen Kueltz, Grace van
Veldhuisen and Kathy van Veldhuisen.

Look for this event again next year. If there is a project area that you would like to teach con-
tact Sue or Linda at 757-5690.

“4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.”
 Cloverpatch
Table of Contents
Club Happenings…………………….2-3
Leadership…………………………...3-5
Special Projects & Activities……….5-6
Environmental Education…………...6
Home and Family……………………...6
Communication/Cultural Arts……...6-7
Animal Science……………………7-12
Mechanical Science………………12
Fair Facts……………………………..12-13
Snip and Send……………………...15
Calendar…………………………….14-15
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://rock.uwex.edu/
Rock County
UW Extension Service
Phone Number: 608-757-5690
Fax Number: 608-757-5581
Club Happenings
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST 4-H CLUB...
River Valley 4-H
River Valley is now a 4H club, too! We have already done a
lot of interesting things like collecting lots of coats, mit-
tens, and blankets to donate to Echo. We have many new
members. In December we went caroling and in January
we heard about climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest.
At February’s meeting we learned about what it’s like to
be in the military and made care packages and Valentines
for people serving in the military abroad. In March we
will celebrate Mardi Gras and learn about traditional
Mardi Gras celebrations. River Valley is a great new club!
Submitted by Norah Swenson - Reporter
Newark~Beloit Club Happenings:
Our January club meeting was our annual pot luck dinner
and the food was great! At the County Achievement Pro-
gram we had many members receiving awards and honor-
able mentions. In both January and February we helped
at Premier Care with their Bingo program. They always
enjoy having us. Our February club meeting will also be
our Valentine's Day Box Social Auction. The members
craft a holiday box filled with treats to auction off and
the proceeds go to charity. We also have club bowling &
roller skating events coming up.
Submitted by Trevor Carr, Reporter
Newark Pioneers News
At our January meeting, we held a Leader/Member Meet
& Greet. Members could meet their project leaders and
ask questions. Members also created Valentine cards for
residents of St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville and Collin-
wood in Orfordville. February is our Cakewalk Party
month. At the March meeting, we are having a Green
Contest because of St. Patrick’s day, and prizes will be
awarded to the members who wear the most green.
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Our club is preparing for our fundraiser dinner.
Our fourth annual Pioneer Chuck Wagon Meal will
be Sunday, March 20 from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
and will be held at Newark Elementary School,
11247 S. Merlet Road, approximately 8 miles west
of Beloit. Everyone is invited! The pioneer-
themed dinner features a choice of pork, beef, or
turkey sandwich, baked beans, salad bar, dessert
bar, Frito-Lay chips, and choice of drink, includ-
ing coffee, milk, lemonade, or water, all for only
$6. Children under 6 eat free. Tickets are avail-
able from Newark Pioneer families and at the
door.
There will also be a bucket raffle for many great
prizes. You choose which prizes you want to try
for and put your ticket into those buckets. Raf-
fle tickets are sold only at the event for $1 each
or 6 for $5. Drawings will be held at 2:00.
Questions, please call 815-494-2832. We hope
to see you there!
Submitted by Grant Francis, President
Badger 4-H Happenings
March is a busy month for Badger 4-H. We are
planning a Dress-In-Green Contest in honor of St.
Patrick's Day, a presentation from the Rock
County 4-H Ambassadors at our meeting and a
movie night, with lots of popcorn of course! Our
Junior and Senior Volleyball teams have been
practicing hard for the upcoming tournaments.
Good luck to all our players! We are starting on
rehearsals for our play for the Music and Drama
Festival, choosing our royalty and practicing for
the April Basketball tournament.
Lizzy Farrey, Badger 4-H Reporter/Photographer
Harmony 4-H News
At our January meeting we talked about ice skat-
ing with Milton 4-H and the county Bowling Bo-
nanza. Chad Ochs announced that Andie Sater-
bak was the winner of the club handbook contest.
There was also discussion about the Achievement
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Program and our club fundraiser.
Under new business we discussed signing up for
the county volleyball tournament, ski trip and
Communication Arts. Karen McCarthy ex-
plained the county 4-H newsletter, Cloverpatch.
Project meeting dates were announced and we
will have a Scoopie Night on May 16 at the Mil-
ton Avenue Culver’s.
Matthew Landherr, Secretary
Magnolia 4-H Club's Annual Ham and Turkey
Dinner
Please join us at Magnolia 4-H Club's Annual
Ham and Turkey Dinner, Sunday, March 20th
serving from 11-2pm at Magnolia Town Hall (¼
mile west of Highway 213 on County A).
Buffet style menu includes: Baked Ham,
Roasted Turkey/gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vege-
table, Huge Salad Bar, Rolls, Beverage and Des-
sert. Adults: $7.50in advance $8 at the door,
Kids(5-11): $4.50
Come and join us for our annual fundraiser!
It's also a great chance to catch up with old
friends and see what our club has been up to!
Any questions or to order deliveries in Evans-
ville/Magnolia area?? Call 876-6209.
Leadership
Jr. Council Pizza Night
March 28 – 7:00 p.m.
Courthouse Conference Center
Attention all 4-H members grade 7 and up! The
March Jr. Council meeting is Pizza Night! Bring
canned goods, that will be donated to a local
food pantry and you can eat free, otherwise
bring $1! Join us for our committee meetings,
regular business meeting and some social time
with your friends.
Senior Council Meeting
All club chairs, co-chairs and any interested
leaders are invited and encouraged to attend
Senior Council meetings. The next meeting will
be Monday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Court-
house. Clubs should receive the Fair entry
packets at this meeting, so please be sure your
club is represented!
Attention: ADULT LEADERS!
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Protection Program
In 2010-11, we will again be complying with the
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Protection Program.
Leaders who completed the Leader Application
form and attended leader orientation session
need only to re-enroll with their club this year.
(Please Note: All returning leaders MUST com-
plete a Leader Re-Enrollment form!)
NEW leaders will need to complete a Leader
Enrollment form and a Leader Application form.
They must also attend a leader orientation ses-
sion. The remaining schedule for 2011 is:
Tuesday, March 8 – 1:00 p.m. - Courthouse
Thursday, March 31 – 7:00 p.m. - Courthouse
New leaders may sign up for a session on their
Leader Enrollment form. PLEASE NOTE: the
fee for the required Department of Justice
records check is $7.00, and that fee will be
collected at the orientation session.
Volunteer Tax Deductions
A number of tax benefits are available for vol-
unteers under the general charitable deduction
of the Internal Revenue Code. Volunteers may
deduct unreimbursed, out of pocket expenses
directly related to a charitable organization
such as 4-H if they itemize deductions for
2010. Detailed information is available in IRS
Publication 526, or check out the IRS website
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at www.irs.gov/ Click on “Forms and Publica-
tions” then “Publication number” then scroll
down to Publication 526.
Attention Parents/Volunteers/Leaders!
I am looking for a few individuals interested in
working with our Cloverbud Program. If you
have a desire to continue to develop our exist-
ing program…we need you! Please contact
Linda Marshall at 757-5693 today!
Cloverbud Camp Committee
Junior Council’s Cloverbud Camp Committee
and any other interested youth ages 12 and up
should mark their calendars for Monday’s April
18th and May 16th. Our planning meetings will
be held directly before the Jr./Sr. Executive
Board meetings starting at 6:00 p.m., Janes-
ville Courthouse. Any questions contact Linda
at the UWEX Office, 757-5690.
A Great Source for 4-H Project Informa-
tion – the State 4-H Website!
The State 4-H Website is a GREAT source for
information on all of the statewide 4-H pro-
ject areas, and now is the PERFECT time to
check it out!
Go to http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/index.cfm
and click on “Projects” on the left side of the
home page. Then click on any of the project
areas and you’ll find:
 A description of each project
 Project literature numbers and titles, as
well as a link to the Extension Publications
website to purchase copies
 Related 4-H events and activities that
support the project area
 Internet links to related websites
 Sources for more information related to
the project area.
The site also contains Activity Plans for many
of the project areas. These activity plans can
be downloaded and printed directly from the
site, and they are excellent resources for pro-
ject leaders! Check them out…they are almost
like pre-planned project meetings!
The project information on the State 4-H
Website is a valuable resource for members,
leaders and parents in just about any project
area. It can be used to supplement face-to-
face project meetings, but it is not intended
to replace those meetings! Member and par-
ents, be sure to check with your club project
leaders on the dates of their project meet-
ings! It’s time to start working on those 4-H
projects, so check out the State 4-H Website
and get a great start!
Club Fundraising Ideas
Are you in charge of fundraising for your 4-H
club? The UWEX Office at the Courthouse
has a box of information for you to look
through with LOTS of different fundraising
ideas! If you would like to browse through the
box, call the office at 757-5690 or just stop
in and take a look!
4-H Newsletter Information
The 4-H Cloverpatch is available on line at
http:// If you prefer to receive electronic
notice when the newsletter is posted please
contact Carol at the UWEX Office at 757-
5690 or email her at carolj@co.rock.wi.us. We
will still be mailing a hard copy to families that
have not requested email notification.
Also note that registration flyers and addi-
tional information about projects, program
meetings and workshops are available on line.
If you don’t see it, call our office at 757-
5690.
If any families are receiving duplicate mailings
of the 4-H newsletter, or if there are any
families that are not yet receiving the news-
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letter, please contact Carol at 757-5690. If
you change addresses and/or e-mail addresses
during 2011, please contact Carol as soon as
possible. We need your help to keep our re-
cords and mailing list current!
Special Projects
& Activities
2011 4-H Volleyball Tournaments
The annual 4-H Volleyball Tournament planned
& coordinated by Junior Council will be held on
March 6 & 13 at Craig High School. The junior
teams (age 8-13) will play on March 6 and sen-
ior teams (age 14 & up) will play March 13.
Teams should report no later than 11:00 a.m.
Playing will begin at 11:30 a.m. Team rosters
are due at check-in on game day.
2011 4-H Jr. & Sr. Basketball Tournament
April 3 & 10
Edgerton High School
Registration packets for the annual 4-H Jr.
Council Basketball Tournament were mailed out
in February. Junior teams will play on April 3
and Senior teams will play on April 10. Be sure
to get your club involved!
New this year: Members age 13 will be able to
choose to play on either the Jr. or the Sr.
team, but not both.
Clubs are required to provide one adult per 10
participants to serve as a team coach. Clubs
with less than 10 participants are also re-
quired to provide one adult. More than one
club may combine if there are not enough play-
ers (limit 3 clubs on one team unless ok’d by
committee). We are also looking for referees.
If you would like to ref, contact Sue at the
UWEX Office, 757-5690.
Youth Leadership Project Request:
LaPrairie 4-H member Laura Prentice is col-
lecting used, unwanted prescription eyeglasses
for part of her youth leadership project.
Glasses can be picked up at your convenience
now through July 1st. She will have special
drop boxes at Dave's ACE hardware in Milton
& Evansville. After the collection drive Laura
will be presenting them to the Lions Club recy-
cle for eyesight program. The glasses will
then be sent and matched up to people who
need them for free. If you have any questions
about this project please email Laura at
lisaprentice@att.net Thank You.
Environmental
Education
4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshop
In order to offer any 4-H Shooting Sports dis
­ciplines (archery, air pistol, air rifle, .22 rifle,
shotgun, muzzleloading, hunting) 4-H leaders
must be certified in the discipline at an ap­
proved 4-H Shooting Sports Certification
Workshop AND complete the Wisconsin 4-H
Youth Protection Program (see article in the
“Leadership” section of this newsletter.)
The only 4-H Shooting Sports Certification
Workshop to be held in southern Wisconsin
this year will be March 25-26 at the Win-
nequah Gun Club in Lodi. The cost is $70.00
plus lodging, and some financial assistance is
available through the Rock County 4-H Lead-
ers Council. Registration forms and informa-
tion can be found at http://www.uwex.edu/
ces/4h/onlinpro/
shooting/2011CertificationTraining.cfm. The
registration deadline is March 11th.
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Home and
Family
Foods Revue Update!
All members and leaders in the foods pro-
ject, please note the change of date for
Foods Review. It has been rescheduled for
April 16, 2011 and will be held in the Craig
Center at the fairgrounds. New lot numbers
are listed in your fair book so check them
out and enter today!! The registration is
now April 4th, see end of newsletter for the
new one! Any questions feel free to contact
Debra Bader – 751-7952 or Michelle Tranel
– 751-7962.
Knitting & Crocheting Project Members &
Leaders
If you have questions or need help with
knitting or crocheting projects contact
Jane Pennycook (knitting), 752-3274 or
Charleta Affeldt (crocheting), 365-
6423. Remember the winter months are
the best time to work on these pro­
jects.
Communication
& Cultural Arts
4-H Music and Drama County Festival
May 21
Wells Cultural Center,
UW Rock Campus, Janesville
The Music & Drama Festival will again be
held at UW Rock in the Wells Cultural Cen-
ter on campus. Please mark your calendars
and join all clubs and groups participating in
this fun opportunity to share the many tal-
ents of our youth.
Final information was handed out at the Feb-
ruary Sr. Council meeting. The registration
deadline is April 18. If you have questions
contact Sue at the UWEX Office, 757-5690.
Photo Tips
by Mary Jo Bergs, Photo Leader
Nature has provided you a fantastic opportu-
nity to get some great pictures. These can be
for before/after photos (think now and in the
spring), nature pictures, photos converted to
black and white and many, many more options.
So bundle up, get outside and go take some
snow pictures.
Things to Remember:
 Judges like seeing that you've thought
about your project BEFORE June/July
2011 and were out taking pictures.
 Make sure you have the setting on your
camera set up for snow photos to avoid
over exposure.
 Try to take pictures either early in the
day or later in the day/towards evening as
it provides the best light especially on
sunny days.
 Cloudy days are also great for picture tak-
ing as it provides good light but not the
bright, intense light of a cloudless day
(this can contribute to over exposing pho-
tos too).
 Remember the rule of 1/3's and to look at
the entire photo and in the 9 'regions' and
4 intersecting points (ask your leader for
more details on this if you don't under-
stand.)
 Feel free to contact your leader with
questions, to look at pictures and help de-
cide what to do etc.
 Be CREATIVE - sometimes a picture of a
lone barn or snow covered treeline in the
'snowscape' world is intensely beautiful if
the photo is taken with thought.
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 Think about what you are taking the pic-
ture of first, your forethought will show
up in the photo.
 Sometimes, impromptu pictures (those
that aren't set up) end up being the best
photos. This is especially true with people
because they will be more relaxed and less
posed so appear more natural.
 And make sure you HAVE FUN WITH
THIS! It's what taking pictures is all
about.
Thanks to Mary Jo (LaPrairie 4-H photo
leader) for these tips!
Animal Science
Swine Carcass Contest
Individuals interested in participating in the
2011 Swine Carcass Contest held in conjunc-
tion with the Rock County 4-H Fair must par-
ticipate in the initial carcass barrow weigh-in
on Saturday April 16th. Each exhibitor may
identify and weigh up to 3 barrows for the
carcass contest. The weigh-in will be held in
the Sale Arena from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Satur-
day, April 16. The maximum weight limit will
be 90 lbs. Contact Randy Thompson at 608-
757-5699 if you have questions.
Rock County Beef
Ambassador Position
The Rock County Beef Producers announce a
beef ambassador position open to members in
the beef project that are freshmen and older
youth as of this year may apply. The ambassa-
dor will be highly encouraged to attend events,
such as the Rock County Spring Preview Show,
annual Rock County Beef Cookout, and the
county and state fair promoting our county’s
beef industry.
Applicants will also have the opportunity to pre-
sent information regarding the beef industry to
area citizens, 4-H groups, FFA members, and so
forth. If interested, please contact Randy
Thompson at 757-5696 for further informa-
tion.
Market Steer Identification Program
Rock County 4-H Fair is once again requiring
market steers be pre-identified in order to be
eligible for exhibit at the Rock County 4-H
Fair. Beef project leaders and Vo-Ag Instruc-
tors are asked to assist with the identification
as in past years. 4-H and FFA beef project
members are encouraged to contact their pro-
ject leader to make arrangements for identifi-
cation.
Steer ID Guidelines:
Each exhibitor may identify up to 5 steers
Steers need to be pre-registered in the name
of the exhibitor or immediate family member’s
name.
Steers will be identified with RFID tags pro-
vided by the UWEX Office. Deadline for iden-
tifying steers is April 1st. Individuals who
identified steers for State Fair or the County
Rate of Gain Contest do not have to retag
steers. The County will use the ID from these
programs. Do not use ear tags from previous
years.
Market Lamb & Barrow Identification
The deadline for market lamb and barrow iden-
tification is Monday, May 9th. Each exhibitor
may identify up to 8 lambs and 8 barrows. As
with the beef project, project leaders and Vo-
Ag Instructors will be asked to assist with the
identification process. Further information will
be available in the April newsletter.
State Fair Market Animal Identification
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Rock County will host State Fair lamb and barrow
identification for the 2011 WI State Fair. Ani-
mals will be identified in the Sales Arena at the
Rock County Fairgrounds.
 Barrows will be identified April 16 from 9-11
a.m. If you have questions contact Tom Knauer,
608-883-2838.
 Lambs will be identified May 7 from 9-11 a.m.
If you have questions contact Randy Thompson,
608-757-5696
 Check the WSF website for further informa-
tion and other ID locations. http://
www.wistatefair.com/fair_info/
news_updates.html
Congratulations to Rock County Dairy Quiz Bowl
Participants
Congratulations to the members of the 2011 Dairy
Quiz Bowl members that competed in the state
competition. They are Erica Ballmer, Ciera
Ballmer, Kristen Broege, Rachel Gerbitz, Sarah
Gerbitz, Josh Gerbitz, Abigail Martin, Brooke
Trustem, and Luke Trustem. The State Contest
was held in Portage.
Badger Dairy Camp
June 13-15
Check the Dairy Youth website for further infor-
mation about the camp at www.uwex.edu/ces/
dairyyouth/camp.php
Nasco Showing & Grooming Demonstrations
May 7, Fort Atkinson
Experienced showmen will conduct informational
demonstrations.
8:30-10 a.m. Sheep Demonstration
10:15-noon Beef Demonstration
12:00-1 p.m. Lunch
1:15-3 p.m. Dairy Demonstration
Nasco provides a free lunch. Preregistration is
necessary by calling 920-568-5600 by May 2.
Showring Success Seminar, Saturday,
March 12th, 2011
The seminar will be held at the Walworth
County fairgrounds, Elkhorn starting at 9:00
a.m. To pre-register, contact your local Purina
Dealer or call 888-565-2469. The seminar will
include showing, fitting and feeding sessions
for cattle, sheep and hogs. The program will
also include a PQA training session for swine
project members. Featured presenters will in-
clude Mark Johnson and Bob May.
ATTENTION: Horse & Pony Project Mem-
bers – Important Rule!
All 1st and 2nd year Horse and Pony Project
members must participate in two (2) Rock
County 4-H Horse and Pony Project approved
educational events, at least one of which must
be with your horse or pony, in order to partici-
pate in the Rock County 4-H Fair Horse Show
or Pony Show. Members in their 3rd year and
up must participate in one such event, with or
without your horse or pony.
The Horse and Pony Project Steering Commit-
tee would like to bring the attention of each
and every one of you the availability and impor-
tance of our upcoming county level meetings
and activities. All members, parents and lead-
ers in these projects are invited to attend ALL
EVENTS. Please make note of the rule stated
above and don’t wait until the last event…start
attending NOW!
Attention, PARENTS of Horse & Pony Pro-
ject Members!
The 4-H Horse and Pony Project Committee is
concerned that members may be dropped off at
county events with their animals and left there
unsupervised. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! It
is the responsibility of the parents/guardians
of these members to remain at these events to
provide supervision and assistance to the mem-
bers and animals. This guideline applies to ALL
county 4-H Horse and Pony project events!
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Rock County 4-H Horse and Pony Project
is on Facebook!
Look for the project on Facebook! You can
also e-mail questions and comments to our
new e-mail address, rockcohorseand-
pony@yahoo.com. There are lots of ways to
stay informed so don’t miss out on any
events or deadlines!
Join Us for Scoopie Night!
The Horse & Pony Project is having a Scoopie
Night at the Milton Avenue Culver’s Restau-
rant in Janesville on Wednesday, March 9.
Please stop by anytime between 4:00 and
8:00 p.m. for a delicious meal and/or ice
cream treat and help the project raise funds
to help pay for educational project events!
It’s easy, it’s yummy and it benefits our 4-H
youth, so please join us!
Open Arena Practices
 Saturday, March 12 – 1-4 pm – instruc-
tion in Beginning Showmanship
 Saturday, April 30 – 10 a.m.-noon – in-
struction in Advanced Showmanship
 Saturday, April 30 – 1-4 pm – instruction
in Hunt Seat & English Equitation
 Saturday, May 14 – 10 a.m. - instruction
offered in Western Pleasure & Driving
All Open Arenas will be held at the fair-
grounds. Requirements for participation:
Current Coggins test results (original and
one copy); SEI approved safety helmet and
boots with heels.
Coggins/Vaccination Clinic
Badger Veterinary Hospital will be at the
Open Arena on Saturday, March 12 at the
fairgrounds from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and will of-
fer spring vaccinations (EWT/WNV, Influ-
enza/Rhino), a fecal egg count and a Coggins
test for the 4-H discounted price of
$60.00. The price is the same with or with-
out the Coggins. Contact Badger Veterinary
Hospital for more information at 754-1888.
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 HORSES. Please
call Badger Vet by March 5 to receive their ser-
vices on March 12.
Horseless Horse Project Members – Meetings
Just For YOU!
Our county Horseless Horse project leader,
Brenda Uhe, has scheduled a series of meetings
for our Horseless Horse project members! The
first meeting will be Saturday, March 12 at 2:00
p.m. in conjunction with the Open Arena in the
Multi-purpose Barn at the fairgrounds. Come
and learn about Showmanship and other equine-
related topics. Wear warm clothes, boots and
gloves! Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
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, March 3 and Thursday, April 7. All
Horse & Pony project and Horseless Horse pro-
ject leaders and parents are invited to attend all
Project Committee meetings.
Horse & Pony Description Sheets and Coggins
Results
All description sheets and Coggins test results
are due to the UW Extension Office at the
Courthouse by April 15. You must staple a copy
of your animal’s Coggins test results to the de-
scription sheet, which can be found in the Infor-
mational Packet or on the Rock County 4-H web-
site. You still have to bring the original test re-
sults to the clinics and shows. PLEASE NOTE:
You must also have your Premise ID on the de-
scription sheet this year (or the Premise ID of
the farm on which your animal is kept.) Failure to
meet the April 15th deadline will result in placing
penalties at the Fair Horse Show or Pony Show.
Don’t miss this deadline! Please contact the UW
EX Office at 757-5690 if you need an Informa-
tional Packet.
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Poultry Project
Member & Leader Meetings
March 19 – 10:00 a.m. Courthouse
Plan to attend to learn more about what you
can do in this project from our guest
speaker.
Check out the poultry project website at
www. rockco4hpoultry.webs.com for more
information.
Additional meetings
 June 11 - 10:00 a.m. – Sales Arena, Fair­
grounds – Discussion on Pullorum testing
and State for the fair. MARK THIS
DATE ON YOUR CALENDER AND PLAN TO
ATTEND.
 July 16 – 8 a.m. – Poultry Barn set-up.
3rd Annual Poultry Project
Photography Contest
If you are a 4-H or FFA poultry project
member and are interested in photogra-
phy… here’s a contest for you. The 3rd
Annual Rock County Poultry Project Pho-
tography Contest is planned and organ-
ized by Jordan DeLong, Bradford 4-H.
Members may enter as many photos as
they would like; prizes will go to differ-
ent people so no one person wins all the
prizes in that age division; photos must
be taken of domesticated show poultry
only; all photos must be unframed/ un-
mated and 8” x 10”; all photos will be
judged on quality, clarity and composition
(the bird(s) should be the main subject;
and all entries must have your name, ad-
dress, phone number and grade just com-
pleted attached to the back of the
photo. Prizes may include chicken feed,
feed scoops, incubators, feeders, wa­
ters, watering cans and more! Grade Divi-
sions: Beginner, grades 3-6; Junior,
grades 7-9; and Senior, grades 10 and up.
Rules are: Entries may be handed in during poultry check-in
on Tuesday, July 26, in the poultry barn.
Entries may also be mailed before July 22 to Jordan
DeLong, 11631 E. Creek Road, Darien, WI 53114. If you
have questions con­tact Jordan at 608-676-4907. Check
out the flyer at the Rock County 4-H website at http://
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/rock/4h/ index.html under pro-
jects.
Dog Project Information
The Dog Project Orientation meeting was held in February,
if you missed this meeting contact Ann Sellnow at 290-
2453 or 882-6578 before you attend the first dog project
training ses­sion, March 3 at the Craig Center.
Cat Project Member & Leaders
County Cat Project Meeting
March 15 - 7:00 p.m. Craig Center, Fairgrounds
Plan to attend the next county wide project meetings to
learn more about their animals and expectations of the
Rock County 4-H Show. Be sure to check your Cat project
packet for additional information. This packet is also avail-
able at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/rock/4h/
projects.html or at the UWEX Office. If you have ques-
tions contact Judy Karstaedt at 365-2441 or Sondra Aus-
tin at 754-0134 or Angie Stefanczyk at 931-7143.
Important Cat Project Deadlines
Your cat’s vaccinations must be current by March 5 if you
want to show your cat in the Pre-Fair Cat Show on March
26. Vaccinations must be cur­rent by April 9 for you to
show your cat at the Rock County 4-H Fair Cat Show on
April 30. Be aware of these important deadlines!
Pre-Fair Cat Show
March 26
Craig Center, Fairgrounds
The Rock County 4-H Pre-Fair Cat Show will be held in the
Craig Center at the fairgrounds. Check-in time is 8-9:30
a.m. and the show starts at 10:00 a.m. The entry fee $10
for one cat and $15 for two cats, and entries are lim­ited
to 2 cats per member. ALL 4-H mem­bers are welcome to
participate. Cloverbuds will have special classes (see entry
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form). You need not be a member of the cat
project to show your cat in this show! You can
also enter the Cage Decorating Contest and
Dress Your Cat Contest, as well as the Poster
Contest, Photo Contest and Showmanship!
To enter, please complete the entry form in
the Rock County 4-H Cat Project Booklet you
re­ceived or it is available at http://
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/rock/4h/projects.html
and return it to Rock County UWEX, Attn. Cat
Project, 51 S. Main St. Janesville, WI 53545,
the entry deadline is March 11-don’t miss it!
If you have questions contact Judy Karstaedt,
365-2441, Sondra Austin, 754-0134 or Angie
Stefanczyk, 931­7143.
Volunteers Needed For Pre-Fair and
Fair Cat Shows!
Volunteers are needed Friday, March 25 at
6:00 p.m. at the Craig Center on the fair­
grounds to help set-up for the Pre-Fair Cat
Show. All those who help will also be able to
decorate their cages at this time. In addition,
members can earn BONUS Cat Cash by helping
with set-up OR clean up on March 26!
We also need help to set up on April 29 at
6:00 p.m. for the Fair Cat Show and to help
tear down after the show on April 30.
Rock County 4-H Fair Cat Show
April 30, Craig Center, Fairgrounds
The Rock County 4-H Fair Cat Show will be
held in the Craig Center at the fairgrounds.
Check-in time is 8-9:30 a.m. and the show
starts at 10:00 a.m. The written test for
Showmanship will begin when you arrive start-
ing at 8:30 a.m.
To enter, please complete the entry form in
your Cat Project Booklet (also available on line
at http://rock.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-
development/) and return it to Rock County
UWEX, Attn. Cat Project, 51 S. Main St.
Janesville, WI 53545. The entry deadline is
April 15-don’t miss it!
Cavy and Hamster Project Meeting
Thursday March 17, 7:00PM
An orientation meeting will be held on Thursday
March 17 at 7:00PM at St. Patrick's School, 305
Lincoln Street, Janesville. Please enter through
door number 4 which has the ramp and follow the
signs. The meeting will be in the auditorium.
Please plan to attend this informational meeting
to learn about animal selection, fair entry
changes, and calendar dates for the upcoming
year. Any questions, please contact Sue Schimke
at 676-4044 or Kathy/Mike Farrey at 754-0139.
Mechanical
Science
NEW FORMAT
Mechanical Science Meetings!
This year’s Mechanical Science meetings will fol-
low a NEW format! Members and leaders will
have the opportunity to learn about the different
aspects of Mechanical Sciences by participating
in the following meetings:
 Thursday, March 17 – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – learn
about Small Engines and Aircraft
 Thursday, March 24 – 6:00–8:00 p.m. – learn
about Bicycles and Models
 Thursday, March 31 – 6:00 p.m. – learn about
Rocketry
All meetings will be held at the courthouse and
will be large group meetings, so everyone in at-
tendance can learn about all the topics offered
at that meeting! Please mark your calendars and
plan on joining us!
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Spot Landing Rockets
Attention, members interested in Rocketry!
This year’s Spot Landing Contest rocket is
the Viking. Viking rockets and A8-3 engines
will be for sale at the March project meet-
ings. One Viking rocket and 3 engines will
cost $10.00...what a deal! So bring your
money and get your rockets and en­gines
while they last!
Fair
Facts
Attention Club Chairpersons!
Pick Up Entry Packets!
The 2011 Rock County 4-H Fair Entry
Packets will be available at the Monday,
March 21, 2011 Senior Council Meeting
at the Courthouse. Please pick up your
club’s packets at this time. If you ab-
solutely cannot pick up your packets on
March 21st call Mary Check at 755-
1470 to arrange a time to pick up the
packets at the fair office.
Attention Club Chairpersons!
Rock County 4-H Fair
Royalty Candidate Information
Information packets were mailed out to
club chairpersons and FFA advisors on
February 22. The following dates are
firm deadlines for Club Royalty Candi-
dates:
April 8, 2011 – Due date for Club Royalty
Information to be turned in to the Fair Of-
fice.
April 20, 2011 – Due date for Candidate
applications to be turned in to the Fair
Office.
Premium Book Cover Winner
The Rock County Fair Board is pleased to
announce the winner of the annual Pre-
mium Book Cover Contest. Samantha Em-
ery, of the Milton 4-H. Samantha will re-
ceive $25.00 and her artwork will appear
on the cover of the fair premium book
that is distributed to every 4-H and FFA
family in Rock County.
(Shopiere, Evansville, Milton, Or-
fordville, Edgerton).
 Each club/chapter must complete
a participation form (will be in-
cluded in the entry form packet
that is given to club chairs at the
March Senior Council meeting)
and include a photo (5x7). The
form and photo are due to the
Fair Secretary’s Office by 5 p.m.
on July 18, 2011.
 Name of club/chapter and the
Rock County 4-H Fair dates (July
26-31,2011) MUST be on both
sides of the float so it is visible
to all viewers.
 The 5x7 photo must be taken of
the float in the parade. Club/
chapter name and fair dates dis-
played on the float must be visi-
ble in the submitted photo.
 The Fair Association will award a
premium of $150.00 to qualifying
clubs/chapters.
 The float categories are 4-H or
FFA and the theme of choice
should promote 4-H/FFA.

2011 ROCK COUNTY 4-H PARADE

Changes have been made to the parade
requirements for the 2011 fair.
 To qualify for an award every par-
ticipating club/chapter must enter
in one of the local summer parades

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 MARCH 2011 CALENDAR

1 DEADLINE: Rock County Ag Scholarship Applications due

DEADLINE: Rock County 4-H Camp Staff Applications due to UWEX Office
DEADLINE: SDLT Committee Applications due

3,10,17,24, Dog Clinics, Fairgrounds

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3 Horse & Pony Project Q & A meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m.

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

4 DEADLINE: ArtBeat registration due to 4-H State Office

5 DEADLINE: Cat vaccinations for the Pre-Fair Cat Show

6 Jr. Volleyball Tournament, Craig High School, Janesville.

8 Youth Protection Program Leader Orientation, Courthouse—1:00 p.m.

9 Horse & Pony Project Scoopie Night, Milton Avenue Culver’s in Janesville – 4-8 p.m.

11 DEADLINE: Pre Fair Cat Show entry forms due to UWEX Office
DEADLINE: State Shooting Sports Certification Workshop Registrations due

12 Horse & Pony Project Open Arena and Badger Vet Day, Fairgrounds – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Horseless Horse Project meeting, Multipurpose Barn, Fairgrounds – 2:00 p.m.

13 Sr. Volleyball Tournament, Craig High School, Janesville

15 4-H Camp Staff Selection Workshop, Courthouse – 6:30 p.m.

Cat Project Meeting, Craig Center – 7:00 p.m.

17 Small Engines and Aircraft Meeting, Courthouse – 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Chicago Nights Award Trip Planning Meeting, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
Cavy & Hamster Project Meeting, St. Patricks’s School, Janesville-7:00 p.m.

19 Poultry Project Meeting, Courthouse – 10:00 a.m.

21 MANDATED FURLOUGH DAY FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Jr. & Sr. Council Executive Board Meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

24 Bicycle and Models meeting, Courthouse – 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Youth & 4-H Conference Orientation, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

25 Set-up for Pre-Fair Cat Show, Craig Center—6:00 p.m.

25-26 4-H Art Beat South (3-5th grade), Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells
Shooting Sports Certification Workshop, Lodi

26 Pre-fair Cat Show, Craig Center, Fairgrounds

28 4-H Ambassador Team meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m.

Junior & Senior Council Meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

31 Rocketry meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m. 14

Youth Protection Program Leader Orientation, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
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3 Jr. Basketball Tournament, Edgerton High School

DEADLINE: Rock County Fair Steer ID forms to UWEX Office

4 DEADLINE: Foods Revue registration due to fair office (new deadline!)

7, 14, Dog Clinics, Fairgrounds

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

9 Horse & Pony Judging Clinic & Contest, Linda Ehret Training Facility – 9:00 a.m.
Horseless Horse Project meeting, Linda Ehret Training Facility – 9:00 a.m.
DEADLINE: Cat vaccinations for Rock County Fair Cat Show

10 Sr. Basketball Tournament, Edgerton High School

14-18 4-H Space Camp in Huntsville, AL

15 DEADLINE: Horse & Pony Description Sheets & Coggins due to UWEX Office

16 Foods Revue, Craig Center, Fairgrounds – 9:00 a.m.

Swine Carcass weigh-in, Fairgrounds - 1-2:30 p.m.
State Fair Barrow ID, Fairgrounds - 9:00-11:00 a.m.

18 Cloverbud Camp Committee meeting, Courthouse - 6:00 p.m.

Jr. & Sr. Council Executive Board Meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.
DEADLINE: Music & Drama Festival entries due

19 4-H Camp Staff Training, Courthouse – 6:30 p.m.

Cat Project Meeting, Craig Center, Fairgrounds – 7:00 p.m

25 4-H Ambassador Team meeting, Courthouse – 6:00 p.m.

Junior & Senior Council Meetings, Courthouse – 7:00 p.m.

29 Rock County 4-H Fair Cat Show Set up, Craig Center, Fairgrounds – 6:00 p.m.

30 Youth Service Day

Rock County 4-H Fair Cat Show, Craig Center, Fairgrounds
Horse & Pony Project Open Arena, Fairgrounds – 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SNIP & SEND

Foods Revue Registration
Firm Deadline – April 4th (new deadline)

4-H Member___________________________________Phone__________________

Address, City and Zip code______________________________________________

Club________________________________________________________________

Age_____ Class________________________ Lot # _____ Grade _____ Exhibitor No.________

I can help: ____set up ____take photos of exhibitors ____work at registration table

Return to: 4-H Fair Office/Foods Revue, Post Office Box 170, Janesville, WI 53547

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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
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Email: reisem@co.rock.wi.us
Carol Jaggi
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Email: carolj@co.rock.wi.us www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/rock/4h/

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