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Burnett CountyJune 2013A Note from the Agent -Calendar . 24-H News . 3Hats off . 6Animal Sciences . 7Arts & Communication . 8Family, Home & Health . 9Mechanical Sciences . 11Natural Resources . 12Plant & Soil Sciences . 13Younger Members . 13Youth Leadership . 14Club News . 15Leaders’ Association . 16Character Building . 17Class of 2013. 19We are pleased to announce that OliviaKopecky has been hired as the 4-H/Youth &Family Development Intern for this summer!Olivia is acurrent studentin St. Catherine’sUniversity’sCommunicationStudies program.She graduatedfrom WebsterHigh School in2012 and hasbeen an activemember of Orange 4-H Club since she wasold enough to join Cloverbuds.This summer, she’s going to use herorganizational and communication skills, aswell as her 4-H experience, to assist with daycamps, summer camp, project meetings, andpromotion and outreach.You can reach Olivia at 715-349-2151 oruwexintern@burnettcounty.org.Welcome Olivia!4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship, and Life Skills.
Burnett CountyJune 2013Sun MonTueWedThuFriSat245678 State Fair Demonstration3Applications Due910 WI 4-H Foundation Northern Golf Classic,1112131415River Falls Kilkarney Hill Golf Club, 11:30amCloverbud Family CampLeaders & Jr Leaders Meetings: 7pm, Gov’t CenterCloverbud Family Camp Registrations Due toUWEX Office16 17 County Cloverbud Meeting: 6-7pm, Gov’tCenter Rm 1651819202122Burnett Dairy Days: Burnett Dairy Co-op, AlphaInterstate Livestock Show, St. Croix Falls Fairgrounds23 242526272829Wisconsin State 4-H & Youth Conference: UW Madison30Rocket Launch: TBDCitizenship Washington Focus Trip to Wash, DC: TBDSuper Saturday: TBDCamp Staff Meeting/Training: TBDJuly 2013Sun Mon17TueWedThuFriSat234 UWEX Closed5610111213161718192023242526278 Club Audit & Charter Workshop. 96-7 pm, Government CenterLeaders/Jr. Leaders Meetings.7pm, Government Center4-H Camp Camper RegistrationsDue1415 County Cloverbud Meeting.6-7 pm, location TBD.21224-H Summer Camp, Lake 2628293031Camp Staff Meeting/Training: TBDCamp Staff CelebrationCitizenship Washington Focus Trip to Wash, DC: TBD
June 20134-H NewsDATESTOREMEMBERJune1 - State Fair Activity Stationapplications deadline.8 - State Fair Demonstrationapplications deadline.21-22 - Dairy Days at BurnettDairy in Alpha (this page).26 - State Fair final registration deadline for miniperformances, music &drama groups, activitystations, demonstrations,and clothing revue.July8 - 4-H summer camp camper registration deadline13 - Let’s Go Fly a Kite! (thispage)17 - Pre-Registration Deadline for Central BC Fair23-26 - 4-H summer camp(Lake 26). (This page.)24 - State Fair project exhibitregistrations deadline.August1-3 - Central Burnett CountyFair (Webster)1-11 - Wisconsin State Fair8 - Pre-Registration Deadlinefor Grantsburg Fair.15-16 - Canoe Camp (page12)22-25 - Burnett County Fair(Grantsburg)See the Dairy Days Flyer atburnettcounty.com/dairydays!Let’s Go Fly a KiteJuly 13, 20131-3 pmJoin us at the Government Center fora fun-filled day of Kite-Flying. Bring akite, or make one of your own! Learnthe tricks of kite flying, best designs& fun facts. Event outdoors, weatherproviding, meet by Parks & ForestsBuilding near airport.Do you have project literaturesitting somewhere on a shelf? If you doand it is not being used, drop it off next timeyou’re at the UW-Extension Office or give itto your club leader. Remember, there is a costto this literature and with costs rising, weneed to make wise use of our resources.Please, if you’re not using it, return it soothers may! Thanks.
Burnett County4-H NewsFAIR FACTS 2013 Fair Exhibitor Books are available at the County Extension Office. Fair ENTRY FORMS, found on page 3 of the Fair Book must be submittedby July 17 for the Webster Fair and August 8 for the Grantsburg Fair. Rules and Regulations for both Burnett County Fairs start on page 2 of theFair Book. Judging takes place on August 2 for the Webster Fair. Exhibits may be entered July 31 or August 1 (see Fair Book for times. Exhibits must remain inplace until August 4. Judging takes place on August 23-24 for the Grantsburg Fair. Exhibits mustbe entered August 22 and remain in place until 4pm on August 25. See the Fair Book for all details!4-H Summer Camp 2013“Movies”ForTheFair!For the Webster Fair,contact Monica Johnsonat 715-866-8150.For all 4-H members and their friendsages 8-12.Camper registrations are due July 8.Camp dates are July 23 - 26.Registration fee is 40/camper.Lake 26, Danbury4-H Summer Camp is a great place to explore all that 4-Hhas to offer. Come on your own or recruit a friend to joinyou! You really don’t want to miss out on 4-H Camp.ittruly is a GREAT summer experience!
June 20134-H NewsProject members age12-19 as of January1st are eligible to exhibit at the WisconsinState Fair. pdates/ for timely updates regarding the Fair.Note the following changes to dorm registrationand the entry process. Entry information is now available online athttp://www.wistatefair.com/wp/juniorlivestock/. Exhibitors will submit entry information, entry fees, and dorm fees directly tothe state fair (and NOT to UW-Extension).Two deadlines exist:June 5th - postmark for those wishing toenter by paper entry and with acheck/money orderJune 19th - for those wishing to enteronline and pay with a credit/debit card. Managerial forms will be due with entry. Forthose planning on showing a managerial animal, forms are available online or more information regarding the WisconsinState Fair, please k/ orcontact the State Fair Entry Office at entryoffice@wisconsin.gov or call 414-266-7000.CAMP VOLUNTEERS AND CHAPERONES NEEDEDThe following ADULT positions are needed at 4-H Camp July 23-26, 2013 at Lake 26!(1) Nurse/First Aid Person: Responsible forhealth and safety concerns of all people atcamp. This person is in charge of medicationsand administering basic first aid to those attending camp. This person is required stay overnight in case of emergencies. Must be First-Aid/CPR certified, nurse preferred.(1) Lifeguard: To oversee safety of campersduring waterfront time. Responsible for supervising youth in the water during free swim, andadvising campers and staff of safety proceduresat the beach and during water carnival times.(1-3) Cook: Planning and providing meals (andsnacks) to all those attending camp. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner on Wednesday and Thursday and a final breakfast andlunch on Friday. Meals will serve approximately25-50 youth and adults. Responsibility may beshared or split between adults.(2-3) Chaperones: To assist in general supervision and ensure that camp runs smoothly.This adult it required to stay overnight (in orderto assure the 10 to 1 youth to adult ratio atcamp). Must be 21 or older and have gonethrough Volunteer Orientation and Youth Protection training prior to camp.Contact Dani if you are interested at 715-349-2151 or dganje@burnettcounty.org
Burnett County4-H NewsTo Project Day volunteers and session leaders.A BIG thank you goes outto: Cheyenne Nowaczyk,Willow Stroede, PattyClose, Dave Close, OliviaKopecky, Beth Greiff, Anna DeMers, EmilyStiemann, Emily Flatten,Allie Webster, and MelissaPeterson. Your help thatday made this annual eventa great success!their garments. Congratsto Brooke and Emily whowere selected to represent Burnett County at theState Fair Clothing Revue!To Food and ClothingRevue participants, BrookeBeecroft, Emily Stiemann,Allie Webster, and LucasStiemann for showcasingtheir amazing talent withCongratulations to ourCamp Staff for 2013! Cabin Counselors: LucasStiemann, Emily Stiemannand Julia Summer andWe would also like torecognize Sheryl Stiemannrepresenting the Food &Clothing Revue Committeefor her efforts in coordinating the event. Thanksfor all the work you doSheryl!CITs: Lexi Symond, EmilyFlatten, and Maiya Fuller!Plus additional activitycounselors. Thank you forattending the training andgetting the ball rolling forour camp planning. Can’twait for 4-H camp!To Becky Strabel forassisting with the SummerIntern interviews. Yourhelp is greatly appreciated!To all of our seniorsgraduating this year.Youwill be missed! We lookforward to all of the greatthings to come from you inthe future. Best of Luck!
June 2013DATESTOREMEMBERJune8 - Statewide Gymkhanathrough HorsemanshipClinic (Seymour, WI).920-264-7932.9-10 - Badger Dairy 5-16 - 2013 Wisconsin Livestock Show Camp.www.wisconsinlivestockbreeders.com17-18 - Interstate LivestockCamp (St. Croix FallsFairgrounds). 715-3495935.21 - 2013 Area Animal Science Day. ChippewaCounty. 715-339-2555.21-22 - Burnett County DairyDays (Alpha). (This page)24 - Advanced Barrel Racingand Pole Bending Clinic.715-222-5711 ortbelisle@amfam.com.28-30 - Barron County 4-Hand Youth Horse ProjectCamp and Fun 4H-Youth-Horse-ProjectisNo Burnett CountyDairy BreakfastThis Year!One cow will produceabout 200,000 glassesof milk in her lifetime.The cows need to drinklots of water so theycan make milk. Cowsdrink 25 to 50 gallonsof water a day. That isnearly a bathtub full!Sheep have been raisedfor milk for thousands ofyears and were milkedbefore cows.Goats are extremely picky aboutwhat we eat. We DO NOT eat tincans. We have only bottom front andside teeth; our top jaws have a largeback molar for crushing things.
Burnett County27th Anniversary Pullet SurpriseYouth ContestIn an attempt to promote the breeding and exhibition of purebredpoultry among Wisconsin’s youth, the Wisconsin InternationalPoultry Club invites interested youth to apply for the Pullet Surprise. The lucky winners in each of two categories will receive apair of show quality purebred fowl, complete with an incubator,caging, feed, a copy of the 2011 edition of The American Standard of Perfection, a one-year membership in the WIPC and apoultry carrier. All awards will be presented at the 2013 Wisconsin International Poultry Club Show. Birds will be provided by themembers of the Wisconsin International Poultry Club.Contest Rules1. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents between the ages of 8and 18 as of January 1, 2013.2. Entries will be divided into two groups: Please give age as ofJanuary 1, 2013. Junior 8-12 Senior 13-183. Each applicant must submit an entry of 500 words or less onone of the following topics:"Why I Want to Raise Exhibition Poultry""Raising Poultry-It's a Family Affair""A Humorous Poultry Experience"-Fact or Fiction''My Most Memorable Moment in Poultry""An Original Poultry Poem”Entries that exceed 500 Words will not be considered.4. Applicants must send their entry, along with their name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, birthdate andparent's or guardian's signature postmarked by August 20,2013 to:5. Winners will be selected by a committee designated by theWisconsin International Poultry Club. All decisions are final.6. Winners and their parents or guardians are required to attendthe award presentation to be held during the Youth Show at the2013 WIPC Show on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage, WI.This contest is made possible through the generosity of:Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Keipper Cooping Company, Lund Poultry, Nutrena Feed,Wisconsin International Poultry Club, Wisconsin Poultry and Egg IndustryAssociation.DATESTOREMEMBERJune8 - Crex Photo Club at CrexMeadows Wildlife Area10 - Wisconsin 4-H Foundation 6th Annual NorthernGolf Classic, 11:30am.Kilkarney Hill Golf Club,River Falls, WI.August3 - Softball Tournament, 14pm, (Central BurnettCounty Fair)GOLFERS &VOLUNTEERSNEEDEDThe Wisconisn 4-H GolfClassic at Kilkarney Hills GolfCourse in River Falls islooking for 4-H Ambassadorsor recent alumni to help at theTournament. Volunteersreceive a complimentary lunchand dinner.Golfers are needed too!Contact Sharon Seibel atSharon@jsmachine.comor 612-309-1794.
June 2013DATESTOREMEMBERJUNE12- Lunch & Learn, noon1pm, (Crooked Lake Park)(page 7)26 - Lunch & Learn, noon1pm, (Crooked Lake Park)28 - Family Fun Night, 68pm, (Government Center) (this page)July10 - Lunch & Learn, noon1pm, (Crooked LakePark)24 - Lunch & Learn, noon1pm, (Crooked LakePark)26 - Family Fun Night, 68pm, (Government Center)August7 - Lunch & Learn, noon1pm, (Crooked LakePark)20 - Cutting Back & Keepingup, 10:30am and 7pm(Government Center)(page 7)21 - Lunch & Learn, noon1pm, (Crooked LakePark)30 - Family Fun Night, 68pm, (Government Center)2013 Food and Clothing RevueFour Burnett County 4-Hmembers, all from Wood CreekClub, entered clothing theymade into the 2013 Food &Clothing Revue. EmilyStiemann, who made her promdress, and Brooke Beecroft,who made a medieval dress,were selected by the judges totake their projects to the StateFair. Lucas Stiemann, whomade a 3-piece suit, and AllieWebster, who made a skirt, areState Fair alternates. All wonfirst place in their categories.recognition your hardwork and creativityearned!Congratulations Emily, Lucas, Allie, and Brooke for theFamily Fun NightsLast Friday of every month this summer!June 28, July 26, & August 306-8 pm, Government CenterGames, snacks, and moreFun for the whole family!JUNE 28 THEME isBOARD GAME BONANZA
Burnett CountyLunch and LearnInterested in learning more about parenting and youth development, but don’t have the time to attend parent education sessionsand workshops? Join us for the Lunch & Learn Series!Bring your own lunch and learn about different topics. Childrenare invited to attend. Staff will be present to supervise children.Lunch & Learn takes place at Crooked Lake Park, Siren, fromnoon to 1pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of June - August.6/12: Communicating with Your ChildThrough the Ages & Stages6/26: Discipline & Rewards7/10: Tough Talks7/24: Kids & Money8/7: Technology & Your Child8/21: Stress ManagementCutting Back & Keeping UpAre the costs of everyday living overtaking your paycheck?Come and learn some steps you can take to get a handle onyour finances.August 20, 2013 10:30 am or 7 pmGovernment Center, Room 165Presenter:Dani Ganje,Family Living EducatorSponsored/Hosted by BurnettCounty Home & CommunityEducation
June 2013DATESTOREMEMBERJune17, 18, 20 - Youth TractorSafety Training (SpoonerAg Research Station).715-635-3506 or 800-5281914.27 - County-wide Lego Project Meeting, 4:45pm 5:45 pm (GovernmentCenter). 715-349-2151.July27 - Gandy Dancer FlyIn/Drive In. (This page.)County-wideLego ProjectMeetingJoin Burnett County Lego lovers June 27 at 4:45 pm at theGovernment Center for constructive fun! Cloverbuds andup are welcome.Youth Tractor Safety TrainingA tractor and machinery certification program is being offeredto Burnett, Sawyer and Washburn County youth on Monday June17, Tuesday June 18, and Thursday June 20 at the Spooner AgResearch Station. Successful completion of this course will allowyouth ages 12-16 to legally operate tractors or self- propelled implements owned by their immediate family on public roads. Completing the safety program will also allow youth age 14 or 15 towork on a farm other than one owned by their parents, and operate tractors and other machinery.The hours of the coursewill be from 8:30 am to 4:30pm. Students must be at least12 years old to enroll in theprogram and attendance atJune 17, 18, and 20Spooner Ag Research Station8:30 am - 4:30 pmall three days’ training is Pre-register by June 17required for certification.715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914Cost: 20.00Interested youth must preregister prior to June 17 bycontacting the UW-ExtensionSpooner Agriculture AgentsOffice at 715-635-3506 or 1800-528-1914, and providetheir name, age, address, telephone number and social security number. A signed waiver formby the youth’s parent or legal guardian is also required to participate in the training. Cost of the course is 20.00.GANDY DANCER FLY-IN/DRIVE INJuly 27 7am - 1pmBurnett County AirportNumerairBreakfast 7am-11am or until gone 6cra ous vftWild rice pancakes, ham, cheese, drinks, and dessert an, c intagtiqeaue m rs, a5K footrace starting at 7:30amnilidvehicle taryAirshow from 11am - 1pm Aerobatic performers and radios!controlled aircraft displayMore info: 715-349-7076
Burnett CountyDATESTOREMEMBERJune1 - Wildflower Walks at CrexMeadows Wildlife Area1-2 - Free Fishing Weekend(dnr.wi.gov)5 - Becoming an OutdoorFamily/Camping at CrexMeadows Wildlife Area8 - Crex Photo Club at CrexMeadows Wildlife Area19 - Becoming an OutdoorFamily/Trapping at CrexMeadows Wildlife Area22 - Wildflower Walks at CrexMeadows Wildlife Area24-28 - Youth OutdoorsSkills Camp at CrexMeadows Wildlife Area29 - “Frog Guy” at Forts FolleAvoine , 9am.WILDFLOWER WALKSCREX PHOTO CLUBJune 1 & 22, July 20, Aug. 172nd Saturdays of June, July,and August10am - 12:30pmExplore various sites on thesurrounding wildlife area properties. Learn about propagatingand identification of plants.Carpool to the various sites.Dress for hiking and outdoorweather. Free, no registration,no obligation program.10am - noonBECOMING AN OUTDOORFAMILYYOUTH OUTDOORS SKILLSCAMP2nd and 4th Wednesdays inJune, July, and AugustJune 24 - June 285pm - 6:30pmWDNR is featuring an OutdoorSkills Camp for boys and girlsages 11 – 15. The camp offersa unique opportunity to learnscience and conservationthrough hands-on activities.Our attendees spend a weekparticipating in a series of programs: Tracks & Traces, Outdoor Survival, Orienteering, Archery, and Forestry. Pre-registration is required.For those who want to learnoutdoor skills with their spouses, children or families, CrexMeadows WA is offering athree month summer program.We invite you to “unplug” fromyour day-to-day routine and gooutdoors to reconnect with nature. Free, no registration, noobligation program.Learn more about digital photography with the Crex PhotoClub. Share images taken atCrex Meadows WA and thesurrounding area with fellowphotographers to learn newtechniques.4pm - 5:30pm“Frog Guy” To Appear At Burnett County Lakes & Rivers Annual MeetingChildren experience amphibians during Randy Korb’s popular, uniquely hands-on, emotionally engaging and highly educational frog programs. Young participants hold, feed and listen to the calls offrogs, toads and salamanders—from tiny spring peepers to big bullfrogs. They also meet Blinky, agray tree frog and an accident survivor! Children have fun while learning animal concepts: habitats,hibernation, predator/prey, the life cycle, body structures, coloration, movement and more. BCLRAAnnual meeting is June 29, 2013, at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Annual meeting at8:30 a.m. and Frog Guy program at 9 a.m. Public invited. Free.
June 2013DATESTOREMEMBERJuneDATESTOREMEMBERJuly9 - 4-H Youth Plant ScienceDay (Waushara CountyFairgrounds, Wautoma,WI). 920-787-0416.11, 18, and 25 - Nature’s LittleExplorers, 10-11:15am, atCrex Meadows WildlifeArea14-15 - Cloverbud Camp (thispage)17 - Cloverbud Meeting, 67pm (Government Center)24 - Crooked Lake DayCamp26 - Crooked Lake Day Camp28 - Crooked Lake Day CampJulyDandy Day CampsAt Crooked Lake10-2 p.m.SANDROCK CLIFFS,Grantsburg, WIRegister by June 10 with 5payment/family. Checks maybe written to Burnett County4-H.Arrival/Set-up: 4-5pm FridayDeparture: Noon SaturdayJoin your Cloverbud for anovernight camping adventure!This is an introduction to 4-Hcamping, complete with fun,games, crafts, songs, andcampfire! Parents are required to stay overnight withtheir child(ren).Registration forms may befound online CampRegistration-Flyer.pdfMarvelous Monday 6/24NATURE’S LITTLE EXPLORERSat CREX MEADOWS WILDLIFE AREAWacky Wednesday 6/26Tuesdays, June 11 - August 20Fantastic Friday 6/2810am - 11:15am 5 per day, or 10 forall 3 daysRegister with Burnett Co.UW-Extension 715-349-2151Children ages 2 -6 are offered a chance to discovernature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikesand crafts. Nature’s Little Explorers is a free, noregistration, no-obligation program that encouragesfamilies to get out and enjoy nature. A different naturerelated theme will be featured each meeting.More info: 715-463-2739for kids ages 5-82, 9, 16, 23, and 30 - Nature’s Little Explorers, 1011:15am, at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area15 - Cloverbud Meeting, 67pm (Government Center)June 14-15
Burnett CountyYDATESTOREMEMBERJune10 - Junior Leaders Meeting,7 pm (Government Center)17 - Application deadline for4-H Arts Camp s-camp/22-30 - Citizenship Washington Focus Trip(Washington DC).24-27 - Wisconsin 4-H &Youth Conference(Madison, WI).July8 - Junior Leaders Meeting,7 pm (Government Center)12 - North WI State Fair,(Chippewa Falls)20 - Barron County Fairouth volunteers areneeded forCloverbud Camp,which is June 1415. Contact Dani Ganje at715-349-2151 ordganje@burnettcounty.org tosign up!“Service to a just causerewards the worker withmore real happiness andsatisfaction than anyother venture of life.”-Tour de’ FairsEver wonder what othercounty’s fairs are like? Join usas we travel northwestWisconsin, touring othercounty’s fairs this summer.Attendees will meet at theGovernment Center carpool, caravan, and go! Seecalendar for dates of fairs.Carrie Chapman CattFor youth in Grades 7 & up. 10.Registration deadline August 9th.Departure: 1:00 pm. From County K Landing. Campovernight at Howell Landing and arrive Friday atFritz or McDowell Landing around 11:00 am.27 - Polk & Washburn CountyFairsAugust12 - Junior Leaders Meeting,7 pm (Government Cen-*AND - Mark your Calendars for the Backpacking Trip,September 13-15 in the Porcupine Mountains of the U.P.!
June 2013The nextCloverbud Meetingwill be at the GovernmentCenter June 17 at6-7pm.Theme: H is forHeartOn May 31st, the Orange 4-H Club had their monthlymeeting at Webster Elementary. The meeting concluded with an electricity demonstration by MasonGetts. He showed us how to join wires to connect aswitch to a light bulb like it would be done in a house.-Submitted by Vice President Ashley Johnson
Burnett CountyLeaders’ Association Meeting MinutesMay 16, 2013President Phil Stiemann called the meeting toorder at 7:00 pm. The pledges were recited. Members present: Philip Stiemann, Sheryl Stiemann,Charlene Strabel, Amy Kopecky, Dani Ganje, MatWampfler, Don Strabel, Lucas Stiemann, EmilyStiemann, Patty Close, Dave Close, Missy Peterson, Becky Strabel, Mandy Close.Motion by Charlene to approve Secretary’s report. Second by Phil. Motion carried. Motion byAmy to approve Treasurer’s report. Second byDave. Motion carried. There is a list of checks notcashed by members that need to be cashed byJune 1, 2013 or they will be voided. Motion byDave and seconded by Amy to pay 250 for Webster food stand rental fee.Club reports:Jolly Hs: Active within club doing a fundraiserdealing with natural resources; will be participatingin Big Gust Days with children’s activities.Orange: Had a meeting and Julia gave ademonstration on her flute. Talked about a changeof leadership possibilities.Wood Creek: Had a meeting and Patty andMandy gave a demonstration on origami. Wehelped at the Home Show, Aiden benefit, and Project Day.Wood River Beavers: none availableJunior Leaders: Talked about a safari themefor Cloverbud Camp (June 14-15), want to do facepainting, clover keychains and tattoos for DairyDays, came up with themes for family night (lastFriday of each month), talked about selling t-shirtsfor 4-H Centennial next year, want to try to travel toother fairs for ideas.Extension: Busy planning the summer calendar posted on Facebook and website; posted theapplication for the summer intern, holding interninterviews at the end of May. Dani has been teaching colleagues how to use iPads and technology for4-H news and events.Old Business:County Trip ideas—Becky will get more information on Hayward sites of interest and reportback.Summer Intern—Dani brought an example ofthe job description—looking for a HS graduate,at the minimum, prefer college student. Application deadline is May 24th. Job will be postedon the job center site and at the libraries. Internwould be paid by the county. Motion by Phil todonate 1,000 for summer intern. Second byDave. Intern program received a Polk-Burnettgrant for 650.00. Intern would work about 150 hours starting in June. Dani will handleinterviews, tentatively scheduled for May 31stduring the day. Becky will also attend interviews.Benefit for Aiden went really well and exceededexpectations. The bracelets grossed almost 500.Project Day went great. Had 30 kids and thekids who taught the sessions did a great job.Pictures in the Bugle.Home Show: Sunday was a slow day. Wethought it should be held just one day.Amy gave food stand information to Jaime Nelson for this year’s fair.New Business:Food and Clothing Revue was moved to May22, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the FACE room. Talkedabout sending a questionnaire regarding datesfor county events, and give an incentive forturning it in!Dairy Days are June 21 - 22. We have heardnothing about 4-H involvement wanted or needed.Next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2013 at7:00 pmRespectfully submitted,Sheryl Stiemann, Leaders’ Association Secretary4-H Leaders Association Meetings are heldthe 2nd Monday of every month at 7pm atthe Government Center. All county 4-Hleaders are welcome.
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June 2013Mathew WampflerWood Creek ClubCourtney FoehserWood Creek ClubAustin OtisTessa SchillerJolly H ClubOrange Club
Cooperative Extension ProgramsUS Dept. of AgricultureUniversity of Wisconsin - ExtensionBurnett County Extension Office7410 County Road K, #107Siren, WI 54872Official BusinessPenalty for Private Use, 300Burnett CountyGovernment CenterPhone: (715) 349-2151Fax: (715) 349-2102Northwest District OfficePhone:(715) 635-9190Julie Keown-Bomar, District DirectorLaura Hoffman, Support StaffEmail: danielle.miller@ces.uwex.eduWebsite: www.burnett.uwex.edu/4hDanielle Ganje, 4-H Youth and Family Development EducatorMike Kornmann, Comm. Development EducatorJulie Yezek, Nutrition Education ProgramSpooner Agricultural Research StationPhone: (800) 528-1914Kevin Schoessow, Area Ag AgentRichard (Otto) Wiegand, Area Ag AgentOlivia Kopecky, Youth & Family Summer InternBeth Greiff, Support StaffAn EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,including Title IX and ADA requirements. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication ofprogram information should contact the UW-Extension office.Burnett County 4-H Leaders Association Executive CommitteePhil Stiemann, President; Brian Webster, Vice President;Sheryl Stiemann, Secretary; Charlene Strabel, Treasurer
Burnett County 4-H News FAIR FACTS 2013 Fair Exhibitor Books are available at the County Extension Office. Fair ENTRY FORMS, found on page 3 of the Fair Book must be submitted by July 17 for the Webster Fair and August 8 for the Grantsburg Fair. Rules and Regulations for both Burnett County Fairs start on page 2 of the Fair Book. Judging takes place on August 2 for the Webster Fair.
