WELCOME TO WISCONSIN 4-H FOUNDATION

Wisconsin Youth are Today's Greatest Resource and Tomorrow's Future Leaders

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. Individuals, corporations, and the 4-H Foundation are partners in supporting the nearly 100,000 youth who take part in various 4-H activities throughout the state.

What's New with the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation?

RURAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY RENEWS SUPPORT AS A 2009 STATE 4-H SPONSOR

By Caileigh Robertson

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation announces the continued support of Rural Mutual Insurance Company as a Silver Clover Level State 4-H Sponsor. By providing a generous donation for $5,000 to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, Rural Mutual Insurance will benefit nearly 100,000 4-H youth participants across the state in the coming year. The company has supported Wisconsin 4-H for over thirty years, sponsoring various statewide 4-H programs such as tractor safety and youth leadership. As a second year Silver Clover Level State 4-H Sponsor, Rural Mutual Insurance’s sponsorship helps support all of the many state 4-H activities throughout the year.

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COUSINS SUBS 6th ANNUAL MOO-LA-PALOOZA TO BENEFIT 4-H

Written by: Jacquelyn Askins

Help bring the barnyard to the Wisconsin State Fair at the sixth annual Cousins Subs Moo-la-palooza Mooing Contest! Get a “mooove” on to the Cousins Subs Amphitheater on Saturday, August 15 to compete for best moo.

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BEEF UP YOUR SUPPORT FOR 4-H

4-H Foundation Invitation (2 pages, 172KB)

Put Wisconsin’s BEST on your table... You are invited to attend the 18th Annual Governor’s Sweepstakes Meat Products Auction on Tuesday, August 11th and take home some of Wisconsin’s finest meat products. It’s an opportunity to “Invest in Wisconsin’s 4-H Youth...Leaders of Tomorrow,” as all proceeds from the auction benefit the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation - supporting 4-H programs which serve nearly 100,000 youth throughout our great state. 

You are invited to be a part of this special Wisconsin State Fair tradition. If you have attended previous auctions, you know the excitement and satisfaction that comes from supporting our 4-H youth.  Join the fun and take home a champion product from the Wisconsin State Fair Meat Products Show, including ham, bacon, summer sausage, and other specialty meat items. I hope to see YOU at the 2009 Governor’s Sweepstakes Meat Products Auction!

For more information on how to participate in the 18th Annual Governor's Sweepstakes Meat Products Auction, please contact Donna Faulkner at the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at 608-262-1597 or donna.faulkner@uwex.edu. 

PETER TALEN 4-H ARTS ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED

Peter Joseph Talen was a 13 year member of the Sheboygan County 4-H Program and the son of our Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication Specialist, Tim Talen.  He died in a tragic house fire in Madison last November while visiting his brother Andy, a UW-Madison student.  He was 23 years old.

As a former UW-LaCrosse theatre student Peter was remembered as a vibrant and talented young person who valued friends and family above all.  He also was remembered as a gifted performer and musician who eagerly shared his love of the arts with the community.

As a memorial to Peter, the Peter Talen 4-H Arts Endowment Fund was established by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation to support 4-H Arts Programs across the state. 

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4-H PHOTOGRAPHY ENDOWMENT FUND OFF TO STRONG START!

“Picture yourself . . .” That’s the theme of the new Wisconsin 4-H Photography Endowment Fund. Wayne Brabender, Wisconsin 4-H Photography State Specialist, announced that the endowment is off to a great start, thanks to generous donations from friends of 4-H photography, UW-Extension and 4-H staff, 4-H photo volunteers and youth, and county fair photo judges. "We've set our goal high: $100,000 in five years. And we're already over a fourth of the way there!"

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STATE 4-H SPONSORS

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation wishes to thank all of our State 4-H Sponsors. Their sponsorships support nearly 100,000 Wisconsin 4-H youth statewide as they learn and practice leadership and communication skills, while helping to grow in self-confidence and life skills.  By giving young people experience and training in running meetings, public speaking, decision-making, and responsible work ethics, 4-H youth grow to be valuable community workers and leaders.

If you are interested in becoming a Wisconsin State 4-H Sponsor, please contact Patricia Harrington, Director at the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, at either 608-262-1285 or pat.harrington@uwex.edu.

Silver Clover Level

Badgerland Financial

Rural Mutual Insurance Company

 

 

Bronze Clover Level

Andis Company

Cousins Sub System, Inc.

Sargento Foods Inc.

Dates To Remember

• Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Board Meeting - June 25, 2009, Wausau
• 18th Annual Governor's Sweepstakes Meat Products Auction - August 11, 2009, Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis
• Moo-La-Palooza - August 15, 2009 at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis
• Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Board Meeting - TBA

For additional information, please contact the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at 608-262-1597 or e-mail: donna.faulkner@uwex.edu.

Make A Gift

You can make a gift supporting all Wisconsin 4-H youth by credit card on the University of Wisconsin Foundation website. Be sure to designate the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation as the recipient in the designation area.

Thank you.

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