WISCONSIN 4-H VISION

4-H Youth Development: A catalyst for positive community youth development.

WISCONSIN 4-H MISSION

UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development integrates research, education, and community-based partnerships, enabling youth to learn and practice skills to be productive citizens.

Club Community Service Grants Available
Does your 4-H club have a great idea for a community service project? The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, in partnership with We Energies, is now accepting Community Service Grant applications. Deadline to apply is January 30, 2009

Community Service Grant

DAIRY PROJECT MEETING DATE CHANGE
The Dairy meeting is now scheduled for
Monday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the U.W. Extension Office

Pick 'n Save

A donation from every grocery purchase you make at any Pick 'n Save store will come to the Jefferson County Leader's Association if you sign up for Pick 'n Save's "We Care" program. It's easy ... just fill out an Advantage® Saver's Club card application at any store, name the Jefferson County 4-H as your favorite charity and put our Organization Account Number 385725 on the application. Then ... show your Pick 'n Save Advantage® card at the checkout each t ime you make a purchase. A percentage of your purchase will go toward's our very own Leader's Association. A check will arrive quarterly if we meet their quota. Tell your friends and family members, the more that are signed up the more that we can earn.

PROGRAM AREA TOPICS

• What is 4-H? 4-H History, Pledge, Emblems & Symbols
• 4-H Board of Directors and Leaders' Associations: Jefferson County Leader's Association By-Laws, Minutes and Agendas, Board Members, etc.
• 4-H Calendar & Newsletter
  • 08-09 Jefferson Co. PUBLIC No School Calendar (Use this for purposes of planning events)
• 4-H Clubs
• 4-H Endowment Fund
• 4-H Families
• 4-H Information & Forms
  • Jefferson County Horse and Pony Project Information and Forms: http://www.jchp.org/
  • All Wisconsin State 4-H Publications and other Documents: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/pubs/index.cfm
• 4-H Related Forms: Record Books, Enrollment, Endowment, Cloverbud Day Camp, 4-H Summer Camp, Awards, Trips and Scholarships, Tractor Safety.
• 4-H Related Art Opportunities NEW
• SPECIAL EVENTS
  • Special Emphasis (Updated October 1, 2008)
• Cultural Arts
• 4-H Awards Recognition Banquet (updated January 18, 2008)
• 4-H Summer Camp Photos (updated August 25, 2008)
• 4-H Cloverbud Camp Photos (updated August 25, 2008)
• Home & Family: Clothing Preview, Foods Revue, WI Sheep & Wool Festival (Updated July 1, 2008)
• Dairy Promotion
• Meat Animal Project: Project/Record Books, Member Agreement Forms, Point Cards, Buyer Cards, Minutes and Agendas.
  MAP DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, November 17 (BEEF); Monday, January 12 (SWINE); and Monday, February 16 (SHEEP).
• \All Animal News
• Jefferson County Fair Park (go to "department" and then "Fair Park" to access fair books!) If you have a dial-up connection, save it to your desktop first, this document is large. Extra books may be purchased from the fair office for $5.00 each. Or go to this link Official Website for the Jefferson County Fair Park - jeffersoncountyfairpark.com .
  1. Or to see the book by "department only", go to http://www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com/events/Exhibitors/information/exhibitors_wanted.htm
  2. 2008-2009 County Junior Fair Book (324 KB, 46 pages)
  3. Junior Class Schedule for County Fair 2008
  4. Open Class Schedule for County Fair 2008
  5. Fair Superintendents 2008 Call with questions about fair projects

Jefferson County Fair Pictures

Wisconsin State Fair Links (includes 2008 State Fair Pictures)

4-H Group Activity Offers

4-H Night with the Milwaukee Bucks November 1, BUCKS Home Opener vs. Toronto @7:30 p.m.

• Area Animal Science Days

• Dairy Project Events
• Dog Project Events
• Horse Project Events
• Jefferson County ATODA Partnership Council
• Livestock Project Events
• Related Links of Interest

What is 4-H ?
4-H is a youth organization that belongs to the members, their families and other interested adults who serve as volunteer leaders. Professional leadership is given by the Cooperative Extension faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Support for 4-H programs is a joint effort of local county government, the University of Wisconsin- Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture.

In 4-H, young people share, grow and learn together from various projects, events and activities in informal situations under the guidance of their families and other volunteer adult leaders. Members can choose projects that fit them and the places where they live. Group activities and events such as drama, trips, camps, fairs, shows and conferences provide additional learning experiences and opportunities.

4-H is open to all youth and adults regardless of their ethnic background, race, creed or disability. Most 4-H clubs have meetings for the entire membership once a month. During these meetings, decisions are made about group-sponsored activities such as community service efforts, project opportunities and fundraising efforts.

Regardless of the structure, a 4-H group may involve families, neighbors, relatives and others. Participants have fun learning, working and succeeding together in the home, neighborhood and community. Learn more about 4-H at the Wisconsin 4-H web site: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding 4-H Youth Development in Jefferson County, please contact:

Gail Roberts, Youth Development Educator
UW-Extension, Jefferson County
864 Collins Road
Jefferson, WI 53549-1976
Phone: 920-674-7295
Fax: 920-674-7200

Email: Gail.Roberts@ces.uwex.edu

Bonnie Nutt , 4-H Program Assistant
UW-Extension, Jefferson County
864 Collins Road
Jefferson, WI 53549-1976
Phone: 920-674-7295
Fax: 920-674-7200

Email: Bonnie.Nutt@ces.uwex.edu

Judy Statz, Administrative Secretary (Webmaster)

• Phone: 920-674-7440
• Email: judyst@co.jefferson.wi.us