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4-H CloverMARATHON COUNTY 4-H

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning
leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

Marathon County Cooperative Extension 4-H programs give young people a chance to learn new skills, gain self-confidence, and contribute to their communities. 4-H Youth Development faculty and staff create real-world experiences that teach leadership and citizenship skills.

Family Focus Newsletter... Forms... 4-H project information... Horsemaster info... 4-H related website links...

Quilt Camp

4-H Quilt Camp March 6 & 7, 2010

The pattern we will use is "Lucky Stars" and is available for you to view at  www.atkinsondesigns.com.  It will look great in any color scheme! Terry Atkinson of Atkinson Designs, the pattern designer, has graciously offered to provide patterns at no cost to youth participating in Quilt Camp! Cost of participation in Quilt Camp is $25 which includes all instruction and meals. Youth must be in 6th grade or older and able to sew a straight seam on a sewing machine. 4-H has 3 sewing machines available to borrow if you do not have one to work on.  For more information, look for the November/December issue or the Family Focus Newsletter >>>


Tax Exemptions

Tax Exemption Status of 4-H Clubs & Affiliated Organizations

Donors may deduct contributions to 4-H clubs and affiliated 4-H organizations such as; bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts as applicable under the IRS Code. The IRS has assigned a Federal Income Tax Group Exemption Number to 4-H which must be used by all 4-H Clubs and affiliated 4-H organizations when filing or corresponding with the IRS. PDF file Tax Exemption Status Fact Sheet (2 pages, 83 KB)


COOL means Country of Origin Labeling

COOL & Fair ExhibitorsEffective July, 2009

COOL means Country of Origin Labeling! It is a paperwork requirement that took effect March 16, 2009. This USDA rule provides consumers the knowledge and information of where their food originated. There has been much discussion on this topic since the 2002 farm bill, and it is now going into effect. This rule affects beef, lamb pork, and goats as well as other commodities like fish, nuts and ginseng. For more information, visit the UW-Extension Youth Livestock COOL web page. | PDF file COOL Info for Parents & Exhibitors (3 pages, 295 KB) | PDF file COOL Info for Fair Staff (5 pages, 252 KB)

Market Animal Exhibitors have been asked to retain their sales receipts when purchasing project animals. These receipts and other documentation, including completed COOL forms, are to be kept by the exhibitor for 2 years after the fair. Cool Forms are required by State Fair and all other exhibitions where animals are being shipped to large packing houses rather than being sold to individual buyers, such as at the Wisconsin Valley Fair Market Animal Show and Sale.


CYFAR in Wausau

Wisconsin Positive Youth Futures Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR)

Wisconsin Cooperative Extension has been working to build its institutional capacity to serve at-risk audiences in recent years. CYFAR - Wisconsin, a USDA funded project will create positive learning opportunities for at risk youth. Two sites have been selected, one in the city of Wausau, and another in the city of Milwaukee. These sites were selected based on the needs and demographics of the targeted populations and the potential of staff to facilitate successful programs with those populations. Learn more about CYFAR in Wausau >>> or watch the video Window media video low-bandwith | Windows media video high-bandwidth


Collegiate 4-H Website

National Collegiate 4-H Organization Online

Collegiate 4-H offers college students an experience after high school of volunteering with 4-H youth, serving their communities, and growing as a young 4-H volunteer leader. Collegiate 4-H is a nationwide program that can be implemented at any college campus. Our website helps in providing resources in starting or finding a Collegiate 4-H club at any school (in any state!) and providing ideas for providing leadership to county, local, and state 4-H programs. Visit the Collegiate 4-H website >>>


Cooking

4-H Cookbooks Available!

Help raise money for the 4-H Leaders Federation and buy a nice gift for someone at the same time! Don’t forget Christmas will be here soon – or a shower gift – a birthday gift – or a wedding gift. The long-awaited cookbooks are finally in! They look great and were worth the wait. The books are just under 500 recipes and have a spiral bound hard cover. We think you will be pleased at the quality. For more information, including purchasing >>>


4-H CloverMORE ABOUT 4-H

University of Wisconsin-Extension programs in 4-H Youth Development give young people opportunities to learn new skills, gain self-confidence and contribute to their communities. Backed by the knowledge and research base of the University of Wisconsin, 4-H Youth Development educators design educational, leadership and citizenship experiences for youth. These programs are delivered directly through more than 20,000 adult volunteers in neighborhood 4-H clubs or groups and by collaborating with other local organizations.


STAFF

Success Stories...View the results of the Marathon County UW-Extension staff >>>

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

Jean Berger - 4-H/Youth Development AgentJean Berger
4-H/Youth Development Agent
Marathon County UW Extension
212 River Drive, Suite 3
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
Phone: 715-261-1243
Phone: 800-236-0153
Fax: 715-261-1238
jeant.berger@ces.uwex.edu

  • 4-H Community Clubs
  • Leadership Development
  • Citizenship & Family Involvement
  • Prevention Education for Youth
  • Community Service and Volunteerism
  • Career Education
  • "Hands-on" Educational Opportunities for Youth

Amber Brei - Amber Brei
4-H/Youth Development Advisor
Marathon County UW Extension
212 River Drive, Suite 3
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
Phone: 715-261-1244
Phone: 800-236-0153
Fax: 715-261-1238
amber.brei@ces.uwex.edu

  • 4-H Community Clubs
  • Leadership Development
  • Citizenship & Family Involvement
  • Prevention Education for Youth
  • Community Service and Volunteerism
  • Career Education
  • "Hands-on" Educational Opportunities for Youth

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