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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H
2012
4-H Calendar & Family Handbook
ALWAYS CHECK
THE 4-H FOCUS NEWSLETTER
FOR THE MOST CURRENT
DATES/TIMES OF EVENTS,
AS THINGS DO CHANGE
PERIODICALLY!
4-H & Youth Development
Green Lake County UWEX
571 County Road A
PO Box 3188
Green Lake, WI 54941
920-294-4032
www.uwex/edu/ces/cty/greenlake/4h/4h.html
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About This Calendar/Family Handbook
This 4-H Calendar & Family Guide was created for families in Green Lake County. We ask that when you use
the calendar, please remember that sometimes information may be added, deleted, or changed for reasons beyond
the control of the leaders involved. Watch the 4-H Focus Newsletter for the most recent and accurate information
or contact the UW-Extension Office for verification of details.
The purpose of this calendar is:
1. To help families plan their 4-H year.
2. To help county and club leaders plan activities.
3. To help everyone in the 4-H program to have important information.
As you will see when paging through the calendar, 4-H has a lot to offer Green Lake County youth and
families. If you have questions about any activities, ask your Club Organizational Leader or the UW-Extension
Office for more information.
4-H members and families may add club activities (and any other family activities they desire) to the
calendar. Families today are very busy and active. This calendar can be a tool to help you make choices for
your family.

What Is 4-H
EMBLEM/COLOR:
In 1907 when Jessie Field Shambaugh, from Page County, and superintendent of Wright County Schools, O.H. Benson
started using a three-leaf clover for the identity of boys and girls clubs. The three H's were for; Head (was trained to
think, plan and reason); Heart (to be kind true and sympathetic); and Hand (to be useful, helpful, and skillful). It wasn't
until 1911 when O.H. Benson worked in Washington D.C. that the idea of the four-leaf clover came into play. He suggested
the fourth "H" to stand for Health (to resist disease, enjoy life, and make for efficiency). Those are the four H's on the four
-leaf clover .
The 4-H emblem is a green (Pantone 347) four-leafed clover with a white “H” on each leaf. When displaying or using
the 4-H Name and Emblem, there are some specific guidelines as it is protected under Federal Statute.
Please note the website: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/4h_name.htm
PLEDGE:
The 4-H Pledge was worded by Otis Hall, Kansas State 4-H leader. It was approved at the first National 4-H Club Camp
in 1927 in Washington, D.C. The words "my world" were added to the pledge in 1973. Their addition is the only change
ever made to the 4-H Pledge
MOTTO:
I pledge
…..My Head to clearer thinking
…..My Hear to greater loyalty
…..My Hands to larger service, and
…..My Health to better living
For my Club, my Community, My Country and my World.
In 1927, the club motto originally proposed by Miss Carrie Harrison, botanist in the Bureau of Plant Industry, was
adopted by the leaders. The motto remains the same today: “To Make the Best Better”
4-H PHILOSOPHY/SLOGAN
“To learn by doing”
“To win without bragging”
“To lose without squealing”

What Is The Role of Family In 4-H
Good youth development programs do not just happen. It takes the combined efforts of parents and volunteers along with guidance
of Extension youth development professionals to establish a good 4-H program. In 4-H we have a team . . . a 4-H team which
contributes to the ultimate development of boys and girls. On this team are the parents who become partners of the team. If this team
is to be successful, then the parents must become "regular players" not "bench warmers."
How can active parent participation strengthen and broaden the 4-H program
4-H work would be totally impossible without the active support of interested parents.
It has been found that boys and girls do better club work when parents show interest, not only by work but also by deeds.
Extending a helping or encouraging hand to a boy or girl is one of the finest ways you can express affection to your children or
other youth.
4-H is a FAMILY AFFAIR offering parents many opportunities to participate in a program with their child and build family unity.
When parental support is positive, the chances are good for the club to become stronger, larger and more active.
In clubs where parental support is good, individual club members receive more personal attention and guidance from leaders
and parents.
Club activities and events will develop and expand with the added support of parents.
4-H has a positive influence on the lives of thousands of boys and girls. This happens only when parents care enough to share
their time, efforts and talents.
What Can Parents Do to Support and/or Help in the 4-H Program
Learn what 4-H is all about (purposes, objectives, etc.)
Exhibit a genuine interest and enthusiasm in 4-H and in your child.
Encourage participation in 4-H activities. Participation stimulates interest and enthusiasm.
Assist your child in selecting a project they will enjoy, a project they have the ability to accomplish and one for which you can
help furnish facilities, financing, needed materials and guidance.
Provide encouragement. Help in project work with record keeping, demonstrations, judging, and completion of attempted
work and leadership responsibilities.
Provide transportation for members to local club meetings, county events and various other activities.
Attend at least half of the club meetings each year with your child.
Get informed about "what's going on” and continue to keep informed.
Provide a meeting place for a project group. When possible, assist leaders and club by providing refreshments or other help.
Volunteer to be a project leader. All adults have abilities that would greatly assist the 4-H program.
Serve on a committee to help plan and conduct special club or county activities and events.

2011-12 Green Lake County Membership Guidelines/Glossary
ALL GRADE REQUIREMENTS ARE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012.
4-H Year: October 1st—September 30th.
4-H Member: Any person who is in 3 rd grade may join a 4-H club as a 4-H Member. Members may continue in 4-H for one year
following High School Graduation. Membership in 4-H Clubs is open to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, ethnic
background or national origin.
Cloverbud Member: Children who are in Kindergarten through 2 nd Grade are eligible for Cloverbud Membership. Cloverbuds
can participate in club activities and exhibit at the County Fair only in the “Cloverbud” Department.
Youth Leadership: The Youth Leadership project is open to 4-H members 7 th Grade and higher. Members in grade 10 and up are
required to enroll in the Youth Leadership Project for a specific project: Example: Youth Leader in the Beef Project.
Ambassadors: If you're interested in promoting Green Lake County 4-H, the Ambassadors program is for you! Youth in 7 th grade
through 13 th grade plan activities, make school visits, write articles for newspapers, assist at award banquets and programs, and
show others how much fun 4-H can be.
Graduation: A 4-H member can graduate from 4-H when he or she graduates from High School or may remain a member for one
additional year.
Enrollment: Enrollment forms are filled out when you join a 4-H club. These forms include contact information as well as a
listing of the projects you wish to learn about for that year. Please note the following deadlines for enrollment. Re-enrollments
are due to the UWEX Office on Friday of the first week of November. New Membership Enrollments are due to the UWEX
Office on Friday of the first week of January. Enrollment changes and additions are accepted until March 1. Members joining after
March 1 are allowed to participate in all club activities and county events, except the County Fair.
Green Lake County Government Training Room: This room is the main meeting room for 4-H events, located in the lower level
of the Green Lake County Government Building, 571 County Road A, Green Lake. This room may be reserved for 4-H club
events by contacting the UW-Extension Office.
UW-Extension Office: Directions to our office at the Green Lake County Government Center are: come through the main front
door and turn to the left, go through those doors and we are on the 2nd level, first door on the left.

Volunteer Opportunities
Activity Leader: An activity leader is someone that works with a club level activity.
Club Organizational Leader: Your Club Organizational Leader will be the advisor to your 4-H club. If you have questions, check with
your Club Organizational Leader first.
Resource Leader: Someone who registers to be a helper with projects on the county level, not necessarily a part of a particular club. (i.e.,
dog obedience, livestock, clothing, food workshops)
Project Leader: A project leader will help you learn new skills and develop your talent within the project area of your choosing. He/she
will be a friend and helper as you explore.
New Leader Orientation: Please note: Per the policy adopted November 2002, all new volunteers must have completed the New Leader
Orientation process by January 1 of the current 4-H year. If volunteer enrollments come in after January 1, those leaders have until
March 1, of the current 4-H year to complete the process. Volunteers failing to complete the process will no longer be considered a 4-H
volunteer. Enrollment forms must be on file at the UW-EX Office for current 4-H year to be considered an adult volunteer leader.
Recognition
Record Books: The 4-H Record Book documents your growth as a 4-H member and becomes important for county Special Project Awards
and Older Youth Awards/Trips. You will be given a yearly Record Book Binder and sheets during your first year. Extra record sheets are
free, but you will be charged for a second binder. Record Books are due to the UW-EX Office in September each year.
4-H Youth County Achievement & Awards Program: Each year we hold a county Award program that recognizes the outstanding efforts of
4-H youth in projects and special award areas. Nominations are made by Club Organizational Leaders and then award winners are chosen
by a selection committee. Committee for 2012 Awards Program: District IV.
Leader Recognition Banquet: Each year a banquet is held to recognize all registered volunteers for the work they do in our 4-H
program. These adults and youth leaders help make 4-H so much fun to be a part of and we like to thank them! Committee for 2012: District
II.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
4-H Horse Council Meeting
6:30 p.m., Training Room
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Space Camp
27 28 29 30
Applications Due
November 2011
4-H Enrollments Due to
UW-EX Office
4-H Horse Project
Member Agreement Due
Livestock Committee
Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Training Room
to UW-EX Office
Volunteer Youth Protection
Training
6:00 p.m., Training Room
Volunteer Youth
Protection Training
5:00 p.m.
Training Room
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
4-H Promotion Week
Materials Due
to UW-EX Office
Veteran’s Day
UW-EX Office Closed
Thanksgiving—UW-EX Office Closed
National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA

GLC 4-H Exhibitions/Activities
Clothing Preview: Anyone involved in the clothing, knitting, and crocheting project is welcome to create a garment to model at our pre-fair event as well
as the County Fair Awards Program. The emphasis of the preview is on how the garment fits you and the general appearance of the garment. Youth and
leaders work together to pick out a fun theme and make props for the show.
Demonstrations: Our county program encourages you to give a demonstration at some time during your club's 4-H year. Demonstrations are
opportunities for you to share the steps of making or doing a small project and give you the chance to practice and build your speaking skills. Why not
consider entering our Demonstration Contest held each year as a pre-fair event!
Favorite Foods Revue: What a great event! If you'd like to showcase a food you've practiced making and have fun designing a balanced menu and
creative place setting, enter the Favorite Foods Review.
County Fair: Enter some of your project creations, plants, animals, etc! You'll meet with a judge who'll share tips on making your project even better next
year. The judges will give you a ribbon and following the fair you'll receive a small check/award money for your efforts. The best part of the fair is the
fun you'll have visiting with other 4-H members!
Wisconsin State Fair: Participation in the Wisconsin State Fair, held in early August, is open to youth 9-19 years old. Selection for non-animal projects is
done the prior year to the State Fair at the GLC Fair. Animal projects are open to all youth to enter, but livestock exhibition is limited to youth 12-19
years. Note that special guidelines need to be followed in registering animal projects for the State Fair. Please contact the UW-Extension Office regarding
this if you are interested.
National 4-H Week: Early October allows us to show our 4-H spirit through 4-H Club Window Displays, school visits, and general 4-H Promotions.
NE Area Animal Science Days: NE Area Animal Science Day places emphasis on judging for animal project members. The event rotates to various counties
and is usually held in spring.
Club Leadership/Officer Training: We offer a county-wide program in the Fall each year for club officers and others. We go over officer duties, how to
make meetings fun, and do a few activities to get to know one another.
Cloverbud Day: Cloverbud Day is an annual fall event where 4-H Cloverbuds and area schools are invited to participate in a day-long program of
learning. The youth involved partake in projects led by 4-H leaders and older youth.
Super Saturday: Held in February/March, Super Saturday is an opportunity for youth to explore new projects through hands-on sessions.

December 2011
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Club Reporting
1 2 3
Forms Due
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
January/February
4-H Focus Newsletter
submission deadline
to UW-EX Office
4-H Club Officer Training,
6-9 pm
Christmas Holiday - UWEX
Office Closed
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Merry Christmas!
From the
UW-EX Office
Christmas Holiday - UWEX
Office Closed
New Year’s Holiday -
UWEX Office Closed

2012 4-H Trips & Camps
GRADES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012
Awards: 4-H members who are in 7 th through 12 th grades may complete the Member Evaluation Form (ME Form) and interview for trips
and awards. Trips and awards determined by the Member Evaluation Process includes State 4-H Conference, American Spirit Trip,
National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference and the Key Award.
Resume: Resumes are forms that we have youth grades 7-12 fill out for applying for 4-H trips within the state and the nation. Youth also
go through an interview process and the judges award the trips based upon the interviews and applications.
Non-Award Trips: U.S. Space Camp, Arts Camp, Arts Leadership Lab, National Dairy Conference, International Exchanges are all
outstanding opportunities either through the state or national 4-H program. Please inquire about these from the UW-Extension Office.
The GLC Leaders Association may provide monetary support for your non-award trip. Please note the policy adopted in 2002 states:
4-H Requirements of obtaining reimbursement are
1. 4-H youth will apply in person to the Leaders Association .
2. Youth will do a follow-up presentation after returning from the trip.
3. Family of the youth needs to prove that they helped with no less than 2 fundraisers.
4. The three eldest qualifying applicants will be selected to go.
5. Reimbursement will depend on whether it is a budgeted trip.
County Exchange Trips: Participate in a county exchange trip where you will visit another county and you will have an opportunity to
make new 4-H friends, see new sites and have fun.
Mini Camp: Join us for this 2-day camp just for youth grades 3-4 at Camp Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells. You'll have fun with games,
crafts, hiking, swimming, boating and the ever-popular campfire activities.
Intermediate Camp: If you're in grades 5-8, you'll want be a part of camp! It's held each year in June at Camp Upham Woods outside
Wisconsin Dells and is a great chance to meet new friends from other counties in Central Wisconsin. Enjoy hiking, swimming, boating,
camp fires and many more fun activities.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Happy New Year
From the
UW-EX Office
January 2012
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
4-H Horse Council Meeting,
Training Room, 6:30 p.m.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
New Year’s Holiday - UWEX
Office Closed
Older Youth
Award Interviews,
GLC Gov. Center, 4:30 p.m.
Livestock Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m., Training Room
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m. Training Room
Due Date: Older Youth
Resumes, Cover Letters &
Recommendations
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
►►►
Shooting Sports starts in Berlin and Montello
this month. For more information,
contact Jerry Disterhaft, 229-3360.

Opportunities
Out of County Opportunities
WI 4-H and Youth Conference: Held in June on the UW Madison Campus. Delegates experience campus living, attend tours
and workshops, as well as assemblies with other 4-H youth from throughout the state.
State Fair: 4-H members have the opportunity to showcase their items that received the State Fair award at previous year’s
County Fair. Animal project members can show animals if interested. All 4-H members have the opportunity to participate in
State Fair Action Center, Demonstrations, Music & Drama Festival, Mechanical Science Contests, and Clothing Revue/Style
Show.
National Trip Opportunities
American Spirit: 4-H’ers in Grades 7-10 learn about our American Heritage by traveling to the East Coast. 4-H’ers must fill out
a M.E. Form and are selected for this Award Trip at the M.E. Interview.
Space Camp: 4-H’ers in Grades 6-8 are eligible to attend Space Camp held in Huntsville, Alabama in April.
Citizenship-Washington Focus: Held at the National 4-H Center in Maryland in the Summer. CWF is a week-long citizenship
and personal development conference, whereby youth have the opportunity to visit historical sites, government buildings, and
Gettysburg. Applicants must fill out a M.E. Form and are selected for this Award Trip at the M.E. Interview.
National 4-H Congress: Youth are recognized for their youth leadership contributions and will represent Wisconsin in Atlanta in
November. 4-H’ers in grades 11 and 12 must fill out a M.E. Form and are selected for this Award Trip at the M.E. Interview.
National 4-H Conference: Held at the National 4-H Center in Maryland in April. 4-H’ers in grades 11 and 12 have the
opportunity to work with 4-H members, leaders, and staff throughout the country to make suggestions for future 4-H
programming.
International Trip Opportunities
Many opportunities exist for adults and youth (starting at about Grade 9) to participate in international experiences. You may
travel or host a visitor. Contact the UW-Extension Office for more information.

February 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
GROUNDHOG DAY
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m. Training Room
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
PRESIDENT’S DAY
UW-EX Office Closed
VALENTINE’S DAY
26 27 28 29
Camp Counselor
Applications Due to the
UW-EX Office
ASH WEDNESDAY
March/April
4-H Focus Newsletter
submission deadline
to UW-EX Office

2011-2012 Green Lake County 4-H Leader’s Association Executive Board
President:
Past President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Dist. I Rep.
Dist. II Rep.
Dist. III Rep.
Dist. IV Rep.
Youth Reps:
Mike Fox
W2406 Miller Rd., Markesan, WI 53946 398-3299
Dawn Schmuhl
224 West Jefferson St., Waupun, WI 53963 345-1039
Bonnie Gneiser
N401 30th Dr., Berlin, WI 54923 361-2261
Beth Combs
W13758 Skyline Dr., Ripon, WI 54971 748-7353
Heather Cotterill
W615 State Road 44, Markesan, WI 53946 398-2730
Rachel Montey
N6999 Metovale Road, Ripon, WI 54971 748-3864
Jerry Disterhaft
W3684 Huckleberry Rd, Princeton, WI 54968 295-3335
Tracy Kelm
W3307 South 44/73, Manchester, WI 53946 229-0488
Lisa Reyes
W3335 Main St., Manchester, WI 53946 229-9322
Rebecca Montey
N6999 Metovale Road, Ripon, WI 54971 748-3864
Crystal Sales
W1158 Cty. Tk A, Green Lake, WI 54941 294-9970
Meetings: 7:00 p.m., 1st Thursday of the month, Green Lake County Gov. Center, Training Room

March 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Last Day to add projects
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
Daylight
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Savings Time
Begins
4-H Horse Council Meeting,
Training Room, 6:30 p.m.
MARCH 1st
Super Saturday
Registrations Due
and still take
them to the fair!
Livestock Tagging Forms Due
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
Super Saturday
Princeton Public School
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SPRING BEGINS
Livestock Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m., Training Room
MAQA Training
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Training Room
National 4-H Conference, Washington DC
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
National 4-H Conference, Washington DC

GLC 4-H Leader’s Association Meeting Calendar
November 3, 2011 4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
December 1, 2011
January 5, 2012
February 2, 2012
March 1, 2012
April 5, 2012
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
Fun Topic Discussion
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
Fun Topic Discussion
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
Fun Topic Discussion
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
CLUB REPORTS: Seneca,
Sunrisers, 3-Hilltoppers
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
Fun Topic Discussion
May 3, 2012
June 7, 2012
July 5, 2012
August 9, 2012
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
CLUB REPORTS: Prairie View
Rockets, Country Clovers, Roy Creek
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
CLUB REPORTS: Fox River Patriots
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
CLUB REPORTS: Manestream Riders,
Silver Creek
4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
Fun Topic Discussion
September 6, 2012 4-H Leader’s Association Meeting
7:00 p.m.—GLCGC Training Room
CLUB REPORTS: Dalton Doers,
Grand River Workers
October 4, 2012
4-H Leader’s Recognition Banquet
Date & Location to be announced
Dist. II Plans Banquet

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
“4-H REACHES OUT”: April is Community Service Month. 4-H Clubs will
be given a list of Community Service activities to participate in.
PALM SUNDAY
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Easter
15 16 17 18 19
May/June
20 21
Livestock Tagging
At the fairgrounds
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Dog Obedience Training
Begins, 5 p.m., fairgrounds
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Space Camp
29 30
Dog Obedience
Sign-up Meeting, 6 p.m.
Training Room
April 2012
Beef Tagging on the Farm
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
GOOD FRIDAY
UW-EX OFFICE
CLOSED AT NOON
4-H Focus Newsletter
submission deadline
to UW-EX Office
Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama
Foods Revue/
Demonstration Day
2nd MAQA Training
9:00 a.m.
Training Room

Green Lake County 4-H Groups and Committees
4-H Ambassadors: The mission of the Green Lake County 4-H Ambassador Program is to promote 4-H to the residents throughout the county. This is done by
providing programs to 4-H clubs, schools, and other community organizations. Limited to 8 youth members or 10% of youth enrollment in grades 6 –13.
Adventure Club: Meets to plan Shooting Sports activities and Nature Space-Adventures activities for Green Lake County 4-H Program, plan outings and learning
experiences.
Awards and Recognition Committee:
Record Books
Older Youth Awards
Youth Awards and Recognition
Committee-Plans and organizes the 4-H Youth Awards and Recognition which is held annually in the fall. Each club in the
assigned district works together to plan and conduct the event. (2009 District 1, 2010 District II, 2011 District III, 2012 District IV)
Adult Recognition
Banquet Committee-Plans and organizes the 4-H Leader’s Recognition Banquet which is held annually in the fall. Each club in the assigned district works
together to plan and conduct the banquet.
Scholarship Program
Fundraising and Finance Committee:
Literature
Flower/Candy Fund Raisers
Dunk Tank
Bingo
Fairbook Advertising
Marketing and Promotion Committee:
The Promotion Committee is responsible for promoting 4-H and sponsors the Ambassador program, Fall Recruit, New Family Night and Clover Action Area.
Leadership:
The Leadership Committee works to provide Officer Training, Community Service projects, General Leadership and provides Project Leader Resources and
Planning.
Project Committees:
Some project leaders work to provide workshops, clinics, tours and project education. These are scheduled throughout the year. Some are once during the year,
others meet regularly. Committees are: Cloverbud (Cloverbud Day, Cloverbud Activity at Super Saturday), Dairy Science, Plants & Soil Science, Adventures (Camp,
Shooting Sports, Outdoor Recreation), Communication & Cultural Arts (Demonstration Day, Super Friday Craft Night), Home & Family (Foods Revue, Clothing
Preview), and Super Saturday.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
MOTHER’S DAY
4-H Horse Council Meeting,
Training Room, 6:30 p.m.
Livestock Scholarship
Applications due
Livestock Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m., MAC Center
May 2012
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
Fairest of the Fair
entry deadline
Family Campout
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Fairest of the Fair
Tentative crowning
27 28 29 30 31
MEMORIAL DAY
UW-EX Office Closed

Green Lake County 4-H Club Districts
District I:
District II:
District III:
District IV:
Seneca, Sunrisers, Silver Creek
Fox River Patriots, Three Hilltoppers, Manestream Riders
Country Clovers, Prairie View Rockets, Roy Creek Ramblers
Dalton Doers, Grand River Workers
SENECA٭
SUNRISERS٭
*SILVER CREEK
FOX٭ RIVER PATRIOTS
*THREE HILLTOPPERS
MANESTREAM٭ RIDERS
COUNTRY٭ CLOVERS
PRAIRIE٭ VIEW ROCKETS
ROY٭ CREEK RAMBLERS
GRAND٭ RIVER WORKERS
DALTON٭ DOERS

June 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17
FATHER’S
18 19 July/Aug. 4-H 20 21 22 23
DAY
American Spirit Trip
Focus Newsletter
submission deadline
to UW-EX Office
4-H 4-County Camp, Upham Woods
June 12-14
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
WI 4-H & Youth Conference—UW Madison
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
FLAG DAY
SUMMER BEGINS
American Spirit Trip
Clothing Preview
Training Room
Camp

4-H Club District Day Time Location Contact Person
Seneca
Northern
District I
Green Lake County 4-H Clubs
2nd Monday 6:30 p.m. Seneca Town Hall Donna Petit; W3281 Cty. Trk. E, Berlin
920-361-0473; dmpetit@centurylink.net
Bonnie Gneiser: N401 30th Dr., Berlin
920-361-2269; bgneiser@gmail.com
Silver Creek
Northern
District 1
3rd Monday 6:00 p.m. Ripon Public Library Rachel Montey: W6999 Metovale Rd., Ripon
920-295-9315; girlznhorses@gmail.com
Sunrisers
Northern
District 1
2nd Sunday 6:30 p.m. Town of
Berlin
Town Hall
Sandy Eagen: W1555 Cty. V, Berlin
920-361-0428; seagen@centurytel.net
Gina Fleegal: N7449 Hwy. 49, Green Lake
920-361-1815; gfleegal@berlin.K12.wi.us
Fox River
Patriots
Central
District II
3rd Sunday 5:30/6:00
p.m.
American Legion Hall,
Hwy. 23,
Princeton
Jerry Disterhaft: W3684 Huckleberry Rd.,
Princeton
920-295-3335; Cell: 920-229-3360
huckleberry39@yahoo.com
Linda Swanke: N6551 Co. Rd. Y, Princeton
920-295-4263; rswanke@centurylink.net
3-Hilltoppers
Central
District II
3rd Monday 6:30 p.m. Green Lake
Caestecker
Library
Marjorie Roti Roti: W1899 Cty. A., Green Lake
920-294-6742; roti2russo@charter.net
Manestream
Riders
Central
District II
September-May
3rd Sunday
June-August
3rd Monday
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Cedar Ridge Lodge,
Ripon
Beth Howman Combs; W13758 Skyline Dr.,
Ripon
920-748-7353; mbcombs@charter.net
Peggy Hutchings: 802 Metomen St., Ripon
920-748-3743; frostytoes@centurytel.net

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
4-H Horse Council Meeting,
Training Room, 6:30 p.m.
July 2012
INDEPENDENCE DAY
UW-EX Office Closed
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
GREEN LAKE
COUNTY FAIR
ENTRY FORM
DEADLINE!!!
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 Practice Horse 18 19 20 21
Show
22 23 24 25 26 Fair Set Up Night 27 28
29 30 31
Livestock Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m., MAC Center
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Mandatory Animal Exhibitor
7:30 p.m.
Meeting Fairgrounds
Green Lake Co.
Fair 4-H
Horse Show,
Fairgrounds
8:00 a.m.

Green Lake County 4-H Clubs
4-H Club District Day Time Location Contact Person
Country Clovers
Southeast
District III
2nd Sunday 6:30 p.m. Green Lake
Town Hall
(By Centerhouse)
Jacky Berndt: N4613 Lakeview Rd, Markesan
920-748-3842; berndtfam@centurytel.net
Prairie View
Rockets
Southeast
District III
2nd Monday 6:30 p.m. Markesan High
School
Cafeteria
Dawn Schmuhl: 224 W. Jefferson St., Waupun
920-382-5655; schmuhldawn@att.net
Roy Creek Ramblers
Southeast
District III
3rd Sunday 7:00 p.m. Markesan City Hall Belinda Fox: W2406 Miller Rd., Markesan
920-398-3299; BFOX@amfam.com (work) or
foxfarm1406@hughes.net (home)
Dalton Doers
Southwest
District IV
2nd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Town of
Kingston Hall
Kim Zills: W6612 Marine Ct., Markesan
920-394-3508; kim.zills@ces.uwex.edu
Dawn Lainberger: 160 W. Manchester St.,
Markesan,
920-382-0626; grandriver1@yahoo.com
Grand River
Workers
Southwest
District IV
2nd Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
(Winter)
Manchester Activity
Center
Heather Cotterill; W615 State Rd 44, Markesan
920-398-2730; hcotterill_23_10@hotmail.com
7:30 p.m.
(Summer)
Kelly Cotterill; W615 State Rd 44, Markesan
920-398-2730; kellycotterill65@hotmail.com
Dean Slark, 4-H Youth Development Agent
UW-Extension Office
571 County Road A, POB 3188
Green Lake, WI 54941
dean.slark@ces.uwex.edu
(920)294-4035
FAX: (920)294-4176

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Green Lake
County Fair
August 2012
WI State Fair, West Allis
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
Green Lake County Fair
WI State Fair
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
September/October
4-H Focus Newsletter
submission deadline
to UW-EX Office
26 27 28 29 30 31

GLC University of Wisconsin-Extension
Reaching Out to the Residents of Green Lake County Where They Live and Work
Mailing Address: 571 County Road A, PO Box 3188, Green Lake, WI 54941
Website: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/greenlake/4h
Phone: 920-294-4032; Fax: 920-294-4176
Office Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
4-H Youth Development Agent………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Dean Slark
4-H helps youth develop practical skills that they can use through their lifetime. A sense of accomplishment, self-esteem
and a positive attitude are the result of:
County 4-H Clubs based in the community ▪ Individual 4-H Projects
County and State events and activities
4-H involves youth, adults and families working together to experience leadership and to learn and develop new skills. The
4-H Youth Development Agent is involved with developing leadership and decision- making skills with all county youth and adults.
Community Resource Development Educator……………………………………………………………………………………………Jason Kauffeld
Community, government, and economic development programs provide information and technical assistance in the following
areas:
Government Education ▪ Recreation and Tourism
Community Development ▪ Strategic Planning
Economic Development
Interim Family Living Agent… ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………..……….Beth Johnson
UW-Extension Family Living Programs address the needs of today’s families in a rapidly changing society. Your county
family living agent can provide information on:
Parenting and Communication Skills ▪ Community Leadership Development
Minimizing Risks to Youth ▪ Family Finances
Health Choices about Diet, Exercise
Backed by University of Wisconsin research, your Family Living Agent collaborates with schools and other community
agencies and local government in addressing issues affecting individuals and families in Green Lake County.
Agriculture Agent…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Nav Ghimire
Farmers and agri-businesses obtain information and technical assistance in the following areas through meetings on an
individual basis or through group meetings:
Dairy & Livestock ▪ Farmstead Planning & Design
Field Crops ▪ Financial Management
Field Pest Control ▪ Master Gardener Program
Marketing

September 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Record Books due
2 3 4 5 6 to Club Leaders 7 8
4-H Ambassador Meeting
5:30 p.m., Training Room
Labor Day
UWEX Office Closed
Record Books
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
due to
UW-EX Office
4-H Horse Council Meeting,
6:30 p.m., Training Room
4-H Leader’s Meeting
7:00 p.m., Training Room
State Horse Show———————————————->
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
Horse Project (Parents)
Planning Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Training Room
Livestock Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m., MAC Center
Leaders Training
AUTUMN
BEGINS

GLC University of Wisconsin-Extension
GLC Agriculture and Extension Education/Fair and Library Committee: Serves as the governing committee for the University of Wisconsin-Extension
Education Department and it’s faculty/staff. Works with the Extension Agents/Educators to implement Extension Education
programs in the county. The Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the Green Lake County Government
Center Training Room.
The Committee Members include:
Sue McConnell, Chairman
Michael Stoddard, Vice Chairman
Maureen Schweder
Thomas Traxler, Jr.
Margaret Whirry
Office Support Staff:
Kim Zills, Program Specialist
Kathy Ninneman, Account Clerk II
4-H FOCUS: The Green Lake County 4-H Newsletter is the PRIMARY way for 4-H members and leaders to learn about what is happening
in 4-H. Stay informed of news, programs, activities and other 4-H opportunities by reading every issue.
WisLine: This is an audio conference call service available to UW Institutions and State of Wisconsin agencies for educational and business
programs and meetings. These conferences can be heard at the UW-Extension Office site or from a home or other location if a
speaker phone is available.
Satellite: The UW-Extension Office is a down link site for satellite programs originating in Wisconsin or around the country. Information
will be in the 4-H Focus Newsletter or in letters directly sent to the leaders. Individuals must register with the UW-Extension Office to
attend.
Meeting Rooms: There is one meeting room called the Training Room available in the Green Lake County Government Center. This
room can be reserved through the UW-Extension Office during regular office hours.
Extension Publications: Information is available on a variety of topics, based on the research findings of the University of Wisconsin. A
nominal fee is charged.
Project Materials: The UW-Extension Office has provided materials to your club leader to help you learn about your selected projects.
Since these materials are costly, clubs are asked to share it with their members. Check with the Club Leader about check-out procedure.

October 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
4-H Leader’s
1 2 3 4 5 6
National 4-H Week
Youth Awards
7 Ceremony 8 9 10 11 12 13
Banquet
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
November/
December
4-H Focus Newsletter
submission deadline
to UW-EX Office
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Cloverbud Day
Green Lake School
28 29 30 31
HALLOWEEN

GLC 4-H Project Leaders
Cloverbuds
Klawitter, Michelle 361-3829
Fleegal, Gina 361-1815
Citizenship
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335
Youth Leadership
Schmuhl, Dawn 382-5655
Beef,
Chapman, Jason 394-9353
Friday, Cody 369-6733
Mace, Matthew 398-3238
Mace, Richard 394-3960
Mace, Russell 394-3493
Sauer, Rebecca 394-9388
Schenning, Anissa 290-2567
Wolf, Daniel 517-1805
Hargrave, Richard 361-0439
Dairy
Hargrave, Richard 361-0439
Kelm, Tracy 398-3358
Waldvogel, Kathleen 398-3047
Horse/Horseless
Berghammer, Julie 394-3841
Chelstrom, Ellen 294-0224
Guenther, Judy 346-8344
Hetzel, Becki 748-3136
Howman-Combs, Beth 748-7353
Hutchings, Peggy 748-3743
Kallio, Robert 748-7609
Kennedy-Kallio, Sue 748-7609
Krueger, Pat 361-2129
Montey, Rachel 748-3864
Ott, Deborah 748-6080
Schenning, Anissa 290-2567
Sternitske, Andrea 229-5275
Sternitske, Kevin 361-4256
Werch, Cindy 361-3600
Swine
Berndt, Dan 748-5927
Friday, Cody 369-6733
Kutz, Steven 295-6737
Lohrey, Duwayne 398-2063
Mace, Matthew 398-3238
Mace, Robert 394-3493
Mace, Russell 394-3493
Poultry
Boelter, Ann 398-3852
Boelter, Gerald 398-3852
Boelter, Jessica 398-3852
Ebert-Swanke, Linda 295-4263
Sheep
Berndt, Alyssa 748-5927
Berndt, Dan 748-5927
Boelter, Ann 398-3852
Boelter, Gerald 398-3852
Boelter, Jessica 398-3852
Fox, Michael 398-3299
Fox, Michaela 229-9899
Fox, Morgan 369-8799
Krueger, Pat 361-2129
Londowski, Jan 294-3029
Londowski, Raymond 294-3029
Schenning, Anissa 290-2567
Dogs
Affeldt, Joyce 398-3292
Klatt, Joanne 295-9753
Rabbits
Abel, Melissa 361-4076
Ebert-Swanke, Linda 295-4263
Photography
Gneiser, Bonnie 361-2269
Gorsuch, Glen 293-8206
Londowski, Jan 294-3029
Arts & Crafts
Affeldt, Joyce 398-3292
Fox, Michaela 229-9899
Klatt, Joanne 295-9753
McMartin, Donna 361-2324
McMartin, Richard 361-2324
Pulvermacher, Carla 295-4966
Wolf, Ginette 745-6903
Zills, Kim 394-3508
Crops & Home Grounds
Hargrave, Carla 361-0439
Vegetables
Fleegal, Gina 361-1815
Mace, Jody 229-3961
Wolf, Ginette 745-6903
Flowers
Berndt, Jacky 748-5927
Wolf, Ginette 745-6903
Houseplants
Howman-Combs, Beth 748-7353

GLC 4-H Project Leaders
Scrapbooking
Fox, Michaela 229-9899
Kutz, Irene 295-6737
Ninneman, Kathy 291-6052
Glasswork
Affeldt, Joyce 398-3292
Klatt, Joanne 295-9753
Leathercraft
Jones, Sherry 299-0963
Clothing
Berghammer, Julie 394-3841
Breza, Janet
McMartin, Donna 361-2324
Ott, Deborah 748-6080
Pulvermacher, Carla 295-4966
Contact UWEX Office
Crocheting
Abel, Adeline 361-2168
McMartin, Donna 361-2324
Cake Decorating
Ninneman, Kathy 291-6052
Foods/Nutrition
Breza, Janet
Kutz, Irene 295-6737
McMartin, Donna 361-2324
Ott, Deborah 748-6080
Contact UWEX Office
Knitting
Abel, Adeline 361-2168
Golz, Isabel 295-3187
Woodworking
Mace, Robert 394-3493
Forestry
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335
Adventures
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335
Gorsuch, Glen 293-8206
Roti Roti, Jon 294-6742
Backpacking
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335
Entomology
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335
Shooting Sports
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335
Disterhaft, Ryan 295-3335
Gorsuch, Glen 293-8206
McMartin, Richard 361-2324
Sportfishing
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335
Disterhaft, Ryan 295-3335
Communications
Lainberger, Dawn 382-0626
Service Learning
Disterhaft, Gerald 295-3335

Credits
http://www.4h-usa.org/About_4H.aspx
Taylor County 4-H Guide for New Families
Muscatine County 4-H Handbook
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