THE BARRON COUNTY
BEACON
Barron County 4-H NewsletterBarron County 4-H Newsletter
Message from Sara 1
CALENDAR 2
MEETING INFO 2
RESOURCES 3
ICE CREAM 3
4-H GRADUATES 4-5
ACTIVITIES 6
PROJECTS 6
FAIR ON THE AIR 7
LEADERS INFO 7
ADULT LEADERS
ASSOCIATION
8
4-H Year Flying By
Our 4-H year is quickly coming to an end and we are busy talking
about record books, charters, re-enrollment and getting started on next
year’s projects. Although we don’t know what the upcoming year will
look like, I know we can get creative to make the best of it.
Don’t forget that any in-person events/gatherings still need
approval by the State Oce. Please contact me and I will help you
ll out the proper forms. More information on this can be found on
page 2. Please consider trying a project meeting, or club meeting in a
creative way.
Barron County 4-H has so much to oer, so if there’s something
you’re looking for--a project resource, an activity, something else--
let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. The easiest way to
reach me is via email: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Sara Waldron
4-H Program Educator
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
August 2020
Important Information
Newsletter Info
Starting in September, Newsletters will be going out via mail every other
month (September/October, November December, January/February, March/
April, May/June, Fair Issue, July/August. Deadlines for submissions will be
September 15, November 15, January 15, March 15, May 15, June 15, and July
15. Newsletters will be in mailboxes during the last week of the rst month
listed.
Weekly Email Blast
Starting in September, Weekly Email Blasts will be sent out every Thursday
with upcoming events and information through the following week. Please send
any event information by Tuesday. Please make sure your email is updated in
4-H online.
New 4-H Year/4-H Online 2.0
The new 4-H year starts in October and soon you will be seeing information
about how to re-enroll (or how to enroll). The system will be down until mid-
September as information is brought over. The new 4-H online looks great and
should be easier to use!
Graduation Edition
Congratulations 4-H
Graduates
pages 4-5
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September 2020
18
(Aug)
Adult Leaders Association Meeting (Zoom)
1
Charter Financial Documents Due
6
Houseplant Group Meeting (Zoom)
15 Club Achievement Record Due
15 Adult Leaders Meeting (Zoom)
4
(Oct)
Houseplant Group Meeting
4-10
(Oct)
4-H Week
Varies Virtual Learning Community Events
GROUP/CLUB MEETINGS
Group/Club Meetings (groups of 10 or less)
REMINDER: Currently, groups of 10 or less can meet
together. There are ways to get creative with groupings
of 10. Any in-person events currently need program
approval by the state oce (it seems like a long process,
but it really isn’t)We also have the ability to meet virtually.
This is temporary, so let’s be creative in how we can have
club/project meetings! If you have an idea or suggestion,
let us know!
RECORD BOOKS
Record Book Clarication
In order to achieve at the county level (which
aects event funding through the Leaders Association,
Participation in the Livestock Sale, and eligibility to
advance to district, state, or national level activities/
competitions) clubs will complete a Club Achievement
Record which involves club members to submit photos/
reections, or other (it is up to the club what this looks
like and anyone can take the lead on this--it’s a great
project for youth to take on). Full details can be found
online under 4-H forms.
Clubs can still set their own criteria for club level
achievement and this is only to meet the requirements
established by the Leaders Association--it has no aect on
membership or participation in county activities.
If you have questions, please contact any Leaders
Association member, or Sara at [email protected].
You can also nd a Google Slides template to use of you
would like on the website.
GOOSECHASE CHALLENGE
4-H Photo Scavenger Hunt
Wow! What fun we had during the Goosechase Hunt
of 2020! Thanks to the 16 teams who participated and
made it a success. Here are a few pictures.
Team: e SolumsTeam: e Solums
Team: e Team: e
Nice TeamNice Team
Team: Where’s Team: Where’s
WaldoWaldo
Team: e5GermsTeam: e5Germs
Team: e Team: e
Log RollersLog Rollers
Team: DisneyLoversTeam: DisneyLovers
Team: e BrootensTeam: e Brootens
Team: Team E4Team: Team E4
Team: e 4-Leaf Team: e 4-Leaf
CloversClovers
Team: KSATeam: KSA
Team: JustCuzTeam: JustCuz
Team: Team:
jejpeasejejpease
Team: Fountain Team: Fountain
FamilyFamily
Team: DairingGeeseTeam: DairingGeese
Team: Cool Peeps
Team: Chicken Team: Chicken
Well DoneWell Done
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Have Questions/Comments?
Contact Sara
715-537-6253 or
sara.waldro[email protected]du
4-H Clubs to Create Newest Cedar Crest Ice
Cream Flavor: Entries Now Being Accepted
Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and
the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up again to
present the “Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Contest”
for Wisconsin 4-H clubs. More than 1600 clubs are
eligible to create and submit a avor ‘recipe’ with the top
clubs named as nalists, and the top avor produced for
summer 2021.
According to Brenda Scheider, Executive Director
of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, the contest is a great
opportunity for 4-H youth to work together to develop and
name their avor. “The most exciting part of the contest
is the winning avor will be available through Cedar
Crest beginning next July.” The annual contest has already
yielded popular avors including Deep Woods, created
by the Badger Boosters 4-H Club of West Bend and
Wisconsin Campre S’mores, created by the Springbrook
4-H Club of New Richmond. This year’s winning avor
was Road Trip Wisconsin, created by the Trail Blazers
4-H Club of Holmen in LaCrosse County.
A panel of ice cream experts chosen by Cedar Crest
judges the entries. The company manufacturers more
than 80 avors of ice cream, along with frozen custard,
sherbet and sorbet at its Manitowoc, Wisconsin, plant, and
distributes products in ve states. Many of the avors now
produced by Cedar Crest, including Wisconsin Campre
S’mores and Big Muddy, are a result of the contest.
More information and the entry form are available
at www.cedarcresticecream.com. Entries are due by
November 13, 2020. The winner will be announced in
December 2020.
Based in Madison, WI, the Wisconsin 4-H Foun-
dation provides essential funding for 4-H programs
throughout Wisconsin. By partnering with individuals,
corporations and foundations, the Wisconsin 4-H Foun-
dation supports more than 150,000 youth who take part
in various 4-H leadership, development and communi-
ty-building activities throughout the state. Learn more
about the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at www.Wis4H-
Foundation.org.
Where to nd Information/Resources
There is a lot of great information, resources, and links to
current events available. Here are some of those resources
for you to look at!
Barron County 4-H Info/Calendar
barron.extension.wisc.edu
Wisconsin 4-H Response to COVID-19
https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-faqs-related-to-covid-19/
County Resources
barron.extension.wisc.edu
www.facebook.com/BarronCounty4H
Fair FAQ
https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/extension-fair-faq/
Fun Hands on Learning from Home (WI 4-H)
https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/home-activities/
Wisconsin Virtual Learning Community
https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/virtual-learning-community
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RESOURCES
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ICE CREAM CONTEST
Check out Online Events
happening all the time!
https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/virtual-learning-community/
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Ethan Thompson
Barronett Dragons
Abbigail Holt
Brill Harvesters
Samantha Guski
Country Siders
Michael Nichols
Country Siders
Julia Wirth
Country Siders
Emily Smith
Friendly Farmers
Dallas Bazewicz
North Star
Makayla Styer
Peppy Pals
Congratulations 4-H Graduates
My favorite part
about 4-H Is playing
BinGO with the resi-
dents at the Nursing
Home. ~Sydney
My favorite memory from
4-H was when we played
team building games as
a club. It was really fun to
get to know some of the
people I didn’t know as
well and work together to
solve problems. ~Claire
My favorite memory would
have to be getting my rst
invite to ride at state fair. That’s
something the horse project
kids get hand selected for and
not many get to go, so to be
chosen is a real honor. ~Alison
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Kylee Burdick
Poskin Jets
Jonathan Nelson
Poskin Jets
Isabella Lombardo
Prairie Farm Pals
Sydney Rassbach
Prairie Farm Pals
Brock Buergi
Rock Creek
Piper Richter
Rock Creek
Claire Knutson
Sioux Creek Go Getters
Alison Sexton
Sioux Creek Go Getters
My favorite 4-H memory was
my trips down to Horse State.
These trips always were so
rewarding after a long year of
hard work. ~Emily
My favorite memory from
4-H was nally achieving
my goal of having the
grand champion cake at
the Barron County Cake
review last year in 2019.
~Makayla
4-H was a wonderful experience in
Ethan’s life. The projects he tried and
the projects he stuck with, and espe-
cially his 4-H family. ~Ethan’s Mom
(Ethan joined the Army on June 30)
As our 4-H Graduates
share their 4-H memories
through pictures and
words, we wish them the
best in their futures.
4-H youth have the option of becoming
an ofcial 4-H Alum after 12th grade or
their 13th year in 4-H (one year post high
school graduation). We celebrate these 16
individuals who will be moving on the the
next chapter in their lives and hope to have
them back as 4-H volunteers and/or families!
4-H Graduates,
May you continue to “Make the Best Better” throughout your lifetime. We hope you will share the
knowledge and experiences you gained on your 4-H journey with others and through your work and
community involvement. All of us in Barron County 4-H are proud of you and all you have achieved.
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4-H CAMP AWAY FROM CAMP 2020
Camp Away from Camp
Although we couldn’t go to
4-H camp this year in person,
several Barron County youth
took advantage of our virtual
camp. Youth from Barron
County, Polk County, and St.
Croix County spent the week
working through fun camp
activities, enjoyed singing their
favorite camp songs at both the
opening and closing campres,
and also got to connect with our
counselors throughout the week participating in creative
activities and games.
This camp was made possible
because of the hard work of
our dedicated camp counselors.
They spent many hours
preparing for and organizing
camp. Barron County camp
counselors were Elora Repman
from Brill Harvesters 4-H Club
and Lincoln Buergi from Rock
Creek 4-H Club. A big thank
you to them for all of their hard
work!
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4-H STEAM TEAM
Elora
Lincoln
Steam Boat Challenge
e STEAM Team sent out 51 boat kits for 4-H youth and
families to enjoy. Here are 3 that were shared with us.
Garrett Abby
Brody
ey tried it, made
improvements, and were
successful at making their
motorized boats move!
Congratulations
Brody
for being slected
as the $10 gi certicate
winner!
THANK YOU
HOMETOWN MATTRESS
RICE LAKE
FOR YOUR $1000 DONATION
TO BARRON COUNTY 4-H
We love seeing
the Cloverbud Adventure
forms coming in.
Keep sending them
to receive you badge!
Forms online too.
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BARRON COUNTY 4-H
Club Locations & Organizational Leaders
1) Country Siders Kaylee Lemler 715-658-1066
2) Friendly Farmers Erin Owens 715-790-9230
Elizabeth Smith 715-205-4529
3) Kids From Barb Lancaster 715-658-1988
Cameron
4) Prairie Hustlers Kirsten Huth 715-764-2097
Saundra Linton 715-924-4870
5) Prairie Lake Joyce Nelson 715-458-1944
Eagles
6) Sioux Creek Dawn Knutson 715-642-1639
Go Getters Carolyn Blumer 715-764-2000
7) Junior Beavers Melissa Weaver
Greg Weaver 715-419-0500
8) Barronett Dragons Kathy Thompson 715-822-5286
9) Vermillion Emily Drafall 715-419-0629
Cruisers Heather Colburn 715-357-6404
Michelle Stouffer 715-822-2823
10) Columbia Carie Peterson 715-651-4545
Livewires
11) Section Ten Tamala Anderson 715-419-0421
12) Marquette Cathy Solum 715-234-6874
Pacemakers Janice Solum 715-651-7698
13) Country Kids Lynn Kettenacker 715-986-2505
14) North Star Diana Bazewicz 715-641-0926
15) Poskin Jets Elisha Putzke 715-790-3683
David Frandsen 715-790-0067
16) Peppy Pals Michelle Klefstad 715-556-9868
17) Prairie Farm Pals Tammy Rassbach 715-418-0193
Becky Segebrecht 715-505-1413
18) Brill Harvesters Bill Holt 715-651-9846
Jennifer Lindemans 715-205-9676
19) Doyle Juniors Amanda Alton 715-651-2834
20) Rock Creek Kori Richter 715-590-2495
Kara Tarpenning 715-931-0721
21) Northern Lights Karen Germanson 715-236-9123
Lights Jamie Kunesh 715-790-0938
22) Pepperettes & Katrina Brunclik 715-
205-7393
Beavers Sarah Hamner 715-651-4144
New to 4-H?
Use the map to find a club
near you and contact the
club leader for more
information. Or contact
the county extension office
using the information below.
Just in need of info?
Our organizational leaders
and county staff are ready
to help!
Barron County 4-H
335 E. Monroe Ave. Rm. 2206
Barron WI 54812
715-537-6250
sara.waldro[email protected]
barron.extension.wisc.edu
BARRON COUNTY 4-H
Club Locations & Organizational Leaders
1) Country Siders Kaylee Lemler 715-658-1066
2) Friendly Farmers Erin Owens 715-790-9230
Elizabeth Smith 715-205-4529
3) Kids From Cameron Barb Lancaster 715-658-1988
4) Prairie Hustlers Kirsten Huth 715-764-2097
Saundra Linton 715-924-4870
5) Prairie Lake Eagles Joyce Nelson 715-458-1944
6) Sioux Creek Dawn Knutson 715-642-1639
Go Getters Carolyn Blumer 715-764-2000
7) Junior Beavers Melissa Weaver
Greg Weaver 715-419-0500
8) Barronett Dragons Kathy Thompson 715-822-5286
9) Vermillion Emily Drafall 715-419-0629
Cruisers Heather Colburn 715-357-6404
Michelle Stouffer 715-822-2823
10) Columbia Livewires Carie Peterson 715-651-4545
11) Section Ten Tamala Anderson 715-419-0421
12) Marquette Cathy Solum 715-234-6874
13) Pacemakers Janice Solum 715-651-7698
14) Country Kids Lynn Kettenacker 715-986-2505
15) North Star Diana Bazewicz 715-641-0926
16) Poskin Jets Elisha Putzke 715-790-3683
David Frandsen 715-790-0067
17) Peppy Pals Michelle Klefstad 715-556-9868
18) Prairie Farm Pals Tammy Rassbach 715-418-0193
Becky Segebrecht 715-505-1413
19) Brill Harvesters Bill Holt 715-651-9846
Jennifer Lindemans 715-205-9676
20) Doyle Juniors Amanda Alton 715-651-2834
21) Rock Creek Kori Richter 715-590-2495
Kara Tarpenning 715-931-0721
22) Northern Lights Karen Germanson 715-236-9123
Lights Jamie Kunesh 715-790-0938
23) Pepperettes & Katrina Brunclik 715-205-7393
Beavers Sarah Hamner 715-651-4144
New to 4-H?
Use the map to find a club
near you and contact the
club leader for more
information. Or contact
the county extension office
using the information below.
Just in need of info?
Our organizational leaders
and county staff are ready
to help!
Barron County 4-H Clubs & Contacts
2020-2021 Club Charter Information
To be authorized to use the 4-H Name and Emblem, all
4-H Clubs and Groups must complete and return a packet
to the County Extension Oce, including:
Wisconsin 4-H Charter Application or Reapplication
Document (pages 5-6 part of nancial report)*
Completed 4-H Club or 4-H Group Audit Checklist
(Fillable PDF) (part of nancial report)*
Copy of the checkbook and/or savings registry
covering July 1 – June 30 (part of nancial report)*
June or July ending bank statement (part of nancial
report)*
Current 4-H Club or 4-H Group bylaws
Annual 4-H Club or 4-H Group calendar covering
October 1 – September 30
CLUB/GROUP LEADER NEWS
Charter Videos
Completing Wisconsin 4-H Charters, 2020-2021 -
https://youtu.be/vUnTDRotc-8
Completing Wisconsin 4-H Financial Records, 2020-
2021 - https://youtu.be/Kf952whFgV8
Links also posted on the website.
Fair On The Air
Thanks to everyone who shared their hard work for
Fair on the Air! Here are some pictures to give you a
glimpse at the hard work or our 4-H youth.
FAIR ON THE AIR
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University of Wisconsin -Madison
Division of Extension | Barron County
Barron County Government Center
335 E Monroe Ave., Room 2206
Barron WI 54812
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4-H Adult Leader Association Council
President: Brian Holten (837-1216)
Vice President: Tamala Anderson (419-0421)
Treasurer: Diana Bazewicz (641-0926)
Secretary: Tanya Riebe 651 (757-5757)
Past President: Holly Stoeberl (491-9606)
Northwest Representative: Heather Colburn (357-6404)
Northeast Representative: Staci Rae (419-2718)
Central Representative: Barbara Lancaster (658-1988)
Southwest Representative: Michelle Klefstad (556-9868)
Southeast Representative: Kaylee Lemler (764-2484)
Youth Representative: Alleah Anderson
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and
programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.
Sara Waldron
4-H Program Coordinator
Sara.Waldron@wisc.edu
Kim Grover
Administrative Specialist
[email protected]
Lori Baltrusis
Area Extension Director
Lori.Baltrusis@wisc.edu
Missy Bablick
Human Development Family
Relationship Educator
[email protected]
Kathy Splett
FoodWIse Coordinator
[email protected]
Andrea Gardner
FoodWIse Educator
[email protected]
Extension Barron County | Phone: 715-537-6250 | Fax: 715+537-6814
@UWEXBarron
@UWEXBarron
@BarronCounty4H
Website:
http://barron.extension.wisc.edu
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Congratulation 4-H Graduates!
Try something new!
The Adult Leaders Association is
looking for a new treasurer, contact
any board member for more info!