4-H and Youth
4-H Calendar of Events
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Statewide Opportunities and Events
4-H Events, News, and Activities
Sawyer County 4-H Clubs
Clubs and Contacts
All Meeting dates/times are subject to change. Contact a club leader to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
4-H Club |
Club Leader |
Phone Number |
| Winter Evergreens |
Deb Steiner Tina Coss |
715-266-6417 715-266-8016 |
| Stone Lake 4-H |
Laura Gregory Sarah Metcalf |
715-558-3296 660-322-1984 |
| Sawyer County Youth Health Leaders (SCYHL) | Eileen Simak | 715-638-3423 |
| 4-Leaf Clovers |
Crystal Hexum Lori Clifford |
715-699-2996 715-699-2964 |
4-H Group (Must join a Club also) | ||
| MASC (Market Animal Sales Committee) |
Pat Eaton Rhandi Ehn |
715-638-2520 715-661-4005 |
Sawyer County Top Projects
4-H Livestock Project
Shooting Sports
Sewing Project
4-H Horse Project
Arts Project
Photography
Legos
Food and Nutrition
Wisconsin 4-H Project Resources
Please contact the Extension office for information about Sawyer County 4-H project volunteers and resources.
Family Guide – MAKE FAMILY GUIDE
Youth Involvement
Cloverbuds
Youth in grades K-2 are 4-H Cloverbuds. They explore 4-H through hands-on activities and participating with members.
Cloverbuds: Learn More
Youth in grades K-2 are unique, special, and wonderful. Activities in the Cloverbud Project are designed to meet their needs at an age-appropriate level while having fun with hands-on, engaging activities. Some of the activities a youth can try with the Wisconsin 4-H Cloverbud project include:
- Experimenting with science, technology, engineering, and math
- Exploring their creative side with theater and visual arts
- Diving into animal and plant science
- Learning about themselves and others
- Giving back to their communities through service projects
- Many more activities
4-H Members
4-H Youth in grades 3-13 (one-year post-HS graduation) can choose the projects they are involved in.
Members: Learn More
4-H Youth in grades 3-13 (one-year post-HS graduation) are able to choose the projects they are involved in. Not all project areas have project volunteers in Barron County. But many do. Please explore the Projects page for county-specific project groups. Additional information is posted in newsletters, via email, and on the event calendar.
4-H Projects are specific areas of interest for 4-H members and volunteers. Projects cover a wide variety of topics from animals, science, arts, and beyond. Explore the different project areas below and find more information on a project that you are interested in!
Sawyer County Project Information
Check out the Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide for a complete list.
Youth Leaders
4-H members can enroll as youth leaders in project areas or serve in leadership roles in their clubs.
Youth Leaders: Learn More
There are many opportunities for youth to serve as leaders in 4-H. They can serve as youth representatives on the Leaders Council or in their clubs. They can also serve as youth project leaders. We also have a team of youth at the Middle and High School levels who meet throughout the year to plan activities and complete service projects. Contact the Extension office to get involved.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have an interest in promoting 4-H
- Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Be a good role model for younger members
- Be responsible, accountable, dedicated, and willing to follow through on responsibilities
WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT?
- New Friendships and Lots of Fun
- Marketable skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork
- Great experience for college applications and resumes
How to Join Sawyer County 4-H
Youth and volunteers can join 4-H anytime. However, some projects have deadlines that might affect eligibility for certain things, such as fair participation. Current members should re-enroll in September each year but can complete their membership anytime.
Information about Joining Sawyer County 4-H
Re-Enrollment- Begins in September, but you can become a member at any time.
**If you enroll late in the 4-H year, there might be some missed requirements for certain project areas.
Resources for Enrollment:
Enrollment Website Address: https://wi.4honline.com
New to 4-H and Interested in Joining? It’s easy. Just follow the steps below!
Step One
Look at the Sawyer County 4-H Map; click here 4-H Club Leader Map and Contact Information (coming soon) and find clubs that are in your area. You may directly contact the club leaders to find out when the club meets, what the club expectations are, how many members the club currently has and their ages, etc., to help you decide which club would best fit your family. When you decide on a club, let the leader know you are interested in attending their next meeting and confirm the time and place.
If you need help, call us at the Extension office or email dmknuckey@wisc.edu
Step Two
Look through the project guide and determine which projects you are listed in. You can pick as many projects as you want; some are supported by volunteers, and some are on your own. Just because you sign up does not mean you must complete it. Projects should represent what you show at the fair.
Family Guide
Step Three
- Log on to https://wi.4honline.com. You must sign up as a new family, enroll each new 4-H member, and volunteer separately. Adults only need to enroll if they want to be official volunteers.
- PDF Member- Enrollment Alternative
Step Four
You will receive an email confirming your registration request. When county staff approves you in the 4-H online system, you will receive an official email recognizing your confirmed enrollment status. Becoming an adult volunteer involves a few more steps, including Orientation training, online Mandated Reporter Training, and a background check.
Age categories as youth grow with 4-H explained:
Cloverbuds: Youth in K-2 or five years old as of September 1st of the Kindergarten year. Cloverbuds are enrolled solely in Cloverbud projects.
Members: Youth in grades three and up to one-year post-graduation can participate as regular members.
**Grade is determined by registration into the school district during the 4-H enrollment period. When children exhibit at the fair, they are enrolled under the grade they just completed, not the grade they will enter in the fall after the fair.
Types of Membership
Community Club Membership
A 4-H Community Club can be any size, from a small group of youth from one neighborhood to a larger club consisting of youth from all over the county. 4-H Community Clubs may focus on a single project or a variety of projects. 4-H Community Clubs typically meet monthly in the evenings and on weekends, with meetings held in an inclusive community space or may meet virtually. In most community clubs youth officers are elected to guide the activities of the club.
Volunteer
Volunteers help make 4-H possible. 4-H volunteers work with staff to deliver educational programs in nearly 100 project areas and provide additional opportunities for youth and families!
Fair, Forms, and Resources
Sawyer County Fair Information
Sawyer County Fair Information
First Time to the Fair? Check out these What to Expect Sheets!
Visit the Sawyer County Fair Website at http://www.sawyercountyfair.org/. This is where you can find the Fair Book!
For more information, contact:
Fair President – Rick Christian
Fair Secretary – Jan Snider
New Email: sawyercountyfair@gmail.com
Office Phone #: (715) 699-2022
Address: P.O. Box 13158 Hayward, WI 54843
Awards and Recognition – Special Award Information
Members must meet club, county, and state eligibility requirements.
Contact Donna Knuckey at 715-638-3294 or dmknuckey@wisc.edu for more information.
Scholarships and Awards
The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Program recognizes a select group of 4-H participants who have demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their 4-H club and community functions.
Member Evaluation Form for Key Award
The Sawyer County 4-H Scholarship is awarded to select seniors in high school currently enrolled in Sawyer County 4-H who plan to actively pursue a program of study at an accredited college, university, or technical school.
Scholarship Application and Guidelines
Sawyer County 4-H Junior Livestock Market Animal Sale is awarded to select high school seniors currently enrolled in Sawyer County 4-H who plan to actively pursue a program of study at an accredited college, university, or technical school. They must have successfully completed the Sawyer County 4-H Jr. Livestock program for a minimum of three years.
Jr. Livestock Scholarship Application and Guidelines
Trips and Events
National/International Trip Consideration Form
Youth Event Health Form
Field Trip Permission Slip
Click here for a current listing of all trip opportunities.
Mini-Grants
Nate Delong Memorial Project Support Grant Application
Secretary Book
Secretary Book Forms
- Secretary Book Guidelines – What to include in the club secretary book and tips for completing.
The following links are optional forms for Secretary books. Club Secretaries can use any form they choose.
- Club Record Book Cover – Yellow covers used to keep required forms and records for the 4-H club secretary, treasurer, reporter and organizational leader. (2 pages)
- Attendance Record – Form to record a member’s attendance at meetings. (2 pages in editable Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word formats.)
- Calendar of Club Activities – Form to record a club’s monthly activities. (2 pages in editable Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word formats.)
- Adult Leadership Summary – Form to record demographic information on adult volunteers involved in a 4-H club, including general, organizational, assistant, project, and activity leaders. (1 page in editable Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word formats.)
- Membership Summary – Form for clubs to record information on youth members, including name, address, parents, grade, year in 4-H, and current projects. (2 pages in editable Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word formats.)
- Junior Leaders Summary – Form on which to record information on junior leaders and club officers involved in a 4-H club. (1 page in editable Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word formats.)
- Minutes of Club Meetings – Form to record meetings of a 4-H club by the club secretary, who places the completed form in the 4-H record book. A copy of the minutes is submitted to the County UW-Extension Office. (2 pages in editable Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word formats.)
- Club Financial Record. See Treasurer Forms. The club treasurer maintains this form. Include the club financial record in the secretary’s book at the end of the 4-H year.
Treasurer Forms
Treasurer Forms
Wisconsin 4-H Fiscal Year is July 1-June 30.
Sawyer County Forms (optional use)
- Payment Approval Form – (PDF) use this form to approve expenses at each meeting. Attach receipts to it and send it around for signatures before payment.
- Treasurer Report-Monthly – (Word) – Use this form to track monthly expenses. Helps to be able to provide accurate financial reporting at club meetings and the end of the year (June 30)
- Treasurer Report-Monthly – (PDF)
- End of Fiscal Year Treasurer Report (Word) – Use this form to prepare the July 1- June 30 fiscal year financial information that for inclusion in the Annual Charter Renewal Packet
- End of Fiscal Year Treasurer Report (PDF)
Wisconsin State 4-H form to record a club’s annual financial account as the fiscal year progresses. Could be used in place of the Barron County monthly treasurer report above.
- Club Financial Record – (1 page with summary)
- Club Financial Record – (2 pages with summary)
Youth Adult Partnerships – Running a Club Meeting
Youth Adult Partnerships are important in 4-H. Whether youth are 6, 10, or 16–their voice matters. Club meetings are a great way to show that youth voice matters in your club. Here are some resources to help your meetings be a success.
4-H Curriculum Inventory
4-H Curriculum Inventory
Coming Soon – Please contact Donna Knuckey for a list of inventory.
4-H Club Charter and Audit Information
Scholarship Applications and Information
4-H Scholarship Application
The Sawyer County Scholarship Application is available to all 4-H youth meeting the listed criteria. A minimum of 2-$500 scholarships will be given. To be eligible for the Sawyer County 4-H Scholarship, you must:
- Be a member of 4-H for at least three years, currently enrolled and achieved in 4-H the previous year.
- Be graduating from 4-H in the current year.
- Be attending or planning to attend a 4-year college, 2-year technical college or other accredited post-secondary training program.
Funding Requests
Achievement Policy
To achieve in any Sawyer County 4-H Year, youth members must:
1. Attend club meetings
2. Exhibit a project item at the county fair or other community event pre-approved by the club leader.
3. Submit a Record Book.
Record/Showcase Information (Record Book)
Record Books
Cloverbud Book – Youth in Grades K-2 may complete the Cloverbud Book and turn it in to their club General Leader to receive a completion ribbon sticker and certificate at the Awards Program.
Sawyer County 4-H Record/Showcase
Record keeping and reflection are two valuable skills that can be practiced and learned in 4-H. No matter how you choose to keep records and/or reflect on your work, this process is a great way to keep a permanent record of your 4‐H experience.
Why complete a record/showcase?
- Opportunity to reflect on learning and Look back on your accomplishments
- Improve/learn communication skills
- Information you need to complete future applications for jobs, scholarships, college, 4‐H interviews, and much more.
- All the information you need will be in one place!
- Learn life skills!
All members of the Sawyer County 4‐H program are encouraged to complete a record book as a requirement for achieving in the current 4‐H year.
Record Book Cover **If you would like a green cardstock cover, the Extension office has copies (you can get copies of every form there)
Leaders Association
Sawyer County 4-H Leaders Council
SAWYER COUNTY 4-H Leaders Council
Leader Association generally meets odd months on a Tuesday at 6:00 pm either at the UW-Extension Conference Room of the Sawyer County Courthouse or at the Winter Public Library.
For meeting day/time, please call 715-638-3294 or email donna.knuckey@wisc.edu.
Wish you could attend but are unable to get to the meeting? For information on other ways to attend and to make arrangements, contact Donna Knuckey (715) 638-3294 at least 3 days prior to meeting date.
Sawyer County 4-H Clubs, Inc. Officers:
President……………………………………….Debi Steiner
Vice President…………………………………Tina Coss
Secretary……………………………………Rachel Schmock
Treasurer…………………………………Rhandi Lynn Ehn
Leaders Meeting Information
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DECEMBER 2023 (AGENDA) | (MINUTES) (Example)
