Trips & Award Information
2011 Wisconsin State & National 4-H Trips
If you have any interest in applying, most trips require you to complete the Shawano County Resume and Portfolio:
- Trip Resume and Portfolio Guide (word doc, 37.7KB)
- Award Trip Sponsorship Request Form (word doc, 12.9KB)- If your family is currently experiencing financial difficulties, sponsorships are available to help with the cost of trips. Those who would like assistance with 4-H camp will receive a $50 sponsorship. In regards to other trips, the sponsorship fund can be used to cover half of the member’s portion of the total cost of the trip. All sponsorship fund applications are kept strictly confidential.
Purpose of the Wisconsin 4-H Trip Program
- To recognize the accomplishments of outstanding 4-H members in projects, activities, community contributions, and leadership.
- To encourage youth participation in high quality educational programs.
- To demonstrate publicly the quality of the 4-H Program.
Each year, when members apply for award trips they are to answer 2 questions: How could we promote 4-H? and How could we improve 4-H in Shawano County?
Due to the large number of applicants this year, we have received a lot of great suggestions. Many of them are ideas that would work well on the club level. Over the next few issues we will be sharing a few of those suggestions (as space permits). The following were taken directly from resumes.
How could we promote 4-H? How could we improve 4-H in Shawano County? Each year, when members apply for award trips they are to answer 2 questions. The following were taken directly from submitted resumes.
Promotion:
- Members should do a PowerPoint in schools showing some of the awesome things we do in 4-H. This would give members a chance to work on their public speaking. The slide show could have info about the different projects, fun activities, 4-H camp, and trip that we are able to go on because of 4-H. Some may be surprised that there are sports involved in 4-H. The grand finale of the show could be the County Fair and all the great things that happen there. After the slide show, we could have them break out into different groups and have the 4-H members tell about their own experiences.
Improvements:
- We need to reach out not only to our communities, but also to our state, country and our world. We should have food drives, donate school supplies, have fundraisers and just send simple letter to people in the military. Have everyone set goals to attain on the club, county and state level. Motivate yourself.
- To improve or better our own clubs, we should try to make everything fun. Maybe we could have a kid or family bring an animal or some other project. We could also get together and have a day where all the members could work on their books and the leaders could help with anything. Even a meeting where the kids could choose a thing we want to take to the fair and as a whole group we would make a fair book together to show them how you put it together.
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Winter Leadership Camp (available to Eastern District & Shawano Co.)
Where: Camp TaPaWingo near Mishicot
When: February 10-12, 2012
Attention 4-H members! Don’t miss a great opportunity to participate in a weekend of leadership skill development and fun! from team-building and communication to goal-setting, there will be something for everyone! Mar your calendars now for a terrific time of learning and fun.
Youth in grades 6-8 from throughout NE Wisconsin will come together at 4-H Winter Leadership camp to work on improving their leadership skills. Through hands-on, interactive workshop, participants will focus on teamwork, communication, decision-making, planning and evaluating. In addition to attending leadership sessions, youth will participate in a variety of recreational activities including, sledding, snowshoeing and hiking!
- Members must be 6-8th grade at participation
- Must be a member in good standing at the county level
- Members must submit a WLC application by Nov. 7, possible interview, Nov. 28
Costs: Cost is $70 (4-H Leaders will cover 50%).
Please contact the UW-Extension office for the one page application, if you’re interested in attending.
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CO-OP Y.E.S. (Youth Educational Summit)
2012 dates & location TBA
Participants will learn the purpose, operation and scope of cooperative business and economy in a fun and educational environment. Participants also explore career possibilities and meet youth leaders from across Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Qualifications:
• 10th-12th grade;
• have not previously attended this conference.
Costs: Minimal. Local sponsors are typically secured by the Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives office.
For more information, contact: Dave Erickson at (608) 258-4400
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National 4‑H Congress
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
When: Nov. 23-27, 2011
Delegates participate in self-development seminars, tours, and a service project, while exchanging ideas with youth from across the nation.
Qualifications:
• Be in 10th-12th grade at time of selection. Maximum age 18 as of January 1, 2011;
• be selected at the county level;
• carry county approval through time of award trip.
Costs: The total cost of the National 4‑H Congress is approximately $1,000 (members pay only 35% or approximately $325)
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National 4‑H Conference
Where: Washington D.C.
When: March 23-29, 2012
Six youth are selected from WI to attend this working conference held at the National 4-H Center. Each participant selects an issue and works with other youth from across the country to develop plans to help direct future 4-H programming.
Qualifications:
• Be in 10th-12th grade during the program. Maximum age 18 as of January 1, 2011;
• County 4-H Resume/portfolio must be submitted Nov. 8, interview evening, Nov. 22
• carry county approval through time of award trip.
Costs:
• The total cost of the National 4‑H Conference trip is approximately $ 1,100 (members pay only 25% or approximately $350).
• The remaining amount is the responsibility of the delegate and his/her family.
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National 4-H Dairy Conference
Where: UW-Madison Campus
When: September 30-October 3rd, 2012
About 200 4-H dairy project members around the UW and Canada congregate in Madison for this conference held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo. Participants learn about production, procession, marketing and use of dairy products, and develop a broader understanding of careers available in dairy production biotechnology, genetics, marketing and other selected areas. The conference consists of participatory workshops on the UW campus, speakers tour and visiting the World Dairy Expo.
Qualifications:
- In 10-12th grade at the time of the trip, maximum age 18 as of January 1, 2011;
- Have outstanding dairy accomplishment records;
- Carry county approval through time of the trip;
- May not exhibit animals at WDO or particpate in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle judging contest while at this conference;
Costs:
- The total cost is approx. $275. Wisconsin 4‑H Foundation supports a portion of the cost. The remainder is the responsibility of the delegate.
Most information can be found at: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/dairyconf/index.cfm
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US Space Camp
Where: Huntsville, Alabama
When: April 19-23, 2012 tentatively
Delegates participate in hands-on mock space missions and other activities in this NASA program while exchanging ideas with youth from across WI.
For more information visit: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/spacecamp/index.cfm
Qualifications:
• Be in 6th-8th grade at time of trip. Maximum age 15 at time of trip;
• Carry county approval through time of trip;
• Executive Board will review application for approval and assistance with travel cost. In return, delegate and parent/guardian must work one shift at the Flea Market Food Stand with Leaders Inc. or an OYG fundraiser.
Costs: The total cost of Space Camp is approximately $500.
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Wisconsin 4-H Youth Conference
Where: Madison, WI
When: June 25-28, 2012
Over 500 youth attend this educational event in Madison each summer. Participants take part in educational seminars, field trips and assemblies and meet 4-H’ers from across Wisconsin. There are also dances, movies, volleyball and other recreational activities each night. You are encouraged to take what you learn and share it with other in your club, community, and county.
Qualifications: Grades 7-10
Costs: Estimated cost $225 (members pay only 35% or roughly $80. Call Joe for more information)
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Citizenship Washington Focus
Where: Washington D.C.
When: June or July, 2012
This week-long event focuses on educating you about our nation’s government and citizenship while visiting many sites of interest in our nation’s capitol.
Qualifications:
• Grade 10-12 at time of trip. Minimum age 15 at time of trip;
• Carry county approval through time of trip;
Costs: Estimated cost $1,100 (members pay only 25% or approximately $275. Call Joe for more information)
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WI 4-H Key Award
This is the highest state 4-H Award earned by members who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their 4-H club and community.
Qualifications: Grades 11-13
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4-H American Spirit
Where: Valley Forge, Philadelphia, New York, Plymouth Rock & Boston
When: Late June, 2012
Delegates travel for 9 days exploring America’s heritage. Key stops are in Valley Forge, Philadelphia, New York, Plymouth Rock and Boston.
Qualifications:
• Grade 9;
• Carry county approval through time of trip;
Costs: Estimated cost $1,000 (member pays 35% or approxmiately $350).
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Shawano County 4-H Funding requirements:
If the trip you are applying for automatically receives funding to cover 65-75% of total trip costs, the Shawano County 4-H Leaders expect:
- Delegate and a parent/guardian will work one shift in the foodstand during a designated 4-H Leaders or OYG date.
- Participant will write a short summary of their experience upon return for use in future advertising.
- Participants will put together a booth display with other trip participants at the Shawano County Fair.
- Participants will be available to present highlights of their trip to clubs within Shawano County for one year.
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Additional Funding Available:
We realize not everyone can afford even the decreased travel expenses. That is why Shawano Co. began their scholarship fund. So if the portion or your cost of the trip is still too costly at this time for your family, you can apply for a scholarship. Simply contact our office for a simple 1 page form and the Executive Board will consider your request. For most trips that fund can contribute up to 50% of your portion of the total trip cost. For example: Total cost of trip=$1000, if 4-H Leaders funds 75%, you are still responsible for $250. But you can apply to the Scholarship Fund for an additional 50% of your portion or $125.
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If you have any questions regarding 4-H Youth Development in Shawano County, please contact:
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Joe Stellato, Department Head and 4-H Youth Development Shawano County Courthouse 311 North Main Street, Room 101, Shawano, WI 54166 Phone: 715-526-6136 * 715-526-4875 Email: joseph.stellato@ces.uwex.edu |
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Terri Brunner, 4H Program Assistant Shawano County Courthouse 311 N Main Street, Room 101 Shawano, WI 54166-2198 Phone: 715-526-6136 Fax: 715-526-4875 Email: theresa.brunner@co.shawano.wi.us |
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Charlotte Schwartz, Office Assistant Shawano County Courthouse 311 N Main Street, Room 101 Shawano, WI 54166-2198 Phone: 715-526-6136 Fax: 715-526-4875 Email: charlotte.schwartz@co.shawano.wi.us |
