4-H
Barron County 4-H
Through 4-H, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas of interest including: arts, health, science, agriculture, civic engagement, etc. Youth can also build leadership skills and develop life skills. 4-H is unique for each individual as they choose what they want to be involved in and how much time they can commit.
4-H highlights include:
- Open to youth in 5K-12, plus 1 year
- Project areas for everyone
- Fun for the whole family!!
- Club Activities/Leadership
- County Projects (livestock, dairy, dogs, leathercraft, horse, shooting sports, arts, STEM, more)
- County Fair Participation
- 4-H Camps
- Performance Arts Festival
- Cake, Foods, and Clothing Revue
- In-person hands on learning; and/or virtual learning opportunities
- State & National Experiences
4-H Calendar of Events
Barron County 4-H Ongoing Calendar of Events
Statewide Opportunities and Events
Activities and Events Descriptions
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Barron County 4-H Clubs
Clubs, Club Contacts and Club Maps
Learn More About Barron County 4-H Clubs
All Meeting dates/times are subject to change. Contact a club leader to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
Columbia Livewires: The Columbia Livewires are a very easy going project focused club. They meet on the second Sunday of every month at 4PM on the Northwest side of Rice Lake. They have good project resources for livestock, dogs, and sheep. Some annual activities include the fair, crafts, educational field trips, annual parties, and fair gardens. Community service outreach activities include roadside clean up, Benjamin House, Food Drives, and Homeless Shelter Packages. Contact Carla Hargrave hargravefarms@gmail.com or 715-416-2578 for further information.
Cosmic Clovers: The Cosmic Clovers are a new club with a younger demographic- mostly 13 and under, they like to have fun activities (get to know each other, learn and do) every meeting. They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 3PM at the United Presbyterian Church in Rice Lake. They have good project resources for STEAM, Cultural Arts, food, and sewing. Some annual activities include a Holiday party, spring potluck at a leader’s house with a community service project, they are a new club, so we’re just getting started. Community service outreach activities include serving a meal at Benjamin’s House, and making decorations for nursing homes. Contact: Missy Bablick (715-827-0434 or missy.bablick@wisc.edu) or Cassie Ritchey (715-417-0231 or cassandraraeritchey@gmail.com)
Country Kids: The Country Kids are a small but mighty club that holds monthly meetings at 4:30 at the Turtle Lake Township Building on the second Sunday of the month. They have good project resources for crafts and horticulture. Some annual activities include roller skating and a corn maze. Community service outreach activities include bringing hats and mittens to schools and helping at the humane society and women’s shelter. They also show pigs and sheep and try to make a craft or project at every meeting. At Christmas, they choose what community group to give gifts to. They also always donate a basket of goodies for the 4-H Fair raffle. Lynn Kettenacker (715-986-2505) or Jamie Donath (randjdonath@gmail.com or 715-529-1124) Samantha Picknell (stoeberlsa@yahoo.com 715-641-1093) and Becca Zemke (becca_zemke@yahoo.com, 715-641-2214)
Country Siders: The Country Siders are a very active club. They have monthly meetings on the second Sunday at 6 pm at the Dallas Lutheran Church. They have good project resources for livestock. Some annual activities include October: Fall Family Fun Day, National 4-H Week, Window Display November: Club Banquet, Lefse Making, Bake sale, December: Christmas Party – Bingo/ gift exchange Community Service – Christmas Card Making January: Winter Activity Snow-tubing, February: Bowling/Pizza, Valentine making, April: Club pizza making May: Roadside cleanup June: June Dairy month promotion August: Fair recap/ project showcase Sept: Community service- Ridgeland Fair hillside cleanup. Contact Alicia Wirth (abwirth@chibardun.net or 715-949-1088) or Angie Harmon (aharmon@fgproducts.com or 715-296-3552) for more information.
Dog Project: The Barron County Dog project is a group of 4-H youth with a common interest in dog performance. The project starts with educational sessions in the winter months and training centers in the Spring with obedience and agility training weekly offered weekly starting in April at the Barron County Fair Grounds. Contact Monica Paul (715-419-3342) or a Dog Project member for more information.
Doyle Juniors: The Doyle Juniors club is a larger club in Barron County. They have meetings on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church, Rice Lake. They have good project resources for dairy, hog, and beef. Some annual activities include Softball, a Fair, a Performance Arts Festival, Kickball at a Park, Signs and Booths for the Fair, a Food Stand, and Sledding at Moon Lake. Community service outreach activities include Ring Bells for Salvation Army, picking up trash in the community, and making cards/treats for police/EMTs. Contact Cindy Broker (mcbroker9@gmail.com or 715.651.9299) or Arlaina Meyer (arlainameyer@hotmail.com or 715-554-4031) for any further questions.
Junior Beavers: This club meets quarterly on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in Comstock. Some annual activities include arts and crafts, campfires, hay rides, picnics, and demonstrations. They have good project resources in arts, cake decorating, cloverbuds, drawing, exploring, fishing, horses, photography, shooting sports, and woodworking. Some community outreach activities include making holiday cards, roadside clean-ups, and long-term care facility work. Contact Melissa or Greg Weaver (melissa8224736@yahoo.com or 715-419-0500)
Kids from Cameron: The Kids from Cameron is a fairly active club with many great parent volunteers willing to help. They have meetings on the second Sunday of the month at 4:00 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cameron. They hold a club project day where kids can get a couple of projects for the fair done during a longer meeting if they choose. Some annual activities include hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser, planting flower pots for the community, club project day, fun outings, and Christmas parties. Community service outreach activities include a backpack program, food pantry, Salvation Army bell ringing, and flower pots for the community. Usually they will pick either one or two per year. . Contact: Jen Stovern (stoverncj@gmail.com or 715-418-3214)
Marquette Pacemakers: The Marquette Pacemakers have been around for over 60 years and are still going strong. There is something for everyone and they welcome any age to come join the fun. They have meetings every 2nd Sunday of the month at 4 pm (location varies between Brill area and Rice Lake). They have good project resources for swine and archery. Some annual activities include Pumpkin patch, Sledding, bowling, softball, family fun night, and lake day. Community service outreach activities include Christmas Caroling, Operation Santa Claus, Food pantry, and Rice Lake Celebrity Classic Family Fun Night. Contact: Molly Dittman (mschaffer213@gmail.com, 715-296-0129) and Jeff Haughian (aqua.serv@icloud.com, 715-419-7998) Deanna Mathews (bea-u-ty@hotmail.com)
North Star: The North Star club is a smaller club with members in beef and sheep. They have meetings every other month at 6 pm on the second Sunday of the month (about 7 miles north of Barron) They have good project resources for Horse, beef and archery. They pick a couple of activities and community service projects to do each year. Contact: Elisha Putzke (ekputzke@yahoo.com or 715-790-3683) or Diana Bazewicz (dbazewicz@hotmail.com or 715-641-0926)
Northern Lights: They meet on the First Sunday of the month at Noon. Some annual activities include arts and crafts, bowling, ice skating, picnics, team sports, and demonstrations. They have good project resources for arts, cloverbuds and exploring. Community outreach activities include bell ringing and bags for police/fire departments. Contact: Karen Germanson (715-236-9123 or kgermanson@gmail.com) or Jamie Kunesh (pinkbostonterrier@yahoo.com or 715-790-0938)
Peppy Pals: They meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 6:00 PM at Prairie Farm High School. Annual activities include arts and crafts, bowling, parades, picnics, demonstrations, guest speakers, and tours. They like to participate in food drives, making holiday cards, volunteering at the animal shelter as well as a toy and hat/mitten drive. Contact: Tori White (tbrown860@hotmail.com or 715-418-0054) or Katrina Chovan (chovaninc@chibardun.net or 715-455-1104)
Poskin Jets: The Poskin Jets have a lot of younger members and always look forward to new members! They value having the older members teach the younger members all of the endless opportunities in 4-H. They also have snacks at every meeting. They have meetings every 2nd Sunday of the month, except during June and July at 5 pm at Clinton Town Hall in Poskin. They have good project resources for Cultural Arts, Dairy, and Sheep. Community service outreach activities include ringing bells for the Salvation Army, Gifts from the Heart, Christmas door hangers/ornaments for the elderly, and May baskets for the elderly. They have a full schedule every year. Contact:Danielle Klatt (daniellejklatt@gmail.com or 715-563-5144) or Kristi Hoff (khoff1@charter.net or 715-205-3166)
Prairie Farm Pals: The Prairie Farm Pals is a club for people looking for low commitment. Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of the month at 4 pm and are held at the Prairie Farm School. Some annual activities include snow tubing. Community service outreach activities include roadside cleanup and food stands at the fair. Contact: Becky Seggbrecht (beckysegebrecht@gmail.com or 715-505-1413).
Prairie Hustlers: The Prairie Hustlers have many young members and want to welcome all who are interested in 4H. They have meetings at 3 pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Cameron Elementary. They have good project resources for Dogs, Archery, Woodworking, Dairy, and Photography. Some annual activities include a Christmas Party, an Easter Egg Hunt, and a Club Picnic. Community service outreach activities include Roadside cleanup and Ruby’s Pantry. Contact: Kirsten Huth (khuth@chibardun.net or 715-764-2097) or Andrea Ewings (ewingsak@gmail.com, 715-404-0959)
Prairie Lake Eagles: The Prairie Lake Eagles are a small but active club. Strong youth voices with officer roles that are open to any youth who are able, and members are active in MANY project areas. They have meetings on the 3rd Sunday of the month after noon in Chetek. They have good project resources for Animal projects (dog, cat, sheep, dairy, horse, rabbit) and cultural arts /crafts. Some annual activities include sledding, camping, and pizza parties. Community service outreach activities include Holiday cards for veterans and nursing home residents, yard clean-up, roadside clean-up, cemetery clean-up, and sewing book bags for the library. Contact: Joyce Nelson (715-458-1944).
Rock Creek: The Rock Creek 4-H Club is getting a fresh start and recruiting new members of all ages who are excited to grow and learn together. They meet at the Rice Lake High School on the 2nd Wednesday at 3:30 PM every other month until closer to fair time. Contact Luke and Stephanie Boehnlein for more information (920-606-0210 or boehnleinl@ricelake.k12.wi.us)
Section Ten: They meet on the third Sunday of every month at 1PM. Annual activities include crafts, a corn maze, hay rides, a petting zoo, picnics, a water park, and demonstrations. They have good project resources in arts, beef, cloverbuds, dairy, and dogs. For community outreach, they focus on roadside clean-up. planting gardens, care packages, homeless shelter packages, leaf raking, and pet shelters. Contact: Tamala Anderson (tanderson@ricelake.com or 715-419-0421)
4-H Shooting Sports: The Barron County 4-H Shooting Sports is a group of 4-Hers with the common interest of shooting sports. This group offers a Winter season and a Spring Season. For more information about shooting sports, contact Jody Roubal.
Vermillion Cruisers: The Vermillion Cruisers have a wide variety in age of kids with parents who are always willing to help. They have meetings on the Second Sunday of the month at 5:30 at the First Lutheran Church in Cumberland. They have good project resources for livestock and archery. Some annual activities include Slay Rides, tubing, softball, crafts, and kickball. Community service outreach activities include Garbage pick up and taking care of the flowers at church. Contact: Heather Colburn (bhcol357@gmail.com or 715-357-6404) or Michelle Stouffer (michelleleigh1@yahoo.com or 715-822-2823) or Emily Drafall (dedrafall@gmail.com or 715-419-0629)
Special Interest: SPIN members are members who have a Special Interest in a specific topic. Many youth and their families like the experience of being a part of 4-H, yet cannot commit to a year-long 4-H club experience. The SPIN Club is a club for you. SPIN members have the opportunity to meet through out the year and take advantage of countywide events/activities. They can participate in all county and state projects and activities. Projects may or may not have local volunteer support. Contact: 4h@co.barron.wi.us or 715-788-6219.
Barron County Project and Opportunities Center
Wisconsin 4-H Project Resources
Project Resources (For information about Barron County 4-H project volunteers and resources, please contact the Extension office)
Project Index and Descriptions (Starts on Page 9)
Cake Revue
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 and 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) are able to 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 calendar of events.
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!
Barron 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 Barron County 4-H
Learn How to Join
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 at any time.
Age categories as youth grow with 4-H explained:
Cloverbuds: Youth in grades K-2. Cloverbuds are enrolled solely in Cloverbud projects.
Members: Youth in grades 3 and up participate as regular members.
**Grade is determined by registration into the school district during the 4-H enrollment period. When a child exhibits at the fair, they are enrolled under the grade that they just completed, not the grade they will be entering in Fall after the fair.
Information about Joining Barron 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.
Enrollment Website Address: https://wi.4honline.com
New to 4-H and Interested in Joining? It’s easy just follow the steps below!
Five Simple Steps:
1. Find a Barron County Club you’d like to join
Explore Club Information 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 club meeting and confirm the time and place. If you need help, call us at the Extension office or email sara.waldron@wisc.edu
2. Find projects that you are interested in
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 with volunteers and some are on your own. Just because you sign-up does not mean you are required to complete it. Projects should represent what you show at the fair.
Family Guide (Barron County 4-H) – Includes listing of Projects
3. Create an 4-H Online account
Log on to https://wi.4honline.com. You will need to sign-up as a new family, and then enroll each new 4-H member and volunteer separately. Adults only need to enroll if they would like to be an official volunteer.
PDF Member- Enrollment Alternative
4. Look for your email confirming your registration.
You will receive an email confirming your registration request. When you are approved in the 4-H online system by county staff, you will receive an official email recognized your confirmed enrollment status. Becoming an adult volunteer involves a few more steps including, Orientation training, online Mandated Reporter Training, and a background check.
5. Contact your Club Leader & go to your first meeting!!
Contact your club leader and go to your first meeting!
Types of Membership
Community Club Membership
As a community club member, youth choose a club to join and meet with others throughout the year. Each club has a club leader who regularly communicates with members; and in most community clubs youth officers are elected to guide the activities of the club. Barron County has 20 active 4-H Clubs. Club sizes range from 10 members to 60 members! Families can join any club at any time, or start a new one! In addition to club activities, members can also choose to participate in organized projects, groups and individual efforts.
Special Interest Membership
SPIN members are members who have a Special Interest in a specific topic. Many youth and their families like the experience of being a part of 4-H, yet are unable to commit to a year-long 4-H club experience. While SPIN members don’t meet with a club, they can participate in all county and state projects and activities. Projects may or may not have local volunteer support.
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!
New Member FAQs
What is a community Club?
A 4-H club is a self-governing group of five or more young people led by members, parents, and adults from the local community. Members elect officers to lead their club meetings and activities. The main purpose of the 4-H club is to develop life skills through hands on learning, social support building, and guidance from adult mentors.
How often should club members attend meetings
Club members should attend at least 50% of the club meetings in order to remain a member, with parents attending as many meetings as possible. Specific clubs will have different requirements about attendance.
Are there any club dues?
Club members should attend at least 50% of the club meetings in order to remain a member, with parents attending as many meetings as possible. Specific clubs will have different requirements about attendance.
Are there any club dues?
Club dues range from $15 to $25, depending on the club.
What is a 4-H member expected to do?
When you join 4-H, you are expected to attend your club’s meetings and enroll in at least one 4-H project.
4-H members are encouraged to share what they have learned in their projects by displaying their work at the Barron County Fair, Festivals, or by giving a public demonstration. Each of these is an opportunity for 4-H members to achieve recognition and awards.
Clubs organize community service projects and host events and activities. Members are encouraged to participate in these community projects.
4-H members are encouraged to keep a record through pictures and stories of their 4-H experiences throughout the 4-H year. These record books are turned in to club leaders in the fall and then returned to members for a lasting memory of their 4-H years.
All clubs have different expectations of their members beyond this general list, so talk with you club leader
What is a project?
A 4-H Project is a fun way to learn about your interests and learn skills along the way. There are over 150 projects to choose from, including photography, foods and nutrition, and dogs. 4-H projects teach more than just project skills, they teach leadership, citizenship, and teamwork. Check out this exhaustive list of 4-H Projects for more information.
How can parents/guardians/mentors participate?
You can participate in the following ways:
- Becoming a certified 4-H Volunteer
- Assisting members in selecting 4-H Projects
- Attending club meetings
- Helping members with club activities
- Being supportive and showing interest in member and club activities
- Providing assistance to the general and project leaders
- Serving on a club or county committee of your choice
- Offering your skills and talents. (Parents make great project leaders!)
- Providing Transportation
This is just a short list of what you can do as a parent. Ask your General Leader about other ways you can help!
The most important role of adults in 4-H is to support their children in the commitments they make, help them think through decisions, and assist them in reaching their goals. By making 4-H a family affair, parents and adults can assist the youth of today to become tomorrows leaders.
Who are General Leaders?
General Leaders are organizational leaders for the 4-H club. They coordinate programs and activities as planned by the group. They work with club officers in helping them conduct monthly meetings. They help members as well as parents follow through with responsibilities they have accepted. The General Leaders are the main resource between the club, the Leaders Council, and the Extension Office. The General Leader is also in attendance at all club meetings. General Leaders are not responsible for planning and facilitating all programs for the club, they serve as a resource for the adult leaders who take responsibility for these activities.
Who are Project Leaders?
Project Leaders are the key teaching members of the 4-H clubs. These individuals conduct project meetings where 4-Her’s learn the how to’s of their projects. They provide encouragement, guidance, and evaluation. They also arrange for educational opportunities like tours and other activities that relate to the project areas. These leaders can take on more responsibility by working with multiple clubs who may not have enough Project Leaders or even carry these same responsibilities on a county level.
Who are Activity and Committee Volunteers
These volunteers work to arrange for activities such as recreation, drama, music, speech, special parties, health or safety emphasis, environmental awareness, and or community service.
What are the 4-H insurance policies?
All 4-H members are covered by a supplemental accident insurance policy through American Income Life. Certified 4-H leaders are also covered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison liability policy. Information on these insurance policies is available from the Extension Office. If an injury during a scheduled 4-H event occurs, it should be reported to the Extension Office as soon as possible.
How long may participants be members?
Youth continue to be eligible for membership through the year following their graduation from high school.
Once you find a club that is right for your family sign up using the online 4-H enrollment program — 4-H Online and follow these directions for Enrolling in 4HOnline.
If you would like help navigating the process feel free to call the Extension Barron County office for guidance. Just explain that you are looking into joining a 4-H club and we’ll connect you with the right person, 715-788-6219
Fair, Forms, and Resources
Barron County Fair Information
Barron County Fair Information
First Time to the Fair? Check out these What to Expect Sheets!
Visit the Barron County Fair Website at http://barroncountyfair.com/. This is where you can find the Fair Book!
For information about entries, see the Fair Book or contact Fair Secretary, Jacque Schaffer, at 715-296-0440 or 715-736-FAIR. The most up to date Fair Book is available on the fair website. To follow the fair on Facebook, log in and search for Barron County Fair.
Junior Leaders Food Stand Form
Junior Leader Food Stand Manager Needed
The Barron County 4-H Junior Leaders Food Stand is a popular stand at the Barron County Fair. It is known for its malts and shakes, and serves other foods in addition. All work in the stand is coordinated by Food Stand Managers, including deciding on menu, shopping, scheduling and training workers, handling money, set up and clean up. Usually, two or three youth take on the duties together, as managers are also expected to coordinate their time at the fair so the stand has a manager at all times.
Junior Leaders Food Stand managers are paid for their time. Managers receive $100 each plus they split 20% of the food stand profits.
Any 4-H youth (16 and older) can apply for the Food Stand Manager position. To be a successful candidate, you should have worked at the food stand previously, have money handling experience and customer service experience. Applicants will be interviewed by the Junior Leaders adult advisors. The application form is due May 5, 2021
Camp Forms and Camp Counselor Applications
Camp Counselor Applications are Due Friday, April 16, via mail, or email. Application can be found here: Camp Counselor Application
Awards and Recognition – Special Award Information
Awards Information – Youth and Volunteer Criteria and nomination information:
Barron County 4-H Special Awards Nominations
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 that can be used in Secretary books. Club Secretaries can use any forms 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 activities by month. (2 pages in editable Adobe Acrobat pdf and Microsoft Word formats.)
- Adult Leadership Summary – Form on which 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 meeting of a 4-H club by the club secretary, who places the completed form in the club 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 book at the end of the 4-H year.
Treasurer Forms
Treasurer Forms
Wisconsin 4-H Fiscal Year is July 1-June 30.
Barron County Forms (optional use)
- Payment Approval Form – (pdf) use this form to have expenses approved at meetings. Attach receipts to it and send 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
Here is a list of all 4-H Curriculum Books and recourses with the ability to be checked out.
4-H Club/Group Charter Information
4-H Charters **NEW-Updated August 2022
Scholarship Applications and Information
4-H Scholarship Application
The Barron 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 Barron 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.
Scholarship Application Word | PDF
Kathy Holten Memorial Scholarship
One $500 scholarship will be awarded to an individual enrolled in the Barron County 4-H
program and planning to graduate from 4-H this year.
Kathy Holten Memorial Scholarship-pdf Kathy Holten Memorial Scholarship -Word
-one $500 scholarship
-application due June 1st of the current year, see application for information)
Event Funding Requests
Achievement Policy
In order to achieve in any Barron County 4-H Year, youth members must:
1. Do a demonstration speech.
2. Exhibit a project item at the county fair or other community event pre-approved by the club
leader.
3. Submit a Member Yearly Plan and Record (ex. record book or electronic MPE forms).
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 ribbon at the Awards Program: Cloverbud Yearly Plan and Record
Barron 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 Barron County 4‐H program are encouraged to complete a record/showcase as a requirement for achieving in the current 4‐H year. The following pages explain the Barron County 4-H Record/Showcase process.
Record books are important for many reasons and also allow members to achieve in 4-H open them up to additional opportunities. If you don’t know how to complete a record book, please check out the Record Book Guide which walks you step by step through the forms. You can also watch the following video for a quick overview of the record book: https://youtu.be/h4_cyrKFco8
For Forms and Additional Information visit: https://sites.google.com/wisc.edu/bcrecord
Record Book Cover **if you would like a green cardstock cover, the Extension office has copies (you can get copies of every form there)
Awards Information – Youth and Volunteer Criteria and nomination information:
Barron County 4-H Special Awards Nominations
Barron County 4-H Special Awards Nomination (PDF)
Barron County Key Award Application
FOR CLUB GENERAL LEADERS
Record Book Score Sheets and Related Forms
Project Medallion List (pdf)
Request for sticker ribbons (pdf)
Generic Achievement Report and Awards Order Form (pdf) (All clubs will be sent a form with members’ names filled in)
4-H Club Resources Guide
4-H Club Resource Guide: Here is a list of resources for 4-H Clubs/Club Leaders that includes MOST things needed throughout the year in Barron County 4-H. The digital version will be updated with the most current version as things become available. If you need extra copies of anything in the binder, please reach out. The Extension office is happy to mail a copy to a family if you think it is helpful.
Leaders Association
Barron County 4-H Leaders Council
BARRON COUNTY 4-H Leaders Council
Barron County 4-H Adult Leaders Association Monthly Council Meeting
August 2023 Minutes
June 2023 Minutes
May 2023 Minutes
April 2023 Minutes
March 2023 Minutes
February 2023 Minutes
January 2023 Minutes
October, 2022 (Minutes )
September 20, 2022 (Agenda | Minutes )
August 16, 2022 (Agenda | *Minutes)
June 21, 2022 (Agenda | Minutes)
May 17, 2022 (Agenda | Minutes)
April 19, 2022 (Annual Meeting)
March 15, 2022 (Agenda | Minutes)
February 15, 2022 (Agenda | Minutes)
November 2021 (Agenda | Minutes)
October 2021 (Agenda | Minutes)
Barron County 4-H Leaders Association
Barron County 4-H Adult Leaders Association Annual Meetings
Fall Leaders Meeting – September 19, 2023 (Agenda)
Spring Leaders Meeting – April 18, 2023 (Agenda | Achievement for Review)
Fall Leaders Meeting – September 20, 2022 (Agenda | Bylaws for Review)
Spring Leaders Meeting-April 19, 2022 (Agenda | *Minutes)
Fall Leaders Meeting, September 21, 2021 (Agenda | Minutes)
*Minutes are posted when approved
- Constitution and Bylaws – Revised September 2022
- Achievement Policy – Revised 2017
- To recommend a youth as a representative to the Leaders Council use this form (download or complete online)
