MONROE - A large turnout of Green County 4-H members, volunteers, family and friends were in attendance for the 2009 Green County 4-H Awards and Recognition Banquet Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Monroe Middle School. Emcees for the event included John Klossner, New Glarus 4-H, and Jessica Schieldt, New Glarus 4-H, along with Pam Burke, retiring Adult Leaders president, and Alissa Grenawalt, 4-H and Youth Development Agent, UW-Extension Green County.
Many youth were acknowledged and received recognition for their hard work and accomplishments during the past 4-H year. The 2009 award recipients included:
• First year member awards: Jesse Menehan, Brittany Beckman, Alexa Marty, Kristin O'Connor, Natalie Hall, Nicole Hall, Hannah Jones, Eric O'Connor, Tony O'Connor, Drew Shrader, Mason Warmuth, Tanisha Brandt, Michael Day, Griffen Foesch, Kylie Holcomb, Nick McCormick, Cameron Treuthardt, Tyler Williams, Brad Grebner, Phebe Ellsworth, Owen Boss, Hunter Brewer, Sam Kind, Samatha Detra, Brandon Grazioso, Sharlene Swedlund, Clayton Mahlkuch, Mackenzie Frie, Jenna Jordan, Andrew Nimtz, Jonah Thompson, Katie Raskovic, Lauren Raskovic, McKinley Righter, Shelby Moyer, Morgan Tresemer, Clayton Hale, Anna Cleasby, Bethie Cleasby, Ashton Jelle, Tanner Jelle, Alicia Blum, Dustin Blum, Dana Kehoe, Joel Faith, Kelsi Babler, Nicole Rabotski, Madison Katzenberger, Dylan Steiner, Joe Crubaugh and Ashley McGrath.
• Cloverbud awards, winners get a ribbon and certificate: Aleta Broge, Adam Buri, Kaitlyn Fey, Bryce Montgomery, Colten Beckman, Dawson Bethke, Carlita Eberle, Theodore Policastro, Victoria Streuly, Christian Wilkins, Miken Godfrey, Cole Makos, Jennifer Swedlund, Kaleigh Dallman, Joshua Dahl, Cynthia Detra, Ivy Horn, Averey Marean, Brett Marean, Kirsten Oliver, Madison Peters, Brittney Vine, Payton Zurfluh, Hannah Swedlund, Cole Mahlkuch, Michael Schieldt, Wyatt Heimann, Royce Brauer, Auburn Von Kaenel, Cody Sanders, Zoe Tresemer, Emmy Makos, Hannah Powers, Heather Burkhalter, Zachary Maaske, Jessica McGrath and Colby Steiner.
• MOST awards are given to the most improved members, most cooperative members, and the most helpful members of each 4-H Club. Each General Leader picks members of their club to receive these awards. Certificates will be in club envelopes, and each club can give these members recognition at their club meetings.
Most Helpful: Crystal Novak, Sarah Strathman, Kevin Becker, Emma Neild, Sarah Fulton, Malissabeth Friedly, Ben Swedlund, Tyler Dahl, Clayton Mahlkuch, Mogan Behnke, Connor Brauer, Lukas Tresemer, Zakkary Roesslein, Brock Reeson, Ryne Miller.
Most Cooperative: April Buri, Jenna Sweeney, Cory Timm, Hannah Jones, Brittany Long, Austin Skogen, Courtney Jones, Jenna Jordan,, Jessica Schieldt, Shelby Moyer, Tiffany Reigel, Emilie Gietzel, Julia Meyer, Tristan Ace.
Most Improved: Dan Lattin, Payton Wright, Tiffany Golackson, Denise Weasner, Sam Schwartzlow, Kyle Krebs, Collin Brewer, Sharlene Swedlund, Jacen Wilinski, Jeana LeGault, Carmen Hale, Brittany Disch, Trevor Gilson, Shayna Krebs.
• Friend of 4-H Award recognizes individuals or businesses that have shown outstanding service and support to the Green County 4-H program. 4-H clubs are encouraged to nominate those who they feel are deserving of this award. RoxAnne Wesner of RoxAnne's Ceramics, Verona, is this year's Friend of 4-H Award winner.
• Project awards are determined by record books at the county level and given to members that show outstanding achievement in a specific project area. Awards were judged on participation, project development, completion, and neatness. Award winners, in alphabetical order by last name and project, were: Tristan Ace, Flowers/Home Grounds, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Houseplants; Paul Albright, Goats, Small Animals/Pets, Poultry; Carly Arneson, Crocheting; Kelsi Babler, Arts and Crafts, Rabbits; Kevin Becker, Houseplants; Kiera Berger, Arts and Crafts, Foods and Nutrition, Youth Leadership; Taylor Behnke, Dairy; Abby Bethke, Crocheting, Dogs, Rabbits; Janean Boss, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Connor Brauer, Dramatic Arts, Scale Models, Youth Leadership; Carissa Brooks, Dairy, Vet Science, Youth Leadership; Katie Burke, Sheep; Dusty Burkhalter, Woodworking; Amanda Butson, Arts and Crafts, Shooting Sports; Stacie Butson, Goats, Shooting Sports; Ashton Crouch, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Shooting Sports; Allison Crubaugh, Photography; Joe Crubaugh, Shooting Sports, Sport fishing, Woodworking; Whitney Disch, Home Environment, Dogs, Arts and Crafts; Josie Eberle, Cats, Photography; Maria Eberle, Dairy, Home Environment, Shooting Sports; Phebe Ellsworth, Fruit/Vegetable Gardens, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Abby Faith, Crocheting, Home Environment; Tim Farrell, Scale Models, Shooting Sports; Troy Farrell, Aerospace, Shooting Sports; Malissabeth Friedly, Home Environment, Photography, Self-Determined; Sarah Fulton, Photography; Erin Gellings, Child Development, Foods and Nutrition, Woodworking; Carmen Hale, Foods and Nutrition; Crista Hale, Foods and Nutrition; Shad Hanson, Exploring, Houseplants, Photography; Jared Haring, Photography, Rabbits, Self-Determined; Aaron Hefty, Shooting Sports; Brett Hefty, Shooting Sports; Jake Hoesly, Scale Models; Tyler Hoesly, Beef, Photography; Paige Hoesly, Houseplants, Photography; Andie Jorgenson, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Photography; Briana Katzenberger, Beef, Clothing, Home Environment; Madison Katzenberger, Beef, Clothing, Exploring; Rhett Katzenberger, Beef, Clothing, Sport fishing; Casey Kehoe, Dogs, Scale Models; Dana Kehoe, Bicycle, Scale Models; Ellen Kiser, Swine; Erin Kloepping, Photography, Self Determined, Sheep; John Klossner, Dairy, Rabbits, Youth Leadership; Kyle Krebs, Photography; Jaena LeGault, Dramatic Arts, Exploring, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Sonya Lenzendorf, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Brittany Long, Arts and Crafts, Home Environment; Ashley Maaske, Crocheting, Woodworking; Matt Maveus, Beef, Fruit/Vegetable Gardens, Rabbits; Nick Maveus, Beef, Fruit/Vegetable Gardens, Rabbits; Ashley McGrath, Exploring; Nicole McGrath, Arts and Crafts, Photography, Houseplants; Jesse Menehan, Arts and Crafts; Julia Meyer, Clothing, Dramatic Arts, Home Environment; Molly Minder, Clothing, Dairy, Foods and Nutrition; Megan Miller, Arts and Crafts, Clothing, Shooting Sports; Ryne Miller, Aerospace, Arts and Crafts, Shooting Sports; Shelby Moyer, Exploring; Aaron Nimtz, Shooting Sports, Tractor; Andrew Nimtz, Dairy, Photography, Scale Models; Ashley Nimtz, Dairy, Photography, Vet Science; Emma Peterson, Beef, Clothing, Foods and Nutrition; Jessie Pratt, Arts and Crafts, Nicole Rabotski, Child Development, Photography; Shannon Rabotski, Clothing, Foods and Nutrition, Shooting Sports; Brock Reeson, Dairy; Haley Reeson, Dairy; Suzanna Rupp, Photography; Jessica Schieldt, Arts and Crafts, Dairy, Youth Leadership; Racheal Schieldt, Arts and Crafts, Dairy, Rabbits; Alexa Schmidt, Beef; Haley Schmidt, Foods and Nutrition, Photography, Poultry; Samantha Schwartzlow, Child Development; Lauryn Shippy, Arts and Crafts, Home Environment, Rabbits; Morgan Shippy, Arts and Crafts, Rabbits; Rebecca Stauffacher, Clothing, Home Environment, Youth Leadership; Dylan Steiner, Dairy, Scale Models, Tractor; Sarah Strathman, Child Development, Self-Determined, Swine; Jenna Sweeney, Dairy, Photography; Lukas Tresemer, Aerospace, Photography, Scale Models; Morgan Tresemer, Arts and Crafts, Child Development, Crocheting; Alayna Truttmann, Photography; Chelsea Vogel, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Youth Leadership; Nash Von Kaenel, Rabbits, Scale Models, Small Engines; Rachel Wellnitz, Dogs; Mitchell Wilson, Scale Models, Sheep; Payton Wright, Arts and Crafts, Foods and Nutrition, Photography; Cassie Wymer, Dairy, Poultry, Swine; and Lukas Wymer, Dairy, Swine.
• Awards for achievement are the Emerald, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Pins. These awards are also determined by doing your record books. You have to accumulate points on the permanent record in order to get each of these pins. It is a great achievement for a member to receive these awards because it shows that these members put forth a lot of effort and dedication into the 4-H program.
Bronze Pins: April Buri, Payton Wright, Erin Kloepping, Tyler Hoesly, Abby Bethke, Josie Eberle, Emma Peterson, Molly Minder, Samantha Barr, Rebecca Barr, Amy Alwill, Kalley Jo Crouch, Malissabeth Friedly, Phebe Ellsworth, Abby Faith, Matt Maveus, Kyle Krebs, Rustin Alton, Ryan Alton, Andrew Nimtz, Jaena LeGault, Shelby Moyer, Tiffany Riegel, Jared Haring, Nicole McGrath, Ryne Miller, Tristan Ace.
Silver Pins: Dan Lattin, Jenna Sweeney, Sarah Strathman, Paige Hoesly, Sarah Fulton, Ashton Crouch, Ben Swedlund, Danielle Dieckhoff, Taylor Behnke, Aaron Nimtz, Connor Brauer, Shad Hanson, Nash Von Kaenel, Lukas Tresemer, Haley Reeson, Haley Schmidt, Shannon Rabotski.
Gold Pins: Rachel Wellnitz, Brittney Long, Ashley Nimtz, Brett Hefty, Whitney Disch, Danielle Schneider, Kiera Berger.
Emerald Pins: Carissa Brooks, Rebecca Stauffacher, John Klossner, Jessica Schieldt
• Outstanding Record Book Award recipients: Abby Bethke, Paige Hoesly, Ellen Kiser, Connor Brauer, Payton Wright, Jake Hoesly, Nash Von Kaenel, Taylor Behnke, Carissa Brooks, Shad Hanson, Rachael Schieldt, Kevin Becker, Jaena LeGault, Rhett Katzenberger, Maria Eberle, Shelby Moyer, Briana Katzenberger, Lauryn Shippy, Shannon Rabotski, Nicole McGrath, Paul Albright, Tristan Ace, Allison Crubaugh, Brittany Long, Madison Katzenberger, Megan Miller, Amanda Fulton, Clayton Hale, Andie Jorgenson, Samantha Schwartzlow, Joe Crubaugh, Erin Gellings, Morgan Behnke, Ryne Miller, Whitney Disch, Jessica Schieldt, Jared Haring, Julia Meyer, Jessie Pratt, Haley Schmidt, John Klossner, Alexa Schmidt, Tim Farrell, Troy Farrell, Sarah Strathman, Malissabeth Friedly.
Special awards
• 2009 Major Emphasis award: Clarno 4-H, Jolly Mixers 4-H, Young Americans 4-H
• Historian Book Award: Brittany Long, Laura Lee Berrey
• Outstanding Secretary's Book Award: Carissa Brooks, first; Carmen Hale, second; Patrick Gellings, third.
Achievement awards
The recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the club and the county 4-H program. The selection was through the County Awards process. Awards are based on the youth's growth and leadership throughout their 4-H career. Achievement Award winners are: Carissa Brooks, Brittany Long, John Klossner, Kevin Becker, Maria Eberle, Jessica Schieldt, Ashley Nimtz.
Project Category awards
Youth receiving Outstanding Project Awards have excelled in three project areas in one category which can include youth leadership. This is also based on county record book completion.
• Animal Science: Abby Bethke, Josie Eberle, Shad Hanson, Haley Schmidt, Emma Peterson, Rachael Schieldt, Shayna Krebs, Whitney Disch, Cassie Wymer, Carissa Brooks, Paul Albright, Ashley Nimtz, John Klossner, Jessica Schieldt.
• Arts and Communication: Connor Brauer, Haley Schmidt, Whitney Disch, Lauryn Shippy, Brittany Long, Malissabeth Friedly, Carissa Brooks, Jessica Schieldt, John Klossner
• Environmental Education: Nash Von Kaenel, Aaron Hefty, Brett Hefty.
• Family, Home and Health: Abby Bethke, Josie Eberle, Emma Peterson, Connor Brauer, Whitney Disch, Erin Gellings, Maria Eberle, Malissabeth Friedly, Carissa Brooks
• Mechanical Science: Nash Von Kaenel.
Leadership award winners for 2009 are Connor Brauer and John Klossner.
4-H clubs who do window displays to promote National 4-H Week earn the chance to earn cash awards for their efforts. Winners were: Browntown Busy Beavers, first, $30; Clarence Bridge Pioneers, second, $20; Decatur, third, $15; Young Americans, fourth, $10. Honorable Mention went to: Hiawatha, $5; York, $5; SGHW, $5; New Horizons, $5.
Dairy Promotion awards: The following clubs receive gift certificates directly from Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board for this past year's dairy promotion activities: Dairy Promotion Participants - Hiawatha 4-H Club.
James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership award recipient(s) have excelled in their dairy project as described in the scholarship application. The top winner received a medallion in April 2009 and winners advanced to the state interview which was held at the Wisconsin State Fair in August. Youth will be recognized again with certificates. Recipients were: Chelsy Gilson, York 4-H and Cassie Wymer, Clarence Bridge Pioneers 4-H.
4-H Host Family Recognition recipient(s) hosted 4-H youth through the WI 4-H Programs International Programs. Recognized were: Mike and Gina Butson Family, Dougherty Creek 4-H.
2010 4-H Trip Delegates
• Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference - Rrecipients will attend the Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference in Madison. Selection was through the EZ and ME Awards process. The trip is partially sponsored by the Green County 4-H Adult Leaders and Junior Leader Associations. Dates for next year: June 21-24, 2010. 2010 State 4-H and Youth Conference delegates are: Julia Meyer, York; Ben Swedlund, Hiawatha; Rachel Nash, Firefly 4-H.
• Citizenship Washington Focus - Green County 4-Hers will go to Washington D.C. for a week during June or July. 4-H Youth are selected to attend this leadership program held at the National 4-H Center. Participants learn the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips and social events. 2010 Citizenship Washington Focus delegates are: Grant Barnes, York; Carissa Brooks, Clarno; Rebecca Stauffacher, Hiawatha; Rachel Wellnitz, Clarno.
The Emerald Club Award goes to volunteers in the Green County 4-H Program who have served 25 plus continuous years as a 4-H volunteer. Recipients are: Alice Carrol-Dierickx, Dayton Dairylanders, and Pat Sleiter, Town and Country Kids/Green County.
The Volunteer of the Year Award recipient has made outstanding contributions affecting a cross-section of 4-H members throughout Green County over the years. This award is sponsored by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Volunteer of the Year Award winner: Roger Vogel, Hiawatha.
Adult Leader Scholarships - These individuals are eligible to obtain a $500 scholarship after completing one semester of post secondary education. 2009 Green County 4-H Adult Leader Scholarship Winners: Kevin Becker, Clarno 4-H; Amanda Butson, Dougherty Creek 4-H; and Chelsea Vogel, Hiawatha 4-H.
Junior Leader Scholarships - These individuals are eligible to obtain a $300 scholarship after completing one semester of post secondary education. 2009 Green County 4-H Junior Leader Scholarship Winner: Laura Lee Berrey, Browntown Busy Beavers.
Teen Leader Awards - Special recognition to Junior Leaders who have demonstrated growth: Carissa Brooks, Clarno 4-H; Ben Swedlund, Hiawatha 4-H; Brittany Long, Decatur 4-H.
The "Step Beyond" Award - is established in memory of Adrian M. Brauer. Adrian was a Green County 4-H volunteer who enjoyed working with youth in the cloverbud, performing arts, communication arts and mechanical sciences areas of the 4-H program. Recipients will have their name listed on a wall plaque to distinguish their dedication and efforts to take that "Step Beyond" in Green County 4-H. Criteria for earning this award includes, earning the bronze, silver, gold and emerald pins, filled out a county record book for at least 7 years, earned the outstanding achievement award, active in county/district/state or national levels for at least 4 years. Recipients: Chelsea Vogel, Hiawatha 4-H and Paul Albright, Clarno 4-H.
Green County 4-H Graduates - Laura Lee Berrey, Jordan Boeck, Nicholas Good, Emily Leistikow, Jordan Luhman, Michelle Priebe, Paul Albright, Kevin Becker, Theresa Wyss, Chelsea Vogel, Lily Lambert, Brock Peters, Jordan Williams, Brittany Narveson, Ashley Nimtz, Tyrone Zimmerman, Dana Karlen, Harley Demler, Eric Albright and Jace Dunlavey.
Green County 4-H Officer Recognition/Installation
• Members of the 2008-2009 Green County 4-H Adult Leaders Executive Board were: Pam Burke, York 4-H, president; Roxanne Klossner, New Glarus 4-H, vice president; Roger Vogel, Hiawatha 4-H, secretary; Stacy Eberle, Clarno 4-H, treasurer; Curt Richardson, Clarno 4-H, and Krista Bethke, Clarno 4-H, members at large.
• Members of the 2008-2009 Green County 4-H Junior Leaders Executive Board were: Carissa Brooks, Clarno, president; John Klossner, New Glarus, vice president; Christina Richardson, Clarno, secretary; Laura Lee Berrey, BBB, treasurer; Kevin Becker, Clarno, and Crystal Novak, BBB, members at large; and Teena Fey, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H and Todd Long, Decatur 4-H, adult advisors.
• Members of the 2009-2010 Green County 4-H Adult Leaders Executive Board include: Roxanne Klossner, New Glarus 4-H, president; Curt Richardson, Clarno 4-H, vice president; Alicia Gordee, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H, secretary; Stacy Eberle, Clarno 4-H, treasurer; Krista Bethke, Clarno 4-H, Gina Butson, Dougherty Creek 4-H, members at large.
• Members of the 2009-2010 Green County 4-H Junior Leaders Executive Board are: Carissa Brooks, Clarno, president; John Klossner, New Glarus, vice president; Rebecca Stauffacher, Hiawatha 4-H, secretary; Maria Eberle, Clarno 4-H, treasurer; Malissabeth Friedly, Firefly 4-H, members at large; and Teena Fey, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H and Todd Long, Decatur 4-H, adult advisors.Tere Dunlap 11/4/09
Many youth were acknowledged and received recognition for their hard work and accomplishments during the past 4-H year. The 2009 award recipients included:
• First year member awards: Jesse Menehan, Brittany Beckman, Alexa Marty, Kristin O'Connor, Natalie Hall, Nicole Hall, Hannah Jones, Eric O'Connor, Tony O'Connor, Drew Shrader, Mason Warmuth, Tanisha Brandt, Michael Day, Griffen Foesch, Kylie Holcomb, Nick McCormick, Cameron Treuthardt, Tyler Williams, Brad Grebner, Phebe Ellsworth, Owen Boss, Hunter Brewer, Sam Kind, Samatha Detra, Brandon Grazioso, Sharlene Swedlund, Clayton Mahlkuch, Mackenzie Frie, Jenna Jordan, Andrew Nimtz, Jonah Thompson, Katie Raskovic, Lauren Raskovic, McKinley Righter, Shelby Moyer, Morgan Tresemer, Clayton Hale, Anna Cleasby, Bethie Cleasby, Ashton Jelle, Tanner Jelle, Alicia Blum, Dustin Blum, Dana Kehoe, Joel Faith, Kelsi Babler, Nicole Rabotski, Madison Katzenberger, Dylan Steiner, Joe Crubaugh and Ashley McGrath.
• Cloverbud awards, winners get a ribbon and certificate: Aleta Broge, Adam Buri, Kaitlyn Fey, Bryce Montgomery, Colten Beckman, Dawson Bethke, Carlita Eberle, Theodore Policastro, Victoria Streuly, Christian Wilkins, Miken Godfrey, Cole Makos, Jennifer Swedlund, Kaleigh Dallman, Joshua Dahl, Cynthia Detra, Ivy Horn, Averey Marean, Brett Marean, Kirsten Oliver, Madison Peters, Brittney Vine, Payton Zurfluh, Hannah Swedlund, Cole Mahlkuch, Michael Schieldt, Wyatt Heimann, Royce Brauer, Auburn Von Kaenel, Cody Sanders, Zoe Tresemer, Emmy Makos, Hannah Powers, Heather Burkhalter, Zachary Maaske, Jessica McGrath and Colby Steiner.
• MOST awards are given to the most improved members, most cooperative members, and the most helpful members of each 4-H Club. Each General Leader picks members of their club to receive these awards. Certificates will be in club envelopes, and each club can give these members recognition at their club meetings.
Most Helpful: Crystal Novak, Sarah Strathman, Kevin Becker, Emma Neild, Sarah Fulton, Malissabeth Friedly, Ben Swedlund, Tyler Dahl, Clayton Mahlkuch, Mogan Behnke, Connor Brauer, Lukas Tresemer, Zakkary Roesslein, Brock Reeson, Ryne Miller.
Most Cooperative: April Buri, Jenna Sweeney, Cory Timm, Hannah Jones, Brittany Long, Austin Skogen, Courtney Jones, Jenna Jordan,, Jessica Schieldt, Shelby Moyer, Tiffany Reigel, Emilie Gietzel, Julia Meyer, Tristan Ace.
Most Improved: Dan Lattin, Payton Wright, Tiffany Golackson, Denise Weasner, Sam Schwartzlow, Kyle Krebs, Collin Brewer, Sharlene Swedlund, Jacen Wilinski, Jeana LeGault, Carmen Hale, Brittany Disch, Trevor Gilson, Shayna Krebs.
• Friend of 4-H Award recognizes individuals or businesses that have shown outstanding service and support to the Green County 4-H program. 4-H clubs are encouraged to nominate those who they feel are deserving of this award. RoxAnne Wesner of RoxAnne's Ceramics, Verona, is this year's Friend of 4-H Award winner.
• Project awards are determined by record books at the county level and given to members that show outstanding achievement in a specific project area. Awards were judged on participation, project development, completion, and neatness. Award winners, in alphabetical order by last name and project, were: Tristan Ace, Flowers/Home Grounds, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Houseplants; Paul Albright, Goats, Small Animals/Pets, Poultry; Carly Arneson, Crocheting; Kelsi Babler, Arts and Crafts, Rabbits; Kevin Becker, Houseplants; Kiera Berger, Arts and Crafts, Foods and Nutrition, Youth Leadership; Taylor Behnke, Dairy; Abby Bethke, Crocheting, Dogs, Rabbits; Janean Boss, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Connor Brauer, Dramatic Arts, Scale Models, Youth Leadership; Carissa Brooks, Dairy, Vet Science, Youth Leadership; Katie Burke, Sheep; Dusty Burkhalter, Woodworking; Amanda Butson, Arts and Crafts, Shooting Sports; Stacie Butson, Goats, Shooting Sports; Ashton Crouch, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Shooting Sports; Allison Crubaugh, Photography; Joe Crubaugh, Shooting Sports, Sport fishing, Woodworking; Whitney Disch, Home Environment, Dogs, Arts and Crafts; Josie Eberle, Cats, Photography; Maria Eberle, Dairy, Home Environment, Shooting Sports; Phebe Ellsworth, Fruit/Vegetable Gardens, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Abby Faith, Crocheting, Home Environment; Tim Farrell, Scale Models, Shooting Sports; Troy Farrell, Aerospace, Shooting Sports; Malissabeth Friedly, Home Environment, Photography, Self-Determined; Sarah Fulton, Photography; Erin Gellings, Child Development, Foods and Nutrition, Woodworking; Carmen Hale, Foods and Nutrition; Crista Hale, Foods and Nutrition; Shad Hanson, Exploring, Houseplants, Photography; Jared Haring, Photography, Rabbits, Self-Determined; Aaron Hefty, Shooting Sports; Brett Hefty, Shooting Sports; Jake Hoesly, Scale Models; Tyler Hoesly, Beef, Photography; Paige Hoesly, Houseplants, Photography; Andie Jorgenson, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Photography; Briana Katzenberger, Beef, Clothing, Home Environment; Madison Katzenberger, Beef, Clothing, Exploring; Rhett Katzenberger, Beef, Clothing, Sport fishing; Casey Kehoe, Dogs, Scale Models; Dana Kehoe, Bicycle, Scale Models; Ellen Kiser, Swine; Erin Kloepping, Photography, Self Determined, Sheep; John Klossner, Dairy, Rabbits, Youth Leadership; Kyle Krebs, Photography; Jaena LeGault, Dramatic Arts, Exploring, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Sonya Lenzendorf, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse; Brittany Long, Arts and Crafts, Home Environment; Ashley Maaske, Crocheting, Woodworking; Matt Maveus, Beef, Fruit/Vegetable Gardens, Rabbits; Nick Maveus, Beef, Fruit/Vegetable Gardens, Rabbits; Ashley McGrath, Exploring; Nicole McGrath, Arts and Crafts, Photography, Houseplants; Jesse Menehan, Arts and Crafts; Julia Meyer, Clothing, Dramatic Arts, Home Environment; Molly Minder, Clothing, Dairy, Foods and Nutrition; Megan Miller, Arts and Crafts, Clothing, Shooting Sports; Ryne Miller, Aerospace, Arts and Crafts, Shooting Sports; Shelby Moyer, Exploring; Aaron Nimtz, Shooting Sports, Tractor; Andrew Nimtz, Dairy, Photography, Scale Models; Ashley Nimtz, Dairy, Photography, Vet Science; Emma Peterson, Beef, Clothing, Foods and Nutrition; Jessie Pratt, Arts and Crafts, Nicole Rabotski, Child Development, Photography; Shannon Rabotski, Clothing, Foods and Nutrition, Shooting Sports; Brock Reeson, Dairy; Haley Reeson, Dairy; Suzanna Rupp, Photography; Jessica Schieldt, Arts and Crafts, Dairy, Youth Leadership; Racheal Schieldt, Arts and Crafts, Dairy, Rabbits; Alexa Schmidt, Beef; Haley Schmidt, Foods and Nutrition, Photography, Poultry; Samantha Schwartzlow, Child Development; Lauryn Shippy, Arts and Crafts, Home Environment, Rabbits; Morgan Shippy, Arts and Crafts, Rabbits; Rebecca Stauffacher, Clothing, Home Environment, Youth Leadership; Dylan Steiner, Dairy, Scale Models, Tractor; Sarah Strathman, Child Development, Self-Determined, Swine; Jenna Sweeney, Dairy, Photography; Lukas Tresemer, Aerospace, Photography, Scale Models; Morgan Tresemer, Arts and Crafts, Child Development, Crocheting; Alayna Truttmann, Photography; Chelsea Vogel, Horse/Pony/Horseless Horse, Youth Leadership; Nash Von Kaenel, Rabbits, Scale Models, Small Engines; Rachel Wellnitz, Dogs; Mitchell Wilson, Scale Models, Sheep; Payton Wright, Arts and Crafts, Foods and Nutrition, Photography; Cassie Wymer, Dairy, Poultry, Swine; and Lukas Wymer, Dairy, Swine.
• Awards for achievement are the Emerald, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Pins. These awards are also determined by doing your record books. You have to accumulate points on the permanent record in order to get each of these pins. It is a great achievement for a member to receive these awards because it shows that these members put forth a lot of effort and dedication into the 4-H program.
Bronze Pins: April Buri, Payton Wright, Erin Kloepping, Tyler Hoesly, Abby Bethke, Josie Eberle, Emma Peterson, Molly Minder, Samantha Barr, Rebecca Barr, Amy Alwill, Kalley Jo Crouch, Malissabeth Friedly, Phebe Ellsworth, Abby Faith, Matt Maveus, Kyle Krebs, Rustin Alton, Ryan Alton, Andrew Nimtz, Jaena LeGault, Shelby Moyer, Tiffany Riegel, Jared Haring, Nicole McGrath, Ryne Miller, Tristan Ace.
Silver Pins: Dan Lattin, Jenna Sweeney, Sarah Strathman, Paige Hoesly, Sarah Fulton, Ashton Crouch, Ben Swedlund, Danielle Dieckhoff, Taylor Behnke, Aaron Nimtz, Connor Brauer, Shad Hanson, Nash Von Kaenel, Lukas Tresemer, Haley Reeson, Haley Schmidt, Shannon Rabotski.
Gold Pins: Rachel Wellnitz, Brittney Long, Ashley Nimtz, Brett Hefty, Whitney Disch, Danielle Schneider, Kiera Berger.
Emerald Pins: Carissa Brooks, Rebecca Stauffacher, John Klossner, Jessica Schieldt
• Outstanding Record Book Award recipients: Abby Bethke, Paige Hoesly, Ellen Kiser, Connor Brauer, Payton Wright, Jake Hoesly, Nash Von Kaenel, Taylor Behnke, Carissa Brooks, Shad Hanson, Rachael Schieldt, Kevin Becker, Jaena LeGault, Rhett Katzenberger, Maria Eberle, Shelby Moyer, Briana Katzenberger, Lauryn Shippy, Shannon Rabotski, Nicole McGrath, Paul Albright, Tristan Ace, Allison Crubaugh, Brittany Long, Madison Katzenberger, Megan Miller, Amanda Fulton, Clayton Hale, Andie Jorgenson, Samantha Schwartzlow, Joe Crubaugh, Erin Gellings, Morgan Behnke, Ryne Miller, Whitney Disch, Jessica Schieldt, Jared Haring, Julia Meyer, Jessie Pratt, Haley Schmidt, John Klossner, Alexa Schmidt, Tim Farrell, Troy Farrell, Sarah Strathman, Malissabeth Friedly.
Special awards
• 2009 Major Emphasis award: Clarno 4-H, Jolly Mixers 4-H, Young Americans 4-H
• Historian Book Award: Brittany Long, Laura Lee Berrey
• Outstanding Secretary's Book Award: Carissa Brooks, first; Carmen Hale, second; Patrick Gellings, third.
Achievement awards
The recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the club and the county 4-H program. The selection was through the County Awards process. Awards are based on the youth's growth and leadership throughout their 4-H career. Achievement Award winners are: Carissa Brooks, Brittany Long, John Klossner, Kevin Becker, Maria Eberle, Jessica Schieldt, Ashley Nimtz.
Project Category awards
Youth receiving Outstanding Project Awards have excelled in three project areas in one category which can include youth leadership. This is also based on county record book completion.
• Animal Science: Abby Bethke, Josie Eberle, Shad Hanson, Haley Schmidt, Emma Peterson, Rachael Schieldt, Shayna Krebs, Whitney Disch, Cassie Wymer, Carissa Brooks, Paul Albright, Ashley Nimtz, John Klossner, Jessica Schieldt.
• Arts and Communication: Connor Brauer, Haley Schmidt, Whitney Disch, Lauryn Shippy, Brittany Long, Malissabeth Friedly, Carissa Brooks, Jessica Schieldt, John Klossner
• Environmental Education: Nash Von Kaenel, Aaron Hefty, Brett Hefty.
• Family, Home and Health: Abby Bethke, Josie Eberle, Emma Peterson, Connor Brauer, Whitney Disch, Erin Gellings, Maria Eberle, Malissabeth Friedly, Carissa Brooks
• Mechanical Science: Nash Von Kaenel.
Leadership award winners for 2009 are Connor Brauer and John Klossner.
4-H clubs who do window displays to promote National 4-H Week earn the chance to earn cash awards for their efforts. Winners were: Browntown Busy Beavers, first, $30; Clarence Bridge Pioneers, second, $20; Decatur, third, $15; Young Americans, fourth, $10. Honorable Mention went to: Hiawatha, $5; York, $5; SGHW, $5; New Horizons, $5.
Dairy Promotion awards: The following clubs receive gift certificates directly from Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board for this past year's dairy promotion activities: Dairy Promotion Participants - Hiawatha 4-H Club.
James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership award recipient(s) have excelled in their dairy project as described in the scholarship application. The top winner received a medallion in April 2009 and winners advanced to the state interview which was held at the Wisconsin State Fair in August. Youth will be recognized again with certificates. Recipients were: Chelsy Gilson, York 4-H and Cassie Wymer, Clarence Bridge Pioneers 4-H.
4-H Host Family Recognition recipient(s) hosted 4-H youth through the WI 4-H Programs International Programs. Recognized were: Mike and Gina Butson Family, Dougherty Creek 4-H.
2010 4-H Trip Delegates
• Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference - Rrecipients will attend the Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference in Madison. Selection was through the EZ and ME Awards process. The trip is partially sponsored by the Green County 4-H Adult Leaders and Junior Leader Associations. Dates for next year: June 21-24, 2010. 2010 State 4-H and Youth Conference delegates are: Julia Meyer, York; Ben Swedlund, Hiawatha; Rachel Nash, Firefly 4-H.
• Citizenship Washington Focus - Green County 4-Hers will go to Washington D.C. for a week during June or July. 4-H Youth are selected to attend this leadership program held at the National 4-H Center. Participants learn the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips and social events. 2010 Citizenship Washington Focus delegates are: Grant Barnes, York; Carissa Brooks, Clarno; Rebecca Stauffacher, Hiawatha; Rachel Wellnitz, Clarno.
The Emerald Club Award goes to volunteers in the Green County 4-H Program who have served 25 plus continuous years as a 4-H volunteer. Recipients are: Alice Carrol-Dierickx, Dayton Dairylanders, and Pat Sleiter, Town and Country Kids/Green County.
The Volunteer of the Year Award recipient has made outstanding contributions affecting a cross-section of 4-H members throughout Green County over the years. This award is sponsored by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Volunteer of the Year Award winner: Roger Vogel, Hiawatha.
Adult Leader Scholarships - These individuals are eligible to obtain a $500 scholarship after completing one semester of post secondary education. 2009 Green County 4-H Adult Leader Scholarship Winners: Kevin Becker, Clarno 4-H; Amanda Butson, Dougherty Creek 4-H; and Chelsea Vogel, Hiawatha 4-H.
Junior Leader Scholarships - These individuals are eligible to obtain a $300 scholarship after completing one semester of post secondary education. 2009 Green County 4-H Junior Leader Scholarship Winner: Laura Lee Berrey, Browntown Busy Beavers.
Teen Leader Awards - Special recognition to Junior Leaders who have demonstrated growth: Carissa Brooks, Clarno 4-H; Ben Swedlund, Hiawatha 4-H; Brittany Long, Decatur 4-H.
The "Step Beyond" Award - is established in memory of Adrian M. Brauer. Adrian was a Green County 4-H volunteer who enjoyed working with youth in the cloverbud, performing arts, communication arts and mechanical sciences areas of the 4-H program. Recipients will have their name listed on a wall plaque to distinguish their dedication and efforts to take that "Step Beyond" in Green County 4-H. Criteria for earning this award includes, earning the bronze, silver, gold and emerald pins, filled out a county record book for at least 7 years, earned the outstanding achievement award, active in county/district/state or national levels for at least 4 years. Recipients: Chelsea Vogel, Hiawatha 4-H and Paul Albright, Clarno 4-H.
Green County 4-H Graduates - Laura Lee Berrey, Jordan Boeck, Nicholas Good, Emily Leistikow, Jordan Luhman, Michelle Priebe, Paul Albright, Kevin Becker, Theresa Wyss, Chelsea Vogel, Lily Lambert, Brock Peters, Jordan Williams, Brittany Narveson, Ashley Nimtz, Tyrone Zimmerman, Dana Karlen, Harley Demler, Eric Albright and Jace Dunlavey.
Green County 4-H Officer Recognition/Installation
• Members of the 2008-2009 Green County 4-H Adult Leaders Executive Board were: Pam Burke, York 4-H, president; Roxanne Klossner, New Glarus 4-H, vice president; Roger Vogel, Hiawatha 4-H, secretary; Stacy Eberle, Clarno 4-H, treasurer; Curt Richardson, Clarno 4-H, and Krista Bethke, Clarno 4-H, members at large.
• Members of the 2008-2009 Green County 4-H Junior Leaders Executive Board were: Carissa Brooks, Clarno, president; John Klossner, New Glarus, vice president; Christina Richardson, Clarno, secretary; Laura Lee Berrey, BBB, treasurer; Kevin Becker, Clarno, and Crystal Novak, BBB, members at large; and Teena Fey, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H and Todd Long, Decatur 4-H, adult advisors.
• Members of the 2009-2010 Green County 4-H Adult Leaders Executive Board include: Roxanne Klossner, New Glarus 4-H, president; Curt Richardson, Clarno 4-H, vice president; Alicia Gordee, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H, secretary; Stacy Eberle, Clarno 4-H, treasurer; Krista Bethke, Clarno 4-H, Gina Butson, Dougherty Creek 4-H, members at large.
• Members of the 2009-2010 Green County 4-H Junior Leaders Executive Board are: Carissa Brooks, Clarno, president; John Klossner, New Glarus, vice president; Rebecca Stauffacher, Hiawatha 4-H, secretary; Maria Eberle, Clarno 4-H, treasurer; Malissabeth Friedly, Firefly 4-H, members at large; and Teena Fey, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H and Todd Long, Decatur 4-H, adult advisors.Tere Dunlap 11/4/09
