Join Trempealeau County 4-H in Three Easy Steps!

If you want to become a member of 4-H, you need to enroll online using our system called 4-H Online. You will need a computer, internet access, a valid email address, and a web browser to complete the process.

To become a Trempealeau County 4-H Member:

1. Look through the Trempealeau County 4-H Club list and find a club that meets at a location, time, and day of the month that is most convenient for you. If you want to learn more about the clubs, feel free to contact club leaders or the Trempealeau County Extension Office to find out more about the projects and activities the club participates in during the year.
2. Contact the leader of the club you want to join. Inform them that you are interested in attending their next club meeting and confirm the time and place.
3. Begin the enrollment process on 4-H Online. Go to 4-H Online. Follow the instructions at the top of the page to start entering your family information.

Please use this Enrollment Guide to help you with the 4-H Online enrollment process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the 4-H Program Educator.

If you do not have access to a computer or the internet at home, don’t worry! The Extension office is happy to host you and provide computer access for enrolling in 4-H Online. Please call the office or email the 4-H Program Educator at least 2 days in advance so that 4-H staff can be prepared to assist you. Local libraries also offer free computer use to cardholders, which is a great alternative if you can’t make it to the office!

Congratulations! You are now a Trempealeau County 4-H member!

For more information about 4-H Online, check out the following links:

• 4-H Online Club Manager User Guide
• 4-H Club Leader Guide
• 4-H Online Project Guide
• 4-H Enrollment Guide

Trempealeau County Clubs and Contact Information:

Below you will find information about each club, including the contact information of the club leader. Please note that the date and location of club meetings can change, so if you want to visit a club meeting, contact the club leader in advance to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.

1. No Location Limits: Youth can join any club, regardless of where they live.
2. Interest-Based Choice: Choose the club that best matches your interests.
3. Contact Club Leaders: Reach out to a club leader for more information and to confirm meeting details.
4. Meeting Details: Contacting a club leader ensures you get the most accurate time and location for meetings.
5. Club Options: There are 11 4-H clubs in Trempealeau County to choose from.
6. Sign Up: Once you’ve decided on a club, sign up at 4-H Online.
7. Questions: Contact the Extension Office if you have any questions.

Club Name	Club Location	Club Leader/s	Phone	Email	Meeting Time	Projects
Arcadia Hummingbirds	Arcadia	Rosa Mooney	608-863-3483	gandyrarose@gmail.com	Second Sunday of every month at 5:00 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church in Arcadia
Coulee Clovers	Blair/Taylor	Cindy Peterson	608-989-2249	peterc@btsd.k12.wi.us	Second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Blair Taylor Schools
Ettrick Eagles	Ettrick	Emily Osborn	608-865-1265	Ettrickeagles4H@gmail.com	Third Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Ettrick Town Hall
Frenchville Cloverleaves	Ettrick/Galesville	Heather Olson	608-525-2502	heatherolson5@aol.com	Third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Ettrick Town Hall
Glasgow Hardies Creek Busy Bees	Galesville	Stacey Giemza	608-797-5877	giemzastacey@gmail.com	Second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Gale Town Hall
Glasgow Hardies Creek Busy Bees	Galesville	Sarah Stetter	608-769-2276	sksetter@gmail.com	Second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Gale Town Hall
Groupo Folklorico	Arcadia	Noemi Hernandez	608-863-3013	milymaya2516@gmail.com	Arcadia Elementary School
Hale & Hardy	Pigeon Falls/ Pleasantville/Osseo	Lindsey Nelson	715-533-0008	nelson.lindseya82@gmail.com	Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasantville Town Hall
Hale & Hardy	Pigeon Falls/ Pleasantville/Osseo	Crystal Johnson	406-480-0729	bottomfarms@gmail.com	Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasantville Town Hall
Lincoln Pioneers	Independence	Kim Przybylla	715-985-3902	kimgern@yahoo.com	Second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Independence Fire Station
Sunnyside	Blair	Bridget Barzak	608-386-0564	batsbarczak@gmail.com	Second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Zion Church or Memorial Park
Sunnyside	Blair	Nicole Borreson	608-539-2299	naborreson1@cougars.com	Second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Zion Church or Memorial Park
Trempealeau Trusty Workers	Trempealeau	Jenny Hilton	608-539-2299	jenny_schlesser@yahoo.com	First Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Centerville Community Center
Trempealeau Trusty Workers	Trempealeau	Laura Roessler	608-385-6710	delaneyroessler@gmail.com	First Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Centerville Community Center
Whitehall Happy Hustlers	Whitehall	Sharon Pederson	715-538-4856	No Email	Second Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. in the Trempealeau County Courthouse

The Trempealeau County 4-H Dog Project is led by volunteers and includes obedience, showmanship, and agility. If you want to participate in the Fair, you must attend a certain number of these training classes before the fair. To attend the classes, you need to have all the correct paperwork and veterinary records completed and turned in.

Obedience classes are offered by the County 4-H Dog Project leaders for both 4-H club members and the general public. Anyone interested can attend.

4-H Dog Project Class Schedule:

The 2024 obedience class schedule will come out in the spring. Watch the newsletter for current information.

Equipment Needed for Obedience Class:

For the class, you need a 6-ft. leather or cotton web lead and a correctly sized nylon or chain training collar. You can buy the cotton web leads at class for $5.00 each; training collars are also available in all sizes for $5.00. Anyone participating in agility needs a buckle collar without any tags attached to the collar.

Please bring a copy of your current vaccination records to the first class – we need to keep a copy for our records. All dogs must have distemper, rabies, and parvovirus shots.

Contact Information:

The Dog Project has several leaders you can contact if you have questions:

The Dog Project has a Facebook page where they post information to keep project members up-to-date. This page is updated often and is a great resource for those interested in the project.

Information and Resources:

Below are some links to resources and opportunities for you in the Dog Project. Check them out for more information about your project area and to learn more!

• WI 4-H Dog
• American Kennel Club
• The American Veterinary Medical Association Online

The Trempealeau County Horse Project is an active group that meets year-round to help members learn more about horses.

Leader Contact Information:

Horse Project Resources:

• How to Earn Bronco Bux
• Horse Project Requirements
• Calendar 2024
• Youth Health Form
• Horse ID Sheet
• Bylaws 24_25

The Livestock Project for Trempealeau County includes beef, swine, and sheep. The project is led by the Livestock Committee, which meets monthly to plan educational events, organize the project, and help youth develop through the project.

Contact Information:

The Livestock Project leader to contact with questions is Jamie Goplin.

You can contact the Livestock Committee Secretary, Barb Guse, at trempcac@outlook.com.

The Trempealeau County Youth Livestock Exhibitors also have a Facebook page where they post information to keep project members up-to-date.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)

YQCA is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21. It is designed to provide a common framework for youth exhibiting animals to ensure they are prepared to provide proper care for their animals and produce a safe, wholesome product for consumers.

• Web-Based Modules: YQCA is a set of web-based modules required for youth showing beef, sheep, meat goats, and swine at the Trempealeau County Fair and dairy at the State Fair.
• Age-Appropriate Content: The modules are age-appropriate and different each year, covering topics like animal welfare, food safety, and character education.
• Certification Requirement: Youth must complete the YQCA module for their age by July 1 to be eligible to show at the fair if it is a requirement of their project.
• Cost and Access: The cost for YQCA is $12 each year, and the program is accessible online, providing flexibility for families.

Educational Requirements:

Livestock projects also require additional educational requirements so youth can show their animals at the Trempealeau County Fair. The deadline for these requirements is set by the committee and the Fair Board. These additional educational requirements can be completed by attending workshops. You need to fill out the ‘Educational Events Form’ found on the Forms and Applications page and turn it in to the Livestock Auction Committee by July 1st.

Trempealeau County Shooting Sports Program

The Trempealeau County Shooting Sports program is an exciting opportunity that could be offered to youth in Trempealeau County if we secure dedicated volunteers. We’re currently seeking individuals who are passionate about shooting sports and willing to become certified leaders to help bring this program to life.

Different categories for shooting sports classes could be offered if we have certified shooting sports volunteers in those specific areas. Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports leaders can be certified in a variety of disciplines, including: archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle, and shotgun.

Program Details (Dependent on Volunteer Availability)

With sufficient volunteer support, we would be able to offer archery classes here in Trempealeau County, typically taking place in the winter months (between January and March), with registration in late fall to early winter. We would aim to provide two different archery programs, a fundamentals class for learning and practicing the basics, and an advanced class for more experienced archers. These classes would likely take place from 1 PM to 4:30 PM on Sundays at the Ettrick Rod & Gun Club and generally run for 6 weeks.

The Fair Shoot could be the last event of the program, week 7. Before youth could participate in the Fair Shoot, the Trempealeau County Fair would require them to pay their $7 entry fee. Payment can typically be submitted online by going to the Fair Website, choosing ‘More,’ and then going to the ‘Fair Store’ to find the correct category.

How to Get Involved

We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring the Trempealeau County Shooting Sports program to life! If you are interested in becoming a certified shooting sports leader or learning more about how you can contribute, please reach out to us. Your support could make a significant difference in offering these valuable opportunities to the youth of Trempealeau County.

Contact Information:

Shooting Sports is a volunteer-led project. Currently, Trempealeau County is looking for a couple of volunteers to lead the program. Trempealeau County has all the equipment and excited youth; all we need is you! If you or someone you know is interested in teaching archery and other life skills, please contact Andrea, the 4-H Program Educator, for more information.

• Email: andrea.rippley@wisc.edu
• Work Phone: 715-538-3451

Becoming a Shooting Sports Leader:

A Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader can be certified in the following: archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines. Leaders may only teach in the discipline in which they are certified. An adult leader cannot provide hands-on or safety instruction without a certified leader supervising the range. To become a shooting sports leader, you must first complete an online workshop to get certified. Next, you will participate in an in-person training for the discipline of your choice. For more information about becoming a shooting sports leader, workshop overviews, and the workshops offered, check out the Wisconsin State 4-H Shooting Sports website.

The certification workshops do cost money to attend, and some other steps need to be completed to be a 4-H volunteer. Please speak with the 4-H Program Educator in Trempealeau County to let them know that you are interested and get more information about ways to fund the workshop and other steps that need to be completed.

Helpful links:

• Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports
• Certification Workshops