Cloverbud Member: Youth, in 5-year-old kindergarten through second grade, who is enrolled a local 4-H club. Youth enroll in Cloverbuds only, not individual projects.

4-H Member: Anyone in third grade through one year after high school graduation, max age 19, who participates in a local 4-H club.

Junior Leader: 4-H member, Grades 5 – 13. As a youth leader, you can be involved on the club, county and state level. Junior leaders are asked to take an active role in teaching younger members as a project leader, committee chairperson or youth activity leader.

Club Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Historian): Youth are elected into these positions by the club, and/or are appointed by the club general leader. They plan and run the club meetings. Additional role depends on the position.

Teen Council: Teen Council members promote 4-H to community members at various community events, boards and businesses, plan countywide activities and projects.

Counselor in Training (CIT): Older youth who work together and collaborate with adults to plan summer camp throughout the year, and help run camp activities.

Leaders’ Association: Leaders’ Association supports the 4-H program in developing, organizing, and conducting 4-H programs and events through county committees. All youth and adult leaders are members of the Association.

Leaders’ Association Board of Directors: The Board is made up of 4-H members and adult leaders who are elected by the Leaders Association consisting of nine adults and youth members who will serve a two-year term. They are the decision – making body of the Association. They help develop policy and give direction to the countywide program.

4-H Educator: Provides leadership and support for the county 4-H program. Serves as the connection to Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the USDA. Shares knowledge of state and national resources, educational opportunities, and policies with the county. Utilizes a variety of delivery methods to provide resources and teach content in youth development, organization development, and volunteer development.

4-H Grade: Some events require grade limits. In that case, grade is determined as of the current school year until the first day of a new 4-H membership year September 1.

4-H Ages: Youth 5 through 19 (one year out of high school) are eligible to join 4-H.

4-H Year: The 4-H membership year starts September 1 and ends August 31 of the following year.

Club Guidelines/By-Laws: All 4-H Clubs have a set of written guidelines/rules for the operation of the club. Be sure you become familiar with your club’s guidelines early in the year.

Club Charter: All 4-H Clubs (and groups who handle funds), must submit an annual charter to the Extension program, including annual goals, educational plan, financial records, and other required elements.

Enroll/Re-enroll: You must complete registration via 4-H Online https://wi.4honline.com annually to enroll in a 4-H club and projects. Enrollment/Re-enrollment happens every year starting in September. Family membership dues are due to either your club leader or the Extension office in order to be enrolled. Some clubs may have additional club fees.

Extension: A division of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Extension is responsible for the administration of the 4-H and Youth Development program. In addition, Extension Waukesha County supports FoodWIse Nutrition Education, Health & Well-Being, Community Development, and Horticulture Education.

Extension Office: Extension Waukesha County 4-H is located in the Waukesha County Courthouse Complex at 515 W Moreland Boulevard in Waukesha. The Office is in the Administration Center (AC) in room G22. (The mailing address is 515 W Moreland Blvd AC-G22, Waukesha WI 53188) In order to visit our local Extension office, you will need to go through security at the main entrance of the Courthouse.

Project: A 4-H project is simply a topic that you want to learn more about during the 4-H year through a series of long-term hands-on learning experiences.

Project Literature: High-quality, research-based literature is provided in many project areas. It is a valuable resource to guide youth through their hands-on project learning experiences and provides teaching resources for youth and adult volunteer leaders. Available for purchase on line through the 4-H Mall http://www.4-hmall.org/.

Project Guide: The 4-H Project Guide is a brief informational guides for each project, including learning objectives, sample fair projects, learning activities, local leaders and resources.

Record Book: A binder in which a youth documents their 4-H experience that year including setting project goals, tracking financial records, and recording accomplishments and participation in activities. A record book is required to win county level awards and scholarships.

ME Forms: ME stands for Member Evaluation Form, this form is required for applying for some higher level county 4-H scholarships and awards. A copy can be downloaded from the website, turn in with record book each year. Age minimums apply.

Mandated Reporter Training: A mandatory on-line training (through 4-H online) that adults are required to complete before becoming a 4-H volunteer.

Volunteer Orientation: VIP (Volunteer in Preparation) a mandatory training that adults are required to attend before becoming 4-H volunteer.

Background Check: Required State check for all 4-H volunteers to ensure eligibility to work with youth Performing Arts Day: a competitive exhibition day in which youth are judged in various activities. This typically includes Demo Day, Showcase, Curtain Call, Public Speaking and other events.

Demonstrations: Demonstrations (demos) are an important part of 4-H projects. This is typically a 3-5 minute presentation in which a youth presents something they have learned in their project in an organized teaching presentation. Demos are a requirement to earn project medals. This is typically judged at Performing Arts Day.

Speech/Public Speaking: 4-H offers multiple opportunities for public speaking, including prepared and rehearsed speeches, impromptu speeches, and interpretive prose/ forensics. This is typically judged at Performing Arts Day.

Showcase: 4-H Offers an event similar to school sponsored solo-ensemble contest for youth to be judged in various talents including instruments, vocals and dance. This can be done solo, in duets or groups. This is typically judged at Performing Arts Day.

Curtain Call: This is a fun opportunity for youth to get together in small groups to perform a short skit. Youth may be in the same club or different clubs. Youth seek their own scripts, costumes, practice and direct with adult volunteer guidance. This is typically judged at Performing Arts Day.

Dress Revue: This is a judged event as part of the clothing project. In this activity youth sew their own clothing items and model them in a judged event. The judging in this event has less emphasis on construction of the garment and more emphasis on fir and fashion of the outfit.

Foods Review: This is a judged event as part of the foods project. In this activity youth plan a menu, table setting, and prepare an item on their menu. The judging for this event is on the total presentation of the meal.

Open House/Family Fun Night: This is a county wide open house typically held in early October in which each club and each county project has a promotional booth, usually offering a carnival style game or make and take activity. This event is open to the general public to promote 4-H and provide information to prospective new families, as well as a fun event for current 4-Hmembers to participate in.

Waukesha County Fair: The Waukesha County Fair is held on the 3rd week of July and is where 4-H youth exhibit items from their projects. The County Fair and Extension Waukesha County 4-H work in partnership. They are two separate entities.

Fair Registration: Waukesha County Fair website: http://www.waukeshacountyfair.com/, contains the listing of departments and classes in which youth can exhibit. All entries must be submitted online Waukesha County Fair website and are due in June. You may contact your general leader, project leader or the Waukesha County Fair office 262-544-5922.

Fair Entry: An individual item entered in the fair under a specific project. Premium A financial award received at fair based on the ribbon awarded. Checks are given to youth entrants usually in August or September.

Fair Tag: Each item entered in the fair needs to have a tag attached to it supplied by the county fair office. Fair tags are given to each club General Leader in June or July. Youth pick up their fair tags form their general leader, along with any fair passes they purchased in advance.

Youth in Action Stage: This is a stage at the county fair in which youth sign up to give performances. This can be a repeat performance of musical, dance, demonstrations, speeches or skits from 4-H Performing Arts Day, or can be new entries. All entries receive a participant ribbon from the fair.

Fair Silent Auction: This is a fundraiser for the Waukesha County 4-H Leader’s Association held at the county fair. Clubs, families, and 4-H friends donate items to the silent auction.

Fair Information Booth: This is an area at the county fair that contains brochures, displays and other promotions to inform the public and prospective families about 4-H.

4-H Kids Zone: This is an interactive area at the County Fair for the public in which youth can participate in hands on activities and make and take articles. Clubs, Projects, and other 4-H individuals can volunteer to lead one of the sessions.

Food Stand/Dairy Bar- Kitchen: This is the largest fundraiser for the Waukesha County 4-H Leader’s Association. Waukesha 4-H runs this concession area with food items and ice cream at the county fair. This large scale operation requires support from all clubs and families. Clubs and groups sign up for shifts to work throughout the fair. Both Youth and Parents are needed for each shift. Clubs and groups do receive a stipend for working their shifts.

Livestock Auction: Youth who show livestock at the fair may qualify to sell their product in the livestock auction, including poultry, rabbit, goat, lamb, pork, beef, & milk. Youth must follow all fair regulations for this event. Participating youth are required to help recruit potential buyers to come to the auction.

Fair Association: This is a separate membership organization that is responsible for running the fair. 4- H Families and leaders are welcome to join the Waukesha County Fair Association.

The Waukesha County Fair is where the 4-H youth display their 4-H projects and animals. Extension Waukesha County 4-H and the Waukesha County Fair are separate organizations that work in cooperation for the benefit of youth in Waukesha County. Here’s a quote from a 4-H youth:

The Waukesha County Fair is the highlight of the 4-H year. When my family first joined 4-H about nine years ago, we did not realize how important Fair is in the 4-H year. After our first Fair, we were hooked because it is such an awesome experience! The Fair week begins with two days of face-to-face judging of your completed 4-H projects. While at first this may seem a little scary, it is actually a great experience. You are able to explain to a judge your project and what you learned during the year. Then the judge can compliment you on what you did well and advise you on how to improve for future projects. Through this experience, I have received useful advice on my projects. I also was able to develop communication skills that have been useful when interviewing for internships and jobs.

For more information about how the Waukesha County Fair relates to Extension Waukesha County 4-H, visit the County Fair and 4-H page.