WASHINGTON COUNTY 1

EDUCATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE 2

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Fair Park June 3, 2014 4

West Bend, WI 7:30 a.m. 5

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Present: Raymond Heidtke, Donald Kriefall, Marilyn Merten, Timothy Michalak, and Michael 7

Parsons (arrived at 7:32 a.m.). 8

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Also Present: Finance Director Susan Haag, Community Development Educator Paul Roback, 10

Nutrition Education Coordinator Renee Vertin, Fair Park Accounting Manager Ruth Dzemske, 11

Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elaine Motl, and County Clerk Assistant 12

Gina Duck. 13

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Chairperson Kriefall called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and read the Affidavit of Posting. 15

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MINUTES 17

Moved by Ms. Merten, seconded by Mr. Heidtke to approve the minutes of May 6, 2014, as 18

presented. Motion carried. 19

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Mr. Parsons arrived at 7:32 a.m. 21

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AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT 23

Appearance: Fair Park Executive Director Sandy Lang 24

Ms. Lang presented the Fair Park financial reports through April 30, 2014, and introduced new 25

Accounting Manager Ruth Dzemske. 26

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Moved by Ms. Merten, seconded by Mr. Heidtke to accept the Agricultural and Industrial 28

Society financial report through April 30, 2014, as presented. Motion carried. 29

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AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 31

REPORT 32

Appearance: Fair Park Executive Director Sandy Lang 33

Ms. Lang reviewed the May 2014 Fair Park Monthly Usage Report and reported on recent 34

activity, including new staff and Fair preparation progress, and extended gratitude to the UW-35

Extension’s Animal Science Committee for their generous donation of animal pens and other 36

related equipment at Fair Park. Ms. Lang will contact Scott Schmidt regarding the proposed 37

expense for additional sewer and water hook-ups for vendors at Fair Park. 38

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CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU REPORT ON TOURISM ADVERTISING 40

AND PROMOTION 41

Ms. Motl reported on the CVB’s advertising campaign, recent conferences attended to promote 42

Washington County tourism, and other recent activity. 43

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CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PRESENTATION: DISCOVER WISCONSIN 45

Ms. Motl shared a video of the Washington County segment of the recent Discover Wisconsin 46

television show’s Ice Age Trail episode, which features four counties/communities along the 47

Education & Culture Committee June 3, 2014 2 of 2

trail. The episode aired twice in April, will air again twice this year, and is available for viewing 1

online. 2

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UW EXTENSION WISCONSIN NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM UPDATE 4

Ms. Vertin presented on the Germantown Food Pantry and her efforts to educate its clients on 5

topics relating to nutrition, food safety, and effective use of food items offered at the food pantry. 6

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UW EXTENSION WISCONSIN NUTRITION EDUCATION ANNUAL AGREEMENT 8

Ms. Vertin provided an overview of the Agreement, and requested that the Committee continue 9

the County’s support of the program by contributing physical space and shared direct and 10

indirect costs and resources. 11

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Moved by Mr. Michalak, seconded by Ms. Merten to approve the Wisconsin Nutrition Education 13

Program (WNEP) Washington County Agreement Letter for the period of October 1, 2014 14

through September 30, 2015. Motion carried. 15

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UW EXTENSION EDUCATORS’ MONTHLY REPORTS 17

Mr. Roback presented the 'Program Highlights' of June 2014, which reviews recent programs and 18

events in the areas of Community Development, Agriculture/Agribusiness, Family Living, 19

4-H Youth Development, and Nutrition Education. 20

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Moved by Mr. Heidtke, seconded by Mr. Parsons to accept the UW Extension Educators’ 22

Monthly Reports. Motion carried. 23

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NEXT MEETING DATES AND TIMES 25

The next meeting of the Education and Culture Committee is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 26

July 1, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. in Room 3224 of the Public Agency Center. 27

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ADJOURNMENT 29

Moved by Mr. Michalak, seconded by Mr. Heidtke to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 a.m. Motion 30

carried. 31

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Brenda J. Jaszewski, County Clerk 35

COMMITTEE REPORT

To: Education and Culture Committee

From: Deb Martz, Assistant Facilities Manager

Date: 8/5/2014

Re: Fair Park Asphalt Replacement Project

POLICY QUESTION:

Should the Education and Culture Committee authorize additional funds for the Parking Lot

Replacement project?

DISCUSSION:

In May 2014, the ECC approved additional funds to the Capital Improvement Funds for $60,000

for the completion of Parking Lot 5 at Fair Park. At the time, more investigation was required to

make a well-informed decision on the best approach to properly complete the project. The

committee recommended proceeding with the bidding process after the investigation was

completed.

After a site inspection, it was determined that quite a bit of water was still present in the soil

under the parking lot. The County Engineer, Scott Schmidt recommended that we add over-

excavation and the installation of GeoGrid in the sub base to stabilize the parking lot. The

alternates listed on the bid tab estimate 75% of the parking lot needing the GeoGrid.

The bid tab shows the results of that bid. The lowest base bid is $142,417.90. That is $2,417.90

over the budget amount previously approved of $140,000.00. In order to complete the project

properly, an additional $80,00 would only be needed if all of the subbase is in poor condition and

both alternates are needed.

A resolution would be needed to authorize additional funds to be transferred into the 2014 CIP

budget from the Reserve for Jackson Sewer Assessment Fund.

COST:

$80,000 transferred from the Reserve for Jackson Sewer Assessment Fund to the Fair Park

Capital Improvement Fund for the Fair Park parking lot replacement project

ATTACHMENTS:

Bid Tabulation from RFB #FM14-24

RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to authorize the County Attorney to draft a resolution authorizing the transfer of $80,000

from reserves in the Jackson Sewer Assessment Fund to the 2014 Fair Park Capital Improvement

Fund for the Fair Park parking lot replacement project, and forward the resolution to the Finance

Committee and County Board.

Submit this form in WORD format to the County Clerk’s office at least TEN DAYS prior

to the Committee meeting WITH the Committee Agenda Preparation Form. Email to:

Brenda Jaszewski

Linda Doro

Mary Lemke

Patty Hoerig

Washington County

Bid Tabulation

Project/Bid: RFB #FM14-24 Fair Park Asphalt Replacement Project

Due Date & Time: July 23, 2014 until 2:00 PM CT

Bidder Bid

Bo

nd

Base B

id U

nit

Pri

ce S

ch

ed

ule

Inclu

ded

Base Bid Total

# Days to

Complete

the

Project

Alt #1 - Over-

Excavation Unit

Pricing Per

Cubic Yard

Alt #2 - GeoGrid

Unit Pricing Per

Square Yard Su

bsta

nce

Ab

use

Ack

Ad

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1

Warranty Info

Provided -

Labor/Workman-

ship, Materials &

Other 3 R

efs

Alt 1 -

Extended

Totals

Base Bid + Alt

1 Extended

Alt 2 -

Extended

Totals

Grand Total

Base Bid plus

Alts 1 & 2

Extended

Poblocki Paving x Yes $128,352.00 21 Not Provided Not Provided x x 1 Year x Not Provided Not Complete Not Provided Not Complete

Payne & Dolan Inc x Yes $142,417.90 - $32.95 $4.50 x x 1 Year x $41,187.50 $183,605.40 $16,875.00 $200,480.40

Parking Lot Maintenance Inc x Yes $194,140.00 25 $49.00 $6.90 x x 1 Year x $61,250.00 $255,390.00 $25,875.00 $281,265.00

Recorded By: Roy Hartmann Date:7/23/14

Dept. Head Signature: Date:

Submit this form in WORD format to the County Clerk’s office ONE CALENDAR WEEK PLUS 3 WORK

DAYS prior to the Committee meeting WITH the Committee Agenda Preparation Form. Email to:

Brenda Jaszewski

Linda Doro

Mary Lemke

Patty Hoerig

COMMITTEE REPORT

To: Education & Culture Committee

From: Paul Roback, Community Dev. Educator & Dept. Head

Date: August 5, 2014

Re: Change in Out of State Travel Request

POLICY QUESTION: Should the Education & Culture Committee approve a change in out of

state travel for UW-Extension Family Living Educator, Carol Bralich, to attend the Association

for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) Research & Training Symposium from

November 18-21, 2014 in Bellvue, WA?

DISCUSSION: As part of the 2014 budget process, Carol Bralich received approval to attend

the annual conference of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science

(NEAFCS) in Lexington, KY. The approved budget amount was $1,000. In lieu of attending the

NEAFCS conference, Carol is requesting out of state travel approval and use of the $1,000

budgeted funds to attend the annual AFCPE Research & Training Symposium from November

18-21, 2014 in Bellvue, WA. Carol is requesting the conference change because her proposal

has been approved by AFCPE and she will be co-presenting a concurrent session entitled:

Breaking Barriers to Improve Financial Capability with Incarcerated Audiences. The AFCPE

symposium is an opportunity to have an educational program reviewed by national peers, who

are both within and outside of the university setting. Additionally, attending this conference will

provide professional development that will enhance Carol’s financial programming in

Washington County.

FISCAL EFFECT: No net change in the 2014 budget. The current $1,000 in approved funds

for the NEAFCS conference will instead be used to attend and present at the AFCPE Conference.

Additional funds are to be provided by the UW-Extension East Metro Region and UW-

Extension’s Financial Team.

ATTACHMENTS: Revised Out of State Travel Form and the 2014 AFCPE Research &

Training Symposium Schedule.

RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the change in conference attendance request for

UW-Extension Family Living Educator Carol Bralich to attend the Association for Financial

Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE ) Research & Training Symposium from November

18-21, 2014, in Bellvue, WA, instead of attending the National Extension Association of Family

and Consumer Science (NEAFCS) in Lexington, KY.

Hyatt Regency Bellevue|900 Bellevue Way NE |Bellevue, Washington, 98004  

 

2014 AFCPE® Research & Training Symposium Schedule Wednesday, November 19, 2014

2:00pm-3:30pm AFCPE® Career Task Force/Welcome Session

3:45pm-4:30pm Constituency Breakouts

4:45pm-6:00pm General Session/Keynote

6:00pm-7:00pm Welcome Reception & Networking

Thursday, November 20, 2014

7:30am-9:00am Breakfast & Business Meeting

9:15am-10:30am Examining Financial Education: How Literacy and Interventions Affect Financial Behaviors | Billy Hensley, NEFE

10:45am-11:35am Concurrent Session 1

11:35am-1:00pm Break (lunch on own)

1:00pm-1:50pm Concurrent Session 2

2:00pm-3:15pm Poster Session

3:30pm-4:20 pm Concurrent Session 3

4:30pm-5:45pm Translating Financial Well-being Research into Practice: A Conversation | Anita Drever, CFED

5:45pm-7:00pm Networking Reception

Friday, November 21, 2014

8:00am-9:50am Concurrent Session 4 & 5

10:00am-11:50am Concurrent Session 6 & 7

12:00pm-2:45pm Awards Luncheon & College Affordability and Student Debt| Mark Huelsman, Senior Policy Analyst at Demos

AFCPE® 1940 Duke Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.684.4484 x 5 Fax: 703.684.4485 Email: conference@afcpe.org

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Sarah J. Groskreutz4‐H Youth Outreach Coordinator

Program GoalsP id     f   i t t   th th h t W hi t   Provide a safe environment to youth throughout Washington County

Advocate 4‐H Youth Development to underserved audiences Lead enriching activities for community youth with an emphasis 

on 4‐H Project areas

Programs Offeredg Summer Parks Program Summer Reading Program Gateway Academy Safety Town

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7 Weeks New 4‐H Project Theme each Week

6 Locations throughout Washington County (number)= average number of youth at program Tuesday

▪ Hickory Park in Jackson (15)▪ Regner Park in West Bend (25) 

Wednesday▪ Arbor Trace Community Apartments (14)

Th d Thursday▪ Community Park in Slinger (12)▪ Veterans Park in Hartford (37)▪ Woodlawn Park in Hartford (49)

Themes feature Life Skills Handout

Handout

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Getting Acquainted Gamesg q

Elbow Tag

Toilet Tag

Live Wire

Car Wash

“Around the World in 60 Minutes”

Chinese Caligraphy

Mexican Ojo de Dios

African AmpeChildren's Game

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“Just Clowning Around”g Juggling Balls

Balloon Animals

Acting

“Symphony in the Sun”y p y

Egg Maracas

Whole Note, Half Note (Red Light, Green Light)

MUSIC Bingo

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Scavenger Huntg Meals on Wheels Placemats Planting Marigolds

Week 6

Dairy and Cows

Week 7

Relay Games

E l i Evaluations

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496 Educational Contacts Ages 3‐15

New Partnership with Jackson Parks and Recreation Department

New Location at Arbor Trace Community Apartments

**Educational contacts are “as of 7/23/14”

7 Weeks of Literacy Instruction

Take a Book! Each youth received one book per week

United Way Hartford Resource Center Wednesdays 6:00pm‐7:30pm 

Continued partnership with Casa Guadalupe Education Center

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WEEK 1‐A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER

WEEK 2‐MUD!A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER

Financial Literacy

MUD!

Rhyming Concepts

WEEK 3‐HARRY’S HOUSE

WEEK 4‐OPUESTOSHARRY S HOUSE

Counting/Measurement

OPUESTOS

Opposites Spanish 

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WEEK 5‐I WILL NEVER NOT EAT A TOMATO

WEEK 6‐PERFECT SQUARE

Healthy Eating/Staying Active

PERFECT SQUARE

Shapes

Average of 14 Youth per Nightg 4 p g

Ages 3‐14

55 Educational Contacts

**Educational Contacts are “as of 7/23/14”

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July 14‐18 at West Bend West High Schooly 4 g

26 Youth Participated

Three one hour sessions

Communication Communication

Team Building

Reflection

One Day Program held at County Line School y g yin Germantown

86 4‐6 Year Olds Three One Hour Long Sessions on Safety 

Farm Equipment/ATV Safety

Ch i l S f t Chemical Safety

Animal Safety

Helmet Safety

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At the end of each session youth enjoyed an ice cream treat donated by the Washington County Dairy Promotion Board!

Summer Outreach Programs gives extra g goutlets for youth leadership

21 Youth Volunteers

Many multiple weeks and sessions

D t d   H   Donated 92 Hours 

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Partner with Germantown Parks and Recreation through Summer Kids Club Program

Arbor Trace Apartments development

Summer 2014 Parks Program Themes Correlation to 4-H Life Skills

Wheel Education and Culture Committee Meeting

August 5, 2014

7:30 am

Week 1: 4-H and YOU!

Hands: Teamwork

Heart: Social Skills, Cooperation, Sharing, Communication

Health: Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Self-Responsibility

Head: Problem Solving, Decision Making

Week 2: World Culture

Hands: Responsible Citizenship

Heart: Empathy, Accepting Differences, Social Skills

Health: Managing Feelings, Character,

Head: Learning to Learn

Week 3: Clowning

Hands: Teamwork, Marketable Skills

Heart: Sharing, Wise Use of Resources, Critical Thinking

Health: Managing Feelings, Self-discipline

Head: Planning/Organizing, Learning to Learn

Week 4: Music

Hands: Contributions to Group Efforts, Teamwork

Heart: Sharing, Communication

Health: Character, Stress Management

Head: Learning to Learn, Resiliency

Week 5: Gardening/Service Learning

Hands: Community Service/Volunteering, Responsible Citizenship

Heart: Sharing, Concern for Others, Social Skills

Health: Self-Responsibility

Head: Service Learning, Learning to Learn

Week 6: Cows

Hands: Responsible Citizenship, Teamwork

Heart: Sharing, Cooperation

Health: Disease Prevention

Head: Wise Use of Resources, Learning to Learn

Week 7: Olympic Games

Hands: Contributions to Group Efforts, Leadership, Teamwork

Heart: Social Skills, Cooperation, Communication

Health: Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Personal Safety

Head: Goal Setting, Problem Solving

UW-Extension - Washington County

333 E. Washington Street - Suite 1200

West Bend, WI 53095

Phone: 262-335-4477 - Relay: 711

Fax: 262-335-4863

http://washington.uwex.edu

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST

Tues., Aug 5th Washington County HCE Annual All Member

Potluck Picnic, Jackson Park, Jackson-5:00 pm

Tues., Aug 5th 4-H Day at the State Fair, Wisconsin State

Fairgrounds Central Park, starting at 2:00 pm

Wed., Aug 6th Casa Reading Program Celebration-Hartford

United Way Resource Center, Hartford,

6:00 pm- 7:30 pm

Wed., Aug. 13th 4-H Summer Volunteer Help Appreciation Get

Together, Public Agency Center, 6:30-8:00 pm

Tues., Aug 19th 4-H Open House, Washington County Fair Park,

Small Animal Building,-4:30pm-7:30pm

SEPTEMBER

Mon-Wed., Sept, WAHCE State Conference, Lakewoods Resort,

8Th to 10th Cable, WI

Program Highlights

August 2014

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Paul Roback-Department Head 262-335-4480

“Extending the knowledge

and resources of the

University of Wisconsin to

people where they live and

work.”

Donald Kriefall

Ray Heidtke

Marilyn Merten

Timothy Michalak

Michael Parsons

EDUCATION AND

CULTURE

COMMITTEE

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,

including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

In May 2014, Paul and Carol became certified Real Colors®

facilitators. Real Colors® is a dynamic workshop experience that

increases participants ability to recognize their strengths and the

strengths of others, build rapport quickly with others, understand how

others process information, and how to their communication to connect

with others.

The new Administrator of the Washington County Planning and

Parks Department contacted Paul to facilitate Real Colors® to build

rapport among department staff and to improve communication. Paul

and Carol facilitated a 2.5-hour session with 19 department staff.

Through evaluation, 100% of participants agreed or strongly

agreed that the workshop increased their ability to recognize their

strengths and the strengths of others, 72% increased their ability to build

rapport quickly with others, 89% increased their ability to understand how

others process information and 72% increased their ability to modify their

communication to connect with others. 100% evaluated Paul and Carol’s

facilitation of the session as good or excellent.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have been busy

manning a booth at the West Bend Farmers Market. This is an opportunity

for them to answer the public’s gardening questions on many topics,

including vegetable disease and insect issues, indoor plant concerns and

landscape topics. This is also a good chance for them to network and

promote the Master Gardener Program, helping to identify others who

could be interested in being a part of this fine group of knowledgeable

volunteers. The Master Gardener Plant Health Advisors have also been

answering questions and educating the public. A central e-mail account,

monitored by the volunteers, serves as the primary form of

communication for these volunteers.

State Fair: While the County Fair and the educational projects that

lead up to it are UW-Extension’s primary focus, as the advisor to the Youth

Dairy Group, Alan facilitated their State Fair entry process. This year, ten

youth participants are choosing to take their dairy animal projects on to

the next level at State Fair.

WNEP Educator Ana kicked off a 6-week nutrition education series

to children in the West Bend and Hartford Summer Playground Program

with a lesson on food safety. Younger children learned the length of time

needed to properly wash hands, while the older were able to state the

importance of preventing cross-contamination and cooking foods to the

correct internal temperature. Prior

to instruction, 64% (35 of 55) of

youth were able to answer a food

safety question correctly;

afterward, 91% (50 of 55) were

able to respond that before making

a sandwich, they should wash their

hands first. In this photo, Hartford

youth learn about balancing energy

in (food) with energy out (physical

activity).

AGRICULTURE / AGRI-BUSINESS

Alan Linnebur 262-335-4477

FAMILY LIVING EDUCATION

Carol Bralich 262-335-4479

4-H Camp Builds Life Skills –The 2014 4-H Summer Camp

program engaged 47 youth campers, 10 youth staff, and 13 adult staff.

The group traveled to the Upham Woods Environmental Education Center

in Wisconsin Dells for an immersive five day experience. Camp sessions

included environmental education, crafts, swimming, canoeing/kayaking,

archery, stargazing, hiking, and more.

Brianna implemented a new follow-up evaluation process for

camp. Each year, evaluation data is gathered from the youth participants

while they are at camp. This year, an additional evaluation was offered so

that parents could provide feedback on their child’s camp experience

after the campers returned home. Out of 18 respondents, 15 parents

said that they had witnessed their child progressing in life skill

development because of participation at 4-H camp. One parent wrote,

“My daughter gained confidence in being able to be away from us and

take care of her own needs – a HUGE life skill!” Data gathered from the

parent and camper evaluations will be used to strengthen the camp

program next year.

Family Financial Education Series - In partnership with Casa Guadalupe,

Carol taught a series of workshops on financial capability building in

Hartford. The first bilingual workshop provided an opportunity to explore

various techniques and financial tools to efficiently manage family

spending plans. At the end of the session, 8 out of 9 participants stated

that they planned to complete a budget plan or review and update their

current plan. The second financial workshop focused on understanding

credit reports. Procedures and the value in obtaining a free credit report

once per year, per credit bureau at www.annualcreditreport.com were

discussed. After learning the impacts of payment history, credit usage

level, and minimum payments, participants stated that they would strive

to “pay more than the minimum payment requirement on credit card

bills”, “try not to owe (money)”, and “pay off collections”. The third

financial workshop focuses on protecting families from identity theft. At

the same time the parents are learning in the financial workshop, the

children were engaged in a summer reading program with the 4-H

Outreach Coordinator and youth volunteers.

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Brianna Stapleton Welch 262-335-4478

NUTRITION EDUCATION (SNAP-Ed/WNEP)

Renee Vertin 262-335-4841