Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers! 

The Fall season and the new 4-H year have officially started!  There are many great things being planned - be sure to check out all of this newsletter for details.  Enrollment is officially open, and you will find all of the information about enrollment and more in this newsletter.  I encourage you to re-enroll soon so that you do not miss out on any important information and so that you get the most out of your 4-H membership. 

Did you know that next week (October 5-11) is National 4-H week?  This is a great time to share why you love 4-H and to wear your 4-H gear!  While we do not have specific events planned for this year, I still encourage you to share your 4-H spirit! 

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2265

https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/

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October

November

Enrollment for the new 4-H year began September 4th.  I hope you are planning to join us for another year of fun, learning, and leadership!

All enrollments (and re-enrollments) will be done using the 4HOnline enrollment website: https://wi.4honline.com You will log in using the email and password from this past year.  See the Enrollment Guide on our website for more details on signing up for Door County 4-H!  https://door.extension.wisc.edu/joining-4-h/.     

Re-enrollments should be submitted before November 1st (especially those in animal projects) to ensure you are on the contact lists for your club and any project groups.  After this date, you will no longer receive updates and information if you are not enrolled. 

If you have questions on enrollment, call the Extension Office (920)746-2260 or email candis.dart@wisc.edu.  Now is a great time to invite friends to join 4-H too!

Volunteer Enrollment Information:

A huge thank you to all of our 4-H Club Leaders and Volunteers - we could not do this without you!  A few notes for anyone interested in being a volunteer for Door County 4-H:

-All returning volunteers need to re-enroll in 4HOnline by November 1st and have all background checks and trainings complete by December 1st.  This is to help ensure that all adults working with youth are approved volunteers and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our 4-H members and our volunteers!  

-Volunteer trainings have been updated!  There is now one required training for all new and returning volunteers that must be completed each year.  This can be accessed in your 4HOnline account.  If you need a paper version, please reach out to the Extension Office.  If you watch the training with a group, please let Candis know so that we can ensure all volunteers get credit for completing their trainings.  ***If you complete the training and encounter an issue, please let Candis know before taking the training again.***  

Check out the new and improved Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/projects/.  The list of projects have been condensed down into a more streamlined project list.  That means that when you enroll in 4HOnline, the project options may look different than in the past.  You can find a helpful guide that can help to determine which projects to enroll in based on past projects: https://door.extension.wisc.edu/joining-4-h/

The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Government Center, Sturgeon Bay.  If you are interested in being a part of the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association Executive Committee, please reach out to Candis at candis.dart@wisc.edu or (920)746-2260. 

Meeting minutes for the Door County 4-H Leaders Association are posted on our website at:  https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-adult-leaders-association/ 

Save the date and join us for the Door County 4-H Banquet on Sunday, November 9th!  The 4-H Adult Leaders Association is in the process of planning this event and we hope that you will all join us.  This will be a great way to celebrate Door County 4-H!  More information will be shared soon!

Calling all youth Club Officers and those interested in becoming a Club Officer!  Join us on Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 - 11:00 am in the Algoma High School Cafeteria. 

This is a great opportunity to learn about Club Officer roles, practice leadership, and learn things that will be fun to take back to your own club! 

Register here by Wednesday, November 5th:  https://go.wisc.edu/e87rva

We will end our morning with pizza!

Join us for a free workshop for Door County 4-H Cloverbud project members (Grades K-2) on Saturday, October 11th from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the Peninsula Room at the Door County Government Center.  We will be working on some fun Fall/Halloween themed projects and making a snack. 

We do ask that a parent/guardian stay with the child to assist with projects as needed. 

Registration is due October 9th so that we can ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.  Register here:  https://forms.gle/CLyviGY7et6mUvQNA  

A meeting will be held on Monday, October 20th for all Door County 4-H Club and Group Leaders.  The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Peninsula Room of the Door County Government Center.  We will be going through program updates, policy updates, volunteer enrollment and training, and any questions you may have.  

Wisconsin 4-H Clubs are invited to collaborate to imagine a delicious new ice cream flavor, and come up with an interesting flavor name.  Five finalists will receive an ice cream party for their 4-H Club.  But one of those five will win be the grand prize winner who will also receive a $500 prize for their 4-H Club.  To participate in the Flavor Creation Contest, 4-H Club Leaders can submit entries (up to 5 per club) using the online form: https://cedarcresticecream.com/4H-Flavor-Contest/.

Entries are due November 15th.  

We are excited for the  2025 WI 4-H Horse Conference at UW River Falls. You will have an opportunity to you will have an opportunity to go to the UW River Falls lab farm and experience sessions there with faculty from UW River Falls and other presenters and attend a number of rotating sessions on topics related to horses, developing your leadership skills, learning more about UW River Falls and so much more. In addition, the State 4-H Horse Association and Youth Association meetings will take place in the University Center after the conference is concluded. All members and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Registration is open until October 24th.  

https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-4-h-horse-leaders-conference/

Nominations are now open for the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame.  Any group or individual is able to submit a nomination for consideration.  The 4-H Hall of Fame provides statewide recognition for individuals and external organizations with significant contributions to the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development program on every level, preserve Wisconsin 4-H history and development, and has the potential to increase awareness of the 4-H Youth Development program. Potential recipients include 4-H volunteers, 4-H pioneers, external collaborating organizations and businesses, community leaders and retired Cooperative Extension and UW Madison Extension staff.

For more information and the nomination form:  https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wisconsin-4-h-hall-of-fame/