Dear 4-H Families - 

I am excited to see over 125 participants tomorrow at Family Learning Day!  Many of you have already started registering for the March 23 Family Learning Day. 

For tomorrow please remember this is the schedule:

8:30-9:00 registration
9:15-10:15 session 1
10:30-11:30 session 2
11:30-12:00 lunch
12:15-1:15 session 3
1:30-2:30 session 4

Most people are in the session they chose unless you were emailed that it was canceled. 

The lunch schedule is later in the Focus.  However, they are trying something new: Attendees will be able to pre-order/pay for a bag lunch in the morning before the first session so they can simply pick it up at lunch. If people do not want to do that, they can simply go through the line as in past years.

Also, remember the pop up store will be available between session 2-3.  We have some new shirts that are selling for $10 each (see pictures below) Note: all shirt styles are NOT in all sizes so we have a variety to check out. Make sure you don't miss your favorite one!

Have a great week,

Marie Witzel

4-H/Youth Development Educator

marie.witzel@wisc.edu

920-386-3790

If clubs or groups have items to share, send them by noon on Thursday to be included in that week’s issue.  Anything received after 12 p.m. Thursday will be considered for the following week. The articles should be sent to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu. You can also contact the office with any questions. Thanks!

February 24 Family Learning Day EXTRAS!

Come ready to shop at the 4-H Pop Up at the February 24th Family Learning Day at Dodgeland School! 

Lunch Concessions hosted by Juneau Victorians 4-H Club will be also be available! Here is the menu:

Hot Dog $2.00

Walking Taco $3.00

Grilled Cheese Sandwich $3.00

Fresh Whole Fruit $1.00

Fresh Vegetables $1.00

Baked Goods $1.00

Water/Flavored Water $1.00

Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 Academic year are due on March 1st.  Please remember that you need to apply for each of the scholarships separately since they have different review committees.  If you have any questions about the process, contact Marie at the Extension Office.

The following scholarship applications are all due by March 1, 2024:

Check out these and other scholarship opportunities on the Scholarship Applications page of the UW Extension Dodge County Website.

Did you that at least $12,000 in scholarships will be given out by the Alpha Gamma Rho-Iota Chapter at UW-Madison?

The scholarship program is available for any juniors and seniors in high school interested in attending UW-Madison. Alpha Gamma Rho is an agricultural based social professional organization. Our ideal recipient has strong ties to agriculture. Examples of a good candidate include: intent to pursue a degree in the agricultural field, growing up/working on a farm, involvement in FFA, 4-H, showing livestock, or any other agricultural organization.  While this scholarship is targeted to those involved in agriculture, it is not a requirement. Anyone with high character traits that is deserving of the scholarship will be considered. Please pass this on to any student that might be interested. Attached in the email there is more information on the scholarship program and the application link.

Recipient finalists will be required to attend an in-person interview on the morning of Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Deadline for applications will be March 3rd, 2024.

For those of you who couldn't make it to the Dairy Promotion Trivia & Funding Information at the February Family Learning Day, here's your chance! We will be going over the 4H Dairy Promotion funding and sharing dairy promotion ideas with each other. This session is required if your club is requesting Dairy Promotion funding, with a minimum of one member from each club. Love trivia games? Then try your hand at Dairy Promotion Trivia and win some cool dairy prizes! We will be using Kahoot, so please bring a mobile device (cellphone or tablet) or we can pair you up with someone. This night also counts for 1 point on Dairy Project Member Activity Card for the Family Learning Day Session.

Please sign-up via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/N22jvv2fRr7bzSw5A by Wednesday, March 13th.

If you have any questions, contact Brenda Conley 262-224-2559 dodgecountydairy@gmail.com.

This program is geared towards newer producers (< 5 years of experience) and those who do not own beef yet but are considering it. Each class would also qualify for 1 point! Make sure you fill out the Education Verification Form to ensure you receive your point(s)!

This pilot program includes five FREE, 1.5-hour online classes that will be held from 7 – 8.30 pm on March 19, 21, 26, and April 2 and 4. Pre-registration deadline is March 11.

If you are 18 years or older and interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, we can help! We will provide new volunteers with training to ensure the safety of all youth and volunteers. The below linked trainings and a background check are required. Answers to questions about reporting and training are available on our FAQ page.

FEBRUARY

24 - Family Learning Day (Dodgeland)

MARCH

1 - Scholarship Applications Due

19 - 4-H Leaders Executive Board - 7:00pm

23 - Family Learning Day (Dodgeland)

Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Website

WI 4-H Policy Updates

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Extension Dodge County  127 E. Oak Street  Juneau, WI 53039-1329
tel: 920.386.3790    fax: 920.386.3928