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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, March 31, 2023
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Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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Green Valley 4-H ClubGreen Valley 4-H members had the opportunity to visit Oakfield Elevator Co., Inc at our recent meeting. Brian Orvis, owner of Oakfield Elevator, gave us a tour of the plant. Mr. Orvis discussed how certain products and equipment are used to produce animal feed. After the tour, the club held a short meeting and enjoyed some snacks. Our next meeting will be held on April 10, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Rolling Meadows Meeting Room. A special Thank you goes out to Mrs. Schulz for helping take photos during the tour.
Owen B., Green Valley 4-H Club Reporter
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This is the profile picture of the new Market Livestock FB page.
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| Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project Updates
Market Livestock New Facebook Page:
Market Livestock has a new Facebook page. Be sure to like and follow it for updates and reminders about Educational opportunities and the county fair. Search Market Livestock Fond du Lac County.
Animal Science Virtual Educational Series-Date Changes
- March 6th has been changed to April 3rd: Reproduction Technologies in Animal Sciences
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NEW Summer AcademyThis program is open to any 4-Hers in grades 7-10 and will be held from June 19-22, 2023 on the UW-Madison campus. Students will be able to experience life in a residence hall, with the chance to build lifelong friendships with other students from across Wisconsin.
The theme of the inaugural Summer Academy is “Exploring Your WHY,” with the goal of providing students the resources to discover pathways to their futures. There will be chances to learn about higher education from UW-Madison and Madison College, as well as career discovery and networking opportunities.
Registration opens in April, keep an eye on this page for more information to come! We can’t wait to see 4-Hers from all of your counties this June!
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2023 Fairest of the FairThe Fairest will host the 2023 fair and help promote the fair at community events. Being the hostess of the Fond du Lac Fair includes introducing events and entertainment, handing out ribbons to exhibitors, interacting with exhibitors, indulging in fair food, and having lots of fun! Applications are due April 30. Interviews and the crowning event will take place on June 3.
Qualifications and expectations along with the application can be found here:
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2023 Volunteer Shout-Outs!4-H thrives on the generosity of our volunteers. Please help us show appreciation for these outstanding individuals by recognizing a specific 4-H volunteer in the county.
Participate in a number of ways:
- Submit a photo of that volunteer in action! (4-H related photos only please)
- Submit a quote
- Record a short video of yourself
Thank you “insert volunteer name”
4-H Club
Why do you want to thank the volunteer?
What has that volunteer done for you, the 4-H project or group, the 4-H club, the county, etc.?
We encourage you to submit a recognition by the 2023 National Volunteer Week, April 16 – April 22. Recognitions submitted prior to April 16 will be shared on social media throughout National Volunteer Week to celebrate our 4-H volunteers. Submissions entered afterward will still be used to celebrate volunteers throughout the year and at volunteer events.
Submit your volunteer shout-out through this Google Form.
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Volunteers Needed for Adult Leader Food Stand Committee
Adult volunteers are needed to serve on the Adult Leader Food Stand Committee. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jennifer Ladwig at jaladwig73@hotmail.com.
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Fond du Lac County 4-H Raffle
The 4-H Raffle Committee is looking for help with securing donations for the annual raffle. It would be very much appreciated if each club could please acquire at least one raffle prize. Please get raffle prize information to ann.kaiser.fdl@gmail.com, phone 920-238-5311, by April 14. Most of our prizes are mailed out to the winners, so certificates/gift cards work out the best.
The raffle tickets will be distributed to clubs at the April 26 Adult Leaders Meeting. The raffle drawing will take place at the Adult Leaders Meeting on August 23. This is a primary source of money to build programs for our 4-H youth.
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Adult Leaders Annual Spring MeetingThe 2023 spring adult leader meeting will be Wednesday, April 26, at 7 pm via Zoom or in person. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/rYHLZzQdRmUQTimx5. Zoom information will be sent out a few days before the meeting. You can submit questions you have ahead of time when you register.
There is still an open position on the board with District 1: Alto All Stars, Brandon Tanagers, Spring Valley, or a county leader. JoAnn Critchley served two consecutive terms and was not eligible for reelection. If you know of an adult in a district 1 club who would be a great board rep, please encourage them to reach out! I would be more than happy to answer any questions they may have.
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| Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open!Nominations are now open for induction into the 2023 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame! The Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame is established to recognize 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, and national levels. You will find the nomination form at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wisconsin-4-h-hall-of-fame/. Review the criteria on the website for more details on requirements. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 19, 2023.
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| April:
Animal Science Webinar
Dog Obedience Classes
- April 6, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 13, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 20, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 27, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
Fox River Valley Cat Show
- April 16, Noon-4:00 pm, Winnegamie Dog Club, Menasha
Teen Leaders Association Meeting
- April 24, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room & via Zoom
LEGO Club
- April 25, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Adult Leaders Association Meeting
- April 26, 7:00 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Camp & Via Zoom
Small Animal Project Meeting
- April 27, 6:00 pm Rec Building Meeting Room
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