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May 13, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
Wow, it really heated up this week in Wisconsin! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May 3-9 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week so I wanted to share some information with you.
The past year, discussions about mental health issues entered the realm of public discussion, breaking stigmas, as celebrities and politicians took to the internet to speak about their experiences and struggles—many of which have come to light due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental health issues can be extraordinarily isolating, and even as we fight against the stigma of speaking up on these issues, lack of public education can make it difficult for families to find the help they need for their children.
Child and adolescent psychiatrists play a crucial role in society, tending to the mental health of youth, supporting communities in times of disaster, responding to traumatic events, and so much more. All of this helps keep our communities happy, healthy, and safe, and AACAP is proud to represent the child & adolescent psychiatry community.
I hope you have a great week.
Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office) 920.210.3080 (cell)
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4-H Summer Camp
Youth who completed grades 3-8 are
invited to attend Dane County 4-H
Summer Camp
Session 1: July 25 - 28, 2022
Completed Grades 3-5
Session 2: July 28 - 31, 2022
Completed Grades 6-8
$210.00 - Dane County 4-H Member
$260.00 - General Camp Rate
Includes all supplies, meals and snacks. *Financial Assistance Available
Drop off and pick up at Upham Woods Camp
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Achievers (Leo Panetti) It was decided that the club will promote dairy at the Waupun Vet Clinic’s event in June. The club discussed cleaning up Peachy Rd at a different time since we already cleaned up the flower beds and some families were going to clean up the cemetery after the meeting.
Leipsic (Owen Hemling) Owen Hemling reported on donating socks to eagle's wings nursing home. Julia Bates moved to plant flowers at At Home Again nursing home in May.
Juneau Victorians (Cassidy Wittnebel) Club skating will be at the Watertown Skate Express in April. Dairy Party will be in June, members interested in being the ambassador should fill out the worksheet and be prepared to read their welcome statements at the May meeting.
Volunteers Wanted! The 4-H Leaders Association is seeking a few adult and older youth volunteers to serve on the 4-H Silent Auction Committee. The 4-H Silent Auction Committee organizes and runs the annual 4-H Silent Auction during the Dodge County Fair August 17-21. For more information on this fun, leadership opportunity, please contact Marie Witzel marie.witzel@wisc.edu or Tracy Malterer tmalterer@co.dodge.wi.us
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| Older Youth SPARK Opportunity!
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Apply for a Dodge County 4-H Endowment Fund Grant!
Who can apply? Any Dodge County 4-H member and/or leader can apply on behalf of his/her Dodge County 4-H club; any Dodge County 4-H subcommittee or group; Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association, Inc.; and/or Dodge County Extension agent.
DEADLINE TO APPLY JUNE 30, 2022
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Dairy Promotion Funds Available to ClubsThe Dodge County Dairy Promotion Committee and Wisconsin Women for Ag sponsor funding for 4-H clubs and groups to host dairy promotion events in their communities. This handy packet includes funding request forms, report forms, contest score sheets, and financial report.
DEADLINE TO REQUEST FUNDS: JUNE 1, 2022
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Volunteer at the Dodge County Dairy Brunch!
Times available for the Dairy Education Booth, table busing, and more! Sign up and be a part of the Dairy Brunch Bunch!
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2022 4-H Fashion Revue
4-H'ers are invited to participate in the 2022 Fashion Revue. All 4-H members in the clothing, crocheting, knitting, Cloverbud, Consumer Savvy, and Exploring projects are invited to participate in the upcoming multi-County Fashion Revue.
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Summer Archery Dates
The schedule is set for our summer archery meetings on Monday's beginning June 13th through July 18th 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Horicon Bowmen Club. No meeting on July 4th. We will meet outside of the club house in Horicon as our meeting will be outdoor shooting. We will still have equipment for the kids to use if needed.
We will be hosting our own competition this year at the Bowmen on July 23rd. Please contact Eva or Jessie Lynch at evalynch@live.com if you are interested in helping. Link to the entry forms are HERE.
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4-H DAIRY JUDGING RESOURCES(There’s also an app available for Android and Apple users)
Please use the resources for further explanation of cuts and how classes are scored. Questions? Please contact Kari Behling at 608-444-2441.
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Apply for a Youth Dairy Grant Today!
The grant funds are to be utilized to purchase a dairy animal (any breed) to grow a youth’s dairy herd. $500 grants are available for the 2022 program. Grant money is made available through proceeds from the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction, held each year at the Dodge County Fair. Deadline to apply June 1, 2022.
Youth Dairy Project Education Card
Questions about Dairy Project Education Cards or grant application? Contact the Dairy Youth Advisory Committee at dodgecountydyac@gmail.com or call Extension Dodge County at 920-386-3790.
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Share Basis Calf Project
Would you like to own a registered Holstein female? Or earn savings bonds by caring for a project heifer? If so, the Holstein Association Share Basis Calf Project is for you!
Objectives of the Share Basis Project:
-To promote interest in registered Holsteins among youth
-To provide club members an opportunity to build equity in registered Holstein by providing the feed, labor & care involved in raising a calf
-To provide a high-quality calf for members with limited fund who wish to purchase an animal through the project
-To encourage members to learn recommended methods o feeding, training, showing, breeding, advertising and merchandising of registered Holsteins.
-To provide a learning experience for youth in the economic and business of dairying. Standard forms for feed records, pedigrees, contracts and agreements are required to hel provide this experience.
Eligibility Qualifications include:
1. One year 4-H/FFA Dairy project [include showing at Fair]
2. Must agree to keep required records
3. Must have parents’ consent
4. Must fulfill terms/conditions of contract
5. Members must have a dairy home farm herd or be sponsore by a dairy farmer [keep the calf on a dairy farm –daily care would be by member]
6. Member must reside in Dodge County
7. Member must join Jr. Holstein Club and parents are asked to join Dodge County Holstein Association
8. Top rated exhibitor of Share Basis Calf will be one of the Dairy Auction participants
SEND STATEMENT OF INTEREST WITH NAME, CLUB/CHAPTER, EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER TO: dodgecountydyac@gmail.com
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Goat Project Meetings
May 24 Sheep Barn, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
June 28 Sheep Barn, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
July 26 Sheep Barn, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
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Rabbit & Cavy Project Meetings
May 23 Small Animal Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds (6pm Cavies/7pm Rabbits)
June 27 Small Animal Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds (6pm Cavies/7pm Rabbits)
July 25 (CAVIES ONLY) Small Animal Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 6pm
July 28 (RABBITS ONLY) Small Animal Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
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Poultry Project MeetingsContact Dan Schwandt, Poultry Project Leader at schwandtdutch@aol.com or 920-763-8030.
- May 19 7pm - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
- June 16 7pm - Small Animal Building @ Fairgrounds
- July 21 7pm - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
- September 15 - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
On March 14, officials confirmed avian flu virus in a Jefferson County flock. Extension poultry specialist Ron Keane spoke on WI Public Radio about avian flu, biosecurity practices, and issues facing poultry farmers. LISTEN HERE
IMPORTANT UPDATE!: Ron Kean, Poultry Specialist, from WI Dept. of Ag, Trade, & Consumer Protection has officially suspended all poultry shows, exhibitions and swap meets statewide through May 31, 2022.
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BlueRibbon Online Fair Entry Open!The BlueRibbon Online Fair Entry system for the Dodge County Junior Fair is OPEN! 4-H'ers can enter up to 20 exhibits in the Dodge County Junior Fair in project areas that they are enrolled in. For Junior Fair Entry information, please visit the DODGE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR webpage. DEADLINE TO ENTER FAIR ENTRIES IS JUNE 10, 2022.
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Fair Stand Schedules!
Check with your Club's General Leader to sign up for shifts in the 4-H Cream Puff Stand, 4-H/Farm Bureau Food Stand, WI Women for Ag Ice Cream Stand, 4-H Promotion Booth, and 4-H Fish Pond. There are times available for everyone to volunteer! Contact your club's General Leader for times.
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Youth Tractor Safety Offered at Arlington June 20-24
A Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification course will be offered in Arlington at the Ag Research Center. The course is in-person, June 20-24. To register, you can click on the link below.
https://uwmadison.eventsair.com/youthtractor/register/Site/Register
This course is not being planned by Dodge County Extension. If you need additional information, please reach out to Jim Versweyveld at (920) 342-3180 or jim.versweyveld@wisc.edu
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LGBTQIA+ Learning Opportunity for 4-H Volunteers
Did you know that LGBTQ youth are not inherently prone to suicide risk because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, but rather placed at higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society? Imagine feeling confused, isolated and not accepted for who you are and who you know you are supposed to be. Now more than ever, it is critical that we support and ally for our LGBTQIA+ youth in 4-H. Show them that they are not alone in their struggle for equality, inclusion, and acceptance.
Join the MSU Extension and 4-H LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Team’s presentation by Owen Bondono, 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Owen (pronouns: he/they), teaches 9th grade English at Oak Park High School (MI). He identifies as transgender and bisexual. Owen will share his own story as someone who is queer and has experience in the way schools and youth groups can be unwelcoming from multiple facets. He will discuss the kinds of environments current LGBTQIA+ teens are facing and how this adversely affects their mental and physical health. Owen will also discuss strategies that can be used with young people to make them feel supported.
4-H’ers deserve a welcoming, loving world and you can be a part of making that happen. Join us for this virtual (Zoom) presentation on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. ET. Zoom link and password will be sent out prior to the event via email.
Registration for LGBTQIA+ Learning Opportunity for 4-H Volunteers is open. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 23, 2022.
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Thunder's Hair Virtual Book Reading & Activity Plan
The Wisconsin Virtual Learning Community invites you to join us for a FREE virtual book reading, discussion, and connection to learning. This session is for any adults who work with youth, whether in the classroom or outside the school day. All participants will receive access to the shared resources and 20 lucky participants will receive a FREE copy of the book!
Join us on Monday, May 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. via Zoom to:
● Learn about a new book, Thunder’s Hair
● Meet the Author and learn the inspiration behind the story
● Book Reading, Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre
● Hair braiding activity overview, Sofie Teller-Cloud
● Early Childhood Response to story/activity, Dr. Candy
The Thunder’s Hair activity plan uses a simple braiding activity to teach youth about:
- The beauty and importance of braided hair for Native Americans
- The essence of mind, body, and spirit in each braided strand of hair
- How to help stop bullying
The activity is based on the book, Thunder’s Hair, by Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre. Recommended for youth in grades K-3
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- May 16 Youth Livestock Education Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds 7pm
- May 19 Poultry Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds 7pm
- May 23 Cavies Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds 6pm
- May 23 Rabbit Project Meeting, Dodge Co F981372airgrounds 7pm
- May 23 Dog Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds, 6:30pm
- May 24 Goat Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds 7pm
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