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April 29, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
As we close out April, I continued to learn about volunteering through attending and teaching at the National Extension Conference on Volunteerism last week. The evaluation team taught a session on the Thriving Evaluation, communicating results, and putting it into action. In addition, I was able to attend several other sessions during the conference. I wanted to share some takeaways with you. As I was attending a session on Belonging, which is part of our Essential Elements, I was reminded that our longtime families in 4-H found their belonging when they joined. The conversation was a reminder to think about what we are doing to help others feel like they belong, which is especially true after this time with Covid.
Another session held discussion about remembering why youth are in the 4-H program. It is really about helping them Thrive, along with improving our program quality. We need to ignite their sparks, create the belonging, relationships with caring adults, challenging their growth through expectations, and further youth adult partnerships by working with youth in a mutually respectful environment.
We should be focusing on Thrive throughout the youth's involvement and remember that the Fair is a part of the program. It is really a chance to Celebrate the youth learning that takes place in the 4-H program all year round.
Have a great beginning of May!
Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office) 920.210.3080 (cell)
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WI 4-H Hall of Fame 2022 Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2022 Wisconsin Hall of Fame laureate class are now open. Nomination forms and more information about the WI 4-H Hall of Fame can be found HERE. Reach out to Marie Witzel if you need help writing up a nomination or have a candidate to nominate. Nominations are due May 20. You can find an alphabetical listing of previous laureates HERE.
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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
Hyland Prairie (Harper Zillmer) The club will be selling Kwik Trip car wash cards. Tie-dying will be at Art on the Town in April. Thank you's for public servants will be made before the June meeting at 6pm.
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Apply for a Dodge County 4-H Endowment Fund Grant!
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Dairy Promotion Funding 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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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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2022 Dodge County Junior Fair Market Livestock Identification
For the 2022 youth livestock project year, the Dodge County Meat Animal Sale Committee will be identifying Junior Market Beef, Sheep, Swine projects with ear tags, DNA samples, and a Google Exhibitor/Family Registration form. Feeder Beef will be identified with tags and registration form.
ID packets (ear tags, DNA envelopes, specie paperwork) are available for pick-up at the Extension Dodge County office starting Monday, April 11th.
You will be required to request your Identification packets with the Extension office prior to pick-up at 920-386-3790.
WI State Fair US 840 tags may be used in place of Dodge Co tags if you are planning on showing at the Wisconsin State Fair, however, you will need to request and submit a DNA sample for each animal including the Google Exhibitor/Family Registration Form as outlined in the identification instructions.
DUE DATE FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022 by 4:30 PM
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YQCA In-Person Training May 9thIn person YQCA class will be held on Monday, May 9th from 7pm to 9pm at the Wesley Center, 114 Forest Avenue, Waupun. Visit https://yqcaprogram.org/ to register.
For instructions go to the "Youth and Parents" tab and you will find the directions to register. The document showing step-by-step instructions will be under the red oval "Instructor-led training help document"
You will need to register as a family and then add each child that will be attending. Once registered, you will want to navigate to the in person training. Find the May 9th Waupun location, and select that. You will need to pay the $3.00 fee online.
After attending the training, you will need to log back in and print the certificate to attach to your orange card. So please note your login ID and password.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Voigt 920.210.1647 or Sandy Salmi 920.988.5295.
All youth who exhibit beef, sheep, and swine at the Dodge County Fair will be required to complete YQCA training (YQCA does NOT count as an educational point).
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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 19th 7pm - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
- June 16th 7pm - Small Animal Building @ Fairgrounds
- July 21st 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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- May 2 Dog Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds, 6:30pm
- May 9 Dog Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds, 6:30pm
- May 9 YQCA In-Person Training, Wesley Center, Waupun 7pm
- 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 Fairgrounds 7pm
- May 23 Dog Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds, 6:30pm
- May 24 Goat Project Meeting, Dodge Co Fairgrounds 7pm
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