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June 24, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
It is hard to believe we are almost to July! With the July 4th holiday coming up, we are going to take a break on the Friday Focus on 4-H - there will be no 4-H newsletter on Friday, July 1st. I wish you all a safe and wonderful July 4th weekend.
A couple of reminders:
- MAS Pre-Sale meeting is Monday, June 27th in the evening. There is also a Beef Fitting Clinic earlier that day.
- Dogs, Rabbits and Goats have scheduled meetings. Watch the Horse Facebook page for a meeting as well.
- Tuesday, June 28 is the last state 4-H Photography zooms. It has been a great learning opportunity from 4-H leaders/photography judges.
- As 4-H clubs meet in July, please remember that June 30 is the end of the fiscal year so you should start planning for club audits of the Treasurer's books. Information on forms will be emailed to General Leaders after July 5.
I hope you have a great week.
Marie Witzel
4-H Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office)/920-210-4080 (cell)
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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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Hats Off...
to 4-H Junior and Senior Dairy Judging Participants Vivian Lichty, Junior (Hyland Prairie) and Mary Zwald, Junior (Leipsic) and Ian Spoke, Senior (Portland Boosters) who have earned a trip to the 2022 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest! The three individuals are invited to the 2022 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest to be held at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds in Fond du Lac in conjunction with the State Ayrshire show on Monday, August 1, 2022. Congratulations!
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Camp Counselors Wanted for Dodge County 4-H Sparks Camp!
Older youth in grades 8 and up. Do you have something you’re passionate about? Want to share your passion with younger youth? Sign up to teach a session at Dodge County 4-H Sparks Camp August 2, 2022 at Discher Park in Horicon. Sessions can be anywhere from 30-60 minutes based on the activity. Campers are 5-10 years old so plan activities accordingly.
Please reach out to Heather Rynearson either at (920)-386-3790 or email hrynearson@co.ddoge.wi.us Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 to sign up to be a counselor.
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Register for the 4-H Fun Run!Do you love to run? Do you love to walk and talk with friends and family? Do you love wearing green? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, register to participate in the Dodge County 4-H Fun Run/Walk 5K and “GO GREEN” with 4-H!
WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 2022
WHERE: Dodge County Fairgrounds – Commercial Building
TIME: Registration Check In 8:00am; Race Begins at 9:15am
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Youth Livestock Project
Youth Livestock project members that are enrolled in 4-H, FFA or other approved Dodge County youth groups, are able to find information on Education Opportunities, Market Livestock Identification, YQCA and the Dodge County Meat Animal Sale Committee at the Extension Dodge County Youth Livestock Project webpage.
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Beef & Sheep Fitting Contests
Beef & Shep Fitting Contests will take place on Tuesday, August 16 at the Dodge County Fair. Participants are requested to sign up by July 1st. Questions? Contact Andy Neff 920-382-5552 or neffandy@hotmail.com or Josh Voigt 920-210-1647 or hickjv@gmail.com.
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Dairy Exhibitor Information - Animal Identification - DUE JULY 16th
As you know when Junior Fair Dairy exhibitor did the County Fair Entries, they didn't have to enter the animal information right away. Since the fair isn't until August, this gives us a little more time to make decisions. But we do need the specific DAIRY ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION & INFO by July 16th.
Below is a link to enter your information. Exhibitors need to submit each animal individually. Any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee at dodgecountydyac@gmail.com.
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Goat Project MeetingsJune 28 Sheep Barn, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
July 26 Sheep Barn, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
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Rabbit & Cavy Project MeetingsJune 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
For questions, email docorabbits@gmail.com
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Poultry Project MeetingsContact Dan Schwandt, Poultry Project Leader at schwandtdutch@aol.com or 920-763-8030.
- July 21 7pm - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
- September 15 - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
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4-H Silent Auction Baskets
Each 4-H Club is requested to provide ONE themed-basket to the 4-H Silent Auction. Please bring baskets assembled, labeled, and wrapped to the Youth Building Office on Entry Day (August 16). Please direct questions to Heather Rynearson at hrynearson@co.dodge.wi.us.
STOCK THE POND! FISH POND PRIZES NEEDED
Donations of 'FISH" are needed for the 4-H Fish Pond! Please have all prizes submitted to Jan Zander by July 25th. Contact Janet Zander at 920-382-9499 with any questions.
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Fair Stand Schedules!
Check with your Club's General Leader to sign up for shifts in the following Fair stands:
- 4-H Cream Puff Stand (1 shift left!)
- 4-H/Farm Bureau Food Stand (8 shifts open!)
- WI Women for Ag Ice Cream Stand (8 shifts open!)
- 4-H Promotion Booth (1 shift left!)
- 4-H Fish Pond (All Filled!)
There are times available for everyone to volunteer! Contact your club's General Leader to sign up for a shift!
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Dodge County Pig Pal Spectacular Show Returns to the Dodge County Fair on Sunday, August 21, 2022
“Pig Pals” is a great leadership and learning opportunity for Junior Fair swine exhibitors. We partner youth and adults with different abilities, 7th grade and up through adulthood, with one of our senior swine mentors, and our swine youth experts teach their participant how to get ready and show their pig in the show ring. After working together as partners and learning about their pig, the new participant will walk and show their pig in the show ring.
We are welcoming our swine exhibitors, their families and swine leaders, to help make this show a success. We are looking for barn safety throughout prior to, during the show and in the holding rings, water “cooler” squirters and photographers throughout the event starting at 9:15 am and finishing show about 11:00 am.
We are also looking for participants to join this fun event. If you know someone please have them fill out an application at the Extension Office or they can contact the Pig Pals committee to get one. Deadline to register is JULY 25, 2022
The show starts at 10:30 AM on Sunday, August 21st, and it would be great to have lots of people In our CHEER section, even if you are not in the Swine or Livestock projects!
This is a great leadership and learning opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Please email Mary Pat Boschert at billboschert@gmail.com or call or text her at 920-382-7943 If you want to volunteer for one of our fun jobs. And you’ll get a great Pig Pals t-shirt too for working!
Pig Pal Steering Committee:
Andy Boschert, Mary Pat Boschert,
Becky Doman, Shawn O’Donovan
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WI STATE FAIR YOUTH EXHIBITS:Calling All Creative, Artistic, & Crafty Youth!
🖌 Arts & Crafts
🛠 Mechanical Sciences, Woodworking & Natural Resources
📸 Photography, Black and White
🖼 Photography, Color
🧵 Textiles & Home Furnishing
Entry Deadline: Monday, July 25 – 5 pm
*New for 2022* - County Fair Judge’s Favorite award: The Judge’s Favorite award is given to County Fair project exhibits of outstanding quality. Judge’s Favorite award-winners are eligible to advance to Wisconsin State Fair with no entry fees.
Projects no longer need to be exhibited or selected at a Wisconsin County Fair/District Fair. Review the entry information or submit your nominations here.
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- June 27 Beef Fitting Clinic, 4:30pm W9120 County Rd S, Beaver Dam
- June 27 4-H Dog Project Meeting, 6:30pm Fairgrounds
- June 27 MAS PRE-SALE Meeting, 7:00pm Fairgrounds
- June 27 4-H Rabbit Project Meeting, 7:00pm Fairgrounds
- June 28 4-H Goat Project Meeting, 7:00pm Fairgrounds
- June 30 4-H Endowment Grant Application Deadline
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