July 30, 2025
Marie's Message
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Dear 4-H Families,
On August 5 communities across the countries are celebrating National Night Out.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more. You can learn more about this event at https://natw.org
It is exciting to see 4-H clubs throughout the county getting involved in this event. It is a great opportunity to promote Dodge County 4-H and clubs in your neighborhoods!
Another reminder, the AmeriCorps members have a number of programs going on early this month, make sure to check out the newsletter and get signed up. Now is also the time to get registered and plan to visit UW Madison’s College of Ag and Life Science in August!
Have a great week,
Marie
Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
UW Extension - Dodge County
920-386-3790
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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If clubs or groups have items to share, send them by noon on Monday to be included in that week’s issue. Anything received after 12 p.m. Monday will be considered for the following week.
With all of the changes in the Extension Office, Please send any 4-H or youth development related emails to marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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Let’s get those reports wrapped up together—with less stress and a lot more support. There will be two opportunities for drop-in AFR assistance:
Join the always-helpful Karen Weihert:
📍 Where: Art, Drawing & Painting Section in the Youth Building
📅 When: Entry Day -- Tuesday, August 12th
⏰ Time: All day!
Visit Marie—here for you, as always:
📍 Where: Extension Office in Juneau
📅 When: August 21st
⏰ Time: 1pm - 4pm
✅ What to Bring:
Your financial books
Your paperwork
Any questions you have!
The forms are due on August 29th to the Extension Office in Juneau. Please send us an email if you are needing some assistance with any of the Annual Financial Report Forms. Let’s get those reports done—together! 🍀
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Wisconsin 4-H wants to highlight and reward our vast group of volunteers around the state. No matter the role or time they give each volunteer plays a role in the success of our programs. Three new awards have been developed to recognize outstanding volunteers in your county programs.
- Emerging Volunteer of the Year – 1-5 years of service
- Outstanding Club Leader of the Year
- Outstanding Project Leader of the Year
Qualifications
- Must be an active 4-H volunteer; and current on all required volunteer trainings and screenings
- Selection is based on the evaluation of the volunteer around the Thriving Models:
- Sparks
- Belonging
- Relationships
- Engagement
How to Apply
- Application Form
- Photo (to use for media release)
- Completed Essay Questions
- Letter of Recommendation (from another volunteer, youth member, Extension staff member)
Applicants will use 4-HOnline to apply for the State 4-H Volunteer Awards. All materials must be uploaded to the site in a PDF format. Application Deadline: August 1st. For more information please visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/state-4-h-awards/
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| Remember to turn your Summer Reading Challenge forms in at the Fair!
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Dodge County 4-H Recycling Program is looking for volunteers for upcoming Fair events and work days. We are looking for help collecting and sorting recyclables at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. Volunteers can earn event admission, food coupons, and $ stipends depending on the event and hours of volunteer help. Any person Ages 8 through Adults can volunteer. Please contact Melissa Lake for more details or to sign up. 920-382-9605 or JuneauVictorians4H@gmail.com
Upcoming Event Dates/Times (approx. 1 hour work):
July 31 - Antique Power Show (Burnett) Set Up (4-6p)
Aug 1 - Antique Power Show (Burnett) (8a)
Aug 2 - Antique Power Show (Burnett) (8a)
Aug 3 - Antique Power Show (Burnett) (8a & 3p)
Dodge County Fair Recycling:
Sun, Aug 10th: Organize Recycling supplies & Set Up (12-4p)
Aug 13-17th: 7-9am Collection and 11-1p Sorting
Mon, Aug 18th: 8-9am Collection & Take Down; and 9a-12p Sorting
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Do you have a skill, passion, or project you'd love to share? The 2025 Wisconsin 4-H Fall Forum is looking for presenters to lead hands-on workshops or host interactive learning stations at this year’s event, happening October 31–November 2 at the Green Lake Conference Center. This is a great opportunity to inspire youth and adult volunteers from across the state!
📝 Submit your idea by August 15 and help spark learning and leadership in the 4-H community! Workshop & Interactive Station Application Form 👇
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4-H & UW-Madison CALS Garden and Greenhouse Day-August 20, 2025 |
Join CALS, Dodge and Dane County 4-H for a day in the Allen Centennial Garden and the DC Smith Greenhouse. Learn about plants, soil science, and horticulture and take a small plant or craft home with you!
Date: August 20, 2025
Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Where: UW-Madison Campus
Who: any youth, 5th grade and older, who is interested in learning more about plants! (Adults and parents are invited to join and participate as well.)
Cost: Free
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Volunteers Are Needed for Food Stands at the Fair |
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Sign up now to get first choice
It's necessary all youth do their part to contribute to the overall function of showing dairy during the Dodge County Fair. Be sure to sign up for a 30-minute slot. Duties include picking up manure in the show ring during the show.
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Rules
As we approach county fair, it's a good idea to review "Department 101 – Dairy Cattle" in the "2025 Dodge County Fair Junior Premium Book.
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| Invite your vendors to the dairy auction
Youth dairy exhibitors are encouraged to send auction brochures and personal letters to your farm and home vendors, inviting them to attend the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction on Sunday of the fair and place a bid in support of local youth in agriculture. Feel free to print copies of the brochure.
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General questions? Contact DYAC via e-mail: dodgecountydyac@gmail.com
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AUGUST
12 - Junior Fair Entry Day
13 - 17 Dodge County Fair
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In Case You Missed It . . . |
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
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
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