March 17, 2023 Marie's Message
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Happy St Patrick’s Day!
I received an email last night from Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly that I wanted to share with you.
Did you know that 4-H is not just for kids growing up in the country? Yes, showing animals at the local county fair is a very important learning program of 4-H, but there's so much more — for ALL kids, from rural, urban and suburban areas alike. Throughout the month of March, Fox Bros. Charity of the Month will collect donations to support local 4-H clubs in southeast Wisconsin.
4-H Clubs of Southeast Wisconsin: Dodge County 4-H, Ozaukee County 4-H, Washington County 4-H, Waukesha County 4-H
Since its beginnings more than 100 years ago, 4-H has helped millions of youths across the U.S. develop new skills, explore diverse interests, boost leadership and critical thinking skills, all while fostering a sense of confidence and self-sufficiency. They've come a long way since their first "Tomato Club” and “Corn Growing Club” in Clark County, Ohio!
Wisconsin 4-H, under the domain of UW-Extension, boasts more than 22,000 youth members and 7,000 Extension volunteers. Clubs and camps offer a wide variety of STEM opportunities, from agricultural and animal sciences to rocketry, robotics, environmental protection, computer science, and just about anything that captures a child's attention and creativity.
Research shows that 4-H members are consistently more likely to be involved in their communities, to make healthier choices, and become more civically active. Likewise, it's not unusual for kids growing up in 4-H to continue their involvement as adult volunteers because of their passion for the positive outcomes of its members and their experiences.
Learn more about 4-H (National) and Wisconsin 4-H Division of UW-Wisconsin.
Donating is easy! Next time you're shopping at your local Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly, you can help support the valuable work performed by these non-profit organizations through any of these convenient ways:
• Round up at the registers
• Donate loose change or bills into the collection bucket
Thank you for strengthening our community!
Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly
foxbrospigglywiggly.com
Hartland - Hartford - Jackson - Oconomowoc - Richfield
Saukville - Slinger - Port Washington - West Bend - Beaver Dam
Please feel free to contact me with questions,
Marie
Marie Witzel | 4-H Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
UW-Madison Extension Dodge County
920-386-3790
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- Dodge Co Livestock Trivia Night - Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 4 PM Doors Opens | Trivia starts at 6 PM. Location: Waterloo High School, 813 N. Monroe St., Waterloo. Questions, please contact Eric Salmi at either 920-988-1817.
- Dairy Jeopardy - Monday, March 20th @ 6:30-7:15 PM. Location: Dodge County Administration Building Auditorium. 4H Dairy Promotion funding and dairy trivia fun. Please RSVP to Dairy Ambassador Brenda Conley ASAP to dodgecountydairy@gmail.com or (262)224-2559.
- Family Learning Day - Saturday, March 25th @ Dodgeland Schools. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Session 1 begins at 9 AM.
- Horse Project Meeting - Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6 PM | Dodgeland School Rm 312
- 4-H Demonstration Contest - Thursday, March 30th @ 6:30 PM. Location: Dodge County Administration Building Auditorium. Deadline to register is March 23rd. More info HERE. Register in 4H Online.
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Club Happenings
Portland Boosters (Emma Crave) Planning to go bowling. Demos - Mac, Ian, Fin on Dairy Game and Preston on model rocketry.
Richwood Rangers (Sam Zubke) Valentine’s day cards were delivered to Heritage Homes. April 1 will be decorate Easter cookies and dye eggs.
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4-H T-Shirt Design ContestWant to see your design on a statewide 4-H shirt? Turn in a one color design between now and March 20! You can draw your design on the form found here: https://go.wisc.edu/egj6p2 or on a blank piece of paper. Designs can be free drawn or computer designed. Designs must be original and should use the official clover. Completed designs should be uploaded to: https://go.wisc.edu/75ts32
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March Family Learning Day Session Schedule
We will see all that have registered on the 25th! You may begin checking in at 8:30 AM.
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Registration OPEN for Tri-County 4-H Camp Grades 3-6
While the weather outside may be frightful, it is a good time to start thinking about summer! Summer brings the return of in-person Summer 4-H Camp. We will be camping at Camp Lakota in Wautoma on June 14-17 with 4-Hers from Columbia and Sauk Counties. Registration for 4-H Summer Camp for grades 3-6 IS OPEN! Register for Summer 4-H Camp 4HOnline for more information. You can check out Camp Lakotah, on their website at https://camplakotah.com/
Registration is DUE April 1st. Please make the check payable to: Dodge County 4-H and mail to 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
Contact Marie Witzel, 4-H Youth Development Educator at marie.witzel@wisc.edu or 920-386-3790 with questions.
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4-H Scholarships Open!
Dodge County 4-H offers a variety of scholarships to 4-H'ers in 12th grade or alumni enrolled or will be enrolled in a post-secondary education. Check it out!
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Dodge County Master Gardener Scholarship
The Dodge County Master Gardener Association will award a scholarship totaling $1,000 to a graduating high school senior living in Dodge County, who is planning a career in some area of horticulture. Deadline: April 1, 2023.
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Dodge County 4-H Horse Project Meetings
March 27, 2023 at 6 PM | Dodgeland School Rm 312
April 27, 2023 at 6 PM | Dodge County Administration Building, Auditorium
Join Dodge County 4-H Horse & Pony on Facebook or contact Sherry Helmer at 920-210-9553 or email helmshe13@gmail.com with questions.
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WANTED: Small Animal Project Youth
Sinissippi 4-H is seeking 4-H'ers in the Rabbits, Poultry, or Goats project to host a small animal station at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Hustisford Community Library on Saturday, April 8th from 11am-2pm. Seeking baby goats, rabbits, or chicks as a part of the baby animal/small animal station. Great way to earn a point on your Small Animal Project Activity card! Please call or text Tracy Malterer, Sinissippi 4-H at 920-285-1817 to sign up with your animal by March 27.
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Introducing the 2023 Summer Academy!
Join us on the UW-Madison Campus for the new Summer Academy, June 19-22, 2023. This new Positive Youth Development program will help you discover pathways to your future. Signup to learn what it takes to have a career, or a hobby in several SPARK areas including STEM, service, leadership, arts, trades, and many more. There will be fun opportunities to build networks and friendships with folks from all over the state of Wisconsin.
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Dodge County 4-H Member Experience Applications
Summer Academy June 19-22, 2023 for 7th-10th grade
Registration opens April 2, 2023. Cost $350. Plus bussing and seminar costs.
National 4-H Congress November 24-28, 2023 for 9th-12th grade.
Registration opens May 1, 2022. Cost ~$1,350
There are three categories of ME applications indicated by the colors green, pink and yellow, (category I, II or III respectively). Fill out the category color ME form that matches the Educational choice you have registered for in 4HOnline and return it to the Extension Office Dodge County by the due date listed for each experience trip. Send this along with the initial payment of one-half the cost of the trip made payable to the Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association. The second interview date will be April 25, 2023 for Summer Academy, National 4-H Congress and Wisconsin 4-H Key Award. Applications are due to the Extension Office by April 7, 2023.
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2023 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award
Applications Due Date: April 7, 2023
Interviews Date: April 25, 2023
The Wisconsin Key Award is one of the most prestigious honors awarded to 4-H members across Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to highlight what you have accomplished through 4-H.
The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Program recognizes a select group of 4-H participants who’ve demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community.
Candidates must have passed their 14th birthday on January 1 of 2023 and must have completed at least three years of 4-H and one year of youth leadership. Selection is based on an evaluation of the candidate’s total 4-H record (membership, projects, activities, leadership, personal development and county 4-H and community involvement.) Each Key Award recipient receives a certificate, a Key Award pin and notable recognition.
The application is available on the website at: https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-trips-awards/
Questions Call or email Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program Assistant at 920-386-3790 or ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us.
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