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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, April 7, 2023
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Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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4-H Dairy Judging Practices Start April 13The first two dairy judging practices are set to go, next week! Open to all 4-H members 3rd grade to 13th, learn more about dairy judging and try out your skills at the Area Animal Science Days Dairy Judging Contest in June! Learn to judge a class of 4 dairy animals and then have your results compared to an official judge!
The first 2 practices are set:
- April 13th | Great Northern | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- April 25th | Joe Loehr | W1237 Old Town Hall Road, Mt Calvary | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Can't make a practice but still want to participate? Or have questions? Contact Joe Loehr at joeloehr75@yahoo.com!
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NEW Summer AcademyWisconsin 4-H and UW-Madison Extension are excited to announce a new student opportunity: the Summer Academy!
This program is open to 4-Hers currently in grades 7-10 and will be held from June 19-22, 2023 on the UW-Madison campus. Students will be able to experience life in a residence hall, with the chance to build lifelong friendships with other students from across Wisconsin.
The theme of the inaugural Summer Academy is “Exploring Your WHY,” with the goal of providing students the resources to discover pathways to their futures. There will be chances to learn about higher education from UW-Madison and Madison College, as well as career discovery and networking opportunities.
Students will be able to choose from 7 SPARK tracks to learn what it takes to have a career or hobby in a field that fits them the best. These tracks are:
- Arts & Communication
- Leadership & Civic Engagement
- Agriculture & Animal Science
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
- Human Services (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health)
- Construction & Trades
- Hospitality Management & Culinary Science
During the event, there will also be fun activities and entertainment from the Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council, the Wisconsin 4-H Drama Company, and more!
Registration is open, keep an eye on this page for more information to come! We can’t wait to see 4-Hers from all of your counties this June!
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Fibers of our Future- Weaving Series
Explore your Sparks in Art & STEM!
Register for the Fibers of our Future-Weaving Series here: https://go.wisc.edu/u9nz46. Sessions are aimed at those 5th grade and up. They were developed by Helloloom! Creator and professor, Marianne Fairbanks, UW-Madison STEM outreach specialist, Tom Zinnen, and 4-H Program Educator, Rachel Hart-Brinson. Each session will build on the previous one, but you will have access to a recording to watch the ones you may have missed. Supplies will be sent to you or your County’s Extension Office after registration closes April 27. Thanks to a Baldwin Grant, there is no cost for this program!
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2023 Volunteer Week4-H thrives on the generosity of our volunteers. Help us show appreciation for these outstanding individuals by recognizing a specific 4-H volunteer in the county.
Participate in a number of ways:
Submit a photo of that volunteer in action! (4-H related photos only please)
Submit a quote
Record a short video of yourself
- Thank you “insert volunteer name”
- 4-H Club
- Why do you want to thank the volunteer?
- What has that volunteer done for you, the 4-H project or group, the 4-H club, county, etc.?
We encourage you to submit a recognition by the 2023 National Volunteer Week, April 16 – April 22. Recognitions submitted prior to April 16 will be shared to social media throughout National Volunteer Week to celebrate our 4-H volunteers. Submissions entered afterward will still be used to celebrate volunteers throughout the year and at volunteer events.
Submit your volunteer shout-out through this Google Form.
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Volunteers Needed for Adult Leader Food Stand Committee
Adult volunteers are needed to serve on the Adult Leader Food Stand Committee. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jennifer Ladwig at jaladwig73@hotmail.com.
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Fond du Lac County 4-H Raffle
The 4-H Raffle Committee is looking for help with securing donations for the annual raffle. It would be very much appreciated if each club could please acquire at least one raffle prize. Please get raffle prize information to ann.kaiser.fdl@gmail.com, phone 920-238-5311, by April 14. Most of our prizes are mailed out to the winners, so certificates/gift cards work out the best.
The raffle tickets will be distributed to clubs at the April 26 Adult Leaders Meeting. The raffle drawing will take place at the Adult Leaders Meeting on August 23. This is a primary source of money to build programs for our 4-H youth.
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Adult Leaders Annual Spring MeetingThe 2023 spring adult leader meeting will be Wednesday, April 26, 7 pm via Zoom or in person. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/rYHLZzQdRmUQTimx5. Zoom information will be sent out a few days before the meeting. You can submit questions you have ahead of time when you register.
There is still an open position on the board with District 1: Alto All Stars, Brandon Tanagers, Spring Valley, or a county leader. JoAnn Critchley served two consecutive terms and was not eligible for reelection. If you know of an adult in a District 1 club who would be a great board rep, please encourage them to reach out! I would be more than happy to answer any questions they may have.
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| Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Nominations Now OpenNominations are now open for induction into the 2023 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame! The Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame is established to recognize 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, and national levels. You will find the nomination form at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wisconsin-4-h-hall-of-fame/. Review the criteria on the website for more details on requirements. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 19, 2023.
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| April:
Dog Obedience Classes
- April 13, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 20, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 27, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
Fox River Valley Cat Show
- April 16, Noon-4:00 pm, Winnegamie Dog Club, Menasha
Teen Leaders Association Meeting
- April 24, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room & via Zoom
LEGO Club
- April 25, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Adult Leaders Association Meeting
- April 26, 7:00 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Camp & Via Zoom
Small Animal Project Meeting
- April 27, 6:00 pm Rec Building Meeting Room
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