April 28, 2023
Marie's Message
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*FINAL CALL for Tri-County 4-H Camp
We are excited to have 43 campers, counselors and adults registered to attend our Tri-County 4-H camp in June at Camp Lakota. I know we have had a few questions about registration. After you sign up in 4-H Online, you should complete the health form and send your registration fee to the Extension office in Dodge Co. When we receive it, we approve you in 4-H Online and you get a follow up message with packing lists and more. We anticipate sending you more information in May.
Camp Counselors from Dodge County include: Emma Adsit, Veronica Richards, Allyson Roberts, Evelyn Schwoerer, and Sara Witzel. Adult Staff includes Chuck Crave, Eva and Jessie Lynch, Jason Luedtke, Heather and Jessica Rynearson, Lisa Schwartz, and Penny Seaver. Cliff, one of the camp directors at Camp Lakota is a Waukesha County 4-H Alum, worked at Upham Woods and is now at Camp Lakota. We are all looking forward to seeing Dodge County members at camp this summer!
The camp counselors met last weekend and planned a fun movie themed camp experience. From an all-camp scavenger hunt, to nightly s'mores, to themed cabins, to swimming, to gaga ball - this camp will have it all! Don't delay, register today!
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 extended to April 28th! Please make the check payable to: Dodge County 4-H and mail to 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
If you have questions, feel free to contact me.
Marie
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Marie Witzel | 4-H Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
UW-Madison Extension Dodge County
920-386-3790
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- Dodge County Junior Fair Market Livestock Identification - Saturday, April 29th; MAS will be holding a request, tag pick-up, or DNA envelope drop-off for Market Beef, Sheep, Swine and Feeder Beef identification for the Dodge County Fair. Location: Administration Building.
- Tri-County 4-H Camp Lakotah - Last call to sign up!
- Dodge County Dairy Brunch Volunteer registration is open. The Annual Dairy Brunch is Sunday, June 4th.
- 4-H Summer Intern & Fair Entry Clerk positions open
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Front: Jacob Adsit, Sawyer Zillmer,
Back: Vivian Lichty, Joshua Roberts and Bethany Torkelson.
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All systems GO >>> Timothy Golder II
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4-H Summer Intern Position
Posting Date: April 12, 2023 Application Review Date: May 1, 2023 - Position Open Until Filled Department/Location: UW Extension/Administration Building
Reports to: UW Extension Department Head
Status: Part Time Seasonal (June – August) Approximately 32 hrs/week
Special Instructions: Cover Letter & Resume required with application
This position will be responsible to the 4-H Youth Development Educator programmatically and to the 4-H Program Assistant, Family Living Educator and Agriculture Educators on projects and activities in their field.
Scan the QR code below for the Dodge County job posting!
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Market Livestock IdentificationTag requests may be made to 920-386-3790 starting April 17th.
The Dodge County Meat Animal Sale Committee will be identifying Youth Market Beef, Market Sheep, Market Swine and Feeder Beef for the Dodge County Fair between Monday, April 17 and 4:30 pm on Friday, May 5, with an in-person request and pick-up day on April 29th. Junior Fair Market Beef, Sheep and Swine will be identified through tagging, DNA collection, and a 2023 Google Exhibitor/Family registration form. See the 2023 Junior Market Livestock ID letter HERE.
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RC AirplanesDodge County recently received a donation of RC airplanes. I am looking for anyone that may have knowledge about RC and who may be interested in the airplanes. Please email me at marie.witzel@wisc.edu to inquire. Thank you, Marie.
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2023 Dodge County Dairy Brunch
Gault Valley Farms, W1970 Adams Rd., Neosho
The Dodge County Dairy Brunch is Sunday, June 4th. The sign-up for volunteer workers is open in Sign-Up Genius at the link below! Contact Brenda Conley at dodgecountydairy@gmail.com for more information.
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Dodge County 4-H Member Experience Applications
Summer Academy June 19-22, 2023 for 7th-10th grade
Youth will have the opportunity to sign up for one of seven different track options for Summer Academy. Check out track descriptions and registration information HERE.
Registration opens April 1 - 30, 2023. Cost $350.
National 4-H Congress November 24-28, 2023 for 9th-12th grade.
Registration opens May 1, 2023. Cost ~$1,350
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Registration extended to April 28th! Consider coming to camp! It’s going to be a great time, for sure!
Registration has been extended to April 28th! Register in 4-H Online. Cost is $200; which includes food, lodging & supples. Please make the check payable to: Dodge County 4-H and mail to 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039.
Camperships are available and many clubs offer financial support to attend.
Contact Marie Witzel, 4-H Youth Development Educator at marie.witzel@wisc.edu or 920-386-3790 with questions.
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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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Area Animal Science DaysRegional animal science educational opportunities are available to Wisconsin 4-H members. This is a series of two day-long events held around the state in June. Youth members in beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects will work on their decision making skills and knowledge of animals through judging and grading experiences.
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May 18 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
June 26 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
July 24 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
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Goat Project Meeting
May 25 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
June 22 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
July 27 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
August 12 | 8 AM - Pen Set-up at the Fair
Any questions may be directed to leader April Doll at 920-219-1953.
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Dog Project members have been emailed a project letter with meeting and training information!
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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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Part-Time Entry Clerk Position Available
There is an opportunity available to be the Entry Clerk for the Dodge County Junior Fair. This is a flexible part-time position beginning as soon as possible and going through the Fair. The position will be housed in the Administration Building prior to the Fair.
It is a paid position. This person will be responsible for working with the online entries and entry fees, printing the summary sheets for the superintendents, printing the entry tags and judging sheets, entering results, running publicity and DATCP reports, printing checks, and other entry-associated tasks.
If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Sally Schoenike, Dodge County Fair, at dodgecountyfair.wi@gmail.com or call 920-988-7797.
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