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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, October 25, 2024
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Members of Busy Bees 4-H Club in their Halloween costumes. There is a cowboy, an athlete, Darth Vader, a kitty cat, a jelly fish, a ballerina, a dinosaur, and a skeleton.

Busy Bees 4-H Club October Meeting

For our October meeting we had a Halloween party. We had a costume contest and a decorated pumpkin contest. The winners were awarded prizes. We also played a really fun game in which we had to carry candy on a spoon in our mouth and race across the room to fill a
basket on the other side without using our hands. It was so much fun!
- Submitted by Gabi W, Club Reporter
Pumpkins decorated by Busy Bees 4-H members
Members of Calumet 4-H Club are wearing their Halloween costumes

Calumet 4-H Club 

Calumet 4-H members enjoyed a Halloween Party for our October meeting - a great time was had by all!
Taft 23 4-H members showing their pumpkins they decorated.

Taft 23 4-H Club Pumpkin Fun

Taft 23 enjoyed doing multiple GooseChase activities as well as decorating pumpkins!
Animal Sciences written in white with a white pig on the side. There is a green background.
Back to Basics Horse Management Workshop scheduled for November 6 at 6 pm at Washington County Fairgrounds.
Small Animal Project Meeting written in white with a black rabbit, chicken, and duck with a green background. Meeting is November 12 at 6:30 pm in the FDL Fairgrounds Rec. Building Meeting Room.
Youth Leaders written in white with a green background.
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TLA members helped judge the Cloverbud Pumpkin contest.

Teen Leaders Association (TLA)

The next TLA Meeting is Monday, October 28, at 7:00 pm, at Rolling Meadows Meeting Room. Dress in a Halloween costume and bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for a chance to win a prize. There will be a potluck where everyone is bringing pasta dishes. If you haven't attended any TLA Meetings or activities yet, but plan on attending this year, please reach out to Tina Engelhardt at tina.engelhardt@wisc.edu to be put on the membership list. 
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Project Leader Training - November 12
We invite anyone interested in becoming a project leader and current protect leaders, both youth and adults, to the 4-H Project Leader Training. This training will include hands-on activities and resources available for project leaders. Youth and adult volunteers in Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties can attend. 
Register here: https://forms.gle/5Lvbhh61AiQeuXUK6.
Please indicate below which date you will be joining us:
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6-8 pm Ozaukee County, Admin Building, Auditorium, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington, WI 53074
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1-3 pm Fond du Lac County, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC), 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac 
Members of Welcome 4-H Club gather in the kitchen to do a charcuterie board.

Welcome 4-H Club to Host Free Rummage

Free rummage, yes you heard that right, everything is FREE! 4-H families, and your friends, are invited to the 31st semi-annual FREE rummage. Hosted by Welcome 4-H Club and area homeschoolers. The club is looking for people willing to donate gently used items and come shopping.

DONATIONS NEEDED. Donation set-up will be Wed, Nov. 6, 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 7, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, at Lighthouse Christian Church FDL. Shopping will be Thurs, 1:00 - 6:00 pm, for 4-H families. The general public is invited on Friday, Nov. 8, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. If you are interested in helping, or if donation times don't work for you, please contact Bonnie Buxton at bonitabuxton@yahoo.com.
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TRacy Keifenheim, Fond du Lac County 4-H Educator is holding her national award she received.

2024 National Conference Award Winner

Congratulations to Fond du Lac County 4-H Educator Tracy Keifenheim! Tracy recently attended the 2024 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professional Conference in Boise, ID. This conference focused on professional growth, networking with fellow 4-H Educators nationwide, and celebrating achievements in positive youth development.
Tracy was honored with the National Achievement in Service Award, which recognizes her exceptional leadership and impact in 4-H throughout Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin! Tracy was one of three WI 4-H Professionals to receive this award.
RSVP reminder for the County Achievement Recognition Program. Hunter green background with gold lettering and 2 white 4-H clovers. RSVP by Oct. 30.

County Recognition Program

Please make sure to RSVP to Tina Engelhardt tina.engelhardt@wisc.edu or 920-906-4623 by October 30th for the County Achievement Recognition program, so the Adult leaders have a head count for ordering the meat for the meal. Feel free to bring whatever dish to pash for the sides, desserts, or salads. 
4-H Re-enrollment is OPEN!
We would love to see you participate in the Fond du Lac County 4-H program. The Fond du Lac county deadline for returning 4-H members is Thursday, October 31 at 11:59 pm. We highly encourage youth to enroll in 4Honline as soon as possible to ensure they don't miss out on any opportunities. 
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October:

Teen Leaders Association Meeting

  • October 28, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room

Re-enrollment Deadline - October 31 


November:

Fall Forum

  • Nov 2 & 3, Holiday Inn Conference Center, Stevens Point 

County Achievement Recognition Program (Youth and Adults)

  • Nov 3, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds EXPO Center, 12:00 pm
  • Youth and adults being recognized should have received their invitations
  • Please RSVP by October 30

Project Leaders Training

  • Nov 12, Admin Building - Port Washington, 6:00-8:00 pm 

Small Animal Meeting

  • Nov 12, FDL County Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm

Teen Leaders Association Meeting

  • Nov 25, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room

LEGO Club Meeting

  • Nov 26, 6:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)

The Extension Office is closed November 28 & 29.
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Photo of Tracy Keifenheim. She has brown hair and a cream colored shirt and black sweater on. Photo of Tina Engelhardt. She has blonde hair with a black cardigan over a red shirt.
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