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Rosendale 4-H Members showing off their painted pots and flowers for Mother’s Day.
Front row: Sadie & Morgan Foth
Back row: Eli Curtis, Eve Clark, Levi Clark, Emer Curtis
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Rosendale 4-H Club: May 3, 2026 |
Submitted by Reporter, Eli Curtis
The Rosendale 4-H Club met on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Peace Lutheran Church.
We started the meeting by painting pots and planting flowers for our moms for mother’s day. We continued the meeting with the pledges. Next, we had roll call. Then, we had the secretary’s report and skipped the treasurer report.
For old business, Eve Clark, Levi Clark, and Eli Curtis talked about attending the 4-H Dairy Cattle Fitting & Showing Workshop at Vir-Clar. Eve Clark reminded members the Curtis family will work on the Silent Auction Basket with a John Deere theme and a $50 limit. Eve Clark also reminded seniors that the Fond du Lac County 4-H Scholarship applications are due May 15 and also for older members to continue to think about applying for trips this fall.
For new business, Eve Clark introduced Tracy Kiefenheim, the Fond du Lac County 4-H Extension Agent. Eve Clark talked about the sandwich workshop planned for May 16 from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Fond du Lac County Campus with a cost of $10 per youth. The archery project begins meetings this week, so see the newsletter for dates and times. Eve Clark told members to watch the 4-H Newsletter for information about 4-H Day Campus. This year’s topics are Around the World, Cloverbud Day Camp, Cardboard Camp, Art Day Camp, Foodie Camp, Lego Camp, and STEM: Wizarding Day Camp. A 4-H Youth Leader will be leading a drawing cat workshop on Saturday, May 16. See the newsletter with opportunities for participation from cloverbud through 13th. A new family fair orientation is again being offered. This is an opportunity to learn how to enter exhibits, learn dates to remember, and understand how judging works. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Rec Center. Foods Revue registration is now open. The event is scheduled for June 17 at 6 p.m. with a theme of cherries. The Fair Book is available online. This means you can start thinking about what you would like to bring to the fair. Watch the newsletter for fair entry sign-up to open. Fair entries are due on June 17 at 11:59 p.m. We handed out raffle tickets to families today. Members are asked to turn them in at this meeting, bring them back to the meeting in June, or make arrangements with Ashley separately. The raffle ticket sale profits go back to the Adult Leaders program that supports 4-H programming throughout Fond du Lac County. Cloverbud members also received their pumpkin seeds at the meeting. Cloverbuds are encouraged to plant the seeds to see how large, odd shaped, colorful, or unique you can grow your pumpkin for the contest in October.
Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church. We will be making coasters for dad.
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Let your imagination take the wheel! |
Enter your creation in the Statewide LEGO Build Challenge by June 1st at go.wisc.edu/96x8z9! This month's theme is Vehicles. Youth members and adults are encouraged to share their designs and be eligible to win some great prizes.
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- Swine/sheep/goat barn pen set up - Saturday, June 27 at 7am
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Mandatory Fair Meeting - Sunday, July 12 at 3pm OR Tuesday, July 14 at 3pm
- Barn Display Setup - Sunday, July 12 and Monday, July 13
- A Special Final Drive - Saturday, July 18 - Sign up here
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Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 6:30pm
Cloven-View
Evan & Taylor Schrauth
W4495 Co Rd H, Fond du Lac
Questions? Please contact your coaches:
Chad Ryan - 920-960-1449
Matthew Kramer - 920-838-0201
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| New Family Fair Orientation
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A new family fair orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00pm. Topics covered include: entering projects at the fair, important dates to remember, how judging works at the fair, and answering any questions families may still have. If interested, please register by Friday, May 29 so we know how many people to expect: go.wisc.edu/tv23f5
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Register Now for the Foods Revue! |
Wednesday, June 17 at 6 pm at Marian Stayer Center
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| Now Hiring: 4-H Summer Intern |
Spend Your Summer Making an Impact!
We’re hiring a PAID 4‑H Summer Intern to help plan and lead exciting summer programs throughout Fond du Lac County!
If you love working with youth and want real-world experience in Positive Youth Development, this opportunity is for you. 4‑H knowledge is a plus—but not required!
Funded by the Fond du Lac County 4‑H Leaders Association
Apply Here before May 26!
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What will the future look like and how will YOU shape it? |
Imagine it’s the year 2076—America’s 300th birthday. What role do young people play? What does it look like when youth are truly heard, leading, and making change? We want your vision. Using AI, illustrate what you envision youth empowerment will look like 50 years (2076) from now.
Youth empowerment is all about using your voice, building leadership skills, and making a difference; right now and into the future. It’s young people working alongside adults to create positive change in their communities.
Think big. Think bold. Think about the future YOU.
Ask yourself:
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- What does it look like when someone is truly involved in their community?
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How can young people take action and be civically engaged?
- What problems are youth solving in 2076?
- How are youth leading, speaking up, and creating change?
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Contest Awards: Five $50.00 gift card prizes will be disbursed to contest winners.
For contest guidelines and to enter, visit https://go.wisc.edu/2x2za3. Submission deadline is June 5.
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| Do you know an outstanding volunteer in your club or county? Nominate them for the Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Awards!
There are three categories - Emerging Volunteer (1-5 years of service), Outstanding Club Leader, and Outstanding Project Leader.
Nominations are open in 4-H Online until August 1st. Application details are available at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/state-4-h-awards/
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Are you Graduating from 4-H? | Youth in grades 12 and 13, one year out of high school, please fill out this survey!
Save the date - Sunday, July 19, 2026
Please register for the 2026 Graduation! Graduation will be celebrated at 2 pm on the Sunday of the Fond du Lac County Fair on stage in the Expo building.
To have an accurate program and materials, we ask you to fill out the survey. Thanks!
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Small Animal Project Rocky Rococo Fundraiser |
Come support the small animal project by ordering Rocky Rococo's! On Tuesday, May 19 from 4:00-7:00 pm, a portion of sales will go to the Small Animal Project. Dine-in, carry-out and delivery all count! This event takes place at the Rocky Rococo's on Johnson Street in Fond du Lac.
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2026 4-H Photography Contest |
Congratulations to Eleanor Eilertson for earning an honorable mention for her photo "New Beginnings" in the 2026 statewide 4-H photography contest!
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Archery Project Meetings - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm at Izaak Walton League
Dog Project Classes - Thursdays, 5pm at FDL Co Fairgrounds Rec Center
Deadline for County 4-H Scholarships - May 15
LEGO Club - May 26, 6:30pm, Fond du Lac County Campus
Junior Master Gardeners - May 28, 4pm, Fond du Lac County Campus
Giant Pumpkin Growing Workshop - May 28, 5-6pm, Fond du Lac County Campus
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