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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, September 1, 2023
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| Office Closed Monday, September 4
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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 Fall Kick-Off Committee Seeking HelpThe date for the kick-off is Wednesday, October 4, 6:30 pm at the UWO Fond du Lac Campus. If interested in helping plan the Kick-Off. The committee is meeting on Thursday, September 14 from 5:30-7:00 pm at UWO Fond du Lac Campus. Please email Tracy.
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| Pick Up 4-H Projects at Gallery & Frame Shop
2023 Gallery Award pieces are showcased at the Gallery & Frame Shop, 94 S Main St, in historic downtown Fond du Lac. Items may be picked up any time during business hours at the Gallery & Frame Shop. Below is a schedule for the Gallery and Frame Shop. If you have any questions, please call 920.921.1144 or email galleryframe@sbcglobal.net
Closed Sunday 9/3 through Tuesday 9/5
Open Wednesday 9/6 - Friday 9/8 10 am - 3 pm
Closed Saturday 9/9 through Monday 9/11
Open Tuesday 9/12 & Wednesday 9/13 10 am - 3 pm
Back to regular hours
Thursday 9/14 - Friday 9/15 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9/16 10 am - 1 pm
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| WI 4-H Arts Camp Counselors Applications Due Sept 5Do you enjoy creating art and want to share your passion with others? If so, we have the perfect thing for you! Become an Arts Camp Counselor! You will be responsible for planning the camp, guiding youth, and creating memories with members! Counselors must be in grades 9-12 and looking to become youth leaders. The campers will be in grades 6-8.
If this is for you, APPLY NOW by clicking here!
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Awards and Recognition
Community Service Awards for Clubs and Individuals Service to the community is a fundamental principle of 4-H. We will recognize individual youth and clubs who have taken leadership in 4-H community service efforts. Up to two youth in grades 5 - 8 and up to two youth in grades 9 - 12 (grades are based on the grade the child was in at the start of the 4-H year, October 1, 2022) will be recognized at the Annual 4-H Achievement Program. Top placing clubs submitting applications will be recognized. Recognition will be given in 2 categories: large and small clubs. Top-placing clubs will have funds donated by the Fond du Lac County 4-H Leader Association in their club’s name, to the agency for which the club did community service. Applications are found at: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/awards-scholarships/ and are due to the Extension Office by the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 5).
Apply for the 2023 4-H Key Award
The Key Award is the highest state 4-H award earned by members who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their 4-H club and community. Youth in grades 11-13 are eligible to apply. Up to 4 recipients from Fond du Lac County can be selected. To be eligible for an award, you must turn in a completed application by September 15 and interview. You can find the application at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/travel-experiences-a/. Details on other opportunities can also be found on the website listed above.
Adult Volunteer RecognitionIt is time to nominate 4-H volunteers and businesses to be recognized for their contributions. There are four categories: 1.) 4-H Alumni - given to an individual who, at one time, was a 4-H member and currently shows much support for the 4-H Program. Two to four (2-4) awards may be given annually. 2.) Meritorious Leader - given to an individual who was not a 4-H member; however currently shows much concern and responsibility as a 4-H Leader (i.e. not 4-H Alumni). One to two (1-2) awards may be given annually. 3.) Friend of 4-H - given to an individual, business, or group from the community that has shown much support for the 4-H Program in a variety of ways. One (1) award is given annually. 4.) 4-H Volunteer of the Year (less than 10 years of service) Lifetime Volunteer of the Year (10 or more years of service) - given to individuals who have done an outstanding job of volunteering. Here is a link to the application form: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/ awards-scholarships/#volunteer. They are due September 1.
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| September:
Labor Day Office Closed - September 4Record Books Due to Office- September 5, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Awards Due- September 15, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Record Books Review Day- September 9, 8:30 am, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Teen Leaders Association- September 25, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
Funding & Award Interviews- September 25, 5:00-7:00 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
- September 26, 6:00-8:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
LEGO Club- September 26, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
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