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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, March 8, 2024
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The 2024 Eastern Region Communications contest for Saturday, April 6 is being advertised using 4-H green, yellow, hunter green, light red, and teal accents and designs.
Painting of a green 4-H clover with blue hands and arms over it done by Sammy M.

Congratulations Sammy M!

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides support for arts and communications programs that encourage youth to develop strong leadership, creativity, and  communication skills. Each year the Foundation highlights 4-H artists through the Celebrate the Arts art contest. Of many entries, the panel of judges has chosen a winner in each of the eight categories and a Best of Show, as well as eight Honorable Mention award winners. Sammy M. from Campbellsport 4-H Club received an Honorable Mention for her painting pictured. Art created by the talented category winners is for sale for a minimum donation, supporting arts and communications programming (for more information).

About 4-H and JOANN 

4-H and JOANN Fabric & Craft Stores are partnering to ensure every kid has an equal opportunity to succeed. Through in-store donations, custom 4-H products, and digital experiences, JOANN customers and 4-H supporters are helping to empower the next generation of makers to lead lives with their hearts, hands, and minds.

Custom 4‑H fabric

Custom 4-H fabric is now available at JOANN stores or online. Click on the link below to view the fabric designs and learn how sales help create more hands-on programs for kids in local communities. Share your creations on social media with #JOANNLOVES4H.

4-H Rewards Card

As part of JOANN’s partnership with 4-H, customers can sign up for the JOANN 4-H Rewards card that they can use when shopping online or in-store. Purchases made with the JOANN 4-H Rewards card help support the opportunity for all kids to experience hands-on learning.
For more information about 4-H and Joann Fabric & Craft Stores visit 
https://4-h.org/support/corporate-foundation-support/joann-fabric-and-craft-stores/.
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Youth showing their black, black and white, and red pigs in the rink using their whips.

YQCA Sessions Offered in Person

The Market Livestock Committee has some upcoming opportunities for youth to earn points toward the auction at the Fond du Lac County Fair! YQCA will be offered on March 10th at Rolling Meadows 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. YQCA is required; you can take it in person or as an online course!  

Save the date for March 10th because we have an amazing opportunity for you to explore and learn about our incredible sheep, beef, and swine species! Join us at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course meeting room for three informative sessions. The sheep session will run from 10 am-11 am, beef from 11 am-12 pm, and swine from 12 pm-1 pm. Feel free to attend all the sessions or simply choose the ones you're most interested in! We want to cater to your interests and make sure you have a blast while racking up those points! 

Rolling Meadows Meeting Room - 560 W Rolling Meadows Drive, FDL
Market Livestock Orientation Meeting 
Market Livestock Orientation Meeting is Monday, March 18th at 7:00 pm in the Recreation Building at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds.  Remember this counts towards your educational points to be eligible to sell your animal! Please feel free to forward your points/educational opportunities to our email at fdlmarketlivestock@gmail.com.
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Cake Decorating Project Learning

Learn about Cake Decorating with youth around the state through Goosechase https://www.goosechase.com/how-it-works/playing. From March 15-May 15 we will share resources, learn from experts, and help each other build our skills! Don’t miss out, register at:
https://go.wisc.edu/w6d7v5. For additional information about the experience, please visit
https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/vlc.
**Limited supply of fondant kits and tip kits available for youth and families new to cake decorating.
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Apply for a Club Grant!

Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation has a 4-H Grant that is currently open for clubs to apply for https://mutualofwausau.com/community-involvement/.
The 4-H Club Grant was initiated to support 4-H Clubs in youth development and to promote civic and leadership responsibilities. The deadline for this grant is April 1, 2024. *4-H is not affiliated with Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation.
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March:
Summer Academy Registration opened March 1

YQCA In-Person Sessions 

  • March 10, 1:30- 2:30 pm, Rolling Meadows 

Show Pig Workshop

  • March 9, 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Green Lake County Government Center, Training Room #0914

Market Livestock Educational Sessions

  • March 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
  • Sessions: Sheep, Beef, Swine

Fond du Lac County 4-H Horse Project Educational Session 

  • March 10, 1:00 pm 

Livestock Skill-a-thon & Quizbowl

  • March 16 

Market Livestock Orientation Meeting

  • March 18, 7:00 pm, Recreation Building at the FDL Fairgrounds

Teen Leaders Association

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

LEGO Club

  • March 26, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus

Mini-Project Day

  • March 28, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
  • Cloverbud Session: 9 am -12 pm; 3rd-8th grade members Session: 1-4 pm
  • Register in 4-H Online Registration
  • Open Monday, March 4- Friday, March 15
April: 

Mini-Project Day

  • April 1, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
  • Cloverbud Session: 9 am -12 pm; 3rd-8th grade members Session: 1-4 pm
  • Register in 4-H Online Registration
  • Open Monday, March 4- Friday, March 15
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