Next Meeting-May 14, 2024
The next Leaders Association meeting will be Tuesday, March 12. PLEASE make every effort to come to these meetings. It is how we make connections and learn from each other to bring the best programs we can to the young people in our clubs. It connects your local club program to the wider recognition program and opportunities in 4-H.
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Project Leader and Volunteer Training
Do you wonder what a project leader is? Are you new to 4-H and wonder what a project leader does? Are you a long-time leader and want some new ideas and a chance to connect with other 4-H volunteers? Are you a youth who would like to help organize project learning opportunities?
Then this training is for you!
Join us to talk about resources and strategies to be an effective project volunteer. (You do not have to be a current project leader to attend!) Adults and youth, currently enrolled adults, and those who are curious are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by cllicking the button below.
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4-H Summer Camp!
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Join us for 4-H Summer Camp! There's no other experinece like it! This summer's camp is from Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9.
Base camp is for grades 3-6 at Kamp Kenwood.
Outpost Camp is for grades 7-9 at Lake Wissota State Park.
Register for 4-H Summer Camp through 4-H Online. Just click below to get there, After you sign in, click on Events.
The first 20 Eau Claire County 4-H campers will receive a $50 scholarship.
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Dog Project Meeting - Wedensday, April 3, 6:30
Pleasant Valley Community Center
The Dog Project Orientation Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 3, at 6:30 PM at the Pleasant Valley Community Center (S10414 Cty Rd HH/I, Eleva)
If you have any quesitons, please call deb Motzing at 715-559-4492
A couple items for the meeting:
- No dogs at this meeting.
- Please bring your dog's shot records.
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James E. Volbrecht Scholarship Application
is Open!
This scholarship is in memorial to James Volbrecht who was a longtime supporter of 4-H and the Eau Claire County Fair. Jim graduated from CVTC with an Ag Mechanics degree in 1984 and he was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1992. Tragically, Jim died in a farming accident in 2019. This scholarship is given in gratitude for his years of support of young people in Eau Claire County and will honor his memory. This $300 scholarship(s) will be awarded to an active Eau Claire County 4-H or regional FFA member involved in the Eau Claire County Fair (preference will be given to youth involved in the dairy project) who plans to pursue post-secondary education. To apply, complete application at the button below. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and will be awarded at the County Fair Awards Ceremony on Sunday, July 28.
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Hit Me with Your Best Shot Photo Contest
Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer another multi-state photography contest open to youth in grades K-13!
Select your best photo (with no or minimal editing) and submit it with up to two sentences that explains why it’s special to you! More information and rules for the challenge can be found at: 4-H Hit Me with Your Best Shot Photo Contest | UMN Extension with rules available here.
Submit one (1) jpg or jpeg image and statement to fourhphoto@umn.edu by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on May 1, 2024. Volunteer 4-H photography judges will provide feedback via a slideshow. Top photos will be recognized with a prize and random prize drawing winners will also receive a gift.
Register at: https://z.umn.edu/2024BestShot4HPhotoContest
Questions? Email fourhphoto@umn.edu.
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Extension Office Photo Contest
Help us spruce up the hallway of the Extensnion office! Chosen photos will be printed as an 11"x14" print, framed, and displayed.
Limit of 5 submissions per youth photographer. Landscape or Portrait orientation.
You may submit your photos to both the plat book cover contest and the Extension office contest.
Include your name, date & location taken (approximation is acceptable), and a title of the photo.
Send submissions to Andy Heren at andrew.heren@wisc.edu with the subject, "Extension Photo Contest" to help us keep track of all of the submissions.
Submit your photos by April 19, 2024
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2024 Plat Book Cover Photo Contest
Calling all 4-H photographers! The Eau Claire County 4-H Adult Leaders Association is hosting a Cover Photo Contest for the 2024 Plat Book. Photos should be portrait justified and taken in Eau Claire County. Entries are due by May 30.
4-Hers should submit their photo to: https://forms.gle/DePb5ws9hP6PoSSb6
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CVTC Learning Opportunities
Tractor Safety
- June 10-13, 2024 for youth 12 years of age and older
- https://www.cvtc.edu/academics/programs/agronomy-management/tractor-safetyCall or Student Central at 715-833-6200 to register
- Cost is $100
- Training is located at the Energy Education Center in Eau Claire, WI
Beekeeping for Beginners Class - https://www.cvtc.edu/beekeeping
- 1 credit course that runs on Saturdays from April 20th – October 2024 (don’t have to make it to every Saturday!)
- At least 6th grade or older
- Cost $174.43
- Training is located in the apiary area close to the Transportation Education Center in Eau Claire, WI
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Fur, Fin, & Feather Show - Sparta, WI
Saturday, April 7
Barney Center, 1000 E. Montgomery, Sparta, WI
This show opportunity is for rabbit, poultry, cat, or small pet project members looking for an opportunity to show their animals and learn along the way. The teaching show is all about slowing down and helping youth learn the positives and improvements on their animals before fair season. We also have a super fun pet show (open to Cloverbuds) and cat show. We have a specialist pet judge—she may be bringing snakes for the youth to handle. Finally, there is a poster/photography show.
Clickthe buttons below for all the details.
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Field Trip to Amanda's Eggs
May 4 at 9:30 AM
You're invited to attend a field trip to Amanda’s Eggs & Pasture Poultry located at 9359 100th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
The event will be held rain, snow or shine on May 4 from 9:30 AM -11:00 AM. Attendees will meet up on location.
For more information Contact 4-H Poultry Project leader, Brian Antczak at 715-533-8728
No RSVP needed, but it would be appreciated. Contact Brian Antczack or Rachel Hart-Brinson.
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Poultry Project WorkshopMay 16, 6:30-8:00 PM
We will do a fun "egg-centered" activity plus practice breed identification and use the NEW American Standard of Perfection book
Please let Brian Antzcak ( 715-533-8728) or Rachel Hart-Brinson (608-572-3656) know if you plan to attend
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Summer AmeriCorps Member Position
Help expand 4-H programs with new partners. Work with amazing youth, volunteers, & families.
Service starts May 28 and finishes on or before August 23
$5K Living Allowance distributed every 2 weeks
$1956 Seagall Education grant upon completion
Send your resume & cover letter to rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu
Applications due by April 24
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Karl Petersen Competitive Shoot
Eau Claire County 4-H 10th Annual Invitational Shoot
(National Qualifying Event)
Saturday, April 27 (check in starts at 7:30am, range opens at 8:00am)
Augusta Area Sportsman Club, E19255 Co Hwy GG, Augusta, WI 54722
Disciplines:
.117 Air Rifle (Three-Position and Silhouettes)
.117 Air Pistol (Slow Fire/Rapid Fire)
Archery (300 Round & 3-D Animal Round, Compound and Recurve)
Wildlife Ecology
Shoot Directors' Contact:
Darren Schlewitz - (715) 456-6117, schlaysows@wwwt.net
Jon Dorn - (715) 557-6605, jon@dornconstructionllc.com
Registration Deadline: April 14
Online registration at www.ecshootingsports.weebly.com
(Online registrants, bring payment the day of the shoot.)
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4-H Shooting Sports Adult Certification
Mark your calendars now!
The 4-H Shooting Sports adult certification will be May 4 at the Westgate Sportsman's Club West in Eau Claire. Doug Thompson, Shooting Sports Coordinator for WI 4-H plans to offer archery, air rifle/rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun. The registration is not posted yet but will be soon.
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Sewing Workshops
March 12-- About Your Pattern – 5:00-6:00 at the Extension Office, 227 First Street W, Altoona
Purchase your pattern in the correct size (or bring one you already own). We will talk about how to understand the information on the back. And, we'll trace our pattern pieces so that you can use a new size in the future. Tracing supplies will be provided.
March 19 & April 9-- Sew Your Skirt or Shorts/Pants – 5:00-8:00 at Sew Complete, 1408 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire
Bring your washed & dried fabric & traced pattern
Snacks will be provided
We will cut out the pattern and start sewing
Sign up for one, two, or all three of the workshops.
Register by clicking below.
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| Foods Revue-Clothing Revue:
Save the Dates!
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Foods Revue Postponed
The Foods Revue was postponed due to low registration. Watch for informaition and videos on what it is, why you should sign up, etc.
Future date to be announced.
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4-H Summer Academy in Madison
4-H Summer Academy will be held June 24-27 at the UW-Madison Campus. It is open to youth in grades 8-11 with leadership opportunities available for 11th grade. Registration opens March 1.
Register through 4-H Online.
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