May 26, 2023
Marie's Message
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Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many volunteers place American flags on the graves of military personnel in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the United States.
The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Then known as Decoration Day, the holiday was proclaimed by Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic to honor the Union soldiers who had died in the Civil War. This national observance was preceded by many local ones between the end of the Civil War and Logan's declaration. Many cities and people have claimed to be the first to observe it. However, in 2022, the National Cemetery Administration, a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, credited Mary Ann Williams with originating the "idea of strewing the graves of Civil War soldiers - Union and Confederate" with flowers.
Official recognition as a holiday spread among the states, beginning with New York in 1873. By 1890, every Union state had adopted it. The World Wars turned it into a day of remembrance for all members of the U.S. military who fought and died in service. In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as "Memorial Day" and changed its observance to the last Monday in May.
Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military: Armed Forces Day (which is earlier in May), an unofficial U.S. holiday for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces, and Veterans Day (on November 11), which honors all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. (Taken from Wikapedia)
Have a great Memorial Day weekend,
Marie
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Club Happenings
Hyland Prairie (Vivian Lichty) We will meet at General Asphalt in May to do highway cleanup. We put together butterfly treats prior to the April meeting. They will be donated to Beaver Dam Loaves and Fishes for their picnic-themed community meal.
Achievers (Campbell Panetti) The club will put together Dairy Promotion kits for the Waupun EMS, Firefighters, police officers and K9. After the meeting, club members headed to Peachy Road for roadside cleanup and fishing.
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4-H Dairy Promotion Funding & Contest
If someone from your club has attended the Dairy Promotion session at Family Learning Day and club members will be helping at the Dodge County Dairy Brunch, you may complete the 2023 form and return it by June 1ST. You will receive money from the Dairy Promotion Committee ($50) and WI Women for Agriculture-Rock River Chapter ($25) to carry out your promotion activities in 2023.
Also, every 4-H Club in Dodge County is invited to participate in the Dodge County Dairy Promotion Contest. Any club can participate, regardless if they have or do not have a dairy leader or group. See the below button for more information and funding form.
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Dane County & State 4-H Summer CampIf our 4-H Camp June dates didn't work for your family, Dane County and State 4-H Summer Camps at Upham Woods are both open for registration.
Dane County Camp:
Grades 3-5 – July 26 - 29, 2023
Grades 6-8 – July 29 - Aug 1, 2023
Wisconsin Camp:
Any youth entering 4th-8th grade.
July 5-8, 2023 OR July 19-22, 2023
Camp takes place at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in the WI Dells. Youth will experience 3 nights/4 days of fun camp activities, crafts, field games, campfire, swimming, nature walks, games and more. They will connect with the outdoors, try new activities, and make new friends.
Dane County 4-H Member - $220, General Camp Rate - $270 – payment plan available: pay ½ now and ½ on June 2. Deadline for registration is June 2, 2023.
State Camp Cost: $295. Scholarships are available for $30 and $60 through our registration process. 4-H members can request additional scholarship funds through Wisconsin 4-H.
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Registration is Open!
Join us this August for Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp, a new branch of the Sky’s the Limit STEM Camp. Our camp aims to broaden science opportunities for autistic youth grades 6-12 by providing a summer camp that supports inquisitiveness in a nonthreatening, nontraditional, and inclusive learning environment. We provide nature-based, hands-on learning opportunities and encourage the pursuit of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degrees and careers.
Attendees will participate in hands-on outdoor and indoor activities, such as learning to fly a drone, steering a remote-controlled TerraRover car, meeting live animals, collecting soil and water samples, and hiking through beautiful landscapes.
When: August 8: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
August 15: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
August 22: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
August 26: 9:30 am - August 27: 1:30 pm
Where: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
N 194 County Rd N Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Cost: $60.00
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Way To Go Lakeside 4-H!
Hats off to Lakeside 4-H for serving and assisting 91 Veterans and their familes participate in the Badger Honor Flight to Washington D.C.! Lakeside 4-H participated in the return flight greeting that occured the weekend of May 20th.
Thank you to all our Veterans for their service!
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Way To Go Watertown Badgers!
Hats off to Watertown Badgers for participating in the Ruby's Pantry that occured May 9th at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Ruby's Pantry is about giving food and supplies to people to take home. The 4-H members pushed carts through while they were loaded with items. Volunteers then load the items into the cars.
Thank you Watertown Badgers for helping your community!
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2023 Dodge County Dairy Brunch
Gault Valley Farms, W1970 Adams Rd., Neosho
The Dodge County Dairy Brunch is Sunday, June 4th. The sign-up for volunteer workers is open in Sign-Up Genius at the link below! Contact Brenda Conley at dodgecountydairy@gmail.com for more information.
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LEGO Robotics
Earlier this year LEGO Robotics Session was canceled because of a snow storm.
The presenter invited the youth that had signed up to come to a regular LEGO Robotics Meeting in April.
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Dodge County Pig Pals
We will be running another exciting Pig Pals Event at the Dodge County Fair this year on Sunday morning, August 20, 2023. The “Pig Pals” Swine Show offers individuals with different abilities the opportunity to learn about swine, work with our junior swine exhibitor mentors, and show swine in a FUN Fair environment.
If you are a swine exhibitor and/or family member, and are interested in joining the fun as a:
Mentor (7th grade on up)
Pig Pal Participant (grade 5 and up) limit is 15 participants
Ring Safety/Water Help
Barn/Hallway Safety Help
Barn Door Monitor
We would love your help.
We are looking for youth and adult help this year. We already have a beginning list of interested helpers, so hurry to get on the list. All helpers and participants will be getting an awesome Pig Pals T-Shirt again this year!
If you or your club would like to help sponsor this wonderful event, and be advertised on our t-shirt, and other event advertisements, we are accepting sponsors until July 15th , to get on the t-shirts. Our Dodge County Pig Pal Program sponsorship is $100. T-shirt are offered to all our mentors, participants and program helpers. Sponsorships can be made out to: Dodge County Pig Pals
Please text Mary Pat Boschert at 920-382-7943 or email at billboschert@gmail.com your information:
* youth and/or adult names, address, youth age/grade, and interest area to help
and we’ll send you out an application to participate and/or get you on the list.
It takes many hands to make this a fun, safe and very cool experience for everyone, so THANK YOU ALL!
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Free
Wood shavings for bedding are available from chainsaw work. 250 gallons approx.
If interested call Joel Kiekhaefer at 920-296-1369.
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Area Animal Science Days
Regional animal science educational opportunities are available to Wisconsin 4-H members. This is a series of two day-long events held around the state in June. Youth members in beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects will work on their decision making skills and knowledge of animals through judging and grading experiences.
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4-H Cavy Project Meetings 6:00 PMDodge County Fairgrounds
Small Animal Building
JUNE 15
JULY 20
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June 26 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
July 24 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
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3rd Thursday of the month | 7:00 PM at Dodge Cty Fairgrounds:
June 15th
July 20th
Questions?
Contact Dan Schwandt at 920-763-8030 or schwandtdutch@aol.com
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Goat Project Meeting
June 22 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
July 27 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
August 12 | 8 AM - Pen Set-up at the Fair
Any questions may be directed to leader:
April Doll at 920-219-1953.
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DOG TRAINING DATES
6:30 - 7:30PM | Dodge Cty Fairgrounds
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24
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County 4-H Dog Leaders:
Shannon Desjarlais Caine 920-887-2545
Tiffeny Herioux 920-285-32
Julie Schmeidlin 608-695-8899
Dog Project members have been emailed a project letter with meeting and training information!
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Fair Update:
The new Fair Entry Clerk is Natalie Siedschlag. She is starting today, May 26th. She is your new contact for Blue Ribbon/fair entry questions. Her number is 920-386-3834.
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