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July 8, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
It is hard to believe it is July, which is the middle of the summer and the start of summer fair season! Good luck to all of our 4-H members who are exhibiting and getting ready for neighborhood fairs and State Fair.
Heather, our 4-H Summer Intern, has several programs going on this month and early next month. Please make sure to check out opportunities for members to attend and help older youth develop their youth leadership skills.
Ellen, our 4-H Program Assistant is getting ready for the fair and we are still in need of volunteers there as well. Please check out those opportunities for helping at the fair. A few more spots and some help in the Youth Building will be a great!
Marie Witzel
4-H Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office)/920-210-4080 (cell)
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Hats Off...
...to Lakeside 4-H Club for their patriotic float entry in the Watertown 4th of July Parade.
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Leipsic (Owen Hemling) The club voted to donate money towards the pig pals program at the Dodge County Fair. They will have a June Dairy Month activity at Beaver Dam Food Pride and roadside clean up.
Hyland Prairie (Harper Zillmer) The club assembled 100 dairy-themed treat bags prior to the meeting to give to local law enforcement offices (police, fire and sheriff’s departments) for a community service/dairy promotion project (see photo).
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4-H STEM Night!
Interested in learning more about STEM and the benefits of engaging in STEM activities? Sign-up to participate in the first Dodge County 4-H STEM night. Open to youth grades 4-8. Come participate in two separate hands-on STEM activities including:
- Use the Force! Create an Electromagnet
- Explore Climate Science
Date: July 27, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm
Location: Dodge County Fairgrounds - Youth Building
Cost: $5 (nonrefundable; make check payable to Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association)
Open to students in grades 4-8 (as of September 1, 2022) *limited to first 20 paid participants
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Camp Counselors Wanted for Dodge County 4-H Sparks Camp!
Older youth in grades 8 and up. Do you have something you’re passionate about? Want to share your passion with younger youth? Sign up to teach a session at Dodge County 4-H Sparks Camp August 2, 2022 at Discher Park in Horicon. Sessions can be anywhere from 30-60 minutes based on the activity. Campers are 5-10 years old so plan activities accordingly.
Please reach out to Heather Rynearson either at (920)-386-3790 or email hrynearson@co.ddoge.wi.us Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 to sign up to be a counselor.
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SPARKS CAMP for Youth in grades 5K-3rd grade
Sparks Camp is a day camp gives youth 5K through 3rd grade the opportunity to engage in new, creative experiences that may SPARK an interest leading to further exploration, a 4-H project or even a future career. Register by July 27 and add some SPARK to your child’s summer!
- WHERE: Discher Park, Horicon
- WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 9am-2:30pm
- COST: $20 per youth. Fee is non-refundable
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Register for the 4-H Fun Run!Do you love to run? Do you love to walk and talk with friends and family? Do you love wearing green? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, register to participate in the Dodge County 4-H Fun Run/Walk 5K and “GO GREEN” with 4-H!
WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 2022
WHERE: Dodge County Fairgrounds – Commercial Building
TIME: Registration Check In 8:00am; Race Begins at 9:15am
DEADLINE EXTENDED: SIGN UP BY JULY 14
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| Advanced 4-H Space Academy Opens for Youth in Grades 10-12
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National 4-H Congress Opens July 1 - August 1
National 4-H Congress will be held from November 26-29, 2022! Registration is open from July 1-August 1 in 4HOnline for youth currently in grades 9-12. Learn more about National Congress and register today! LEARN MORE HERE
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Dodge County 4-H Shooting Sports 5th Annual Invitational!
Saturday, July 23, 2022
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Youth Livestock Project
Youth Livestock project members that are enrolled in 4-H, FFA or other approved Dodge County youth groups, are able to find information on Education Opportunities, Market Livestock Identification, YQCA and the Dodge County Meat Animal Sale Committee at the Extension Dodge County Youth Livestock Project webpage.
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YQCA Certificates
There are many youth YQCA certificates that are not showing up on the reports that fairs and shows utilize to verify youth participation. It is because many youth have not sent their certificates to the new YQCA platform to get them uploaded into the new YQCA system. Wisconsin State Fair will only accept certifications that show up in the YQCA system, thus if you haven’t done this, you must do this ASAP! In addition, there might be many other fairs and shows that won’t accept unless they show up on the reports. A paper copy might not be accepted. So to cover all bases it is best to get it uploaded into the YQCA system. You can do that by emailing your certificate to help@yqcaprogram.org. Please email them for any additional guidance. Once you have received notification that your information is the system, follow the directions at this link to set up your account and any other information related to printing certificates, etc.
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Beef & Sheep Fitting Contests
Beef & Shep Fitting Contests will take place on Tuesday, August 16 at the Dodge County Fair. Questions? Contact Andy Neff 920-382-5552 or neffandy@hotmail.com or Josh Voigt 920-210-1647 or hickjv@gmail.com.
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Dairy Exhibitor Information - Animal Identification - DUE JULY 16th
As you know when Junior Fair Dairy exhibitor did the County Fair Entries, they didn't have to enter the animal information right away. Since the fair isn't until August, this gives us a little more time to make decisions. But we do need the specific DAIRY ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION & INFO by July 16th.
Below is a link to enter your information. Exhibitors need to submit each animal individually. Any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee at dodgecountydyac@gmail.com.
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Goat Project MeetingsJuly 26 Sheep Barn, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
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Rabbit & Cavy Project MeetingsJuly 25 (CAVIES ONLY) Small Animal Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 6pm
July 28 (RABBITS ONLY) Small Animal Building, Dodge Co. Fairgrounds 7pm
For questions, email docorabbits@gmail.com
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Poultry Project MeetingsContact Dan Schwandt, Poultry Project Leader at schwandtdutch@aol.com or 920-763-8030.
- July 21 7pm - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
- September 15 - Youth Building @ Fairgrounds
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4-H Silent Auction Baskets
Each 4-H Club is requested to provide ONE themed-basket to the 4-H Silent Auction. Please bring baskets assembled, labeled, and wrapped to the Youth Building Office on Entry Day (August 16). Please direct questions to Heather Rynearson at hrynearson@co.dodge.wi.us.
STOCK THE POND! FISH POND PRIZES NEEDED
Donations of 'FISH" are needed for the 4-H Fish Pond! Please have all prizes submitted to Jan Zander by July 25th. Contact Janet Zander at 920-382-9499 with any questions.
HELP NEEDED!
Youth Building Set-Up: Thursday, August 5 at 6:30 pm. We need strong bodies to help move display cases for the fair. If you can help contact Ellen Bohn at ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us
Youth Building Clean-Up: Saturday, August 6 from 9:00 am to noon. We need people to sweep in the Youth Building and do cleaning in the office. Also to set up benches, tables and chairs.
Fish Pond Prize Wrapping will be in the Youth Building on Wednesday, August 10, at 5:00 pm.
Music Department Superintendent Needed: The Junior Fair is in need of a superintendent for the Music Department. This responsible volunteer would need to be available on Friday afternoon of the fair to set up and host the music performance and the music judging. If interested contact Ellen Bohn at ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us.
Judges Helpers Needed. It takes many hands helping to make the fair run smoothly. If you would like to help during the Junior Fair judging, let us know what department you would like to help in. Contact Ellen Bohn at ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us.
Dodge County Junior Fair Superintendents Meeting
Thursday, July 28 at 7:00 pm in the Youth Building at the fairgrounds. All Jr. Fair superintendents are required to attend. We will be discussing Blue Ribbon Reports, Fairbook changes and consistency between departments. There will also be a representative from the Dodge County Fair to answer questions and from DATCP to discuss requirements for submitting animal information. We would also like to address questions that you have. Please submit questions to Ellen Bohn at ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us.
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Fair Stand Schedules!
Check with your Club's General Leader to sign up for shifts in the following Fair stands:
- 4-H Cream Puff Stand (1 shift left!)
- 4-H/Farm Bureau Food Stand (7 shifts open!)
- WI Women for Ag Ice Cream Stand (8 shifts open!)
- 4-H Promotion Booth (1 shift left!)
- 4-H Fish Pond (All Filled!)
There are times available for everyone to volunteer! Contact your club's General Leader to sign up for a shift!
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Dodge County Pig Pal Spectacular Show Returns to the Dodge County Fair on Sunday, August 21, 2022
“Pig Pals” is a great leadership and learning opportunity for Junior Fair swine exhibitors. We partner youth and adults with different abilities, 7th grade and up through adulthood, with one of our senior swine mentors, and our swine youth experts teach their participant how to get ready and show their pig in the show ring. After working together as partners and learning about their pig, the new participant will walk and show their pig in the show ring.
We are welcoming our swine exhibitors, their families and swine leaders, to help make this show a success. We are looking for barn safety throughout prior to, during the show and in the holding rings, water “cooler” squirters and photographers throughout the event starting at 9:15 am and finishing show about 11:00 am.
We are also looking for participants to join this fun event. If you know someone please have them fill out an application at the Extension Office or they can contact the Pig Pals committee to get one. Deadline to register is JULY 25, 2022
The show starts at 10:30 AM on Sunday, August 21st, and it would be great to have lots of people In our CHEER section, even if you are not in the Swine or Livestock projects!
This is a great leadership and learning opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Please email Mary Pat Boschert at billboschert@gmail.com or call or text her at 920-382-7943 If you want to volunteer for one of our fun jobs. And you’ll get a great Pig Pals t-shirt too for working!
Pig Pal Steering Committee:
Andy Boschert, Mary Pat Boschert,
Becky Doman, Shawn O’Donovan
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WI STATE FAIR YOUTH EXHIBITS:Calling All Creative, Artistic, & Crafty Youth!
🖌 Arts & Crafts
🛠 Mechanical Sciences, Woodworking & Natural Resources
📸 Photography, Black and White
🖼 Photography, Color
🧵 Textiles & Home Furnishing
Entry Deadline: Monday, July 25 – 5 pm
*New for 2022* - County Fair Judge’s Favorite award: The Judge’s Favorite award is given to County Fair project exhibits of outstanding quality. Judge’s Favorite award-winners are eligible to advance to Wisconsin State Fair with no entry fees.
Projects no longer need to be exhibited or selected at a Wisconsin County Fair/District Fair. Review the entry information or submit your nominations here.
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- July 11 4-H Dog Project Meeting 6:30pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 11 4-H Archery Session 6pm Horicon Bowmen Club
- July 16 4-H Fun Run/Walk 5k 8am Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 18 4-H Archery Session 6pm Horicon Bowmen Club
- July 18 Dog Project Meeting 6:30pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 19 4-H Leaders Executive Board Meeting 7pm, location TBA
- July 23 Statewide Dodge County Shooting Sports Invitiational, Horicon Bowmen Club
- July 25 MAS Orange Cards DUE
- July 25 Dog Project Meeting 6:30pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 25 Cavies Project Meeting 6pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 26 4-H Goat Project Meeting 7pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 27 Mandatory Dairy Exhibitor Meeting 7:30pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 27 4-H STEM Night 6pm-8pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 28 4-H Rabbit Project Meeting 7pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
- July 28 Junior Fair Superintendents Meeting 7pm Dodge County Fairgrounds
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