Dear 4-H Families,

I wanted to send a reminder about Family Learning Day.  Registration is going well and needs to be completed by February 3rd, which is already next week.

Here are some reminders about the registration process:

Fees are $5.00 per person. Fees apply to ALL youth and adults.  Each person must submit a separate registration. Payments are due by February 3, 2024.  Checks payable to: DODGE COUNTY 4-H. 

A late fee of $5 per person will be required after February 5th.

THIS FORM WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL FEES ARE RECEIVED IN THE UW EXTENSION OFFICE. This means you will secure your spot in the sessions upon payment. 

All payments must be dropped off or sent to:

Dodge County UW Extension
127 E. Oak St.
Juneau, WI 53039

I wanted to include the reminder because we have about half of the participants that still need to send or drop off payment to receive their session. 

Have a great week,

Marie Witzel

4-H/Youth Development Educator

marie.witzel@wisc.edu

920-386-3790

If clubs or groups have items to share, send them  by noon on Thursday to be included in that week’s issue.  Anything received after 12 p.m. Thursday will be considered for the following week. The articles should be sent to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu. You can also contact the office with any questions. Thanks!

Hyland Prairie (Harper Zillmer)  Club is planning to make Valentine's for Green Valley and Life Academy.  They are planning for the lunch stand at the March Family Learning Day and discussing other fund raising opportunities.

Reminder to all of the 2023 Scholarship recipients.  Turn in your transcripts by February 1st to receive your scholarship funds.  If you did not attend a post secondary program last fall, please give us a heads up that we should not be looking for your grades.  

Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 Academic year are due on March 1st.  Please remember that you need to apply for each of the scholarships separately since they have different review committees.  If you have any questions about the process, contact Marie at the Extension Office.

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni pursuing higher education in 2024.  To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email by Friday, March 1, 2024, 5:00 pm.

The Dodge/Jefferson Co. Beekeepers Association are pleased to announce the 2024 Youth in Beekeeping Scholarship. It is available for up to 2 youth, from Dodge or Jefferson County, to apply for a complete hive with bees and engage in one full year of beekeeping. Recipients will be selected through an application process. Applicants must be age 12-17 years old and must be currently enrolled in public, private, or homeschool. Other eligibility rules and requirements apply.  For more information visit dodge-jeffersonbeekeepers.com. Application deadline is February 4, 2024.

The following scholarship applications are all due by March 1, 2024:

Last Chance! Camp Chaperones and Counselors Needed!

We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and caring individuals to join our team as Camp Counselors and Adult Chaperones for the 2024 Tri-County 4-H camp at Camp Lakotah in June.

The application form is for both youth counselors and adult chaperones. Applications due Feb. 1, 2024. Apply today! 

The Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program continues to grow as more and more youth incorporate their interest in cattle, sheep, swine and meat goats through 4-H/FFA projects. This website will provide youth and adults the teaching tools to become successful in their project areas as well as keep up to date on current information.

Save the Date!

Sunday, June 2, 2024
9:00AM

Hafemeister Farm, Hustisford

 The Wisconsin Pork Association is looking for college students who have a vested
interest in the swine industry and want to expand their knowledge and understanding of it. The purpose of this 10-week summer internship program is to provide an opportunity for a young person to serve as the official youth representative of the Wisconsin Pork Association. 

Applications are due no later than February 1st, 2024.

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) is once again offering Youth Pig Project
scholarships. 4-H and FFA youth are eligible to apply for a $100 scholarship used to offset costs associated with their 2024 pig project. Scholarships will be awarded in three age divisions: Ages 9-12, 13-15, and 16-19 (as of January 1st, 2024).Once selected, youth are also asked to participate in an educational webinar to receive their scholarship funds. 

Completed applications must be emailed or postmarked no later than February 1st, 2024. 

This program is geared towards newer producers (< 5 years of experience) and those who do not own beef yet but are considering it. We have also worked to include considerations for dairy producers thinking about adding or transitioning to cow-calf production.

Each class would also qualify for 1 point! Make sure you fill out the Education Verification Form to ensure you receive your point(s)!

This pilot program includes five FREE, 1.5-hour online classes that will be held from 7 – 8.30 pm on March 19, 21, 26, and April 2 and 4.

Pre-registration deadline is March 11.

Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard provides an opportunity for fairgoers to learn about Wisconsin Agriculture, engage in ag-focused learning activities, and visit baby animals. Wisconsin State Fair is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to help make Discovery Barnyard great!

Apply to be a member of the Discovery Barnyard Core 4 Superintendent Team: 

Apply to be a Volunteer Group of the Day: 

Crochet or knit peony flowers/ blossoms using your own stash (a great "stash busting project "). We have easy to intermediate free patterns to choose from. Certain sizing and colors are recommended.

Want more info? Contact Shannon at Chamber: skoele@beaverdamchamber.com or call 920.887.8879

What you do makes a difference!  We are excited to share that our state will be participating in the 4-H Volunteer Impact Study of volunteers in the North Central Region. This survey is being conducted as a part of 12 state effort to document the impact of volunteering.  

A random sample of volunteers of 1000 volunteers from each state will be surveyed.  This study will be conducted through an electronic survey. If you are selected, you will receive an email to let you know you have been selected to participate. If you are, please respond. 

Your impact is great, and we want to hear from you!!!

Plan a "4-H Benefit Night" for your club. Contact local restaurants to learn more details.

If you are 18 years or older and interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, we can help! We will provide new volunteers with training to ensure the safety of all youth and volunteers. The below linked trainings and a background check are required. Answers to questions about reporting and training are available on our FAQ page.

JANUARY

29 - Communication Festival - 6:30 pm

FEBRUARY

20 - 4-H Leaders Association - 7:00pm

24 - Family Learning Day (Dodgeland)

4-H Learning Resources from Positive Youth Development Media Collections

Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Website

WI 4-H Policy Updates

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Extension Dodge County  127 E. Oak Street  Juneau, WI 53039-1329
tel: 920.386.3790    fax: 920.386.3928