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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, August 16, 2024
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| Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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STEM Cloverbud Camp Wednesday, July 31, was our second Cloverbud Day Camp-themed STEM. After everyone arrived in the morning, the youth played some names games to get to know each other. The first activity of the day was making paper airplanes and helicopters. After that youth built egg drop contraptions in partnership to hold and protect an egg when dropped from a high space. The youth then dropped their eggs outside, and three eggs survived! After lunch, it was time for some fun STEM challenges! Youth played Save FRED where they had to use teamwork and problem-solving skills to save a gummy worm from drowning by putting a lifesaver vest on him only using paper clips! Next, they did a toothpick and marshmallow challenge where they had to build a tower only using 10 toothpicks and 20 marshmallows. After the challenges, the youth split into three groups and rotated through different STEM stations. The stations were exploding volcanoes, magical milk colors, and oobleck! The youth then made homemade bubbles and blew them outside! One of the last activities of the day was shooting off film canister rockets. To finish the day, the youth made ice cream in bags for a snack! All the kids had fun, and it was a great day! Congratulations to Eleanor G on being selected as Camper of the Week! She helped her peers, held doors open, was a leader, and always had a positive attitude! Check the Fond du Lac County 4-H Facebook page for pictures!
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MLP Report and Educational Points
All exhibitors who sold an animal at the 2024 MLC auction must submit a Market Livestock Production form to the Market Livestock Committee by Friday, September 6, 2024. Failure to do so will result in loss of privilege for the 2025 MLC Auction. The MLP form is available at www.fonddulaccountyfair.com under Exhibitors→Market Livestock Committee and Project. The form is also found here: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/records/.
The report can be emailed to fdlmarketlivestock@gmail.com or sent to Fond du Lac County Fair Attention: MLP, P.O. Box 1466, Fond du Lac, WI 54936.
Once submitted, a copy of your response will be sent to you for confirmation.
Thank you!
Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Committee
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County Fair ProjectsIf you had county fair projects that you were not able to pick up on Sunday of the fair, please email the fair office to arrange a pick up. The contact is office@fonddulaccountyfair.com.
State Fair Projects
All projects that went down to the state fair are back at the Extension Office and ready to be picked up in the office. Please schedule a time to come pick them up Monday-Friday between 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. Congratulations on a job well done to all the youth who represented the county. Many youth projects placed in the top 10!
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| Awards and Recognition
Community Service Awards for Clubs and Individuals
Service to the community is a fundamental principle of 4-H. Up to two youth in grades 5 - 8 and up to two youth in grades 9 - 12 will be recognized at the Annual 4-H Achievement Program. Top placing clubs submitting applications will be recognized. Recognition will be given in 2 categories: large and small clubs. Top-placing clubs will have funds donated by the Fond du Lac County 4-H Leader Association in their club’s name, to the agency for which the club did community service. Applications are due to the Extension Office by the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 3).
Apply for the 2024 4-H Key Award
The Key Award is the highest state 4-H award earned by members who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their 4-H club and community. Youth in grades 11-13 are eligible to apply. Up to 4 recipients from Fond du Lac County can be selected. To be eligible for an award, you must turn in a completed application by September 15 and interview. You can find the application at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/travel-experiences-a/. Details on other opportunities can also be found on the website listed above.
Apply for the Educational Experience Funding
Apply for Citizenship, Leadership, or Growth Achievement Awards
Citizenship - Citizenship is an individual’s response to their membership in a community. The citizenship award is presented to two individuals who have contributed back to 4-H at several levels, such as: project, club, county, district, state or beyond. A member selected for this recognition should have high participation, strong achievement, and various leadership and community service roles. This member shows they were needed, and will be missed when they leave the 4-H program. The member must have completed at least grade 11 at the time of application. Citizenship applicants must include a copy of the charts from their most recent MPE-A Form.
Leadership - The member is selected for outstanding work as a Youth Leader at the club and county level. Emphasis is placed upon leadership, teaching, and sharing as a Youth Leader. The member must have completed at least grade 9 at the time of application. A maximum of 10 awards are given annually.
4-H Growth Achievement - This award recognizes a member’s overall accomplishment in 4-H over a period of time. It is earned by a member who shows a positive attitude, involvement, growth, breadth, and depth in project, club, and county 4-H activities. The member must have completed at least grade 9 at the time of application. A maximum of 10 awards are given annually.
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Adult Leaders Meeting, Fair Forum, & Raffle Ticket Drawing - August 21 at 6:30 pmAll parents, adult, and youth leaders, whether you are a project, club, special event, or county leader are invited on August 21 for the Adult Leader’s Association Meeting. Before this meeting, at 6:30 pm, there will be an open conversation on county fair ideas. A fair board rep will be present to hear your feedback on the strengths of the fair and suggestions for changes. After the fair suggestions, the Adult Leaders Meeting will follow. Both meetings will take place at Extension Fond du Lac County, room AE-205/206. The Adult Leader’s Association meets 3 times per year – March, August, and October. This is your opportunity to hear, learn, share, and have input. Mark your calendar for August 21. All clubs are encouraged to have a representative present.
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New Record Book Option for Grade 3 & UpThe Fond du Lac County 4-H EZ Record Form is a document that captures your 4-H participation in a given year. This is an alternative option to the traditional record book. It is 6 pages total (3 front and back). The last page is just for scoring and comments. The record book could be filled out in 15-20 mins at a club meeting. Although this form is not eligible for county-level record book awards, corresponding awards will be given based on the total number of points earned by a member for the current 4-H year using the following scale: Bronze: 30-75, Silver: 76-105, Gold: 106-215. The form can be found here: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/records/.
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August: Adult Leaders Meeting- August 21, 6:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
Cardboard Camp - Zoology - August 20-22, 9 am-12:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
LEGO Day Camp - August 20-22, 1:00-4:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
September: Record Books Due September 3
Community Service Award for Clubs & Individuals Due September 3
Market Livestock Records Due - September 6Record Book Review Day- Saturday, September 7, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Room 205/206 at the FCC
- Please RSVP meal counts for Club Reps by Wednesday, Sept 4.
4-H Key Award & Trip Funding Applications Due September 15- Interviews Monday, September 23, 5-7 pm and Tuesday, September 24, 6:00-8:30 pm in Room 205/206 at the FCC
4-H Citizenship, Leadership, and Growth Achievement Award Applications Due September 15- Interviews Monday, September 23, 5-7 pm and Tuesday, September 24, 6:00-8:30 pm in Room 205/206 at the FCC
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