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October 14, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
This past week I attended the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals National Conference in Madison, WI. Below are some highlights from 4-H youth who demonstrated their 4-H talents with attendees from across the nation.
Remember to check out dates at the end of the Friday Focus. We are working on the yearly calendar for 2023 as soon as we have the dates from the charter documents for county project meetings and programs.
Have a great week!
Marie Witzel
4-H Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office)/920-210-3080 (cell)
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Hats Off
...to Zachery Behling (Neosho Utopians) who opened the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals national conference in Madison, WI with a vocal performance. Congratulations Zachery!
...to Bethany and Jonathan Torkelson (Watertown Badgers 4-H Club) who were featured musicians at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference in Madison. Thank you also to Dan & Jennifer Torkelson, (Watertown Badgers) for chaperoning the musicians!
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...to Cameron Pokorny (Achievers), pictured at right, who was on a team of 4-H youth representatives from across the nation who held a panel discussion on the impact of 4-H programs and 4-H professionals on youth. The panel was part of the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) conference in Madison, WI. Thank you Cameron!
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...to Marie Witzel (Dodge County 4-H Youth Development educator) who was recognized for her two years of service on the North Central Region Board of Directors. Pictured with Marie is Scott Nash, the NAE4HYDP Board president who awarded Marie at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference in Madison. Congratulations Marie!
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County Line (Emma Runyard) The club talked about fundraising and are getting tickets for a 24 ½ lb. farm fresh turkey to be raffled off at our November 1st meeting. The club also voted to have a Christmas Party at the December meeting with a gift exchange and a taco bar.
Hyland Prairie (Vivian Lichty) A motion was made and passed to go to Waldvogel’s Farm in September and the club will pay for the members. Cloverbuds will have an ornament-making activity prior to the October 4-H meeting.
Richwood Rangers (Samantha Zubke) Motion was made to donate money to Loaves and fishes. Highway cleanup will be in October. For the month of October, we’ll have a pumpkin carving contest on Facebook.
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4-H Family Learning Day 2023
Dates are set for the 2023 Dodge County 4-H Family Learning Days! The dates are Saturday February 25th and March 25th - both at Dodgeland High School in Juneau.
We are looking for volunteer presenters.
Please contact Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program Assistant at 920-386-3790 or email ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us
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Wisconsin 4-H Charter Application Now Available for Clubs & Groups
The 4-H charter application will be completed online this fall and is due November 1st. Remember, a 4-H charter indicates the club or group is organized in accordance with the objectives of the 4-H program. It authorizes the club or group to use the 4-H emblem for educational purposes in accordance with laws and regulations established by Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the 4-H Charter is education, communication, and accountability.
Details and the online application is available at Wisconsin 4-H Charter Application – for New and Returning 4-H Clubs & Groups.
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4-H Leaders Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
Dodge County 4-H Youth Development and the Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association recognizes the volunteer leaders (for their 5, 10, 15, etc. year anniversaries) who share their time and talents to make Dodge County 4-H such a successful program.
Anniversary pins are available upon request for eligible leaders who are celebrating a milestone anniversary. Pins are sponsored by the Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association. Request your pin ONLINE HERE or email tmalterer@co.dodge.wi.us by Friday, October 14, 2022.
5 YEAR LEADERS
Michael Appenfeldt – River Oaks
Cindy Haerterich – County Resource Leader
Melissa Lake – Juneau Victorians
Dori Lichty – Hyland Prairie
Lisa Schwartz – Lebanon Luckies
Tracy Schwartz – Watertown Badgers
Brandon Soldner – Astico Perseverance
Crystal Soldner – Astico Perseverance
Jeffrey Spoke – Portland Boosters
Joseph Zander – Astico Perseverance
10 YEAR LEADERS
Ruby Gerber – Trenton Highlights
Alison Grulke – Mayville Lucky Clovers
Laurie Peirick – County Resource Leader
Laura Schoenike – Juneau Victorians
Denita Schreier – Burnett, Inc
Christine Siedschlag – Richwood Rangers
15 YEAR LEADERS
Virginia Appenfeldt – River Oaks
Janice Pieper – County Resource Leader
Kim Pokorny – Achievers
Diann Rex – Lomira Clover Leaves
20 YEAR LEADERS
Mary Boschert – Leipsic
April Doll – County Resource Leaders
25 YEAR LEADERS
Jason Sterr – Lomira Clover Leaves
30 YEAR LEADERS
Karen Sterr – Lomira Clover Leaves
35 YEAR LEADERS
Rhonda Boyd – Lebanon Luckies
55 YEAR LEADERS
Helen Weisensel – County Resource Leader
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Band App is Available for Rabbit Project!
RABBIT MEETING TOPIC FOR OCTOBER 20: winter preparedness, picking a breed/rabbit, and breeding questions.
Questions? Contact Vicky Redecker at vbredecker@gmail.com or call 920-210-7613.
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Dodge County 4-H is Seeking More Amazing Volunteers!
Volunteers help make 4-H possible! To volunteer, you don’t need to have previous experience working with youth. The most important qualifications are:
- a desire to work with young people to help them learn new things and gain life skills; and
- wanting to provide youth with positive experiences in a safe and welcoming environment
One of the first steps to become a registered 4-H volunteer is to attend a new volunteer orientation, Volunteers in Training (VIP). The next virtual options (Zoom) are:
October 26th 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
To sign up to attend the orientation, click on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/4-HVIP2022
Questions? Contact Extension Dodge County at 920-386-3790 for more information.
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(Re)Enroll in 4HOnline!
Go to 4HOnline today to enroll in the 2022-2023 Program Year! Sign up soon, so you can register for events, get updated newsletters, and stay in the loop on all your favorite 4-H activities!
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American Spirit East – June 2-11, June 9-18 or June 16-25, 2023- Pre-Registration opens October 15 - November 30, 2022 in 4HOnline
- Estimated Cost $1,650 (Watch the Focus on 4-H for information to apply for Dodge County 4-H scholarships towards American Spirit.)
What is American Spirit East?
All youth grades 8-10 have the opportunity to experience history & heritage by immersing in a 10-day bus journey to the East Coast — Youth-led content throughout the experience — Increase knowledge of American history while experiencing where it occurred — Dynamic exposure to diverse cultural experiences and perspectives of the foundation of our nation.
The Program has the Following Objectives for its Participants:
-Increase knowledge and understanding of America’s heritage
-Build awareness of the many steps taken to gain U.S. independence and freedom
-Further develop skills in leadership and personal expression of values
-Increase awareness of self in relationship to others
-Share what was learned with others in your club and county
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Space Camp – April 20-24, 2023
- Registration opens November 1 – December 1 in 4HOnline
- Cost $900 (Watch the Focus on 4-H for information to apply for Dodge County 4-H scholarships towards Space Camp.)
What is Space Camp?
Wisconsin 4-H Space Camp is an educational experience where youth, in 6th-8th grade, from across the state take a bus down to Huntsville, Alabama, for a 4 day journey. Youth get the opportunity to venture away from home to meet new friends, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and learn all about space. A team of trained Adult Advisors and Space Camp counselors leads them.
Space Camp is just what you think it is – it’s a camp experience where you learn and experience a ton of different aspects about life as an astronaut, working at NASA, and exploring places beyond Earth! Wisconsin 4-H Space Camp participants experience the Pathfinder Program. The Pathfinder Program is a 3 day experience where youth participate in a variety of simulated space activities. More information can be found on the Wisconsin 4-H website.
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4-H Clubs Invited to Create New Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor!Who: All 4-H Clubs in the State of Wisconsin are eligible.
What: Wisconsin 4-H clubs are invited to collaborate to imagine a delicious new ice cream flavor, and come up with an interesting flavor name. Each club may submit up to five entries.
When: Entries must be submitted to Cedar Crest Ice Cream no later than November 15, 2022 via online entry form or email.
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Wisconsin 4-H Pop-Up Store OPEN!
Are you ready for some #Wisconsin4H merchandise?
We are excited to launch our Wisconsin 4-H Pop-up Store where YOU can order Wisconsin 4-H merchandise!
The store will be open for individual orders from now until November 9. Items will be received around the first week of December. Shipping is a flat rate $15.
Get your Wisconsin 4-H gear here: https://go.wisc.edu/fdyj54
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- October 17 Livestock Project Education Meeting 7pm, Lowell VFW
- October 18 4-H Leaders Executive Board Meeting 7pm, Dodge County Administration Building
- October 20 Cavies Project Meeting 6pm, Room 317 Dodgeland HS
- October 20 Rabbit Project Meeting 7pm, Room 315 Dodgeland HS
- October 20 Poultry Project Meeting 7pm, Room 312 Dodgeland HS
- October 24 Horse Project Meeting 6:30pm, Dodge County Administration Building
- October 27 4-H Officer Training 6:30pm, Dodgeland High School
- November 15 Re-enrollment Deadline
- November 15 4-H Leaders Association Meeting 7pm, Dodge County Administration Building
- November 15 Livestock Project Education Meeting 7pm, location TBD
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