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Educator Update
Hello 4-H Families,
I hope everyone is doing great! The nice weather we've been having is making it feel like springtime. When I think of spring, I think of it as a time of new growth. As I welcome you to this month's newsletter, I would like to encourage everyone to grow in their 4-H journey. Wether it's exploring a new project area or participating in a 4-H sponsored activity, there are many ways to grow within the program.
Speaking of 4-H activities, we have quite a few to highlight this month. We are partnering with UW-Stout for a FREE robotics event. We also have our new Spring Break Stay-cation for all youth, and Clover U for youth in grades 6 and up. Both of these events will allow youth to explore different project areas. Finally, we have some project meetings coming up. If you are not part of a project, but would like to explore it, going to a meeting is a great place to start!
There are too many events to mention in this update, so take a look at the newsletter. As always, please reach out if you have any questions. We're here to help.
Zachary Rozmiarek, 4-H Educator
zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu, 715-232-1636
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Food Drive Winner!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Dunn County 4-H food drive. A special thank you to Little Elk Creek for issuing the challenge.
We had 9 clubs participate, with a total of 646 items donated to local pantries. The winner, with an average of 21.4 items per member is...Connorsville Comets!
Pictures of all of the clubs that participated will be highlighted on the Dunn County 4-H Facebook page in the following weeks.
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County T-Shirt Design ContestGet ready to unleash your creativity! We're excited to announce our first Dunn County 4-H T-shirt Design Contest! This is your chance to showcase your artistic talents and create a unique design that represents the spirit of Dunn County 4-H. The winning design will be featured on our new Dunn County 4-H T-shirts for the year. Submissions are open until May 19th. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
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Tractor Safety
Sharing for our partners from Colfax FFA-
Colfax FFA will be hosting a tractor safety course on March 10th at Bethany Lutheran Church in Colfax. Follow the link to register. If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Tiffany Schaffner at marktiffschaffner@gmail.com.
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Camp Cook Needed!Clark, Dunn, and Eau Claire County are looking for a camp cook. Camp this year will be taking place at Kamp Kenwood located in Chippewa Falls, from June 8-12. Camp size will be between 30-60 youth campers. To be qualified for this position we are asking that you know how to cook for bigger groups; church groups, schools, camps, restaurants. You will also need to be Safeserve Certified. The camp cook is not required to stay overnight. The cooking staff will be given a $500 stipend. If there is more than one paid kitchen staff person then the stipend will be split.
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| Upcoming Events, Programs, and Activities
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Battle of the Clubs!
The 2025 Battle of the Clubs will be held on March 29th at 10am in the Shirley Doane Gym in Menomonie!
This year's battle will be better than ever with brand new events, while bringing back some old favorites (musical chairs, anyone). We will also be utilizing technology to help keep score.
We encourage every club to form teams of 5-9 youth and compete against each other. Clubs may have multiple teams. There will be awards, along with bragging rights, for the winning clubs.
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UW-Stout Robotics Day!- When: April 26th from 9:45am – 2pm. Lunch will be included.
- Cost: Free
- Who: Youth in Grades 6 and up
- Where: UW-Stout's Vocational Rehabilitation Building at 221 10th Ave E, Menomonie, WI.
- Register through the link below. Registration will be open until April 10th
Get ready for an exciting day of hands-on STEM exploration and collaboration at UW-Stout! Thanks to an Xcel Energy Foundation Award, this free event gives youth in grades 6-12 the opportunity to build, code, and innovate together through robotics, coding, and 3D printing.
Build & Code a Robot: Work in teams to assemble and program a robot while making new friends!
Design with 3D Printing: Create custom parts and watch them take shape in UW-Stout’s Fab Lab.
Explore Engineering Labs: Tour state-of-the-art labs, explore real-world engineering applications, and get inspired by hands-on innovation.
Lunch & Learn: Enjoy a free lunch while discovering UW-Stout’s exciting STEM opportunities and networking with peers
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Summer Camp Dates are Set!- June 9-12th
- Kamp Kenwood and Lake Wissota State Park, Chippewa Falls
- Cost: Covered by Leaders Council
- Grades 3-9
The dates are set for the 2024 4-H Summer Camp! The Dunn County Leaders council will once again be sponsoring ALL Dunn County 4-H Youth! This means that your child can go to camp with no cost to you! Youth in grades 3-6 will be at base camp at Kamp Kenwood while youth in grades 7-9 will be at Lake Wissota State Park for an Outpost Camp experience. Registration will open later this month on 4honline.com! You will receive an email when registration opens.
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Cat Project Meeting- Rescheduled!We have rescheduled the Cat Project Meeting for Sunday, April 27th from 2-4pm in room 60 of the County Government Center.
We would like to invite all 4-H members (including Cloverbuds) to come explore the Cat Project! Volunteers will be sharing their experience with the project, and leading the youth in making a cat toy. Please fill out this form if you are interesting in attending.
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Dog Project Meeting
The Dog Project will have their introductory meeting On Monday, March 31st at 6pm. They will be going over the training schedule and giving some basic information about the project. Anyone who is interested in showing dogs this year is encouraged to attend.
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Clover U-Registration Open!- April 12th, 9am-3pm
- Elk Mound High School
- $15 (includes Lunch)
- Registration closes March 16th
Join us at Clover U, where 4-H members in grades 6 through 13 will be immersed in a variety of project areas such as sewing, cooking, rocketry, leadership, and more.
These sessions are led by experienced adult leaders, extension staff, youth leaders, and specialists in each field. It's a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!
Visit the registration link and session guide for more information.
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Spring Break Stay-cation! - March 14th, 20th and 21st 9am-noon
- All Youth
- Dunn County Government Center
- Free!
No Spring break plans? No problem! Join the Dunn County 4-H team as they lead fun spring break activities.
The theme for March 14th and 20th is Camping. We will learning camping tips and tricks, making a survival bracelet and playing Camp Bingo!
March 21st will be our lazy day. Just want to lay around on spring break? That's ok! Join us for a pajama party with crafts and games!
Youth ages k-5 are invited to participate, while youth in grades 6 and up can join us as youth leaders.
Register now on 4-H online. Registration closes at midnight on March 3rd.
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Wisconsin 4-H State Photography ContestCalling all Photographers! Wisconsin 4-H is excited to reintroduce a state photography contest. Any active 4-H members in grades 3-13 can enter. The contest will be open March 1st and will close on April 1st at 11:59 pm. Contest guidelines and how to upload your photo will be available through the 4-H online portal.
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| County-Wide Meetings and Events
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County-Wide Project meetings are open to any 4-H member who meets the age criteria. If you are unsure about adding a project area, these meetings are an excellent way to explore and learn more. Reach out to the extension office or project leaders for more information.
Projects can be added any time before May 1st in 4honline.com.
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Trip FundingThe Dunn County Leaders Council is excited to help fund your 4-H trip or activity! The Leaders Council is committed to funding 25% of all state and national trips and activities. The Leaders Council may fund at greater amounts depending on the number of participants and budgetary allowances.
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Youth Support Fund
The Youth Support Fund is largely supported by donations from community members and businesses. Its purpose is to reduce the cost barrier associated with 4-H events and activities. If you are planning to participate in a 4-H event and feel like you could benefit from this fund, reach out to the extension office at zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu for more information.
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Club and Leader Information
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New Volunteer Training
All returning Volunteers are required to take the "Supporting Youth, Supporting You" training. Please take a moment to check your 4H Online account to see if you are missing any trainings. A link to training information is below.
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Leaders Council
The next Leaders Council Meeting will be on Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30pm in the County Government Building. Please attend in person or via Zoom if you are available.
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4-H On the Air Schedule4-H On the Air is a fun and unique opportunity for the youth, and a great way to promote your club and Dunn County 4-H. Interviews can be done at the station or by phone.
If you are listed here, please take a moment to connect with WAXX: farm@midwestfamilyec.com or call Jill at 715-852-2659.
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