Dear 4-H Families - 

Attention High School Seniors!

We have exciting news that was shared this week.  The Hahn family is adding a scholarship for youth attending a technical school. 

Harlan Hahn Legacy Dodge County 4-H Scholarship

Eligibility: Any Dodge County 4-H member who is a 2024 graduating high school senior may apply. Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a technical school for the 2024-25 school year and working toward a degree

The application is on the Dodge County scholarship page at https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development__trashed/scholarship-applications/

At the office, we are asked to downsize especially in the basement storage.  For the next couple of weeks, we are offering clubs some of the craft supplies that we have had in the basement.  Please know these are first come first serve and we will be able to use a smaller amount of them, just not the volume that we currently have.  You can check out the pictures at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gvPpjii9jKIl9QmsZdPNL0dHYibyz58H

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!

Flower farmer, Sarah Bruins, led the Achiever’s 4-H Club in a lesson on how to arrange flowers. Each member made a flower arrangement in a mason jar and each family kept one flower arrangement. The rest of the flowers were giving to the 16 residents at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun in celebration of Valentine’s Day.  Sarah is going to teach a flower class at  the March family learning day.  If this sparks your interest, please register for her session.

Placing results:

Grades 3-6

Blue Ribbon: Madelyn Grosenick, Interpretive Reading of “Minnie & Moo” ; Winston Lichty, Original Speech, Five Most Common types of Hay grown in the United States

Grades 7-9

Blue Ribbon: Tori Gillett, Original Poem, The Silk Road to Cotton Fields

Tori also received the Top Speaker Medal.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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

Check out these and other scholarship opportunities on the Scholarship Applications page of the UW Extension Dodge County Website.

To help Wisconsin dairy farmers get the most current and up-to-date research information, the UW Madison Division of Extension Dairy program has developed the “Reproduction Roadshow.” Join us the week of February 19th around Wisconsin and take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts.

Times listed below are the meeting start times.  Registration will begin 30 minutes prior.

Registration Deadline February 12th, 2024 - Registrations are not guaranteed a meal after this timeframe.

OUR LOCATIONS 

This program is geared towards newer producers (< 5 years of experience) and those who do not own beef yet but are considering it. 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.

Crochet or knit peony flowers/ blossoms using your own stash (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!!!

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.

FEBRUARY

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

24 - Family Learning Day (Dodgeland)

MARCH

1 - Scholarship Applications Due

19 - 4-H Leaders Executive Board - 7:00pm

24 - Family Learning Day (Dodgeland)

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