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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, November 15, 2024
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Rosendale 4-H Club Awards Banquet

The Rosendale 4-H club met on Sunday, November 3, 2024. We started the meeting with the lunch portion of our awards banquet.
After lunch, we gave out county award recognition. Awards were given to Daisy and Dixie Wittchow, Courtlyn Hansen (Gold), and Eli & Emer Curtis for completing a record book. Abby Derksen received the Community Service Award from Fond du Lac County 4-H. Each member also received recognition for their years in 4-H and we honored Josh Lalor, Alissa Barthuly, and Grace Clark for graduating from the 4-H program.
Emer Curtis talked about the Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest held in October. Then, we talked about the winter fundraiser at Culver’s, which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Ten percent of the sales from the night will go to our club for use in further supporting the community.
We are going to support a family in need in the community for Christmas. The Derksen and the Curtis family will work with Emily in the Village to gather a list for the family.
We then installed our officer team: President: Abby Derksen, Vice-President: Eve Clark, Secretary: Abby Derksen, Treasurer: Mac Gillett, Reporter: Eli Curtis, and Sergeant of Arms: Levi Clark.
Following the meeting, we put together our donation for the Brandon Food Pantry.
Our next meeting will be at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Each member or family is asked to bring a donation to Sandi Paws. We will be painting ornaments for our activity following the meeting. 
Submitted by Reporter, Eli Curtis
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Invitation to New Family Orientation - December 5, 6-8 pm at the Fond du Lac Campus.
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Officer Training - Saturday, December 7

Participants will learn the responsibilities of their officer positions, so it is important that all officers attend. Officers will also meet other 4-H members throughout the county. This will give them a chance to exchange ideas and build new relationships. Youth do not have to be incoming club officers to attend the training. Spread the word and invite your friends!  
All participants must RSVP by Monday, November 25. If we don’t have a minimum of 20 youth signed up, we will cancel the event. A pizza lunch will be served at the end of the training.
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FDL Fair Board Annual Meeting

All season parking pass holders from the 2024 fair are invited to attend the FDL Fair Board Annual Meeting on Monday, November 18th, starting at 6:30 at the Recreation Building. Light snacks will be served.
- Karen Albert, Fairboard Representative
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Wisconsin 4-H State Arts Teams Rebrands as Arts Ambassadors

Join the 4-H Arts Ambassadors soon!

Formally known as the State 4-H Art Team, youth in grades 9-13 can now become a member of the Arts Ambassadors! Arts Ambassadors will have new and unique opportunities to explore different tracks in the arts as well as working with other 4-H youth and adults to enhance their skills. Applications will open soon!

Learn more about what the Arts Ambassadors will look like on our website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/2024/11/06/wisconsin-4-h-state-arts-teams-rebrands-as-arts-ambassadors/

Family Learning Day Proposals 2025

Family Learning Day cannot happen without youth and adults volunteering to lead sessions! We are seeking Family Learning Day presenters. Please consider this opportunity as many of the youth look forward to this day of learning! This is a great opportunity to try teaching a session!  You can submit the form electronically here https://go.wisc.edu/2025familylearningdaypresenter or we can mail you a form to complete. You will receive notice of the number of participants in your session approximately 2 weeks prior to the event. Fond du Lac County 4-H Adult Leaders Association will provide lunch for presenters who request it on the registration form. Questions: Contact Extension Fond du Lac County at 920-906-4623.

Family Learning Day is an opportunity for 4-H members (grades 5K-13) to learn a new skill or work on a project. We are working on building out some more sessions to be offered during Family Learning Day on Saturday, Feb 22. Youth and adults can lead sessions. Please help make this day a success by volunteering to teach a session or two. If you need help with your session, invite another person to co-teach with you. The program is held at Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC) formerly the UW-Oshkosh Fond du Lac Campus. Sessions 1 and 5 are 60 minutes, Sessions 3 and 4 are 45 minutes, and Session 2 is 90 minutes. Indicate the length and time of day that fits your needs. You may repeat your session if you wish. Registration for this event goes out at the end of December/beginning of January.

Examples of previous sessions vary from woodworking, arts & crafts, basketball basic drills, photography basics, simple recipes, mindfulness, Livestock Skillathon, and so much more! Please share your talents or skills with youth who might have the same interests! 
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Educational Experiences 

National 4-H Conference Applications for the 2025 National 4-H Conference are now live! Older youth are invited to apply to participate in this conference. National 4-H Conference is a premier leadership and civic engagement opportunity, where youth will get the chance to work with a branch of the federal government on an action plan, visit with legislators, and explore Washington DC! Application details are available on our website: go.wisc.edu/NationalConf 

Educational Experiences

Space Camp
Registration for 2025 4-H Space Camp opens this week in 4HOnline! Registration is open to youth in grades 6-8 who are newcomers to Space Camp. Space Camp will take place from May 1-5, 2025. This educational experience is a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn about aerospace, STEM, explore Space Camp, meet new people, and more! Registration will open on November 15th. You can read more on our website: go.wisc.edu/spacecamp
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The South Entrance to the FCC has moved

If you are coming to the Extension office, the south entrance has moved. Previously, it was located at the intersection of Campus Dr. and University Dr. next to Moraine Park Technical College. The new entrance is located at the intersection of Campus Dr./Pine Lake Dr. and Prairie Road. There are signs at the old entrance if someone is to come in off of Johnson/Hwy 23 towards the old entrance. 
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November:

Teen Leaders Association Meeting

  • Nov 25, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room. Meet at FDL Fleet Farm 6 pm prior to meeting for Toys for Tots shopping.

LEGO Club Meeting

  • Nov 26, 6:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)

The Extension office is closed on November 28 & 29.

December:

Family Learning Day Sessions Proposals Due December 1
New Family Orientation 

  • Dec 5, 6-8 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
  • Please fill out the Google Form to Register

Officer Training

  • Dec 7, 9:30-11:30 am, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
  • Please fill out the Google Form to Register for a head count for lunch.

Teen Leaders Association Meeting - NO DECEMBER MEETING

LEGO Club Meeting - NO DECEMBER MEETING

The Extension office is closed on December 24, 25, and 31.
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