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December 16, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
It is amazing how quickly the holiday season has come this year. First I would like to wish the happiest time of year for you and your families. I hope you all get to spend some wonderful time together and wish you the best as we turn the calendar to 2023!
With the holidays upon us, this will be the last Friday Focus on 4-H of the year. In addition, the Dodge County offices will be closed on December 23, 26, 30 and January 2. Please make a note of those dates if you were thinking about visiting county office buildings over the holidays.
For all of the youth in the 4-H program, the holiday week is a great time to start thinking about what you plan to do in the 4-H program for 2023! Do you have some projects that you can start working on with the cold weather coming?
Enrollment is staying steady, and still coming in especially for new families. We would like to remind you that 4-H enrollment needs to be completed by December 31, 2022 to exhibit at the Dodge County Junior Fair.
Finally, I would like to thank the 66 youth age 13 years and older who completed the WI Thrive Survey. The data is extremely helpful for us to focus on the WI 4-H program. With many Dodge County 4-H youth completing the survey, we were able to get local data that we can use to help shape the program. I want to give a huge thank you to all of you and share some prize-drawing winners from the youth who completed the survey. Congratulations to Nicole Roecker (Trenton Highlights) who won a gift card from the state drawing. Locally, we have prizes for Braden Cronce (Lebanon Luckies), Katelyn Eibes (Lomira Clover Leaves), Liam Hall (Neosho Utopians), Garrett Karow-Hodgson (Oak Grove Owls), Noah Roberts (Lakeside), and Autumn Schnitzler (Herman Hornets). Congratulations!
Have a great Holiday Season!
Marie Witzel
4-H Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office)/920-210-3080 (cell)
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Summer Camp 2023 Grades 3-6
While the weather outside may be frightful, it is a good time to start thinking about summer! Summer brings the return of in-person Summer 4-H Camp. We will be camping at Camp Lakota in Wautoma on June 14-17 with 4-Hers from Columbia and Sauk Counties. This is a save the date message for youth grades 3-6. Further information will come out in the new year. But if you are excited to check out Camp Lakotah, you can see what it is like at their website at https://camplakotah.com/
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Camp Counselors Needed for 2023
For youth above grade 9, we are beginning the recruitment for Camp Counselors! If you are interested in serving as a Camp Counselor please fill out the Google form application in the link below and submit to Marie Witzel at the Extension office by Feb 1st. Please note that training is scheduled for April 22 in Portage.
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Hats Off!
...to all the volunteers who helped at the SHOP WITH COPS on December 10. Hats off to Lezley, Lex, Zoey, and Bryce Lenz (River Oaks); Deb and Jessica Rynearson (Watertown Badgers); Helen Weisensel (County Resource Leaders); Sherry Helmer (Trenton Highlights); Kristin, Jacob, and Emma Adsit (Leipsic); Joanna, Charlie and Lisa Schwartz (Lebanon Luckies); Tricia Kelly & Adele Swann (Burnett, Inc); Andy Hoefs (Hyland Prairie); Heather Rynearson & Adam Wappler (Watertown Badgers); Joseph & Lisa Panzer (Leipsic); Dan, Becky, Morgan and Kaitlynn DeJager (Trenton Highlights); Kaylee & Jill Jahnke (Trenton Highlights); Nicole, Brooke, and Theodore Crego (Juneau Victorians); and Leanne Gensch (Hyland Prairie).
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Discover 4-H Series (K-2 grade)! 4-H means Head, Heart, Hands and Health
Explore what each ‘H’ means with fun activities. Try activities at home or complete them together with us. Register today! Registration is open NOW and continues until January 6. By registering, you receive a box with supplies, a supply list, and connect information for the interactive zooms.
Virtual sessions will be on the following Tuesdays at 6PM. Recordings of the sessions will be available for 30 days afterwards.
- January 17- Head- Straw Rocket
- January 31- Heart- “The Day You Begin” Book
- February 14 -Hands - Lava Mug Cak
- February 28- Health- Happy minds and bodies.
It is important to note, youth may need adult supervision with some of the activities.
To register, visit: https://go.wisc.edu/756vd7. Materials can be picked up at your local Extension office starting January 16. If you have questions please contact Marie Witzel at 920-386-3790.
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Discover 4-H Series (3-6 grade)! Let's Celebrate!
In the 4-H program we celebrate ourselves and others. If you’re a 4-H member, invite someone to our party. If you haven’t, we hope you accept our invitation to this party! The “Let’s Celebrate!” series will include paper art, food science, wellness, and interactive games over three sessions.
You will learn some fun science and art skills as well as how to make sure we are taking care of ourselves and others. It’s all a part of our WI Movement!
Register today! Registration is open NOW and continues until January 6. By registering, you receive a box with supplies, a supply list, and connect information for the interactive zooms.
Virtual sessions will be on the following Tuesdays at 6PM. Recordings of the sessions will be available for 30 days afterwards.
- January 24: Making Paper Art
- February 7: Mixing Food, Science, and Art
- February 21: Adding Wellness to your Routin
- January 24-February 21 (ongoing): Goosechase app interactive experience
To register, visit: https://go.wisc.edu/756vd7. Project boxes can be picked up at your local Extension office starting January 16. If you have questions please contact Marie Witzel at 920-386-3790.
When you join 4-H, you are part of the nation’s largest youth development organization, and that’s SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!
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Volunteers in PreparationHave you signed up as an adult volunteer but still need to take Volunteers in Preparation training? One of the first steps to become a registered 4-H volunteer is to attend a new volunteer orientation, Volunteers in Training (VIP).
UPCOMING DATES:
Wednesday, December 28th - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 7th - 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
To sign up to attend the orientation, REGISTER HERE
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December 31st is the Deadline!
Youth can enroll in 4-H at any time of the year, but Dodge County 4-H'ers must enroll/re-enroll in 4-H by December 31st to be eligible to exhibit at the 2023 Dodge County Junior Fair.
Don't wait! Enroll today at https://v2.4honline.com/
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Club Happenings
Portland Boosters (Emma Crave) The calendar for the upcoming year was discussed. Holiday parade is Saturday, December 3rd. Parade starts at 5pm; goes from the old Burger King parking lot and ends at the park. A new flavor is being developed for the Cedar Crest Ice Cream Competition.
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Citizenship Washington FocusRegistration Open through Dec. 31Trip Date: June 24 – July 1
- Registration is open now through December 31 in 4HOnline for youth in grades 10-12 (min. age 15 years)
- Cost $1,750
- ME Scholarship applications due December 16, 2022 to the Extension Office Dodge County
What is Citizenship Washington Focus?
Citizenship Washington Focus, or CWF for short, is the premier week long 4-H citizenship and leadership experience. CWF brings 4-H delegations from all over the country to stay in Washington D.C., our Nation’s Capital! Participants learn about the roles of Senators and Representatives in the United States’ government and how these parts work together to form an effective Congress. Additionally, youth get to see and experience government in action by meeting with their State’s members of Congress and watching a House of Representatives meeting.
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Scholarships Available to Support 4-H Member Educational Experiences
The Leaders’ Association and the Beaver Dam Agri-Business Club encourage youth to take advantage of the educational trip opportunities that are possible through 4-H. These organizations have scholarships budgeted that will pay for over half of the cost of the Educational Experiences. To receive a scholarship youth need to apply by filling out the Member Evaluation (ME) Form Application and participating in a face-to-face interview process. To be considered for a scholarship, the ME Form needs to be turned in by the due date required for each of the Educational Experience trips. Interviews are scheduled for January 5 and April 25, 2023.
Category I (Green Form)
Space Camp – due: Dec. 16,2022
Category II (Pink Form)
American Spirit East - due: Dec. 16, 2022
Citizenship Washington Focus – due: Dec. 16, 2022
QUESTIONS? Please contact Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program Assistant 920-386-3790 or email ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us
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Family Learning Day Session Presenters - Second Call!
We're gearing up for 2023 FAMILY LEARNING DAY! We need a few more presenters to round out the sessions. Do you have a special skill or topic you'd like to share? All session topics are welcome! SIGN UP HERE
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STEM Opportunities Coming in Spring UW Science Expeditions: Campus-Wide Open House April 14-16, 2023
UW Family Gardening Day: Open House May 6, 2023
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Dodge County Land & Water Conservation Dept. Hosts Poster ContestThe Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Dept. will be participating in the 2023 NACD poster contest. The contest is open to public, private and home-school students. The posters are set into categories by grade: K-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9; 10-12.
- Contest Date: January 17, 2023
- Poster Due: January 10, 2023
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Dodge County Land & Water Conservation Dept. Hosts Speaking Contest
Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Dept. will be holding a Conservation Awareness Speaking Contest. The contest will held on Tuesday, January 16, 2023 at The Dodge County Administration Building located at 127 E. Oak St, Juneau. Contest time will be determined at a later date. For students interested in participating in the speaking contest, please provide the student's name and speech title to our office by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, January 9, 2023 in order to qualify.
The Conservation Speech Contest is open to
-Elementary Division - Grades 5-6 (3-5 minute speeches, required)
-Junior Division - Grades 7-8 (4-6 minute speeches, required)
-Senior Division - Grades 9-12 (5-7 minute speeches, required)
Students do not need to participate just through their class, they may participate on their own with the involvement of a parent or guardian. The speeches must promote the conservation of natural resources and the protection or enhancement of environmental quality. Topics should address soil and water conservation issues with an emphasis placed on the subject as it relates to the locality or to Wisconsin.
The winners of the Dodge County contest will then proceed to the Regional Contest in Sauk County on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The winners from the Regional Contest will then proceed to the State contest taking place at the WI Land and Water Association's Annual Conference being held at the Chula Vista Resort in WI Dells on March 1-3, 2023.
Please see HERE for more information.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office at 920-386-3660.
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- December 16 New 4-H Family Gathering, 7pm Dodge County Administration Building
- December 16 ME Trip Applications DUE
- December 28 Volunteers in Preparation Zoom 1pm https://tinyurl.com/4-HVIP2022
- Extension Office Closed: December 23, 26, 30 and January 2
- December 31 - Deadline to enroll/re-enroll in Dodge County 4-H to for 2023 Junior Fair eligibility
- January 16 Livestock Education Project Meeting, 7pm Dodgeland HS Multi Purpose Room
- January 17 4-H Leaders Executive Board, 7pm Dodge County Administration Building
- January 19 Cavies Project Meeting, 6pm Dodgeland HS Room 312
- January 19 Poultry Project Meeting 7pm, Dodgeland HS Room 312
- January 19 Rabbits Project Meeting 7pm, Dodgeland HS Room 315
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