September 2024

(published September 10, 2024)

All 4-H Club and Countywide Project Leaders, 4-H Event/Activity Chairpersons or Organizers: Contribute to the articles posted monthly by completing a short form and uploading your article or photos using link: https://forms.gle/xwa8JP9c49qDMAHq5

NOTE: Articles for the current monthly newsletter, must be submitting by 2 pm. on the Monday before. Newsletter is published on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Any photos submitted with youth, must be identified for photo release.

Ozaukee County 4-H enrollment happening NOW for the 2024-2025 year in 4HOnline! Please plan to enroll during the month of September!

All current 4-H youth and adult volunteers will need to re-enroll each year. Please log into your current 4HOnline account to enroll your family.

IMPORTANT reminders to note:

Attention 4-H Club and Group Leaders, it's annual Charter time!

The online Charter application is now live and due online by November 1st!

A printable charter worksheet is available at the website below and can be used as a resource for your club/group before completing the online application.

Any current chartered 4-H Club and Group need to charter each year. For more information and resources, please visit link: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/resources/volunteer-resources/administrative/charter/

The chartering process ensures the 4-H Club or Group is organized in accordance with the objectives of the Wisconsin 4-H program. Failure to submit a completed Wisconsin 4-H Clubs & Groups Charter Application by the due date could result in the 4-H Club or Group being dissolved.

Any questions, please reach out to the Extension office at 262-284-8288.

Attention General Leaders and Group Leaders: As you begin to organize for the new 4-H year, we ask that you submit new 2024-2025 Club Officers names or 4-H Group Board Member names to the Extension office. This info helps us know who to contact with specific questions and recognize volunteers!

Submit info using link by October 31st: https://forms.gle/wn3ih9S2H9Bd3C726

Reminder: Any adult board member, committee member, species rep, etc- MUST be an approved volunteer prior to serving in this role for the current year. Youth officers must be current active 4-H members as well.

Any questions, please contact the Extension office at 262-284-8288.

Now that we're kicking off the new 4-H year, a review of building reservation guidance is here!

FAIRGROUNDS: Any 4-H Club, Group or Event/Activity that uses ANY of the Fairgrounds buildings for their meeting space, now is the time to reserve your dates for the 2024-2025 year! You will need to submit a 4-H Fairgrounds reservation form for each event directly to Melissa Alexander, Marketing Coordinator, at malexander@ozaukeecounty.gov

Any questions about the Fairgrounds Form or to inquire about date availability, please contact Melissa directly at malexander@ozaukeecounty.gov.

ADMINSTRATION BUILDING: Any 4-H Club, Group or Event/Activity that uses the Auditorium or Room 118 in the Administration Building in Port Washington, now is the time to reserve dates for 2024-2025 year! Admin Building reservations must be made through the Extension office. Please email Claudia at the Extension office with the dates and times. Building reservations are booked on a first come, first serve notice.

You are invited to attend the Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association meeting on September 19 from 7:30-9:00 pm. at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Pavilion.

The Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association members encompass Ozaukee County 4-H members, volunteers, leaders, and families. We work together to expand and enrich the 4-H experience in the Ozaukee County 4-H program. Together we plan countywide 4-H activities, events, and fundraisers.

Meeting agenda can be found on the Leaders page of the website once it's submitted and posted.

Youth in grades 6-8 who are interested in art, or want to form new connections are encouraged to sign up for 2024 Arts Camp! Camp is held October 5-6 at Camp Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells. This camp will highlight different types of art such as, theater, music, visual arts, dance, and more!

Register using 4HOnline by September 16th! (Note: You must be enrolled in 4-H for the current 2024-2025 4-H year before being able to enroll in Arts Camp.)

If you are interested, you can find more information and the ability to register on at the website link: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.../statewide.../arts-camp

Contact Laura Pine, lpine@wisc.edu or (608)262-1222, with any questions.

Save the date and get ready to Spark New Connections at this year’s 4-H Fall Forum, November 2-3 in Stevens Point!

Open to youth in grades 7 & up and adult volunteers. We hope you’ll consider joining to learn new ideas for your club, spark some new project ideas, and meet other members from around the state!

Register using 4HOnline by September 30th. (Note: You must be enrolled in 4-H for the current 2024-2025 4-H year before enrolling in the event.)

For more information on Fall Forum, visit the 4-H Fall Forum website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/fall-forum/

Wisconsin 4-H is excited to announce details for the 2025 Advanced Space Academy!

Advanced Space Academy will take place from February 15-22, 2025, and youth will travel to Huntsville, AL via coach bus and get the opportunity to train like an astronaut, learn team building skills at the Space Camp Challenge Course, participate in SCUBA diving at the underwater astronaut trainer, and learn a ton more about Space and STEM! You can see additional program details on Space Camp’s website. (Do not sign-up through Space Camp's direct website.) 4-H specific details can be found on page: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/advanced-space-camp/

Registration is open to youth in grades 10-12 for the 2024-2025 4-H year, and the cost is $2,700/per person. Registration is open in 4HOnline through September 30, 2024. Space is limited. (Note: You must be enrolled in 4-H for the current 2024-2025 4-H year before enrolling in the event.) We hope to see you when we blast off in February!

More Information or Questions? Contact Justin Lieck at  justin.lieck@wisc.edu

National 4-H Week is October 6-12, and we would like to showcase that week in Wisconsin by encouraging 4-H clubs to participate in a service project around that time. The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council is excited to announce this years’ service project theme: “Make and Deliver.” As part of this statewide project, you and your club are encouraged to create meaningful service  projects to benefit your community. 

The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council is planning a Statewide 4-H Service Project during (or around) National 4-H Week as a way to celebrate 4-H and to give back to local communities.  All 4-H Clubs are encouraged to plan and carry out a service project during the week (October 6-12)  or around those dates.  We want to make a big impact on our local communities through this statewide service project. 

More information at link: https://sites.google.com/wisc.edu/wi-4h-statewide-service 

Once your club has selected a project, make sure to register it at this link:  https://go.wisc.edu/n8v617 

We're excited to share a great learning opportunity being planned for project leaders!

Save the date for Project Leader Training! This event targets new project leaders, experienced project leaders, those interested in becoming project leaders, and youth leaders.  Come learn more about your role, responsibilities, lesson planning, making learning engaging, and working with youth leaders.

Ozaukee County 4-H relies on adult 4-H volunteers who bring knowledge, experience, and passion to work with youth. You are one of the most important influences on youth development and educational outcomes in our program!

Sign up today for this very worthwhile training: https://forms.gle/DNgPuDV8LBZVHKH59

This training is offered by the Ozaukee, Washington, and Fond du Lac 4-H Programs.  Three date options are offered. Locally, Ozaukee County is hosting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Feel free to attend whichever session fits into your schedule!

WE NEED YOU AND YOUR 4-H YOUTH TO MAKE THIS EVENT HAPPEN!

Quick steps to take NOW PLEASE (don't wait because it creates stress later)!

Additional dates or modifications needed to existing dates will be made to the Haunt Calendar which can be seen on the Ozaukee County 4-H Extension at the Haunt website for volunteers. Please glance at this calendar before you come. Remember we are all volunteers and do this outside our main jobs so sometimes modifications need to be made.

https://ozaukee.extension.wisc.edu/the-haunt/

- Submitted by Deanna Lee, 4-H Volunteer Haunt Committee Member

4-H Lemonade Stand: Volunteers Still Needed!

There's still time to sign up for the Lemonade Stand FUNdraiser at the Cedarburg Harvest Festival September 21st and 22nd. This is an easy and fun way to raise money for Ozaukee County 4-H. Current 4-H youth and adults are invited to serve as cashiers and lemonade servers both days. The 4-H booth is #120 located on Washington Ave, south of Bridge Road by Ittie Bittie Piggies. 

Looking for a co-chair to work with that would be interested in continuing this fundraiser next year. If you are interested, please contact Sue Dowe at sadowe1966@gmail.com with questions.

Lemonade Stand signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040448ACA722A31-cedarburg1

- Submitted by Sue Dowe, Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association Volunteer Event Chairperson

Leaders Association Board: Last Call for Applications

Calling All Leaders! 

The Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association is looking for some new board member candidates! This consists of both adults and youth! If you know of someone who is a go-getter, enjoys making decisions and is passionate about 4-H - please encourage them to apply! 

 Below we have included the google form we are asking any interested applicant to fill out.

 Adult Leaders: 4-H Leaders Association Executive Board Application

 Youth Liaisons: 4-H Leaders Association Executive Board Youth Candidate Application

All applications are due by September 15th! 

Thank you for helping to support the Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association! 

- Submitted by Danielle Gettelman, Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association Board Member

Leaders Association Leadership Recognition Award: Nominations

The 4-H Leadership Recognition Award is designed to honor an outstanding leader, group or organization within the Ozaukee County 4-H Program. Nominees for this award should be current 4-H leaders and their involvement and leadership in the Ozaukee County 4-H Program should demonstrate a willingness and drive to consistently excel at performing their regular 4-H Leadership responsibilities.  

Nominations may be submitted by 4-H members, parents, youth leaders or adult leaders. 

Nominate here: OZAUKEE COUNTY 4-H LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARD

All applications are due by October 1st! 

- Submitted by Danielle Gettelman, Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association Board Member

Leaders Association: Ozaukee County 4-H T-shirt Design

It’s that time of year to start designing a new t-shirt for the upcoming 4-H year.

4-H members are invited to start thinking about the design you would like to see on your next 4-H t-shirt. Designs can be emailed to Nicole Simon at  cornerstonelandsurvey@gmail.com  by October 3, 2024.

Be sure to check out the design options and voting info in the October Harbinger newsletter.

General Leaders- please start collecting t-shirt sizes as enrollment begins in September. 

Thank you to the Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association who supports the t-shirt design contest and provides one t-shirt to each 4-H youth member. In addition, there will be an opportunity for families to purchase additional shirts including t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts for youth and adults to order at their own cost. 

- Submitted by Sue Karolczek, 4-H Volunteer

4-H Gear - Promotional Items

A reminder that the Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association has 4-H gear that can be purchased through the Extension office! Need a gift or stocking stuffer or just like 4-H gear? Then check out what's offered for purchase. See image below for items currently available. Prices and quantity vary, please contact the Extension office to inquire about specific item(s).

*Items to be paid for at time of purchase - cash or check accepted.

Reminders & Mark Your Calendars!

National 4-H Week Ribbon Recipients. If you wish to participate in the National 4-H display at the local libraries AND have not turned your project into the Extension office, please plan to do so by Friday, September 13th. Call the office at 262-284-8288 to arrange a drop off date and time.

Leaders Association 4-H Thank You Event: Ice Skating: September 21, 2024 from 11:00-1:00pm at Ozaukee Ice Center, Mequon WI. As a thank you for all you've done over the past 4-H year, the Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association invites 4-H youth and families to join the private skate event. Skate rentals are included.

Adults must be approved volunteers to be actively leading projects or working with 4-H youth. If you are not a current approved volunteer this year, please complete your enrollment, screening or trainings NOW. Questions about your enrollment or status? Log into your 4HOnline account to check status OR call the Extension office at 262-284-8288.

Harbinger Newsletter Published Monthly. The 4-H Harbinger newsletter will be published monthly on the second Tuesday of each month. Please adjust your 4-H club, group, and project announcement schedules as needed. 

4-H County Board Exchange Thank you!

Thank you to the youth and families that took part in the annual 4-H County Board Exchange in August! We appreciate you sharing your time and projects and 4-H experiences with the County Board members.

Thank you to leader, Kate Hoffmann, who volunteered to assist with the event.

Participating 4-H Members:

Join us for the "4-H Farm to Feast Pig Roast"; on September 21st at Old Germantown! This special event will feature a hog raised, shown, and sold by an Ozaukee County 4-H'er. The pig was generously
purchased and donated by Pioneer Service to benefit the Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation.

Date & Time: September 21st from 3:30-7:00 pm
Location: Old Germantown W148N12696 Pleasant View Dr., Germantown, WI
Dinner: Enjoy a pulled pork sandwich, sides, and dessert.
Tickets: $25 per person
Raffle: Participate in a 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big!

Get Your Tickets:
Tickets are limited, so act fast! Purchase yours by calling Amy at 262-853-7252 or reach out to our
directors. Don't miss out on this delicious opportunity to support the Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation!

- Submitted by Jaime Jacobson, Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Coordinator

Reminder that the online 4-H calendar is the best way to stay on top of the many countywide activities going on throughout the 4-H year. Bookmark it here!

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