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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, August 9, 2024
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| Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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Weeping Willow 4-H Club UpdatesThe Weeping Willow 4-H Club held a brat fry fundraiser July 26 - 27 at the depot brat stand across from the Brandon Meats and Sausage Market. Club members helping included (from left) Alisabeth P, Amelia S, and Austin B.
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2024 4-H STEM Day CampJuly 23 -25 was 3 days filled with fun STEM activities! On the first day, the youth started by playing some get-to-know-you games! Then, the youth did made straw rockets, and they built popsicle stick catapults. The youth also built contraptions to keep eggs safe from breaking when dropped from a balcony. After lunch, the youth played a game called Save FRED where they used strategic thinking and teamwork to save a gummy worm! After that, youth built volcanoes in groups that exploded later in the week. The next experiment was adding food coloring to water and putting white flowers in the colored water to see which ones would change colors. After that experiment, the youth participated in a build-a-tower challenge with 12” of tape and 7 notecards to build the tallest tower. To end the day, youth built candy DNA strings and each candy represented different parts of DNA.
The second day started off with a few fun questions, and then the youth made their lava lamps using water, oil, food coloring, and Alka Seltzer tablets! After lava lamps youth made crystal rocks by mixing water and borax and adding a pipe cleaner and watching crystals form on the pipe cleaner. Right before lunch, youth got to finish up their egg drop creations, and then they went outside and dropped them off a balcony. Five eggs survived! After Lunch, the youth made homemade bubbles and did a challenge that consisted of marshmallows and toothpicks to see who could build the tallest structure. After the challenge, the youth went outside and shot off film canister rockets! For the last activity of the day, the youth made butter and ate it with crackers!
On the last day, the youth started with a warm-up activity and then made paper airplanes, origami frogs, and helicopters! After that, youth made oobleck which is a non-Newtonian Fluid meaning it is a solid and a liquid! After lunch, youth played with snap circuits, erupted their volcanos, and made bouncy balls! To finish up the day, the youth made ice cream in bags, and we announced our camper of the week: Henry! Henry gave a helpful hand to others and built positive relationships with his peers and adult volunteers.
All the youth had a great time. Make sure to check out the Facebook page for more pictures of the week and other events.
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MLP Report and Educational Points
All exhibitors who sold an animal at the 2024 MLC auction must submit a Market Livestock Production form to the Market Livestock Committee by Friday, September 6, 2024. Failure to do so will result in loss of privilege for the 2025 MLC Auction. The MLP form is available at www.fonddulaccountyfair.com under Exhibitors→Market Livestock Committee and Project. The form is also found here: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/records/.
The report can be emailed to fdlmarketlivestock@gmail.com or sent to Fond du Lac County Fair Attention: MLP, P.O. Box 1466, Fond du Lac, WI 54936.
Once submitted, a copy of your response will be sent to you for confirmation.
Thank you!
Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Committee
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| Awards and Recognition
Community Service Awards for Clubs and Individuals
Service to the community is a fundamental principle of 4-H. Up to two youth in grades 5 - 8 and up to two youth in grades 9 - 12 will be recognized at the Annual 4-H Achievement Program. Top placing clubs submitting applications will be recognized. Recognition will be given in 2 categories: large and small clubs. Top-placing clubs will have funds donated by the Fond du Lac County 4-H Leader Association in their club’s name, to the agency for which the club did community service. Applications are due to the Extension Office by the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 3).
Apply for the 2024 4-H Key Award
The Key Award is the highest state 4-H award earned by members who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their 4-H club and community. Youth in grades 11-13 are eligible to apply. Up to 4 recipients from Fond du Lac County can be selected. To be eligible for an award, you must turn in a completed application by September 15 and interview. You can find the application at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/travel-experiences-a/. Details on other opportunities can also be found on the website listed above.
Apply for the Educational Experience Funding
Apply for 2024 Citizenship, Leadership, or
Growth Achievement Awards
Citizenship - Citizenship is an individual’s response to their membership in a community. The citizenship award is presented to two individuals who have contributed back to 4-H at several levels, such as: project, club, county, district, state or beyond. A member selected for this recognition should have high participation, strong achievement, and various leadership and community service roles. This member shows they were needed, and will be missed when they leave the 4-H program. The member must have completed at least grade 11 at the time of application. Citizenship applicants must include a copy of the charts from their most recent MPE-A Form.
Leadership - The member is selected for outstanding work as a Youth Leader at the club and county level. Emphasis is placed upon leadership, teaching, and sharing as a Youth Leader. The member must have completed at least grade 9 at the time of application. A maximum of 10 awards are given annually.
4-H Growth Achievement - This award recognizes a member’s overall accomplishment in 4-H over a period of time. It is earned by a member who shows a positive attitude, involvement, growth, breadth, and depth in project, club, and county 4-H activities. The member must have completed at least grade 9 at the time of application. A maximum of 10 awards are given annually.
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Adult Leaders Meeting, Fair Forum, & Raffle Ticket Drawing - August 21 at 6:30 pmAll parents, adult, and youth leaders, whether you are a project, club, special event, or county leader are invited on August 21 for the Adult Leader’s Association Meeting. Before this meeting, at 6:30 pm, there will be an open conversation on county fair ideas. A fair board rep will be present to hear your feedback on the strengths of the fair and suggestions for changes. After the fair suggestions, the Adult Leaders Meeting will follow. Both meetings will take place at Extension Fond du Lac County, room AE-205/206. The Adult Leader’s Association meets 3 times per year – March, August, and October. This is your opportunity to hear, learn, share, and have input. Mark your calendar for August 21. All clubs are encouraged to have a representative present.
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New Record Book Option for Grade 3 & UpThe Fond du Lac County 4-H EZ Record Form is a document that captures your 4-H participation in a given year. This is an alternative option to the traditional record book. It is 6 pages total (3 front and back). The last page is just for scoring and comments. The record book could be filled out in 15-20 mins at a club meeting. Although this form is not eligible for county-level record book awards, corresponding awards will be given based on the total number of points earned by a member for the current 4-H year using the following scale: Bronze: 30-75, Silver: 76-105, Gold: 106-215. The form can be found here: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/records/.
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August: State Fair- Aug 1 - Aug 11, Wisconsin State Fair Park: 640 S 84th St - West Allis, WI 53214
Cloverbud Day Camp - Teddy Bear Adventures- August 14, 9 am-3 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
Adult Leaders Meeting- August 21, 6:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
Cardboard Camp - Zoology - August 20-22, 9 am-12:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
LEGO Day Camp - August 20-22, 1:00-4:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
September: Record Books Due September 3
Community Service Award for Clubs & Individuals Due September 3
Market Livestock Records Due - September 6Record Book Review Day- Saturday, September 7, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Room 205/206 at the FCC
- Please RSVP meal counts for Club Reps by Wednesday, Sept 4.
4-H Key Award & Trip Funding Applications Due September 15- Interviews Monday, September 23, 5-7 pm and Tuesday, September 24, 6:00-8:30 pm in Room 205/206 at the FCC
4-H Citizenship, Leadership, and Growth Achievement Award Applications Due September 15- Interviews Monday, September 23, 5-7 pm and Tuesday, September 24, 6:00-8:30 pm in Room 205/206 at the FCC
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