|
September 3, 2021Marie's Message
Hi All,
Wow the Fair is over and youth are back to school! The past couple of weeks seem to have flown by, and we are beginning the fall enrollment season in 4HOnline.
As we move into the new year in 4-H, the focus of Wisconsin 4-H will be on Youth-Adult Partnerships. This is something that may be review for some 4-H families and may be something new for others. The training is being developed as a part of the Annual Leader Training for all clubs and groups. The focus areas are:
1. Building Relationships to Create mutual respect 2. Open Communication (between and among generations) 3. Inclusive Environments 4. Equal Voice 5. Equal Roles 6. Equal Participation I am excited for the training as we move into this fall. I was impressed with the youth and adults who attended the Livestock Listening sessions earlier this week. The meeting demonstrated the focus points of equal voice and open communication that is being included with the annual leader training.
Please feel free to contact me with questions.
| |
Marie Witzel 4-H Youth Development Educator marie.witzel@wisc.edu 920-386-3790 (office) 920-210-3080 (cell)
| |
Dairy Youth Auction Committee (DYAC) to Meet September 15
The Dairy Youth Auction Committee is meeting on Sept 15 at the St. Johns School in Juneau. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! If you have thoughts or suggestions from the county fair or ideas for educational programs for the 2021-'22 4-H year, please bring them to the meeting. This is also the election of officers. All dairy project families are invited to attend.
| |
Nominations Open for MAS Committee
Encourage club volunteers and youth members to serve on these leadership Boards! The Meat Animal Sale committee is looking for one adult from each specie and youth from each specie to serve on their board. If you are interested or have questions feel free to contact Mike Guenther at 920-210-1938.
The 2021 Meat Animal Sale checks are available for pick-up in the Dodge County Extension office. If you have another family picking up your check, we need confirmation of that please. Give the office a call at 920-386-3790. Signatures will be required. Extension office hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
| |
4-H Horse Project Notes
Good luck to youth participating in the state Horse shows this month. The next county project meeting will be September 27 at 7 pm at the Youth Building at the Fairgrounds. Please bring chairs for the meeting.
| |
4-H Cavies & Rabbit Project MeetingsSeptember 20, 2021 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds - YOUTH BUILDING
6pm CAVIES
7pm RABBITS
| |
4-H Leaders Association Meeting Sept. 21
The September 21st 4-H Leaders Association meeting will be held at the United Methodist Church Wesley Center gym at 199 E. Jefferson Street in Waupun. Chairs are available or bring your own.
Nominations Open for 4-H Executive Board
Encourage club volunteers and youth members to serve on these leadership Boards! The 4-H Executive Board members can only serve for two terms at a time, with a total of four years. There are four vacant spots for the board next year and four vacant spots for the youth next year. This rule is put in place so that the same people are not serving the board and new opinions are being put out there. The youth have to be in 7th grade or higher in order to be nominated.
| |
4-H Clubs & Groups Charter Renewals - online or paper!
4-H clubs and groups must renew their charter annually through completion of the Charter Application Process. Charter Applications are to be completed online by November 1st.
As we enter a new 4-H program year we look forward to new opportunities as we grow and learn together! The 4-H Charter Application is a NEW tool that will simplify the previous charter process. As you fill out the application you will notice a few changes:
- Online format (paper copy available upon request).
- No calendar needed, instead you will be able to select projects, activities, community service, and fundraisers your Club or Group may participate in for the upcoming year.
- No signatures required in the application.
As you work through completing the Annual Charter Application we encourage you to facilitate discussion and involve your membership in the process. This is an opportunity to actively engage members to be themselves, build connections, explore new opportunities, belong together, discover skills, and give back to their community through the Wisconsin 4-H Movement. Learn more about The Wisconsin 4-H Movement – Wisconsin.
To be authorized to use the 4-H Name and Emblem, all 4-H Clubs and Groups must complete the 4-H Charter Application online or can submit a paper application to the County Extension Office by November 1st.
| |
4-HOnline Enrollment for 2021-'22 is Open!
4-H FOR ALL! Beginning Oct. 1st, adults and youth can enroll in a Dodge County 4-H club by going to: http://wi.4honline.com
Adult volunteers who completed VIP or Mandated Reporter training last year, but did not complete everything and be approved, will be able to complete just what was missing. They will not have to re-do the training. The same is true for background checks.
Important deadlines are as follows: NOVEMBER 15, 2021: Recommended deadline for re-enrolling members to enroll. DECEMBER 31, 2021: Deadline for ALL returning and new members to enroll in 4HOnline to be eligible to show at the 2022 Dodge County Junior Fair. However, new members can join at any time.
| |
4-H Clubs Are Challenged to Create New Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor
Cedar Crest Ice Cream, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up again to present the “Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Contest” for Wisconsin 4-H clubs. More than 1600 clubs are eligible to create and submit a flavor ‘recipe’ with the top clubs named as finalists, and the top flavor produced for summer 2022.
| |
Chris Clover Moves FOURWARD!
Let’s move Fourward Together this summer by taking Chris Clover on a journey throughout Wisconsin. Chris Clover is a fictional character that 4-Hers can print and take along on their 4-H adventures this summer. The idea is that they take a photo of themselves with Chris Clover, engaged in 4-H activities related to the Wisconsin 4-H Movement values. They can be printed out already in color, or printed in black and white for 4-Hers to creatively color and decorate. SUBMISSIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
| |
Dan Short Memorial Bench Gifts Accepted
In honor of Dan Short, Extension Livestock Specialist and Financial Analyst for over 31 years in Dodge County, a memorial bench area was dedicated at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in front of the Sheep/Beef Barn that Dan spearheaded the construction of during his tenure.
View the Memorial Dedication HERE Donations for the Memorial are still being accepted. Clubs or individuals can specify the donation to Dodge Co. 4-H Leaders Association. Please note on your donation for Dan Short Memorial. If you have any questions please contact Penny Seaver, President Dodge Co. 4-H Leaders Association at cpbseav@yahoo.com
| |
Resources Available from the PYD Media Collection
The Positive Youth Development (PYD) Media Collection is a library of educational tools that can be borrowed from anywhere in the state. Visit the PYD Media Collection website to see what is available. You will find displays, skillathons, learning lab kits, interactive CD ROMs, DVDs, and more. Project materials currently include horse, dairy, livestock, small animal, and some arts. We have kept the most used and current materials. Most outdated materials have been removed.
There is no cost to order materials for Extension-sponsored programs. Non-Extension user groups must pay for outbound and return postage plus a $10 handling fee.
Contact Monica Lobenstein, Learning Resources Specialist, monica.lobenstein@wisc.edu or 715-896-0377, with questions.
| |
|
|
|
|