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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, May 3, 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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Shooting SportsThis year there will be archery and air gun offered in May. Youth participating in spring archery and air gun must be in 3rd grade or older and be a registered 4-H member. Parents are invited to stay for classes to assist the certified shooting sports leaders. Parents are expected to stay for the first class as instructions and background information will be provided. The spring archery and air gun classes will be from 5:30-7:30 pm on the following Tuesdays and Thursdays in May (May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) at Izaak Walton League, N6491 County Trunk K, on the east edge of FdL. Archery will be $2.00 per night and air gun will also be $2.00 per night. If you have any questions about shooting sports, please call Dwight Paulin at 920-922-9805. Let us know if you will be attending.
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Dairy Project UpdatesDairy judging practice information to share was sent in an email on April 30.
Thursday, May 9th- 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 19th- 1 pm
Contacts:
Chad Ryan 920-960-1449
Matthew Kramer 920-838-0201
A State Fair Orientation Meeting has also been scheduled for any youth interested in exhibiting dairy at state fair. It will be held Wednesday, May 15th at 7 pm at the Rec Building at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. This is an updated location from a previous email. Please let me know if you are coming, pizza will be provided! Please contact Sarah Loehr with questions 608-792-7013, sarahloehr24@gmail.com.
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Small Animal Project OpportunityPoint opportunity for ALL Small Animal Project members.
On Saturday, May 4th at 8 am the Cappozzo boys will host a chicken processing demo. Please see the email sent on Wednesday, May 1 for the address.
Please dress for the weather.
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| Day Camp Youth Leaders Wanted
We are seeking youth leaders to help teach activities during our Day Camps this summer! If you are interested in helping with any of the day camp opportunities, please reach out to Tracy for more details! You can contact her at (920)-896-3360 or tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu. Youth leaders should reach out to Tracy by Friday, May 17.
Day Camps Offered are:- Around the World
- Art
- Cardboard
- Cloverbud
- Foodie
- LEGO
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STEM
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Summer Academy Registration Extended to May 10Summer Academy is the Positive Youth Development Institute’s signature career, leadership, & college readiness conference hosted at UW-Madison. The event focuses on preparing young people (grades 8-11) for higher education in a way that complements formal education prep programs. This year’s theme is Charge your Sparks; Summer Academy is committed to helping youth discover their passions by providing the inspiration and charge to keep their battery full! Participants will take a deep dive into a college and/or career focus of their choice through tracks offered by both UW-Madison and Madison College, and will have many opportunities to network with faculty, students, recent graduates, and peers from across the state.
The registration fee covers all lodging, meals, track participation, and in-town travel during the event. Statewide bussing to and from the event will be offered for an additional fee.
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4-H Summer Intern Position
We are hiring a 4-H Summer Intern, which is a paid position funded by the Fond du Lac County 4-H Leaders Association!
The 4-H Summer Intern would be responsible for helping plan, promote and facilitate summer programs throughout Fond du Lac County. This may include Summer Day Camps, Project Workshops, promotional events, and more. If you enjoy working with youth and have experience in Positive Youth Development, please apply. Knowledge of 4-H is preferred, but not required.
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| 2024 June Dairy Day Celebration Saturday, June 1
Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about the Annual June Dairy Month June Dairy Day. The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council, in partnership with National Exchange Bank and Trust, invites the community to the 39th Annual June Dairy Days Celebration on Saturday, June 1. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. near National Exchange Bank and Trust, 130 South Main Street in Fond du Lac. This free, community appreciation event is open to the public.
If your 4-H club would like to sponsor a dairy game, serve cheese samples, or help work the games, please give us a call. We invite your club to participate. Join us in our efforts to promote June Dairy Month! Please let us know by Monday, May 20, 2024 if you would like to participate.
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| May:
Small Animal Project OpportunityShooting Sports Meeting- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30- 7:30 pm, Izaak Walton League
Dog Project Meetings- Thursdays, 5:00 pm for beginners, 5:45 pm for returners, FDL Fairgrounds
Dairy Judging Practices- Thursday, May 9th- 6:30 pm
- Sunday, May 19th- 1 pm
Dairy State Fair Meeting- May 15, 7 pm, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Rec Building
LEGO Club Meeting- May 28, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Teen Leaders Association Meeting- May 28, 7:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus (Change in location for May meeting)
Cloverbud Day Camp Registration Deadline- May 31st to receive a t-shirt
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