July 14, 2023
Cassandra's Message
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Wild Wacky Weekdays day camps are coming up fast! I’m excited to learn more about the polar regions with the youth who have signed up for my Beaver Dam camp next Friday.
I still have room for more campers for the Horicon and Ixonia camp on July 26th and July 31st! I will be extending the deadline to register for these camps until next Wednesday, July 19th. Remember, this is open to ALL youth who just completed grades 5K through 3rd, so make sure to invite your friends who aren’t enrolled in 4-H!
All three camps run from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm with registration beginning at 8:30. Camps run rain or shine so dress accordingly and put sunscreen on before coming to camp.
I am still looking for older youth to help at all three day camps. Be sure to let me know if you are willing to help me out on any of these days. This event is FREE for counselors and includes a t-shirt, lunch, and an awesome leadership opportunity!
For more information about these camps, please see the flyer included in this week’s Focus on 4-H. If you have any questions feel free to reach out! You can call the UW-Extension office at (920) 386-3790 or email me at cluedtke@co.dodge.wi.us.
Cassandra Luedtke
4-H Summer Intern
UW Madison Dodge County
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Club Happenings
County Line (Samantha Schwandt) Members decorated bags prior to the meeting, as a donation to the Ashippun Fire Department. The Noah’s Ark Water Park trip is in August.
Richwood Rangers (Samantha Zubke) New business, Glenn's Brat Haus fundraiser- lots of help needed. July birthdays- Callie Zubke, Nick Zubke, Weston Brown, Abigail Mueller. Jessica Schluter day-Elle Stangler.
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PREMISE ID NOTICE
The Dodge County Fair Association has requested that MAS Committee has documentation on file showing proof of your premise ID registration in addition to having the ID number listed on the orange card. This is to be readily available when the state veterinarian comes in for inspection for DATCP. Please attach a copy of your premise ID registration and/or renewal to your orange card. As a reminder, please attach a copy of your YQCA certificate to the orange card also. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me, Amy Voigt at 920-210-1647 or via email, avoigt0310@gmail.com.
Orange Cards will begin to be Reviewed by the Committee on JULY 26, 2023
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MAS HELP NEEDED
MEAL HELP:
The MAS Bidder/Buyer Meal has been going up in cost. The Committee has made some changes to make it more affordable, however they need some help! Please contact Mike Guenther at micglen2@hotmail.com if you can help on the committee and take care of serving the meal.
AUCTION HELP:
The Committee also needs some auction help! We need a couple of organized, friendly faces to help check in buyers for the auction. Please contact Marie Witzel at marie.witzel@wisc.edu to volunteer.
Thank you for your help volunteering! Volunteers are what make it possible for us to continue to be successful year after year.
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Meat Animal Sale Scholarship Opportunity
The Dodge County Meat Animal Sale (MAS) Committee has budgeted funds, of which they may give scholarships to any Dodge County 4-H or FFA member in good standing who is a graduating high school senior through one year beyond high school graduation (12th or 13th grade on fair entry tags). Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in any post-secondary education for the upcoming year.
Scholarships will be awarded depending on applications received. There will be a minimum of 4 scholarships for no less than $1,000 each. Scholarships will be distributed after proof of successful completion of their Fall semester. Scholarships will be administered through the MAS Scholarship Committee.
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ATTENTION Livestock Show Camp Participants:
If youth attended the livestock show camp, remember that the Meat Animal Sale Committee has some money in their budget to help support your attendance. Please email Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu with the registration fee paid and where to send the check to get reimbursed.
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Mandatory Youth Dairy Exhibitor Meeting
Monday, July 24th at 7:30 pm
@ Dodge County Fairgrounds
The Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee will hold a mandatory meeting for all 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapters, junior breed associations, and other approved youth organizations who are exhibiting Dairy at the 2023 Dodge County Junior Fair.
If you have any questions, please contact the Dairy Youth Advisory Committee at dodgecountydyac@gmail.com
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Fair Stand Schedules!
Check with your Club's General Leader to sign up for shifts in the following Fair Stands:
- 4-H Cream Puff Stand (only 3 shifts left!)
- 4-H/Farm Bureau Food Stand (4 shifts left!)
- WI Woman for Ag Ice Cream Stand (11 shifts open!)
- 4-H Promotion Booth - ALL FILLED!!
- 4-H Fish Pond (only 2 shifts left!)
- Youth Building Supervisors Needed
There are times available for everyone to volunteer! Contact your club's General Leader to sign up for a shift!
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| Camping at the Fair?
Check out the 2023 Camping Guidelines at the Dodge County Fair's Website.
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Upcoming Horse Events:
Wed July 19th: Kallie for gymkhana clinic, 6 to 8 pm at the fairgrounds
Sat July 22nd: Fun Show at the Fairgrounds, Set up 8am, Starting at 8:30 am
Thurs July 27th: 7pm Meeting at Juneau with safety demo. Finish up the paperwork for the state shows which, as a county packet, needs to be postmarked by Aug 1st. We will also have Officer Elections.
Wed Aug 2nd: Judge’s clinic 6-8pm at the Fairgrounds
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2023 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
July 18-20 | 9AM - 4PM
S3347 Sand Rd | Baraboo, WI 53913
$10 per Person CASH/ $12 per Person CREDIT
12 and under are free | FREE PARKINGEquine Area Professional performances going on throughout the day, each day, in the Equine Arena. Pegasus Riders at 10:45 am and 1:30 pm, Rodeo City Drill Team at 10:15 am and 1:00 pm and the 10-Horse Pyramid Hitch at 11:45 am and 2:30 pm.
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Beef Project Display Challenge!
The Wisconsin Beef Council and Wisconsin 4-H Foundation are offering a display contest to all Wisconsin 4-H beef project members. The goal of the contest is to encourage 4-H beef project members and exhibitors to create an informative and appealing display that will educate consumers attending fairs or other events throughout the summer.
Get all of the details here:
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Cloverbud Judges Needed
Are you in seventh grade or higher and interested in being a Cloverbud Judge at the county fair? Then this is for you! Cloverbud judging takes place in the Youth Building on Tuesday, August 17 from 9 am to 7pm or until finished. Judging shifts are 9-11am, 11-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm and 5pm until finished. Let us know what shifts will work best for you.
There will be a Cloverbud Judging Training workshop on Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00pm in the Youth Building on the fairgrounds for all new judges and optional for returning judges.
Sign-up by clicking the button below; you may sign up for 1 or 2 shifts.
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2023 Wild Wacky Weekdays is Cool!
Wild Wacky Weekdays Day Camps will be held Friday, July 21 in Beaver Dam, Wednesday, July 26 in Horicon, and Monday, July 31 in Ixonia. Wild Wacky Weekdays is open to ALL youth in Dodge County in 5K through 3rd grade. See flyer for more information!
In addition to campers, we are looking for older youth in 8th grade through one year beyond high school to be counselors. If you are interested in being a counselor, please contact Cassandra Luedtke at cluedtke@co.dodge.wi.us with the dates you are available and t-shirt size.
UPDATE - Deadline to sign up for Horicon and Ixonia dates are extended to Wednesday, July 19th. Don't miss out on this fun opportunity and bring some friends!
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National 4-H Congress Registration Open!
Registration is now open in 4HOnline for National 4-H Congress until August 5th!
November 24-28, 2023
Atlanta, GA
Youth currently enrolled in Grades 9-12
National 4-H Congress is a five-day Educational Experience held in Atlanta, GA. Congress is the premiere nation-wide event for 4-Hers to network with others from around the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. While at Congress, 4-Hers engage in leadership, citizenship, global awareness, and inclusion. Highlights include educational workshops, exploring the city, international events, community service, educational tours, and the National Congress Gala. Click the button below to learn more:
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4-H Cavy Project Meetings
July 20 - 6:00 PM
Dodge County Fairgrounds
Small Animal Building
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Dodge County Fairgrounds
Small Animal Bldg
Herdsmanship/Showmanship
July 24 - 7:00 PM
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July 20th - 7:00 PM at Dodge Cty Fairgrounds
Questions?
Contact Dan Schwandt at 920-763-8030 or schwandtdutch@aol.com
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Goat Project Meetings
Dodge Cty Fairgrounds
July 27 - 7 PM
August 12 | 8:00 AM - Pen Set-up at the Fair
Any questions: April Doll at 920-219-1953.
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DOG TRAINING DATES
6:30 PM | Dodge Cty Fairgrounds
July 17, 24
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County 4-H Dog Leaders:
Shannon Desjarlais Caine 920-887-2545
Tiffeny Herioux 920-285-32
Julie Schmeidlin 608-695-8899
Dog Project members have been emailed a project letter with meeting and training information!
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Fair Update:
The new Fair Entry Clerk is Natalie Siedschlag. She is your new contact for Blue Ribbon/fair entry questions. Her number is: 920-386-3834 and email is: dodgecountyjrfair@gmail.com
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- July 17 - Dog Project 6:30pm @ Fairgrounds Youth Building
- July 18 - 4-H Leaders Exec Board 7pm
- July 20 - Cavies Meeting 6pm @ Fairgrounds
- July 21 - Wild Wacky Weekday Camp @ Lakeview Park, Beaver Dam
- July 22 - County Fair Horse Speed Show
- July 22 - Dodge County State 4-H Shooting Sports
- July 24 - Rabbit Meeting 7pm @ Fairgrounds
- July 24 - Mandatory Dairy Exhibitor Meeting 7:30 pm
- July 26 - MAS Orange Card Review
- July 26 - Wild Wacky Weekday Camp @ Discher Park, Horicon
- July 27 - Dog Project 6:30pm @ Dodge County Admin Building
- July 29 - County Fair Dog Show
- July 31 - Wild Wacky Weekday Camp @ Harnischfeger Park, Ixonia
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