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November 12, 2021Marie's Message
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Hi All, The 4-H re-enrollment deadline is quickly approaching. It is great to hear about all of the new families that are joining clubs. We need to have the same excitement happening with our current members. Please remind them to complete their 4HOnline enrollments so you as leaders can bring your enrollment fees to the 4-H Leaders Association meeting or the Extension office next week.
I have recently learned that Cameron Pokorny (Achievers 4-H Club) is continuing to serve as a National 4-H Tech Changemaker. He had a podcast advertisement last Sunday, to promote the national 4-H digital divide article! Way to go Cameron!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so take some time to spend some time with family. Also if you are a deer hunting family, please be safe!
If you have 4-H county project meetings coming up please let us know. If you are a leader, make sure you send in the information so we can include it in the Friday Focus on 4-H. We are also working on creating a 2022 Calendar, so if you have dates, we would like them on the calendar. Please send them ASAP by Nov. 12.
Feel free to contact me with questions.
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Marie Witzel 4-H Youth Development Educator marie.witzel@wisc.edu 920-386-3790 (office) 920-210-3080 (cell)
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Club Happenings
Achievers (Leo Panetti) A motion passed to participate in the Waupun Holiday Helpers by shopping for 4 children. Club members and their families had dinner from Tony’s Pizza and handed out awards.
County Line (Emma Runyard) The club talked about raising money for t-shirts. Members can draw a design and as a club come up with one design.
Herman Hornets (Claire Zuern) Members commented on either something special they saw while on the Fall Hike or what they enjoyed while walking. A motion carried to purchase 3 wreaths and any additional donations received during our Bingo night be donated to Wreaths Across America.
Richwood Rangers (Ciara Schreiber) Members who went to highway clean-up reported on what they found and after the meeting there was a tour from Lush Worm Farm. A motion carried to do a hayride and maze for recreation in October.
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ANNUAL LEADER TRAININGLearn Together, Lead Together: Youth-Adult Partnerships
Dodge County is offering these sessions virtually. Youth and adult participants can register using the links below. Once you register, you will receive the link for the zoom session(s), and be provided information on handouts, reference materials and supporting documents.
November 30th, 2021: Learn Together, Lead Together: Building Relationships, Communication and Inclusion Time: 6:30-8:00pm Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/7r9x64
January 31, 2022: Learn Together, Lead Together: Equal Voices, Roles and Participation Time: 6:30-8:00pm Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/vze9e3
Attendance will be recorded. WI 4-H Club annual chartering requires one adult leader from each club or group MUST attend one of the Annual Leader Training sessions. Have questions? Contact Marie Witzel at 920-210-3080 or marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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4-H Volunteer Training in DecemberBecome a certified 4-H volunteer! New 4-H volunteers attend the Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) Training on December 7th. This is required training for all adult 4-H volunteers.
4 Steps Necessary to Becoming a Certified WI 4-H Volunteer
The safety of all youth and adults is our top priority. To ensure volunteers are qualified, understand, and are prepared for their positions, Extension requires:
- Background check - first year and every 4 years after.
- Annually, signing the Extension Volunteer Behavior Expectation form and the Assumption of Risk Document. This is typically done as part of the registration process.
- Volunteers In Preparation (VIP) Training - once, with ongoing virtual and in person trainings after.
- Complete the Extension Volunteer Mandated Reporter Training online
A NEW 4-H volunteer will need to complete the steps above. First, enroll in 4HOnline as a volunteer 4-H leader and sign the volunteer behavior expectation form. Once that is done, you’ll receive an email from UW Madison explaining that you will next be receiving an email from “HireRight,” and they will be asking you to complete a criminal background check. Next, you will need to complete the online Mandated Reporter Training and the VIP Training.
December 7 This December session is being trained by the 4-H Youth Development Educators of Area 16 – Columbia, Dodge and Sauk counties. Log into 4-HOnline to register for the December 7 session using the “Events” tab.
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4-H Shooting Sports Adult Certification Workshop
A statewide archery certification workshop for adults will be offered Saturday, January 22, 2022. This East Central Wisconsin certification workshop will be held in Waupaca County and open to all approved 4-H leaders age 21 and over. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
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4-H Project Groups on Facebook
Did you know there are Dodge County 4-H projects that have Facebook groups? Stay connected!
Know of a project group that has a Facebook group but isn't listed here? Contact Extension Dodge County at 920-386-3790 and let us know so we can update and share!
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4-H Rabbit Project MeetingMonday, November 22 6pm @ Juneau Public Library TOPIC: Guest Veterinarian to discuss RHDV2 (a rabbit virus currently spreading)
Save the Dates! 2022 Rabbit Project MeetingsJanuary 24 - location TBD
February 28 - location TBD
March 28 - location TBD
April 25 - location TBD
May 25 7pm @ Dodge County Fairgrounds
June 27 7pm @Dodge County Fairgrounds
July 28 7pm @ Dodge County Fairgrounds
Questions? Contact Bill Meyer at docorabbits@gmail.com
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Horse Project MeetingNovember 22 @ 7:00pm ZOOM MeetingRegister in advance HERE for this meeting
Save the Dates! 2022 Horse Project Meetings February 24 March 28 April 28 June & July Open Arenas September 26 October 27 November 28Questions? Contact Sherry Helmer helmca29@powerweb.net or 920-210-9553.
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2021–2022 Dodge County Livestock Education Meetings Meetings begin at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted and run for about an hour. Locations to be determined if in person or held via Zoom.
- November 15, 2021 Beaver Dam High School Agriculture Room/Mr. Ganske - Meats Judging Learn about meats judging, participating in a contest, and maybe compete on a county 4-H Meats Team! MASKS REQUIRED. Enter on the northwest side of the school.
- January 17, 2022, Location TBD - Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s of Market Animals So you are planning on entering your market livestock in the fair! Do you know how to? Where do you sign up? What paperwork is needed? What to put on your thank you note. What do you need on your orange card?
- February 21, 2021, Location TBD - Ag Career Fair
- March 21, 2022 Location TBD - Caring for Your Animal
- April 18, 2022 Location TBD - Talking Vaccinations
- May 16, 2022 Location TBD - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
- June, 2022 Location TBD - PRESALE MEETING If you did not attend the Presale meeting on September 27th 2021, YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS ONE!
Attendance at a Livestock Educational meeting counts as 1 point on the Livestock Project Member Activity Card (aka: 'the orange card")
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4-H Movement T-Shirts $5
Call or email Marie at 920-386-3790 or marie.witzel@wisc.edu for size availability and schedule a pickup time. Payment is due at time of pickup.
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- November 15 Cavies Project Meeting 6:00pm @ Juneau Public Library
- November 15 Livestock Education Meeting 7:00pm, Beaver Dam HS Ag Room
- November 16 4-H Leaders Association Meeting 7:00pm @ Hustisford Town Hall
- November 22 Rabbit Project Meeting 6:00pm @ Juneau Public Library
- November 22 Horse Project Meeting 7:00pm, ZOOM (Register in advance HERE)
- November 25-26 Extension Office CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
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Dodge County Land & Water Poster Contest
The Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Dept. will be participating in the 2022 NACD poster contest. The contest is open to public, private and home-school students. The posters are set into categories by grade: K-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9; 10-12.
Poster Due: January 17, 2022
Contest Date: January 19, 2022
2022 Conservation Speaking Contest
Contest Date: January 18, 2022 Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Dept. will be holding a Conservation Awareness Speaking Contest. The contest will held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at The Dodge County Administration Building located at 127 E. Oak St, Juneau. Contest time will be determined at a later date. For students interested in participating in the speaking contest, please provide the student's name and speech title to our office by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in order to qualify. For more information, please visit DODGE COUNTY LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
The Conservation Speech Contest is open to: Elementary Division - Grades 5-6 (3-5 minute speeches, required) Junior Division - Grades 7-8 (4-6 minute speeches, required) Senior Division - Grades 9-12 (5-7 minute speeches, required)
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Century Farm Awards Program Accepting Applications
Applications are available for the 2022 Sesquicentennial and Century Farm & Home programs Application deadline is March 1, 2022. Applications are available in the Extension Dodge County office.
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