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UW-Madison Extension Dunn County |
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Hello Dunn County 4-H Families!
Welcome to Fall! It's hard to believe that we are two months into our new 4-H year. If you have not re-enrolled, please do so soon. Completing your enrollment helps your club leaders and covers you in the unlikely event of an accident at a 4-H event.
This will be the last Newsletter I send out with last year's email list. If you don't re-enroll, you won't find out about all of the wonderful happenings with Dunn County 4-H!
Speaking of, we have another full month of county programming. Registration for the Project Discovery Day and 4-H Day at the Mabel will be closing after this weekend, so if you haven't signed up yet, do it soon! Other activities that are featured in this newsletter include:
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- UW-Stout Robotics Day
- Camp Counselor Applications
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Virtual Baking Series
- Resume Writing Class
- Food Drive
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Finally, I want to welcome all of the new families who have joined 4-H this year. We try to offer a lot of options on the club and county level, which I know can get overwhelming. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. The part of my job that I love most is being able to help families have a great 4-H experience.
I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
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| Zachary Rozmiarek
Dunn County 4-H Educator
715-308-8616
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AmeriCorps Member Wanted! |
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Dunn County 4-H is seeking a passionate, community-minded individual to serve for 14 hours a week (Jan-Aug) as a Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps Member. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your resume, gain professional experience, and support positive youth development in your community.
Great for:
🎓 College students (flexible schedule!)
👩🏫 Aspiring educators or youth workers
🌟 Anyone looking to give back and grow professionally
Benefits
Living Allowance: $5,000 (paid biweekly)
Education Award: $1,956.35 (upon successful completion)
Flexible schedule
Follow the link, or email zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu for more information.
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Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Contest |
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| Wisconsin 4-H clubs are invited to imagine a new ice cream flavor, and come up with an interesting flavor name. Each club may submit up to five entries.
Five finalists will be selected and will receive a Cedar Crest Ice Cream party for their 4-H club.
In addition to an ice cream party, the grand prize winner will receive a $500 prize for their 4-H club and the winning flavor will be produced as a Cedar Crest Ice Cream Feature Flavor for the month of July!
To participate in the Flavor Creation Content, 4-H Club Leaders may submit your entries using the online form. Entries are due by November 15.
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Upcoming Events and Programs
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Last Chance to Sign up- Monday, November 3rd!
📆Saturday, November 8 | 9:15 AM–12:00 PM
🙍♂️Open to all youth grades K-5 (not just
4-H’ers!)
🏢County Government Building
💲FREE!
Join us for a hands-on adventure where youth can explore 5 exciting projects of their choice. Each activity takes just 25 minutes, and the lineup changes every year—so there’s always something new to discover!
This year's projects include:
Canning, Cats, Dogs, Legos, Art, Photography, and Circuits
Learn more about the projects and register at the link below the picture.
We are also looking for youth leaders to help out with the projects. Youth in grades 6 and up can sign up below to help lead!
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| Last Chance! Sign up by November 4!
Join us for an unique partnership with the Menomonie Theater Guild, as they host Dunn County 4-H'ers and their families for a presentation of White Christmas!
Sunday December 7, 2pm
All Dunn County 4-H'ers and Families
Cost:
4-H Member: $12
Non 4-H youth/senior/military: $18
Adult: $20
The Menomonie Theater Guild has graciously given us a 25% discount on ALL tickets and Leaders Council will cover another $6 per ticket for all Dunn County 4-H'ers.
Tickets must be reserved by November 4 and cash or check made out to Dunn County Leaders Council. We only have 50 TOTAL seats reserved, so sign up soon!
Use the form to sign up.
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Students in grades 5–8 from Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties are invited to UW–Stout for a hands-on robotics adventure! Participants will tour the Fab Lab, build and program robots, and compete in exciting challenges—all while exploring mechanical engineering and computer science.
⏰December 6, 9:45am-2pm
📍 UW–Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Building
🍕 Lunch Provided
💵 $5 (payable to Chippewa County Treasurer).
🚀 Excited to begin? Use the form below to sign up. Register by November 28, 2025.
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
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| Become a Camp Counselor for 4-H Camp! 🌟
Camp Dates: June 7–10, 2026 (Outpost & Base Camp)
Applications Due: January 4 by 11:59pm
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make unforgettable memories? Youth in grades 9 and up are encouraged to apply to be a Camp Counselor for the 2026 Clark, Dunn & Eau Claire 4-H Camps!
As a counselor, you will help shape the camp experience for youth, build leadership skills, and be part of an amazing team. Whether you're new or returning, we want YOU to apply!
Key Dates:
📅 Application Deadline: January 4
💻 Zoom Interviews: January
🛠️ Training Dates: February 7–8, May 3, June 5
🏕️ Camp Dates: June 7–10
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Register for the FREE Cultural Baking Series held at 6:30 PM on Dec 4, 11, & 18 via Zoom. We will learn new baking techniques, try new-to-us ingredients, and explore our cultural connection to food. This series is recommended for those in 4th grade and up.
Registration closes Nov 17 at Noon.
Families will receive a recipe book and ingredient list by email.
There is no fee for this program. Your family will need to purchase ingredients and supplies.
We will be making:
Swedish Crackers
Cornmeal cranberry cookies
Helbeh (Middle Eastern Fenugreek Cake)
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| Learn the basics on how to prepare your documents to apply for an award, internship, or job. We will cover writing a resume and a cover letter, and also how to ask for a letter of recommendation.
This opportunity is perfect for anyone applying to be a camp counselor, interested in applying for Spring Awards, or looking for a job.
The workshop will be held for youth in 8th grade and up over zoom on December 9 from 7:30-8:30PM.
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Dunn County 4-H Food Drive |
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Dunn County 4-H is once again sponsoring a food drive for all clubs that wish to participate.
If your club votes to participate, here is what you need to do:
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Collect non-perishable food items between now and your January meeting.
- Email a picture of the club members with the items AND the total amount collected to zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu.
- Donate the items to the food pantry of your choice. You can also bring them to the extension office and we will donate them for you.
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The club with the most non-perishable food items per member will receive an ice cream sundae and root beer float party at their next meeting! (non-dairy options will be available upon request)
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Did you know that Wisconsin 4-H offers a wide variety of curriculum for the Cloverbud Project? These can be done as a club, or on your own. Check out the Wisconsin 4-H Project Website for more information.
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| Registration for the 2026 American Spirit Experience is open from Nov. 1-30.
Youth in Grades 8-10 are encouraged to attend with other youth around the state as they travel to a variety of historical locations on the East Coast. Visit the WI 4-H website for more details.
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| Each month we will share information that will help new families navigate 4-H. This month, check out the first issue of Exploring 4-H for New Families which explains the 4-H Pledge.
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County-Wide Meetings and Events |
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County-Wide Project meetings are open to any 4-H member who meets the age criteria. If you are unsure about adding a project area, these meetings are an excellent way to explore and learn more. Reach out to the extension office or project leaders for more information.
Projects can be added any time before May 1st in 4honline.com.
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| Project Discovery Day | Saturday, November 8, 9am-Noon at the County Government Building | Hands on Exploration of 4-H projects. Learn More | | Youth Activities Council | November 18 or 25, 6:30pm at the County Government Building | Plan upcoming events, community building activities | | Small Animal Project | December 9, 6:30 at the County Government Building | Guest Speaker- What to look for when selecting animals |
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County Government Building, 3001 Us Hwy 12 E, Menomonie, WI 54751
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4-H On the Air is a fun and unique opportunity for the youth, and a great way to promote your club and Dunn County 4-H. Interviews can be done at the station or by phone.
If you are listed here, please take a moment to connect with WAXX: farm@midwestfamilyec.com or call Jill at 715-852-2659.
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| | November | Willing Workers | | November (5th Saturday) | Little Elk Creek | | December | Cedarlings | | January | Missouri Valley |
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The Dunn County Leaders Council is excited to help fund your 4-H trip! The Leaders Council is committed to funding 25% of all state and national trips and experiences. The Leaders Council may fund at greater amounts depending on the number of participants and budgetary allowances.
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The Leaders Council supports youth in excelling in 4-H activities by help to remove the financial barriers. If your youth needs financial assistance for a 4-H project or activity, email zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu. All requests are voted on by the Leaders Council and are kept anonymous.
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The Leaders Council will meet on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30pm in the Lower Level of the County Government Building.
The Leaders Council isn't just for club leaders. ALL Dunn County 4-H Volunteers are invited to attend. If you are looking for a way to support the Dunn County 4-H Program, the Leaders Council is for you.
Volunteers are welcome to join online or in person.
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