Next Meeting - September 10, 2024
The next Leaders Association meeting will be Tuesday, September 10. PLEASE make every effort to come to these meetings. It is how we make connections and learn from each other to bring the best programs we can to the young people in our clubs. It connects your local club program to the wider recognition program and opportunities in 4-H.
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Leaders Association Volunteers Needed
You may or may not know, in addition to club meetings, adults and older youth of Eau Claire County clubs meet every other month as the Eau Claire County 4-H Leaders Association.
The purpose of Leaders is to engage in activities which:
- Support the policies and educational 4-H programs of Eau Claire Count
- Provide opportunities for the leaders and families of Eau Claire County 4-H clubs to unite and coordinate their educational activities and programs
- Provide financial support for advancement of 4-H educational activities and program
- Provide a system for recognition of club and county level achievement.
We are looking to nominate individuals for the member-at-large (2), the vice president, and secretary positions. Please consider nominating someone from your club or putting your name forward. New positions start in September.
Sincerely,
Darren Schlewitz, Jill Welke, and Heather Iverson,
Leaders Association Nominating Committee
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4-H Online Rolls Over August 31Re-Enrollment has Begun!
Re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 4-H year has begun! Please re-enroll as soon as possible so that we can get our lists with everyone's names on them. Club leaders like to know who is re-enrolled int heir clubs, as well as new members. Re-enrolling makes sure that we have the best information to work with. If you are enrolled by November 1, you will be entered into a drawing for nice 4-H swag (socks, silicone cup, and a mug or tumbler.)
Please note: Volunteers who re-enroll will have 1 short review training to complete before we can accept your enrollment. (Check your trainings tab on the left.) And, all volunteers have been moved to a 2-year background check cycle. If you did a background check last year, it might take a few days for it to show up. Otherwise, be on a lookout for the e-mail from HireRight to complete your background check. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Rachel or Andy at the Extension Office.
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2024-25 National 4-H Week Lawn or Window Display Contest
Eau Claire County 4-H clubs and families are encouraged to enter the 2024 Lawn or Window Display Contest to promote 4-H during National 4-H Week.
Follow these rules to compete:
1. The display must include the National 4-H “Beyond Ready” theme. Include a 4-H clover according to guidelines and either Eau Claire County 4-H or 4-H club name.
2. All displays must be visible to the general public to see during National 4-H week (October 6-12). Front yards, club meeting sites, or business locations (with permission) are all great sites to place a display. You must remove your yard display promptly the following week - failure to do so could result in a citation from DOT. (Lawn displays should also be on private property and be back from the right of way (30 feet from the road center).
3. Displays will be judged on eye appeal, neatness, conveying state theme message, originality, local interest, and number of people potentially reached by your display (if you share your display on social media). Use #EauClaire4h
4. You must contact the Division of Extension and let us know the location of your display by October 6 at 608-572-3656or rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu In addition, tag University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Eau Claire County on Facebook and email a photo of the display to rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu by October 6, 2024 for the purpose of inclusion on the 4-H website.
5. Displays must be up by Sunday, October 6.
Cash prizes for entries will be awarded as follows:
1st place $50.00
2nd place $25.00
3rd place $15.00
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Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council
The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council is a team of youth and adult leaders, from across the state, focused on:
- Serving as leaders and role models for 4-H youth and adults
- Advocating for Wisconsin 4-H
- Providing input for enhancing the 4-H progra
- Providing educational opportunities to 4-H members and leaders
- Connecting the county, regional, and state levels of Wisconsin 4-H, as well as the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation
Together, WLC youth and adult members have a role with Summer Academy, plan and teach at Fall Forum, plan the Statewide Service Project during National 4-H Week …. and more!
As you think about potential youth and adults for the Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council, we are looking for leaders who have demonstrated the following skills...
- Leadership in local and county 4-H programs
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Public relations skills
- Positive role model
- Positive attitude
Who can apply:
- 9- 11 grade youth members in good standing
- 4-H enrolled and certified adult volunteers
Time Commitment:
- Council members are expected to attend and participate in the following:
- Fall Forum (Friday evening – Sunday noon);
- Winter Retreat (Friday evening – Sunday afternoon);
- Spring Planning Meeting (Friday evening – Sunday afternoon);
- Summer Academy (Saturday – Thursday);
- Monthly WLC Meetings (held by Zoom)
- Other statewide events that some Council members participate in include: the Governor’s Meat Products Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair; 4-H Hall of Fame Celebration; Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting; other events as decided on by the council.
Applications are due by September 15 in 4H Online! Elections for WLC occur at Fall Forum (November 2-3 at Stevens Point Holiday Inn).
Want to Learn More? Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council webpage https://go.wisc.edu/4hwlc. Applications are being accepted through 4H Online, and information on the application process is on the website. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to WLC Co-Advisors Laura Huber (laura.huber@wisc.edu) or Dawn Vandevoort (dawn.vandevoort@wisc.edu).
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4-H Arts CampOctober 5-6, Upham Woods
Attention to youth in grades 6-8! If you take interest in the arts or want to experience something new, considering signing up for 4-H Arts Camp!
Arts Camp is offered to youth in grades 6-8 and will take place on October 5-6, 2024. This camp will allow youth to explore different types of art including theater, music, visual arts, dance, and more!
If you are interested, you can find more information and the registration on the website by clicking the green button below.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Be sure to add these fun events to your calendars now!
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Advanced Space Camp
Wisconsin 4-H is excited to announce details for the 2025 Advanced Space Academy! Advanced Space Academy will take place from February 15-22, 2025, and youth will travel to Huntsville, AL via coach bus and get the opportunity to train like an astronaut, learn team building skills at the Space Camp Challenge Course, participate in SCUBA diving at the underwater astronaut trainer, and learn a ton more about Space and STEM! You can see additional program details on Space Camp’s website.
Registration is open to youth in grades 10-12 for the 24-25 4-H year, and the cost is $2,700/per person. Registration will be open in 4-HOnline from September 4-30, 2024. We hope to see you when we blast off in February!
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Ignite Your Spark
National 4-H Week - October 6-12
The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council (WLC) invites your club to join us in a statewide service project for National 4-H Week!
Plan a service project during this week to give back to your community and to celebrate National 4-H Week!
There will be an informational Zoom on Sunday, September 8 at 7:30 PM. Join WLC to talk about service projects, how to report your impact and other national 4-H Week activities!
Register for the Zoom at this link.
Register your club's service project here.
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Eau Claire County Banquet
Be sure to mark you calendars for the Eau Claire County banquet on Sunday, December 15, at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Cleghorn. Make plans to attend!
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Barb Medford Memorial Poultry Fund 2025
The Barb Medford Memorial Poultry Fund was established to provide financial support to both new and existing members of the Eau Claire County 4-H Poultry Project. The goal of the fund is to reduce the financial burden of raising poultry to help ensure 4-H members are able to experience all the joy these birds provide.
Click the green button below for the application. Applications are due January 1, 2025!
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Shooting Sports Adult Certification Workshop
September 14, 2024
Adults interested in becoming an instructor in their county shooting sports program can plan now to attend upcoming certification workshops. Always check with your 4-H County Educator and volunteer shooting coordinator first when considering becoming a certificated 4-H instructor.
The next certification is Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8 AM – 5 PM, Central Wisconsin Sportsmen’s Club, Marshfield, WI.
Certification disciplines offered: Archery, Air Rifle/Rifle, Air Pistol/Pistol, Coordinator, Muzzleloader and Shotgun will be offered. Limited to one discipline per workshop.
For 2025 the spring locations will be in Price County and Dane County with the possibility of other locations added to the schedule. Dates for certification workshops will be posted early in 2025. Check out Certification Information by clicking the button below.
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Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest
Cedar Crest Ice Cream, headquartered in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up again to present the “Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Creation Contest” for Wisconsin 4-H clubs. All Wisconsin 4-H clubs are eligible to submit their idea for a new ice cream flavor, along with a flavor description and interesting flavor name. Entries are accepted September 1, 2024, through November 15, 2024.
Five finalists are selected by a panel of Cedar Crest Ice Cream flavor experts from all entries received. One flavor is awarded top honors and a $500 gift. The winning flavor makes its debut in parlors in the summer of 2025. All five finalists receive an ice cream party for their 4-H club.
According to Brenda Scheider, Executive Director of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, the contest is a great opportunity for 4-H youth to work together to develop and name their flavor. “The most exciting part of the contest is the winning flavor will be available in parlors that scoop Cedar Crest Ice Cream next July.”
The contest has been an annual tradition for over ten years. Recent winning flavors of the annual contest include Haystack, created by the Knellsville 4-H Club of Ozaukee County, and Wisconsin Campfire S’mores, created by the Springbrook 4-H Club of New Richmond. The winning flavor for 2024 was Paul Bunyan, created by the Pesobic Pathfinders 4-H Club of Lincoln County.
More information and the entry form are available at www.cedarcresticecream.com/4H-Flavor-Contest. Entries are due by November 15, 2024.
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