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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, March 3, 2023
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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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Helping Hands 4-H ClubAt our February meeting the club learned about the importance of pollinators. We learned some fun facts about bees and why native plants are important to grow. To help support our bee population we made bee hotels. We also sowed native wild flower seeds in milk jugs. Members are working on bee hotels in the picture.
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| Office UpdateTracy will be out on family leave until March 13. If you need anything while she is out, please contact Tina at the office via phone (920) 929-3171 or via email at tina.engelhardt@wisc.edu. During Tracy's absence, the 4-H Friday will be sent out twice a month. This will help provide updates in a timely manner. If you have items that need to be sent out in the newsletters, please continue to submit them via the Google form or email Tina.
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Teen Leader Association (TLA)TLA has its next meeting March 27, 7:00 pm at Rolling Meadows Meeting Room and via zoom. Please bring non-perishable food items to the meeting for our food drive. TLA will be going bowling at Ledgeview Lanes in Fond du Lac on March 26, 12:00 pm. If you would like more information or are interested in joining, please email Tina Engelhardt at tina.engelhardt@wisc.edu.
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Small Animal Project Meetings & Events- Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:30 pm at the Fairgrounds Rec Building Meeting Room
- Thursday, April 27, 2023 6:30 pm at the Fairgrounds Rec Building Meeting Room
- Saturday, June 24, 2023 9:00 am Barn Set Up at Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn
- Monday, July 10, 2023 Showmanship Clinic 7:00 pm at the Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn
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Horse and Pony ProjectAt the last general meeting, the Horse Project youth demonstrated what and what not to wear this coming show season with their annual “Style Show”. This is a great experience for any new members who have rising questions about the appropriate attire for shows.
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| Fond du Lac County Market Livestock
Project Updates
Animal Science Virtual Educational Series-Date Changes
- March 6th has been changed to April 3rd: Reproduction Technologies in Animal Sciences
Orientation Meeting March 20th: Save the date for the Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project Orientation Meeting, set for Monday, March 20th, 7 pm, at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreational Building. This meeting is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED, and ear tags will be distributed at this time. Please note, there will be no live initial-weighin this year, only self-IDing. This meeting is worth 2 points toward the minimum 8 points need to qualify for the Fond du Lac Coutny Fair Market Livestock Sale. For more information, please contact Ed Schrauth at eschrauth67@gmail.com or at 920.960.8106
Swine Project Meeting March 21st: Save the date for a Pig Clinic on what to look for when buying, what feed is the best, and housing your hogs. The meeting will be at 7 pm, the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreation Building. This meeting is worth 2 points toward the minimum 8 points need to qualify for the Fond du Lac Coutny Fair Market Livestock Sale.
YQCA Certification: To qualify for the Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Sale, youth must be YQCA certified each year. This training is provided online at http://yqcaprogram.org. Please complete the online training at your convenience, and once completed please email a copy of your certificate to Tina Kohlman at tina.kohlman@wisc.edu. YQCA Certification will count 2 points towards the minimum 8 points needed to qualify for the Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Sale.
Market Livestock Committee Meeting March 6th: The next Market Livestock Project Committee Meeting is set for Monday, March 6th at 7 pm. To be added to the agenda, please contact Ed Schrauth at eschrauth67@gmail.com or via cell at 920.960.8106.
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Dog Project Info
Class dates are as follows: Obedience
March 30th - orientation June 1st
April 6th June 8th
April 13th June 15th
April 20th June 22nd
April 27th June 29th
May 4th July 6th
May 11th July 13th
May 18th July 22nd – FAIR!
May 25th Class schedule may change due to availability of building.
Classes will start at 5:00pm for Beginners.
Returning members should arrive at 5:45 pm.
Classes will be 45 min each.
March 30 – April 27 we will be meeting in the Rec Center, starting May 4 we will be in the Cow Palace.
Any questions call Melanie Machmueller 920-979-7188 or Jenny Kutz 920-960-8786.
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Household Pet Cat Show
The Fox River Valley Cat Club is holding their annual Household Pet Cat Show on Sunday, April 16 noon to 4:00 pm. It will be held at the Winnegamie Dog Club in Menasha. They would love to have 4-H club members from the area come show their cats. This would be great practice for other shows. For more information, go to: https://www.foxrivervalleycatclub.com/.
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| 2023 Family Learning Day
Thank you to all the presenters, participants, and volunteers who made Family Learning Day possible. We are always open to new ideas for next year. Let us know if you would like to be on the committee. Below are some pictures taken at Family Learning Day. Great job on the projects!
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Statewide ScholarshipsEach year, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides a sum of money to the State 4-H Office for needs-based scholarships for youth to participate in statewide Educational Experiences. Wisconsin 4-H believes that cost should not be a barrier to program participation. Each youth should submit one form per program they are participating in. You can find full information on the scholarship along with the form here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/statewide-scholarships/. Staff will do their best to assess each request and make a determination on the amount awarded when the scholarships are reviewed. This scholarship fund is available to any youth who is attending one of our Statewide Educational Experiences.
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| Winners for the Celebrate the Arts 4-H Contest
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation announced this year’s winners of the Celebrate the Arts 4-H Art Contest. The youth art was selected through a statewide contest that attracted more than 100 entries. Raelyn H. of Rosendale 4-H Club won with her Spencer Kane Painting pictured on the left below. Julia T. of Taft 23 4-H Club received honorable mention with her Butterfly Box pictured below on the right. Congratulations!
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| Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open!Nominations are now open for induction into the 2023 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame! The Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame is established to recognize 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, and national levels. You will find the nomination form at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wisconsin-4-h-hall-of-fame/. Review the criteria on the website for more details on requirements. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 19, 2023.
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| New Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training Dates
There are some updated dates for Volunteer in Preparation Training (VIP) 2023. This is a mandatory training for all new adult volunteers.
March 14, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
March 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
March 20, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
March 22, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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| County Fair Judges Training Webinar
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be offering an online training on March 14, 2023 for new and experienced judges to review the principles of being a county and district fair judge.
Topics covered will include the basics and logistics of judging at the county fair including steps to becoming a judge, expectations, and the types of judging, such as conference or face-to-face. At the conclusion of the training there will also be time for questions.
The webinar will be held on March 14, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. To register, send an email to DATCPFairJudgeUpdate@wisconsin.gov and include your name, address, and contact information (phone and email). A confirmation email will be sent a few days prior to the training with a Microsoft Teams link you can use to join virtually, as well as a PowerPoint presentation that will be reviewed in the training. The training will be recorded and shared with all registrants.
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| March:
Executive Board Meeting
- March 8, 6:30 pm, Rm AE-209, UWO Fond du Lac Campus & via Zoom
Small Animal Project Meeting
- March 15, 6:30 pm, Fairgrounds Rec Building Meeting Room
Market Livestock Project Orientation Meeting
- March 20, 7:00 pm, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreation Building
Swine Project Meeting
- March 21, 7:00 pm, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreation Building
Teen Leaders Association Meeting
- March 27, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room & Via Zoom
LEGO Club Meeting
- March 28, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Dog Project Orientation
- March 30, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
April:
Animal Science Webinar
Dog Obedience Classes
- April 6, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 13, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 20, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
- April 27, 5:00 pm Beginners, 5:45 pm Returning Members, Fairgrounds Rec Center
Fox River Valley Cat Show
- April 16, Noon-4:00 pm, Winnegamie Dog Club, Menasha
Teen Leaders Association Meeting
- April 24, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room & via Zoom
Leog Club
- April 25, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Small Animal Project Meeting
- April 27, 6:00 pm Rec Building Meeting Room
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