April 30, 2021Marie's Message
| |
Hi All,
Junior Fair information has been sent this week, so 4-H'ers can start deciding if they are going to enter and what their entries will be. All of the Junior Fair information is posted on the Dodge County Fairgrounds website at https://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/junior-fair/. Please note the Dodge County Junior Fair is not specifically a stand-alone 4-H event, but a fair event. Participants are considered exhibitors of the Dodge County Fair.
We are anticipating more news about the June guidance coming out in the near future. One thing that will remain the same is continue using face coverings and continue physical distancing six feet apart
There are updated 4-H FAQs located at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-faqs-related-to-covid-19/ it has the summer guidance at the bottom of the page. You should be getting more information from Wisconsin 4-H about this as well.
As of May 1, there is no longer a requirement for the program planning forms. You should make sure you are following guidance and that information is on the program summer planning guide found at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/files/2021/04/Summer-Planning-Tool.pdf you need to keep the information from the contact log for contact tracing, but that can be kept with your club or group.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Marie Witzel 4-H Youth Development Educator marie.witzel@wisc.edu 920-210-3080 I am following Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal guidelines due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. I am working remotely and am also available by phone at 920-210-3080.
| |
Dodge County 4-H Archery Has Successful Winter Session
Thank you to our families who participated in our winter session of Archery! It was new for all of us as we made it work to follow guidelines from the CDC and Wisconsin 4-H. If there are Archery project members who did no participate this winter- we understand your decision and hope to see you this summer The final weeks were spent honing in on our skills while having some fun popping balloons and playing card games! A BIG thank you again this year to the Horicon Bowmen for letting us use their space on nigh every week- and our handful of volunteers that helped coach Please stay tuned for further information regarding our summer session of Archery. Jessie and Eva Lynch, Archery Leaders
| |
Registration for June end on May 15th!
Sign up for one of the Explore At Home 4-H Project Kits today! Columbia, Dodge and Sauk County 4-H Educators have created them just for you! Each kit includes the supplies necessary to complete the learning experience in your home. Sign up by May 15th for the June kits.
JUNE
- Sewing and Textiles - Using the 4-H STEAM Clothing series from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, we will explore some basics of sewing. Projects will be introductory sewing and will require users of this Explore 4-H Project kit to use their own sewing machine. The “Let’s Sew!--A Beginner’s Sewing Guide” by Nancy Zieman will also be referenced. There will also be a Halloween textiles project that will not require the use of a sewing machine, but rather will use skills for following instructions and using tools to cut and create with deco mesh.
- Cloverbuds - Here comes SUMMER - let’s get outside and EXPLORE! The June Cloverbud Explore kit will be full of activities to explore nature. You will go on a scavenger hunt for signs of wildlife, learn to identify different types of birds and plants, collect objects from nature, learn how seeds travel, and create some fun nature inspired art pieces.
- Animal Science - Using the Veterinary Science Project curriculum, we will explore what you need for animals. From their basic needs, to body language and some areas in between. No matter what kind of animal you may have this information can be helpful to learn. You may also get some ideas for non-animal exhibits for the fair.
| |
Calling All Artists!
Hello artists! The Wisconsin 4-H staff will be hosting the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Conference in 2022 and we need your help! We need to develop a logo for our conference - our theme is "Four-ward Together." The logo will be used on many different pieces of promotional materials, social media posts, apparel, print materials and more! If your design is chosen, it will be viewed by around 1,000 conference attendees and the many thousands of 4-H staff around the country!
We hope you'll submit a drawing/graphic idea for our contest! Here are the rules:Entries must be submitted by 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5th using this GOOGLE FORM
- Entries must be in a jpg, png or pdf format.
- Entries must include the conference theme (Four-ward Together) and use the NAE4-HYDP logo
- Entries can be created in any medium (pencil, ink, computer, etc) but should be designed to be used with a variety of applications (print, social media, apparel, etc.)
- The NAE4-HYDP 2022 Conference Marketing Committee reserves the right to make changes to the selected logo.
The winning logo designer will receive a prize from the Conference Planning Team and will be recognized for their work before and during the conference (October 2022).
Entries are due by 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5! Contact Dawn Vandevoort (dawn.vandevoort@wisc.edu) or Jill Jorgensen (jill.jorgensen@wisc.edu) if you have any questions!
| |
Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Nominations are open to submit potential honorees for induction into the 2021 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. Give some thought to who you would like to honor and talk to others to get the ball rolling in your county! Review the criteria HERE and reach out to Marie Witzel if you need help in writing up a nomination or have a candidate to nominate. The deadline for receiving nominations is May 20, 2021.
| |
4-H Dog Project Meeting May 4th
We ask members to look at their family schedules to see which day of the week would be best for their family. We hope to start classes the week of May 16th. The dog project will follow all 4-H guidelines, practices and procedures in regards to Covid-19.
Please see the link to the 4-H Dog project handbook for members to have on hand during the Zoom meeting for reference.
For questions, please contact: Tiffeny Herioux, hollandloptiffeny@yahoo.com Shannon Desjarlais-Caine, caineskd@yahoo.com Julie Schmiedlin, j_tayl22@yahoo.com
| |
COUNTY POULTRY & RABBIT PROJECT MEETINGSAll meetings will be held at the Dodge County Fairgrounds beginning at 7pm
RABBIT DATES: May 3 & 17; June 7 & 17; July 5 & 19; August 7
POULTRY DATES: May 20, June 17, July 15
| |
DAIRY YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Juneau at 7:30pm
| |
May Youth Livestock Project Educationals
| |
Market Livestock Identification - Youth Livestock Project
The 2021 Dodge County Junior Fair Market Livestock Identification deadline is approaching. The 3-step Identification processes for Market Beef, Market Sheep, and Market Swine (feeder beef, also included, have a 2-step process this year), is due by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021. If mailing DNA envelopes, they must be postmarked by 4:30 pm, Friday, May 7, 2021.
Requests for tags must be made to the Extension office at 920-386-3790. Please contact your Meat Animal Sale Committee representatives for additional questions. The Extension Dodge County Youth Livestock Project web page has all info and links as well.
| |
Area Animal Science Days 2021
Northern Site – Wisconsin Valley Fairgrounds, Marathon County – June 16 – Dairy Judging Southern Site – Jefferson County Fairgrounds – June 22 – Dairy & Livestock Judging Meats Judging – Location & Date TBD
| |
Dairy Brunch Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Dodge County Dairy Brunch. Volunteer hours will be from 8:00am until approx 1:15pm. There also will be help setting up on Saturday as well. There are a variety of areas that need volunteers. Check the sign up link above to see what is available!
Dairy Brunch Education Booths
The Dodge County Dairy Brunch is looking for a club, group, or family willing to host a table with Dairy Trivia using the Plinko board and/or the Trivia Wheel. The Dodge County Dairy Promotion will provide small prizes for it, but they need someone to run it for the day.
Any clubs, groups, or families that would like to host an educational Dairy display, the more educational activities that are at the Brunch, the better!
Please contact Brenda Conley at dodgecountydairy@gmail.com or (262)224-2559.
This event is not organized by UW-Madison Extension and you can check with its organizers for details on safety protocols.
| |
2021 WI State Fair Youth Expo Nominations Now Open!
The 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Youth Expo programs are accepting nominations from Wisconsin youth 12-19 years of age as of January 1st of the current Fair year. Youth Expo is comprised performances and project exhibits. These programs showcase Wisconsin youth and provide valuable learning experiences for youth participants.
New for 2021! Wisconsin youth may nominate projects to be considered for Wisconsin State Fair judging and exhibition. Projects no longer need to be exhibited or selected at a Wisconsin County Fair. All nominated projects will be pre-screened, with selected projects advancing to Wisconsin State Fair for official judging and Fair exhibition.
2021 Project Exhibit Divisions
- Arts & Communications (Arts & Crafts, Jewelry, Leather and Metals
- Family, Home & Health (Clothing, Crocheting, Home Décor, Knitting
- Mechanical Sciences (Electricity, Woodworking
- Upcycling: Repurposing used materials (Fiber, Plastics and Metals)
- Any Other Project
2021 Performance Categories Music: Vocal Solo or Duet –any genre; Instrumental Solo or Duet –any genre Dance: Solo or Duet –ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, break dancing, clogging, Irish dancing Spoken/Dramatic Arts: Solo or Duet –Poetry, Acting Variety: Juggling, magic, standup comedy, clowning, demonstrations, infomercial, storytelling
Click here for more information, including eligibility requirements, how to nominate, project delivery, judging, display, project release, etc. All entries must be submitted by June 3, 2021.
| |
Online Entry Opens for Dodge County Junior FairOnline entry registration is open for the Dodge County Junior Fair! All 4-H, FFA, and other approved youth exhibitors will submit their entries online. Each exhibitor will be responsible for submitting his/her own entries online.
Entries can be made here: Blue Ribbon Online Junior Fair Entry
THE ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE FOR JUNIOR FAIR EXHIBITS IS JUNE 10, 2021. Blue Ribbon Online Entry will close at 11:59pm on June 10.
Members follow the instructions and enter ONLINE and pay exhibitor and animal fees to their 4-H Club. The 4-H Club writes one check payable to Dodge County Junior Fair.
Remember 4-H’ers can only enter exhibits in the 4-H project(s) that they are enrolled (with exceptions like Dept. 18, Class N – Jr. Open Arts & Crafts). Please contact your club's General Leader with questions.
| |
|
|
|
|