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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, January 12, 2024
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Taft 23 cloverbuds showing the 4-H shirts they made

Taft 23 Cloverbud Project Day

Taft 23 held a Cloverbud Pizza Party. The kids enjoyed making their personal pan pizzas, chocolate chip cookies, and a personalized 4-H T-shirt.
Campbellsport 4-H members are showing the Valentines they made for Veterans.
Campbellsport 4-H members are holding items they donated to the Campbellsport Food Pantry.

Campbellsport 4-H Club Updates

Campbellsport 4H Club made Valentines for Veterans at our January meeting.  At a recent meeting, our members also collected donations to Toys for Tots and the Campbellsport Food Pantry. 
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Winter Leadership Camp being advertised for February 9-11 with snowflakes in the background.

Winter Leadership Camp Registration Closes Today Friday, January 12th! 

Youth grades 7 and above come participate in Winter Leadership Camp! A weekend full of leadership development and fun! From team building and making new friends to winter recreation and campfire, there will be something for everyone!  Youth will participate in hands-on, interactive sessions to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a leader and how to apply being a youth leader in their club, county, and school. 
Adult leader volunteers are needed as chaperones to support youth in learning leadership skills and experiencing the great outdoors.
Register here: https://2024WinterLeadershipCampSpencerLake.4honline.com or log into your
4-H online account and find it under events. 
Cost: $85 per youth 
Thanks to the Adult Leaders Association for providing financial assistance to any youth who attend! 
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Celebrate the Arts Contest

All current WI 4-H members - Don't forget to submit your best artwork for the annual Celebrate the Arts Contest, sponsored by the #WI4HFoundation! Artists are strongly encouraged to create art that has a 4-H theme or has root in their 4-H experience.
We can't wait to see your creations. For contest rules and submission form, visit: https://wis4hfoundation.org/celebrate-the-arts/.
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Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest March 2, 2024 UW Green Bay Campus written in black with black and white Holstein cows.
Members working together at a table for the Skillathon and Quiz Bowl.

State 4-H Livestock Events

Save the date for two upcoming State 4-H Livestock Educational Contests. The 4-H Meats Judging Contest will be on February 3, 2024 and the Livestock Skillathon and Quiz Bowl Competition on March 16, 2024. Watch for registration details to come out soon!
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4-H Associate Educator Position- Extended to January 17th

We have exciting news! The Fond du Lac Extension Office is seeking a 4-H Associate Educator to be part of the team. This part-time position will be in addition to the 4-H Program Educator. The posting is open now through January 17. Please share with anyone who might be interested. If anyone has questions, please get in touch with Tracy Keifenheim 920-896-3360 or tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu. 
Feel free to share this link with anyone interested in applying: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/4-h-associate-extension-educator-fond-du-lac-wisconsin-united-states.
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2024 Family Learning Day

We are trying something new this year! There will now be 5 sessions offered. The 3rd and 4th sessions will be 45 minutes each. Registration for Family Learning Day is open through January 26 in 4-Honline. There are so many different sessions to pick from this year. Be sure to enroll early to get the sessions you would like, before they fill up! We opened up registration to neighboring counties January 10. We are still seeking volunteers to help with the day. If you are interested, please let us know.
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January:
Winter Leadership Camp Registration Deadline - January 12

Teen Leaders Association

  • January 22, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room

LEGO Club

  • January 23, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
  • Holiday Animal Build Challenge

Family Learning Day Registration Deadline - January 26


February:

WI 4-H Night with the WI Herd

Winter Leadership Camp

  • February 9-11, Spencer Lake Camp in Waupaca

Family Learning Day

  • February 24, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus 
Teen Leaders Association
  • February 26, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room

LEGO Club

  • February 27, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
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Photo of Tracy Keifenheim. She has brown hair and a cream colored shirt and black sweater on. Photo of Tina Engelhardt. She has blonde hair with a black cardigan over a red shirt.
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