May 12, 2023
Marie's Message
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Spring is in the air and so begins the summer event schedules. The first one is the State 4-H Horse Education Days hosted in Dodge County this weekend. Youth competing in Hippology and Horse Bowl teams include:
SR TEAM: KATHRYN WITZEL, ABBY STREITER, BRAYDEN PANKOW
JR TEAM #1: KARI SCHMIDT, PAIGE CONLEY, MORGAN ANDRESEN, LUCILLE STOWELL
JR TEAM #2: HARPER ZILLMER, JOCELYN MIELKE, ADALYNN REED, BROOKE CREGO
June 9th takes youth in the dairy project to Wood County for Dairy Judging. They have spent their Thursday evenings for the last couple of months practicing at various farms. Thanks to all of the farms that hosted and gave the youth a chance to practice.
May is also the month that youth in Dodge County are making entries for State Fair. Good luck to all of the 4-H members who decide to compete at that level!
We also continue with the busy travel schedule of member experiences. Safe travels to our youth going to American Spirit, Summer Academy and Citizenship Washington Focus.
Also, we can’t wait to see campers, counselors and adult staff at Camp Lakotah. If you can’t make it the Dodge camp, make sure to check out other opportunities in this week’s focus for Dane county or open enrollment at Upham Woods.
Happy May!
Marie
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Club Happenings
Hyland Prairie (Vivian Lichty) We will meet at General Asphalt in May to do highway cleanup. We put together butterfly treats prior to the April meeting. They will be donated to Beaver Dam Loaves and Fishes for their picnic-themed community meal.
Achievers (Campbell Panetti) The club will put together Dairy Promotion kits for the Waupun EMS, Firefighters, police officers and K9. After the meeting, club members headed to Peachy Road for roadside cleanup and fishing.
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4-H Dairy Promotion Funding & Contest
If someone from your club has attended the Dairy Promotion session at Family Learning Day and club members will be helping at the Dodge County Dairy Brunch, you may complete the 2023 form and return it by June 1ST. You will receive money from the Dairy Promotion Committee ($50) and WI Women for Agriculture-Rock River Chapter ($25) to carry out your promotion activities in 2023.
Also, every 4-H Club in Dodge County is invited to participate in the Dodge County Dairy Promotion Contest. Any club can participate, regardless if they have or do not have a dairy leader or group. See the below button for more information and funding form.
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Dane County & State 4-H Summer CampIf our 4-H Camp June dates didn't work for your family, Dane County and State 4-H Summer Camps at Upham Woods are both open for registration.
Dane County Camp:
Grades 3-5 – July 26 - 29, 2023
Grades 6-8 – July 29 - Aug 1, 2023
Wisconsin Camp:
Any youth entering 4th-8th grade.
July 5-8, 2023 OR July 19-22, 2023
Camp takes place at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in the WI Dells. Youth will experience 3 nights/4 days of fun camp activities, crafts, field games, campfire, swimming, nature walks, games and more. They will connect with the outdoors, try new activities, and make new friends.
Dane County 4-H Member - $220, General Camp Rate - $270 – payment plan available: pay ½ now and ½ on June 2. Deadline for registration is June 2, 2023.
State Camp Cost: $295. Scholarships are available for $30 and $60 through our registration process. 4-H members can request additional scholarship funds through Wisconsin 4-H.
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Registration is Open!
Join us this August for Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp, a new branch of the Sky’s the Limit STEM Camp. Our camp aims to broaden science opportunities for autistic youth grades 6-12 by providing a summer camp that supports inquisitiveness in a nonthreatening, nontraditional, and inclusive learning environment. We provide nature-based, hands-on learning opportunities and encourage the pursuit of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degrees and careers.
Attendees will participate in hands-on outdoor and indoor activities, such as learning to fly a drone, steering a remote-controlled TerraRover car, meeting live animals, collecting soil and water samples, and hiking through beautiful landscapes.
When: August 8: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
August 15: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
August 22: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
August 26: 9:30 am - August 27: 1:30 pm
Where: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
N 194 County Rd N Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Cost: $60.00
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RC Airplanes
Dodge County recently received a donation of RC airplanes. I am looking for anyone that may have knowledge about RC and who may be interested in the airplanes. Please email me at marie.witzel@wisc.edu to inquire. Thank you, Marie.
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2023 Dodge County Dairy Brunch
Gault Valley Farms, W1970 Adams Rd., Neosho
The Dodge County Dairy Brunch is Sunday, June 4th. The sign-up for volunteer workers is open in Sign-Up Genius at the link below! Contact Brenda Conley at dodgecountydairy@gmail.com for more information.
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Free
Wood shavings for bedding are available from chainsaw work. 250 gallons approx.
If interested call Joel Kiekhaefer at 920-296-1369.
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Area Animal Science Days
Regional animal science educational opportunities are available to Wisconsin 4-H members. This is a series of two day-long events held around the state in June. Youth members in beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects will work on their decision making skills and knowledge of animals through judging and grading experiences.
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4-H Cavy Project Meetings 6:00 PMDodge County Fairgrounds
Small Animal Building
MAY 18
JUNE 15
JULY 20
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May 18 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
June 26 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
July 24 - Herdsmanship/Showmanship
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Goat Project Meeting
May 25 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
June 22 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
July 27 - 7 PM; Dodge County Fair
August 12 | 8 AM - Pen Set-up at the Fair
Any questions may be directed to leader April Doll at 920-219-1953.
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DOG TRAINING DATES
6:30 - 7:30PM | Dodge Cty Fairgrounds
May 15 & 22
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24
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County 4-H Dog Leaders:
Shannon Desjarlais Caine 920-887-2545
Tiffeny Herioux 920-285-32
Julie Schmeidlin 608-695-8899
Dog Project members have been emailed a project letter with meeting and training information!
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Scholarships Open!
Dodge County 4-H offers a variety of scholarships to 4-H'ers in 12th grade or alumni enrolled or will be enrolled in a post-secondary education. Check it out!
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Fair Update:
The Dodge County Fair is working on a timeline for Fair Entries. They should know more by the end of the week. Look for an email to youth exhibitors!
Also note the following fee changes have been made in these fair departments:
- Stall fee is $3 per animal for Dairy and Beef
- Stall fee for sheep, hogs, and goats is $2 per animal
- Poultry, Rabbits, and Domesticated Pet Rodents are $1 each
- The exhibitor fee is $3 per junior exhibitor
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