Next Meeting - January 14, 2025
We are still in search of a secretary and one member-at-large. Thank you to those who have volunteered already to be on the Executive Board.
Leaders Association Meetings are held at the Eau Claire County Extension Office the 2nd Tuesday of September, November, January, March, May, and June. 6:00 will be a time to hear policy updates, ask the 4-H Educator questions, and brainstorm club ideas. Meetings will start at 6:30pm. PLEASE make every effort to send a representative to these meetings. Attending is how we make connections and learn from each other to bring the best program we can to the young people in our clubs. It connects your local club program to the wider county program and makes you aware of the wider opportunities in 4-H so that you can promote those to your club members.
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Dog Project Meeting
We are having an orientation meeting on January 9 at the Pleasant Valley Commnity Center starting at 6:30pm. Youth should bring a copy of their dog's current shot records. Do not bring your dogs to this meeting. We would like to invite all members currently enrolled in the project and those that are thinking about joining the project in the future but would like to learn more about the dog project.
We will also go over the training schedule that starts in the spring, the classes to enroll in, and training equipment you will need by the start of class.
You can contact Deb Motzing with any quesitons deb.motzing@gmail.com
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Shooting Sports Parent Meeting
The Shooting Sports Parent meeting will be held Tuesday, January 7, at 6:30pm at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Cleghorn. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IF YOUR CHILD WILL PARTICIPATE IN EC COUNTY SHOOTING SPORTS.
Parents can sign up your children either online before the parent meeting or at the meeting. You can sign up by clicking the green button below.
There will be 2 options for Tuesday evenings, either 5:45pm or 6:45pm. Each session is 55 minutes.
Air rifle dates are Tuesdays Jan. 14 thru March 4.
Archery is March 4 thru April 22.
March 4 will be a combined class of both air rifle and Archery.
Our last night will be our picnic for both groups on April 29
The cost to participate is $15 per sport, $30 for both. There is also a $50 deposit fee, which will be returned or the check shredded if the youth and their family donate their time at either the Karl Petersen shoot in April or helping at the Buffalo Co. fair in August.
We are also ordering Shooting Sports clothing this year and that information will be available at the parent evening as well.
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Apply to be a Camp Counselor
We want YOU to be a camp Counselor: (You are eligible once you have completed 9th grade.)
If you love camp, you should apply.
If you want to become a better leader, you should apply.
If you want to become a better team member, you should apply.
Applications Due Jan 5 (midnight)
Camp Dates: June 9-12 (Outpost & Base Camp)
NEW COUNSELORS, E-mail (to your 4-H Educator) a short letter of support from a reference who can tell us about how you have worked or would work with youth. This person should not be a parent (It could be a youth group leader, teacher, club leader, or leader in a religious organization). In the letter, please have them address the following: Leadership experience, experience working with youth, & how you handle responsibility.
RETURNING COUNSELORS--Resume & Cover Letter optional, but suggested. Please e-mail them to your County Educator.
Camp counselors MUST participate in camp counselor training. We will have a few zoom check ins plus in-person trainings/retreat on February 8-9, May 4 & June 8. (Counselor retreats will be at no cost to you.)
New applicants will be interviewed via zoom in January.
Returning counselors will attend a group zoom meeting.
For more information, visit 2025 Clark, Dunn & Eau Claire Camps Information or contact the Dunn, Clark, or Eau Claire County Educator.
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Turn in your ticket stubs, money, and unsold tickets by December 20!
You can drop them at the Extension Office or get them to Wendy Duerkop.
4-H January 2025 Calendar Raffle
$10.00 Ticket with Cash Prizes from $50-$400.
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Tri-County Speaking and Demonstration Festival
Join us! The 2025 Tri-County Speaking and Demonstration Festival is a fantastic opportunity for 4-H youth to develop life skills, share their passions, and boost their confidence! Open to all members, including Cloverbuds, this event is set for January 23, 2025, at Elk Mound High School. Registration starts at 5:00 PM, with presentations beginning at 5:30 PM. Whether presenting solo or as a dynamic duo, participants will practice essential communication skills, inspire others, and have a chance to shine in a supportive environment.
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Welcome to Art U 2025!
Welcome to Art U 2025! This six week program is a partnership between 4-H and UW-Stout's art education department. Youth in grades k-12 will be led in virtual or in-person art lessons from UW-Stout Art Education students.
Youth participants in grades K-6 will have virtual instruction while youth participants in grades 7+ will be in-person at UW-Stout. The hour-long instructional sessions will be Monday nights at 6:30pm, February 2- March 3. We will conclude the series with an in-person celebration and art show at UW-Stout on Monday, March 10 at 6:30pm.
Anyone interested in Art U is welcome to participate. Already enrolled 4-H Members will be charged $5. Those not currently enrolled in 4-H will be charged $10. Art U will be a single project 4-H club. Participating in Art U will enroll you in 4-H and allow you to participate in other 4-H activities if you would like to do so.
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2025 Tri-County Performing Arts Festival
Mark your calendars now!
Registration opens January 18 (watch the next Clover Leaves for Registratin information)!
Get ready for the 2025 Tri-County Performing Arts Festival on March 1, 2025, at Elk Mound High School! This is your chance to showcase your talents in music, drama, dance, and more—don’t miss out!
We need volunteers! Help make the festival a success by serving as a room host, door monitor, or floater. Know someone who’d be perfect for the job? Contact Rachel Hart-Brinson today at rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu
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| Statewide 4-H Opportunities
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WI 4-H Foundation Photography Contest
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has kicked off a contest that challenges all 4-H members to explore their creativity.
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Celebrates the Arts Photography Contest is open to any current Wisconsin 4-H member, and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is awarding cash prizes. The contest will be held virtually, with photos of all entries submitted electronically. Entries are being accepted now through January 31, 2025.
The contest is broken into three categories:
1. General Photography
2. 4-H Experience Photography
3. Clovers on Film
A winner will be chosen in each category with a Best of Show award given to one entry chosen by the judging committee. Category winners will receive a $50 cash award. The Best of Show entry will receive an additional $100 cash award. Other photographs may be recognized but will not receive a cash award.
To be eligible for the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Photography Contest, youth must be a 4-H member enrolled in 4H Online for the 2024-2025 4-H Program Year. Entrants do not need to be enrolled in any specific project to participate.
For all the information (and there is a lot!) click the button below.
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Livestock Project Meetings
If you intend on selling an animal in the aucton at the Eau Clare County Fair, you need to participate in the Livestock Project Meetings.
Here are some important upcoming dates:
January 1, 2025: Exhibitor Fees due.
April 1, 2025: YQCA is due
April 12, 2025: 8-10 am Goat & Sheep weigh-in Eau Claire County Expo Center.
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Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl
The Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl will be held on January 25, 2025, in Green Bay at the STEM Innovations Center, UW-Green Bay
Registration is through 4-H Online with a due date of January 10.
Click on the buttonebelow for full details, rules,and regulations.
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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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2024-25 Wisconsin 4-H Program &
Educational Experiences Booklet
The state 4-H office has just released the coming year's Educational Experiences booklet. This year’s booklet is full of exciting opportunities for 4-H families, members, and volunteers at the state level. These state programs offer valuable educational experiences that help youth develop lifelong skills and form lasting friendships.
Please know that our county Leaders Association offers scholarships to help your family afford the cost of participation in these opportunities. To participate, you need to complete a record book and participate in the interview process. If you didn't turn in your record book in September, there is another opportunity in January.
Please contact Rachel in the Extension Office with questions about the experiences or how to pay for them.
Check it out below!
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