National 4-H Week is here! Running from October 6-12th, National 4-H Week is the perfect time to show off your 4-H spirit! This year, Wisconsin 4-H is celebrating by participating in a statewide service project, promoting 4-H, and by participating in the themed National 4-H Week on social media! Check out the social media schedule below:

During the work week we will be giving away random prizes for your participation. On the Dodge County 4-H Facebook page, please share during the week:

Random drawings will be held daily with winners announced on Friday to pick up at the Extension office

Happy National 4-H Week!

Marie

Marie Witzel
4-H Youth Development Educator
920-386-3790
marie.witzel@wisc.edu

If clubs or groups have items to share, send them by noon on Thursday to be included in that week’s issue.  Anything received after 12 p.m. Thursday will be considered for the following week. The articles should be sent to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu.

If you have Secretary's Minutes to share, please send them to the 4-H / Youth Program Assistant, Terra at: treider@wisc.edu by noon on Wednesday to be included in that week's issue. You can also contact the office with any questions. Thanks!

5 YEAR LEADERS: Dana Gillett, Hyland Prairie; Wendy Clark, Lomira Clover Leaves; Rebecca De Jager, Trenton Highlights

10 YEAR LEADERS: Clayton Hall, Neosho Utopians; Lisa Hall, Neosho Utopians; Joshua Voigt, Oak Grove Owls; John Siedschlag, Richwood Rangers; Tracy Malterer, Sinissippi; Jolene Lewke, Tri-County Twisters; Jessica Rynearson, Watertown Badgers

15 YEAR LEADERS: Gail Remington, County Resource Leader; Jason Beck, Neosho Utopians; Victoria Redecker, Oak Grove Owls; Jessica Peters, Watertown Boosters

25 YEAR LEADERS: Julie Schmiedlin, County Resource Leader

30 YEAR LEADERS: Charles Crave, Portland Boosters

45 YEAR LEADERS: Nancy Grulke, Mayville Lucky Clovers

The New Year in 4-H is here! That also means it's time for Volunteers to complete required trainings! Let's dive in and get this done ASAP!

Is your 4-H Spark Gardening & Horticulture? The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation wants to hear from you! By completing the form below, you'll be entered into a random prize drawing and could be featured on our Facebook and Instagram pages during National 4-H Week.

This contest is open to all Wisconsin 4-H members. Thank you for your participation.

From October 2 to November 5, Casey’s is teaming up with 4-H to support and celebrate the vibrant communities we share. For every large pizza bought between October 2 and November 5, Casey’s will donate $1 to 4-H programs, up to $100,000. Additionally, Casey’s customers can add a donation to their online order to support 4-H.

Elections were held for DYAC officers at our September meeting. Mandy Sell-Stanford, president elect; Brenda Damrow, treasurer; and Nikki Gunst, secretary. Kyle Bunkoske has moved into the president role.

If you haven't done so, already, make sure you get your thank-you cards out the door from awards and such at county fair. In addition, the committee recognizes there are some items that need to be updated in the fair book for next year. Efforts are underway to make that happen.

The next DYAC meeting is Nov. 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m., at the Dodge County Extension Building. We will be discussing judges for the 2025 Dodge County Fair. If you have suggestions, but are unable to attend the meeting, e-mail your name(s) and notes to DYAC.

Questions? Contact DYAC via e-mail: dodgecountydyac@gmail.com.

This fall, Wisconsin 4-H will be encouraging members (ages 13-18) to complete a survey about their 4-H experience. The survey was developed by National 4-H Leaders (https://helping-youth-thrive.extension.org/) and will help Wisconsin 4-H to learn about the quality of our programs. The information will help to show how 4-H helps young people to learn new things, develop leadership skills, manage goals, set high personal standards, create positive academic attitudes, and other skills that lead to long-term success in life.  

The survey will be sent to all Wisconsin 4-H members by e-mail in the first week of October. Youth who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card! 

For more information on the 4-H Thriving Model, visit 4-H Thriving Model – Wisconsin 4-H.

Please keep an eye out for messages and more information about this important survey. 

Pumpkins made during club meetings are welcome to be submitted!

The 13th person to submit a photo will win a 4-H prize pack!

Should we be leerie of the eerie? Or wary of the scary? Let’s find out together with some fall STEM fun!

Dane County youth in K-13th grade are invited to attend the 4-H Science Fright Night. Experience hands-on science involving weird sounds, eerie lights and creepy sights through fun and engaging activities. Youth will share insights at a series of Exploration Stations, connect with scientists, and engage in a presentations. Dress for the weather because some stations will be outside!

Age: K-13th grade – K-5 participants must have a parent/guardian/adult present during the event. Parents/guardians of youth in 6 grade+ are also welcome to stay during the event, but not required.

Please share…Friends welcome! Youth do not need to be in 4-H to attend the 4-H Science Fright-Night, but do need to register.

Fall is in the air, and we are so excited to offer a unique field trip experience again! Seeing your smiling faces brings smiles to our faces as we hear the laughter and see the little feet and hands explore the fall outdoors at Ebert’s Greenhouse Village. We are pleased to offer field trips for $8 per student and $6 per chaperone. Classroom teachers are free. The fee includes a hayride, a small pumpkin for students, a craft project, a story, and full access to our play areas. Although many ages enjoy the program and activities, it is especially geared toward pre-kindergarten to 3rd
grade. To book your field trip please call (920)261-5645 

The 4‑H experience taught you responsibility, compassion, respect and the value of hard work. Share how 4-H helped you learn skills that shaped who you are today as a 4-H alumni.

Entries are accepted September 1, 2024, through November 15, 2024.

OCTOBER

6-12 National 4-H Week

15 - 4-H Leaders Executive Board Meeting 7 PM

29 - 4-H Officer Training Night

Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Website

WI 4-H Policy Updates

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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Extension Dodge County  127 E. Oak Street  Juneau, WI 53039-1329
tel: 920.386.3790    fax: 920.386.3928