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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, August 11, 2023
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Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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Weeping Willow Club Brat FryThe Weeping Willow 4-H Club held a brat fry fundraiser at the Brandon Depot Brat Stand located across the street from Brandon Meats and Sausage on July 28 & 29. Shown from left to right in the top photo are Brandon S, Lydia S, and Alisabeth P. Not shown Mason L. Andrew Steffes was the master griller pictured above.
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4-H Fall Kick-Off Planning Committee Seeking HelpI am wondering if there would be 4-H members who would be interested in helping plan the annual 4-H Fall Kick-Off meeting. I would like to have a rally for the 4-H officers and general leaders to start the year off strong and get everyone excited again. Please let me know if you are interested. I am looking for a few youth leaders as well as general leaders. I would like to have one short planning meeting before the kick-off to plan the meeting.
The date for the kick-off is Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 pm at the UWO Fond du Lac Campus. I would be reaching out to those who to commit to helping plan this event in the next two weeks to schedule the planning meeting.
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2023 Gallery Award Winners2023 Gallery Award pieces are showcased in the front window of the Gallery & Frame Shop, 94 S Main St, in historic downtown Fond du Lac. The exhibit runs from July 27 - August 31.
Items may be picked up any time during our business hours after August 31 at the Gallery & Frame Shop. We realize this is a busy time with the start of school, and we understand items may need to be picked up earlier.
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm & Sat 10am-1pm [shop will be closed on these dates: 9/3-9/5, 9/9-9/11] before and after hours are by appointment.
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| WI 4-H State Dairy Judging Fond du Lac dairy youth participated in the WI 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Monday, July 17. To compete in this contest, the youth must qualify at Area Animal Science Days in June. The county had a junior and senior team complete. The Junior team had a close 3rd place finish as the second-place team was just 10 points ahead. Individuals Cameron R (2nd) and Isaac L (6th) placed in the top 10. Other members of the junior team consisted of Miles R and Logan K.
The senior team consisted of members Dylan R, Leah M, Sam M, and Sophia L. The senior team is young as many of the individuals competed as juniors last year. Seniors give a set of oral reasons for their placing of the cattle which is also part of their scoring.
Congratulations to all the youth and thank you to the coaches for scheduling practices, helping coach the youth, and being available for the contests!
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Pictured are the top10 Junior State Dairy Judging individuals.
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| Awards and Recognition
Community Service Awards for Clubs and Individuals
Service to the community is a fundamental principle of 4-H. We will recognize individual youth and clubs who have taken leadership in 4-H community service efforts. Up to two youth in grades 5 - 8 and up to two youth in grades 9 - 12 (grades are based on the grade the child was in at the start of the 4-H year, October 1, 2022) will be recognized at the Annual 4-H Achievement Program. Top placing clubs submitting applications will be recognized. Recognition will be given in 2 categories: large and small clubs. Top-placing clubs will have funds donated by the Fond du Lac County 4-H Leader Association in their club’s name, to the agency for which the club did community service. Applications are found at: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/awards-scholarships/ and are due to the Extension Office by September 15.
Apply for the 2023 4-H Key Award
The Key Award is the highest state 4-H award earned by members who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their 4-H club and community. Youth in grades 11-13 are eligible to apply. Up to 4 recipients from Fond du Lac County can be selected. To be eligible for an award, you must turn in a completed application by September 15 and interview. You can find the application at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/travel-experiences-a/. Details on other opportunities can also be found on the website listed above.
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Adult Leaders Association UpdatesAdult Leaders Raffle - Please return tickets and money by August 14 to the Extension Office. Please bring in one check from the club for the raffle tickets. The raffle drawing will be at the Adult Leaders Association Meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Adult Volunteers Meeting - August 23, 2023. All parents, adults, and youth leaders, whether you are a project, club, special event, or county leader are invited on August 23 for the Adult Leaders Association Meeting. Before this meeting, at 6:30 pm, there will be an open conversation on junior fair ideas. A fair board rep will be present to hear your feedback on the fair's strengths and suggestions for changes. This meeting is open to anyone. After the fair suggestions, the Adult Leaders Meeting will follow. Both meetings will take place at Extension Fond du Lac County, room AE-205/206. The Adult Leader’s Association meets 3 times per year – March, August, and October. This is your opportunity to hear, learn, share, and have input. Mark your calendar for August 23. All clubs are encouraged to have a representative present.
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| August:
Executive Board Meeting- August 15, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Cloverbud Day Camp- August 16, 9 am - 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Market Livestock Meeting- August 21, 7 pm, FDL Co Fairgrounds
LEGO Camp - August 22-24, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Adult Leaders Meeting- August 23, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
TLA Meeting- August 28, 7 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting room
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