October 13, 2023
Marie's Message
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It was great to see the posts that you shared with us for #IloveDC4H. What a great week to Celebrate 4-H! Now we shift back to enrollment. I would encourage you all to work on getting your new enrollments in for the 2023-24 4-H year.
We have gotten a few questions about Member Experiences and other 4-H learning experiences. We thought this would be a great time to put out a reminder or share information that may be new to families.
Ellen works with the 4-H member experiences (AKA trips), she shared the following information. After the registration closes, the state sends us the completed roster. We will then send out an email explaining the procedure going forward. There is a scholarship opportunity from the Leaders Association for half the cost. Payment of half the trip cost will be due along with the application for the scholarship. Scholarships are given based on the results of in-person interviews. We will be putting this information in the Focus when those happen.
In addition, the Leaders Association provides support for the Art Camp, Fall Forum, etc. Typically, what happens is that you would attend the camp and fill out the reimbursement form after the event. The reimbursement form is located online at https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-leaders-association/ They typically help cover the cost of registration and lodging. Please keep those receipts to submit.
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Have a great week!
Marie Witzel Ellen Bohn
4-H Youth Development Educator 4-H Youth Program Assistant
marie.witzel@wisc.edu ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us
920.386.3790
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Club Happenings
Leipsic (Owen Hemling) Every member of the club present reported on the Dodge County Fair.
Roadside cleanup and cemetery cleanup will be in October.
Herman Hornets (Claire Zuern) The Historian, Mia Odenwald, shared the scrapbook she made for the past year and talked about the club promotion poster she made for the fair. Club members participated in road side clean up in September.
Oak Grove Owls (Makenna Reider) The community service for October was donating the painted pumpkins to Broadstep in Watertown. A motion was made that we decorate ornaments for the Library Christmas tree at our November meeting.
Achievers (Avery Panetti) We have permission from the town board to hang a trophy case on the wall. Dr Ralph Stowell thanked the club for helping with the Waupun Veterinary clinic customer appreciation luncheon.
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OCTOBER
- 16 - Livestock Education Meeting 7 PM
- 17 - Leaders Executive Board Meeting 7 PM
- 19 - Rabbit Project Meeting - Dodgeland HS 7 pm
- 23 - Officer Training - Dodgeland HS - 630 PM
- 26 - Horse Project - Dodge Co Auditorium - 6 PM
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January 29, 2024 - Communication Festival
February 24, 2024 - Family Learning Day
March 23, 2024 - Family Learning Day
June 12-15, 2024 - Tri-County Camp - Camp Lakotah
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Poultry Project Fundraiser & Points
All Hands Needed!
For decades the greatest supporter of the Dodge County Poultry Project has been the Beaver Pigeon and Bantam Club.The BPBC Poultry Show and Swap is on October 14th in Jefferson at the Jefferson County Fair Park. We help with the setup, tear down, and clean up. The money we earn from working this weekend allows us to buy the pizza and soda at the fair. Everyone enjoys the pizza, this is the time we work for it!
Please, mark your calendar for the following times.
October 12th starting at 4:00 pm at the dairy barn to set up cages, put in shavings, and attach coop cards.The BPBC provides pizza and soda for supper.
October 14th after the show (usually around 3-4 pm) we tear down cages and clean up.
There is a lot of work to do but it goes very well when everyone works together.
These times are also excellent opportunities to earn points for your activity sheet to make the sale.Many have learned to get their points this weekend, so they don't have to worry about them the rest of the year. Please, plan to attend and make it a success.
Any questions contact Dan Schwandt at 920-763-8030 or schwandtdutch@aol.com
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK EDUCATION MEETINGMonday, Oct. 16, 2023, 7 p.m.
Topic: Livestock Trivia!
Dodge County Administration Building - Juneau
All educational meetings begin at 7 p.m. and run for about an hour. Educational meetings count as 1 point on the Livestock Project Member Activity Card (aka "the orange card).
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Officers TrainingMonday, October 23 at 6:30 pm, Dodgeland High School, Juneau.
Officers must register on 4-H Online - Events
This is a countywide officer training. All newly elected officers, as well as repeat officers, are encouraged to attend. The training will offer a general session for all officers and breakout sessions for Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Reporters, and Other.
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Fund Raising Opportunities for your club
We received a flyer from Arby’s informing us they are willing to do a fundraising 4-H Benefit Night for your club. Your club will receive 10% of the sales for a preset three-hour time frame. There are Arby’s located in Beaver Dam, Watertown, and Columbus. More details can be found on the Arby’s website
Also, a reminder that Culver’s offers a similar opportunity and so does Pizza Ranch. Contact your local restaurant of choice to learn more details.
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New Newsletter Submissions DeadlineWith the changes in staffing in the office, we are making some changes to the Friday Focus. 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
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Want to help out with 4-H? Volunteer!
If you are 18 years or older and interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, we can help. We will provide new volunteers with Volunteers in Preparation Training about how to work effectively with youth and what resources are available to volunteers. We will also ask you to participate in a Mandated Reporter Training to learn more about how to protect youth from child abuse and neglect. Finally, to ensure the safety of all youth and volunteers, a Volunteer Behavior Expectations Agreement and background check are required.
Depending on their role, some volunteers may be asked to complete subject matter-specific training as well as training to enrich their knowledge of youth development (for example chaperones or Shooting Sports leaders).
All volunteers, both new and returning, are also required to take training on how to report sexual misconduct. Answers to questions about reporting and training are available on our FAQ page.
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Hey! Look at this:This was submitted by Allyson Roberts and was a project from our very own Dodge County Fair! Help them out and support our fellow 4-Her!
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Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Field Trip Opportunity
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
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Older Youth Leadership Opportunity & LEGOs too!
Do you love LEGOS? The Hustisford Community Library is seeking a 4-H Youth in grade 7-13 or a certified 4-H Volunteer to lead a monthly LEGO activity session on Wednesdays for 1 hour in September - November. The LEGO sessions are open to all community youth and the Library would love to have a 4-H Youth lead one, two or all three sessions. Attendees are typically youth in grades 5K-6. This is a great opportunity for older youth to demonstrate leadership activities on a resume, for scholarship applications, or in a 4-H Record Book.
WHAT: LEGO Building Activity Sessions - a 4-H Youth to lead a one-hour session
WHO: 4-H Youth in grades 7-13
WHEN: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm (Oct. 11; Nov. 8)
WHERE: Hustisford Community Library, 609 W. Juneau Street, Hustisford
Want to learn more? Please contact Tracy Malterer (Sinissippi 4-H leader) at 920-285-1817/tracymalterer@gmail.com or Erica Castillo (Hustisford Community Library Youth Programming) at ecastillo@monarchlibraries.org
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Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Naming Contest
It's back! Last year's flavor name winner was Cow Lick. Do you have the winning name idea for 2023?
The contest runs from September 1st through November 15th. It is open to all Wisconsin 4-H clubs. Visit the Cedar Crest page for details and entry forms:
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| JoAnn Fabric 4-H Discount
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