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December 3, 2021Marie's Message
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Hi All, Enrollment is staying steady, and still coming in especially for new families. We would like to remind you that 4-H enrollment to show at the county fair needs to be completed by Dec. 31, 2021.
We have a couple of programs coming up for people new to Dodge County 4-H. First is the Volunteer in Preparation training for new volunteers. If you are interested in the class you can still sign up for the Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) Training on DECEMBER 7th, using the link https://forms.gle/b2wiGPMTxmwTGWNt9
New Family Orientation is scheduled for Dec. 17 from 6:30-7:30 pm. This is a chance for families to learn a little more about the county 4-H program, and have some time for parents to ask questions of other parents who have been involved in the program. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Have a great December!
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Marie Witzel Positive Youth Development Educator marie.witzel@wisc.edu 920.386.3790 (office) 920.210.3080 (cell)
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Congratulations to all the 4-H members and clubs on your 4-H Achievements!
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN RECORD BOOKS - SENIOR DIVISION
Brandon Boyd, Lebanon Luckies (Kevin Stippich Award)
Isabelle Arnold, Hyland Prairie
Luis Avila Vette, Lebanon Luckies
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN RECORD BOOKS - JUNIOR DIVISION
Vivian Lichty, Hyland Prairie (Julie Stippich Award)
Brady Caine, Leipsic
Tori Gillett, Hyland Prairie
TOP RECORD BOOK HONORABLE MENTION
Senior Division
Claire Jaeckel, Lebanon Luckies
Braden Paplham, Sinissippi
Junior Division
Madison Gudex, Lomira Clover Leaves
Harper Zillmer, Hyland Prairie
Sawyer Zillmer, Hyland Prairie
TOP REPORTERLuis Avila Vette, Lebanon Luckies (SENIOR)
Vivan Lichty, Hyland Prairie (JUNIOR)
TOP SECRETARYAllyson Roberts, Oak Grove Owls (SENIOR)
Olivia Bird, Leipsic (JUNIOR)
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Congratulations 4-H Graduates!
Kaitlyn Schwanke, Achievers Oscar Setz, Astico Perseverance Jeffrey Ebert, Herman Hornets Matthew Gunst, Herman Hornets Isabelle Arnold, Hyland Prairie Evan Finger, Juneau Victorians Autumn Soter, Juneau Victorians Kyle Jaeger, Lebanon Luckies Riley Kappell, Lebanon Luckies Christian Tietz, Lebanon Luckies Alexandra Bahr, Leipsic Cora Gerth, Lomira Clover Leaves Lilly Doll, Oak Grove Owls Samantha Pitterle, Oak Grove Owls Emmaleah Buska, Richwood Rangers Gabrielle Rennhack, River Oaks Cody Gerber, Trenton Highlights Trevor Roecker, Trenton Highlights Jackson Christenson, Tri-County Twisters Abigail Stas, Watertown Badgers Emily Torkelson, Watertown Badgers
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4-H Volunteer Training December 7Become a certified 4-H volunteer! New 4-H volunteers attend the Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) Training on December 7th. This is required training for all adult 4-H volunteers. This December session is being trained by the 4-H Youth Development Educators of Area 16 – Columbia, Dodge and Sauk counties.4 Steps Necessary to Becoming a Certified WI 4-H Volunteer
- Enroll in 4HOnline as a volunteer 4-H leader and sign the volunteer behavior expectation form
- Background check - first year and every 4 years thereafter
- Volunteers In Preparation (VIP) Training one-time virtual training
- Complete the Extension Volunteer Mandated Reporter Training online
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Family Learning Fun Zooms! Let’s Make it Happen!
We have learned to adjust to small groups and social distancing. This year we will again be offering Family Learning Fun - one session at a time. Presenters, pick your topic and your teaching technique. Virtual, video, a hands-on kit, or maybe a small group. We will help you make it happen one session at a time. A Zoom, a kit in the mail, a video at your convenience or any combination of these choices. We have more options and opportunities now than ever before! We are looking for presenters that want to explore their options and put on a Family Learning Fun session in 2022. Contact Ellen Bohn at ebohn@co.dodge.wi or call the office at 920-386-3790.
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Explore 4-H at Home Project Kits! Sign Up by December 15 for a January Kit
Explore 4-H At Home Project Kits will be available for the first four months of 2022. Each month, beginning in January, there will be 3 kits to choose from. All kits can be ordered now by logging into your 4-HOnline account and looking under the events tab for “Exploring 4-H At Home Project Kits.” There are 4 separate event tabs. Topics by month of release include:
JANUARY - Exploring 4-H Project, Photography, Exploring Your Environment - Birds FEBRUARY - Cloverbuds, Woodworking, Exploring Your Environment - Wind MARCH - Barn Quilts, Vegetables–Plant & Soil Science, Exploring Your Environment-Conservation APRIL - Cloverbuds, STEM, Exploring Your Backyard
Register by the 15th of the month preceding the kit release and plan to pick up your project kit on the 15th of the month of its release.
What are “Explore 4-H At Home Project Kits?” They are packaged 4-H project learning activities which are created using 4-H project curriculum. There are usually 5-6 learning experiences included in each kit.
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Hyland Prairie (Harper Zillmer) The Beaver Dam holiday parade is on December 4th. The theme is “Songs of the Season.” It was discussed on what our plans were for the holiday parade. Some ideas were having a wagon with a sign saying who we are in it, wearing a Santa hat, or dress up as music notes. It was discussed on what to do for the December meeting. It was decided to do an Ugly Sweater Contest, a Hot coco bar, and a Gift exchange.
Juneau Victorians (Cassidy Wittnebel) Our guest speaker this year was Lydia Gappa, a local author. She is the Author of "Avi The Yeti", Co Author of "Never So Long As We Live", and Creator of The Story Analysis Podcast. We discussed making COVID care packages to send to senior homes or residents who have to quarantine.
Leipsic (Owen Hemling) Members completed 4 no-sew blankets as a community service activity. It was approved to help out at the Second Harvest Food Bank and to go Christmas caroling in December.
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Shop with Cops December 11
The annual Shop with Cops event is scheduled for December 11 at Bayside Supper Club in Beaver Dam. 4-H clubs can sign up HERE to bring volunteers to this event.
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4-H Member Experiences 2022Plans are being made for CWF, National 4-H Conference, and American Spirit. As you plan for 2022, consider the possibility of including one these experiences! Dodge County 4-H sponsors a variety of member educational experiences and awards available to 4-H youth. For more information contact Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program Assistant at 920-386-3790 or ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us
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WI 4-H State Teams Applications Available
Applications are available for the 2022 Wisconsin 4-H State Teams! Do you love to sing, dance, act, write, speak, or draw? This may be for you!
Youth in grades 9-13 can apply to join the State Drama Company and State Arts Team for 2022. Teams help to lead WI 4-H & Youth Conference, perform at State Fair, help conduct the State Art Show, and much more! Applications are open in 4HOnline and close on February 15, 2022.
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4-H Fall Forum Reimbursement Request
Did you attend the 2021 Wisconsin 4-H Virtual Fall Forum? If so, you are eligible for financial reimbursement. Complete the Dodge County 4-H Leaders Reimbursement Form and mail to the Extension Dodge County office at 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039.
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4-H Endowment Grants Available
The Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association sponsors monetary grants from the Endowment Fund. Grant application deadlines are December 31 and June 30. Grants fund innovative and educational programs that support strengthening and expansion of the Dodge County 4-H program for educational and leadership opportunities.
The Endowment Fund committee invites grant proposals from 4-H subcommittees, 4-H Clubs, the 4-H Leaders Association and Extension educators. The committee selects which programs to fund.
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Dairy Youth Advisory Committee MeetingDecember 8th at 7:30pmSt. John's in JuneauContact dodgecountydyac@gmail.com with any questions
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Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Art Contest
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has kicked off a contest that challenges all 4-H members to explore their creativity. It is called, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Celebrates the Arts Art Contest and it is open to any current Wisconsin 4-H member, with cash prizes totaling nearly $1,000. The contest will be held virtually, with photos of all entries submitted electronically. The contest is broken into eight categories: 1. Drawing Using Any Medium 2. Painting (acrylic, watercolor or oil) 3. Pottery, Ceramics or Clay 4. Photography 5. Paper 6. Fabric, Yarn or Fiber 7. Wood 8. Any Other Media (ex: digital, metalcraft, jewelry, leatherwork, wax, eggshells, taxidermy, etc.) To be eligible for the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Art Contest, youth must be a 4-H member enrolled in 4HOnline for the 2021-2022 4-H Program Year. Entrants do not need to be enrolled in any specific project to participate. Entries will be accepted until midnight on Friday, December 31, 2021.
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Dodge County Land & Water Poster Contest
The Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Dept. will be participating in the 2022 NACD poster contest. The contest is open to public, private and home-school students. The posters are set into categories by grade: K-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9; 10-12.
Poster Due: January 17, 2022
Contest Date: January 19, 2022
2022 Conservation Speaking Contest
Contest Date: January 18, 2022 Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Dept. will be holding a Conservation Awareness Speaking Contest. The contest will held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at The Dodge County Administration Building located at 127 E. Oak St, Juneau. Contest time will be determined at a later date. For students interested in participating in the speaking contest, please provide the student's name and speech title to our office by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in order to qualify. For more information, please visit DODGE COUNTY LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
The Conservation Speech Contest is open to: Elementary Division - Grades 5-6 (3-5 minute speeches, required) Junior Division - Grades 7-8 (4-6 minute speeches, required) Senior Division - Grades 9-12 (5-7 minute speeches, required)
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