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January 21, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
It has been another busy week in Dodge County. Tuesday evening, Cameron Pokorny and Lindsay Propst were recognized at the Dodge County Board of Supervisors meeting and received their 4-H Key Award! What a wonderful opportunity to recognize them as some of the Outstanding 2% of Key Award recipients in Wisconsin. I look forward to sharing their 4-H message with you in future newsletters.
As our county Covid numbers continue to rise, please take precautions in your 4-H clubs and projects. 4-H Youth Development programs are similar to school so I am sharing some highlights from the CDC for school children which include:
- CDC recommends universal indoor masking by all students (ages 2 years and older), staff, teachers, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.
- In addition to universal indoor masking, CDC recommends schools maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students within classrooms to reduce transmission risk.
- Students, teachers, and staff should stay home when they have signs of any infectious illness and be referred to their healthcare provider for testing and care.
I would ask that everyone be safe and have grace as programs or participation may need to change, or be canceled as families are dealing with their Covid situations.
Please feel free to contact me with questions,
Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office) 920.210.3080 (cell)
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Herman Hornets (Autumn Schnitzler) Members reported about the National Anthem and laying wreaths on headstones at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Allenton, WI. and their holiday caroling video that included singing songs, playing songs on the piano, and sending out 15 DVDs to area Senior Living Centers.
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Get your teams of “8” together today and lets play!
See y'all there!
Prize money for the TOP 3 Teams!
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Meat Animal Sale Trivia Night
Calling all Livestock Exhibitors and Parents! We are looking for your help on Trivia Night 2022.
We are in need of Table Runners, Raffle Sales and Kitchen Support.
Please call, text or email Eric Salmi at 920-988-1817 or mastrivianight@yahoo.com
If you’re interested in helping.
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Family Learning Fun Zooms!
We are looking for presenters that want to explore their options and put on a Family Learning Fun session in 2022. Dates are available in February and March. Contact Ellen Bohn at ebohn@co.dodge.wi or call the office at 920-386-3790.
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Demonstration & Illustrated Talks Contest
Demonstrations are more showing and doing. Illustrated Talks rely more on charts, pictures, and description. For topic ideas, check with your general leader or the 4-H Office. Many of you have given brief demonstrations or talks at 4-H meetings. Just polish up the presentation. Do not use school presentations! Please, no product labels.
Divisions and Time Guidelines
Grade 1-3 5 minutes or less
Grades 4-5-6 6 minutes or less
Grades 7-8-9 5-8 minutes
Grades 10 & up 5-8 minutes
There is no minimum time limit for grades 1-6, but at least 4 minutes is suggested. Participants will be judged on: clear, pleasant voice/self-confidence, enthusiasm/poise, appearance/posture, appropriate introduction, accurate information, visual aids, orderly progression, summarization, adequate preparation, interesting subject, and purpose accomplished. Easels will be provided.
-Team Demonstrations (two members) may also be given. In a team demonstration the grade division is that of the older member. The older member also determines time guidelines.
-Participants will be scheduled by grade to give demonstrations.
-Top demonstrators in each grade group will be selected.
-Upon completion of the contest, ribbons will be awarded and top demonstrators will be announced.
-No reminder letters are sent!
REGISTER in EVENTS in 4HOnline by February 14th
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Rabbit Project MeetingMonday, January 24th 6pm at the Juneau Community Library
Discussing winter care, breeding, rabbit parts, t-shirts, and decoration themes for fair.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Cavies at 6pm, Rabbits at 7pm
LOCATION: Oak Grove Town Hall, N5801 Grove Road, Juneau
Monday, February 28
Monday, March 28
Monday, April 25
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Youth Livestock Education Meetings
February 21st | 7 PM | Lowell Community Memorial VFW Hall; 280 South St., Lowell
Ag Career Fair. Come and talk with local people who work in the agricultural field, not just a corn field! There are so many positions available in agriculture, you may be surprised, and make a contact with someone new to assist you with a future internship or career.
All meetings will begin at 7pm, and run for about an hour. Educational meetings count as 1 point on the Livestock Project Member Activity Card.
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Additional Livestock Educational OfferingsWISCONSIN YOUTH LIVESTOCK PROGRAM - ANIMAL SCIENCES VIRTUAL EDUCATION SERIES 2022 >> Counts as one (1) educational point.
January 13 - Grand Challenge: Animal Health & Welfare | 7 PM
February 10 - Grand Challenge: Precision Agriculture | 7 PM
March 10 - Grand Challenge: Food Safety, Pork Carcass Eval & Cooking | 7 PM
April 14 - Grand Challenge: Land and Water | 7 PM
May 12 - Grand Challenge: Biomedical Advancements | 7 PM
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Livestock Project Educational Reminders
There are educational opportunities and Information on the MAS requirements, forms and opportunities listed HERE. Remember that the Educational Event Verification form is on that site to be completed.
HERE is the link for the Youth livestock event verification form for virtual events. Youth and families need to keep the forms and attach to the 'Orange Cards' and hand in all at the due date.
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Sign up for 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, & Meats Judging Contest!
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4-H Member Experiences 2022American Spirit, National 4-H Conference
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
National 4-H Conference - For youth in grades 10-12. Dates are sheduled for March 20-24, 2022. The application process for National 4-H Conference is open and applications will be due by January 17th (deadline was extended). Applications for National 4-H Conference are now available HERE. For more information on National 4-H Conference, please visit HERE
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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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Dodge County 4-H Scholarships Now Open- Patricia Hahn 4-H Legacy Scholarship
- Dodge County 4-H Youth & Alumni Scholarship
- Dodge County 4-H Endowment Fund Scholarship
- Esther Haase Menn Memorial Scholarship
Most scholarships are due March 1, 2022 plus other county and state scholarship opportunities! Check it out!
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Dodge County Master Gardener Association $1000 Scholarship Available
The Dodge County Master Gardener Association will award a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior who is planning a career in some area of horticulture. The recipient must live in Dodge County and be a graduating senior from any public high school, parochial high school, or home school.
The student must have applied to a two or four year accredited college or technical school that has a program leading to a degree or certification in a horticulture or related area. Careers may include, but are not limited to, horticulture, plant science, soil science, agriculture, environmental science, landscaping, forestry, science education.
Application forms are available in the guidance offices of Dodge County and area high schools. They include Beaver Dam High School, Dodgeland High School, Horicon High School, Hustisford High School, Lomira High School, Mayville High School, Randolph High School, Watertown High School, Waupun High School, Lakeside Lutheran High School, and Central Wisconsin Christian School.
Questions may be directed to: askamastergardener@att.net.
The deadline for applying for the scholarship is April 1, 2022.
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Apply for the 2022 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award!
The Wisconsin Key Award is one of the most prestigious honors awarded to 4-H members across Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to highlight what you have accomplished through 4-H.
- Applications Due Date: February 28, 2022
- Zoom Interviews Date: March 22, 2022
The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Program recognizes a select group of 4-H participants who’ve demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community.
Call or email Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program Assistant at 920-386-3790 or ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us
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Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training for NEW VOLUNTEERS!
The next Volunteer in Preparation training is coming up (Marie will be teaching in February). If you are looking to become a volunteer in your club or project, please attend the Volunteer in Preparation training to get started. VIP Trainings are available on:
- Jan 25th 6:30-8:30pm
- Feb 16th 6:00-8:00pm
Questions, call Extension Dodge County at 920-386-3790.
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ANNUAL LEADER TRAININGLearn Together, Lead Together: Youth-Adult PartnershipsDodge County is offering this session virtually. Youth and adult participants can register using the links below. Once you register, you will receive the link for the zoom session and be provided information on handouts, reference materials and supporting documents.
January 31, 2022:Learn Together, Lead Together: Equal Voices, Roles and ParticipationTime: 6:30-8:00pmRegister here: https://go.wisc.edu/vze9e3
Attendance will be recorded. WI 4-H Club annual chartering requires one adult leader from each club or group MUST attend one of the Annual Leader Training sessions.
Have questions? Contact Marie Witzel at 920-210-3080 or marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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- January 22 Meat Animal Sale Committee Dinner & Business Meeting 6:30pm Iron Ridge Inn
- January 24 4-H Speaking Contest 6:30pm, Moraine Park Technical College, Beaver Dam
- January 24 Rabbit Project Meeting 6pm, Juneau Public Library
- January 25 VIP Training (Zoom) 6:30-8:30pm
- January 31 4-H Annual Leader Training (Zoom)
A 2022 Dodge County 4-H Year Calendar can be found HERE
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