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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, August 1, 2025
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Have a Newsletter Contribution?LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos at go.wisc.edu/2665ok.
SAVE THIS NEW 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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Alto All Stars in ActionFood + Fellowship + 4H. The Alto All-Stars prepared food and served 117 lunches (in 90 minutes!) at the Waupun Community Table. The Community Tables provide a weekly meal for those in need of connection or nourishment. Next up: the All-Stars are preparing for the Alto Fair and invite everyone to swing by on August 6 & 7.
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Around the World Camp
This year, for the first year ever, we held an Around the World Camp! Youth spent three days traveling to different countries and continents, exploring their cultures through hands-on activities, games, and art projects.
Day 1: Japan & Greece
Youth began their journey in Japan, where they created Japanese lanterns, learned about volcanoes while making volcano slime, played a fun chopstick game, and designed their own mini Zen gardens. After lunch, they traveled to Greece to explore mosaic art, dive into Greek myths, and compete in Olympic-style games. The day wrapped up with passport stamping and entries in their travel journals.
Day 2: Brazil & Ghana
Day two was all about rainforests! Youth started the morning in Brazil with a soccer game and a LEGO challenge to build rainforest landscapes and wildlife. They also learned about Romero Britto and created their own vibrant pop art. In the afternoon, they traveled to Ghana, where they explored printmaking to create wall hangings, practiced weaving, and crafted their own mancala games. Once again, the day ended with passport stamps and journal reflections.
Day 3: Australia, Mexico, & Antarctica
On the final day, youth visited three continents! Youth started the day off in Australia, where they made “ocean in a bottle” creations using oil, water, food coloring, shells, and sand. Youth also participated in a LEGO coral reef build challenge, and practiced Aboriginal Dot Art. After lunch, they headed to Mexico to make piñatas from cereal boxes and enjoy a lively game. The adventure wrapped up in Antarctica, where youth learned about the icy climate and experimented with making oobleck and snow dough. To finish their journey, youth added the final stamps to their passports and reflected on their travels in their journals.
The camp was a huge success! Youth left with new knowledge about different countries and cultures, along with fun memories of their “around the world” adventures.
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Record Books for Cloverbuds
Cloverbuds have a special record book to complete. It can include photos, drawings, and written thoughts about what you liked in 4-H over the past year. Parents and older siblings are encouraged to help Cloverbuds get started on their record book. Turn in the Cloverbud Record Book to your club leader on or before the due date. Each club has a different due date, so ask your club leader or family mentor for the details.
Find Cloverbud Record Books at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/records/ under record book forms, or they can be picked up at the Extension Office if your general leader does not have any.
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Alto Fair
When: August 6 & 7
Where: Cty Hwy AS, West of Hwy 49 in Alto
We have a parade on Thursday at 1:00 pm
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer, such as helping with clerical tasks and attaching ribbons, assisting in the food tent by wiping down tables, and serving people their orders.
The fair is free to attend, as is parking! This is a great family event that you can join in to promote 4-H and agriculture!
*** Open Class Exhibitors – Check out our many categories and share your hobby or interest to win a little extra money! Check out details at AltoFair.com for the online premium book to enter!
Entries are registered on Tuesday night, August 5, between 6-8:30 p.m.
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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. Up to two youth in grades 5 - 8 and up to two youth in grades 9 - 12 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 due to the Extension Office by the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 2).
Apply for the 2025 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/. Details on other opportunities can also be found on the website listed above.
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Final Push: Let’s Sell Those Last Raffle Tickets
There are still 133 raffle tickets available—let’s work together to sell them before the big drawing on August 20 at the Fond du Lac County Campus, Room AE-205/206! The first name drawn will take home the top prize, followed by second and third place winners, and plenty more great prizes to follow, thanks to generous donations from Fond du Lac county businesses.
Why It Matters: Every $5 ticket sold supports Fond du Lac County 4-H youth programming, including camps, scholarships, trips, judging events, conferences, and Cloverbud activities. Let’s make a lasting impact together!
How to Get More Tickets: If you or your club would like additional tickets to sell, please contact the office or stop in Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. Let’s make sure every ticket finds a home before August 20!
Reminders for Clubs:- If your club still has ticket stubs, please return them ASAP so we’re ready for the drawing.
- Encourage members to sell any extras—every ticket boosts the success of this fundraiser!
Thank you for your support in helping our youth programs thrive!
- Ann and Judy, Fond du Lac County 4-H Raffle Committee
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Annual Financial Reports (AFR)
All 4-H Clubs and Groups that maintain a checking and/or savings account must complete the Articles of Organization and obtain an Employee Identification Number before opening any financial accounts.
To remain in compliance and retain federal tax-exempt status under the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents General Exemption Number (GEN), groups must submit the following documents annually to the 4-H Program Educator by September 1
- Wisconsin 4-H Clubs & Groups Annual Financial Report
- Wisconsin 4-H Clubs & Groups Audit Checklist
- Registry copy for all financial accounts (July 1–June 30
- Bank statement ending June 30 or July 1, with reconciled balances if needed
- Inventory of land, buildings, or equipment valued at $2,000
- Monthly Treasurer’s Reports (for groups with annual income of $20,000+)
Important: Failure to submit a complete report and supporting documents by the deadline may result in the loss of tax-exempt status and forfeiture of all financial assets.
Let’s keep things transparent and on track—thank you for supporting strong, accountable youth programming!
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August:WI State Fair- July 31 - Aug 10, Wisconsin State Fair Park: 640 S 84th St - West Allis, WI 53214
Art Day Camp- August 4-6, 9 am-3 pm, FdL County CampusNational Night Out- August 5, 4-7 pm, FDL Co Fairgrounds ParkAlto Fair, August 6-7, W12765 County Highway AS, Waupun
Cloverbud Day Camp: Outdoor Survival- August 13, 9 am-3 pm, FdL County Campus
Leaders Association Executive Board Meeting- August 13, 6:30 pm, FdL County Campus
Leaders Association Board Meeting and Raffle Drawing- August 20, 6:30 pm FDL County Campus
- Fair Feedback- 6:30-7:00 pm
- Raffle Drawing- 7:00 pm
- Association Meeting- 7:00 pm
Cardboard Day Camp- August 19-21, 9 am-12 pm, FdL County Campus
LEGO Day Camp- August 19-21, 12:30-4 pm, FdL County Campus
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