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Next Meeting - March 11, 2025
We are still in search of a secretary and one member-at-large. Thank you to those who have volunteered already to be on the Executive Board.
Leaders Association Meetings are held at the Eau Claire County Extension Office the 2nd Tuesday of September, November, January, March, May, and June. 6:00 will be a time to hear policy updates, ask the 4-H Educator questions, and brainstorm club ideas. Meetings will start at 6:30pm. PLEASE make every effort to send a representative to these meetings. Attending is how we make connections and learn from each other to bring the best program we can to the young people in our clubs. It connects your local club program to the wider county program and makes you aware of the wider opportunities in 4-H so that you can promote those to your club members.
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We Are Hiring a Summer Intern!
Join the Eau Claire 4-H team for the summer. Start date flexible before May 31. End date flexible before August 31. $16/hour.
Responsibilities include developing, promoting, and delivering day camps; supporting 4-H camp; and working with the 4-H Educator on other projects. 4-H experience helpful, but not required.
Send a resume, cover letter, and references to rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu by February 9 for consideration.
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Youth or Adult Session Leaders Needed!
Please sign up to help lead sessions for the following:
+ April 5 Project Day - (9-noon with 45 minute sessions for K-2 or 3-5th graders) at the Extension Office
+ April 12 Clover University - (9-3:30PM with in-depth learning sessions for 6th graders and up) at Elk Mound High School
If you have questions, please contact Rachel.
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Registration Information
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni pursuing higher education in 2025.
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth through 4-H, development and leadership in 4-H, academic performance and future educational goals.
To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships students must have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least three years; should have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the 2025-2026 academic school year. Scholarship winners from previous years are not eligible to receive a second 4-H Foundation scholarship.
Click the button below for the website and Scholarship Application. Résumé/cover letter must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation postmarked on or before March 1, 2025. Applications postmarked after March 1, 2025, as well as any emailed applications, will not be considered. We encourage you to apply early.
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Treasurer Training
Please plan to attend the Treasurer Training for any club or group that fills out an AFR. Being a club treasurer is an important youth leadership opportunity. We want you to be successful in the role. Please have your club send a club leader, your treasurer, and your treasurer's parent to join us in person at 6:30PM on Thursday, February 27. If not all three can join, we will take whoever can make it. We will go over financial policies and best practices for record keeping and ways to make this a skill-building experience. This training will make it easier to fill out the Annual Financial Report in August.
We will also give you a copy of last year's financial report so that you have it ready to work from going forward. If no one from you club can attend, please let Rachel know.
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First Annual K-5 Project Day
You are invited to share your talents for our first annual K-5 Project Day!
What: An opportunity for our younger 4-H members to try new activities and create projects to take to the county fair.
When & Where: Saturday April 5 from 9am-noon. Location will be announced soon!
The Ask: We are looking for adult leaders and older youth to lead hands-on learning sessions for our younger members. This is your time to share your passion and talent with others! Our K through 5th grade participants will have the opportunity to rotate through three 45 minute sessions during the morning. When they register, they will be given options to select sessions. We are hoping to have as many options as possible to showcase all of the experiences 4-H offers. 4-H will cover the cost of all supplies for your project. Are you passionate about art, leatherwork, STEM, recycled projects, cooking, jewelry making, wood-working, legos, plants, or other hands-on projects? Come join us and help us create a memorable day for our younger members!
How to sign-up to be a session leader:
● Email rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu with the subject “Project Day Leader”
● Let us know what type of project you would like to lead by February 7
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STEM DAY - January 25
On January 25, 2025 from 10am-3pm, dive into a hands-on STEM experience at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University! Work in the UW-Stout FabLab to explore wiring, soldering, 3D printing, and electronics while creating your very own “Useless Machine.”
This opportunity is open to enrolled 4-H members in grades 6-8 for just $10, with lunch included. Financial assistance is available through your local Extension office.
For more information, contact your local 4-H Program Educator.
Register online with the green button below or scan the QR code.
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Foods Project Meeting
Join us for an Eau Claire 4-H Foods Project Meeting registration.
We will meet March 2 from 2:00-3:30PM at the Extension Office in Altoona (227 First Street W, Altoona, WI 54720).
Come learn about Foods and Nutrition. We'll cover menu planning, make and eat some veggie and fruit dips, and learn about following recipes and measuring correctly. We will also promote the Foods Revue.
This is an opportunity geared toward K-8th graders. Older youth are welcome to participate in the sessions or to be an older youth leader for the meeting. Please contact Rachel Hart-Brinson rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu if someone you know would like to be a youth leader.
Register by clicking the button below.
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Welcome to Art U 2025!
Welcome to Art U 2025! This six week program is a partnership between 4-H and UW-Stout's art education department. Youth in grades k-12 will be led in virtual or in-person art lessons from UW-Stout Art Education students.
Youth participants in grades K-6 will have virtual instruction while youth participants in grades 7+ will be in-person at UW-Stout. The hour-long instructional sessions will be Monday nights at 6:30pm, February 2- March 3. We will conclude the series with an in-person celebration and art show at UW-Stout on Monday, March 10 at 6:30pm.
Anyone interested in Art U is welcome to participate. Already enrolled 4-H Members will be charged $5. Those not currently enrolled in 4-H will be charged $10. Art U will be a single project 4-H club. Participating in Art U will enroll you in 4-H and allow you to participate in other 4-H activities if you would like to do so.
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2025 Tri-County Performing Arts Festival
Mark your calendars now!
Registration opens January 18 (watch the next Clover Leaves for Registratin information)!
Get ready for the 2025 Tri-County Performing Arts Festival on March 1, 2025, at Elk Mound High School! This is your chance to showcase your talents in music, drama, dance, and more—don’t miss out!
We need volunteers! Help make the festival a success by serving as a room host, door monitor, or floater. Know someone who’d be perfect for the job? Contact Rachel Hart-Brinson today at rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu
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| Statewide 4-H Opportunities
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Art Beat 2025
March 15-16, 2025
Upham Woods Outdoor Learnng Center
$125 for Youth Members (Tiered pricing $100-145). $75 for AdultVolunteers
Registration will be open January 20-February 17, or until the camp fills.
What is 4-H ArtBEAT!?
+ Introduction to Wisconsin 4-H Expressive Arts & Camp/Overnight Experiences
+ 4-H Members grades 3-5, parents and leaders
+ Try different types of art (visual arts, drama, music, STEM) led by adult volunteers
+ Experience camp and stay in cabins with high school counselors
Youth participants will rotate through a variety of hands-on sessions held at various sites throughout camp, including outdoors (be sure to dress accordingly).
Camp check-in will start at 9 AM on Saturday, March 15. The program will end with a brief showcase at 1:45 PM on Sunday, March 16. Departure will be at 2:30 PM on Sunday.
Click the button below for complete details.
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WI 4-H Foundation Photography Contest
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has kicked off a contest that challenges all 4-H members to explore their creativity.
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Celebrates the Arts Photography Contest is open to any current Wisconsin 4-H member, and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is awarding cash prizes. The contest will be held virtually, with photos of all entries submitted electronically. Entries are being accepted now through January 31, 2025.
The contest is broken into three categories:
1. General Photography
2. 4-H Experience Photography
3. Clovers on Film
A winner will be chosen in each category with a Best of Show award given to one entry chosen by the judging committee. Category winners will receive a $50 cash award. The Best of Show entry will receive an additional $100 cash award. Other photographs may be recognized but will not receive a cash award.
To be eligible for the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Photography Contest, youth must be a 4-H member enrolled in 4H Online for the 2024-2025 4-H Program Year. Entrants do not need to be enrolled in any specific project to participate.
For all the information (and there is a lot!) click the button below.
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Livestock Project Meetings
If you intend on selling an animal in the aucton at the Eau Clare County Fair, you need to participate in the Livestock Project Meetings.
Here are some important upcoming dates:
January 21, 2025: 7:00 PM at the PV Community Center. Topic: Cost of Production
April 1, 2025: YQCA is due
April 12, 2025: 8-10 am Goat & Sheep weigh-in Eau Claire County Expo Center.
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2024-25 Wisconsin 4-H Program &
Educational Experiences Booklet
The state 4-H office has just released the coming year's Educational Experiences booklet. This year’s booklet is full of exciting opportunities for 4-H families, members, and volunteers at the state level. These state programs offer valuable educational experiences that help youth develop lifelong skills and form lasting friendships.
Please know that our county Leaders Association offers scholarships to help your family afford the cost of participation in these opportunities. To participate, you need to complete a record book and participate in the interview process. If you didn't turn in your record book in September, there is another opportunity in January.
Please contact Rachel in the Extension Office with questions about the experiences or how to pay for them.
Check it out below!
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4-H Project Curriculum Library
We have many resources available for most project areas. Click the green button below for a list of what we have on hand to loan out. It's a great way to get more informaiton and ideas on your projects.
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Non-Discrimination Statements:
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.
Como empleador que brinda igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo y acción afirmativa (EEO/AA, por sus siglas en inglés), la University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo y en sus programas, incluyendo los requisitos del Título VI, Título IX, la ley federal para personas con discapacidades en los Estados Unidos (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) y los requisitos de la Section 504 del Rehabilitation Act.
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