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| Clover LeavesEau Claire County 4-H
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Next Meeting - September 16, 2025(One week later than usual)
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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| EAU CLAIRE COUNTY 4-H EVENTS
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Youth Enrollment
Please enroll your children by November 1. Note: There may be changes to the list of projects in 4-H Online because there is a new state project guide list. If you don't see your favorite project, please reach out to Rachel Hart-Brinson for guidance on what project to sign up for.
Project enrollment helps the 4-H office communicate to your family about programs you might be interested in. You may choose more than one project (unless the child is in grades K-2 in which case they should sign up for Cloverbud.)
All youth enrolled into 4-H Online by Nov 1 will be entered into a drawing for 4-H swag.
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Volunteer Enrollment
Thank you for being a 4-H Volunteer! If you are a club or project leader, you may lead youth in activities for a September meeting or activity under last year's enrollment. Your 2025-26 enrollment must be APPROVED by your October meetings. This means that your refresher trainings and background check (if needed) must be completed. Remember that no 4-H activities can happen without an enrolled volunteer present.
As a re-enrolling volunteer, you will need to complete before approval happens:
1. A "keep youth safe" training embedded in 4-H Online (35 minutes)
2. Background Check (every 2 years from HireRight)
You can find your required trainings in your 4-H Online profile, under your "Trainings" tab on the left.
For those who prefer to let others deal with technology, I will be holding an in-person "re-enrollment night" where you can complete the training as a group and get help re-enrolling in 4-H Online on September 18 at 6:30PM. 🙂
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Leaders Associaton Award Process
Record books are recommended, but not required. Click the green button below for the website page with record book forms and for the state-wide Educational Experiences that you might apply for scholarships to.
At minimum, a member should complete
1. About you page
2. A SMART Goal related to a specific project area
3. 4-H Year by Year Records-Projects
4. A project reflection. (This is for a Project as a whole, not a specific item prepared for exhibition
at the fair. You can talk about this exhibit here, though.)
5. 4-H Year by Year Records - Activities/Service
6. 4-H Service Reflection
7. Youth Leadership Experience (required only for those applying for scholarships.)
8. Voice of the Parent
9. Nomination form (if the member is at least in 6th grade)
You may choose to fill out multiple Project SMART Goal and reflection sheets. You may also choose to fill out a Non 4-H Activity page and reflection sheet.
Turn your record book into your club for review. They are due at the Extension Office by September 16. (This is somewhat flexible so let us know if you need a wee bit more time.)
If you are requesting a scholarship or you are in high school, you will be asked to do an interview - Interview Night Date TBD.
Join Eau Claire County 4-H to celebrate everyone's accomplishments and good work at the Eau Claire County Banquet in December! Scholarships and award winners will be announced at that time.
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2025-2026 National 4-H Week
Lawn or Window Display Contest
Eau Claire County 4-H clubs and families are encouraged to enter the 2024 Lawn or Window Display Contest to promote 4-H during National 4-H Week.
Follow these rules to participate:
1. The display must include the National 4-H “Beyond Ready” theme. Include a 4-H Clover according to guidelines and either Eau Claire County 4-H or 4-H club name.
2. All displays must be visible to the general public to see during National 4-H week (October 5-11). Front yards, club meeting sites, or business locations (with permission) are all great sites to place a display. You must remove your yard display promptly the following week - failure to do so could result in a citation from DOT. (Lawn displays should also be on private property and be back from the right of way (30 feet from the road center).
3. Displays will be judged on eye appeal, neatness, conveying state theme message, originality, local interest, and number of people potentially reached by your display (if shared on Social Media.) Use #EauClaire4h
4. You must contact the Extension Office and let us know the location of your display by October 5 at 608-572-3656 or rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu
5. If you post a photo on Facebook or Instagram, tag University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Eau Claire County.
6. Email a photo of the display to rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu by October 5, 2024 for the purpose of inclusion on the 4-H website and Facebook/Instagram.
Displays must be up by Sunday, October 5.
Gift cards to Culver's will be awarded as follows:
1st place $50.00
2nd place $25.00
3rd place $15.00
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Eau Claire County T-Shirt Design Contest
Eau Claire County will be selling 4-H T-Shirts! Check out these cool designs! We'd like people to vote on their favorite 2. The top two designs will be available for sale later this fall.
To vote please go to our Facebook page and put your votes in the comment section.
If you're not on Facebook you can email your top 2 choices to Kristi Peterson, our Outreach Support Associate, at kristin.peterson@wisc.edu Please put T-Shirt Votes in the subject line.
Please have your votes submitted by September 15.
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Changes to Citizenship Washignton Focus
National 4-H just announced some changes to Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) which has been a summer educational experience option for older youth in grades 10-12 for years. They are transitioning it to a track option as part of a newer experience, "Ignite by 4-H." Wisconsin has signed onto this experience this year with 20 slots per track. It will take place in March. See below for details. If you are interested, please register in 4-H Online before Sept 29.
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CWF @Ignite - March 24-29, 2026
This track remains our cornerstone leadership experience for teens passionate about civic engagement, public policy, and advocacy as pathways to community change. Participants will strengthen their understanding of the democratic process and cultivate leadership skills rooted in civic responsibility. With this foundation, they’ll discover how local action can spark impact on national and global levels.
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Ignite by 4-H - March 25-29, 2026
Animal Science
The Animal Science track is for teens passionate about animals, biology, and their impact on food systems and communities. This immersive experience focuses on the science and care of animals through hands-on learning in fields such as veterinary science, meat science and production, ranching, livestock management, and equine science. Teens will gain practical knowledge in animal health, nutrition, and agricultural practices that support ethical, sustainable animal care.
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Ignite by 4-H - March 25-29, 2026
STEM
In the STEM track, teens will experience innovation in action through hands-on challenges in robotics, engineering, coding, and emerging technologies. They'll dive into fields like artificial intelligence (AI), computer science, physics, and chemistry—developing the technical and analytical skills to thrive in a technology-driven world. This track encourages experimentation, creative problem-solving, and future-focused thinking.
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4-H Online Rollover & Project Guide
4-H Online will perform End of Year processing at midnight on August 31 and the new enrollment year will begin on September 1. At this time you will need to re-enroll for the 2025-2026 4-H Year. We ask that you do it ASAP so you continue to get noitficaitons form our office.
Also new this year will be some changes in the project listings. You can watch a video regarding this by clicking the green button below.
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Mark Your Calendars for Fall Forum 2025
The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council is excited to host Fall Forum 2025! Mark your calendars for October 31-November 2, 2025 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin.
Fall Forum is a statewide conference that brings youth and adult leaders together to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and build skills. It is for youth in grades 7-13, adult volunteers, and staff. It’s a great opportunity for youth and volunteers to discover and explore their sparks and make new friends from across the state. Everyone will leave inspired and ready for the year ahead!
Registration information will be out later in the summer, and we anticipate registration will open after September 1 (when the 4-H Online rollover occurs).
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Shooting SportsLeader Certification Training Workshops
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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 Statement:
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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