Next Meeting - September 10, 2024
The next Leaders Association meeting will be Tuesday, September 10. PLEASE make every effort to come to these meetings. It is how we make connections and learn from each other to bring the best programs we can to the young people in our clubs. It connects your local club program to the wider recognition program and opportunities in 4-H.
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Leaders Association Volunteers Needed
You may or may not know, in addition to club meetings, adults and older youth of Eau Claire County clubs meet every other month as the Eau Claire County 4-H Leaders Association.
The purpose of Leaders is to engage in activities which:
- Support the policies and educational 4-H programs of Eau Claire Count
- Provide opportunities for the leaders and families of Eau Claire County 4-H clubs to unite and coordinate their educational activities and programs
- Provide financial support for advancement of 4-H educational activities and program
- Provide a system for recognition of club and county level achievement.
We are looking to nominate individuals for the member-at-large (2), the vice president, and secretary positions. Please consider nominating someone from your club or putting your name forward. New positions start in September.
Sincerely,
Darren Schlewitz, Jill Welke, and Heather Iverson,
Leaders Association Nominating Committee
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Youth Development (Cloverbuds/Exploring)
Fair Judging Sign-Up
Time is running out to sign up your Cloverbuds/Explorers for their Face-to-Face judging at this year's Eau Claire County Fair! The youth will meet one on one with a judge to talk about their entries. They bring the entries to the fair with them that day.
Youth Development judging is held in the big white building, Building E, where all the other exhibits are displayed
Judging is Thursday, July 25, from 8:30-4:30. Judging times are in 15 minute increments. You can call Andy at the Extension office (715-839-4712) to schedule a time.
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Silent Auction for the Fair
The Friends of the Fair are still in search of Silent Auction donations for the silent auction at the fair. These could be gift certificates, themed baskets, craft items, or anything that can be auctioned off. Please contact Maria Paulus 715-589-1649 or Jenny Zimmerman 715-586-0015 to get your item on the list and arrange drop off.
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Fair Booths
This is the last call for exhibitor clubs, chapters, and groups to sign-up for a fair booth. Email eauclairefair@gmail.com by midnight of July 19 to reserve your booth.
Booth set-up times are Monday, July 22, 12-8, and Tuesday, July 23, 8 am-noon.
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Expo Building Setup
Help is needed to set upt he Expo building for the fair. Setup will be on sunday, July 21. There will be two shifts, 10 AM-noon and noon-2 PM. You can sign up to help by clicking the button below.
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Friends of the Fair Meeting
All are invited to the Friends of the Fair meeting on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30, at the Pleasant Valley Community Center. The raffle drawing will be held at 6:30 and the meeting will follow.
There will be discussion of changes to fair leadership structure and bylaws. Click the button below to see the 2024-2025 Bylaws.
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Eau Claire County Fair ActivitiesCheck out the fair-related activities below!
Please visit the Eau Clalire County Fair website for complete information!
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Fair Food Stand Shifts and Pies
We ask that each family donate a store-bought pie for the Eau Claire County 4-H Adult Leaders Fair Food Stand in the Expo building at the fair. They can be brought Monday through Saturday.
These are the assigned shifts for the food stand.
Tuesday, July 23
8 am - noon: Pleasant Hill Go-Getters
noon - 4 pm: Pleasant Hill Go-Getters
4 pm - 8 pm: Pleasant Hill Go-Getters
Thursday, July 25
8 am - noon: Pleasant Valley
noon - 4 pm: Eau Claire Clovers
4 pm - 8 pm: Foster Town and Country
Saturday, July 27
11 am - 2 pm: Pleasant Valley Clovers
2 pm - 5 pm: Pleasant Valley Clovers
5 pm - 8 pm: Pleasant Valley Clovers
Members of other clubs can help these clubs cover their shifts. Please contact Wendy Duerkop at 715-579-0006 if your club is not listed above and you would like to help work the food stand during one of these shifts. Proceeds from these shifts will go to the Eau Claire County 4-H Adult Leaders to support county 4-H programming and scholarships for educational experiences.
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Fair Olympics
The Fair Olympics, hosted by Older Youth Council, is on Wednesday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Horse Arena.
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Fair Acitvity table Sign-Up
Sign up for helping with Activity Tables on July 26 from 9:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm. We need your help to have fun, hands-on activities to share with visitors to the fair. This is a great chance to practice being a youth leader.
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Fairly Fun Games
This year's FAIRly Fun Games, will be held on the final day of the fair, Sunday, July 28, at noon at the Tribute Garden
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After the Fair Pool Party
The After the Fair Pool Party will be held on Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Wakanda Waterpark. This event is open to all 4-Hers and prospective 4-H members. Folks should bring friends who might be interested in joining 4-H!
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Dairy Shack Sign-Up Genius
Older Youth Council members, alumni and friends can sign up for a Dairy Shack shift by clicking the buttone below OR with the QR Code below.
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Annual Financial Report & Record BookWork Night
Attention all club treasurers and all those putting together a record book!
We will be having a work night on Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 at the Extension office. This is your chance to get some assistance on your club's Annual Financial Report or your Record Book. Come with your questions and be ready to work!
Families are invited to attend and there will be pie and ice cream!
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LaCrosse County 4-H Horse Project4-H County Classic
Join La Crosse County 4-H Horse Project in their annual 4-H County Classic!
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 8:00 a.m.
Location: La Crosse Fair Grounds (West Salem, WI)
This event is open to 4-H members from all over Wisconsin - for a show packet and registration information, access this pdf
For questions, please reach out to La Crosse County 4-H at 608-785-9593 or lacrossecounty4h@lacrossecounty.org.
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James E. Volbrecht Scholarship Applicationis Open
This scholarship is in memorial to James Volbrecht who was a longtime supporter of 4-H and the Eau Claire County Fair. Jim graduated from CVTC with an Ag Mechanics degree in 1984 and he was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1992. Tragically, Jim died in a farming accident in 2019. This scholarship is given in gratitude for his years of support of young people in Eau Claire County and will honor his memory. This $300 scholarship(s) will be awarded to an active Eau Claire County 4-H or regional FFA member involved in the Eau Claire County Fair (preference will be given to youth involved in the dairy project) who plans to pursue post-secondary education. To apply, complete application by clicking the button below.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and will be awarded at the County Fair Awards Ceremony on Sunday, July 28.
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