4-H Announcements 6/30/23

Published on by ASHLEY A ROLPH

WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION BILLBOARD CONTEST

4-H Clubs and Groups have the opportunity to create a billboard, advertising the Winnebago County Fair. There is prize money to be had! See attached flyer for more info.

JOIN THE 4-H AMBASSADORS AT THE NEENAH LIGHT PARADE

Our 4-H Ambassadors will once again be walking with a float in the Neenah Light Parade on July 3rd. If you are interested in joining them please meet at the Neenah Public Pool (600 S Park Ave) at 7PM. Joe Kuehnl will have the float there between 7-7:15PM and will need help decorating it. The parade starts 9PM and begins at Riverside Park and ends in Menasha near 1st & 2nd Street. They are #14 in the parade. All 4-H families are welcome to be in the parade!

SUMMER FUN AT MT OLYMPUS!

Our YAC (Youth Adventure Committee) has planned a water & theme park day for Winnebago County 4-H members of all ages!

July 19th

Cost $18 (incl. bus, park & lunch)

Bus leaves JPCC at 8AM and will return at 6PM

Youth in grades 5 and under will need a parent/guardian to attend.

Register at: https://bit.ly/3oUtg04

Deadline : July 3rd

CLOVERBUD CAMP

We will be heading up to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve for a day filled with discovery and fun!

Download Registration form at: https://bit.ly/3LJkRpi

Deadline to Register is August 1st

DIPPER SIGN UPS NEEDED!

As of the end of June we NEED volunteers for the following shifts so please sign up to support our fundraising efforts:

  • Wednesday, 8/2/2023 – 4:30 – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 8/2/2023 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday, 8/3/2023 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM
  • All Friday, 8/4/2023 shifts after 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  • All Saturday, 8/5/2023 shifts after 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  • All Sunday, 8/6/2023

We also need volunteers Monday, 8/7/2023 shutdown shift from 9:00 am to noon.

Each 4-H Dipper shift will be 2 hours and should consist of 4 Adults/Older Youth (8th Grade and higher) and 4 younger youth (Cloverbuds through 7th grade).

Responsibilities may vary depending on shift but we would prefer to have adults and older youth handle the cash box, scoop ice cream, make shakes and malts, and help supervise the team during the shift. Younger youth can serve drinks, take orders on the iPAD, and help put toppings on the sundaes.

Clubs can sign up for shifts but we ask that the individuals that will be working the shift sign up for their times so we can learn names and know who is coming to help us work the shifts. Remember, the idea of the signups is to add flexibility to YOUR fair schedule. Pick times that will work for you and your family or you and your club and help us out! It is a great opportunity to meet other youth and adults from around the county you may not see on a regular basis.

Please visit https://tinyurl.com/2ateay6j to sign up for your Dipper shifts and if you have any questions, please ask the office or contact a member of the Dipper committee. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you at the 2023 Winnebago County Fair

4-H Basket Raffle

It’s time once again plan to put together baskets for the 4-H Leaders’ Association Annual Basket Raffle held at the 2023 Winnebago County Fair! We need the support of ALL 4-H clubs to make this year’s raffle a success. Anyone can donate a raffle basket! All clubs are encouraged to donate a theme basket(s) (bath/spa, movie night, child-themed, holiday, sports, gardening, camping, birding, cooking, grilling, artist, etc). Don’t forget to contact local businesses or individuals. All are welcome to donate baskets to support 4-H! Can’t donate an entire basket?

Individual items can be combined with other items or placed in baskets by the Basket Raffle Committee. All baskets must be:

  • In a container of some kind – basket, tote, bucket, cooler, etc.
  • Wrapped in cellophane or a clear plastic bag to keep things clean and help ensure that the contents stay in baskets while on display at the fairgrounds.
  • Include a clearly displayed card/sign listing items in basket, thanking any donors, and stating the club’s name.
  • NO perishable items, NO alcohol, NO tobacco products
  • Baskets must be dropped off at the Extension Office by noon on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Thank you so much for being part of this fundraiser. Last year we had a phenomenal Raffle thanks to all of you!!!!

SEND YOUR 4-H PHOTOS!

The 4-H Ambassadors will be updating the photos on their DNA display at the fair this year. Please share your most recent club, project and other 4-H photos with them. Photos can be uploaded here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/as3tJVPeaMEVyhL1A