4-H NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE ONLINE
The March / April Newsletter can be found at https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/events/#newsletters
Paper versions have also been mailed this week
4-H SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
This year’s theme is COLORBLAST
Summer Camp is great fun for youth in grades 3-8.
Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells
June 28-July 1
Early Bird Registration ends on March 8th
Download registration at: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/camp/
DEADLINE TODAY! 4-H FOODS REVIEW
Friday, March 8, 2024 at JPCC
This year’s theme is Restaurant Dupes!
Register by March 1st : https://bit.ly/4aSXm7M
4-H HORSE & PONY TACK SALE THIS WEEKEND!
March 2nd at Sunnyview Expo
4-H PIZZA SALES AND PIZZA MAKING
You all should have received a Spring 4-H Pizza Sale form in your January/February newsletter. If not, you can access it here: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/12/Member-Order-Form-Pizza-24.pdf
You also can order pizzas online at: https://winnebago4hleaders.square.site/
- Club Order Deadline: Day Varies by Club – Contact your Club’s Pizza Coordinator or Organizational Leader
- Not associated with a 4-H Club, but still want to order pizza coupons?
- Pizza Count Night: March 216:00-8:00pm (please come as close to 6PM as possible)
- (Club Pizza Coordinators turn in their club’s Pizza Orders & Money to County Pizza Chairperson)
- James P Coughlin Center (JPCC), 625 E County Road Y, Oshkosh.
- Pizza Set Up (April 5) and Pizza making (April 6): WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MAKE PIZZAS! Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4CA9AD2CABFC1-46827752-spring
- Note: Pizza Pick-up Day:Saturday, April 6 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Sunnyview Expo in Oshkosh
- All pizzas MUST be picked up by 1:30 PM on April 6. Unclaimed pizzas will be donated or resold.
NEW CLUB INCENTIVE!
The Leaders Association will give 25 cents back for each pizza sold (by your club) for any club that sells at least 100 pizzas.
4-H FAMILY ICE SKATING EVENT
Saturday, March 23 from 1-3PM
Community First Champion Center Fox Cities
5000 W. Champion Drive, Appleton
FREE! (thanks 4-H Leaders Association)
RSVP appreciated but not required: https://bit.ly/3HvlXCe
Each youth and adult who plans to skate should complete the waiver and bring it along.
Waiver: https://bit.ly/3SbnbaL
Skates are provided, but you may also bring your own.
YAC SUMMER ADVENTURE PLANNING
4-H youth in grades 6 and up can join in choosing and planning our 2024 summer adventure!
March 26, 2024 at 6PM
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/49GE9om
4-H DOG PROJECT OBEDIENCE CLASSES
Registration meeting for dog obedience classes takes place on
March 28, 2024
6:30 PM at JPCC
4-H ARCHERY
Our first archery meeting takes place on
March 30, 2024
9AM at Critters in Winneconne
NEW! 4-H SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
Love music? Play an instrument or sing? Like to write poems and lyrics? This workshop may be for you!
Learn basic songwriting skills from the unique cello/saxophone duo, Natural Satellite.
Grades 3 and up
April 17th at JPCC at 6:30 PM
Register at: https://bit.ly/47niPTC by April 14th
JOIN 4-H GROWERS!
A gardening club for youth.
We are looking for 8-10 youth interested in growing, tending and harvesting produce and flowers in our brand new Extension Outdoor Classroom at JPCC.
- Learn how to plant, care for and harvest fresh produce and/or flowers.
- Enter your produce / flowers at the county fair!
- Create delicious recipes with your fresh produce or create floral arrangements
Interested? Complete the form : https://bit.ly/47LMTZd
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC
Don’t miss out on this awesome dairy project opportunity with professional, Katie Coyne!
All 4-H Youth are welcome (Cloverbuds need a parent present)
Thanks to funding by the Winnebago County 4-H Leaders Association, this clinic is brought to you at a reduced price.
April 27, 2024
9AM at the Ewald Farm
Cost $10 per participant
Learn: clipping, washing, nutrition and showmanship
Lunch provided (thanks Winnebago County Fair Association)
Register at https://bit.ly/3HD3wf6
See attached flyer for all the details
FULL TIME SUMMER 4-H POSITION AVAILABLE
- Assist 4-H Program Educator with camps, project workshops, county fair and more.
- Have fun working with youth!
- Up to $20 per hr based on experience
- 40 hours per week
Complete job description: https://bit.ly/3Sb4Uuk
Email cover letter and resume’ to dana.berger@wisc.edu
SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY
For more info visit: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/summer-academy/
SHARE YOUR 4-H PHOTOS WITH THE AMBASSADORS
Please post photos from club, project or other 4-H activities in the Ambassador-4-H-Photos Google Album to be included in the Winnebago County Fair Photo and Video Display. Photos maybe printed and included on the display, and/or in the video. We encourage you to post all year, but due to the time to go through photos, print them, and prepare the video, please submit by May 31st each year for that year’s display. http://tinyurl.com/Ambassador-4-H-Photos
Upcoming Programs (see attached flyers)
April 13 – 4-H Rabbit Fun Show
May 30 – Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass – Flamework Demo & Glass Workshop
May 11 – Spring Photography Workshop
June 17 – Clothing Revue
July 12 – Rooster Dreams Acrylic Painting Workshop
