4-H Announcements 9/13/2024

4 FOR 4-H – PROUDLY LOG YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS

To be recognized as a volunteer at our 4-H Fall Family Banquet and for service awards, please be sure to log at least 4 volunteer hours no later than September 15th athttps://bit.ly/3wluR36. This initiative was approved by volunteers at the April All County 4-H Meeting.


SUBMIT WINNEBAGO COUNTY 4-H YOUTH AND ADULT AWARD NOMINATIONS

Due September 16, 2024 to Dana Berger dana.berger@wisc.edu

 Anyone may nominate someone they feel is worthy of the youth and/or adult awards listed on the attached nomination form.


THE LEADERS ASSOCIATION BOARD NEEDS BOARD MEMBERS!

There are ten seats open, four of which can be filled by youth. Please consider running or nominating persons who are committed to attending monthly meetings and actively contributing their expertise and efforts! If you are interested in running, please submit a short bio and why you are interested to dana.berger@wisc.edu by October 4th


DAIRY PROJECT MEETING

Sunday, September 15th 2pm at JPCC.

Come with ideas for workshop and clinics. Elections will take place. Let’s make this fun!


GET EXCITED ABOUT 4-H AMABASSADORS!

There will be a new program year planning meeting on September 22nd at 6:30PM at Joe Kuehnl’s home (6767 Cty Rd T Oshkosh).

Any 4-H youth in grades 6 and up are welcome to attend to discuss ideas for 2024-2025 activities and ways to promote and revive our Ambassador program!


RE-ENROLL IN 4-H FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR

Re-enrollment is open and closes November 20th.

Project changes can be made up to January 31, 2025

See attached flyers for more info:
Youth Enrollment
Volunteer Enrollment


NEW 4-H FALL FAMILY BANQUET

OCTOBER 12, 2024 at Rolling Thunder Lanes Neenah

Register for this family fun event by October 4th

Taco bar! Awards! Elections! Bowling!

See attached flyer for registration details


NATIONAL 4-H WEEK IS OCTOBER 6TH-12TH

We are holding a special contest open to all 4-H youth in our county.

Share your love of 4-H by submitting a photography, creative writing and/or art entry!

See contest details in the attached flyer.


4-H HALLOWEEN SKATING PARTY

When: Sunday, October 20th

Where: Skaters Edge 5714 Integrity Way, Appleton

Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

Cost $3

There will be a Halloween Costume Contest! Prizes for the BEST costume!


4-H PIZZA MAKING

4-H PIZZA MAKING NOVEMBER 2, 2024

PIZZA COUNT NIGHT October 22, 2024 6-8PM @ JPCC

ONLINE ORDERING OPTION! GO TO: https://winnebago4hleaders.square.site/ Online orders close on October 21st Be sure to tell your family & friends ordering online which 4-H club you are from.

Printable order forms are available at: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/leaders/fundraising/pizza/

CLUBS: Please designate a person to bring your club’s in-person (non-online) pizza orders to Pizza Count Night. You do not need to do anything with online orders placed.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE PIZZAS!

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Xm5hWL

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.

PLEASE PICK PIZZA UP BY NOON ON NOVEMBER 2ND


ONLY 3 MORE DAYS TO SIGN UP FOR 4-H ARTS CAMP!

Registration is open to youth in grades 6-8 who are interested in exploring and learning about art or simply want to try something new! Youth will have the opportunity to experiment in different types of art such as, theater, music, visual arts, dance, and more! Register in 4Honline. Deadline is September 16th. Leaders’ Association funds are available to help fund this experience.


FALL FORUM REIGSTRATION IS OPEN!

Registration is now open for the 2024 4-H Fall Forum! Make plans to join in November 2 & 3 in Stevens Point for a weekend of networking, learning, developing sparks, and fun! To learn more about Fall Forum, visit the website: https://go.wisc.edu/4hfallforum. Open to youth in grades 7 & up and adult volunteers, registration is open now in 4-H Online through September 30th! Leaders’ Association funds are available to help fund this experience.


ADVANCED SPACE ACADEMY

Advanced Space Academy will take place from February 15-22, 2025, and youth will travel to Huntsville, AL via coach bus and get the opportunity to train like an astronaut, learn team building skills at the Space Camp Challenge Course, participate in SCUBA diving at the underwater astronaut trainer, and learn a ton more about Space and STEM! You can see additional program details on Space Camp’s website: https://www.rocketcenter.com/SpaceCamp/AdvancedAcademy.

Registration is open to youth in grades 10-12 for the 24-25 4-H year, and the cost is $2,700/per person. Register on 4HOnline. Deadline is September 30th. Leaders’ Association funds are available to help fund this experience.