VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS DUE 12/1/24
All volunteers re-enrolling this year need to complete the online training “Supporting You Supporting Youth.” This is an annual training requirement. Also, some volunteers will need to renew their background checks. If you need to renew your background check, be sure to check your email for a link from HireRight. Per UW Madison, all re-enrolling volunteer training and background checks must be completed by December 1, or your volunteer status will be considered inactive and you will not be able to act in any volunteer capacity with our 4-H youth.
Please reach out to Dana Berger with any questions
FIBER ART WORK-ALONG!
All Fiber Art Project Welcome. Cross Stitch – Knitting – Crocheting – Loom Work – Etc. (NO SEWING MACHINES PLEASE)
Sunday, December 8th – 9:30 AM to NOON
Open to 4-H youth and adults – No Cost
Want something to do on a non-game day? Bring some snacks, drinks and any fiber art project you are working on and join us!. Enjoy a dedicated time to work on your projects. This is not a formal class, but there will be people there to help with any questions on your existing projects.
4-H HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE – SPOTS STILL OPEN!
We need at least 10 youth to hold this event!
December 15, 2024 at 1PM at JPCC
Bring 4 dozen of one type of cookie or bar and 20 copies of your recipe to exchange.
Create a Holiday make n’ take gift. Limited to 20 youth, so sign up soon!
Deadline to register is Dec 8th
Register: https://bit.ly/47TsoeD
JOIN 4-H AMBASSADORS IN THE WINNECONNE HOLIDAY PARADE
Parade is December 14th @ 4:30 PM
Meeting at Jim Selle’s farm to decorate (2:00 / 2:30 PM) 5310 Highway 116
All are welcome to come help and/or walk in the parade.
CLUB OFFICER TRAINING
January 8, 2025 – 6:00 pm at James P. Coughlin Center
Grades 3-13
-Make A Motion Cookie Dough
-Brainstorming
-What Does Your Welcome Wagon Look Like?
-Teamwork Stations
-Parts of a Meeting Relay Race
Register by December 30, 2024 https://bit.ly/4eWa1s4
4-H THRIVING SURVEY
The WI 4-H program is currently collecting feedback from members 13 and older about their 4-H experience, and we would really appreciate hearing from your child(ren). This feedback will help us better understand the impact of our 4-H program and how we can continue to improve.
We are collecting this feedback through the 4-H Thriving Survey. The survey information and personalized link was sent to your family email recently. If you cannot find this email, you may want to check your junk email. It takes just 10-15 minutes to complete this survey and responses will be kept anonymous. Upon completion of the survey, youth will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift card. Interested in learning more about the Thriving Model? Check out the WI 4-H website.
We appreciate your help with this important initiative!
RABBIT PROJECT HOLIDAY PARTY
12/14/24 – 12PM at JPCC
RSVP to rtaff14@gmail.com
2025 SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR INFO
2025 4-H Summer Camp will take place at Upham Woods June 26-29th . There have been a few changes to the application and interview process, so please read the info carefully: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/camp/
Application, resume’ and reference forms are due to the Extension Office by January 10th
Please note: Reference forms are only required for new high school camp counselors.
Group Interview Process:
- Please prepare a 30 sec – 1 minute “commercial” to introduce yourself, summarize your leadership skills and tell us why you would be a good fit as a camp counselor. Your commercial should be taken seriously and considered as something you would prepare for a job interview. The interviewing panel may ask you some questions.
- After the commercials are completed, we will have our first camp counselor meeting where we will discuss camp roles and expectations as well as brainstorm a 2025 camp theme and discuss camp counselor training schedule
The GROUP Interview and first meeting will take place on January 19th from 1PM to 3PM at the James P. Coughlin Center.
The group interview/ first meeting is MANDATORY.
AGBADGE #2 – BARN DIORAMAS
Only 5 spots left!
January 22nd – 6PM at JPCC
Register at: https://bit.ly/4egM0vS
ARTS AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS
Attention to youth in grades 9-13!
4-H members can now apply to join the state Arts Ambassadors! This is our new state art team that will allow youth and adults to collaborate and further their art interests. The Arts Ambassadors will have involvement in Arts Camp, Art Beat, Fall Forum, State Fair, and more! Arts Ambassadors will also learn valuable skills tied to leadership and interpersonal skills as well as how to promote the
4-H expressive arts.
Learn more about the Arts Ambassadors on our website:
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Apply here:
https://25artsambassadors.4honline.com/#/public/ins_1n/evt_2vw
AMERICAN SPIRIT OPPORTUNITY
Registration is now open for American Spirit 2025! American Spirit is an amazing educational experience where youth get the chance to explore America’s history by visiting historic sites across the east coast of the U.S. Youth will have the opportunity to experience places like Niagara Falls, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and more, all while learning about U.S. history. Youth in grades 8-10 are invited to register today. More information about the 2025 4-H American Spirit Experience can be found at: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/american-spirit-east/
NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE
Applications for 2025 National 4-H Conference are now live! Older youth are invited to apply to participate in this conference. National 4-H Conference is a premiere leadership and civic engagement opportunity, where youth will get the chance to work with a branch of the federal government on an action plan, visit with legislators, and explore Washington DC!
Application details are available on our website: go.wisc.edu/NationalConf
SPACE CAMP!
Registration for 2025 4-H Space Camp opens this week in 4HOnline! Registration is open to youth in grades 6-8 who are newcomers to Space Camp. Space Camp will take place from May 1-5, 2025. This educational experience is a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn about aerospace, STEM, explore Space Camp, meet new people, and more! Registration will open on November 15th. You can read more on our website: go.wisc.edu/spacecamp
