4-H PROJECT CHOICE DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31ST
All 4-H youth have until January 31st to add/delete/change their project choices in 4Honline. This is NOT the same as fair entry.(fair entry does not take place until spring) 4-H project choices are made by January 31 so that there is ample time for learning, growth and development within the project to prep for possible fair entries. This is a program deadline that has been in place for many years. PLEASE LOG INTO 4HONLINE AND DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOUR PROJECT CHOICES ARE THE ONES THAT YOU WANT. NO CHANGES WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
2025 4-H FUN DAY
4-H Fun Day will be held on February 1st at Perry Tippler Middle School. There are 21 awesome sessions to choose from this year! A registration form was enclosed in the January/February newsletter or you can print the form found at: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/events/#newsletters
ALL COUNTY 4-H MEETING
January 28, 2025
7PM at JPCC
All clubs must send at least one representative to this meeting.
CLUB OFFICER TRAINING IS FULL!
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 2 spots left!
January 22nd – 6PM at JPCC
Register at: https://bit.ly/4egM0vS
4-H KEY AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Winnebago County 4-H Leaders’ Association Scholarship & Key Award Applications, References and Record Book are due February 27th
The Winnebago County 4-H Leaders’ Association awards up to five $500 scholarships to current 4-H members who are high school seniors. This includes one scholarship from the Judith Gruszynske Memorial (Oshkosh Area Community Foundation), one scholarship from the Stevenson Memorial, one scholarship from the Simpson Memorial and two from the Winnebago County 4-H Board of Directors. Scholarships are available to 4-H members who meet the following requirements: must have been a 4-H member for at least 5 years, must have exhibited at the fair, must have displayed an active leadership role, must graduate from high school, must attend college, technical college, university or a special education program either full-time or part-time, tuition costs must be at least $500, and student must achieve a 2.0 or higher GPA after their first semester.
4-H Key Award is the highest 4-H recognition you can receive. 4-H Key Award applicants must have consistent 4-H growth, be a 4-H youth in 9th grade or older, must have completed at least 3 years of 4-H and 1 year of youth leadership and contributed to service to their club, community, and county.
The Academic Scholarships (for post-high school education) and Key Award are a combined application. Youth can apply for just one or both, depending on their eligibility. All Requirements to apply are listed on the application:
https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/files/2022/12/SCHOLARSHIP.KEY-Application-1.pdf
CITIZEN WASHINGTON FOCUS
Registration for 2025 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is opening on December 20th in 4HOnline! This educational experience is an excellent opportunity for youth in grades 10-12 to explore Washington D.C., learn about US history, engage in citizenship, and more! Youth will have the opportunity to explore their sparks while making new friends and engaging in meaningful learning in DC. Check out our website for more information and register soon! go.wisc.edu/CWF
Have a wonderful weekend!
