4-H Leaders Association Countywide Meeting
May 23, 7:30 pm, Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster. Everyone is encouraged to attend and share your voice in the Grant County 4-H program.
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4-H Camp Deadline is Extended
C
ome join the fun July 14-17 at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells. The 4-H Junior Camp is for those currently in Grade 3rd-6th. 4-H Outpost Leadership Team Camp is for 7th and 8th graders. Cost: $85 for those that completed a record book and $90 for those that did not. Application deadline is May 9. Application and Health Forms are online at grant.uwex.edu. Your club leaders also has application forms. Scholarships are available on-line and your club leader has information on them. Contact the Extension Office for more information.
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LEGO PROJECT WORKSHOP
Sunday, May 20, Youth and Ag Auditorium, Lancaster, 1:00-4:00 pm
Join us for an action packed morning of building and some friendly competition with your fellow 4-Hers.
Register by May 4th by calling the Extension Office or emailing betsy.olson@ces.uwex.edu. All registered members will receive a pattern and list of legos that will be used for the workshop. If members have those legos they will be encouraged to bring them to the workshop, if not they will be provided. Youth that register early can begin building the structures early.
May 3rd, 2012 bev.broihahn
Come Walk With Us at Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day was established in 1988 and is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of youth who improve their communities through service. It is the largest and longest-running service event in the world, and the only day of service that is dedicated to children and youth. Global Youth Service Day is geared at addressing critical issues including health, education, environment, hunger, poverty, disaster preparedness and response, and human rights.
This year, Grant County 4-H members will participate. We will be holding a “walk” to raise awareness for local hunger and homelessness in our local area and all funds raised will go to the Grant County Homeless Task Force. Youth in 4-H work hard to make our community a better place and we would like to make this event known to others in the community. We are asking 4-H members to take part in this event in the hope that we can continue to make a difference in our community! COME WALK WITH US MAY 5 — 1:00-5:00 PM
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, from 1-5 pm, with registration starting at 12:30 pm, at the Lancaster High School Track Field with the rain location at the Grant County Youth and Ag Building. 4-H youth, parents, club leaders, and community members are all invited to attend and participate in the walk. We will also be holding a bake sale with additional donations going to the Homeless Task Force. If your club is interested in donating baked goods for the sale or water, Gatorade, granola bars, pretzels, etc. for participating walkers, please contact Betsy Olson, 4-H Youth Agent or Heather Haas, AmeriCorps Volunteer at 608.723.2125. We would appreciate any support your club can offer. Thanks for your contribution in making this event a success!
April 29th, 2012 bev.broihahn
Volunteer of the Month
Elizabeth, a volunteer with the Blockhouse Builders, is being recognized as the May Volunteer of the Month. Elizabeth has been a 4-H volunteer leader for 33 years and a volunteer with the Blockhouse Builders for the past 15 years. She said 4-H was a big part of her family when she was growing up. “I was a 4-Her for 11 years and also a junior leader for 5 of those years,” Elizabeth said. 4-H Family Project Day, the clothing project, and serving as the Grant County Coordinator for Japanese LABO Program- language exchange program, are only a couple of the activities and programs that Elizabeth helps out with. “4-H is so much fun, it is educational, and there are so many projects kids can get involved with,” Elizabeth said. “The more people get involved, they realize how great 4-H is; there are opportunities for travel and scholarships for youth that go to college.” Elizabeth also said that for her it is rewarding to see the kids learn and grow over the years, and have the opportunity to teach them about new projects. She mentioned how fun it is teaching kids how to collect insects. Elizabeth noted that her grandson enjoys the entomology project and she enjoys seeing his insect collection get bigger over the years. Congratulations Elizabeth and thank you for all your hard work!
April 26th, 2012 bev.broihahn
Gateway Academy
Do you like fun and challenging hands-on, high tech projects? If so join us for the fun on June 18-21, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Platteville High School Technology Classroom. The 4-H Gateway Academy Offers:
– Valuable teamwork experience
– Real-world views of engineering and technical careers
– Recreational opportunities
– Friendships with students who have similar interests
For more information contact the Extension Office at 723-2125.
April 3rd, 2012 bev.broihahn
Volunteer of the Month
Brenda, a volunteer with the Beetown Busy Braves, is being recognized as the April Volunteer of the Month. Brenda and her husband Brian have recently taken over as the club leaders. Keri served as the club leader for 8 years and has since stepped down now that her kids have all gone through 4-H. Brenda said she and her husband were contacted last year and found out that the Beetown Busy Braves was going to need a new club leader. The couple made the decision to step up in order to keep the club going. “We didn’t want to see it end, and our daughter Brianna, a member of the club, encouraged us,” Brenda said. “It’s for the 4-Hers, so we decided to take it over.” Brenda said she enjoys seeing all the kids and the projects that they make. “My favorite project to watch is dogs,” Brenda said. “I love watching the event and I am amazed at how hard the youth work; it looks like so much fun.” Brenda also stated that she used to think that 4-H was for farm kids and not for kids that live in town, but she soon discovered that is not the case. “There are so many opportunities and fun things for the kids to do,” Brenda said. “We’re still new to it all, but we’re going to have fun!” Congratulations Brenda and thank you for all your hard work!
March 30th, 2012 bev.broihahn
4-Her of the Month
The April 4-Her of the Month is Dillin of Blakes Prairie Bombers. Dillin is being recognized for his hard work and commitment in the beef project. He has been in 4-H for 3 years and said he joined because his family has been showing cattle in 4-H and it was something he also wanted to do. Dillin has quite a list of accomplishments which include: Grand Champion steer at Blakes Prairie Fair, Champion heifer, won his age for showmanship, participated in the Livestock Skillathon, participated in the Quiz Bowl, and took 2nd place in Meat Judging. Dillin said his favorite part about the beef project is working with the cattle and getting them ready. When asked what he enjoyed most about 4-H, Dillin said, “I like hanging out with other people in 4-H, working with cattle and showing them, and also meeting new people at the fair.” Dillin is in 6th grade and is the son of Tony and Janell. Congratulations Dillin on a job well done! Keep up the great work!
March 29th, 2012 bev.broihahn
WOODWORKING WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 21, 9:00am – Noon
All woodworking members are invited to participate in a woodworking workshop at Kathy’s Creations-Kathy Addison, 5649 Kaden Drive, Lancaster. Members will be making a DVD/CD wooden rack, learning about the different types of stain and how to finish your fair project. Participants are encouraged to bring safety glasses. Cost of the workshop is $3. Call the Extension Office at 723-2125 to register by Friday, April 6.
March 9th, 2012 bev.broihahn
OPERATION EASTER BUNNY
The Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders are asking for your help with Operation Easter Bunny. Operation Easter Bunny was started several years ago as a project to provide needy families throughout Grant County with food packages in the spring. We are asking for donations from 4-H clubs to make this possible.
This year we will be donating spring cleaning products. Cleaning product donations can be brought to the Youth & Ag Center on or before March 30. Please drop off donations of cleaning supplies at the Extension Office or send financial donations payable to Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders and mail to the Grant County Extension Office by Friday, March 30.
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