Clover Digest
October 13, 2023
In This Week’s Clover Digest you can expect:
October Federation Meeting
Annual Volunteer Training
RSVP to the Achievement Banquet
Cloverbud Events Are Back!
It is time to re-enroll in 4-H
Rabbit for Sale
Regional, State & National Events
October Federation Meeting
The annual federation meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 16 at 7:00 pm at the Farmers Room. We will approve the budget and charter, elect officers and plan 4-H programming for the next year.
Annual Volunteer Training
It is time for annual volunteer training; this year’s theme is 4-H for All Abilities. All volunteers should plan to attend this essential training. Virtual trainings will be held on October 19, November 14, and December 13. Registration is required. For more information about this training visit the Extension website.
RSVP to the Achievement Banquet
The annual achievement banquet is scheduled for Sunday, October 29 at the Brewster American Legion. The awards program will begin at 4:00 pm and a meal from Antonio’s in Fulda will be served following the awards program. Thank you to Graham Lake Braves for hosting this year’s event. All families are invited to celebrate a great year of 4-H. RSVPs are due on October 23.
Cloverbud Events Are Back!
Calling all youth in grades K-2! You are invited to join Cloverbuds! Our first gathering will be on Tuesday, October 24 at 5:30 pm at the ISD 518 Community Education Building. Please note the location change from previous communication. The Okabena Bees will host our event and the theme is pumpkin fun! Registration is now open! If you have problems registering, please contact the office.
Other Cloverbud events will tentatively be held in;
December 10
February 4
March 21
April 11
June 10
July 11
Reach out to Anna with any questions.
It is time to re-enroll in 4-H
The new 4-H year begins Oct. 1. In order to remain enrolled, you will need to show your family’s intent to participate by logging in to 4-H Online and reviewing, updating and submitting the following information:
Your family's contact and demographic information, including club, school and grade.
Each family member's health and emergency contact information.
Project areas of interest for this coming year.
Parental consent required for youth participating in shooting sports/wildlife programs.
You can login to 4-H Online to complete the re-enrollment process after Sept. 15. This guide has more information. Reach out to Anna or Wendy with any questions.
Rabbit For Sale
Faith W. is selling her English Angora that got reserve champion at the fair last year. Faith would like to connect with someone from 4-H. If you are interested, please reach out to Faith by email (faithw755@gmail.com) or phone at 507-329-7569.
Regional, State & National Events
SAVE THE DATE: Club & Federation Officer Training
All 2023-24 officers should attend virtual officer training at the end of November. The two-session training will equip club officers with tools to make meetings fun and welcoming and go over the roles and responsibilities of each officer position. Registration details will be available soon; for now save the date for Sunday, November 26 and Tuesday, November 28. Both trainings will be from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Regional STEM Training
Adults, Educators, Community or STEM enthusiasts are invited to join a one-day training exploring engineering design, crop scouting, robotics, aerospace, and science inquiry on Saturday, November 18 from 9 am - 1 pm at Murray County 4-H Building. The cost is $10 (payable to U of M and brought that day). If you bring a friend, the fee is only $5.00.
COST: $10.00 (Checks made payable to U of M and can be brought that day.) Register today at: https://z.umn.edu/2023STEMtraining deadline to register is November 4.
Tasty Tuesday
Fall is in the air, which means back to school, football games and harvest time! This is the perfect season to learn how to make some easy, healthy meals for families on the go. We will grab from what is left in our gardens to make some savory soups, dress up our salads and make a "waffle" sandwich. Who needs to visit a sandwich shop when you can build your own creation at home?
All Tasty Tuesdays will be held virtually from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on the following dates:
Oct. 10
Oct. 24
Nov. 7
Nov. 14
Nov. 28
Dec. 5
Registration is available on 4-H Online.
MN 4-H Young Writers Club
4-H invites youth to take the NaNoWriMo challenge and write a novel in a month! Youth in grades 6+ will meet virtually on Tuesdays in November to write together, share their work and connect with other writers around Minnesota. Youth will work independently and in small groups. There will be personal encouragement, weekly incentives and prizes available. Virtual sessions will be once a week on Tuesday evenings from Nov. 7-28 and December 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sessions will include a time to connect with other writers, be supported in your writing journey and talk about writing challenges that will help you develop your writing to the next level. To learn more and register, visit z.umn.edu/YoungWriters
Amazing Amphibians and Roaming Reptiles is back!
Do reptiles and amphibians like cold weather? What do these friends of ours do for fun during the winter months? Join us as we learn more about our cold-blooded friends and meet some new ones! We will also learn how they can become one of your new 4-H projects. Hop and slither to our virtual sessions held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Learn more and register today!
Mental Health Sessions
Let’s Talk about Mental Health is a five-session series designed to provide a safe place for youth to have important conversations about mental health and wellbeing. This series demonstrates to youth that they are valued and welcomed by 4-H and gives all youth the tools to be supportive and effective. This virtual series starts in January.Learn more and register today!
Anna Rose & Wendy Baumgartner
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