Volunteer News
Dear Minnesota 4-H Volunteers,
Welcome to 2023 and the new opportunities you have this year to positively impact young people through your service in the 4-H program. We are grateful for your presence alongside our young people and for the important role you play in helping them build skills that last for a lifetime.
Earlier this fall we focused conversation on developing a growth mindset in young people. Young people who display a growth mindset face challenges and pursue learning through effort over innate ability.
You can encourage a young person to practice developing a growth mindset by attending one of our upcoming leadership development seminars, BLU and TEEL. We know that young people are more likely to attend if they have support from someone else (like you!). We also recommend finding 2-3 youth to attend together. Young people will find comfort in trying new things when they are surrounded by their peers. Many local programs have funds set aside for youth to attend these events. Discuss these options with your local 4-H staff.
Don’t forget to stay connected to the Volunteer Resource Center for more tools and resources to support your service. If there is something you are looking for that you can’t find or maybe doesn’t exist yet, reach out to me so we can help.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Freeman, Extension Education, Volunteer Systems (NE region)jeremyf@umn.edu / 763-310-1987
Drill Team Kick off meeting
Interested in joining the Crow Wing County drill program for the 2022-2023 4-H year? Attend this meeting to learn more about the program, meet this year's coaches and lead volunteers, and ask questions.
Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Land Services Building, Meeting room 1 - downstairs
Livestock PDC Meeting
Livestock PDC Meeting
Thursday, January 12, 2023
7:00 pm | Land Services Building, meeting room 2 - downstairs
Items up for discussion:
Animal ID's, NE Livestock Show Update, Rabbit Fun Show, closing animal barns at the fair early, scholarship review, planning education events, and checking in on yearly goals
Federation Meeting + Fruit and Meat Fundraiser KICK OFF!
Note the earlier start time of 6:00 pm.
4-H Intro to filmmaking
Statewide offering | grades 3+
Virtual
4-H Gross Science
Regional offering | grades K-6
Virtual
4-H Passport to Adventure
Regional offering | grades K-6
Virtual
4-H Explore Farm Life
Virtual
Come along with 4-H as we explore farm life!! Each week, youth will learn something new about living on a farm, and create a crafty animal for their barns. Classes are held every Thursday, via Zoom, starting on January 19. Event is free to all 4-H participants! Time is 3:30-4:15 p.m. Open to Grades K-6. https://z.umn.edu/FarmLifeWinter
4-H Arts and Crafts
Virtual
Create your next masterpiece with 4-H Arts & Crafts! Each week, we'll highlight and practice a style of art. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration starts December 6, and closes on January 23. Classes are held virtually via Zoom, on Mondays, and are open to Grades K-5. Cost is free. https://z.umn.edu/WinterArtsCrafts
4-H Creative Writing: Genres
Virtual
Hone in on your literary genre skills and explore different writing styles and techniques. This event is open to Youth, Grades 6-10, and is free to all participants who are registered in 4-H. Sessions will be held on Monday evenings, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Registration opens on December 6, and closes on January 19. We'll be mailing journals out to approved participants - watch your mail! https://z.umn.edu/WinterWriting
Cloverbud Project Day: January Wild about Wildlife
In person
Brrr! Join us in January to learn about animal life below-freezing! Sessions are available virtually or in person. The session starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 11:30. There is no cost for this event. Registration opens on December 1, and closes on January 11. Open to all Cloverbuds, Grades K-2 who are registered in 4-HOnline. https://z.umn.edu/WildWildlife
Crow Wing's in person session will be held at the Land Services Building [322 Laurel Street Brainerd, MN 56401]
Register for BLU and TEEL
Regional offering | grades 6-9, grades 10+
In person
Registration is now open for youth leadership workshops BLU (for youth in grades 6 - 9) and TEEL (for youth in grades 10+). Both workshops will take place in February and this year's theme is "Seasons of Growth."
Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU)
At BLU, youth in grades 6-9 will have the chance to build leadership skills, form relationships with other youth and learn to work together. Youth will also learn about leadership while connecting to their own personal story through hands-on activities and discussions led by the Minnesota 4-H Ambassadors.
Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL)
TEEL is a workshop for youth in grades 10+ to gain valuable leadership skills while connecting with peers from other counties and regions. This workshop builds on the leadership skills older youth have developed at BLU and through their lived experience both within and outside of 4-H. Teens will engage in large and small group discussions. They will also enhance their leadership skills through hands-on activities and discussions led by the older 4-H youth and recent 4-H alumni.
4-H Animal Discovery: Dog & Poultry
Statewide offering | grades 3+
Virtual
Youth in grades 3+ are invited to join 4-H Animal Discovery, an exploratory learning series highlighting two animal species: dog and poultry.
This 5-session virtual series kicks off on Feb. 6. Youth can expect fun, interactive lessons, at-home challenges and group reflection supported by 4-H members, volunteers, and staff.
Mark your calendars – registration opens on Jan. 3.
Learn more and register.
Crow Wing County 4-H Yearly Calendar
Access the Yearly Calendar events HERE.
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Tuesday: No office/window hours
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