Sibley County 4-H Newsletter
October 2023
Office Hours
The Sibley County Extension Office hours will be changing to Monday - Thursday starting on October 9 through November 10. You may want to email or call before stopping in to make sure the office is open.
Re-Enrollment in 4-H Online and Volunteer Screening
Congratulations!
It is that time of year again to get re-enrolled in 4-H Online. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Sibley County Extension office at 507-237-4100 or email Connie or Joleen.
Volunteers need to renew their Safety of Minors training every three years. You should have received an email from the state if you need to get renewed.
Congratulations to all the Sibley County 4-Her's that participated at the State Shooting Sports and Wildlife Invitational, State Horse Show and State Dog Show in September,
Congratulations to our New Officer Team
Monday, September 25 we voted in our New Officer Team. Congratulations to the following youth. We know you will lead Sibley County well!
President – Brennir Peterson, BWS
Vice President – Abby Willegal, BWS
Secretary – Alex Latzke, RRR
Treasurer – Mitchell Olson, BWS
Reporter – Avery Hahn, BWS
Photographer/Historian – Ella Doehling, AC; Eden Messerli, BWS; Lane Olson, BWS and Rachael Dose, AC
West End Advisors – Greg Meuffels, WW and Jennifer Willegal, BWS
Adult Treasurer – Mark Niebuhr, BWS
Club Charters
Club Charters were mailed out to the key leaders a couple of weeks ago. Any person listed on the charter needs to be active in 4-H online. That includes all officers and adults. Please make sure you complete them! All Club Charters are due to the Extension Office by October 31, 2023. The Treasurer books and check books are due at this time to be judged and will be kept in the office until the charter process is complete.
November Meetings
All meetings will be held at the Sibley County Service Center in Gaylord. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend all meetings, we need your inputs.
Auction Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, November 13 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Sibley County Service Center. Decisions will be held on surveys that were mailed to bidders and 4-H families, and changes that may be made for next year.
Our Annual 4-H Awards banquet will be hosted by the Transit Trailblazers 4-H Club. It will be held on Sunday, November 19 at The Warehouse in Winthrop starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be a meal served after the program. Please RSVP by Monday, November 13 to rettm001@umn.edu or by calling the Extension Office at 507-237-4100.
Federation Meeting will be held on Monday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. Please make sure EVERY CLUB HAS A REPRESENTATIVE AT THIS MEETING! The Federation Delegates are the link between the clubs and the Federation. If you can't make it, please find a replacement. CLUBS: Again this year, we will be providing a pizza party to ALL clubs that have a FEDERATION DELEGATE at every meeting (November 27, January 22, March 25, May 13, and September 23).
Chuck Yahnke Memorial Award
A couple of years ago we had an exciting opportunity arise for the Sibley County 4-Hers. We were approached by the family of Chuck Yahnke, a fellow 4-Her from Sibley County, that wants to award 4-Her's. 4-Her's 3rd grade and older are eligible to apply. The Chuck Yahnke Memorial Award applications are due to the Sibley County Extension office by 10/15/23. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and 2- $500 awards will be handed out at the annual Awards Banquet. If anyone has any questions, please reach out to Connie at 507-237-4100 or rettm001@umn.edu.
2023-24 Mankato Region Annual Officer and Volunteer Leadership Training
The 2023-24 Mankato Region Annual Officer & Volunteer Leadership Training will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Gustavus College in St. Peter. Join us for a awesome day of learning. There is something for everyone. Click on the above link to find out more information!
Project Meetings
Project meetings are a great way for 4-H members to learn more about their projects. Project meetings can happen in the club or on the county level. If you have ideas for project meetings that you would like to see, or if you or someone you know is interested in teaching a project meeting, please let Connie know. The fall and winter months are a great time to hold project meetings and now is the time to get those meetings scheduled.
Important Dates
October 1 - 7, 2023 - National 4-H Week
October 3 - 5, 2023 - Record Judging at the Sibley County Extension Office
October 15, 2023 - Chuck Yahnke Memorial Award applications due
October 31, 2023 - Club Charter, Treasurer Books and Checkbooks Due
November 10, 2023 - Veteran's Day (Sibley County Extension Office Closed)
November 13, 2023 - Auction Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Sibley County Service Center
November 19, 2023 - Annual 4-H Awards Banquet, 4:00 p.m. at The Warehouse, Winthrop
November 23 & 24, 2023 - Thanksgiving Holiday (Sibley County Extension Office Closed)
November 27, 2023 - Federation Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Sibley County Service Center
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