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October
4-H Family Newsletter - October 13, 2022
New 4-H Year
Things to do to get off to a good start
- Enroll/Re-enroll youth for the 2022-2023 4-H year through 4honline.
- Re-enroll as an adult volunteer. Complete the process now so you are ready to step in when you want to or are needed.
- Pay County membership fee (youth only).
All links and information about enrollment/fees can be found at the end of this newsletter.
4-H Open House and so much more!
4-H Fall Open House - Oct. 14
Our 4-H Open House is tomorrow! We would like to invite all new members or members looking for a club or more information to come on October 14th between 5:30 and 7:30 at Hooley Hall to learn more about Washington County 4-H and all it has to offer! We will have free food, games, bingo, animals, and many booths for clubs and groups from the county present to meet. We can’t wait to see you there!
If you want to give us a heads up if you plan on coming, visit https://z.umn.edu/2022Washco4-HFallOpenHouse. It is not required to fill this out, but it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, contact Caitlin at crademac@umn.edu.
There will be items from the past year, maybe even a project or two that was never claimed, medals and some project supplies that we no longer have room to store. Come take a look!
Visiting the 2022 MSPA Poultry Show - Oct. 22
The Poultry Show is next week! We would love to see all our poultry kids at this event on the Mcleod County Fairgrounds. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the project and meet expert that have years of experience. You can join and enjoy all of the birds or if you would like to you could all participate in the Junior Showmanship Judging Contest. There will be plenty to do during the day so join us Oct 22 any time between 7 am and 2 pm.
To sign up or get more information visit https://z.umn.edu/mspaShow2022. Please complete this form so that we know to expect you. If you have any questions contact Caitlin at crademac@umn.edu.
October Ambassador Meeting - Oct. 24
Youth in grades 7+, don’t forget to attend our next Ambassador meeting on October 24, at 6 PM at the Washington County Government Center. Come prepared with ideas for our November Cloverbud workshop AND any goals you have for the 2022-2023 Ambassador year! Pizza will be served at 6:30 PM in conjunction with the club officer training and we will end a little early for those that need to hop over to the training. Contact Megan with any questions at slate187@umn.edu.
If you have not signed up to be an Ambassador, complete the application here!
Club Officer Training - Oct. 24
Club Officer Training - with special guests!
All Club Officers are expected to attend Club Officer Training that will be held on Monday, October 24, beginning with pizza at 6:30 pm at the Stillwater Gov’t Center.
We are excited to welcome two recent State FFA Officers who will present a leadership workshop and basic parliamentary procedure! Breakout sessions for each officer position will be led by our current Exec Board youth.
The evening will also include the Installation of our new Exec Board, and the approval of our Federation budget. We will plan to wrap up the evening by 8:30 pm. There is no cost to attend. All attending must pre-register no later than Thursday, October 20th, so we have enough food and supplies. You can register at this link: https://forms.gle/QTaGSSNgtsBK2rKs7
Fall New Family Orientation - Nov. 3 (Zoom)
Are you new to 4-H or looking for more information on the program? Join us on zoom, and we will cover topics like 4-H basics, project areas, upcoming spring project registrations, etc. We will allow extra time for your questions! If you are interested in attending this orientation, please sign up at https://z.umn.edu/2022Fall4HNewFamilyOrientation, and a zoom link will be sent out to you the week of the meeting. If you have any questions, email Caitlin at crademac@umn.edu.
Jump into Engineering with The Works - Nov. 12
Are you interested in engineering? Jump in and learn about engineering with The Works Museum. We will be exploring this study of science by working together to design machines and learning how to solve a problem. It will be at Hooley Hall on Washington County Fairgrounds on November 12th from 9 am to Noon. Registration will be open soon on 4honline for Kindergarten to 6th grade. This event has limited spots so register as soon as it is available. Contact Caitlin with any questions at crademac@umn.edu.
Looking Ahead
November Cloverbud Workshop - Nov. 12
Calling all cloverbuds! The County Ambassadors will be hosting a Cloverbud workshop after the STEM Camp on Saturday, November 12, from 12 PM - 2 PM. Lunch will be provided. Fun will include candy making, crafts, games, and meeting new friends! We will be spending time outside, so come dressed for the weather. Contact Megan Slater with any questions at slate187@umn.edu.
Cost will be $10 if registered by November 3, price jumps to $20 after the deadline. Register here!
December Project Pursuit - Dec. 3
Join us on Saturday, December 3rd from 9 AM - NOON at location TBD for an exciting project pursuit about floral design! The Language of Flowers has a long history of fact and folklore. In this workshop, you will learn some of this history, learn about specific flowers, and walk away with your own floral design just in time for the holidays!
Project Pursuit is open to youth in grades 3+ and will cost $10 if registered by November 21, after November 21, the price increases to $20. Contact Megan with any questions at slate187@umn.edu. Register here!
County Youth Leadership Opportunities
Congratulations
Congratulations to the new Exec Board youth and adults who will serve the Washington County 4-H program in the coming year!
President - Elli Doll
Vice President - Karley Rydeen
Secretary - Allison Belter
Treasurer - Linnea Topper
Historian - Alison Bergmann
North & South District Reps - Emaleigh Hoppe, Emily Anderson, Kaylee Bergmann, Sam Hoffman, Bridget Foley and Jacob Leach.
Adult Reps - Amy Delaney, Sean Boll, Tim Newcomb, Becky Tenpas, Megan Leach.
These officers will be installed at the October Federation Meeting/Club Officer Training on Monday, October 24.
We have one South District Adult Rep opening if there is an adult who would like to serve (adults are 2 year terms), please contact Ann at; church109@umn.edu
Become a County Ambassador
Are you in 7th grade or older? Are you interested in growing your leadership skills, meeting new friends and getting involved on the county level? If so, the Washington County Ambassador program is for you! Join us every fourth Monday of the month for food & fun! We will get to know one another and brainstorm activities for the new 4-H year.
Register to be a County Ambassador here!
Contact Megan Slater with any questions at slate187@umn.edu
Youth Teaching Youth Teen Teachers needed!
Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in teaching your younger peers? Youth Teaching youth is for you! Teen Teachers teach in elementary school classrooms and library settings. Training and guided curriculum options are provided. We are looking for teens in or around the South Washington County, Stillwater, and Forest Lake Area Schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your resume and improve your public speaking skills in a supportive environment. Contact Megan Slater if you are interested in learning more at slate187@umn.edu.
Performing Arts News
Arts-In Reunion - Save the Date!
Back by popular demand, the County Arts-In Reunion will be held on Saturday, January 7, from 5-8 PM at Hooley Hall. The evening will include dinner, debuting the video of Cruisin’ on the Key of Sea, brainstorming for the 2023 show, four square, IMPROV, and so much more! Contact Megan Slater at slate187@umn.edu with any questions.
Performing Arts Night - Save the Date!
Performing Arts Night will be held on Friday, April 14 at the Stillwater Middle School Auditorium from 6-9 PM. Now is the time to start brainstorming your One Act Plays and Share the Fun skits with your clubs! All Performing Arts performance and non-performance acts will once again be judged on this night. Reach out to Megan Slater at slate187@umn.edu or Avis Peters at avisapeters@hotmail.com with any questions.
Fall Volunteer Training
Every year, Minnesota 4-H offers a Fall Volunteer Training. This training is designed to support the work of all volunteers in the 4-H program.
Washington County will offer the statewide Fall Volunteer Training virtually. Please consider attending! Dates of the virtual training are;
Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Please hold one of those dates (training will be the same on both evenings), and register at; this registration form.
Volunteer & Club Leader Helpful Resources
Check out this state page for helpful resources!
https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/4-h-volunteer/
Apply to be a 4-H screened volunteer
Club Corner
Happy Hornets 4-H Club
The Happy Hornets 4-H Club tried their hands at woodburning at their October meeting. Everyone had fun and looks like there are some great fair projects in the making!
Rabbit Project Supplies
We have a 4-H family who is no longer in the rabbit project and has some supplies they would like to get rid of. Some items include pet carriers, tunnel and leashes for rabbit agility. If you are interested please contact Shannon at Shannonklint98@gmail.com
Master Gardener News
Join Washington County Master Gardeners at their Garden Market Craft Sale, Saturday, November 5 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at Community Thread located at 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater, MN 55082.
Enrollment Now!
Time to enroll!
Families are encouraged to enroll/re-enroll early in the fall to get the most out of 4-H in the coming year. More details will be emailed directly to families in the coming weeks! The most important part of re-enrolling is updating your information. Maybe you have a new email, new projects to add, changing to a different club, updating the grade you are in or changing health information. All of this and more can be done though your family account in 4honline. https://v2.4honline.com/
Enrollment is required annually to participate in 4-H! If you have any problems with registrations or need more information on enrollment please contact our office by email at mnext-washington@umn.edu or phone at 651-430-6800. While the 4-H year is a year-round organization, you must be enrolled BEFORE May 15th to avoid any penalties. This is also the deadline that all animals must be identified in your family account.
Yearly Membership Fee
As you may have noticed, shortly after you enrolled online you were approved. Monthly email reminders are sent to families who have not paid their county fees up until the County Fair. Members who do not pay or fill out a scholarship request are flagged at the county fair. We continue to accept checks/cash at any time. Please pay your membership fee, county fees are used not only for programming but also towards salaries for county personnel. Without this income we will be forced to raise fees for all events.
Washington County has a yearly enrollment fee of $25.00 per member (youth only) or $100 max per family for 4 or more children. We ask that you please send payment to our office address listed below.
Checks should be made out to Washington County 4-H and sent to the following address:
Washington County 4-H
14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
**For those using online banking, please be sure to include Washington County 4-H as checks made out to just Washington County go directly to the property tax office**
We don't want anyone to miss out so please just let us know by completing the scholarship form.
Washington County Extension Website
- Current and past Family Newsletters
- County Animal ID letters
- News articles about our larger ongoing project areas
- Events calendar
- County club map with contacts
- County Fair information as it becomes available
- Much more
Ann Church
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
(651) 430-6809
churc109@umn.edu
Megan Slater
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
(651) 430-6805
slate187@umn.edu
Caitlin Rademacher
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
(651) 430-6807
Kathy Erf
Principal Office & Administrative Specialist
(651) 430-6800 or (651) 430-6803
eber0002@umn.edu
Washington County 4-H
14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(We are located in the Stillwater Government Center)
Office hours - Please call ahead as staff hours do vary.
8:00am-4:30pm (Monday-Thursday)
Friday by appointment
651-430-6800 or mnext-washington@umn.edu