Friday Forecast - 9/9/2022
Dakota County 4-H Weekly Newsletter- September 9, 2022
Welcome to the Dakota County 4-H Friday Forecast
RESCHEDULED: Federation Meeting, September 26
4-H re-enrollment begins Sept. 15
Starting Sept. 15, we invite and encourage you to log in to 4-H Online and re-enroll, which gives you the opportunity to review and update:
- Your family's contact and demographic information
- Each family member's health and emergency contact information
- Project areas of interest for this coming year
You can log in to 4-H Online here to complete the re-enrollment process. This guide has more information.
If you have questions or would like to opt-out of 4-H, please email frand004@umn.edu
Please pay your membership dues
4-H county membership dues of $25/member are paid every year. Dues should be paid before participating in 4-H events including county fair and state event. Family Member Dues Payment Form 2022-2023
Contact Cherie at frand004@umn.edu if you have questions. Dues payments can be mailed to the Extension Office or placed in the drop box between the front doors of the Extension Office. Scholarships are available to cover dues if needed and can be requested by completing the dues payment form.
High school students encouraged to join the local ambassadors
2022 Minnesota 4-H Annual Volunteer Training: Learning as Adventure
This year's training will focus on learning as adventure and how volunteers can create a place for youth to grow their learning comfort zones. Current and prospective Minnesota 4-H volunteers and youth leaders are invited to join us for an evening of youth development education. Attend one of two Zoom trainings: Oct. 25 or Oct. 27. Facilitators will share practical activities and tools to support young people in managing stress, stepping into new experiences with courage, and taking ownership of their learning. Registration is required. Learn more and register.
Save the dates! Cloverbud and Sprouts K-5 workshop dates announce!
Join the fun at the Cloverbud and Sprouts workshops! The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Cloverbud (K-2) and Sprouts (3-5) Programs are designed specifically for youth in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. Participants must be enrolled in 4-H Online and be in Kindergarten and at least 5 years of age as of Sept. 1 of the current year to enroll as a Cloverbud. Dakota County 4-H members are welcome to bring non-4-H friends to workshops! All participants must be enrolled in 4-H Online before attending, for liability purposes.
Events are held one Saturday a month from 9-11 a.m. at the *Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center in Farmington. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, meet new friends, and more!
Workshop dates:
October 15; registration deadline Oct. 7
November 5; registration deadline Oct. 28
December 3; registration deadline Nov. 25
January 28; registration deadline Jan. 20
February 11; registration deadline Feb. 3
March 4; registration deadline Feb. 24
April 22; registration deadline April 14
May 20; registration deadline May 12
*Please note: dates, times and locations are subject to change.
The workshops are FREE but registration is required one week before the workshop to ensure enough supplies are on-hand for participants and to allow ambassadors and staff time to order and prepare materials. Spots are limited and registration will be through 4-H Online. Directions for how to complete a 4-H Online event registration can be found here. Any questions regarding the K-5 programming, contact Rachel at reza0027@umn.edu.
Seeking 4-H project workshop instructors and ideas
Do you have a special interest or skill to share? Have an idea for a workshop or a connection for a workshop that you feel the 4-H’ers would enjoy? Let us know!!! 4-H staff are looking for volunteers to help lead new workshops this upcoming 4-H year. If you are interested in leading a workshop or have a suggestion for a great new idea please contact Abby.
Some specific classes looking for instructors include;
- Cake decorating
- Canning/food preservation
- Fishing Sports- fishing lure making
- Graphic Design
- Cultural Cooking
- Shop/ Wood Science
- Photography
- Drama/ Theatre/ Performing Arts
- Career Exploration
- Arts
- Demonstrations
- Opportunities are endless, we would love to hear your ideas!!!
The leading a 4-H club web page has launched
Resources for club leaders and volunteers leading a 4-H club have been reorganized. Explore these categories: Beginning the 4-H year, leading a 4-H club meeting (organized around a sample agenda), managing 4-H club operations, and ways to support club members. Suggest improvements to the site by using the gray “feedback” button on the right side of the screen.
Volunteer & Club Leader Helpful Resources
Dakota County 4-H Contacts
Abby Wagner: torg0016@umn.edu, 651-480-7752
Rachel Rezac: reza0027@umn.edu, 651-480-7754
Kirsten Pederson: kapeders@umn.edu, 651-480-7722
Cherie Frandrup: frand004@umn.edu, 651-480-7702
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/local/dakota
Location: 4100 220th Street West, Suite 101, Farmington, MN, USA
Phone: 651-480-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dakota.county4h