Murray County 4-H Messenger
December 1, 2022
Community Events sponsored by Murray County 4-H and Monogram Meats with various community partners
Murray County 4-H received a very generous grant from Monogram Foods to help sponsor Murray County Community Nights. Join us December 10 from 2 - 5 pm for Holiday Crafts, snacks - both to make and eat and holiday games. The goal of Monogram Foods Loves Kids and Murray County 4-H is to teach our youth that Murray County is a great place to be a part of. Our community has a lot to offer. Families attending the community nights do not have to be enrolled in 4-H, however we hope that once they learn more about our program, they will find a home with Murray County 4-H. More information will be sent out to registered 4-H families prior to each event. If you would like to help with any of these events, please contact Kim Hause.
January 8, 2 - 5 pm Winter Olympics at the Murray County Fairgrounds meal will be soups and breads and if sports aren't the favorite thing, we will have kitchen activities in the 4-H building
February 10, 6 - 8 pm Family Valentines Date Night - paired with Slayton and Fulda Public Libraries at the Murray County 4-H Building
March 3, 6 - 8 pm Game and Trivia Night with walking tacos at the Murray County 4-H Building
2023 4-H summer intern opportunities
4-H summer intern positions are located throughout the state and positions range from eight to thirteen weeks, with flexible starting dates. Each internship will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about University of Minnesota Extension and explore job opportunities in 4-H Youth Development. Applicants for the University of Minnesota central interview process must have a high school diploma, and at least two years of undergraduate study is preferred. Now #hiring 4-H youth development interns. We’re looking for college students interested in hands-on learning about Extension and a passion to see all Minnesota youth thrive!
The application deadline is open until positions are filled, with a preference for candidates who apply by Dec. 20.
4-H Youth Development Summer Interns
- Non-U of M Students Apply here: 4-H Summer Interns, Non-U of M Students
Job Opening ID: 352591 - University of Minnesota Students Apply here: 4-H Summer Interns, U of M Students
Job Opening ID: 352593
Fundraiser Save the Date
Fundraiser Kick off sales date and due dates will be determined at this meeting.
Fundraiser Pick Up date is Scheduled for March 11, 2023! Save the date!
Minnesota 4-H volunteer development: Building resilience in rural youth
Rural communities and families may be affected by a range of unique stressors, including a weak agricultural economy, population loss, healthcare and daycare shortages, and isolation. Addressing rural and farm stress cannot ignore young people who are more aware of and impacted by the family stress than we sometimes imagine. They are worried about their parents, anxious about family finances and health, and unsure of their own future livelihoods.
Join Minnesota 4-H youth development Extension educators Aly Kloeckner (Goodhue County) and Becca Turnquist (Swift County) on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. to learn how to recognize the signs of stress and build skills to support young people experiencing rural stress-related challenges. This 90-minute training is open to Minnesota 4-H volunteers, potential volunteers and youth leaders as part of our 2022-2023 statewide volunteer development webinar program.
This webinar program builds upon the 4-H Thriving Model concepts of growth mindset and openness to challenge/discovery covered in our 2022 Minnesota 4-H Annual Volunteer Training. Explore the Extension courses and events page to find registration information for other webinars in this program.
Audience
Minnesota 4-H volunteers, potential volunteers and youth leaders
Cost
Free
Registration
Registration is required. Attendance is optional.
CWF trip 2023
CWF is a week-long learning experience in the Washington, DC area. Youth delegates attend a conference focused on building their civic engagement skills and capacity while also exploring Washington, DC, and the nation's landmarks. This experience is coordinated by the National 4-H Council and is open to youth in grades 9+ each summer.
Four different weeks being are offered this summer, and we are planning to register Minnnesota 4-H for June 25 - 30. Our backup dates will be June 18-23. This does not include 1 - 2 days for travel and "Minnesota only" activities on either end of the CWF conference dates.
The final cost of the event will not be solidified until January, once travel plans are confirmed. In 2022, the cost was $2500/person and this should be close to what the 2023 fee will be. Local support is greatly appreciated in making these experiences attainable for interested youth. We hope to open up registration next week, and aim to close it on Dec. 15.
Rooted in STEM mentorship program for 10-11th graders.
The College of Science and Engineering Student Services is excited to announce that applications are open for our Rooted in STEM mentorship program for 10-11th graders.
One Saturday a month during the academic year, Rooted in STEM youth participants will network with peers and their undergraduate mentors, learn about current topics in research and academic programs, and explore potential careers. There will be presentations, laboratory tours, science and technology demonstrations, and Q&A sessions. Presenters will include CSE faculty and graduate researchers, recent alumni in industry, and current undergraduate students.
NO COST | $40k SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
There is no cost to participate, and participants who attend continuously through the fall of their 12th grade year and are admitted into the College of Science and Engineering will receive a $40,000 ($10,000 for four years) 3M scholarship!
APPLICATION AND RECOMMENDATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 4
Please visit the program webpage for details, including the online application and recommendation form. Applications and recommendations are due Sunday, December 4, 2022, so interested 10-11th grade students are encouraged to begin their applications right away.
Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU)
What is BLU?
The Building Leadership & Understanding (BLU) workshops engage youth in learning about leadership topics while making new friends from across the region. BLUs are planned and facilitated by other youth - the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors.
Youth participants engage in a variety of activities throughout the event, including small and large group discussions, team-building activities, personal awareness experiences, and informational sessions. Each BLU has a planned social activity as well - more details sent to registered participants approximately two weeks prior to the event.
This year's BLU focuses on “Find Your Path”.
Who can attend? Youth in grades 6-9 are welcome to attend. Youth not yet enrolled in 4-H are welcome to attend, contact your local 4-H program for enrollment information. Across the state, approximately 500 youth attend the workshops each year. Attendance at each of the individual locations ranges from 60-150 youth. How much does it cost and what is included? For 2022 the BLU registration fee will be $65 for the one day BLU. Fee includes a long sleeve t-shirt, a take home item, meals and materials for workshop activities. SW Blu is held each year in Marshall, MN - February 3, 2023
To Learn more visit https://z.umn.edu/BLU2022
“Snowscapes” 4-H Photography Challenge
Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a statewide photography challenge to youth in grades K-13. In the "Snowscapes" 4-H photo challenge, youth are encouraged to select their best winter wonderland photo taken during the 2022-2023 4-H year and tell the committee why it’s special to you. Submit one (1) image (with no or minimal editing) with up to two (2) sentences explaining why it’s important by 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2023. Find more information and rules https://extension.umn.edu/event/minnesota-4-h-snowscapes-photo-challenge.
4-H choose your outdoor adventure self guided series
What adventure will you choose?
Learn more about 4-H outdoor adventures by exploring these four project areas on your own time. Each of these topics will guide you through fun activities you can do outside. Open to all, but geared towards youth in grades 5-9
Into the outdoors
Birding
ATV safety
Exploring the forest (coming soon)
to learn more visit https://extension.umn.edu/projects-and-more/4-h-choose-your-outdoor-adventure
Don't forget to update your enrollment
I know in the last newsletter and in a few state emails they talked about continuous enrollment which we all took as Yeah I Don't have to do this every year but they meant more about staff being able to help families with challenges re-enroll than actually not touching re-enrollment every year - sorry for the confusion.
Murray County Ambassador Events for December
Dec 10 2 -5 4-H Building Community Event - Take and make holiday crafts and goodies. This is an all ages, all community event that is part of our Monogram Foods Grant.
Welcome to new Murray County 4-H Volunteers
Kim Hause
University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County
Email: hausek@umn.edu
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/local/murray
Location: 2848 Broadway Avenue, Slayton MN USA
Phone: 507-836-1144
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murraycounty4h