Becker County 4-H Clover Connection
March 2023 Issue 3
County News
Becker County 4-H Officer Training
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
You will have an opportunity to choose ONE position to focus on during the training. I would recommend choosing the position you currently are holding or a position you might consider doing next year. Click the link below to register-
Becker County 4-H Ambassadors Make-And-Take Day
Come make tie dye, fruit pizza, and bird feeders with the 4-H ambassadors!
All Cloverbuds and 4-H'ers welcome, activities are age appropriate for youth in K-6.
**FREE ** Please RSVP by April 17, 2023.
Where: Lincoln Education Center
When: April 29, 2023
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
**Bring: Prewashed White T-shirt or pillow case for tie-dye.
Becker County 4-H Lamb & Wool Camp
project or you're a veteran. Learn about biosecurity, wool, sheep housing, and much more!
4-H Fair Ambassadors
In 2023 Becker County 4-H members will have a new and unique opportunity. The 4-H Fair Ambassadors will be a group of dedicated youth in grades 6-12 that are interested in leadership, communication skills, public speaking, and of course the Becker County Fair. We will start team building, ice breakers, learning some awesome "soft skills" and then put them to the test as we assist with the Becker County Fair. Our first meeting will be in May! Look for a sign up sent to 4-H members in grades 6-12
LQAE Training & Livestock Information Meeting- POSTPONED
Sign up for 4-H Camp now! Open to any youth from grades 3-6. Registration is through 4honline. Search 4-H Jr. Camp
4-H Trip Scholarships Available
*For certain high price trip i.e. CWF the council will pay up to a certain amount
Club News
Calling All Club Reporters!
State News
Shooting Sports Volunteers Needed
- April 15 - Roseau, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
- April 15 - Austin, MN (Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Archery) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
- April 29 - Palisade, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Coordinator) The deadline is April 19 - Registration Link
- May 13 - Benson, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife)
2023 4-H Engineering Design Challenge Kickoff
The MN 4-H Engineering Design Challenge provides youth in grades 3 - 12 the opportunity to gain and apply skills in engineering, team work, team work, and creativity! Youth work in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™ type machine to solve a specific task.
Hubbard 4-H is hosting an event for youth and adults to learn more about the 2023 Engineering Design Challenge on April 15. At this event, youth will engage in hands-on engineering activities, solve challenges and learn how to construct a machine.
Adults are invited to attend as well to learn more about becoming involved in supporting their local team as they work towards their goals.
Register by April 13. To register for this event, visit the website: https://z.umn.edu/engineerdesign-hubbard or use the QR Code at the top.
For more information on this event, please contact Mari Jo Lohmeier, Hubbard County 4-H Educator, (mlohmeie@umn.edu) or Margo Bowerman, NW 4-H Regional Educator (mbowerma@umn.edu).
Register for Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO)
Register now for Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities! This year the State Ambassadors are excited to host youth in grades 7+ at Bemidji State University June 13 - 16. This year at YELLO youth will have the chance to participate in small group discussions, service projects, field trips and social activities. Learn more and register.
Upcoming Dates
- 4-H Club Officer Training- 4/10/23 5:00pm @the extension office
- Livestock Committee Meeting- 4/13/23 7:00pm @the extension office
- Lamb & Wool Camp- 4/22/23 9:00am @the extension office
- 4-H Ambassadors Make-N-Take 8:30am @the Lincoln Education Center
- 4-H Ambassadors Meeting- 5/8/23 6:00pm @the extension office
- 4-H Council Meeting- 5/8/23 6:45pm @the extension office
- LQAE Training- TBD 9:00am @the extension office
- Livestock Information Meeting- TBD 12:00pm @the extension office
- Animal ID Deadline- 5/15/23 (breeding beef, cow/calf pairs, prospect calves, dairy, dairy goats, dogs, horses, llamas/alpacas, meat goats, poultry (pigeons/doves), rabbits, sheep and swine)
About 4-H
Contact
Email: lawre735@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/becker
Location: 1120 8th St SE, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 218-846-7328
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckercounty4h
Twitter: @beckercounty4h