December 2017 Redwood County Clover Update
Here's what's new on the Redwood County 4-H website this month!

Not only do we have recognition and some really fun games and fantastic prizes planned for December 3rd we also have not one but two huge announcements! Come to Wabasso Public School on December 3rd at 5 pm to see what is going on! Clubs are busy planning Minute To Win It Games. Read on for event details.

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January Winter brings our Annual Fruit and Food Sale. Look for information to be out at our January Federation Meeting.


Have you been collecting loose change in your green little pigs? Bring them to Recognition and Game Night to cash them in. Come on December 3rd at the Wabasso Public School Recognition/Game Night Event to hear more!



November 18th was our last Ambassador Event. Movies, Games, and decision moving to a new communication system and leadership award happened on the 18th. Read on for more information.

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Volunteer Enrollment is complete and we can still add to our volunteer enrollments! Redwood County 4-H Office can help. We have many volunteers to thank including our Endowment Committee Members. Please join me is saying Thank You!




Valley Blazers Club Got This Idea From Fall Volunteer Training. Ready for a little fun?

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Project Bowl Competition season is near. Interested in leading a team? Want to be on a team?

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SW 4-H Summer Camp will be held June 18-22, 2018. We are looking for camp counselors in grades 9 and up to help lead camp. Applications are being accepted now through January 17.

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More 4-H news this month
It's time to register for the SW Winter Project Leader Training!
An exciting day is being planned for all 4-H screened adult volunteers to network with fellow volunteers while gaining new ideas for working with clubs and youth. It will be held Saturday, February 24th from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at SMSU in Marshall.

Associate dean and state 4-H director Dorothy Freeman shares a story about 12 year old Mela. Because of generous 4-H volunteers, Mela has grown into a confident leader.
 
2018 project bowl information is now available! Form a team and participate in one of the four regional Minnesota 4-H Project Bowls across the state. Check out the website for rules, resources and more to get your team started!

Find college scholarships for engineering careers
High school students pursuing engineering as a post-secondary option - check out this giant list of scholarships, curated by the American Society for Engineering Education.
 
Connecting with new 4-H families is an important part of enrollment. Club and project leaders are reminded that they can use 4HOnline to obtain updated member lists and contact information. User guides and video tutorials are available.
 
The 2018 Southwest Animal Science Challenge will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, in Wabasso, Minnesota. This event will include horse and livestock project bowl competitions, hands-on skill-a-thon stations, and workshops on a variety of topics. 4-H'ers can attend as a project bowl team, or as an individual.
 
Minnesota 4-H youth in grades 9-13 are invited to strengthen their communication, leadership, and citizenship skills at a national level by attending Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington D.C. from June 23-30, 2018. Registration will open Feb. 1, and close when all spaces have been filled, or by Feb. 28, whichever comes first.
 
The 2017-18 Clovermart winter sale is still open! We are accepting orders until Jan. 5. Clovermart is the place to find all of your Minnesota 4-H apparel and merchandise for everyone in the family.
 
Register now for the BLU leadership workshops for youth in 6th grade on up! Five BLUs will be held at locations across the state - registration deadlines vary by location. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills and meet other youth from the area!

Calendar 


Check out all of the upcoming events .  The events are in chronological order and can be filtered by subtopic at the top of the web page.   Also check the  Redwood County Calendar.


Stacy Johnson | Program Coordinator | 507-637-4025 | [email protected] | http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/redwood

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