October 2018 Martin County Clover Update
Here's what's new on the Martin County 4-H website this month!
Online enrollment for 4-H families

Enrollment for the new 4-H year  is open and Minnesota 4-H families are reminded and encouraged to visi t 4Honline to enroll/re-enroll both youth members and adult volunteers.


Club chartering

Club Chartering is just around corner! Be sure your Club Treasurer makes note of your financials' ending balances on September 30, as these are the figures that will need to be your beginning balances as you create and list your budget for the 2018-2019 4-H Year within your Charter. Also, Club Leaders and Youth Club Officers MUST be re-enrolled and ACTIVE in 4HOnline to be listed on the Club Charter, so get this done BEFORE October 31!  

Ambassadors kick-off on Monday October 29

The Martin County 4-H Ambassador Program is ready to begin for the 2018-2019 4-H year! Interested youth in grades 7 and up and their parents are invited to attend the Ambassador Kick-Off!

Performing Arts Club kick-off on Monday, October 29

The Martin County 4-H Performing Arts Club is ready to begin for the 2018-2019 4-H year! Interested youth in grades 6 -12 and their parents are invited to attend the Performing Arts Club Kick-Off!
 
If you are interested in participating as a Martin County 4-H Performing Arts Club, we request that you AND a parent attend the Kick-Off on Monday, October 29 at 5:30 pm

Martin County Extension office closed

The Martin County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observance of Columbus Day.

Next Council and Federation meeting scheduled for October 29 (Annual meeting)

Reminder that the next 4-H Federation is on October 29 at 7:00 pm at the Martin County Courthouse. Each Club must have at least two of their voting members (4-H screened volunteer and/or 4-H youth in grades 6 and up) attend this meeting. **Fall Volunteer Training AFTER the October Annual Meeting (approximately 7:30 pm).



Recognition Banquet save the date!

The Annual Recognition Banquet will be (tentatively) held on Sunday, November 18, 2018.


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Fall Volunteer Training-save the date!

Annual Fall Volunteer Training will take place on Monday, October 29 - IMMEDIATELY after the Federation Meeting - at the Martin County Courthouse. This year's theme is 4-H Grows Relationships.



More 4-H news this month
Direct link to Martin County Extension web site

MN 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational
Congratulations to those 4-H'ers who participated in the MN 4-H State Shooting Sports and Wildlife Invitational! You were all great representatives for Martin County 4-H!

MN 4-H State Horse Show Results
Congratulations to those 4-H'ers who participated in the MN 4-H State Horse Show!

Fab 5 and Terrific 10 score sheets
The 2018 Fab 5 and Terrific 10 Score Sheets are Available NOW on the Martin County 4-H website under the "Downloads" section.

National 4-H Week: October 7-13, 2018 
National 4-H Week is October 7-13. This year's theme is Inspiring Kids to Do.

Email address updates
Please take the time to check your email to get all pertinent information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and 4-H updates. We utilize email to continue to use 4-H and Extension dollars wisely

Project Development Committees
Interested in joining a PDC, let us know. Project Development Committees (PDC) are developed to provide leadership, oversight, and planning in specific project areas within 4-H. They are typically made up of a combination of older youth and adult leaders.

Martin County 4-H is on Facebook
There is a Martin County 4-H Facebook page has been created to keep 4-H members, families, and volunteers with Facebook profiles up-to-date on 4-H activities and events in Martin County. Find the and "like" the page on Facebook to receive notifications on Martin County 4-H!  
 
Join us on October 7th from 3-6 PM at the HL-O High School for our annual regional Club Leader and Officer training. 

Interim Minnesota 4-H state leader Jennifer Skuza celebrates all the ways youth and adults can take action in 4-H. As the new program year begins, set your intentions for a year full of doing.

It's time for 4-H clubs to develop their annual budgets. Budgets provide a written plan for raising and spending money to accomplish club goals. Sharing budget reports with your club throughout the year is a great way to help all 4-H members understand where and how funds are being used.

Now is the time of year to plan for risk and keeping youth safe as they participate in a variety of programs, activities and events. Use our online planning tool and risk management materials to ensure safe and healthy environments for youth and adults participating in 4-H programs and activities.

Powerful things happen for youth when they're in a positive relationship with caring adults. The 2018 annual volunteer training, "4-H Grows Relationships," will ready youth and adult volunteers to connect to young people in meaningful ways. Dates and locations are planned across the state this fall. Be sure to bring a team of youth and adult volunteers.

The First Generation Initiative team is excited to announce a video contest to highlight the great work being done by 4-H'ers to recruit and orient folks new to 4-H! Submit your video by Dec. 15 for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card!


Calendar

Check out all of the upcoming events in Martin County on our website.  The events are in chronological order and can be filtered by subtopic at the top of the web page.


Kristie Gaalwsyk-Pomerenke | Program Coordinator | 507-235-3341 | [email protected] | extension.umn.edu/martin

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