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Pope County 4-H Clover Update
October 2020
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Here's what's new on the Pope County 4-H website this month!
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Watch for enrollment directions for 4-H Online 2.0
Watch for enrollment directions for 4-H Online 2.0 when the new 4-H year opens on Oct.1!
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Junior Leader Workshop (JLW) 2020
Plan to attend Junior Leader Workshop (JLW) 2020 - 4-H: The Next Level. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Plan to attend 4-H Leaders Council meeting
The 4-H Leaders Council is meeting on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 5-6 p.m. Agenda items are to approve our county charter and discuss ongoing business.
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It's time for our Youth Leaders kick-off meeting!
Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to become a member of the Pope County Youth Leader's group. Our group meets once a month for a couple of hours to develop youth leadership skills and work as a team to develop activities for the county 4-H program. Join us to help lead and grow Pope County 4-H.
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Club charters are due October 31
Each 4-H club is annually required to complete a charter and submit by October 31 to the Pope County Extension Office. Club leaders will be communicating necessary steps and requirements to complete this charter process.
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Plan now for National 4-H Week: Oct 4th-10th
Celebrate National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10 by participating in the National 4-H Week promotional display contest. Clubs are eligible to participate for a chance to win a cash prize.
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Check out these offerings from the Southwest 4-H Region
New this year: the SW Region 4-H staff are offering five amazing virtual opportunities for youth of all ages. There is also a statewide opportunity you can check out.
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Back by popular request, Tasty Tuesdays!
Join us starting Tuesday, Oct. 6 for exciting new sessions. Twice a month at 6:30 p.m., we will bring delicious recipes galore to you at home! Register by Oct. 1.
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Join us as we explore and learn about nature and wildlife geared for youth in grades 4 - 6. These free 30 minute sessions will be held on Saturdays, from 10 am - 10:30 am.
Down on the farm starts October 10
Youth in grades K-3 are invited to join us for weekly Zoom sessions to explore the wonderful world of animal science.
Join us for Fuel Up, Tune Up, & Groove Up!!
Want engaging activities to keep your kindergarten-3rd grader revving down the healthy life speedway? Get them registered for this exciting six-week program!
Register now for Animal Science 101
Have you ever wondered why some cows have long hair and some have short hair? Or thought about what part of the animal your steak came from? Youth in grades 7+ are invited to an exciting six-week introduction to the world of animal science!
Find the Leader in You!
Join us for six sessions (Nov. 10-Dec. 15) to find the leader in you! We will examine leadership styles and the qualities of prolific leaders across the globe and in your own community. You will also have the opportunity to connect with youth leaders across the region as you work together to develop a service project to lead in your own community.
Planning a safe virtual or in-person 4-H experience
The beginning of the 4-H year is an important time to plan for a variety of programs, activities, and events. Use these tools to safely plan your virtual or in-person 4-H programs.
Support youth's well-being sessionsRegister for the virtual volunteer gathering "Support Youth's Well-being". Sessions are being offered Monday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn activities and resources to support the well-being of youth whether meeting virtually or in person.
Notes from Minnesota 4-H director Jennifer A. Skuza
Looking back at an inspiring summer and looking ahead to a fall of learning and service.
Sign up for "Let's Start Sewing"!
Ready to learn how to use a sewing machine? Sign up for Let's Start Sewing and learn to make cloth napkins. Registration will be open Oct. 1-16 for members in grades 3 and up.
Register for 4-H Ag and Hort afternoon adventures
Make plans to attend the next 4-H Ag & Hort afternoon adventure on Monday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. Don't worry if you missed the first one, you can still join us! Go to the 4-H Agronomy & Horticulture web page and sign up today!
Fun Around the Table: family game night webinar
All MN 4-H families are invited to join us for a Fun Around the Table webinar on Thursday, October 8th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. We will play Kahoot while learning about health, 4-H, finances, and more!
Explore campus from your home
Registration is open for youth in grades 6-12 to learn more about the campus experience through a three session series in October.
Learn about different cultures, leadership and communication
"Let's Explore Minnesota" Global Connections program registration is now open! Youth in 6th-13th grade can sign up to learn about different cultures, leadership, and communication. This new opportunity will feature guest speakers, diplomats, and food. Sessions start Monday, Oct. 19; register by Oct. 16th.
Kick start your fall 4-H Club meetings with STEM learning tools!
4-H has a collection of club meeting agendas available for club leaders. Agendas focus on activities for meeting with youth either virtually or in-person.
It's time for 2020 SS&W leader certification
Now is the time to begin your 3-step SS&W Leader Certification process! All 4-H Volunteers must be in ACTIVE status.
Check out these tools to support new families
We know you work hard to recruit new 4-H families and we want to help you keep them! Discover the new resources designed to engage and support new families and volunteers.
Serve as a poll worker in the 2020 general election!
If you are 16 years old or older, you are eligible to serve as a poll worker in the upcoming election on November 3. Some positions are even paid! This is a great opportunity to learn more about an important process in our democracy.
Apply with no fee to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities
A new fee waiver for Minnesota 4-H youth is now available when applying to attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
MN 4-H Fall Photo ChallengeFall colors are beginning to develop, so now is a great time to get your camera or phone focused on a cool picture! Red apples, orange pumpkins, and the golden leaves of fall make for awesome pictures, especially when you include your favorite people, animals or landscapes.
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Calendar
Check out all of the upcoming events in Pope County on our website. The events are in chronological order and can be filtered by subtopic at the top of the web page.
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Stephanie Grimes | Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Pope County |
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