MINNESOTA 4-H
CLOVER UPDATE
Roseau County
October 2014
Mark Your Calendars….
November Leader’s Council
Sunday, November 30 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Roseau County Courthouse Meeting
room
CONTACT US
Roseau County Extension
606 5th Ave SW – Room 130
Roseau MN 56751
1-800-450-1052 or 218-463-1052
Sandi Weiland
4H Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER
3-4
SS&W Leader Certification, Palisades, MN
5
Fall Leader Training- Wannaska Riverside Lutheran
Church at 3:30 p.m. (page 2)
5
Award Banquet- Wannaska Riverside Lutheran Church
at 6:00 p.m. (page 2)
5-11
National 4-H Week: #iam4-H (page 3)
8
National Youth Science Day
18-19
Northern Leadership Retreat (page 3)
25
Halloween Dance (page 2)
NOVEMBER
2
Club Checkbook Audit - REQUIRED (page 2)
2
County and Club Officer Training (page 2)
15
National 4-H Conference application materials due
30
Leader's Council
Stephanie Walsh-Olafson
Support Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Website:
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/
county/roseau
National 4-H Week- October 5-11
During 4-H Week, post a picture of yourself with an
#iam4H sign on the Minnesota 4-H Facebook page,
your county 4-H Facebook pages, or via twitter using
@MN4H.
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MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVER UPDATE
Roseau County |October 2014
Phone: 218-463-1052
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/roseau
Halloween Dance- A Gouling
Night of Fun!
Saturday, October 25 at the 4-H Building at the
Roseau County Fair Grounds- $10.00
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
4-6th grade Dance to
Dynasty DJ, supper, games, & prizes- Wear your
costumes!
8:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
7 -12 grade Dance to
Dynasty DJ, treats, & prizes- Wear your
costumes!
th
th
11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Movie provided by
Roso Theater: Vampire Academy, PG 13
Costume contest will include:
*Scariest
*Funniest
*Best Duo
*Most Original
*Best Overall
Fall Awards Banquet
Sunday, October 5 at Riverside Lutheran
Church, Wannaska @ 6:00 p.m. following
Leader Training. Supper provided, please bring
salad or dessert to share.
County and Club Officer
Training
Sunday, November 2 from 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
will be a County and Club officer training held at
the County Courthouse. Please pre-register with
the University of MN extension, Roseau County
Office at 463-1052 or email at
[email protected] or [email protected] by
October 27. Attending this training will give you
the support and training you need to be an
exceptional officer for your club! Hope to see
you there.
Club Checkbook AuditREQUIRED!
Sunday, November 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at
Courthouse - Each club should send a youth and
adult (preferably the treasurers) with their club
checkbook, receipts, and monthly bank
statements from October 2013-September 2014
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to exchange and be audited. Auditing your club
check book is a MN 4-H Policy and Requirement
for your charter.
November Leader Council
Sunday, November 30 @ 5:00 p.m. at the
Roseau County Courthouse Meeting room.
SUPPORT ROSEAU COUNTY
4-H ENDOWMENT-GIFTS OF
GRAIN PROGRAM
Gifts of commodities is an easy way to give to the
Roseau County 4-H Endowment. Donating wheat,
soybeans, corn, rye is an easy way to ensure the 4-H
program to remain strong and vital.
Roseau County 4-H works with the Minnesota 4-H
Foundation. The Foundation is willing to accept gifts
of commodities any time of the year. The process is
easy to make sure this type of gift goes smoothly.
The steps for this includes:
1. Deliver the commodity to the grain elevator of
their choice. Fill out a donation form. The local
elevators have the forms or you may request a form
from the extension office. The donation is given to
the Minnesota 4-H Foundation. The transfer needs
to be reflected on the elevator receipt.
2. The elevator will contact the Minnesota 4-H
Foundation and the Foundation will direct the sale of
the commodity.
3. The elevator sends the Minnesota 4-H Foundation
the proceeds along with a letter stating the original
owner, description of the commodity, date of the
transfer, date of sale and price on that date, name
and addresses of the elevator, any fees charged by
the elevator, a copy of receipt showing the Minnesota
4-H Foundation as the owner as well as the seller.
4. The Minnesota 4-H Foundation provides the
donor with a receipt for tax purposes.
For more information about Giving Grain contact
the Roseau County extension office, the Minnesota
4-H Foundation office at 612-624-7667 or on the
county website:
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/roseau/4h/article/support-roseau-county-4-h-endowmentgifts-grain-program.
MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVER UPDATE
Roseau County |October 2014
Phone: 218-463-1052
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/roseau
"Pillows for a Purpose"
Pillows for a Purpose is a 4-H project
day sponsored by MN 4-H Foundation, Roseau
County 4-H Leader Council and North Star 4-H
Club. To be held on October 25th at the
Warroad Community Center from 9am to 3pm,
can come and go as needed. The goal is to
make 50 pillows to be donated locally to people
in need. Equipment and materials will be
supplied. If you have a sowing machine, you
are encouraged to bring it, but it is not
necessary. Invite youth who are not in 4-H,
who are in 4-H, who have sewn and who have
never sewn.
**Volunteers are needed including youth leader
volunteers.** There will be lunch for those who
volunteer their time.
National 4-H Week: #iam4H
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upcoming event , and would like to help
promote the Invitational. This email is just to
get the date out to everyone, registration forms
and question forms will be sent out in
November.
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/northernmn4hproject
bowlinvitational
I have emailed the coaches who's teams
attended last year a couple of weeks ago. If you
could forward the information to anyone else
that would be interested that would be great.
Any questions you can contact me at 218-964-
5689 or [email protected] Torstveit
NORTHERN LEADERSHIP
RETREAT: So new – it’s yet to be
named!!
October 18-19, 2014, Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp
(Near Fosston)
Northern Leadership Retreat is an opportunity
for youth grades 7+ to learn leadership skills,
learn and practice service, plus gather and have
fun with people from nearby counties. If your
county requires ambassador training, this
would fulfill that requirement.
National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11 provides a great
opportunity to put 4-H in the spotlight! 4-H
families and volunteers will participate in
events across the state to celebrate and
recognize all of the ways youth are learning and
leading in 4-H.
This year, national 4-H has created the #iam4H
social media campaign to help spread the word.
During 4-H Week, post a picture of yourself with
an #iam4H sign on the Minnesota 4-H Facebook
page, your county 4-H Facebook pages, or via
twitter using @MN4H.
Northern MN 4-H Project
Bowl Invitational
The 4th annual Northern MN 4-H Project Bowl
Invitational will take place Saturday, February 7,
2015 at the UMC campus in Crookston MN
again. Attached is a flyer if anyone has an
Cost is $65 and includes meals, lodging, and
program fees. Check with your local county
office for Scholarship information (if available).
Please make checks payable to U of M (payment
is non-refundable). To register, please contact
your local county office. Deadline for
registration and payment is Friday, October
10th
Start time is 1PM on Saturday October 18 and
departure time is 2PM on Sunday October 19. A
follow-up communication will come out before
to give a packing list, schedule, and any lastminute information.
Making 4-H MORE Fun!
Annual Fall Volunteer Training
Young people stay in 4-H because it’s fun! Find
out how to create vibrant 4-H experiences that
will make members want to keep coming back.
The statewide fall volunteer training is for all 4-H
MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVER UPDATE
Roseau County |October 2014
Phone: 218-463-1052
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/roseau
youth & adult volunteers in clubs and countywide groups and programs, including PDC’s,
Federations, Leader’s Council and others. At least
one volunteer from each club needs to plan on
attending, but you are encouraged to come as a
team of youth and adults.
Participants will dig into ideas and activities to
get 4-H’ers engaged and excited. Discover “grab
and go” resources that are available in your
county and region to add fun to your 4-H club,
project, afterschool or group gatherings.
Resources will include 4-H club ideas, healthy
living, animal science, science, and more.
You will leave this training with:
● A toolkit of ready-to-use ideas to get kids
involved in fun!
● Ideas from other volunteers on what works for
them.
● A plan to increase the fun in your 4-H group.
Area trainings are planned for:
October 5, 3:30-5:30 pm, Riverside Lutheran
Church, 17989 State Hwy 89, Wannaska
October 6, 6-8 pm (light meal at 6 pm), 101 North
Main Ave, Thief River Falls
October 23, 6:30-8 pm (light meal at 6 pm), Family
Service Center, 715 11th St. N., Moorhead
November 6, 6:30-8 pm (light meal at 6 pm),
Courthouse, 124 Langevin Ave, Red Lake Falls
November 24, 6:30-8 pm (light meal at 6 pm),
Courthouse, 208 E Colvin Avenue, Warren
Additional locations are also being scheduled.
These times and dates don’t work for you?
Volunteers are welcomed at any location. Visit
the website to find other trainings near you
www.4-H.umn.edu/volunteer/training-2014.
There is no cost, but registration is requested by
contacting the County Extension Office three days
prior to the training.
4-H Volunteer Corner
Trained Volunteers – “The Competitive Edge
in Youth Recruitment and Retention “
Fall marks the start of the new school year. Along
with it comes the opportunity to enroll in out-ofschool organizations and program opportunities.
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Times have drastically changed in the “world” of
out-of-school youth programs. A few decades ago in
many communities, out-of- school opportunities
were limited to school sports, as well as faith-based
youth groups and organizations such as 4-H and
Scouts. Today, out-of-school programs have become
a highly competitive market with youth and parents
having to carefully pick and choose from a
seemingly unlimited list of programs and
organizations.
As parents and youth “shop” for a youth program,
they assess the quality of the program based on the
following questions: Is it fun? Is the learning
environment safe? Are caring adults leading the
program? Are there educational opportunities that
appeal to the child’s interest? Finally, will the child
experience a sense of belonging? Youth
organizations that are highly proficient at insuring
a quality learning environment have a competitive
edge not only in recruiting new members but also in
retaining current members.
Trained volunteers who apply what they have
learned make all the difference. In the Minnesota 4H Program, training comes in a variety of topics and
formats. Interactive 30-minute online training
modules will help volunteers build their leadership
skills and knowledge from home. Explore the
variety of training topics.
www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4H/volunteer/online-training/
The 2014 Volunteer Training Topic: “Making 4-H
More Fun!” is offered as a face-to-face training for
each county. An article with more information can
be found elsewhere in this newsletter.
As we begin the new 4-H year, remember: Positive
youth development begins with trained volunteers.
Patrick Jirik is an Extension Educator working with
Volunteer Systems based out of the Rochester
Regional Extension Office.
Message from Dorothy
Dear 4-H families and
volunteers,
It's hard to believe that fall is
here! We've had another
wonderful and successful
summer of county and state
MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVER UPDATE
Roseau County |October 2014
Phone: 218-463-1052
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/roseau
fairs where we saw the learning and
accomplishments of thousands of 4-H'ers from
across the state.
This month, we will celebrate National 4-H Week
Oct. 5-11. 4-H families and volunteers will
participate in events in your counties to
recognize all of the ways youth are learning and
leading in 4-H.
Minnesota 4-H'ers will also join millions of
young people to become scientists for the day
on 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) on
Oct. 8, 2014. The goal of the event is to spark
an interest in science, technology, engineering
and math, and get youth excited about science,
which can lead to future college degrees and
careers in science. This year's 4-H NYSD
experiment is Rocket to the Rescue! In light of
the recent natural disasters such as Typhoon
Haiyan, this year youth participating in 4-H
NYSD will design and build an aerodynamic
food transportation device that can deliver a
payload of nutritious food to disaster victims!
The experiment will help youth learn
engineering concepts, develop math skills, learn
about nutrition and help solve a relevant, global
issue.
The 4-H NYSD is an important part of
Minnesota 4-H's priority to spark an interest in
science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM), and provides a great opportunity to
engage new audiences of youth in our 4-H STEM
programs.
It's also time for 4-H youth to choose what they
want to explore and learn about in 4-H for the
next year. Discovering what sparks their
interest is an essential element in building a
passion for life-long learning.
I hope you take advantage of these
opportunities to recognize the 4-H'ers in your
county and their accomplishments from the
past year, and encourage and support them as
they set their goals for the coming year.
Sincerely,
Dorothy M. Freeman
Associate Dean and State 4-H Director
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National 4-H Conference
The 4-H events website contains new and updated
information regarding the 2015 National 4-H
Conference. An informational brochure, application
materials, recommendation forms, and insight into
the fall 2014 selection process can be found at this
site. Application deadline includes a Nov. 18, 2014,
postmark date. See URL at
www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/events.
If you are 4-H member that meets age requirements
and have portrayed leadership qualities at the
county, regional and/or state level, please consider
talking with your program coordinator and apply
for this national leadership opportunity. Other
qualifications are listed on the website. If you need
further information, please contact Judith A.
Conway at [email protected].
Citizenship Washington Focus
Can you see yourself in Washington, D.C. next
summer? Do you want to expand your knowledge
on citizenship and have an opportunity to practice
citizenship back home? Be sure to check out the 4H events website on Oct. 22 and see if Citizenship
Washington Focus is for you. Website URL found at
www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/events/.
Online enrollment for 4-H
families
Enrollment for the new 4-H year is now open and
Minnesota 4-H families are reminded and
encouraged to go to 4HOnline to enroll/re-enroll
both youth members and adult volunteers. The
process is quick and easy; even families with
multiple youth should be done in ten minutes or less.
Re-enrolling ensures that critical communications
will be received, especially as it relates to deadlines
and project specific information. Detailed
information about online enrollment and reenrollment is available at:
www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/4honline/.
Youth, their parents and adult volunteers, as part of
enrolling or re-enrolling, will all be agreeing to the
Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct, which is available
for review in its entirety, along with other policy
and authorization statements at www.4H.umn.edu/policy or by contacting your local
Extension office: www.4-H.umn.edu/county.