Upcoming news, events and opportunities
ACTION REQUIRED: All 4-H’ers (grades 3+) each year MUST re-select projects of interest to you. This is especially important if you are interested in showing livestock, horses, dogs or participating in the shooting sports project. By selecting projects of interest, we are able to better communicate about learning and leading opportunities for you. If you did not select all the projects of interest at the time of enrollment, please login to ensure that you have selected all projects of interest to you in your 4HOnline profile. Members can find a listing of project areas and more information on the Minnesota 4-H website Thank you for your attention to this matter!
ATTENTION NEW IN 2024: Cloverbud rule update
4-H Summer and Fair Schedule< click the schedule to view and mark your calendars with the upcoming summer and fair dates. All summer & fair information will be available on the Roseau County webpage at: z.umn.edu/Roseau4Hsummer-fair2024
April
April 1- Senior recognition & scholarships due. All Roseau County 4-H Seniors are encouraged to apply and should complete the recognition survey and return a photo to the Extension office to be recognized during the month of May and during the week of the fair. Application and instruction available on the Roseau County 4-H webpage visit, senior recognition & scholarships
April 1 - Summer Day Camp registration Open. All area youth (completed grades K-6 in 2024) across Roseau County and beyond are invited to attend 4-H summer camps! Registration in 4-H Online is required to attend camp. For more detailed information visit, https://z.umn.edu/roseaucounty4-Hsummercamp2024 Deadline to register is May 15.
April 1-Roseau County 4-H Day Camp Counselor Training. Are you a youth in grade 7+ interested in working with younger youth as a camp counselor? We will provide training and support to learn skills as a camp counselor. This is a great opportunity to add volunteer experience to your resume and to gain volunteer hours. Registration in 4-H Online is required to attend. For more detailed information visit, https://z.umn.edu/roseaucounty4-Hsummercamp2024 Deadline to register is May 15.
April 6 - Join us at the Spring Project Day on Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Messiah Church, Roseau. Youth in grades 3+ can have opportunity to explore a variety of 4-H project areas: STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), public presentations, clothing and textiles-sewing, fashion revue, horticulture - succulent plants, health and wellness, environmental science - Plastic Sculpture Challenge, and shooting sports and wildlife. Registration is required to attend. Deadline has been extended to April 2, 2024. Register in 4-H Online; under "Events," select "Roseau County 4-H Spring Project Day."
April 6 - 4-H State Project Bowl contest in Sauk Rapids . Good luck to the Roseau County 4-H Sr. & Jr Horse Project bowl teams!
April 7 - Local county meetings: Ambassadors (3 p.m.), Leader Council (5:15 p.m.) State Exchange (6:30 p.m.) held at the Roseau County Courthouse Boardroom.
April 11-Animal Science PDC meeting with Volunteer livestock coordinators. 6:30 p.m. at the Roseau County Courthouse boardroom. The purpose of the Ani Sci PDC is to plan, promote and implement educational programs in the area of animal science for 4-H youth enrolled in livestock/animal projects in Roseau County.
April 24 - Horse Coggins & Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, April 24 from 5-7 p.m. at Roseau County Fairgrounds. The Greenbush Veterinary Clinic will be hosting, contact their clinic for questions (218-782-2310)
April 25- Mandatory Roseau County 4-H Livestock project meeting (beef, dairy, goat, llama-alpaca, poultry, rabbit, swine, sheep) on Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. Contact Sandi for zoom link at least one day prior to meeting weila006@umn.edu
April 29- Mandatory Horse Project Meeting on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at Roseau County Courthouse Boardroom
April - Cloverbud 4-H After School Spring sessions are underway. Enrolled members will receive updates of the upcoming dates. For more information and dates, view 4-H Cloverbud after school clubs- spring sessions 2024 Questions contact 4-H staff at 218-463-1052 or contact Jessica Knox, Interim Extension Educator, knox0129@umn.edu
May
May 5 - Local county meetings: Ambassadors (3 p.m.), Leader Council (5:15 p.m.) State Exchange (6:30 p.m.) held at the Roseau County Courthouse Boardroom.
May 15 - Animal ID deadline in 4HOnline. All animals (Livestock & Horse) must be owned, and identified according to each species requirements in 4-HOnline by May 15, 2024. More county specific details can be found on the Roseau County 4-H webpage, including the county animal id letter. More county specific information found in the in the Livestock Animal ID Letter
MAY 15 - Enrollment Deadline. Deadline to enroll in 4-H in order to show projects at fair without consequences.
TEEN DAY CAMP COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITY (Grades 7+): Are you a youth in grade 7+ interested in working with younger youth as a camp counselor? We will provide training and support to learn skills as a camp counselor. This is a great opportunity to add volunteer experience to your resume and to gain volunteer hours. All youth interested must register for the Roseau County 4-H Day Camp Counselor training, Sunday, May 19, 3-5 p.m. at the Roseau County Courthouse Boardroom, no cost. Register for the event in 4Honline, under “Roseau County 4-H Day Camp Counselor training”
May 15 - Enrollment Deadline. Deadline to enroll in 4-H in order to show projects at fair without consequences.
May 19- Roseau County 4-H Day Camp Counselor Training (Grades 7+): Are you a youth in grade 7+ interested in working with younger youth as a camp counselor? We will provide training and support to learn skills as a camp counselor. This is a great opportunity to add volunteer experience to your resume and to gain volunteer hours. Registration in 4-H Online is required. For more detailed information visit, https://z.umn.edu/roseaucounty4-Hsummercamp2024 Deadline to register is May 15.
June
June 1- 15 - FairEntry Registration will be open to enter/register 4-H projects for county fair showcase & events - more information to come.
June 15- Livestock Quality Assurance Training Deadline. Options: To find a training or learn more about your options to complete training visit the Roseau County 4-H webpage, https://z.umn.edu/Roseau4H-LQAE
*Reminder to all youth that are hoping to participate as a state fair 4-H Minnesota livestock exhibitor (Gr. 6 and above) in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat and dairy goat must complete livestock quality assurance training prior to county fair. (June 15 Roseau County 4-H deadline to complete) The following youth have valid LQAE training and DO NOT need to complete in 2024. (Clara B., Bennett B., Briggs B., Caleb D., Elliot I., Emmitt I., Issac O., Kaia O., Ashlyn O. Jocelyn W., Katelyn W., Levi W, Micah W. ) *If you are not on the list, YOU NEED to complete LQAE in 2024 to be State Fair eligible. Training deadline for Roseau County is June 15, which means you must have the training completed and reported to us by June 15, 2024.
Additional opportunities
- For more events and news. visit the Roseau County 4-H website.
- *Find ‘Roseau County 4-H’ on Instagram and Facebook. Download the Roseau County 4-H App! (Download ‘Minnesota 4-H’ in the app store. Then, search for ‘Roseau County 4-H’).
- 4-H Clover Update - Check out the 4-H Clover Update sent through 4HOnline (RegMax) to your email monthly. It includes information about Regional and State 4-H opportunities and resources.
- Minnesota 4-H Member resources
- Minnesota 4-H Volunteer resources
- Monthly 4-H Volunteer Updates email from REE Karyn Santl
- Join the 4-H Volunteers UMN Extension Northwest Region Facebook group
- Club & Youth Leaders: Seeking new ideas for your next club meeting? Visit the new Leading a 4-H Club webpage! There are ideas for educational and recreational activities, icebreakers, and activities for early arrivers. Check out the new MN 4-H Curriculum Library - Youth Development Curriculum Library and Roseau County 4-H Project Curriculum Resources – Check out our local library of resources here in the Roseau Extension office! These resources will be available to check out by club leaders. If you have any questions, contact staff.
- 4-H in Action! Upload or send us photos of projects you are currently working on, service projects, the latest club activity, or more!
Questions?
Contact us:
Office: 218-463-1052
Sandi Weiland, Extension 4-H youth development educator, weila006@umn.edu
Stephanie Walsh-Olafson, Extension/4-H support staff, wals0210@umn.edu
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