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Wisconsin State 4-H News and Statewide Programing
Learn Together. Lead Together.
Think about “leadership.” What words come to mind? It probably depends on your experiences with leadership. If you have been a leader or if you’ve always been led. If you’ve had good leaders or not.
In 4-H, the most successful leaders—both youth and adults—understand this:
Learn together. Lead together.
That’s why this is the new slogan for the year-long learning event about youth-adult partnerships. We all have a lot to learn, and when we work together, we can lead the way.
This newsletter is loaded with leadership and leadership opportunities. Check it out!
Articles in this issue include:
2021-2022 WI 4-H Annual Leader Training-Save the Dates!
Finding and Sharing your Sparks
Fun and Connection for Meetings
4-H Thriving Survey-Check Your Inbox! Survey Closing October 29th!
4-H Clubs to Create Newest Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor: Entries Now Being Accepted
We know it is important for youth to have a voice in decision making. We also know support from adults—both in and outside their family—is vital to their development. The combination of both helps them feel connected and valued in the 4-H program.
The 2021-2022 Wisconsin 4-H Annual Leader Training will strengthen your skills in creating strong and positive Youth Adult Partnerships. This two-part series will be offered virtually. Many counties will also offer it in person. Here are the dates:
Monday, November 30, 2021
Monday, January 31, 2021
4-Hers from around the state were challenged to share their sparks with others during National 4-H week. Sparks are what brings us excitement and joy. During 4-H week, youth shared what excites them about Wisconsin 4-H. What are your sparks?
Connection and belonging are so important in all our meetings. It doesn’t matter if it’s a club or a project meeting. All youth, all adults, or a mix of both. Short or long. Youth can help lead the way in creating connection. One way is by leading fun activities during meetings, whether online or in-person. Read the article to find tips and loads of ideas for connection games and activities.
Youth ages 13-18 should check their inbox for a link to the 4-H Thriving Survey! This survey will help us evaluate how 4-H helps young people across the state of Wisconsin. Share your thoughts with us!
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