Becker County 4-H Clover Connection

Join us on April 10th from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the Extension Office (1120 8th St. SE Detroit Lakes) for our annual 4-H club officer training. We will be having break out sessions to take a deep dive into what the role of being a club officer is really like. The three positions we are going to focus on this are:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

You will have an opportunity to choose ONE position to focus on during the training. I would recommend choosing the position you currently are holding or a position you might consider doing next year. Click the link below to register-

https://z.umn.edu/beckerofficertraining

Come make tie dye, fruit pizza, and bird feeders with the 4-H ambassadors!

All Cloverbuds and 4-H'ers welcome, activities are age appropriate for youth in K-6.

**FREE ** Please RSVP by April 17, 2023.

Where: Lincoln Education Center

When: April 29, 2023

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

**Bring: Prewashed White T-shirt or pillow case for tie-dye.

Join us on April 22 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Extension Office (1120 8th St. SE Detroit Lakes) to learn all about sheep and wool production! Join us if you are interested in a sheep

project or you're a veteran. Learn about biosecurity, wool, sheep housing, and much more!

Register Here: https://z.umn.edu/beckersheepcamp

In 2023 Becker County 4-H members will have a new and unique opportunity. The 4-H Fair Ambassadors will be a group of dedicated youth in grades 6-12 that are interested in leadership, communication skills, public speaking, and of course the Becker County Fair. We will start team building, ice breakers, learning some awesome "soft skills" and then put them to the test as we assist with the Becker County Fair. Our first meeting will be in May! Look for a sign up sent to 4-H members in grades 6-12

Stay tuned for more information and a rescheduled date. Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics Training (LQA) will be held in county this year. We are having the training on TBD from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Extension Office. After the training from 12:00pm-1:00pm we will have our annual Livestock Informational Meeting (formally known as the Livestock Information Night).

Thanks to the generosity of the Becker County 4-H Council we have funding available for ALL 4-H members to receive financial assistance with any trips or camps they want to go to. You will need pay for the event in full. After the event has taken place you have 30 days to fill out the scholarship request form (found here) and then you will be reimbursed for the scholarship amount. The scholarship amount is dependent on how much the event/trip/camp costs. The council will *usually pay for up to half of the cost.

*For certain high price trip i.e. CWF the council will pay up to a certain amount

We are looking for you to submit your club news to be featured in the monthly newsletter. This is a great way to show off your reporter skills and feature your club and all of the awesome stuff your club does! Email your club news to Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu before the end of every month to be featured in that month's eNewsletter!

Becker County 4-H needs shooting sports instructors! 4-H Shooting Sports is an incredible program that teaches youth not only about firearms, bows, and safety but it also teaches them life skills as well. There are a few instructor certification trainings that are happening in the area so if you or someone you know is interested contact Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu to get registered.

• April 15 - Roseau, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
• April 15 - Austin, MN (Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Archery) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
• April 29 - Palisade, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Coordinator) The deadline is April 19 - Registration Link
• May 13 - Benson, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife)

The MN 4-H Engineering Design Challenge provides youth in grades 3 - 12 the opportunity to gain and apply skills in engineering, team work, team work, and creativity! Youth work in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™ type machine to solve a specific task.

Hubbard 4-H is hosting an event for youth and adults to learn more about the 2023 Engineering Design Challenge on April 15. At this event, youth will engage in hands-on engineering activities, solve challenges and learn how to construct a machine.

Adults are invited to attend as well to learn more about becoming involved in supporting their local team as they work towards their goals.

Register by April 13. To register for this event, visit the website: https://z.umn.edu/engineerdesign-hubbard or use the QR Code at the top.

For more information on this event, please contact Mari Jo Lohmeier, Hubbard County 4-H Educator, (mlohmeie@umn.edu) or Margo Bowerman, NW 4-H Regional Educator (mbowerma@umn.edu).

Register now for Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities! This year the State Ambassadors are excited to host youth in grades 7+ at Bemidji State University June 13 - 16. This year at YELLO youth will have the chance to participate in small group discussions, service projects, field trips and social activities. Learn more and register.

• 4-H Club Officer Training- 4/10/23 5:00pm @the extension office
• Livestock Committee Meeting- 4/13/23 7:00pm @the extension office
• Lamb & Wool Camp- 4/22/23 9:00am @the extension office
• 4-H Ambassadors Make-N-Take 8:30am @the Lincoln Education Center
• 4-H Ambassadors Meeting- 5/8/23 6:00pm @the extension office
• 4-H Council Meeting- 5/8/23 6:45pm @the extension office
• LQAE Training- TBD 9:00am @the extension office
• Livestock Information Meeting- TBD 12:00pm @the extension office
• Animal ID Deadline- 5/15/23 (breeding beef, cow/calf pairs, prospect calves, dairy, dairy goats, dogs, horses, llamas/alpacas, meat goats, poultry (pigeons/doves), rabbits, sheep and swine)

4-H Youth Development is a hands-on learning program for Minnesota youth. We offer online, small group and independent learning experiences for youth of all ages. In 4-H, youth choose the topic they find interesting and caring adults support their learning and leadership. From agronomy to space exploration and creative arts to outdoor adventures, 4-H has just the right learning experience for young people.

Email: lawre735@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/becker
Location: 1120 8th St SE, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 218-846-7328
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckercounty4h
Twitter: @beckercounty4h

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