Carlton County 4-H

December 2023 News Letter

Upcoming December Events:

1st - Registration Opens for BLU and TEEL
11th- Federation Meeting held
15th - Animal Science Youth Leadership Team Application Deadline
16th - Butter Braid Pick up

22rd - 26th - Extension Office Closed

Jan 1st - Extension Office Closed

Upcoming December Events:

For all of the latest 4-H events and opportunities, please visit our website and look under Events and News for 4-H.

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Welcome our Interim Extension Educator

Mikaela Schelde started as the 4-H Interim Extension Educator for Carlton County on December 12th, 2023. She was involved in 4-H as a youth in St. Louis County. Mikaela is a single mom to a 5 year old boy (Oliver) as well as a foster mom. In her free time she loves to spend time outdoors and with her kids. Please help welcome Mikaela to Carlton County.

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Registration now open for 4-H BLU/TEEL

There are two leadership workshops being offered this February!

Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) is a youth-led workshop for youth in grades 6-9 that strengthens leadership, communication, and relationship skills.
Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) is for youth in grades 10+ who want to boost their leadership skills. Becoming better leaders all while having a great time.

This year’s theme is "3, 2, 1, Blast Off into Leadership!" Youth will learn about communication skills and the intake of information through engaging activities and discussion

BLU & TEEL will be hosted in three different locations, and all are overnight experiences:

Feb. 3-4-BLU & TEEL at Castaway Club, Detroit Lakes
Feb. 10-11-BLU & TEEL at Camp Omega, Waterville
Feb. 17-18-BLU & TEEL at Camp Friendship, Annandale

To learn more about BLU and register visit z.umn.edu/4-HBLU and to learn more about TEEL and register visit z.umn.edu/4-HTEEL.

Deadline to register is January 19!

Apply to be on the Animal Science Youth Leadership Team

Youth team members in grades 8+ will have the opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of animal science programs while exploring their passions and practicing leadership skills. They will also serve as positive role models for Minnesota 4-H and the animal science program. This experience will offer an opportunity to network with peers, mentors, and industry professionals.

This program is a 1-year commitment from January 2024 to December 2024.

Application deadline: Dec. 15. Learn more and apply at https://extension.umn.edu/statewide-4-h-news/apply-be-animal-science-youth-leaders

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Carlton County Butter Braid Pick Up December 16th

All Butter Braids will be available for pick up on Saturday, December 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m at the Carlton County Extension Office. Families must come to pick up their orders that day. Distributing pre-ordered Butter Braids are each members responsibility.

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Office Closures for December

The Carlton County Extension Office will be closed on Friday, December 22nd and Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 in observance of Christmas and Monday, January 1st, 2024 in observance of the New Year. If you need assistance during the office closures, staff can be reached by email or by leaving us a voicemail. We will get back to you as soon as we are able.

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Contact

4-H Youth Development: Mikaela Schelde, schel484@umn.edu

General Information: Mandi Haglund, haglu119@umn.edu

Email: mnext-Carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H