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Message from Sarah
Message from Sarah
What an incredible fall season it’s been! Thank you to everyone who helped make our Open House & Enchanted Forest such a success. From the creative club displays to the smiling families who joined us, the afternoon perfectly captured what makes 4-H worth being a part of.
Looking ahead, I hope you’ll join us on Monday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Acuity Corporate Headquarters for our Annual 4-H Awards, Recognition & Trip Scholarship Program. This evening celebrates the hard work, leadership, and service of our members, volunteers, and clubs. Please be sure to RSVP and encourage your members to sign up for speaking or support roles; it’s a wonderful way for youth to take part in honoring their peers.
As we move into November, a quick reminder to complete your re-enrollment by November 1 and ensure volunteer trainings and background checks are wrapped up by December 1. These small steps keep everyone ready for another successful year ahead! Please note: if you are not re-enrolled, this will be the last Cloverleaf Crier you receive, as our email distribution list is pulled directly from 4HOnline.
As always, if your club or project has updates or calendar items, please email sheboyganco4h@gmail.com. Crier updates are due by the 20th of each month.
Re-Enroll, Reboot, and Reset Your Birthday!
Re-Enroll, Reboot, and Reset Your Birthday!
All returning members should re-enroll in 4-H each year by November 1. Project enrollment deadlines are:
March 1, 2026 – Animal, Shooting Sports, and Blacksmithing projects
May 1, 2026 – All other projects
The How to Join 4-H page is a helpful resource to get started and answer many enrollment “how-to” questions.
Adult Volunteers: If 4-H Online thinks you were born in 1920, you’re not alone. We’ve spotted quite a few “super seniors” in the system. If that’s you, send Emily Lamb a note at elamb5@wisc.edu and she will help fix it.
And while you’re checking your profile, don’t forget that all volunteer trainings and background checks must be completed by December 1 if you plan to serve as a leader this 4-H year.
To add to the county calendar please email sheboyganco4h@gmail.com
Deadlines/Important Dates:
Deadlines/Important Dates:
November 1: Re-enrollment in 4-H Online deadline.
November 1: Charter Application deadline
November 1: Deadline for Spirit of 4-H, Community Builder, Record Books, and Officer Forms
November 1: Educational Cat Fun Show
November 13: Leaders Association Meeting
November 18: Cloverbud Meeting
November 24: 4-H Awards, Recognition, & Scholarship Program at 6:00 PM
December 1: Volunteer training and background checks must be completed
December 20: Sign up for helping with Project Day 2026.
Leaders
Leaders
Club Dues Reminder: Dues are now $5 per member, which must be sent to the Extension Office to cover insurance. Clubs may still set their own overall dues amounts. Payment is due by April 1st 2026. Please make payment issued to Sheboygan County 4-H.
4-H Charter Application – for New and Returning 4-H Clubs & Groups
FEIN, GEN, CES… why do these matter? These tax numbers are the reason your club’s annual financial review is so important - learn more here.
The Popcorn Machine is available
Dates:
Thursday, November 6 @ 6:30
Monday, November 10 @ 1:00
Thursday, November 13 @ 6:30
Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:30
Online Training: (In 4-H Online - Required Only)
Support Needed for Countywide Project Sessions
Support Needed for Countywide Project Sessions
As many of you know, we are currently short on countywide project leaders in areas such as photography, sewing, and the arts. To continue offering high-quality learning opportunities, we are planning to bring in guest instructors, educators, and community experts who are willing to share their knowledge with our youth.
Since these guest instructors are not enrolled 4-H volunteers, we are looking for approved 4-H adult volunteers to help support these sessions. Your role would be to:
Be present as the approved 4-H volunteer with required trainings, ensuring youth protection policies are met.
Provide light assistance with logistics (such as set-up, organization, or supporting the guest instructor as needed).
Work with Extension staff as partners to make the session run smoothly.
Some of these sessions may be one-time workshops, while others could expand depending on interest and logistics.
In addition, if you are an approved volunteer who isn’t interested in leading a countywide project with recurring meetings, but would be willing to share a hobby or skill in a shorter format, we’d love to set something up! This could be a Project or Art Day session or an evening workshop during the 4-H year. Skills like knitting, fabric arts, scrapbooking, card making, or wood burning are all great examples of interests youth would love to try.
If you’d like to be involved either as a supporting volunteer for guest-led sessions or by sharing your own skill please email sheboyganco4h@gmail.com. Together we can keep a wide variety of opportunities alive for Sheboygan County 4-H youth!
Monday, November 24, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | Acuity Corporate Headquarters
Each fall, Sheboygan County 4-H gathers to celebrate the hard work, leadership, and service of our members, volunteers, and clubs. Mark your calendars for our Annual 4-H Awards, Recognition & Scholarship Program with the information above.
Awards Available
Project Awards (Junior, Intermediate & Senior): Recognize growth and achievement in specific project areas (interviews mid-October).
Clover & Cloverbud Awards: Highlight members’ achievements and engagement.
Spirit of 4-H Awards: Celebrate outstanding contributions in Spark, Program Quality, and Youth-Adult Partnership.
Community Builder Award: Recognizes clubs for service to the community.
Officer & Record Book Recognition: Honors Secretaries, Treasurers, Reporters, and members with excellent record books.
Meritorious Service & Friend of 4-H: Honors adult leaders and community partners for outstanding support.
Wisconsin 4-H Key Award (grades 9+ with 3+ years in 4-H, including one as a youth leader)
Trip Scholarships Available
Through the Sheboygan County 4-H Leaders Association and the 4-H Alumni Association, funding is available to help youth attend state and national programs. Scholarships are awarded based on portfolios, interviews, and recommendations. Opportunities include:
State 4-H Events (Summer Academy, Fall Forum, etc.)
American Spirit Experience
Citizenship Washington Focus
National 4-H Conference
National 4-H Congress
Deadlines to Remember
October 1: Project Awards, Key Award, Trip Scholarships (applications due)
October 16: Clover Award, Cloverbud Award, Meritorious Service & Friend of 4-H
November 1: Spirit of 4-H, Community Builder, Record Books, and Officer Forms
Applications and full details can be found on our Extension website:
Sheboygan County 4-H Awards, Recognition & Trip Scholarships
All applications/portfolios should be returned to:
Extension Sheboygan County
5 University Drive
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Get Involved!
Youth interested in helping present awards can sign up for speaking or support roles here no later than November 3.
Families are asked to RSVP for the evening here no later than November 10.
For questions, call the office at 920-459-5903 or email sheboyganco4h@gmail.com
Stay in the loop! Visit our Project News page to see what's new with your project. Each project has its own subpage, so you can easily find the latest developments, milestones, and next steps.
Looking for details about your club? Visit the Club Information section of the Crier to find:
Club leader and youth leader information
Club-level project leaders
Club bylaws and other key documents
Club-specific announcements and updates
This is your go-to place for everything related to your club!
Congratulations to the following clubs who are having some fantastic year milestones in 2025!
Willing Workers - 90 years
Johnsonville Hustlers - 75 years
Madison All Stars - 75 years
Town and Country - 10 years
Local News and Events
Local News and Events
Check out some of the photos from the Open House & Enchanted Forest!
The Cat Project is hosting a Youth Fun Show on November 1.
We are excited to announce that Bookworm Gardens has chosen to partner with Sheboygan County 4-H for their 2026 Readers’ Roundup Garden.
Together, we pick the book, brainstorm garden design, and help plant the garden.
Help us pick our book by voting for your favorite!
VOTE NOW - Poll closes November 17. Bookworm Gardens 2026 Readers’ Roundup Garden!
Join us for a weekend of leadership development, teambuilding, new friends, and winter fun!
Save the date! Sheboygan, Calumet, and Manitowoc County 4-H will be going back to Upham Woods for SHECALMAN SUMMER CAMP on July 15-18, 2026!
All Sheboygan County youth in grades K–12 are invited to participate in the 2026 Conservation Poster Contest
New this year! The 4-H Military Club is open to youth with a deployed parent or guardian. Join for monthly hands-on activities, new friendships, and a fun way to connect and explore together!
Tractor Safety Courses available in November! These courses cover operation, safety checks, and emergency preparedness for youth working with equipment.
Save the Date! 1st Saturday in March.
Join us for a day of hands-on learning and creativity.
More to come to sign up for sessions.
Click here to volunteer to help.
In this hands-on simulation, you’ll jump into real-world challenges just like a true livestock pro! Choose your path based on your family or group’s goals:
Discover what it really takes, financially and with daily care, to raise and sell a show animal.
Dive into the money side of things and learn the basics of livestock finances and record-keeping like a business boss.
No matter which route you take, you’ll walk away with skills to help your next project make dollars and sense! This is open to both members and non-members, and will count as market animal education.
State 4-H News and Events
State 4-H News and Events
Find the Statewide Events and Opportunities here!
Need-based Statewide Scholarships are available for State Educational Experiences, which are made possible through donations to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. You can find more information and apply for a scholarship here.
Show Your 4-H Spirit at the Wisconsin Herd Game!
Cedar Crest Ice Cream has announced the announced their annual 4-H Flavor Creation Contest!
Since 2014, this honor has recognized volunteers, community leaders, organizations, and Extension staff who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of youth and families. Do you know someone who should be honored? Nominations are open now!
Mark you calendars to join these upcoming State 4-H Livestock Events. Keep an eye out for more information about registration and contest details.
Mark your calendars to join us for the upcoming 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest. Keep an eye out for more information about registration and contest details.
The application process for the 2026 4-H American Spirit Experience will be open in 4H Online from November 1-30, 2025.
National 4-H News and Events
National 4-H News and Events
Ready to do something wickedly good? Join the #4HForGood challenge - lend a hand, share your heart hands online, and tag friends to keep the good going!
Calling All 4-H Alumni, Volunteers & Leaders! Show how 4-H has made you Beyond Ready! Share a “then and now” photo and a short story about how 4-H shaped your life, career, and leadership journey. Your stories inspire the next generation of 4-H members and celebrate the lasting impact of 4-H.
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The 2025 4-H Holiday Ornaments have arrived at your local Tractor Supply Co. - and they’re more than just festive decor. Every ornament you purchase helps support local 4-H youth, giving them the tools to be Beyond Ready for the years ahead.
Help us highlight the fun - send in your photos from club meetings, project outings, or any 4-H events you attended this month. They might be featured in next month’s photo carousel!
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