Green Lake County passes Centennial resolution

Our thanks to the Green Lake County Board of Supervisors for passing a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin 4-H on March 18! We appreciate the many years of partnership and support, and look forward to many more!

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After your visit to 4-H Day at the Capitol!

Thank you to all who weathered the…well, weather and converged on Madison for 4-H Day at the Capitol! We had an amazing day, and you were all great! We know you’ve all got great pictures and stories from your legislative visits–and we encourage you to share them with local media or in your 4-H newsletters! Here’s a template press release ready to be spiced up with local contact information and details and shared with area media. Be sure to include photos, too!

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Resources for next week’s legislative visits

If you’re coming to Madison next week for legislative visits during 4-H Day at the Capitol, you might find some of these resources helpful. There’s a general guide to legislative visits and the Capitol atmosphere; a guide for preparing an elevator speech about your 4-H experiences; and ten tips for public speaking. Good luck preparing […]

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Wisconsin State Government recognizes 4-H Centennial

Thank you to the Wisconsin State Legislature and Governor’s Office for recognizing the 4-H Centennial. Governor Scott Walker issued a Certificate of Commendation on February 19, 2014. The Wisconsin State Legislature passed a Joint Senate/Assembly Proclamation on February 10, 2014, which was co-sponsored by Representative Robin Vos and Senator Scott Fitzgerald. We look forward to thanking you in person during 4-H Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 19!

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Iron County Board passes 4-H Centennial Resolution!

Our thanks to the Iron County Board for passing a 4-H Centennial Resolution! Thank you for the continued support and partnership. And thank you to Board Member Gerald Luke for sharing his 4-H story! It was wonderful to learn about Gerald’s 4-H experience in Kenosha County, and how many of the 4-H lessons he learned […]

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4-H State Fair display

4-H lessons learned endure throughout life

Throughout the Wisconsin 4-H Centennial, we hope to collect stories of 4-H connections and experiences from around the state. In this remembrance, Iron County Board Member Gerald Luke recounts his 4-H experience in Kenosha County and how 4-H helped him throughout his life.

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Portage County Board passes 4-H Centennial Resolution

Our thanks to the Portage County Board for recognizing the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Centennial with a Centennial Resolution! We appreciate the many years of partnership and support, and look forward to many more!

Check out the Portage County Board Centennial Resolution.

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Rock County Board of Supervisors passes 4-H Centennial Resolution!

The Rock County Board of Supervisors unanimously  approved a resolution commemorating the Wisconsin 4-H Centennial on February 13.  In presenting the resolution to the Board, Supervisor Rich Bostwick quoted part of the resolution:  ”Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development’s purpose is to help youth learn leadership, citizenship and life skills, develop new skills, become leaders and help […]

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