Welcome Abi! Ozaukee County 4-H Program Educator

Abi Quinlan recently joined the Extension Ozaukee County office as the 4-H Educator for Ozaukee County. Abi brings with her experience in youth engagement, volunteer management, and program coordination. With a professional background that includes her role as Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, where she led youth-focused initiatives and cultivated strong volunteer networks, […]

2024-2025 Educational Travel Opportunities Funding Support – 2

Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association and Foundation offers funding support for 4-H Educational Travel youth participants who apply! Winter Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 Apply by Friday, January 31, 2025 for these opportunities: This is also time to apply for the 4-H Key Award. Application requirements: Cover letter, resume, essay response, letter of recommendation, […]

Strategic Planning with Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce

The executive director of the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce contacted Paul to facilitate a process that would create a strategic plan for the organization.  As part of the planning process, the chamber was also interested in receiving feedback from its members.   To achieve the planning objectives, Paul first conducted a membership engagement survey to […]

4-H Thrive Survey

In November, Wisconsin 4-H will be encouraging members (ages 13-18) to complete a survey about their 4-H experience. The survey was developed by National 4-H Leaders and will help Wisconsin 4-H to learn about the quality of our programs.  The information will help to show how 4-H helps young people to learn new things, develop […]

2024-2025 Educational Travel Opportunities Funding Support

Ozaukee County 4-H Leaders Association and Foundation offers funding support for 4-H Educational Travel youth participants who apply! Fall Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 Apply by October 31st for these opportunities: Application requirements: Cover letter, resume, essay response, letter of recommendation, and interview. For more information, please visit the 2024-2025 Leaders Association Funding Support Application […]

Strategic Planning with Portal, Inc.

The executive director of Portal, Inc., a local nonprofit, contacted Paul to facilitate a process that would create a strategic plan for the organization.  Portal is “dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities” and is “committed to fostering independence and inclusion.” To achieve the planning objectives, Paul first conducted an external feedback survey to gain insight […]

Seeking External Feedback to Strengthen Strategic Planning Processes

Community-serving organizations, including nonprofits, are more effective when they have a clear purpose/mission, vision, and goals. When there are changes in leadership, resources, community needs, and other internal or external factors that affect the organization, it is a best practice to engage in some form of strategic planning to set priorities, focus energy and resources, […]

4-H Open Enrollment

SIGN UP DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER! Enroll through 4-H Online starting September 2nd. Current members should use their current 4-H Online accounts to enroll.

4-H Open House

Come and Learn what Ozaukee County 4-H is all about! Learn about the Ozaukee County 4-H program and the variety of activities/projects available for youth in grades 5k – High School. Two dates to choose from: Tuesday, September 10, 20246:30-7:30 pm Fredonia Government Center242 Fredonia Avenue, Fredonia Wednesday, September 11, 20246:30- 8:00 pm Ozaukee County […]

4-H County Board Exchange

Show-and-Tell with the Ozaukee County Board about 4-H and learn about county government! DATE: AUG 21, 2024 TIME: 7:45- 10:00 am* LOCATION: Ozaukee County Administration Building, Auditorium, 121 W. Main St, Port Washington Sign up online by August 7th or call the Extension office (262-284-8288). All Ozaukee County 4-H youth are invited to participate! This […]

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