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2026 Tri-County 4-H Volunteer Summit Stronger Together: Connect • Learn • Celebrate
Stronger Together
Volunteer Summit 2026
Join fellow adult 4-H volunteers and leaders for an inspiring day dedicated to growth,
collaboration, and community building.
Overview
Join fellow adult 4-H volunteers and leaders for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and connection at the Tri-County 4-H Volunteer Summit, proudly hosted by Kewaunee, Door, and Brown Counties.
Connect • Learn • Celebrate
This summit is designed to empower volunteers with practical tools, fresh ideas, and valuable resources to enhance their leadership and strengthen local 4-H programs. Through engaging sessions and meaningful networking opportunities, participants will exchange successful strategies, build relationships with fellow mentors, and explore new ways to support and inspire youth.
*Kewaunee, Door, and Brown Counties only.
Programming & Topics
Get inspired, connect with fellow volunteers, and leave with fresh ideas, practical tools, and ready-to-use activities to make your 4-H experience even more rewarding!
Beyond Ready to Serve as Volunteers
Facilitated by: Dawn VandeVoort, 4-H Volunteer Development Specialist
Dawn VandeVoort, WI 4-H Volunteer Specialist will share how YOU make an impact and difference in the lives of 4-H members and families. Leave inspired and beyond ready!
Voices, Values and Vital Resources
Facilitated by: Melinda Pollen, Brown County PYD Educator and WI 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director, & Alicia Schroeder-Haag, 4-H Youth Development Educator
Over this session, you will learn practical tools and fresh ideas to take back to your 4-H club. From setting group norms and engaging youth voices, to understanding the 4-H policies and reflection and mindfulness, you will leave this session with ready-to-use resources to support you as a 4-H Volunteer.
Try it and Take It
Join us for an engaging session filled with interactive, hands-on activities you can learn by doing and take back to your clubs to create fun and meaningful connections!
Dig Deeper Workshops
Lead with a Purpose: The Project Leader Experience
Facilitated by: Project Leader: Lisa Curley, Senour 4-H Program Educator, Dane County
Designed for project leaders, this highly interactive session will focus on all things Project Leaders and support you in designing and implementing high impact project leader experiences. Learn from the best, with the best!
Dig Deeper Workshops
Building Strong Clubs Through Facilitation:
Leading, Laughing, and Learning in 4-H
Facilitated by: Jay Johnson, WI 4-H Expressive Arts Specialist, & Melinda Pollen, Brown County PYD Educator and WI 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director
Being a 4-H Club volunteer can feel overwhelming at times. Join us for an interactive session with practical tips and facilitation strategies to make your role easier, more enjoyable, and more impactful.
