Happy New Year to our 4-H Volunteers! Please watch your mailbox for our annual January mailing. It will include announcements about:
- Club Organizational Paperwork (due Jan 26)
- Ohio 4-H Conference (reg due Feb 9)
- 4-H Candy Sale (club orders due March 25) – NEW DATE!
ALL club volunteers are REQUIRED TO ATTEND an in-person training.
Annual 4-H Club Volunteer Training
Our annual club advisor training will be held face-to-face on the following dates:
- Thursday, February 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Extension Office or
- Monday, February 19 from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the Extension Office or
- Monday, February 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Extension Office.
- Club Volunteer Topics will include: Club Constitution & Bylaw Revisions, Involving & Communicating with Parents, New Pricing for Project books, What’s in a 4-H Project Book?, New procedures for Club Secretary & Treasurer Records, How to Keep Teens Active in 4-H, Review 2024 Menu of Cloverbud Activities for Club Use, Annual Youth Activities & Programs Policy Training.
General 4-H Volunteer Training (for volunteers without a club)
- Tuesday, February 20 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Extension Office
- General 4-H Volunteer Topics will include: Ohio 4-H Goals, Overview of Washington County 4-H, Ages & Stages of Youth, How you can help as a 4-H volunteer, What is a SPIN Club, Annual Youth Activities & Program Policy Training.
A conference for volunteers and teens is being planned for Saturday, March 11. The Conference and Luncheon will be held at the Columbus Convention Center. This conference offers a wide variety of sessions to attend. The luncheon is attended by all participants and will recognize volunteers for years of volunteer service. Registrations are due as soon as possible. The actual deadline is February 10th, however if you want to get your first choice of sessions it is important to register early. The registration form and conference booklet are attached. The 4-H Advisory Committee provides funds to cover the registration fee, however a $10 commitment fee is required.
Happy New Year to our 4-H Volunteers! Please watch your mailbox for our annual January mailing. It will include announcements about:
Bull’s Eye 4-H Club offers a series of sessions in the Spring and Fall at 4-H Camp Hervida. There are nine disciplines offered in Ohio that adults can become certified in to then be offered at the local level:
Washington County 4-H Volunteer Mary Ann Mitchell will be honored on March 12 at the Ohio 4-H Conference with the 2022 Meritorious Service Award. Mary Ann is a 46 year volunteer that gives because she wants to help provide opportunities for learning and growth for the youth in Washington County. Mary Ann Mitchell has served as a club advisor for the Thundering Hoofs 4-H club, and served on our Washington County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee. Mary Ann is a very active volunteer where she helps to organize educational equine session, PAS Shows and assists with the County Fair and our local independent fair as well. Mary Ann has a love of horses and shares that passion with the young members of our organization.
A conference for volunteers and teens is being planned for Saturday, March 12. The Conference and Luncheon will be held at the Columbus Convention Center. This conference offers a wide variety of sessions to attend. The luncheon is attended by all participants and will recognize volunteers for years of volunteer service. Registrations are due as soon as possible. The actual deadline is February 11th, however if you want to get your first choice of sessions it is important to register early. The registration form and conference booklet are attached. The 4-H Advisory Committee provides funds to cover the registration fee, however a $10 commitment fee is required.
Our annual club volunteer training will be held face-to-face on the following dates:
