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Recognition Reception

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The annual Recognition Reception will be held November 7, 2024 at Mount Vernon Middle School, beginning at 6:30pm. We ask that you bring a dessert to share, plates, napkins, plasticware and water will be provided.

We will be celebrating still project award winners, graduating Cloverbuds, and specialty awards. This is a special night, but please dress causally. We also know that school conferences will be going on that night and understand if you need to arrive late or leave early.

Please contact the Extension office with questions by calling 740-397-0401 or emailing Lindsey, vangundy.44@osu.edu. Just a reminder: office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Fall recognition 2024

Ignite Summit Registration due Nov 1

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Ignite by 4-H is a national summit designed to bring high school youth (between 13-18) together from across the country and give them the opportunity to explore the best 4-H has to offer in different tracks including STEM, Agriscience, and Healthy Living. A hallmark of Ignite is the Lead to Change campaign which empowers youth to be Agents of Change where you (as a delegation) will create and present a proposal to address issues within your community. The best proposals are then awarded funding for implementation. In 2025, Ignite by 4-H returns for youth to attend in-person in Washington D. C. during March 12-16, 2025.

 

Who:                         High School Aged Teens (13-18) interested in Agriscience, Healthy Living or STEM

Where:                    Washington, DC (Marriott Marquis – 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC)

When:                      Wednesday, March 12th – Sunday, March 16th

Application:          Apply online at go.osu.edu/4Hignite by November 1 at 11:59pm

Cost:                         Selected delegates will have summit registration and travel expenses covered

Older Youth Information Night

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Calling all older 4-H Youth!

We are hosting a night to learn about county wide and state wide programs specifically designed for the older youth in 4-H. Typically, older youth are 14-18. From camps and trips, to awards and tools, we will be looking at the opportunities available to youth looking to expand their horizons in 4-H. Join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00pm in the upstairs of the Ramser.

If you can’t make it in person, we will also have a zoom link to follow along. https://osu.zoom.us/j/92919922219?pwd=oCyZ35Spa9GLqYbeOXEt2h0THiLE7t.1

 

Older Youth Night 2024

Camp Counselors 2025

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Counselor flyer 2025

Camp Counselor Applications for 2025 are now open! Completed applications are due Oct 31.   go.osu.edu/knolmescamp

Please mark your calendars with the dates for interviews. Holmes Nov 6 / Knox Nov 14  Candidates may attend either interview night.

Camp dates for 2025: June 5-9

KCNRA Trunk-or-Treat and Archery

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Trunk or Treat

The Knox County Natural Resource Area (KCNRA) is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat and Archery Block Party on Oct. 23, 2024. The community is welcome to attend in costume for some treats, bonfire, and monitored archery range. The event will begin at 5:30pm at the archery range right behind the Ramser 4-H Center. Youth archery equipment will be provided and all are welcome to shoot! Archers with personal equipment are encouraged to bring their own!

We are also welcoming 4-H Clubs that would like to set up a trunk or table to pass out treats! Clubs may donate treats to the Extension office prior to Oct. 22. This is a great way to recruit new members, or participate in a community service activity. Be sure to show your club pride by displaying your club name! Please RSVP to Lindsey (vangundy.44@osu.edu) by Oct 22 if your club would like a spot to pass out treats. If your club is just attending, no RSVP is needed.

Event is rain or shine.

July 2024 Updates

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Upcoming Calendar Dates for July 2024

1    Livestock Interview Judging & Skillathon – 1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center​

4   Office Closed – Independence Day Observance ​

5 Junior Leaders Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Ramser 4-H Activity Center​

8   Livestock Interview Judging & Skillathon – 1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center​

9   4-H Still Project Judging – 1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center ​

14-19  Senior Shooting Sports Camp (Grades 7-12) – Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp  ​

15  Style Review and Ohio State Fair Awards – 6:30 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center​

15  State 4-H Horse Judging Contest – Ohio Expo Center https://ohio4h.org/events/4-h-horse-judging-contest ​

15-19  Ohio State Fair Horse Show – Ohio Expo Center​

17  Booth Set-Up & Construction – 3 to 8 p.m., 4-H Booth Building​

19  Booth Set-Up & Still Project Drop Off – 4 to 8 p.m., 4-H Booth Building   ​

19-23  Ohio 4-H Sea Camp – Kelley’s Island 4-H Camp​

20  Booth Set-Up & Still Project Drop Off – 8 a.m. to Noon, 4-H Booth Building  ​

21  4-H Vegetable and Flower Judging – 8 a.m., 4-H Booth Building  ​

20-27  Knox County Fair ​

24-Aug 4  Ohio State Fair

Booth Building Reminder!

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Booth Building Sign-ups

The Booth building is the place to showcase non-livestock, or Still projects. It’s an important part of the duties for 4-H clubs to make sure projects on display are cared for, promote 4-H, and maintain the building. As an expectation to remain a club in good standing, there are sign-ups this year to booth patrol.

While we are still working on some details, the overall duties of booth patrol include:

  • Maintaining tidiness in the building
    • Sweeping, trash pick up
    • Observe Cloverbud activities (if present) in the building
  • Guarding project displays and booths
  • Assisting patrons with voting for booth awards
  • Representing a positive image of 4-H
  • Answering questions, engaging fairgoers
  • Assisting in care of the Show Share Closet (lock password)
  • Keeping count of the number of visitors to the building

Also, 4-H clubs interested in having a booth at the fair: please email Lindsey (vangundy.44@osu.edu) your intent to have a booth. If enough interest is generated, we may be to construct some booths on July 16. Otherwise, clubs having a booth may set up their booths on July 17 between 3:00-8:00pm. Clubs with booths are permitted to check in projects during set-up day, July 17. Based on JFB, the theme will be Red, White, and MOO!

Booths may be constructed around your club’s interpretation of the theme title. Electric is not available for displays/decorations. Permanent alternation of the booth area is not permitted. Any staples used are the responsibility of the club to remove!! Voting will occur Saturday-Tuesday for People’s Choice Award. Banners will be given to People’s Choice top two club booths.

Booth Patrol Sign-up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACAB28A7FCCF8-48997575-fair

Sign-ups will close July 10th.

Members without club booths may drop off projects for display in the booth building on Friday July 19 between 4-8pm or Saturday July 20 from 8-12noon. During drop-off times, members displaying projects will receive scored judging sheets and ribbons for their still projects. Projects will be available for pick up Saturday July 27, 8-12 noon.

Hunter’s Education Course June 26, 27,29

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The Ohio Dept of Natural Resources willing be holding an in-person Hunter’s Education Course June 26th, 27th, 29th at the Ramser 4-H Center. Classes will be 6:00-9:00pm on the 26-27, and 8:00am-3:00pm on the 29th. There is no cost to attend, but registration is needed. There is a link below but it is NOT a direct link. If using the link below, be sure to put in the zip code for Mt Vernon (43050) to search. You can also search on the ODNR website for “Hunter’s Education” and “in classroom” option.

This is not a 4-H event, but is open to all youth in Knox County and surrounding counties. This could be used as a learning experience for Natural Resources projects, especially shooting sports projects. There will be some breaks during the class time, but lunch/snacks would be not be provided. Any questions should be directed to the ODNR.

Registration Search link: https://oh-web.s3licensing.com/Event/Search

R$RW Volunteers needed

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Across the county, our schools have the opportunity to participate in a program called Real Money, Real World (R$RW). This program takes them through a reality-based scenario on what it’s like to balance a budget in today’s world given different variables such as child care, housing, transportation, and education. The simulation portion is a series of stations run by volunteers with each station giving the student a “piece of the puzzle” when learning how to budget. We are blessed to have FOUR county school participating this year! This also means we need a wealth of volunteers to run each station. Below are the dates, times and locations for each school.

We need 1 volunteer to run each station. It should only take a few hours’ time and there is no experience needed to run a station. All information will be provided. We ask you arrive 15-30 minutes early to get set up and ask questions the day of the simulation. Click the links below to sign up for a slot.

We cannot run this program without volunteers, and we appreciate the time you give to helping the youth of Knox County!!

May 15 – Clearfork High School, 7:40-10:30am  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACAB28A7FCCF8-49143450-may15

May 17 – Mt Vernon Middle School , 7:30-10:00am https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACAB28A7FCCF8-49142854-may17

May 20 – Centerburg Middle School, 8:00-11:00am https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACAB28A7FCCF8-49143608-may20

If you have any questions about the simulation, please contact Lindsey from the OSU Extension Office vangundy.44@osu.edu . Thank you!

2024 Cloverbud Day Camp

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Cloverbud Day Camp Registration is now open! Camper fees are $25 and should be paid to the Extension office no later than June 1. A health form will be sent out after registration is completed. We are limiting day camp numbers this year to 25 campers. Campers will be added to a waitlist after the quota is met. Payment must be received to hold a spot for your camper!

This will be the first year  we are going to 4-H Camp Ohio for Day Camp! Campers should dress for the weather that day! We will be doing a variety of nature, recreation, crafts, and snack sessions during the day. Please bring a labeled water bottle, packed lunch, swimsuit, towel and good attitude! Campers should also wear closed toe shoes (not crocs) for the majority of the day. They are permitted to wear water shoes,  crocs, or strap on sandals for creeking and pool activities. Flip flops are not permitted. Sunscreen and/or bug spray are encouraged!

Link to register: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjfvk9XbfqCYZsG