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You’re Invited . . . to Help Leave a Legacy!

Make your reservation today, and plan to join us for an evening of fun, food and giving at the 2018 Fairfield County 4-H Legacy Dinner and Auction! This year’s event is being held in the Miller Farm shop on Thursday, June 14, and tickets are now on sale.

The Fairfield County 4-H Youth Development program strives to teach leadership, citizenship and life skills to the 1342 4-H club members who have enrolled in 3197 projects this year. While most young people are participating in traditional 4-H club experiences, children who are not yet 4-H age can participate in a non-competing, activity based curriculum known as the Cloverbud program. Beyond that, nearly 800 additional youth are exposed to 4-H work through school enrichment programs. In addition, the 4-H Youth Development program also offers Continue reading You’re Invited . . . to Help Leave a Legacy! →

Meet Adam Sharp, Featured Speaker for the 2018 Legacy Dinner

“Fun learning, friends and instilling good citizenship principles are top of mind when I recall my days in 4-H”

We’re proud to welcome Fairfield County’s own Adam Sharp to the 2018 Legacy Dinner & Auction. During the evening Adam will share insight into what it’s meant to him to have grown up participating as a local 4-H member. He’ll expand on what it means when he says, “We learn through 4-H how groups can properly organize, operate and are governed, we elect our leaders, we learn to compete respectfully and how to volunteer and help others.  All of these skills are needed now more than ever in society and 4-H provides them.”

Today Adam Sharp serves as the Executive Vice President of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. As executive vice president, Sharp serves as the chief executive of the statewide organization and leads efforts to advance its mission of working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.

Sharp has over 20 years of experience developing and implementing farm policy at the state and national levels and has Continue reading Meet Adam Sharp, Featured Speaker for the 2018 Legacy Dinner →

The Auction; Always Fun, and Entertaining!

This basket featuring wine from local winery Clearcreek Country Vineyard will sell at auction on June 14th

Admittedly, the annual 4-H Legacy Auction provides opportunities for a multitude of supporters to raise funds that will help ensure a bright future for Fairfield County’s 4-H Youth Development program. However at the same time, it’s also become an enjoyable and entertaining tradition featuring a variety of donated items for both a Live and Silent auction. Plus, 100% of the proceeds of the Auction benefit the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment.

This year’s event will be no different with many great donations being offered. If you’d like to Continue reading The Auction; Always Fun, and Entertaining! →

Everyone Plays a Vital Role in Leaving a 4-H Legacy!

Eight years ago the 4-H Legacy Dinner & Auction was begun in an effort to create a formal annual event where local 4-H alumni and supporters could come together for an evening of fun and fellowship benefiting the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment. To conduct such an event each year, it takes the cooperation and support of many different individuals and businesses. One of those groups of supporters are the contributing sponsors that generously donate funding and services that allow for the comfortable evening everyone enjoys when they come together in celebration of 4-H Youth Development.

This year is no different as several have already committed to contributing sponsorships for 2018. Included among those are Continue reading Everyone Plays a Vital Role in Leaving a 4-H Legacy! →

Thinking about “Giving Back” in the New Year

We are just days away from ringing in 2018 and for many of us that typically means a resolution or two.  But, what about making a resolution to “give back” some of your time, talent or resources?  Did you ever think about some of your fondest childhood memories or perhaps memories made together as family? Are you in a place in your life to give back to those organizations or charities that helped you become the person you are today?

One of my best friends always tells me her ability to set a table, or put together a Continue reading Thinking about “Giving Back” in the New Year →

4-H Legacy Breakfast; Celebrate the Present, Look Forward to the Future!

Come enjoy a flippin good time!

If you’ve been around Fairfield County very long, you realize the Saturday before the Fair – affectionately known as move-in day – might be the most hectic day exhibitors and their families experience during that week. If you’re one of those who agree and get up the next morning after all the exhibits are settled in and find yourself in need of an opportunity to relax and unwind, be sure to attend the 4-H breakfast!

Please consider this the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Board’s formal invitation to you to Continue reading 4-H Legacy Breakfast; Celebrate the Present, Look Forward to the Future! →

Thanks for Another Great Legacy Dinner & Auction!

While we don’t have all of the final details or numbers just yet, judging from all the smiles, handshakes and kind remarks, the 2017 Legacy Dinner & Auction was a great success.  Over 280 individuals were registered for the event and with all of the helpers and Junior Leaders attending we estimate over 300 individuals were served.

A great meal featured Leg of Lamb – expertly prepared by Kris Doyle and Frank Cox, Pork Tenderloins – cooked to perfection by Doug and Aaron Leith, and some awesome Beef Loins – prepared by Cheryl Majors. Special thanks to Bower and Sons Meats & Sausages for some of the biggest baked potatoes ever, to Maradore Farms for providing the Swiss cheese, and to Ruffwing Farms for sharing their newly created Tuemma (Sheep) Cheese for great additions to the appetizer table.  Not to mention some Continue reading Thanks for Another Great Legacy Dinner & Auction! →

Thanks to the Contributing Sponsors of the 2017 Legacy Dinner & Auction

In 2010 the 4-H Legacy Dinner & Auction was begun in an effort to create a formal annual event where local 4-H supporters could come together for an evening of fun and fellowship benefiting the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment. To conduct such an event each year it takes the cooperation and support of many different individuals and businesses. One of those groups of supporters are the contributing sponsors that have generously donated funding and services that will allow for a comfortable evening on the 22nd celebrating 4-H Youth Development.

Special thanks to this year’s contributing sponsors that include Continue reading Thanks to the Contributing Sponsors of the 2017 Legacy Dinner & Auction →

Eversole Angus, a Sponsor for Your Legacy Dinner & Auction

Long time local 4-H family, and county, state and national livestock show participant, Eversole Angus is to be thanked for sponsoring the ice cold water that will be enjoyed by those who attend the 2017 Legacy Dinner & Auction.

Three weeks remain to get your reservation in. As you know by now, the dinner and auction are being hosted this year by the Grube Family at their farm (1225 Canal Road near Baltimore ) on June 22nd. Find more details about the 4-H Legacy Dinner linked above. Also find details linked below about Continue reading Eversole Angus, a Sponsor for Your Legacy Dinner & Auction →