4-H Clubs

Royalty 2024

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It is time again for youth to be thinking about the Junior Fair Royalty Contest. Youth 15 to 18 are eligible to compete for King or Queen; youth 12 to 14 are eligible to compete for Prince or Princess; and youth 9 to 11 are eligible to compete for Junior Prince or Junior Princess. (Ages are as of January 1, 2024). Youth enrolled in the following organizations are eligible to participate in the Junior Fair Royalty contest: 4-H, FFA, Skills USA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or Farm Bureau Youth.

Interested youth need to complete an application and be interviewed. An application may be requested from the OSU Extension Office, to be mailed or picked up or find it online at morgan.osu.edu. Completed applications, including all required signatures, are due on August 5, 2024 by dropping it off or mailing it to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 179, McConnelsville, OH 43756. Youth need to schedule their own interviews for Monday, August 13th by calling the Extension Office at 740-962-4854.

The Royalty crowning will be held at the Morgan County Fair on Tuesday September 3, beginning at 4:30pm at the small stage. The chosen Queen, King, Princess and Prince will be required to participate in various activities during the Morgan County Fair, with the Junior Princess and Junior Prince assisting. The Junior Fair Queen will be invited to participate in the 2024 Ohio Fair Manager’s Queen Contest.

Buckeye Next

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All families should have gotten an email regarding Buckeye Next!

 

So what is Buckeye Next? It is an app desgined for older youth to prepare them for career’s and life after highschool!

BuckeyeNext comprises activities, events, and project-specific opportunities available through Ohio 4-H. Each activity is associated with points, badges, and levels.

Points
Participants receive points for completing an activity. The standings are updated on a leaderboard where they can compete with their peers.

Achievement Badges
To complete activities, participants can earn achievement badges in various categories. Badges exist for levels, competencies, events, programs, and more.

 

To learn more check out this website:

https://ohio4h.org/workforce-development/buckeyenext-0

Deadline Approaching!

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The Add/Drop/Change deadline is quickly approaching!  4-H members that completed their enrollment by April 1st are able to Add, Drop, or Change 4-H projects.

If you or anyone you know would like to add/drop/change projects you have until May 15th, 2024 to do so!

 

Please stop by the Extension Office to fill out the form. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

If you have any questions, call the office at (740) 962-4854.

Project Judging 2024

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It is that time to begin planning for Project Judging in 2024!

We are looking for some judge volunteers for our still projects this year!

If you know of anyone interested in judging our youths projects have them call the office (740) 962-4854 or email whisman.30@osu.edu!

 

Project Judging this year is July 17th!

Quality Assurance Options 2024

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QA is required to be attended ONCE by each market livestock exhibitor in order to show and sell at the Morgan County Junior Fair. 

In-person training (held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds) are planned to take place on:

  • Saturday, May 25 10am-12pm
  • Saturday, May 25 at 1pm-3pm
  • Monday, June 3 6:30pm-8:30pm

 

We also have an option for youth to test out of QA BUT registration is required!

Basic Information:
Livestock Quality Assurance Test-Out will be held on May 2nd at 5-6:30pm It will be located at the Riecker Building in Rm 325. (Please allow yourself at least 30 minutes to take the test, do not show up at 6:20pm to test-out) The last test will be handed out at 6pm!
Other Details:
Registration for this event is required!. 12-14 year-old and 15-18 year-old 4-H and FFA members can test out of their annual quality assurance (QA) program. Youth ages 12-14 who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program for up to 3 years. Youth ages 15-18 years who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program permanently. Note that this age is based on 4-H age.  We do NOT recommend youth who are a 4-H age of 14 test-out. They will be in a new age bracket the next year and will be required to take QA regardless.
For more information, contact Sophia Whisman, whisman.30@osu.edu, 740-252-5435
Please register by May 1st using this link: https://go.osu.edu/qatestout2024

 

If you are unable to attend any of these options to satisfy the QA requirement please call the office ASAP. There are options to attend other counties QA as long as I am in the loop! All out of county QA training must be completed by June 10, 2024.

Not sure of your QA status for 2024? Did you test out more than 3 years ago? Contact Sophia Whisman, whisman.30@osu.edu or 740-252-5435 to check your status.

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Opportunity for youth 14+ to learn more about the beef production cycle focusing on cow/calf management!

Last Reminder: Enrollment

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Countdown to our deadline is 5 days!!

April 1st is coming quickly! If you have not done so already, please get enrollments in for any youth, adult volunteer, riding therapy volunteer that want to participate in 4-H for 2024!

Our deadline is April 1st and no late enrollments will be accepted so get them in while there is still time!

Cloverbud STEM Day: LAST REMINDER

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The registration for our first Cloverbud STEM day is live and closes next week! Secure your cloverbud’s spot now! Registration closes THIS Friday on March 22nd!
Cloverbuds explore a variety of topics related to health, environment, community, and STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The Cloverbud program provides an excellent opportunity for each individual to reach his/her highest potential because early life experiences affect future development. Cloverbud STEM day includes activities led by older youth in the county. The program is March 29th from 10am-12pm at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. The theme for this Cloverbud STEM Day is “The Changing of the Seasons” which includes all things related to seasons changing. There is a $5 per participant fee for materials and payments are accepted up until the day of the event (cash/check). Space is limited to 30 participants due to our low numbers of older youth. Make sure to complete your registration by March 22nd to allow enough time for staff and activity leaders to prepare and gather supplies.
Please send water with your kids to this event!
 

Leadership Development Oppourtunity

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Calling all older youth!

Do you have an interest in strengthening your leadership skills? If so, this event is for you! More information below!

 

 

 

OHIO 4-H LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RETREAT (hosted by the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council)

When: April 12-13, 2024 (Friday early evening through Saturday afternoon – Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch provided)

Where: 4-H Camp Palmer

Who: 4-H youth ages 13-18 interested in strengthening existing leadership skills

*Great opportunity for Camp Counselor training hours, JFB members, club officers, etc. – ~5 hours of counselor training available

Cost: $40 (covers overnight stay at camp plus 3 meals and a 4-H SWAG item)

*Sponsored by the Sauder 4-H Career Development Fund!

What: Teens will participate in interactive and engaging activities related to leadership skills, teambuilding strategies, conflict management, and other life, career, and college readiness skills.

 

Registration opens March 1 and is due April 1 at www.go.osu.edu/tlcleadershipretreat.

Cloverbud STEM Day

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The registration for our first Cloverbud STEM day is now live! Secure your cloverbud’s spot now!
Cloverbuds explore a variety of topics related to health, environment, community, and STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The Cloverbud program provides an excellent opportunity for each individual to reach his/her highest potential because early life experiences affect future development. Cloverbud STEM day includes activities led by older youth in the county. The program is March 29th from 10am-12pm at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. The theme for this Cloverbud STEM Day is “The Changing of the Seasons” which includes all things related to seasons changing. There is a $5 per participant fee for materials and payments are accepted up until the day of the event (cash/check). Space is limited to 30 participants due to our low numbers of older youth. Make sure to complete your registration by March 22nd to allow enough time for staff and activity leaders to prepare and gather supplies.
Please send water  and a winter coat with your kids to this event!