General Office

Skillathon 2025

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Skillathon this year will be on August 16th.

 

This was discussed previously, but this is just a reminder that Skillathon study guides will start looking a little different this year!!

Study Guides will still be created and available to you every year, but we will not be giving specific questions to study anymore. We will be giving topics that questions COULD be asked from and youth must study those sections in their books instead of finding answers to questions and studying those.

 

Depending on the age group you fall under we have different expectations. The junior group will be provided a little more guidance on the study guides, but once you get to intermediate and senior we will expect more out of those individuals and will start to be more vague.

REMINDER of Office Policy related to Winter Weather

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With the recent weather bringing us beautiful snow covered landscapes, and opportunities to build snowmen and go sledding it a good time to remind you of the policy.  The policy in place states that if there is no school there will be no meetings. This is for youth involved in older youth opportunities. Exceptions are for adult only meetings. In those cases, please call ahead to check on the status for the meeting.

Cloverbud Day Camp Recap

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Cloverbud Day Camp has come and gone. All who attended had lots of fun visiting the fairgrounds for the day! Our theme this year was “A Day At The Carnival” The youth got to experience what 4-H Camp is like while also doing carnival themed activities!

The whole day was planned by our Older Youth in Training and Junior Leaders. They all did a great job!

Our rotations this year included making a carnival hat, creating a backpack, making a carnival mask, playing carnival games, having recreation with parachutes and playing some water games!

A big thank you to our adult staff, camp counselors and older youth that all came out to help this day run smoothly.

Still Projects Award Winners 2024

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The office would like to take a moment to shout out all of our county placing and state fair recipients for still projects in 2024!

Follow the link to see all county placings and state fair recipients: https://morgan.osu.edu/sites/morgan/files/imce/2024%20COUNTY%20WINNERS.pdf

 

Congratulations to all!

 

Big round of applause to all of our 4-H youth for completion of their still projects! A lot of hard work and dedication.

 

 

 

 

Desperate need: VOLUNTEERS

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The office would like to take some time to thank those who have volunteered in the past and to those who volunteer currently to ensure our events all run smooth.

 

At this time we are in desperate need for people willing to volunteer.

 

We need those interested in volunteering to be a royalty judge (Royalty Interviews on August 13th starting at 1pm) and we are in desperate need for help at Skillathon August 17th.

Skillathon we are in need of individuals who would be able to stay all day or the afternoon shift (12-4pm). If you or anyone you know is interested in helping us out please call the office or email whisman.30@osu.edu.

ACT NOW: Project Judging 2024

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The deadline is fast approaching. This will be the last reminder to register for Project Judging!

 

 

It is almost time for 4-H still project judging! Letters have been mailed with more information! 4-H Project Judging will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the fairgrounds. Be sure to sign up for an appointment time using this link: https://go.osu.edu/pj2024morganco. The sign up link closes on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11pm.

IF taking more than 4 projects you may need to restart survey after logging the first 4 and signing up for other time slots as needed!

Clothing Judging will happen a little different this year. It will take place on the same day Wednesday July 17th.  Be sure to sign up for this using the same link.

Awards will also be handled differently this year, due to low attendance at our awards ceremony we will be making a posting on Facebook and the blog of all placings and state fair selections. These individuals will have an opportunity to be recognized in person at our volunteer recognition banquet in October.

Not sure what to bring to judging? Please check your project requirements we sent out earlier this year!

If you have any questions, please contact the OSU Extension office at 740-962-4854

ACT SOON: Project Judging 2024

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It is almost time for 4-H still project judging! Letters have been mailed with more information! 4-H Project Judging will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the fairgrounds. Be sure to sign up for an appointment time using this link: https://go.osu.edu/pj2024morganco. The sign up link closes on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11pm.

IF taking more than 4 projects you may need to restart survey after logging the first 4 and signing up for other time slots as needed!

Clothing Judging will happen a little different this year. It will take place on the same day Wednesday July 17th.  Be sure to sign up for this using the same link.

Awards will also be handled differently this year, due to low attendance at our awards ceremony we will be making a posting on Facebook and the blog of all placings and state fair selections. These individuals will have an opportunity to be recognized in person at our volunteer recognition banquet in October.

Not sure what to bring to judging? Please check your project requirements we sent out earlier this year!

 

If you have any questions, please contact the OSU Extension office at 740-962-4854 or whisman.30@osu.edu

Skillathon Help Needed!

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Skillathon is an event that test the knowledge of the livestock species that youth exhibit at the fair. In Morgan County, it is required by the Senior Fair Board to complete to exhibit at the county fair, receive a premium, and compete for premier market exhibitor. There are three stations involved: 1) a review of the project record book and questions on quality assurance, 2) an interview based on knowledge of the animal, and 3) an activity to complete based on knowledge of the animal. This is a learning opportunity for the youth to apply their knowledge and practice life skills.

We need some volunteers to donate their time as judges for skillathon. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. You do not need to be an expert in livestock, and you do not have to stay all day! We have a morning shift option from 8am – Noon or an afternoon shift option from Noon – 4pm. You are more than welcome to stay all day (8am – 4pm) if you’d like.

 

We particularly need help in the all day or afternoon time frame!

 

If you’re interested in helping, we just need your name, email, and your time commitment. You can either call Sophia at 740-252-5435 or email her at whisman.30@osu.edu to sign up.

MWCD Day Camp

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Hello all!

 

There is another camping opportunity available!

Rural Action is hosting a watershed science camp at Hervida on July 15-18 for ages 8-12. Scholarships are available for families to help children to attend. This is a day camp opportunity for some of our youth who may not enjoy the overnight aspect of 4-H Camp!

See flyer below for more information!

 

Get tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muskingum-watershed-discovery-camp-tickets-912244617207?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

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