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Due Dates Approaching!

January 20, 2021 at 6:28pm by Belmont County 4-H

Reminders for Belmont County 4-H Program!

The Belmont County 4-H Program is rolling along as we begin 2021. Below you will find various dates to know and information to be aware of with approaching due dates and deadlines!

Due to the typical turn in day of January 31st being on a Sunday this year, the OSU Extension office will be accepting the following items on February 1st.

4-H Camp Counselor Applications – to those older youth who would like to be a camp counselor this year at camp. We are moving forward with plans for camp and camp counselor trainings. Please read the instructions attached to the front of the application as this provides important dates for trainings. This application can be located at the following link.

https://belmont.osu.edu/sites/belmont/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/Camp/Ohio%204-H%20Camp%20Counselor%20Application%202021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3Xg34aAlzEDKuX60uoKDeWvwg22X2dqlmvn5f0yRcdZuKHM-mzMn5QvwI

Blue Ribbon Officer Books– For those 2020 Secretaries, Treasurers and News Reporters wishing to compete for the Blue Ribbon Officer awards, your books (scrapbook for News Reporter) are due to the Extension office by February 1st. A list of criteria was provided in organizational club packets picked up by your advisors. Check with them for criteria if you have not already received this list.

Ohio Achievement Records- To any youth wishing to apply for an achievement award in their project area(s) or a chance to attend a state level camp or national trip, this form needs to be completed and turned in to the Extension office by February 1st. .

https://ohio4h.org/…/2021%204-H%20Achievement%20Form.pdf

Completed livestock project record books– If you finished your project record books following fair by working on profit loss statement, completing goals sections, etc. Turn in your completed livestock records to the Extension office for a chance to win a cash reward.

Club of Distinction Award Application– This application is to be filled out by the Organizational Advisor if the club wishes to apply for 2020 Club of Distinction. This form is due to the Extension office February 1st.

https://belmont.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-forms-and-documents/advisors

Mandatory Yearly Financial Summary for the club- This form is to be completed and turned in to the Extension Office no later than February 1st. This form is utilized for us to complete your clubs tax forms at the beginning of the year. It is required by the state office.

New Volunteer Applications- Any clubs planning to have new volunteers join them in the coming year, please make sure that all new volunteers and advisors are turning their applications in by February 1st. References listed must have completed addresses or emails listed in order for us to complete reference checks.

Other items to be aware of as they are approaching:

Virtual State Horse Advisor Training to be held January 28 – 31st. Link for more information and to register:

https://ohio4h.org/events/virtual-state-4-h-horse-advisorvolunteer-training-session

4-H Council will be holding its first meeting of the year February 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the Wise Building on the fairgrounds. If you are interested in joining the county 4-H Council, we would be happy to have you come to our next meeting.

We have had a great start to many families completing their online 4-H Enrollment this year! If you have yet to enroll you or your child in the Belmont County 4-H Program, please go to the link below to access the 4HOnline 2.0 website. Also, please utilize the link below the enrollment link to access a how to guide on enrollment for help. Reminder that all 4-H Enrollments are due into the database by April 1st.

Enrollment Link: https://v2.4honline.com/

How to Guide: https://belmont.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/2021-4h-enrollments

The 2021 Virtual Ohio 4-H Conference will bring together 4-H volunteers and teens (age 13 and older) from across Ohio. You can participate in a variety of educational sessions that offer something for everyone! Join us as we learn from one another to make the best better for Ohio 4-H programs.

Virtual sessions will start at 9:00 am on February 20 and 7:00 pm on February 23 & 25.

Please use the following link to view registration materials.

https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-conference

Teen Leadership Council is having a Career Readiness Program available for older youth to participate in. Please see attached flyer below for more information.

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Any older youth who would like to be a camp counselor this year, may also participate in the state camp counselor training virtually this year. Please, see below for details about this year’s MXC!

Any youth interested in a free OSU Extension Virtual Swine Day, please see information below about this awesome opportunity!

2021 OSU Virtual Junior Swine Day
Saturday, February 20, 2021

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Cost: Jr. Swine Day is free of charge

Registration Deadline is Wednesday, February 16, 2021

Ohio 4-H Project Showcase

July 9, 2020 at 1:29pmJuly 10, 2020 by Belmont County 4-H

COVID-19 ruin your awesome chances at exhibiting your project at the Ohio State Fair this year?

No worries, you can still exhibit on a state level through the Ohio 4-H Project Showcase!

Ohio 4-H Project Showcase

This summer we invite 4-H members in good standing to submit a photo of themselves with their 4-H project for display in an online project showcase. You’ll be asked to share what you liked about the project and one new thing you learned. Parents will also need to sign their approval for youth to participate.

Here’s more:

Select your favorite project – one per person
Send a great photo – at least 2 MB
Photos will be display after September 8 at ohio4h.org

Submit your photos by August 15 at go.osu.edu/4H2020Showcase. Questions? Contact Sarah Longo at longo.79@osu.edu.

Still Project Workshop Opportunity – Registration Deadline Tomorrow!!!

June 18, 2020 at 2:23pm by Belmont County 4-H

Check out this awesome opportunity from OSU Extension

Ohio Valley EERA Non-Livestock Project Workshop

“Virtually everything you need to know about completing 4-H projects”

June 22^nd & June 23^rd beginning at 6 pm

Registration Deadline June 19^th

Registration Link https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87bY2obnzoJURjD

Participants will learn more about project requirements, completing their book, and tips to prepare for judging. The workshop will be taught by professionals, knowledgeable volunteers and teens covering specifics of how to complete your project(s). There will be a general session at 6 pm followed by in-depth sessions for 30 minutes where presenters will cover how to complete the project subject areas. Finally, youth will come back together for a group session on “Making Posters POP” and wrapping up with tips for a great interview!

In-Depth Sessions will include;

Shooting Sports
Cake Decorating
Self-Determined
Clothing and Textiles
Small Animals
Wood Working
Natural Resources
Food and Nutrition
Gardening
Dogs
Photography
Home Design
Scrapbooking
STEM

Just A Friday 4-H Update!

May 8, 2020 at 5:27pmMay 8, 2020 by Belmont County 4-H

It seems to feel like forever since we have been able to meet in person and discuss the 4-H program. Trust me when I say, I miss seeing people and being in my office! This year is definitely a learning experience for us all!

Yesterday evening the Belmont County 4-H Council met via Zoom. I must say it was nice to see some faces and talk to members, but something was missing. The physical presence and energy of us all in the same room planning our 4-H events.

Date Change!

Still Project Judging is being pushed back by 1 week to July 14^th. After some discussion at the 4-H Council meeting, it was decided to be pushed back a week. This is due to the Extension office staff not being back in the office until July 6^th (currently). Which meant we would have had one day to get everything prepped in the office for judging the next day. Personally, I appreciate the support council showed in making this decision. However, we do realize this may conflict with some who made plans for the week of the 14^th with vacations, etc. We are going to offer members to complete their interview judging via Zoom with the judge if they cannot be at judging. A letter requesting a Zoom Judging Interview will still need to be submitted to the Extension Office by July 1st. This will allow members to still compete for county level awards and state delegation. We recommend that members who need to Zoom for their interview turn in projects the week before so that the judge can view their book, exhibit, etc. in person during the interview.

Still Project Judging will take place July 14th in the afternoon/evening. It will be held at the Belmont County Fairgrounds at the Wise Horticulture building.

Also, we are constantly sharing virtual engagement opportunities on our 4-H Facebook page and Instagram page. I encourage 4-H families to check out some of these opportunities. These are virtual engagement opportunities being offered across the state!

Field Trip Friday! We’re headed Down Under to the Melbourne Museum in Australia to stroll through their Dinosaur Walk exhibit. Our guest guide for the visit is Molly Hunt, Ohio 4-H alum, and Education and Collections Assistant at OSU’s Orton Museum. Join us today at 3 p.m.

Go to the Link Below to Access

http://go.osu.edu/vrfieldtrip

Reminder: Livestock Registrations are available at the following link.

https://belmont.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/2020-4-h-year-revised-forms-and-resouces

2020 Ohio 4-H Virtual Conference Sessions!

April 27, 2020 at 6:55pm by Belmont County 4-H

While you are staying home and staying safe, you can now view sessions from the 2020 Ohio 4-H Conference! Our conference was cancelled, but a number of presenters recorded their sessions and more than 30 videos are now available at https://ohio4h.org/…/ohio-4-h-conference/2020-ohio-4-h-conf….
Thanks to all who took the time to record their presentations. #4HGrows #TrueLeaders

Belmont County 4-H Weekly Challenge

April 23, 2020 at 12:34pm by Belmont County 4-H

This week’s weekly challenge is a lucky one!

Make sure to take a picture of yourself with your clover! #4HChallengeAccepted!

First person to locate and post a picture with their clover will win a prize!

Good Luck finding your luck!

Belmont County 4-H Challenges!

April 14, 2020 at 12:20pm by Belmont County 4-H

Want to win prizes? Belmont County 4-H Program is doing weekly and daily challenges on social media platforms. Check out our Facebook page and our Instagram page for challenges. To secure entry for prizes, you must take a picture or video of your completed challenge and post to social media #4HChallengeAccepted!

No Facebook or Instagram? No problem! Email pictures or videos with name to Crystal Antill at Antill.19@osu.edu and she will post it for you!

1st Weekly Challenge…is for the birds!
Since we just celebrated Easter, this challenge works well. Simple activity to use some of those old plastic eggs for a great cause. Make bird see eggs to hang in trees, using 3 simple ingredients!
2 cups bird seed
2 packets of unflavored gelatine
1/2 cup hot water

Dissolve gelatine in hot water and stir into bird seed. Pack into egg molds and let set for a day. Remove molds and string with twine and hang for the birds.

#4HChallengeAccepted

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Due Dates Approaching!

Reminders for Belmont County 4-H Program!

Other items to be aware of as they are approaching:

Ohio 4-H Project Showcase

Still Project Workshop Opportunity – Registration Deadline Tomorrow!!!

Check out this awesome opportunity from OSU Extension

Just A Friday 4-H Update!

Date Change!

2020 Ohio 4-H Virtual Conference Sessions!

Belmont County 4-H Weekly Challenge

This week’s weekly challenge is a lucky one!

Belmont County 4-H Challenges!

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