Month: February 2020

Scholarship opportunities for Seniors

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We wanted to share Scholarship Opportunities with our 2020 High School Graduates-Deadlines approaching!

2020 A.B. Graham Memorial Center Scholarship

What is the A.B. Graham Center?

The A.B. Graham Memorial Center was built in 1917 as a school building. The building sat on the same site where A.B. Graham began his career in education.

The present building served the surrounding rural community as a school apart of the Miami East School District until its closure in June 1990. Recognizing the historic significance of the building, concerned citizens rallied to save it. They developed the non-profit organization called, The A.B. Graham Memorial Center.

The mission of the Center is to provide the surrounding rural communities of Miami and Champaign Counties a place to meet, socialize and conduct business while at the same time recognizing the significant work of A.B. Graham, the founder of 4-H Clubs of America.

Scholarship Requirements:

  • Resident of Champaign, Miami or Shelby County
  • Active participation in 4-H Program
  • 2020 Graduating Senior
  • Continuing education through college or vocational schooling
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

Scholarship application must be turned in by no later than April 3, 2020. Applications can be mailed to A. B. Graham Memorial Center Scholarship, P.O. Box 433, Conover, Ohio 45317 or email to abgraham@swohio.twcbc.com Contact Mary Rose 937-214-5562 with questions.

Scholarship applications can be found on our website http://www.abgraham.org/scholarship-.html

2020 Ginn Scholarship

Vera Ginn established the Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship in recognition of the lifetime contribution that her parents made to the agricultural community of Shelby County. Mr. & Mr. C.H. Ginn were farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, and they operated a well-known feed grain and agriculture supply business in Sidney for many years.

ELIGIBILITY PRE-REQUISTES

  • Possess a definite goal of becoming established in farming or other agricultural related career.
  • Planning to enter a post-secondary educational institution of higher learning in the fall of the year in which application is made.
  • Attending or have graduated from a Shelby County school: Anna, Botkins, Fairlawn, Fort Loramie, Hardin-Houston, Jackson Center, Lehman, Russia, Sidney or Sidney Christian.
  • Completed and submitted the Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship by February 28, 2020.

Scholarship applications: https://shelby.osu.edu/sites/shelby/files/imce/Ginn%20Scholarship%202020.pdf

2020 Shelby County Farm Bureau

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has more than $70,000 in scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees connected in some way to agriculture.

Through 10 programs, approximately 50 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline to apply online at ofbf.org/foundation is Feb. 28 and all applications require letters of recommendation, an essay, school transcripts and photos.

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Scholar award

Women’s Leadership in Agriculture Scholarship Program

John C. “Jack” Fisher

The Kenny Walter Scholarship Fund

Darwin Bryan Scholarship Fund

Cindy Hollingshead Scholarship Fund

Richard & Carole Cocks Scholarship

The Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association Scholarship

Dr. David A. Benfield Scholarship Fund

Joseph Kelly Memorial Scholarship

Deadline February 28, 2020

Scholarship applications can be found on their website: https://ofbf.org/foundation/scholarships/

4.    2020 SHELBY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications:

  • Must be attending college in the fall of 2020.
  • All applicants must complete the attached application, essay, and participate in a personal interview.
  • Interviews may be held in late April, 2020 at the Shelby County Ag Center (820 Fair Road Sidney, Ohio 45365)
  • Deadline is April 1st.

Amount:

  • One $500.00 scholarship will be payable to the student after the presentation of their first quarter/semester grades is made to the Shelby County Cattlemen’s Association.
  • Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA for the quarter/semester.

Information Sheet  : https://shelby.osu.edu/sites/shelby/files/imce/2020%20Shelby%20Cattlemens%20Association%20Scholarship%20page%20one.pdf

Application : https://shelby.osu.edu/sites/shelby/files/imce/2020%20Shelby%20Cattlemens%20Association%20Scholarship%20Page%202_0.pdf

2020 Shelby County Ohio 4-H Animal Project Aid Fund-Caudill Family Livestock Loan

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2020 Shelby County Ohio 4-H Animal Project Aid Fund

Established July 2019 with gifts from the Caudill Family in memory of Landon Caudill and Dalton Shank.

The Shelby County 4-H Animal Project Aid Fund (316805) will be used to support Shelby County 4-H members with their livestock projects. Support shall include, but not be limited to, the purchase of livestock, housing, tack, feed, bedding, books and other supplies. The establishment of the fund was made possible by a generous contribution from the Shank/Caudill families, who unexpectedly lost their sons, Dalton Shank, 14, and Landin Caudill, 10, to injuries sustained in a house fire in June of 2019.

Any active 4-H youth planning to exhibit an animal project at the Shelby County Junior Fair can apply for project aid. Print and review all documents below before applying. Applications are due April 1, 2020 by 4:30 p.m.

 

2020 Valentine Totals!!! Thank you for all that participated!

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4-H Group Participating
 Valentines Received
   
Creative Clovers 48
Fort Loramie Livestock***Pizza Party Winner*** 729
Perry Livestock
250
Dog Gone 51
Anna Livestock 622
Russia Livestock & Colverbuds 99
Starting Farmers 133
Shelby Co. Jr. Leaders 0
Progressive Livestock 57
Merry Mod Makers
 244
Scissors to Sheep 75
MaCartyville Producers 265
Houston Livestock 41
Shelby Co. Livestock 419
Shamrock Stitchers 11
New Horizons 250
Shelby Co Shooting Sports 92
 
Total Shelby Co. for 2020 Total Shelby Co. (3386)

A.B. Graham Memorial Center Scholarship for 2020 Seniors Due April 3rd!!!

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A.B. Graham Memorial Center Scholarship

What is the A.B. Graham Center?

The A.B. Graham Memorial Center was built in 1917 as a school building. The building sat on the same site where A.B. Graham began his career in education.

The present building served the surrounding rural community as a school apart of the Miami East School District until its closure in June 1990. Recognizing the historic significance of the building, concerned citizens rallied to save it. They developed the non-profit organization called, The A.B. Graham Memorial Center.

The mission of the Center is to provide the surrounding rural communities of Miami and Champaign Counties a place to meet, socialize and conduct business while at the same time recognizing the significant work of A.B. Graham, the founder of 4-H Clubs of America.

Scholarship Requirements:

 ∆  Resident of Champaign, Miami or Shelby County

∆  Active participation in 4-H Program

∆  2020 Graduating Senior

∆  Continuing education through college or vocational schooling

∆  GPA of 3.0 or higher

 Scholarship application must be turned in by no later than April 3, 2020. Applications can be mailed to A. B. Graham Memorial Center Scholarship, P.O. Box 433, Conover, Ohio 45317 or email to abgraham@swohio.twcbc.com Contact Mary Rose 937-214-5562 with questions.

Scholarship applications can be found on our website home page abgraham.org.

National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) will be hosting on June 8th in Indianapolis, IN

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The National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) will be hosting on June 8th in Indianapolis, IN.

This event is open to all 4-H exhibitors with special needs.

This is a unique opportunity located centrally in the Midwest that we hope promotes inclusion and opportunity for all in the livestock industry!

(Click here for information)

Ohio Youth Institute Papers due March 20th

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What is the Ohio Youth Institute?

The Ohio Youth Institute is a life-changing experience at The Ohio State University where high school students engage with local leaders and experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in Ohio and around the world.

Students research issues they care about and propose their ideas to solve these grand challenges.

The Ohio Youth Institute is hosted by The Ohio State University with the generous support of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and Ohio 4-H.

Why participate?

Students who participate in the Ohio Youth Institute earn recognition as a Borlaug Scholar and qualify for internships and further opportunities. 

At this exciting event, participating high school students have the opportunity to:

  • Present research and recommendations on ways to solve key global challenges in a short speech and small group discussions with statewide experts;

  • Connect with other student leaders from across Ohio to share ideas, identify solutions to these problems and build lasting friendships;

  • Explore the issues, current research and opportunities to make a difference at The Ohio State University; and

  • Interact with global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in Ohio working to end hunger and poverty and improve food security around the world.

Papers will be evaluated by The World Food Prize Board of Reviewers. This distinguished group of educators and experts was established to mentor and personally encourage students. Reviewers write thoughtful, personalized feedback to each student who participates in the Youth Institute.

How to participate

To participate in the Ohio Youth Institute, students research a global issue and write a three page paper under the supervision of a teacher or mentor (using the downloadable guidelines above).

Nine through twelfth grade students are eligible to apply.

Registration and paper submission due online by:  March 20, 2020. 

There is no registration cost to participate in the Institute and meals will be provided during the event. However, both student and teacher/mentor participants must organize their own transportation to and from the event in Columbus, OH.

For more information please contact Sally McClaskey at:

mcclaskey.12@osu.edu and (614) 247-8141.

Cloverbot Challenge happening on June 13th – Deadline is April 2oth

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Cloverbot Challenge

What is the Cloverbot Challenge?

The Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge gives 4-H Cloverbuds the opportunity to work cooperatively in teams to problem-solve using STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) skills. A new theme is selected each year and teams  research a topic, build a working model of their solution to the Challenge issue and create a poster to illustrate their findings. Cloverbuds, team advisors and families come to the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in the spring, for the Challenge event. Teams present their models and findings to a team of reviewers, learn about other Cloverbuds’ projects, participate in age-appropriate STEM activities and are recognized at a closing celebration.

Join us for the 2020 Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge on June 13 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center!

This year’s Cloverbot Challenge is On the Move! It’s all about transportation and the ways in which people and things get where they are going.

Find all the details about the 2020 Challenge here.

Register your Cloverbot team for On the Move by      May 1 at go.osu.edu/20cloverbots

Are you new to the Cloverbot Challenge? Find information about ordering a Cloverbot kit here.

Shelby County Agricultural Society offers Personalized Benches with wording engraved

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Deadline is April 1st

Senior Fair Board Bench Order Form (Fill out completely so information is accurate)

Name___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________

Home Phone: _____________________________________ Work Phone: ____________________________

Shelby County Agricultural Society

Personalized Benches available with wording engraved

$100 per bench

Engraving/Paint on back of bench = $1 per letter

Maximum letter amount two boards

 

Thank you!

(A)   Subtotal =

  
   
(B)   Lettering Total   =
  
X $ 1.00  

GRAND TOTAL =

  

If you have any questions, please call Bill Clark at 937-492-7385

Or ask any Senior Fair Board Director You can email completed forms to info@shelbycountyfair.com or mail form and payment to: Sh. Co. Fair  PO Box 4281 Sidney, OH 45365