4-H Volunteers

Important Skillathon Update for State Fair Exhibitors

Attention State Fair Exhibitors!

It is REQUIRED for state fair exhibitors competing for Overall Breeding Exhibitor to compete in the VIRTUAL skillathon. Registration for virtual skillathon has been extended to June 18th.

Exhibitors have to register by JUNE 18th. 

It is REQUIRED for state fair exhibitors competing for Overall Market Exhibitor to compete in the IN-PERSON skillathon during State Fair.

Note: 4-H /FFA youth do not have to be exhibiting or taking animal projects to participate.

See Skillathon Rules and Dates HERE

REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL SKILLATHON HERE

Ohio State Fair is Searching for Educational Assistants

The Ohio State Fair is quickly approaching. In the past, each year, hundreds of thousands of our closest friends gathered to make memories and enjoy their fair favorites – food, the butter cow, a visit with Smokey Bear, a performance by the All-Ohio State Fair Band, or a run in the show ring. The 2021 Ohio State Fair will only feature livestock competitions and educational competition such as 4-H project judging.

We are accepting applications for Educational Assistants for the 2021 Ohio State Fair. This is a paid position. The first day of work would be around July 25 and ending on August 9. Unfortunately, housing will not be available in the Rhodes Center Dormitory this year.

All applications MUST also be completed on-line in Workday. Applicants can enter the Student Job Board in Workday by completing the following steps:

  1. Log into Workday: https://www.myworkday.com/osu
  2. Enter the Careers Application on the home page.
  3. Select *Search Student Jobs*
  4. Search for the R17134 4-H Educational Assistant job.

Virtual Statewide Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Recognition

4-H Grows Here logoThe president and board of the Ohio 4-H Foundation invite you to attend the virtual Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Recognition. Please join us for an evening of celebration as we honor Ohio 4-H members’ top achievements.

There are no seating limitations!

When: June 9, 2021 @ 7 PM

Where: YouTube Premiere

The virtual event will be held via YouTube Premiere. The link will be sent to you the day before the event.

RSVP HERE

2021 Ohio 4-H Youth Skillathons

Ohio 4-H youth skillathon information for virtual and in-person sessions is now online. Rules and flyer for both are also posted.

Virtual Skillathon Registration is Due by, June 14th, 2021! Register Here

 

 

  • Those exhibiting at Ohio State Fair and want to be eligible for OUTSTANDING MARKET EXHIBITOR (OME) awards must participate at the IN-PERSON skillathons at the state fair.
  • Those exhibiting at Ohio State Fair and want to be eligible f or OUTSTANDING BREEDING EXHIBITOR (OBE) awards must participate in the VIRTUAL skillathons online.

Register for Ohio State Fair Poultry Judging and Avian Bowl Contest

The postmark deadline for entries for both the Poultry Judging Contest and Avian Bowl is Friday, June 25. Both Contests will be held at the Department of Animal Sciences on Saturday, July 17th. See below for rules, poultry Calendar of Events page, and entry forms.

Please be aware that although the state of Ohio is currently scheduled to lift several COVID-19 restrictions at the beginning of June, The Ohio State University, and therefore Ohio 4-H, may still mandate restrictions.

  • For the 2021 Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Contests, unless announced otherwise, everyone (contestants, volunteers, advisors, family members, officials, etc.) will be required to wear a mask when in the contest rooms or walking around the building (to/from contest rooms, to/from the restroom, etc.).  All teams will have assigned areas to maintain social distancing where they may take their masks off when seated in their assigned area.
  • Failure to abide by these guidelines will result in the disqualification of the entire team.

Poultry and Avian Rules, Calendar of Events, and Entry Forms

4-H Design BOGS Boot Contest

BOGS Boots is asking for kids and adults to help design the next limited-edition BOGS 4-H boot. Participants are encouraged to draw something that represents a 4-H activity or their own 4-H experience for the chance to have their design reproduced on the limited-edition boots.

 

This contest is open to both kids and adults and ends June 1. See details, contest entry form, and social graphics below.

ENTRY FORM & DETAILS

Mental Health First Aid Free Course

First Aid isn’t always a band aid, CPR, or the Heimlich Maneuver; sometimes people just need YOU! Learn more about the warning signs and symptoms of mental health issues.

“In-person” via ZOOM from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. June 4, 2021.

 

This course will be a blended course; 2 hours self-paced online and 4.5 hours “in person” via ZOOM.

Register today by contacting Bridget Britton – britton.191@osu.edu. See below for flyer and registration details.

FLYER

Simple Snack for the Whole Family!

Check out this simple recipe that the whole family can help make!  This Trail Mix is filled with whole grains, protein and fruit!  For more recipes that your entire family can enjoy, check out www.celebrateyourplate.org

Kitchen Activities for Kids!

Get your preschooler to try new foods by having them help in the kitchen.  Check out these tips for helping your kids to feel good about doing something “grown-up.”

For additional information on this topic and more, check out www.myplate.gov

4-H Committee Nominations Being Accepted

The Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee has two vacant seats and is currently accepting nomination to fill those positions.  This is for a one-year term on the committee.  Members of the 4-H Committee assist in determining the priorities and direction of the local 4-H program, are responsible for planning and conducting 4-H events, assisting with fundraisers and promoting the 4-H program.  You can nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the committee, by completing the nomination form before Sunday, March 14. Members must be approved 4-H volunteers.