🍀Attention 4-H’ers🍀
Check out all the events and opportunities with Ohio 4-H this month!
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OSU Extension Clermont County
Citizenship Washington Focus: March 24-29, 2026
🍀Attention 4-H Members 14-18🍀
🏛️Citizen Washington Focus (CWF) will be held March 24-29, 2026!
This is a change from the usual June dates, as it will be moving to the same time as Ignite by 4-H.
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) empowers 4-H aged teens between 14 and 18 to become informed and engaged citizens, while also offering expanded opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and inspiration alongside 4-Her’s from across the country .4-Hers will explore their passions, strengthen their leadership, and deepen their understanding of civic life. While in D.C. delegates will:
- Spend a day on Capitol Hill
- Delegates will engage with their
representatives - Enjoy guided tours of Washington D.C.
- Explore career opportunities
- Build connections with peers
- Explore new opportunities for growth
- Attend Immersive workshops &
sessions
GOOD NEWS, the Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee is sponsoring TWO spots to attend CWF! Members chosen to go to CWF will only have to pay $300 to attend. The committee will be paying the rest of the $2,000 total cost to attend. Notice, members chosen to attend will be notified October 13th and money will be due to the Extension Office on October 14th.
Interested in attending CWF? Fill out and turn in application by October 12th! 2026 State Achievement Record.
Members should download before editing the document. They may fill out virtually and email it to Newman.990@osu.edu or turn in paper copy to the Extension Office.
Notice that the application is the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. This record is used for other state/national opportunities and can be turned in at a later date to be judged to compete for a State Achievement Award! More info to come about State Achievement Awards.
Questions? Contact Carlie Newman.990@osu.edu
Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee Nominations
Are you looking for a new way to become involved with the Clermont County 4-H program?
The Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for members to serve the 2026-2028 term. Members over 18 years of age must be approved 4-H volunteers or agree to complete the 4-H volunteer process.
In order to add a youth voice to the committee, 4-H youth member nominations are also being accepted. Youth must be at least 13 years of age and will serve a one-year term on the committee (2026-2027 term).
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.
Some responsibilities and expectations include:
- Attend and fully participate in all meetings.
- Attend annual Adult Banquet & Youth Celebration.
- Signup and fully participate in at least two subcommittees.
- Assist Saturday before fair events, including Winner’s Circle & Outpost Training/Setup Meeting.
- Signup to work at least one Outpost shift as the shift lead.
- Assist with the planning and staffing of other yearly 4-H events (Open House, Project Judging, Booth Setup, etc.)
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the committee, please complete the nomination form below before Sunday, October 12th.
4-H Dog Informational Meeting
🍀Attention Current and Perspective Dog Project Members🍀
There will be a Dog Informational Meeting held October 16th @6:30pm in the 4-H Hall on the Clermont County Fairgrounds.
This meeting is for all current dog project members and those who are interested in taking a dog project.
Come to the meeting to learn more about:
- 4-H Basics
- Dog Project Offerings
- Clinics
- Dog Achievement Program
- Skillathon & Outstanding Exhibitor Program
No registration necessary!
Shooting Sports Highlight: Ohio Regional 4-H, Butler County
This past Saturday, four Clermont County Shooting Sports members attended the last Ohio Regional 4-H Shoot of the year, which was held in Butler County.
All four members placed, bringing medals back to Clermont County!
🎖️Placings:
- Sam Queen
- 3rd place Air Rifle
- 3rd place Five-Stand
- 2nd place Pistole
- Ellie Evans
- 2nd place Archery
- 2nd place Hunting & Wildlife
- Tate Bieber
- 3rd place Rifle
- Char Queen
- 2nd place Air Rifle
- 1st place Rifle
📣Volunteer Shoutouts to Josh Queen and Angie Leach who helped run ranges for the competition for Air Rifle and Archery!
🍀Is your 4-H Club or Member doing awesome things?!? Send highlights to Carlie Newman.990@osu.edu to be featured in the newsletter and Facebook.
Beef Youth Day at Wilmington College- Oct. 25th
🍀Attention Beef Exhibitors
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting a Beef Youth Day!
It will be held at Wilmington College on Saturday, October 25th.
Details:- Ages: 8-21
- Cost: $10
- Registration: https://ncba-uvcwn.formstack.com/…/obyc_youth_day…
Activities will cover areas such as:- Biosecurity, nutrition, and genetics
- Carcass evaluation and cut identification
- Reproduction and calving simulation for older participants
- Interactive learning with industry professionals
2024-2025 End of Year 4-H Award Application
🍀Attention 4-H Members & Clubs🍀
It is that time of year again, end of the year recognition time! Clermont County 4-H members and clubs are encouraged to submit applications in various areas to be recognized for the hard work and dedication to the program for the 2024-2025 4-H year.
Award winners will be recognized at the 4-H Youth Celebration on November, 8th.
All award applications can be found via one link: 4-H Youth Award Application
Applications (and officer books) are due October 10th!
Read below for more information👇
Continue reading 2024-2025 End of Year 4-H Award Application
2025 4-H Youth Celebration: Save-the-Date
🍀 Attention 4-H Members🍀
SAVE-THE-DATE: November 8th, for the 2025 4-H Youth Celebration!
Event will be held in the 4-H Hall on the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:00pm with dinner being served at 5:30pm.
During the night we will recognize special members and clubs, as well as play games and give out prizes!
Awards to apply for: 4-H Youth and Club Award Application
Ronald McDonald Donation Drive
This year for our community service event we have decided to donate items off of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Wishlist! We want to help families of critically ill children feel a bit more at home and enjoy some simple favors while on their extended stays at the hospital.
Please take a look at the link below with the wishlist items. We will be collecting physical items at the celebration to make a group donation. Use the link below as a reference, and bring the physical item with you to the celebration!
The more items a youth brings the more tickets they receive for door prizes!
Ronald McDonald House Charities Wishlist: RMHC – Cincinnati |
Formal invitation and more information to follow.
4-H in the Community: Eastside Rotary Club
At the end of August 4-H Member and 2025 Clermont County Fair Queen, Lizzie Derflinger attended a meeting of the Eastside Rotary Club to present about her involvement with Clermont County 4-H.
During her presentation Lizzie spoke about a few of the projects she’s completed including Am I Ready for Work, Not Just Knots, Cavy, and Dairy Cattle. She discussed what all goes into project work, and how her 4-H involvement has shaped her interests and life aspirations. Lizzie also mentioned how 4-H is a unique experience that allows you to learn useful skills through fun learning experiences and ultimately create lifelong memories.
“A lot of kids know about 4-H, but there is a lot of work that adults to do pour into the program. Put simply though, 4-H isn’t your average youth program. It works to develop skills you can use throughout your life and also has so many different opportunities to offer for kids of all backgrounds,” Lizzie said.
Lizzie is a 12-year 4-H member and has completed projects in 10 different areas. Lizzie said, “one tip I strongly recommend for first time 4-H’ers is to start small. A lot of kids want to start with a bigger animal, but actually starting out with a general project, a chicken or rabbit can be really rewarding. It’s not as much work for your first year, so you can take it slower and really enjoy your first year and the fair as well.”
🍀 Know someone interested in 4-H? Have them contact OSU Extension Clermont County to learn more!🍀
Phone: (513) 732-7070
Email: Newman.990@osu.edu
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