Junior Achievement Banquet 5/3/2016

The Recognition Banquets for 2017

Because we have received a total of 120 members who will be recognized this year for filling out the Ohio Achievement Form and the Junior Achievement Form we have grown out of our facilities.

We recognized the older youth who fill out the Ohio 4-H Achievement Form with a banquet which was held on April 5th at the Shalom United Methodist Church in Carroll.

We will then recognize the Junior Achievement Form participants with a banquet on May 3rd at the Shalom United Methodist Church in Carroll. RSVPs are required and were due April 15th, 2016. Contact Sue Suttles at suttles.1@osu.edu or 740-652-7271 if you still need to make a reservation.

 

Sale Clerk Position Open for Fairfield County Junior Fair Livestock Sale

The Ohio Fair Services, Inc. has an opening for Sales Clerk. The Sales Clerk would be clerking the Fairfield County Junior Fair Livestock Sale. This person must have some accounting experience and computer skills (knowledge of Access databases is preferred). The Sales Clerk would commit time throughout the year for the livestock sale and significantly more time just prior, during, and following fair. Additionally, the Sales Clerk would be expected to attend Fairfield County Livestock Sale Committee meetings and provide reports as needed or requested.
 
If you’re interested in this position, please mail your resume by May 15, 2016 to:
 
Phil Miller
P.O. Box 945
Lancaster, OH 43130

Fairfield County 4-H members on the Ohio Teen Advisory Council

Fairfield County 4-H members past and present are a vital part of the Ohio Teen Advisory Council. The Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council (TAC) is the highest youth decision-making and advisement body in the state’s 4-H program. Select teens from across the state work together to improve Ohio 4-H programming, administration, and relevance to youth in today’s society through cooperation with State 4-H leaders, active support of new and innovative 4-H programming, and advocacy for 4-H and youth issues. The TAC’s officers establish and moderate the agenda for the Council membership with the support of the TAC advisor and associate advisors.

TAC Opportunities

  • The Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council (TAC) are teens from across the state that work together to improve Ohio 4-H programming, administration, and relevance to youth in today’s society through cooperation with State 4-H leaders, active support of new and innovative 4-H programming, and advocacy for 4-H and youth issues.
  • The TAC’s officers establish and moderate the agenda for the Council membership with the support of the TAC advisor and associate advisors. TAC members are the face of 4-H and get the opportunity to work together within their counties, state, and national 4-H.
  • Being a member of the TAC is an opportunity to make lifelong friends across the state, learn how much work goes into making the 4-H work smoothly, and develop skills that will be able to be used for the rest of your life.
  • Joining the TAC is an opportunity that everyone should get involved in.

Requirements

The criteria for TAC membership shall include:

  • Biological age of 15 years old or a sophomore (10th grade).
  • At the time of application, applicants must be enrolled as 4-H members per the Ohio 4-H membership criteria.
  • Applicants must be active 4-H members for a minimum of 24 consecutive months by application deadline.

The minimum criteria for council membership application shall include:

  • Applications will be available May 1.
  • Applications will be due the Friday following the Ohio State Fair.
  • Must have recommendations from 4-H professional and an adult, 21 years of age or older, outside of 4-H (Ex. Coach, employer, teacher, etc.)
  • Selections of council members shall be made by an appointed board; the membership selection board.
  • Board will be appointed by the President of TAC in consultation with advisors
  • A council member’s term shall begin September 1st following the year of completion of the application.

Currently, Natalyn Landis, Maddie Mefford, Molly Michael, Emma Newell, Rachel Salyers and Laura Swinehart represent Fairfield County on the TAC.  Emma and Molly were also chosen to represent the Ohio TAC at the National 4-H Conference this month! 

 

New members added to the Fairfield County 4-H Fashion and Nutrition Board

The following 4-H members were selected to be part of the 2016 Fairfield County 4-H Fashion and Nutrition Board.  These individuals have taken multiple projects in the areas of fashion and nutrition, and are working on providing assistance and guidance to 4-H members in the county.

Maddie Logsdon, Emily Praither, Grace Schmelzer, Abby Smith, Corinne Somers,  and Lauren Young join Emily Blackwell, Katelyn Dennis, Joy Garsky, Natalyn Landis, Kathleen Lattore, Marissa Mattox, Madison Newell, Emma Preston, Lauren Preston, Hannah Schmelzer, Natalie Soliday, Melissa Sommers and Tierra Tooill as members of the Fashion and Nutrition Board.

 

2016 Advisor’s Orchid Award Winner

The following was presented to an outstanding 4-H Advisor at the fairfield County 4-H Achievment Banquet on April 5th by Jim Sabin, Managing Editor of the Lancaster Eagle Gazette.

4-H Leadership is unique.  Individuals serving as leaders in the 4-H Club program give much time, vision, and personal energy in helping youth to achieve individual goals.  All of these leadership sacrifices are on a voluntary basis.  Understanding and working with both boys and girls are some of the most rewarding adventures that over 300 4-H club leaders in Fairfield County take on each year.

Tonight we recognize 4-H Advisors in Fairfield County with the presence of an Advisor with 29 years of 4-H Leadership.  This advisor came to Fairfield County in 2013 when her family moved here from Michigan.  She was involved with 4-H in Indiana and as an advisor in Michigan for 16 years.  She helped members train their dog projects and brought that specialty with her when she came to Fairfield County.  Her two sons were involved with

4-H in Michigan so when they transferred their membership to the Just Kiddin’ 4-H Club she transferred her advisorship to that club as well.  She has continued to help with the Just Kiddin’ club and will begin helping with the Fashion and Nutrition Board this year.

This advisor loves to square dance, sewing, and is just getting back from a birthday cruise.

Her involvement in 4-H has helped many 4-H’ers reach their goals through the leadership that she has so graciously given to each 4-H member.  She definitely knows what it means to carry on the tradition of 4-H here in Fairfield County.

We recognize this advisor for her devoted interest in the 4-H club program of Fairfield County by presenting her with the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Orchid Award.  We would like to recognize Sharon Shaw, for many years of Dedicated Service as a 4-H Advisor.  Sharon truly demonstrates the Community Service Ideals of Ken and Charlotte Kerr.

Congratulations to Sharon Shaw.

Welcome to the Fairfield County Junior Fairboard!

To become a 4-H member of the Fairfield County Junior Fairboard, youth must complete an application and go through an interview process.  This process is part of the Older Youth 4-H Mailing that goes out in November, with applications due back to the Fairfield County Extension Office in early January of the following year.

The following 4-H youth were selected to be members of the 2016-2017 Fairfield County Junior Fairboard: Sara Doner, Levi Hyme, Augusta Kilbarger, Reed Newell, Hayley Richardson, Corinne Somers and Mariah Warthman.  They join those members selected in 2015 as the 2015-2016 class.

The following youth were selected by their FFA chapters to represent FFA on the Junior Fairboard: Abby Skinner, Kassie Phelps and Cole Peardon.

Congratulations to all!  May you have a successful 2016 Fairfield County Fair.

 

Fairfield County 4-H Scholarship Winners

The following Fairfield County 4-H youth were awarded scholarships at the 2016 Achievement Banquet, held April 5th.  The scholarships are awarded to deserving high school Seniors who have completed an Ohio Achievement Form as well as an additional scholarship application.

Laura Swinehart       Fairfield National Bank Scholarship

Evan Smith                Fairfield National Bank Scholarship

Jonathan Stepp        Junior Leaders Scholarship

Sydney Stinson         Feeder Creek Veterinary Service Scholarship

Natalyn Landis         Harold Fenstermaker Agriculture Scholarship

Jacob Hyme               Kiwanis Club of Lancaster Burns Scholarship

Grant Michael           Kiwanis Club of Lancaster 4-H White Scholarship

Congratulations on an outstanding 4-H career!

Fairfield County Youth Chosen as Ohio 4-H Ambassadors

The following Fairfield County youth were selected to be part of the 2016 Ohio 4-H Ambassador team.  They are the youth spokespersons for Ohio 4-H. Each year outstanding 4-H teens who demonstrate excellence in 4-H achievement, citizenship, and leadership earn invitations to become Ohio 4-H Ambassadors.

Being a 4-H Ambassador is both an honor and a responsibility. Ambassadors serve as speakers, emcees, program facilitators, hosts or hostesses, committee members, and in many other youth leadership roles for 4-H and Extension programs and events throughout the state. Ohio 4-H Ambassadors are also tremendous role models who maintain the highest standards of excellence as they fulfill their 4-H pledge commitments of clear thinking, great loyalty, large service, and better living to make the best better in their clubs, communities, country, and world.

Please congratulate Jacob Hyme, Jonathan Stepp, Levi Hyme, Kamala Sweeney, Morgan Kaper and Austin Smith on this outstanding achievement!

Older Youth Awarded County Merit Awards

The following Older Youth completed Ohio Achievement forms and were selected by the Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee as County Merit Award winners.  The award winners were then eligible for consideration for State Achievement Awards, with many of these outstanding 4-H’ers being chosen as winners, 1st or 2nd alternates in their respective categories.  Leslie had previously listed the State Achievement Award winners on the March 17th blog.  Congratulations to these outstanding young men and women.

Beef: Kamala Sweeney

Citizenship & Community Service: Natalyn Landis, Reed Newell, Jonathan Stepp

Clothing & Textiles:Natalyn Landis, Corinne Somers

Companion Animal: Sarah Doner, Hannah Queen, Hayley Richardson

Dairy : Derek Burns, Augusta Kilbarger

Environmental Science: Triston Hill, Jonathan Stepp

Family Life: Emily Praither, Kamala Sweeney

Food & Nutrition: Emily Praither, Lauren Preston, Corinne Somers

Gardening: Kathleen Latorre, Madison Newell, Sydney VerDow

Health & Safety:Jacob Hyme, Sydney VerDow

Horse: Gabriella Gugliemotto

Leadership: Melissa Sommers, Jonathan Stepp

Mechanical Engineering: Austin Smith, Jonathan Stepp, Caden Sweeney

Meat Goat: Jacob Hyme, Ethan Kaper, Morgan Paskins

Personal Development: Jacob Hyme, Natalyn Landis, Melissa Somers, Sydney Stinson

Photography: Hayley Richardson, Sydney VerDow

Poultry: Augusta Kilbarger, Caden Sweeneym, Adrian Wymer

Rabbits: Hayley Richardson, Jonathan Stepp, Evan Young

Sheep: Levi Hyme, Connor Marteney, Lauren Preston

Shooting Sports: Morgan Kaper, Emma Preston, Lauren Preston

Swine: Natalyn Landis, Madison Newell, Adrian Wymer

Woodworking: Madison Newell, Austin Smith, Grant Smith