Ohio Achievement Form Workshop at the State Level!

The State 4-H Office will be sponsoring an Ohio Achievement Form Workshop on December 17, 2016 at the Nationwide Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.  Lunch will be on your own.  See the flyer here (featuring Fairfield County’s own Laura Swinehart, Natalyn Landis and Emma Newell) for complete information.

There will be two sessions:
  • Morning: will cover basic information about completing the achievement form from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Afternoon: will have work stations and coaches available to help attendees from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Workshop attendees will find:
  • Samples of achievement forms
  • Verb lists to help enhance descriptions to use on form
  • Items to include on achievement forms that may have been overlooked
  • Experts who have either been successful or helped successful youth

Attendees are encouraged to bring their previous or already started achievement form with them! Parents and advisors are also welcome!

OHteens4Health – Health Summit by Youth, for Youth

Do you know any youth interested in health-related issues affecting their peers? Ohio 4-H Healthy Living is holding its first annual OHteens4Health Summit on November 12. The health summit targets youth ages 9-19 and adults who work with them. We are encouraging youth to come in groups led by an adult. Presentation topics include sleep advocacy, positive relationships, mental health, foods that heal, inspiring physical activities, driving safety and more.

The event is November 12 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. The $35 registration fee includes meals and materials. Youth do not have to be in 4-H.

For details, visit fcs.osu.edu/events/ohteens4health or contact Amy Fovargue at fovargue.1@osu.edu

Carving New Ideas Workshop

The November 1 deadline for Carving New Ideas is quickly approaching! Teens can spend a fun filled weekend, November 18-20, at 4-H Camp Ohio! Open to 8th-12th grade 4-H members, Carving New Ideas is a camping opportunity for older youth, concentrating on the principles of critical thinking and program facilitation. The cost for the weekend is only $60.

Registration Info: http://www.ohio4h.org/events/collegiate-4-h-carving-new-ideas

Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections Newsletter

The newest edition of the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections Newsletter is now posted to the website: www.go.osu.edu/cbc

In this October – December 2016 Issue they highlight several topics about 4-H Cloverbuds Giving Gratitude:

  • Giving Gratitude and the Importance of Showing Gratitude by Michelle Fehr
  •  Helping Cloverbuds Say Thank You! by Jamie McConnell
  •  Campus Connections by Scott Scheer
  • Click it, Print it, Do it! – Sights, Sounds and Smells of Autumn … by Bruce Zimmer

A continued feature in this issue includes a video clip with Bruce Zimmer the author of Sights, Sounds and Smells of Autumn. https://youtu.be/CG_wcEsH1HM.  Don’t forget about our Click it, Print it, Do it! webpage where you can find over 40 different activities that are ready to go for your next Cloverbud meeting: www.go.osu.edu/click.

State Leadership Camp Staff and Counselors Needed

  • Applications will be available after January 1 online at http://www.ohio4h.org/camp/leadership-camp
  • Individuals 18+ who are good leaders, past counselors, or interested in helping
  • Must complete application, undergo selection, and attain a background check
  • Required to participate in some trainings prior to camp, including May 19-21 and July 9 (both at Camp Ohio)–this is not negotiable.

Contact Becca Goodman, goodman.230@osu.edu or Hannah Epley epley.24@osu.edu for more information.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships Available

Several college scholarships are available to beef industry youth through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation. These scholarships are administered through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation in conjunction with the following organizations and individuals.

Foundation Scholarships

Tagged for Greatness Scholarship

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by the sale of Ohio’s beef specialty license plates.

Cattlemen’s Country Club Scholarship

Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the beef putt-putt golf course at the Ohio State Fair.

Saltwell Expo Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship is awarded at the Ohio Beef Expo thanks to Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke, who donate a percentage of sales generated from the official line of clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.

William A. Cleland, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

One high school senior or college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Students must be majoring in an agricultural program to receive the scholarship, with preference going to those with beef related degrees. This scholarship was created in honor of Bill Cleland, Sr. who passed away in October 2014.

To apply for a scholarship:

Forward your application to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation,
Attn: Scholarship, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040
or submit by email to cparrish@ohiobeef.org.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline to apply is October 31!

Ohio 4-H Healthy Living hosts OHteens4Health Summit on November 12th

Do you know any youth interested in health-related issues affecting their peers? Ohio 4-H Healthy Living is holding its first annual OHteens4Health Summit on November 12 (see attached flier: ohteens4health flyer). The health summit targets youth ages 9-19 and adults who work with them. We are encouraging youth to come in groups led by an adult. Presentation topics include sleep advocacy, positive relationships, mental health, foods that heal, inspiring physical activities, driving safety and more. Teen 4-H Healthy Living Advocates are assisting with this event and it’s a partnership with the 4-H Healthy Living Design team and youth serving organizations across Ohio.

The event is November 12 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. The registration fee is $35 per person and includes meals and materials. Youth who want to attend do not have to be in 4-H.

What can you do?

  1. If you are interested in attending with a group of teens, you can register by visiting our webpage, http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/healthy-living or by contacting Amy Fovargue at fovargue.1@osu.edu (please contact our office if you are registering a team!).
  1. Please share our webpage and the attached informational flyer with any interested teens or adults!

The Ohio State Beekeepers Association renews the 4-H Partnership Program for 2017!

After a successful inaugural 2015 OSBA 4-H Partnership program, the Ohio State Beekeepers Association has renewed and refreshed the program for the 2017 beekeeping and 4-H season. For 2017, the OSBA will selectively sponsor five 4-H members across Ohio by providing the basic woodenware and toolkits to establish 2 complete hives.

By partnering OSBA, Extension 4-H staff, and local beekeeping organizations with the 4-H members undertaking the beekeeping project, the program will support and encourage young beekeepers by providing experienced practical support and reducing the expenses required to get started in beekeeping. Ideally, active participation of key players, including the student, his/her guardian, 4-H advisor, local association and a mentor will significantly increase the likelihood of success of the 4-H beekeeper through experiential learning.  Local beekeeping associations who participate gain visibility to a new and vital audience and increase positive community involvement of the “next generation” of beekeepers.

While the attached document explains the program guidelines in detail, here is a quick overview

Selection Criteria

  1. Youth must be between the ages of 12 and 18 by January 1st of the scholarship year, be a member of 4-H, and enrolled in public, private or home school.
  2. Applicant must complete and return the application by November 21, 2016.

Selection Process

  1. The selection committee will carefully consider each candidate and select finalists.
  2. The OSBA 4H Beekeeping Partnership Program Scholars will be announced by March 1st.

The selected Partnership Program Scholars will receive:

  1. Woodenware  and tools for two hives (see attached document): 4-H Partnership Program 2017
  2. year free membership to the OSBA, with electronic newsletter.
  3. Free attendance to the OSBA Fall Convention (including 2 guests).
  4. OSBA Beekeeper Training DVD
  5. OSBA Apiary Diagnostic Kit, if available

The Sponsoring Local Association will be expected to:

  1. Provide membership and mentorship
  2. Provide beginner beekeeping training.
  3. Help find a source for purchasing bees

The Partnership Program Scholar will be expected to:

  1. Provide bees for the two colonies
  2. Attend and successfully complete the agreed upon Beginning Beekeeping Classes.
  3. Keep a written record of the 2017 beekeeping experience.
  4. Provide a quarterly update for the OSBA newsletter
  5. Present a final report to the membership at the OSBA Annual Meeting on November 4, 2017.

A Certificate of Completion and full ownership of the colony and the equipment will be presented at the OSBA Annual Meeting upon successful completion of the program criteria and positive evaluation by sponsoring association.

For additional information, questions or comments see the OSBA website at www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org or contact us at 4h@ohiostatebeekeepers.org or call 567-703-6722.

OSBA looks forward to working with 4-H and local beekeeping associations to help nurture our next generation of beekeepers.

Sincerely,

OSBA 4-H Partnership Committee