Flip Book Version: https://go.osu.edu/2023flipbook
Full Guide Download: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/Resources/books_resources/Family-Guide-23-2022-1025.pdf
4-H Families who participate in 2022 will be receiving one Family Guide per household soon thanks to Kroger and the Ohio 4-H Foundation. Please save and do not throw away!
The Fairfield County 4-H Treasurer’s Book Annual Contest is proudly sponsored and funded each year by the Friendly Bremen Banking Center. Thank you, Jodi Motta and Vinton County Bank, for their support and organization of this contest.
The role of the club treasurer is to handle all money matters of the club and maintain accurate financial records. When the Treasurer’s Book is complete, it should document the activities by its members for one year. It becomes a historical document to that accurately records the club’s income and expenses, and shows that the club is in good financial standing.
All treasurers are eligible and encouraged to submit a book each year. There is a monetary award that goes to the winners and they go directly to that individual. The 4-H Treasurer Book Rubric was used to evaluate each treasurer’s book that was submitted in the contest. Employees of the bank will review the books and choose a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner. Each member who places will receive a visa gift card.
The 2022 results are:
Thank you to all of the members who participated in the Treasurer’s Book contest this year. Keep up the good record keeping! If your club did not participate this year, we hope you will keep this contest in mind and participate next year.
The Fairfield County 4-H Secretary’s Book Annual Contest is proudly sponsored and funded each year by the family of Robert L. Hillman who was a 4-H advisor for many years in Pickaway County. Mr. Hillman believed strongly in teaching and practicing quality record keeping within the structure of the 4-H program. He continued to support his grandchildren, Adam, Milea, and Sarah Maxwell, in their 4-H endeavors in Fairfield County until his death in 2003. To continue his long-standing commitment to the tradition of record keeping and the 4-H program, his family is proud to sponsor this competition in his memory.
When the Secretary’s Book is complete, it should document the activities by its members for one year. It becomes a historical document to be enjoyed for years to come as individuals review it with fondness and memories.
All secretaries are eligible and encouraged to submit a book each year. There is a monetary award that goes to the winners and they go directly to that individual. The 4-H Secretary Book Rubric was used to evaluate each secretary’s book that was submitted in the contest. Each book was evaluated and received a one-, two-, or three-star rating based on the rubric. Based on the star ratings, the top individual will receive a monetary award.
The 2022 results are:
Thank you to all of the members who participated in the Secretary’s Book contest this year. Keep up the good record keeping! If your club did not participate this year, we hope you will keep this contest in mind and participate next year.
Apply to represent 4-H Youth Development on the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board by March 1, 2023
The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board is made up of our great state’s best and brightest young leaders, hand-picked to contribute to the success of the Ohio State Fair each year. If the passion for 4-H Youth Development and the state fair is in your blood, consider applying to represent our organization by March 1!
What is the Junior Fair Board?
The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board is made up of Ohio’s best and brightest young leaders, hand-picked to contribute to the success of the Ohio State Fair each year. Selected to represent their respective youth organizations, these students serve on behalf of thousands of students across Ohio. Goals of the Junior Fair Board include:
Which skills should a Junior Fair Board member have?
Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board members are dedicated leaders with outstanding characteristics such as:
What are the requirements?
In addition to being an outstanding leader, prospective members should meet the following general criteria:
What is the time commitment?
Junior Fair Board members commit approximately 2 weeks of time to the Ohio State Fair, arriving the Monday prior to the Fair’s Wednesday opening (this year, they would arrive on Monday, July 24, prior to the Fair’s Wednesday, July 26 opening, and will return home on Sunday, Aug. 6).
First year Junior Fair Board members are paid a flat-rate stipend for their service; returning members will receive a higher stipend for their second year of service.
Where will I stay?
Housing, as well as complimentary meals, are provided by the Ohio State Fair. All Junior Fair Board members will stay in dormitories located at the Ohio State Fair in the Rhodes Center building.
How do I apply?
Visit ohiostatefair.com/jfb and submit applications through the portal.
Learn More at our Informational Webinar on Wednesday, February 1
This year, the Ohio State Fair will host an informational webinar with current Junior Fair Board leaders, past presidents, and advisors to share information on what we look for in members, what you can expect, and more. Can’t join on Feb. 1? No worries – a recorded version of the video will be available after the webinar at ohiostatefair.com/jfb.
More Information
FFA members are invited to apply for National FFA Scholarships. Deadline is January 12, 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
OAC annually offers scholarships to assist students in pursuing a career in an agricultural-related field. Scholarships are available to high school seniors preparing to enter college or any undergraduate student currently enrolled in college. Applicants or their parent or legal guardian must be a resident of Ohio.
Scholarships are selected based on academic record, leadership qualities, community involvement and responses to application essay questions. Scholarship recipients are also provided a one-year complimentary student membership in OAC.
Click here for scholarship program instructions and application FAQs. Completed applications must be returned to the Ohio Agricultural Council by February 15, 2023. For more information, visit: https://ohioagcouncil.org/education/
Source: Ohio Ag Council website
Attention college-bound students! We’re looking for the next generation of rural community leaders, future farmers and those who want to make a difference in the field of agriculture. Each year, Farm Credit Mid-America awards scholarships to individuals based on academics, leadership qualities, community involvement and their passion for promoting agriculture.
Access scholarship information here: https://e-farmcredit.com/scholarships
All dairy feeder families are invited to attend the Champaign County Dairy Feeder Clinic on January 14, 2023. This is an excellent learning opportunity for members and you can also be sure to list it as a learning experience in the front of your project book and 4-H award forms! View flyer for details!
4-H Families & Advisors,
Thank you for participating in Fairfield County 4-H this year! As you finish your thank notes and host your year-end parties, we would like to invite you to provide feedback to help us improve the 4-H program. Please share your thoughts and feedback by completing the End of the Year Survey (go.osu.edu/4Hyearend) by Dec. 16, 2022.
We look forward to hearing from everyone recapping the 2022 year and look forward to planning 2023.
Ohio 4-H and the Ohio Department of Higher Education to host a virtual FAFSA event for young people and their parents/guardians to answer the most asked questions about the FAFSA.
We are excited for this opportunity as it will highlight the benefits of the FAFSA for individuals seeking post-secondary education opportunities beyond the two- and four-year college pathways.
The virtual event is scheduled for January 12, 2023, from 6-7 p.m. Registration available here: https://go.osu.edu/fafsa4u
Please share this opportunity!
