Author: Aubry Fowler

Junior Leader Outdoor Furniture Sale – NOW OPEN!

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Thank you to all the 4-H Clubs who collected plastic bottle caps for the Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders! Now we need your help to sell benches and tables to put those caps to good use. Any outdoor furniture purchased is for that customer’s own use and will need to be picked up from the Ag Center (831 College Ave, Lancaster). A fillable order form can be found here. All orders and money are due July 5th to the Fairfield County Extension Office. Questions? Contact our office at 740-653-5419!

To order an item, complete an order form above. Checks can be made out to the Fairfield County Junior Leaders. Please drop off order forms and payment to the OSU Extension Office by July 5, 2024. 

These items will be ordered mid-July and will be available for pick up in August. More details will be shared with those who purchase an item as timelines are finalized.

 

Dine to Donate: Whit’s Frozen Custard – July 16, 2024

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Stop out and plan to eat dinner at Whit’s Frozen Custard on Tuesday, July 16 in Lancaster (213 S. Broad Street, Lancaster) from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. 10% of sales that bring the flyer will be donated to the Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders. Please do not pass out flyers at the location as this can impact our fundraiser. A printable flyer can be found here: Whit’s flyer
The Junior Leaders are a countywide teen leadership that focuses on 4-H community service, leadership, and more! Their big events include planning the Fairfield County 4-H Advisor’s Recognition, donating a county 4-H Scholarship, and the Bottle Cap Project!
Thank you for the support!

Summer Judging Workshop – June 10th – Registration OPEN!

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Are you a new 4-H’er who wants to see what Summer Judging is all about? Are you a returning 4-H’er who still has questions? Join the Fairfield County Fashion & Nutrition Board and Fairfield County Junior Leadership Club to learn more. General tips for judging will be covered as well as project tips for specific areas such as: clothing, communication, creative arts, healthy living, leadership, nutrition, STEM, and natural resources.
Please register at https://go.osu.edu/summerjudgingworkshop by June 6, 2024.

Attention 4-H/FFA Horse Exhibitors: Items due by June 1st

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Reminder, the following forms are due for Primary AND Back-up horses on June 1st to the Extension Office.

  • Horse ID Form with 1 Photo
    • Photo Requirement: It should be a side photo of the horse that must show youth, horse’s face and any leg markings
  • Negative Coggins Test from your Veterinarian
  • Horse Housing Form ( if not housed at your address)
  • Horse Lease (if applicable)
  • Pony Form (if applicable)

The following items are also due per exhibitor by June 1st:

If you have questions, please visit: https://fairfield.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/pas-horse-show-information or contact Aubry Fowler at email: fowler.443@osu.edu or phone: 740-653-5419.

Vendors Needed – Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Show – July 27, 2024

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The Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee hosts a craft & vendor show each July to help raise funds for the Fairfield County 4-H Program. Vendors pay for their booth space which directly benefits the Fairfield County 4-H Program. The Advisory Committee hosts countywide fundraisers in order to keep dues at a low cost for members who participate in the program.

Vendors of all types are welcome to apply – for more information contact Cindy at cag8845@gmail.com or complete an application (Fairfield County 4-H Vendor Sale Contract 2024) today!

Dine to Donate: Schaffner’s Drive In – June 11, 2024

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Stop out and plan to eat lunch or dinner at Schaffner’s Drive In on Tuesday, June 11 in Baltimore (601 W Market Street) from 10:30am – 10:00pm. 15% of sales that bring the flyer above will be donated to the Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders. A printable flyer can be found here: Schaffner’s Drive In 06.11.2024
The Junior Leaders are a countywide teen leadership that focuses on 4-H community service, leadership, and more! Their big events include planning the Fairfield County 4-H Advisor’s Recognition, donating a county 4-H Scholarship, and the Bottle Cap Project!
Thank you for the support!

Bottle Cap Weigh In – Friday, May 31

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Join the Fairfield County Junior Leaders for the Bottle Cap Project 2024! We need your help collecting plastic caps to turn into benches. Work within your club to collect clean plastic bottle caps and lids. Please bring all clean plastic bottle caps in a trash bag and/or box! All caps should be loose inside the trash bag or box – this means not little bags inside bags please.

If you have questions, please contact Aubry (Fowler.443@osu.edu). All plastic lids are accepted including cleaned out k-cups, no plastic with metal parts or paper linings please! See below for items that are allowed and NOT allowed – There have been changes to the collection program this year! More information about this program can be found here: CAP Program Collection Information.

The club who collects the most caps by weight will receive a cash prize for your club to use for end of the year activities.

The 1st Weigh In will be Friday, May 31st from 5pm-7pm, Fairfield County Fairgrounds #4 Beef Barn! You can drive through the barn, drop your caps off to the Junior Leaders at the scale, and be on your way! If you have questions, please contact our office at 740-653-5419.

 

Save the Date – June 1 & 2 – 4-H Fundraiser at Big Sandy Superstore

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Shop the Lancaster Big Sandy Superstore on Saturday June 1 or Sunday June 2, mention the Fairfield County 4-H Program or show this post and our organization will receive a percentage of the sale!

Big Sandy has some great deals. On top of us receiving a percentage of the sales, Big Sandy is going to match that! It’s truly a win-win for you, our wonderful supporters and for our non-profit. We sincerely appreciate your support and hope you will consider shopping at the Big Sandy Superstore in Lancaster on Saturday, June 1 (10am-8pm) or Sunday, June 2 (1pm-6pm).
Remember all you have to do is show the flyer or mention that you are shopping to support us and we will be credited for your transaction!
This fundraiser supports the Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee who provides opportunities to all county 4-Hers like Cloverbud Recognition Awards, Judges for Summer Judging, 4-H Day, Achievement Banquet, and more!

Register for 4-H Camp NOW to Secure your Spot this Summer!

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Fairfield County 4-H Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! Registration is completed entirely online and spots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Camp is open to members in grade Kindergarten through 9th – based on the grade you are in right now. Read on to learn more about 4-H camp this summer.

What will we do at Camp?

Our camp counselors are hard at work making sure we’re going to have the best summer yet. Tar Hollow activities include swimming and boating at Pine Lake, nature, crafts, recreation, tye-dye, campfires, inspiration, and many other activities. Alley Park activities include archery, canoeing, crafts, games, songs, campfire, tye dye, and more!

 Camp Dates: 

  • Day Camp (Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,9) – June 4-6 – Alley Park
  • Cloverbud Day Camp (grades K-2, Cloverbud Members) – June 8 – Alley Park
  • Junior Camp (Grades 3,4,5) – June 30-July 3– Tar Hollow
  • Senior Camp (Grades 6,7,8,9) – July 7-10– Tar Hollow
    • Camp grades are based on the current grade in school

Registration Details:

  • Registrations will be completed online and are on a first-come-first-serve basis starting on May 1, 2024 through May 15, 2024. Families will have the option to join a waitlist if all spots fill up for the camp they want to attend.
  • Registration can be found here: go.osu.edu/FCCamp
    • This link will take you directly to the registration starting on May 1st
  • Payment Info:
    • Payment by credit card will be available this year (online only).
    • If you will be paying by check or cash, please select appropriate payment type in the registration process and mail or drop off your payment (check or cash) to the OSUE office (OSU Extension, 831 College Ave., Suite D, Lancaster, OH 43130). Make checks payable to: OSU EXTENSION. There will be a $30.00 charge for all returned checks.
    • Registration will be considered complete upon receipt of application and payment.
  • Once registration is complete and payment received, additional information will be provided electronically via email or can be printed upon request at the Fairfield County Extension Office including what to bring, necessary forms, and a map to camp.
  • NO REFUNDS once payment is processed. You are required to pay back the full price of camp 14 days after conclusion of camp if your child does not attend.

Registering Multiple Campers?

  • Each camper must complete an online registration form.
  • Families with multiple children attending camp(s) who want to pay with a credit card can:
    • process payment with each registration, or
    • wait until the last registration is complete and finish the credit card processing after submitting registration on the last camper.
  • Please add all fees together and list ALL members names/camps in the description to ensure payment is applied correctly.

 Friend Requests can be made during the registration process. We recognize the importance of sharing a camp experience with a friend. To request the same cabin as a friend, both campers must name each other in the registration process. A maximum of two campers can request to be together. This is the only opportunity to request a cabin assignment with your friend.

  • Please remember, there is no guarantee that the request can be honored, but we will do our best.
  • If you have questions or concerns, please contact Aubry Fowler, Camp Director, at Fowler.443@osu.edu.

 Bertha Wilson Trust will provide a 50% campership again this year, if registered by midnight on Wednesday, May 15th.

  • Members will only have to pay $50 for Day Camp, $100 for Intermediate or Junior Camp, and $25 for Cloverbud Camp.
  • Members are welcome to attend both Day Camp and Overnight at Tar Hollow if they wish and if spaces are available. However, they will only receive a campership for the Tar Hollow camp and will be required to pay the full amount ($100) to attend Day Camp. If you are interested in attending both camps, please email fairfield4h@osu.edu to receive more information about registration and payment options.
  • “Thank You” notes are expected from each child who receives a campership. Please send to: OSU Extension,
    ATTN: Bertha Wilson Camp Scholarship | 831 College Avenue, Suite D | Lancaster, Ohio 43130-1081

Dine to Donate: May 7 – El Pedregal Mexican Restaurant

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The Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting a monthly dine to donate fundraiser to raise funds for their countywide club. May’s dine to donate will be a fundraiser at El Pedregal Mexican Restaurant on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 11:00am – 10:00 p.m. at 44 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. 15% of your bill will be donated to the 4-H program. Bring in this flyer (or show it digitally to your server) to the store to get credit for your purchase.
DO NOT PASS OUT FLYERS IN OR NEAR THE RESTAURANT – Our fundraising event could be void if this happens.

The Junior Leaders are a countywide teen leadership group that focuses on 4-H community service, leadership, and more! Their big events include planning the Fairfield County 4-H Advisor Recognition, Countywide Cloverbud Events, and the Bottle Cap Bench Project!

Thank you for the support!