State Horse Communications Contest Results

Congratulations to the Fairfield County Team on placing in the State Horse Communications Contest held on March 2, 2024!

Senior Individual Presentation

3rd place- Beau Cutright

4th place- Brianna Downey

5th place- Alayna Byrd

7th place- Riley Cain

Junior Individual Presentation

3rd place- Brenna Neff

Junior Team Presentation

6th place- Bella Champlin and Hallie Nicodemus

4-H Cloverbud Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, March 16th!

The Fairfield County Junior Leaders invite Cloverbuds and their family members under the age of 8 to attend the JAS’s Easter EggExtravaganza. This will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 1:00pm-3:00pm (with the Egg Hunt happening at 2:00pm). This FREE event will be held at the Ag Center/Extension Office (831 College Ave, Lancaster). Join us for crafts, animals, games, and an egg hunt. This event is being held in memory of Cloverbud Advisor, Jane Sharp.

 

Dine to Donate: April 2 – MOD Pizza

The Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting a monthly dine to donate fundraiser to raise funds. April’s dine to donate will be a MOD Pizza fundraiser on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 11:00am – 9:00 p.m. at 1854 North Memorial Drive, Lancaster. 50% of your bill will be donated to the 4-H program. Bring in this flyer 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.
Order online Option:
  • Participate on April 2, 2024 by ordering online using the code MODGIVES20
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!

Lancaster Greenhouse Fundraiser – May 3-5, 2024

Come support the Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee by shopping at the Lancaster Greenhouse and Nursery, May 3-5, 2024! Hours for this sale are Friday, May 3rd from 9am-7pm, Saturday, May 4 from 9am-6pm, and Sunday, May 5 from 11am-5pm.

Read on for More Details….

  • In Store Sales:
    • Distribute the coupon below to all family and friends. A whole page of coupons can be found here: Lancaster Greenhouse 05.2024
    • Group supporters will shop as a “normal customer” on the above dates listed.  If we happen to have any current in-store sales and promotions taking place, they will be able to take advantage of those just like a typical customer.
    • At time of checkout, customers will give a copy of the attached coupon to our cashier so we know they are associated with your group and 15% of their transaction will be donated back to your group (not the customer).
    • Absolutely no coupons can be distributed at the store location

 

This is a fundraising event for the 4-H Advisory Committee. The 4-H Advisory Committee supports county 4-H programming for all youth members and adult volunteers including, but not limited to: Awards and banquets, Trips and scholarships, Printing costs, Special programming costs, and more! Please share this post with family members and friends!

Dine to Donate: Chipotle – March 5, 2024

The Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting a monthly dine to donate fundraiser to raise funds for their club. March’s dine to donate will be a Chipotle fundraiser on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at 1608 North Memorial Drive, Lancaster. 33% of the event sales will be donated to the 4-H program.
Supporters should show the official fundraiser flyer (shown above) in hard copy or on their phone. Supporters may also tell the cashier at checkout that they are there to support the 4-H fundraiser before they pay! If you don’t tell the cashier you are there for the fundraiser, the Junior Leaders will not get credit for the sale.
Remember do not hand out fundraiser flyers or solicit to customers in line at the restaurant, or in the parking lot at any time. All promotion/flyer distribution must be done ahead of time.
Gift cards purchased during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.
Order online and pickup Chipotle for your fundraiser by using the Promo Code A7GBEBE on the Chipotle app or website. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during your fundraiser’s scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.
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!

New 4-H Families: Save the date, 4-H Day on March 2nd!

New 4-H families who need assistance with choosing projects and/or clubs are invited to attend 4-H Day on Saturday, March 2nd from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the AAA Building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. We ask that all prospective 4-H families complete our 4-H interest survey to pre-register for the event. This will assist us with club placement tracking on the day of the event.

4-H members will be set up with various 4-H project displays to share their experiences in the program. Additionally, 4-H advisors will be attending to assist with answering any questions and club placement. For more information, visit: u.osu.edu/fairfield4h/join4h

 

Junior Leader Kick Off Meeting – Feb 5th

Fairfield County youth ages 13-18 are welcome to join Junior Leaders –  

Join us Monday, February 5th at 6:30p.m. at the Ag Center (831 College Ave, Lancaster) as we kick off our year!

What is Junior Leadership Club?

A group of older 4-H youth from across the county. This club is designed for older youth BY older youth. Some of the activities we do throughout the county are: social outings, community service, fundraising, leadership opportunities, and assisting at county events.

When do they meet?

The Junior Leaders typically meet monthly on Mondays at 6:30 PM and ending at 8:00 PM.

Where are the meetings at?

Unless otherwise stated, we meet at the OSU Extension Office in Lancaster (831 College Ave.) also known as the Ag Center.

Who can join?

Anyone who is 13-18 years old and a current 4-H member of Fairfield County.

When can you join?

Any time during the year. All you have to do is show up to a meeting.

What do we do at the meetings?

Jr. Leaders discuss and plan what is going to happen each year in Fairfield County 4-H. Members of Junior Leaders work on different committees to come up with the plan of work each year. Our most recent projects include the Bottle Cap Bench Project, Easter Egg Hunt for Cloverbuds, & Cloverbud Day at the Fair!

2024 4-H/FFA Hockey Night with the Buckeyes – Feb 16

Thank you so much for being so excited about the Ohio 4-H and FFA Day on Friday, February 16th. We cannot wait to have you attend the event and Hockey game. This email will include the day of game information and a link to purchase tickets for your program.

Ohio State is thrilled to be hosting our annual FFA Game again this season and this year the invitation is being extended to Ohio 4-H. We also are excited to announce a continued partnership with The Ohio State University, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences to provide academic programming prior to the game. Their team will reach out in January to all groups requesting tickets to determine interest in their pre-event programming!

Prior to the Buckeyes Hockey game versus Wisconsin, the program that afternoon will include time with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences exploring topics related to the undergraduate majors offered by the college.

Tickets will be $11 per person at the group rate. The earlier you purchase the better!

 

Program Details

Parking

  • Parking is FREE. Attendants will be outside directing traffic and will help with parking locations. Buses may drop off students at the door to the Schottenstein Center and then park in Buckeye Lot 1 (directly across from the Covelli Center) for the event. Click HERE to see a parking map.

 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Programming

3:00PM – 5:00PM

  • 3 p.m. Session option
  • 4 p.m. Session option
  • Wrap up around 5 p.m. then your group can leave to grab a bite to eat.

Additional Information about CFAES Programming:

  • The Prospective Student Services Office would like to invite you to participate in Ohio 4-H & FFA Hockey Night programming on the CFAES campus at The Ohio State University. The CFAES programming will offer a unique opportunity for your group to visit CFAES and our facilities while learning about programs and resources within the college. Come experience a college that offers premier leadership, personal growth opportunities, and career success to all its students.
  • This year, CFAES will be offering the following tours and/or activities:
    • Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC) Tours: Experience our brand new CEARC facility in combination with programming from our Horticulture and Crop Science department. This will be a 50-minute session, with 30 minutes being the facilities tour and a 20-minute program with HCS staff.
    • CFAES Campus tour: Led by the CFAES student ambassadors, explore the CFAES campus in this 50-minute tour. See classrooms, labs, dining spaces, and more from the perspective of a current student (dress warm).
    • Academic Program Table Fair & CFAES Majors & Careers Game: Interact with our academic unit staff and student leaders to learn more about what majors and organizations CFAES has to offer and form a team to play a game to learn more about CFAES careers and win prizes in this 50-minute session
  • Groups can register through our ONLINE REGISTRATION. When filling out the registration, you will be asked to rank your session preferences. Availability is limited and will be determined on a first come, first served basis. You will receive an email confirmation of your tour schedule, parking instructions, directions, and contact information for the day of your visit. If you have any questions or need assistance scheduling, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email.

Break

5:00 PM – 6:00PM

  • Allotted time to eat somewhere close to the arena and make it back when gates open at 5:30 PM! Concessions will be available throughout the game. Groups will not be able to bring food into the Schott from outside vendors.
  • We are a cashless arena and students can transfer cash into pre-paid cards at the arena with their cash, but it would be easier if they had a debit or credit card.

 Ohio State Men’s Ice Hockey Game

Doors Open 5:30pm/Game Start 6:30pm

  • All tickets are digital. We recommend the Group Lead have all the tickets on one or a few phones and then scan all students in themselves instead of sending tickets out individually.

 

Purchasing Tickets

  • If purchasing tickets, please contact Isaiah Eichler at eichler.40@osu.edu or by phone at, 614.247.9182.
  • You are welcome to click the BUY TICKETS button to do it online.
  • Account Manager will help manage all of your tickets. If you are having any trouble with our app, please use the Digital Ticketing Guide for help!
  • If you are purchasing for a large group in bulk feel free to reach out to avoid fees
  • Our staff will be in and out of the office throughout December. It will be easier to reach me via email.

 

We look forward to seeing everyone on February 16th, 2024!

Join Fairfield County 4-H Shooting Sports

Have you ever wanted to join the Fairfield County 4-H Shooting Sports Program? There are still spots available in Shotgun, Rifle, Archery, and Living History for the 2024 Season. Please see additional information below:

The Shooting Sports Program is hosting one more Open House in order to get all members registered. If you are interested in joining shooting sports this year, please contact Aubry Fowler (Fowler.443@osu.edu) by Monday, January 15th to receive directions on how to enroll. If you have questions, contact our office at 740-653-5419.

Treasurer Book Contest – Books Due January 31st

Officer Book Contest

All books are due to the Extension Office by: January 31stCompleted books can be dropped off during office hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Additional information can be found in the Member Handbook (p. 44).

For a copy of the rubric utilized to score the books, please visit: https://fairfield.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/member-resources-and-information and scroll to Officer Resources.

4-H Club Treasurer Book Contest- The Friendly Bremen Banking Center sponsors the annual contest. Prizes include CASH awards for you, the treasurer, not the club! To be eligible, you must complete your book and turn it in by the deadline. Employees of the bank will review the books and choose a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner. Resources are available on the website that may help you complete your role as treasurer. Please submit a stamped thank you note to the sponsor of this award with your entry for Jodi Motta, Vinton County National Bank, 521 E. Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130.

Things the judges look for:

  • Complete information, Neatness Club Roster
  • Record of Club Expenses & Receipts Checkbook Balancing/Reconciliation
  • Treasurer’s Annual Report Annual Audit Certificate
  • Financial Planning Meeting (Budget)

Resources available on our website:

  • Treasurer Budget Form Treasure Recommended Audit Procedures
  • Treasurer Responsibilities Treasurer Check Balancing Reconciliation Form
  • Treasurer Report Treasurer Yearly Summary