Please find attached a flyer and image for you to promote the 2023 Ohio 4-H State Virtual Officer Training on Feb 27 from 7-8:30 pm. The flyer will ask people to go to https://ohio4h.org/officerresources to register for a session.
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 It becomes a historical document to that accurately records the club’s income and expenses, and shows that the club is in good financial standing.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 It becomes a historical document to be enjoyed for years to come as individuals review it with fondness and memories.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.
Are you a Treasurer or Secretary for your 4-H Club? Make sure to turn in your officer book to the Extension Office (831 College Ave, Suite D, Lancaster). Records should be completed through October 31st, 2022.
Awards will be given to the top 3 treasurer and top 3 secretary books. These cash awards are given directly to the member for their officer book!
Want more information? Check out your 4-H Member Handbook (p. 15) or ask your advisor!
Home study link for all officer positions (this course uses the same materials from the statewide webinar)
Additional Officer Resources: ohio4h.org/officerresources
Ohio 4-H will be hosting a statewide virtual 4-H Club Officer Training on April 6, 2022 from 7-8:30 pm. A list of officers for the breakout sessions is on the flyer and in the registration link. An “other” option is included on the registration link for those officer positions that are are listed in the box.
Date: April 6, 2022
Registration Link: https://go.osu.edu/officer
Registration Deadline: March 30, 2022
This is a great youth leadership opportunity to note in your 4-H project/record books and award forms!
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 2021 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.
Are you a Treasurer or Secretary for your 4-H Club? Make sure to turn in your officer book to the Extension Office (831 College Ave, Suite D, Lancaster). Records should be completed through October 31st, 2021. Given the deadline falls on the weekend, books must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1st.
Awards will be given to the top 3 treasurer and top 3 secretary books. These cash awards are given directly to the member for their officer book!
Want more information? Check out your 4-H Member Handbook (p. 15) or ask your advisor!
New resources are available to use with your 4-H clubs for 2021. These are quick guides that offer information on the importance of campaigning for club offices, officer position description, and tips for holding elections. You can also visit: https://ohio4h.org/officerresources to find all of the officer books as well.
Check out these great new items:
Congratulations to our members who participated in 2020 Secretary’s Book Contest. Each book was reviewed by the judges according to the approved rubric and received stars and placings accordingly. Those members who placed received a monetary prize that was sent to them. Each member did a good job with their book and should be proud of their hard work.
Here are the results of the 2020 Secretary’s Book Contest:
| 1st Place | Stephanie Bowers | Sewing Shefs | 3 Star |
| 2nd Place | Annie Deyo | Rough Riders | 2 Star |
| 3rd Place | Evelyn Hill | Shooting Stars | 2 Star |
| Morgan Cowdrey | Amanda Work and Win | 1 Star | |
| Henry Hoisington | Wild About Animals | 1 Star | |
| Kansas Rhymer | AC Extreme 4-Hers | 1 Star | |
| Katelynn Lykins | Carroll Country | 1 Star |
Congratulations to our members who participated in 2020 Treasurer’s Book Contest. Each book was reviewed by the judges according to the approved rubric and received placings accordingly. Those members who placed received a monetary prize that was sent to them. Each member did a good job with their book and should be proud of their hard work.
Here are the results of the 2020 Treasurer’s Book Contest:
| 1st Place | Sofia Gugliemotto | Rough Riders |
| 2nd Place | Luke Chapman | Bloomin’ Clovers |
| Megan Tooill | AC Extreme 4-H’ers |