4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program reaching 240,000 youth in Ohio. With 23 clubs from which to chose from,  800  youth enrolled in Henry County 4-H in 2022. Ohio 4-H saw an increase of 3% at the club member level with a 17% increase at the Cloverbud level.

All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication, and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics.

Ohio 4-H membership is based on a child’s age AND grade as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Our Cloverbud Program is for youth 5 years of age AND enrolled in Kindergarten. Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 years old AND in the 3rd grade. Any youth is age 9 or above is eligible for project membership, regardless of age level. Membership requires enrollment in an authorized Ohio 4-H club or group under the direction of an OSU Extension professional or an approved adult volunteer. A youth’s membership ends December 31st of the year he or she turns 19.

Henry County 4-H completes enrollment through an online system called 4-HOnline. New enrollments will open the First week of January and will be accepted through March 15th. For more 4-H-related Resources, please see below – our enrollment resources will become available at the beginning of January.

But what if I’ve never been a part of Henry County 4-H? – That’s ok! Many of our clubs begin meeting in January/February of the new year. We encourage new families to use our 4-H Club List to reach out to an advisor to express your interest! Our club advisors are excited to have you join our program and should be able to let you know when their club meetings will begin.

For more information, please contact Morgan Parcher, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development at 419-592-0806; or by e-mail at parcher.6@osu.edu.

You can also learn more about all OSU Extension 4-H Youth Development programs at http://ohio4h.org.

Henry County 4-H Club List

2022 Ohio 4-H Family Guide

Please email Morgan Parcher at parcher.6@osu.edu with any questions! Our meeting times will be released on Monday next week!

If you missed the deadline to submit your Livestock Sale Buyer’s Thank You’s – We are still receiving them, so be sure to submit them ASAP!

We have a few businesses that have yet to pay the committee – but as soon as they do, you’ll be sent a check! So far, this is one of the best years we’ve had as far as receiving checks from our buyers & our Thank You’s from our exhibitors – so Bravo!

Continue to keep in mind that OSU Extension is simply passing this information onto our exhibitors. ANY & ALL questions need to go to the Livestock Sale Committee – please keep in mind the committee is made up of VOLUNTEERS who also have full-time jobs. Please be courteous & understanding that some requests & questions may take some time!

We thank you for your cooperation & patience! Send proof of your thank you’s to: henrylsc@googlegroups.com

New to the Blog: Keep an eye out on the latest “tab” – We have added a “Teen Opportunities” tab. If youth memebers are interested in becoming involved with more 4-H-related programs, this is where they should be checking! I’m working on updating forms & information as we speak! Feel free to reach out with any questions in the meantime!

2022 Henry County 4-H Recognition Program

Date: Sunday September 11, 2022

Place: Henry County Fairgrounds – AgHall

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Join us for fun, food fellowship & our final program recognition for 2022!

Cookie kits to keep little ones entertained ~ Ice Cream for the big kids to enjoy ~ Awards throughout the program’s year!

Join us ~

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11th, 2022 for our 2022 Henry County 4-H Program Recognition Day!

When: 2:00-4:00pm

Where: Henry County Fairgrounds – AgHall

Join us for our year-end “round-up.” Cookie Kits will be available to keep little ones occupied during the program! We do ask if you plan on attending Recognition Day – please complete this simple survey: CLICK HERE to be redirected. Year-end awards will be given for…

• Honor Club
• Honor Members
• Top Officers
• 4-H Members
• 4-H Volunteers
• Outstanding Livestock Interviewers
• Outstanding Overall Project Winners
• Merit of Achievement Winners
• And much, much more!

EVERYONE should have received your Individual Sales Reports.

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS – PLEASE direct them to the Livestock Sale Committee! OSU Extension does not handle the generation of these reports OR any financial questions. Please contact the Livestock Sale Committee via email with questions at: HenryLSC@googlegroups.com

Thank You Note Protocol:

• You are REQUIRED to send Thank You Notes to your Sale Buyers.
• Please complete these buyer thank-you notes! (if you completed your 4-H book correctly, you may already have an example ready!)
• THEN– Submit a single picture of the thank you notes in their envelopes. Be sure they are addressed & stamped to each buyer (group together in one photo > see the photo attachment for reference)
• Send this photo NO LATER than SEPTEMBER 15TH to: HenryLSC@googlegroups.com
• Exhibitor Livestock Sale Checks will be mailed to each member as the Thank You Note Confirmation picture is received & provided that the buyer/s have paid their bill

Feel free to contact us with any questions & we will do our best to help you!

~Morgan & Emily