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Officer Training Information is Posted!
Ohio 4-H Leadership Development Retreat at Camp Palmer!
OHIO 4-H LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RETREAT (hosted by the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council
When: April 12-13, 2024 (Friday early evening through Saturday afternoon – Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch provided)
Where: 4-H Camp Palmer
Who: 4-H youth ages 13-18 interested in strengthening existing leadership skills
*Great opportunity for Camp Counselor training hours, JFB members, club officers, etc. – ~5 hours of counselor training available
Cost: $40 (covers overnight stay at camp plus 3 meals and a 4-H SWAG item)
*Sponsored by the Sauder 4-H Career Development Fund!
What: Teens will participate in interactive and engaging activities related to leadership skills, teambuilding strategies, conflict management, and other life, career, and college readiness skills.
Registration opens March 1 and is due April 1 at www.go.osu.edu/tlcleadershipretreat.
Henry County Junior Fair Updates
As many of you know, our 2024 Henry County Fair will look a bit different this year as the Fair is transitioning to a new facility.
We do have a new update! The SFB and Livestock Sale Committee WILL be providing support buyers to BOTH small animal and large animal Market Projects.
Please take a few moments to review the video update – we also have a hard copy of the update for advisors to share with their club.
If you still have questions, please feel free to reach out to Morgan Parcher and she will do her best to answer your questions to the best of her abilities.
Thank you for your understanding.
Henry County Junior Fair – Update #3 [Support Buyers]
*Please note Grand & Reserve Champions are required to be harvested per ODA law.
Henry County Junior Fair – Update #2 [Specie-Specific Updates]
Henry County Junior Fair – Update #1 [Jr Fair Schedule & Facilities]
*Please disregard Bullet #2 as of 2/23/24=mp
May Community Service
4-H Open House
Be sure to join us THIS WEDNESDAY February 21 from 4:00-7:00pm for our OPEN HOUSE!
Returning families, new families and just about ANYONE is welcome to attend!
Our Jr. Leadership Club will be having a Free-Will Donation Bake Sale and be supporting this event!
Returning families can stop by & complete their 4-H Enrollment on-site!
Feel free to connect with our office with any questions!
Are you Living Healthy?
Check out some of the new Healthy Living projects this year!
Your Thoughts Matter
- Have you wondered what “mental health” really means? Investigate just how many people are affected by mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Be a part of the solution – this project is to promote understanding and action in our youth leaders!
- Advanced-level Project
- Feelings can be confusing. This project lets you explore what emotions are, how to express them, and how to react to them in a positive way. After this project, you’ll have tools and techniques to help you through most emotional situations.
- Beginner-level project
Relationships 101
- Relationships can be challenging. This project lets you explore different relationships and discover what makes each one healthy or unhealthy. After completing this project, you will have the necessary communication skills to effectively resolve conflicts.
- Intermediate-level project
- Who are you? What makes you unique? Find your superpowers and those of your family and friends! Discover your super future by exploring how to put your super skills to work! Have fun and learn about your self-identity.
- Beginner-level project
New to Henry County 4-H?
Be sure to visit our New Family Information Page!
Whether you plan to enroll your child in our Cloverbud program OR they will be a full-fledged 4-H member – there’s great information there for you to investigate!
Don’t forget to join us for our 4-H Open House on Wednesday February 21, 2024 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Emporium at 130 in Napoleon, Ohio!
Are you into STEM?
Are you into STEM – but our 4-H projects just aren’t what you’re looking for?
Don’t count out a Self-Determined Project! We have just added TWO awesome “Idea Starters” for Self-Determined, STEM style!
And while we’re talking about STEM, how about
If you like STEM, and you’re looking for a challenging project, check out our 509: Robotic Essentials project!
To complete this project, you can Rent out our Robotic Kits for a small fee to use with the project for the summer! Check THIS out for more information! We have 10 kits, so it will be first come- first served. The project requirements are found on page 29 of the Still-Project Handbook.
2024 4-H Open House
Join us on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2024 for our second-ever 4-H Open House!
Club Recruitment Toolkit:
- The purpose of this event is for non-4-H families to connect with the 4-H program and to seek out a club that work best for their household. We offer fun 4-H activities for the kids to participate in while our advisors and facilitators answer questions.
- New Recruit Flyer (Meeting information please complete & send to Morgan – you can also send your own!)
- Is your Club taking new members? (<please complete this VERY SHORT survey & let us know!)
- iPads will be on site for families to enroll or re-enroll at this event (so your current 4-H families can come too!)
- Our Jr Leadership Club will be hosting a Bake Sale during the program
- Last year, we were so thankful for the advisors that participated! We’re allowing more space for you to have a spot & meet with families to discuss your club! Some clubs brought candy or promotional items to help parents “remember” who they were talking to! Bring your ideas and connect with some fantastic families!