Wow, how the summer has flown by! From 4-H camp to the Lawrence County Fair and Ohio State Fair, the summer was packed with meaningful experiences and youth development milestones! The energy and dedication each of our 4-H members, families, and volunteers bring to their role clearly makes a lasting impact on our 4-H community and our OSU Extension, Lawrence County team and I are so thankful.
As we wrap up the year, it is time for reflection and your suggestions are welcomed. If you have ideas for the 2025-2026 4-H year, please send them to Rachael at fraley.171@osu.edu. Our 4-H and Livestock Committee will begin building our agendas around these suggestions so that all voices will be heard. Our committees start working on policy and procedure changes in September, so please submit your suggestions by September 1.
This time of year, we also get lots of inquiries about becoming a 4-H volunteer, starting a new 4-H club, or joining a committee. If you are interested in any of these, please visit:
- Become a 4-H Volunteer
- Start a 4-H Club
- Join a Committee: submit a letter of interest to Rachael by September 1, fraley.171@osu.edu. Committee members must also be a 4-H Volunteer.
4-HOnline Rollover & Enrollment: The 2024-2025 4-H year will close out of 4-HOnline on October 31st. All members, youth and volunteer, will become inactive and will need to re-enroll for the new year beginning November 1. Meetings for the 2025-2026 may also begin in November.
Lawrence County 4-H Teen Leader Applications are now available. 4-H and FFA members interested in junior fairboard, camp counseling, and or 4-H Carteens must apply by October 1st. Members must be 14 as of January 1, 2026. Application and more information can be found here: Teen Leader Application