Ace of Clubs 4-H Club along with several other local community partners will host Doug Tallamy, author, professor, and ecologist, as he shares his work and research highlighting the importance of using native plant species to protect and re-establish habitat biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem. The talk will take place on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Swasey Chapel on Denison’s campus promptly at 7:00 PM. Parking is available in the underground parking garage at Slater Hall or in the Swasey Chapel parking lot. Space is limited – Please REGISTER each guest who plans to attend.
Month: November 2022
2023 Camp Counselor Application Available
The application to be a Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor for 2023 is now available! 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp will take place on June 3, 2023 and 4-H Summer Camp will take place June 17-21, 2023. Applicants must be 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 to be eligible to apply.
2023 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): https://go.osu.edu/2023CounselorApplication
- Application is due by January 6, 2023.
- Follow the link above to the application. You’ll complete your responses, read the Standards of Behavior and Camp Counselor Contract, and then both you and parent will electronically sign your application. The application can be completed easily on a computer or mobile device.
- NEW APPLICANTS: Once you have completed your application, please reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to schedule your interview. Interviews will be held on January 17, 2023.
2023 Camp Counselor Reference Form: https://go.osu.edu/2023CounselorReference
- Please note, this link can be shared with your reference contacts. They will then follow the link to a survey, and complete their feedback about your skills and abilities, and submit online.
- ALL APPLICANTS: Please remember that we must receive at least two reference forms on your behalf…
Please reach out to Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) or Adrienne Anderson (anderson.1410@osu.edu) with questions.
Giving Tuesday
You are part of a special 4-H community. As volunteers, alumni, and supporters, you have the power to change the lives of youth across Ohio by providing them with opportunities to inspire curiosity, fuel adventure, develop lifelong skills, and grow into true leaders. During this giving season, reflect on what 4-H has done for you and others you know. Would you consider donating to help ensure this program continues to grow and thrive for future generations? A gift to Ohio 4-H is an investment in our youth and in our community’s future. Please consider giving to Licking County’s 4-H funds at ohio4h.org/countydonation.
Market Steer and Heifers Weigh-In for 2023
Members who are planning to take a Market Steer or Heifer project to the Hartford Fair in 2023 must bring their animal(s) to the Tagging / Weigh-In on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Tagging / Weigh-in will take place from 8:00am to 11:00am that day in the west end of Grubb Arena at the Hartford Fairgrounds. Youth planning to bring steers or heifers to the weigh-in MUST pre-register their animals online by NO LATER THAN 1:00pm on Friday, December 9, 2022 at: go.osu.edu/2023HartfordWeighIn.
Additional information on showing Market Steer/Heifer at the Hartford Fair, as well as the Ohio State Fair (including information on DNA packets) can be found HERE.
Please be sure to review all information to insure you don’t miss any dates/requirements!
Speak Up, Speak Out Virtual SPIN Club
Speak Up, Speak Out is a virtual SPIN Club for youth grades 6-12, who want to improve their public speaking skills and overcome any fears of public speaking. Participants will learn basic speaking skills and the importance of effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
When: Tuesdays – January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7m 21
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
The SPIN club will be held online via Zoom and is free to participants.
Interested? Visit go.osu.edu/23speakupspinclub to register.
2022 Achievement and Awards Night Results
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2022 Licking County 4-H Achievement and Awards Night on Thursday, November 17th. We were so happy to celebrate our youth and volunteers for this year. Please take the time to see who all we celebrated!
2022 Achievement and Awards Night Program
2022 Achievement and Awards Night Results
2022 Licking County Friend of 4-H Recipients:
Beth Rowley
TrueCore Federal Credit Union
REMINDER: 2022 Club Financial Documents due soon!
Attention Advisors! Please remember that all clubs must turn in a Yearly Financial Summary by December 1st each year. If your has not completed their financial summary for this year, please be sure that that is on your schedule to do and turn in before December 1, 2022. You can find the financial summary on the Club Resource Book Supplemental Materials page under the Advisor Resources tab on our website. There are three different versions that you can use depending on what works best for you. You should have also received a print copy in your club packet that you received at the beginning of the year, or we have print copies available at the office if you need one.
Please also remember that we have a NEW Yearly Financial Review document that should be completed annually as well. You can find this form just below the Yearly Financial Summary at the page linked above. If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to review the requirements and recommendations and then form a Financial Review Committee to complete the review before December 1, 2022.
Because 4-H clubs are nonprofit and held to the standards of the Internal Revenue Service 501c3 determination, it is important that the finances for each club and group go through an audit. This practice of auditing protects the club and the treasurer themselves. Each 4-H Club / Committee should conduct a yearly financial review and may use internal or external audits (or emergency audit when needed). It is recommended to have an annual / yearly financial review, internal audit once every three years, and an external audit conducted at least once every six years.
We know you may have questions, so please do reach out with questions as we are happy to help.
REMINDER: 4-H Achievement Night
We are excited to recognize our members and advisors at the annual Licking County 4-H Achievement Night. Email invites went out to all advisors and those members who will be recognized at the event. If you received an email, please be sure to RSVP at the link in the email if you plan to attend.
PLEASE NOTE: The boulevard entrance (the entrance we typically use) into the building is closed. The parking lots are open, but everyone will need to enter the building at the front entrance. There will be event parking signs out directing people to park in Entrance #4 in the first few rows toward the road as this will be the closest you will be able to park. You will then need to walk across to the front door and enter there.
Ace of Clubs 4-H Club to host Doug Tallamy
Ace of Clubs 4-H Club along with several other local community partners will host Doug Tallamy, author, professor, and ecologist, as he shares his work and research highlighting the importance of using native plant species to protect and re-establish habitat biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem. The talk will take place on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Swasey Chapel on Denison’s campus promptly at 7:00 PM. Parking is available in the underground parking garage at Slater Hall. Space is limited – Please REGISTER each guest who plans to attend.
REMINDER: 2023 Food and Fashion Board Applications Due
The application for the 2023 Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board is due by November 15, 2022. To be eligible to apply, members must at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2022. They must have completed a 4-H food or clothing project in 2022 and plan to complete a 4-H food or clothing project in 2022. Members serve in a leadership role to support the food and clothing project areas. Members will plan and host workshops, help with judging, plan and run the style revue, and host other events to support our Licking County 4-H members. The application is due by Interviews will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 3:00-4:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm. Please reach out to Adrienne Anderson (anderson.1410@osu.edu) to schedule and interview time.
