Month: August 2023

REMINDER: Teen Awards & Opportunities Workshop

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Apply for county and state achievement awards, scholarships, camps and conferences using the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. How do you know if you’re eligible?  If you are a current 4-H member who will have passed your 14th birthday (but not yet passed your 19th birthday) by January 1, 2024, you are considered to be eligible for these opportunities.  However, in order to compete for awards selection and recognition, you must complete and submit an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Form. Not sure how to get started or have you completed these forms in the past and would like help to make them better? Lisa will hold a Teen Awards & Opportunity Workshop on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 starting at 6:30pm at the Licking County Extension Office. Reach out to Lisa at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu to register!

Women in AG Webinars

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Join us on September 13, 2023, for the next session.

Are you Ready… Emergency Preparedness?

What could be considered an emergency on your farm? Are you, your family members, and your employees prepared to respond to small- and large-scale incidents when they unexpectedly appear? More than stocking a first aid kit, this session will provide checklists and templates to help you create a customized emergency plan for your property in the event you need to take action.

REMINDER: 4-H Committee Golf Outing – Golf Teams and Sponsors Needed!

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Save the Date! The Licking County 4-H Committee will hold their annual golf outing Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Raccoon Valley Golf Club in Granville. We hope to have lots of teams of golfers join us that day. The registration form can be found HERE.

We are also seeking corporate, hole, and door prize sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor, please complete the SPONSOR FORM and return to a 4-H Committee member or the Licking County Extension Office.

All proceeds from this event will support the Licking County 4-H Program.

 

MasterChef Junior is Seeking Youth to Apply to Compete

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MasterChef Junior is excited to share with you that the casting team is currently in search of kids nationwide, ages 8 -13 years, who have a passion for cooking and would like to compete for the coveted title of  MasterChef Junior.

Casting is happening NOW, so anyone interested in applying should do so right away! All interested candidates must have their parents submit an Application through our website at  www.masterchefjuniorcasting.com 

General Tips about the online form:

-It is best to fill out the form on a laptop or desktop computer

-It is free to apply

-Auditions are online

-Be prepared to upload a photo of your child where we can clearly see their smiling face. 🙂

-Copy your application before hitting “submit” should there be any error in transmission.

MRW Work Ethic Certification

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Employability Skills

In 2008, Mike Rowe created the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to launch a national PR campaign for skilled labor. When Mike started the foundation, he wanted to find a way to articulate the qualities he values most. He ended up writing the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, which stands for “Skill and Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo.” The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge consists of 12 statements that outline the importance of four pillars—work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.

Technical skills help you get the job, work ethic helps you keep the job.

The MRW Work Ethic Certification focuses on the 12 statements of the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge. Each statement has a story, and each story comes from Mike’s personal experience working with entrepreneurs and hardworking people across the country. Through this program, we break down the origin of each statement in 12 lessons and explore why we believe every student and worker can benefit from embracing this pledge, regardless of their job or skill set.

 

MRW Work Ethic Plan

Ohio 4-H is one of the first.

Ohio is one of the first 4-H programs to offer this opportunity to high school students in the nation! However, it didn’t start there. Since 2021, The Ohio State University ATI was among the first 20 colleges in the nation to offer the Work Ethic Certification, and the first in Ohio.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Virtual Course

Open to all Ohio high school youth.

Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 18 – October 4
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Must be able to attend all sessions.

Click here to register.

Registration is due September 8. Limited to 20 participants.

REMINDER: Teen Awards & Opportunities Workshop

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Apply for county and state achievement awards, scholarships, camps and conferences using the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. How do you know if you’re eligible?  If you are a current 4-H member who will have passed your 14th birthday (but not yet passed your 19th birthday) by January 1, 2024, you are considered to be eligible for these opportunities.  However, in order to compete for awards selection and recognition, you must complete and submit an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Form. Not sure how to get started or have you completed these forms in the past and would like help to make them better? Lisa will hold a Teen Awards & Opportunity Workshop on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 starting at 6:30pm at the Licking County Extension Office. Reach out to Lisa at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu to register!

Ohio State Fair Results for Non-Livestock Projects

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Congratulations to all of our Licking County 4-H members who won with their project work at the 2023 Ohio State Fair!

Clock Trophy: Top individual in the project.

Rachel Crego – The Global Gourmet

Kinsey Duzan – Shooting Sports: Shotgun

Shelby Heist – Shooting Sports: Rifle

Natalie Jungers – Teens on the Road to Financial Success

Kathryn Keller – Sundresses & Jumpers *Rising Star Award Finalist*

Lucy MacLaren – Shopping Savvy

Georgia McDaniel – Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Emily Reimer – Why Trees Matter

 

Outstanding of the Day: Top 20% in the project.

Aubrey Barger – Leadership Road Trip

Aubrey Barger – Shooting Sports: Archery

Mary Busic – Science Fun with Dairy Foods

Luke Crego – Let’s Bake Quick Breads

Lauren Dusthimer – Let’s Start Cooking

Bryce Henry – Crank It Up

James Keller – First Aid In Action

Natalie Lane – Makeover My Space

Hannah Lucas – Keeping Fit

Isabelle MacLaren – Sew Fun

Georgia McDaniel – Yeast Breads on the Rise

Aubrey Mincks – Self Determined: Natural Resources

Sophie Meyer – Sew Fun

Link Osborn – Magic of Electricity

Rebekah Prokop – Family History Treasure Hunt

Samantha Rayer – Next Level Photography

Emily Reimer – Snack Attack!

Kennedy Reimer – Geology: Can You Dig It?

Lydia Reimer – Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go!

Kelsey Slot – Look Great for Less

John Thompson – Explore the Outdoors

Photos from the Fair

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We were fortunate to have several photographers who worked throughout the fair to document the Junior Fair shows and events. Check out their links below to view and purchase pictures!

Equine:

Kylee Williams was our photographer for equine events during the Hartford Fair. You can find all photos posted online HERE. Just choose the Hartford Fair link at the top of the page and then select the event in which you are interested! MANY THANKS to Don and Marcie Williams for sponsoring one digital image per equine exhibitor – exhibitors are reminded to reach out to Kylee directly to select your chosen image.

Livestock:

Halee Ann Photography was our photographers for livestock events during the Hartford Fair. You can find all of the photos she and her colleagues took posted online HERE. The galleries are organized by species and then by show/event.

Royalty:

Karen Keller Photography took photos during the King and Queen Contest, including the introduction of our Commodity Royalty and our Prince and Princess of the Day participants. You can find all of her photos posted online HERE.