Month: September 2024

2025 Camp Counselor Application

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2025 Camp Counselor Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for Summer Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp! Applications and reference forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024! Interviews will be held for new candidates on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

2025 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): Go.osu.edu/2025CounselorApplication

  • 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.
  • Application is due by Friday, December 6, 2024.
  • NEW APPLICANTS: Once you have completed your application, please reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to schedule your interview.

2025 Camp Counselor Reference Form: Go.osu.edu/2025CounselorReference

  • 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…

REMINDER: Teen Achievement Awards Forms and Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship DUE

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The 2024 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet as well as the 2024 Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship Packet are now available. Both forms can be found on the Teen Opportunities page of the website. Achievement Awards forms and the 4-H Committee Scholarship are due to the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, October 4, 2024. By completing the Achievement Awards forms, members have the opportunity to be recognized for their comprehensive project work and leadership activities and can be chosen to represent Licking County at the state level competition. Applicants are also eligible to apply for state trips/camps and other opportunities through this process. Members must be at least 14 (as of 01/01/2025) in order to be eligible for this process. Please reach out to Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) with questions or for help with the process.

 

We’re Hiring! Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator

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Come work with us!

Our office is looking to fill a part-time (30 hours) Master Gardener Volunteer Coorinator position. Licking County has a very active and enthusiastic group of Master Gardener Volunteers to work with. If you, or anyone you know is interested, you can read more about the position and apply by visiting: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Satellite-Campus/Extension-Educators-Coordinator-3–Horticulture—Licking-County_R115005-1

Those who are already Ohio State University employees or students can search for the job in Workday using the code R115005.

Responsible for coordinating the Licking County Master Gardener program. Must be able to organize and coordinate activities of a large volunteer organization. Responsible for maintaining, recruiting, orienting and training volunteers. Previous teaching experience and knowledge of horticulture highly desired. Must be able to work with diverse clientele. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as be a member of a team setting.

Requirements: High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

The pay range for this profile is $16.49 – $21.69/hourly. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. Based on position type and eligibility. 

4-H Tractor Clubs for 2024-2025

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Licking County 4-H Tractor Clubs are starting up for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about large equipment, engines, petroleum power, and ATVs in a hands-on, experiential setting. Youth ages 14 and older can complete the Tractor Operator’s Certification Program which will allow them to operate large equipment on family farms or as an employee. Licking County has two tractor clubs. Review the flyer HERE or below to see when/where each club meets and who to contact to join.

Gift Card Drive for Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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Let’s put our “Hands to Larger Service” as we partner with Karis’ Cause to collect gift cards for patients and their families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital this holiday season. We are requesting $10 gift cards. Gift cards can be brought to the 2024 4-H Achievement Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024 or dropped off to the Licking County Extension Office by Thursday, November 21st.

Suggested gift cards:

  • Restaurants – Panera, Subway, and Tim Hortons are located in or near the hospital and are great options. Other restaurant cards are also appreciated.
  • Walmart
  • Target
  • Kroger
  • CVS
  • Amazon
  • Door Dash
  • Starbucks

Jolly Pets & Horsemen’s Pride Product Innovation Contest for Ohio 4-H

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Calling all creative minds of Ohio’s 4-H members! Jolly Pets and Horsemen’s Pride are excited to announce a unique opportunity for young innovators passionate about pets and equines. We’re hosting a Product Innovation Contest where you can showcase your ideas for new dog and/or equine products.

Guidelines:

1. Eligibility: Open to all 4-H program members.

2. Categories: Participants can submit ideas for dog products, equine products, or both.

3. Submission Requirements: 

– Detailed description of the product idea.

– Potential benefits and features of the product.

– Any sketches, diagrams, or prototypes (if available).

– Explanation of how the product addresses a specific need or improves the life of pets or horses.

– Originality of product, cannot be something that already exists.

– Optional: A short video presentation/photos or sketches (not mandatory but encouraged).

– Deadline: September 21, 2024

4. Judging Criteria: 

– Creativity and Innovation: How original and inventive is the product idea?

– Practicality: Is the product feasible to manufacture and market?

– Impact: Will the product positively impact the lives of dogs, horses, or their owners?

– Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness of the submission.

5. Prize: 

– The winning product idea(s) will be chosen for production by Jolly Pets and/or Horsemen’s Pride.

– The submitter(s) of the chosen product(s) will receive a $1,500 scholarship prize each.

– Additionally, winners will have the opportunity to work with our product development team to further refine their ideas and see them come to life.

Submit your product ideas at: https://jollypets.com/pages/product-innovation-contest?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2KDhq2DsyV1B67HxWv_WCvOAzK1kvqh1f5Iq8GOVC17rnx55RpialoU3k_aem__l-lt-cllILlTcL_bj5Crw

If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Carissa Kehr CKehr@jollypets.com or Chris Temple ctemple@jollypets.com

 

Carving New Ideas Camp at 4-H Camp Ohio

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Carving New Ideas (CNI) is a camping opportunity that focuses on critical thinking and program facilitation for 4-H members in grades 8-12. The workshop is held at the scenic 4-H Camp Ohio in St. Louisville, Ohio. Campers develop their leadership skills while making new friends from across Ohio and participating in fun activities. Camp counselors are college students at The Ohio State University. Adult staff members providing risk management, nursing services, and meals are staff and volunteers from Franklin County 4-H.

Registration Fee: $95.00 (includes t-shirt and all meals)

Check-in: Friday, November 22, 2024, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Check-out: Sunday, November 24, 2024, 10:00am

Registrations can be completed by visiting go.osu.edu/CNI. All registrations are due by October 31, 2024.

2025 Hartford Fair Board Application

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Come be a part of the team! The application for the 2025 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board is now available HERE. Completed applications must be turned in by November 15, 2024. Applicants must be age 14 as of 01/01/2025 to apply for the junior fair board. Interviews will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Licking County Extension Office. Once you have submitted your application, please call our office at 740-670-5315 to schedule your interview.

 

2025 Food and Fashion Board Applications

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The application for the 2025 Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board now available and is due by November 15, 2024. To be eligible to apply, members must at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2025. Members are NOT required to take a foods or clothing project in the current year that they are serving on the board, but should show an interested in 4-H foods and clothing projects and have taken those projects at some point during the 4-H career. Members will 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 5, 2024 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.