4-H

Achievement Awards Forms and Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship

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Calling all 4-H members who will be 4-H ages 14-18 in 2020! It’s time to complete your 4-H Achievement Awards Forms. What is an achievement awards form? It’s a bit like your 4-H resume: a summary of your involvement and accomplishments throughout your 4-H career. By filling out and turning in your awards forms, you will be eligible to win special awards, trips and opportunities through the county and state 4-H programs. The top winner in the state for each project category is invited to attend the National Club Congress, which is the highest honor a 4-H member can receive. We’ve had many Licking County 4-H members attend, will the next one be YOU?

It can be a little overwhelming the first (and maybe even the second) time you fill out your awards forms. To help with that, there are some workshops coming up that can help you better understand the process.

Saturday, September 14, 2019 – 6:00-8:00pm – Nationwide & Farm Bureau Ohio 4-H Center – RSVP by September 9 (video Zoom option available) – Informational Flyer

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – 6:00pm – Licking County Extension Office – RSVP by September 16 – Informational Flyer

These workshop are both geared toward those who have never done awards forms before or those who would like help improving upon what they’ve done in the past.

All forms (both PDF and Word Documents) can be found on the Member Resources page here. Completed forms are due to the Extension Office by 4:30pm on Friday, October 18, 2019! Forms MUST have your advisor’s signature.

For those members who are currently high school seniors or higher and were actively enrolled in 4-H in Licking County for 2019, you are eligible to apply for the Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship. Please review the application here for a full list of requirements. Please note: you must complete both the Achievement Awards Form and the Scholarship Application in order to be eligible for the scholarship.

For questions about the Achievement Awards Forms, please contact Lisa McCutcheon at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu.

Teen Interest Inventory

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If you are a Licking County 4-H member who will be 4-H age 14-18 in 2020, you should have received an email that invited you to complete the Teen Interest Inventory. In case the email didn’t make it to you, here is another chance for you to complete the Teen Interest Inventory.

We have many exciting opportunities available specifically for teens for the 2020 4-H year. Since most clubs don’t meet much, if at all, during the fall and winter, it can be easy to miss deadlines. To help you keep up on these opportunities, we ask that you please complete the Teen Interest Inventory. By completing the Teen Interest Inventory, it let’s us know which opportunities that you are interested in so that we can send you the information specific to those opportunities when it becomes available. For instance, if you mark that you are interested in becoming a camp counselor, we will send you a link to the application along with other information once it becomes available so that you don’t miss the chance to apply! This interest inventory is not a commitment to applying for the opportunities you select, it is just a way to let us know to send you more information.

In the past, we’ve sent out a paper that we asked to fill out and send back in. To make it easier this year, we’re doing an online survey. You can easily fill it out in just a few minutes from a computer or mobile device and you don’t have to worry about getting the form back to us!

The teen opportunities are listed below. Once you have reviewed them and know which ones you are interested in, please follow this link to complete the survey: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efGY3vSXCfvJuId.  Please complete the survey before it closes on Monday, September 30, 2019.

TEEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2020

Food & Fashion Board – Must be 14 years old as of 01/01/20. Serve as a member of the county Food & Fashion Board and actively participate in planning, organizing, and implementing nutrition/fashion related activities. These may include club visits, planning & implementing the Style Revue and assisting with additional food or fashion-related workshops. Deadline for application is September 20th. Applications will be posted at http://licking.osu.edu (4-H Youth Development / Member Resources).  Interviews will be held Thursday, October 3rd.

Junior Fair Board – Must be 15 years old as of 01/01/20. Serve as member of Hartford Junior Fair Board while planning, organizing, and implementing the Junior Fair program.  A minimum of seven trainings will be held in addition to attending the Junior Fair Conference in Columbus on Saturday, January 4th. Deadline for application is November 15th. Applications will be posted at www.licking.osu.edu (4-H Youth Development / Member Resources). Interviews will be held on Saturday, December 7th, with all members required to attend an orientation meeting on Monday, December 16th (tentative).

4-H Summer Camp Counselor – Must be between 14 and 19 years of age. These teens will serve in a leadership capacity during June 13-17, 2020 camp for youth ages 9-15. A minimum of 9 training sessions will be held with counselors also attending Camp Counselors Workshop (April 17-18).  Camp counselor applications are due December 20, 2019. Applications will be posted at www.licking.osu.edu (4-H Youth Development / Camp Opportunities). Interviews will be held January 7, 2020.

4-H Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor – Must be between 14 and 19 years of age. These teens will assist in planning and facilitating day camp program on Saturday, June 6th for children who are five to eight years old. Cloverbud Day Camp counselor applications are due December 20, 2019. Applications will be posted  at www.licking.osu.edu (4-H Youth Development / Camp Opportunities). Interviews will be held January 7, 2020.

4-H CARTEENS Facilitator – Must be at least 15 years of age. Peer-led traffic safety program conducted the first Thursday of every month in conjunction with the county Juvenile Court. Teens prepare for and present driver education program and assist with various special projects related to driver safety.

Materials and Awards to Be Picked Up From the Extension Office

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There are several awards, project books, and other items that were not claimed at camp, the Hartford Fair or the Ohio State Fair. Please check through this list to see if you have something to pick up at the Extension Office. Advisors, please also look through the list to see if you have a club packet to pick up. Also, if you see one of your members has an item to pick up, please follow up with that member to make sure they know it is here.

Member Materials to be Picked Up…

  • Montgomery Adkins (Modern 4-H Club) – 4-H Camp Bank Envelop with Money
  • Albree Ashbrook (Modern 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Dixie Ashbrook (Modern 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Elisabeth Baker (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Dairy Skillathon Ribbon & Cash Award
  • Alexis Bailey (Equi-Sports 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Aubrey Barger (Helping Hands 5-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Ellie Boggs (Purity Livestock 4-H Club) – 4-H Camp Bank Envelope with Money
  • Josie Bowers (Buttons & Bakers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Joseph Bracaloni (Boots & Country Roots 4-H Club) – State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Miles Brown (Leaders & Learners 4-H Club) – State Fair Marketing Score Sheet & Ribbon
  • Eli Busic (Helping Hands 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Rosette
  • Sarah Canterbury (Backyard Farmers 4-H Club) – 4-H Camp Water Bottle
  • Lainey Caton (Mystic Manes 4-H Club) – Hartford Fair Horse Department Plaque
  • Madi Corsi (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Market Hog Book
  • Rachel Crego (Rocky Fork Jr Livestock 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Reagan Crites (Shear Genius 4-H Club) – Foods Project Photo Album
  • Darian Dick (Modern 4-H Club) – Photography Project Display Board
  • Annie Franks (Cream of the Crop 4-H Club) – Market Hog Project Book
  • Alicia Graham (Valley Traditions 4-H Club) – Goat Project Book
  • Alicia Graham (Valley Traditions 4-H Club) – Dairy Feeder Showmanship Rosette
  • Erika Grum (Dream Achievers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Rosette
  • Kodie Hazen (Valley Traditions 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair STEM Day Judging Score Sheet
  • Jenna Hochanadel (Cream of the Crop 4-H Club) – Market Hog Project Book
  • Braydon Holland (Helping Hands 4-H Club) – State Fair Marketing Score Sheet & Ribbon
  • Kylie Holman (Dream Achievers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Skillathon Ribbon
  • Sadie Holman (Dream Achievers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Skillathon Ribbon
  • Gabby Hupp (Country Clovers 4-H Club) – Dairy Skillathon Ribbon
  • Brenna Hurst (Horse & Hound 4-H Club) – Brush and Shoes / Sandals left at 4-H Camp
  • Madilyn Johnson (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club – Poultry Poster Contest Medallion
  • Henry Keller (Modern 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Ribbon and Scoresheet
  • Jerin Lacy (Valley Traditions 4-H Club) – Breeding Rabbit Project Book
  • Brooke Lemert (4-Ever Friends 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Clock Trophy & Rosette
  • Brooke Lemert (4-Ever Friends) – Ohio State Fair Dog Judging Score Sheet
  • Izzie McIntire (American Traditions 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Rosette
  • Daniel McNeal (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Market Hog Project Book
  • Lucas McNeal (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Market Hog Project Book
  • Lucas McNeal (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Junior Fair ID Card
  • Peyton Miller (Cream of the Crop 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Kaylee Mitro (Leaders & Learners 4-H Club) – State Fair Marketing Score Sheet & Ribbon
  • Samantha Mitro (Leaders & Learners 4-H Club – State Fair Marketing Score Sheet & Ribbon
  • Adalynn Moline (4-U 4-H Club) – Breeding Rabbit Project Book
  • Hayden Morgenstern (Dream Achievers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheets
  • Alethea Myers (Patchwork Pals 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Dog Judging Score Sheet
  • Avery Nagel (Leaders & Learners 4-H Club) – 4-H Camp Bank Envelope with Money
  • Gene Needles (No Limits 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Rosette
  • Kathryn Nicks (Buttons & Bakers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Dylan Osborn (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Market Lamb Project Book
  • Michaela Owens (Buttons & Bakers 4-H Club – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Zion Park (National Roaders 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Ashley Purvis (4-Ever Friends) – Ohio State Fair STEM Judging Score Sheet
  • Abigail Redman (4-U 4-H Club) – Breeding Rabbit Project Book
  • Josie Redman (4-U 4-H Club) – Breeding Rabbit Project Book
  • Josie Redman (4-U 4-H Club) – Market Rabbit Project Book
  • Ruthie Redman (4-U 4-H Club) – Poultry Project Book
  • Alexis Reimer (4-Ever Friends) – Ohio State Fair STEM Judging Score Sheet
  • Andrew Richard (Country At Heart 4-H Club) – Natural Resources Skillathon Rosette
  • Landon Ricketts (Purity Livestock 4-H Club) – Fishing Project Display Board
  • Taylor Rhymer (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Market Hog Project Book
  • Charlie Sagar (American Traditions 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair STEM Judging Score Sheet
  • Elizabeth Santa (Pups & Pals 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Dog Judging Score Sheets
  • Debby “Eli” Schlabach (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Market Rabbit Project Book
  • Samuel Schlabach (Licking Valley Raiders 4-H Club) – Rabbit Poster Contest Medallion
  • Sydney Schlatter (Goats R Us 4-H Club) – Goat Barn Good Housekeeping Award
  • Gracie Stoltz (Croton Critters & Creations 4-H Club) – State Fair Self Determined Judging Sheets
  • Josiah Walden (American Traditions 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair STEM Judging Score Sheet
  • Brianna Ward (Classic Clovers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Abby Warner (Classic Clovers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Foods Judging Score Sheet
  • Lainey Westfall (Granville Gals & Pals 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Rosette
  • Haylan Wise (PACA 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Dog Judging Score Sheet
  • Joshua Wittman (Country Clovers 4-h Club – Making the Cut Book / Binder / Stool / Ribbons
  • Frieda Zirille (Buttons & Bakers 4-H Club) – Ohio State Fair Awards Form (MCE Award)

 

Items that May Belong to Members from Delaware and Knox:

  • Kate Coake (Kountry Kritters) – Pet Rabbit Project Book
  • Gwennan Ellis (___) – Rabbit Poster Contest Medallion
  • Eliana Jackson (___) – 4-H Camp Bank Envelope with Money
  • Kaylee Jennings (___) – Ohio State Fair Skillathon Ribbon
  • Julius McLaughlin (Delaware County) – Dairy Skillathon Ribbon
  • Jillian Salmon (___) – Poultry Skillathon Medallion
  • Zack Weckman (___) – Poultry Skillathon Medallion

 

Club Materials to be Picked Up by Advisor(s)…

  • All Creatures 4-H Club – Club Packet
    • Officer Training School – Club Award (Gavel)
  • Country Clovers 4-H Club – Club Packet
    • Three Cloverbud Books that were ordered, charge already paid
  • Cream of the Crop 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Goats R Us 4-H Club – Club Packet
    • Laney McLaughlin – Skillathon Record Book Basket
    • Lori Lee – Miscellaneous Booth Decorations from 4-H Center
  • Hooves, Paws & Claws 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Jersey Farmers 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Kountry Kritters 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Muddie Buddies 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Purity Livestock 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Utica Tractor 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Panther Country 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Pups & Pals 4-H Club – Club Packet
  • Showstoppers 4-H Club
    • Howe Family (Showstoppers 4-H Club) – Electrical Cord from 4-H Center
  • Valley Traditions 4-H Club – Club Packet

Junior Shooting Sports Camp

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The Licking County 4-H Committee will be choosing two 4-H members, who will be between the ages of nine and twelve as of January 1st, 2020, to participate in State 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp. State 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp is a residential camp, and will be held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio June 26-28, 2020. The application can be found here and is due to the Extension Office by Friday, October 18, 2019.

Do YOU Want to Be a 4-H Advisor?

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The application to apply to be a 4-H Advisor in Licking County is now available. Applications are due to the Licking County Extension Office by February 1, 2020. If you are joining an existing club, you must have the organizational advisor’s signature for the club you are joining. If you are planning to start a new club, we ask that you have your advisor application turned in by December 15, 2019 so that we can begin the process of starting your club. The Advisor Application can be found here.

2020 Food & Fashion Board Application

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Applications are available for those interested in applying for the 2020 Food and Fashion Board. Applicants must be at least 14 years old as of 01/01/20. They must have completed a food or clothing project in 2019 and plan to enroll and complete a food or clothing project in 2020. Members of the board are responsible for the planning and running of events related to 4-H food and clothing projects such as the Style Revue, judging, workshops and other events. The application can be found here is due to the Extension Office by 4:30pm on Friday, September 20, 2019. Interviews will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 by appointment at the Extension Office. Please call the Extension Office at 740.670.5315 to schedule an interview time.

2020 Hartford Junior Fair Board Application

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The application for the 2020 Hartford Independent Fair Junior Fair Board is now available. Applicants must be at least 15 years old (as of 01/01/20) and will enroll to be a junior exhibitor at the 2020 Hartford Independent Fair. Applications are due by Friday, November 15, 2019 to the Licking County OSU Extension Office. Interviews will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The application can be found here.

2020 Licking County 4-H Tractor Club Meetings Starting Soon

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The 2020 Licking County 4-H Tractor Clubs will both start meeting on Monday, October 7, 2019.

Youth ages 9 to 18 can . . .
• Learn more about large equipment, engines, petroleum power, and ATVs, in a hands-on, experiential setting.
• Complete the Tractor Operator’s Certification Program (youths age 14 and older) allowing operation of large equipment on family farms or as an employee
• Qualify for the 2020 Ohio State Fair Tractor Day event

Information about Tractor Clubs along with contact information can be found here.

REMINDER: Honor Club Applications Due

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Is your club an Honor Club? Clubs can be recognized as an Honor Club (either Bronze, Silver, or Gold) at the 4-H Fall Achievement Night in November by filling out and turning in the Honor Club Application to the Extension Office. Honor Club status depends on the number of points each club earns based on the involvement of their members in activities that occurred throughout the year. Applications are due September 1st, however, since that is on a Sunday this year and the office is closed on Monday, we will still accept applications through on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Applications can be dropped off to the office by 4:30pm that day, faxed to 740.670.5317, or scanned in and emailed to either Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) or Adrienne (anderson.1410@osu.edu). The application does require the signature of the club’s president, so please allow time to make that connection.

REMINDER: 2019 Licking County 4-H Committee Golf Outing

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The Licking County 4-H Committee will be hosting the annual 4-H Golf Outing on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The outing will take place at The Links at Echo Springs Golf Course in Johnstown. The cost is $60 per person and includes 18 holes with cart, beverages, and a steak dinner from Wendy’s Wagon. There will also be door prizes and a raffle. All money raised from this event will be used for academic scholarships, camp scholarships, trip and award sponsorships and other needs of the Licking County 4-H Program. Registrations are due with payment by September 6, 2019. The registration flyer can be found here.

We are still accepting sponsorships and door prize donations for this event. If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor, please contact Darrick Foster 740.745.7017 or cdfoster1@twc.com by Friday, September 5th. Door prize donations can be dropped off to the Extension Office or given to a 4-H Committee member.