4-H Club News

Member Spotlight: Space Adventure Camp

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Written by Gus Feliks, County Conservation Club

Building a hot air balloon

I attended 4-H Space Adventure Camp this past June at Marietta College.  We got to stay in a college dorm.  My roommate was from Cleveland.   We also ate our meals at the campus dining hall.

We designed and built many flying objects.  My model rocket was launched with a crash landing.  My hot air balloon probably was not sealed properly and fell to the ground instantly.  We also made bottle rockets and paper airplanes.  We visited the Marietta College Observatory looking through their large telescope and visiting their planetarium.  We went swimming at the Betsy Mills Club.  College Professors visited with us and performed science demonstrations.  We played with flight simulators in the computer lab.  It was a jammed-packed, fun three days.

Building a paper airplane

I highly recommend this camp.  For more information, visit https://spaceadventurecamp.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/.

Interested in more state opportunities? Consider applying for a 4-H Trip Scholarship for opportunities like this, other statewide camps, national trips, etc. Details can be found at https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/teen-opportunities. 

County Conservation Club Meeting Minutes – 3.20.2022

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County Conservation Club Meeting 3.20.2022

Written by Edison Feliks, News Reporter

The County Conservation Club met on March 20th, 2022, at the Gwynne Conservation Cabin.  Luke Hensley called the meeting to order, and Justin Jackman led the pledges.  Officers were elected during the meeting.  Our 2022 officers include President – Sophia Hensley, Vice President – Gus Feliks, Secretary – Rachel Jackman, Treasurer – Ben Entzminger, News Reporter – Edison Feliks, Flag Bearer – Hope Morris, Health and Safety Officer – Justin Jackman, Historian – Lucas Hensley, Recreation Leader – Adeline Thompson, and Snack Coordinator – Laith Terry.  All officers were encouraged to register and attend the April 6th statewide virtual officers training.  Register  at https://go.osu.edu/officer by March 30th.  The club voted to have a fundraising committee and a community service committee.  The meeting was adjourned, and the members enjoyed snacks from the Hensley family while watching Gus Feliks complete a presentation on the History of Archery.  Our next meeting will be April 3rd.

Gus Feliks providing a presentation on the History of Archery

Buckeye Rangers Meeting Minutes 5.3.20

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Written by Leah Stroup, News Reporter

The Buckeye Rangers 4 H club held their first ever online meeting on Sunday, May 3, 2020. The meeting started with roll call and a Secretary’s report given by Kenzie Valery. Since the club had been unable to meet, a lot had happened from our last meeting till now. The club had donated Easter items to the HELP House in London.  Reminder that fair entry’s will be opening soon online.

In new business, a discussion was held on the voting of our club t-shirt. All members were reminded to pay their club dues as soon as possible. The money goes to the club t-shirts, fair passes, pizza parties and more.

The virtual Q and A dates were discussed to remind everyone to get that finished. The cancelation of the Skill a thon was also talked about. The new sheep and swine tag in guidelines were also discussed.

Since the club was unable to meet, the advisors planted the flowers this year at the Fire House which is one of the club community projects.

Demonstrations were done by Natalie Madden and Kenzie Vallery.  The meeting was then adjourned.

The front of the Range Township Fire Hall

Green Range Meeting Minutes 5.3.20

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Written by Alyshia Pearce, News Reporter

Green Range 4-H Club held their fourth meeting on May 03, 2020 via Zoom at 5:00PM. The meeting was called to order by Caleb Dennison,  and pledges were led by Caleb Dennison.

The Secretary report and Treasures report was read and approved.

Safety report was given by Cheyenne Pearce:  Inside & Outdoor Safety around the Barn

Health report was given by Kali Kimbler: How to stay safety during the Pandemic

Energy report was given by Kaylee Bierbaugh: Switch to Energy Supplies in the home.

New Business:

Discussed Quality Assurance, tag & weigh in at fair and how we plan to grade members books.

QA there are (3) options available: You have either do 1 of 9 virtual Quality Assurance options, pay $12.00 to complete the online YQCA or an online test (12 years old as of January 1st).

The tag and weigh were cancelled so you must submit pictures of your animal by June 15th via fair entries.

Since advisors can’t grade members books this year the Green Range 4-H club will be doing project videos of animals to send to the appropriate species advisor. Member is still responsible to complete your book, you will need to show the completed book at your interview judging.

Demonstration given:

Kali Kimbler: Structural Difference in legs of pigs

Kendra Baker: 3 Most popular pig breeds

Paige Baker: Most common breeds of rabbits

Kaylee Anthony: Feed tags

Adelyn Hartfield: External parasites of hogs

Lane Bierbaug:Breeds of Hogs

Demonstrations at our next meeting will be:

Emily Wallner, Drew Reeves, Addison Reeves, Isaiah Near and Allison Wilson

Next meeting will be on May 5th Via Zoom

Members of the Green Range 4-H donated candy, toys and books to make twelve Easter Baskets for the Help House in London. Thank you to Jennifer Petee for putting together the basket and delivering the to the Help House.

Green Range Meeting Minutes 4.5.2020

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Written by Alyshia Pearce, News Reporter

Green Range 4-H Club held their third meeting on April,05 2020 Via Zoom at 5:00PM.

Meeting was called to order by Caleb Dennison, Pledges led by Caleb Dennison.

The Secretary report and Treasures report was read and approved.

Safety report was given by Cheyenne Pearce on Barn Safety.

Health report was given by Kali Kimbler on Bacteria.

Energy report was given by Kaylee Bierbaugh on How LED light can save on energy.

Animals must be in 4-H exhibitors’ possession by May 1st.

May 2nd is the weigh in -tag in for sheep and goats from 8-noon.

May 2nd Swine ear notch forms due with a headshot photo with ear notches clearly visible of all hogs being considered for exhibition. Delivery to the Swine Key leader Sara Hughes at the fairgrounds..

Demonstrations given:

Brenn Wallner: Retail cuts of a cow.

Conner Hartfield: Wholesale cuts of a pig.

Bella King: Why you should join 4-H.

Cheyenne Pearce: Wholesale cuts of a Lamb.

We elected flower and barn committees at this meeting.

Next meeting will be on May 5th Via Zoom.

Members of the Green Range 4-H donated candy, toys and books to make twelve Easter Baskets for the Help House in London. Thank you to Jennifer Petee for putting together the basket and delivering the to the Help House.

Buckeye Rangers Meeting Minutes 3.8.2020

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Written by Leah Stroup, News Reporter

The Buckeye Rangers 4 H Club held a regular meeting at the Range Township Fire Hall on Sunday, March 8, 2020. The meeting started with pledges lead by Jacob Williams, Aaron Tepee, Kyle Vallery and Carter Quire. A litter report was given by Ava Mace reminding us to pick up trash. A safety report was given by Kyle and Carter about the colors on the traffic light. Reminder of the enrollment to 4-H will be on March 15. In new business, a discussion was held on the upcoming community projects. We are to bring in Easter items for the Help House in London. Each member can also submit a drawing of a t-shirt design for our fair shirt. All members were reminded to pay their club dues before the next meeting and that a Quality Assurance needs to be completed before May 1. Demonstrations were done by Anna and Leah Stroup, Colt Hughes and Cameron Hood.  Cloverbuds did a demonstration on why they were lucky. The meeting was then adjourned.

Buckeye Ranger Cloverbuds on why they are lucky

Leah and Anna Stroup giving a demonstration on basketball gear

Buckeye Rangers Meeting Minutes 2.16.2020

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Written by Leah Stroup (9), News Reporter

The Buckeye Rangers 4 H club held a regular meeting at the Range Township Fire hall on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The meeting started with pledges lead by Leah Stroup, Anna Stroup, Kyle Vallery and Carter Quire. Reminder of the enrollment to 4-H will be on March 15. In new business, officers were elected. President- Paint Mace, Vice President- Keyairra Helton, Secretary-Kenzie Vallery, Treasure- Zoey Patrick, Saftey- Carter Quire and Kyle Vallery, New Reporter- Leah Stroup, Litter- Ava Mace, Health- Logan Patrick and Recreation- Jesiah Emerick. All members were reminded to pay their activity fees before the next meeting and that a Quality Assurance needs to be completed before May 1. Demonstrations were done by Paint Mace, Hannah Morrow and Keyairra Helton.  Cloverbuds worked with their “hands” by molding a clover with homemade play dough. The meeting was adjourned and cookies and juice were enjoyed by everyone.

 

Above: 2020 Officers of the Buckeye Ranger 4-H Club

Above: Buckeye Rangers Cloverbuds with their homemade play dough!

Green Range Meeting Minutes 1.26.2020

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Written by Alyshia Pearce, News Reporter

Green Range 4-H Club held their second meeting of the new year on January 26, 2020 at the Range Township Firehouse at 5:00PM

Meeting was called to order by Caleb Dennison, Pledges led by Kiera Kimbler and roll call by Caleb Dennison.

No secretary report was given Treasures report was read and approved by Alyson Petee.

Officers were elected: President: Caleb Dennison; Vice President: Kiera Kimbler; Secretary: Emily Wallner; Treasure: Alyson Peter; News Reporter: Alyshia Pearce; Sargent of Arms: Riley Wright; Energy Officer: Kaylee Bierbaugh; Health Officer: Cheyenne Pearce; and Safety Officer: Kali Kimbler

Alyson Petee gave her demonstration on Internal Parasites of a horse

Club has approved a hog raffle for early spring

Green Range annual Chili dinner will be held February 17th 11:00am – 7:00pm at the Range Township Firehouse.

Clover bud project tonight was picture frames and bracelet’s

Green Range Clover buds: Advisor, Jordon Downing

Left to right: Emma Downing, Ellie Marshall, Emily Pearce, Rylee Brock and Alexis Downing

Clover Clippers 4-H Club Supports Sufficient Grace

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Written by Trenton Vance, News Reporter, 6.18.2019

The Madison County Clover Clippers 4-H club had the privilege to support Sufficient Grace for their community service outreach. Sufficient Grace provides evening meals for children in six school districts within Madison, Union, and Clark counties. Sufficient Grace’s mission is to make sure that no child experiences hunger after school. We collected individually-packaged, nonperishable food items that they could put into the boxes that will be given to the children. Sufficient Grace continues to grow and serves more schools each year. If you would like to donate or get more information about this wonderful organization, go to www.sufficientgrace2012.org.

*If you would like to support this cause, this year,  the Madison County Junior Fair Board will be hosting a Penny War between the barns at the fair to raise money for Sufficient Grace. Watch for more information to come soon!

Buckeye Rangers Club Meeting Minutes 5.14.19

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Written By Anna Stroup, News Reporter

The Buckeye Rangers 4-H club held a regular meeting at the Range Township Fire hall on Sunday, May 14, 2019. The pledges were led by Keyairra Helton and Hannah Morrow. A Safety report was given by Hannah Morrow on never getting into a car with a stranger. A reminder that skill-a-thon must be completed on either June 18 or 26. Also, the deadline for fair sign-ups are June 1. Club t-shirts designs were voted on and the winner was Anna Stroup. The winner will receive $25.  Demonstrations were done by the Clover buds, Leah Stroup, Ted Madden, Cooper Hughes and Carter Quire on “4-H means to me”. Also, Logan and Zoey Patrick did a demonstration on different cattle disease.  After the short meeting, all members and families met outside to plant flowers as a community service project. A dedication of a small stepping stone was presented to the family of Master Gardner, Lynda Junk, who passed away in late 2018. Mrs. Junk in the past helped the Buckeye Rangers with the flower planting. The next meeting will be held at 4-H advisor, Susan Hughes home for a pot luck meal and a swine demonstration.