Happy New Year! – January 1
The Extension Office is closed for business.
Camp First-Time Counselor Meeting – January 3, 6-8:30 p.m.
First-time camp counselors will meet at the Extension Office.
Ohio Fair Managers Association Junior Fair Day – January 5
Registered Junior Fair Board members will travel to the Ohio Fair Managers Conference at the Columbus Convention Center.
Mandatory Volunteer Training – January 9, 6-8 p.m.
The Muskingum County 4-H program requires ALL returning volunteers to participate in one Mandatory Volunteer Training annually to remain an approved 4-H volunteer. This training is not for new volunteer applicants. This includes committee and camp volunteers. We will be offering three opportunities for you to complete this requirement. All trainings will take place at Rolling Plains United Methodist Church (note new location). Please RSVP online at least two days in advance so we can plan for the appropriate number of participants.
4-H CARTEENS Program – January 10
4-H CARTEENS takes place at the Muskingum County Juvenile Court. Youth interested in becoming 4-H CARTEENS volunteer presenters should contact the Extension Office for details.
Mandatory Volunteer Training – January 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Muskingum County 4-H program requires ALL returning volunteers to participate in one Mandatory Volunteer Training annually to remain an approved 4-H volunteer. This training is not for new volunteer applicants. This includes committee and camp volunteers. We will be offering three opportunities for you to complete this requirement. All trainings will take place at Rolling Plains United Methodist Church (note new location). Please RSVP online at least two days in advance so we can plan for the appropriate number of participants.
State Fair Steer Registration Deadline – January 15
Submissions must be RECEIVED at the Ohio State Fair by January 15.
New Volunteer Applications Due – January 15, 4:30 p.m.
Applications can be picked up in our office or downloaded from our website at: 4-H Youth Development>Volunteer Resources.
The new volunteer selection process requires successful completion of an application, background check, interview and orientation session. All parts of the process must be completed before an applicant receives approval.
Mandatory Volunteer Training – January 16, 6-8 p.m.
The Muskingum County 4-H program requires ALL returning volunteers to participate in one Mandatory Volunteer Training annually to remain an approved 4-H volunteer. This training is not for new volunteer applicants. This includes committee and camp volunteers. We will be offering three opportunities for you to complete this requirement. All trainings will take place at Rolling Plains United Methodist Church (note new location). Please RSVP online at least two days in advance so we can plan for the appropriate number of participants.
Camp Team Meeting #1 – January 17, 6-8 p.m.
Junior Camp counselors and staff will meet at the Extension Office. Campbassadors will meet at 5:15 p.m.
Junior Leaders Officer Installation & Family/Advisor Potluck – January 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Club Volunteers are invited to join Junior Leader members and their families as they kick off the 2019 year at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
State 4-H Horse Volunteer Training Session – January 26, 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Dr. Kimberly Cole will host an update for 4-H Horse Volunteers at the Ohio 4-H Center. Registration is due January 15.
Junior Fair Board – January 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Junior Fair Board will meet at the Extension Office.
Extension Advisory Committee – January 30, 6:30 p.m.
Extension Advisory Committee will meet at the Extension Office.
Club Paperwork Due – January 31, 4:30 p.m.
Each 4-H Club must submit the following in order to receive their 2019 enrollment information (Organizational Club Packet, Muskingum County 4-H Family Handbooks, 4HOnline Family Email List), which will be available January 15. Family Guides can be picked up earlier than that date if needed.
Club Participation Form
Ohio 4-H Club Financial Summary Form
You will need to download the form and save it to your computer. Open the file from the saved location using Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. Visit the Adobe website to download Adobe Reader for free. Failure to follow this steps may result in an error message when opening the document.
Year-End Bank Statement (must include December 31 in statement date)
Muskingum County 4-H Scholarship Due – January 31, 4:30 p.m.
Since 2015, the Muskingum County 4-H Committee has awarded scholarships to recognize 4-H members and alumni for their achievements. In 2019, six $500 scholarships will be awarded at the 4-H Kick-Off. The application can be downloaded from our website.
Purebred Steer Registration Papers Due – January 31, 4:30 p.m.
Youth who did not submit a copy of their purebred steer’s registration paper at weigh-in in December must submit this paperwork by January 31 or the steer will be placed in Crossbred class. NO EXCEPTIONS.
