What’s Happening Next in 4-H: January Monthly Highlights

Happy New Year! – January 1

The Extension Office is closed for business.

Camp First-Time Counselor Meeting – January 2, 6-8:30 p.m.

First-time camp counselors will meet at the Extension Office.

Ohio Fair Managers Association Junior Fair Day – January 4

Registered Junior Fair Board members will travel to the Ohio Fair Managers Conference at the Columbus Convention Center.

4-H CARTEENS Program – January 9

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 11, 10 a.m.-12 noon

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 includes committee and camp volunteers. This training is not for new volunteer applicants. We will be offering three opportunities for volunteers to complete this requirement. All trainings will take place at Rolling Plains United Methodist Church. No RSVP necessary.

If you are a 4-H alumni, we plan to capture short video testimonials about how your 4-H experiences contributed to your adult success. If you are willing to be part of the project, Trevor will record from 5:15-5:45 p.m. the nights of Mandatory Volunteer Training and 9:15-9:45 a.m. on January 11.

Extension Advisory Committee – January 13, 6:30 p.m.

Extension Advisory Committee will meet at the Extension Office.

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 Community Club Program>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.

Junior Leaders Officer Installation & Family/Advisor Potluck – January 20

Club Volunteers are invited to join Junior Leader members and their families as they kick off the 2020 year at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

Mandatory Volunteer Training – January 21, 6-8 p.m.

Camp Team Meeting #1 – January 23, 6-8 p.m.

Junior Camp counselors and staff will meet at the Extension Office. Campbassadors will meet at 5:15 p.m.

State 4-H Horse Volunteer Training Session – January 25, 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 27, 6-7:30 p.m.

Junior Fair Board will meet at the Extension Office.

New Volunteer Orientation – January 28, 10 a.m.-12 noon

New 4-H Club volunteers must attend one of two orientation sessions offered, January 28 and February 5.

Mandatory Volunteer Training – January 29, 6-8 p.m.

Club Paperwork Due – January 31, 4:30 p.m.

Each 4-H Club must submit the following in order to receive their 2020 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 Sheet – for 2019 program year
- 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)

Club Audit Paperwork Due – January 31, 4:30 p.m.

Clubs that received an Audit Notification Letter from the Extension Office in November must submit documentation by January 31.

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 2020, 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.

Returning Volunteer Background Check Deadline – January 31, 4:30 p.m.

Volunteers who are required to complete a background check by January 31, 2020 to continue volunteer service in 2020 were sent a letter from our office in October 2019. The Volunteer Fingerprint Background Procedure provides all necessary information to complete the background check requirement and enables volunteers to request reimbursement for their background check from The Ohio State University.