Speak Up, Speak Out! i s a virtual 4-H SPecial INterest (SPIN) Club for youth Grades 6-12, who want to improve their public speaking skills and overcome their fear.
Participants will learn basic speaking skills and the importance of effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
When: Tuesdays –January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 21
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free!
Register at: go.osu.edu/23speakupspinclub
Geared towards youth participants taking beef projects but anyone is welcome!
Webinar links and details below:
Thursday, December 8th: Beef Cattle Nutrition
Nutrition best practices, how nutrition impacts meat quality
Wednesday, December 14th: Beef Cattle Health
Protecting animal health at home and at the fair, common disease ID, and more!
Monday, December 19th: Beef Cattle Handling and Welfare
Animal handling and welfare at home and at the fair, impact of handling and stress of meat quality
Presenters Include:
Dr. Steve Boyles, OSU Beef Extension Specialist
Dr. Lyda Garcia, OSU Meat Extension Specialist
Dr. Andrew Bowman, OSU Veterinary Medicine
Bo Garcia, OSU Graduate Research Associate
Garth Ruff, OSU Beef Field Specialist
Dr. Jacqueline Nolting, OSU Veterinary Medicine
Ohio 4-H is proud to partner with Believe in Ohio (https://believeinohio.org/) to kick off a new STEM- based 4-H SPIN club this fall and winter for high school youth.
This club will meet virtually on Thursday from 6:30 – 8:00 pm starting on 10/27 – 12/15 (skipping Thanksgiving). Youth will learn about the components of an entrepreneurial business plan and create a STEM-based project and pitch video as the final product. Projects will be eligible for local ($100-500), regional ($1,000) and state ($5,000) based scholarships. In Spring 2022 not all scholarships were given out.
Youth who participate will be 2023 4-H members in the county they live in.
To participate in the club, sign up using this link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6m1FfsTCTRNrNWe
Youth can only miss 2 meetings to be eligible for awards. Youth can also submit their project as a self-determined 4-H project in their own county for county based awards and recognition in summer 2023.
All meetings will be recorded. Youth will work on their STEM business plans with the help of a STEM advocate from Believe in Ohio from 12/15/22 – 1/31/2023.
More information about the scholarships and program can be found here :
https://believeinohio.org/scholarships/
If you cannot make the Thursday night meetings, you could also participate on your own as an independent student, but would not receive the support of the STEM Advocates, and learning with other 4-H members.
New for 2023!
2023 Market Beef Weigh-In is scheduled for December 12, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Muskingum Livestock Auction Company. Junior Fair Livestock Committee is asking that you complete the registration form for each steer BEFORE weigh-in. It is available online: go.osu.edu/muskmarketbeef. The form must be completed by December 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Please review the following information in preparation for the event: 2023 Market Beef Weigh-In Details. This information can also be found on our website: https://muskingum.osu.edu/juniorfair.
Celebrate the holiday season in Zanesville this year with a unique marketing opportunity by participating in our Lighted Storybook Christmas Parade on Wednesday November 30th at 6 PM. We are excited that again WHIZ, our local NBC Affiliate, will be broadcasting our parade live and online. Register today!
Registration is live and online www.visitzanesville.com/storybook-christmas/parade
For a full listing of events downtown this Holiday Season go to www.visitzanesville.com
Carving New Ideas (CNI) is a statewide camping opportunity that focuses on workforce development, future forward thinking, and program facilitation for 4-H members in grades 8-12. Campers develop their leadership skills while making new friends from across Ohio. Held at 4-H Camp Ohio, this fall camping experience fosters new ways of thinking as older youth begin to look toward their future careers and education paths. Hosted by Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University, Collegiate 4-H members serve as session presenters, camp counselors, advisors, and more.
Note about Completing Applications
Members applying for teen opportunities should answer questions in their own words. Adult helpers can assist, but individuals who are selecting youth for these leadership roles prefer to hear directly from the youth. Points may be deducted during selection if those evaluating responses do not think they are the youth’s own work.
4-H members of any age who demonstrate exemplary achievement in a specific project area over a period of three or more years can apply to earn one of three potential County Medal Awards in any of the over 25 project areas. Youth are eligible to win more than once. Winners over 14 years of age may be nominated for a State 4-H Achievement Award. Complete and submit the Muskingum County 4-H Achievement Form by November 15 at 11:59 p.m.
You will need the following information to complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form:
The Muskingum County 4-H CARTEENS program is a court mandated program for first-time juvenile traffic offenders. 4-H CARTEENS is a peer education program, which simply means the program is taught by teens. Volunteers must be 15 years old. Volunteers accepted year round.
Note: 4-H CARTEENS programs are not currently being held. Interested volunteers will be contacted before the program resumes.
The purpose of the 4-H Ambassadors is to promote 4-H in Muskingum County and develop leadership skills by assisting with and participating in various activities throughout the year. Youth must be at least age 13 as of January 1, 2023. There will be a meeting for selected 4-H Ambassadors on January 12 at 6 p.m. to plan for the year. Interested applicants must complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews will be held at the Extension Office on December 7.
You will need the following information to complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form:
Camp counselors work with an Extension professional, adult 4-H volunteers, and the 4-H Camp Ohio staff to conduct a variety of outdoor learning experiences for campers ages 8-13. Counselors work with a partner to supervise a small group of campers in a cabin living environment. Camp counselors attend meetings and activities from February through June to plan camp activities and learn skills needed to be an effective camp counselor. Camp counselor applicants must be ages 14 to 18 as of January 1, 2023. To be eligible to be a counselor, candidates must be a 4-H member in good standing. Complete Camp Counselor Application by November 15, 11:59 p.m. and participate in Counselor Selection Night on December 1 if applicant has not served as a counselor.
You will need the following information to complete the Camp Counselor application:
Junior Fair Board members can be representatives from several youth organizations including 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Youth Grange. Junior Fair Board members are responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of many Junior Fair aspects of the Muskingum County Fair. Junior Fair Board applicants must be ages 14 to 18 as of January 1, 2023. Selected youth serve a one-year term. Interested applicants must complete a Junior Fair Board Application by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews for new members will be held on December 7.
You will need the following information to complete the Junior Fair Board application:
4-H teens have the opportunity to participate in leadership development in a countywide group beyond their local 4-H club. The group meets year round at various locations throughout the county and state with a focus on career opportunities, leadership, citizenship and developing relationships among its members. Members must be at least age 13 as of January 1, 2023. Youth can join anytime.
You will need the following information to complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form for State Trips & Camps:
Each county may nominate youth to attend State Leadership Camp to strengthen skills and experience personal growth at 4-H Camp Ohio. Must be 14 years of age by January 1 of the current year to attend the camp. Full scholarship available to selected county delegates. Interested applicants must complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews will be held at the Extension Office on December 7.
The mission of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is to offer teenage youth an introduction to the Great Lakes through hands-on experiences in a variety of aquatic-based programs. Sea Camp will enable participants to experience Lake Erie-based activities and culture such as aquatic science, water recreation, and fishing. It is open to youth ages 15-17. Full scholarship available to selected county delegates. Interested applicants must complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews will be held at the Extension Office on December 7.
Recommended ages 16 and older. Spend one week in Washington, D.C. with 4-H’ers from other states participating in workshops and touring our nation’s capital. Full scholarship available to selected county delegates. Interested applicants must complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews will be held at the Extension Office on December 7.
Experience a national leadership development experience designed exclusively for 4-H’ers entering grades 7-9. Full scholarship available to selected county delegates. Interested applicants must complete the Muskingum County Achievement Form by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews will be held at the Extension Office on December 7.
On behalf of the Muskingum County Reverse Raffle Committee, I’m sharing information about purchasing tickets or supporting through a corporate sponsorship. This annual event raises money for the Muskingum County 4-H Endowment and Muskingum County 4-H Committee!
Ticket Purchases
Individual tickets are $100 each.
Each Raffle Ticket will Offer:
1. $10,000 GRAND PRIZE opportunity
2. Free catered meal on the night of the drawing from Theo’s.
3. Chance to win other cash prizes (up to $1,000)
**Additional meal tickets may be purchased for $20. Each meal ticket offers one meal and a chance at one drawing for $100. Meal tickets are not eligible for cash prizes listed below. All meal tickets must be purchased by October 21, 2022.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Clover – $1,000:
Gold Clover – $500:
Green Clover – $250
For more information, contact Committee President Jared Dosch – 740-704-1215.
The Muskingum County Reverse Raffle Committee would like to invite any interested 4-H club to enter a theme basket of at least $50 in value to the silent auction at the Reverse Raffle on November 2. This annual event raises money to benefit the Muskingum County 4-H program. Proceeds from the silent auction will be divided equally among the clubs who participate. Interested clubs should contact Andrea Wince-Wiseman (740-221-2452) or Addy Weck (732-939-6136).