Month: May 2019

Cloverbud Corner

Cloverbud Creativity Workshop

What: Advisor Workshop that will explore through hands on Cloverbud Activities.  See flyer for more information.

When: Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30-9pm

Where: County Administration Building, Large Meeting Room

Contact Danielle Combs, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development to register! 937-393-1918

 

State Cloverbud News

The Cloverbud Connections Newsletter can be found at: http://www.ohio4h.org/families/cloverbuds/ohio-4-h-cloverbud-connections

4-H Night with the Reds

I am excited to share with you an opportunity for your 4-H families and friends to purchase discounted tickets for a Cincinnati Reds game AND for your county program to earn some extra funds at the same time!

Join us on Monday, June 17, as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Houston Astros.  The game starts at 7:10 p.m. at Great American Ball Park.  A group discount is being offered to 4-H: view level (upper level) tickets are $10 and field level tickets are $20.  In addition to discounted ticket rates, counties will earn $4 from each ticket purchased using the link below and have their county designated.  Ticket sales are not limited to 4-H members/volunteers; share the link as much as you would like!

https://groupmatics.events/event/4-Hnight2

Clermont County hosted an event with the Reds last year and had such a great time, we wanted to offer this opportunity to all counties.  We hope you will join us for a fun night with fellow 4-H families!  The more tickets we sell the more “4-H perks” we get such as delivering the game ball, kid zone activities or an on-field ceremony.

How do I earn money for my program?

All you have to do is share the link with 4-H members, volunteers, alumni, even your family and friends!  The discounted tickets are available to anyone!  Each ticket sold from your county (county must be listed as “county in which I participate in 4-H) will earn your program $4!

How do I purchase tickets?

Online!  Click the link below to purchase your tickets.  You can even see which of your friends are going to the game and where they’re sitting!

https://groupmatics.events/event/4-Hnight2

About GABP and the Reds

Great American Ball Park (GABP) is located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, near several restaurants and attractions.  GABP serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball’s first professional franchise.  This year, the Reds are celebrating their 150th anniversary as a professional baseball team!

If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me.  I hope to see you on June 17, at GABP!

D.A.W.N. Camp

Deadline is May 15th.

As you are wrapping up the school year and getting ready for the warmth and fun of summer,  we would like to offer an opportunity for you to join us at D.A.W.N. Camp.  Defining Adventures for Women in Nature (D.A.W.N.) is a new camp offered this year June 9th -11th  at Mohican State Forest. This camp is untraditional in that it will truly be a 100% outdoor camping experience! This camp is open to all Ohio 4-H youth “real” aged 16 and up. Don’t let a lack of “outdoor gear” keep you from joining us – we will help provide the essentials!

These are just a few things to expect to enjoy at D.A.W.N. when you attend:

Wilderness First Aid
Tent Living
Outdoor Cooking
Hiking and exploring of the Mohican Forest (e.g., waterfalls, fire towers, night hike)
Map Reading and orienteering skills
Life skills you never imagined you could learn in the woods
Build meaningful connections with other outdoor-loving youth!

A flyer and more information about this camp can be found at this link:  https://go.osu.edu/DAWN

Payment and registration will be required to reserve your spot. We will be taking a limited number of campers this first year, so register early and invite a friend along!

Highland County Tourism at the Ohio Statehouse

Brooke Beam, PhD

Ohio State University Extension, Highland County

Agriculture and Natural Resources/Community Development Extension Educator

May 8, 2019

The Ohio State University Extension Office of Highland County and the Visitors Bureau of Highland County partnered to develop and implement an interactive experience for the Tourism Ohio Day on the Ohio Statehouse lawn on May 8, 2019.
Tourism Ohio Day is an annual event held in Columbus that highlights locations for visitors and residents to plan Ohio vacations. Annually there are more than 100 booths displayed on the statehouse lawn.
The Extension Office helped develop a virtual reality experience highlighting locations to eat, play, and stay in Highland County. The virtual reality experience was shown at the Tourism Ohio Day and is also available below through YouTube.

For more information about Tourism Ohio Day, the virtual reality experience, or any of the upcoming Extension programs, contact the Highland County Extension Office at 937-393-1918.

Upcoming Programs:

A Hands-on filmmaking workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 3 P.M.at the Lynchburg Library. Bring your own camera and tripod for this walking filmmaking workshop. RSVP to the OSU Extension Office at 937-393-1918.

A Video Editing Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 3 P.M. at the Lynchburg Library. This workshop will teach basic editing principles on both laptops and mobile devices. Bring your own computer or mobile device to participate. RSVP to the OSU Extension Office at 937-393-1918.

A Hops Workshop will be held on July 18, 2019. Cost to attend is $30.00 per person. The workshop will include lunch and a tour of Old Dutch Hops. Preregister at 937-393-1918 or visit the Highland County Extension office. The workshop will be held at the Ponderosa Center at 545 S. High Street, Hillsboro, OH.

The Germinate International Film Fest will be accepting submissions through June 30, 2019. The festival will be held on August 16 & 17, 2019, in Hillsboro, Ohio. For more information or to apply, visithttps://filmfreeway.com/GerminateInternationalFilmFest. Contact Brooke Beam at the OSU Extension Office for more information at 937-393-1918.

 

All About Animals

Quality Assurance

May 2nd    6pm Poultry QA Wharton Building

May 8th     6pm Lynchburg Clay HS Cafeteria

May 14th   6pm Greenfield High School

May 21st   6pm Leesburg High School

May 25th   8:30am Rabbit QA Wharton Building

May 29th   6pm Hillsboro High School

 

All animals– June 1, 2019

All animals that will be shown at the 2019 Highland County Junior Fair must be in possession by June 1, 2019.

Tagging will be held Saturday, June 1st, 2019 starting at 7:00 a.m. for hogs, 7:30 for goats and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for all other species. Goats & Lambs need to have Scrapie tags at tag-in.

Dairy Cattle, Sheep & Goat Leasing paperwork Due June 1, 2019

Poultry Meat Pen Orders Due –Send to Highland County Jr. Fair Board

Dog Paperwork Due June 1, 2019

Equine Registration Day at the Highland County Fairgrounds 9:30-11:30

Any questions, Contact Jana Holbrook, Jr. Fair Coordinator.

Don’t Forget!

Winning 4-H Plan

Winning 4-H Plan request forms and final 4-H plan need to be completed by June 1, 2019.  A completed Winning 4-H Plan includes the request form and a meeting with the child, guardian and extension educator to discuss and plan out the year’s accommodations.  Please contact the office for more information.

Club Annual Paperwork

4-H Club Annual report, Constitution, Bylaws, Club Meeting Schedules and Club Verification Forms are due to the Extension Office on or before May 15, 2019.  Forms are available online at: https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources  

Fundraiser  Request  Form

In order to have a club fundraiser, clubs must submit a Fundraiser Request Form. This must be submitted for approval to Kathy before holding the fundraiser. The form can be found at:https://highland.osu.edu/sites/highland/files/imce/Fundraiser%20Request%20Form.pdf

4-H Club T-Shirt Designs

 All clubs must submit new t-shirt designs to Kathy at bruynis.5@osu.edu for approval prior to ordering or printing.

4-H Event Youth Assistant (4HEYA) Applications

Here is a basic overview of the opportunity:

  • What: 4-H Event Youth Assistant (4HEYA)
  • Who: Individuals age 13-18 (as of January 1 of the year of application) and have at least 1 year prior 4-H experience.
  • Timeframe: Apply by May 15, selection, training, service to OSF, and evaluation.  Complete responsibilities by August 31, 2019.
  • Requirements (in addition to application/selection process):
    • Training-Must attend one of the options for training (July 9 or July 17)
    • Events-Must work a minimum of 3 events at the Ohio State Fair; may work more if desired
  • Program Fee: $25/person for first year members; $10 for 2nd or more year members
  • Teens Receive:
    • 4HEYA Polo & Nametag
    • State Fair admission, parking ticket, and meal ticket(s)
    • Optional State Fair housing in the Rhodes Center (if desired)
    • Experience of working events at the Ohio State Fair
    • Opportunity to enhance leadership skills and be involved in the State 4-H program
  • What about the Teen Leadership Council? YES, these members may apply for 4HEYA AND TLC this year, if desired.  TLC applications will be available in June and will be due the Friday following the Ohio State fair.  Their term is September 1, 2019-August 31, 2020.  Current TLC members are not eligible to apply for 4HEYA, as they are already fulfilling obligations at the Ohio State Fair.
  • Questions? Contact Hannah (epley.24@osu.edu), Kayla (oberstadt.1@osu.edu), or Frances (nicol.115@osu.edu)

Let’s go explore camp at Open House!

Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp is having it’s annual Open House on Sunday, May 5th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. This is a good opportunity for 4-H Advisors, club members and parents to come and see our wonderful facility and enjoy a day at camp. Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp offers campers a chance to learn, develop life skills and form attitudes that will help them to become self–directing and a productive member of society. Camp becomes a learning laboratory that allows youth to apply their new knowledge to real-life situations. Since the camp day is even longer than a school day, learning continues around the clock while campers make new friends from Highland County as well as surrounding counties all while having fun. To see more about camp visit 4hcanterscave.osu.edu.

Members, Officers, and Advisors Conference

 4-H Scholarship Recipients at the 2019 MOA Conference

From Left to right: Kamryn Magee, Dale Back, Atlee Carr, Lana Grover, Lauren Grover, Larkyn Parry, Emma Parry, Bri Purvis, Ethan Cockerill, Bryn Karnes, Logan Cummings

 

What a great turn out for Members, Officers, and Advisors Conference (MOA)!  Youth and adults had the opportunity to explore a variety of sessions based on leadership roles, activities, and opportunities.  Jr. Leaders presented Happy Time 4-H Club showcasing the don’ts and do’s of parliamentary procedures.  The 4-H Extension Educators and Jr. Fair coordinator gave updates and changes for 2019.  Awards were presented to 4-H teens and adults for their service and commitment  to the 4-H program.  To close the evening, members taking on new officer positions were “installed” by the current Jr. Leader officers, lighting the way for the  2019 4-H year.

 

Highland County 4-H Endowment Scholarship-

Kelsey Arnett, Logan Cummings, Bryn Karnes, Lana Grover, Lauren Grover, & Larkyn Parry

Howard & Josephine S. Fettro 4-H Endowment Scholarship-

Emma Parry

Geraldine Roush Hudson 4-H Scholarship-

Ethan Cockerill

Five Points Implement 4-H Scholarship-

Kamryn Magee & Bri Purvis

Darrell & Jane Tissot 4-H Endowment Fund Scholarship-

Kelsey Arnett, Dale Back, Atlee Carr, Evan Hutchinson, Bryn Karnes, Kamryn Magee & Bri Purvis

RENEWALS Darrell & Jane Tissot 4-H Endowment Fund Scholarship-

Blake Adams, Lucas Brown, Breanne Fender, Samantha Fender, Erin Kennedy, Meredith Oglesby, Hope Tira & Emily Young