Applications & Awards

Tractor Supply Great Neighbor Essay Contest for 4-H & FFA Youth

TSC is looking for 4-H and FFA youth to participate in our second annual “Great Neighbor” Essay Contest.

The contest recognizes the exceptional contributions 4-H and FFA members make in their community. Tractor Supply will honor five local 4-H and FFA students who showcase what it means to be a great neighbor with a special ceremony at its Mobile Fair Tour. Tractor Supply’s Mobile Fair Tour, a 24-stop journey across the U.S., will be near you at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, July 25 – Sunday, July 29. Winners will be presented with a commemorative plaque and Tractor Supply gift pack at the ceremony on Saturday, July 28.

To enter the contest, 4-H and FFA members living near one of the fair tour’s 24 stops can submit a short essay in response to the following: Choose one memorable 4-H or FFA experience and explain how that experience has influenced your development as a great neighbor in your community. The contest is open now through Sunday, April 29 at 5 p.m. CDT at www.TractorSupply.com/FairTour.

2018 4-H Week Poster Results

Best Promotion of Washington County – Honeysuckle Hills

Honorable Mention-Best Promotion of Washington County – Lowell Lively Lassie & Lads

 

Best Promotion of Being Part of 4-H – Churchtown Community Crew

Honorable Mention-Best Promotion of Being Part of 4-H – Backyard Gang

 

Most Unique & Creative – Churchtown Busy Bunch

Honorable Mention-Most Unique & Creative – Trail Blazers

Ohio State Fair College Scholarships – due April 1

In an effort to recognize the quality youth of Ohio, and to help those interested in furthering their education, the Ohio Expositions Commission has established a
Scholarship Program for Ohio State Fair participants. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist high school juniors and seniors, and graduates who are continuing their education at an accredited institution in an under graduate course of study in any field.

Scholarships will be awarded to junior exhibitors during the Ohio State Fair. Applicants will be judged on Scholastic Standing, Citizenship and Leadership, Ohio State Fair Participation, County Fair Participation. Applications are due April 1. https://ohiostatefair.com/scholarships

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Washington Co Extension Summer Intern Position Open

Applications will be accepted from now until February 28, 2018 (11:59 p.m.). for the Summer Internship Program http://go.osu.edu/OSUEinternships Only candidates who submit an application through this process will be reviewed and hirable in the OSUE Internship program.  The opportunity is open to anyone enrolled in a college/university who has completed their second year by June 1, 2018, and who will also be enrolled after the program ends. Washington County hosted Mariah Stollar as an Intern in 2017. See the flier for complete details. 2018 OSUE Internship Flyer-1ubm49m

Camp Counselor Applications & New Incentives

It is time to start thinking about the 2018 4-H Camping Program! Teens can be a part of the camping program by being selected to be a 4-H camp counselor. Working as a camp counselor is a tremendous responsibility and privilege, but the rewards are great. Teens are selected to be care providers for young campers based on their fulfillment of a selection process that is similar to real-life job selection procedures. Teens must be at least 14 by the start of camp.

Applications are now available and must be returned by February 9 to the OSU Extension Office. Counselors can also participate in a new incentive program and earn up to $50 off camp registration fees! Find all the details here:

https://washington.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/counselors

4-H Year-end Celebration Awards Annouced

Washington County 4-H recently recognized 4-H volunteers, members and community friends at their Year-end 4-H Celebration.

Service awards were given to several local volunteers completing milestones: Charlotte Wagner – 71 Year Volunteer; Margaret Webster – 35 Year Volunteer; Maryanne Burns – 30 Year Volunteer; Teresa Stone – 25 Year Volunteer; Richard Adams,  Angela Stover,  Alberta Wesel – 20 Year Volunteers; Gary Gaughn, Jr.,  Kelle Haffner,  Dennis Pottmeyer,  Erin Pottmeyer,  Lisa Wagner – 10 Year Volunteers; Beth Bauerbach, Martha Webster – 8 Year Volunteers; Sabrina Buchanan,  Kay Caltrider,  Paul Cameron,  Zandra Francis,  Martha McCoy, Kevin Price – 5 Year Volunteers; Raymond Bailey, Elizabeth Doak,  Beth Huck,  Johnna Seevers,  Kristi Starkey – 1 Year Volunteers.

Four special community awards were given to local 4-H advocates for their continuous support for the 4-H program. Each year, the volunteers who serve on the 4-H Advisory Committee select community leaders, 4-H alumni and businesses who have gone above and beyond to help local 4-H. The Friend of 4-H Award was awarded to Dr. Ken Leopold, 4-H Alumni Award winner Pam Moore, Business Friend of 4-H Award winner John & Carolyn Barnes, and Friend of Hervida Award winner Andrea Ralston.

The evening also recognized one outstanding 4-H youth with the Margaret Meredith Award. The award winner was Carly Haffner from the Trail Blazers 4-H Club and the Washington County Interstate Exchange Club. She is the daughter of Jeff & Kelle Haffner of Waterford. She has been an active 4-H member for 10 years.  Carly’s 4-H interest are horses when she began her 4-H career with the Horseless Horse project, and has taken a horse project every year.  Her 4-H horse projects include beginning horse management, trail riding, and horse nutrition. Carly has not only been an active member of her 4-H clubs, but she has also been a participant in the Washington County Fair, the Barlow Independent Fair, 4-H Camp, and the Ohio 4-H Conference.  Carly has also served as a member of the Barlow Junior Fair Board for 5 years.  She has held many officer positions including: Health and Safety Officer, Vice President, and President.  Carly has learned how to run a club meeting, make agenda’s, and oversee debate during club meetings.  All of these leadership roles have helped to prepare her for other opportunities.  Carly was crowned the Washington County Junior Fair Queen is 2016.  Carly helped to organize the events for the royalty court and also participated in the Ohio Fair Managers Queen contest in Columbus, Ohio.  Carly is also a member of the Interstate Exchange Club where she has traveled and hosted 4-H members from Montana, Kansas, and Wisconsin.  Carly has also hosted international 4-H members from Japan.  These experiences have helped to broaden her cultural horizons.

4-H members with 10 and 14 years of membership were recognized their milestones.

10 year 4-H members  – Abigail Hiener, Alicia Hockenberry, Brodey Lehman, Brooke Pottmeyer, Caleb Smith, Carly Haffner, Caroline Stollar, Clayton Campbell, Corby Curtis, Craig Barth, Elisabeth Williams, Erika Cunningham, Erin Hague, Isaac Huffman, Jenna Haffner, Kassidie Barth, Madison Ohse, Max Cogswell, Morgan Nichols. Nathan Dailey, Nicholas Bowersock, Richard Canterbury, Ruth Hartline, Sierra Sinclair, Sydney Huffman, Wesley Satterfield, Wyatt Heiss

14 year 4-H members – Karisa Lang, Josie White

Project pins awards are given to members who have excelled in the project area that they applied for.  All members receiving this special honor have developed skills and knowledge in the project area, as well as shown progress in the project when it relates to learning and understanding of the project.

AGRICULTURE – Mason Antill, Running Wild – Julia Hartline, Backyard Gang –  Travis Morris, Fur & Feather

BEEF – Mason Antill, Running Wild – Travis Morris, Fur & Feather – Connor Tullius, Churchtown Busy Bunch – Isaiah Tullius, Churchtown Busy Bunch

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE – Ethan Poulton, Churchtown Community Crew

CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT – Emma Poulton, Churchtown Community Crew

CLOTHING & TEXTILES – Devon Bolen, Oak Grove Explorers – Elizabeth Loughry, Oak Grove Explorers

COMMUNICATIONS – Melina Matics, Oak Grove Explorers

COMMUNITY SERVICE – Kari Bauerbach, Backyard Gang – Maggie Gottfried, Oak Grove Explorers – Connor Tullius, Churchtown Busy Bunch

DAIRY – Lindsey Hartline, Lynch Combined

DEMONSTRATION – Bijou Burgardt, Oak Grove Explorers

ENGINES, TRACTORS & FIELD EQUIPMENT – Brett Bauerbach, Backyard Gang – Logan Wagner, Lowell Lively Lassies & Lads

FOODS & NUTRITION – Flora Burgardt, Oak Grove Explorers – Madison Butler, Lowell Lively Lassies & Lads

GARDENING & HORTICULTURE – Grace Huck, Running Wild

GOAT – Morgan Antill, Running Wild – Grace Huck, Running Wild – Chad Lang, Churchtown Busy Bunch – Cody Schaad, Churchtown Shining Stars

HEALTHY LIVING – Madison Wells, Churchtown Community Crew

HORSE – Emma Bauerbach, Backyard Gang – Cassie Dennis, Trail Blazers – Daphanie McGuire, Fleming Energizers – LeCole McGuire, Fleming Energizers

JUDGING – Cassie Dennis, Trail Blazers

LAMP OF KNOWLEDGE – Taylor Haines, Lowell Lively Lassies & Lads

MISCELLANEOUS – Dallas Bolen, Oak Grove Explorers – Elizabeth Burdiss, Honeysuckle Hills

OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION – Ashton Binegar, Lynch Combined

PETS – Madison Butler, Lowell Lively Lassies & Lads – Ethan Poulton, Churchtown Community Crew

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO – Anna Holschuh, Oak Grove Explorers

POULTRY – Anna Peck, Waterford Warriors

PUBLIC SPEAKING – Bijou Burgardt, Oak Grove Explorers – Flora Burgardt, Oak Grove Explorers

SAFETY – Caleb Schaad, Churchtown Busy Bunch

SHEEP – Mattie Pierson, Churchtown Shining Stars

SHOOTING SPORTS – Christopher Burdiss, Honeysuckle Hills – Parker Crum, Bull’s Eye – Cody Schaad, Churchtown Shining Stars – Bryce Himelrich, Bull’s Eye

SWINE – Morgan Antill, Running Wild

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING – Caleb Schaad, Churchtown Busy Bunch

VISUAL ARTS – Melina Matics, Oak Grove Explorers

WOOD SCIENCE – Morgan Caltrider, Oak Grove Explorers – Isaiah Tullius, Churchtown Busy Bunch

 

Special pin awards are given to members who have succeeded to the highest level of achievement, leadership and civic education.

ACHIEVEMENT (14-19 YEAR OLDS) – Alex Bauerbach, Backyard Gang – Maggie Gottfried, Oak Grove Explorers – Isaac Peck, Waterford Warriors – Madison Wells, Churchtown Community Crew

YOUNG ACHIEVER (8-13) – Madison Butler, Lowell Lively Lassies & Lads – Parker Crum, Bull’s Eye – Ethan Poulton, Churchtown Community Crew – Cody Schaad, Churchtown Shining Stars

CITIZENSHIP & CIVIC EDUCATION (14-19 YEAR OLDS) – William Huck, Running Wild – Caroline Stollar, CARTEENS – YOUNG CITIZEN (8-13) – Morgan Antill, Running Wild – Bijou Burgardt, Oak Grove Explorers – Morgan Caltrider, Oak Grove Explorers – Julia Hartline, Backyard Gang

LEADERSHIP (14-19 YEAR OLDS) – Carly Haffner, Trail Blazers – Austin Offenberger, CARTEENS – Sierra Sinclair, Honeysuckle Hills – Karisa Lang, Lowell Lively Lassies & Lads

YOUNG LEADER (8-13) – Flora Burgardt, Oak Grove Explorers – Kasey Lang, Lowell Lively Lassies & Lads – Melina Matics. Oak Grove Explorers – Isaiah Tullius, Churchtown Busy Bunch

 

Trip scholarship awards are given to members who show an interest in attending a 4-H camp or trip.  Members are judged based on the application and an interview with the trip scholarship committee.  Many members are receiving scholarships tonight that are made possible through donations from sponsors.  Those sponsors include the Washington County 4-H Advisory Committee, Nationwide Insurance, Farm Bureau Foundation, and the National Rifle Association Foundation. 2017 Winners and alternates include:

State 4-H Leadership Camp: Sierra Sinclair

Buckeye Leadership Workshop: Madison Wells

4-H Citizenship Washington Focus:  Maggie Gottfried & Austin Offenberger; Alternate:  Caroline Stollar

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp:  Bijou Burgardt & Taylor Haines  Alternate: LeCole McGuire

Ohio 4-H Senior Shooting Education Camp: Ashton Binegar & Daphanie McGuire; Alternate: Bryce Himelrick

Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Education Camp:  Mason Antill, Parker Crum, Cody Schaad & Isaiah Tullius

Leadership Washington Focus: Morgan Antill & Grace Huck; Alternate: Emma Poulton

Space Adventure Camp: Dallas Bolen, Flora Burgardt, Travis Morris & Mattie Pierson; Alternate: Christopher Burdiss