Community Service

Purchase a Paper Clover and support 4-H today!

Since 2010, Tractor Supply Co. has partnered with 4-H to create opportunities for all youth to thrive. Every year tens of thousands of dollars are raised through the TSC Paper Clover fundraiser to support 4-H programming in Ohio that inspires curiosity, fuels adventure, and builds lifelong skills to grow tomorrow’s leaders today.

This fall you can show your support for Ohio 4-H by purchasing a paper clover at your local TSC store between Nov. 29 and Dec. 15. Donations can also be added at checkout for all online orders made at tractorsupply.com.

All proceeds from this fundraiser go to 4-H, with 90% of donations directly supporting 4-H youth in Ohio and the remaining 10% supporting the overall mission and growth of 4-H nationally.

Locally, Washington County 4-H uses these funds for program expenses and camper scholarships.

4-H Toy & Canned Food Drive – Items Due December 4

Washington County 4-H is partnering with the Salvation Army Washington County Angel Tree program to collect toys and non-perishable food for area families.

1. Toys must be newly purchased and unwrapped

2. Non-perishable unexpired foods (boxed or canned)

3. Washington County 4-H will be taking donations until Wednesday, December 4 at 4:00 pm

4. All unwrapped toys and food must be dropped at the OSU Extension Office located at 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta. There will be a box in the building front lobby and in the Extension Office Lobby

5. Call 740-376-7431 if questions

Food Drive Winner Announced

Congratulations Churchtown Busy Bunch for donating the most food for the Washington County Fair Stock the Trailer Food Drive. The club has received two pizza certificates to use at an upcoming club event. Thanks Papa Johns Pizza for supporting this effort too. Club advisor Joyce Kronberg is planning a party for her club!

Farm Credit/Rural 1st also donated $500 to the Washington County Junior Fair Program for participating in the drive.

Thanks Amanda Faulk from Farm Credit/Rural 1st for presenting the $500 check!

Help & Donations Needed for Hervida Lemonshake Stand at Sternwheel Festival

Would you or your club or family be available to work a shift the Hervida Lemonshake Stand during the Marietta Sternwheel Festival?

Help is needed for the following:

  • Friday, Sept 6 from 3-5 pm
  • Friday, Sept 6 from 9-11 pm
  • Saturday, Sept 7 from 11 – 1 pm
  • Saturday, Sept 7 from 1 – 3 pm
  • Sunday, Sept 8 from 5 – 7 pm – Hopefully Camp Counselors
  • Sunday, Sept 8 from 7 – 9 pm

Bags of sugar can be donated and dropped off at the Extension Office or donations to purchase lemons, sugar, ice, and cups can be make payable to “Hervida 4-H Camp, Inc.” and mailed to 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta

Contact Jane Lennox at 740-568-8044

Stock the Trailer Food Drive

Stock the Trailer Food Drive is back for the Washington County Fair!

The 4-H Club/FFA Chapter that donates the most items will win a massive pizza party!! Provided by: River City Farmers Market & Papa Johns Pizza.

Donation will be accepted from everyone, but you can help out a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter by mentioning them when you drop off donations during the Washington County Fair.

Ways you can be involved:

  • Bring items to the Washington County Fair and drop off your items in the Jr Fairboard Office located in the Jr Fair Building.
  • Have a community food drive with your 4-H Club members.
  • Challenge neighbors and family members to get involved and support the campaign too.

Flyer for printing: Stock the Trailer – Food Drive for Printing

Real Money Program at Marietta High School

With the help of many community volunteers who staffed 14 business booths, juniors at the Marietta High School recently participated in a Real Money Real World simulation. Students chose a career for the simulation based upon their current area of study at Marietta High School. They also spent their monthly salary visiting the various booths making spending choices based on their family situation hoping they would have enough money to make ends meet at the end of the month.

The program is a product of OSU Extension and was organized for the school by Bruce Zimmer, 4-H Extension Educator in collaboration with Marietta High School teacher Millie Stuthard. Here are some pictures of our volunteers that helped out!

 

Real Money Program at WCCC

OSU Extension hosted a Real Money, Real World financial literacy program for students at the Washington County Career Center. Special thanks to our local volunteers and businesses that helped staff the financial tables. (and Peoples Bank for sponsoring lunch from Huck’s Farm Market!). Here is a list of everyone that helped out for the day. Sorry, I missed getting pictures of a couple of volunteers!

Is your high school interested in learning more about the Real Money, Real World program and teaching practical, hands-on financial literacy to your juniors or seniors? Contact OSU Extension about details!

  1. Chance – Evan Schaad
  2. Child Care – Melina Matics
  3. Clothing – Maggie Webster
  4. Communications – Sharon Dye & Ron Leisure
  5. Contributions – Bruce Zimmer
  6. Credit – Danielle Allphin
  7. Entertainment – Marcus McCartney
  8. Financial Advice – Sherri Nolan, Brenda Robinson, & Kathryn Hartline
  9. Food – Pam Montgomery
  10. Housing – Ken Schilling & Al Miller
  11. Insurance – Charlie Wentz & Erica Huddleston
  12. Student Loans – Gwen Morgenstern
  13. Transportation – Rhonda Knoch & Maricia Holschuh
  14. Health and Wellness – Sharon Gegner & Sandie Scott

   

Toy & Food Drive Results

Thank you to everyone that participated in donating toys through the 4-H Toy Drive benefiting the Washington County Angel Tree Program. Nearly 300 items including toys and non-perishable were presented to Megan Barker, Community Resource Facilitator with Marietta Salvation Army. Thanks for making a difference in our community!!