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DECEMBER, 2007 Newsletter
Dear 4-H Volunteers & Families,
The 2008 4-H year will soon be starting. Thanks to all for your help in making 4-H a positive part of the lives of many young people in Seneca County.I wish to extend a special THANK YOU to all our 4-H volunteers for everything you do for the youth in your clubs and the 4-H youth throughout Seneca County. We are very blessed to have many caring and giving adults who give unselfishly of your time and talents. I look forward to working with you in the coming year.
Lots of important information is included in this newsletter.
Please look over the newsletter carefully.
Best Wishes for a Successful and Prosperous New Year!
A THOUGHT....
The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.
John Ruskin
IN THIS ISSUE...
1. Available - Year End Packets
2. Club Starter Packets
3. Multi-County 4-H Volunteer Retreat
4. Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference
5. Ohio 4-H Teen Conference
6. Volunteer Kick-Off & Updates
7. 4-H Awareness Teams
8. Needed - New 4-H Volunteers
9. New Volunteer Resource - 4-H Club Advisor Handbook
10. 2008 Family Guide On-Line
11. 2008 4-H Source Book
12. Join Junior Leadership Club
13. 4-H Junior Camp
14. Fair Dates
15. Honor Club Awards
16. Outstanding Secretary & Treasurer Books
17. Scholarship Opportunities
18. College Visitation Opportnities
19. Buckeye Leadership Workshop
20. 2008 Project Book Changes
21. Tractor Certification Course
ENCLOSURES:
1. Multi-County Volunteer Retreat Flyer
2. Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference & Banquet Registration Form
** ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISORS **Club starter packets will be available in late January or early February.
Advisors, we encourage you to get an early start with your club. We will make arrangements to prepare a starter packet for a club upon request as long as all materials are updated.
** HALF DAY RETREAT **
Looking for some new educational, fun activities for your club meetings? Interested in learning about how to hold effective meetings or how to work with club officers?
Would you like to have the opportunity to share and exchange ideas with other 4-H volunteers? If so, this is the event for you.
The 4-H Volunteer Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Presbyterian Church located in Bucyrus. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. with the program starting at 9:00 a.m.
A variety of sessions are being offered. A brief description of each session is included on the attached flyer. A $5 cost for the half-day retreat includes light breakfast and snacks. Registration information is also included. The registration deadline is Friday, February 15th.
See the flyer and registration form enclosed.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The 2008 Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference and Bob Evans Farms 4-H Recognition Luncheon will be held Saturday, March 8 at the Columbus Convention Center. This is an excellent program, as it provides a wide variety of volunteer education experiences. All 4-H volunteers (both adults and youth) and parents are encouraged to attend! The registration table opens at 8:15 a.m. with sessions beginning at 9:00 a.m.
As a conference donor, the 4-H Advisory Council receives a number of designated seats at the recognition luncheon. Tenured volunteers being recognized at this luncheon will pay half the registration cost: $15.00. Costs for other advisors, youth and parents is $30.00. The 4-H Advisory Council has designated some funds for volunteer training. Contact Ann at 419-447-9722 ext. 13 to request a scholarship (partial) to assist with registration costs.
The registration form and check are due to the Extension office by Friday, February 8th. See the registration form enclosed. Sessions fill up fast, so do not delay in registering.
4-H TEENS - MARK YOU CALENDAR!
The third annual Ohio Teen Conference will be held Saturday, February 16th at the Columbus Convention Center. All older 4-H youth are encouraged to take part in this exciting event. This is a great time to meet other teens while developing leadership skills. There will be more than 75 breakout sessions from which youth can choose. More news will be forthcoming. Mark the date on your calendar now!
VOLUNTEER KICK-OFF & UPDATES
Get started on the right foot by attending one of the Volunteer Updates. I hope at least one advisor from each club will be able to attend one of the scheduled updates. We will discuss topics such as new project requirements, livestock rule changes, home economics project information, 4-H Club Chartering, and update you on things that are different (and the same) for the 2008 4-H year.
These sessions provide Advisors with the necessary information to effectively help our 4-Hers through the year. They will also serve as a forum for Advisors to give suggestions, discuss topics of interest and provide us with feedback about the program. If a volunteer from your club is not able to attend, then your club will need to set up an appointment to see Ann, to be brought up to speed for the year. I will not be able to accommodate walk-ins, so please make prior arrangements if you are unable to attend.
Also, according to a new state policy, newly selected volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Orientation & Training.
A Home Economics and Miscellaneous project update session will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Extension Office. On Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 9:30 AM the Livestock project update session will be held at the Extension Office. Please plan to attend these worthwhile project update meetings.
Older Youth & Adults Needed!!
Consider becoming a part of the 4-H Awareness Teams. In late January and early February groups of older 4-H’ers and adult volunteers visit the 3rd and 4th grades to promote the 4-H program and recruit new members. Team members will present a short educational program and talk about 4-H.
Those interested need to contact Ann at 419-447-9722 ext. 13.
VOLUNTEERS - YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!
As some volunteers decide to retire each year, we continue to recruit new volunteers to assist clubs where additional hands are needed. As experienced volunteers, you know the program well and can clearly communicate the benefits of being a 4-H volunteer to parents, co-workers, friends and neighbors.
Volunteers - please encourage parents and others you know who work well with children to begin the process of becoming a volunteer. not only do adults give back, support youth and feeel needed, they also gain valuable skills for the work market as 4-H Volunteers.
Potential volunteers need to:
Complete an application, Sign the "Youth Protection Policy", Three written references will be requested, Participate in a group interview, Complete a fingerprint check, Participate in a new volunteer orientation & training.
NEW VOLUNTEER RESOURCE- 4-H CLUB ADVISOR HANDBOOK
Your work as a 4-H club advisor is that of a leader, mentor, role model and coach. Ohio 4-H Youth Development has developed a 4-H Club Advisor Handbook to help you work with your 4-H members.
This resource is divided into seven sections that include:
• Welcome to 4-H
• Club Management
• Learning the 4-H Way
• Club members
• Volunteering
• A Family Affair
• Managing Risks
Visit http://advisorshandbook.ohio4h.org/
index.html
The electronic version of the 2008 Family Guide is available at www.ohio4h.org. We should be receiving the hard copies within the next few weeks. One copy will be provided for each family when picking up Club Starter Packets.
2008 4-H SOURCE BOOK - Need to order 4-H apparel, 4-H gifts, 4-H stickers or anything 4-H? Just visit
http://www4-Hmall.org/ohio and click onto the 4-H Mall! National 4-H Supply Service proudly announces the 4-H Fair Share Program! A special Ohio link has been created to the 4-H Mall where Ohio 4-H will receive 10% of the value of the merchandise ordered. Your order will automatically count toward Ohio’s 10% commission. There is no extra effort required on your part! Please note - only orders placed through the on-line store can be used towards Ohio’s commission.Seneca County Junior Leaders invite older 4-H’ers to join the Junior Leadership Club.
HAVE FUN & MAKE NEW FRIENDS - To join the Junior Leadership Club, members must:
* Be 13 years of age or older
* Have completed at least one year of club work
* Work with younger members in the local club
* Attend regular club meetings and special activities
Members will be planning a new and exciting program for 2008. Come join in the fun and meet new friends from across the county.
The next Junior Leadership meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Extension office.
JOIN JL this year!!! Call Us!! 419-447-9722, ext 13.
4-H JUNIOR CAMP - MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!
Friday, June 6 through Monday, June 9
Members in the 3rd grade (Jan.1) or are 13 prior to June 6 are eligible to attend 4-H camp. Youth turning age 14 before June 6 are not eligible to attend Junior 4-H Camp.
Camp is held each year at Kelley’s Island. Hope you plan to join us for this fun-filled, outdoor educational and environmental experience.
Watch for additional information and the camp registration form included with eligible members’ project books in mid-March.
LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM FOR YOUR CLUB??
Teams of camp counselors are interested in giving a short presentation about camp and encourage younger members to come join in the FUN.
Contact Ann at 419-447-9722 for a program about 4-H Junior Camp.
SENECA COUNTY FAIR
Monday, July 21 through Sunday, July 27.
ATTICA INDEPENDENT FAIR
Wednesday, August 6 through Sunday, August 10
HONOR CLUB AWARDS
Congratulations to all 4-H Clubs for a very successful year! A special congratulations to the following clubs who have attained the Gold Honor Club status:
* Bloomville Goodluck Sheep
* Blue Ribbon Buckeyes
* Buckeye Buddies
* Circle E Beef
* Clinton Farmers
* Eden Jr. Farmers
* Fightin’ 4-Hers
* McCutchenville Wide Awake
* New Riegel Rawhide and Woolies
* Republic Rowdy Rednecks
* Rocking R
* Seneca County Jr. Farmers
* Sew Sharp
* Spirit of 76
* Thompson Toilers
* Victory 4-H
Treasurer
Bloomville Beef & Feeders Blue Ribbon Buckeyes
Blue Ribbon Buckeyes Buckeye Buddies
Buckeye Buddies Eden Jr. Farmers
Clinton Farmers Fightin’ 4-H’ers
Cloverleaf Queens New Riegel Rawhide & Woolies
Country Clovers Republic Rowdy Rednecks
Eden Dairy Rocking R
Eden Jr. Farmers Seneca County Jr. Farmers
Fightin’ 4-H’ers Sew Sharp
McCutchenville Wide-Awake Spirit of 76
Modern Cinderellas Thompson Toilers
Nature’s Best 4-H’ers Victory 4-H
New Riegel Rawhide & Woolies
Republic Rowdy Rednecks
Rocking R
Seneca County Jr. Farmers
Seneca Rough Riders
Sew Sharp
Spirit of 76
Victory 4-H
SECRETARY
Blue Ribbon Buckeyes
Buckeye Buddies
Eden Jr Farmers
Fightin' 4-H'ers
New Riegel Rawhide & Woolies
Republic Rowdy Rednecks
Rocking R
Seneca County Jr Farmers
Sew Sharp
Spirit of '76
Thompson Toilers
Victory 4-H
Scholarship opportunities for high school seniors.For the 10th consecutive year, Monsanto, in collaboration with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, will sponsor the "Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program." For 2008, one time award of $1,500 will be made to 100 high school seniors who come from a farm family and plan to pursue a career in the field of agriculture. Applications are available online at http://www.monsanto.com. All applications due February 15.
Agriliance and Croplan Genetics are also offering scholarships to high school seniors who are from rural areas. A total of 20 awards in the amoung of $1,000 each will be granted for 2008. Scholarship applications can be found at http://www.agriliance.com.
Visit the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at OSU
Future and prospective students can schedule an "Experience College for a Day" visitation on OSU’s campus in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Science. During this visit you can shadow a student, eat in the dining commons and meet with faculty. You can schedule this event by calling Kelly Koren at 614-688-4144 or at koren10@osu.edu or by visiting http://cfaes.osu.edu/future/freshmen/visit.html.
BUCKEYE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Buckeye Leadership Workshop is an annual event (64 years in 2008) that is held at Recreation Unlimited near Ashley. Schedueld for March 26-30, 2008, this workshop usually brings together 120 to 160 people from age 16 (sophomore) through people in their 80's or 90's for five days of fun activities. To see what sessions are beig offered, visit: http://www.buckeyeleadership.com . Part of the $310 cost may be defrayed by applying for a BLW scholarship. Scholarship applications and details are available on the website as well. A deposit of $100 with the appropriate forms and two letters of reference mailed before January 4 are required to receive consideration for a scholarship. Contact the Extension Office for a brochure or more information.
2008 PROJECT BOOK CHANGES
135R Goat Resource Handbook - covers dairy, market and specialty goat projects.
135M Market Goat Manual - replacing 131 Goat Manual
135D Dairy Goat Project - replacing Dairy Goat Project
135S. Specialty Goats Project - Focus on dwarf, pygmy, angora or harness goat projects.
201R. Dog Resource Book - used for all dog projects.
201D You and your Dog - replacing 200 Dog Care
201O Dog Obedience - replacing 206 Dog Obedience Training-Beg & 207 Dog Obedience Training-Adv201S. Showmanship Project - replacing 204 Grooming and Handling
201W Working Dogs - replacing 365 Assistance Dogs
550R Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment - being replaced
550GPM Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment (Advisor Supplement) - being replaced
584 Focus on Photography - replacing 579 Adventures w/ Camera A
585 Controlling the Image - replacing 580 Adventures w/ Camera B
586 Mastering Photography - replacing 583 Adjustable Cameras
752 Shotgun Record Book (replaced)
660 Corn - County Project ONLY
661 Small Grains - County Project ONLY
662 Soybeans -County Project ONLY
Books Discontinued and Not Being Replaced
90 Discovering 4-H Series Advisor’s Guide
91 Discovering 4-H 1
92 Discovering 4-H 2
93 Discovering 4-H 3
94 Exploring Animals
95 Exploring Energy
96 Exploring Me & My Home
97 Exploring Plants
A TRACTOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COURSE for youth from Wyandot and surrounding counties will be offered in Upper Sandusky beginning Saturday, February 2, 2008. Classes will meet every Saturday for six weeks from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The course follows the Tractor Certification Book and will include two hours of classroom study and twohours of hands-on training at local Wyandot County equipment dealers during each session. If youth operate a tractor for anyone other than family, it is the law that they need to have certification If youth are operating the tractor strictly for family, itis still a good idea to take the course. The course is targeted for youth 14 and 15 but is open to all youth 13 through 16. Certification is issued once youth pass their 14th birthday. Contact the Wyandot County Extension office at 419-294-4931 for registration information. At leas 6 youth must be registered or the course will be cancelled.
Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Keith L. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, Ohio State University Extension
