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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Highland HappeningsA 4-H Newsletter for Highland County April 2020
Enrollment
May 1 is the deadline for youth to enroll. Please make sure to double check your information and projects that you’re enrolled in. If you plan on taking a 4-H project to the Ohio State Fair and/or the Highland County Fair; you must be enrolled in that project. New members must have contacted an advisor prior to May 1 to join for the 2020 4-H year. New members will still be completing a paper enrollment form for the 2020 4-H year. Forms will only be accepted from advisors.
…For my Club, my Community, my Country, and my World.
As new information continues to come forward, we are trying our best to keep you informed and make decisions that are best for the Highland County 4-H program.
*ALL events, meetings, and programs, (Face to Face) have been postponed or cancelled until MAY 15th. • Virtual 4-H meetings are still acceptable• Trainings and events this spring may move to virtual platforms (please check email and Facebook
regularly)
STAY CURRENT
Important please check your emails and the 4-H Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HighlandCounty4H/) page daily for more updates as we receive them.For a full calendar of events, please visit https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/2016-4-h-calendar
Highland Happenings 2 Ohio State University Extension
Advisor Training
*May 4, 2020 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Online*New Advisor Training-Online look in your email for a link to the meeting as we get closer
4-H Enrollment deadline is May 1,
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OSU Extension/4-H Annual Fundraiser
Hold your calendars; date coming soon. Join us for a wonderful meal, silent and live auctions at the Highland County Fairgrounds in the Poultry and Rabbit Barn. This is a great way to support OSU Extension, Highland County. Remember, donations are accepted at the OSU Extension office for the auction. We encourage all the clubs to donate an item or basket to help support the 4-H program in Highland County.
Member Officer & Advisor Training (MOA)
All clubs must have at least one advisor attend MOA Training on Monday, April 20, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hillsboro High School in order to remain a club in good standing. Everyone is invited to attend. Jana Holbrook, Jr. Fair Coordinator, will be there to provide an update on all of the Jr. Fair changes for the 2020 Highland County Fair.
Scholarships and Friend of 4-H awards will be given out during the Summer Judging Ceremony at the Patriot Center on July 9, 2020 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Winning 4-H Plan
Winning 4-H Plan request forms and the final 4-H plans need to be completed by June 1, 2020. 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.
FCS Board
FCS Board applications are due April 30, 2020. Applications are available at: https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources
Ohio State Fair opportunities
Ohio State Fair runs July 29th-August 9th. This event allows additional opportunities for youth 4-H members to showcase their work on projects. For youth to show their project at the Ohio State Fair, youth must be enrolled in the project they plan on taking. Highland County enrollment is deadline is May 1.
Key Leader Training
Will be Virtual Online Training An email with information in completing the training will be sent out. All requirements need to be completed by April 30th.
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 14, 2020. Assessments will be due May 20, 2020. Remember, 990-N’s are now completed by the Extension Office. You can find most of the forms online at: https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources
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Ohio 4-H Project Central
Search for new and different projects to take. Learn all about projects, what other people think of it, and view sample pages. Rate a project you have already taken and share your feedback.Please take time to rate the projects you have taken! This will give feedback to 4-H Educators as they continue to update and create new projects. Do all this at: www.ohio4h.org/projectcentral
4-H Graduation Cords
4-H Graduation Honor Cords will be available this year for current 4-H seniors to purchase. These green and white cords will proudly proclaim seniors’ long-time active involvement in the Highland County 4-H Program and their local 4-H club. The cords, pictured here, are available from OSU Extension Highland County. To order yours, please mail-order form with a check, payable to OSU Extension, Highland County, in the amount of $15.00, on or before Monday, May 4. We will place the order with National 4-H Supply and mail your cords back to you. Of course, purchasing and wearing the cords is optional. We will provide all area high schools with a list of all our graduating seniors who purchase a cord, so they are aware of what the cord represents. Let’s show our colors at graduation. An order form is available online at: https://highland.osu.edu/sites/highland/files/imce/Graduation%20cord%20letter.pdf
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2020 County 4-H Camp Dates
Counselor College PostponedSTEM Camp June 4-6Cloverbud Overnight June 6-7Beginner Camp June 8-11Jr. High Camp June 15-18Teen Camp June 22-25Cloverbud Day Camp June 30
2020 State Camps
State Special Needs Camp May 29-31Junior Shooting Sports Camp Jun. 26-28Senior Shooting Sports Camp Jul. 19-24
New for 2020
• Make-Up judging will now be prior to Summer Judging; July 1. Members must call ahead to schedule an interview.
• Pre-Fair judging will be held on August 22 starting at 9 a.m. in the Jr. Fair Building at the Fairgrounds.
• Skillathon OR a Project Interview is a requirement for ALL animal projects to be shown at the Highland County Fair-this is for project completion only. Exhibitors must bring a 2020 up-to-date project book.
3 options for competition :1) Project Interviews for 4-H will on Entry Day on July 17 from 12 (noon) - 6p.m.2) Skillathon with OME eligibility and 4-H will be August 22 from 10a.m - 5p.m.3) Last Chance skillathon for 4-H is August 29 from 10a.m. - 2p.m.
Poultry
Avian Bowl is Saturday, July 11, 2020
For more information, check out https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/poultry/poultry-calendar-eventsPlease reach
Rabbit
Rabbit Quiz Bowl Contest is Saturday, July 18, 2020
For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/Ohio4HAnimalSciences/?tn-str=k*F
Swine News:
• Any youth showing hogs at the Ohio State Fair or national show will have to have a parent or guardian certified in adult Pork Quality Assurance. You will need that number in order to enter. The training is offered at https://www.pork.org/certifications/pork-quality-assurance-plus/Contact Kathy to enroll in the on-line training. We also hope to offer an in-person training prior to state fair.
• The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be going ractopamine free for Market Hog. Stay tuned: We will update you as we receive more information.
Quality Assurance
Rabbit Quality Assurance postponedPoultry Quality Assurance postponedOnline Option Online April Sale cost is $9. Directions attached. Then please email [email protected] your certificate of completion.
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OSU Extension 119 Governor Foraker Place
Suite 202Hillsboro, Ohio, 45133
Hours: Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 937-393-1918
Fax: 937-393-0222highland.osu.edu
Kathy Bruynis
Extension Fundraisers
4-H Sun Catchers - $15, visit highland.osu.edu/news/support-highland-county-4-h for more information or stop by Extension Office to purchase.
Kroger Community Rewards - sign up at krogercommunityrewards.com – support Highland County 4-H, Organization #QJ706
Community Markets Community Cash -Save your Community Markets Receipts and drop them off at the Extension Office.
4-H Yard Signs -Purchase a Yard Sign for $5.50 at the OSU Extension Office.
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Support the 4-H Committee and the youth of Highland County by designating them as your charitable organization.
Cloverbud News
The Cloverbud Connections Newsletter can be found at: http://www.ohio4h.org/families/cloverbuds/ohio-4-h-cloverbud-connections
Checkout Facebook for up-to-date 4-H happenings at:https://www.facebook.com/Highland-County-4-H-Ohio-158507614183904/You must be logged in to view the site, don’t forget to like us in order to receive updates.
Danielle Combs
[email protected] [email protected]
Check out attached flyers
Graduation Cord Order FormWindow Display Winners4-H Virtual Video Contest
Youth Quality Assurance Online Instructions
OSU Extension Highland County Blog
Checkout our Blog for county events by visiting: https://u.osu.edu/osuextensionhighlandcounty/ . Don’t forget to subscribe in order to receive weekly updates.
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