Green & Growing

Franklin County 4-H News - August 2017

THANK YOU!

We hope your enjoyed your 4-H experiences this year! It was most definitely a wonderful summer filled with fun and learning. The Franklin County Fair was a tremendous success and we would like to thank the many volunteers that made it all happen:

  • The Franklin County Junior Fair Board
  • The Franklin County Senior Fair Board
  • The Franklin County 4-H Council Volunteers
  • The Livestock Sale Committee
  • and the many 4-H club advisors who spend countless hours making 4-H great!

Non-Livestock 4-H Project Results

Congrats to all of our 4-H members who completed their 4-H projects and exhibited them at the Franklin County Fair!

Results from this year's non-livestock project evaluations are posted on our website.

2018 Jr Fair Applications Due August 10

Teens wanting to serve on the Franklin County Junior Fair Board next year need to get their applications in by August 10. They get started planning for the next fair really soon! Meetings are typically the first Tuesday of every month (7:00pm) beginning in September.

Franklin County Junior Fair Board Eligibility Requirements
Board Members: At least 14 years of age as of September 30, or at least a freshman in high school to 18 years old as of the application deadline, and a current member of 4-H, Boy Scouts, and/or Girl Scouts
Interns: In 7th to 8th grade as of the application deadline and current member of 4-H, Boy Scouts, and/or Girl Scouts

Access the online application here:

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_donBQHNSFQDbgXP

Ohio State Fair Results

We're so proud of all of the Franklin County 4-H members who have been representing Franklin County at the Ohio State Fair! Results from the state fair can be found in several locations.

End of Year County 4-H Awards

IT'S NOT OVER YET! - Due September 11, 2017

Make sure you take the opportunity to fill out the appropriate award forms so that you can receive the credit you deserve for all of your accomplishments in 4-H! Here are the awards that are available...

Clover Award Forms (project members only)
These simple award forms are easy to fill out. Just mark off the activities that you've participated in this year, add up your points, and find out if you've qualified for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Clover Pin Award.

Community Service, Leadership, & Public Speaking Awards (project members only)
Check off the activities that you've completed on each of these forms to see if you've qualified for one or all of these award pins.

Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year Award (project members only)
This competitive award is only given to a select few in each age category to honor those that have gone above and beyond in their 4-H experiences. Award reviewers compile scores from clover and pin awards, review project and 4-H experiences, and read the short response essays on the all new online application to select the winners of this award.

Cloverbud Pin Award (Cloverbud members only)
Our youngest members in Kindergarten through second grade can complete this form to receive their Cloverbud Pin Award at the recognition program.

ALL AWARD FORMS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 11, 2017.
Mark your calendars for the annual 4-H recognition program to be held October 23, 6:00pm, at the Ohio 4-H Center. These awards will be presented that night. Look for the RSVP link in your inbox in October!

ATTENTION ADVISORS:
Your club may be eligible for the Helping Hands Community Service Award or the Honor Club Award. The applications are available HERE.

OSU Extension, Franklin

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