Applications are now being accepted for teens interested in serving as new or returning camp counselors at the 2018 Franklin County 4-H Camp, Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 22. Individuals thinking of applying should check out the position description and application details found HERE.

New and returning counselors must apply. Note that applicants that were not counselors in 2017, need to be collect references prior to the deadline of November 1, so don't wait until the last minute!

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a 4-H member in good standing & complete at least one project
  
• Must be at least 14 years old by the start of camp (June 18, 2018)
• Must be able to get transportation to meetings and events as needed
• Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of training
• Must complete Child Abuse Awareness training
• Must sign Standards of Behaviors and complete the Code of Conduct form
• Applicants that were not counselors in 2017 must submit two completed reference forms
  
• Applicants who are 18 years old or older as of April 18, 2018 must also submit to a background check

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer and helping a 4-H Club? 4-H Advisors must be screened Ohio 4-H Volunteers. This process takes several steps. One of which is to attend an orientation. Two are currently scheduled for the 2018 4-H year.

September 26, 2017, 6:30pm (Extension Office - 530 W Spring St.)
February 12, 2018, 6:30pm (Extension Office - 530 W Spring St.)

If you are interested in attending the orientation and becoming a 4-H volunteer please contact Christina Byrd at byrd.282@osu.edu to register.

Ohio 4-H is offering an amazing opportunity to jump start your Ohio 4-H Achievement Form this year. If you are interested in applying for trip awards to Citizenship Washington Focus, Leadership Washington Focus, Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp, Buckeye Leadership Workshop, or Ohio 4-H Sea Camp, please consider this workshop!

When: November 19, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus
RSVP: Your attendance and option preference is preferred by 11/15/17,
but not required. RSVP by emailing Hannah Epley at epley.24@osu.edu.

This comprehensive workshop will help you:
• Learn about opportunities that can arise from successful achievement form completion.
• Improve record keeping skills.
• Enhance forms to make them even stronger.

There will be two options for attendees:
• Option 1: Basic Overview-Ideal for first time achievement form completion or general information. This session will cover basic information about completing the form.
• Option 2: More In-Depth Session-Ideal for 2+ year completion of the form. It will offer work stations and coaches available to help attendees with already started or completed achievement forms.

Workshop attendees will be equipped with:
• Samples of achievement forms
• Verb lists to help enhance descriptions to use on form
• Items to include on achievement forms that may have been overlooked
• Experts who have either been successful or helped successful youth

Attendees are encouraged to bring their previous or already started achievement form with them!
Parents and advisors also welcome!

TAKE NOTE OF THESE UPCOMING DATES FOR THE 4-H PROGRAM...
(Subject to Change)

2017
September 26, 2017, 6:30pm - New 4-H Volunteer Advisor Orientation (Extension Office)
October 2, 2017, 7pm - 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting (Fairgrounds)
October 10-11, 2017 - THE BIG GIVE
October 20, 2017, Deadline to submit registration for Carving New Ideas Camp
October 23, 2017, 6pm - 4-H Recognition Program (Ohio 4-H Center)
November 1, 2017 - Deadline to submit Camp Counselor Applications
November 6, 2017, 7pm - 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting (Fairgrounds)
November 8, 2017, 7pm - Franklin County 4-H Council

2018
January 1, 2018 - Market Steer/Heifer Possession Deadline for Franklin Co Fair
January 22, 2018 - Volunteer Appreciation & Enrichment Night
February 10, 2018, 10am - Winter Project Fair
February 10, 2018, 12:30pm - Officer Training
February 12, 2018 - New 4-H Volunteer Advisor Orientation
April 7, 2018 - Franklin County 4-H Walk & Serve
June 2, 2018 - Franklin County 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp
June 9, 2018 - Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge
June 18-22, 2018 - Franklin County 4-H Camp
July 14-21, 2018 - Franklin County Fair

More dates coming soon...

Please note that the online member enrollment process for the 2018 4-H program year cannot begin until October 1. The 4-HOnline enrollment system will not be ready for member enrollments until October. Thank you for your patience.

Have your club take the 4th H for Health Challenge!

Let’s take a leap toward healthier meetings by:

1. Serving water as the main beverage at four meetings
2. Offering fruit and/or vegetables for a snack at four meetings
3. Doing 15 minutes of physical activity at four meetings
4. Doing an activity to enhance social and emotional health at four meetings
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You will find the tracking sheet and other resources in the Ohio Leader's Packet and Curriculum.

4-H clubs that complete their tracking sheet by March 1st, 2018 and send it into the state 4-H office will receive a certificate of achievement. They will also be entered in a drawing to win prizes to promote health at meetings.

Ohio counties that have the highest percentage of clubs turning in their tracking sheet will be recognized at the Ohio 4-H Conference in 2018.

Mark your calendars now for October 10-11, 2017!

WHAT IS The BIG GIVE?

A dynamic, 26-hour online event to support more than 700 nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve our communities, The Big Give is your opportunity to support Franklin County 4-H listed in The Giving Store, the Foundation’s new digital marketplace.

BOOST YOUR GIVING

The Columbus Foundation, its family of donors, and corporate partners are providing a $1.3 MILLION+ BONUS POOL for The Big Give. Donations received during the 26-hour rally will be eligible for bonus pool funds based on a pro rata basis. Everyone who gives will have their donation(s) amplified!

100% to Nonprofits

100% of your donation goes to the Franklin County 4-H. All credit card fees will be covered by The Columbus Foundation, so 100 percent of donations go to participating Giving Store nonprofits.

Do you shop at Kroger? Why not let your shopping benefit the Franklin County Junior Fair Board. The Junior Fair Board raises money to pay for all of those pretty ribbons, banners, and trophies that our members receive at the fair each year! Please help them out by registering your Kroger Plus Card with the community rewards program so that 5% of your shopping bill goes directly to the Junior Fair Board. It's super easy. You just sign up and do your regular shopping - nothing extra gets charged to you! Kroger donates the money!

Register here: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow

Organization Name: FRANKLIN CO. JR. FAIRBOARD

Organization Number: 84945