THANK YOU!
First and foremost, THANK YOU to the Franklin County Senior Fair Board for their commitment to providing a positive experience for 4-H youth.
And finally, THANK YOU to our Franklin County 4-H members, advisors, parents, and families for supporting the 4-H program and following through! We’re proud to call each of you a part of the 4-H family!
Post Fair Evaluation Survey
2021 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 for non-livestock projects are posted on our website, and in the Franklin County 4-H app.
End of Year County 4-H Awards
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. It's all online!
Community Service, Leadership, & Public Speaking Awards (project members only)
Community Service, Leadership, & Public Speaking award details are located on the Clover Award Form. 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 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. New online form this year!
ALL AWARD FORMS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 4, 2021.
We are working diligently to finalize details for the recognition program. Please keep an eye out for more information to be shared soon!
ATTENTION ADVISORS:
Your club may be eligible for the Helping Hands Community Service Award or the Honor Club Award. The applications are coming soon- watch your email!
Please contact Rachel at Stoneburner.31@osu.edu with any questions.
2021 Jr Fair Board Applications - Due August 10
Franklin County Junior Fair Board is now accepting applications for the 2021 Junior Fair Board. EVERYONE, new and returning, must fill out an application this year. Applications are due August 10, 2021. Junior Fair Board meets the first Tuesday of most months and the first meeting will be September 7. Meetings may be held in-person or via Zoom.
Expectations:
- attend meetings (1st Tuesday, monthly)
- raise financial support to help with awards
- make cookies for the December fundraiser
- sell Jr. Fair cookbooks
- purchase a fair board shirt
- be on committees that will ultimately work/run the junior fair judgings/shows/activities at the 2022 fair
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
Application Deadline: August 10, 2021
Online Application: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9b0DdkJiO1JeHc
State 4-H Teen Leaders Council Applications Due 8/13
Applications and more information to be an Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) member are now available online at: go.osu.edu/OhioTLC. Please note applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation) are due (not postmarked; received!) by Friday, August 13, 2021. Applications require reference and signature from a county 4-H professional. At this point, you'll need to act fast! Don't wait until the last minute. Rachel and Beth plan to take a little vacation time in August.
- ·Age: Individuals must be 14-18 as of January 1 the year of application to apply for council member, committee member, committee chair, and officer.
- ·Number of Meetings/Events: See the program structure outline on the application for specific numbers of meetings and events. Members are required to attend at least 75% of meetings and events.
- Working Events: Members are required to work a number of statewide events at the Ohio State Fair, and elsewhere throughout the state (Farm Science Review, Legislative Luncheon, etc.). Each level of membership differs in the number of events that are required. See the program structure for more information.
OSU Extension, Franklin
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