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Franklin County 4-H News - January 5, 2021
4-H Meeting Update
Given the rise of COVID-19 in Ohio and in an effort to keep our 4-H families, volunteers and communities safe, all 4-H meetings and events are to be canceled, postponed, or held virtually until January 23, 2021. Any additional updates from Ohio 4-H will be communicated with families as the need arises.
OSU Extension offices will be open based on the current Ohio Public Health Advisory System. In order to comply with the Franklin County Health Advisory, the Franklin County Extension Office is closed. Beth and Rachel are working from home and can be reached via email and phone.
January Countywide Meeting
You're invited! With clubs not able to meet in-person, Franklin County 4-H is offering optional countywide 4-H virtual meetings on the second Sunday of each month. These are supplemental opportunities for members as clubs are still expected to meet (either virtually or in-person depending on the changing health advisories). ANYONE IS WELCOME - individuals, families, or clubs!
These meetings will include:
- Pledges
- Educational speakers/virtual tours
- Fun games
- Time for questions/dialogue
January Meeting Topic: The Buzz around Beekeeping
Option for Club Advisors: Clubs that have had difficulty meeting virtually (or any club) can request a breakout room for their club to meet directly following the county meeting activities. Clubs interested in this opportunity should contact Rachel at stoneburner.31@osu.edu to reserve a breakout room. (It is the responsibility of the club advisor to notify members that the club will be meeting at that time.)
Meeting Details
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2020Project and Cloverbud Member Meeting: 4:00-5:00pm
Club Breakout Meeting: 5:00-6:00pm
Click Here To Register for the January 10 Meeting
Future Countywide Meeting Dates:
February 14, 2021
March 14, 2021
April 11, 2021
May 9, 2021
4-H ADVISOR ENRICHMENT NIGHT
This year's advisor enrichment night will be virtual. All advisors should attend including seasoned advisors (those with more than 5, 10, 20, even 30 years or more), advisors who’ve served several years, and all of those individuals “in the process” or planning to become advisors in 2021.
The evening will include:
- Need to Know Club Management Info
- A Splash of Fun
- Enrollment Packets for 2021
- Some inspiration for the coming year
Event Details
This event will take place via Zoom
When: Tuesday, January 26
Time: 7:00PM
Ohio 4-H Family Guides Now Available
4-H Enrollment Now Open
Download the Re-Enrollment Step by Step Guide
Download the NEW Member Enrollment Step by Step Guide
2021 4-H Project Book Options
It's never to early to think about your projects for summer! Here are some great ways to get your books.
- Download one for free. Select from a dozen popular titles in the Perfect Stay-at-Home Projects collection. Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on your screen, save or print it from there. This year, a selection of 4‑H Cloverbud activities is available too. (For accessible formats of these publications, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.
- Buy one online. Like last year, you also can order directly from extensionpubs.osu.edu. Ohio residents receive free shipping on orders of $20 or more with the coupon FREE2021. Books cost slightly more this way, but orders can be shipped directly to any Ohio address. There is no restriction on the number of times a coupon can be used. See our printable Ordering Is Easy instructions. Please review your order carefully. Extension Publishing is not able to accept returns.
- Make your own. Self-determined projects are an excellent choice for self-motivated members eager to get started by creating their own projects. Although self-determined projects may be better suited for older 4-H members, they are available for any member and are often based on idea starters already available online. Many of the idea starters are great stay-at-home projects too, for example, Music, Bats, String Art, Climate Change, American Sign Language, etc. Learn about the best of current circumstances with My Own Stay-at-Home Project.
2021 Trip Scholarships and State Achievement Award Opportunities for Teens
TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS
TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, the Franklin County 4-H Council raises money to support our local 4-H program. Part of the money they raise goes to providing 4-H teens with amazing opportunities to take part in trips and camps throughout Ohio and nationally. More detailed information about these opportunities can be found on our website. The opportunities that teens can apply and compete to receive full scholarships for include...
Citizenship Washington Focus (Virtual in 2021): Date Coming Soon (Ages 15 and older)
Leadership Washington Focus (Virtual in 2021): Date Coming Soon (Entering grades 7-9 in Aug. 2021)
Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp: June 1-5, 2021 (Ages 15 and older)
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp: July 15-19, 2021 (Ages 15-17)
Camp Canopy: Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp: June 13-18, 2020 (Entering Grades 9-12)
Senior Shooting Education Camp: Date Coming Soon (Ages12-18)APPLICATION PROCESS
- To apply for a Franklin County 4-H Trip Scholarship, complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application and submit it to the Franklin County Extension Office no later than January 20, 2021.
(2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210) - Some dates for these trips overlap with Franklin County dates which are beyond our control.
Franklin County 4-H Camp: June 13-17, 2021 (Sunday - Thursday)
Franklin County Fair: July 19-25, 2021
STATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
These 27 awards recognize a 4-H member's achievement in a specific area. Areas include: Beef, CARTEENS, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Communication, Companion Animals, Creative Arts, Dairy, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Goats, Health & Safety, Horse, Llama, Leadership, Mechanical & Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Veterinary Science, and Woodworking. Each achievement award winner will receive a trip to the National 4-H Congress and which is scheduled to be held in Atlanta, Georgia in late November 2021.
- To apply to be selected as the county nominee for a State Achievement Award and compete for the statewide award, complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application and submit it to the Franklin County Extension Office no later than January 20, 2021.
(2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210) - ONE COPY OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED PER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
OTHER STATE AWARDS
State Junior Fair Board: SJFB is comprised of representatives from several different youth organizations in Ohio including 4-H Youth Development. State Junior Fair Board members help strengthen and coordinate State Fair activities in a fast-paced, action-packed month at the Ohio State Fair. Junior Fair Board members are expected to attend meetings and stay at the fair for the entire 12 days.
- To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete a State 4-H Achievement Record and submit it to the Franklin County Extension Office no later than January 21, 2021.
(2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210)
OTA Local Government Award: Two $1,500 awards are available to any 4-H high school senior who has completed a local government-type activity that has had significant impact on the applicant's community, township or county.
- To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application and submit it to the Franklin County Extension Office no later than January 20, 2021.
(2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210)
OHIO 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS
There are over 36 state 4-H scholarships available and each has its own description and its own list of eligibility requirements. Completion of an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record is not necessary to be eligible for these awards/opportunities. Instead, a separate, specialized online application form is required. Please follow the instructions on the Ohio 4-H website.
OSU Junior Swine Day
SPIN Club Opportunities
Amazon Smile Donations
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Kroger Community Rewards
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OSU Extension, Franklin
For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.
Email: boomershine.10@osu.edu
Website: franklin.osu.edu
Location: 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH, USA
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