October Lyon County 4-H
Here is what’s new for Lyon County 4-H
Re-Enrollment is now open!
Be one of the first Lyon County 4-Hers to re-enroll this year! Re-enrollment is now open on 4HOnline. If you need assistance, you can refer to this guide or call the office.
In order to remain enrolled, you will need to show your family’s intent to participate by logging in to 4-H Online and reviewing, updating, and submitting the following information:
Your family's contact information and demographic information, including club, school, and grade
Each family member's health and emergency contact information
Project areas of interest for this coming year
You can log in to 4-H Online here to complete the re-enrollment process. This guide has more information.
Fall into 4-H project kits
Fall into 4-H with some creative, at home learning projects. This fall themed kit will include four different projects and explore a variety of areas. Each activity will include the primary supplies, instructions, and additional information needed to create the different projects/activities.
These easy projects will allow 4-H members some creative time to do things independently, work together with siblings or other 4-H members, and build off of their learning. Plus, all projects can be utilized as exhibits at next year’s county fair.
Audience: All ages are welcome to participate!
Registration: Register each 4Her at z.umn.edu/fallinto4-H
Deadline: The deadline to register for your project kit is November 9, 2023
Save the date for Round Up Awards Banquet
Our annual Round Up Awards Banquet will be held at the Adult Community Center on November 19, starting at 5 p.m. The meal will be catered. Let's celebrate everyone's accomplishments!
Annual Volunteer Traning Watch Party
Join us at the Living Word Lutheran Church on November 14 at 6:30 p.m. for our watch party. Food will be provided. 4-H for All Abilities: Creating Inclusive Environments for Youth with Disabilities Join 4-H volunteers from across the state to learn about “creating inclusive learning environments” to learn more or join from home: Anual volunteer training article
.4-H Project Records
4-H emphasizes more than merely doing to learn. It involves learning by doing, sharing, comprehending, connecting, and applying. Maintaining a record of your experiences helps you think back on them so you can share and learn from them. Youth can receive up to three record awards at the year-end Round Up Banquet in November. Record book covers are available at the Extension Office. Call or visit us during the hours of M-W 8:00 – 4:30 PM and Th 8:00 – 3:30 PM. The Extension Office must receive all records by October 18, 2023. Record judging is scheduled for October 25 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Record judges are also necessary. The work would be simplified if each club could provide at least one judge, ideally two.
Records can be found on our website under Resources.
Ribbon Auction Checks and Fair Premiums
County Fair Premiums: County fair premium checks will be given to the club leaders at the September Federation Meeting. You will need to pick up your club check from your club leaders.
Ribbon Auction Checks
Ribbon Auction checks are available to be picked up at the office. Please cash all ribbon auction checks immediately. If your check is $600 or over you will have to fill out a tax form before you are allowed to pick up your check. You will need to know your 4-Hers SS # for the form som make sure you have that. Thank you.
Year End Awards and Scholarships!
Through year-end awards, we honor the incredible achievements of Lyon County 4-Hers every year. These honors are given out during the Round-Up awards luncheon in November. The Extension Office must receive all award applications by October 18th. Check out the following sections to find out more about the awards and to apply:
Lyon County 4-H Scholarships
Each year, two $200 scholarships are given to young people who have excelled in the Lyon County 4-H Program and have served in county or club youth leadership roles. The young person must be a junior or senior in high school to apply.
Application: z.umn.edu/Lyon4hscholarship
“I Dare You” Award
Each year the American Youth Foundation recognizes outstanding 4-Hers (one boy and one girl) from each county who have demonstrated constructive leadership and excellence in character and personal development. This award is for high school juniors. Please complete the Special Award Nomination form and the “I Dare You” application form for your outstanding boy or girl nomination from Lyon County.
Application: z.umn.edu/Lyon4hIdareyou
Incentive Award
Each year Lyon County 4-H offers the Incentive Plaque to one outstanding Lyon County 4-Her who has attained a well-rounded 4-H record with progress in three or four projects. The 4-Hers record should accompany the nomination form. Please complete the appropriate form for the person you are nominating.
Application: z.umn.edu/Lyon4hyearendawards
Start-Up Award
The Start-Up Award is replacing the Bond Award. Two applicants will be awarded a $25 award in the form of a check from the Lyon County Federation to put towards a current 4-H project, the start-up of a new project, college fund, 4-H trip, a Leadership Conference, etc.
Application: z.umn.edu/Lyon4hyearendawards
Outstanding Project Award
This award recognizes 4-Hers who have done an outstanding job in a general project area. This could be in one or many projects. The awards usually relate to the project records the 4-Her is nominated for. Be sure the 4-H’ers records accompany this form.
Application: z.umn.edu/Lyon4hyearendawards
Friend of 4-H and 4-H Alumni Awards
Friend of 4-H and the Alumni Award are presented to recognize adult volunteers who “go above and beyond” with their service to Lyon County 4-H. Anyone involved with Lyon County 4-H is eligible to submit a nomination. Nomination forms are available from club leaders or the Extension office.
Application: z.umn.edu/lyonfriendof4h
Contact
Local Staff: Lyon County 4-H events
Sam Jens, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County
jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-1310
Aimee Powers, Support Staff, Lyon County
power684@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 Ext. 1
Email: mnext-lyon@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 500 Fairgrounds Road, Marshall, MN, USA
Phone: 507-532-8219
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