This month, 4-H Camp Ohio is asking for your support to raise money for facility improvements. Specifically, the fifty-year-old restrooms on the west side of camp (the boy’s side) are in desperate need of renovation. While they are kept clean and usable, they are dark, unwelcoming, not ADA accessible, and they lack privacy.

The fourteen counties that utilize 4-H Camp Ohio are coming together this month to reach a goal of $30,000. Combined with other grants and donations, this goal will make camp’s dream of great facilities a reality! If each county’s 4-H families collectively contribute just $2,200, we’ll meet our goal! All donations are tax deductible and 100% goes directly to facility improvements at Camp Ohio! All contributions, small and large, will make a difference! Please consider donating today at go.osu.edu/CampOhio and show camp that Franklin County cares!

Watch the "spooky" video below to learn more about the renovation project.

Applications are now being accepted for teens interested in serving as new or returning camp counselors at the 2020 Franklin County 4-H Camp, Wednesday, June 17, through Sunday, June 21. Individuals thinking of applying should check out the position description and application details found HERE.

Important - New and returning counselors must apply. All applicants, new and returning, must have their club advisor complete a Member in Good Standing Form in addition to filling out the online application. Note that applicants that were not counselors in 2019, need to be collect references prior to the deadline of October 22.

Do Not Wait Until the Last Minute! Failure to plan on your part is not the fault of your references or your club advisor.

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 17, 2020)
• Must be able to get transportation to meetings and events as needed
• Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of training
• Must attend a minimum of seven counselor training meetings
  
• Must complete Child Abuse Awareness training
• Must sign Standards of Behaviors and complete the Code of Conduct form
• All applicants must submit a completed Member in Good Standing Form
  
• Applicants that were not counselors in 2019 must submit two completed references
  
• Applicants who are 18 years old or older as of April 17, 2020 must also submit to a background check
  
  

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Individuals who complete the application and fulfill the application requirements will be contacted regarding the selection process. All first time counselors must complete the interview process, while returning counselors will complete an interview if requested.

You’re Invited to apply to be on the Franklin County Teen Leaders Council for 2020. We are looking for Franklin County 4-H members who are at least 13 years old or in the 7th grade. Our meetings will mostly be held the 4th or 5th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30. The location will usually be at the Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building located at 2548 Carmack Road,Columbus, Ohio 43210.

The Teen Leaders Council is a Franklin County 4-H club that focuses on preparing teens to be caring and contributing leaders through educational and leadership opportunities. Other opportunities will include fun outings and service learning projects.

Tentative Teen Leaders Council Calendar

(All Dates and Times are subject to change)

January 28, 2020 6:30-8:30 Planning for officer training and Winter Fair.

February 1, 2020 10am-12pm Winter Project Fair, Officer Training

March 24, 2020 6:30-8:30pm

April 28, 2020 6:30-8:30pm

August 25, 2020 6:30-8:30pm

September 22, 2020 6:30-8:30pm

October 27, 2020 6:30-8:30pm

November 24, 2020 6:30-8:30pm

December 14, 2020 6:30-8:30pm

Interested in applying to serve on the Franklin County Teen Leaders Council?

(2019 members must reapply.)

• Fill out the easy TLC application here by December 1.

The Franklin County Livestock Sale Committee needs volunteers to run the 2020 livestock sale. Sadly, the committee is losing some very valuable volunteers which will be leaving several vacancies, so your help is needed and greatly appreciated!

Every club that has livestock that goes through the sale should have at least one representative volunteering for the committee. We must have enough volunteers to plan (November - June) and work the sale. Volunteers can be club advisors, parents, or older members in high school. The committee meets the first Wednesday of every month.

The committee is responsible for:

• Making necessary changes to the Sale Committee rules. Listed online at www.fcfair.org
• Update buyer packets to mail/distribute to the clubs
• Book auctioneer and ring men for sale day
• Contract with processors
• Complete ODA paperwork required for sale
• Coordinate Buyers breakfast or welcome area
• Coordinate with county auditor’s office (weights & measures) to certify livestock scales
• Order supplies (ear tags, sale day papers, sale packets, etc)
• Weigh in animals – 1st Saturday of the fair
• Coordinate packer for other animals
• Complete sale order for each species after show
• Coordinate volunteers to help sale day. (office help, buyer registration table, thank you card table, lining up animals, etc.)
  
  

The next meeting is November 5, 2019, 7:00pm, in the Jr Fair office on the fairgrounds. The office is located between the Ganyard building and the racetrack. This meeting will be to discuss possible changes for 2020 fair. All changes for the livestock sale must be approved by the January 2020 meeting.

Without volunteers, it isn't possible to hold the sale. If your club has a market animal, please send a representative to the meetings.

If you have questions, please contact Rachel Bausch at 614.537.9566 or rachel.bausch@yahoo.com

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Place: Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building, 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus

October 20, 2019, 6pm - 4-H Recognition Program (Ohio 4-H Center)

November 5, 2019, 7pm - Livestock Sale Committee Meeting (Fairgrounds)

November 13, 2019, 7pm - Franklin County 4-H Council (Officer Elections)

November 15-17, 2019, Carving New Ideas Teen Camp

December 1, 2019 - Deadline to submit Teen Leaders Council Applications

December 1, 2019, 1pm - Franklin County 4-H Achievement Form Workshop

January 13, 2020 - Volunteer Appreciation & Enrichment Night

January 22, 2020- Ohio 4-H Achievement Forms Due to Extension Office

January 27, 2020 - New 4-H Volunteer Advisor Orientation

February 1, 2020, 10am - Winter Project Fair (Extension Office)

February 1, 2020, 12:30pm - Officer Training (Extension Office)
March 25, 2020, New 4-H Volunteer Advisor Orientation

April 1, 2020 - 4-H Enrollment Deadline

June 13, 2020 - Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge

June 17-21, 2020 (Wednesday-Sunday) - Franklin County 4-H Camp

June 29, 2020 - Creative Baking Contest

July 15, 2020 - Livestock Evaluations

More dates coming soon.

March 25, 2020, 6:30pm (Extension Office)

If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer or attending the orientation please contact Rachel Stoneburner at stoneburner.31@osu.edu.