4-H ENROLLMENT
After you have attended a club meeting this year, you may enroll online. There is a very helpful Family Online Enrollment Help Guide on the Franklin County 4-H website. Before enrolling make sure the youth in your family know which projects they are planning on taking this year. You must enter your projects for 2020 before submitting enrollment. Please remove last year's projects if you aren't taking them again!
Changes can be made to your project selections until the 4-H enrollment deadline on April 1, 2019. Email Kathy Bohanan by April 1 if you need to make changes to your enrollment after you've submitted it.
NOTE: Simply enrolling online does not complete the requirements for club enrollment. You must attend 4-H meetings (make sure your club advisor knows who you are), complete your project(s), and participate as an active member of your club!
Also note that all members will pay a $20 county activity fee. This is in addition to any fees that your club may possibly have. Turn your county activity fee into your club advisor or club treasurer.
New 4-H Family Orientation
If you are brand new to 4-H we are inviting you to attend the 4-H New Family Orientation on April 30! Come and join us for several hands-on learning stations that will teach and answer questions on projects, 4-H books, fair, camp, judging, Cloverbuds, Quality Assurance, and more. This day is just for new 4-H members (0-2 years) and families! There will be giveaways! We hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building
Address: 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
4-H Project Requirement Guide - Available Now!
Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building Open House
Join us to celebrate 150 years of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
You will have the opportunity to visit the new Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building, explore through hands-on and interactive displays, and enjoy a wagon ride around the property at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory.
Parking and shuttles to/from the Waterman property are available on West Campus at Carmack Parking Lot 5, 1091 Carmack Rd.
The CFAES Open House is being held in conjunction with the University Sesquicentennial Open House with various locations/events across campus. Learn more at go.osu.edu/cfaes150.
DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2020
TIME: 1 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory
Parking/Shuttle from West Campus at Lot 5, 1091 Carmack Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43210
Franklin County 4-H Camp Registration Opening March 15
Financial aid is available in the form of partial camperships for 4-H families with financial need. Campership applications are due April 5.
Date: June 17-21, 2020
More Information: go.osu.edu/camp
TEEN LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - CARTEENS
4-H CARTEENS is a program taught to teens by teens to help reduce the number of second time traffic offenders in Ohio. All participants that you will be teaching have been mandated by the courts to attend. The program is held one Tuesday a month, 6-9 p.m.
We are currently looking for 4-H'ers and other youth who have at least a learner’s permit to present at CARTEENS. Benefits of becoming involved in CARTEENS are:
- You can receive service credits which can be used for graduation
- College scholarships are available for active CARTEENS presenters
- Fun! Friends! A chance to brush up on your public speaking skills!
If you are interested, contact Sue Hogan at: hogan.239@osu.edu
Franklin County 4-H Unites for Community Service & Healthy Living
4-H Walk & Serve - More information found at this WEBSITE: 4hcouncil.org
SPREAD THE WORD!
You can help promote Walk & Serve with your school, co-workers, family, friends, and community. Please share with your teachers and school administrators!
CLOVER 5K
Time to hit the road for the fourth annual Franklin County Clover 5K in Hilliard on April 4th! The Clover 5K is a fundraiser to support the Walk & Serve community service event.
Both events are back-to back at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
Sign up today for only $25 (price increases on February 26). Registration includes t-shirt, post race made-to-order omelet and the satisfaction that you made a difference in the community. For more info, visit www.runsignup.com/clover5k.
Please promote this event on social media. You can also use the below flyer to print and hang, or to post on your school's online calendar. Your help with publicity can also be mentioned on your county award forms!
DONATIONS NEEDED
- Items that can be used for runner awards or door prizes:
(Drop off at the Kunz-Brundige Extension Building prior to April 1.)
- themed baskets
- gift cards
- Items for the runner goodie bags: like restaurant coupons, lip balm, granola bars
- Other items needed for some of the Walk & Serve service projects:
(Bring to the Walk & Serve event.)
- sour cream & cottage cheese plastic containers (empty and clean)
- newspapers, comics or the black print, no ads please
If you have questions, contact Amy.
Look at newsletter devoted to Walk & Serve and Clover 5K.
Franklin County 4-H Sewing Clinic
SAVE THE DATE! The Franklin County 4-H Fashion Board is offering a clinic for 4-H members that want to take the Sew Fun project this year. The clinic offers participants to complete most of the Sew Fun project book as well as make the required skirt - all in two days! No prior sewing experience is needed. For questions, contact Sam Brill at samantha_brill@hotmail.com
When: June 5 (4-8pm) and June 6 (8am-noon)
Registration: Coming Soon!
Bottle Cap Drive Deadline Approaching
Our deadline for cap collection is April 1. You can drop off your caps at the Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building; 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210.
Brundige Legacy Foundation Grant Opportunities
Amount: Up to $1,000 per proposal
Applicant Eligibility: Any 4-H members and/or clubs in Franklin County 4-H
Requirements: Any 4-H club applying must have a current Ohio 4-H club charter, an active checking account, and follow all Ohio 4-H requirements and guidelines for club finance management. Checks will be made out in the club's name.
Application: Submit up to a two-page letter summarizing the following:
- The project
- The financial plan (including other funding that has been raised/secured)
- The dates and locations of the planned activities
Deadline: The application is a rolling process with no deadline. However, the Foundation desires to be a lead partner and requests that projects be submitted at least three-six months before the anticipated activities.
Click here to download the complete application
Grant Requests should be sent to:
The Brundige Legacy Foundation
Attention: Steven Moore
The Columbus Foundation
1234 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
All 4-H members taking a horse project (this does not include horseless horse) for the first time this year are REQUIRED to participate in a Horse Safety & Ethics session prior to participating in any 4-H activities with a horse. A parent or legal guardian must attend with the member. The member must also purchase and read the book Horse Safety & You prior to attending.
Two sessions are held. Members may choose which one they want to attend.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:30pm, Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building, 2548 Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH
IMPORTANT HORSE INFORMATION
Permission to Participate in Horse Projects
Equine Activities Disclosure
Horse ID Form
Horse Lease Guidelines
Horse Royalty Applications - Due April 1 (not postmarked)
Spring Equine Youth Clinic - May 2, 2020
4-H Clubs with Horse Projects
At least one advisor should be representing your club at 4-H Horse Advisory Committee meetings held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
- April 1, 7:00pm
- May 6, 7:00pm
- June 1, 7:00pm
Franklin County 4-H Horse Website - www.fchorse.org
Horse Vaccination Requirements
The Franklin County Fair is requiring all horses exhibiting at the fair to have documentation that their horse has received the following core horse vaccines. All of the vaccinations must be done in 2020.
- Eastern/Western Equine encephalomyelitis
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- West Nile
- Flu/Rhino
- A negative coggins will also need to be provided for 2020.
Protocol standards are:
- Unvaccinated animals need an initial vaccine followed by a booster in 3 weeks.
- All previously vaccinated horses need only the booster vaccine.
- Rabies is the only exception - only need the yearly dose, no booster in previously unvaccinated.
- It is recommended that Booster vaccines occur within 2 months of fair for adequate protection. Especially since the respiratory viruses have shorter protection periods.
NEW! Horse Member Grading
Advisors: Save the Date! Required Attendance
All 4-H Clubs are required to send at least one representative to the annual 4-H Club Advisor Fair Update, April 15, 7:00pm.
Why is attendance required for this event? All clubs need to send at least one representative so that they are informed about the fair entry process. The representative is then responsible for sharing the information with their club. All advisors are encouraged to attend so they can hear the info first hand.
Date: April 15, 2020
Time: 7:00pm
(The update will start after a brief 4-H Council meeting.)
Where: Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building
2548 Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH 43210
Parking: Free Parking
ATTENTION: CLOVERBUD CLUB ADVISORS
This is an excellent opportunity for clubs that want their Cloverbuds to get engaged in 4-H. See details of how your club can participate in the Cloverbot Challenge HERE. This year's theme is Transportation and the Challenge event will take place on June 13.
More Information: https://ohio4h.org/families/cloverbuds/cloverbot-challenge
Deadline to Order LEGO Kit: March 20, 2020
Deadline to Register Club for Event: May 1, 2020
Congratulations!
2020 Franklin County 4-H Trip Scholarship Winners
Sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H Council
Citizenship Washington Focus: Elijah Voorhees
Citizenship Washington Focus: Kathrine Douglass
Leadership Washington Focus: Kristina Ma
Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp: Piper Brill
Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp: Ivy Smith
Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp: Alexia Pennington
Buckeye Leadership Workshop: Brooke Fleshman
Livestock Possession Deadlines
Poultry Project Update
LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENT
Are you taking any of the following 4-H projects to the Franklin County Fair this year?
- Lactating Dairy Cows
- Market Rabbits
- Market Poultry
- Market Lambs
- Market Goats
- Lactating Dairy Goats
- Market Beef (including beef & dairy feeders)
- Market Swine
If you answered yes to the question above, YOU MUST ATTEND a livestock quality assurance session by June 3. NO EXCEPTIONS. There are numerous opportunities across the state to attend a session.
Franklin County 4-H will be holding two sessions (pick one):
- April 25, 2020, 9:00am - Kunz Brundige Franklin County Extension Building; 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210; No registration required.
- May 26, 2020, 6:30pm - Kunz Brundige Franklin County Extension Building; 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210; No registration required.
Another Option Available
- ASE Feed & Supply holds a free LQA program at Tolles Career & Technical Center on March 19, 6:15pm. Register at http://go.osu.edu/asefeed
Other approved LQA’s throughout central Ohio will be shared as the Extension Office receives them.
Important Swine Project Information
Attention: High School Students
The ExploreAg program is a week-long experience where high school students interact with and learn from internationally known teachers, scientists, and researchers. Students are hosted on campus at the Ohio State University and Central State University and are introduced to various aspects of agriculture both in the classroom and through diverse hands-on learning experiences, both on and off campus.
Subject areas include food science, precision agriculture, animal science, natural resources, management skills, technology, and agricultural business.
In addition to the classroom experience, scholars will participate in field experiences that highlight cutting-edge research, and introduce industry partners, to provide scholars with a glimpse of innovative careers in related fields.
ExploreAg will offer four FREE camp sessions in 2020!
Session 1- June 14-19 - The Ohio State University Main Campus
Session 2-June 21-26 - The Ohio State University Main Campus
Session 3-July 5-10 - Central State University
Session 4- July 12-17 - The Ohio State University ATI Campus
Survey Takers Wanted
For Adults: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2JXMGH
For Students: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QYXJGQM
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp at Kelleys Island has offered hundreds of young people the opportunity to learn about aquatic science and experience a variety of recreational watersports on Lake Erie. Sea Camp is offered to youth ages 15-17 (age as of July 11, first day of camp).
The mission of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is to offer teenage youth an introduction to the Great Lakes through hands-on experiences in a variety of aquatic-based programs. Sea Camp will enable participants to experience Lake Erie-based activities and culture such as aquatic science, water recreation, and fishing. The program is a supervised, educational environment fostered by Ohio 4-H and The Ohio State University.
Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camps
Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Education Camp
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Ages 9 - 12
- Hosted by: Canter's Cave 4-H Camp Inc.
- Camp dates are June 26-28, 2020
- Cost for Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Education Camp is $230.00
Ohio 4-H Senior Shooting Education Camp
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Ages 12 - 18
- Hosted by: Canter's Cave 4-H Camp Inc.
- Camp dates are: July 19-24, 2020
- Cost of Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camp is $330.00
For more information visit https://ohio4h.org/families/members/events-opportunties/shooting-sports/4-h-shooting-ed-camp
Camp Canopy
Jun 7-12, 2020
Have you ever wondered what types of trees are in Ohio's forests? Or what kinds of relationships organisms have with the forest? If so, Camp Canopy is the place to be! Camp is held at FFA Camp Muskingum, located on Leesville Lake in the beautiful rolling hills of Carroll County, Ohio. Any student who has completed 8th grade through seniors graduating the year of camp are welcome to participate. Be prepared to obtain valuable forestry information, make many new friends and HAVE FUN!!!
OSU Extension, Franklin
For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.