Camp Opportunity for Teens! - Register by Oct. 20
Carving New Ideas is a statewide teen leadership camping opportunity for any 4-H members in grades 8-12. The focus is on improving skills in critical thinking and program facilitation. This unique event is planned and facilitated by the Collegiate 4-H Club at The Ohio State University. The weekend begins on Friday night at 4-H Camp Ohio in St. Louisville, Ohio, with check-in between 6:30pm and 8:00pm.
This year, campers will "Go for the Gold" at CNI. The theme dives into Health – the fourth H! Sessions and speakers, along with other fun, will focus on making us all healthier, one gold medal at a time. You'll have a ton of fun meeting other teens from around Ohio, learning more about yourself and exploring how you can grow into an amazing leader. Campers will pack up and head home on Sunday at 10:30am, ready to move forward refreshed and to lead their communities in healthy initiatives. Don’t miss out on this incredible event - bunks sell out fast! Register today at http://go.osu.edu/CNI17.
Camp Counselor Applications - DEADLINE NOVember 1
Applications are now being accepted for teens interested in serving as new or returning camp counselors at the 2018 Franklin County 4-H Camp, Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 22. Individuals thinking of applying should check out the position description and application details found HERE.
New and returning counselors must apply. Note that applicants that were not counselors in 2017, need to be collect references prior to the deadline of November 1, so don't wait until the last minute!
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 18, 2018)
- Must be able to get transportation to meetings and events as needed
- Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of training
- Must complete Child Abuse Awareness training
- Must sign Standards of Behaviors and complete the Code of Conduct form
- Applicants that were not counselors in 2017 must submit two completed reference forms. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
- Applicants who are 18 years old or older as of April 18, 2018 must also submit to a background check
* There will be more applicants than positions so selections will have to be made.
CARTEENS
Contact Sue for more info: hogan.239@osu.edu
Ohio 4-H Achievement Form Workshop
When: November 19, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus
RSVP: Your attendance and option preference is preferred by 11/15/17,
but not required. RSVP by emailing Hannah Epley at epley.24@osu.edu.
This comprehensive workshop will help you:
• Learn about opportunities that can arise from successful achievement form completion.
• Improve record keeping skills.
• Enhance forms to make them even stronger.
There will be two options for attendees:
• Option 1: Basic Overview-Ideal for first time achievement form completion or general information. This session will cover basic information about completing the form.
• Option 2: More In-Depth Session-Ideal for 2+ year completion of the form. It will offer work stations and coaches available to help attendees with already started or completed achievement forms.
Workshop attendees will be equipped with:
• Samples of achievement forms
• Verb lists to help enhance descriptions to use on form
• Items to include on achievement forms that may have been overlooked
• Experts who have either been successful or helped successful youth
Attendees are encouraged to bring their previous or already started achievement form with them!
Parents and advisors also welcome!
Advisor Appreciation & Enrichment Night
2018 Family Guide Now Available Online
Print copies will be available at the Franklin County Extension office in November.
2018 Project Book Changes
NEW PROJECT BOOKS
359 Your Thoughts Matter (A) - December 2017
384R Parliamentary Procedure Pocket Guide - Dec. 2017
481 Everyday Food and Fitness (B) - December 2017
644R Insect Collection Guide - December 2017 In print and online at
www.ohio4h.org/insects
REVISED OR REPLACED PROJECT BOOKS
179R Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows - October 2017
410 Designed by Me (B) - October 2017 Revised Fun with Clothes.
442 Family History Treasure Hunt (X) - December 2017
463 Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go (I) - November 2017 Revised Sports Nutrition 2
491 It’s My Home (B) - December 2017. Revised Adventures in Home Living.
623 Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing (B) - November 2017 Revised Fishing for the
Beginner.
630 Safe Use of Guns (B) - November 2017
644 Insect Adventures 1 (B) - November 2017 Revised Teaming with Insects, Level 1
645 Insect Adventures 2 (I) - December 2017 Revised Teaming with Insects, Level 2
646 Insect Adventures 3 (A) - December 2017 Revised Teaming with Insects, Level 3
DISCONTINUED PROJECT BOOKS
125R Learning About Dairy
434 Growing on My Own, Step 1 (B)
435 Growing with Others, Step 2 (I)
436 Growing in Communities, Step 3 (A)
483 Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark (B)
548 Lawn Care (X)
597 Becoming a Puppeteer (I)
OTHER CHANGES
495 Your First Home Away From Home (A) Now available online only. www.ohio4h.org/publications
KEY
B = A beginning-level project for members with no experience in a project area
I = An intermediate-level project for members with some experience in a project area
A = An advanced-level project for members experienced in a project area
X = A project appropriate for all skill and age levels
Change in 4-H Age Policy
Eligibility for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is age 5 and enrolled in kindergarten.
Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in third grade. Any youth age 9 or above is eligible for project membership, regardless of grade level.
Membership requires enrollment in an authorized Ohio 4-H club or group under the direction of an OSU Extension professional or an approved adult volunteer. A youth’s
4-H eligibility ends December 31 the year he or she turns 19.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
(Subject to Change)
2017
October 20, 2017, Deadline to submit registration for Carving New Ideas Camp
October 23, 2017, 6pm - 4-H Recognition Program (Ohio 4-H Center)
November 1, 2017 - Deadline to submit Camp Counselor Applications
November 6, 2017, 7pm - 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting (Fairgrounds)
November 7, 2017 - Camp Counselor Interviews (Franklin County Fairgrounds)
November 8, 2017, 7pm - Franklin County 4-H Council Officer Elections (Extension Office)
2018
January 1, 2018 - Market Steer/Heifer Possession Deadline for Franklin Co Fair
January 22, 2018 - Advisor Appreciation & Enrichment Night
January 22, 2018 - Ohio 4-H Achievement Records Due to Franklin Co. Extension Office
February 10, 2018, 10am - Winter Project Fair
February 10, 2018, 12:30pm - Officer Training
February 12, 2018 - New 4-H Volunteer Advisor Orientation
April 7, 2018 - Franklin County 4-H Walk & Serve
June 2, 2018 - Franklin County 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp
June 9, 2018 - Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge
June 18-22, 2018 - Franklin County 4-H Camp
July 14-21, 2018 - Franklin County Fair
More dates coming soon...
4-H Clubs with Horses
If your club has horse project members (not Horseless Horse), you are required to send a club advisor to the 4-H Horse Advisory Committee meetings. These usually take place the first Monday of each month at the fairgrounds and begin at 7pm.
The many shows, clinics, and activities for horse members cannot take place without your clubs support and help. Please make an effort to participate.
New 4-H Volunteer Advisor Orientation
February 12, 2018, 6:30pm (Extension Office - 530 W Spring St.)
If you are interested in attending the orientation and becoming a 4-H volunteer please contact Christina Byrd at byrd.282@osu.edu to register.
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