What a great summer Seneca County 4-H had! We have completed a busy summer with camp, judging, the fair, and the Grade A Celebration.
We would like to share our appreciation and gratitude to all of the 4-H members, advisors, and families for everything you do for our 4-H program throughout the year. All of our events would not be possible without all of you and we thank you! Congratulations to all members on their projects, placings, and state fair participation and awards. Keep up the good work!
This is our last newsletter for 2017. Please make sure to read it carefully and check out dates, upcoming events, and other important information you will want to know to round out the year. As always, if you have any questions please contact the Extension Office.
We here at the Extension Office wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a wonderful Holiday Season, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
OSU Extension, Seneca County
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Cloverbud Camp Recap
Cloverbud camp was held on August 15, 2017 at the Meadowbrook Park in Bascom. Eight cloverbuds attended the day camp and participated in team building, mixers, recreation, bottle rockets, and water activities.
Mark your calendars for next year’s Cloverbud camp on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
End of Year Packets
Club end of year packets are ready for pick up at the Extension Office. These packets contain member/volunteer certificates, pins, senior pictures left from the booth, honor club forms, and forms for secretary and treasurer books. Tenured volunteers also have gifts that can be picked up when the club packet is picked up.
Secretary and Treasurer Books and Honor Club Forms Due
Secretary and treasurer books and honor club forms are due to the Extension Office by Friday, January 12, 2018.
4-H Projects and Senior Pictures
There are just a few projects left from the fair this year and a few from last year! Some senior pictures are also here and we were unable to put them in your club packet because they were picked up prior to. These items and pictures will remain in the office until the end of the year and then they will be disposed of.
New Volunteers and Club Information
We are always looking for new volunteers to serve in clubs or in other groups. Interested individuals should fill out a potential volunteer application, set up an interview, complete a background check, and Policy 1.50 training.
Now is also the time of year prospective members’ start calling looking for a club to join. Please let Erin know if you are accepting new members, where you meet, if you have cloverbuds, and a contact name and number. You can call the office or email me with the information.
2018 Volunteer background checks and fingerprints
Letters were sent out recently to volunteers who were selected to have their fingerprints done for the 2018 4-H year. This is a requirement in the state of Ohio to be a volunteer. If fingerprints are not completed by December 31, 2017, you will not be eligible to volunteer for 2018. Volunteers can be reimbursed for the cost of their background check by bringing the reimbursement form and receipt to the Extension Office. Background checks can be done anywhere that offers the service but some of the paperwork included in your letter only pertains to North Central Educational Services.
Quality Assurance Information for 2018
There is an opportunity for volunteers to be certified to be an assistant quality assurance instructor. There will be an Assuring Quality Care for Animals in-service to be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Registration is from 9-9:30 a.m. with the in-service beginning at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $35/person and registrations are due by Friday, October 13, 2017. If you are interested in this opportunity to receive training; please contact the Extension Office for registration details.
There will also be training held at the Extension Office for volunteers looking to be certified and those volunteers needing to be recertified. Trainings will be held in the large conference room at the Extension Office and costs $5.00/person. Cash and checks payable to OSU Extension will be accepted at the training.
· Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
· Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
· Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
· Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Every member taking livestock (except horses and dogs) must attend a quality assurance training. First year members taking a livestock project MUST attend a county wise quality assurance session and a parent/guardian must be present. QA must be completed by May 1, 2018.
There are four options for completing QA training:
· Attend one of the countywide trainings offered in Seneca County. Countywide training will be offered on the following dates with locations to be determined. All first year members taking livestock must attend a county QA session with a parent/guardian. The test out option will be offered again this year only at the countywide QA options listed below. Youth ages 15-18 years old who pass the QA test can test out of the annual QA program permanently. These ages are as of January 1, 2018- a youth’s 4-H age.
o Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 6:00 p.m., with test out starting at 5:00 p.m.
o Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 6:00 p.m., with test out starting at 5:00 p.m.
o Sunday, April 29, 2018 4:00 p.m., with test out starting at 3:00 p.m.
· Attend a qualified QA training with/in your club. Certified assistant instructors will be able to teach QA at the club level. If they choose to open it up to others to attend, a list will be complied and you will be notified.
· Attend a qualified QA training in another Ohio county-fees may apply. You can call the Extension Office for dates and times.
· Attend a qualified QA training at an Ohio approved event. These could be at a clinic, Beef Expo, Dairy Palooza, etc.
Mandatory Policy 1.50 Training
Volunteers, please mark your calendars to attend one of the mandatory Policy 1.50 trainings and 4-H update. Any active volunteers must attend a training to be a volunteer in 2018.
All trainings will be held in the large conference room at the Extension Office.
· Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.
· Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
· Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
· Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Teen Workshop
A Teen Workshop will be provided for all teens and parents who are interested and want to know more about how to get involved and what opportunities are available to them in the 4-H program. This will cover county, state, and national clubs, award trips, and scholarships. The Teen Workshop is for any 4-H teen 13 years and older and will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Extension Office from 6-8 p.m. There is no cost to attend. To view a flier visit our website: https://seneca.osu.edu/news/teen-workshop
Carving New Ideas (CNI)
It’s time to register for Carving New Ideas! This fall camp tradition hosted by OSU’s Collegiate 4-H Club is “Going for the Gold” November 3-5 at 4-H Camp Ohio. 4-H members in grades 8-12 are invited to join in this great weekend. Carving New Ideas is a camping opportunity for older youth, concentrating on the principals for critical thinking and program facilitation. The focus of the camp will be healthy living, striving to make winning strides in each of the health focuses of the camp. Sessions and speakers, along with other fun, will focus on making us all healthier, one gold medal at a time. Registration details and other information can be found at: go.osu.edu/CNI17
Award Trip Scholarship Applications
There are scholarships available to help with the cost of some of the award trips offered through 4-H. The scholarship applications are due to the Extension Office by Monday, December 11, 2017. Scholarships will be available on the website and in the Extension office shortly.
2018 Important Camp Information
Mark your calendars for the 2018 Seneca County 4-H Junior Camp at Kelleys Island on Tuesday, June 26-Friday June 29, 2018. Again, for the 2018 year, there will be no full camp scholarships given out. We highly encourage you to start thinking of ways you can save up for camp now. It could be a fundraiser with your club or saving a little each month. Scholarships at most will be half of the cost of camp per camper/counselor.
2018 Important Camp Counselor Information
Camp counselor applications will be due to the Extension Office by December 11, 2017. Applications will be available on our website and in the Extension Office shortly. Interviews for counselors will take place on December 27 and 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. First year counselors will be considered counselors in training (CIT’s) and will be required to help with Cloverbud Camp on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The 2018 junior camp on Kelleys Island will be Tuesday, June 26-Friday, June 29, 2018.
Scholarship and Award Winners
The following members were awarded scholarships and/or awards during the fair and the Grade A Celebration.
Home Economic Award: Caitlin Frankart- Fightin’ 4-Hers and New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies.
4-H Advisory Council Scholarship: Ethan Marks- 4-H Guys and Gals.
Kady Elchert- Fightin’ 4-Hers and New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies.
4-H Program Memorial Scholarship: Kady Elchert- Fightin’ 4-Hers and New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies.
I Dare You Award: Gabrielle Oliver- Sew Sharp
Garrett McCoy- Doggon’it’s
Golden Award: Samantha Fitch- Blue Ribbon Buckeyes
Caitlin Faber- Seneca Pens and Friends
CARTEENS Scholarship: David Irving- Seneca Pens and Friends
Teen Leadership Council and State Fashion Board
Congratulations to a few of our Seneca County 4-H teens who were selected for the Teen Leadership Council and State Fashion Board! Their leadership skills will shine bright and they will represent Seneca County well at the state level.
o Caitlin Frankart- Fightin’ 4-Hers and New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies, Teen Leadership Council Committee Member
o Rebecca Greene- Country Clovers and Doggon’it’s, Teen Leadership Council Committee Member
o Isabelle Lewis- Seneca Helping Hands, State 4-H Fashion Board
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State Fair Winners
Seneca County had around 80 4-H members who attended The Ohio State Fair. We would like to congratulate the following 4-H members for receiving an award for the following projects:
Non-livestock:
Creative Arts Day
· Ashley Brickner, Seneca Pens and Friends, Get Started in Art, Senior, Outstanding
· Autumn Enders, Republic Rowdy Rednecks, Scrapbooking, Junior, Outstanding
Family Life Day
· Emma Charlton, Blue Ribbon Buckeyes, Family History Treasure Hunt, Second year, Outstanding
Home Decorating Day
· Kristan Bowers, Buckeye Buddies, Your First Home Away From Home, Outstanding
Quilt Day
· Casey Siemer, Sew Sharp, Quilting the Best Better, Outstanding
STEM Day
· Belinda Burkett, Seneca Pens and Friends, All Systems Go (Vet Science 2), Outstanding
Creative Arts Day II
· Madison Beard, Bloomville Good Luck Sheep, Cake Decorating, Advanced Junior, Outstanding
Communication Days
· Isabelle Lewis, Seneca Helping Hands, Demonstration, Senior Individual, Outstanding
Companion Day
· Garrett McCoy, Doggon’it’s, Cat 1 Age 14-18, Outstanding
Engineering Excitement Day
· Belinda Burkett, Seneca Pens and Friends, Science Fun with Electricity, Clock Trophy
· Denny Burkett, Seneca Pens and Friends, Magic of Electricity, Outstanding
Engineering Welding Day
· Daniel Faber, Seneca Pens and Friends, Welding, Outstanding
Clothing Days
· Isabelle Lewis, Seneca Helping Hands, Shopping Savvy Senior, Outstanding
· Abby Lucius, Fightin’ 4-Hers, Sew for Others, Outstanding
Food and Nutrition Days
· Bryce Reiter, Republic Rowdy Rednecks, The Global Gourmet, Outstanding
· Jonathan Margraf, Republic Rowdy Rednecks, Grill Master Senior, Outstanding
Woodworking Day
· Thomas Daniel, Seneca Pens and Friends, Making the Cut Junior, Clock Trophy
Self-Determined Day
· Christina Park, Blue Ribbon Buckeyes, Self-Determined Senior, Superior
Livestock:
Beef
Junior Limousin
· Emma Gurney, Attica Dairy
o Early Jr. Heifer Calf, First Place
o Senior Heifer Calf, First Place
o YRP Reserve Limousin
o Limflex Early Summer Yrling, First Place
o YRP Limflex Reserve Champion
Sheep
Junior Market Lambs
· Mya Carrick, Republic Rowdy Rednecks
o Southdown Purebred Wether, Class 8, Third Place
o Sheep Skill-a-thon, 9 year old, Ninth Place
· Thomas Wells, Republic Rowdy Rednecks, Sheep Skill-a-thon
Junior Shropshire
· Alyson Pence, Swine Stockade
o Late Ram Lamb, Third Place
o Yrling Ewe, First Place
Swine
Junior Barrows
· Daniel Price, Eden Dairy
o Yorkshire Barrow, Fifth Place
o Yorkshire Barrow, Sixth Place
· Morgan Price, Eden Dairy
o Yorkshire Barrow, Sixth Place
Dogs
· Theresa Greene, Doggon’it’s
o Rally Advanced, Level A, Third Place
o Novice A, Eighth Place
o Standard, Level 1, Agility, Gold
o Jumpers, Level 1, Gold
o Rally Advanced, A, Fourth Place
o Dog Skill-a-thon, 13 year old, Eleventh
· Rebecca Greene, Doggon’it’s
o Barn Hunt, 1, Gold and Bronze
o Skill-a-thon, 15 year old, Fourth Place
· David Greene, Doggon’it’s
o Skill-a-thon, 10 year old, First Place
· Kassidy Reynolds, Doggon’it’s
o Skill-a-thon, 13 year old, Third Place
o Showmanship, Intermediate, 13th
· Kaylor Reynolds, Doggon’it’s
o You and Your Dog, Junior, Thirteenth Place
o Pre Novice, Twelfth Place
o Skill-a-thon, 11 year old, Nineteenth Place
· Alexandria Elchert, Doggon’it’s
o Skill-a-thon, 8/9 year old, Tenth Place
Volunteer Anniversaries
Thank you to each advisor and volunteer that helped in any way with the 4-H program. The following list of volunteers are celebrating a milestone year! Volunteers listed will receive a gift in appreciation for your time and service.
First Year:
· Nancy Brodman- 4-H Home Schoolers
· Cory Bryant- 4-H Guys and Gals
· Maria Faber- Seneca Pens and Friends
· Thomas Gilbert- 4-H Guys and Gals
· Tammy Hammer- Thompson Toilers
· Cassie Heck- Sew Sharp
· Courtney Hessick- Seneca Co. Jr. Farmers
· Miranda Hessick- Seneca Co. Jr. Farmers
· Jozie Hickman- Camp Staff
· Rita Houtz- Doggon’it’s
· Amanda Knecht- 4-H Homeschoolers
· Jennifer Loudenslager- Cloverleaf Kings/Queens
· Becky Miller- Victory 4-H
· Katlyn Perkins- Rough Riders
· Megan Shock- Seneca Saddle Straddlers
· Jennifer Spitler- Eden Dairy
· Alana Stevens- Fightin’ 4-Hers
Fifth Year
· Kelsey Bowerman- Roots and Wings
· Cody Daniel- Roots and Wings
· Traci Elchert- New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies
· Courtney Meyers- Roots and Wings
· Connie Palmer- Seneca Co. Jr. Beef
· Lisa Parker- McCutchenville Wide-awake
· Gina Smith- Roots and Wings
· Christopher Staib- McCutchenville Wide-awake
· Cindy Taylor- Buckeye Clover Bunch