Each year, many 4-H teens have the opportunity to participate in lots of cool activities at the county and state level.  Why do these teens get to do all the neat things?  Maybe it’s because they took the time to read this letter and learn more about the exciting opportunities that 4-H has to offer. This year, I hope YOU will be one of the lucky teens selected to experience “4-H . . . More Than You Ever Imagined!”

Read on for the details about:

1. State Trips and Camps & Achievement Awards (County 
     Report Form)
2. 4-H Scholarships
3. Buckeye Leadership Workshop
4. Carving New Ideas
5. Camp Counselor/CIT
6. State 4-H Ambassador
7. Darke County 4-H Ambassador
8. CarTeens
9. Food & Fashion Board
10. Darke County 4-H Committee
11. Special Events Helpers 
 

Celebrate 100 years of 4-H during 2002 by expanding your horizons and stepping out of your comfort zone.  Take advantage of these opportunities to make new friends from across the county, state and the nation!

Have a great 4-H year during 2002!

Best Wishes,

Rhonda M. Williams

Rhonda M. Williams
Extension Agent,
4-H Youth Development

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Any 4-H member, age 14 or older, as of December 31, 2001, can complete a County 4-H Report Form.  Completed forms are due to our office by January 18, 2002, and are used to select trip winners to Ohio 4-H Youth Expo, Ohio 4-H Sea Camp, Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp, Ohio 4-H Conservation Camp, and Citizenship Washington Focus.  Click here to learn more about these opportunities.

The Ohio-4-H Scholarship application for high school seniors is due to the Extension Office January 18, 2001.  Applications are judged at the county, district and state levels.  Scholarships range from $500 to $1000.  Applications will be available from our office after November 15th.

Buckeye Leadership Workshop welcomes those interested in developing or improving recreational leadership skills.  A minimum age of 16 (or sophomore in high school) is required.  The workshop will be held March 15 through March 20, 2002.  Registration fee is $320, however, partial scholarships are available through the BLW committee. Local sponsorships may also be available.  The deadline for scholarship application to BLW is December 28, 2001.  Contact the Extension Office for registration information.

Carving New Ideas is a motivational & leadership weekend retreat sponsored by The Ohio Collegiate 4-H Club on December 7th-9th at 4-H Camp Ohio.  Activities include team building, leadership, community service and recreational workshops.  Registration fee is $75.00.  Local sponsorship may be available.  Contact the Extension Office for more information.

Any 4-H member, age 15 and older as of January 1, 2002, may apply to be a Darke County 4-H Camp Counselor or CIT.  All interested teens must submit a completed application to the Extension Office by December 1, 2001.  All applicants will be interviewed at the Extension Office on Monday, December 10th.  Darke County Junior Camp is scheduled for July 1-3, 2002.  Darke County Intermediate Camp is scheduled for July 8-11.  Both camps will be held at Indian Hills 4-H Camp in Miami County. 

All Ohio 4-Hers are eligible who: a) are a high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior on January 1 of the year of application; b) have achieved the standards of excellence outlined as criteria for the program; c) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the time they participate in the program; d) have not previously been a State 4-H Ambassador.  To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete a State 4-H Ambassador application form.  These forms can be obtained from our office after November 15th.  Application deadline is January 18, 2002.  Darke County currently has one youth serving as a State 4-H Ambassador – Emily Goubeaux of Versailles.

Darke County 4-H Ambassadors are needed to promote 4-H to 3rd and 4th grade students in Darke County.  Ambassadors highlight all of the fun and exciting opportunities that 4-H has to offer.  If you are interested in being a 4-H Ambassador, please complete the enclosed form and return it to the Extension Office by December 1, 2001.

CarTeens is a driver education program presented to teens with first-time traffic violations.  Teens, age 15 and older, are needed to help with the presentation of this program.  CarTeens is held the second Saturday of each month, 9:00am-11:00am, at the Extension Office.  Complete and return the enclosed application to the Extension Office by January 1, 2002.

Any Darke County 4-H member, age 14 and older, interested in promoting 4-H nutrition and clothing projects and activities, may apply to be a member of the Food & Fashion Board.  Members must be enrolled in a nutrition or clothing project and be willing to develop and present educational activities to 4-H clubs in Darke County.  Complete and return the enclosed application to the Extension Office by January 1, 2002.

The Darke County 4-H Committee is composed of advisors, parents, business/community representatives and youth leaders who serve two year terms.  The main purpose of this committee is to help determine 4-H program needs.  The committee meets the third Thursday of every other month, beginning in January.  If you are interested in serving on this committee, contact the Extension Office by December 1, 2001.

Occasionally, youth leaders are needed to assist with special 4-H programs and presentations on a limited basis. Examples include after school activities, summer 4-H presentations, day camps, etc.  If you are interested in being considered as a special events youth volunteer, please contact the Extension Office by January 1, 2002.

For more information about any of the events/activities/opportunities described in this newsletter, please contact the Extension Office at 937-548-5215 or by 
e-mail: dark@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu

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