Clover Rover
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January'sCharacter Trait:
Availability
January’s character trait of availability reflects the community
service aspect of our 4-H program. Availability can be defined as making
your own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those you serve.
Community service certainly fits this definition.
Teach availability instead of self-centeredness. Too often people think “what’s in it for me?” rather than “how can I help others?” The five keys to availability are:
Each club should plan at least one community service activity throughout the year. Have club members brainstorm ideas and then choose one or two projects. Let’s teach our 4-H club members the importance of giving back to the community. Together we can do great things. Back To Top Ohio 4-H Age Requirements
As I read club announcements in the local newspapers, I’m
still finding that some 4-H clubs are using the old age guidelines when recruiting
new members.
When recruiting 4-H members for 2008, please remember the following: Eligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child has reached age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten, as of January 1 of the current year (Cloverbuds); project membership begins when a child is at least 8 and enrolled in third grade, as of January 1 of the current year. Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19. Contact our office if you have questions regarding the age criteria.
Application
Deadlines
Older 4-H youth have received information regarding applications
and deadlines. Below is a summary of this information.
Due January 18, 2008, to OSU Extension, Darke County:
Due January 30, 2008, to the State 4-H Office:
4-H members, volunteers and
parents are invited to attend one or more of the Build Your Skills workshops
being offered in 2008.
Dates and topics are as follows: • January 26 - Advisor Update: What’s New in 2008 • February 23 - Writing Club By-Laws • March 20 - Working with 4-H Parents • April 26 - Working with Disabilities • May 10 - Preparing for Project Judging and Fair • May 27 - Food Safety for Food Stand Operators All sessions will be held at OSU Extension, Darke County, beginning
at 10:00am, with the exception of May 27, which begins at 7:00pm.
Pre-registration is required and the registration deadline is the Wednesday before each scheduled workshop.
A
Weather Reminder
Just a reminder about our meeting policy during inclement weather:
If Greenville City Schools are closed due to winter weather conditions, any
meetings that Rhonda has scheduled at OSU Extension, Darke County, will not
be held. Examples: Jr. Fairboard, 4-H Committee, counselor meetings,
Goat Committee, Horse Committee, Advisor Updates, Advisor Trainings, etc.
We will also attempt to have WTGR announce any weather related closings on their station, at 97.5FM. Use your own judgment when deciding whether or not to attend. I know that weather conditions may vary from one end of the county to the other.
Mandatory
Advisor Updates
Starting in 2007, we offered mandatory advisor updates for the
organizational advisors of each club. Other advisors and 4-H members
are also invited to attend. Response was very positive, so these sessions
will be offered again in 2008.
Dates and times are as follows: • January 15, 7:00pm • January 22, 7:00pm • January 26, 10:00am • February 21, 7:00pm • March 18, 7:00pm All clubs must send at least one advisor to one of these updates. All meetings will be held at OSU Extension, Darke County. Pre-registration is required to due space limitations. Registration deadline is one week prior to each session. Don’t automatically assume you can just “show up.” Please call and register as soon as possible.
All 4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit beef steers during
the 2008 Darke County Junior Fair must have their animals tagged
and weighed at Beef Steer Weigh In on Saturday, January 5, 2008.
Tagging will be held at the fairgrounds in Greenville from 9:00am until 11:00am. Letters with complete details will be sent to last year’s exhibitors and advisors in the coming days. There will be a $5.00 charge per head to cover costs. State fair nose prints will also be completed at tagging in January. For additional information, contact Tim Rhoades, at 526-4787, or a member of the Beef Committee.
The Darke County 4-H Committee is sponsoring the annual county-wide
chicken barbeque on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at OSU Extension,
Darke County. Drive through (located at the rear of the building) or
walk in pick-up (at the back door of the building) will be available from
4:00pm-6:00pm.
Funds raised from this barbeque
are used to support local 4-H programming and activities.
Dinners are available for
a donation of $6.00 each (pre-sale only), and will include 1/2 chicken, applesauce,
roll and butter and chips.
Organizational advisors have
received complete information. Each club will receive 50¢ for
each ticket it sells. Unsold tickets and money must be returned to
our office no later than 4:30pm, on Friday, February 8, 2008.
Back To Top The Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference and Bob Evans Recognition Luncheon will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Columbus Convention Center. In the past we have sent conference information to all 4-H volunteers. Due to budget restrictions, we can no longer afford to do so. However, if you would like a copy of the conference information, contact our office. We will be happy to send information to those who request us to do so. Registration forms, along with your $30.00 deposit, must be submitted to our office no later than Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at 4:30pm. Your $30.00 deposit will be returned once you have attended the conference. Registration fees for those who attend conference will be paid by the 4-H Committee. The earlier you register, the more likely you will receive your requested sessions. Registration materials will be available from the State 4-H Office soon.
Once we have received the completed application, interview and orientation times will be scheduled. Applicants must undergo a fingerprint background check. All phases of the application process must be completed by April 1, 2008, in order to obtain volunteer status for this year. In order to ensure that applicants have ample time to complete the process, no new volunteer applications will be accepted after March 1, 2008. The 4-H programs in Illinois and northeast Missouri are inviting
all youth, ages 8-18 years old, to produce their own digital photography,
digital audio, digital video or mixed media production that demonstrates
your abilities with digital media of all kinds.
Top entries may be used in various promotional products, and $100 prizes will be awarded. This IL-MO partnership involves electronic submissions of any media type. The upcoming deadlines are: January 30, 2008, April 30, 2008 and October 30, 2008. Select your own theme and message.Show the world your imagination and creativity! Create some mayhem! Complete rules and more information can be found online. Back To Top Odds 'N
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Updated: February 2008