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Franklin County 4-H News - July 29

Green & Growing Franklin County 4-H News - July 29

Thank You!

We hope you enjoyed your 4-H experiences this year! The 2024 Franklin County Fair has come to an end. We are so grateful for our time with fellow 4-H families for the week of the fair. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people that made this year’s fair possible.


First and foremost, THANK YOU to the Franklin County Senior Fair Board for their commitment to providing a positive experience for 4-H youth.


Another special THANK YOU to the Junior Fair Board Members who volunteer their time to make each fair event happen! You did a great job!


And also, THANK YOU to our Franklin County 4-H members, advisors, parents, and families for supporting the 4-H program and following through! We’re proud to call each of you a part of the 4-H family!

End of Year County 4-H Awards

Make sure you take the opportunity to fill out the appropriate award forms so that you can receive the credit you deserve for all of your accomplishments in 4-H! Here are the awards that are available...


Clover Award Forms (project members only)

These simple award forms are easy to fill out. Just mark off the activities that you've participated in this year, add up your points, and find out if you've qualified for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Clover Pin Award. It's all online!


Community Service, Leadership, & Public Speaking Awards (project members only) Community Service, Leadership, & Public Speaking award details are located on the Clover Award Form. Check off the activities that you've completed on each of these forms to see if you've qualified for one or all of these award pins.


Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year Award (project members only)

This competitive award is only given to a select few in each age category to honor those that have gone above and beyond in their 4-H experiences. Award reviewers compile scores from clover and pin awards, review project and 4-H experiences, and read the short response essays on the online application to select the winners of this award.

Only those members who qualify for a Gold Pin and all of the Leadership, Public Speaking, and Community Service pins are eligible to apply for this honor.


Cloverbud Pin Award (Cloverbud members only)

Our youngest members in Kindergarten through second grade can complete this form to receive their Cloverbud Pin Award at the recognition program.


ALL AWARD FORMS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 6, 2024.

We are working diligently to finalize details for the recognition program. Save the Date for September 29, 2024, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.


Contact Beth at Boomershine.10@osu.edu or Rachel at Stoneburner.31@osu.edu with any questions.

2024 Franklin County 4-H Project Results

Congrats to all of our 4-H members who completed their 4-H projects and exhibited them at the Franklin County Fair!


Results for non-livestock projects are posted on our website, and in the Franklin County 4-H app.


Livestock awards are coming soon!

Franklin County Junior Fair Board Applications Due Soon

Franklin County Junior Fair Board is now accepting applications for the 2025. Junior Fair Board. EVERYONE, new and returning, must fill out an application this year. Applications are due August 11, 2024. Junior Fair Board meets on the first Tuesday of most months and the first meeting will be on September 3, 2024.


Expectations:

  1. Attend meetings (1st Tuesday, monthly)
  2. Raise financial support to help with awards
  3. Make cookies for the December fundraiser
  4. Participate in all Junior Fair Board fundraisers
  5. Purchase a fair board shirt
  6. Be on committees that will ultimately work/run the junior fair judgings/shows/activities at the 2023 Franklin County Fair


Franklin County Junior Fair Board Eligibility Requirements

  • Board Members: At least 14 years of age as of September 30, or at least a freshman in high school to 18 years old as of the application deadline, and a current member of 4-H, Boy Scouts, and/or Girl Scouts

  • Interns: In 7th to 8th grade as of the application deadline and current member of 4-H, Boy Scouts, and/or Girl Scouts


Application Deadline: August 11, 2024


New Member Application: go.osu.edu/25new


Returning Member Application: go.osu.edu/25returning

State 4-H Teen Leaders Council Applications Due 8/9

Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) applications for the 2024-25 year are now available and can be found on our website at go.osu.edu/TLC! Current TLC members who wish to continue their service must re-apply.

  • Applications and more information about the group can be found online at: go.osu.edu/TLC. Please note: applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation and program fees) are due by Friday, August 9, 2024.

  • The term for selected individuals will be September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.
  • The application process will be handled entirely online this year. The following links will be important to those seeking to apply:
Franklin County 4-H
franklin.osu.edu