End of the Year Awards - Due Soon

Photos from the recognition event have been posted to the the Ohio State - Franklin County 4-H Facebook page. facebook.com/4HFranklin

Applications are now available for 4-H teen camp counselors at this year's 4-H camp, June 13-17, 2025. The process will also require a club advisor form regarding your club involvement, reference checks, along with an interview.

Due to the success of the program (camp) and the large number of applications, not everyone who completes the application process will receive a position.

Requirements: youth who are 14 years old by camp can apply (preference for those age 14 by 1/1/25). Applicants should have:

• good attendance with their 4-H Club
• demonstrate their attention to deadlines at the club level
• completed a 4-H project in 2024
• if they have attended camp, but aren't a 4-H member, they need to have contacted a club and have plans for club membership in 2025

Expectations - Counselor Applicants should:

• prioritize camp meetings in their schedule
• new counselors should plan to attend 30-40 hours of training/meetings
• returning counselors need to have a minimum of 24 hours of training/meetings
• fully participate in the activities at meetings and to attend Camp Counselor Workshop (weekend in April)
  
• practice camp songs, games, dances
• be actively involved in planning one evening recreation at camp and help lead classes
• plan to attend camp in its entirety including set-up and clean-up (June 13-17, 2025)
• and much more that will be shared and discussed with applicants and their parents at orientation

Applications can be found at this link.

Deadline to apply:October 15, 2024

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer and helping a 4-H Club? 4-H Advisors must be screened Ohio 4-H Volunteers. This process takes several steps. One of which is to attend an orientation. Two are currently scheduled for the 2024-2025 4-H year.

October 23, 2024, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
February 11, 2025, 6:30pm (Extension Office)

If you are interested in attending the orientation please contact Rachel Stoneburner at stoneburner.31@osu.edu to register.

If you would like to start the process to apply to be a 4-H advisor, click HERE for the application.

Carving New Ideas (CNI) is a statewide camping opportunity that focuses on workforce development, future forward thinking, and program facilitation for 4-H members in grades 8-12. Campers develop their leadership skills while making new friends from across Ohio. Held at 4-H Camp Ohio, this fall camping experience fosters new ways of thinking as older youth begin to look toward their future careers and education paths. Hosted by Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University, Collegiate 4-H members serve as session presenters, camp counselors, advisors, and more.

CARVING NEW IDEAS 2024 IS NOV. 22-24 AT 4-H CAMP OHIO!

• Diving Into New Ideas
• The fee is $90
• Registration closes 10/31
• Regsiter Here: go.osu.edu/CNI

4-H clubs with members exhibiting livestock are being strongly encouraged to send an adult representative to the monthly Fair Sale Committee meetings. These meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every month in the Junior Fair Office. Representatives will have the opportunity to participate in discussion regarding the Junior Fair Livestock Sale and learn how to become more involved in the livestock sale portion of the fair.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Junior Fair Office.

January 13, 2025 - Volunteer Appreciation and Enrichment Night

January 17, 2025 - Ohio 4-H Achievement Forms Due

February 11, 2025 - New Volunteer Orientation

February 15, 2025 - Winter Project Fair

April 1, 2025 - Enrollment Deadline

April 12, 2025 - 4-H Walk & Serve

April 14, 2025 - Livestock Quality Assurance

April 16, 2025 - Advisor Fair Update

May 1, 2025 - Fair Entry Portal Opens

May 22, 2025 - Livestock Quality Assurance

June 7, 2025 - Fair Entry Deadline

June 13-17, 2025 - Franklin County 4-H Camp

July 9, 2025 - Livestock Evaluations & Skillathon

July 14 - 20, 2025 - Proposed Franklin County Fair

Attention Advisors! If you have not picked up your club's recognition packet from the recognition program in September, they are ready for pick-up at the Extension office. These packets contain end-of-the-year certificates, award pins, and other awards your members may have earned. If you would like to pick up your packet please email Rachel at stoneburner.31@osu.edu and she will have it ready for you.

All club volunteer advisors should save the evening of January 13, 2025, for the annual Advisor Appreciation & Enrichment Night. The event will contain required training, and enrollment information, as well as recognition of the hard work and dedication that advisors contributed to the 4-H program this past year.

As you know, the Junior Fair is a vital part of our community, providing young people with the opportunity to learn about agriculture, responsibility, and teamwork through livestock projects. Over the next several years, we have the goal of enhancing the livestock pens used by our participants. These pens are essential for providing a safe and comfortable environment for the animals, as well as creating an engaging experience for fairgoers.

Our goal is to raise $50,000.00 which will allow us to purchase pens that are safe for junior fair exhibitors, animals and fairgoers. Our current pens are 30+ years old and are showing their wear, so it is time for replacement.

Donations can be made via check to the Franklin County Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 6 Hilliard, Ohio 43026. Please put Pen Campaign in the subject line. Additionally, we would love the opportunity recognize your generosity by adding your name to the permanent sponsor sign that will be displayed throughout the year in the livestock building(s).

Email: boomershine.10@osu.edu or stoneburner.31@osu.edu
Website: franklin.osu.edu
Location: 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: 614-866-6900 option 2
Facebook: facebook.com/4hfranklin