4-h update...4-h update go.osu.edu/champ4h thursday october 29, 2020 dear 4-h families, i hope you...
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4-H UPDATE
GO.OSU.EDU/CHAMP4H Thursday
October 29, 2020 Dear 4-H Families, I hope you are all staying dry on this rainy day. November is almost here. An election like no other is happening, Thanksgiving is around the corner, COVID frustrates many, but it is still a time to be thankful and grateful for what freedoms and blessings we have in our blessed Nation. What better way to start the month than to participate in the 4-H Gratitude Challenge.. The next page contains a calendar for you to print and show your gratitude each day in November. If you would like to share your stories, we will gladly share all the great things. **************************************************************************************************
2021 4-H Enrollment Process Update
Our new enrollment system will be changing over on November 1st. We have decided that with changes in the new system, that we will send out re-enrollment forms this year for returning members and advisors. New members will complete the enrollment form as normal. You will receive a packet with re-enrollment forms, calendar and a 4-H Handbook in the mail mid-December. Once the packet is received, you will need to check and make sure all the information is correct, make any adjustments, sign and return. Should be a simple process on your part. As we receive the information back, advisors will still be able to go in and view the information. More information will be available. The final date to enroll, pay enrollment fees, and register for a project is March 1, 2021.
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Use #4HGrowsHere, #Grateful4Her, and #4HGratitudeChallenge to spread an attitude a gratitude to all of your social media friends and follower.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Start a gratitude journal. Each day write down something you are thankful for.
Write a thank you note to your 4-H advisor.
Think of someone you are grateful to know. Tell them.
Complete one random act of kindness today.
Send a text to someone who makes you smile and tell them why.
Handwrite a letter and mail it to a friend.
Create a piece of art that shows what you are thankful for.
08 09 10 11 12 13 14 Spend time with someone you care about.
Compliment at least 5 other people today.
Think of someone you are proud of. Tell them!
Thank a veteran for their service.
Veteran’s Day
Volunteer to do an unpleasant task, like taking out the garbage or doing the dishes.
Write a thank you note to a special teacher.
Bake a treat for your neighbors.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Gather 10 items from your closet to donate.
Make a social media post highlighting a person you are grateful for.
Write a thank you note to a coach or mentor.
Color a picture and give it to a friend.
Do a family member’s chores for them today.
Set time aside to play a game with your family.
Share a photo of something you are grateful for on social media.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Think of a creative way to Pay It Forward today.
Leave a note of encouragement for a friend.
Call a relative you haven’t spoken to recently.
No complaining day! Each time you want to complain, say something you are grateful for instead.
Spend time with family and friends.
Thanksgiving
Give a small gift to someone for no reason at all.
Write a letter or note to your parents or grandparents.
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Donate one canned food item for each day you forgot to write in your gratitude journal
Read over your gratitude journal and spend time reflecting on the challenge.
BE RECOGNIZED ON THE STATE LEVEL FOR YOUR 4-H ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FOOD AND FASHION BOARD APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
If you are high school aged and take a non-livestock project, you are eligible to apply for the Food and Fashion Board. This Board is a working group doing a variety of projects, putting on clinics for non-livestock projects and announcing the Style Review at the county fair.
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NEW ADVISOR/VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
If you or someone you know wants to make a difference in a child’s life, then considering becoming a 4-H volunteer/club advisor. How do you know if you would make a good advisor? Do you like to help kids? Do you have expertise knowledge in a subject matter that you would like to share to help kids with their projects? Do you want to learn as your kids learn? New advisors and volunteers are always welcome. Deadline to apply to be an advisor is February 15th. Applications are available at the office or contact [email protected] and she will email you an application.
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ATTENTION CLUB ADVISORS PLEASE RESPOND BY NOVEMBER 30th
As we work to start 2021, we need to know if you will be having a club in 2021 and if you are accepting new members. If we don’t hear from you, we will assume you are staying on as an advisor and that your club will take new members. We do compile a list of clubs, head advisors, phone numbers and types of projects in your club to distribute to new potential members.
Thank you for all you do!
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MOVING FORWARD
As we move into fall 4-H club meetings and activities, the Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings & Events has been updated to reflect current guidance from Ohio State University and health officials. Please remember:
• Hosting virtual meetings and events is preferred- Champaign County Adult Specie Committee Meetings will remain virtual till at least January 1.
• If activities are critical/essential and are in-person, they must be education-focused • Group cannot be larger than 50 people, including adults, youth, presenters, etc.
• Face masks are required inside and outside at all times • Potlucks and buffets are not permitted
Find details and updated guidelines at Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings & Events effective September 1, 2020
4-H Club Fund Raising and Community Service Guidance Please review the document below for guidance when planning 4-H club fund raisers or service project. The Ohio 4-H Planning Guide listed above is still in effect.
4-H Club Fund Raising and Community Service Guidance - effective October 8, 2020
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4-H School Enrichment Programs for Schools and Home-School
The Champaign County 4-H School Enrichment program is offering a creative opportunity to grades K-5 in all five county schools beginning in November and running through the end of April. The 4-H STEM Classroom Challenges offer a monthly lesson in team building, creative thinking, and hands-on learning as they create and submit monthly entries for judging by grade level. Winners will be announced the first Monday of each month beginning in December and the winning classrooms will receive a classroom sign to hang for recognition. The idea behind the program is to invite creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and group work back into our lives in a time forced into virtual learning and of the struggles that online classes bring to the table. The challenge utilizes everyday items that are easily recycled along with various things that are already on hand in the participating classroom(s), so there is no need for any additional cost or burden on the teachers participating. The only rule is to be creative. Therefore, the teachers can mold the challenge to either enhance their curriculum or as a well needed creative break. Supplies are being collected and cleaned in the OSU Extension office and are available for the classrooms, should they not have access to the monthly challenge item. The November challenge is what can you make from a cardboard box? Any box, any size, any shape… Currently, we have forty-five participating classroom in four of the five local school districts, and we are eagerly awaiting the entries on November 23, 2020. If you have any questions about the 4-H STEM Classroom Challenge or would like to sponsor or donate to the program, please contact Kiley Horn at [email protected] or Jenni Nott at [email protected].
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2021 STATE LEADERSHIP CAMP Leadership Camp Info:
• Date: June 1-5, 2021 (check in at 2:00 p.m.; Dismissal at 10:30 a.m.). Full time attendance is required.
• Location: 4-H Camp Ohio, St. Louisville, Ohio • What: The Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp is a premier leadership development opportunity
that offers participants engaging sessions in topics such as motivation, courage, teamwork, and more! While at camp, participants are actively learning AND teaching their peers!
• Who: Teen 15-18 as of January 1, 2021 and mature 14 year olds (as determined by the county 4-H professional) who have significant leadership potential or experience in their home county’s 4-H program.
o Camp is designed for participants to attend one time. However, individuals may attend for 2+ years, if space is available. Scholarship dollars are only to be used for first time in-person attendees. Contact Hannah for this opportunity.
o Individuals who attended virtually in 2020 are still eligible to attend and utilize sponsorship dollars in 2021.
• What do they do? Participants will develop concrete peer leadership skills that will enable them to have an immediate impact in their home 4-H club, county, community, or school. Participants will leave camp ready to take on new challenges.
If you are interested in 4-H State Leadership Camp in 2021, contact Melinda at [email protected] for the county application. Deadline to apply to county is March 1. **************************************************************************************************** HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
Your 4-H County Extension team, Melinda Ryan Kiley Horn Jenni Nott Deb Knowles Extension Educator Program Assistant Program Assistant Office Associate [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Champaign County OSU Extension go.osu.edu/champ4h 1512 S. US Hwy 68, Suite B100 facebook: champaigncountyohio4h Urbana, Ohio 43078 937-484-1526
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