Highland HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happenings
Important Dates to Remember:
January 1: New Year’s Day, Office Closed
January 11: Club Financial Summaries Due
January 13: Advisor Training
January 14: Ohio State Scholarship meeting
January 16: Advisor Training
January 18: Martin Luther King Day observed, Office Closed
January 19: Advisor Training
January 28: Jr. Leadership Meeting, 5:45 p.m., 4-H Food Booth
January 28: Jr. Fair Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Jr. Fair Board Office
January 28: Camp Counselor Applications Due
April 2: OSU Extension Annual Fundraiser
Mandatory Advisor Trainings for 2016
As previously stated, all advisors must attend a child abuse and neglect training each year. This can be done
either in person or online for current advisors. New advisors must attend in person. If you choose to do the
online training please contact Kathy for further instructions.
It is also time for Occasional Quantity Cook training – one advisor from each club must attend either the in person
training or the on-line training.
Current advisor trainings will be held in the large meeting room at the Extension Office– January 13 & 19 starting at
6:00 p.m. or January 16 at 9:00 a.m. These trainings will include the mandatory Child Abuse
and Neglect training.
New advisor training will be held in the large meeting room at the Extension Office on March 31 starting at
6:30 p.m.
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CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
OSU EXTENSION, HIGHLAND COUNTY
119 GOVERNOR FORAKER PLACE; SUITE 202
HILLSBORO, OHIO 45133
(937) 393-1918
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Fundraisers
4-H Sun Catchers - $15 for large, only a few left.
Kroger Community Rewards – sign up at krogercommunityrewards.com – support Highland County 4-H, Organization #80836
Community Markets Community Cash – Save your Community Markets Receipts and drop them off at the Extension office
Mark your calendar! Highland County Extension Support Committee Dinner & Auction – April 2, 2016
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Ohio 4-H Conference
The 2016 Ohio Volunteer & Teen Conference will be held March 12 at the Columbus Convention Center.
This is a great educational opportunity for 4-H Youth and 4-H Advisors.
For more information contact Kathy.
To register you will need to submit your enrollment form and list of the sessions that you
would like to attend.
State 4-H Achievement Awards
These 25 awards recognize a 4-H member’s achievement in a specific area. Areas include: Beef, CARTEENS, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Companion Animals, Dairy,
Dairy Goat, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Food & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health& Safety, Horse, Leadership, Meat Goat, Mechanical &
Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Woodworking and Veterinary Science. Each achievement award winner will receive
a trip to National 4-H Congress that is scheduled to be held in Atlanta, Georgia.
State Achievement Forms are due to the Highland County Thursday, January 21, 2016. Achievement forms are available at: ohio4h.org/4-h-youth/teens/awards-scholarships
Contact Kathy if you have questions.
Scholarship Opportunities Highland County 4-H members are eligible for several county and state 4-H scholarships. The individual scholarship requirements are different. Stop by the office or visit our website: highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources for more information.
The 4-H Endowment, Fettro, Hudson, Five Point Implement and Tissot
scholarships are due February 18, 2016.
Ohio State Fair Scholarships – see
attached, due March 1, 2016.
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Jr. Leadership Club Youth 13 and older who enjoy leadership opportunities are invited to join the Junior Leadership Club. Call the office for details on how to get involved.
2016 Camp Dates
Teen Winter Retreat, January 30, 31
Counselor’s College, March 19, 20
Spring Fling, April 22, 23
Camp Open House, May 15
STEM Camp, June 6 -8
Beginner Camp, June 8 - 11
Cloverbud Overnight Camp, June 11, 12
Jr. High Camp, June 13-16
State Special Needs Camp, June 17-19
Cloverbud Day Camp, June 22
Teen Camp, June 24-27
Jr. Shooting Sports Education Camp, July 1-3
Cloverbud Day Camp, July 21 Sr. Shooting Sports Education Camp, July 17-22
Scholarships are available.
Ohio 4-H Project Central
Search for new and different projects
to take
Learn all about projects, what other people think of it, and view sample
pages
Rate a project you have already taken and share your feedback
Please take time to rate the projects
you have taken! This will give feedback to 4-H Educators as they continue to update and create new
projects.
www.ohio4h.org/projectcentral
Camp Counselor Applications Counselors must be 14 as of January 1, 2016. New Counselors will need 24 hours training and returning counselors need 20 hours. Applications will be available at the Extension office or on our website: highland.osu.edu. Applications are due January 28, 2016.
Camp Counselor College Counselor College will be held March 19-20, 2016 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp. Counselor College is open to any teen 14-18 who would like to be a camp counselor. Sessions are based on years of counseling experience. Classes will consist of some required sessions along with some electives! All sessions are interactive and most are hands-on. Come ready to participate, meet new friends from all over Ohio and have fun! Stop by the office or visit our website: highland.osu.edu for more information.
2016 Family Guides The 2016 Family Guide is available online at ohio4h.org/4-h-parents-volunteers/family-guide. Copies are also available in the Extension Office.
Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections Newsletter
The Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections Newsletter is now available at go.osu.edu/cbc. Highlights of the January - March 2016 issue are: Teaching Respect by Joyce Shriner Teaching Respect and Manners by Christy Millhouse Campus Connections by Dr. Scott Scheer Don’t forget about the Click it, Print it, Do it! webpage where you can find over 30 different activities that are ready to go for your next Cloverbud meeting: www.go.osu.edu/click
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4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities for
teens to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes,
and aspirations needed for adult success.
The beginning point for teens to become
involved in all 4-H opportunities is through local
4-H clubs. Through these clubs, they have the
opportunity to participate in activities that could
include projects designed especially for teens,
community service and citizenship activities.
After that there are many leadership
opportunities at the county and state levels
including numerous boards, committees, and
camping opportunities.
http://www.ohio4h.org/families/just-teens
Ohio Youth Capital Challenge Reminder the Ohio Youth Capital Challenge applications are due January 11, 2016 Here are the links for Capital Challenge on the Farm Bureau website: ofbf.org/get-involved/youth-programs/
State 4-H Ambassador Applications
The State 4-H Ambassador Application has been posted to the website. The following is the link to access the form along with the steps to complete the Application.
ohio4h.org/4-h-youth/teens/4-h-ambassadors. For more information or if you wish to apply contact Kathy or 4-H Ambassador was Emily Burwinkel
Attachments:
Poultry Ban Lifts – press release from Ohio Department of Agriculture Occasional Quantity Cooks Volunteer Training – on line directions Ohio State Fair Scholarship guidelines and application
Sincerely,
Kathy Bruynis
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
The Ohio State University
College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ohio State University Extension
119 Governor Foraker Place; Suite 202, Hillsboro, OH 45133
937-393-1918 Office
[email protected] osu.edu
Financial Summary The 4-H Club Financial Summary has been updated this year. The new form can be found at highland.osu.edu/topics/4-h-youth-development/forms/forms-applications#club-forms. Old forms will not be accepted. The form should cover the entire 2015 calendar year. Deadline for submission of the form to the OSU Extension, Highland County office has been extended to Monday, January 11, 2016.
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Don’t forget to checkout Facebook for up-to-date 4-H happenings. You don’t have to have a Facebook account to get on the site and like it so it will notify you of updates. facebook.com/#!/pages/Highland-County-4- H-Ohio/158507614183904
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
OSU EXTENSION, HIGHLAND COUNTY
119 GOVERNOR FORAKER PLACE; SUITE 202
HILLSBORO, OHIO 45133
(937) 393-1918
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Occasional Quantity Cooks Volunteer Training ~ Directions ~
Please follow these directions to access the on-line Occasional Quantity Cooks Volunteer Training.
Proceed to http://production.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/apps/courses/cfaes/login/index.php
Setting Up Your Username & Password • On the left-hand side of the front page, you will see a “Login” box that asks for you to provide a username and
password. Because I am assuming that you do not already have an account, please follow the instructions on the right-hand side under “Is this your first time here?” Click on “Create new account”.
• Follow the prompts to set up your account. • After you are finished, CFAES Moodle System Administrator will verify your information and send you an e-mail
to the address you provided. Click on the link provided to confirm your new account. • Congratulations! You’ve successfully created your account! • You can continue on to the course by clicking the “Courses” button.
How to Access the Course
• Go to http://production.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/apps/courses/cfaes/login/index.php and log in. • On the CFAES Moodle Courses page, under Extension, click on the “Occasional Quantity Cooks Volunteer
Training” link. • You will be prompted to enter an “Enrollment Key” – enter “OSUEXTOQC” (must be all capital letters) and click
“Enroll Me in this Course”. o You will only need to enter the Enrollment Key the first time you enter this course.
• You should then be taken to the course homepage.
Completing the Course Requirements • From the course homepage complete the following sections
o Pre-Test o Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety and Background o Module 2: Planning and Purchasing for Your Event o Module 3: Storing Food Supplies o Module 4: Preparing Food o Module 5: Holding and Storing Cooked Food o Module 6: Handling Leftovers o Post-Test
You must receive a score of 70% or higher to access the Certificate. • After you have completed all of the sections, please click on the “Certificate of Completion” to access your
certificate. o Please print a copy of certificate and turn it in to your County OSU Extension Office.
Contact your County OSU Extension Office or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] if you experience any technological issues or have any questions regarding the training.
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information:
http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
OHIO STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS In an effort to recognize the quality youth of Ohio, and to help those interested in furthering their education, the Ohio Expositions Commission has established a Scholarship Program for Ohio State Fair participants.
The purpose of these scholarships is to assist high school juniors and seniors, and graduates who are continuing their education at an accredited institution in an under graduate course of study in any field.
Scholarships will be awarded to junior exhibitors during the Ohio State Fair. Applicants will be judged on Scholastic Standing, Citizenship and Leadership, Ohio State Fair Participation, County Fair Participation.
The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to not issue a scholarship if no applicant fulfills the requirements.
The Governor James A. Rhodes Junior Fair Endowment Fund Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all junior fair exhibitors who will be incoming freshmen or undergraduate students at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Envi-ronmental Sciences, or OSU-ATI, Wooster. You may apply for this scholarship as well as any one of the Ohio State Fair Scholarships. There will be two scholarships awarded.
The Ohio Expositions Commissioner’s Endowment Fund Scholarship
- And -
The Ohio Expositions Commission Chair’s Endowment Fund Scholarship
These two scholarships are open to all junior fair exhibi-tors who will be incoming freshmen at The Ohio State Univer-sity main campus, ATI or any of its regional campuses and majoring in Animal Sciences. In the event that there are no qualified students majoring in Animal Sciences, applicants en-rolled in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences who meet the other criteria may be considered for the scholarship. You may apply for this scholarship as well as any one of the Ohio State Fair Scholarships.
Junior Fair Hall of Fame Non-Livestock Exhibits and Activities Scholarship
This scholarship is open to junior fair non-livestock exhibi-tors who will be incoming freshman or undergraduate students at The Ohio State University including regional campuses or ATI. Recipients must exhibit during the year of application. You may apply for this scholarship as well as any one of the Ohio State Fair Scholarships. There will be three scholarships awarded.
Rules The applicant must be a high school junior or senior, or a graduate continuing their education at an accredited institu-tion. They must reside in the State of Ohio, and must have been an active participant in the Ohio State Fair Junior Division and their local County Fair.
Applicant must be eligible to be a participant in Junior Fair (not older than 19 years as of January 1, 2016) and still be eligible to show at their County Fair and the Ohio State Fair.All questions on the application form must be answered to be considered for an award. High school and/or college transcript must be attached, along with copies of ACT and/or SAT scores. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Please mail completed applications, along with a photo to Ohio State Fair Scholarship Committee, Agriculture Depart- ment, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211. Com- pleted applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2016.
Applications will be judged on the following basis:
Scholastic Standing 25% Citizenship and Leadership 25% Ohio State Fair Participation 30% County Fair Participation 20%
Applicants may be required to be interviewed at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Previous winners are eligible to compete, as long as they meet the above requirements.
All scholarship recipients will be notified by June 15, 2016.
Junior Fair Hall of Fame Non-Livestock Exhibits and Activities scholarships will be awarded at the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame luncheon on August 5, 2016.
All other scholarships will be awarded during the Sale of Champions at the Ohio State Fair, Sunday, August 7, 2016.
OHIO STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION
$3,000 Governor James A. Rhodes Junior Fair Endowment Fund Scholarship ( Two scholarships - $1,500 each) Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. This scholarship is open to all junior fair exhibitors who will be incoming
freshman or undergraduate students at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, or OSU-ATI, Wooster. You may apply for this scholarship as well as any one of the Ohio State Fair Scholarship Divisions.
$1,000 The Ohio Expositions Commissioner’s Endowment Fund Scholarship This scholarship is open to all junior fair exhibitors who will be incoming freshmen at The Ohio State University main
campus, ATI or any of its regional campuses and majoring in Animal Sciences. In the event that there are no qualified students majoring in Animal Sciences, applicants enrolled in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences who meet the other criteria may be considered for the scholarship. You may apply for this scholarship as well as any one of the Ohio State Fair Scholarships.
$1,000 The Ohio Expositions Commission Chair’s Endowment Fund Scholarship This scholarship is open to all junior fair exhibitors who will be incoming freshmen at The Ohio State University main
campus, ATI or any of its regional campuses and majoring in Animal Sciences. In the event that there are no qualified students majoring in Animal Sciences, applicants enrolled in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences who meet the other criteria may be considered for the scholarship. You may apply for this scholarship as well as any one of the Ohio State Fair Scholarships.
$2,250 Junior Fair Hall of Fame Non-Livestock Exhibits and Activities (Three scholarships - $750 each) This scholarship is open to junior fair non-livestock exhibitors who will be incoming freshman or undergraduate
students at The Ohio State University including regional campuses or ATI. Recipients must exhibit during the year of application. You may apply for this scholarship as well as any one of the Ohio State Fair Scholarships. There will be three scholarships awarded.
$3,000 Junior Fair Beef Cattle Exhibitor (three scholarships - $1,000 each) These scholarships are for both breeding and market beef exhibitors
$3,000 Junior Fair Swine Exhibitor (three scholarships - $1,000 each) These scholarships are for both breeding and market swine exhibitors
$3,000 Junior Sheep Exhibitor (three scholarships - $1,000 each) These scholarships are for both breeding and market sheep exhibitors
$2,000 Junior Fair Poultry Exhibitor (two scholarships - $1,000 each) These scholarships are for both breeding and market poultry exhibitors
$2,000 Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Exhibitor (two scholarships - $1,000 each)
$1,000 Junior Fair Dairy Goat Exhibitor
$1,000 Junior Fair Boer Goat Exhibitor
$1,000 Junior Fair Rabbit Exhibitor
$1,000 Junior Fair Dog Exhibitor
$2,000 Junior Fair Horse Exhibitor (two scholarships - $1,000 each)
$3,000 Junior Fair Exhibits and Activities (three scholarships - $1,000 each)
Name of Applicant Date of Birth Age
Address E-mail
City Zip Code
Telephone (w/area code) County
Scholastic Standing Name of College/University which you are planning to attend or are attending
Major Field of Study
Name of High School High School Graduation Date (mm/dd/yy)
GPA (most recent available, or for graduates your final cumulative GPA) All applicants are required to submit either their ACT or SAT score. If you wish, you may include both scores. However, you will not
be penalized for only providing one of the two scores. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Citizenship and Leadership Be sure to include offices held in various organizations. Concise, bullet list are preferred.
School Activities (Participation in school activities, such as offices held, etc. Includes college activities, if applicable)
Community Service (Church, clubs, organizations, etc.)
Awards Received (School, community, clubs, organizations, etc.)
Work Experience
Ohio State Fair Participation List year(s) of Ohio State Fair participation, concise, bullet list are preferred.
County Fair Participation List year(s) of County Fair participation, concise, bullet list are preferred.
Household Information Parents/Guardian Names(s)
Number of Siblings Living at Home (do not include yourself)
Essay ( In 150 words or less, please share how your participation in fairs (state and/or county) has helped shape you as a leader. Please attach to scholarship application.)
Reference Name
Reference Relationship Telephone Number
Reference Name
Reference Relationship Telephone Number
Applicant Signature Date
Parent/Guardian Signature Date