"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" -Buddy the Elf. Okay, so maybe we won't be singing but let's spread our Christmas cheer by helping our community's youth with their Christmas presents! 4-H will be sponsoring Santa's Workshop as a part of Winterfest again on December 1st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Luverne Elementary School Commons.
Interim Minnesota 4-H state leader Jennifer Skuza celebrates all the ways youth and adults can take action in 4-H. As the new program year begins, set your intentions for a year full of doing.
It's time for 4-H clubs to develop their annual budgets. Budgets provide a written plan for raising and spending money to accomplish club goals. Sharing budget reports with your club throughout the year is a great way to help all 4-H members understand where and how funds are being used.
Now is the time of year to plan for risk and keeping youth safe as they participate in a variety of programs, activities and events. Use our online planning tool and risk management materials to ensure safe and healthy environments for youth and adults participating in 4-H programs and activities.
Powerful things happen for youth when they're in a positive relationship with caring adults. The 2018 annual volunteer training, "4-H Grows Relationships," will ready youth and adult volunteers to connect to young people in meaningful ways. Dates and locations are planned across the state this fall. Be sure to bring a team of youth and adult volunteers.
The First Generation Initiative team is excited to announce a video contest to highlight the great work being done by 4-H'ers to recruit and orient folks new to 4-H! Submit your video by Dec. 15 for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card!
Each month, from October through June, the group will gather for a two-hour session that will include instruction and stitching time. Sessions will be on the first Saturday of each month, from 9-11 a.m., at the Worthington Regional Extension Office (1527 Prairie Drive, Worthington) To register, contact the Nobles County Extension office, 295-5313. These learning sessions are for youth 3rd grade & up!