Friday 4-H Nugget

Friday, April 19, 2024

Volume 5 Issue 14

Friday 4-H Nugget

Greetings 4-H Community,

Can you believe that we are halfway into April? A lot of 4-H events have taken place these past few weeks and there is much more coming up! Everything from a Solar Eclipse Trip to a Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest and a Woodworking Workshop.

We hope you all will mark your calendar for next week on April 24 for the Purdue Day of Giving! This is an annual event where you can make a difference with a donation locally to the Extension Office in support of our programs.

We also welcomed Jennifer Poe as a new support staff member in our office this week. Check out more below!

All the best,

Robby Kelly, Sthele Greybar & Corey Sharp

Extension Educators

Animal ID

There are many animal ID days happening over the next few weeks! All 4-H members that need to complete the Animal ID process in 4-H Online should have received an email this week with details about each animal. Please remember that the state-wide deadline to complete this is May 15.

4-H Online Animal ID Instructions

4-H Achievement Scholarships

Discover the opportunity of the Elkhart County 4-H Achievement Scholarship! Valued at $1,000, this scholarship is open to all 12th-grade 4-H members. The number of winners depends on donor funds. The application becomes available on May 1 and is due by June 15. Whether your strengths lie in agriculture, leadership, or community service, this scholarship could support your future aspirations. Apply now and take advantage of this chance to invest in your educational journey. Join us in recognizing and rewarding the achievements of our local 4-H members.

Purdue Day Of Giving

Purdue Day of Giving is next week on Wednesday, April 24! You can make a difference in the impact your local Extension Office makes within community, including the 4-H program. There are also challenges to meet in which the top counties receive bonus funds!

Donate Here

Welcome Jennifer Poe!

Please help us welcome Jennifer Poe as our new Secretary-Volunteer Coordinator. Jennifer will be assisting clients on the phone and at the counter, specifically working with our Adult 4-H Volunteers. She is excited to be working with you. Jennifer has two children, Brittney and Travis, and enjoys baking, outdoor activities, cross-country skiing, antiquing and walking/hiking. Jennifer's email is poej@purdue.edu.

Michiana 4-H Camp

This is a reminder that the registration deadline for campers (grades 3-6) is May 15. Register today! 2024 Michiana 4-H Camper Registration

Our camp counselors, pictured, had a great weekend retreat in April where they learned many valuable skills they'll use during camp in June!

Camp will take place June 4-7 at Camp Amigo in Sturgis, MI.
The cost for Elkhart County 4-H’ers is $100!
Contact Sthele at greybar@purdue.edu or 574-533-0554 with any questions!

Area X Performing Arts Contest Results

Congratulations to our county contest participants on April 16th! Christopher Bowers (Champion), Cooper Gorsuch (Reserve Champion), Abram Korenstra (Honor) and Marissa Kelly (Blue).

They are all invited to compete at the Area X Performing Arts Contest on Monday, April 29 at 6:30pm in Goshen Theater! They will be competing with the top performers from neighboring counties that night. This is a free event to attend. Please come out and support our 4-H'ers that night if you can!

Purdue Extension Information

Elkhart County 4-H Information

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