Friday, May 6, 2022
Volume 3 Issue 15
Friday 4-H Nugget
Greetings 4-H Community,

It is officially May and many of you are working on your projects and preparing to showcase all of your hard work at the fair in July. This is just one part of the 4-H experience that many of you chose to participate in. We want to remind you to check out our July Calendar.

There are many great reminders and upcoming programs to check out in this Friday 4-H Nugget. Be sure to check out the video on all of the upcoming trips, as well as the livestock deadline and the top club sellers of the flower sales! Thank you again everyone for your assistance with this fundraiser.

A fun fact about the Friday 4-H Nugget is that it is now award-winning. This newsletter was selected as the Indiana Extension Educators Association 4-H Section Periodical Publication winner. Thank you to everyone that has made this possible. If you have any questions about the articles below or need assistance please reach out to our office staff.

All the best,

Robby Kelly & Sthele Greybar
Extension Educators
Foods Project Workshop
Lake and Marshall County Purdue Extension Educators will be hosting a 4-H Baked and Preserved Foods Update on May 23 from 7pm-8pm EST. All families, volunteers and judges are welcome to attend. During this meeting we will discuss:
  • Exhibit entry updates
  • Updated guidance for judging foods projects
  • New scorecards
This meeting will be virtual and will be recorded for future viewing. Click here to join us via Zoom.

Many thanks to HHS Educators Linda Curley, Lake County Extension; and Karen Richey, Marshall County Extension.
4-H Trips - Deadlines Approaching
We have many deadlines for 4-H Trips coming up soon! In this video, Sthele talks about Michiana 4-H Camp, Round Up, Academy, Band, Chorus, State Junior Leader Conference, State Fair Exhibit Hall Worker, State Fair Achievement and Citizenship Washington Focus!

Be sure to contact us to sign up today!
Youth Awards
Youth Awards are given for accomplishments attained within the 4-H program.
 
Applications are now available and are due by June 1. Winners will be recognized at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.
These awards are for 4-H’ers in grades 5-12. You may apply for multiple categories!
Important! 10-Year Members
Congratulations on reaching your tenth-year milestone! Several activities will be held during this summer to honor you for this accomplishment!

Mark these dates on your calendar.
 
All 2022 Elkhart County Ten-Year 4-H members are asked to use this link for their 5-year pass, Senior Spotlight and ten-year yard signs. You will need to upload a front-facing photo to be used for your pass. This absolutely needs to be completed by May 15.
 
During fair week you will receive your complimentary 5-year fair pass in a ceremony at the Grandstand Stage. This ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 24 at approximately 4:30 pm. Please be at the backstage area of the Grandstand by 4:15 p.m.
Geranium Sales Update
The 4-H Geranium Committee would like to thank everyone for their cooperation in the changing of plans on geranium pick up day. The wind was just too cold and too much for the plants (and humans). A big Thank YOU to everyone who sold and helped to make geranium day successful.

Top selling clubs by dollars:
  1. Beef Club: 9793 geraniums and 358 hanging baskets
  2. Dairy Feeder Calf: 4632 geraniums and 139 hanging baskets
  3. Goat Club: 2406 geraniums and 197 hanging baskets

All total, 4-H clubs sold 60,706 geraniums and 2962 hanging baskets. An additional 1069-plus geraniums and 18 hanging baskets were sold outside of clubs. 4-H Clubs earned a total of $21,100.50. Be proud - you did a great job!
Animal Project Reminders
There are a lot of deadlines approaching soon! May 15 is the deadline for all of our animals to be placed into the 4-H Online system. This excludes poultry, cat, and dogs. Instructions have been emailed to everyone on how to complete this.

Also don't forget that you need to have YQCA completed by May 15! You can complete it online or in person. Our last in-person class will be on May 10. Be sure to sign up or complete the YQCA program here.

Reach out to us if you have any questions, we will be happy to help. Don't wait till the last day to ask.
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