Friday 4-H Nugget

Friday, January 4, 2024

Volume 5 Issue 7

Friday 4-H Nugget

Greetings 4-H Community,

Happy January! It is the beginning of a new year and already part way into our 4-H season. Many clubs have been meeting and some are just starting. Be sure to complete your 4-H Enrollment so that you don't miss out on the great opportunities.

There are a few new policies in effect for this year. The latest copy of the Policies and Procedures for the year can be found here. They include new deadlines and completion for FairEntry, quality assurance, animal medications at fair and animal grooming at fair. It is important that you review these and reach out if you have questions.

As we kick off the new year you will find information about upcoming events and some items that you need to be aware of. We hope that everyone had a great holiday season and a great start to the new year.

All the best,

Robby Kelly, Sthele Greybar & Corey Sharp

Extension Educators

Livestock Quality Assurance Classes

Our Indiana Livestock Quality Care classes are starting at the end of this month! Be sure to sign up today by calling our office at 574.533.0554 or by emailing Nancy Borkholder to register. To find out more information check out the links below.

Class Dates

Family Letter

Save the Date: 4-H Leader Training!

Don't miss out on an exciting opportunity for our 4-H club leaders! Join us on January 18 in the ECCC Martin Room for a packed evening of learning and fun.

Event Schedule:

6:00-6:50pm: 4-H Online enrollment and in-person required Protect Purdue Youth Training
7:00-7:50pm: STEM activities and workshop for your clubs. These low-cost grab-and-go activities are perfect for supporting your members with county or state projects or preparing for their school science fairs.

What's in Store:

🧪 Hands-on STEM activities
📦 Leader packet distribution
🎉 Club door prizes (limited number)

Important Note: Every club is encouraged to send at least one representative to make the most of this training.

Let's kick off the year with enthusiasm and knowledge! Looking forward to seeing you.

Michiana 4-H Camp Counselors Wanted!

If you are in grades 7-12 you are invited to join fellow 4-H'ers from Elkhart County and serve as Michiana 4-H Camp counselors! You will work as a team to mentor younger 4-H'ers, develop leadership skills and become positive role models! Register here.

The cost to be a camp counselor is $100 this year. While the price has increased compared to previous years, our camp counselors will have the added benefit of an included weekend-long camp counselor training at Camp Amigo in April.

An exciting addition is St. Joseph County (MI) 4-H camp counselors will be joining us during our April counselor training so we can learn more about camp in Michigan and train together!

Counselor Training Weekend: April 13-14 (required)
Camp Date: June 4-7 (counselors arrive the night before on June 3)
Location: Camp Amigo - 26455 Banker St, Sturgis, MI 49091

New Project Review Binders (PRB) Now Available!

If you are a club organizational leader and would like to request a Project Review Binder (PRB), please use this request form. There will be no 4-H Handbook moving forward.

The PRB includes one packet of each project and the policies and procedures in a 5-inch binder that will belong to your club. It will be your club’s responsibility to update the PRB using the “Project Change Highlights” you receive each year.

Each project packet is available for anyone to view or download here. We also have copies of each packet available in the Purdue Extension office.

Milk Quality and Products Team

Want to learn more about cheese, milk, and other dairy products? Join our Milk Quality and Products (Dairy Foods) Career Development Team. Our first practice will start on January 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Extension Office. This program is open to any youth in grades 3-12. You don't have to have any dairy experience, just a willingness to learn! Email Robby Kelly to sign up today.

Dairy Foods CDE Flyer

Navigating the Path to Higher Education - Empowering 4-H Members for Success

Recently we hosted workshops on College and Career Readiness along with 4-H Scholarship and Financial Aid. These sessions have proven to be invaluable for several 4-H families. Our primary objective with these workshops is to empower our 4-H members to make well-informed decisions as they embark on their journeys beyond high school.

Monica Newton, a 4-H parent who attended our workshops, expressed her appreciation in an email to our office. Thank you, Monica, for your heartfelt words. We wholeheartedly agree that programs like these are a vital addition to 4-H, bridging the information gap and ensuring our youth are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

We encourage all 4-H members to visit 4-H Online to apply for our state and county scholarships before the January 15 deadline. Additionally, don't forget to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and utilize the Net Price Calculator to gain a clear understanding of the true financial cost of your college education.

Purdue Extension Information

Elkhart County 4-H Information

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