OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Highland HappeningsA 4-H Newsletter for Highland County January 2021

2020 Highland County Completion Survey

Adults, we would like your input. All volunteers and adults please take a few minutes to fill out this survey to help better understand our community clubs. Please use the link or the QR code by January 15th. https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rKK2vv6YXCt5MF

4-H Foodbooth Usage

Are you looking to have in-person meetings?In 2021, 4-H clubs can request use of the 4-H foodbooth for club meetings with a 4-H Foodbooth Plan. 4-H Foodbooth Plans will include dates, purpose, plans to stay healthy and safe. Please fill out the request form attached and email to Kathy. (Forms can be found on the website.)

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rKK2vv6YXCt5MF

Highland Happenings 2 Ohio State University Extension

Applications

New Volunteer Applications

Now is the time to recruit new volunteers for 2021! Any adult who is going to be alone with 4-H members must go through the volunteer selection process. If volunteers want to be active in 2021, they need to complete the selection process. Applications for new advisors will be due the last Thursday in February 25, 2021. The forms are available through the Extension office and can be found at https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources#Volunteer/Advisor%20Forms..4-H Camp Counselor Applications

The 4-H Camp Counselors are a group of 4-H teens selected to assist in being responsible for campers during 4-H camp. As a result of participation, counselors will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for adult success, and the Highland County 4-H program will be strengthened and expanded.Applications are available in the Extension office or online at: https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/campThe deadline to apply for 2021 is before January 7, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. in the Extension Office, or online at https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EpAvGQyp6ZtXYp

Scholarship Opportunities

Highland County 4-H members are eligible for several county and state 4-H scholarships and opportunities. The individual requirements are different. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.Visit the website for scholarship eligibility requirements and applications: County: http://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources State: https://ohio4h.org/awardsandscholarshipsMany applications are coming due, please check the websites for complete information.

Advisor Trainings

Advisor training is required every year; more dates are available for 2021. Due to limited space pre-registration for in-person and virtual trainings will be required. You will not be able to just walk into the trainings.

Virtual-Requires Registration• Saturday, January 9th 9-11:30 a.m.

Pre-Registration required by Jan. 7th or until class fills (25 seats/spots)

• Tuesday, January 19th 6:30-9 p.m.Pre-Registration required by Jan. 17th or until class fills (25 seats/spots)

• Wednesday, February 10th 6:30-9 p.m.Pre-Registration required by Feb. 8th or until class fills (25 seats/spots)

• Thursday, March 11th 6:30-9 p.m.Pre-Registration required by Mar. 9th or until class fills (25 seats/spots)

***Pending OSU, State and Local guidelines***

In person-Requires Pre-Registration• Saturday, January 30th 9-11:30 a.m.

Pre-Registration required by Jan. 28th or until class fills (15 seats/spots)

• Thursday, February 4th 6:30-9 p.m.Pre-Registration required by Feb. 2nd or until

class fills (15 seats/spots)• Monday, February 15th 9-11:30 a.m.

Pre-Registration required by Feb. 13th or until class fills (15 seats/spots)

New Advisor Training-Requires Pre-Registration• Monday, March 29th 6:30-9 p.m.

Pre-Registration required by Mar. 27th or until class fills (**seats may be increased based on number of new volunteer applications)

Use the link or the QR Code to register for advisor training

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRG7J6JumdZPMcR

https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources#Volunteer/Advisor%20Formshttps://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/camphttps://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EpAvGQyp6ZtXYphttp://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resourceshttps://ohio4h.org/awardsandscholarshipshttps://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRG7J6JumdZPMcR

Highland Happenings 3 Ohio State University Extension

4-H Graduation Cords

4-H Graduation Honor Cords will be available this year for current 4-H seniors to purchase. These green and white cords will proudly proclaim seniors’ long-time active involvement in the Highland County 4-H Program and their local 4-H club. The cords are available from OSU Extension Highland County. To order yours, please send a check, payable to OSU Extension, Highland County, in the amount of $15.00, on or before Thursday, April 8. We will place the order with National 4-H Supply, and let you know when you can stop in to pick up your cords. Of course, purchasing and wearing the cords is optional. We will provide all area high schools with a list of all our graduating seniors who purchase a cord so they are aware of what the cord represents. Let’s show our colors at graduation. An order form is attached, or available online at: https://highland.osu.edu/sites/highland/files/imce/Graduation%20cord%20letter.pdf

Ohio 4-H Conference

The 2021 Ohio Volunteer & Teen Conference will hold Virtual sessions starting at 9:00 am on February 20 and 7:00 pm on February 25 & 27.To register you will need to submit your enrollment form and list of the sessions that you would like to attend by January 21, 2021. Registration and sessions list is available at: https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-conference. This is a great educational opportunity for 4-H Youth and 4-H Advisors. For more information, contact Danielle at combs.311@osu.edu .

https://highland.osu.edu/sites/highland/files/imce/Graduation%20cord%20letter.pdfmailto:bruynis.5@osu.edu

Quality Assurance

Watch for upcoming Zoom dates for 2021 Quality Assurance.

Family Guide

The 2021 Family Guide is now available online at: https://ohio4h.org/familyguide This is your place to connect to the entire collection of Ohio 4-H project books for 2021. We have hard copies in the office that can be picked up at anytime.

Upcoming Dates

Ohio 4-H Foundation Newsletter

Looking to stay up on state events through the Ohio 4-H Foundation check out the latest newsletter at https://ohio4h.org/newsletter/ohio-4-h-highlights/october-2020.

**Calendar Subject to change.** January Updated January 5, 2021

7 Camp Counselor Applications due to Highland County Extension9 Virtual Advisor Training, Zoom, 9-11:30 a.m. pre-registration required9 Ohio Junior Fair Conference- Virtual11 County Wide 4-H Meeting, Zoom 6:30-7:30 p.m.

15-31 Winter International Pen Pal Program15 Highland County Completion Survey Due15 Club Financial Summary and Active Club forms Due15 DNA/EID kits due for 2021 Ohio State Fair Market Beef Show18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service- Office Closed19 Virtual Advisor Training, Zoom, 6:30-9 p.m. pre-registration required21 Registration for Virtual Ohio 4-H Conference due to Highland County Extension Office by 4 p.m.25 Ohio Acheivement Record Forms/Applications due to the Highland County Extension Office by 4 p.m.

30In-Person Advisor Training, Highland County Administration Building Large Meeting Room, 9-11:30 a.m. pre-registration required (subject to go virtual)

30-31 Teen Winter Retreat - Canter's Cave 4-H CampFebruary1 MXC Registration Due

1-28 Winter International Pen Pal Program

4In-Person Advisor Training, Highland County Administration Building Large Meeting Room, 6:30-9 p.m. pre-registration required (subject to go virtual)

8 County Wide 4-H Meeting, Zoom 6:30-7:30 p.m.10 Virtual Advisor Training, Zoom, 6:30-9 p.m. pre-registration required

15In-Person Advisor Training, Highland County Administration Building Large Meeting Room, 9-11:30 a.m. pre-registration required (subject to go virtual)

18 Highland County 4-H Scholarships & Darrell and Jane Tissot Scholarship Due20 OSU Virtual Swine Day- Virtual, pre-registration required20 Ohio 4-H Conference Day 1- Virtual, pre-registration required20 4-H Hippology, Horse Bowl and Horse Judging Clinic -virtual23 Ohio 4-H Conference Day 2- Virtual (7 p.m.-9 p.m.), pre-registration required25 Ohio 4-H Conference Day 3- Virtual (7 p.m.-9 p.m.), pre-registration required25 New Advisor Applications Due (Last Thursday in February)

26-28 Shooting Sports Winter Adult Leadership Workshop- 4-H Camp Ohio

https://ohio4h.org/familyguidehttps://ohio4h.org/newsletter/ohio-4-h-highlights/october-2020

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Suite 202Hillsboro, Ohio, 45133

Hours: Monday – Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 937-393-1918

Fax: 937-393-0222highland.osu.edu

Kathy Bruynis

Extension Fundraisers

4-H Sun Catchers - $15, visit highland.osu.edu/news/support-highland-county-4-h for more information or stop by Extension Office to purchase.

Kroger Community Rewards - sign up at krogercommunityrewards.com – support Highland County 4-H, Organization #QJ706

Community Markets Community Cash -Save your Community Markets Receipts and drop them off at the Extension Office.

4-H Yard Signs -Purchase a Yard Sign for $5.50 at the OSU Extension Office.

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Cloverbud News

The Cloverbud Connections Newsletter can be found at: http://www.ohio4h.org/families/cloverbuds/ohio-4-h-cloverbud-connections

Facebook

Checkout Facebook for up-to-date 4-H happenings at:https://www.facebook.com/Highland-County-4-H-Ohio-158507614183904/You must be logged in to view the site, don’t forget to like us in order to receive updates.

Danielle Combs

bruynis.5@osu.edu combs.311@osu.edu

Check out attached flyers

2021 County Wide 4-H Meetings2021 4-H Foodbooth Plan4-H World Changers- Learn to Code

http://highland.osu.edu/news/support-highland-county-4-hhttp://www.krogercommunityrewards.com/https://smile.amazon.com/http://www.ohio4h.org/families/cloverbuds/ohio-4-h-cloverbud-connectionshttps://www.facebook.com/Highland-County-4-H-Ohio-158507614183904/mailto:bruynis.5@osu.edumailto:Combs.311@osu.edu

2021 Highland County 4-H Foodbooth Plan

**Please fill out for each date you plan to use the foodbooth.

1. Contact Information of person requesting use.

a. Name: __________________________

b. Phone: __________________________

c. Email: __________________________

2. 4-H Club: ______________________________

3. Date: ______________

4. Time: ______________

5. Purpose: ________________________________________________________________

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6. Health and Safety Plan: ____________________________________________________

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7. Cleaning Plan: ____________________________________________________________

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**Requests can be accepted or denied including but not limited to availability, OSU, State or

local health and safety guidelines.

4-H Foodbooth Plans are to be submitted to Kathy Bruynis, Bruynis.5@osu.edu.

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