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Ohio 4-H Highlights: October 2018

  1. Sparking Interest in STEM

    Molly Hunt, the Ohio 4-H Teen of the Year, shares the many ways that 4-H engages youth in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Geology, robotics, solar energy, and many more projects are available to today’s 4-H youth.

  2. Sleeping Beauty Contest

    A county fair is a busy place – youth prepping their projects to show, cleaning stalls, buzzing around, visiting with family and neighbors.  Sometimes in the midst of all the activity, a person just needs a little nap.  And if that person is in Tuscarawas County, they may have been made famous by their 4-H Sleeping Beauty Photo Contest. 

    From adorable babies to 4-Hers snuggled up next to their cows, this contest made us smile. 

  3. Inspire Kids to Do Activity Guide

    Looking for some great activities to do at home? The 4-H Inspire Kids to Do Activity Guide offers 60 fun, skill-building activities you can do with your child.  Download the guide here.

  4. Dr. Kirk Bloir Named Interim State Leader

    Dr. Kirk Bloir

    On October 1st, Dr. Kirk Bloir stepped into the role of Interim State Leader, 4-H Youth Development for OSU Extension in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.  Kirk received his bachelor’s degree in adolescent development, master’s degree in human development and family science, and doctoral degree in extension education from The Ohio State University.

    Kirk began his career with Ohio State in 1996 as an extension agent in Madison County and has since served in several other roles within Extension, including program director in the Department of Human Development and Family Science as well as in Family and Consumer Sciences Administration. He has served the last four years as the Associate State 4-H Leader, providing leadership in the areas of risk and program management, coaching professionals through volunteer and member behavior management issues, crisis communications, conflict resolution, and corrective action.

    In this temporary position, Kirk will provide organizational, cross-disciplinary, and creative leadership for Ohio 4-H Youth Development programming. This full-time role includes providing financial and operational oversight of the state 4-H office and Ohio 4-H Foundation, addressing budgetary and human resource administration, operations, program development, evaluation and implementation, internal and external partnerships, 4-H policies and procedures, and professional development of 4-H program professionals.
     

  5. Aging Out of 4-H

    The Times Reporter recently profiled Maddy Schupp, a 4-H member from Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas, on what it’s like to age out of the 4-H program.  She shares what the program has meant to her and how she plans to stay involved.

  6. Give to Ohio 4-H and Receive Income for Life

    It's because of alumni and friends like you that Ohio 4-H continues to change the lives of Ohio youth. 

    With a charitable gift annuity, you can make an impact at Ohio 4-H while increasing your cash flow and enjoying tax benefits. In exchange for a gift of cash or marketable securities, Ohio State will pay a fixed amount to one or two beneficiaries for the rest of their lives. When the gift annuity ends, the balance benefits your chosen 4-H program or county. Learn more about how a charitable gift annuity set up with the Ohio State Foundation can help Ohio 4-H reach even more youth.   Contact Pablo Villa at villa.36@osu.edu or 614-247-7344 if you have questions. 

  7. Calendar of Events

    Here are some upcoming 4-H events throughout Ohio that might interest you!

    10/18 - Kids Cook at The Crest Gastropub
    Enjoy award-winning desserts prepared by our own 4-H club members under the guidance and instruction of the spectacular chefs of The Crest. These desserts were the first-place winners of our 2018 Franklin County Fair! When one of the desserts is ordered 100% of the proceeds go to our local Franklin County 4-H club!  Register here.

     

    10/27 - The Trick or Trot 5K Walk/Run – Findlay, Ohio
    The run will be jointly hosted this year by the Findlay Kiwanis and Findlay 4-H. The event takes place at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. This run is to benefit the Kiwanis Closet project and 4-H Camp Scholarships. The Kiwanis Closet project places free standing closets in each of Findlay and Hancock County's Elementary Schools and keeps them stocked with new clothing and personal hygiene items. Babysitting will be available during the 5K. This event also includes a Trunk or Treat immediately preceding the 5K from 3:00pm-4:00pm along with games and face painting.  Sign up here.

     

    11/8 - Clark County 4-H Banquet
    A community banquet to honor volunteers, clubs, members, and supporters of Clark County 4-H.  Register here.

     

    11/9 - GMOs, Hybrids & Heirlooms Workshop – Xenia, Ohio
    Join Greene County OSU Extension to learn about GMOs as well as the myths and facts of heirloom, hybrid, and grafted plants!  Registration includes the workshop and dinner.

     

    11/16 – 11/18 - Carving New Ideas - St. Louisville, Ohio
    A statewide teen leadership camping opportunity for any 4-H members in grades 8-12. This year’s theme is Crime Scene Investigation (CSI).  The focus is on improving skills in critical thinking and program facilitation. This unique event is planned and facilitated by the Collegiate 4-H Club at The Ohio State University.  Registration is due by October, 22.

    Know of an upcoming event that would interest 4-H alumni and friends?  Email the details and a link to the event listing to us for consideration.