Thank you!

This summer has flown by! The Extension Office has been busy with camp, judging, the fair, and the Grade A Banquet.

Thank you doesn’t seem like enough for all that the 4-H members, advisors, and families do throughout the year. All of our events would not be possible without all of you and we thank you! Congratulations to all members on their projects, placings, and state fair participation and awards. What a year!

Current advisors were recently sent a survey from 4-H Council. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and send it back. We are always looking for ways to make the best better and we value your feedback.

This issue will be the last until the first of the year. Please make sure to read through it carefully, check dates, upcoming events, and other important information throughout the newsletter. As always, if you have any questions please contact the Extension Office.

We here at the Extension Office wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a wonderful Holiday Season, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

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Seneca County Family NewsletterVolume 26/ Issue 4 Oct.-Dec. | 2016

In this issue……… 2016 Camp Recap End of Year Packets Secretary and

Treasurer Books and Honor Clubs

Steer Nose Printing 2016 National 4-H

Week TSC Fall Paper

Clover Campaign 4-H Projects

Wanted New Volunteers and

Club Information Congratulations Volunteer

Anniversaries Mandatory Policy

1.50 Trainings Finger Prints 2016 Volunteers Needed:

RMRW 4-H Advisory

Council Members Needed

Camp Opportunities 2017 Important

Camp Information Camp Counselor

Information JR. Fair News JL News

2016 Camp RecapThe 2016 Junior Camp at Kelleys Island was held June 28-July 1, 2016. 88 campers were Shooting for the Stars this year at camp and enjoyed crafts, recreation, swimming, dances, and camp fires. Thank you to all the counselors and adult staff who put in many training hours and time at camp. Camp dates for 2017 have not been set yet but will be announced as soon as possible.

2016 Counselors and StaffJenna Binger Kady ElchertBrandon Gebauer Becky GreeneKylie Hemchak Jozie HickmanHarman Hossler Wilbur JamesonJordan Kieffer Ethan MarksGarrett McCoy Hannah MillerRachel Miller Josie RumschlagMadilyn Slingwine Allison StaibDenver Staib Adrianna StockMatt Warner Alix SiemerKatie Cole Laura MillerLaurie Wise Debbie SchultzIan Warnament Derec BlodgettBrad Boes

Cloverbud Camp was held on Tuesday August 16, 2016 at the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center. 17 Cloverbud members attended this day camp and explored the outdoors, made their own lunch, did science experiments, and crafts. Cloverbud camp is a one-day camp and this year only cost attendees $15.00 and members received a t-shirt. Look for information for next year’s camp around spring time.

End of Year PacketsClub end of year packets are ready for pick up at the Extension Office. These packets contain member/volunteer certificates, pins, honor club forms, and important information about secretary and treasurer books. Tenured volunteers also have gifts that can be picked up when the club packet is picked up.

Secretary and Treasurer Books and Honor Club Please note, secretary and treasurer books and honor club forms are not due to the Extension Office until January 13, 2017. The process for secretary and treasurer books will remain the same but will have a later due date.

Steer Nose PrintingDate: December 3, 2016Location: FairgroundsTime: 8:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

All market steers, market heifers, and dairy steers must be nose printed and weighed-in. You must use a halter to lead your steer(s). Advisors: please share this information with any new steer exhibitors in your club.

2016 National 4-H Week: October 2-8Mark your calendar! Visit the national 4-H websitewww.4-h.org for ideas to celebrate this week. While you are there you can upload a photo and Johnson & Johnson will give $1.00 to 4-H. Money collected will help provide one child in need, 4-H curriculum, a member kit, and record book for one year. Help give kids a chance to show true leadership in their lives and others. Photos can be donated until October 25, 2016.

TSC Fall Paper Clover CampaignTSC will be running their fall Paper Clover Campaign October 5-16. Anyone can visit the local TSC store in Tiffin and donate a dollar towards the campaign. By donating, you are contributing to scholarships that send kids in Ohio to 4-H camp and other leadership opportunities.

4-H Projects WantedIf there are any unwanted 4-H projects or posters from projects, we will gladly take them and use them for displays and show them off in schools for recruitment and for in-school enrichment programs. Any projects or posters can be dropped off at the Extension Office.

New Volunteers and Club InformationWe are always looking for new volunteers to serve in clubs or other groups (council groups). Interested individuals should fill out a potential volunteer application, set up an interview, complete a background check, complete trainings, and Policy 1.50 training. I am also looking to update club information for kids looking for a club. Please let the office know if you are accepting new members, where you meet, if you have cloverbuds, and a contact name and number.

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Congratulations: Scholarship and Award Winners and State Fair ParticipantsThe following members were awarded scholarships or awards during the fair and the Grade A Banquet.

Home Economic Award: Gabrielle Oliver, Sew Sharp and Kady Elchert, New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies and Fightin’ 4-Hers.

4-H Advisory Council Scholarship: Michelle Wilfong, Seneca Pens and Friends and Maria Faber, Seneca Pens and Friends.

I Dare You Award: Gidge Elchert, New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies and Fightin’ 4-Hers and Ethan Marks, 4-H Guys and Gals.

The Golden Award: Isabella Humphrey, Blue Ribbon Buckeyes and Carson Staib, Hopewell Hog and Dairy.

Bright Future Award: Lauren Hamer, Spirit of ’76.

Seneca County had 13 livestock exhibiters at The Ohio State Fair this year. These members placed in their classes:Emma Gurney: Attica Dairy, 1st place with her Early Summer Yearling Limousin, 1st place Senior Yearling limousine, and 1st and 3rd Bred and Owned Limousin. Alyson Pence: Swine Stockade, 1st place with her late ram lamb Shropshire and reserve champion Shropshire ram and 2nd with her late Shropshire ewe lamb. Daniel Price: Eden Dairy, 2nd place with his Yorkshire barrow. Morgan Price: Eden Dairy, 3rd place with her Yorkshire barrow.Elli French: Bloomville Good Luck Sheep, Placed 1st in the state Poultry Skill-a-thon.

Seneca County had over 100 4-H misc. projects that were selected to represent our county at The Ohio State Fair. The following members received an award for their project:Madison Beard: Bloomville Good Luck Sheep, Scrapbooking Jr., Outstanding of the day.Katrina Williams: Roots and Wings, My Favorite Things Jr., Outstanding of the day.Belinda Burkett: Seneca Pens and Friends, Investigating Electricity, Outstanding of the day. Belinda Burkett: Seneca Pens and Friends, From Airedales to Zebras, Outstanding of the day.Autumn Enders: Republic Rowdy Rednecks, Not Just Knots Jr., Outstanding of the day.Sarah Jones: Cloverleaf Kings and Queens, Makeover My Space Jr., Outstanding of the day.Lily Pifher: Roots and Wings, Cake Decorating, Beginner Jr., Outstanding of the day. Caitlin Frankart: Fightin’ 4-Hers, Cake Decorating, Beginner Sr., Outstanding of the day. Mercedes Snyder: Clinton Farmers, Demonstration, Sr. Individual, Outstanding of the day.Mercedes Snyder: Clinton Farmers, Self-determined, Natural Resources, Outstanding of the day. Katie Reiter: Sew Sharp, Sew for Others, Outstanding of the day. Hannah Chaffee: Republic Rowdy Rednecks, Sundress and Jumpers, Outstanding of the day. Lauren Gabel: Blue Ribbon Buckeyes, Tops for Tweens, Outstanding of the day. Christina Park: Blue Ribbon Buckeyes, Global Gourmet, Outstanding of the day. Ashley Daniel: Seneca Pens and Friends, Let’s Bake Quick Breads, Clock Trophy.Luke Graham: Seneca Helping Hands, Fishing for the Intermediate, Outstanding of the day. Jacob Margraf: Republic Rowdy Rednecks, Exploring Ponds, Outstanding of the day. Heather Riedlinger: Clinton Farmers, Canning and Freezing, Outstanding of the day. Jon Margraf: Republic Rowdy Rednecks, Making the Cut Jr., Outstanding of the day.David Irving: Seneca Pens and Friends, Self-determined Sr., Superior.

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Volunteer Anniversaries

Thank you to each and every advisor and volunteer that help in any way with the 4-H program. The following list of volunteers are celebrating a milestone year! Volunteers listed will receive a gift in appreciation for your time and service. If you didn’t get your gift at the Grade A Banquet or with your club packet, stop in the Extension Office to pick it up. Thank you!!

First Year:Darrin Baldosser: Republic Rowdy RednecksTodd Boes: Seneca CPA’SAlyssa England: Bloomville Good Luck Sheep Rhonda Frankart: Circle E BeefLisa Heiser: Eastern County LivestockNicole Schiefer: Eastern County LivestockAshley Schumm: Seneca CPA’SAlix Siemer: Sew SharpDianne Sours: Seneca County Jr. BeefTheresa Sours: Seneca County Jr. BeefShelli Stockmister: Bloomville Beef and FeedersJane Vogel: Hopewell Hog and Dairy

Fifth Year:Andrea Cook: Hopewell Hog and DairyLisa Levengood: Hopewell Hog and DairyKim Mathes: Seneca Rough RidersShelia Tuck: Seneca Rough RidersDuane Vogel: Hopewell Hog and Dairy

Tenth Year:Becky Baldosser: Republic Rowdy RednecksGary Baldosser: Republic Rowdy RednecksNicole Chaffee: Republic Rowdy RednecksJane Jameson: 4-H Guys and GalsDaniel Kimmet: Eden Jr. FarmersHolly Kimmet: Eden Jr. FarmersGail Kingseed: Seneca Saddle Straddlers

Fifteenth Year:Bridget Auble: Bloomville Busy BeaversJill Gosche: Country Clovers

Twentieth Year:Holly Nolan: Doggon’ it’sJulie Vogel: Seneca Rough Riders

Twenty Fifth Year:Betsey Dewald: Hopewell Hog and Dairy

Rita Kirian: McCutchenville Wide-Awake

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Mandatory Policy 1.50 Training

Volunteers please mark your calendars to attend one of the mandatory Policy 1.50 trainings. Any active or potential volunteers must attend a training to be a volunteer in 2017.

All trainings will be held in the conference room at the OSU Extension Office.

Wednesday January 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday January 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday January 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

2016 FingerprintsVolunteers are also reminded if you were selected to get your finger prints done for 2016 and did not do so you will not be considered a volunteer for 2017. The University should be sending letters out soon to those advisors who did not get their finger prints done. A letter was sent out from the office in August reminding you to get your finger prints done before the University sends letters out. If you have reimbursement forms, please turn them into the Extension Office.

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Volunteers Needed for Real Money, Real World

Real Money, Real World is fun and distinctive because it includes an interactive spending simulation that provides the opportunity to make lifestyle and budget choices similar to those made by 27-year-old adults. As a program of Ohio State University Extension, the most preferred and successful RMRW programs are partnerships of the county OSU Extension Office, the schools, and the business community.

Part I: Five Preparatory classroom lessonsPart II: A hands-on budget management and decision-making spending simulation.

If you are interested in helping with the Real Money, Real World program and would like to be a facilitator please contact the Extension Office.

4-H Advisory Council Members NeededWe are looking for volunteers to join the Seneca County 4-H Advisory Council. Council meets the third Thursday of every month. Members help guide and support the decisions of the 4-H program, assist with planning, evaluating, and recommending 4-H educational experiences and programs for youth members, and help promote and expand the 4-H program. If you are interested, please contact the Extension Office for further information.

Camp Opportunities and other scholarships available

Carving New Ideas: Where will the journey take you?November 18-20, 2016 at 4-H Camp Ohio in St. Louisville, Oh. This camp is open to members in 8th-12th grade and is $60.00 to attend. Members will take a trip around the world and focus on diversity. Sessions, speakers, and meals will challenge our understanding of how diverse our Clubs, Communities, Countries, and Our World really are. Registration deadline is November 1, 2016.Registration information and form: regonline.com/cni2016

Youth in Action Scholarship National 4-H Council’s 4-H Youth in Action Awards recognize outstanding 4-H’ers who epitomize 4-H youth empowerment and leadership. We will honor four confident, accomplished 4-H’ers who have gained critical life skills through their 4-H experience and have utilized those skills for personal impact (to overcome a challenge, or challenges, they have faced) and community impact (to positively impact their family, peers and/or community). National 4-H Council will give four 2017 4-H Youth in Action Pillar Awards—one in each of our core pillar areas: Agriculture, Citizenship, Healthy Living and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Scholarship applications are due no later than Monday October 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. For more information visit: http://4-h.org/4-h-legacy-awards/#!youth-in-action

Information on 4-H Scholarships and awards and national trips including Leadership Washington Focus, Citizenship Washington Focus, Achievement Records, 4-H Ambassadors, etc. can be found at:http://www.ohio4h.org/awardsandscholarships

2017 Important Camp Information and Camp Counselor InformationIn 2017, Seneca County 4-H Camp Scholarships will be handled differently. There will be no full scholarships given out. We are highly encouraging you to start thinking of ways you can save up for camp now. See if your club would be willing to do a fundraiser to help with the cost or start saving a little each month to take away the large expense all at once. Scholarships will still be available but at most will be half of the cost. Once scholarship guidelines have been set families will be notified of this change.

Camp counselor applications are due to the Extension Office by December 12, 2016. Interviews for counselors will take place on December 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First year counselors will be considered counselors in training and will be required to help with Cloverbud Camp. The 2017 Junior Camp and Cloverbud Camp dates have not yet been determined, but as soon as we have the dates we will let you know.

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#4HGROWNHONOR AN ADVISOR

National 4-H Week is October 2-8 and the Seneca County 4-H Youth Development program will use the theme “4HGrown” to recognize those special volunteers who give their time helping youth complete projects, participate in community service activities and make the best better. “Honor an Advisor” is a program where participants can recognize anyone who has helped create a meaningful 4-H experience by donating to the Seneca County 4-H program. Contributions will not only honor an advisor who has made a difference, but also directly support 4-H programs in Seneca County. Advisors recognized through “Honor an Advisor” receive a personal thank you and a special “4-H Grows Here” window cling from the Ohio 4-H Foundation. For details on how to honor your favorite 4-H volunteer, visit http://www.ohio4h.org/node/1477 . Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension. More than 280,000 youth participated in 4-H activities in Ohio last year, mentored by more than 16,000 volunteers.

Jr. Fair News

Burger King FundraiserOctober 13, 2016 there will be a Burger King fundraiser at the Tiffin and Fostoria Burger King locations from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. All you have to do is stop by either location and eat during that time and a portion of the total bill will go towards the Jr. Fair.

Jr. Fair Board ApplicationsJr. Fair Board applications are due to the Jr. Fair office by December 1, 2016. Jr. Fair Board membership is open to any 4-H, FFA, Girl Scout or Boy Scout member in Seneca County 14-18 years of age. If you have any questions, contact the Jr. Fair Office 419-447-1682 and leave a message or email Nicole at nahoover2@gmail.com.

Important Jr. Fair Sale Information for 2017The 2017 Jr. Fair sale will offer each exhibitor one appearance with the auctioneer and one appearance in the add on book for a total of two possible sale transactions. Add on table will be in the sale pavilion. Please ask questions and offer comments to your sale committee. We look forward to a successful sale.

Jr. Leadership News and Information

Jr. Leadership Kick Off Pizza PartyAre you interested in joining Jr. Leadership? Youth ages 13 and up are invited to attend the Jr. Leadership kick off pizza party on Monday October 10, 2016 from 6:30 p.m.- 7:45 p.m. at the Extension Office. Anyone interested in Jr. Leadership just needs to come to the pizza party, everything will be provided! Jr. Leadership meets on the second Monday of the month at the Extension Office at 6:30 p.m.

Annual Candy SaleThe Jr. Leadership club will be holding their annual candy sale just in time for Christmas. This year they will be making buckeyes and chocolate peanut clusters. Orders will be taken from November 14th - December 5th. If you are interested in purchasing candy, please contact a JL member or JL leader.

Santa’s WorkshopJr. Leadership will be holding Santa’s Workshop again this year on Saturday December 3 from 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. This is open to kids in 1st-4th grades. Interested kids do not have to be a member of 4-H to join in the fun! The cost is just $10.00 per child. Registration is due to the Extension Office by Monday November 28, 2016 and checks should be made payable to Seneca County Jr. Leadership. If you have questions you can contact the Extension Office or Sue Lewis.

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