Ross County 4-H Youth Development

  Welcome to Ross County 4-H

I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty,
my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living
for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Sara Kleon, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Joy Sharp, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Sally Bluck, Extension Program Assistant

GREENLIGHT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

4-H FORMS & DOCUMENTS 
2008 4-H CALENDAR pdf l word 

COUNTY CONTESTS
Health & Safety Speaking & Skit Contest - Entry forms due May 15. Contest is June 9 at 6:30 pm.
Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Contest - Entry forms due June 2. Contest is June 26 at 6:45 pm

BIG DEADLINE DAY - THURSDAY, MAY 15 (office closes at 4:30 pm)
Due: County Bred/Born/Raised Steer & Goat Certificates.
Due: Fair Booth Reguests
Due: Health & Safety Contest Entry Forms
All QA must be completed & turned in
The 4-H Camp Round-up is 4:30 - 7:00 pm at the Ross Co. Service Center Room A.
Due: Camp Scholarship Applications

4-H HOTLINE Newsletter 
Just for you! From Summer Judging Schedules to "Animal Droppings", find the info you need on your 4-H projects.   Yes, you can READ it all NOW....The HUGE & INFORMATIVE May Family Hotline and the Cloverbud May Newsletter. Go to the Hotline page for all the links. 

4-H CAMP INFORMATION
NOTE: The mailed Jr & Sr Camp Registration Form had incorrect discount information; it should have read camp discount applies "only if brought to the Camp Round-up on May 15 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm." Corrected Jr & Sr Camp Registration Form

• Camp Round-up - We are "rounding-up" 4-H camp registrations on May 15 from 4:30 - 7:00 pm.
  Click 4-H Camp Page to get details about how campers can sign-up and SAVE* on their registration. (Camp discount applies only on May 15 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm with paid registrations)
• 4-H Camp Registrations - The 4-H Camp Gazette Newsletters & Forms (Registration, Health Statement & Scholarship Form) can be found on the Camp page.

SUMMER JUDGING SCHEDULES
Judging Schedules are now on-line. Go to: Hotline page or Forms & Documents

2008 FAIR THEMES
"There's no debate. It's the best in the State. The Ross County Fair of 2008!" Congratulations to the Clover Clan 4-H Club for submitting the winning slogan.  Alternate Booth Theme:  "I Pledge My Head to Clearer Thinking"

• Hog Tagging
  Saturday, May 10.  9 am - 1 pm.  @ Adena High School
• Rabbit Weigh-in & Tattoo
  Wednesday, June 18.  5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  @ Fairgrounds
  Saturday, June 21.  9 am - 1 pm.  @ Fairgrounds

RABBIT SCHOOL
May 17 in Millersburg, Holmes County. See Rabbit Flyer for details, many sessions offered. 

JUST AROUND THE CORNER

2008 4-H Calendar of Events pdf l word

MAY
10  Hog Tagging @ Adena HS   9 am - 1 pm
12  Horse Committee   6:30 pm
14  Camp Counselor Training   5 pm - 7 pm
14  JL Club 7:15 pm
15  Camp Round-up   4:30 - 7:00 pm
15  Due: Fair Booth Requests
15  Due: Health & Safety Contest Entry Forms
15  Due: All Quality Assurance Completed & Turned-in
15  Due: Camp Scholarship Applications
15  Due: Steer & Goat County Bred/Born Certificates
15  Due: Lip Sync Contest Entries with Music on CD
17  Rabbit School in Holmes County
26  OFFICE CLOSED - Memorial Day
27  Due: Camp Registrations

JUNE
02  Apple Pie, Lip Sync & Out House Race Entries accepted June 2 - July 1
02  Due: Demonstration Contest Entry Forms
02  Due: Due Horse Forms for the Ross Co. Fair
02  All Horse QA must be completed
02  JFB Meeting 6:30 pm
04  Final Date for Camp Refunds
07  NBHA Show sponsored by Ross Co. Horse Committee
07  Ross Co. Lamb Preview & Showmanship Clinic
09  Health & Safety Speaking Contest 6:30 pm
10  4-H Committee 6:30 pm
13  Counselor Camp
14  Cloverbud Day Camp
14 - 17  Junior Camp (grades 3,4, 5)
15  Happy Father's Day!
18  Rabbit Weigh-in & Tattoo 5:30 pm -8:30 pm
20 - 23  Senior Camp (grades 6,7,8,9)
20 Due: Ohio State Jr. Fair Entries for Livestock and Horse Production
21  Rabbit Weigh-in & Tattoo 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
24 - 25  Safe Sitter Class
26  Early Project Judging 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
26  Demonstration Contest 6:45 pm

QUICK LINKS

• 2008 4-H Calendar of Events pdf l word
• 4-H Forms & Documents: Find forms, documents, & registrations here.
• 4-H Project Information: Guidelines, Requirements, Project Completion, Fair Exhibits
• 4-H Hotline Newsletter
• 4-H Camp
• 2008 Ohio 4-H Family Guide Project List: Lists all 4-H projects with a short description and age suggestions
• How Do I Become a 4-H Advisor &/or Volunteer? start the process of becoming a volunteer
• Ohio 4-H Clubs Advisors Handbook is a play-by-play guide to 4-H
• Ohio 4-H Policies & Procedures: relevant 4-H policies & procedures