FULTON COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Dear 4-H Members, Advisors, and Parents: The month of November is a good time to reflect on your club’s successes for this past year and can also be the best time to start thinking about the upcoming 2018 4-H year. If you would like to preview the 4-H projects for next year, the 4-H Ohio Family Guide 2018 is on the Ohio 4-H website: http://www.ohio4h.org, scroll over the “Families” tab, then click on “Family Guide.” This guide contains a listing of new, revised and discontinued projects for 2018 on the second page. A limited supply of these will be available at the Extension Office also. We will have the Fulton County 4-H Handbook updated for 2018 and on the website by the end of February (http://fulton.osu.edu). The Fulton County 4-H Handbook is a very important resource for county information. It contains county rules, quality assurance information, 4-H calendar, judging dates and specific project information such as guidelines, judging requirements, and fair exhibits. Inside this newsletter is information about a number of awards, scholarships and trips offered through the county and state levels for older 4-H’ers. To be eligible for these opportunities, members must 1) fill out the County Activity Application Form and the resume’ which are in this newsletter and 2) be interviewed at the Youth Opportunity Interviews on December 10th or 11th from 6-8 p.m. If you are unable to make it on one of these interview dates, please contact the office as soon as possible so we can work out an alternate date. The Ohio 4-H Teen Conference and the State Volunteer Conference/Recognition Luncheon will both be held on the same day, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. See pg. 2 for more information on the Volunteer Conference and pg. 7 for information on the Teen Conference. Thanks for a wonderful 4-H year. Take time to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and the upcoming holiday season! Sincerely,

Eric Richer County Director Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources

IN THIS ISSUE

4-H Advisor Highlights/Meetings Photo Contest Year-End Recognition Contest & Scholarship Winners Jr. Fair News Older Youth Section (age 13+)

Cool Stuff to Do - Local Scene

Spectacular State Stuff

At the Nation’s Capital

Ohio 4-H Ambassadors

Ohio 4-H College Scholarships

4-H Achievement Opportunities

Fulton County Scholarships

Opportunities Application Form

Teen Opportunity Resume’

November 12 4-H Advisor Banquet 17 Photo Contest Entries Due 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday Extension

Office Closed December 10-11 Older Youth Opportunity

Interviews, 6-8 p.m. 25-26 Christmas Holiday

Extension Office Closed January 1 Steer Possession Day 1 New Year’s Day Holiday, Extension Office Closed 8 4-H Council Meeting, 7-8 pm 13 Steer Tag In Day February 1 MVEERA Volunteer Training Putnam County 5 4-H Horse Council Mtg., 7 pm 8 Youth Protection Policy, 6:30-7:30 8 Adult QA Certification, 7:30-9 pm 13 Youth Protection Policy, 7-8 pm 24 Youth Protection Policy, 9-10 am 24 Adult QA Certification, 10-11 am 26 MVEERA Volunteer Training Henry County

CALENDAR

Volume 21, Issue 5

GREETINGS

November 2017

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

The Ohio State University, The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Fulton County Commissioners Cooperating

ADVISOR HIGHLIGHTS

Volunteers are the HEART of 4-H!

CONCLUDING THE 4-H YEAR Advisors: Please turn in your club’s end of year financial summary. You can do this anytime before December 15. Also, please have a recognition/achievement night or meeting to conclude/close the 4-H year. Recognition builds self-esteem. Having an awards meeting is one way of recognizing your 4-H club members. Receiving an award, even if it’s a small one, in front of your friends and family can be a big thrill. That’s why every club should have some type of club recognition program. IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS FOR 4-H ADVISORS (all held at OSU Extension conference rooms) Monday, January 8 at 7-8 pm.—4-H Council Meeting Monday, February 5, 7:00 pm — 4-H Horse Council Meeting Thursday, February 8, 6:30-7:30 pm—Youth Protection Policy Class Thursday, February 8, 7:30-9 pm—Adult Quality Assurance Certification (to be able to teach QA to your 4-H club) Tuesday, February 13, 7-8 pm—Youth Protection Policy Class Saturday, February 24, 9-10 am—Youth Protection Policy Class Saturday, February 24, 10-11 am—Adult Quality Assurance Certification (to be able to teach QA to your 4-H club) Remember the Youth Protection class is mandatory for each volunteer EACH year, but you need only attend one (1) Youth Protection class. Youth Protection online class is available, email Pam (kurfiss.1@osu.edu) for details. 4-H MEMBER AND ADVISOR CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT The 4-H Member and Advisor Certificates of Achievement are ready to be picked up at the Extension Office and they will be available at the 4-H Advisor Recognition Banquet. 2018 VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE AND STATE RECOGNITION LUNCHEON The Volunteer Conference and State Recognition Luncheon for all 4-H advisors is Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Columbus Convention Center. More information will be distributed in the future. Last year over 100 course sessions were available for advisors to brush up on their skills. Fulton County 4-H Advisors go free! The $45 fee is paid by the Fulton County 4-H Endowment Fund for volunteer education. Youth Protection 1.50 will be offered. 2018 4-H COUNCIL MEETINGS Be sure to put the 4-H Council meeting dates below on your 2018 calendar. All advisors are welcome to attend the meetings which are always held at the Robert Fulton Ag Center (The Extension Office) on St. Rt. 108 at 7:00 p.m.

Council Meetings: January 8, March 12, May 14, July 16 and September 24

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PHOTO CONTEST

4-H Advisory Council is again sponsoring a Photo Contest that depicts 4-H on the local level. Cash prizes: 1st Prize-$20; 2nd Prize-$15; 3rd Prize-$10. CONTEST RULES: 1. Any 4-H member, immediate family member, or 4-H advisor may enter. 2. Each person can submit only one entry. 3. The photograph submitted must be at least 3 ½” x 5” (no smaller), either matte or gloss finish, color or black and white. No negatives; NO

EMAIL. 4. Back of photo must be labeled with the owner’s name, address and 4-H club. 5. The winning entry will be used for promotional purposes for Ohio 4-H Week (February) and in the 2018 Fulton Co. 4-H Handbook. By entering

the contest you are giving permission for the photo and/or names of people in the photo to be used. Decisions of the judges are final. 6. All entries must be received in the Extension Office by November 17th. Photos are available for pick up after the contest.

4-H Gainers & Leaders Autumn Ehrsam Allie Herr Hannah Herr Lilly Herr Cooper Stambaugh Blue Ribbon Raisers Ashley Creps Bright Beginnings Elizabeth Baker Country Achievers Josa Beatty Riley Studenka Country Club 4-H Caylee Sager Mallorie Strauss Hannah Kovar Countryside Clovers Nathan Rettig Chloe Aeschliman Carter Grime Carsyn Hagans Emma Leininger Adam Kinsman

Delta Country Gals & Guys Izabella White Walter Hallett Franklin Blue Ribbons Trey Keefer Nevaeh Powers Reiss Creighton Keiler Sliwinski Fulton 4-H Connection Samantha Stein Zorah Siefker Liz Reber Fulton Fantastics Luke Cross Bailey O’Neil Goats and “Udder” Things Jessica French Carisa Hoffman Levi Short Lauren Smith Madison Smith Arika Zeiter

Green Team Mason Creager Hoppin’ n Trottin’ Brady Arnold Luke Arnold Hannah May Borton Echo Sniegowski Zeke Borton Luke Borton Jack Borton Kaitlyn Siewertsen Jayce Morrow Brooklyn Wright Ciarra Flickinger Kelissa James Sam Reinhart Zach Reinhart Justin Reinhart Incredible Clovers Carson Smith Lucky Clovers Alex Pursel Lucky Livestockers Camden Schlueter

Lyons Lucky Leaders Chet Meyer Sophia Meyer Andrea Smithmyer Chloe Creque Nichole Wilson Nifty 4-Hers Justin Strang Pettisville Ever Ready Wyatt Borer Sophie Sterken Cassidy Vanderveer Sonny Phillips Emma Krukowski Christina Norman Pike X-L Brennan Bronson

Roamin’ Country Raisers Claire Smith Lauren Hall Rough Riders Brady Blaylock Silver Salddles Nicole Atkinson Tailwaggers Elizabeth Mignin

OUTSTANDING 4-H MEMBERS - selected by advisors

OUTSTANDING RECORD KEEPERS Secretary: Autumn Ehrsam, 4-H Gainers and Leaders Treasurer: Emily Herr, 4-H Gainers and Leaders Historian/Scrapbook: Lauren Smith, Goats & “Udder” Things

YEAR-END RECOGNITION

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10 & 11 YEAR 4-H MEMBERS 10 year members: Alex Pursel, Austin Hill, Brynn Ballmer, Chassidy Foote, Devin Butts, Elizabeth Reinhart, Heidi Fritsch, Jacob Imre, Jessica Triggs, Justin Niday, Kayla Miller, Lauren Smith, Lynnsey Crouch, Mary Miller, Neila Kinsman, Paige Holdridge, Tom Bechstein, Tony Banister 11 year members: Abbigale Nagel, Bailey O’Neil, Emalee Stewart, Jacob Snyder, Janie Starcher, Kirsten Daniels, Mason Creager, Oliviah Banister, Rachel Short

5 years Taylor Armstrong Danielle Baker Brandy Bates Stephanie Kirkum Taylor Kruse Lori Puehler Lorrie Ricker Robert Sintobin Mark Strain Rebecca Strauss Samantha Wanemacher

10 years John Alexander Sarah Alexander Tabitha Bergstedt Allysa Bratton Kisha Genter Melissa O’Neil Karen Pennington Kylie Reckner 15 years Kyle Link Bridgett Miller

20 years Jean Kovar Terry Kovar Brittanie Ledyard Michele Morrin Pat Schroeder Christina Seiler 25 years Denny Reckner Terra Riegsecker Peggy Smith Jon Strauss

35 years Herb Harris Pike Kountry Kids

CONGRATULATIONS TO ADVISORS CELEBRATING 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, YEARS WITH 4-H These advisors will receive special recognition at the Advisor Banquet. Thank you for your commitment to 4-H youth!

Jr. Fair Booth Winners 1st place—Roamin’ Country Raisers 2nd place—Horse Hogs 3rd place—Goats and ‘Udder’ Things People’s Choice Award— Hoppin’ & Trottin” Other Winners Jr. Fair Queen— Bevanne Pember Taneeka Klostermeier Memorial Horse Award - Lauren Hall Humbert Born & Raised Steer Scholarship - Trey Keefer Shininger Hi-Point Obedience Scholarship - Chase Wilkie

CONTEST & SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS 4-H Gainers & Leaders– Jenny Herr

Blue Ribbon Raisers– Peggy Smith Clinton Doodle Bugs– Joe Miller Country Achievers– Kim Krieger Country Club 4-H– Jean Kovar

Countryside Clovers—Jackie Ballmer Delta Country Gals & Guys– Michelle Savage

Delta Boosters– Tricia Fahrer Fulton 4-H Connection—Pat Schroeder

Goats and “Udder” Things—Linda Bollinger Hoppin N Trottin– Kim Baker

Lyons Lucky Leaders– Janet Creque & Lisa Smithmyer Nifty 4-Her’s– Joan Rubel

Pettisville Ever-Ready– Peggy Kruse Pike Kountry Kids—Cindy Harris

Pike X-L—Jim Savage Roamin Country Raisers, Etc.—Ann Kirkum & Shelly Morrin

ANNOUNCING THE 2017 HONOR CLUBS - CONGRATULATIONS! 4-H Gainers and Leaders—Jenny Herr

Country Achievers—Kim Krieger Fulton 4-H Connection—Pat Schroeder

Goats and “Udder” Things—Linda Bollinger Hoppin N Trottin– Kim Baker

Nifty 4-H’ers—Joan Rubel Roamin Country Raisers, Etc.—Ann Kirkum & Shelly Morrin

MORE YEAR-END RECOGNITION

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2017 Pre-Fair Winners (Go to this link for a list)

http://fulton.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-awards-and-winners

2017 Fulton Co. 4-H Scholarship Winners

Tonia McQuillin Memorial 4-H Queen Scholarship-Rachel Jordan Tonia McQuillin Memorial 4-H King Scholarship-Connor Hagans Humbert Scholarship/Cont. Ed.-Janie Starcher Cook Memorial and Recognition Award-Janie Starcher Biddle Scholarship/Public Speaking-Mary Miller Biddle Scholarship/Education-Rachel Jordan Biddle Scholarship/Science & Technology.-Janie Starcher Biddle Scholarship/Continuing Education-Mary Miller Biddle Scholarship/Medical Science & Technology-Mary Miller 4-H Horse Council Scholarship-Lauren Hall Clair Jones Memorial Scholarship-Harmon Gombash

DONATIONS ARE GIFTS! Many 4-H members receive recognition by way of special ribbons, trophies, merchandise, awards, and livestock sale buyers. If you are fortunate enough to receive an award, please send a thank you note. Your trophy sponsor should be on a nametag on the bottom of the trophy. If the tag is missing, call the Extension office at 419-337-9210. Donors truly appreciate receiving a “thank you” and are consequently more willing to sponsor awards for future Jr. Fairs. Help us keep our donors!

JR. FAIR NEWS

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2018 STEER TAG-IN SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 *NEW TIME* 9 - 10 A.M.

FULTON CO. FAIRGROUNDS–JFB OFFICE All steer project animals (Market, Born & Raised & Dairy) for the 2018 Fulton County Junior Fair Show must have an Electronic Identification Tag (EID) for identification & attend tag-in day with the exception below. You do not need to bring the steer to the January 13th tag-in day if the steer project animal was your 2017 feeder calf project or a 2017 feeder calf project purchased from a sibling that was already tagged with an EID at the June 2017 Fulton County Feeder Calf tag-in day. However, you must complete the “Animal Tag-In Registration Form” with the animals EID number plus all other information. Take or mail the card to the Fulton Co. Extension Office before January 13th or take it to tag-in on the 13th. Please note, exhibitors bear full responsibility to provide the correct EID number on the card and are welcome to bring their animal to tag in day. To be eligible for the 2018 Born & Raised Steer class, the animal had to be tagged as a Born & Raised eligible animal at the June, 2017 Fulton County Feeder Calf tag-in day. You must bring your Born & Raised eligible animal to tag-in on January 13th if you purchased the animal from someone other than a sibling. All Born & Raised steers must turn in a “Jr. Born & Raised Market Beef Steer Application Form” by January 13th. The “Fulton County Steer ID Card” requirement in the above paragraph applies to Born & Raised steers also. The Fulton County Steer ID Card and the Jr. Born & Raised Market Beef Steer Application Form can be found at: http://fulton.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/youth-forms-and-applications Exhibitors do not need to be at Tag-in on the 13th. Each EID is $2. Please have exact change. AGAIN FOR 2018: 2018 OHIO STATE FAIR TO REQUIRE DNA SUBMISSION AND ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION FOR ALL MARKET BEEF ANIMALS The Ohio State Fair Beef Department adopted new protocols in 2016 for identifying market beef animals and will again follow those protocols with the 2018 fair. These protocols include the use of an electronic identification (EID) ear tag that has a unique 15-digit number and a DNA sample that will be submitted for all market beef animals that exhibitors plan to enter in the 2018 Ohio State Fair Junior Market Beef show. 

The DNA collection will be in the form of a hair sample that will be submitted to the Ohio State Fair by January 15, 2018 to meet the ownership deadlines for market beef animals. Fulton Co. does have special permission by OSF to hold their tag-in day on January 13th and exhibitors will retain their eligibility. Entries (for Fulton Co.) need to be postmarked by noon January 13th. Along with the DNA hair submission, each market animal’s 15-digit EID tag must also be included on the DNA packet. DNA packets may be picked up at an exhibitor’s local Ohio State University Extension Office or at any Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST sanctioned show prior to the January 15 deadline.

Exhibitors who have questions or would like additional information about the new identification protocols are asked to contact Stacey French at the Ohio State Fair by calling 614-644-4049 or by emailing s.french@expo.state.oh.us.

“COOL STUFF TO DO” ON THE LOCAL SCENE

OLDER YOUTH SECTION (AGES 13 & OVER)

4-H TEEN BOARD An exciting opportunity is available for youth 13 and over. Develop your leadership skills by teaching and assisting at countywide clinics and judging events, and help plan the Style Review. Members are also offered special educational and fun opportunities. Both males and females are encouraged to apply. Members are expected to attend at least three meetings and assist with three activities. If you are an energetic and enthusiastic 4-H member interested in challenges and opportunities, check “Teen Board” on the County Activity Application. FULTON COUNTY JR. FAIR BOARD Select 4-H’ers are chosen each year to serve a two-year term on the Jr. Fair Board. Members must be freshmen or sophomores now and belong to 4-H at least one year as an active member. A must requirement is to be at the fair during fair week and to work at the Threshers Reunion! This group helps organize and promote Junior Fair activities while having an awesome time together. A lot of work, a lot of fun! Applications are due January 1st. Complete the application the night of your interview or see the website http://fulton.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/youth-forms-and-applications 4-H CAMP COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING (C.I.T.) (4-H Camp, June 11-15, 2018) Counselors-In-Training should be at least 15 years old by January 1. They will be selected to help counselors conduct camp for up to 250 youth, ages 9-13. C.I.T. may be former campers or youth who are interested in having their first experience working with younger 4-H members in a camp setting. The C.I.T. should be willing to work with and learn from camp counselors with the goal to become a future camp counselor. The C.I.T. will pay a camp counselor fee. Older Youth Activities Application Form and Resume’ available at fulton.osu.edu (4-H, Youth Forms & Applications) or at Extension Office. 4-H CAMP COUNSELOR (4-H Camp, June 11-15, 2018) Camp counselors should be 15-19 years old and may be college-age 4-H graduates. Camp counselors will be selected from those counselors who have exhibited strong leadership characteristics in previous years. Counselors will be given opportunities to participate in leadership and team building exercises with the other counselors. They will be responsible for planning the camp’s theme, program ideas, and special events. Counselors will also be expected to help train the counselors-in-training who assist them in conducting an outstanding 4-H camp. At camp, counselors are responsible for the actions of 4-H members in their cabins and for leadership of specific 4-H camp activities throughout the week. The 4-H Endowment Fund will pay all fees, except the camp counselor fee. Older Youth Activities Application Form and Resume’ available at fulton.osu.edu (4-H, Youth Forms & Applications) or at Extension Office.

The following articles provide information about some of the exciting 4-H opportunities awaiting YOU in 2018! Over 100 youth may be selected to participate in these 4-H activities for teens. The selection process is relatively easy if you follow these steps: 1. Read carefully what each opportunity is about. 2. Fill out the resume’ and application enclosed in this newsletter or print from the website fulton.osu.edu 3. Bring the resume’ and application with you to your interview. 4. Report for an interview on Sunday, December 10 or Monday, December 11, anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m.

at the Fulton County Extension Office. You will be interviewed in the order signed in. Interviews will last about fifteen minutes.

You will be notified by mail by January 1, which activities you have been selected for so you are able to plan your summer calendar in advance. Why, you may be asking yourself, are the activities offered through the Fulton County 4-H Program so incredible?!! They are, in fact, as diverse as any offered in Ohio or in the U.S.A. This is possible because we use the interest generated by the Fulton County 4-H Endowment Fund to help finance the cost of these activities. The Endowment Fund has grown throughout the years because many of you, your families, and your 4-H clubs have donated to it.

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SPECTACULAR STATE STUFF!!!

OHIO 4-H AMBASSADORS

AT THE NATION’S CAPITAL

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS Youth must be 16 years of age to be selected to attend this week long, exciting, innovative approach to citizenship education. One 4-H member will be chosen to travel to the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. July 1-7, 2018. Workshops will reinforce the importance of governmental issues, develop a new perspective of international relations, and stress personal growth and leadership skills. Highlights include meeting 4-H friends from around the U.S. and tours of Washington, D.C. This is a “once-in-a-4-H career” opportunity. The cost to attend is $1200, but the delegates chosen will receive a 4-H Endowment Fund scholarship of $500. Youth pay $700.

Ohio 4-H Ambassadors are the youth spokespersons for Ohio 4-H. Each year approximately 50 outstanding 4-H teens who demonstrate excellence in 4-H achievement, citizenship, and leadership earn invitations to become Ohio 4-H Ambassadors. To apply to become a State 4-H Ambassador, members need to complete an application form and submit it to the Fulton County Extension Office by January 15th. The forms must be signed by the Fulton County Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development before they are submitted.

OHIO 4-H STATE LEADERSHIP CAMP The 2018 Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp will be June 2 at 2:00 p.m. to June 6 at 12:00 p.m. at 4-H Camp Ohio in St. Louisville, Ohio (Licking Co.) 4-H youth must be age 15-18 by camp date. NW DISTRICT SCIENCE CAMP 4-H youth age 8 and in the third grade as of January 1, 2018 through 14 years of age are eligible to attend the NW District Science Camp June 4 through June 7 at 4-H Camp Palmer. Emphasis is on soil, water and wildlife conservation. Participant fee will be $25.00.

OHIO 4-H TEEN CONFERENCE Approximately 1,000 4-H teens from across the state will be participating in Ohio 4-H Teen Conference Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Columbus Convention Center. Youth can select seminars to learn more about leadership, teamwork, service learning and specific project areas. Any 4-H teen may attend, registration is $45. If you participate in the Older Youth Opportunities interviews you will only pay $15 with the balance paid by scholarship money from the Fulton County 4-H Endowment Fund.

HOST A JAPANESE STUDENT We are looking for families to host Japanese youth, ages 13-16, from mid-July through mid-August. 4-H host families may choose the gender and age of their guest. While in Fulton County, the Japanese young people want to learn and experience American family life. Families are to involve the student in their typical routine, provide a bed to sleep in, three meals a day, and TLC (tender loving care.) The Japanese have an organization similar to 4-H whose purpose is to have its members learn English and come to the U.S.A. They will not be fluent in English, nor are you to be fluent in Japanese. Everything will work out fine as it has for the 20 or so families in Fulton County who have hosted in the past few years. If you are even interested in hosting a student, check your application form or call for more information.

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Ohio 4-H recognizes and rewards individual excellence, whether it is in project work, leadership, citizenship or community service. Ohio 4-H Scholarships were established in 1976 in order to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. There are currently 24 statewide 4-H scholarships offered. Some of the scholarships are previewed below.

To apply for Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards: http://www.ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships To apply for Ohio 4-H Scholarships: http://www.ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships/ohio-4-h-scholarships

All those applying for 4-H Scholarships must submit their information on line at the above web site. No paper copies will be accepted. The NEW online form reflects the scholarship application that has been used in the past. 4-H members already enrolled/attending OSU must use the FAES Scholarship Application process.

The deadline to submit applications will be February 15 each year.

ATTEND ANY ACCREDITED, POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION: All American Youth Horse Show Foundation 4-H Scholarship One $1,500.00 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must be high school seniors & current 4-H horse members. Mary E. Border Ohio Scholarship Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be high school seniors and current 4-H members planning to enroll in the fall at any accredited post secondary institution in any course of study. Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Scholarship

ATTEND THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Scholarship One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must be 4-H members, seniors in high school during the year of application, and planning to enroll autumn quarter in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. Paul A. & Ethel I. Smith 4-H Scholarship Ten $2,500.00 scholarships will be awarded. Applicant must be a present or former 4-H member, senior in high school, and planning to enroll as a freshman in the fall at The Ohio State University, ATI or any of its regional campuses, in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, including the School of Natural Resources, to pursue an education in farming or agriculture.

ATTEND THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY

Bea Cleveland 4-H Scholarship One $1,000.00 scholarship is awarded annually to a 4-H member who is a senior in high school during the year of application. Applicants must be planning to enroll as a freshman, autumn quarter in the College of Human Ecology, at The Ohio State University or any of its regional campuses. Mabel Sarbaugh 4-H Scholarship One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must be a 4-H member, senior in high school during the year of application, and planning to enroll autumn quarter in the College of Human Ecology as a freshman at The Ohio State University or any of its regional campuses. Alga D. “Peg” Weaver 4-H Scholarship Two $1,200.00 scholarships to be awarded - $400.00 to be awarded for three (3) consecutive quarters providing the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be 4-H members, high school seniors during the year of application. and planning to enroll in the College of Human Ecology at OSU.

OHIO 4-H COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

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STATE 4-H ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Ohio 4-H Achievement awards were established in 1991 to highlight overall 4-H achievement in a particular program area. There are currently 20 program areas which include: Beef Citizenship & Community Service Clothing & Textiles Dairy Dairy Goat Environmental Sciences Family Life & Child Development Foods & Nutrition Gardening & Horticulture Health & Safety Horses Leadership Mechanical & Engineering Science Personal Development Photography Rabbits & Poultry Sheep Shooting Sports Swine Veterinary Science One State 4-H Achievement Award winner is selected at the state level annually in each program area. Several opportunities available are: National 4-H Dairy Conference Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board Ohio Dairy Goat Conference Ohio Township Association 4-H Local Government Award Program5

To apply for Ohio 4-H Achievement and Scholarship Applications. The 2018 information is posted regarding 4-H Achievement Award Applications and Ohio 4-H Scholarship opportunities at: http://www.ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships . All those applying for 4-H Scholarships must submit their information on line at the above web site. No paper copies will be accepted. The NEW online form reflects the scholarship application that has been used in the past. 4-H members already enrolled/attending OSU must use the FAES Scholarship Application process. The deadline to submit applications will be February 15 each year.

OHIO 4-H ACHIEVEMENT AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

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FULTON COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS

2018 Fulton County 4-H Scholarship forms are available at the Fulton County Extension Office or on the Fulton County Extension Office website: http://fulton.osu.edu (click on 4-H Youth Development, Youth Forms and Applications, scroll down to Scholarships, click on Fulton County 4-H Scholarship Application). Scholarship descriptions and requirements are listed in Section 5 of your Fulton County 4-H Handbook. Only one application form needs to be filled out, even if applying for more than one scholarship. County 4-H Scholarships Due Date to Fulton Co. Extension Office by July 1, each year:

Biddle Scholarship for H.S. Graduates/College Students Pursuing a Science & Technology Degree- $100

Cook Memorial and Recognition Award - $100

Clark Biddle Memorial Holstein Scholarship- $100

Biddle Scholarship for Career 4-H Public Speaking - $100

Biddle Scholarship for H.S. Graduates/College Students Pursuing a Degree in Education - $100

Clair Jones Memorial Scholarship - $600

Biddle Scholarship for Continuing Education - $100

Biddle Scholarship for Medical Science and Technology - $100

Humbert Scholarship for Continuing Education - (2) $150 each

Other scholarships which require separate applications (Dues dates vary.)

Tonia McQuillen 4-H King & Queen Scholarship - $150 each Fulton County 4-H Horse Council Scholarship (1 boy and 1 girl) - $100 each

Taneeca Klostermeier Certificate - $100 Award

Fulton County Pork Producers - $400

Fulton County Cattlefeeders - $250

Fulton County Dairy Association - $1000

The three commodity group scholarships above are offered to qualifying students pursuing advanced degrees from 2 and 4 year institutions. At the discretion of the association boards, multiple scholarships may be awarded in a given year. Qualifying information is included on the applications which are available at the Fulton County Extension Office. Applications are due in April.

Bring your completed resume on page 11 and this form with you to the Older Youth Opportunities Interviews are on December 10 or 11, anytime between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Fulton County Extension Office, 8770 St. Rt. 108, Wauseon. Name_________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________

Date of birth _________________ Age (as of 12/31/17) _____________ Years in 4-H (as of 12/31/17) ___________

Grade ________ School Attended __________________________________________________________________

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________

Please check the following opportunities for consideration or more information:

___ Host a Japanese Student (July to August)

___ Japanese-LABO Exchange to Japan (July to August)

___ Other International Exchange Opportunities

Please mark your interest for these activities in which you wish to apply:

___ 4-H Teen Board (Summer)

___ Junior Fair Board (Summer & Fair Time, Application available at 4-H Interview)

___ 4-H Camp Counselor In Training (4-H Camp, June 11-15, 2018)

___ 4-H Camp Counselor (4-H Camp, June 11-15, 2018)

___ NW District Science Camp, 4-H Camp Palmer

___ Ohio 4-H Teen Conference

___ Citizenship Washington Focus

___ State Leadership Camp

___ State 4-H Ambassador

OLDER YOUTH ACTIVITIES APPLICATION FORM

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FULTON COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTINUED

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TEEN OPPORTUNITY RESUME’

(Please Print)

Name__________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code_____________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address_________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number______________________Cell Number_____________________________

Birth date______________________________Age as of 12/31/17_________________________

School_______________________________Grade now_________________________________

4-H Projects Taken:

Extracurricular Activities:

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