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1 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OSU Extension, Madison County 217 Elm Street London, OH This Issue: Dear 4-H Family, Phone: Fax: H Recognition Banquet 4-H Advisor Training 4-H Discovery Night 4-H Project Updates Youth Opportunities Calendar dates Volunteer Conference registration today! Holiday Gift Ideas I m sure everyone is busy with holiday shopping, getting their trees decorated, and Elf on the Shelf is out and about the house! Keep shovels handy and stay warm! Merry Christmas! Arlene Duffey Office Associate 4-H Recognition Banquet was held Sunday, December 2, 12:30 p.m., with H members, parents, volunteers and special guests in attendance! Honor clubs, community clubs, outstanding 4-H ers, Friend of 4-H, Honor member awards and Volunteer Honor awards were announced. Santa and Mrs. Claus surprised the children. Candy canes were handed out and toy lists were discussed! A very special Thank You! to Judy Gallimore for organizing decorations, making door prizes (pictured) and securing an excellent caterer! The food was delicious! The 4-H Banquet Committee: Judy Gallimore, Heather Mayabb, Jackie Bolin, Bridget Wilkin, and Jenny Sweet did a great job decorating the room with festive table cloths and holiday decorations. Kevin Clemmons put together a Year in 4-H video to view! Thank YOU! Thank you to everyone who helped clean up after the event. CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaes diversity. OSU Extension, Madison County, 4-H Youth Development educational programas provided with major support from the Madison County Commissioners: David Dhume, Mark Forrest, David Hunter

2 Fair Royalty Queen Whitney Stires, member of Speedy Spurs Livestock, read a reflection to start the program. Callie Jenkins, Princess Attendant of Born in the Barn, and Kayden Warnock, Princess, member of Helping Hands Happy Hearts led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. In Order to offer more recognition opportunities to all 4-H Members, a participation record sheet was developed for youth to keep track of their 4-H Activities and accomplishments. This award is broken into Gold, Silver, and Bronze 4-H Honor Members Gold Honor Members: (names not in picture order) Addie Barnhill, Canaan Pathfinders; Arcie Barnhill, Canaan Pathfinders; Sophie Brand, Yes We Can; Donna Campbell, Jumpers & Flyers; Matthew Canterbury, Yes We Can Can; Hope Fetherolf, Exclusively Equine; Lillian Finke, Born in a Barn; Olivia Finke, Born in a Barn; Bridget Haggy, Canaan Pathfinders; Noah Haggy, Canaan Pathfinders; Samuel Haggy, Canaan Pathfinders; Brooke Hermiller, Clover Clippers; Mason Hermiller, Clover Clippers; Sydne Hermiller, Clover Clippers; Isabel Hiles, County Bunch; Shea Huntington, Beginners to Winners; Will Huntington, Beginners to Winners; Dakota Hutson, Town & Country Kids; Callie Jenkins, Born in a Barn; Emily Mathews, Jumpers & Flyers; Landon Mayabb, Helping Hands Happy Hearts; Zavier Mayabb, Helping Hands Happy Hearts; Molly Metcalf, Exclusively Equine; Kayla Miller, Exclusively Equine; Olivia Rinesmith, Fairfield Rascals; Hayes Smith, Helping Hands Happy Hearts; Will Smith, Canaan Prize Winners; Whitney Stires, Speedy Spurs Livestock; Garrett Vance, Clover Clippers; Olivia Vance, Clover Clippers; Addie Wilkin, Helping Hands Happy Hearts; Elliana Wilkin, Helping Hands Happy Hearts

3 Bronze honor members present were: Max Gerckens, Clover Clippers and Maria Coulardot, Town & Country Kids Silver honor members present: Ross Gerckens, Clover Clippers Victoria Sanguino, Clover Clippers Sarah Green, Beginners to Winners Hannah Green, Beginners to Winners Trenton Vance, Clover Clippers Zoe Hutson, Town & Country Kids Outstanding 4-H members recognized for the caring, hardwork, energy and dedication were: Outstanding 4-H Member: Junior Noah Haggy Canaan Pathfinders Hayes Smith Helping Hands Happy Hearts Outstanding 4-H Member: Intermediate Emily Mathews Jumpers & Flyers Kayden Warnock Helping Hands Happy Hearts Outstanding 4-H Member: Senior Whitney Stires Speedy Spurs Livestock Cloverbuds, present to receive a small gift for completing a participation and activity form were: Camp Counselors and staff were recognize for their camp planning and overseeing Let s Giddy Up & Go to 4-H Summer Camp this past year. Present were: counselor Olivia Rinesmith, 4-H member of Fairfield Rascals; and adult volunteers: Kevin Clemmons of Country Bunch and Joel Buckland of Helping Hands Happy Hearts Jacob Hiles, Country Bunch and Skylar Tackett of Helping Hands Happy Hearts

4 Volunteers recognized: Honor Clubs announced: 1st year: 2nd year: 3rd year: 4th year: 5th year: 6th year: 8th year: 11th year: 15th year: 16th year: 21st year: 24th year: 25th year: 26th year: Jackie Bolin, Fairfield Rascals Joel Buckland, Helping Hands Happy Hearts Christen Rinehart, Born in a Barn Valerie & Steve Hermiller, Clover Clippers Jodie Marks, Mud Run Hustlers Emily Davis & Gennie Davis, Yes We Can Jody Campbell, Jumpers & Flyers Bridget Wilkin, Helping Hands Happy Hearts Deetra Huntington, Beginners to Winners Jenny Sweet, Helping Hands Happy Hearts Chris Fetherolf, Exclusively Equine Savannah Brock, JFB Coordinator Annette Rinesmith, Fairfield Rascals Monroe Harbage, Clover Clippers Judy Gallimore, Helping Hands Happy Hearts Heather Mayabb, Helping Hands Happy Hearts Tammy Smith, Canaan Pathfinders Clint Hutson, Town & Country Kids Kevin Clemmons, Country Bunch Robin Hutson, Town & Country Kids Beginners to Winners Born in a Barn (new this year) Buckeye Rangers Canaan Pathfinders Clover Clippers Dirty Boots and Shiny Belt Buckles Exclusively Equine Fairfield Rascals Helping Hands, Happy Hearts Jumpers & Flyers Mud Run Hustlers Prairie Raiders Speedy Spurs Livestock Town & country Kids Yes We Can Club Community Service Winners: Honorable Mentions: Canaan Pathfinders & Exclusively Equine 3rd Place Helping Hands Happy Hearts 2 nd Place Yes We Can 1 st Place Beginners to Winners 27th year: Daphne Hedgecock, Clover Clippers 33rd year: Holly Stockham, Canaan Pathfinders 36 year: Kevin Stockham, Canaan Pathfinders 42 year: Pat Gallimore, Jumpers & Flyers

5 Annual 4-H Volunteer Training is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 6:00 p.m., Della Selsor This year, we are excited to announce that Dr. Kirk Bloir will be providing the training for the 1.50 policy required every year. 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. On October 1 st, 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. Extension office staff will be providing 101 Volunteer information and updates. Melinda Morrison, area leader/ Champaign County 4-H Extension Educator will also be on hand to give state updates. R.S.V. P. will be required as pizza and drinks will be provided. 4-H Discovery night January 30th - Della Selsor Building Currently in 4-H? Thinking about taking a different project this year? Come discover all the options you have. Madison County Key Leaders will be on hand to answer questions you may have about small animals, livestock, horses, family consumer science, STEM projects, and special interest projects such as: leadership, welding, Vet. Science just to name a few. Matt Teders, Madison County Game Warden, will also be on site with his portable Archery range and really cool animal furs to touch and identify. Come see all the opportunities 4-H as to offer you! Pass the word to your friends and families The evening is also geared towards youth interested in joining 4-H. There will be a scavenger hunt. Popcorn and drinks. Great door prizes! 10 - $ H book certificates* 5 - $20.00 camp gift certificates* 1 - FULL scholarship for camp!*

6 Mark your calendars.. Madison County Older Youth Awards and Opportunities Trip Application (click on picture) is due January 31. There will be an awards and opportunities information meeting on Thursday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension office. Come listen to all the opportunities available to you as an older youth! Saturday, December 29 10:00 a.m. to noon...market steer weigh-in. Mandatory for all market beef projects to be eligible to exhibit at the Madison County fair. Weigh-in is at the fairgrounds. Questions? Contact Bryan Wilson, Beef Key Leader at or Skill-a-thons: Tuesday, June 18 & Wednesday, June 26 Cooperative Heritage Show Ring Success - Saturday, April 6 Madison County Fairgrounds (Q.A. will also be offered) Young Youth Opportunities form due January 31st. There are a few opportunities available for youth age 9 through 12. Check out the possibilities! Our office will be closed: Monday, December 24 and 25 Christmas holiday Ohio Volunteer Conference - Saturday, March 9, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Greater Columbus Convention Center Conference Registration booklet (workshops) and registration form is online. office by February 5th. Our office will register you. Form is due to the Extension The 2019 Ohio 4-H Conference is designed to bring together 4-H volunteers and teens (age 13 and older) from across the State of Ohio. The objective of this event is to learn together and from each other in order to improve our abilities to deliver the Ohio 4-H Program to its members. We truly believe that these educational selections offer something for everyone, and have the ability to satisfy every taste and need. The Madison County 4-H Endowment sponsors eight, adult volunteer and four youth registrations, first-come, first serve. Holiday Gift Ideas! Never too soon to think about 4-H Camp or CloverBud camps! Purchase camp gift certificates for your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces! Available at the OSU Extension office. Pasta for sale! Not just any pasta!!! This pasta comes in many shapes: American, OSU, cat, horse, dog, organic princess, bunny, heart, bikes, turkey and puzzle. The pasta makes for a lot of fun for those fussy eaters! The pasta is $6.00/bag. There is pig shape mac and cheese for $7.00 and pasta sauce for $7.00. Got a cook in the family? We have a collection of Madison County 4-H chefs favorite recipes for just $8.00 *Cookbook and pasta proceeds goes to 4-H programming, awards, opportunities scholarships.