4-H Advisors' page

4-H Advisors and Volunteers

Wayne County 4-H is successful thanks to the more than 600 volunteers who work with and care for our kids. This page is for you!

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Wayne County 4-H Calendar

2008 calendar of all events

Newsletters and notices

• Meritorious Service Award
  Each year the Extension 4-H committee presents an award to an individual who has made great contributions of his/her time and talent to the 4-H program. We welcome any nominations you have for the Meritorious Service Award. Please submit to the Extension office the name and a brief statement explaining why this person should be considered for the award. This can be submitted by mail or by e-mail to Sherry Nickles and is due Oct. 5th.
• The Link- your connection to news about Wayne County 4-H (found in grey column on left)
• Advisors' Handbook
  The Advisors' Handbook starts with the basics like 4-H organizational structure and mission and values statements; covers club management from planning your agenda to handling of finances; provides training in how to help your members learn and grow through their projects; and offers support and encouragement for you, your 4-H team and your family. Get it from the State 4-H web site by clicking on the link above.

• STATE FAIR PARTICIPATION: Dog, Cat and Small Animal projects are no longer chosen for Ohio State Fair participation at the county judging.  These projects may be signed up for state fair. Entry deadline is June 20th, with a $2 entry fee per project.  Go to http://southcenters.osu.edu/4h/sm_animal/index.htm or http://southcenters.osu.edu/4h/dog/index.htm for more information, entry forms, etc.

• Forms and applications

Links to other helpful websites 

Ohio 4-H - the state 4-H website has supportive information, guidelines, and interesting reading

HorseQuest - a new website from Extension that offers education, news, events, and even an "Ask the Expert" feature.

Ohio State Fair website   July 30th-August 10th, 2008