Ohio 4-H Statewide Opportunities and Events - Discounts to state attractions; Information on statewide camps and workshops.
Public Speaking Opportunities
** Public Speaking Contests will be held on June 10th at the Lorain County JVS, Rt. 58, Oberlin.
"Demonstrations and Public Speaking Techniques" - This video provides steps to take to properly prepare and give a demonstration. The techniques shared will help guide you successfully through any public speaking event or demonstration.
Brief Descriptions, Contest Dates & Entry Deadlines for All Public Speaking Contests - Contests to be held June 10th
4-H Pledge and Creed Contest - Registration Due May 31st
4-H Demonstration Contest - Registration Due May 31st
4-H Health and Safety Skits and Team Talks Contest / 4-H Health & Safely Speech Contest - Registration Due May 31st
4-H Dog Public Speaking Contest - Registration Due May 31st
Officers' Chamber
In the Officers' Chamber you will find the four cornerstones to running an effective 4-H club. Look in this chamber to find more information for Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. These resources are quick guides that offer information on the importance of campaigning for club offices, officer position descriptions, and tips for holding elections. Please feel free to share with all club advisors and families.
The following resources are available Click here for Officer Manuals and Resources:
Why Are 4-H Club Elections Important?
Campaigning for a 4-H Club Officer Position
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club President?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Vice President?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Secretary?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Treasurer?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Reporter?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Healthy Living -Health Officer?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Healthy Living- Safety Officer?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Recreation Leader?
What Does it Take to Be 4-H Club Community Service Officer?
Officer Book Contests
Club Secretary Book Contest Guidelines - Updated 11/2017
Club Treasurer Book Contest Guidelines - Updated 11/2017
Scholarships
OSU College of Education and Human Ecology Scholarships Due February 15, 2021 Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website CLICK HERE
OSU College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences Due February 15, 2021 Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website CLICK HERE
Ohio 4-H Scholarships Due February 15, 2021 Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website CLICK HERE
Lorain County Scholarships Due April 1, 2021 Scholarship Application PDF Typeable
Youth Leadership Opportunities AND CONTESTS
4-H Activities & Opportunities Interest Form
4-H Leadership Award Nomination Form - Due August 7, 2020
4-H Time to Say Thank You Contest Entry Form - Due May 15, 2020
Junior Fair T-Shirt Design Contest Entry Form - Due April 13, 2020
Ohio 4-H Conference - Virtual Event
Virtual sessions will start at 9:00 am on February 20 and 7:00 pm on February 23 & 25.
For complete information and to registration click here: https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-conference
4-H Camp Counselors
Counselors are expected to attend training sessions and assist with the county 4-H camp session for 3rd-7th graders or Cloverbud Day Camp for K-2nd graders. Their job at camp is to lead activities and to see that the campers are well supervised and having a good time. Junior and Cloverbud Camp Counselor applications are due November 1st and interviews take place December 9th, 12th and 15th.
Camp Counselor Application - Junior Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp
4-H CARTEENS
CARTEENS (Cautious and Responsible Teens) is a volunteer program for teens between the ages of 14 and 18. Their goal is to inform teens about the dangers and risks involved with driving; they plan, facilitate, teach and serve as peer counselors for the 4-H CARTEEN sessions. CARTEEN volunteers in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Metro Health Life Flight teach traffic safety education to first-time teen traffic offenders in an interactive program. It is a great way to gain leadership, public speaking, and organizational skills. No application is required; contact Sherry Lacko-Chutes at lacko.5@osu.edu or the OSU Extension office for more information.
Junior Fair Board
The Junior Fair Board is responsible for establishing exhibit classes and rules for the Jr. Fair. They organize, prepare for and conduct the activities of the Jr. Fair. They are active January through November. Youth must be 15 years of age on January 1 and not turn 19 before January 1 and be a member of Lorain County 4-H, FFA, FFCLA, Farm Bureau Youth or Campfire USA. Application is required.
Junior Fair Board Application - Application deadline 3:00 p.m.November 30th to Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington
Junior Fair Board Department Assistant Application - Application deadline 3:00 p.m. January 15th to Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington
Junior Fair Board Adult Consultant Application - Application deadline 3:00 p.m. February 1st to Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington