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The Ohio State University Extension Champaign County

                                     4-H UPDATE
                                   GO.OSU.EDU/CHAMP4H
                                      December 2, 2020

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                 BEEF and DAIRY STEER WEIGH-INS DECEMBER 19TH

Click here for details or visit the Champaign County 4-H App.

Weigh-In Letter
https://champaign.osu.edu/sites/champaign/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/4HBeef/dece
mber%20weigh%20in_0.pdf

Cattlemen’s Certificate:
https://champaign.osu.edu/sites/champaign/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/4HBeef/Cattl
emen%20Certificate_2.pdf
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Food and Fashion Board Applications Due December 6th

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                           2021 4-H Enrollment Process Update

  Our new enrollment system will be changing over on November 1st. We have decided
that with changes in the new system, that we will send out re-enrollment forms this year
for returning members and advisors. New members will complete the enrollment form
as normal. You will receive a packet with re-enrollment forms, calendar and a 4-H
Handbook in the mail mid-December. Once the packet is received, you will need to
check and make sure all the information is correct, make any adjustments, sign and
return. Should be a simple process on your part. As we receive the information back,
advisors will still be able to go in and view the information. More information will be
available. The final date to enroll, pay enrollment fees, and register for a project is
March 1, 2021.
  New with the system this year, all animal information will be entered. A picture of your
animal project will be required to submit no later than May 15th. Any questions on
enrollment for 2021, contact Deb Knowles or Melinda Ryan.

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                         Deepest Sympathy to the Runyan Family

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family of Bud Runyan. Bud was very
active in the Pork Council and great supporter of 4-H and FFA. Bud was the inspiration
behind the pork food booth at the fair. He ran it for many years. His hard work and
dedication to our community is so appreciated. He will be missed.
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           NEW ADVISOR/VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE

If you or someone you know wants to make a difference in a child’s life, then
considering becoming a 4-H volunteer/club advisor. How do you know if you would
make a good advisor? Do you like to help kids? Do you have expertise knowledge in a
subject matter that you would like to share to help kids with their projects? Do you want
to learn as your kids learn? New advisors and volunteers are always welcome.
Deadline to apply to be an advisor is February 15th. Applications are available at the
office or contact horn.217@osu.edu and she will email you an application.

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               Family times are the Best Times … Stay in and Stay safe

December 4-H Kindness Challenge

The Holiday season is traditionally a time for family, friends, cheer, and a little magic! We all know that
the past year has been one of many firsts, lasts, and new, but one thing that has not changed is what a
little kindness can do in your community. Here at the Extension office, our lights are on and shining
bright and we want ALL of you to join us this month for “My lights shine bright with kindness challenge.”
Light bulbs will be posted to our website and emailed upon request, for every light that you make shine
with an act of kindness this month, you will be entered into a drawing for a $20.00 gift card to a local
business of your choice. You can light a bulb by printing it off and writing your act of kindness on it and
getting it back into the office. You can email, drop it in either drop slot/box (if you put it in the outside
box, make sure to put it in a plastic baggie), or put it in an envelope and mail it to me: Kiley Horn, OSU
Extension Champaign County, 1512 S Us Hwy 68, Suite B100, Urbana, OH 43078. I will accept all entries
received and /or postmarked by December 31st. Make sure your bulbs have your name on them too. I
will be hanging the entries on our front windows as they come in for all of Champaign County to see the
kindness and holiday magic our 4-Hers are so great at sharing! This is open to all current 4-H members.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, January 6, 2020. GO BE KIND!!

Link to Kindness Bulb

https://champaign.osu.edu/sites/champaign/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/4HMemberF
orms/kindness%20bulb.pdf

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MOVING FORWARD GUIDELINES FOR CLUB MEETINGS

    As we move into fall 4-H club meetings and activities, the Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for
    In-Person Meetings & Events has been updated to reflect current guidance from Ohio
    State University and health officials. Please remember:

•   Hosting virtual meetings and events is preferred- Champaign County Adult
    Specie Committee Meetings will remain virtual till at least January 1.
•   If activities are critical/essential and are in-person, they must be education-focused
•   Group cannot be larger than 50 people, including adults, youth, presenters, etc.
•   Face masks are required inside and outside at all times
•   Potlucks and buffets are not permitted

    Find details and updated guidelines at
    Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings & Events
    effective September 1, 2020

    4-H Club Fund Raising and Community Service Guidance
    Please review the document below for guidance when planning 4-H club fund raisers
    or service project. The Ohio 4-H Planning Guide listed above is still in effect.

    4-H Club Fund Raising and Community Service Guidance - effective October 8, 2020

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    Your 4-H County Extension team,

     Melinda Ryan             Kiley Horn              Jenni Nott              Deb Knowles
    Extension Educator      Program Assistant      Program Assistant         Office Associate
    Ryan.1608@osu.edu      Horn.217@osu.edu        Nott.13@osu.edu           knowles.104@osu.edu

Champaign County OSU Extension          go.osu.edu/champ4h
1512 S. US Hwy 68, Suite B100    facebook: champaigncountyohio4h
Urbana, Ohio 43078                       937-484-1526

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