New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Happy New Year 4-H Friends and Families! We ended 2018 with some great community service activities. 4-Hers were ringing the bell for Salvation Army, participating in Wreathes across America, making nursing home favors and filling our office tree with cold Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, Tis the season of giving and many 4-Hers are taking part in community service activities. The tree is up in the county office for donations of hats, mittens, gloves and scarves. These are donated to Continue reading Agent Letter
Hello 4-H Families and Friends, October brought opportunities to recognize our wonderful 4-H volunteers. The October 6 Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame Banquet honored 20 laureates including from New Castle County: Mrs. Clara Feucht, Dr. George Haenlein as well as Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, The 2018-19 4-H year is off to a great start. Many opportunities for fun and learning are planned. Congratulations to our newly elected Jr. Council officers: President: Hunter Willoughby VP: Cole Simpson Sec. Matthew Trunfio Continue reading Agent letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, This summer was filled with many 4-H activities and events: State 4-H Camp, Exchange Group trip, Environmental Camp, State Fair and Day Camps all provided fun, education and learning opportunities. ~We are now officially entering Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, Summer is fast approaching and New Castle County 4-H is gearing up for the NCC Livestock Show, State 4-H and Day camps, a visit from the Montana Exchange trip and the Delaware State Fair (entries Continue reading Agent Letter
Hello 4-H Families and Friends, What a fabulous Ag Day 2018 and National 4-H Day of Service! The 4-H Tent was bustling with wonderful educational activities. Many enthusiastic 4-Hers assisted patrons and explained about their club work. Projects featured were Continue reading Agent Letter
Happy Spring (we hope!) to you all! Congratulations to the first place Senior Horse Bowl Team from the Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club! Ann Blackmore served as coach to Daisy Timney, Sarah Brown and Jessica Knowles. The Exchange Group held Continue reading Agent Letter
Congratulations are in order… To our Salute to Excellence Winners! Volunteer of the Year, Monique Merritt, Clover Quest Club and Lifetime Volunteer, Wally Gott, Bear Club and Livestock Show Committee. They were recently honored at the Statewide 4-H Leader’s Forum. Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, New Castle 4-Hers did not waste any time getting involved as we kicked off the year with the Public Speaking contest. Speech topics covered everything from Legos and Chocolate to Decision Making. Congratulations to Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H families and friends, As we finish out 2017, and enter into 2018 as a new year, the Delaware 4-H Program would like to offer the following Top Ten Resolutions for 2018 to help every 4-H youth to Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and friends, Tis the season of giving and many 4-Hers are taking part in community service activities. The tree is up in the county office for donations of hats, mittens, gloves and scarves. These are donated to Continue reading Agent Letter
Happy November, 4-H Family! November is full of change- leaves, cooler weather and daylight savings time. Be sure to turn your clocks back on Sunday, November 5 and enjoy the extra hour of sleep. This month we also have Veterans Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, October 1-7 marks National 4-H Week! It is a great chance to promote 4-H to family and friends. Many clubs are participating through promotional window displays and banners. Look for these displays around our Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, This summer was filled with many 4-H activities and events. State 4-H Camp, the Exchange Group trip to Montana, Environmental Camp, State Fair and Day Camps all provided fun, education and learning opportunities. Now it Continue reading Agent Letter
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, Summer is fast approaching and New Castle County 4-H is gearing up for camps, the Montana Exchange trip and the Delaware State Fair. Please join us in welcoming our Summer Interns – Alex Swan and Continue reading Agent Letter
Hello 4-H Families and Friends, What a fabulous Ag Day 2017 and National 4-H Day of Service! The 4-H Tent was buzzing with wonderful educational activities. Many enthusiastic 4-Hers assisted patrons and explained about their club work. Projects featured were Continue reading Agents Letter
Happy Spring! March found 19 New Castle County 4-H teens attending Jr. Leader Weekend at Cape Henlopen State Park. Leadership lessons, team building games, yoga, and blanket making for foster children were some of the fun and engaging activities. The Continue reading Agent’s Letter
Greetings 4-H Families and Friends, Congratulations are in order! Congratulations to Blaky Wasgatt of Clover Quest and Janice Melson of the Meado Larks who were recently recognized with the Salute to Excellence Awards at the State Leader’s Forum. Blaky Continue reading Agent’s Letter
Dear 4-H Families, Leaders and Friends, 2017 is off to a great start! Our New Castle County 4-Hers showed their creative skills with wonderful place settings and delicious recipes at the Favorite Foods Contest. See 4-H Flickr account for all Continue reading Agent’s Letter
Happy New Year 4-H Friends and Families! We ended 2016 with great community service activities which included a joint effort between Jr. Council and C3 (Camp Counselor Club) assembling treat bags for the Newark Police. We’d also like to extend Continue reading Agents Letter
