Note from the Agent – November 2013

Hello 4-H Family, November brings beautiful fall colors and cooler weather. Daylight savings time ends on November 3, so be sure to turn your clocks back! This month also brings Veterans Day, The Great American Smoke Out, and Thanksgiving. Sussex 4-H was very busy in October with the following events: • Fall into 4-H – […]

International Dinner and Talent Show Pre-Entry

REGISTER ONLINE HERE by by MONDAY, November 4, 2013 Fax: 302-856-1845 * Email: tammys@udel.edu * Additional forms available online * Use age as of 1-1-2014 **Please remember to bring place settings and utensils for your family.  4-H will provide cups, napkins, and beverages. INTERNATIONAL DINNER – Saturday, November 16, 2013 Location: North Georgetown Elementary School […]

4-H Interstate Exchange Program

The 4-H Interstate Exchange Program has a long history of providing youth and adults with opportunities to travel and host youth from different states. Sussex 4-H would like to revive this tradition!  We will be having an Exchange Trip Interest Meeting on Tuesday, November 5 at 5:30 pm.  This program is for youth ages 13 […]

2013 National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in.  For over 90 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H.  National 4-H Congress provides a life changing experience for youth to meet other members across the United States, […]

Holiday Card Party for Heroes

Attention ALL Sussex County 4-H Members: You are invited to a Holiday Card Party for Heroes! Who: Sussex County 4-H’ers What: Writing Holiday cards for those who have served our country. When: November 22, 2013 6:30 pm Where: Carvel Center Why: To show our heroes we are thinking about them. Host:  Colleen Anderson *Kindly accepting donations of […]

National 4-H Conference – April 5-10, 2014

2014 National 4-H Conference Application Applications Due to the State 4-H Office – December 8, 2013 The National 4-H Conference is the premier civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members (15-19 yrs.) who are actively engaged in 4-H programs across the U.S. and its territories. The 2014 National 4-H Conference will take place April 5-10, 2014 at the National […]

2014 4-H Youth-Adult Partnership Conference

2014 4-H Youth-Adult Partnership Conference on Healthy Living – Atlantic Sands Hotel – Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Friday, January 17,starting with registration from 6-8 p.m. thru Sunday, January 19, ending at noon.   A weekend conference for teams of 2-4 teens and an adult volunteer from all over the Northeast. Get the latest information on healthy […]

Sussex County News and Updates

Sussex Officer Training Monday, November 4, 2013 – 6:00 at 4-H Office If you are an officer of your club, please plan to attend this informational training. Health Rocks – Free Training Workshop – Saturday, November 23 4-H is teaching educators, young adults, 4-H youth, and leaders to deliver the Health Rocks Program to ages […]

2013 Pumpkin Contest

Ninety 4‐H members brought their pumpkin/gourd work of art to the Pumpkin Contest held at Redden Lodge on October 26. Participants enjoyed a hayride, inflatable games, haunted trail, food, hot chocolate, and spending the evening with 4‐H friends. Over 175 attendees enjoyed the fall 4‐H celebration!   Creative/Artistic Division Cloverbuds: Tanaya Santiago, Bradley Tomeski, Jacob […]

Younger Member Fall Retreat

        Twenty‐six campers set up camp at the Redden Lodge on October 26 immediately following the Pumpkin Contest.  The Great Pumpkin, Jackie Arpie, greeted campers and icebreakers made the campers excited about the event! Bats, Pumpkins, Cats and Ghosts groups learned teamwork and had fun playing new games. After reviewing camp rules, […]