4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Karen Johnston and Justine Berdini will be holding a 4-H Up for the Challenge Training on Wednesday, June 18 from 1-4 pm at the old REC (across from the Carvel Center). Up for the Challenge is a food and fitness curriculum. This training is for youth ages 13 and older who are looking for and […]
Dear 4-H Family, WOW! May was a busy month! Livestock Tagging, Horticulture & Wildlife Judging Contests, County Demonstration Contest, Hopkins Farm Tour, Legislative Day, and the 61st annual Sussex County Horse Show. All events and activities were a success due to all who helped plan, implement, and take part in these events. Thank you for […]
When: Sunday, June 22, 2014 Time: Noon ENTRY DEADLINE June 16! (the last archery shoot before the State Fair competition) County Registration Form Qualifications: Youth ages 8 to 19 in 4-H Archery Clubs or other 4-H Shooting Sports activities. Participants must have been through 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Training at camp, club or outreach activity. […]
Mullins Stables Welcomes Sussex County 4-H’ers County Horse Judging & Farm Visit When: Saturday, June 14, 2014 Time: 1:00-3:30 pm Address: 6352 Baker Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 All 4-H members welcome! You do not have to judge in order to attend Come see: Quarter Horses, Miniature Horses, Appaloosa & Paint Horses 1:00-1:30: Review of a halter […]
STATE FAIR 4-H FLOAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! All 4-H clubs, members, leaders, links, and junior leaders are urged to volunteer to ride the Sussex 4-H Float during the Delaware State Fair. The State Fair Parade begins each night at 7:00 pm. Your club can be represented or may ride individually. Check which night you […]
The fair is not possible without a cadre of talented 4-Hers and adult volunteers that make it all happen.Consider volunteering to help set-up the building,check-in exhibits, and assist judges.Good help is always needed, especially adult volunteers! We ask that all helpers be age 8 or older. Please see the 2014 DE State Fair Helpers Forms […]
The Delaware State Fair 4-H Tractor Driving Contest will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11am. The Lawn Tractor Driving Contest will be held at a site to be determined on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 9am. All participants must enter this event by June 1st using the DE State Fair online system. […]
Do you enjoy leadership positions? Do you want to help the Jr. Council’s voice be heard?Sussex Junior Council Officer Applications are being now accepted for the 2014-2015 4-H year. Junior Council helps plan and implement many 4-H events and activities throughout the year. If you are interested in being an officer of this important group, […]
Fitness course earns Ashley Conroe the 4-H Diamond Clover Award Ashley Conroe, center, Delaware 4-H’s second Diamond Clover Award winner. With Ashley L-R: Michelle Rodgers, Sen. Gary Simpson, Sen. Ernie Lopez and Rep. Ronald Gray. Photo by Michele Walfred. On Wednesday, May 14, during a gathering at the 2014 Delaware 4-H Legislative Day, Sussex […]
County Record Books The newly revised 4-H Record Book guidelines and fillable pdf forms for are now available on the State 4-H Page. These new guidelines are being implemented statewide. Please contact the 4-H Office with any questions you have. Record Books are due in August. http://extension.udel.edu/4h/projects-activities-for-members/recordproject-books/ Country Clovers 4-H Club needs your vote!! Exciting […]