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 your hard work and dedication!
Congratulations to our eighteen 4-H graduates: Sampson Ash, Sarah Bell, Laura Board, Isaac Christianson, Evan Davis, Andy Duvall, Daniel Harkness, Sydney James, Angela Lagano, Whitney Records, Kimberlyn Scott, Savannah Stachow, Heather Tolson, Connor Vincent, Jonah Vincent, Taylor Wagner, Mikhaela Whitley and Ike Wharton. I have watched many of you grow up from Cloverbuds to teens and am very proud of the kind, responsible, talented, outgoing young men and women you have become. Use the skills you have gained from your 4-H leaders and friends to help you in this next exciting phase of your life!
The Sussex 4-H Staff is growing! Rene Diaz has joined the team as the 4-H Afterschool Coordinator. He has a long history of working with youth, most recently as a teacher in the Milford School District. Please give him a warm welcome when you meet him at the next 4-H event!
This newsletter covers June and July, two more busy months in the 4-H World! June 1 is the deadline to register online for the Delaware State Fair. 4-H members register their fair exhibits, demonstration, public speaking, talent and market animals. Leaders register club window displays if they received first, second, or third in the county contest, Consumer Bowl, and Avian Bowl teams. Please be sure to sign your club or families up to ride the float. Volunteers (youth and adults) are needed to help with fair set up and take down in the 4-H department at the Centre. Look for more details in this newsletter and turn your helper forms into Tammy by June 12. Let’s make this another Fair to remember!
June and July are sure to bring warmer weather, longer daylight hours, fun family and outdoor activities, and lots of 4-H fun! Environmental Camp, State Camp, State Fair, and Day Camp are popular summer 4-H activities. During this busy time and throughout the year, please remember to check your email and the blog regularly for news and updates. Be sure to sign up for events (county and statewide) by the posted deadlines. Thanks for your help! See you at the next 4-H event!
Yours in 4-H,
Jill Jackson
Extension Educator, 4-H
jackson@udel.edu