County Record Books – Due August 25
It’s that time of year when County Record Books are due. All books are due to the office by 4 pm on Monday, August 25. Please remember that the forms have changed for this year. The forms have been posted on the state 4-H website. Please remember that Leaders will need to review and sign the Record Books before they are turned in to the 4-H Office. Call the 4-H Office with any questions.
Sussex County Archery Shoots for the Fall
All shoots will begin at 2:00 pm and are located behind the REC Annex
Sunday, Sept. 14 – Mandatory Safety Training at 2 pm.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Sunday, Nov. 09
Robotics Club
Starting in September, The Robotics Club will meet the 4th Friday of each month at the REC Annex.
Sussex County Exchange Trip
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 September 15 at 6:00 pm. This program is for youth ages 13 and older and is a two year commitment.
The interstate exchange project is designed to help youth:
• Learn more about the history of Delaware
• Learn more about themselves and their own family, friends, county, and state.
• Learn to help plan and conduct fundraising projects to pay expenses for the trip and for hosting
• Learn to be a good host or hostess.
• Create new and lasting friendships.
• Learn more about 4-H in other states.
• Have fun as a member of a 4-H exchange.
If you are interested, please plan to attend. We need at least 8 youth to participate in this exciting program! We are also looking for Parents/Leaders to help lead this program.
Northeast Regional Leaders Forum
The annual Northeast Regional Leaders Forum is coming up in the fall and will be held in Maryland. They are asking for items to be donated for the silent auction. It would be great to have DE 4-H represented. If you would like to donate an item, please bring it with you to the August or September Leaders meeting. Debbie Lagano will be taking the items to Maryland for us in September. Thanks for your help!
Delaware State Fair Jr. Board Now Accepting Applications
Applications accompanied by two letters of recommendation are being accepted through October 3, 2014 for six open positions on the 12 member DSF Jr. Board. This opportunity is available to youth age 16-21 (as of 10/31/14) and is a two year term. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Jr. Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of the Delaware State Fair. A brief interview to take place mid October is required. An application can be obtained from the Delaware State Fair Web site www.delawarestatefair.com (click on INFO, About Us, Jr. Board) or by calling the DSF office at 302-398-3269.
2014 Sussex County 4-H Horse Judging Results
1. Mikayla Ockels Harbor Lights
2. Donna Mullins Bridgeville Mustangs
3. Lexi Blockson * 4 Hoofbeats
4. Alexia Carroll * Bridgeville Mustangs
5. Haley Reynolds * 4 Hoofbeats
6. Hannah Ziccarelli * 4 Hoofbeats
7. Joy Tucker * 4 Hoofbeats
8. Cheyenne Bowman Bridgeville Mustangs
9. Paige Taylor Bridgeville Mustangs
10. Kaleb Parson Bridgeville Mustangs
**Places 3 thru 7 had the same total score.
Archery Certification for Leaders
Fall 2014 – All three sessions are mandatory, as certification requires 14 classroom hours.
The sessions will be held in Dover. Please bring a bag lunch for the two Saturday classes.The Saturday classes will be hands-on. Please dress accordingly.
Classes may conclude early, and follow up work may be requested to be completed at home.
Thursday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4, 8:00 am-2:00 p.m.
Contact Kristin Cook, kristin@udel.edu, if you have any questions or to register for this certification class.