Agent Letter: February 2015

Dear 4-H Family, February is full of important events:  Black History Month, American Heart Month, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day.  It is important to remember and honor those who have had an impact on our Nation and to show our love and appreciation for others. Sussex 4-H February events include:  State Leader’s Forum, […]

Favorite Foods Entries Due: February 2

February 28, 2015    10am to 2pm Announcement of Winners:  1pm (time approximate) The Favorite Foods Contest is open to all 4-H members currently taking a Foods, Food Preservation, or Exploring 4-H project.  Participants select a category to enter: Breads, Meat or Main Dish, Fruits or Vegetables, Dessert (Beginner, Junior, Senior) Appetizers, Hors d’oeuvres, or […]

4-H GROWN CAMPAIGN

What has #4HGROWN in you? Check in today with 4-H & HughesNet & share photos from your 4H experience: www.4-h.org/4HGROWN We suppose you have heard by now that Delaware is competing for a $10,000 STEM or Science Scholarship, sponsored by HughesNet and National 4-H. It is a social media campaign with two main goals – […]

DANCE GREEN – March 21, 2015

Do you like community service and hanging out with your friends? DANCE GREEN is a chance to do that in a new and different way! Sussex County 4-H Junior Council is putting on a 12-Hour Dance Marathon on March 21. A portion of the money raised will be sent to Alfred I. DuPont Children’s Hospital […]

Wood Science Judging Training

Are you interested in judging Wood Science?  Do you have questions or want more information about what the judging contest will be about?  County Wood Science Leader, Clyde Mellin, would like to offer training sessions to all interested Sussex 4-H members. Please sign up for one of the dates below by contacting Tammy Schirmer – […]

Junior Leader Weekend: March 13-15, 2015

The Junior Council planning committee is planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members thirteen and older at the 2015 Junior Leader Weekend!  Space is limited so register early.  Cost: $45.00.  Come, help plan Younger Member Weekend, gain new leadership skills, be on the community service team, and have fun and work with Sussex County 4-H […]

Spring Archery Shoots

The first spring shoot will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. at the REC * Please register for this event by Thursday, March 5 * March 8 is mandatory safety training for this Spring series & this year for any archer planning on shooting this year * You must be on […]

2015 Clothing & Textiles Showcase Intent Form: Due March 23

The Statewide Clothing & Textile Showcase will take place on Saturday, April 11 at Lake Forest High School in Felton.  Each county will continue to have a separate honor court and a state honor court will also be awarded at this event. Please see the Clothing Showcase Intent Form 2015 and return to the Sussex 4-H office by […]

County Updates – February 2015

Sussex 4-H Order of Links Meeting Dates Monday, February 9 at 6:00 pm – Discussing revision of By-laws Monday, April 14 at 6:00 pm  4-H Program Assistant Wanted Sussex County 4-H has a job opening for a part-time Program Assistant. Please see 4-H Program Assistant – Job Description and forward on to anyone who may qualify […]