Order of Links Meeting – March 14 at 6:30 pm   
We will be discussing Bylaws and upcoming events.

 

 

Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination Conversation – Monday, March 14 at 7:30 pm.The 2016 Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on October 1, 2016.  It is time to start brainstorming potential nominees for the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame.  As part of this process, Mr. Doug Crouse, State 4-H Program Leader, would like to have a conversation in each county to hopefully create a list of potential names of individuals to be nominated.  Mr. Crouse stated that we did this for the first induction and invited individuals to come into the county office to create a potential list through conversation and sharing of past history and memories. Finding the right people who have a history with Delaware 4-H and who would be interested in coming in would be very important, and helpful in identifying these individuals.  There will be a Links Bylaws meeting that night as well beginning at 6:30 pm.  It is our hope that we will have a great turnout for both meetings. Please be sure to share this information with others who may know a history of 4-H here in Sussex County.  Please respond to Tammy Schirmer by March 11 to let her know if you plan to attend the Hall of Fame meeting on March 14.

State 4-H T-Shirts – Available through March 8 on 4hmall.org
State 4-H shirts are available on 4hmall.org for a limited time!  They are available in men’s and women’s sizes.  These unique shirts are a great way to promote your love of 4-H!

 

 

National 4-H Congress Applications – Due May 1, 2016

IMPORTANT DATES – DEADLINES
Delaware 4-H youth age 14 and older on January 1, 2016, are eligible to apply for selection to participate in National 4-H Congress.  This award trip recognizes youth for outstanding program/ project accomplishments, leadership and citizenship/community service.

The selection process for State 4-H Awards for 2016 will include:

• Submission of Awards Application to your County 4-H Office by May 1, 2016.
• Participation in an Awards Interview – date to be determined.

Award winners are requested to assist the Delaware 4-H Foundation with at least five hours of fundraising support or pay a $50.00 registration fee.  In order to receive the trip, selected individual must attend the County Achievement Program to receive award and participate in an orientation session with at least one parent or guardian.

Winners will receive a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, November 25-29, 2016.

Failure to participate in and complete necessary information by the above deadlines will result in the delegate’s trip to the National 4-H Congress being forfeited.

2016 National 4-H Congress Dates and Procedures

2016 National 4-H Congress Application

Hopkins Farm Tour 2016
This annual event will take place May 10-12 in Lewes, DE.  We are always looking for youth and adult volunteers to help with this event.  If you have any livestock or pets that you would like to bring for one or all days, that would be great as well!  Please contact Jill Jackson to sign up to help!