Dear 4-H Family,
May was a busy month! Livestock Tagging, Hopkins Farm Tour and the 1st Annual Sussex Links Spring Fair (which included judging contests, clothing showcase and the county archery shoot)! 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 fourteen 4-H high school graduates: Colleen Anderson, Ricky Carlisle Jr., Christina Chelen, Lillian Crowson, Maggie Ford, Daniel Jones, Cole Koski, Jimmy Kucharzyk, Thomas McCabe, Haley Reynolds, Sandra Todd, Lexi Ucman, Claudia VanGessel, Makenzie Ward and Jarrett Williams. 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!
Many of our 4-H alumni have also recently graduated from the University of Delaware! Congratulations to Joe Anderson, Jackie Arpie, Maggie Durig, Mary Catherine Lagano and Kaleb Scott. We can’t wait to see what your future holds!
This newsletter covers June and July, two more busy months in the 4-H World! The Delaware State Fair will be held July 20-29. Volunteers (youth and adults) are needed to help with fair set up and take down and also Host and Hostess duties in the 4-H department at the Centre. Look for more details in this newsletter and turn your helper forms into Tammy by Monday, 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! State Camp, Exchange group camping trip, Environmental 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