Dear Sussex 4-H Families,

Fall has finally arrived and brought many 4-H activities!  October 4-H Events include:  Pumpkin Contest, Younger Member Fall Retreat, National 4-H Week, Window Display Contest, National 4-H Youth Science Day and Archery Shoots.

“Saddle Up with 4-H” was the theme for the Achievement Event held on September 28.  Over one hundred eighty guests enjoyed the awards presentations and desserts.  The event was a hit! Jacalyn Bradley, Seaford Blue Jays Leader was presented with the Joy Sparks Spirit of 4-H Award.  The Sussex 4-H 2019 National 4-H Club Congress delegates are:  Jenna Anger, Destiny Carmona and Madison Johnson.  Sussex 4-H also presented the 4-H Sprit Award to six very deserving individuals:  Jacob Maske, Trey Lodge, Brynn Hovatter, Amanda Jewell, Kyle Morris and Eddie Sparpaglione.  Congratulations to all the award recipients! More details about the program can be found further in the newsletter.

Please be sure to read all the posts in the newsletter and be sure to mark your calendars with all of the exciting 4-H activities!

Leaders – Please be sure to forward all emails from the 4-H Office to your club members.  With the 4-H year just starting, we do not have all contact information and do not want any members missing out on opportunities!

Fall is a time of to reflect on the past and look forward to the future!  I encourage all members, leaders, and volunteers to try new things both inside and outside of 4-H.  Participate in new events, make new friends, volunteer, market 4-H, and invite a friend to become a 4-H member.  You never know how much you will like something until you try it!

Looking forward to seeing you at the next 4-H event!

Yours in 4-H,
Jill Jackson
jackson@udel.edu