Dear 4-H Families,

Happy Summer!  This newsletter covers June and July, two busy months in the 4-H World!  How many of you are excited to have 4-H events back in person again?!  I know the 4-H staff is!!!

The Delaware State Fair will be held July 22-31.  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 Schirmer by Friday, June 4.  Let’s make this another Fair to remember!

May was a busy month with in-person and virtual activities.  The Sussex 4-H Links put on their annual Spring Fair both in-person and virtually.  Congratulations to all members who submitted entries for this event!  DE 4-H members also participated in three virtual Legislative workshops that were hosted by the 4-H State Teen Council Officers.  All activities were a success due to those who helped plan, implement, and take part in this event.  Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Congratulations to our 4-H high school graduates! 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 chapter in your life!

On June 30, our amazing 4-H Administrative Assistant, Tammy Schirmer will retire after being with the University of Delaware for over 40 years.  She has surely made an impact on our program with her organization, helpfulness and of course sense of humor.  Be sure to take a moment and thank Tammy for all that she has done and wish her well on her retirement!

June and July are sure to bring warmer weather, longer daylight hours, fun family and outdoor activities, and lots of 4-H fun!  Environmental Camp, State Camp, Experience Extension Day Camp, State Fair, and Sussex 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.  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