Dear 4-H Families,

Fall has finally arrived and brought many 4-H activities!  October 4-H Events include:  National 4-H Week, Window Display Contest, Officer Workshops, Archery Shoots, Sewing Workshops, Links to Leadership, Pumpkin Contest and Fall Retreat!

“Walk the Green Carpet with 4-H” was the theme for the Achievement Event held on September 29.  Kathy DiSabatino was presented with the Joy Sparks Spirit of 4-H Award.  The Sussex 4-H 2024 National 4-H Club Congress delegate is Declan West.  Kaitlyn Johnson, Murphy McCarroll, and Declan West received the Level 6 Diamond Clover Award for their service projects.  Sussex 4-H presented the 4-H Sprit Award to six very deserving individuals:  Mark Moore, Abby Vanvorst, Joel Denham, Reid Bradley, Ainsley West, and Kim Elliott. 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 mark your calendars with all of the exciting 4-H activities!

Leaders – Please 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 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
Extension Educator, 4-H