Happy Spring! Although the weather has had different plans, flowers and trees have started to bloom and it has been good to see some sunshine. A few special and unique celebrations during this month include: April Fool’s Day, Easter, Children’s Book Day, World Health Day, National Jelly Bean Day, National Volunteer Week, and Administrative Professional’s Day.
Many Sussex 4-H members took part in March Madness, 4-H style. We are so proud of our 34 Horse Bowl participants from Bridgeville Mustangs, East Coast Horse Club, Country Clovers, Sunset Branch and Cozy Critters who did an excellent job at the event! Many members participated in the Woodworking and Photography Judging Contests. The results are posted in this newsletter. The county Demonstration Contest went well and members talked about a variety of projects and topics. Twenty teens participated in our annual Jr. Leader Weekend. The teens learned team building and leadership skills and enjoyed a fun weekend at Cape Henlopen State Park. Many members also participated in the statewide Indoor Archery Championship.
The 4-H Legacy Awards, sponsored by National 4-H took place on March 12 in Washington, DC. Four Delaware teens were invited to the event: Kyle Morris, Hunter Willoughby, Shannon O’Hara and Lake Vasey. These members were able to interview attendees on the green carpet, snap photos and post on social media sites. The group had a great time and represented Delaware well!
Thank you to the clubs who submitted a club report this month, please keep them coming! Be sure to submit your club news to Tammy or myself by the 25th of each month. Include a fun activity, projects completed, and photos of your club in actions. We love to see and share what each club is doing!
In April, seven Delaware 4-H members will represent our state at National 4-H Conference in Washington. The delegates are: Jacob Maske, Matison Smith, McKenna Breeding, Maycee Collison, McKenna Corbiel, Riley Taylor and Lake Vasey. April will be busy with Sussex 4-H events including: Archery Shoot at the REC and Younger Member Weekend.
Looking forward to seeing you at the next 4-H event!
Yours in 4-H,
Jill Jackson
Extension Educator, 4-H
jackson@udel.edu