County Updates: December 2020/January 2021

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** All 4-H Members must enroll with 4-H Online by March 1, 2021 to be eligible to participate in any summer statewide events

https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

    • If you forgot your login information, please contact Tammy at the Sussex 4-H Office for this information (tammys@udel.edu) You do not need to make a new family profile.  Thanks!
    • If you have forgotten your password, you can have a new one sent to you from 4-H Online

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
University of DE Staff (including 4-H Staff) will be on Holiday Break Monday, December 21 – Friday, January 1.  We will return to work on Monday, January 4, 2021.

December Meetings via Zoom
Monday, December 7

Jr. Council – 7:00 pm
Leaders – 7:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE (January/February Events)

  • Saturday, February 13, 2021
    Virtual State Teen Conference (for youth ages 13-19) – Registration will be available in January 2021.
    • The State Teen Council is busy preparing workshops for this event!  Workshops will include STEM, Leadership, Teambuilding, Healthy Living, Community Service and more!
  • Saturday, February 27, 2021- Location TBA pending approval of this event
    Favorite Foods Contest – Registration available in January 2021

AmazonSmile and donations to Delaware 4-H Foundation
As we near the busy holiday shopping time, we wanted to remind our 4-H families that if they use Amazon, they can bookmark the below link so that all of their eligible shopping will benefit The Delaware 4-H Foundation:  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0236118    

Scholarship Opportunities
Most forms and applications can be found on the Delaware 4-H website
The Delaware Scholarship Compendium can also be found on our website

  • America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by Bayer Fund is offering more than $500,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and college students pursuing an ag-related field of study. Students (including non-FFA members) can apply now for a $1,500 scholarship, and they need your endorsement to qualify. The application process is combined of three easy steps:
  • Students apply for the scholarship by January 14, 2021
  • Two farmers endorse the application by January 21, 2021
  •  See the official rules here.

National 4-H Events – Sponsored by the DE 4-H Foundation and will be Virtual for 2021
Delaware 4-H Youth interested in applying for any of these National opportunities should visit the Delaware 4-H Website and follow the application procedures: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/personal-economic-development/4H-youth-development/leadership-opportunities

National Youth Summit on Healthy Living (Virtual): February 11-14, 2021
At the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living, high school students develop the knowledge and skills to address issues surrounding nutrition, physical fitness, wellness, and emotional well-being. Working alongside professionals in family consumer science and healthy living, students will create action plans they can implement in their communities to teach other youth about what they have learned. The National Youth Summit on Healthy Living takes place virtually February 11-14, 2021 and is open to any high school student in grades 9-12 as of September 2020. Applications due: December 15, 2020

National Youth Summit on Agri-Science (Virtual): March 5-7, 2021
At the National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science, high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security, and sustainability. Students will work with each other and experts in the agricultural community in this collaborative, hands-on educational setting. The National Youth Summit on Agri-Science will take place virtually March 5-7, 2021 and is open to any high school student in grades 9-12 as of September 2020. Applications due: January 8, 2021

National 4-H Conference (Virtual): April 10-15, 2021
National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Citizenship, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world. National 4‑H Conference delegates engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while they discuss topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting. The delegates choose an important societal topic and in round table groups prepare a briefing. Delaware 4-H’ers in good standing, currently in their sophomore or junior year of high school, are encouraged to apply. Applications due: December 15, 2020

National 4-H Congress: November 26-30, 2021
National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. For 96 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National 4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership, team development, and of course having fun! Delaware 4-H youth age 14 and older on January 1, 2021, are eligible to apply for selection to participate in National 4-H Congress. This award trip recognizes youth for outstanding program/project accomplishments, leadership and citizenship/community service. Applications due: May 1, 2021