4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
REGISTER ONLINE HERE by by MONDAY, November 4, 2013 Fax: 302-856-1845 * Email: tammys@udel.edu * Additional forms available online * Use age as of 1-1-2014 INTERNATIONAL DINNER – Saturday, November 16, 2013 The International Foods is a non-competitive event for 4-H’ers enrolled in the Foods & Nutrition or Exploring 4-H projects. The 4-H’er chooses a […]
Sussex County Achievement Night “Stars of 4-H” was held at the Carvel Center on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. The evening began with a covered dish dinner, and the awards ceremony followed, including the announcement of the 2013 Joy Sparks Spirit of 4-H Award for Sussex County, and Sussex County’s Friend of 4-H Award. The following […]
Don’t see your club news? It might be in the previous month’s listing. Type in your club name in the search bar, where all mentions of your club will appear! Seaford Blue Jays – Brittany Carpenter, Reporter The Seaford Blue Jays had an exciting summer. Our members were busy at the fair; Hannah was a […]
The 2013 Joy Sparks Award recipient, Mary Argo, is a former 4-H leader, link member and outstanding supporter of Delaware 4-H. She has worked for the University of DE for 23 years, the last 18 as Sussex County 4-H Agent. One of Mary’s signature events was coordinating the annual 4-H Spring Farm Tours, inviting area […]
SUSSEX FALL INTO 4-H NIGHT On Friday, October 4, over 40 4-H youth and 12 adult volunteer leaders traveled to the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club in Seaford to promote Sussex County 4-H. From the moment guests arrived at the door and saw our beautiful fall decorations, to the slow bike race, line dancing, […]
ARCHERY SHOOTS Sunday, October 13, 2:00 at REC Sunday, November 3, 2:00 at REC **Please remember to sign up to participate in these events. Walk-ins will not be allowed to participate. Contact Tammy Schirmer at 856-2585 Ext. 544 or tammys@udel.edu
The Friend of 4-H Award is given to organizations, businesses and individuals who have supported Sussex County 4-H through the years. 4-H is a nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity and support of these groups. This year’s winner was Dr. William Campbell. Bill was chosen for this award because of his Leadership of reviving […]
Students in middle and high school grades who have demonstrated exemplary community service can be recognized for their outstanding community service. The awards program is sponsored by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Applications are solicited each fall through more than 40,000 public and private middle-level and high schools, […]
The Delaware 4-H Foundation is not a United Way agency, but is eligible to receive write-in contributions as a non-profit organization. If you and other 4-H friends and supporters would like to designate your United Way contribution to 4-H, please complete the write-in account section of the form with the number 9020 and Delaware 4-H […]
As provided by Susan Garey, Extension Agent, Animal Science: Delaware 4-H Members Attend National 4-H Dairy Conference 4-H‘ers Miranda Hunter of the Flock of Friends 4-H Club in New Castle County and Michaela Hunter of the Peach Blossom 4-H Club in Kent County are currently attending the National 4-H Dairy Conference on the University of […]