County Updates: March 2024

March Countywide Meetings Monday, March 4 at the 4-H Office Exchange – 6:00 pm Links – 6:00 pm Jr. Council – 7:00 pm Leaders – 7:00 pm JOANN Fabrics: March 3 – May 4 (Stores in Dover and Newark) Join Joann Fabrics for their seventh-annual JOANN point-of-sale campaign! Customers can donate or round-up at checkout in […]

Foods Judging Contest Winners 2024

Seniors: (The top 10 Seniors are eligible to participate at the State Foods Judging Contest)          Meredith Timmons, Stateline Claire Denham, Hollymount Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays Ella Marquez, Dublin Hill Addison Freebery, Hollymount Cameron Hale, Bridgeville Mustang Talia Moutzalias, Sunset Branch Reid Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs Ruby DiSabatino, Lord Baltimore Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs Other Participants:  […]

Favorite Foods Contest 2024

Sixty young chefs and bakers traveled to the Sussex Tech High School on February 24, carrying a prepared recipe and place setting.  All were excited to showcase their foods knowledge and cooking skills.  Each contestant was interviewed by a judge who had critiqued their recipe and menu in advance. Judges sample, evaluate the prepared dish […]

Photography and Graphic Arts Contest Winners 2024

Sussex 4-H Photography, Graphic Arts and Computer Arts Winners Thank you to all members who participated in these contests!  All 65 participants received a ribbon for their great efforts.  Winners received a $5 prize, sponsored by Sussex 4-H Jr. Council.  Category winners are listed below: Graphic Arts – Olivia Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays Computer Arts […]

DE 4-H Foundation Grant: Due March 1

Delaware 4-H Foundation – Club/Group Financial Aid Form The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program.  Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year.  March 1 and October 1 The applications will be reviewed and awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  2024 DE 4-H Foundation Grant […]

4-H Public Speaking 2024 Recap

Public Speaking Awards 2024 Thirty-eight eager 4-H members competed in the 2024 Sussex County 4-H Public Speaking Contest on Saturday, January 27 at the 4-H Office.  Judges were impressed with the great variety of topics presented and how well each member spoke.  Photos from the event can be found on the Delaware 4-H Flickr site. […]

Sussex County 4-H Updates: November 2023

Re-Enrollment for the 2023-24 4-H Year Re-Enroll in 4-H for the 2022-23 year with 4HOnline.com until December 1.  Please remember that members will not be able to participate in events until they have re-enrolled and updated their health forms. https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in  If you forgot your login information, please contact Kaleb at the Sussex 4-H Office for […]

National 4-H Opportunities for Teens!

National 4-H Opportunities for Teens The application process is NEW in 2023. Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the application instructions. If you need assistance please call the State Office at 302-831-2509 or email de4h@udel.edu. The National 4-H Conference will be held April 19-24, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers 15-19 years old in good […]