Note for Advisors & Volunteers

Dear Advisors & Volunteers,

I am currently exploring adding  an informational training for volunteers this fall. As this is the time where many transitions occur, my hope is that if you will be stepping down, or becoming an advisor that you will attend – but also as a standing volunteer attend to ensure that your club is following best practices. As of mid-2013 we are now mandated child abuse reporters, so I wish to give you information to make you feel more comfortable with that process. In an effort to make this training as stress-free as possible, I am asking for your opinions on dates that might work best. Please respond as soon as possible so I can choose one or two dates by the beginning of next week. Thank you very much!

Click on the following link to indicate you availability for the open dates: http://www.doodle.com/aw34ecyhdvcaxk38 (or call the office and we will put in your information)

The outline that I have so far for this training is as follows (and if you think of something that would be good to add, please please please let me know)

1. Introductions
2. Policy
1. Child Abuse
2. Transportation
3. Baked Goods
4. Financial
3. Club Structure
1. Tips for Better Club Meetings
2. Advisor Changes for 2014
3. History of 4-H
4. Expectations of 4-H Advisors
5. Emergency awareness
4. County Specific
1. Chicken BBQ & Shaved Ice Stand
2. Honor Club & Special Achievers
5. Questions?

2014 4-H Member Teen Leadership Opportunities

http://go.osu.edu/vw4happs

Hey 4-H members! Interesting in taking on a new challenge for 2014? If you are a teen in a 4-H program the 2014 leadership opportunities and applications are now available to be filled out! Applications for Buckeye Ambassadors Teen Council, Camp Counselors, and Jr. Fair Board all have openings! Members of these clubs take on new roles and help to develop their community through service learning.

The Buckeye Ambassadors Teen Council is a dynamic group of teen leaders who are interested in learning more about promotion of 4-H through marketing, teaching, public speaking and communications. The group will be responsible for promoting 4-H in the spring and then planning fun events for 4-H’ers and their families to experience. The council serves as a sounding board for new ideas and suggestions that would help to improve the 4-H program for families involved.  Deadline to apply is November 15^th, 2013.

The Jr. Fair Board is a group of 4-H teens selected to assist in being responsible for Jr. Fair activities. As a result of participation, Jr. Fair Board members will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for adult success, and the Van Wert County Jr. Fair program will be strengthened and expanded.  Deadline to apply is October 25th, 2013.

The 4-H Camp Counselors are a group of 4-H teens selected to assist in being responsible for campers ages 9-14 during 4-H Camp. As a result of participation, counselors will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for adult success, and the Van Wert County 4-H program will be strengthened and expanded.  Deadline to apply is December 13^th, 2013.

There are also opportunities that do not require an application including 4-H Fashion Board, CarTeens, and Exchange group!. Fashion Board plans and facilitates the 4-H sewing fashion show and judging. Members interested should be 13 years of age and have two years of prior sewing experience. Contact Jill McCoy at 419-749-2740

CarTeens members help teach traffic safety school to your peers. Scholarships available to those who participate in sessions. CarTeens should be 16 years of age or older. Interested members should contact the Extension Office at (419) 238-1214 for more details on the next meeting.

 4-H Exchange Group explore new states and make friends with 4-H'ers from around the state! Contact Cindy Harting (419) 203-1413 for more details on how to get involved!

Please stop by the Ohio State University Extension office today, or go to http://go.osu.edu/vw4happs for a complete description, requirements, and application. Please use Google Chrome when browsing Contact Heather Gottke, 4-H Program Coordinator with questions at (419) 238-1214 or gottke.4@osu.edu.