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Welcome to Sussex County 4-H

Located in the northwest corner of New Jersey, Sussex County is host to more than
60 4-H clubs, 700 members and over 160 volunteers. This site has been established to share information among current members, parents and adult volunteers as well as provide information to those interested in joining 4-H or serving as a volunteer.

Upcoming Events...

4-H Open House

Friday, September 10, 7:00 pm
Don’t forget to promote your club at the upcoming 4-H Open House on Friday September 10 at the Shotwell 4-H Building! This is a great way to showcase what your club does and recruit new members and volunteers On average we have 100 family members attending. We’d like to have a nice showing of leaders present.

Please call Angee, 973-948-3040 if you would like to host a table

Discovery Tour: Be a 4-H Camper for a Day

Saturday, September 11, 9:00 am-5:00 pm or longer…..
Join us at the Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp in Branchville for a fun-filled day of outdoor activities for the entire family (children 8 years and older) including boating, archery, GPS treasure hunting, and hiking. Lunch will be provided, and the daytime activities will conclude at 5:00  pm But, if you are having too much fun and don’t want it to end, you can elect to stay for the BBQ dinner and campfire. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children, which includes all activities and lunch. The optional evening cookout and campfire experience is an additional $6.50 per person. Attendance is limited to 30 adults and children, so register early to confirm your space.
For more information and to register, visit our website at
discovery.rutgers.edu/4hcamper2010.html

Lusscroft Farm 6th Annual Wine & Cheese

Saturday, September 11, 1:30-4:30  pm
Tickets: $50
The 6th Annual Lusscroft Farm Wine and Cheese evening benefits the Heritage & Agriculture Association in their support of Lusscroft Farm (Wantage), The event will feature fine music, wines, and delightful cheeses.
For more information or to RSVP please contact Sue Gerber at sgerber@nac.net

Visit the Lusscroft Farm website, http://www.lusscroftfarm.com/

Ag Division Pig Roast Fundraiser

Saturday, September 25 from 5:30-7 pm,
$30.00 per adult and $15.00 per child
proceeds to support the Ag Division Scholarship Fund
The Agricultural Division of the NJ State FairŪ/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show will be hosting a pig roast to raise funds in support of the Ag Division Scholarship Fund. The pig roast will be held in the Conservatory with live music from the Catbirds from 7 until 10 pm. The menu will include roast pork, baked beans, corn on the cob, tomatoes, rolls and butter, macaroni and potato salads, and watermelon.
They are also seeking volunteers to assist with the event.

For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact
Joan Smith, jbsmith11@embarqmail.com or Glen Vetrano, glenacresstable@embarqmail.com

4-H Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Saturday, October 16, social hour begins at 6:00; dinner at 7:00  pm
Please join us in recognizing our outstanding 4-H Volunteers and Leaders! The annual 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will again be held at the Baleville Congregational Church Hall. This year’s menu will include a roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes! Friends of those being honored may join us for the cost of the dinner ($14.00). Please join us for fun, festivities and a good meal!
We will hold a small grab bag type door prize again this year so feel free to bring a wrapped item valued at $5.00. We will also hold a 50/50 raffle.
Please RSVP to this event by October 1. Invitations will be going out shortly. Guest payments are due by October 13.

For more information or to RSVP, please the 4-H office at 973-948-3040.

Halloween Happenings

Saturday, October 23, 5-8  pm
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp, Branchville (Struble Rd. off Rt. 206)
Halloween Happenings is back! Please join us for an evening of fun-filled activities including pumpkin painting, face painting, a child friendly haunted hay ride, and trick-or-treating along a torch lit trail!
You and your club are invited to volunteer too! If you’re able to coordinate a Halloween themed craft activity or bake Halloween treats, these would be great additions. We also need help setting up, parking, and cleaning up. If you have other ideas for participation, just let us know.
(4-H clubs also adopt cabins to decorate. This year all cabins have already been reserved. Sorry!)
Please encourage families to join us! There is no cost for this event. The event is open to all; you don’t have to be in 4-H. Bring along friends who may be interested in 4-H. The more the merrier!

Please call Michelle in the 4-H office for more information, 973-948-3040

Sussex 4-H Blood Drive

Monday, November 1, 2-7  pm, RCE Offices
This year we are partnering with the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross The Blood drive is scheduled for Monday, November 1 from 2-7pm at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office at 127 Morris Turnpike, Newton.
Please call Abby at 973-948-3040 to sign up to donate!

The 2010 Northeast Regional Volunteer Forum

November 4 to 7 (Sun-Thurs) Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
All NJ 4-H volunteers are invited to attend this fun and information filled forum. Workshops will cover topics such as Team Building, SET (Science Engineering and Technology), Nature and Youth Development, Teens and Adults Together in an Online World, Cutting Edge Crafts among many others.
Registration for the full event is $300.00 and includes choices of tours and workshops on a variety of topics.
For more information, including a list of all workshops and activities, please contact the 4-H office or visit the Forum’s blog at, http://nervf2010.blogspot.com/

2010 NJ Afterschool Conference –Building Connections

November 12 and 13th, Princeton, NJ
Building Connections will have a focus on the importance of introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into 4-H afterschool programs. The conference will be held at the Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ. A full conference program will be posted at www.njsacc.org in early September in a downloadable format.


For more information, please contact Macy Compton at 732-932-5000 ext. 598 or by email, mcompton@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Newton Holiday Parade

Saturday, November 27
Mark your calendars! The annual Newton Greater Chamber of Commerce Holiday parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 27 (the Saturday following Thanksgiving). More information will be forthcoming. Information will also be available by calling the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce at 973-300-0433 or by e-mail at info@greaternewtoncc.com

National 4-H Conference

April 2-7, 2011
It is time for New Jersey to begin the delegate selection process for the 2011 National 4-H Conference. The conference will take place at the National 4-H Youth Center in Chevy Chase Maryland. National 4-H Conference is a special meeting hosted by USDA. The purpose of the conference is to bring together youth and adults to help with strategic planning for the 4-H Program nationally. The event is attended by approximately 350 young people from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Applicants must be enrolled in grades 10-12 as of September, 2010, they must be at least 15 years old complete and application and attend a personal interview. Applications are due to the Sussex County 4-H office no later than Friday, October 22, 2010. Interviews are scheduled for November 20.

The application may be downloaded at, http://www.nj4h.rutgers.edu/leadership/nat4hconference/default.asp. The cost of the trip will be approximately $400.00. Letters will be sent to eligible 4-H members in September. This is an excellent opportunity and we hope that you encourage your eligible 4-H members to apply!

 

Mission

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. This mission is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of the land-grant university system, along with the involvement of caring adults.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. For additional information, contact: 973-948-3040 or www.nj4h.rutgers.edu.

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