Support Sussex County 4-H Youth by donating to the 4-H TSC Spring Paper Clover Campaign April 24 to May 5, 2024.
Donate at the TSC local store in Augusta or Wantage, NJ or donate online https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/4h.
4-H Record Book Reminders
Just reminder that you should be working on your 4-H record book though-out the 4-H Project year. Some areas you should have completed or be a work in progress are:
- Cover
- Goal Setting
- Logging monthly activities
- Finances
Your Goals should be:
Specific – a specific goal is well defined, with a clear outcome in mind. It should answer the questions of what you want to achieve, who is involved, and where it will happen.
Measurable – a measurable goal has clear criteria for success and a timeline for achieving it. This allows you to track your progress along the way.
Attainable – An attainable goal is one that is possible to achieve with your overall vision and long-term objectives.
Relevant – A relevant goal is aligned with your overall vision and long-term objectives.
Time-based – A time-based goal has a clear timeline for completion, with a start and end date. This helps provide motivation and sense of urgency to achieve the goal.
New members should aim for 1 or 2 goals their first year. Returning members should increase the number and complexity of their goals as their years in 4-H grow.
Don’t forget to have your parent or guardian and your 4-H club leader sign off on your goals!
Or see any STEM Club member or email SC4HSTEM@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
This outdoor festival event offers fun activities for the whole family, taking place across every campus of Rutgers New Brunswick on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Plan your Rutgers Day activities here:
https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/rutgers-day-faqs
To place an order contact a STEM Club member or email SC4HSTEM@gmail.com
Somerset County 4-H Furry Friends Small Animal Club Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Show Series
Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater NJ 08807
Next show is on Sunday, May 4th, 2024
Doors open at 8:30am for Animal Health Checks!
There will be separate Rabbit Division and Cavy Division judges, with both divisions starting to judge as close to 10:00am as possible.
The Facebook event link for the April 14th show is at: https://www.facebook.com/events/720505853367249
Show catalog is posted in the event discussion. If you would like the .pdf version, please email us at: FurryFriendsEntry@yahoo.com.
Concessions will be available and Silent Auction table donations are welcome!
Series Champion and Reserve Champion awards! Must compete in two (2) of three (3) shows. Details in show catalog.
Gracie’s Scholarship
Seldom in one’s life does one meet a truly dynamic personality. We all had the privilege of meeting such a spirited soul. That person was Grace Honigsberg She was not just involved in Agriculture, Agriculture was her way of life, and her life’s passion.
She was Miss Frankford Township in 2013 and a graduate of High Point High School. She was very active in Sussex County 4-H as a member in her youth and as a leader of several livestock clubs as an adult. She was a member of several livestock associations and won top national awards for her livestock. She was the 2013 Sussex County Youth Agricultural Ambassador. She was a member of the Sussex County Board of Agriculture receiving the Next Generation of Agriculture Award in 2015. She was a member of the NJ Farm Bureau and served as past president of the NJ Young Farmer’s and Ag Professionals. Her passion for agriculture led her to travel nationally, representing the state of NJ at several American Farm Bureau events, with a focus on accurate agriculture education.
It is in Gracie’s honor that the Sussex County Board of Agriculture announces the formation of a new yearly Agricultural Scholarship of $500 a year to any student focusing her/his education in the field of Agriculture, including farm machinery mechanics.
In forming this Scholarship we know that Gracie’s enthusiasm, joyous spirit and love of all things agricultural will continue in Sussex County and beyond. If you are interested in continuing your Agriculture education this scholarship is open for you, college or technical school, student or adult.
The application can be found here: https://www.sussex4h.org/sc-boa-gracies-scholarship.
Deadline to submit the application is May 15, 2024.
Tables at the Farmer’s Market available to 4-H clubs for fundraising!
Sussex County Farmer’s Market Committee, part of the Sussex County Board of Agriculture would like to invite 4-H groups to have a free table at the Sussex County Farmer’s Market (SCFM) to sell items for the benefit of their 4-H group.
All sales proceeds must go to the 4-H group itself. The SCFM will be open the second and fourth Saturdays of the months of June, July, September, October and due to the Fair only the fourth Saturday of August.
If your 4-H group wants to recruit members, sell items, have a bake sale etc., please contact:
Lori Day
zoomomma@embarqmail.com
973-919-1748.
We may need to restrict the available spots per day so get your reservations in asap.
4-H Environmental Career Night Webinar May 13th, 6-8 pm est. Join via Zoom and explore multiple environmental careers as you engage with established professionals. Careers include a Conservation Police Officer; a Park Ranger, a Community Engagement and Education Coordinator from Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon and an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent specialized in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resource management. This free event is open to all youth grades 7th-13th. Come ready to learn and explore careers you’ve never had the opportunity to hear about! Registration is required to access the Zoom.
Register here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_begshrSFgxtH0iO
Please note this is open to all youth grades 7-13 not just 4-H members.
Check out our newest program, STEM Saturdays! Join us as we boldly go beyond planet Earth! Explore science, technology, engineering and math with hands-on activities! Unique and engaging STEM stations, activities and games will span the topics of space exploration, our solar system, our sun! From solar eclipses to the aurora borealis, explore how our sun effects our planet. From Mars to Jupiter, build a rover that can survive and survey a nearby planet. Blast off with 4-H STEM Saturdays! Register here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hGE7GZ9zDEDgyO
Save The Date
Rabbit Rocketeers 4-H Club Fun in the Sun Show
4-H members are invited to take part in this small animal show sponsored by the Salem County 4-H Rabbit Rocketeers Club on Saturday, May 18th. For information, location and registration materials, click here.
Building a Better You!
This workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 21st from 6:30-8 pm at the Somerset County 4-H Center, in the large conference room. This workshop is open to all grades 8-13, you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Registration closes May 20th.
Building a Better You! is a workshop that provides youth participants with the opportunity to explore resume building, cover letter writing, how to dress to impress, and interview practice all while creating a positive YOU statement! There is so much to explore in this workshop so register to learn more!
Register here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mb5u3hypcylWOG
Questions? Contact Melissa Bright mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu
New Jersey 4-H Summer Camps Sign Up – Open Now
Sessions are Selling out!
Registration opens for both:
Our 74th summer at L.G. Cook 4-H Camp, New Jersey 4-H’s overnight summer camp in beautiful Stokes State Forest. Join our caring, tech-free community for a one-week sleepaway session in July or our BIG 18 day session in August … AND …
Our 2nd summer at 4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens, our brand-new day camp program combining the social-emotional learning of 4-H Camp’s friendly, communal experience with the educational opportunities of Rutgers Gardens.
More details and online registration at nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu! Call 973-948-3550 to reach the Camp Office with any and all questions.
Poetry x Hunger: Poetry Call from Middle and High School Youth
Do you want to help eliminate hunger and poverty through the power of your pen? NJ Arts 4-H is introducing Poetry X Hunger. Join in the Poetry X Hunger project promoted by Expressive Arts 4-H of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. If you would like to learn more about the many forms of poetry you can choose from, contact Ellen Williams, Expressive Arts 4-H Agent at williams@njaes.rutgers.edu.
For more information visit https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/comm/poetryxhunger/
Save the Dates
Information and Programs For Our 4-H Parents and Leaders
4-H Volunteer Retreat Weekend – INTEREST SURVEY!
September 27-29, 2024.
Put this date on your calendar NOW! Are you interested in attending the Volunteer Retreat Weekend at 4-H Camp? If yes, please take a couple of minutes to complete this very short (only 6 questions) interest survey to help us plan for the weekend! https://go.rutgers.edu/VolRetreatInterest.
Registration information and schedule will be sent to all volunteers soon! You will be able to meet volunteers around the state, take part in fun, interactive workshops and enjoy some quality time at our 4-H camp. More details coming soon! If you want more information on the camp itself, visit www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu.
The first episode of 4-H Volunteer Ventures is available on Spotify and other platforms. The 4-H Volunteer Ventures Facebook page is also available.
The 4-H Volunteer Ventures Podcast examines the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer. Each episode will explore a specific aspect or challenge volunteers face ad offer best practices to improve the experience. Join hosts, Kelly and Laura, as they discuss current trends, share resources, and offer tips and tricks learned from their own volunteer experiences.
Spotify link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4hvolunteerventures
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558574791500
We want to hear from YOU! If you have any suggestions for volunteer-based topics you would like us to address, or something you would like to learn more about as a 4-H volunteer, let us know. We appreciate your input.
Attention 4-H alumni, parents, volunteers and stakeholders…
Mark Your Calendars! Here are the NJ 4-H State Association meeting dates for 2024. We are still looking for additional volunteers to help make the best better and join the association! Visit https://go.rutgers.edu/HelpNJ4H to be added to the mailing list or contact nj4h@njaes.rutgers.edu to learn more about the State Association!
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