Come join us for our 4-H Club Open House during Sussex County Day September 15 from 12-4 pm in the Shotwell Building at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.
This is a great opportunity for clubs to interact with the public and also recruit new members.
We are asking those clubs that plan to participate to have an free activity/demonstration for the public learn more about what Sussex County 4-H has to offer.
The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce that is hosting the event is requesting that all booth/tables be set and in place by 11:30 am.
Please use the following link to register your club to participate:
https://forms.office.com/r/PhdEU0KPgj
2024 NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Show
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing Township, NJ 08638
For show information and how to register go to:
https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2024.
2024 NJ State 4-H Avian Bowl
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Senior Center in Flemington
4 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822
Through a quiz bowl format, 4-H’ers will be stimulated to expand their knowledge of avian facts and become proficient in poultry management. This opportunity will also give youth a chance to meet new friends that have similar poultry interests.
For more information and how to register go to:
https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/avian-bowl/
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 8, 2024.
4-H Trunk or Treat At the Shoppes at Lafayette
Saturday October 26
Sussex County 4-H has been invited to participate in the The Shoppes At Lafayette Spooky Halloween Celebration. We will have our own blocked off section of parking lot to get creative and enjoy the spooky spirit of the season.
This will be open to participate as a club or just individual families.
To Register to Participate please us the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/f6VUaUtwc0
Information and Programs for Our 4-H Leaders
Registration is open for the New Jersey 4-H Volunteer Retreat Weekend – September 27-29, 2024
Register Today! The weekend will be full of fun, learning, and networking at this special event just for NJ 4-H Volunteers. It will be held at the LG Cook 4-H Camp in Branchville! The price is $45 per person for the full weekend and $25 per person for Saturday only. Friday evening will be optional with meet and greet activities and refreshments. Saturday will include workshops, camp activities, a recognition dinner and giveaways. Sunday will include a closing reflection ceremony.
Are you in?! Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/VolRetreat2024
Fairground Meeting Requests
Please use the following link to request dates for meetings for the 2024/2025 4-H Program year to be at the fairgrounds.
https://forms.office.com/r/X5EvWEkSLf
Your request will be submitted to the fair office and we will contact you when those dates have been approved or if something will need to be rescheduled.
If you have any questions please contact Tanya.
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.
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