2023/2024 Program Year 4-H Online Re-Enrollment Closes January 1.
Each year 4-H members and volunteers must renew their enrollment by January 1 to be considered in good 4-H standing. To do so, go to: https://v2.4honline.com/
Directions to assist you in the process can be found at the following link:
https://www.sussex4h.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4HMmbrRnrlmnt_8-29-23.pdf
If you have any questions, or experience difficulties with 4HOnline, please contact Dave or Tanya for assistance.
Join our Sussex County 4-H STEM club for a fun weekend.
Discover the Leader in You! Conference
For members in grades 6-8
Sat. November 4 in Camden County
The Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Leadership Conference is for 4-H members in grades 6-8. While attending the conference, middle school youth will have fun, meet new friends, and develop leadership and personal development skills that they can utilize at home, in school, in their 4-H club, and in their community. To accommodate 4-H’ers throughout the state, the conference is held in two locations and on two separate dates each year.
More information and registration information can be found at:
NJ 4-h Discover the Leader in You! Registration Packet
Registration is due by Oct. 25.
Check out the Globetasters Vitrual 4-H Club!
This virtual cooking club will teach you how to cook while expanding your knowledge about different cultures around the world!
New Jersey 4-H members in grades 9-11 invited to participate the multi-level leadership program – NJ 4-H Leadership for Life Program.
The next cohort for the NJ 4-H Leadership for Life Program will begin in January 2025 with Module 1, followed with Module 2 in February and Module 3 in March. The Leadership for Life Program is offered in three sequential modules, which focus on leadership skills such as planning, decision making, critical thinking, goal setting, problem solving and conducting a service-learning project.
Registration details can be found here: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/leadership/leadership-for-life/
Questions about the Leadership for Life Program can be directed to Camden County 4-H Agent Sharon Kinsey (sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu)
NJ State Invitational 15-Mile Competitive Trail Ride
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Cumberland County Fairgrounds 3001 Carmel Road, Millville, NJ
Open to 4-H members in 4th-13th grade. Judged on Conditioning, Set-up, Horsemanship, Obstacles & Navigational. Riders Will follow trail makers to complete the trail in 3-3.5 hours.
Cost: Team (4 riders) $80
Individual $25
Award BBA to Follow ($10)
Sponsored by Cumberland County 4-H. For more information call 856-451-2800 ext 3
NEW 4-H STEP Club ‘First Tracks’ forming NOW!
When: 6 consecutive Tuesday from 4:30 – 8:30 pm starting in January.
Cost: $450 includes all equipment, snow gear, instruction, and meals.
Partial Scholarships may be available.
For more information or to register contact the Sussex 4-H Office.
Call All Incoming 7-11 Grade Members
The 4-H Teen Council Invites you to join our Club.
Sussex County 4-H Teen Council membership has been open to Local teens for over 60 years.
Members take part in:
– community service projects,
– leadership activities,
– earn job experience,
– participate in fun trips and events.
Sussex County 4-H’s criteria is that in order to be considered a “member in good standing”, participants must attend 70% of their club’s meetings/activities. In addition to attendance, all Teen Council members are required to work a number of shifts in the Dairy Barn during fair week, as it is the main fundraiser for the year. Members must also do so in order to be eligible for officer positions and/or scholarships when they reach high school age. Most meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday or Friday of the month at the Fair Administration Office.
For more information or to sign up please reach out to Tanya Patrie (patrie@njaes.rutgers.edu).
Adventure awaits in Australia Summer 2024 with EF tour
This trip is open to all members age 14 and up (at the time of travel) as well as adults (anyone over 20 is considered an adult).
Come learn about the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of the trip at this meeting. Find meeting details below:
· Date: September 27th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Please register for the meeting here: https://bit.ly/460N3v8
This is not a 4-H sponsored trip and is open for anyone to attend.
It is being coordinated by Kathy Kula, 4-H Teen Council Leader, and Jefferson H.S. Teacher.
Stargazing anyone? 
Join the Rutgers community at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory for their Public Open Nights this fall! Check their website at observatory.rutgers.edu for more information!
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. Write a poem that addresses hunger, poverty, and/or food insecurity and submit it to Poetry X Hunger. For more information click here. Submit your poem through this link here. Why not present your poem to your clubs and community groups? If you have any questions, contact Ellen Williams, Expressive Arts 4-H Agent at williams@njaes.rutgers.edu.
For more information visit https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/comm/poetryxhunger/
Arbor Day 2024 Photo Contest
All levels of photographers are encouraged to submit your pictures, whether you take a picture on your phone, or a camera, all tree pictures are welcome! Age categories for entries are Grades K-8 (Elementary), Grades 9-12 (High School), and Adult (ages 18+).
Entries will be accepted from now until March 1, 2024
This year’s theme is “My Tree, My Place”. We want you to showcase a tree that is special to you or sparks your interest somewhere that you live, work, or spend a lot of time. Your photograph can reflect “My Tree, My School”, “My Tree, My Park”, “My Tree, My Office”, and so on!
The winning photographs will be featured on the Rutgers Urban Forestry website, by the NJ Shade Tree Federation, as well as NJ Department Of Environmental Protection Urban and Community Forestry Program.
For more information or to enter a photo go to:
Arbor Day 2024 Photo Contest – Urban Forestry Program
Information and Programs for Our 4-H Leaders
Fall Reminders for Our Leaders
- REenroll as a leader for this year using ZSuites. Use the following link for directions to assist you: https://www.sussex4h.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Volunteer-Member-Enrollment_Zsuite_9-2024.pdf
- End of Year Paperwork (4-H Club Treasury Annual Review Form, End of Project Year Recognition Certificates and Pins, Cloverbud Club Summary Form, Project Medal Recommendation Form)
The Treasury annual review is due by Nov 1.
End-of-Year Recognition and Project Medal Recommendation forms are due by Nov. 15. - Annual 4-H Rutgers Protection of Minors Training for the majority of our leaders. For some Tri-annual Background Checks may also be due. Please be on the lookout for emails for the following sources and complete the requests in an expedient manner.
Protection of Minors Training (POM): pom@ipo.rutgers.edu or go to https://pom.ipo.rutgers.edu/ to complete it on your own.
Tri-Annual Background: HireRight Customer Support noreply@hireright.com - Presentations/Speakers available for clubs who would like review ‘How to’ properly complete Record Books and ‘How to’ give a 4-H Public Presentations at a club meeting. If interested please contact Tanya or Dave.
Leaders, Please join us for the fun and celebration at Sussex County 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
Deadline to RSVP is this Coming Monday October 30.
4-H club leaders and other active volunteers are welcome as honored guests. Adult guests of those being honored are welcome, but the cost will be $20 per person.
When: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Where: Stillwater Community Center
Social Hour: 6:15
Dinner: 6:45 p.m.
Awards: 7:30 p.m
Due to space limitations, only 100 people may attend. Make your reservations early! The deadline to RSVP is Monday, October 30. To RSVP please use one of the following options:– Click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/q2yHUGdBcr– Email Tanya at patrie@njaes.rutgers.edu– Call 973-948-3040 x5
To help keep costs down, we ask those willing to please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. If you wish to contribute, please use the following link: https://signup.com/go/fdnirtB
To add to the fun, 4-H volunteers have previously brought a door prize valued at approximately $5-10, and we will continue this tradition. Please bring one door prize for each person to receive one in return.
Payment for guests must be received by Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the 4-H office.
– Checks may be payable to the Sussex County 4-H Foundation.
– or Venmo @TanyaPatrie
Please come join us and don’t miss this night out!
We look forward to seeing you as it is an event to honor you!
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!
Bee-ginner’s Beekeeping: The Basics of Apiculture
Online Class – Opens January 15, 2024 & Closes February 19, 2024
Participants can complete the course content (which will take approximately 14-16 hours) at their own pace anytime during the period the course is open. There is an optional live Q & A session with the instructors during which you can ask questions about the course content.
https://cpe.rutgers.edu/beekeeping/beginners-beekeeping
If you have any questions and/or concerns, bee sure to contact Pam Mayer pspring@njaes.rutgers.edu
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