We would like to thank Visions Federal Credit Union for their ongoing support of Sussex County 4-H at the New Jersey State Fair.
Visions Federal Credit Union again sponsored the Sussex County 4-H premiums in support of 4-H and our 4-H members’ projects.
So please if you received a premium check this year, please that a minute to write and send a note of thanks for their continued support.
Thank you’s can be mailed to
Lindsay Baker
24 McKinley Ave,
Endicot, NY 13760
We hope all our 4-H members had a great fair and a chance to ‘Learn by Doing’ and ‘Make the Best Better’.
Coming Soon – 4-H Re-Enrollment with ZSuite
We are excited to announce that New Jersey 4-H will be transitioning to a new online enrollment program, ZSuite. It is a very user-friendly ad we are looking forward to this new change.
More information and instructions on how to enroll coming soon.
Existing 4-H Families and Volunteers, as well as, new members and Volunteers, who go to 4-H Online will receive a message that the system is closed.
Please note that during the transition you will continue to receive emails from 4-H Online (Regmax) until January 1.
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 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.
Congrats to our Sussex County Goat members that attended the State 4-H Goat Show.
The State 4-H Goat Show was held Saturday, August 24. There was 25 4-H members from six counties (Atlantic, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Somerset, Sussex) that participated.
Novice Goat Showmanship –
1st place – Tristan Swisshelm – Sussex
5th place – Hawkon Swisshelm – Sussex
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
Save the Date for the Sussex County 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Awards Night.
November 9, 6:00 pm
Stillwater Community Center.
RSVP and more information to come.
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
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.
Leaders – It’s that time again!
The Annual Rutgers Protection of Minors Training is Due
Leaders, this is a reminder that you must complete your Rutgers Protection of Minors Training annually. This is a requirement before the office can approve you in the enrollment system for the new program year.
Thank you to those that have already completed this requirement for this year.
You may have received an email from the Rutgers Protection of Minors with details or you can us the following link at any time: https://pom.ipo.rutgers.edu/.
The following are steps to complete this:
1. Click the link. You are taken to the Rutgers Protection of Minors training home page.
2. At the bottom, use the NON-NetID User option to request a PIN login.
2. Once you receive the PIN via email, use the link above again to gain access to the site and enter the training via the PIN Login.
You will need to use the email that the POM system has on file, If you are unsure please contact the 4-H Office.
3. Complete the training. There are 4 modules and quizzes you must complete. The last page you will see is:
The process should take less the 30 minutes. Once you get here, you are all done. We will be sent a notice when you complete the training.
If you have any issues please contact the 4-H Office for assistance.
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