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.
2023 Sussex County 4-H Open House
We will be hosting our Sussex County 4-H Open House in conjunction with the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce ‘Sussex County Day’ at the Fairgrounds on September 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the 4-H Shotwell building. This is an excellent opportunity for you to highlight your club to potential new members and give them a chance to find out what your club is about and answer any questions. All participants must be set up by 11 a.m. and will need to be present until 4 p.m. A table and two chairs will be provided. If you will need more than one table, please let us know.
We encourage clubs to have an activity for the public to participate in and bring props or animals to give people an idea of their club’s project area and goals. Flyers or handouts are also encouraged. If you need assistance in making copies of handouts, please email us a file by September 13.
Clubs that plan to participate need to reserve a space by Monday, September 11, so we can request the appropriate # of tables and chairs. You may do so by emailing Tanya at patrie@njaes.rutgers.edu or calling the 4-H Office 973-948-3040 x5. If you or representatives from your club are unable to make it, but would still like your club represented, please send us a flyer/handout for your club and we can make it available to the public.
Join our Sussex County 4-H STEM club for a fun weekend.
Check out the Globetasters 4-H Club!
This virtual cooking club will teach you how to cook while expanding your knowledge about different cultures around the world!
Do not miss the first destination: Asia – Cooking with Tuna
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.
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)
Congratulations to Tristen Swisshelm, of Kickin Kids and All-Star Rabbits, for placing well at the 2023 New Jersey 4-H Goat Show held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair
32 members from six counties (Burlington, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Somerset, Sussex) participated.
Tristan received Champion Junior Standard Dairy Goat and placed 3rd in the Novice Dairy Goat Showmanship.
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
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/
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 were 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.
Join the State 4-H Volunteer Association
Attention 4-H Volunteers and Parents! The NJ 4-H State Association is looking to expand its membership! Are you interested in giving back to the 4-H program, sharing your ideas or expertise, and helping us to make the best better? Join us for the next State Association Meeting! We meet four times a year, always in the evening, and always a virtual option! Come check us out on Thursday, September 14th at 7PM!
Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/StateAssocFall2023
If you would like to get involved or would like to nominate an individual or business, please complete this brief form: https://go.rutgers.edu/HelpNJ4H.
Can’t make the meeting but still want to be involved with the expanded State 4-H Association, please reach out to: akesely@njaes.rutgers.edu.
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