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 9-12 who are members in good standing are invited to participate in a multi-level leadership program called the NJ 4-H Leadership for Life Program.
Adapted from Ireland’s youth development program Foróige, the Leadership for Life Program is based on theories and principles of youth work, leadership development, and leadership styles.
Offered in three sequential modules, this program is aimed at equipping young people to explore their vision and passion and to develop such key skills as planning, decision-making, critical thinking, goal setting, and problem-solving.
Members must complete Modules 1 and 2 before they are eligible to complete Module 3. The Advanced Module is held during a 9-day travel experience to the Foróige Leadership for Life Conference at the University of Ireland in Maynooth, Ireland.
The Leadership for Life Program will be offered on the following dates during 2023–2024:
| Module | Dates & Time | Location | Registration Fee and Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat., Dec. 9, 2023 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Mercer County Extension Office 1440 Parkside Ave. Trenton, NJ | $75 for program materials, lunch, and snacks Registration due Dec. 1, 2023 Module 1 Registration Packet (341k PDF) |
| 2 | Sat., Jan. 6, 2024 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Mercer County Extension Office 1440 Parkside Ave. Trenton, NJ | $75 for program materials, lunch and snacks Registration due Dec. 28, 2023 Module 2 Registration Packet (343k PDF) |
| 3 | Sat., Feb. 10, 2024 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Mercer County Extension Office 1440 Parkside Ave. Trenton, NJ | $40 for program materials Registration due Feb. 1, 2024 Module 3 Registration Packet (342k PDF) |
| Advanced | July 25–August 2, 2025 (tentative) | University of Ireland at Maynooth, Ireland | Applications will be accepted in Dec. 2024 |
Information and registration for all of the NJ 4-H Leadership for Life Program Modules are available on the NJ 4-H Website at:
http://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) or Warren County 4-H Program Associate Michelle Teitsma (teitsma@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. 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/
Information and Programs For Our 4-H Parents and Leaders
Fall Reminders for Our Leaders
- If your 4H club meets at the fairgrounds, please use the following link to request dates: https://forms.office.com/r/7FnVBfvWZ8. We will work with the fairgrounds to confirm the dates requested and contact you with any conflicts or issues.
- End of Year Paperwork (4-H Club Treasury Annual Review Form, End of Project Year Recognition Certificates and Pins, 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 and Tri-Annual Background Checks are due for the majority of our leaders. 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 - NEW- Complete the Volunteer Leadership Online Training Course.
When you are Reenrolling you must complete the Volunteer Leadership Online Training Course. The leadership orientation is a requirement for all leaders, new and veterans. The State 4-H office feels that it is a good refresher for everyone and will help align all trained volunteers in the state and that they may learn some things new to 4-H since their original orientation. Even if you are a veteran volunteer, the course is a good refresher; you may learn some things new to 4-H since your original orientation. Directions to complete this can be found here: Drctns_VlntrOrntnVideo_9-2023.pdf - 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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