UPDATED 05/26/2021: Effective June 1st, the following protocols are in place for non-fair Porter County 4-H meetings and workshops and were developed after reviewing current State of Indiana, Porter County, and Purdue University guidance. The following protocols will take effect on June 1st and remain in place indefinitely. Maximum Attendance: The maximum attendance for our … Continue reading Update on COVID Protocols for Non-Fair In-Person Gatherings
Month: May 2021
Photography Workshops Reminder
Photography members, remember that you may sign up for workshop times. Click the link below to go to the article with all the information you need to know about the workshops! https://portercounty4h.org/2021/05/12/photography-project-information-and-schedule/
Model Bridge News
Our workshops will be different from normal this year due to everything Covid has changed. We will have a beginner's workshop like always, but NOT an advanced workshop. The beginner's workshop is REQUIRED for 5th graders and strongly recommended if this is your FIRST YEAR IN THE PROJECT in any grade. Most veteran members have already … Continue reading Model Bridge News
4-H Camp Sign-Up – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Camp is filling up, but space still remains for Session 2, June 9th-11th, at Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City. (Session 1 at Sunset Hill Farm County Park is FULL.) And we’re extending the deadline for that camp until this Friday, May 28th. Following are the details, but download the file below to find all the details and the sign-up … Continue reading 4-H Camp Sign-Up – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
4-H Horse Communications Contest
2021 State Horse and Pony Public Speaking, Demonstration, HorseBowl and Hippology Contest These events will take place virtually via Zoom on the evening of June 10th beginning no earlier than 5:30 pm ET (4:30 pm CT). Contestants will need access to an electronic device with a camera to present their speeches and demonstrations to the … Continue reading 4-H Horse Communications Contest
Congratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Recipients
The Porter County 4-H Council is pleased to announce our 2021 Porter County 4-H Scholarship Recipients. These outstanding 4-Hers completed a thorough portfolio and participated in an interview with the Awards Committee. (Note to recipients: at the time of this post, if you have not yet received further information, it is on its way to … Continue reading Congratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Annual Demonstration & Public Speaking Event
All 4-Hers are invited to sign up for the annual Verbal Communications Event. This is a great opportunity to build the life-long skill of effective communication. Events like this help 4-Hers build confidence, hone their communication skills, and prepare for life! This year’s Verbal Communications Event will be on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 5:30 … Continue reading Annual Demonstration & Public Speaking Event
Liberty Sunsetters Club Minutes
The Liberty Sunsetter’s met on Sunday, May 16 at Sunset Hill Farm Park. The meeting called to order at 3pm, beginning with the American and 4-H pledges. Then, we went into the reports. All members need to do a demonstration, except for 1st-year members and explorers. An email with a Google doc went out to … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters Club Minutes
Porter County 4-H Buddies Program
Would you like to be paired with a 4-H mentor? Would you like to be a 4-H mentor? Our Junior Leaders are launching the Porter County 4-H Buddies Program, which will pair knowledgeable 4-Hers with 4-Hers of all age levels who could use some assistance navigating the often-confusing world of 4-H and the Porter County … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Buddies Program
4-H Project Superintendent List
The 2021 4-H Project Superintendent contact list is being emailed to enrolled members with the May 14th Friday email update. Further updates to the list will be shared directly with members in future Friday email updates. Misplaced your email? Contact amleuck@purdue.edu to request a copy of the list.
Porter County 4-H Hub 