Nomination/Application forms are now available! Deadline: December 31st, 2021 4-H Rising Star Award 4-H parents and volunteers (club leaders, superintendents, 4-H Council members, committee members, etc.) can nominate members who are enrolled in grades 4, 5, or 6 for the current school year for the award of 4-H Rising Star, using the online nomination form. … Continue reading County Award Opportunities
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Junior Leader Update – Election Night & Holiday Fun!
NEW Meeting Night for 2021-22 - First Tuesdays - New Members Always Welcome!In September we asked for your input on the meeting date. After reviewing the feedback, we’ve made the decision to change the night of our regular business meetings to the FIRST TUESDAY of each month at 6:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar now … Continue reading Junior Leader Update – Election Night & Holiday Fun!
Broadband Issues
Are you struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic? Do you have less-than-ideal upload and download speeds? If you have either of these issues, please see the attached flyers for two state programs designed to help you. The deadline for the current round of funding is November 28th, so apply now! Emergency Broadband Indiana … Continue reading Broadband Issues
4-H Photography Calendars
The 4-H Photography Calendars will be ready soon. For those of you who ordered a calendar, you can be expecting a phone call soon to give you details about when and where it will be ready for pick up.
4-H Council Meeting – 11/16/21
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of Expo East (above the fair office). This meeting will include the election of officers, and your vote matters! This meeting will be in-person only, with no virtual option. Current masking policy for Porter County owned buildings … Continue reading 4-H Council Meeting – 11/16/21
Adult Leader Appreciation Dinner
ATTENTION LEADERS: We will be having an Adult Leader Appreciation Dinner in January 2022. Watch the upcoming Friday Blogs for more information.
Center Wildcats 4-H Meeting Report
On October 14, 2021, The Center Wildcats met at the Porter County Expo Center for our first in person meeting since March of 2020. After the pledges, we did role call. Everyone took turns saying their name and their favorite 4-H project. Next, we had all of the officers reports. We talked about Community Service … Continue reading Center Wildcats 4-H Meeting Report
Volunteer Workshop – Fostering a Connection with Youth
Learn practical activities to help all youth feel connected and included in the 4-H program. 4-H Volunteers are invited and encouraged to attend this workshop that will be held in Winamac on Saturday, November 20th, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST). A virtual option will be available for … Continue reading Volunteer Workshop – Fostering a Connection with Youth
Junior Leader Call-Out – November 2nd
All 7th-12th Graders Welcome! COVID PROTOCOLS: For the most up-to-date COVID protocols in effect for 4-H activities, go to https://portercounty4h.org/2021/10/13/covid-protocols-for-in-person-gatherings/. You're invited to the 2021 Junior Leader Decade Party!Come dressed up as your favorite decade and join us as we play games, enjoy refreshments, and kick-off the 4-H year! You can choose to dress up … Continue reading Junior Leader Call-Out – November 2nd
Lakeshore Drifters Club Report
After the Pledges we discussed local and county 4-H business such as upgrades to the sheep/goat barn, award celebrations and upcoming elections of officers.The Health and Safety Officer provided information on how to prevent wildfires.Collected donations for the Micro Pantry at the Porter Police Department.The Executive Board is meeting Wednesday, October 20th to discuss club … Continue reading Lakeshore Drifters Club Report
Porter County 4-H Hub 