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
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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
Dairy Project- Butter Braids Fundraising
Butter braids! Butter braids! Butter braids! I hope everybody is well underway in their selling. We are halfway through the selling date which is the end of October. Sales need to be reported to myself, Amber Wilson-Cable, through email, phone, or text by November 3rd at the latest. If you're complete and done with your … Continue reading Dairy Project- Butter Braids Fundraising
Nathan Stoner to Represent Indiana at Global Youth Institute
Nathan Stoner, a senior at Morgan Township High School and 10-year member of the Morgan Sodbusters 4-H Club, has been selected to represent Indiana as a delegate to the 2021 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI). To be selected, Nathan researched food security challenges in Kyrgyzstan, wrote a paper, presented his findings, and made … Continue reading Nathan Stoner to Represent Indiana at Global Youth Institute
Junior Leader Update
October 13th, 2021 NEW Meeting Night for 2021-22 - First Tuesdays 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 for … Continue reading Junior Leader Update
4-H Autumn Photo Shoot
Due to the interest shown at the Porter County Fair, I will host an Autumn Photo Shoot for the first time. Since we don't know exactly when the fall colors will be at their best, I am setting the date for 9 am, October 23 at my house (3058 Sturdy Road, Valparaiso). Attached is a … Continue reading 4-H Autumn Photo Shoot
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