Superintendents of all 4-H animal projects should save the date of Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. for the annual fall meeting. We will discuss fair schedules, facilities, and more. More details will be sent directly to superintendents the week of September 13th. This meeting of 4-H superintendents is held in conjunction with the leadership … Continue reading Save the Date: 4-H Animal Project Superintendents
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4-H Handbook Revisions
4-H Project Superintendents (along with their project committees where applicable) are encouraged to take a close look at your sections of the Porter County 4-H Handbook and consider if the current policies and procedures are reflective of 4-H in 2022 and beyond. If you would like to recommend any changes/additions/deletions, please submit your proposals to … Continue reading 4-H Handbook Revisions
4-H Auditions for American Idol Now Open
4-H is going to Hollywood! On Friday, September 24, American Idol will host a virtual audition day dedicated to 4-H’ers—current members and alumni ages 15-28. Individual 4-H singers nationwide will audition over Zoom for a chance to become the next American Idol. We realize this is short notice, but it came together quickly and is … Continue reading 4-H Auditions for American Idol Now Open
End of Summer Celebration – August 28th
Let’s celebrate! It sure was great to get together again for MORE FUN IN 2021, let’s keep that fun going. The Porter County 4-H Council invites you to join us for an open house celebration for the entire 4-H community on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds! … Continue reading End of Summer Celebration – August 28th
Exhibit Pick-Up – August 28th
UPDATE: If you missed pick-up on the 23rd, be sure to join us at the End of Summer Celebration (https://portercounty4h.org/2021/08/16/end-of-summer-celebration-august-28th/) on the 28th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Remaining exhibits from county and state fairs will be available there! If you had an exhibit qualify for the Indiana State Fair, or if you … Continue reading Exhibit Pick-Up – August 28th
Lego Robotics Workshop
Cathy Williams, the 4-H Lego superintendent, is having a Lego Robotics Workshop on Wednesdays, September 8 through October 13. She will meet at the Porter County Administration Building, Room 102A, 155 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN. The workshop will be from 3:30 to 4:30 and will be limited to 9 participants who are in grade 4 … Continue reading Lego Robotics Workshop
2021 4-H Mum Sale – Pre-Order by 09/05/21
Pre-Order Deadline: Sunday, September 5th, 2021 2021 Mum Order Form - PDF 2021 Mum Worksheet - Sellers' Tally Form Click on the above link to order 4-H Mums. This year orders will be paid by debit or credit card. No cash or checks allowed. The order form has a link to click on to order … Continue reading 2021 4-H Mum Sale – Pre-Order by 09/05/21
GOLD STICKER PHOTOS FOR THE 4-H CALENDAR
Congratulations to all Photography members who received a gold sticker on an exhibit photo! A congratulations letter, an entry form, and a calendar order form should be attached to your Judge's comment sheet in your ribbon folder. If we missed anyone, you will find those papers attached here. Your entry (or entries) may be turned … Continue reading GOLD STICKER PHOTOS FOR THE 4-H CALENDAR
Update-Entomology Collectors
There is a new date for Insect Collecting, Tuesday, Sep. 14th, 6:30-10pm. Check out this link for the opportunity to do some local bug collecting with Jim Louderman of Chicago's Field Museum! https://www.smore.com/f8utx
Jr. Leader Update – Portfolio Deadline
Dear Junior Leaders: Thanks to all who helped out around the fair this year. Your volunteerism truly made a difference to 4-H members, families, volunteers, and staff!! And I commend you on all the hard work you put into fair time… doing your exhibits, helping others, and being a spokesperson for 4-H when interacting with … Continue reading Jr. Leader Update – Portfolio Deadline
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