The deadline to submit proposed handbook changes for the 2025-2026 program year is September 1st. Attached is the form that must be completed and signed before returning to the Extension Office no later than September 2nd as our office will be closed on September 1st in observance of Labor Day. If you have any questions, please … Continue reading ATTENTION PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS!
Category: News for Volunteers
Postponed- Static Project Superintendent Meeting
Porter County Volunteer Training
Porter County 4-H will be holding its very own volunteer training - Working with Others and Making It Work - on January 22nd at 6:00 PM. This meeting will take place at Horton Family Children's Education Center (Grain Bin) @ Sunset Hill Farm Park. Working with others as a 4-H volunteer can be exciting and … Continue reading Porter County Volunteer Training
4-H Volunteer Learning Opportunity
All Purdue Extension volunteers are invited to attend the Indiana 4-H Affiliate Summits on February 1st or 8th! 4-H council members, 4-H fair board members, and members of other 4-H affiliate groups will find it especially beneficial to attend alongside their county 4-H educator for a day of learning and networking. Learn more at bit.ly/4HAffiliateSummit. … Continue reading 4-H Volunteer Learning Opportunity
Rachel Hannon- 2024 Golden Hoosier Award Recipient
Former 4-H Volunteer, Rachel Hannon, was honored with the 2024 Golden Hoosier Award for her lifetime of service to her communities. Rachel served as the leader of Morgan Hustling Hoosiers for 50 years here in Porter County.
Volunteer Positions now Open
Porter County 4-H is seeking new volunteers for the following positions: Floriculture Superintendent Pigeon Superintendent Small Animals Superintendent Homemade Toys Superintendent Mini 4-H Building Exhibits Co-Superintendent Contact our 4-H Educator, Jen Myers, at myersjn@purdue.edu to ask for an application and to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available. Some of these positions have application deadlines.
Attention: Parents and Volunteers
Please take five minutes to complete this survey to help enrich the Porter County 4-H program experience. Survey- Click here
4-H Growing Together Volunteer and Jr. Leader Event
Area V is excited to be offering a combined 4-H Leader and Junior Leader event “4-H Growing Together” on Saturday, February 10th from 10am-1pm. We would love for volunteers and Jr. Leaders from around the state to join us!! There will be a little bit of everything: mini sessions to learn about new activities, roundtable … Continue reading 4-H Growing Together Volunteer and Jr. Leader Event
Livestock Superintendent Meeting
A Livestock Superintendent Meeting will be taking place on December 7th at 6:30 pm. Location of the meeting is in Expo East - Upstairs at the Porter County Fairgrounds. We will be discussing the 2023 fair success and needs for improvement as well as the 2024 fair livestock show schedule. Reminder - all livestock superintendents … Continue reading Livestock Superintendent Meeting
Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
September 30th: Your annual volunteer enrollment expires. You are no longer permitted to work with 4-H youth members. October 1st: 4-H enrollment opens for the 2023-24 program year. You must complete your annual re-enrollment and training process in its entirety before participating as a 4-H volunteer for the 4-H program year. October 31st: Target enrollment date for … Continue reading Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
Porter County 4-H Hub 