4-H Council members, please mark your calendars for a meeting on May 17 at 7:00 pm in Expo East Upstairs. Come and be a part of what is going on in the 4-H world!
Category: News for Volunteers
Host an Education Station at State Fair
The Indiana State Fair provides a venue for about 800,000 people to learn about youth and agriculture. In particular, the approximately 10,000 exhibits displayed by 4-H members in the 4-H Exhibit Hall and Centennial Hall not only help visitors learn about the state fair’s mission but also help promote the educational opportunities available to youth … Continue reading Host an Education Station at State Fair
COVID Protocol Updates
Updated February 2022 Protocols for Porter County 4-H meetings, workshops, activities, and events are developed by reviewing current State of Indiana, Porter County, and Purdue University guidance. In alignment with Porter County government guidelines, as of February 14th masks are optional for Porter County 4-H programs held in county-owned buildings. Other venues used by 4-H … Continue reading COVID Protocol Updates
4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
We will once again be offering a manual pick-up event for project manuals/resources* on Tuesday, February 15th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Expo Center's Patio Room (main parking lot). Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/2022Manuals by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 14th. Please list all family members (or whomever you are picking up for) and include the … Continue reading 4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
4-H Council Meeting – 01/18/22
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds. The meeting will be held in the upstairs meeting room of Expo East at the fairgrounds. Enter on the north side of the Expo Building through the Fair Office door. Current masking policy for Porter County owned buildings is … Continue reading 4-H Council Meeting – 01/18/22
Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers – SATURDAY – January 15th
January 15 is our target date for enrollment, but we will not deprive any young person the opportunity to participate in 4-H if they do not complete their enrollment by the 15th, so don’t worry about a thing! We want to reach as many youth in our community as possible! For enrollment information, go to https://portercounty4h.org/2021/09/30/4-h-enrollment-opens-soon/. (Further, our … Continue reading Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers – SATURDAY – January 15th
Adult Leaders Appreciation Dinner
Hello Leaders, The Adult Leaders Appreciation Dinner which was planned for January is put on hold due to the COVID Pandemic. With the outbreaks, quarantines and strict COVID restrictions we will try to have our Adult Leader Appreciation Dinner at a later date, hoping for late Spring. Watch the Friday Blog for updates.
Teens as Teachers @ Camp Tecumseh
Do you know a teen leader who would be a great mentor to others in their community? Teens as Teachers is an opportunity for teams of 3-5 youth and one adult mentor to learn how to be teachers and subject matter experts of a topic of their choice, and are empowered to deliver programming to their community. This training … Continue reading Teens as Teachers @ Camp Tecumseh
4-H Day at the Statehouse
To register, go to http://purdue.ag/4hstatehouse to reserve your spot. If you'd like to head down to Indy the night before, lodging is available at the State Fairgrounds on Monday night, January 31st and you can reserve your lodging during the registration process. The online registration form is for adult volunteers too, as chaperones are needed. … Continue reading 4-H Day at the Statehouse
4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
Porter County is currently in the RED Covid Advisory Level. Masks will be required in indoor spaces and highly recommended in the outdoor areas of the event. If you have ANY symptoms of illness, please stay home. On Sunday, January 9th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. we will host our Third Annual Enrollment Bash at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
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