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
Category: News for Volunteers
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!
COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
UPDATED 12/08/2021: As of December 8th, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has upgraded Porter County to the RED COVID Advisory Level. Effective today, 12/08/21, masks will be required of everyone at 4-H events and when visiting any county-owned building. Additionally, three feet of social distance is recommended. Please review the information below for … Continue reading COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
County Award Opportunities
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
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.
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
Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
October 31st: Target Enrollment Date for Club Leaders & Project SuperintendentsNovember 15th: Target Enrollment Date for all other adult 4-H Volunteers Annual enrollment for members and volunteers opened via 4HOnline (http://v2.4honline.com/) on October 1st. Throughout enrollment season we will update the following page on the blog with enrollment information: https://bit.ly/2022PorterCo4H. Please bookmark that page and … Continue reading Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit
Indiana 4-H invites 4-H Volunteers and all 7th-12th grade 4-H members to the 2021 Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit on Saturday, October 23rd. The Summit will be held at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel, IN. The event begins with check-in at 8:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. Valpo time), followed by the program at 9:00 … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit
Save the Date: 4-H Animal Project Superintendents
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
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
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