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
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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
Junior Leader Update – Election Night & Holiday Fun!
NEW Meeting Night for 2021-22 - First Tuesdays - New Members Always Welcome!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 … Continue reading Junior Leader Update – Election Night & Holiday Fun!
4-H Photography Calendars
The 4-H Photography Calendars will be ready soon. For those of you who ordered a calendar, you can be expecting a phone call soon to give you details about when and where it will be ready for pick up.
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
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
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
2022 Porter County 4-H “Gold Sticker” Calendars
The thirteenth Porter County 4-H Photography Calendar will be available in November. You have the opportunity to support the Porter County 4-H program, recognize our outstanding 4-H photographers, and enjoy beautiful photographs throughout 2022 by purchasing one of our calendars for only $14. Calendar Order Forms can be mailed to Mrs. Hewlett, 3058 Sturdy Rd, … Continue reading 2022 Porter County 4-H “Gold Sticker” Calendars
Gold Sticker Calendar Entry
Is your Gold sticker calendar entry still sitting on your kitchen countertop or dining room table? For a lot of families, life got too busy at the start of school, so I am extending the deadline for your photos. The deadline has been moved to Saturday, October 2nd. Please put your photo, entry form, and … Continue reading Gold Sticker Calendar Entry
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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