ID Day is scheduled for February 12th at the 4-H Building. Please thoroughly read the attached document with all the information you need to know for ID Day. Currently, Porter County is at the Red COVID advisory level. When at the Red or Orange level, masks are required of everyone in all county-owned facilities. If … Continue reading Beef Project & Dairy Finished Steer Exhibitors
Category: Project News
Dairy Finished Steer Project Members
Dairy finished steer showman: Just a reminder, finished steer weigh in is Saturday, February 12th. I know information was sent out to everyone with a 10:00 a.m. start time. We would like to amend that to starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m. for weigh in. If you're able to volunteer and stick … Continue reading Dairy Finished Steer Project Members
Do you have Legos you would like to donate?
With January being the time for cleaning closets and organizing, we are asking you to donate Lego, Mega Bloc, or any interlocking brick which you don’t want to the Lego project. We will wash and bag them and give them to the members in the Lego project. Contact Cathy Williams at 219-242-3428 or Janet Sauerwein … Continue reading Do you have Legos you would like to donate?
Poultry Project- Turkey and Broiler and Roaster Order Forms
Please see the attached order forms and their deadlines. Turkey Order forms are due February 28, 2022 Roaster Order forms are due April 1, 2022 Broiler Order forms are due April 30, 2022 Russell Gluth, 219- 462-7748, russgluth@yahoo.com 2022 Boiler & Roaster Order Form 2022 Turkey Order Form
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
Rabbit Project Workshops
Please mark your calendar with the following workshop dates. All workshops will be at 2:00 pm in the 4-H building (north side) at the Fair Grounds. Sunday, February 6 - Welcome to the Rabbit Project. Come learn what is new for this year. Sunday, February 27 - What to Look for in a 4-H Show … Continue reading Rabbit Project Workshops
2022 4-H Buddies Program
Would you like to be paired with a 4-H mentor? Would you like to be a 4-H mentor? The Junior Leaders' 4-H Buddies Program is back with bigger plans for 2022! We will pair knowledgeable 4-Hers with 4-Hers of all age levels who could use some assistance navigating the often-confusing world of 4-H and the Porter County … Continue reading 2022 4-H Buddies Program
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
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!
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