Whether you are young or old, you are invited to join in the fun and become involved in 4-H. Youth in grades 2-12 can join 4-H and become members. Adults are needed as “Event Planners,” also known as leaders, committee members and helpers during the fair. 4-H offers something for everyone.

4-Hers define the benefit of 4-H as: • Fun - activities, camps, events, tours, trips • Friends – old friends, new friends • Learning – doing, making, growing • Leadership – ideas, teamwork, decisions, action • Citizenship – caring, service, involvement

In 2011, Carroll County had over 575 members, who belonged to at least one of 15 organized clubs. 4-H members attend local club meetings, where adult volunteers serve as their club leaders. 4- H’ers learn by doing projects, participating in activities and preparing exhibits for the county 4-H Fair in July.

4-H members are strongly supported by more than 170 4-H adult volunteers. Adult volunteers serve as club leaders, project leaders, committee members, and exhibit board members.

4-H is sponsored on the state level by the Cooperative Extension Service at Purdue University and nationally by the Extension Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

For more information or to join 4-H as a member or adult volunteer, come to Super Saturday on Feb. 4 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in Flora or call the Carroll County Extension Office at (765) 564- 3169. Carroll County Extension Service Event coordinators are: Joanne Lytton, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Dev., HHA, CED Andrea Brown, Extension Educator, AgNR, 4-H (Livestock) Kathy Walton, office manager Breanna Maxwell, secretary Address: 1523 N. U.S. Hwy. 421, Suite 3, P.O. Box 317, Delphi, IN 46923 Phone: (765) 564-3169 Office hours: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Website: http://www.extension.purdue.ed u/Carroll

4-H event planners keep the party going

4-H directors, also known as 4-H club leaders, want to help 4-H’ers to have a blast as they explore their talents/gifts. At their club meetings, 4-H’ers enjoy working on activities such as Share-the-Fun skits, service projects or demonstrations, etc. Plus, many of our clubs build floats for the 4-H parade and enjoy helping each other with their 4-H projects.

In Carroll County, 4-H’ers have the opportunity to participate in one of 15 organized clubs. Township clubs offer all of the 4-H projects. Township club leaders include:

Burlington Wildcats - Lauren Gaines, John Sinnamon

Carrollton Clovers - Karen and Kevin Robeson, Emily and Shawn Meek, Erica and Scott Baker

Clay Boosters - Carrie Geheb, Carla Hufford

Deer Creek Delphiniums- Melissa Darling, Kim Kelley

Democrat Lads & Lassies - Carol Wilson, Brianne Wilson

Jackson Livewires - Jodi Fisher, Jana Rouhier

Jefferson Go-Getters - Julie Burke

Liberty Lazers - Rebecca Myers, Monica Scott

Madison Magnificents – Michelle Edwards, Laurie Linback

Monroe Achievers - Meg Burnworth, Chris Chastain

Rock Creek Renegades – Susan Hill, Martha Long

Tippecanoe Triumphs – Jean Randle, Angel Brown

In addition to township clubs, there are also three county clubs, which focus on a specific project. County club leaders include:

Junior Leaders - Eric Johnson, Mark and Kathy Justice, Nolan Mellinger, Suzan Overholser, Karen Martin, Hannah Mears

Shooting Sports - Tamie Arnett

Young Wranglers (Horse & Pony) - Lisa Eikenberry, Chris Chastain

Many project leaders hold information workshops. Contact the 4-H Office (765-564- 3169) for a listing of project workshops or view the 4-H calendar at: http://www.extension. purdue.edu/Carroll.

4-H helps you to become a VIP

When you think of 4-H, what comes to mind? For many people, they think of the 4-H Fair in July when 4- H’ers show their projects and animals. However, 4-H is more than projects and the fair. Everyone becomes a “VIP” in 4-H because they learn many life skills.

Last year, 4-H’ers in several projects were asked what life skills they gained through their project work. The responses included: • Over 70% of the Junior Leaders reported gaining leadership, communication and teamwork skills. • Over 80% of 4-H’ers in the animal projects reported gaining personal development skills such as responsibility, cooperation and teamwork. Since 4-H is enjoyed by family members, many of the 4- H’ers commented on gaining teamwork skills as the family prepared animals for showing at the fair.

During the past month, several senior 4-H’ers have been completing 4-H resume scholarships. As part of the scholarship process, they reflect over their 4-H career and determine what life skills they have developed through their various experiences. Carroll County 4-H’ers have discovered that through 4-H activities and projects, they have developed the following life skills: • citizenship, • communication, • creative thinking, • decision-making, • leadership, • organization, • planning, • record keeping, • responsibility, • teaching, • team work, and • time management.

During the past 16 years, 31 Carroll County 4-H’ers have received $34,500 through sharing life skills gained as part of the Indiana 4-H Accomplishment Resume Scholarship process.

4-H Super Saturday

Come celebrate with other 4-H’ers

Date: Saturday, Feb. 4
Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Place: 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in Flora
Come and enjoy:
v Free sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast, sponsored
by the Exhibit Board. Donations go toward the Carroll
County 4-H Scholarship Fund.
v Viewing of 4-H projects;
v Meeting 4-H’ers and leaders from the various 4-H
clubs in the county; and
v “Hands-on” activities and games.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have special needs, call us prior
to this event at (765) 564-3169 or call (888) EXT-INFO
and ask for the Carroll County office