PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Porter County Joan Grott Extension Educator joangrott@purdue.edu Laura Barber 4-H Operations Manager lbarber1@purdue.edu Purdue Extension 465-3555 Purdue Extension 4-H 465-3557 Indiana 4-H www.four-h.purdue.edu PU Extension-Porter Co. www.extension.purdue.edu/porter Newsletter Deadline The deadline for the 4-H Pandemonium is the 15th of each month. Submissions should be emailed to Laura. Address Change, Etc. Moved? New phone number? Please contact the Extension Office at 465-3557. Receive your Pandemonium through E-mail! Go paperless with your Pandemonium and help trim 4-H program expenses? If you would like to receive the Pandemonium by email only, please send an email to Laura Barber at the Extension Office at lbarber1@purdue.edu. Put Paperless in the subject line. If there are additional email addresses that you would like for us to include, please list them (along with the recipients names) in your message. Joan s Journal Thank You. Thanks to all 4-H members, volunteers, parents, and friends of 4-H for making the 2015 Porter County Fair a great success! Your cooperation and volunteerism made it a totally wonderful fair season! Thank Our Supporters. Did you receive an award at the fair? Did you benefit from the Celebration Sale? It s never too late to say thank you to the 4-H supporters who helped make your fair memorable! If you haven t yet sent a thank you note to your 4-H supporters, please do. If you need their mailing address, please contact us. Sincerely, Joan News for Volunteers Are you a Volunteer? Adults who routinely work with 4-H members in clubs, projects, etc. need to undergo the volunteer screening process, as is policy of the Purdue Extension and the Indiana 4-H Program. If you have not completed this annual process, you are not officially a Purdue Extension/4-H volunteer and will not be eligible for reduced-rate fair passes. Questions? Contact Laura at the Extension Office at 465-3555. 4-H Adult Leaders Meeting The 4-H Adult Leaders will meet on Tuesday, September 8th. The Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 pm and the general meeting will be at 7:00 pm. Both meetings will be held at the Porter County Administration Building in Room 307. 4-H Council Meeting The next 4-H Council meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15th. The Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 pm and the general meeting will take place at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Porter County Administration Building Room 102A. The 4-H Council Executive Committee will meet on October 20th at 6:00 pm in the Extension Office. Newsletter for Indiana 4-H Volunteers Volunteer Vision Check back issues and sign up for email updates for the Indiana 4-H Volunteer Vision newsletter at http://tinyurl.com/4hvolunteervision. News for Jr. Leaders Junior Leaders The next Junior Leaders meeting will be September 21st at 7:00 pm in the Expo East Upstairs. Check the Junior Leader section of the county 4-H website for your most up-to-date Junior Leader news! (Go to tinyurl.com/porterco4hjl.) And to be included on our email updates, send an email to Joan asking to be included! joangrott@purdue.edu.
4-H News READ YOUR 4-H PUBLICATIONS! Many of your 4-H questions can be answered by reading your 4-H Pandemonium newsletter, your Porter County 4-H Handbook and project materials, and checking out the website by clicking on 4-H Youth Development at http://www.extension.purdue.edu/porter. Show your 4-H Pride! Help us spread the word that 4-H enrollment is now underway, stop by our office and pick up a yard sign to put in your yard. All we ask is that you take good care of it and put it out again every enrollment season or return it to the office for safe keeping after enrollment season. Rising Star, Junior Achievement Ambassador, & Achievement Ambassador Nomination/Application forms for Rising Star, Junior Ambassador, and Ambassador are available on the County 4-H website at www.extension.purdue.edu/porter. Completed forms will be due back in the Extension Office by September 25th. Read on for more details about the awards 4-H RISING STAR AWARD: This award is for 4-H members who have completed grades 3, 4, 5, or 6. Members must be nominated by their 4-H Club Leader on a form which is available on-line or at the Extension Office. If you're interested in the award, don't be afraid to let your Club Leader know. There is no limit to the number of 4-Hers who can receive the "4-H Rising Star" award each year. Members may be nominated to receive the award each year they are eligible. Recipients of the award will receive a 4-H gift at the fall Achievement Day. 4-H JUNIOR AMBASSADOR AWARD: This award is for 4-H members who have completed grades 7, 8, or 9 and have completed at least two years of 4-H. Members must apply for this award on an application form that is available on-line or at the Extension Office. Members may reapply for the award each year they are eligible. First-time recipients of the award will receive a chenille 4-H patch (letter jacket style) at Achievement Day. Second and third-time recipients will receive a 4-H gift as well. Individuals who are named Junior Ambassadors are encouraged to volunteer to assist with various 4-H activities and events at the following year's Porter County Fair. 4-H ACHIEVEMENT AMBASSADOR AWARD: This award is for 4- H members who have completed grades 10 or 11, completed at least four years of 4-H, and have one year of 4-H eligibility remaining (i.e., you must be enrolled in 4-H during the 2011 fair season). Two "Achievement Ambassadors", two "Reserve Ambassadors", and no more than six additional members of the "Achievement Board" will be selected from those who complete the application process. The application process includes submission of an application form and a letter of reference, as well as participation in an interview with the Ambassador judges. Individuals who are named to the Achievement Board will be expected to assist with various 4-H activities and events in the year ahead, particularly at the Porter County Fair. Last Chance Exhibit Pick-Up Your last chance to pick up fair exhibits will be Monday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Please RSVP at the following site to let us know that we can expect 4-H families that night. The site will also send you a reminder two days prior so you don t forget! http://tinyurl.com/2015exhibitpickup. Please understand that we don t have the space at our real office to store unclaimed exhibits, and that we are not regularly at the fairgrounds. 4-H FUN-a-thon Pledges Health to Better Living The Discovery Trackers held their Fun-a-thon on August 9 around the square in Chesterton. The weather stayed cool and clear so they logged 191 total miles! Participants included 11 Trackers, Cameron and his dog Angelo from the Positive Peers 4-H Club, Sgt. Alfaro of the Chesterton Police Department, Tracker friends, parents and siblings; in all 23 people and 1 dog. Trackers would like to thank Emma Ekblaw and her Fun-a-thon committee! The Burke family of Illiana Basement Waterproofing 219-840-2837 "Stop leaks before they go from a nuisance to a disaster!" was the water sponsor and kept participants hydrated all day. The participating 4-H member with the most total pledges collected by the September 1st Tracker meeting will receive a FREE ride wristband for the 2016 Porter County Fair and the first jar of honey from the Tracker beehive. Project News SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED: Drawing The painting and drawing projects have grown immensely in the past several years, and we are dividing responsibilities! We will need a superintendent for the Drawing project. Do you have an interest in drawing and would be willing to work with members and be present for exhibit check-in, judging, and check-out, you may be the right person for this superintendent position. If you re interested, please contact Laura at 465-3557. Club News Center Wildcats We began the July meeting with our annual potluck dinner. Then we opened the meeting with the usual committee reports. We also talked about the Coin bank contest, ordering new T-shirts, and signing up for Clover Cafe and Building Watch. We also planned new committees. After that, we did officer speeches and voted on the slate of officers for the coming year. Then we had the usual health and safety reports, this time on melons and kite safety. We had Senior speeches and announcements. Finally, we adjourned the meeting and had our traditional Water Balloon Volleyball Tournament! Submitted by, Luke Trujillo, Center Wildcats Reporter
Porter County 4-H Council Minutes June 16, 2015 ATTENDEES: Matt Wellsand, Michelle Strader, Ben Wilson, Danielle Wilson, Randi Webber, Jeff Russell, Paula Shreve, Steve Webber, Kurt O Connor, Kyle Stowers, Brooke Sauter, Sandi Russell, Janice Denham, Scott Krzyzanowski, Steve Wilder, Peter Wilder, Janenne Stuber, Tamra Wells, Annette Hansen, Jayne Watkin and Joan Grott. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Matt Wellsand at the County Administration Building. PLEDGES: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randi Webber and the 4-H Pledge was led by Kyle Stowers. AGENDA APPROVAL: The following was added under Unfinished Business: Club signage and grants. The following was added under New Business: REMC, carnival tickets, 4-H Hustle and Volunteer Dinner. Kurt O Connor made a motion to accept the amended agenda. Randi Webber seconded. Motion carried. MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes from the May 17, 2015 4-H Council meeting were published in the June Pandemonium. Janenne Stuber made a motion to accept the May minutes. Paula Shreve seconded. Motion carried. TREASURER S REPORT: Paula Shreve reviewed the budget with the membership. She noted the geranium money, license plate proceeds and Monsanto grant were all received. Randi Webber mentioned that due to her pregnancy, Jeff Russell was approached about adding him to the Treasurer team. He will finish off the year by being added as a signer to all checks. Annette Hansen made a motion to accept the Treasurer s Report and the addition of Jeff Russell. Brooke Sauter seconded. Motion carried. EXTENSION REPORTS JUNIOR LEADERS: Brooke Sauter reported that elections were held at their last meeting and she was elected as President. They will have an outing on June 17 at the 49-er drive-in. Their last Executive meeting included discussion of the remainder of the year and to get new members acclimated. ADULT LEADERS: Sandi Russell reported that the Adult Leaders donated $100 to the 4-H 4 mile Hustle, leaders reminded all to read pandemonium, drop/add deadline was June 1, and their next meeting is September 8, 2015. AG SOCIETY: Matt Wellsand reported that maintenance projects are being completed. EXTENSION BOARD: No business to report. EXTENSION EDUCATOR: Joan Grott reported that 4-H Camp was sold out and Purdue workshops will be starting soon. Due to the Board of Animal Health s ban of poultry at the fair, educational displays and posters will be encouraged for this year and updates on events will be given as more information becomes available. Sponsors of this year s 4-H 4 mile Hustle include: Family Express, Extra Mile Fitness, Fair Board, O Connor Builders, Birky s and Kohl s. Randi Webber made a motion for the 4-H Council to donate $500 to the 4-H 4 mile Hustle to be used towards 4-H promotional items in the gift bags. Sandi Russell seconded. Motion carried. Matt reported that cleaning day at the fair is July 11 th. COMMITTEE REPORTS EXECUTIVE: Matt Wellsand reported that the committee met prior to the meeting and more will be discussed under Unfinished Business and New Business AWARDS: Matt Wellsand noted that the committee met in April and will meet again in the fall for banquet awards. BUDGET: No business to report.
WAYS & MEANS: Geraniums Ben and Danielle Wilson reported the sale went well. Prizes will be awarded to the top sellers and a pizza party for the top club will be reimbursed up to $200 by the 4-H Council. Sandi Russel made a motion to reimburse clubs 10 cents per plant sold and 25 cents per basket sold. Janenne Stuber seconded. Motion carried. Randi Webber made a motion to have the pizza party reimbursement a yearly budgeted item. Jeff Russell seconded Motion carried. Clover Café Clubs need to sign up to work at Clover Café at fair. Wreaths Nothing to report. CONSTITUTION: No business to report. EXPANSION & REVIEW: Sandi Russell reported that there is a possibility of a Superintendent for a new Robotics Project. Joan Grott reported that the Project of Year superintendents should look for awards for their members and the Archery project received donations. 4-H FOUNDATION: Ben Wilson reported there are 4-H Foundation scholarships available. NOMINATING: Matt Wellsand reported that nominations will take place in November. Anyone interested in running for office should talk to him. PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROMOTIONS: Annette Hansen reported if clubs are participating in different events (parades, etc.) that Laura in the main office has a template for cards to hand out. A special table will be set up at the fair for information/questionnaires. A discussion was held about a prize raffle for volunteers at the fair. MAKING THE BEST BETTER: No business to report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Discussion was held to have a form available for projects and/or clubs to request disbanded clubs money as a grant proposal. Annette Hansen made a motion to accept. Motion carried. It was also discussed that Annette Hansen will get a template and quotes prepared for the purchase of signs or pennants to promote all 4-H clubs at the 4-H Building and the Show Arena at the fair. NEW BUSINESS: It was noted that carnival wristbands will be available online through the fair website. The 10-year member recognition breakfast will be July 8 at Suzie s Café. It was discussed that different ideas or a plan should be made for the uses of the REMC donation. Ideas that were mentioned were for educational displays or towards the purchase of the new gates in the animal barns/show arena. Discussion was held about how to recognize volunteers. Ideas that were mentioned were fair passes, gift certificates, or an ice cream social. Joan Grott also brought up the new online system to register projects. It is not mandatory and it is being worked on to streamline, but every effort should be made to try to use the system. Discussion was also held about having a 4-H stencil and locking system on new chairs in 4-H Building and the possible rental of 4-H Building for events throughout the year. ADJOURNMENT: Sandi Russell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Steve Webber seconded. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Strader, Secretary
Leading the 4-H Way 2015 Indiana 4-H Youth & Adult Congress Saturday, October 3, 2015 8:45 am - 4 pm Indiana State Fairgrounds Recommended attire: Business Casual Agenda: 8:45 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Overview 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Katie Stam 10:30 a.m. Seminar 1: 4-H Science 11:45 a.m. Scholarship Recognition Luncheon 1:45 p.m. Seminar 2: Healthy Living 3:00 p.m. Seminar 3: Citizenship 4:00 p.m. Adjourn. Take what you learned home! Objectives Provide leadership/achievement role models for younger 4-H members Establish significant scholarship opportunities for 4-H members in areas of 4-H program accomplishment Create an incentive program to aid in the retention of Indiana 4-H members in grades 8-12 Establish a state-wide event to strengthen local, county, area, and state 4-H programs and, empower youth for community action Registration Fee: $25.00 Registration Due: September 14, 2015 No limit on # of delegates. Make checks payable to: Indiana 4-H Foundation Contact your County Extension Office for registration information. Special thanks to the sponsors of the youth educational sessions of Indiana 4-H Congress!
Find the of 4-H 2015 North Central Region 4-H Volunteer e-forum Get energized as you network with volunteers, county-based staff and state specialists from the 12 states in the North Central Region! Leave with new ideas you can use to infuse heart into your 4-H programs! Each session is offered twice. The heart of Belonging Learn how to guide youth in developing a list of club or group expectations that accommodates all members, to support youth with special needs, and discover resources to help you in your role as a caring adult. Leave with activities that will help you foster positive behavior, belonging, and inclusion in your club! The heart of Community Volunteers in this session will be prepared to help youth find their voices as they become actively engaged in their communities. The session will include resources and models to incorporate mastery, belonging, generosity, and independence as you include citizenships activities in 4-H settings. October 8, 2015...6:00 p.m. (CT) November 5, 2015...6:00 p.m. (CT) Encouraging the heart of Leadership Young people do not magically become leaders at age 13! Leadership is nurtured from their first 4-H experience. You ll receive tools to help inspire youth of all ages to discover and develop independence and mastery. December 3, 2015...6:00 p.m. (CT) Find the of 4-H at: The Porter County Administration Building To register for the e-forum, contact Joan at joangrott@purdue.edu within one week prior to the program. The 2015 4-H Volunteer e-forum has been developed and provided by the 12 states of the North Central Region.
Indiana 4-H Livestock Volunteer Conference The Indiana 4-H Livestock Volunteer Conference is designed for existing county 4-H volunteers that are involved in livestock that are interested in learning more about designing educational opportunities for 4-H members that are age-appropriate, hands-on and fun. Additionally, learn how to incorporate all three 4-H missions (Science, Citizenship and Healthy Living) into livestock club meetings and workshops. The state fair grooming rule will be updated to include 4-H volunteers that attend this conference. Participants will be able to assist 4-H members from the county in which they are a volunteer. This conference is for current, county-approved 4-H volunteers for the 2015-2016 4-H program year. For lunch and facility purposes, registration is due one week prior to each respective event. Locations Saturday, November 21, 2015 o Marshall County Fairgrounds, 211 W. Walnut Street, Argos, IN 46501 Wednesday, December 9, 2015 o Discovery Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38 th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Saturday, January 23, 2016 o The Jackson County Learning Center, 323 Dupont Drive Seymour, IN 47274 Tentative Schedule (all times are Eastern) 8:00 Registration 9:00 Welcome, purpose, 4-H mission and vision 9:30 4-H policies and procedures, including livestock, purpose 10:15 Importance of positive role models for youth 11:00 Break 11:15 Breakout session Characteristics of youth development 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Importance of increasing agricultural awareness in youth (lunch time speaker) 1:00 Breakout sessions (4 concurrent sessions) Groups A B C 1:00 1:45 1 1 1 1:50 2:30 2 3 4 2:35 3:15 3 4 2 3:15 Break 3:30 4:10 4 2 3 4:10 Wrap up session 4:30 Conference concludes For more information Aaron Fisher, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development aaronfisher@purdue.edu, 765-494-8435 1 Experiential learning 2 Science in 4-H livestock programs 3 Citizenship in 4-H livestock programs 4 Healthy Living in 4-H livestock programs It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.
Indiana 4-H Livestock Volunteer Conference Name County in which you are an approved volunteer Mailing Address Email Phone Gender Female Male Age <20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 >69 Conference Site that you plan to attend Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Marshall County Fairgrounds, Argos, IN Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Discovery Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The Learning Center, Seymour, IN Were you a 4-H member as a youth? Yes No If yes, in what state? How long have you been a 4-H volunteer? What species do you volunteer with? (Check all that apply) Beef Cattle Dairy Cattle Goat Horse & Pony Llama & Alpaca Poultry Rabbit Sheep Swine Have you ever attended a 4-H volunteer training? Yes No If yes, describe Dietary Restrictions? Signature of County 4-H Educator Verifies that the above is an approved and current county 4-H volunteer for the 2015-2016 4-H program year For more information Aaron Fisher 4-H Extension Specialist aaronfisher@purdue.edu 765-494-8435 It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.
Important Dates SEPTEMBER 1... Discovery Trackers... 5:30-6:30 pm... Library Service Center in Chesterton 7... Office Closed Labor Day 7... Washington Wiz Kids... 6:30 pm... Washington Township Elementary School Cafeteria 8... Adult Leaders Executive/General Meeting... 6:30/7:00 pm... Porter County Administration Building Room 307 9... Boone Busters... 7:00 pm... Hebron Elementary Cafeteria 13... Liberty Hot Shots... 2:00 pm... Sunset Hill Park 13... Morgan Sodbusters... 2:00 pm... Morgan Township Fire Station 14... Lakeshore Drifters... 6:30 pm... Hawthorne Park 15... 4-H Council Executive/General Meeting... 6:30/7:00 pm... Porter County Administration Building Room 102A 20... Liberty Sunsetters... 3:00 pm... Valparaiso University Harre Union Building 21... Junior Leaders... 7:00 pm... Expo East Upstairs 25... Portage Positive Peers... 5:00 6:30 pm... Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage OCTOBER 3... Portage Trailblazers... 2:00 4:00 pm... First Baptist Church in Portage 4... Liberty Hot Shots... 2:00 pm... Sunset Hill Park 5... Washington Wiz Kids... 6:30 pm... Washington Township Elementary School Cafeteria 6... Discovery Trackers... 5:30-6:30 pm... Library Service Center in Chesterton 12... Center Homesteaders... 5:00 6:00 pm... The Elks Lodge on Jefferson in Valparaiso 12... Lakeshore Drifters... 6:30 pm... Hawthorne Park 14... Boone Busters... 7:00 pm... Hebron Elementary Cafeteria 18... Liberty Sunsetters... 3:00 pm... Valparaiso University Harre Union Building 19... Junior Leaders... 7:00 pm... Expo East Upstairs 20... 4-H Council Executive Committee... 6:00 pm... Extension Office 30... Portage Positive Peers... 5:00 6:30 pm... Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage NOVEMBER 3... Discovery Trackers... 5:30-6:30 pm... Library Service Center in Chesterton 11... Office Closed Veterans Day 16... Junior Leaders... 7:00 pm... Expo East Upstairs 17... 4-H Council Executive/General Meeting... 6:30/7:00 pm... Porter County Administration Building Room 102A 26... Office Closed Thanksgiving Day 27... Office Closed Day After Thanksgiving 28... 4-H Wreath Sale... 8:00 am 12 Noon... 4-H Building DECEMBER 1... Discovery Trackers... 5:30-6:30 pm... Library Service Center in Chesterton 15... 4-H Council Executive Committee... 6:00 pm... Extension Office 21... Junior Leaders... 7:00 pm... Expo East Upstairs 24... Office Closed Christmas Eve 25... Office Closed Christmas Day FRIEND OF 4-H & ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATIONS Please cast your nomination for the Herbert Casbon Memorial Friend of 4-H Award and the 4-H Alumni Award. The Casbon Friend of 4-H Award is given to an adult supporter of 4-H who has never been a 4-H member. I nominate the following person(s) The Alumni Award goes to a volunteer and supporter of the 4-H program who is a former 4-H member. I nominate the following person(s) Please return form to the Extension Office no later than September 15th.
PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Porter County 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 301 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Phone: (219) 465-3555 Fax: (219) 464-8976 www.extension.purdue.edu/porter facebook.com/portercounty4h twitter.com/portercounty4h Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Thanks to Kankakee Valley REMC for sponsoring plaques for our 10-year members!