Hamilton County Extension

The Horizon is Clear!

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Written by Tony Staubach, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development

It is my honor and privilege to make an exciting announcement. After several months of hard work we have selected the first nine members of our Hamilton County 4-H Advisory Committee. This group will advise OSU Extension in managing Hamilton County 4-H Youth Development. This group has agreed to take on the task of prioritizing, developing resources and spreading the message of 4-H.

It is with great excitement that I introduce you to:
Heather Alden, Rachel Earich, Lindsay Horlander, Hope Johnson, Kris Mason, Nancy Nally, Lou Schindler, Bruce Tumlin, Anna Tumlin.

These nine exceptional leaders will serve each for three years on this new advisory committee with an option to carry on for up to three terms.

The first task on their docket is to establish a cooperative vision and strategic plan for Hamilton County 4-H. Once that task is completed, they will begin working on developing the programs and events necessary to carry out the shared vision.

In addition, this group will be responsible for raising and managing funds for Hamilton County 4-H in cooperation with The Ohio State University and the Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development.

Please join me in thanking these individuals for taking on this task and congratulate them on their selection to this powerful team.

Thanks,
Tony Staubach

Events: Check out our Hamilton County 4-H 2020 Calendar Here!

Partner Highlights:
Ohio Invention Convention: Teacher and Facilitator Training on February, 11, 2020- Leveraging the expertise of the Ohio Invention League, STEMIE (STEM + Invention + Entrepreneurship) education prepares students for the needs of the 21st-century economy, creating critical thinkers and problem solvers and empowering a new generation of innovators.

Participants will learn tools, skills, and lessons aligned to standards (NGSS and Common Core) that will enable students to think critically and creatively, to analyze problems, ask questions, to collaborate with peers and make real-world connections. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowering-innovators-with-invention-convention-registration-81875514869

Green Industry Conference: The Tri-State Green Industry Conference is a collaborative effort between Ohio State University Extension, Purdue Extension, University of Kentucky Extension, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Boone County Arboretum, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Keynote Speaker – Theresa Culley, University of Cincinnati, Professor, Biological Sciences

Registration & Program Details at: http://go.osu.edu/2020GIC

Hubbard: Have lunch with Dr. Jessica Brissey, DVM and Barbie Casey, M.S. Ruminant Nutritionist and learn about caring for your goats and sheep. Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 11:00AM - Noon. At LaRosa's Pizza 21 Lynn Ave. Oxford, OH 45056. RSVP to Barbie Casey by Tuesday January 14, 2020. 937-638-1832 or barbara.casey@hubbardfeeds.com

Hamilton County Community Fair Association: On Sunday, January 12, 2020 4-H volunteers, members and supporters gathered for the annual Hamilton County 4-H Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of the 4-H youth. Presented by the Hamilton County Community Fair Association at Miami Whitewater United Methodist Church the event was hosted by OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Tony Staubach. Dinner was donated by the Hamilton County 4-H families. The highlight of the meal was the farm fresh, locally sourced chicken by the Roell and Tumlin families. Together they cared for 70+ chicks that 4-H members hatched at the Hamilton County Community Fair and the Harvest Home Fair. Read More.

The Power of 4-H:
Check out the newest “Two Minutes with Tony- Walk On.”

Is there anything more powerful than looking in the mirror and telling yourself that you are worthy. At this time of the year when the sun shines a little less brightly, when the fluctuating weather patterns can wear on your patience, take a moment to breathe and tell yourself you are worthy. Worthy of love, worthy of affection and worthy of good things to come. Enroll or Volunteer for 4-H today. https://hamilton.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development

Chick Quest:
It’s that time of the year. Classroom Teachers can sign up for ChickQuest. This year we are asking for a $25 donation (or whatever you can afford) to support the program payable by cash, Credit Card or Check to OSU Extension, Hamilton County. The basic kit includes, eggs, incubator, teacher manual, a cardboard brooder box, and a light. Workbooks for students cost $5 each or $50 for 25 books.

Eggs will go out the first Wednesday of each month beginning in February and continuing through April.

To learn more or to sign up click here.

Donate: Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Nancy and Colonel David Bull, we can enhance the impact of the 4-H program for generations of youth to come through the establishment of an endowment to be used exclusively for 4-H programming in Hamilton County. Nancy and David Bull have a deep sense of the community of philanthropy. They would like to leverage their gift of $50,000, half the amount needed to fund the $100,000 endowment, as a challenge gift to other donors who are interested in establishing support of Hamilton County 4-H. Their gift will match dollar-for- dollar to the first $50,000 raised to establish the Hamilton County 4-H Endowment. To donate click here.

Special Thanks:
-The Hamilton County Commissioners and Hamilton County for their continued support of Hamilton County 4-H and OSU Extension, Hamilton County.

-The Hamilton County Community Fair Association for presenting this year’s Hamilton County 4-H Awards Banquet.

-The Ohio 4-H Foundation for funding our soon to be announced Leaders in Training Program.

-Tractor Supply Company for their ongoing support of camp and leadership development in Hamilton County.

-All of the Hamilton County 4-H Volunteers who had a combined in-kind value of $85,000 in 2019.