Winter 2015 Edition 4-H Super Saturday - Ottawa · 4-H Super Saturday Come join us for the biggest...

4-H Super Saturday Schedule

10:00am Registration/Exhibits Open

10:10am Welcome!

10:15am Session 1

11:15am Break/Visit Exhibits

11:30am Session 2

12:30pm Break/Grab to-go Lunch

12:40pm Recognition of Tenured Volunteers;

Youth Awards; Door Prizes

1:00pm Packets Distributed

Ottawa County 4-H Family Newsletter Winter 2015 Edition

OSU EXTENSION OTTAWA COUNTY

4-H Super Saturday Come join us for the biggest event of the new year, 4-H Super Saturday! We

want our 4-H families to have first hand knowledge of what is new for the 2016 4-H

year! This event will be held on Saturday, January 23rd from 10am to 1pm at St.

John’s Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor and it will help kick off the 2016 4-H year.

Families and individuals who come out to the 4-H Super Saturday event will be

able to see educational displays developed around different projects, as well as other

opportunities that 4-H members, families, and volunteers can participate in. There will

also be recognition of Tenured 4-H Volunteers and several 4-H Youth.

During the event, there will be two different breakout sessions that you will be

able to attend (further details on page 6). These sessions have numerous different

topics to choose from and you can read all of the descriptions in the back of the

newsletter. Because of the popular demand, we will be offering a Quality Assurance

Training during Super Saturday again this year.

Besides learning all the new information about 4-H in 2016, the first 200 people

will receive a 4-H memento. Lunch will also be provided to all in attendance.

This event is free to all 4-H Volunteers, families and other potential members.

Registration for this event is due by Wednesday, January 20th by calling the OSU

Extension Office at 419-898-3631.

Listed below is the agenda for the day. If you have any other questions, please

feel free to give us a call! We are really excited for this event and cannot wait to see

what 4-H can do for you in 2016!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Ohio 4-H Conference….. Page 2

2014 4-H Camp………… Page 3

Super Saturday…..…….. Page 6

Jan-Mar Calendar……… Page 8

4-H STAFF Kathy Booher 4-H Educator

[email protected]

Melissa Wright 4-H Program Assistant

[email protected]

College Scholarships

Winter 2016 OTTAWA COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER

The 2016 Ohio 4-H Conference will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

This event is designed to bring together 4-H volunteers and teens from across the State of Ohio. The objective of this event

is to learn together and from each other in order to improve our abilities to deliver the Ohio 4-H Program to its members.

We truly believe that these educational selections offer something for everyone, and have the ability to satisfy every taste

and need. There will be nearly 150 sessions with varying topics to choose from. If you are interested in attending, please

return the registration form to the Extension Office by Monday, February 1st. Registration fees will be paid for by the

Ottawa County 4-H Committee.

Seniors in high school are busy looking

ahead and making plans for their future. If

college is something that is in the plans of

these seniors, we have something that will

help them.

The following scholarships are available to 4-H members

in our county: • 4-H Advisory Committee sponsors two $500 scholarships

• 4-H Endowment Committee sponsors two scholarships, one

for $1000 and one for $500

• Jr. Leadership Club sponsors two scholarships, one for $750

and one for $500

• Carteens sponsors two $250 scholarships

• 4-H Horse Advisory sponsors two $250 scholarships

• Ottawa County Agriculture Community Breakfast Committee

offers two $250 scholarships.

Applications will be posted on February 1st on our

website; www.ottawa.osu.edu. We strongly encourage

seniors in high school to complete them. Please be aware

of the criteria and the deadline for applications is March 1!

If you have any questions, let us know. Good luck!

Ohio 4-H Week

The 2016 Ohio 4-H Week will

be observed statewide,

March 6 - 12. We encourage

you to show your 4-H pride by

showcasing and showing

individuals your pins,

projects, awards and t-shirts.

4-H promotional supplies are

available to display in your

school or community. If you

are interested, please contact

the Extension Office.

2016 Ottawa County Junior

Leadership Tanzania Project Cup

For the past seven years, Ottawa County Junior Leadership

has enjoyed a relationship with people who live in Tanzania

Our initial contact was an effort to learn about the culture, and

aid in the reduction of malaria related deaths through helping

provide bed nets. In the following years we have continued to

learn and share with our friends.

Tanzania is in the process of opening its first

women's and children's hospital. While donations have built

the facilities, there are continuing needs. Comfort items such

as small stuffed toys and necessities such as diapers and

feminine pads are all in short supply.

Junior Leadership is conducting a challenge for area schools.

We invite each school to collect new small stuffed toys to ship

to the children’s hospital. The school with the largest volume

of toys will be awarded the “2016 Ottawa County Junior

Leadership Tanzania Project Cup.” Collection will run from

February 3rd through March 4th. The children who are in the

hospital have few comfort items so a small stuffed toy goes a

long way toward making them feel loved and safe.

There is also a need for diapers and feminine hygiene

products. Washable cotton can be used to make these items.

Our good fortune obtained a large supply of new t-shirts from

the Ottawa County Relay for life, which can be sewn into the

necessary items. We are in need of people who are willing to

cut out and sew the shirts into useable form.

If you are interested in assisting in either of these projects, you

can contact Tom Wilhelm at [email protected] or see him

on Super Saturday.

mailto:[email protected]

Even with the winter cold weather, it is not to early to be thinking

about all those camps that our children want to attend! What a

better way to warm up then to the memories from the past

summer 4-H camps that your children attended!

The following dates have been set for the 2016 Cloverbud and

Junior Camps:

Cloverbud Camp Volunteers Our Cloverbud Camp has had huge success over the past few years and continues to grow! Last year we

had approximately 50 campers at Camp Sabroske for 2 fun-filled days!

We are looking for adult volunteers to help with our Cloverbud Camp, including anyone who is a lifeguard.

You can volunteer for either one day or both days. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly

appreciated. The 2016 Cloverbud Camp is scheduled for June 9 & 10 at Camp Sabroske in Oak Harbor.

Our Cloverbud Counselors train February through June. As a Cloverbud Staff member you are

encouraged to attend trainings, but not required.

For more information, or if you are interested in helping with Cloverbud Camp, please contact Melissa at

the Extension Office at 419-898-3631.


Think warm - think 4-H Camp!

Cloverbud Camp will be June 9

& 10 at Camp Sabroske in Oak

Harbor. This is a day camp with

hours being 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The fee for this camp will be $40

for 2 days.

4-H Junior Camp will be June 20-

24 on Kelleys Island with a fee of

$175.

The registration forms will be

available for these camps in April.

We will NOT be sponsoring a

Camper Roundup this year,

however registration forms turned

in by May 15th will pay an Early

Bird fee of $165.

Camp Corner WELCOME In December 2015, the

Ottawa County Extension

office welcomed Melissa

Wright, the new 4-H

Program Assistant, to the

team.

Melissa previously worked

as a program coordinator

& summer camp director

for the Muscular

Dystrophy Association. As

we kick-off the new year,

she is excited to get

started with the School

Enrichment Program and

summer camp planning!

Melissa grew up in Toledo

and recently returned to

the area after living in

Southeast Ohio for 6

years. She now lives in

Oak Harbor with her

husband and two children.

Need ideas for self-determined projects:

If you're a 4-H member with a great project idea of your own or someone who's ready to go

beyond a current project book, consider doing a self-determined project. Use the Self-

Determined Project Guide to describe your project, set goals, and record your activities.

Self-Determined projects may be repeated if new areas of interest, learning experiences, and

leadership/citizenship activities are selected. Don't forget, a completed Self-Determined Project

Guide is required for each self-determined project.

Not sure what topic to explore? You can get some great ideas by reviewing the Idea Starters

below.

Idea Starters Each Idea Starter is written as an open invitation to explore a new or innovative topic as a Self-

Determined Project. This growing list of Idea Starters provides a timely and exciting variety of

non-traditional 4-H topics. There is something for everyone! Don’t forget, every Idea Starter

must be used with the Self-Determined Project Guide.

• 365.01 Astronomy

• 365.02 Model Railroading

• 365.03 Weather

• 365.04 Clowning

• 365.05 Rocks, Minerals & Fossils

• 365.06 American Sign Language

• 365.07 Computers

• 365.08 Discovering Genetics

• 365.09 Canoeing

• 365.10 Local Foods: Does it Matter What You Eat?

• 365.11 Camp Counseling

• 365.12 Miniature Gardens

• 365.13 Reptiles & Amphibians

• 365.14 Climate Change

• 365.16 Viruses, Bacteria & Fungi, Oh My! (Plant Pathology)

• 365.17 Babysitting

• 365.18 Ways of Knowing Water

• 365.19 The Work World is Calling….Are You Ready?

• 365.21 Skateboarding

• 365.22 Pigeons

• 365.23 Native American Artifacts: Arrowheads

• 365.24 Shale Gas Extraction

• 365.25 Flower Gardening

• 365.29 Field to Faucet: What Determines Water Quality

Ohio 4-H

Ambassadors

Ohio 4-H Ambassadors are the

youth spokespersons for Ohio

4-H. Each year outstanding 4-H

teens (freshman, sophomore,

junior or senior) who

demonstrate excellence in 4-H

achievement, citizenship, and

leadership earn invitations to

become Ohio 4-H

Ambassadors.

Being a 4-H Ambassador is both

an honor and a responsibility.

Ambassadors serve as

speakers, emcees, program

facilitators, hosts or hostesses,

committee members, and in

many other youth leadership

roles for 4-H and Extension

programs and events throughout

the state. Ohio 4-H

Ambassadors are also

tremendous role models who

maintain the highest standards

of excellence as they fulfill their

4-H pledge commitments of

clear thinking, great loyalty,

large service, and better living to

make the best better in their

clubs, communities, country,

and world.

Completed applications are

due to Ottawa County

Extension by Jan. 14, 2016.

Applications are available at:

www.ohio4h.org/4-h-

youth/teens/4-h-ambassadors

Buckeye Leadership Workshop welcomes those interested in

developing or improving their recreational leadership skills.

Participants will learn exciting new leadership skills, participate in

craft workshops, and build communication and social skills.

This year the BLW is a 5-day seminar that will be held March 30 –

April 3 in Ashley, Ohio. The cost is $350 (with the 4-H Advisory

Committee paying 2/3’s to first time attendees) if paid by February

29th or $375 after February 18th.

4-H members who are 15 years old (or a freshman in high school)

or older (including adults!) are encouraged to attend.

Call the office for more information or visit:

www.buckeyeleadership.com


Roles and Responsibilities of Ohio 4-H Teen Council Members

include:

- Provide leadership and service for strengthening and expanding

Ohio 4-H teen programming

- Recommend policy and direction for Ohio 4-H teen programs and

opportunities.

- Identify and accomplish at least one major Teen Council

goal/project per year to strengthen and expand Ohio 4-H Teen

Programs. Other responsibilities as determined by the group

with their advisors.

Deadline for applications is in July. Find more information about this

on www.ohio4h.org/4-h-youth/teens/teen-council

Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council

The Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council is

a statewide group of outstanding 4-H

teens and young 4-H alumni, ages 15 -

21 as of 1/1/16, selected to provide a

youth stakeholder perspective in the

planning, implementation, and

evaluation of Ohio 4-H programming.

Project Central is an easy way for 4-H members and project helpers to preview Ohio 4-H project books and resources.

Take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences.

Using Project Central is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4…


New website to assist in

4-H project selection

❶ Use three different options to

SEARCH for projects and resources.

❷ FIND what you are looking for

and click the arrows next to each

header to sort information.

❸ Select a project or resource to

LEARN about the publication.

Preview sample pages and view

other users' feedback.

❹ RATE the publication and add

your own feedback!

Visit Project Central today to find projects that interest you

or to rate and leave comments about ones you already

know about. http://projectcentral.ohio4h.org

http://projectcentral.ohio4h.org/

OHIO 4-H statewide programs

Cloverbot challenge

The Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge occurs

in May and gives 4-H Cloverbuds the

opportunity to work cooperatively in teams

to problem-solve using STEM skills. A new

theme is selected each year and teams

research a topic, build a working model of

their solution to the Challenge issue and

create a poster to illustrate their findings.

Visit

ohio4h.org/families/cloverbuds/cloverbot-

challenge for more information.

Dog Achievement Program

In this non-competitive program, 4-H

members have fun, learn more about dogs,

and earn certificates and pins by

completing categories of achievement

such as basic training, exercise, and health

and safety. Visit available at

ohio4h.org/DAP for more information.

Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Action! The Ohio 4-H Film

Fest, which takes place in April, is your

opportunity to learn the creative skills it

takes to produce a short film. Consider

making this the basis of a self-determined

project. Visit ohio4h.org/filmfest for more

information.

PetPALS

4-H PetPALS (People and Animals Linking

Successfully) is an intergenerational 4-H

project connecting youth and their pets

with senior adults in various healthcare

facilities. Members learn to select,

socialize, and train appropriate pets to

participate in animal-assisted activities.

Visit 4hpetpals.osu.edu for more

information.

Cloverbot challenge

4-H Science Saturdays help kids explore

science topics by connecting them with

scientists and researchers at The Ohio

State University who do cool science stuff

everyday! Designed for kids in grades 3-6

who want to discover new things and learn

by doing, the program runs from 9:30-

11:30a.m. on selected Saturdays during the

school year at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm

Bureau 4-H Center. Visit

ohio4h.org/science for more information.

Cloverbot challenge

State 4-H Fashion Board members are

selected from across the state to assist in

conducting the OhioState 4-H Fashion

Revue, assist with educational

programming efforts related to textiles and

clothing, and serve as advocates for Ohio’s

4-H textiles and clothing projects and

programs. To learn more please visit

ohio4h.org/4-h-youth/teens or contact

Cindy Shuster at [email protected].


Sr. Fair Board Roundtable–

Executive Board of the Sr. Fair Board

Want to hear how you can help with the

Ottawa County Fair? Have ideas for

events and activities? How about an

interest in sponsoring an event? Then this is

the session for you. Come and participate

in roundtable discussions to help with the

2014 Ottawa County Fair as they celebrate

their 50th Anniversary!

Livestock Quality Assurance–

Noah Niederhouse

The Ohio Livestock Show Reform Act was

passed in 1996 by the Ohio Legislature

which includes a requirement than junior

fair livestock exhibitors complete a

livestock quality assurance program.

Quality Assurance helps youth livestock

exhibitors understand that they are

producing a food product, teaches the 10

Good Production Practices (GPP’s) so

exhibitors can evaluate their production

practices and identify areas where they

can improve and make exhibitors

confident that they are producing safe,

wholesome food products for consumers.

Policy 1.50 - Kathy Booher

(Required for all 4-H Volunteers)

Annual training on recognizing and preventing child abuse

and neglect, including procedures for reporting child abuse

and neglect is required.

4-H Carteens

4-H Carteens Teen Instructors

The Ohio 4-H CARTEENS Program is a traffic safety

education program for first time juvenile offenders. One

unique aspect of the CARTEENS Program is that teens serve

as the instructors and curriculum planners for the CARTEENS

sessions. Come and participate in some of the program

activities and learn how you can become involved.

Cloverbud Basics

Melissa Wright

All 4-H advisors, and especially Cloverbud advisors, need to

understand the “why” of the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Program to

answer these questions. This session will cover the basics of

Cloverbuds for new volunteers. It will also provide a review

for experienced advisors and allow them to share their

experiences with beginning Cloverbud advisors.

Off to a Good Start

Jr. Fair Livestock Superintendents

New to a livestock project? Need some advise on how to go

about purchasing, selecting and raising your new animal

properly? We want you to be successful with your livestock

project so let us help you get off to a good start.

So your want to be a 4-H Club Officer?

4-H Jr. Leadership

Want to know what will make you successful as a 4-H club

officer? Learn from our 4-H Jr. Leaders what you will need to

do to prepare to take on the role and responsibilities of club

officer. You will receive a resource packet to assist you in

pursuing a leadership position within your club.

New 4-H Family Orientation

Angie Rahm & Rhonda Mahaney

This session will help guide you and your family as you

experience the Ottawa County 4-H Program. Learn the facts,

lingo and receive a handbook that will assist you and your

family as you make the step into the world of 4-H.

Breakout Session 2 | 11:30 a.m.

Breakout Session 1 | 10:15 a.m.

4-H Super Saturday

10:00am- 1:00pm

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Oak Harbor

January 23, 2015

Policy 1.50

Kathy Booher

(Required for all 4-H Volunteers)

Required for all 4-H Volunteers—Annual training on

recognizing and preventing child abuse and neglect, including

procedures to be used for reporting child abuse and neglect

is required.

Livestock Quality Assurance

Noah Neiderhouse

The Ohio Livestock Show Reform Act was passed in 1996 by

the Ohio Legislature which includes a requirement that junior

fair livestock exhibitors complete a livestock quality

assurance program. Quality Assurance helps youth livestock

exhibitors understand that they are producing a food product

and teaches the 10 Good Production Practices (GPP’s).

Teambuilding

Molly Hansen

Whether it is in your family, club , school, or work, everyone is

a part of a team. Find out the strategies to make the team

successful in their goals they have set. Basic teambuilding kit

provided to each participant (Limited to 25 participants and

must be an older teen or adult.)

Sr. Fair Board Roundtable

Executive Board of the St. Fair Board

Want to hear how you can help with the Ottawa County Fair?

Have ideas for events/activities? Interested in sponsoring an

event? Then this is the session for you! Come and

participate in roundtable discussions to help with the 2016

Ottawa County Fair!

New in 2016

Alex Wilhelm

So many project and so little time! It has become more

important to offer project-based workshops to meet the needs

of youth who may have limited means and/or time for long

term club involvement. Come and find out what will be

offered in 2016.

Advisors Panel

Tom Wilhelm

Have the opportunity to ask questions to 3-4 advisors about

club related topics. This will give other attendee volunteers

the chance to hear what other clubs are doing. Opportunity

to hear their issues, concerns, the things that are going well,

fundraising ideas, meeting agendas, service learning, etc.

Sr. Fair Board Roundtable–

Executive Board of the Sr. Fair Board

Want to hear how you can help with the

Ottawa County Fair? Have ideas for

events and activities? How about an

interest in sponsoring an event? Then this is

the session for you. Come and participate

in roundtable discussions to help with the

2014 Ottawa County Fair as they celebrate

their 50th Anniversary!

Livestock Quality Assurance–

Noah Niederhouse

The Ohio Livestock Show Reform Act was

passed in 1996 by the Ohio Legislature

which includes a requirement than junior

fair livestock exhibitors complete a

livestock quality assurance program.

Quality Assurance helps youth livestock

exhibitors understand that they are

producing a food product, teaches the 10

Good Production Practices (GPP’s) so

exhibitors can evaluate their production

practices and identify areas where they

can improve and make exhibitors

confident that they are producing safe,

wholesome food products for consumers.

Super Bowl Looking for a lunch idea for the

XLIX Super Bowl game this year? Order subs for the family! Deadline: January 23

Turkey | Turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato Roast Beef | Roast beef, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato BLT | Bacon, lettuce, tomato Ham | Ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato Veggie | Provolone cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato

Name ___________________________ Phone _____________________________ Check one: _____ Delivery (only available to those in the Oak Harbor area) Address: _______________________________________________ _____ Pick up: OSU Extension Office: 240 West Lake Street, Oak Harbor on Saturday, January 31 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Add Ons/Extras (add 50¢ per item): tomato, lettuce, cheese, cucumber, avocado spread, bacon, ham, turkey, roast beef

All profits go towards the Junior Leadership 4-H Club Sub Type / Bread (wheat or white)

Quantity X Price Add Ons

(50¢ each) Total $

Don’t want the following items

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

Example: Turkey on white 1

X $5.00 Extra cheese & Extra tomato

$6.00 No Lettuce

Total # of subs:

Total $ Amount:


XLIX Super Bowl game this year? Order subs for the family! Deadline: January 23

Turkey | Turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato Roast Beef | Roast beef, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato BLT | Bacon, lettuce, tomato Ham | Ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato Veggie | Provolone cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato

Name ___________________________ Phone _____________________________ Check one: _____ Delivery (only available to those in the Oak Harbor area) Address: _______________________________________________ _____ Pick up: OSU Extension Office: 240 West Lake Street, Oak Harbor on Saturday, January 31 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Add Ons/Extras (add 50¢ per item): tomato, lettuce, cheese, cucumber, avocado spread, bacon, ham, turkey, roast beef

All profits go towards the Junior Leadership 4-H Club Sub Type / Bread (wheat or white)

Quantity X Price Add Ons

(50¢ each) Total $

Don’t want the following items

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

Example: Turkey on white 1

X $5.00 Extra cheese & Extra tomato

$6.00 No Lettuce

Total # of subs:

Total $ Amount:


XLIX Super Bowl game this year?

Order subs for the family! Deadline: January 29 All profits go towards the Junior Leadership Club.

Turkey | Turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato Roast Beef | Roast beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato BLT | Bacon, lettuce, tomato Ham | Ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato Veggie | Cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato Italian | Salami, pepperoni, ham, cheese

Name ___________________________ Phone _____________________________ Check one: _____ Delivery (only available to those in the Oak Harbor area) Address: ____________________________________________ _____ Pick up: OSU Extension Office: 240 West Lake Street, Oak Harbor on Friday, February 5th from 6 – 8 p.m.

Add Ons/Extras (add 50¢ per item): bacon, ham, turkey, roast beef, salami, pepperoni, avocado spread, tomato, lettuce, cheese, cucumber.

Sub Type / Bread:

wheat or white Quantity X Price Cheese: provolone or cheddar Total $

Don’t want the

Following items

Example: Turkey on white 1 X $5.00 Provolone $5.00 No Lettuce | Extra cheese

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

X $5.00

Total # of subs: Total $ Amount:

March Calendar Date Event Time Location

March 1: 4-H Horse Advisory 6:30 p.m. Extension Office

March 1: Shooting Sports 6 – 8 p.m. Camp Perry Indoor Rifle Range

March 3: Shooting Sports 6 - 8 p.m. Camp Perry Indoor Rifle Range

March 4 – 5: Camp Counselor Retreat 4 p.m. Camp Perry Clubhouse

March 7: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension Office


March 10: Shooting Sports 6 – 8 p.m. Camp Perry Indoor Rifle Range

March 12: Ohio Volunteer Conference/Teen Conference Columbus Convention Center


March 15: 4-H Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. Extension Office


March 22: Shooting Sports 6 - 8 p.m. Camp Perry Rifle Range



March 30: 4-H Carteens 6:30 p.m. Extension Office



January Calendar Date Event Time Location

January 4: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension Office

January 12: Shooting Sports 6 - 8 p.m. Camp Perry Indoor Rifle Range


January 18: Martin Luther King Day Office Closed

January 20: 4-H Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. Extension Office



January 23: 4-H Super Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Johns Lutheran Church (Oak Harbor)

January 25: Extension Advisory Co. 8:00 a.m. Extension Office


January 27: 4-H Carteens 6:30 p.m. Extension Office

January 28: Shooting Sports 6 – 8 p.m. Camp Perry Indoor Rifle Range

January 30: Financial Summary’s due 4:30 p.m. Extension Office

February Calendar Date Event Time Location

February 1: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension Office

February 2: Shooting Sports 6 - 8 p.m. Camp Perry Indoor Rifle Range




February 12 - 14: 4-H Awareness Team Visits Ottawa County 3rd Grade Classrooms

February 18: Camp Counselor Training 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Extension Office

February 16: 4-H Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. Extension Office






CLOVERBUD CONNECTIONS

Teaching Respect By Joyce Shriner, 4-H Youth Development Educator/CED, Hocking County (OSU Extension)

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, the word respect means: “to feel or show honor

or esteem for; to show consideration for; avoid intruding upon or interfering with; to concern;

relate to.” Showing respect is related to being polite and having good manners. At a very early

age children can learn to show respect as they learn manners. Learning to say “please” and

“thank you” are examples. Parents are the first to teach children to show respect. 4-H

Cloverbud volunteers can reinforce the early learning by modeling and reminding Cloverbuds of

proper behavior.

All 4-H Cloverbud lessons can include positive messages that teach Cloverbuds how to show

respect. For example, a flag or patriotic lesson could include practice standing at attention and

placing one’s right hand over their heart when the flag passes by during a parade or during the

singing of the National Anthem. Snack time could include reminders about chewing food quietly

with one’s mouth closed and not double dipping.

Other reminders that will help Cloverbuds learn to show respect include:

Be on time.

Wipe one’s shoes before entering a home or building. Remove muddy footwear.

Cover a cough or sneeze.

Wash hands before meals.

Listen while others are speaking.

Hold a door for someone who is carrying lots of packages.

Write a thank you note to show appreciation.

Whisper when it is appropriate (house of worship, restaurants, library, movie theatre) and not

when it is inappropriate (in a small group).

Learn what to say when you accidentally bump someone – “Excuse me;” you accidentally

hurt someone or make a mistake – “I’m sorry;” you could hear what was said “I beg your

pardon.”

Pick up after oneself at home and at school.

Do chores without complaining.

Be nice and getting along well with others by showing respect makes life easier and happier.


We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and financial support of our local county commissioners.

We appreciate their input and participation in our programming efforts.

Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to

clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status,

military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws

and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director,

Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership.

TDD/TTY - 1-800-750-0750

Ohio State University Extension

Ottawa County

240 W. Lake Street Unit C

Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449

www.ottawa.osu.edu

Phone: 419-898-3631

Fax: 419-898-3232

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