Author: Kendall, Jean A.

Allen County 4-H Newsletter

July and Aug. 2025

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Purdue Extension - Allen County
4001 Crescent Avenue
Fort Wayne IN 46815
260.481.6826

Allen County Staff

Rebecca Doehrman
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
rcclay@purdue.edu

Erin McBain
4-H Admin Assistant
emcbain@purdue.edu

We hope everyone is recovering and taking some time for themselves after the county fair. We had around 1,800 exhibit hall projects and 850 animals! We were excited to see all of the hard work our 4-Hers put into their projects this year.
Some of you are preparing for the state fair! You can find directions for project drop off and pick up in the following pages. For everyone else, it is hard to believe it is over. Now it’s time to prepare for next year! As a reminder, 4-H Enrollment for 2026 will be opening up on October 1! Get signed up early so you can stay up to date on everything happening! Also, you can start on your projects for next year now!
Don’t miss our Junior Leader Back to School Brunch Fundraiser on August 24th! We will be serving brunch at the fairgrounds from 10 am to 1 pm. Adults $10 and Children $5. Come out and support our Junior Leaders who will be preparing the food!
We would appreciate any feedback you have for us from fair. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/nvjFag8A1JCiXRcF8
Last, we would like to thank everyone who stepped up before, during and after the County Fair to help. It was greatly appreciated and we could not have done it without your help. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and passion for this program. You are making a huge difference in the lives of our 4-Hers! THANK YOU!
All the best, Rebecca, Stephenie, and Erin

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News for Everyone

Projects selected for State Fair
Letters were handed out during the awards ceremony at fair. If you missed the letter, we will be emailing them out again this week. For all projects except garden and foods, please drop your projects off to the extension office between July 21-25 from 8am to 4:30 pm. If you have a very large, heavy, or fragile exhibit, we ask that you transport it yourself. For cakes, models, floriculture, and other fragile exhibits, please feel free to package your project appropriately for transportation. If you have questions please reach out. The vehicle will be leaving at 9 am on July 28th.
Food and garden items can be dropped off to the office July 31st and August 1 during business hours and then on the 3rd between 4 and 6 pm. Canned, frozen, and preserved items can be dropped off the week prior but we recommend fresh products be dropped off morning of. If you plan to drop off on the 4th, please make sure you are here before 9:30 am!!! Please make sure a recipe card is attached. Rebecca will provide coolers for food items. If you plan to take your own food or garden project please email Rebecca. We will need to send you a parking pass.
*Please read the rules for your specific project to ensure all necessary sheets and components are attached. For example, if you completed a sewing project, you will need to attach a skills card. Failure to do so will result in points being deducted. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to the office.
All projects will be picked up on August 18th. You may come to the office starting August 19th to pick up your ribbons and projects. Please pick up all projects by August 29th!

State fair tickets
We have received state fair tickets in the office. Youth will have priority and will receive 2 tickets if they have a state fair entry. All approved adult volunteers are eligible for 1 ticket. Tickets can be picked up at the Extension Office During Business Hours.
Thank your SponsorS!
Please be sure to thank your sponsors and let them know you truly appreciate their support. If you lost the sticker with the donor, please reach out. We do expect a thank you note for each award you received during fair. Thank you!

4-H Board Members Needed
If you are interested in running for a position on the 4-H board during the Fall Annual Meeting in December, please contact the Extension Office to indicate your interest, or get more information.
The 4-H Board consists of 18 Members, with 3 of those being appointed Youth, who meet 12 times a year to oversee the 4-H program in Allen County. We are looking for adults and youth to join the board as there will be numerous openings. Please note that you need to be an approved 4-H volunteer to serve on the board.
For current members: To be a voting member for 2024-2025 you need to complete your training on 4-H online before October 7th. Thank you.

LIVESTOCK INFORMATION

State Fair Entry Books and Information
The 2025 Indiana State Fair Entry Books have been posted here: https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/livestock-new/4-h-competitions-entry-information Please refer to the book for information regarding participation at the state fair.
Please make sure you take a physical copy of your QLC or YQCA certificate to check in. If you need another copy of your QLC certificate, please email Rebecca.
Also, please watch your emails as state has made changes to grooming assistance, premiums, and other livestock related items. Please email if you have questions.

2025 Allen County Livestock Executive Committees
Listed below are your executive committee members for each specie. If you feel that I missed someone please reach out at rcclay@purdue.edu. If you would still like to be on a committee, except swine, please email me and I will send an application to you. Thank you.

Beef
Ryan Ott
Dairy
Cindy Berning
Melissa Berning
Dairy Beef
Youth-Kyleigh Cripps
Olivia Clark
Steve Clark
Dairy Goat
Beth Wood
Amy Kenseth
Tate Bonin

Dog
Cody Brake
Grace Johnson
Sarah Kuntz
Meat Goat
Roger Clark
LJ Freed
Jill Bonin
Llama
Rita Simmons
Deb Roth
Youth-Cash Robinson Stewart
Poultry
None yet

Rabbit
Mindy Flesher
Jennifer Malcolm
Heather Brown
Sheep
Robert Reider
Swine
Liz Chaffee
Amy DeBolt
Ryan Harrell
Greg Kneubuhler

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

August 2025
July 31-Aug 1 Drop off Foods projects for State Fair @CEO
3 Drop of Foods projects for SF-4—6 pm @CEO
Awards Committee (look for email)
Curriculum Committee (look for email)
Exhibit Committee (look for email)
Shooting Sports Fall Planning (look for email)
19– 29 Pick up State Fair Projects, 8 am-4:30 pm @ CEO
19 Horse & Pony Leader Meeting 7-9 pm @CEO
24-Junior Leaders Breakfast Brunch Fundraiser @FG 10 am—1 pm (No meeting in July!!!)
September 2025
1 Extension Office Closed—Labor Day
2 4-H Board Meeting 7pm @CEO
16 Horse & Pony Leaders 7-9 pm @CEO
30 Junior Leader Meeting 6-8pm @CEO

July 2025
4 Extension Office Closed-4th of July 15 Horse and Pony Leader Meeting 7-9 pm @CEO
21-25 State fair project drop off 8 am– 4:30 pm @CEO (all projects except food and garden)

2025 Indiana State Fair
August 1—17

CEO = County Extension Office
FG’s = Fairgrounds
Subject to Change

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
2025
SHOWMAN OF SHOWMEN
Holly Howard-winner
Kyleigh Cripps
Kaydance Cripps
Kreigh Emenhiser
Hailey King
Landen King
Merek Malcolm
Ava Scheiderer
Logan Young

Follow us on Facebook We share pictures, important information, and workshop flyers on our page! Allen County Indiana 4-H: https://www.facebook.com/AllenCounty4H
Have photos to share from the fair? We would love to see them! Please feel free to email Stephenie, Erin, or Rebecca with a few of your favorites!