4-H Enrollment begins Oct. 1
https://v2.4honline.com [control + click]
If you have questions, call the office at 812-926-1189 or email ebeiers@purdue.edu.

October/November, 2024

4-H Connection
Dear 4-H Family,
The new 4-H year began October 1 and I want to thank the 34 youth members, 10 Cloverbuds and 9 Volunteers enrolled in 4-H Online. If you have not enrolled in 4-H Online yet, please take a few moments to complete.
As the 4-H year starts, start thinking about what projects you would like to try this year. There are suggestions under Clover Corner. It might be fun to try a totally new project! The 2024 Handbook is a good place to review exhibit guidelines. The 2025 Handbook will be available late this year with just a few project guideline changes.
If you have suggestions or requests for workshops, programs or events for this year, NOW is the time to reach out. This is your program, and I need to hear from you about what you want or need.
Corey Rudolf will be stepping up to help Scott Minges with the Beef project. Let’s give her a warm welcome. Corey is a 4-H alumni. She would like beef members to share with her, suggestions for educational programming this year. Look for her to reach out.
Let’s work together to Thrive in 2025!
Sincerely,
liz Beiersdorfer-ebeiers@purdue.edu
4-H Youth Development Educator
Liz Beiersdorfer,
4-H Youth Development Educator

Inside this issue
Clover Bud Corner 2
Important Upcoming Dates 2
Things You Need to Know 3
What’s coming up………………..4
Questions? Call Extension Office at 812-926-1189 or email Liz ebeiers@purdue.edu
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.

Dearborn County 4-H program strives to provide the 4-H experience to all who want to participate, by practicing the 4-H essential element of generosity! If you need accommodations to participate, please contact Liz Beiersdorfer at ebeiers@purdue.edu.

Clover Corner-How do I select a 4-H Project?

You should select 4-H projects based on your interests and hobbies.
If you enjoy expressing yourself, Crafts , needlecrafts, & fine Arts , cake decorating, collections, consumer clothing, creative writing, Photography, Sewing and Fashion Review would be good projects for you.
If you like being outside, any of the plant science, flowers, garden, bicycle, Shooting Sports, Sports fishing projects may be good fits for you.
If you like STEM, computer science, robotics, lawn and garden, aerospace, Electric, or woodworking would be a good fit.
If you like animals, beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, alpaca, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep Swine may be a good fit for you.
If you like smaller animals, dog, cat, pocket pets may be a good fit for you.
If you want to learn about animals, Veterinary Science and Animal Education projects may be a good fit for you.
If you are interested in leadership, Jr Leaders [grades 7-12] might be a good fit for you.

Mission: The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their communities and the world.

The 4-H BOD and Fair Board are looking for additional members, committee members or helpers of any kind to complete the 4-H program governance work and the work of planning and executing the 2025 Fair. If you are able to volunteer please contact the Extension Office.
Fair Dates 2025
June 16-20
Fair Set-Up June 11
Project check-in June 14
9-11:30 am
Cleanup-
June 21 Time to be determined

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Lawrenceburg Com. Center 4-H Connection meets October 28, 3-4 pm
October 30 pm –for coaches, Consumer Decision Making Zoom [control + click]
OR COPY AND PASTE https://bit.ly/3Un5JBX
November 2-Outdoor Skills Oxbow, 9 am
November 5 is Election Day!
November 5-In-person 4-H Online Volunteer training-5:30-6:30 pm Ext. Off.
November 5-Jr Leader mtng, 7 pm Ext. Off.; officers meet at 6:30 pm
November 7-Combined 4-H BOD and Fair Committee mtng, Lawrenceburg Library 7 pm
November 9, SAFE Turkey Shoot, Range, 9 am
November 14-Purdue CARET Conference, Beck Center West Lafayette-if interested contact liz
November 19-Sewing group, 5-7 pm Ext. Office
November 25-Lawrenceburg Com. Center 4-H Connection mtng, 3-4 pm
November 26-Stateline RR Maker Space mtng, 6:30 pm Law Public Library
November 28th-Happy Thanksgiving

Important Upcoming Dates

Things You Need to Know

4-H offers a Consumer Decision Making Contest [control + click]opportunity and I am looking for youth grades 7-12, interested in gaining skills in making purchasing decisions. Contest is February 15, at Purdue and registration deadline is January 31. Any adults interested in helping to coach can attend a zoom on October 30. See Important Upcoming Dates for zoom link. Interested Youth and adults should contact liz.
The mission of Purdue CARET is to ensure the viability of land-grant programs for agriculture, food and nutrition, and natural resources, individual and family well-being, and community development. It will provide citizen support of the land-grant philosophy and the inherent programs of agricultural research, extension, and teaching. Any youth or adult interested in attending the daytime Conference in West Lafayette on Nov. 14, needs to contact Liz at your earliest convenience, to get you registered.
Jr Leader membership is open to 4-H members grades 7-12. They meet the first Tuesday of the Month, 7 pm, Extension Office. Email Liz to confirm location ebeiers@purdue.edu
The Stitch ‘N Learn Sewing group meets each month. 4-H sewing project members are welcome to attend and work on sewing projects. Youth and adults are invited to join us to sew community project items which are donated in the community.
The Stateline Road Runner 4-H Club will be meeting at the Lawrenceburg Library the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Maker Space room. All 4-H members are welcome to attend and learn how to utilize this workspace to improve posters, presentations, projects.
Youth have until May 15 to make final project selections.
Adult Volunteers must be enrolled and approved prior to working with youth or making decisions on behalf of youth. If you need assistance, contact the office or click on the link shared for new 4-H volunteers, for tips.
New 4-H Volunteer screening process will be included in 4-H Online this year. Go to https://bit.ly/40fsawE [control + click]to get tips on Adult Volunteer enrollment. OR https://extension.purdue.edu/dearborn and click on 4-H tab.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 812-926-1189!! We are here to help you.

Quote of the Month– “ Character Awareness
Self-Awareness-work to consider own strengths, emotions, deepest dreams, and areas to work on.
Healthy Living tip: Up your fiber intake. Suggestions include: split peas, chickpeas, quinoa, popcorn, almonds, chia seeds, sweet potatoes and dark chocolate.
Kindness: Pass it On! “ Compliment someone every day.
Kroger Card can give back to our 4-H program! Would you consider helping Dearborn County 4-H earn money? All you need to do is link your Kroger rewards card to Dearborn County 4-H. Your information will never be shared with anyone. e your Use your card to benefit 4-H, organization number is JL911.

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Volunteers are the heart of
4-H!
4-H Volunteers give hundreds of hours to our program and your child. Have you thanked them recently?
Want to help
4-H? Consider joining the Fair Committee. Contact ebeiers@purdue.edu.
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What’s coming up?

Officer training is January 11, 9-11:30 am at Agner Hall on the fairgrounds. This is the first step in achieving Honor Club Status. 20% of small clubs or a maximum of 4 members must attend Officer Training.
Quality Livestock Care in-person trainings for 2025:January 11, 12-1 pm [after Officer Training] Agner Hall, February 9 2-3 pm during Poultry /Rabbit Workshop, and February 19-5:30-6:30 pm Fairgrounds Fair Office.
Beef/Dairy Beef Steers and commercial heifers should SAVE the DATE for Beef tagging on February 8th, 1-3 pm at the Fairgrounds. [snow makeup day is Feb. 15.]
Rabbit and Poultry workshop is February 9, 1-4 pm, Agner Hall and includes QLC training from 2-3.
If you are not sure what club or clubs to join, contact the office at 812-926-1189. You may join as many clubs as you wish!
Contact Club leaders for meeting details. If you need leader contact information, call the Ext. Office or refer to 2023 4-H Handbook. [available at extension.purdue.edu/Dearborn]
Help grow the 4-H program by inviting friends to join you at your next club meeting!
Start thinking about projects for next year.
Take time to consider how you can help the 4-H program thrive in 2025!

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Celebration Time ! It’s Fall!!

Make time to get outdoors and enjoy the rich colors of fall.

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4-H is calling all doers!

Especially for Volunteers
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Adult Volunteer enrollment begins October 1 on https://v2.4honline.com. Go here for enrollment tips. https://bit.ly/40fsawE [control + click]
For those who would rather complete the required Volunteer Training in-person, save to date for an in-person training scheduled November 5, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Ext. Office. RSVP to liz by Nov. 1st.
If you have not checked out the Clover Call Podcast, [control + click]made just for 4-H Volunteers, please do so at https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/podcasts/clover-call-podcast.html
Volunteers share their time, talent and treasure with 4-H families. Don’t forget to communicate, coordinate, collaborate and cooperate with others.
Thank you for all you do!

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