Johnson County 4-H Club Information

Meeting/Location:  Robards Farm at 6 pm

2023 Meeting Dates:  February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 26

Club Leaders:

• Melinda Plummer  317-508-8046
• Kim Robards  317-422-0875

Meeting/Location:  Mt. Auburn Church, 3100 W Stones Crossing Rd, Greenwood, Third Thursday at 7 pm

2022 - 2023 Meeting Dates: November 17, 2022
January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, November 16, 2023.

Club Leaders:

• Warren McDonald  317-407-8158
• Audra Wood  317-441-9746
• JenniQuesenberry  317-372-7055

Meeting/Location:  Bluff Creek Christian Church, 6286 West State Road 144, Greenwood 

Meeting Dates 2023 - January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18 (Heritage Hall), May 16, June 13, June 20, June 27 at 7 pm.

Club Leaders:

• Barb Dunn  317-902-0015
• Karen Biehle  317-443-7400
• Brenda Briggs  317-441-4403
• Danielle Burris  317-696-3179
• Michelle Burris  317-696-3175
• Annette Snyder  317-412-0664
• Kierstin Larson  317-650-0343

Meeting/Location:  St. Francis & Clare

Club Leaders:

• Isabel Hawkins  317-627-6320
• Dawn Back  317-416-3720

Meeting/Location:  Heritage Hall at the fairgrounds on the fourth Tuesday of the month January - June at 7 pm, officers meet at 6 pm.

2023 Meeting Dates:  January 31, February 28, March 14 , April TBD, April 25,  May 23 and June 27.

Club Leaders: 

• Glenn Faris  317-412-3984
• Bonnie Thompson  317-459-0538

Meeting/Location:  Heritage Hall on the fairgrounds on the second Monday of February - June at 7 pm.

2023 Meeting Dates - February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12 & June 26 (Ed Room)

Club Leaders:

• Kim Roberts  317-422-5977
• Amy Spurgeon  317-405-7349
• Levi Spurgeon  765-318-8925

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Club Leaders:

• Megan Graves  317-736-6576
• Ginnie York  317-650-2326

Meeting Location:  Union Christian Church at 7 pm

Meeting Dates 2023:  February 20 Please contact a leader for additional meeting dates

Club Leaders:

• Charlie & Becky Canary  317-736-6874
• Amanda Canary  317-403-9306

Meeting/Location:  Amity Fire Station from 6 - 7:30 pm.

Request one adult attend with members ages 12 & younger.

2023 Meeting Dates:  February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, September 19, October 10, November 14, December 12

Club Leaders:

• Diana Henderson  317-474-0706
• Dave Henderson  317-413-4366

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Club Leaders:  

• Roxane Chadwell  317-294-0952
• Anna Smithey  317-224-5130

Meeting Location: Shiloh Community Church at 6:30 pm

Meeting Dates 2023:  February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 & June 19

Club Leaders:

• Phyllis Kasting  317-736-9542
• Amy Thompson  317-752-9345
• Jennifer Vandivier  317-422-4475

Meeting/Location:  Hopewell Presbyterian Church on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2023 are January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 and July TBD.

Club Leaders:

• Angela Grant  317-412-1072
• Brian Luse  317-695-5147
• Emily Martin  765-606-4324

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Club Leaders:

• Nancy, Delbert & Katie Teeters  317-878-4594

Meeting/Location:  Nineveh Christian Church basement on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm from January to July.

Meeting Dates for 2023 are January 12, February 9, March 9, April 6, May 11 & June 8.

Club Leaders:

• Angel Barger  317-294-7763
• Jessica Bridges  317-363-1395
• Sandy Adams  317-412-4763
• Stacey Hogue  317-878-4978

Meeting/Location:  Rocklane Christian Church third Tuesday evening of the month 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

2023 Meeting Dates:  January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18 & May 16.  June 20 at Lengacher barn.

Club Leaders:  

• Jo Ellen Lengacher  317-260-6169
• Heather Polesel  812-821-4141
• Sarah Rumley  317-767-5332

Meeting/Location:  Johnson County Public Library - Whiteland Branch

2023 Meeting Dates:  January 19, February 16 & March 16 (Further dates to be added so check with club leaders)

Club Leaders:

• Daniel & Kelli Graham  317-363-0628
• TaNay Hughes  317-535-4679
• Lea Shelton  317-508-0209
• Tennille Williams  317-346-6931

Tractor club is for members in the Tractor Operator, Lawn and Garden Operator and Zero-Turn Mower Operator projects.  The club typically only meets for a short time in June & July to set up and practice the driving courses for the County Tractor Driving Contest.

Club Leaders:

• Amy Spurgeon  317-736-3724
• Max Fitzpatrick  317-881-5295
• David Harrell  317-313-0006
• Cole Campbell  317-753-3459

Goat club specializes in all things around raising, showing and learning about goats.  

Location/Meeting:  Scott Hall on the fairgrounds the first Monday of most months at 6 pm. ***Please note new meeting start time.***

2023 Meeting Dates:  February 6, March 6, April 3 all in Scott Hall.

April 17, May 1, May 8, June 5 & June 26 Goat Barn at fairgrounds.

Club Leaders:

• Elizabeth Acker  317-627-5436
• Joe Dunn  317-626-1810
• Ron & Beth Goeb  317-474-0011
• Hannah Goeb  317-474-4403

Lamb club specializes in raising and showing sheep.

Location/Meeting:

Club Leaders:

• Lana Dougherty  317-440-2880
• Kathy Harrell  317-730-6670
• Lea Ingoldsby  765-516-0456

Shooting Sports Club is required for those in the Shooting Sports project.  Members complete the Indiana Hunter Safety Education program.  The program goal is to teach the safe use of archery and firearm equipment.

Meeting/Location:

Club Leaders:

• Samantha Morrison  317-474-8933
• Austin Teike  317-881-2079

The Sport Fishing club wants to help members enjoy fishing.  They plan fishing times at local locations to practice skills.

Meeting/Location:

Club Leaders:

• Paul Gentry  317-755-6687
• Katie Schwarz

The Swine Club specializes in raising and showing swine (pigs).  

Meeting/Location:  Robards Farm at 6 pm.

2023 Meeting Dates:  February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 26.

Club Leaders:  

• Kim & Chad Robards  317-422-0875

Beaks N Bills specializes in raising and showing poultry.

Meeting/Location:  Heritage Hall or Fitzpatrick Hall on the fairgrounds

Meeting the first Tuesday of the month

2023 Meeting Dates:  January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 1, June 6, July 5 (fair set-up)

Club Leaders:

• Angie Gibbs  317-560-3603
• Carolyn Gregory  317-496-0853

This club  was new 2022 and specializes in those showing Dairy Beef and meets at Franklin High School.

Club Leaders:

• Alicia Geesey 812-212-2366
• Shannon Handley  219-608-0832

Rabbiteers specializes in raising and showing rabbits.

Location/Meeting:  Heritage Hall or Fitzpatrick Hall on the fairgrounds.

2023 Meeting Dates: Heritage Hall -  January 23, February 27, March 27  7-8 pm

Club Leaders:

• Shaun & Melinda Farmer  317-474-8794

Hoofprints Horse & Pony  is required for those showing horses in 4-H in Johnson County.  It also includes 4-H members who may not have a horse to show but want to learn about horses.

Meeting/Location:  Scott Hall on the fairgrounds, monthly meeting at 7 pm and many workshops offered during the spring & summer

2023 Meeting Dates:  January 3, February 7, March 7, April 12 (Herring Hall), May 8, June 6

June 26 meeting will be at horse arena

Check with club for workshop dates

Club Leaders:

• Stephanie Dunn  317-313-1445
• Jennifer Armstrong  317-450-7459
• Becky Dixon  317-738-3476
• Peggy Naile  317-691-6253
• Natalie Russell  317-474-7065
• Melissa Veenhuizen  317-450-6705
• Art West  317-410-1613
• Amber Wolfe  317-717-9202

This club is for 4-H members in grades 7 - 12.  Club activities including Leadership, Community Service and much more.  Members must belong to one other 4-H Club and complete at least one other 4-H project.  A special Junior Leader Record Sheet is due August 1 that awards points for participation and activities.

Meeting/Location:  Generally the second Tuesday of most months at Scott Hall at the fairgrounds.

Club Leaders:  

• Jeff Beaman  317-514-4574
• Brenda Briggs  317-441-4403
• Erleen Faris  317-431-6905
• Annette Snyder  317-412-0664
• Rob Souchon  317-450-2512

Mini 4-H members are all a member of the Mini 4-H Clovers club.  All meetings are optional as the Mini 4-H projects are designed to be completed at home with the help of a caring adult.  Mini 4-H Clovers start the year with a parent meeting in January to pick up project manuals and ask questions.  Then they offer about three other meetings & activities every other month before fair.  This year they had a float in the fair parade.

Meeting/Location:  Scott Hall at the fairgrounds

Club Leaders:

• Barbara Souchon  317-450-0388
• Heather Polesel  812-821-4141

Robotics is a short-term club that meets weekly for a couple of months late winter/early spring using the LEGO EVO robotics kits.

Meeting/Location:  Scott or Herring Hall on the fairgrounds

Club Leaders:

• Rob Souchon  317-450-2512

Paw Pounders specializes in dog obedience training, dog agility, and dog showmanship.  Those wishing to show a dog in Johnson County 4-H are required to be a member of Paw Pounders.  The club meets every Monday evening January - July.  No new members are accepted after March 1 for safety reasons.

Meeting/Location:  Meets weekly on Mondays at 6 pm January to July.  Planned location is Herring Hall January - April, then will move to Fitzpatrick Hall until Fair.

Please contact Jesse with questions.

Club Leaders:

• Jesse McKinney  317-777-0757
• Ashley Acton  317-753-6333
• Jaison Acton  317-412-4749
• Lori Acton  317-508-2392
• Gwen Owens  765-437-4233

Show Stock Society focuses on raising and showing livestock.  It was a new club in 2021.

Meeting/Location:  Bargersville Fire Station

Club Leaders:

• Mike & Angela Pruitt  317-714-5637 
• Jeremy Armstrong  765-914-3453
• Dave Porter  317-264-9800