5-20-2024
By Dena M. Held
County Extension Director & Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development
Martin County
Text | 812-653-2089
Voice | 812-295-2412
E-mail | heldd@purdue.edu
CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASS PROGRAM
When: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm
Ages: 5 years old and up
RSVP: 812-259-9126 or clarkc@purdue.edu – space is limited
Location: Shoals Family Fellowship, 122 Miller Street, Shoals, IN
INDIANA 4-h lIVESTOCK Quality Assurance Training
To exhibit beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, poultry and rabbits, 4-H members must be certified through the Indiana 4-H Livestock Quality Care training or the online Youth for the Quality Care of Animals program.
Registration is open NOW! Please register 48 hours prior to the session desired. Text 812-653-2089 or call 812-295-2412 with the name of the 4-H member to attend and which class session option. Class sizes are limited and filled on a first registered, first served basis.
Martin County 4-H class session options are:
Friday, June 7th @ 10:30 am
Friday, June 7th @ 2:30 pm
Monday, June 17th @ 10:30 am
Monday, June 17th @ 2:30 pm
Cost: $3 per 4-H member, cash or check on day of training. Please bring exact cash amount.
Location: Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds & Event Center, Community Learning Center.
It is requested for all 4-H members to complete by June 20th. Quality assurance is an annual programmatic expectation that must be completed before check in at the 4-H Fair.
4-H Animal details may be found at:
https://extension purdue.edu/4-H/projects/animal-identification html
DEDIDICATED TEXT NUMBER FOR PURDUE EXTENSION MARTIN COUNTY
Text 812-653-2089 to reach Purdue Extension Martin County.
All are invited to send a text with your name and in return a full detailed contact card will be texted back for you to save in your device contacts. The contact card will include helpful links will be easy for you to save in your contacts for future use. Then, going forward, you may text as a straight communication option for your Purdue Extension needs!
IT IS NOT TO LATE to be in 4-H!
kindergarten – 12th graders can stil enroll in 4-h now!
Enroll now in 4-H to get started in the nations’ largest positive youth development program with projects, trips and experiences for all! Enroll at v2.4honline.com. Call, text or email at any time, we are happy to help. There are many opportunities still available during the 2023-2024 program year and we would like to help you connect with those! We provide opportunity for all!
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H DREAM TEAM CLUB MEETINGS
As a 4-H Community Club, Dream Team leaders provide meetings to develop group process skills, leadership ability, and communication skills while connecting members in a fun and learning atmosphere. Overall, 4-H project-based learning support is provided while building up 4-H experiences for each member on those projects and experiences that the members are participating. Mini 4-H members & regular 4-H club members are encouraged to attend!
Dates:
Saturday, June 8, 2024 10 am TBA
Sunday, June 23, 2024 6:30 pm TBA
Monday, July 1, 2024 5:30 pm Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds & Event Center
MARTIN COUNTY MARKSMAN 4-H CLUB
Interested in joining this 4-H Club? Ready for your next level of 4-H involvement and/or love Archery or Shooting Sports?
4-H Enrollment & Safety class required.
Meetings are typically held at the Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds & Event Center, Community Learning Center, but may rotate location. Call 812-295-2412 or text 812-653-2089 to get the next meeting date and with questions.
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H HORSE & PONY CLUB
Interested in joining this 4-H Club? Ready for your next level of 4-H involvement and/or love horses? New to the 4-H Horse & Pony Club and don’t know where to start? It is not required to have your own horse to participate! Multiple leadership and equine activities available for horse and non-horse owners alike!
Next practice/meeting pending based on weather and arena conditions.
Call 812-295-2412 or text 812-653-2089 to check scheduling.
Location: Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds & Event Center, 4-H Horse & Pony Barn / Arena
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H JR. LEADERS CLUB MEETING
Interested in joining the Jr. Leaders 4-H Club? All 7-12 graders are invited to join! Jr. Leaders work to provide community service in our area while expanding their leadership, citizenship, healthy living and STEM knowledge and experience. All of this while connecting throughout the community and having great fun!
Meeting:
Monday, June 17 12 Noon at The Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds & Event Center, Community Learning Center.
All members leading the 4-H Jr. Leaders Day Camp must attend this or an alternative safety training meeting prior to Day Camp.
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H JOLLY JUG ROX CLUB MEETINGS
As a 4-H Community Club, Jolly Jug Rox leaders provide meetings to develop group process skills, leadership ability, and communication skills while connecting members in a fun and learning atmosphere. Overall, 4-H project-based learning support is provided while building up 4-H experiences for each member on those projects and experiences that the members are participating. Mini 4-H members & regular 4-H club members are encouraged to attend!
Dates:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 7 pm
Where: Shoals Christian Church in the CRC Building, 600 Main St, Shoals
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H JOLLY JUNIORS CLUB MEETINGS
As a 4-H Community Club, Jolly Juniors leaders provide meetings to develop group process skills, leadership ability, and communication skills while connecting members in a fun and learning atmosphere. Overall, 4-H project-based learning support is provided while building up 4-H experiences for each member on those projects and experiences that the members are participating. Mini 4-H members & regular 4-H club members are encouraged to attend!
Dates:
Thursday, May 30
Thursday, June 6
Thursday, June 27
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Truelove Church
Questions: Contact leaders Kathy Lingenfelter @ 812-709-1424 or Teresa Mauder @ 815-486-6962.
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H TRACTOR CLUB MEETINGS
As a 4-H content specific club, the 4-H Tractor Club leaders provide meetings with practice to develop knowledge & skills of 4-H members surrounding the projects of Lawn & Garden Tractor Safety & Operator, Ag Tractor Safety & Operator, & Zero-Turn Mower Safety & Operator. Members have fun and learn in an engineering & technological science atmosphere.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds & Event Center
4-H County Tractor Contest – All Disciplines (Ag Tractor, Lawn & Garden Tractor & Zero Turn)
Saturday, June 1st at 9 am, 4-H members competing please arrive no later than 8:45 am.
Martin County 4-H Tractor Contest Awards & Area 3 Advancement Qualifiers Announcements
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm @ The Shelter House
Area III 4-H Tractor Contest, All Disciplines @ Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds
Saturday, June 29 9:00 am 4-H qualified to compete must pre-register by June 13th. Details provided at the County Contest Awards.
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H TRACTOR CLUB SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Have you ever thought of becoming more involved with the 4-H Tractor Club to assist the great learning that occurs? This is the time to indicate your desire by speaking with 4-H Tractor Club Leader Larry Craney and Dena Held, Extension Educator.
Virtual Volunteer Connections in 2024
Come join this open forum opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers and 4-H professionals from across the state. Sessions will be held via Zoom and each will provide timely, focused information/knowledge with the opportunity for you to share ideas and ask questions.
Upcoming Sessions
Monday, July 8, 2024 from 7:00-7:45 pm- Topic: Being a Positive Role Model, Mentor and Leader
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 7:00-7:45 pm- Topic: Building Youth and Adult Partnerships to Support Your Community Reach out to me for the Zoom link.
4-H ATV SKILLS VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP SOUGHT
The 2024 ATV skills assessment training will be Saturday, September 7, in Auburn. This training is open to any approved 4-H adult volunteer interested in teaching ATV safety skills. Hands-on riding workshops can only occur under the direct supervision and presence of a 4-H adult volunteer who has completed this training. Registration for the training is due August 23, 2024. Interested volunteers should contact Dena Held to express interest.
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2024 martin county 4-h fair
Thursday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 16, 2024
4-H Related Schedule (subject to changes)
Saturday, June 1 FairEntry opens at FairEntry.com All 4-H exhibits (regular 4-H & Mini) for the 4-H Fair must be entered on FairEntry.com, will remain open through June 20th
Saturday, June 1
9:00 am 4-H County Tractor Contest – All Disciplines
Monday, June 10
6:00 pm 4-H County Tractor Contest Awards & Area 3 Advancement Qualifiers Announcements
Thursday, June 20 All 4-H project drop/add on v2.4honline.com must be complete
(FairEntry will not allow entries if 4-H member is not signed up for the project on 4honline & must be synced prior to FairEntry exhibit entry – contact Purdue Extension with questions)
Last Day to enter fair exhibits on FairEntry
Livestock Quality Assurance training certificates or YQCA certificates for 4-H cattle, swine, sheep, goat, rabbit & poultry 4-H exhibitors requested
Health forms for equines, felines & poultry due
All livestock purebred animal registration papers due
Saturday, June 29
9:00 am Area III 4-H Tractor Contest – All Disciplines @ Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds
Monday, July 1
4:30 pm 4-H Fashion Revue Judging @ Community Learning Center, Room 100
6:00 pm Set up at 4-H Fairgrounds for all 4-Hers, Leaders & Volunteers – check in & out at the tree
Sunday, July 7
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Static Mini 4-H Exhibits Check-in ALL Exhibits at the Community Building
Static 4-H Project Exhibit Check-In Judging at the Community Building
(Excludes 4-H Projects floriculture, 4-H foods, 4-H garden & 4-H Herb)
Monday, July 8
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 4-H floriculture, 4-H foods, 4-H Herbs & 4-H garden projects exhibit check in
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm All Open Class Exhibits Check-In
Wednesday, July 10
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H Livestock Animal Check-In
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 1
8:30 pm 4-H Livestock Auction Declaration Cards are due to The Extension Office
Thursday, July 11
5:00 pm 4-H Static Projects on Display: Community Building Open
5:30 pm 4-H Rabbit Show
6:30 pm Queen Contest, 4-H Fashion Revue & Mini Sewing Modeling
Friday, July 12
2:00 pm 4-H Cat Show in The Emergency Management Building
5:00 pm Community Building Open
6:30 pm 4-H Beef & Dairy Cattle Show
Saturday, July 13
10:00 am – 1:00 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 2
1:00 pm Community Building Opens
2:00 pm 4-H Poultry Show
5:00 pm 4-H Sheep & Goat Show
Sunday, July 14
10:00 am – 11:00 am 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 3
1:00 pm Community Building Opens
1:00 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show Day 1 of 2
Monday, July 15
4:00 pm Oreo stacking and watermelon seed contest by Martin County 4-H Jr. Leaders
5:00 pm Community Building Opens
6:00 pm 4-H Swine Show
6:00 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show Day 2 of 2
Tuesday, July 16
8:00 am – 10:00 am Rabbits and chickens NOT in auction released
All other animals are released after auction; those removed early are subject to premium deduction
5:00 pm Community Building Opens
5:00 pm 4-H Supreme Showmanship
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm 4-H Static Projects released & 4-H gratitude station open
7:00 pm 4-H Ten year and Last Year Member Recognition at the Livestock Arena
7:15 pm 4-H Premium Livestock Auction
Wednesday, July 17
6:00 pm 4-H Fairgrounds Community Good Clean up *All 4-H members & 4-H volunteers/leaders
Community Good Clean up other than at this time as pre-arranged with the
4-H Educator
Thursday, July 18 to Tuesday, July 23
8:30 am – 3:00 pm All Static 4-H projects (except floriculture, garden, herb & foods) for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or PRIOR as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412 or texting 812-653-2089
Friday, July 19 4-H Member point sheets are due. Point sheets help determine Achievement Awards.
Friday, July 26
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm 4-H floriculture projects for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or PRIOR as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412 or texting 812-653-2089
Monday, August 5
8:15 am to 9:00 am Garden, herb & foods projects for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or PRIOR as individually scheduled by calling 812-295- 2412 or texting 812-653-2089 (Perishable items and preserved food exhibits will NOT be returned and will be destroyed, including canning jars, so please provide items with this in mind)
Thursday, August 8 State 4-H Tractor Contest, Indiana State Fair
Wednesday, August 21-
Friday, August 30 Indiana State Fair Static Projects and Awards may be picked up from the Extension Office. After hours pick up needed? Please text 812-653-2089 to arrange. Preserved food exhibits will NOT be returned and will be destroyed, including canning jars, however, scorecards & awards will be available for pick up.
2024 INDIANA STATE FAIR
The 167th Great Indiana State Fair will be Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 18th, 2024; closed each Monday. The theme is THE ART & NATURE OF FUN, presented by Newfields. This immersive theme will be activated through a celebration of art and nature, promising an unforgettable experience for all!
Indiana State Fair Senior Vet Camp grades 9-12
We invite you to spend a day at the Indiana State Fair where you will have the opportunity to attend a camp run by current Veterinary Students at Purdue University. Indiana State Fair Vet Camp will partner with Momma Town so campers can learn about physical exams and other diagnostic tests that would apply to the animals in Momma Town. Additionally, we will be doing a heart dissection and other hands-on activities to introduce you to the field of veterinary medicine. Cost is $40 for the experience and a Vet Camp T-shirt. If that sounds interesting to you, sign up for one of the many available days throughout the 2024 Indiana State Fair and we look forward to seeing you there!
August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 – 1:00pm-3:00pm
August 9, 16 – 5:00 pm-7:00pm
Indiana State Fair Junior Vet Camp Grades 6-8
Do you love animals and think you might want to work with them one day? We invite you to attend vet camp at the Indiana State Fair this summer. This year you will have the opportunity to do hands-on activities such as learning how to place IV catheters on models and how to read radiographs. Indiana State Fair Vet Camp will partner with Momma Town so campers can learn about physical exams for the animals in Momma Town. Cost is $40 for the experience and a Vet Camp T-shirt. If this sounds interesting to you, sign up for one of the many available days throughout the 2024 Indiana State Fair and we look forward to seeing you there!
August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 – 10:00am-12:00pm
August 7, 14 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
Register now!
** Purdue Vet Camp curriculum is the same each day it is offered, intended
for participants to only attend one session.