UPCOMING EVENTS, INFORMATION AND DEADLINES
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HOWARD COUNTY 4-H EVENTS (STATE EVENTS ARE FURTHER DOWN THE PAGE)
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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
2021 Enrollment-To join the Howard County 4-H program, you will need to complete the online enrollment process. Please keep in mind that we ask potentialmembers to attend at least one 4-H meeting prior to enrolling in the online system.
Current re-enrollment for the 2021 is currently open and the link to register is https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in.
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Record Book and Project Record Information-Due to COVID-19, please read regarding changes in how record books and project records will be submitted for 2020.
The same forms and format will be used and all documents will be turned in electronically instead of as a printed copy. All forms and guides can be found at: https://extension.umd.edu/howard-county/recordbooks. Everything is due by February 1st.
Record Book or just project records documents should be submitted via email to: records@howard4-h.org . Files should be saved in .pdf format. For the saving, sorting and judging process, please name the file that you attach LastName-FirstName-what the file is.
Please refer to the information sheet to provide examples about how to submit your documents.
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Howard County 4-H Paint Night-Come join us for Paint Night on Friday, January 29th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register at https://go.umd.edu/JAN29PAINTNIGHT. Once registered, a supply list will be emailed. There will be a professional artist teaching the class and space is limited to the first 35 families to register.
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Officer Training-The Central Maryland 4-H Cluster is pleased to announce the release of a virtual Officer Training resource that was created to help our 4-H club officers.
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Camp Teen Leader Application-Due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC and ACA guidelines, there are accommodations and changes currently being made to Maryland 4-H Camping Programs. Please have patience, understanding, and flexibility, as our ultimate goal for 2021 is to have some type of camping program for our Howard County community. While this summer’s programs may look a bit different, the Maryland 4-H Camping Program is still committed to providing our youth with opportunities to feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, facilitate generosity, and work towards mastery.
Completing an application, submitting a resume, and interview is required as part of the selection process for a position. If selected for a position with the 4-H camping program, please remember, it is mandatory that you complete 30 hours of training. Training for both Teen and Adult staff will be offered virtually at this time, however is subject to change. On February 13, 2021, the training schedule will be posted.
If you should have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me Crein@umd.edu.
Teen Leader Applications will be due via email to Crein@umd.edu by Friday, January 29, 2021.
Teen Leader Interviews will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 virtually.
All Applicants will receive an email with the time of their interview and a link to connect.
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View the Howard County 4-H Cupcake Wars results
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View the Howard County 4-H Spirit Photography Contest
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View the Howard County 4-H Pumpkin Contest - Google - Adobe PDF
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Howard County 4-H Livestock Sale Committee Youth Representative Open Positions-The Howard County 4-H Livestock Sale Committee has two 4-H youth representative positions currently open for 2021. Please read the information letter and then complete the application if interested. Applications are due to Sheryl Bennett at sherylb@umd.edu by January 4, 2021.
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Howard County 4-H Virtual Livestock Sale Results-Thank you to all of the 2020 Howard County 4-H Livestock Sale Buyers! USE OUR DIRECT LINK TO NAVIGATE TO THE AUCTION RESULTS. https://auctions.thewendtgroup.com/auction/9112
For a listing of buyers and prices please click the links below.
Market Goats-page 1 Market Goats-page 2
Market Hogs-page 1 Market Hogs-page 2 Market Hogs-page 3
Howard County 4-H Masks Available-4-H masks and tubbys are available for purchase. Masks are $5, tubby's are $10 or buy both for $12. All masks will be mailed. To purchase please use the link provided below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-4-h-facemasks-tickets-115198387478
2020 Howard County 4-H Member Policy
2020 Howard County Club Policies and Guidelines
For more information about the Howard County 4-H Program please contact one of the following: