Marshall County 4-H Blog

Please go to our Facebook page and vote for your favorite Exhibit Guide cover by "liking" the photo to cast your vote! Voting will be open until November 8. If you'd prefer to vote in our office we would be happy to do that as well! We had 3 awesome entries, the photos can be seen below. Thank you and great job to our 4-H'ers!  Entry #1  Entry #2 Entry #3

We will be holding a scholarship workshop on Monday December 4, 2017 at 7 PM at the Extension Office (weather permitting). If you are a current high school senior and would like more information on scholarships available to apply for, please plan to attend. Currently, The Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship  is available to all 4-H members who are presently in High School. It is a one-time, non-renewable award of $500.00 that can be used at any post high school study or training (i.e. college, trade school, or short course) which does not have to be in Indiana. Current 4-H members who are seniors should have received a letter and application for the above scholarship in the mail. If you did not, or need another copy, please e-mail Angie Smith smith539@purdue.edu to get a copy. Completed applications are to be submitted electronically in MS Word or compatible format by being e-mailed to your county Extension Office or an electronic storage media device (flash drive, etc.) (Attention

In 2006 the Marshall County Extension Board added youth member positions. The 2 year terms for these members are staggered, requiring that one youth position be filled annually. The Marshall County Extension Board is now searching for a new youth member! Qualifications for Youth Board Members: Live in Marshall County Must be at least 16 years of age (to drive to meetings) Be interested in the future of Marshall County and its residents Be willing to gain a working knowledge of various programs offered through Purdue Cooperative Extension Service and through the Marshall County Extension Office and share ideas regarding critical issues facing those living in the county. Programs are categorized with one of more of the following categories: Agriculture/Natural Resources 4-H Youth Development Health and Human Sciences Community Development Attend more than half of the board meetings and functions held each year, which usually involves 5 total board meetings and the Annual E

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our previous survey. We have a new survey in regards to communication. It should take about 5 minutes to complete. Our hope is to make communicating easier and more effective for our families. This information is totally confidential. This is not required and will not affect your membership in the 4-H Program, it is voluntary. It is simply to gather information about communicating with our volunteers and members. Thank you for your time! Please follow the link below to complete the survey: Communications Survey The survey will remain open until Friday, October 27, 2017 at 12 PM.

Area X Junior Leader Retreat A Leadership Exploration Event Join us for a fun-filled day as we help you discover what makes you a unique leader! You will get a chance to meet Jr. Leaders from across the NW Region, share ideas, and create your own leadership journey! October 21, 2017 9 AM-3 PM CST South Central High School Union Mills, IN $10 Pre-Registration Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/AreaXJLRetreat

Beef & Noodle Dinner Friday November 10, 2017 5 PM- 8 PM Beef & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll, Drink & Dessert $10 for a whole meal $5 for a half meal Carry out available $10 Tickets available at the door. The Webster Center 110 Webster Ave, Plymouth Come out and support the Marshall County 4-H Beef Club! In honor of Veterans Day, Veterans eat free.