The Somerset County 4-H Association Sustainability Committee is COLLECTING:  

*Clean socks - singles, worn, outgrown, floppy elastics, etc. (yes, they can have holes), all sizes, for an activity at the Spring Carnival. 

*Fiber Fill - opened bags, full bags, lightly used

*Catnip - Please ask your cat's permission first.

A collection box is in the lobby of the 4-H Center. Act now! 

4-H Environmental Career Night Webinar: Monday, May 13

6-8 pm. Registration is required to access the Zoom. 

Join via Zoom and explore multiple environmental careers as you engage with established professionals. Careers include a Conservation Police Officer; a Park Ranger and an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent specialized in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resource management. This free event is open to all youth grades 7th-13th. Come ready to learn and explore careers you've never had the opportunity to hear about! 

Building a Better You!: Tuesday, May 21

Registration closes May 20

Building a Better You! is a workshop that provides youth participants with the opportunity to explore resume building, cover letter writing, how to dress to impress, and interview practice all while creating a positive YOU statement! There is so much to explore in this workshop so register to learn more!

This workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 21^st from 6:30-8 pm at the Somerset County 4-H Center, in the large conference room. This workshop is open to all grades 8-13, you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. .

Questions? Contact mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu 

Somerset County 4-H Family Camp: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2

Register by May 15

Join us for a weekend of hiking, archery, boating, fishing, crafts, games, a campfire with s’mores, and more! A great way to relax and meet other 4-H families.

4-H Volunteer Ventures Podcast

The 4-H Volunteer Ventures Podcast examines the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer.  Each episode will explore a specific aspect or challenge volunteers face ad offer best practices to improve the experience.  Join hosts, Kelly and Laura, as they discuss current trends, share resources, and offer tips and tricks learned from their own volunteer experiences.

Somerset County 4-H Association Sustainability Committee

Logo Design Contest

Submissions due by June 1.

Design a simple yet effective logo for the group. Think beyond the environment to embrace social sustainability in your artwork.

Social Sustainability is  finding a balanced approach between the environment, economics, and ethics of sustainability to attain equilibrium in society.

Open to all 4-H members. 

Email design in jpg format to rappaport@co.somerset.nj.us

REMINDER - Fair Planning Meeting:

Tuesday, April 30

Join us on April 30th from 6:30-8:30pm to meet and mingle with experienced and new volunteers to learn how to prepare for the 4-H Fair. We encourage all 4-H volunteers, leaders, parents, and teens to attend! Light refreshments will be provided.

Fair Ribbon Order:

Hello Division Chairs! Please complete the Ribbon Order form that you received to your email.

All Ribbon Orders must be submitted by May 1^st.

Somerset County 4-H members and families, we ask you to help us reach our fundraising goal of $200,000 for the 4-H Fair!

Get started with a copy of the 4-H sponsorship form from the 4-H website or pick up a copy at the center. We appreciate your time and efforts to help make the 4-H Fair happen!

Congrats to Noemi, a member of The Prep Ensemble, for getting the first Friends & Family message!

4-H Got Talent Contest: Entries Due Friday, May 10

The 4-H Fair Entertainment Committee is celebrating   “4-H Fairytale” on the Showmobile daily from 4:30-5:30pm with the “4-H Got Talent Contest”!  We know there’s a lot of talent in 4-H and want to showcase it at this year’s Fair!  Let us know by Friday, May 10, if you’re up to the challenge by contacting SomersetCounty4HEntertainment@gmail.com. 

Then come on May 17, 7-8pm to the 4-H Center’s gym for your prearranged audition.  Any 4-H’er can step up to sing, dance or perform their talent at the Fair’s daily “4-H Got Talent Contest” with a Top Three Finale on Friday, Aug 9, 5:30-6pm on the Showmobile stage.