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 

Bound Brook Memorial Day Parade: May 27

Attention 4-H Clubs! Bound Brook is holding their Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 27^th and are looking for participants. If you are interested in marching with your club, please contact Nancy Higginbottom at 908-217-5184 or ldybery@gmail.com or Brad Higginbottom at 908-672-6965  or higginbottom@gmail.com if you have any questions or to confirm your attendance. 

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

Registration Ends Today: 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.

All Outstanding 4-H’er Applications Due June 1

A Somerset County Outstanding 4-Her is a youth member who has displayed extraordinary achievement in the areas of leadership, civic engagement, participation, personal growth and community service on a county, state, and national basis. This achievement is awarded to members 11th-13th grade that go above and beyond the normal club level achievements to contribute to the overall program. Applications and letters of recommendation are due June 1st, 2024.

For more information see link below:

Somerset County 4-H Trainmasters Spring Train Show: Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2

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

Dairy Careers 4-H Webinar: Tuesday, June 4

Registration is required by June 3rd to access the Zoom Link.

Join via Zoom and explore multiple Dairy Industry Careers as you engage with established professionals. Careers include professionals from American Dairy Association Northeast, Utah State University's Dairy Extension Specialist, a Dairy Nutritionist, and a Dairy Farmer! This free webinar is open to all youth grades 7th-13th. Come ready to learn and explore dairy careers you've never had the opportunity to hear about!

50^th anniversary of the Somerset County 4-H Building:

Sunday, June 9 

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Photo opportunity at 1 pm

You're invited to come and celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County. Join us for food trucks, guest speakers, 4-H activities and much more!

Fair Preparation Guide

Part II of the 2024 Fair Preparation Guide is now available on the website. Please visit https://4histops.org/fair-guide to view.

Herdsman Applications Due July 1

A Herdsman is a Somerset County 4-H member representing ALL 4-H project areas that sleeps overnight in Fair tents to make sure ALL projects and equipment are safe and secure overnight. They also help to make everything clean and neat for the next day. Any 4-H Members interested in becoming a Herdsman, please find the applications at the link below:

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 today with a copy of the 4-H sponsorship form on 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!

4-H Fair Sponsorship Shoutouts of the Week:

Congrats to our clubs Anime and Manga for becoming a Silver level Sponsor and On Target Archery for purchasing a business card!