Wayne County 4-H News

Seven youth completed a 4-H Project on sewing on Thursday, April 5, 2018. The youth did several hands-on activities including pillow cases for a travel size pillow. These projects will be on display at the 2018 Wayne County Fair.

Many thanks to our volunteers (front row) Donna Ferrell, Trish Harris (both CEOS members) and Loretta Wright for lending their expertise today! The youth who participated in 4-H Project Day include (l-r): Josie Parsley, Matthew Crockett, Duke Parsley, Sarah Ferry, Grayson Smith, Addy Smith, and Marah Christian.

The Wayne County 4-H Program is recruiting volunteers to serve at any of our three 4-H Camps this summer. Adult volunteers play an important role in the Extension programs. Volunteers coordinate local community clubs and help to plan and conduct local, regional, state and national events. Over 500,000 teen and adult volunteers share their time and talents with youth across the state each year. 

There is a standard process to become a 4-H volunteer. Please visit Volunteer Vetting Process to learn more about requirements to serve as a 4-H volunteer. If interested in serving, please contact Julie Tritz, 4-H Extension Agent at 304-272-6839 or via email. Thank you!

Wayne County had four 4-H members participate in the 2018 State 4-H Teen Leader & Charting Weekend. Teens have an opportunity to take various educational classes and participate in leadership activities. The teens who attended include (l-r): Zane Smith, Zara Harold, Sarah Ferry, and Chase Smith. For more information on this state 4-H event, please contact Julie Tritz,4-H Extension Agent.

Our 4-H Horse Judging Team had one of their final practices on April 2, 2018 before the State 4-H & FFA Horse Judging Contests on April 14 at Potomac State. They focused on oral reasons. The team will meet again on Monday April 9 to answer any questions and review details about the trip to the state contest. Many thanks to the Coach Brenda Davis (far left), the team members of their dedication (l-r) Molly Jenkins, Bekah Napier, Lauren Crabtree, and Jessica Mitchell, as well as their parents for their support! 

Many thanks to Dave McGill, WVU Extension Service Forestry Specialist who spent April 2, 2018 with the Wayne County Junior Forestry Team. He taught them compassing, pacing, how to measure a tree and how to evaluate a forest. The team will compete in the state forestry contest in May.

During the month of March, 4-H Health Officers are helping their clubs learn how to bust through barriers. 4-H Health Officers are challenged to make achievable goals for healthy lifestyles. To learn more, contact our office at 304-272-6839.

The Genoa Warriors 4-H members had several posters that will go onto the State 4-H Poster Competition! Congratulations to all on a job well done.

With the Wayne County school calendar released on March 16, we want to inform the public that 4-H Camps this summer are going ahead as scheduled. Attendance waivers will be offered for students who want to attend 4-H Camp. Registration will be released in early April. For more information, visit 4-H Camp (scroll to the bottom), call our office at 304-272-6839 or email Julie Tritz, 4-H Extension Agent.

The WVU Collegiate 4-H Club will be hosting the first WV State Collegiate 4-H Conference this spring. WV college age 4-Her’s will be given the chance to come together for a weekend of service, socialization, and fun. Campers can look forward to seeing friends and familiar faces and meeting new people from across the state. The conference will feature a guest speaker, workshops, and a community service activity. It will be held at Camp Pioneer the weekend of April 20-22. The cost to attend is $55.00. Register online soon to reserve your spot! Note: one does not need to be attending a college or university to attend this conference.