Eleven local 4-H youth were recognized during the Ohio State Fair for receiving Outstanding of the Day Awards or Clock Trophy Awards. Outstanding of the Day
Washington County CARTEENS 4-H Club
In every CARTEENS meeting, special goals are discussed among teammates to improve and enrich the program and members. In the meeting for March 10, 2021, CARTEENS members voted for new officers and discussed the Teen Instructor Award Nominations. In the officer’s election, Julia Hartline was elected for the office of president, while Megan Beaver was chosen for the vice president. Furthermore, Melina Matics was nominated as the historian, Felicity Schmidt volunteered to be the news reporter, and Lindsey Hartline was appointed as the recording secretary, lastly Emma Bauerbach serves at the community service officer. In addition to electing officers, Kathryn Hartline, the program coordinator, discussed the Teen Instructor Award Nominations with the group. Hartline explained that each member of CARTEENS will have the ability to win various awards such as gift cards, award plaques, and possibly a scholarship by completing leadership activities throu
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers 4-H Club of Washington County, Ohio has started a Little Free Library at the Hickory Grove Laundry Mat in Vincent, Ohio. This is a library that you can take a book or put a book in to share with others. This is a nonprofit organization for anyone in the community and a community service project for the 4-H Club. The Little Library was donated to the Washington County 4-H Program by the Marietta Community Foundation. Reported by Emily Hoffman and Cory Hoffman.
Oak Grove Explorers
The Oak Grove Explorers 4-H Club held their meeting over Zoom. Community Service Committee Member and Vice President Melina Matics introduced a competition. The club was divided into two “families” with Melina Matics and Bijou Burgardt serving as the “parents.” The two “families” earn points based off how many members attend community service activities and meetings.