4-H Ohio Family Guide 2003

1. Participation in State
Activity	Sponsor	Description
Conservation Camp	Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts	Land use planning and leadership training in the areas of soil and water, forestry, wildlife, and human impact at the State 4-H Camp; 88 counties participating.
4-H Leadership Camp	Nationwide Ohio Farm Bureau Federation	Leadership and Citizenship training at the State 4-H Camp; 88 counties participating.
Ohio 4-H Youth Expo	Wendy's International Ohio 4-H Foundation American Dairy Association and Dairy Council Mid-EastLocal county sponsors	This event brings together Ohio's older 4-H youth in a spirit of celebration, exploration, and personal development; 88 counties participating.
Ohio Swine Youth Challenge	Animal Sciences Dept. Ohio Pork Producers Assn.	Held in February in conjunction with the Ohio Pork Congress. Registration due by January 20.
Shooting Education Camp	4-H Shooting Sports Committee Ohio Department of Natural Resources National Rifle Association	Gun and bow safety education, marksmanship, and personal development for youth ages 12-16. Held at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, OH.
Buckeye Leadership Workshop	Local county sponsors and/or individual member	Learning experience for older youth and adult leaders focusing on recreation and leadership within a group setting.
2. Participation in National
Citizenship-Washington Focus (15 years and older)	Local County sponsors and/or individual member	Citizenship and leadership training at National 4-H Center, Washington, D.C. Any 4-H member may participate.
3. Opportunities and Awards for Individuals
Ohio 4-H Ambassador***	Wendy's International, Inc. Ralph J. Stolle Family Ohio 4-H Foundation	Teens become eligible to be a State 4-H Ambassador based on their documented accomplishments in 4-H, leadership, public speaking, and community service activities. Once eligibility has been verified, the teens are invited to attend Ohio 4-H Youth Expo and receive initial training. Upon completion of initial training, they are officially installed as Ambassadors and are recognized. Ambassadors are then eligible to represent Ohio's 4-H youth at various county, state, and national events.
State Achievement Awards*	Various sponsors	Includes a trip to National 4-H Congress. Areas include: Beef, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Dairy, Dairy Goats, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Mechanical & Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Rabbits & Poultry, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine and Veterinary Science. Recognition provided at state awards banquet and National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA.
Local Government Award*	Ohio Township Association	Two $1,500 awards are available to any 4-H high school senior who has completed a local government-type activity with significant impact on the applicant's community, township or county.
Ohio Dairy Goat Conference*	Ohio Dairy Goat Association	Four delegates selected to attend the Ohio Dairy Goat Conference held in Columbus. Available to current Dairy Goat project members.
National 4-H Dairy Conference*	Genex/CRI COBA/Select Sires, Inc. Dairy Farmers of America	Six delegates selected to attend National 4-H Dairy conference held in Madison, Wisconsin.
State Jr. Fair Board*	The Ohio State Fair	Two members (one male and one female) per year selected to serve on State Junior Fair Board.
Health and Safety Speaking Award	Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives	Jr. & Sr. members compete at District and State public speaking events; top 4 winners receive special recognition and a possible trip to a national event.
Cunningham 4-H Leadership Award****	Cunningham 4-H Leadership Fund	$700.00 awarded to one former 4-H member, currently attending The Ohio State University, recognizing achievements in the areas of 4-H, academics, and leadership.
(Steve R.) Rauch 4-H Collegiate Award****	Steve R. Rauch, Inc.	$5,000.00 awarded over three years to one former 4-H member, currently attending The Ohio State University in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, recognizing achievements in the areas of 4-H experience, agricultural industry, and academic excellence.
John Mount Achievement Award****	John T. Mount 4-H Achievement Fund	$1,000.00 awarded to one former 4-H member attending The Ohio State University, recognizing achievements in the areas of leadership, scholarship and service.
Vance Family Collegiate Scholarship****	W. Chaney & Jane S. Vance Family 4-H Fund	$2,000 awarded to two, and $1,500 awarded to one, current Ohio 4-H member and current senior in high school; or a current or former Ohio 4-H member and a freshman, sophomore, or junior at OSU main campus or any regional OSU campus; who is also planning to attend or currently attending the College of Food, Agricultural and Environments Sciences or the College of Human Ecology.
4. Opportunities and Awards for Judging Teams
National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest/State Dairy Judging Team	Ohio State Fair and various state sponsors	Trip to national 4-H dairy judging event in Madison, Wisconsin.
National Livestock Judging Contest/State Livestock Judging Team	Steve R. Rauch, Inc., Ohio State Fair, Auctioneer Kevin Wendt, Prime Time AgriMarketing Network, and Ironton Vision Center	Trip to national judging contest in Louisville, Kentucky held in November.
4-H National Engineering, Science and Leadership Events	Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers, and Power Show Ohio	Sr. members compete at state engineering events including electric, computer, small engine, tractor, bicycle, compact tractor, and aerospace. Top winners in each State Fair class win an expense paid trip to the national engineering event.
National Poultry Conference/State Poultry Judging Team/Avian Bowl Team/Chicken BBQ, Turkey BBQ & Egg Demonstration Contests	Ohio Poultry Association	Trip to Louisville, Kentucky, to participate in 4-H poultry events.
Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-Up/State 4-H Horse Bowl Team, Judging Team, Safety Speaking Contestants and Horse Demonstration	All American Youth Horse Show Mid Ohio Walking Horse Association State 4-H Horse Committee	Partial support to participate in 4-H horse bowl event in Louisville, Kentucky.

5. College Scholarships
Ohio Scholarships	# Available in State	Sponsor	Eligibility
All American Youth Horse Show Foundation 4-H Scholarship	1-$1,500	All American Youth Horse Show Endowment Fund	Applicants must be high school seniors and current 4H horse members planning to enroll in the fall at any accredited post-secondary institution in any course of study
(Kathryn) Beich 4-H Scholarship	1-$500	Nestle-Beich Corporation	Applicants must be current 4-H members and reside within one of the counties participating in a Nestle-Beich candy fundraising program.
(Mary E.) Border Ohio 4-H Scholarship**	2-$1,000	Mary E. Border Ohio 4-H Scholarship Fund	Applicants must be high school seniors and current members planning to enroll in the fall at any accredited post secondary institution in any course of study.
(Bea) Cleveland 4-H Scholarship**	1-$1,000	Bea Cleveland 4-H Scholarship Fund	To be awarded annually to a 4-H member who is a senior in high school during the year of application. Applicants must be planning to enroll as a freshman, autumn quarter in the College of Human Ecology, at The Ohio State University, Columbus Campus or any of its regional campuses.
(Ashley Brittany) Calhoon 4-H Leadership Scholarship**	1-$600	Ashley Brittany Calhoon 4-H Leadership Scholarship Fund	Applicant must be 4-H member and senior in high school planning to enroll as a freshman in fall at The Ohio State University. Preference is given to applicants from Franklin County.
(Bob) Evans Farms 4-H Scholarship**	1-$1000	Bob Evans Farms, Inc.	Applicant must be 4-H member, senior in high school during the year of application, planning to enroll Autumn Quarter in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University to pursue a degree in Natural Resources.
(William E.) Goos Memorial** 4-H Scholarship	1-$1,000	Mrs. Kathy Goos	Applicants must be current 4-H member, senior in high school during the year of application, and planning to enroll Autumn Quarter at The Ohio State University main campus in any academic area. Preference will be given to Butler, Preble, and Hamilton county residents. Recipient may reapply for scholarship after freshman year.
Jonard Family 4-H Scholarship**	1-$1,000	Jonard Family	Applicant must be present or former 4-H member, senior in high school and planning to enroll as a freshman in the fall at The Ohio State University in any course of study. Preference will be given to Harrison, Jefferson and Delaware County applicants.
(Chuck) Lifer 4-H Scholarship**	1-$1,000	Charles W. and Gwyenna L. Lifer 4-H Scholarship Fund	Applicant must be a high school senior who is a current or former 4-H member and planning to enroll Autumn Quarter at The Ohio State University in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences with a major in the area of agriculture or natural resources. Secondary eligibility will be given to seniors planning to attend the Agricultural Technical Institute located in Wooster, Ohio. Preference will be given to applicants from Richland, Knox and Monroe Counties.
(John L.) Ryant 4-H Scholarship**	1-$1,000	John L. Ryant Memorial 4-H Agriculture Fund	Awarded to an incoming freshman enrolled in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, preferably from Delaware County, who is a current or former 4-H member and who has demonstrated qualities of leadership.
(Mabel) Sarbaugh 4-H Scholarship**	1-$1,000	Mabel Sarbaugh 4-H Scholarship Fund	Applicant must be a 4-H member, senior in high school during the year of application, and planning to enroll Autumn Quarter in the College of Human Ecology as a freshman at The Ohio State University or any of its regional campuses.
(Mr. & Mrs. G. Deming) Seymour 4-H Scholarship**	1-$1,000	Mr. and Mrs. G. Deming Seymour	Applicant must be present or former 4-H member, senior in high school, and planning to enroll as a freshman in the fall at The Ohio State University, ATI, or any of its regional campuses in any academic area. Preference will be given to Richland County applicants.
(Paul & Ethel) Smith 4-H Scholarship**	10-$2,500	Smith 4-H Endowment Fund	Ten $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be a present or former 4-H member, senior in high school, and planning to enroll as a freshman in the fall at The Ohio State University, ATI, or any of the regional campuses, in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, including the School of Natural Resources, to pursue an education in farming or agriculture.
(Alga "Peg") Weaver 4-H Scholarship**	2-$1,200	Alga "Peg" Weaver 4-H Scholarship Fund	Applicants must be 4-H members, seniors in high school during the year of application, planning to enroll in the College of Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Recipient will be awarded $400 for three (3) consecutive quarters providing the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
6. International Opportunities

For more information on 4-H international opportunities, please contact your county OSU Extension Office or Mary Lynn Thalheimer, State 4-H Office, 2120 Fyffe Road #25, Columbus, OH 43210-1084. Phone 614-292-6941, FAX 614-292-5937 or e-mail: thalheimer.1@osu.edu.

Host Family*****
Welcome an international visitor into your home. Youth and adults come from more than 20 countries and stay with host families for two weeks to one year. 2003 exchangees will come from Japan (approximate dates July 26-August 20) Denmark (July) and other countries around the world (September 24-December 4). Deadlines vary, February 28 to May 15.

For: interested Ohio families.
Applications available from your county OSU Extension Office.

International Study Tours*****
Travel to different countries for 17 days to study the local cultures and participate in a short-term stay with a host family.
Note: This program operates on "even" years only, and will next travel in either 2004 or 2006.

For: Youth ages 13 to 20 (flexible).
When: 2 weeks, mid-June to mid-July OR winter break
Where: Europe, Great Britain, New Zealand or Botswana
Cost: Approximately $3,000 per person.
Applications available from your county OSU Extension Office.
Application deadline: February 28, 2004 or 2006

IFYE Ambassador*****
Visit a foreign country for six weeks, living with two host families.

For: Youth ages 15 to 25.
When: June 21-August 2, 2003.
Where: Various countries around the world.
Cost: $3,000 to $3,600, plus domestic airfare.
Applications available from your county OSU Extension Office.
Application deadline: January 31, 2003 or soon after.

IFYE Representative*****
Visit a foreign country for six months; live with various host families and travel independently during a three week break.

More than 20 countries can be visited including Luxembourg, Portugal, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Botswana, Norway and others.
For 4-H alumni 19 to 30.
When: June through December, 2004.
Cost: $3,200. Partial and full scholarships available through the Ohio 4-H Foundation and private donors to selected participants. (Scholarships available up to age 25 only.).
Applications available from your county OSU Extension Office, and are due in the State 4-H Office by October 31, 2003.
Selections will be held in December 2003.

4-H Japanese Exchange*****
Delegates travel to Japan to live with a Japanese family for one month. They take part in LABO camps and are involved in a variety of activities with their host families. Optional language training is available. Note: This program operates on "odd years" only and will next travel in 2003.

For youth ages 12 to 19.
When: July 9 to August 8, 2003.
Cost: Approximately $3,000 per person.
Applications are available from your county Extension office.
Application deadline: February 28, 2003

Promote International Understanding*****

Invite an Ohio IFYE (International 4-H Youth Exchange) Representative to share what he or she learned while living in another country.
Volunteer as an adult coordinator of international activities (ICC) in your county.

*	Ohio 4-H Achievement Record to be completed and submitted to county OSU Extension office before January 31.
**	Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application Sheet to be completed and submitted to county OSU Extension office before January 31.
***	State 4-H Ambassador Application Form to be completed and submitted to county OSU Extension office before January 31.
****	Special Scholarship Application Form to be completed and submitted to State 4-H Office by February 15.
*****	International Youth Exchange Traveler Application Form and/or Host Family Application Form to be completed and submitted to State 4-H Office on designated dates.

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