Awards
Club News for November 3
Please take note of these upcoming events.
Leathercraft Workshop
Thursday, November 4
4:00 p.m.
McKee Building, The Ranch
If you are enrolled or you’re thinking about enrolling in Leathercraft, there is a workshop on Thursday from 4:00–5:00 p.m. This is a good opportunity to meet with Bryant Miller to discuss the project and learn about the opportunities and levels (units) you might be interested in.
Larimer County 4-H Achievement Night
Friday, November 5
6:30 p.m.
McKee Building, The Ranch
A night of recognition for the deserving youth and leaders from throughout Larimer County. We have club members who will be receiving awards. Come and support them!
Turn Pens for the Troops
Saturday, November 6
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Woodcraft of Loveland, 3718 Draft Horse Drive, Loveland
In honor of servicemen and women, Woodcraft is hosting a wood pen turning event. This is not a 4-H event but it will count for community service. There is no signup. Just arrive at the store when it works for you. And be sure and take pictures! You can find more information about this Woodcraft event by clicking here. (Sorry the link in our email didn’t work. This one should!)
Cake Decorating Kick-off
Monday, November 8
6:30 p.m.
McKee Building, The Ranch
Cake decorating will hold a meeting to begin the year at 6:30 p.m. If you are enrolled in cake decorating or you’re thinking about enrolling in cake decorating, attend the workshop. You can come over to the club meeting after cake decorating is over.
HCH Club Meeting
Monday, November 8
7:00 p.m.
McKee Building, The Ranch
Our club’s meeting for November will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. We’ll be doing our club’s achievement night for awards and certificates to members for accomplishments from the past year. Whether you’re a long-time member, or you’re new to 4-H and want to see what it’s about, plan to attend! (Those attending the cake decorating kick-off can plan to come whenever that workshop concludes.)
2020 Achievement Celebration
We are excited to share a celebration of 4-H members’ achievements in 2020! Although this past 4-H year has been far from normal, you, the 4-H community have adapted. Leaders found fun and interesting ways to keep members involved. Members embraced the challenges of this year to complete their projects, participate in the county and state fairs, and even some national events. We are so proud of all of you and so grateful for everything you do to make the best better here in Larimer County!
In lieu of our usual special awards, the H awards were created to highlight some of the members and leaders who went above and beyond to overcome the difficulties of the year.
Along with the H Awards for both members and leaders, we are recognizing our contest winners and national qualifiers for this past year, and our 2019 state volunteer award winners who were recently announced.
We will be mailing plaques to the H Award winners and small gifts to those who are receiving special recognition this year. Completion certificates, pins, and ribbons, as well as returned shooting sports targets and scorecards will be mailed to organizational leaders to hand out the next time the club is able to meet in person. If anyone needs these items sooner, please contact our office as soon as possible.
Please enjoy this video of members and their accomplishments in 4-H! A big thank you to the Junior Leader Club for creating the video from pictures you sent in.
A big congratulations to all of our award winners and to all of you who persevered through this challenging year! Cheers to embarking on a new 4-H year together!
The Larimer County 4-H Team: Katie, Diane, Pam, & Ashley
New “H Awards” for Leaders in 2020
Not only is this a year when our team would like to spotlight some of the amazing youth we have in our program, but we would also like to recognize some of the outstanding 4-H Leaders who allow our county to have such an amazing program! A 4-H program is only as strong as the leaders who make up its backbone. We are asking for nominations for 4-H leaders who have continued to make a positive impact on the Larimer County 4-H Program despite the challenges we have all faced throughout this year.
There are 4 categories that 4-H Leaders can be nominated for: Head, Heart, Hands, Health. Please find the description of each category and the nomination form attached to this email that will explain the characteristics we would like to highlight in the 4-H leaders who receive these awards. The characteristics are not an exhaustive list so if you think you know a leader who needs to be recognized, please nominate them!
Head: “I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking,”
One of the key concepts in 4-H is education; allowing youth the opportunity to learn new things in partnership with caring 4-H leaders. 4-H leaders are invaluable assets to the 4-H community and should be constantly encouraging youth to engage in educational programming to grow their knowledge. Do you know a 4-H leader who is always thinking of new ways to facilitate educational programming, has dedicated countless hours to teaching 4-H members in Larimer County, and is constantly growing their own knowledge?
Heart: “My HEART to greater loyalty,”
4-H facilitates positive relationships between 4-H leaders and youth. 4-H leaders are taught to be reliable and loyal in their heart and understand what it means to lead and care for others. Do you know a 4-H leader who digs deep to make the best better, always has a great attitude, and cares greatly about the success and longevity of the Larimer County 4-H Program?
Hands: “My HANDS to larger service,”
Service is a critical component of the Larimer County 4-H Program that is achieved when 4-H leaders encourage clubs to do community service projects or when 4-H leaders dedicate time to providing hands-on experiences to 4-H youth. Do you know a 4-H Leader who has dedicated countless hours to serving the youth in the Larimer County 4-H Program, or has taken an active role in teaching youth the importance of serving our community, our country, and our world?
Health: “And my HEALTH to better living.”
There is a multitude of projects in which 4-H leaders are asked to help youth realize what it means to live a healthy lifestyle and how to spend their leisure time. 4-H also strives to make sure youth are physically and emotionally safe by creating positive relationships with caring 4-H leaders. Do you know a 4-H leader who is always looking out for the best interests of the youth in Larimer County and serves as a positive role model to the youth of all ages?
Please click here for the nomination form.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, October 16 at 4:00 p.m. to Ashley Schilling. The 4-H Extension Team will then review the nominations, and select and announce recipients for each award by November 6.
New “H Awards” for 2020
The Larimer County 4-H Extension Team is excited to announce new awards!
Over the past year, our 4-H community has rallied together and shown great resilience during this difficult time. Youth in Larimer County deserve to be recognized for their achievements and making the best of a situation that is not ideal.
The new awards are called the “H-Awards.”
Head: “I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking,”
One of the key concepts in 4-H is education, allowing youth the opportunity to learn new things through projects and programs. 4-H allows youth to be actively engaged in their own learning. In addition, 4-H encourages youth to be participants in the learning process, rather than just recipients. One of the main goals in 4-H is to have youth develop life skills that help them succeed. Some of these life skills include leadership, responsibility, dedication, communication, and self-confidence. Do you know a 4-H member who thinks through the challenges they are presented, stays the course, and works to consistently improve?
Heart: “My HEART to greater loyalty,”
In 4-H, youth are taught to be reliable and loyal in their heart and understand what it means to take responsibility for their projects and to follow through. 4-H also connects our youth through positive relationships with adult leaders and peer members. Caring for others and their projects is also a trait that relates to the “H” for Heart. Do you know a 4-H member who digs deep to make the best better, always has a great attitude, and exemplifies humility?
Hands: “My HANDS to larger service,”
4-Hers are busy learning new things and caring for their projects all year long with hands-on experiences. Another way 4-Hers use their hands is by giving back to the community. Part of 4-H is teaching youth the importance of serving the community, the country, and the world. Do you know a 4-H member with a strong work ethic, who serves others while being respectful and considerate?
Health: “And my HEALTH to better living.”
Knowing how to cook and grow food and appreciating art allows 4-Hers to gain an understanding of how the world works and how to live healthily. A multitude of 4-H projects helps our youth to realize what it means to live a healthy lifestyle and spend their leisure time. 4-H also strives to make sure youth are physically and emotionally safe. Do you know a 4-H member that makes good choices for the greater good while demonstrating good sportsmanship and citizenship?
Please click here for the nomination form.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, October 16 at 4:00 p.m. to Ashley Schilling. The 4-H Extension Team will then review the nominations, and select and announce recipients for each award by November 6.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to Katie Daywalker, Diane Kern, Ashley Schilling, or Pam Heeney.