4 - H Holds Annual Achievement Night and Encourages New Membership for 2025
By: Kaci Daniel, Extension Agent, 4 - H Youth Development, Unit Coordinator, Orange County Extension Office
Orange County 4 - H held its annual Achievement Night on Sunday, September 22. Zachary Clary of the 4 - H Archery Club won the Harry T. Peters, Jr. Award, which recognizes work ethic and leadership. The Gold Award, presented to a young person who excels behind the scenes and provides support to peers and adult volunteers, was awarded to Levi Call of the 4 - H Dairy and Livestock Clubs. Mya Jones, 4 - H camp counselor from Lake of the Woods, earned a $500 scholarship to further her studies at Germanna Community College.
Pillars of Character awards were made in the form of Crocs shoes in colors matching each pillar. Winners included: Trustworthiness - Adam Southard, Respect - Sam Herndon,
Responsibility - Journey McDaniel, Fairness - Karma Bright, Caring - Jayden McDaniel, and Citizenship - Sadie Garth. Volunteer 4 - H club leaders were presented with locally grown mums in appreciation for their time and investment in Orange County youth. On the heels of this celebration came the opportunity for orange County youth to register for the new 2025 4 - H year! As of October
Pillars of Character award winners show off their Crocs clogs in the colors associated with each pillar.
1, those ages 5 - 19 were (and are) invited and encouraged to join a 4 - H club! The four H ’ s of 4 - H stand for head, heart, hands, and health. Taken together, these four values help 4 - H build leaders and encourages them to learn through action. There is something in 4 - H that will interest nearly everyone! Project areas range from animals to healthy living, and Orange County 4 - H clubs host a variety of field trips, contests, and service projects.
There is no cost for membership, and a list of clubs can be found at ocva4h.org.
Dairy Club members received a new milkshake machine this year! This new machine will help ‘ shake up ’ their fundraising and dairy promotion plans!
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