Baltimore Blue Ribbons 4-H Club

05/28/2026

Hello, 4-H'ers and Parents!

Just a reminder that our next meeting is THIS SUNDAY, 5/31, at 5:00 p.m. at ALT PARK.

We'll meet at the shelter house, have our meeting, refreshments, and games, and then pick up trash around the park.

1. Please bring a bag for trash if you have one.

2. Also, last year someone had plastic gloves we used when picking up trash. Does anyone have any on hand? If not, I'll get some.

Thanks to the following for helping at our Sunday meeting:
1. Safety Update: Bella
2. Games: Steve Bader (his fun outside games members enjoy each year)
3. Demonstration/Talk: Charles Slaby
4. Refreshments: Sarah & Alex Young

If you have any questions, let me know!

Blessings!
Alice (& Julia & Steve)

05/17/2026

Since everyone is busy and not able to help clean the swim team pool shed tomorrow, Laura said she'll find another way to get it done. Thanks to everyone who responded! Enjoy the warm weather this week!

05/15/2026

Since no one is able to help on Saturday, would
MONDAY AT 4:30 p.m. work to help clean out the pool shed?
(See previous post for details).

** IF YOU COULD PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHETHER OR NOT YOUR YOUTH IS/ARE AVAILABLE, I would greatly appreciate it so we'll know how to plan. :-)

Thanks & blessings!
Alice

05/12/2026

Hello, 4-H'ers and parents!

At our last meeting, members decided that for one of our service projects, they would like to help the Baltimore Sea Lions Swim Team clean out their shed and supplies. Laura Slaby said she could use up to 12 members to help.

If you are able to help, here are the details:

Saturday, May 16
9:30 a.m. (for approximately 60-90 minutes)
Meet at the Baltimore Pool

Rain date:
Monday, May 18
4:30 p.m.

We realize this is short notice, so if you aren't able, we certainly understand.

**COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHETHER OR NOT YOUR CHILD(REN) IS (ARE) ABLE TO COME?
This will help us plan. (If no one can come, we'll reschedule.)

Also, if someone has a high-pressure washer we could use to clean the shed, please let us know.

Thanks & blessings!!
Alice

05/01/2026

If you want to have fun at 4-H Camp, sign up now! (The camps fill up, so hurry!) 😊🍀

We made it! Camp Registration is now open!
Find details and register at: https://go.osu.edu/FCCamp
Registration is based on availability and is first-come, first-served.

04/28/2026

Hello, 4-H'ers & Parents!

Just a reminder that our next meeting is THIS Sunday, May 5, at Smeck Park, at 6:00 p.m.
(Please note that our start time is later than usual to accommodate some of our members in National Honor Society.)

Thanks to the following for your help at our upcoming meeting:
Talk/Demonstration: Sarah Young
Health Update: Hannah
Games: Alex
Refreshments: Julia & Steve

Thanks & blessings!
Alice (& Julia & Steve)

04/15/2026

Hello, 4-H'ers!

Just a reminder that our club's Quality Assurance (QA) training will be THIS SUNDAY, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. at Thurston Methodist Church.

If you know of other 4-H or FFA members who need QA training, they are welcome to join us.

1. This training is REQUIRED for anyone showing LIVESTOCK at the county and state fairs.

2. The training will last one hour (as required).

3. PARENTS are encouraged to attend. :-)

If you have any questions, let me know!

Thanks & blessings!!
Alice

04/10/2026

Hello, 4-H'ers & Parents!

1. MEETING THIS SUNDAY, 5:00 P.M. AT SMECK PARK
Just a reminder that our next meeting will be THIS SUNDAY, 5:00 p.m. Since the weather is supposed to be very nice, we'll plan to meet at SMECK PARK. After parking in the lot, walk through the entrance and then turn left (south), past the playground to the small blacksmith shed. There aren't many benches there, so feel free to bring a folding chair if you'd like. At the meeting, we'll talk about 4-H Camp, 4-H Achievement Forms, club committees, and more!

2. FEES FOR DUES & BOOKS
If you haven't paid for books you ordered or your dues, we'll collect those at the meeting. Also, if you ordered books through the club, I will have them for you.

3. THANKS TO...
Bella who will give us a safety update.
Emma who will inform us about 4-H Achievement Forms.
Adora who will give a talk/demonstration and provide refreshments.
Alex who will lead us in a fun game.

4. ENROLL ONLINE BEFORE 4/15
If you have not yet enrolled your child(ren) and their projects, please do so right away. The deadline is 4/15. If you did, make sure you registered all your children and all their projects. :-)

If you have any questions, let us know!

See you Sunday!!
Alice (& Julia & Steve)

03/27/2026

Hello, 4-H'ers and families!

1) Congratulations to our new officers elected at our last meeting:

President: Kathleen Slaby
Vice President: Sarah Young
Secretary: Kelsie Huntwork
Treasurer: Heather Slaby
Reporter: Emma Huntwork
Recreation Leader: Alex Young
Healthy Living Leader: Hannah Slaby
Safety Leader: Bella Brammer

2) If you ordered project books through the club, I have them! If you would like to get your books before our next meeting, please text (740-777-8991) or Private Message me on Facebook. (Our Facebook group is: "Baltimore Blue Ribbons 4-H Club")

3) Don't forget to register all your 4-H'ers & their projects online BEFORE April 15.

4) Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 12, at 5:00 p.m. at Thurston Methodist Church.

Thanks to Adora who offered to provide refreshments and a demonstration or talk!

At our next meeting, we'll receive dues and book fees (for those who still need to pay), share about 4-H camp and achievement forms, and enjoy refreshments and a game planned by Alex.

* Would any of our older members like give a little talk about Achievement Forms, award and trip available, how to keep records, etc.?

** I forgot to ask at our last meeting, would our Health or Safety Officer like to give a little talk at our 4/12 meeting?

*** If the weather is really nice, we may move the meeting to Alice's house or Smeck Park. If our location is changed, I will notify you NO LATER than 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please check your email or Facebook after 2:00 p.m. on 4/12 to confirm the location of our meeting.

If you have an questions, please be sure to let me know!

Thanks & blessings to you all!
Alice

03/17/2026

Congratulations to Emma Huntwork for being named a state winner in Family Life & Child Development and winning a trip to National 4-H Convention! We're proud of you, Emma, and all your hard work and accomplishments!