The Ohio 4-H Foundation New President and Board Members will ring in the 2013 New Year!

Volume 13, No. 1

The Ohio 4-H Foundation Board is pleased to welcome Karen Corcoran as the 2013 President

along with seven new members to the organization: Kim Catchpole from Adventure Central is

representing the Ohio Association of Extension Professionals, Denise Shockley - Gallia Vinton

ESC, Christine Steele – Abbott, Elizabeth Thomas - The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company and

Doug Tenney along with two youth members from the TEEN Advisory Council help to round

out the 2013 Ohio 4-H Foundation Board.

The Board consists of highly qualified volunteers from all over Ohio with a variety of professional

backgrounds and firsthand experiences with 4-H. Special thanks to Nominating Chair Cindy Rasmussen and

the entire nominating committee for producing this excellent slate of new members. Board members are

selected through a rigorous nominating process that maximizes the ability to provide critical advice, volunteer

effort, and financial resources to enhance Ohio 4-H programs, professional development, and scholarship

awards.

We bid a fond farewell to departing members Gale Betterly, Erica Clouse, Lynnze English, Robert Joseph,

Jed Osborn and Joy Sharp. The Foundation is vastly improved as a result of their time and talent in building

the resources for Ohio 4-H.

Cindy Rasmussen-

1st Vice President and

Nominating Chair

Karen Corcoran, President

Greg West

2nd Vice President and

Development Chair

Nadine Fogt

Secretary

Betsy Moore

County Endowments Chair Jodi Garrison

Finance Chair

Dale Arnold

Grants Chair

Mitzi Kitchen

Stewardship Chair

Roger Himes

2012 Past President

Bonnie Ayars Becky Barker Patricia Brundige Kim Catchpole Nikki Conklin

Clarence Cunningham Jill Hoffman Gasper Lisa McClure Jim Rogers Denise Shockley

Christine Steele Doug Tenney Elizabeth Thomas Howard Warner Mike Westfall

2013 Ohio 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees

Cindy Rasmussen

1st Vice President and

Nominating Chair

1st Quarter, 2013

sessions and strategic planning in an effort to bring some new fund raising ideas to our

program of work. As we close the year I want to say thank you for all you do to support

Ohio 4-H. Together we can make a difference in the lives of our young people.

Karen Corcoran

2013 President, Ohio 4-H Foundation Board

Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Karen Corcoran, President

Cindy Rasmussen, 1st VP & Nominating

Greg West, 2nd VP & Development

Nadine Fogt, Secretary

Betsy Moore, County Endowments

Jodi Garrison, Finance

Dale Arnold, Grants

Mitzi Kitchen, Stewardship

Roger Himes, 2012 Past President

Business/Industry Representatives Dale Arnold, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation,

Franklin County

Pat Brundige, (Total Ultimate Foods),

Franklin County

Jodi Garrison, Hirth Norris & Garrison, LLP,

Madison County

Roger Himes, Turner Construction Company,

Franklin County

Denise Shockley, Gallia Vinton ESC,

Gallia County

Christine Steele, Abbott,

Franklin County

Mike Westfall, Farm Credit Mid-America,

Clark County

At-Large Members Karen Corcoran, (Nationwide) Ohio University,

Ross County

Clarence Cunningham, OSU Professor, Emeritus,

Franklin County

Jill Hoffman Gasper, (Nationwide) Community Volunteer,

Franklin County

Mitzi Kitchen, Kenton Schools,

Hardin County

Lisa McClure, (Nationwide) Community Volunteer,

Paulding County

Betsy Moore, Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center,

Ross County

Cindy Rasmussen, (Nationwide) Community Volunteer,

Franklin County

Doug Tenney, Community Volunteer,

Fairfield County

Elizabeth Thomas, The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company,

Union County

Howard Warner, Community Volunteer,

Butler County

Greg West, Bob Evans Farms, Inc.,

Franklin County

Ohio Association of Extension Professionals Bonnie Ayars, Champaign County

Becky Barker, Morrow County

Kim Catchpole, Montgomery County

Nadine Fogt, Fayette County

Extension Emeriti Nikki Conklin, Delaware County

State Extension Advisory Committee Jim Rogers, Hocking County

4-H Youth Representatives Caitlin Clifton, Clinton County

Alyssa Grolle, Pickaway County

Joel Hamric, Muskingum County

Hannah Slykerman, Fairfield County

Honorary Trustees E. Gordon Gee

Governor John Kasich

Dean Bruce McPheron

Mary Yerina

Permanent Trustees Tom Archer

Keith Smith

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Ohio 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees gather in Columbus October 2nd

& 3rd

, 2012

How did we make all of this happen? Surprise, by “Working Together”! I started the year

with this phrase that my dad coined in a weekly column he wrote for 28 years as a county

extension agent. I have spent over 40 years in the commercial building construction

business. It takes clear, concise communication between owner, architect and builder to

achieve the desired building. Each new building continues to be a challenge in cooperation

to accomplish the end goal. To this point, I continue to marvel at what a seamless

organization Ohio 4-H is! Inherent in the system is participation of the Federal, State and

County governments, individual and corporate funding, thousands of local volunteers and

the end users, our Ohio 4-H youth. So many places for the system to fail, but it doesn’t. We

have been able to add 15 more county educators this year, 4-H enrollment is at 240,000 and

volunteers number 31,000. Ohio 4-H has grown and improved this year and it is in a great

position to continue this growth in 2013.

Roger W. Himes 2012 President, Ohio 4-H Foundation Board

How quickly the 110th

year of 4-H rolled by in Ohio. Our Ohio 4-H

Foundation conducts only 3 or 4 major events each year, but the planning

effort is huge and tends to make the year fly by. Thanks again to the

many volunteers and 4-H staff who made these events so successful. Our

Teen & Volunteer Conference in March was attended by 2000 4-H

members and volunteers. In June we awarded 51 separate awards and

scholarships to 70 4-H youth from 30 counties totaling $92,000. We

continue to market ourselves with more of a presence at the Ohio State

Fair. Our annual Celebration of Youth event was a great success and is

highlighted within this newsletter.

Have you ever heard “out with the old and in with the new”? Well lucky

for the Ohio 4-H Foundation we are welcoming new Board members in

2013. Joining the board are Denise Shockley, Christine Steele, Elizabeth

Thomas, Doug Tenney and Kim Catchpole. We did have to say goodbye

to some wonderful 4-H volunteers and professionals but their dedication

and leadership helped to Make the Best Better.

I am really excited about 2013. We are being energized with some idea

Project SAFE – Workforce Prep Joyce Shriner, Hocking County

In collaboration with The Ohio 4-H Foundation and

Logan-Hocking Schools, the Project SAFE after school

program teaches workforce preparation and provides

exposure to community work environments through

field trips. The purpose of the club is to teach

employment skills, to give hope for the future, to

provide a positive reason to prioritize school and

achievement and

avoid high risk behaviors. The program was open to all middle school students in the

after school care program, including those not currently enrolled in 4-H.

In 2012, 50 grants totaling

$111,000 were funded

throughout Ohio.

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2012 Grant Programs at Work!

Fashion, Food & Fun! Tracy Winters, Gallia County

Fashion, Food and Fun! provided the opportunity for

hands-on activity and assistance with food and clothing

projects from experts, while delivering adult

mentorship and peer to peer interaction. Thanks to

funding provided in part by The Ohio 4-H Foundation,

25 youth from six counties participated, of which 52%

were first time project takers!

The Ohio 4-H Foundation Grants Program provides 4-H professionals with much needed support in building the capacity for positive

youth development programming, and to train and recognize volunteers that are so essential to delivering those programs. In most

cases, the Foundation is a partner, rather than the sole source of funds. Investments are made where the strategic use of resources are

most in evidence and where the largest number of 4-H youth can be reached with the most meaningful and sustainable impact.

CloverTech Kids-

Robotics for 4-H Cloverbuds Sally McClaskey, State 4-H

Office

4-H CloverTech Kids is a 4-H

STEM program that introduced

basic engineering, design and

research skills to 4-H Cloverbud

members through participation in

the Junior FIRST LEGO League.

The objectives of the program are

to simulate an interest in young

children in learning technology

via the use of LEGO bricks and

with older children, robotics. The

Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge

was held on June 9, 2012 at the

Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau

4-H Center. More than 100 youth

in kindergarten through second

grade participated from 13 Ohio

counties.

2013

Grant Update: 50 grants totaling

$118,500 have been

approved for

funding!

Commemorating the Accomplishments of

4-H Youth Development in Ohio and

Building Resources for the Future

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THANK YOU! This event would not have been possible without the time and talent provided by the COY Committee, Ambassadors and the Ohio 4-H State Staff.

COY Committee Co-Chairs: Dale Arnold, Linda Joseph Auction Chairs: Norma Pitts, Nikki Conklin Banquet Chairs: Barbara Vance, Jodi Garrison Hospitality Chairs: Betsy Moore, Joy Sharp Program: Dale Arnold, Roger Himes, Bob Joseph Clarence Cunningham, Jane Cunningham, Gale Betterly, Larry Hall, Howard Warner, Judy Warner, Hannah Slykerman, Greg West, Cindy Rasmussen, Mike Westfall, Karen Corcoran, Bonnie Ayars, Chuck Bell, Sue Bell, Mary Beth Albright, Becky Barker, Lisa McClure and Anne Foltz.

Educational Displays provided by the 4-H State Staff

4-H Ambassadors – Dr. Paul Kuber Small Animals Programs – Dr. Paul Kuber and Lucinda Miller Teen Advisory Council – Dr. Josh Kirby Operation: Military Kids – Dr. Theresa Ferrari and Katie Feldhues Ohio 4-H Teen Connections – Nadine Fogt and Robin Stone International Programs – Mary Lynn Thalheimer 4-H Curriculum – Jane Wright

Special Thanks to Bob Evans Farms and Cooper Farms for providing the meal Catering Services provided by METRO Cuisine Johnny Regula, Auctioneer Lynn Wells, Photographer Makayla Roth, Photographer, 4-H Member Brienna Maners, Harpist, 4-H Member OSU Collegiate 4-H All of our Auction Donors and Sponsors

The Celebration of Youth is the major fundraising event of the Ohio 4-H Foundation. Proceeds benefit Ohio 4-H Endowment Fund (fund #605354) with a portion benefitting the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center Endowment Fund (fund #605125).

Over

$100,000

raised!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 SPONSORS

PLATINUM - $10,000

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Nationwide

GOLD - $5,000

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundations

SILVER - $2,500

Farm Credit of Mid-America Heiner's Bakery

OSU Extension

College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Turner Construction Company

Heartland Bank

BRONZE - $1,000

Clarence & Jane Cunningham

Tim & Karen Corcoran Terry & Lisa McClure

Pat Brundige

Bob & Linda Joseph Irv & Jean Bell

Steve & Cindy Rasmussen

Jim & Nancy Patterson Dairy Farmers of America

Jed & Mary Osborn

Joseph J. & Jill Hoffman Gasper Donald & Joan Herr

Norma Pitts

Stan & Doris Harrison Greg & Jodi Garrison

John T. Mount Fred & Kathy Pepple

Ohio Agricultural Council

GREEN - $500

Bob & Dorothy Teater Ruth Mary Service

James & Ellen Bachmann

Kraft Foods Group

Mid-City Electric COBA/Select Sires

Ken & Christa Davis

Jim & Nancy Patterson

Brent Porteus

Arden & Clarice Shisler Jeff & Lisa Zellers

Jim & Lillian Marquand

OSU College of EHE

Charles & Gwyenna Lifer Robert & Margaret Scherer

Larry & Betsy Moore

J.D. Equipment The Vance Family

Koch Foods

M.H. Eby Wallingford Coffee

Gordon Food Service

Evolution Ag LLC Helen Joseph

Debra McComb

To view additional photos, please visit ohio4h.org/foundation

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2012 Ohio 4-H

Ambassadors

2012 Celebration of Youth

Silent Auction

2012 Celebration of Youth

Live Auction

As I continued on my 4-H adventure and got older,

more opportunities opened up for me. Junior Leaders

and Junior Fair Board were just two of the leadership

positions I have held in my 4-H career. One of the

other 4-H events that I attended was the 4-H Teen

Conference and learned many valuable lessons and

information about each of my different leadership

roles. The Teen Conference also showed my future

college major. A fun candy session at the

conference showed me food science. Now, I study

food science at The Ohio State University.

Without 4-H, I do not know where I would be or

what I would be studying. Without 4-H, I would not

be a leader or have gone to camp. 4-H defines who I

am.

County Endowments

County 4-H endowments are permanent accounts, funded

through individual donations, business and corporate

contributions, and fundraising events. Each county has full

control over the interest income generated by their

endowment. County endowment funds support local 4-H

programs through 4-H member scholarships and awards,

educational workshops and resources, and volunteer training

and support. This year over $295,000 was distributed to 77

counties throughout the state.

FY2012 Use of County 4-H Endowment Disbursements Reported as of October 1, 2012

Our Fantastic 4-H Members!

Elizabeth Fischbach, Allen County

I do not know where I would be without 4-H. My

sisters and I grew up with 4-H and it has always been

a family affair. My great grandparents were Allen

County 4-H advisors; grandma was a 4-H member.

My Dad and Mom were not only members but

advisors as well. I have learned many life skills from

my 10 years as a 4-H member. I learned who I am and

where I want to go through 4-H.

One of the skills 4-H gave me was leadership and my

passion to work with kids. My older sister went to

camp a year before I could, and wow was I jealous!

But the next year, my first year in 4-H, I was a first

year camper and I did not stop there. I went to other

sponsored camps and once I became old enough, I

became a beloved camp counselor at Allen County 4-

H camp. I loved every minute of camp; from the

planning to the moments when we needed to

improvise because of bad weather. My love of camp

compelled me to become an Operation: Military Kids

Camp counselor and volunteer for OMK. Being a

camp counselor, I learned to be responsible, reliable,

flexible and all the other words that describe the ideal

counselor.

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The Ohio 4-H Foundation is proud to be a contributing sponsor to the 2013 Ohio 4-

H Volunteer Conference and Bob Evans Farms Recognition Luncheon and Teen

Conference being held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High

Street in March.

Each year, nearly 1,100 4-H volunteers and professionals and 800 teens from across

the state will converge in Columbus for this spectacular one day event. Volunteers

and professionals will take part in a day of education and recognition while the

teens attend professional workshops focused on leadership, citizenship, community

service, personal development and effective communication.

For more information visit:

www.ohio4h.org/4-h-volunteer-conference

Ohio 4-H Volunteer & Teen Conference

March 9, 2013 – Largest One Day Gathering

The mission of The Ohio 4-H Foundation is to

raise money to enhance the 4-H Youth

Development program of OSU Extension. The

Foundation provides funds to initiate new or

improve existing Ohio 4-H programs at the

county and state levels. The Ohio 4-H

Foundation was founded in 1945 as part of The

Ohio State University Development Fund.

Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau

4-H Center

2201 Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, Ohio 43210

Phone: (614)295-6943 Fax: (614)292-5937

Online: www.ohio4h.org/foundation

E-mail: ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu

Foundation Staff

Erin Wingfield, Director of Development

Kelly Lavelle, Foundation Manager

Anna Bernard, Accountant

Lisa Oberer, Program Assistant

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The Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H

Center is a great place to hold an event!

In keeping with the purpose of the building,

Ohio 4-H groups always get first priority for

scheduling.

Call Amelia Brashear at 614.247.6904 for

help with planning your next event.

Or send an inquiry by email to:

4hreservations@osu.edu.

Ohio 4-H Teen Connections

actions not only positively

impacts their communities, it also

shapes their lives as they

transition into adulthood. These

experiences may be touted locally

but rarely are they shared in a way

that others may learn from and

help celebrate the successes.

The Ohio 4-H Foundation is a

proud sponsor of the Teen

Connection web site and the Ohio

4-H Teen Connections Newsletter.

These tools support 4-H

professionals, volunteer leaders,

and teens in your effort to expand,

improve, and recognize how youth

leadership is done in Ohio. The

Ohio 4-H Youth Leadership

Research Group hopes that you

will find these resources both

useful and inspiring.

Find out more at:

www.ohio4h.org/teenconnections/

or on Facebook at

Ohio4HTeenConnections

.

Throughout Ohio 4-H, youth are involved in significant leadership

experiences. Teens are leading 4-H clubs, organizing service

projects, creating camping programs, mentoring younger members

and speaking out for what they value. Their engagement in these

Your support is vital to our success. Gifts to the Ohio 4-H Foundation are a direct investment in

youth, and the income is used throughout the state to support a dynamic 4-H program. All gifts

to the Ohio 4-H Foundation are recognized by The Ohio State University Development Fund.

Contributions may be designated to a specific 4-H program area, county endowments, or other

activities.

To donate to 4-H please visit ohio4h.org/foundation

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Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H center

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