Mark your calendar with these important dates! Information about each one can be found in this newsletter!
- October 20th - Kitsap Youth Forum
- November 2nd - 4-H Council Meeting at 6:30pm
- November 11th - Year End Award Celebration
- December 3rd - Holiday Baking Challenge
- December 7th - 4-H Council Meeting at 6:30pm
- January 28th - 4-H Academy
- March 10 & 11th - Public Presentations
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These AMAZING 4-Hers came out to Tractor Supply Company in Silverdale to Kick Off the new 4-H year!!
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 4-H in Kitsap County
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4-H Enrollment is Open!
For youth re-enrolling click the ENROLL IN 4-H button below and submit your re-enrollment! If you are new to 4-H and aren't sure what club to enroll in, please complete the 4-H Inquiry Form and we will help you get connected to a club that fits your interests and location.
Volunteers, enrollment is open for you too.
As of today 10/18/2022, WSU is still requiring that all WSU Volunteers and staff have a COVID-19 Exemption or have shown proof of vaccination.
**If you received and exemption or showed proof last year that is STILL VALID.
If you did not, you will need to show either Lis Nilsson or Sheila Jernigan your vaccination card and/or submit an exemption request and have it approved, before you can volunteer with 4-H.
You can find the exemption form and policy on the WSU Extension website.
The Covid-19 requirements may change at any time. If changes are made, updated information will be sent out.
Youth will not be approved in clubs without a certified 4-H Leader.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lis at elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu or 360-228-7307.
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New 4-H Volunteer and New 4-H Leader Training
Saturday, October 22
9:00am - 11:30am
Norm Dicks Building
345 6th St., Ste., 550, Bremerton
You must complete this training, have a background check, be enrolled in Kitsap County 4-H, and show proof of Covid 19 vaccination or have a signed WSU waiver. WSU approved waivers do not need to be renewed.
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4-H Archery Range Master Training
Are you interested in archery? Want to support amazing youth?
We need YOU!!!
4-H Archery Range Master volunteer training is open to adults
- NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED -
Date: November 4th & 5th, 2022
Times: 4th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
5th - 9:00am - 6:00pm (with 1 hour working lunch)
Cost: $0
Location: Kitsap Mall
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Lunch with Lis
Lis will be offering a weekly virtual lunch time office hour for anyone wanting to meet with her, ask questions, or just check in!
Lunch with Lis will happen Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom. Log on using the Zoom Link:
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774
Meeting ID: 92958524774
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YOU ARE INVITED
to the
Year End Awards Celebration Night!
You are invited with your family to celebrate our awesome youth and the accomplishments they have achieved this year in their project and club. Bring a dessert to share, Taco salad dinner is provided. Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner is served at 5:30pm and the ceremony will begin at 6:30pm. There will be a fun raffle during the event to support next year's Year End Awards night. Tickets will be $1 each.
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4-H November Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 2nd
6:30pm
Send at least one leader or volunteer to attend the
in person or virtually to stay up to date with 4-H information.
In Person: Norm Dicks Building, 345 6th St., 4th Floor - WSU Classroom
Virtual: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774
Meeting ID: 929 5852 4774
Phone Call (long distance): +1-669-900-9128,,92958524774# US (One Tap Mobile Call)
Due to increased security, all participants in WSU Zoom meetings will need to create a free Zoom account if they do not have a WSU email and password.
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Kitsap Youth Forum
From substance use to climate change, from mental health to homelessness, from community safety to racial equity, youth voice can make a difference.
The Kitsap County Commission on Children & Youth and Kitsap Public Health District are co-hosting a forum on October 20th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm so youth have a platform to freely talk about these ideas with the people making and passing policies in Kitsap County.
In addition to registering for the day of the forum, we are offering two youth voice training sessions. If you're between 12-20 and want to participate in the forum, please register for one of the training sessions listed below:
Tuesday, September 27th from 4:30-6pm (Register Here) OR
Wednesday, October 5th from 4:30-6pm (Register Here)
For more information or if you have questions about the forum event, please email youthforum@kitsappublichealth.org.
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Fundraising for 4-H
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Are you obsessed with animals, agriculture, 4-H... and socks??
Support 4-H youth in Kitsap County and help make the best better with the purchase of these AG inspired socks. Ag-ilarious socks are 100% MADE in the USA and support American Agriculture.
$5 from every pair purchased will be donated to Kitsap 4-H and the
socks will be shipped directly to you!!
GREAT for gifts and stocking stuffers!!
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State & National 4-H Opportunities
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Stay connected with state wide news through Tuesday New! Click the link below to read the latest posting!
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WSU Extension has a new online food preservation program. “Washington State 4-H Food Preservation Training” is a series of five online lessons for 4-H project leaders leading Food Preservation curriculum and activities. All 4-H Project Leaders leading Food Preservation projects and activities will need to have completed this training series to enroll.
The training series emphasizes best practices for food preservation and safety. It is designed for beginning and veteran canners who want to update their knowledge and skills. The lessons provide the most current USDA-approved food preservation recommendations. Topics include food safety, the basics of canning and information on specific food preservation methods, including pressure canning and boiling water bath canning, as well as making fruit spreads and pickled foods. A certificate of completion is provided at the end of the course.
To take the online course, visit Washington State 4-H Food Preservation Training to register for the series. To participate, you will need a computer with video and audio capability and have a stable internet connection. The training is free to 4-H Volunteers.
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Interested in participating or want more information about
Know Your Government??
Email sheila.jernigan@wsu.edu for all the Kitsap County details!
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WE WANT YOU!
Make a brighter future as a Washington 4-H State Ambassador!
State Ambassador Program
Eligibility: Teens grades 9-12
Positions: 4 per district, 2 new each year
Term: 1-2 year term
Application Instructions: Email wa4hsa@gmail.com for an application
Application Due: Open Application
Selection: Application/Interview Process
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The Washington State 4-H Ambassadors, promote and portray 4-H in a positive manner through cooperation and communication, with leadership and planning, as a bridge between state and local 4-H events and learning.
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4-H Scholarship Opportunities
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Kitsap 4-H Council Scholarships and Grants
The 4-H Council wants to remind 4-H youth, clubs, and leaders of the scholarships and grants they offer. Information and guidelines can be found at the link below. Our youth and leaders work hard all year. 4-H Council supports you and your work!.
4-H-Council-Scholarship-Application-Youth-and-Leaders-R.pdf (wsu.edu)
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Don't forget to record your VOLUNTEER IMPACT HOURS through the new GivePulse system!
Instructions on how to set up your GivePluse account:
1. Start by creating an account.
2. Click on the blue Create Account button on the GivePluse screen.
3. Read the box... DO NOT CLICK ON SIGN UP WITH WSU EMAIL!!! Click the down arrow that says click for more options.
4. Choose how you want to sign in, we recommend creating a log in with a password. (You may have to scroll down for the submit button)
5. On the new screen, click on the Membership Request button. Your membership will be sent for approval. Once approved you will receive an email from Washington State University | GivePulse at the email address you used.
6. You are ready to login and start logging your volunteer impact hours!!
If you need help with login information or have questions about reporting hours, please contact Lis by email at Elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu.
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4-H Office Contact Information
Lis Nilsson
4-H Program Coordinator
360-228-7307
elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu
Sheila Jernigan
Outreach Coordinator
360-228-7309
sheila.jernigan@wsu.edu
General 4-H Email:
kitsap.county4h@wsu.edu
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Kitsap County 4-H
Newsletter Submissions:
Please email information you would like included in the
4-H newsletter by the 20th of the month to:
Sheila.jernigan@wsu.edu
WSU County Offices will be closed to PHYSICAL PUBLIC ACCESS;
however, 4-H Faculty and 4-H Staff will continue operations.
Staff will be available by appointment.
Weekly virtual office hour will be offered on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm at:
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774
Report Volunteer Impact Hours:
GivePulse |
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Get Connected!
 
The Kitsap 4-H Community Facebook Group is private group for 4-H enrolled youth and their families, volunteers, and staff. This group is for you to post club and project news and pictures!
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