OSU Extension
Ohio 4-H Youth Development

"Building" for the Future - Celebration of Youth

2008 COY

The 4-H Celebration of Youth showcases the young people, volunteers and supports of the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program, and highlights the 4-H programs and activities of today. This year's event will be held in the all-new Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, a state-of-the-art "green" facility located on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University. It is a unique setting for an outstanding event, and you are invited!

 

When? Friday, September 5, 2008 - 5:30pm - 9pm

Where? The Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center (Map)

Sponsor Celebration of Youth or Donate an item for the Silent Auction

Call the Ohio 4-H Foundation with questions or for reservations: 614-292-6943.

North Central Region Volunteer Forum

The 2008 NCRVF in Columbus, Ohio is a place to Realize, Energize and Visualize what volunteers can do. The forum provides an opportunity to REV yourself up to meet your UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. Come to recharge your batteries and be sent on to new heights.

Ribbon Cutting at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center

April 4, 2008 was a historic day for Ohio State University Extension! The Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center was officially opened with a ribbon cutting led by President Gee. Nearly 500 friends, supporters, 4-H members, volunteers and staff attended the ceremony that officially opened the first green building on the campus of The Ohio State University.

Thanks to the more than 3,000 individuals, businesses, groups, clubs, and organizations that contributed to the “Building the Future” campaign. Led by the Nationwide Foundation and the Ohio Farm Bureau, all 88 counties participated in the campaign as well as individuals from across the country. Additional major donors include Bob Evans Farms, Inc., the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, and the Farm Bureau Leadership Circle. Service as honorary chair of the steering committee was Marilyn Johnson Masters; her late husband, Ed, served as the first chair of the committee.

The 46,000-square-foot center is pursuing LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) administered by the United States Green Building Council. Its features include a geothermal heating and cooling system; plumbing fixtures designed to use 52 percent less water than conventional fixtures; extensive use of natural lighting and recycled materials; and highly reflective roof materials.

Plan to attend 4-H camp.

 

Support Ohio 4-H

Aside from your gifts & donations, a percentage of your purchases through the 4-H Mall comes back to your state to help support and expand the Ohio 4-H Program.

The 4-H Mall supplies everything from club supplies like medals, patches and stickers, to apparal like hoodies, t-shirts and hats.

Visit the 4-H Mall today!