Happy New Year! 4-H Style!

   

It is amazing how fast a year grows and we just want to take a moment to say thank you for all you have done in the last year.  What better way to do that then in photos?  Check out our 4-H Year in Review right here.

Top 4 for the New Year!

  1.  4-H Online:  

  4-H Online is back up and running and we are excited for you to re-enroll.  Please click on this link and sign into your account.  Parents please go through all the steps and make sure the health information is correct before submitting.  Adult volunteers when you get done with your application we will ask you to watch the training video and complete that before we move on to the next steps of approvals.  The link for 4-H Online is:  https://4honline.com/   

 2.  4-H Achievement Program

    As we enjoy what we have accomplished now is a time to set our 4-H goals for the new year.  One way to do that is with the 4-H Achievement Plan.  This downloadable form is a great way to plan and earn achievement levels.  Each person can only obtain one level per year.  This year's achievement records are due to the county 4-H office no later than November 16th.  We will hold a virtual session about this program on January 12 at 6 pm.  Please register on Eventbrite to be part of this informational session.  The link is:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979552005336?aff=oddtdtcreator

3. Volunteer Leaders Conference

  Volunteer Leaders the NC Volunteer Leaders Association Conference is right around the corner.  It will be held from January 30th to February 1st at the Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport.  This event provides 4-H volunteers with valuable opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge through workshops and activities designed to foster positive learning experiences for young people across the state.  The weekend kicks off on Friday with dinner and engaging group activities, followed by a full Saturday schedule featuring educational workshops, district meetings, and award recognition. Participants will also have ample opportunities to network and reconnect with friends, and the event will close on Sunday morning with inspiration, the installation of incoming officers, and renewed commitment. 

Any approved 4-H volunteer in 4-H Online can attend! However, everyone who registers must be fully approved and in good standing as a volunteer in 4-H Online.  Please register using the link below and the 4-H staff will register you for the conference and take care of the hotel reservation once you have registered with us and paid.  To register and pay please click on this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nc4-h-volunteer-leaders-conference-robeson-county-registration-registration-1979417310460?aff=oddtdtcreator

Conference Options and Pricing:

-Full-Time Registration (Friday – Sunday): $260.00 (through January 21, 2026)

-Part-Time Registration (Friday - Saturday or Saturday - Sunday) with Banquet: $190.00

-Saturday Only Registration (No Dinner Banquet): $175.00

-Banquet Only: $85

Hotel:

Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport 1 Marriott Drive - Greensboro, NC 27409

Room rates are $145 per night. Please register for the number of nights you will be staying and if double occupancy the name of the person you will be rooming with.

Deadline to register is January 16. If you have any questions please contact the 4-H staff at (910) 671-3276.

4.  Volunteer Launch Pad

    We are excited to announce a virtual learning opportunity for our volunteers.  the 4-H Volunteer Launch Pad will be a quarterly virtual training opportunity for volunteers in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Hoke, and Robeson Counties.  We have determined topics based on the needs expressed by our volunteers in these counties who responded to a survey we sent out in December.  To learn more about the trainings please click this link or check it out on the app under programs.

We hope this information is helpful and we can't wait to see you in 4-H in 2026.  As always if you have any questions please contact myself or Jade at (910) 671-3276 or sadejarn@ncsu.edu, or jade_mcneill@ncsu.edu.

Happy New Year!

Jade and Shea Ann