Read below to learn about Sarasota County’s council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information.
Refer to this link for previous monthly updates: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2025/10/21/sarasota-4-h-county-council-and-club-updates-october-2025/
Club Updates
4‑Paws:
- Showmanship training with dogs
- Practiced obedience (no agility or rally this time)
- Plenty of running for conditioning
- Reviewed state fair registrations
- Welcomed a new family with twins
Action Clovers:
- Discussed new record books and the “Finding Pluto” project
- Built and launched rockets (one even hit the very tall ceiling)
- Reviewed bylaws
- Two members accidentally broke rocket models while trying to fix a stuck part
- Worked on club T‑shirt design
- Continued assembling record books
- Been working on CAPE project, considering working with beautification of the nearby community
- Set up the garden with all the plants of each student
- Cooked altogether a Thanksgiving meal
Booker Middle School:
- For CAPE project, considering planting trees to increasing shade on campus
- Learned about elevator speeches and the importance of them.
Clogging Clovers:
- Lots of practice and instruction
- Rehearsing Christmas dances for the Venice Parade and assisted living centers
- Small but steadily growing membership
- Making Christmas crafts after practices
Legacy Clovers:
- Meeting held Tuesday, November 4 at the 4‑H Extension Office
- Guest speaker presented on parliamentary procedure
- Discussed Christmas party planning, budget, and upcoming projects
- Addressed unfinished business; introduced new business
- Brainstormed community service projects; final decisions at the next meeting
- Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Livestock Club:
- Planning a meat raffle and storefront fundraising
- Scheduling field trips to dairy farms
- Ordering T‑shirts for shows and for parents
- Crafts project: making totes from feed bags
- Introduced small animals (cavies/guinea pigs) and taught showmanship at the latest meeting
- Attended a swine workshop
- A member demonstrated pig care for the club
Don’t see your club? We want to celebrate your youth’s accomplishments! Send updates to 4-h@scgov.net
County Council
November 13, 2025, marked a County Council meeting called to order at 6:47 by the acting president. The council approved the previous minutes, reviewed club reports, and discussed a family bazaar as a fundraising idea. Plans for the Venice Holiday Parade were set with five clubs participating, a float confirmed, and at least one decorating day scheduled. Party 4‑C (“County Council Crafty Celebration”) details were outlined—White Elephant (~$5), food coordination (Chick‑fil‑A main dish, attendee‑provided sides via Perfect Potluck), posters and decorations—and January engagement ideas included a raffle and ring toss. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Acting President: Kaleen C. Reporter: Andromeda R.
Venice Parade
Join us Saturday, November 29th for the holiday parade with our 4‑H float! We’ll gather in the late afternoon, walk together in festive attire, and hand out small candies along the route. Bring comfortable shoes and a small bag for snacks—water will be available. Expect a family‑friendly pace and plenty of cheer, with time to enjoy the rest of the parade afterward. To join or get staging and parking details, feel free to reach out to 4h@scgov.net and we’ll get you connected!
Upcoming Events
- December 5, 2025 – Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Goats, Dogs, Llamas, Mini Horses Entry Forms Due
- December 6, 2025 – Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Swine Check-in – 7 am
- December 6, 2025 – Buggy Baubles: Insect Ornament Workshop, 10 am at Extension
- December 11, 2025 – 4-H Youth County Council CELEBRATION & CRAFTS, 6:30 pm at Extension. 4-C party!
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to apply for summer camps. While they are closed now for Summer 2025, it’s never too early to be in the know about opportunities for Summer 2026. Applications open November 1st and are distributed in a ‘first-come, first-serve’ manner. Click this link to apply.
Locally, our Sarasota County 4-H Foundation provides event scholarships.
Contact 4-h@scgov.net for more information.
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