Wirt County Extension by Meadoe Richards

Wirt County 4-H Clubs

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4-H Clubs meeting on a Monthly basis and include a business meeting, program or community service, craft, and snack.

The Wirt County Extension Office

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The Wirt County Extension Office does not have consistent working hours so please check out our Facebook to keep up to date on when we are in the office!

We are located at:

303 Juliana Street Elizabeth, WV 26143

We can be contacted at:

Email: wirtcountyextension@mail.wvu.edu

Phone: (304)-275-3101

Get to know your Extension Office Staff!

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Meadoe Richards is the 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator. With the title being 4-H Youth Development, Meadoe will still be working in the realm of Agriculture and Family Community Development as well.

Meadoe grew up in 4-H, started at the age of 8 and has been involved in 4-H since then. Meadoe showed livestock in 4-H and has been involved in 4-H, agriculture, and family community development in her WVU Extension Career.

If you have specific questions for Meadoe Richards, she can be contacted at (304)-612-9660 and email @ meadoe.richards@mail.wvu.edu

Community Service Log

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Youth can keep track of their community service throughout the 4-H year, and turn in during the fair to earn awards at the end of the year awards banquet. Keeping track of community service can help build your 4-H resume as well as help with other resumes/applications in the future.

Wirt County Clover Guide

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Clover Guide, is the guide to all things 4-H involvement.

Awards you can get at end of year banquet, project book requirements, membership requirements, age chart, exhibit requirements, and information about the Extension Office.

Activity Record

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Activity Record is recommended to be submitted by all 4-H members, this is a record of all activities and accomplishments you completed each 4-H year. These are due with your Project Books July 15th, 2025.

Age Chart

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Age Chart to know when youth can participate in Clover buds, begin being 4-H members and when youth age out of the program.

What projects can you take?

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This is an extensive list of projects you can complete in the 4-H program!

ALL livestock projects must be selected by November 15th, 2025.

ALL Project books are due July 15th, 2026.

Officer Guide

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Officers Handbook for club officers to help learn the duty of their jobs.

Secretary Record Book

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Secretary Record Book, club secretaries can use this to complete monthly meetings minutes, attendance roster, and club roster for the 4-H year.

Treasurer Record Book

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Treasurers Record Book, treasurers can use this book to keep track of monthly reports, expenses, and deposits.

Fundraiser Approval Form

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Approval form for any fundraiser on a club level, complete and wait for approval before planning fundraiser further.

https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bl2oL70vUYLpaWG

Volunteer Sign In/Out Sheets

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Volunteer Application

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Volunteer Application for adults interested in becoming 4-H Vetted Volunteers.

Adults must complete a volunteer application and complete trainings before becoming Vetted Volunteers.

Club Charter Requirements

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4-H Clubs must stay compliant with their club charter yearly. This is a document explaining all the requirements for the Club Charter Requirements.

Youth Sign In/Out Sheets

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4-H Name and Emblem Usage

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Guide for how to correctly use the 4-H Name and Emblem!

2025-2026 Livestock Project Participants

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Livestock Enrollment Deadline: November 15th, 2025!

If you plan to enroll in a livestock project, please:
1️⃣ Enroll in 4-H through ZSuite
2️⃣ Complete the Livestock Enrollment Form here: https://forms.gle/z7XEkNBqAyua4z9b7

State 4-H Camp Dates

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Code Camp: February 20-22
ECI Training: May 17–22
Wirt County 4-H Camp: June 6–11
New Horizon Camp: July 3–5
Alpha 1: July 5–10
Alpha 2: July 12–17
OMC: July 19–24
State Fair: August 13–22
National 4-H Week: October 5–11
Eureka! STEM Camp: November 7–9
Teen Leader Weekend: November 14–16

🐄 Virtual Livestock Judging Opportunity

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Wirt County 4-H is registered for the 2025–2026 Cattleman’s Choice Contest! 🎉
This virtual judging contest helps youth learn about bull selection, EPDs, and cattle production without leaving the county.

✅ Open to all registered 4-H member
📧 Email meadoe.richards@mail.wvu.edu or call (304) 275-3101 to sign up.

🌟 New 4-H SPIN Clubs Coming to Wirt County!

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Wirt County Extension is launching short-term, hands-on SPIN Clubs for youth to explore topics like art, STEM, cooking, and outdoor skills!

📋 Fill out our interest form here:
👉 https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2oCs0ZCEFtMEnAi