Pierce County 4-H
March 2025
Clover Report
FUN’Raiser
Support the Pierce County 4-H Leaders Council’s Grants and Scholarship Program by joining the 2025 Leaders Council FUN’Raiser! This event features a series of open shows for Cats, Dogs, and Horses, along with workshops for Cavies, Poultry, and Rabbits. The open shows for Cats, Dogs, and Horses will take place on April 26 at Frontier Park. Be sure to check the individual flyers for details on each show. Small animal workshops will be held on May 31 with additional information coming soon!
Scholarships for Seniors
If you have a high school senior graduating in 2025, Washington State 4-H and the Pierce County Leaders Council are offering scholarships for higher education. Applications for both State and County scholarships are due by March 15th. Seniors must apply for the State scholarship through 4HOnline, with applications due by 10:00 pm on March 15th. Please note, the system will close exactly at 10:00 pm, and any incomplete applications will not be accepted. Pierce County Leaders Council scholarship applications must be downloaded, completed, and submitted with all supporting documents to Mike Seiber via email or postmarked by March 15th.
Pierce County Volunteer Award
Congratulations to the 4-H youth and adult volunteers who will be recognized on March 15th at the Pierce County Volunteer Recognition Event!
Youth Honorable Mention
| James Cronkhite | Landon Elliott | Quinn Elliott |
Outstanding Youth Award
| McKenzi Berwich | Katie Brandt | Hannah Green | Aaron Jepson |
| Kaitlyn Kenney | Kaden McNutt | Solomon Selkin |
Outstanding Adult Award
| Jackie Beatty | Isabelle Hague | Faith Henry |
| Jennifer Jepson | Tina LeGrand | Laura Russell |
| Heather Soliday | Fredia S’zeto | Heather Wroe |
Silver Service Award
| Mike Craig | Sherrie Henke | Shirley Toland | Holly Wood |
Spring Leaders Meeting
The mandatory Spring Leaders Meeting will be held at WSU Puyallup on May 29, 2025. Each club must have a leader, parent, or guardian attend in person as no Zoom option will be available. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:15 pm. A light meal will be provided for those coming directly from work or who wish to arrive early. If you plan to eat before the meeting, please RSVP to Shelley Friend so we can prepare enough food.
Teen Conference
The 2025 Teen Conference will be held June 23-26 on the WSU Pullman Campus. This event provides an exciting opportunity for youth in grades 8 through 12 to experience college life for four days and three nights. The theme for this year’s conference is “Growing Your Opportunities.” Even if the teens attending aren’t planning to attend WSU, it’s a great way to start preparing for their college journey. The conference features college prep and leadership workshops, along with department tours. These activities are led by 4-H youth and adult leaders, as well as graduate students and faculty. More information will be posted on the Teen Conference page as it becomes available. Information for the 2024 conference is still available to give you an idea of what to expect.
International Exchange
What better way to experience the culture of another country than by hosting an exchange delegate? These young people (ages 12-18) are eager to come to the U.S. to learn about life here. As a host family, you don’t need to plan anything special for your exchange delegate. The only requirements are that they have a separate bed (but not a separate room) and a child within 3 years of age from the delegate. To learn more, visit the 4-H International Exchange webpage.
WSU EP 14 Protection and Safety of Minors Training
All 4-H Volunteers must log into campus extension complete the WSU EP14 Protection and Safety of Minors Training by June 1 in order to maintain their volunteer status. The enrollment key is EP14PI4H (EP14P – the I is a capital i ) 4H). Once you finish the training, please send a copy of your certificate to Shelley Friend. More information will be available soon for planned in-person facilitated training for EP14.
4-H Club Highlights and County Activities
County Wide Cloverbud Meeting
Come join us on Saturday, March 8, at Frontier Park for our monthly County Wide Cloverbud Meeting! This month’s topic is STEM, and we’ll be offering a variety of hands-on activities. The meeting will take place in the Rabbit Barn from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please RSVP to Shelley Friend. We hope to see you there!
Super Saturday 2025
Pierce County Fair Royal Ambassador
Congratulations to Einin Kresta – 2025 Pierce County Fair Royal Queen. Also Pictured is Hannah representing the 2024 Pierce County Fair Ambassadors. A Royal Ambassador and their Court are chosen in the Winter to represent the Pierce County Fair at outings and events throughout the Summer. During the August Fair, the Queen (Ambassador) and their Court are introduced at the Pierce County Fair and awarded with scholarships from the Pierce County Fair Foundation.
Food Preservation Project
If your club is interested in the Food Preservation Project, you must have a certified Food Preservation Project Leader. Food Preservation Training is available online for your project leader or we have certified volunteers available to assist your clubs and help youth members prepare entries for the Pierce County Fair. Please contact Shelley Friend if you are interested.
Pierce County Packers 4-H Fun Match
The Pierce County Packers 4-H Club will be hosting a Dog Fun Match for 4-H youth on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM (Check in begins at 1:00 pm) at the Lacamas Community Center. The Entry form must be completed by March 24. More information is available on the flyer, or contact For questions, contact Caleb Campbell via text at 253-329-8595 or email.
This event provides a great opportunity for practice and ring experience before the 4-H show season begins. There will be one ring with obedience classes running first, followed by showmanship. After judging, members will receive a scoresheet with their score and a color ribbon. Please note, there will be no placement awards such as Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion.