4-H Representative Officers for 2009-2010
At the September 4-H Representative's meeting the following people were elected as officers:
President: Kelcie Woker and Ali Potthast
Vice President: Kayley Woker and Toni Stiff
Secretary: Katelynn Mollett and Shelby Thiems
Treasurer: Kurtis Devore and Billy Stiff
Reporter: Jessica Ronat
Let's welcome these individuals as our 2009-2010 4-H Representative officers.
We are proud to have so many talented representatives in Bond County!
4-H Representative Meetings
The 4-H Representatives were recognized at the annual 4-H Achievement Night on November 7th. Reps. received a 4-H keychain. New members received a framed certificate that welcomes them as new 4-H Representatives for the 2009-2010 year.
The November 4-H Representatives' meeting was held on Sunday, November 15th. The next 4-H Representatives meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 13th from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Meeting Room.
If you are a 4-H member who is from 11 to 18 years of age, please plan on attending the 2009-2010 4-H Representatives. It is a fun way to help plan events and be a part of the behind-the-scenes fun and excitement!
Volunteers needed for the Farm Heritage Museum
If your club is interested in helping out in the community, there is an opportunity to help out at the Farm Heritage Museum with the holiday boxes that are on display. The Liberty 4-H club helped out last winter and did a great job of helping with this event. If you and your club are interested in being a part of this community service project, please call the Wayne Pierce at 664-3434.
Volunteers will be singing Christmas carols. It is nice to help out in the community during the year and especially during the holidays.
Bell Ringers needed for Salvation Army
Another community event that your club could participate in during the holiday season is ringing the bells for the Salvation Army. Adult or older high school members must be present while younger 4-H members help out with this community project. Bell, kettle, and sometimes apron is provided. Contact Dan Jensen at 664-2210.
Volunteering in the community is beneficial to you as an individual as well as the organization in which you volunteer with.
November 7th was the 4-H Achievement night. This was a night of awards and recognition.
Leader Year Awards:
1st Year: Kathy Taylor of the Showstring Club, Emily Hartmann of the Showstring Club, and Mary Siebert of the Showstring Club
5th Year: Michelle Albert of the Liberty Club
35th Year: Robin Pruitt of the Livewires Club
Progress Toward Goals: Dudleyville, Eagles, Showstring, and Liberty 4-H clubs.
Standards of Excellence Award: Liberty, Eagles, and Dudleyville 4-H club.
Outstanding Members: Kelcie Woker and Lauren Gall
4-H Alumni: Karen File
Friend of 4-H: Bond County Board
Outstanding First Year Member: Willow Thompson and Charlotte Mull
Secretary Awards: Megan House of Dudleyville club, Mara Caldieraro of Eagles club, Peyton Randolph of Liberty club, Katelynn Mollett of Old Ripley club and Lauren Hahn of Showstring club
Treasurer Awards: Brandon Atkinson of Dudleyville club, Dominic Caldieraro of Eagles club, Haley Hinch of Liberty club, and Cortney Lurkins of Old Ripley club.
Member Year Awards:
1st year members: Tyler Bryant, Mara Caldieraro, Kayla Dannaman, Becky Dowell, Delainey Enloe, Ryker Grove, Lacey Hanratty, Shelbi McCray, Charlotte Mull, Tony Mull, Billy Stiff, Toni Stiff, Katelyn Thomason, Willow Thompson, Ross Tompkins, Gabriel Valencia, and Krista Waters
5 year members: Mattie Carter, Misty Holtgrave, James Johnson, Joshua Laesch, Cortney Lurkins, Kaeden Mollett, Jessica Ronat, Justin Simmonds, and Grant Suess.
10 year members: Lauren Gall, Paige Garner, Tiffany Lurkins, and Nicholas Suess.
11 year members: Josh Tebbe and Amy Schaufelberger
Completion members: Josh Tebbe and Amy Schaufelberger
Project Area Awards:
Food and Nutrition: Food Demontration Pin—Molly Thompson; Nutrition and Health Pin—Morgan McEvers; Blue Awards—Lauren Hahn and Katelynn Mollett; Jr. Plaque—Morgan McEvers; Sr. Plaque—Katelynn Mollett
Home and Family: Fashion Review Pin—Katie Bowden; Blue Awards—Abigail Taylor and Katie Bowden; Sr. Plaque—Katie Bowden
Personal Development: Photography Pins—Molly Thompson and Charlotte Mull; Blue Award—Katie Bowden; Scrapbooking Pin—Becky Dowell; Blue Award—Katelynn Mollett; Visual Arts Pin—Katie Bowden; Blue Awards—Lauren Hahn and Abigail Taylor; Public Presentations Pin—Jessica Ronat; Jr. Plaque—Jessica Ronat; Sr. Plaque—Katie Bowden
Animal Science: Beef Pin—Amanda Schewe and Jade Koertge; Blue Awards—Kurtis Devore, Lauren Gall, Brett Schewe, Kayley Woker and Kelcie Woker; Dairy Pin—Peyton Randolph; Blue Awards—Amy Schaufelberger, Lauren Robison, Rebecca Laesch, and Joshua Laesch; Dog Pin—Shelbi McCray; Blue Award—Kyle Klawitter; Poultry Pin—Molly Thompson; Blue Award—Jessica Ronat; Rabbit Pin—Becky Dowell; and Swine Pin—Megan Hediger; Blue Awards—Lauren Hahn and Kayley Woker; Jr. Plaque—Lauren Robison; Sr. Plaque—Lauren Hahn
Engineering & Technology: Engines and Tractors Pin—Ross Tompkins; Woodworking Pin—Lincoln Siebert; Blue Award—Kyle Klawitter; Jr. Plaque—Kyle Klawitter; Sr. Plaque—Lincoln Siebert
Community Involvement & Global Awareness: Citizenship and Civic pin—Hollie Thole; Blue Awards—Lauren Hahn and Jessica Ronat; Jr. Plaque—Jessica Ronat; Sr. Plaque—Lauren Hahn
Small Animal and Veterinary Science: Cat Blue Awards—Abigail Taylor and Katelynn Mollett; Vet. Science Pin—Abigail Taylor; Sr. Plaque—Katelynn Mollett
Environmental & Natural Resources: Wildlife Pin—Lauren Robison; Blue Award—Kaeden Mollett; Jr. Plaque—Kaeden Mollett
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Illinois Holstein—Friesian Association (first year dairy project 4-H members received a pin while previous recipients receive a certificate.
Pin recipient: Krista Waters.
Certificate recipients: Hollie Thole, Rebecca Laesch, Amy Schaufelberger, Kent Thole, Scott Woker, Tyler Carter, Haley Pierce, Joshua Pierce, Kelsie Waters, Brennan Woker, Joshua Laesch, Aubry Thole, Mattie Carter, Kayla Waters and Josh Eyman.
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I Dare You Award Winners: Michael Cripe and Kelcie Woker
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Allison Langham Memorial Scholarship: Amanda Cripe and Kelcie Woker
Bond County Homemaker's Extension Association scholarship: Tiffany Lurkins and Laura Denson
Ken Kennedy Scholarship: Laura Denson
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION!
The Liberty 4-H club had a meeting on October 10th. We selected officers and decided when we were going to do club activities. There were 11 members present and 2 new members Hannah Albert and Nicole Larson.
Our project tour is scheduled for May 24th. There is a county-wide cookout on March 1st to help support 4-H. For our fundraiser we are selling Auntie Anne's pretzels.
- Reporter: Jade Koertge
The first meeting for the Eagles 4H club was held on Sunday, 10/18/09 at the home of Russell & Elayne Cripe. The members present enjoyed a bon fire and wiener roast prior to the meeting. The club held election of officers with the following positions:
President - Renee Cripe
Vice President - Chelsie Stewart
Secretary - Blake Tebbe
Treasurer - Mara Caldieraro
Reporter - Michael Cripe
Historian - Dominic Caldieraro
Pledge Captain - Leno Caldieraro
Recreation Captain - Madelyn Tebbe
Refreshment Captain - Logan Niehaus
After the meeting the members enjoyed a hay ride.
The next meeting will be held on 11/15/09 with a Thanksgiving Banquet for all the members and their families.
Showstring 4-H Club held their first meeting at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on October 18th. Ali Potthast started the meeting and she led the pledges. We voted for officers. The results of voting were as follows:
President—Kelcie Woker
Vice President—Ali Potthast
Secretary—Paige Garner
Treasurer—Lauren Hahn
Pledge Leaders: Rebecca Laesch, Shelbi McCray, Riker Groves and Delainey Enloe
- Reporter: Kayla Dannaman
Adults Interested in Teaching?
Do you know of any adult who is not currently a 4-H leader but would be interested in teaching some skill or interest area, please let us know at the Extension office. We are looking at starting Special Interest Groups that will meet needs of youth in the community.
Here are just a few areas of interest: Robotics, GPS/GIS, Quilting, Sewing, Welding, Crocheting, Knitting, Photography, Quilting, Aerospace, Skateboarding, and Bicycling (just to name a few).
Also, if you know of any youth that have parent(s) in the military let us know. There may be Military Kid area of interest that will provide youth with information and resources. Any adults who would be interested in being a part of the Military youth area, let us know.
