Looking for a chance to meet new 4-H members from other counties and states? Three great opportunities await.

The Great 4-H Debate
Who: High school 4-H members
When: February 13-14
Where: Springfield
What: Converge in Springfield with 4-H members from across the state to debate bills and learn about the legislative process.
Cost: $60
Scholarships: Two full ($60) or four half ($30) scholarships are available for Calhoun-Jersey 4-H members from the Jersey County 4-H Foundation.
Registration: Due by January 23.
For more information: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/greatdebate/

Junior Leadership Conference
Who: 7th and 8th graders
When: February 21-22
Where: Lake Williamson, Carlinville
What: Here's a weekend conference planned especially for junior high 4-H members! This event is full of fun, meeting new friends, workshops, Fun and exploring. It's being planned by the Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team.
Cost: $88 by Dec. 31, or $95 from Jan. 1-16.
Scholarships: Two full ($88) or four half ($44) scholarships are available for Calhoun-Jersey 4-H members from the Jersey County 4-H Foundation.
Registration: http://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/default.cfm?RegistrationID=2162
For more information: contact Judy Benz (benz@illinois.edu) or Amy Roady (amyroady@illinois.edu) at 576-2293 or 498-2913

Wisconsin 4-H Exchange
Who: Current junior high and high school students
When: Summer 2009
Where: Chippewa County, Wisconsin
What: Five youth and one chaperone will stay with and meet Chippewa County 4-H families during a week-long summer visit to their county. Tours and events will be planned for all participants.
Cost: To be determined. The Jersey County 4-H Foundation will help sponsor the trip.
Application: Available at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/calhounjersey/downloads/14839.pdf Due by Thursday, Jan. 15.
For more information: Contact Amy Roady at amyroady@llinois.edu

Congratulations to all our winners during the 4-H Achievement Programs.

Here are just a few of the winners.

Jersey County:

Club of the Year- Lone Star

Member of the Year- Sarah Moore

Young Leader Award- Sid Sarginson, Hanna Moore

I Dare You Award- Brad Wock, Kristen Springer

Outstanding First Year Boy- Robert Speidel

Outstanding First Year Girl- Ruthie Speidel

Leader of the Year- Donna Meisner

Calhoun County:

Club of the Year- Golden Eagle Clovers

Member of the Year- Audrey Tepen

Young Leader Award- Allison Moennig

I Dare You Award- Jacob Maag

Oustanding First Year Boy- Easton Clark

Outstanding First Year Girl- Madison Willman