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Fairbook Cover Contest

This contest is open to all 4-H members who would like to submit one or more creative cover designs for the 2009 4-H Fairbook. Entries are due by February 1st. Rules for the contest include:

1. The design should fit neatly on a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper (the same size as what is used for the newsletter) with the book being bound on the left.

2. Your design must contain the title-2009 Hancock County 4-H Fair.

3. Designs may be done free hand or by using a computer. Please do not use too much black in your design as it does not copy well. Neatness Counts!!

4. You should plan to use the 4-H Clover in your design. You can find the official Clover at http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_emblems.htm. (or on the 4-H downloads and forms section of the web-site.

5. You are not allowed to use any trade-marked designs such as Mickey Mouse, Nike, etc.

6. Your name and club must be written in pencil on the back of your design

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Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Sheri Merry
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development
Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
smerry@illinois.edu

Susan Sewell
Community Worker, Youth & Family
Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
sdsewell@illinois.edu

Dawn Weinberg
Community Worker, Agricultural Literacy
Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
dweinber@illinois.edu

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