Leaders -- Plan to attend this informative meeting to find out what's new in 4-H for the 2008-2009 program year and also what's been dropped or changed. Meeting face-to-face will allow us to discuss upcoming 4-H events as we look ahead to summer 2009 activities. As always, your input into this past 4-H year's activities, such as 4-H Fair and Achievement Night, is welcome. Start-up packets will be distributed too.

A meal will be provided, so please call the office to let us know if you will or will not be attending.

The December Federation meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1^st. Officer elections will be held. Please Note: Those wishing to be considered for an office, must bring the completed Officer Petition form with them to the meeting.

We'll also be making tray favors for residents of local care facilities to enjoy during the Holiday season. Hope you can join us!

Premium checks were given to 4-H Club leaders at Achievement Night for distribution to 4-H members. Please cash those checks. The bank only has to honor them for 60 days.

Don't forget to send thank you notes to anyone you received a trophy or medal from at Achievement Night. If you need addresses, contact the Extension Office. Include in your notes what you learned in the project.

The annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade has been scheduled for Saturday, December 6, beginning at 5 p.m. This year's theme is "Sights and Sounds of Christmas". In the past, individual 4-H Clubs have participated in this event either with a float or just marching along. If any club is interested, or would like more information, please contact the Extension Office. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 26.

Are you running out of ideas for a program at your club meeting? Why not learn about a different country by using a Culture Kit? These kits contain articles, information, and insight to the country's lifestyle and geography. Call the office to reserve a kit and month. Kits available are: Africa, Kenya, Ireland, Norway, Japan 3, Netherlands and Thailand.

Wayne County held its 4-H Achievement Night at the Geff Ruritan Building on Tuesday, October 7. A light meal was enjoyed by those in attendance.

In addition to award winners, recognition was also given to 4-H Clubs and Leaders, Cloverbuds, First Year 4-H members, 10-year members, 4-H graduates, state fair winners, and those 4-Hers turning in records.

Below is the list of award winners from the evening's program. Congratulations to all!

Sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

The Friend of 4-H Award was presented to the Wayne County Farm Bureau. This organization has always been willing to lend a helping hand to 4-H and was recognized for such twenty-three years ago in 1985. We felt that it was time to once again recognize them. The 4-H program in Wayne County is thankful for their "friendship" over the years - whether it was purchasing animals at the 4-H livestock auction or volunteering their services at 4-H events. In addition, they donated a significant amount of money to help construct the new general projects building that we all enjoyed this past summer during the Fair. Without their donation, the Wayne County 4-H Foundation could not have undertaken such a building project.

Sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

The 4-H Alumni Award went to Ritchie Byars. Ritchie was a former member of the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club. He specialized in such project areas as beef, woodworking and crops during his 4-H career. He continues to lend a hand to 4-H as an adult volunteer by serving on the 4-H Foundation. This summer, he put in countless hours helping to construct the new 4-H general projects building at the fairgrounds. His help and expertise were invaluable and much appreciated. In addition, Ritchie's wife, Anita, is a leader of the 4-H Country Club, and their three children, Megan, Matthew and Marissa are all active 4-H members as well.

4-H Campership sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

Madeline Stence and Jayden Brown

Marissa Byars, Alternate

$75 Scholarship sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

Sara Buchanan, Cheyenne Bruce, Hannah Etheridge & Sara Rogers

MiKayla Stroughmatt, Alternate

$100 Scholarship sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

Hayley Spicer, Collin Koker, Dakota Young, Ethan Spicer & Chelsie Walker

Meg Sitzes & Chloe Byars, Alternates

$100 Scholarship sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

Dakota Young, Noah West, Nick Konopasek, Christina Walker, Chynna Byars

MaKayla Rogers, Alternate

$50 Scholarship sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

Hayley Spicer & Chelsie Walker

Chloe Byars, Alternate

Sponsored by Wayne-White Electric Cooperative

Beginner – Collin Koker

Advanced – Sara Buchanan

Sponsored by Illinois Farm Electrification Council

Mikaela Matthews

Sponsored by Bennett's Contract Nurseries

Jarod Fearn - Swine Production Award

Billy Hatfield - Food Demonstration Award

Sponsored by Fred Haegele Family

Billy Hatfield

Hayley Spicer

Provided by Rosalee Pearce, retired 4-H leader

Beginner - Katie Weaver

Advanced - Megan Byars

Sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation

Secretary - Vanessa Schumm, Wayne City 4-H Club

Treasurer - Cheyenne Bruce, Geff Chatters 4-H Club

8-9 YEAR OLDS

Madison Massie/Dylan Toombs

10-11 YEAR OLDS

Mikaela Matthews/Eric Schumm

12-14 YEAR OLDS

Hayley Spicer/Billy Hatfield

(** represents a Blue Award)

Achievement

Keshia Rogers**

Emily Hatfield**

Billy Hatfield**

Katie Hatfield**

Animal Science

Ethan Spicer

Hayley Spicer

Vanessa Schumm

Jarod Fern**

Mariah Matthews**

Jentzi Schumm**

Katie Hatfield**

Billy Hatfield**

Emily Hatfield**

Tyler McKowen**

Community Involvement & Global Awareness

Lian States

Chelsie Walker**

Environment & Natural Resources

Noah West

Mikaela Matthews

Billy Hatfield**

Food, Nutrition & Health

Megan Byars

Katie Liston

Hayley Spicer**

Billy Hatfield**

Home & Family

MiKayla Massie

MaKayla Rogers

Sara Rogers**

Hayley Spicer**

Megan Byars**

Mariah Matthews**

Mechanics & Technology

Collin Koker

Mariah Matthews**

Jarod Fern**

Personal Development

Sara Buchanan

Cheyenne Bruce

Hayley Spicer**

Emily Hatfield**

Jentzi Schumm**

Keshia Rogers**

Mariah Matthews**

Billy Hatfield**

Plants & Soils

Ethan Spicer

Emily Hatfield**

Billy Hatfield**

Jentzi Schumm**

Fashion Revue Charms - Megan Byars, Hayley Spicer & Hannah Lowe

Achievement 1 Year - Billy Hatfield

Achievement Career - Emily Hatfield

Citizenship - Billy Hatfield

Dog - Mariah Matthews

Small Pets - Mariah Matthews

Veterinary Science - Jentzi Schumm

Passport to the World - Lian States

Entomology - Jayden Brown

Forestry - Katie Liston

Natural Resources - Noah West

Foods - Hayley Spicer

Child Care - MiKayla Massie

Interior Design - Mariah Matthews

Leadership - Billy Hatfield

Aerospace - Billy Hatfield

Computer - Chelsie Walker

Electricity - Collin Koker

Woodworking - Mariah Matthews

Photography - Emily Hatfield

Visual Arts - Hayley Spicer

Crops & Soils - Ethan Spicer

Horticulture - Emily Hatfield

Plant & Soil Science - Mikaela Matthews

Newswriting - Emilee Hatcher

Conservation - Katie Liston

Sportfishing - Cody Simpson

Geology - Mikaela Matthews

The Illinois Farm Bureau their Affiliate Companies offer a wonderful opportunity for 4-H members ages 17 and above to be recognized for their involvement in the 4-H program. The 4-H Premier LCP Award provides several levels of recognition to applicants. Each county may submit two entries. Ten 4-H members with the highest cumulative point totals receive state recognition at the Illini Summer Academies and ten 4-H members receive the opportunity to attend the IFB Premier 20 Leadership Conference in April.

Applications may be requested from the Extension office. Interested applicants must be 4-H members who are at least 17 years of age by December 1, 2008. Applications advancing to state competition must be postmarked by December 15.

November 24

4-H Leaders' Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office

November 27 & 28

Extension Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

December 1

4-H Federation Meeting, 6 p.m.

(Don't forget to bring completed 4-H Federation Officer Petition form if interested in running for an office.)

December 6

Kiwanis Lighted Christmas Parade

December 24 - January 5

Extension Office closed for Christmas Holiday

February 21&22

Junior Leadership Conference