Thank You

Mark Niebrugge, Ray Flood, Ray Moses, Jeanette Niebrugge, Barbara June Dearing, Vernon Miller, Harve Moses, Roger Swingler, Cindy Moses, Charlie Sappington, Andy Potter, Jane Weaver, Sandy McCullough, Bob Marti, Don Will, Pat Will, Mark Weaver, Jane Weaver, Janet Cox, Jane Miller, Don Frederick, Melvin and Connie Koester, Max Woolever, Jay Maxey.

Thank you for all of your time and effort before, during and after the fair. Without you things would not run as smoothly.

We would like to thank Jeannie Weddell, Newton and Farm Credit Services, Charleston for taking pictures during the auction. We have those pictures at the office if you would like to order copies.

Also, thanks to all of the Auctioneers that put in their time to make the auction a great success.

The deadline for leaders to turn in records, to the office, is September 8th, so complete the work on your records and turn them in to your leader. This shouldn't be a lot of work as you had to have quite a bit of these records filled out in order to show. Take the time and turn them in to your leader no later than September 8, 2006 (or date designated by your 4-H leader).

CLEAN PEN AWARD

Katie Bell, Work & Play

We have someone's Jr. Show ribbon, we know that you asked us if we had it and we cannot remember who you are. If you are the person that lost a ribbon please contact the office and we will get it to you.

Saturday, Sept. 16th is the big day!! Be at the Greenup Municipal Building to start your Christmas Shopping, buy some sweet treats at the bake sale table, visit folks, and eat a BBQ sandwich lunch.

There is still time to send in your $10.00 check to

The Extension Office
P. O. Box 218
Toledo, IL 62468

to reserve a sales table.

All profits from sales go to the individual merchant.
Let's all support our county local programming

Sunday, October 1, 2006
Toledo Reservoir
3:00 p.m. until the fun and food end!

Please bring a covered dish or dessert

The 4-H federation will be supplying table service, drinks, hamburgers, hotdogs, and buns.

The volleyball nets and horseshoe pits will be available for use as will the playground area.

There will be games with prizes including:

• A Scavenger Hunt
• Three Legged Race
• Bubble Blowing Contest
• Shoe Toss
• Clover Search
• And More

ELECTIONS:

The Election of 4-H Federation Officers will also be held during the evening.

• 4-H members–don't forget to send those Thank you notes to the buyers of your 4-H animal. We couldn't have an auction without the buyers. Please show them your appreciation.
• Also do not forget to send thank you notes for the sponsors of your plaques. They really like to hear from all of the 4-H'ers. They are what allow us to get you those nice plaques to hang on your wall.
• If you have an extra Thank You card please send one to Farm Credit Service. They donated the 2 small animal holders for the Auction and they also donated 3 pig hurdles. So they need to be thanked for that wonderful and thoughtful donation. Farm Credit Services, 719 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

New Curriculum and Resources for Fall 2006

Several exciting new projects are available for youth this fall.

• Service Learning I-II – youth (ages 10 and older) engage in the community, learning valuable lessons to plan and conduct a community service project.
• Communications I-III (ages 8-18) – youth learn age-appropriate communication skills that prepare them for artistic expression, public speaking and/or debating, working with the media and preparing for a job interview.
• Exploring 4-H Group Activities (ages 7-10) is appropriate for young members to learn as a group about many different 4-H projects. The leader guide includes 48 activities with directions and supply lists.
• Microwave Magic A-D, (ages 8-18) youth learn age-appropriate cooking and food safety skills using a microwave. Younger youth prepare snacks, while older youth adapt recipes for the microwave and prepare whole meals.
• Keeping Fit & Healthy I-III, youth of all ages can learn about health through these projects, which do not need to be taken in sequence. In Book 1, learn basic first aid and make a first aid kit; Book 2 focuses on personal hygiene, nutrition and physical activities. In Book 3 design a personal fitness plan.
• Advanced Visual Arts is offered through two projects and books - Draw/Fiber/Sculpt and Paint/Print/Graph Design. Youth 12 and older who have visual arts skills can expand their knowledge of these areas.
• Cultural Connections is a group project for youth ages 9-12 to learn about their own cultures and similarities and differences that exist among people.
• Latino Cultural Arts is a group only project for youth ages 5-14. Youth discover Latino Culture through history and art of several Latin American countries. Lessons in the leader guide are presented in English and Spanish.

Get Up and Move!

• Get Up and Move! is a new state project for clubs/groups this year. There are three sets of materials for clubs to choose from – Series 1, 2 and 3. Each series contains a leader guide, activity guide, calendar, recipe, and supplemental materials. Series 1 and 2 are available in print version or on the web at www.4-h.uiuc.edu/opps/move. Series 3 is only available on the web. This is a great initiative to create awareness about healthy lifestyles and to model good nutritional and physical activity behavior. Get moving today!

Projects On-Line

• If you have not explored the 4HCCS Project Online Website, plan to spend some time before starting the new 4-H year to check out this resource. More than 40 4-H projects have additional activities, interactive games, background information and links to other websites. Go to www.n4hccs.org and click on "Projects Online." You will find many new and exciting ideas for making 4-H project work fun and hands-on. Many instructions, designs, patterns, how-to guides and activities are provided at no cost and are downloadable from the web.

Illinois Leader is published six times a year in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. D. R. Campion, Director, University of Illinois Extension at Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The 4-H Name and Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.

Last call for the 2006 North Central Region Volunteer Forum to be held in Rochester, Minnesota on October 13-14! The regular registration deadline is September 1 with a cost of $235 if processed on-line (early bird deadline is August 1 for $210). The forum provides educational workshops, off-site educational tours, and opportunities for networking with other 4-H volunteers from the Midwest. Registration materials are available on the web at http://www.mn4h.org/NCR-VF/. Volunteers are expected to return to their home state and county and share what they have learned with other 4-H leaders.

The 4-H Valued Volunteer Orientation Program is available statewide this fall. New or inexperienced volunteers are encouraged to enroll in this six-part program through their local Extension office. 4-H leaders will be asked to complete six-one hour sessions by attending face-to-face meetings, telephone conference calls, and/or by going on-line for self-study sessions during the 4-H year. Several of the modules will also be offered at the spring 2007 4-H Volunteer Forums throughout the state. The orientation topics include: volunteer roles in 4-H, club organization, club program planning, positive youth development, communications within the 4-H club, and experiential learning. The objective of the program is to help newer leaders develop skills to initiate or strengthen their own local club programs and activities. Special recognition will be given to those who complete the modules at the end of the year. More than 60 volunteers who participated in the pilot program during the 2005-06 4-H year will be recognized at the 2006 Illinois State Fair during the Clover Celebration.

National 4-H Week, October 1-7, is a great time to recruit new members and invite current members to re-enroll in your 4-H club. All 4-H clubs are encouraged to promote 4-H through window displays in local businesses, posters, media releases, mayoral proclamations, and other special events and activities. Materials, including logos, press releases, activity ideas and volunteer ideas are available for download from: http://www.4hmediaresources.org.

Just because you are heading off to college, don't think that your involvement with the Illinois 4-H program has to end. When you arrive at your new college campus, be sure to check to see if Collegiate 4-H is one of the recognized student organizations. Currently, active Collegiate 4-H Clubs exist at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign campus; Illinois State University, Bloomington; and Olney Central College, Olney, Illinois.

As Collegiate 4-H members, college students experience a unique sense of identity on campus, are involved in group projects, social activities and community outreach. The Collegiate 4-H program also contributes to the on-going personal development of confidence and leadership skills.

Collegiate 4-H is open to all college students who wish to be part of the 4-H tradition. Current members come from a wide range of departments and college's campus-wide. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Pat McGlaughlin, at the State 4-H Office, 217-333-0910.

4-H Volunteers – Your Place in the 4-H Community. Volunteers are the heart of 4-H. Now, there is a place where 4-H volunteers can connect with each other and find 4-H resources to help youth in their community. Check out the new web site for 4-H volunteers - www.4hvolunteersusa.org. Volunteers can use this site to learn more about 4-H, locate events and conferences, download youth development resources, watch 4-H videos, and link to other 4-H web sites.

Jr. High E.D.G.E. Conference Explores YOU!

Attention all 7^th and 8^th grade 4-H members – have we got the event for you! The State 4-H program is offering a one-day conference ONLY for junior high 4-H and FFA members. The E.D.G.E. Conference (Experiencing Discovery, Growth & Excellence) will focus on helping YOU start your journey into the world of discovering yourself, exploring leadership opportunities, and assisting in your own communities.

Mark Saturday, November 18^th on your calendars and contact the Extension office for a brochure and registration form. The conference will be held in Springfield on the state fairgrounds. (A map will be sent to those who register.)

Cost for the E.D.G.E. Conference is $55 for a youth delegate or $10 for an adult (lunch only). That includes lunch costs and is actually $10 LESS than the cost for last year's event! You can register by sending in the registration form before the November 8^th deadline OR you can register on-line with your parents at: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/annual012edge.html by that date. Payment can be by check or credit card.

So get ready to focus on building YOUR skills and register today! Let's get you to the E.D.G.E.!!

Most of you already know the new 4-H year has begun. The 4-H program year runs from September 1 to August 31st.

Leaders will be receiving 4-H Clovers in their start-up packets for the new year. These packets will be given to the leaders at Achievement Night. When you receive your Clover, check it out, decide what projects you want to take and let your leaders know. The sooner we know what you want to do, the sooner we can get the publications to you.

October 19, 2006

6.00 p.m. Federation Meeting

7:00 p.m. Achievement Night

Christian Church , Toledo, IL

You have spent all year keeping your records up to date. Now it is time to be awarded for your accomplishments.

Be sure and attend to help recognize your fellow 4-H'ers. Who knows, your name may be called for recognition.