Therefore, each of you need to be working and getting serious about your 4-H projects! If you should have any questions or need help with a project and their requirements, please call or stop by the Extension Office anytime. Be sure to look over the Fair Handbook to know the specific requirements for each project. Please don't wait until the day before the fair to have a question or need help, being organized is a key component to a great 4-H project. June is "Dairy Month", so if you or your club would like to promote Dairy, please call the office for more details!

Don't forget that your 4-H Records is a part of your exhibition requirement for the fair. You will also be required to have a project form filled out for each project. If you are working on your project manuals, those forms should be easy to complete. The seven activities may come from those that are completed in the manuals. Those that have livestock, you have to do livestock records. All of these forms needs to be completed when you check in your project/livestock at the fair.

The 4-H BBQ is quickly approaching. I hope everyone is out there selling tickets. It is my goal to sell more tickets than we have in the past and make this the biggest BBQ we have had in recent years!! Don't forget that the money from this event will go to help you the 4-H'er attend camps, receive scholarships and have workshops available to you!!!! Therefore, what you do and how many tickets you sell makes a difference in the end!

The sun is FINALLY shinning and it is gradually getting warmer. Get out and enjoy your summer!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Sincerely,

Ryan Staley
Program Coordinator
4-H/Youth & Family
rstaley@uiuc.edu

Cindy Moses
Office Secretary
cmoses@uiuc.edu

Don Frederick
County Director
Jasper/Cumberland
dfrederi@uiuc.edu

June 12, 2008 7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office

We will be making final plans on the 4-H BBQ!

We will be beginning to look forward to the Fair and making plans for activities. The Federation is open to anyone that is a 4– H member ages 8-18. Please come be a part of this organization and become a leader in the Cumberland County 4-H Program!

May 2008 Secretary's Notes

The meeting was called to order by the Federation President Paige Hatfill. The American Pledge was led by Jaylynn Maxey and the 4-H Pledge was led by Presley Hatfill. The Secretary's report was read by Michelle Niebrugge and it was approved by Kara Swingler and seconded by Melissa Koester. The Treasurers report was given by Houston Moses and was approved by Jason Koester and seconded by Kara Swingler. At this time Old Business was discussed. These were topics such as U of I Illini Summer Academies, 4-H Memorial Camp, Livestock Camp Part 2, and the 4-H BBQ. After discussion, Old Business was closed. New Business was opened with the Extension Budget, Federation outing and the Toledo Spring Festival being on the agenda. It was voted to have a float during the Spring Festival. The theme is "Surf's Up" and great ideas were talked about. It was decided to use an "American Surf" theme and some Federation Members volunteered their time and supplies for the float. A donation to the fairgrounds was also discussed to help fund the repainting of a sign next to the stage area. New business was closed. The next meeting is set for June 12, 2008 at the Extension Office. Please come if you are interested!

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/jaspercumberland/

I want to keep each and every one of you updated on the concerns of the funding for the University of Illinois Extension.

The J/C Unit staff would like to thank those who contacted local legislators and even the Governors office to lend support to the Extension Programs offered throughout the state. That input did & does make a difference to those managing the budgets and appropriating funds.

The Fiscal Year '08 funds have been released and are in the bank. That takes care of last year's money, now it is time to think about the 2009 budget. There remains uncertainty regarding the percentage of match to be paid for fiscal year '09. That is why we need to continue the quest of promoting the 4-H and Extension Programming that our youth participate in.

What we do know:
Cumberland County has enough funds to operate until the end of June 2009 without any major changes. Fair will continue as scheduled without any major funding concerns.

With GREAT 4-H Families and GREAT Volunteers our jobs are easier and much more rewarding!

Don, Cindy and I would like to take this opportunity to THANK everyone for contacting local legislators and the governors office to help restore the funds for FY 08. I hope that you continue to keep the Extension Programming at the top of your list to support!

We only have a couple weeks until the 4-H BBQ! Now is the time to really be selling those advance tickets. With everyone's help and cooperation we can make our fundraiser a success. How here are a few tips on what you can do to help:

• Sell advance tickets!
• Post 4-H BBQ signs and flyers!
• Advertise by word of mouth!
• Sign up to work at the BBQ and show up to work!
• Have your parents volunteer to work!
• Bake desserts for the BBQ! (cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, etc.)

**Sell MORE TICKETS! There is a lot of work and cooperation that goes into this event. That is why we need your help to make it happen. Those that can volunteer and who are able to help your services are greatly appreciated! I'm sure it will be a hectic day, but with advanced planning we will have a GREAT BBQ!

1st Place Poster -Zach Moses

1st Place Flyer - Dalton Grissom

2nd Place Poster - Lacey Hornbeck

2nd Place Flyer Destry Potter

• Everyone will be looking forward to home baked cookies, pies, cakes, etc. So be sure to bring your allotment to the BBQ for everyone to get a taste of your delicious recipes!
• Leaders must turn in all ticket sale money to the Extension Office by Thursday June 12th, to be eligible for the ticket sales contest. 4-H Members are to return their tickets and money back to their club leaders only! I hope to see you on the 14th!!!!!!

Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team

There will be spots available for the 2008-2010 term. If you are a 4-H member or a recent 4-H alumni, ages 16-19 as of September 1, 2008 you are able to server on the YLT. Information and applications are available at the Extension Office. Completed applications must be received by June 18, 2008 for interviews at the Illini Summer Academies and August 1 for interviews during the State Fair. Please call Ryan at the Extension Office if you have any questions about this great statewide opportunity!

Cumberland County 4-H Participation Award

Once again this year the Cumberland County 4-H Federation is offering the 4-H Participation Award. However, this year we will only be selecting one individual to receive this award. Applicants must be a current and active member of the Cumberland County 4-H program with an active participation level and 4-H membership of no less than five years. Recipient must be in the last year (senior) of high school or have graduated from high school not more than one year prior to application of this award. Members may only receive this award one time. Applicants must submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation (one from an adult within the 4-H family and the other from an adult with no 4-H affiliation). The deadline for the award is October 1, 2008. Please call the Extension office for more information or to receive an application. Please be advised that due to budget uncertainty this award could be terminated before a decision is made.

Illinois Farm Bureau Youth Education Committee

Two Illinois 4-H members will be selected to represent the Illinois 4-H program on the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Youth Education Committee. The YEC provides support for various 4-H and FFA programs throughout the year. The 4-H representatives will assist with the planning, implementing and evaluation of these various programs. The 1-year term runs from Aug. 1 through July 31.

There are several commitments that these individuals must fulfill. However, this is a GREAT opportunity and if you are interested it would be awesome to have Cumberland County represented!!!

Selection is done via application. 4-H members (or recent alumni) must be between the ages of 17-19 in order to apply. Criteria include: 4-H member's interest and experience in agriculture topics, 4-H leadership experiences, age, dependability, and geographical location within Illinois. Applications and recommendation letter(s) are due to the State 4-H Office postmarked by Friday, June 13, 2008. Call the Cumberland Co. Extension Office for your copy of the application.

If you have not attended the PQA Plus Training or completed the test, this is your notice!

There will not be another date set, you are responsible for calling Ryan at the Extension Office to set up the date and time to complete this requirement. You may come in at your convenience but be sure that you call before you come.

If you have any questions or not sure if you still need to complete this training, call the Extension Office at 217-849-3931.

Turn your TV's on to hear about the BBQ and see your friends!

We will be on WCIA Channel 3 in Champaign, IL, June 5 at 12:20 p.m. and WTHI Channel 10 in Terre Haute, IN on June 6 at 11:20 a.m.

Also listen to your local radio stations to win free tickets!!

State Fair Premium Books: The books and livestock entry forms are available via the State Fair website.

Changes: There will only be 1 county day at the State Fair this year. All of the projects (Action oriented included) will be judged for Cumberland County 4-H'ers on August 11th. There will not be any judging on county days during the first weekend of the State Fair. However, livestock dates have not changed. You will be notified if any other changes are made.

2008 State Fair Dates: August 8-17, 2008

It was another good year for the 4-H Pies stand that was held during the Toledo Fire Department's Chicken Dinner during the Toledo Spring Festival. It was held Sunday May 18th with several patrons of the community attending. A special thanks is extended to Vivian Hallet, Jennifer Staley and Vickie Staley for their help in making this year's event a success! Also, thank you to everyone for taking the time to donate and make the pies for the stand, we couldn't do it without you! We raised a little over $300.00 profit, which will be used to offset the cost of publications. We did have a few left over, so we will be using them for the 4-H BBQ. Again, THANK YOU!!

Tuesday July 8, 2008
Food Demonstration
Foods Show
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Calvary Tabernacle Church

Thursday July 10, 2008
Public Speaking
7:00 p.m.
Toledo Village Hall

Saturday July 19, 2008
Miscellaneous Show
Flower Show
Clothing Show
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Toledo American Legion

Clothing Revue
1:30 p.m.
Toledo American Legion

Dog Show
2:30 p.m.
**Dog Show will be held at Cumberland Co. Fairgrounds**

Public Viewing on the 19th will be Noon - 2:30 p.m.

* Club Assignments will be in July's Newsletter

4-H Judging Policy

4-H Members, who are unable to show their project(s) this summer during the Miscellaneous/Foods Show due to work, death, illness in family, school related activities or vacation should send the completed project with another member accompanied by a written summary of the exhibit.

Projects not accompanied by a 4-H Member and other required information are listed below and will receive an automatic lower grade level. This is a county rule. Please reference to General Projects Section pages 66-68 in the Cumberland County Fair Handbook.

RULE: Any 4-H Member may receive and "A" rating if not attending in person* at the Cumberland County 4-H Miscellaneous Show and/or Food Show and be eligible for State Judging (if of age) for the following reasons:

*If absence is due to work, death or illness in family, school related activity or vacation.

Criteria for Project when not present:

• -Project Goal Sheet for appropriate age
• -Essay required:
• +Age 8-11 - Minimum of one hand written page.
• +Age 12-14 - Minimum of one typed page.
• +Age 15-18 - Minimum of 2 typed pages.
• -Must complete all Project Requirements
• -Leader must be contacted 48 hours in for reason of not attending and approve reason.
• -Leader must contact Extension Office to inform of absence.

This is a section of the newsletter to spotlight one of our Federation Members. Each one will be randomly selected and interviewed each month. So keep watching the newsletter to see if a representative from your club is the lucky one!

This month we are spotlighting James Cox. He is a member of the Liberty Hill Rangers club and has been and active member for 9 years. At the fair you will see him showing cats, horticulture and flower gardening. He really enjoys these projects! While in 4-H, James has held the office of his club's treasurer and is currently the Co-Chair of the Federation. He not only is a member of 4-H but he is involved in the Cumberland High School Student Council. James has several hobbies that keeps him busy. He enjoys watching cooking shows on TV and loves to sample new recipes that anyone has made. He loves being around and watching people. If you were to take James out, his favorite place to eat is Red Lobster and his favorite food is ice cream! He sure knows how to fulfill the taste pallet! It is currently James' favorite season, summer-time. He likes being out of school and able to visit friends and family at his leisure. If you see James, say Hi and wish him good luck at the 2008 County Fair!

Next Month: Jaylynn Maxey

Thank you to everyone that came and helped decorate the 4-H float and walked with the float during the Toledo Spring Festival. We "Surfed Up" to 3rd place for their efforts!!!! Check out the Cumberland County website for pictures of their hard work!