October Federation Meeting
All 4-H Families are invited to join Federation on Saturday, Oct. 24, at
6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office meeting room.
After the meeting we will tour Ravin's Grin in Mt. Carroll. Participating in the tour is not mandatory. Clubs to bring refreshments are the Savanna Smiles and Thomson Sandburrs.
Federation will pay half the cost for 4-H'ers and Leaders. You may bring one non4-H guest. If you have any questions, please call.
November Federation Meeting
All 4-H families are invited to join the Federation on Saturday, November 21 at the Shannon Bowling Lanes. The meeting and lunch will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with bowling from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pre-registrations are due by Nov. 13. Federation will pay for the bowling, your cost is $2 for shoe rental.
What is 4-H Federation?
4-H'ers get involved in the planning and leadership of county 4-H activities as participants in Federation. Federation members are responsible for carrying out parts of the 4-H Fair and educational & recreational programs that are conducted throughout the year. Also, they get to plan fun activities of interest to them.
Everyone is invited to attend. This way, all of the clubs have a voice when it comes to decision-making about county activities.
Money raised by the Federation is used for county programs, Volunteer Recognition, an annual donation to the Extension Office, supplies for the ice cream stand, scholarships for conferences and trips, Ambassador activities and much more. 4-H'ers who get involved in Federation enjoy the benefits of meeting and working with youth from throughout the county, besides developing leadership and communication skills. Get involved!
Congratulations New 4-H Federation Officers - Please welcome in the new 2009-2010 Federation Officers that were elected at the September meeting: President Nikita Nash; Vice President Dan Schoeninger; Secretary - still need someone; Treasurer Nikita Nash; Reporter Dena Harridge; Recreation Rebecca & Dylan Alexander. The Officer team has some great programs planned for the year. Stayed tuned to the newsletter for more information.
County Achievement Night - will be held Sunday, November 8th, at 6:30 p.m. at Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mt. Carroll. Everyone is welcome to attend and cheer on their fellow 4-H members. This is the night that 4-H'er, club and leader awards are presented from the 2008-2009 4-H year. We are in need of adults to MC. If you are interested call the office. Each club is to bring 2 ice cream sundae toppings that they signed up for at Leader's Meeting for refreshments.
Club Officer Training - The Club Officer training will be held Monday night, November 2, at 7:00 p.m at the Elizabeth Community Building in Elizabeth for all club officers and anyone that would like to be a club officer some year. There will be break out sessions and a group session. For more information and to register contact the Extension Office by October 22. There is a Clip N Return at the end of this newsletter.
Kick-Off Party! November 7th, a Kick-Off Party will be held for all 4-H'ers that are in their 1st through 4th year in 4-H. It will be held from 9:30 a.m. - noon at Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mt. Carroll. A parent(s) must attend with the 4-H'er. Everyone will have a chance to dabble in different 4-H projects, to learn about team building, making a motion, talks and demonstrations, 4-H Fair, and parental involvement. Lunch will be served, and everyone will try their hand at 3 different food projects in making their own lunch. For more information or to register, contact the Extension Office. There is a Clip N Return in the back of this newsletter. Registration deadline is Oct. 26 and there is no cost to attend.
