University of Illinois Extension Kankakee County
4-H Newsletter
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/
For more information, please contact:
Kankakee County Unit
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337 / Fax: 815-933-8532
E-mail: kankakee_co@extension.uiuc.edu
Records are a big part of the 4-H program. They help you see what you have accomplished and how you got to your end result. It is best to take a few minutes on a regular basis to fill out your record forms. Some fair winners have missed out on some major awards because they neglected their records.
How does a 4-H member get the necessary records? The necessary record forms were included in each club packet that was handed out at 4-H Recognition Night. If you have not received your record forms, contact your main club leader. They are also available for download from the county website.
County Award Form – Available from your leader or downloadable from the county website. Records are due in the office by August 26, 2008. The main club leader must turn in the records as a group. Individual records will not be accepted in the Extension Office. Be sure that all required signatures have been obtained.
Passes
We will be able to pre-purchase parking and gate admission passes for the State Fair again this year. We have to have pre-payment for the passes to place our order. We will NOT be able to purchase any additional passes after our initial order. See attached order form to pre-order your passes. Passes must be requested no later than June 30.
State Fair Eligibility and Selection
Page 30 of the 4-H Fairbook has details about eligibility and the selection process for projects. Please read carefully so that you are informed about the process.
2008 Illinois State Fair Non-Livestock Dates
The 2008 Illinois State Fair will be held from August 8-17.
Kankakee County's Exhibit day is Wednesday, August 13. All projects will be conference judged on this day. If a 4-H'er is chosen as a delegate in an action-oriented project and a conference judged project, they may bring both projects on this day. 4-H'er will need to make arrangements with State 4-H staff for judging times. The EXCEPTION will be the Bicycle Rodeo which will take place ONE DAY ONLY - Saturday, August 16.
State Fair Information Meeting
Sunday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m. is the time and date for the meeting about the State Fair. Please attend if you have been chosen to be a delegate or alternate.
