4-H Newsletter http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/ en-us University of Illinois Extension Web Manager 2009 The Board of Trustees at the University of Illinois ewd@extension.uiuc.edu Fall, 2005 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i1220_353.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i1220_353.html Articles in this issue:

  • 17th Annual Ag Olympics Results
  • 4-H Club Officer Training
  • 4-H Fair Questions, Suggestions, Concerns, Complaints
  • 4-H Premier LCP Award
  • 4-H Club Insurance
  • 2004-2005 4-H Treasurers Books
  • Thank You – We Could Not Have Done It Without You!
  • 4-H Recognition Banquet
  • 4-H "Can" Make a Difference
  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
  • Shining Bright – North Central Volunteer Forum
  • 4-H Recognition Banquet Decorations
  • Tips to Start off the New 4-H Year
  • Parent Involvement is Very Important
  • 2005-2006 Kankakee County 4-H Calendar of Events (Tentative – As of September 19, 2005)
  • Project Ideas
  • Put it in Writing – Resigning your Volunteer Position
  • Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Openings
  • Window Display Contest
  • Enrollment Information
  • Judges Needed
  • 4-H Federation Foodstand, Tentwachers and Work Day Workers
  • Member Enrollment
  • Project Enrollment
  • Animal Project Members
  • 4-H Project News
  • Special Resources in Kankakee County Extension Office
  • New Projects and 2005-2006 Project Changes
  • New 4-H Horse Project Resources
  • Remember These Dates
  • Thank You Notes
  • Other 4-H Activity Opportunities
  • What is Federation?
]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:57:07 CST Calendar Winter, 2005 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i1443_353.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i1443_353.html Articles in this issue:

  • Steer Tattoo & Weigh-In
  • Visit Our Newly Redesigned Website
  • Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Openings
  • Pork Quality Assurance Training
  • Quality Assurance and Ethics Clinics
  • Rural Youth Loans
  • 2006 Pork Ambassador/Intern Program Application
  • 4-H Horse Project Members
  • 4-H Beef Dept. Essay Contest
  • Dog Project Info - Did You Know?
  • 4-H Dog Obedience Classes
  • Cloverbud Leader Training
  • Cloverbud Kits
  • 4-H Project Workshop
  • 4-H Records Distribution
  • Records Training Workshop
  • 12-14 Youth Conference – WIU
  • 4-H Projects and 4-H Exhibits
  • Operation: Military Kids
  • Kankakee County Fair
  • Newsletter Attachments
  • Extension Office Closed For Holidays
  • Fundraising
  • Things You Should Know
  • Risk Management
  • Forms
  • Leader Training/Meetings
  • Enrollment Questions – 4-H Members Switching Clubs
  • Enrollment Forms
  • Enrollment Deadline
  • 4-H Leader Forum
  • Illinois 4-H Foundation Awards
  • Kankakee County 4-H Judging Activities Held in July
  • Illinois State Fair
  • Other Fair Dates
  • 4-H Public Presentation and Food Demonstration Contest
  • Kankakee County 4-H Calendar of Events
]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:57:07 CST Calendar Spring, 2006 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i2068_677.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i2068_677.html Articles in this issue:

  • 2006 Fair Theme
  • Open and Junior Department Entries
  • Sheep Tattooing
  • 4-H County Fairbook
  • Judging Events – Recorders Needed
  • Exhibit Requirements for Kankakee County 4-H Judging Events
  • Illinois State Fair Junior Livestock Entries
  • Pork Quality Assurance Certification
  • Steer Classes Added to Illinois State Fair Junior Beef Show
  • State Fair Junior Department Employment
  • Junior Meat Goat Show
  • 4-H Performance Showcase
  • Important Information about the State Fair
  • 4-H Project Information
  • 4-H Beef
  • Kankakee County 4-H Beef Youth Team
  • 4-H Clothing Project Workshop
  • Records
  • "I Dare You," 4-H Alumni, Friends of 4-H Awards
  • Illinois Youth with Disabilities Leadership Summit
  • National 4-H Leadership Conference
  • Internet Safety tips for Parents
  • 4-H Public Presentations Contest Information
  • Kankakee County Fair - 4-H Livestock Pen Form
  • Fair Work Days
  • Livestock Pen Fees
  • Kankakee County 4-H Swine Youth Team
  • 4-H Public Presentations/Demonstration/Food Demonstration Contest
  • Dairy Promotion
  • Kankakee County 4-H Livestock Auction – Beef
  • 4-H Federation Foodstand
  • 4-H Livestock Auction
  • Quality Assurance/Ethics Certification Training
  • State Fair Premium Books
  • State Fair Horse Registration
  • 4-H Cabin Fever Projects Workshop
  • 4-H Project Workshop
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation
  • Superintendent/Coordinator Applications
  • Kankakee County 4-H/Youth Foundation Scholarships
  • Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see Updates
  • Field Trip Ideas
  • Illinois Pork Producers Association
  • 4-H Legislative Connection
  • Volunteer Screening
  • Enrollment Information/Questions
  • Veterinary Science Award
  • Ag Expo at Farmers Market
  • 2006 Japanese Host Family
  • National Volunteer Week – April 23-29
  • Extension Week Celebrates Education
  • Thanks to You
  • Additional information
  • 4-H Newsletter Spring 2006 Calendar
  • Major Changes to 2006 ISF Jr. Livestock Shows
  • North Central Regional Volunteer Forum
  • 4-H Project Workshops: A Learning Experience for Adult & Teen Volunteers
]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:57:08 CST 4-H General Information Calendar County Fair News Federation Happenings General Projects information Leader Connection Livestock Projects Information Member Communication State Fair News Upcoming Events Website Additions/Newsletter Attachments November/December 2007 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4294_671.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4294_671.html Articles in this issue:

  • Welcome
  • 4-H Fair Questions, Suggestions, Concerns, Complaints
  • Thank You – We Could Not Have Done It Without You!
  • Window Display Contest Winners
  • Save the Dates
  • 19th Annual Ag Olympics Results
  • Community Service
  • Federation is:
  • Who may attend?
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Foodstand Coordinator Needed
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Officers
  • The Illinois Clover
  • New Projects
  • New or Revised Projects This Year
  • 4-H Project Workshop
  • Things You Should Know
  • 2006-2007 4-H Treasurers Books
  • "Who Lives Here?"
  • Leaders, Junior Leaders & Volunteers
  • Risk Management
  • Forms
  • Leader Meetings
  • Special Resources in Kankakee County Extension Office
  • State Fair Exhibit Report Forms
  • Valued Volunteer Orientation Program
  • Judges Needed
  • 4-H Club Officer Training
  • Put it in Writing – Resigning your Volunteer Position
  • Kankakee County 4-H Livestock Enrollment Deadline
  • Kankakee County 4-H Livestock Ownership Deadlines
  • Quality Assurance & Ethics Certification
  • 4-H Livestock Judging Teams
  • Premises Registration ID Required for 2008 Livestock Exhibition
  • Pork Quality Assurance Certification Clinic
  • Kankakee County 4-H Premium Checks
  • Thank You Notes
  • 4-H Invitation
  • 12-14 Youth Conference
  • U of I Wheelchair Basketball Games
  • Camp Shaw
  • Websites for Your Enjoyment & Learning
  • Tips to Start off the New 4-H Year
  • Parent Involvement is Very Important
  • 4-H Recognition Night
  • Member Enrollment
  • Project Enrollment
  • Enrollment Turn in
]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:57:06 CST 4-H General Information Enrollment Information Federation Happenings General Projects information Leader Connection Livestock Projects Information Member Communication Other Opportunities and Information January, 2007 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4295_671.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4295_671.html Articles in this issue:

  • 4-H Dog Obedience Training Classes
  • 4-H Records
  • Illinois State Fair
  • Other 2007 Fair Dates
  • Animal Project Members
  • Beef Tattoo & Weigh-In
  • Quality Assurance and Ethics Clinics
  • 4-H Swine Project Members
  • 4-H Public Presentations and Food Demonstration Contest
  • Travel Abroad With 4-H
  • 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship
  • Discover Southernmost Illinois
  • Websites to keep you Up-To-Date
  • Risk Management
  • GPS/GIS Club
  • 4-H Insurance
  • Club Constitution and By-Laws
  • What is 4-H Federation?
  • Federation Fundraiser
  • 4-H/Youth Development Staff Office Hours
  • "Who Lives Here?"
  • "Passport to the World" – A Link to Our Global Community
  • Kankakee County 4-H Calendar of Upcoming Events
  • Project Selection
  • 4-H Projects and 4-H Exhibits
  • 4-H Cabin Fever Projects Workshop
  • 4-H Beef Dept. Essay Contest
  • 4-H Rabbit Project Members Workshop
  • 4-H is for Families
  • Kankakee County 4-H Judging Activities
  • Junior Leadership Conference
  • Bad Weather Cancellations
  • Judges Needed
]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:30:52 CST 4-H General Information Spring, 2007 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4296_671.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4296_671.html Articles in this issue:

  • 4-H Beef Dept. Essay Contest
  • Sheep Tattooing
  • 4-H Clothing Project Workshop
  • Fair Updates
  • Kankakee County 4-H General Projects Judging
  • Quality Assurance and Ethics Clinics
  • Livestock Lease Agreement
  • Pork Quality Assurance Training
  • Sheep Tattooing
  • Kankakee County 4-H Judging Activities
  • Fair Work Days
  • Judging Events – Recorders Needed
  • 4-H County Fair Book
  • Exhibit Requirements for Kankakee County 4-H Judging Events
  • Other 2007 County Fair Dates
  • 4-H Public Presentations/Demonstration/Food Demonstration Contest
  • Illinois State Fair
  • 4-H Recognition Night
  • 2007 North Central Region 4-H Volunteer Forum
  • Insurance
  • Upcoming Meetings
  • 4-H Federation Foodstand
  • Dog Show Information
  • Kankakee County Fair Display Theme
  • 4-H Livestock Auction
  • Illinois State Fair Dates
  • Ag Expo at Farmers Market
  • Veterinary Science Award
  • Natural Resources Career Expo
  • 4-H Legislative Connection
  • National Volunteer Week – April 15-21
  • Dairy Promotion
  • Records
  • Kankakee County 4-H/Youth Foundation Scholarships
  • Websites to keep you Up-To-Date
  • 4-H Leader/Volunteer Meeting
  • Illinois 4-H Leadership Convention
  • Food Skillathon Coordinator Needed
  • Risk Management
  • Volunteer Screening
  • Judges Needed
  • Field Trip Ideas
  • Club Constitution and By-Laws
  • GPS/GIS Club
  • 2007 Japanese Host Family
  • 4-H Cabin Fever Projects Workshop
  • Thank You's
  • Superintendent/Coordinator Applications
  • Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see Updates
  • 4-H Questions, Suggestions, Concerns, Complaints
  • Put it in Writing – Resigning your Volunteer Position
  • 4-H/Youth Development Staff Office Hours
  • Kankakee County 4-H Calendar of Upcoming Events
]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:30:52 CST 4-H General Information Summer, 2007 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4297_671.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4297_671.html Articles in this issue:

  • 2007 Fair Theme
  • 4-H Livestock Barn Work Days
  • Photo Id Information
  • Concerns, Comments, Complaints, Protests/Grievances
  • Conference Judging
  • 4-H Project Watching Opportunities
  • Foodstand Opportunities
  • New Advanced Visual Arts
  • 4-H Beef Department Essay
  • Kankakee County 4-H Premium Checks
  • 4-H Judging Schedule
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Meetings
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Foodstand Assistant Coordinators
  • 4-H Workers Needed
  • Other 2007 County Fair Dates
  • Ag Olympics
  • Ag Expo at Farmers Market
  • Federation Pop Tabs
  • Meth Awareness Conference
  • Save Your Stamps
  • Jr. Horse Entries
  • State Fair Dog Show
  • State Fair Premium Checks
  • Registration and Fair Books
  • 4-H Forum
  • State Fair Delegates and Alternates
  • State Fair Information Meeting
  • State Fair Non-Livestock Updates
  • Packaging State Fair Projects
  • 4-H Recruiting Host Families for Japanese Youth
  • 4-H Family Fun Day
  • Record Judging Volunteers Needed
  • Special Awards
  • 4-H Recognition Night
  • Livestock Judging Team
  • Camp Shaw News
  • Records
  • Public Presentation Judging
  • General Project Update
  • Volunteer Assistance Needed
  • Fair Work Days
  • Creative Arts Building Set-up
  • Foods Judging
  • Food Skill-A-Thon Helpers Needed
  • Kids with Disabilities
  • Release of 4-H Projects at Kankakee County Fair
  • Awesome Achiever Award
  • State Fair Premium Books
  • State Fair Eligibility and Selection
  • Legislative Connection
]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:30:52 CST 4-H General Information January/February 2008 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4592_671.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4592_671.html Articles in this issue:

  • Federation is:
  • 4-H Cabin Fever Projects Workshop
  • Pork Quality Assurance Certification Clinic
  • 4-H Records
  • Camp Shaw
  • State Fair Junior Department Horse Show
  • Welcome
  • 4-H Questions, Suggestions, Concerns, Complaints
  • Thank You
  • 2008 Fair Dates
  • Exhibit Requirements – County Judging Events
  • Leaders, Junior Leaders & Volunteers
  • Member Enrollment
  • General Project Enrollment
  • Community Service Projects
  • Who may attend?
  • "What is Leadership?"
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Foodstand Coordinator Needed
  • 4-H Projects and 4-H Exhibits
  • Things You Should Know
  • Risk Management
  • 4-H Insurance
  • Leader Meetings
  • Special Resources in Kankakee County Extension Office
  • Judges Needed
  • Put it in Writing – Resigning your Volunteer Position
  • Quality Assurance & Ethics Certification
  • 4-H Dog Project
  • Dog Obedience Classes
  • 4-H Beef Dept. Essay Contest
  • Kankakee County 4-H Livestock Ownership Deadlines
  • Premises Registration ID Required for 2008 Livestock Exhibition
  • Informational Premise ID Meeting
  • Illinois Pork Ambassador/Intern
  • Pork Premiere – Tattooing
  • Free Polypay Starter Flock
  • 4-H Invitation
  • OOPS – Correction
  • 4-H Public Presentations/Demonstration and Food Demonstration Contest
  • 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship
  • Legislative Connection XII
  • Registration Deadlines
  • "Who Lives Here?"
  • U of I Wheelchair Basketball Games
  • Pawsitively Fun Day – Saturday, March 15
  • 4-H House – U of I – Urbana-Champaign
  • ExplorACES – March 7-8
  • 2008 Illinois State Fair – August 8-17
  • Illinois State Fair Sheep Tattooing
  • Calendar
  • Kankakee County4-H Livestock and Small Animal Project Enrollment/Ownership Information
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation is Collecting Items to be Sent to Military Personnel
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation is Sponsoring a Cookbook Fundraiser
]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:07:14 CST 4-H General Information Calendar County Fair News Enrollment Information Federation Happenings General Projects information Leader Connection Livestock Projects Information Member Communication Other Opportunities and Information State Fair News Website Additions/Newsletter Attachments March/April 2008 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4768_671.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4768_671.html Articles in this issue:

  • Parents – What They Can Add to 4-H?
  • Thank You/Congratulations
  • 4-H Parent Handbook
  • 2008 – Kankakee County Fair
  • Other 2008 Fair Dates
  • General Information
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Cookbook
  • International Night
  • Collecting Pop Tabs
  • March 10 Meeting
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Foodstand Coordinator Needed
  • Military Gifts – Community Service Project
  • 4-H Clothing Workshops
  • 4-H Public Presentations/Demonstrations/Food Demonstrations Contest
  • Exhibit Requirements
  • Electricity Skillathon
  • 4-H Leader Meeting
  • 4-H Judges Training
  • 4-H Sheep Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Needed
  • 4-H Livestock Judging Team
  • Premise ID
  • 4-H Beef Dept. Essay Contest
  • 4-H Sheep Weigh-in & Tattooing
  • Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification
  • 4-H Swine Dept. News
  • 4-H Beef Department Clinic Report
  • Quality Assurance & Ethics Certification
  • E-mail addresses needed
  • 4-H Records
  • 4-H Performance Showcase
  • 2008 North Central Region Volunteer Forum
  • Digital Mayhem Challenge
  • Japanese Exchange Program
  • 2008 Illini Summer Academies, June 26 – 28
  • Photos Wanted for 2008-2009 Illinois Clover
  • Show Dates
  • Entry Fees for Junior Livestock Exhibitors
  • 2008 Illinois State Fair – August 8-17
  • Wanted – Clubs to do Presentations at the Fair
  • Illinois State Fair Sheep Tattooing
  • Camp Shaw
  • National Volunteer Week
  • Calendar
  • 2008 Fair Dates
]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:29:46 CST 4-H General Information Calendar County Fair News Enrollment Information Federation Happenings General Projects information Leader Connection Livestock Projects Information Member Communication Other Opportunities and Information State Fair News Upcoming Events May/June 2008 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4877_671.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kankakee/4hnews/i4877_671.html Articles in this issue:

  • E-mail Addresses Urgently Needed
  • National Volunteer Week
  • Websites to Keep You Up-To-Date
  • Put it in Writing – Resigning your Volunteer Position
  • 4-H/Youth Development Staff Office Hours
  • 4-H Questions, Suggestions, Concerns, Complaints, Protests/Grievances
  • Kankakee County 4-H Premium Checks
  • Special Awards
  • Record Judging Volunteers Needed
  • Fair Updates
  • 2008 – Kankakee County Fair
  • Other 2008 Fair Dates
  • 4-H Fairbook & 4-H Registration Forms
  • Release of 4-H Projects at Kankakee County Fair
  • Volunteer Assistance Needed
  • Foods Judging
  • Kankakee County 4-H General Projects Judging
  • Kankakee County Fair Display Theme
  • Fair Work Days
  • Collecting Pop Tabs
  • Upcoming Meetings
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Foodstand
  • Kankakee County 4-H Federation Cookbook
  • 4-H Public Presentation/Demonstration & Food Demonstration Contest Results
  • 4-H Clothing Workshops
  • Exhibit Requirements
  • State Fair Delegates & Alternates
  • Food Skill-A-Thon Helpers Needed
  • Bicycle Rodeo
  • Project Area Coordinators Needed
  • Awesome Achiever Award
  • Kids with Disabilities
  • 4-H Judges
  • Dairy Promotion
  • Risk Management
  • Club Constitution and By-Laws
  • 4-H Recognition Night
  • 4-H Livestock Barn Work Days
  • Livestock Lease Agreement
  • 4-H Sheep Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Needed
  • Premise ID
  • 4-H Beef Tattoos
  • 4-H Sheep Tattooing
  • 4-H Beef Dept. Essay Contest
  • 4-H Livestock Auction
  • 4-H Livestock Judging Team
  • Hand/Animal Sanitation
  • Quality Assurance & Ethics Certification
  • Open and Junior Department Entries
  • Records
  • 4-H Performance Showcase
  • 2008 North Central Region Volunteer Forum
  • Japanese Exchange Program
  • Photos Wanted for 2008-2009 Illinois Clover
  • Ag Olympics
  • Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see Fun
  • Passes
  • Premium Books
  • 2008 Illinois State Fair Livestock Show Dates
  • Entry Fees for Junior Livestock Exhibitors
  • 2008 Illinois State Fair Non-Livestock Dates
  • State Fair Eligibility and Selection
  • State Fair Information Meeting
  • State Fair Premium Checks
  • 2008 Calendar
  • 2008 Fair Dates
  • 2008 State Fair Parking and Gate Admission Pass Order Form
  • Find Your Way Project Workshop at Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see
  • Illinois State Fair Sheep Tattooing
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