Please note: All meetings will be held at the Extension Office unless otherwise noted. The Auditorium, Library and East End are all located in the Extension Office. CHANGES ARE INDICATED BY "NEW!!" Changes will be noted each time a date or time changes!

SEPTEMBER 2008

· Tuesday 9 - 4-H New Family & Leader's Orientation. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium *All Club Leaders are expected to participate or a club representative!

· Monday 22 - Due 4-H Livestock; secretary, treasury, historian and individual records * by 4:30p.m (NO EXCEPTIONS) to Extension Office

· Tuesday 23 - New 4-H Leader's Mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Friday 26 - Due 2008 Window Display Entry Forms – Due by 4:30p.m Extension Office

· Monday 29 - Fair Youth Committee Mtg. – 6:45p – 8:00p Extension Office - East End

· September 29 – October 5 -Displays go up for contest

OCTOBER 2008

· Week of 5-11 - National 4-H Week

· October 6-10 - Judging for Window Displays *Theme: "Keeping It Green"

· Wednesday 22 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45 - 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

NOVEMBER 2008

· Wednesday 5 - Livestock Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End

· Wednesday 5 - Expansion & Review Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End

· Wednesday 19 - International Night Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End

· Thursday 20 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Recognition of Excellence (ROE) event - TBA (One of the Friday's in November) 6:30 - 8:30p *THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL 4-HER'S, LEADERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

DECEMBER 2008

· Tuesday 16 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End

JANUARY 2009

· Wednesday 7 - Livestock Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End

· Thursday 15 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Saturday 17 - Public Speaking Workshop I - 10-Noon Extension Office - Auditorium

· Tuesday 20 - Due Beef enrollment forms - by 4:30p Extension Office

· Tuesday 27 - Fair/Youth Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End

· Thursday 29 - Officer's Training - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

FEBRUARY 2009

· Saturday 7 - Beef Weigh-In - 8a-11a New Fairgrounds

· Tuesday 10 - 4-H Records Workshop - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Tuesday 17 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Saturday 21 - Public Speaking Workshop II - 10-Noon Extension Office - Auditorium

· Monday 23 - Rocketry Workshop I - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Friday 27 - International Night - New Fairgrounds - Set-up 2:00p - Start time 6:30p

· PQA Training - (Time TBA) McHenry County

MARCH 2009

· Saturday 7 - Passport to the World (Group Judging) - Check In 9:00a /Judging 9:30a Extension Office - Auditorium

· Monday 9 - Rocketry Workshop II - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Monday 16 - Rocketry Workshop III - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Saturday 21- Public Presentation Judging - Check In 8:30a /Judging 9:00a Location TBA

· Wednesday 25 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Tuesday 31 - PQA Make-Up Training - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

APRIL 2009

· Wednesday 15 - Dog Orientation mtg.- 6:45p - 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Tuesday 21 - Pop Committee mtg. - 6:45p - 8:00p Extension Office - East End

· Tuesday 21 - Dog Training - 6:30p - 8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Thursday 23 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45p - 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Tuesday 28 - Dog Training - 6:30p - 8:00p New Fairgrounds

MAY 2009

· Saturday 2 - Swine Weigh In – 8a -10a New Fairgrounds

· Tuesday 5 - Dog Training – 6:30p - 8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Tuesday 12 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Saturday 16 - Rocketry Judging & Launch - Check In 8:30a/Judging 9:00a New Fairgrounds

· Tuesday 19 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Saturday 23 - Rocketry Launch Re-schedule date I – Check In 9:00a – Judging 9:30a New Fairgrounds

· Tuesday 26 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Wednesday 27 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office

· Saturday 30 - Rocketry Launch Re-schedule date II – Check In 9:00a – Judging 9:30a New Fairgrounds

JUNE 2009

· Tuesday 2 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Saturday 6 - PQA Make – Up Training - 11:00-12:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Monday 8 - Due Fair enrollment Deadline – by 4:30p Extension Office

· Tuesday 9 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Monday 15 - Due Small Pet Reports & Cat Shots Records - by 4:30p Extension Office

· Tuesday 16 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Thursday 18 - Dog Make –Up - 6:30-8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Thursday 18 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Thursday 19 - Dog Make-Up - 6:30 - 8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Tuesday 23 - Mock Dog Show – Check In 5:30 / Judging 6:00p New Fairgrounds

· Friday 26 - Small Pet Show - Check In 5:30p/Judging 6:00p New Fairgrounds

· Saturday 27 - Dog Show - Check In 8:30a/Judging 9:00a New Fairgrounds

· Tuesday 30 - Clothing & Textiles/Fashion Revue Judging- Check In 6:00p/6:45p Judging Extension Office

JULY 2009

· Thursday 2 - Pop Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End

· Wednesday 8 - Visual Arts Judge's Training – 6:45p – 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Thursday 9 - General Project's Training – 6:45p – 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· Saturday 11 - Cake, Food Skills & 4-H Cooking 101 Judging - "Theme: "Keeping It Green" - Check In 9:00a/Judging 9:30a Extension Office - Auditorium

· Friday 17 - 4-H Fair Building Set-Up / P.I.E.(Pizza & Ice Cream Eating) - 4:00p – 8:00p New Fairgrounds

· Saturday 25 - Visual Arts Judging – Check In 1:00p/Judging 2:00p New Fairgrounds

· Sunday 26 - General Projects Judging – Check In 1:00p/Judging 2:00p New Fairgrounds

· Thursday 30 - Mandatory State Fair mtg. - 6:45p-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

· 4-H Fair 101 mtg. - TBD

AUGUST 2009

· Friday 14 - Sunday 23, State Fair - Springfield, IL

· Wednesday 12 - Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

SEPTEMBER 2009

· Wednesday 9 - 4-H New Family & Leader's Orientation mtg. - 6:45-8:00 Extension Office -Audit

· Wednesday 23 - New 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00 Extension Office - Auditorium

OCTOBER 2009

· Wednesday 21 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00 Extension Office - Auditorium

NOVEMBR 2009

· Thursday 19 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

DECEMBER 2009

· Tuesday 15 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium

Thank you to so many!!

· Thank You to all Extension (team working) staff and our parking committee (Dick Johannsen) who helped make the 2008 Lake County Fair a success!

· To all our 4-Her's and cloverbud members who dedicated so much time and effort in completing their projects.

· To the 4-H fair, youth & poster board committees,

· To the pop committee: Dominic, Nancy, and Kelly Tufano, John & Susan Brodzik, Jane Ellen Kerosen, Lana Kerosen, and Sharon Pinter

· To all of the committed parents for their assistance,

· To the Lake County Fairgrounds for hosting the fair,

· To all of our judges who were so patience in each area,

· To the Navy recorders who worked very hard,

· To Sharon Pinter, Joyce Moy, Sylvia Olson, Howe Huntington, all of the 4-H building set-up members and any other helpers who worked so hard to make sure our 4-H building looked Great!!

Thank you...

• 4-H Building Set-Up Volunteers
• Adventurous Clovers
• All in Ag
• Alpine
• Busy Beavers
• Buttercup Clovers
• Chain O Lakes
• Cougar Crew
• Five Clovers
• Glenview Clovers
• Guys and Gals
• Lucky Ducks
• Milburn Clovers
• Mundelein Elves
• Prairie Crossing Red Tailed Hawks
• Shining Shamrocks
• Tails N Nails
• Thunder Cats

Approximately 140+ volunteer youth/adults from the Clubs listed above served 420 hours in the 4-H Building during the Lake County Fair. Thank you to those who agreed to greet our guests and serve as advocates for the 4-H Youth Program. We received a number of compliments on the building and the quality of exhibits. Our guests continue to be amazed that young people are responsible for all the projects in the 4-H Building. Dozens of families expressed interest in 4-H for their children and registered to attend the September orientation for new families.

Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and efforts in promoting and explaining 4-H to prospective families! ~ submitted by Nancy Johannsen, Extension Program Coordinator

As the 4-H Creed States:

· HEAD for the power it will give me to think, plan and reason

· HEART for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic and true

· HANDS for the ability it will give me to be helpful, skillful and useful

· Health for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, resist disease, and work efficiently

* Together we planted seeds of opportunities for personal growth in a number of beneficial areas!!!

THANKS TO ALL WHO EXTENDED SUPPORT DURING OUR FISCAL SHORTFALL!!!

The Extension Council members and staff sends each of you a GREAT BIG THANK YOU for contacting your legislators during our recent fiscal shortfall. We appreciate all the time that was spent in writing, calling, visiting and emailing State decision makers.

Leader's Information

Thank You to all of our 4-H Leader's who participated and completed the Valued Volunteer modules. Participation Certificates went to:

• · Karen Beelow
• · Peggi Braden
• · Susan Brodzik
• · Jodie Ells
• · Teri Herchenbach
• · Karen Madsen
• · Sylvia Olson

Completion Certificates went to:

• · Jenny Brenner
• · Jane Ellen Keroson
• · Ann Manno
• · Sharon Pinter

This fall, the VALUED Volunteer Orientation program will again be available statewide. All new and veteran volunteers are encouraged to participate.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL VOLUNTEERS

"VOLUNTEERS INSPIRE BY EXAMPLE"

FYI: Each newsletter you will find the Leaders meeting notes, per request of leaders attending meetings. It is still a requirement that a representative from each club be present!

*Thoughts to Remember: "Together we can plant seeds of opportunities for personal growth in our 4-Her's and communities"

* Communicating Effectively "How well we communicate is determined not by how well we say things but how well we are understood."

4-H Leader's Notes - Wednesday, August 20, 2008/6:45-8:00 pm

· Vickie Brown welcomed the leaders who were present and thanked them for their dedication during this past 4-H year.

· Beginning in September, newsletters will be available online, and will not be mailed; leaders asked Vickie if she could send a notice to the leaders via email when the newsletter is posted; Vickie said the newsletter would be posted around the 1^st of the month and will list the months that the newsletter goes out monthly. Vickie suggested setting the Extension , website as your home page on your home computer to prompt you to review 4-H news! Lake County gets points for every time someone visits the site!

· The exhibition building at the new fairgrounds will be available for group rental in October.

· Vickie is hoping to rent the building for the ROE in November. Date to be announced later.

· 4-H Annual Organizers and Illinois Clover books were distributed at the meeting; leaders can pick them up at the Extension Office.

· The T-shirt fundraiser and Battle of the Barns was successful; 115 shirts were sold; thanks to Karen Beelow for organizing the activity.

· There was a good turn out of clubs selling pop during the fair; only two time slots were not filled; thanks to Susan Brodzik for organizing and filling in during the unfilled slots; net profit= $7,239.05; sales = $5,791.24;

• The chairman of the Foundation Board thought it was a great idea to give raffle prizes to the 4-Hers who worked in the pop stands.

Lake County Fair Comments/Suggestions

• Discussion regarding "Favorite Family Recipe"; it was suggested that a photo of the dish be included with the menu and recipe; the food/serving of the food would be taken to judging, but not be left to spoil during the week; concerns that the recipes may be taken was expressed; this discussion will be taken to the fair/youth committee for further discussion.
• It was suggested that the following be added to the "General Project Guidelines" in the fair book: when a project has more than one piece, every piece should be labeled with the child's name and club; it would also be helpful for the child to include a photo so the people setting up the projects know how it should be put together if it has 3 or more parts.

State Fair General 4-H Exhibits Awards List was distributed; congratulations and thank you, to all the delegates that represented Lake County.

• Suggestion was made that delegates have until 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, or even Friday to make decisions whether they want to go to the State Fair; alternates would then have until Saturday or Sunday; Vickie would ask Julie to see if she would need the information sooner, or if this suggestion would help our county have even more representation.
• There was discussion about the number of alternates that are listed by the judges; Vickie stated that 4 alternates are selected by judges in case grand or reserve choices do not go to State Fair in that particular project area. Vickie assured leaders that judges are encouraged to give Grand's, Reserves, and Best of Show ribbons in each category during training.
• Vickie stated that the State Fair might be later (August 14-23) next year; concerns were voiced regarding the start of school for Lake County 4-Hers, reducing the number of children that will go to the fair.

· Club Flyers need to be updated for the New Family Orientation on September 9 at 6:45-8:00 pm; leaders need to submit changes on meeting location, date and/or time to Vickie/Sabrina as soon as possible so new flyers can be printed. All Leaders are expected to attend -to meet and greet new 4-H families!

· Window Display Info – 4-H Week October 5^th-11^th registration form was handed out; "Keeping It Green" is the theme; entry form deadline is Friday, September 26, 2008 to Ext. Office.

· 4-H Record Judging Application and NEW ILLINOIS PROJECT PLAN FORMS were handed out. (old project plans will be accepted this year only!); Deadline for records is September 22, 2008 at 4:30; new livestock record forms will be forwarded by State 4-H office next week and added to the Extension website: lake.extension.uiuc.edu

• Treasurer, Secretary and Historian books are also due on September 22, 2008 by 4:30p.
• Suggestion was made that the State add the category "County Projects" in general since county projects vary from county to county
• My Activity Form was not updated & can be printed from Lake's website

· The following forms were handed out:

• Group Enrollment/Reenrollment Forms – need to be completed by the leader every year;
• Individual Enrollment Form – only for new enrollees
• Cloverbud Individual Enrollment Form – only for new "Buds";
• Secretary/Treasurer Booklets – each club must also submit officers, goals, calendar, programs, etc. also need to be submitted to Vickie as soon as they have been decided
• Project Enrollment Form (neon pink) – for viewing only; forms will be online as of September 1.
• Re-enrollment forms will be distributed as usual to members & leaders enrolled last year 2007-2008.

· Reminder to Leaders: youth who are enrolled in a Food and Nutrition project and want to compete in 'Food Demonstration' class, must enroll in Public Presentation project; youth who are enrolled in Horticulture or Floriculture, and want to compete in floral arranging/demonstration, must also be enrolled in Public Presentation. A deadline will be established for enrolling in Public Presentation project (TBD).

· Committee Application forms will also be available online; can be faxed back to Vickie; each committee is a two-year commitment; you automatically become a member of the committee you sign up for; there is no confirmation from the Extension office; if you sign up, you need to attend on the meeting dates that are published in the newsletter.

· Leaders Only are welcome to establish other committees & inform Vickie of such, to discuss fair regulations and procedures; any decisions made by that committee must be typed and submitted to Vickie to present to the Fair/Youth Committee for discussion; this committee, and extension staff, have the right to deny, alter or implement any / all recommendations.

· Tuesday, September 9 – Next leader meeting and new member orientation; all leaders are encouraged to attend to represent their clubs and recruit new members.

Respectfully submitted, Sylvia Olson, 4-H Cougar Crew Club Leader

"CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2008 4-H STATE FAIR WINNERS"

To view the complete list of those who went to State Fair and received either a A of E - Award of Excellence or S - Superior rating can click this link. http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/08fair/Lake.doc

Congratulations

· To all 4-H members who participated in Visual Arts & General Project judging at the Lake County Fair

· To Jessica Rush for winning the 2008 4-H Veterinary Medicine Award

Below you will find the prior judging areas with names and awarded ribbons.

Small Pets Winners: (Cats, Poultry, Rabbits, Small Pets)

• · Karli Stern - Grand & BOS
• · Christina Mueller –Reserve
• · Jennifer Rush - Grand
• · Jessica Rush - Reserve
• · Stacy Wilcox - Reserve
• · Jamie DiTommaso – (2) Reserve & Grand
• · Tyler Turnbull - (3) Grand
• · Timothy Brodzik - Reserve & (3) Grand
• · Jenelle Brodzik - Reserve
• · Jacob Dickson - Grand
• · Roy Miller - Reserve
• · Shelby Grinnell - Grand
• · Jack Kekstadt - Reserve & Grand
• · Timothy Leuver - Reserve
• · Rebecca Dickson - Grand
• · John Tracy - Reserve
• · Mackenzie Gast - Reserve
• · Karli Stern - Grand & BOS
• · Rebecca Moffett - Reserve
• · Randi Meyer - Grand
• · Mandy Weaver - Reserve
• · Susan Wiss - Reserve

Dog Show Winners:

• · Autumn Santos - Reserve
• · Caroline Unger - Reserve & (2) Grand
• · Jennifer Rush - (3) Grand & BOS
• · Susan Weiss - (2) Reserve
• · Randi Meyer –Grand
• · Jill Meyer - Reserve
• · Samantha Holton - Reserve
• · Britt Krinninger - Reserve & Grand
• · Timothy Leuver—Reserve
• · Tracy Eklund- (2) Grand
• · Kacey Ikhtiari - Reserve, Grand & BOS
• · Caitlin Christensen - Grand
• · Trace Miller - Grand
• · Christina Mueller - Reserve

Clothing & Textiles/Fashion Revue Winners:

• · Sarah Newell - Reserve, Grand & BOS
• · Caroline Olson - (2) Reserve & Grand
• · Bree Granatelli - (2) Grand & BOS
• · Avi Patel - (2) Reserve
• · Kelly Tufano—Grand & BOS
• · Timothy Brodzik - Grand
• · Stacey Martin - Grand
• · Margaret Rauch - Reserve
• · Rebecca Galuska - Grand

Cake & Food Skills Winners:

• · Jenelle Brodzik - Reserve, Grand & BOS
• · Brittany Ells - Reserve
• · Paul Neal - Grand
• · Brian Neal - BOS & Grand

"CLOVERBUD'S FAIR TABLE, CLUB POSTERS & EXHIBITS"

LET'S GIVE OUR CLOVERBUD'S & 4-Her's A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR A JOB WELL DONE ON THEIR TABLE & OTHER 4-Her's POSTERS AND EXHIBITS!!!

GO CLOVER'S & 4-HER'S - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

Why I Love 4-H Poster Contest Results

The "Why I Love 4-H poster contest" was a great success. We had 22 entries. Everyone did a great job with their original ideas about "why they love 4-H". These posters were a great way to tell the public about 4-H and why kids enjoy it. Visitors to the 4-H building during fair week were able to vote on their favorite 3 posters. Over 800 votes were cast. The winners were:

• 1^st place Bree Granatelli from Millburn Clovers;
• 2^nd place Morgan and Matt Meade from All in Ag,
• 3^rd place Tim Brodzik from Millburn Clovers.

Prizes were donated from Gurnee Hyundai. A big thank you goes out to them for their generous donation and showing support to our 4-H program. Thank you also to the Extension staff for helping facilitate the contest!

The 2009 State Fair Jr. Horse Show dates for next year are Tuesday, July 28 - Sunday, August 2nd, 2009.

To: Nancy Johannsen, Extension Program Coordinator

THANK YOU, NANCY, FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION WITH EXTENSION AND 4-H!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR TIME IN RECRUITING OUR GREETERS AND GREAT LAKES NAVY STAFF FOR FAIR!!!

Enjoy your retirement, as we all know you will still be hard at work doing something……

Click on this link for the Illinois Leader publication.

http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/opps/leader.doc