LAKE COUNTY'S WEB ADDRESS: http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/lake
The 4-H Website Keeps you Up-to-Date on 4-H!!!!
*If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us: 847-223-8627
Vickie Brown x 24 or email at viceez@illinois.edu
Sabrina Huley x 16 - huley@illinois.edu
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 IN BOLD PRINT. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGED DATES OR TIMES!
Thursday 19 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office – Auditorium
Monday 23 – International Night Committee mtg. -6:45-8:00p – Extension Office – East End
Monday 7 – DUE Re-enrollment Forms – By 4:30p Extension Office
*******HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EACH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Thursday 7 - Livestock Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End
Wednesday 13 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Saturday 23 - Public Speaking Workshop I - 10-Noon Extension Office - Auditorium
Monday 25 - DUE Beef enrollment forms - by 4:30p Extension Office
Thursday 28 - Fair/Youth Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End
Monday 1- DUE – Green Project Enrollment forms to participate in Public Presentation including "Food Demo" speech judging by 4:30p
Tuesday 2 - Officer's Training - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Saturday 6 - Beef Weigh-In - 8a-11a New Fairgrounds
Thursday 11 - 4-H Records Workshop - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office – Auditorium
Saturday 20 - Public Speaking Workshop II - 10-Noon Extension Office – Auditorium
Monday 22- DUE – Public Speaking Entry forms – by 4:30p Extension Office
NEW- Monday 22 - PQA Training – 7:00p - McHenry County - Fairgrounds
Thursday 25 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Friday 26 - International Night - Fairgrounds - Set-up 2:00p - Start time 6:30p TBA
Monday 1 DUE – Dog Project Enrollment – Extension Office by 4:30p
Monday 1 – Rocketry Workshop I - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Saturday 6 - Passport to the World (Group Judging) Check In 9:00a /Judging 9:30a- Extension Office - Auditorium
Monday 8 - Rocketry Workshop II - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Monday 22 - Rocketry Workshop III - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Saturday 27- Public Presentation Judging - Check In 8:30a /Judging 9:00a Location TBA
Tuesday 30 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office – Auditorium
Thursday 1 – PQA Make-Up Training – 6:45-8:00p Extension Office – Auditorium
Friday 2 - DUE - "All" Dog Training Forms (Copy of Insurance; shot records; dog registration forms) - by 4:30p Extension Office
Monday 5- DUE – 4-H Enrollment Forms - by 4:30p Extension Office (NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H LAKE COUNTY FAIR!)
Tuesday 6 - Dog Orientation mtg. - 6:30p - 8:00p Extension Office – Auditorium
Thursday 15 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45p - 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Monday 19 - DUE - Swine, Goat & Sheep Project sheets by 4:30p
Tuesday 20 - Dog Training - 6:30p - 8:00p Fairgrounds
Tuesday 27 - Dog Training - 6:30p - 8:00p Fairgrounds
Saturday 1 – Swine; Goat & Sheep Weigh In – 8a -10a Fairgrounds
Monday 3 - DUE - Horse Green Sheets - by 4:30p - check on this date!
Tuesday 4- Dog Training – 6:30p - 8:00p Fairgrounds
Tuesday 11 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p Fairgrounds
Saturday 15 - Rocketry Judging & Launch - Check In 8:30a/Judging 9:00a Fairgrounds TBA
Tuesday 18 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p Fairgrounds
Saturday 22 - Rocketry Launch Re-schedule date I – Check In 9:00a – Judging 9:30a Fairgrounds
Tuesday 25 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p Fairgrounds
NEW-Wednesday 26 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office
Saturday 29 - Rocketry Launch Re-schedule date II – Check In 9:00a – Judging 9:30a Fairgrounds
Tuesday 1 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p Fairgrounds
Saturday 5 - PQA Make – Up Training - 11:00-12:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Monday 7 - DUE - Fair enrollment Deadline – by 4:30p Extension Office
Tuesday 8 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p Fairgrounds
Monday 14 - DUE Small Pet Reports & Cat Shots Records - by 4:30p Extension Office
Tuesday 15 - Dog Training - 6:30-8:00p Fairgrounds
Thursday 17 - Dog Make –Up - 6:30-8:00p Fairgrounds (only if you have missed 3 or more trainings)
Tuesday 22 - Mock Dog Show – Check In 5:30 / Judging 6:00p Fairgrounds
Thursday 24 - Small Pet Show - Check In 5:30p/Judging 6:00p Fairgrounds
Saturday 26 - Dog Show - Check In 8:30a/Judging 9:00a Fairgrounds
Monday 28 - Clothing & Textiles/Fashion Revue Judging- Check In 6:00p/6:45p Judging Extension Office
Wednesday 30 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Thursday 1 - Pop Committee mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - East End
Wednesday 7 - Visual Arts Judge's Training – 6:45p – 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Thursday 8- General Project's Training – 6:45p – 8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Saturday 10 – Cake Decorating, 4-H 101, 201 & 301 Food Judging - "Celebrate 4-H" 4-H Cooking Judging - Check In 9:00a/Judging 9:30a – 2:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Friday 23 - 4-H Fair Building Set-Up -4:00p – 6:00p / P.I.E. (Pizza & Ice Cream Eating) – at the Extension Office after set-up completed.
Saturday 24 – Recorders Training – 11:00 -12:30p -Auditorium
Saturday 24 - Visual Arts Judging – Check In 1:00p/Judging 2:00p Fairgrounds
Sunday 25 – Recorders Training – 11:00 -12:30p -Auditorium
Sunday 25 - General Projects Judging – Check In 1:00p/Judging 2:00p Fairgrounds
Tuesday, July 27 – Sunday August 1 – State Fair Jr. Horse Show
Tuesday 27 –Sunday, August 1 – Lake County Fair – Fairgrounds
Thursday 5 – MANDATORY STATE FAIR MTG. – 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Wednesday 11 - Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
Friday 13 - Sunday 22, Illinois State Fair - Springfield, IL
Tuesday 7- 4-H New Family & Leader's Orientation mtg. – 6:45-8:00p Extension Office – Auditorium
Thursday 23 –New Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office -Auditorium
Tuesday 12 – 4-H Leader's mtg – 6:45-8:00p Extension Office -Auditorium
Wednesday 10 - 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office – Auditorium
DECEMBER 2010
Monday 6 - DUE -4-H Re-enrollment (2010-2011 4-H year) Deadline - by 4:30p Extension Office
Thursday 9- 4-H Leader's mtg. - 6:45-8:00p Extension Office - Auditorium
FROM THE DESK OF VICKIE BROWN
I just wanted to take out the time to welcome ALL our new 4-H leaders, volunteers, parents and members.
You've invested in a GREAT youth organization that will help you become a successful individual in life!
We all look forward to a FUNTASTIC YEAR and encourage each of you to spread the word about how great 4-H is in Lake County!
Please don't hesitate to contact Sabrina or me with any concerns that will help "Make the Best Better" with 4-H!
Sincerely yours,
Vickie Brown
4-H LEADER'S MEETING INFORMATION
4-H Leader's Meeting - Thursday, October 15, 2009 / 6:45 – 8:00 pm
· Welcome & National 4-H Creed – Opening of each meeting
· Extension Updates – James Reaves, County Director
· Introduction of New Leaders
· Newsletter/4-H Calendar comments/questions
· Expansion & Review Committee (need more 4-H youth) - CALL SABRINA HULEY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
· Group Enrollment/Re-enrollment Form (Intercultural/Intergenerational)
· Leader's Box Update Info
· 4-H Program REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RETURNED TO EXTENSION OFFICE
- Club Information (day, time and location of monthly meetings and club leaders)
- Club Officers and Committee Chairs
- Club Progress Goals
- Club Program Schedule
- Community Service/Fundraising Report Form REQUIRED / County has to have a copy on file
· Suggested Resources for the New 4-H Program Year
- Suggested 4-H Club Constitution & By-laws
- Illinois 4-H Policies
- Club Brochures Guidelines
- Worksheet for Planning a 4-H Club Mtg.
- Ceremonies
- Community Service Project Publicity
- Welcome to the Illinois 4-H Big Friend Program
- 4-H Program Planning/Valued Volunteer
- The Future of Illinois 4-H Youth Development Programs
- 4-H helps young people develop skills for life
- Parental Informed Consent
- Photo and Video Release
· 2008-09 Secretary & Treasurer – MUST TURN IN BEFORE OFFICIALLY STARTING THIS YEAR'S CLUB!!! – STATE POLICY!!!
· Historian & Record Books Submission
NEW BOOKS WILL BE IN NEXT WEEK!
· Recognition of Excellence – THURSDAY, November 5, 2009 6:30-8p.m. at LAKE COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS EXHIBIT HALL – EVERYONE IS INVITED
- - need club banner carrier's names
- - help with set-up
- - help with clean-up
- - MC's and award presenters
- - Cloverbud names for recognition
- - 4-H Junior Leader names for recognition
· Window Display Results
· OTHER UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS INFORMATION:
- Department of Crop Sciences Letter
- Illinois Leader
- Major in Horticulture
- International Outbound Program
- National 4-H Conference
- Favorite Recipes of Illinois
- Marketing 4-H postcards or thank-you postcards
- Other comments/suggestions
- We are asking that if the Leader(s) are unable to attend meetings, PLEASE consider someone else to attend in the absent of yourself. This will help everyone stay on one accord!
- NO LEADER'S MEETING FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2009 - WE WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 13, 2010
- NEXT LEADER'S MEETING: Thursday, November 19, 2009 (6:45-8pm)
*In case of bad weather on a scheduled activity or event date, PLEASE call the Extension office @ 847- 223-8627
4-H IS CALLING FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND ASSISTANCE!
4-H IS LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP REACH MORE YOUTH AND EXTEND BETTER SERVICE TO OUR AUDIENCE. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING PLEASE HAVE THEM CALL THE EXTENSION OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION 847-223-8627.
Volunteers Needed in 4-H
Volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H program. They are the organizers, teachers, and counselors who make the program available to youth. Utilizing volunteers effectively can assure the success of the local program. Positive youth development research shows the importance of caring adults in the lives of young people. Contact your local Extension office for details about the following volunteer opportunities or access the information on the county Extension web page.
Club/Group Volunteers
The formal roles volunteers fill at the local level fall into three general categories: organizational leaders, project leaders, and activity leaders. Organizational leaders provide overall leadership to club or group organization, overseeing the structure and operation, and serving as the club/group's contact with Extension staff and county/unit volunteers. They involve and coordinate activities of other volunteers who support the club/group. Project and activity leaders help members plan and conduct projects and group activities.
Volunteers can help with tasks that take place throughout the year and with tasks that can be completed in a short time period. There are volunteer roles working directly with 4-H members and others that support the club behind the scenes. The most successful clubs/groups encourage each member's family to take on volunteer roles, each contributing what it can.
County Volunteers
At the county level, the 4-H program also needs volunteers to give guidance to policy and priority setting in administrative roles, to conduct or assist with county-level events, and to provide leadership to program expansion and promotion.
To all of the clubs who participated in the 2009 Window Display Judging:
- · Adventurous 4-Hers
- · Alpine 4-Hers
- · Busy Beavers
- · Chain O' Lakes
- · Glenview Clovers
- · Shining Shamrocks
On behalf of the Extension Staff, we would like to give a BIG "THANK YOU" TO ALL OF YOU WHO CAME OUT AND DEDICATED YOUR TIME IN SETTING UP AND CLEANING UP THE LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR OUR 2009 ROE EVENT HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5!
- A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO THE LUCKY DUCKS 4-H CLUB FOR DONATING $400.00 IN HELPING TO MAKE THE EVENT A BIG SUCCESS!
- LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR ALLOWING US TO HOLD THIS EVENT
- 4-H LEADERS, MEMBERS, PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR MAKING LAKE COUNTY 4-H A GROWING SUCCESS!
*******CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE 2009 RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDEES!
Your assistance requested
______________________CALLING ALL LEADERS, MEMBERS AND PARENTS
Your assistance is NEEDED in setting up more "committees" for each of the "umbrella categories" listed below!
(It is asked that Leaders, members and interested parents sign up for at least ONE committee in their area of expertise and /or interest).
Each of the committees would be made up of youth, adult, volunteers and interested parents. A chair of each committee would be selected to be the liaison between the committee and the 4-H Extension Staff. These committees would be responsible for writing their area of the 4-H Lake County Fair book, incorporating as many of the state fair guidelines as needed. This would be written in a language the average "NEW" 4-H leader or family could easily understand. These committees would also help obtain superintendents and judges for their respective areas. (Listed areas from project listed below)
***The goal is to continue our 4-H Mission (To help youth learn skills for living), as we also continue to enhance leaders, members and new 4-H families!
The Extension Staff stands by the saying ―"To Make the Best Better!" -- 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
If you are looking to share your creative ideas and help to expand 4-H, then you are looking in the right place. 4-H is looking for youth and parents to come aboard to become a part of the following planning committees. PLEASE call to sign-up for a committee of your interest below: Sabrina Huley (847)223-8627 X16
· HORSE - Help plan and run, organize, workshops and shows. Provide representative to the fair committee
· INTERNATIONAL NIGHT - Assist in planning, set-up and cleanup process
· SMALL ANIMALS - Organize clinics workshops
· LIVESTOCK - Review livestock rules and ethics training policies/coordinate 4-H fair judges and judging event
· YOUTH COUNCIL & 4-H FAIR - Come up with unique ideas, resolve issues/concerns and provide proactive leadership and 4-H fair planning
· POP COMMITTEE - Meet to discuss pop cost and resources
· EXPANSION & REVIEW - Work on marketing 4-H
· AGRICULTURE/ANIMAL SCIENCES - Includes all animal projects - including county projects– and Veterinary Science
· PLANTS & SOILS - Includes crops, Horticulture, Floriculture, Plant & Soil Sciences
· DAIRY - Includes Dairy Cows, Dairy Goats & Dairy Foods
· COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & GLOBAL AWARENESS - Includes Citizenship, Intercultural, Community Service, & Service Learning
· ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES - Includes Natural Resources, Camping, Outdoor Adventures, Entomology, Forestry, Geology, Sportsfishing, & Wildlife
· FOOD, NUTRITION, & HEALTH - Includes Foods and Nutrition & Health
· HOME & FAMILY - Includes Child Development, Intergenerational, Family Relations, Clothing &Textiles, Consumer Education, Fashion Revue, Entrepreneurship, & Interior Design
· ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY– Includes Aerospace, Bicycles, Computer, Science, Electricity, Geospatial, Robotics, Safety - All Small Engines, Tractor, Welding, & Woodworking
· PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT– Includes Communications, Journalism, Theatre, & Performing Arts, Photography Visual Arts & Recreation
LEADERS BE SURE TO GO TO THE LAKE COUNTY WEB SITE:
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/lake/
RETRIEVE THE NEW OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2009 ILLINOIS LEADER PUBLICATION!
CHAIN O' LAKES 4-H CLUB NOTES
The Chain O' Lakes 4-H Club has been busy enrolling new members for the current year. We are getting the members signed up for horse judging, horse bowl and hippology. The club also held two 4-H family events in October. On October 11, there was a huge turnout for the family trail ride at Chain O' Lakes State Park with a picnic afterwards. On October 17 a small group went to the Richardson Corn Maze for some Halloween fun.
At the October 4-H meeting, the members had the opportunity to have Mark Spreyer from the Stillman Nature Center, South Barrington, IL do a presentation on raptor birds. Mr. Spreyer gave us many interesting facts on the Great Horned Owl and the Screech Owl as far as identifying them, their habitat, diet, voice and nesting requirements. It was a great program enjoyed by more than fifty people.
The club has two committees working separately on community service projects. One is a towel/washcloth collection for PADS (Homeless) and the other the Holiday Neediest Family collection.
2010 Illinois Citizenship Washington Focus
July 10-17, 2010 -
Brochures may be picked up at the Extension Office Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
· Payment Schedule
- $350 Deposit – December 15
- $350 Payment – February 1
- $350 Final Payment – May 1
On-line registrations are due by December 15, 2009! https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/default.cfm?RegistrationID=3650
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4-H STORIES
NAE4HA is working on a '4-H Stories' project. They would like to create a '4-H Stories' book much like the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' books. They would like to have stories from every state and at this time do not have any stories from Illinois. Dan Tabler, former Maryland Extension staff member is serving as the Editor. The stories may come from staff, volunteers, or members. The stories should be at least three pages double-spaced. Please consider promoting this project through your newsletter, leader meetings, or other events/activities. For more information or to submit stories, contact Dan Tabler at dtabler@umd.edu.
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HELEN JOHNSON VOLK SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED
L. C.A.H.C.E. is seeking applicants for the annual college scholarship awarded in honor of Helen Johnson Volk. For the past 37 years L.C.A.H.C.E. has awarded Helen Johnson Volk college scholarships. This year's scholarship will be in the amount of $500.00.
The applicant must be a high school senior and have been a Lake County 4-H member for a minimum of three years or applicant or applicant's mother or grandmother, must currently be a member of the Lake County
Association for Home and Education (LCAHCE) in good standing for at least three years. The application must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2010.
Applications for the scholarship are available at the University of Illinois Extension Office at 100 South U.S. 45, Grayslake, Il 60030. 847-223-8627.
****LCAHCE applications postmarked after April 15, 2010 will not be accepted.
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2010 REGIONAL HORSBOWL/HIPPOLOGY CONTEST
The 2010 Regional Horsebowl/Hippology contest will be hosted by DuPage County. The event will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Naperville Extension Office (1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 170 Naperville, 60563). More details will be available in the coming months, however, please let your teams know that th e event has been scheduled.
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The 4-H Great Debate to be held February 12-13, 2010
Sign up today! Teens from across Illinois are invited to converge in Springfield to debate bills and learn about the legislative process. The 4-H Great Debate is for all high school age youth interested in learning about how Illinois state government works.
During the two-day event, teens will:
- Learn persuasive speaking
- Develop an understanding of the legislative process
- Meet people from other areas of the state
Besides all the work, participants will meet youth from across the state and enjoy games and music on Friday night.
Sponsorship of bills will be on a first come first serve basis.
Register early to get your first choice!
Registration fee for the conference is $60. The deadline for registration is January 22, 2010. Lodging will be at Lake Springfield Christian Academy. Delegates will need to bring bedding, towels and toiletries in addition to clothing.
More details on the conference are available on the web at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/greatdebate/. Registration forms will be available after November 18 online or through your local county Extension Office.
Become a Fan of The 4-H Great Debate on FaceBook.
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Who Did It?: CSI
12-14 Conference, February 12 & 13, 2010
Location: Nauvoo Family Inn & Suites, 1875 Mulholland, Nauvoo, IL 62354
Cost: $55.00 if registered by January 15th, 2010 (postmarks accepted)
$60.00 after January 15 until the January 22, 2010 deadline
· Learn skills of investigating, exploring skills, examining personal traits, etc. This will be an interactive, fun-filled, overnight stay with hotel accommodations, food, and entertainment included.
· Register by contacting your local ExtensionOffice at (847) 223-8627. Final deadline for registering is January 22, 2010.
Minimum of 50, maximum 80. Slots for this session usually fill up quickly, so call early to secure your reservation. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
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4-H Club Officers Training Planned
A special officers training for 4-H youth will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Extension Office 6:45 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
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ATTENDING 4-H MEETINGS
In order to become a successful member of 4-H, we require that you attend at least 6 club meetings and or events PER year!
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LET'S GIVE A BIG WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW 4-H LAKE COUNTY LEADERS, VOLUNTEERS, PARENTS, AND MEMBERS!_______________________________
Attention, Attention, Attention
2009-2010 4-H PROGRAM FEE INCREASE REQUIRED BY STATE!
· $26.00 per person for 4-H Members ($6.00 required to go to state)
· $20.00 per person for 4-H Cloverbuds
· $60.00 cap amount for families of 3 or more
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SUBMIT YOUR CLUB BOOKS NOW
All club treasurers, secretary books need to be turned in as soon as possible. So your club can be re-enrolled. Every club that has a treasury needs to submit their book(s).
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Dec 7th Is Re- Enrollment Deadline
Returning 4-H members: make sure you have turned in your enrollment forms to the Extension Office or to your club Leader by this deadline!
Club, individual, Leaders and Jr. Leaders Forms are also due on this date!
Please cash your premium checks & club window display checks!
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