4-H Enrollment Procedures for 2009-2010
- All 4-H members who were enrolled in 4-H last year must be enrolled in 4-H and in at least one project by DECEMBER 1, 2009 to be eligible to show at the 4-H shows in 2010.
- Members enrolling in animal projects must be enrolled in the project by December 1 and have animal(s) in possession by starting dates.
- New 4-H members have until March 1, 2010, to enroll to be eligible to show at the 4-H Shows in 2010.
- All members must be enrolled in projects (adding or deleting) by March 1, 2010 to be eligible to show at the 4-H shows in 2010.
- 4-H project manuals will be ordered only 2 times this year; after December 1 and March 1. 4-H Leaders will be notified to pickup manuals at the Extension Office.
- Most 4-H manuals are designed to be used for three years; members will be charged for extra or replacement books.
4-H Program Fee for 2009-2010 - Lawrence County
Beginning with enrollment of 4-H members in September, 2009, a $20 a year 4-H Program Fee will be applied to youth joining 4-H. This fee applies to community clubs, special interest groups, Cloverbud groups and after-school programs. The fee will be distributed with $6.00 per member forwarded on to the State 4-H Office for educational, technical and logistical support. Then, $14 will stay in the county and be used by the local program to help 4-H support costs.
No discount for multiple family members or a family maximum cost.
No child will be denied the opportunity to participate in 4-H due to the inability to pay the program fee. Confidential handling is in order to protect the privacy of the individual.
Extension Office will be closed the following:
- November 26 and 27—Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 24—January 1—Christmas Holiday
4-H Members Must Attend 3 meetings!!!
The rule is:
A youth that is enrolls in a 4-H club/group must attend three (3) meetings, tours, workshop or other activities sponsored by their club/group before July 1, current 4-H year, to be eligible to take part in 4-H exhibitions, 4-H Auction, 4-H awards and recognitions and receive premiums. Only regular enrolled members of Lawrence County 4-H Clubs who enrolled by December 1, 2009, current 4-H year, are eligible to exhibit their projects. New 4-H members have until March 1, 2010 to enroll.
This means:
- You must attend 3 of your CLUB meetings or events before July 1 to be eligible to show in the 2010 shows.
- The 3 meetings must be sponsored by your club. County events and workdays do not count.
- Club meeting dates must be turned in to the Extension Office by February 1, 2010.
- No make-up meeting will count.
- No meetings after July 1 will count.
Getting the most out of your 4-H Experience!
- Take part in 4-H Club meetings.
- Parents, you need to attend the club meetings to keep informed and to support your child(ren)'s involvement.
- Read the 4-H Newsletters.
Descriptions, dates and times to help your choose involvement in county,regional, and state 4-H events and activities. Special due dates and deadlines for some events, activities and PROJECTS!
Illinois 4-H Jr Leadership Conference
February 20-21, 2010 is the date for the Illinois 4-H Jr Leadership Conference for 4-H members who are in the 7th or 8th grade. While learning new things to take back to your club, delegates also have a great time meeting other junior high 4-H members from across the state. Workshops, special activities, a speaker, and loads of fun will keep participants happy and motivated to go home and try all the things your will learn. For more information, visit the State 4-H websit.
February 12 & 13, 2010
Located At: 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.
Things to consider:
- 4 people to a room
- 2 double beds (may bring sleeping bag if preferred
- Bring appropriate clothing
- May wish to bring swimming suit
- Do not bring articles that may be easy to misplace.
- Food included in the cost
Tentative Agenda
February 12, 2010 - Friday
- 5:30 Registration
- 6:00 Program begins
- 7:45 Choice of Swimming or Games
- 9:00 Movie and Pizza
- 11:00 LIGHTS OUT
February 13, 2010 - Saturday
- 7:30 Breakfast
- 8:15 Activity
- 8:30 Types of Clues
- 8:45 Looking at Evidence
- 9:30 InterviewingSuspects
- 10:30 Cell Pudding
- 11:00 Who Did It
- 11:15 Lunch
- 12:00 Speaker
- 12:30 Who Did It Continued
- 12:45 Activity
- 1:00 Evaluation
- 1:15 Homeward Bound
The Great 4-H Debate
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