Results for 2009 State Fair General 4-H Exhibits
County: McHenry
Exhibitor - Hometown - Division - Class - Rating
Rachel Anderson - Harvard - Animal Science - Animal Science - A of E
Catherine Behrens - Huntley - Child Development - Child Development - II A of E
Katie Bragg - Crystal Lake - Visual Arts - Wood - S
DJ Charewicz - Woodstock - Computer Science - Teens Teaching Tech - A of E
Sarah Clarke - Marengo - Crops - Crop Display - A of E
Hannah Frank - Crystal Lake - Visual Arts - 3-D Design/Mixed Media - S
Sean Frank - Crystal Lake - Intercultural - Intercultural-Club - A of E
Anna Gallagher - Union - Photography - Photo Editing - S
Laura Gallagher - Union - Foods & Nutrition - Breads & Cereals - S
April Harman - Woodstock - Fashion Revue - Fashion Revue - A of E
Deanna Harman - Woodstock - Leadership - Leadership Units 1-4 - S
Hannah Hirsch - Algonquin - Visual Arts - Fiber - A of E
Molly Hirsch - Algonquin - Foods & Nutrition - Breads & Cereals - A of E
Richard Kelly - Cary - Robotics - Robotics Probe 1 - S
Marissah Knoll - Hebron - Woodworking - Woodworking I -S
Kristen Ksepka - Woodstock - Leadership - Leadership Units 1-4 - A of E
Bridget Lagerhausen - Woodstock - Aerospace - Model Rocketry - S
Reilly Lagerhausen - Woodstock - Intercultural - Intercultural-Club - A of E
Jonathan Manke - Woodstock - Woodworking - Woodworking IV - S
Teresa Mercado - Harvard - Fashion Revue - Fashion Revue - S
Jessica Norberte - Woodstock - Visual Arts - Computer-Generated Art - A of E
A. J. Polizzi -Crystal Lake - Geology - Pebble Pups II - A of E
Laura Polizzi - Crystal Lake - Intercultural - Intercultural-Club - A of E
Ellie Powell - Woodstock - Visual Arts - Metal - S
Quincy Sadowski - Crystal Lake - Intergenerational - Walk In My Shoes - Indiv. - S
Reese Sadowski - Crystal Lake - Entomology - Entomology Display, Other - S
Rachel Siddons - Marengo - Animal Science - Animal Science - S
Sophie Slocum - Marengo - Animal Science - Animal Science - S
Nicole Spears - Johnsburg - Fashion Revue - Fashion Revue - A of E
David Szydlo - Spring Grove - Electricity - Elect. I-Magic of Electricity - A of E
Madeline Vavricek - Lake in the Hills - Child Development - Child Development II - S
Kurt Woolridge - Harvard - Foods & Nutrition - Food with an Internat. Flavor - A of E
Rating: - A of E - Award of Excellence, S - Superior
More results
Stephanie Stade - Ringwood - First place – Junior Crossbred Barrow
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard - Junior - Champion, Female Holstein
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard - Reserve - Junior Champion Female Holstein
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard First – Winter Heifer Holstein
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard First – Winter Yearling Holstein
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - Second - 4-yr. Brown Swiss
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - First – Fall Heifer Brown Swiss
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - Reserve – Junior Champion Brown Swiss
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - Third – Winter Yearling Brown Swiss
Philip Shanks - Garden Prairie - Second – 3-yr. Old Brown Swiss
Philip Shanks - Garden Prairie - First – Summer Yearling Brown Swiss
Philip Shanks - Garden Prairie - Third – Summer Yearling Brown Swiss
State Fair General 4-H Fair Exhibits Results
Results for 2009 State Fair General 4-H Exhibits
County: McHenry
Exhibitor - Hometown - Division - Class - Rating
Rachel Anderson - Harvard - Animal Science - Animal Science - A of E
Catherine Behrens - Huntley - Child Development - Child Development - II A of E
Katie Bragg - Crystal Lake - Visual Arts - Wood - S
DJ Charewicz - Woodstock - Computer Science - Teens Teaching Tech - A of E
Sarah Clarke - Marengo - Crops - Crop Display - A of E
Hannah Frank - Crystal Lake - Visual Arts - 3-D Design/Mixed Media - S
Sean Frank - Crystal Lake - Intercultural - Intercultural-Club - A of E
Anna Gallagher - Union - Photography - Photo Editing - S
Laura Gallagher - Union - Foods & Nutrition - Breads & Cereals - S
April Harman - Woodstock - Fashion Revue - Fashion Revue - A of E
Deanna Harman - Woodstock - Leadership - Leadership Units 1-4 - S
Hannah Hirsch - Algonquin - Visual Arts - Fiber - A of E
Molly Hirsch - Algonquin - Foods & Nutrition - Breads & Cereals - A of E
Richard Kelly - Cary - Robotics - Robotics Probe 1 - S
Marissah Knoll - Hebron - Woodworking - Woodworking I -S
Kristen Ksepka - Woodstock - Leadership - Leadership Units 1-4 - A of E
Bridget Lagerhausen - Woodstock - Aerospace - Model Rocketry - S
Reilly Lagerhausen - Woodstock - Intercultural - Intercultural-Club - A of E
Jonathan Manke - Woodstock - Woodworking - Woodworking IV - S
Teresa Mercado - Harvard - Fashion Revue - Fashion Revue - S
Jessica Norberte - Woodstock - Visual Arts - Computer-Generated Art - A of E
A. J. Polizzi -Crystal Lake - Geology - Pebble Pups II - A of E
Laura Polizzi - Crystal Lake - Intercultural - Intercultural-Club - A of E
Ellie Powell - Woodstock - Visual Arts - Metal - S
Quincy Sadowski - Crystal Lake - Intergenerational - Walk In My Shoes - Indiv. - S
Reese Sadowski - Crystal Lake - Entomology - Entomology Display, Other - S
Rachel Siddons - Marengo - Animal Science - Animal Science - S
Sophie Slocum - Marengo - Animal Science - Animal Science - S
Nicole Spears - Johnsburg - Fashion Revue - Fashion Revue - A of E
David Szydlo - Spring Grove - Electricity - Elect. I-Magic of Electricity - A of E
Madeline Vavricek - Lake in the Hills - Child Development - Child Development II - S
Kurt Woolridge - Harvard - Foods & Nutrition - Food with an Internat. Flavor - A of E
Rating: - A of E - Award of Excellence, S - Superior
More results
Stephanie Stade - Ringwood - First place – Junior Crossbred Barrow
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard - Junior - Champion, Female Holstein
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard - Reserve - Junior Champion Female Holstein
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard First – Winter Heifer Holstein
Morgan Olbrich - Harvard First – Winter Yearling Holstein
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - Second - 4-yr. Brown Swiss
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - First – Fall Heifer Brown Swiss
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - Reserve – Junior Champion Brown Swiss
Grace Shanks - Garden Prairie - Third – Winter Yearling Brown Swiss
Philip Shanks - Garden Prairie - Second – 3-yr. Old Brown Swiss
Philip Shanks - Garden Prairie - First – Summer Yearling Brown Swiss
Philip Shanks - Garden Prairie - Third – Summer Yearling Brown Swiss
Premium checks will be mailed soon and they must be cashed within 60 days to avoid complications. Remember, you will get paid for your top five fair entries. All premiums are paid the same across the board, including county projects.
Congratulations to Colleen Ziller
Congratulations! Team members selected to represent Illinois at the 2009 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Madison, WI include: Angie Boesche, DeKalb; Mitchell Eickmeyer, Hoyleton Michelle Fluty, Bloomington; and Aaron Mitchel, Winnebago, Il. 1st alternate is Colleen Ziller, Huntley, Il, and 2nd alternate, Samantha Ropp, Strawn, Il.
"Class of 2009" Inductee Selected
Chuck Beard has been selected as a "Class of 2009" inductee for the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame.
Chuck was a 10 year member of the Greenwood Gremlins 4-H club. He has served on the county 4-H Youth Council, 4-H Club Town, and has served in leadership roles over 30 years starting as a swine clerk and moving up to superintendent of the swine barn. He also serves on the auction committee; co-leader of K&J and serves on the McHenry County Fair Board.
Chuck provides a strong leadership role; serves as a role model and truly…He puts his heart and soul into all he does for the youth in McHenry County 4-H and support of the University of Illinois Extension.
Each 4-H Club is encouraged to participate in this year's window display contest held during National 4-H Week from October 4-10th.
This year's theme is "Recharge with Green Energy". A club packet has been sent to the contact leaders of each club in July.
Entries for display windows are due in the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 25. Let's really get out there and promote the best kept secret in the world 4-H and how 4-H recharges you with green energy.
Other ways you can help promote 4-H during National 4-H Week:
Wearing a 4-H t-shirt or your club t-shirt
Ask your teacher to allow you to share a little about 4-H or for space for a small display
Serve on a committee in your club to promote 4-H in your area
Put a sign in front of your home, "4-H member lives here"
Bring a new friend to your next club meeting to introduce him or her to 4-H
Throughout the year special mailings, emails and phone calls are made to members, volunteers and leaders. Please remember to contact the Extension office if you change any information that is found on the enrollment form at the beginning of the year. Especially remember to update cell phone numbers along with email addresses. You may miss out on something very important so please keep us informed.
New Projects and Publication Changes
New projects for 2009/10
Cooking 301
Vegetable Gardening A, B, C and D
Leadership I
Video (filmmaking)
Wind Energy
New Publication Changes for 2009/10
Veterinary Science
Bicycle
New - Pigeons. This will be a county project, not state, and there are no manuals for this project. Youth will need to sign up for Poultry and at fair entry time there will be a location in the fair book along with the fair entry form a location to mark "pigeons". This project must have at least 7 members enrolled in order for it to be a county project.
Recognition Pot Luck Luncheon
Invitations for this year's Awards Program will be mailed out in October to all youth 12 years of age, county medal winners and volunteers.
Mark your calendar for November 7 at 6 pm at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, Building D.
Club award packets will be available this day for pick up.
4-H Program Participant Fee
4-H Youth Development Program Fee Policy
University of Illinois Extension – McHenry Extension Unit
effective September 1, 2009
1. The 4-H Youth Development Program fee for McHenry County 4-H and Cloverbud participation is instituted at $25 per person for the entire 4-H year and is payable with submission of 4-H/Cloverbud enrollments.
2. The 4-H Youth Development Program fee is capped at $50 per family (2, $25 fees) and then $10 per child in the family thereafter.
3. Special Interest group membership is subject to the 4-H Youth Development Program fee. Those youth participating in an active 4-H/Cloverbud group will only pay one annual fee of $25.
4. Out of County membership: Youth/families who wish to obtain membership to/in the McHenry County 4-H Youth Development Program will pay one county fee (whichever is higher). Members/families who actively participated in the 2008-9 4-H/Cloverbud program in McHenry County are "grandfathered" to the county resident fee.
5. Reasonable accommodations will be made for families who are economically challenged.
a. Families who wish to exercise their right to a reasonable accommodation must do the following:
i. Contact the University of Illinois Extension office to request a 4-H Youth Development Program fee reasonable accommodation form
ii. Fill out the form and return the form to the Extension office
iii. Extension will issue to the family a 4-H Youth Development Program fee waiver
iv. The family will present their 4-H Youth Development Program fee waiver with their enrollment to the 4-H/Cloverbud club leader
6. Payment of the 4-H Youth Development Program fee does not exempt youth or families from paying additional fees for program workshops.
7. University of Illinois Extension – McHenry will review and revise the above information each program year.
2009/10 Club Enrollment
4-H enrollment forms must be returned as a club to the Extension Office by Friday, December 4, 2009.
Add/drop forms and new member enrollments must be completed and turned in by March 31, 2009. New members may still join after this date but will not be able to show at the 2010 fair. These members will still be able to participate in club work, work at the fair, etc. No phone or faxed enrollments will be accepted.
Marking Enrollment Forms Correctly
Please take time to read the top of the enrollment form for directions on how to fill out your enrollment forms. Many parents came into the office and were upset with contact leaders because they did not receive any manuals. Those who were upset did not order manuals. Please look closely when you are filling out your enrollment forms.
The first box is marked to show you want to take this project. The second circle (O) is marked if you want the books. Please note that on the new manuals you have no choice and will receive the book if you take the project.
If you wish to receive the newsletter email alert, please
fill out the form that is attached to the enrollment to indicate your interest
and to provide us with your current email address.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Dog News
Congratulations on all the 4-H participants who completed their dog project. On behalf of the 4-H Dog Committee we would like to congratulate everyone on a job well done. A special thanks to the parents for the commitment on getting their child to and from class. Also, thank you to NOCI for use of their facility and all of the volunteers who helped the day of the show.
The dog committee over the years has set a goal to purchase equipment to run the program and a trailer to store the training equipment in. We have accomplished these goals. Therefore, for 2009/10 the fees for training will be lowered to $5.00 per class, a family not to exceed $15.00.
Looking forward to seeing each of you at this coming years' orientation for January 23, 2010.
Horse News
Practice sessions for the 2009/10 Horse teams will begin soon. During a 4-H Horse Bowl contest, four-person teams compete by answering questions related to horses in a quiz bowl format. Areas of which questions may be asked include: Breeds, Anatomy, Nutrition of the Horse, Feeds and Feeding, Reproduction of the horse, Genetics, Health, Basic Horsemanship, Horse Care and Handling and Tack are among information youth will study.
McHenry County may have more than one team in Junior and Senior areas. Teams are divided into Junior (ages 8-13) and seniors (age's 14-19 categories. Team members meet regularly to study horse reference books with their coaches in order to prepare for the spring contests. You DO NOT NEED TO OWN A HORSE to participate. For more information please contact Susan Parker, 815-459-7116.
Free to good home. Two rabbits ages 2-3 years old. One is brown (not neutered), other is chocolate brown with white fur. Cage, bowls, food included. Please call Nancy Merkling at 815-347-8535.
Free for anyone interested - 4 week old pekin ducklings (7) and some adult ducks. If interested call Tammy Pieri at 815-337-6607 or email tammy072@yahoo.com.
The 2009/10 beginning of the year leader for community, Cloverbud, and special interest groups will meet on September 30, at 7 pm at the Extension Office. The latest information from the state office will be shared, changes in McHenry County, and much more. The new Clovers and enrollment forms will be available that evening. Mark your calendar now for you or another adult to attend this meeting.
Cloverbud Project Day Planning Committee
Youth interested in working with youth ages 5 to 7 are invited to attend a planning meeting on Monday. September 14, at 6:30 pm at the Extension office to plan this year's Cloverbud Project Day for Saturday, October 10. To sign up for this committee go to http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/Mchenry.
Holiday Workshop Planning Committee
For those interested in joining the planning committee to create ideas from supplies we have and other gift ideas, planning and hands on examples will be held on October 12, at 2 pm at the Extension office. The Holiday Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 5. To sign up for this county committee go to http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/Mchenry.
2009/10 Special Interest Groups
Knitting "NEW"
Youth will learn the basic knitting skills for beginners and will continue to encourage the youth to try new stitches/yarns/patterns throughout the year. This group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Extension Office in Woodstock. Membership registration for this new group will be found at http://web.extenxsion.uiuc.edu/mchenry.
Creative Quilters
This creative group will teach youth new skills through quilting techniques. They will learn how to operate a sewing machine, cutting, selection of fabrics, different quilt styles, and work on a community service project, plus much more. This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office. On September 28, the youth will be making Holiday Stockings as a community service project to be sent to our men and women overseas for this Holiday season. If youth have a sewing machine please bring it, all other supplies have been donated for this project.
MCYTT Special Interest
This group is the oldest special interest group that McHenry County Extension Office has offered to anyone in the program. Youth will gain the confidence of using a computer, program planning, and the latest Science, Engineering and Technology in a fun group setting. This group will meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at 9 am at the Extension Office. This group is open to youth ages 8-19. For more information please contact Bob Gallagher at 847-515-7578.
Ambassadors
Ambassadors is a group for youth ages 12-18 years of age who are interested in building leadership, communication skills and build self-confidence within one self. Youth will have the opportunity to increase the awareness of 4-H to the community. As a group they will make an impact onto the communities through their community service.
The New Year will start on Sunday, September 20, at 7 pm at the Extension Office for an orientation program. Parents are welcome to stay to see what is expected of their youth, types of programs for the year and the different ways in which youth can use their leadership abilities.
This group will start meeting on the 3rd Sunday in October at 5:30 pm and rotate with the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm for their meetings. For more information please contact Judy Corson at 815-338-5798.
March Project Day Planning Committee
Volunteers are needed to plan March 6 Project Day. Both youth and adults are needed to organize this event with hands on trying new project areas or learning additional skills in a project are. The planning committee will meet on Monday, November 9 at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office. Please sign up for this committee at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/Mchenry.
Holiday Workshop Planning Committee
Holiday Workshop Planning Committee
For those interested in joining the planning committee to create
ideas from supplies we have and other gift ideas, planning and hands on
examples will be held on October 12, at 2 pm at the Extension office.
The Holiday Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 5. To sign up
for this county committee go to http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/Mchenry.
Cloverbud Project Day Planning Committee
Cloverbud Project Day Planning Committee
Youth interested in working with youth ages 5 to 7 are invited to
attend a planning meeting on Monday. September 14, at 6:30 pm at the
Extension office to plan this year's Cloverbud Project Day for
Saturday, October 10. To sign up for this committee go to http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/Mchenry.
Project Day Planning Committee opportunity!
Volunteers are needed to plan March 6 Project Day. Both youth and
adults are needed to organize this event with hands on trying new
project areas or learning additional skills in a project are. The
planning committee will meet on Monday, November 9 at 6:30 pm at the
Extension Office. Please sign up for this committee at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/Mchenry.
4-H Fair Projects at the Extension Office
There are still a few fair projects in the 4-H office to be picked up. We will hold them until October 1 and then dispose of them so please pick them up before then.
The 4-H Premier LCP Award is sponsored for older 4-H members in Illinois. The purpose of the award is to reward members exhibiting outstanding leadership, citizenship, cooperation, and professionalism during the past 4-H program year (September 1 through August 31). Although all members can apply, the program is designed to recognize and promote achievement in the agricultural industry.
For more detailed information and eligibility please go to http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry/4hyouth790.html
Ukrainian Eggs also known as Pysanky
Learn the art and history of these decorative eggs. These eggs are creative by a wax-resist (batik) method. Each color and design used on an egg has a significant meaning. Youth will have the opportunity to create an egg with their special meaning.
This workshop is designed for older youth ages 12 to 18 since youth will be working with hot waxes, etc. Class size will be limited to 8. This is the first of the classes on Ukrainian Eggs.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 14, 9-11 am at the Extension Office. Registration and supply list will be found online under the McHenry County Extension web site: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry.
Entomology Workshop
Mark your calendar for October 15 at 7 pm at the Extension Office to find out: "What is Entomology and Why We Need Bugs". This workshop is designed to increase your interest in the collection of bugs and why we have good and bad bugs.
Registration will be held on the McHenry County Extension web site: http://web.extenision.uiuc.edu/mchenry.
The following websites have additional references for you:
Guide to Preserving and Mounting Insects for Display: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/4h/launch.cfm?id=8665
Instructions for Insect Display Boxes:
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/4n/launch.cfm?id=8490
Insect Mounting Pins may be ordered from Bio Quip Products, Phone #310-324-0620
http://www.bioquip.com
Interior Design Workshop
Join us on a series of Interior Design workshops explaining what this project consists of, goal setting, and construction of simple items that can be used to fit into your interior design of your home. Simple wall hangings and table accessories will be taught over this coming year and how you can grow with this project through your 4-H years.
This workshop will be held on Monday, September 21 at 7 pm at the Extension Office. Registration will be found at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry.
Holiday Workshop
Join us on December 5 at 9 am at the Extension Office to create gifts from the 4-H's (using their Head, Heart, Hands and Health) to be passed on this coming Holiday Season.
We have just received another wonderful donation of items which will make this year an even bigger and better year of gift making than the past. There will be a $10.00 charge to cover the cost of supplies needed to complete projects made with the donated items. What an exciting time the youth will have this year!
Registration will be taken on line at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry.
Cloverbud Project Day
Saturday, October 10 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Extension Office all Cloverbuds are invited to attend this year's Cloverbud Project Day Workshop. A committee of youth plan this fun day. Join us for stories, hands-on activities, and of course a chance to make new friends. Registration will be taken online at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry. The fee for this event is $5.00. Friends are welcome (but must be registered online).
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 9 - Judging IL. Awards at 7 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 14 - Cloverbud Planning at 6:30 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 15 - Knitting Group at 7pm, Extension Office
Sept. 20 - Ambassadors at 7 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 21 - Interior Design Workshop at 7 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 22 - Horse Committee at 7 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 24 - Dog Committee at 7 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 26 - MCYTT at 9 am, Extension Office
Sept. 28 - Creative Quilters at 6:30 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 29 - Officer Training Planning at 6:30 pm, Extension Office
Sept. 30 - Leader Meeting at 7 pm, Extension Office
OCTOBER
Oct. 5-10 - National 4-H Week
Oct. 10 - Cloverbud Project Day at 9:30 am, Extension Office
Oct. 12 Holiday Planning Committee at 2 pm, Extension Office
Oct. 18 - Ambassadors at 5:30 pm, Extension Office
Oct. 20 - Knitting Group at 7 pm, Extension Office
Oct. 22 - Dog Committee at 7 pm, Extension Office
Oct. 24 - MCYTT at 9 am Extension Office
Oct. 26 - Creative Quilters at 6:30 pm, Extension Office
Oct. 27 - Horse Committee at 7 pm, Extension Office
Oct. 29 - Officer Training at 7 pm, Extension Office
NOVEMBER
Nov. 7 - Awards Pot Luck Luncheon at 1 pm, Fairgrounds
Nov. 9 - Project Day Planning at 6:30 pm, Extension Office
Nov. 12 - Foundation Meeting at 7 pm, Extension Office
Nov. 14 - Ukrainian Eggs at 9 am, Extension Office
Nov. 16 - Ambassador at 7 pm, Extension Office
Nov. 17 - Knitting Group at 7 pm, Extension Office
Nov. 21 - Ornament Painting Workshop at 9 am, Extension Office
Nov. 23 - Creative Quilters at 6:30 pm, Extension Office
Nov. 24 - Horse Committee at 7 pm, Extension Office
Nov. 28 - MCYTT at 9 am, Extension Office
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