2009/2010 Enrollment and Program Fee Update
4-H enrollment forms must be returned as a club to the Extension Office by 4 pm on Friday, December 4 along with your program fee.
Add/drop forms and new member enrollments must be completed and turned in by March 31, 2010, to show at the 2010 McHenry County Fair. New members may still join after this date, however, they will not be eligible to show at the fair. They can also participate in club work, help at the fair, etc. No phone or faxed enrollments will be accepted.
Program Fee
As of September 1, 2009, a yearly program fee of $25 per member was implemented, with a cap of $50 per family (2, $25 fees) and $10 for each additional child in the family thereafter. This fee applies to all clubs including community clubs, clover buds, and special interest groups. The program fee must be turned in with the member's enrollment forms to the leader.
Horse Bowl
It's time to start thinking about Horse Bowl for 2009/2010! McHenry County has a proud tradition of excellence at regional, state and national competitions, and we invite you to join the fun. During the Horse Bowl contest, two four-person teams compete by answering questions about horses in a quiz bowl format (think of it as equine Jeopardy!). Team members meet regularly to study topics from horse reference books to prepare for the spring contests. You do not need to own a horse to participate. The first practice session will be held on October 15 at 7pm at the Extension Office. Come on out to make new friends and learn about horses! Call Sandy Kucharski, Junior Team Coach (for ages 8-13) at 815/568-6772, or Susan Parker, Senior Team Coach (for ages 14-19) at 815/477-7116.
Horse Project Requirement
4-H horse project members MUST attend two McHenry County 4-H Horse Committee approved clinics to be eligible to show at the 2010, 4-H horse show at the McHenry County Fair. The youth must sign the official sign-in sheet and stay for the entire clinic to receive credit.
Horse Project Orientation Meeting
The first clinic of the year will be held on Tuesday, January 26 at 7pm with the location to be announced in the following newsletter. All 4-H horse project members should attend this meeting to learn of any questions that will be asked for the coming year and receive the program of clinics, the horse packet, and learn about other horse opportunities. This will count as a clinic.
Dog Orientation and Registration
You won't want to miss the dog obedience and showmanship orientation on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 10am at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, Building D. Youth and parents will have the opportunity to meet the 4-H Dog Committee and learn what is expected of a 4-H member showing a dog at next year's McHenry County Fair. Study skills will be learned for the dog care and grooming class for questions that will be asked at the dog show. Dog packets will be available at this meeting, and you will have a chance to sign up for obedience classes upon proof of shots on that day. This will count as one of the two clinics you will need to be eligible to show next year.
The fee for dog obedience and showmanship has been lowered this year to $5.00 per class with a family not to exceed $15.00 since the major equipment needed for the program has been purchased. (This fee is in addition to the $25 yearly program fee.)
Beef Weigh In
Mark your calendar for market beef animals to be weighed in on February 8, 2010, at the beef barn at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. Club assisted times will be mailed after January 1, 2010.
PQA (Pork Quality Assurance) Training
Please mark your calendar for February 22, 2010, for the Pork Quality Assurance training at 7pm, with location TBA soon.
Attendance of Meetings to show at Fair
All 4-H members, including special interest group members in their second year and beyond must attend a minimum of four club/group meetings to be eligible to show at the McHenry County Fair 4-H show. 4-H members in their first year must attend one third of club/group meetings after registration to be eligible to show at the McHenry County Fair 4-H show.
Equestrain Lifestyle Expo
For Your Information Only - NOT APPROVED CLINIC
Horsemen's Council of Illinois will hold its Equestrain Lifestyle Expo and Holiday Market on November 21-22, 2009, at the new Lake County Fairgrounds' Expo Center in Grayslake, IL. Admission for one day is $8.00 with two days for $14.00. Please visit the following website for more information: www.horsemenscouncil.org.
Interior Design Workshop
On Monday, October 19 at 7 pm youth will have the opportunity to learn the importance of prep work before painting, priming, and learning the different types of paints and the effects they will have on a room. You will practice techniques learned on sample boards. For more information contact Judy Corson, Superintendent of interior design at 815/338-5798.
Ukrainian Egg Workshop
Learn the art and history of Ukrainian decorative eggs. These eggs are created using 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 his/her special meaning.
This workshop is designed for older youth ages 12 to 18 as youth will be working with hot waxes, etc. Class size will be limited to the first 8 members who register. This is the first of the classes on Ukrainian Eggs.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 14 from 9-11 am at the Extension Office. Supplies needed are a dozen eggs and # 2 pencils. You can register online at the McHenry County Extension web site: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=3409
Decorative Art Painting
Join us to learn new skills in painting. Youth will have the opportunity to create a one of a kind ornament designed just for them and their families. All supplies will be provided. This class will be held on November 21 at 9am at the Extension office. Register on line at https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=3613
Holiday Workshop
The Holidays are upon us! McHenry County Extension is offering a holiday workshop for youth to create their very own personal gifts for family and friends. The cost for the workshop is $10.00. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend December 5th from 9 am to noon.
Registration is available on line at https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=3422.
Entomology
Did you know that there are over 40 million insects in a football field? If you are into insects and would like to learn more about them visit the University of Illinois website, "Let's Talk About Insects," at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/insects. The web site is available in English and Spanish.
Officer Training
Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 29 at 7pm at the McHenry County Extension Office. Youth will be trained on the importance of their office, understand their job duties at that office and receive a short review of what is expected of them and how they will work together as a team. Registration on line at https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=3593.
Project Day
Volunteers, both adult and youth, are needed to create a program of project areas for next year's project day, on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Please bring ideas of what youth may be interested in learning along with ideas for instructors. The planning committee will meet on Monday, November 9 at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office. Please register for this committee at https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=3418.
Northern Illinois Leadership Conference
"Blast through the Past" is next year's theme for the Northern Illinois Leadership Conference held on March 13-14, 2010, at the Holiday Inn in Rockford. This conference is planned by a committee of youth from the Northeast and Northwest Regions. The program will include many of the suggestions submitted from youth last year and it should be a very exciting year. Registration will be available on the Extension web site after January 1, 2010.
2010 Junior Leadership Conference
The Illinois State Youth Leadership Team will be hosting this year's leadership conference designed for 7th and 8th grade 4-H'ers and is scheduled for February 20-21, 2010, at the Lake Williamson Camp & Conference Center near Carlinville, IL. More details and registration can be found on the State 4-H website at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state4h/events/juniorleadership.cfm.
4-H Valued Volunteer Orientation Program Offered
A training program for adult 4-H volunteers will be offered statewide this fall. The Valued Volunteer Orientation Program is a series of six one-hour training sessions that will cover topics including the role of a 4-H adult volunteer, planning and positive youth development, experiential learning, 4-H enrollment and communications in a 4-H club. Veteran volunteers are also encouraged to participate.
The one hour orientation modules are offered through face-to-face meetings, teleconference sessions and web-based or self –study sessions. Participants are asked to complete an evaluation form for each module. Recognition is provided for those leaders who complete all six modules during the 4-H year. Volunteers who are interested in the orientation program should contact the Extension Office at 815-338-3737 to enroll by October 15.
LCP Award
This scholarship is for juniors and seniors in High School and freshmen in College. This is sponsored by the Farm Bureau. The purpose of the award is to reward members exhibiting outstanding leadership, citizenship, cooperation and professionalism during the past 4-H program year. Although all members can apply, the program is designed to recognize and promote achievement in the agricultural industry. Applications are available on line http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry/4hyouth790.html and are due in the office by November 13, 2009.
4-H Key Award
The 4-H Key Award is a statewide recognition program, sponsored for older 4-H members in Illinois. The purpose of the award is to reward members exhibiting outstanding leaders, community service, and mentoring during their 4-H involvement.
Applicants must be 4-H members who are 16-18 years of age by September 1 of the 4-H year they submit the application. 4-H club leaders have applications, or go online to download an application
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry/4hyouth790.html
Applications are due February 23, 2010, in the Extension Office.
Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship
The 2010-2011 Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time award presented to a high school senior who is going to pursue Agriculture as a degree area of study at any accredited College or University of their choosing. Candidates may apply on line Sept. 14, 2009 through November 16, 2009. To download an application, go to: http://www.soygrowers.com/soy/scholarship.htm.
MCC Promise Volunteer Hours
Youth attending MCC this year in the Promise Program may go on line and submit a preapproval form on ANGEL after speaking to the Extension Office for volunteer hours. What are some types of volunteer hours you may do?
- Teach a workshop on a project area at Project Day or a day of your choice
- Assisting at the Holiday Workshop
- Beautification of the fairgrounds and 4-H Building
- Assist in the office packing program materials
- Putting up new pens in barns
- Painting barns
- Setting up and working beef and sheep weigh in
These are just a few things where extra help is needed. After you submit a preapproval form on ANGEL (an online program used for tracking volunteer hours, communicating with students, etc) MCC will contact the Extension office to verity the activity and provide the job id # assigned to you.
We are looking for a volunteer who knows macramé to teach a basic macramé class. If interested please contact Cindy Harris at 815-338-3737.
REMINDER.........DON'T MISS OUT
Please contact the Extension Office if any of your enrollment information changes. Remember to update cell phone numbers and email addresses to avoid missing out on important information and events coming up.
McHenry County Extension Office will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26 and 27.
"2010 Citizenship Washington Focus" Trip
Illinois 4-H members and Extension-affiliated youth, ages 14-18 by May 1, 2010, will have the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and attend citizenship workshops and stay at the National 4-H Center with youth from across the United States in July 2010. The state of Illinois offers this trip only every other year. The trip dates are July 10-17, 2010. The current cost is $1,050 which covers transporation, food, and housing.
More details about this trip will be available SOON on the new state 4-H website. http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state4h/events/
Registration can be found at https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/default.cfm?RegistrationID=3650
October 15 - 7pm
Horse Bowl Practice
October 19 - 7pm
Interior Design Workshop
November 13
LCP Award applications due at the Extension office
January 26, 2010
To be announced - location to Horse-Hooved Animal Humane Society
Feburary 22, 2010 - 7pm
PQA Training - location to be announced
February 23, 2010
4-H Key Award applications due at the Extension office.
July 10-17, 2010
2010 Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
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