• May 14 – 4-H Volunteer Orientation Registration
• May 29 – McLean deadline for Radon Poster Contest
• May 30 –Illini Summer Academies Deadline (if not full)
• June 1 – 4-H Club Audit for 2007-2008 – Final deadline.
• June 1 – State Fair Jr. Horse Show Entries
• June 1 – State Judging Contests Pre-Registration
• June 9 – Ethics training completed for Horse Exhibitors
• June 22 – All other State Fair Livestock Entries
• June 22 – 4-H Softball Tournament Registration
• July 1 – Ethics Training for all other livestock (incl. Poultry)
• July 1 – McLean County 4-H Show & Fair Entries Due
• July 1 – Royalty Nominations Due
• July 26 – 4-H Fair Volunteer Registration (earlier the better)

4-H Volunteer Orientation, May 15, Extension office, 7 pm

This is the last orientation for 4-H "new" volunteers this 4-H year! On May 15, at 7 pm at the Extension office attendees will learn more about 4-H and become a screened volunteer. Only leaders that complete the screening process will be recognized at the 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet at the end of the 4-H year. Please register online or call the office.

4-H Jr. Federation

Come join Jr. Federation for a night of fun and learning on May 29, from 6:30 – 8 pm.

4-H Judging Contest Opportunities for Many project Areas!

Most state judging contests are on June 17. Topics include: Livestock, Horse, Dairy, Horticulture, Meats, Poultry, Forestry, and Electricity has a skill-a-thon. For more information on judging contest opportunities look here: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/event051.html. If you are interested in being on one of these teams please sign up online at https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=1677. We have county teams for many of these practicing. We are looking for volunteers for several areas also!! Sign up now so that you can practice with others!

The livestock judging team is led by volunteer Rhonda Baer. Horse judging is led by

4-Hers Support Our Troops

On Sunday, June 8^th at 2 pm join fellow 4-H members in supporting our brave men and women in the armed forces. Listen to presentations by Judge Robert Freitag (discussing what life in Iraq is like for those serving over there) and Leatha Poshard (who will share information about what we as 4-Her's can do to help our troops in our community.)

Please bring an item(s) to send over to members of our community currently serving in Iraq. This event will be held at

Fountain of Life Church, 918 South University Street, Normal. Contact: Josh Carrigan, Phone: (309) 824-4431 Flier online under 4-H &Youth, Additional Resources, Upcoming 4-H Events: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/4hyouth1385.html

ILC renamed to Illini Summer Academies, June 26-28, U of I Campus

This summer, the State 4-H Office is collaborating with colleges across the University of Illinois campus to bring Illinois teens a new experience. The Illini Summer Academies (ISA) are designed to offer a 15-hour in-depth look at skills, classes, and tools needed for teens to explore various careers and opportunities. ISA will replace the former Illinois 4-H Leadership Convention and is scheduled for June 26-28, 2008.

A Veterinary Science Academy and a Leadership Academy have been confirmed for 2008, but other academies are in the works. Academies will be limited in the number of youth accepted and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees will vary for each academy, but will include University of Illinois dormitory housing, meals, insurance, evening activities, speakers, and the 15-hours of coursework.

On-line registration will be available and local Extension offices will have that information when registration opens. Registration begins on February 15^th – and spots will be filled first come, first served. Check the website frequently: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/events2.html

4-H Judging Contest Opportunities for Many project Areas!

Most state judging contests are on June 17. Topics include: Livestock, Horse, Dairy, Horticulture, Meats, Poultry, Forestry, and Electricity has a skill-a-thon. For more information on judging contest opportunities look here: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/event051.html. If you are interested in being on one of these teams please sign up online at https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=1677. We have county teams for many of these practicing. We are looking for volunteers for several areas also!! Sign up now so that you can practice with others!

4-H Records – Open Lab June 30, 6:30 – 8 pm, Workforce Development Center @ HCC Room 3004

An open lab has been set up at the Workforce Development Center at Heartland Community College in room 3004 for 4-H members to actually "start" or get feedback on their 4-H records. Bring your records on a CD or "flash" drive and adults, leaders, and 4-H members who have filled them out will be available to answer your questions.

Passport to the World Camp – July 23-25

The excitement is building for the 2008 Summer Olympics to be held in Beijing China this coming August. To help celebrate this upcoming world-wide event Illinois 4-H along with U of I Department of International Studies is sponsoring a Passport to the World Camp: Countdown to the Beijing Olympics: Sports and Games around the World. The camp will be held at 4-H Memorial Camp near Monticello on Wednesday afternoon, July 23 – Friday afternoon, July 25. As a current member enrolled in the 4-H Passport to the World project you are receiving this special invitation to attend. The goal of the camp is to increase your knowledge of sports and games from around various countries/regions around the world. As a participant you will:

· Meet and visit with Erik Henriksen, member of the 1980, 1984, and 1988 US Olympic Teams and Bronze medalist in Sprints, 500, and 100m.

· Participate with fellow teammates in an Olympic/World Sports Challenge

· Participate in sports and games popular in Japan, Russia, Brazil, West Africa, China, and Europe.

· Learn new games and recreational activities you can teach to your 4-H club, friends and/or classmates!

I encourage you to check your summer schedule, visit with your parents, visit with your friends and make plans early to attend this action packed fun-filled camp! Registration is open to the first 75 participants who register by June 30^th. Registration fee is $115/participant and covers meals, lodging, insurance, T-shirt, and program fees. You can find more information and registration materials at: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/opps/camping.html. Additional information will be sent once we receive your registration.

Essay Contest of Global Proportions

Asia Society and The Goldman Sachs Foundation are sponsoring the 2008 Youth Prizes for Excellence in International Education. Up to five winners will be selected to receive up to $10,000 each as well as an all-expense paid trip to New York City in November 2008 to receive their prize.

The 2008 competition asks students to create an in-depth written essay or multimedia feature examining a social or economic issue that has relevance to them in a global context. In the essay category, students will compare and contrast how the issue affects their community and a community abroad, as well as create recommendations for what lessons the two communities could learn from each other. In the multimedia category, students will explore how a global problem or challenge affects their life as an individual, as a member of their local community, and/or as a global citizen.

Please visit http://askasia.org/students/gsfprizes.html for the contest questions, eligibility rules, guidelines and helpful hints, and submission instructions. The deadline for applications for the Youth Prizes is Thursday, June 12, 2008.

Illinois 4-H Ambassador Program

The Illinois 4-H Ambassador Program provides youth and adults the opportunity to become active partners in the marketing and promotion of their organization. Members that wish to be an Ambassador need to apply by filling out the enclosed form: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/opps/leg_ambassador_app.pdf Other opportunities on the state level as ambassadors are to help with Legislative Connection and the 4-H Can Make a Difference food drive at the Illinois State Fair.

4-H Softball Day, June 28, 9 am

Remember the fun times had by all at the County 4-H Softball tournaments? Well, come on out this year and play softball with other 4-Hers and have fun! To avoid so many conflicts in July, the 4-H softball tournament will be held this year on June 28^th. It will be at the ISU Diamond nearest the Motorcycle training school. It will begin at 9:00 in the morning and end when the kids are tired of playing softball! There will be a port-a-potty there for the day. 4-H clubs may combine to form a team, individuals may come and be placed on a team and clubs may enter a junior team and/or a senior team. There is no fee. Just come and have fun. All teams are co-rec. Depending on the number of teams that sign up, a schedule with times will be set up and given to participating clubs 3 days after entries are due. Call Ray Ropp 454-1760 to enter or send in the registration form by June 21^st. Registration is also available online: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=1675

Community Service

Arthritis Walk & Dog Walk - Beginning at 9:30 am Tipton Trails Pavilion off of GE Road in Bloomington.

Want to spend a fun day supporting a great cause with your family, friends and even your dog? Come to the Annual Arthritis Walk! All participants receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, great food and prizes for only $25 and all the proceeds benefit The Arthritis Foundation. Just for kids- we will have the Zoolady painting faces, and a fireman to answer your fire safety questions with a fire truck. For our participants with their dogs, we will also have a pet kissing contest and trick contest. (You do not have to have a dog to partake in this awesome event). Go to http://aw2008bloomington.kintera.org/

4-H CAMPaign

You can help improve the facilities at 4-H Memorial Camp! A major fundraising campaign is in the works with a renovation of the Dining Hall set to start after this camp yea. There are several ways your club can get involved with this CAMPaign!! Fliers will be distributed through Organizational Leaders.

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/4hmemorialcamp/campaign.html

Recycling Plastic Pots

A pilot program for recycling plastic plant pots will begin this spring in McLean County, thanks to the cooperation of the Ecology Action Center(EAC), the Master Gardeners, ISU Facilities Services, and the Town of Normal. Initial funding for the project is being provided by McLean County Solid Waste Management. We will use a corner of ISU's recycling building off of Gregory St. for sorting and palletizing product by type. There is additional storage available outside, and in a nearby old farrowing shed. The Town of Normal will also allow us to store full pallets of pots at their Public Works facility.

The basic concept is to have five Saturdays where the public can turn in their pots at our site. The dates are: April 19, May 17, June 21, September 20, and October 18, from 8am to 12pm. Otherwise, there will be three garden centers where containers can be turned in anytime during business hours. The sites are: Niepagen Greenhouses, AB Hatchery, and Greenview Nurseries.

The group will need volunteers for the five Saturdays that we collect on site, and for picking up collection bins from the garden centers. In addition, we need help sorting and palletizing pots brought in from the other garden centers and landscapers. If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact me directly, and I'll add you to my list. Email me at: jjj.swartz@verizon.net

Prescription Drug Disposal

Extension educators are working on developing an educational initiative to provide information to youth and their families about the importance of properly disposing of unwanted medicines and best practices for disposal. This important human health and environmental issue has been the center of national attention due to pharmaceutical use being on the rise and numerous resulting impacts.

4-H clubs can integrate this topic into 4-H Projects such as the Citizenship, Service Learning, Exploring your Environment, etc. For background information and existing resources (including an award-winning toolkit) providing content for adult audiences, please refer to our Sea Grant Web site http://www.iisgcp.org/unwantedmeds/index.htm as well as the attachment. Through the Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House has issued a press release on WHAT EVERY AMERICAN CAN DO TO PREVENT MISUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (visit http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/news/press07/022007.html )

If your club chooses to explore opportunities with this issue please let us know what you do!

Robotics Kit available for check-out

McLean County has purchased a Lego NXT kit for families or clubs to borrow for 1-2 weeks depending on demand. Reservations must be made, a contract filled out with $25 deposit, and copy of driver's license will be needed to check out the kit. There is software that must be purchased by the 4-H member/family.

4-H Rocketry Materials for Free!

The National Association of Rocketry (NAR) and National 4-H Council are able to make NAR resources available to 4-H volunteers free of charge. The materials include the NAR Member Guidebook and two CD's on model rocket building and flying. To receive them, 4-H Volunteers should send their name, email address AND mailing address to GetSETInfo@fourhcouncil.edu.

More information about NAR can be found at: http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/nar.aspx .

Geocaching Opportunity

Check out this community service event organized by the new Lawrence County geocaching club! The text is copied from the groundspeak email sent out by geocaching.com, informing members of caching opportunities. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2a820e46-ea76-4a00-b781-a1701f70a392

The Amazing Caching Kids CITO (Cache In Trash Out Event) (GC1ABJM) Location: Illinois, United States (14.7mi E (23.7km E)) Date: 4/19/2008 by The Amazing Caching Kids

Radon Poster Contest

The radon poster contest for 2009 is starting now! For information on requirements go to http://www.takeactiononradon.uiuc.edu/teacher_materials/contest/poster_contest.html. The Illinois deadline for participation is June 1^st. The McLean County deadline will be May 29^th. Regional winners could win a $50 savings bond. State winners win a $100 savings bond. Last year McLean County had one of the state winners!!

4-H Million Trees Project

Members of the Pacifica (California) 4-H Club launched the 4-H Million Trees (4HMT) project, a large-scale service-learning project with the goal to plant 1,000,000 trees across the United States to beautify America, absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, and combat global climate change. Given the nature of the approximately 6.5 million 4-H members, which is summed up in the 4-H Pledge, it is our hope that every one of the approximately 90,000 4-H units in the U.S. will unite with us as participants in this community service, and plant at least a dozen native trees in their areas during the current 4-H year. We hope everyone will stay with the project every year until we reach our ultimate goal. We hope clubs will accept this invitation and adopt the project so members can enjoy the satisfaction of joining with millions of fellow 4-Hers to make a big difference in the world. www.4hmilliontrees.org

Are you a "Green" Citizen"?

With Earth Day just around the corner, this is a great website to provide to Science Teachers, students, Environmental organizations and homeowners. It provides a very revealing scorecard on how your day-to-day living activities will impact the environment. The following website is available through the Office of Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and his "Standing Up for Illinois Green Committee". See how "Green" of a citizen you are by checking out this website: http://www.standingupforillinois.org/green/quiz/citizen_quiz.html

Earth Day Related: What's YOUR Carbon Footprint?

Every day, when you drive to work, cook, heat your house or watch TV, you leave behind a "carbon footprint" – the carbon-dioxide gases you send into the atmosphere. Many scientists say these gases are big culprits in global warming. So it's now 'chic' to know your carbon footprint and how "green" you are or need to be. Check out www.carbonfootprint.com

4-H Electricity Skill-A-Thon, June 17

The 4-H Committee within the Energy Education Council, formerly known as the Illinois Electric Council would like to know of upcoming 4-H Electricity Schools or workshops that are planning the second Electricity Skill-a-thon set for June 17, 2008 during the State Judging Day activities here on campus. This year the Electricity Skill-a-thon will be open to any 4-Her who has turned 14 years of age by January 1, 2008. This age requirement follows the guidelines of the National

4-H Engineering Competition. The winner(s) of the Illinois Skill-a-thon will be invited to represent Illinois 4-H at the National 4-H Engineering event next fall at Purdue University. If you are interested in participating, sign up online: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=1677

4-H Technology Tour, June 20th, ISU Campus

Have you ever thought about a technology career? Do you want to learn about all the amazing things you can do with computers and robotics? Come on the Technology Tour and learn how to program your own robot, design your own CAD program (computer assisted design) and see your programming in action! Registration Due May 29^th. Registration forms will be available online soon at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/4hyouth1385.html

4-H Horse Judging

Thank you to volunteer Diane Moretz who is working to prepare the county 4-H Horse Judging Team! If you are interested in 4-H Horse judging the group is meeting on Sunday afternoons to practice. Please call the 4-H office or sign up online at: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=1677. There is a regional contest coming up on April 30^th.

4-H Horse Shows

Several counties are hosting open & 4-H horse shows this summer. The Carroll County 4-H Horse & Pony show will be held on July 12 at the Carroll county fairgrounds. More information can be found here: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/jdc/downloads/11562.pdf On Wednesday, July 23rd, at 10:00 a.m., the Fulton County 4-H Horse Committee will have a 4-H Fun Horse Show, during the County Fair, in front of the grandstand. Entries for this show will be made that day. Complete information will be sent to Horse Project members who submit Horse Description and/or Lease forms. This show will be for fun and to gain experience. If you need a copy of these rules, contact the Fulton County Extension Office at 309-547-3711

Tattoo/Weighing Dates Set

Swine, sheep and rabbit tattoo dates have been set for the spring! Please ensure that members are aware of the following:

• Rabbit Tattoo July 14 6-8:30 pm
• Sheep Weighing/Tattoo April 19 & May 10
• Poultry Testing July 14 6-8:30 pm

4-H/FFA Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (For State Fair)

• Available until June 9, 2008 for Horses
• Available until July 1, 2008 for Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, & Poultry (new for 2008)

Web Site URL = http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/qaec/

State Fair Jr. Show Entry Deadlines

Junior Show Entries to Extension Office by

• June 1 for Horses
• June 22 for all other Livestock

Ethics online training (once in lifetime) by

• June 9 for Horses
• July 1 for all other Livestock (Including POULTRY this year)

4-H Livestock Judging

Thank you to our 4-H volunteers, Rhonda Baer, Dan Hinshaw & Jason Crider for working with the 4-H Livestock Judging Team. If you are interested in participating there are several upcoming events. The county contest is on June 13 at the ISU Farm. Sign up online or call Rhonda Baer at 309/275-8451: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=1677

4-H Llama-o-rama Family Day, June 21, Mason IL

A day of fun llama events for the whole 4-H family! Bring your own llamas and pens or 35 llamas will be available to use for games, hikes and activities. $5.00 registration per person (includes lunch and craft supplies). Registration Deadline is June 9, 2008. Afternoon events from 1:00 - 4:00 pm are FREE! There will be displays about 4-H projects using llamas

Visual Arts, Animal Science, Photography. Contact: The Ol' Ring Place ~ Larry & Jo Ring, 13956 E 1^st Ave. ~ Mason, IL 62443, (618) 686-777, llamajo@hotmail.com.

Livestock Premises ID – Optional (this year) for Exhibition at 2008 fairs in Illinois

Leaders, please alert your members enrolled in a livestock project that a Livestock Premises Identification number is voluntary for exhibition in 2008 county, state, 4-H and FFA fairs in Illinois.

Livestock Premises Identification/Registration is part of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), which is a state/federal/industry cooperative program intended to identify animal premises by assigning a unique number (a Premises Identification number) to each location where livestock and/or poultry are born, managed, marketed or exhibited. Premises registration is critical to protecting Illinois' livestock industry as it helps animal health officials minimize trace back times in the event of an animal disease outbreak. This applies to all livestock, fowl, horses and poultry -- including beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goats, poultry, rabbits, horses, and exotic hoof stock (i.e. llamas).

• A Premises ID is for the location where animals are produced and/or raised.
• The Premises ID number may or may not be registered in the exhibitor's name as it relates only to location and not ownership.
• The Premises ID number should be obtained prior to making fair entries and placed on the entry form.
• Premises registration is free and can be performed on line by at http://www.agr.state.il.us/premiseid/ or by calling 1-866-299-9256 for a paper form.
• When registering on line, the Premises ID number will be given immediately. When mailing in a paper form, you may need to allow 3-4 weeks to be issued a number.

If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance to register please call the Extension office to make arrangements.

GENERAL 4-H PROJECT CHANGES

• All action oriented events will take place on the first weekend of the fair–Fri., Aug. 8 & Sat., Aug. 10. These events will be made "competitive events" and "Top Winners" will be named.

CONFERENCE JUDGING HAS RETURNED!

• All McLean County State Fair projects will be conference judged on August 15. This means that exhibitors will take their own projects to the fair, conference judging and bringing their projects home the same day.

Friday, August 8

• ALL Counties: Formal Speech, Extempore Speaking, and Demonstration Public Presentations

Saturday, August 9

• ALL Counties: Illustrated Speech and Original Works Public Presentations, and Bicycle Rodeo

Sunday, August 10

• ALL Counties: Oral Interpretations, Food Demonstrations and Fashion Revue (McLean)

Friday, August 15

• All other projects conference judging for McLean.

THERE WILL BE NO FOOD SKILL-A-THONS FOR 2008

All food exhibits will be either educational displays or food products. Food classes will also be conference judged.

CHANGES REGARDING ANIMAL EXHIBITS

Quality Assurance & Ethics Certification will be required for POULTRY junior exhibitors. Deadline for certification is July 1, 2008.

• Quality Assurance & Ethics Certification website should be available on Feb. 1, 2008. The new web address is http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/qaec. ALL horse exhibitors must complete the certification by June 9, 2008 and ALL other species by July 1, 2008. Exhibitors only need to take the training once.

Jr. Market Lamb Show is being moved to Friday, August 8, 2008. Jr. Breeding sheep will show on Sunday, August 10, 2008.

Beginning with the 2008 Fair, all Jr. Exhibitors will need to pay entry fees for any/all animals entered. Fees will be due with class entries–June 9 for Horses; July 1 for all other livestock; Aug. 1 for Dogs. Fees are allocated as follows:

• Beef, Dairy, Horses–$10 per head
• Sheep, Swine, Goats–$2.50 per head
• Dogs–$2.00 per dog
• Poultry, Rabbits–$1.00 per head

Premises Identification Numbers will be required for all animal entries. In the Jr. Department, this includes the following species: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Rabbits, Poultry, Dairy, Goats, and Horses. Contact our office if you need assistance.

State Fair Dog Show is scheduled for Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Club Audits – Important!

4-H Clubs that have a treasury are required to complete an audit and turn it in to the local extension office each year. Starting for the 2007-2008 4-H year we are required to file a 990-N e-postcard for ALL 4-H Clubs. All club audits for 2007-2008 must be received by October 30^th, 2008 – no exceptions. (This has been incorrect in past updates.) A fact sheet available online from National 4-H at: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/fs-electronic_filing_v2-08.pdf. If you have questions please contact us.

Reduce – Reuse – Recycle = $ saved!

We ask for your 4-H club's help in reducing expenses in our office. Please encourage families to give us email addresses & club leaders also. Let us know if you prefer email over snail mail. Our office can save significant amounts of money on postage by emailing information to 4-H Organizational leaders to distribute to 4-H families. If you have members who have project books that they do not plan to use, please return them to our office. If you know of 4-H members, parents and leaders who would be interested in volunteering in our office please contact us. We could always use assistance.

4-H Club Chatter

Does your club have a Reporter & Secretary? Give them or an interested 4-Her opportunity to report on your 4-H club activities and events before & after they happen! Just write up a simple report to Theresa at the office! It will be posted on an online blog called 4-H Club Chatter…not sure if it will be a part of Extension's site or not. Articles may be put in an Extension newsletter if there is space. If you have club reporters or other members that are into blogging send their names to the Extension office!

Affordable Fashion Challenge

• Stylistics members participated in the Affordable Fashion Challenge. Cameron, Lauren, and Allison Parks all participated. Allison received a $100 cash prize, as well as an interior decorating $100 gift certificate at the City Consignment shop! Lauren won $50 cash, and Cameron won $10 gift cert. to Plato's Closet. All for spending very little on recycled garments!

Timeless Clovers 4-H Alumni Association, May 8, Extension office, 6 pm

Anyone is welcome to attend; you need not be a board member. Meetings are started promptly at 6 pm and usually finish within an hour. Consider becoming a part of our group as we work to serve 4-H in McLean County. It is a minimum time commitment and very rewarding to be a part of continuing a great 4-H tradition! With budget cuts affecting state 4-H programs it is more important than ever those groups such as ours remain active in funding and serving 4-Her's and supporting Extension staff as they seek to maintain and improve programming in our county. We welcome perspectives from 4-Her's, parents, leaders, etc on how to best distribute available funds to 4-H related needs. For more information contact Rose Rutledge, President, rutrose@yahoo.com

North Central Regional Volunteer Forum, November 6-8, Columbus, Ohio

The North Central Region 4-H Volunteer Forum (NCRVF) is held annually, and involves 4-H staff and volunteers from the 12 states in the North Central Region (including Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) and the Canadian Province of Manitoba. Scholarships are available from the Timeless Clovers 4-H Alumni Association if you are interested in attending please go to: http://www.ohio4h.org/ncrvf/

4-H has an Ice Cream from Blue Bell

4-H inspired the third best-selling ice cream in the United States, Blue Bell Creameries, to introduce their newest flavor—Centennial Cupcake—in honor of more than 100 years of 4-H youth development programming.

Featuring a delicious cake batter ice cream with pieces of yellow cake, a chocolate icing swirl and four-leaf clover sprinkles, the Centennial Cupcake half gallon is now on shelves in stores where Blue Bell products are sold. To sweeten the deal, Blue Bell is donating a portion of the sales to promote 4-H educational programs.