July 1, 2008
State Livestock Judging Contest Results
Sr. Division Livestock Judging
Team – 10th place with a score of 1202 out of 1350.
- Austin Baer placed 13th and received a blue rating with a score of 422 out of 450.
- Tyler Becker placed 43rd and received a blue rating with a score of 402.
- Bryan Fuller placed 77th and received a blue rating with a score of 378.
- Red ratings were received by Chris Crider and Jacob Mohr – they each scored a 372.
Jr. Division Livestock Judging
Team – 7th place with a score of 1046 out of 1350.
- Reed Baer placed 16th and received a blue rating with a score of 389 out of 450.
- Caitlyn Wade placed 38th and received a blue rating with a score of 337.
- Mitch Mohr received a red rating with a score of 320.
Great job 4-Hers for participating and representing McLean County! Thank you to Rhonda Baer for volunteering with the group, and coordinating participation!!
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 8:32 AM | Permalink |
June 27, 2008
Fair Entries due July 1
The deadline for the McLean County 4-H Show & Fair is July 1. All entries must be recieved by 5 pm at 402 N Hershey Road or postmarked July 1.
Go to the McLean County Fair Book page:
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/fair/115.html
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 8:56 AM | Permalink |
June 11, 2008
Order your 4-H T-Shirt!
McLean County 4-H Federation is offering t-shirts for sale! Click on the following link to find out more information: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/4hyouth1728.html
Shirts must be ordered by July 16th and are $10 each.
Thank you to Alison Korty, Federation Secretary for coordinating this committee!
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 9:12 AM | Permalink |
June 10, 2008
It's time to complete Fair Entries!!
Most of our wonderful volunteer 4-H club leaders have picked up their clubs 4-H Fair books to distribute. Please be reminded that fair entries are due by July 1 at 5 pm!!
The summer Volunteer Update is online:
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/4hleader/
OR
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/4hyouth1728.html
4-H Cloverbud leaders can also check the above website for the 4-H Cloverbud Summer packet!!
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 3:44 PM | Permalink |
May 20, 2008
Jr. Federation Meeting
To: All 4-Hers 10-14
From: The Jr. Federation Leadership Team
(Ann Clary, Claire & Hannah Weinzierl)
What: Test your Slogan IQ (and more) at the Jr. Federation Meeting
When: Thursday, May, 29th 6:30p.m.
Where: the Extension Office
Why: So 4-Hers can have fun!
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 10:06 AM | Permalink |
May 20, 2008
Illinois State Fair Changes Announced
Due to several factors the following changes will occur for the 2008 Illinois State Fair Jr. Show:
All 4-H General Projects will be judged on McLean County Day, August 15. One exception - Bicycle Rodeo will be judged on August 16.
Once judging is completed (Superiors chosen), the exhibits will be released. Projects will not be on display until 4 pm and no security will be provided for projects.
Judges will not be expected to complete judging sheets on each project - if a youth wants a judging sheet to write down what the judge says, they may request a copy to do so.
4-H Projects will only be judged Monday, August 11 through Sunday, August 17. 4-H will still be present on the fairgrounds during the 1st weekend of the fair will be in the following areas: Promotional windows in the Jr. Home Economics Building and Illinois Building, 4-H activities on the mezzanine of the Exposition Building, and the Jr. Department Livestock Shows (4-H and FFA combined, as previously scheduled).
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 9:07 AM | Permalink |
May 19, 2008
Illinois State Fair Superior Young Producer Award
The purpose of this award is to create an educational activity at the Illinois State Fair which promotes youth development and personal growth through increased knowledge of the livestock industry and career development.
The ISF Superior Young Producer Award registration forms are available online. Specific rules may apply to each specie. The deadline for registration is July 1.
Click here for the registration form.
Click here to read the information in the Illinois State Fair Jr. Livestock Premium Book. Page 43.
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 9:03 AM | Permalink |
May 9, 2008
McLean County Pork Producer Scholarship
The McLean County Pork Producers are offering monetary scholarships for young pork producers/show-men/show-women in McLean County.
Any McLean County High School senior, College freshman or sophomore who has raised or shown hogs for at least 5 years may apply.
(Applicant MUST be a McLean County resident)
Applications are due to JC Zimmerman by June 1, 2008. Winners will be announced at the 2008 Barrow Show at the McLean County Fair.
Monies available: Money will be divided into 3 separate scholarships: $750, $500, and $250.
Click here for the application.
For other scholarships offered please go to: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/scholarships/
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 10:55 AM | Permalink |
May 9, 2008
Illini Summer Academies - Register Now!
For more information on the Illini Summer Academies:
http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/annual004.html
Registration Closes May 23rd!
Current status of the Academies is as follows:
- Aerospace Engineering -- 3 openings left
- Applied Health Sciences - 11 openings left H
- Horticulture -- 6 openings left
- Leadership -- 60 openings left
- Veterinary Medicine - Full; 7 on waiting list
We are still seeking numerous chaperones for these youth. If you are interested in being a chaperone please click the above link for more information or contact the Extension Office.
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 10:00 AM | Permalink |
May 9, 2008
Horse Shows are coming...
There are several Horse Shows sponsored by other Extension offices and 4-H clubs in Illinois this summer. A few that we have been made aware of are linked on our "Horses" link under Additional Resources on the 4-H page.
Here is the link: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mclean/4hyouth243.html
Posted by Theresa Chambers at 9:44 AM | Permalink |
