This is the second year to nominate individuals who have given leadership and support the county 4-H program. Nominees can be individuals who are currently or previously involved as 4-H members, leaders, Council Members/Foundation & Alumni Board and other 4-H supporters. Nominees do not have to be current Monroe County residents (just former Monroe County 4-H contributors). Individuals can be nominated via an application found in this newsletter or on the Monroe County website: www.extension.uiuc.edu/monroe

2005 recipients: Rayma Rippelmeyer and Richard & Carol Woodcock

Nominations should be submitted to the Extension Office by August 31.

Amanda Marquardt – Amanda was chosen as the recipient of the 2006 Collegiate 4-H Member of the Year Award. Amanda is a member of University of Illinois Collegiate 4-H Club. Collegiate 4-H Clubs provide service and support to their local and state 4-H programs, such as serving as judges and conducting training workshops. They are also a service and social group for campus students.

John Howell – John completed his freshman year at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Animal Science. He was recently recommended by a professor for the Agriculture Futures of America. John went through 4 major interviews to be successfully selected as 1 of 8 Student Advisory Team Members from across the United States. He will be involved in major agriculture discussions and participate in sessions in Washington D.C. This is a great tribute to John's leadership, communication, and scholarship to the agriculture industry. He will be involved in an internship this summer at Premium Standard Farms in Princeton Missouri. John is a 4-H Alum of Moonlight 4-H Club.

Raffle tickets are available from 4-H Alumni Board members or from the Extension Office for the autographed Rusty Wallace Race Team Pit Crew suit.

Only 150 tickets will be sold for $5.00 @ ticket. The drawing will be held during 4-H Week in early October.

The proceeds support the Monroe County 4-H program.

Last year the teen trivia night sponsored by the 4-H alumni was a big success! It will be held again this year on Friday, November 10, at the Fairgrounds, 6-10 PM. It is for junior high and high school youth. It was promoted to the 4-H clubs and organizations in all of the schools.

Help that is needed: items for prizes, helpers during the event (assist with the concessions, gather answer sheets, judges, MC)

It was a FUN evening for the teen as well as the 4-H alumni and friends! Call the Extension office (939-3434) to let us know about any items you can gather for prizes and to offer your assistance at the event.

Your help is needed to help keep 4-H strong and active in Monroe County. We will be promoting 4-H membership as the school year begins and we appreciate your help telling people about the 4-H program.

In addition, Waterloo 4-H club needs club leaders to maintain its club status.

Following are the 4-H Clubs and membership:

Club Name & Members	Club Name & Members
Bushy Prairie–11	Monroe County Hoofbeats–37
Clovertown–13	Moonlight Boys & Girls–7
Crusading Eagles–22	Rough Riders–No registered members
Golden Eagles–40	Sunset 4-H Club–11
Lucky 4-H–18	Sunshine 4-H Club–7
Maeystown Clovers–46	Waterloo 4-H–No registered members
	Total: 212 members

We are looking for individuals who would like to help us judge 4-H Records. If you are interested, please call the Extension office at 939-3434.

Thank you!!

Three $250 scholarships were awarded this spring to graduating senior 4-H members: Sarah Vogt, Sean Baum and Andrew Naber.

Sarah is a 10 year 4-H member who has provided additional leadership to the County 4-H Federation and Ambassador Programs. Sarah represented Illinois as an International 4-H Youth Exchange Ambassador to Finland in 2005. Sarah has been an active member of various school organizations and church groups. Sarah will be attending University of Illinois studying Environmental Science.

Sean has been a 10 year 4-H member and has accepted leadership roles in the County 4-H Federation, Ambassador Programs and the County Beef Committee. He is an active member of many school organizations and sports. Sean's career goal is to become a teacher and continue raising cattle on the family farm.

Andrew is also a 10 year 4-H member who has been active in both the County 4-H Federation and 4-H Ambassador Programs and served on the County Extension Council. In addition, Andrew has been active in school organizations receiving many awards and he is a volunteer for church functions. Andrew will be attending University of Illinois studying Bioengineering.

The scholarship fund was established in 2002 through memorial donations from the family of

Wilbert Sensel. Contributions and memorial donations to the Foundation provide this scholarship opportunity to high school seniors.

U of I Extension, Monroe County is seeking applicants for the position of Program Coordinator, Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources. Requirements include: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or Natural Resources and two years of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational community programs /activities. Position description is available by contacting the U of I Extension Office in Monroe County, (618-939-3434). For full consideration application must be made by August 1, 2006. This is a security-sensitive position. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.