Photos are wanted for the 2008-2009 Illinois Clover. Color and black & white photos for submission may be prints of electronic files (.gif or .jpg). Please identify any people, and include club name, county name, and event or description of activity. Submit photos to the Extension Office by April 1^st.

Jacob Bardell

Benjamin Baumann

Valerie Curran

Morgan Curry

Crystal Daniels

Shelby Davidson

Alissa DeHaven

Christopher Dornink

Ryan Gahm

Jessica Grismore

Kara Johnson

Mariah Katzenberger

Rebecca Kempel

Teddy Kottmeier

Joshua Krogman

Nick Krogman

Hannah Kuhlmeier

Clayton Lieb

Kayla Miller

Ryan Miller

Jessica Mordick

Alysca Niedermeier

Kelcei Niedermeier

Tabitha Richards

Kurt Rodriguez

Seth Rodriguez

Kristian Sanders

Malia Spellman

Shania Stib

Ben Thomas

Anna Victorov

Andrea Winder

The Snappy Snazzers are having a Valentine's Dance and Birthday Party to celebrate their club's 60 years in 4-H. Music and refreshments will be provided. It is February 9^th from 1-3 p.m. at the Odd Fellow Hall in Orangeville. If you have any questions, call Susan Grindey at (608) 214-2156. Hope to see you there!

Any youth that enrolls in a 4-H club/group, but fails to attend any club events (meetings, tours, workshops, or other activities sponsored by the club/group) cannot be viewed as a 4-H participant/member. Therefore, the youth is not eligible to take part in 4-H exhibitions, receive 4-H premiums, or other 4-H awards and recognitions. Don't lose out–make sure you participate and make the most of your 4-H experience! See Club Attendance Policy for further information (next article).

2007-2008 CLUB ATTENDANCE POLICY

We'd like to remind everyone of the attendance policy for exhibit requirements. There is a 1/3-club meeting attendance policy. The rule reads as follows: from September 1, 2007, to August 31, 2008, in order to exhibit at any of the 4-H shows, the 4-H'er must attend at least 1/3 of the club's meetings after joining (by the enrollment deadline) and prior to specific show dates at which the 4-H'er intends to exhibit. Each leader will turn in a form listing those that do not qualify to exhibit by the required deadline. Any questions, call the Extension Office for further clarification.

CLOVER CHALLENGE

Are you 15-18 years old?

Have you successfully completed all levels of your project area?

Do you want to continue to study in your chosen project area?

If you can answer "yes" to each of these questions, then Clover Challenge may be the option you need! Clover Challenge is an advanced study unit for state

4-H projects (not county projects). This is an option only after the 4-H member has successfully completed all other levels in a particular curriculum area. To assist members who enroll in Clover Challenge, a Clover Challenge Agreement, which each member must fill out, can help the member design his/her project. For more details, and a copy of the agreement, contact the Extension Office.

Sydney Hayunga, from the Freeport Fantastics, won the Enrollment Drawing prize. It is a $15.00 Gift Card from Wal-Mart. Sydney, please pick up your prize at the Extension Office. Congratulations and have a great shopping trip!

Let's welcome our new members who have joined us so far this year:

Country Critters - Keely Scace

Country Cuzins - Alexander Geiseman, Miranda Goeke, Peyton Hansen, Ruger Hansen, Clint Oakes, Wyatt Rockey, Madalyn Steffan, Tanner Steffan, Anna Victorov, Zachary Victorov, Brian Welling, Cody Welling, and Derek Welling

Davis Rockets - Phillip Barker, Austin Martindale, Mark Masha, Ryan Miller, Kendira Niedermeier, Matthew Ostergard, Geoff Steffan, and Austin Zettle

Florence Crickets – Jared Dickman, Joshua Dickman, Gavin Fuchs and Hannah Kempel

Freeport Fantastics - David Hull, Sabree Hull, Andrew Leek, Nicolle Leek, Destinne Martin, and Tabitha Richards

German Valley Golden Eagles - Lane Henneman

Harlem Helpers - Justene Bessert, Taylor Bessert, Brooke Colberg, and Grant Holman

Lena Live Wires - Dorthea Fiedler, Kourtney Heun, Nicole Moest, and Jay Rosberg

Lena Lucky Clovers –Ashley Heimann and Jason Heimann

Pearl City Hornets – Ashley Cropper, Caleb Cropper, Sean Cropper, Skyler Fischer, Bannon Fuchs, Paige Fuchs, Garret Handsaker, Daniel Hershey, Jacob Hershey, Reid Huneke, Dylan Piefer, Dakota Sargent, Denver Sargent, Lillian Schierloh, Michelle Simler, Meg Tessendorf, Kalli Visel, and Dedra Woodley

Rainbow Rangers - Jacob Alber and Nathan Heeter

Snappy Snazzers – Madelyne Arand, Dana Boeke, Kaylen Miller, Jessica Velcich, and Nicholas Velcich

The Flock - Michael Dinderman

Whiz Kids – Jorden Bentz, Michaela Gilliam, Jayden Lincicum, Jessica McNeely, Mary Moore, and Brianna Sciutto

If you use the 4-H Clover, please be aware of the clover use rules, and that the 4-H Clover is protected by law. Be sure that the only lettering or writing that is on the Clover is the H's that are in the leaves. Anything else, including clipart, on the Clover is an illegal use of the Clover. Also be aware that the Clover colors are limited to four colors that it can legally be printed in, those colors are: green, white, black, and gold. Any other color or mixture of colors is not legal. Call the Extension Office for more information if you plan to use the Clover for something.