"Volunteers Inspire by Example"

is the theme for National Volunteer Week April 26-29. University of Illinois Extension would like to take this time to say "thank you" to the hundreds of 4-H volunteers who along with neighbors, friends, and family members make outstanding contributions to 4-H in Illinois communities through the year. Volunteering isn't just nice, it's necessary for the health of our society; it bridges the gap between people and communities. It also relates closely to the critical elements of personal youth development.

ADD/DROPDEADLINE

Add/Drop Project Deadline is May 1.

Be aware that the new deadline rule applies to ALL deadlines and means the date that paperwork is due in the Extension Office.

New member enrollment deadline is May 1.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM BOOK INFO:

Please read ALL rules and regulations for the Winnebago County 4-H Show. Each class also has it's own rules. It is important to be aware that a class's description may be continued from page to page. Don't forget to turn the page to be sure you find ALL the information pertaining to your project.

STATE 4-H POLICY:

A youth that enrolls in a 4-H club, but fails to attend any meetings, tours, workshops, or other activities sponsored by the club cannot be viewed as a 4-H participant/member. Therefore, that youth is not eligible to take part in 4-H exhibitions, receive 4-H premiums, or other 4-H awards or recognitions.

FOOD DECORATING CHANGES!!!

This year the cake, cookie, and cupcake decorating will be judged on July 6 at 3 p.m. at the Extension Office.

Remember:

·Exhibitors need to bring a frosted cake or artificial cake to judging to be decorated in front of the judge.

·Exhibitors will need to bring all their cake decorating supplies for decorating portions of the cake in front of the judge.

After the judging is complete the judge will talk with the 4-Her about their project.

EXPLORE AEROSPACE!!

Here are some great space websites:

www.spacecenter.org

http://www.kids.gov/k_space.htm

http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/http://

kids.msfc.nasa.gov

www.hq.nasa.gov

www.spaceconnection.org

www.spacecamp.com

www.challenger.org

wwwussf.org

www.cosmo.org

www.spaceday.com

www.spacelink.nasa.gov/Instructional.Materials

ROCKETRY KIT INFORMATION

Go to www.rocketryonline.com

There are 239 different vendors available

PUBLIC PRESENTATION

Winnebago County Farm Bureau

On Sunday, July 9, 1:30 p.m. you will have the opportunity to present your dramatic reading, extempore speech, formal speech, illustrated talk, or other public presentation. This is a great way to gain experience before an audience and entertain the crowd. Start thinking about what you would like to do. Bring friends and family to watch you perform. A description of the categories follows. Registration due June 15.

You must be enrolled in the Communications: Public Presentation Project to participate.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS

Formal Speech – Formal Speeches (without props or aids) must be 4-6 minutes long (not group).

Illustrated Speech - Illustrated Speeches (with visual aids) must be 4-6 minutes long (not group).

Extempore Speaking – Exhibitors must be present 45 minutes before their assigned time to select their topics. Topics will relate to events of state, national, or international importance. Exhibitors will draw three topic options from a large number of topics, and immediately select one of the three for the topic of their speech. Participants will have 45 minutes to prepare a 4-6 minute speech. Resource material must be provided by exhibitor.

Demonstration – Demonstrations may pertain to any topic (except food/nutrition, which will be covered in the Foods Demonstration Contest). Demonstrations may be presented by an individual or a team of 2. Exhibitors are responsible for furnishing all equipment and supplies needed. Demonstrations must be 8-10 minutes in length. This is the class for the State Fair opportunity in Flower Arranging.

Master of Ceremonies – Member must present two introductions of people or some type of entertainment. The introduction may be fictitious; the actual person or entertainment need not be present. Dialogues must each be 1-3 minutes long (not group).

Oral Interpretation – May be humorous or dramatic interpretation, oratorical declamation, prose reading, or verse reading. Material may be read or memorized. May be done by an individual or team of no more than 3. Interpretation must be 4-6 minutes long.

Original Works – Member may present any type of original work (i.e. comedy, storytelling, original poetry, radio segment, etc.). Segment must be 4-6 minutes long. May be done by an individual or team of no more than 3. Works must be written by one of the members or the individual.

Clover Challenge–call the Extension Office for details.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION JUDGING IS JULY 9