Unit 21 Extension Offices:

Clay…………………………...618-662-3124

Effingham…………………..217-347-7773

Fayette……………………….618-283-2753

Jasper………………………...618-783-2521

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December / January 2019 4-H Newsletter

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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University of Illinois Extension Staff in

Clay County 223 W Railroad St, Suite C Flora, IL 62839 Phone: 618-662-3124 FAX: 618-662-3191 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Carl Baker County Extension Director Cathy Schnepper Office Support Associate Sarah Luce Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Erin Maxwell Community Worker, SNAP-Ed Dana Homann Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Michelle Fombelle Extension Educator, SNAP-Ed Jennifer Woodyard Extension Watershed Outreach

Clay County Illinois 4-H

Clay County 4-H

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Enrollment Deadlines

In order to be eligible to show at Clay County 4-H

Shows members must be enrolled by the following

dates:

Re-Enrolling: January 1

New Members: April 1

All members project selection deadline: April 1

The 4-H program year is September 1, 2018 through

August 31, 2019. 4-H enrollment is open all year

long, however members must follow deadlines to

show. Please contact the office for help registering!

Enrollment packets are distributed through your club

leaders.

Calendar of events

(Dates are tentative and subject to change)

December 24-Jan 1 .... Office Closed: Holidays

January 1 ..... Re-Enrollment Deadline

16 ..... Leadership Council, Livestock Committee & Foundation meetings

21 ..... Office Closed: MLK Day

Premium Checks

2017 Clay County 4-H Fair premium checks will soon be ready to pick up.

Checks will likely be given to the club leader to distribute. If you plan to

pick yours up at the office, please check if it is still here.

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Clay County 4-H

Donation of books needed!

The Clay County Odds N Ends 4-H Club has started a Little Free Library! It is located at the Dairy Queen in

Flora. Little Free Library’s can be found all over the country and inspire community members to read. The

library functions as an exchange program, take a book, and share a book. Odds N Ends has supplied over 200

books so far and would like to ask for your help in donating more. Books can be dropped off at the Extension

Office. Books can be for adults or children-any age, reading level, and genre are welcome!

Please contact the office or Sarah Luce, sluce2@illinois.edu, if you plan to bring a steer to weigh in!

Thank You!

Thank to everyone that attended and helped with the Clay

County 4-H Foundation Spaghetti Dinner. Your donations of

baked goods and time made this event a success!

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Clay County 4-H

Achievement Night 2018

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University of Illinois Extension Staff in

Effingham County 1209 Wenthe Drive Effingham, IL 62401 Phone: 217-347-7773 FAX: 217-347-7775 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Carl Baker County Extension Director Jackie Hahn Office Support Associate Patti Logan Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Pam Heiser Community Worker, SNAP-Ed Michelle Fombelle Extension Educator, SNAP-Ed Dana Homann Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Jennifer Woodyard Extension Watershed Outreach

Effingham County 4-H Illinois

Effingham County 4-H

Calendar of events (Dates are tentative and subject to change)

December

8 Candy Cane Shuffle

22—Jan. 1 Christmas Holiday, Office Closed

January

3 IL State Award Forms Due (TBA) Navigating Workshop

February

2 Beef Weigh-In

March

10 Skating Party

May

1 Project Enrollment Deadline

7 Sheep Weigh-In

July

27– Aug. 3 Effingham County Fair

August 9 Effingham County Exhibits at State Fair

4-H ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Reminder for ALL 4-H families, superintendents, or volunteers that you will

need to go onto 4-H Online to register your children for the current 4-H year.

If you were enrolled last year go to the link below and select “I Forgot My

Password”, use the email address that you gave last year and it will prompt

you to create a new password. Follow the step- by- step enrollment process

and submit enrollment at the end. If you have more than one child you will

have to do one for each of them. If you have any questions, please feel free

to call the Effingham County Extension Office or email Patti Logan at lo-

gan1@illinois.edu in regards to the enrollment process. The link to 4-H

online is https://www.4honline.com/

BEEF WEIGH IN - FEBRUARY 2, 2019 at Effingham County Fairgrounds

from 9 to 11:00 a.m.

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Effingham County 4-H

Help for Your 4-H Club Meetings. Make your meetings MATTER

Need agenda templates?

How about role descriptions for new officers?

Check out

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cefj/cat79_3593.html

for these items, as well as meeting ideas, parliamentary

procedure, and more!

Thank You!

Congratulations to everyone for all your hard work and

dedication! A special thank you to Miss Effingham

County Fair Queen, Serena Strullmyer, and Jr. Miss,

Annie Frost, for a fantastic job and for coming to help

make our evening more special at the 2017-18 4-H

Achievement Night.

Thank you Sunshine Pals & Midnight Riders 4-H club

for hosting the event, along with presenting all the

awards. We have received many compliments regard-

ing 4-H clubs working together to host the evening. The

place looked fantastic and everyone did a great job on

your public speaking skills! You inspired another club

to step forward and we are excited to announce the

Easy Riders 4-H club will be hosting the 2018-19 Eff-

ingham County 4-H Achievement Night! If your club

would like to host in 2020, we will put you down!

Click here for the 2017-18 Effingham County 4-H

Achievement Night Award Winners!

https://web.extension.illinois.edu/cefj/

downloads/77615.pdf

SHEEP WEIGH IN - MAY 7, 2019 at Effingham County Fairgrounds

from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars Now!

The annual 4-H Skating Party held by the Lit'l Bit

Country 4-H Club is inviting all 4-H members from

Effingham, Coles, Clay, Fayette, and Jasper counties to

a skating party from 5:30 PM to 8 PM, Sunday, March

10, 2019, at the Silver Star Skating Rink in Mattoon.

The cost is $4 per skater (payable to Lit'l Bit Country),

plus $1 rental for skates or inline skates (or bring your

own at no cost). A snack bar is available and there is a

play area for smaller kids. Be sure to invite your friends

to come join the fun!

You can register at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/

registration/?RegistrationID=19497

The T-Town Wranglers 4-H club recently held a craft project day. The kids decorated three dozen small jars to put special surprises in for people that receive meals on wheels, made over dozen Veteran Day cards for soldiers, and

made reindeer bags that contain goodies for some of the local people at CSS group homes.

Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

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Effingham County 4-H

Take a bow. You are amazing. DEADLINE SOON for state 4-H awards.

No matter how you’re involved in the 4-H program, you are eligible for awards.….whether you take a variety of projects or belong to a one-project SPIN club.....whether you serve as a Teen Teacher or you use your skills to promote 4-H….. whether you’ve been a member for two years or 11.…. there is an opportunity for you.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted to the University of Illinois Extension office in Effingham by 4 p.m. on January 3, 2019. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED! Applications will then be scanned and emailed to the State 4-H Office.

Download any of the award applications you need from https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/members/awards for award applications. You will need to download them to your computer for them to work and save properly. All applications are in writable PDF form. Just click through the application and fill in the information. All applications must be typed, not handwritten. Save and print the completed form. Complete, sign and turn the forms into the must be submitted to the University of Illinois Extension office in Effingham by 4 p.m. on January 3, 2019. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Types of State Awards

Illinois State 4-H Award Application: Can be won only once in a 4-H member’s career. Open to 4-H members who were 15-18 years of age on Sept. 1, 2018 and are currently enrolled in 4-H may apply in any of the award areas. Winners choose their prize: National 4-H Congress trip (valued at $1,300), other national 4-H trip (valued at $1,000), or $1,000 educational scholarship.

Apply in any or many of the following five areas:

Community Service This award recognizes youth that have focused on 4-H work in service to/for others.

Communications This award recognizes youth that have focused their 4-H work in the art of communicating with others.

Leadership This award recognizes youth that have focused on the development of leadership skills, including offices held, committees served on, programs lead, and public presentations on behalf of 4-H.

Personal Growth This award recognizes youth that have focused on personal growth through par ticipating in the 4-H program.

Project Mastery This award recognizes youth that have focused specific and diligent work in their pr imary project area of 4-H. (Youth may only apply for one project area… choose your best) The new application primarily focuses on the last three 4-H years of 4-H, school, or community activities. Two essays are also included as part of the application – focusing on Excellence in Mastery (of your award area) and Impact (of your award area).

STATE 4-H KEY AWARD: This award recognizes youth who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and a strong focus on community service and mentoring. Open to youth who were 16-18 years of age on September 1, 2018. Can only be won once in 4-H career. Plaque and state recognition.

ILLINOIS 4-H LCP (LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND PROFESSIONALISM) AWARD: This award recog-nizes youth who have excelled in demonstrating leadership, citizenship, and professionalism in their 4-H work on a local, area, state, and national level. Open to 4-H members 17-19 years of age as of December 1, 2018. Can only be received once in 4-H career. Plaque and invitation to Premiere 20 Conference.

4-H VET SCIENCE AWARD: This award recognizes youth that have enrolled and demonstrated mastery in the 4-H Veterinary Science project for a minimum of three years. Open to youth who were 15-18 on September 1, 2018. Must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Vet Science project. Can only be received once in 4-H career. $200 cash prize. Visit https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/members/awards for award applications.

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University of Illinois Extension Staff in

Fayette County 118 N. Sixth St. Vandalia, IL 62471 Phone: 618-283-2753 FAX: 618-283-4932 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Carl Baker County Extension Director Debbie Boley Office Support Assistant Sarah Luce Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Jo Stine Community Worker, SNAP-Ed Dana Homann Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Michelle Fombelle Extension Educator, SNAP-Ed Jennifer Woodyard Extension Watershed Outreach

Fayette County 4-H

Fayette County 4-H

Calendar of events

(Dates are tentative and subject to change)

December ..... 24-Jan 1 Office Closed: Holidays

January 1 ..... Re-Enrollment Deadline

10 ..... Leadership Council and Livestock Committee meetings

21 ..... Office Closed: MLK Day

Premium Checks

2017 Fayette County 4-H Fair premium checks are ready to pick up.

Checks will likely be given to the club leader to distribute. If you plan to

pick yours up at the office, please check if it is still here.

Please turn the $20 enrollment fee and

liability form into your leader or the office!

Enrollment Deadlines

In order to be eligible to show at Fayette County 4-H

Shows members must be enrolled by the following

dates:

Re-Enrolling: January 1

New Members: April 1

All members project selection deadline: April 1

The 4-H program year is September 1, 2018 through

August 31, 2019. 4-H enrollment is open all year

long, however members must follow deadlines to

show. Please contact the office for help registering!

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Fayette County 4-H

Please contact the office or Sarah Luce, sluce2@illinois.edu, if you plan to bring a steer to weigh in!

Upcoming Meetings

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Leadership Council—6 p.m.

Livestock Committee—7 p.m.

Thank You!

Thank to everyone that attended and helped with the Fayette

County Extension Foundation Soup Luncheon and Bake

Sale! Your donations of baked goods and time made this

event a success!

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Fayette County 4-H

Leaders Caprine Kids

Buffy Chandler-6

Sara Frutiger-14

Jackie Chandler-14

Golden Harvestors

Joan Schaal-34

Loudon Bunch

Amanda Miller-12

Marsha Wright-26

Andrea Hagler-4

Ramsey Senors & Senoritas

Janice Kramer-6

Joi Sieben-6

Jessica VanUytven-3

Shafter Friends

Julie Wollerman-17

St. James Hornets

Jo Stine-30

Mona Durbin-14

Sefton Clovers

John Schaub-3

Melissa Barker-2

Program Volunteer

Mary Ann Rhoades-42

Cloverbuds

Laela Austin

Dannika Beasley

Colt Christy

Kora Cook

Barrett Harder

Eli Heistand

Kinley Kimberlin

Jayce Logue

Bethany Miller

Brody Miller

Addis Thoele

Noah VanUytven

McKenzy Washburn

Auni Wollin

Ethan Wright

Experience Level Awards

Bronze Clover Award

Evelyn Moreland

Silver Clover Award

Kyle Eddy

Josh Sieben

Kendal Pease

Curtis Cole Crockett

Waylon Williams

Faith Williams

Gold Clover Award

Kieara Hayes

Kiralyn Hayes

Kelly Hayes

Excel Level Awards Clay Miller

Nate Miller

Tanor Pemberton

Emmalyn Wright

Best Kept Livestock Records Beef Clay Miller

Dairy Riley Schaal

Dairy Goats Josh Sieben

Meat Goats Addyson Schaal

Horses Annie Chandler

Poultry Waylon Williams

Rabbits Keelie Miller

Sheep Caden Chandler

Swine Faith Williams

Club Officer Awards

Club Secretary of the Year

Kenzie Harris

Club Treasurer of the Year

Baylee Miller

Club Historians of the Year

Laney Baldrige

1st Year Members

Marcus Benning

Colton McElroy

Carsen Burks

Baylee Miller

Michael Chase

Keelie Miller

Jace Claycomb

Rebecca Miller

Kelli Cook

ianca Monroe

MaKayla Cripe

Evie Moreland

Amber Davis

Amber Pease

Lydia Dush

Jase Rosenberger

Savannah Dush

Mya Schaal

Hailey Frailey

Calvin Voelker

Kenzie Harris

Tracy White

Bradyn McClintock

Dalton Whitten

5th Year Members

Laney Baldrige

Taylor Nance

Kiralyn Hayes

Cody Rosenberger

Natalie Hoopingarner

Sydney Stine

Holly Lidy

Wyatt Stine

Logan Nance

10th Year Members

Anthony Lansford

MaKayla Watson

Ryan Matheny

Rachel Zimmerman

Hunter Strauch

Matt Lidy

11th Year Members

Alex Aderman

Bo Sapp

Madison Carson

Nicholas Wollerman

Maisie Howard

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Fayette County 4-H

Achievement Night 2018

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University of Illinois Extension Staff in

Jasper County 1401 Clayton Ave. Newton, IL 62448 Phone: 618-783-2521 FAX: 618-783-2232 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed 12 to 12:30 p.m.

Carl Baker County Extension Director Sarah Clayton Office Support Assistant Katie Turkal Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Pam Heiser Community Worker, SNAP-Ed Dana Homann Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Michelle Fombelle Extension Educator, SNAP-Ed Jennifer Woodyard Extension Watershed Outreach

Jasper County Illinois 4-H

Jasper County 4-H

Calendar of events

(Dates are tentative and subject to change)

January

7 ..... 4-H Federation Meeting

25-26 ..... 4-H Ambassador Training/Retreat

26-27 ..... Junior Leadership Conference

12 ..... 4-H Leader/Superintendent meeting

February

..... Beef Weigh-in

11 ..... 4-H Leader/Superintendent Meeting

..... Afterschool Adventures

Thank you to all the 4-H clubs and families

who assisted with the Jasper County HCE

“Toys for Kids” program!

Your efforts helped provide clothes, toys and

gifts for over 200 Jasper County youth.

The 4-H Federation and several clubs assisted

with the shopping, several families helped

individually, and some donated toys & funds

for the much needed gifts.

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Jasper County 4-H

2018 Awards Program

On Sunday, November 11, 2018, 4-H members and families were excited for the Jasper County 4-H Awards

Program, which was held at the Sunrise Youth Center and Community Building. Jasper County 4-H members

were recognized for all the hard work and effort on completing their 4-H records for the 2017-18 year.

The Jasper County 4-H Federation & Ambassadors hosted the program.

Cloverbud Member Awards

Fox’s Southern Farm Kids

Marlee Tarr

Futures

Blake Bierman, Nathan Bierman, Adria Bierman, Alivia

Bierman, Varick Miller, Wynter Schoonover

Grandville Gang

Ethan Deckard, Grant Frichtl, Hayden Frichtl, Jenna Jaclyn

Hall, Jax Judson, Lily Radke, Paige Wagner

Harmon 4-H

Kimberly Bierman, Jarrell Bierman, Madilyn Brummer, Gabe

Crutcher, Austin Elliott, Weston Goebel, Josephine Jansen,

Nathan Lidy, Kassie Pitcher, Bristol Pitcher,

Addison Probst, Levi Salyers

Helpful Little Hands

Veronica Keller, Lilly Long

Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Alani Bergbower, Isaiah Bergbower, Curtis Weber

Vanderhoof Producers

Heather Bergbower, Maison Buerster, Malorie Buerster,

Gage Coker, Brooks Hermann, Elijah Michl, Josie Vogt

Completion Members

Jared Bollman—Buckgrove Kids

Cynthia Griffith—Helpful Little Hands

Nicholas Tarr—Helpful Little Hands

Ethan Osborne—Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Faron Bartens—Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Logan Huston—Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Nicholas Cartright—Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Lauren Probst—Young Achievers

Nathan Meinhart—Young Achievers

Outstanding Projects Awards

Achievement

8 – 11 Brady Bergbower

12 – 14 Taylor Slough

15 – 19 Penny Flood

Small Animal Science

8 – 11 Grace Lewis

12 – 14 Taylor Slough

15 – 19 Jenna Goebel

Large Animal Science

8 – 11 Kelby Ochs

12 – 14 Clay Bergbower

15 – 19 Miranda Ochs

Community Involvement & Global Awareness

8 – 11 Katie Shamhart

Food Nutrition & Health

8 – 11 Wade Tarr

12 – 14 Jessilyn Hall

15 – 19 Faron Bartens

Careers

8 – 11 Owen Ochs

Mechanics & Technology

8 – 11 Alex Ochs

12 – 14 Jacob McClure

15 – 19 Haley Ochs

Home and Family

8 – 11 Brianna Zwilling

12 - 14 Melanie Dion

15 - 19 Erica Johnson

Personal Development

8 – 11 Alana Coker

12 – 14 Clay Bergbower

15 – 19 Lesley Woods

Plants & Soils

12 - 14 Madison Phillips

15 - 19 Dava Tarr

Environment & Natural Resources

8 – 11 Owen Ochs

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Jasper County 4-H

First Year Member Awards

Fox’s Southern Farm Kids

Avery Zumbahlen, Olivia Zumbahlen

Grandville Gang

Kinli Michl

Harmon 4-H

Anna Bierman, Cassidy Goebel, Lena Goebel,

Jarrett Pitcher, Mitchell Spiker

Helpful Little Hands

Tieler Long

Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Weston Bierman, Adam Weber, Jacob Weber,

Leo Weber

Trailblazers

Kaitlyn Olmstead, Tyler Olmstead

Vanderhoof Producers

Alana Coker, Allie Hermann, Ashtyn Ochs, Grady

Michl, Madison Keller, Zachary Johnson

Young Achievers

Claire Probst

Five Year Member Awards

Fox’s Southern Farm Kids

Emma Rauch, Lilly Rauch, Meyer Tarr

Futures

Carley Rubsam, Ethan Zumbahlen,

Jacob Zumbahlen

Grandville Gang

Hunter Michl, Shania Newlin, Taylor Slough,

Weston Tharp

Harmon 4-H

Virgil Jansen, Ryan Lewis, Daniel Spiker

Helpful Little Hands

Nicholas Zwilling

Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Nicholas Shamhart

Vanderhoof Producers

Clay Bergbower, Melanie Dion, Erica Johnson,

John Johnson, Kaitlyn Ochs

Ten Year Member Awards

Buckgrove Kids

Nicholas Geier, Walker Goodwin,

Kate Richars, Lesley Woods

Futures

Wyatt Emmerich

Grandville Gang

Stetson Bierman

Harmon 4-H

Penny Flood

Young Achievers

Rachel Probst

Honor Member Awards

Buck Grove Kids

Lesley Woods, Nicholas Geier, Zachary Stark, Mitchell Stark

Fox’s Southern Farm Kids

Ryan Buerster, MacKenzie Holder, Emma Rauch

Futures

Katie Bierman, Nick Bierman

Grandville Gang

Jailyn Hall, Jessilyn Hall, Taylor Slough

Harmon 4-Her’s

Allison Brummer, Audrey Elliott, Cassidy Goebel, Chloe Jan-

sen, Daniel Spiker, Ella Kreke, Grace Lewis, Kayla Goebel, Le-

na Goebel, Levi Salyers, Lucy Jansen, Mason Judy, Mitchell

Spiker, Natalie Kistner, Penny Flood, Ryan Spiker, Sammi Goe-

bel, Shawn Crutcher, Trevor Crutcher, Virgil Jansen

Helpful Little Hands

Wesley Britton, Claire Griffith, Ethan Griffith, Veronica

Griffith, Tieler Long, Owen Ochs, Dava Tarr, Wade Tarr,

Brianna Zwilling, Nicholas Zwilling

Reisner Sunny Pioneers

Faron Bartens, Kye Bergbower, Kody Bergbower,

Weston Bierman, Logan Huston, Laura Kuhl, Alex Osborne,

Ethan Osborne, Katie Shamhart, Michael Shamhart,

Nicholas Shamhart

Vanderhoof Producers

Alayna Ochs, Alex Bergbower, Allie Hermann, Ashtyn Ochs,

Brady Bergbower, Clay Bergbower, Cole DuSabon, Cole

Phillips, Connor DuSablon, Emily Dion, Erica Johnson, Evan

Baltzell, Grant Ochs, Haley Ochs, Jackson Baltzell, Jacob

Mcclure, Jenna Ochs, John Johnson, Katelynn DuSablon, Kelby

Ochs, Madison Phillips, Melanie Dion, Miranda Ochs

Young Achievers

Toby Schmidt

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Jasper County 4-H

Afterschool Adventures

The Afterschool programs target 3rd—6th grade youth, but any 4-H member

wishing to participate is welcome to participate, just remember it is geared for 3rd

–6th. Register online or call the Extension Office at 783-2521.

The 4-H Ambassadors will be assisting with each of the programs as it fits into

their schedules. Adult assistance is also needed so if there are any parents who

are free to assist, just give us a call. We never turn down good volunteer assis-

tance.

Please note sessions are tentative and subject to change due to availability of

volunteers.

All programs are held afterschool at the Extension Office, unless otherwise stated.

Following are the

scheduled sessions:

February—Visual Arts

March —Good Eats! (Cooking)

April —Bugging Out (Entomology)

May —Horticulture/Gardening

Special Thanks to the 2017-2018

Leaders & Superintendents

Sandra Bergbower, Shelah Bergbower, Nikki Bierman, Tina Cartright, RoxAnn Dhom,

Latisha Elliott, Lee Elliott, Laura Geier, Amy Holder, Jeena Kinder, Nancy Ochs,

Renee Ochs, Lori Rauch, Ed Schmidt, Rosa Schmidt, Mary Woods,

Maria Zumbahlen, RaeLee Zumbahlen, Elaine Zwilling

Caelin Dhom, Lynnette DuSablon, Steve Meinhart, Rick Nethery, Mark Phillips,

Randy Probst, Toby Probst, Phil Steber, Brad Tarr, Jay Tharp, Sam Will

4-H Leader/Superintendent Meeting

The next 4-H Leader/Superintendent meeting will be on Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. We will discuss the

2019 4-H Handbook and make any necessary changes. We will also discuss the other 4-H activities and

events coming up this year.

Ambassador Training/Retreat

On Friday, January 25, the Jasper County 4-H Ambassadors will go on an overnight trip for their annual

training/retreat. The Ambassador Retreat Committee will be meeting to discuss activities and more details for

their training. Any parents who will be available to help chaperone, please contact Katie at the Extension

Office.

4-H Project Selection

Thank you to everyone who has already enrolled by the December 1 deadline! If you haven’t been able to yet,

please enroll as soon as possible. The next order for project books will be placed on February 9. If you are un-

able to access the internet, please contact the Extension office for a paper copy to enroll and select projects.

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Unit 21 4-H News

U of I Extension Clay, Effingham, Fayette, and Jasper County

Logan attends National 4-H Congress Illinois 4-H challenges youth to try new things, experiment in project areas they may enjoy, and explore opportunities around the state and country. This is exactly what Craig Logan of Altamont did when he submitted the Illinois 4-H award application last fall. His application, essay on communi-cations, 4-H impact story, and interview was one of 22 from across the state selected to receive a $1000 college scholarship or attend National 4-H Congress. Craig chose to attend National 4-H Congress. He was one of 13 Illinois 4-H delegates attending National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA November 23-27, 2018. For more than 98 years, National 4-H Congress has been a premiere nation-wide opportunity for 4-H members across America. Originally held in Chicago, the event is now held in the “Capitol of the South,” Atlanta, Georgia during the Thanksgiving break. National 4-H Congress is a five-day event that engages high school aged 4-H members in leadership, citizenship, global awareness, and inclu-sion. Participants not only have the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art educational workshops and hear from world-renowned speakers, they also have the opportunity to network with other 4-H members from across the United States. When asked what it meant to win this trip, Craig stated, “A goal of mine is to be a better speaker and not be shy around people. Winning this trip reassured me that I am accomplishing what I set out to do. It was an honor to win.” The trip created opportunities to work on speaking skills and taught him to be more confident. Craig enjoyed listening to others speak and see what he needs to work on. He was inspired by their speaking skills and knows if they can present in front of a 1000 people he can speak in front of a few. Craig said it was cool meeting lots of 4-H’ers from other states and learning about their 4-H program. He even learned Puerto Rico has 4-H. He said he had no idea other country’s had 4-H. The network and bond he made with 4-H’ers from other states and the other Illinois delegates is ever lasting. Since returning home, the Illinois delegates have continued communicating and plan to meet within the next few months. “It was the best experience I have ever had in my whole life. It was amazing! It is life changing. I learned to be more confident, the skills I learned will help me in the future, and it is really fun!” says Craig. Because his experience was so positive he plans on applying to be on the design team for next year’s National 4-H Congress. Illinois delegates to National 4-H Congress are selected through the state 4-H Award Recognition process. To learn more about state and national 4-H opportunities contact your local extension office. If you would like Craig to speak at your club meeting on his experience at National 4-H Congress contact the Effingham County Extension office.

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Illinois 4-H

Help us understand youth!

The Youth Engaged 4 Change website has a fresh, new look with content that continues to inspire and empow-er young people to improve their lives and the world around them. Check it out @ https://engage.youth.gov. The site will help you FIND OPPORTUNITIES, including volunteering, internships, jobs, and leadership opportu-nities. FIND ANSWERS and explore resources on topics they care about, like mental health, relationships, educa-tion, and more. FIND INSPIRATION from Change Makers who are volunteering, acting as leaders and role models, advocating, and making an impact in the lives of others.

Many say it’s the best trip of their 4-H career. Join us for Citizenship Washington Focus! The national conference is open to 4-H members age 14-18 by May 1, 2019. The trip is June 8-15. Teens explore the federal legislative process through workshops and hands-on sessions, tour historical sights and museums, provide youth voice on issues that concern them, visit federal legislative offices, and meet teens from other states. The 2019 cost is $1,400, with financial assistance from the Illinois 4-H Foundation. Register to attend NOW at go.illinois.edu/4HCWF

World of 7 Billion Video Contest

Back by popular demand, the World of 7 Billion student video contest helps you bring technology and creativity into your world. The contest challenges students to create a short video connecting world population growth to one of three global challenges: preserving biodiversity, sustainable resource use, or human rights. Students can win cash prizes. The deadline is February 28, 2019. Full contest guidelines, resources for research, past winners, and more can be found online @ https://www.worldof7billion.org .

Neat opportunity for 4-H alum One of the most exciting trips 4-H members can take is the Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington D.C. Young adults are needed as program assistants for the summer program. The commitment includes three weeks of training, seven weeks of programming, and one week of program wrap-up. During programming weeks, the assistants work with client groups for the group’s entire stay, from Sunday after-noon until Friday night, working in collaboration with each group’s coordinator as well as Council program and planning staff. The assistants become licensed Class B Tour Guides for the District of Columbia metro area and will work to facilitate National 4-H Council’s educational curricula to groups of youth. Apply online by January 15 @

4-h.org/parents/citizenship-washington-focus/#!program-assistants

Just so you know Dates for the 2019 Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show are July 22-28.

Get cash to help improve your community Looking for funding support to conduct community service outreach in your community? Farm Credit Illi-nois is ready to help Illinois 4-H clubs and FFA chapters bring positive and visible change to Illinois communi-ties! Fifty $500 Community Improvement Grants are available. Clubs must be located in one of the 60 cen-tral and southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois. Check if your club is eligible and apply today at farmcreditIL.com. Be sure to contact your LOCAL EXTENSION OFFICE BEFORE applying for this grant to ensure you follow all fiscal requirements!

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Grab your gear and head to 4-H Memorial Camp

Be part of the best camping experience in Central Illinois. Choose from one of these summer sessions:

Tuesday, June 4 – Saturday, June 8 Sunday, June 9 – Thursday, June 13 Sunday, June 16 – Thursday, June 20 Sunday, June 30 – Thursday, July 4

Cost will be $220 for enrolled 4-H members. This new cost includes a $15 credit at the Trading Post so you don’t need to bring extra cash to camp! Cost to youth not enrolled in 4-H is $260. Registration will open Febru-ary 4! Don’t be late. All 1,050 spaces filled up in 45 days last year!

There’s a place for you at 4-H House

Young women attending University of Illinois may wish to consider 4-H House Cooperative Sorority as their home

away from home in the Fall of 2019. 4-H House is a co-operative, which means they do all of our own cooking and cleaning. Tasks are split between members who encourage teamwork and cooperation. Living coopera-tively means they can provide an extremely affordable housing option; nearly half the cost of the dorms. Their values are philanthropic, recreational, and scholastic achievement, and they pride themselves on their strong sisterhood bond.

Eligible students must have three or more years of experience in a nationally-recognized leadership organization, such as 4-H, FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, and others.

Interview will be held on February 23-24 and March 9-10. If you or someone you know would be interested in interviewing or taking a tour, please visit 4house.com or contact Interviewing Chair, Madison Wilson, @ 4hhouseinterview@gmail.com.

Begin your global travels with 4-H

Make your 2019 an international summer! Here are outbound travel dates:

Japan 8-week: June 12—August 8, 2019 Costa Rica: June 20—July 19, 2019 Finland: June 26—July 27, 2019 Japan 4-week: July 10—August 8, 2019 South Korea: July 15—August 13, 2019

Eligibility:

• Age 12-18 for Japan & South Korea and age 15-18 for Costa Rica & Finland from the first day to the last day of the exchange.

These programs enhance the 4-H program through international, cross-cultural experiences that enable young people to improve their leadership and commu-nication skills, while increasing their international awareness and understanding. Selected delegates will be placed with a host family where they will experi-ence family life, community activities and be im-mersed in the local culture of the country. With 4-H exchange opportunities, you are not just a tourist, but also a family member and expected to participate in all aspects of family and community life the program has to offer. Check out the information for each country online @ go.illinois.edu/global4H.

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CAMP LEAD

February 23 & 24 | Champaign, IL

Join in the fun of summer camp in the middle of winter at this year’s Illinois 4-H Junior Lead-ership Conference. The conference is open to 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. Cost is $160. Registration will open in November at go.illinois.edu/4Hjlc.

Check out these workshops:

Survival Wearables: There are many kids in the world who will never get the chance to go to camp. In this work-shop, you'll work with Real Hope for Haiti to help clothe boys and girls around the world!

The Wilderness Challenge: Do you have what it takes? Come experience the wilderness and try your best to overcome challenging physical and mental obstacles.

Exploring the Forest of 4-H: Discover all of the opportunities 4-H has to offer. The possibilities in 4-H are endless. 4-H offers opportunities in science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where you get guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to be a leader. Explore the forest of 4-H and search for your team.

Crafty Rafty: Venture into the unknown with only a backpack as you build a raft to help you and your fellow explorers cross a ravine. This workshop allows attendees to work together and be creative to accomplish their goal!

Science Explorers: Join us to explore different area of science under the Milky Way. You'll create glow-in-the-dark elephant toothpaste, experience the effects of static electricity, and fly to the stars with your man made rockets.

Your Guide to the New 4-H Year!

See the 2018-19 edition of The Pick Your Project Guide

(Formerly the Clover) Access it online @

4-H.Illinois.edu

Spring 2019 Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training Opportunities

Be watching for upcoming Speaking for Illinois 4-H training dates after January 1, 2019! Two more training opportuni-ties will be scheduled in spring 2019. We anticipate the spring trainings to be held in central and southern Illinois lo-cations. Exact dates will be identified once we have access to the 2019 Illinois Legislative Calendar.

Why should you participate in Speaking for Illinois 4-H training? You’ll be trained to effectively share your 4-H story with legislators, donors, 4-H volunteers, and civic groups. You will also develop skills to explain the impact 4-H has in your local community, across Illinois, and the world. Training is provided by members of the Illinois 4-H Youth Leader-ship Team. Those who complete training will be invited to attend the Spring 2019 Legislative Connection events at the state capital in Springfield.

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FARM CREDIT ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIPS

High school seniors planning careers in agriculture may apply for a $2,000 scholarship. Farm Credit Illinois will provide 30 scholarships to youth who live or farm in one of the 60 counties in their service area. The first $1,000 will be distributed for the Fall 2019 semester, and the second $1,000 will be applied during the Fall 2021 semester. Apply online at farmcreditIL.com before March 1. Are going to University of Illinois Col-lege of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences? The college is MATCHING this scholarship, dollar for dollar! Double your money while getting a great ag education!

ILLINOIS 4-H LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIP This $1,000 Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship is open to members who have demonstrated mastery in the livestock area and plan to continue their education in the area of agriculture. Members must have been in-volved in the livestock project a minimum of three years. You must have been a member for at least 5 years and attending either a 4-year university, com-munity college, or trade school. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen. Ap-plications are due March 1. Download the application @ go.illinois.edu/4Hscholarships.

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Fifteen $1,000 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship are offered to members who have demonstrated overall mastery and leadership in the 4-H program. You must have been a member for at least 5 years and attending either a 4-year university, community college, or trade school. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen. Applications are due March 1. Download the application @ go.illinois.edu/4Hscholarships. Finalists must submit a video of your 4-H accomplishments.

LOIS BRITT MEMORIAL PORK INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by CME Group and the National Pork Indus-try Foundation, this scholarship provides 10 $2,500 scholarships to youth pursuing a career in the pork industry. Apply online by January 4, 2019 @ nppc.org/programs/scholarships

JOYCE BETZ SCHOLARSHIPS

Two scholarships honor the late Joyce Betz. Joyce was a 4-H club leader in Will County and her children are current 4-H club members.

A $500 TEACH OUTDOORS Scholarship will be awarded to a student who will be a freshman or sophomore in college or trade school dur-ing the 2019-2020 school year. Applicants must be a current high school or home school student. Applications are due January 1 and can be downloaded @ http://www.teachoutdoors.org/scholarship.html .

The $1,000 Joyce Betz Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a 4-H member who will be a freshman or sophomore in college or trade school during the 2019-2020 school year. Ap-plicants must be a current high school or home school student. Applications are due January 1 and can be downloaded @ http://www.teachoutdoors.org/scholarship.html .

Give to others this holiday The Illinois 4-H Foundation supports more than $600,000 worth of projects and programs each year. Every county benefits from these gifts. Has your club given back to the Foundation? As you support others in your community, consider supporting the work of YOUR 4-H Foundation. Giving is easy at https://4hfoundation.illinois.edu

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Running list of state 4-H events:

January 1 DEADLINE: TEACH OUTDOORS Scholarship

January 1 DEADLINE: Joyce Betz Memorial Scholarship

January 4 DEADLINE: Pork Industry Scholarship

January 15 DEADLINE: Program Assistants for Citizenship Washington Focus

January 26 & 27 Youth Livestock Superhero Conference, Decatur

February 23-24, 2019 Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference, Champaign

February 28 DEADLINE: World of 7 Billion Video Contest

March 1 DEADLINE 4-H Livestock Scholarship

March 1 DEADLINE: 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship

March 1 DEADLINE: Farm Credit Scholarship

March 1 DEADLINE: Farm Credit Community Service Grants

June 4 – 8 4-H Memorial Camp Week 1

June 8 – 15 Citizenship Washington Focus Trip to Washington DC

June 8 Illinois 4-H Public Speaking Contest (tentative)

June 9 – 13 4-H Memorial Camp Week 2

June 16 – 20 4-H Memorial Camp Week 3

June 17 Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging, Champaign

June 23 – 27 Illini Summer Academies

June 30 – July 4 4-H Memorial Camp Week 4

July 22 – 28 Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show, Springfield

August 9 – 12 General Projects at Illinois State Fair, Springfield

August 24 Illinois 4-H State Dog Show, Dixon

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University of Illinois • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in program and employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in a program, please contact your local Extension office.