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September/October 2011
Recognition
Thanks for Helping on Sign-up Day
Special thanks to Kourtney Herren, MMO; Sarah Stewart, B&B; Tammy Brigel, RRR, Colleen Konop, Fairboard member; Anne Sears, LR; and Shelly Mroz, RKC's who supported staff at the entry tables on June 25.
4-H Records & Award Applications Due
4-H youth writing records for medals or blue awards must have them to their 4-H leaders by Sept. 14 and 4-H Leaders must turn in 4-H records and special award applications to the Extension office on or before the September 22 Leader's Meeting. Records judging will take place on September 27 and 29. If you would like to learn how to write records or help judge, let Kim Eisnaugle know and you can attend one of the sessions.
All submission of records and award applications must be approved, signed and processed through your 4-H club leader(s). Please complete your Lifetime and Project Summaries on line at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/kendall4h/2897.html. Click on Lifetime & Project Summaries, and save them to your computer.
Achievement Night is November 18
Mark your calendars for November 18 for our annual
4-H Achievement Night at the Plano High School, 704 W. Abe St, Plano. This celebration is set for 7:00 p.m. We will be honoring all those in 4-H who have completed their 4-H records and our 4-H volunteers.
2010-11 first year 4-H members will be receiving their first year member pins; youth graduating from the 4-H program will be honored; first time fair exhibitors for food/clothing; county records judging winners; special award winners; volunteer leaders and Jr. Leaders will also be acknowledged. Plan to attend to welcome in our newest members, say good-bye to our graduating members and congratulate our winning members. Please bring your friends and family too.
Nominations Needed for Great 4-H Volunteers to Represent Kendall
Tammy shown helping at "Spring at the Farm"
If anyone knows of a great 4-H volunteer and would want to nominate their 4-H Leader for Salute to Excellence, the deadline is September 26. Kim will have all the information needed to write up a nomination form. This year we are honoring Karol Bundy for her 4-H years of being a leader, her years as Fairboard member and Horse Superintendent. Tammy Brigel won the Salute to Excellence volunteer from the State of Illinois, after being the selected as a North East Region Volunteer.
Tammy Brigel is an eight year leader of the Renegades, Rebels, and Rogue 4-H club in Oswego. She is a dedicated and hard-working leader, promoting community service and educational activities to her 4-H club members. Tammy serves as a member of the Kendall County Horse Committee and the International Night Committee as well as a 4-H Federation leader. She provides ideas, supplies and equipment for horse activities.
Tammy's club is very active in most Kendall county events such as Achievement Night, Bowl-A-Thon, International Night, Pork Chop Dinner,
4-H Exchange, and her youth often serve as Holiday Workshop leaders. Her club also takes Passport to the World as a group project. Tammy encourages parents to get involved and many families volunteer to take responsibility for club activities thus teaching responsibility, planning, and mastery. Tammy is an excellent example of an effective 4-H leader.
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