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• 4-H Newsletter
  A newsletter for Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph and Williamson County 4-H members.
• Randolph County 4-H Connection
  Your monthly county 4-H newsletter

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Cathi Cowan
Program Coordinator, 4-H & Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
313 West Belmont Street
Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: 618-443-4364
FAX: 618-443-1922
cmcowan@illinois.edu

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4-H and other youth programs give kids a chance to develop life skills that will help them succeed in life. 4-H members explore projects that interest them, and they gain leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills. Schools can also request 4-H programs that help them meet state goals for learning. Check out these current programs:

• School Enrichment Programs
• Summer Recreation Program
• 4-H Club Membership
• Clinics and Workshops
• Education and Fun Days

4-H is ...

• learning by doing
• having fun
• helping others
• developing leadership skills
• belonging to a club

4-H is . . .

• participating in 6-12 meetings a year, where members learn how to conduct business meetings
• having the opportunity to teach a lesson to other club members
• participating in recreational activities, tours, trips and the fair with other members of their club
• serving communities
• having fun together

• 2012 4-H Day with the Cardinals
  Ticket order form
  
  
• 4-H Committees
  
  
• 4-H Conference Judging - Leaders/Parents
  
  
• 4-H Conference Judging - Member
  
  
• 4-H Events
  
  
• 4-H Fundraising Approval Form
  
  
• Collegiate 4-H
  Collegiate 4-H offers 4-H college students an experience after high school of volunteering with 4-H youth, serving their communities and growing as a young 4-H volunteer leader.
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Award Application
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Crop and Soils Record
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Foundation
  The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises private funds that are invested in Illinois 4-H programs, which provide meaningful positive development experiences for Illinois youth to develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Livestock Records (RA0102)
  
  
• Illinois Clover 2011-2012
  
  
• My 4-H Activities (for all ages)
  All 4-H members sumbitting project records must submit one of these forms with their project records.
  
  
• National 4-H
  
  
• National 4-H Council
  
  
• Planning for My 4-H Project Work (for ages 8-11)
  4-H members should complete one form for each different PROJECT AREA in which members have enrolled in projects. Age listed refers to member's 4-H age.
  
  
• Regional Office of Education
  
  
• VRKC Lessons (Volunteer Research Knowledge & Competency)
  Lessons for 4-H leaders on communications, organization, 4-H program management, educational design and delivery, positive youth development, and interpersonal skills