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• Share your 4-H or Extension Story!
  Register by June 30, 2013
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  Register by July 3, 2013
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  Register by July 20, 2013

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• Inside 4-H Looking Out Blog
  What's Happening with 4-H in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark Counties
• Get Up and Move!
  4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
• Illinois Leader
  Leader news from the State 4-H Office.

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• 2012 Mercer County 4-H Fair

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Contact Us

Cheryl Geitner
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
321 W 2nd Avenue
Milan, IL 61264
Phone: 309-756-9978
FAX: 309-756-9987
cgeitner@illinois.edu

Tracy Fowler-Pestle
Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development, Mercer
University of Illinois Extension
2106 SE Third Street
Aledo, IL 61231
Phone: 309-582-5106
FAX: 309-582-7338
fowlerpe@illinois.edu

What if. . . you could make your dreams come true?

4-H is a "real-life experience. Develop skills and learn to make decisions similar to those that will be important in your life.

It's for you! Programs and projects can be tailored to fit you, your home, and your community.

4-H is about decision-making. You take responsibility for your own actions, learn to think for yourself, and explore choices.

It is part of your community. Your become involved where you live. You learn citizenship and leadership skills by taking responsibility in your community.

4-H believes in "learning by doing." You complete a project then think about what you learned and how to use the knowledge.

What if. . . you made 4-H the next step?

The new 4-H year begins September 1 and now is the time to join! Youth must be 8 years of age by September 1 or in the third grade and not yet turned 19 by September 1 to join.There are many clubs to join or if you are interested in starting a new club, please contact us!

• 2012-2013 Illinois Clover
  
  
• Feeding and Growing Our Communities
  Grant Application
  
  
• Feeding and Growing Our Communities Overview
  
  
• Helpful Hints for Secretaries
  
  
• Helpful Hints for Treasurers
  
  
• Mercer County 4-H Club information
  Community club leaders, meeting dates, times, locations, etc.
  
  
• Mercer County 4-H Helps Tornado Victims
  
  
• Mercer County 4-H SPIN Clubs
  New Special Interest Clubs in Fishing and Goats are starting soon!
  
  
• Project Curriculum Support
  Click here to find great links that provide information about 4-H projects.
  
  
• Radon Poster Contest 2013
  
  
• Secretary Book 2012
  
  
• Treasurer Book 2012