Kendall County will be holding its second and final workshop on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Newark High School.. To pre-registrer by April 1 call the Extension office at 630-553-5823. This session is designed for youth age 9-18. Youth age eight and under must have parents certified through an adult training. For additional information on PQA contact the Extension office.

In order for an exhibit to be eligible for the 2004 Kendall County 4-H Show, youth must be enrolled in the appropriate project(s) by Thursday, April 1, 2004. Of course, youth may add or delete projects after that date, however, if a 4-H'er adds projects after April 1, the 4-H'er will not be able to enter those project exhibits in the 4-H portion of the 2004 Kendall County 4-H Show. If you have questions, contact the Extension Office.

Just a reminder that county projects will not be eligible for premiums at the Kendall County Fair & 4-H Show. The list of projects considered county only are:

• Candymaking Cake Decorating
• Models Collections
• Read- a- Book Flower Arranging
• Substance Abuse/Prevention
• Visual Arts – Skills Building

The 2004 Kendall County 4-H Show entries will be due at the Extension Office on Thursday, July 1. Entries will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entries will be accepted prior to July 1 during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). There will be NO exceptions to this due date. Please mark your calendars accordingly!

Any 4-H club or individual who wishes to submit a tape of a performance to be considered for the Illinois State Fair 4-H Performance Showcase may do so. Video tapes and the application forms are due to the Extension office no later than Monday, May 3, 2004. Acts may be almost anything (in good taste, of course). Puppet shows, mime, singing. Performance must be short, but will not be timed or eliminated from consideration because of length.

4-H members age 10 and above may enter as an individual, younger members may be on stage in a group (5 or more) entry. Parents/adults are allowed to accompany the act, but not be a part of it. Cloverbud members many not participate. Acts chosen at the State level will preform at the Illinois State Fair.

Would you like to learn how to do a good demonstration, learn more about the Public Presentation Contest, learn the difference between a talk and demonstration? Then this workshop is for you on March 8, 2004, 6:30 p.m. We will have a good time while leaning about talks, demonstrations and public speaking. Come and join us a the 4-H Office. To reserve a place at this workshop session call the 4-H office by noon on March 8.

The public presentation and food demonstration contest will be held Friday, June 4, 2004, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Any speech, demonstration, or food demonstration can be presented at this contest. Participants in this contest earn premiums and possible chances for state fair participation in this area. Remember: All participants in the Public Presentation Contest must be enrolled in the Public Presentation Project by April 1, 2004. All participants in the Foods Demonstration Contest must be enrolled in a Foods project by April 1, 2004.

As was mentioned in the last article 4-H'ers interested in Horticulture and Flower Arranging are encouraged to enter the Public Presentation Contest in the area of Horticulture Demonstration. Registration deadline for the Public Presentation Contest is May 21, 2004. If we do not have five (5) youth registered at that time, we will cancel the contest.

We welcome the following to the 4-H program of Kendall County and we wish them well in their 4-H experiences.

Circa Amicas
Ryan Russell

Countrybuds
Joshua Wetterich

The next 4-H parent/leader's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Topic for the meeting will be State Fair changes and what is happening in the foods and clothing area. Please contact Mary Ann if your club will not be represented at this meeting.

Are you a Jr. Leader in you 4-H Club? If so, this training is for you. At the training we will talk about your responsibilities , how to become a leader and more. Please mark your calendar for March 30 beginning at 6:30 at the 4-H Office. I hope that each club will send at least one of their Jr. Leaders to this training.

Please call the office by March 29 if you plan on attending the Jr. Leader Training on March 30.

Anyone (teen or adult) interested in teaching a workshop this summer should contact Linda Fitzgerald. Training is available and this is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience. Workshops are taught by the youth with Linda attending as a helper or if additional discipline is needed.

If you have an idea that can be taught to small groups of youngsters ages 8-15 in about an hour, contact Linda. If you want to instruct a class but you don't have an idea, she will help you come up with one. Any 4-H'er or leader that has a project area that they would like to see a workshop offered in should also contact Linda.

Even though it is only March we need to start planning these summer programs now. So please respond soon.

It is official! The Exchange for the next two years will be with Huntingdon County Pennsylvania. Huntingdon Co. is located in central PA about 30 miles south of Penn State. We will be hosting this summer and traveling in 2005. Our group consists of ten girls and five boys. Watch for ways you can assist this group in their fundraising efforts. Monies made help cover the costs when we host. The next meeting will be Monday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. (*Note date change)

The next Federation meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at the Extension office. After reports of the fundraising committee, we will play some of our favorite games to celebrate the great Bowl-a-thon that was held on February 15.

• Come and Have Pizza with the 4-H families of Kendall County on March 29 at the Pizza Hut in Yorkville. Details on the "Fun"draiser night sheet are attached to this Newsletter.
• Do you shop at Jewel? If so, then plan your shopping trips around the dates of April 5, April 6 or April 7. On these dates the 4-H Federation will receive a percentage of the cost of your purchases. The Federation members have included two slips. One for you to use on one of these dates and the other for a friend. If you need more slips please tell the 4-H office or a 4-H Federation member. Note: the slips can be used in any Jewel store.

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/kendall/

Have you checked out this website recently? Available for download are:

• Enrollment Forms
• Code of Conduct
• Horse Ownership/Lease Forms
• Goal Sheets
• 4-H Newsletter (updated usually a week or so after it is mailed to 4-H'ers)

Also, links to the Illinois State Fair and Quality Assurance and Ethics sites.

It is March already! Will it come in like a lion or a lamb? With the snow now disappearing I hope it comes in as a lamb this year.

After talking to several 4-H Clubs and 4-H members at various functions, I have discovered that not many 4-H projects have been worked on. Do not forget to work on your 4-H projects, there are only five months until the fair and much work to be done. At the New Family Orientation I challenged the new 4-H members to work on one activity from each of their project books within the next two weeks, now I would like to challenge you to do the same. I would welcome every 4-H member to take my challenge. After completing the challenge call the office to tell me what activities you did. I would also like you to tell your club members about what you have learned while doing the activities. Do You Take My Challenge?

As you do those activates in your project books remember to also keep good records of what you have done. Did you attend a workshop? Have you received an award in 4-H, school, church and other organization? Were you on a committee at your 4-H club or at school? Have you done a Community Service project in 4-H, school or on your own? Did you participate in the Bowl-a Thon on February 15? (This is Community Service.) It is my suggestion that you get a notebook of some type to write down as much information as possible. Keep this notebook in a safe place where you and your family all know where it is. The more you write down now, the easier it will be to do those records in August and September.

Check out this newsletter for information about upcoming 4-H events and the 4-H show beginning July 28.

Mary Ann Petersen
Unit Educator-Youth Development
Kendall County

Remember to wear green on St Patrick's Day for everyone is Irish on March 17!

On Sunday, April 25, 2004, 4-H Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see will be hosting an open house from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. rain or shine. Here's your chance to see Camp Shaw first hand before you register.

(Registrations will be taken for camp on that day.) Camp is so beautiful in early spring that we know you will immediately fall in love with it. Hike the trails, check out all the new work in the cabins and have some refreshments in the dining hall. The staff looks forward to your visit, rain or shine. For more information about Camp Shaw phone 815-933-3011 or Email: campshaw@keynet.net

Attached to this newsletter is a camp shaw information and registration form. If you are interested in attending Camp Shaw don't forget to get your registration in early to receive the early bird discount price. Remember, you do not need to be a 4-H member to attend Camp Shaw. If you need a camp flyer for a friend you can contact the Extension office and one will be sent to them.

This event is designed for your sixth grade – high school students to showcase the many careers in the Natural Resources area. It will be held on Friday, May 21 – 22 at Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see. This event is open to all sixth grade through high school age youth. Flyer and registration form is attached to this newsletter. If you have questions please contact Mary Ann at the 4-H Office.

Wonderwise Daycamp focuses on science careers and will cover the topics of Sea Otter Biologist, Urban Ecologist, Vet Detective, and Space Geologist. Each camper will experience each activity area in a rotation format via hands-on activity stations. The date of the Daycamp is May 15, 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. This daycamp is provided by the Extension youth staff members of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and McHenry Counties. The event will be held at St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles. Within this newsletter is a copy of a flyer and information on registering for the Wonderwise Daycamp. Registration is due by April 15.

At the time of publishing this newsletter the results of the donations are not final from the 2004 4-H Charity Bowl-a-Thon. Watch the April newsletter for this information. We do, however, know who had the top scores in the county. Of the 93 4-H members who bowled, 28 of them had scores of 200 or more. Good Job 4-H'ers!

4-H'ers Name	Score	Club
John Schnitz	276	MMO
Zack Richards	253	KCCK
Cassidy Hamman	249	MMO
Ashley Larson	246	LTC
Marcus Schulz	237	CWK
Dylan Sutcliff	235	FV
Jenny Marsh	233	LR
Kurt Bomba	227	KCCK
Jared Nelson	227	SCTB
Josh Richards	224	KCCK
Eleanor St. John	221	OBK
Ryne Lippold	221	SCTB
Daniel Steininger	219	MMO
Kelly Schulz	218	CWK
Rachel Herrick	216	RKC
Danielle Spreeman	215	RRR
Catie Olson	214	MMO
Sean Nadeau	213	LR
Katie Benson	211	LR
Courtney Gunneson	210	RRR
Nicole Clausel	209	KCCK
Wyatt Williamson	206	LTC
Courtney Shaefer	204	SCTB
Karen Steininger	202	MMO
Taylor Leahy	201	RRR
Ellie Ligens	201	SCTB
Meggie Olson	200	PCK
Amy Smith	200	SCTB

Do not forget to collect your pledge monies and to thank those who donated to this event. All checks are made payable to the Kendall County 4-H Federation. It is suggested that each 4-H'er have at least $10 in sponsorship monies. Sponsorship money is to be turned in to your club leader by March 5.

Thank you for your participation in this Community Service Project and don't forget to put it in your 4-H records.

1st Farm Credit Services
They provide up to 23 individual $750 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into an agriculture or ag-related curriculum at a university, college or community college. To be eligible students must either reside or attend high school within 1st Farm Credit Services' service territory. Return completed application, (available at the Extension office) write an essay, provide high school transcripts, and a recent photo to a local 1st Farm Credit Services office, or mail directly to 1st Farm Credit Services Scholarship Program. Applications must be received no later than April 2, 2004.

Kendall County Association for Home and Community Education Scholarship
Kendall County HCE is offering a scholarship in the amount of $200 to any graduating high school senior (male or female) residing in Kendall County who will be continuing their education in Home Economics or a Home Economics related career. This could include food service, interior decoration, nutrition, child care or any related fields that would help service or educate the family or community.

Each applicant must complete a scholarship application (applications available from your 4-H leader or Extension office). Application deadline is April 16, 2004.

Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship
This scholarship is given by the Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka's office.

The scholarship has the following criteria:

1. Must be a high school senior during the
   2003-04 school year.
2. Must be a resident of Illinois.
3. At least a 2.5 GPA during senior year.
4. Must be accepted for enrollment at an accredited college, university or community college within the State of Illinois by May 15 of each calendar year.
5. Academic major must be agriculture related.
6. A typed essay (minimum 250 words) identifying the reason(s) you want to pursue a career in agriculture or an agriculture related field.
7. Character (2 letters of reference).
8. Potential to make a significant contribution to society demonstrated by extracurricular activities (i.e. local 4-H, FFA, employment history, community, awards)
9. Goals and future plans.

This year five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Completed applications must be postmarked on or before April 16, 2004. For an application form contact the Extension office or the state Treasurer website at www.state.il.us/treas.

A complete list of rules and guidelines, and applications for each of the following scholarships are available at the Extension office. Applications for the scholarships are due Thursday, July 1, 2004 to the Extension office and will be awarded at the 4-H Achievement Night.

Percy and Evelyn Rebhorn Memorial Scholarship
Recipients must be currently in college or a 2004 high school graduate planning to attend college, and be a past or present 4-H'er, and have completed at least one agriculture project. The scholarship is a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $250.

Johanna Vandermeer Memorial Home Economics Scholarship
Recipient must be currently in college or a 2004 high school graduate planning to attend college, and pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in a home economics related field. (Related fields include but not exclusive to: nutrition, fashion merchandising, fashion design, interior design, child development.) For a complete list of home economics related careers, contact the Extension office. There are a wide variety of careers that encompass this area. The scholarship is a minimum of $100.

Kendall County Foundation Scholarship
The recipient must be a first year college student or 2004 high school graduate planning to enter college or trade school the following school year. The recipient must be at least a five year 4-H member, past or present. The scholarship is a maximum of $500.

On Tuesday, April 27, 4-H members from across the state will participate in "4-H Legislative Connection." The purpose of this day is to educate state government officials about the Illinois 4-H program and to give 4-H members a firsthand look at the Illinois State Government at work. 4-H members who received a superior award at the state fair in 2003 were invited to participate in this day long event. This year 4-H members who are President of their 4-H Club for the first time were invited to a special Presidents session. Best wishes to those who plan on attending, please let the 4-H office know that your family is attending so that your can get recognition in the April Newsletter.

Start your summer off right! Come to the 2004 Illinois 4-H Leadership Convention. Here, you will learn more about leadership through workshops, community service, speakers, entertainment, and, of course, FUN! All teens ages 14-18 years old (by September 1, 2004) are invited and the convention is not limited to only 4-H members. So make sure you bring along a friend! From the workshops to the Celebration Banquet to the new Talent Show, this weekend is jam packed with learning, fun, and new friends. The convention kicks off Friday, June 25 and ends on Sunday, June 27. It will be held in Champaign at the Chancellor Hotel. The registration fee is $150, which includes your hotel, four meals and programming materials. (4-H members may be able to get scholarships!) Don't miss this chance to meet new friends, and learn new skills that you can bring back to your club and community. Contact the Extension office today for more information about registration and scholarship applications!