August-September issue of the Illinois Leader

My 4-H Project Records & Standards of Excellence & Achievement Forms

All 4-H members are asked to achieve the Standards of Excellence for their age group. One of those standards includes completing a 4-H record. Forms are available for download here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/4hexcellence/719.html

4-H Club Leaders may ask for these forms to be turned in to them before August 31. The above forms do NOT come to the Extension office. They have a form that must be completed by August 31 to turn into the office stating if 4-Hers have achieved their Standards of Excellence.

Illinois 4-H Award Application – Due August 31

4-Hers who are ages 12+ are recommended to complete this application in addition to the My 4-H Project Records and Standards of Excellence & Achievement forms. This form can be downloaded here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/15017.pdf Remember: It must be signed by a 4-H Leader, Parent and 4-Her before turning in to the Extension Office on or before August 31.

Mosbacher 4-H Educational Scholarship – Application on or before due August 31

The Mosbacher Scholarship provides approximately $1,000 to $1,500 selected current 4-Hers who have completed high school and will attend an accredited college/university or technical school this fall. The award recognizes 4-H activities, citizenship, leadership, and community involvement. The scholarship was created in 1971 to recognize Eugene Mosbacher's twenty-fifth anniversary as McLean County Agricultural Extension Adviser. The Mosbacher 4-H Educational Fund provides the scholarship which has been awarded to over 100 4-H'ers in 40 years.

Application can be downloaded here: http://tiny.cc/mosbacher

Holder Scholarship – Application due on or before August 31

The George E. Holder Scholarship is available to past and present 4-H members from McLean County who are entering their second year in the College of ACES at the University of Illinois. Mr. Holder (Class of 1927), a McLean County native and farmer, began his family farming business in the late 1930s and remained active in the operation until his death in 2000 at the age of 95. To date, seven $1,200 scholarships have been awarded by the Elizabeth Davis Holder Foundation held at the University of Illinois Foundation. Application can be downloaded here: http://tiny.cc/holder

HELP NEEDED!!! 4-H Records Judging – September 6-7 – Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of at least 15-20 adults to assist with records judging. It is important that you judge areas that you have not helped 4-H members with their records. Times for judging are Tuesday, September 7 from 4:30-8 pm and Wednesday, September 7, from 8:30-5 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please register online and let us know what areas you CAN judge and what areas you CANNOT or have no interest in judging. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!! Register online here: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=5796

Shooting Sports – Air Rifle – Level 2, September 10

Register now for the September 10, 4-H Air Rifle-Level 2, offered by state certified 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle Instructors. The Class will offer two time choices that day: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Registrations will be taken through September 9th. Register online: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=5808

Sew Special – October 1, Peoria

Mark October 1, 2011 on your calendar. Come to Sew Special at PARC, 1913 Townline Road, Peoria, Illinois, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration deadline is September 24. Cost for the entire day is $50 for American Sewing Guild members, $35 for students, and $60 for non-members. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and the State of Illinois Make It With Wool Style Show. Make It With Wool winners advance to the national level.

Contact Gisela Schuman at (309) 245-4884 or gschuman93@gmail.com for information regarding Sew Special or membership in the American Sewing Guild. For flier click here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/39978.pdf

National Youth Science Day, October 5

As part of the 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative, National 4-H Council, with support from Toyota, is proud to announce that we will award $10,000 in Innovation Awards to state and local 4-H programs that hold NYSD events promoting creativity, community action and promotional visibility for 4-H.

INNOVATION AWARDS CATEGORIES

Every participating state and county 4-H program is eligible for one of the following three awards:

Creativity Award ($4,000)

This award will recognize the NYSD event that offers the best creative or localized interpretation of the 2011 National Science Experiment, Wired for Wind. This award will recognize an event that offers the best opportunity to build upon knowledge discovered in the Wired for Wind experiment by including hands-on, highly visual components for examination of the potential of wind power to serve as a viable renewable energy resource. This may also include specialized exploration of renewable energy opportunities based on your location.

Revolution of Responsibility Award ($3,000)

This award will recognize events that offer an opportunity to have true community impact through service projects, events, or other creative challenges. We invite youth and their adult facilitators to use the 2011 NYSD theme of "renewable energy technologies" to create dialogue and inspire a movement in their communities for positive and sustainable change.

Promotion & Media Outreach Award ($3,000)

The 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative serves to demonstrate the Cooperative Extension system's innovative science programming opportunities and research. This award will recognize the best effort to enhance the visibility and presence of a 4-H NYSD event or the 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative, in local or national media (print, web, radio or television).

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION

The contest is open to all state and local 4-H programs that hold a 4-H National Youth Science Day event. Only events occurring between July 1, 2011, and Oct. 31, 2011, are eligible to participate.

The 4-H National Youth Science Day website will begin accepting post-event submissions in early August when the event reporting page opens.

For more information on how to submit your event for consideration, please visit our eligibility and submission page on the NYSD website.

Camp Whitetail – October 22-23 @ 4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello

Camp Whitetail is a weekend camp program designed to develop and practice skills useful to outdoor sportsman of Illinois. The program scheduled for October 22-23, 2011 is set up to accommodate families, or adult/child "teams". Participants will learn safe firearm handling, archery, tree stand safety, wildlife identification, first aid, and game care. The fee is $49 per person which covers all expenses including lodging and meals. To register or obtain further information about Camp Whitetail, call 4-H Memorial Camp at 217/762-2741 or email Curt Sinclair at sinclair@illinois.edu. Click here for the link: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/39828.pdf

Shooting Sports Instructor Training - October 28-30, Memorial 4-H Camp, Monticello

Save the date!! Registration materials will be available following State Fair.

2011 4-H National Youth Science Day – October 5

The 2011 National Science Experiment Wired for Wind, was developed in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and is designed to engage youth in the engineering design process of renewable energy technologies. In this year's experiment, youth will design and build their own wind turbines, play with blade pitch variables, and map a potential wind farm site in their own state. What a great science activity with all of the turbines in McLean County!!

Downloadable Resources Online
You can find everything you need to participate in 4-H National Youth Science Day at the newly updated www.4-H.org/NYSD. The site provides all the necessary tools for you to plan an exciting science event in your community!

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Over the past 15 years, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have become the country's largest and most prestigious recognition program for middle level and high school youth (in grades 5-12) who volunteer in their communities. Students have until November 1 to apply online through: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14830 After submitting their applications electronically, students must also send their applications to their school principal (either electronically or by hand). Their principal will then select the school's top applicant(s) and certify that application online at www.applyists.net.

2011 North Central Region Volunteer e-Forum – Save the dates!

The e-forum will be held for the first time ever on November 7, 17, and 22, 2011. Each evening there will be a two hour session from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. CST. There will be a different theme for each evening: Positive Youth Development (Nov. 7), 4-H Program Management (Nov. 17), and New & Emerging Curriculum (Nov. 22). There will be 3 topics offered each evening. All 4-H leaders from across the North Central states will be invited to participate. Stay tuned for more information.

Save the dates:

October 22 – Speaking for Illinois 4-H, Knox Co. Extension Office, Galesburg

November 5 – Speaking for Illinois 4-H, Effingham Co. Extension Office, Effingham

January 28 – 4-H Learn & Fun Day @ HCC

February 18 – SIT – Students Involved in Technology Conference

March 3 – 4-H Technology Academy

Club Fundraising Idea

The owner is a former Indiana 4-Her: Send the kids back to school in style! Add a magnet to any of our Mini Bauble® Boards for display in a locker. Kids would love to have one for their school pins and homework reminders. Add their name to make it even more special! Makes a great gift for teachers, too - they can display them on their filing cabinets or on their desk with our optional desk stands.Are you interested in raising funds for your organization or special interest? We have a few options designed to help you do that. You can select from our collection of boards to find one that suits you or we can work with you to create something special. We're already working with several 4-H Clubs that are earning money from selling the 4-H Bauble® Board. Contact us for more details on our fundraising options!

Community Service Showcase

Care Packages for Soldiers – HCE needs items!

Leatha Poshard HCE Member sends care packages month to troops overseas. Her supply of items is nearly gone. Please ask your 4-Hers to collect these items: Peanut Butter, Crackers, Pop Tarts, Power Bars, Nuts/raisins, Dried fruits and canned fruit, Jello snack packs/ Puddings, Ramen Noodles, Snack cakes. Instant oatmeal/Individual cereals, Tuna in a pouch/ Chicken in a can, Jerky, Hard candy (no chocolate for summer), Powdered individual drinks, (coffee tea, fruit drinks), Batteries, Phone cards (AT&T is a good one), Disposable Cameras, Flip flops, Socks Black, Writing paper, envelopes & pens, Playing cards, Frisbees, Squirt Guns, Travel size Kleenex, shampoo, shower soap, Sanitizers, lotion, Mouthwash, Sunscreen, Tooth Brush, Paste, Dental floss, Eye drops, Chapstick, Aspirin/Tylenol, Small packages Clorox wipes, Glade stick ups. Please take them to the Extension Office 402 N. Hershey, Bloomington. If you need more information please call Leatha 309-452-9164. Thanks to everyone who has participated in this project.

Illinois 4-H State Fair Online

• Check out the McLean County & other entries for the IL 4-H State Fair Online: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/4hstatefaironline/
• In case you have not yet "Liked" the Illinois 4-H Facebook page, you may not have been aware that we had two ACES Ag Communications interns working with us at the Illinois State Fair, Claire Benjamin (Former McLean County 4-Her) and Whitney Lynch. One of their responsibilities was to work on daily videos of exhibitors and put together viewing videos for the general public that we could show during the fair and afterwards. They also worked to set up a Illinois State Fair 4-H Video page on You-Tube and the daily videos are also posted for the "world" to watch. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/nii781. There are several McLean County 4-Hers and alumni featured – including Cade Hinshaw of Hudson Ag 4-H!!

HELP NEEDED!!! 10 4-H Bakers Needed – August 30, 4-H Leader Celebration

We have had two 4-Hers already commit to baking some desserts for the 4-H Leader Celebration! I am in need of about 10 more 4-Hers who are willing to bake a dozen cookies or make a pan of brownies. Simple desserts will do, as long as they are HOME MADE. Join in this fun way to thank our 4-H leaders by serving them one of your hand made desserts on August 30 at 6:30 pm for the 4-H Leader Celebration. I need a few more bakers – let me know by August 24 if you are interested. techamb@illinois.edu

HELP NEEDED!!! 4-H New Year Packet Assembly

We are in need of a few good 4-Hers, parents or leaders to assist with New 4-H Year Packet assembly. Last year 4-H Leaders from The Best of All 4-H Club helped and it was greatly appreciated!! The dates for assembly are flexible between 3-5 pm August 22-25. We need people to count out Clovers and Folders and stuff them in to bags for 4-H Club leaders to pick up at the 4-H Leader Celebration. Email techamb@illinois.edu if you are interested to set up a time to help.

My 4-H Project Records & Standards of Excellence & Achievement Forms

All 4-H members are asked to achieve the Standards of Excellence for their age group. One of those standards includes completing a 4-H record. Forms are available for download here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/4hexcellence/719.html

4-H Club Leaders may ask for these forms to be turned in to them before August 31. The above forms do NOT come to the Extension office. They have a form that must be completed by August 31 to turn into the office stating if 4-Hers have achieved their Standards of Excellence.

Illinois 4-H Award Application – Due August 31

4-Hers who are ages 12+ are recommended to complete this application in addition to the My 4-H Project Records and Standards of Excellence & Achievement forms. This form can be downloaded here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/15017.pdf Remember: It must be signed by a 4-H Leader, Parent and 4-Her before turning in to the Extension Office on or before August 31.

Mosbacher 4-H Educational Scholarship – Application on or before due August 31

The Mosbacher Scholarship provides approximately $1,000 to $1,500 selected current 4-Hers who have completed high school and will attend an accredited college/university or technical school this fall. The award recognizes 4-H activities, citizenship, leadership, and community involvement. The scholarship was created in 1971 to recognize Eugene Mosbacher's twenty-fifth anniversary as McLean County Agricultural Extension Adviser. The Mosbacher 4-H Educational Fund provides the scholarship which has been awarded to over 100 4-H'ers in 40 years.

Application can be downloaded here: http://tiny.cc/mosbacher

Holder Scholarship – Application due on or before August 31

The George E. Holder Scholarship is available to past and present 4-H members from McLean County who are entering their second year in the College of ACES at the University of Illinois. Mr. Holder (Class of 1927), a McLean County native and farmer, began his family farming business in the late 1930s and remained active in the operation until his death in 2000 at the age of 95. To date, seven $1,200 scholarships have been awarded by the Elizabeth Davis Holder Foundation held at the University of Illinois Foundation. Application can be downloaded here: http://tiny.cc/holder

HELP NEEDED!!! 4-H Records Judging – September 6-7 – Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of at least 15-20 adults to assist with records judging. It is important that you judge areas that you have not helped 4-H members with their records. Times for judging are Tuesday, September 7 from 4:30-8 pm and Wednesday, September 7, from 8:30-5 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please register online and let us know what areas you CAN judge and what areas you CANNOT or have no interest in judging. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!! Register online here: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=5796

Shooting Sports – Air Rifle – Level 2, September 10

Register now for the September 10, 4-H Air Rifle-Level 2, offered by state certified 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle Instructors. The Class will offer two time choices that day: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Registrations will be taken through September 9th. Register online: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=5808

Sew Special – October 1, Peoria

Mark October 1, 2011 on your calendar. Come to Sew Special at PARC, 1913 Townline Road, Peoria, Illinois, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration deadline is September 24. Cost for the entire day is $50 for American Sewing Guild members, $35 for students, and $60 for non-members. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and the State of Illinois Make It With Wool Style Show. Make It With Wool winners advance to the national level.

Contact Gisela Schuman at (309) 245-4884 or gschuman93@gmail.com for information regarding Sew Special or membership in the American Sewing Guild. For flier click here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/39978.pdf

National Youth Science Day, October 5

As part of the 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative, National 4-H Council, with support from Toyota, is proud to announce that we will award $10,000 in Innovation Awards to state and local 4-H programs that hold NYSD events promoting creativity, community action and promotional visibility for 4-H.

INNOVATION AWARDS CATEGORIES

Every participating state and county 4-H program is eligible for one of the following three awards:

Creativity Award ($4,000)

This award will recognize the NYSD event that offers the best creative or localized interpretation of the 2011 National Science Experiment, Wired for Wind. This award will recognize an event that offers the best opportunity to build upon knowledge discovered in the Wired for Wind experiment by including hands-on, highly visual components for examination of the potential of wind power to serve as a viable renewable energy resource. This may also include specialized exploration of renewable energy opportunities based on your location.

Revolution of Responsibility Award ($3,000)

This award will recognize events that offer an opportunity to have true community impact through service projects, events, or other creative challenges. We invite youth and their adult facilitators to use the 2011 NYSD theme of "renewable energy technologies" to create dialogue and inspire a movement in their communities for positive and sustainable change.

Promotion & Media Outreach Award ($3,000)

The 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative serves to demonstrate the Cooperative Extension system's innovative science programming opportunities and research. This award will recognize the best effort to enhance the visibility and presence of a 4-H NYSD event or the 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative, in local or national media (print, web, radio or television).

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION

The contest is open to all state and local 4-H programs that hold a 4-H National Youth Science Day event. Only events occurring between July 1, 2011, and Oct. 31, 2011, are eligible to participate.

The 4-H National Youth Science Day website will begin accepting post-event submissions in early August when the event reporting page opens.

For more information on how to submit your event for consideration, please visit our eligibility and submission page on the NYSD website.

Camp Whitetail – October 22-23 @ 4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello

Camp Whitetail is a weekend camp program designed to develop and practice skills useful to outdoor sportsman of Illinois. The program scheduled for October 22-23, 2011 is set up to accommodate families, or adult/child "teams". Participants will learn safe firearm handling, archery, tree stand safety, wildlife identification, first aid, and game care. The fee is $49 per person which covers all expenses including lodging and meals. To register or obtain further information about Camp Whitetail, call 4-H Memorial Camp at 217/762-2741 or email Curt Sinclair at sinclair@illinois.edu. Click here for the link: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/39828.pdf

Shooting Sports Instructor Training - October 28-30, Memorial 4-H Camp, Monticello

Save the date!! Registration materials will be available following State Fair.

2011 4-H National Youth Science Day – October 5

The 2011 National Science Experiment Wired for Wind, was developed in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and is designed to engage youth in the engineering design process of renewable energy technologies. In this year's experiment, youth will design and build their own wind turbines, play with blade pitch variables, and map a potential wind farm site in their own state. What a great science activity with all of the turbines in McLean County!!

Downloadable Resources Online
You can find everything you need to participate in 4-H National Youth Science Day at the newly updated www.4-H.org/NYSD. The site provides all the necessary tools for you to plan an exciting science event in your community!

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Over the past 15 years, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have become the country's largest and most prestigious recognition program for middle level and high school youth (in grades 5-12) who volunteer in their communities. Students have until November 1 to apply online through: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14830 After submitting their applications electronically, students must also send their applications to their school principal (either electronically or by hand). Their principal will then select the school's top applicant(s) and certify that application online at www.applyists.net.

2011 North Central Region Volunteer e-Forum – Save the dates!

The e-forum will be held for the first time ever on November 7, 17, and 22, 2011. Each evening there will be a two hour session from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. CST. There will be a different theme for each evening: Positive Youth Development (Nov. 7), 4-H Program Management (Nov. 17), and New & Emerging Curriculum (Nov. 22). There will be 3 topics offered each evening. All 4-H leaders from across the North Central states will be invited to participate. Stay tuned for more information.

Save the dates:

• October 22 – Speaking for Illinois 4-H, Knox Co. Extension Office, Galesburg
• November 5 – Speaking for Illinois 4-H, Effingham Co. Extension Office, Effingham
• January 28 – 4-H Learn & Fun Day @ HCC
• February 18 – SIT – Students Involved in Technology Conference
• March 3 – 4-H Technology Academy

Club Fundraising Idea

The owner is a former Indiana 4-Her: Send the kids back to school in style! Add a magnet to any of our Mini Bauble® Boards for display in a locker. Kids would love to have one for their school pins and homework reminders. Add their name to make it even more special! Makes a great gift for teachers, too - they can display them on their filing cabinets or on their desk with our optional desk stands.Are you interested in raising funds for your organization or special interest? We have a few options designed to help you do that. You can select from our collection of boards to find one that suits you or we can work with you to create something special. We're already working with several 4-H Clubs that are earning money from selling the 4-H Bauble® Board. Contact us for more details on our fundraising options!

Community Service Showcase

Care Packages for Soldiers – HCE needs items!

Leatha Poshard HCE Member sends care packages month to troops overseas. Her supply of items is nearly gone. Please ask your 4-Hers to collect these items: Peanut Butter, Crackers, Pop Tarts, Power Bars, Nuts/raisins, Dried fruits and canned fruit, Jello snack packs/ Puddings, Ramen Noodles, Snack cakes. Instant oatmeal/Individual cereals, Tuna in a pouch/ Chicken in a can, Jerky, Hard candy (no chocolate for summer), Powdered individual drinks, (coffee tea, fruit drinks), Batteries, Phone cards (AT&T is a good one), Disposable Cameras, Flip flops, Socks Black, Writing paper, envelopes & pens, Playing cards, Frisbees, Squirt Guns, Travel size Kleenex, shampoo, shower soap, Sanitizers, lotion, Mouthwash, Sunscreen, Tooth Brush, Paste, Dental floss, Eye drops, Chapstick, Aspirin/Tylenol, Small packages Clorox wipes, Glade stick ups. Please take them to the Extension Office 402 N. Hershey, Bloomington. If you need more information please call Leatha 309-452-9164. Thanks to everyone who has participated in this project.

August-September issue of the Illinois Leader

State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest – August 20, 2011

The State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Illinois State Fair. The judging time will be 10:10 a.m. at the Livestock Center located on the state fairgrounds. Registration will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Livestock Center (open show ring). Registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The contest will begin at 10:10 a.m. We will judge 6 classes of cows and/or heifers. Interested members need to have a signed registration form by an Extension Staff member to participate. Contact techamb@illinois.edu for the registration card.

Illinois 4-H State Fair Online

• Check out the McLean County & other entries for the IL 4-H State Fair Online: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/4hstatefaironline/

HELP NEEDED!!! 10 4-H Bakers Needed – August 30, 4-H Leader Celebration

We have had two 4-Hers already commit to baking some desserts for the 4-H Leader Celebration! I am in need of about 10 more 4-Hers who are willing to bake a dozen cookies or make a pan of brownies. Simple desserts will do, as long as they are HOME MADE. Join in this fun way to thank our 4-H leaders by serving them one of your hand made desserts on August 30 at 6:30 pm for the 4-H Leader Celebration. The first 10 4-Hers to email me telling me what they are making by August 24 will be able to participate. techamb@illinois.edu

HELP NEEDED!!! 4-H New Year Packet Assembly

We are in need of a few good 4-Hers, parents or leaders to assist with New 4-H Year Packet assembly. Last year 4-H Leaders from The Best of All 4-H Club helped and it was greatly appreciated!! The dates for assembly are flexible between 3-5 pm August 22-25. We need people to count out Clovers and Folders and stuff them in to bags for 4-H Club leaders to pick up at the 4-H Leader Celebration. Email techamb@illinois.edu if you are interested to set up a time to help.

My 4-H Project Records & Standards of Excellence & Achievement Forms

All 4-H members are asked to achieve the Standards of Excellence for their age group. One of those standards includes completing a 4-H record. Forms are available for download here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/4hexcellence/719.html

4-H Club Leaders may ask for these forms to be turned in to them before August 31. The above forms do NOT come to the Extension office. They have a form that must be completed by August 31 to turn into the office stating if 4-Hers have achieved their Standards of Excellence.

Illinois 4-H Award Application – Due August 31

4-Hers who are ages 12+ are recommended to complete this application in addition to the My 4-H Project Records and Standards of Excellence & Achievement forms. This form can be downloaded here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/15017.pdf Remember: It must be signed by a 4-H Leader, Parent and 4-Her before turning in to the Extension Office on or before August 31.

Mosbacher 4-H Educational Scholarship – Application on or before due August 31

The Mosbacher Scholarship provides approximately $1,000 to $1,500 selected current 4-Hers who have completed high school and will attend an accredited college/university or technical school this fall. The award recognizes 4-H activities, citizenship, leadership, and community involvement. The scholarship was created in 1971 to recognize Eugene Mosbacher's twenty-fifth anniversary as McLean County Agricultural Extension Adviser. The Mosbacher 4-H Educational Fund provides the scholarship which has been awarded to over 100 4-H'ers in 40 years.

Application can be downloaded here: http://tiny.cc/mosbacher

Holder Scholarship – Application due on or before August 31

The George E. Holder Scholarship is available to past and present 4-H members from McLean County who are entering their second year in the College of ACES at the University of Illinois. Mr. Holder (Class of 1927), a McLean County native and farmer, began his family farming business in the late 1930s and remained active in the operation until his death in 2000 at the age of 95. To date, seven $1,200 scholarships have been awarded by the Elizabeth Davis Holder Foundation held at the University of Illinois Foundation. Application can be downloaded here: http://tiny.cc/holder

4-H Records Judging – September 6-7 – Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of at least 15-20 adults to assist with records judging. It is important that you judge areas that you have not helped 4-H members with their records. Times for judging are Tuesday, September 7 from 4:30-8 pm and Wednesday, September 7, from 8:30-5 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please register online and let us know what areas you CAN judge and what areas you CANNOT or have no interest in judging. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!! Register online here:

Sew Special – October 1, Peoria

Mark October 1, 2011 on your calendar. Come to Sew Special at PARC, 1913 Townline Road, Peoria, Illinois, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration deadline is September 24. Cost for the entire day is $50 for American Sewing Guild members, $35 for students, and $60 for non-members. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and the State of Illinois Make It With Wool Style Show. Make It With Wool winners advance to the national level.

Contact Gisela Schuman at (309) 245-4884 or gschuman93@gmail.com for information regarding Sew Special or membership in the American Sewing Guild. For flier click here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/39978.pdf

National Youth Science Day, October 5

As part of the 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative, National 4-H Council, with support from Toyota, is proud to announce that we will award $10,000 in Innovation Awards to state and local 4-H programs that hold NYSD events promoting creativity, community action and promotional visibility for 4-H.

INNOVATION AWARDS CATEGORIES

Every participating state and county 4-H program is eligible for one of the following three awards:

• Creativity Award ($4,000)
• This award will recognize the NYSD event that offers the best creative or localized interpretation of the 2011 National Science Experiment, Wired for Wind. This award will recognize an event that offers the best opportunity to build upon knowledge discovered in the Wired for Wind experiment by including hands-on, highly visual components for examination of the potential of wind power to serve as a viable renewable energy resource. This may also include specialized exploration of renewable energy opportunities based on your location.
• Revolution of Responsibility Award ($3,000)
• This award will recognize events that offer an opportunity to have true community impact through service projects, events, or other creative challenges. We invite youth and their adult facilitators to use the 2011 NYSD theme of "renewable energy technologies" to create dialogue and inspire a movement in their communities for positive and sustainable change.
• Promotion & Media Outreach Award ($3,000)
• The 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative serves to demonstrate the Cooperative Extension system's innovative science programming opportunities and research. This award will recognize the best effort to enhance the visibility and presence of a 4-H NYSD event or the 4-H National Youth Science Day initiative, in local or national media (print, web, radio or television).

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION

The contest is open to all state and local 4-H programs that hold a 4-H National Youth Science Day event. Only events occurring between July 1, 2011, and Oct. 31, 2011, are eligible to participate.

The 4-H National Youth Science Day website will begin accepting post-event submissions in early August when the event reporting page opens.

For more information on how to submit your event for consideration, please visit our eligibility and submission page on the NYSD website.

Camp Whitetail – October 22-23 @ 4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello

Camp Whitetail is a weekend camp program designed to develop and practice skills useful to outdoor sportsman of Illinois. The program scheduled for October 22-23, 2011 is set up to accommodate families, or adult/child "teams". Participants will learn safe firearm handling, archery, tree stand safety, wildlife identification, first aid, and game care. The fee is $49 per person which covers all expenses including lodging and meals. To register or obtain further information about Camp Whitetail, call 4-H Memorial Camp at 217/762-2741 or email Curt Sinclair at sinclair@illinois.edu. Click here for the link: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/39828.pdf

Shooting Sports Instructor Training - October 28-30, Memorial 4-H Camp, Monticello

Save the date!! Registration materials will be available following State Fair.

2011 4-H National Youth Science Day – October 5

The 2011 National Science Experiment Wired for Wind, was developed in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and is designed to engage youth in the engineering design process of renewable energy technologies. In this year's experiment, youth will design and build their own wind turbines, play with blade pitch variables, and map a potential wind farm site in their own state. What a great science activity with all of the turbines in McLean County!!

Downloadable Resources Online
You can find everything you need to participate in 4-H National Youth Science Day at the newly updated www.4-H.org/NYSD. The site provides all the necessary tools for you to plan an exciting science event in your community!

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Over the past 15 years, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have become the country's largest and most prestigious recognition program for middle level and high school youth (in grades 5-12) who volunteer in their communities. Students have until November 1 to apply online through: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14830 After submitting their applications electronically, students must also send their applications to their school principal (either electronically or by hand). Their principal will then select the school's top applicant(s) and certify that application online at www.applyists.net.

2011 North Central Region Volunteer e-Forum – Save the dates!

The e-forum will be held for the first time ever on November 7, 17, and 22, 2011. Each evening there will be a two hour session from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. CST. There will be a different theme for each evening: Positive Youth Development (Nov. 7), 4-H Program Management (Nov. 17), and New & Emerging Curriculum (Nov. 22). There will be 3 topics offered each evening. All 4-H leaders from across the North Central states will be invited to participate. Stay tuned for more information.

Save the dates:

• October 22 – Speaking for Illinois 4-H, Knox Co. Extension Office, Galesburg
• November 5 – Speaking for Illinois 4-H, Effingham Co. Extension Office, Effingham
• January 28 – 4-H Learn & Fun Day @ HCC
• February 18 – SIT – Students Involved in Technology Conference
• March 3 – 4-H Technology Academy

Club Fundraising Idea

The owner is a former Indiana 4-Her: Send the kids back to school in style! Add a magnet to any of our Mini Bauble® Boards for display in a locker. Kids would love to have one for their school pins and homework reminders. Add their name to make it even more special! Makes a great gift for teachers, too - they can display them on their filing cabinets or on their desk with our optional desk stands.Are you interested in raising funds for your organization or special interest? We have a few options designed to help you do that. You can select from our collection of boards to find one that suits you or we can work with you to create something special. We're already working with several 4-H Clubs that are earning money from selling the 4-H Bauble® Board. Contact us for more details on our fundraising options!

Community Service Showcase

Care Packages for Soldiers – HCE needs items!

Leatha Poshard HCE Member sends care packages month to troops overseas. Her supply of items is nearly gone. Please ask your 4-Hers to collect these items: Peanut Butter, Crackers, Pop Tarts, Power Bars, Nuts/raisins, Dried fruits and canned fruit, Jello snack packs/ Puddings, Ramen Noodles, Snack cakes. Instant oatmeal/Individual cereals, Tuna in a pouch/ Chicken in a can, Jerky, Hard candy (no chocolate for summer), Powdered individual drinks, (coffee tea, fruit drinks), Batteries, Phone cards (AT&T is a good one), Disposable Cameras, Flip flops, Socks Black, Writing paper, envelopes & pens, Playing cards, Frisbees, Squirt Guns, Travel size Kleenex, shampoo, shower soap, Sanitizers, lotion, Mouthwash, Sunscreen, Tooth Brush, Paste, Dental floss, Eye drops, Chapstick, Aspirin/Tylenol, Small packages Clorox wipes, Glade stick ups. Please take them to the Extension Office 402 N. Hershey, Bloomington. If you need more information please call Leatha 309-452-9164. Thanks to everyone who has participated in this project.

Dear 4-H Families:

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE AND DURING THE FAIR

Fair Wristbands

Fair wristbands for 4-Hers and leaders can be picked up at the office on Monday between 8 am – 5 pm and Tuesday from 8 am – 3 pm. On Tuesday from 5 pm – 9 pm you can pick them up at the 4-H office at the fairgrounds in Cloverleaf Hall. A parent or 4-Her or 4-H leader may sign out wristbands. Do not lose your wristband; you will be charged $5. If it breaks, please bring the broken band for replacement.

4-H Exhibit Check-In

• Most 4-H exhibits will check – in from 5-8 pm. Food perishable products and vegetables check in on Wednesday from 7-8:30 am.
• When you check-in your exhibit if it is conference judged you will be asked to put your name on a schedule for conference judging.
• It is in your best interest to space out your conference judging times accordingly.
• You will have the option to keep track of your conference judging times on a yellow card.
• You can also give a cell phone number so that they can call you if they are running really early/behind.
• This allows for you to not have to wait right near your area. You only need to be in the area about 5-10 min before your scheduled conference judging time. The building is so full of people that we need to keep the isles clear, please watch the rabbit and horse shows for entertainment!
• Someone else can check-in your 4-H exhibit (ie. Parent, leader, sibling), just be sure that they know when you are available for conference judging and makes a note of that for you.

Food Exhibitors and Kids who just like to cook!

Donate your extra cookies, rice crispy treats and baked goods to the Farm Bureau bake sale that will be going on Wednesday morning at 7 am in Cloverleaf Auditorium. A tub will be set up in the Foods Area on Tuesday of Check-In night for you to bring your pre-packaged (in sandwich or self sealing bags) of items for sale. All o f the proceeds will go towards future expenses to improve the fairgrounds. All of the proceeds will go towards future expenses to improve the fairgrounds.

4-H Carnival Ride Specials

These will be available for purchase during check-in only! Go to the Fair Office --- NOT the 4-H office. It should be located near the big building east of the Rabbit/Poultry/Mini Expo Building. The offer is only good on Tuesday August 2 - $10 for unlimited rides on Wednesday, August 3 from 1-6 pm OR $10 for unlimited rides on Sunday, August 7 from noon – 5 pm. These are the CHEAPEST ride specials that they have!! Take advantage for 4-H members ONLY.

4-H Exhibit Check-Out

• Check out starts after the announcement by the 4-H Show Director following the Flag Lowering ceremony and is typically around 4:30 pm.
• Any exhibits removed before this time will not be allowed to exhibit next year.

Risk Management Reminders

• Drink lots of water!! If you feel you are getting overheated go to an air conditioned building or to the Emergency Management Services (EMS) tent on the fairgrounds and notify a 4-H Superintendent, Show Director and/or Extension Staff member.
• U of I Extension policy states that all drivers shall be 21 years of age – this includes golf carts.
• In case of severe weather, announcements will be made all over the grounds. EMS will be monitoring the weather and there will be time and instructions to take shelter if necessary.
• If someone gets hurt – please contact EMS immediately by finding someone with a radio – McLean County Fair Staff will be wearing red shirts, the 4-H Show director should have a radio also. We need to fill out accident reports on anyone injured during a 4-H event. EMS on the grounds should be contacted first before calling 911.

Dear 4-H Families:

JUST DO IT – AT THE McLEAN COUNTY FAIR & 4-H SHOW!

For a complete schedule of events click this link:

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/39833.pdf

4-H Flower Bucket Contest for 4-H Clubs – Check-In Tuesday, August 2

The Timeless Clovers 4-H Alumni group is once again encouraging clubs and individuals to bring 5-gallon bucket flower planters to the McLean County Fair in 2011. These flowers will be used to direct people to Cloverleaf Hall. Buckets will be judged by a committee of Alumni members. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Buckets are often available at restaurants or gardening shops. The buckets need to be checked in just outside of Cloverleaf Hall on the South side.

Fair Opening Ceremony - Tuesday, August 2, 8 pm

4-H Club Banner carriers and their fellow 4-H club members should gather outside the south entrance of Cloverleaf Hall. (This is the side closest to the carnival.) At 8:00pm the current King and Queen will lead the entire group into Cloverleaf Auditorium where the Flag Ceremony will take place. After the ceremony, 4-H Club Banners can be left in Cloverleaf Auditorium where they will be on display for the duration of the fair. 4-H members who have completed 10 or more years of 4-H will be recognized during the ceremony. (All ten year members are encouraged to attend.)

Ten Year 4-H Member Showcase

THANK YOU to all of McLean County's TEN YEAR 4-H Members! This isHUGE Milestone and we want to recognize your accomplishments at the McLean County Fair, on the "TEN YEAR MILESTONE WALL OF HONOR", to be located just inside the front south entrance to CloverLeaf Hall! Please take a few minutes to tell us a little bit about yourself ON The FORM AT THIS LINK http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/28189.pdf and send it and a digital photo to: or you may bring them into the office. Also, at the Fair Opening Ceremony on Tuesday evening, August 2 at 8:00 PM , 4-H members who have completed 10 or more years of 4-H will be recognized on stage in Cloverleaf Auditorium. (All ten year members are encouraged to attend.) Should the link not open, please call 663-8306 for one to be snail mailed or emailed to you.

Farm Bureau Breakfast & Silent Auction –August 3, 7 am

4-Hers will have some exhibits up for auction during the Farm Bureau appreciation breakfast and silent auction. All of the proceeds will go towards future expenses to improve the fairgrounds.

Food Exhibitors and Kids who just like to cook!

Donate your extra cookies, rice crispy treats and baked goods to the Farm Bureau bake sale that will be going on Wednesday morning at 7 am in Cloverleaf Auditorium. A tub will be set up in the Foods Area for you to bring your pre-packaged (in sandwich or self sealing bags) of items for sale. All of the proceeds will go towards future expenses to improve the fairgrounds.

4-H Night at the Fair - August 3, 7:00 pm in Cloverleaf Auditorium

King Candidates:Patrick Sixt, Eric Hansen,Chris Sixt, Blair Phillips, Jon Alden
Queen Candidates: Ann Clary, Lindsey Brightwell, Allison Parks, Aleska Barkoviak, Megan Schwenk
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/eb200/

Share the Fun – Thursday, August 5, 5:30 pm

Can you win it in a minute? Have a chance to play "Minute to Win It" games before and during Share the Fun!! Get your "act" together! Share the Fun is an opportunity for 4-Hers to explore the world of theater in a non–competitive atmosphere. 4-Hers are invited to work in groups to create prepared or "on the spot" skits. Want to do a prepared skit, but don't know where to start? Look on YouTube and copy what someone else has done! Do your version of your best SNL skit! We just want 4-Hers to participate and have FUN!! It only takes 2 or more 4-Hers from ANY McLean County 4-H club to have a group. Register your group online: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=5740

4-H Teen Dance – Thursday, August 5, 7 pm

For a night full of friends and fun, come to the 4-H Teen Dance for 4-Hers age 13 and older, in Cloverleaf Auditorium from 7:00-9:30 pm on Thursday, August 4. Two non 4-H friends allowed with 4-Her wearing wristband.

Geocaching at the Fair – Friday, August 5, at 11:00 AM

Check with the 4-H Show Office for location.

4-H International Exchange Program - Saturday, August 6, from 5-6:00 PM

Check with the 4-H Show Office for location. Consider hosting an Exchange Student next year, OR visiting another country as an Exchange Student. Find out more from students who have hosted and who have traveled.

4-H Shooting SportsInformational Meeting - Saturday, 6-7 PM

Check with the 4-HShow Office for location. Come and meet instructors of the three disciplines offered through McLean County 4-H.

4-H Lympics - Cloverbud and 4-H

Get your team together! 8-15 team members and one coach are necessary to field a team. Again, endurance and cunning are more important than physical skill. Twenty teams will be accepted. Tug of War will immediately follow the 4-H Lympics activities!

Thursday, Aug. 4 - 3:30 p.m. ......Check in for Cloverbud Lympics, activity begins at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 7 - 2:00 p.m. ----- Check in for 4-H Lympics, activity begins at 2:30 p.m.

Register online for Clubs: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=5739

"FOOD FIGHT" at the Fair- to fight Hunger in McLean County!

Participate in a food drive for local food pantries with your club, or as a helpful citizen. Collection will be at the fair Thursday - Sunday. Points will be awarded for items collected. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 scoring clubs. Get ready to fight hunger! (Sponsored by McLean County 4-H TILT – Teen Interactive Leadership Team.) Need additional information? Call 309-663-8306. Thousands of visitors attend the McLean County Fair each year. In addition to exhibiting the great project work each 4-Her accomplishes throughout the year, take this opportunity to demonstrate the difference that 4-H clubs and groups make each year in their communities within McLean County!

Closing Flag Ceremony - Sunday, August 7

The closing ceremony will take place at 4:00pm at the outdoor flagpole by the horse arena, weather permitting. At this time, all 4-Hers awarded a "Cool Kids" shirt will be acknowledged. (All 2011 "Cool Kids" are encouraged to attend.)

Senior Shuttle Drivers

We are in need of adults 21 and over to drive a golf cart as needed for senior citizens and those who need assistance getting around the fairgrounds. Shifts vary from 7 am - 5 pm on Wednesday & Thursday, and 9 am Friday-Saturday. If you would like to drive a 2 hour time slot (or more) please contact techamb@illinois.edu or call 309-531-2827 during the fair. Thank you for volunteering for this important task!

Fair Secretaries & Assistants

Thank you to those that have said that they would volunteer as secretaries and assistants already!! We are in need of secretaries in the following areas:

• Flower Arranging
• Gardening Indoors
• Other Carbon, Chalk, Pigment
• Sewing Division I
• Sewing of Non-Wearable Items

We need several assistants too, but we can hopefully find 4-Hers during Judging. If you are interested in either, please email me techamb@illinois.edu.

Food & Farm Exhibit – Ag Education Exhibit

Last year the Farm Bureau had a huge agriculture exhibit and they are doing it again and need volunteers! Volunteers will help visitors of all ages experience agriculture through interactive exhibits, videos, games and live farm animals.

• Folks need to be 16 or older. (Younger children can volunteer with their parents.)
• Volunteers receive tickets to the fair for your family, a volunteer t-shirt and a meal voucher.
• Plus, if you volunteer more than 2 shifts they can choose a ride pass or a grandstand ticket.
• Volunteers will receive their t-shirt and admission tickets at the orientation.
• For more information contact Shelly Hanover at the Children's Discovery Museum (309) 433-3453 or shanover@normal.org Mail volunteer application to: Shelly Hanover 101 E. Beaufort St. Normal, IL 61761

The form can be downloaded here: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/mclean4hfair/2974.html

Fair Set-Up & Clean Up

We are in need of 4-Hers, parents, leaders and superintendents to assist with fair set-up and clean up. Set up is July 30 at 9 am and clean up starts as soon as exhibit release begins. We will need several with cordless drills to set up the Lego, Intercultural and Aerospace displays. Thank you to those that help every year!!

Building Hosts & Hostesses

We are still looking for building host/hostesses to watch exhibits and answer questions during the fair. Open slots are:

• August 5, 5-7 pm
• August 5, 7-9 pm
• August 6, 3-5 pm
• August 7, 9-11 am
• August 7 3-5 pm

Alumni Booth Workers

The Timeless Clovers Alumni is looking for people to help staff the Alumni Booth this year at the fair. Any adult who enjoys being at the fair can help. You do not need to have ever been a 4-H member. You would receive a ticket to get into the fair and a meal ticket for helping only 3 hours. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please contact June Jacobs at daju04@aol.com.

4-H Cool Kids

Each year there are 4-H member who go ABOVE AND BEYOND what they are asked, volunteer willingly for tasks and really represent the best of the best in being an upstanding 4-H member. We will be accepting nominations for 4-hers who exhibit extraordinary feats during the fair at the 4-H fair office. Nominations will close at 3 pm on Sunday and be awarded during the flag lowering ceremony.

4-H Lympics - Cloverbud and 4-H – We need more participants!!

Get your team together! 8-15 team members and one coach are necessary to field a team. Again, endurance and cunning are more important than physical skill. Twenty teams will be accepted. Tug of War will immediately follow the 4-H Lympics activities!

Thursday, Aug. 4 - 3:30 p.m. ......Check in for Cloverbud Lympics, activity begins at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 7 - 2:00 p.m. ----- Check in for 4-H Lympics, activity begins at 2:30 p.m.

Register online for Clubs: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=5739

4-H Leader of the Year

Does your 4-H leader make your 4-Her feel extra special? Do they just plainly do a good job? Are you glad that your 4-H leader helps to make your 4-H club happen? Maybe you have a 4-H leader led a workshop and did a great job inspiring 4-Hers to take a project. Feel free to nominate a 4-H leader for the 4-H Leader of the Year Award. This award is in memory of Roberta Ropp, Gordon's wife who is a great inspiration to what 4-H leaders can be. Nominations will be accepted until August 15 and the award is announced at the 4-H Leader Celebration on August 30. The nomination form can be downloaded here: http://tiny.cc/loy4h You can turn it in during the fair!! J