Dear 4-H Organizational Leader:

As I am sitting here thinking of the fair, realizing at this moment it is 59 days away – I am beginning to wonder where did the summer go, even though it just started! I am sure many of your 4-H members are enjoying the beginning of summer and thinking about all the fun activities they have to look forward too. AND of course they are thinking about having to START those 4-H projects!

We have a full slate of activities for youth to be involved with this summer – from the expanding Camp Clover sites, to the Exploring the Arts In 4-H Summer Art Camp, a jewelry making workshop and a beginning scrap booking workshop! Not to mention 4-H Camp, IL 4-H Leadership Convention, the county softball tournament, and all the pre-fair activities and contests! I am sure 4-H members can find something to peak their knowledge and skills!

This is also a great time to reflect back on all of the accomplishments your club has done and what your members have achieved! We were very fortunate to send 10 McLean County members to National 4-H Congress this last year, 1 to National 4-H Dairy Conference and 1 youth to National 4-H Conference and are looking forward to a few more this upcoming year! On the county level, Federation has been recognized state wide for their success as a group, and youth staff are in place to continue to make the county program grow and expand!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Theresa Chambers, 4-H Community Worker, summer staff or myself with questions you may have. Also check out the website for up to date and current happenings in the 4-H program....we now have access to our county website and can post items easily as things are current or needed by you or your members. Please let us know!

Website: www.mcleanextension.org

Have a great summer and don't let it slip by! Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Tina Veal

Extension Educator

4-H Youth Development

McLean County

- Tina Veal

June

6-9– Camp Clover, Chenoa 9-12pm

6-9 – Camp Clover, Faith United Methodist,1-4pm

6 – Exploring the Arts in 4-H

9 – Camp Clover, Acts of Faith 1-4pm

12 – Check in youth at 4-H Camp

12-16 – McLean County Youth @ 4-H Camp

13 – Exploring the Arts in 4-H

13-16 – Camp Clover, Lexington 9-12pm

13-16 – Camp Clover, Boys and Girls Club 1-4pm

17 – State Livestock and Dairy Judging

20-23 – Camp Clover, Stanford 9-12pm

20-23 – Camp Clover, Colfax 1-4pm

20 – Exploring the Arts in 4-H

21 – State Judging Contests, Champaign

21 – 4-H Show Committee – 7pm

21-24 – Camp Clover, LeRoy – 1-4pm

24 – Livestock Quiz Bowls, Champaign

24-26 – IL 4-H Leadership Convention

27 – Exploring the Arts in 4-H

27 – Federation Meeting - TBA

27-30 – Camp Clover, Maxwell Park 9-12pm

27-29, 1 – Camp Clover, Western Ave. 1-4pm

30 - Camp Clover, Acts of Faith 1-4pm

24 – Extension Council 7pm

JULY

1 – Fair Entries DUE

4 – OFFICE CLOSED - Holiday

5-8 – Camp Clover, Lincoln Square Apts. 9-12pm

5-8 – Camp Clover, Extension office 1-4pm

7 – Camp Clover, Acts of Faith 1-4pm

11 – Jewelry Making workshop

14 – Franklin Park Concert – Ice Cream Social

18 – Jewelry Making workshop

7 – Food Demo Clinic

11-14 – Camp Clover, Downs 9-12pm

11 – Rabbit Tattoo

14 – Camp Clover, Acts of Faith 1-4pm

19 – Royalty Prelims – 7:00pm

21 – Share the Fun – 7:30pm

23-24 – 4-H Softball Tournament & Alumni game

25 – Scrapbooking Workshop

26 – Royalty Dinner

27 – Superintendent Dinner – 6:30pm

28 – Beef On Rail

30 – Fair Set Up –9am ( THIS IS A SATURDAY!)

31 – State Fair Dog Qualifying Show

AUGUST

2 – Project Check In – 5-8pm

2-7 – McLean County 4-H Show!

8 – Project Delivery to IL State Fair

10 – Illinios 4-H Club/Group Awards Due

14-21– Illinois State Fair

14 – McLean County Regional Day

31 - 4-H Records and Audits Due

Tina Veal....Tina has been with the University of Illinois Extension in McLean County for 10 years serving the youth program. She oversees all 4-H Youth Development programs and staff in McLean County. Veal graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS and MS in Agriculture Education. She is a native of Galesburg, IL and grew up in the 4-H program.

Theresa Chambers....Theresa started with University of Illinois Extension in November 2004. She is a product of the McLean County 4-H Program –a 10 year 4-H member, past 4-H Leader of the Old Town 4-H Club and past president of the Timeless Clovers 4-H Alumni Association. Theresa assists with the traditional 4-H program backstopping 4-H members and leaders. Theresa graduated from Illinois State University.

Kathy Johnson....Kathy has been with Extension since March 2000. She began her career as a Life Skill Teacher for the McLean County Continuum of Care providing life skill programming to the local homeless population. Kathy is a 1998 Illinois State University graduatewith a Bachelors in Criminal Justice Sciences. She has six years experience with the Illinois Department of Corrections, and three years as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). Kathy has joined the 4-H Youth Development Team to begin the new initiative with 4-H Afterschool Programs in McLean County.

Randy Lloyd....Randy joined University of Illinois Extension in January 2002. He is actively involved in promoting 4-H School enrichment activities to teachers to utilize in their classrooms. Randy provides teachers free materials to use including ag literacy materials, life skill programming and teacher trainings.Randy was involved with the Unit 5 school district for 35 years prior to coming to Extension. He brings a wealth of knowledge to his current position.

Kathy Schwoerer....Kathy joined Extension part-time to assist with 4-H clerical work and during the summer months assists full-time with overseeing the 4-H fair entry process. Kathy has served as a 4-H leader and active volunteer with the 4-H program.

Amanda Lundeen....Amanda is a Senior in Animal Industry Management and Agronomy Industry Management at Illinois State University. She will be graduating in December 2005. Amanda is an eleven year 4-H Alumni from DeKalb County and recently served as an assistant superintendent for the swine barn. Amanda was active in 4-H, FFA, and recently became involved with the ISU Collegiate 4-H Club. Amanda will be serving as the Fair Processing Assistant this summer with Kathy Schwoerer.

Jill Scholl...Jill is a ten year McLean County 4-H Alumni of the Ellsworth Tip Toppers 4-H Club. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Illinois majoring in Community Health Education and Promotion. She was active with the McLean County 4-H Federation and served as President, has assisted with Camp Clover programs and was the McLean County 4-H Fair Queen. Jill is very familiar with the Camp Clover program as her brother was a Camp Clover Coordinator for three years. Jill will serve as a Camp Clover Coordinator and will oversee the traditional Camp Clover outreach.

Emily Sullivan....Emily is a sophomore at Illinois State University majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Agriculture. She was active in 4-H for nine years and FFA for 5 years. She hails to us from Rushville, IL! She has experience working with the Camp Clover program and served as Vice President and Secretary of 4-H Federation. Emily will be serving as Camp Clover Coordinator.

Stephanie Winter.....Stephanie is a Junior at Illinois State University majoring in Spanish, with a minor in Sociology. She was involved in 4-H when she was younger and enjoyed workshop opportunities through 4-H. She has been active with community service traveling abroad and working with youth. Stephanie will also serve as a Camp Clover coordinator with emphasis on the non-

Don't forget fair entries are due no later than July 1^st if you plan to exhibit your project at the McLean County 4-H Show. Remember that "due" means at the office no later than 5 p.m. or postmarked July 1^st, 2005.

DUE JUNE 17^th, 2005

Due to the new IL 4-H Policy:

"A youth that enrolls in a 4-H club/group, but fails to attend any meetings, tours, workshops, or other activities sponsored by the club/group cannot be viewed as a 4-H participant/member. Therefore, the youth is not eligible to take part in 4-H exhibitions, receive 4-H premiums or other 4-H awards and recognitions."

YOU MUST RETURN the 4-H Attendance Sheet to the Extension office by June 17, 2005. If a member has failed to attend a club meeting or activity mark no and they will not be allowed to exhibit at the county fair this year.

2005 McLean County 4-H Fair Theme will be

"4-H...Shooting for the Stars!".

McLean County 4-H will be selling advance ticket sales again this year for the McLean County 4-H Fair! Advance Tickets can be picked up at the Extension office. Grandstand event tickets are also available at the Extension office. Please contact Theresa Chambers for more information. See insert in packet for club ordering information.

Want to begin promoting the fair?! Stop by to pick up yard signs to distribute to your 4-H families at your next 4-H meeting !

The 4-H Bicycle Rodeo will be a part of the McLean County 4-H Fair on Saturday, August 7^th. Practice will begin promptly at 9am. First year members are encouraged to attend and will have their bicycles inspected, review safety and project questions, and practice rodeo riding events. The Bicycle Rodeo will begin at 10am for all entered. Bring your own bicycle & helmet.

Be sure to participate in our nightly presentations!

Tuesday - Flag Raising Ceremony

Wednesday - Intro of 4-H Show Committee; Federation Installation of Officers, Royalty Contest, Share the Fun winner, Golden Clover announcement

Sunday - Flag Ceremony & Cool Kids

Come join the McLean County 4-H Federation during the McLean County Fair on Thursday, August 4^th for a dance. It will be held in the Cloverleaf Auditorium from 8-11p.m. This event is sponsored by the McLean County 4-H Federation. Tell 4-H members to bring a friend! 4-H members must wear a wristband for entry! Parents are welcome to attend.

Two State Fair Question & Answer Sessions will be held for the general 4-H project delegates that will attend the IL State Fair on Friday, August 5^th at 4pm and Saturday, August 6^th at 11:00am in the conference rooms.

Delegate information will be available at those two meetings as well as passes to the State Fair for our county delegates. Please plan to attend if you are chosen as a State Fair winner as many changes are in place for this year and delegates will need to complete one page report, waiver form and understand process to check in projects on Sunday, August 7^th from 4:30-6:00pm.

The 4-H Softball Tournament & 4-H Alumni Tournament will be held on July 23-24 at the Hudson Ball Field. Come out and cheer on the 4-H Clubs as they compete for the win! Sponsored by Linden Leadem & Hudson Ag 4-H Clubs. See insert for more information!

Be sure to check out the NEW FOR 2005 in the fair book on page 4!

Do you need help with your foods projects? Would like advice on your Food Demo, Food Skill A Thon or have questions about a fair foods project? Mark July 7^th on your calendar and plan to attend to meet with the foods superintendents for help. If you would like to practice your Food Demonstration call the Extension office and speak to Kathy Schwoerer to sign up for a 20 minute time slot beginning at 7pm. Your food demonstration will be critiqued and suggestions provided. Anyone needing advice can arrive at 7pm. Please bring a sample of the project for the superintendents to view so a judging clinic can be performed.

The Sundae Booth will return to the 2005 McLean County Fair. The booth will be sponsored by the McLean County 4-H Alumni committee and McLean County 4-H Federation. Sign up forms included in this packet. Please sign up members from your club at the same time. Forms also available online at www.mcleanextension.org. Make sure to stop and get your sundae at the fair to support 4-H!

Fair Tour Guides will again be needed this year to conduct the fair tours for day cares throughout the week. This is a great opportunity to share with others about the 4-H program and show off all the 4-H exhibits to others. Please be sure to sign up to help with Fair Tours on the 4-H Volunteer Form. The family tour will again be held on Saturday morning – call Randy to schedule a tour time.

We also are seeking an adult volunteer to help man the Fair Tour guide booth at the fair and coordinate and greet day care centers as they arrive. If interested, please contact Randy Lloyd.

Prepare a team for the Tug of War competition on Thursday August 4^th immediately following 4-H Lympics! Competition will be club vs. club or barn vs. barn, etc.! Sign up information included in packet.

Register online to particpate.

McLean County 4-H Federation will again sponsor the 3on3 Basketball Tournament at the county 4-H fair on Friday, August 5^th beginning at noon. Please contact your 4-H leader for registration information. Registration information is available from your 4-H Organizational Leader.

Six 4-H Projects will have a new contest during the County and IL State Fair....A Food Skill A Thon! Youth can enroll from the fair book to participate in the Food Skill A Thon during the McLean County Fair. Youth will test their knowledge on Friday, August 5^th at 10am in Cloverleaf Auditorium. The six project areas that will be focused on this year are Let's Start Cooking, Learn to Bake, Dairy Foods, Meat & Other Protein Sources, Outdoor Meals I and Preservation of Foods. For a study guide please contact the Extension office or visit www.mcleanextension.org. Sign up for the Food Demo Clinic if you have questions.

If you have youth who are planning to spend the night at the 4-H Show they MUST follow the Camping Guidelines found in the fair book. Please note new rules instituted last year for the safety of our youth.

To promote a more uniform and professional appearance in the livestock show rings, the show committee has adopted a simple dress code for livestock exhibitors. Please read this new policy (rule 6 on page 16) in the fair book.

Help 4-H with a county wide community service drive to collect school supplies for needy families in the Unit 5 and District 87 school districts. We hope to "FILL A BUS" of school supplies. Fair goers will receive a discounted admission to the fair on Thursday and Sunday. See page 62 of the fair book for more information! Flyer and registration form enclosed.

The Illinois State Fair will run August 12-21, 2005 in Springfield at the IL State fairgrounds. McLean County Day at the IL State Fair will be held on Sunday, August 14^th! Some projects will be conference judged throughout the week.

This year McLean County will not be represented with a State Fair window display due to timing of the Illinois State Fair. We hope to participate in this activity again in the future!

The Illinois State Fair has a web site for fair schedules, entertainment listings and ticket information – http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/

State Fair Books can now be downloaded online at http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/premium/ Livestock entries are due to the Extension office by July 1, 2005. Please note all entry forms are SPECIE specific this year! If showing livestock, youth must participate in ethics clinic via the World Wide Web (once in a lifetime) by July 1^st. – http://qaec.outreach.uiuc.edu/. If you aren't sure contact us for a list.

Any boy or girl in Illinois who is enrolled as a 4-H member and is at least 10 years old by September 1 of current year may participate in 4-H classes and activities, providing the exhibitor meets the eligibility rules for participation. See new guidelines on page 73 of the fair book.

Attention ALL Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine and Horse 4-H members! The 2005 application form is available for the Superior Young Producer activity at the State Fair. Deadline July 1^st . Horse deadline June 15^th .

4-H Leaders watch for the End of the Year Mailing - this mailing will include all of your end of the year information and 4-H Recognition of Excellence information and award forms.

Two categories will be awarded Club of the Year – one award for smaller clubs and one for larger clubs. Watch for more information to come! All award info will be due August 31^st (except Club/Group Award applications – due August 10^th)

4-H Cloverbud Leaders have received the Cloverbud Courier and fair activity forms for the 2005 Fair. Items included were:

• Club Booth registration
• Flag Raising
• Wild and Wooly Afternoon
• Rocket Launch
• Cloverbud Lypmics

All forms are also available online as well as the current copy of the Cloverbud Courier. We hope to see many Cloverbuds involved at the fair! Contact Theresa Chambers for more information about these events.

4-H members will be hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at the Franklin Park Music Series on the following dates beginning at 6pm:

• July 7^th – Unity Future Leaders
• July 14^th – McLean County 4-H Federation

4-H will sell ice cream and pies before the Community Concert band begins at 7:00pm. Concerts are open and free to the public and sponsored by Bloomington Parks and Recreation. Franklin Park is located on Chestnut/Walnut /McLean and Prairie Streets in Bloomington.

The state livestock, dairy, meat, poultry, forestry, horticulture and rocket launch will be held in Champaign. If youth are interested in any of these, please contact Steve Schwoerer to sign up for these contests.

McLean County 4-H Pool Party

Coming Soon!

Watch for more information!

Looking for an adventure and learning opportunity for your child that is close to home this summer? Then look no further than Camp Clover – coming to a community near you! Camp Clover is an exciting, hands-on learning summer camp for youth ages 8 to 12 – and it is free. Youth will learn more about their community & world, conduct fun science experiments and experience food and nutrition – by eating the snacks that they prepare!

Camp Clover is scheduled for the following dates at these locations:

Community Camps

• Chenoa Methodist Church : June 6-9th - CANCELLED due to low enrollment
• Lexington Community Center: June 13-16th; 9:00am-12:00pm
• Colfax Christian Church: June 20-23rd; 9:00am-12:00pm
• Stanford Village Park: June 20-23rd; 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Extension Office: July 5-8th; 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Downs United Methodist Church: July 11-14th; 9:00am-12:00pm

Agency Camps

• Faith United Methodist Church: June 6,7,8,10: 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Act of Faith Camp: June 9, 15, 30, July14
• Boys & Girls Club: June 13,14,16,17: 1:00-4:00pm
• Normal Parks and Rec, Maxwell Park: June 27-30th 9:00am-12pm
• Lincoln Square Apartments: July 5-8th 9:00am-12:00pm
• Western Avenue Community Center: July 11, 12, 13, 15 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Arbors: July 18-21 9:00am-12:00pm

Pre-registration is required. Teen and adult volunteers are also needed to help lead activities and assist in other ways during Camp Clover. To pre-register or volunteer, please contact Camp Clover staff at the Extension office at 309-663-8306.

The Food Pantry Scavenger Hunt is coming to a close! A total of 3,236 items were collected from 11 4-H Clubs! Special Thanks to the 11 4-H Clubs who participated! Your assistance will provide great help for others in our community!

Clubs participating:

• Ardent Tillers
• Bloomington Busy Bees
• Stanford Silver Stars
• Woodland Clovers
• Future Leaders
• Hot Shot Leaders
• Home Spun
• Olympia Pacesetters
• Blue Ribbon Kids
• Towanda Busy Bees
• Silverleaf Let's Go Ag

Winners for the 2005 Food Pantry Scavenger Hunt:

1^st – Blue Ribbon Kids

2^nd – Bloomington Busy Bees

3^rd – Ardent Tillers

Great Job! So many will benefit from your collection!

GET READY TO TEE UP FOR 4-H & FFA
1st Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit Services of Illinois will be hosting the first annual "Blue & Green Scramble" golf outing and silent auction at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington on August 5, 2005. Proceeds from the outing with be split between Illinois Foundation FFA and the Illinois 4-H Foundation. 4-H and FFA will be working together to secure 36 golf team foursomes, 18 hole sponsors, and a variety of silent auction sponsors. For more information, contact the Illinois 4-H Foundation at 4H@aces.uiuc.edu.

In order to meet the state guidelines for premium disbursement, a new check disbursement system will be put into place for 2005.

1. Checks will be distributed to 4-H Organizational leaders by Aug. 17. (Checks will need to be picked up at the Extension office!). Confirmation will be sent that checks are ready.
2. If a child has not signed for the check through the 4-H Organizational Leader by Sept. 16 – the checks will be returned to the Extension office so contact can be made with the 4-H family.
3. All checks MUST be signed for BY THE 4-H MEMBER – (not an adult) by Oct. 1.
4. Checks are VOID by Oct. 17.
5. Checks can only be given and signed for by the 4-H member!

4-H Leaders: Please plan to have a record drop off meeting or fun family event, where the 4-H member can receive their checks between Aug.17 and Sept. 16. This will help in managing the paperwork that is required.

North Central Regional Volunteer Forum

Mark your Calendars!

November 10-13, 2005

Rapid City, South Dakota

Registration Information is now available online at http://4h.sdstate.edu

Early Bird Registration - $200.00 - Due 9/09/05

Leaders must turn in registration form and check to Tina Veal. Partial Scholarships are available through the Timeless Clovers 4-H Alumni Association.

The 3rd Annual Illinois 4-H Family Picnic will be held during the 2005 Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 13th on the Director of Agriculture's Lawn. All 4-H families and friends are invited to participate. Pre-dinner activities are being organized for the whole family to enjoy. The Illinois 4-H Family picnic is hosted by the Illinois 4-H Foundation. For more information, contact the foundation at 217.333.9295 or at 4H@aces.uiuc.edu.

Be sure to check out all the 4-H Alumni

Activities at the McLean County Fair!

• Information Booth in Lobby
• Pie and Yeast Bread Contest
• Husband/Hog Calling Contest
• Ice Cream Sundae Booth
• Fun Day Sunday
• Worship Service

See page 13 of the fair book!

What's In Your 4-H Pledge?

I pledge my head to ... and my health to better living, to get more blue ribbons at the county fair, and to win a state fair trip.

While that line isn't in our pledge, is it the underlying message we give kids? What do we tell kids are the reasons we do things in 4-H? Is it to win awards and money? A girl I knew received a red ribbon on her pig one year at the fair. She and her parents were honestly thrilled with the experience she had in the project and with what they had learned as a family. Their enthusiasm was damped by the condolences offered by an auction committee member who said it was "to bad about the red ribbon. Can't be in the auction without a blue." To this person, the purpose of a livestock project was to get in the auction. What a contrast.

If winning awards is our motivation, we better step back and think about what we are doing to kids. Recognition is important but awards are perhaps the least important form of recognition. Employers want self-directed employees-people who know what to do and do it because it is important. People who draw recognition from the quality and importance of their work are more valued in the workplace than are employees who yearn for awards.

Our pledge says we do our work for our families, our clubs, our communities, our country and our world. What does this say about why we do what we do and how we do it? How do we encourage kids to live the pledge?

Source: Eric Vogel, Kandiyohi County Extension Educator

http://www.extension.umn.edu/cluster/cluster13/4H/4hPledge.html

1. Thou shalt not feed, train and care for the animal for thou art trying to teach the child responsibility.

2. Thou shalt forgive the child for making mistakes in the show ring for thou hast made mistakes too.

3. Thou shalt not get mad when the child forgets items in the showbox, for one day thou might forget the showbox.

4. Thou shalt help the show management for they are doing a job that thou would not want to do.

5. Thou shalt see that thy child is on time for all show activities for thou would not want to wait on another.

6. Thou shalt make sure thy child has animals entered and registration papers in order by the designated time.

7. Thou shalt teach thy child that winning a blue ribbon is a desirable goal but making friends along the way is a more worthy goal.

8. Thou shalt not complain about the judge for it is his opinion that has been sought.

9. Thou shalt remember that livestock projects are teaching projects, not necessarily money-making projects.

10. Thou shalt remember that the livestock project is a family project that should be enjoyed and supported by the entire family.

There once was a boy won ribbons, mostly blue
Came home from the fair with a big trophy too,
With a voice glad and proud he said to his Dad,
"Tis the best year that I've ever had."
Said his very wise Dad, "Son, I'd like to hear,
Why you think that this was such a very fine year."
"Why Dad, you well know all the prizes I've won;
How I've come out on top in most things I've done.
"Just look at the ribbons that hang on my wall,
And think of the money I've made since last fall
From premium checks and a big auction price
You can't help but think cash and ribbons are nice."
But the man said, "My son you're not thinking right.
Blue ribbons, 'tis true are better than white:
But ribbons will fade, and trophies grow old,
Money's soon spent and fame soon grows old
"The important things son are not ribbons or pins,
And sometimes it's really the loser who wins;
Now here are the things most important; it's true
Your 4-H experience has accomplished for you.
You've seen how a business meeting is run.
This knowledge will help you in years to come.
You've conquered the fear of addressing a crowd,
You've learned how to stand up and talk nice and loud."
Patience you've learned in your projects too,
As well as your skills that will always help you.
You've learned the fine feeling it gives you to lend
A glad helping hand to a stranger or friend.
"You've learned to cooperate with majority rule,
To give in with grace and not be a fool,
Who must always have his very own way,
Be in club work, in school or play."
You've leamed how to lose without making a "beef"
You know the judge judges to his best belief
You learned how to win without boasting too loud,
A kid can lose friends if he's overly proud."
"Those are the things most important to you.
You'll remember and use them all your life through
They'll help you become a mighty fine man,
They'll do more for you than a prize ever can."

We would like clubs to display their banners in Cloverleaf Auditorium at the Interstate Center during the fair. Clubs may hang their banners up after the Flag Raising Ceremony on Tuesday evening –August 2^nd. Remember to assign someone to pick up your banner on Sunday, August 7^th during check out!

Register online to sign up for the Flag Ceremonies at the McLean County Fair.

CLUB BANNER INSTRUCTIONS

Club 4-H Banners can be an excellent method of identifying your 4-H Club and can also serve several other functions. Clubs may hang their banners at their regular meeting places, carry them in parades, use them in window displays or club displays, and may also use them as a way to display any club award patches the club may receive.

Banners may be decorated in any way and may basically be made of any type of material. The only "requirement" is the name of the club must be included on the banner. Counties may have an option of asking clubs to include the county name.

Instructions are included below for a banner as well as a standard for the banner.

Banner Instructions:

Banner's final size should be approximately 30" x 36" to fit on the standard. Any materials may be used. The club name should be on the banner, along with 4-H or the 4-H symbol. Other decoration is optional. However, room should be left to attach patches the club may receive.

The top of the banner should be made so that it may slide on the standard. Individual loops (approximately 1 1/2'x 3' long) may be used or some other method of attaching provided.

Standard Instructions:

You may purchase the following at a store that sells plumbing supplies:

· 1 - 10 foot length of 3/4' Genova plastic water pipe

· 1 - 3/4" Genova tee

· 1 - 3/4" Genova coupling

· 2 - 3/4" Genova caps

Cut the 10' length of pipe as follows

· 2 pieces of pipe 16 inches long

· 2 pieces of pipe 36 inches long

(Remove all burrs caused by cutting the pipe)

Using suitable Genova Cement glue the 36 inch piece to the bottom of the tee. Glue a cap on the end of each of the 16 inch pieces. Then glue the coupling on the end of each of the 36 inch piece of pipe. It is now ready to assemble. Be careful not to get any glue on other openings.

An artificial Christmas tree stand or a flag stand may be used to keep the banner standing. Make a case of material or use a cardboard shipping tube for a carrying case.