CLOVER POWER Pike County 4-H Newsletter November/December 2008 Welcome to the New 4-H Year! 4-H Enrollment Policies All youth who are eight years of age or in third grade and are not yet 19 years of age by September 1, 2008 may enroll in Illinois 4-H clubs. 5-7 year olds may join a Cloverbud club. Make sure all information on your enrollment form is current especially your email address and mailing addresses. Your 4-H leader has the Illinois Clover and the enrollment forms that you need to get started. Please use the pre-printed forms when re-enrolling and the blank ones for new members. There are some project changes this year so use this year’s forms and the new 2008-2009 Clover only. A parent’s signature must be on every child’s enrollment form. Please sign the photo release so that we can use photos throughout the year for news releases, etc. All members must enroll in at least one project. Parents and leaders should assist with project selection. Project manuals are costly so please do not order a new manual unless this is your first year in a project or if project manual has been revised. The Clover Challenge is available for older members who have enrolled in all units of a project and wish to design their own project learning experiences with an adult mentor. . DEADLINES FOR ENROLLMENT December 1 Re-enrollments are due into office January 5 Livestock project entries are due April 1 NEW-Deadline for project changes We are looking forward to another great year! Youth Development Educator Community Worker Inside this issue Achievement Night Awards ………………………………………2-4 Federation…….……………………………………………………...4 Foundation, Blanket workshop, Events…………………………… 5 Upcoming events, opportunities, new members……………………..6 Livestock, Horses, Leader Corner………………………….………..7 Nutrition workshops, poster contest, websites………………………8 Fairbook cover contest, international travel, Cloverbuds……………9 Calendar of Events………………………………………………….10 Illinois Leader………………………………………………………11-12 Leader Birthdays November 7 Susan Browning 21 Stacy Webel 24 Amy Grammer December 5 Chris Henry 10 Kathy Scranton 1 Achievement Awards 160 members, parents and families were present for the award program on November 1. Awards are as follows: Achievement medal: Clay Hall Blue Awards: Cole Hall and Hannah Scranton Honorable mention: Dalton Heavner Animal Sciences medal: Clay Hall, Billie Henry, Wilson Webel Blue Awards: Gretchen Goewey, Jenna Guthrie, Cole Hall, Dalton Heavner, Carrie Hill, Ross Smith, Jess Heavner, Andy Woods, Jeremy Woods Honorable mention: Daniel Ballinger, Daniel Barger, Allyson Bingham, Riley Bradshaw, Wyatt Bradshaw, Ally Broyles, Christopher Burbridge, Jessica Grammer, Emily Hooper, Jamie Lister, Jared Mountain, Julie Mountain, Rachel Motley, Lisa Mowen, Sarah Mowen, Rachel Reis, Sammy Reis, Laura Rokita, Isaac Smithers, Miranda Whitaker, Lori Woods, Molly Woods, Tori Woods Community Involvement & Global Awareness medal: Billie Henry Honorable mention: Nicole Browning Engineering & Technology medal: Jayme Brace Blue awards: Eric Berquist, Bobby DeVries, Clay Hall Honorable mention: Daniel Ballinger, Allyson Bingham, Riley Bradshaw, Caleb DeVries, Izack Hively, Jessica Main, Jared Mountain, Clayton Myers Environment & Natural Resources medal: Haelee Harris Blue award: Gretchen Goewey Honorable mention: Izack Hively, Julia Grammer, Evin Main, Elizabeth Reis Food Nutrition & Health: Wilson Webel Blue awards: Aubrey DeVries, Jennifer Moore Honorable mention Jacqueline Bingham, Danielle Baughman, Jayme Brace, Nicole Browning, Gena Mann, Kyle Mowen, Courtney Reel, Rachel Reis, Rachel Snyder Home & Family medal: Rachel DeVries, Billie Henry Blue Awards: Aubrey DeVries, Jennifer Moore Honorable mention: Jacqueline Bingham, Samantha Clostermery, Madeline Davis, Haelee Harris, Jessica Main, Rachel Motley, Courtney Reel, Rachel Reis, Hannah Scranton, Blaklyn Zenner Leadership: Blue Award: Jennifer Moore Personal Development Medal: Haelee Harris, Wilson Webel Blue Awards: Eric Berquist, Aubrey DeVries, Gretchen Goewey, Jennifer Moore Honorable mention: Samantha Clostermery, Frankie Craven Plants & Soils medal: Dustin Webel Blue Awards: Cole Hall, Haelee Harris Honorable mention: Billie Henry 1st & 2nd yr. members who filled out records: Barry Builders-Evin Main, Tabitha Winner Creighton Whitamore Barry Winners- Jessica Main, Elizabeth Reis City Chiks-Courtney Reel, Laura Rokita Clover Crew-Jessica Grammer, Julia Grammer, Aleck Hively, Izack Hively, Rachel Snyder Country Clovers-Brady Foster Determined Detroiters -Samantha Clostermery, Emily Smith, Erika Warner Griggsville 4-H Club-Marie Bachman, Paul Bachman, Daniel Bingham, Peyton Bonds Ally Broyles, Jordan Dehart, Lynley Ellis Kendall Hannant, Shelby Hendricks, Ryan Kelley, Jonathon Myers, Bailey Powers Independence Hustlers-Sierra Ballinger, Austin Gerard, Alyssa Heavner, Jerad Heavner, Dakota Henry, Gena Mann Brook Smith, Isaac Smithers Milton Raise-Its-Caleb DeVries, Cody Hayden, Jess Heavner, Jayson Spann, Tanner Still Perry 4-H Stitchers-Nicole Browning, Hope Scott 2 Achievement Awards (cont’d) Pleasant Hill 4-H Citizens: Hanna Allen, Natalie Allen, Erin Mowen (1st & 2nd yr. members who filled out records) Pittsfield Producers-Autumn Clendenny, Jaylee Clendenny, Daniel Howland, Jamie Howland Pleasant Hill 4-H Citizens-Keely Collard, Joshua Morton, Makayla Morton, Seth Moyers, Ashley Wright Outstanding 1st year members: Jessica Grammer and Julia Grammer Outstanding 2nd year members are: Courtney Reel and Sierra Ballinger Trophies: Leadership: Jennifer Moore Citizenship: Billie Henry Public Presentations: Wilson Webel, Angie Edgar, Rachel DeVries Food Demonstrations: Wilson Webel, Aubrey DeVries, Jayme Brace, Madalene Davis General Demonstration: Haelee Harris Horse & Pony Judging: Jenna Guthrie Dairy Judging: Andy Woods Outstanding Conservation Project: Jessica Grammer All Cloverbuds received a certificate and those filling out records received an additional gift: Cloverbuds are: Barry Winners: Robbie Main Clover Crew: Janessa Grammer, Keaton Harris, Paige Snyder Griggsville 4-H Club: Jennifer Bingham, Duncan Bradshaw, Matthew Myers Independence Hustlers: Abigal Heavner, Avery Heavner, Jaydon Heavner, Justin Hooper, Emma Mann, Braden Musgrave Milton Raise-Its: Gabrielle Davis, Will Heavner, John Scranton, Isaac Shaw, Jack Sibley, Kristen Sibley, Claire Smith Pittsfield Producers: Dakotah Clostermery, Daniel Clostermery, Holden Deeder, Isabella McCartney, Bailey Mowen, Riley Parsons, Morgan Puterbaugh, Alayna Scranton, Kameron Smithers Animal Science Award jackets: Dalton Heavner -2008 award jacket winner in Beef; Andy Woods – 2008 winner in Rabbits and Continuing Excellence in Beef and Swine; Gretchen Goewey-2008 award winner in Cats and Dogs; Carrie Hill - Continuing Excellence in Cats and Horses; Rachel Reis -2008 award winner in Dairy; Daniel Ballinger - Continuing Excellence in Dairy; Danielle Baughman – Continuing Excellence in Dogs; Evan Sheppard – Continuing Excellence in Dogs; Cole Hall – Continuing Excellence in Sheep, Goats, and Poultry; Angie Edgar -2008 award winner in Horses; Jenna Guthrie – Continuing Excellence in Horses; Molly Woods -2008 award jacket winner in Sheep; Ryan Motley – Continuing Excellence in Rabbits; Jeremy Woods -2008 award winner in Swine . Electricity School: Dakota Henry-Level one Jayme Brace-Level two Electricity Achievement Award: Ryan Kelley Fashion Revue framed photos: Allyson Bingham, Jacqueline Bingham Nicole Browning, Samantha Clostermery, Madalene Davis, Aubrey DeVries, Rachel DeVries, Angie Edgar, Billie Henry Courtney Reel,Rachel Reis, Blaklyn Zenner 4-H Cooking 101 notebooks: Nicole Browning, Beth Edgar, Brady Foster, Julia Grammer, Haelee Harris, Aleck Hively, Gena Mann, Kyle Mowen, Courtney Reel, Elizabeth Reis, Hope Scott, Rachel Snyder, and Ashley Wright Top Treasurer: Haelee Harris Top Secretary: Jessica Grammer Fairbook cover contest winner: Clay Hall 3 Achievement Awards (cont’d) Determined Detroiters Matt Swartz Memorial Outstanding Member: Samantha Clostermery Continuing Excellence: Dan Barger, Sarah Sibley, Erika Warner Pittsfield Producers Outstanding member Trophy: Christopher Burbridge Darlene Schroeder Memorial Home Ec Award: Hannah Scranton Illinois 4-H Key Award: Daniel Ballinger, Matt Coultas, Ryan Motley, Jared Mountain, Lisa Mowen, Rachel Reis, Hannah Scranton Kayla Sutton, Miranda Whitaker, Michael Whitlock 4-H Member Alumni: Courtney Sealock and Laura Rokita 4-H Alumni Award: David Fuhler Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame: Gwen Woods Club Awards: Scrapbook Contest-Pittsfield Producers Top Window Display: Milton Raise-Its Window displays (all A ratings): Clover Crew, Independence Hustlers, Pittsfield Producers Progress award: Barry Builders, Barry Winners, Clover Crew, Determined Detroiters, Griggsville 4-H Club, Perry 4-H Stitchers Award of Excellence: Barry Builders Barry Winners, Clover Crew, Determined Detroiters, Griggsville 4-H Club, Independence Hustlers Intercultural Award: Clover Crew, Country Clovers, Determined Detroiters, Milton Raise-Its Club of the Year: Griggsville 4-H Club Congratulations and thank you for another great year! Federation Fundraiser Thank you to all who participated in the 4-H Federation fundraiser. Funds go toward programming and activities for the 4-H members throughout the year. Profits were $2224.93. Brady Foster was top salesman and he receives $10.00, a CD player, Clover cash, and prizes; 2nd top sales were by Samantha Clostermery; 3rd-Sierra Ballinger; and 4th-Bailey Mowen. Top selling clubs were Independence Hustlers and Pittsfield Producers. Federation Report The Pike County 4-H Federation met on Tuesday, November 4 at the Farm Bureau Hall. Members who assisted with Achievement night, fundraiser delivery and HCE Christmas in October were recognized. A thank you note was read from HCE. Ideas for Cloverbud party and new member party were discussed. Members signed up to help with the Foundation Christmas Craft show on Dec. 6. Upcoming events include Great 4-H Debate in Springfield in February and Illini Summer Academies in Champaign in June. Officer elections were conducted and results are: President: Ross Smith Vice-President: Michael Whitlock Secretary: Rachel Reis Treasurer: Jacqueline Bingham Sentinel: Jesse Poor Next meeting is Tuesday, December 2 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Hall. Bring $5.00 to shop for food for the Christmas Basket program. All 4-H members in Jr. High and up are welcome to join the fun. Don’t forget to cash your premium checks. They are void after 60 days. 4 4-H Foundation Christmas Craft Show No-sew Blanket Workshop Thursday, December 4 --5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau Hall Here is a fun workshop for all ages. We will be making John Deere no-sew blankets and you are invited to join us. Cost is $25.00 which includes fabric, instruction, scissors and pizza. Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 – 2:00 Join us on Saturday, December 6 for the annual Foundation Christmas Craft Show at the Farm Bureau Hall. While you are doing your Christmas shopping, there will be soup, sandwiches, and drinks available. There will also be some great door prizes, a Longaberger blanket basket raffle and a bake sale all day. See you there! Please let us know if you can assist with any of the following: * Selling raffle tickets for the Longaberger Blanket basket raffle filled with Pike County products. Tickets are $1.00 or 6/$5 and are available at the Extension office. * The Foundation is not selling pies by the slice this year so for the bake sale we need pies as well as cookies, candy, cakes, etc. We also need volunteers to work at the bake sale that day. We appreciate the 4-H Foundation for all of the hard work they do! National 4-H Week Window Displays Thank you to the clubs who promoted 4-H during National 4-H Week. All of the clubs did a great job with the theme “Keeping It Green” Milton Raise-Its were chosen as the top window and Clover Crew, Independence Hustlers, and Pittsfield Producers all received an A rating. All clubs received a check from Federation for their efforts. The choice of fabrics includes: Pink : “Girls drive tractors too” Modern John Deere tractor Antique John Deere tractor All over John Deere logo These would make great gifts or just make one for yourself. Call by November 24 with your choice of designs so we can purchase supplies. Leatherneck Football 4-H, FFA, and Scouts Day at Western IL University Saturday, November 22 @ 1:05 p.m. WIU vs. Youngstown State All members and leaders will receive a complimentary ticket; parents and other family members can purchase discounted tickets for $5.00. Members are invited to participate in a pre-game ceremony and National anthem. Call the extension office at 285-5543 for a form. 4-H Premier LCP Award An award for 4-H members who are at least 17 years old by December 1 and have not reached their 19th birthday by September 1 of application year. Award is given to 4-H members who exhibit outstanding leadership, citizenship, cooperation and professionalism. Award is sponsored by Illinois Farm Bureau and deadline is December 15. Call for an application. 5 Mark your calendars for upcoming events Lincoln Forum Scholarship Contest The Great 4-H Debate February 13-14 Mark your calendar now! 4-H’ers from across Illinois are invited to converge in Springfield to debate bills and learn about the legislative process. The Great 4-H Debate is for all high school age 4-H youth who are interested in learning about how Illinois state government works. During the two-day event, youth will: meet and work with state legislators and lobbyists experience the passage of bills through the legislative system have the opportunity to debate, amend and vote on bills while sitting in the chambers of the Illinois House of Representatives Besides all the work, participants will meet new friends from across the state of Illinois and have fun at the dance Friday night. Details for the conference are being finalized now and registration materials will be available at your local Extension Office in mid-November. Registration fee for the conference will be between $60-$75. Chett Pease is on the planning committee. The University of Illinois at Springfield and the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission are co-sponsoring a state-wide contest in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of our 16th President. This contest is open to Illinois High school students in grades 11 and 12 attending public, private, parochial, home schools, or Illinois students enrolled in high school correspondence/ GED programs during the 2008-2009 academic year. For information about the scholarships go to: http://www.uis.edu/academicaffairs/lincolnforum/ Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum In Celebration of Lincoln's 200th the museum is offering ½ off adult priced tickets. If your club would like to take a field trip to the Lincoln Museum, check out www.presidentlincoln.org to find out what month will be offered for Pike County. Welcome new members City Chiks Jr. Leadership Conference When: February 21-22 Where: near Carlinville, IL Who: for 7th & 8th graders Illini Summer Academies When: June 29-July 1 Where: U of I campus in Champaign Who: high school age What: Leadership and career conference Trystin Smith Caylee Miller Independence Hustlers Wesley Bradshaw Eli Smithers (Cloverbud) Pittsfield Producers Lexi Ebbing (Cloverbud) Ethan Brown (Cloverbud) Brianna Brown (Cloverbud) Olivia Hobbs (Cloverbud) 6 Livestock Leader Corner Livestock Projects-Please turn in your enrollment forms to the office by January 5, 2009 so we can keep you updated about your project. The Croatia Culture Kit is available for loan through November. Please call the office to reserve the kit. Livestock records have been revised and are available online at http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/staff/livestockrec.doc Steer Weigh-in The 4-H Steer Weigh is Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Johnson/Wilke Veterinary Clinic in West Pittsfield. All steers that plan to show at the Pike County Beef Show on or at the Illinois State Fair in August must be weighed and tattooed that day. Steers must be owned by exhibitor by February 1, 2009. Show Cattle Clinic with Kirk Stiewalt February 6, 7 & 8 at Lowderman Auction Company—Macomb, IL Registration Fee: $250 (Limit 20) $100 Deposit by January 15th Topics: Daily care, stall preparation, halter breaking, washing and drying, hands on clipping, nutrition, show day fitting and showmanship. Participants should bring: animal, chute, blower, clippers & supplies. Meal provided. Horses Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market at Arlington Park Racecourse-November 22 &23 This is an all-breed, multi discipline educational & shopping event. See http://www.horsemenscouncil.org/Expo-08/index.php for more information. Pike County 4-H ShareShops Great clubs start with great leaders and our 4-H members deserve the best! We are hosting a series of ShareShops where 4-H leaders can connect with 4-H experts and leader from across Illinois. Please join us for these informal sessions to help you improve you 4-H club. Dates: January 8-Positive Youth Development January 27-Communications in a Club February 17-Parental Involvement February 19-Public Presentations March 3-Risk Management Schedule: 6:30 p.m.-Conversation over dessert 7:00 p.m.-Workshop topic 8:00 p.m.-Sharing session 8:15 p.m.-Wrap-up Pre-registration is required ten days before the session you would like to attend. Please call 285-5543 to register. 4-H Community Improvement and Health Improvement Grants Available Grants are available to clubs for carrying out worthwhile community improvement projects. Examples include tree planting programs, community clean-up or improvement projects, health fairs, making first aid kits for groups, etc. More information and forms will soon be available at http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/grants.html or call the Pike County Extension office. Deadline is Jan. 30, 2009. 7 Nutrition & Wellness Workshops University of Illinois Pike County Extension is offering a series of nutrition & wellness workshops. Many of these fit in well with 4-H food & nutrition projects. Members under 12 should be accompanied by parent. Call 285-5543 to pre-register or if you have questions. Workshops are held at the Pike County Farm Bureau Hall in Pittsfield. November 13, 5:30 p.m.-Diabetes and the Holidays-Participate in a demonstration of a holiday menu fit for kings, but specifically designed for those with diabetes. Information on diabetic diets and a variety of holiday menus will be distributed. Meal included. Cost-$10 December 9, 6:00 p.m.-Holiday Happenings-While you may not eat what you grow in this class, knowing what plants to choose for growing during the holidays helps brighten up winter days. Healthy eating during the holidays and giving gifts from the kitchen and garden are also part of great holiday traditions. Learn about both in one class! Cost-$10 January 29. 5:30 p.m.-Getting Back to Basics-Making Your Own Master MixesWith rising food costs, families are seeking ways to cut expenses while still providing nutritious, wholesome foods for their families. A variety of mixes will be made for you to try and to take home. No cost. February 26, 5:30 p.m.-BreadmakingUSDA guidelines recommend increasing our fiber intake to 14 grams of fiber per 1000 calories consumed. To achieve this goal, a yeast and quick bread making/tasting workshop will teach the art of making breads from start to finish. Cost-$10. May 5, 5:30 p.m.-Pies, Pies & More PiesLearn the art of making pies-including making pie crust, fruit pies, cream pies and meat pies! Get back to home-style cooking for your family. Food quality and nutritional value of foods can be controlled with foods that are made at home. Cost-$10. Radon Poster Contest for Youth ages 9-14 Here is an opportunity for students age 9-14 to win money and a trip to Washington D.C. for the national radon poster contest. This is a fun, educational way to learn about the health effects of radon. For information about the contest visit http://www.takeactiononradon.uiuc.edu/reso urces/contest Websites Web site for project support: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/projects/onlineref.html Illinois Livestock Trail Website http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/ Includes sites on Beef, Dairy, Horses, Pork, Poultry, Sheep, Goats, Pasture, and much more. Animal Science Website http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/equiz/ An interactive website that allows youth to test their livestock knowledge is available through U of I Extension and the Dept. of Animal Sciences Get Up & Move Check out the club activities, leader and parent resources at: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/opps/move/index.html 8 4-H Fairbook Cover Contest We are looking for your creative ideas for the cover design of our 2009 Pike County fairbook and Achievement night book. The winning entry will receive a gift at Achievement night. Entries are due March 1, 2009. Please note the rules and guidelines: 1. Design should be 8” by 8”. 2. Include the title: 2009 Pike County 4-H Show 3. Include your name and club’s name in the design. 4. Black ink on white paper. 5. If the 4-H Clover is used in the design use only the official Clover pictured here. International Travel Opportunities Await 4-Hers Illinois 4-Hers, 12 – 18 years of age are encouraged to make the global connection by participating in a 4-week homestay exchange in Australia, Costa Rica, Finland, or a 4-8 week homestay Japan. Through 4-H international exchange programs 4-Hers become a member of a host family in another country. Participants gain first hand experience and knowledge of their new country as they work along side host siblings and parents to experience daily life, culture, special customs and traditions. For more information contact the Extension office at 285-5543. Cloverbuds You can find the official Clover at http://www.4hbrandnetwork.org/apply/graphics.aspx or call the Extension office and we will help you. We have a handout available on the proper use of the 4-H Name and Emblem available upon request. 6. Do not place any objects or letters over the 4-H Clover unless you omit the H’s on the leaves. In other words, you may use a plain clover in your design. 7. No copyrighted images such as Mickey Mouse or sports logos will be accepted. 8. Entries are due into the Extension office by March 1, 2009. Thank You Notes If you received an award at Achievement Night, please don’t forget to write a thank you note to your donor. Winter and holiday Cloverbud activities: Celebrations Around the World Mall Mania and the Sharper Shopper Fall Festival-A Harvest of Fun Experiencing Disabilities Experimenting with the 5 Senses Making Healthy Food Choices Home Hobbies Building Character Digging Those Dinosaurs Lesson plans are available for loan at the Pike County Extension office. New deadline for adding or dropping projects: April 1 9 Pike County 4-H Calendar of Events November Croatia Culture Kit 22 National Family Volunteer Day December 1 Club re-enrollments due to the office 2 Federation Christmas Party 4:30 p.m. 4 No-sew John Deere blanket workshop 5:00-7:00 pm 6 Foundation Christmas craft show/bake sale 15 Farm Bureau 4-H Premier LCP Awards due 2009 January 5 Livestock enrollments due 6 Federation 4:30 p.m. 8 4-H Leader ShareShop- Positive Youth Development 27 4-H Leader ShareShop-Communications in a Club TBA Livestock Sale Committee meeting 6:30 p.m. TBA Cloverbud Celebration TBA New Member Party February 3 Federation 4:30 p.m. 7 Steer Weigh-In 1:00 – 3:00 13-14 Great 4-H Debate 17 4-H Leader ShareShop-Parental Involvement 19 4-H Leader ShareShop-Public Presentations 27 4-H Foundation fundraiser lunch-Taters to Go 11-1 21-22 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference 19-22 Illinois Beef Expo Pike County Extension Director: Jennifer Mowen Youth Development Educator: Kelly Pool Community Worker: Cheri Myers Newsletter written by: Cheri Myers If you have any questions or comments regarding this issue of Clover Power please contact us at: 217-285-5543 Holiday Office Hours: The office will be closed on November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. For Christmas-the office will be closed at 4:30 on December 23 and will re-open on January 5 State/County/Local Groups/United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any programs, please contact University of Illinois Extension, Pike County at 217-285-5543. 10