December 2013

4-H News
MACOUPIN COUNTY
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this issue

JLC and Holiday Hours P.1

Speaking for IL & Upcoming Events P .2

Livestock Ownership Dates P.3 Livestock Ownership Dates P.4

Premier LCP Award & P4 Program P .5

UNIT 18- Serving: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin & Montgomery Counties

Montgomery County Extension #1 Industrial Park Drive Hillsboro, IL 62049 Ph.: 217 - 532 - 3941 Fax: 217 - 532 - 3944 Christian County Extension 1120 N. Webster Street Taylorville, IL 62568 Ph.: 217 - 287 - 7246 Fax: 217 - 287 - 7248 Macoupin County Extension #60 Carlinville Plaza Carlinville, IL 62626 Ph.: 217 - 854 - 9604 Fax: 217 - 854 - 7804 Jersey County Extension 200 North Lafayette, Suite 6, 2nd Floor Jerseyville, IL 62052

Bowling Party & Meeting Times P.6 Whats Happening P.7 Achievement Night Results P.8 2013 4 - H Club Pictures P.9 Photo Booth Fun P.10 Upcoming Events P.11

JR. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SAVING THE WORLD THROUGH

February 8th9th Decatur Conference Center

Become a superhero when you participate in the upcoming Jr. Leadership Conference on February 8-9th at the Decatur Conference Center, Decatur, IL At the Jr. Leadership Conference (JLC), 7th and 8th grade 4-Hers will experience what it takes to become a super leader. Workshops will include: Picture & Video Editing, Renewable Energy & Wind Power, Stereotypes First Impressions Arent Always Accurate, SMART Goals, and Learn How to be an Original. Cost for the conference is $135 and includes all meals, lodging and conference supplies. One may register online at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state4h/ events/juniorleadership2014.cfm before Jan. 20. Only 90 registrations are allowed, so register early. A first-time partial scholarship is also available, from the Illinois 4-H Foundation. Please contact your local Extension office for more information regarding the scholarship application.

Ph.: 618 - 498 - 2913 Fax: 618 - 498 - 5913

STAFF
Amanda Cole, County Director acole1@illinois.edu Peggy Hampton, 4 - H Youth Development Educator phampton@illinois.edu Jodi Heberling, Christian County 4 - H Program Coordinator heberlin@illinois.edu Judy Benz, Jersey County 4 - H Program Coordinator benz@illinois.edu Kate Harding, Macoupin County 4 - H Program Coordinator harding@illinois.edu Elisha Hughes, Montgomery County 4 - H Program Coordinator ehugh2@illinois.edu
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Unit 18 Extension offices in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties will be closed December 23, 2013 through January 1st, 2014 for the Holidays!

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SPEAKING FOR ILLINOIS 4-H TRAINING JANUARY 11TH

The next Speaking for Illinois 4-H training is set for Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Springfield. This is an opportunity for older 4-H members to help Extension staff with presentations to civic groups, county board members, donors, and legislators. SFI4-H trains 4-H members, age 14 and older, in public presentation skills, Positive Youth Development and facts to share with stakeholders as they tell their 4-H story. SFI4-H youth are also invited to help at the spring Legislative Connection. Registration is posted at: http:/web.extension.illinois.edu/ state4h/members/leadership_sfi4h.cfm. The registration fee for training is $10 and includes lunch. Deadline to register is January 3rd.

UPCOMING STATE EVENTSSAVE THE DATES!

4-H GREAT DEBATE will be held Friday evening, March 7 through Saturday afternoon, March 8 at the State House Inn and State Capitol Building in Springfield. This event is open to high school 4-H teens. Youth will sign up for a mock bill and research that bill prior to the conference. Once at the conference each participant works in a group to make final preparations for the debate of their bill. Delegates may also run for the office of Speaker of the House or Clerk of the House. Participants learn about the legislative process and how Illinois government works, while debating in the House Chambers on Saturday. STATE 4-H ROBOTICS COMPETITION will be held May 3, 2014 at the U of I in Champaign, This event is open to all 4-H youth ages 9-18 who would like to compete. Teams must have at least three members. Details on this years team challenge will be released February 1. THE ILLINOIS 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM will hold it first STATE SHOOT on May 31, 2014 at the Brittany Shooting Park, Bunker Hill, IL. Illinois 4-H members ages 14-18 and enrolled in shooting sports will be able to compete in the shooting disciplines of recurve archery, compound archery, shotgun, air rifle, and .22 rifle. Teams of four in each shooting discipline will be selected to represent Illinois at the National 4-H Invitation Competition to be held in late June in Grand Island, Nebraska. ILLINI SUMMER ACADEMIES will be held June 21-25 at the University of Illinois in Champaign. ISA allows teens an opportunity to explore a college major, including hands on activities planned by University faculty, staff and graduate students .

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2014 Steers, Barrows, Wethers, & Meat Goats

Birth, Ownership and Tattoo Dates for Illinois State Fair Junior Show
STEERS: Calved on or after January 1, 2013 Owned & personally cared for by exhibitor since February 1, 2014 Tattooed On or between the last Saturday in January (January 25, 2014) and March 15, 2014. In addition to tattooing, steers that will be going to state fair are to be tagged with the electronic ID tags. BARROWS: Regular Barrows Farrowed on or after January 15, 2014 and must be the property of the exhibitor by June 1, 2014. No weighing and tattooing required but must submit ear notches when making entry for ISF Premiere Barrows Farrowed on or after February 10, 2014 and must have been the property of the exhibitor by June 1, 2014 Weighed and Tattooed February 10 to April 15, 2014 Tattooed within 35 days of birth and not weigh more than 1.0 lbs./day of age Junior exhibitors can purchase nominated barrows SHEEP WETHERS: Both Premiere & Live Show Wethers Lambed on or after January 1, 2014 Ownership Date May 15, 2014 Weighed & Tattooed between March 15 and May 15, 2014 Weigh/Tattoo procedures for Open & Jr. Premiere & Live Show Wethers: All lambs and meat goats to be exhibited at the State Fair MUST be taken to one of the statewide locations for weighing and tattooing. Each lamb will be tagged with an electronic ID tag, tattooed, weighed, and recorded on Lamb Nomination Forms from Dan Jennings. Specific information regarding each of the weigh-in locations & procedures will be forthcoming. MEAT GOATS: (ALL MEAT GOAT WETHERS MUST BE TATTOOED AT REGIONAL SHEEP PROCESSING SITES). Wethers Born on or after October 1, 2013 Registered and tattooed in name of exhibitor only by May 15, 2014 Ownership dates for Kids & Yearlings not in milk May 15, 2014

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BREEDING ANIMALS

Birth & Ownership Dates for Illinois State Fair Junior Show
Beef Heifers and Cows: Heifers Age requirement is from September 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014 (w/ addition of Senior Yearling class) Owned and personally cared for by exhibitor since June 1, 2014 Performance Cows Cows must be born before September 1, 2012 (Cow-Calf Class only) Owned and personally cared by exhibitor since January 1, 2014 Swine Gilts: Age requirement is farrowed on or after January 1, 2014 Owned by exhibitor since June 1, 2014 Sheep Ewes & Rams: Age requirement for yearling ewes is from January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013 Age requirement for ewe lambs is after September 1, 2013 Age requirement for ram lambs is after January 1, 2014 Owned and personally cared for by exhibitor since June 25, 2014 Dairy Cows and Heifers: No age requirements Calves and Heifers Owned since June 1, 2014 Cows Owned since January 1, 2014 Horse and Pony: May 1 Place on file in Extension Office or w/ FFA Advisor copies of ownership and/or lease papers for all animals that the member plans to exhibit at the ISF Junior Horse Show. MAY 15 Copies of the ownership and/or lease papers and one set of photos sent to State Fair for entry verification. Dogs: Dogs must be owned or leased by June 1, 2014 Dairy Goats: Kids and Yearlings not in milk must be owned by exhibitor only by June 1, 2014. Milking Does must be owned by exhibitor only by January 1, 2014. Meat Goats All meat goats (wethers and all breeding animals) are to be owned by exhibitor only by May 15, 2014. Rabbits, Pygmy Goats & Poultry: Does -- By June 1 of the year exhibiting All others -- Out of stock owned by the exhibitor prior to June 1.

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4-H PREMIER LCP AWARD PROGRAM

Each year, the Illinois Farm Bureau and their Affiliates help Illinois 4-H recognize 10 outstanding 4-H members by sponsoring the Illinois 4-H Premier LCP Award. The award is for 4-H members age 17 or older by December 1, 2013. LCP stands for Leadership, Citizenship, and Professionalism. The application focuses on leadership positions the member has held; participation in county, state, and national events; 4-H goals they have set and reached; and reference evaluations. Each county is allowed to submit two applications. The top ten youth selected on the state level are invited to a 3-day leadership conference in April and are recognized with plaques at the Illini Summer Academies banquet in June. Applications are available at the State 4-H website at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ state4h/members/recognition_awards.cfm Applications must be turned into your local Extension office no later than December 20, 2013.

4-HERS NAMED TO SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAMP4

Twenty-nine students have been selected for the P4 Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program including 4-H members David Bruns from Christian County and Lindsay Stine from Macon County. This program is a partnership between Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the Springfield Public Schools (SPS). This is the fifth year of the Pipeline program with a new cohort of high school students who are eager to learn about the life of medical students and physician careers. These Pipeline students represent a bright future for health care in central and southern Illinois. Students were selected by a committee who reviewed letters of recommendation, a personal statement and a summary of volunteer, school and community activities, all of which needed to reDavid Bruns and Lindsay Stine flect superior academic performance, high levels of motivation Following the white coat ceremony and a sincere interest in pursuing medical careers. Students will participate in three different sessions throughout the year. The sessions are held after school for three hours and include participation in medical school style curriculum; introduction to problem based learning (PBL); tours and shadowing, and interactions with SIU students and faculty. David Bruns, a 5 year member of the Pana Tri-County Kids 4-H club, states The P4 program is fun, exciting, and a great experience for my future as a medical student. It has been fun getting to meet and work with new people and get to talk with actual medical students. It was an honor to be given a seat in the program and I look forward to the next 4 years Im in the program. Lindsay Stine, a 7 year 4-H member from Macon County, says "P4 is a really wonderful program that has helped me gain experience and allowed me to participate in classes that will prepare me for my future as a health care provider."
If you would like to highlight a 4-H member for their achievements in the 4 -H newsletter, please send their story with a picture to phampton@illinois.edu
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FEDERATION BOWLING PARTY

Youre Invited!!!
Come join us Saturday, January 4th at 4pm for an evening of bowling & fun!

Youth Age 13 & Older

Where: Gillespie Superbowl

815 Broadway Street Gillespie, IL 62033

Cost: $6.00 for 2 games & shoe rental! Sign up Today!!!
See Attached Flyer for more Details! Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Meetings
Meeting Notices
4-H Federation Meeting-Saturday January 4 at 4 p.m. The 4-H Federation youth will meet to discuss upcoming events for 2014, then members will bowl! 4-H Committee Meeting-Monday, January 27, 7 p.m. The 4-H Committee will meet at the Extension office to discuss County Fair/Show dates, Plan our Spring County Night Event, look at new 4-H record form, and evaluate 4-H programming in Macoupin County. Volunteer E-Forum-Monday, February 3, 7 p.m. Leaders will meet at the Extension office to Explore the Science of 4-H Projects.
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WHATS HAPPENING
SMALL ENGINES WORKSHOP JAN 18
What: Small Engines: Part by Part! Special Interest Workshop taught by Veryl Reiher When: Saturday, January 18 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Where: University of Illinois Extension Office-Carlinville Who: Youth ages 10 and above Hands-on learning with how engines work, different types of engines, identifying parts, overhauling small engines, troubleshooting, and maintenance. For more details...See Attached Flyer in this Newsletter!!

ART SPIN Club this January!

See ART SPIN Flyer in this Newsletter !

Saturday Mornings Starting January 25!

9:30am-11:00am Macoupin County Extension Office Join us for 6 Sessions of Hands-On Learning and Artwork Design
(JAN 25 * FEB 1 * FEB 8 * FEB 15 * FEB 22 * MARCH 1)

Enhance Basic Drawing techniques through fun activities

Design your very own water color painting Create your very own masterpiece on canvas

Work independently on your designs with guidance from you ART instructor, Suzy Humphreys

Coming Soon: Robotics & Aerospace SPIN

University of Illinois Extension will be offering a Robotics SPIN club starting February 10 and will meet on Monday nights from 6:30pm-8pm for six weeks! Also being offered this Spring will be an Aerospace SPIN club. This club will meet Tuesday nights from 6:30pm-8pm for 5 weeks and finish out the six week program with a Space Mission trip to St. Louis Challenger Learning Center. More details to come! Keep a look out!!!
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Macoupin County 4-H Achievement Results 2013

Top Award Winners McAllister Scholarship Robinson Scholarship Outstanding 4-H Member Outstanding Home Economics Outstanding Agriculture I Dare You Kody Brown Shelby Albert Meghan Wolff Jennifer Robbins Meghan Wolff Anne Robbins & Mackenzie Wolff Service Award Alumni Award Past Federation President Building on Excellence Carney Leadership Award IL 4-H Hall of Fame Bunker Hill Gazette Diane Bowman Jennifer Robbins Alyssa Kroeschel Miranda Fulton Jack & Lolita Alward Jennifer Robbins & Meghan Wolff Mackenzie Wolff & Anne Robbins

Kody Brown

Shelby Albert

For an entire list of 2013 award results, please check your Achievement Night Booklet or go to our website at web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/ macoupin4h/ under left tab 4-H Records and Awards

Miranda Fulton

Lolita & Jack Alward

KC Hall Decorating Committee Achievement Program MC Power Point Presentation Achievement Banquet Dinner Banquet Set-Up Crew Clean-Up Crew

Verlene Klopmeier, Lolita Alward, Michelle Wolff, Tammy Wolff, Emily, Isabelle, & Mackenzie Wolff Jennifer Robbins Lydia and Miranda Fulton, and Mackenzie & Emily Wolff Rosie & Kenny Huff Clever Clovers 4-H Club 4x4s & Green Genes 4-H Clubs

****A special thank you to club leaders and volunteers who took the time out of their busy schedules to judge records.****

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Macoupin County 4-H Clubs 2013

Clever Clovers

Shipman Clovers

Four by Four

Lucky Birds

Stauntoneers

Piasa Birds

Bunker Hill Livewires

Brighton Farmhands

Clover Cadets

Green Genes

Pioneers

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Achievement Night 2013 Photo Booth Fun

Brought to you by 4-H Federation!!! Come Join the Fun!

4-H Rocks!
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Upcoming Events
December 3rd 12th 17th 4-H Holiday Sewing Workshop 6:30pm-8pm Extension Office Ornament Making Workshop 6:30-8:30-Staunton Assembly Church Cookies & Crafts Workshop 6:30pm-8pm-Extension Office Applications due for LCP Award

UNIT 18 - Serving
Christian County Jersey County Macoupin County Montgomery County

20th

23rdJan. 1st Office Closed for Holidays January 2nd 4th 18th 25th 20th 27th Extension office reopens 4-H Federation Bowling Party 4pm-Gillespie Superbowl Small Engines Workshop 9am-3pm- Extension Office ART SPIN Club begins 9:30am-11 Extension Office Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Office Closed 4-H Committee Meeting 7pm Extension Office

February (Federation Baking Workshop-TBD (More info to come!) 3rd 8-9th 10th Volunteer E-Fourm Exploring the Science of 4-H Projects 7pm Jr. Leadership Conference, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel Robotics SPIN Club begins 6:30pm-8pm-Extension Office March

Look for more information in your 4-H E-blasts, on Facebook, and keep checking our website!!!

7-8th 18th May 3rd 23rd 31st June

4-H Great Debate, IL State Capitol Aerospace SPIN club begins! (More details to come!)

4-H State Robotics Competition 4-H Federation Pork Cookout on Carlinville Square 11am-1pm 4-H Shooting Sports State Shoot, Brittany Shooting Park, Bunker Hill

21-25th Illini Summer Academies, University of IL, Champaign/Urbana

4-H Foundation Ornament Sale

Celebrating 100 Years of Extension What a great way to Celebrate 4-H! Purchase a 4-H Christmas Ornament for only $6. Three styles : Basic 4-H Clover, William Otwell Suit, William Otwell Casual. Available at the Extension office or check with your local 4-H club!
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University of Illinois ExtensionMacoupin County # 60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, IL 62626 217/854-9604

Cookies & Crafts Clinic

Tuesday, December 17 (6:30-8:00pm)
U of I Extension OfficeMacoupin County
Youth Ages 5 and above! Please Join us for an evening of fun!

Cost: $5.00

What: Cookies & Crafts Clinic Cookie Decorating Holiday Craft Making

Deadline to register is:

December 10
Mail your registration to: University of Illinois Extension Macoupin County #60 Carlinville Plaza Carlinville, IL 62626 Fax 217/854-7804 or
Register online at:

Name________________________________________ Age______ E -mail________________

Address____________________________________ City________________ Zip__________

217/854-9604

Emergency Contact____________________ Any Food Allergys_______________________

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Macoupin County 4-H Federation

Youre Invited:
Youth Age 13 & Older
Come join us Sat. Jan. 4th for an evening of bowling & fun!

Saturday, January 4

4:00pm

WHERE:
Gillespie Bowling Alley-Superbowl 815 Broadway Street Gillespie, IL 62033

Bowling Party
COST: $6.00
(2 Games & Shoe Rental) Sign up by December 20 by calling the Extension office or register online at web.extension.illinois.edu/ cjmm/macoupin4h/

U of I Extension-Macoupin County #60 Carlinville Plaza Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-9604

TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER

Macoupin County 4-H

ART SPIN CLUB

9:30am-11:00am Macoupin County Extension Office
(JAN 25 * FEB 1 * FEB 8 * FEB 15 * FEB 22 * MARCH 1)

#60 Carlinville Plaza Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-9604 (Fax) 217-854-7804 harding@illinois.edu

Saturday Mornings Starting January 25!

Join us for 6 Sessions of Hands-On Learning and Artwork Design

JOIN ART INSTRUCTOR SUZANNE HUMPHREYS

Youth Ages 10 and above!

Highlights:

Cost: $10.00 (4-Her) $20 (Non-4-Her)

Enhance Basic Drawing techniques through fun activities Design your very own water color painting Create your very own masterpiece on canvas Work independently on your designs with guidance from you ART instructor Have some fun and meet new friends who enjoy ART just like you!

Register by January 10th. Contact your local Extension office at 217 -854-9604 or Register online at web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/macoupin4h/
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Looking for an adventure and learning opportunity for your child that teaches the basics of small engines and maintenance? Look no further.
What: Small Engines: Part by Part! Special Interest Workshop taught by Veryl Reiher When: Saturday, January 18 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Where: University of Illinois Extension Office-Carlinville Who: Youth ages 10 and above Cost is $5 to cover the cost of materials and

Hands-on learning with how engines work, different types of engines, identifying parts, overhauling small engines, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Registration is required by January 10 & space is limited.

Please call the University of Illinois Extension Macoupin County office at 217/854-9604 or register online at web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/macoupin4h/

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the University of Illinois Extension Macoupin County Office at 217-854-9604. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in program and employment.