November

2013

4-H News
this issue
Ocer Training & Livestock P.1 Jr. Leader and CWF P.2 Livestock Ownership & Ta oo P.3 Livestock Ownership & Ta oo P.4 LCP Award & JLC P.5 Achievement Night & Federa on P.6 Top Shots & Upcoming Events P.7 Club Info & Holiday Workshop P.8 Calendar of Events/Ornaments P.9

UNIT 18- Serving: Chris an, Jersey, Macoupin & Montgomery Coun es
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

MACOUPIN COUNTY

4-H OFFICER TRAININGNOVEMBER 16TH

OFFICERS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Saturday, November 16th 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Lincoln Land Community College 1 Lincoln Land Drive, Litcheld, IL REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 8TH TO RECEIVE T-SHIRT
Register at: h ps://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registra on/?Registra onID=8950

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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4-H LIVESTOCK WORKSHOPNOVEMBER 9TH

Walker 4-H Club is sponsoring a livestock workshop for all 4-H members in Unit 18 who are interested in learn- ing more about the Beef, Sheep and Swine projects. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 9 Noon at the Butler 4-H Park located just o Rt. 127 on the north edge of Butler, IL. The cost for the workshop is $5 and lunch will be provided. If you are interested in par cipa ng please register at h ps:// webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registra on/?Registra onID=9064 by November 7th. The Beef workshop is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. led by Jordan Ruppert & Sue Schafer; Sheep workshop from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. led by Dus n Cruit; and Swine workshop from 11:00 am. to Noon led by Sue Schafer.

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CHECK OUT OUR NEW JR. LEADER OPPORTUNITY!

Serving as a 4-H Junior Leader is an honor, an opportunity, and a responsibility. Jr. Leaders can pro- vide leadership to the 4-H club, the county 4-H program, the Unit 4-H program and the 4-H program at the state level. If you are between the ages of 13 18 (as of Sept. 1), are a current 4-H member, have been a 4-H member for at least 2 years, and have the approval of your 4-H leader then check out this NEW OPPORTUNITY! Jr. leaders can . . .

Help develop the club and county 4-H programs. Develop their own ability to work with others. Develop their abili es to plan, to organize and to become a problem solver. Become a leader in their community. Act as a mentor to a new or younger 4-H member . And through par cipa on may become eligible for 4-H trips, awards, and scholarships.

To receive a JR. Leader enrollment packet, please contact your 4-H leader, 4-H program coordinator, 4-H Youth Development Educator or register online at: h ps://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registra on/?Registra onID=9067

CWF is a week-long program that provides teen delegates with insights into the workings of our federal government. This fun and educational program is provided by the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. The Illinois CWF experience is open to 4-H youth delegates ages 14-18 by May 1 of the year of the trip. The 2014 trip is scheduled for July 5-13, 2014 and is currently full, however, spaces may open up as we are coordinating the bus transportation with the Wisconsin delegation. Delegates must register on-line and pay a $250 deposit. Due to a limited number of spaces available (13 youth), initial registration is limited to 2 delegates per county and on a firstcome, first-served basis (now through December 15). Since the initial spaces are filled, we will accept names for a waiting list. If additional space is available on the bus, those on the waiting list will be contacted in December to register. To get your name on the waiting list go to: h ps://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registra on/default.cfm?Registra onID=9053

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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 elec- tronic 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 forth- coming. 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 lead- ership 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.

JLCJR. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 8-9TH

The Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference, JLC, is a fun filled overnight weekend event that provides junior high delegates with a look into leadership development and opportunities within the 4-H program. This year it will be held at the Decatur Confer- ence Center & Hotel, Decatur, IL on the weekend of February 89th. Online registration will be open mid-November and will end in early January. Registration information will be posted at: http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/state4h/events/juniorleadership.cfm JLC is open to 7th and 8th grade 4-H members and Operation Military Kids (OMK) Extension partici- pants. At this event, these members have the opportunity to bring a non-4-H friend!!! The conference offers junior high youth a chance to develop their leadership skills, meet and interact with youth from across the state, and view state leadership in action, while connecting with the State 4-H Youth Lead- ership Team. While at JLC delegates will:

Learn about opportunities available to youth leaders in Illinois, including regional and state leader-
ship teams, state committees, events, etc.

Explore assorted 4-H projects in depth with hands-on activities. This gives them the information and
activities to take back to their local clubs and start using the leadership skills they have learned.

Participate in active games and mixers that they can take back to their local clubs and use to build
theirs, and other members' leadership skills.

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ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT NOV 8, 2013

R.S.V.P. By NOV 1. for Achievement Night!!!!! 4-H members who have made outstanding achievement during the past year will be recognized on Friday, November 8 at Achievement Night. In addi on, 4-H clubs, volunteers and alumni will also be recognized. The ceremony will be at the KC Hall in Carlinville. All 4-H youth and their families are welcome to a end. Dinner at 6:30pm. Awards ceremony promptly starts at 7pm. Cost per dinner plate will be $3.50. Please make checks payable to ROSIE HUFF.

NEW!!!!! 4-H PHOTO BOOTH

BROUGHT To YOU By 4-H Federa on

Stop by the Photo Booth during Achievement Night and get your picture taken! Bring your own camera or we will e-mail you your digital image. Have fun and make some memories!

4-H FEDERATION
Federation Update
On Sunday, October 6, Federation members gathered at the Extension Office to conduct the first meeting of the 2013-2014 4-H Year. 4-H Federation officers were elected at this meeting. Your new 4-H Federation officers are as follows: Meghan Wolff-President, Mackenzie Wolff-Vice President, Rachel Wolff-Secretary, and Jacob Brown-Treasurer. Look for future information regarding 4-H Federation activities and meetings. Federation is open to 4-H members 13 and older.

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WHATS HAPPENING
Macoupin County Top Shots

Macoupin County Top Shots nished up their 2013 season on October 17. Members par cipated in a County Shoot and were recognized for their eorts at the Annual Shoo ng Sports Recogni on Night! Great Job to all 4-H par cipants! The 2014 season will begin next March!

Top Shotgun Shooters 2013: Jordan Cain and Ethan Jones

UPCOMING EVENTS
New Member Party on November 14
First and second year members are invited to a end a New Member Party on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30pm at Extension Oce. The party will introduce members to club, county, and state opportuni es as well as events that happen throughout the 4-H year! Please register by November 7 by calling the Extension oce or registering online at web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm
HOLIDAY SEWING WORKSHOP DEC 3 Come join the fun! On Tuesday, December 3, at 6:30p.m the U of I Extension will offer an introductory holiday sewing workshop. This workshop is open to youth ages 8 and above. Come by your- self or bring a friend to join in the fun. The cost for this class is $5.00 per attendee. This workshop will be led by Nancy Smith. Each participant will use their skills to create their very own holiday sewing project to take home with them that night. Space is limited and advance registration is needed by Tuesday, No- vember 26.

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4-H Club Goals

Officers Corner
Club Reporters & Historians Part of your role as a reporter or historian is to document what your club does. You can do this through wri ng news ar cles and taking pictures during your mee ngs or special trips. The Extension oce would like to receive updates from you about what your club is doing. If you send us reports and pictures, we will post them to the Extension website or use in our newsle er to help show o your club.

What you as members and leaders can do to make your 4-H club even stronger! Hold at least 6 club meetings each year. Have an average attendance of 75% of members at regular meetings. Have 75% of the members complete their projects and turn in records. Ensure each member has a job and feels needed. Include recreation at each meeting. Invite new people to join the club. Develop greater family participation. Provide a service to the community. Get to know each person in your club. Become better listeners. Participate in community functions. Learn more about specific projects or subjects. Have Fun!!!!!

***Record Changes Coming Soon***

The Records Subcommi ee has been mee ng to help make 4-H records in Macoupin County Be er. Look for new record forms in 2014!

Holiday Ornament Making Workshop Dec 12 (6:30-8:30pm)

Get into the Holiday Spirit! On Dec 12, the Stauntoneers 4-H Club Jr. Leaders will be hos ng a Holiday Ornament Making Workshop. Come have some fun and create 3 to 5 ornaments to take home with you that night! Make a few gi s or ornaments for your own tree! Where: Staunton Assembly Church (South Rt. 4) Ages: 5 & older Cost: $5.00

Deadline to Register is December 5 Call 217-854-9604 or register online at web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm

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Upcoming Events
November 8th 4-H Achievement Night at KC Hall in Carlinville 4-H Livestock Workshop 9 a.m. to Noon, Butler 4-H Park New Member Party 6:30pm Extension Office 4-H Officer Training, 9:3011:30 a.m. Lincoln Land Community College

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Christian County Jersey County Macoupin County Montgomery County

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18th 4-H Committee Meeting Telenet 7:30pm 28-29th Thanksgiving Holiday, Extension Office Closed December 3rd 12th 20th 4-H Holiday Sewing Workshop 6:30pm-8pm Extension Office Ornament Making Workshop 6:30-8:30-Staunton Assembly Church Applications due for LCP Award

23rdJan. 1st Extension Office Closed January ART SPIN CLUB STARTING THIS JANUARY-More Details to Come! 20th Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Office Closed February 8-9th Jr. Leadership Conference, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

4-H Foundation Ornament Sale

Celebra ng 100 Years of Extension What a great way to Celebrate 4-H! Look for more informa on soon on how to purchase a 4-H Christmas Ornament. Three styles available: Basic 4-H Clover, William Otwell Suit, William Otwell Casual.
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4-H Holiday Sewing Workshop

What: A holiday sewing workshop is being oered by the U of I Extension, Macoupin County. When: Tuesday, December 3 (6:30-8:00p.m) Where: U of I Extension Oce (#60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville) Who: The workshop is open to youth ages 8 and above. Volunteer Leader:: Nancy Smith, Seamstress Each par cipant will be sewing and decora ng their very own holiday project to take home with them that evening Par cipants will be learning and enhancing basic sewing techniques as well as mee ng new people!

Cost is: $5.00

Please call the University of Illinois Extension Macoupin County oce at 217-854-9604, stop by our oce at #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, or register online web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/ macoupin4h/

Deadline to register is Tuesday, November 26.

If you need a reasonable accommoda on to par cipate in this program, contact the University of Illinois Extension Macoupin County Oce at 217-854-9604. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportuni es in program and employment.