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Clark County Extension
Weekly eBlast
 

 

 

   


CLARK COUNTY 4-H & EXTENSION NEWS

   

 

 


DECEMBER 22, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Important Dates!

DECEMBER
December 22-January 1 - Extension Office Closed

JANUARY 2024
January 1 - 4-H Enrollment Deadline for Incentive
January 9 - Hunting & Outdoor Skills Meeting
January 15 - Livestock Judging Meeting
January 20 - Officer Training
January 22 - Livestock Judging Meeting
January 29 - Livestock Judging Meeting
Junior Livestock Conference (7th-9th graders)- more info later. 

FEBRUARY 2024
February 10 - Leader/Volunteer Training 
February 13 - Hunting & Outdoor Skills Meeting
February 19 - Lake Land College Visit
February 24 - Shooting Sports Leader Training, Kane County Fairgrounds, St.
Charles

MARCH
March 2 - Public Speaking Contest
March 12 - Clark Cooking Challenge
March 13-17 - Ignite by 4-H Conference, Washington, DC
March 18 - Unit Cooking Challenge
March 19 - Hunting & Outdoor Skills Meeting

APRIL
April 1 - 4-H Enrollment Deadline for 4-H Fair
April 19 - EIU College Visit
April 27 - National 4-H Day of Service

MAY
May 4 - State Robotics Competition
May 11 - Shooting Sports Leader Training, 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello

JUNE
June 7 - Federation Trip to Fair Oaks Farm

 

 

 

 

   

Sign Up for 4-H by January 1, 2024

Don't forget to enroll by January 1, 2024 to receive an incentive! You must
select a project when enrolling and payment must be made. Projects can be added
or dropped up until April 1, 2024. 

You need to be enrolled by April 1, 2024, to participate in the 4-H Fair. 

Go to 4h.zsuite.org to enroll.

 

     

 

 

   

4-H Program Fee Waiver

Does paying the 4-H member program fee present a financial hardship to your
family? If so, we can help. Click here to access the form. 

If you are having financial hardship, please submit this form to the appropriate
Illinois Extension office after you complete your online registration through
ZSuite. Completing this form will provide a waiver for all 4-H members listed. 

 

     

 

 

   

Dear 4-H members and families, 

The time has come and planning for the 2024 Clark County 4-H Show is underway.
The decision has been made that the 2024 Clark County 4-H Show (July 18-25) will
be held at the Marshall Fairgrounds.  We are forever grateful for all our
members and families and especially thankful for those who have poured time and
resources into the program, especially to the Martinsville Fair board for the
past several years.

Happy Holidays!
Extension Staff

 

     

 

 

   

4-H Club of the Year Competition Underway!

The race is on for the 2023-2024 4-H Club of the Year Competition! This
prestigious competition recognizes outstanding 4-H clubs across the Clark,
Crawford, Edgar unit for their dedication to community service, project work,
leadership development, and more.

Does your club have what it takes to win?

To be eligible, your club must:

 * Have a minimum of 5 active members.
 * Submit a completed application form by August 31 to your 4-H Program
   Coordinator.

Each county will recognize the Top 5 Clubs based upon points. The top club from
each county will compete for unit prizes. 

Reward structure: 

Unit Breakdown

$500

 

$300

 

$150

 

This money will be used for an approved purpose paid for through the office:
paying member fees, taking a field trip, purchasing attire, etc.






















County Breakdown

1st 

Party based upon what is available in the area (Bowling, pool, etc). ($150 max)

2nd

Pizza provided at club meeting ($100 max)

3rd

Supplies for an activity at a meeting ($75 max)

4th

Sundae Bar at club meeting ($50 max)

5th

One meeting’s refreshments ($25 max)




Click here for the list of activities that will earn you points and the form you
will complete and turn in at the end of the year. 

For more information about the competition, including the application form,
please visit the Clark, Crawford, Edgar 4-H website or contact your local 4-H
Extension office.

We encourage all 4-H clubs to submit an application. This is a great opportunity
to showcase your club's achievements and be recognized for your hard work and
dedication.

We wish all participating clubs the best of luck!

 

     

 

 

   

4-H Volunteer Spotlight

Our December volunteer of the month is Aimee Robinson. Aimee has been a
volunteer for 14 years and was an 11-year member of the Woodland Cardinals 4-H
club in Iroquois County. Take a look at Aimee's interview questions below and
find out why she's a great addition to our volunteer team!


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝟒-𝐇 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭?
Beef


𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟒-𝐇?
The 4-H'ers! 4-H'ers are the future leaders of our community, state, and
country. I was a leader for Cloverbuds and then became a leader for Triple T. It
was awesome to work with some 4-H'ers from age 5 to 19 and watch those
Cloverbuds become officers of their club and federation and now they are doing
great things in their chosen careers.


𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬
𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟒-𝐇?
I'm a third generation 4-H'er and I enjoy working with numerous youth and their
families to begin or continue their 4-H legacies. I don't have successes, my
4-H'ers do. From their first talk or demonstration to their recognition as a
completion member, I present them with opportunities and provide encouragement,
they do the work.


𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg - She was a remarkable woman and a true trailblazer for
women.
"Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others
to join you." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
Dedicated, Driven, and Professional


Thank you to Aimee and all of our incredible volunteers for helping make our
team better!


If you are interested in volunteering with us and learning more about how you
can contribute to our team, please send us a message or call the office at
217-826-5422.
 

     

 

 

   

Beginner Beekeeping Workshop
Presented by CIBA (Central Illinois Beekeepers Association) 

Saturday, January 27, 2023
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

$100 for members or $120 for non-members
Registration includes hive tool, smoker, First Lessons in Beekeeping book,
drawing, CIBA and ISBA membership
(Previous participants with current CIBA membership $25)

Event Location - Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL 61704

Lunch is provided, door prizes, and a chance to win a complete hive!

Call 309-826-0089 with any questions or visit cibabees.org.

 * Learn how to manage your hive and harvest honey
 * Use tools and equipment
 * Promote bee health
 * Seasonal Care
 * Mentoring

 

     

 

 

   

Kids Only Town Hall

Join us on January 24 for a kids-only town hall meeting! This is your
opportunity to have a voice and share your thoughts on programming! What changes
would you like to see in 4-H? What things would you like you do?
This will be a kids-only event, no adults will be allowed. All thoughts will be
confidential unless discussed.
Registration is encouraged but not required at go.illinois.edu/clarktownhall
 

     

 

 

   

Road Trip: College & Career Day

Road Trip: College and Career Day is a fun-filled conference for youth across
Illinois who are college bound. Youth will explore workshop topics related to
college and career readiness as well as other State 4-H opportunities.

Date: March 9, 2024
Conference location: Illini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801 
Open to: 8th-12th grade youth across the state of Illinois and parents of youth
attending the event
Cost: $35 (Registration fee covers: lunch, conference supplies and activities) 

For more information and to register, go to go.illinois.edu/4hroadtrip

 

     

 

 

   

Lake Land College Visit

4-H members ages 15-18 are invited to discover Lake Land College on February 19!


Students will be able to tour campus with a student ambassador, meet with
faculty, and learn about student services.


Transportation will be provided. Members will need to bring money for lunch.


Registration is required by January 13 at go.illinois.edu/lakervisit.


Participants will also need to create a profile with Lake Land College at
go.illinois.edu/lakerprofile.
 

     

 

 

   

Calling All Creative 4-H'ers!

You’ve got skills…and National 4-H wants to see them! They are looking for
artists, creators, and performers to be featured at upcoming National 4-H
events. Applications are accepted through January 1st. Apply
now: https://bit.ly/3QPO0AN

 

     

 

 

   

Hunting & Outdoor Skills Meeting

Hunting & Outdoor Skills will meet at the Clubhouse in Marshall at 6 p.m. on
1/9, 2/13, and 3/19. Please contact Dusty Hickox at (217) 276-4425 with any
questions.

 

     

 

 

   

Officer Training

Join us for club officer training! Learn more about your role as a club officer
and valuable skills in running effective club meetings while gaining leadership
skills. There will be door prizes, food, and fun!


Please register by January 15 in ZSuite.
 

     

 

 

   

Leader Training

All 4-H volunteers are invited to a leader training on February 10, 2024, at 9
a.m. at the Crawford County Extension Office. Please join us for door prizes,
food, and fun!


Please register on your ZSuite account by February 9, 2024.
 

     

 

 

   

Cooking Challenge

4-H'ers are invited to compete in a county-wide cooking challenge, much like
Chopped. Teams will receive 3 mandatory ingredients and create a masterpiece.
The winner will advance to the Unit wide cooking challenge, taking place March
19th.

Teams consist of 3-5 members and must be members of 4-H.

All participants will go home with a prize!

Team registration can be done in ZSuite.

 

     

 

 

   

Public Speaking Contest

The Public Speaking Contest will be held on March 2, 2024, at the Clubhouse.
More details and registration can be found on your ZSuite account.


 

     

 

 

   

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Trainings in 2024

Mark your calendars for our Shooting Sports Leader training sessions! Learn more
about the program here. Registration details will be in the December newsletter,
or reach out to your local 4-H staff person.

- Saturday, February 24 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles
- Saturday, May 11 at 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello

 

     

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

   

Extension Volunteer Spotlight

Our December volunteer of the month is Angie Perry. Angie has been a member of
the Marshall Dream Team for 8 years and was a 5-year member of the John Jordan
Jaybirds 4-H Club in Shelby County. Take a look at Angie's interview questions
below and find out why she's a great addition to our volunteer team!


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭?
I work with the 12th graders for the Soft Skills Scholarship and enjoy seeing
how impressive our Marshall seniors are as they put their skills to use as they
take their next steps in life. Our community is so proud of them! I work with my
8th-grade class at Marshall Junior High on their 100 Dreams list, and it is a
privilege to see what big plans these students have. The future looks bright! I
also work with Marshall 4th graders on learning to dream. Their imagination and
creativity are energizing. Each age group is special; I really can't choose a
favorite.


𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦?
I love getting to witness students of all ages focusing on their hopes and
dreams for the future and thinking about what they are working so hard for. I'm
blessed to get to team up with Vicki Meehan, who is a gifted teacher.


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲?
One day Tiffany Macke and I were co-teaching a class, and an 8th grader said
that he had always wanted to know what it was like to be a team mascot. I knew
where our lion cub mascot outfit was stored, so the next day he came running
into class dressed as the lion. The class cheered as he lived out his fun dream!


𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬
𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦?
Many students have shared heart-warming stories of checking a dream off of their
list. Most of the special things I have done with my own family have come from
either my dream list or my children's.


𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲?
My grandmother, to ask her all of the things about her life I didn't know to ask
as a child.


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
Helpful, fun-loving, and organized...a junior high librarian of 20 years must be
these three things.


Thank you to Angie and all of our incredible volunteers for helping make our
team better!


If you are interested in volunteering with us and learning more about how you
can contribute to our team, please send us a message or call the office at
217-826-5422.
 

     

 

 

   

Ag Scholarship

Do you know a future ag leader? Applications for a $1,500 scholarship are open
now through January 11, 2024. 
Find out more at www.fund.bayer.us
 

     

 

 

   

Master Gardener Training

Do you want to learn more about gardening? Registration for the next Master
Gardener training is open November 6 through January 10, 2024. Please contact
the Edgar County Extension Office at 217-465-8585 for more information. 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 



 

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