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1 S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T 1 Iuka Blue Ribbon Producers 2 Public Speaking Contest Kell Cowpunchers 4-H Day of Service Blackhawks Meacham Worthwhile Hoofbeats Patoka Panthers 12 Claybusters Archery Crochet Club Homegrown Clovers Omega Shamrocks Horse Show Entries Due Shriver Sircle Federation 22 Marion Co. Pioneers Archery Office Closed find us online any time web.extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw Bond County 925 E. Harris Greenville, IL / Clinton County 1163 N. Fourth Breese, IL / Jefferson County 4618 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL / Marion County 1404 E. Main Salem, IL / Washington County 9623 Wall St. Nashville, IL /

2 Save The Date Marion County 4-H is partnering with the Marion County Fairgrounds for the Marion County 4-H Day of Service, hosted by the Marion Co. 4-H Federation. Join us Saturday, May 5, from 9am-12pm to help paint the track poles at the Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds does so much for our organization. This is our chance to give back! There are three one-hour shifts available (9-10am, 10-11am, and 11am-12pm). Members under age 13 will need an adult to accompany them. You can help Illinois win $20,000 just by raising your hand! Anyone can vote, even if you ve never been in 4-H. The state with the most hands raised during this campaign wins $20,000. So, spread the word and tell all your friends tweet it, post it, chat it, snap it, it. you can even speak it aloud! Your vote counts even if you voted last year!

3 All events will be at Rend Lake Shooting Complex. Saturday, May 12 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 8 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 19* 3:00 p.m. Group A - 3:00-4:45 p.m. Group B - 4:15-6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12 Marion Co. Fairgrounds, Salem Saturday, May 26 Forbes State Park Circle Drive Saturday, June 16 Forbes State Park Circle Drive Saturday, July 7 Forbes State Park Circle Drive Saturday, July 21 Location TBD Saturday, August 4* Forbes State Park Circle Drive 3:00 p.m., No group schedule *Show entry required by June 15 A very special thank you to the Marion County Fair Association for allowing the Archery Club to utilize the fairgrounds. We are truly grateful for your support of the archery program and Marion Co. 4-H!

4 On the surface, members in your 4-H club may look pretty similar, but in reality, they all possess differences. They are different ages, come from different family backgrounds, have traveled/lived in different places, and have different likes. Each member brings a unique perspective which is influenced by his or her own unique individuality. When considering club activities, events and programs, it s important to think about the similarities and differences of your club s membership. To make sure everyone feels included, get to know your members. What are their favorite, places to go, food, hobbies, music, or games to play. A fun way to learn about similarities and differences is to play the Have You Ever game. Have you ever: been ziplining lived in another state eaten alligator watched Spongebob Squarepants said 'excuse me' when there was no one around scared myself in a mirror sung in the shower. been to a foreign country spoken a difference language been to Disney World To play, have members stand in the middle of the room, if they have done what is called, have them move to one side of the room. Ask clarifying questions, such as what states have you lived in, did you like alligator, what countries have you been to, what languages do you speak, what song do you sing in the shower, would you sing for us, etc. By acknowledging and celebrating similarities and differences, members feel accepted and appreciated. They are more likely to participate and become more engaged in club, county and state activities, programs and events. They are more likely to feel valued and supported. Remember, we all learn and communicate in a many ways. Taking the time and effort to treat every member as an individual and truly believing that each can succeed will have a positive and lasting effect on success in life. That s what 4-H is all about To make the best in each of us better! Dana Homann, 4-H Youth Development Educator for Effingham, Clay, Jasper, and Fayette Counties The Superior Young Producer Scholarship Program is offered by the Illinois State Fair to 4-H members in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, and Horses as an educational activity at the Illinois State Fair to promote youth development and personal growth. The educational objective of SYPA is to provide youth participants in the Junior Livestock Division a practical experience that will develop their life skills, problem solving abilities, and communication techniques. The SYPA contest is open to 4-H members who are 14 years of age or older doing project work in the species area for which they are entering. 4-H age is determined as of January 1, Participants do not have to be exhibiting animals at the Illinois State Fair to participate in the SYPA contest. Three $1,000 scholarships will be provided in horses and three $1,000 scholarships will be provided in dairy. A total of nine $1,000 scholarships will be provided in a combined contest for beef, sheep, and swine contestants. HORSE CONTEST: 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 at the Horse Arena. Send registrations to Debra Hagstrom, U of I Extension Horse Specialist, 386 Animal Science Lab, 1207 W. Gregory Dr., Urbana BEEF, SHEEP & SWINE CONTEST: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Livestock Center. Send registrations to Dan Jennings, U of I Extension Animal Science Educator, 1100 E. Warrenville Rd., Suite 170, Naperville, IL DAIRY CONTEST: 8 a.m., Saturday, August 18 at the State Fair Livestock Center. Scholarships sponsored by Compeer Financial. Send registration to Dave Fischer, retired U of I Extension Diary Specialist, 901 Oak Hill St., Trenton, IL Check out more statefair/competitions/premium-books/documents/ livestock.pdf, page 35.

5 You can view the entire book or just the sections you need. All forms and award applications can also be found here. Specific information for your project areas is available from the Extension office upon request. Instructions are available in the show book, at the show book link above, or from the Extension office. 4-H Judging Contests Line em up and rank them at the 2018 Illinois 4-H State Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 18 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, and the contest begins at 10. All contestants must be current 4-H members, but you do not need to be enrolled in a dairy project. There will be six classes of cows and heifers of various breeds. Youth 13 and younger (as of 1/1/18) will be in the junior division. Youth 14 and older will be in the senior division. All participants will be invited to present oral reasons, but it is not mandatory. Juniors may read or recite from memory. Those seniors wishing to be considered for the state team must give two sets of oral reasons. State team members must be at least 14 but not older than 18 as of Jan. 1, The national contest will be Oct. 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest will be held Monday, June 18 at the Stock Pavilion in Urbana (1402 West Pennsylvania Ave.) beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. All participants must be checked in by 9:30. The contest will begin at 10. Each county may enter a total of three teams, with no more than two junior teams or two senior teams. Get all the rules and details go.illinois.edu/4hlivestock. There will be three classes of beef, three classes of swine and two classes of sheep. There may also be a class of meat goats substituted for one class of the other species. There will also be a class of 15 questions (5 from a beef class, 5 from a swine class and 5 from a sheep class). The Illinois 4-H State Poultry Judging Contest will be June 26. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the U of I Stock Pavilion in Champaign. Youth 8 to 13 (on Jan. 1, 2018) compete as juniors; youth 14 and older compete as seniors. The top winners will represent Illinois at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in November in Louisville, Ky. Learn The official resource is the National 4-H Poultry Judging Manual available from UNL Extension Marketplace, University of Nebraska. Copies of the manual and more information are available from Extension Poultry Specialist Dr. Ken Koelkebeck, kkoelkeb@illinois.edu.

6 Come see your favorite 4-H exhibitors at the following Illinois State Fair Junior Livestock Shows or jump on over to the Orr Building to see the 4-H exhibits. Livestock entries are due July 1. Entry forms are available the state fair website. August 8 Beef 1 PM Poultry 9:30 AM August 9 Performance 8 AM Heifers: AOB, Charolais, %Simmental, Chianina, Maine Anjou, Limousin, Maintainer, Shorthorn TBA August 10 Heifers: Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn & Simmental starting at 8 AM and following throughout the day Meat Goats: 8 AM Meat Goats: after breeding classes Meat Goats: Market after wether classes Breeding 8 AM Sheep after breeding classes Swine 7:30 AM Swine after gilt classes Master Showmanship 7:30 (or 30 minutes following the beef show) 4-H General Project Show for Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties August 11 Market Heifers & 7:30 AM Sheep Market 8 AM Swine 7:30 AM August 12 Dairy 9 AM August 13 9:30 AM August 15 Dairy Cattle Brown 9 AM Dairy Cattle 1 PM August 16 Dairy Cattle 9 AM Dairy Cattle 1 PM August 17 Dairy Cattle Milking 9 AM Dairy Cattle 1 PM August 18 Pygmy 8:30 AM If you re a volunteer leader, be sure to check in at the Information booth to receive your special gift. The Illinois 4-H Foundation will honor the 2018 Hall of Fame winners at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 14 in the Orr Building prior to the Sale of Champions festivities. We will no longer hold the Clover Celebration or Fashion Revue during the state fair. A new state Public Presentation Contest will be held Saturday, June 9 in Decatur and will not be held during the state fair. The Illinois 4-H Foundation will honor one volunteer leader from each county at a ceremony during the Illinois State Fair. The celebration begins at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 as part of Ag Day at the fair right before the Sale of Champions activities begin. Supporters and families of the recipients are welcome to attend. Each county may send one entry into the Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest. The contest begins at 7:30 PM Friday, Aug. 10. Exhibitors must be at least 14 and no older than 18 (as of 9/1/17). You need to supply your own animals for the contest, but may make arrangements to borrow animals from exhibitors at the fair. Top prize is $500. The contest is sponsored by Illinois Farm Bureau and RFD Radio.

7 Livestock News All Marion County 4-H members enrolled in 4-H livestock projects, including poultry, rabbits, dogs, and cats, are required to complete Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification. This online certification can be found at the link above. If you need internet access to complete your training, please contact the Extension office. Members who have already completed the QAEC are not required to take the certification again. If you have any questions, call The Wayne County Livestock Association is a newly formed group who is hosting a show for Cattle, Swine, Goat and Sheep exhibitors who live within the District 5 FFA boundaries. The show will be held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Ill., on Sunday, May 20. As more information is finalized about the show, it will be posted to the Facebook page below. You might want to mark this group as a see first in your notifications so you don't miss an update regarding the show or registration information. STEERS & MARKET HEIFERS: 2018 Steers, Market Heifers, Barrows, Wethers, & Meat Goats Birth, Ownership and Tattoo Dates for Illinois State Fair Junior Show Calved on or after January 1, 2017 Owned & personally cared for by exhibitor since February 1, 2018 BARROWS: Regular Barrows Farrowed on or after January 15, 2018 and must be the property of the exhibitor by June 1, No weighing and tattooing required but must submit ear notches when making entry for ISF BARROWS: Premiere Barrows Farrowed on or after February 10, 2018 and must have been the property of the exhibitor by June 1, 2018 Weighed and Tattooed February 10 to April 15, 2018 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, 2018 Ownership Date May 15, 2018 Weighed & tattooed between March 15 and May 15, 2018 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 tattooed, (weighed Premiere lambs only), 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, 2017 Tattooed in name of exhibitor only by May 15, 2018

8 BEEF HEIFERS AND COWS: 2018 Breeding Animals Birth & Ownership Dates for Illinois State Fair Junior Show Heifers Age requirement is from September 1, 2016, to March 31, 2018 (w/ addition of Senior Yearling class) Owned and personally cared for by exhibitor since June 1, 2018 Performance Cows Cows must be born before September 1, 2016 (Cow-Calf Class only) Owned and personally cared by exhibitor since January 1, 2018 SWINE GILTS: Age requirement is farrowed on or after January 1, 2018 Owned by exhibitor since June 1, 2018 SHEEP EWES & RAMS: Age requirement for yearling ewes is from January 1, 2017, to August 31, 2017 Age requirement for ewe lambs is after September 1, 2017 Age requirement for ram lambs is after January 1, 2018 Owned and personally cared for by exhibitor since June 25, 2018 DAIRY COWS AND HEIFERS: No age requirements Calves and Heifers Owned since June 1, 2018 Cows Owned since January 1, 2018 HORSE AND PONY: DOGS: On or before May 1 Copies of the ownership and/or lease papers to the county Extension office On or before June 1 Copies of the ownership and/or lease papers, State Fair Entries, and one set of photos sent to Donna Miller at State Fair for entry verification. Dogs must be owned or leased by June 1, 2018 At this time, no paperwork is required to be on file. Make entries via 4-H online. DAIRY GOATS: Kids and Yearlings not in milk must be owned by exhibitor only by June 1, Milking Does must be owned by exhibitor only by January 1, MEAT GOATS All meat goats (wethers and all breeding animals) are to be owned by exhibitor only by May 15, RABBITS, PYGMY GOATS & POULTRY: Animals in these species that are to be exhibited at the ISF Jr. Show must be owned by the exhibitor as indicated: Does -- By June 1 of the year exhibiting All others -- Out of stock owned by the exhibitor prior to June 1.

9 Sunday, July 29 Moto Cross Competition 5-7pm... Shriver Sircle 7-9pm... Iuka Blue Ribbon Producers Monday, July 30 ITPA Tractor Pull 5-7pm...Meacham Worthwhile 7-9pm... Patoka Panthers Tuesday, July 31 Marion County Queen Pageant 6:30-8:30pm... Marion County Pioneers Wednesday, August 1 Whippoorwill Rodeo 7-10pm... Shooting Sports Thursday, August 2 Talent Show 6:30-8:30pm... Hoofbeats Friday, August 3 Demo Derby 5:30-8pm... Federation 8-10pm... Federation Saturday, August 4 NTPA Tractor Pull 6-7:30pm... Blackhawk Clover Club 7:30-9pm... Omega Shamrocks If you have any questions or the information in this schedule is incorrect, please call Thank you for your participation! Federation did not meet in April so members could celebrate Community Service Month and host the Marion County 4-H Day of Service event at the Fairgrounds. The next meeting will be on Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. Following a short business meeting, we will head to Dairy Mart for ice cream and a couple of rounds of miniature golf! (Note: This is a week earlier than normal due to the Memorial Day holiday.) All 4-H shows will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds unless otherwise stated. Thursday, June 28, H Cat and Dog Show... 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, H General Projects & Cloverbud Show... 9:00 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 p.m.; Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 8, H Horse Show... 9:00 a.m. *Show at King City Saddle Club* Thursday, July 26, 2018 Fairgrounds Clean-up... 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, H Livestock Meeting and Weigh-in... 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, H Swine Show... 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show... 10:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show... 10:30 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show... 5:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Show... 6:30 p.m. OR immediately following the 4-H Sheep Show Sunday, July 29, 2018 Super Showmanship Contest... 2:00 p.m. Farm Olympics... 3:30 p.m. 4-H Tractor Driving Contest... 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 Kid s Day at the Fair... 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 4-H Crops (and Vegetable Garden) Show... 6:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbit & Poultry Show... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 Youth Livestock Auction... 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 (Tentative) 4-H Carcass Show... TBD Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 Archery Exhibition Match... 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 Shotgun Exhibition Match... 3:00 p.m.

10 U of I Extension Marion County Office 1404 E. Main St. Salem, IL YOUR 4-H NEWS FOR May find us online any @UofIExtBCJMW UNIT 23 STAFF Jill Gebke County Extension Director Liz Miller Youth Development Educator Kara Boozer Program Coordinator 4-H & Youth Alishia Winkler Office Support Associate For special accommodations to participate in activities in this newsletter contact your local Extension Office University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.