4-H Family News ST. CLAIR COUNTY. To Make the Best Better JULY 14, 2018, 9 AM TO 11 AM. PLEASE refer to the 4-H Show Book for project details!!!

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1 July-August 2018 Table of Contents Pages 1-4: County Information Pages 5: State and Regional Information St. Clair County ST. CLAIR COUNTY 4-H Family News County Director Pamela Jacobs 4-H Youth Development Educator Rachel Hazen 4-H Program Coordinators Kelly Brandt Lynn Weis Office Support Paige Brown Patty Stanton Mary Kay Rahn JULY 14, 2018, 9 AM TO 11 AM Please notice the time change. Due to the low number of entries this year, we have shortened the time. Awards ceremony immediately following. Visit our website: web.extension.illinois.edu/mms Like us on Facebook: University of Illinois Extension: Monroe County 4-H University of Illinois Extension Madison, Monroe and St. Clair Unit REMINDER: 4-H members must adhere to the following rules in order to maintain active status and exhibit at a 4-H Project Show and sell an animal at the Livestock Auction Attend at least four 4-H meetings prior to a 4-H project show. Present a talk or demonstration at a club meeting prior to a 4-H project show. PLEASE refer to the 4-H Show Book for project details!!! St. Clair County teens from Turkey Hill Busy Bees 4-H Club receiving a check from, Jim Milleville, St. Clair Service Manager. The check is being presented to Emma Rutledge, then Taylor Beisiegel and Caleb Kinzinger in front row. Back Row: Anna Harla, Jason Kinzinger, Jeremy Kinzinger, Joshua Kinzinger and Samuel Kinzinger. St. Clair Service and GROWMARK are sponsoring 4-H Champion awards. Freeburg Rotary is sponsoring the 4-H Showmanship awards. Monroe County Office 901 Illinois Ave., PO Box 117 Waterloo, IL , Fax Office Hours: Monday- Friday : 8:00 a.m.. 4:30 p.m. Closed Noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch Madison-St. Clair County Branch Office 1 Regency Plaza, Suite 200 Collinsville, IL , Fax

2 Page 2 County Corner St. Clair County 4-H PROJECT WATCH & SODA/WATER SCHEDULE DATE TIME CLUB Friday, August 3 10 a.m. 2 p.m. New Ideal 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Farmers & Friends 6 p.m. 9 p.m. 4-H Ambassadors Saturday, August 4 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Turkey Hill Busy Bees 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Trailblazers 6 p.m. 10 p.m. Horse Headquarters Sunday, August 5 10 a.m. Noon 4-H Ambassadors Wednesday, August 1 Agriculture Building 6:00 p.m. Livestock Set-Up (Pizza & Soda Provided by Farm Credit) Friday, August 3 Agriculture Building 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. General Projects Open for Viewing 9:30 a.m. Poultry Show 1:00 p.m. Rabbit Show 6:00 p.m. Swine Show Saturday, August 4 Agriculture Building 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Projects Open for Viewing 7:30 a.m. Beef Show Following Beef Dairy Show Following Dairy Sheep Show Following Sheep Goat Show 7:30 p.m. Livestock Auction Sunday, August 5 Agriculture Building 10:00 a.m. Noon Projects Open for Viewing 10:30 a.m. Super Showmanship Contest 10:00 a.m. Noon All Projects Released

3 Page 3 County Corner St. Clair County 4-H Show-A-Rama Procedures Thursday, August 2, 2018 Scheve Park Agriculture Building 1. All exhibits must be completed during the current year by the 4-H'er beginning on September 1, 2017 and finished no later than the 2018 show date. Follow exhibit guidelines in show book. 2. If you have an oversized project, please contact Laura Ohren at or ohren@illinois.edu so that she may plan space at the show. 3 All exhibits must be in place between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2 for the 4-H Show-A- Rama. Projects will be released on Sunday, August 5 from 12:00 PM to 1:30PM. 4. Conference judging will be held from 6:00 8:30 p.m. 5. Only judges & superintendents are allowed in the conference judging room with 4-H Member & projects. 6. All ribbons must remain with the project exhibit until release time. 7. It is the decision of the judges to grant a State Fair Award to the superior exhibits. 8. Exhibitors are responsible for protecting their project with clear plastic if they wish. 9. If you are unable to attend conference judging at Show-A-Rama you may write a 1-page paper explaining the steps you took to create the project, list things you learned from the project, and ideas for future exhibits. A fellow club member, leader, or parent can bring your projects to Show-A-Rama H members receiving State Fair selection must let Extension staff know a definite answer as soon as possible prior to ( ) or at the time of project pick-up (12:00p.m. to 1:30p.m.) on Sunday, August 5 if you plan to attend State Fair judging. You may only exhibit in one area at the State Fair. *Adult passes will be available for $5 (half price) at project release, on a first-come, first-serve basis. CLOVERBUDS UPCOMING INFORMATION/DATES Secretary & Treasurer books are due September 15, Please make sure all of the meeting minutes are included and signed in the Secretaries books and that all of the Treasurer books have 5 (five) signatures (4-H Club Treasurer, 4-H Club Leader and 3 (three) Fiscal Review Committee members who are not to be members of your club). Watch your for information about Award Applications. University of Illinois - U.S. Department of Agriculture -Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

4 Page 4 County Corner St. Clair County Information on 4-H animal show rules from the Livestock Committee On August 3, 2018, all livestock must be in place by 8:00 a.m. All exhibits must remain on display until Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Noon. 4-H Shows are an opportunity for the public to learn about 4-H Projects. Therefore, all projects are expected to remain until release day. Livestock Committee is responsible for all livestock shows and release times. This year all pens will be assigned by superintendents in order to make sure everyone has enough space. 4-H ers will not be allowed to reserve their own pens as they did in the past. Please let your superintendent know how many animals you will be bringing at least one week before the show. (See contact information to the right). Read the market animal auction rules on page 71 & 72 of the 4-H Show Book. Poultry exhibitors: Birds will be tested on site to the actual show on Friday, August 3. However, if you have the number or the certificate for a certified flock, please bring to the August 3 4-H show. There will not be a water trough. Exhibitors must bring buckets! Anyone planning on camping at the 4-H show must contact Darin Dennis, upon arrival. There will be a $20 fee for anyone using electric for a camper or tent the weekend of fair. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing during all judging events! 4-H members MUST not wear clothing promoting a business/company in the show ring during the 4-H shows nor at the auction! 4-H members are allowed to wear 4-H promotional shirts. Bob Waller has reserved slots at Behrmann s for after the show if anyone is interested in taking their hog in to be butchered. Please let him know if you need any slots and how many so he can make sure he has enough. PARADE FLOATS If your club is having a parade float, please send in the forms to the MIA so that you are guaranteed a spot. Your club will want an early spot in order to be back in time for the auction. THANK YOU! DISCLAIMER "The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book." The next Ambassador meeting will be Wednesday, July 11, 6:45 p.m. at the Chick-Fil-A by SWIC. Livestock Superintendents Beef Darrell Beutler, Dave Dressel, Asst., Dairy Dave Dressel, Darrell Beutler, Asst., Goats Chris Radloff, Tim Evans, Asst , tjevans2002@sbcglobal.net Poultry Joe Fournie, Stephanie Lowrance, Rabbits Jane Sliment, Jennifer Evans, Sheep Stacy Madson, Terry Bohn, Asst., Swine Bob Waller, Tori Waller, Next Livestock Meeting is July 9 7:30 p.m., Ag Bldg., Mascoutah When: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Where: Scheve Park, Mascoutah All 4-H members who will be exhibiting a 4-H Livestock project are expected to help set up the animal pens and show ring. Please bring wire, hammers, etc. Please RSVP by Friday, July 20, 2018 for number of parents and youth planning to help. Food will be provided. You may call the Extension Office at or send an to mkrahn@illinois.edu Thank you!

5 Page 5 State/Regional Events St. Clair County STATE FAIR NEWS So much to do at the Illinois State Fair 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. Enjoy Conservation World! Go see the Butter Cow in the Dairy building! Enjoy the fair food! Shooting Sports volunteer training on target for Oct Learn more about the Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program at: Registration opens in September. Your cabin is waiting at Family Camp Family Camp Program at 4-H Memorial Camp Sept Learn more at: Please contact Andy Davis at (217) or ardavis1@illinois.edu with any questions or if you need special accommodations. September 21 23, 4-H Hunger Ambassador Summit at Normal National 4-H Week theme announced Theme: Inspire Kids to do Illinois will be joining 6 million other 4-H members in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct Start those wheels turning as you consider how to incorporate that into your celebration Youth Leadership Team Opportunity Apply online after May 1: go.illinois.edu/4hylt. Look for the application link in the last paragraph. Understanding 4-H premiums In the past, the Illinois Department of Ag has provided funds to local Illinois 4-H members in the forms of premiums (cash prizes) for participation in 4-H shows and exhibitions. We currently have no guarantee that those funds will be provided. We treasure each of our 4-H families and know that you make a financial investment in your 4-H project work. We hope you continue to take pride in your 4-H learning and continue to participate fully in the 4-H program. As you are aware, we have no control on the actions of Illinois government. Celebrating volunteers at the fair If you re a volunteer leader, be sure to check in at the Information booth at the Orr Building Aug during the 4-H General Show to receive a free gift! Foundation Hall of Fame ceremony set 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.

6 Page 5 St. Clair County A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL 4-H VOLUNTEERS AND FAMILIES FOR THE SUPPORT TO 4-H MEMBERS THIS YEAR AND HELPING THEM PREPARE FOR SHOWS. WE APPRECIATE YOU! 4-H Enrollment begins September 1 and information will be forthcoming. Also, be on the look out for new award application details.