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Bureau County 4-H Making a difference for life
University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
January/February 2018
University of Illinois Extension
Bureau County Office 850 Thompson St.
Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: 815-875-2878
FAX: 815-875-2870 Hours: Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Extension.illinois.edu/blmp
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SERVING FAMILIES IN
BUREAU COUNTY
Jill Guynn County Director
Breanne Suarez
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Danielle Saletzki
Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development
Sherry Todas
Program Coordinator, SNAP-Ed
Jani Kidd
Community Worker, SNAP-Ed
Christina Pienta Community Worker, SNAP-Ed
Brooke Welte Office Support
Lynn Delaney
Extra Help, Clerical
Bureau County 4-H Fair
July 19-21, 2018
February 3 Small Engines SPIN Club (meets the first Saturday Feb-May)
Princeton Arts Academy, 10:00—11:30 a.m.
February 17 Cooking 101 Workshop
March 10 Cooking 201 Workshop
March 15 Ag Fair
March 25 Clay Workshop Annie’s Little Pots, Princeton
April Cake Decorating Workshop
May Photography Workshop Starved Rock State Park, Utica
Bicycle Workshop
June 9 Put It Up: Strawberry Jam Workshop
With the new year comes new opportunities!
2018 is already shaping up to have a plethora of
opportunities for 4-H members to participate in.
Below is a list of workshops and SPIN clubs in
the works for the new year.
More information will be distributed as it becomes available. If you have questions, feel free to email: des85@illinois.edu or call the
Extension office at 815-875-2878
Save the
date Illini Summer Academies will be June 24 -28. NEW ACADEMIES. NEW ADVENTURES. NEW POSSIBILITIES. Open to youth who will have completed grades 8-12 by the time of the conference.
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Get your lifetime membership to the Illinois 4-H Alumni Association Once a 4-H member; always a 4-H supporter. We know that 4-H alumni share a bond. We’re
all family, and we don’t want to lose track of our family members. Now, you can register
online as a 4-H alum (from any state) and tell your story. Click over to
go.illinois.edu/4Halumni.
EXTENSION TO ACES SCHOLARSHIP Incoming freshmen and transfer students to University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences may apply for a NEW $2,500 scholarship. This year, 54 scholarships (two per each of Extension’s 27 units) will be awarded. To learn more @ academics.aces.illinois.edu/scholarships/new-students. Click on “Incoming freshmen and incoming transfer students scholarship application.” In Step #2, select “Extension to ACES” scholarship. Questions? Your local Extension staff can help you! Just ask us.
FARM CREDIT ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIPS High school seniors planning careers in agriculture may apply for a $2,000 scholarship. Farm Credit Illinois will provide 30 scholarships to youth who live or farm in one of the 60 counties in their service area. The first $1,000 will be distributed for the Fall 2018 semester, and the second $1,000 will be applied during the Fall 2020 semester. Apply online at farmcreditIL.com before February 28. Are going to University of Illinois College of ACES? The college is MATCHING this scholarship, dollar for dollar! Double your money while getting a great ag education!
ILLINOIS 4-H LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIP This $1,000 Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship is open to members who have demonstrated mastery in the livestock area and plan to continue their education in the area of agriculture. Members must have been involved in the livestock project a minimum of three years. You must have been a member for at least 5 years and attending either a 4-year university, community college, or trade school. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen. Applications are due March 1. Download the application @ go.illinois.edu/4Hscholarships.
LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Eight $1,000 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship are offered to members who have demonstrated overall mastery and leadership in the 4-H program. You must have been a member for at least 5 years and attending either a 4-year university, community college, or trade school. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen. Applications are due March 1. Download the application @ go.illinois.edu/4Hscholarships. Finalists must submit a video of your 4-H accomplishments.
Need cash for college—we have you covered!
Beef Weigh-In Saturday, February 10 Bureau Valley Vet—Princeton Assigned times will be distributed to those enrolled in a Beef project
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RUNNING LIST OF STATE 4-H EVENTS:
January 5, 2018 DEADLINE – State Deadline for submission of 4-H Award Applications, 4-H
Diamond & Emerald Experience Applications, 4-H LCP Applications, State 4-H
Key Award, and Illinois 4-H Veterinary Science Award (County deadlines
will be earlier than this date!)
January 13-14 Illinois Teen Leadership Conference, Decatur
January 22 DEADLINE –Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference Registration
February 1 – 28 JOANN Paper Clover Campaign, at all Illinois Joann stores
February 3 State 4-H Awards Judging, Champaign
February 24-25 Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference, Springfield
February 24 Illinois State Dairy Quiz Bowl, Peoria
April 21 State 4-H Horse Hippology, Champaign
April 21 State 4-H Horse Speaking Contest, Champaign
April 22 State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest, Champaign
April 25-26 Legislative Connection, Invitation Only, Springfield
May 22-23 Legislative Connection, Invitation Only, Springfield
June 10-15 LEAD Conference, Jacksonville
June 24-28 Illini Summer Academies
July 22 -28 Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show, Springfield
August 10-13 Illinois 4-H General Project Show, Springfield
August 11 Exhibit Day for Bureau, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Fulton, Henry, Jo Daviess,
LaSalle, Macon, Marshall-Putnam, Mason, Mercer, Moultrie-Douglas, Peoria,
Piatt, Rock Island, Shelby, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, and Winnebago
counties.
August 25-26 Illinois 4-H State Dog Show, Granny Rose Canine Enrichment Center in Dixon
(tentative)
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Test your teamwork &
problem-solving skills
All Illinois 4-H Clubs are invited to an engaging leadership
and STEM project which builds teamwork and problem
solving skills. H Cubed, an organization founded by 4-H
members, will host a 2018 Live Division I Rube Goldberg
Machine Contest® on February 17 in Morris. The winner of
the contest is eligible to compete at the Division I Finals and
win the title: Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Division I
Champion.
Teams can range from 2 to 10 people age 11-14. The contest
is open to 15 teams, so
register NOW at https://
www.rubegoldberg.com/
hosts/h-cubed-morris-
2018 . A Rube Goldberg
Machine Contest
(RGMC) is an event
where students of all
ages compete with the
machines they have
imagined, designed and
created in a fun and
competitive forum. The
competitions encourage
teamwork and out-of-the-box problem solving, in a fresh
learning environment and level playing field. Remember, to
compete in an RGMC all you need is a pile of junk and a
great imagination! For more information, contact Anthony
Warmack at anthony@homeschoolerscubed.org.
Vet Science Award apps due in January!
This award recognizes youth that have enrolled
and demonstrated mastery in the 4-H Veterinary
Science project for a minimum of three years.
Open to youth who were 15-18 on Sept. 1, 2017.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in the 4-H
Vet Science project. The award can only be
received once in 4-H career. $200 cash prize.
Applications are due in January. Download the
application at go.illinois.edu/4Hawards.
JOANN rewards 4-H members Current & lifetime 4-H members, parents of
members, volunteers, and 4-H staff can save 15%
off total in-store and online purchases every day
with 4-H Rewards. JOANN will give a minimum of
2.5% of every eligible transaction to 4-H. Sign up
online @ http://www.joann.com/4-h. BREAKING
NEWS: Look for a special PAPER CLOVER
activity during the month of February at JOANN
stores in Illinois.
WIN THE TITLE OF QUIZ BOWL CHAMPION
The State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest will be held
Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Peoria.
The State 4-H contest will be held in conjunction with the
Illinois Jr. Holstein Association “Spring Thing” workshop.
All 4-H members interested in participating are invited to
attend; no need to be enrolled in dairy or own dairy cattle.
There is no limit how many can attend from each county.
Teams of four can compete, or individuals can be added to
other teams. The State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team will be
selected from the eligible 4-H members participating at this
state contest. Registration will be handled through the
county offices in January. For information contact Dave
Fischer @ dfischer@illinois.edu or call 618-830-4957.
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A room full of Bureau County youth enjoyed a Holiday Workshop on December 9th at the University of Illinois Extension. The workshop was presented by 4-H Federation members, who were on hand to lead several projects including handprint trees, mason jar candle holders, soap, snowman ornaments, and clay magnets. A gift wrapping station, as well as snacks and hot chocolate, were enjoyed by attendees. We hope those who attended enjoyed giving their creations as much as we enjoyed helping them create them!
4-H Federation hosted Holiday Workshop
for Bureau County youth
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University of Illinois Extension Serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties 850 E. Thompson St.
Princeton, IL 61356
YOUR 4-H NEWS FOR BUREAU COUNTY
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