December Blues News

Blues News
December 12, 2008

Our next meeting we will work together to get everyone enrolled in 4-H
for the year. Please be considering the projects you are interested in for
this year.

Reminder – read your Clover Chronicle. It’s full of information.

Our club is in need of a new place to meet that is handicap accessible.
We need a really big room in which we can meet all together and
perhaps have refreshments and recreation in also. We also need a place
for the Minis and Cloverbuds to meet also. We would like to continue
meeting at the already chosen times of the second Friday of each month
from 2-4 p.m. We would like all of this for free since we don’t have any
money. Slight problem. If your church or other organization would be
interested in hosting us please let Mrs. Paden know ASAP. Her phone
number is 447-1233.

On the back table is a club roster prepared for the year. Please check the
accuracy of your family’s information.

Scrap booking and group guitar lessons have been mentioned as
workshop ideas for this year. All interested 4-Hers are encouraged to
sign up at the back table or contact Mrs. Paden ASAP.

Mrs. Paden would like to learn how to crochet. Is anyone interesting in
leading a crochet workshop?

For our next meeting on January 9 members are asked to bring past
projects, posters, and books to share with everybody. Be prepared to
share about your favorite project(s).

December Meeting and Christmas Party

Our December meeting and Christmas Party will be Friday, December 12th from 2-4:30pm (extended hours) at Broadway Christian Church.

Everyone is asked to bring a special finger food snack and juice drink to share.

Cloverbuds/Minis need to bring a $1 wrapped gift for their gift exchange.

4-Hers (3rd grade and above) are to bring a white elephant (used items in good condition) gift, wrapped and marked either 3-5 grade or 6-12 grade.

November 2008 Clover Chronicle

2008-2009 Blue Ribbons Info

2008-2009 Blue Ribbons

Our meetings will continue to be at Broadway Christian Church at the corner or Broadway and Wayne. We meet from 2-4 p.m. on the second Friday of the month. Each family is asked to bring a finger food snack to share for refreshments. Water is available to drink. Each 4-H club member is expected to do a short demonstration. A parent is expected to stay for each meeting that their children participate.


Meeting and lessons:
November 14, 2008 – Jeanne Nolan: impromptu speeches.
Mini/Cloverbud Teacher: Trish Richhart.

December 12, 2008 – Dawn Fansler: Candy Cane Story. Make stocking w/ candy cane gift for nursing home. White elephant gift exchange.

January 9, 2009 – Sign up day – 4-Hers bring in past projects, posters, and books. Share favorite projects.

February 13, 2009 – Origami

March 13, 2009 – Pine cones and bird identification

April 17, 2009 – Jeanne: Sculpey Clay Pens

May 8, 2009 – Community Service: Stillwater

June 12, 2009 – Demonstration Bonanza

August 22, 2009 - Celebration Party

Coordinators:
Daisy Groves – Refreshments
Shephanie Bailey – Demonstrations/Mini-Cloverbuds
Cindy Sordelet – Recreation
Jeanne Nolan – Broadway Liason & Treasurer
Trish Richhart – Web Site
Dawn Fansler – Club Registrar

Planning Meeting

Our Fall planning meeting will take place this
Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30pm
at the Hessen Cassel Branch of the Allen County Library

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Mom's Planning Meeting

Our annual Mom's (and Dad's) Planning Meeting will take place
Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30pm at a location to be announced later.
Everyone should come and give input into what you want to see our club doing throughout the next year.

September 2008 Clover Chronicle

You can view the most recent Clover Chronicle online here.

Meetings for 2008-2009

Mark your calendars for the upcoming year. Our 4-H meetings will begin in November and take place on the 2nd Friday of each month from 2 - 4pm at Broadway Christian Church.
Broadway Christian Church is located at
300 E Berry St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802


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The exact dates are posted on the right column of this page.

End of Year Party

Hello 4-H families!

Our end of the year party will be Saturday, August 23rd from 4 - 8pm
at the Paden's house.
10414 Emanuel Rd
Hoagland, IN 46745


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Dress to have fun (and maybe get a bit dirty).

PLEASE BRING:
Side dish to share,
Dessert to share,
Lawn chairs,
Calendar (to pick date for Mom's Planning Meeting).

We will be meeting outside; therefore, if it is raining harder than a drizzle, the party will have to be cancelled.

Hope to see you all there!

Clover Chronicle Fair Issue 2008

June 2008 Blues News

Reminder - read your Clover Chronicle. It's full of information.

Our club will be hosting the exhibit hall during the county fair on Saturday, July 26, from 1-4 p.m. Please mark your calendars. Please sign up today to help. You may want to check the events for that day at the fair and make it a family outing. The llama fun night is at 6 p.m.

Each family is also encouraged to have your older children (grade 3 and older) and a parent or two to help for a shift at the 4-H food booth that week. Our kids usually love doing this. It's fun to sign up with another family or two that you know. Just call the 4-H office to sign up.

Our end of year family party/celebration will be at the Paden's on Saturday, August 23 from 4-9 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be provided. Everyone needs to bring a side dish and a dessert to share. Come dressed to have fun and maybe get dirty.

As you go to do your projects be sure to read all the information in the 2008 rulebook about your project requirements. Be sure to read the introduction and the specific information of your year or grade.

Each 4-H member will receive a FREE pass to the 4-H fair. Be sure to pick it up at the fairgrounds when you turn in your projects. Please don't forget or it's $5 each person, each time you go without the pass.

Our club needs to donate an item for the Silent Auction. Does anyone have something they would like to donate this year? If so please let Sandie Paden know as soon as possible.

May 2008 Blues News

Blues News
May 9, 2008


New 4-Hers, your enrollments forms are due by June 1. You can enroll online.

Reminder - read your Clover Chronicle. It's full of information. ".

Thank you to all who helps with the annual 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival at the fairgrounds. Several of us were needed to run our two booths and help at the fish fry. Thank you.

Area Share the Fun - Everyone did a GREAT job on and off the stage!
Way to go everyone. Yes we did win! Congratulations!

Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Mrs. Paden ,,", will be collecting the money by this Monday, May 12, and pass out
armbands ahead of time. Anyone needing tickets that day will need to be in the group sales line at the main entrance with our group by 10:45 that morning. We will meet at the shelter in Kiddie Land at the opening time
so we can go out by groups! Prices for all day POP bands (not including the water park) are as follows, including entrance fee: $9 for 48" and
taller, $8 for under 48", $6 for under 3 years of age, non-rider entrance passes are $2. This makes a great family outing. Yes, you may invite family and friends. The amusement park is open from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Our club will be hosting the exhibit hall during the county fair on Saturday, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. Please mark your calendars.

Our next meeting will be Friday, June 13, from 2-4 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church.

Visit us at www .blueribbons.net.
The Blues News is the official newsletter of the Allen County Blue Ribbons 4-H Club.

Meeting at Stillwater Retreat

Our next meeting will be at Stillwater Retreat, 10001 Yoder Road, Yoder IN 46798, from 12-4 p.m. We will have a hot dog roast, meeting, and do work around the camp as a community service. Please bring your own hot dogs and buns (or other if you prefer), a side dish and dessert to share, and your own drinks and table service. We will go unless the weather is awesomely terrible. Dress to get dirty, very dirty.


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Area Share the Fun Performance

Many from our club have been working very hard on our "Ma and Pa Kettle" skit for the Area Share the Fun contest.

The schedule for this week:

Dress Rehearsal at the Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday, April 29, 3:00 - 5:00

Dress Rehearsal at Broadway Christian Church
Thursday, May 1, 3:00 - 5:00

PERFORMANCE at Crestview Middle School
1151 W 500 N, Huntington, IN 46750
Friday, May 2
Performers need to be their by 6:00pm
Show begins at 6:30pm



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Blues News April 2008

April 11, 2008

Current 4-Hers, your enrollments are due by May 1st. If you haven’t turned them in yet please take time to do it today. They can be done online. Payment can be now or later. Remember to add $2 per 4-Her (3rd grade & older) for our voluntary annual club dues.

Those new to 4-H, your enrollments are due by June 1st but the sooner you turn them in the sooner you can get started!

Reminder – read your Clover Chronicle. It’s full of information.

Tomorrow, April 12, 4-7 p.m., is the annual 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival at the fairgrounds. Several of us will be needed to run our two booths and help at the fish fry. I would like to have two more desserts volunteered from our club. Please sign up today to help.

Foods A Workshop will be at the home of the Padens, Tuesday, April 22nd, from 2-4:30 p.m. Sign up if interested.

Area Share the Fun – Friday, May 2 (there will be no county Share the Fun this year). All of you are invited to the free Area XI Share The Fun Contest at 6:30 p.m. at Crestview Middle School, 1151 W 500 N, Huntington, IN 46750.The week of the performance we will practice Tuesday, April 29th, 3-5 p.m., at the main library stage. We invite any of you who would like to come see our skit to a 4:30 performance on the stage at the main library downtown. Mark your calendars and come support the club!

Foods C Workshop will be at the Padens’ home, Tuesday, May 6th, from 2-4:30 p.m. Sign up if interested.

Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Mrs. Paden will be collecting the money by May 1st and pass out armbands ahead of time. We will meet at the entrance at the opening time and go into the shelter together so we can go out by groups! Prices for all day POP bands (not including the water park) are as follows, including entrance fee: $9, under 48”-$8, under 3 years of age-$6, non-rider entrance passes-$2. Save your money, mark your calendars, and plan to join us for a great family outing. Yes, you may invite family and friends.

Our club will be hosting the exhibit hall during the county fair on Saturday, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. Please mark your calendars.

Our next meeting will be at Stillwater Retreat, 10001 Yoder Road, Yoder IN 46798, from 12-4 p.m. We will have a hot dog roast, meeting, and do work around the camp as a community service. Please bring your own hot dogs and buns (or other if you prefer), a side dish and dessert to share, and your own drinks and table service. We will go unless the weather is awesomely terrible. Dress to get dirty, very dirty. Call Sandie Paden at 447-1233 if you have any questions.

Basket Weaving Workshop

Here are some photos from our wonderful basket weaving workshop where everyone made some great looking bread baskets.

Blue Ribbons April Meeting

Just a reminder...

The next meeting of the Blue Ribbons 4-H club is the Friday, April 11 from 2 - 4pm at Broadway Christian Church.

My friend, Chris Bush who is a Master Gardener will be leading the 4-H lesson on gardening and will be doing a mini greenhouse project with the kids. Every child (4-Hers only) will need to bring an egg carton. If you have any extras you can bring, please do.

Also, please bring a snack to share.

Share the Fun

• Monday, March 24, 3-5pm TRYOUTS @Vineyard Church
• Thursday, April 3, 3-5pm PRACTICE @Broadway Christian
• Thursday, April 10, 3-5pm PRACTICE @Broadway Christian
• Thursday, April 17, 3-5pm PRACTICE @Broadway Christian
• Thursday, April 24, 3-5pm PRACTICE @Broadway Christian
• Tuesday, April 29, 3-5pm PRACTICE @Main Library Stage
• Thursday, May 1, 3-5pm PRACTICE @Broadway Christian
• Friday, May 2, 6:30 (sign in at 6:00) PERFORMANCE @Crestview Middle School, Huntington, Indiana.

Basket Weaving Class

April 5th, 9:30 a.m.
Only those registered can participate.
If you need to know if you are registered please call Sandie.
Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks with you as it will take most of the day to complete the basket.

Location:
"Field of Dreams"
380 S. 300 E.
Columbia City, IN 46725


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March 2008 Clover Chronicle

March 2008 Blues News

Blues News
March 14, 2008
Sign up! The earlier you register, the earlier you get your books.
Payment can be now or later. Remember to add $2 per 4-Her (3rd grade
& older) for our voluntary annual club dues. "-
Reminder - read your Clover Chronicle. It's full of information.
Flowers for sale! The annual plant 4-H fundraiser is here again. These are nice flowers at a good price and they'll be here just in time for
Mother's Day. Be sure to order as quickly as possible, before they run ,out of specific flower choices. Even if you can't pick up flower orders
please share the fliers with others. They may thank you later. These are great flowers.
Saturday, April 12, 4-7 pm., is the 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival at the
fairgrounds. Several of us will be needed to run our two booths and help
at the fish fry. Please sign up today to help.

Foods A Workshop will be at the home of the Padens, Tuesday, April
22nd, from 2-4:30 p.m. Sign up if interested.
Area Share the Fun - Friday, May 2 (there will be no county Share the"
Fun this year). Practices will be 3-5 p.m., Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18,25, & May 1 at Broadway Christian. Also the week of the performance we
will practice Tuesday, 3-5 p.m., at the main library stage. Tryouts will be Monday, March 24,3-5 p.m., at Vineyard. Sign UP today if you want to participate or contact Mrs. Paden ASAP. Mark your calendars and come support the club!
Foods C Workshop will be at the Padens' home, Tuesday, May 6th, from 2-4:30 p.m. Sign up if interested.
Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. I will be
collecting the money by May 1 st and pass out armbands ahead of time. We will meet at the entrance at the opening time and go into the shelter together so we can go out by groups! Prices for all day POP bands (not including the water park) are as follows, including entrance fee: $9,
under 48"-$8, under 3 years of age-$6, non-rider entrance passes-$2.
Save your money, mark your calendars, and plan to join us for a great
family outing. Yes, you may invite friends.

Our club will be hosting the exhibit hall during the county fair on
Saturday, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. Please mark your calendars.

Our next meeting will be at Broadway Christian on April 11th from 2-4 p.m.

Visit us at www.blueribbons.net.
The Blues News is the official newsletter of the Allen County Blue Ribbons 4-H Club. ,

February 2008 Blues News

Sign up! The earlier you register, the earlier you get your books. Payment can be now or later. Remember to add $2 per 4-Her for our club dues.

Reminder – read your Clover Chronicle. It’s full of information.

Flowers for sale! The annual plant 4-H fundraiser is here again. These are nice flowers at a good price and they’ll be here just in time for Mother’s Day. Be sure to order as quickly as possible, before they run out of specific flower choices.

Remember March 28, 4-7 pm., is the 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival at the fairgrounds. Several of us will be needed to run our two booths and help at the fish fry.

Area Share the Fun – Friday, May 2 (there will be no county Share the Fun this year. Practices will be 3-5 p.m., Thursdays, downtown. Also the week of the performance we will practice Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5 p.m., downtown. Tryouts will be in March. Sign up today if you want to participate or contact Mrs. Paden ASAP. Mark your calendars and come support the club!

Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. I will be collecting the money by April 30th and pass out armbands ahead of time. We will meet at the entrance at the opening time and go into the shelter together so we can go out by groups! Prices will be announced when we receive the information. Usually all day POP prices are about $8. Save your money, mark your calendars, and plan to join us for a great family get together. Yes you may invite friends.

Our club will be hosting the exhibit hall during the county fair on Saturday July 25 from 1-4 p.m. Please mark your calendars.