Please note that our planning meeting notes from October are listed in the previous entry. Scroll down in the posting of 10/28 and see the description of officers for the new year. Please talk with your 3rd grade and above 4-Hers about those jobs and how they might contribute to the club this year. At the December 11 meeting they will have opportunity to say if they would like to run for an office. We are encouraging them to volunteer for service, not just nominate others. Officers will then be elected in January. Those under 3rd grade (minis and cloverbuds) get to watch and learn.
Meeting: Friday, December 11, 2009 1-3 pm The Chapel
Bring: Christmas snack and men's white socks and/or underwear(size XL or larger) for prison ministry. Donations will go through a house church at Grace Gathering in New Haven.
WE ARE NOT HAVING A 4-H GIFT EXCHANGE.
12.03.2009
11.04.2009
November 2009 Clover Chronicle
The November 2009 Clover Chronicle can be found online HERE.
Be sure to read this for information on upcoming 4-H activities.
Be sure to read this for information on upcoming 4-H activities.
10.28.2009
Info About Upcoming Year (Minutes from our planning meeting)
2009-10 Blue Ribbons 4-H Planning Meeting
Wed., October 7, 2009 Georgetown Library, 7-9pm
In attendance: Sue Lange, Amy Minard, Julie Scheele, Jeanne Nolan, Zach Nolan, Trish Richhart (and Sam), Daisy Groves, Christopher Bailey, Stephanie Bailey
Why are we doing this?
Here were some key goals we desire to emphasize in 4-H: community service, relationship building, training/skill growth of our children.
Meeting location and time: 2nd Fridays, 1-3pm., The Chapel (Community Room), December thru May. June meeting TBA.
Officer changes and the creation of a nominating committee:
Each club member will fill out a ballot/form at the December meeting to nominate themselves or others for offices. A nominating committee (2 parents plus 2 or 3 past officers) tallies suggestions to make a slate of officers and presents it at the January meeting for elections. A suggested three names per office would eliminate the "I'm the only one who lost" syndrome.
Officers:
President - Conducts meetings. Involved in contacts and decision-making for club activities - community service. Use correct parliamentary procedure and corrects/instructs members in presenting motions.
Vice President / Program Chairman - Fills in for president when absent and chairs the program portion of the meeting. "Recruits" people to give demonstrations or project talks and then notifies them two weeks ahead of meetings by phone.
Secretary - Chooses role call question. Keeps notes at each meeting. Presents past meeting's notes to the club. Keeps records of attendance.
Treasurer - Keeps financial information for the club. Responsible for communication with 4-H office about membership fees and project manual purchases. Fills in at meetings for Vice President if absent as the program chair.
Opening Prayer - Opens meetings with prayer. (Replaces Devotions Leader)
Recreation Leader - Plans and leads club in recreation time at the end of each meeting. (10 minutes)
Health and Safety Leader - Presents a safety tip at each meeting. (1-3 minutes)
Communications Leader - Puts together e-mail announcements for meetings and events 2 weeks in advance. Gets information to Trish to maintain website or if can maintain the website, would do so. Would submit any information to news sources as appropriate.
Greeters (2) - Greets those attending meetings and makes sure name tags and markers are used to identify members and adults.
Monthly jobs as assigned by president: Flag salutes.
Do we pursue club awards? Suggest choosing no more than three service opportunities.
We decided pursuing county awards as a club is not a high priority.
Meeting schedule:
We are not starting in November .
December - Begin officer elections by filling out surveys. Hand out last year's awards/pins. CHRISTMAS PARTY. Make an ornament and bring donation for food bank or prison ministry (white socks/underwear)? We decided to NOT have a gift exchange but will have snacks.
January - Actual officer elections held. Membership forms and project questionnaires filled out. Dues and fees should be completed as much as possible at this meeting. Jeanne Nolan will likely field most of this this year.
February- 4-Hers bring ideas for community service to present to club. Members shall vote on participation in service.
March - Project show and tell.
April -
May - We decided not to continue service work at Stillwater Ranch this year.
June - No formal meeting at The Chapel. Leaders available to sign books and help with project questions. (TBA)
July - Get together at the fair? After Saturday's exhibit hall watch? Splitting watch hours. (TBA)
August - End of year party at park pavilion (Franke/ Foster/ Dupont/ Buchner)? (TBA)
Adult/Leader/Older 4-Hers - 9th grade and up Questionnaire: Will work this into family "sign-up" at first of year or at enrollment meeting in Jan. Example below:
Project:
I hated it and would never recommend it.
I liked it and could give advice.
I could teach it to someone if they asked.
I want to provide times to work on project workbooks.
Wed., October 7, 2009 Georgetown Library, 7-9pm
In attendance: Sue Lange, Amy Minard, Julie Scheele, Jeanne Nolan, Zach Nolan, Trish Richhart (and Sam), Daisy Groves, Christopher Bailey, Stephanie Bailey
Why are we doing this?
Here were some key goals we desire to emphasize in 4-H: community service, relationship building, training/skill growth of our children.
Meeting location and time: 2nd Fridays, 1-3pm., The Chapel (Community Room), December thru May. June meeting TBA.
Officer changes and the creation of a nominating committee:
Each club member will fill out a ballot/form at the December meeting to nominate themselves or others for offices. A nominating committee (2 parents plus 2 or 3 past officers) tallies suggestions to make a slate of officers and presents it at the January meeting for elections. A suggested three names per office would eliminate the "I'm the only one who lost" syndrome.
Officers:
President - Conducts meetings. Involved in contacts and decision-making for club activities - community service. Use correct parliamentary procedure and corrects/instructs members in presenting motions.
Vice President / Program Chairman - Fills in for president when absent and chairs the program portion of the meeting. "Recruits" people to give demonstrations or project talks and then notifies them two weeks ahead of meetings by phone.
Secretary - Chooses role call question. Keeps notes at each meeting. Presents past meeting's notes to the club. Keeps records of attendance.
Treasurer - Keeps financial information for the club. Responsible for communication with 4-H office about membership fees and project manual purchases. Fills in at meetings for Vice President if absent as the program chair.
Opening Prayer - Opens meetings with prayer. (Replaces Devotions Leader)
Recreation Leader - Plans and leads club in recreation time at the end of each meeting. (10 minutes)
Health and Safety Leader - Presents a safety tip at each meeting. (1-3 minutes)
Communications Leader - Puts together e-mail announcements for meetings and events 2 weeks in advance. Gets information to Trish to maintain website or if can maintain the website, would do so. Would submit any information to news sources as appropriate.
Greeters (2) - Greets those attending meetings and makes sure name tags and markers are used to identify members and adults.
Monthly jobs as assigned by president: Flag salutes.
Do we pursue club awards? Suggest choosing no more than three service opportunities.
We decided pursuing county awards as a club is not a high priority.
Meeting schedule:
We are not starting in November .
December - Begin officer elections by filling out surveys. Hand out last year's awards/pins. CHRISTMAS PARTY. Make an ornament and bring donation for food bank or prison ministry (white socks/underwear)? We decided to NOT have a gift exchange but will have snacks.
January - Actual officer elections held. Membership forms and project questionnaires filled out. Dues and fees should be completed as much as possible at this meeting. Jeanne Nolan will likely field most of this this year.
February- 4-Hers bring ideas for community service to present to club. Members shall vote on participation in service.
March - Project show and tell.
April -
May - We decided not to continue service work at Stillwater Ranch this year.
June - No formal meeting at The Chapel. Leaders available to sign books and help with project questions. (TBA)
July - Get together at the fair? After Saturday's exhibit hall watch? Splitting watch hours. (TBA)
August - End of year party at park pavilion (Franke/ Foster/ Dupont/ Buchner)? (TBA)
Adult/Leader/Older 4-Hers - 9th grade and up Questionnaire: Will work this into family "sign-up" at first of year or at enrollment meeting in Jan. Example below:
Project:
I hated it and would never recommend it.
I liked it and could give advice.
I could teach it to someone if they asked.
I want to provide times to work on project workbooks.
9.28.2009
September 2009 Clover Chronicle
September 2009 Clover Chronicle can be found online here.
Be sure to read to keep up to date on 4-H information.
Be sure to read to keep up to date on 4-H information.
9.14.2009
Thank You
From Sandie Paden:
Thank you to all of you for your very generous gift to me as I finish being a 4-H leader. Your cards and letters were all very sweet. Stephanie, your tree was awesome and I have enjoyed it since our get together. It has been a joy to share with you throughout the years. I am left with many sweet memories and friendships.
Thank you,
Sandie
Thank you to all of you for your very generous gift to me as I finish being a 4-H leader. Your cards and letters were all very sweet. Stephanie, your tree was awesome and I have enjoyed it since our get together. It has been a joy to share with you throughout the years. I am left with many sweet memories and friendships.
Thank you,
Sandie
8.11.2009
End of Year Party
The Blue Ribbons end of year party will be on
August 22, 2009 at 4:00pm
at the Paden's house.
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Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided along with tableware.
Each family is asked to bring a couple of sides and lawnchairs.
Lemonade will also be provided. If you want something else to drink, you are welcome to bring it.
August 22, 2009 at 4:00pm
at the Paden's house.
View Larger Map
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided along with tableware.
Each family is asked to bring a couple of sides and lawnchairs.
Lemonade will also be provided. If you want something else to drink, you are welcome to bring it.
6.08.2009
2009 Allen County Fair
The 2009 Allen County 4-H fair is July 21-26.
Here is an online schedule of events during the week. Check your Clover Chronicle for more details.
Here is an online schedule of events during the week. Check your Clover Chronicle for more details.
June 2009 Meeting
Our next meeting will be at
The Chapel
from 1-3 p.m.
Please bring a snack to share and a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank.
All 4-Hers 3rd grade and above that have not presented a demonstration yet this year are encouraged to come with one prepared for this meeting. They do not need to be long but loud and informative would be nice.
Call Sandie Paden if you have any questions.
The Chapel
from 1-3 p.m.
Please bring a snack to share and a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank.
All 4-Hers 3rd grade and above that have not presented a demonstration yet this year are encouraged to come with one prepared for this meeting. They do not need to be long but loud and informative would be nice.
Call Sandie Paden if you have any questions.
May 2009 Blues News
Those new to 4-H, your enrollments are due by June 1 but the sooner you turn them in the sooner you can get started! They can be done online. 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.
The annual 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival was a great success and a lot of fun. Thank you to all of you who came and helped. Thank you.
Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. The Pay- One-Price ride session will last from 11 :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Paden will be collecting the money to get armbands that morning. We will meet at the south entrance by 10:20 a.m. to collect money (cash-exact amount would be nice!) and order our arm bands for the group discount. Prices for all day POP bands (not including the water park) will be $10 for those more than 48" tall, and $8 for those less that 48" tall, and free for those less than 3 years of age. We will be able to share the shelter in the south parking lot for a 1 :00 p.m. lunch time together and also for a
3 :30 snack time together. Feel free to bring your own well-filled coolers with food and (of course) non-alcoholic drinks. We will not be allowed to take food or drinks into the park. 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. A sign up sheet will be available to begin volunteering to help. Please mark your calendars.
If you are interested in ordering Blue Ribbons shirts for your family please speak to Sandie Paden for details.
Our next meeting will be at the Chapel from 1-3 p.m. Please bring a snack to share and a nonperishable food item to donate to the food bank. All 4-Hers 3rd grade and above that have not presented a demonstration yet this year are encouraged to come with one prepared for this meeting. They do not need to be long but loud and informative would be nice. Call Sandie Paden if you have any questions.
Reminder - read your Clover Chronicle. It's full of information.
The annual 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival was a great success and a lot of fun. Thank you to all of you who came and helped. Thank you.
Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. The Pay- One-Price ride session will last from 11 :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Paden will be collecting the money to get armbands that morning. We will meet at the south entrance by 10:20 a.m. to collect money (cash-exact amount would be nice!) and order our arm bands for the group discount. Prices for all day POP bands (not including the water park) will be $10 for those more than 48" tall, and $8 for those less that 48" tall, and free for those less than 3 years of age. We will be able to share the shelter in the south parking lot for a 1 :00 p.m. lunch time together and also for a
3 :30 snack time together. Feel free to bring your own well-filled coolers with food and (of course) non-alcoholic drinks. We will not be allowed to take food or drinks into the park. 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. A sign up sheet will be available to begin volunteering to help. Please mark your calendars.
If you are interested in ordering Blue Ribbons shirts for your family please speak to Sandie Paden for details.
Our next meeting will be at the Chapel from 1-3 p.m. Please bring a snack to share and a nonperishable food item to donate to the food bank. All 4-Hers 3rd grade and above that have not presented a demonstration yet this year are encouraged to come with one prepared for this meeting. They do not need to be long but loud and informative would be nice. Call Sandie Paden if you have any questions.
5.06.2009
May Blue Ribbons Meeting
Our next meeting will be at
Stillwater Retreat
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10001 Yoder Road,
Yoder IN 46798,
Friday, May 8th
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:
hot dogs and buns (or other if you prefer),
drinks,
table service.
a simple side dish and dessert to share.
We will go no matter the weather because we need to have our meeting.
We have been known to work in drizzle before.
Dress to get dirty, very dirty.
You may want to bring clean clothes to wear home.
Call Sandie Paden at 447-1233 if you have any questions.
Stillwater Retreat
View Larger Map
10001 Yoder Road,
Yoder IN 46798,
Friday, May 8th
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:
hot dogs and buns (or other if you prefer),
drinks,
table service.
a simple side dish and dessert to share.
We will go no matter the weather because we need to have our meeting.
We have been known to work in drizzle before.
Dress to get dirty, very dirty.
You may want to bring clean clothes to wear home.
Call Sandie Paden at 447-1233 if you have any questions.
4.28.2009
Port-A-Pit BBQ Chicken Fundraiser
Allen County 4-H Clubs, Inc will be hosting a Nelson’s Port-A-Pit BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2nd. Location for this event will be in the Scott’s Parking Lot at Georgetown, 6310 E. State Street, Fort Wayne, IN.
Nelson’s Port-A-Pit BBQ Chicken, Ribs and Pit-Tatoes will be for sale from 10 AM—2 PM. BBQ Chicken halves will sell for $6.00; Full Slab Baby Back Ribs for $9.00 and Pit-Tatoes for $3.00.
Stop by to purchase some chicken, ribs or potatoes! They are always tasty.
All proceeds will benefit Allen County 4-H Clubs Inc.
Nelson’s Port-A-Pit BBQ Chicken, Ribs and Pit-Tatoes will be for sale from 10 AM—2 PM. BBQ Chicken halves will sell for $6.00; Full Slab Baby Back Ribs for $9.00 and Pit-Tatoes for $3.00.
Stop by to purchase some chicken, ribs or potatoes! They are always tasty.
All proceeds will benefit Allen County 4-H Clubs Inc.
4.27.2009
April 2009 Blues News
Blues News
The Blues News is the official newsletter of the Allen County Blue Ribbons 4-H Club.
April 17, 2009
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. 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 18, 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 B Workshop will be at the home of the Padens. Wednesday, April
29th, from 2-4:30 p.m. Sign up if interested. Bring your Food’s manual
and a product ready to be judged. Call to cancel, if needed.
Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. The
Pay-One-Price ride session will last from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Paden will be collecting the money to get armbands that
morning. We will meet at the south entrance by 10:20 a.m. to collect
money and order our arm bands for the group discount. Prices for
all day POP bands (not including the water park) will be $10 for
those more than 48" tall, $8 for those less than 48" tall, and free for
those less than 3 years of age. We will be able to share the shelter in
the south parking lot for a 1:00 p.m. lunch time together and also
for a 3:30 snack time together. Feel free to bring your own well filled
coolers with food and (of course) non-alcoholic drinks. We will
not be allowed to take food or drinks into the park. 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 plans to host the exhibit hall during the county fair on
Saturday, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. Please mark your calendars.
At our next meeting we plan to have a used Blue Ribbons shirt
exchange/sale. If you have extra Blue Ribbons shirts at home please
bring them. After this exchange we will see if there is enough interest in
ordering shirts to place an order.
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), drinks, and table service.
Please bring a simple side dish and dessert to share. We will go no
matter the weather because we need to have our meeting. We have been
known to work in drizzle before. Dress to get dirty, very dirty. You may
want to bring clean clothes to wear home. Call Sandie Paden at 447-
1233 if you have any questions.
The Blues News is the official newsletter of the Allen County Blue Ribbons 4-H Club.
April 17, 2009
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. 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 18, 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 B Workshop will be at the home of the Padens. Wednesday, April
29th, from 2-4:30 p.m. Sign up if interested. Bring your Food’s manual
and a product ready to be judged. Call to cancel, if needed.
Indiana Beach: We will be going on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. The
Pay-One-Price ride session will last from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Paden will be collecting the money to get armbands that
morning. We will meet at the south entrance by 10:20 a.m. to collect
money and order our arm bands for the group discount. Prices for
all day POP bands (not including the water park) will be $10 for
those more than 48" tall, $8 for those less than 48" tall, and free for
those less than 3 years of age. We will be able to share the shelter in
the south parking lot for a 1:00 p.m. lunch time together and also
for a 3:30 snack time together. Feel free to bring your own well filled
coolers with food and (of course) non-alcoholic drinks. We will
not be allowed to take food or drinks into the park. 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 plans to host the exhibit hall during the county fair on
Saturday, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. Please mark your calendars.
At our next meeting we plan to have a used Blue Ribbons shirt
exchange/sale. If you have extra Blue Ribbons shirts at home please
bring them. After this exchange we will see if there is enough interest in
ordering shirts to place an order.
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), drinks, and table service.
Please bring a simple side dish and dessert to share. We will go no
matter the weather because we need to have our meeting. We have been
known to work in drizzle before. Dress to get dirty, very dirty. You may
want to bring clean clothes to wear home. Call Sandie Paden at 447-
1233 if you have any questions.
4.15.2009
April Meeting
Our April Blue Ribbons meeting will be
Friday, April 17th
1-3pm
@The Chapel
2505 West Hamilton Rd. S.
Fort Wayne, IN, 46814
(Click HERE for directions)
Enter the building through Door #9
Meeting Room #90
Please bring a snack to share.
Friday, April 17th
1-3pm
@The Chapel
2505 West Hamilton Rd. S.
Fort Wayne, IN, 46814
(Click HERE for directions)
Enter the building through Door #9
Meeting Room #90
Please bring a snack to share.
4.10.2009
Reminder
Even though this is the 2nd Friday of the month, there is no meeting today so that we can instead observe Good Friday. Our monthly meeting will be NEXT Friday.
3.26.2009
March 2009 Blues News
Blues News .
March 13,2009
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 and older) for our club dues.
Anyone who enrolls on-line needs to make us a copy of your enrollment form and give it to one of the leaders at the meeting. If you need for us to pick up books for you this is a necessity. Even if you pick up your own books we can better serve you if we know what you are signed up for this year.
Every 4-Her 3rd grade and above is expected to do a demonstration this year during a meeting. Sign up at a meeting or call Stephanie Bailey at 426-9208 to sign up for a certain meeting.
Service Opportunity - Friday, March 27, from 1-4 p.m. our club will be picking up sticks along with the Fellowship Missionary Homeschool Gym Class at Stillwater Retreat. They need help picking up sticks from the ice storm. Come for all or part of the time. Dress to get dirty. Bring
your own water bottles. Bring a snack to share at a break. Hope to see you there.
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. Orders are due by March 31 st. Forms can be printed on-line. Be sure to tell your friends and family about this great opportunity and share a form with them.
April 18, 4-7 pm., is the 4-H Fish- Fry/Carnival at the fairgrounds.
Several of us will be needed to run our two booths (basketball and football) and help at the fish fry. Please sign up to help and join an evening of family fun. We need several families to help.
Tuesday, March 31, from 1-3 p.m. there will be a Foods A Workshop at the Padens' home. Bring a practice foods project to be judged. Our plan is to complete 3 sections of the manual. Sign up or call Mrs. Paden to participate.
To have workshop plans put in the Blues News please get the information to Mrs. Paden by the Monday before the meeting.
Our next meeting will be at The Chapel on April 17, from 1-3 p.m.
March 13,2009
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 and older) for our club dues.
Anyone who enrolls on-line needs to make us a copy of your enrollment form and give it to one of the leaders at the meeting. If you need for us to pick up books for you this is a necessity. Even if you pick up your own books we can better serve you if we know what you are signed up for this year.
Every 4-Her 3rd grade and above is expected to do a demonstration this year during a meeting. Sign up at a meeting or call Stephanie Bailey at 426-9208 to sign up for a certain meeting.
Service Opportunity - Friday, March 27, from 1-4 p.m. our club will be picking up sticks along with the Fellowship Missionary Homeschool Gym Class at Stillwater Retreat. They need help picking up sticks from the ice storm. Come for all or part of the time. Dress to get dirty. Bring
your own water bottles. Bring a snack to share at a break. Hope to see you there.
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. Orders are due by March 31 st. Forms can be printed on-line. Be sure to tell your friends and family about this great opportunity and share a form with them.
April 18, 4-7 pm., is the 4-H Fish- Fry/Carnival at the fairgrounds.
Several of us will be needed to run our two booths (basketball and football) and help at the fish fry. Please sign up to help and join an evening of family fun. We need several families to help.
Tuesday, March 31, from 1-3 p.m. there will be a Foods A Workshop at the Padens' home. Bring a practice foods project to be judged. Our plan is to complete 3 sections of the manual. Sign up or call Mrs. Paden to participate.
To have workshop plans put in the Blues News please get the information to Mrs. Paden by the Monday before the meeting.
Our next meeting will be at The Chapel on April 17, from 1-3 p.m.
3.12.2009
March Meeting
Just a reminder...
The March meeting will take place this Friday,
March 13th from 1:00 - 3:00pm
at The Chapel
2505 West Hamilton Rd. S.
Fort Wayne, IN, 46814
(Click HERE for directions)
Enter the building through Door #9Meeting Room #90
Please bring a snack to share.
The March meeting will take place this Friday,
March 13th from 1:00 - 3:00pm
at The Chapel
2505 West Hamilton Rd. S.
Fort Wayne, IN, 46814
(Click HERE for directions)
Enter the building through Door #9Meeting Room #90
Please bring a snack to share.
Service Opportunities
We have an opportunity for community service at Stillwater Retreat
on Friday afternoon,
March 27,
from 1-4 pm.
They need helping picking up sticks from the ice storm.
Also we need more volunteers to help at the Fish Fry & Carnival on April 18, 4-7 p.m.
on Friday afternoon,
March 27,
from 1-4 pm.
They need helping picking up sticks from the ice storm.
Also we need more volunteers to help at the Fish Fry & Carnival on April 18, 4-7 p.m.
February 2009 Blues News
February 13, 2009
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 and older) for our club dues.
Anyone who enrolls on-line needs to make us a copy of your enrollment form and give it to one of the leaders at the meeting. If you need for us to pick up books for you this is a necessity. Even if you pick up your own books we can better serve you if we know what you are signed up for this year.
Every 4-Her 3rd grade and above is expected to do a demonstration this year during a meeting. Sign up at a meeting or call Stephanie Bailey at 426-9208 to sign up for a certain meeting.
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. Orders are due by March 31st. Forms can be printed on-line. Be sure to tell your friends and family about this great opportunity and share a form with them.
April 18, 4-7 pm., is the 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival at the fairgrounds. Several of us will be needed to run our two booths (basketball and football) and help at the fish fry. Please sign up to help and join an evening of family fun.
Dawn Fansler will be offering a basic crochet workshop in her home on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 1-3 p.m. Sign up is limited so if you didn’t get signed up at the meeting and want to check availability you may call Mrs. Fansler at 747-5733.
Our next meeting will be at The Chapel on March 13th, from 1-3 p.m.
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 and older) for our club dues.
Anyone who enrolls on-line needs to make us a copy of your enrollment form and give it to one of the leaders at the meeting. If you need for us to pick up books for you this is a necessity. Even if you pick up your own books we can better serve you if we know what you are signed up for this year.
Every 4-Her 3rd grade and above is expected to do a demonstration this year during a meeting. Sign up at a meeting or call Stephanie Bailey at 426-9208 to sign up for a certain meeting.
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. Orders are due by March 31st. Forms can be printed on-line. Be sure to tell your friends and family about this great opportunity and share a form with them.
April 18, 4-7 pm., is the 4-H Fish Fry/Carnival at the fairgrounds. Several of us will be needed to run our two booths (basketball and football) and help at the fish fry. Please sign up to help and join an evening of family fun.
Dawn Fansler will be offering a basic crochet workshop in her home on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 1-3 p.m. Sign up is limited so if you didn’t get signed up at the meeting and want to check availability you may call Mrs. Fansler at 747-5733.
Our next meeting will be at The Chapel on March 13th, from 1-3 p.m.
2.12.2009
February Meeting
The February meeting of the Blue Ribbons 4-H Club will be
Friday, February 13 from 1 - 3pm
at the Chapel (see directions below)
Friday, February 13 from 1 - 3pm
at the Chapel (see directions below)
1.14.2009
Meeting was Cancelled
Due to weather conditions, last Friday's monthly meeting was cancelled.
We can't reschedule the meeting because our building insurance only covered that date and time.
All interested parties to the Paden's home on
Monday afternoon, Jan. 19,
from 3-4:30 pm
If you would like project information and to view some book material, I will be available to answer questions and help you enroll. Also any of you that would like to go ahead and enroll may do so online or else download enrollment forms to complete and bring to the next meeting. If you enroll online you still need to send a list of your needed manuals to Sandie Paden or Dawn Fansler, and bring a copy of your enrollment to the next meeting so you can pay through us. If you let the 4-H office know at least 24 hours in advance you can pick up your manuals and pay for them there. If you have questions please call Sandie.
Also RSVP's about Monday afternoon would be appreciated.
We can't reschedule the meeting because our building insurance only covered that date and time.
All interested parties to the Paden's home on
Monday afternoon, Jan. 19,
from 3-4:30 pm
If you would like project information and to view some book material, I will be available to answer questions and help you enroll. Also any of you that would like to go ahead and enroll may do so online or else download enrollment forms to complete and bring to the next meeting. If you enroll online you still need to send a list of your needed manuals to Sandie Paden or Dawn Fansler, and bring a copy of your enrollment to the next meeting so you can pay through us. If you let the 4-H office know at least 24 hours in advance you can pick up your manuals and pay for them there. If you have questions please call Sandie.
Also RSVP's about Monday afternoon would be appreciated.
1.06.2009
January Meeting - New Location & Time
The January meeting of the Blue Ribbons 4-H Club will take place
Friday, January 9, 2009
From 1:00pm to 3:00pm
At The Chapel
2505 West Hamilton Rd. S.
Fort Wayne, IN, 46814
(Click HERE for directions)
Enter the building through Door #9
Meeting Room #90
Note that this is a new location for our meetings. This change is due to the requirements for us to meet in a handicap accessible facility. Our meeting time had to also be changed and we will be meeting one hour earlier than before.
This month's meeting will focus on ENROLLMENT and signing up for specific projects.
It would be helpful if you would have your enrollment forms filled out before Friday's meeting. You can do this online at the link above or print out the form attached to the e-mail you should have received from the 4-H office on Monday (1-5-09)
4-H members are encouraged to bring completed projects, posters and books from past years to share with the group. This is a great opportunity to show off all your hard work!
As always, each family is asked to bring a finger food snack to share for refreshments.
Friday, January 9, 2009
From 1:00pm to 3:00pm
At The Chapel
2505 West Hamilton Rd. S.
Fort Wayne, IN, 46814
(Click HERE for directions)
Enter the building through Door #9
Meeting Room #90
Note that this is a new location for our meetings. This change is due to the requirements for us to meet in a handicap accessible facility. Our meeting time had to also be changed and we will be meeting one hour earlier than before.
This month's meeting will focus on ENROLLMENT and signing up for specific projects.
From the Allen County 4-H Office:
2009 4-H Program Enrollment
With the flip of a calendar and the start of
a new year, it is time to renew your 4-H membership for 2009. As a
previous member in the nations’ largest youth organization, we hope that you are
planning on joining again to continue building your career path with 4-H
projects, contests and activities.
We are encouraging those with
access to the internet to start their enrollment process by going to the on-line
enrollment site to select your projects and primary 4-H unit for 2008. The
membership and parental/guardian form will still need to be printed out, signed
and given to your club leader or mailed to the Extension Office along with your
annual enrollment fee. (https://www.four-h.purdue.edu/enroll/)
Another
option is to print out the enrollment form from our web site: www.ces.purdue.edu/allen and take the
completed form to your next 4-H Club meeting. Remember that it must be
signed by the member and a parent/guardian. Also mark which manuals you
will also need.
Things to
note:
· You must submit a
completed Allen County 4-H enrollment form each year in order to be eligible to
participate in the 4-H
program.
· Members are
expected to pay for their manuals and dues at the time of
enrollment.
· Deadline for
enrolling to participate in the July 2009 County Fair is May 1 for existing
members.
· Enrollment fees -
$10.00 for grades 3-12 and $5.00 for PreK-grade
2.
· Grade is determined by
your school grade as of January 1, of the current exhibition
year.
· Remember that some
animal projects have earlier identification dates. Refer to the 4-H
newsletter for specific dates and
times.
· If you are in a
community club and also taking Dog, Horse, Llama or Shooting Sports, you will
need to fill out an additional enrollment form for those projects. Dog
enrollments are due February 20,
2009.
· Allen County Fair –
July 21-26, 2009.
It would be helpful if you would have your enrollment forms filled out before Friday's meeting. You can do this online at the link above or print out the form attached to the e-mail you should have received from the 4-H office on Monday (1-5-09)
4-H members are encouraged to bring completed projects, posters and books from past years to share with the group. This is a great opportunity to show off all your hard work!
As always, each family is asked to bring a finger food snack to share for refreshments.
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