THANK YOU!

The annual 4-H Recognition night was a huge success. Over 130 4-Her's and their family members were present! Thank you to the 4-Her's and their families for attending the event!

We would also to thank the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3205 of Alexandria and the Midwest Gas Company of Highland Heights for sponsoring the The Outstanding 4-Her Awards.

Thank You to Julia Steffen who gave her award winning Volunteerism speech. Out of over 31,000 students who entered the Bill of Rights Institute Essay contest Campbell County 4-Her Julia Steffen placed 3rd in her region and received $1,250 along with an all expense paid trip to Washington DC.

Thank you to those who gave photos for the slide show, the 4-H clubs and individuals who donated items for the silent auction, persons who participated in the silent auction, families who brought food, volunteers who helped with meal and the volunteers who helped clean after the event.

We must also thank the members of the Campbell County 4-H Council for their continued support of 4-H. Thank you for making 2009 such a great year!

Campbell County Outstanding 4-Hers Recognized

The Campbell County 4-H Advisory Council held its annual 4-H Recognition Night on November 9th to recognize all of the outstanding youth involved in the club programs and activities over the past year. As part of the recognition program, two overall Outstanding 4-Hers are named each year. This year’s winners were Kimberly Campbell and Lauren Steffen.

The Outstanding 4-Her Awards include cash awards made possible by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3205 of Alexandria and the Midwest Gas Company of Highland Heights.

Congratulations Kimberly and Lauren!!

Kimberly Campbell, Marietta Knuehl of VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3205 and Lauren Steffen

Recognition Night

Don't miss the 4-H Recognition Night on Monday, November 9th at 6:00 pm at the Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service office. All 4-H’ers and 4-H families are welcome to attend! Register by calling the office at 572-2600 by Friday, November 6.

The Recognition Night will be a fun filled night honoring 4-H’ers for their participation in the past year’s activities. Each 4-H’er who attends will receive a special gift. Fair checks will be distributed for all 4-H’ers who exhibited their project or animal at the Alexandria Fair. The night will also include a silent auction and slide show of photos from the past year.

Remember the meal is a potluck. We ask each family to bring a side dish and Campbell County 4-H will provide the drinks, meat, and dessert! If you have any other questions please call the office at 572-2600.

Saddle Up Club Meeting

Reminder-
The Campbell County Saddle Up club is meeting this Thursday, November 5th at 7:00pm at the Campbell County Extension Office in Highland Heights, KY. A Horse Camp Committee meeting will be held November 5th at 6:00pm also at the Campbell County Extension Office. Hope to see you there!

Campbell County Middle School Cooking Club

The Campbell County Middle School Cooking Club is back in full swing and being taught by 4-H volunteer Christy Wells. Students are making homemade candy at October's meeting. At November's meeting students will make their very own mini pumpkin pie. Don't miss out on the fun! Space is limited so be sure to register!

A special THANK YOU to Christy Wells for organizing the club!

4-H Recognition Night

We still need 4-H photos for the 4-H Recognition Night slide show! Please email slide show pictures to sherri.broderick@uky.edu by Monday, October 26.

Senior 4-H’ers....
If you are a 2009 Senior 4-H’er (age 14 and up by January 1, 2009) and would like to be considered for the 2009 Outstanding 4-H’er Award, call the 4-H office for the application form. The outstanding 4-H’er awards are given out at the 4-H Recognition Night on November 9th.

The forms are due back to the 4-H office no later than October 30!

Join us at a Resume and Interview Workshop!

Everyone needs to be able to prepare a resume that can be used for the 4-H Honors Program, job or college applications, or college admissions. A resume shouldn’t be a last minute, hurry up and get it done project. This workshop is designed to help you organize and highlight your projects, activities and experiences so that you will be ready with an up-to-date resume for any occasion. Interview do’s and don’ts will also be reviewed. It’s never too soon to start!

Who: All 4-H’ers are invited

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service

Please call 859-572-2600 by October 26 to register.