4-H in Marshall-Putnam Counties

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What's it like in 4-H?
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In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.

In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.

Find a club near you in Marshall-Putnam Counties.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H brochure.

Senior Profile Questionnaire 

Follow us on on our Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Facebook page.

 

Upcoming Events

**For the most up-to-date programs in 4-H, please contact our 4-H Marshall-Putnam coordinator, Anne Scheel.

Cloverbud Halloween - October 26, 2024 |  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | University of Illinois Extension Office - Henry, IL 

CSI Halloween for ages 8-18. - October 26, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.  - 2:00 p.m. | University of Illinois Extension Office - Henry, IL 

Achievement Ceremony - November 3 | 2:00 p.m. | Presbyterian Church, Henry,IL

Officer Training - November 9, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL

Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop - November 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | University of Illinois Extension Office - Henry, IL 

Aerospace Workshop - November 23, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | University of Illinois Extension Office - Henry, IL 

Cloverbud Holiday Party - December 14, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |  University of Illinois Extension Office - Henry, IL 

It's Electric! Workshop - December 14, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | University of Illinois Extension Office - Henry, IL 

Gathered Treasures Workshop - December 21,  2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | University of Illinois Extension Office - Henry, IL 

Marshall-Putnam Shooting Sports Information

Shooting Sports Overview

Shooting Sports Calendar 2024-2025 

Shooting Sports Enrollment Form

Shooting Sports Health Form

Shooting Sports Packet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fairs and Shows

2024 Marshall-Putnam 4-H Showbook 

2024 Marshall-Putnam 4-H Schedule

2023 Marshall-Putnam 4-H Livestock and General Project Special Awards

2023 Marshall-Putnam County State Fair Delegates and Alternates

 

Resources

Awards - County:

Federation Education Award

4-H Activity Allowance

Awards - State: Visit the Illinois 4-H website for 4-H member and club awards available at the state level

  • 4-H Club Recognition
  • Illinois 4-H Experience Award for Individuals
  • Illinois 4-H Veterinary Science Award
  • Holstein-Friesian Association Award
  • Illinois 4-H Electricity Achievement Award
  • Illinois 4-H Leadership, Citizenship, Professionalism (LCP) Award
  • Illinois 4-H Key Award
  • Illinois 4-H State Award

Club Resources - State: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Meetings tab

  • Checklist for Club Officers
  • Club Meeting Agenda Template
  • Club Treasurer Book
  • Club Secretary Book
  • Tips for Good Meetings
  • Club Fundraising Request Form (click on Fiscal tab)
  • and more

Enrollment Resources - State:  Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Enrollment tab

  • Agreement to Assume Risk form (also in Spanish)
  • Annual Code of Conduct Form (also in Spanish)
  • Member Emergency Medical Form (also in Spanish)
  • Member & Volunteer Photo, Audio, & Video Permission Form (also in Spanish)

Project Resources: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Project Record Sheets

  • Livestock Records
  • Crops Records
  • Activities Planning Record
  • Project Plans for various age groups
  • and more

Project Resources: Livestock Projects

  • Quality Assurance & Ethics training - to be completed, online, one time for 4-H members exhibiting dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry and horse projects - The QAEC training can now be accessed in the Clover Academy section of the ZSuite Enrollment System. ZSuite can be accessed at https://4h.zsuite.org/. Families can access directions for completing the course at https://go.illinois.edu/TakeQAEC.

 

  • Youth for Quality Care for Animals training - to be completed, online or in-person, annually for 4-H members exhibiting beef, sheep, swine, goats and dairy projects

in-person trainings are available during the late spring and early summer months and include a $3 fee

online training is available year-round and includes a $12 fee  | yqcaprogram.org/

Volunteer Resources

State Resources for Illinois 4-H Members and Clubs