September 2004 Welcome back to another year of 4-H activities and learning opportunities for the 2004-2005 club year! Summer Highlights Several 4-H�ers participated in County, District and State Fair Contests, activities and trips this spring/summer:

Jill J, Hannah A, Samantha C

m Samantha C, Hannah A, Jill J and Adam H participated in the County Communication Arts contest held in May. Adam went on to the District Communication Arts contest in Rolette in June with his demonstration "Dams." Congratulations to all participants in this very worthwhile project!

Adam H

m Adam H got more mileage out of his "Dams" project by exhibiting it at Project Expo at the State Fair. Good job, Adam! m Several Towner County 4-H members received recognition at the State Fair: Katie W received a Grand Champion placing for her Apple Butter, and Adam H received a Reserve Champion placing for his light switch electricity project. Erica A and Bobby W each received two Award of Excellence placings: Erica for her cat breed chart and floral display, and Bobby for his dog food chart and Strawberry Jiffy Jam. Many other Towner County 4-H exhibits received blue ribbons, congratulations to all 4-Her�s.

m Towner County was represented well at the State Fair Horse and Livestock Show by members of the Young Riders and Handy-Thrifty Helpers Clubs. Congratulations to everyone who was involved in these events this summer, and for those who weren�t, consider participating this coming year! Thanks to the Young Riders Club for transporting the projects to and from the State Fair.

Having fun at Achievement Day!

Awards Form
The 2004-2005 awards form is included in this mailing. Please complete and send back to the Extension office by October 4. Be sure to fill out a separate Award Application (page 7) for EACH award applied for. Each application should briefly explain the learning and work completed for the specific award being applied for. For example, if a 4-Her is applying for a gardening award, page 7 should specify what has been learned and completed in a gardening project. Another page 7 would be filled out for a clothing award, which would specify what has been completed and learned in a clothing project. Please call your 4-H leader or the Extension office if you have any questions on how to fill out the awards form. Please also remember these forms require both a leader�s and a parent�s signature before they are turned in. Last year the 4-H Council decided to separate the trip/camp page from the main Awards Form, which is also enclosed.

Deb Odegaard and Corrina K at 2003 Banquet

Banquet The Towner County 4-H Awards Banquet will be held November 14, 5:00 p.m., tentatively at the Cando School. The menu is currently under discussion, but certainly will be delicious! We hope to have the EYC participants report on their trip this summer. The banquet is open to all 4-H members and their families, leaders, and sponsors. More information on specific club duties will be sent later.

Enrollment Forms
All member and leader enrollment forms for the new year were given to leaders at the August Council Meeting. All members and leaders are to complete a form, whether you are a new member/leader this year or a returning one. Please complete these and send to the Extension office by November 1^st , so we can get all members registered and keep our 4-H mailing list updated.

Livestock Show
Leaders and parents discussed future Livestock Show participation at the August Council Meeting. Several issues were discussed, but no final decisions were made. The possibility of Towner County hosting a ND Junior Point Show was also discussed. Please let your club leaders know any comments or suggestions you may have about the Livestock or Junior Point Show. Information about these activities will be sent to leaders later.

North Dakota 4-H Century Family
North Dakota celebrates 100 years with 4-H, and the North Dakota 4-H Foundation would like to recognize any North Dakota family with a combined 100 years or more of membership and/or leadership in 4-H. Direct-line family members are considered, beginning with current 4-H members, and documentation is NOT necessary. In most families, it is necessary to include three generations (or four) to get the required 100 years. Applications, including directions and a sample, were in the leader�s packets handed out at the August Council Meeting. If you think your family will qualify, please contact your club leader for the application, call our office, or check the 4-H Foundation website at http://www.ext.nodak.edu/4h/foundation/ click on the 4-H Century Families link to download a printable form. Applications are still being accepted, so please consider this opportunity to recognize your family!

4-H Week National 4-H week is October 3-9, 2004. The Record Herald will be contacting each county 4-H leader for club news. This would be a good opportunity for a club reporter to summarize club activities or write about club plans for the new year. Be sure to include pictures of any 4-H events and activities your club has participated in this past year.

An interesting Young Rider member

New Projects
Please examine the newspaper 4-H Family Guide for short descriptions of projects available this year. The guide lists new, revised, and web-based project materials. Web project materials are located on the web only at http://www.ext.nodak.edu/4h/ scroll to Member/Volunteer materials. Two new web-only projects are "Decorate Your Duds" and "Quilting for Fun." Some materials are not completed at this point, but will be soon.

Towner County 4-H Web Page
Be sure to check out the Towner County 4-H web page at: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/county/towner/4h/4h.htm for continuous updates and pictures on 4-H happenings in Towner County. Please contact our office for ANY suggestions or comments on the web page, and please send pictures and a brief description to the Extension Office of any 4-H events you would like included.

Upcoming Dates
October 4       Awards Applications and Trip/Camp Form due in Extension Office
October 3-9    National 4-H Week
November 1   Member/Leader Enrollment Forms due in Extension Office
November 14  Towner County 4-H Awards Banquet, Cando School (?), 5:00 p.m.

Sincerely,
Gayle Gette, Extension/FNP Agent
Terry D. Lykken, Extension Agent

Towner County 4-H