Fair Theme Needed

Are you quick with words, or do you have a catchy theme for the 2010 Madison County Fair? The fair board is asking for 4-H's help. Since you decorate your pen area according to the theme, use this opportunity to suggest a theme that you really want to do. Send suggestions to malloryk@vt.edu. Entries are due by November 9th. Good luck! ANY 4-H'er can make a suggestion, not just those who show at the fair.

4-H Offier Training - Oct 31

All newly elected club officers are reminded of the Officer Training Workshop on Saturday, October 31st, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Orange County High School. New this year: there will be two tracts (one for new officers and one for more experienced officers), so ALL are invited! There will also be a special session for 4-H adults! Please call the Extension Office to sign up, or you may e-mail Kelly at malloryk@vt.edu. Thanks!

4-H All Star Applications Due Soon

Senior 4-H'ers who are planning to apply for 4-H All Stars this year should begin working right now! Preliminary nominations are due to the county office by November 15th. Nominations must be typed, and forms are available online. Please let Kelly know if you plan to apply this year. This is also a great time for those who wish to apply in future years to talk to Kelly about it and start completing the form.

Agricultural Technology program Open House at Virginia Tech

The Agricultural Technology program at Virginia Tech is hosting an Open House for prospective students November 7, 2009. Please visit www.agtech.vt.edu for more information. Registration is due by October 30th; you can e-mail agtech@vt.edu or call 540-231-7649.

Wear the CLOVER all Week.

This week (Oct 4 - 10) is National 4-H Week. Celebrate by wearing the Clover or 4-H Colors all week!

Achievement Night - Save the Date!

Save the date: the 2009 4-H Achievement Night will be held Saturday, November 7th, at 5:30 p.m. Location is yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more details... All clubs and 4-H members, campers, etc. are invited to attend with their families. There will be a covered dish meal. All members can apply for Awards. See the following link http://madison4h.pbworks.com/Achievement-Night

Clovers All Over

All Southern States customers, and even those who are not, are encouraged to stop by Orange-Madison Co-op in the next two weeks to purchase a paper clover to benefit 4-H. This program, which coincides with National 4-H Week activities, is similar to charity fundraisers in retail establishments. For $1 each, customers can purchase a paper clover, write their name on the clover, and it will be posted in the window of each Southern States store. Proceeds benefit National 4-H Council and the local county 4-H program.