Wednesday, February 23, 2011

BLU 2011

Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) is an exciting and fun leadership adventure. Fifteen 4-H members from Le Sueur County attended BLU in Mankato.  They all had a great time and learned new leadership skills.  We're looking forward to the new songs and games they learned also.  Watch for information in February 2012 and attend next February.  Special thanks to Dan Prchal for chaperoning. 





Thursday, February 17, 2011

Febraury 15, 2011 Federation Minutes

The Febraury meeting of the Le Sueur County 4-H Federation was held on February 15, 2011 at 7:00pm in the 4-H Family Center. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas Liepold. Pledges were recited. Roll call took place; 10 clubs were represented. The secretary's report was read and approved. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $44,899.60 and was filed and subject to audit. There was no old business.



New Business: Federation Treasurer, Brittney Riebel presented the 2011 Federation Budget. It was moved to approve the budget. The motion was seconded and carried. Brittney also reminded everyone that reimbursement funds are available for adult leader trainings and youth leadership events such as BLU, YELLO, and Livestock Camp. Vice President, Evan King spoke about LQA&E training, which will take place on July 16. Livestock Committee member, Aaron Halloran gave a report on the livestock meeting. Adults and 4-Hers are needed to be on the softball schedule/tournament committee, the Arts-In committee, the clothing/fashion revue committee, food stand committee and the awards/recognition committe. A sign-up sheet was passed around. The 2011 Federation goals were read. Pam discussed the purchase of new folding chairs to match the tables. Brittney expressed the need for camp counselors for 4-H camp (Deadline Feb. 28th). Clover Blossom club leader, Nancy Beran talked about the county 4-H T-shirts and the possibility of getting sweatshirts. The BLU participants gave a report of their experience.



Annoucements: The pancake breakfast will be held on March 20. Set-up will be March 19 at 9:00 am. Share-the Fun will be held on March 22 at Park Elementary in Le Sueur. All clubs were reminded to pick up their club packets.



Dianne LeBrun moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and the meeting was adjourned.



Respectfully submitted, Cassie Schwartz, Federation Secretary

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Le Sueur County Fair 2011 Schedule

Tuesday, August 16
1:00-2:00 Food Revue (must be pre-registered)
1:00-4:00 4-H General Project Judging (Lucky Four thru Shining Frontiers)
Supper break for judges from 4-5:00 – no judging during this time
5:00-7:00 4-H General Project Judging (Clear Lake Sailors thru Helping Hands & Ind.)

Wednesday, August 17 – 2:00-8:00 p.m. All animals stalled/caged

Thursday, August 18
8:00 am -4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
2:00 pm -Draft horse show (halter) in front of Horse Barn
3:00 pm -4-H Rabbit Show, Swine Arena
5:00 pm -4-H Beef, Open Class to follow, Show Arena
6:00 pm -Open Class Draft Horse Hitches Show, Horse Arena
6:00-7:00 & 7:00-8:00-4-H Fair Adventure, 4-H Family Center

Friday, August 19
8:00 am -4-H Goat Show, Show Arena
12:30 -4-H Dairy Show, Open Class immediately following Show Arena
2:00 pm -4-H Poultry Show, Swine Arena
4:00 pm -4-H Cat/Pet Show, 4-H building
6:00 pm -4-H Lamb Lead, Show Arena
6:30 pm -4-H Sheep Show, open class immediately following Show Arena
6:00-8:00 -4-H Fair Adventure, 4-H Family Center

Saturday, August 20
8:00 am -Open Class Pleasure Horse Halter, Horse Arena
8:00 am -4-H Swine Show, Swine Arena, Open class to follow
9:00 am -Llama show, Alpaca Demonstration Show Arena
9:00 am -Open Class Horse Show, Horse Arena
2:00 pm -Premier Showmanship, Shell out or Show to follow
2:00-4:00 -4-H Fair Adventure, 4-H Family Center

Sunday, August 21
8:30-10:30 am -Pancake Breakfast, 4-H Food Stand
10:30-12:30 pm -Ribbon Auction Photos, Swine Arena-10:30, Show Arena-11:00
2:00 pm -4-H Ribbon Auction, Show Arena
4:00 pm -4-H Dog Showcase, near Pavilion
5:00 pm -All 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Meeting, Show Arena
6:00 pm -All Exhibits Released

All State Fair Decisions must be made ½ hour following member’s last judging. (example: member showing beef and dairy decision made ½ following 4-H dairy show).