Inside this issue:

Dear 4-H Members & Leaders,

HCF Exhibitors Mandatory 2

Entry Form Deadlines for 2 Thanksgiving is fast approaching, these holidays are a special time of year!
HCF & LYLAS 2 It is a time to count our blessings, a time for giving, a time for being with
friends and family, and a time to celebrate another calendar year. 4-H pro-
Rodeo Concession 2 vides us an opportunity to give and be with friends year around.

There are a lot of important dates and information in this newsletter so don’t
Photo Contest 3 forget to mark your calendars with upcoming events. This is always a good
time to start your 4-H Record Book.
Weekly Photo Challenge 3
Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about your project!

Sincerely,
We still have record books and
premium $ that have not been picked up.

Don’t forget to enroll or re-enroll using the

online system for the new 4-H year at
https://v2.4honline.com
4-H Coordinator/Livestock Agent New Members select: Create profile
Current Members select:
forgot password
Call the office if you have any
questions or problems.
 Please remember it is a privilege to receive credit Save the Date for the Swamp Cabbage Rodeo
from the feed store and be able to charge your pur- Concession Stand, February 26-28, 2021. Lim-
ited shifts will be available to work to raise mon-
chases. However, it is your responsibility to keep
ey to put toward your 4-H summer camp activi-
your feed statements up to date with the payment ties. Hogs R Us 4-H Club and Pigskin Classic 4-H
arrangements made with the feed store. Club has chosen Friday night and Rooter Runner
LaBelle Youth Livestock Exhibitors - To show an 4-H Club has chosen Saturday night. Sunday is
animal you must be considered a member in a club. available for sign-up so act fast! If interested,
To be a member you must attend 67% of the club please contact Tricia At 863-674-4092 or 863-
meetings. Missed meetings due to school activities 983-1598 to sign up.
(sports, band, etc.), sickness, or family emergencies
are excused absences. Your leader or 4-H Office
must be contacted prior to the meeting or within 24
hours after the meeting to be an excused absence. If
a member falls below the 67% attendance require-
ment they must make the meeting up by attending a
make-up meeting or by attending another club
Deadline For Your Hendry County Fair
Entry Forms is
December 2, 2020
Entry forms are located in the rule book. You may down-
load your rulebook at www.hendrycountyfair.com/
youth_livestock. Entries must include entry form, two side
or one side view pictures of your animal and your entry fee.
Refer to rule book for details. Entries must be mailed to the
Hendry County Fair and Livestock Show, Inc. PO Box 1356,
Clewiston, FL 33440 or hand delivered to a Fair Board
Member on or before December 2, 2020.
Deadline For Your LYLAS Entry Forms is
December 1, 2020.
Entry forms are located in the rule book.
Entries must be turned into the Extension Office or hand
delivered to a LaBelle Youth Livestock member on or before
December 1, 2020

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 For those of you who love taking pictures, we have several opportunities for you:
#1 Enter the LYLAS Photography Contest. Open to all Hendry County 4-H and FFA members for cash
prizes. Bonus this year, leaders and parents can also enter for display only. The rules are in the LYLAS rule book
which is on-line at Hendry.ifas.edu under 4-H Youth Development or stop by the 4-H office.
Deadline February 1, 2021
#2 Enter your photos in the 4-H Booth at the Hendry County Fair with a 4-H Photography Record book.
Record book can be picked up at the 4-H office. Deadline Feb. 1, 2021
#3 Enter your Photos in County Events. Winners in each category per age group will be sent for judging in
the State competition. See the State 4-H Photography rules at www.florida4h.org web site or you may contact the
4-H office for more information on any of these opportunities 674-4092 or 983-1598.

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