August 5, 2004

Dear Ramsey County Family:

What a great summer! The 2004 4-H Achievement Days was a huge success and you represented Ramsey County in an outstanding way at the ND State Fair. You should all be very proud of your accomplishments.

Its time to wrap up the past year and start thinking about the coming year. If you have any questions on the following year end items please give us a call at 662-7027.

Sincerely,

Brenda Langerud
Extension Agent/Ramsey County

Cindy Olson
Ramsey Co Extension Secretary

"No job is finished til the paperwork is done". That saying certainly applies to 4-H as we all have some paperwork to complete for the 2002-03 Club Year. DUE BY Friday, September 7, 2004

1. Clover Achievement Awards
All 4-Hers need to complete their Clover Achievement forms. Cloverbuds are not included in the clover points system. Forms are available from your leader. If you have any questions on the Clover Achievement System please feel free to call our office.

2. 4-H Medal Form
An application form for county medals is available from your club leader. If you are interested please submit an application to your leader. The leaders will review the categories and select one 4-Her per club per category to be nominated for the county medal.

Any age 4-Her can receive a county medal, but it is often given to 4-Hers who have carried projects in that particular project for more than one year. A list of medals and learning objectives for each area is also available from your leader. A portion of the form is completed by the member and a portion by the leader.

3. Banner Club
A form to honor outstanding clubs is also being sent to your leader. All clubs are encouraged to fill this award form out and submit it by September 7.

4. Secretary's Books
The Ramsey County 4-H Council will again recognize one outstanding 4-H club secretary. All secretary books should be completed as completely as possible and turned into the extension office by September 7.

ALL OF THIS PAPERWORK IS DUE BY
SEPTEMBER 7.
Sharpen your pencils and begin now!

A representative, parent or leader is needed from each club to serve on the awards committee. The committee will meet on September 14^th at 5:30 pm in the Courthouse Basement Historical Room (the smaller room) to select this year’s medal award winners plus other various awards. Please call the office by September 13^th with the name of the representative from your club.

After the recognition everyone is invited to move to Royal Lanes for bowling and concluding with pizza for everyone. Be sure to join the fun and see your 4-H friends from around the county.

Receiving top honors in the horse show were:
~Alexus Schemionek, Reserve Champion Western Showmanship, 4^th place Western Riding, 4^th place Hunt Seat Equitation (11 years and under);
~Danielle Stromme, Reserve Champion Trail, 5^th place Hunt Seat Equitation (11 years and under);
~Ashley Wessels, Reserve Champion Barrel Racing, 6^th place Hunt Seat Equitation, 4^th place Pole Bending, 3^rd place Reining (11 years and under);
~Trent Stromme, Champion Western Horsemanship, 5^th place Western Riding, 4^th place Hunt Seat Equitation, 4^th place Showmanship at Halter, 6^th place Trail, 3^rd place Pole Bending, 5^th place Reining (15-18 yrs);
~Heather Schiele, Reserve Champion Trail, 5^th place Western Horsemanship (15-18 yrs);
~Morgan Sager, 4^th place Barrel Racing (15-18 yrs).

Representing Ramsey County in the Fashion Revue were
~Anna Gulsvig of Lake Country Leaders Award of Excellence,
~Shelby Teigen of Lake Country Leaders,
~Tricia Berg of Top Stitchers and
~Abby Nienhuis of Lawton Learners.

Expo participant from Ramsey County was
~Stephanie Hatten from Four Leaf Friends earning an Award of Excellence.

Horse Judging participants were coached by Josh Dukart.
~Brett Buchmeier, Ramsey Riders
~Ashley Wessels, Ramsey Riders received 9^th high pre-teen individual
~Janna Rice, Benson Co received 3^rd high pre-teen individual