Ramsey County

October 21, 2003

Dear Ramsey County Family:

Enclosed are many items of interest for Ramsey County 4-H’ers. Please contact our office at 662-7027 if you have any questions on these items or any other 4-H topic.

PROJECT DAY
Lake Region Project Day 2004 is set for January 31 and is in full swing with arrangements. The array of projects has grown once again this year. Everything from woodworking & electricity to paper making & sewing. Enclosed is the registration form. Be sure to hand them in ASAP as it is on a first come first served basis. Mail it today to sign up for your first choices. 4-H members from eight counties will be invited this year.

OFFICERS TRAINING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, October 28 at 4:00 in the Basement of Courthouse will be an opportunity for officers of each club to take part in the Annual 4-H Officers Training Workshop. Pick up a few helpful hints to run an organized 4-H club meeting. We will wrap around 5:15. Pick up 4-Hers at the north door of the Courthouse.

RESULTS
At the recent Ramsey County 4-H Pancake Breakfast, approximately 325 people were served. The 4-H Council made approximately $650. Thanks to all the clubs and workers for the tremendous turn out and great effort.

WELL DONE
Congratulations to all 4-H members, parents and leaders for successfully completing another club year. Recognized at the October 12^th Recognition Program were: Brandon Langerud, Achievement; Beth Horner, Achievement, Clothing, Citizenship, Leadership; Ross Olson, Agriculture, Swine; Heather Schiele, Horse; Jenessa McAllister, Child Care; Tricia Berg, Clothing; Anna Nienhuis, Clothing, Poultry; Brooke Calderwood, Dairy Cattle; Stephanie Hatten, Dairy Foods, Wildlife & Fisheries; Brett Buchmeier, Demonstrations; John Miller, Demonstrations; Taylor McAllister, Fashion Revue; Abby Nienhuis, Foods & Nutrition; Travis Mack, Foods & Nutrition; Miriam Miller, Foods & Nutrition; Hanna Pike, Home Improvement; Lee Mack, Home Improvement; Ashley Ebensteiner, Horse; Danielle Stromme, Horse, Rabbits; Jacob Lagasse, Horticulture; Jennelle Kaeding, Pet Care; Nathan Myrvik, Public Speaking; Brianna Olson, Public Speaking; Jared Deckert, Public Speaking; Ryan Olson, Wildlife & Fisheries, Wood Arts; Britton Lagasse, Woodworking; Jason Berg, Woodworking.

Recognized with a $100 scholarship for 10 years of 4-H membership was: Morgan Sager, Ramsey Riders.

Banner Club recognition included: Country Kids, Clover Country, Four Leaf Friends, Ramsey Riders, Top Stitchers.

Outstanding Secretary Awards were Ashley Wessels of Ramsey Riders and Abigail Nienhuis of the Lawton Learners 4-H Club..

ENCLOSURE
Enclosed is a copy of the latest minutes of the North Dakota 4-H Horse Advisory Committee that recently met. We have a local leader, Alvina Ebensteiner, serving on this committee.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
Please consider the following topics that were recently tabled at the 2003 Fall Council and will be revisited at the 2004 Spring Council Meeting:

*2003 was the first year video tape entries for the 4-H Fashion Revue were allowed based on religious reasons. This worked well at the 2003 Achievement Days and was briefly reviewed at the Fall 2003 4-H Council Meeting. If you have any opinions as to continuing, changing or expanding this policy, please contact our office or your leader.

*The council also discussed the possibility of 4-H club members being able to use clover points to purchase savings bonds at the conclusion of their 4-H career. Again please contact our office or your club leader with any opinions.

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524 4th Ave #5, 2nd Floor Ramsey County Courthouse
Devils Lake  ND  58301
701-662-7027
email - ramsey@ndsuext.nodak.edu