C.C. Riders Drill Team

The C.C. Riders had their Drill Team Dress Rehearsal at East Fork Farms. They prepared for their performance that will take place at the Kalamazoo County Fair, Sunday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

Galesburg United

The Galesburg Club participated in the Greater Galesburg Day parade. Thier float had posters explaining many livestock areas covered throughout 4-H. They were looking to recruit new members and handed out 4-H yo-yos.

Augusta United

Augusta United has been hard at work this summer. Their Cloverbuds decorated a float and participated in the Greater Galesburg Day Parade. The members involved in the poultry project had a turkey showmanship class with past 4-H Grand Champion and King, J P Lawrence. The members painted their club barrel. After all this hard work they should be prepared for fair.

C.C. Riders Proudly Presents the 2008 Drill Team

Please join Hickory Corners Country Club for their annual dress rehearsal dinner 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30th at East Fork Farms. Dinner will be provided by Outback Steakhouse. Donations are welcome.

Carcass Judging

Carcass judging kicked off events leading up to the Kalamazoo County Fair. Animals were judged according to their lean and muscle before Wednesday when they will be judged as a carcass.

Cloverbud Party

A Cloverbud Party put on by the Club Ambassadors was held at the Nazareth Complex for all Cloverbuds and their families on July 16th. This gave them an opportunity to ask questions about 4-H and the upcoming fair. Even though it was hot, a great time was had by all.

Hickory Corners Country Club

Hickory Corners Country Club has been having their Demonstration Practice at East Fork Farms. They are hard at work, preparing for the fair. On this day they started to get the horses use to riding with a flag. They also had a guest rider.

Kalamazoo County 4-H Open Horse Show

The Kalamazoo County 4-H Open Horse Show was held July 11-13. The Show began with Halter, Showmanship and Gymkhana on Friday, Western Day on Saturday, and ended with English Day on Sunday. Many participants had the opportunity to receive trophies and ribbons. Good job to all who coordinated this event!

Pavilion Community Club

The Pavilion Busy Clovers were able to meet outside for their last meeting before fair. They finalized fair assignments and passed out things necessary for fair. They even found the time to have an activity.

Kalamazoo County 4-H Leader's Pictures

Now Kalamazoo County 4-H members have the opportunity to view their leader's pictures online. Simply go to http://www.kalcounty.com/4H/4hleaders/ and enter the username and password. You can obtain the username and password by calling the 4-H office at 383-8830 or email: burhansj@msu.edu.

If you don't see your leader's picture on there, tell them they need to get their picture taken!!!

July-August Newsletter

The July-August issue of the 4-H Newsletter is now available. It was bulk mailed to 4-H families on Monday, June 30, 2008. Don't forget to check the July & August calendars. Lots of activities and events are going on!