2008 Year in Review

4-H Communication Contest, Everyone is Invited!

February 18, 2008 is the day in which many Whiteside County 4-H’ers get to speak their mind. On President’s Day local 4-H’ers enrolled in the communications area will get to show off their speaking abilities. Anything from foods demonstrations to illustrated speeches to Extempore Speaking will occur.

Every year we have a wide variety of topics spoken on for the Whiteside County 4-H Food Demonstration/Public Presentation Contest. Anything from fishing, to making pancakes to the equipment needed for the local swim team. It is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to face their fears of speaking in front of a crowd says Karen Atkinson, Community Worker, 4-H/Youth. Every year I have 4-H’ers go off to college and say because of 4-H I have learned how to communicate effectively and that is a huge step in the right direction.

The University of Illinois Extension, Whiteside County Office would like to invite anyone to come and watch this exciting event on Monday, February 18th at 2 P.M. at the Extension Office. If you have any questions or are interested in joining 4-H contact Karen Atkinson at the Whiteside County Extension Office at 815/772-4075.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
February 1, 2008