Annual Extension Council Meeting

All are welcome to attend the 2009 Warrick County Annual Extension Council Meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00p.m. in Alcoa Building, 4-H Center, Boonville, IN. A sandwich/soup supper will be provided by the Farm Bureau Women. Dr. Fred Whitford, Purdue University Extension Specialist, will present a humorous educational program for all to enjoy. Please pre-register if you plan to attend, by calling the Warrick County Extension Office at 897-6100.

5K Walk/Run "Walks Across Indiana" to benefit Helping Hands of Warrick County. Saturday, October 10th, 9a.m. Warrick County 4-H Center located on Old Degonia Road, Boonville. To register, contact the Extension Office at 897-6100 or website www.extension.purdue.edu/warrick.

Wow! What a great summer it has been for Warrick County 4-H. We had over 25 4-H members attend state 4-H trips such as Round up and state Jr. Leader Conference. We had a successful fair and 4-h Camp. As we begin to prepare for 2010, make sure you remember to update
you "My Record of 4-H Achievement" by September 15th!

Don't miss registering for the 5K Walk/Run to be held on Saturday, October 10th beginning at 9a.m. at the Warrick County 4-H Center! $15 will get you in the race! Please find brochures on our warrickces website. All proceeds will benefit "Helping Hands" of Warrick County. "Helping Hands" is a community-based incentive program that provides new and like-new clothing and supplies for children newborn up to 36 months of age.

Focus on Financial Management

Are you struggling with your finances? A six-week "Focus on Financial Management" series will begin October 6, 2009. Experts in the field of finance will share information weekly on Credit, Risk Management, Retirement, Balance Sheets, and more. Programs will begin at 6:30p.m. and will be held at the Warrick Education Center, Highway 261, Newburgh (across from Castle High School). Cost is $40. Please pre-register by calling 897-6100 or contacting the Community Foundation.

New to 4-H

If you are a new 4-H family, please make sure you check out our "Frequently Asked Questions" and glossary of 4-H terms. These publications can be found on our website at http://www.ces.purdue.edu/warrick/

Click on 4-H Youth Development.
(Please contact the Extension office if you do not have access to the Internet)

Abby Schnur joined our staff as summer assistant beginning in May 2009. She will be working with us throughout the summer months until August. Please help us welcome Abby to our office staff for the summer!