This is being sent to the New Haven and 4-H Fair Distribution Lists and forwarded to Middlesex lists – attached is information about the upcoming 2016 Achievement Night scheduled for Friday, November 18 and the 4-H Fair theme contest.  Don’t forget that theme contest entries are due to Emily no late than11/10.

Thanks to the 2 clubs who have agreed to help with the set-up and clean-up.  More volunteers are still needed as more hands will help make the work go easier.  If you are able to help with the set-up, please arrive by 6:00 pm. 

We are still looking for youth to fill the following three offices:  Coordinator of Publicity, Coordinator of Ribbons and Coordinator of Dog Show.  Possible candidates must be at least 10 right now and have participated in at least one 4-H Fair.  If you are interested, please contact Peg or Emily right away.  





2016 Achievement Night/4-H Fair Annual Meeting
Friday, November 18, 2016
405 Main Street, Middlefield Connecticut
7:00 p.m.

Just a reminder that we will be holding our Annual Middlesex/New Haven County 4-H Fair Meeting and County Achievement Night on the above date.  Year-end of 4-H Fair awards and county recognition for both members and clubs will be presented at this time.  2016-2017 elected 4-H Fair officers and advisors ratified at the October meeting will be formally inducted.  It is important that ALL Fair Officers and Advisors attend as we will be taking a formal group photo.

We are asking each family whose last names begin with the letters A-L to please bring a dessert item to share for the reception.  Families with last names beginning with the letters M-Z are asked to bring fruit punch or other cold beverage. The 4-H Fair Association will provide coffee, tea and paper goods.

Those who are planning to help with set-up – please arrive around 6:00 p.m.

https://www.mapquest.com/us/connecticut/business-middlefield/middlefield-community-center-267732585 

Above are directions to the Middlefield Community Center – please note the address is listed above in this announcement for use with your GPS device.
Please remember that this is an award program – you should dress appropriately for the occasion –not for doing chores.
If we need to postpone this meeting (or any other during the year) due to weather issues, the decision will be made by 4:00 p.m. to postpone and anyone having questions can call the Middlesex Extension Center (860-345-4511) or check a special message that will be left on Peggy’s voice mail - 203-407-3158.



 
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Cooperative Extension Educator 4-H Youth                                                  
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