4-H Newsletter MARAIS DES CYGNES EXTENSION DISTRICT March 2017 District-wide Cloverbuds The Sunshine Makers Cloverbud Club will meet March 9th (Always the 2nd Thursday of the month) at the Paola Office from 5:30-6:30pm. Any Cloverbud is welcome to come. Clover- buds must be 5-6 years old by Jan. 1, 2017. Jr. Leaders Meetings The next Miami County Jr. Leader Meeting will be March 13th at 7pm at the Paola Office. The next Linn County Jr. Leader Meeting will be March 19th at 4:00 pm at the Linn County 4-H Bldg. 4-H Councils The next Miami County 4-H Council Meeting will be March 13th at 8pm at the Paola Office. The next Linn County 4-H Council Meeting will be March 22th at 7pm at Linn County 4-H Building. 4-H Enrollment May 1st will be add/drop deadline and New Member enrollment deadline. Reminder: You must be 7 before January 1, 2017 to enroll as a 4-H Member. If you are 5-6 years old before January 1, 2017, you can enroll as a Cloverbud. Enroll Online at https://ks.4honline.com. Participation Forms are online this year and must be completed before your enrollment is official. Volunteers Must Enroll All Screened Volunteers need to enroll in the 4-H Online sys- tem as well. Just enroll as if you are enrolling a 4-H’er and then mark yourself as a volunteer. This is the way that we are tracking screened volunteers. Volunteers Enroll Online at https://ks.4honline.com. Club Leader Meeting The next club leader meeting will be April 27th at 7:30pm . Volunteer Orientation Volunteer orientation will be held on March 15th at 7:00pm at the Paola Office. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Marais des Cygnes District then you should attend. Also if you are wanting to be a camp counselor and haven't done the volunteer screening you need to attend. If you are already a registered volunteer with Marais des Cygnes District then you do not need to attend this orientation. Market Beef Ownership Deadlines and Tagging Dates Miami County Market Beef must be tagged by March 10th. Weigh-in and tagging will be March 10th 5:30-7:30 pm at Miami County Fair Grounds. Linn County Market Beef must be tagged by March 11th. Weigh-in and tagging will be March 10th 7-8pm or March 11th 7-8am at Linn County Fair Grounds. Kansas State University is commiƩed to making its services, acƟviƟes and programs accessible to all parƟcipants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Karla Hightower, 913‐294‐4306. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment StaƟon and CooperaƟve Extension Service K‐State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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March 2017
District-wide Cloverbuds The Sunshine Makers Cloverbud Club will meet March 9th (Always the 2nd Thursday of the month) at the Paola Office from 5:30-6:30pm. Any Cloverbud is welcome to come. Clover-buds must be 5-6 years old by Jan. 1, 2017.
Jr. Leaders Meetings The next Miami County Jr. Leader Meeting will be March 13th at 7pm at the Paola Office.
The next Linn County Jr. Leader Meeting will be March 19th at 4:00 pm at the Linn County 4-H Bldg. 4-H Councils The next Miami County 4-H Council Meeting will be March 13th at 8pm at the Paola Office.
The next Linn County 4-H Council Meeting will be March 22th at 7pm at Linn County 4-H Building.
4-H Enrollment May 1st will be add/drop deadline and New Member enrollment deadline. Reminder: You must be 7 before January 1, 2017 to enroll as a 4-H Member. If you are 5-6 years old before January 1, 2017, you can enroll as a Cloverbud.
Enroll Online at https://ks.4honline.com. Participation Forms are online this year and must be completed before your enrollment is official.
Volunteers Must Enroll All Screened Volunteers need to enroll in the 4-H Online sys-tem as well. Just enroll as if you are enrolling a 4-H’er and then mark yourself as a volunteer. This is the way that we are tracking screened volunteers. Volunteers Enroll Online at https://ks.4honline.com.
Club Leader Meeting The next club leader meeting will be April 27th at 7:30pm .
Volunteer Orientation Volunteer orientation will be held on March 15th at 7:00pm at the Paola Office. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Marais des Cygnes District then you should attend. Also if you are wanting to be a camp counselor and haven't done the volunteer screening you need to attend. If you are already a registered volunteer with Marais des Cygnes District then you do not need to attend this orientation.
Market Beef Ownership Deadlines and Tagging Dates Miami County Market Beef must be tagged by March 10th. Weigh-in and tagging will be March 10th 5:30-7:30 pm at Miami County Fair Grounds. Linn County Market Beef must be tagged by March 11th. Weigh-in and tagging will be March 10th 7-8pm or March 11th 7-8am at Linn County Fair Grounds.
Kansas State University is commi ed to making its services, ac vi es and programs accessible to all par cipants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Karla Hightower, 913‐294‐4306.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Sta on and Coopera ve Extension Service
K‐State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Important Upcoming Dates 4-H Regional Day March 25th Discovery Days May 30th-June 2nd Wild Clover Camp June 2nd-3rd 4-H Camp June 14th-17th
Livestock Quality Assurance (LQA) Dates All Miami County Fair Exhibitors in Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goats must attend one of the following LQA classes to show at the 2017 Miami County Fair.
All Linn County Fair Swine Exhibitors must attend one of the following LQA Classes to show swine at the 2017 Linn County Fair.
Classes will be held:
March 21 2:00pm Paola Office March 22 6:30pm Mound City Fair Grounds
May 10 6:30pm Paola Office
Do not wait until the last minute! These are the only classes we will offer this year!
Horse Level Testing April 4 at the Paola Office April 18 at the Mound City Office
Both dates will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will cover Level 1 at 6:30 p.m. and Level 2 at 7:30 p.m. Each level will cost $10 so please bring payment with you. It is necessary to RSVP by 4:00 p.m. the day of the event so that I know how many sets of study materials to bring. Please call if you have any questions - Abbie 913-795-2829
Market Goat, Sheep, & Swine Deadlines and Tagging Dates Miami County Must be tagged by May 5th. Weigh-in and tagging will be May 5th 5:30pm-8pm at Miami County Fair-grounds.
Linn County must be tagged by May 12th. Weigh-in and tagging will be May 12th 5pm-8pm at Linn County Fairgrounds.
Chopped, Clover Edition Save the date we will be hosting Chopped Clover Edition Thursday, June 22nd at Miami County Fairgrounds. Also we will have a contest to help grow our event, participants of Chopped Clover Edition 2016 are encouraged to get more teams/individuals to participate. There will be a place to name this person on the registration flyer winner will be an-nounced and receive a prize at Chopped Clover Edition 2017 during the results. There will be more information to follow.
Fantastic 4-H Camp See flyer for information.
Wild Clover Camp A flyer will be emailed out in the next couple weeks
4-H Regional Day 4-H Regional Day will be March 25th at Wheat Ridge Middle School Gardner, KS. Sign-up will open on Friday March 10th and close on Wednesday March 15th. You will be getting an email on Friday, March 10th with instructions. We also will need Room Monitors for 3 rooms at Regional Day. The sign-up will be sent out with the email on Friday, March 10th.
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District-wide Events
Linn County Fair All Linn County livestock exhibitors planning to sell at the Linn County Fair Livestock Auction will need to complete a W-9. A W-9 will be attached to your entry form that you will receive at the May 4-H Council meeting. Please complete the W-9 and return it with your fair entries to the Mound City office by July 15th.
Kansas Junior Producer Days Junior producer days are held to provide educational material and hands-on experiences for youth, parents, leaders, and extension agents. Various speakers share information on topics such as selection, nutrition, showmanship, fitting, repro-duction, feeding, and disease control. Talks, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and door prizes are present at all events. Beef and Sheep days are held in the even years and Swine and Goat days are held in the odd years. For more information and to register http://www.asi.k-state.edu/research-and-extension/youth-programs/ks-jr-producer/index.html .
2017 Junior Swine Producer Day
March 11, 2017 Weber Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Early Registrations Due: February 22, 2017
Horse: 2- and 3-Year-Old Projects Horse snaffle bit projects are due into the local Extension Office by May 1. Along with the nomination, the 4-H member must submit the Horse ID and a $10 fee. The nomination form, a copy of the horse ID (including a color picture of the horse) and fee should to be forwarded to the State 4-H Office as soon as possible, within the May 1-5 week for 2-year-old-snaffle and 3-year-olds.
Three-year old snaffle bit projects must have been nominated the previous year but did not have to be shown to be re-nominated. State Fair entries for these projects are due August 1 in the State 4-H Office. For more information concern-ing the Snaffle bit project check the 4-H Horse Show Rule Book. Also note, that after May 1 the nominated horse can only be shown and ridden by the 4-H member.
Kansas State University is commi ed to making its services, ac vi es and programs accessible to all par cipants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing
disability, contact Marais des Cygnes District‐Mound City, 913‐795‐2829.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Sta on and Coopera ve Extension Service
K‐State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Join us at Rock Springs for our four day, three night adventure. During camp you will make new friends and try new activities such as canoeing, rifles, archery, outdoor education, and arts and crafts. You’ll sing songs by the campfire and make new friends. Join your friends for a fantastic summer experience!!
Available for 4-H’ers and friends of 4-H’ers who are 8-12 by Jan 1, 2017.
Registration is due April 17, 2017 by midnight.
Cost $170 ($230 minus $60 scholarship)1st half($85) is due April 18, 2017, 2nd half($85) is due May 15, 2017. Make checks payable to Miami County 4-H Foundation.
If you are interested in being a camp counselor please see the camp counselor description flyer. Must be youth ages 15 and up or an adult.
June 14-17, 2017Rock Springs 4-H CenterJunction City, KSYouth ages 8-12
Fantastic 4-H Camp
Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Karla Hightower, 913-294-4306.Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension ServiceK-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
PositionDescription
Purpose:
Serve as a leader, teacher, and friend for 8 youth in a “small family living unit” for the 4 days, 3 nights of 4‐H
camp. A counselor will be responsible for the overall welfare and maintenance of their group with specific
concern given to the social, emotional, and physical growth of each camper.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must have successfully completed the volunteer screening application process.
Participate in the training at the Johnson County Extension Office on Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Know where your campers are at all times and be present at critical times.
Make sure that your campers enjoy the entire Rock Springs Experience by attending all scheduled
activities and sessions.
Promote a helping relationship by interacting with your living group at meal time, during camp activities
and at bedtime.
Create a spirit of teamwork and responsibility within the living group.
Be aware of where your campers are during free time.
Be aware of health, safety, and well‐being of your campers. Check for illness or injury. Report health
problems to the camp nurses and the county agent.
See that you, your living group, and fellow counselors know and observe camp rules.
Help your living group follow the daily camp schedule.
More specific duties of adult and teen counselors will be given at Counselor Training.
Benefits of Position:
All camping fees paid while at camp, excluding snacks and crafts.
Counselor leadership training provided.
Opportunity to work closely with other counselors and to develop lasting friendships.
Be a role model for youth.
Application Process: The application process includes an electronic application
(http://tinyurl.com/4hcampcounsapp) and a current volunteer screening application on file with your local Extension office by April 17, 2017.
Selection:
Two counselors will be selected for every 8 campers. Parents may not necessarily be placed in camp groups
with their own children.
Position: 4‐H Adult and Teen Fantastic 4‐H Camp Counselors Location: Rock Spring Ranch 4‐H Center (near Junction City)
Date: June 14‐17, 2017
Counties/Districts involved: Douglas, Frontier District, Johnson, Marais des Cygnes District, and Wyandotte
Who should attend: Any NEW Marais des Cygnes District 4-H Volunteer must attend an online or in-person volunteer training. New Volunteers who need training include : • New Project Leaders (Club, County or District) • New Club Leaders • New Project Club Leaders • New Camp Counselors including Youth Camp
Counselors • Parents who are driving others for 4-H Events
4-H Volunteer Screening 4-H Volunteers must go through a screening process. This class can begin the Screening process. It will count as your interview and training piece. If you are a new Marais des Cygnes District 4-H Volunteer and cannot attend, please contact Karla at [email protected] to start your volunteer process.
Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to
all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability,
contact Karla Hightower, 913-294-4306.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible
to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing
disability, contact Carla Nemecek, 620-365-2242.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Iola Office
620-365-2242
Erie Office
620-244-3826
Fort Scott Office
620-223-3720
Tractor Safety Wednesday, March 8, 2017
5:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Allen County Courthouse 1 North Washington, Iola, Kansas
Cost: $20 to cover materials & pizza
If you are planning to do farm work, and it is for someone other than a parent or guardian, and you are 14 or 15 years of age, you must take a tractor safety course following the U.S. Department of Labor requirements before you can be employed at certain hazardous farm tasks. This includes operating a tractor over 20 horsepower.
Contact your local Extension Office to register by Friday, March 3rd
Allen County : (620) 365-2242 Linn County: (913) 795-2829
The driving and written test will be given off site at a local producers farm. Youth will betransported by the instructors to the farm and back to the Pomona Community Center.
Name ______________________________________________________
Phone Number _______________________________________________
Date of Birth _________________________________________________
Pre-Registration is required by May 19th. There is a $10.00 fee to covermaterials, please stop by your local Extension Office to pick up the bookand to register.
Frontier Extension District Offices: Lyndon 785.828.4438 Ottawa 785.229.3520 Garnett 785.448.6826
It is the policy of Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service that all persons shallhave opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and materials without regard to race, color, religion,national origin, sex, age, or disability. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity organization.
Tractor Safety Traininghosted by
Frontier Extension District
May 26th, 201710:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pomona Community Center219 Jefferson, Pomona KS
The driving and written test will be given off site at a local producers farm. Youth will betransported by the instructors to the farm and back to the Pomona Community Center
This school is designed to assist 14 and 15 year-old’s in gaining certification forfarm employment. Youth that wish to drive a tractor or use a lawn mower biggerthan 20 hp require this training if working for someone other than their parents.
Youth age 13 are welcome to take the training. However, they cannot becomecertified until they reach the age of 14.
Participants MUST be able to ATTEND the day long session. Pre-Registration is required by May 19th. This program is co-sponsored by Frontier Extension District and Farm Bureau. Snacks and lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required by May 19th, please contact your local Extension Office. You will need to provide your name, address, phone, and birth date at pre-registration time. There is a class fee of $10.00 for materials. Please stop by your localExtension Office to pick up the book and to register.
Call or email to register:Frontier Extension District Office :Lyndon 785.828.4438
It is the policy of Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service that all persons shallhave opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and materials without regard to race, color, religion,national origin, sex, age, or disability. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity organization.
Cynthia Maddock Kurt Schwarz Jessica Troxel Corissa Uphoff
Advisory Board Karla Hightower
Krista Haley, 4H Council
YTD FUNDS AVAILABLE AND/OR USED
County/District Camps: To reduce 2017 camper registration fees. County/District — Project Support Grants: Eight $50 grants are available to county-wide/district clubs, project leaders or coaches on a first come basis. Application required. County/District — Project/Program Support: Application required. County/District — Volunteer Support: $12.50 of background ver ification expense. Leader training by county agent recommendation. National Event Awards: Delegates attending National Congress or Conference receive an award. Application required for all other national events. State Events (Non-competitive): Chaperon fees for events like Discovery Days, KYLF, or CIA as needed. County Agent approval required.
Investing in youth today for tomorrow’s successful adults.
ANNUAL DINNER MEETING—2/26/2017
The Foundation held its annual meeting at the Paola Country Club. Elected to three year terms were:
Cynthia Maddock, Corissa Uphoff and Al Voorhees. Retiring directors, Abby Hardwick and Lisa Yalowitz, were recog-nized for their service to the Foundation. Recognized as new Bronze Level donors were:
The Balocca-Clemens Charitable Foundation, Bob & Julie Fisher, Mid-America Fittings Foundation Fund, Walmart—Paola
Levi Bruns shared about his National Congress trip. Jarrodd Miller and Alison Davids shared about their Citizenship Washington Focus trip. Senior scholarship recipients were presented. Following dinner, the Board of Directors elected 2016 officers:
President, Allen Baldridge; Vice President, Al Voorhees; Secretary, Melissa Elliott; Treasurer, Kay Voorhees.
Next Board Meeting
Sunday 4/9/2017 Grant Applications Due
Friday 3/31/2017
COMING
11/04/2017
Team & Individual Events
Sponsors Needed
MEMBERSHIPS Youth (Under 18) 10.00
Individual 25.00
Individual (Lifetime) 500.00
Bronze 1,000.00
Silver 2,500.00
Gold 5,000.00
Club/Corporate/Other ____
RESTRICTED/SPECIAL GIFTS* *Please discuss with Foundation staff prior to issuing a check or directing a transfer.
Senior Scholarship - General $__________
Senior Scholarship - Buchman Coffman Downey KAD $__________
Memorial Gift $__________ In the Name of:______________________________________________
My Employer [_______ ____________________] offers a match. I will contact personnel.
