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November 2017
District-wide Cloverbuds The Sunshine Makers Cloverbud Club will meet November 9th (Always the 2nd Thursday of the month) at the Paola Office from 5:30-6:30pm. Any Cloverbud is welcome to come. Clo-verbuds must be 5-6 years old by Jan. 1, 2018.
Jr. Leaders Meetings The next Miami County Jr. Leader Meeting will be November 13th at 7pm at the Paola Office.
The next Linn County Jr. Leader Meeting will be November 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 November 13th at 8pm at the Paola Office. This will be election of officers.
The next Linn County 4-H Council Meeting will be November 29th at 7pm at Linn County 4-H Building.
4-H Enrollment All Returning 4-H’ers need to enroll online by January 2, 2018. May 1st will be add/drop dead-line and New Member enrollment deadline. Reminder: You must be 7 before January 1, 2018 to enroll as a 4-H Member. If you are 5-6 years old before January 1, 2018, 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 and before the Jan. 2 deadline.
Club Financial Reviews Club Financial Reviews Due by November 1, 2017. Forms are available on our website www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu. All clubs including Project Clubs that have a bank ac-count must fill out a form to continue being a chartered club according to the Kansas 4-H Policies.
Club Leader Meeting Next club leader meeting will be November 28th at 7pm in each office via zoom.
New 4-H Member Achievement Pin Application We are working on a new 4-H Member Achievement Pin Application. The 4-H Program Devel-opment Committee is reviewing it now. I hope to have approved next week and will email it to you before November 9th.
Officer Training Date The District-wide Officer Training will be November 5th at 2pm at Linn County Fairgrounds in Mound City. It will last about 45 minutes to an hour.
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.
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Important Dates June 6-7 2018 Wild Clover Camp June 16-19 2018 Fantastic 4-H Camp
Shooting Sports Shooting Sports- Basic Firearms Classes: Basic Firearms Classes November 9, 14 and 16 at the Miami County Fairgrounds Must attend 2 of the 3. If not able to attend please contact Nancy Simpson (913-710-4382) for other arrangements.
If you are planning on taking one or more of the firearms project, Air Rifle, BB Gun, Shotgun, Muzzle loading or Small-bore rifle the Basic firearms class is required. This class is only required once.--
Other requirements. Minimum age for shooting sports for BB and Archery is 8. Minimum age for Air Rifle/pistol (Pellet), Shot-gun, Muzzle loading and shotgun is 12. You must take Air Rifle/BB for one year to be eligible for small-bore, muzzle loading or shotgun. Small-bore rifle/pistol will require active participation in Air Rifle/Pistol classes.
Revised Kansas 4-H Dog Show Immunization Record Required for 2017-2018 The Kansas 4-H Dog Show Immunization Record, MG34 rev., October 2017, was recently updated for the 2017-18 4-H year. This record replaces MG34 rev., October 2014. Please use the new record dated October 2017, for all Kansas 4-H dog project immuniza-tions from this time forward. The one exception is MG34 rev., October 2014, will still be accepted for dogs attending the 2017 Kan-sas 4-H Dog Conference, October 21-22.
The revised form prints on an 8 1/2” X 11” piece of paper. It may be printed on any color of paper, and on any paper stock. To download your copy, visit: https://www.bookstore.ksre.k-state.edu/pubs/MG34.pdf. This immunization record is used for all local 4-H dog shows and for the Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show. For questions, contact Deryl Waldren, [email protected], 785-462-6281.
4-H Horse ID Certificate – New Instructions While I was working as a check-in clerk at the Kansas State Fair, I found quite a few 4-H Horse ID Certificate that were not complet-ed correctly. In fact, some of them could have been rejected. So that doesn’t happen in the future, here’s a few things to help. There is a NEW form that needs to be used for the 2017-18 4-H Year. The publication number is P1039 rev. October 2017. http://www.kansas4-h.org/projects/animals/horse.html
The form MUST BE front and back of one page, not 2 pages. A standard size picture MUST BE attached. The picture should include all 4 legs and feet showing a profile of the horse with the head turned toward the camera. ALL markings must be clearly visible. Members, Parent/Guardian, Owners (if horse is leased) and County Agents MUST sign and date signature. The ORIGINAL 4-H Horse Identification Certificate MUST accompany the 4-H’er. The county office and project leader may have a photocopy.
Some of the things I saw that were not correct are and will not be allowed in the future are:
4-H Horse Identification Certificates on 2 separate pages instead of front and back
Photocopies, not originals, or pictures of papers on your phone
Photos of horses not attached to Horse ID certificates
Not having all required signatures
Photos of horses that are more than 5 years old (especially on young OR gray horses) If you plan to show at your 4-H District Horse Show or the Kansas State Fair 4-H Horse Show, PLEASE make sure you are using the correct form and it is completely filled out.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your local Extension agent.
District Wide
Kansas 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus The Citizenship Washington Focus trip will be June 14-25, 2018 - the cost to attend is $1850. Youth who attend this 11 day event will have the opportunity to visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution and Gettysburg. We will need a minimum of 35 youth and adults in order to make this trip happen for 2018 so please encourage your friends to sign up if they are interested. A $100 non refundable deposit is required to secure your seat for this trip. Register at http://www.kansas4-h.org/events/index.html
2018 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training The 2018 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training will be February 23-24 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City. It is open to all county/district 4-H ambassadors, interested teens, ambassador advisors and Extension staff. The theme is “4-H Ambassadors: Leadership on Target.” There will be six youth workshops, three adult workshops, two speakers, with lots of fun and fellowship.
Kansas 4-H Dog Judges’ Certification and Training News The Kansas 4-H Dog Judges’ Certification and Training will be January 26-28, 2018, in Wichita, Kansas at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Beginning the training on Friday evening has allowed participants in one weekend to learn about the four dog phases of showmanship, obedience, agility and rally obedience of the Dog Care and Training Project. Those attending to become judges or to re-certify as judges experience judging classes to practice the skills necessary to effectively judge local 4-H dog shows. This is also a good opportunity for local project leaders and older 4-H members to observe the training to learn new knowledge and to better understand how they will be judged at invitational and the Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show.
2018 4-H Horse Panorama The 2018 4-H Horse Panorama has been scheduled for January 26-28 at Rock Springs 4-H Center.
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State Events
Miami County
Horse Club The December Horse Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 13th at 6pm. In Building #4 at the Miami County Fairgrounds. This is their meeting/awards banquet. Please contact Lori Sparks if you have any questions.
MARAIS DES CYGNES DISTRICT
Nov 1 Club Financial Reviews Due
Nov 9 Cloverbuds @ Paola Office
Nov 5 District Officer Training @ Mound City
Nov 13 MICo Jr Leaders @ Paola Office
Nov 13 MICo 4-H Council @ Paola Office
Nov 19 LNCo Jr leaders @ Mound City
Nov 28 Club Leader Meeting
Nov 29 LNCo 4-H Council @ Mound City
Important Dates/Deadlines
Karla J. Hightower
District Extension Agent,
4-H & Youth Development
Linn County 4-H Council
$15.00
$15.00
$17.00
The Linn County 4-H Council will be selling a county-wide
4-H t-shirt. All proceeds from the sales of this t-shirt will go
to the Melody Troth Legacy Award Fund. Orders are due to:
Marais des Cygnes – Mound City Extension Office
115 South 6th Street, Mound City, KS 66056
by November 20th.
Please make checks payable to Linn County 4-H Council.
For more information contact – 913-795-2829
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 Marais des Cygnes Extension District –
Mound City Office, 913-795-2829.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
104 S. Brayman Paola, KS 66071
913-294-4306 www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu
Questions?
Please Contact
President Allen Baldridge
Vice President Al Voorhees
Secretary
Jennifer Haley [email protected]
Treasurer Kay Voorhees
913-271-2964 [email protected]
Board Members Mendy Combs Melissa Elliott
Cynthia Maddock Kurt Schwarz Jessica Troxel Corissa Uphoff
Advisory Board Karla Hightower
Abbie Powell Brianna Ball, 4H Council
YTD FUNDS AVAILABLE AND/OR USED
County/District Camps: Reduce participant fees. $3,507.12 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. $524.74 County/District — Volunteer Support: $12.50 of background verification. $300.00 National Event Awards: Award to delegates attending National Congress or Conference. Application required for other national events. $300.00 State Events (Non-competitive): Chaperon fees as needed. Agent approval. $170.00 Senior Scholarships: Application required. 2016 - $100; 2017 - 11 for a total $4,300
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MIAMI COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION
Investing in youth today for tomorrow’s successful adults.
11/04/2017
Register at: RunSignUp.com/CloverRun5K
Price Increases 11/1/2017
Come Run, Stay for
Breakfast and Awards, OR just
come for Breakfast
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.
The Foundation Board approved a new 2018 $500 Scholarship. Provided by the Marais des Cygnes Master Gardeners the scholarship will be offered to graduating District seniors who participated in the Plant Sciences Project for 2 or more years.
THANK YOU — Master Gardeners!
Annual Dinner Meeting
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Paola Country Club
10/31/2017
