2018 Upcoming Events and Deadlines

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1 2018 Upcoming Events and Deadlines April 08 Photography Project Scavenger Hunt at the Legends 16 County Camp Applications/Money Due 19 4-H Council Mtg, 7-8pm, Ext Office, All Welcome 21 Enhanced Leader Session New Families, 5-6pm, 21 Barnyard Babies, Ag Hall May 1 4-HOnline enrollments due 1 4-H Projects selection deadline in order to participate in 4-H Classes during 2018 County 4-H Fair. 1 All 4-H Project Breeding and Horse ID Papers Due 1 FUNDRAISER at Culver s at the Legends 5-8pm 13 Photography Project at WyCo Lake 21 4-H Green Card Pre-Entry, 6-8 p.m., Ext. Office 30- June 2 Discovery Days, K-State Campus, Manhattan June 02 Photography Project Choosing & Mounting Photos 14 All 4-H Green Card Entries are due to Ext. Office Fantastic 4-H Camp, Rock Springs 4-H Center 21 4-H Council Mtg, 7-8pm, Ext Office, All Welcome July WyCo Fair 4-H Families, It s important now more than ever to tell our 4-H story. In a world with competing activities, other youth programs, and life events, what makes our 4-H program stand out in the crowd? For me, it s being able to tell my story about how 4-H taught me to be a leader, to stand up for what I believe in, and that hard work, teamwork and dedication pays off. Early on, I learned that I had to make choices regarding time management, deadlines, participating in community service and fundraising activities, as well as embracing the opportunity to work with different groups and people in our community. I credit 4-H for helping shape who I am today. It s true, 4-H isn t the same as when my greatgrandmother was a 4-Her, but nevertheless it is as strong in its foundation as it was in Technology is used more often to hold meetings to accommodate family s schedules and information is found online instead of mailboxes. 4-H, much like life, will always be changing. It s deciding what attitude we will have when the change arrives, and how we continue to share our 4-H stories with the next generation to continue to make the best better in our hometown. Nicole Crosson, 4-H Youth Development Agent 1 P a g e

2 Enhanced Leadership: Youth and Adults To enable WyCo 4-H ers and Leaders to achieve success and make your Leader role easier, we offer Enhanced Leader Sessions (ELS) once a month, on a rotating basis between three categories of Leaders. Apl 21 New Families, both Youth and Adults May 19 YOUTH 4-H Council Officers, Club Officers, Designated & Alternate Voters June 16 ADULT Club Leaders and Project Leaders July 21 New Families, both Youth and Adults Aug 18 YOUTH 4-H Council Officers, Club Officers, Designated & Alternate Voters Sept 15 ADULT Club Leaders and Project Leaders Oct 20 New Families, both Youth and Adults County Camp Applications LIVE Fantastic 4-H County Camp applications are LIVE on our county website! All forms and monies are due by April 16 to the Extension Office. Please be sure to contact the Office with questions! 2 P a g e

3 Barnyard Babies Family Festival & Promoting 4-H A celebration of youth and birth on the farm! Saturday, April 21, :00 AM 4:00 PM Admission: $5 adult, $2 child (age 3-12), under age 3 free Come learn about 4-H at this fun family festival! Meet 4-Hers and their animals, learn about project areas like photography, shooting sports, foods and nutrition, meet adult volunteers who help make our program successful in Wyandotte County and MORE! Attend and experience life on a farm from barnyard babies to a tractor petting zoo, and fresh produce to kiddie pedal pull contests, giant balloon animals, games and much more! The Barn Stage features live musical entertainment all day. Kiddie pedal pull contests are at 11:30 and 2:00 in the Pedal Power zone. Free pony rides and train rides. See a blacksmith work his trade. Watch an artist carve a wooden masterpiece with a chain saw. Learn how to milk a cow and goat. See baby farm animals up close in The Barnyard. Climb on tractors or in a combine cab and imagine being a farmer. So much to see and do! For complete details, 3 P a g e

4 4-H Green Card Pre-Entry Workshop Join us for this exciting new addition to help the 4-H Divisions of the county fair run smoother than ever! This year, 4-H Staff have created this pre-entry system to help ensure all parts of the 4-H program run smoothly during the county fair. 4-H green cards for entries which 4-H members plan to exhibit during the fair are to be filled out during this workshop, where adults will be on staff to help! All 4-H Division entries will be due by June 14. Benefits of pre-entry, include ensuring all 4-Hers are properly enrolled, allowing 4-H Superintendents and Project Leaders to know how many entries and what type of entries they should expect for fair, and helping 4-H Staff to know if we have all the judges needed so youth have a great experience! During the 4-H Division Superintendent and 4-H Judges Meeting, 4-H Staff will share various information about our 4-H Program, consultation judging, the 4-H Rule Book, online resources and ensure that all are comfortable with the county fair! 4 P a g e

5 4-H Projects Food and Nutrition Project Project Leader: Jamie Segreto. Call or text (913) Costs for meetings are to be determined, based on the cost of supplies needed for each specific meeting. April 14 10:00-11:30 Play It Safe We are going to do gluten free baking, talk about dietary restrictions and other food safety practices. May 12 10:00-11:30 Kitchen Magic The science of baking and why measuring is important, using crockpots and microwaves. We ll make microwave potatoes and a dish the children can prepare for Mother's Day. June 9 10:00-11:30 Eat It Later - Making and storing food, making ice cream and discuss the upcoming fair. Horse and Horseless Horse Project Project Leader: Kerry Ross,kross913@gmail.com Project Meetings: 2nd Fridays, 7 p.m., WyCo Extension Room 1208 Horse Advisory Board meeting: 6:00 p.m. 2nd Friday each month WyCo Extension. Horse Project is gearing up for spring riding, and getting ready for the annual Mock Horse Show on May 5 at the American Royal. Please contact Kerry Ross, Project Leader, kross913@gmail.com, for project information. 5 P a g e

6 Photography Project Project Leader: Vicky Edwards The Photography Project meets on the 1st or 2nd Sunday of each month, but the location changes, so check the newsletter or Facebook page for up to date information September: NO PROJECT MEETING April 8 Scavenger Hunt at the Legends May 13 Glitter & Confetti, Wyandotte County Lake June 2 *SATURDAY* Choosing & Mounting Photos for the fair, Extension Office Room 1208 July: NO PROJECT MEETING August 12th: Judging Photos, West Wyandotte Library Rm C Shutterbugs in the Garden What: Workshops offered at sites around Botanica. Topics include Camera Questions, Props and Costumes, Portraits and Posing, Lighting, Getting Ready for the Fair, Kaleidoscopes, Composition and Photo Scavenger Hunt. In the event of rain or snow, workshops will be held indoors. Questions? Contact Eric Otte at or When: April 28, 2018 Where: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, 701 Amidon, Wichita, KS Registration: Registration Not Required Registration Fee: All participants will pay regular Botanica gate fee: Adults (13-61) $7; Seniors (62+)/Military $6; Youth (3-12) $5; Children 2 and under free. Website: 6 P a g e

7 Poultry Project and Rabbit Project Leaders: Kristi Priddy and Tammy Root Poultry/Rabbit meeting: Monday April 16 for showmanship. Contact Kristi Priddy for time and location. Poultry This project is designed to help you learn about chickens and other poultry. You ll gain an understanding of scientific poultry management and marketing practices. You will gain business experience and insight into the values and principles of purchasing, marketing, record keeping and exhibiting poultry. Rabbits The rabbit project will help you learn how to raise and care for your rabbits. It is suggested that you start with a doe and extend the project each year. It is best to enroll in the fall to prepare for receiving your first rabbit. Shooting Sports Archery Project Project Leader: Ron Letcher or Cyndi Bird birdclan6@yahoo.com WyCo Archery season is just around the corner! 4-H'ers ages 8-18 who are interested in participating in the Archery program need to sign up or register on 4-H Online by the May 1, 2018 deadline. Practices will begin in June at the Archery Range at Wyandotte County Lake Park Rd, Kansas City, KS Dates and times to be announced. Recurve bows, arrows, and finger tabs will be provided to learn basic archery skills. Compound bows will need to be approved by coaches. A liability form and fee are due at first practice. Goals include: fundamental archery skills safety and education, including learning archery range commands casual or competitive archery project respect for equipment and 4-H'ers fun and 4-H friends 7 P a g e

8 Check out our Wyandotte County 4-H Shooting Sports Facebook page! Questions? Ron Letcher or Cyndi Bird Wyandotte Co. 4-H Shooting Sports ~ Competitive Results BB, Air Rifle and Air Pistol. We have just finished up our regular competitive season! Everyone who could qualify for the State match on April 28 by shooting a qualifying score in their discipline, did! Qualifiers include Eric Bird (BB and Air Rifle), Henry Bird (BB), Sadie Bird (Air Rifle and Air Pistol), John Brungardt (Air Rifle), Ella Dall(BB), Garett Dall (BB and Air Rifle), Kent Deterding (BB and Air Rifle), Kade Eaves(BB), Cole Holmgren(BB), Dawson Klein(BB), Gabrielle Klein(BB), Izzy Koenig (BB and Air pistol), Rhiannon Neath (BB and Air Rifle), Lucas Reiter (BB), Sophie Roper (Air Rifle and Air Pistol), and Andy Streit (BB). A big applause for Mikey Streit, who will be old enough next year to qualify! Our BB gun team finished 1st place in nearly every match, except for one, where we placed 2nd. The Air Rifle team stayed steady in 2nd place in all the matches. The Air Pistol team stayed in a strong 2nd or 3rd place over the season. Individually, WyCo competitors brought home 186 individual medals in the 8 matches that we participated in. Rhiannon Neath shot an amazing 390 in BB at Johnson Co! Many milestones were accomplished this season; we reward the 4-H'er with a sticker on their guns for scores shot in matches. Newest members of the BB gun 360 club are Dawson and Lucas. The BB Gun 380 club newest members are Eric, Kent, Izzy, and Rhiannon. Air rifle 500 club members are Eric, and Rhiannon, while Kent joins the 520 and Sophie joins the 540! State competition is taking place in Garden City, Ks this year; we are looking forward to a strong finale! 8 P a g e

9 Reporter s Reports NOTICE TO ALL REPORTERS from Nicole Crosson, Agent Reporters should monthly report to Nicole Crosson, ncrosson@ksu.edu Helpful information about your role as Reporter: Brauer Beaver 4-H Reporter s Report by Ethan Strong The monthly Brauer Beaver s meeting was held on March 18, 2018 at 6:07 p.m. at the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church. There were 10 members, 2 parents, 6 parents, and 1 visitor. The roll call response was, What are you doing for spring break or what did you do for spring break? There were various answers but the most common one was to either travel someplace or visit family. There were no Demonstrations, Project Talks, Illustrated Talks, or Safety Talks this month. An upcoming club activity is Barnyard Babies which is on April 21 st which is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall of Fame. There was no community service this month. We have 2 fundraisers that are planned. A flamingo fundraiser where we put flamingoes in people s yards and they have to pay $10 to get them out, $20 to put them in a yard of their choice, or if they are just really upset about it, then they don t have to pay anything. We will start that after Marble Days. The other fundraiser is at the new Bonner Springs Farmers Market. We will be selling whatever we can make in quantities. We will start it on May 5, Chaparral 4-H Reporter s Report by Ethan Edwards Chaparral 4-H Club met on 3rd for a bowling party at KC Bowl to celebrate our fundraiser success! Members had a great time bowling. The monthly club meeting was held on Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30 pm. Members voted to move the club's bank account to Community America Credit Union. The club banner theme has been decided for the county fair, with construction beginning at the May meeting. The next club meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30 pm with members' parents leading. 9 P a g e

10 4-H Community Service Nearman 4-H Club Youth held a food drive in March for Cross-lines community outreach. The youth in Nearman 4-H Club also voted to help with their fund raiser BBQ in June at the fairgrounds. 4-H Fundraiser Tuesday, May 1, 5:00 8:00pm Photography Project fundraiser. Simply eat at Culver's at the Village West (aka Legends) between 5:00pm and 8:00pm on May 1st and 10% of all sales at Culver's during our fundraiser will be donated to WyCo Photography Project. It doesn't matter if it is drive thru or dine in, and the customers don't even need to know about the fundraiser for 4-H Photography Project members to benefit. It also doesn't cost anything extra. Please tell your friends and everyone join us in eating at Culvers, 1925 Prairie Crossing, Kansas City, Ks on Tuesday, May 1, 5:00-8:00pm. 10 P a g e

11 Wyandotte County 4-H Newsletter The Wyandotte County 4-H Newsletter is published on the first of each month by the Wyandotte County Extension Office. If you have an article that you would like to submit, contact us by the 20th of the previous month. This newsletter is one way of communicating education information and updates. 4-H Contact Information Nicole L. Crosson Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development ext. 105 Debra Sweeten Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development ext Wyandotte County 4-H on Facebook Like our Facebook page to get the most up-to-date information and news about the happenings of Wyandotte County 4-H! K-State Research and Extension provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Our focus in Kansas is on solving grand challenges in our state around water, health, global food systems, vitalizing our communities, and developing tomorrow s leaders. We are Kansas State University in your local community. K-State Research and Extension 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, please contact Agent Nicole Crosson, at (913) Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 11 P a g e

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13 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE WYCO 4-H COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 2018 The meeting of the Wyandotte County 4-H Council was called to order at 7:11pm by Vice President Ethan Edwards. Roll Call was led by Secretary Christina Edwards. Secretary s Report presented by Christina Edwards The minutes of the December 21, H Council meeting were published in the January 2018 and in the February 201 Wyandotte County 4-H Newsletter. Christina Edwards asked if there were any additions or corrections; there were none. Mackenzie Segreto moved to approve the minutes of the December 4-H Council meeting as published; Brook Bechelmayr seconded the motion. Minutes of the December 21, 2017 meeting approved. Treasurer s Report presented by Christina Edwards December 2017 Beginning Balance: $4, Deposits: $0.00 Checks/Debits: $ Service Charge: $3.00 Ending Balance: $3, January 2018 Deposits: $0.00 Checks/Debits: $ Service Charge: $3.00 Ending Balance: $3, Lauren Edwards moved to accept the Treasurer s report; Katelynn Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote. Treasurer s Report accepted. Committee Reports: Youth Members and Adult Volunteers were asked to volunteer for any of the committees with descriptions in the Council By-Laws. The Finance Committee will need members to begin planning some county-wide fundraisers. Anyone with a fundraiser idea was asked to put them into the box by the door to be given to the committee. Club Days (Lauren Edwards): Club Days to be held Saturday, February 17 th starting at 10am. Participants can still sign up. Horse Advisory (Kerry Ross): Horse Panorama at Rock Springs results 4-H Agent Report (Nicole Crosson): New club formed in January: Blazing Bridles 13 P a g e

14 Wear your 4-H Council badges to each meeting Five Below Fundraiser earned about $50; To be used for undetermined scholarship All known project and club meetings are listed on the WyCo 4-H website Green Card Pre-entry workshop being planned for the spring 4/7 Horse trade show; Club/project fundraising booth openings 4/21 Barnyard Babies at the Ag Hall Spring Break Sessions are FREE; Sign up today 4-H Fair Judges and Superintendent meeting planned for May Old Business: none New Business: Brooke Sutton presented the Finance Committee s Budget proposal. Andrew Streit made the motion to approve the budget. Bridget Peterson seconded the motion. The motion to approve the budget passed. The 4-H Council Executive Board is developing a plan to have county-wide 4-H community service projects in the months where there is no council meeting. Attendees were asked to let the 4-H Council officers know of any charities or other project ideas following the meeting. Announcements: Enhanced Leader Session February 17 th at 5pm: Youth Officers 4-H Council Executive Board meetings will be held on the Wednesday two weeks before 4-H Council meetings at 6:30pm: April 4 th, June 6 th, August 1 st, October 2 nd Any agenda items to discuss or to be placed on the 4-H Council agenda need to be ed to Nicole or Debra before the end of business day of the 4-H Council Executive Board meetings. Next 4-H Council Meeting: Thursday, April 19, 2018, 7pm, Extension Office There being no other business, Lillie Hassler made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Lauren Edwards seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:43pm by President Amiel Green. Refreshments were provided by the Nearman 4-H Club. 14 P a g e