RILEY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER

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1 RILEY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER A Time to Be Young Riley County 4-Hers recently returned from camping at Rock Springs 4-H camp. This year our camp theme was Spark a Reaction. Campers had a fun and exciting (4) days filled with an array of activities including horseback riding, fishing, shooting, arts and crafts, canoeing, swimming, stream studies, leadership courses, and much more. I would encourage anyone who didn't get a chance to participate in this years camping to sign up next summer for the experience of a lifetime. Enjoy other camp pictures on the calendar page of this newsletter! J ul y/ Aug us t I nside this i ss ue: Happenings 1 Upcoming Events 2 4-H Spotlight 3 Fair Info 3-7 Upcoming Events 9 State Fair Information 101 Calendar 12 Riley County Extension How to Reach Us: John: jajobe@ksu.edu 110 Courthouse Plaza, RM B220 Brandy: bmberg@ksu.edu Manhattan, KS This photo was taken in June of 2013 by a Riley Countian while day-tripping near the Tallgrass Prairie Nature Preserve. The photos shows an antique gas pump near an old stone barn. Remember to submit your photographs for publication by the 10th of each month for review. Please include a small explanation about the subject matter and location of the picture. 4-H Info: 4hinfo@rileycountyks.gov Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 8-5 p.m. The office will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day The office will be closed Monday, September 1st in observation of Labor Day - If you have something you would like added to the 4-H newsletter, please submit it to jajobe@ksu.edu by the 10th of each month. 1

2 County Fair Info & Upcoming Events Fair is Upon Us As summer quickly rolls along many of us are already starting to plan for vacations and other fun activities. Don t forget to include the 2014 Riley County Fair in those plans. This year our fair theme is Party on the Prairie and is sure to capture and showcase all the exciting happenings in our portion of the state. Be a part of something wonderful taking place right here in your back yard! This year we will be hosting The Amazing Fair Race on July 26th, starting at 2:15 p.m. in Hulburt Arena. This event is designed to challenge the minds of all who participate. The race will consist of different clues, each leading to a new location around the fair grounds. The first three teams to complete the challenge will receive prizes. Teams can be made of 2-3 people, with children under the age of seven needing at least one team-member over the age of sixteen. Pre-register online at Check out all the different dates and events on the Riley County Fair website. County-Wide Project Meetings These workshops are open to 4-H ers who are enrolled in or interested in the following project areas: July 16: Fair Preparation - Q&A session for new 4-H families (example: how to mount photos) or just come fill out your exhibit cards to have ready for the fair! Teen 4-H ers, project leaders and volunteers are welcome to prepare a session at the workshop of their choice! Contact John: jajobe@ksu.edu at the Extension Office if interested! Registration will be Online at Amazing Opportunities Ahead! Enrolled in the Clothing Project or want to know more about the Clothing Project? Tuesday July 8, 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Clover Pottorf Hall/ Workshop This will be a meeting to help our youth finish up their projects before the 2014 Riley County Fair. At this meeting we will not start any new projects, but simply put the focus into completing those that are already started. Please contact Marjorie Devlin with any questions about these opportunities or to inform her that your 4-Her will be in attendance marj@ksu.edu 2

3 Four-leaf Spotlight "Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you." Name: Marjorie Devlin Career/ Past Career: Programmer at KSU Hail Library Hobbies/ Talents: Sewing, Knitting, Gardening How long have you been involved in 4-H programming: 21 years Why do you volunteer with 4-H: I find 4-H to be a wonderful organization. It includes both boys and girls of all ages starting as early as 5 (Clover Buds) and allows a lot of mentoring between the older and younger members. There aren t many youth organizations that have this kind of participation. I volunteer because I really do believe in 4-H and it s goals for youth and I want as many kids as possible to have the 4-H experience. What do you think is the most important component to positive youth development: In my experience most important component of positive youth development is to give youth self-confidence. If a youth has confidence in themselves their opportunity for success is great. And I believe that 4-H program does help youth develop self-confidence. What has been your most rewarding or proud moment as a 4-H volunteer: I have many rewarding moments in 4-Hand and it isn't restricted to my own children's success. I loved watching the younger kids in our 4-H club give their first talk or participate in their first 4-H Gavel Games. To watch a child get up and give their first talk is so special. If you had to give advice to a new 4-H volunteer, who is just starting out, what would it be: Find your passion and don't be afraid to share it with the youth!! The rewards you get from volunteering is tremendous. If you aren t sure of where to start there are so many resources to help you out Extension publications, other 4-H volunteers and of course the Extension staff. Additional comments: 4-H includes both boys and girls of all ages starting as early as 5 (Clover Buds) and allows a lot of mentoring between the older and younger members. There aren t many youth organizations that have this kind of participation. I love one of the national 4-H slogans, The Power of YOUth. To me that slogan describes 4-H so well, despite the fact that you are a youth you have the ability to do wonderful things and that is what 4-h is all about. 3

4 County Fair Info Questions About the Fair? Check your fair book first. If you can t find the answer to your question, call the Extension Office at For your convenience keep this newsletter as a reference. If you need additional information check out the fair website; Extension Office Moving We will be moving to the Fairgrounds from July We will reopen the office downtown on July 30th. Riley Country Fair Work Night Work Night is Monday, July 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with supper. A meeting for all Superintendents and Junior Superintendents will begin at 5:45 p.m. After the meeting, Superintendents and Junior Superintendents will set up their department(s) for the fair Parade Poyntz Clubs need to pre-enter floats or creative entries for the fair parade by Noon on Thursday, July 24 to the fair office. Please include: a brief description of the entry including how the entry was developed, materials used, and educational idea. Note: Parade is back on Poyntz Ave. Carnival Wristband Nights Ottaway Amusements will once again have wrist band nights at the carnival, and the good news it will be EVERY night. You can ride all the rides you want from 6-11 p.m., July 24th-27th, then 6-10 p.m. on July 28th. Carnival proceeds benefit county 4-H programs throughout the year. Fair Check-In Table Pottorf Hall exhibits will be checked in at an information table located outside the northwest entrance. Please stop here first with all of your entries on Thursday, July 24. You can save yourself time by having entry cards completed, including your five digit exhibitor number, and be ready to go. Entries will be entered from 8-Noon that day. See you then! Fair Exhibit Entry and Release Check your county fair book for specific entry times in each division. If that time is not convenient for you, find a 4-H family, neighbor or relative to assist you. Superintendents have the right to refuse late entries or place a participation ribbon on the exhibit. The release time for exhibits is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28th. Do not remove exhibits before that time. The Riley County Fair Board has advertised that exhibits will be on display until then. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Fair Clean-Up Help us clean the fairgrounds after the fair is over. We will be picking up trash, packing things away, taking the pop stand down, and moving items into storage. We will begin at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 29. All help is appreciated and we ll provide the snack. We will be finished by 11:00 a.m. 4

5 County Fair Info Interview Judging at the Fair Interview judging will be used in non-animal departments at the fair. This includes Foods, Food Preservation, Cake Decorating, Photography, Pets, and Arts/Crafts This will allow the 4-Hers to learn from the judge why the exhibit was awarded the specific ribbon placing. Judges can find out from the 4-Her information such as age, years in project, special problems, and other helpful facts. 4-Hers are given the chance to tell the judge important facts about the project, and share successes and failures along the way. PROCEDURE: 1. 4-Hers sign up for a conference judging time when checking in exhibits. In Foods, Food Preservation, Cake Decorating, Photography, Pets, and Arts/Crafts 4-Hers are scheduled by club, not by individual Hers report to the department about minutes before their scheduled time for the conference. 3. During the conference, the 4-Her should visit with the judge about the exhibit(s). NOTE: Parents and leaders may observe and listen, but not enter into the conference between the 4- Her and judge. They may ask questions when the judge is finished. Foods, Food Preservation and Cake Decorating Judging All 4-H Foods and Nutrition and Food Preservation exhibits will be entered and judged on Wednesday, July 23 beginning at 2:00 p.m. A bake sale will begin at 4:00 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will go to 4-H Council. Educational Displays and Nutrition Posters will be judged at the same time as food exhibits. Refrigeration will be available for perishable food exhibits from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4-Hers should tell superintendents that they have perishable food, which requires refrigeration. Cake Decorating will be interview judged from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Remember that members will exhibit by age instead of by product class. You are limited to four foods entries (including gift baskets and yeast breads) plus one educational exhibit. 4-Hers are encouraged to come for interview judging during the assigned time for their club to help reduce waiting time. If you are not able to come during the time that your club is scheduled, you will be worked in. Interview judging will end after the last club group has been judged. Schedule - Wednesday, July 23, :00 p.m. Randolph Ramblers 2:30 p.m. Bonfire 3:00 p.m. Cico Shamrocks 3:30p.m. Ashland, Pillsbury 4:00 p.m. College Hill 4:30 p.m. Little Apple, Zeandale, Leonardville 5:00p.m. Riley Rascals 5:30 p.m. Wildcat 6:00p.m. Strong Satellites, Independent If you are not going to participate in the interview judging, properly labeled exhibits may be brought to Pottorf Hall at any time between 2:00-6:00 p.m. 5

6 County Fair Info 4-H Pop Stand 1.It is your club's responsibility to make sure someone is operating the pop stand during the assigned time. 2.One adult from the assigned club and 3 youth should be present at all times. 3.Each group should clean up at the end of the group's scheduled time. Duties for clean-up will be posted. 4.Those clubs scheduled for duty first in the morning are responsible for setting up and opening; last in the evening are responsible for cleaning up and closing. 5.If the club assigned after your club does not show up, please stay a little longer and contact Brandy. If it is necessary to leave before another group arrives, a sign will be posted as to what you should do. This is a rotating schedule. If your club has an inconvenient time this year, remember that the schedule will be different next year. Thursday, July p.m. Bonfire Friday, July am-2 p.m. Strong Satellites 2-5 p.m. Wildcat 5-9 p.m. Riley Rascals Saturday, July am-1p.m. Randolph Ramblers 1-3 p.m. Ashland Boosters 3-6 p.m. Pillsbury 6-9 p.m. Cico Shamrocks Sunday, July p.m. Leonardville Hustlers 4-7 p.m. College Hill 7-9 p.m. Riley Rascals Monday, July p.m. Zeandale 6-9 p.m. Little Apple Fashion Revue The Public Fashion Revue will begin at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17 after a full day of judging. Judging will begin at 8:30 a.m. The Revue will be held at Faith Evangelical Free Church; 1921 Barnes Rd; Manhattan. 4-H Dog Show The Agility and Rally O competition for the county fair will be Saturday, June 28th at Pottorf Hall. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the competition will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Obedience and Showmanship competition will be Saturday, July 12th at Pottorf Hall. Registration will begin at 8:30 am and competition will beginning at 9:00 a.m Cloverbud Show N Share Cloverbuds are invited to bring 2 items to display at the Riley County Fair. All Cloverbuds with General Items (on display in Pottorf Hall) are invited to Show N Share these items with a 4-H teen on Saturday, July 26 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cloverbuds can choose to do this by signing up as they bring their items on Thursday, July 24 from 8:00-noon. Teens interested in serving as a Listener can contact John jajobe@ksu.edu by July 18 to sign up. 6

7 County Fair Info Pottorf Hall Sitter In order to provide added security and to keep the exhibits looking acceptable for the public, each club has been assigned a shift to work as Pottorf Hall Sitters. During your club s time, (2-3) 4-H members and/ or parents are responsible for cleaning around and straightening exhibit, watching over exhibits and answering questions from the public. Workers will need to check in at the fair office (5 minutes prior to your shift) and pick up a badge to wear during their time slot. Badges must be returned to the fair office at the conclusion of the shift. No clubs are scheduled to work on Thursday. Friday 1-3 p.m. Bonfire 3-5 p.m. Randolph Ramblers Saturday 9-11 a.m. CiCo Shamrocks 11-1 p.m. Pillsbury 1-3 p.m. Strong Satellites 3-5 p.m. Riley Rascals Sunday 11-1 p.m. Little Apple/ Zeandale 1-3 p.m. Wildcat 3-5 p.m. College Hill Monday 12-2 p.m. Ashland Boosters 2-5 p.m. Leonardville Hustlers Arts and Crafts and Fiber Arts Interview Judging Judging of Arts & Crafts entries AND Fiber Arts entries will take place on Thursday, July 24 according to the interview schedule below. If you do not plan to have any of your entries interview judged, they are to be entered by Noon on July 24. 8:00-9:00 a.m. CiCo Shamrocks Independants Leonardville Hustlers Little Apple Randolph Ramblers 9:00-10: a.m. Bonfire Strong Satellites Wildcat Zeandale Independent 10:00-11:00 a.m. Ashland Boosters College Hill Pillsbury Riley Rascals Pet Show Schedule The Pet Show will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at Pottorf Hall. At check in you will need to fill out an entry card and info sheet. The 1 st group must be registered by 6:00 p.m. and the 2 nd group by 6:30 p.m. Cats and dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination in order to exhibit. Each participant must provide a pet carrier and clean up after their pet. 1 st - 6:00 p.m. Ashland Boosters Bonfire Leonardville Hustlers Pillsbury Riley Rascals Wildcat Zeandale 2 nd - 6:30 p.m. CiCo Shamrocks College Hill Little Apple Randolph Ramblers Strong Satellites Independent 7

8 County Fair Info FAIR PHOTO MOUNTING DIRECTIONS PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. MISMOUNTED PICTURES ARE LOWERED ONE RIBBON PLACING. 1. Use white Matte Board. Please note that matte board is stronger than the usual poster board. Poster board will not hold up under county fair display conditions and will not be accepted at the state fair. Also, foam core board will not be accepted. 2. Size: 11 x 12 1/2 inches. Matte board can be purchased from the Extension Office for $ Mount photos 1 inch from the top of the board. Mount pictures an equal distance from each side of the matte board. Photos must be mounted across the narrow 11 dimension of the board. 4. USE PHOTOGRAPHIC SPRAY ADHESIVE. DO NOT USE ELMER'S GLUE OR RUBBER CEMENT. You can buy this type of spray at discount stores, Varney's, or craft stores. 5. Series: The larger print processing that is available will not work for the series category. You cannot get all the prints on one matte. Ask for the 3X5 size prints when printing photos for a series. 6. There are to be NO CAPTIONS or BORDERS on any photos. 7. Please tape your entry card to the back side of the matte board. Tape the bottom (pink) copy, leaving the top 2 copies free so we can tear them off. 11 across top 1 from top Photography Interview Judging Members are encouraged to come for photo interview judging during the assigned time for their club to help reduce waiting time. If you are not able to come during your club s assigned time, you will be worked in. Preference will be given to 4-Hers who are scheduled at that time. Each 4-Her may have up to four entries interview judged. Judging will occur on Thursday, July 24. If you do not plan to have any of your entries interview judged, they are to be entered by Noon on July 24. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Bonfire Little Apple Wildcat 9:00-10:00 a.m. Ashland Boosters CiCo Shamrocks Pillsbury 10:00-11:00 a.m.. College Hill 11:00-Noon Leonardville Hustlers Riley Rascals Randolph Ramblers Strong-Satellites Zeandale Independent members 8. Name slips for the front bottom of the mount can be obtained at the Extension Office. Please have them filled out and taped on before entering photos. Secure each end with masking tape. 9. Put an I in upper right entry card corner on four (4) photos that you would like to talk to the judge about. 10. Note that only 8 x 10 photos receiving purple ribbons are eligible for the state fair. 8

9 4-H Events and Activities 4-H Council Monday, July 7, 7:00 p.m. - Pottorf Hall Agenda items include: Riley County Fair, Pop Stand Fair Details, Fashion Revue Fair Details, Club Day Monday, August 25, 7:00 p.m. - Pottorf Hall (Note date change due to Labor Day) Agenda items include: Summarize Riley County Fair, Finalize Achievement Celebration details, Pop Stand, Club Day 2015 Campers Have You Thanked The Riley County 4-H Foundation? Special thanks to the Riley County 4-H Foundation! Money donated by the 4-H Foundation paid for a portion of each camper s registration. Don t forget to send your note of thanks to: Riley County 4-H Foundation, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS Kansas Junior Livestock Show The Kansas Junior Livestock Show will be September in Wichita. Show catalogs will be mailed to last year s participants. Entries are due August 15. Entries must be signed by the 4-Her, parent and agent. Help Us Build In anticipation for some wonderful future programming we are currently looking for donations in the form of used digital cameras and Legos. Look around the house and see if you have used (or not used) digital cameras, as we would love to use them for future Riley County 4-H programming. We will also take any SD storage cards not currently being used. Aside from cameras we are also looking to gather a great number of Legos for program use. If you have any regular sized Lego-blocks, people, parts and pieces, we would love to put them to work in one of our building creations programs. Kennel Club The Riley County Kennel Club hosted their spring Agility Invitational Workshop and Trial on Saturday, June 7 in Pottorf Hall. Twenty 4-Hers and adults participated in the workshop and four levels of agility trials. Agility I, on-lead: Chris Marion and Reva, Champion Heather Peterson and Bandit, Reserve Champion Agility II: Megan Ritter and Khara, Champion Susan Keller and Rojo, Reserve Champion Agility I, off-lead: David Woodruff and Reno, Champion Julia Raymann and Hunter, Reserve Champion Agility III: Susan Keller and Rojo, Champion Katherine Culbertson and Amber, Reserve Champion 9

10 State Fair Info Kansas State Fair Hutchinson, KS 2014 Kansas State Fair If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, you may be eligible to exhibit at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. To be certain, check exhibitor age and class requirements listed in the state fair book. If you do qualify, see the special pages in this newsletter for additional state fair information. Did my horse entry qualify at the District Horse Show? Did my dog and I qualify at a sanctioned show? Did I receive purple ribbons on other fair exhibits (except arts/crafts and livestock)? Did I receive champion in the fashion revue for construction or buymanship? Did I have one of the six designated entries in the arts/crafts division at the county fair? **Note: the arts/crafts division at the state fair is for participation only, not competition.** Exhibiting at the State Fair Age classification as listed below is based on the age a 4-H member was before January 1, All exhibits are open to 9-19 year old 4-H members. *Rabbit Evaluation *Poultry Judging Contest *Fashion Revue Sr. Division County Winners *Crops Identification Contest If classes are available, and exhibitor meets show and age requirements, purple ribbon winners at the county fair are eligible for competition at the Kansas State Fair. Exceptions: Some livestock exhibits must be blue ribbon winners at the county fair; only six arts/crafts at the county fair will be designated for state fair display (not competition). State Fair Pre-Entries You must have completed a pre-entry form for all exhibits and 4-H activities you wish to participate in at the state fair. Pre-entry information for the State Fair will be available in the county fair office (Clover Room in Pottorf Hall) during the county fair, or at the Extension Office after July 30th. You must pre-enter your exhibits! You are not automatically pre-entered if you receive purple ribbons. All pre-entries are due into the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 8. State Fair Exhibit Details Anyone exhibiting at the state fair in the aerospace, arts, clothing, dog, electric, entomology, fiber arts, foods, forestry, geology, home environment, horticulture, photography, shooting sports, space tech and wildlife departments have extra forms to complete. You may obtain these forms at the Riley County Fair office during the county fair or at the Extension Office after the fair. These forms must be with your exhibit upon entering it at the state fair. 10

11 State Fair Info Kansas State Fair September 5-14 State Fair Book The Extension Office does not have extra copies of the State Fair Book. If you need a specific project division, copies of that division can be made for you or check out the web site: Gate Tickets 4-H families may order youth and adult gate tickets from the Extension Office. Please call or stop by before August 8 if you would like to place an order. Gate tickets may also be purchased from Dillon s grocery stores. Parking Hang Tags The Extension Office must place orders for hang tags when pre-entries are made and when gate tickets are ordered. Different lots require different parking tags. Inquire at the Extension Office when making reservations for gate tickets and encampment. Orders must be placed by August 8. Encampment Building If you would like to stay at the 4-H Encampment Building while at the state fair, reservations for bed space need to be made in the Extension Office no later than August 8. No one under the age of 7 is allowed to stay in the encampment building. Exhibit Transportation John will transport any exhibits that are small and non-living. Large exhibits must be transported by the 4-H member. Check-in for all exhibits will be on Friday, September 5. Please wait until after September 1st to bring in your state fair exhibits. Small exhibits, except foods entries, must be in the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4. Foods exhibits must be in the Extension Office from 7:30-8:00 a.m. sharp on Friday, September 5. Any late exhibits will be left in Manhattan. Packing Instructions: Items must be securely packed in order to be transported to the Kansas State Fair safely. Clothing items should be placed in dry cleaning bags. Geology and entomology boxes should be packed in the following manner: cover the top with cardboard, foam core, carpet sample or wrap with bath towels. Secure with string. Avoid putting boxes inside another box, if at all possible. Please label your boxes/packing material with your name. This will help when exhibits are released. Flowers should be in disposable containers. Exhibit Release Exhibits will be released at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14. John will transport exhibits back to the Extension office. Members may pick up exhibits beginning on Tuesday, September H Awards Kansas Award Portfolios are due September 19. Other awards due on September 19 include: *Club Seal Applications, *Pin Applications (DO NOT use state forms), *I-Dare-You Applications, *Key Awards (follow state guidelines), *Family of the Year Applications, *4-H Service Award Applications and *Alumni Recognition Applications. Visit Click on 4-H and then Form/Resources. Forms may also be picked up from the office. 11

12 Calendar July 1 Fair Pre-Entries DUE by 5 p.m. 4 Independence Day Holiday, Extension Office Closed. 7 4-H Council Meeting. 7 p.m. 7 Fair t-shirts ready for pick up 12 Fair Dog Obedience & Showmanship Competition; Pottorf 15 State Fair 4-H Beef, Sheep, Swine Entries Due 16 Fair Prep Workshop, details 17 Fashion Revue 7 p.m.; Faith E Free Church 1921 Barnes Rd 19 4-H Horse Show; Fairgrounds Arena 21 Fair Work Night, 5:30 p.m. 21 Banners & Large Exhibits DUE 5:30-7 p.m. 21 Fair Sheep Shearing; Fairgrounds 22 4-H Pet Show (4-Hers and Cloverbuds) 6 p.m.; Pottorf Hall 23 4-H Foods, Cake Decorating & Food Preservation Judging Riley County Fair 24 Fair Parade Line-up at Town Center Mall 5:15 p.m. 28 Exhibit Release 5:00-7:00 p.m. 29 Fairgrounds Clean-Up, 9 a.m. August 8 State Fair Pre-Entries Due to Extension Office 8 State Fair Parking & Gate Pass orders DUE 8 State Fair Volunteer Sign Up DUE 8 State Fair Encampment Reservations DUE 15 KJLS Entries Due 23 State Horticulture Judging Contest State Livestock Judging Contest 25 Organizational Leadership Meeting; 6 p.m H Council Meeting; 7 p.m. September 1 Labor Day Holiday, Extension Office Closed 5 State Fair Entries Due to Extension Office 5-14 Kansas State Fair 19 KAP s Awards Due to the Extension Office Kansas Junior Livestock Show K-State Research & Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 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, or a dietary restriction please contact John Jobe at jajobe@ksu.edu 12