Clothing Project Meeting Friday, April 13 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Extension Office RSVP to Kathy Zongker at or

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1 SAVE THE DATE 2018 RENO COUNTY FAIR DOG SHOW: JULY 14 TH SHOOTING SPORTS: JULY 15, 2018 FAIR: JULY 18-23, 2018 Page 2 SAVE THE DATE 2018 Sunny Hills 4-H Camp Dates at Rock Springs June Sunny Hills SMALL ANIMAL TAGGING SATURDAY MAY 5, AM KANSAS STATE FAIR GROUNDS Clothing Project Meeting Friday, April 13 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Extension Office RSVP to Kathy Zongker at or kathyzongker@gmail. com Seniors don t forget that Livestock Sale scholarship forms are due to the Extension Office April 6 th by 5pm *************************************** Record Book Workshop Saturday, April 28, :00 am Please call the office at to RSVP by Friday, April 20, 2018 Not sure how to keep your record book? Need information on what you need to be doing during the year to make your record book the best it can be? Then this workshop is for you!!! This year we will only be accepting record books (no KAPs) If you are 14 or older and are selected as a County Medalist and choose to advance to the State area judging you will convert your record book to a KAP at that time.

2 Page 2 APRIL 2018 EXECUTIVE TEAM MEETING: Monday April 16, 6:00 pm Upstairs of the Extension Office. All 4-H Council Officers are required to attend. 4-H COUNCIL DATE Monday, April 23, Downstairs in the west meeting room JUNIOR LEADERS: Jr. Leader Random Acts of Kindness Saturday, April 10 th Call for more information Remember to check out our website: Announcements, rules and entry forms for upcoming events may be found on the website. For county shows throughout the state stop by the office and look at our notebook. Check out the State 4-H website for information on Upcoming State 4-H Events. SPRING LIVESTOCK SHOWS We have spring show information coming in to the Extension Office. Stop by the office to check them out. So far we have some for beef, goat, sheep and rabbit We also have information on animals for sale from individuals and auctions that are coming into the office. Call for more information Kansas 4-H Dog Care & Training News -Kansas 4-H Dog Conference Theme Logo Design Contest The Kansas 4-H Dog Conference logo design contest is open to all dog project members. Designs are needed for the 2018 theme 4-H Dogs Under Construction. Designs must reflect this construction/building theme and be submitted electronically in a JPG format. PDF submissions will not be accepted. The winning logo design, with professional modifications, will be used for promotional efforts including t-shirts. The winning entry will receive a complimentary registration to the 2018 Kansas 4-H Dog Conference, October 20-21, 2018, Rock Springs 4-H Center. There is no cash value. Entries must be received electronically by Friday, June 1. Questions may be directed to Deryl Waldren at dwaldren@ksu.edu or Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show Qualification Just a reminder that 4-H members in order to participate in the 2018 Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show, in Hutchinson, on Saturday, September 15th, must have qualified in a specific discipline(s) at a state qualifier 4-H or open dog show during the H year. Dog members cannot just register for the KSF 4-H Dog Show without first qualifying every year. The disciplines are showmanship, obedience, agility and rally obedience. Most of these qualifier dog shows happen during county fairs or invitational dog shows during spring and summer. For a listing of dog shows open to 4-H members to qualify for the 2018 KSF 4-H Dog Show visit: ********************************************************** YOUTH ENROLLED IN SWINE IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON SHOWING AT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR OR THE JUNIOR NATIONALS PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE WITH THE NAMES OF THOSE THAT WILL BE SHOWING. PLEASE CALL OR dp96929@ksu.edu

3 Page 3 APRIL 2018 PROJECT NEWS: University awards Kassebaum Scholarships to five high school seniors If you have any questions about the dog project please contact Melaney Dick at or melrussdick@gmail.com If you have any questions about shooting sports, please call Ray Bartholomew at (620) or Cindy Colle at (620) or Cindy at collec83@gmail.com. Please contact Tammy Brown (620) for questions about the rabbit project. If you have any questions about photography, contact Karolyn Kellogg Howey at (620) ext If you have any questions about the clothing project, contact Kathy Zongker at (620) MANHATTAN Kansas State University has awarded Kassebaum Scholarships to five high school seniors. The university received 165 applications, and a selection committee chose 11 student finalists to interview for the Kassebaum Scholarship. Of those interviewed, CONGRATUTLATIONS TO: Kevin Colle, Hutchinson, a senior at Nickerson High School; Lilian Colburn, Manhattan, a senior at Manhattan High School; Allison Burnett, Olathe, a senior at Olathe North High School; Sara Wallace, Overland Park, a senior at Blue Valley West High School; and Anna Weigel, Overland Park, a senior at Blue Valley Northwest High School, were chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Named in honor of former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the Kassebaum Scholarship recognizes students, whose academic and extracurricular achievements reflect the potential for and desire to make a difference through energetic leadership in the public service arena. "The selection of these incredible students was extremely difficult and rewarding," said Pat Bosco, vice president for student life and dean of students. "Our winners and finalists are so very accomplished and we know they will thrive as members of the K-State family." The Kassebaum Scholarship has been awarded to 115 students since its inception in The university is a leader in its number of its Truman, Goldwater and Udall national scholars. Often recipients of these prestigious scholarships come from the Kassebaum Scholarship program. The following high school students were also finalists for the Kassebaum Scholarship: Jacob Milburn, Hutchinson, a senior at Buhler High School; Anna Washburn, Manhattan, a senior at Manhattan High School; Corbin Wheeler, Marion, a senior at Marion High School; Michaela Forst, Marysville, a senior at Marysville High School; Claire Chaffin, Olathe, a senior at Olathe Northwest High School; and Sierra Staatz, Tonganoxie, a senior at Tonganoxie High School. Please contact Jennifer Gomes at or pherfenner@aol.com for any horse project questions

4 Page 4 APRIL Discovery Days Registration Campference H Campference is for youth ages (before January 1, 2018), and will be held June 26-29, 2018 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Participants will experience the feel of a conference, while enjoying the 'camp' activities Rock Springs 4-H Center has to offer. This is a great transitional opportunity, as these tweens go from being a camper to attending educational conferences. 4-H Campference will feature workshops about opportunities in the 4-H program and how to better interact with others. Participants will meet other youth from around the state of Kansas. Discovery Days registration is open! Please encourage all youth between the ages of (as of Jan. 1) to visit Kansas State University and "Tell Your Story!" This 4 day, 3 night event is sure to have something for everyone - new this year - a hypnotist during Discovery Days Night Live! To register, visit Registration closes April 16. Snaffle Bit Nominations 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 from the local office to the State 4-H Office as soon as possible, by May 7 for 2 and 3 year olds. Three-year old snaffle bit projects must have been nominated the previous year and did not have to be shown to be renominated. State Fair entries for these projects are due August 1 in the State 4-H Office. For more information concerning the Snaffle bit project check the 4-H Horse Show Rules in the 2018 Kansas State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Handbook. Register early as the space will fill on a first come basis, and Campference was full with waiting lists for the last 5 years! Put is on your calendar now. Registration is open now at Call the office at if you have questions. ******************************************************************** Camp Counselor Applications If you will be freshman complete at the end of this year, you can apply to be a counselor at Sunny Hills 4-H Camp. We will accept applications until April 25, Applications are on the Reno County 4-H page OR drop by the office and pick one up! ******************************************************************** National 4-H Hall of Fame Opportunities for Teens The National 4-H Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled for October 19, 2018 at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The National 4-H Hall of Fame Task Force is soliciting applications for a 4-H member to serve as the master or mistress of ceremonies and one to provide entertainment (vocal or instrumental) for this event. Each state may nominate one candidate for master of ceremony and entertainment. Applicants may be current 4-H members or 4-H alumni who are in college. Kansas 4-H is asking interested candidates to apply since Kansas can nominate only one candidate for each of the categories of Master/Mistress of Ceremonies or Entertainer. Interested candidates can find the application at under What s hot. Applications are due April 15 to Pam Van Horn at pvanahorn@ksu.edu.

5 HORSE NEWS FROM THE STATE OFFICE Horse Rules Review Horse deadlines are quickly approaching let s review a few frequently asked questions. Horse Ownership: Youth may own the horse themselves, or use a family-owned horse (immediate family: mother, father, stepparent, brother, sister, grandparent, or legal guardian). Leasing: The leasing option is intended for youth who are unable to participate fully in the 4-H horse project because they do not have access to family-owned horse, provided that they manage the horse at least 75 percent of the time from May 1 through September 30. If a 4-H member leases his or her project horse to another 4-H member, the leaser forfeits the right to use the horse. Sharing project horses: Siblings may show the same horse provided they are not in the same class. If both are in the same age classification, they must decide what classes each will show in. 2 year and 3-year old Snaffle-bit: No one is allowed to ride this nominated horse except you from May 1 until the conclusion of the Kansas State Fair. This includes a trainer, parents, horseless horse member, another 4-H member, sibling, potential buyer, etc. ********************************************************************************************** Kansas 4-H Horseless Horse Questions have come concerning the Horseless Horse project below are clarifications based on learning and risk management. 4-H member does not own or lease a horse Project intended to offer a 4-H member opportunity to learn about horses 4-H member may participate in judging contests, quiz bowl, hippology and give presentations 4-H member may volunteer to assist another 4-H member at horse show and trails rides Project member may exhibit at local fair with a borrowed 4-H Identified horse in the showmanship class only No riding Snaffle Bit Nominations 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 from the local office to the State 4-H Office as soon as possible, by May 7 for 2 and 3 year olds. Three-year old snaffle bit projects must have been nominated the previous year and 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 concerning the Snaffle bit project check the 4-H Horse Show Rules in the 2018 Kansas State Fair 4- H Exhibitor Handbook. ************************************************************************************************

6 State Fair Opportunities for 4-H Shooting Sports Members Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports is expanding exhibit opportunities for 4-H members at the Kansas State Fair. Check the Kansas 4-H State Fair 4-H Shooting Sports division to learn more about the specific details. Along with promotional posters and educational displays, the 2018 Fair will offer a 4-H Shooting Sports notebooks class that was recommended by the 4-H Shooting Sports Task Force. The notebooks for this class are to highlight a phase, result, story or information about 4-H Shooting Sports. Additionally, all entries, promotional posters, educational displays and notebooks are to incorporate the 4-H Clover and KSRE branding with the Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports emblem. The Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports logo can be found on the 4-H Shooting Sports web page. Another opportunity available for sharing individual mastery of 4-H Shooting Sports - the 4-H Public Presentation Division offers 4-H Shooting Sports members a chance to share their knowledge from the stage. There are specific safety rules that must be followed and shooting sports-related entries must inform the State 4-H Office of entry to meet requirements. Participants must follow Kansas State Law regarding firearms listed in the General Rules section of this Fair Book and use 4-H Shooting Sports minimum standards and best management practices will be followed. For more information refer the Kansas 4-H State Fair rules. ********************************************************************************************** Discovery Days Floor Counselors For the 2018 Discovery Days, we are again looking for responsible, mature and dependable young adults to serve as Floor Counselors. These Floor Counselors will be responsible for leading floor meetings, doing room checks and making sure youth stay in their rooms after lights out each evening. Floor Counselors can expect to work evenings and early mornings. They will receive free room and board for 5 days and 4 nights as well as $100. Applications are due by May 1, Please advertise this opportunity to any recent 4-H Alums or even responsible youth that you know who were not in 4- H. To fill out an application, visit ********************************************************************************************** Employment Opportunity at Rock Springs Summer is just around the corner and Rock Springs Ranch is in the process of recruiting motivated individuals to join this year s leadership camp staff! Our staff work an average of 10 hours a day with kids mostly 8-12 years old. We provide staff training on leadership skills and instructing the educational area of their specific position. These areas include STEM, conservation education, leadership adventure course, the horse barn, traditional camp activities, and more! Interested applicants can apply at rocksprings.net/summerjobs Employment includes: Salary, meals, lodging, laundry facilities and 55 new best friends! Contact wramsey@rocksprings.net with any questions. Staff must be 18 and older and have completed HS. ********************************************************************************************** WE ARE LOOKING FOR JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENTS. IF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO HELP OUT IN A DEPARTMENT THIS YEAR PLEASE CONTACT YOU DON T HAVE TO BE ENROLLED IN THE AREA THAT YOU HELP IN. MAYBE TRY SOMETHING NEW AND LEARN ABOUT A PROJECT THAT YOU WOULD NORMALLY NOT PARTICIPATE IN. FOR A FULL LIST CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE.

7 Page 7 APRIL AKC EUROPEAN OPEN JUNIORS (EOJ) AGILITY TEAM USA LOCAL HUTCHINSON, KS YOUTH RYAN KLAMM SELECTED AS ONE OF 19 JUNIORS WITH THEIR K-9 PARTNERS TO REPRESENT THE USA - IN THE NETHERLANDS JUNIOR AGILITY OLYMPICS On March 1st, Coach Susan Cochran announced the American Kennel Club s 2018 European Open Junior (EOJ) Agility Team USA. Currently there is no such thing as dog agility at the Olympics but to the 19 junior handers, three alternates and their K-9 companions who have been selected to represent the USA in the Netherlands July 13-15, this is just as spectacular! Training and traveling the world to compete at the highest level of junior dog agility takes the same amount of commitment and dedication. The EOJ is an agility competition is officially recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (English: World Canine Organization), the largest international federation of kennel clubs. The competition is open to all dogs (min 18 months), children (born 2004 and younger) and juniors (born ). The individual dog competition categories are held in Large (shoulder height over 16 7/8 ) Medium (shoulder height 16 7/8 or less) and Small (shoulder height 13 3/4 or less). This year TEAM USA has eleven Large dog teams: nine Border Collies, one Dutch Shepard and a Mix Breed; seven Medium: one Miniature Poodle, one Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, one Border Collie, two Keeshonds and two Shelties; and three Small: two Shelties and a Miniature Poodle. The three alternates are coincidentally three large mixed breed dogs handled by young women. The handlers consist of three young men and 16 young women, from 11 states across the U.S., who are between the ages of 13 and 17. Ryan Klamm became interested in dog training in 2006 after receiving his first dog, a miniature Australian Shepherd he named Captain Patch, as a Christmas gift. Ryan was 6 years old. He started training with the Reno County 4-H dog club. In the summer of 2011, Ryan got his second dog, Bandit, a Border Collie. Bandit is a purebred dog but has no pedigree or papers. Both of his parents were working cattle dogs at a feedlot near Council Grove, KS. Ryan s interest in dog showing peaked in 2012 when he and Captain Patch won the UKC National Top Jr Handler in Obedience at Kalamazoo, MI. From there, Ryan began taking lessons with some of the best trainers in the area. He has since won several UKC Junior Championships and All Star Championships in Agility, Obedience, and Rally Obedience. Ryan competes in multiple statewide AKC trials including the AKC Junior Classic in Orlando, FL. Bandit has become Ryan s main agility dog. Ryan assists and teaches obedience and agility for the local 4-H Dog Club and the Hutchinson Kennel Club. Congratulations to all the teens selected to represent the USA: Anna Gigstad, Anneka Dahle, Avery Adams, Brie Schaff, Claire O Neil, Dynah Woodman, Elsje McDonald, Emma Hughes, Finley Richgels, Gabriella Kabakchieva, Hope Hindenach (Alt), Isabel Tagtow, Kai McCauley, Katie Doane (Alt), Kylie Doherty (Alt), Madison Edmunds, McKenzie Minto, Morgan Vance, Natalie Spinsby, Radence Tsow, Ryan Klamm and Sasha Zitter. Monetary donations can be made one of three ways: through Ryan s GoFundMe page ( eoj-team-usa), gofundme.com 2018 AKC EOJ Agility Team USA, or paypal.me/akceoj18. ALL MONIES WILL GO TO THE TEAM. You may specifically designate your money to a person or a breed. Once team expenses are paid, the money will be divided among the team members. Media & Fundraising Contact: Debby DuBay, Ret USAF EOJ Management Team Founder Scholarship-Grant Attachments: 1. Ryan&Bandit.jpg Photo by Andy Klamm 2. Ryan&Bandit_in_competition Photo by Andy Klamm Team_Poster_2018.jpg Courtesy of American Kennel

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9 Page 9 APRIL 2018 APRIL CALENDER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NINNESCAH THOMADORA UNION VALLEY & WRC MEETINGS HAVEN MITCHELL & NICKERSON MEETINGS TSC CLOVER CAMPAIGN TSC CLOVER CAMPAIGN RENO COUNTY LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIPS DUE TO EXTENSION OFFICE K-State Open House BUHLER FAIRBOARD 6:30 WEST MEETING ROOM OF EXTENSION OFFICE ROYAL CLOVERS MEETING Clothing meeting Extension Office JR LEADERS RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS ACTIVITY TSC CLOVER CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE TEAM EXTENSION OFFICE ARTICLES FOR NEWSLETTER DUE BY 5PM DEADLINE FOR RSVP TO THE RECORD BOOK WORKSHOP TSC CLOVER CAMPAIGN H 7PM EXTENSION OFFICE RECORD BOOK WORKSHOP SHUTTERBUGS IN THE GARDEN Reno County Extension Office Phone # All articles/pictures for the newsletter are due to the Extension office by the 20 th of the month. PLEASE TO DONNA dp96929@ksu

10 Look what s new for the county fair This is not necessarily a new class for the fair but the fairboard is trying a new approach. This year instead of the cookie jar being only an individual event it is also a club event. So get together with other club members and see what amazing ways you can to create a winning cookie jar. Fair is not that far away so put on your thinking hat. There may be more than one entry per club with different club members. The rules are listed below. 1. This contest is open to the general public. 2. Exhibitors may make one entry per division in this contest. 3. Recipe for each product must be on a 3"x5" card stapled to the entry form and taped, stapled or twist tied to the product. 4. Exhibits should be in clear plastic food bags, confectionary/bakery boxes, or disposable containers. 5. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form. Entry forms are available at the Reno County Extension Office. 6. All entries become the property of the Reno County Fair Board and will be sold following the judging. Commissioners Cookie Jar Getting Wild with 4-H is the theme for the 2018 Commissioners Cookie Jar. This is not only an individual event but a club/group entry. You do not need to be enrolled in foods to compete in this class. A group of 2 or more can compete. Use an assortment of cookies in a clear glass, wide mouth attractively decorated jar of 1 gallon capacity. The decorations and jar are not to exceed a height of 15 & width of 15. Cookies should be visible through at least a total of 50% of the jar and each cookie should be wrapped separately in clear plastic wrap. Jar must be filled with not less than 5 varieties of cookies using all of the following types at least once, Drop Cookies - dough is dropped by rounded or heaping teaspoonful onto baking sheet. Bar Cookies - spread dough in pan, bake and cut. Refrigerator Cookies - dough must be chilled in the refrigerator before baking. Rolled Cookies - dough must be rolled and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter. Molded Cookies - formed into desired shapes with your hands. Bring a labeled sample cookie wrapped together with plastic wrap of each recipe made. Place all samples in a covered flat box (no need to decorate), so the judges will not need to open the decorated jar. Boxes and sample cookies will not be returned. Remember you need recipes for each type of cookie in your jar. Cookie jar will count 40%, cookies 60%. This year s winner will present the cookie jar to Reno County Commissioners at the Blue Ribbon BBQ night. $50 cash prize Sponsored by the Reno County Fairboard Class - OC1600 Commissioners Club Cookie Jar Donkey Class Here is another new class that was added last year for county fair that a lot of youth were unaware we had. If you would like to participate in these classes you need to be enrolled in the horse project. If you need to add horse to your enrollment please call or Donna at or dp96929@ksu.edu. Donkey Classes Class P2475 Yearling Jack (Gelding) Class P Year Old and Up Jack (Gelding) Class P2477 Yearling Jennet Class P Year Old and Up Jennet Trail Class Class P2479 NMDA In Hand Trail (Kids 7-9 Years Old) Class P2480 NMDA In Hand Trail (Kids Years Old) Class P2481 NMDA In Hand Trail (Kids Years Old) Showmanship Class P2482 Showmanship (Kids7-9 Years Old) Class P2483 Showmanship (Kids10-13 Years Old) Class P2484 Showmanship (Kids14-18 Years Old)

11 WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN TO BE SUPERINTENDENTS at THE 2018 RENO COUNTY FAIR BEEF 2 - BUCKET CALF CLOTHING CLOVERBUD COMPUTER ENTOMOLOGY GEOLOGY 1 - FASHION REVIEW FOOD HERITAGE FIBER ARTS HOME ENVIROMENT PET DISPLAY WORKBOOKS DISPLAYS AND BANNERS WITHOUT YOUR HELP WE MAY HAVE TO DO AWAY WITH SOME OF THE EVENTS FOR THE FAIR. So if you know anyone that would enjoy helping in these areas and enjoys youth please have them contact Donna at CALLING ALL JUNIOR LEADERS WE NEED YOUR HELP AT THE 2018 COUNTY FAIR!!!

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