Just an FYI we still have bracelets for Joan at the office for a free will offering to help her with medical bill.

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1 A great big thank you to the Blew Family & the Hoyt Family from the Ninnescah 4- H Club, Katie Graham, Lizzy Ullum from the Mitchell 4-H Club, Pam Paulsen, Jan Steen & Darren Bussick for all the help loading up to head to the fair. YOU GUYS ROCK!!! A NOTE FROM DONNA Well where do I ever begin to thank everyone for all the help and support at the fair. I could not have gotten everything done without all of your help. To the Extension Staff Darren, Pam, Jan, Cindy and Jennifer you guys are amazing. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication to the kids and for being my rock as we got through another fair. To all of the volunteers & parents wow where do I begin to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our 4-H program. Without all of you none of this would have been possible thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the kids (wow I am starting to get teary eyed I already miss you all) thank you for all of the visits to my office even when all you wanted was a sucker lol. It was so great to see all of you and the times we got to sit down and catch up about all that has happened in the past year. To see all of the amazing talent that you have you never cease to amaze me. To the council officers, junior leaders and ambassadors job well done I can always count on you. Last but by far not least the fairboard what a great fair you put on for the kids and the county. You work all year long and the words thank you do not even seem like enough. I hope I have not left anyone out. It was an amazing fair I can t wait to see all of the amazing things that you have to show at next year s fair. Even with all of the fun and excitement and tears in my eyes as we end this year s county fair I have to admit I am ready for a few days off and a LONGGGGGGGG nap. Come by and see me anytime and don t ever hesitate to call if I can help with any 4-H questions. Thanks again to everyone. Just an FYI we still have bracelets for Joan at the office for a free will offering to help her with medical bill. We have some entries here at the Extension Office that need picked up. Also we have lost and found items from the fair so give us a call to see if we have your missing items Information for the newsletter is due the 20 th of each month by 5pm no exceptions

2 Page 2 AUGUST 2016 Kansas 4-H Dog Care and Training News 1. The 2016 Kansas 4-H Dog Conference logo design contest is open. The Kansas 4-H Dog Action Team is inviting all 4-H dog members to submit their ideas for the Kansas 4-H Dog Conference logo design contest. The 2016 theme is May the 4-H Dog Be with You. Designs must reflect theme and be submitted electronically in a.jpg format. Do not submit designs as a.pdf. The winning logo design with modifications will be used for promotional efforts including t-shirts. The winner must redeem the complimentary registration for the 2016 Kansas 4-H Dog Conference, October 22-23, There is no cash value. Entries must be received electronically by Monday, August 1. Questions may be directed to dwaldren@ksu.edu, Are you a senior heading off to college next fall who has been in the Kansas 4-H Dog Project for three or more years? If so, consider applying for the Keith Neuway and Jim Adams Kansas 4-H Dog Care and Training Project Scholarship. This 4-H Scholarship is a one-time payment of $ The application period is extended, and applications must be received on or before August 1. Send the completed application to the Kansas State 4-H Office, ATTN: Neuway and Adams Dog Care and Training Scholarship Committee, 201 Umberger Hall, 1612 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS , The application is on the Kansas 4-H web site: h.org/projects/animals/docs/dog/neuway_adams_kansas_4h_dog_scholarship_application.pdf. For more information, contact Deryl Waldren, or dwaldren@ksu.edu. (Submitted by Cindy Williams, Meadowlark Extension District Agent on behalf of the Kansas 4-H Dog Care and Training Action Team.) 3. Just a reminder that 4-H members in order to participate in the 2016 Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show, in Hutchinson, on Saturday, September 17 th, 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 invitational dog shows open to 4-H members to qualify for the 2016 KSF 4-H Dog Show visit: Photography Competition Opportunities Two photo competitions are now accepting entries from 4-H photographers. The Kansas Water Office invites Kansas 4-H members to enter a photography contest sponsored by their office. Photos must be water-related and taken in the state of Kansas. All entrants give the Kansas Water Office permission to freely share and publish their photo(s) through social media, the agency s website or other channels. First, second and third place photos will be displayed in the Kansas Water Office during the year. Types of photos to consider include bodies of water, recreation and fun, irrigation and agriculture, and water infrastructure. DEADLINE for entries is October 15,

3 Page 3 AUGUST 2016 EXECUTIVE TEAM MEETING: AUGUST 15, 6:00 pm Upstairs in the conference room of the Extension Office. All 4-H Council Officers are required to attend. CLOVERBUD CONNECTS CLOVERBUDS HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 6 TH. WE WILL TRY AGAIN IN OCTOBER. 4-H COUNCIL DATE AUGUST 22, Downstairs in the west meeting room JUNIOR LEADERS: AUGUST 22, 2016 Following the council meeting downstairs in the west meeting room 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. Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show The Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show - Salina, is scheduled for August Registrations will be due in August for the Judging, Quiz Bowl and Skill-a-thon contests.. KJLS Entry Deadline August 15 The deadline to enter the Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) is August 15. All exhibitors are required to enter online at Please remember that a complete nomination does not constitute an entry. All youth who plan to exhibit at KJLS must officially enter using the online system. Only those who have a paid entry on file with the KJLS staff will be permitted to exhibit. For questions regarding entries, please contact KJLS directly Kansas 4-H Scholarships The 2017 Kansas 4-H Scholarship Form can be found by visiting this is the only form that will be used for the H Scholarships. A list of scholarships available to apply for will come out closer to the end of the year. Thank you for distributing this scholarship information to those who qualify. Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes August The 2016 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes will be held August on campus in Manhattan. Registration is now open through Cvent. The deadline to register will be August 1, and entries must be made through the local extension office or unit. Registration information and event details were sent directly to agents on July 1, and are also posted on the Youth Livestock website, under Livestock Sweepstakes. All Kansas 4-H ers are invited to participate in this fun and interactive educational activity. This event includes the state 4-H livestock judging contest, state 4-H meat judging contest, state 4-H livestock skillathon, and state 4-H livestock quiz bowl. This will be considered the state contest and national qualifying event for all four contests.

4 Page 4 AUGUST 2016 PROJECT NEWS: If you have any questions about the dog project please contact Melaney Dick at or melaney@bartelcabinet.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 Horticulture Judging Contest The State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 on the campus of Kansas State University, Manhattan. The study material for the years 2015 & 2016 is taken from The Kansas Garden Guide, KSRE publication S-51 (Rev.) March This publication is available for purchase at local Extension offices or can be downloaded The Kansas Garden Guide. The written exam selections from The Kansas Garden Guide include pp (Introduction, Planning a Garden, Composting, Soil Improvement, Seeding and Planting and pp (Herbs). Be sure to use the 2010 version of the garden guide. This information is available on the Kansas 4-H Website on the Horticulture Judging Contest page. Contest specifics will be available this summer. Effective January 1, 2015, contestants who have judged as an official team member at the National Junior Horticulture Association Judging Contest are not eligible to compete as a team or as an individual at the State Kansas 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest. Registration materials will be available later this summer. 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) Please contact Ashley Franklin at or a.franklin618@hotmail.com for any sheep project questions. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 48 Hours of 4-H in 2016 Join us this fall, October 8-9, 2016 in seeing just how much we can give back to our communities! The weekend after National 4-H Week, is the perfect opportunity to setup a service project. Invite your friends, clubs, councils, adult volunteers and 4-H Alums too! Find information here and start planning your projects. This summer is the time to start planning! Your project can be any length, we just hope it takes place in the 48 Hours time frame designated!

5 Page 5 AUGUST 2016 MORE COUNTY PROJECT LEADERS Please contact Jennifer Gomes at or pherfenner@aol.com for any horse project questions ************************************ Kansas State Fair 4-H Horse Show Just a quick reminder the 4-H Horse Action Team announced previously changes for the 2016 Kansas State Fair. The following classes would not be district horse show qualifiers; however achievement levels and/or additional forms would need to be met by a required deadline. Achievement Levels completed by August 1, 2016; 3-year-old and 2- year-old snaffle May 1, Level II Level III 3-year-old project Level IV 2-year-old snaffle Additionally, all roping classes were discontinued for All 4- H Horse Show entries are due August 1. RECORDS AND KAPS Remember to keep track of all the things you have been doing for your project. If you mark them in a notebook or calendar, you will have them readily available so that you can complete your record book and KAP this fall. Last Call to Sign Up for 2017 Kansas 4-H and FFA Wheat Variety Plots There is still time to re-enroll or ask new members to enroll for the 2017 Kansas 4-H and FFA Wheat Variety Plot program. The program begins fall of 2016 and goes through September The enrollment form and program details are currently available. Visit: Enrollments due to the Northwest Area Extension Office by July 25, Cost for will again be $30.00 to receive the five varieties of wheat. This fee is now needed to contribute to the cost of the wheat varieties. It is very important that we know the number of participants early, so we can have enough seed and metal signs available for Extension agents and leaders to pick up at the Kansas State Fair. New participants will receive a free large plot sign, and five free individual variety signs. These will be distributed on Friday, September 9th at the 2016 Kansas State Fair. Don t forget to pull your wheat samples for the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo on Wednesday, August 3rd in Wichita, and also for wheat samples at your county fair, that may be eligible for the Kansas State Fair 4-H Crops Division. This year's participants who have harvested their plots should be planning their county fair display for possible qualifying for the Kansas State Fair entry in the Showcase Building. For more information, contact Deryl Waldren at or e- mail dwaldren@ksu.edu. DEADLINE TO FILL OUT YOUR PAPERWORK FOR THE STATE FAIR!!!!! YOU MUST BE 4-H AGE 9 AND TO HAVE RECEIVED A PURPLE ON YOUR PROJECT.

6 Page 6 AUGUST 2016 Space Exploration and the Mars Habitat Experience The Kansas 4-H SpaceTech Program and the Kansas Cosmosphere located in Hutchinson are again teaming up to provide fun, hands-on and science-based programming for Kansas 4-H Youth Development. This inaugural program will feature Space Exploration and the Mars Habitat. The experience begins Friday, September 30, at 6 p.m., and will end on Saturday, October 1, 4 p.m. Cost will be $100 for youth between 9-18-years old and adult participants. All youth must have a designated chaperone to attend. Registration includes three meals, two breaks, and an overnight stay. Program topics include: a tour of the Cosmosphere, Journey to Space movie, creating a Martian habitat, geocaching items that you will need to live on Mars, robotics design challenge with building an item you will need to survive on Mars, a star observation experience outside (weather permitting), plus much more. This Cosmosphere collaboration is designed to be an adult-child experience, where 4-H members and adults can interact and learn from these fun and educational experiences. The program will include overnight indoor camping at the Cosmosphere (bring your own sleeping bag, air mattress, pillow, towel and toiletry items). The experience is open to 4-H members, parents, grandparents, volunteer 4-H leaders, and KSRE staff. The CVent registration system will be used, opening no later than July 25th. Visit: Registration will close Friday, September 16th. There will be a minimum number required or the Mars Habitat experience will be cancelled. For full details about the Mars Habitat Experience beginning on July 18th, visit: h.org/events-activities/volunteertrainings/spacetech/. For more information, contact Deryl Waldren, dwaldren@ksu.edu, or call Youth Council Application Process The Youth Council Application information link will be available on the KYLF webpage on the State 4-H Website on August 1. Any Kansas 4-H member between the ages of 14 and 18 before January 1, 2017 may apply. This year's KYLF delegation will elect representatives from the four extension program areas (NE, NW, SE, SW). Youth Council members work to involve youth with K-State Research and Extension in promoting, developing, implementing and evaluating Kansas Extension 4-H Youth Development programs in order to reflect the needs and interests of the youth in the state. Council members will also plan and conduct the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, Citizenship in Action, Campference, 48 Hours of 4-H and and other events. Please encourage those outstanding young leaders in your local unit to apply. Application and photos are due on an online form on October 1, 2016 before 5 p.m. CST and 2 letters of reference must be postmarked on or before October 1, 2016 or they may be uploaded on the application site by October 1 at 5 p.m. The signature page should be postmarked by October 1, This year the elections will include the application process detailed above, and from those applications up to 12 young people per area will be invited to interview with a panel at the beginning of KYLF. From those that interview, up to 6 candidates will be selected to be in the election. REMINDER OF MARKET BEEF RULE CHANGES 4-H/FFA MARKET BEEF Rule Changes: 3. Exhibitors will turn in the official show weight of their market beef. To be eligible for the show all market beef must weigh a minimum of 1,000 pounds to qualify for exhibiting. Market Beef will not be allowed to re-weigh once they have checked in. There will be no maximum weight limit provided the packing company processing animals does not set a limit. 10. The top two placings of each class will be weighed back. Animals with a variance of more than +/- 5% from the official weigh-in weight will be disqualified. The Kansas State Fair reserves the right to weigh any animal. Meaning: The Exhibitor has the option of calling their own weight or use the official scale weight. If your weight is +/- 5% of your card weight you will be disqualified

7 Page 7 AUGUST 2016 Reno County Shooting Sports Leader Ray Bartholomew honored with H Distinguished Service Award MANHATTAN, Kan. For Ray Bartholomew it is seeing the I got it moment on a young person s face that keeps him involved. The Hutchinson man was honored with a 4-H Distinguished Service Award for his work with the Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Program. The award was given at the annual Emerald Circle Banquet held recently in Manhattan. This distinguished service award is a special honor that our department gives to an individual who has contributed to 4-H across the state and to moving the 4-H program forward, said Pam Van Horn, K-State Research and Extension 4-H specialist. This can be a volunteer, someone we work closely with on campus, or a special donor. Ray has been a constant and strong volunteer on the Shooting Sports Committee, said James Eberwein, a volunteer who serves as a Kansas 4-H Lead Shotgun Instructor. He has kept safety and education as his number one focus while striving to keep our program in the highest standard. Bartholomew has been involved with 4-H from an early age. He eventually served as a 4-H leader. His own children were involved in 4-H as well. However, Bartholomew s involvement changed when his son wanted to do shooting sports through 4-H, as he could not participate in the program without a county coordinator. I said 'yes' and I ve been saying yes quite a few times since then, Bartholomew said. About 10 years ago I said yes to becoming the state volunteer coordinator for 4-H shooting sports. For Bartholomew the ultimate achievement of participation is the individual youth. His reasoning behind that is the education that participating in shooting sports provides the youth. The program teaches firearm safety and other skills to 3,516 young people across the state every year that may not otherwise have the resources. It is extremely rewarding to see the numbers and the volume of other volunteers as well as the youth involved in the program today, Bartholomew said. I believe the project is going to continue to gain momentum- we are not at our peak yet. The program currently is comprised of eight disciplines and ranks third among youth enrollment for all youth projects through Kansas 4-H. Many attribute the program s success to Bartholomew. One of my favorite interactions with the youth is when we use the BB gun and taking a young person who has maybe handled the equipment before or who has but hasn t handled it correctly or at the level where they can get BBs to hit the target in the pattern, Bartholomew said. Seeing the accomplishment of that youth getting started and them accomplishing the skill set. Van Horn added that Bartholomew has shared with her that he loves seeing the I got it moment where the child comprehends the skill and he knows they are feeling confident in themselves.

8 Page 8 AUGUST 2016 Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports fielded 9 complete teams of 4 members each at the 2016 National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition held on June 27- July 1 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Representing Reno County on the Kansas National Recurve Archery team were Coach Keith Schmidt, Scott Schmidt and Kaitlin Colle.The team placed 10th overall. Members shot FITA, 3D and Field Archery targets over the course of 3 days. Kevin Colle represented Reno County on the Kansas National Hunting Skills team. The team placed 2nd overall. Members shot Small Bore Rifle-Silhouettes, Shotgun-Sporting Clays and 3D Archery targets. They are also tested on Wildlife ID, Hunter Knowledge, Hunting Decision Making Skills and Compass/Orienteering. Kansas placed 2nd in Overall Sweepstakes. Picture National Recurve Archery Team (l to r). Keith Schmidt, Coach (RN), Scott Schmidt (RN), Kaitlin Colle (RN), Doran Griffin (GY), Jordan Wilson (SG).Picture National Hunting Skills Team (l to r). Austin Waite, Coach (CL), Kevin Colle (RN), Billy Wollard (CL), Rebekah Plant (JF), Madison Freisen (CL). An engraved Special Edition 50th Anniversary Daisy Red Ryder BB gun and display rack was presented to Central Kansas Gun Club by the members and coaches of the 2015 and 2016 National Daisy BB Gun Championship Teams. Pictured from left to right: Bruce Milburn (coach), Kaitlin Colle, Landri Guffey, Nathan Schmidt, Michael Meier, Mikayla Milburn, Mason Cooper, Cindy Colle (coach), CKGC President Trey Owston, Keith Schmidt (coach), Marlie Cooper, Callie Cooper, Roger Meier (coach) and Craig Cooper (coach). Other team members not pictured: Delaney Hartnett, Kevin Colle, John Schweizer, Miles Friday and Adam Schweizer.

9 Page 9 AUGUST 2016 The Reno County 4-H National Team for 2016 went to Rogers, Arkansas, July 1-5 to compete in the annual Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match. The team qualified at the Derby, Kansas match earlier in the year. Reno County competed with 59 other teams from all over the country. Pictured from left to right: Bruce Milburn (coach), Mason Cooper, Callie Cooper, Marlie Cooper, Mikayla Milburn, Delaney Hartnett, Miles Friday and Craig Cooper (coach). Congratulations to all that participated, way to represent Reno County

10 Page 10 AUGUST 2016 AROUND THE COUNTY NEWS A New page we are starting is news from around the county. If you participate in a livestock show, do well in sports, are in a dance recital or are in the play at your school send me information and pictures then we will try and get it into the newsletter. It is always fun to see what our 4-H kiddos are doing on their down time. Here are a few things going on this last month. Job well done 4-Her s The Miller family of the Royal Clovers 4-H Club participated in the Shakespeare in the Park A Midsummer Night's Dream. Looks like a fun time was had by all. Nice job Miller family.

11 Page 11 AUGUST 2016 Grace Shive and her Charolaise cross steer won Reserve Grand Champion Steer and Reserve Champion Market Steer honors at the 2016 National Junior Charolais Show held in Springfield, Missouri. Grace and her steer were also part of the Champion Pen of 3 Steers with fellow Kansas 4-Hers Kylie Rahmeier of Lincoln County and Isom Marston of McPherson County. Some fun fair photos

12 4-H COUNCIL FUNDRAISER Saturday, August 13, Donuts will be selling for $7 a dozen. Order form will be ed to club leaders. Orders must be turned in by August 4, Clubs are asked to sell the following based on enrollment numbers: Buhler 60 dozen Four Leaf Clovers 10 dozen Haven 55 dozen Mitchell 10 dozen Nickerson 40 dozen Ninnescah 45 dozen Royal Clovers 30 dozen South Hutchinson 5 dozen Thomadora 50 dozen Union Valley 25 dozen Western Reno 25 dozen This can be done through pre-sells or setting up a booth at a store or location. It is up to your club to decide if you want to do only pre-sells, or set up a booth location. Or you can do both. Please let Donna know if you decide to have a booth and where. We will keep track so not everyone tries to contact Walmart and K-Mart, etc. Donut pickup will be at the Extension office with a drop-off at Haven. If your club wants to sell more than the assigned dozen, 25% of the profit from the excess sales will go to your club. If your club will be selling more than the assigned dozen depending on club size please let Donna know how many extra dozen your club wants otherwise we will order only the number your club was assigned. We need to know additional donut orders by August 4, 2016

13 AUGUST CALENDER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday DEADLINE FOR EXTRA KRISPY KREMES CLOVERBUDS CANCELLED SUMMER SPLASH KRISPY KREME PICK UP AT EXTENSION OFFICE EXECUTIVE BOARD EXTENSION OFFICE NEWSLETTER ITEMS DUE TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE STATE HORT. JUDGING MANHATTAN H 7PM JUNIOR LEADERS TO FOLLOW EXTENSION OFFICE BASEMENT *We make every effort to place all events on calendar; however, it is your responsibility to make sure none were inadvertently left off. PLEASE READ YOUR NEWSLETTER CAREFULLY FOR FUTURE EVENT DATES AND DETAILS OF THIS MONTH S EVENTS Reno County Extension Office Phone # Articles for the newsletter are due on or before the 20 th of each month by 5pm

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