Upcoming Events. April WyCo 4-H Council Meeting, 7:00pm at Ag Hall in the Red Barn

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1 4-H NEWS Wyandotte County Upcoming Events March & 06 WyCo 4-H Shooting Sports Hosts Event & You re Invited 05 Ks Jr Beef Producer Day, K-State 05 Leadership Training in Hays, KS 19 Regional Club Day 19 Statewide Livestock Judging Clinic and Contest, Topeka 19 Ks Jr Sheep Producer Day, K-State 24 New & Renewing Volunteer Orientation April WyCo 4-H Council Meeting, 7:00pm at Ag Hall in the Red Barn May Deadline to add or drop projects; do it via 4-HOnline 01 KJLS and KSF Market Beef Nominations due June Fantastic 4-H Camp at Rock Springs July Wyandotte County Fair 4-H Families, Already March! This issue of WyCo 4-H Newsletter if FULL of information. Here s important dates and deadlines, opportunities for everyone, local and statewide events, camp information, and more so have your calendars handy as you pursue this issue of the 4-H News in Wyandotte County. Also, we are looking for some great volunteers to serve as camp counselors for the Fantastic 4-H Camp at Rock Springs. It s gonna be a great Spring! Olivia and Debra 1 P age

2 Wyandotte County 4-H Council Meetings All 4-H ers and their families are encouraged to attend. Your 2016 County Council officers are: President: Ian Pack Vice President: Samantha Yantz Secretary: Aiden Jones Treasurer: Christina Edwards 2016 meetings are 7:00PM at the Wyandotte County Extension Office (except the April 28 meeting) on: April 28 (location is National Agricultural Hall of Fame, in the Red Barn) June 23 August 25 Oct 27 Dec15 According to the By-laws of Wyandotte County 4-H, each Club is to have three designated 4-H representatives and three designated adult leaders that participate in this group. To see the By-laws of Wyandotte County 4-H, go online to: Attached you will find the February H Council Meeting Minutes by Aiden Jones, 4-H Council Secretary. Please read the minutes prior to attending the April 28, H Council Meeting. Wyandotte County Extension Council Meetings 2016 The WyCo Extension Council meetings usually occur the second Monday each month, at the WyCo Extension Office, at 6:00pm. Extension Council meetings are open to the public. For March, the date has not yet been set, but will be either the 14 th or 21 st. Call the Ext Office to find out which gets selected. The Extension Council represents the citizens of Wyandotte County, Kansas. They are the voice of the community, giving the agents and Extension Director input and guidance. The Wyandotte County Extension Council is composed of 24 members. Six members are elected in each of the four Extension program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H/Youth Development, and Community Development. Wyandotte County Extension Executive Board 2016 Chairperson: Brenda Mortell Vice Chairperson: Dennis Connor Secretary: Brooke Sutton Treasurer: Tom Cooley Board Members at Large Kimberley Holm (4-H) Joanna Sabally (Family Consumer Science) Erin Stryka (Family Consumer Science) Joshua Markley (Agriculture & Natural Resources) Andrea Generaus (Community Development) Anyone interested in running for Council who meet the eligibility requirements, can fill out a nomination form and turn it in up until the morning of the Extension Council election, which is usually held in early October each year. To get more information on how you could be nominated, how you can vote, and the overall election process, contact Bruce Chladny, County Extension Director. 2 P age

3 AREA EVENTS You re Invited: WyCo 4-H Shooting Sports Hosts Event on March 5 & 6 Wondering what the Shooting Sports Program is about? If yes, then please visit us at the State Qualifying Match that Wyandotte County 4-H Shooting Sports is hosting on March 5 & 6, The event is 9:00AM to 4:00PM at Pierson Park Community Center, 55 th & Douglas in the Turner area. We will have a concession stand and a raffle for some very interesting items. Visitors will not be allowed to shoot at this event. NE Area 4-H Regional Club Day: March 19 Regional 4-H Club Day is Saturday, March 19, at Wheatridge Middle School in Gardner, KS. 4-H ers receiving a top purple ribbon at County 4-H Club Day have the opportunity to represent Wyandotte County 4-H at Regional 4-H Club Day. To register, contact Olivia Moore, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, at (913) Anyone is welcome to come and watch the presenters. Kansas Junior Beef Producer Day: March 5 By Lexie Hayes The 2016 Kansas Junior Beef Producer Day has been scheduled for March 5, 2016 in Weber Arena on the Kansas State University campus. This event will be a fun filled, educational day of activities in which youth, parents, beef project leaders, and adults can increase their knowledge and experience of beef production and management. Presentations and demonstrations by K-State faculty and staff will cover topics such as nutrition, project management, meat science, reproduction, health, leadership, communication, showmanship, and show ring etiquette. This interactive, hands-on educational event will stimulate your enthusiasm and provide a foundation for management and care of your youth beef project in the coming year. A complimentary lunch and t-shirt (early registrations) will be provided. The early registration deadline is February 10, 2016 and the fee is $15/person. Registrations received after February 10, 2016 cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt and the fee is $20/person. A flyer containing more information and registration details may be found on the KSU Youth Livestock website using this link: Online registration is also available at This event has been added on the Pulse Calendar through the Department of Animals Sciences and Industry. Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day: March 19 By Lexie Hayes The 2016 Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day will be March 19, 2016 in Weber Hall on the Kansas State University campus. Presentations and demonstrations will be provided by featured guests, the Teague Family, as well as K-State faculty and staff members. This event will be a fun filled, educational day of activities in which youth, parents, sheep project leaders, and adults can increase their knowledge and 3 P age

4 experience of sheep production and management. Topics include market and breeding project selection, nutrition and feeding, management, health, meat science, wool judging, grooming, showmanship, and show ring etiquette. This interactive event is designed for all ages and skill levels. All participants will receive a complimentary lunch and t-shirt (early registrations). The early registration deadline is February 24, 2016 and the fee is $15/person. Registrations received after February 24, 2016 cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt and the fee is $20/person. A flyer containing more information and registration details may be found on the KSU Youth Livestock website using this link: Online registration is also available at State Wide Livestock Judging Clinic: March 19 Saturday March 19th, 1:00 p.m. at the Kansas Expo Centre in Topeka, the Shawnee County 4-H Livestock and Horse Committees will be hosting a state wide livestock judging clinic and contest. Attached is an informational flyer. For more information, contact: Brooke Gray, 4-H Program Assistant, Shawnee County, (785) PROJECT RELATED Adding/Dropping Projects ~ Deadline is May 1 The project add/drop deadline is May 1. 4-H ers who have not established project enrollment by May 1 will not be eligible to exhibit in the corresponding project area at the Wyandotte County Fair. Project enrollment is an important component of the project experience. 4-H families can update this information any time in 4HOnline by simply editing the 4-H er s profile. This option will be available until midnight on May 1 and then after that the system will not allow any changes to be made to 4-H ers projects. If you have questions please contact your club leader or the Extension office. Who Are WyCo 4-H Project Leaders? To see WyCo 4-H Project Leader s names and contact information, visit the WyCo 4-H webpage at: If you are interested in being a project leader, please contact Debra Sweeten, Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development, dsweeten@ksu.edu or (913) P age

5 Project Learning Lab Kits These are really cool! Project Learning Lab Kits were developed and designed for hands-on learning. They can be used for Project Leader meetings or in any situation where resource information is needed. The contents of the kit are designed to be clear, concise, and durable. For information on Kit Contents and Components of each Learning Lab click: Eleven different Learning Lab Kits are available for check-out from the NE Area Extension Office: Beef, Dairy, Dog, Goat, Horse, Lawn Care, Plant Identification, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine. Kits are available for a month at a time. To ensure availability, reserve the kit as early as possible. To reserve a kit contact your local 4-H Youth Development Program Assistant, Debra Sweeten, via to dsweeten@ksu.edu, and ask her to contact the NE Area Office about checking out one of these kits! KJLS and KSF Market Beef Nominations due by May 1 KJLS and KSF Market Beef Nominations 4-H members planning on showing their animals at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show and/or the Kansas State Fair need to have nominations to the Youth Livestock office by May 1. Information pertaining to the Kansas Livestock Nominations can be found at Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rule Book Revised. The Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rule Book has been revised and will be available soon in print and online. The revised Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rule Book will be printed with S-133 Rev. January 2016 on the back cover, so make sure you have the most up to date copy as there have been many changes. The rule book can be found on K-State Research and Extension Bookstore s website at CAMPS 4-H Sewing Camp 2016, Applications due April 01 Registration is now open for the 2016 Kansas 4-H Sewing Camp! What: 4-H Sewing Camp Who: year old 4-H members with sewing experience When: May 31-June 3 Where: Justin Hall, KSU, Manhattan Campus Cost: $195 Registration: March 1-May 1 through Cvent Note: Registration is limited to a maximum of 30 youth Website: 5 P age

6 In addition, we are seeking adult and teen leader volunteers to assist with 4-H Sewing Camp. Assistants will be available to assist youth sewers, stay overnight in the residence halls and provide other help as needed. Teens and adults with sewing knowledge, are invited to apply. Applications are available at the above website link. Teen and adult leader applications are due April 15. Cost for teen or adult volunteer leader registration is $125. Volunteers Wanted: Sign up, be a Camp Counselor Fantastic 4-H Camp! If you are interested in being a counselor for Fantastic 4-H Camp, please contact Olivia Moore at the Extension Office (913) Adults and youth are needed as camp counselors. Youth must be at least 15 years old. Male counselors are always greatly needed. All counselors must be Registered Volunteers (or become a Registered Volunteer before camp) and have a participation form on file. For more information on becoming a Registered Volunteer contact Debra Sweeten at the Extension Office. Fantastic 4-H Overnight Camp: June This camp is a four day/three night camp experience for ALL youth ages H membership is not required. Campers will ride horses, go canoeing, hike the trails and jump in the pool. Your camper will sing songs by the campfire, make crafts and meet new friends. Camp is located at Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City, KS. Transportation is provided. Register by March 31, To register, contact Olivia Moore, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development at (913) H Campference 2016 By Beth Hinshaw 4-H Campference is for youth ages (before January 1, 2016), and will be held June 24-27, 2016 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. Register early as the space will fill on a first come basis, and Campference was full in 2014 and 2015! Registration and detailed information will be the State 4-H Website in late March. VOLUNTEER and LEADERSHIP 6 P age

7 New & Renewing Volunteer Orientation March 24 Thursday, March 24, 7:00PM at the Extension Office. While this class is designed for New or Renewing Volunteers, anyone is welcome to come and learn more about volunteering with Wyandotte County 4-H Youth Development programs. To register, contact Olivia Moore, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, at (913) Leadership Training Opportunity!!! Let's learn together to give our 4-H members a head start on their college career! The Kansas 4-H Foundation has secured funding to offer FREE Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) training. This training is being offered to 4-H alumni, volunteers, agents and friends! All trainings will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: March 5, Fort Hays State University - Hays April 15, Garden City Fairgrounds - Garden City May 20, KLC - Wichita The Kansas Leadership Center competencies and principles focus on a different type of leadership, one that we experience every day. We act as "change agents" and at KLC they help you prepare to do just that, enact change! For more information, dates and how to register visit COMMUNITY PARTNER OFFERINGS American Red Cross Offers Learning Experiences PET FIRST AID Your pet is counting on you. What will you do when an emergency strikes? Pet First Aid, an American Red Cross course, presents symptoms and care for ailments and emergencies, instructions for creating a pet first aid kit and tips on maintaining your pet's health and well-being. Participants will receive a book w/dvd, a student first aid kit for use in class, practice on manikins (dog and cat), plus practical pet health tips and lifetime certification. $60.00 Saturday, March 5 9- Noon Contact: Pamela Howe, Coordinator, phowe@kckcc.edu 7 P age

8 National Agricultural Hall of Fame (a.k.a. Ag Hall) Visit the Ag Hall this Spring! Climate & Energy Central doing science in Kansas Science is: asking questions gathering data being open to new answers creating a process for change communicating what we know The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame is proud to host the traveling exhibition Climate & Energy Central: Doing Science in Kansas. This traveling exhibition will be available March through June 5 and features Kansas scientists who are working together to address the grand challenges of renewable energy and potential climate change. Featuring large scale graphics, photo murals, and a real section of a center pivot irrigation system, the modular displays create an immersive environment that brings to life scientists and the work they are doing. The exhibit helps viewers understand challenges our planet faces: Will there be enough fresh water? Will we have enough food to eat? Will there be enough energy? Can we help develop cost-effective, renewable energy supplies? As a backdrop to the exhibit a 7 x 20 mural displays 450,000 years of ice core data graphing CO2 and temperature levels and asking questions about what this might mean and what its effects might be. Four modules introduce research to address these complex and interconnected issues: Farmscapes examines how land is used and the complex choices Kansas farmers make. Climate Science focuses on collecting local data and then looking for broad climate trends, what the trends mean, and their impact on future decisions. Energy presents research to find better ways to harvest the sun s energy, exploring protein based solar cells and nanotechnology. Pathways explores how Native American traditions can be used to return us to a balanced relationship with nature. Exhibit Development Designed and produced by Flint Hills Design in collaboration with the Kauffman Museum. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. EPS and matching support from the State of Kansas through the Kansas Board of Regents. The Kansas Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is a partnership of University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Wichita State University and Haskell Indian Nations University. The National Agricultural Hall of Fame is on 126th St. west of the Kansas Speedway and East of K7 Highway. For more information you can info@aghalloffame.com "Creating a Classroom for Agriculture!" REPORTER s & CLUB NEWS 8 P age

9 Wyandotte County 4-H Shooting Sports What a busy month it has been for the WYCO 4-H Shooting Sports and the members of Prairie Fire Community Club! We participated in Wabaunsee County on Jan. 30, Johnson County on Feb , and Jackson/Nemeha County on Feb , Congratulations go to all our participants for shooting their best! Many of our club members are shooting their personal high aggregate and position scores. Not only do the 4- H'ers compete as individuals, they also compete as teams. At the Wabaunsee match, the WYCO BB Gun team took 1st place with a combined aggregate of 1832 and 70 bulls-eyes. Team members included Eric Bird, John Brungardt, Garett Dall, Kent Deterding, and Rhiannon Neath. The Air Rifle team took 3rd place with a combined aggregate of 1973 with 32 bullseyes. Team members included Irene Bird, Garett Dall, Levi Mackey, and Sophie Roper. We had several individual aggregate medals awarded in Air Pistol. Johnson County was a 2 day match on Feb , BB Gun competitors shot on Saturday, while Air Rifle and Air Pistol competed on Sunday. The BB Gun team took 1st place with a combined aggregate of 1867 and 64 bulls-eyes. Team members were determined by highest overall aggregate and consisted of Courtney Sutton, Garett Dall, Izzy Koenig, Kent Deterding and Rhiannon Neath, in respective order. The Air Rifle team shot an outstanding match, and took 1st place with a combined aggregate of 2092 and 56 bulls-eyes. The Air Rifle team consisted of Irene Bird, Sadie Bird, Levi Mackey and Sophie Roper. Irene Bird was the winner of the Top Shot Air Rifle Competition. Air Pistol also shot exceptional. With a combined aggregate of 709 and 9 bulls-eyes, Sophie Roper and Blake Tucker took 1st place in Sr. Air Pistol. The WYCO 4-H Shooting Sports also competed in the Jackson/Nemeha match on the 2 day match, Feb , Personal best aggregates in BB gun were shot by Eric Bird, Leah Mueller, and Cole Holmgrem. The BB gun team took 1st place with a combined aggregate of 1839 and 63 bulls-eyes with team members of John Brungardt, Garett Dall, Kent Deterding, Leah Mueller, and Rhiannon Neath. The Air Rifle team took 2nd place with a combined aggregate of 2028 and 35 bulls-eyes with the team of Irene Bird, Garett Dall, Levi Mackey, and Sophie Roper. The Air Pistol team of Sophie Roper and Blake Tucker took an impressive 1st place with a combined aggregate of 707 and 6 bulls-eyes. Congratulations to all the WYCO 4-H shooting sports members! All their hard work and practice is paying off with individual medals and contributions to the team successes. March will be a busy month of competitions too! We are hosting our annual Wyandotte County match on Sat., March 5 for BB gun and Sun., March 6, 2016 for Air Rifle and Air Pistol. The BB Gun 4-H competitors who are eligible for BB Gun Nationals held annually in Rogers, AR will be competing at KSRA in Holton on Sat., March 12, The following week is the final regular season match in Manhattan, KS hosted by Riley/Pottawatomie County on Sat. and Sun., March 19 & 20, Good luck to the WYCO 4-H Shooting Sports! Cyndi Bird WYCO 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator/Prairie Fire Community Club Leader 9 P age

10 Contribute to the Newsletter Does your club have some exciting news or photos to share? Is there something you think the rest of the county should know that s happening in your club? Then we have an opportunity for you! Your articles and pictures can be featured in the Newsletter and on our Wyandotte County 4-H Facebook. We would like to ask you to limit the article to 200 words and it must be submitted to Debra Sweeten at dsweeten@ksu.edu by the Newsletter submission deadline, which is the 20 th of each month. All submissions subject to minor editing and approval. 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, please contact us by the 20th of the previous month. This newsletter is one way of communicating education information and updates to 4-H members, leaders, parents and the community. Olivia D. Moore Extension Agent, Contact Us! Debra Sweeten Program Assistant, 4-H & Youth Development 4-H & Youth Development omoore@ksu.edu dsweeten@ksu.edu 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 us. 10 P age

11 Minutes of the February 2016 Wy County 4-H Council The regular meeting of the Wy Co 4-H Council meeting was held February 25, 2016 in the Wildcat Room at the the Wy Co Ext. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00pm by Council Vice President Sammy Yantz. Pledges were led by Dakota Mortell. Roll was called by Sammy Yantz. Number in attendance was: Youth 12 Adults 20. Secretary s Report: Minutes were read from the December 2015 Council meeting by Secretary Aiden Jones. Minutes were approved as read. Treasurer s Report: Christina Edwards Prev Balance - $9, Deposts - 0 Debits $ $19.00 Ending Balance - $9, Committee Reports: Achievement and Leader Recognition Program No meeting held yet Trips and Awards Committee to meet Monday, March 7, 2015 at 7pm Club Days Was held in Feb Finance, Properties, Concession Stand Trailer No meeting held yet Livestock Advisory and Horse Advisory In process National 4-H Week and Promotion Nothing reported yet Policy Review Changes (Council By-Laws) Chairperson Aiden Jones reported a meeting was held on Monday, Feb 22 at 6:30pm. Aiden Jones was elected Chair and Ian Pack was elected Co-Chair. Another meeting will be called shortly after reviewing the current by-laws. Agents Report: Olivia gave a report about what all was entailed in the 4-H Programming in Wy/Co. Ask leaders to remember to fill out volunteer hours, as that is part of how we get granted revenue. Olivia also spoke about other programs in which she is involved in and that some of the youth in those Extended 4-H programs may be able to show their completed work at the County Fair. Nadine Newton asked if those youth would show in 4-H class or Open class at the Fair. Olivia shared the results from the 16 participants at Club Day, and gave ribbons & comment sheets to those present or their 4-H Club leaders. Debra has a sign-up form for those eligible who are interested in going to Club Day Regionals. Old Business: Cookbook Fundraiser (Becky Korgol) Becky looked into Morris Cookbooks. Due to the many options available, she suggested we form a committee to further look into it and make recommendations. Concession Stand Trailer (Ron Letcher, Dave Andervich, Shelly Thompson) Dave reported the trailer had not yet sold and after talking to someone very knowledgeable, was advised that our asking price of 11 P age

12 $15,000 was too high. Motion to reduce the asking price from $15,000 to $12,000 was made by Tammy Deterding/seconded by Henry Bird. Motion carried. 4-H Welcome Signs (Olivia Moore) It was agreed she should continue to look into and gather more information. New Business: Executive Board of the Wy Co 4-H Council (Deb Sweeten) - Debra Sweeten reported that according to the By-Laws Article VI, section, the Council officers should meet within seven days preceding each Council meeting. Discussion was had, but a date and time was not set. 4-H Financials Motion was made by Sammy Yantz/seconded by Dakota Mortell to approve check request of $1, to 4-H Livestock Project Club, and check request of $50 to Lonell Brown for Club Day Judging fee. Motion passed. Supplies from Concession Stand Trailer Motion to donate the paper goods to any WyCo 4-H clubs or projects that could use them was made by Becky Korgol/seconded by Henry Bird. Motion passed. Hotdog machine and cheese machines would go to the Property Committee. Extension staff availability- Olivia and Debra will be available to talk with 4-H ers, volunteers and parents for 30 minutes after each 4-H County Council meeting. Debra s and Olivia s general office hours are 8:15am -4:15pm, and other times may be scheduled selectively by appointment; it is recommended that 4-H ers, volunteers, parents, always call to schedule an appointment rather than just dropping in. Announcements: Volunteer Orientation and Training March 24, at 7:00pm. 4-H staff is now offering training every-other-month on the 4 th Thursday, in months there is no Council meeting. Dates are: March 24, May 26, July 28 and Sept 22. These trainings are for volunteers that need to renew their status or for new volunteers. Next 4-H Council Meeting is Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:00pm-8:00pm at the National Agriculture Hall of Fame in the Red Barn. Becky Korgol- Barnyard Babies will be Saturday April 23 rd at Ag Hall of Fame, Gaylen Meriwether requested having 4-H info flyers to pass out at this event and at other events. Adjourn: Motion was made and approved to adjourn the meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Cyndi Bird and seconded by Henry Bird, motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12pm. 12 P age

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