Geary County 4-H News A Newsletter for 4-H Families and Volunteers December 2017

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1 Geary County 4-H News A Newsletter for 4-H Families and Volunteers December 2017 Geary County 4-H Club Day 4-H Club Day will be held February 17, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City. Pre-entry forms are included with this newsletter and are due to the Extension Office by February 1, 2018 at 5:00pm. Event descriptions are also included in this newsletter, so you can be sure to sign up for the category that fits you. 4-H Day is a great way to practice speaking in front of others, practice parliamentary procedure skills, and showcase your talents. Start planning now what you will do for 4-H Day! 4-H Day Resources Central Kansas District 4-H has created a video about preparing and presenting 4-H speeches that may be helpful and can be viewed at Kansas 4-H Communication Fact Sheets are available at and may also be helpful to you as you prepare for 4-H Day. 4-H Day Judging Contests & Awards Ceremony Photography and Family and Consumer Sciences Judging will be two events all 4-H members can participate in at County 4-H Day. A 4-H Day awards ceremony will also be held again this year after all 4-H Day events have taken place. Check out the next 4-H newsletter for more details. Post-Secondary Education Scholarships Applications for 4-H scholarships are due to the County Extension Office by January 22 nd at 5:00pm. The state 4-H website will provide a list of state-wide scholarships that are available. The County scholarships that are available this year are the Paul and Clara Gwin Scholarship, the Ralph Dietrich Scholarship, two Ray and Nellie Smith 4-H Scholarships, and the Flint Hills Preservation Coalition Scholarship. You can apply for all of the available scholarships by filling out the Kansas 4-H Scholarship Application packet that can be picked up at the Extension Office. This packet can also be found online at A new application form has been developed, so please do not use any form that does not say 2018 Kansas 4-H Scholarship Application at the top. Pitch Party Fundraiser Join us for a Pitch Party to raise funds for the Geary County 4-H Interstate Exchange Program. The party will be held on Sunday, February 4 th at the 4-H/Senior Citizens Center starting at 5:00pm. Check out the flyer included in this newsletter for more information. A limited number of spots for this fun event are available, so sign up ASAP!

2 4-H Enrollment Online 4-H enrollment for the year should have been completed by now. If you have not taken care of this, please do so as soon as possible. This will ensure that you continue to receive newsletters and project information. Find more information about enrolling online at h/forms.html. Enrollment Deadline The Geary County 4-H Foundation has set an enrollment deadline of January 1 st in order to receive any funding from the foundation for the current 4-H year. Please make sure 4-H members are enrolled by January 1 st in order to receive any event scholarship funds (including 4-H Camp) and/or post-secondary education scholarships made available by the foundation. 4-H Day with Wildcat Women s Basketball This 10 th Annual event will be held on Saturday, January 13 th at 1:00pm for the K-State vs. Oklahoma State Women s Basketball game. Tickets are $20 each and include a ticket to the game, a t-shirt, and a $7 meal voucher that can be used at the main concession stands at the game. Registration is due by December 21 st and should be done online at A flyer with all of the details for the event is available online at Northeast 4-H Leadership Event The Northeast Area 4-H Leadership Event is designed for future and present day leaders to build their leadership skills! The event is open to youth 12 to 18 years old and will be held January 20 th from 9:30am to 4:30pm at Clay Center Community High School. The fee is $25, but the Geary County 4-H Foundation will pay half of this fee for Geary County 4-H members who complete a scholarship request form that is available at the Extension Office or at If you are interested, you can find more information and register at (click on the green 4-H Event Registration button) or contact the Extension Office. Deadline for registration is January 3 rd. If you re looking for a one day leadership experience with new friends, leadership skills, and great ideas to take back to your club then you should plan to attend! Citizenship in Action Would you like to have more influence in laws and rules that affect your life? Then you ll want to attend Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action! This two day event will be held Sunday, February 18 th through Monday, February 19 th, 2018 at the State Capital in Topeka. All youth who are at least 13 years old are eligible to attend. The purpose of this event is for Kansas 4-H members to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their communities. Registration is due by January 15 th. The fee is $170, but the Geary County 4-H Foundation will pay half of this fee for Geary County 4-H members who complete a scholarship request form that is available at the Extension Office or at If you are interested, you can find more information and register at (under the Events and Activities tab) or contact the Extension Office.

3 Beef Weigh-in Weigh-in will be held on Sunday, February 25 th from 2:00 to 3:00pm. We will be weighing and tagging beef cattle as well as measuring hip height. To calculate frame score, we will need to know the month and year of birth for each animal. Please bring this information along with $3.00 for each tag that you will need. KJLS & KSF Livestock Nominations The 4-H livestock nomination process for 2018 for the Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show has not been completely decided at this time, but will be coming out soon. DNA will continue to be required in Forms will be available at the Extension Office. Nomination deadlines as far as we know are as follows (if changes are made, they will be posted in future 4-H Newsletters): Market Steers and Market Heifers May 1 Commercial (Crossbred) Heifers June 15 Registered Breeding Heifers nomination not required, but registration papers must be in exhibitor s name by June 15 Market Lambs June 15 Commercial Ewes (Wether Dams) June 15 Registered Breeding Ewes nomination not required, but registration papers must be in exhibitor s name by June 15 KSF Market Hogs/KJLS Barrows June 15 Purebred Breeding Gilts nomination not required, but registration papers must be in exhibitor s name by June 15 KSF Commercial Breeding Gilts June 15 Meat Goats June 15 Horse Panorama This event is designed for youth to learn more about equine science and will be held at Rock Springs 4-H Center January 26 th through 28 th. Further details on the Panorama are available at the Extension Office or on the web at Paper entries are due to the Extension Office by January 12 th. Horse Level Testing Now is a great time to get started on your horse Achievement Level testing if you haven t already done so. All District Horse Show participants will need to have completed the appropriate level testing by June 1 st (9-13 year olds Level 1, 14 and up Level 1 and 2). In order to participate in the 4-H horse show at the Kansas State Fair, 4-H members must qualify at the District Horse Show scheduled for July 2 nd in Salina. Upcoming Youth Livestock Events at K-State The K-State Youth Livestock Program has some exciting events planned for the upcoming months. Mark them on your calendar now and plan to attend! Junior Sheep Producer Day March 17 (early registration due February 23) Junior Beef Producer Day March 24 (early registration due March 2) More information on these events can be obtained at the Extension Office or online at The K-State Youth Livestock Program has also created Twitter and Facebook accounts to keep everyone updated on information and deadlines. Go to the webpage listed above to find links to these accounts.

4 Eagle Day Volunteer Opportunity Milford Nature Center is looking for volunteers to help with Eagle Day at Milford Lake on January 20 th. A flyer for the event is included. Volunteer opportunities include serving popcorn/hot chocolate and helping participants with a craft project. Volunteers should contact Pat Silovsky at or pat.silovsky@ks.gov to volunteer. Fair Auction Requirement Don t forget the Geary County Free Fair Board rule that in order to sell a project item or animal in the fair auction, a 4-H member must attend at least three club meetings during the 4-H year (started in October). The official record of meetings attended will be the club secretary s book, so make sure you get counted for the meetings that you attend. This rule does NOT mean you should only plan to attend 3 club meetings a year. A good 4-H member attends and participates in club meetings. Some of you may be aware that there was discussion to change this rule, however Fair Board chose to leave it the same for Apply Now for Hosting Exchange Participants this Summer If your family is interested in hosting an exchange participant this summer, visit or contact Mary Kay Munson at or munson@ksbroadband.net. Exchange participants are expected from Finland, Costa Rica, Japan, South Korea, and other countries unknown at this time. Calendar of Events December 21 4-H Day with Wildcat Women s Basketball registration deadline January 1 Enrollment deadline to qualify for 4-H Foundation support 2 4-H Project Meeting Evening, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center (note change from normal date due to the New Year s Day holiday on January 1) 3 Northeast Leadership Event registration deadline 12 4-H Horse Panorama registration deadline 13 4-H Day with Wildcat Women s Basketball 15 Citizenship in Action registration deadline 20 Northeast Leadership Event, Clay Center High School 20 Eagle Day at Milford Lake 22 4-H Scholarship Applications due to Extension Office by 5pm H Horse Panorama at Rock Springs February 1 4-H Day entries due to Extension Office by 5pm 1 Interstate Exchange Group meeting in Chapman, 6:30pm 4 Pitch Party Interstate Exchange Fundraiser, 4-H Building 5 4-H Council 4-H/Senior Citizens Center 7pm 17 4-H Day at JC 1 st Presbyterian Church Citizenship in Action Conference, Topeka 23 Junior Sheep Producer Day registration deadline H Ambassador Rock Springs 25 Beef Weigh-in, 2 to 3pm

5 K-State Research and Extension Geary County 119 E. 9 th Street P.O. Box 28 Junction City, KS (785) December 19, 2017 Check out this newsletter for important information on upcoming 4-H events and activities, including 4-H Day. I hope you will all pick out at least one category to participate in for 4-H Day sounds like a great year to try something new, like giving a speech or forming a gavel games team. Happy Holidays from all the staff at the Extension Office! Ginger D. Kopfer County Extension Agent K-State Research and 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, please contact Ginger Kopfer at

6 Topic: Public Speaking Date: Time: Program participants will get hints and tips about giving speeches such as project talks and demonstrations. Topics covered will include planning and organizing a presentation, how to give a presentation, posters, and grabbing audience attention. 4-H Project Meeting Evening Future 4-H Project Meeting Evenings will be held on the first Monday of March, April, and May. Topics to be announced. K-State Research and 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, please contact Ginger Kopfer at

7 GEARY COUNTY 4-H CLUB DAY ENTRY FORM Due In Extension Office By Thursday, February 1, 2018 NAME CLUB 4-H AGE NOTES: *Use one entry form per member!!! *Additional forms will be available from the Extension Office. *One form should be turned in for a whole club event, plus, individuals should mark the club event on their own entry form. *Remember that juniors are 7 to 12 years old as of January 1, 2018 and seniors are 13 and over as of January 1, In group events, you must compete in the age category of the group s oldest member. Room Monitor Check here if you would like to serve as a room monitor at 4-H Day Public Speaking Project Talk (7 to 12 year olds only) Senior Demonstration or Illustrated Talk Senior Public Speaking Junior Public Speaking (11 and 12 year olds only) Sharing (Cloverbud 4-Hers only) Show and Tell (1 st year 4-Hers only) Junior Demonstration or Illustrated Talk Music (For group events, please list other group participants on the back) Chorus Vocal Ensemble Senior Vocal Solo Junior Vocal Solo Orchestra and Band Instrumental Ensemble Senior Instrumental Solo Junior Instrumental Solo Dance (Please list names of other group participants on the back) Senior Country Dance Type of Dance Senior Folk, Step, or Square Dance Type of Dance Senior Choreographed Dance Type of Dance Senior Other Dance Type of Dance Junior Country Dance Junior Folk, Step, or Square Dance Junior Choreographed Dance Junior Other Dance Drama (For group events, please list other group participants on the back) Play Title of Play Time needed to set up (15 minutes maximum), perform (45 minutes maximum), and clean up Skit Title of Skit Time needed to set up (15 minutes maximum), perform (15 minutes maximum), and clean up Senior Reading Senior Solo Acting Senior Other Talent Junior Reading Junior Solo Acting Junior Other Talent

8 NAME 4-H AGE CLUB Parliamentary Procedure Events Model Meeting Senior Gavel Games Please list team members: Junior Gavel Games (optional) Group Event Participants - Please list all participants so that conflicts can be avoided in the schedule. Type of Group Event: Participants: Type of Group Event: Participants: Type of Group Event: Participants:

9 Geary County 4 H Day 2018 Entry Materials Geary County 4 H Day will be held on February 17 th. Now is the time to start thinking about which events you would like to participate in at 4 H Day. The following are some descriptions of the events and some hints that will help you prepare. Also included is the entry form which is due to the Extension Office by February 1, If your entry form is not turned in by this time, you will not be included on the schedule. Remember that juniors are 7 to 12 years old as of January 1, 2018 and seniors are 13 and over as of January 1, All activities are judged and placed in a blue, red, or white ribbon category with a purple ribbon awarded to those most deserving at the end of the day in each 4 H Day activity, except Cloverbud 4 H entries and the Show and Tell category. All Cloverbud 4 Her s and those who participate in Show and Tell will receive a participation ribbon for their talks or talent numbers. (Although participation will not be competition judged, judges comments will be given.) PowerPoint can only be used for Project Talks and Demonstrations. 4 H Day is a good time to develop self confidence and poise. It s an opportunity to perform in front of others and share your 4 H experiences and talents. I hope every one of you will find something that interests you and will get involved in this activity! Parliamentary Procedure Contests Gavel Games A parliamentary procedure demonstration t Junior and Senior Divisions t 4 members per team plus an at large member (optional) t 20 minute maximum time limit t Senior team members will draw for the office of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, member (if a 5 person team); Junior team members can pre assign officer positions t Each team will be required to do a certain number of specific motions t One junior and one senior team may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Model Meetings Shows example of a complete business meeting 35 minute maximum time limit (time will not include roll call) An agenda of the model meeting must be presented to the judge before the meeting is called to order. The judge will deduct one ribbon placing if the agenda is not made available. The secretary will be asked to turn in notes after the model meeting. No officer s books are required. (Up to date Secretary s book is required for Regional 4 H Day.) Recreation may be at any time during the meeting. (Recreation is not allowed at Regional 4 H Day.) Leaders should participate in the meeting as they normally do. Advice and counsel will be in order and may include announcements and reports. Each club will draw one parliamentary procedure problem to incorporate into their model meeting. The problems you will draw from are: Division of the house Division of the question Lay a motion on the table Take a motion from the table Previous question One entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day

10 Public Speaking Project Talk A speech telling about a project in which you are currently enrolled. This speech may include your experiences and/or information relating to the project as well as promotion of the project. The purpose is to inform. o For 4 H members 7 to 12 years old o Time recommended: 3 to 4 minutes, 7 minutes maximum o Visuals are encouraged, but are not required o PowerPoint is allowed in this category. A Windows compatible computer and projector will be provided if requested by the entry deadline. Presentations should be brought on a jump drive. Also bring two hard copies of the presentation in case of technical difficulties. No internet access will be provided. o No questions are asked o A project talk includes three parts: Introduction The opening statement and attention getter Body The main part of the talk. Tell the main idea of your talk, then explain or illustrate important facts in developing the main idea Conclusion/Summary Repeat a few of the major points of your talk. o Two entries may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks A demonstration is showing and telling how to do something. An illustrated talk is just telling how to do something. Junior Division for 4 H members 7 to 12 years old; Time recommended: 4 to 7 minutes, 10 minutes maximum Senior Division for 4 H members 13 years and older; Time recommended 5 to 10 minutes, 15 minutes maximum Questions are asked A summary that reviews important points is required as part of the speech Should begin with a catchy introduction Either individual or team presentations The topic may be related to a project in which the 4 Her is currently enrolled The endorsement of brand names is discouraged All necessary equipment is provided by the 4 Her PowerPoint is allowed for both age divisions in this category. A Windows compatible computer and projector will be provided if requested by the entry deadline. Presentations should be brought on a jump drive. Also bring two hard copies of the presentation in case of technical difficulties. No internet access will be provided. Two entries from each age division may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Some hints for Demonstrations: Cover the demonstration table with a tablecloth or paper Move ingredients to one side of the table as you demonstrate 4 Her should set up and clean up their own demonstration Show your finished project Clean up your table before you show the finished project

11 Public Speaking g Junior Division for 4 Hers 11 and 12 years old; Time recommended: 5 to 7 minutes, 10 minutes maximum g Senior Division for 4 Hers 13 years and older; Time recommended: 5 to 7 minutes, 15 minutes maximum g Topic unlimited g Visuals are optional, they should enhance the talk, not distract. No posters or PowerPoint presentations allowed. g Outline is required for judge (judge will deduct one ribbon placing if outline is not available) g If notes are used, note cards are recommended instead of paper g Junior Division not eligible to advance to Regional 4 H Day g Two Senior Division entries may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Sharing ( For Cloverbud 4 H members (must be enrolled) ( Time recommended: 2 to 3 minutes ( Props or posters optional ( Topic may be any 4 H related project or item ( May do this talk alone or with your Cloverbud group ( Each 4 Her entering will receive a participation ribbon ( Not eligible to advance to Regional 4 H Day Show and Tell ' For any first year member who is not giving another talk ' Time recommended: 2 to 3 minutes ' Props or posters optional ' Topic may be any 4 H related project or item ' Each 4 Her entering will receive a participation ribbon ' Not eligible to advance to Regional 4 H Day Music General Hints: If a number is short, play it through twice Write your name on your music so that it can be returned to you Only one piano will be available in the music room Chorus * 16 or more members from one or more clubs, or 12 or more members for club chorus if club membership is under 16 * Two numbers required * Original copy of selections with measures numbered will be given to the judge before performing or judge will deduct one ribbon placing * May or may not have accompanist * Director and accompanist need not be 4 Hers; however these individuals may not sing with the group unless they are a 4 Her * Memorization of numbers is not required, but is desirable and may influence the rating given by the judge * One entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day

12 Vocal Ensemble < Group may be composed of 2 to 15 4 Hers, not including accompanist < Two numbers required < Original copy of selections with the measures numbered will be given to the judge before performing or judge will deduct one ribbon placing < Accompanist need not be a 4 Her < Memorization of numbers is not required, but is desirable and may influence the rating given by the judge < One entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Vocal Solo Junior and Senior d Participant will sing one number d Original copy of selection with measures numbered will be given to the judge before performing or judge will deduct one ribbon placing d Accompanist need not be a 4 Her d Selection should be memorized or judge will deduct one ribbon placing d One junior entry and one senior entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Orchestra and Band > 16 or more 4 Hers from one or more clubs > Members play one number of their own choosing > Original copy of conductor s scores with measures numbered is to be given to judge before playing or judge will deduct one ribbon placing > Director is not required to be a 4 Her, however this individual may not play with the group unless he or she is a 4 Her > Memorization of number is not required > One entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Instrumental Ensemble + 2 to 15 4 Hers, not including accompanist, from one or more clubs + One number required + Original copy of selections with measures numbered will be given to the judge before performing or judge will deduct one ribbon placing. + Memorization of number is not required + One entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Instrumental Solo Junior and Senior Q Participant will play one number Q Original copy of selection with measures numbered will be given to the judge before performing or judge will deduct one ribbon placing Q Memorization of number is NOT required Q Accompanist is not required to be a 4 Her Q One junior entry and one senior entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Dance (4 Her must provide own equipment such as CD player) ¼ Each category has a 5 minute time limit ¼ One junior entry and one senior entry in each category may be selected for Regional 4 H Day ¼ Introduction (including name, 4 H club, and description of performance) is important ¼ Recorded music is encouraged for all categories Country Dance This may be country swing or country line dance Folk, Step, and Square Dance If a live caller is used, must be a member of the group Choreographed Dance This may be a drill team, or specifically designed routine Other Dance May be a tap dance, jazz dance, break/street dance, interpretive or acrobatic dance. Acrobatic means a dance that includes a couple of acrobatic moves, not a gymnastics routine.

13 Drama Plays k Limited strictly to one act plays with one set. No set changes allowed. k No number limitations on participants k 45 minutes maximum time limit k 5 minutes will be allowed to set the stage before the play k Club is responsible for all scenery k Script must be turned in to judge before performance or judge will deduct one ribbon placing k 4 Hers should be in charge of stage arrangements including pulling the curtain and setting the stage k Introduction is important and is not included in time allowed k One entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Skits No number limitations on participants 15 minute maximum time limit Script must be turned in to judge before performance or judge will deduct one ribbon placing Introduction is important and is not included in time allowed One entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Reading Junior and Senior Poetry interpretation or prose interpretation Dramatic, interpretive, humorous, or other type of reading Individual presentation only 10 minute maximum time limit Have an attention getting introduction that includes title and author, which also sets the scene for your piece A folder or book must be used as a prop, no other props may be used May be memorized, but needs to look as though it were a reading, otherwise it would be solo acting One junior and one senior may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Solo Acting Junior and Senior Must be memorized or judge will deduct one ribbon placing The material is generally something that was published as a script, but can be done from a story. The pieces may be single or multiple characters (one person does all the parts). Individual presentation only 10 minute maximum time limit 4 Her may move around and props may be used Include an attention getting introduction that gives title and author One junior and one senior may be selected for Regional 4 H Day Other Talent Junior and Senior Miscellaneous grouping may include talent such as novelty numbers, stunts, pantomime, puppets, marionettes, ventriloquist acts, baton routines, gymnastics routines, or other types of talent May be an individual or group presentation 10 minute maximum time limit Introduction is important (name, club, description of performance) and is not included in time allowed One junior entry and one senior entry may be selected for Regional 4 H Day

14 Fundraiser for the Geary County 4-H Interstate Exchange Program 10 Point Pitch Sunday, February 4 th 4 H/Senior Citizens Center (1025 S. Spring Valley Road, Junction City) 5:00 6:00pm Round 1 6:00 6:15pm Snack Time (bring your favorite finger food to share, drinks will be provided) 6:15 7:15pm Round 2 No age restrictions on players. A movie will be shown in the dining room for youth who aren t playing. Don t forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle. We will be selling raffle tickets for $1 each or 12 for $10. The proceeds made through the raffle will be split evenly between the raffle winner and the 4-H Interstate Exchange program. $50 PRIZE For winning team of Round 1 and Round 2! Cost: $20 per person. Fees will be collected at the door. A limited number of spots are available, so pre enter today by calling the Extension Office at or ing gkopfer@ksu.edu. Teams of two or singles can enter. Singles will be paired with a partner through random drawing. 4 H Interstate Exchange programs are a series of learning experiences in which individuals from the county visit in the homes of 4 H members in another geographical area, and are visited by them in return. This results in many benefits to 4 H members and their families.

15 EAGLE DAY at Milford Lake January 20, Milford Nature Center EVENTS SCHEDULE Milford Nature Center 9:15 am, 11:30 am & 1:45 pm Raptors 10:00 am, 12:15 pm & 2:30 pm Owls 10:45 am & 1:00 pm Nesting Eagles in Kansas 3:15 pm Birds of Prey Starbird Classroom 10:00 am, 12:15 pm & 2:30 pm LIVE Eagle Program Sponsors Geary Co./Junction City Convention & Visitors Bureau B&B Busing Bus Schedule 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm Visit the Kid s Tent with activities and crafts for the kids. FREE popcorn and hot chocolate for all visitors courtesy of the Milford Friends. 2:00 pm Milford Nature Center More Eagle Programs January 6 - Tuttle Creek Eagle Days US Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District 1:00 pm Note: FREE entrance to Milford State Park for all vehicles. Eagle buses are free of charge thanks to our sponsors.