THE CLOVER CONNECTION A newsletter for Douglas County 4-H Families and Volunteers September 2017 What s in this issue: Page 1 4-H Program Fee 4-H Enrollment Page 2 4-H 101 KAP & Pin Applications Final KAP Tip of the Month Page 3 State 4-H Council Application Ambassador Applications State Dog Conference Page 4 DG. County 4-H Dog Project National 4-H Week Club Officer Training Page 5 KYLF and KVF Citizenship Washington Focus 4-H Achievement Celebration Page 6 4-H Council Scholarships 4-H Concession Stand Survey 2018 County Fair Dates Page 7 4-H Achievement Celebration National 4-H Week is October 1-7! Let us showcase the great things 4-H has to offer including all the incredible 4-H youth in the community who work each day to make a positive impact in their communities! Investing in the Future of Kansas 4-H: The Kansas 4-H Program Fee Beginning with the 2017 4-H year, Kansas 4-H will implement a $15 per member program fee for all community club and independent 4-H members. The program fee will be paid at the time of enrollment within 4-H Online. Questions? Please contact Kaitlyn Peine, 4-H Youth Development Agent, at kpeine@ksu.edu or 785-843-7058. 4-H Online How to Enroll -We will be using the 4-H Online Database for the new 4-H Year 4-H families can enroll by visiting https://ks.4honline.com -Enrollment will not be available until October 2 -Returning families should use the email address they used for 2016/2017 enrollment for their username -Passwords can be retrieved by clicking the "I forgot my password button" on the home page - A helpful Family Re-Enrollment Brochure/Guide can be found at http:// www.douglas.k-state.edu/4-h/. Timeline -October 2- enrollment for 2018 4-H Year will be open -December 1- enrollment deadline for returning 4-H families -May 1- project add deadline to be eligible to exhibit at the county fair Cloverbud Enrollment -Youth must be five or turn five by January 1, 2018 - No Program Fee Full 4-H Membership Enrollment -Youth must be seven or turn seven by January 1, 2018 Questions about Enrollment? -Contact the Extension office 785-843-7058.
4-H 101: Learn about Douglas County 4-H Is this your first year in 4-H? Are you a returning 4-H family who would like to get a better understanding of the Douglas County 4-H program? 4-H 101 will be hosted at the Extension office Wednesday, September 13 from 6-7 pm. We will be covering the basics of the Douglas County 4-H Program and opportunities for families to get involved. We will also have a panel discussion with current 4-H ers and volunteers. The meeting will conclude with a Q and A session. To RSVP please call the Extension office at 785-843-7058 by September 11. KAP Forms and Membership Pin Applications All pin applications and KAPs must be turned into community leaders for signatures and are due to the Extension office by 5:00 pm October 2. If you have questions about completing these forms, contact your community leader or the Extension office. Membership Pin Applications: http://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/4-h-library/awards-and-recognition/member-achievement-award.html KAP Forms: http://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/4-h-library/awards-and-recognition/kansas-award-portfolio.html Final KAP Tip of the Month It s time to put all the information that you have gathered throughout the 4-H year together and submit your KAPs to your community leader. Remember that each KAP is specific to a project and each project should match up with one in which you enrolled. Go to 4-H Online and look at the list of projects if you are unsure of a project name. Juniors (ages 7-8) will have a personal page, KAP form, and one page of photographs in each book they complete. The story is part of the KAP in the junior division. It can be written in the space provided on the KAP form, or on a separate piece of paper. Intermediates (ages 9-13) will have a personal page, story (no more than six pages), and KAP form in each book they submit. The three pages of photographs are part of the KAP form for this age level. Seniors (ages 14 and older) will have a personal page, story (no more than six pages), and KAP form in each book they submit. Again, the three pages of photographs are part of the KAP form. There are two optional pages along with the required page in Section 2 at the senior level. It is recommended that at least the optional financial page be completed. Check with your community leader to determine the date that your book(s) should be turned into your club. Community leaders will then make the decision as to which books to submit for county judging. Books selected for county judging must be at the Extension office no later than Monday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Paula Aiken at the Extension office, 785-843-7058, if you have questions or would like help completing your KAPs.
Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council Application Process Any Kansas 4-H member between the ages of 14 and 18 before January 1, 2018 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 youth in the state. Council members will also plan and conduct the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, Citizenship in Action, Campference and other events. Information about the application process can be found at http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferencesevents/kansas-youth-leadership-forum/index.html on the right hand side of the screen. Application and photos are due on an online form on October 2 before 5 p.m. CST and two letters of reference must be postmarked on or before October 2 or they may be uploaded on the application site by October 2 at 5 p.m. The signature page should be postmarked by October 2. Douglas County 4-H Ambassador Program Are you at least a freshman in high school and have been in 4-H for a minimum of two years? Do you enjoy sharing your 4-H story with others? Are you committed to growing our 4-H program? If you answered yes to the previous questions, you should consider applying to become a Douglas County 4-H Ambassador. The application process includes a written application, a written recommendation letter, an interview and a short speech. The application and recommendation are due to the Extension office by 5:00 pm on October 2. The application materials can be found at http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/4-h/forms.html Questions about the Ambassador program may be directed to Sue Ashcraft at sfashcraft@yahoo.com or Robyn Kelso at rkelsoehs@hotmail.com 2017 Kansas 4-H Dog Conference and Quiz Bowl Dogs R Game The Kansas 4-H Dog Conference and Quiz Bowl will be October 21-22 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Educational sessions will include: Track 1: 1. Freestyle Dog Dancing; 2. Obedience Training Games; 3. Leather Dog Collar Stamping; 4. Creepy Crawlies that Can Hurt your Dog; 5. Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing and Details. Track 2 is open only to current dog teams or dog teams ready to advance into more advanced obedience classes. There will be special obedience training for Graduate Novice, Open A & B, Utility A & B Only. Participants must chose Track 1 classes or follow Track 2. It is not possible to mix-and-match tracks. The conference will have a special "Minute to 4-H It" contest, a Dogopoly Hunt, dog skill-a-thon, quiz bowl, plus s'mores and much more. All youth must be chaperoned by a parent or 4-H leader. County groups will be housed in the same cottage and all dogs must be on leash or kenneled in your room. Owners must pick up and bag after dogs. Cost is $105.00 for full-time participants, $65.00 for Saturday only and $45.00 for Sunday only. T-shirts and hoodies may be ordered on-line for an additional cost. You may register at http://www.kansas4-h.org/events/index.html. Registration deadline is October 8 and a $25.00 cancellation fee will apply once participants have registered. No refunds will be given beginning October 9.
Attention All New and Returning Dog Project 4H'ers Our first meeting of the year will be Monday, October 2 at 6:30 pm. We will meet at Retke Kennels, 594 N. 1800 Road, Lecompton, KS. 66050. At this first meeting, we would like for all interested persons and families to come WITHOUT dogs. This will be an informational meeting about the Dog Project, meeting times, expectations, and paperwork completion. There is a $50.00 fee for all new 4-H'ers that we pay to Barbara Retke for use of her kennel. It is a one time fee for as long as you are in the Dog Project. Your dog will need to be at least 4 months old with current vaccinations. Please bring records from your vet. It does not matter if your dog has never been to a class or even knows how to sit!! - together, you and your dog, will learn this and more during the year. My son's first dog was 4 years old and had never been on a leash or had a collar on and he qualified for the State Fair! Any and all ages are welcome to start this project at any time. If you have any questions please contact me by email - jwwfarm@gmail.com. Annette Wren, Dog Project Co-Leader Jon Berg, Dog Project Co-Leader We are celebrating 4-H all week by posting pictures of how 4-H impacts our lives and communities! Join in the celebration each day by posting pictures of yourself on Facebook @ DouglasCountyKansas4H with #dg4h. Selfie Sunday-take or share a selfie of you doing something 4-H related 4-H Memory Monday post a picture of your favorite 4-H memory or event Talent Tuesday share a picture of your favorite project, activity or award Wear it Wednesday snap a picture of you wearing your 4-H shirt with pride Throwback Thursday bring back a picture of your first year in 4-H Friendship Friday smile with a 4-H friend and share it Service Saturday show how you have served your club, community, country or your world during a community service project Douglas County 4-H Council National 4-H Week committee is sponsoring a window display contest for all 4-H clubs. Each club needs to ask a local business to allow you to put up a window display highlighting 4-H opportunities and information in a creative way during 4-H Week! Email Aaron Mullen at mullenfam96@gmail.com the location so it will be eligible for judging. A cash prize will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Let s show Douglas County and social media how much 4-H has enriched our lives! 2017-2018 4-H Club Officer Training The Douglas County 4-H Council is hosting an Officer Training for all 4-H Club Officers on Sunday, October 15 at 4:00 pm in the Dreher Family 4-H Building. 4-H ers will further develop their leadership skills and gain knowledge about their role as a club officer and role model. Pizza will be served at the conclusion of the meeting. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 11 to kpeine@ksu.edu or 785-843-7058.
Kansas 4-H Leadership Weekend -KYLF and KVF The Kansas Youth Leadership Forum and the Kansas 4-H Volunteer Forum will be held November 17-19 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. KYLF is for youth ages 14-18 before January 1, 2018 and KVF is for all Kansas 4-H Volunteers. KYLF will feature leadership workshops, Youth Council Elections, and opportunities to learn and have fun. The Kansas Volunteer Forum will include a workshop with the Kansas Leadership Center, opportunities for networking and sharing resources. Registration and additional information may be found at http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/ Early registration deadline for the Kansas Volunteer Leader Forum is October 16! Final registration for KYLF and KVF is November 1! 2019 Citizenship Washington Focus Informational Meeting Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a citizenship program conducted by the National 4-H Council for high school youth. For one week during the summer, the Douglas County delegation of 14-19 year-olds will attend an eight-day program at the National 4-H Conference Center, just outside Washington, D.C. This program gives participants hands-on opportunities to learn and practice skills that promote Better Citizens Today, Better Leaders Tomorrow. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the history and culture of our nation while having fun and meeting 4-H ers from across the nation. Participants learn by attending workshops, committees, field trips, and social events. The Douglas County Citizenship Washington Focus program is an 18 month program. The next trip will be taken June of 2019. Applications will be accepted now through January 2, 2018. All applicants are required to attend an informational meeting about the CWF Program on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Extension office. Applications are available at http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/4-h/forms.html. County Achievement Celebration Save the date! The County Achievement Celebration will be November 5 at Liberty Hall in Lawrence. The awards ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm with special awards being presented. KAP winners will not be announced, this will be done at the club level. At the conclusion of the awards ceremony the original Muppets movie will be shown starting about 2:30 pm. A medium drink and popcorn will be provided for all attendees. Everyone is invited to attend!
Douglas County 4-H Council Scholarship Program The Douglas County 4-H Council is excited to announce a scholarship program. The Douglas County 4-H Council Scholarship Program was established to provide financial assistance to encourage 4-H ers and adult volunteers to attend 4-H related conferences. Conference opportunities include but are not limited to: 4-H Camp, Campference, Discovery Days, KYLF, Kansas 4-H Volunteer Forum, adult trainings, etc. The funds used for this program are raised through the annual county fair 4-H concessions stand. The scholarship application is posted at http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/4-h/forms.html under the Scholarship Application heading. Return the completed form to the Extension office at least 14 days prior to the event registration deadline. Questions about the program can be directed to Kaitlyn Peine at kpeine@ksu.edu or 785-843-7058. 4-H Council Concession Stand Survey The 4-H Council Concession Stand Committee is seeking input from 4-H families about their volunteer experience at the concession stand. Each year the Douglas County 4-H Council hosts a concession stand at the county fair. For the past five years we have profited $9,000-$10,000 from the concession stand annually. Proceeds from the fair support our county-wide 4-H programs. In 2017 Council awarded $3,870 in scholarship dollars to 4-H'ers who attended 4-H camp, Discovery Days, Citizenship in Action, Kansas Youth Leadership Forum and 4-H Congress. Funds raised from the concession stand also support our 4-H Ambassador Program, 4-H Achievement Celebration, 4-H Club Day, 4-H Camp and more! We hope our 4-H families see the return on their investment for the 3-4 hour shift they work at the concession stand. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The survey will close on October 2, 2017. The survey is at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlsdhh6s0n2vd5cx0ug8svnruotw2ekj1vlqk4jyx6ymtfpa9eg/ viewform
Everyone is invited to celebrate the achievements of the 2016-2017 4-H year. November 5, 2017 1:30 Doors Open 2:00 Special Awards & The Muppet Movie Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts Street Lawrence, KS
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE Kansas State Fair - September 8-17, Hutchison 4-H 101 Information Mtg. - September 13, 6:00 pm, Extension Office National 4-H Week - October 1-7 New 4-H Year/4-H On line Enrollment Begins - October 2 Ambassador Applications Due - October 2 KAP and Special Awards Due - October 2 Youth Leadership Application Due - October 2 KAP Judging - October 12, 11:00 am, Extension Office 4-H Officer Training - October 15, Dreher Family 4-H Bldg. CWF Informational Meeting - October 26, 6:30 pm, Extension Office Achievement Celebration - November 5, 2:00 pm, Liberty Hall KYLF & KVF - November 17-19, Rock Springs 4-H Center Bromelsick Christmas Party - December 10, 2:00 pm Find us on Facebook @ Douglas-County-Kansas-4-H-Youth-Development Follow us on Twitter @DouglasKS4H To Make The Best Better The Douglas County 4-H newsletter is published monthly by K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County. The newsletter is one way of communicating educational information and updates to members, leaders, parents, and community officials. K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County is a cooperative effort of Kansas State University, Douglas County Extension Council, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. K-State Research & Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or a dietary restriction please contact Kaityln Peine at 785-843- 7058 or kpeine@ksu.edu. Kaitlyn Peine 4-H & Youth Development Agent Nickie Harding 4-H Program Assistant 785-843-7058 www.douglas.ksu.edu Cooperative Extension Service Douglas County 2110 Harper Street Lawrence, Kansas 66046-3242