January 2016 4-H Council Meeting The next 4-H Council meeting will be held Monday, January 25 th in the courthouse meeting room at 7:00 p.m. Ambassador Meeting The Morris County 4-H Ambassadors will meet on Monday, January 25 th in the courthouse meeting room following the 4-H Council meeting. Cloverbud Meeting The next county Cloverbud meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21 st at 7:00 p.m. in the courthouse meeting room. County Fiber Arts Meeting There will be a county Fiber Arts meeting held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Council Grove from 6-8 pm. Please bring your supplies. Anyone is welcome to attend, especially 4-Hers who are not enrolled in the project but are interested in learning more. Northeast Area KAP Judging 4-Hers who were named a senior county project award winner and who have passed their 14 th birthday BEFORE January 1, 2016, but NOT their 19 th birthday before January 1, 2016, are eligible to participate in the Northeast Area KAP Screening. 4-Hers may submit a KAP for each project area in which they were name a champion. KAPs need to be turned into the Extension Office by January 6 th at 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you have used the senior KAP forms that have a revised date of September 15, 2014. Before you turn in your KAP book, you are also encouraged to make revisions/improvements to your book, especially the suggested changes mentioned on your score card. 4- Hers who are eligible to participate in the Area KAP screening are listed below: *Laura Buller Fiber Arts *Makenzie Downes Meat Goats, Shooting Sports, and Swine *Christopher Jones - Poultry *Levi Koepsel Space Tech *Justine Lee Dog Care & Training and Sheep *Sarah Loomis Beef *Jess Prudence Clothing & Textiles, Foods & Nutrition, Leadership, and Photography *Hannah Stilwell Dairy Goats
4-H Club Day & Regional 4-H Club Day The Morris County 4-H Club Day will be held on Saturday, March 5th at the Council Grove Elementary School. Entry forms are attached to this newsletter or are available on our website at: http://www.flinthills.kstate.edu/4-h/morris-county/. The entry deadline is Friday, February 19 th. Regional 4-H Club Day will be held on March 19 th at Madison High School. County Project Leaders Attached to this newsletter is the list of the county project leaders for the 2015-2016 4-H year. There are some project areas where we are missing a leader and we would appreciate if anyone would call or email to volunteer. Northeast Leadership Event (NELE) Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 are encouraged to attend the Northeast Area Leadership Event on January 30 th. The event will be held at Riley County High School from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The day is designed to help future and present day leaders develop leadership skills, meet new friends, and take home great ideas back to their local club. The cost to attend is $25 and will include workshops, lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt. Additional information is attached to this newsletter. To register, visit kansas4h.org. The registration and payment deadline is January 15 th. Kansas 4-H Scholarship The 2016 Kansas 4-H Scholarship application is available on our website at http://www.flinthills.k-state.edu/4-h/morriscounty/ in a fillable form. Forms are also available in the Extension Office. 4-H members wanting to apply need to have completed applications submitted to the Extension Office by Monday, January 25 th. Scholarship selection is based on 4-H merit: 40 percent on 4-H leadership, 30 percent on citizenship/community service in 4-H, 20 percent on 4-H participation and recognition, and 10 percent on non-4-h participation, leadership, community service, and recognition in school and community. Each application must include a transcript of grades and two letters of reference (one from school personnel and one from a nonrelated 4-H leader or non-related current employee of K-State Research and Extension). Graduating seniors and college students are encouraged to apply. Kansas 4-H with the Wildcat Women Mark your calendars for February 27th at 3:30PM for the annual KAE4-HA Wildcat Women game with Kansas 4-H. The ticket cost is $20 per person and each participant will receive a t-shirt, ticket to the game, and a meal voucher for a hot dog and drink. Registration information/forms are available at kansas4h.org or in the Extension Office. The registration and payment deadline is January 15, 2016. The Wildcat Women will be taking on the Baylor Bears that Saturday.
Citizenship in Action Would you like to have more influence in laws and rules that affect your life? Then you ll want to go to Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action (CIA)! CIA will be held February 14-15, 2016. The purpose of this event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. The legislative visit will not only familiarize youth with the capitol building, but also show them how they can affect the legislative process. The cost to attend is $165. Because of the generosity of the Morris County 4-H Foundation, Morris County 4-Hers may attend for $99. Registration is due January 15, 2016. Riley County Hippology & Quiz Bowl The 2016 Riley County Hippology and Quiz Bowl Contest will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Entry forms are available in the Flint Hills Extension Office and are due by January 13. Horse Panorama The 2016 4-H Horse Panorama has been scheduled for January 29-31 at Rock Springs. Registration is due January 15 th. Check the following link, http://www.kansas4- h.org/events-activities/conferencesevents/horse/index.html, for information, registration, and rules for 4-H Horse Panorama. Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) The 2016 dates for the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) trip are June 16-27, 2016. Through their participation, 4- Hers will learn about the political process, visit Capitol Hill, meet with Kansas legislators, participate in workshops and assembly groups, visit historic sites and memorials, and interact with 4-H members from other states. CWF is open to 4-Hers who are 15-18 years of age as of January 1, 2016. For more information and registration details, visit: http://www.kansas4-h.org/p.aspx?tabid=456. The registration deadline is January 15, 2016, or when all spots are filled. Shawnee County Livestock and Horse Judging Clinic The Shawnee county livestock and horse judging clinic will be held March 19 th in Topeka. Registration will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the judging clinic will start at 1:00 p.m. Attention 4-H Rabbit Owners Someone has donated a bunch of rabbit cages and equipment for our 4-H kids in the rabbit project. If you need something, call Tonya Carroll at (785) 230-1665.
Kansas Lifts Ban on Poultry Exhibitions The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced on Dec. 4, 2015, that it will be lifting the ban placed on poultry exhibitions and other events where birds are gathered or co-mingled. The order, signed by Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey on June 9, 2015, was implemented in an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza (HPAI) and protect poultry health in Kansas. While the ban is lifted, Dr. Brown continues to encourage all poultry owners to monitor their flocks and maintain good biosecurity practices. For additional information about HPAI and the response efforts in Kansas, visit http://agriculture.ks.gov/divisionsprograms/division-of-animal-health/animaldisease-control-and-traceability/avianinfluenza. Extension Office Closed The Extension office will be closed on Friday, January 1 st for New Year s Day and on Monday, January 18 th observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Mark Your 2016 Calendars February 19-20 Ambassador Training at Rock Springs March 5 Morris County Club Day March 5 Ks Junior Beef Producer Day March 19 Regional Club Day March 19 Ks Junior Sheep Producer Day May 31 June 3 Discovery Days Sept. 9-18 Kansas State Fair Sept. 30 - Oct.2 - KJLS in KDWPT Angler Certification Instructor Course On Saturday, February 20, 2016 the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism is presenting a certified instructors course for adults. Also, for youth between the ages of 12 and 17 they can become certified as KDWPT Junior Assisting Angler Volunteers. For more information, go to fishingsfuture.org or email Phil Taunton at ptaunton7@gmail.com.
Northeast 4-H Leadership Event What: The Northeast Area 4-H Leadership Event is designed for future and present day leaders! This is open to ages 12-18 years old and we hope to meet people from all over the Northeast Area! This is an event that will help to create leadership skills, with class leaders that will share amazing activities. Guest speakers are Mr. Cain Fouard and Mr. Matthew Kelso. When: The Northeast 4-H Leadership event will take place on January 30, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Registration closes January 15, 2016. To register, go to www.kansas4-h.org. Who can Attend: This event is open to ages 12 and up, there will be classes for volunteers/adults as well as youth delegates. The cost of the event is $25 which includes the workshops, lunch, snacks, and t-shirt! Lead By: The Northeast 4-H Leadership Event is created and coordinated by the Northeast Area Representatives from the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council. Why: 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! We hope that you will join us for this year s Northeast Area leadership opportunity.
2016 COUNTY PROJECT LEADERS PROJECT LEADER PHONE Email BEEF Chad Johnson 785-349-5522 CITIZENSHIP CLOTHING & TEXTILES CLOVERBUDS Jess & Cathy 620-767-5155 cathy@tctelco.net Prudence COMMUNICATION Mindy Andres 785-466-6323 mindy.andres@okstate.edu DAIRY CATTLE & GOATS Crystal Carson 785-561-0474 ccarson@usd481.com DOG CARE & TRAINING ENERGY MANAGEMENT Chris Bachura 620-767-2198 csbachura@centurylink.net ENTOMOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EXPLORING 4-H FIBER ARTS Patchwork & Quilting FOODS & NUTRITION Lisa Lee Lizzy Buller 1. Mary Ellerman 2. Cathy Prudence 620-767-7142 620-443-5283 785-497-2876 620-767-2175 mry_ellerman@yahoo.com cathy@tctelco.net GEOLOGY HEALTH & WELLNESS HOME ENVIRONMENT Cheryl Downes 620-767-6638 HORSE Lisa Wainwright 785-466-3132 LEADERSHIP MEAT GOATS Charles Downes 785-466-1112 PERFORMING ARTS PETS Cats PHOTOGRAPHY Shilo King 785-349-2373 kingshil@tctelco.net PLANT SCIENCE POULTRY RABBITS Alicsa Mayer 785-499-3534 READING SHEEP SHOOTING SPORTS SPACE TECH SWINE VISUAL ARTS WILDLIFE WOODWORKING 1. Tim King 2. Clark Carroll 3. Clifford Carroll 4. James Fetters 5. Tiffany Zeller 6. Brandon Glessner 7. Jason Harris 8. Charles Downes 1. Lora Koepsel 2. Levi Koepsel Robert & Jeanine Bacon Clifford Carroll Clark Carroll 785-349-2373 785-238-4576 620-767-5053 620-767-2800 785-466-1964 620-767-5639 785-466-1610 J 785-466-6427 R 785-767-5053 785-238-4576 morriscountysharpshooters @hotmail.com allskoepsel@gmail.com bullseye@tctelco.net cl-carroll@hotmail.com
CLUB DAY ENTRY FORM (ONE PER FAMILY) Entry Form Due to the Extension Office on or before Friday, February 19, 2016 Club Day will be held on Saturday, March 5 th LAST NAME ONLY: PHONE: CLUB: Birth date Entry Areas EX: 4-Her s Name: John Doe 07/07//90 3 5 7 10 12 14 18 4-Her s Name: 4-Her s Name: 4-Her s Name: Public Presentations 1 Show & Share (1 st time participants only) 2 Project Talk (Ages 7-13) Project Area: 3 Public Speaking (Ages 14+) 4 Jr. Demonstration/Illustrated Talk (Ages 7-13) Partner (if applicable) & Project Area: 5 Sr. Demonstration/Illustrated Talk (Ages 14+) Partner (if applicable) & Project Area: Talent Event 6 Reading 7 Novelty If more than 1 person, list participants: 8 Dance Routine If more than 1 person, list participants: 9 Skit or One-Act Play (Can be a club or a mixed group of 4-Hers) Participants: Music Entries 10 Jr. Vocal Solo (Ages 7-13) 11 Sr. Vocal Solo (Ages 14+) 12 Jr. Instrumental Solo (Ages 7-13) 13 Sr. Instrumental Solo (Ages 14+) 14 Vocal Ensemble (2-10 4-Hers, any age) Participants: 15 Instrumental Ensemble (2-10 4-Hers, any age) Participants: 16 Chorus (11 or more 4-Hers, any age) Participants: Parliamentary Procedures 17 Jr. Gavel Games Adult Contact and Phone Number: Participants (4 Team Members): Alternate Participants: 18 Sr. Gavel Games Adult Contact and Phone Number: Participants (4 Team Members): Alternate Participants: 19 Model Meeting (Please list participants on back of form) Club: Adult Contact and Phone Number: Notes: Readings should not be memorized. A script is required. Novelty includes: Juggling, pantomime, ventriloquist, magic puppets, marionettes, and gymnastics. Project talks and demonstrations/illustrated talks can only be given on subjects that a 4-Her is enrolled in. All musical entrants must bring the original sheet music (music may not be copied, due to copyright laws) for the judge and have the measures numbered. Instrumental entries will not have to be memorized. All vocal numbers must be memorized. Pre-recorded music accompaniment is allowed.
County & Regional 4-H Day Guidelines Junior Division - 7-13 years Senior Division - 14 & over Revised 5/15 EVENTS PARTICIPANTS TIME # OF ENTRIES to Regional TALENT Novelty No age or size limit 1 number, not to exceed 5 min. 1 Reading Individual Activity Juniors & Senior Together 1 number, not to exceed 5 min script required 1 Skit/1 Act Play No size or age limit, original script must be presented to the judge 1 number, not to exceed 10 min 1 Dance Routines 1 or more any age 1 number, not to exceed 5 min 1 MUSIC Chorus 11 or more 4-H ers any age 2 numbers must be memorized ** 1 Vocal Ensemble 2-10 4-H ers any age 2 numbers must be memorized ** 2 Instrumental Ensemble 2 or more 4-H ers any age 2 numbers ** 2 Vocal Solo Individual, 2 age groups 1 number must be memorized ** 1 Junior 1 Senior Instrumental Solo Individual, 2 age groups 1 number ** 1 Junior 1 Senior ** All music entries must bring the original sheet music for the judge and have measures numbered. Instrumental entries will not have to be memorized. All vocal numbers must be memorized. Pre-recorded music accompaniment is allowed. PUBLIC PRESENTATION Project Talks (tells about project) Individual, Jr. only Must be enrolled in project 2-7 minutes, visuals optional 2 Public Speaking(original presentation) Individual, Sr. only maximum 15 minutes, visuals optional, provide outline, 1-2 notecards suggested 2 Demonstration & Illustrated Talks (shows how or tells how) Individual or team of 2 Must be enrolled in project 2 Junior, 2 senior Maximum time 15 minutes Includes set-up & presentation 2 Junior 2 Senior PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Sr. Gavel Games Jr. Gavel Games Teams of 4, all participants will take a written test, may not use notes, will draw for positions. See Gavel Games manual for requirements Teams of 4, all participants will take a written test, may not use notes, will not draw for positions. See Gavel Games manual for requirements 10-15 minutes parliamentary presentation 1 10-15 minutes parliamentary presentation 1 Model Meetings (Main Motion, Subsidiary Motion, Incidental Motion, Privileged Motion & Unclassified Motion) All club participation (Find motions in: A Guide to Parliamentary Practice for your club.. pg 2-3) 35 minute meeting (includes roll call and recreation) Provide agenda, present secretary book & notes after meeting. Must do all 5 types of motions. 1