December 2017 Shawnee County 4-H Dates to Remember: Events Council Dec. 14th A Word From Your Agent... Dear 4-H families, Wheat Kit Day Dec. 21st Office Closed/ Christmas Dec. 22nd- 25th Office Closed/New Years Jan. 1st January Jamboree Jan. 6th Livestock Educational Meeting Jan. 7th County Club Days Feb. 17th Regional Club Days Mar. 24th Visit us on the Web: www.shawnee.ksu.edu Candis Meerpohl 4-H Youth Development Agent candism@ksu.edu 785-232-0062 ext.120 Kim Seeley 4-H Program Assistant kjseeley@ksu.edu 785-232-0062 ext.112 Callie Hobkirk 4-H Office Assistant cshobkirk@ksu.edu 785-232-0062 ext.111 Thank you so much for coming to the 2017 4-H Achievement Night! From the decorations to the program to the reception it was a great night. The Achievement Night Committees really outdid themselves this year! In November we also sent 5 youth to Kansas Youth Leadership Forum at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Seth, Shaina, Taylor, Rachel and Karsyn had a great time learning about leadership, and meeting new 4-H friends from across the state. State events are a great way for older 4-H members to get more involved in 4-H and take their leadership skills to the next level. There is an article about the Northeast Leadership Forum in this chatterbox. As we enter the end of this calendar year I will make one pitch for looking at the achievement pin application that you will be working on for 2017-2018. As youth get older in the 4-H program receiving your achievement pin has more requirements. It is best to look at them now and it will help you plan the 4-H work you do for the year. The pin applications can all be found on our website at: http://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/4-h/record-booksachieve-pins/ I hope everyone has Happy Holidays this month. If your club carols or does community service this time of year please send pictures to the office. We can post them on our Facebook page! ~Candis Sweet! Baking Supply is offering a 10% discount for all Shawnee County 4-H members. They are located in Fairlawn Plaza-inside the mall. They are requiring proof of membership, proof can be provided by wearing a 4-H T-Shirt. If you do not have a 4-H T-Shirt other acceptable proof could be: reciting the 4-H pledge, stating your clubs name, or explaining the 4 H s of 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, Health). 1
Bunny Bunch, Dec. 4th (Not meeting at EMR) Exchange, Dec. 7th Events Council Meeting, Dec. 14th Mark Your Calendar! County Club Days, Feb. 17th Regional Club Days, Mar. 24th Clothing Cares, Dec. 21st Office Closed/Christmas, Dec. 22nd-25th Office Closed/New Years, Jan. 1st January Jamboree, Jan. 6th Livestock Educational Meeting, Jan. 7th Important Change for Shawnee County Livestock Sale STOP! If you are planning to sell animals at the 2018 SNCO Fair you MUST read this! The Shawnee County Livestock committee has asked the Shawnee County Extension Board to require educational classes for youth wanted to sell their animals during the Shawnee County Fair Livestock Sale. Since 4-H s primary concern is education the board has agreed to this request. For the 2018 Shawnee County Fair youth will be required to attend 2 livestock project meetings. Three classes will be offered by the Livestock Committee. The first is a selection and feeding meeting. That will be January 7th at the Extension Office Meeting room, the time is still to be determined. The second meeting will be on showmanship and show ring tips and tricks, that date will be before the Shawnee County Spring Show. The final class is how to be successful at a livestock sale. It will cover how to approach buyers, how to thank them and how to prepare your animal. Again, all youth who wish to sell beef, goats, swine and sheep will be required to attend two of the three project meetings. All three will be helpful to youth in livestock market projects. Youth who wish to sell meat pens of rabbits or poultry are required to attend the last livestock sale class only. Please watch chatterbox and your e-mail for the remaining dates for the project meetings. 2
January Jamboree Events Council invites youth to our annual January Jamboree Craft Event. January Jamboree is an event where youth can come and make various crafts for a small fee ranging in price from free to $3. Examples of past crafts are birdfeeders, kaleidoscopes, greeting cards and painted tiles just to name a few! This is a great event to invite your friends to and they can learn about 4-H while making crafts. All youth are welcome! January Jamboree is January 6th, 1pm to 3pm at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd. (South entrance). Concessions will also be available at the event. There is a flyer to share with your friends and neighbors on our county website (shawnee.k-state.edu), and on pg. 9 of the Chatterbox. All clubs are asked to provide one craft for the January Jamboree event. Please fill out and return the form below to the 4-H office by December 20th. You can email your clubs information to cshobkirk@ksu.edu. Set-up will begin at 12:30 on the 6th. January Jamboree Activity Sign-up- Name of Club: Contact: Activity / Craft: Cost ($): * can be free to $3 (only to cover cost of materials) # of tables needed: Electrical needs? Yes No Please turn information into the 4-H Office no later than December 20, 2017! Join the Fun On December 21st Kansas Day is just around the corner and you know what that means.. we need your help in making bread in a bag kits. We will be putting together bread in a bag kits for School Enrichment Thursday, December 21st at 1:00pm in the upstairs meeting room. We are looking for about 12 volunteers. This is a great opportunity to spend time with your fellow 4-H friends, and add community service to your record book. So come and join the fun! The School Enrichment program is an opportunity to reach school age children that may not have had any other 4-H experience. This is not a fundraiser for the Extension Office. The schools pay a nominal fee per student to cover the cost of the supplies. The bread in a bag Wheat Science program is one of the most popular programs offered to the elementary teachers in Shawnee County. Please call Kim Seeley at 232-0062 x112 or email kjseeley@ksu.edu by December 15th so we will know how many helpers to count on. 3
Fair Theme Contest Attention Shawnee County 4-H Clubs!! The Shawnee County fair board needs your help picking a fair theme for the 2018 Shawnee County Fair! They would like to give each club the opportunity to submit up to two ideas for next year s fair theme. Individual youth may also enter one theme. Themes submitted will be voted on by the board members, the winning club will be featured in the 2018 Shawnee County Fair book. Themes must be submitted by January 19th by 5pm, and only two theme ideas per club. The winning club or individual will receive a $25 reward. Please submit your theme to the Shawnee County fair board by emailing them to shawneecofairboard@gmail.com. The winning theme will be announced January 24th and the cover competition will begin. Watch your Chatterbox for the due date for the fair book cover competition. 4-H Sport Fishing Project Club Again, for the 2017-2018 4-H year there will be a Sport Fishing project club! Youth will be taught the safety and skills needed to be successful fishers by Brett Fox and Daniel VanHoozier. Both are certified 4-H volunteers and also deliver the Fishing s Future program. Youth 9 and older are invited to attend and equipment will be provided. The group will meet the 1 st Thursday of the month and the 3 rd Tuesday of the month from January to April from 6-7:30pm. The group will meet in the Extension Meeting room until the weather is nice enough to go out and fish! If you want to be a part of the group please e-mail candism@ksu.edu to reserve your spot. Space will be limited. Also, don t forget to enroll in the fishing project when you are selecting new projects! Countywide Foods Project Meeting: We will be learning how to make Overnight Refrigerator Rolls. Perfect for your holiday menus! This meeting is open to 4-H ers of any age. Space is limited, so contact Laura quickly! When: December 16th, 2017 Time: 10am-11:30am Where: KNI kitchen. Email: laura.krainbill@ks.gov if you are interested. A supply list and more directions will be given when you reserve your spot by email. 4
2018 4-H Horse Panorama By Pam Van Horn The 2018 4-H Horse Panorama has been scheduled for January 26-28 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Registration and contest rules for Horse Panorama will be posted to the Kansas 4-H web site soon on the Horse Events page. Kansas 4-H Dog Judges Certification and Training News By Deryl Waldren The Kansas 4-H Dog Judges Certification and Training will be January 26-28, 2018, in Wichita, Kansas at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Beginning the training on Friday evening has allowed participants in one weekend to learn about the four dog phases of showmanship, obedience, agility and rally obedience of the Dog Care and Training Project. Those attending to become judges or to re-certify as judges experience judging classes to practice the skills necessary to effectively judge local 4-H dog shows. This is also a good opportunity for local project leaders and older 4-H members to observe the training to learn new knowledge and to better understand how they will be judged at invitational and the Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show. Details for registration will be available in late November, so please share the dates with potential judges and project leaders in your Extension Unit. For more information, contact Deryl Waldren, dwaldren@ksu.edu; or call 785-462-6281. 5
Citizenship In Action What: 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! This two day event is sponsored by the State 4-H Youth Leadership Council. The purpose of the 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 will also show them how they can affect the legislative process. When: February 18-19, 2018 Where: Topeka, KS Who: Youth 13-18 years old by January 1 of the current year Registration: Click Here Registration Fee: $170 Registration Deadline: January 15, 2018 Scholarships: We are excited to again be able to offer partial and full scholarships from Capitol Federal Savings. Click Here to fill out the scholarship application. All applications must be submitted electronically through the above link to be considered. Applications are due by January 2, 2018. To register use this link: http://tinyurl.com/2018kea4ha 6
North East Area 4-H Leadership Event (NELE) Come see what leadership is like Under The Sea! 4-H members ages 12 to 18 are invited to the Northeast Area 4-H Leadership Event (NELE), Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center. NELE is led by the Northeast Area youth council representatives. Delegates can sign up for multiple classes throughout the day with many options for everyone. Through the generosity of Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. and CoBANK each registered delegate will receive a copy of the book, Find Something To Do! No Prop Activities, by Jim Cain. Sessions will be offered for delegates to explore and learn how to lead some of the activities outlined in the book. Adults may purchase a copy of the book for $9 through the registration process. Don t miss this opportunity to meet new people, learn many new leadership activities, and listen to keynote speaker, Wade Weber, State 4-H Program Leader! Register online before January 3rd at: http://www.kansas4-h.org/events/index.html Auburn On November 13, the Auburn 4-H Club had their annual Potluck dinner before their business meeting. They celebrated their accomplishments from Achievement Night as they ate various foods from pasta, to corn, to roast with their 4-H friends and family. While many 4-Hers took home pins and titles from Achievement Night, the Auburn 4-H Club found it to be particularly exciting to have two key award winners. The key award is a highly prestigious award given to 4-Hers who have clearly shown their dedication to the 4-H program and who have met a long list of criteria. This award was well-earned by Auburn 4-Hers Matt Krainbill and Tamara McConnell. Congratulations to these 4-Hers and to the many other 4-Hers who accomplished great achievements this 4-H year. 7
2018 Northeast 4-H Leadership Event Come see what leadership is like Under The Sea! 4-H members ages 12 to 18 are invited to the Northeast Area 4-H Leadership Event (NELE), Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center. When Saturday, January 20, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Where Clay Center Community High School 1630 9th St Clay Center, Kansas 67432 Dress Code Casual View Event Summary Registration Deadline Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8
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December 4 Bunny Bunch, 7:00pm, Walmart** 7 Exchange 7:00pm, Farm Bureau 12 Extension Council Board, 5:30pm, EMR 14 Events Council Meeting 7:00pm, EMR 21 Clothing Cares, 6:30pm, Farm Bureau 22 Chatterbox Articles Due 22-25 Office Closed/ Christmas **Email Stephanie Magill for more information. January 1 Office Closed/ New Years Day 2 Bunny Bunch, 7:00 pm, EMR 4 Sport Fishing, 6:00 pm, EMR 6 January Jamboree, 1:00pm, Countryside United Methodist Church 7 Livestock Educational Meeting, TBD, EMR 11 S.T.A.L.K-Jr. Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, EMR 15 Office Closed/Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 Sport Fishing, 6:00 pm, EMR 18 Shooting Sports, 7:00 pm, EMR February 10-11 Livestock/Horse Clinic, Domer Livestock Pavilion 17 County Club Days, Shawnee Heights Middle School March 18 Clothing Cares, 6:30 pm, Farm Bureau 22 Paw Prints Dog Club, 7:00 pm, EMR 23 Fair Board, 7:00 pm, EMR 25 Horse Club, 7:00 pm, EMR 26 Chatterbox Articles Due 24 Regional Club Days, Gardner Elementary School All dates and activities are subject to change. 10