Meade County 4-H Connections December 2017

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1 What s Inside? Trainings Project Meetings SWYLF Meade County 4-H Connections December H Families I Pledge My Heart... In Kansas 4-H, we repeat the 4-H Pledge at our 4-H meetings and 4-H events. During this time of giving and time with families, we frequently use our hearts to better serve our communities. What are the ways you are pledging your heart? Is your club doing something to give back to the community? Are you doing something to help others? We use our hands to learn by doing, but 4-H members also use their hearts to learn by doing. Our members are considerate of others who may be less fortunate. We think of ways that we can make the holidays a little more enjoyable for someone else. We take time to come together as a club for more than just our monthly club business. We share fellowship and enjoy spending time together. We give our hearts to others in service. In giving, we receive much more. We learn what it means to care about our communities and work together for the greater good. We learn how the little things add up and make a big difference to someone else. During this special time of year, pledge your heart not only to greater loyalty, but also to larger service, For it is in giving that we receive, Francis Assisi. Christine McPheter Elly Sneath County Extension Director & Agent County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Science Agriculture & Natural Resources 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development Ways to Contact Us Extension Office: (620) Fax Machine: (620) Christine: cmcphete@ksu.edu Elly: sneath@ksu.edu Carrie: carrie73@ksu.edu Important Deadlines to Note: December TBA Plains Cloverbuds (RSVP Required) December TBA Meade Cloverbuds (RSVP Required) December TBA Fowler Cloverbuds (RSVP Required) December 25 th 1st Christmas Office Closed January 21st Lady Wildcat Basketball Registration Due Bell image on calendar is when we are ringing the bell!

2 Trainings and Contests 2018 Kansas 4-H Dog Judges' Certification, Re-certification and Project Leader Training For any member 16 years old and older and/or project leaders, the Kansas 4- H Dog Care and Training Action Team and Kansas 4-H Youth Development are sponsoring a dog judges certification, re-certification, and project training to better prepare judges and volunteer 4-H leaders on the standards of 4-H showmanship, agility, obedience, and rally obedience. The training will be held at the Sedgwick County Extension Center beginning January 26, For full details, costs, and to register: click here. wform 4-H OPEN YOUTH RABBIT SHOW January 27, Fairgrounds in Sublette, KS Registration 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Contest at 10 a.m. There is youth contest and even a photo contest. For more information please contact Charity at or her at chorinek@gmail.com. Celeste can be reached at or via at vestaceleste@gmail.com

3 2018 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training What: There will be six exciting workshops and a keynote speaker. We'll have three new workshops for all county/district advisors and Extension staff. When: February 23-24, 2018 Where: Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City, KS Who: All county/district 4-H Ambassadors, Ambassador Advisors, Chaperones and KSRE Staff. Youth must be in the 8th - 12th grades to attend. Local Extension Offices may not be able to provide chaperones and/or transportation to this training. Check with your local Extension Office before registering. Registration: Will be around December 15, 2017 Registration Fee: Registration includes breakfast, lunch, lodging, two breaks, workshops and speakers Registration Deadline: February 8, 2018, 11:59 p.m., using the CVent registration system. There will be a $25 cancellation fee from the the time of registration through February 8, No refunds will be given beginning February 9, Shooting Sports Event Calendar 2018 Spring Shooting Sports State Qualifying Matches Date County Disciplines 1/20 Wabaunsee BB, AR & AP The last weekend to host a spring state qualifying match is March 24, Training Dates 2/10-11 Johnson BB, AR & AP April 6-8, 2018, Rock Springs 4-H Center 2/17 Barton AR 2/18 Jackson/Nemaha BB, AR & AP 2/24 Golden Prairie BB, AR & AP 2018 Spring State Match Date KS BB Gun, Air Rifle, Air Pistol - April 28, 2018, Garden City, 2/24 Sedgwick BB, AR & AP 3/3 Wyandotte AR & AP 3/4 Wyandotte BB 3/17 Riley/Pott AR & AP BANG! 3/18 Riley/Pott BB

4 Local Project Meetings & Events If you would like to host a project meeting, please contact the office. All project leaders must have completed the 4-H Volunteer Screening, or have a Screened Volunteer present at each meeting. Becoming a screened volunteer is all completed online. Please contact someone at the office about becoming screened. Clover-Buds for 2017/2018 Preparing activities and projects for Clover-buds takes time and effort. Please be respectful to us and other participants by signing up your child EACH TIME for our meetings! We cannot stress the importance of this, you must call the office and get on the list. December We will notify you via when all the December Clover-Bud meetings are, giving you ample time to RSVP. January We will notify you via when all the January Clover-Bud meetings are, giving you ample time to RSVP. 4-H Club Day February 21ST Please remember to R.S.V.P. for EACH meeting Club Day is just around the corner, on February 21ST at the Meade Grade School. We want to encourage each 4-H member to participate in some way. The benefits of participating in club day are immeasurable. Getting ready for the event means setting goals and, in most cases, learning new material. Speaking in front of judge increases your selfesteem and will give you a big advantage of youth and adults who did not practice being in front of an audience. Register online at Pastor Gordon and Carrie are looking for HOLIDAY BELL RINGERS!!! December 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We will plan for the Volunteers to ring the bell in 30-minute time slots! You are welcomed to ring more, but we want to be cautious that no one becomes weary or too cold!! We have a few locations for bell ringing, and we will let you know WHERE you are ringing closer to the date! You may volunteer by private messaging our K- State Research and Extension page, calling Pastor Gordon at or Carrie at the Extension office

5 Horse Panorama OTHER OPPORTUNITIES PART 1 When: January 26-28, 2018 Where: Rock Springs 4-H Center Who: 4-H Members ages 7-18 and adult volunteers. Horse Panorama is a compilation of various contests related to the Horse Project. Contests include: quiz bowl, hippology, public speaking presentations, photography and educational posters. There will also be educational activities for 4-Hers of all ages. Registration Fee: Varies, Check Registration for details Registration Deadline: January 15, 2018 Shutterbugs at Auburn What: Workshops and photo judging contest. Topics include understanding your camera equipment; action photos; digital composition; digital photo manipulation; portraits; gem, mineral and fossil photography; evaluating photos; rear curtain sync and twirling light (see link to flyer for equipment needed for this class); evaluating photos and much more. You may also register to participate in a photo judging contest. Questions? Contact Shawnee County Extension Office, extension 111. When: April 14, 2018 Where: Auburn Community Center, Auburn, Kansas (see directions on flyer) Registration: TBA Registration Fee: TBA Shutterbugs at Bontanica Gardens What: Workshops offered at sites around Botanica. Topics include Camera Questions, Props and Costumes, Portraits and Posing, Lighting, Getting Ready for the Fair, Kaleidoscopes, Composition and Photo Scavenger Hunt. In the event of rain or snow, workshops will be held indoors. Questions? Contact Eric Otte at or When: April 28, 2018 Where: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, 701 Amidon, Wichita, KS Registration: Registration Not Required Registration Fee: All participants will pay regular Botanica gate fee: Adults (13-61) $7; Seniors (62+)/Military $6; Youth (3-12) $5; Children 2 and under free

6 Other Opportunities PART II Kansas 4-H Lady Wildcat Basketball 4-H Day with the Wildcat Women s Basketball team has been scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2018, when the Wildcats take on the Oklahoma State. Tipoff will be at 1:00 p.m. For $20, each individual will receive a ticket into the game, a game day t-shirt, and a $7 meal voucher to use at the main concession stands. Registration will be online again this year with a December 21, 2017, deadline. Registrations will not be taken through local office. All registrations and payments must be made online at 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 years old by January 1 of the current year Registration Fee: $170 Registration Deadline: January 15, 2018 Kansas 4-H Citizenship-Washington Focus Trip Those 4-H members ages years of age on January 1st are eligible to go on the Citizenship Washing Focus (CWF) Trip, June 16-27, Anyone who has attended this trip, highly recommends going - it is an experience of a lifetime to say the least. The registration fee of $1,850 is costly and the Meade County 4-H Foundation is willing to help cover some of the costs of this trip! Spaces are filling up quickly - So if you are interested in going on this trip but are unsure if you can afford 100% of the cost - please contact Christine at the Office to see how much of the trip can be covered. The Foundation will cover part of anyone who plans to attend if notified. We can also help youth interested in going with fundraiser ideas.

7 December 2017 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 Achievement Night 6 pm Forst Center T&C Club Meeting 7 pm Leaf Clovers Club 4 18 Plains Livewires 5 pm 19 3C Club Meeting 6 pm Lady Wildcat Registration Due MEADE COUNTY EXTENSION IS CLOSED 31 NYE Merry Christmas