4-H Council MeetingThe next 4-H Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 20th at 7p.m. in the courthouse meeting room.

4-H Ambassadors MeetingThe next Morris County 4-H Ambassadors meeting will be held on Monday, February 20th following the 4-H Council meeting in the courthouse meeting room.

Fair Board MeetingThe Fair Board Meeting will be held on Monday, February 6th at 7 p.m. at the Morris County Fairgrounds.

Cloverbud Meeting The next Cloverbud meeting will be held Thursday, February 16th at 6 p.m. in the courthouse meeting room. RSVP to Cathy Prudence to make sure there are enough supplies.

Congratulations Makenzie!At the Northeast Area KAP screening, Makenzie Downes had her record books chosen to advance to the state level judging in the Swine and Shooting Sports divisions. Congratulations!!

Cat Project MeetingA Cat Project Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 20th at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Council Grove. The subject for this meeting will include coat color, coat patterns and

cat anatomy. Please bring a pencil and crayons or colored pencils.

4-H Club Day & Regional Club Day

The Morris County 4-H Club Day will be held on Saturday, March 4th at the Council Grove Elementary School. Entry forms & guidelines were attached to the January newsletter and are available on our website at:http://www.flinthills.k-state.edu/4-h/morris-county/. The entry deadline is Friday February 17th. Regional 4-H Club Day will be held on March 18th at Madison High School.

Club Day Cookie Plates To show our appreciation to the teachers and staff for allowing us to use the Council Grove Elementary School for 4-H Club Day, each club is asked to bring a plate of cookies (2 dozen) and a signed thank you note from club members. Cookie plates and thank you notes can be dropped off in the teachers’ lounge on the morning of Club Day.

Presentation Tips and Tricks4-H helps youth learn skills necessary to clearly organize and present thoughts and ideas through project talks, demonstrations, illustrated talks, and public speaking presentations. A series of communication fact sheets are available in the Extension Office. These may be helpful to 4-Hers as they prepare for the Morris County 4-H Club Day.

Office Relocation

February 2017

Update We have temporarily moved our office into the courthouse meeting room. By February 6th , we will be in our new office located at the west end of the basement in the courthouse, (former Appraiser Office) There will still be some moving and adjusting that will need to be done, but feel free to come by and check out our new office. Please be patient with us as we do our best to meet the needs of our 4-Hers and families.

Kansas State Fair Premium Checks

Reminder – Cashing your State Fair premium checks promptly is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Weigh-In Beef weigh-in will be held on April 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Derek Schrader’s

home (16875 K177, Alta Vista). Small animal weigh in (sheep, goats, swine, bucket calves) will be held April 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds.

104 th Annual K-State Cattleman’s Day

K-State Cattleman’s Day will be held on Friday March 3rd in Weber Hall located on the K-State Campus. Registration form and schedule is available at Extension Office or is available online at: www.KSUbeef.org.The trade show will open at 8 a.m. with the program set to begin at 10 a.m. Registration deadline is March 2nd. Morning refreshments and lunch are included.

Konley Harding Memorial Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for a $1,000 academic scholarship in memory of Konley Harding. Applicants must be a current or former 4-H member and a graduating high school senior planning to pursue higher education at a four year college, community college, or vocational technical school. Preference will be given to applicants seeking an agricultural related field of study. Applications are due May 15th and are available in the Extension Office or on the website at www.flinthills.ksu.edu.

Discovery DaysDiscovery Days registration "Make a Splash" will be opening soon.  Please be watching your email for the big announcement.  Registration will be closing on April 15 at midnight.  

K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy

The Animal Sciences Leadership Academy will be June 14th-17th. Students from across the country with an interest in the livestock industry and related careers can apply now for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences Leadership Academy. The academy is an intensive four-day educational experience designed to enhance the leadership skills and animal science knowledge of students in ninth through 12th grades. Hosted by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, the academy’s goal is to develop young leaders within the livestock industry and prepare them for a successful future in this field.

Applications are due April 1st and are available at the Extension Office or on KSU Youth Livestock Program website, under K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy (http://www.asi.k-state.edu/research-and-extension/youth-programs/k-state-animal-science-leadership-academy/).  

Kansas 4-H with the Wildcat Women

The annual Kansas 4-H Day with Wildcat Women’s Basketball will be held Saturday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. The ticket cost is $20 per person and each participant will receive a t-shirt and a $7 meal voucher. Registration information is available at Kansas4h.org or in the Extension Office. The registration and payment deadline was January 17th. The Wildcat Women will be taking on Iowa State that Saturday

Volunteer Information Profiles (VIP) Just like 4-H members, all volunteers need to “enroll” or “re-enroll.” K-State requires 4-H volunteers to be registered volunteers. For those who are already registered volunteers, please submit a renewal form. For new volunteers, the VIP registration process includes filling out an application form, checking references, completing an online orientation, an interview, and a background check. After application materials are received in the Extension Office, applicants will go through an approval process. Once individuals become registered volunteers, each year thereafter they will need to complete a VIP renewal form. For application forms or renewal forms, please contact your club leader, go to our website at flinthills.ksu.edu, or stop by the

Extension Office. Forms were due to our office by November 1st.

State Wide Livestock Judging Clinic and Contest

Shawnee County 4-H Livestock Committee is having their state wide clinic and contest on February 11, 2017 at the Kansas Expo Centre Livestock Pavilion in Topeka. Registration is from 12:00-12:45 p.m. and the contest starts at 1:00 p.m. More information is available in the Extension office.

Extension Office ClosedExtension Office will be closed on February 20th in observance of President’s Day.

Kansas 4-H Communication Fact Sheet Series Available

Speaking skillfully before an audience is one of the hallmarks that Kansas 4-H members have been successfully doing for over 100 years. Kansas youth through 4-H have learned the skills necessary to get up before an audience and eloquently speak. 4-H has helps youth learn the skills necessary to clearly organize and present thoughts and ideas through project talks, demonstrations, illustrated talks and public speaking presentations. The complete Kansas 4-H communication fact sheet series is listed below. These may be helpful to Kansas 4-H families as they begin to prepare for county 4-H day presentations. They can be downloaded free from the Kansas 4-H web site.Visit:http://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement.php?id=24337

Kansas 4-H Communication Fact Sheet Series Available:Kansas 4-H Presentation Overview

4-H Project Talks4-H Demonstrations4-H Illustrated Talks4-H Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Planning Form4-H Public Speaking4-H Public Speaking Record4-H Presentation Brainstorming Activity4-H Effective Presentation Tips4-H Preparing and Using Visual Aids

Presentation Score Sheets Available:4-H Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Scoresheet4-H Public Speaking Scoresheet4-H Project Talk Scoresheet

2017 Kansas 4H Ambassador Training

The 2017 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training will be February 24-25 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City. It is open to all county/district 4-H ambassadors, ambassador advisors and Extension staff. The theme is “Ambassadors – Growing 4-H.” There will be six youth workshops, three adult workshops, a keynote speaker, with lots of fun and fellowship. Full details have been posted on the Kansas 4-H web site, http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/ambassador-training/index.html. Registration is currently open on the CVent system, and will close on February 9th. Visit: http://www.kansas4-h.org/events/index.html. The Kansas 4-H Ambassador Action Team accepts members (teens, volunteers and Extension staff) year-round. For more information, please call Deryl Waldren at 785-462-6281, or e-mail him at dwaldren@ksu.edu.

Hutchinson Community CollegeLivestock Judging Classic

ContestMark your calendars for Thursday, April 13, 2017 for this event. This is a great

preparation for many state contests. More info to come when it is available.

Kansas Junior Meat Goat Producer Day

The 5th biennial Junior Meat Goat Producer Day will be held on March 25, 2017 with registration at 8:45

a.m. Early registration is due March 3, 2017. More information is available in the Extension office or register online at commerce.cashnet.com/KSUASIND.

4H Foster Kids GrantsKansas 4-H Youth Development, the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Saint Francis Community Services are working together to provide funding opportunities for children and families involved with foster care. The purpose of the Kansas 4-H Resource Family Project and Camp Grant Programs is to provide financial assistance for foster youth and their resource families who want to participate in learning opportunities available through 4-H.

Kansas 4-H is open to all youth ages 7 through 18 wanting to expand their learning opportunities. 4-H focuses on developing confident, capable, caring, responsible citizens. 4-H offers a wide range of project areas that youth may learn from, ranging from agriculture to food and nutrition to aerospace and photography. Although being involved in the local club can provide an opportunity for youth to learn from each other and contribute to others through community service projects, volunteers and family support are also important elements of 4-H as volunteers and parents serve as club and project leaders that guide and mentor youth. Through the Kansas 4-H Foundation, $5,000 in grant funds are available to support foster care families and the children in their care who are current or potential 4-H members.

Grants due May 1!

Family Project Grants

• Children must enroll as 4-H members through their local extension office.• Eligible 4-H member can only apply for one 4-H project and one 4-H camp grant per year.• Grant funds are for the purpose of starting or enhancing a 4-H project during the 4-H year such as purchasing a camera, craft supplies, clothing, feed, equipment, etc.• Eligible 4-H member may request funds for supplies and equipment needed for participating in a pet or livestock project; however, funds are not available for the purchase of pets or livestock.• Grant funding cannot include meal expenses.• Items and supplies purchased from grant funding for 4-H project become the property of the eligible 4-H member.• Liability, maintenance and warranty of the items and supplies purchased become the responsibility of the eligible 4-H member.• Grant application and instructions available on the Kansas 4-H website on the 4-H Camping page.

Kansas Junior Swine Producer Day

March 11, 2017 in Weber Arena on the K-State campus will be the location for Kansas Junior Swine Producer Day. Early registration is due Feb. 22nd. More information is available in the Extension office or to register online go to commerce.cashnet.com/KSUASIND.

Morris County 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Once again the Morris County 4-H Foundation is offering scholarships to present or past Morris County 4-H members. Also, please note that students can apply and receive the scholarship twice. Applications are available in the Extension Office, or from your school counselor. The application deadline is May 1st.

4-H Unmanned Aerial Systems Experience Coming

The Kansas 4-H SpaceTech Program and the Kansas Cosmosphere located in Hutchinson are again teaming up to provide fun, hands-on and science-based programming for Kansas 4-H Youth Development. This program will feature “Unmanned Aerial Systems.” The experience will begin Friday, March 31, at 4 p.m., and will end on Saturday, April 1, 4 p.m. Cost will be $110 for youth between 9-18-years old and $110 for all adult participants. All youth must have a designated chaperone to attend. Parents, grandparents, other relatives, and guardians may chaperone their own children/relatives. They may not chaperone other non-family members. Registered KSRE 4-H Leaders or KSRE staff may also chaperone 4-H members. Adult chaperones will be responsible for their children overnight.Registration includes three meals, two breaks, and an overnight stay. Program topics include: a tour of the Cosmosphere, a UAS flying challenge inside the Cosmosphere, an outside UAS demonstration (weather permitting), FAA regulations and compliance of registering private and commercial UAS’s, guest speaker, UAS applications in agriculture, fixed and rotor wings UAS’s, plus much more. For more information visit www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement.php?id=31335.

Mark Your CalendarsFeb. 6- Fair Board MeetingFeb. 11 – Shawnee Co Livestock Judging ClinicFeb. 11- Wildcat Women with 4-HFeb. 16- Cloverbud MeetingFeb. 17 – Club Day Entry DeadlineFeb. 20- Cat Project MeetingMarch 3- 104th Cattleman’s DayMarch 4 – Morris County 4-H Club DayMarch 11 – K-State Junior Swine Producer

DayMarch 18 – Regional Club DayMarch 25 – K-State Junior Meat Goat

Producer Day March 31-April 1- Aerial System Experience April 8 – Beef Weigh-inApril 13- HCC Livestock Judging ClassicApril 30 – Small Animal Weigh-inJune 14-17 – K-State Kansas Sciences

Leadership Academy

June 24-27 – 4-H CampJuly 22-31 – Morris County Fair

Stack up against hunger!The Morris County 4-H Ambassadors are having a canned food drive at Club Days (March 4th). Bring canned items to help build the biggest pyramid possible! Items will be donated to Care and Share as well as the Main Street Pantry. Help us stack up against hunger!

CLUB DAY ENTRY FORM (ONE PER FAMILY)Entry Form Due to the Extension Office on or before Friday, February 17, 2017

Club Day will be held on Saturday, March 4th

LAST NAME ONLY: ___________________________ PHONE: _____________ CLUB: _____________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________ EMAIL: ____________________

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 Presentations1 Show & Share (1st 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 Event6 Reading7 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 Entries10 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 Procedures17 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 GuidelinesJunior Division - 7-13 years Senior Division - 14 & over Revised 5/15

EVENTS PARTICIPANTS TIME # OF ENTRIESto Regional

TALENT

Novelty No age or size limit 1 number, not to exceed 5 min. 1

Reading Individual ActivityJuniors & Senior Together

1 number, not to exceed 5 minscript 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 Junior1 Senior

Instrumental Solo Individual, 2 age groups 1 number ** 1 Junior1 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. onlyMust 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 minutesIncludes set-up & presentation

2 Junior2 Senior

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Sr. 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

10-15 minutes parliamentary presentation 1

Jr. Gavel Games 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

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