CON DEADLINE FOR CAMP APPLICATIONS MAY 6, 2016 CALL THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFO 620-662-2371 OR VISIT THE RENO COUNTY EXTENSION WEBSITE UNDER 4-H YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT THANK YOU! It is GREAT to be back at work and I want to thank everyone for all the caring support that was sent my way during my medical leave. The thoughts, prayers, cards and generosity were so appreciated and kept my spirits up while I was taking chemo. My cancer is in remission and I will be taking maintenance chemo for a couple of years to make sure it stays in remission. Thank you all again for your thoughtfulness! Remember to thank Jan Steen for overseeing the 4-H program in my absence and all of the agents, Darren Busick, Pam Paulsen and Jennifer Schroeder for pitching in to cover for me. A big thanks to Cindy Gehring in the front office for all of her help. Thank you all! Please thank Donna Phillips for all of her hard work and extra effort in keeping 4-H on track while I had to be gone. She did such a super job. Thank you, Donna! It means so much to me to be a part of the Reno County 4-H Family! Joan South Central District Horse Show Registration due June 15 Register at the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/oeobpgtykn Information for the newsletter is due the 20 th of each month by 5pm no exceptions
Page 2 MAY 2016 CONGRATUALTIONS!!! Grace Zongker wins Showcase of Excellence! Congratulations, Grace! 2016 Scholarship Winners Reno County 4-H Foundation Scholarships Cody Casey James Kennedy Scholarship Nate Dick Ralph Warner Scholarship Madison Meyers Erhart Tonn Scholarship Reno County Livestock Sale Scholarships Dylan Bair Jacob Grinstead Kansas 4-H Foundation Scholarships Jacob Grinstead State KAP Winner Grace Zongker
Page 3 MAY 2016 EXECUTIVE TEAM MEETING: JUNE 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm Upstairs in the conference room of the Extension Office. All 4-H Council Officers are required to attend. CLOVERBUD CONNECTS Cloverbuds come and join other Cloverbuds in the county on Saturday morning, June 4, 2016 from 10:00 to Noon for some fun activities. RSVP by May 30th so that we have enough supplies. A light lunch will be provided. Any junior leaders wanting to help please contact Donna at the Extension Office @ 620-662-2371 4-H COUNCIL DATE JUNE 27, 2016 @7:00pm Downstairs in the west meeting room JUNIOR LEADERS: JUNE 27, 2016 Following the council meeting downstairs in the west meeting room SAVE THE DATE SUNNY HILLS CAMP JUNE 24-27, 2016 ------------------------------ Remember to check out our website: www.reno.ksu.edu Announcements, rules and entry forms for upcoming events may be found on the website. For county shows throughout the state stop by the office and look at our notebook. Check out the State 4-H website for information on Upcoming State 4-H Events. www.kansas4h.org. 4-H Campference 2016 4-H Campference is for youth ages 12-14 (before January 1, 2016), and will be held June 24-27, 2016 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Participants will experience the feel of a conference, while enjoying the 'camp' activities Rock Springs 4-H Center has to offer. This is a great transitional opportunity, as these tweens go from being a camper to attending educational conferences. 4-H Campference will feature workshops about opportunities in the 4-H program and how to better interact with others. Participants will meet other youth from around the state of Kansas. Register early as the space will fill on a first come basis, and Campference was full in 2014 and 2015! Registration and detailed information will be on the State 4-H. ================================= WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A CAMP COUNSELOR??? If you would like to be a camp counselor this summer at Sunny Hills 4-H Camp June 24-27 counselors go to Rock Springs on June 23. You must be 14 years of age by the date of camp. Applications are due in the Extension office on May 6, 2016.
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Page 4 MAY 2016 PROJECT NEWS: If you have any questions about the dog project please contact Melaney Dick at 620-728-9743 or melaney@bartelcabinet.com If you have any questions about shooting sports, please call Ray Bartholomew at (620) 663-3312 or Cindy Colle at (620) 664-3344 or email Cindy at collec83@gmail.com. Please contact Tammy Brown (620) 899-4792 for questions about the rabbit project. If you have any questions about photography, contact Karolyn Kellogg Howey at (620)663-5731 ext. 344. Sirius 4H Dog Club Invitational Dog Show, Saturday, May 21st At the Sunflower North Building on the KSF grounds. Come and join the 4H Dog club for their Invitational Dog Show! We will start at 8:00 am with Showmanship & Rally Obedience. Obedience will follow showmanship and then about 1:00 pm, we will set up the agility ring and the 4Her's and their dogs will compete in varies levels of agility. Dog agility is a fun event to watch because the dog & handler must demonstrate the teamwork necessary to complete a series of 13 to 17 obstacles in the fastest time and best score out of 200 possible points. This is a great opportunity to see what the dog project is all about, meet some different breeds of dogs and learn what it takes to train them through the 4H Dog Project. If you have any questions, call or text Melaney Dick at 620-728-9743 or email her at melrussdick@gmail.com. ATTENTION ALL CLOTHING KIDS!!!! IT IS TIME TO GET READY FOR THE FAIR. Clothing project work days. Tuesday, May 31 1:00-3:00p.m. Wednesday, June 8 10:00-12:00pm. Bring your sewing equipment, and your project. We will be there to help you work on your project and get ready for the fair. Please RSVP if you are coming to Kathy Zongker 620-543-2767 by May 27 and June 3rd. If you have any questions about the clothing project, contact Kathy Zongker at (620) 543-2767. Please contact Ashley Franklin at 620-278-6519 or a.franklin618@hotmail.com for any sheep project questions. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 2016 State 4-H Geology Field Trip The State 4-H Geology Field Trip will be held June 10-12, 2016. This year one trip, based in Minneola, will be offered. Participants will collect Cretaceous through Quaternary rocks, minerals and fossils from the Champion Draw area of Kiowa County through the chalk beds of Gove County. The state trip provide excellent opportunities for youth in the Geology project to learn more about the geology of Kansas, interact with trained geologists and geology leaders, go on collecting trips, participate in quiz bowl and judging contest events, and attend workshops. Everyone attending the trips (adults and youth) must register online through C- vent. Detailed information about the trip will be posted on the Geology Field Trip page. Registration opens April 20, 2016. The registration deadline is May 22, 2016.
Page 5 MAY 2016 MORE COUNTY PROJECT LEADERS Please contact Jennifer Gomes at 405-820-6481 or pherfenner@aol.com for any horse project questions Rabbit Meeting May 10 th @ 7:00 in the Reno County Extension Office west meeting room if you have any questions please contact Tammy Brown (620) 899-4792 LOOKY, LOOKY AT WHAT IS GOING TO BE NEW IN THE OPEN CLASS AREA OF THE FAIR THIS YEAR.. Barn Quilt BECOME PART OF THE KANSAS STATE FAIR! REQUIREMENTS: Must be a 2 x 2 square. Display cannot be on point (diamond shaped) due to display limitations. Needs to be prepared for hanging. Participant must supply hooks -- one cup hooks or j hooks two inches from top edge of quilt. Participant is responsible for using the correct size hooks according to weight. Must be on 3/8 or ½ thick exterior durable material. RECOMMENDATIONS: Use MDO (medium density overlay) board. Prime board with two coats of primer. Use latex enamel paint. Original designs are encouraged. If copied, credit should be given. Ribbons will be awarded Class OC1247 Barn Quilt Volcano 1. This contest is open to the general public 2. Exhibitors may make one entry per division in this contest 3. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form 4. Age divisions: Youth 18 and under: Adult 19 and older Guidelines for Volcanoes 1. size 18x18x18 inch 2. Must be self contained (place for lava to go) 3. Materials may include but are not limited to paper, glue, tape. bottles, paint Ect. 4 Must not use fire or explosives 5. May use chemicals to produce a reaction (vinegar and baking soda), but may Not produce a flammable gas. Ribbons will be awarded, along with a Grand and Reserve Grand Champion for overall. Class OC1245 - Youth Class OC1246 - Adult 4-H Horse Snaffle Bit Project Horse snaffle bit projects are due into the local Extension Office by May 2nd due to May 1st being on a Sunday. Along with the nomination, the 4-H member must submit the Horse ID and a $10 fee. The nomination form, a copy of the horse ID (including a color picture of the horse) and fee should to be forwarded to the State 4- H Office as soon as possible, within the May 2-6 week for Snaffle and 3 year olds. Three-year old snaffle bit projects must have been nominated the previous year and did not have to be shown to be renominated. State Fair entries for these projects are due August 1 in the State 4-H Office. For more information concerning the Snaffle bit project check the 4-H Horse Show Rule Book. Flip Flop Contest 1. Any resident of Reno County may enter the following class 2. Exhibits will be entered the day of the show. No pre-entry required 3. Age divisions: Beginner 7-8, Juniors 9-11, Intermediate 12-14. Seniors15-18 and Adult. 4.Ribbons will be awarded in each class with an overall. Champion and reserve champion will be awarded with a Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Overall. 5. There is not a class at the State Fair Class OC1235 Ride the Wave Theme, Beginner Class OC1236 Ride the Wave Theme, Junior Class OC1237 Ride the Wave Theme,, Intermediate Class OC1238 Ride the Wave Theme, Senior Class OC1239 Ride the Wave Theme, Adult Class OC1240 4-H Project Theme, Beginner Class OC1241 4-H Project Theme, Junior Class OC1242 4-H Project Theme, Intermediate Class OC1243 4-H Project Theme, Senior Class OC1244 4-H Project Theme, Adult *Not a State Fair Class Totem Pole 1. Any resident of Reno County 2.. Exhibits will be entered the day of the show. No pre-entry required 3. Entries may be made by individuals or groups of individuals 4. There is no size requirements other than the Totem pole must fit through the Pride of Kansas building doors 5. Judging criteria: originality, creativity, appearance and difficulty Ribbons will be awarded, along with a Grand and Reserve Grand Champion for overall. Class OC1234 Totem Pole *Not a State Fair Class
Page 6 MAY 2016 SAVE THE DATE: 2016 RENO COUNTY FAIR DOG SHOW: JULY 16 TH FAIR JULY 20 TH 25 TH ######################################### SMALL ANIMAL TAGGING SATURDAY MAY 7, 2016 8-11AM KANSAS STATE FAIR GROUNDS HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN TO BE SUPERINTENDENTS AT THE COUNTY FAIR. POSTITIONS NEEDED ARE AS FOLLOWS: 3 PEOPLE FOR FASHION REVIEW, 3 PEOPLE FOR CLOTHING DEPT, PET DISPLAY, LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE, ANTIQUES, 3 PEOPLE FOR FOODS SALE, ENTOMOLOGY/GEOLOGY, AND CLOVERBUDS IF YOU COULD HELP IN ANY OF THESE DEPARTMENT OR KNOW SOMEONE THAT IS RETIRED THAT WOULD ENJOY ON OF THESE DEPARTMENTS PLEASE CONTACT DONNA @ THE EXTENSION OFFICE 620-662-2371. Horse Information and Deadlines Horse Identification Papers are due May 2. Horse Ownership: Youth may own the horse themselves, or use a family-owned horse (immediate family: mother, father, stepparent, brother, sister, grandparent, or legal guardian). IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW DEADLINE ALERT MAY 2nd IS THE DEADLINE FOR ANY PROJECTS TO BE DROPPED OR ADDED TO YOUR ENROLLMENT YOU MUST CALL OR EMAIL DONNA AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE TO HAVE THIS COMPLETED DONNA S EMAIL ADDRESS IS dp96929@ksu.edu Leasing: The leasing option is intended for youth who are unable to participate fully in the 4-H horse project because they do not have access to family-owned horse, provided that they manage the horse at least 75 percent of the time from May 1 through September 30. If a 4-H member leases his or her project horse to another 4-H member, the leaser forfeits the right to use the horse. Sharing project horses: Siblings may show the same horse provided they are not in the same class. If both are in the same age classification, they must decide what classes each will show in. 2 year and 3-year old Snaffle-bit: No one is allowed to ride this nominated horse except you from May 1 until the conclusion of the Kansas State Fair. This includes a trainer, parents, horseless horse member, another 4-H member, sibling, potential buyer, etc.
Page 7 MAY 2016 T-SHIRT ORDER FORM "Ride the Wave with 4-H!" T-Shirts These will be Tropical Blue T-shirts with the design on the front. Order form due to the Extension Office May 2nd CLUB PRICES: Youth Sizes (S- L) $10.00 each Adult Sizes (S-XL) Adult Size 2X Adult Size 3X Adult Size 4X $11.00 each $12.50 each $14.00 each $15.50 each NAME Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult X- Large Adult XX- Large Color Total Due TOTAL DUE
Page 8 MAY 2016 ALL 4-H FAMLIES THE FAIRBOARD HAS DECIDED ON THE NEW SCHUDULE OF THE 2016 COUNTY FAIR. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND NOTICE THE CHANGES THAT ARE COMING TO THE FAIR THIS YEAR. IF IT IS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED IT IS A CHANGE FROM LAST YEARS SCHEDULE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND ME AN EMAIL OR CONTACT ONE OF OUR AMAZING FAIRBOARD MEMBERS. Schedule of Events Saturday July 16 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show, Sunflower North Building Open Class Dog Show following Wednesday July 20 9:00 a.m. Fashion Revue Judging, Stringer Fine Arts, HCC, Hutchinson 2:30 p.m. Meeting for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents and Fair Board Pride of Kansas 3:00 p.m. Set up fairgrounds 5:00 p.m. Volunteer Appreciation Supper compliments of Reno County Extension 6:00-8:00 p.m. Early Check-in for all exhibits, excluding foods and animals 12:00 7:00 p.m. Camper check-in 7:00 p.m. Public Revue, Stringer Fine Arts, HCC, Hutchinson Thursday July 21 7:30-10:00 a.m. Exhibit Check-In, Pride of Kansas All 4-H & Open Class Exhibit Must be in place by 10:00 Excluding Antiques 8:00 a.m. Conference Judging for ALL 4-H static exhibits begins 10:00 a.m. Open Class Market Wheat Show( no conference judging) Sponsored by Central Prairie Co-op 11:00 a.m. 4-H Food Sale Begins 1:00 p.m. Leadership Challenge, Pride of Kansas, Conference Room 6:30-9:00 p.m. Optional arrival of Beef, Swine & Bucket Calf 6:30-9:00p.m. Sheep and Goat weigh in (Sheep & Goats Must be Inspected by Vet) 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Building Closes Friday July 22 8:00 a.m. Exhibit Building Opens 8:00 a.m. Check-in of Rabbits and Poultry 8:00-10:00 a.m. Beef, Bucket Calf and Swine Arrival (ALL LIVESTOCK MUST ARRIVE BY 10 A.M.) 8:00 10:00 a.m. Swine Weigh-In 9:00 a.m. FACS Judging (must be pre-entered) 9:00 a.m. Pet Display, Exhibit Building (North Side) 10:00 a.m. Judging of Rabbits and Poultry 10 a.m.-7:00 p.m Photography Judging Contest 10:30 11:30 a.m. Beef Weigh-In 11:00-1:00 p.m. Horticulture Judging Contest 11:00 a.m. Horse Show 1:00 p.m. Barnyard Olympics, Gottschalk Park Ambassador Water Wars Gottschalk Park 1:30 p.m. Beef Fitting for 2nd Year Bucket Calves 4:00 p.m. Sheep Show 6:00 p.m. Challeng of Champions Prairie Pavilion Sponsored by Dr. Dal Hunt, DDS, PA 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Building Closes
Saturday July 23 8:00 a.m. Exhibit Building Opens 8:00 10:00 Cow/Calf Pair Arrival Cow/Calf Release 1 hour after Beef Show 8:00-9:00 a.m. Check-In Dairy 8:00 a.m. Swine Show 12:00 p.m. Deadline for Monday lunch tickets. Get tickets at the County Fair Office, Pride of Kansas 12:00 p.m. Goat Show, held in the Goat/Sheep Barns 1:00 p.m. Demonstrations/Public Speaking For All Age Groups 2:00 p.m. Photo Scavenger Hunt, Pride of Kansas 3:00 p.m. Dairy Show, Prairie Pavilion 5:00 p.m. Bucket Calf Conference Judging (1st and Second Year) 6:00 p.m. Bucket Calf Show (1st and Second Year Bucket Calves) 7:00 p.m. Karaoke @ Gottschalk Park (4-H and FFA Members) 8:00 p.m. Exhibit Building Closes Sunday July 24 8:00 a.m. Cowboy Church Prairie Pavilion 9:00 a.m. Beef Fitting and Showing (no adhesive or paint) with Beef Show Following A/C Sponsored by Target Applications, Inc & MKC 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Building Opens 12:00-1:00 p.m. Open Class Antique Check-In 1:00 p.m. Open Class Antique Show 2:00-8:00pm Antique Tractor Show in Administration Park 3:00 p.m. Pedal Pull check-in 4:00 p.m. Pedal Pull Sponsored by CHS, Inc 4:00 7:00 p.m. Inflatable Fun Gottschalk Park Sponsored by Matt & Val Brack & Ryan & Beth Blubaugh 6:00 p.m. BBQ Pride of Kansas, Sponsored by American Ag Credit & Reno County Farm Bureau. Catered by Stretch s BBQ 6:30 p.m. Food Auction - Champion & Res. Champion, Pride of Kansas 6:45 p.m. 4-H Scholarships, Special Recognitions, Fashion Revue Winners, & Commissioners Cookie Jar, Pride of Kansas 8:00 p.m. Exhibit Building Closes 8:00 9:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Youth Dance Pride of Kansas Sponsored by Topsoil Agronomics Consulting Monday July 25 8:00 a.m. Exhibit Building Opens 8:00. 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest 11:45 Meal served, free lunch for all 4-Hers exhibiting & immediate families, Need Ticket. You must get the ticket from the County Fair Office before Saturday at noon. Awards Luncheon Sponsored by Midwest Superstore All Exhibit Buildings Closed After Lunch Release of Open Class & 4-H Exhibits 2:00 p.m. General fairground clean-up for everyone 4:00 Livestock Round Robin 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Building closes all exhibits should be picked up, if not, exhibits will be taken to Extension office 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Sale TBA Beef stalls cleaned ONCE AGAIN PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE CHANGES LET S MAKE THIS FAIR ONE TO REMEMBER WE HAVE A LOT OF NEW OPEN CLASS AREAS COMING SO CONTINUE TO WATCH YOUR NEWSLETTER
AROUND THE COUNTY NEWS A New page we are starting is news from around the county. If you participate in a livestock show, do well in sports, are in a dance recital or are in the play at your school send me information and pictures then we will try and get it into the newsletter. It is always fun to see what our 4-H kiddos are doing on their down time. Here are a few things that happened this last month. Job well done 4-Her s Congratulations to Emily Harner President of Western Reno County 4-H Club on being accepted into National Honor Society at Fairfield High School. Emily received her state degree through FFA she also received an academic excellent award. Nice job Emily, keep up the great work we are proud. Looky looky who s wearing a dress, our lovely Katie Graham of Mitchell 4-H Club. She and her handsome date, Justin Hard of Nickerson Clovers 4-H Club, are heading off to Katie s prom at Nickerson High School.
MAY CALENDER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SEWING CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE GEOLOGY REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DEADLINE FOR ADD/DROP DEADLINE FOR T-SHIRT ORDERS DEADLINE FOR HORSE AND DOG PAPERS ALL FORMS GO TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE DEADLINE FOR CAMP DEADLINE FOR CAMP COUNSELOR APPLICATIONS SMALL ANIMAL TAGGING 8-11 a.m. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 RABBIT MEETING 7PM EXTENSION OFFICE BASEMENT FAIRBOARD EXTENSION OFFICE BASEMENT 6:30PM 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE TO OFFICE SIRIUS DOG SHOW SUNFLOWER NORTH @ KANSAS STATE FAIRGROUNDS 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 CLOTHING 1-3 WEST MEETING ROOM OF EXTENSION OFFICE RSVP TO KATHY ZONGKER FOR CLOTHING MEETING *We make every effort to place all events on calendar; however, it is your responsibility to make sure none were inadvertently left off. PLEASE READ YOUR NEWSLETTER CAREFULLY FOR FUTURE EVENT DATES AND DETAILS OF THIS MONTH S EVENTS Reno County Extension Office Phone # 620-662-2371 Articles for the newsletter are due on or before the 20 th of each month by 5pm