4-H Newsletter April 2019

Monthly Meetings

Cloverbuds  Cloverbuds will meet on April 11th at the Paola Office from 5:30-6:30pm. Cloverbuds must be 5-6 years old by Jan. 1, 2020 Jr. Leaders  Miami County Jr Leader Meeting will be April 8th at 7pm at the Paola Office. Linn County Jr Leader Meeting will be April 21st at 4pm at the Linn County 4-H Building

4-H Council Miami County 4-H Council will be May 13th at 8pm at the Paola Office  Linn County 4-H Council will be May 22nd at 7pm at the Linn County 4-H Building.

4-H Enrollment May 1st will be the add/drop project deadline and new member enrollment deadline. Reminder you must be 7 before January 1, 2020 to enroll as a 4-H Member. If you are 5-6 years old before January 1, 2020 you can enroll as a Cloverbud. Enroll online at https://ks.4honline.com/

Volunteer Orientation Volunteer orientation will be held on April 11th at 7pm at the Paola Office (RSVP by April10th) or April 16th at 7pm at Mound City (RSVP by April 10th). If you are interested in becoming a Marais des Cygnes District volunteer than you should attend. If you are already a screened volunteer with Marais des Cygnes District then you do not need to attend.

Club Leader Meeting The next Club Leader Meeting will be April 29th at 7pm

Goat, Sheep and Swine Tagging Dates

Important!! Miami County Livestock exhibitors look at the changes regarding tagging your animals under the Miami County Fair section. Linn County Market Goat, Sheep, and Swine must be tagged by May 11th. Weigh-in and tagging will be May 10th 5-8pm or May 11th 7-8am at Linn County Fairgrounds.

LQA/PQA is now YQCA

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) will be required for all youth showing Beef, Goats, Sheep and Swine at the county fair in BOTH Linn and Miami Counties. This Program will be offered in a face-to-face class, as well as an on-line option. If completed online email a copy of your certificate to the office. You can find more information about dates and how to register at http://yqca.org/. All certifications must be completed by June 15th. This is now required to show in KSF and/or KJLS. This applies to market animal exhibitors, commercial breeding animals, and registered purebred breeding animals.

Horse Level Testing

Horse Level Testing (Level 1) will be held on April 9th at 7pm at the Paola Extension Office. if you are in need of Horse Level Testing please contact Abbie Powell to set up a time. Horse Level 1 is required to compete at the Miami County Fair and the East Central District Horse Show. Levels may also be required for hi-point or other items, so please check with your leader or agent to fond out what level you need to have completed. All level testing must be done by June 15th for the East Central District Horse Show.

Chopped, Clover Edition Save the Date Tuesday, June 11th. More information to follow. Horse ID Certificates You must turn in your Horse ID Certificates to your local office by May 1st. Certificates are available online at https://www.maraisdescygnes.k-state.edu/4-h/project-information/index.html East Central District Horse Show The 2019 East Central District Horse Show will be held July 9th in Lawrence, Kansas. The District Horse Show is a qualifier for the Kansas State Fair Horse Show. Exhibitors must receive a purple or blue at districts to qualify for the KSF 4-H Horse Show. Entry information will be sent via email to all horse project members.

Miami County Fair

New information regarding breeding animals All breeding animals are to be tagged at weigh-in dates, with the exception of registered breeding animals. For more information Goat Show moved The goat show has been moved to Tuesday night following the sheep show. The 4-H Horse show will be moved from Tuesday, however we are not sure what day ans time that will be at this time

Linn County Save the Date- Favorite Foods Show will be Sunday June 2nd at 2pm at the 4-H Building. Linn County Fashion Revue and Performing Arts Show will be July 27th at First Baptist Church Mound City. There will be a Committee meeting at 4-H Council on May 22nd anyone is welcome to attend. Important Dates Photo Workshop April 12, 2019 Flyer Touch-A-Truck May 4, 2019 Discovery Days May 29-31, 2019 Fantastic 4-H Camp June 17-20,2019 Flyer Counselor Description How to Sign Up Miami County Fair July 20-27, 2019 Linn County Fair August 3-10, 2019

Plant Sale The Marais des Cygnes Extension Master Gardner's will be having their plant sale in April please see the flyer for more information. Flyer

State Events Discovery Days May 29-31, 2019 Ages 13-18 For more information Miami County 4-H Foundation A big Thank You to our 2019 Clover Run Sponsors. Check them out.   Is YOUR CLUB participating in the Foundation Support Challenge - check it out on page 2. Flyer

Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Karla Hightower, 913-294-4306. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Marais des Cygnes District Extension | [ https://www.maraisdescygnes.k-state.edu/ ]

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