October 2020 4-H Newsletter
COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to public health concerns, the Marais des Cygnes Extension District offices are open, but are limited to the number of people allowed in the offices at a given time to maintain social distancing.

  • You can also access the Marais des Cygnes Extension District via our Facebook pages or our website.

  • Follow these guidelines in club meetings and all 4-H events/activities:
  • No participant should be asked to participate in any manner that make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Please remember that even if you feel safe, we have 4-H’ers who have conditions that could put them at higher risk or have family members that they are in contact with that could be at higher risk. We need to provide a safe environment for everyone.
  • If the program can be offered using a virtual platform, it is encouraged to do so. 
  • We have to clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.
  • Maintain a 6-foot distance with others. Space seating at least 6-feet apart.
  • Face coverings are encouraged at all 4-H activities.
  • Provide access to hand-washing station with soap or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. 
  • Limit the amount of time that participants are close to one another and leaders.
  • Discourage hugs, handshakes, etc.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Karla (khightow@ksu.edu) or Abbie (abbie2@ksu.edu).
Happening this month!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Oct. 1: 4-H Enrollment Begins
Oct. 1: District Photo Contest Opens
Oct. 4 -10: National 4-H Week
Oct. 7: 4-H Spirit Day
Oct. 8: Cloverbud Meeting
Oct. 10-11: 48 Hours of 4-H
Oct. 11: MICO Achievement Night
Oct. 12: Photo Contest Entries Close
Oct. 12: MICO 4-H Ambassadors Apps Due
Oct. 15 - Nov. 7: Virtual Clover Run
Oct. 25: LNCO Horse Show
4-H Council Dates
Linn County 4-H Council's next meeting is November 18, 2020. This will be the Achievement Celebration. If you cannot attend the meeting you can watch via Facebook Live through the Linn County 4-H Page.

Miami County 4-H Council's next meeting is November 9, 2020 at 8pm, Miami County Fairgrounds Bldg #2.
Happening This Month
Enrollment Time! The 4-H New Year is Here!
Enrollment opens on 4HOnline
October 1, 2020.

For steps to joining 4-H, selecting projects, or How to Guides for 4HOnline, click here!

Contact your local extension office with any questions regarding the enrollment process. Get excited for another great year of 4-H!!
Cloverbud Meeting
This month we are focusing on all things 4-H. Come join us at the Paola Office on October 8th at 5:30 p.m. for a fun activity learning more about the 4-H as a whole organization.

We will be social distancing and encourage all participants and parents to wear a mask.

Click here to go to our event on Facebook to learn more and ask questions. All are welcome!
Photo Contest!!
We are having a photo contest We will post all entries to our Facebook page in albums for you to vote on and help us choose a winner!

To enter the photo contest, send your photo via email to Allison Wakefield (allison16@ksu.edu) by October 12th.

Please include the category, name, and age of the 4-H’er that took the photo so we can credit them if they win the category.

**Please only submit one photo per category.**
Categories include 4-H Spirit, Fall Color, Animals, and People.

The lucky winners of our 4-H Spirit, Fall Color, and Animals categories will be feature cover photos on our Facebook pages! A great element to add to your record books for next year!

*By emailing the photo to Allison you agree to have your photo used for promotional purposes on our social media and/or website.”
National 4-H Week!
Mark your calendars! National 4-H Week is October 4-10! The theme for this year is Opportunity4All.

Wednesday, October 7 is 4-H Spirit Day wear all your 4-H gear!

48 Hours of 4-H is October 10-11.

Make sure you have liked our District Facebook page for an exciting announcement before 4-H week!

Make sure to have promotional posters and window displays out by October 5 and emailed to Allison (allison16@ksu.edu) by October 6 to be judged. For more information click here.
MICO Achievement Night
Get ready to roll out the red carpet to celebrate another great year in 4-H.

Achievement Night will be via Facebook Live. Be ready to watch October 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. on the Miami County, Kansas 4-H Facebook Page.
MICO 4-H Ambassador Applications
Applications are due October 12th!

Join a group that works to promote 4-H

Click here to see the application and learn more about what the Miami County 4-H Ambassadors do!
Virtual Clover Run
Sign up and enter your results between October 15 - November 7, 2020.

Also added is a new Animal Challenge. Run with your animal and receive not only the t-shirt, medal and run packet, but ALSO pet memorabilia.

There is a COUPON CODE! Use the code
MDC_2020 for a $20.00 discount on the Animal Challenge! This deal is only good until October 15, 2020 and can ONLY be used for the Animal Challenge.

Post post you pictures on social media or on the RunSignUp website!

Register for the run here.

For more information click here.
Linn County 4-H Horse Show Date
A new date has been scheduled for the Linn County 4-H Horse Show after the postponement from the 2020 Linn County Fair.

The new date is October 25, 2020 starting at 3:00 p.m.

Location. The show will be held at Jed & Natalie Umphenour's arena. If you need the address please contact Abbie or Allison.
Check it out!
Congratulations to all of our State Fair exhibitors!

Congratulations to everyone that exhibited projects at the Kansas State Fair! We are proud of all of your hard work this year!

Virtual Exhibition Results click here.
4-H/ FFA Livestock Show Results click here.
4-H Horse Show Results click here.
Other News
State Events

  • October 2-4

National 4-H Week
  • October 4-10

  • October 10-11

Have a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween!
Click here to get the Miami County 4-H Foundation October Newsletter.
K-State Research and Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact Allison Wakefield two weeks prior to the start of the event at 913-294-4306 or allison16@ksu.edu.  Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so. 
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