October 2021 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 page or our website.
  • Follow these guidelines in-person club meetings and all 4-H events/activities:
  • Protocols and COVID-19 guidelines must be followed by the county/city in which the 4-H activity, meeting, or event is taking place.
  • No participant should be asked to participate in any manner that makes 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.
  • Try to offer a virtual option for those who don't feel comfortable with a group meeting.
  • You must clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.
  • Maintain a 6-foot distance from others. Space seating at least 6-feet apart.
  • Provide access to hand-washing stations with soap or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Check with CDC for recalls on hand sanitizer.
  • 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. 3-9: National 4-H Week
Oct. 7: Cloverbud Meeting in Mound City
Oct. 14: Cloverbud Meeting in Paola
Oct. 9-10: 48 Hours of 4-H
Oct. 10: MICO Achievement Celebration
Oct. 10: MICO Necessities Drive Collection
Oct. 11: MICO 4-H Ambassadors Apps Due
Oct. 11: MICO Jr. Leaders
Oct. 17: LNCO Jr. Leaders
4-H Council Dates
Linn County 4-H Council's next meeting is November 17, 2021.

Miami County 4-H Council's next meeting is November 8, 2021 at 8pm, Paola Office
Linn County 4-H Awards Presentation
7pm - November 17 before the 4-H Council Meeting
Happening This Month
Enrollment Time!
The 4-H New Year is Here!
Enrollment opens on 4HOnline
October 1, 2021.

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!!

MdC 4-H Policy & Procedures 2021-2022 click here
Cloverbud Meeting
LNCO Cloverbud Meeting is October 7 from 5:30-6:30p.m. at the Linn Co. 4-H Building.

MICO Cloverbud Meeting is October 14 from 5:30-6:30p.m. at the Paola Office.

Join us at the Cloverbud meetings to learn more about 4-H. This month we will work through an activity book about 4-H. Any youth ages 5-6 by January 1, 2022 is welcome
to attend either of our monthly Cloverbud meetings
Officer Training
Officer Training will be online again this year. The online training will open November 1. The next newsletter and an email will be sent with more information.
***Financial Reviews for 2020-2021 - Due November 1***

Click here for the 4-H Club Financial Review Form.
Click here for the Financial Review Check Sheet
National 4-H Week!
Mark your calendars! National 4-H Week is October 3-9! The theme for this year is Find Your Spark!

48 Hours of 4-H October 9-10.

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 4 and emailed to Karla (khightow@ksu.edu) by October 5 to be judged. For more information click here. Please include Name, Age, Club, & Location of Poster/Display.
Entomology Project Meeting

Allen County Extension Office is holding an Entomology Project meeting on October 9 at 1:30pm. It is being held at the

Allen County Extension Office
1004 North State St.
Iola, KS

They are in the process of remodeling so bathrooms will not be available for use. You will need to plan accordingly.

Bring your pinning boards, pins and one insect to insert. If you are new to the project, a board will be available and pins can be purchased for $6.50 per package. If you are in the photography phase of the project, bring a couple of pictures for us to look at.

Questions contact Vicky Wallace at (620)804-9170
MICO Achievement Celebration


4-H Tailgate Party!

Wear your favorite team gear or 4-H gear!

Achievement Night will be October 10, 2021
at 4:00 p.m. at the Miami County Fairgrounds, Building #2.

Join Us for Awards, Door Prizes, Tailgate Snacks, & Trivia!
MICO 4-H
Ambassador Applications

Applications are due October 11th!
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!



4-H Camp 2022!
Camp Early Bird Registration ends October 31.
Click here for Camp Brochure.
Click here to Register for Camp.

We did not pick a district camp date this year, so you are free to pick one that works with your schedule.
The new Linn County Leadership Group

Click here for more information.
Check it out!
Congratulations to all of our State Fair exhibitors!
We are proud of all of your hard work this year!

Static & Small Animal Exhibition Results Linn County click here.
Static & Small Animal Exhibition Results Miami County click here.
4-H/ FFA Livestock Results click here.
4-H Horse Show Results click here. (Coming soon)
Other News

State Events

  • October 1-3

  • October 3-9

  • October 9-10

  • Ages 14-18
  • November 20-21 at Rock Springs
  • Registration due Nov 1


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 Karla Hightower two weeks prior to the start of the event at 913-294-4306 or khightow@ksu.edu.  Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so. 
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
 K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.