January 2022 4-H Newsletter
COVID-19 UPDATE
  • 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 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.
  • You must clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.
  • Maintain a 6-foot distance with others. Space seating at least 6-feet apart.
  • Follow local mandates
  • Provide access to hand-washing stations with soap or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Check with CDC 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).
Dates to Remember
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Jan 06 - LNCO Cloverbuds
Jan 08 - Fiber Arts: Felting Workshop
Jan 10 - District Scholarship Deadline
Jan 10 - MICO Junior Leaders Meeting
Jan 10 - MICO 4-H Council Meeting
Jan 13 - Cloverbuds Meeting
Jan 15 - Re-Enrollment Deadline
Jan 16 - LNCO Leadership Team
Jan 26 - LNCO 4-H Council Meeting
4-H Council Dates

Linn County 4-H Council's next meeting is January 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Miami County 4-H Council's next meeting is January 10, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Things Happening This Month
4-HOnline Enrollment is still open!

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

The deadline for returning members to participate in the fair this year is
January 15!

Contact your local extension office with any questions regarding the enrollment process.
Cloverbuds Meeting

LNCO Cloverbud Meeting is January 6 from 5:30-6:30p.m. at the Linn Co. 4-H Building. .

MICO Cloverbud Meeting is January 13 from 5:30-6:30p.m. at the Paola Office.
Our Topic for this months Coverbuds/Sunshine Makers meeting is Communications.
We will be having a Show and Tell so bring something to share with the group.
District Scholarships!!
District 4-H scholarship are now available. Information was emailed to all seniors and can be found on the District website as well.

To learn more information and fill out the scholarship application, click here.

Applications are due January 10, 2022!
Virtual Officer Training
You must have completed the Virtual Officer Training by January 1, 2022. To complete the officer training, click here.

You only have to complete the officer training once. Please make sure that you click for all the offices you hold. The training is for all club officers including recreation and song leader.
Younger 4-H members may need adult supervision and help with the training.

Shooting
Sports
Information
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed for SE Regional Record Book Screening on January 21 at Eureka. This is a great opportunity for parents to learn more about record keeping, especially if your 4-H member would like to try for State Project Awards. Rides will be available.

Please contact Karla Hightower before January 14 if you are interested. She can be reached by email -> khightow@ksu.edu or phone at 913-294-4306.
Coming Up
Club Day
The Club Day event will be February 26 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It is being held at Prairie View Middle School.

Follow the Linn County 4-H and Miami County 4-H Facebook pages for helpful resources regarding presentations and working on producing a great video entry.

Click here to view the Club Day guidelines. Click here for Group Registration
Click here for Individual Registration
KS 4-H & Vanier Scholarships
Click here to view the newly updated webpage with a listing of the materials and information that the applicant will need to have ready to upload or include.

All applications and letters of support must be submitted by March 1, 2022.
Entomology Project Meeting

If the weather permits, the next Entomology project meeting will be on Saturday, January 8th beginning at 1:30 pm. at the Allen County Extension Office in Iola, Kansas. It is located at 1004 North State Street.

Please bring any insects you need help identifying. Those 4-Hers in the photography phase of the project, please bring your camera. 

If you were not at the December meeting, please email Vicky for the insect Order you need to find out about for the Jan. meeting.

If you are going to give a talk or demonstration at Club Day, we would love to hear it at the January meeting (it does not have to be about Entomology).  Hope to see you Jan. 8th!
 
Vicky Wallace
Phone: (620)804-9170
***Club Leader Training in 2022***
January 31, March 30, May 31 & August 30 in 2022.
All meetings are being held at 7pm Via Zoom. You will receive Updates on Deadlines, Upcoming Events along with training to improve your Club Leader Skills. Karla will send out the zoom link for the meeting. Karla Hightower, khightow@ksu.edu or 913-294-4306
Save the Dates -
Click pictures above for event information and registration link
Highlight Reel
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!
~ See you in January ~
Both Paola and Mound City Offices will be closed December 24 to January 2.
Other News
State Events

  • January 28-30 (registration due by January 9)

  • February 20-21 (registration due by February 1)

  • February 4-5
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Click here to get the Miami County 4-H Foundation December 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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 K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.