December 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. 
  • 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.
  • Face coverings are encouraged at all 4-H activities. (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!
Dec. 1: Virtual Officer Training Due
Dec. 10: Cloverbuds Meeting
Dec. 14: MICO Junior Leaders Meeting
Dec. 20: LNCO Junior Leaders Meeting

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4-H Council Dates
Linn County 4-H Council's next meeting is January 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Miami County 4-H Council's next meeting is January 11, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.

See you in 2021!
Things to Watch for
Enrollment is still open!
Enrollment open on 4HOnline


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!!
Cloverbuds Meeting
This month we be having our annual holiday party. Come join us at the Paola Office on December 10 at 5:30 p.m. for a fun holiday music, games, snacks, and crafts!

We will be social distancing and will be REQUIRING 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!
Virtual Officer Training
Officer training is virtual this year, an email was sent to all 4-H members to complete the training via Qualtrics.

If you did not receive the email, click here to view the officer training on the Marais des Cygnes website.

Training must be completed by December 1.
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 11, 2021!
Save the Dates
Check it out!
Congratulations award recipients!

Great job to all of our 4-H'ers who received an award at the Miami County Achievement Night or the Linn County Achievement Banquet.

A job well done on a crazy year and we look forward to seeing what all of the Marais des Cygnes District 4-H'ers do next year!
Other News
State Events

  • February 15-20, 2021

  • March 15-20, 2021

  • June 6-9, 2021
Have a fun and safe holiday season! ❄️
Click here to get the Miami County 4-H Foundation December Newsletter.
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