May 2024 4-H Newsletter
Dates to Remember
Mark Your Calenders!
May 01 - Deadline for Adding / Dropping Projects
May 01 - Livestock Nominations (Beef) Due
May 01 - New Member Enrollment Deadline
May 02 - LNCO Cloverbud Meeting
May 03 - LN Small Animal Weigh-In
May 04 - Spring Beef Show - MICO Fairgrounds
May 05 - MI Small Animal Weigh-In
May 09 - MICO Cloverbud Meeting
May 11 - Miami County Dog Show
May 13 - MICO Junior Leaders Meeting
May 13 - MICO 4-H Council
May 22 - YQCA before 4-H Council
May 22 - LNCO 4-H Council
May 25 - Spring Sheep & Goat Show - LNCO Fairgrounds
May 29 - YQCA - Paola (last one in Paola)

June 01 - Horse ID Papers Due
4-H Council Dates
Linn County 4-H Council's next
meeting is May 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
in the 4-H Building at the
Linn County Fairgrounds.
Note: We will have YQCA starting at 6:30pm before 4-H Council.
 
Miami County 4-H Council's next
meeting is May 13, 2024 at 8:00pm
both are at the Paola Extension Office.
Coming Up Quick
Goats, Sheep & Swine
Weigh-In/Tagging

Linn County - May 3 - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Miami County - May 5 - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Market & Breeding Swine,
Sheep & Meat Goats
 

 
Entomology Project Meeting

Saturday, May 4th
Allen County Extension Office.

We will have a split day. You can come for
either session or both. From 9 to 11 a.m. we
will work on identifying insects you have caught.

We will break for lunch. Then from 1 to 3 p.m. we will work on pinning and getting labels on insects. If you haven't finished your
dragonflies, you can get that done.

Questions: call Vicky at (620)804-9170.
See you soon!
Cloverbuds Meeting for May

Meetings are offered in both Linn & Miami County and will cover the same topics, so there is no need to attend both. You are welcome to attend the meeting in either county. This months topic is "Plants".

LNCO Cloverbud Meeting is May 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Linn County 4-H Building.

MICO Cloverbud Meeting is May 9, 5:30 p.m. at the Paola Extension Office.
Miami County 4-H Dog Club
4-H Invitational Dog Show

Saturday, May 11 at Miami County
Fairgrounds in Paola, KS
 

This is a state qualifier dog for the Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show for all 4 Disciplines
Project info
4-H Foods & Nutrition Rule Change Reminder for Kansas State Fair & Miami County Fair

In 2023 they made a new rule in foods:  
For food safety purposes, any entries with frostings and fillings must calculate the amount of sugar in the frosting/filling recipe only.

Calculation must be attached to entry, or the placing will be lowered one ribbon when judged. Frosting and fillings need to contain more than 65% sugar for safety.

Examples on how to calculate this percentage are included in Rule Change for Foods
Horse Project 2023-2024 4-H year
 
You have until June 1 to turn in your Horse Id papers.
 
 
Letter with the changes made in 2023.
They have been continued for 2024. Please be sure to read
the letter careful so you will know what needs to be done for you to
participate at your County & State Fairs.
 
*** Reminder that instead of Horse Level testing you will be required to complete the Horse Safety Webinar and pass the quiz to compete at your county fair. Both Linn & Miami County Horse Project
4-H members need to have this completed by July 1 in order to participate in their county fair.
Save the Date
District 4-H Camp Scholarships offered by Miami County 4-H Foundation
 
2024 4-H Camp Registration
Ready, set, register! All 4-H camp sessions are now available for registration online.
 
This includes mini camp, half week, full week, Leaders in Training (LIT), Counselors in Training (CIT) sessions, Specialty and Family camps. Family camps allow parents to attend with their campers.
 
Rock Springs has finalized their transportation schedule.
 
Miami County 4-H Foundation is awarding camp scholarships to each MdC 4-H Member who attends camp this year. Use the promo code: SunFun75 for the 3-night or less camps or SunFun100 for the 5-night camps. This will give you $75 off the 3-night or less camps and $100 off the 5-Night camps.
Miami County Fair - Royalty
The entry deadline is June 3.

The Miami County Fair is holding its royalty contests again this year.

On the Miami County Fair website Royalty Page you can learn more about participating.
Dates to Save - Upcoming Events:
May 01 - Add/Drop 4-H Project Deadline
May 03 - Goat, Sheep, Swine - Tagging & Weigh-in - Linn
May 03 - LN Small Animal Weigh-In
May 05 - Goat, Sheep, Swine - Tagging & Weigh-in - Miami
May 11 - Miami County Dog Show
May 25 - Spring Sheep & Goat Show - Linn Co. Fairgrounds
May 29 - YQCA - Paola
June 01 - Horse ID Papers due
June 04 - 1,2,3... Say Cheese - Photography Workshop - Mound City
June 11 - YQCA @ Mound City - Last class
June 15 - YQCA - must be complete to be able to show at
your county fair
June 18 - Chopped Clover Edition @ Miami Co. Fairgrounds
June 20 - Teen Day Camp
June 23 - Linn County Dog Show @Mound City
June 25 - Area Challenge Day @ Emporia (Contests & Favorite Foods)
June 25 - Day Camp @ Paola
June 27 - Day Camp @ Mound City
June 27 - Area Livestock Judging@Yates Center
July 13 - Miami County Fair Dog Show
July 15 - Miami County Fair Fashion Revue
July 18 - MICO Fair Superintendents Meeting
July 27 - LNCO Fair 4-H Clothing Judging, Public Style Revue & Performing Arts Show -
in Mound City Location to be announced
Aug 05 - Linn County Favorite Foods - in the morning - During Linn County Fair
Oct. 01- Record Books, Pin Applications, and Seal Reports Due
Nov. 03 - Miami County 4-H Achievement Celebration

8th Annual Linn County 4-H Invitational Dog Show
 
Sunday, June 23 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Mound City, KS
 
 
A state qualifier dog show for the Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show for all 4 Disciplines
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm

Team: 2‐4 youth and 1 adult helper. Not all youth need to be in 4‐H.

Junior ages: 7‐13 (before Jan 1, 2024)
Senior ages: 14‐18 (before Jan 1, 2024)

Fee: $5 per team member to help cover the costs of ingredients and prizes

We will be assigning a specific check‐in time for each team so please provide a team
contact that will then contact the rest of the team.


Registration due by June 4.
~ Marais des Cygnes District ~
Day Camps - 2024

Miami County/Paola @ MICO fairgrounds
June 25 - 9:00am-3:30pm

Linn County/Mound City @ LNCO fairgrounds
June 27 - 9:00am-12:30pm

Registration & Payment for both
locations is due by June 13
~ Photography Workshop ~
1,2,3, Say Cheese

June 4, 2024 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Linn County Fairgrounds - 4-H Building

$20.00 per participant. Registration starts May 1
Registration & Payment are due by May 28
Workshop is limited to 16 participants

Cameras will be available for each participant
to use during this workshop

Call Kendra @ 294-4306 or email her at
klbrowni@ksu.edu with any questions
Highlight Reel
Congratulations to all of our Graduating Seniors!
Thanks for being apart of 4-H!
Best of Luck as you move forward!
Upcoming State Events & 4-H Foundation Information
State Events
  • May 1 - Beef Due
  • June 15 - Sm Livestock Due

  • Camp 1 - June 3-5 (Monday-Wednesday)
  • Camp 2 - June 10-12 (Monday-Wednesday)

  • One Day Advanced Camp - June 13, 2024

  • June 5-7

  • June 14-16

  • June 20-22

  • June 21-22

Kansas Swine Classic-Dr Bob Hines
  • June 30 - July 1

  • Aug 10

  • Oct 12-13


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. 
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