April 2017

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What is in this issue:

Page 1 Auburn Photo Workshop

Enrollment/Project Deadline

Page 2 Fantastic Four 4-H Camp

4-H Council Scholarship

4-H Camp Counselors

Page 3 Sewing Camp

Discovery Days

Campference

Page 4 Spring Livestock Expo

Spring Weigh-in

Livestock Tagging Policy

Horse ID Papers

Statewide Spring Show Info

Page 5 Market Beef Nominations

Fair Updates

Page 6 #dg4h Photo Challenge

County Reading Club

KAP Tip of the Month

4-H Project Add and Enrollment Deadline- May 1

All 4-H’ers must establish project enrollment by May 1 to be eligible to exhibit in those project areas at the Douglas County Fair. This deadline is for all 4-H members. 4-H membership is open all year however, 4-H’ers who join after May 1 will not be eligible to exhibit in the 4-H division of the Douglas County Fair. To make changes to your 4-H enrollment visit https://www.ks.4honline.com.

Questions about enrollment can be directed to either Kaitlyn or Nickie at 785-843-7058.

2017 Auburn Photo Workshop

The Auburn Photo Workshop was held March 19th in Auburn, Kansas. This State Workshop is held every year and is a mere 45 minute drive

from Lawrence. I know it falls at the start of spring break but you should try to

attend it just once while in 4H photography! Hint...hint...Learning Opportunity!

This year some of the classes offered at the workshop included: action photography, digital composition, digital photo manipulation, portraits, gem, mineral and fossil photography. It was a great day and three Douglas County 4Hers attended: Hayden Slough, Aidan Rothrock and Lauren Seybold. These 4Hers participated in a variety of the classes and they said they learned something!

The workshop also offers a Photo Judging Contest. If you haven't done a photo judging contest, it consists of a short written test (multiple choice), the judging part (placing 4 photos in order of best to worst) and a problem class (matching game). Hayden and Aidan participated in the Judging Contest and Aidan took 3rd Place in the senior division! Awesome Job, Aidan!

Michele Schneck

2017 Fantastic 4-H Camp

Fantastic Four 4-H Camp registration is now open at http://tinyurl.com/17dg4hcamp

Fantastic Four 4-H Camp is a four day/three night overnight camping experience. Camp is scheduled for June 14-17 and will be held at the Rock Springs 4-H Center located near Junction City, KS.

Overnight 4-H Camp is…

--Held at the Rock Springs 4-H Center located southwest of Junction City, KS.

--A place for campers to have fun with old friends and make new friends while participating in activities such as canoeing, horses, crafts, campfire, archery, fishing, swimming and much more!

--Organized by a group of Extension units. Campers will be in camping groups with youth from Douglas, Frontier District, Johnson, Miami and Wyandotte Extension units.

--A safe place for kids to have fun! Each camp group will be supervised by two camp counselors. Campers also have access to camp nurses throughout camp.

--For campers ages 7-12 (age is determined as of January 1, 2017). The actual cost of camp is $286 per camper. Thanks to the Douglas County 4-H Council, Douglas County 4-H Foundation and our Bromelsick Memorial Fund we are able to offer camp at a significantly discounted rate! Registration is $150 for Douglas County 4-H members and $250 for non-4-H members. Your camp fee includes three meals a day, transportation to and from camp, housing, a camp t-shirt, a drawstring bag and access to camp activities. Registration and payment must be submitted by April 17. Online payment is available via PayPal. After April 17 and before April 24 late camp registration will be accepted with a $50 late fee. Registration after April 24 cannot be accepted. Campers who have not paid by April 24 will be removed from the camping roster.

Remember—4-H members are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Douglas County 4-H Council. The scholarship program is not a need based program. It’s designed to reward youth for their hard work they have devoted to the Douglas County 4-H Program. Scholarship apps are due by April 17. http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/docs/4h/scholarshipinfo/douglascocouncil%20scholarship.pdf

Questions about 4-H Camp can be directed toward Kaitlyn Peine, 4-H Youth Development Agent, or Nickie Harding, 4-H Program Assistant, at 785-843-7058.

Camp Counselors for Fantastic 4-H Camp

We are seeking responsible and energetic teen and adult volunteers to serve as camp counselors. A complete volunteer screening application is required for all camp counselors. Teen volunteers should be at least 15 years old.

Camp counselors are also expected to attend camp counselor training at the Johnson County Extension office on Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.

A camp counselor position description along with the link to the application is available at http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/docs/4h/camp/2017%20Camp%20Counselor%20Position%20Description.pdf

Applications and a current Volunteer Screening are due by April 17, 2017.

Questions? Contact either Kaitlyn Peine, 4-H Youth Development Agent, or Nick-

ie Harding, 4-H Program Assistant, at 785-843-7058.

Campference

The Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council is excited to host 4-H Campference!!! This event is focused on "betweenagers," youth ages 12-14(As of January 1, 2017), and will be June 27-30 at Rock Springs 4-H Center.

Participants will experience the feel of a conference, while enjoying the "camp" activities Rock Springs 4-H Center has to offer. Campference will feature workshops about opportunities in the 4-H program, becoming a leader, activities to energize youth while learning healthy living skills, and how to better interact with others. Participants will meet other youth from around the state.

Last year’s event was terrific and those that attended highly recommend you consider it too!

Families can visit: http://www.kansas4-h.org/events/index.html for details and registration.

2017 Discovery Days “Make a Splash”

Are You Ready for Discovery Days? Put May 30 - June 2, 2017 on your calendar to be in Manhattan on the K-State campus. This year’s theme is “Make a Splash.” Discovery Days offers classes and tours about 4-H projects, careers, hobbies, community service and more! You can also share your talents in the Talent Show. Are you ready to dance? Are you ready for some Call Hall ice cream? Are you ready for some great speakers and Discovery Days Night Live and all the other possibilities in your future?

Discovery Days is a three night, four day overnight camp May 30 - June 2. Youth who are at least 13 as of January 1, 2017 are eligible to attend. Delegates experience the dorms on campus, attend workshops, gain leadership skills, and make new friends. Registration is posted at http://www.kansas4-h.org/events/index.html and click on Discovery Days.

Registration deadline is April 20.

Payment is due to the Douglas County Extension Office by April 20.

Please make checks payable to the Douglas County Extension Council.

Sewing Camp

Come join us for the 6th annual State 4-H Sewing Camp! This year’s Specialty Camp is designed for youth

who have mastered basic sewing skills and are ready to challenge themselves to learn new and more

advanced skills. The camp offers 4-H members an opportunity to learn and build confidence in the

Clothing and Textiles project. Participants should all know the basics with pattern layout/cutting and basic

sewing machine operation. Participants will pre-select their pattern prior to attending camp.

All fabrics, supplies and equipment will be provided for youth to construct their project. Teens (16-19) and

adults with sewing knowledge and passion, are invited to participate as an assistant. Applications are

due April 1, 2017.

Camp will be held May 30-June 2 in Manhattan. Youth ages 13-18(as of Jan. 1, 2017) are eligible to attend. Camp registration is due April 15. For further information and registration you can visit: http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/camping/specialty-camps/clothing-camp/index.html .

Spring Livestock Expo

The Douglas County 4-H Spring Livestock Expo is scheduled for May 20 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. For further information you may go to http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/4-h/. We are looking for volunteers to help the day of the Expo. This is also a great opportunity for 4-H’ers who are not enrolled in livestock projects to help. Contact Kaitlyn at kpeine@ksu.edu or 785-843-7058.

Weigh-In and Tagging for Sheep, Swine and Goats

May 20– during check-in for the Expo and May 22 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30pm.

The Details All market lambs, hogs and goats intended to be shown at the county fair must be tagged by May 22. Each 4-H member can tag up to 5 market animals per specie for the Douglas County Fair. All livestock will be tagged with 4-H EID Tags. The tags will be $4 each.

Make an Appointment On Saturday livestock will be weighed and tagged during the appropriate check-in times. Appointments are required for Monday. To schedule an appointment call the Extension office at 785-843-7058.

Tagging Policy for State 4-H Livestock Shows

The following policy is regarding tagging livestock after the spring weigh-in and tagging dates. Please note the same policy applies to county fair livestock that lose their tag prior to county fair.

Livestock tagged after May 22 will not be eligible to be shown as a market animal at the 2017 Douglas County Fair. Exhibitors purchasing livestock for state shows after the spring tagging date will be required to bring the animal(s) to the Douglas County Extension Office. Exhibitors also have the option to have the tags delivered to their farm by an Extension Agent for a $40 fee. Make checks payable to the Douglas County Extension Council. Either the exhibitor or parent will be responsible for tagging the animal(s) under the supervision of an Extension Agent. An appointment is required. Our office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. For appointments, contact Kaitlyn Peine at 785-843-7058.

Horse ID Papers Due

Horse ID Papers are due to the Douglas County Extension Office by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 2017. Any 4-H’er planning to show their horse at the Douglas County 4-H Horse Show and/or the District 4-H Horse Show is required to ID their horse(s) by May 1, 2017.

The 4-H Horse ID Form can be found at http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/4-h/forms.html

Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Peine, 4-H Youth Development Agent at 785-843-7058 or kpeine@ksu.edu.

Statewide Spring Livestock Show Information

If you are interested in attending or participating in any Spring Livestock Shows across the state you can go to http://www.asi.k-state.edu/research-and-extension/youth-programs/spring-shows/index.html for more information.

2017 Douglas County Fair Updates

Please note changes for various classes and sections for the Douglas County Free Fair and Kansas State Fair.

The 2017 Fair Book can be found at www.dgcountyfair.com and will be posted by the end of April.

The Kansas State Fair Book is available at https://kansasstatefair.com/

Maps of the Fairgrounds Maps for check-in for livestock and non-livestock projects are available to view at http://www.douglas.k-

state.edu/4-h/

Change in Fair Entry Deadline Because of the timing of the 2017 Douglas County Fair, the fair entry deadline has been moved up to June 23. All 4-H entries and open class livestock entries are due by 11:59 pm on June 23. Please note our office closes at 5 pm and we are unable to answer questions after 5 pm. Take care of your entries early. Please do not delay!

T-Shirts for Livestock Exhibitors All beef, sheep, swine and meat goat exhibitors will be required to show in an official Douglas County Fair T-Shirt. The shirts will be $5 and will be included as a part of the online registration process. All 4-H'ers are welcome to order a shirt.

Fair Awards Ceremony The fair awards ceremony will be held at 4 pm on Saturday in the Livestock Pavilion. Please note the time change.

Poultry Show The Poultry show and showmanship contest will be held on the same day, Tuesday, July 25.

Electrical Camper Hookups All campers need to be parked in their reserved spot by Sunday evening. It's our understanding that all of the electrical camper hookups are reserved. Please understand that the county handles the reservation process. Families interested in being put on a waiting list should contact the county. More information can be found at https://www.douglascountyks.org/depts/maintenance/media/2017-douglas-county-fair-camping-

information-0

Market Steer/Heifer Nominations for KSF and KJLS- May 1

Any 4-H’er planning to show a market steer/heifer (registered or crossbred) is required to nominate their steer by May 1. A complete nomination includes: an official 4-H EID tagged steer, hair sample with DNA envelope, household declaration form (updated), nomination form and $8 nomination fee. Nomination materials must be postmarked by May 1 and sent to K-State. For the

updated forms, 2017 updates and additional information visit http://www.asi.k-state.edu/students-and-programs/youth-

programs/nominated-livestock/ Questions about nominations can be directed to Kaitlyn at kpeine@ksu.edu or 785-843-7058.

#dg4h Photo Challenge

The Douglas County 4-H Ambassador Team is sponsoring a fun photo contest for 4-H clubs. The purpose is to promote 4-H and showcase the variety and scope of the 4-H experience.

Contest Rules: 1) Photos must be 4-H related and appropriate. 2) They must be posted, with text, on the Douglas County, Kansas 4-H Facebook page. 3) Text should include #dg4h and club identification. 4) One point will be awarded per club, per event. 5) For multi-day events, one point will be awarded per club, per day.

The winning club will be announced at the county achievement celebration on November 5 and will be awarded a pizza party. Please join the Ambassador Team in promoting 4-H and “Making the Best Better”.

KAP Tip of the Month

The 4-H Leadership and Citizenship Experiences is Section 3 in the Intermediate KAP and Section 4 in the Senior KAP. This section should only include leadership and citizenship activities, meetings, committees, and offices that relate to the specific project. The documentation you kept for Section 2 will help you with this section also. Identify all the activities that involved leadership and/or citizenship and flag them for this section. Remember, leadership is teaching another person or group skills or information and includes organizing or coordinat-

ing an activity, event, or meeting; selecting and preparing materials and selecting presenters. Citizenship is helping in your community and serving others without compensation. Some activities may fit into both categories.

When listing the items in the section use strong verbs to explain exactly what your role was in the event/activity. Did you demonstrate? Did you organize? Did you prepare? Did you assist? If you collected and

donated food items for a food pantry, that’s citizenship. If you organized the food drive for the food pantry, that’s leadership. Each item listed should be identified with the level of participation, the number of hours, and the audience (number of people reached). Even though this section is project specific and only for one

year, both leadership and citizenship activities should be included.

COUNTY READING CLUB

The bi-annual meeting of the county reading club will be Thursday, April 27th at 7 pm in the Dreher Family 4-H Building kitchen. All are welcome. Bring a favorite book that you are reading to share with the group. The book for the Reading Contest at the County Fair will be announced and free copies of the book will be available to all who attend the meeting. If you are interested in being a Reading Club officer please contact Marisa Dallman at 913-915-9151 or 3dallman@gmail.com

Cooperative Extension Service

Douglas County 2110 Harper Street

Lawrence, Kansas 66046-3242

“To Make The Best Better” The Douglas County 4-H newsletter is published monthly by K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County. The newsletter is one way of communicating educational information and updates to members, leaders, parents, and community officials. K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County is a cooperative effort of Kansas State University, Douglas County Extension Council, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. K-State Research & Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or a dietary restriction please contact Kaityln Peine at 785-843-

7058 or kpeine@ksu.edu.

Kaitlyn Peine

4-H & Youth Development Agent

Nickie Harding

4-H Program Assistant

785-843-7058 www.douglas.ksu.edu

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

Reading Club Meeting - April 27, Dreher Family 4-H Bldg.

4-H Project Add/Drop Deadline - May 1

Horse ID Papers Due - May 1

Market Beef Nominations for KSF &KJLS Deadline-May 1

Spring Livestock Expo - May 20, Douglas County Fairgrounds

Weigh & Tag, Swine, Sheep & Goat - May 20 and 22

Discover Days - May 30 - June 2, Manhattan

Sewing Camp - May 30 - June 2, Manhattan

Fantastic 4-H Camp - June 14-17, Rock Springs 4-H Center

Campference - June 27 - June 30, Rock Springs 4-H Center

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