A NOTE FROM JENNIFER Hello 4-H Family, Can you believe it is already February? With busy schedules time just slips away! Remember to really check out the newsletter and mark the dates to remember on your calendars! You will notice there is not a calendar in this Newsletter. I am currently working on entering all the dates into a Southwind 4-H Calendar through Gmail that you will be able to sync with your personal calen-dars. That information will come out soon! As we are preparing for a 4-H Day and other 4-H Events, I want you to remember your responsibility as a 4-H'er. Really think about the parts to the 4-H Pledge as you recite it and always strive to be better than your best! Jennifer

SOUTHWIND DISTRICT Jennifer K Murphy SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT District Youth Agent jen07m@ksu.edu

Volume 7 Issue 2 February 2016

KS JR SHEEP/BEEF DAY The Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day date has been updated. The Junior Sheep Producer Day has been moved to Saturday, March 19, 2016. The Jr. Beef Producer Day is still scheduled for March 5, 2016. More information at www.youthlivestock.ksu.edu

SUMMER INTERNSHIP Southwind Extension District is looking for three individuals to work approximately 20 hours per week throughout June, July and early August to assist with summer youth programming and preparation for the Coun-ty Fair. Applicants should be at least 16 years of age with the ability to drive and willing to work a flexible schedule. Applica-tions are on our website www.southwind.ksu.edu and are due by April 1, 2016.

LIVESTOCK PROJECT TOUR

Mark your calendar to participate in the Southwind Extension District Livestock Project Tour on Wednesday, March 16th. This is during spring break, so hopefully lots of families will be able to participate. Watch for more specific information in the March newsletter.

2016 DISTRICT HORSE

SHOW When: July 7, 2016 Where: Parsons State Hospital Arena Registration to come. Must complete level testing for District and State Fair.

KANSAS 4-H HORSELESS HORSE

Questions have come concerning the Horseless Horse project; below are clarifi-cations intended based on learning and risk management: · 4-H member does not own or lease a horse. · Project intended to offer a 4-H member opportunity to learn about horses. · 4-H member may participate in judging contests, quiz bowl, hippology and give presentations. · 4-H member may volunteer to assist an-other 4-H member at horse show and trails rides. · Project member may exhibit at local fair with a borrowed 4-H Identified horse in the showmanship class only. · No riding.

KANSAS ANIMAL SCIENCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

High school students with a passion for the animal science industry should apply for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences Leadership Academy. The academy is an intensive four-day educational experience designed to enhance the lead-ership skills and animal science knowledge of high school stu-dents. Hosted by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, the academy’s goal is to develop young leaders within the livestock industry and prepare them for a successful future in this field. Sessions will take place June 8-11 and June 29-July 2. The program is open to all current high school students from across the country with an interest in the livestock industry and related careers. Students may apply for one or both dates as their schedule allows. Applications are due April 1, 2016 and can be found at http://www.youthlivestock.ksu.edu.

4-H HORSE CERTIFICATION

Horse ID’s and Permission forms are due in your local County Extension Office on May 1st. If you have a new horse, a new ID is required. If you plan to use a horse you used last year, bring in your ID to be signed. The ID papers and permission form are both available on the website: www.southwind.ksu.edu under 4-H useful forms. These forms will not be sent out by mail unless you request them from the Extension office. Remember, before registration deadline 2016, you must have completed the lev-els required to show at District or State 4-H Horse events.

TRACTOR SAFETY TRAINING

Wednesday, April 6th 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Allen County Courthouse. Youth ages 14 and older. More details will be in the March Newslet-

ter.

RIVERSIDE CLASSIC SPRING

LIVESTOCK SHOW Saturday, May 7th at Riverside Park, Iola, KS. Species that will be shown include hogs, steers, heifers, meat goats, sheep, and bucket calves. There will also be Show-manship divisions in all species. We are excited to offer this show for all species this year!!

DISCOVERY DAYS FLOOR COUNSELOR APPLICATION

For the 2016 Discovery Days, we are again looking for respon-sible, mature and dependable young adults to serve as floor counselors. These floor counselors will be responsible for leading floor meetings, doing room checks and making sure youth stay in their rooms after lights out each evening. Floor Counselors can expect to work evenings and early mornings. They will receive free room and board for 5 days and 4 nights and $100. Applications are due by April 1, 2016. To fill out an application, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18dAquINhBv-9J1IW4yGGVcjUzuHNQj1Imio2yIDkEiA/viewform. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Murphy 620-244-3826.

EXTENSION OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED February 15, 2016

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PHOTOGRAPHY EVENTS The Photo Action Team has elected to NOT host a Photography Adventure Camp in 2016. I n lieu of a camp, the team is planning photography sessions that will be offered during Discovery Days 2016. Please con-sider these classes as you make your Discovery Day selections. The Photo Team will also host two Shut-terbug events this spring. A variety of workshops will be offered at both events. More information about the Shutterbug events will be available on the 4-H website in February. • Shutterbugs at the Garden, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Botanica in Wichita. • Shutterbugs at the Zoo, Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City.

FAA BEGAN UAS (Drone) REGISTRY

Starting December 21, the Federal Avia-tion Administration began requiring every-one to register UAS’s, unmanned aerial systems. Sometimes they are referred as drones. The owner – whether it’s a new purchase or a UAS that’s been flying for years – will have to register a name, a physical address and an email address with the FAA. Existing owners will have to register by Feb. 19, 2016, and new buyers will have to register before their first flight. The registration site is available at: www.faa.gov/uas/registration and registra-tion will cost $5 for an unlimited number of aircraft and will be valid for three years. The credit-card transaction will help con-firm the owner's identity, and the fee will be refunded during the first month, to encourage people to register early.

FREE KANSAS LEADERSHIP TRAINING CENTER

The Kansas 4-H foundation has secured funding to offer FREE Kansas Leadership Center training. This training will be offered to 4-H alumni, volunteers, agents and friends! All trainings will be held from 10 AM to 3 PM:

February 19, KLC-Wichita

March 5, Fort Hays State University-Hays

April 15, Garden City Fairgrounds- Garden City

May 20, KLC-Wichita For more information, dates and how to register visit: www.kansas4hfoundation.org/KLC

WANTED: KANSAS 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Agents, Volunteers and youth with a passion for 4-H Shooting Sports are encouraged to complete applications to serve on the Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Committee (formally the 4-H Shoot-ing Sport Action Team). Applications are available on the Kansas 4-H Web site. The 4-H Shooting Sports Committee guides the 4-H Shooting Sport program in cooperation with the State 4-H Office. Serving on the Committee is a great leadership opportunity for anyone interested in 4-H Shooting Sports. Adult terms are five years. For more information concerning the Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Committee contact Jennifer 620-244-3826.

4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Youth Must be 8 before January 1

National 4-H Shooting Sports provides policies that all states must follow when offering 4-H Shooting Sports. One policy clarification that has affected the Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Program is the no Cloverbuds policy. Rightfully so, Kansas allows 4-H members to join at age 7; however, Nationally 4-H Cloverbuds is defined as youth ages 5-7 years-old and National 4-H Shooting Sports has clarified in the written policy Cloverbuds ages 5-7. This clarifica-tion is based on risk management and safety; therefore in offering 4-H Shooting Sports Kansas 4-H must follow the National policy. Further questions may be forwarded Jennifer 620-244- 3826.

REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ENROLL in 4HONLINE

Registered 4-H volunteers and individuals in the process of becoming a registered 4-H volunteer should be enrolled in the Kansas 4HOnline system. The State 4-H Office enters Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse and Neglect Registry completion dates in members’ 4HOnline profiles. Local Extension units are able to utilize the Additional Information page to track each step of the Initial Volunteer Screening. Volunteer Screening reports have been created and exist in the Shared Directory.

SUNNY HILLS 4-H CAMP June 24-27, 2016 has been set for Sunny Hills 4-H Camp @ Rock Springs. Look for camp registration links and camp counse-lor applications next month.

48 HOURS of 4-H Thanks to everyone that took part in the 48 hours of 4-H Service Challenge in October. Please save these dates on your calendar so you will be ready for the 2016 challenge, October 8-9. More

PHOTOS NEEDED Still in need of old photographs that were mounted for county fair judging. Mostly need black & white photos. These will help make photo judging kits. Please give to your local Extension office.

SE AREA KAP FINALIST 2015

BIG congratulations to those who were winners at the Southeast Area Kansas Award Portfolio (KAP) Screening at Eure-ka! We had some good recognition here in the Southwind Extension District. Below is a list of those who will be sending their KAPs to the State Screening! Southwind - Erie: Collin Chaney - SpaceTech—Rocketry Southwind - Iola: Delaney Umholtz - Clothing & Textiles

SOUTHWIND 4-H DAY Remember that 4-H Day will be held in Moran at the Marmaton Valley High School on Saturday, February 13th.

REGIONAL 4-H CLUB DAY Regional 4-H Club Day will be held March 5th at the Chanute High School.

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NEOSHO COUNTY 4-H NEWS

4-H COUNCIL The next 4-H Council meeting will be held March 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the courthouse basement meet-ing room. Make sure that all council reps and leaders are present.

BEEF TAGGING and WEIGH-IN

The date for beef tagging has been set for Sunday, March 6th from 1 to 3 pm. at Peck’s north of Erie. Beef animals that require tagging include market steer and feeder beef. Cost of tags will be $4 each.

GRANTS AVAILABLE for FOSTER CHILDREN Kansas 4-H Youth Development, the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Saint Francis Community Services are working together to provide funding opportunities for children and families involved with foster care. The purpose of the Kansas 4-H Resource Family Project and Camp Grant Programs is to provide financial assistance for foster youth and their resource families who want to participate in learning opportunities avail-able through 4-H. The Kansas 4-H Foundation, $5,000 in grant funds are available to support foster care families and the children in their care who are current or potential 4-H members. Grants due May 1! Family Project Grants • Children must enroll as 4-H members through their local extension office. • Eligible 4-H member can only apply for one 4-H project and one 4-H camp grant per year. • Grant funds are for the purpose of starting or enhancing a 4-H project during the 4-H year such as purchasing a camera, craft supplies, cloth-ing, feed, equipment, etc. • Eligible 4-H member may request funds for supplies and equipment needed for participating in a pet or livestock project; however, funds are not available for the purchase of pets or livestock. • Grant funding cannot include meal expenses. • Items and supplies purchased from grant funding for 4-H project be-come the property of the eligible 4-H member. • Liability, maintenance and warranty of the items and supplies pur-chased become the responsibility of the eligible 4-H member. • Grant application and instructions available on the Kansas 4-H website on the 4-H Camping page.

COUNTY WIDE PROJECT LEADERS

Justin Kramer will be the new Poultry Leader with Marla Julich being the new Dairy Goat Leader .

POULTRY MEETING A county wide poultry meeting will be held February 7th at 4:00 pm at the Galesburg Community Center. This meeting will consist of answering any questions that 4-Her’s may have about exhibiting poultry at the county fair level. We will also discuss sources of show birds and have a hands on demonstration between show quality and general quality birds, as well as preparing birds for show day. We will also talk about the oppor-tunity to take a trip to the first annual Show Me Poultry Association Show in Carthage, MO on March 19th. For more information please contact Justin Kramer 620-820-3510.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Feb 13—District 4-H Day Feb 15—Office Closed March 5—Regional 4-H Day March 5—Jr Beef Producer Day March 15, Livestock Quality Assurance, Moran, 9am-noon March 16—Livestock Tour March 19—Jr Sheep Producer Day April 6—Tractor Safety Training May 7—Riverside Classic Spring Livestock Show June 10—SW District Favorite Foods Contest; Foods Tour June 16—Southeast Area Live-stock Judging Contest June 24-27—Sunny Hills 4-H Camp July 7—District Horse Show July 16-22—Bourbon County Fair July 21-25—Neosho County Fair July 29-August 5—Allen County Fair June 30—Multi Judging Contest August 19-21—Livestock Sweepstakes Weekend Sept. 9-18 - Kansas State Fair Sept. 30-Oct. 2—Kansas Junior Livestock Show

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Erie Office

111 S Butler

Erie, KS 66733

Phone: 620-244-3826

Fax: 620-244-3829

Fort Scott Office

210 S National Ave

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Phone: 620-223-3720

Fax: 620-223-0332

Iola Office

PO Box 845

Iola, KS 66749

Phone: 620-365-2242

Fax: 620-365-7944

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FAIR BOARD DINNER & AUCTION Please make plans to attend “Denim & Diamonds” the 5th annual Fair Board Auction & Dinner on Saturday, February 20th at 6 pm. This is the largest fundraiser for the fair board and your support is needed! The fair board has spent thousands of dollars on nice improvements the last cou-ple of years. Because of their willingness to invest in these improvements, their funds are low. They need to have a successful fundraiser this year! Admission is $15/person; $25/couple or $35/family (no limit on number of children) and can be paid at the door. A table for 8 can be reserved for $100. If you would like to reserve a table, please contact Kathy Brazle ASAP at 620-212-2380.

CLUB BASKETS Please have your club’s baskets in the Extension office by Tuesday, February 16th. Thank you to each club for donating a basket!

THANK YOU!! The Neosho County Fair Board would like to thank each club for their help in selling raffle tickets. The total amount raised was $1,503.00.

WIN A SHOW PIG! Duling Show Pigs would like to offer a free pig to be shown at this year's Neosho County Fair. Any 4-H member who has not previously exhibited a pig is eligible to win. Just write a short essay stating why you would like to take the swine project and your expectations for the project. All essays must be turned into the Neosho County Extension office by March 4th. All essays will be reviewed and the winner will be notified. The winner of the essay will be able to pick up their new fair pig around the first of April. Thanks for your interest in the swine project and we wish you luck. Ryan Duling 620-432-1640.