riley county 4-h newsletter
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I ns i de t h i s i s s ue :
Happenings 1-3
4-H Updates 4
Club Day Guidelines 5-6
Gavel Games Schedule 7
Calendar 8
J anu ar y
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If you have
something for the
4-H newsletter,
please submit it to
[email protected] by the 10th of the
month.
How to Reach Us:
Riley County Extension John: [email protected]
110 Courthouse Plaza, RM B220 Brandy: [email protected]
Manhattan, KS 66502 4-H Info: [email protected]
785-537-6350 Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 8-5 p.m.
RILEY COUNTY
4-H NEWSLETTER
Office Closed:
The Extension Office
will be closed
Thursday, Dec. 25,
Friday, December 26
and
Thursday, January 1.
The Extension Office
will also be closed on
Monday, January 19
for the Martin Luther
King, Jr. holiday.
4-H Leadership Series
Riley County, along with Geary County 4-H will be hosting a two-part leadership
training series for anyone invested in the strengthening of our 4-H programming here
in our area. I am encouraging not just organizational club leaders, but 4-H parents
and friends interested in taking 4-H youth development programs to the next level.
The first training will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 5:15 pm at Pottorf
Hall in Cico Park. The focus of this first training will be making positive youth
development and community youth development the focus of all 4-H programs.
Later in the evening on the 29th, the focus will shift to retaining new members,
developing a sense of community, and providing new experiences for current 4-Hers.
The second training will take place on Thursday, February 26th at 5:15 pm at
Pottorf Hall in Cico Park. This training will focus on basic club operations including;
financial management, navigating 4-H forms, delegating tasks to club parents,
communication, and a host of other helpful club management tools.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity to grow as a leader.
Dinner is provided for anyone in attendance. Please sign up at
www.riley.ksu.edu if you are planning on attending this event.
Riley County Fair Theme Contest All 4-H members are invited to submit entries for the fair theme contest! Entries
must be easy to incorporate into a float, banner and other promotional products; not
be specific to 4-H and attract all types of visitors to the fair. Submit your theme
words and artwork (optional) by March 1 to [email protected] or by bringing them to
the office. 4-H Council and Fair Board will both vote on the entries.
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Scholarship Applications Scholarship applications have been posted to the website. Applications for the Riley County 4-H Foundation,
Kiser Leadership Scholarship, and the State 4-H Scholarship can be downloaded at www.riley.ksu.edu under
“4-H Youth Development” and “Forms/Resources” page. Applications are due Monday, February 2, 2015.
County-Wide Project Meetings
These workshops are open to any youth who is enrolled in or interested in the following project areas:
January 17: STEM Activity (Balls and Tracks)
February 15: Growing Seeds at Home and Big Kohlrabi
April 18: Container Planting and Geology
A Word about the STEM Session:
The January 17th session will focus on team-building and creative engineering. Come be a part of something
amazing as 4-Hers learn the basic mechanics behind launching marbles off of a track. Open to 4-Hers and
parents. Sign up today at http://www.riley.ksu.edu/, right side of the homepage under “Upcoming Events”.
A Word About the Plant Science Sessions:
The February 15th session will be on starting seeds at home with emphasis on growing the largest Kohlrabi for
the fair. April 18th will be on gardening in containers. These will take place in Pottorf with the time to be
confirmed as it approaches. Consider enrolling in plant science this year in 4-H, but all are welcome to attend.
Club Day
After the holidays have ended, 4-H fun begins. Share what you have learned in your projects, play a piano
solo, give an impromptu speech, perform a dramatic piece, try an instrumental solo or share a dance at Club
Day on Saturday, February 21st at Riley County High School in Riley. Visit www.riley.ksu.edu and “Club
Day” under the right hand “Upcoming Events” column to register. See Club Day Guidelines on pages 5-7.
4-H Council
Monday, January 5, 7:00 p.m. Pottorf Hall
Each club is allowed to have 5 voting representatives: 3 youth and 2 adults. Agenda items include:
Red Wheel Sales, Committee Sign Up, Gavel Games, Club Day, and Potential Fair Changes for 2016.
4-H Citizenship In Action
Explore our state capitol and interact with your legislator. Teens 13-19 as of January 1 are
welcome to attend. This event will be held February 15-16 in Topeka. Registration is
available at www.kansas4-H.org by clicking on the green “Event Registration” in the
upper right corner of the page. Registration is due January 15 to the Extension Office.
Scholarships are also available in the amount of $100. See form here:
http://www.kansas4-H.org/p.aspx?tabid=420 There also is an opportunity to receive up
to $50 reimbursement (dependent on the number of youth who attend) from the Riley
County 4-H Foundation for this event so you may be able to attend for the low price of
$10!
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Short-Term Exchange Hosting Applications
Hosting teens 15-18 from Argentina and Norway for one month through States’ 4-H International Exchange
Programs will be an option in 2015 for families with teens. These exchanges require a host sibling within two
years of the age and the same gender as their exchange. Applications for hosting through States’ 4-H are
completed online. A link is available on the Kansas 4-H web site.
Under the IFYE exchange incoming exchanges come from a number of countries including many in Europe,
Asia and perhaps others. These exchanges stay with several families, 2-3 weeks each during summer and fall.
There are no host sibling requirements, and many families with younger children have hosted successfully.
Farm hosts are always needed. Most IFYE’s will be over 19, but a few countries now send exchanges who are
younger. Any family applying for States’ 4-H hosting may be considered to host an IFYE if no States’ 4-H
match is available. Hosting information will be updated by January 1.
Go to https://www.kansas4-H.org. Look for the link to Host Families on the “What’s Hot” list.
For more information, contact Mary Kay Munson at 785-238-3631 or [email protected].
Fair Royalty Program
Applications for the 2015 Fair Royalty will be available starting in January. Applicants must be 15 as of
January 1, 2015, have been a Riley County 4-H member for the past three years. Applicants must be available
for an interview on May 20 and be available for fair related activities. Applications are due April 1, 2015. The
forms will be available at www.riley.ksu.edu under “4-H” and “Forms/Resources.”
Become a Youth PDC Member
The Riley County 4-H Youth Development Program Committee (PDC) is accepting applications for a teen
position. The committee meets 4 times a year and consists of 6 adults and 2 youth representatives. Members
will help decide what Riley County 4-H youth need, and how to meet these needs. Applicants must be at least
13 years of age. PDC youth serve a 2 year term. Pick up an application at the Extension Office or download
from www.riley.ksu.edu under 4-H and then “Forms/Resources.” Applications are due February 16, 2015.
Camp Countdown
Now is the time to start having the conversation with your 4-Her about 4-H Camp.
Youth currently in 2nd-7th grade may attend 4-H Camp at Rock Springs 4-H Center
on June 18-21. Camp registration and counselor applications will be available in late
January and will be due in May. Be watching the 4-H newsletter for more
information. Don’t forget to tell your friends!
2015 4-H Ambassadors Training Details
The 2015 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training will be February 20-21 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center. It is
open to all county/district 4-H Ambassadors, ambassador advisors and Extension staff. The theme is
“Ambassadors Spotlight 4-H.” There will be workshops, speakers, fun and fellowship. Full details will be
posted on the Kansas 4-H web site by December 15th. Registration on the CVent system will be due
Monday, February 1st.
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4-H Updates
Kennel Club Meetings Meeting will begin again on February 18th. If you have question regarding the dog project or Kennel Club,
please contact Marci Ritter [email protected].
Geology Project Meeting There will be a geology project meeting on January 8th at Pottorf Hall from 7-8:30 p.m. If you have questions
please contact Wally Mack at [email protected].
Winter Weather We are entering the time of year when weather may interfere with scheduled 4-H events. In case a 4-H event
must be canceled or postponed, the announcement will be made on KMAN 1350 AM radio.
Beef Weigh-In Beef Weigh-In will be held on Saturday, February 14, 1-4 pm at the Riley County Fairgrounds. Animals
will be tagged on this date as well. Questions on the beef project should be directed to Greg McClure, Riley
County Agriculture Agent at 785-537-6350.
Shooting Sports Enrollment Information
January 1, 2015 - Deadline for Archery, Hunting Skills, Small Bore Rifle, and Muzzleloading
March 1, 2015– Small Bore Pistol and Shotgun deadline
Requirements:
BB Gun - Youth ages 7-14 Air Pistol - Youth ages 12-18
Archery - Youth ages 7-18 Air Rifle - Youth ages 12-18
Hunting Skills - Youth ages 7-18 Muzzleloading - Youth ages 12-18
Small Bore Pistol - Youth ages 13-18 and must have taken Air Pistol for at least 1 year
Small Bore Rifle - Youth ages 13-18 and must have taken Air Rifle at least 1 year
Shotgun - Youth ages 12-18
2015 Judging Team Selection Kansas offers state judging opportunities for 4-H members 9 and older. In order for Riley County members to
be eligible for these contests, members must participate in:
Horticulture – Participate in judging school (February 21, 2015) and judge in the Riley County Fair Contest
(Saturday, July 25, 2015)
Photography – Participate in judging school (February 21, 2015) and judge in the Riley County Fair Contest
(Saturday, July 25, 2015)
Livestock – Judge all classes, including reasons, at the Riley County Fair Contest (July 27, 2015)
The top four scorers in each age division will be given priority in participating at the state contest.
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Club Day Guidelines Club Day is an opportunity for 4-H members to share
what they have learned in a project by giving a
project talk, demonstrating a skill or illustrating how
something works. 4-H members can also
demonstrate music skills on the piano or other
instruments. Members can showcase dance skills,
drama, offer a public speaking presentation or
present a skit. Club Day offers options for
individual, group and club entries. All of the
categories will be evaluated upon a standard. A
Danish ribbon placing of Purple, Blue, Red or White
will be awarded by adult judges.
The following are guidelines for Club Day
participation. Please read through them carefully so
that you are not surprised on the day of competition.
These guidelines will be used by the judges. Age
divisions are Juniors 7-13 and Seniors 14 & Older,
as of January 1, 2015.
Club Day will be held at Riley County High School
on February 21, 2015. All events will be given a
time slot this year. A schedule will be provided, after
entries are processed. Entries are due January 16,
2015.
PRESENTATIONS
Project Talks – Junior
For 4-Hers 7-13 years old.
Time: recommend 4-5 minutes, 7 minutes max.
Visuals are encouraged, but not required.
Topic may be on a 4-H project or aspect of a
project 4-Her is currently enrolled in.
Questions are not asked.
Demonstration – Illustrated Talks – Junior
A demonstration is a show and tell type of
presentation. An illustrated talk tells how rather
than shows how.
For 4-Hers 7-13 years old.
Time: recommend 4-7 minutes, 10 minutes max.
Can be individual or team presentations. Limit of
3 for a team.
All necessary equipment provided by 4-Her.
Topic may or may not be related to 4-H project
currently enrolled in.
Questions asked by the judge.
Demonstration – Illustrated Talk - Senior
A demonstration is a show and tell type of
presentation. An illustrated talk tells how rather
than shows how.
For 4-Hers 14 years and older.
Time: recommend 5-10 minutes, 15 minutes max-
imum.
Can be individual or team presentations. Limit of
2 for a team.
All necessary equipment provided by 4-Her.
Topic may or may not be related to 4-H project
currently enrolled.
Questions asked by the judge.
Note: PowerPoint visuals are permitted for
demonstrations and illustrated talks. One laptop
computer and one LCD projector will be provided per
age division.
Public Speaking – Senior
For 4-Hers 14 years and older.
Time: recommend 7-12 minutes, 7 minutes min-
imum, 15 minutes maximum.
Visuals are optional.
Topics are unlimited.
Outline required for judge. (Judge will deduct
one ribbon if outline is not available.)
Impromptu Speech – Senior
For 4-Hers 14 and older.
Time: recommend 3-5 minutes
4-Her will draw a topic and have 15 minutes to
prepare a 3-5 minute speech.
Topics will be related to 4-H.
One notecard is permitted, and will be provided
when the 4-Her draws a topic.
4-Hers may only participate in this category as an
individual. Team presentations are not permitted.
Each 4-H impromptu participant should report to
the classroom 15 minutes before scheduled to
present, to select his or her topic.
Speeches will be judged on introduction,
language, logical and clear ideas, and delivery.
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MUSIC
Chorus
16 or more members, or 12 or more members if
club has less than 16 members.
2 numbers are required.
Original copy of selections will be given to
judges before performance; measures must be
numbered.
Singing may or may not have accompaniment.
Director/Accompanist need not be 4-Hers.
Selections should be memorized.
Vocal Ensemble
Group may be composed of 2-15 4-Hers, not
including Accompanist.
2 numbers are required.
Original copy of selections will be given to
judges before performance; measures must be
numbered.
Accompanist need not be a 4-Her.
Selections should be memorized.
Vocal Solo
Participant will sing 1 number.
Original copy of selection will be given to
judge before performance; measures will be
numbered.
Accompanist need not be a 4-Her.
Selections should be memorized.
Orchestra - Band
Groups may be composed of 16 or more 4-Hers
from 1 or more clubs.
Each group will play 2 numbers of their choice.
Copy of Conductor’s score is to be given to the
judge before performance; measures will be
numbered.
The Director need not be a 4-Her.
Club Day Guidelines Instrumental Ensemble
Group may be composed of 2-15 4-Hers, not in-
cluding the Accompanist, from one or more clubs.
2 numbers are required.
Original copies of selections will be given to
judges before performance: measures will be
numbered.
Instrumental Solo
Participant will play a composed solo number.
Original copy of selection will be given to judg-
es before performance; measures will be num-
bered.
Accompanist need not be a 4-Her.
Selections do NOT need to be memorized.
DANCE
Country Dance
May be a country swing or country line dance.
Folk or Square Dance
Folk may include circle, polka, schottische, waltz,
etc.
If live caller is used, caller must be a member of
the group.
Junior and Senior categories are available.
5 minutes maximum.
Choreographed Dance
This may be a drill team, letter, or flags routine.
(This is the type of dance seen at half-time during
games.)
Other Dance
Tap, ballet, jazz, break/street, interpretive, pop, or
acrobatic dance. (Not an acrobatic routine.)
5 minutes maximum.
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Club Day Guidelines DRAMA
Skits
Designed as original plays or skits.
No number limitations.
Maximum time of 15 minutes.
Script must be turned into judge before
performance.
Reading
Musical, interpretive, humorous, etc.
Maximum time of 5 minutes.
Individual.
Script must be turned into judge before
performance.
Other
Miscellaneous grouping: novelty, stunts,
pantomime, puppets, marionettes, ventriloquist
acts, etc.
Individual.
Maximum time of 5 minutes.
Table Setting
Table Setting is open to all 4-H members.
Age divisions are Junior 7-13 and Senior 14 & older,
as of January 1, 2015. This is a county contest only –
there is no state contest.
What is Table Setting?
Participants select a theme and display one place
setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware,
silverware, centerpiece and menu.
Why participate in Table Setting?
It is a fun way to learn how to:
Properly set a table
Plan nutritious meals
Express originality and creativity in choosing a
theme
Present to the judge
Express knowledge of food, nutrition and food
safety.
Guidelines for Table Setting –
Junior Division (7-13 years old)
One complete individual place setting is
displayed.
Include table covering, dinnerware, stemware,
flatware, serving dishes with utensils, a
centerpiece and menu.
Do NOT prepare food.
On one sheet (8 ½” x 11”), explain the meal
theme, list the menu and tell how the menu meets
the current MyPyramid recommendations.
A card table will be provided for the display.
(If you choose to do a picnic setting, then an
appropriate blanket or other covering may be
placed on the floor.)
Senior Division (14 years old and above)
One complete individual place setting is
displayed.
Include table covering, dinnerware, stemware,
flatware, serving dishes with utensils, a
centerpiece and menu.
Do NOT prepare food.
On two sheets (8 ½” x 11”), explain the meal
theme, list the menu and tell how the menu meets
the current MyPlate recommendations.
Describe the event time line from planning the
meal, shopping for food and decorations,
preparing food in advance and the day of, and
cleaning up after the event.
Describe the responsibilities of the host/or
hostess.
Include the number of guests, a sample invitation,
and any party favors.
Also include a detailed budget outlining the cost
of the food, decorations, and any other expenses.
An 8’ table will be provided for the display.
CLUB DAY REGISTRATION
IS DUE BY
JANUARY 16.
(Visit www.riley.ksu.edu and click on “Club Day”
under the right hand “Upcoming Events” column to
register.)
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2015 Gavel Games Schedule – January 24 Blue Valley High School
Junior Room
8:30 Leonardville Hustlers 9:10 Strong-Satellites
8:50 CiCo Shamrocks 9:30 CiCo Shamrocks
Intermediate Room
8:30 Pillsbury 9:30 Little Apple
8:50 Bonfire 9:50 Bonfire
9:10 Ashland Boosters 10:10 CiCo Shamrocks
10:30 Wildcat
Senior Room
8:30 Randolph Ramblers 9:30 Wildcat
8:50 Little Apple 9:50 CiCo Shamrocks
9:10 Bonfire
Club Room Monitors
Junior 8:15-9:00 Little Apple
9:00-9:45 Leonardville
Intermediate 8:15-9:00 Wildcat
9:00-9:30 Pillsbury
9:30-10:00 Ashland Boosters
10:00-10:45 Bonfire
Senior 8:15-9:30 CiCo Shamrocks
9:30-10:10 Strong-Satellite
Team please arrive to the scheduled room 5 minutes early. Team members may need to draw for offices
(Intermediate & Senior) and draw for a motion (Senior). Members will also need to tell judges their name and
office prior to beginning.
Clubs have been assigned time slots to serve as room monitors. This means a person(s) from the indicated club
MUST be at the room to cover the specified time slot.
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Calendar
JANUARY
1 New Year Holiday, Extension Office Closed
5 Organizational Leaders Meeting 6 p.m.
5 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
8 Area KAP Screening, Manhattan
11 4-H Day with the Lady Wildcats
15 CIA Registration Due to the Extension Office
16 Club Day Entries DUE to Extension Office
17 4-H Project Day, Pottorf Hall
19 Martin Luther King Day, Extension Office Closed
23-25 Horse Panorama, Rock Springs
24 Gavel Games, Blue Valley High School
FEBRUARY
2 Scholarship Applications & State KAP’s DUE
14 Beef Weigh-In
15 4-H Project Day, Pottorf Hall
15-16 4-H Citizenship In Action, Topeka
16 President’s Day, Extension Office Closed
20-21 Ambassador Training, Rock Springs
21 Club Day; Riley County High School
24 Foundation Scholarship Interviews
March
2 KAPs/ Video Due to State Office
2 4-H Council Meeting, 7 pm
2 Red Wheel Sales Begin
14 Kennel Club Rally-O Invitational, Pottorf Hall
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