Sedan Office

Courthouse

Sedan, KS 67361-1326

Phone: 620-725-5890

Fax: 620-725-5892

Howard Office

130 South Pennsylvania

Howard, KS 67349-0647

Phone: 620-374-2174

Fax: 620-374-2889

www.rollingprairie.ksu.edu

Rolling Prairie Extension

District Staff

Richard Fechter

Elk County Agent,

Agriculture and 4-H

rfechter@ksu.edu

Jenny McDaniel

Chautauqua County Agent,

Agriculture and 4-H

jlm323@ksu.edu

Doris Bracken

Office Professional, Sedan

Norma Beougher

Office Professional, Howard

Rolling Prairie Extension District Representing Chautauqua and Elk Counties

4-H Calendar

November

14 Officer Training—Sedan

17-18 Kansas Leadership Weekend—Rock Springs

December

1 Financial Review Forms due to office

20 Registration Due for Kansas 4-H Day with the Wildcat Women’s Basketball

24-1 Extension Office Closed

November/ December 2018

Chautauqua County 4-H Update

Information Please!

How would you like to receive information about 4-H as a parent? □ The newsletter □ Email □ Facebook (Group or Messenger) □ A Smartphone App □ Other

What is the best way to get info to 4-H members? □ Facebook □ Email □ A Smartphone App □ Text □ Snapchat □ Other

Pleas let Jenny know what the best way to get a hold of you is. Office phone 620-725-5890 or email at jlm323@ksu.edu

Premium Sale Requirements

A new 4-H year means that it is time to start

thinking about the fair. It is required that

youth wishing to sell animals in the Premium

Sale at the fair next summer complete at least

three educational events or livestock activities

between August 1, 2018 and weigh-in at the

fair. These may be Rolling Prairie livestock

events, out of district spring shows and/or

livestock judging contests, and other events. If

you are not sure if an event will count ask Jen-

ny prior to attending to get verification. Also, it

is your responsibility to notify the office what

events you attended and/or participated in

order to receive credit for them. Local club

events or project meetings are not the only

activities that were meant to count toward the

requirement. We want you to attend both in

and out of district events for the requirement.

KAP Screening

The Kansas Award Portfolio (KAP) is used to

select area and state project winners. To be

eligible for area award selection, 4-H members

must have passed their 14th birthday, but not

their 19th birthday as of January 1, 2019. If

you want KAP forms to complete for these

projects, they are available at the Extension

Office. Also, I have information about com-

pleting the KAP and a copy of the scorecard

that is used in the judging available for your

use. Completed KAP’s are due in the Extension

Office January 4. If you would like help in com-

pleting the KAP, please let me know, I will be

glad to assist you in any way. Do not wait until

the last minute to do these. In order to do a

good job on the KAP’s, you need to spend

some time on them and not try to do them the

day they are due.

4-H Enrollment September 30 is the end of the 4-H year and October 1 starts to re-enroll for the new 4-H year. This year re-enrollment and new enroll-ments will all be done on 4-H Online https://ks.4honline.com If you can’t remember your log on or are having trouble call Doris or Jenny at (620)725-5890. Remember you must be 7 by January 1, 2019 to enroll in 4-H. Kids ages 5 and up may sign up to be in Cloverbuds. This year there will again be a $15 per member Kansas 4-H Program Fee. Enrollment Deadline for competing in the coun-

ty fair will be February 1st. Drop/Add Dead-

line will still be May 1st.

Volunteer Screening Process

August 1, 2014, Kansas 4-H implemented an updated volunteer screening policy for 4-H vol-unteers who work with youth or provide lead-ership to 4-H programs in public settings. Moving forward, all volunteers (in positions re-quiring screening) must be screened under the new process. Any steps completed under the old process will still be valid with the exception of the background screening which must be completed using the new process. An inter-view will now be required as speci-fied in the new process. Resources to support the new pro-cess are posted at http://www.kansas4-h.org/p.aspx?tabid=603. Resources are also availa-ble at the extension offices.

Volunteer Screening Checklist

• Kansas 4-H Volunteer Service Application complete, signed and dated • Interview complete • Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Information and Permission form filled out and mailed to Department for Children and Families • Background check • Orientation session completed • File reviewed • Name submitted to Local Extension Unit Board for Appointment

Citizenship Washington Focus

Mark your calendars for CWF on June 13-24,

2019 .

Road trip across the USA stopping to see Phila-

delphia, Gettysburg, the Liberty Bell and more!

• Visit Capitol Hill, government departments,

historic sites, and memorials.

• Meet with the Kansas Congressional and

Senate delegations to discuss legislative

issues.

• Participate in workshops and assembly

groups to learn life skills and discuss possi-

ble solutions to domestic and international

problems.

Interact with 4-H members from other states, learning and sharing about 4-H and other in-terests and issues. Delegates are responsible for the cost of $1,850. This trip has filled up quickly in the last few years, make sure that

you do not delay in signing up to attend!

CQ Co 4-H Council Meeting

The next council meeting will be on Wednes-day, January 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Sedan.

Wreaths Across America

Cedar Vale Go-Getters will be participating in

Wreaths Across America on December 15,

2018. Everyone is invited to attend.

The mission of Wreaths Across America is to

Remember, Honor, and Teach. It is carried out

in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremo-

nies a specified Saturday in December at Ar-

lington, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and

other locations in all 50 states and beyond. We

also organize a week of events including inter-

national veteran’s tributes, ceremonies at State

Houses and a week-long “Veteran’s Parade”

between Maine and Virginia where we stop

along the way to spread our

message about the importance

of remembering our fallen he-

roes, honoring those who

serve, and teaching our chil-

dren about the sacrifices made

by veterans and their families

to preserve our freedoms. -

See more at: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

Citizenship in Action

Mark your calendars for February 17-18 in To-

peka. Registration and information for Citizen-

ship In Action will soon be available at

www.kansas4-H.org. Youth who are 13-19 by

January 1 of the current year are eligible to

attend. The $170 registration fee includes food

and hotel. The purpose of this event is for Kan-

sas youth to learn how the state legislative pro-

cess works and how their voice and participa-

tion in decision-making can make a difference

in their local communities. The legislative visit

will not only familiarize youth with the capitol

building, but will also show them how they can

affect the legislative process.

Save The Date

Chautauqua County Fair July 25-27, 2019 “Blue Ribbon Prize

& Homemade Pies”

County-wide Project Club Meetings

Starting in October we will be having project meetings every month. These will cover a wide variety of pro-

jects and you do not need to be enrolled in the project to participate. The purpose of the meetings it to ex-

pose members to projects and give them the basics of what the projects entail. The meetings about the four

market species will count toward premium sale requirements. If you are interested in teaching or helping

with these meetings let Jenny know.

November 18th @ 2 pm

Fairgrounds Arena—Sedan

Beef—Garrett Everett and Wyatt Goode will demonstrate proper care and grooming as well as showing of

Beef Cattle. Dress appropriately as we will meet outside.

December 16 @ 2 pm

Cedar Vale School

Woodworking—Mr. Kootz will help members to create a simple project in the Woodshop. There will be a

cost to this meeting and you will need to sign up a head of time. Call the office to sign up. 620-725-5890.

Space is limited.

January 20 @ 2 pm

Fairgrounds Arena—Sedan

Sheep & Goats—The Kunath Girls and Riley Ha-

ver will go over basic grooming and proper show-

manship of sheep and goats. Dress appropriately

as we will meet outside.

Other projects planned include: Foods, Garden-

ing, Photography, Rabbits & Poultry, and Swine.

Chautauqua County 4-H Scholarship Committee

Gun Raffle

Mossberg Patriot bolt action 270 Rifle with Scope

$1 a chance Contact a Chautauqua Co. 4-H member for tickets.

Drawing will be December 1st!

Gun purchased from H & H Hunting Supplies. Proceeds will benefit the

Chautauqua County 4-H Scholarship Fund.

Must be 18 years old to win.

Contact Jenny with any questions 620-725-5890.

4-H Members: The top 3 members with the most tickets sold will receive a 4-H

prize. Top seller will get an insulated tumbler. 2nd and 3rd will get a water bottle

or a cinch bag. If you need more tickets there are more available at the office.

All tickets and money must be turned in by November 30th.

Rolling Prairie Extension District #8, Chautauqua and Elk Counties

215 N. Chautauqua

Sedan, KS 67361

Rolling Prairie Extension District on Facebook

“Like” our Facebook page to get the most up-to-date in-

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K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and

employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of

May 8 and June 30, 1914, as amended. Kansas State University, County

Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and United States Department

of Agriculture Cooperating, John D. Floros, Director.

Group Ticket Rate of $22 per person, youth or adult 4-H and non 4-H families and individuals welcome to attend

What you will receive:

A ticket to the K-State vs. University of Kansas Women's Basketball Game · A game day T-shirt · $10 meal voucher to use at the main concession stands at the game

The day's preliminary activities will include: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tickets and Shirts distributed at Pottorf Hall at Cico Park in Manhattan 11:00 a.m. Doors open for General Public for the game 12:00 p.m. Tip off

Online registration for this event will be due December 20, 2018. No paper registrations will be accepted. All orders must be paid with a credit card.

To register, go to: http://tinyurl.com/2019KAE4HA

Kansas 4-H Day with Wildcat Women’s Basketball

Sunday, January 13, 2019, 12:00 p.m. K-State vs. University of Kansas

Number of Ticket Packages Ordered @ $22 each Total Payment for Ticket Package

T-Shirt Sizes Size Quantity Added Price

NO REFUNDS can be made due to cancellations or no shows and the game will generally not be cancelled due to weather. General Admission Tickets can be

purchased at the Ticket Office after the due date at the regular ticket price. Youth 2 years of age and under do not need to purchase a ticket.

PARKING details will be sent in the email along with the

final details closer to the game.

RECEIPT and confirmation email will be sent shortly after you register online.

NO LATE PACKET PICK-UPS will be allowed.

Online Registration Questions?? Please contact Sarah Keatley at 785-532-0748

Youth Small (6-8) Youth Medium (10-12) Youth Large (14-16) Youth X-Large (18-20) Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult 1X-Large Adult 2X-Large $2 Adult 3X-Large $3 Adult 4X-Large $4 Adult 5X Large $5

Total Due for Ticket Packages Added price for 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL T-shirts

PAYMENT TOTAL:

WORKSHEET FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION Contact Name*: _______________________________________ E-mail Address (required)**: ____________________________________ County/Extension District: __________________________________________________ Contact Home Phone #: ( ) Contact Cell Phone #: ( )

*Tickets and T-shirts will be grouped based upon contact name NOT total County/District.

**Final and additional information will be sent to the e-mail address provided.

Registration for this event is only online. All orders must be paid with a credit card. No paper registrations will be accepted.

To register, go to: http://tinyurl.com/2019KAE4HA