4-H Tip Sheet
February 2003

Citizenship Washington Focus.  Delegates will be selected shortly after the January 15 deadline. Local Extension staff will be informed of those selected. Delegates must signify their intent to participate by paying a non-refundable $500.00 deposit by February 15. The remainder of the fee will be due April 1. Chaperones for 2003 are Dorothy Hutchins, Scott County; Kathy and Max Martin, Clay County volunteers and Lea Stueve, Butler County agent. Lindquist

Kansas City 4-H Global Conference.  Details for delegates will be mailed to their local Extension Office in late February.  Unless there are special items needed for service learning or tours, delegates might not receive class assignments until arriving at the conference.  Because we have already guaranteed delegate numbers, there will be no refunds for cancellations.  The conference planning committee will allow substitutes (youth or adult) if the substitute is the same gender and agrees to the same tours, workshops and service learning assignments as the original delegate or chaperone.  Substitute delegates must meet the conference guidelines for age and cannot have attended the conference previously.  No substitutions will be accepted after March 1.  Lindquist

Kansas State Fair class changes. A summary of changes for the 4-H Division at the Kansas State Fair will be available in mid-February. As you are updating the County Fair Books, check the fair information contained in the 4-H section of the Administrative Handbook to make sure that local fair guidelines are in compliance with K-State Research and Extension policies. Lindquist

National 4-H Conference. Delegates were selected at the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum. Representing Kansas 4-H at the 2003 Conference in Washington, D.C. will be Jessica Coen, Franklin County; Jill Parsons, Pratt County; Sarah Sexton, Dickinson County; and Mikaela Voegeli, Sedgwick County. Delegate advisor is Ginger Kopfer, Geary County 4-H Youth Development Agent. Lindquist

County Fair Is A Learning Time. At a recent meeting of the Kansas Fairs Association, 4-H Council member Walinda Arnett, and Prairie View High School FFA member Tyler Atwood, spoke at the general assembly. Items that the presenters were asked to address included: How have you participated in the county fair?; What does the county fair teach? How should young people be involved in their county fair? According to the presenters, the county fair is... a learning time (for exhibitors and attendees); a place to make and renew friendships; a showcase for young people; an opportunity for recognition; a positive impact on communities; life long learning; a place to involve older 4-H and FFA members; the high point of summer; a place to learn about competition ("depending on how competition is used, it can be positive or negative") .Both members encouraged local fair boards to involve young adults in the planning and implementation of their local fair. Lindquist

Marcia McFarland’s Retirement Celebration.  Please join us as we celebrate Marcia McFarland’s retirement from K-State Research & Extension, 4-H Youth Development on Monday, February 3, 2003 at Umberger Hall 125 from 3:00PM - 4:30 PM.  A book of memories is being created for Marcia, and everyone is welcome to contribute. Letters and cards can be sent no later than Friday January 31^st, to Lori Hutchins 4-H Youth Development,201 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-3404 Hutchins

Kansas 4-H Youth Development Web site: Since the Kansas 4-H Youth Development Web site structure was changed, there has been some confusion about where to find certain information. Please refer back to my last article in the January 2003 tipsheet for some insight. A site map that is now under construction, may be helpful but until it is up and running, I offer the following:

County/District Resources Web page at : http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/countyresourcepage.htm Has links to the following pages:

-Action Team
-Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment Information
-Charter Application
-Copyright Issues
-Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
-4-H Projects
-4-H Record Book CD Order Form
-Funding Opportunities
-Junior Master Gardener
-KS 4-H Foundation
-Livestock Skillathons
-Marketing Promotions
-Monthly and Archived Newsletters (tipsheets)
-Parenting Information and Resources Page
-Rock Springs 4-H Center
-State Event Health Forms
-State Staff page
-State and National Events
-Volunteers Resource Page
-Youth Conversations
-Other 4-H links

Parenting Information and Resources Page at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/ParentingResourcePage.htm Has the following links:

Volunteer Information Page at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/VolunteersResourcePage.htm  Has the following links:

Kid's Page at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/kidspage.htm

Has fun links for kids that can also help them with research for 4-H Projects and school work. This page has links from Agriculture for Kids to The White House for Kids; from The Story of the Sunflower Coloring Book to Kids A Cookin'; from Team Nutrition to Science 4Kids. Several of the links have a Spanish version available.

I hope this index of the five major Web pages helps but if you have questions please don't hesitate to contact Cheryl at the State 4-H Office or email her at: cthomas@oznet.ksu.edu     Thomas

4-H Dog Show Judges Certification Training  Feb.1-2,2003, Sedgwick County Extension Center,21st and Ridge Road, Wichita.

The new year has begun with only this one opportunity for 4-H Dog Show Judges to become certified. A good time for older members and project leaders to become familiar with what judges are looking for! Registrations are due to State 4-H Office BEFORE Jan. 22nd!! Check your e-mail or hard copy sent November 18 for details. We must have at least 20 people to make this training feasible!  To download a Dog Judges Certification Training registration form please visit the   4-H Website at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/ and select Dog Judges Certification Training and click on the paw at the end of the paragraph to download the PDF file. Adams

Horse Camps
Three (3) horse camps will be held this Spring to prepare 4-her's for their horse project.  Check the 4-H web-site after January 30th for more details. Domsch

Livestock Ear Tags  We will recognize the purple tags for sheep and swine for one more year at state shows. However, the new yellow tags with the number on both parts of the tag are preferred! White tags will still be used for steers. Adams

Copyright Issues:
At our recent 4-H Updates the issue of copyright was addressed. Below is an article that you can use for your newsletter informing your leaders and members about copyright issues. I've included a website for them to search to check if an item is copyrighted. We will also have this article posted on the State 4-H Website so that you may download it.

Use of Copyrighted Materials: At the 2002 Kansas State Fair, we had a person who is contracted to look for copyright violations visit the 4-H Exhibit Building. He informed us that some of our banners were in violation. Although we were not fined, we were instructed to remind everyone of the rules.

Some of the banners in violation included the following copyrighted items: © Precious Moments, © Spider Man, © Sponge Bob Squarepants, © Uncle Sam, © Garfield,     © Harry Potter and © Tigger.

The rule in the state fair book states: "Copyright Laws": Exhibitors should avoid using copyrighted materials whenever possible by originating his/her own work. Exhibitors should use with caution a copyrighted and /or trademarked product or service (a brand name, label or product). The intent of using the copyright or trademark materials for educational purposes such as an exhibit, educational poster/display or public presentation is acceptable under the "Fair Use" (legal use) provision. "Fair Use" is a provision of the current copyright law that allows reproduction without payment or permission of limited portions of a copyrighted work for educational and other public interest purposes. A copyright and trademark are legal methods used by writers, artists, corporations and others to protect their original work. Protected items may range from books to music, logos to computer graphics. Copyrighted and/or trademarked materials used in banners, displays, demonstrations, posters or other activities for endorsement or promotion instead of educational purposes will be disqualified and will not be displayed or receive ribbons or premium." To search if an item is copyrighted go to the U.S. Copyright Office at  www.copyright.gov/ click on Search Copyright Records. Mack

Hours of Opportunity - Out-of-School Time Conference:  March 25-26, 2003 East Lansing, Michigan

Part-Time Registration: $65. Includes conference materials, lunch, breaks. Mack

National 4-H Afterschool Initiative: There is a new 4-H Afterschool Initiative which brings under one umbrella the multitude of diverse activities of the 4-H movement in the after school time frame. By combining and promoting these activities as a single initiative the hope is that 4-H Afterschool will increase the visibility of the outstanding work that 4-H professionals across the country are doing to improve the quality of after school programs. Currently three user-friendly resource guides are being developed. Starting 4-H Clubs in After School Programs Guiding Growth: Training Staff for Working with Youth in After School Programs and Extraordinary Learning Opportunities: A Sampler of 4-H Afterschool Activities Check out their website at www.4hafterschool.org  Mack

Area KAA Judging. This is a reminder that 2003 Area KAA judging will be based on the previous configurations of the 5 Extension Areas. You should be recruiting your judges and send the Form B with names and preferences to Beth Hinshaw for South Central and South East; Conall Addison for Southwest; Walter Barker for Northwest, and Diane Mack for North East. The Form B is due January 15. This form is in the packet sent from my office to all counties to assist you in preparing for Area and State KAA and Scholarship judging. Fisher

Evaluators Needed.  Applications to judge at the State KAA Judging, March 31, April 1-2, are included in the Area and State KAA judging packet. Agents and volunteers are encouraged to participate if you have at least a half day block of time available. Judging begins at 1pm on March 31, all day on April 1, and should be completed shortly after noon on Arpil 2nd. Call Steve Fisher or Lori Hutchins in the State 4-H Office if you have questions. Fisher

Junior Master Gardener leader/volunteer training.  Will be held March 20, 2003 from 9am-4pm at the Reno County Extension Office, 2 W 10th, South Hutchinson. This session is for agents and volunteers interested in working with the Junior Master Gardener curriculum. Please contact the Reno County office to register, 620-662-2371.Neier

State 4-H Shooting Sports Recognition. This will be our third year to have state sponsorship for a county medal for Shooting Sports, and to name state winner for 2003 through the KAA process for Shooting Sports. This is to clarify that only nominees from a county with a Kansas 4-H Certified Shooting Sports program will be considered for the state recognition. Fisher

Spring Shooting Sports Certification Workshop.  March 28,29, 30 are the dates set for the 2003 Shooting Sports Certification Workshop to be held at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Information about the workshop, registration procedure, and cost will be distributed through county mailings and electronic mail at a future date. Please keep an eye out for the letter and share these dates with your shooting sports leaders. Addison

Pawnee County 4-H Shoot-out: The Pawnee County 4-H Shooting Sports instructors and parent volunteers will host the 8th Annual 4-H Shoot-Out on Saturday, March 15, 2003, 9:00 a.m. at the Larned National Guard Armory. Competition in 10 meter Air Rifle, 3-D silhouette Archery and Air Pistol will be offered to all 4-H members. For 4-Her members 7-12 years old participating in the Air Rifle competition will shoot 3 positions with 10 bullets per position. Those 4-Hers that are 13 years old and over will shoot 3 positions with 20 bullets per position. Medals in the Air Rifle will be for ages 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; and 15 & over.  Pawnee County has a mailing list for counties who have attended in previous years. New interested counties should provide them with coordinator/coach addresses. For more details or questions, call the Pawnee County Extension Office at 620-285-6901. Addison

Pawnee County Livestock Judging School & Contest. Will be held Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the John M. Lewis & Sons Livestock Center, Pawnee County Fairgrounds. This event will be held on the Pawnee County Fairground, 400 East 18th Street in Larned. Registration is from 7:30-8:30 and the contest will start at 9:00 am. There will be a small registration fee to cover lunch. Reasons will be taken immediately after the lunch break. Junior division is 12 years and younger, Senior division is 13 years of age and older, and there will be an adult division. The Kansas State University Livestock Judging team will officiate the contest. For additional information contact the Pawnee County Extension office by April 1 either by mail or calling at 620-285-6901. Addison

4-H Master Calendar
January - December 2003

All educational programs and materials available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

The information here is maintained by the State 4-H Office and Staff.  The administrative assistant contact is Kathy Zimmerman at 785-532-5800 or e-mail kzimmerm@oznet.ksu.edu