Help Needed at State Fair - The State 4-H staff could use your assistance in the 4-H building during the week days of the State Fair to answer questions about the displays and how to join 4-H. We feel this public relations outreach is important and should continue if possible. We would appreciate your help at the booth in the 4-H exhibit building. Assistance is needed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Give Jim Adams a call ( 785-532-5800) or e-mail if you would be available one of these days. Fink cfink@oznet.ksu.edu

Kansas State Fair Update
September 2003

Jim Adams

Dates for the 2003 Kansas State Fair are September 5 - 14. Entry day is Friday, September 5. Remember that admission will be charged beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5.

Entry cards: Cards are being printed from the KSFAIR2003 data base and mailed to local Extension Offices. Remember that you will only receive cards for static exhibits. We do not print entry cards for animal entries or judging contests.

Leave the three parts of the card intact. DO NOT separate. Entry cards are specific to the exhibitor and the exhibit. They are not transferable from one exhibitor to another or one exhibit to another.

Review details for attaching entry cards and scorecards in the State Fair packet before bringing exhibits to the fair.

Bringing/entering Exhibits at the State Fair: The 4-H Exhibit Building will be open to receive large electric, home environment or woodworking exhibits from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 4. There is only a small crew working with building set-up on Thursday, and it is difficult to check in other exhibits. There is no security on duty Thursday night, but overnight security will be present Friday, September 5 through Saturday, September 13.

We will accept all other entries in the 4-H Exhibit Building, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5th.

Exhibit Release: Exhibits will be released beginning at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14 or 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 15.

Volunteer tickets: Committee assignments and admission tickets for 4-H volunteers will be sent to Extension Offices by August 22. We cannot guarantee admission tickets for people who volunteer after August 15.

4-H/FFA Beef, Sheep and Swine Show Managers are recruiting volunteers and issuing tickets for those shows.

Parking: Orders for parking hang tags were due in the Kansas State Fair Office by August 15.

Participant Tickets: Orders for youth tickets were also due in the Kansas State Fair Office by August 15.

KSF Horse classes cancelled. The following State Fair horse classes have been cancelled due to low or no enrollment. Please let your 4-H'ers know this. All of the
4-H'ers who enrolled in these classes will be refunded their entry fees.

Class 3023 - Saddle Seat Pleasure (ages 10-13)	Class 3032 - Pony Western Pleasure
Class 3024 - Saddle Seat Pleasure (ages 14-18)	Class 3033 - Western Pleasure Non-Stock Type (ages 10-13)
Class 3025 - Saddle Seat Equitation (ages 10-13)	Class 3034 - Western Pleasure Non-Stock Type (ages 14-18)
Class 3026 - Saddle Seat Equitation (ages 14-18)

The following KSF Horse Show Classes will be combined:

Classes 3001 & 3002 - Invitational Stock Type Yearling Fillies & Geldings
Classes 3007 & 3008 - All Other Breeds Mares & Geldings
Classes 3018 & 3019 - Hunter Hack Over Fences (All Ages)
Classes 3040 & 3041 - Reining (All Ages)

Please let the 4-Hers in your counties know about these changes. --Ann Domsch adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu

"The Tie Dye Gang" Animals will be for sale at the State Fair, or by prepaid order from the State 4 H Office. They are Cubby and Jay P (limited amount on Jay P), Dolly Trotsalot, Pigley Wigilee, Smoooches, Lambsie, Rudy Rooster, Poochie, and Miss Hopsie. They sell for $10.00 each if picked up, or $14.00 each if mailed. Make checks payable to the "Kansas 4 H Foundation". Proceeds from the sale of the animals benefit the State 4 H Youth Council. It is also our hope to debut "Tie Dye Gang" ornaments at the State Fair. Be sure to check out our new items in the 4-H Exhibit Building!! Hinshaw

2003 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council - Applications were included in the KYLF registration packets. Any Kansas 4-H member between the ages of 14 and 18 by January 1, 2003 may apply. This year’s delegation will elect representatives from the four extension program areas (NE,NW,SE,SW). Please encourage those outstanding young leaders in your county to apply. Hinshaw

State 4-H Dog Conference and Quiz Bowl. State 4-H Dog Conference and Quiz Bowl--Nov.8-9, Rock Springs---Another great conference is being planned by the Dog Care and Training Action Team! Registrations will be due to the State 4-H Office by October 17! Featured this year will be Basic Grooming Tips with your dog, Dog CPR, and a special visit from Kansas Specialty Dog Service (KSDS). Experience Rally Obedience and a cabin party! Details will be forth coming! Adams

National Western Catch-A-Calf - Contest applications are available for 4-H members 12-18 years of age who live in western Kansas. There is an application to participate in the contest at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in January of 2004. If you have anyone interested, contact the State 4-H Office for an application. Applications must be received in the Kansas State 4-H Office by November 21, 2003 to get to Colorado State by Dec.1,2003. Adams

Change in Membership of State 4-H Advisory - At the May meeting of the State 4-H Advisory Committee, the members voted to change the membership of the group. Those changes include:

*Representation from the 4 program areas
*3 agents and 2 volunteers from each of the 4 areas
*8 youth representatives from National Conference and Youth Council
*Those South Central delegates with remaining terms would move to new areas

The next meeting is set for Saturday, October 4, in Salina. If you are willing to serve or have a volunteer who would be interested, contact your Area 4-H Specialist for specific membership needs in your Area. Buchholz

National 4-H Week - Marketing Ideas - The 4-H Marketing Action Team has developed several items to help you market 4-H in your county. These items have a similar theme and photos to create a colorful, well-coordinated look. Check out the website to download or view items: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/4hyp/ActionTeams/marketingactionteam.htm

Items available include:

*"Power of Youth Display" (S-141) 9 pieces (each piece is11" x 17"laminated), colorful, display. Cost is $24.30.

*"Ready, Set, Hang On." (4H839) Five panel, colorful, self-mailer, brochure. Cost is 40 cents.

*"You have the Power" Invitation - Encourage club members to invite new families to their November club meeting with this invitation. This invitation is easy to photocopy and distribute to clubs.

*"Join the Leading Edge" Poster - This poster focuses on 4-H being an extraordinary place to learn, where kids can do the things they like and where members can take time for family and friends. This poster is easy to photocopy and distribute to club members.

*Newsletter Article - Need an article for your September or October newsletter? This article asks your club members to join in the effort to recruit new families to their club.

*Newspaper Article - Need an article to send to your local newspaper about 4-H? Just add your local information.

*Proclamation - Proclamation for National 4-H week. Add county specific information.

*Marketing CD - Developed by 4-H alum, Kristy Schmidt, this CD covers the nuts and bolts of 4-H. It is incredibly easy to use. The entire presentation is on a CD that can run on any computer. It starts automatically. Cost is $25. Contact: Diane Mack dmack@oznet.ksu.edu to order.

State 4-H Contests for 2004 - A process of defining the most logical and appropriate time and location for the various state 4-H judging contests, skill-a-thons, and quiz bowls has been underway. Where an action team exists, recommendations from that action team are being implemented. Where no action team exists, the coordinator along with those in close leadership roles have provided insight and input into decisions about the time and location for the 2004 state 4-H contests. Following is a rundown of current/pending decisions on the state contests:

Crops - 2004 Kansas State Fair - Saturday, Sept 11, 2004
Dairy Judging / Quiz Bowl - Kansas Junior Dairy Show - Aug 2004
Dog Quiz Bowl - Rock Springs - November 2004
FCS Judging / Quiz Bowl - TBD
Horse - Douglas County - June 29, 2004
Horticulture - Wichita Garden Show - Saturday, March 6, 2004
Livestock - KSU Campus - Date TBD
Livestock Skill-a-thon - KSU Campus - Date TBD
Meats - Excel, Wichita - August 2004
Photography - 2004 Kansas State Fair - Sunday, Sept 12, 2004
Poultry - 2004 Kansas State Fair - Saturday, Sept 18, 2004

Several leave some decisions to be made. As these decisions do come forward, announcements will be made. We believe the decisions on moving the horticulture, livestock judging, and dairy judging to the different events/locations will result in better contests with the opportunity for more comprehensive educational opportunities for the young people involved. Photography will continue to have an educational activity associated with the Wichita Garden Show, but the state contest is better suited to take place at the Kansas State Fair. Family & Consumer Sciences 2004 contest/quiz bowl
events are still under discussion by the FCS Action Team. Buchholz

National 4-H Conference - Applications were mailed to Extension Offices in late July, and are due to the State 4-H Office October 1. This information is also available on the website. Conference is an excellent opportunity for outstanding 4-H members. After Conference these members have the opportunity and the responsibility to be involved in the 4-H program through the State 4-H Advisory, the State 4-H Youth Council and other aspects of the 4-H Program. Kansas 4-H’ers who have attended National
4-H Congress are not eligible to attend National 4-H Conference. Hinshaw

Kansas Youth Leadership Forum - Registration information was mailed to local Extension Offices in early August. Add the local due date, duplicate and send to teens in your county who are interested in attending the Forum. Teens do not have to be
4-H members to attend, but they must be between the ages of 14 - 18 by January 1, 2004.

Track sessions and consulting groups are filled on a first come - first served basis, so send the completed forms and registration fee as soon as you receive them. All registration information is due in the State 4-H Office by October 10.

Note that the Rock Springs Health Form, as well as the Kansas 4-H Code of Conduct, Health and Photo Release Form is required for both adult and youth delegates. Registration will not be complete and sessions will not be assigned without these 2 forms for each participant. Hinshaw

2003 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council - Applications were included in the KYLF registration packets, and are available on the State 4-H Website at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/kylf/KYLF2003.htm
Any Kansas 4-H member between the ages of 14 and 18 by January 1, 2003 may apply. This year’s delegation will elect representatives from the four extension program areas (NE, NW, SE, SW). Please encourage those outstanding young leaders in your county to apply. Hinshaw

4-H Afterschool Conference - We hope you are planning to attend the 4-H Afterschool Conference on October 29 & 30 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Please refer to the letter dated June 24 for details. Registration cost which includes resources, lodging and meals is $60. All registration forms and fees are due to Diane Mack by September 30. If you have questions, please contact Diane Mack at: dmack@oznet.ksu.edu
Mack

Martech Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment Software. Those counties and districts that have ordered the Martech Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment software upgrades can expect delivery very soon. Packets that will include installation instructions and invoices will be sent by first class postage. The State 4-H Office expects to be able to send the packets by the end of August. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Thomas at the State 4-H Office (785) 532-5800 or email her at: cthomas@oznet.ksu.edu
Thomas

2003 4HCCS PRODUCT PREMIER
Are you planning to attend the Galaxy Conference in Utah? Why not go a couple of days early and learn how to train 4-H leaders in experiential learning. CCS will be introducing the new training video plus having workshops using CCS material in: Child Development, Horse, Health, Leadership, Outdoor Adventures, Theatre Arts, Sewing and Textiles, Consumer Savvy, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Communications, Forestry, Veterinary Science and a school enrichment Science Discovery Series.

Premier is Friday, September 19, 12:30 - 6 p.m.; and Saturday, September 20,
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost is $100 per person which includes a tote bag of resources plus food breaks, continental breakfast and deli lunch. If three or more register from Kansas, we will receive a $100 scholarship!!!

Register on Line at: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/galaxy2
All questions may be directed to Jim Adams at jadams@oznet.ksu.edu Adams

Basic 4-H Operations I Training will be held September 29-30 in Manhattan. This is the 4^th year and 7^th time we have offered this training to share critical information for handling 4-H managerial issues that may and often do arise.

Basic 4-H Operations I training begins at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 29 and goes through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30. All sessions will be held in Throckmorton Hall, room 2002 on the K-State campus. This training is now part of the New Agent Training Cycle, but anyone in the system that would like a refresher course is welcome.

Topics to be addressed include:

4-H Financial Management, VIP, Accountability to the 4-H mission, Learning through Events, Risk Management, Program Planning, Program Management and more.

Diane Mack, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, NE and Beth Hinshaw, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, SE are co-presenters for this training.

If you have questions, please contact Beth or Diane. Cost to attend is $20 payable to the Kansas 4-H Foundation. Please contact Beth Hinshaw at: bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu by September 16 if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there!! Mack/Hinshaw

Q&A on FCS - Project Changes for 2003-2004 4-H Year - 4-H'ers, Leaders, and Extension staff may find a Frequently Asked Questions site on the State 4-H website regarding changes in FCS projects for the 2003-2004 year. This is the same message sent to counties on August 7, 2003. Please look for the link in the right column of the
4-H cover page or go to: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/4h/PDFfiles/FCSchanges.pdf
ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu Gerhard

4-H Update - Is it on your calendar?

We invite you to attend your area 4-H Update. Dates are:

SE Area - November 4
SW Area - November 5
NW Area - November 6
NE Area - November 7

One agenda item will be the 4-H Strategic Plan, but we also want to hear your concerns on what you would like to discuss that day. If you have topics that you would like to see on the agenda please send them to your Area 4-H Specialist by September 30. More specific information will be coming. Mack, Barker, Hinshaw

Youth in Action/Community Service Grant - Funded by MetLife Foundation. Over $36,000 in funds available - deadline October 1, 2003.

Community action grants will be awarded in the amount of $500 to $2,000 to support ongoing community service programs or to stimulate new and creative youth-led community service programs. Grants require youth teams to identify critical issues in their communities, develop activities to address these issues, and educate and involve other young people and adults in community service. Youth are to take leadership roles and be actively involved in writing the proposal and implementing the service project.

Community services projects that take place after the school day are encouraged. Youth often lack structured activities and programs to participate in after the school day is done. Involving youth in community service projects after the school day provides them with new opportunities for leadership and education. Collaborative efforts reflecting the diversity of the community are also encouraged.

Applications available at: www.grants.n4h.org under 'Community Service. Gerhard

Aug 2003
24	Horse Action Team Meeting	Domsch
30	State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, KSU*	Julie Voge
Sept 2003
5-14	Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson	Stoecklein
7	State 4-H Youth Council, Hutchinson	Hinshaw
14	4-H Shooting Sports Action Team, Hutchinson	Gerhard
19-22	Kansas Junior Livestock Show, Wichita	Buchholz
21-25	Galaxy II, Salt Lake City, UT
29-30	Basic 4-H Operations Training - KSU	Mack/Hinshaw
Oct 2003
4	State 4-H Fall Shooting Sports Finals Match, Hutchinson	Gerhard
4	SW Area Youth Leadership Forum	Buchele
4	State 4-H Youth Development Advisory, Salina	Buchholz
5-11	Kansas 4-H Week
11-12	Hunting, Fishing and Fur Harvesting School, Rock Springs	Charlie Lee
14-16	State And Area Staff Meeting*	Buchholz
17-19	State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Coordinator Certification Training, Meade County	Gerhard
18-19	State Volunteer Leader Forum	McNally
19	Technology Experience	Barker
TBA	NW Area MVP Training	Barker
29-30	4-H Afterschool Conference*	Mack
30	National 4-H Meats Judging Contest, K-State	Dave Schafer
Nov 2003
4	SE Area 4-H Update	Hinshaw
5	SW Area 4-H Update	Buchele
6	NW Area 4-H Update	Barker
7	NE Area 4-H Update	Mack
8-9	4-H Dog Conference, Rock Springs	Adams
13-16	NC Regional Volunteer Forum	McNally
14-17	Aerospace Experience, Hutchinson	Barker
21-23	Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, Rock Springs	Hinshaw
22	National 4-H Conference Interviews, Rock Springs	Hinshaw
28-Dec 2	National 4-H Congress, Atlanta	Gerhard
Dec 2003
1-2	National 4-H Congress, Atlanta	Gerhard
Jan 2004
6-9	Annual Conference - Manhattan*
13-15	Moving Ahead, Preparing the Youth Development Professional - Rock Springs*	Mack/Hinshaw
17	Space Tech Team - Salina*	Barker
17-18	State 4-H Council Retreat*	Hinshaw
20	SE Area Partnership Meeting*	Fogleman
21	Metro Area Partnership Meeting*	Jim Lindquist
22	NE Area Partnership Meeting*	McNutt
27	SW Area Partnership Meeting*	Hartman
27	SE Area KAA Screening*	Hinshaw
28	NW Area Partnership Meeting*	O'Brien
29	NE KAA Screening*	Mack
31-Feb 1	Dog Judge's Certification Training*	Adams
Feb 2004
1	Dog Judge's Certification Training*	Adams
4	NW KAA Screening*	Barker
7-11	National Camping Institute - Rock Springs*	McNallly
12-13	Wilderness First Aid Training*	McNally
14-15	Horse Panorama*	Domsch
17-19	State and Area Staff Meeting*	Buchholz
Mar 2004
4-5	United Association Meeting - Wichita*
5-6	Wichita Garden Show Horticulture Judging Contest and Photography Judging Contest*
6	State Horticulture Judging Contest*
12	Day Camp Coordinators Meeting*	Barker
15-17	State KAA Screening*	Gerhard
17-20	Kansas City Global Conference*	Hinshaw
26-27	4-H Ambassador Training*	Hinshaw
30-April 1	Spring Action Conference*	Buchholz/Peters
April 2004
1	Spring Action Conference*	Buchholz/Peters
3	K-State Open House*
12-13	Basic 4-H Operations Training*	Mack/Hinshaw
May 2004
24	Team Leader Conference (Tentative)*	Barker
June 2004
1	Pre Discovery Days Competitive Events Day*
2-4	Discovery Days*	McNally
29	State Horse Show Judging Contest - Douglas County*	Domsch
July 2004
27-29	State and Area Staff Meeting*	Buchholz
Aug 2004
4-13	Venturers Trip*	McNally
Sept 2004
10-19	Kansas State Fair*	Stoecklein
Oct 2004
	Kansas Volunteer Forum TBA*	McNally
	Regional Volunteer Forum*	McNally
31-Nov 4	NAE4-HA Oklahoma City*	E. Otte
Nov 2004
1-4	NAE4-HA - Oklahoma City*	E. Otte
6-7	State Dog Conference*	Adams
11-14	Space Tech Weekend - Hutchinson*	Barker
19-21	Kansas Youth Leadership Forum*	Hinshaw
27-30	4-H Congress, Atlanta*	Gerhard
Dec 2004
27	NW Area 4-H Advisory*	Barker

Sep 15	NCRVF registration forms and fees due to State 4-H Office
Sep 19	State Volunteer Forum, Early Bird Registration forms and fees due to Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers
Oct 1	Applications to chaperone 4-H sponsored trips due to State 4-H Office
Oct 1	National 4-H Conference applications due to State 4-H Office
Oct 10	Applications for State 4-H Youth Council due to State 4-H Office
Oct 10	KYLF forms and fees due to the State 4-H Office