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Deryl Waldren Joins NW Area Staff
Deryl Waldren joined K-State Research and Extension as a 4-H
Youth Specialist in the Northwest Area Extension Office in Colby, KS, on
August 31. He was an 11-year 4-H member in Greeley County, Tribune, Kansas.
Deryl began his Extension career in Logan County as the ANR Extension Agent
from 1981-1984.
From Oakley, Deryl moved to Butte County, California,
and served as a 4-H Agent until 1993 working for the University of
California Cooperative Extension. In 1993, he transferred to Boulder County,
Colorado, in Longmont and served as a 4-H, Livestock and Natural Resources
Extension Agent for Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
From 1997-1999 Deryl worked on the USDA/Army Youth
Development Project based in Heidelberg, Germany working at 42 US Army
installations in Germany, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. He helped
army school-age and youth services personnel learn and apply positive youth
development practices for after-school programs.
Deryl returned to Boulder County Extension in January
2000, and continued as a 4-H and Natural Resources Extension Agent. In
2003, he set up a wildlife masters program to answer wildlife conflict
questions in the Denver-metro area. Around 20 trained volunteers helped
answer wildlife conflict questions. Deryl also worked with 290 volunteer
4-H leaders with 800 members in 45 community clubs, as well as with 4-H
school-enrichment, after-school, and summer outreach day camp programming.
Deryl is excited to join K-State Research and
Extension, and looks forward to working with the 26 counties in northwest
Kansas, as well as working with 4-H action teams and with other Kansas 4-H
programs. To contact Deryl, call 785-462-6281, or e-mail him at:
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Celebrating National 4-H Week: October 1-7
A National 4-H Week Kit is available at
http://www.4hmediaresources.org The kit
contains a wide variety of resources including activities, bookmarks,
brochure, certificates, fact sheets, logos, news releases, newspaper ads,
place mats, posters, proclamations, and radio PSAs.Kansas marketing items
are also available. Stop by the Marketing Action Team's display during the
Annual Conference Resource Fair to view all items. We'll have a drawing for
"The Stuff You Need to Know" promotional posters.
Mack |
Reflecting Back-Looking Forward
The first 100 years of Kansas 4-H are officially history with the
closing ceremony of the Centennial celebration now over. The rain on
Saturday morning didn't seem to hamper the spirits of the Candle Carriers
and their families who wanted to be on hand to observe the historical moment
when the candle was passed. It did mean that the ceremony was moved inside
the Dillon Hall, so it was quite handy to serve the ice cream and cookies
afterwards.It was especially gratifying to me to recognize many 4-H
alumni and volunteers that I have met and worked with over the past 35
years. Reading that some have committed more than 50 or 60 years of their
life to 4-H was really humbling.
Perhaps what was most important, as we look to the future, was the
presence of the State 4-H Youth Council, giving total leadership to
organizing and conducting the ceremony. Even with the location change,
everyone rallied and it came off without a hitch. Seeing the faces of first
year 4-Her's receiving the candle, or reading about the accomplishments of
the senior members, I know that the future is bright for the next 100 years
of Kansas 4-H.
Special thanks to the Centennial Committee, who have been working on this
project since 2002, the thousands who participated in the opening Parade
ceremony at the kick-off, and all the 4-H members, leaders, families and
communities statewide, that took part in local events and activities to
celebrate this great milestone. Thanks to the Kansas 4-H Foundation and
their staff who invested a great amount of time and effort in the
development and production of the Centennial cookbook, which has helped to
fund the statewide centennial activities, and well as renovation support for
the new 4-H Centennial Hall on the Fairgrounds, and future 4-H program
needs.
Thanks to the Board and staff of the Kansas State Fair for their active
participation on the committee and their assistance for the opening and
closing ceremonies. Special thanks to the Extension Communications staff and
the Marketing committee for all the graphic design, publicity and news
promotion support.
Most of all, my deepest gratitude to all those dedicated extension staff,
volunteers and alumni who have gone before me to create this great Kansas
legacy, and to all those youth who will carry the torch of 4-H into the next
century.
Steve Fisher, Former Chair, Kansas 4-H Centennial Committee |
Operation Military Kids - They need our help!
The war in Iraq and the Global War on Terrorism have changed the face of
military service for those in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves.
These mobilization and deployments present unique challenges to the
dependent youth of these service members. These youth still look the same to
teachers, friends and the rest of the community. But their lives have been
turned upside down. Many of us living in the same town or community are
unaware of the stressors and challenges they face during times times of war
and conflict. Some of these stressors include frequent deployments, fear of
losing a parent, possible financial stress, and lack of understanding by
those around them. Because of these stressors, it is important to foster
resiliency or "the ability to bounce back" in these children to ensure they
continue to be healthy individuals. That's where you and your community can
help.
Plan now to bring some community citizens to one of these trainings to
learn more about how you can be of help to military families that live in
your back yard. The training starts with a free meal at 6:30 pm and training
from 7:00 to 9:00
September 21 - Jackson County Fair Grounds, Holton, KS (meal
reservations due Sept 18 to Nancy Nelson or Ann Domsch)
October 25 - National Guard Armory, 1506 N. Walnut, Pittsburg, KS
November 14 - Sterl Hall, Dickinson County Fairground, Abilene KS
L. Ann Domsch, OMK Coordinator |
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4-H Shooting Sports Calendar. Please add the following dates and
locations to your calendar related to 4-H Shooting Sports in the coming
months. Find event information and registration forms at:
http://www.Kansas4-H.org/ShootingSports/Default.htm. Remember
that your registrations must go through your Extension Unit’s 4-H Shooting
Sports coordinator!
WHAT: State 4-H Fall Match (Small Bore & Muzzle Loading)
WHERE: Fancy Creek State Park (Randolph, Riley County)
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2006
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED: Friday, September 15, 2006
WHAT: State 4-H Fall Match (Shotgun)
WHERE: KTA Range (Newton)
WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2006
REGISTRATIONS DUE: Friday, September 22, 2006
WHAT: Fall 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors Workshop
WHERE: Kansas State Fairgrounds (Hutchinson) (tentative)
WHEN: Friday-Sunday, October 27-29, 2006
REGISTRATIONS DUE: Friday, September 29, 2006
GERHARD <gerhard@ksu.edu> |
Unveiling of 4-H VIP Orientation Resources at Annual
Conference
New 4-H VIP Orientation resources will be unveiled during Annual
Conference. The 4-H VIP Online Orientation will be unveiled during sessions
on Wednesday, September 27 at 1:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. If you didn't
sign up for either session, stop by the VIP display during the Resource Fair
to view the online course.
Each local Extension Office will receive a 4-H VIP Orientation CD. Agents
need to PICK UP their copy at the VIP display at the Resource Fair or during
the "Unveiling the Online 4-H VIP Orientation" sessions. Local units may
purchase additional copies of the CD during Annual Conference for $5. You
may take the additional CDs home with you and an invoice will be mailed to
your local office.
Offering the 4-H VIP Orientation at a face to face session is still the
best option. We created a revised PowerPoint and lesson plan that match the
one on the CD. They will be available on the web at
http://www.Kansas4-H.org/Volunteer/VIP/ on
September 27.Remember that all 4-H VIP resources are available on the web to
help you as this new 4-H year begins. Note too that a Board Leadership Module
on the Volunteer Information Profile is now on the Board Leadership website.
The module is designed for agents to use to help their board understand the
procedure for screening and orienting volunteers. To get to the module go to
www.oznet.ksu.edu/board
leadership. Click on Board Leadership Modules in the lower center of the
page, then VIP.
If you have any questions regarding the resources please contact Diane
Mack at dmack@ksu.edu or Rod
Buchele at rbuchele@ksu.edu
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CHARACTER COUNTS! 4-H Animal Projects. One purpose of the 4-H animal
projects is to teach young people how to feed, fit and show their animals.
The more important purpose is to provide an opportunity for personal growth
and development of the youth person. The Six Pillars of
CHARACTER COUNTS! help better describe the value of the 4-H livestock
projects. CHARACTER COUNTS! presents the idea that people develop and
strengthen character by practicing certain behaviors, just as muscles are
built through exercise. Therefore, the purpose of the 4-H livestock program
is to provide opportunities for young people to develop character. The
character traits identified and some practices that may build character
follow. 1. Trustworthiness: includes honesty, promise keeping and
loyalty.
feeds and waters the animals daily (promise keeping)
adheres to possession deadlines (honesty)
adheres to withdrawal time on drugs and de-wormers
uses only approved drugs
2. Respect: includes courtesy and proper treatment of people and
things.
handles and treats animals humanely
cares for animals properly
listens to and follows advise of advisors
recognizes that animal project is dependent on 4-H’er and provides
daily feed and water
3. Responsibility: includes the pursuit of excellence, accountability
and perseverance.
feeds and waters the animal daily (even on the busy, difficult days)
goes beyond providing the daily needs of the animal in giving
additional time and attention to produce a winner
adheres to deadlines for entry form and for arrival for livestock
shows
never gives up in the show ring (perseverance)
4. Fairness: involves consistently applying rules and standards
appropriate for different age groups and ability levels.
Feeds only approved livestock rations
uses only approved drugs
accepts winning and losing with grace
follows recommended procedure in the show ring
follows recommended procedures for fitting and grooming an animal
5. Caring: promoting the well-being of people and things in a young
person’s world. It denotes action and not just feeling.
feeds and waters animal daily
provides clean barn/stall for animal
treats animal humanely at all times
6. Citizenship: includes making the home, community and country a
better place to live for themselves and others..
accepting instruction
winning and losing with grace
helping others at stock shows
teaching young members
treating animals humanely
ensuring that meat is safe for consumption
"Excerpted from SHOWING CHARACTER, a series of lessons produced by
the Louisiana State University Ag Center Research & Extension"
GERHARD
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Register now for
November's 4-H Dog Conference
Information about the 4-H Dog Conference, Nov.4-5, 2006 at Rock Springs
is available at:
http://www.Kansas4-H.org/Events/Dog/ Online
registration will be available until October 13.
A new feature of this
year’s conference is the Funny Dog photos: Holiday Dogs, Kids and Dogs,
Sport Dogs, Puppies (under 6 mos.), and Posed Dogs.
Adams |
Club Reporter Books Due to State by November 1st!
It’s once again time to review and recognize the work of all of 4-H
Club Reporters from across the state. Each Extension Unit may submit one
reporter’s book equal to the number of counties making up the unit. Reporter
Books should reflect the news that represents the work of the young person.
The book may include print news articles and photos, club newsletters, press
releases, radio scripts and TV scripts. Photos and articles written and
produced by representatives of local media outlets should not be included.
Reporters books should be delivered or mailed to the State 4-H Office to
arrive no later than Wednesday, November 1. Recognition is provided by the
Kansas 4-H Foundation to the most outstanding efforts.
GERHARD |
4-H Curriculum Q & A:
Each month we will use this space to answer your questions about 4-H
Curriculum, so send your questions to
jadams@ksu.edu and we will share the answers with the entire
system.Q. Where do I find a current list of 4-H project materials?
A: The best reference for 4-H project curriculum is the Project
Selection Guide in the August Issue of the Kansas 4-H Journal. This
piece is updated each year. The Kansas 4-H CD contains more publications,
but is not updated as often. It is available for $5 from the State 4-H
Office.
Q. What 4-H record sheets do I use?
A: Most projects have a Member Guide and Annual Report available;
however, many counties are using the new P1106 Generic Record sheet.
Q. What do project leaders use?
A: We recommend project leaders use the Kansas 4-H Leader Notebooks
or the National CCS Helper Guides.
Q. What is CCS?
A: This is the national juried 4-H curriculum from the "Cooperative
Curriculum System".
Q. Who pays for the materials?
A: This is a county option; however, many counties are asking the
leaders and/or youth to purchase the materials via local project enrollment
fairs. Some clubs will purchase leader materials. Some leaders are willing
to buy them for personal references.
Send me your questions for next month.
Adams |
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2007
Kansas Youth Leadership Council
Applications
and complete information is available on the KYLF page. Any Kansas 4-H
member between the ages of 14 and 18 by January 1, 2007 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.
The KYLF registration materials are on the web. KYLF will be November
17-19, 2006 at Rock Springs 4-H Center and is for those youth ages 14-18, as
of January 1, 2007. Registration is due online by October 16.
Hinshaw/Wiebers |
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Kansas
Youth Leadership Forum
We are pleased that KYLF and the Volunteer Forum will be held at the
same time again this year. Anyone chaperoning for KYLF needs to register
with KYLF. Volunteers or staff registering as a KYLF chaperone will have an
option to attend some of the volunteer forum workshops. They will need to
indicate that as their workshop choice during the KYLF registration
process.
We encourage participants to register online, then to
bring payment and a completed participation form to the local Extension
office to send in to the State 4-H Office. Those unable to register
online may bring paper registration materials to the local extension office,
who may register them online or send the forms to the State 4-H Office.
For
information or for questions on KYLF, contact
Beth Hinshaw; for questions on 4-H Volunteers Forum, contact
Rod Buchele; and for assistance with the online registration procedure,
contact
Justin Wiebers
Hinshaw /Buchele/Wiebers |
4-H Camp Theme Contest
Once again the camp theme committee is seeking the help of 4-Hers to
determine the theme of camp for the 2007 camping season. We need your help
to make 4-Hers aware of this opportunity. Here are the guidelines for the
contest. Come up with an original theme for 4-H camp.
Remember this is more than a design, but a theme to set the stage for
everything that goes on at camp. Submit your theme idea with the entry form
and an attached sheet telling in 50 words or less why you chose this theme.
Submit your entry by Friday, October 13, 2006 to the Marshall County
Extension Office, 1201 Broadway, Courthouse, Marysville, KS 66508. The 4-H
Camper whose theme is chosen will receive a camp scholarship courtesy of the
Kansas 4-H Foundation. The winner must pay own transportation fees. Last
year we had an excellent response to our call for ideas, so we appreciate
your assistance in making 4-Hers aware of this opportunity. Please check the
4-H website for a poster to promote this contest. If you have any questions
please call Susie Latta at the Marshall County Extension Office.
Susie Latta |
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Citizenship Washington Focus 2007
The National 4-H Center has moved
up the registration dates for 2007 and consequently in Kansas we must also
adjust our dates. Delegate application forms, deposits and nomination
forms from agents will be due Friday, December 1, 2006. This is six weeks
earlier than previous years. Selection notices will be sent to agents by
December 15 with confirmation requested by December 20.
The registration cost
will again be $1,300 which can be made with the application or by payments
including the $250 deposit due December 1, $500 due February 1, and the
remaining $550 due March 1.
The tentative dates for
the Kansas delegation to attend Citizenship Washington Focus are Wednesday,
June 13 through Sunday, June 24. Application forms and details will be
available on the state 4-H website by August 15.
Slater/Wiebers |
Join us for Basic 4-H Operations I Training
Basic 4-H Operations I Training is set for October 9 & 10 in Manhattan.
We invite you to attend this training where we 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, October 9 and
goes through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10. 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.
You will find a the Basic Operations I brochure under "What´s Hot" on the
state 4-H website.
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 Diane or Beth. Cost
to attend is $20 payable to the Kansas 4-H Foundation. Please contact Diane
Mack at: dmack@ksu.edu by September 25 if you plan to attend.
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National 4-H Conference
Information is now available on the
state 4-H website and applications completed by members and letters of
reference will be due in the State 4-H Office no later than 5:00pm, Monday,
October 2, 2006. The 2007 National 4-H Conference will be Saturday, March 24
through Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase,
Maryland.
The National 4-H
Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults-at the
invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture-assist in the development of
recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and
in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders,
and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States,
the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces.
NEW for 2007;
Kansas 4-H members who have attended National 4-H Congress WILL be
eligible to apply for National 4-H Conference. Previously, a member could
not attend both events.
Also NEW for 2007;
the maximum number of Kansas delegates has been increased to six
(from four in previous years). This means more opportunities for our young
people and greater chances for applicants to be selected. One adult
chaperone will also be selected to accompany the delegation. Interested
adults should contact Justin Wiebers for details.
Each Extension unit is
invited to nominate one teen per county for this opportunity. Delegates must
be 15 to 18 years old by January 1, 2007.
A panel will screen the
written applications. Top applicants will be invited to Rock Springs for
interviews to select final delegates. Final selection of delegates will be
made on the basis of the written application and interviews. All interviews
will be held Saturday, November 18, 2006 during the Kansas Youth Leadership
Forum. Nominees are not required to register for the Kansas Youth
Leadership forum to interview. Interviewees who are attending the Forum
will be excused for interviews.
The delegate’s share of
registration and transportation costs is $900.00. 4-H clubs, 4-H councils,
local 4-H Foundations and local service groups have helped many delegates
with this fee. Additional conference fees are sponsored by the Kansas
Bankers Association.
National 4-H Conference
delegates will be involved in the 4-H program through the State 4-H Youth
Council, State 4-H Advisory and several other aspects of the Kansas 4-H
program.
Wiebers |
North Central Regional Volunteer Forum
The 2006 North Central Regional Volunteer Forum will be October 13-14 in
Rochester, MN, at the Kahler Grand Hotel. Arrival should be planned for the
12th and departure for the 15th, as there are Forum activities and events
all day the 13th and 14th. Over 100 different hands on workshops will be
offered as a part of the Forum. Several "workshops on wheels", traveling to
local sites will also be offered. There will be volunteers and agents from
all over the North Central Region to share with and learn from. The Forum is
a great learning experience that refreshes and motivates participants.
Full information, including the registration package, is at:
http://www.fourh.umn.edu/NCR_VF/
Online registration is still open. Final registration deadline is October 1,
2006. Discounted room rates are $79 at the Kahler and are open until
September 20, 2006. Reservations may be made online or by phone. If you have
questions, please contact me.
Buchele |
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Do you feel
like you are swimming in new 4-H "lingo" that you just don't understand? This
two day training is designed to catch you up to speed on "What's New" in
the 4-H Youth Development world. We will “Blast into the Future”
with information on CCS Materials, Electronic Animal Identification,
Health and Wellness, SpaceTech, and Technology for any Agent. Online
Registration is due October 20.
Shawna Mitchell and the
Camp Action Team
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4-H International Exchanges for 2007
It is not too early to begin thinking about participation as a host
Extension Unit for the Japanese Exchange. We are
requesting an Intent to Participate as host for the Japanese Exchange from
Counties or Districts. Based on your response, Kansas will be committing to
host a specific number of youth and adult chaperones for the 2007 summer
inbound program. The Japanese will arrive in counties about July 23 and
stay with one family each for around 3 ½ weeks. To participate, a county or
unit will agree to locate a volunteer coordinator who will manage the
recruitment and screening of six host families, plan orientation and
organize local activities during their stay. Training, resource materials
and some expense money are available for the coordinators and agents.
Extension agents oversee the program and may be as active as they wish in
its conduct. Watch for details and the Intent to Participate form.
Kansas 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to travel to
several countries through 4-H in 2007 with chaperoned groups organized by WorldWise Exchange Services, the organization participating states contract
with through the 4-H International Programs Committee, or a partner state.
The destinations include Japan, Mexico, Australia and Finland and perhaps
other countries. We expect to have updated information on the available
countries on the 4-H web site
http://www.Kansas4-H.org/worldcitizenship around September 1 where
interested 4-H’ers can also find the application. 4-H alumni over 18 may
also apply for individual Kansas 4-H exchange opportunities tailored to
their experience and interests in partner counties. Applications for all
exchanges will be requested by November 6.
Munson |
Southwest Youth Leadership Forum
The Southwest Youth Leadership Forum will be held Oct. 7 at the Newman
Center on the Gray County Fairgrounds Cimarron. It is open to all youth
grades 7-12 and youth from outside the Southwest Area are invited. An
information flyer and registration form will be on the web very shortly, at
www.Kansas4-H.org "What’s Hot".
The cost of this Forum will be $20 with a tee-shirt or $15 without.
Registrations are due September 20th.Please print off the flyer and help us
publicize this outstanding fun leadership development opportunity for teens.
Buchele |
Kansas Master 4-H Volunteer Program
The Kansas Master 4-H Volunteer
training for 2006 will be November 17-18. It will begin at 9:00 am on the
K-State Campus in Manhattan, then travel to Rock Springs 4-H Center the
afternoon of the 17th and continue until the evening of the 18th.
Application and information is included online at
http://www.Kansas4-H.org/Volunteer/MasterVolunteer.htm. The
registration form is in the brochure and should be sent to the Southwest
Area Office by October 20. For more information, see the Master Volunteer
web site or contact Rod Buchele or Pam Van Horn.Master 4-H Volunteers receive training and support for their Master 4-H
Volunteer role. Support is also available for agents to implement the Master
4-H Volunteer program.
The Kansas 4-H Master Volunteer program is for volunteers who want to
step up their volunteer contributions and want to help their local 4-H
programs. It is a statewide effort but Master 4-H Volunteers work at the
local level. They fulfill a local role as determined jointly with their
agent. This role could be many different things depending on the needs of
the local 4-H program. If you have questions, please contact us.
Buchele/Van Horn |
Bread Baking Workshop Planned.
The 4-H FCS Action Team is planning a Bread Baking Workshop on Saturday,
March, 24, 2007 at the Wamego High School, Wamego, KS. A variety of
different breads, along with shaping of bread will be taught. The event is
being planned for 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please put this date on your
calendar.
Carol Fink |
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