Attention: THE ENROLLMENT FOR OPENS OCTOBER 1, H Volunteers and Leaders

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These forms must be returned to the local Extension Office by December 1, 2018 in order to get the forms processed on time! The good news is that this may be the final year for entering this form.

You can find the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Family Care Safety Registry form at extension.missour.edu/cass or pick up a copy at the Extension Office.

1 A NEWSLETTER FOR CASS COUNTY 4-H FAMILIES 201 West Wall Street Harrisonville, MO (816) FAX: (816) Attention: THE ENROLLMENT FOR OPENS OCTOBER 1, H Volunteers and Leaders All volunteers and leaders will need to turn in a background form for the year. These forms must be returned to the local Extension Office by December 1, 2018 in order to get the forms processed on time! The good news is that this may be the final year for entering this form. If you are a new member or had a pending status you must complete the form in order to be a certified leader and eligible to work with the 4-H program. You can find the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Family Care Safety Registry form at extension.missour.edu/cass or pick up a copy at the Extension Office. October 2018 Issue Page Index State News..2 County News.. 3 Project New Clover Kids 5 Club Reports...6 Congratulations to the newly-elected Council Officers: President Annie Nourse Vice President Evan Miller Secretary Emily Endecott Treasurer Tyler Endicott Reporter Bradley Ledford Historian Bradie Kreese Youth County Liaison Cathy Wade Remember the Awards Banquet on October 14, 2018! Find more information on page 5! University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs. 1

2 Spirit of Community Award The 24 th annual search is underway for the Nation s Top Youth Volunteers. The Prudential Spirit of Community has begun its search for young people, in grades 5-12, who have made the greatest commitment and impact over the past year. State winners receive $1,000 and the opportunity to win an additional $5,000 along with a silver medallion and a trip to Washington, D.C. next May. Applications are available and are due no later than November 6, New 4-H Year Enrollment Process Since you are receiving the newsletter, you are already a 4-H member and just need to renew for the H year. Beginning October 1, you will need to re-enroll for the 4-H year. Here are the steps you will need to take to get enrolled. Go to (notice there is no www in that address). Log in to your family profile with your log-in address. (If you can t remember your password, select I forgot my password ) Continue to your Family Member list. Select "Edit" next to the member you are re-enrollling. Select "Enroll for " at the bottom of the first page. Review all content in the member profile, update any health form changes and change any projects (if you aren t enrolling in a project, delete it for this year). Submit your enrollment, and pay required dues reflected on member invoices. Please, please do NOT create a new profile, just update the old one. Even if your address has changed, still use the old one to log in and then update to your new address. Again this year all state event registrations will require a member to be in Active status in 4HOnline. Members will remain in Pending status until the county review of membership and state membership dues are processed. Adult volunteer applicants remain in Pending status until all steps of the volunteer process are completed. Please note, that after October 1, you must be enrolled in 4-H online to continue to receive the Clover Crier. The system will only send the newsletter to those who have completed their registration. National 4-H Week 2018 October 7-13 is National 4-H Week! I encourage each club to brainstorm some ideas on something you might like to do to celebrate during 4-H Week. Once you have a creative idea, share it with the Extension Office so that we can help spread the news! Let s show the folk in our communities that Cass County 4-H is alive and strong! 2

4-H Council Meeting The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Cass County 4-H Council

It is very important that your club is represented.

Clover Crier will only be sent to emails unless a written request is submitted to the

This will also save the 4-H Council funds as they pay to mail the important

Window Display Contest Once again we will be having the Window Display contest to

Display must be in a public area (talk with your library, local business, banks,

Displays must be in place by noon on October 7 th and stay up until October 13 th. 3.

3 4-H Council Meeting The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Cass County 4-H Council will be Tuesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Cass County Extension Center. It is very important that your club is represented. Clover Crier Changes Due to the increase cost of printing & postage the H Clover Crier will only be sent to s unless a written request is submitted to the Cass County Extension Office. This will also save the 4-H Council funds as they pay to mail the important newsletter. Window Display Contest Once again we will be having the Window Display contest to help spread the word about National 4-H Week. Theme: Inspire Kids to Do 1. Display must be in a public area (talk with your library, local business, banks, school, etc. for places to put your display). 2. Displays must be in place by noon on October 7 th and stay up until October 13 th. 3. In your display you must include the following information: club name, how to join and the Extension Office Phone number ( ). If your club has a window display please let me know where it is located by October 5th. If you have questions or need more information please feel free to contact the Extension office. 3

4-H Cass County Hayride and Bonfire It is time to bundle up and come on out to the Morelands farm for the Annual Cass County 4-H Hayride on Saturday, October 27 @ 6:30pm.

4 4-H Cass County Hayride and Bonfire It is time to bundle up and come on out to the Morelands farm for the Annual Cass County 4-H Hayride on Saturday, October 6:30pm. Bring a favorite potluck dish to go along with the wienie roast. Come have a fun time with your 4-H friends and families. Belton Tractor Supply Store The Fall 2018 Paper Clover Campaign is coming October As many of you know, this is a wonderful opportunity for 4-H clubs to partner with their local Tractor Supply stores to hold instore fundraising events. I encourage your club to contact the Belton Tractor Supply Store and set up a time that your members can share about the 4-H program. Let s get the word out about 4-H and help raise some funds for camp and leadership scholarships. Please contact Janice Parris if you will be participating in the Clover Campaign Committees Need Volunteers This year we will be using committees to help make our 4-H program in Cass County successful. Each committee will consist of some 4-H Cass County Council members and adult volunteers. I am looking for volunteers to serve on the following committees for the year: Out Reach Committee, Community Service Committee, Indoor Exhibits Committee, Awards Banquet Committee, and Fundraising Committee. Please contact the Extension Center and let us know how you can help. POULTRY Missouri State Poultry Association Double Show (MSPA) October 27, 2018 Sedalia, MO. Entries due by October 8, See for details or contact Bernita Miller at bmiller@iland.net is the online resource for poultry shows all over the country. You can search for shows by month, state or region! Check it out! Have you joined the APA and/or ABA? Have you joined your breed club? Have questions? Feel free to contact Tiffiny Johnston Yoder at or amercanpride13@gmail.com 4

5 Clover Kids There are a few things to be on the lookout for, both coming up in October. The Annual 4-H Cass County Awards Banquet will be hosted in October to celebrate and recognize the H year. All Clover Kids and their families are invited to join in the festivities of this exciting event. Also in October, we will resume our monthly county-wide Clover Kid meetings with the start of the new 4-H year. If between now and October, you have any questions about county-wide Clover Kids, please feel free to contact me. me at gutshalld@missouri.edu or call me at This annual event is to celebrate and recognize our members, leaders and volunteers on their outstanding work and leadership during the year. This years theme will be Western. There will be door prizes along with a silent auction where 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Cass County 4-H Youth. With this being a Pot-luck and all, we ask that you help provide appetizers, finger foods and such. The cake, drinks and cutlery will be provided, yawl, so no worries on that. Please join us on Sunday October 14, 2018 at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm. 5

4-H Pledge Raymore 4-H The Raymore 4-H club met at St. Paul s United Methodist Church. We decided on helping at the chicken show as a fundraiser, the date is October 27 th.

Paul s United Methodist Church For more information about your clubs October meeting please contact your club leader using the information provided below.

6 4-H Pledge Raymore 4-H The Raymore 4-H club met at St. Paul s United Methodist Church. We decided on helping at the chicken show as a fundraiser, the date is October 27 th. We made a decorating committee for a float for the Raymore Parade. We will be having the officer election on October 2 nd at St. Paul s United Methodist Church For more information about your clubs October meeting please contact your club leader using the information provided below. 4-H Homeschool Clovers: Jamie Perreca at Archie Achiever: Tina Fuller at Dusters: Vicki DeBrot at I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living, for my club my community, my country, and my world. Hickory Grove: Gayle Pryor at Hillside Cavaliers: Nancy Miller at Lone Oak: Karen Noel at Lucky Clovers: Tiffiny Young at Pacemakers: Julie Holder at Raymore 4-H: Joyce Wagner at Shooting Stars: Katie Ledford at Show-Me 4-H: Roseann Hoffman at Southfork 4-H: Ken Goth at Wal-Center: Jen Box at Burnt District Festival Cass County 4-H will be running a children s booth with games to promote 4-H. If interested in helping out or donating prizes, please contact Janice Parris or Katie Ledford. 6

County Fair July 18-23, 2017! Clover Kid, 4-H members and Leaders: To re-enroll, go to the 4honline website

Tama County 4-H GROWS October GROWS July FRIENDSHIP BUILDS 2017 Issue FRIENDSHIP 2018 TamaNews County Fair July 18-23, 2017! 4-H re-enrollment Registration fee is $30 for 4-H members (please check with