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4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
NEWSLETTER
21 Central District
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DISTRICT 4-H CALENDAR
OCTOBER
- 1st - New 4-H Year! You may sign up for the new 4-H year!
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www.4honline.com 4-H Theme - Next is NOW
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1st - Record Books, Pin Applications, Club Finances & Club Seals DUE in the Extension Offices
- 2nd to 4th - Kansas Junior Livestock Show
- 4th to 10th - National 4-H Week
- 10th & 11th - 48Hrs of 4-H
- 15th - KYLF Deadline
November
- 7th - SFCO Achievement Night in St John with dinner 6:30 pm and awards 7:00 pm
- 8th - EDCO Achievement Night in Kinsley with dinner at 6:30 pm and awards 7:00 pm
- 21st & 22nd - Kansas Youth Leadership Forum (KYLF) in Rock Springs
- 23rd - Edwards County Food Sort & Pick Up
December
- 21st - Edwards County Food Sort & Pick-Up
February
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13th - District Wide Club Day 8:00 a.m. - Noon (Macksville Elementary School)
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New 4-H Year starts October 1, 2026
- All members and volunteers, please re-enroll by December 1st
- Why is it important to re-enroll by December 1?
- Each year, the Extension office creates county-specific email lists to send information, and if you are not enrolled, you will be left off the list and miss important information.
- 4-H Members, please have your dues paid by December 1st
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Enroll Here
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Family Enrollment Guide
Reminder to pay close attention to what is being selected for the Publicity Release Section
What Is the Publicity Release?
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When families enroll in 4-H Online, they are asked to agree (or not agree) to a publicity release. This release gives permission for the use of a member’s name, image, and likeness by:
- Local Extension Units, Kansas State University (including the State 4-H Office), The Kansas 4-H Foundation
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This includes use in photos, videos, social media, websites, press releases, and more. If a family selects “I Do Not Agree,” their child’s name and image cannot be used. Some examples include:
- Kansas State Fair & County Fair entry cards, schedules, or results, local or state contests, social media posts, news articles, or promotional materials
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4-H Council Meeting Dates
EDCO: Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
(Host: Trenton Workers in Offerle)
SFCO: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
(St John Extension Office)
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Club Finances
What needs to be turned in for your club to be reviewed and approved by the Extension Board
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New 4-H Year - October 1st
- What is all due?
- Recordbooks
- Club Seal Applications
- Club Financial Report Form
- New Year Club Forms
- Edwards County - Award Nominations
All of these documents can be found on our website
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The "48 Hours of 4-H" event encourages clubs/groups to come together to participate in community service projects. This year, 48 Hours of 4H will take place on the weekend following National 4-H Week, specifically on October 10-11, 2026. Please make sure to register your projects and share your achievements. This event is open to 4-H members, clubs, friends, volunteers, parents, alumni, and community organizations.
If your club is participating in a community service project, you will fill out this Qualtrics Form below: 48 Hrs of 4H Participation Link
To do a follow-up report of your project, you will fill out this form below: Follow up Report for 48 Hrs of 4H
If you would like any additional information about 48 Hrs of 4-H you can visit this link:
48 Hrs of 4H Information
| | Stafford County 4-H Council invites extended family members and friends to join. There is no cost for 4-H members, their siblings, and parents/guardians. For all others, the dinner is $12 per plate. Payments can be made on Achievement Night. Checks should be payable to SFCO 4-H Council. | | Edwards Council 4-H Council would like to invite Premium Auction Buyers, extended family members, and friends. There is no charge for 4-H members, siblings, parents/guardians, or PA Buyers. For everyone else, the cost is $12 per dinner plate. Payment may be made on Achievement Night. When paying by check, please make it payable to Edwards County Fairboard Association | |
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Edwards County 4-H Foundation
The EdCo 4-H Foundation Inc. was incorporated in November 1981. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting the youth of Edwards County, particularly through the 4-H program. They provide transportation to the county camp, pins and awards for 4-H achievement, scholarships for the Citizenship Washington, D.C. Focus trip, and scholarships for higher education. The funds for these activities come from membership fees and memorial contributions.
If you would like to become a member, please fill out this FORM and submit it along with your donation.
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Build your leadership skills and potential through workshops, consulting groups, inspirational speakers and more. In addition, the 2026-2027 State 4-H Youth Leadership Council will be elected and up to six National 4-H Conference delegates will be selected through an interview process at KYLF.
November 21-22 at Rock Springs 4-H Ranch
Youth are eligible to attend KYLF if they are 14-18 by January 1, 2027.
Registration is DUE: Thursday, October 25th Registration Link
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The Kansas Youth Virtual Entrepreneurship Challenge is a great starting point for young innovators to explore entrepreneurship, build confidence, gain experience pitching ideas, and win cash prizes! Participation in KYVEC also serves as excellent preparation for the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC Summit). Open to K-12 grades. Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25th
Learn more about KYVEC and register.
Winners Announced: November 6th
Prizes:
Elementary:
1st – $300 | 2nd – $150 | 3rd – $100
Middle School:
1st – $500 | 2nd – $250 | 3rd – $150
High School:
1st – $1,000 | 2nd – $350 | 3rd – $250
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4-H Membership ACHIEVEMENT PINS:
Check out the website with the new applications.
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