Clover Clips

A newsletter for 4-H families

Announcements

Reporter's Corner

Club reporters submit their 4-H related articles, and you get to read about the latest Johnson County 4-H Club happenings! Click the button below for some fun news and updates!

Read November's Edition

Attention 2025-2026 reporters: Submit your articles (with or without pictures) to Erin Yeung by the 15th of each month. Your article will be published in the following month's Reporter's Corner. Please send your articles in a word document and attach pictures separately.

2026 Enrollment

4-H Online is open for re-enrollment for current 4-H members and enrollment for new 4-H members. We ask that all current 4-H members be re-enrolled by November 1, 2025. As a reminder, the $15 program fee will be paid at the time of enrollment within 4-H Online. (Adult volunteers and Cloverbuds will not be charged the fee.) Enrollment guides for families and volunteers are posted on our website.

A note to families re-enrolling 4-H’ers…You will need to select the club and all desired projects during re-enrollment as Projects and Clubs will not prepopulate from last year. If a project is selected that the 4-H’er was enrolled in last year, the years in project will increment correctly based on what number was entered the previous year. If you have any questions about enrollment, please contact your club leader or the Johnson County 4-H office.

Welcome to a New 4-H Year!

Welcome to a New Year! Welcome new and returning families! With the excitement of the start of a new year, here is a great guide for new families to learn about all things 4-H.

If you have never read this guide, be sure to check it out! Find tidbits of information on project work, record books and achievements, along with county/state events. Start thinking now about how you want to be involved this year.

What projects do you want to enroll in? Use this helpful guide!
For older youth, what areas can you lead in?
What records can I start keeping now to help me achieve my goals and/or pins and awards?
How can I participate on a county level, by attending in events & trips or serving on committees?

2025-2026 4-H Calendar

The new 4-H program year here! View the 2025-2026 calendar and start marking your calendars for upcoming events!

Fair Premium Checks

If you have not yet picked up your premium check from the Johnson County Fair, you may pick them up on the evening of Wednesday, November 5. Members of the Fair Board will have the checks in the Open Class Building on the Johnson County Fairgrounds from 5:30-6:30 PM. Please note that you are only able to pick up checks for members of your family.

New! Deadline Alert for Kansas 4-H Scholarships

We have received an update from the state office regarding a new deadline date for the 2026 Kansas 4-H Scholarships applications. The deadline for the Kansas 4-H Scholarships is now Monday, January 5, 2026.

Here is the message from the state office regarding this change:

"We know spring is packed with 4-H activities and deadlines, so this change is designed to make your scholarship experience smoother and less stressful. With two separate due dates for project award applications and scholarships, you’ll have more time to prepare your best work in both areas! Plus, selections will be completed early enough for seniors to share scholarship results with their high schools, so you can be recognized for all your accomplishments."

The scholarship application is now live on the Kansas 4-H website — don’t wait, start yours today!

Survey: Your Opinion Needed

Outreach Survey

Have you volunteered and served at a 4-H and/or Extension tabling event? If so, please take a moment to complete this survey so we may continuously improve the ways we share educational resources and engage with the community. The purpose of this survey is to bolster our volunteers' confidence in participating in outreach events. Our office continues to look for engaging ways to be known in the community and increase our public presence. Gathering feedback from volunteers who participated in past events will help us provide additional resources and experiences moving forward.

Event Survey

Did you recently attend Officer Training or Project Fair? We would love your opinion on these event(s). Please take a moment to share your feedback so we can continue to provide relevant and engaging programming and events!

County Events & Updates

County Achievement Celebration

Saturday, November 15th

2:00 - 4:00pm

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (13145 S Blackbob Rd. Olathe, KS)

Join us as we celebrate those who have worked hard throughout the year to earn their achievement pins, project awards and special scholarships and awards. At this time, we will also recognize 4-H leaders and volunteers who give so much to the program.

Please arrive promptly at 2:00 PM to check-in!

Please RSVP by November 7. You are welcome to attend the celebration even if you won't be receiving an award. Come to meet other 4-H'ers in the county and join in on the fun.

The Ambassadors will also be holding a food drive for a local pantry. If you want to participate, please bring a canned food item to the celebration.

County Council Representatives

Each club needs to have two youth and two adult mentors serve as their club’s representatives at 4-H County Council. The meetings occur on the first Monday of odd months at 7:00 PM, starting on November 3. The November meeting is especially crucial for your club to have representation, as the new County Council officers will be elected. It is encouraged that all youth interested in a County Council officer position be present for the meeting.

Actively participating in two Council Committees is one of the requirements for Council Reps to receive their pin. Descriptions of each of the Council committees are posted on the 4-H Council Page on the Johnson County 4-H website. Please choose at least one Event Planning committee and at least one Review Committee to participate in this year. A link for the committee sign-ups is posted on the 4-H Council Page. If you have questions, please contact the Johnson County 4-H office.

County Committees

Would you like to help plan county events like Achievement Celebration, Food Fare or Club Days? Would you like to help review scholarships or voice your opinion on county award procedures? There are several county committees to get YOU involved at the county level. Come be a part of one and meet other 4-H'ers in the county. Get your voice heard and make decisions! Anyone can participate in county committees - you do not have to be a council representative to participate. Look over this list of committees and their responsibilities and find one that you want to be a member of and sign up today!

New Family Orientation

We will be offering New Family Orientation on Wednesday, November 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Johnson County Extension Office for parents of first and second year 4-H members. We will cover topics such as enrollment, project selection, record books, 4-H events, county activities, and allow time to answer questions. Please register by November 14. We must have a minimum number of families registered to hold the orientation.

Project News

Project Fair Quilting Service Project

George D. led a county wide service project at the recent project fair. Here is what he has to report: "Thank you to everyone who helped sew quilt pieces at the County Project Fair on October 8th! With your help, we were able to piece two quilts! I have completed tying and binding the quilts. They have been sent to Orphan Grain Train to distribute to children in 90 orphanages all over the world. Thank you for serving during National 4-H Week and making a difference in the world around you!"

County Geology Project Meetings

Are you interested in geology or curious about the geology project in 4-H? Geology project meetings occur once a month, typically on the second Tuesday. This month, the class will meet on Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM at the Johnson County Extension Office. The leaders across the state are working towards having a monthly newsletter for 4-H'ers in geology to provide resources, information, and dates for trips.

County Entomology Project Meetings

If you are looking for a new project where you can learn more about the world around us, entomology is an excellent choice! County entomology project meetings occur once a month, on the third Monday at 6:00PM, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Olathe, KS. Join us at these meetings - they are the right place to start learning about the insects all around us! The next meeting will be Monday, November 17th.

County Knitting Project Meetings

Are you wanting to learn to knit? Do you have some knitting experience and want to craft alongside other knitters? Monthly county knitting project meetings will be held on Friday evenings this year. Each meeting will be from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at the Open Class building on the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

Upcoming dates:

November 14th
December 19th

Contact Sarah Kallansrud with any questions!

County Sewing Project Meetings

Attention sewers OR those who want to sew! The county wide sewing project will sew each Thursday at 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Extension Office until November 13th. Classes will start up again January 8th and meet each week until the fair. If you have any questions, contact Martha Powell (913-302-5812).

4-H Calendar Events

Check out all the available 4-H Projects and Events coming up in the next few weeks.

Monday, November 3rd 7:00 PM

County Council Meeting

This is the first council meeting for the 2025-2026 year. Council will meet every other month.

Contact: Cyla or Lexi

Location: Johnson County Extension Office

Thursdays, November 6th & 13th 6:30 - 8:30 PM

County-Wide Sewing Meetings

All levels welcome. Bring your sewing machines!

Contact: Martha Powell

Location: Johnson County Extension Office

Thursday, November 13th 7:00 PM

Johnson County Geology Project Meeting

Join us for a county-wide geology meeting!

Contact: Natasha Graham

Location: Johnson County Extension Office, Room 1015

Friday, November 14th 7:00 PM

Johnson County Knitting Project Meeting

Learn to knit or meet with others who love to knit.

Contact: Sarah Kallansrud

Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, Open Class Building

Saturday, November 15th 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Johnson County Achievement Celebration

Join us to celebrate our youth and volunteer achievements!

Registration: Register by 11/7

Contact: Cyla or Lexi

Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (13145 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66062)

Monday, November 17th 6:00 PM

Johnson County Entomology Project Meeting

Join us on the third Monday of each month as we dive into the art of pinning insects! Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this hands-on meeting is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills and take their insect collection to new heights. All skill levels welcome!

The November meeting will focus on the pinning and preserving of insects. If you are looking for a new project where you can learn more about the world around us, entomology is an excellent choice and this meeting will give you the right place to start learning about the insects all around us!

Registration: None required

Contact: Patrick Delancy

Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (Room #115) 13145 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66062

Wednesday, November 19th 6:00 - 8:00 PM

New Family Orientation

Come to an orientation session full of great information for first, second or even third year families.

Registration: Register by 11/14

Contact: Cyla or Lexi

Location: Johnson County Extension Office

View 4-H Calendar

Upcoming Deadlines

November 7 - Registration for Achievement Celebration Due

November 14 - Registration for New Family Orientation Due

State/National Events & Updates

Allen County Entomology Meeting

Do you have a 4-H'er interested in learning about insects? Come learn what the 4-H Entomology project is all about! Join the SE Kansas 4-H Entomology group for a fun filled FAMILY DAY on Saturday, November 8th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Allen County Extension Office meeting room. Games, refreshments and lots of laughs are on the schedule for the day. 4-H'ers, please bring your insect exhibits from the County and State Fairs to share with everyone. Questions? Email Vicky or call (620)804-9170 .

Calling ALL Teen Artists

National 4-H is calling all artists, creators, and performers! We'd love to see what YOU do best. Submit your work for a chance to be featured at upcoming National 4‑H events. We're looking for singers, dancers, instrumentalists, as well as visual artists and creators of all kinds. Enter today to showcase your unique talent on this national stage! Applications from students ages 14–19 are accepted from October 1 through December 1, 2026.

Partner Events

Paper Clover Fundraiser at Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply proudly began partnering with 4-H in 2010 and has helped raise over $20 million since through the Paper Clover fundraisers. Cool fact: 100% of funds raised through the Paper Clover fundraisers benefit 4-H and 4-H youth. 90% of donations directly support 4-H youth in the state where it was raised and the remaining 10% supports national 4-H programming. The next Paper Clover fundraiser date is November 23 - December 14. Stop by your local Tractor Supply and shop a business that supports 4-H!

Contact Us!

Clover Clips Submission

The deadline for submissions for Clover Clips will be on the 15th of each month. If you have a submission that you would like to have considered for an edition of Clover Clips please send it to Erin at Erin.Yeung@jocogov.org