Clover Clips

A newsletter for 4-H families

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!

Attention 2026-2027 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.

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? Check out the Record Book Workshop that will be held on 12/1!
• How can I participate on a county level, by attending in events & trips or serving on committees? 

Stay up to date on how to get involved as the new year begins by reading Clover Clips and following us on social media!

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 2. 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. If you have questions, please contact the Johnson County 4-H office.

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 join and sign up today!

2026-2027 4-H Calendar

Happy New 4-H Year! Start marking your calendars NOW for upcoming events.

County Achievement Celebration

Saturday, November 7th

2:00 - 4:00 PM

(Please plan to arrive by 1:45 PM for check-in)

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, special scholarships and awards. At this time, we will also recognize 4-H leaders and volunteers who give so much to the program.

Please RSVP by TODAY! 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 are hosting a canned food drive for the New Hope Food Pantry at the Achievement Celebration. We ask that families attending the celebration bring canned items of food, such as canned vegetables and fruit, boxed meals, canned meats, canned soup, and other similar items. Families can visit the pantry's website to see the list of most needed items on their home page. 

New Family Orientation

We will be offering New Family Orientation on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM at the Johnson County Extension Office (Room 1060) 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 13. We must have a minimum number of families registered to hold the orientation.

Set yourself up for success in the coming 4-H year by attending the Johnson County Record Book Workshop on Tuesday, December 1st from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Johnson County Extension Office (Rooms 1070 & 1075).

All Project Report Forms (PRFs) in Kansas are transitioning fully into the ZBook interface for the 2026-2027 4-H year. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to get ahead of the upcoming change. The workshop will also cover all kinds of methods and tips for creating and submitting quality record books from two-time State Project Winner George Delancy. All members are welcome to attend and learn more, regardless of skill level.

The event will begin at 6:30 PM with a presentation explaining everything you need to know about completing 4-H record books in Kansas. After the presentation, members are invited to come and go for specific questions and individual help until the workshop ends at 8:30 PM.

We hope to see you attend and learn the benefits to keeping good records. If you have questions, please contact George Delancy.

Now is the perfect time of year to jump into county-wide project meetings to explore new project areas or expand your knowledge.

Rabbits

• Meetings held on the first Mondays of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Open Class Building on the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Email Kate Downey with questions or call (913-205-4098).

Entomology

• Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 PM at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Olathe, Kansas. All are welcome to come and learn more, regardless of age or skill level. Questions? Please contact George Delancy.

Sewing

• Classes are held every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Johnson County Extension Office. Classes are open to all 4-H'ers who want to learn to sew, want to increase their skills or just want to have a fun place to sew once a week. For questions email Martha Powell or call at 913-302-5812.

Geology

• Classes are held on the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Johnson County Extension Office. Contact Natasha Graham with any questions or for more information.

STEM: Electricity

• Meetings held throughout the year. Contact Paul Voelker if you would like to join a future session.

Join the Tailwaggers 4-H Dog Project Training Season! These trainings give 4-H dog project members the opportunity to learn, practice and grow alongside your four-legged friends. Training season starts in January - all registrations must be received by January 1, 2027. Throughout the training season, you will work on Obedience/Showmanship. Agility and RallyO. Find more details and guidelines on the registration form.

November 1 - Achievement Celebrations RSVP's DUE

November 1 - Enrollment/re-enrollment in 4-H Online DUE

November 13 - New Family Orientation RSVP DUE

Mark your calendars for the 2027 Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama, scheduled for February 21-22, 2027. The annual event will have a new home in 2027 as participants gather on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan for a weekend focused on equine knowledge, leadership development, and friendly competition.

Horse Panorama provides youth with opportunities to strengthen their understanding of the horse industry while developing valuable communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills. Participants can look forward to a variety of educational contests and activities that challenge their horse knowledge and showcase the skills they have developed through their 4-H horse projects. The event also offers an opportunity for youth from across Kansas to connect with fellow horse project members, learn from industry professionals, and experience the K-State campus.

Additional information regarding contest details, schedules, registration, lodging, and event activities will be released in the coming months.

Kansas State Research and Extension Master Food Volunteers are offering another year of 4-H Afterschool Cooking Classes at First Baptist Church of Gardner (324 E. Shawnee St.). These will be held on the 2nd Thursday of October, December and March (2027) from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. Students will participate in hands on cooking activities and will be engaged in other fun educational activities centered around the theme.

Each month has it's own theme! Click on the theme to register!

December 10th - "Holiday Goodies"

March 11th, 2027 - "Breakfast"

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