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4-H Youth Development

clover4-H is a nationwide program led by state land-grant universities in cooperation with local county/district extension councils. In Kansas, 4-H is the largest youth educational program, aside from public schools. Each of the four H's on the clover represent ways youth can grow and develop in 4-H:

Head: critical thinking, problem solving;
Heart: self-discipline, integrity, communication;
Hands: serving others; and
Health: choosing healthy lifestyles.

In 4-H, youth have fun with a purpose!

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The monthly meeting of the Livewires 4-H Club was called to order on December 11, 2023, at 6:30 pm at the Jarbalo Community Bible church.  The 4-H pledge and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Andy Parsons and Whitney New. Roll call was your favorite Christmas ornament. Our song leaders chose twinkle twinkle little star. There were approved reports from the secretary and treasurer of the minutes and club balance as well as reports from our county counsel representatives. No unfinished business however there was many new business items. There was food stand maintenance, pancake breakfast and pictures with the grinch.  Tickets were $3.00 for 5 and under and $7.00 for 5 and up.  For food stand maintenance we voted that we donate $100. Recreation was led by Mathew Kelly and Carson Reckers. We played white elephant gift exchange. The meeting was adjourned. Refreshments were Christmas treats contributed by all 4-H families.

Reporter: Wyatt Marshall

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Written by Johanna Boone
Submitted by Elijah Hinrichsen
 
President Gavin Eastburn called the Reno Bobwhites meeting to order at 7pm on Jan. 4, 2024 in the 4-H building at the LV Co Fairgrounds. Corbin Reishman led the pledges. Secretary Johanna Boone took attendance which was answered by "here" and read the minutes from the December meeting. Treasurer Sophia Eastburn gave the treasurer's report. Reporter Elijah Hinrichsen reported he submitted the December minutes to the extension office to be published. There was no county council report, unfinished business, or new business. The January birthdays fed the pig and Happy Birthday was sung. Vice President Veda Alverez led the program: Emersyn DeGraeve gave a project talk on how to make horse treats. Grethen Manus gave a leader's report: she mentioned the club calendar, club t-shirts, $8 ornaments for Washington Focus fundraiser, and that the last day to add/drop was February 1. Gavin adjourned the meeting at 8:24pm with the motion by Peter Jones.

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Happy Helpers 4-H club met on November 8, 2023.  James Hillard and Ali were flag holders.  There were 14 members present and 1 new member. The club voted to adopt families at Christmas time.  The club is planning to meet at Bonner Springs Wal-Mart on December 3, 2023 at 1pm to go shopping.  Then go to Sky Zone after for the club's winter party.  Happy Helpers are planning to host a cloverbud meeting with a date to be determined. The December meeting we will be making goodie bags with Christmas cards for the Assisted Living in Tonganoxie. The club will meet at Vintage Park Tonganoxie, December 13, 2023 at 6 pm to sign Christmas Carols.  For recreation the club played Simon Says. There were 3 members with November Birthdays.  Happy Helper asks that all 4-H members who attend the December meeting bring a candy bar for the annual candy bar exchange.  The next meeting will be December 13, 2023 at 7pm.

Caden Guthrie- Reporter

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Basehor Rustlers 4-H Club Reporter’s Report- February 2024
The February meeting of the Basehor Rustlers 4-H club was held on the 19th at 7:00 p.m. There were 22 members in attendance. We started by saying pledges and no song was sung as our song leader was absent. The following announcements were made: the fundraiser for the county food stand has concluded and our goal was met; Leavenworth county camp will be June
3rd-4th; and congratulations were given to those who participated in county club days . An upcoming club event that was discussed was Basher Rustlers 4-h club’s 70th anniversary celebration. For programs James Rappisarda gave a talk on parliamentary procedure, Malia Pebley gave a talk on dog judging training, and Esther Ford gave a talk on county club days. For recreation we played “wax museum”. Meeting adjourned.

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Dogs R Us Leavenworth County Dog Project Business Meeting was called to order on March 3,2024 by Ben Karleskint. Old business- Order more gaiting-was passed last year. Will be ordering soon. New business- Motioned and approved spending money for fair dogs shows- Trophies, Awards, potluck items, etc. Talks- There were 13 talks at the meeting. Elections- Secretary: Sarai. Reporter: Nick. Treasurer: Ben. Historian: Kegan and Nolan. The meeting was Adjourned.

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