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See You at the County Fair!

Posted on by Marci Metz

We look forward to seeing you at your local county fair! Individuals of all ages are encouraged to exhibit a prized item, creation, and/or skill in Open Class. The fair is a great place to see local talent on display and to enjoy entertainment with your friends and family. Contact your local Post Rock District Office for the complete fair schedules and exhibiting guidelines. You can also visit http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/4-h/county-fairs/.

Post Rock District Fair Dates
Jewell County (Mankato): July 16—19th
Smith County (Smith Center): July 20—24th
Lincoln County (Sylvan Grove): July 19—22nd
Osborne County (Osborne): July 26—31st
Mitchell County (Beloit): July 27—29th

By:  Nora Rhoades

Raise Your Hand – Kansas 4-H Alumni Campaign

Posted on by Marci Metz

Are you 4-H Grown? Prove it! Show your 4-H pride and “Raise Your Hand” to identify yourself as a 4-H Alumni. Raising your hand is a vote towards a $20,000 award for the state with the most alumni hands raised by June 30. Only in Kansas will the generous partner, Stanion Wholesale Electric, Co., donate $2 for each “hand raised” who registers (up to $10,000).

 Raising your hand is as easy as 1, 2, 3:

  1. Raise Your Hand: Go to ks4h.org to show your pride as a 4-H alum.
  2. Compete for Your State: Raising your hand is a vote towards a $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 award for the states with the most alumni hands raised, as well a $2 match from Stanion Wholesale Electric, Co.
  3. Pay It Forward: Tweet, post and share your #4HGrown support and tag fellow alumni asking them to raise their hands for their state at www.ks4h.org.

 By:  Nora Rhoades

Board Leadership Series

Posted on by Marci Metz
Nora Rhoades
Family and Youth
Development Agent

K-State Research and Extension is conducting a series of Board Leadership Workshops in communities across Kansas — February 21, 23, 28 and March 2. Designed to provide basic training for members of community-based boards of directors, the series will be hosted by local extension professionals at locations across the state.

“Informed and committed board members are the key to healthy, effective boards and committees in our Kansas communities. K-State Research and Extension’s Board Leadership Series will provide an opportunity for board members to learn the basics of being a good board member,” said Trudy Rice, extension community development specialist.

For information about hosting communities and complete program details visit http://www.ksre.k-state.edu/community/civic-engagement/boards-commissions.html

By:  Nora Rhoades