Calendar of 4-H Events

• 4-H Carnival: a fun family night, usually held in October. Clubs set up game booths. Proceeds are split between the clubs and the 4-H Foundation.
• 4-H Project Award Ceremony: provides recognition for excellence in achievement, usually held in November.
• 4-H Day: a communication competition day, usually held in February.
• Sedgwick County Fair: usually held the second week of July in Cheney.

These state events are open to all 4-H members who meet the age qualification. Events will be promoted thru the newsletter. Information and registration is found at www.kansas4-h.org.

• Citizenship in Action: a two day event in Topeka, usually in February.
• Discovery Days: a four day learning event at K-State, usually in late May.
• Kansas Youth Leadership Forum: a three day leadership conference at Rock Springs, usually held the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Adult chaperones are needed for state events (at least 1 adult per 15 youth). Chaperones must attend the entire event and help provide direction and supervision for our delegation. All chaperones must go through volunteer screening. Registration fees are covered. Contact the 4-H office if you are interested.

Sedgwick County 4-H offers the opportunity for youth to apply for the following national events:

• National 4-H Congress: usually held in Atlanta, Georgia, Thanksgiving weekend. Applications are due April 15 and interviews held in late April. 4-H Advisory Council provides one $1000 scholarship to this event.
• Citizenship Washington Focus: a two week bus trip to Washington, D.C. with youth from across Kansas. Applications are due November 15, followed by interviews. Sedgwick County 4-H Advisory Council offers two $1000 scholarships to this event.
• National 4-H Conference: a working conference in Washington D.C., usually in April. Applications are due at the end of September. Screening and interviews are held at KYLF in November. Sedgwick County Advisory Council offers a $900 scholarship if a member is selected as a Kansas delegate.