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County/Sunflower District EventsLeadership/Officer TrainingAll club members are encouraged to attend the leadership training event. Sessions are held to introduce club leadership topics to current officers, future officers and club members. This is usually held in November after club officer elections. This activity will be a county or multi-county event, depending on which activity will best meet the needs and what schedules will allow.Achievement ProgramA time of celebration for 4-H members, leaders, parents, and clubs. Awards are given based on results of the county award application & Project Report Form screening. This event is held in the fall.County 4-H Club DayAt County Club Days 4-H'ers present project talks, illustrated talks, demonstrations, skits, talent, dance, Creative Tables, Life Skill Judging and more. Top entries are recognized and eligible to compete in Regional 4-H Days. This event is usually held in March.Model Meeting—http://www.sunflower.k-state.edu/4-h/pdf/club_day_resources/ modelmeeting_resources/Model%20Meeting%20Guidelines.pdfClubs plan a model meeting that depicts a typical monthly meeting of their 4-H club. It is evaluated by a judge.Regional 4-H Club DayAt Regional Club Days, top entries from each county are recognized and then are eligible to compete in the competition. This event is usually held in late March or early April. Talent (dance, illustrated talks, etc.) can be entered in the State Fair.Life Skills Judging ContestSeveral contests are held during the year. The contest involves solving a stated problem and determining the best solution to the problem. Topics covered are horticulture, financials, foods, clothing, home environment and life skills. Typically the contests have been held at county club days, Regional club days, fair, state fair, and other times throughout the year.Livestock Judging ContestThere are several livestock judging contests held locally and in the surrounding counties in which 4-H'ers have the opportunity to participate.4-H members evaluate various classes of animals and give oral reasons as why they placed them the way they did. Every 4-H member in the livestock project should learn how to judge livestock, as it will aid them in selecting their project animals and will also help them strengthen their project.4-H Shooting Sports CompetitionsShooting competitions are preliminaries to the State competition. 4-H'ers must shoot a qualifying score at a qualifying event in order to compete at the State competition.4-H shooting events held throughout Kansas can be found at the following website:https://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/shooting-sports/local-qualifiers.html24