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4-H Deadlines Being aware of deadlines and following the rules are part of the 4-H learning experience. Members not complying with established published dates and deadlines for exhibition may be deniedparticipation privileges and as well as premiums or awards. Read your Extension Newsletter carefully, check the 4-H websites and 4-H Facebook pages frequently.Sunflower District Webpage (includes link to the newsletter): http://www.sunflower.k-state.edu/ Cheyenne County 4-H Webpage: http://www.sunflower.k-state.edu/4-h/cheyenne.html Sunflower Extension District Cheyenne County 4-H: https://www.facebook.com/ sunflowerextensiondistrictcheyennecounty4h/Cheyenne County Extension Office 785.332.3171Why 4-H Members Should Say “Thank You”4-H’ers who receive recognition should look upon it as both a badge of honor for work well done and a symbol representing the 4-H program. Say “thank you” to your friends of 4-H, i.e. trophy donors, livestock buyers, project and club leaders, parents, judges, etc. A personal letter is the most satisfying and lasting way to say “thank you”.A well written thank you letter is often read by several executives. Many donors keep letters of appreciation. Write it as soon as possible! Remember, it’s not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it that counts. Your letter need not be long, but it should be sincere. Never underestimate the power of a thank you letter! Remember how it feels when someone says “thanks” to you or remember how you feel when someone doesn’t.As the 4-H Year Begins Remember: 4-H youth are more important than the project exhibit itself. Learning how to do a project is more important than the project itself. To “learn by doing” through a useful work project is fundamental in any sound educational program, and is characteristic of the 4-H program. Generally speaking, there is more than one way of doing things well. Our job is to teach 4-H members how to think, not what to think. Winning isn’t always measured by the results of the ribbon or judging event, but by the character of the 4-H’er, parent, and leader.27
