Page 7 - Cheyenne Family 4-H Guide

4-H Age, Enrollment Deadline, CostEnroll online at: https://v2.4honline.com/ Re-enroll in 4-H by December 1! The 4-H year begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year.• Members live in towns, in the country, and on farms. 4-H is open to youth regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.• Kansas 4-H Youth Development has a policy for open enrollment. Eligible youth may enroll in Kansas 4-H Youth Development programs at any time of the year.• Youth wanting to join must be 7 years old and not older than 18 as of December 31 of the New 4-H Year in order to be eligible for 4-H. 4-H members who are selected as winners in late summer or fall, and who turn 19 before January 1, cannot compete in state or national contests, awards, or recognition programs.• Youth ages 5—6 years old as of December 31 of the New 4-H Year are eligible to participate in the Cloverbuds project which is offered through the 4-H clubs. Cloverbud members are encouraged to attend Cloverbud county- wide project meetings where available. (See Cloverbuds Section for policies.)Enrollment Deadlines for Cheyenne County 4-H Division Fair ParticipationChoose your 4-H projects online prior to participating in project meetings/activities. Livestock projects must be identified online before weigh-in.• All continuing Cheyenne County 4-H members must re-enroll in 4-H by December 1 of each year to participate in the Cheyenne County Fair 4-H Division.• As of December 1, Extension Office reminders will only be sent to currently enrolled 4-H families.• The last day to drop or add a project is May 1 unless a project requires an earlier enrollment.• New 4-H members must enroll and pay the annual State 4-H Enrollment Fee by May 1 of the current 4-H year to participate in the Cheyenne County Fair 4-H Division.New members enrolling by December 1: 4-H Council will pay your $15 annual 4-H fee. Note: Some projects require an earlier enrollment than May 1st.Cost to JoinKansas 4-H members pay a $15 annual State 4-H enrollment fee. If you are enrolled by December 1, the fee will be paid by Cheyenne County 4-H Council. If you are not able to afford the fee, contact the Cheyenne County Extension Office. Member enrollment scholarships may be available.• 4-H members purchase materials needed for individuals projects.• Local clubs may develop their own methods of raising money for worthwhile activities.Are you a continuing Cheyenne County 4-H member?Planning to show in the Cheyenne County Fair 4-H Division?Re-enroll in 4-H by December 1 each year!Your $15 annual fee will be paid by 4-H Council if you are enrolled by December 1! Drop/add project deadline is May 1 unless a project requires an earlier enrollment.Check out the Cheyenne County 4-H Website for more information about 4-H. http://www.sunflower.k-state.edu/4-h/cheyenne.html7