May 2007 Hoofprints

• 4-Hers,
  Sorry this is so late in the month..it's been busy, as I'm sure yours has been too.
  Here is what happened at the last meeting and some other stuff that's important too:
  Our Seniors celebrated their Farewell Dinner. Many thanks go out to Tracy Wingate for the video entertainment and to Chris Knutsen for the orchestration of a fabulous meal.
  Welcome to visitors: Madison and Jordan.
  Happy Birthday to Challis and
  Check out the latest Clover Clips newsletter for tha latest happenings across the county in 4H.
  There was a Level Testing on May 12th and there will be another one on June 11th. Remember that you must have completed certain levels in order to qualify for participation at Central District and for State Fair. Call one of the leaders for more information on this.
  Free admission to Parelli Natural Horsemanship seminar on June 2 & 3 for 4-H members. It's called the "Horse Lovers Only" Seminar. Call Abbie for more information.
  Rodeo Queen and Princess Pageant is coming up soon. After June 1st, call the extension office for Laurie Bigbie's number to get more info.
  Don't forget to do all of your fair entries online between June 1st and July 15th. No stall fees this year, thanks to Central National Bank.
  If you're planning on stalling your horse during fair, the Cooper's are in charge of stall decorations again this year (a winning team last year). Plese get your photos of you with your horse to the Cooper's by July, along with your favorite event, horse name, etc.
  Lessie continues to hold Drill Team and Speed Event clinics. Contact her for more info. Typically Mondays will be Drill Team practice and Thursdays will be Open Arenas.
  The Circuit Show was a big success with all of our volunteers and even some that aren't even in our club. Thanks to all who made it possible. Make sure Nancy has your name and type of volunteering you did on the 26th.
  The Pioneer 4-H Club will be hosting concessions for our June 24th show at Olathe Trailriders and Legacy will host concessions at our July 14th show on the fairgrounds.
  Our July 14th/15th horse shows will be a combination of regular horse show on the first day, a sleepover that night with horses, and then a fun show the next day. We'll be updated on what will be in the fun show at our next meeting.
  Be sure to continue to check out our website: www.jocohorseclub.org for important information on a regular basis.
  If you know someone who may be interested in visiting our club, feel free to forward this email newsletter to them and have them check out our website. Invite them to a horse show.
  Adults, be sure that your VIP forms are filled out and turned into the Extension Office asap. Questions? Call the Ext. Office at 715-7000.
  If you're not receiving the county newsletter, "Clover Clips", call Pat at the Ext. Office and let her know. If you haven't filled out a Participation Form yet, let her know that too. If you're a new member and don't have a new member book, contact Maria and Heidi Katt. Great work, girls!!
  If the flies are driving you nuts already, check out one of our supporters, United Mosquito & Fly Control at www.unitedmosquitowest.com.
  Our next meeting is at 7pm on June 11th at the Green Building on the Fairgrounds.
  See you then. Nancy & Garrett