Oklahoma County 4-H Updates - 1/06/2015. Oklahoma County 4-H. Text Optional Link. Hello Oklahoma County 4-H families, Wishing you a blessed 2015.

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1 Oklahoma County 4-H Updates - 1/06/2015 Oklahoma County 4-H UPCOMING 4-H OPPORTUNITIES Parent/Volunteer Meeting SW District Volunteer Conference Jr. Camp Counselors/Staffer OYE Entries Due Horse Judging - OK County Subheading State Horse Communications State 4-H Horse Media Pickens Scholarship Central District Livestock Show 4-H Day and OSU Basketball State Horse Judging Clinic No Bull Challenge Zoo Snooze OK Outdoor Adventure Calendar Dates Enrollment Working with Minors 4-H Key Club Calendar 4-H Enrollment Form Text Optional Link Hello Oklahoma County 4-H families, January 6, 2015 Hope you are ready to jump start this 2015 New Year with a bang. We have a great number of things planned for the 2015 to help you grow in your project work, make new friends, and show off your talents. This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of upcoming events and activities. So read closely for dates and registration requirements. Hope to see you around the county. Go to the OK 4-H County Facebook page to see some of our Oklahoma County 4-H'ers in action. Lyndsi is posting new photos daily. Visit our website for additional information OSU Website. Wishing you a blessed Cynthia Klumpp, Extension 4-H Educator Lyndsi Lockwood, Extension 4-H Administrative Support Assistant 4-H Youth Development Parent/Volunteer Meeting & Record Book Training Mark your calendar for two great training opportunities for you coming up in January.

2 Ronald McDonald House Kids Helping Kids Campaign - Jan 1 - Feb 23. Parent/Volunteer Meeting and Training Oklahoma County 4-H Parent/Volunteer business meeting and training session scheduled for Thursday, January 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the OSU Extension Center. Training on "Risk Management" and minilessons to use for your club educational programs. Light meal will be served from 6:00-6:30 pm - bring your favorite dessert to share. Record Book Training Record book training is scheduled for Thursday, January 15 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the OSU Extension Center. The training will be taught by Liz Taylor, Grady County 4-H Educator. Learn the components of a record book, goals setting and planning for a successful 4-H career. Hands-on and fun. We will be sharing current scholarship information, State project goals, and deadlines for entries. You will not want to miss this valuable training. Bring your questions. RSVP by Jan 8th to reserve your spot. SW District Volunteer Conference Mark your calendar for the SW District Parent/Volunteer Conference "4-H Market Place - Something for Everyone" on January 31, The conference will also host the District Communication Contest, Food Showdown, Horse Council Meeting, and Mini-Fair Display. Location for the conference is the Great Plains Technology Center and the Communication Contests will be held at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, in Lawton. This conference is a great way to learn more about new state programs, gain new ideas for your club, meet new people and get energized for the new 4-H year. Registration is $10 (includes lunch), youth participation in competitive events is an additional $5 per, and conference t-shirts are $12. Larry McWilliams and Stuart Boyes will be recognized as our Oklahoma County Volunteers of the Year. Join us

3 in celebrating their contributions to Oklahoma County and the 4-H Robotics team. Registration is required no later than January 8 to reserve your spot. Registration and payment can be made at Parent/Volunteer Meeting. If you want to donate a door prize, please give Lyndsi a call. Jr. Camp Counselors/Staff If you like summer camp, working along other teens, andenjoy kids 9-13 years of age - you will want to make application to become a Jr. Camp Counselor/Staffer. We will be joining Noble County to host Jr. Camp at Camp Redlands. Twelve teens from each county (ages 14-18) will be selected to serve at the Jr. Summer Camp scheduled for June You will be a part of the team that determines the theme, plans the workshops, organizes fun activities and makes memories that will last a lifetime. Applications are due no later than February 27. OYE Show Entries OYE Entries Due to County Office - Feb 13 Entry Fee: Heifers- $40.00 Steers- $30.00 Goats- $20.00 Sheep- $20.00 Swine- $20.00 Other Fees: Chute - $25.00 Scales - $15.00 Entry fees and Legal Release Forms must be at the OSU Extension office NO LATER THAN February 13th at 4:00PM. Also, breeders verification certificate for steers & commercial heifer is required, if not previously completed at nomination Entry Information Form OYE (Click Here) 2014 Legal Release Form OYE

4 Oklahoma County Spring Livestock Show Oklahoma County Spring Livestock Show dates have been set for Feb 23-25, 2015 to be held at the Jones High School Livestock Barn. See Show supplement for more details. Feb 23 - Goats and 2pm Feb pm Feb am. Mar 2 - Bonus Auction Ronald McDonald Kids Helping Kids Oklahoma 4-H members will soon be starting to raise money for the 2015 Kids Helping Kids Campaign. While the campaign is a fundraiser for local 4-H clubs across the state, it is also a community service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Oklahoma City, a nonprofit organization that provides "a home away from home" for families with seriously ill or injured children who are being treated in the Oklahoma City area. 4-H'ers across the state will be asking friends, neighbors, local businesses and caring strangers for donations in exchange for a coupon to participating McDonald's restaurants in Oklahoma. To make a donation contact your club leader. State 4-H Horse Communication Contest The State 4-H Horse Communication contest will be held Saturday, February 7, in Stillwater, at the OSU Animal Science Building. There will be an additional contest this year consisting of a digital photo contest. 4- Hers will be able to submit their photos electronically and need not be present at the contest to participate. The following events will be conducted at the State 4-H Horse Communication Contest: Horse Quiz Bowl, Horse

5 Media Contest (photo contest), and Horse Speech Contest. Horse Quiz Bowl Practices - Tuesday's in January: 6,13,20,& 27. Please call Kathy Atkins for locations & to RSVP Pre-registration to participate in the Communication events is January 16. If you are interested in participating in any of the contests associated with the state event, please call Cynthia. State 4-H Horse Media Contest Here is a great opportunity to show off your photography skills. This new contest, 4-H Horse Media, will consist ofdigital photos submitted electronically. This will allow for easier submission, and more opportunities to display photos at various events throughout the year. Guidelines, release form, and Photo Entry form attached here. Entry Deadline: Entries must be received by January 24in order to be considered. All entries must be electronically submitted to horsephoto@okstate.edu For more information, please call Cynthia. Pickens Legacy Scholarship Applications Due Feb. 6, 2015 It's time to apply for the Oklahoma 4-H Pickens Legacy Scholarships! This year, apply for 7 different scholarships, five $2,000 awards and two $1,000 awards. Most of the scholarships are available exclusively to graduating high school seniors who are accepted to one of OSU campuses, but two are also available to current OSU students. Must be a 4-H member to apply.

6 The application and two copies of the 4-H Pickens Legacy News Information Sheet will be due on Feb. 6 at noon to the OSU County Office. More information is available on the 4-H website at Central District Livestock Show Mark Your Calendar and Save the Date Date: February 5-7, 2015 Where: Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center - Shawnee Entry: $30 - Heifers & Steers $20 - Lambs, Does, Wether Goats, Barrows, Market Hogs Late Entry: $10 assessed on all entries not received by January 30. Cash only on show day! More details and entry information - see flyer. 4-H Day and OSU Basketball OSU Athletics is once again offering 4 H a reduced price for both a Cowgirl and a Cowboy basketball game. We hope you will mark your calendars to attend a game...or maybe both! January 24, 2015 Cowgirl Basketball OSU v. TCU Use Promo Code: WB144H Cost: $5.00 per Ticket February 21, 2015 Cowboy Basketball OSU v. West Virginia Use Promo Code: MB144H Cost: $10.00 per Ticket To receive these special prices visitwww.okstate.com/tickets and click redeem promo code at the top. State Horse Judging Clinic

7 Attention youth without any, just a little or with a lot of experience with horse judging activities. This State Judging Practice Clinic is for all of you! With the help of college coaches, members of the past and present OSU Collegiate Horse Judging Team will work with small groups of youth similar to a practice workout. This is an awesome opportunity to learn and practice your skills in preparation for the State Contest April 11. This free educational Horse Judging Practice Clinic is for all interested youth will be held at the OSU Animal Science Arena on February 14th. Pre-registration isfebruary 3rd. See link for more details. Bright Night at the Science Museum Mark Your Calendar and Save the Date Who: Members 9-12 years Date: February 20-21, 2015 Cost: $35 per person - adults and youth (OK County Registration Due - January 23, 2015) Includes the Dome Show, Planetarium, Science Live show, Science Activity Tables and fun filled evening exploring the Science Museum Theme: Hunger Games: It's the 75th annual Hunger Games! You know what that means, it's time for the Quarter Quell. Do you have what it takes to survive in the Hunger Games? In this action packed Bright Night, we will show you the science of Survival. Parents or volunteers will need to sign up to serve as chaperons for this activity. More information andregistration form available on line. No Bull Challenge The Great American NO BULL Challenge is a social action organization that uses the power of social media

8 and the magic of filmmaking to inspire millions of students to create short films or commercials for TV / PSAs (Public Service Announcements) that speak to the importance of ending all forms of bullying. The NO BULL video awards celebrates the culmination of the NO BULL Challenge's global video contest that recognizes top filmmakers and engages millions of people from around the world through social media campaigns. NO BULL empowers students to stand up against bullying and promotes leadership, social justice, and the importance of being digitally responsible global citizens. Prizes include a trip to Los Angeles for the Teen Video Awards, video cameras, scholarships and a trip to the Sundance Film Festival where the winning short film video will be submitted, and much more. Get involved, visit: Deadline to enter video contest is February 27, See flyer for more details. OKC 4-H Zoo Snooze Mark Your Calendar and Save the Date Who: Members 9-19 years Date: March 27-28, 2015 Cost: $32 per member and $17 per adults (OK County Registration Due - March 2, 2015) Come stay the night at the Oklahoma City Zoo on March 27-28, 2015, for the annual 4-H Zoo Snooze. Learn how animals "lighten up" as zoo educators teach us how some animals create their own light. Participants will then experience the zoo in a very unique way as they go on a night hike through the zoo. The following day, participants get to experience the zoo when the animals are fresh and generally very active as they enter the zoo on their own an hour prior to the zoo opening to the public. Zoo Snooze registration includes all day admission to the zoo on Saturday morning. Each year the 4-H Zoo Snooze fills, and registrations will be accepted on a first come/first served basis. For more information and registration forms log on tohttp://okla.st/4hdogs. If you are interested in attending the Zoo Snooze - get your registration in early!!!! Volunteers/Parents must chaperone participants.

9 OK Outdoor Adventure Outdoor enthusiasts wanted for exciting summer adventure Oklahoma 4-H'ers who are 14 years old or older and looking for an outdoor adventure this summer should make plans now to take part in the Oklahoma Outdoor Adventure The week-long experience is slated for July 28-August 5, 2015, in the Weminuche Wilderness north of Durango, CO. This will provide 4-H Outdoor Adventurers a new experience as they will travel from Durango, CO, to the trailhead on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. After departing the train adventurers will hike into the backcountry to spend 5 days and 4 nights hiking and camping. Cost is $750. Registration forms and the first payment of $250 are due to the state 4-H office March 30, For more information, contact Steve Beck atsteve.beck@okstate.edu. OK County Calendar Dates You have many opportunities throughout the year to participate in Oklahoma County 4-H programs, events, and activities. Attached is the current calendar of events and activities - please put these dates on your calendar and plan on having a great year in Oklahoma County. While we hope that these dates are correct, at times there will be changes and updates to the calendar. Please look in the newsletter or on the Website for any changes or updates to events and activities. Hope to see you around the county. Oklahoma County Calendar Enrollment Forms Current member enrollment form is required if you intend to show livestock or horses at the County, District or State shows - prior to January 1, H Working With Minors

10 All staff and volunteers working with 4-H youth are required to take the 4-H Working With Minors training each year. Sign up to take this on-line course through the extension Campus. Use the following instructions to complete the WWMtraining. There is a 14 question quiz taken after viewing the session (the quiz cannot be completed without viewing the materials). The participant must get an 80% on the quiz to obtain a completion certificate. The certificate should be printed and submitted to the county office. Volunteer certificates will be recorded in ACCESS 4-H and the actual certificate placed in their personnel file. Instructions for becoming an extension Campusstudent: Go to Click on "4H & Youth" Click on "<enter your course name here>" (Oklahoma 4-H: Working With Minors) Click "Continue" (scroll to the bottom of the page, left corner) Create a new account and start the course! 4-H Key Club Membership in the Oklahoma 4-H Key Club is an honor extended only to top 4- H members. To become a member you: 1. Must be a 4-H member. 2. Must be at least 15 years old or older on January 1, on the year of application. 3. Must submit completed application form by the published state record book deadline. 4. Must accumulate the minimum number of points (400) on the application form. 5. Must be approved by the responsible county Cooperative Extension Educator. 6. Must make at least one presentation to a 4-H Group about Key Club. 7. Must make at least one presentation to a non-4-h Group, such as non-4-h youth or adults, about the 4-H youth development program. Click here for application form. Jan. 8 4-H Calendar Parent/Volunteer Meeting - OSU Extension

11 Jan. 8 SW District Conference Registration due Jan. 15 Record Book Training - OSU Extension Jan. 16 State 4-H Horse Communication Contest Reg. Due Jan. 17 State Indoor Archery Contest (Reg due - 1/9) Jan. 23 Bright Night Reg. Due Jan. 24 State Horse Digital Media Contest - due Jan H Day at the Capitol Reg. Due Jan. 30 Pre-entry Central District Livestock Show Jan. 31 SW District Volunteer Conference - Lawton Jan. 31 State Air Rifle & Pistol Contest Feb. 3 Horse Judging Practice Clinic Reg Due Feb. 5-7 Central District Livestock Show - Shawnee Feb. 6 4-H Pickens Legacy Scholarship due Feb. 7 State Horse Communication Contest Feb. 13 OYE Entries due - OSU Extension Cntr Feb. 14 Horse Judging Practice Clinic - Stillwater, AnSci Arena Feb. 17 Sr. Record Book Workshop Feb. 21 Teen Planning and Team Building Feb Bright Nights - OKC Feb. 27 Camp Counselor/Staff Applications due Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service Cynthia Klumpp Lyndsi Lockwood