OCTOBER Tulsa State Fair in Full Swing

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1 Tulsa State Fair in Full Swing Fall: synonymous with color changes, pumpin spice everything, and it also means that fair season is in full swing. This year, we took 89 projects to Tulsa to be exhibited and judged in the 4-H and FFA building. Out of the 89 exhibits we took, over 22 placed in the top six in their respective categories.in addition to all of these exihibts, many members are also exhibiting livestock, and participating in multiple contests. 4-H members in Kay County have been anxiously awaiting this time of year. They have worked countless hours preparing their projects, attending day camps to prepare themselves, and learning new ways to improve on their skills. So far, that hard work is paying off, big time. Several Kay County exhibitors won first place with their exhibits, multiple second place finishes, and many others that placed as well. The Tulsa State Fair is just getting started and for the next two weeks youth from all over Oklahoma will have the opportunity to participate. Whether it be in the Exhibits hall, the show ring, or the carnival rides, TSF has something for all ages! If you have never been to the Tulsa State Fair, make sure to get over there before October 9th to see how your fellow 4- H members participated this year. If you would like to know more about how to participate in the Tulsa State Fair next year, give Morgan a call. Congratulations to Austin Grossardt, Ethan Vap, Nolan Overman, and Wyatt Miller on their 1 st place 4-H exhibits at the Tulsa State Fair! Kay County Extension Office Address Kay County Courthouse Basement P.O. Box 430 Newkirk, OK Phone Office: Fax: Morgan Sanders Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development morgan.sanders@okstate.edu Website oces.okstate.edu/kay Social Media Facebook: Kay County 4-H In this issue OYE 2 Find out important dates for nominating livestock for the Oklahoma Youth Expo. 4-H Has Talent 3 Find out important dates for this contest and the Impressive Dress contest. Banquet 4 Find out important information for our annual achievement banquet. 1

2 Oklahoma Youth Expo ANNOUNCEMENT: All animals with the exception of heifers must be nominated for OYE to be shown at the 2017 Northwest District Show in Enid. You must make a request for nomination kits with $20 turned into the office for STEERS, LAMBS, AND GOATS not later than Oct. 14 th, You must make a request for nomination kits with $20 turned into the office for HOGS no later than Nov. 16 th, Completed nomination kits for STEERS, LAMBS, AND GOATS due into the office no later than Nov. 2 nd, Completed nomination kits for HOGS due into the office no later than Dec. 5 th, 2016 More info. available at Teen Leaders and Parents, Leaders and Others Meeting Every month the Teen Leaders meet to discuss various county projects such as Change for Change, club visits, and learn new activites and information to use in their regular club meetings. If you are 13+ years old, you can be a part of the Teen Leaders. They meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 in the Kay County Courthouse Basement. Parents, Leaders and Others are encouraged to attend the monthly PLO meetings which directly follow the Teen Leaders meetings to discuss county wide topics. The PLO has input on the annual banquet, fundraisers, and many other activites throughout the county. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT S!! If you like the Kay County 4-H Facebook page, you ve probably noticed our Weekly Member Spotlight s. This has been a great way to showcase our members and how they are making an impact on our community. If you would like your child to be Spotlighted, please Morgan at morgan.sanders@okstate.edu with your permission to use your child s name and photos, a few photos of them and their projects, and a short description of their involvement! NWD Leadership Conference This month, two Kay County 4-H members will make their way to Enid for the annual NWD Leadership Conference. This is an overnight trip that teaches members 13+ years old leadership skills, how to manage a club, and new activities to utilize. The trip with be the 19 th -20 th. Spring Livestock Show Committee Meeting There will be a committee meeting held at the Ponca City Ag Building on October 24 th at 6:30 pm. We will discuss many things in regards to the 2017 Spring Livestock Show. All 4-H Leaders and Agricultural Educators throughout the county are encouraged to attend. Record Book Interviews Record Book Interviews are being held October 18 th. If you submitted a record book and qualify, you will be receiving a letter in the mail with more detals. Please pay close attention to the letter. Make sure you are keeping accurate record to submit a record book next year! 2

3 Calendar of Events Oct. 1 st - 4-H Program Fee Oct. 2 nd -8 th - National 4-H Week. Oct. 8 th - Celebrate Ag Day. Oct. 10 th - Office Closed. Oct. 11 th - Tulsa Exhibits Pickup. Oct. 11 th - Teen Leader & PLO Mtg. Oct. 14 th - Steer, lamb, & goat OYE Nom. Kit requests Oct. 17 th - Achievement Banquet money & tickets Oct. 18 th - Record Book Interviews. Oct. 19 th -20 th - NWD Leadership Conference. Oct. 24 th - KCSLS Committee Meeting. Oct. 25 th - Achievement Banquet. Nov. 2 nd - COMPLETED steer, lamb, & goat OYE nom. kits Nov. 4 th - 4-H Has Talent entries Nov. 4 th - Impressive Dress, etc. entries Impressive Dress, Fashion Review and Clothing Contest This event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18 th at 5:00 p.m. at NOC in the Wilkin Center in Tonkawa. There will be Jr. (9-11), Int. (12-14), Sr. (15+), and Cloverbud (5-8) age divisions. 4-H ers may enter no more than 3 classes and model only one garment in the fashion show. Garments may be selected from your present wardrobe, or home sewn. Contestants will be asked simple questions, and will be expected to give a 30 sec. to 1-minute description of their outfit or garment. All entry forms must be turned into the Office by Nov. 4 th, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. to allow adequate preparation of the program. NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE. All entries must be given in writing and brought to the office, mailed, or faxed. Entry forms and more information are available at the end of this newsletter or on our website. 4-H Has Talent 4-H Has Talent is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18 th at 6:30 p.m. at NOC in the Wilkin Center in Tonkawa. There will be age divisions for individual participants. Jr. s 9-12 years old and Sr. s years old. HOWEVER, there will be no age division for the group acts. Small Groups consist of 2-4 individuals while Large Groups consist of 5 or more individuals. We will send two group acts, one small and one large, and one individual act to the District 4-H Has Talent in December. A 4-H er can participate in one individual act, and as many group acts as they want. Cloverbud acts will be for participation only. General Rules: There will be no use of live animals, hay, water, or any other substances that could cause harm to the stage, building or facilities. All 4-H Has Talent entry forms must be turned into the Office by Nov. 4 th, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. to allow adequate preparation of the program. NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE. All entries must be given in writing and brought to the office, mailed, or faxed. Entry forms are available at the end of this newsletter or on our website. 3

4 Calendar of Events Nov. 11 th - Office Closed Nov. 11 th - 13 th - Multi State Volunteer Conference. Little Rock, AR. Nov. 16 th - Hog nom. kit requests Nov. 18 th - 4-H Has Talent. Nov. 18 th - Impressive Dress, Fashion Review, & Clothing Contest. Nov. 24 th - 25 th - Office Closed. Dec. 5 th - COMPLETED hog OYE nom. kits Dec. 26 th -27 th - Office Closed. Along with Celebrate Ag Day, 4-H Week is this month!! October 2 nd - 8 th is National 4-H Week! How are you celebrating? Achievement Banquet The annual Kay County 4-H Achievement Banquet will be held on October 25 th at 6:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Ponca City. Address to the church is 1732 E. Coleman Rd. Ponca City, OK Tickets ar $3 per person and are available through the office or your 4-H Leader. YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND. You must present your ticket at the banquet to be admitted. DRESS CODE: This year there will be a dress code enforced for the banquet. Dress etiquette is Business Casual. If you have a 4-H jacket, you are heavily encouraged to wear it. Tickets and money DUE to the office by Oct. 17 th! Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order as amended, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The Director of Equal Opportunity, 408 Whitehurst, OSU, Stillwater, OK ; Phone ; eeo@okstate.edu has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity. Any person (student, faculty, or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have been engaged in based on gender may discuss his or her concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with OSU s Title IX Coordinator Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. This publication is printed and issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Vice President, Dean, and Director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of 000 cents per copy. 4

5 Impressive Dress, Fashion Review & Clothing Contest Entry Form THIS FORM IS DUE TO THE OFFICE BY NOV. 4 TH Name: Address: City: Phone: Club: Age: (as of Jan. 1) Divisions: (check all that apply) Jr. (9-11) Int. (12-14) Sr. ( 15 +) Cloverbud (5-8) Classes: Casual Wear (school clothes, etc.) Active Sportswear (sportswear, Dress Wear (church, etc.) Formal or Party Wear swim suits, etc.) Western Wear (boots, jeans, etc.) BRING TYPED NARRATIVE WITH YOU TO THE CONTEST 4-H Has Talent Entry Form THIS FORM IS DUE TO THE OFFICE BY NOV. 4 TH Name: Name of Skit: Phone: Club Name: Divisions: Jr. Ind. Act (9-12) Sr. Ind. Act (13-18) Cloverbud Ind. Act (5-8) Small Group (2-4 individuals) Large Group (5+ individuals) Please list all participating members below: 5

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