Comanche County Clover Connection

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1 Comanche County Clover Connection March/April SW C Avenue Lawton, OK Phone: (580) Fax: (580) carol.hart@okstate.edu Website: Facebook: comanchecountyosuextension4h March 8-17 OYE Calendar 16 4-H State Ambassador Applications Due 20 Bake & Take Entries 25 Working Cowhorse Class Clinic 28 okpork Camp Apps Due April 1 OSU Vet Med Open House 3 Teen Ambassadors 5 Murray State Livestock Judging Contest 5 4-H Day at the Capitol 8 Photography Club 8 State 4-H & FFA Horse Judging Contest 14 Be the Best in Oklahoma 4-H Registration Due 15 Cameron Outdoor Expo at Medicine Park 15 C.A.S.T. for Kids 15 Ranch Roping & Boxing Clinic 15 Obstacle Course Clinic Rider & Horse 19 State Record Books DUE 22 Fashion Revue, Impressive Dress, Job Readiness, County Officer Interviews 26-7 Tractor Supply Clover Days 26 County 4-H Record Books & Scholarships Due 29 National 4-H Day of Service 29 Be the Best in Oklahoma 4-H Speaking Contest 30 Sholar Essay Contest Deadline 30 Design Institute Registration Deadline May 3 4-H Culinary Creations Registrations Due 10 Quad County Camp Registration Due 31 4-H Culinary Creations Contest June 1 Camp Registration DUE okpork Youth Leadership Camp Design Institute OYE ~ Oklahoma Youth Expo For information March 8-17 Exhibitors must wear official dress Record Books State Record books are a great way for youth to share their learning experiences, successes, and service in a particular area of interest through a state competition. All youth 14 years of age and older are encouraged to complete a state record book. Record Book Schedule: April 19th State Record Book Due to Carol (April 6th for proofing) May 9th State Record Book Judging June 12th State Record Book Interviews April 26 County Record Books Due June 13th County Record Book Interviews See the 2017 Oklahoma 4-H Awards Handbook for details some requirements have changed. The Comanche County Record Book/Report Form can be found on the County Website.

2 . 4-H Culinary Creations Coming Soon!!! When: Tuesday, May 30 (Register May 3rd) Elgin 4-H Dinner & Auction Fundraiser March 25th, 2017 Lower Elementary Cafeteria 5-6 pm Meal To-go-Orders $8.00 Complimentary for the Auction participants: Brisket~Potato~Mac-n-Cheese~Coleslaw~Salad Auction 6:30 Where: Stephens County Fairgrounds What: District Food Showdown (Top 2 Senior Teams & Top Jr. Team) What: Table Setting & Cup Cake Wars (9-19 years Open to All) There will be Age Divisions in the Table Setting and Cup Cake Wars Competitions. Look for more Details to Come!!! Auctioning: Homemade Desserts & Items: Baskets, Metal Cowboy Wall Hanging, Wreath Thank you for your support & donations~ All Funds are for the Elgin 4-H Club s Educational Trips, Camps & Activities. Debbie Tretter, Elgin 4-H NE 2nd Street Elgin, OK Meets April 3rd. Teen Ambassadors This is a county-wide Leadership & Citizenship Club open to any 4-H member in 7th 12th grade. This group puts on the Jr. Roundup, summer camps, and participates in a variety of leadership development activities. Photography Club The photography club will meet on Saturday, April 8th at the Lawton Public Library from 1 pm 3 pm This is a county-wide project group open to any Comanche County 4-H member with an interest in photography. For more information, please contact the Extension Office. Group Leader Cherri Lambert Group Leader Annis Godfrey & Linda Riley We have a Comanche County Rabbit Club!!! Meetings: March 11th & April 8th 10:00 am Place: Home of Bobbi Yoder Contact Bobbi for details /bobbi9422@aol.com Owning or bringing a Rabbit is NOT REQUIRED!

3 More Info: Comanche County Shooting Sports Leader: Brett Barrett Shot Gun Practice Saturday s at Brett s House For more information or to be added to Brett s list, contact the office. Must be: Enrolled in 4-H 10 years old Veterinary College Open House Saturday, April 1st, 2017 in Stillwater, OK H Livestock Judging Contest April 4th, 2017 Murray State College OSU Livestock Judging Camp June & June = = = = = = = = = = = State 4-H & FFA Meat Judging Contest April 29 SW District 4-H Horse Show June 1st-3rd, 2017 Stephens County Fairground Registration is due in the office Thursday, April 27th, For an entry form or more information call the office or check the County Website Spring Clover Tractor Supply April 26 May 7, 2017 Working Cowhorse Class Clinic March 25, 2017 in Davis, OK State 4-H and FFA Horse Judging contest April 8, Totusek arena Obstacle Course Clinic For you & your horse April 15, 2017 in Macomb, OK Ranch Roping & Boxing Clinic April 15th, 2017 Totusek Arena ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ State 4-H Horse Show June 22-24, 2017 ~ Lazy E Arena Guthrie * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * STAY IN THE KNOW! Visit our Facebook page and County Website for

4 Win $500 Why 4-H is Important to Oklahoma & Me! Make Plans For..... Quad-County Summer Camp When: June 6-8 Where: Oakridge, Anadarko Who: Comanche, Caddo, Custer & Washita Registration Due May 10th (Forms & Letters coming soon watch Facebook, s, etc.) National 4-H Day of Service April 29th 4-H is launching the annual True Leaders in Service initiative in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month. True Leaders in Service, a month-long community service activation, will officially kick-off the first day of April, and culminate with the National 4-H Day of Service. personal_development/service-learning/true-leaders-in- service/view The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Dr. Ron & Linda Sholar Essay Contest. Ron & Linda Sholar are sponsoring this annual writing contest for Oklahoma 4-H Members age 13 and older as of January 1, Purpose: 1. Provide participants an opportunity to express themselves in regards to the impact of 4-H on their home state of Oklahoma and the influence of 4-H on them personally. 2. Encourage the development of excellent skills of written expression. Prizes $500, $300, $200 (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Entries must be postmarked on or before the entry deadline of April 30, All entries become the property of Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. For a complete list of State Events & Activities go to 4h.okstate.edu/events-and-activities/state-events-activities Design Institute Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising will be hosting a conference June 26-28, 2017 on the OSU campus. The cost is $125. The program is designed for 4-H members 13 and older, 4-H Volunteers and Extension Educators. Objectives: Gain understanding of basic textiles, drawing for fashion and interiors, and design thinking Complete activities related to apparel design, interior design, and fashion merchandising Explore current events and new technologies in apparel design, interior design, and merchandising Understand careers in apparel design and production, interior design, and fashion merchandising Experience the atmosphere of learning at the university Interact with apparel design, interior design and fashion merchandising industry professionals. Share experiences and enthusiasm with others in district and home counties The registration form and general information and highlights of the 2016 program are posted. The registration deadline is April 30.

5 Comanche County Fashion Revue, Impressive Dress Job Readiness County Officer Interviews! When: April 22nd 9:00 am Where: First Baptist Fletcher, OK Fashion Revue opportunity for youth to make clothing or miscellaneous items that meet particular skill and age appropriate guidelines. Skill Sheets can be found at Click on Literature & Links/OK 4-H Literature Online/Family & Consumer Science/Design & Construction (scroll to bottom of page)/skills Mastery Sheet. Impressive Dress allows youth to wear an outfit that has been purchased or that they have chosen from their closet and share information/knowledge about the outfit. There are different categories that can be entered for the type of clothing a 4-H er chooses to present. These events are fantastic for any and all cloverbuds, as well as members. Please submit entries for Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress to the Extension Office by 4:30pm on Wednesday, April 12th. More information on these events can be obtained from the Extension Office or the Comanche County website. Job Readiness a great tool that offers interactive career preparation for the future. This contest provides the opportunity to complete a resume, research job opportunities, complete a letter of application, complete an application, and participate in an interview. There are a set of forms that must be completed prior to the interview. This activity is open to any 4-H er who is 13 years of age or older as of January 1 st, The top two individuals in the job readiness contest will represent Comanche County at the state contest during Sr. 4-H Roundup. The materials for this event can be obtained from the Extension Office or the website. Each participant for job readiness must submit a folder containing their materials prior to the contest. This folder is due by the registration deadline, Wednesday, April 12th. BECOME A COUNTY OFFICER! It is the time of year to consider serving as a county officer. This is a great opportunity to gain more leadership experience and be involved in county events. However, being a county officer does require a time commitment to 4-H and being a dependable individual. Please keep in mind that to be President, Vice President, or Secretary, you must have completed the 9 th grade. You must submit the County Officer Candidate Application as your official intent -to-run to Carol at the Extension Office by Wednesday, April 12th to become a candidate. All individuals planning to run for an office must also be interviewed by an adult panel. Interviews will be held in conjunction with the Fashion Revue, Impressive Dress, and Job Readiness contest on Saturday, April 22nd. County officer elections (popular vote) will be held in May. Candidates may create a campaign poster and give a campaign speech at elections. Don t Forget our Challenges! The Ronald McDonald Pull Tabs Change for Change Books for Children

6 4-H CLOVER CONNECTION is published by the Comanche County OSU Cooperative Extension 4-H Program, 611 SW C Ave., Lawton, OK 73501, This letter is one way of communicating educational information to the 4-H community. The information herein is of educational purposes only. References made to commercial products or trade names are with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is implied. This letter is issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, act of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Dept. of Ag., Robert Whitson, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, OSU, Stillwater, OK. This publication is printed and issued by OSU 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 $160 for 1575 copies. Carol Hart 4-H & Youth Development Extension Educator Comanche County carol.hart@okstate.edu Heather Dunscomb Senior Administrative Assistant Comanche County heather.dunscomb@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 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, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.