Kingfisher County 4-H News August 2008

Kingfisher County 4-H News August 2008 February-March 2010 Kingfisher County Horse Club to Host Clinic The Kingfisher County Horse Club is sponsoring a clinic for 4-H members to bring their horses and learn and share aspects of horse riding and care. Our clinic will be held on February 27th from 1 pm to 5 pm in the indoor riding arena of Jeanne Dial. Jeanne is a well known trainer and horse show judge. She will help us to create a partnership between horse and rider using her 5 step training process. The 4-H members will begin with halter work and then progress to riding later in the afternoon. Those without horses may observe if they are registered 4-H members. The event is open to all Kingfisher County 4-H members (9 and up) but pre-registration is required. You must contact Laura Gruntmeir at 405-263-4485 or gruntmeirl@redlandscc.edu to ensure a spot by February 21st. The registration "fee" is a horse grooming tool or other item to be donated to the Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue. The club will provide pizza and drinks for the participants. Come horse around with us!!.. In this Issue 4-H Horse Clinic Prevention Education Activities County 4-H Ambassadors Parents & Leaders Meeting Fashion Revue Contest Job Readiness Contest Oklahoma Youth Expo Events Kingfisher County Junior Livestock Show Celebrate Bake & Take Month Oklahoma 4-H History Books State 4-H Leadership Council EPA Contest STEM Presidential Award State 4-H Ambassadors State Record Books 4-H on SunUp Okc 4-H Zoo Snooze Valeri Evans Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Kingfisher County Cooperative Extension Service Oklahoma State University 124 E Sheridan, Suite 204 Kingfisher, OK 73750

Prevention Education Games Available Kingfisher County 4-H was the recipient of a $600 grant from Wal- Mart and the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation to promote health and fitness. Four-H ambassadors selected a project for their peers with a focus on prevention education. With grant funds, several games were purchased for use in classrooms, at conferences, health forums, etc. The games are available for check out by contacting the Kingfisher County OSU Extension Center, 405-375-3822 or valeri.evans@okstate.edu. Games include: Smoker s Roulette; Spin the Bottle; Wheel of Misfortune; Substance Abuse & Consequences; Truth about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco and an activity book entitled, Substance Abuse Prevention Activities. County 4-H Ambassadors The Kingfisher County 4-H Ambassadors are a group of senior level 4-H members who serve in leadership positions in the county 4- H program. Their primary responsibility is to help spread information about Kingfisher County 4-H within our organization and county-wide. Four-H ers who are in the seventh (7th) grade are welcome to participate. This is the 14 th year for Kingfisher County Ambassadors. Mark your calendar for our meeting dates: March 6 Fling 2:00pm April 18 2:00pm May 16 2:00pm Spring EMR EMR Parents & Leaders Meeting Mark your calendar for 6:30pm on the first Thursday of every even-numbered month for the Kingfisher County Parents & Leaders Council Meeting. All interested parents are welcome to attend. The next meeting is set for April 1 at the OSU Extension Office, 124 East Sheridan, Room 204 in Kingfisher. Fashion Revue Contest The Kingfisher County 4-H Fashion Review and Job Readiness competition is set for April 11, 2:00 pm at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. Fashion Review Garments must be submitted by 4:30pm on April 8, to the OSU Extension Center for construction judging. Participants may enter any item listed on the Construction Projects by Level sheet available at the Extension Office or at http://oces.okstate.edu/kingfisher. Non-clothing items will be displayed on April 11. Cloverbuds may enter the 4-Hwear category. To participate, Cloverbuds select an outfit that is appropriate to wear at a 4-H event or activity such as pants, jeans, or skirt and a 4-H shirt or other green or white shirt. Each Cloverbud participant should be prepared to say his or her name, club, and will model the outfit.

Job Readiness Job Readiness is an individual activity designed for youth to practice the skills of obtaining a job. It also helps youth learn about specific job requirements. Four-H ers will prepare a resume or personal data sheet, complete a job application form, participate in an interview and complete a follow-up letter. Age categories include: Intermediate: 13 and 14 year olds; Senior: 15 and older by January 1, 2010 The event is Sunday, April 11 at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Dress Revue contest. Job Readiness Pre-registration is due by April 1 and is required for this event. Job Categories include: Retail Sales; Service; Home-Based Type business; Office Work; Health Care; and Other. Spectators are not allowed to observe this event. Contact Val at 375-3822 or your local club for more detailed information. Oklahoma Youth Expo Events There are several events taking place at the Oklahoma Youth Expo March 12-22. In addition to the traditional livestock shows, there is a fitting contest, lamb lead competition and even a Western Art Show for youth ages 9-18. Check out the website for more details: http://www.okyouthexpo.com/home.htm Kingfisher County Junior Livestock Show The stock show is set for February County Stock Show will be Feb 20-22. All market wethers, ewe lambs, market goats (weathers and does) and steers are required to be nominated for the OK Youth Expo in order to be eligible to show at Kingfisher County 4-H Junior Livestock Show. Swine must either be OK Youth Expo nominated or have pseudorabies papers dated by Dec 10, 2009. Females are eligible for the Kingfisher County Junior Livestock Show Premium Sale this year. Schedule: SATURDAY - FEB. 20, 2010 1:00 P.M. All animals in place 1:00 P.M. Weigh in of Swine, Sheep, and Goats. Beef weigh in after Goat weigh in SUNDAY - FEB. 21, 2010 2:00 P.M. - Judging of Goat Division Wethers then Does 5:00 P.M. Judging of Beef Division Prospect Steers then Market Steers then Heifers MONDAY - FEB. 22, 2010 8:00 A.M. Judging of Swine Division Barrows then Gilts 5:00 P.M. - Judging of Sheep Division Wethers then Ewes (or 1 hour following the conclusion of the Swine Show) MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010 5:00 P.M. - Bidders Feed Kingfisher County Fairgrounds Exhibit Bldg. 6:00 P.M. - Premium Auction Exhibit Building Each species will be released at the conclusion of each species show. 4-H Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser April 24, 7a-1p Tickets, $5 Kingfisher County Fairgrounds

Celebrate Bake & Take Month OSU s Food & Agricultural Products Center and the Oklahoma Wheat Commission is teaming up with 4-H to promote Bake & Take Month during March. The FAPC and Oklahoma Wheat Commission are encouraging 4-H members to bake a product made from wheat and take it to a neighbor, friend, relative or organization during the month of March. The Bake & Take promotion is a wonderful way to get our young people to experience the joys of baking and understand the importance of the cereal grain and wheat grown in our state, said Renee Nelson, FAPC milling and baking specialist. Bake and Take originated in 1972 with the Kansas Wheathearts, an auxiliary organization of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, as a community service event to celebrate the wheat harvest in Sumner County, Kansas. Even though the Kansas Wheathearts disbanded in 2001, Kansas Wheat continues these efforts today. For more information or ideas to celebrate Bake & Take, contact Nelson by calling 405-744-6071 or e-mailing renee.albers_nelson@okstate.edu. The FAPC and Oklahoma Wheat Commission want to help promote your event, so please contact Nelson if you plan to participate in Bake & Take. Oklahoma 4-H History Books Available Oklahoma 4-H: Generations of Clover is still available for $39.99 and will be available for delivery in spring 2010. Gift certificates for the book are also available if you re looking for a last minute Christmas gift. Call the State 4-H office at 405-744-4493 to place your order. State 4-H Leadership Council Speakers Bureau The 4-H Leadership Team is eager to interact with the 4-H members in our state. Please do not hesitate to invite representatives to Volunteer Association meeting, County Council, Teen Leaders, county awards program, local club or day camp. The team is here to serve YOUth and Volunteers! A copy of the service projects can be downloaded at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/leadership/proj ect.html. Copies of the traveling workshops can be reviewed or downloaded at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/leadership/wor kshop.html. EPA s Rachel Carson Contest WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites the public to submit creative projects to the 4th annual Rachel Carson intergenerational "Sense of Wonder" contest. The categories are poetry, photography, essays and dance. The contest seeks to instill a sense of wonder for the environment among all generations and spur environmental stewardship. Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her landmark book, Silent Spring. Its publication is credited with reversing the nation's pesticide policy. Entries must be from a team of two or more persons from both younger and older generations. EPA is working with the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, the Rachel Carson Council, Inc., and Generations United to sponsor this contest. The deadline for team entries is June 16, 2010. More information: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesense ofwonder/index.htm

Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring DUE DATE: 3/23/2010 TOPIC: The White House has established the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program. The program, administered on behalf of the White House by the National Science Foundation, seeks to identify outstanding individual mentoring efforts or organizational programs designed to enhance the participation of groups underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The awardees serve as examples to their colleagues and are leaders in the national effort to more fully develop the Nation's human resources in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Nominations to honor individuals and organizations are invited for the competition for these annual awards. It is expected that each award will be used to continue the recognized activities. The nominees must have served in the described mentoring role for at least five years prior to nomination. In addition to the grant award, each recipient will be invited to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony, recognition events, and meetings with leaders in Federal sector education and research, and focused workshops addressing effective mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. The awardees will be honored at a White House ceremony. LINK TO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10520/nsf1 0520.htm State 4-H Ambassador Application Now Available The 2010 4-H Ambassador applications are available on the Ambassador link on the 4-H website or at the following address http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/ambassador/be come.html Applications are due to Cathy Allen on April 1. Ambassador interviews will be held on the OSU campus Saturday, May 29th. State Record Books Deadlines: State 4-H Record Books are due to the Kingfisher County OSU Extension Center by 4:30 March 29. Judging Day is April 5 in Stillwater. Interviews will be held on May 3 in Stillwater. Please contact the OSU Extension Center for more information. Scoring Changes: The State Scholarships and Awards Committee met on Jan. 19 and voted yes to changing scoring procedures for State Record Book Project Awards and National Congress. Level III and IV Scholarships as well as State Hall of Fame will continue having the same scoring as in previous years. The new scoring procedure will use rankings instead of numerical scoring to rank books. This system will be put into place for 2010 Record Book judging and interviews with the hopeful outcome that it will eliminate the extreme high and low scores we see on some project books. This change primarily affects those who are judging record books and interviewing record book finalists. A complete overview of the new system will be provided on the State 4-H Web site by the end of February.

OKC Zoo Snooze On March 26th we will be offering a OKC Zoo Snooze opportunity for your 4-H families. They are invited to come spend the night at the OKC Zoo and learn from Zoo personnel about many of the similarities and differences that their pets have in common with wild animals. Then venture outdoors for a night hike through the zoo. The hike will be followed up by 4-H activities. In the morning we will slip out for an early tour while the animals are up and having breakfast. The rest of the day is yours to spend at the zoo. Make plans today, it s sure to be a Wild time! Log on to http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/events/animal. htm#zoo for registration materials. Registration ends March 10 th ; however if we reach capacity participants will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis. 4-H Shooting Sports Training Set Mark your calendars for a statewide 4-H Shooting Sports Training June 24-25 at the Noble County Fairgrounds in Perry. In order to participate as a volunteer in this area, adults are required to attend this specialized training. One discipline may be chosen per training. Watch for details in upcoming newsletters or contact the OSU Extension Office at 405-375- 3822. SUNUP 4-H Documentary If you missed the two-part SUNUP 4-H documentary when it aired in November, mark your calendar for Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. - the hour-long documentary will be shown in its entirety on OETA once again. For information about SUNUP, visit http://sunup.okstate.edu. Dates to Remember: February 20-22 Kingfisher County Livestock Show April 11 February 21 Horse Clinic reservation deadline April 18 April 24 February 27 Horse Clinic February 27 4-H on SunUp May 16 March 7 Ambassador Meeting June 1-2 March 1 Zoo Snooze registration due June 3 March 12-22 Okla. Youth Expo June 16-18 March 23 STEM Mentoring Award due June 24-25 March 29 State Record Books due to County Office July 5- April 1 Parent & Leaders Council April 8 Garments due by 4:30 for County Fashion Review July 17 August 5 County Fashion Review/Job Readiness Ambassador Meeting Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Ambassador Meeting Junior Roundup Parents & Leaders Council Junior Camp, Roman Nose 4-H Shooting Sports Training NW Dist Teen Leadership Retreat, Tahlequah State Parent Volunteer Conference Parents & Leaders Meeting This newsletter is provided in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Oklahoma State University, and County Commissioners cooperating. The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Products mentioned on this page or in pages accessed through this site are for informational purposes only. No endorsement is implied or intended. This publication has been prepared at a cost of four cents for 400 copies for a cost of $16.