Muskogee County 4-H April 2018 April 2018 Blast off to Summer Camp 2018!!! June 6-8th Registration Due May 7th. $50 with a Record Book. ($95 without book) After May 7th $125 Summer camp is almost here! Now is the time to register and get your friends together to attend. The teens are working on new games, workshops, and activities for camp, are your excited?? 4-H Summer Camp is all about fun, friends, and learning. We are scheduled to use the Camp Minnetonka facilities near Clayton Oklahoma. Don t let the camp name scare you. With air conditioned cabins, buffet meals and iced sweet tea we are a long way from real camping. Start talking to your friends and invite them to join us at camp this year. Muskogee county should be taking 150 kids to Summer Camp! Summer Camp Planning Meetings. March 27th and April 17th 6pm at the Extension Office Camp is awesome because of the efforts of the teens that start months ahead of time. The teen leaders involvement in summer camp planning is the key to an exciting summer camp. Teen Leaders, we need your help! In these meetings we will plan for: Games Shirt Design Workshops Recreation Small Group Activities Schedule Speakers Etc. Camp Counselors: 4-H Members 9-12 grade that attend camp may be invited to serve as a camp counselor and work with a small group during camp. Those teens will go to camp on June 5th to get everything ready for the campers arrival. Counselors also need to plan to get home later on Friday because we have something special planned for you on the way home. 4-H Members 7th grade and up! We always need some fun, hands on, engaging workshops for camp. If you are interested in teaching a 30-45 minute workshop, turn in a short description of a hands on, fun workshop to be considered. Contact your club leader for some ideas. Think of how your workshop can tie into the theme of Camp.
State Record Book Process Rough Draft Due April 2nd. Final Copy Due April 16th. State Record Books take time and effort to be successful. Your first step is to talk to me to help you get started in the right direction. From there it is a process of condensing your years of county record books into the state form and shinning the book to its full potential. This is why I am a stickler for the first draft being due nearly a month before the State Deadline. We need time to find the errors, reword things, and showcase your 4-H work in the best light. Turn in a copy of your record book to me by Midnight on April 1st. It can be a hardcopy or emailed but it must be turned in for review. Your rough draft will be reviewed and returned to you for changes/corrections and then you will submit your final copy so that we can get it turned into State Judging. I have heard that they are being very picky on submission guidelines for record books this year. Let s give ourselves time to get everything right. For each 4-H member that submits a State Record Book for State competition we have a donor that will pay your portion of the State Roundup Registration Fees. If you turn in a state record book you go to Roundup for FREE!!!! Northeast District 4-H Contest Days. May 29th-31st Kellyville, OK Registration Due May 14th. Check out the list there is something for almost all project areas. Transportation is provided: we will leave the Extension Office at 7:15 each day to allow travel time to Kellyville. May 29th. Tractor Driving, Speech Contest, Job Readiness, Dutch Oven Cooking, Fabrics and Fashions construction and presentation. 4-H Has Talent, Clover Quiz Bowl, Livestock Skill-a-thon, rabbit/poultry Skill-a-thon, Companion animal Skill-a-thon, Dairy Skill-a-thon, Consumer Judging May 30th. ATV Skills, Food Showdown. Livestock Skill-a-thon, rabbit/poultry Skill-a-thon, Companion animal Skill-a-thon, Dairy Skill-a-thon, May 31st. Archery Contest. Details: 1. The Contest will be held at Kellyville High School (Speech, Clover Quiz Bowl, Livestock Quiz bowl, Job Readiness & 4-H Has Talent) and at the Creek County Fairgrounds (all other contests) 2. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on all three days with contest starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. 3. Pre-registration must be received in the County Extension Office no later than May 14th. Late registrations will be taken the day of the contest for Skill-A-Thons and Consumer Judging only. 4. The top three (3) in each division will be awarded a gold, silver or bronze medallion (s). 5. Cost for each contest will be $1, excluding Junior and Senior Food Showdown, Dutch Oven Contest $20/team, Livestock and Clover Quiz Bowl $10/Team; 4-H Has Talent Small Groups (2 to 4 members)/$10 and Large Groups (5+ members)/$20. Individual 4-H Has Talent will also be the $1 entry fee. Skill-A- Thon and Consumer Judging cost will be $2 on the day of the event.
Dates to Remember March 27th Summer Camp Planning Meeting 6:00pm March 27th International Trip Meeting 7:00pm April 2nd State Record Book Rough Draft Due April 5th. County Speech Contest April 6th-7th Discovery Unlimited April 9th Leaders Meeting April 12th. Fashion Revue/Appropriate Dress April 14th Exchange Club Chili Cookoff Chillin-n-Grillin Contest April 14th State Horse Judging Contest April 16th Final Copy State Record Book Due May 7th County Record Books Due/Summer Camp Due May 11th Tulsa Zoo Overnight May 14th Leaders Meeting May 29th-30th Northeast District 4-H Contest Days June 6-8th Muskogee County Summer Camp June 13th County Record Book Interviews June 18th County Record Book Interviews June 23rd State 4-H Parent/Volunteer Conference July 11-12th Junior Roundup July 25-27th State 4-H Roundup August 11th County Banquet June-29th-July 8th 2019 Europe International Trip Page 2 Participant Meeting. March 27th. 7:00pm. Extension Office The trip is currently full with names being added to a waiting list. If you would like to join that list we need to get your application submitted ASAP. We have 8 youth and 3 adults accepted to the trip. Fundraising efforts are in full swing. Trip participants bring your ideas for fundraising efforts to this meeting. 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 11246 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.
County Speech Contest April 5th, Oktaha Schools 6:00 pm Registration Due: March 29th. Do you have your speech ready? Speech contest is the perfect place to develop your public speaking skills. The county speech contest is broken up about 20 different ways so there is something for everyone. There is a 4-H ritual contest for 3rd graders, prepared talks, illustrated talks, and demonstrations for Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors. There is also intermediate and senior extemporaneous categories. Newsflash for Parents: Preparing speeches is not FUN. But this is a skill that will last a lifetime. Encourage your youth to get involved. SPEECH & DEMONSTRATION CONTEST NAME AGE (AS OF JAN. 1) CLUB GRADE IN SCHOOL TITLE Speech Divisions: CIRCLE THE DIVISION THAT FITS YOUR SPEECH! General 4-H Speeches SELECT AGE GROUP, CLASS AND CATEGORY: AGE GROUPS: Senior Division Grades 9th-12th Intermediate Division 6 th -8th Junior Division 3 rd -5 th NOTE: In team demonstrations the age of the older member of the team will be used to classify the team into an age category. Team demonstrations consist of two members. CLASSES FOR TALKS: Regular Talks-Talks without the use of props Sr. 5-7 minutes in length Int. 5-7 minutes in length Jr. 3-5 minutes in length Illustrated Talks-Talks with the use of props such as charts, graphs, power point and models Sr. 5-12 minutes in length Int. 5-12 minutes in length Jr. 3-10 minutes in length Demonstrated Talks-An actual demonstration on how to do something. Team or individual. Teams consist of two members. Sr. 5-12 minutes in length Int. 5-12 minutes in length Jr. 3-10 minutes in length CATEGORIES FOR ABOVE CLASSES: Miscellaneous-talk on any subject Dairy-talk emphasis on some aspect of the dairy industry or products Bread-talk emphasis on some aspect of bread or the making of bread Foods-talk emphasis on some aspect of Food/Nutrition project area Animal Science-talk emphasis on some aspect of Animal Science Peanut-talk emphasis should be placed on some aspect of the peanut industry Electric-talk emphasis should be placed on electric energy Extemporaneous 4-H Ritual Intermediate and Senior Must have given a prepared speech First year 4-H member who is nine years old or in the 3 rd grade.
Appropriate Dress 2018 Muskogee County Thursday April 12, 2018 at 6:00 Warner Event Center The 4-H Appropriate Dress Activity gives 4-H Members an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in selection of an outfit and accessories for a specific occasion. Preferably, the garments are chosen from an existing wardrobe of ready -to-wear or home-made garments. The activity is designed to give 4-H members some basic training and experience in being well-dressed for most occasions. The choice of classic styles, rather than fads is encouraged. 4-H Members will learn: *Select garments and accessories for specific occasions *Select appropriate garments and accessories to enhance individual body type and personal coloring and follow principles of proper fit in clothing *Combine wardrobe pieces and accessories successfully to achieve an attractive appearance *Follow good posture and grooming practices as related to personal appearance and develop self-confidence and poise Divisions: Junior-3 rd -5 th Int.-6 th -8 th and Seniors-9 th -12 th Categories are: School Wear-Garments to wear to school, fairs, movies, spectator sports, etc. (jeans, shorts, sport shirts, slacks, coordinating outfits, jumper, tennis shoes, leather shoes, etc) Shorts cannot be shorter than the fingertips of the participant Western Wear-Western cut jeans or slacks with western cut shirt or blouse. Western skirt or dress. Boots and belt required. Hats are optional. Active Sportswear-Garments to wear to play sports (tennis, skiing, jogging, hiking, etc) Members must own th garment-no school owned uniforms! Dress Wear-Garments to wear to church, parties, etc. (Appropriate western suit, dress suit, shirt, slacks, dress jacket, dress skirt and blouse, and two piece sports suit with blazer, dress shoes, or boots, etc) NO DENIM JEANS! Formal Wear-Garments to wear at a formal event (Shoulders must be covered if strapless or spaghetti straps are worn, and the formal wear must be age-appropriate! No bare midriffs! Tuxedos, suits formals, dress shoes, appropriate accessories, etc) Please refer to the current 4-H Member Manual for complete details Int. and Senior Divisions participants: Be prepared to answer questions about your garment such as, How does the garment make you feel or How do you care for this outfit Tips: Be sure you iron out all those wrinkles and use proper hygiene and grooming. CLEAN YOUR SHOES! Chillin-n-Grillin Contest April 14th. Registration Due April 6th. $10 Join the youth contest at this years Exchange Club Chili and BBQ Cook-off. You will cook a grilled chicken breast onsite. Rules are available on the County Website. Age division are 3-8 and 9-12 with Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category. Get your three member team together and start practicing you BBQ skills. Each team will provide their own Grill. The Grills can be Gas, Charcoal, or wood fired. Parents are expected to help maintain safety but are to be hands off during the contest.
Zoo Overnight at the Tulsa Zoo. Friday May 11th-Sat. 12th. 6:30pm-10am $30 Space is limited to 25 Participants. Registration due April 16th. Icky-logy Join us for a fun overnight as we enjoy the yuck side of animals! We will have a messy good time learning about the revolting aspects of animals, such as, disgusting food choices, low-down dirty defenses and POOP. We will also dig through pukey owl pellets on the search for last night s prey. Come learn all about the gross things that make our animal friends so fascinating. A camp-in at the Tulsa Zoo is a new experience for us. Participants will need to bring a sleeping bag and items to sleep over at the zoo. Get your registration turned in quickly. This trip will fill up quickly. Muskogee County 2018 4-H Fashion Revue/Clothing Construction Entry Form Name: Age: Club: Class the garment is in Thursday April 12 th -6:00 Warner Event Center Phone Number: Notice All items and this form must be brought to the OSU Extension Office, 1440 S. Cherokee, Muskogee, by 4:30 on Thursday April 5 th No exceptions! Fashion Revue Contest General Rules 1. All items entered in contest must have been made by the 4-H member since the last Fashion Revue 2. Age Division (As of Jan. 1, of the current year) Level I-grades 3 rd & 4th Level II-grades 5 th & 6th Level III-grades 7 th & 8 th Level IV-grades 9 th -12th 1. Each participant will receive a blue or red ribbon Blue: Has followed directions and guidelines. Has straight stitching. Garment is neat & pressed. No major construct ion problems. Red: May not have finished seams. Stitching is crooked. Fit needs improvement. Does not follow directions. 1. Only garments which receive blue award will be eligible for Champion & Reserve. 2. Judges & Extension Staff have the final say so in classes & contest.
Level I (Grades 3 rd & 4th) 1 Simple Tops (Shirt, tank top, t-shirt, vest, poncho, any other similar item not stated) 2 Simple Bottoms (Shorts, capris, pants, skirts, any other similar item not stated) 3 Sewn Fashion Accessory (Sewn hats, scarves, bag, wallet, string-pack, or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) 4 Knitted/Crocheted Yarn/Thread Fashion Accessory (Knitted/crocheted hats, scarves, bags, wallet, sting pack, or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) 5 Bags (Landry, jewelry, cosmetic, book/electronic cover, any other similar item not stated) 6 Decorative Textile Technique (T-shirt, apron, accessory, wall-hanging, or pillow decorated with paint and/or dye. 7 Repurposed Textile Creation (Item made from repurposed or non-traditional textile material which can be worn. Level II (Grades 5 th & 6 th ) 1 One piece garment with facing (Robe, jacket, dress, jumpsuit, shooting vest, any other similar item not stated) 2 Simple Bottoms with pocket and/or waistband or facing (Shorts, capris, pants, skirts, any other similar item not stated) 3 Two Piece Garment (Top & bottom, jacket/vest with bottoms/dress, P J s, any other similar set of items not stated) 4 Sewn Fashion Accessory (Sewn hats, scarves, bag, wallet, string-pack, or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) 5 Knitted/Crocheted Yarn/Thread Fashion Accessory (Knitted/crocheted hats, scarves, bags, wallet, sting pack, or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) 6 Bags (Landry, jewelry, cosmetic, book/electronic cover, any other similar item not stated) 7 Decorative Textile Technique (T-shirt, apron, accessory, wall-hanging, or pillow decorated with paint and/or dye. 8 Repurposed Textile Creation (Item made from repurposed or non-traditional textile material which can be worn. Level III (Grades 7 th & 8 th ) 1 Blouse/Shirt with sleeves & closure (Set-in, flat inset, cap, raglan, kimono, any other similar item not stated) 2 Bottom with zipper and/or pocket (Shorts, capris, pants, skirts, any other similar item not stated) 3 Two Piece Garment (Coordinating top & bottom, jacket/vest with bottoms/dress, P J s, uniform, any other similar set of items not stated) 4 One Piece Garment with button holes and/or zipper (Shirt, blouse, robe, jacket, vest, dress, jumpsuit, costume, uniform, any other similar item not stated) 5 Sewn Fashion Accessory with closure/fastener and seams 6 Knitted/Crocheted Yarn/Thread Fashion Garment or Accessory (Knitted, tatted, crocheted) 7 Decorative Textile Technique (T-shirt, apron, accessory, wall-hanging, or pillow decorated with paint and/or dye. 8 Repurposed Textile Creation (Item made from repurposed or non-traditional textile material which can be worn. Level IV (Grades 9 th -12 th ) 1 One piece lined or unlined, garment (Pants, skirt, coat, jacket, dress, jumpsuit, uniform, formalwear, any other similar item no stated) 2 Unlined two piece ensemble/coordinate 3 Lined Two Piece Ensemble/coordinate (Coat/jacket/vest, dress, suit, any other similar item not stated) 4 Decorative Textile Technique (Fashion or home accessory, clothing or wall décor, using two or more decorative textile techniques such as weaving, trapunto, surface textiles, quilting, applique, beading, lacing, dyeing, printing, thread paint, etc.) 5- Repurposed Textile Creation (Item made from repurposed or non-traditional textile material which can be worn.
Check out Ag Youth Website for dates and information on livestock shows!! WWW.AGYOUTH.COM Facebook: Muskogee County 4-H Oces.okstate.edu/muskogee Muskogee County Newsletter is published by the following: Muskogee County OSU Ext. Center 1440 S. Cherokee, Muskogee, OK 74403 Phone: (918)686-7200 FAX: (918) 686-7204 Editor: David Adams Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Oklahoma State University, US Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments cooperating. 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. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Robert E. Whitson, 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 Dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of 85 cents per copy. 11/15 DLA Muskogee County Cooperative Extension Service Oklahoma State University 1440 S Cherokee Muskogee OK 74403 MUSKOGEE COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER