Focus on Youth
News for OCES staff working with youth.
4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.
June / July, 2007
Dear
4-H Educators, Members, Volunteers and Parents,
Once again we thank all of the Extension educators and 4-H volunteers who
helped make the 86th State 4-H Roundup a success. Congratulations to
Jerret Sanders and Carrie Highfill, the new Hall of Fame winners and to
Jerret, the new state 4-H president. Congratulations also to the other new
members of the state and district officer teams and state ambassadors.
As we look toward summer more state events are on the horizon. The Parent and Volunteer Conference, Livestock Judging Camp, and Animal Science Field Days are just a few of the coming opportunities for staff, volunteers and youth.
You have no doubt seen enrollment information for the State Parent and Volunteer Leadership Conference and information about the scholarship program for first time attendees; I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Remember this conference is planned for educators and volunteers alike.
Summer is also a good time to update your charter club information and double check all EINs for clubs. There are new laws going into effect which will require all small non-profit and tax exempt groups to file a report at least annually. We are not yet sure how this process will work, as National 4-H Headquarters is working with the IRS on this matter; however, we are fairly confident we will need to have current identification information for all clubs, so keeping your charter information current will help you be prepared. Judy Talley in our office keeps this file up to date for each county, so if you need to know if your clubs are on record, give Judy a call at 405-744-8891.
Sincerely,
Charles Cox
Interim Assistant Director, 4-H Youth Development
Free magazine subscription offered
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is offering FREE subscription to JAKES/Xtreme JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge Ethics and Sportsmanship) Magazine to all shooting sports and wildlife conservation 4-H members while funding lasts. This quarterly publication comes with a free membership to the JAKES or Xtreme JAKES program and is loaded with articles about wildlife, conservation, the shooting sports and the great outdoors. The magazine includes information about academic scholarships and chances to win conservation contests and prizes! This would be a great way to supplement and enhance your county 4-H shooting sports and wildlife conservation programs.
If you are interested in signing your 4-H members up for these great benefits, please visit the NWTF Jakes website at http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/educators/partners.html.
Video Game Tournament – Creek Nation
Attached is a flyer for a 4-H Halo 2 video game tournament. For more information, contact Rick Clovis, Creek Nation 4-H Office (800) 482-1979 ext. 7628.
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Welcome new curriculum specialistWe are pleased to welcome Cathy Allen to the Oklahoma 4-H program. Cathy will begin her new assignment in the state 4-H office on July 9. Cathy has worked for 16 years in Extension in Illinois and Missouri. She has been involved in the development of some of the materials that your county may already be using that were developed by the 4-HCCS, as the north central region was very involved in the earliest efforts of developing materials for the nation. Cathy is currently serving as family financial education specialist in the South Central Region of Missouri. In addition to working with teams to update and develop 4-H curriculum materials, Cathy will serve as one of the advisors to the 4-H Ambassador program. |
Oklahoma
Centennial Parade
4-H has been invited to have 100 members participate in the Oklahoma Centennial Parade, Sunday, October 14, 2007. Members must be 12 years of age or older and be able to participate in the entire 2.1 mile route through downtown Oklahoma City. The event will include most of the day. Participants should plan to arrive by approximately 9:30 a.m. and may not be finished until around 7:00 p.m. A more detailed schedule will be available at a later date. Interested members will need to make application on the attached form. Approved members will be notified by August 15, 2007.
Oklahoma Geospatial Institute
Attached
is a form and information regarding
the 'Oklahoma 4-H Geospatial Institute.' This information is particularly
relevant for counties participating in the Geospatial Initiative
Team or those that have an interest in community mapping projects.
These projects are ideal for teams of youth and adults involved
in the Environmental Impact Team or the Leadership and Community
Impact Team.
By participating in the program county teams have an opportunity to receive
$400 in program funds and an additional $200 as a teacher stipend.
The institute will be held August 2-3 at OSU. If you have questions give me
a call at 405-744-8885, or send an email.
4-H PUBLICATIONS CORNER
The following 4-H materials may be needed by mid-summer for fall enrollment
and state, county fairs.
Nos. 1, 2, 34-Member, Spanish, Clover bud enrollment cards; Nos. 49,11---green
and white judging placing cards; Nos. 47, 48, 50---blue, orange, and
white entry cards; Nos. 61, 718, 719---Herbarium, Wildflower, and Wildlife
Food & Cover cards; Nos. 801, 810, 819---Beginning, Intermediate,
Advanced fabric & fashion construction cards.
No. 800---Fabric & Fashion Notebook contents (1 per county-also contains beginning, intermediate, and advanced clothing construction information). Stepping into Tomorrow (Personal Development) 1-3---these manuals provide information how to start a history of family genealogy. One copy of each may be obtained by emailing 4-H office.
Entomology Units 1, 2, Ldr. Guide, and Insect Handbook are shelved to
order. Entomology ID Labels are available on the 4-H website 'lit online'.
Please be sure to follow State Fair Guidelines. Nos. 236, 237, 239, and
715---Collecting & Exhibiting Tree Leaves, Leaf Presses & Collecting
Hints, Forestry Self-Determined Project Ideas, and Forestry
Manual are on 4-H website 'lit online'. These fact sheets can also be
utilized with wildflower and herbarium card collections.
Nos. 700, 298, 702-Agronomy Exhibit Manual, Giant Pumpkin 4-H Project
(lit online), Horticultural Crop Exhibit Judging Manual (shelved and
online) are needed for the fair agronomy and garden crop exhibits. F-643---Landscaping
to Attract Butterflies, Moths, Skippers and Gardening with Children (Hort)
and No. 297---Terrariums FS (updated
10/06-lit online) informs 4-Hers on various garden displays and houseplants.
Environmental Education on water quality (H-20), Nos. 20, 21, 25, and 29- Stream & Lake Critter ID, Human Impact on Streams, etc. are available on lit online. Also, Nos. 720, 721---4-H Wildlife Exhibit Preparation Guidelines & Self-Determined 4-H Wildlife Projects are online listed under Wildlife and Fisheries.
No. 437---4-H Exhibit Evaluation FS is a new 4-H developed primer for judges of all 4-H exhibits and is available under 'lit online' Leadership Development.
Please email Carl Hamby for any publications after June, 2007. Carl will take care of any publication needs, questions counties may have regarding publications and provide a contact with other State 4-H Office Ext Educators, staff and DASNR on 4-H literature.