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Admit one 4-H’er to the

“TEXAS COUNTY

4-H

EXPERIENCE”

MEMBER’S NAME:________________________________

CLUB NAME:_____________________________________

LEADER’S PHONE:________________________________

MEETING DAY & TIME:____________________________

OSU EXTENSION OFFICE: (580) 338-7300

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PURPOSE OF THE TEXAS COUNTY 4-H HANDBOOK

The Texas County Handbook is prepared for the purpose of giving suggestions

to 4-H members, parents, and local 4-H club leaders to aid them in more

successfully carrying on 4-H club programs during the year. It will help you

find out the “how to’s” or where to find the “how to’s” for 4-H projects and

activities.

THIS HAND BOOK IS DESIGNED TO BE GOOD FOR AT LEAST

THREE YEARS. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ENTRY FORMS TO

TURN IN. FORMS WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH NEWSLETTERS

OR LEADERS, OR PHOTOCOPY THE ONES IN THIS BOOK. THIS

BOOK IS INTENDED TO BE KEPT TOGETHER SO YOU WILL HAVE

THE NEEDED INFORMATION FOR SEVERAL YEARS.

TEXAS COUNTY OSU EXTENSION

301 N. Main St., P.O. Box 320

Guymon, OK 73942

Phone-580-338-7300 Fax-580-338-0042

Email: [email protected]

Web Address: //http://oces.okstate.edu/texas

Arleen James, Extension Educator FCS/4-H/CED

Ashley Gutierrez, Extension Educator 4-H

Katie Hughes, Extension Educator Ag/4-H

Oklahoma State University, U.S. 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, disability or status as a veteran and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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What is 4-H?

4-H is the youth phase of the cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State

University.

4-H is “learning by doing.” Volunteer leaders, teen leaders, extension agents and

interested adults assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and

forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and

contributing members of society.

4-H is “involvement”. Youth families, peers and the community actively

participate in the learning process.

4-H creates a sense of belonging, of being involved, wanted and helped. 4-H

allows one to share thoughts and skills with others.

4-H creates a sense of belonging, of being involved, wanted and helped. 4-H

allows one to share thoughts and skills with others.

4-H challenges minds and directs growth and development. 4-H unlocks and

opens doors to new ideas while developing citizens and leaders who are concerned

with others.

4-H is helping young people grow.

4-H Motto

“To Make The Best Better”

4-H Pledge

“I Pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to

larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community, my

country and my world.”

4-H Club Colors

The white symbolizes purity and high ideals.

Green is nature’s most common color and is symbolic of youth, life and growth.

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TEXAS COUNTY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

EVENT Entry or

RSVP Due Date of Event Location

Section/Page in Handbook

Panhandle Exposition (Fair) See Fair Book August Guymon B

County Fall Livestock Judging See Fair Book August Guymon C

Illustrated Presentations RSVP-TBA TBA Extension Office B

Achievement Banquet RSVP—TBA October Guymon B

NW District Leadership Conference Mid September October TBA D

Food Show RSVP—TBA Newsletter TBA B

Share the Fun-County Friday-before Newsletter TBA B

Winter Social N/a Newsletter TBA Newsletter

Beef Illustrated Presentations As Requested TBA Stillwater B

Talks RSVP—TBA Newsletter Extension Office B

Oakwood Mall Day As Requested January Enid D

District Meats Judging n/a February Enid C

Texas County Jr. Livestock Show See Show Catalog February Guymon Newsletter

Lamb Lead As Requested February Guymon B

County Spring Livestock Judging AS Requested February Guymon C

Job Readiness As Requested Newsletter Guymon B

County Shooting Sports Contest RSVP-TBA Newsletter TBA Newsletter

Fashion Revue RSVP-TBA Newsletter TBA B

Impressive Dress RSVP-TBA Newsletter TBA B

Summer Workshops As Requested Newsletter Guymon B

Round-Up TBA July Stillwater D

State 4-H Record Book Newsletter April Guymon Newsletter

County 4-H Record Book 2nd-Friday-July TBA Guymon E

County Exchange Trip As Requested TBA TBA D

County 4-H Camp As Requested June TBA D

Forestry Camp First of May June Broken Bow D

Junior Trip RSVP—TBA Newsletter TBA D

DOE = Day of Event; TBA = To Be Announced; n/a = Not Available; Newsletter = watch newsletter for details

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Table of Contents

Section A General Information .......................................................................... 8

Goals for Local Members and Clubs ......................................................................................................................... 9

4-H Membership Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 10

People to Know ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

By-Laws of the Texas County 4-H Clubs ................................................................................................................ 12

Requirements for County Office.............................................................................................................................. 15

Nomination for County 4-H Federation Office ....................................................................................................... 16

Adult Advisory Council ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Adult Advisor Nomination ...................................................................................................................................... 18

County Committee and Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 19

The 4-H Club Ritual ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Oklahoma 4-H & FFA Show Ring Code of Ethics .................................................................................................. 23

Oklahoma 4-H Code of Conduct and Member Discipline Policy (RAM Form) ..................................................... 26

Authorization for Medical Care and Recognition and Assumption of Risk Agreement ......................................... 27

Section B County Events & Activities .............................................................29

4-H Fashion Review ................................................................................................................................................ 31

4-H Sample Notebook Techniques .......................................................................................................................... 33

Evaluation for Non-Clothing Articles ...................................................................................................................... 40

Impressive Dress ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

Lamb Lead & Fashion Review ................................................................................................................................ 49

Make It Yourself With Wool ................................................................................................................................... 52

National Make It Yourself With Wool Contest ....................................................................................................... 53

Texas County Job Readiness Event ......................................................................................................................... 55

Texas County 4-H Food Show ................................................................................................................................ 59

4-H Has Talent......................................................................................................................................................... 62

Talks Contest ........................................................................................................................................................... 65

Illustrated Presentations Contest .............................................................................................................................. 66

Beef Illustrated Presentation Contest ....................................................................................................................... 67

Summer Workshops ................................................................................................................................................ 70

Tractor & Machinery Operator Program ................................................................................................................. 72

Achievement Banquet .............................................................................................................................................. 72

Texas County Free Fair ........................................................................................................................................... 73

Section C Judging & Other Activities ..............................................................74

Livestock Judging .................................................................................................................................................... 75

Commercial Cattle Grading ..................................................................................................................................... 76

Horse Judging .......................................................................................................................................................... 76

Dairy Cattle Judging ................................................................................................................................................ 77

Meat Identification and Judging .............................................................................................................................. 77

4-H Poultry Judging ................................................................................................................................................. 79

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Dog Obedience Trial................................................................................................................................................ 80

Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Judging ....................................................................................................................... 81

Forestry Judging ...................................................................................................................................................... 82

Entomology Judging ................................................................................................................................................ 83

Land, Range, and Pasture Judging ........................................................................................................................... 84

Horticulture Judging ................................................................................................................................................ 85

State Wheat Show .................................................................................................................................................... 86

State Broiler Show ................................................................................................................................................... 87

Crops Judging .......................................................................................................................................................... 88

Tractor Driving Contest ........................................................................................................................................... 88

Shooting Sports........................................................................................................................................................ 89

Foods Judging .......................................................................................................................................................... 90

Consumer Education ................................................................................................................................................ 90

Home Economics Judging Contest .......................................................................................................................... 91

4-H Insect Identification .......................................................................................................................................... 91

4-H Horticulture Judging ......................................................................................................................................... 92

4-H Consumer Judging ............................................................................................................................................ 93

Section D Awards ...............................................................................................94

County Medals ......................................................................................................................................................... 95

County Leader of the Year ...................................................................................................................................... 95

4-H Gate Sign .......................................................................................................................................................... 96

Texas County Banker’s Award ................................................................................................................................ 96

OHCE Safety Award ............................................................................................................................................... 97

OHCE Health Award ............................................................................................................................................... 97

OHCE Citizenship Award ....................................................................................................................................... 98

Dress Review ........................................................................................................................................................... 98

Impressive Dress ...................................................................................................................................................... 99

Share-The-Fun ......................................................................................................................................................... 99

Farm Bureau Leadership Award ............................................................................................................................ 100

Fairboard Award .................................................................................................................................................... 100

4-H Graduation Award .......................................................................................................................................... 101

Talks Contest ......................................................................................................................................................... 101

Illustrated and PowerPoint Presentations Contest ................................................................................................. 101

Clifford Hatcher Award ......................................................................................................................................... 102

Clifford Hatcher Memorial Jr. Achievement Award ............................................................................................. 103

Oklahoma 4-H Key Club ....................................................................................................................................... 108

4-H Citizenship Washington Focus, Washington D.C. ......................................................................................... 109

State 4-H Roundup at OSU Campus in Stillwater, OK ......................................................................................... 110

Western 4-H Roundup in Denver, CO ................................................................................................................... 111

Northwest District Leadership Conference ............................................................................................................ 111

4-H Junior Trip ...................................................................................................................................................... 111

4-H Summer Camp ................................................................................................................................................ 112

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Oakwood Mall Day ............................................................................................................................................... 112

Youth Forestry Camp ............................................................................................................................................ 113

Exchange Trip........................................................................................................................................................ 113

Applying for State 4-H Ambassador Instructions ................................................................................................. 114

Ronald McDonald Campaign ................................................................................................................................ 124

Texas County 4-H Hall of Fame ............................................................................................................................ 125

Farm Bureau Leadership Award for High School Juniors or Seniors.................................................................... 130

Jr/Sr 4-H Beef Production Award .......................................................................................................................... 131

Jr. & Sr. Pork Promotion Award............................................................................................................................ 132

4-H 1000 Point Member ........................................................................................................................................ 134

Reporter Award ..................................................................................................................................................... 142

Section E Report Forms .................................................................................143

Texas County 4-H Report Form ............................................................................................................................ 144

County Record Book Form .................................................................................................................................... 145

Planning for Leadership Roles ............................................................................................................................... 166

Citizenship and Community Service ..................................................................................................................... 167

4-H Songs .............................................................................................................................................................. 168

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Section

A

General

Information

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Goals for Local Members and Clubs

Club Members

Attend every local meeting. Attending 75% of the local meetings is a good goal!

Know and understand the 4-H Ritual.

Read county 4-H Newsletter and Handbook.

Set goals for and complete all projects in which you are enrolled by studying and doing

what is in the project manuals.

Give at least one 4-H talk or Illustrated Presentation during the year at local meetings and

county contests.

Exhibit at the County Fair and Food Show.

Keep records on 4-H work and complete County Report Form. Turn this into the County

Extension Office on the second Friday in July.

List other goals you have in 4-H:

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Local Clubs

Have enrollment cards for members and leaders, and club officer lists in county office by

September 15 of each year.

Club participation in County Events.

Participate in Conservation, Safety, and other community projects.

Have your 4-H club meeting visited by the Extension Educators.

List other goals for your 4-H Club:

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

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4-H Membership Policy

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People to Know

County 4-H Officers

President ______________________________________________________

Vice President ______________________________________________________

Secretary ______________________________________________________

Treasurer ______________________________________________________

Reporter ______________________________________________________

Recreation Leaders ______________________________________________________

Song Leaders ______________________________________________________

Name of Local Club ______________________________________________________

Meeting Date ______________________________________________________

Meeting Time ______________________________________________________

Local Club Officers

President ______________________________________________________

Vice President ______________________________________________________

Secretary ______________________________________________________

Treasurer ______________________________________________________

Reporter ______________________________________________________

Recreation Leaders ______________________________________________________

Song Leaders __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Adult Volunteers

Name Phone

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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By-Laws of the Texas County 4-H Clubs

ARTICLE I—ORDER OF BUSINESS

The order of business for all local and county meetings shall follow Robert’s Rules of Order.

ARTICLE II—STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1 Texas County 4-H Club Federation (County Federation)

Objectives

1. To provide an opportunity for youth to be involved in the planning and carrying

out of the 4-H program in the county.

2. To provide an opportunity for youth to express the needs and interest of their

own age group.

3. To provide an opportunity for youth to have experience in specific training such

as Parliamentary Procedure, Officer Training, etc.

Membership

The membership of the County Federation shall consist of County 4-H club officers,

elected to these responsibilities irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex,

religion and physical or mental handicap.

Officers

The officers of County Federation shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary,

Treasurer, Reporter, two (2) Song Leaders, two (2) Recreation Leaders

Election of Officers

The officers of the County Federation shall be elected by secret ballot each spring, by

voting delegates (three (3) regularly enrolled 4-H club members from each of the

county community clubs).

Requirements for County Office

1. Must be at least 12 years of age by January of the current 4-H year.

2. All elected officers must complete and turn in a record book as a qualification to

hold office. Any failure to do so will result in the removal of that person from

office.

a. Any officer or adult have three unexcused misses from Federation and officer’s

meetings during the year will be removed from that office.

b. In case of removal of any office, the office will be voted on or all other officers

will be moved up to fill the vacancy, depending on the discretion of the adult

advisors.

3. A personal biography must accompany an application for office to the County

Extension Center at a date set by the Federation.

4. Persons filling for the office of President must indicate such, however, other

county officers need not be designated. Persons filing for President must have

previously served as a county officer.

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5. Nomination speeches are to be given by the nominee or another designated

person.

Term of Office

The term of service for all officers shall be one (1) year or until their successors have

been elected and installed. A County Federation Officer may succeed himself or

herself in the same office of the County Federation for two years in a row, if elected.

Duties of County Officers

President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the County Federation,

appoint committees and perform the usual duties of the presiding officer.

Vice-President: The Vice-President shall act in the capacity of President in his/her

absence or when called to the chair by the President.

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Federation and

Advisory Council, record all motions, whether adopted or defeated and handle all

county correspondence.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and disburse-

ments of the Federation funds and submit a financial report when called for by the

President. The Treasurer’s book shall be audited at the end of the year by a

committee appointed by the President. The Treasurer’s records shall be kept in the

County Extension Office and shall become the property of the county. All County

expenses must be approved by the County Treasurer.

Reporter: The Reporter shall report the actions of the County Federation to County

newspapers and the District Cluster Representative as well as keep local 4-H clubs

informed as to activities and events.

Song Leaders: The Song Leaders shall lead the singing and teach new songs at

county events.

Recreational Leaders: The Recreational Leaders shall lead the recreational activities

at county events.

Section 2 Advisory Council

Objectives

1. To function as a coordinating group on

-events, activities and programs

-establishing and carrying out of award programs

-relation with community and county supporting groups

2. To coordinate the efforts of sponsors, leaders, parents, 4-H members and public

spirited citizens.

3. To further the acceptance of the broad image of 4-H club work.

4. To determine and secure the needed financial support for—achievement banquets

and awards, such as ribbons, cash awards, trips, etc.

5. To assist the county extension educators in developing, coordinating and carrying

out a well organized plan for 4-H club work within the county.

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Membership

The Advisory Council shall consist of County Federation Officers along with one

adult from each club and the President, or another representative from each club that

is not represented from the two previous groups. In this way, every club shall have

direct contact with the workings of the county organization.

Election of Membership

1. The Officers of the County Federation shall automatically become the Officers of

the Advisory Council.

2. The elected adults will be members of the Advisory Council irrespective of race,

color, national origin, sex, religion and physical or mental handicap.

3. Each club may nominate one adult from its club for membership in the advisory

council. Nominations shall be submitted to the Extension Office prior to the

yearly election of the County Federation Officers. Nominees shall be voted on at

the time of the County Federation elections.

4. An adult may succeed himself or herself as a member of the advisory council.

5. Adults shall be elected with the term of service to be two (2) years.

6. If an appointment in the Advisory Council should be needed, the Council shall fill

the vacancy.

The County Federation President, with the advice of the Federation Officers, and in

consultation with the County Extension Educators, shall appoint other committees

that are deemed necessary to carry out the objectives of the County Federation and

Advisory Council.

The County Extension Staff shall be Ex-Officio members of all standing committees.

ARTICLE III-AMENDMENTS

Section 1 This constitution and by-laws may be amended by a vote of two-thirds of the eligible

voting members present at a regular meeting.

Section 2 Proposed amendments shall be presented one meeting previous to that in which a vote

will be taken.

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Requirements for County Office

1. Must be 12 years of age by January 1 of current year.

2. All elected officers must complete and turn in a record book the summer previous to being elected and

turn in a record book the summer after taking office.

a. Any officer or adult advisor missing three (3) (unexcused) Federation meetings during the year will

be removed from that office.

b. In case of removal of any office, the officer will be voted on or all other officers will be moved up

to fill the vacancy, depending on the discretion of the adult advisors.

3. A personal biography must accompany an application of office to the County Extension Center at a date

set by the Federation.

4. Persons filing for the office of President must indicate such, however, other county offices need not be

designated.

5. Nomination speeches are to be given by the nominee or another designated person.

Term of Office

The term of service for all officers shall be one (1) year or until their successors have been elected

and installed. A County Federation Officer may succeed himself or herself in the same office of the

County Federation for two years in a row, if elected. No 4-H member may hold a County Office for

more than six (6) years.

Duties of County Officers

President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the County Federation, appoint committees and

perform the usual duties of the presiding officer.

Vice-President: The Vice-President shall act in the capacity of President in his/her absence or when called to

the chair by the President.

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Federation and Advisory Council,

record all motions, whether adopted or defeated and handle all county correspondence.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements of the Federation

funds and submit a financial report when called for by the President. The Treasurer’s book shall be audited at

the end of the year by a committee appointed by the President. The Treasurer’s records shall be kept in the

County Extension Office and shall become the property of the county. All County expenses must be

approved by the County Treasurer.

Song Leaders: The Song Leaders shall lead the singing and teach new songs at county events.

Recreational Leaders: The Recreational Leaders shall lead the recreational activities at county events.

Reporter: The Reporter shall report the actions of the County Federation to County newspapers and the

District 4-H Newsletters as well as keep local 4-H clubs informed as to activities and events.

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Nomination for County 4-H Federation Office

I _______________________________ wish to have my name submitted for nomination to the

county 4-H Office of __________________________________________________________.

(title of office)

Biography of Candidate:

1. In a paragraph, tell why you should be elected to this position.

2. In a paragraph, tell what teamwork means to you.

3. In a paragraph, tell how you plan to “make the Best Better” in 4-H.

4. Tell how your parents and leaders will support your role in this office.

5. How committed will you be to this position, if elected. List what you will do to show

your commitment.

Signed _________________________________________ Address _____________________________________

Club ___________________________________________

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Adult Advisory Council

Objectives

1. To function as a coordinating group on

-events, activities and programs

-establishing and carrying out of award programs

-relation with community and county supporting groups

2. To coordinate the efforts of sponsors, leaders, parents, 4-H members and public spirited

citizens.

3. To further the acceptance of the broad image of 4-H club work

4. To determine and secure the needed financial support for—achievement banquets and

awards, such as ribbons, cash awards, trips, etc.

5. To assist the county extension agents in developing, coordinating and carrying out a well

organized plan for 4-H club work within the county.

Membership

The Advisory Council shall consist of nine (9) County Federation Officers along with six (6)

adults (only one adult from a club) and the President, or another representative from any club

that is not represented from the two previous groups. In this way, every club shall have direct

contact with the workings of the county organizations.

Election of Membership

1. The Officers of the County Federation shall automatically become the Officers of the

Advisory Council.

2. Six (6) adults will be elected members of the Advisory Council irrespective of race, color,

national origin, sex, religion and physical or mental handicap.

3. Each club may nominate one adult from its club for membership in the advisory council.

Nominations shall be submitted to the Extension Office prior to the yearly election of the

County Federation Officers. Nominees shall be voted on at the time of the County

Federation elections.

4. An adult may succeed himself or herself as a member of the advisory council.

5. Three adults shall be elected each year with the term of service to be two (2) years.

6. If an appointment in the Advisory Council should be needed, the Council shall fill the

vacancy.

The County Federation President, with the advice of the Federation Officers, and in consultation

with the County Extension Educators, shall appoint other committees that are deemed necessary

to carry out the objectives of the County Federation and Advisory Council.

The County Extension Staff shall be Ex-Officio members of all standing committees.

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Adult Advisor Nomination

The _______________________ 4-H Club hereby nominates ___________________________

as a candidate for a member of the 4-H Advisory Council for a period of two years.

________________________________ has been a local leader of our club for ________ years.

Brief story of the above nominee

This form must be signed by the following officers:

_________________________________________ _____________________________________

President Vice President

_________________________________________ _____________________________________

Secretary Leader (not nominee)

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County Committee and Guidelines

Budget Committee

Chairman to call a least one committee meeting in August and report to the Federation in

September.

County Federation Treasurer should be Chairman of the committee.

Present budget and keep records of what was proposed and what was spent. Submit records

and bank statements at end of year for annual audit.

Have a meeting at the end of each year to make suggestions and proposals for upcoming

budget.

Adult Chairman _____________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

Fundraising: This committee will consist of two sub-committees. One for the Concession

Stand and one for other fund-raising projects.

Chairman to call at least one committee meeting in July and report to the Federation in

August.

Chairman to set date for clean-up day of the concession stand before the County Fair

(August) and Junior Livestock Show (February).

This committee is responsible for the work schedule for the County Fair and Junior

Livestock Show concession stand.

Make an inventory of equipment and supplies and check for needed repairs and supplies.

Prepare report on what is made after the County Fair and Junior Livestock Show.

Continuous reports to the Federation on any repairs needed to the concession stand.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

Projects Committee

Chairman to call at least one committee meeting and report to the Federation.

This committee is responsible for one or more fund-raising projects throughout the year.

This committee will also assist the concession stand committee.

This committee should also give a financial report before and after each project is

completed, as well as obtain County Federation approval for all projects.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

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Social Committee


This committee is to provide at least two ideas for the Junior Trip and obtain County

Federation approval. This committee is responsible for securing refreshments for these

activities.

This committee is responsible for planning the County-wide Christmas Party, committee to

meet in late October. It should be presented at the November Federation Meeting, with a

follow-up report at the December Federation meeting.

This committee will be in April to make plans for the Annual Junior Trip and present for

approval at the May Federation meeting, with a follow-up at the next Federation meeting.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Member _______________________________Phone___________________________

Promotion Committee

Chairman to call at least one committee meeting in July and report to the Federation in July.

This committee is to plan 4-H promotion activities during the August Fair.

This committee will meet before the October Federation meeting and plan activities for

National 4-H Month. County plans to be given at the October Federation meeting.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

Exchange Trip Committee

Chairman to call at least one committee meeting by January or February and report to the

Federation.

This committee is to coordinate host families.

This committee is to coordinate activities for county visitors.

This committee is to encourage participants to provide a gift for host families.

This committee is to provide continuous committee reports from February until the trip is

completed.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

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Competitive Events Committees:

Food Show Committee

Chairman to call at least one committee meeting two months before event and report to the

Federation two meetings prior to event.

Provide ideas for classes and schedule the event.

Encourage participation.

Assist with set-up and clean-up and decorations.

Assist with selecting a location for the contest.

Contact sponsors of awards, remind sponsors of awards presentation.

Write thank you notes to award sponsors and judge.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

Fashion Revue Committee

Chairman to call at least one committee meeting two months before event and report to the

Federation.

Provide ideas for competition.

Announce classes as judged.

Decorate stage, if desired.

Record judges results and awards.

Assist with set-up and clean-up, also help provide an area for changing clothes.

Write thank you notes to judge.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

Job Readiness


This committee will provide a location for the event, and will provide an area to conduct the

interviews and an area for the contestants to fill out his or her application.

This committee will set-up and clean-up after the event.

Encourage participation.

Write thank you notes to judge.


4-H Chairman ______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

4-H Members _______________________________Phone___________________________

Adult chairmen with 4-H chairmen should call their committee’s and have their committee

meetings. The extension educators should be invited to attend committee meetings. It is

important that all committees meet and carry out their duties.

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The 4-H Club Ritual Nothing more nearly represents the purpose and character of 4-H Club work than the ritual. When correctly given it

is beautiful and impressive. Every member should commit it to memory. The entire club in unison at each club

meeting should give the ritual. It is as follows:

Vice President: “Stand Please.”

Members: [All members rise and stand erect.]

Vice President: “What is our 4-H Club motto?”

Members: (In unison): “To make the best better.”

Vice President: “We will repeat the 4-H Club pledge.”

Members: “I pledge

My head to clearer thinking,

My heart to greater loyalty,

My hands to larger service, and

My health to better living, for

my club, my community, my country and my world.”

[In repeating the pledge, raise the right hand to side of head when speaking line No. 1, lower right hand over heart

when speaking line No.2; extend hands, palms upward, when speaking line No.3; and stand at attention when

speaking line No. 4.]

Vice President: “We will now give the Pledge to the Flag.”

Members: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it

stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

[At attention facing the flag repeat together the pledge of allegiance. The right hand should be placed over the

heart while giving the pledge of allegiance. Congress, made this change December 15, 1942, Section 7, Public Law

623.]

Vice President: “We will now review the meaning of the club emblem. What is the national 4-H club emblem?”

Members: “The National 4-H Club emblem is the four leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaflet running

parallel with the mid-rib of the leaflet.”

Vice President: “What do the four H’s on the club emblem represent?”

Members: “They represent the equal training of the head, heart, hands and health of every member.”

Vice President: “For what is the head trained?”

Members: “To think, to plan, to reason.”

Vice President: “For what is the heart trained?”

Members: “To be kind, to be true, to be sympathetic.”

Vice President: “For what are the hands trained?”

Members: “To be useful, to be helpful, to be skillful.”

Vice President: “For what is the health trained?”

Members: “To resist disease, to enjoy life, to make for efficiency.”

Vice President: “In the All-Star Emblem, what does the Fifth H represent?”

Members: “The Home.”

Vice President: “In what way can we be of help in our home life?”

Members: “By striving to train for a home life that represents true character, comfort and contentment.”

Vice President: “Be seated, please.”

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Oklahoma 4-H & FFA Show Ring Code of Ethics

FFA junior exhibitors will be required to wear for show: the official FFA jacket, clean pressed

jeans, clean shirt with collar, regulation FFA tie and white shirt are optional. 4-H junior exhi-

bitors will be required to wear for show: jacket that is representative of 4-H, clean pressed jeans,

clean shirt with collar, tie or scarf optional. Because apparel requirements are pre-determined for

junior dairy and junior horse exhibitors, they will be required to wear the 4-H or FFA emblem

when showing in their respective competitions. Exhibitors must adhere to the dress code in order

to be allowed in the show-ring. The dress code also will be enforced during the Premium

Auction and while junior exhibitors are appearing before the media or other special functions

where they are representing their organization. In extremely hot weather, show management may

modify the jacket requirement.

Believing it is in the best interest of all youth livestock exhibitors and breeders of livestock to

maintain a reputation of integrity and to continue to present a wholesome and progressive image

in the show-ring, the following list of practices are considered unacceptable in the presentation

of livestock. The use of such practices or procedures is, therefore, considered a violation of the

rules and Regulations governing this show.

Final interpretation of the following rules will be made by show management. Management

decisions are final.

1. The exhibitor must be the sole owner of any animals shown in his/her name. Junior

exhibitors must have owned, cared for daily and fed market animals from not later that

the date nominated or date listed in premium list of show. All other animals,

including dairy animals, must be owned by or transferred to the exhibitor by the

required date listed in the show premium list.

2. In breeding classes, beef, dairy, sheep and swine entries must be registered and

recorded in the sole name of the exhibitor. Tattoos, brands, registry association tags

and flock tags must match the papers and be correctly located. Swine ear notches must

be correct and healed; purebred barrows must have healed ear notches in both ears.

3. All exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals throughout the show.

An exhibitor may be assisted by his or her immediate family (limited to parents,

brothers and sisters), agricultural education teachers, county or chapter. The official

4-H volunteer leader for a county group, as designated by the County Extension Staff

will be permitted to assist the youth under his or her supervision. The exhibitor must

be present and assisting with and/or grooming his or her animal in preparation for

showing.

4. Any junior exhibitor entering livestock in competition must be present to lead any

show said animal in competition or the animal will be disqualified and entry fees will

not be refunded. Any infraction of rules will cause forfeiture of any premiums earned.

The only exceptions to this rule are where a bonafide owner has more than one animal

in a given class and due to an extreme emergency the bonafide owner is not able to be

in attendance. Such cases must be approved by the management. Each animal offered

for sale must be handled in the ring by a bonafide owner.

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5. Do not misrepresent the age of the animal for the class in which it is shown. Market

steers and lambs must follow the tooth rule as printed in the premium list of the show.

Birth dates, transfer dates and other information on registration papers must be correct.

6. Treating or massaging any part of the body internally or externally with an irritant,

counter-irritant or other substance to temporarily straighten a weak back or loin; to

produce unnatural animation or to cause swelling or changes in contour or handling

qualities is prohibited.

7. Minimizing the effects of crampiness or to affect handling qualities or contour by

feeding or injecting drugs, depressants or applying pack (hot or cold) or using any

artificial contrivance or therapeutic treatment except normal exercise is prohibited.

8. Striking the animal to cause swelling is prohibited.

9. Surgery or any other procedure performed to change the natural process of growth,

maturation, contour or appearance of any animal, to include teeth is prohibited. Not

included are removal of teat or horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of

hooves.

10. The injection or insertion of foreign materials under the skin or into the muscle is

prohibited.

11. The use of alcoholic beverages in the feed or as a drench is prohibited.

12. Forced filling of any type by any means to include stomach pumps is prohibited.

13. No alteration or simulation with respect to color of hair will be permitted on any

junior animals. This included all products, natural or manmade; false switches are not

permitted. If alteration or addition is detected by a show official or through a protest,

the exhibitor, organized group or individual involved will be disqualified and barred

from exhibiting. These grooming rules apply to both sexes, all species for the duration

of the junior division of the show. In swine, no powdering, oiling, painting or dressing

other than water will be permitted.

14. The use of any chemical and/or compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug

Administration for use in meat-producing animals and the illegal use of approved

chemicals and/or compounds is prohibited. All animals shall be subject to test (blood,

urine and tissue) for foreign substances that exceed the acceptable levels and

established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and/or the Food and Drug

Administration. All animals shall be subject to test (blood, urine and tissue) for

foreign substances that exceed the acceptable levels and established by the U.S.

Department of Agriculture and/or the Food and Drug Administration. A positive test

will result in disqualification, forfeiture of any premiums and/or future competition at

this show. All medications at the show will be administered by licensed veterinarians

only.

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15. Balancing the udder by abnormal means including the use of a mechanical contrivance

or the injection of fluid or drugs, setting the teats and/or including (sealing the ends)

with a mechanical contrivance or with the use of a chemical preparation, treating or

massaging the udder or its attachments with an irritant or counter-irritant will not be

permitted. The use of common products such as fly spray, ointment or liniment in

excess to the extent that it is irritating is included as an irritant.

16. Criticizing or interfering with the Judge, other exhibitors, breed representatives or

show officials before, during or after the event may result in an individual or group

being expelled, placed on probation, declared ineligible or barred from exhibiting at

the event.

17. Exhibitors are forbidden from asking buyers to give or sell back animals sold through

the auction. Any such attempt by any exhibitor or by another person representing an

exhibitor will be considered a breach of sale etiquette and the exhibitor will be barred

from showing livestock at this show.

18. Exhibitors, organized groups or any individual switching animals at any time and

changing ear tags and other forms of identification will be barred from showing and

will forfeit all prizes and premium money.

19. Junior exhibitors and other adults involved with the exhibitors are expected to adhere

to the General Rules and Regulations of Junior Livestock Shows, including the Show-

Ring Code of Ethics as well as the Rules and Regulations governing the Junior

Division.

20. Any violation of the rules and Regulations Incorporated in the premium list, the

Show-Ring Code of Ethics and the Junior Division Rules and Regulations may result

in forfeiture of all premiums and awards, disqualification and expulsion or probation

of the exhibitor or organized group the exhibitor represents any individual or livestock

involved. Probation, disqualification, expulsion or other disciplinary action of the

show management will be final. Such action will require application for readmission

under such terms as the management may prescribe before the group or which is a

member of show support organizations including the Oklahoma Association of Fairs

and Festivals, the American Livestock Show and Rodeo Managers Association and the

International Association of Fairs and Expositions, may affect the eligibility of the

violators for participation in any show throughout the county, regardless of the show’s

membership in these organization. Members should be aware that at all state and

district 4-H & FFA livestock Shows, it is against the rules to have a muzzle on a

lamb.

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Oklahoma 4-H Code of Conduct and Member

Discipline Policy (RAM Form)

The Oklahoma 4-H Code of Conduct and Member Discipline Policy (RAM Form) is to

be filled out by each 4-H member each time they take an out-of-county trip. These forms are

available from OSU Extension Office or from your leaders. They are to be notarized and

returned to the OSU Extension Office prior to the trip. A copy is to be made and the original

goes with the individual(s) responsible for the trip. They are to be carried by the driver of the

vehicle in which you are riding. A copy will be kept in the Extension Office.

Having these forms on file is the only way you will be covered under the OSU Insurance

Policy in case of an accident or to have liability protection.

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Authorization for Medical Care and Recognition and

Assumption of Risk Agreement

This authorization covers ____________________________________ during his/her travel to and participation in

____________________________________. This activity covers the period _____________ through __________.

I, the undersigned parent or person or the legal guardian of the above-mentioned 4-H member, authorizes their

participation in the listed event. In giving this consent I recognize and understand that precautions will be taken to

safeguard the health and welfare of all who attend. However, in consideration of allowing said child to attend and

participate in this activity, it is my understanding that participation in the activities that make up this event are not

without some inherent risk of injury. As such, in consideration of my child's participation, I do hereby release, waive,

discharge, and covenant to not sue the event, its organizers, the Oklahoma 4-H program, Oklahoma State University, the

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, the State or Oklahoma or their officers, servants, agents, or employees and

release them from any liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss,

damage, or injury including death, that may be sustained by my child while participating in such activity, or while in, on,

or upon the premises where the activity is being held (the provisions of the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act not

withstanding).

In giving this consent I recognize and understand that in situations where the above named minor requires immediate

medical or hospital care it may not be possible to contact me, and that in such situations I will not be able to know-

ledgeably evaluate and choose among the available alternative treatments or procedures, if any, or to evaluate the risks

attendant upon each, and the risks attendant to foregoing all treatment; in such situations, I authorize a physician,

surgeon or dentist to exercise his professional judgment and assess the risks incident to and choose the necessary

treatment from any available alternatives and to render such care and perform such treatment as he in his professional

judgment determines to be necessary for the health and safety of the above named minor. I furthermore understand that

a medical insurance policy carried by __________________________, if any, will provide only minimum coverage and

that will be responsible for costs associated with the care and treatment of the above mentioned child.

Signature ____________________________________________________ Date _________________________ (of parent or person having legal custody or legal guardian)

Work Phone ( ) __________________________ Home Phone ( ) ______________________________

Cellular Phone ( ) ________________________ E-mail _________________________________________

Address ___________________________________ County _________________________________________

City _______________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code __________________ If emergency personnel are unable to locate the individual(s) listed above, and the minor cannot provide self-consent, the minor

who presents with an urgent problem shall receive treatment as necessary at the discretion of the physician on duty.

Family Medical Insurance Company ______________________________________________________________

Policy Number __________________________________________________

TREATMENT INFORMATION

Delegate’s Birth Date __________________________ SS # ____________________ Gender ________________

Delegate’s Allergies ____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Family Doctor ___________________________________________ Phone ( ) _______________________

Other Doctor ____________________________________________ Phone ( ) _______________________

Medicine delegate is taking ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Delegate’s last Tetanus Shot ______________________________________________________________

Delegate’s Medical History (diabetes, asthma, etc.)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________ If the delegate has a serious medical condition or is under a doctor’s care, a letter from the doctor should be attached outlining the

nature of the condition, treatment or medical history.

WITNESS ___________________________________________________________

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OKLAHOMA 4-H CODE OF CONDUCT AND MEMBER DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR

DISTRICT, STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONNAL EVENTS

Name of 4-H Member ________________________________ Name of 4-H Event ____________________________

I. In seeking uniformity in the conduct expected at each district, state, national, and international event, the following guidelines

have been developed to become effective on October 1, 1992.

1. All rules and regulations governing an activity or event will be discussed with educators, leaders and 4-H'ers prior to or at the

beginning of each event.

2. All 4-H'ers are under the supervision of any Extension worker or adult assigned to the event.

II. 4-H'ers accused of any of the following will be required to appear before a review board:

- Assault or personal harm - Possession or use of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or 3.2 beer

- Sexual misconduct - Theft, misuse or abuse of public or personal property

- Possession of weapons

If a question regarding any the above is raised, I agree to a search of my room and/or personal property. Failure to comply will

result in violation of the Code of Conduct.

III. If the 4-H'er is found in violation of Section II, and receives discipline issued by the review board his or her parent/guardian will

be notified immediately; the 4-H'er will be suspended from participation in district, state, national and international 4-H activities

for a period for up to twelve 12 months and may be sent home immediately at parent’s expense.

IV. 4-H'ers accused of any of the following may be required to appear before the review board:

- Breaking curfew or disturbing the peace - Unexcused absence from the activities of the event

- Unauthorized use of vehicles during the event - Use of abusive language

- Unauthorized absence from the premises of the event - Possession of illegal fireworks

No boys will be allowed in girls’ rooms nor will girls be allowed in boys' rooms, either as individuals or groups. It is recognized

that circumstances may arise for justifiable exceptions to this policy. However, in every case, permission for exceptions must be

secured from chaperone in advance.

Use of tobacco in any form is discouraged at all 4-H events. No smoking, chewing, or dipping will be permitted at any

scheduled meeting or activity. Legally possessed tobacco may only be used in designated locations.

V. If the accused 4-H'er is found in violation, of Section IV, and receives discipline issued by the review board, his or her

parent/guardian will be notified, and the 4-H'er may be sent home immediately at the parents’ expense and may be suspended

from participating in district, state, national and international 4-H activities for up to six (6) months.

VI. Realizing these guidelines are not “all inclusive”, the Extension Service reserves the right to make adjustments to policies.

VII. STAFF NOTIFICAITON PROCEDURES: If a 4-H'er is found in violation of the Code and is to be sent home, the person in

charge of the event will notify the appropriate County, District or State 4-H Office.

VIII. REVIEW BOARD: The person in charge of the event will appoint a review board at the beginning of the event The review

board will consist of the following:

- At least one Extension educator, up to two Volunteer Leaders and three 4-H members (The person in charge of the event or

delegation shall serve as chairman.)

- The review board may be convened by the person in charge of the event/delegation, or at the request of the affected 4-H'er.

IX. APPEAL PROCEDURES: If a 4-H'er wishes to appeal the decision of the review board, he/she must appeal in writing through

their County Extension Office. Appeals must be filed within 30 days following notification of punishment. As necessary, the

State 4-H Leader shall appoint an appeal board, no sooner than 30 days following the date of notification of the disciplinary

action. The appeal board who hears the appeal of the 4-H member shall consist of:

- A County Extension Educator - A 4-H Volunteer - Two 4-H members - District 4-H Specialist

As a condition of participation in 4-H events, we agree to be bound by the terms of the 4-H Code of Conduct. We understand the

reason for this agreement is to insure conduct and behavior that will result in every 4-H delegate receiving the full benefit of enjoyment

and educational experience from this event and is not intended to place undue restriction upon any individual. 4-H Member Signature ______________________________________________ Date _________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature _______________________________________________________________________

County Extension Educator ___________________________________________ County _______________________

(NOTE: Failure to have the bonafide signatures above shall be sufficient reason to disqualify a member from further participation in a 4-H event.

Please return entire page by designated date.)

Address ______________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

Where Parent or Guardian may be reached ____________________________________________________________

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Section

B

County Events

& Activities

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Rules and guidelines for the Texas County events are included in this section of the

handbook. these pages are provided for your use in being an active 4-H member,

leader, or parent.

Please study this section of the handbook

and refer to it as the year progresses.

REMEMBER:

Each 4-H family will receive only ONE copy of the handbook. Please read your

handbook and take care of it.

Please share your handbook with your parents and let them know what you would like

to do in 4-H.

Most information on events is provided in this section. Start now on your projects.

This section of the handbook will be supplemented by the county 4-H newsletter.

Please call your local 4-H leaders or the Extension Office, 580-337-7300 if you have

questions.

Information for the county and state fairs, spring livestock show, summer livestock

events, and other animal events is available in the respective catalog or leaflet. Prior to

the event come by the Extension Office for your copy.

Information on changes, workshops, new activities, and short courses, will be included

in the county 4-H newsletter and distributed prior to the event or by your 4-H leader.

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4-H Fashion Review

All Fashion Review entries must be constructed by the 4-H member. 4-H member must be

present at the event and model garment for judging purposes or cannot compete for Grand or

Reserve Champion.

Objective

Items constructed in each class will be constructed to meet the requirements for the Texas

County Fair and the State Fair.

Some of the items have required patterns which are provided through the Texas County OSU

Extension Office.

Construction Projects by Divisions

Blue, Red or White ribbons will be awarded to each participant. 1st—5th Place will be awarded

to each Class. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be awarded to Juniors (9-11

yrs), Intermediate (12-14 yrs) and Seniors (15-19 yrs).

Beginning Division— 9-11 Years Old

Items to be modeled:

Class 1 Chef apron (pattern provided)

Class 2 Tote bag (pattern provided)

Class 3 Skirt with elastic waist

Class 4 Shorts with elastic waist

Class 5 Simple two-piece active sportswear (no zippers, buttons, collars, or set-in sleeves)

Class 6 Decorated ready-made shirt using fusible web, fabric scraps, trims, buttons—no

commercial iron-on transfers

Other constructed items:

Class 7 Pillowcase (pattern provided)

Class 8 Laundry Tote (pattern provided)

Class 9 Simple Curtains

Class 10 Simple Garment Bag (no zipper) (pattern provided)

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Intermediate Division—12-14 Years Old


Class 1 Bath Robe

Class 2 Pull on top and coordinating bottom (pants, shorts, skirt) with elastic waist)

Class 3 Shorts, pants, skirt or culottes with waistband

Class 4 One piece dress or jumpsuit (zipper or button closures)

Class 5 Two piece garment using one of the techniques from the Intermediate Level Sample

Notebook (items 10-18).

Class 6 Decorated garment with one or more of these techniques (machine decorative

stitching, flat braid, sewn-on appliqué or hand embroidery)

Other Constructed Items:

Class 7 Blanket with binding (for human or pet)

Class 8 Duffel bag with end pieces

Class 9 Recycle a garment (show before picture and include a cost sheet)

Class 10 Decorate a garment with one or more of the following techniques (machine

decorative stitches, flat braid, sewn-on appliqués, band embroidery or other technique

from sample note book. Must include at least one sewn techniques. Attach a 3x5

card indicating technique used.

Advance Division—15 Years Old and Up


Class 1 Special activity garment, i.e., biking, aerobics, swimwear

Class 2 Two-piece ensemble using one of the techniques from the Advance Sample Notebook

(Items 19-27 and 29)

Class 3 Lines skirt, pants or jacket

Class 4 Unlined rain coat, poncho or slicker—using fabric suitable for rainwear, i.e. rip stop

nylon, scotch guard poplin.

Class 5 Unlined garment—1 or 2 pieces using techniques from Advance Sample Notebook

(items 19-29)

Class 6 Coat, lined or unlined

Class 7 Lined suit or dress

Class 8 Special occasion garment (i.e. prom dress, English habit)

Class 9 Garment from specialty fabric (i.e. leather, ultra suede, fur, gore-tex)

Class 10 Garment constructed from another textile product such as a blanket, towel, or sheet.

Other Constructed Items:

Class 11 One piece of specialty luggage or accessory such as boot bag, ski bag, etc.

Class12 Back pack, day pack, or fanny pack

Class 13 Two pieces of travel accessories such as jewelry case, shaving bag, etc.

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4-H Sample Notebook Techniques

Beginning Level—Ages 9—11 years

Each will correspond with an instruction card. Cards are available at the Texas County OSU

Extension Office.

1. Three seam finish samples. Use a standard 5/8-inch seam, with the following finishes:

a. Edge stitched 1/4-inch

b. Pinked and edge stitch

c. Zigzag

2. Button with thread shank and button with shank.

3. Snap, hook and eye

4. 4. Hem samples:

a. Machine top stitch hem

b. Catch stitch (zigzag, pink or edge stitch hem)

5. Three basting samples

a. Hand—even basting

b. Hand—uneven basting

c. Machine basting

6. Decorative stitches:

a. Machine decorative stitch—your choice of stitch

b. Cross stitch

7. Elastic casing sample

8. Interfacing samples:

a. Non-woven

b. Woven

c. Fusible

9. Facing sample—grade, clip, and understitch

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Intermediate Level—Ages 12-14 years


Extension Office.


a. Serged or hairline seam

b. French seam

c. Clean finish

11. Buttonhole and button:

a. Covered button

b. Machine buttonhole with button

12. Two zipper samples:

a. Center

b. Lap

13. Hem samples:

a. Machine blind hem stitch

b. Hand blind hem stitch

14. Machine stripe or plaid

a. Horizontal match

b. One-way design fabric match

15. Pleats

a. Box

b. Inverted

16. Dart samples

a. Straight dart

b. Curved dart

c. Double pointed dart

17. Waistband sample

18. Decorative technique

a. Choose one—flat braid, bias, rickrack

b. One decorated machine stitch

c. Hand embroidery sample

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Advanced Level—Ages 15-19 years


Extension Office.


a. Hong Kong seam

b. Mock flat fell

c. Stretch stitch

20. Bound buttonhole

21. Covered snap, and hook & eye

22. Hand picked zipper sample

23. Mock Fly zipper sample

24. Three hem samples:

a. Rolled hem (served, machine or hand rolled)

b. Hong Kong with blind hem stitch

c. Mitered corner in hem

25. Matching a strip or plaid in chevron pattern

26. Two lace applications

a. Lace as a hem edge

b. Lace as an insertion into fabric

27. Decorative techniques

a. Select one of the following: piping, bias trim, bead edging, sequin strip

b. Machine appliqué

c. Picot edging

28. Quick sewing techniques

a. Button sewn by machine

b. Stitch in the ditch

29. Attaching a cuff in one step

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Fashion Revue Registration (Use a separate sheet for each entry)

Name_______________________________________________________________________________ Age (as of Jan 1, of current year)___________ Year of Work:__________ (circle one) JR SR Club________________________________________________________________________________ Class number and Garment entered:_______________________________________________________ Pattern number and Brand:______________________________________________________________ Description of garment and accessories to be worn: (like it will read during the style show) ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Hobbies ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Fashion Review Registration (continued) (Must be completed in member’s handwriting)

(Use a separate sheet for each entry) Please answer the following questions in detail: 1. What laundry methods will you use with this garment? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the fabric content of your garment? Example: cotton, polyester, wool, etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Where will you wear this garment? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What sewing techniques were used in constructing your garment? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Texas County 4-H Fashion Revue Score Sheet (1 of 2)

Garment No.__________

Please evaluate the garment using the following criteria:

1. Neatness and accuracy of workmanship ............................................ 65 points

2. General appearance of garment on the body ..................................... 35 points

Total Points....................................................................................... 100 points

Category _______ 9—11 _______ 12—14 _______ 15—19

1. Neatness and accuracy of workmanship

Construction 65% Excellent

6-7

Good

3-5

Fair

2-3

Needs

Improvement

1

Not

Applicable

Machine stitching (even, balanced stitch, appropriate

thread, zipper, etc.)

Hand stitching (even, appropriate thread, color matches

garment, secure, inconspicuous, etc.)

Seams (appropriate finish, plaids, strips matched)

Neckline area (collar or collarless—no bulk, even

stitching, interfacing, if appropriate, symmetrical,

understitched, if appropriate)

Facings and interfacing (facing understitched, facing

edge finished, interfacing, if appropriate, clipped, graded)

Sleeves Set-in sleeve (smooth cap or even pleats of gathers, hem

or cuff neat appropriate stitching)

or

Dolman or raglan (seams smooth—reinforced

stitching– hem or cuffs neat—appropriate stitching)

or

Sleeveless (no bulk facings understitched, even stitching,

interfaced if appropriate, appropriate finish)

Closures (secure—buttons appropriately spaced , shank

on button, zippers secure and straight , elastic cashing

neatly stitched and gathers appropriately distributed)

Hem (even, fullness controlled, inconspicuous hand-

stitching or matched stitching even and straight, thread

matched)

Points given to each contestant

Construction Score ________

Bonus Points (up to 10 points) Points for exceptional garment

or use of difficult techniques—construction ________

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Texas County 4-H Fashion Revue Score Sheet (2 of 2)

Garment No.__________

Please evaluate the garment using the following criteria:

1. Neatness and accuracy of workmanship ............................................ 65 points

2. General appearance of garment on the body ..................................... 35 points

Total Points....................................................................................... 100 points

Category _______ 9—11 _______ 12—14 _______ 15—19

2. General appearance of garment on the body.

Presentation 35% Excellent

3.5

Good

3

Fair

2

Needs

Improvement

1

Not

Applicable

Fashion (current fashion, suitable for age of

contestant)

Creativity (used creativity and imagination in

adapting the patterns to personality, coloring, figure

and fashion)

Fabric (compatibility of fabric or yarn and pattern,

suitable weight of fabric to pattern))

Colors (coordinate with each other, complement

skin, hair, eyes and figure)

Line (Enhance figure, focus on good areas, disguise

less than perfect areas)

Accessories (suitable with garment)

Coordination on Contestant (the “right look” on

contestant/combination of texture, color and line)

Grace and Poise (poised, at ease, smile)

Fit (straight seams, hang of garment and pressing)

Appearance (matched plaids or stripes, inconspicu-

ous hems, appearance of zippers, buttonholes,

topstitching, well pressed, cleanliness, etc.)

Judges Comments: Presentation Score ________

Construction Total ________

Bonus Total ________

Grand Total ________

Judges Name ________________________________________________________________

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Evaluation for Non-Clothing Articles

The following criteria are a guide for evaluating your non-clothing article.

1-very good 2-average 3-needs improvement

Quality of Workmanship 1 2 3

Construction is accurate _____ _____ _____

Construction is secure, durable and functional _____ _____ _____

Article is properly finished for appearance and stability _____ _____ _____

Creativity

Design ideas is unique and original _____ _____ _____

Combination of materials is appealing and imaginative _____ _____ _____

Quality of Design

Design is suitable to article and materials used _____ _____ _____

Colors and textures are compatible _____ _____ _____

Design and article follow principles of good design _____ _____ _____

The judge has considered your exhibit carefully and has made these comments hoping they will

help you with your next project.

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Impressive Dress The 4-H Impressive Dress Activity gives the 4-H member 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-sewn garments. This activity is designed to give the 4-H member some basic training and experience in being well-dressed for most occasions. The choice of classic style rather than fads is encouraged.

OBJECTIVES:

4-H member will learn to select fashionable garments for specific occasions.

4-H member will learn to select garments and accessories to enhance body type and personal coloring.

4-H member will learn to build a clothing wardrobe that is suited to individual lifestyle and needs.

4-H member will learn to recognize and wear properly fitted clothes.

4-H member will learn to practice good grooming and good posture to enhance personal appearance.

4-H member will develop self-confidence and poise dressing for the occasion. 4-H’ers need to fill out the Impressive Dress Outline and be prepared to answer the following questions.

1. Laundry method of the garment. 2. Fabric content (cotton, polyester, etc.). 3. Where you will wear the garment. 4. Cost of garment to make or to purchase.

Each member will give the outline to the judge and give a 1½ minute speech to the judge. CATEGORIES

Cloverbuds

Juniors - Ages 9 to 13

Seniors - Ages 14 and up A 4-H’er may enter only 1 garment in each class for a total of 5 CLASS 1 School Wear (Garments to wear to school, fairs, dates, movies, spectator sports, shopping, etc.) CLASS 2 Casual Western Wear (Garments to wear to rodeos, western events, school, etc.) CLASS 3 Active Sportswear (Garments to wear to play tennis, skiing, jogging, any active sports etc.) CLASS 4 Church Wear (Garments to wear to church or special occasions) CLASS 5 Party Wear (Garments to wear to formal events, proms, or very special occasions)

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Impressive Dress Category Specifics

Class 1—School Wear

Consists of jeans or pants, walking shorts, casual dresses and skirts and coordinating shirt or

blouse.

Trousers or shorts may be blue jeans, colored jeans, corduroy, wool blend, or other fabric.

Shirts or blouses may be knit or cotton, with or without collar and buttons, and may be short or

long sleeved. They may be crew neck, turtle neck or regular collar.

Under garments should not show above the neckline of the shirt.

The trousers, shirt and socks are to be of contrasting or harmonizing colors and patterns so as to

give a coordinating effect.

Stirrup pants would go in this class along with rompers if casual with casual shoes and

accessories.

4-H members should wear:

Belt: Should be worn if jeans or slacks have belt loops. Should coordinate with outfit. No

suspenders.

Socks & Hosiery: Tub socks, crew socks or sport socks with jobbing or tennis shoes. Argyles

or socks worn with other casual shoes should coordinate in color and pattern with the outfit

and/or shoes.

Footwear: Jogging, tennis, casual (may include but is not limited to loafers, oxfords, and leather

boat or deck shoes for boys). May include but is not limited to loafers, oxfords, flats, leather

boat or deck shoes, sandals and espadrilles for girls.

Class 2—Casual Western Wear

Consists of jean cut or slack type trousers. Rocky Mountains are considered jean cut. Fabric

may be cotton, polyester or blend. Trousers may be solid or patterned and should be straight cut

or boot cut.

Shirt must be western style, long or short sleeves, may be patterned or solid, so long as it

coordinates with trousers. SHIRT MUST BE TUCKED IN.

Casual prairie skirts may be worn by girls.

4-H member should wear:

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Belts: The best must match or coordinate with the boots. Belts may be leather or braided nylon.

Footwear: Boots must be western boots, may be polished or roughout.

Class 3—Active Sports Wear

4-H member should choose one of the following options:

1 Jogging suit (matching or coordinating color and pattern)

2. Shorts and coordinating shirt and/or sweater

3. Other active sports outfits.

4-H Member should wear:

Footwear: Socks and shoes MUST BE APPROPRIATE to the activity. (May include but not

limited to jogging shoes, tennis shoes, and hiking boots.)

Class 4—Church Wear


1. Tailored street-length dress or dress that is appropriate for church.

2. Matched shirt with jacket or slacks (boys) in coordinating color and pattern. Boys

wearing jackets are required to have long sleeved shirts.

3. Blazer or jacket with slacks (boys) or skirts (girls) in coordinating color and pattern.

4. Dress western suits and appropriate western accessories.

5. Dressy rompers with dressy accessories.

4-H member should wear:

Accessories: Ties are required with jackets. Boy’s ties should coordinate with outfit. Girls

(optional) ties should match blouse fabric or coordinate with color and pattern of outfit.

Vests are optional.

Girls should wear hosiery a color that blends with the color and pattern of the outfit.

Boys may wear suspenders in this class.

Belts: Belts should be worn if slacks or skirts, or dresses have belt loops and should coordinate

with outfit for boys and girls.

Footwear: Dress shoes should have leather or leather-look soles, boys shoes are limited to wing

tips, lace-up shoes or dress loafers.

Casual girls should include, but are not limited to dress sandals, pumps, sling back pumps

or pumps with open toe only.

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Class 5—Party or Formal Wear


1. Matched suit with jacket and slacks of the same pattern and fabric.

2. Formal Wear (must be owned, not rented).

3. Girls party dress or special event dresses may be short, tea-length (mid-calf) or floor

length.

4-H Member should wear:

Shirt Style: Boys must wear long sleeved shirts.

Belts: Belts should be worn if slacks have belt loops and should match shoe color.

Footwear: Boys—socks should match the color of the shoes if shoes are darker than slacks.

Socks should blend with the color of the slacks. Shoes should have leather or leather-look soles.

Should be polished leather (or leather look) or pattern leather in lace-up or slip-on style.

Girls—Hosiery will be judged as an accessory that coordinates with the outfit. Dress

shoes should be leather or leather look soles. Pumps in coordinating color. Dyed-to-match

pumps or dress sandals.

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Impressive Dress Registration (Must be completed in member’s handwriting)

(Use a separate sheet for each entry) Name_______________________________________________Age____________ (as of Jan 1, of current year)

Club______________________________________________Year in 4-H_________ Category, Class:____________________________________________________________

1. School Wear 2. Casual Western Wear 3. Active Sportswear 4. Church Wear 5. Party Wear **************************************************************************************

Please write the description of the garment as you want it read by the narrator. You may include special talents you possess or hobbies that you enjoy. Each garment or class entered should be written on a separate entry form. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

***Entries are due _________________________to the Extension Office***

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Oklahoma 4-H Impressive Dress (Participants Outline for Judges)

Class:_______________________ Cloverbud____ Jr____ Sr____ Boy____ Girl_____ Garment Description _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Who am I? A. Things I do in this outfit _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ B. How this outfit fits into my wardrobe _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ C. How my outfit makes me feel __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ D. Characteristics and care of fabric (laundry method)__________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ E. Why I like this outfit___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ F. Cost of garment to make or to purchase __________________________________ Summary _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

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Impressive Dress Score Card

Year in 4-H _________________ Score ______________________

Contestant No. ________________ Category ___________________

Garment Description ___________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Directions: Score by criteria given. Record number of points given.

Criteria:

Excellent

8-10 points

Good

4-7 points

Needs

Improvement

1-3 points

ORAL PRESENTATION

Reasons for Choice of Outfit (total 50 points)

Part I

Content: Who Am I?

A. Thing I do in this outfit 10

1. Things I do

2. Places I go

3. Special Activities

B. How this outfit fits into my wardrobe 10

1. Special clothing needs for places to go

and activities

C. How this outfit makes me feel 10

1. Message outfits conveys to others

2. Desire to be part of a group of individuals

D. Characteristics of fabrics and fibers 10

1. Properties of fabrics and fibers

2. Advantages of wearing

3. Care

Delivery

Neatness of outline presented to the judge 10

-Reasons presented in organized and logical manner

-Good grammar used

-Speech is clear, smooth and natural

-Time limit is observed (1-1/2 minutes maximum)

-Does speech address parts under all divisions

Sub Total

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Impressive Dress Scorecard

Criteria:

Excellent

8-10 points

Good

4-7 points

Needs

Improvement

1-3 points

OUTFIT AND INDIVIDUAL Part II

Content: Who Am I?

1. Fit 10

-Neckline and collar fit smoothly

-Shoulder width is correct

-Chest or bust has adequate ease for fashion and

comfort

-Side seams and sleeves hang smoothly and straight

-Waist and hip fit correctly for garment style

-Hem is even and appropriate length for garment and

individual

2. Individual 10

-Has good posture

-Is well-groomed

-Has good personal presentation

3. Consumer Value 10

-Outfit is well-made and durable in relation to

type of garment

-Upkeep is appropriate to use

4. Becomingness 10

-Fabric, color, texture and design are compatible

to each other

-Outfit is suitable for figure and age of individual

-Garment well pressed

5. Fashion 10

-Outfit is currently fashionable

-Accessories are suitable to outfit and up-to-date

Sub Total

Possible Score 100

Total Points

In case of a tie, fit category will be first tie breaker and individual category 2nd tie breaker.

Part I __________

Part II __________

Total Score __________

Prepared by Janice Park, Ph.D., Clothing Specialist 8/87

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Lamb Lead & Fashion Review Rules & Regulations for Texas County

Conducted a the Texas County Jr. Livestock show

Conducted by: Arleen James, Texas County Extension Educator, FCS

RULES:

1. Contestants must be 4-H or FFA members and reside and be enrolled in a Texas County School or

enrolled in the Texhoma, Texas School System. Contestants do not have to be a sheep exhibitor in

the Jr. Livestock Show in order to participate in the Lamb Lead and Fashion Review Event.

2. There are two age divisions: (as of January 1, of current year)

Junior 9-13 years old

Senior 14-19 years old and not a high school graduate

3. There are two contests: 1. Self-Made, 2. Non-Self Made. You may enter both.

4. Contestants must furnish his or her own garment and it must have a minimum of 60% wool. Garment

may be purchased or self-made.

5. Any lamb may be led in competition and must be trained to lead with halter. Nothing but a halter can

be worn by the lamb. The lamb does not have to owned by the contestant.

6. Registration for this event will be accepted in the OSU Extension Office until 5pm on the Friday

preceding the week of the Texas County Jr. Livestock Show or when requested by the Extension

Educator.

7. Interviews will be held in the conference room at the Texas County Activity Center one hour prior to

lead contest.

8. A copy of The Wool Story may be picked up at the Texas County OSU Extension Office.

JUDGING STANDARDS:

1. All contestants will be interviewed concerning general information about his or her garment and the

lamb they are leading.

2. Mode of dress selected should be attractive and appropriate for contestant’s age division.

3. Pose and appearance.

4. Control and presentation of ewe.

AWARDS:

A plaque sponsored by Panhandle Telephone Coop. will be awarded to 1st place winner and premiums

paid to 1st through 5

th place.

These rules pertain to the Texas County event only. Other opportunities to exhibit are Oklahoma State

Fair, Tulsa State Fair, NW District Stock Show in March and Spring Fair in Oklahoma City.

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Texas County Lamb Lead & Fashion Review

Entry Form

Name _________________________________________ Phone Number _________________

Parents ______________________________________________________________________

Address, City & Zip Code _______________________________________________________

4-H Club or FFA Chapter _______________________________________________________

School ______________________________________________________________________

Age Division (as of January 1 current year)

________ Junior 9-13 years old ________Senior 14-19 years old

Breed of Lamb ____________________________ Owner _____________________________

Description of Garment. You will need to describe your garment(s) design and details, including color, accessories, etc. THIS WILL BE

YOUR NARRATION WHILE YOU ARE LEADING YOUR LAMB IN THE ARENA. Please type or write

neatly. Use one additional page if necessary.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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Lamb Lead Critique Sheet

Name ____________________________________________ Contestant No. ____________

Division ________________________________________________ Age ______________

20-25%

Excellent

15-20%

Good

10-15%

Fair

Below 10%

Needs

Improvement

INTERVIEW 25%

Knowledge of sheep and wool industry

Knowledge of garment construction

PRESENTATION OF ANIMAL 25%

Control and Presentation

Grooming

PRESENTATION OF PERSON 50%

Styling includes

Poise

Posture

Personality

Outfit on Contestant includes

Style

Fit

Color

Texture

Total Points______________

COMMENTS:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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Make It Yourself With Wool

District Contest (District I)

Entry Fee: $10 for Pre-Teens, Juniors and Seniors.

Categories: Pre-Teens: 12 & under, Junior: 13-16 yrs old and Seniors: 17-24 years old.

District Director: (subject to change) Lynda Latta, P.O. Box 157, Arnett, OK 73832-7258.

Work Phone: 580-885-7775, Fax: 580-885-7258.

Contest Date: Usually early to mid-November

Contest Location: Usually Woodward

Registration: 8am to 8:30am

Fashion Show: Following Judging

Entry Deadline: Usually one month prior to contest.

Note: Juniors and Seniors District Winners will advance to State. All contestants must go

through a district contest before advancing to a state contest. Pre-teen winners will not advance

to state, but will receive an award at the District contest.

Textile Test: To test fabric, place scrap of fabric in cup of Clorox overnight; 100% wool will

have no residue left. If any fibers remain, the fabric is a blend. You are responsible for

determining the fiber content of your fabric prior to construction.

State Contest Contest Date: Usually late November to mid-December.

Contest Location: To be determined

Registration: 9:30am

Style Show: Following Judging

Contest Director: (subject to change) Rhonda DeVor, 108 Temple Houston Dr., Woodward,

OK 73801. Phone: 580-254-3391, Fax: 580-254-3392.

For entry forms and brochures go to following website: http://www.sheepusa.org/index.phtml?page=site/text&nav_id=3f65b4802ed68eb2eb80dd5aea512bbe

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National Make It Yourself With Wool Contest

Make It Yourself With Wool is sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Association. The

National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the Advisory

List of National Contests and Activities.

The purpose of Make It Yourself with Wool is to focus attention on the beauty and versatility of

wool; encourage the use of this incomparable fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting or crocheting

fashionable garments; offer the opportunity to compete for valuable prizes and win recognition

for sewing, knitting or crocheting skills. The contestant should be capable of being a representa-

tive of the wool industry, and able to serve as an Ambassador for Wool, if asked to do so.

Competition Location: To be announced.

Competition Date: Usually the first to middle of January following the state competition.

Eligibility: The Make It Yourself With Wool competition is open to anyone regardless of race,

creed, or sex, who meets age and other requirements set forth for the competition.

Entry categories include: Adult (25 & over), Senior (17-24), Junior (13-16), and pre-teen (12

& under. (Most states have adult, professional and pre-teen competitions.) The category you

enter will be determined by your age as of January 1, year of competition.

Junior and Senior state winners advance to the National Competition. Adult state winners send a

5x7-inch photograph of themselves wearing the garment to the National photo competition. The

winner of the adult photo competition wins a trip to the National Competition to model and will

receive a complimentary award.

Contestants must enter in the state in which they reside or attend school. Contestants may enter

more than one garment. A separate entry form is required for each entry.

Junior and Senior winners of National first prizes cannot re-enter, but other may compete again.

National Adult photo winner cannot compete again for three years.

Costumes are ineligible. Juniors, Seniors and Adults may enter dresses, coats, suits, or other

complete garments. Wool skirts, shorts or pants must be worn with a sweater or blazer to make a

complete outfit. If a vest is worn under a jacket, the vest back can be made of another fabric.

Pre-teens may enter jumpers, skirts, dresses, pants, vests, sweaters, jackets or shirts.

Contest rules may not be altered by anyone during the term of the Make It Yourself With Wool

competition except by the National Chairperson-Coordinator under extenuating circumstances.

Garment Selection: Machine– or hand-knitted, woven, crocheted garments, or garments

containing any part which has been knitted, or crocheted are acceptable.

Trimmings, interfacing, facings, linings, and under-linings may be of fabric other than wool or

wool blends (60% wool). Trim is defined as adornment or embellishment that adds to the

attractiveness of a garment but is not an integral part of it. Blouses, sweaters an bodysuits worn

as accessories with jumpers or suits may also be of a fabric other than wool or wool blend.

Outerwear jackets must have a winter lining. Fabrics containing less than 60% loomed, knitted,

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or felted wool, leather, suede, or fur may not be used for entire sections of garment. (A section is

defined as one of several component parts of the particular pattern to be assembled.) Sewing

construction, knitting or crocheting instructions pertaining to your garment should be made

available upon request.

All those entering the competition must select, construct and model the garment themselves.

Entrants may be advised and taught; however, an advisor, parent or teacher cannot select, cut,

press, sew, knit, or crochet the garment. To be eligible, a garment must have been completed

after January 1 the year before the competition year.

Fabric Choice: All entries must be made from loomed, knitted or felted fabric or yarn of 100%

wool or a minimum of 60% wool and no more than 40% synthetic fibers. (If using more than

one piece of wool, each piece must b at least 60% wool.) The fabric may contain any amount of

the specialty fibers designated by the Wool Products Labeling Act. These are: mohair,

cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, and vicuna. (Fur is not a wool specialty fiber and cannot be used

for more than 40% of the fabric’s total fiber content.)

To test fabric, place a fabric scrap in a cup of Clorox overnight; 100% wool will have no residue

left. If any fibers remain, the fabric is a blend. Some finishes and natural fiver content may

affect results. You are responsible for determining the fiber content of your fabric or yarn. Insist

on seeing the label. Fabric swatches of all winners will be tested for a minimum of 60% wool

fiber content.

The Judging: Judges look for current fashion, appropriateness of fabric and style of the entrant,

fit pose and presentation, and construction. Garments are judged initially on the entrant with

appropriate accessories. Hats, gloves, (worn, not carried) and other accessories are optional.

Purses should not be carried. After modeling, garments will be judged on inner construction and

durability. All judging is private and judges determine which garments advance to higher

competitions. The decision of the judges is final.

Scholarships: Special incentive scholarships are offered for winning 100% wool garments.

Scholarship awards may be used for tuition, books and fees and are paid to the registrars of

approved accredited colleges. If a scholarship awarded to a contestant still in high school is not

activated two years following graduation, it will be forfeited automatically. Scholarships are

awarded at the National level.

How to Enter: If you are unsure if your state has competition, please contact the national office

at 406-636-2036. States with contests: Complete the official entry form and mail the appropriate

copy to the National, State and Director with the entry fee: Adults, Juniors and Seniors, $10;

Pre-teens, $5. Note the entry fee is per entrant, not per garment. Check the fee in your state—

some states do charge. Attach a 5x5-inch sample of the fabric or a knitted/crocheted swatch to

each copy of the entry form, and choose the proper entry category. Forms may be sent in before

garment completion and you will be advised by mail if the entry is not acceptable.

Prizes: (Included over $20,000 in awards) First Place Scholarships for Juniors and Seniors,

sewing machines, sergers, knitting machines irons, fabric, savings bonds, and much more.

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Texas County Job Readiness Event

Job Readiness, an individual event, recognizes members who satisfactorily complete a job application

form, participate in an interview, and communicate personal understanding of and ability to perform

specific job requirements.

Event Categories

Age: 1. Intermediate: 13-14 years of age

2. Senior: 15 and above years of age

Job Categories:

1. Retail Sales: could include discount stores, department sores, specialty stores, grocery stores, farm

supply stores, gardening and nursery, bookstores, etc.

2. Services: could include full-service restaurants, fast-food stores, day care, automotive service and

repair, farm/ranch workers, contractor/construction worker, photography, hair stylists, etc.

3. Home-Based Type Businesses: baby-sitting, housekeeping, catering services, lawn care and

maintenance, home repair/maintenance, custom sewing, pet care, work processing, etc.

4. Office Work: clerical, filing, receptionist, etc.

5. Health Care: nursing homes, hospitals, doctors’ offices, pharmacies, etc.

6. Other: please specify job type. Should be a job that does not fit into one of the above categories.

Criteria for Evaluation

Information folder—including a resume or personal data sheet, job specification sheet and a letter of

application prepared prior to the Job Readiness event.

Application form completed during the event.

Interview conducted during the event.

Follow-up letter completed immediately following the interview.

Rules

1. Participant will apply for an actual job in which they have an interest. All positions should be ones

for which the member is presently qualified. Participants are to use factual information throughout

the application process and interview.

2. Participants will select one job category and list a specific job for which they are applying. See the

six categories listed above.

3. Each participant will provide prior to the event three copies of the following items (8-1/2 x 11-inch

paper with all items in one letter-size folder):

Job specification with the name of the firm, firm size, job title, short job description, hours, wages

typically offered for this job (must be actual company and job within the company).

Resume or personal data sheet.

Letter of application addressed to firm indicated in job specification sheet.

4. The file folder in rule #3 should have the following information on the upper left hand corner.

Name of participant

County

Name of job category

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5. All materials must be the work of the participant.

6. Participants must complete an application form in the presence of the chairperson. Resources such as

a copy of the resume or personal data sheet, dictionary, and reference information:

Education—name and address of schools attended, dates of attendance, extracurricular activities.

Former Employment—dates of employment, names and addresses of employers, salary, reason for

leaving.

Information about he job desired, including salary expected.

7. All application forms must be completed in black or blue ink; participants must provide their own

pens. Applications will be completed on the day of the event just prior to the interview.

Approximately 15—20 minutes will be allowed.

8. Participants will dress in appropriate attire for an interview.

9. Following the completion of the application form, the event chairperson will introduce the participant

to the evaluators and give the evaluators the application and information folder.

10. The evaluator will conduct a 10-12 minute interview.

11. After the interview, the participant will have 15 minutes to compose an interview follow-up letter.

The participant may not use notes. The letter must be written in black or blue ink. Paper will be

provided, but participants must provide their own pens. The letter should include:

Appreciation for the interview.

Further information not stated during the interview, if any.

Whether or not the participant is still interested in the job.

12. Spectators are NOT allowed to observe this event.

13. Information packets containing the following items can be obtained at the County Extension Office or

from your local 4-H Leader

Job Specification Sheet

Personal Data Sheet

The Follow-Up letter

Know Your Employer

That Important First Impression

Job Interview Questions

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Sample Job Interview

Sample Job Application

Marketing You

Resume Examples

Action Verbs

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Texas County Job Readiness Registration

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Age (as of January 1, current year) _____________________ Grade ___________________

Club _______________________________________________________________________

Job Category (check one)

Intermediate (13-14 yrs of age)

Retail Sales

Services

Home-Based Type Business

Office Work

Health Care

Other

Senior (15 yrs of age & older)

Retail Sales

Services

Home-Based Type Business

Office work

Health Care

Other

Specific Job _________________________________________________________________

For the contest, you will need (to turn in the day of the contest)

1. FOLDER with the following

Job specification sheet

Personal Data Sheet or Resume

Letter of Application

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Job Readiness Job Interview & Application Rating Sheet

Name of Participant _____________________________________ County ________________

Category _____Retail Services _____Services _____Home-Based

_____Office _____Health _____Other

Instructions: Write in the appropriate rating under the “Score” column. Where information or evidence is missing,

assign a “0”. Total the points. Make comments to help participants identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Evaluation Criteria Poor Fair Very

Good Good Excellent Score Comments

INTERVIEW

Interview attire suitable for

specified job 1 2 3 4 5

Verbal-Nonverbal Communi-

cations

clarity of expression

eye contact

friendly, poised personality

1-4 5-7 8-13 14-14 18-20

Neatly groomed,

good posture 1 2 3 4 8

Job Knowledge

Basic understanding of job 1-2 3-4 4-5 7-8 9-10

Job Qualifications 1 2 3 3 5

INFORMATION FOLDER

Job Specification Sheet

complete 1 2 3 4 5

Resume complete and

appropriate 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10

Well-written letter of

application 1 2 3 4 5

APPLICATION FORM &

FOLLOW-UP LETTER

Complete application form 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10

Businesslike letter 1 2 3 4 5

Neat, legible, proper grammar 1 2 3 4 5

POINTS DEDUCTIONS

Reason for deduction

Circle Rating Achieved Blue Red

Blue 70-80 points Verification of total score (please initial) _____________

Red 40-69 points Event Chairperson ___________________________

White 1-39 points Evaluation Member __________________________

Evaluators: please initial after rating event _____________ ______________

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Texas County 4-H Food Show Food Show Rules

1. Show is open to all enrolled 4-H members, both girls and boys.

2. Recipes are required for each entry except for Food Preservation Exhibits.

3. Entry time will be determined.

4. Exhibits should be placed on a paper plate or cardboard to fit the exhibit and placed in a zip locked bag. Label

giving name, club and year of work to be securely fastened to the underneath side of plate or cardboard.

5. Sweepstakes winners will be selected in each division. The selection will be made of the following points: 1st

place—4 points; 2nd place—3 points; 3rd place—2 points; all others—1 point.

6. We will not be responsible for foods and/or dishes left after release time.

7. Awards will be presented following the tabulation of points.

Eye appeal is IMPORTANT!!! Use your imagination to present your food as attractive as possible!

Awards

All exhibits will be judged Blue, Red, or White. From the Blue Award Group: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places

will be determined.

The following prizes will be awarded:

1st Place...$2.00 4th Place...Ribbon

2nd Place..$1.50 5th Place...Ribbon

3rd Place...$1.00

Sweepstakes Rosettes will be awarded to the high point individual in each division.

Sponsored by: Texas County Farm Bureau Women, P.O. Box 17, Guymon, Ok 73942

Divisions & Classes

Recipes in manual may be used or you may use any recipe. You may exhibit one, two or all three of the following

in each category:

Level II: Ages 9-11

1. Three drop cookies (no peanut butter or snicker doodles).

2. Three rolled biscuits.

3. Three muffins.

Other Food Science Exhibits ages 9-11 You may exhibit any or all of the following:

Food Preservation Exhibit

1. Plain canned tomatoes—1 pint or 1 quart, can be whole quartered, diced or crushed tomatoes.

2. Fruit Leather– 2 pieces.

Cultural Diversity Exhibit

All posters should be constructed on poster board any size up to 14" x 22".

Poster based on breads or cheeses of another country or countries.

Nutrition Exhibit Poster based on recipe modification for healthful eating.

Food or Kitchen Safety Exhibit

Poster based on food or kitchen safety.

Other Exhibit

Poster illustrating a place setting for a specific occasion or menu.

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Level III: Ages 12-14 Recipes are required. You may exhibit any or all of the following in each

category:

1. Yeast Bread-1/2 shaped loaf. Can be white, rye, whole wheat, not a sweet dough, made by hand or bread

machine.

2. Three Yeast Cinnamon Rolls – No icing.

3. Three Rolled Cookies – Not a gingerbread cookie.

Other Food Science Exhibits ages 12-14 You may exhibit any or all of the following:


1. Cucumber Pickles or Vegetable Relish - 1 pint jar.

2. Canned fruit – 1 pint jar or quart jar, not pickled.

3. Dried fruit – ½ cup single fruit.

Cultural Diversity All posters must be constructed on poster board any size up to 14" x 22".

Poster based on foods from another culture. Can be based on a cultural celebration.

Nutrition Exhibit

Poster based on nutritional contributions of fruits and vegetables.


Educational poster based on protein food safety.

Other Exhibit

Display based on breakfast bread buffet theme. Display must be free standing, with sides attached and fit a

3x3x3-foot space. Displays should include menu, buffet layout, decoration and invitations, and any additional

information.

Level IV: Ages 15-19 Recipes are required. You may exhibit one, two or all three of the following in

each category:

1. Bread of another country– 1/2 loaf. Select and display one bread from another culture. Include a one-page

story on how this bread fits into that culture and its nutritional contribution.

2. Cake- ½ of an 8-inch layer of an un-iced shorten type cake.

Other Food Science Exhibits ages 15-19 You may exhibit up to three of the following:


1. Canned Vegetables—1 pint or quart pressure canned (no tomatoes or pickles).

2. Jam or Jelly – 1 pint or half pint, processed in boiling water canner.

Cultural Diversity Exhibit All posters should be constructed on poster board any size up to 14" x 22".

Educational poster based on the foods from another culture. Can be based on a cultural celebration.

Nutrition Exhibit (Choose one of the following)

Prepare a 3' x 3' x 3' display on a recipe modification to include: Original recipe and what modifications were

made. Benefits of the modifications-nutritional, cost, time, taste, and ease of preparation. How did the

modifications affect the above factors? What was “other people’s” response to these modifications?


Poster on food safety in outdoor cookery or grilling.

Other Exhibit

Educational poster on careers in the food industry.

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Special Exhibits

Cloverbuds - Ages 5 to 8

Te be announced

Beginning – Ages 9 to 11

To be announced.

Intermediate – Ages 12 to 14

To be announced.

Advanced – Ages 15 & up

To be announced.

Special Exhibit Awards

1st place…..$5.00 4

th place…..$2.00

2nd

place…..$4.00 5th

place…..$1.00

3rd

place…..$3.00

Sponsored by: CRI Feeders of Guymon, LLC, Rt 2 Box 114, Guymon, Ok 73942

Food Judging Contest

All enrolled 4-H members are eligible to participate. You do not have to enter the food show to judge. Contestants

will judge three (3) classes of food. contestants will not taste food unless instructed at contest.

Judging Division

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3 and 4

Year 5 and 6

Year 7, 8, and 9

Awards

Ribbons will be given to the top five (5) individuals in each division.

Results will be announced at the Awards Presentations.

This may be replaced with programs at the discretion of the Extension Educator and/or Food Show committee.

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4-H Has Talent Guidelines:

4-H Has Talent is a talent sharing activity held on county, district, and state level. The county and district

programs are competitive. The state program is designed for recognition of 4-H’ers with outstanding

ability and is held in conjunction with Roundup.

Objectives:

To help boys and girls:

Develop leadership capabilities and cooperative attitudes.

Discover, develop, and demonstrate talents which they may have.

Develop an appreciation for talent and the performing arts.

Develop poise, confidence, and skill by appearing before an audience.

Open doors to vocational or professional careers.

Encourage continuation of special or formal training.

Develop socially by working with fellow 4-H members.

Provide opportunities for wholesome recreation by “sharing fun”.

Who May Participate:

4-H members who meet age requirements and have been enrolled at least 30 days prior to the day of the

event.

Classification of Acts:

Musical—Vocal, instrumental, or combination of both. Must be strictly musical in nature.

Dramatic—Plays or readings, either humorous or serious.

Novelty—Stunts, skits, acrobatic or rhythmic acts, folk dances or games, baton twirling,

pantomiming, or any combination of these.

Large Group—5 or more participants

Small Group Act—2—4 participants

Individual Act—1 participant (may have accompanist)

Special Requirements:

Length of act is six (6) minutes on stage (10% penalty for an infraction of time limit).

Total time is ten minutes for setting up props, performing, removing props (this means time to

set up and clear the stage should be four (4) minutes or less.

The top act in each category: individual act; small group act, and large group act will advance to the

district contest. There will be no limit on the number of participants in the groups acts, however, be

realistic in selecting the total number of participants.

No adults (including leaders) may be on state during the act. Adults or leaders may serve as accompanists

or assist backstage.

IMPORTANT: No musical or other type of group who performs regularly for pay will be permitted to

enter. This does not mean that a 4-H member of such a group cannot join with other

4-H members and participate. NO STRAW OR HAY ALLOWED.

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Texas County 4-H Has Talent

Entry Form

Classification of Act (circle one) Large Group Individual Small Group

(circle one) Musical Dramatic Novelty

(circle one) Cloverbud Junior Senior

Name of Act ________________________________________________________________

Brief Description of Act (to be used to introduce your act) ___________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Special Effects (circle those needed)

Piano on or off stage Cassette or DVD player Special state lighting

Spot light Special curtain treatment Floor microphone

4-H Club ___________________________________________________________________

Leader(s) Working with Group ________________________________________________

Name of 4-H Members in Act (must be a 4-H member for at least 30 days prior to event)

_____________________________________ ____________________________________

_____________________________________ ____________________________________

_____________________________________ ____________________________________

_____________________________________ ____________________________________

_____________________________________ ____________________________________

_____________________________________ ____________________________________

Specific Requirements: Length of act no longer than 6 minutes on stage with a total time of 10 minutes

for set up, act and tear down. Any act that exceeds time limits will be point penalized.

Acts Score Card 30 points Performance (interpretation, talent, originality)

20 points Polish (skill, grasp of material, routine, etc.)

20 points Appearance (costume, props, atmosphere for act)

15 points Projection (ability to reach the audience)

15 points Audience Appeal (audience reaction, did they like it?)

1st – 5th Places will be awarded.

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Texas County Share-The Fun Contest Act # _____

__________________________________ __________________________________________________

4-H Club Name of Act

_______ Large Group (5 or more participants) _______ Senior Group

_______ Small Group (2 – 4 participants) _______ Junior Group

_______ Individual (1 participant)

Performance

(interpretation,

talent, originality)

30 Points

Appearance

(costume, props,

atmosphere for acts)

20 Points

Projection

(ability to reach

the audience)

15 Points

Polish

(skill, routine, grasp

of material, etc.)

20 Points

Audience

Appeal

15 Points

Judges Comments

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Score __________

Time Penalty __________

Final Score __________ Rank of Act _________ Blue_______

Red _______

White ______

________________________________________

Judge’s Signature

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Talks Contest

Talks are activities designed to encourage 4-H members to speak in front of a group.

Communication skills are probably the most important skills a young person can develop to help

him or her through life.

Resources available at the County Extension Office include:

514 Speak Talk & Express Yourself

515 Learning Common Skills Manual 2

360 Helpful Hints for Talks

361 The Demonstration (Illustrated Presentation)

491 The Art of Debating

Vivid and vibrant visuals can also be found in leaders handbook

Talk time limit (no visual aids or props)

Seniors (14 and up) 5-7 minutes

Juniors (9-13 years) 3-5 minutes

Age Categories

Junior—9-13 years as of January 1, current year of event

Senior—14 years and older as of January 1, current year of event

Award Sponsor

Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Reeves, POB 1227, Owasso, OK 74055. Plaques are presented at county

Achievement Banquet.

Special State Awards

Special awards will be based on placing within general categories dealing with these specific

topics: Peanut, Bread, Dairy or Electric.

Watch 4-H Newsletter for dates of the event and deadlines for entry. Entry forms will be

available through the 4-H Newsletter and your 4-H leader.

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Illustrated Presentations Contest

Illustrated Presentation time limit is 5 to 12 minutes.

The categories are:

Cloverbuds, ages 5 to 9 3 to 7 minutes

Juniors, ages 9 to 13 as of January 1, 2010 5 to 12 minutes

Seniors, ages 14 and older as of January 1, 2020 5 to 12 minutes

Illustrated Talk

An illustrated talk is one means of sharing information and educating an audience about a

specific subject—usually a project area you are enrolled in. It is an oral presentation which

utilizes posters/illustrations or object to emphasize/illustrate specific information.

Demonstration

A means of sharing information with an audience by showing “how” to do something. The

member, while talking, shows how to make an item or complete a task. When a demonstration is

done, the 4-H member has a finished product to show.

PowerPoint Presentation

Award Sponsor

Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Reeves, POB 1227, Owasso, OK 74055. Plaques are presented at the

County Achievement Banquet.

Special State Awards

Special awards will be based on placing within general categories dealing with these specific

topics: Peanut, Bread, Dairy or Electric.

Watch 4-H Newsletter for dates of the event and deadlines for entry. Entry forms will be

available through the 4-H Newsletter and your 4-H leader.

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Beef Illustrated Presentation Contest

An illustrated presentation on beef from information provided in a packet of information from

the Texas County OSU Extension Office.

Age Categories

Juniors-ages 9-13 as of January 1, current year of event

Seniors-ages 14 and over as of January 1, current year of event

Other Criteria

Juniors

4-5 minutes in length

3-5 posters (14x22 inches) required

based on information in Junior Beef packet

should not be a demonstration of the steps in the preparation of a recipe

posters required and must be work of contestant

do not use video, tabletop displays, other props, slides or costumes

Seniors

5-8 minutes in length

3-5 posters (14x22 inches) required

based on information in Junior Beef packet

should not be a demonstration of the steps in the preparation of a recipe

posters required and must be work of contestant

do not use video, tabletop displays, other props, slides or costumes

Evaluation

Content

Introduction—Has visual impact, sparks interest, established importance, and outlines

overall theme or focus.

General Information—Conveys an important message about today’s ground beef.

Summary of Main Points—Leaves the audience with a clear idea of important concepts.

Theme carried through entire talk.

Presenter

Appearance—Neat and appropriately dressed.

Delivery—Good voice projection. Speaks with ease and confidence. Avoids clichés and

maintains rapport with the audience.

Visual Aids—Appropriate, usually appealing, and easily read or seen by audience.

Opportunities are available for going to a State or National Competition. Details are available on

State and National competitions as needed.

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Scoring a 4-H Talk

Name _____________________________________ Club ______________________________

Title _______________________________________ ______Jr. Division ______Sr. Division

SPEAKER (25 Points) Points __________

Appearance—neat, appropriate

Voice—clear, fluent

Posture

Poise

Comments: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

PRESENTATION (50 Points) Points __________

Introduction—short, complete, interesting

Projection to Audience

Organization of Material

Language—simple words, meaning clear

Delivery—control of voice, fluent pronunciation and articulation

Conclusion—adequate and effective

Comments: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

SUBJECT MATTER (25 Points) Points __________

Originality

Subject Matter—understood by speaker

Topic—suitable, specific enough to be covered

Information—accurate

Comments: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Total Points __________

Individual Placing: Blue Red White

Division Ranking: 1 2 3 4 5

____________________________________________ ______________________________

Judge Date

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Scoring an 4-H Illustrated Presentation

Name _____________________________________________ Club ___________________________

_______Demonstration / Team Demonstration / Illustrated Talk _______Power Point Presentation (circle one)

Title ____________________________________________ ______Jr. Division ______Sr. Division

SPEAKER (25 Points) Points __________

Appearance—neat, appropriate

Voice—clear, fluent, voice control, pronunciation, articulation, projection

Poise & Posture-cheerful, confident, and erect

Eye Contact

Comments: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

PRESENTATION (50 Points) Points __________

Introduction—short, complete, interesting

Organization of Material

Delivery—smooth, appropriate speed, voice variations

Conclusion—adequate and effective

General Effect of Presentation

Interest to Audience

Proper Use of Visual Aids and Equipment

Use of appropriate Materials to “Show” Main Idea

Prop—well managed, neat work space

Comments: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

SUBJECT MATTER (25 Points) Points __________

Originality

Subject Matter—understood by speaker

Topic—suitable, specific enough to be covered

Information—accurate

Comments: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Total Points __________

Individual Placing: Blue Red White

Division Ranking: 1 2 3 4 5

_____________________________________________ _____________________________ Judge Date

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Summer Workshops

This activity is usually conducted in June or July. 4-H members wishing to conduct workshops

must complete the workshop form by the May Federation meeting. Workshop listings and

description will then go out in the June 4-H Newsletter and 4-H members who are interested in

participating will call the County Extension Office and register for the workshops.

Workshop topics can be on a variety of topics. Good workshops, however, will contain hands-on

activities which get everyone involved. Topics may include specific activities dealing with

4-H projects or making fair exhibits, etc.

Senior 4-H members (14 years old and older) are encouraged to conduct workshops as a good

way for them to demonstrate leadership skills and strengthen record books.

Call the Texas County OSU Extension Office for more details—580-338-7300.

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Summer Workshop Form Due before May Federation Meeting

Workshop Title ______________________________________________________________

Date of Workshop ____________________________________________________________

Time ______________________________________________________________________

Place ______________________________________________________________________

Cost _______________________________________________________________________

Instructor (s) ________________________________________________________________

Participation Limit ___________________________________________________________

Description of Workshop Activities (write it the way you want it to read in the newsletter):

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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Tractor & Machinery Operator Program

14, 15, 16 year olds

Offered in the spring of each year

Provide youth safety training in the operations of tractors and farm equipment

Watch 4-H Newsletter for dates of the event and deadlines for entry.

Achievement Banquet

The Achievement Banquet is an awards program honoring 4-H’ers who have won awards

through their 4-H work. Members, along with their parents, local leaders, friends of 4-H, county

officers, and other special guests are invited to attend the annual banquet. The banquet is usually

held in the fall. Watch 4-H Newsletter for the date of the event.

County medals and/or certificates are given for project work. Other awards will also be given at

this time.

Other awards include:

Gate Sign

Banker’s Awards

Talks Contest

Illustrated Presentations Contests

Beef Illustrated Presentation Contest

Dress Review

Impressive Dress

OHCE Safety

OHCE Citizenship

Clifford Hatcher Jr. Achievement Award

Farm Bureau Leadership Award

Fairboard Award

Scholarships

4-H Key Award

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Texas County Free Fair

The Texas County Free Fair is held in mid-August. This event offers 4-H members the

opportunity to exhibit their work in many categories. The following is a list of possible ways

a 4-H member may participate.

Contact the Texas County OSU Extension Office for a Fair Book.

Any exhibits from:

4-H Babysitting/Child Care

4-H Educational Display Booth

4-H Fabrics & Fashions

4-H Home Environment

4-H Textiles Science and Care

4-H Food & Nutrition

4-H Food Preservation Exhibit

4-H Horticulture

4-H Leisure Educational & Cultural Arts

4-H Photography

Model Rocketry

Personal Development

Jr. Livestock Judging Contest

Crops, Fruits and Vegetables and Range Plants

Poster Art

Shooting Sports

4-H Woodwork Handicraft Exhibits

Poultry, Rabbits

And much, much more...

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Section C

Judging &

Other Activities

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The following section contains brief descriptions of activities and judging contests that 4-H

members can participate in. Much of this information was pulled from the Guidelines for

Oklahoma 4-H Events and Activities. This publication is available for reference at the Extension

Office or from your local 4-H leaders. This information is intended to expose 4-H members to

activities they may possibly be interested in. If you would like further information about a

specific contest, when it takes place or the study materials for that contest, please contact your

local leader or the Extension Office.

Livestock Judging

State 4-H livestock judging contests are held to promote interest in livestock evaluation and

selection and to give 4-H members opportunities to display or improve their judging skills. The

major livestock judging contests are:

County Fair

Spring Show

State Fair of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa

State Qualifying Livestock Judging contest at OSU to select teams to participate in out-of-

state events.

Objectives

To enhance the total 4-H Animal Science Education Program in Oklahoma by providing:

An opportunity for 4-H members to put into practice skills learned in selecting animals for

their desired traits.

An incentive for 4-H members to participate in the livestock programs offered.

An opportunity for 4-H members to learn desirable leadership, citizenship, communication

and decision-making skills.

An opportunity for 4-H members to measure their achievement of certain skills.

An opportunity for the public to learn about 4-H.

Contest

Contestants will place classes of four animals (market: beef, sheep, and swine, or Breeding

class) and give oral reasons usually on three classes.

Who Can Participate

Participants must be enrolled as a 4-H member.

Must meet requirements set forth by the sponsoring organization as well as those

established by the Oklahoma State University Extension Service.

Juniors 13 and under, Senior Division 14 and up as of January 1.

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Commercial Cattle Grading

Statewide schools and contests are held at the Tulsa State Fair in October. A multi-county

school and contest is held at the Tulsa Stockyards in July.

Objectives

To provide an opportunity for youth to display their skill in determining the various use of

categories of live beef cattle and the use of USDA standards for grading feeders and

slaughter cattle.

To provide an incentive for the development of a county beef cattle education program and

the training of youth.

To assist in the dissemination of educational information on the technique of USDA

cattle grading systems to youth an interested adults.

To recognize 4-H members for outstanding achievement.

Contest

See Tulsa State Fair Book for details.

Who can Participate

Bona fide 4-H members. Refer to the specific show catalog for number of teams eligible per

county, and other rules and regulations.

Horse Judging The State Horse Judging Contest determines the counties that represent Oklahoma in Regional

and National competition. The contest is sponsored by the OSU Horsemen’s Association and

OSU Extension and is held in Stillwater.

Team Selection

First Place Team—First choice to all contests

Second Place Team—Second choice to all contests

Qualifications

Each county may enter 12 members

Team members must meet age and membership requirements for out-of-state judging contests

Talks/Demonstrations

All members are eligible

Held at Roundup

First Place Senior—out-of-state contest first choice

Second Place Senior—second choice out of state

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Dairy Cattle Judging National

The National Dairy Cattle Judging contest is held in Madison, Wisconsin in the fall.

Regional

The NAILE Invitational Youth (4-H and FFA) Dairy Cattle Judging contest is held at Louisville,

KY in November. Each state is limited to one 4-H team.

State

The State Dairy Cattle Judging contest is held to select an Oklahoma team for the National

Contest.

Final Team Selection to Represent Oklahoma

Team selection will be determined at an official state-wide judging event under the supervision

of the appropriate subject matter specialist and the state 4-H Office. If one of the top two teams

in the contest does not meet the age requirement, no team will be selected to represent the state at

the national contest.

Specific Requirements

Each team member must be 14 by January 1 of the year making the trip.

Each team member must have a signed Code of Conduct agreement (RAM form) on file in the

State 4-H Office.

To be considered as a county team, all members of the team be enrolled in 4-H in the county

for which they are registering to judge.

Judging Regulations

Each county may enter one (1) official team of three (3) or four (4) individuals in the state

judging contest. The team just be designated as the official team by the county Extension staff.

Additional teams may enter for practice.

The high-scoring team will represent Oklahoma in the 4-H judging event at the National 4-H

Dairy Judging Contest it he Fall.

The National Dairy Judging team will not be eligible to compete again in the national event.

Meat Identification and Judging

This contest is held at county and district levels then a statewide contest held at OSU-Meat Lab

in March. The selection of a team to represent Oklahoma at the national contest is made at this

time. The National 4-H Meat Identification and Judging Contest is held in Kansas City, MO in

November. The second place team can represent Oklahoma at the National Western Stock Show

4-H Meats and Judging Contest at Denver in January at their own expense.

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Objectives

To provide an opportunity for youth to develop their skills in meat identification and cookery

methods of meat cuts.

To provide a culminating activity for a county meat science program.

To select a team to represent Oklahoma at two major contests.

Contest

The state contest consists of 10 stops that are 8 minutes each. Stops include:

1. 10 retail cuts—identification and cookery method;



4. Quality wholesale cut class (beef or pork);

5. Quality retail cut class (beef of pork);

6. Reason class (may be either on wholesale or retail class;

7. Quality wholesale cut class (beef or pork);

8. Beef carcass class;

9. Quality retail cut class (beef or pork);

10. Pork carcass class.

County and district contest will be similar but not as many classes.

Who Can Participate

The contest will consist of junior and senior division.

Junior must be 9-13 years of age as of January 1 in the year enrolling.

Senior members must be 14 years of age as of January 1 in the year enrolling.

Only senior teams (all members at least 14 years of age as of January 1) will be eligible for out-

of-state trips.

Each county may enter a total of 12 contestants (individuals and/or teams) including a

maximum of 2 senior teams (3 or 4 members).

Mixing junior and seniors to form a team is not permitted.

Nobel County Teams to state will be determined by scores from the county and district

contests. Top 12 contestants will qualify for state.

Eligibility

The team or members of the first place team representing Oklahoma at the Kansas City contest is

ineligible to participate in future national, state, and district meat judging contests as a team.

Individuals can compete in state and district events if there is an individual category.

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4-H Poultry Judging

The National 4-H Poultry Judging Contest is one section of the 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference.

The Conference is held at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, KY in

November

Objectives

To develop youth and help them learn the techniques of logical accurate decisions, and to

develop the ability to express their reasons orally.

To help youth learn and understand standards used in poultry production and marketing and to

apply the standards in a realistic-decision making situation.

To serve as an award activity and trip for youth who have achieved superior levels of

performance in state competition and thus stimulate the learning process interest and

enthusiasm.

Contest

Three (3) groups of four (4) birds each for past production.

A set of oral reasons on one of the above groups.

Ready to lay pullets to be placed on production potential.

Placing of these pullets will be on physical development (body capacity). Well developed birds

as determined by such factors as length of keel and depth of body should be placed ahead of

poorly developed birds with advanced sexual maturity.

Two (2) groups of eight dressed broilers to be identified as A, B, or C using U.S.D.A. standards

for dressed poultry.

One (1) class of ten (10) broiler parts to be identified by name according to the U.S.D.A.

standards.

One (1) class of twenty white shell eggs to be identified as AA, A, B or reject.

Twenty white shell eggs to be identified as AA, A, B or reject according to the U.S.D.A.

standard of grades.

One (1) class of twenty shell eggs to be individually classified as A, B or Dirty according to

U.S.D.A. standards for exterior quality. These eggs are not to be handled.

Final Team to Represent Oklahoma

Team selection will be determined a the Tulsa state Fair judging event under the supervision of

the appropriate subject matter specialist and the State 4-H Office.

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Dog Obedience Trial

Dog obedience trials are events held for youth to exhibit dog projects (District Sanctioned Dog

Shows and State Shows at Oklahoma city and Tulsa as announced).

Objectives

To acquire knowledge of the responsibilities and pleasure of owning or caring for a dog.

To demonstrate sound dog care and management and practices.

To have the pleasure of enrolling in or teaching the Oklahoma 4-H Dog Obedience Program.

Contest

See State Fair Book or Dog Project Manuals.

Who Can Participate

Bona fide 4-H members must meet membership requirement and be enrolled in 4-H at least 120

days prior to the trial.


Dogs must be six months old to participate in obedience training program.

Dogs must show proof of rabies immunization prior to group involvement (see Oklahoma

guidelines for Dog Shows).

Other requirements stated by Oklahoma guidelines for Dog Shows.

Limitations

Dogs who have received an AKC Obedience Degree will not be eligible for 4-H competition.

Dogs who have received 170 points in Oklahoma 4-H sanctioned shows must move up to the

next class of participation (See Oklahoma guidelines for Dog Shows).

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Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Judging

The Oklahoma northern, southern, and state contests are 1/2 day events located in either the

Great Plains, Eastern Deciduous Forests, or Southern coastal Plain of Oklahoma.

Objectives

To teach youth about the fundamentals of wildlife management.

Contest

Contest is composed of five (5) activities:

1. Identify common wildlife foods.

2. Interpret wildlife habitat from aerial photographs.

3. Prescribe wildlife management practices.

4. Develop a rural wildlife management plan.

5. Develop an urban wildlife management plan.

The Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program manual is available on line at

www.whep.org/National_WHEP_Manual.html

Requirements for Oklahoma Northern and Southern Contests

Competition will be divided into Junior and Senior divisions.

Junior division members must be 9-13 years old.

Senior division members must be 14-19 years old.

Because of the location of the Oklahoma forest resource and past levels of participation, 4-H

members from the Norwest District and Northeast District will compete together in a Northern

contest.

4-H members from the Southwest District and the Southeast District will compete together in a

southern contest. The sites of the Northern and Southern contest will be held in eastern

Oklahoma with the specific location determined annually.

Requirement for State Contest

Only Senior division members (members who have passed their 14th birthday before January 1

of the current year) are eligible to compete for the state championship and privileged to

represent Oklahoma at the national invitational. Junior division members; however, can

participate in the state contest.

Participation in a previous contest (county, Northern, Southern, etc.) is not a requirement for

state competition.

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Forestry Judging

The Oklahoma northern, southern, and state contests are 1/2 day events located in the forested

regions of eastern Oklahoma. The national invitational is a four-day contest in West Virginia in

late July.

Objectives

To develop leadership talents and to work towards achieving character development and

effective citizenship.

To develop desirable attitudes toward the need and importance of managing forests as a source

of income, raw materials, enjoyment necessary for quality living and habitat for wildlife.

To acquire information and understanding of practical forestry skills in forest management and

the utilization of forest and woodland products.

Contest

Contest will consist of four events

1. Tree identification

2. Insect and Disease Identification

3. Forest Evaluation

4. Written Forestry Quiz

For resources, request “Forestry Judging in Oklahoma” or “4-H Forestry Program & Trees” or

“Forest Trees of Oklahoma”.

Requirements for Oklahoma Northern and Southern Contests

Competition will be divided into Junior and Senior divisions.

Junior division members must be 9-13 years old.

Senior division members must be 14-19 years old.

Because of the location of the Oklahoma forest resource and past levels of participation, 4-H

members from the Norwest District and Northeast District will compete together in a Northern

contest.

4-H members from the Southwest District and the Southeast District will compete together in a

southern contest. The sites of the Northern and Southern contest will be held in eastern

Oklahoma with the specific location determined annually.

Requirement for State Contest

Only Senior division members (members who have passed their 14th birthday before January 1

of the current year) are eligible to compete for the state championship and privileged to

represent Oklahoma at the national invitational. Junior division members; however, can

participate in the state contest.

Participation in a previous contest (county, Northern, Southern, etc.) is not a requirement for

state competition.

Requirements for National Invitational

The first place team (3-4 members) at the State contest earns the right to represent Oklahoma at

National.

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Entomology Judging

The State Entomology Judging Contest is held at the Oklahoma City State Fair. There is no

National Contest.

Contest

The contest is open to club members enrolled in 4-H entomology. Participants will be asked to

identify, key-out or provide basic information about 25 injurious or beneficial arthropods that

have economic importance in Oklahoma. A study list which includes all the information that

may be asked of a participant is found on pages 29-43 in the 4-H Members Guide 1,

Entomology—Exploring the Insect World). A participant may enter as an individual, team

member or be considered as both. A team consists of three or four members. The total team

points shall consist of the top three members scores: however, if four members comprise a

winning team, all four members should share the prize money. There is no limit to the number

of teams and/or individuals that a county may enter in this contest. To prepare for this contest,

refer to 4-H members Entomology guide book, “Entomology—Exploring the Insect World”.

Judging Regulations

A participant may enter as an individual, team member, or both.

A team consists of three or four members, with the best three scores counted.

There is no limit to the number of teams or individuals a county may enter.

Age Requirements

All senior teams may include some junior members.

All members of junior teams must be under 13 years old by January 1.

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Land, Range, and Pasture Judging

The National Land and Range Judging Contest is held in Oklahoma City the first week of May

each year. It is a two-day event. State Land and Range Judging Contest is held in Stillwater

each April.

Objectives

To teach youth and adults to evaluate and classify land according to its physical characteristics

such as depth, slope, permeability, etc.

To lean to evaluate and classify range sites, plants, and habitat.

Contest for Land Judging

Contest will consist of evaluating four sites for the following: texture, depth, slope, erosion,

permeability, surface runoff, vegetative practices, mechanical practices, and soil amendments.

For resources, request “Land Judging in Oklahoma”.

Contest for Range Judging

Judging rangeland is combined into a four-part program. Contestants will spend 20 minutes at

each of the following four locations and are asked to:

1. Determine the ecological site and state of plant succession.

2. Determine the value of the ecological site for beef cattle and bobwhite quail.

3. Identify plants and give their value for beef cattle and bobwhite quail.

4. Make management recommendations based on the resource value ratings stated in the

objectives.

For resources, ask for “Judging Rangeland for Livestock and Wildlife Values”.

Who Can Participate

Statewide contest—any 4-H member; as many local and/or county teams as desired.

National Land Judging—one team from each of the four (4) districts and one (at large) next

highest scoring team.

National Range Judging—one team per county and/or club may enter.


Bona fide 4-H member.

There is no age limit for state contest. However, to qualify for National Contest, all team

members must be 14 years of age by January 1 of year enrolled.

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Horticulture Judging The State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest is held at the State Fair of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

Participants are asked to identify and judge plant specimens which are either native to Oklahoma or

commonly grown in Oklahoma. There is no national 4-H contest at this time. 4-H members may be interested

in National Junior Horticulture Association (NJHA) or FFA activities and contests for national experience.

Contest

The State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest consists of three judging classes, composed of fruits or nuts,

vegetables and/or ornamentals (cut flowers, flowering or foliage potted plants or container nursery stock). The

identification portion includes 40 samples of ornamental plants or parts of plants, fruits, nuts and vegetables.

Who Can Participate

Any 4-H member may participate as an individual or team member. As many club and/or county individuals

or teams as desired may enter. Members who have not reached their 14th birthday as of January 1 of the

current year are classed as juniors.

Limitations

Any junior in the contest who previously participated on a 1st place junior team, must judge in the senior

division. However, if the 1st place junior team had four members, only the top three members must move

to the senior division.

The top three members of last year's 1st place senior team are eligible to participate as individuals, only.

Awards

Plaques and ribbons are awarded to individuals and teams according to the policies of the State Fair of

Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

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State Wheat Show The State Wheat Show is a one-day show held in late summer. An awards banquet is held in mid-September.

Qualified winners of the State Wheat Show will receive an expense paid trip to the Export Market on the Gulf

Coast. Records and wheat samples must be submitted prior to the show. Contact the county Extension office for

specific details and respective year’s due dates.

Objectives

To encourage increased production of wheat with superior market quality.

Who Can Participate

Any bona fide 4-H member who meets the criteria.


Fill out enrollment form and send to State Grain Marketing office by due date (mid July). Report forms and

samples will be due mid July.

How to take part - Plant five acres or more of any variety of hard red winter wheat eligible for certification.

Two samples may be entered, but they cannot be the same variety and they must each be planted on five (5)

acres or more.

Wheat must be certified, registered or one (1) year removed.

Each 4-H Club member will be expected to submit an accurate record of production and marketing costs

involved in preparation, planting, harvesting and marketing the crop. This record will consist of:

Report form for wheat quality improvement program.

A brief story giving the important facts relative to producing and marketing the crop.

A certified seed certificate or letter from the seed company stating the seed was certified, registered for one

year removed.

Submit a 15 pound sample of your wheat for judging.

Limitations

1. Members may make the out-of-state trip only one time.

2. The exhibitor must be 14 years old by January 1 to make the trip. If there are not seven participants in the top

25 who are 14 years of age, youth who are closest to 14 and in the top 25 may be allowed to go if a parent

attends with him or her.

3. County extension personnel are eligible to make the trip every three years.

4. Exhibitors may only take the trip one time as a 4-H member.

County Responsibility

To promote program and enter exhibitors' samples in wheat show competition.

Awards

First place - cash award and title "4-H Wheat Champion" - compete for overall Grand Wheat Champion title.

Cash award - for visual placing 1st through 25th and for 2nd through 25th on baking placing.

The top seven placing eligible 4-H youth will receive an educational study tour of the Wheat Export Market.

Chaperone

Extension worker with 4-H responsibilities from the county of the highest placing 4-H’er. Extension Educator

may make the trip every third year.

Sponsors Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation, Oklahoma Wheat Commission and Enid Board of Trade

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State Broiler Show

The Oklahoma State Broiler Show is held in Cherokee County at the OSU Extension Center Fair

facility the first Monday of May each year. Participants must utilize the certified banded chicks

which are supplied by broiler companies and distributed at a designated time and place.

Objectives

The Oklahoma Broiler Show is supported for the purpose of promoting greater interest in the

production of high quality broilers in the state of Oklahoma. Special emphasis is on the

production and marketing of broilers by Oklahoma 4-H and FFA youth and the opportunity to

promote a greater understanding of the commercial poultry.

Who Can Participate

All Oklahoma 4-H and FFA members are eligible to participate. Membership in 4-H follows

the rules and regulations of age as outlined in the Policy and Procedures for membership,

Publication #5.

Participants must use only banded chicks supplied through State Broiler Show. Applications

are available through County OSU Extension Center. Chicks must be picked up at the

Cherokee County site on a designated date—approximately the third Tuesday in March.

Participation in the Judging Contest is open to all 4-H and FFA members. Contest will begin

promptly at 10:00 am the day of the show.

County Responsibility

Provide application forms and educational opportunities for youth that would support the project.

State Responsibility

The State Broiler Show Committee will review and update the rules and regulations, organize the

contest, notify the OCES Staff and FFA Instructors about contest participation, secure

sponsorship of the contest and the activities related to the contest and evaluate the results of the

contest.

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Awards

Premiums will be awarded as follows:

Weight

Quality

Overall (weight and quality combined, giving extra merit to quality)

Overall Grand Champion Exhibit

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Exhibit

Poultryman Award (weight, quality and Youth Judging Contest placings combined)

Expenses

Cost to participate in the contest is $5.00 for first box entry fee and an additional $2.00 if a

second box is shown.

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Crops Judging

Objective

To develop decision making skills.

To increase youth knowledge of important agronomic crops.

Contest

The contest will consist of two parts, identification and judging. Identification will include

plants and seeds of crops and weeds. The identification list can be found in the 4-H manual

“Plant Science Exhibit Preparation Manual” No. 700. Judging will consist of placing three

classes of four samples selected from the following categories: cotton bolls, earcorn, grain

sorghum heads, sorghum grain, small legumes seed (alfalfa, clover, etc.) large legume seed

(soybean, mungbean, etc.), and small grain seed (wheat, barley, etc.).

Who Can Participate

A bona fide 4-H member (see State Fair book for further information).

Tractor Driving Contest

Objective

To promote safe operation of Farm Equipment.

Contest

State—See Tulsa State Fair book; County—See Panhandle Expo Fairbook—Thursday morning

during the county fair contestants will sign up for driving order and complete a driving course.

Score sheets and driving patterns will be based upon contest listed in the Tulsa State Fair book.

Who Can Participate

Must be 4-H or FFA member between the ages of 14 and 19 years old (must not have graduated

from high school prior to May of the contest year). Must complete and place in county contest to

be eligible to compete at the State contest.

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Shooting Sports

Two state skeet and trap shoots are held annually, one in the spring and one in the fall. The State

Shooting Sports Committee will determine locations and dates. State air pistol, air rifle and

archery competitions are held at Roundup.

Objectives

To provide 4-H youth with a supervised opportunity to learn the safe and effective operation of

sporting arms.

To provide shooting sports members with a safe and supervised contest in the shooting sports

project.

Who Can Participate

Any 4-H member who is certified by county extension personnel may participate in shooting

sports meets. A county may enter as many teams or individuals as they desire.


Team and individual entries must be approved by County Extension and/or District Staff.

(Extension educator approval verifies that team or individual members have received

appropriate training by certified 4-H instructors.)

Eligible teams and or individuals must be coached by a qualified instructor who has been

exposed to the objectives of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program and who has been certified at a

4-H certification workshop.

A qualified instructor is one who has been certified as an instructor through 4-H Leader

Training and who can demonstrate to the County Extension Personnel that they are qualified.

It is highly recommended that Extension staff and Coaches obtain a "Statement of Release of

Responsibility" from the parent or guardian that includes information concerning who

instructed and where and when the participant received safety training.

Age divisions will be as follows:

Team Divisions (five members per team) Age based on January 1 of the year of the shoot.

Junior Team, ages 10-13

Senior Team, ages 14-18

Individual Divisions Age based on January 1 of the year of the shoot.

Ages 10-11

Ages 12-13

Ages 14-15

Ages 16-18

Purpose to keep 4-H'ers in same age category for entire 4-H year.

State Shoots will be scored according to the ATA and NSSA rules. See Shooting Sports Policy

for more details.

Non-Shotgun Disciplines

As the number of counties participating in other disciplines grows, competitions will be

conducted for the other shooting sports disciplines. Counties with certified instructors will be

notified of such opportunities.

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Foods Judging

Contest is held at Texas County 4-H Food Show.

Objective

To increase knowledge of quality standards in food prepared.

To learn to make decisions.

Contest

The contest consists of three to four classes of foods. Contestants will not taste food unless

instructed to at that class. Texture, structure, shape, doneness, mixing and over-all uniformity

will be criteria judging.

Who Can Participate

All enrolled 4-H members are eligible to participate. You do not have to enter the food show to

judge. Divisions are 1st year members; 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years; 5th and 6th years; 7th, 8th and

9th years. Ribbons are awarded to the top five individuals.

Consumer Education

Contest is held at the State Fair of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City only.

Objectives

To develop skills in selecting quality items for personal or home use with emphasis on

construction skills.

Contest

Four classes of consumer products from the Consumer Judging Manual will be used for this

contest, along with two classes of clothing construction techniques. Clothing construction classes

may be selected from any year. Teams will be comprised of three or four 4-H members. The top

three ember’s score will determine the team score. The county may also enter extra 4-H members

as individual contestants. Contestants must enter as either a junior or senior team member or

individuals determined as of January 1. Criteria used for placing classes are outlined in the

“Consumer Judging Manual”, Fabrics an Fashions Clothing Construction Manuals and the

Standards of Quality—4-H and Adults publication available from the Extension office.

Who Can Participate

Juniors—9 to 13 years of age as of January 1. Four to a team; individuals allowed.

Seniors—14 years and over as of January 1. Four to a team; individuals allowed.

Must be an enrolled 4-H member who is familiar with 4-H clothing, Home Environment

project area.

Contact the Extension office for Fabrics and Fashions judging manuals and Standards of Quality

Judging. All state participants must be certified by county and limited to 12 individuals.

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Home Economics Judging Contest

Contest is held at the Texas County Panhandle Exposition.

Objectives

To increase knowledge of quality standards in home economics.

To lean to make decisions.

Contest

The contest consists of six classes related to areas of Home Economics.

Who Can Participate

Classes 1st year members

2nd & 3rd year members

4th & 5th year members

6th, 7th, 8th & 9th year members

Awards

Premiums to 1st to 3rd place and ribbons.

Ribbons to 4th and 5th place.

4-H Insect Identification

This contest is held in September at the Oklahoma County Extension Office in Oklahoma City and is

open to all 4-H members. Participants may enter as an individual, team member or be considered as

both. There is no limit to the number of teams and/or individuals that a county may enter.

This contest has a junior division and a senior division. Juniors are members who have not reached their

14th birthday as of January 1 of the current calendar year. A junior member may compete as a member of

a senior team: but a senior member may not compete on a junior division team. Junior and senior teams

will consist of 3 or 4 members with the three highest scores being retained for scoring purposes.

In order to receive premiums, all participants must have their social security number available at

registration on the day of the contest. This information will then be given to the Oklahoma State Fair and

will not be held by Oklahoma 4-H.

Participants will be asked to identify, key-out or provide basic information about 25 injurious or

beneficial arthropods that have economic importance in Oklahoma. A study list, which includes all the

information that may be asked of a participant, is available on-line at: http://entoplp.okstate.edu/4H-

FFA/ppt/guides.html.

Awards

Ribbons will be awarded to the top ten (10) in each class.

Plaques and premiums to individuals and teams for both juniors and seniors.

http://entoplp.okstate.edu/4H-FFA/ppt/guides.html

http://entoplp.okstate.edu/4H-FFA/ppt/guides.html

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4-H Horticulture Judging

The contest is held in September at the Oklahoma County Extension Office in Oklahoma City

and will consist of judging and identification of plant specimens.

This contest is open to all 4-H members. Participants may enter as an individual, team member

or be considered as both. There is no limit to the number of teams and/or individuals that a

county may enter.

This contest has a junior division and a senior division. Juniors are members who have not

reached their 14th

birthday as of January 1 of the current calendar year. A junior member may

compete as a member of a senior team: but a senior member may not compete on a junior

division team. Junior and senior teams will consist of 3 or 4 members with the three highest

scores being retained for scoring purposes.


registration on the day of the contest. This information will then be given to the Oklahoma State

Fair and will not be held by Oklahoma 4-H.

The contest will consist of judging and identification of plant specimens. For the full list of

potential specimens, as well as study materials, please see the plant lists in the “Projects,

Contests & Activities” section of the National Junior Horticulture Association website at

http://www.njha.org/projects_hortid.html

There will be three classes of four (4) plates. Each will be judged on the basis of condition,

quality, uniformity, true-to-type, and size. Classes will be taken from any of the lists (see the

website above) of the four commodity groups to be identified/judged (fruits and nuts, vegetables

and herbs, flowering/indoor plants and woody ornamentals). Plates in each class will be ranked

from first to last. Scores will be determined by a Hormel calculator. Oral reasons will not be

required of contestants.

The identification portion includes a total of 40 samples from any of the lists of the four

commodity groups to be identified/judged. Any 4-H member may participate as an individual or

team member.

The final score will be determined by the total score of the judging classes (50 points possible

each) plus the identification test (200 points possible). Ribbons will be awarded to the top ten

(10) in each class.

Awards


http://www.njha.org/projects_hortid.html

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4-H Consumer Judging

This contest will be held in September at the Oklahoma County Extension Office. The Sr.

Consumer Judging contest immediately follows the Jr. Contest. This contest is open to all 4-H

members. Participants may enter as an individual, team member or be considered as both. There

is no limit to the number of teams and/or individuals that a county may enter.

This contest has a junior division and a senior division. Juniors are members who have not

reached their 14th

birthday as of January 1 of the current calendar year. A junior member may

compete as a member of a senior team: but a senior member may not compete on a junior

division team. Junior and senior teams will consist of 3 or 4 members with the three highest

scores being retained for scoring purposes.


registration on the day of the contest. This information will then be given to the Oklahoma State

Fair and will not be held by Oklahoma 4-H.

Six classes of consumer products/services will be judged during this contest.

Juniors and seniors will be asked questions about the classes and answers will be scored.

Awards

Ribbons will be awarded to the top ten (10) in each class.


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Section D

Awards

& Trips

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County Medals

County project awards presented at the County 4-H Achievement Banquet are based on work

recorded in the County 4-H Reports Form which is due the second Friday in July.

A 4-H member must be 9 years old by January 1 of the current year to qualify for a medal.

A listing of county medals may be found on page 1 of the County 4-H Report Form.

Criteria for County Medals:

Submit a completed County Report Form (Record Book)

Completion of any of the following will enhance your chances of being awarded a county

medal in a project area.

Give a talk or an illustrated presentation at the local, county or state level and report it in the

project area.

Participate in at least one 4-H or community citizenship project and report in the project area

you wish to receive a medal. It should relate to the project area.

Enter at least one exhibit and/or participate in a citizenship or leadership activity at the

Panhandle Exposition in the project area. Example: do a working display, relieve

Superintendent of 4-H Department, 4-H promotion activity.

County medals will be awarded at the discretion of the OSU Extension staff.

Objectives

To strive for greater accomplishment each year.

To set goals for yourself and follow through.

Donor

Texas County 4-H Federation

County Leader of the Year

Purpose

Draw attention to the importance of volunteer leaders to the County 4-H program.

Provide appropriate recognition for 4-H leaders that are doing an outstanding job in their local

community or the county program.

Select a leader to represent Texas County for the State Leader of the Year.

Texas County Leader of the Year will receive paid registration to the State Volunteer Leaders

Conference in July.

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4-H Gate Sign

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to submit a completed County Report Form (Record Book).

Basis of Selection

Will be awarded to a 4-H member the first time the member submits a completed County Report

Form (Record Book). Presented at the County Achievement Banquet.

Donor

Mid-First Bank, Guymon, Oklahoma

Award

4-H Gate Sign

Texas County Banker’s Award

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to participate in and the completion of 4-H projects. To encourage

4-H members to strive for growth and accomplishments.

Basis of Selection

The second year that a 4-H member submits a completed County Report Form (Record Book).

Donors

Bank of the Panhandle, Guymon

City National Bank, Guymon

First National Bank, Hooker

First National Bank, Texhoma

Award

4-H Jackets presented at the County Achievement Banquet

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OHCE Safety Award

Objectives

To encourage 4-H members to practice safety in their homes, farms and highways.

To promote safety in their communities.

To make others more safety conscious.

Basis of Selection

Turn in a completed County Report Form (Record Book).

Show evidence of project work in safety. Report should show that more was done than just

school work or programs attended. Should give programs or do a display, a talk or illustrated

presentation.

Donor

Texas County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE). The organization reserves

the right to not present the award if they so choose. To be presented at the County Achievement

Banquet.

Award

Cash to one Junior (9-13) boy or girl

Cash to one Senior (14-19) boy or girl

OHCE Health Award

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to practice good health in their everyday lives.

To promote good health practices to others.

To make others aware of good health practices.

Basis of Selection

Turn in a complete county Report Form (Record Book).

Show evidence of following or teaching good health practices to others.

Donor



Banquet.

Award



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OHCE Citizenship Award

Objective

To recognize Texas county 4-H members who have exhibited outstanding Citizenship

accomplishments in the local, county and/or state 4-H program.

Basis of Selection

4-H member’s involvement and citizenship activity in 4-H.

Evidence shown of total citizenship activity.

Evidence of promoting citizenship in their local and/or on the county level.

Donor



Banquet.

Award



Dress Review

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to participate in the Texas County Dress Revue Contest.

Basis for Selection

Named Champion and Reserve Champion in the Junior (9-11), Intermediate (12-14) and Senior

(14 & up) divisions of County Dress Revue contest.

Donor

Arleen James, OSU Texas County Extension Educator for Family and Consumer Sciences.

Awards

Awards presented at County Achievement Banquet.

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Impressive Dress

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to participate in the Texas County Impressive Dress Contest.

Basis for Selection

Named Champion and Reserve Champion in the Junior (9-11) and Senior (14 & up) divisions of

County Dress Revue contest.

Donor

Arleen James, OSU Texas County Extension Educator for Family and Consumer Sciences.

Awards


Share-The-Fun

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to participate in the Texas County 4-H Share-The-Fun group and

individual acts.

Basis for Selection and Awards

1st Place in Junior (9-13) and Senior (14 and up) Individual Acts—trophy and ribbons. 1st Place

Junior and Senior Small Group Act—cash and ribbons. 1st Place Junior and Senior Large Group

Acts—cash and ribbons. Individual and group acts will be placed 1st through 5th.

Donor

State Farm Insurance, Guymon

Awards

Awards presented at the conclusion of Share-The-Fun.

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Farm Bureau Leadership Award

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to show leadership abilities with 4-H projects and 4-H activities.

Basis of Selection

Submit a County Report Form (Record Book) for the year the award is made and the year prior.

Based on current year of work.

May only be received once.

One boy and/or one girl in in their junior or senior year of high school.

Discretion of Texas County Farm Bureau.

Awards


Fairboard Award

Objective

To recognize one Texas County 4-H member as the most outstanding 4-H member during the

year.

To encourage 4-H members to strive to make the best better, to serve others, to exhibit

leadership and citizenship and to do satisfactory project work.

Basis of Selection

Submit a completed county Report Form (Record Book) 7th year and up.

Have been a 4-H member for more than 3 years.

Participated in local and county activities and projects.

Is a local or county officer.

Exhibited genuine enthusiasm for 4-H work influencing others.

Willingness to assist others in 4-H.

May only be received once.

Donor Texas County Fairboard

Award

Savings Bond

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4-H Graduation Award

Objective

To assist Texas County last year 4-H members with their continuing education.

Basis of Selection

Submit a completed County Report Form (Record book) for 9th year work.

Donor

Texas County 4-H Federation

Award

$100 cash.

Talks Contest

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to participate in the County Talks Contest.

Basis of Selection

Grand and Reserve Champion of County contest in Junior (9-13) and Senior (14 and up)

division.

Donor

Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Reeves

Awards

Plaque, presented at County Achievement Banquet.

Illustrated and PowerPoint Presentations Contest

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to participate in the County Illustrated and Power Point

Presentations Contest.

Basis of Selection

Grand and Reserve Champion of County contest in Junior (9-13) and Senior (14 and up)

division.

Donor

Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Reeves

Awards

Plaque, presented at County Achievement Banquet.

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Clifford Hatcher Award

Objective

To recognize the Texas County Junior 4-H boy and girl as the outstanding Junior 4-H member

during the year.

Basis of Selection

Must have completed one full year as a Texas County 4-H member.

Must not be over 13 years of age as of January 1 of current 4-H year.

Must submit a Texas County Junior 4-H member evaluation application when requested

(available at OSU Extension Office).

Applications are based on the honor system. Committee reserves the right to question

application.

May only receive once.

Donor

Clifford Hatcher Award committee

Award

Loving Cup Trophy

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Clifford Hatcher Memorial Jr. Achievement Award Texas County Jr. 4-H Member Evaluation Application

Eligibility: Must have completed one full year as a 4-H member, and must not be over 13years of age as

of January 1 of the current year.

Name ________________________________________ Birthdate ____________________ Age _____

Address ______________________________________________________________________________

(street, box and/or route) (city, state, zip code)

Club ____________________________________________________ Boy ________ Girl ________

This application covers the period from _________________________ to _________________________.

I. LOCAL CLUB ORGANIZATION

A. Officer of Local Club Pres, VP, Sec., Treas., Game Leader, Reporter, Song Leader—10 pts _____ (circle which officer you were)

B. Participation in Local Club Programs 5 point limit for each

Perfect Attendance, local meetings _____

4-H Talk _____

Demonstration _____

Functioning Committee _____

Project Tour _____

Community Project _____

Workshop Attended _____

C Assistance given to non-family 4-H Members 3 points/assistance—15 point limit _____

Name of Individual Project and Date

1. ______________________________ ______________________________

2. ______________________________ ______________________________

3. ______________________________ ______________________________

4. ______________________________ ______________________________

5. ______________________________ ______________________________

D. Exhibits—Local Shows (livestock, food, etc) 15 points maximum, 6 total points for participation ______

Additional points as follows: 1st—3 points, 2nd—2 points, 3rd—1 point

Exhibit Placing

1. ___________________________________ __________________

2. ___________________________________ __________________

3. ___________________________________ __________________ ______

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II. COUNTY-WIDE EVENTS

A. Share-The-Fun 20 points maximum

1. Individual Act 6 points for participation ______

Additional points as follows: Blue—3 points; Red—1 point;

1st—5 points; 2nd—3 points; 3rd—1 point ______

2. Group Act 6 points for participation ______

Additional points as follows: Blue—3 points; Red—1 point


B. Dress Revue and Impressive Dress 40 points possible

1. Dress Revue 15 points for participation ______

Additional points as follows: Grand—3 points; Reserve—1 point

1st—2 points; 2nd—1 points

Blue—2 points; Red—1 point ______

2. Impressive Dress 15 points for participation ______

Additional points as follows: Grand—3 points; Reserve—1 point

1st—2 points; 2nd—1 points

Blue—2 points; Red—1 point ______

C. Judging Contests (meats, livestock, home economics, foods, land, etc.) ______

20 points possible—3 points per contest (maximum 15 points)

Additional points as follows: 1st place individual or team—5 points

2nd place individual or team—4 points

3rd place individual or team—3 points

4th place individual or team—2 points

5th place individual or team—1 point

Name of Contest Team Placing Individual Placing

1. ______________________________ _____________ ______________

2. ______________________________ _____________ ______________

3. ______________________________ _____________ ______________

4. ______________________________ _____________ ______________

5. ______________________________ _____________ ______________

D. Exhibits (Fairs) 30 points maximum

1. 4-H Exhibits (Panhandle Exposition) 15 points for participation ______

Additional points as follows: 1st—3 points; 2nd—2 points; 3rd—1 point

Exhibit Placing

1. ___________________________________ __________________

2. ___________________________________ __________________

3. ___________________________________ __________________

4. ___________________________________ __________________

5. ___________________________________ __________________ ______

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2. Open Class Exhibits (Panhandle Exposition) 20 points maximum, 5 points for participation ______


Exhibit Placing

1. ___________________________________ __________________

2. ___________________________________ __________________

3. ___________________________________ __________________

4. ___________________________________ __________________

5. ___________________________________ __________________ ______

3. Exhibits (Any other fair/show) 20 points maximum, 5 points for participation ______


Exhibit Placing

1. ___________________________________ __________________

2. ___________________________________ __________________

3. ___________________________________ __________________

4. ___________________________________ __________________

5. ___________________________________ __________________ ______

E. Texas County Jr. Stock Show Exhibits 20 points maximum, 5 points for participation ______


Exhibit Placing

1. ___________________________________ __________________

2. ___________________________________ __________________

3. ___________________________________ __________________

4. ___________________________________ __________________

5. ___________________________________ __________________ ______

F. Worked in 4-H Concession Stand 20 points maximum, 10 points each

Panhandle Exposition ________ ______

Stock Show ________ ______

G. County Talks and Illustrated Presentation Contests 40 points maximum

1. Talks Contest 20 points possible, 12 points for participation ______


1st—5 points ; 2nd—3 points; 3rd—1 point ______

2. Illustrated Presentations 20 points possible, 12 points for participation ______



3. Power Point Presentations 20 points possible, 12 points for participation ______



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H County Food Show 20 points possible, 12 points for participation ______


1st—5 points; 2nd—3 points; 3rd—1 point

Sweepstakes—2 points ______

I. Provide assistance to County Extension Educator 15 points max, 5 points per event

Assistance Provided Place/Date

1____________________________ ___________________________

2. ___________________________ ___________________________

3. ___________________________ ___________________________ ______

J. Provide workshop or program at Cloverbud Day Camp, Quarterly Project Workshop,

Summer Workshop, County Camp, etc. 20 points max, 5 pts per workshop

Workshop Place/Date

1____________________________ ___________________________

2. ___________________________ ___________________________

3. ___________________________ ___________________________

4. ___________________________ ___________________________ ______

K. Programs given as an individual or group before civic groups, Extension OHCE groups,

other 4-H clubs, etc. pertaining to 4-H projects, activities or experience.

20 points maximum, 10 points per program

Club/Group Topic & Date

1. ______________________________ ____________________________ ______

2. ______________________________ _____________________________ ______

L. Attended County Tours or Workshops 15 points maximum, 3 points per event

Name of Tour or Workshop Place/Date

1. ______________________________ _____________________________ ______

2. ______________________________ _____________________________ ______

3. ______________________________ _____________________________ ______

4. ______________________________ _____________________________ ______

5. ______________________________ _____________________________ ______

Attended County Summer Social Activity 5 points ______

Attended County December Social Activity 5 points ______

Attended County Junior Activity Trip 10 points ______

Attended County 4-H Camp 10 points ______

Attended 4-H Achievement Banquet 10 points ______

4-H Record Book up-to-date and submitted by requested date 30 points ______

This application is based on the “HONOR SYSTEM”.

TOTAL POINTS __________

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This form must be signed and dated before it is submitted.

___________________________________ __________________________

4-H Member/Signature Date

___________________________________ __________________________

Local Club Leader/Signature Date

Extension Office Use Only

_______________________

Received by

_______________________

Date

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Oklahoma 4-H Key Club

Membership in the Oklahoma 4-H Key Club is an honor extended only to top 4-H members. It is an honor that you must

work hard for, but upon receiving the award, you and your Cooperative Extension Staff will feel pride and satisfaction

for a job well done.

History

Since 1950, 4-H Key Club has been recognizing the accomplishments of Oklahoma youth in the 4-H Program. The club

seeks to honor those 4-H members who posses leadership, loyalty, and a sense of responsibility to the total 4-H program.

Objectives

The objectives of this organization are:

1. To recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Oklahoma’s very top 4-H members.

2. To provide a common bond among former 4-H members.

3. To further develop 4-H work in Oklahoma.

The program is based on standards, and individuals meeting these standards are eligible to become members. Key Club

is an honor society for 4-H members who have done outstanding work in the organization. Once 4-H’ers become Key

Club members, they are obligated to support the 4-H organization throughout their lives, both financially and with their

time, and stay updated with Oklahoma 4-H and Oklahoma 4-H Key Club.

Qualifications for Membership

The applicant:

1. Must be a 4-H member.

2. Must be at least 15 years old or older on January 1, on the year of application.

3. Must submit completed application form by April 1.

4. Must accumulate the minimum number of points (400) on the application form.

5. Must be approved by the county Cooperative Extension Staff.

6. Must make at least one presentation to a 4-H group about Key Club.

7. Must make at least one presentation to a non-4-H group, such as non-4-H youth or adults, about the 4-H Program in

general.

Awards

Donor: Boatman’s First National Bank of Oklahoma

County: Every applicant who qualifies for Key Club is eligible to receive a Key Club certificate and key. The donor

will provide up to two keys for each county.

State: A trip to National 4-H Congress and a state scholarship are available to Key Club members through the

Oklahoma 4-H record book system.

Membership Procedures

1. Key Club members must be recipients of the 4-H Key Awards.

2. Each County Extension 4-H agent will submit the application forms of those eligible and selected to be nominated

from the county.

3. There is no limit on the number of applicants from a county for a given year.

4. The Oklahoma 4-H Key club donor will provide up to two keys for each county. Counties desiring to present more

than two awards will be responsible for purchasing the additional keys from the Oklahoma 4-H Office at Oklahoma

State University.

5. Applicants will become official Key Club members upon approval of their applications by the state Key Club

officers and advisors.

6. Each county Extension 4-H Agent will be responsible for:

getting the application form to the prospective members.

checking and approving application form.

sending application forms to the State 4-H Office by April 1.

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4-H Citizenship Washington Focus, Washington D.C.

This is a ten-day trip during the summer to Washington D.C. to attend a citizenship short course

at the National 4-H Center.

Objectives: To place emphasis on:

The national and international aspect of citizenship.

Becoming effective participants in our democratic government.

Better understanding and appreciation for our American heritage.

Responsibility of the individual to self and others.

Leadership training for action back home.

Provide an opportunity to share ideas and experiences with older youth from across the nation.

Specific Requirements:

Candidates must be 14 years of age or a sophomore at the time of the trip.

4-H’ers must be awarded the trip on the county level.

The individuals chosen will be those who can take responsibility and will help with home,

community and state programs after training has been received.

May only attend once.

Must attend scheduled orientation session.

Cost: estimated $1,200 to $1,500

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State 4-H Roundup at OSU Campus in Stillwater, OK

Pre-registration forms are due in the county office in April.

Roundup is a state conference for 4-H members 13 to 19 years of age. It includes special

activities, programs, workshops, competitive events and election of state and district officers.

Objectives:

To provide opportunities for youth to participate in leadership training that will help them

develop a stronger 4-H program in the community, county and state.

To involve youth in learning experiences that will afford specific skills and information in

areas of interest, as well as in leadership and citizenship.

To offer information about career opportunities and to stimulate interest in preparing for a

career.

To provide inspiration for promoting 4-H.

To recognize the achievement of 4-H members and direct public attention to the programs of

4-H.

To offer opportunities for youth to make new friends, share experiences and establish

individual goals.


Members must have reached his/her 13th birthday by January 1 of the year attending or have

completed the 7th grade.

4-H members who meet specific requirements must agree to participate in a competitive event

or activity at state 4-H Roundup to be eligible to attend.

4-H members must attend a county meeting for Roundup orientation.

4-H members must sign a code of conduct and a medical release (RAM) and give it to the

individuals that are attending Roundup.

Cost: estimated $150-$200

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Western 4-H Roundup in Denver, CO

The Western Region 4-H conference is a four-day trip made by chartered bus. It is held in

January in Denver, Colorado.

Objective:

To offer 4-H delegates an opportunity to participate in a planned educational experience.

To provide an opportunity to work and learn in a cooperative atmosphere.

To show the cultural arts, and business opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

To honor official 4-H delegates by providing them a new and enjoyable experience.


Must be at least 14 years old by January 1of the year making trip.

Must have submitted a State Report Form.

Must have completed at least one year of 4-H work.

.

Cost: estimated $750-$1000

Northwest District Leadership Conference

This leadership in training conference is for outstanding senior 4-H members from each county

in the Northwest District. It is held each year during the state teachers meeting in October.

Each 4-H member attending will be trained to return to their local county and use the skills

gained on the county as well as local level.

Specific Requirements: 4-H’ers must be 14 years of age or older. Teen officers are encouraged

to attend this conference.

Cost: estimated $100

4-H Junior Trip

Is for Juniors 9—13 years old

Must have submitted a County Report Form (Record Book).

County Federation Officers can go as teen leaders. They will be responsible for the welfare of

the younger 4-H’ers.

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4-H Summer Camp

All 4-H members from Texas County are eligible to attend.

Three days of fun-filled activities and workshops in early June

Camp Gibson near Hardesty, OK

Cost: estimated $75-$100.

Oakwood Mall Day

4-H Day at Oakwood Mall is an activity designed to cultivate and promote the 4-H program in

Northwest Oklahoma. Mall day is usually scheduled for mid-January.

Working Displays—an informal presentation about one of your projects. One hour in length.

Forms must be filled out and your proposal approved.

Parade of Mini-Floats—Usually created by county officers team. Mini-floats are to be

constructed on a child’s wagon or similar base and manually operated. The float may be

designed around any theme promoting 4-H. Maximum size will be 6 feet in length and 3 feet in

width.

Teen Leaders—Assistance of responsible 4-H teen leaders is sought to help during Oakwood

Mall Day. Must be nominated by County Staff. These individuals will assist the district 4-H

officers and Mall Day Committee with set-up, registration, 4-H Talent, and Style Shows,

teardown and cleanup.

Talent Show—Counties may bring 3 quality acts. Acts may include group or individual acts.

Style Show—One garment per 4-H member can be self-made or garment from Impressive Dress

contest.

General Information—Oakwood Mall is located at 4100 West Owen K Garriott Road (Hwy 60

West) in Enid.

4-H’ers may not sell food, crafts or any other items.

Registration forms will be available at Texas County OSU Extension office and are due in mid-

December.

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Youth Forestry Camp

The Youth Forestry and Wildlife Camp is held during June in Beavers Bend State Park, near

Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

Objectives:

To provide youth the opportunity to have an in-depth look at forestry and related professions as

possible career choices.

To help youth develop an appreciation for our forest lands and for the contributions they make

to society.

Who Can Participate:

Oklahoma youth 14-16 years of age who are sincerely interested in learning more about the out-

of-doors.

Cost: Estimated $175-$200 with scholarships available.

Exchange Trip

Must be 14 years of age to go on out-of-state trips.

Must host before going on Exchange Trip.

Must help raise funds for trip.

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Applying for State 4-H Ambassador

Instructions

4-H members applying for State 4-H Ambassador must include and put together four application

sets in the following order:

The following 4 PARTS equal 1 SET

Part 1. Application Form - If generated by computer Part 1 must not be more than 2 pages

Part 2. Story or Essay; double space

Part 3. Certification Form

Part 4. Three Letters of Reference with 3 Reference Sheets

One County Extension Agent responsible for the 4-H Program in the county

One Parent(s) or Guardian (letter should show support for the Ambassador program

and support of their child as an Ambassador.)

One Person Other Than Family

Four sets of the total application are required so each of the three judges can be given a set and

start judging as soon after April 1 as possible and the Ambassador Coordinator can start

compiling applications for the Selection Process Day.

It is critical to follow the instructions. For example, when it says two pages for the story, please,

no more than two pages. Another example is when it says three Letters of Reference it means

letters of reference from only the three people mentioned in the application.

“Ambassador information pages” and/or applying for “State 4-H Ambassador Instructions” are

not to be attached to the application.

Your four application sets must be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to:

Cathy Allen

State 4-H Office

205 4-H Youth Development Bldg.

Stillwater, OK 74078

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Oklahoma State Ambassador Program

Information Sheet

OBJECTIVES:

Make 4-H more visible in your county and across the state of Oklahoma

Maintain relations with 4-H alumni and supporters

Help 4-H members tell the state and national 4-H story

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS:

Supplement 4-H Foundation efforts by making donor and alumni follow-ups through

telephone, letters, newsletters and visits. These visits are coordinated with the

Executive Director of Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

Represent Oklahoma 4-H at selected public events at county, district and state 4-H

programs.

Support media relations across the state by writing articles for newspapers, preparing

and presenting promos for radio and making TV appearances.

Serve as a local advocate for the 4-H program through written correspondence and

personal contacts to people within the political system (legislators, county

commissioners, budget boards, etc.).

Serve as a speaker or trainer on topics related to the implementation of a statewide

service/leadership project.

EXPECTATIONS:

Submit activity-planning pre-reports in advance of out-of-county events, keep county

and district staff informed of activities and complete at least one activity and post report

following events each month.

Attend quarterly meetings. Required meetings are for training, working on projects and

setting annual objectives. The dates for the meetings include a date in February or

March and October or November, as well as Ambassador Selection day. The

Ambassador Retreat is scheduled for the end of July or the first of August and is a

mandatory event. Missing the retreat puts an ambassador on inactive status. Missing

other required meetings will include make-up work. To miss any of the required

meetings, written permission must be submitted to Ambassador Advisors in advance of

the event or meeting for approval.

The Leadership Team Retreat will be held in June and is a required event for State 4-H

Ambassadors. If newly selected Ambassadors cannot attend they must drop out of the

Selection Process. If other Ambassadors cannot attend they must seek written

permission in advance, be approved by the advisors and be prepared to do make-up

work.

Travel when called upon to speak or provide other support to the 4-H Program.

Assume financial responsibilities.

Commit the time involved to reach objectives and participate in required

activities/events.

Missing a meeting or event you have committed to may put an Ambassador on inactive

status.

Interviewees must attend State 4-H RoundUp.

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WHO CAN APPLY?

4-H teens who are 13 years of age and older and still have a year in high school

remaining.

After a 4-H Ambassador has served a term of one year, the 4-H Ambassador will have

the opportunity to select their participation level in the following years.

Active: Continue with roles, functions and expectations of a 4-H Ambassador.

Complete at least one activity and report each month.


Review State 4-H Ambassador Program Information Sheet.

Attend Leadership Team Retreat, Ambassador Retreat, assist with.

Ambassador Selection Process Day and attend quarterly meetings (Fall

and Spring).

Semi-Active: This choice is for an Ambassador who has been an Ambassador for one

year and will be a senior in high school or college freshman.

Continue with roles, functions and expectations of a 4-H Ambassador.

Complete at least six activities and reports throughout the year (three reports during

2010; three reports during 2011).


Attend Leadership Team Retreat, Ambassador Retreat, assist with

Ambassador Selection Process Day and attend one quarterly meeting

(Fall or Spring).

Inactive: Not active in a specified year, but would like to consider participation

next year.

Once a 4-H Ambassador, one can remain an Ambassador through their Freshman year

of college, as long as they are in good standing.

SELECTION PROCESS: Interviews will be held on Selection Process Day in May.

Interviewees should be prepared to answer questions about the 4-H program

Interviewees will present a 2-3 minute extemporaneous speech. Topics mainly

concern 4-H.

Interviewees should be prepared to write a letter or thank you note to a 4-H

alumnus, 4-H donor or supporter.

Approximately ten people will serve on the Selection Committee. This includes judges

for scoring the total application, extemporaneous speech, interview and written note.

Interviewees will be selected from the application form, story, reference letters and

forms for the rest of the selection process.

Final Ambassador selection will be based upon application form, story, reference letters

and forms, interview, extemporaneous speech, presentation and a written letter/note.

Application judges are looking for 4-H members who can follow directions and are

meeting the objectives of the 4-H Ambassador Program.

The number of applicants selected each year depends on the following factors:

number of returning active and semi-active 4-H Ambassadors

representation of the four Extension districts

A team of twenty-four active State 4-H Ambassadors is the goal.

The selection committee will look for a combination of talents among the group of

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applicants, as well as search for young people who can logically reason and act on their

decisions.

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Oklahoma State 4-H Ambassador Program

Application Form

Original and 3 copies must be postmarked by deadline date selected by State Office.

(The Application Form can be printed or written in ink, typed or generated by a computer.

If generated by computer it must not be more than 2 pages)

Send to: Cathy Allen

State 4-H Office

205 4-H Youth Development Bldg.

Stillwater, OK 74078

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

County _________________ Club ____________________ email address: ______________________

District __________________

Address (including Zip Code)

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number (_____)___________________ Cell Phone Number ( ) _________________

Date of Birth __________________________

Years in 4-H ______ Level in School _______ Month & Year of High School Graduation______________

Part 1. Questions I through VII relate to the candidate’s 4-H project work, as well as work in the community

to promote or educate people about 4-H. Answers should convey your dedication to 4-H, your leadership skills and

your ability to communicate what 4-H is and its value to the community.

I. Major 4-H project areas and number of years in each:

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II. Outstanding 4-H Offices held, major 4-H committee work or programs coordinated:

(Example of committee work: Chairperson of County Kids Helping Kids Campaign, Member of County

PPAC)

III. List speaking experiences (demonstrations, talks, presentations, etc.) both in and out of 4-H:

IV. Describe experiences you have had in working with 4-H donors, public officials, etc.:

V. Describe briefly your most rewarding 4-H experience:

VI. 4-H Leadership (reaching others, showing your project skills):

VII. 4-H Citizenship experiences:

VIII. Other activities (not 4-H) in the community:

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Part 2. Your 4-H Essay or Story

Develop an essay or story on a separate sheet of paper (8-1/2 x 11) limited to two double-spaced pages on the

following topic: “What 4-H Has Done For You and How You Can Give Back To 4-H As A State 4-H

Ambassador.”

*Attach one copy to each application, total 4 sets.

Part 3. Certification Form

The Certification Form is to be completed and signed by you, your parent, your 4-H Club Leader and your

County Extension Educator.

*Attach one copy to each application set, total 4 sets.

Part 4. Letters of Reference and Reference Sheet

Each of the references listed below should complete a letter of reference and a reference sheet. Parents’ letter

of reference is to show support for the Ambassador Program and their child as an Ambassador.

*Attach one copy to each application set, total 4 sets.

Please list the name and complete address of references below:

___________________________________________________________________ County Extension Educator Address

___________________________________________________________________ Parent(s) or Guardian Address

___________________________________________________________________ Person other than family Address

Applicant’s Note

*For references that do not want the applicant to see their Letter of Reference and Reference Sheet, applicants

should provide them with 4 envelopes to seal the Letter of References and Reference Sheets. Each reference can

then sign their name across the seal of their 4 envelopes. The applicant puts one envelope from each of the people in

order, with the four different sets of the Application Form, Story and Certification Form.

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Oklahoma 4-H Ambassador Program

Certification Form

I have reviewed the objectives, roles and functions, and expectations of a State 4-H Ambassador. I am willing

to devote the time required.

I will be active in my Club and County 4-H Program, as well as maintain an acceptable academic standard in

school during my service as a State 4-H Ambassador.

If selected as a State 4-H Ambassador, I am willing to pay or secure a sponsor for the initial financial

requirement of approximately $70.00 to cover the cost of the jacket, crest and tie. I will visit with county

Extension staff before making donor contacts.

Further, I am willing to conduct myself in the highest standards expected of a State 4-H Ambassador.

Applicant’s signature: ____________________________________________________

PLEASE PRINT:

Name ____________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

County _____________________________________________________________

We understand that our (my) son/daughter wishes to serve as an Oklahoma State 4-H Ambassador. We (I) will

support him/her in fulfilling the responsibilities should he/she be selected. We (I) have written a reference

letter and have completed a reference sheet.

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________________

We certify that the above named 4-H’er is enrolled, active and in good standing in our club and county 4-H

program. We support his/her application for the position of State 4-H Ambassador.

4-H Club Leader Signature _____________________________________________

County Extension Educator Signature _____________________________________

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Oklahoma State 4-H Program Reference Sheet

NOTE: To be completed by each of the three people who submit letters of reference.

Must be attached to your Reference Letter.

Name of Applicant __________________________________________________________

Check the appropriate spaces indicating your appraisal of the personal characteristics of the applicant. Additional

comments may be made on the back of this form. The information received will be confidential and will be

reviewed by the selection committee only.

Please return this original form and 3 copies of the completed form along with your original letter of reference and

three copies to the applicant. The applicant will include the information in their submission packet. The applicant

must postmark the entire application (original and 3 copies) by April 1.

Characteristic Outstanding Desirable Undesirable Unknown

TEAMWORK Demonstrated ability to place commitment to

group goals over personal aspirations.

RELIABILITY Faithfulness to duties; personal integrity; sense

of responsibility.

PUNCTUALITY On time and prepared for appointments and

meetings.

LEADERSHIP Initiative; ability to inspire others to act.

INDUSTRY Concentration of effort to a task; capacity for

sustained effort.

COMPETENCE Ability to represent 4-H both in very formal and

informal settings.

CREATIVITY Original and imaginative.

APPEARANCE Cleanliness; dress; poise.

EXPRESSION Effectiveness and fluency in speaking.

Effectiveness and fluency in writing.

Ability to meet people.

Sense of humor.

Tact.

Self-confidence.

Attitude toward criticism.

MENTAL ALERTNESS AND JUDGMENT

COMMITMENT TO 4-H This program is more than an honor; it requires

both service and sacrifice.

Reference submitted by:

Date Signature Occupation or Title

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Top Ten “Musts”

For State 4-H Ambassadors

1. Attend quarterly training meetings.

2. Prepare and present proposals to Oklahoma State 4-H staff members and/or the Oklahoma

4-H Foundation Board of Directors, which will enhance the image of 4-H.

3. Represent Oklahoma 4-H at selected public events and/or presentations in the proper State

4-H Ambassador uniform: green jacket, crest, Ambassador nametag, white shirt or blouse,

tie, and navy blue pants or skirt.

4. Travel when called upon to make an award presentation, speak or present a workshop.

5. Work to make 4-H more visible in your county and across the state of Oklahoma.

6. Build and maintain relations with 4-H alumni and supporters.

7. Tell the 4-H story and train 4-H members to do the same.

8. Keep the following people informed about meetings and activities in your district:

Cathy Allen, Ambassador Advisor

Gwen Shaw, Volunteer Coordinator and other volunteer coordinators as needed.

District 4-H Program Specialist

County Extension Professionals in charge of the 4-H program

9. Follow the specifics or guidelines that the above people ask of you.

10. Always do what you say you will do - FOLLOW THROUGH!!!

It Takes All of Us Working Together to Have an Outstanding Team

of State 4-H Ambassadors!!!

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Ronald McDonald Campaign

The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation in conjunction with the Oklahoma 4-H program sponsors the

Oklahoma Kids Helping Kids, Ronald McDonald campaign each year. This campaign provides

a great opportunity for youth to be involved in a worthwhile community service project while

supporting the Oklahoma 4-H goal of marketing and visibility of the Oklahoma 4-H program.

The campaign is usually conducted in February of each year. Leaders receive commitment

forms and supplied needed to conduct campaign.

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Texas County 4-H Hall of Fame

Objectives

The objectives of this organization are:

1. To recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Texas County’s very top 4-H

members.

2. To provide a common bond among former 4-H members.

3. To further develop 4-H work in Texas County.

The program is based on standards. Individuals meeting these standards are eligible to become

members.

Qualifications for Membership

The applicant:

1. Must be a 4-H member.

2. Must be at least 15 years old or older on January 1, on the year of application.

3. Must submit completed application form by the published state record book deadline.

4. Must accumulate the minimum number of points (400) on the application form.

5. Must be approved by the responsible county Cooperative Extension Educator.

6. Must make at least one presentation to a 4-H Group.

7. Must make at least one presentation to a non-4-H Group, such as non-4-H youth or

adults, about the 4-H youth development program.

Jr. Hall of Fame

1. Must have earned Clifford Hatcher Achievement Award.

2. Interview

3. Submit a County Record Book

4. Must Have Earned 1000 Point Club Award.

Note:

Award winners recognized at Honors Night

8x10 photo of Jr. winner will hang in the Texas County OSU Extension Office

May only win ONCE.

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Application Form

County: Local Club:

Name Phone #

Complete Mailing Address Name of Parents or Guardian:

Mailing Address if different than 4-H member

Number of Years in 4-H:

Birthdate: (00/00/0000)

Total Number of Points earned

All items are optional, but a total of 400 points must be earned for membership.

Points are accumulated based on your total years of work in 4-H.

Activity Number Points per activity

Maximum points

Points Earned

1. Submitted a Project Record Book to county for State Competition Number of years you entered a State Record Book

10

50

2. Submitted a county project report form to county office Number of years you entered a county report form or county record book.

5

30

3. Held a 4-H office, such as President, Vice-President, Secretary, Song Leader, Recreation Leader, Reporter, etc. at the local or county level or served as a state 4-H Ambassador. Include all offices for all years. _____local office _____county office _____district office _____state office _____state ambassador

# of years

5 5

10 10 10

20 20 20 20 20

4. Gave original 4-H Presentation before a regularly scheduled meeting to a Civic Group (such as Lions, Kiwanis, HCE, Business & Professional Women, Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, PTA, or other non-4-H group) on the local or county level At least one presentation and follow up report is required for award. List group, name and contact person and date of presentation

25

50

5. Gave a presentation to a 4-H Club. List the name of the club, leader’s name, and date presented. Include report. This is required to qualify for Texas County 4-H Hall of Fame.

25

25

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Maximum points

Points Earned

6. Gave an original presentation before a 4-H group other than your own local club List the name of the club, name of club leader and date. Include report.

5

50

7. Leadership activities (one experience = 20 points) a) Instructed 4-H member or others in one or more workshops at 4-H

camp, club meeting or other meetings Name of Activity/Workshop Place presented and date

b) Assisted 4-H members with record books at one or more meetings Name of member(s) and Date

c) Served as an active member of one or more local or county

committees (i.e. recreation, cleanup, etc.) Name of committee

d) Trained 4-H members in demonstrations, judging and/or project

work. Name of Member(s) & Date

e) Trained non-4-H members in a project area

Name of person & project area

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

8. Served as project group leader for a 4-H project group that meets six (6) or more times per year. (Group other than 4-H community club). Name of group Year or years led

50

50

9. Organized community programs which developed citizenship in the community, county or state such as Kids Helping Kids, Community Beautification, Community Projects Associated with 4-H Month, etc. (Attach additional page to list work, if necessary) Name of Group & contact

5

50

10. Entered at least 6 different county events, such as the county fair, project show, fashion revue, Share the Fun, Judging events, Public Speaking Contests, etc. List events

5

50

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Maximum points

Points Earned

11. Attended a 4-H Camp, day camp or conference including district conference, Discovery Unlimited, 4-H Round-up. Please list.

5

50

12. Set up an educational display at a District or State Event Name of display & event

5

15

13. Made radio or television appearance promoting 4-H. Month/Year/Station

10

40

14. 2 points for each new 4-H Club member recruited List names of new 4-H members:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2

20

15. Delegate to Citizenship Washington Focus – year attended

20 20

16. Delegate to National 4-H Congress – year attended

20 20

17. Delegate to Denver Western Regional Conference – year attended

20 20

18. Delegate to other out-of-state 4-H Educational Conference Name of conference and year attended

20

40

19. Member of judging team representing Oklahoma Name of Judging Event & year

20

20

Total Points Available

820

Total Points Earned (must be 400 or more)

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Member Statement

I have rated myself, and personally filled out this report and have earned _______ points based on my

4-H Club work. In addition, I have attached my report about my two 4-H presentations.

_______________________ ____________________________________

Date Signature of 4-H Member

PART I: Presentation

To be considered for 4-H Hall of Fame membership, you must make two (2) 4-H presentations: one about

the 4-H program to a Civic Group and one to another 4-H Club. The presentation about the 4-H program

must be to a non-4-H group; the presentation about 4-H Key Club must be to a 4-H group. PowerPoint

resources are available on the Oklahoma 4-H Website to assist in making these presentations.

PART II: Reports

After the presentations, the 4-H member must write two separate reports, one report for each presentation.

The following information must be included at the top of the page for each report:

Name of Group; Contact Person; Mailing Address; Phone Number

Narrative:

The narrative portion of each report must be no more than 1 page in length and must be on one side of an

8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper, using 1 inch margins on all sides. The report must be neat and the information

must be accurate and complete. Attach reports to your 4-H Key Club application. Items to be reported in

each essay include:

1. Name of program

2. When and where the program was presented

3. How you made the presentation

4. How many people were in attendance

5. What type of response did your program receive? Did sponsorship or awareness

of the 4-H program increase in some way because of your presentation? Do you have other

observations/comments?

Part III: Interviews

Applicants will then go through an interview process from a panel of judges. These judges will be

selected by the Texas County Extension Office. The times and locations will be set up by the office as

well.

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Farm Bureau Leadership Award for High School

Juniors or Seniors

Award – portrait to hang in FB office for one year

Award is available for 1 boy and 1 girl each year, although awards may not be awarded if applicants are

not qualified. Winners may only win once.

Must turn in a County Record Book for the year applying (after completion of junior or senior school

year)

Application due with County Record Book.

An optional $500 scholarship will be awarded to a 500-word essay on “How Ag affects our Lives” chosen

from applicant pool. Scholarship may not be awarded if applicant/essay is not qualified.

Funds will be given directly to the winner’s college after Farm Bureau receives verification of college

enrollment of winner.

Member may not submit an essay without applying for FB Leadership Award. .

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Jr/Sr 4-H Beef Production Award

4-H Year _____________________

Name __________________________________________ ____Junior ___Senior

Address _____________________________________ 4-H Club ____________________________

Beef Cattle Management Points—25

Hours spent on care, feeding, vaccinations given, etc. __________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Cattle Inventory Points—15

No. head heifers _______________ __________

No. head cows ________________ __________

No. head bulls _________________ __________

No. head steers ________________ __________

Beef Promotion Activities Points—25

No. of Displays & Where _________________________________________ __________

No. of Speeches & Where _________________________________________ __________

No. of Workshops & Where _______________________________________ __________

Beef Research Points—25

No. of Books/Articles read _________________________________________ __________

No. Tours taken __________________________________________________ __________

No. of Judging Contests ___________________________________________ __________

Beef-related Employment __________________________________________ __________

Juniors Points—10

Make one presentation (15 minute minimum) on a subject related to Beef

Or Write a one-page essay on Benefits of Showing Cattle __________

Seniors Points—10

Make two presentations (15 minute minimum) on a subject related to Beef

Or Write a one-page essay on Beef Cattle Management __________

Total Points (100) __________

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Jr. & Sr. Pork Promotion Award

Minimum Requirements:

Jr. 9-13, Sr. 14+

4-H member must present a talk or demonstration on pork in a competitive event and to a group

other than 4-H.

Name__________________________________ Club__________________________________

Age on January 1, current year ________

Talks, Demonstrations or Illustrated Presentations (promoting pork)

Title Place Presented 4-H or

Other Group

#

Present Award Points

Meals and Snacks Prepared (using pork products)

Recipe Tried # of times # people served Points

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Leadership and Community Service Activities

(involving pork promotion or swine project)

Leadership/Community Service Activity # Involved

Local,

County or

State

Points

Exhibits and/or Judging (involving pork products or swine)

Type of Exhibit

or Event Name of Event Placing Award Points

Use the space below to share highlights of your pork promotion or swine project:

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4-H 1000 Point Member

Each year any 4-H member that has 1000 or more points will receive a 4-H 1000-point

award.

This award will be based on the Texas County 4-H Point Sheet, which will be due at the

time of County Record Books.

4-H members that earn 1000 points or more will receive this award at Honors Night.

Award will be awarded at the direction of the Texas County OSU Extension Staff.

Point Sheet and Letter must be turned in when 4-H record books are turned in.

Point Count for September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017

I am submitting this point sheet to be considered for the 1000-point Member, and believe it to

be true and accurate

4-H Members Signature Club Date

Leaders Signature Club Date

Total Points _______________________

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Texas County 4-H

Score Sheet

4-H Record Book

Record Book Entered at State 100_____

County Record Book 100_____

Local Club Secretary Book Submitted 50_____

Local Club Reporter Book submitted 25_____

State Project Winner (Count again Each Year) 50_____

State Project Interview (10 pts Each)

10_____

1st place County Record Book 15_____

2nd

place County Record Book 10_____

3rd

place County Record Book 5_____

County Medals Received (up to 3, 10 pts each (List Each One)) 10_____

______________________,__________________________,_____________________

Officers and Committees

Teen Leader for Club 10_____

Local Club President (must attend 6 meetings 15_____

Any Other Club Officer (must attend 6 meetings) 10_____

File as Officer Candidate at Leadership Conference 10_____

County Officer 75_____

District Officer 30_____

State Officer/4-H Ambassador 50_____

Committees Served on (3 Max of 5 pts Each) 5_____

______________________,__________________________,_____________________

4-H Officer Training

Attend County Officers’ Training Program 10_____

4-H Club Meeting

Attended Local Club Meetings (1pt each Meeting) 1_____

4-H Event Assistant

Assisted at County Contests (10 pts each Contest List Contests) 10_____

Ceremony Leader at District or State Event 10_____

4-H Key Club

Member (Count again each year from time you earned) 30_____

This Page Total _____________

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4-H Camp

Attend 4-H Camp (50 Each Camp make list 50_____

Conduct Workshop (20 pt. each time presented) (Must List) 20_____

Camp Officer 15_____

Helped Conduct Ceremony 10_____

Attend Pre-Camp Planning Session 10_____

Filed for Camp Officer 5_____

4-H Division at Texas County Fair (No Max)

Best of show- 5pts; 1st-8pts; 2

nd – 7; 3

rd- 6pts; Entered-5pts

(placing + entering = total points) (placing +entering + Best of show= total Points)

Exhibit Placing Points

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

(attach sheet for additional exhibits)

4-H Division at State Fair Best of show- 5pts; 1

st-8pts; 2

nd – 7; 3

rd- 6pts; Entered-5pts

(placing + entering = total points) (placing +entering + Best of show= total Points)

Exhibit Placing Points

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

_______________________________________________ ____________ ____________

(attach sheet for additional exhibits)


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4-H Wheat Show

Entered State Contest 10_____

County Winner 5_____

State Trip Winner or Scholarship 20_____

Make-It-Yourself-with-Wool and Lamb Lead

Local and /or County Lead Contest 10_____

Division Champion (10 pts) Division Reserve Champion (5pts) _____

District Lamb Lead Contest (1st – 25pts; 2

nd -20 pts; 3

rd & on -10 pts) _____

State lamb Lead Contest (1st – 25pts; 2

nd -20 pts; 3

rd & on -10 pts) ._____

District, State & Nat’’ MIYWW Contest (1st – 25pts; 2

nd -20 pts; 3

rd & on -10 pts) _____

4-H Judging

County Fair Quiz Bowl 10______

Attend Judging School (OSU host) 10______

District Skill-a-thon 10______

County Fair Consumer Judging 10______

County Fair Home Economic Judging 10______

District Meat Judging Contest 10______

All Fairs and Jr. livestock Show Contests 10______

State Field Day or Breed Show Judging Contest:

Beef 10______

Sheep 10______

Swine 10______

All State and National 4-H Elimination Judging Contest 15______

4-H Horse Judging Contest 10______

State 4-H Horse Judging 15______

Placing Points for Each Contest (Must List Contests)1st-15 pts; 2

nd-10pts; 3

rd-5pts ______

National 4-H Week (max of 75 pts)

Poster Display at School or Business (10 pts Each) 10_____

Project item Displayed at School or Business (15 pts each item) 15_____

Radio Interviews 30_____

4-H Roundup

Delegate to Roundup 50_____

Contest Participant (10 pts each) 10_____

Participation in Short course or Workshop (5 pts Each) 5_____

District or State Officer candidate 10_____

Blue Award in any Contest (10 pts Each) 10_____

First in any Contest (20 pts Each) 20_____

Top Ten in Fashion Revue 20_____


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4-H Workshops Conduct Local Workshop (List Each Time Presented) 15_____

Conducted County-Wide Workshop 15_____

Assisted with County Workshop (List Workshops) 10_____

Project Workshop to Youth Not in 4-H 15_____

Participated in Local Workshop 5_____

Participated in County Workshop 10_____

(To count as a county wide workshop, the event must have been advertised either

in 4-H Newsletter, emailed or newspaper and available to ALL 4-H members)

4-H Trips

Zoo Snooze 20_____

Bright Nights 20_____

Delegate to District Leadership Conference 50_____

Delegate to Denver Western Roundup, KC Conf, CWF, Nat’t Conference 50_____

(Each Trip Counts as once)

Fund Raisers

Participate in Peach Sales, NRA Banquet, Concession Stand 10_____

Participate in Ronald McDonald Campaign 10_____

Local Fundraisers (must List) (10 pts Each) 10_____

4-H Showmanship Include Horse, Beef, Swine, Goat, Sheep, Chicken, Rabbit

Local Level (1st-5pts) 5_____

County Level (1st -15 pts; 2

nd-10 pts; 3

rd-5pts) _____

District Level or Above (1st or SuperShowman-20 pts) 20_____

4-H Livestock Show Grand Champion of show Listed Below 7_____

Reserve Grand of Show Listed Below 5_____

Each Bread Champion of Show 1st-8pts; 2

nd-7pts; 3

rd-6pts; Entered 5pts 5_____

Local Spring Livestock Show _____

County Junior Livestock Show _____

Woodward District Junior Livestock Show _____

OKC Junior Livestock Show _____

OKC or Tulsa State Fair _____

All Jackpot Shows (List)… _____

Other Fairs Above County Level (List) _____

Texas County Fair _____


4-H Horse Shows

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Each Horse Handling Evaluation Participated in 5_____

Each Horse Play Day Participated In 5_____

Any County Open 4-H Horse Show (Follow District Bread Down) 5_____

NW District 4-H Horse Show 1st-8pts; 2

nd-7pts; 3

rd-6pts; Entered 5pts _____

State 4-H Horse Show 1st-20 pts; 2

nd-15 pts; 3

rd-10pts _____

Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show 1st-20 pts; 2

nd-15 pts; 3

rd-10pts _____

State and/or District Hi-Point (2 possible) 10_____

State and /or District Reserve Hi-Point (2 Possible) 7_____

State and /or District Grand (7pts) Reserve (5pts) _____

Talk or Demonstration at State 30_____

Division Champion (10pts) Division reserve Champion (5pts) _____

Horse Club Achievement Award 10_____

4-H Project Tour

Project Tour by Entire Club (10 pts each project Visited) 10_____

Local Club Field Trips (10 pts Each trip and List) 10_____

4-H Shooting Sports

Each Supervised Practice Shoot or Session Participated in 10_____

Each District and State Shoot Participated in (0 pts Each) 10_____

First Place at District or State Shoot 20_____

4-H Honors Banquet Attend Banquet 30_____

Decorated 20_____

Served 20_____

Special Awards 50_____

Officer Presiding 30_____

4-H Promotion Events

4-H Project Poster Made 10_____

4-H Theme Poster Made 10_____

4-H Educated Display at County Fair 10_____

Make Float or Participate in Parade 20_____

Conduct Interactive Display at County Fair 15_____


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4-H Talks (Demonstrations, PowerPoint, Talks, Illustrated Presentations, Video Presentation)

Presented to local 4-H Club (10pts Each) 20_____

Presented to Civic Group or Organization (not 4-H) 30_____

Presented at County 4-H Talks Contest 50_____

Division Champion (10pts Each) 10_____

Division Reserve Champion (5pts Each) 5_____

Video Tape Entered at county 4-H Talks Contest 15_____

Blue Award 5_____

Red Award 3_____

Job Readiness

Participate in Job Readiness 10_____

Junior Champion 15_____

Senior Champion 15_____

4-H Food Showdown and Food Show

Each Class Entered 10_____

1st -8 pts; 2

nd-7pts; 3

rd-6pts _____

Sweepstakes Winner 50_____

Division Champion (30pts) Division Reserve (15pts) _____

Food Showdown Division Champion (30pts) Division Reserve (15pts) _____

Fashion Revue

Each Classes Entered (20 pts) 20_____

Blue Award 5_____

Red Award 3_____

Beginner, Intermediate or Advance Division Champion 10_____

Beginner, Intermediate or Advance Division Reserve Champion 5_____

Impressive Dress

Each Category Entered (10 pts Each) 10_____

1st Place (5 pts each) 5_____

Junior or Senior Division Champion 10_____

Junior or Senior Division Reserve Champion 5_____


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4-H Has Talent

Individual or Group Act (20 pts Each) 20_____

Blue Award (5 pts Each) 5_____

Red Award (3 pts Each) 3_____

Presented to Civic Group or Organization (not 4-H) (10 pts each) 10_____

District or State Contest Participating (10 pts Each) 10_____

Division Champion (15pts) Division Reserve Champion (10pts) _____

Community Service Projects max of 500 pts

Participated in Local Project (Must list) (10 Pts each) 10_____

Participated in county Project (Must List) 15_____

Participated in State Project (Must List) 20_____

(Cannot count as community service project if it benefits only 4-H’ers)


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Reporter Award

Objective

To encourage 4-H members to create a Photo Album record of the club’s activities and members

Basis for Selection

Submit a Photo Album from the year

Based on current Year of work

Awarded to 1 club reporter each year

Book Must

10x12 or bigger

Pictures must have captions explain the picture or event going on

Be creative (can include)

o Fliers

o events that the club has put on

o pictures of members conducting and participating in meeting

o activities

o giving presentations/demonstrations

o 4-H county, club, state trips and experiences

o Camps

o Awards

o Newspaper articles, news releases

As many pages as needed

Award

Awards Presented at County Achievement Banquet

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Section

E

Report Forms

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Texas County 4-H Report Form The Texas County Report Form (Record Book) is due by the 2nd Friday in July.

The 4-H member must have completed the Texas County Report Form (Record Book) to be eligible for any county

project medals and for many trips.

County Report Form (Record Book) will be judged and placed as follows:

Girls Boys

Year 1—1st through 10th Year 1—1st through 10th









County Report Form (Record Book) will be displayed at the Texas County Panhandle Expo and returned to

members at the County Achievement Banquet. The County Report Forms are also available at the Texas County

OSU Extension Office or from your local leader.

The following page is an outline of what the County Report Form contains and how it should be assembled.

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County Record Book Form Project Records run from September1 until August 31 of each year.

Here are the forms needed to start and keep your Texas County 4-H Record book. This will be the report

that you submit each year. It is designed to record details of your 4-H project work and activities.

Additional forms are available at the Texas County OSU Extension Office.

Assemble your 4-H Record Book (secure all materials in a 4-H folder available at the OSU Extension

Office for a small fee). Pages should be included in the order listed as follows:

Report Form

Table of Contents

4-H Story – 2 pages

Goals for my ________________ Project

What I Learned in My ______________ Project

Results of Work Done in _____________Project

4-H Exhibit Record related to project

4-H Speeches/Illustrated Presentations related to project

Citizenship/Community Activities related to project

4-H Leadership/Promotional Leadership related to project

Workshops/Programs attended related to project

Newspaper Articles/Radio/TV Programs related to project

Inventory for Project

4-H Expenses/Income for project

Tours/Field Trips Attended related to project

Judging Events/Workouts Attended

Picture Page - only three pictures on one page and no more than three pages per project with

captions—the exception being photography which allows 10 pages of photos with captions). You

may decorate these pages if you wish, just remember not to get the page so cluttered that the judge

has trouble seeing what they are supposed to be seeing.

4-H Awards/Recognitions

Other 4-H Awards/Recognition

4-H Offices Held/Committees Served

4-H Exhibit Record – Other

4-H Speeches/Illustrated Presentations – Other

Citizenship/Community Activities – Other

4-H/Promotional Leadership – Other

Workshops/Programs attended – Other

Newspaper Articles/Radio/TV Programs – Other

Tours/Field Trips Attended – Other

Non-4-H Awards

Non-4-H Experiences

Picture Page – Other photos that were not used under projects reported on but relate to items listed

on the pages marked ‘other’.

Looking Ahead – Goals for next year

Tips:

Use tabs to separate each section

Levels are Local (L), County (C), District (D), State (S) or National (N)

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Texas County 4-H Project Report Form September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017

Member's Name _______________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Grade in School __________________ Age _______________ Birthday _______________________

Current Year in 4-H Work completed ____________ 4-H Club Name ___________________________

Eligibility: Every 4-H member is eligible to complete a record book. Material required:

1 Texas County 4-H Project Report Form properly completed. 2 Story: No more than two pages. 3 Pictures: No more than 3 pictures per page and no more than three pages per project.

Medals received in previous year _______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Project medal you are applying for this year: ______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Medals/Certificates Available Achievement Agriculture Aquaculture Arts & Crafts Automotive Beef Beef: Selection,

Prep & Serving Bicycle Bread Child Care Citizenship

Clothing & Textiles Computer Science Conservation of

Natural Resources Consumer

Education Dairy Dairy Foods Dog Care Electric Entomology Fashion Review

Field Crop Science Forestry Food Preservation Food Science/

Nutrition Gardening &

Horticulture Geology Health Home Environment Home Management Horse

Leadership Outdoor Recreation

& Education Personal

Development Petroleum Power Pets Photography Plant & Soil Science Postmarks Poultry Public speaking

Rabbits Recreation Safety Sheep Shooting Sports Swine Veterinary Science Vision Care Wildlife Fisheries Wood Science

4-H Member By signing, I am stating that I have completed this record book myself and to the best of my knowledge the information included is correct.

4-H member signature

4-H Organizational Leader

By signing, I am stating that I have reviewed this record book this work and to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the record book is accurate.

4-H leader signature

4-H Parent or Guardian

By signing, I am stating that I am familiar with this work and to the best of my knowledge, the information included is correct

4-H parent signature

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Table of Contents

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4-H Story

Include some things about your family that you want to share. Include how family members help you in 4-H or help

you achieve your goals. Tell us why you joined 4-H. Tell us some things you did in your club or project group. Tell

us what your favorite parts of 4-H were this year. Tell us some things you would like to do better, improve on, or do

more of next year. Tell us anything else you think we need to know about yourself or 4-H.

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Goals for My ______________________ Project for the 2015-2016 4-H year.

Goals are what you want to learn. What you want to do. They should be specific. Include how you plan to

reach goals (What I need to do to reach goal) and how you will know when the goal has been reached. These

are to be set before you begin project work. Things you want to learn, what you want to accomplish and what

new activities or project work you want to do…

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

What I Learned in My ___________________ Project for the 2015-2016 4-H Year.

List new things you have learned in your project. Be Specific. These should relate to the goals that were set at the

first of the 4-H year.

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Results of Work Done in ______________________ Project for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

This includes newspaper articles written by 4-H member

or radio programs or TV shows done; any tours, field

trips., etc.; workshops or learning programs attended

related to project; judging events/workouts. Be sure to

tell what you did, when you did it, did it reach one of

your goals.

Hours # Reached

Local (L) County(C) District (D) State (S)

National (N)

Awards or Recognition

earned

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4-H Exhibits related to project at fairs, stock shows, competitive events, or activities for the 2015-2016 4-H Year.

Kind/Name of Exhibit Place Held Placing Award

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4-H Speeches/Illustrated Presentations related to project for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

Title of Presentation Group Given To/Place Hours # Reached Award

Citizenship/Community Activities related to projects for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

Citizenship/Community Activity Place Held Hours Individual/

Group # Helped

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4-H Leadership/Promotional Leadership related to project for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

Explain Leadership/Assistance Hours # Reached Level

Workshops/Programs attended related to project

Name of Workshop/Program Place Held Instructor/Speaker

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Newspaper Articles/Radio/TV Programs related to project

Name of Newspaper/Radio/TV Subject of Article/Program Hours Audience #

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Inventory for project for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

This page is where you list any items you own as a result of your project work. Include equipment and supplies. Use a ‘+’ sign for income and a ‘-‘ sign for expenses

Description Quantity Unit Value Total Value

List all income received from your project this year. For instance, sales of any project related items or cash prizes

from contests or exhibitions. It is possible that your project had no income. If so, enter “none” under description and

“0” under profit.

Description of Income Income

Description of Expenses Expenses

Financial Summary

Total Income

Total Expenses

Net Profit/Loss

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Tours/Field Trips Attended related to project

Name of Tour/Field Trip Place Toured Hours Sponsor

Judging Events/Workouts Attended related to project

Name of Event Place Held Placing Award

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4-H Awards/Recognitions related to project for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

Award Level

Other 4-H Awards/Recognitions for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

Award County (C),

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4-H Offices Held/Committees Served

Office Held/Committee Served Level Responsibilities

4-H Exhibit Record - Other

Kind/Name of Exhibit Place Held Placing Award

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4-H Speeches/Illustrated Presentations - Other

Title of Presentation Group Given To/Place Attendance Award

Citizenship/Community Activities - Other

Citizenship/Community Activity Place Held Hours Individual/ Group # Helped

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4-H Leadership/Promotional Leadership - Other

Explain Leadership/Assistance Hours # Reached Level

Workshops/Programs attended - Other

Name of Workshop/Program Place Held Instructor/Speaker

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Newspaper Articles/Radio/TV Programs - Other

Name of Newspaper/Radio/TV Subject of Article/Program Audience #

Tours/Field Trips Attended - Other

Name of Tour/Field Trip Place Toured Sponsor

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Non-4-H Awards you have received for the 2015-2016 4-H Year

Non 4-H Experiences for 2015-2016 4-H Year

School, Church & Community Place Held Group #

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Looking Ahead Now is a good time to begin thinking about what you would like to do or learn in 4-H next year. List some new goals that you will add to your record book next year and any plans you have to accomplish your goals.

My goals for next year What I need to do to reach these goals

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Definitions

Speech—an organized talk, with an introduction, body and conclusion. Rituals, prayers and/or

presiding over meetings do not quality as speeches.

Illustrated Presentation—may be an illustrated talk where visuals such as charts or posters are

used to illustrate a subject or may be an actual demonstration. OR to give instructions for making

a finished product and show how it is done. If the demonstration shows how to make two or three

small items to complete one big item, it is still just demonstration.

Workshop—to give participants actual hands-on experience. A workshop takes more time than a

demonstration.

Other Appearances or Presentations—Share-the-Fun, Style shows, rituals, etc.

Committee Appointment—should be reported only when a 4-H’er is an active, contributing

member of the committee.

Educational Booth or Display—not for competition. Tells about a project.

Educational Exhibit—a competitive exhibit demonstrating a project or concept.

Working Display—display in which 4-H members answer questions or give information to the

public on request.

Other Hints

Information should be factual, concise, yet fully representative of the 4-H’ers accomplishments.

Content is more important than fancy format.

Don’t repeat information—can leave space.

Correct grammar and spelling is a MUST.

Be creative and interesting in your story but “cutesy” stories do not impress the reader.

Show the human interest side of your project.

Be specific—what do you mean by “great” “wonderful”, etc.

Avoid slang—remember you are writing for adult readers. Make sure any special terms are

understandable or defined clearly.

The 4-H record is an organized presentation of what you have learned and accomplished.

should be neat, complete, organized in logical sequence with no repetition.

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Planning for Leadership Roles A leader is a facilitator who helps the individual or group set goals and then takes a major role in

helping them to reach those goals. All people have the potential for leadership to some degree,

but most people must take measures to develop, refine and practice their leadership skills.

4-H offers many opportunities for 4-H members to develop and practice leadership skills. 4-H

leadership occurs when one 4-H member helps another to achieve a goal.

To be an effective leader, a 4-H member can:

Learn a skill in a project or activity and teach it to another.

Expand to two or three more 4-H members in teaching the skill.

Give a demonstration, talk or other presentation on a favorite topic to a 4-H club, project

group, or other groups.

Learn additional skills and teach to others.

Influence friends to join 4-H.

Serve as a project leader in a local club.

Serve on a committee or committees.

As experience and abilities increase, the 4-H member may assume a teen leader role. The teen

leader can:

Assume responsibility for one or more programs planned by the club.

Serve as a project leader.

Recruit new members and guide in project selection.

Closely supervise a few or several 4-H members in their project work.

Guide 4-H members in developing and presenting a visual presentation.

Assist members in keeping records and preparing record books.

Conduct parliamentary procedure workshops for club/county officers.

Teach fundamentals of judging, organizing and giving reasons.

Help members prepare exhibits for fairs.

Volunteer services to help with area or county-wide 4-H activities.

Serve as a county officer.

Serve on county planning committees.

Serve as a camp counselor.

Conduct workshops and short courses in areas of expertise.

Be available to other clubs in sharing skills.

Assist in county-wide 4-H activities.

Encourage 4-H members to seek significant, helping kids of things in which to lead—things

that will make a significant difference in the lives of those they seek to lead. In this way,

both the helper and those helped gain tremendously.

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Citizenship and

Community Service

There’s no end to the good ideas that can make a difference.

Here are some suggestions:

Scrub and paint a public school.

Collect toys for families who lost homes in

fires or floods.

Give food to a food bank.

Clean up your neighborhood.

Take flowers to a senior citizen’s home.

Do yard work for the elderly or disabled.

Make pans of lasagna for a homeless shelter.

Visit a veterans home.

Clean out your attic and give clothes to the

Salvation Army.

Have a walk-a-thon for your favorite cause.

Clean a park or hiking trail.

Paint over graffiti.

Plant flowers in public places.

Serve lunch at a soup kitchen.

Raise money to buy books for your library.

Reach out to abused women in shelters.

Read to a child.

Give free blood-pressure tests.

Take your pet to visit hospital patients and

shut-ins.

Have a marathon sewing session to make quilts

for AID babies, layettes for poor children,

one-size-fits-all dresses for rape victims whose

clothing is taken as evidence.

Clean and repair wheelchairs.

Have a puppet show for needy kids.

Recycle cans and give money to a homeless

family that needs a security deposit for an

apartment.

Tape record books for learning disabled

children or the blind.

Fulfill a wish for a needy family.

Collect warm clothing.

Adopt a school.

Adopt a grandmother/grandfather.

Do a joint project with local jail prisoners.

Make a canned food donation part of

admission to your high school football game.

Hold a party, picnic or scavenger hunt for

special needs children.

Have a senior prom for residents of a nursing

home or adult day-care center.

Build shelves and fill them at a food bank.

Replant trees in fire-damaged areas.

Test the vision and hearing of pre-school

children and the disabled.

Do practice job interviews for teens, college

students and challenged adults.

Clip coupons and go on a shopping spree for a

shelter.

Winterize the home for seniors.

Give manicures and hairdos to hospice

patients.

Hold a drug-awareness march.

Start a friendship with a shut-in.

Give warm socks to the homeless.

Volunteer to walk dogs for ill people.

Hold a benefit concert.

Clean a creek.

Build a playground or reclaim it from trash.

Beautify a shelter for battered women.

Have a community garage sale for a cause.

Offer computer-training to low-income adults.

Have a benefit carwash or airplane wash.

Bake banana bread for seniors and deliver it

with a song.

Support our military troops.

168

4-H Songs Twist and Shout

Leader (Chorus)

Come on, come on, come on, 4-H’ers

Twist and Shout

Come on, come on, come on, 4-H’ers

Let it all out.

(Verse 1)

We’re here at Round up

Just boogie on down

Catch the excitement

All around

Repeat Chorus

(Verse 2)

You know you look so good

You know you look so fine

Come on, come on, come on,

4-Hers

Sing it one more time.

Bom, Bom, Bom, Bom

(Repeat verse 1 and the chorus)

It’s a Small World

It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears;

It’s a world of hope and a world of fears.

There’s so much that we share that it’s time

we’re aware.

It’s a small world after all.

Chorus

It’s a small world after all,



It’s a small, small world.

There is just one moon and one golden sun

and a smile means friendship to ev’ry one.

Though the mountains divide and the oceans

are wide, It’s a small world after all.

Chorus.

Just a Boy and a Girl

Just a boy and a girl in a little canoe with

the moon shining all around.

And as he plied his paddle, you couldn't

even hear a sound.

So they talked and they talked 'till the moon

grew dim.

He said you better kiss me or get out and

swim So what's a girl to do in a little canoe

With the moon shining all a, boats floatin'

all

a, girls swimming all a round

Oh yeah

Echo (Chorus)

Come on 4-Hers

Twist and shout

Come on 4-Hers

Let it all out

(Verse 1)

Here at Round up

Boogie on down

Catch the excitement

All around

Repeat Chorus

(Verse 2)

Looks so good

Looks so fine

Come on 4-Hers

One more time

Banana Song

Bananas unite.

Peal bananas, peal, peal bananas.

Eat bananas, eat, eat bananas.

Go bananas, go, go bananas.

Peal to left, peal to the right,

Peal down the middle and um take a bite.

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Do Your Ears Hang Low?

Do your ears hang low?

Do they wobble to and fro?

Can you tie them in a knot?

Can you tie them in a bow?

Can you throw them o'er your shoulder

like a continental soldier?

Do your ears hang low?

Do your ears hang high?

Do they reach up to the sky?

Do they droop when they are wet?

Do they stiffen when they're dry?

Can you semaphore your neighbour

with a minimum of labour?

Do your ears hang high?

Do your ears flip-flop?

Can you use them for a mop?

Are they stringy at the bottom?

Are they curly at the top?

Can you use them for a swatter?

Can you use them for a blotter?

Do your ears flip-flop?

Do your ears hang out?

Can you waggle them about?

Can you flip them up and down

as you fly around the town?

Can you shut them up for sure

when you hear an awful bore?

Do your ears hang out?

Pass It On

It only takes a spark to get the fire going,

And soon all those around,

Will warm up to it's glowing.

That's how it is with God's love.

Once you've experienced it

You spread his love to everyone,

You want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is spring,

When all the trees are budding,

The birds begin to sing,

The flowers start their blooming

That's how it is with God's love,

Once you've experienced it.

You want to sing, it's fresh like spring,

You want to pass it on.

Da Moose, Da Moose

(leader sings a line, everyone repeats. It's

more fun to do it in an accent.)

Da moose, da moose!

Swimming in the water.

Eating all his dinner.

Where does he go?

He went to sleep.

He went to sleep.

(repeat twice, first quieter then louder)

Dead moose, dead moose!

Floating in the water.

Not eating all his dinner.

Where did he go?

He de-com-posed.

He de-com-posed.

He de

com

posed!

Car Song

I’m a little pile of tin,

Nobody knows what shape I’m in,

I’ve got 4 wheels and a running’ board,

I’m not a Chevy and I’m a Ford.

Honk, honk, rattle, rattle, crash, beep, beep



Honk, honk, honk, honk, honk.

Singing in the Rain

Chorus:

Singing in the rain, just singing in the rain.

What a glorious feeling…

I'm ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, woo.

Ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, woo.

Thumbs up. (repeat)

Chorus

Elbows back. (repeat)

Chorus

Chest out. (repeat)

Chorus

Butt out. (repeat)

Chorus

Head back. (repeat)

Chorus

Tongue out. (repeat)

Chorus

Turn around and sit dow

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