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March/April—2019

Payne County 4-H News 315 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 103 Stillwater, OK 74074

Phone: 405.747.8320

Email: [email protected]

Leadership council sets example for being True Leaders in Service The State 4-H Leadership Council has its hands full planning the 2019 State 4-H Roundup, visiting clubs all

around the state and honing their leadership skills. Despite all of these things are their plate, the group also

continues making progress on their service projects. Cathleen Taylor, state leadership and citizenship specialist with

the State 4-H Office at Oklahoma State University, said as part of True Leaders in Service and National Volunteer

Appreciation Month, Oklahoma 4-H’ers, together with club members around the country, will pledge their hands to

larger service. Community service and service learning have long been mainstays in 4-H programming. Leading

positive change that empowers their peers is how our state’s leadership team is helping make the best better every

day,” Taylor said. “True Leaders in Service officially kicks off April 1 and will culminate with the National 4-H

Day of Service on April 27. Our club members will venture out into the community to lead in service to take on

community challenges and help meet the needs of others.” This is the third year for National 4-H Day of Service

and Oklahoma’s goal is to have all 77 counties participate. Something that sets 4-H apart from other groups is

community service and helping others occurs all year long, not simply in a given month or a specific day. Taylor

said the state leadership team works all year long on the Change for Change campaign, which is designed to benefit

the Children’s Hospital Foundation. “State council is doing monthly challenges on Facebook to help encourage

counties to participate. They’ve set a lofty goal of collecting $20,000 this year and this culminates at State 4-H

Roundup in July,” she said. “If each county could raise $260, we can easily meet the goal. Also, keep in mind the

money raised goes toward the spirit contest during 4-H Roundup.” Counties are encouraged to come up with fun

and innovative ways in which to raise money. Some counties already have hosted activities. Washita and

McCurtain counties both hosted Kiss the Pig contests to raise funds. Payne County implemented a People’s Choice

award to their annual Share-the-Fun event. Attendees dropped donations into the bucket of their favorite

Share-the-Fun act and all proceeds benefitted Change for Change. The winning act received a special award. Be

looking for more information soon on the upcoming Clover-Thon, a family friendly event at the Grady County

Fairgrounds slated May 25. This event will feature Disney princesses, a petting zoo and much more. “We’re

focusing on a carnival atmosphere and it also will be a great time to highlight 4-H projects,” Taylor said. “This

event is open to everyone who wants to participate.” Another activity of the state leadership council, district

officers and the state 4-H ambassadors was helping serve at the family dinner put on by the Children’s Hospital

Foundation. The 4-H youth also did craft activities with the children. They also went to the Ronald McDonald

House in Oklahoma City, along with the Disney princesses, to do crafts with the young family members of children

receiving care at the hospital. The leadership council also spent time in December at OK Kids Korral, which is a

project of the Toby Keith Foundation. OK Kids Korral provides a cost-free home for pediatric cancer patients

receiving treatment at the Children’s Hospital, Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center and other nearby

facilities in the Oklahoma City area. Taylor said 4-H’ers helped decorate the facility for the Christmas holidays last

December. Ventriloquist Darci Lynn’s Christmas special was filmed there, so all of the Christmas decorations you

saw were put up by Oklahoma 4-H’ers. “Sometimes in 4-H we raise money for something, but we don’t always get

a first-hand look at where the money goes. These activities put our leaders right in the midst of those who benefit

from our efforts,” Taylor said. “This really gives them a chance to see where the money is going, who it’s

benefitting and the impact it has on these families. It truly gives all their hard work, and the work of club members

around the state, a purpose.”

4-H CLUB SPOTLIGHT

~Twin Mounds 4-H CLUB

Get Your Club News in the 4-H Newsletter.

Email Summer at [email protected]

The Information is due the 15th of every other month

(December, February, April, June, August, October)

The Twin Mounds 4-H club started the year off with performances, crafts,

community service and livestock show preparation. At the January meeting,

members created Valentines for the local nursing home and delivered the

Valentines later that month. Several members also participated in the

County Share-the-Fun contest. The Cloverbuds performed a cute skit called

“Green Juice Stand” to celebrate National Green Juice Day and also to

promote 4-H. The 4-H members performed a large group act called “Oh My

Word” and presented a hilarious performance recognizing how fun 4-H can

be! They received a blue ribbon for the performance. We also had one member set up a shop at the 4-H

Marketplace. Avenlea Percell sold crocheted bracelets to raise money for a local child battling leukemia.

At the February meeting, club members learned more about livestock and livestock showing in

preparation for the upcoming county show. Local FFA members presented tips on showing. In addition, club

members Lillie Snider, Hannah Johnson and Koda Mueggenborg talked about their

livestock projects and gave advice to other members. At

the meeting members also created 4-leaf clovers to

deliver later to the Cushing Linwood Village. The Yale

Local Show was also held in February. Several 4-H

members showed their livestock at the show. Haleigh

Glasby and Alexis Andrews showed their animals.

Cooper Shenold showed his pig and Avery Morphew

received Reserve Jr Beef Showman. Overall the Twin

Mounds 4-H club had a fantastic start to 2019!

~Freedom 4-H CLUB

Freedom 4-H kept busy this quarter with several

activities. We kicked off the quarter by hosting

the concessions stand for the Oklahoma State

Swine Club. We also had several members chip

in and help with drinks and desserts at the Stillwater Ag Booster’s Dinner and

Auction. Share the Fun is always such a fun day! We had multiple members

participate at the Marketplace. Kate Wardlaw competed

with an individual Karate dance routine, Kara Wardlaw competed with an individual

piano solo, and we competed as a club and received Champion recognition for our

Large Group Act. At the Cushing Pipeline show Delaney Corter received 6th in class for

her Hampshire lamb and 5th in class for her Natural market lamb. Morgan Williams

received Reserve Division Champion with her Wether. All quarter Lauren Crosthwait

has led our club in various community service projects. We have collected donations of

laundry supplies and left them at local laundry mats, we made Valentines cards for

residents at Renaissance Nursing Home and also sent Birthday Cards to WWII veteran

Recil Troxell. Submitted by: Morgan Williams

~HERITAGE 4-H CLUB

Heritage 4-H Club has been busy: whether participating in fun

workshops, doing community service, or attending our monthly

meetings. We continue to strive to learn and grow. During our

January meeting, members participated in writing cards and donating

small items to send to military personnel serving overseas for our

community service project. These notes and items will go to one of

our fellow club member’s uncle and his platoon. 4-Hers also

improved their public speaking skills through a workshop and hands-on activities led by Dr. Andrew Kimbrough. He taught

members about good public speaking techniques. Members of Heritage 4-H club got the

chance to show off their talents in the annual “Share the Fun” at the end of January. We

were represented by Henry Kimbrough (piano solo), Audrey Ochsner (singing solo),

and members Abby Logan and Emma Armstrong along with Perkins 4-Her Katrel

Carpenter (skit “Cooking Mommas”). Audrey won

grand champion in the individual division and Abby,

Emma, and Katrel won grand champion in the small

group division. 4-H members also got to test their

entrepreneur skills at the 4-H Market Place happening

in the lobby during Share the Fun. They sold anything

from crafts to yummy treats. During our February meeting, Heritage members collected

Valentine’s Day treats and made notes to give kids living at the Payne County Youth Shelter

or part of the Payne County Youth Transitional Living program. We also had a speaker from

the state 4-H office present a program focusing on STEM about a strawberry’s DNA.

Members learned a lot and had fun. These last few months, Heritage 4-Hers improved their

skills through fun and useful workshops and events. Submitted by: Isaac Ochsner, Heritage

4-H Club Co-Reporter

4-H CLUB SPOTLIGHT

~LEADERS OF TOMORROW 4-H CLUB

During our December meeting we had an educational program

on decorating cookies. We learned about a variety of utensils to

use for decorating cookies. We learned how to mix different

colors together to make different colors of icing. Our club

collected items for a coffee basket to help raise money for the

Stillwater Ag Booster Club dinner and auction. Our community

service project for the month was collecting diapers and

delivering them to the Hope House. In January we had an

educational program on robotics. Club members were able to

learn about block coding and practice coding with the robot. Our

robotics team has started practicing again once a month to work on

new skills and learn more about coding. Sarah Walker, won the Noble

Cause Award for her outstanding community service project. Sarah

attended the planning and leadership retreat for the State 4-H Healthy

Living Ambassadors. We are collecting books to be delivered for

Stillwater Book Bus. It has been a great couple of months for Leaders

of Tomorrow. Submitted by: Vann Walker, Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H

Club Reporter

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Lake McMurtry Spring Celebration

4-H members are invited to display project information and hands-on activities at Lake McMurtry's Annual Spring Celebration on March 30th from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the east side recreation center at Lake McMurtry.

This family event draws between 300 - 500 participants each year to enjoy a day at the lake and to visit with the many exhibitors set up there (including first responders, nature groups and many outdoor activities.) The lake staff provides a free lunch, as well.

Payne County 4-H has participated in this event for the past few years. It is a great opportunity to tell others about the 4-H program and to share about your project work. Providing a free, simple hands-on craft or demonstration is a great way to engage the many children who attend.

If you have questions or would like to sign up as an exhibitor please contact Summer at the Extension Office [email protected] or 405-747-8320.

2019 NE District Horse Show

Dates for the NED Horse Show are May 20th –22nd, 2019 in Inola, OK. Entry forms, 4-H Membership

Certification, and Horse Registration Forms will be available at the Extension Office or on 4-H Online.

Anyone leasing a horse must complete a written Lease Agreement. Bring your original Coggins Papers to the

show or you will not be allowed to show. All forms and money are due to the Payne County OSU

Extension Office by May 20, 2019. Make checks payable to, Payne County Extension.

2019 Innovate Youth Leadership Summit

Innovate change in your 4-H program. Challenge yourself to learn new leadership skills, teach workshops in agriculture and computer science. Learn

how to present fun and exciting programs promoting 4-H, agriculture, and STEM to other youth. Summit workshops will include replicable/repeatable

lessons about Agriculture and Computer Science. The workshops selected are intended to be repeated by the participating teens to other youth. For

more information, http://4h.okstate.edu/innovate

2019 Zoo Snooze

This year’s theme is “Zoo Done It.” An animal ambassador has escaped their enclosure and left a crime scene in the auditorium. The participants

have to figure out what animal did it based on the clues left behind. Participants will enjoy snacks and a movie with other 4-H members. Breakfast is

offered in the morning, along with an early tour of the zoo while the animals are active. For more information, https://apps.dasnr.okstate.edu/

SSL/4h.okstate.edu/zoo-snooze

2019 Outdoor Adventure

Interested in a challenge? One that requires outdoor skills in backpacking, camping, compass/map reading, outdoor cookery, safety, leadership and

working with other people? A challenge demanding physical conditioning to canoe and hike? The 2019 4-H Outdoor Adventure Boundary Water

Canoe Program can offer you those challenges. For more information, http://4h.okstate.edu/events-and-activities/state-events-activities/4-h-outdoor-

adventures/4-h-high-adventures

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

2019 State 4-H Roundup will be July 24th, 25th & 26th!!

State Record Books

Due To Extension Office

Wednesday, April 17th , 2019

State record books are a great way for youth to share their learning experiences, successes, and service in a particular area of

interest. I encourage all youth in 8th grade and older to complete a state record book, but the deadline is drawing near. The

completed and final record book will be due in the Extension Office WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17th, BY 1pm, NO

EXCEPTIONS! If you would like to have your book reviewed and/or participate in a record book consultation, which includes

having the opportunity to make changes and receive suggestions before the book is turned in for judging, it must be turned into

the Extension Office MONDAY, APRIL 1st . ALL 4-H members who plan to submit a state record book need to let Summer

or Dea know and you are highly encouraged to submit a rough draft for review. Key Club Award Applications and Level III

and Level IV Scholarship applications are due by April 17th as well.

Oklahoma 4-H Key Club Membership in the Oklahoma 4-H Key Club is an honor extended only to top 4-H members.

To become a member you:

1. Must be a 4-H member.

2. Must be at least 15 years old or older on September 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 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 youth development program.

2019 Bucket Calf Competition

Who: 5 - to 12-year-olds who are Payne County residents and/or enrolled in a Payne County school. 4-H membership is

not required. You must be between ages 5 to 12 on May 31, 2019.

What: Acquire a 1- to 10-day-old beef or dairy calf, from April 15th-June15th. You will care for the calf, break it to

lead and maintain accurate feed, financial and health records. You may nominate up to two calves no later

than June 14, 2019. However, only one calf may be exhibited. Based on your age, you will be entered into

one of three age groups, and judged on your individual knowledge of your project. This program is

designed to make sure you learn about raising and showing cattle.

When: Friday, August 30, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. or immediately following the beef cattle show of the Payne County Free

Fair. Interviews will be held in the morning.

Where: Payne County Expo Center

Why: To win trophy's, scholarship, belt buckle, leadership, Public Speaking, and more!!

SPONSORED BY PAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU YOUNG

FARMERS & RANCHERS, YF&R

For More Information Call: Sara Rush, YF&R, at (575) 937-7628 or Summer Leister at (405) 747-8320

2019 Payne & Creek County 4-H Camp

WHEN: June 4th—6th **NEW DATES**

WHERE: Saints Grove Camp--11 miles east of Stillwater on Highway 51 & 3/4 mile north

WHO: Any 4-H member from Payne County age 8 to 13 years old on the first day of camp may

attend as a camper.

TEENS: If you are 14 or older on the first day of camp, you may only attend camp as a counselor.

Counselor applications are due Friday, May 10, 2019 by 4:30pm. You must be an

enrolled 4-H member to attend can as a Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor Training: Camp Counselor Training, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Training is mandatory for Camp Counselors!!

Training will be held in Stillwater this year!

COST: $75.00 per camper or $60.00 per counselor the price breakdown for families with more than one camper is: 1st child--$75;

2nd & all additional children--$65

Camper applications are to the Payne County Extension Office by Friday, May 10th, 2019 by 4:30 p.m.

**RESCHEDULED** Payne County 4-H Food Showdown

Have you ever watched Iron Chef or Chopped and thought to yourself: “I want to do that!!”

Well you can!!

Summer and Dea will be hosting a Payne County 4-H Food Showdown a Monday, April

29, 2019 at the Expo Center Community Building. We will begin at 6:00 p.m. and finish around

8:00 p.m. Participants will work in teams and learn about the 4-H Food Showdown. We will go

over rules, equipment and conduct a contest. This will help 4-H members prepare for the NE District Contest days and

State 4-H Roundup.

Registration is due to the Payne County Extension Office by Tuesday, April 23rd.

NE District Contest Days will be May 28th—30th at Creek County located in Kellyville. The events will include

Speech Contest, Job Readiness, Clover Quiz Bowl, Poultry & Rabbit, FCS Skill-A-Thon, Companion Animal, Dutch Oven,

Share-the-Fun, Dairy Skill-a-Thon, Fabrics and Fashion, Livestock Skill-a-Thons, and Junior and Senior Food Showdown.

Also Tractor Driving and ATV Skills Contest, but you will have to be certified.

The deadline will be May 15, 2019 the cost will be $1.00 for every event, except Junior and Senior Food Showdown

$10.00, tractor driving and ATV Contest, $20.00 and Archery Contest will be $15.00.

More information and details will be sent out via email from Summer.

2019 BE THE BEST OKLAHOMA 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

The 5th annual Oklahoma 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held May 11, 2019 at Stillwater Middle School. 4-H members

can do a regular speech, illustrated individual and team and PowerPoint presentation. 4-H members will be divided into three

categories and two presentations are allowed per 4-H member. The registration fee is $10.00 per person and is open to all 4-H

members (3rd grade and 8 years old to 12th grade).

The deadline to register will be April 19, 2019

Dress Revue

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Location: TBA—Watch your email for location

Registration Due Tuesday, April 16, 2019

These events are fantastic for any and all Coverbuds, as well as 4-H members.

Please submit entries for Dress Revue to the Extension Office by Tuesday, April 16, 2019 .

Dress Revue Guidelines

The $15.00 Challenge. Don’t spend over $15.00 on an outfit that covers the entire body. That means a top and bottom or one piece like a dress. Receipts are required, although they can be handwritten from garage sales. Accessories and shoes are not part of the $15.00. Outfits must come from garage sales, consignment stores, thrift stores, Goodwill or Salvation Army-type stores.

***Level 1 Exhibits (8&10 year olds) Apparel Design & Construction

Sewn Garments

Simple tops (shirt, tank top, vest, etc.), Simple bottoms (shorts, capris, pants, skirts, etc.), Costumes, Non-Human Apparel (doll clothes, pet or

livestock garment), and Sewn Fashion Accessory (sewn hats, scarves, bag, wallet, etc.)

Interior Design & Construction

Home Accent Items for Bath, Bedroom or Storage (rug, curtains, caddy, decorative towel, trash can, pillow, pillow case, blanket, bulletin board,

storage container, etc.), Bags (laundry, jewelry, cosmetic, book/electronic cover, etc.) and Seasonal Decor (sewn wall hanging or table runner, or

other sewn decoration)

Hobbies/Textiles Design and Construction

Sewn Stuffed Animal, Doll or Puppet

Quilt Block (hand pieced, machine pieced or appliqued, not quilted, no larger than 16"x16")


Sewn Garments, One piece garment with facing (robe, jacket, dress, shooting vest, etc.), Simple bottoms with pocket and/or waistband or facing (shorts,

capris, pants, skirts, etc.), Two Piece Garment (top & bottom, jacket/vest with bottom/dress, PJ's, etc.), Costumes, Non-Human Apparel (doll clothes, pet

or livestock garment) and Sewn Fashion Accessory (sewn hats, scarves, bag, wallet, etc.)


Home Accent Items for Bedroom, Kitchen or Storage (rug, curtains, caddy, decorative towels (2), trash can, pillows (2), pillow cases (2), blanket with

binding, message board, table cloth or runner, potholders, apron, lunch bag, placemat and napkins, appliance cover, hanging storage under-bed

storage, basket liners, etc.), Bags (laundry, jewelry, cosmetic, book/electronic cover, garment bag, etc.) and Seasonal Decor (sewn wall hanging or

table runner, or other sewn decoration)


Sewn Stuffed Animal, Doll or Puppet (with hand and machine stitching)

Hand pieced, Machine pieced or Appliqued Item, (No quilting on item, finished edges or framed, no larger than 16"x16")


Sewn Garments, Blouse/Shirt with Sleeves and Closure, One Piece Garment with Buttonholes and/or Zipper (shirt, robe, jacket, dress, vest, etc.), Bottom

with Zipper and/or Pocket (shorts, capris, pants, skirts, etc.), Two Piece Garment (top & bottom, jacket/vest with bottom/dress, PJ's, etc.)

Costumes (human or non-human) and Sewn Fashion Accessory (with closure fastener and seams)


Home Accent Items for Living Room or Bedroom (slipcovers, lined curtains, pillows, lap throw, remote caddy, ottoman, mantel scarf; 2 coordinating

bedroom items: bedspread, dust ruffle, pillow shams, lined curtains, dresser scarf, hanging storage, under-bed storage, garment bag, etc.)

"Special Needs" Accessory -("Special Needs" being the individual requirements of a person with mental, emotional, physical disability or disease. A

functional item with a description of who it was made for, why the need and any pertinent information.)

Seasonal Decor (sewn wall hanging or table runner, or other sewn decoration)


Sewn Stuffed Animal, Doll or Puppet (with multiple hand and machine sewing techniques)

Hand pieced, Machine pieced or Appliqued Item, (finished with hand or machine quilting which must be done by the exhibitor)

***Level 4 Exhibits (15 & up) Apparel Design & Construction

Sewn Garments, One Piece Lined or Unlined Garment (pants, skirt, coat, jacket, dress, etc.), Lined or Unlined Two Piece Ensemble/Coordinate (coat/

jacket/vest, dress, suit, etc.), Costumes (human or non-human, with historical or cultural significance) and Sewn Fashion Accessory or Garment designed

for "Special Needs"- ("Special Needs" being the individual requirements of a person with mental, emotional, physical disability or disease. A functional

item with a description of who it was made for, why the need and any pertinent information.)


Home Accent Outdoors (picnic accessories, curtains, cushions, shades, placemat and napkins, utensil/condiment caddy, insulated carrier, etc.)

Seasonal Decor (sewn wall hanging or table runner, or other sewn decoration)


Sewn Stuffed Animal, Doll or Puppet (with multiple hand and machine sewing techniques)

Hand pieced, Machine pieced or Appliqued Item using a design with historical or cultural significance

Dress to Impress

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Location: TBA—Watch your email for location

Registration Due Tuesday, April 16, 2019

These events are fantastic for any and all Cloverbuds, as well as members. Please submit entries for Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress to the Extension

Office by Tuesday, April 16, 2019 . This contest is designed to teach 4-H members how to coordinate their clothes properly, learn what clothing is

appropriate for different occasions, and teach proper fit of the clothes they wear. 4-H members do not need to purchase new clothes to enter the contest; in

fact, they are encouraged to choose something appropriate from the clothing they already have.

Dress to Impress Guidelines

Divisions: (Grade as of Sept. 1st) Cloverbuds (age 5-7), Junior (3rd (and 8 years old)-5th grade), Intermediate (6th—8th grade) Senior (9th—12th grade)

Class 1: Snappy Casual:

Guys: Consists of pressed jeans, slacks, walking shorts, shirts with a collar. Casual shoes, nice tennis shoes, or boots. (no spandex or tank tops).

Girls: Consists of pressed jeans, slacks, skirts, skiorts, walking shorts, coordinated separates, dresses, blouses. (no spandex, tank tops or mini-skirts).

Class 2: Professional Dress:

Guys: Consists of shirt with a collar, slacks, and dress shoes or boots. A tie is required.

Girls: Consists of semi-formal, dresses or coordinated separates, (no spandex, mini-skirts, backless dresses or formals).

No blue denim may be worn—this includes jeans, skirts, vests and jackets

Class 3: Casual Western Wear:

Consists of jean-cut or slack-type trousers. Rocky Mountains are considered jean-cut. 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 as long as it coordinates with trousers. Shirt must be worn tucked

in. Casual Western dresses or skirts may be worn.

3rd Annual Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Dr. Ron and Linda Sholer Essay Contest

The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Dr. Ron and Linda Sholar Essay Contest. Ron and Linda

Sholar are sponsoring this annual writing contest for Oklahoma 4-H members age 13 and older as of January 1, 2019.

Background - Dr. Ron Sholar spent three decades as a Cooperative Extension Specialist and Professor of Plant Science at Oklahoma State University. In

addition to a career in Extension, he served in the US Army and Army Reserve for 39 years before retiring in 2010 as a Major General. Mrs. Linda Sholar

spent her professional career as a kindergarten teacher in the Stillwater, OK public school system where she was dedicated to instilling a life-long love of

learning in her students. The Sholars strongly support youth development programs that encourage the recognition of excellent communication skills critical

for success.

Purpose - The purpose of the essay contest is to:

1. Provide participants an opportunity to express themselves in regards to the impact of 4-H on their home state of Oklahoma and the influence of 4-H

on them personally.

2. Encourage the development of excellent skills of written expression.

Theme - The theme for the essay is: "How can Oklahoma 4-H Change a Community?"

Entries must be postmarked on or before the entry deadline of April 30, 2019. All entries become the property of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

2019 Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Essay Contest

Description, Prizes & Deadline: The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation will administer the inaugural Dr. Ron and Linda Sholar Essay Contest.

Essays will be judged by a selection committee with separate cash prizes awarded to the winners. First place cash prize of $500, $300 for second place and

$200 for third place.

The entry deadline for this contest is April 30, 2019. Entries postmarked by April 30th will be accepted. Essay contest winners will be selected and notified.

Eligibility: The contest is open to all Oklahoma 4-H Members age 13 and older as of January 1, 2019.

Format and Contents: All essays should be no less than 1,000 words and no more than 1,200 words, typed and double-spaced, 12 point font. Make certain

to attach the essay entry form to the front of your essay, including signatures from a parent or guardian and your 4-H Educator. The main selection criteria

will be creativity and presentation of thought.

4-H Talks Contest & Job Readiness

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Location: Cushing High School @ 9:00 A.M.

Registration Due Tuesday, April 2, 2019 by 4:30 p.m.

The communications contest gives Cloverbuds and 4-H members the opportunity to display their public speaking skills. Categories Include: Talks, Illustrated Talks, Extemporaneous, PowerPoint & Ritual

Talks and Illustrated Talks which can be a team or individual presentations. A team (2 people) may be composed a 4-H

member in the same community or surrounding communities. Members giving presentations who are not in the same age

division must participate in the age division of the oldest participant. Props and posters must be used for illustrated talks

(no PowerPoint Presentations.)

Extemporaneous is a single individual speech and there is no pre-registration for this category, members who want to

participate in this contest will register at the contest. Extemporaneous speeches are not an observed event, the only people

allowed in the room are the 4-H member, the judge, and the door monitor.

The 4-H member will enter the room and draw one topic from the set of four topics. If he/she does not like the first topic,

they are allowed to draw a second topic. They must use the second topic choice for their extemporaneous speech (they

cannot go back to the first selection.) The 4-H member then has two minutes to collect his/her thoughts and formulate what

he/she will say. At the end of two minutes, the 4-H member will present the extemporaneous speech to the judge.

PowerPoint The PowerPoint presentation contest is for 4-H members to demonstrate the skills necessary to develop and

present a PowerPoint presentation in a professional manner. 4-H members who participate in this contest should develop

and demonstrate public speaking skills using a PowerPoint presentation as an illustration to add emphasis to their

presentation. The PowerPoint program is not meant to be the members’ presentation; it is designed to add dimension and

illustration to the members’ public speaking presentation. 4-H members are expected to design and create their own

PowerPoint presentation. Special awards are given each year at the banquet for a few specific topic areas and for 9 year

olds.

Ritual Any child that is enrolled in 4-H who is (A) 9 years old and (B) a first year member is eligible for this contest. We

encourage first year 4-H members to learn the 4-H Ritual. The Ritual is part of the opening ceremony at every 4-H

meeting. The adult supervisor will recite the Vice President’s part of the Ritual with the 4-H member responding with the

member’s part before a judge.

PAYNE COUNTY 4-H JOB READINESS CONTEST

Job Readiness Job Readiness is an individual event which recognizes members who communicate a personal

understanding of and ability to perform specific job requirements. 4-H'ers select a job description and prepare a resume

and cover letter for the job. The day of the contest 4-H'ers will do a mock interview for the job they have selected.

Age Categories (1/1/19): Intermediate: age 13-14 Advanced: age 15-19

Job Categories:

Services: Could include full service restaurants, fast food stores, employment at a day care center, automotive

service/repair, farm/ranch workers, contractor/construction worker, photography, cosmetologists, etc.

Home-Based Business: Could include babysitting (for an individual), housekeeping, catering services, lawn care and

maintenance, home repair/maintenance, custom sewing, pet care, word processing, special occasion photography, etc.

Retail/Office: Could include any retail store (discount, department, specialty, farm supply, garden/nursery, book store) or

office-type work (including clerical, filing, receptionist).

Other: Please specify job type. It should be a job that does not fit into one of the other categories.

Summer Leister

4-H Youth Development

Extension Educator

Payne County

[email protected]

Dea Rash

FCS / 4-H Youth Development

Extension Educator

Payne County

[email protected]

4-H CLOVER CONNECTION is published by the Payne County OSU Cooperative Extension

4-H Program, 315 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 103 Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-8320.

“Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.”

Payne County Extension Service

Oklahoma State University

315 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 103

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