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2015-2016

Kingfisher County 4-H Handbook

Name:

Club:

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4-H Project Goals

KINGFISHER COUNTY 4-H

This year, I will work towards project medals in:

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2.

What I want to do and learn in these projects during the year

Goal Project Who Will Help Me

Target Date

4-H Project Work is based on QUALITY not QUANTITY!

Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments Cooperating: The

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color,

national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or status as a veteran, and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Kingfisher County 4-H

The Vision… Youth and adults working together for stronger families and communities.

The Mission…

Kingfisher County 4-H Youth Development Programs actively provide positive

opportunities for informal learning experiences that build character and develop life skills.

What is 4-H?

4-H is the youth development phase of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

4-H is “ learning by doing” .

4-H is “ involvement” . Youth, families, peers and communities actively participate in the learning process.

4-H creates a sense of belonging, involvement and support.

4-H allows members the opportunity to share thoughts and skills with others.

4-H encourages the growth and development of the citizens and leaders of tomorrow.

4-H unlocks doors and challenges minds.

4-H helps young people shine.

Volunteer leaders, teen leaders, Extension Educators and interested adults assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become

For your convenience, this handbook is available online at:

http://oces.okstate.edu/kingfisher/4-h

FORMS referred to in the handbook are available through your club leader, Extension Office and

online.

Kingfisher County Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

124 E. Sheridan, Suite 204 Kingfisher, OK 73750

PHONE 405.375.3822 FAX 405.375.6972

EMAIL

OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WEBSITE http://oces.okstate.edu/kingfisher/4-h

STATE 4-H WEBSITE http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu

FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/kingfishercounty4h

INSTAGRAM kingfishercounty4h

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Project Goals 2

Vision and Mission 3

Kingfisher County 4-H Personnel 5

Kingfisher County 4-H Clubs 6

2015-2016 Calendar of Events & Activities 7-10

Welcome to the 4-H Family! 11-13

County Activities and Events—General Information 14

Club Officers’ Training 15

National 4-H Week and Oklahoma 4-H Month Events 16-17

4-H Has Talent 18-19

Food Fest & Food Showdown 20-22

Speech & Demonstration Contest 23-25

Tri-County Contests 26

Fairs, Expos, and Livestock Shows 27

Trips 28-29

4-H Project Work, Record Books, and Project Medals 30-31

Monthly 4-H Records 32-37

4-H Representation 38

Club Meeting Organization 39

4-H Club Ritual 40

Table of Contents

KINGFISHER COUNTY 4-H HANDBOOK

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Kingfisher County OSU Cooperative Extension Service Personnel

Extension Educator, 4-H & Youth Development

Extension Educator, Ag / 4-H & CED Zack Meyer [email protected]

Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences / 4-H Brandi Krittenbrink [email protected]

Secretary Denise Boots [email protected]

Kingfisher County 4-H County Officers

President Trey Glazier, Lomega

Vice President Grace Krittenbrink, Okarche

Secretary Rob Bomhoff, Okarche

Reporter Elizabeth Perdue Kingfisher

Recreation Leader Macy McCully, Kingfisher

Recreation Leader Journee Humphries, Kingfisher

Executive Sara Bomhoff, Okarche

Executive Katie Bomhoff, Okarche

Kingfisher County 4-H County Ambassadors

6th Year 5th Year 2nd Year 1st Year

Annie Davis, Lomega Wyatt Krittenbrink, Okarche Journee Humphries, Kgfr Rob Bomhoff, Okarche

Trey Glazier, Lomega Sara Bomhoff, Okarche Elizabeth Perdue, Kingfisher

Katie Bomhoff, Okarche

Macy McCully, Kingfisher

Grace Krittenbrink, Okarche

Catherine Stangl, Okarche

Kingfisher County 4-H Personnel


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Kingfisher County 4-H Clubs

kINGFISHER COUNTY 4-H

Cashion 4-H Valeri Evans

405.612.3863 Cell

[email protected]

Dover 4-H

Hennessey 4-H

Kingfisher 4-H Deb Perdue

405.368.3334 Cell

[email protected]

Kingfisher Cloverbuds

Jo Kochenower

405.375.3487 Home

Kingfisher County Cloverbuds

Priya Humphries

405.317.6257 Cell

[email protected]

Kingfisher County 4-H Ambassadors 4-H Educator

405.375.3822 Extension Office

Kingfisher County 4-H Shooting Sports Kevin Woolley—Archery

[email protected]

Rick Crider—Archery

[email protected]

Mark McCully—Shotgun

[email protected]

Jimmie Smith—Rifle

[email protected]

Luke Lough—Shotgun

[email protected]

Lomega 4-H

Marna Davis

580.825.3374 Home

[email protected]

Okarche 4-H

Steve Bomhoff

405.368.5338 Cell

[email protected]

Kingfisher County 4-H Parent-Volunteer Association Officers

President Doug Davis, Lomega

Vice President Sandy Matthews, Okarche

Secretary Marna Davis, Lomega

Treasurer Brandi Krittenbrink, Okarche

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KINGFISHER COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR 2015-2016

September 2015

September 1 NW District Leadership Conf. forms due 4:00 pm Extension Office

September 1 Last day to sign up to volunteer at Septemberfest 4:00pm Extension Office

September 7 Office Closed

September 12 Septemberfest 8:00am-noon OK History Cntr, OKC

September 17-27 State Fair of Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, OKC

September 26-27 Wildlife Expo Lazy E, Guthrie

October 2015 Oklahoma 4-H Month

October 1-11 Tulsa State Fair Tulsa Fairgrounds, Tulsa

October 1 Leader’s Council Meeting 6:30 pm Extension Office

October 4-10 National 4-H Week

October Hunter Safety Course Kingfisher Fairgrounds

October 9 OYE Sheep/Goat/Steer Nom. Kit Requests Due 4: 00 pm Extension Office

October 10 NW District Trap Shoot 8:00 am Enid Gun Club

October 12 Office Closed

October 14-15 NW District Leadership Conference Enid, OK

October 17 State Trap Shoot 8:00 am El Reno

October 30 Fright Night 5:00-7:00 pm Kingfisher Fairgrounds

October 31 Archery Competition—Payne Co Fairgrounds Stillwater, OK

November 2015 H.U.G.S. Donation Collection Month

November 1 OYE Sheep/Goat/Steer Nom. Postmarked

November 9 OYE Swine Nomination Kit Requests Due 4:00 pm Extension Office

November 11 Office Closed

November 14 Club Officers’ Training 9:30am-noon Kingfisher Fairgrounds

November 25 Ambassador Bake Sale 8:00am-noon Kingfisher Courthouse

November 26-27 Office Closed

November 27 National 4-H Congress Atlanta, GA

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December 2015

December ? 4-H Day at Oakwood Mall Registration Due 4:00 pm Extension Office

December ? Ambassador Christmas Party

December 5 Leader’s Council Meeting 6:30 pm Extension Office

December 6 OYE Swine Nominations Postmarked

December 26-27 Office Closed

December 31 Office Closed

January 2016

January 1 Office Closed

January ? NW District Livestock Judging Contest Enid, OK

January ? 4-H Day at Oakwood Mall Enid, OK

January 6-10 Denver Western Roundup Denver, CO

January 18 Office Closed

January NW District Share the Fun Fairview, OK

January 23 Archery Competition—Alfalfa Co Fairgrounds Cherokee, OK

February 2016

February 4 Leader’s Council Meeting 6:30pm Extension Office

February Oklahoma Science Museum 4-H Camp-in Oklahoma City, OK

February 8 NWD Livestock Entries Due 5:00pm Enid, OK

February 8 Pickens Scholarship & Key Club Apps Due Stillwater, OK

February Kingfisher Co. Spring Livestock Show Kingfisher Fairgrounds

February 15 Office Closed

February Bidder’s Feed Kingfisher Fairgrounds

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KINGFISHER COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR

2015-2016 March 2016

March 1 State Ambassador Application Due 4-H Office, Stillwater

March 2-7 Norwest District Junior Livestock Show Enid, OK

March 4 Key Club & Scholarship Forms Due 4:00 pm Extension Office

March 11-20 Oklahoma Youth Expo State Fairgrounds, OKC

March 25 4-H Zoo Snooze OKC Zoo

March 25 Office Closed

April 2016

April 2 Leader’s Council Meeting 6:30 pm Extension Office

April 6 4-H Day at the Capital State Capital

April 9 Speech & Demonstration Contest 9:30am Kingfisher Fairgrounds

April 16 4-H Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast 7:00-11:00am Kingfisher Fairgrounds

April State Recurve Archery Shoot

April 25 State Record Books & Level III & IV Schol. Due Stillwater

April NW District Horse Show Entries Due

April State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Stillwater, OK

April 30 Food Fest & Food Showdown 9:30am Kingfisher Fairgrounds

April-May Tractor Safety School—Canadian Co. is host El Reno, OK

May 2016

May NWD Spring Trap Shoot Enid

May NWD Food Showdown

May 30 Office Closed

May Babysitting Workshop 9:00 Extension Office

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July 2016

July State 4-H Volunteers Conference Stillwater, OK

July OSU Animal Science Field Days Stillwater, OK

July Jr. Roundup Kingfisher Fairgrounds

July 27-29 State 4-H Roundup Stillwater, OK

July Cloverbud Day Camp 9:00 am-3:00 pm Kingfisher Fairgrounds

Other July Events: Summer Project Workshops


June 2016

June 2 Leader’s Council 6:30 pm Extension Office

June NW District 4-H Horse Show

June 13 State Record Book Interviews Stillwater, OK

June 23 State 4-H Horse Show

June 16-26 Citizenship Washington Focus Washington, D.C.

June State Roundup Registration Due Extension Office

June 30 County Record Books Due 4;00 pm Extension Office

June 30 Bev Yost/Janice Jirick Scholarship App Due 4:00 pm Extension Office

Other June Events: Junior 4-H Camp, Summer Project Workshops

August 2016

August 4 Kingfisher Co. 4-H Achievement Banquet 6:00 pm Kingfisher Fairgrounds

August 17-20 Kingfisher County Free Fair Kingfisher Fairgrounds

September 2016

September 5 Office Closed

September OKC State Fair OKC Fairgrounds

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Welcome to the 4-H Family! To help acquaint your family with 4-H, please take time to review the following highlights.

What is 4-H?

4-H is a program for youth and their families from all

segments of society. It provides educational programs

for diverse audiences of youth and adults based on

practical skills of learning to learn, decision making,

public speaking, goal setting, job skills and more. 4-H

is the youth development phase of the Oklahoma

Cooperative Extension Service, supported by

Oklahoma State University, USDA and local county

government.

What is my role as a parent/guardian?

4-H is a family affair! Members require the

involvement and support of the entire family. Your

role will include supporting and helping members,

without doing it for them; giving praise and

encouragement; helping members select appropriate

projects and activities; staying informed about 4-H

programs; asking questions; supporting your member

in meeting deadlines and following through with

responsibilities and commitments; attending meetings

and functions with members; and helping members

focus on what's really important, not just winning!

Be a part of the 4-H team! The team is made up of

volunteers, like yourself, helping to provide

educational opportunities, transportation, and a

meeting place; serving as a project or activity

volunteer; being a resource in your area of expertise;

asking what you can do at the local and county level;

and helping when called upon. 4-H members get more

from their 4-H experience when the whole family gets

involved.

Who and what is the role of the 4-H & Youth

Development Educator?

This individual is an Oklahoma Cooperative Extension

Service professional. This professional has two

primary roles: educator and volunteer manager.

As an educator, the extension professional is

responsible for providing guidance and opportunities

in educating volunteers, parents, teachers and other

youth-serving volunteers and professionals.

The volunteer manager's role is to serve as a mentor,

counselor, liaison and resource to local and county

4-H clubs, county 4-H committees, 4-H adult and

youth councils, the county Parent-Volunteer

Association, schools, community committees, and

other youth-serving agencies.

What can 4-H teach my child?

4-H teaches members to set and accomplish goals

for themselves through project work. A member's

record book will assist them in learning to set goals,

keep records, and evaluate what they did or did not

accomplish.

There are several ways for members to keep up with

what they do in 4-H. They can:

1. Use a Junior or Senior record book to record

what is done in the project.

2. Use a county 4-H Monthly Record booklet to

record each month’s activities at the monthly

club meeting.

3. Keep a journal (write in it each day) or write on

a calendar (write down each day what was done).

A key to successful record keeping is to wait no

longer than one week to record project work that has

been completed. The important details are forgotten

quickly. The things that need to be written down

include:

1. What you did (number of times, number of items

made, number of animals, number of acres

planted and harvested, hours spent working in

project or project work done, how many people

were involved, etc.)

2. What you learned (what new knowledge and

skills were learned, what funny or sad things

happened, etc.).

3. Learning experiences participated in would

include demonstrations, speeches, tours, exhibits,

judging, workshops attended, lessons at local

club meetings, day camps, etc.

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4. Leadership experiences you participated in

(volunteer leadership, teaching or assisting with

teaching, committee work, officer, etc.)

5. Citizenship activities participated in (helping oth-

ers, providing a service, organizing a community-

wide project, etc.).

6. Awards and recognition received.

The result of keeping good records is that a member

has learned to set goals and see how goals were

accomplished.

To “learn by doing” is fundamental in the 4-H pro-

gram. Some other common characteristics of the 4-H

program are:

4-H youth are more important than the 4-H

project.

Learning how to do the project is more important

than the project itself.

A blue ribbon 4-H’er with a red ribbon project is

more desirable than a red ribbon 4-H’er with a

blue ribbon project.

Every 4-H member needs to be noticed, to feel

important, to succeed, and to be praised.

4-H members should learn how to think inde-

pendently.

What is a 4-H Project?

At the beginning of each year members will complete

an enrollment card. On the card they will check 4-H

project areas they are interested in completing during

the year.

Most of these projects have a manual which can be

requested through the county Extension Office. Each

manual is developed with age appropriate materials

and projects. The activities and projects outlined in

the manual can then be entered in the county fair and

other activities throughout the year.

The county fair provides an opportunity to display 4-H

project work. It is the time to show the project work

completed between July of the previous year until

September of the current year.

4-H project work can be accomplished very easily by

developing a simple plan to accomplish one project or

activity each month during the year.

How do I know what's going on in 4-H?

Read your handbook! Use the calendar in the

front of the handbook! All county activities and

events are planned one year in advance. The

newsletter will supplement the handbook and

keep you updated as to times and locations.

Attend local club meetings. Ask questions of the

local club leader and call the Extension Office

405.375.3822.

Local club leaders will make announcements

regarding events, remind you of upcoming

deadlines, and provide registration forms so you

won't have to make a last minute dash to the

Extension Office.

What Things Will My Local Club Do?

Most clubs have monthly meetings conducted by the

local youth officers. Some clubs also have special

project and activity meetings where members work

in smaller groups to develop specific project skills.

Local 4-H club meetings typically will involve the

business portion of the meeting followed by a guest

speaker, a speech or demonstration on 4-H project

work given by a 4-H member, a service project, or a

mini-workshop or activity for a take-home project.

All members of a local club should take part in

giving demonstrations and speeches, as well as lead-

ing meeting activities. Youth learn through the

hands-on application of life skills taught through

activities such as the local club meeting.

Each club has a designated organizational volunteer

leader. Organizational volunteer leaders are the

primary contact between the local club and the

County Extension Office and depend on the assis-

tance of parents as volunteers in a variety of roles at

the local and county level.

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4-H parents as volunteers are essential to the county

program. All county 4-H activities and events are

planned, implemented, and evaluated by a committee

of 4-H parents/volunteers. 4-H parents/volunteers are

encouraged to participate in the 4-H Parent-Volunteer

Association which meets four times per year.

What Is The 4-H Philosophy About Recognition?

Creating an environment that nurtures growth and

development includes the careful, creative and bal-

anced use of recognition. In 4-H, recognition is the

encouragement and support for learning that is part of

participation in the wide array of educational experi-

ences the program provides.

Recognition in 4-H may be public or private. It can be

within the individual or provided by others. Through

the acknowledgment, affirmation and positive re-

inforcement of each person's effort, feelings of

competence and capability increase and participation

continues.

4-H Recognition Model

The recognition model is part of a comprehensive plan

that rewards positive learning behaviors in youth. In

all aspects of the model, recognition should be based

on the young person's involvement, participation,

and/or efforts and should be designed to meet the

needs, interests, and aspirations of young people with

different backgrounds and experiences.

Recognition should be focused on individual learning

and not influenced by factors such as monetary re-

sources to purchase high-quality project materials,

top grade animals, and use of equipment. The

recognition model can be used to design a recognition

system to meet the needs of all youth.

The five parts of the 4-H Recognition Model include

recognition for:

1. Participation - acknowledging youth involve-

ment.

2. Progress toward personal goals - youth gain

experience in goal setting and realistic self-

assessment.

3. Standards of excellence - youth assess their pro-

gress and gain insights into their own interests,

efforts, and abilities through a pre-determined set

of criteria.

4. Peer competition - not developmentally appro-

priate for younger children; older youth learn

though experiences of identifying the highest

quality project exhibited at a specific time.

5. Cooperation - learning and working coopera-

tively, preparing youth for living in today’s inter-

dependent, global society.

4-H Ribbons: What do they mean?

Ribbons are given to 4-H members as a way to eval-

uate how much a member has learned in completing

and exhibiting a project. There are two systems used

to present ribbons in Kingfisher County. The recog-

nition process in 4-H is used to help each member

grow personally and to continually learn more about

their project work.

Danish Award System –A, B, and C award groups.

This system does not mean first, second and third

place. More than one individual can receive an A,

B, or C award in a category. Projects are not com-

pared to each other, but to the members’

individual personal best.

“A” Award -This ribbon is given to a member who

has mastered a skill appropriate for their age or

increased their knowledge relating to the project.

The project has accurate information, is correctly

completed, neat, clean, pleasing to the eye and

presents a positive image of the member.

“B” Award - B ribbons mean satisfactory work. The

exhibit shows the member has learned a skill but not

mastered the skill. Information may not be complete

or accurate.

“C” Award - C ribbons are awarded when the judge

feels the member does not show they have gained a

good knowledge of a skill or the project being exhib-

ited. The project is incomplete and could use im-

provement.

Competitive Ribbon Placing - First, second and

third placings. This form of recognition means that

exhibits are ranked. All of the exhibits might be A

Award quality, but one exhibit is selected as the best

in the class.

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COUNTY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

KINGFIHSER COUNTY 4-H

1. Guidelines for county activities and events are in-

cluded in this section of the handbook. Use these

pages to set your goals for the 4-H year. Read the

guidelines and develop your project or projects.

All the information contained here can also be ac-

cessed on the internet at:


2. Members, parents, and leaders will be notified of

changes, corrections, and updates of county activi-

ties and events through leader updates and online

updates.

3. Entry and registration forms for county events and

activities are available through your club leader, in

the Extension Office, and online at:

http://oces.okstate.edu/kingfisher/4-h/activities

4. Check your handbook for deadlines for events and

activities. You may drop registration/entry forms

off at the Extension Office in the courthouse annex

at Kingfisher, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. -

4:30 p.m. Entries may also be faxed to

405.375.6972 or may be available online.

5. Each event/activity listed in this section will

include age guidelines/restrictions. Age require-

ments are specific to a member’s age as of January

1 of current year unless otherwise specified.

Please refer to the Oklahoma State 4-H Club Pro-

gram Policies available online at:


6. 4-H projects can only be entered in each separate

event one time throughout a one-year period (i.e. a

photo can be entered in the county photography

contest and then entered in the county fair, or vice

versa, in a 4-H year). 4-H projects entered in

events must be current project work completed

within the past year.

7. Every effort is made to insure consistencies

between event guidelines at the county, district,

and state levels. However, changes to guidelines

can occur at anytime throughout the year. For

events such as county and state fairs, please con-

sult the specific rulebook for the event.

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What is Club Officer Training?

The State 4-H Officers will conduct an

Officer Training to help 4-H club members

from across the county learn the duties of

their local club offices. Each club is encour-

aged to send their officer team, along with

anyone else interested in becoming an of-

ficer, to the training. State Officers will

work with groups of their respective office,

providing them with information on how to

successfully carry out their office and gain

leadership experience through the process.

Guidelines

1. All 4-H members holding a local 4-H

club office or holding a County Ambas-

sador office should plan to attend the

Club Officers’ Training to help prepare

them for club leadership roles. Members

may attend on their own or with their

club.

2. Youth do not have to currently be hold-

ing an office to attend the training.

Youth interested in holding an office in

the future are invited to attend as well.

3. Materials to support each office will be

handed out at the training. Club parlia-

mentary procedure will be incorporated

as well.

Categories and Classes

Youth will be divided into groups based up-

on the office they hold or are interested in

holding.

Offices

1. President

2. Vice President

3. Secretary

4. Treasurer

5. Reporter

6. Song Leader

7. Game Leader

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 9:30-noon WHERE: Kingfisher Fairgrounds

CLUB OFFICERS’ TRAINING

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What is National 4-H Week and Oklahoma 4-H

Month?

Both National 4-H Week and Oklahoma 4-H Month

serve as opportunities to promote the 4-H Youth

Development program to the public. Clubs are

encouraged to schedule service projects, meetings, or

other activities during this time to showcase the 4-H

program. Activities during this time include the 4-H

Spirit Contest and 4-H National Youth Science Day.

Activities

4-H Spirit Contest - Tuesday, October 5, 2015

(decorated and in place by 7:00 a.m.)

4-H Spirit Contest - Tuesday, October 5 to

Saturday, October 10, 2015

The 4-H Spirit Contest during National 4-H Week will

provide a way to celebrate the local 4-H program

while promoting 4-H to the public. Clubs choosing to

participate will find a local business or school willing

to let the 4-H club utilize a front window or window

display area to decorate for a period of one week.

Clubs must follow the guidelines outlined below.

Clubs will earn points towards the Club of the Year

Award through their participation in the 4-H Spirit

Contest.

Divisions

Cloverbud (5-8 years old as of Jan. 1, 2015

4-H (9-19 years old as of Jan. 1, 2015)

Guidelines

1. Helpful marketing materials may be found online

at http://www.4-h.org/Content/Resource-

Library/Promotional-Toolkits/Toolkits/2012-

National-4-H-Week-Toolkit/

2. Clubs must notify the Extension Office with the

location of their window.

3. Window displays may consist of window chalk-

ing/painting, posters, 3D displays of project work,

Christmas-type lights, or other materials related to

the promotion of 4-H. All materials in the display

must be non-perishable and adhere to all other

local safety regulations. Please no moving or

motorized parts.

4. Displays must include the following information

in a size and style easily readable from a distance

of 10 feet:

4-H Makes a Lasting Impact -

Celebrate National 4-H Week and Oklahoma

4-H Month!

For more information or to join 4-H, contact

the Kingfisher County OSU Cooperative

Extension Service Office at 405-375-3822.

Local club name (Clubs may also include local

contact information as well).

6. Window displays must be in place by 7:00 a.m. on

the Tuesday of National 4-H Week and must be

removed and cleaned up by the following week.

7. Window design and decoration should be the work

of the 4-H club members.

8. Clubs may decorate more than one window, but

only one will be eligible for judging, please spec-

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK & OKLAHOMA 4-H MONTH ACTIVITIES

KINGFISHER COUNTY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

WHEN: October is Oklahoma 4-H month WHERE: County-wide locations

National 4-H Week is October 4-10, 2015 -”Join the Revolution of Responsibility”

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ify which window to be judged.

9. Cloverbud groups may choose to decorate their

own window display or assist a local 4-H club.


Small Window Display

Window space smaller than 4 feet wide by 6 feet tall.

Large Window Display

Window space larger than 4 feet wide by 6 feet tall.

Judging Criteria

The following point system will be used to score the

window displays. In the event of a tie, the window

scoring highest on “General Public Appeal” will be

declared the winning entry.

Item Points Possible

County contact info included 10

Name of club 5

Inclusion of 4-H project examples/info 10

Neatness of display, including lettering 5

Promotion of the 4-H program 10

General public appeal 10

Total Points 50

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Share-the-Fun

WHEN: TBD

WHERE: TBD

What is 4-H Has Talent?

The county 4-H Has Talent contest provides 4-H

members in Kingfisher County an opportunity to

demonstrate their talents in the area of performing

arts. Categories include musical, dramatic and novelty

acts. 4-H Has Talent competition provides the oppor-

tunity for 4-H’ers to develop self confidence and com-

munication skills, while teaching cooperation, team

building and positive sportsmanship.

Divisions

Cloverbud (5-8 years old as of Jan. 1, 2015)

4-H (9-19 years old as of Jan. 1, 2015)

Guidelines

1. Cloverbuds will be in group acts only and must be

enrolled as a Cloverbud. Cloverbuds will not be

placed but will receive a participation ribbon.

2. The Individual, Small Group, and Large Group

winners will advance to District Competition.

3. Each act is not to exceed 6 minutes in perform-

ance time. Each act will have an additional 4

minutes for setting up and removing props, etc.

Any act exceeding 6 minutes will be penalized.

Times will be clocked by a timekeeper and strictly

enforced.

4. Participants may only compete in one group act

(small or large) and one individual act.

5. No adult (including leaders) may be on the stage

during the act. Adults or leaders may serve as an

accompanist or assist backstage.

6. Participants should arrive at least 30 minutes early.

7. No live animals, straw/hay, confetti, or liquids will

be permitted as part of a performance.

8. No musical or other type group who performs

regularly for pay will be permitted to enter. (This

does not mean that a member of such a group

cannot join with other 4-H members and

participate).

9. Participants must have an enrollment card on file

with the Extension Office at the time the entry is

made.

10. Any pre-recorded music MUST be brought into

the Extension Office ON CD no later than Wed-

day, November 12 to be included with the act, no

exceptions will be made. Music must be on CD.

11. Group acts may consist of 4-H youth from more

than one club.


Musical

Vocal, instrumental or combination of both. Must be

strictly musical in nature.

Dramatic

Plays, readings, either humorous or serious.

Novelty

Stunts, skits, acrobatic or rhythmic acts, folk dances or

games, baton twirling, pantomiming or a combination

of these.

Individual Act

1. Musical

2. Dramatic

3. Novelty

Small Group Act (2 or more

participants)

1. Musical

2. Dramatic

3. Novelty

Large Group Act (5 or more participants)

1. Musical

2. Dramatic

3. Novelty

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Judging Criteria

The following system will be used to score 4-H Has

Talent.

Adherence to time limit

Adherence to category

Appropriate costume and effects

Appropriate props

Ability to project to audience

Good preparation

Entertainment value

Appropriate for age group

Appropriate for 4-H program

Awards

Each participant will receive a quality ribbon.

Cloverbuds will receive Cloverbud participation

ribbons.

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FOOD FEST & FOOD SHOWDOWN

WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Kingfisher Fairgrounds

REGISTRATION DUE DATE: April 22, 2016

What is the Food Fest?

The Food Fest provides youth with an opportunity to

explore food science through preparation of desserts,

main dishes, snacks, casseroles, breads, soups, and

stews. Youth learn measuring techniques, recipe se-

lection, and proper food preparation techniques for

exhibiting their dishes.

Divisions

Cloverbud (Ages 5-8)

Junior (Ages 9-11 years old as of Jan. 1, 2016)

Intermediate (Ages 12-14 years old as of Jan. 1, 2016)

Senior (Ages 15-19 years old as of Jan. 1, 2016)

Guidelines

1. Only one exhibit per class.

2. Required Category and Unlimited classes count to-

wards the Sweepstakes Award but Special Exhibits

do not.

4. Exhibits should be placed on a plate or cardboard to

fit the exhibit and properly covered (plastic bag, lid,

saren wrap, aluminum foil, etc). Items should be

labeled with member’s name, club, and 4-H age

securely fastened on the lid or side of the plate or

cardboard.

5. A list of ingredients for the dish should be

included. Next to each ingredient please list the

food group it is from (exception: spices and

seasonings). Intermediates and Seniors must list

the serving size for the recipe.

5. Educational posters may be any color of poster

board and should be 14” x 22.”

6. A tasting table will be set up after the contest for

those interested in sharing their dish with others.

Special Exhibit Classes

1. Cupcake Wars: Cupcake can be any flavor or

combination of flavors, both in the cake and in the

icing. Cupcakes should include an ingredient card

and “name” for your cupcake involving the flavor

and theme of the cupcake.

2. Go Green Meal: Prepare a meal with at least two of

the following dishes involving foods that are natu-

rally green or may be dyed green with food color-

ing: main dish, salad, side dish (i.e. fruit or vegeta-

ble), dessert, or drink. Include a copy of your menu

with names for your green dishes.

3. Made in Oklahoma (MIO): Prepare a dish using

products or produce made or grown in Oklahoma

as the main ingredient.


Cloverbud Category

a. No-Bake Cookies

b. Decorated Sugar Cookies

c. Afterschool no-bake snack

Junior Required Category

a. Three muffins

b. One pint jam or jelly

processed in boiling water

canner

c. Educational poster on

breads or cheeses of another country

Junior Unlimited

d. Recipe modified for healthy eating (include note-

card listing modifications)

e. Easy dessert (no more than 5 ingredients, a mix

counts as one ingredient)

f. Nutritious snack

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Junior Special Exhibits

g. Cupcake Wars

h. Go Green Meal

i. Made in Oklahoma

Intermediate Required Category

a. 1/2 loaf of yeast bread (no sweet dough, may use

bread machine)

b. One pint cucumber pickles or vegetable relish

c. Educational poster based on food from another

culture

Intermediate Unlimited

d. Recipe based on nutritional contributions of fruits

and vegetables (include notecard listing contribu-

tions)

e. Small main dish or casserole

f. Finger food or appetizer

Intermediate Special Exhibits

g. Cupcake Wars

h. Go Green Meal

i. Made in Oklahoma

Senior Required Category

a. Bread with origins in another culture (include a

page description of how it is suited into the culture

and its nutritional contribution)

b. One pint pressure-canned vegetables (no tomatoes

or pickles)

c. Educational poster based on outdoor cookery or

grilling

Senior Unlimited

d. Recipe prepared by outdoor cooking or grilling

methods

e. Recipe featuring pork and accompanied by photos

on 14” x 22” poster demonstrating preparation of

dish

f. Original recipe dessert (may use base mixes)

Senior Special Exhibits

g. Cupcake Wars

h. Go Green Meal

i. Made in Oklahoma

Judging Criteria

The following criteria will be used (as appropriate) to

score the Food Fest:

Flavor

Appearance

Texture

Aroma

Awards

Cloverbuds will receive a participation ribbon only.

4-H members participating in Food Fest will receive a

quality ribbon. From the A Award quality group, first

through fifth places will be awarded ribbons.

Premiums will be provided by the Kingfisher County

4-H Parent-Volunteer Association for first through

third placings.

A sweepstakes winner will be selected for Junior,

Intermediate, and Senior age divisions. Sweepstakes

winners will be determined using the following point

system for each Required Category and Unlimited

Category placing.

1st place 5 points

2nd place 4 points

3rd place 3 points

4th place 2 points

5th place 1 point

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What is the Food Showdown?

The Food Showdown is a youth culinary challenge

where three member teams compete to create a dish

while demonstrating their knowledge in foods and nu-

trition, kitchen safety, equipment and creativity in

food preparation. 4-H Food Showdown teams will cre-

ate their dish using only a clue, provided secret ingre-

dients and items from the common pantry. From the

secret ingredients, 4-H members must identify, pre-

pare and then present information related to the serv-

ing size, nutritional value and cost of the dish.

Divisions




Guidelines

1. Youth must register in teams of two or three indi-

viduals within the same age division.

2. A list of basic supplies will be given to the teams at

least three days prior to the competition. Teams

must provide these basic tools.

3. Those teams placing in the top two will be given

first choice to advance to the District Food Show-

down competition.

4. The county Food Showdown competition will fol-

low the rules of the state Food Showdown. All ma-

terials and references for the state Food Showdown

are available online at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.

edu/foodshowdown

5. Each contestant must furnish their own apron, lab

coat, or chef’s coat. They must wear closed-toe

shoes, long pants, and hair coverings (hats, ban-

danas, hair nets, etc.).

6. All teams will be assigned the same category and

given the same ingredients. The category, secret

ingredient and clue will not be announced until the

start of the contest.

7. Each team will have 40 minutes to prepare their

dish, plan a presentation and clean up the prep area.

Only participants and contest officials will be al-

lowed in the food prep area.

8. Each team will make a 3-5 minute presentation

about their dish. The presentation should include

an introduction, what you prepared and why you

selected that method, how the dish fits into a

healthy diet and MyPlate, how food safety

concerns were addressed, and serving size and cost

per serving of the secret ingredient.

9. Judges will ask questions of the team presentation

for approximately 3 minutes.


a. Main Dish

b. Fruits and Vegetables

c. Breads and Cereal

d. Nutritious Snacks

Awards

Each participant will receive a ribbon. The overall

Champion and Reserve Champion in each age division

will receive awards.

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What is the Speech Contest?

The Speech Contest is one means of sharing infor-

mation or educating others about a specific subject.

Youth learn to research, organize and present their

ideas in a logical order. This contest helps youth de-

velop a confident presence before an audience while

developing personal communication skills.

Divisions

Cloverbud (5-8 years old as of Jan. 1, 2016)




Guidelines

1. For speech ideas or public speaking information,

please contact the Extension Office as we have a

lot of support materials available.

2. Whenever possible, a 4-H’ers speech should be

related to his or her projects for the current year.

3. 4-H’ers should practice giving their speech within

the appropriate time range for their class. A 5

point penalty will be given for each minute over or

under the allotted time for Intermediate and Senior

speeches only.

4. Speeches may be given from an outline or note

cards, but it is better to have the speech memo-

rized; however it should not sound memorized.

Note cards or digital presentations should not be

relied on heavily. No speeches are to be read

word for word directly from manuscript or digital

presentation.

5. Youth may present in up to three categories but

must use a different speech in each category. You

may, however, use the same topic/central idea in

all three speeches.

6. Speeches related to peanuts, dairy products, and

breads are eligible for special awards through

sponsorship by the Oklahoma Peanut Commis-

sion, Associated Milk Producers, and Shawnee

Mills. The specials awards are presented during

the Achievement Banquet in August.

7. 4-H’ers may not present a speech used in previous

county 4-H Speech Contests.

8. All speeches should have at minimum two refer-

ences. References may be stated verbally at the

end of the speech (not counted in overall time) or

presented in print to the judges.

9. 4-H’ers will benefit more from the contest if they

will stay and listen to all speeches. This gives

them the opportunity to learn new things and to

obtain ideas for future use.

10. Youth entering the digital presentation category

must use a file to accompany their speech, but the

speech should not be written out on the slides ver-

batim. Files should be brought on a USB

flash/thumb drive or burned to a CD. The 4-H’er

is responsible for making sure the files will read

onsite. A laptop, projector, and screen will be pro-

vided.

11. Cloverbuds may present by themselves, with other

Cloverbuds, or with an older sibling.


Speech & Demonstration Contest

WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 9:30a.m. WHERE: Fairgrounds

REGISTRATION DUE DATE: April 1, 2016

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Regular Speech

An oral presentation in which the member does not

rely on posters/illustrations or objects. All illustra-

tions are communicated through descriptions used in

the speech.

Cloverbud (1-3 min)

Junior (3-5 min)

Intermediate (3-5 min)

Senior (5-8 min)

Demonstration (Individual or

Teams of 2)

An oral presentation in which the

member uses posters, illustrations or objects to em-

phasize, illustrate, or demonstrate specific points or

steps in the speech.

Cloverbud (1-3 min)

Junior (3-5 min)


Senior (5-8 min)

Digital Presentation

An oral presentation in which the member uses a

presentation created by the youth with a computer

program to provide visual aids throughout the speech.

Junior (3-5 min)


Senior (5-8 min)

Video Presentation (Individual or Teams)

A video developed by the member(s) which educates

the audience about a topic, through interviews, narra-

tion, and filmography. Videos will be viewed and

judged on delivery of message.

Junior (3-5 min)


Senior (5-8 min)

Provided Topic Presentation

Each member participating in this category will be

given the same topic to develop a presentation using

video, digital, or traditional displays to support the

topic. The topic will be available two week prior to

the speech contest by contacting the Kingfisher Coun-

ty OSU Extension Office.

Junior (3-5 min)


Senior (5-8 min)

Extemporaneous Speech

An oral presentation in which the member draws three

speech prompts, selects one and is given two minutes

to prepare their response.

Junior (1-3 min)


Senior (3-5 min)

Grab Bag Speech

An oral presentation in which the member draws an

item from a bag and is given two minutes to prepare

their sales pitch for the item to market it to the judges.

Junior (1-3 min)


Senior (3-5 min)

Current Events Interview

An in-person interview in which the judges will ask

members to express their views and opinions on cur-

rent state and national topics. Participants are not

judged on “right” or “wrong” answers but on the abil-

ity to express their thoughts and opinions with factual

information. Participants should prepare by reviewing

current events for the two weeks prior to the contest.


Senior (5-8 min)

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4-H Club Meeting Ritual

An oral presentation in which the member recites the

4-H Club Meeting Ritual. A designated individual

will perform the read-back duties for everyone recit-

ing the 4-H Club Meeting Ritual. A copy of the por-

tion to be memorized by the 4-H youth is available

online or though the Extension Office.

a. Third Grade

b. Fourth Grade

c. Fifth Grade

d. Sixth Grade

e. Seventh Grade

f. Intermediate

g. Senior

4-H Pledge

Cloverbuds may recite the 4-H Pledge.

a. Cloverbud

Pledge of Allegiance

Cloverbuds may recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

a. Cloverbud

Judging Criteria

The following system will be used to score the

Demonstration Contest.

Appearance (neat, appropriate, poised)

Grammar and diction

Uses notes well or has speech memorized

Delivery (intro, central effect, conclusion)

Use of equipment, props, and visuals, if allowed

Visuals (if allowed, readable from 20 feet away)

Originality of subject matter

Age appropriate topic

Accurate information

Adheres to time limit

Well-organized (introduction/body/conclusion)

Awards

Cloverbuds will receive a participation ribbon. Other

participants will receive an A, B, or C quality ribbon.

A champion in each category in each will receive an

award.

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TRI-COUNTY CONTESTS

WHEN: TBD WHERE: TBD

REGISTRATION DUE DATE: TBD

What is the Tri-County Contest?

The Tri-County Contest will promote friendly compe-

tition across County Line’s. Kingfisher, Logan & No-

ble Counties have partnered up to bring these competi-

tions.

April Tri-County Contest

This contest will include: Fashion Review, Job Readi-

ness, Impressive Dress & STEM Competitions.

June Tri-County Contest

This contest will include: FCS Skillathon, Clover

Bowl, Livestock Quiz Bowl & Meats Judging.

More information will be made available inthe news-

letter, thru email, & on social media.

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What are fairs, expos, and livestock shows?

Throughout the year, 4-H youth are given several

opportunities to showcase products of their 4-H

project work. Some opportunities are provided within

the county, other opportunities exist outside the coun-

ty at the district and state level. Exhibitions such as

these are not the culmination of the 4-H project, but

provide an opportunity for youth to showcase an

aspect of the project work they have completed and to

receive feedback on the quality of their work. Please

take note of any requirements for livestock health pa-

pers or other certifications.

Kingfisher County Spring Livestock Show http://oces.okstate.edu/kingfisher

The Kingfisher County Spr ing Livestock Show is

held in February at the Fairgrounds in Kingfisher.

During the spring show, youth may exhibit the follow-

ing livestock: beef cattle, sheep, meat goats, and

swine.

Oklahoma Youth Expo http://www.okyouthexpo.com/

The Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) is held in March at

the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. This livestock

show is one of the largest premium livestock shows in

the nation. Youth must nominate steers, market

lambs, market meat goats, and swine for OYE in the

fall before the show. Registration must be completed

in February and you must register through your Exten-

sion Educator or local ag teacher. If you are register-

ing through your ag teacher but as a 4-H member,

please call the Extension Office and inform us so

we can confirm your 4-H enrollment!

District and State 4-H Horse Shows

The Northwest District Horse Show is held in June.

Youth must pre-register for the District Horse Show

through the Extension Office and submit their registra-

tion fees by the deadline. Youth must qualify at the

District Horse Show to compete at the State Horse

Show held mid-June at the Pottawatomie County Fair-

grounds in Shawnee. Registration fees for the State

Horse Show must be paid by the end of the District

Horse Show.

Kingfisher County Fall Free Fair http://oces.okstate.edu/kingfisher

The Kingfisher County Fall Free Fair is held the sec-

ond full week of August. Building exhibits will be

placed and receive premiums at the county free fair.

Top exhibits will be selected to go on to the Oklahoma

State Fair. Those exhibits that qualify for state must

be left at the fair for the Extension Office to transport

to OKC. The fall fair includes a horse show, beef cat-

tle, sheep, meat goats, llamas, swine, rabbits, and

poultry.

State Fair of Oklahoma and Tulsa State Fair

http://www.tulsastatefair.com/

http://okstatefair.com/state-fair/

The State Fair of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City takes

place mid-September and is followed by the Tulsa

State Fair. Qualifying building exhibits will be shown

at the Oklahoma State Fair, however, livestock may

show at either or both fairs. The state dog show is

held at the State Fair of Oklahoma and a youth horse

show is held at the Tulsa State Fair. If you are regis-

tering through your ag teacher but as a 4-H mem-

ber, please call the Extension Office and inform us.

Fairs, Expos, and Livestock Shows


http://oces.okstate.edu/noble/fairs/springshow

http://www.okyouthexpo.com/

http://oces.okstate.edu/noble/fairs/fallfair

http://okstatefair.com/state-fair/

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Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for

4-H youth to attend various learning and leadership

experiences by attending a 4-H sponsored trip. The

4-H trips listed below have specific criteria that must

be met so please read through this information careful-

ly. Feel free to contact the Extension Office with any

questions you may have.

National 4-H Congress

http://www.westernnationalroundup.org

National 4-H Congress, is a four-day trip made each

year during Thanksgiving Weekend. Held at one of

the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta, GA. Con-

gress is a multi-state 4-H conference created to bring

together 4-H teens and adults to empower and inspire

them to make a positive change across the United

States.

Requirements

15-19 years old as of Jan. 1, 2015

Sponsorship

The Kingfisher County 4-H Parent-Volunteer Associa-

tion will pay a portion of the trip for the teen.

District Leadership Conference

District Leadership Conference, or DLC, is a North-

west District leadership conference held each fall.

This two-day conference provides opportunities for

youth to participate in leadership training that will

help them develop stronger 4-H programs in their

community. It also offers opportunities for youth to

make new friends, share experiences, and establish

individual goals. DLC is designed to provide inspira-

tion for 4-H involvement.

Requirements

7th grade through 12th grade

Sponsorship

This trip does not have any sponsorship currently.

Youth are responsible for the entire cost of the trip.

Denver Western Roundup http://www.westernnationalroundup.org

Denver Western Roundup is a five-day trip made by

chartered bus. It is held in the first part of January in

Denver, Colorado. This multi-state event offers 4-H

delegates an opportunity to work and learn in a coop-

erative atmosphere while honing leadership and

achievement skills.

Requirements


Sponsorship


tion will pay a portion of the trip for the teen.

Citizenship Washington Focus http://www.4hcenter.org/youth-conference-center-

overview/educational-programs/citizenship-washington-

focus/about

CWF is an 11-day trip to Washington, D.C. to attend a

citizenship short course at the National 4-H Center,

usually in June. Youth attending CWF will learn na-

tional and international aspects of citizenship as well

as a better understanding of the federal government.

The program is aimed at enriching youth’s lives by

broadening their appreciation and respect for them-

selves and others in the world. Participants attend

workshops, committees, field trips and social events,

giving them hands-on opportunities to learn and grow.

The short course provides leadership training for

action at home and teaches responsibility of the

individual to self and others.

Requirements

15-19 years old as of the time of the trip

Sponsorship


tion will pay a portion of the trip for the teen chosen

based on record book placing.

Trips


http://www.westernnationalroundup.org/

http://www.westernnationalroundup.org/

http://www.4hcenter.org/youth-conference-center-overview/educational-programs/citizenship-washington-focus/about/



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Junior Roundup

Jr. Roundup rewards our younger 4-H’ers for a job

well done throughout the year. The top 35 Junior

4-H’ers are selected by their Achievement Score

Sheet. Senior 4-H members are selected to attend as

counselors. Jr. Roundup is typically scheduled for the

beginning of July.

Requirements



Must supply workshop for younger 4-H members as a

counselor

State 4-H Roundup http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/events/roundup.htm

Roundup is a three-day trip to Stillwater to attend the

state 4-H conference for members who have complet-

ed the 7th grade up to 19 years of age. It includes spe-

cial activities, programs, workshops, competitive

events, election of state and district officers and danc-

es. It is held annually on the OSU campus during the

last week of July. Youth attending Roundup will have

the opportunity to engage in service projects and work

with youth in 4-H from across the state of Oklahoma.

While at OSU, youth stay in the Kerr/Drummond

Dorms.

Requirements

Must have completed 7th grade up to 19 years old

Sponsorship

This trip does not have any sponsorship currently.

Youth are responsible for the entire cost of the trip.

http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/events/roundup.htm

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4-H Youth Development Through Project Work

4-H project work allows youth to “Learn by Doing.”

4-H projects provide opportunities for both training

(learning) and practice (doing). Through the process

of 4-H project work, young people develop life skills

that are relevant now and in the future. Youth who

develop life skills become self-directed, productive,

contributing citizens.

Project Work and 4-H Projects

Two terms to be familiar with are “4-H project work”

and “project.” The term 4-H project work is in refer-

ence to a single subject, such as Foods, Horticulture,

Shooting Sports, Horses, etc. It is the big picture or

long-term goal of what a member wants to learn. The

term project is in reference to the individual parts or

short-term goals of the 4-H project work. For more

resources related to 4-H projects and project work,

consult the State 4-H website at

http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/projects

Project Work Areas

Many 4-H’ers and family often ask what they can do a

project “on.” The answer is almost any topic that pro-

vides for youth to learn by doing while developing life

skills. However, to exhibit a project at county or state

fairs, you will need to adhere to 4-H exhibit guidelines

found in the fair book. We strive to make sure that the

county fair exhibits have the same requirements as the

state fair exhibits.

While we encourage youth to explore their interests

through multiple project work areas, we provide

recognition through awarding county medals for rec-

ord books completed in the following areas:

Achievement

Aerospace

Agriculture

Aquaculture

Beef

Bicycle

Biological Sciences

Breads

Cats

Cavy (Guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.)

Child Care & Development

Citizenship & Civic Education

Clothing & Textiles

Commodity Marketing

Communication Arts

Community Service

Computer Technology

Conservation of Natural Resources

Consumer Education

Consumer & Family Science

Dairy (Cattle)

Dairy Foods

Demonstration

Dogs

Electric Energy

Electricity

Energy Management

Engines, Tractors, and Field Equipment (ATV, au-tomotive, farm machinery, small engines)

Entomology & Bees

Family Lifestyles

Fashion Revue

Field Crops

Food Conservation, Preservation & Safety

Food Nutrition

Forestry

Gardening & Horticulture

Goats

Healthy Lifestyles

Healthy Living

Hobbies and Collections (Rocketry, Geology)

Home Environment Management

Horse

Industrial Arts

Judging

Leadership

Llama

Meat Science

Outdoor Education & Recreation

4-H Project Work and Record Books


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Performing Arts

Personal Development

Petroleum Power

Pets

Photography & Video

Physical Science

Plant Science

Poultry

Public Speaking

Rabbits

Reporting Media

Safety

Sheep

Shooting Sports

Swine

Technology & Engineering

Veterinary Science

Visual Arts

Waste Management

Wildlife & Fisheries

Wood Science

Record Books

oces.okstate.edu/kingfisher/4-h-youth-

development/forms

A record book is an accumulation of all 4-H project

work done in one or more years. 4-H members should

add to their record book each year, including new

information over their project experiences in the past

year. Members should describe the short-term

projects they participated in or completed that lead

towards the long-term 4-H project work goals. Record

books should include project information that shows

the size and scope of the project work (how many

were involved, number of items produced, number of

hours spent on project, etc.).

A record book is an excellent way to look back and

see how much you have grown and learned through

your 4-H experience. It can also be used to apply for a

variety of 4-H and other awards and recognition.

4-H members 9-12 years old (as of January 1, 2016)

should use the County Junior Record Book Form. 4-H

members ages 13-19 (as of January 1, 2016) should

use the State Record Book form. These forms will be

available online in the spring each year.

To help in yearly record keeping, be sure to use the

Monthly 4-H Records section of this handbook, locat-

ed on pages 31-36. This section helps members rec-

ord information such as the following:

1. What you did (number of times, number of items

made, number of animals, number of acres plant-

ed and harvested, hours spent working in project

or project work done, how many people were

involved, etc.).

2. What you learned (what new knowledge and

skills were learned, what funny or sad things

happened, etc.).

3. Learning experiences participated in (including

demonstrations, speeches, tours, exhibits, judg-

ing, workshops attended, lessons at local club

meetings, day camps, etc.).

4. Leadership experiences you participated in

(volunteer leadership: teaching or assisting with

teaching, committee work, officer, etc.).

5. Citizenship activities participated in (helping

others, providing a service, organizing a commu-

nity-wide project, etc.).

6. Awards and recognition received.

Project Medals

Good record-keeping is an essential life skill youth

learn through 4-H. After completing a 4-H Record

Book, youth are recognized for achievement in their

project area of emphasis through selection for a pro-

ject medal. Project medals, which resemble pins

representative of a specific project area, are a highly

sought after award within 4-H. Members may earn

two project pins each year. Youth are encouraged to

explore other areas of interest within 4-H, and a

youth may receive a project medal only once within

the same category during their 4-H career.

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Monthly 4-H Records

kINGFISHER COUNTY 4-H

July

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:

Activities Where I Led Others:

Community Service Activities:

Meetings/Training I Attended:

Participation in Events/Activities:

August

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





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September

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





October

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





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November

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





December

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





35


January

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





February

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





36


March

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





April

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





37


May

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





June

Project Work Done:

What I Learned:





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4-H Emblem

The green four-leaf clover with a right turned stem and the letter “H” in white or gold on each leaflet is the

official emblem of the 4-H club. The text, 18 U.S.C. 707, appears with the emblem.

4-H Motto

“To Make the Best Better”

4-H Club Colors

The white symbolizes purity and high ideals.

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

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 Slogan

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Club Meeting Organization


Order of Business

I. Call to Order

II. 4-H Club Ritual III. Roll Call

IV. Introduction of Guests V. Reading of Secretary’s Minutes VI. Treasurer’s Report

VII. Reading of Correspondence VIII. Reports of Committees and Officers

IX. Unfinished Business X. New Business

XI. Announcements XII. Leaders’ Comments

XIII. Adjourn Meeting XIV. 4-H Talks

A. Juniors (Grades 3-6) B. Seniors (Grades 7-12)

XIV. 4-H Demonstrations A. Juniors (Grades 3-6)

B. Seniors (Grades 7-12) XV. Program by Leader, Educator, or Special Guest

XVI. Recreation and Refreshments

Officer Duties

President

Prepares an agenda with the assistance of the other offic-

ers, coordinates club business

Presides at all business meetings

Call and adjourn the meeting on time

Keep the meeting on schedule

Appoints committees and establishes a sense of team for

the club

Consults with adult 4-H volunteers and county

Extension staff

Attend to such duties as are necessary to carry out the

club 4-H program

Vice President

Provides leadership in the president’s absence

Coordinates committees

May be responsible for educational programs at club

meetings

Promote the 4-H club program by speaking to civic groups, 4-H groups, and 4-H leaders throughout the

county

Perform all duties delegated to him/her by the President

Assist President on questions of parliamentary proce-

dures

Secretary

Keeps written minutes of all meetings and attendance and participation records in the Oklahoma 4-H Club Sec-

retary’s Book

Writes correspondence, monthly reports and activity

reports as needed or delegated by the other officers or

club volunteer leaders

Annually submits Secretary’s Book to county Extension

office

Serves as Treasurer when needed

Treasurer

Responsible for handling the club’s funds and keeping

accurate financial records, copies of invoices, bills, etc.

Receive, record, and deposit all funds

Pay bills or make other authorized expenditures

Reconcile the cash in the account with the club’s ledger

Annually submits Treasurer’s Book to county Extension

office along with a yearly financial report

Reporter

Works closely with the county Extension staff

May be asked to assist with the county 4-H newsletter,

soliciting assistance and cooperation from others

Write and submit news articles at the direction of county

Extension staff

When needed, take photos at county 4-H events

Writes and submits interesting and accurate reports

about club meetings and club activities to the local news-

paper

Recreation Leader

Promotes enthusiasm through games and songs at 4-H

club meetings and other activities

Select songs or activities in advance of meeting

Lead the club in group singing or icebreaker activities

Assist in county-wide singing and recreational activities

Encourage group involvement of all 4-H members at all

activities

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The 4-H Club Meeting Ritual

Nothing more clearly 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. It should be given by the entire club in unison at

each club meeting. It is as follows:

Vice President: “Stand, please.”

Members: All members rise and stand.

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,

My health to better living,

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

In repeating the pledge, raise right hand to side of head when speaking line one, lower right hand

over heart when speaking line two, extend hands, palms upward when speaking line three and

stand at attention when speaking line four.

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.

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 a 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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