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December 2016

January 2017

A group of Oklahoma 4-H’ers will have an opportunity to expe-

rience a historical moment in history as they serve as dele-

gates to the Citizenship Washington Focus Presidential Inaugu-

ration 2017 and watch the 45th president of the United States

take the oath of office.

Six 4-H’ers from across the state were selected through an ap-

plication process that included an essay titled “Why is it im-

portant to take part in the Democratic process?”

Oklahoma 4-H’ers attending include Emily McNeill, McClain

County; Lauren Slagell, Custer County; David Wall and Asher

Corter, both of Payne County; and Hadley Griffith and Rachel

Dockrey, both of Pottawatomie County. In addition, Karlie

Wade, a former 4-H’er from Noble County and currently a stu-

dent at Oklahoma State University, is serving as a program

assistant for this national event.

Tracy Beck, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension

4-H events coordinator, said the Oklahoma delegation will be

joining more than 500 delegates from 25 other states for this

historical event.

“This is the first time the National 4-H Center has offered the

CWF-PI program and Oklahoma is pleased to be part of it,”

Beck said. “This campaign has been in the forefront of main-

stream media for many months, but the important thing is this

gives our delegates a chance to be part of the process. It’s not

just about who is elected.”

While in Washington, D.C., participants will explore the histo-

ry of the presidency, the election process and the role of the

Oklahoma 4-H’ers set to attend presidential inauguration

press. They also will learn more about the intricacies of the

Executive Branch and the various careers in politics.

The group will have an opportunity to practice their role in

citizenship through service, civic education and engage-

ment.

The 4-H Youth Development Program has long been known

for providing learning opportunities for its members. Events

such as this help meet the 4-H mandates of teaching citizen-

ship and leadership.

Beck said this is the core of what 4-H is all about.

“We want to be able to show our club members about the

importance of voting and that their voices really can be

heard,” she said.

In addition to the educational workshops, service learning

projects and other learning opportunities, delegates will

have time for some sightseeing, including visiting some of

the Smithsonian Museums historical sites and going on a

night tour of the city. All of the delegates from around the

country will come together on the evening of inauguration

day for their own Inaugural Ball.

“This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our dele-

gates to be in the heart of the action and see first-hand how

they can make a difference,” Beck said.

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Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or status as a veteran, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Alfalfa County

Alfalfa County

4-H Has Talent

2016 Results

Senior Individual

Bayli Hyde “Biscuits”

Burlington Blue

Jayden Dillon Musical

Timberlake Blue

Champion: Jayden Dillon

Reserve Champion: Bayli Hyde

NW District Representative:

Jayden Dillon

Junior Small Group

Jade Jantzen & Drake Williams Musical Burlington Red

Champion & NW District

Representative: Jade Jantzen &

Drake Williams

The results from the 2016 Alfalfa

County 4-H Has Talent contest held on

Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Bur-

lington High School Auditorium are:

Junior Individual

Haylee Jantz Dance

Burlington Red

Autumn May “Oh How I Love Jesus”

Timberlake Blue

Summer Finney “Born to Hand Jive”

Timberlake Blue

Hailey McCullough Singing

Burlington Red

Drake Williams “Minor Melody”

Cherokee Blue

Bethany Robinson “Just Be Held”

Timberlake Blue

Jade Jantzen Singing

Cherokee Red

Champion: Drake Williams

Reserve Champion: Summer Finney

NW District 4-H Has Talent will be January 28, 2017 in Fairview

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The NW district livestock judging

contest will be held February 1,

2017 at Chisholm Trail Expo Cen-

ter.

Please check the 2016-2017 Okla-

homa State 4-H Club Program Poli-

cies about eligibility for involve-

ment at a district event. Academic

eligibility is a requirement since it

is during school. The contest will

include reasons for both age groups.

The plan is to have nine classes

with three sets of reasons being giv-

en. All participants in the 4-H divi-

sion should have been a 4-H mem-

ber a minimum of 30 days before

the contest.

4-H teams and individuals are re-

quired to have a certification form

filled out and signed by the Exten-

sion Office before you can enter.

Forms will be available at the of-

fice. If you have any further ques-

tions concerning this event, please

contact the Extension Office and we

will be glad to help you.

NWD Livestock Judging Contest

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Citizenship Washington Focus—June 15-25, 2017

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Registration materials and pay-

ment will be due in the State 4-H

Office February 28, 2017.

Forms and more information can

be found at:

http://4h.okstate.edu/events/cw

f.htm or call the extension office

at 580-596-3131.

world. Participants attend work-

shops, committees, field trips

and social events for hands-on

opportunities to learn and grow.

Participants learn and practice

skills that will make them better

citizens and more successful in-

dividuals.

Oklahoma will attend CWF June

15-25, 2017. The trip will also

include visiting the St. Louis

Arch, Gettysburg and Philadelph-

ia. Youth ages 15 and older are

eligible to attend. For more in-

formation, please visit the state

4-H website at

http://4h.okstate.edu/events-

Registration materials will soon

be posted to the State 4-H web-

site for the 2017 Oklahoma CWF

Trip!

Citizenship Washington Focus is

a 4-H leadership program for

high school youth. For six weeks

of the summer, delegations of

15-19 year-olds from across the

country attend this program at

the National 4-H Youth Confer-

ence Center, located just outside

Washington, D.C. The program is

aimed at enriching young peo-

ple's lives by broadening their

appreciation and respect for

themselves and others in the

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cousins, even those really big kids

(parents and chaperones) to enjoy an evening filled with science and fun. Families

are always welcome to participate.

Each county group is responsible for the

youth that attend from their county. We do

not provide chaperones.

For more information: http://

oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/scitech/

brightnights.htm or call the extension office

at 580-596-3131.

Oklahoma 4-H Bright Nights at the Science

Museum

Save the Date: February 17-18, 2017

Registration Due: January 15, 2017

Theme: TBA

Cost: $45 for kids 5 and up, $25 per adult

Includes the new exhibit CurioCity, Planetarium,

Science Live show, Science Activity Tables and fun

filled evening exploring the Science Museum.

Who can attend? Everyone! the science museum program is

perfect for 9-12 year old youth, but every

age seems to enjoy the evening. Since this is

a non-competitive event, feel free to bring

younger or older youth, brothers, sisters,

4-H Bright Nights

4-H Basketball Game Days

Two Opportunities to participate in a 4-H Day at the Ballgame

OSU Athletics is once again offering 4-H a reduced price for both a Cowgirl and a Cowboy basket-ball game. We hope you will mark your calendars to attend a game....or maybe both!

Game dates will be announced soon. Call the Extension office for more

information 596-3131. To receive these special prices visit www.okstate.com/tickets and click redeem promo code at the top.

4-H Enrollment Forms for 2016-2017 were due November 1, 2016. If you have not

enrolled online please do so ASAP. There is no carry over enrollment this year.

Each youth must fill out a form to participate in any 4-H program. They can be

picked up at the Extension Office or online at:

https://ok.4honline.com/

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Dates to Remember 2017

TBA 4-H Speech & Illustrated Presentations

Contest

24 State 4-H Record Books Due OSU

May

6 NW District 4-H Trap Shoot

TBA Fashion Review & Impressive Dress

Contest

26 NW District 4-H Foods Showdown

27-29 Statewide 4-H Family Horse Camp

June

2 NW District 4-H Horse Show

3 NW District 4-H Ranch Horse Show

15-25 Citizenship Washington Focus

22-24 State 4-H Horse / Ranch Horse Show

28 4-H Record Books due

July

26-28 State 4-H Roundup

January

30 NW District 4-H Has Talent

(Fairview)

February

1 Enid NWD Livestock Judging

Contest

17-18 4-H Bright Nights

20-22 Alfalfa County Junior

Livestock Show

March

1-6 NW District Jr. Livestock Show

7-17 Oklahoma Youth Expo 2017

April

8 NW District 4-H Contest Days

All swine exhibitors must have a Premise

Identification number.

Youth Expo March 7-17, 2017

https://www.okyouthexpo.com/

All animals must be Youth Expo nominated

All swine must be pseudo rabies and brucellosis tested

All swine exhibitors must have a Premise Identification number.

PQA certificate is not required, PQA certified

exhibitors will receive additional premium based

on placing. Refer to Youth Expo Website.

Alfalfa County Junior

Livestock Show

February 20-22, 2017

Northwest District Junior Livestock

Show Schedule

March 1-6, 2017 http://www.nwdistrictshow.com/

Only market steers must be Youth Expo

nominated

All swine must be pseudo rabies and brucellosis tested.

Livestock Shows

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