Kingfisher County 4-H

Greenflash December 2015/January 2016

In this Issue

4-H Day at the

Capital State Record

Books Out of State

Trip Kingfisher

County Jr Livestock Show

Oklahoma Science Mu-seum Bright Night

Parents and Leaders Council

Friend Us on Facebook

Rabbit Extrav-aganza

Kids Helping Kids

Ambassador News

This newsletter is

provided in further-

ance of Cooperative

Extension work,

U.S. Department of

Agriculture,

Oklahoma State

University, and

County Commis-

sioners cooperating.

The Oklahoma Co-

operative Extension

Service offers its

programs to all eli-

gible persons, re-

gardless of race, col-

or, national origin,

religion, sex, age, or

disability, and is an

Em-

ployer. Products

mentioned on this

page or in pages ac-

cessed through this

site are for informa-

tional purposes on-

ly. No endorsement

is implied or intend-

ed. This publication

has been prepared at

a cost of $64 for 400

copies.

Editor

Laine Martin

Extension Educator,

4-H & Youth Devel-

opment

4-H Day at the Capital Oklahoma 4-H members will once again

have the opportunity to meet with their leg-

islators and discuss the impact 4-H is hav-

ing on them and their communities. The

youth who attend also get the opportunity

to tour the capital and learn more about the

government process in Oklahoma. They

also get to visit the House and Senate

Floor. The 2016 4-H Day at the Capitol

will be held Wednesday, April 6th. King-

fisher County will need one individual over

the age of 14 to represent us this year.

Please let Laine know if you are interested

in being that representative this year.

State Record Books Eligibility: A 4-H member must be 14 years of age

and not passed his or her 18th birthday

by January 1 of the program year in

which they enter project and/or special

program (record) books.

Members may enter up to two Level I

State Projects.

A 4-H mem-

ber may be

named the state

winner in only

one Level I Pro-

ject during his/

her 4-H Career.

4-H mem-

bers who have

been named the state winner in a Level

I Project are eligible to compete in Lev-

el II projects. A 4-H member may be

named the state winner in only one

Level II project during his/her 4-H Ca-

reer.

A former 4-H member may receive on-

ly one Level IV scholarship per year,

but may reapply for all they are eligible

for in following years.

A 4-H member who has not been

named the state project winner in his/

her project may enter a record book in

that project for more than one year pro-

vided that all eligibility criteria are met.

A 4-H member applying for State 4-H

Hall of Fame must be at least 16 as of

January 1 of the year applying. A 4-H

member may apply for State 4-H Hall

of Fame until they have reached 19 .

Deadlines: State 4-H Record Books are

due to the Kingfisher County OSU Exten-

sion Office in April. Interviews will be

held June 8th in Stillwater. Please contact

the OSU Extension Center for more infor-

mation or for help on your book.

Out of State Trip

Citizenship Washington Focus Citizen-ship Washington Fo-cus is a 4-H leader-ship program for high school youth. For seven weeks of the summer, delegations of 15-19 year-olds from across the country attend this 6 day program at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, located just outside Washington, D.C. The program is aimed at enriching young people's lives by broadening their apprecia-tion and respect for themselves and others in the world. Participants attend workshops, committees, field trips and social events, giv-ing them hands-on opportunities to learn and grow. Participants learn and practice skills that will make them better citizens and more successful individuals. Transmittal forms and total payment are due to the State 4-H Office

by February 26, 2016

State Ambassador

Are you wanting to improve 4-H visibility, maintain relations with 4-H Alumni/

Donors, or tell the 4-H story? If so, you should consider becoming a

State 4-H Ambassador! Applications are due March 1st. Contact Laine at the Exten-

sion office to learn more. 405-375-3822

Pickens Scholarships Scholarships for graduating seniors or full time college students. Over $12,000 worth being awarded. Applications due in state

office by February 8th.

Kingfisher County

Junior Livestock Show

The County Stock Show will be Feb 13-15.

Only market steers are required to be nomi-

nated for the OK Youth Expo in or-

der to be eligible to show at King-

fisher County 4-H Junior Livestock

Show. Swine must either be OK

Youth Expo nominated or have

pseudo rabies papers dated by Dec

11, 2015.

Some rules to remember:

(For complete set of rules call the office.)

No fitters allowed to work on animals

at the show.

Minimum weight for hogs lowered to

170 lbs.

A substitute showman must be an ex-

hibitor of that species to be eligible to

show for showmanship.

Substitute showmen must be an exhibi-

tor at the Livestock Show.

Animals in the showmanship class

must be an entry.

Show schedule

SATURDAY - FEB. 13, 2015

1:00 P.M. - All animals in place

1:00 P.M. - Weigh in of Swine, Beef,

Sheep, and Goats. Sheep weigh in after

Goat weigh in.

SUNDAY - FEB. 14, 2015

2:00 P.M. - Judging of Beef Division

5:00 P.M. - Judging of Goat Divi-

sion

MONDAY - FEB. 15 2015

8:00 A.M. - Judging of Swine Division

3:00 P.M. - Judging of Sheep Division

MONDAY, FEB. 22, 2015

5:30 P.M. - Bidders Feed Kingfisher

County Fairgrounds Exhibit Bldg.

6:30 P.M. - Premium Auction Exhibit

Building

Each species will be released at the conclu-

sion of each species show.

Oklahoma Science

Museum Bright Night

The Oklahoma 4-H Bright Nights

(formerly known as the science museum

camp-in) will be held February 19-20,

2016. Registration is due February 1st to

the office. The Oklahoma Science Muse-

um Camp-In has a been a terrific oppor-

tunity to introduce 4-H members to science

in a fun, interactive, and exciting manner.

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

Theme: Star Wars

Includes the new exhibit CurioCity, Plane-

tarium, Science Live

show, Science Activity

Tables and fun filled

evening exploring the

Science Museum.

Dress as your favorite

Jedi Knight and jump to

hyperspace as you head

to a galaxy far, far away. Join SMO as we

go deep into the science of light sabers and

explore the forces of both Isaac Newton

and Yoda! May the Forces be with you!

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 young-

er or older youth, brothers, sisters, cousins,

even those really big kids (parents and

chaperones) to enjoy an evening filled with

science and fun. Families are always

welcome to participate. Please contact the

office no later than January 20th to sign

up.

The 4-H Parents & Leaders Council will

meet on February 2nd at 6 p.m. in the Ex-

tension Meeting Room in the courthouse

annex. All parents and volunteers are en-

couraged to attend.

Friend us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/

Kingfisher-OK/Kingfisher-County-4-

H/309030438923

Wheatbelt Warren Rabbit Club,

Kingfisher County OSU Cooperative Extension Service and

Oklahoma 4-H and Youth Development present:

Open to all Oklahoma Youth

Held at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds, MAC building

Great modern facilities!

100% entry fees minus judge cost will be paid back as premiums

$3.00 per head

More info will be posted as available on the

Wheatbelt Warren Rabbit Club website

http://wheatbeltwarren.wetpaint.com

Or call Kingfisher Co. Extension 405-375-3822

Or Doug & Marna Davis 580-825-3374

Email: marnadavis@gmail.com

Barns open: 7 am

Entries close: 8:30 am

9 am-11:30 am:

Showmanship seminar

Showmanship contest

Rabbit Educational Displays contest

Rabbit Photography Contest

Rabbit Arts and Crafts competitions

Noon:

Show Starts

January 30, 2016

Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and Local Governments Cooperat-

ing. The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regard-

less of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran, and is an equal

opportunity employer

Kids Helping Kids Kids Helping Kids is a service project/fundraiser for Oklahoma 4-H and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma City®, a nonprofit organiza-tion that provides a “home away from home” for families with very ill or injured kids who are re-ceiving medical treatment in the Oklahoma City area. This great project is the longest-running fundraiser in Oklahoma 4-H history! In the cam-paign, you will ask for monetary donations for the House. For every donation given, you’ll give the donors a coupon from our invalua-ble partners, Dr. Pepper® and the McDonald’s®

restaurants of Oklahoma. Since the campaign be-gan 29 years ago, 4-H’ers like you have raised more than $830,000 to help their clubs and fami-lies facing crises worse than most of us could im-agine!

This year’s prizes will be better than ever!

The state’s top fundraisers will receive amazing

prizes, like a iPad Mini, Beats Solo Headphones

or a Kicker Wireless Speaker!

Kingfisher County Clubs need to register with

me no later than December 14th .

For more information about this campaign,

contact Laine at 375-3822 or

laine.martin@okstate.edu. Information can also

be found on the Oklahoma 4-H website at

oklahoma4h.okstate.edu.

Northwest District 4-H Has Talent

Entries due January 20th to the office with entry fee

Entry fee: $15 per act

Registration: 9 a.m. at the Fairview Arts and Education Center

9:15 Draw for order

9:30 First act scheduled to perform

Participants have 10 minutes to get their acts on stage with a maximum of 6

minutes of performance

Acts can be individual, small group ( 2-4 particpants), or large group ( 5 or more

participants)

Please contact the office for a registration form and any other information!

Kingfisher County Cooperative Extension Service

Oklahoma State University

124 East Sheridan, Suite 204

Kingfisher, OK 73750

Dates to Remember December 16th Entries for Red Hill Classic Archery Shoot due to office

December 22nd Ambassador Christmas Party

December 24th, 25th Office Closed

January 1st Office Closed

January 9th Red Hills Classic Archery Shoot

January 15th entries due for Tri-County Contest

January 16th State Indoor Archery Competition

January 18th Office Closed

January 20th Entries for NW District 4-H has Talent due to office

January 20th Sign up for Oklahoma Science Museum 4-H Camp in due to office

January 23rd District Archery/Air Riffle and Pistol at Woodward

January 26th Tri County Contest in Guthrie

January 30th NW District 4-H Has Talent at Fairview

January 30th Rabbit Extravaganza

February 2nd Volunteer/leaders meeting at 6 p.m. in Extension Office

February 3rd District Livestock Judging Contest

February 8th Pickens Scholarship Due

Ambassadors News The Kingfisher County 4-H Ambassadors group was formed to support the 4-H program county wide. The role of the

Ambassador is to be a messenger from Kingfisher County. They are expected to be role models in 4-H and be active

and visible in the county. The Ambassadors are going on their 18th year this year. Any youth that are in the seventh

grade or above are welcome to attend a meeting or call the extension office at 375-3822 to

see what the Ambassadors are all about.

Join our Facebook group “Kingfisher County 4-H Ambassadors” for information on up-

coming events and meetings.

Ambassador Christmas Party

We will be leaving the Extension Office to head to the ice rink at

10:45 a.m. Call Laine to sign up. Bring money for lunch.