Major County OSU Extension

Address 500 E. Broadway, Courthouse Suite 3 Fairview, Oklahoma 73737

Phone 580-227-3786

Fax 580-227-4786

Educators Email Dana Baldwin, FCS/4-H & CED dana.baldwin@okstate.edu Troy Gosney, Ag/4-H tgosney@okstate.edu

Website http://extension.okstate.edu/major

Facebook Major County 4-H

In this issue:

Page 2: Awards Auction Record Book info and Workshop Wheat Show Awards Auction County Wide meeting and Officer Elections Roundup information Achievement Banquet Sewing workshop Service Projects

Page 3: Jam, Jelly and Muffin workshop West District 4-H Contests information Fair Project and Pizza & Swimming info 4-H Hack-a-Thon Junior Livestock nomination info 4-H Fishing workshop

Inserts: - 4-H Traveling Workshops - Virtual State 4-H Roundup - Major County 4-H Officer Application Form - 4-H Fair Project presenter form

4-H Clover Connection

Page 4: Calendar of Events

State 4-H Roundup will look a little different this year For 98 years, Oklahoma 4-H’ers have gathered first on the Oklahoma A&M campus, and later on the Oklahoma State University campus, for the biggest 4-H event in the state. For nearly a century, Stillwater has been the epicenter of State 4-H Roundup. Roundup is the only time on campus where the predominant color is green, not orange. The long-standing traditions club members have grown to love will be done a bit differently for the 99th State 4-H Roundup that was slated July 22-24. There will not be hugs between club members who met on campus last year. Record book honorees and scholarship winners will not be walking across the stage in Gal-lagher-Iba Arena for recognition. Instead of gathering on campus, this year’s Roundup will take place virtually due to the health concerns associated with COVID-19. “While we wish we could continue with State 4-H Roundup in the tradi-tional way, our first concern is the health and safety of not only our club mem-bers, but our Extension educators, volunteer leaders and everyone else involved with Roundup,” said Steve Beck, state 4-H program leader. “Although all of the details aren’t completely worked out yet, we’re still going to have the 99th State 4-H Roundup and make the most of the situation we’re in. As with everything else go-ing on in the world, we’re adapting so we can still celebrate the end of a successful 4-H year. Thankfully the technology to make it happen is available.” Jeff Sallee, 4-H science and technology state specialist, said this year’s Roundup will take place throughout the month of July. “We’re going to be spreading out the activities all month long. If we tried to do everything in the traditional three days, we’d be sitting in front of our comput-

ers on Zoom for 12 or more hours a day,” Sallee said. “This way, we break it up into digestible chunks. These chunks will allow more 4-H members to participate in more events and try new things.” Educational workshops will take place the first, second and third Wednesdays in July. Participants will have about 20 workshops from which to choose. Roundup delegates also will be able to participate in contests, although the format will likely be different. For example, the traditional ATV contest will not have a participant riding section - instead delegates will compete by showing their knowledge of prop-er safety protocols. “Doing it this way will give club members an opportunity to participate in several workshops. In the past, they’ve had to pick and choose due to time con-straints and other obligations they have during Roundup,” said Cathy Allen, 4-H curriculum coordinator. “Our goal is to provide opportunities for everyone to be involved in as many different things as they choose.” Cathleen Taylor, state leadership and civic engagement specialist with the State 4-H Office, said club members will still receive recognition for their project work during the Honor Night Assembly. “Honor Night always has been a highlight of 4-H Roundup, and this year will be no different. Well, maybe a little different,” Taylor said. “We’ll still be an-nouncing the finalists in project areas and revealing the record book or scholar-ship winner. And, in keeping with tradition, our two new Hall of Fame inductees will be announced.” The closing assembly promises to be exciting with the announcement of the state leadership council election results. “We’re excited about the 99th State 4-H Roundup. We know it won’t be the same as being on campus. Roundup is a social event and we’re working on way to keep it that way,” Sallee said.

Registration is still required for Roundup, t-shirts still will be available and Roundup will continue to be the great experience it always has been. Check with your county 4-H educator for more detailed information.

JUNE 2020

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We’re on Facebook-:

“Major County 4-H”

SEWING WORKSHOP

On Tuesday, July 7th we will be

having a sewing workshop starting

at 9:00 a.m. Please RSVP by July 1,

2020. We will be making bandana

beach bags and grocery bag hold-

ers. Details will be sent when RSVP

has been received.

COUNTY 4-H RECORD BOOKS

County 4-H Record books are due Wednesday, Ju-

ly 1st by 5:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center.

Remember, the books are cumulative where

members will add to them from year to year. Please

contact us if you have any questions. Note: Award

Point Sheets will be due at this time as well.

Please contact us if you need help with

record books.

State Wheat Show

Samples are due and judged on Tuesday, July 21st.

Contact us for details. Stop by our office to pick up

a packet and entry form.

“VISION” is the theme for the 2020 State 4-H

Roundup which will be held in a virtual format this year. For this event, you must have completed the 7th grade. There is no to participate. See the insert in this newsletter with details on what all you can do. Please come into the office to sign up, by June 26th, if you plan to participate.

AWARDS AUCTION

The annual Major County Fair and Junior Livestock SHOW

AWARDS AUCTION will be held on Tuesday, July 28th at the

Major County fairgrounds. A meal will be served at 6:00pm,

with the auction to begin at 7:00pm. Contact the OSU Exten-

sion Center at 580-227-3786 for more information.

MAJOR COUNTY FREE FAIR

Mark your calendars now and start getting exhibits

ready. The 2020 Major County Free Fair will be held

September 10, 11, & 12.

4-H ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET

This year’s County Achievement Banquet is

scheduled for Monday, August 10th. Please

mark your calendars now—more information will

be mailed to those completing record books

and point sheets.

COUNTY OFFICER ELECTIONS and A MEETING OF PARENTS, LEADERS, AND MEMBERS will be held on Monday, July 27th at 6:00p.m. at the Ma-jor County Fairgrounds. A meal will be served. At this meeting, business items will be discussed and county officers for 2020-2021 will be elected.

District 4-H Officer Workshops

See the insert in this letter about opportunities to participate in District 4-H Officer Traveling Work-shops. Dates are July 13 in Enid and July 20 in

“Golden Service” Collect pop tabs, new stuffed animals and/or non-perishable canned food to support the Oklahoma City Ronald McDonald House. Turn items into the OSU Extension Center at any time. You are encouraged to collect the entire pop can and use the money to support your 4-H club, but we only want the tabs turned in to us. The items will then be taken to the Ronald McDonald House.

OKLAHOMA SERVICE PROJECTS “Change for Change”

Change collected benefits the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Foundation for

supporting specialties such as cancer, genetics, autism, and infectious diseas-

es. Collect change at your 4-H meetings or other events and turn it in to the

OSU Extension Center where it will then be sent to the State 4-H Office.

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Strawberry Jam, Grape Jelly and Muffins

On Tuesday, July 21 we will learn how to make Strawberry Jam, Grape Jelly and Muffins beginning at 9 a.m. at the fairgrounds. The workshop will be limited to 12 4-H members and there is no cost. Participants will need to bring an apron and a sack lunch. Please rsvp by Wednesday, July 15.

Contests Rescheduled to August 1

The following West District North Region 4-H Contests have been rescheduled to Saturday, August 1 at the Major County Fairgrounds in Fairview:

-Food Showdown

-Cupcake Wars

-Fashion Revue

-Robotics

-Photography, Graphic Arts, Video Story & Posters

Entries are due for all of these contests no later than Friday, July 17. Contact Dana for details.

4-H Hack-A-Thon

Oklahoma 4-H is holding an online Hack-A-Thon, giving

youth the opportunity to choose a problem and help

find a solution in your community. Oklahoma 4-H Hack-A-

Thon is a 48-hour challenge is dedicated to solving specific

topics and problems in Oklahoma. The participants work in

small groups in a unique environment that encourages

creative thinking and leads to surprisingly innovative new

concepts, ideas, and prototypes. The Hack-A-

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK NOMINATIONS

July 1, 2020: Nomination Deadline for Market Steers, Barrows, Lambs, Goats and Breeding Commercial Ewes, Gilts, Does, and Commercial Heifers. *Animal nomination and payment must be submitted on-line and DNA sample mailed with a copy of the online receipt. *Nomination does NOT constitute as and entry. Each animal must also be entered in the Tulsa State Fair by the entry deadline, August 28, 2020, to be eligible to show. The following Junior Show Animals must be officially nominated to be eligible to show at the Tulsa State Fair:

Junior Market Steers Commercial Heifers Junior Wether Meat Goats Junior Market Barrows Junior Breeding Gilts Junior Wether Market Lambs Junior Breeding Does Junior Commercial Ewes

Read Nomination Rules carefully and adhere to the Nomination and DNA sample col-lection rules.

FAIR PROJECT WORKSHOP PIZZA & SWIMMING

Thursday, July 30, will be 4-H Fair Project Workshop Day. You can participate in two ways:

1. By presenting a workshop (a form is included in this newsletter and is due by Thursday, July 2nd).

2. By participating in workshops at 9:00a.m., 10:00a.m. and 11:00a.m.

A list of available workshops will be mailed out when complete. Call 580-227-3786 with any ques-tions. There will be no cost to participate.

4-H Fishing Workshop July 28th 9:00am at the Pavilion at the Canadian Campground

at Canton Lake Educational

Fish Identification Knot tying Fish Cleaning Tackle & Equipment Outdoor Ethics Water Quality Casting Methods Water Safety

Lunch provided. Watch the Major County 4-H Facebook page or contact the Major County OSU Extension office for more details at 580-227-3786. Please RSVP.

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Major County 4-H Activity Calendar*

June 2020 22- County 4-H Recordbook Workshop 27- Virtual State 4-H Volunteer Conference

July 2020 various dates through the month- Virtual State 4-H Roundup events 1- County 4-H Recordbooks and Point Sheets due 7- 4-H Sewing Workshop 13- District 4-H Traveling Workshop in Enid 20- District 4-H Traveling Workshop in Woodward 21- Jam, Jelly & Muffin Workshop 27- Countywide 4-H Meeting and County Officer Elections 28- 4-H Fishing Workshop 28- Major County Fair/Junior Livestock Show Awards Auction 30- Fair Project Workshops and Swim

August 2020 1- West District North Region 4-H Contests (Food Showdown, Cupcake Wars, Fashion Revue, Robotics, Photography, Graphic Arts, Video & Poster) 10- County 4-H Achievement Banquet

September 2020 10 to 12- Major County Fair 17 to 27- State Fair of Oklahoma 26- State Fair Cupcake Wars 27- State Fair Fruit/Vegetable Sculpting 30- Countywide 4-H Fundraiser begins

October 2020 1 to 11- Tulsa State Fair 3- State 4-H Outdoor Archery 4 to 10- National 4-H Week 9 & 10- State 4-H Horse Show 10- West District (north region) Trap Shoot 14 to 16- West District Youth Action Conference 21- Countywide 4-H Fundraiser ends 24- State 4-H Trap Shoot 26- Countywide 4-H Meeting 26- County 4-H Public Speaking Contest

November 2020 4- Countywide 4-H Fundraiser items in

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TRAVELING

WORKSHOPS Presented by your:

WEST DISTRICT North Region 4-H OFFICERS

Choose from one of these two 2020 dates/locations:

Monday, July 13- Hoover Building at Garfield Co. Fairgrounds, Enid

Monday, July 20-Woodward County Fairgrounds in Woodward

Open to all 4-H members, parents, volunteers and guests.

We will follow social distancing and other safety protocols so space may be limited. (Note: If guidelines are still in place, participants will need to wear a mask.)

Schedule:

6:00p 6:00 pm- Welcome, Introductions, Mixer- all District Officers

6:15pm- Public Speaking- Austin Rankin, President

7:00pm- Choose from:

-Crops Judging- Morgan Meyer, Vice President

-Livestock Judging- Sydney Melton, Reporter

7:45pm- Choose from:

-Lego Robotics- Paige Duffield, Secretary

-Community Service- Madison Nickels, Recreation Leader

8:30pm- Dismiss

To help us get a count for set up and materials, return this portion by July 6. Mail to: West District OSU Extension, 205 W. Maple, Suite 510, Enid, Oklahoma 73701

NAME: PHONE:

COUNTY:

I will be attending: ____ July 13 in Enid or ____ July 20 in Woodward

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2020-2021

Major County 4-H Officer Application Form Due: Friday July 24th by 5:00 p.m.

Name:_________________________________ 4-H Club:___________________________

Grade (as of 9-1-2020:___________

Have you held a county or local office or served on a functioning committee? Yes___No___

Please list office(s) or committee(s) you served:___________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

If elected, what do you want to see accomplished by the new officer team?

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Indicate for which office(s) you are filing (May file for 3 offices).

_____President Parliamentarian_____

_____Vice President Sr. Song Leader_____

_____Secretary Sr. Game Leader_____

_____Reporter Jr. Song Leader_____

Jr. Game Leader_____

If elected to a county 4-H office, I agree to the following:

Attend and help with all county 4-H activities and events

Carry out all the duties and responsibilities of the office

Conduct myself in a manner that will show pride and respect

For my Club, Community, Country & World.

Candidate Signature:_______________________________ Date:________________________

Clarification/Eligibility for 4-H Officer Elections

Candidates filing for office must be in grades 6 to 12 as of September 1, 2020. Candidates must be enrolled in 4-H, have

completed 2 years of 4-H work, and completed a 4-H Record book for the 2019-2020 year. Officers to be elected are:

President, Vice President, Secretary, Reporter, Parliamentarian, (2) Sr. Song Leaders, (2) Sr. Game Leaders.

Also to be elected are (2) Jr. Song Leaders, (2) Jr. Game Leaders. Candidates must have completed (2) years of 4-H work,

completed a 4-H Record book for the 2019-2020 year and be in grades 3 to 5 as of September 1, 2020.

A 4-H member may file for a maximum of (3) offices he or she intends to run for. No nominations will be taken from

the floor for an office if a candidate has filed for that office. The only time nominations will be taken from the floor is if

an office is not filled for by any member, then qualified candidates may be nominated from the floor to fill the office.

One club may hold only (3) offices, two of which can be President, Vice-President, and Secretary. No officer can succeed

himself in the same office.

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4-H Fair Project Workshops

Yes, I will present a fair project workshop on Thursday, July 30, 2020

Name: __________________________ Age: (if 4-H member) _____

Address: ____________________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________ 4-H Club (if a member): _____________

Title of Workshop: _____________________________________________

Description of Workshop: (what will participants be making? / what age and class does it fit?, etc.) __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Cost per Participant: (if any, please keep to a minimum) _______________

Minimum Number Participants: _____ Maximum Number Participants: _____

Preferred Time to Present Workshop: (check one)

____ 9:00 A.M. ____ 10:00 A.M. ____ 11:00 A.M.

Additional Information We Need to Know: (need electricity, kitchen, etc.?)

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Return this form by Thursday, July 2nd to:

Major County OSU Extension Center

500 E. Broadway, Suite 3 (Courthouse)

Fairview, Oklahoma 73737

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Major County OSU Extension Center 500 E Broadway, Courthouse Suite 3 Fairview, Oklahoma 73737

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Editors:

Dana Baldwin Troy Gosney Extension Educator Extension Educator Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development Agriculture/4-H Youth Development and County Extension Director e-mail: tgosney@okstate.edu e-mail: dana.baldwin@okstate.edu

Major County OSU Extension Center

500 E. Broadway, Courthouse Suite 3

Fairview, Oklahoma 73737