Comanche County Clover Connection May/June 2016 611 SW C Avenue Lawton, OK 73501 Phone: (580)355-1176 Fax: (580)353-5898 E-mail: carol.hart@okstate.edu Website: www.oces.okstate.edu/comanche Facebook: comanchecountyosuextension4h Calendar May 4 DASNR Day at the Capitol 7 Duncan Trap Shoot 9 County Officers Meeting 9 County Officer Elections 6 p.m. 9 County Boosters Meeting & Volunteer Training 11 Senior Round Up Points Sheet Due 11 Senior Round Up Registration & Money DUE 11 OHCE Scholarship DUE 11 Round Up Orientation 5:30 p.m. 13 4-H Has Talent Due 19 Round Up Orientation 10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. 24-26 OAE4-HA Conference @ Hilton Garden Inn 27-29 State Horse Camp 30 Memorial Day Office Closed 31 4-H Culinary Creations Contest June 1 Camp Registration DUE 1 SW District Walk, Run, Ride @ Wichita Mtn. 2-4 District Horse Show 2-4 Connors State Livestock Judging Camp 8 County Record Books/Awards Due 8 STEM Workshop @ Annex 10-11 Camp Counselor Lock In @ Anadarko 13 State Record Book Interviews 14 OHCE/4-H Sewing Day 17 Shooting Sports Instructor Training 18 Food Fair & Horticulture Show 9 Reasons Why Being in 4-H Makes You a Better Person If the smell of pigs brings gut-wrenching nostalgia; if cross-stitching a lighthouse deep into the night gets your gears going; if you feel upset when two cookies from the same batch look dissimilar-you might be a born-and-raised 4-H Member. Which means you are a better person than most. 1. You learned to lose with grace and dignity. 2. You learned to be a role model. 3. You learned to meet a deadline. 4. You learned how to cook. Read: no college ramen for you! 5. You learned that practice makes perfect. 6. You learned that doing things correctly take time and effort. 7. You learned organization. 8. You learned the circle of life and where your food really comes from! 9. You learned not to be afraid of trying new things. Check out the complete Article on our Facebook page Article by A.E. Krupp http://www.retale.com/blog/reasons-4-h-makesbetter-person/ 20-22 OSU Livestock Judging Camp 22 Food Day Camp @ Cache School 23 State 4-H Horse Show @ Lazy E, Guthrie 25 State 4-H Parent Volunteer Conference 27 4-H Design Institute
. Teen Ambassadors Meet on May 3rd This group will be hosting a couple of Summer Day Camps: June 8 STEM @ Fairgrounds Annex June 22 Food Camp @ Cache H.S. This is a county-wide Leadership & Citizenship Club open to any 4-H member in 7th 12th grade. This group puts on the Jr. Roundup, summer camps, and participates in a variety of leadership development activities. Group Leader Annis Godfrey 4-H Culinary Creations Training for 4-H Volunteers to become a certified shooting sports instructor in a specific discipline June 17th & 18th 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tishomingo, OK Photography Club The photography club meets on one Saturday, a month at the Lawton Public Library Meeting Room 1 from 10 am 12 pm District Food Showdown (Top 2 Senior Teams) Group Leader Cherri Lambert Where: Stephens County Fairgrounds What: Shooting Sports Instructor Training This is a county-wide project group open to any Comanche County 4-H member with an interest in photography. For more information, please contact the Extension Office. When: Tuesday, May 31 What: Comanche County Shooting Sports Practice - Saturday Mornings ~ Must be 10 yrs. + Leaders/Instructors: Garrett Jackson & Brett Barrett Table Setting & Cup Cake Wars (9-19 years) There will be Age Divisions in the Table Setting and Cup Cake Wars Competitions. WHEP is open to returning members ages 9 and above as well as any other new members that want to learn about the Wildlife Habitat Education Program. Great activity area for those interested in wildlife and related project areas. Builds teamwork and relationships for members interested in a project club. Learn more at www.whep.org or call the Extension Office. Are you interested in a Comanche County Rabbit Club? If so, you can contact Carol at the Extension office or Bobbi Yoder @ 580-695-7969/bobbi9422@aol.com Owning or bringing a Rabbit is NOT REQUIRED!
Duncan 4-H Spring Trap Shoot Saturday, May 7, 2016 Duncan Gun Club, Duncan, OK 8:00 a.m. Practice houses open 8:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Trap Shoot Begins Pre-Registration for this Shoot is April 27th! All shooters will need: *Current 4-H Enrollment *Youth Participation Form 1 *Oklahoma Hunter Education Number County Officer Elections Monday, May 9th at 6:00 p.m. Sunset Room/Prairie Building Each Comanche County Club can bring 3 Voting Delegates. Each delegate can only represent one club and must be 9 years old to participate. Candidates will give a campaign speech before voting begins. Record Books & Awards County Record books are a great way for youth to share their learning experiences, successes, and service in a particular area of interest through a county competition. The completed and final record book & awards will be due in the Extension Office WEDNESDAY, June 8th! State 4-H Parent-Volunteer Conference June 25, 2016 OSU Campus, Stillwater Early Bird Registration $40 After May 27th - $50 Go to website below for more information & forms: http://4h.okstate.edu/parents-volunteers Be sure to check the Comanche County Extension Office Social Media sites for the most current information, guidelines, & registration forms http://www.oces.okstate.edu/comanche More Info: OSU Livestock Judging Camp Two Sessions June 20-22 and June 23-25. Fee is $275 if paid by June 1. Space is Limited First come, first serve! For a flyer with more information check our Facebook page Or go to www.ansi.okstate.edu/youth%extension - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connors State College Livestock Judging Camp June 2-4 & July 7-9 (Deadlines May 15th & June 10th) Cost $245 Form on our Facebook page or call the Office + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 4-H Has Talent! Do you have what it takes to be a STAR? Have you always pictured yourself performing on the Roundup Stage? If so, the 2016 Oklahoma 4-H Roundup 4-H Has Talent competition is for you! Get the chance to show your skills on a stage in front of nearly 1,000 Roundup Attendees. Sing, Dance, Be a Comedian, or do something unusual Use YOUR creativity and WOW the crowd! Deadline for ALL entries must be RECEIVED in the State 4- H Office by May 13th!!! Facebook: comanchecountyosuextension4h STAY IN THE KNOW! Contact Carol to receive E-mail reminders on Comanche County 4-H events, activities, and deadlines.
95th Oklahoma State Roundup July 27-29, 2016 (County Night out July 26th) Youth must be 13 years of Age by January 1, 2016 or have completed the 7th Grade to attend Roundup. Roundup is an exciting trip for 4-H, as delegates get to attend a variety of workshops, hear great speakers, attend a prestigious awards ceremony And stay on the OSU Campus in Stillwater! REGISTRATION & MONEY DUE May 11th!!!!! Registration is $135 Plus $29.50 for county night out. Money will also be needed for approximately 5 meals that are not included in the registration. Those who plan to attend Roundup must attend an orientation. Orientations will be held: Wednesday, May 11th @ 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19th @ 10:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19th @ 5:30 p.m.
Walk, run, or ride through the Wichita Mountains on Wednesday June 1 st for the first ever Southwest District 4-H Bike Ride. This is a fundraising event for the State Project Change for Change. Change for Change raises funds to benefit the Oklahoma Children s hospital and children s miracle network; these charities help bring doctors to Oklahoma, pay for treatment, and pay for research of diseases. The registration fee will be $15 and lunch will be provided. Thanks, Tristan Adams SW District Vice-President SW District Walk, Run, Ride through the Wichita s For Change for Change When: June 1, 2016 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Where: Visitor Center Wildlife Refuge Wichita Mountains to Boulder Cabin Who: 4-H Members (Comanche County & SW District) How: Registration DUE May 18th to Comanche County Extension Office Cost: $15.00 (Cash, Check, or Money Order) Lunch: Provided Activities will be conducted at Boulder Camp Site during Lunch Break Please call, come by or email Carol to sign up! Must also submit money and Form 1 Comanche County Extension 611 SW C Avenue Lawton, OK 73501 ~ 580-355-1176 or email carol.hart@okstate.edu. ***4-H Form 1 will be required for all attending ***Helmets are required ***Safety will be addressed before we leave Visitor Center ***We will follow a lead car and have a driver with trailer following for safety or fatigue County 4-H Booster Club Meeting Monday, May 9th @ 7:00 p.m. Sunset Room Prairie Building Fairgrounds Come Sew with OHCE! June 14th @ 9:00 a.m. ~ Prairie Building, Fairgrounds Together 4-H & OHCE make Bears, Bibs, Blankets & Totes Please call the Extension Office to sign up! FOOD FAIR & HORTICULTURE SHOW Saturday June 18th 9:00 a.m./9:30 a.m. Comanche County Fairgrounds Food Fair Items can be a Nutritional Posters or Family Favorite Recipes (Casseroles to Desserts)! Horticulture Show ideas include: Houseplants, Garden Produce, & Displays. Categories & Classes will be posted on the County Website or call the office for more information. Please call the Extension Office by Wednesday, June 8th to enter your items! June 22nd July/August Newsletter Deadline!!!!! For a complete list of State Events & Activities go to 4h.okstate.edu/events-and-activities/state-events-activities
4-H CLOVER CONNECTION is published by the Comanche County OSU Cooperative Extension 4-H Program, 611 SW C Ave., Lawton, OK 73501, 580-355-1176. This letter is one way of communicating educational information to the 4-H community. The information herein is of educational purposes only. References made to commercial products or trade names are with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is implied. This letter is issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, act of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Dept. of Ag., Robert Whitson, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, OSU, Stillwater, OK. This publication is printed and issued by OSU as authorized by the Vice President, Dean, and Director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of $160 for 1575 copies. Carol Hart 4-H & Youth Development Extension Educator Comanche County carol.hart@okstate.edu Whitney Jung Program Assistant Comanche County whitney.jung@okstate.edu Heather Dunscomb Senior Admin Support Specialist Comanche County heather.dunscomb@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.