Oklahoma 4-H Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
President Paul Jackson
Vice President Jerry Kiefer
Board of Directors
Dan Bomhoff
Steve Bomhoff
Holly Bunt
Carly Cordell
Teegin Crosthwait
Melissa Eisenhauer
John Grundmann
Ron Justice
Jami Longacre
Noble McIntyre
Ronda McKown
Rodd Moesel
Michelle Rieff
Gary Sherrer
DaLacy Sleeper
Derek Smithee
Terry Stowers
Liz Taylor
Ex-Officio Directors
Steve Beck
State 4-H Program Leader
Damona Doye
Dorothy Wilson Director and State Program Leader
Associate Vice President, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Treasurer Gaye Pfeiffer
Past President Jered Davidson
Advisory Directors
Jenessa Dugger
Mandy Schroeder
Liz Taylor
Staff
Milford H. Jenkins
Executive Director
Patty Bales Chief Financial Officer
Casi Jackson Administrative Assistant
A Letter from the OKLAHOMA 4-H FOUNDATION
Philanthropic gifts from generous supporters to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation bring our 4-Hers dreams to reality!
Laser-focused on its noble mission of raising funds for the benefit of 4-H youth, your Oklahoma 4-H Foundation in 2023 made progressive strides forward�
Highlights included investing $25,000 in 4-H volunteers; $10,000 in ATV Safety Training; $7,500 in Enhancement Grants; $7,500 in Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF); $7,500 in 4-H Roundup; and $5,000 in marketing Oklahoma 4-H ALL of these and other areas of greatest need were made possible by unrestricted gifts which annually play a crucial role in the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation’s operating budget
Even more impressive, when combined with restricted gifts and all other revenue sources, a total of $841,291 was invested in 4-H youth development programming at the county, district, and state levels this fiscal year
Strides forward were made with securing higher return rates on fixed investments, updating board committee policies and procedures, and other operational efficiencies were gained in our tireless efforts to better serve our
We share your goals to bring about even more opportunities for our 4-H youth to develop life-long skills, experience 4-H trips, and build lasting friendships with other 4-Hers in Oklahoma and beyond our state’s
Of course with positive growth and our quest to increase capacity to serve 4-Hers and youth development programming needs, growing pains were incurred by your 501(c)(3) nonprofit Oklahoma 4-H Foundation in
One of which further increases emphasis on raising unrestricted funds starting in 2024 as our organization is tasked with full-responsibility for the executive director and chief financial officer compensations Moving forward, additional opportunities will be offered during the fiscal year for donors to help us annually meet this new challenge in our operating budget dependent on unrestricted gifts
In closing, our hats are off to you our generous and loyal 4-H supporters whose charitable gifts played a crucial role in the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation’s capacity to invest in the lives of our wonderful 4-Hers across Oklahoma For that, as in past years, we’re profoundly humbled and owe you a debt of gratitude
Oklahoma 4-H PROGRAM SPECIALISTS
State Program Leaders
Dorothy Wilson Director and State Program Leader 4-H Youth Development
Steve Beck State 4-H Program Leader
Jeremiah Wilson Deputy Associate Extension Administrator
Jennifer Peterson Associate 4-H Program/ Cluster Leader
State 4-H Specialists
Cathy Allen Health and Curriculum Department
Karla Knoepfli Volunteer Engagement and Club Management
Ruth Pratt
Shooting Sports and Leisure Education
Cathleen Taylor Leadership and Civic Engagement
Kelly Wardlaw STEM Programs
Extension Educator
Amir Rashidi Langston University
Coordinators
Ravyn Bevard Youth Safety Educator
Leah Haxton Enrollment Coordinator Support Staff
Jerri Beth Rader
Donessa Williams Langston University
Susan Murray Ag in the Classroom
Kathryn Seals
Toby Duffey Gail Taylor
Carl Hamby
Accounting Department
Shannon Lemmons
A Letter from OKLAHOMA 4-H
We are writing to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of our endeavors throughout the past year Your commitment has been instrumental in ensuring the success of our 4-H members, volunteers and educators As we reflect on our accomplishments, we are thrilled to share some of the highlights with you
The Innovate Summit stands as a beacon of positive youth development, aiming to equip young minds with essential life skills and introduce them to the vast opportunities within STEM-related fields In 2023, we witnessed the training of fourteen teen STEM Innovators, who went on to inspire and educate 4,271 youth through engaging workshops Our commitment to STEM outreach was further evidenced through events like the State Robotics Exploration Day, where 105 youth and adults delved into the realms of robotics, guided by interactive workshops and enlightening demonstrations
Additionally, we are thrilled to share the exciting news of the launch of the Jr Master Gardner Program by Langston 4-H This initiative holds immense promise in nurturing a love for gardening and environmental stewardship among youth Through hands-on activities and experiential learning, participants will not only develop essential gardening skills but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the origin of their food We are excited to witness the growth and impact of this program as it takes root in our communities, thanks to the dedication and vision of Langston 4-H
The 4-H Yoga for Kids program continues to promote physical, social, and emotional well-being among youth, reaching an impressive 6,324 participants in the past year alone Through carefully crafted sessions delivered by trained professionals, youth are empowered to enhance their flexibility, balance and strength in a supportive environment conducive to growth and self-discovery
In the realm of safety education, our ATV Safety initiatives have seen significant strides, with 53 helmets distributed and 266 youth completing the rigorous ATV Safety Institute certification course By prioritizing education and hands-on training, we continue to promote responsible riding practices and strive to reduce ATV-related injuries within our communities
None of these achievements would have been possible without your steadfast support and belief in our mission As we embark on the next phase of our journey, we are confident that together, we will continue to inspire, educate and empower the leaders of tomorrow
With all our sincere gratitude,
Steve Beck
Dorothy Wilson
Asst Director, OSU Extension Director and State 4-H Program Leader, State 4-H Program Leader, Langston University Oklahoma 4-H
How can Oklahoma 4-H Change a Community?
Emma Armstrong 2023 Sholar Essay Contest Winner
Many people spend their entire lives searching for their sense of belonging and purpose By being a part of Oklahoma 4-H, I am proud to say through the opportunities I have taken, I have found a purpose and place in my community 4-H provides youth with the equal training of the head, heart, hands, and health of every member� It is through this training that members are instilled a drive in their hearts to make change This organization has impacted my life in ways known and unknown, and has created an opportunity for youth of various backgrounds to have the same experiences as I have Oklahoma 4-H trains its members to have a clear mind, devoted heart, helping hands, and good health in order to change communities for the better�
The phrase, “my head to clearer thinking,” is a means to say that all thoughts and ideas that may hold a 4-Her back would be diminished Furthermore, these words showcase that 4- Hers learn to not act and think selfishly, but to be a model of service to their communities They learn to concentrate on the needs of others, and the plan of action to fulfill those needs� It is no easy feat to train the mind to think solely on needs that are not your own, but with the guidance of Oklahoma 4-H, members are given the knowledge and opportunities to train not only their head, but their heart, hands, and health Some of these opportunities may be running for a county, or state office, visiting nursing homes, or packaging food bags Thinking with a clearer and more focused head allows 4-Hers to concentrate on aligning their ambitions with the communities needs In order to align your goals with the community, you must have a deep love and drive to serve others Oklahoma 4-H provides its members with alumni stories, spotlights, and much more that give youth the chance to witness the various ways past or recent 4-Hers were driven to make change in their communities These
are important for they give members someone to look up to, and lights a fire in their hearts to duplicate that desire of service
“My heart to greater loyalty,” is pledging 4-H members to wholeheartedly care for and serve others, without thinking of one’s self� It is through using one’s heart that true change and good works can happen We can focus our mind on going out and serving others, but the only way we can find the drive to go out and achieve those goals is by having our hearts thoroughly submerged in fulfilling those duties 4-H’s main goal is to instill a “heart” in their members, for if we are to become the leaders of tomorrow, we will need a love for learning from our mistakes, and a love for teaching others the skills that we gained from those experiences Oklahoma 4-H produces a desire in their members to teach, love, and serve others through hands-on experiences
In the modern age, it is possible to serve through online sources, however, the most impactful way to serve is through hands-on activities “My hands to larger service,” is a promise 4-H members make to use their hands to serve others to the best of their ability Many youth programs may teach about leadership, and volunteering, but what sets 4-H apart from those organizations is that they provide hands-on experience to its members In fact, the 4-H motto “Learn By Doing,” is a testament to their dedication to give youth firsthand learning opportunities These give members an appreciation and admiration for their community, so that they seek out additional opportunities to make change and be reformers Some of the hands-on state service projects that Oklahoma 4-H does is Change for Change and Pull for Kids Change for Change requires members to set out jars for change at local and county events, then at the end of the year the money is donated to the Children's
Health Foundation, and Pull for Kids gets members to collect pop tabs and donates them to the Ronald Mcdonald House Charities These service projects are a fine beginning to becoming a change-maker, and once members are familiar with doing service projects, they can go on to conducting their own Oklahoma 4-H gives its members the chance to use their clear mindset, and exhibit their love of service through hands-on work, while ensuring their communities and themselves are in good health
“My health to better living,” is the only part of the pledge that mentions thinking of ourselves more than others� If we are to serve our community properly and efficiently, we must be in good health to do so Oklahoma 4-H provides materials such as the Healthy Living Ambassadors, and Food, Fun, 4-H, to share healthy living habits and knowledge Through these options we are taught how to keep a healthy balance between focusing on ourselves and on others It is easy to forget about our health,
especially when busy with school and 4-H projects Taking care of ourselves, and focusing on our mental and physical health may slow down the process of achieving goals, but the quality of the end result will be drastically better for our community if we took that extra time for ourselves
Oklahoma 4-H changes communities by setting up the basic foundation for becoming a successful reformer, and then continues to support its members throughout the rest of their lives Having the correct mindset is key to growing a love for serving others, and once we have developed that love, we can make a more impactful effect on our communities This organization has had such an immense effect on youth, and these students will go on to achieve their dreams using the tools 4-H taught them The Oklahoma 4-H program trains its members to have focused minds, devoted hearts, helping hands and good health to ensure our communities will be properly taken care of in the future
Garfield County’s Madison Nickels inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
Trisha Gedon
Garfield County 4-H’er Madison Nickels believes the most important job as a leader is to inspire others Through her 4-H project work and leadership roles in fabrics and fashions, breads, community service, and foods and nutrition, she has done just that
The hard work and dedication Nickels devoted to her nine-year 4-H career culminated in a lifetime achievement recently when she was recognized as one of two Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame inductees The honor is Oklahoma’s most prestigious 4-H award and was announced at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night Assembly during the 102nd State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University� Nickels received a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma
In addition, Nickels was awarded the $1,200 Rule of Law Graduating Senior Scholarship sponsored by the Rule of Law Endowment; the $3,000 NoBro Farms LLC Endowment; and the $2,000 Harold and Edith Shaw Memorial Ambassador Scholarship sponsored by the Shaw Family Endowment� She was also named a member of the Blue Award Group
“4-H has helped me figure out my career plan,” Madison Nickels said. “It helped me recognize my passion for helping others, so I’ve decided to become a speech pathologist and help kids with their confidence.”
Supporting others has been a consistent theme throughout her 4-H career� Using the sewing skills that she learned from her mother and grandmother and further developed in 4-H, Nickels started a service project to help Operation Gratitude, an organi-
zation that sends cooling ties to military members to help them deal with the heat As much as she enjoys sewing for herself, she loves sharing her talents through gifts for others
“I loved the idea of supporting our troops, so I made a few cool ties. I quickly learned there could be a greater outcome if I enlisted the help of my fellow 4-H members from around the state,” she said. “We’ve made and sent 650 cool ties for Operation Gratitude, and I’ve started making paracord bracelets for troops as well.”
Sewing isn’t her only talent Nickels enjoys cooking and baking, which runs in the family Her great-grandmother owned a restaurant, and Nickels learned by watching her cook She became the assistant—then head—noodle maker of the family Her love of cooking inspired her to start a cooking club, and one of her favorite cooking projects is baking muffins for teachers to welcome them back to school each fall
Nickels said her work in 4-H has helped her develop entrepreneurial skills to start her own business called Just Craftin’ Around She sells items such as tissue holders and purses at craft shows and online Never passing up an opportunity to promote 4-H, she wears a 4-H T-shirt each time she sets up a booth
Nickels has taught 99 educational workshops, completed more than 700 hours of community service and held numerous officer positions at the local, county, district and state levels She has served as a State 4-H Ambassador and a Healthy Living Ambassador as well as a delegate to National 4-H Congress, 4-H Day at the Capitol, Youth Legislative Experience, New Mexico Senior Leadership Conference, Health Rocks National Conference, Healthy Living Summit and State 4-H Roundup
She has fun memories as a 4-H Cloverbud and became a co-leader of the Garfield County Cloverbuds later in her 4-H career She currently serves as the Garfield County Cooking Club leader
“One of my favorite activities was teaching them how to make a no-sew fleece scarf,” she said� “I enjoyed seeing how excited they were to show their parents what they made. They had the same pride I had when I completed my first item with my Nan.”
Jessica Nickels, Garfield County OSU Extension 4-H educator and Madison Nickels’ mother, said it has been exciting to watch her daughter grow over the years
“Madison has compassion, resiliency, determination and leadership skills that are some of the qualities that make her Hall of Fame material. She’s very determined in everything she does,” Jessica Nickels said "She is a great leader in our county, especially to younger 4-H members, and always is encouraging them to try new things.”
Cathleen Taylor, state leadership and civic engagement specialist with the state 4-H office and 4-H leadership team advisor, said civic engagement is a big part of 4-H programming, and Nickels trulyunderstands this concept
“She strives to live out the 4-H motto by giving back to others in ways such as her Operation Gratitude project,” Taylor said. “She’s working to help our service members and make the best better. Through her 4-H work, she has learned life skills, and I have no doubt that she will give back to 4-H.”
Throughout her years as a 4-H’er, Nickels said she has become more grateful for the experiences she’s had in the youth development organization The life skills she has acquired, like public speaking, time management, leadership and organization, will serve her well in life
“I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished, what I taught others, and most importantly, how I served others during my 4-H career,” Madison Nickels said
Nickels is the daughter of Jamie and Jessica Nickels and a graduate of Enid High School She will attend OSU this fall
Abigail Logan takes Top Honor at State 4-H Roundup
Trisha Gedon
Kind, dedicated and hardworking are three words used to describe Abigail Logan The Payne County 4-H’er inspires others, is devoted to service and is 100% committed to the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program
All of these qualities and more were recognized when Logan was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame, the most prestigious state 4-H Award She was recognized at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night Assembly during the 102nd State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University She received a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma�
Logan, a nine-year veteran of 4-H, was also awarded the $1,200 Advanced Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship sponsored by the Oklahoma Extension Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences and the Oklahoma Association for Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals, and the $1,200 Larry D Anderson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Larry D Anderson Memorial Endowment In addition, she was named a member of the Blue Award Group�
Active in the Heritage 4-H Club, Logan has always had a love for trying new things and pushing herself out of her comfort zone She found many opportunities to do this throughout her 4-H career
“4-H has allowed me to gain confidence in public speaking, shown me how I can be a better leader and citizen in my community, and so much more,” Logan said.
“Every life skill and lesson I have learned will help me throughout my life. I believe being the type of
person who isn’t afraid to try something new or challenging will allow me to continue to grow and develop throughout my life. Trying new things has created some of my favorite memories."
One of Logan’s favorite 4-H projects is baking, and she puts those skills to good use She has shared her talent by making and donating bread to a program that helps people fight addiction and to the Stillwater Fire Department Logan also uses her culinary skills when participating in the 4-H Food Showdown and teaching bread-making workshops� She put her baking skills to the test and took home grand champion ribbons from the Payne County Fair with her Italian herb and cheese bread and her maple pumpkin bread In 2022, she was named the state record book winner in the breads project
She doesn’t spend all of her time in the kitchen Some of Logan’s other 4-H activities include participating in the Payne County Horse Judging Club, teaching leatherworks workshops, judging the Cupcake Wars contest at the Oklahoma State Fair, assisting at 4-H camps and volunteering at Turning Point Ranch, a facility that uses horses as a form of therapy for people with special needs
Other 4-H activities include serving as a delegate to National 4-H Conference, State 4-H Roundup, Citizenship Washington Focus and Capitol Camp, and serving as a State 4-H Ambassador� She has served in leadership roles at the local, county, district and state levels
Logan spent the past year serving as president of the 4-H Leadership Council Early during her time in office, she was given the opportunity to speak with members of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation She realized her 4-H goal as president remained the same – encouraging youth to become more involved in the organization, and that was the topic of her presentation
“I feel like many youth are enrolled but they aren’t actively participating,” Logan said “I presented some of my ideas to help with this challenge and the board members were enthusiastic. Finding a way to increase enrollment and activity was the beginning of my Shark Tank: Increasing 4-H Enrollment in Your Community workshop project.”
This workshop is an interactive experience in which participants compete to create a detailed plan for
hosting an event or an opportunity to increase enrollment and activity Logan said she can see the excitement in club members who attend her workshop and are eager to take their new-found knowledge back to their own county She also presented this idea to New Mexico 4-H’ers at a leadership retreat
This type of experience has allowed Logan to further develop and strengthen her leadership skills, which will help her throughout life
Summer Leister, OSU Extension 4-H educator in Payne County, said Logan is the textbook definition of what an Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame inductee and president of the leadership council should be
“Abby has an unmatched passion for 4-H and its members,” Leister said. “It has always been Abby’s goal to inspire, encourage and help others. She goes above and beyond no matter the situation and is able to turn her failures into successes. This is what has made her the leader she is today.”
Cathleen Taylor, state leadership and civic engagement specialist with the state 4-H office and 4-H leadership team advisor, said Logan is a true servant leader
“She’s been a wonderful leader for the state council as president, but she also showcased her leadership in other roles such as when visiting with National 4-H Council CEO Jennifer Sirangelo,” Taylor said “I truly believe Abby leaves a lasting impact on me and the Oklahoma 4-H program.”
Logan said her time in 4-H has changed her life and allowed her to gain confidence in many different areas
“Though a large amount of hard work and personal motivation was required, if it were not for my family and friends who have walked alongside me every step of the way, I would not be where I am today in my 4-H career, and more importantly, where I am today as a person,” Logan said
She is the daughter of Andy and Vickie Logan and will attend OSU this fall
Reed Marcum is one of four 2024 Youth in Action Award winners whose service projects and toy drives have made headlines across the country.
Get to know Reed and learn why he is so passionate about serving his community in a recent SUNUP segment.
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Marcum named National Youth in Action Award Winner
Trisha Gedon
The National 4-H Council today announced the winners of the 2024 Youth in Action Awards, a national program sponsored by Bayer that recognizes four diverse young leaders who have made a positive impact in their communities
Reed Marcum, an active member of the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program in Pittsburg County, is one of the four national winners
Each winner receives a $5,000 higher education scholarship and will spend the year 2024 inspiring other youth by telling their 4-H story They will also have opportunities to showcase their work nationally, network with prominent 4-H alumni and serve as official 4-H spokespeople for Youth in Action�
The winners are announced during National 4-H Week, held Oct 1-7, 2023, to celebrate and showcase the opportunities and impact that 4-H offers young people across the country
Marcum, 18, is from McAlester, Oklahoma After facing struggles around social anxiety and speaking because of an attention deficit diagnosis, Marcum gained confidence and found his voice in 4-H He used his newfound courage to organize programs to address the needs of his community, organizing multiple annual events including a book bag giveaway and toy drive that benefit underserved populations in McAlester
After a young neighbor lost his life to pediatric cancer, he started a foundation and organized an annual silent auction to raise funds for pediatric cancer research and support affected families Marcum’s community has rallied around his leadership, allowing him to grow his projects exponentially each year, estimating total donation and fundraising efforts close to $3 5 million overall
Marcum is a freshman at OSU and is the son of Angie Miller and Jim Marcum
Greg Owen, Oklahoma State University Extension 4-H educator in Pittsburg County, said Marcum is deserving of this award.
“He has done so much through his various service projects in our community and helped so many people,” Owen said. “Reed is truly a servant leader who strives every day to find ways to help others. Pittsburg County 4-H and I are extremely proud of Reed becoming our county’s fourth National Youth in Action Award winner. I’m looking forward to watching his various experiences nationwide with this honor over the next year.”
Other 2024 award winners include Katie Collins, Charlotte, Tennessee; Amiyah Elam, Waycross, Georgia; and Avani Rai, Bloomington, Illinois
“The 2024 Youth in Action Awards honor four incredible young people, each of whom are model examples of their generation – embodying a commitment to service, a love of their communities and a passion for leadership that represent the best of 4-H,” said Jill Bramble, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “We are proud that Cooperative Extension’s 4-H programs have offered Katie, Amiyah, Reed and Avani these opportunities to lead and tools to succeed, which they have used to make a positive impact on their communities and inspire other 4-H’ers to do the same.”
The 4-H Youth in Action Awards, sponsored by Bayer, began in 2010 to recognize young people who overcome challenges and use the knowledge they gain through participation in 4-H to create a lasting impact in their community�
4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow 4-H programs empower nearly 6 million young people across the U S through the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serve every county and parish in the U S through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3,000 local Extension offices�
Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower 1 million youth in 50 countries The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, two times more likely to make healthier choices, two times more likely to be civically active and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs Learn more about 4-H at 4-H org and follow 4-H on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter�
Dugger named Finalist for 4-H Youth in Action Award
Trisha Gedon
The National 4-H Council has announced Jenessa Dugger of Harthshorne, Oklahoma, is a runner-up for the prestigious 2024 4-H Youth in Action Award She was recognized for her commitment to supporting heart patients
Dugger is a member of the Lakewood 4-H Club in Pittsburg County She created her nonprofit, Art for Hearts, to raise funds by auctioning pieces of art donated by Oklahoma artists Proceeds from the project help patients at the Saint Francis Heart Hospital with medical needs
A heart patient herself, Dugger aims to raise awareness and funds to support those with heart problems� She also serves as a leader on her tribe’s reservation, honoring her heritage and focusing on meeting needs in her community
Greg Owen, Oklahoma State University Extension 4-H educator in Pittsburg County, said he has watched Dugger work diligently to achieve her goals
“We are so proud of Jenessa for being selected as one of only 12 National Youth in Action runners-up, as well as her accomplishments while serving as president of the state leadership council for 2022-2023,” Owen said.
“She has an outstanding service project and is a wonderful example of 4-H in Pittsburg County and the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program.”
She is the daughter of Michele Dugger and a freshman at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
The 4-H Youth in Action Awards began in 2010 to recognize 4-H’ers who have overcome challenges and used the knowledge they gained in 4-H to create a lasting impact in their community More information about the 4-H Youth in Action program and the 2024 runners-up is available online
4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiential learning, which develops critical life skills.
4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serves every county and parish in the U S through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3,000 local Extension offices�
Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs�
Collins Recognized as 4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year
Trisha Gedon
Christina Collins is a self-proclaimed “sandwich generation 4-H’er,” with her father an active club member in his youth, her own 10-year 4-H career and her two children currently reaping the benefits of membership in the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program
Collins’s leadership and dedication to the program were recognized in June when she was named the Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year during the 4-H Parent/Volunteer Leader Conference at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater She was also recognized as the Southeast District and the Pottawatomie County 4-H Volunteer of the Year�
“I joined 4-H when I was 9 years old and spent 10 years doing all sorts of things in 4-H,” Collins said “I was interested in sewing, fashions and fabrics, citizenship and leadership I went on trips to Denver, Nashville and Washington, D C When I had kids, it was automatic that they’d be involved in 4-H, too ”
When her daughter, Emma, turned 9 years old, Collins enrolled her in the Dale 4-H Club in Pottawatomie County Collins later signed on as a volunteer She then enrolled her son, Andrew, and she has been a constant presence in Pottawatomie County 4-H activities for the past eight years After her daughter’s leader stepped down a few years ago, Collins became a certified volunteer Her husband, Brad, serves as co-leader of the club, and they’re often found tagteaming 4-H activities�
Despite the family’s busy schedules, Collins said she sees the value of 4-H and knows the benefits youth gain through membership
“I use the skills I learned in 4-H in both my personal and professional life It’s a lot of work to juggle family, career and all of our other activities, but it’s
worth it,” Collins said “I know what 4-H does for club members, and I want to stay involved and make these opportunities available to youth ”
Kacie Jasper, Pottawatomie County 4-H educator, said Collins is an excellent team player and collaborator
“Christina has been instrumental in helping Pottawatomie County 4-H develop programs and initiatives to better serve our community,” Jasper said. “She has a unique ability to connect with youth and their families to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her passion is contagious, and she has inspired many youth to reach their full potential.”
Morley Griffith, a member of the Dale 4-H Club, said Collins goes above and beyond for her club members
“She’s consistently inspiring the youth of our community and innovating youth development practices to reach more kids,” Griffith said “She is a shining example of a volunteer who knows how to guide kids with positive direction and a loving spirit�”
Collins said she enjoys seeing positive changes in her club members over time One of her success stories regards a club member who always participated but was quiet
“Last year he decided to apply for 4-H camp counselor, so I took him to camp counselor training,” she said� “It has been so fun to see him become so active and involved and truly come out of his shell I love having a front-row seat and watching these club members grow ”
Brents named 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year
Trisha Gedon
An educator by trade, and at heart, Alicia Brents saw the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program as a way to further her students’ education
Not only did she teach in the classroom, but she volunteered in 1972 to become the Swink Public Schools 4-H volunteer leader� Fifty-one years later, she continues to serve the youth in Choctaw County as the leader of the Fort Towson 4-H Club
Her dedication was honored at the 2023 4-H Parent/Volunteer Leader Conference at Oklahoma State University where she was named the Oklahoma 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year She was also recognized as the Southeast District and the Choctaw County Lifetime Volunteer of the Year� This award is presented to a volunteer leader with at least 10 years of service
“Being a teacher and a 4-H leader go hand-inhand, and I was looking for ways to further my students’ education by getting them involved in different 4-H projects,” Brents said. “4-H has so much to offer, and it all relates to classroom learning in some fashion.”
She involved her students in meat, horse, land and forestry judging as a way to enhance what they were already learning in the classroom, as well as to provide hands-on learning opportunities Brents even became a land judging coach� The various judging teams learned their lessons well and have won county, district, state and national competitions over the years
“I studied and learned along with my students and club members,” she said “These experiences enhanced their school education and improved their public speaking skills I enjoy getting a stu-
dent who is timid or shy and seeing them excel at these contests ”
Brents also enjoys offering opportunities for her club members to travel Participating in a judging contest isn’t just the contest itself She makes the experience into an adventure and a time of discovery� When traveling, the group stops at different points of interest along the way
“Some of my kids don’t get to travel a lot, so this is a chance for them to broaden their horizons,” Brents said
Lucile Morehouse said she has learned so much under Brents’ direction�
“Mrs Brents has taught me about compass and pacing, forest evaluation, tree identification, insects and diseases Last year, I placed first high individual in the junior division forestry judging contest and I owe all of that to Mrs Brents,” Morehouse said “I know that each year with her I’ll learn more and more She makes it fun and exciting ”
Marty Montague, OSU Extension 4-H educator in Choctaw County, said Brents has taught hundreds of young people how to learn and apply that knowledge, not only for themselves but while working together as a team
“Her 4-H members have won thousands of dollars in scholarships because of the work and effort this fine lady put in to make sure they were successful,” he said “To say Alicia Brents has been a mother to many of her 4-H’ers is an understatement She has been more than that – sometimes being their father, banker, counselor and always their cheerleader She’d go toe-to-toe with a grizzly bear to protect or defend a 4-H’er, no matter where they were from ”
Montague, who has been with OSU Extension for 34 years, said he often reflects on his service and wonders if he could’ve done more
“I can’t say that about Alicia Brents’ career as a 4-H adult volunteer,” he said “She never wavers or tires of trying to help her 4-H members ”
Brents said she doesn’t plan to step back from 4-H anytime soon “These 4-H’ers are my extended kids, just like my former students. Some of them call me Gran Gran like my grandkids do, and others call me on Mother’s Day,” she said “I’m working on my third generation of 4-H’ers. I’ll be around for a while.”
4-H Honors Outstanding Alumni
Trisha Gedon
Recognition of achievement has long played an important role in the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program However, recognition doesn’t stop when club members age out of 4-H There is a special award reserved for former club members�
The Oklahoma 4-H Outstanding 4-H Alumni Award is presented annually to former Oklahoma 4-H members who have made significant contributions in their communities and achieved success in their professional career utilizing the knowledge and skills they gained in 4-H
Five former 4-H’ers were honored with this award during the Honors Night Assembly at the 103rd State 4-H Roundup in 2023, including Larry Adair, Jered and Lindsey Davidson, Dr Judith James and Debra Rankin
Adair began his 4-H career at 9 years old in Adair County and participated in public speaking and leadership events He took advantage of travel opportunities in 4-H, including serving as a delegate to the American Royal trip to Kansas City, Missouri in 1963 He was a teacher and principal in his professional career before being elected as a state representative for House District 86 He has continued to support 4-H with financial and personal contributions
Husband and wife team Jered Davidson and Lindsey Davidson were active 4-H’ers in Caddo and Osage counties, respectively Jered’s main project in 4-H was conservation and natural resources, but he developed a passion for leadership and public speaking He served a year as state 4-H president and was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame in 2006 He practices public finance law and is a past president of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation board Lindsey’s 4-H career involved livestock, food science, public speaking and leadership projects She was a state record book winner in the food science project and the advanced achievement category The Davidsons continue to support and advocate for Oklahoma 4-H
James is a former state record book winner, and delegate to both National 4-H Congress in Chicago and Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington, D C She also took part in a 4-H exchange trip to Mexico� As a 4-H’er in Grant County, she was selected as an outstanding 4-H member During her time in 4-H, she enjoyed creating record books detailing the activities in her various projects She is chair of arthritis and clinical immunology at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and serves as associate vice provost for clinical and translational science at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Her contributions to medicine and Oklahoma will continue to improve healthcare for many generations
Rankin remains dedicated to the 4-H Youth Development program as a volunteer leader in Waynoka, Oklahoma, and has dedicated her time to making an impact at the local, county and state levels She served on the State 4-H Volunteer Board for three years and was the Oklahoma delegate to the Southern Region Volunteer Conference in 2011� She helped facilitate Waynoka’s Sunshine Dinner as a service-learning project for Woods County 4-H’ers Rankin also serves as cook at the Tri-County 4-H Summer Camp Her creative meal themes, matching decorations and great food provide a positive environment for campers
Miller named State Partner in 4-H
Trisha Gedon
Merl E Miller is no stranger when it comes to the 4-H Youth Development program He was an active club member in Garvin County, joining at the age of 10 to show hogs at the county fair Since then, he has been a driving force in the leadership of 4-H across Oklahoma and the U S
For his generous support and lifetime dedication to Oklahoma State University Extension and 4-H, Merl E Miller was named the 2023 State Partner in 4-H Award recipient This award is given to individuals and organizations who have provided significant support to Oklahoma 4-H through contributions of time and/or financial support and worked diligently to improve support for 4-H
As a young 4-H’er, in addition to showing swine, Miller also participated in gardening, poultry and dairy projects
He earned a bachelor's degree in animal science and is an active member of the OSU Animal Science Alumni Association Following a stint in swine production, he set his sights on becoming an Extension district livestock specialist Experience as a county educator was a prerequisite for the district
position, so he took on an educator role in Caddo County and later became the state 4-H program leader After 17 years in Oklahoma, he continued his Extension career in Maryland Following retirement from his 30-year career, Miller returned to Oklahoma to be closer to his three daughters In 2013, he was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame
As a 4-H educator, one of Miller’s favorite memories is watching his students give a speech during a county 4-H meeting He said it was rewarding to see the students so proud of themselves
In 2022, Miller established the Merl Miller 4-H Staff Executive Training Endowment Fund in the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation He wanted to provide 4-H educators with executive development experience they typically did not receive in college� This was inspired by one of his experiences in Maryland when he worked closely with the National 4-H Council and U S Department of Agriculture
Miller said the purpose of his scholarship was to encourage individuals to keep trying, and he believes the fund was a powerful way to invest money
Brighter Future Program Prepares Students for Life after High School
Trisha Gedon
There can be speed bumps on the road to higher education, but a program offered through Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension is helping make that road smoother
The Brighter Future program connects freshmen through senior high school students with tools to navigate the college enrollment process or other post-high school career opportunities and succeed in life
Steve Beck, Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development state program leader, said Brighter Future is a college and career readiness program that teaches youth valuable life lessons
“Piloting this program through OSU Extension and 4-H is simply building on what 4-H has done so well for years – preparing youth for the future,” he said. “We’re not only working with the youth, but we’re building a relationship with families, too. College is a big step and through Brighter Future we’re going to help prepare students for the journey. Students who complete the four-year program have pre-admittance to OSU.”
Beck said the program is also beneficial to students who choose to enter the workforce or pursue other educational opportunities following high school graduation
Pittsburg County 4-H is currently piloting Brighter Future, where 4-H educator Greg Owen launched the program in 2022 with freshmen at Savanna Public Schools The opportunity expanded to Savanna sophomores for the 2023-24 school year, and he also works with Brighter Future participants
at Crowder Public Schools and Canadian Public Schools
“Our goal is to better prepare students for career exploration We’d love for them to come to OSU, but most importantly we’re preparing them for life after high school,” Owen said�
Year one of the program taught students to set goals and develop public speaking skills The second year focuses on time management Year three will provide valuable information regarding post-secondary tasks such as preparing a resume, filling out job applications and practicing interview skills, as well as reading and note-taking The final year of Brighter Future will cover the college application process, scholarships, financial aid and money management
“Everyone participating in this pilot program is gaining great information they can apply after high school, even if they don’t take part in some sort of higher education,” Owen said “They’re learning valuable skills needed for success ”
Owen also introduces Brighter Future students to the importance of service learning and encourages them to develop a project that gives back to their communities
“Civic engagement has always been a big part of 4-H and is a good way to get all youth involved in their communities,” he said “The skills they learn through civic engagement apply to all areas of life ”
Doug Hallenbeck, OSU vice president of student affairs, said Brighter Future promotes the university’s land-grand mission because of OSU Extension’s presence in all 77 counties
“Brighter Future is a way to have a conversation with students and families early on about what it
takes to be a college student,” he said “We want to reach these families early in high school and provide them with the tools and information they need to make informed choices about life after high school This program helps students instill the belief and faith that college is something they can do�”
Crowder High School sophomore Solar Starr said participating in Brighter Future has helped her decide to pursue a career as a radiology technician
“Some of the most important things I’ve learned from Greg (Owen) through Brighter Future are the skills he teaches such as time management, study skills and citizenship,” said Starr, a member of the Crowder 4-H Club
Natalie Hollingshead is a sophomore at Savanna High School and completing her second year in the Brighter Future program
“I’ve always planned to go to college, but Brighter Future has given me a better idea of college and prepared me better,” she said “Time management has been a big takeaway for me. I’ve always tried to load too much in one week. The skills I’ve learned have helped me lessen the load so I can perform better.”
Beck said 4-H Youth Development is a longtime promoter of workforce development in Oklahoma “Leveraging the network that is OSU Extension with a program like Brighter Future will help build a network for this up-and-coming generation to be the best they can be,” he said
The state 4-H office is developing a new position that will coordinate the Brighter Future program on a state level�
For more information, please contact Steve Beck at: steve beck@okstate edu
Langston University hosts Annual 4-H Fishing Derby
Langston, Oklahoma
The crisp fall morning of October 7 found many families learning more about fishing as they participated in the annual Langston University 4-H Family Fishing Derby
Designed as a way to bring families together and to discover more about the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program, families were treated with refreshments as they gathered at LU to learn about the various types of fish in the pond, how to prepare the fishing poles and get to know one another
Keith Thomas, fisheries biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, provided information on the types of fish found in the Scholars Inn Pond and gave each participant a post with all the varieties of fish in Oklahoma
Chares Jones of CJ’s Baits, reviewed how to prepare the poles for fishing He provided information on the
different types of baits, as well as helpful safety tips to avoid injuries
Dorothy Wilson, 4-H Youth Development director at LU, was on hand to share information about the 4-H program and how it can enhance the lives of club members and their families� She led the group through the 4-H pledge and explained what each of the four Hs stand for "4-H is the best program you can belong to" said Wilson
Jeremiah Wilson, deputy associate Extension administrator, guided the families to Scholars Inn Pond where they fished for two hours The children were taught how to release the fish from the hook and how to store them until it was time to leave�
Donnesha Williams, 4-H Extension educator, assisted with the fishing derby for the first time this year by helping children with fishing and learning to fish herself “It was a learning experience not only for me, but for the kids,” Williams said “I’ve seen the flyers around campus every year, but this was my first time participating ”
4-H volunteer Shelli Simmons encouraged others to take part in the fishing derby
“I probably liked it more than the kids,” said Simmons, who volunteers with the Billy Kids 4-H Club. “We had a great turnout. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anybody who hears about it. It was a great thing for the kids and the families, too.”
Families were treated to lunch after the fishing derby and the 70 participants each received a LU 4-H t-shirt and a ticket to the LU football game that took place that evening In addition, LU’s Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity presented each youth attendee with a free fishing pole�
Langston 4-H specialists host STEM challenge on renewable energy
Gail Ellis
Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development specialists at Langston University hosted an Explorers of the Deep STEM Challenge activity with third-grade students at Young Achievers Academy in Oklahoma City in October 2023
Langston University 4-H educators Amir Rashidi and Donnesha Williams facilitated the challenge Students worked together to upgrade a simulated island’s infrastructure with renewable energy sources including solar, wind and hydropower
"This activity inspires kids everywhere to take an interest in STEM topics through hands-on learning,” Williams said “Studying renewable energy provides youth with the fundamental knowledge of adaily and the importance of using energy wisely This helped the youth connect STEM-based learning skills to real-life scenarios, careers and workplace applications ”
The activity began with a matching game of energy words and definitions called Power Protectors Vocabulary Students were then divided into two groups, and each named their simulated island�
Cards representing elements of energy such as labor and a wind turbine were distributed to the groups Other cards represented parts to collect or equipment to purchase to upgrade energy sources on the island Students learned the different parts of an energy system required to upgrade to a renewable energy source Wild cards could represent an element needed to complete their island’s renewable energy source
Once their simulated energy sources were in operation, the groups worked through scenarios that involved breakdowns and other challenges For example, one group drew a repair card, which required discarding its wind turbine card The next
wild card pulled from the deck helped the group complete a full set of cards to purchase the renewable energy source needed for its island
In another example, a group traded a labor card for
a wind turbine card to fund the purchase of hydroelectric energy for its island
“The game also sparked students to lead a discussion on different ways they can help better their communities,” Williams said
The 4-H STEM Challenge kits were provided by Bayer
Enhancement Grants
2023 ENHANCEMENT GRANT WINNERS
County Project Title
Choctaw Bee Box, Helping the Pollinators
Cimarron Photography Project
Dewey Dewey County 4-H Drones
Latimer Egg to Chick
Lincoln Learning to Cook - Dutch Oven Style
Love County First Aid/ Multi-County Horse Workshop
Oklahoma Healthy Living Workshop
Payne Ready, Set, Quilt
Texas Building the Perfect Fair
Wagoner Sewing Basics
The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation is proud to provide support to the counties of Oklahoma through offering enhancement grants year after year Enhancement grants can not only help push existing programs to a new level of success, but also can stimulate the development of new programs within counties
These grants help expand our capacity to meet the educational needs of the 4-H’ers and volunteers across the state
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We are grateful for the donors who support the enhancement grant projects
For more information about how to apply for an enhancement grant, please contact:
Oklahoma 4-H Foundation 405-744-5390
Dewey County Drones
Keona Mason
As a 2023 Enhancement Grant recipient, Dewey County 4-H Educator Jean Bailey wanted to introduce drones to county 4-H members�
Bailey worked with the six youth and one adult volunteer to research information on operating drones safely, legal aspects of flying drones, and pros and cons of available drones
“This is just a starting point,” Bailey said “The grant was very helpful for us to get the supplies we needed�”
Six Dewey County 4-H members, ages 9 to 11 years old, became the first group of members to work with the drones with the hopes they could share their knowledge with other members of their county 4-H program and the community
Bailey wanted to share the importance of drones in agriculture and the legal guidelines of owning a drone She took note of real-world experiences and wanted to educate the youth, especially those who
already owned a drone
“There was a wildfire somewhere and airplanes were having difficulty dropping water because an unauthorized drone was flying in the way,” Bailey said “Some of the kids see the drones as a toy, so this was an opportunity to expand their knowledge on drones ”
Bailey traveled with the youth to 4-H Robotics Day in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where Dr� John Long, Oklahoma State University Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering professor, provided a presentation about drone usage in agriculture Members saw a drone demonstration of how fertilizer and water can be sprayed over fields and how farmers code their drones to travel without manually using the drone’s controller
“Several of the kids thought of it as a remote-control toy,” Bailey said� “When they learned about coding, they got excited because they’re learning more than they anticipated ”
Cimarron County Photography Project
Keona Mason
Cimarron County 4-H has been awarded a 2023 Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Enrichment Grant With the help of this enrichment grant, county educator Kierra Ortega was able to provide two cameras and curriculum to teach photography to Cimarron County 4-H members who had an interest in photography
“The inspiration for this enrichment grant was to help meet a goal we have set,” Ortega said “Our goal since I started as the 4-H educator is to expand the project areas in our county.”
Majority of 4-H members in Cimarron County have one project area: livestock showing "The enrichment grant was a perfect way to introduce a new project area to members," Ortega said
During the summer a photography workshop was hosted by Ortega and a local photographer Five members participated in the project and received hands-on experience with the cameras from the grant, as well as cameras the photographer brought
During this workshop, members learned about the camera functions and how to work with different types of lighting� Members worked inside the office and then traveled outside to shoot during an overcast day
Cimarron County 4-H member Addie Ortega was one of the members who participated in the project and gained hands-on experience
“Learning the camera settings was a challenge,” Addie Ortega said, “once I was shown how to do so it got easier�”
Members were also given a free print of their favorite photo taken that day and were encouraged to frame the photo and enter it in the fair
“One specific goal we had for the project was to have more entries at our county fair,” Kierra Ortega said� “A few members used that photo (from the workshop) but most went out and took more photos to enter in the fair ”
The cameras continue to be used throughout the county 4-H program during events and activities During the Cimarron County 4-H banquet, officers took photos of members receiving their award and posted photos on the Facebook page and county newsletter�
Addie Ortega is excited to continue to learn about photography and is looking forward to gaining more new skills and helping others
“I would like to learn portrait photography,” Addie Ortega said “I would offer encouragement to younger members who are interested in photography�”
As the project continues to grow, Kierra Ortega is excited to see more members get engaged in photography and capture new memories in the 4-H program
“I knew it was a success when I saw how engaged the youth were at the workshop, and when our county fair had 4-H photographs entered for the first time in recent years,” Kierra Ortega said “I hope that as the project grows, we will be able to have more memories made and captured with our new cameras ”
Learning to Sew Made Simple
Wagoner County
To ignite a passion for sewing among the youth, Wagoner County recently hosted five engaging sewing workshops� These sessions provided a platform for 15 eager participants to delve into the art of garment sewing Notably, 13 of these participants were under the age of 12 and were newly introduced to the 4-H program
The workshops commenced with an introduction to essential sewing tools, safety protocols, and fabric selection Participants were guided through the intricate process of reading patterns, setting a strong foundation for their sewing journey�
One of the highlights of the workshops was the practical application of acquired skills in crafting pajama pants and matching shirts This hands-on approach not only honed their abilities but also instilled a sense of accomplishment
Crucial to the success of these workshops was the Enhancement Grant that Wagoner County received from the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation
This grant facilitated the procurement of necessary supplies, ensuring that each participant had access to the materials required for an enriching learning experience�
Wagoner County is excited to continue its mission of empowerment through future workshops By nurturing creativity and fostering practical skills, these initiatives promise to leave a lasting impact on the 4-H youth participants
Clover Classic Golf Tournament
The 26th Annual Clover Classic took place on November 6th at the Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond
The tournament boasted a remarkable milestone, generating a record gross revenue exceeding $53,000 It welcomed an impressive number of participants with 27 teams and over 110 players�
Notably, the event garnered support from a recordbreaking 55 sponsors and supporters Sponsorship options ranged from Elite at $2,500, Diamond at $1,500, Gold at $1,250, to Team at $1,000, Hole at $500, Flag at $250, and Individuals at $250
Unrestricted funds raised from the Clover Classic play a pivotal role in empowering Oklahoma
4-Hers, enabling them to foster leadership, civic engagement, and essential life skills across various project areas The prestigious first-place title and accompanying traveling trophy were rightfully claimed by T&E Flow Services
The seamless execution of the event owes much to the dedicated efforts of Gaye Pfeiffer and DaLacy Sleeper, who admirably served as Clover Classic Golf Tournament Committee Co-Chairs for the fourth consecutive year
With the unwavering commitment and hard work of Pfeiffer, Sleeper, and their devoted Clover Classic committee, directors and staff, the past four years have seen unparalleled levels of success
ELITE SPONSORS
American National Insurance Company
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
The Public Finance Law Group PLLC
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Bill and Karen Anderson
Dearingers
Gallager Re
Great Plains Bank - Enid
Kent and Barbara Houck
Longacre Inc
McConnell Plumbing
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
TEAM SPONSORS
BancFirst - Guthrie
Bank of Western Oklahoma
Blue & Gold Sausage Co
Brian Wilson New York Life Investments
Choctaw County Farmers Union
CKenergy Electric Cooperative
iCapital
Ideal Homes
Legacy Insurance Group
Nationwide Environmental Services, Inc
Oklahoma AgCredit
Oklahoma Community Credit Union
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee
Oklahoma Youth Expo
Paul and Kim Jackson
Rep John C Pfeiffer
Roush Land and Cattle LLC
Steve Bomhoff, Stuart Brunker, Troy Lindsey and Matt Rohwer
T&E Flow Services
The Bank N A
Waving Wheat Realty
Yukon Veterans Museum
GOLD SPONSOR
BancFirst Trust and Investment Management
HOLE SPONSORS
Crown Auto World - Bristow
Exchange Bank
Jackson National Life Distributors
John and Gaye Pfeiffer
Longacre Inc
Oklahoma Rural Water Association
OSU Agriculture
Schieffer & Schieffer
The Oklahoma Land Lady Valley View Pecan Co
Vernon and Ronda McKown
Weston and DaLacy Sleeper
FLAG SPONSORS
American Asset Management
Messer-Bowers Company
Nobro Farms
Oklahoma Beef Council
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Bill Barnett
Braxton Barnett
AWARDS LUNCHEON
Cornerstone Planning Group LLC
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
Skye McNeil
Virginia Hellwege
Scholarship and Award Winners
SCHOLARSHIPS
Achievement
Harold and Edith Shaw Memorial Endowment
Jancie Cantrell
Advanced Achievement
Vernon and Ronda McKown Endowment
Shelby Kelsey
Advanced Agriculture
Rule of Law Endowment
Morley Griffith
Advanced Citizenship
Mike Synar Memorial Endowment
Hannah Cross
Advanced Fabric and Fashions
Wilma Wendt Pattillo Endowment
Audrey Allen
Advanced Family & Consumer Sciences
Oklahoma Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences & Oklahoma Association of Educators of 4-H Development Programs
Abby Logan
Advanced Public Speaking
Noble McIntyre of McIntyre Law
Jenessa Dugger
Agriculture
Kunc Family Farms
Dominick Newman
All Other Projects
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association & Dr Gary and Becky Stone Endowment
Kynleigh Henson
All Other Projects Family & Consumer Sciences
Dr Lynda Harriman
Lydia Daniel
All Other Projects Small Animals
Hesser Memorial Endowment
Katrel Carpenter
Ambassadors Alumni*
Oklahoma 4-H Ambassador Alumni
Erin Slagell
B.A. Pratt Memorial
B A Pratt Memorial Endowment
Jentri Rayburn, Keona Mason, Tori Booker
BancFirst Outstanding Member
BancFirst
Claire Criner
Barnes Family*
Barnes Family Endowment
Morley Griffith
Beef
Kunc Family Farms
Andrew Triplett
Brady Benson Memorial
Benson Family Endowment
Marion Stewart Breads
Shawnee Milling Company
Kate Sherrill
Charles & Betty Smith Entrepreneurship
Orlean and Shane Smith
Ethan Matt
Charles & Betty Smith Advanced All Other Projects Science & Technology
Orlean and Shane Smith
Kate Wardlaw
Charles & Betty Smith All Other Projects Science & Technology
Orlean and Shane Smith
Luke Martin
Child Care
Kathy Rutledge Memorial Endowment
Shelby Wilson
Choctaw Nation
Choctaw Nation Endowment
Jenessa Dugger
Citizenship
Gene and Judy McKown Endowment
Conner Quintero
Conservation of Natural Resources
Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association
Madelyn Amador
Dairy
Southwest Dairy Museum
Kelsey Smith
Dana Smith Memorial
McBroom-Sanders Endowment
Morley Griffith
Dog
Dr Stuart Ratcliff Family
Joshua Cossey
Doris & Allan Goodbary
Allan Goodbary
Alyson Blakey
Fabric & Fashions
Wilma Wendt Pattillo Endowment
Ainsley Trzebiatowski
Floyd & Viola Hartman Memorial Hartman Endowment
Colton Tripp
Food Science
Edwin and Winona Presley Memorial Endowment
Avery Fisher
Geology
Oklahoma Energy Resources Board
Timothy Martin
Gibson-Ott Memorial
Gibson-Ott Endowment
Neva Howard
Goats
Rule of Law Endowment
Josie Heston
Griffith Family Community Service
Griffith Family
Reed Marcum
Hall of Fame
Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma
Abby Logan, Madison Nickels
Harold and Edith Shaw Family Ambassador*
Harold and Edith Shaw Family Endowment
Isaac Ochsner, Kynli Jones, Madison Nickels, Reed Marcum
Health and Fitness
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
Hailey Haxton
Horse
Shawnee Milling Company
Emma Armstrong
Horticulture & Plant Science
Oklahoma Horticultural Society
Jada Cleek
Indian Electric Cooperative
Indian Electric Cooperative
Aubrey Mahon
Ira Hollar Advanced Leadership
Ira Hollar Endowment
Sage Payne
Jakie Jones*
Jakie Jones Endowment
Kaden Rhodes
J.D. Edmonson Memorial Ambassador*
J D Edmonson Memorial Ambassador Endowment
Reed Marcum
Larry D. Anderson Memorial
Larry D Anderson Memorial Endowment
Abby Logan
Leadership
Jerry and Julie Kiefer Endowment
Natalie Reyes
Lindsay & Lindsey Sheerer*
Lindsay and Lindsey Sheerer Endowment
Tori Booker
Marjorie Moesel*
Marjorie Moesel Endowment
Taylor Neely
Michael Landoll & Family
Michael Landoll and Family Endowment & Rule of Law Endowment
Ethan Stone
Modelle Pattillo & Hugo Graumann Memorial
Pattillo/Graumann Memorial Endowments
Emily Ward, Erin Slagell
Noble Research Institute Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture
Noble Research Institute
Brance Barnett
Nobro Farms LLC*
NoBro Farms LLC Endowment
Madison Nickels
Oklahoma 4-H Key Club
Oklahoma 4-H Key Club Endowment
Kynli Jones
Oklahoma Association of Fairs & Festivals
Oklahoma Association of Fairs and Festivals & Rule of Law Endowment
Kynleigh Henson
Oklahoma Youth Expo
Oklahoma Youth Expo
Clarissa Smith, Dylan Simon
Performing Arts
Edwin and Winona Presley Memorial Endowment
Emma Collins
Photography
Tracy Family Endowment
Karson Potter
Public Speaking
Noble McIntyre of McIntyre Law
Mesa Payne
R.D. Farmer*
R D Farmer Endowment
Isaac Ochsner
Recreation & Leisure Arts
Ray Parker Memorial Endowment
Danica McTague
Retta Miller*
Retta Miller Endowment
Karson Potter
AWARDS
Dr. Ron and Linda Sholar
1st Place - Emma Armstrong
Rule of Law Alumni
Rule of Law Endowment
Allie Powers, Emilee Coxsey, Lilyana Sestak, Taylor Neely, Zachary Wagner
Rule of Law Graduating Senior
Rule of Law Endowment
Ben Martin, Isaac Ochsner, Jonah Patterson, Kade Robertson, Kaden Rhodes, Madison Nickels, Sage Payne, Thorne Thomas
Safety
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Megan Mitchell
Sheep
Rule of Law Endowment
Trisdon Metseff
Shooting Sports
Oklahoma City Gun Club
Emily Parks
Sidwell Agribusiness
Sidwell Family
Shelbi Prince
Southeast District
Friends of Southeast District 4-H
Ember Duffey, Olivia Gayler
Stowers Family Leaders of Tomorrow*
Stowers Family Endowment
Emily Ward
2nd Place - Marion Stewart
Stowers Family Natural Resources*
Stowers Family Endowment
Hayden Harper
Swine
Oklahoma Pork Council
Shelbi Prince
Tracey Cox Memorial
Tracey Cox Memorial Endowment & Rule of Law Endowment
Makayla Hamilton
Veterinary Science
Chapman Farms
Theresa Howard
Welch Family
Welch Family
Bailey White
Wildfire and Fisheries
Noble Research Institute
Joe Sharp
LEARN MORE:
To learn more about how you can support the mission of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, please contact Milford H Jenkins at 405-744-5390 or milford jenkins@okstate edu
*OSU Foundation, Pickens Scholarship
3rd Place - Audrey Allen
Sholar Essay Contest
2023 Order of the Clover Fiscal Year
RUBY CLOVER ($100K+)
Rule of Law Education Fund
DIAMOND CLOVER ($50K+)
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
PLATINUM CLOVER ($10K+)
American Farmers & Ranchers
Arvest Foundation
Cherokee Nation
Chickasaw Nation
Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma
JADE CLOVER ($5K+)
Gene Benson
Richard Buellesfeld
Jered and Lindsey Davidson
GOLD CLOVER ($2.5K+)
American National Insurance Company
BancFirst Trust & Investment Management
Bent Arrow Veterinary Hospital, PLLC
Boeing
Steven and Suzanne Bomhoff
Emmett and Linda Carter
Angela and Luke Dockrey
Farm Credit of Western OK
SILVER CLOVER ($1K+)
Leeland and Diana Alexander
American Electric Power
Flint Lodge No 11 AF and AM
Tom Harriman
Travis and Gayle Hobaugh
Rodd and Dona Moesel
National 4-H Council
Oklahoma Beef Council
Oklahoma Shooters for Youth, Inc
Jim Rutledge
Betty Smith
Jeannie Sneed
FIRST
SuzAnn Hertzler
Oklahoma Pork Council
Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation
Fran Fast
Gene Haas Foundation
Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation
Jerry and Julie Kiefer
National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization
Oklahoma Youth Expo
Adam Richardson
Carl and Mary Sue Sanders
Gwen Shaw
Shawnee Milling Co
Gary and Joyce Sherrer
Patsiann Smith
Southwest Dairy Museum, Inc
United Way of Pottawatomie Co
Waterways Journal
Twana and Matt Griffith
John and Janice Grundmann
OERB
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation
SILVER CLOVER ($1K+)
Bill Anderson
B O P Ram-Block & Iron Rentals Inc
Marla Barnes
Steve Beck
Ann Benson
Blue & Gold Sausage
Dan Bomhoff
Bowers Logistics
Steve Calhoun
Cattlemens Bank
Jack and Beverly Chapman
Charities Aid Foundation America
Clifford L Knight Foundation
CM Truck Beds
John Cothren
Charles Cox
Dearinger Printing & Trophies Inc
Robert Doenges
Damona Doye
Mary L Fields
Sheila Forbes
Gallagher Re
Glenn W Peel Foundation
Grand Machine
Great Plains Bank
Dennis J Hannah
Shirley Hastings
Pete and Barbara Hatfield
Virginia Hellwege
Heritage Place
Kent and Barbara Houck
Houck Agency Real Estate & Insurance
Indian Electric Cooperative
Paul and Kim Jackson
Ron and Darlene Justice
Karla Knoepfli
Lancaster Archery Foundation
Roy Lee Lindsey, Jr
Longacre, Inc
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Mach1 Construction LLC
Paul Mackey
McConnell Plumbing
Noble McIntyre of McIntyre Law
Merl Miller
Retta Miller
Mason and Renee Mungle
Susan Murray
Nationwide Environmental Services, Inc
Noble Research Institute
BRONZE CLOVER ($500+)
BancFirst - Guthrie
BancFirst Trust & Investment Management
Bank of Western Oklahoma
Janna Barrickplant
BlueSky Bank
Bruce Burdick Welding
Daniel Callegan
Choctaw County Farmers Union
CKEnergy Electric Cooperative, Inc
Greg Clay, O D
Steven Cundiff
D2 Tech Solutions
Duke Energy
Douglas Eagon
Ideal Homes
Interstate Equine, LLC
J2B Consulting LLC
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Kaw Gaming Inc
Karen Keith
Legacy Insurance Group
Alex Marquez
Vernon and Ronda McKown
Northwest District 4-H
Oakridge Equine Hospital
Oklahoma AgCredit
Oklahoma Assoc of Family & Consumer Sciences Foundation
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
Oklahoma City Gun Club
Oklahoma Horticultural Society
David Parker
Brad Perkins
John C Pfeiffer
Gaye and John Pfeiffer
Phillips 66 Company
Michelle B Rieff
Roush Land and Cattle LLC
Ron and Linda Sholar
DaLacy Sleeper
Carolyn Speer
Spoonbill Wreckers
Dwight Stoddard
Cathleen Taylor
The Nix Foundation
The Public Finance Law Group PLLC
The Sirloin Club of Oklahoma
Dixie and Greg Thomas
Suzanne Viegra
Rebecca Walker
Nancy J Warden
Yukon Veterans Museum
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
OSU Vice President for Agricultural Programs Office
Leslye Owen
Pontotoc County 4-H
Eva Robinson
Clint Roush
Schieffer & Schieffer, Inc
Shooting Sports Association
Don Sherrer
Eileen Smith
T & E Flow Services
Karen Talbott
Territory Medicine
The Bank, NA
BRONZE CLOVER ($500+)
Exchange Bank-Perry/Stillwater
Fabritech Manufacture and Solutions Inc
Mark Gregory
Highland Veterinary Clinic
Bob Huss
iCapital
Oklahoma Community Credit Union
Oklahoma Equine Hospital
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee
Oklahoma Land Lady Real Estate & Auctions LLC
Oklahoma Rural Water Association
Oklahoma Soybean Board
GREEN CLOVER ($100+)
Ag Youth
Allen Giblet Insurance Agency
Susan Allen
American Asset Management
Archer Daniels Midland
Pam Arden
Kelly Arrington
Rhonda Ashburn
Kaye Aulgur
Automotive Excellence, LLC
Rene Bagley
Clinton Bailey
Richard Bailey
Patti Baker
Baker Hughes
Terry Baransy
Diana M Barnes
Pat Barnes
Susan Barrett
Blackwell Animal Hospital
Marilyn S Boevers
Melinda Bookout
James Bottoms
JoAnn Brannan
Mary Ann Briggs
Brinker International (Chili’s)
Larry Brooks
Cortney Bullington
Holly Bunt
Randal Burris
Karen Buzzard
Cathy Carr
Janet Carter
Ted Harp
Darla Harrel
Joyce Hart
Nancy Headrick
Heard Auction & Real Estate, LLC
Robert Howard
Tina Hunt
Kristi Isacksen
Bill Jackson
Casi Jackson
Jessica Jacob
Milford and Peggy Jenkins
Raleigh Jobes
Sandy Johnson
Betty Jones
KDAT Blackstone L P
Janna & Bryant Kelley **
Kelley Jewelers LLC
David Kerr
E R Kimsey
King Lindsey Leasing, LLC
David Kinney
Melinda Kinney
Phil Kliewer
Jan Kunze
David A Leavitt
Shelly Legg
Roland Lemke
Irene Littlejohn
Gary Loeffelholz
John Logan
Vickie Logan
Craig Loney
Valley View Pecan Company
Waving Wheat Realty
Weatherford Schools
Western Oklahoma Auto & Truck Parts Inc
Joseph & Sue Williams
Brian Wilson
Larry Quinn
Henry Reeves
Kristin Regier
John Reherman
Eleanor Renbarger
Stephen Richardson
Linda Riley
James Ritz
RKS Ventures
Judith Robinson
Shari Roebuck
Matthew Rohwer
Phillip Root
Nancy Roper
Rose Hill Farmstead LLC
Rother Bros Inc
John Roush
Susan Routh
Charlie Rufo
James Ryan
Mona Ryan
Colette Sandoval
Brian Schneider
Sharon Schonthaler
Keith Schwandt
Marilyn K Seagraves
Arlene Sellers
Debbie Sharp
Shepherd Oil Company LLC
Don Sherrer
Billie Shields
Mary Sims
John Smith
GREEN CLOVER ($100+)
Central Custom Ag Aviation
Chickasaw Nation STEM Academy
Kristi Chapman
Marguerite Christman
Church-Barnett Prop LLC
Natalie Church
Circle H Service Co , LLC
Cindy Conner
Carly Cordell
Cotton County 4-H
Dorlana Crowell
Cummins, Inc
Debby Damkoehler
Debbie Davis
Davis Properties, LLC
Ann Dillon
Jennifer Doll
Damon Doye
Nancy Dunlap
Eagle Pharmacy, LLC
Susie Edgar
Charlotte Edwards
Farmers Co-Operative Exchange
Farmers Insurance Group
Dixie Ferrell
Judy Ferrell
First National Bank & Trust
Bart Fischer
Gayle Flowers
Kaye Freudenberger
Pam Frieden
Donna Frye
Rose A Gathers
Goeringer, LLC
Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital
Margaret Goss
Paul Grundmann
Jonith Grundmann
Carl & Kathleen Hamby
** Donation received by OSU Foundation
Sarah Maass
Market 54 Inc
Kay Martin
Lesley Maxfield
Donna McDaniel
Linda A McFate
Sharon McKay
Steve McKinley
Skye McNiel
Messer-Bowers Insurance
William Miller
Brenda Miller
Misty Gossen Insurance Agency LLC
Muskogee County 4-H
Cheryl Newberry **
New Cordell Tag Agency
Nitro-Lift Technologies
Helen Northcutt
Lucia O’Connor
Oklahoma Cotton Council
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Assn
OSU Department of Animal and Food Science
Tammy Parker
Amy Parks
Pearces Southside Grocery
Performance Product Technologies
Merrileta Periard
Sue Peyton
James Pfeiffer
Andy Pfeiffer
Beth Phillippi
Michael Pickett
Jimmy Piercey
J T Piercey
Gaylon Pinc
Pontotoc County OHCE
Porters Insurance Agency
Pushmataha County 4-H
Garvin Quinn
Rebecca Sneed
Regina & David Sorrell **
Southwest Corset Corporation
Todd Springs
Paula Squires
Kim Stauffer
CE Stonecipher
Brandon Stout
Judy Sturgeon
Douglas Sutton
Elizabeth Taylor **
Teal Insurance Agency
Valeri Terry
TFS Operations 4 LLC
The Bomhoff Family Foundation
Loessa Thompson
Lola Thompson
Judy Tracy
Barbara Tricinella
Tulsa County Farm Bureau
Tulsa County Farmers Union Local 543 Inc
Brian Tuttle
United Pro Solutions LLC
Mickey Vanderwork
Alan VanDeventer
Sammie Villines
Connie Walker
Ray Washam
Weatherford Pharmacy Inc
Tammy Street & Jerry Webb **
Janet Weichel
Western Equipment, LLC
Dorothy Wilson
Douglas Worley
Jeanette Yokley
Julie York
Marna Young
LIFETIME GIVING
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” - Winston S Churchill
EMERALD CLOVER ($1M+)
Roscoe D Farmer
DIAMOND CLOVER ($100K+)
American Farmers & Ranchers
Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma
Hille Family Foundation
Jakie H Jones Irrevocable Trust
Jerry and Julie Kiefer
National 4-H Council
OG&E Energy
PLATINUM CLOVER ($50K+)
Boatmen's Interest
Canadian County 4-H
William S Doenges
Flint Lodge No 11 AF and AM
Jerry Kiefer & Associates LLC
Karen W Keller
Cecilia Kouns
Learn & Serve FCE
Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma
Rule of Law Education Fund
Oklahoma Beef Council
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Oklahoma Pork Council
Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation
Pontotoc County 4-H
Carl and Mary Sue Sanders
Charles and Betty Smith
Orlean and Shane Smith
Southwest Dairy Museum, Inc
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
Robert T Stuart
Walmart Foundation
Lloyd K and Peggy L Stephens Foundation
Vernon and Ronda McKown
Moroch & Associates
OK LP Gas
RM&S Commission
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
Oklahoma Association of Extension 4-H Agents
DeEstye Richman
Jim Rutledge
Memorial Gifts
IN MEMORY OF:
Ann Benson
by Kelly Arrington
Clinton Bailey
Ray Beck
Gene Benson
Paul Grundmann
Darla Harrel
Shandee Harrell
Joyce Hart
Sue Mitchell
GT Moody
Helen Northcutt
Ava Osborn
Gwen Shaw
Shawnee Milling Co
Southwest Bell Company
Terry and Annette Stowers
The Sirloin Club of Oklahoma
Tulsa County 4-H
Barbara Schultz
Keith Schwandt
Connie Sells
Eddie Smith
Ann Benson Continued...
James Bottoms
Steven Cundiff
Jennifer Doll
Charlotte Edwards
Gayle Flowers
Kaye Freudenberger
Pam Frieden
Rose A Gathers
Charlie Grass
Janice Grundmann
Nancy Headrick
Robert Howard
Dorothy Iven
Roberta Jaap
Bill Jackson
Milford Jenkins
Raleigh Jobes
David A Leavitt
Kay Martin
Lance McCray
Gaye Pfeiffer
James Pfeiffer
Sharon Priess
Judith Robinson
Jim Rutledge
Rebecca Sneed
James Strate
Todd Springs
Douglas Sutton
Karen Talbott
Carl and Mary Sue Sanders The Bonhoff Family Foundation
Michael Schmidt
Brian Schneider
Fred Schneider
Sharon Schonthaler
Connie Walker
Jennifer Watson
Marna Young
Tom Harriman
Joyce Hurst
by Janet Carter
Cotton County 4-H
Karla Knoepfli
Cheryl Dirck
Priscilla Fields
Charles
Stephen Richardson
David Kerr
Linda S Ledford
Peggy Lee
David Saunders
Sam Johnson Warren Johnson
Janet Lively
Marjorie Moesel
by Sharon Houser by Brenda Miller
by Susan Murray by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders
Kay Scates
Ray Parker
Randy Pirtle
Dana Smith
Mica Smith
by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Irene Littlejohn
by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Loessa Thompson
Bobby Osborn by Tanna Barrickplant
Donna McDaniels
Lonnie Robertson
John Smith
Cox
Ross Seed Co, Inc
Dwight Stoddard
Mary
Lynda Harriman by Charles Cox
Bob Huss
Nancy Maxwell
Josephine Boydston Diane Broady
Patricia Broady Linda Carpenter by Mona Ryan by Irene Littlejohn by Irene Littlejohn by Davis Properties LLC
Tracy Cox William S. Doenges
Shelly Fitzpatrick Recia & Michael Garcia by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Robert Doenges by Tina Hunt by Dixie Ferrell
Honorary Gifts
IN HONOR OF:
Wallace Smith Vernon Stevens
Linda Vandever Gail Varner
by Jim Rutledge by Virginia Hellwege
by Karla Knoepfli by Denise Tulloh
Eleanor Renbarger
Kevin Allen Kelli Barnett
Steve Beck Becky Bedwell
by Jim Rutledge by Susan Murray
by Jim Rutledge by Susan Murray
Charles Cox Jenessa Dugger
Ochsner Grandkids Josh Grundmann
by Jim Rutledge by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Anonymous by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders
Greg Highfill Brenda Hill
Todd Johnson Kynli Jones
by Susan Murray by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Susan Murray by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders
Abby Logan Reed Marcum
Shari Monsees Marty Montague
by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Susan Murray by Susan Murray
Madison Nickels Isaac Ochsner Lois Olzawski Sue Peyton
by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Patti Barker by Shirley Hastings
Tommy Puffinbarger Gwen Shaw Clarissa Smith Gary Strickland
by Susan Murray by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Susan Murray
Colton Tripp Shirley Welch Hastings Eugene P. Williams
by Carl and Mary Sue Sanders by Sue Peyton
by Jim Rutledge
Oklahoma 4-H Foundation
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, Inc keeps its accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for nonprofit organizations
This financial statement is true and accurate as of December 31, 2023 to the knowledge of the Foundation
The information presented in this financial statement is subject to revision at the completion of the Foundations's annual financial audit
Upon completion of said audit, an updated financial statement and the audit report will be posted to the Foundation's website at: oklahoma4hfoundation.com/home
Oklahoma 4-H
HOW CAN I HELP?
4-H-Making the Best Better! Who makes that possible?
Generous donors who know and understand the value of 4-H! Whether from your own experience as a 4-H member; or that of your children, parents, or grandparents; you know the impact Extension educators, club leaders, volunteers and 4-H youth development have on the lives of youth Status-quo is not acceptable to Oklahoma 4-H You ask...How can I help?
► Milford H. Jenkins Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Executive Director 405-744-5390
► If you’d like to contribute by check, please make your check payable to: Oklahoma 4-H Foundation
► Mail to: Oklahoma 4-H Foundation 293 Agriculture Hall Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
If you would like to contribute online, please scan the QR code below:
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
► Total costs of CWF trip in 2023 for Oklahoma 4-H was $92,187 Costs are projected to be even higher in 2024
► Full-sponsorship of $2,500 for an Oklahoma 4-H youth to attend CWF, or a restricted gift from you of any amount toward CWF, will help us offset costs for 4-Hers to afford this once-in-a-life time trip to Washington, D�C�
4-H Roundup
► Total costs of 4-H Roundup in 2023 for Oklahoma 4-H were nearly $175,000� Costs are projected to be even higher in 2024�
► Your gift in any amount designated for support of 4-H Roundup will help us offset costs and further enrich this featured annual capstone event for Oklahoma 4-Hers
District 4-H Leadership Conferences
► Earmarked gifts from you for District 4-H Leadership Conferences empower 4-Hers to develop life-long leadership skills and confidence from training facilitated by district 4-H officers, guest speakers, educators, and adult leaders�
► Full-sponsorship of $300 for a 4-H youth to participate, or a restricted gift of any amount toward District 4-H Leadership Conferences, help offset expenses incurred offering these district leadership training programs to 4-H youth You can also specify West, Northeast, or Southeast District when making your gift
Areas of Greatest Need
► Unrestricted gifts play a crucial role each year in the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation’s budgeting process to address areas of greatest need
