OKLAHOMA 4-H 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
INTRODUCING MUSIC CORPS New opportunity sparks creativity among 4-H’ers
BEE KEEPING Unique 4-H project is buzzing with success
WORLDWIDE SERVICE 4-H club helps others 9,000 miles away
Oklahoma 4-H Fast Facts 166,587
SCHOOL AGE Grades K-2 33.4% Grades 3-5 45.8% Grades 6-8 9.1% Grades 9-12 7.3% Homeschool/Other 2.7% Post High School 1.7%
Participants DIVERSITY
White 65.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 12.7% Black 10.5% More than one race 9.0% Asian 1.4% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.6% Other 0.1%
RESIDENCE
ETHNICITY Hispanic 15.8% Non-Hispanic 84.2%
INVOLVEMENT 133,224 youth participate in STEM programs
Central Cities 30% Rural Communities 23.9% Towns & Small Cities 21.6% Farms 14.2% Suburban Communities 10.2%
VOLUNTEERISM 3,736 Adult Volunteers 989 Youth Volunteers
35,487 youth participate in citizenship programs 62,598 youth participate in healthy living programs
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Oklahoma 4-H Annual Report Issued June 2018 Published by: Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Kevin Allen Assistant Director Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H Program Leader Blayne Arthur Executive Director Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Kristin Knight Marketing Coordinator Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Morgan Vance Communications Intern Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Special thanks to Todd Johnson, Trisha Gedon and those quoted within for their contributions. Unless otherwise noted, all photos are courtesy of Todd Johnson or Oklahoma 4-H. 205 4-H Youth Development Building Stillwater, OK 74078 4h.okstate.edu oklahoma4hfoundation.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES
03 04 4-H Music Corps 06 The Buzz with Bees 08 Soil Conservation Spotlight: 09 Donor Wilma Wendt Pattillo and Karen Keller 10 Enhancement Grants 12 Meals on Wheels 13 Little Dresses, Big Difference 14 Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame 15 Quilts of Valor 16 Outstanding 4-H Alumni and Partners 17 Scholarship Winners 20 Order of the Clover 22 Honorary and Memorial Gifts 24 Statement of Financial Position Donor Spotlight: Knoepfli Family
GREETINGS FROM THE OKLAHOMA 4-H FOUNDATION:
President TERRY STOWERS, Norman Vice President JERED DAVIDSON, Edmond Treasurer PAUL JACKSON, Ringling Past President JAN KUNZE, Oklahoma City Board of Directors ANN BENSON, Stillwater DAN BOMHOFF, Okarche STEVE BOMHOFF, Okarche BEVERLY CHAPMAN, Calvin JIM EDEN, Stillwater VALERI TERRY EVANS, Cashion JOHN GRUNDMANN, Shawnee OLIVIA HAMILTON, Ada JERI HOLMES, Oklahoma City JERRY KIEFER, Edmond RYAN McMULLEN, Burns Flat RODD MOESEL, Oklahoma City GAYE PFEIFFER, Orlando GWEN SHAW, Edmond DEREK SMITHEE, Edmond LIZ TAYLOR, Chickasha DIXIE THOMAS, Wichita, Kansas SARAH WEEKS, Shawnee
In 1963, Edward Lorenz presented a hypothesis to the New York Academy of Science. His theory was that a butterfly could flap its wings and set molecules of air in motion which would move other molecules of air, in turn moving more molecules of air — eventually capable of starting a hurricane on the other side of the planet. Lorenz was laughed out of the conference. More than 30 years later, physics professors from colleges and universities worldwide came to the conclusion that the butterfly effect was authentic, accurate and viable. We now consider it “The Law of Sensitive Dependence Upon Initial Conditions,” commonly referred to as the “Butterfly Effect.” I’m a strong believer in the Butterfly Effect — not necessarily the effect that a butterfly flapping its wings has on the weather, but the small things we do in our lives have a ripple effect on the lives of others around us. With hindsight, we can all of think of small decisions we made in our life that ultimately changed the direction of our life, or someone around us. The Butterfly Effect is exactly what 4-H is all about. I’m proud to be the president of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation at a time when we are flapping our wings hard every day. We may never know how a record book scholarship or a trip to Washington, D.C., made possible by a travel scholarship changed the life of a 4-H member but I saw it first-hand with my daughter. It made a believer out of me. I am confident the Foundation is setting into motion many “hurricanes” to come! Our work at the Foundation would not be possible without the tireless work of our executive director, Blayne Arthur, and staff, Sarah Dunn and Erin Robinson. It never ceases to amaze me how much they accomplish for the Foundation. Of course, none of this would be possible without the continued support of our donors. It is clear, whether you have ever heard of The Butterfly Effect or not, you believe in it too — thank you! As a board, we continuously look for ways to improve, grow and touch more 4-H members to start the Butterfly Effect into motion. I’m looking forward to many active hurricane seasons in the future! Thank you for the privilege of serving you as the president of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. Andy Andrews, author of “The Butterfly Effect: How your Life Matters,” wrote, “You have been created in order that you might make a difference. You have within you the power to change the world.” Sincerely,
Ex-Officio Directors THOMAS G. COON, Stillwater KEVIN ALLEN, Stillwater Advisory Directors SHAWN-ELYN CORTER, Cushing SARA RANDOLPH, Madill BRANDI MOORE, Haileyville HADLEY GRIFFITH, Shawnee
Terry Stowers President, Oklahoma 4-H Foundation
BLAYNE ARTHUR, Executive Director
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
KNOEPFLI FAMILY
THE LATE WALTER AND ISOBEL KNOEPFLI WERE AVID SUPPORTERS OF THE 4-H PROGRAM. PHOTO PROVIDED BY KARLA KNOEPFLI.
Story by Morgan Vance When Karen Buck talks about her late parents, Walter and Isobel Knoepfli, is it apparent they were passionate supporters of not only her and her sister, Karla Knoepfli, but also supporters of the countless 4-H’ers they loved like their own children. Knoepfli and Buck both said their parents were incredibly supportive throughout their 4-H careers. Although Mr. and Mrs. Knoepfli were not 4-H members themselves, they eventually became active volunteers within the program. “Our parents did not become enrolled volunteers until Karen and I graduated from the 4-H program,” Knoepfli said. “Their reasoning was, ‘we want all members to be our kids.’ Some of my best memories were with my parents serving as volunteers once I had become a county educator.” Knoepfli said she remembers visiting with her mother about ways the program could improve and how to implement new trends in ongoing 4-H events and activities.
“We would get excited about the soft skills that a member could be learning through a new project or experience,” Knoepfli said. “Those conversations often became a workshop she or I taught.” When Mr. and Mrs. Knoepfli passed, their daughters decided to continue the 4-H legacy of their parents with an endowment from which Oklahoma 4-H members would benefit for years to come. Beginning in 2019, the LoganKnoepfli Endowed Scholarship through the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation will be awarded annually to 4-H members who attend National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. 4-H members who attend the week-long conference are arranged into groups. The groups choose an important societal topic and prepare a briefing. During the conference, 4-H’ers present their briefing to federal officials in Washington, D.C. “Mom chaperoned more than one delegation to National 4-H Conference,” Knoepfli said. “Her
experience and the experience of the delegation were exemplary. “The 4-H scholarship was our way to say thank you for our parents’ volunteer efforts and their support of countless 4-H member for more than 30 years,” she continued. Buck said she has high expectations for future recipients of the scholarship. “I would like to see students who exhibit integrity, honesty and citizenship to receive this scholarship,” Buck said. Knoepfli explained her parents believed in challenging the potential of any student or 4-H member. “My parents encouraged 4-H members to stretch outside their comfort zone to gain confidence in succeeding or working with obstacles presented,” she said. “National 4-H Conference provides unique opportunities not experienced through any other 4-H venue.”
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IN 4-H MUSIC CORPS, MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES UNIQUELY.
4-H MUSIC CORPS New program provides creative outlet for Oklahoma 4-H’ers Story by Trish Gedon Learn by doing. This is the philosophy of Oklahoma 4-H, and a new musical component to 4-H programming is making good on those words. Under development for the last 18 months, the Oklahoma 4-H Music Corps is now in full swing. The Oklahoma 4-H Music Corps provides a platform for hands-on, experiential learning for members to combine their talents, create original music and learn life skills such as responsibility, cooperation, time management and teamwork. Treasure Gibbs, a Stephens County 4-H’er who has been part of the group since the beginning, said she is excited about the program because it gives her a platform on which to expand her musical abilities. “It’s a place where I can play music and hang out with people who like music as much as I do,” she said. “It has helped me get more comfortable playing different musical instruments. We travel around Oklahoma and play different gigs and have a lot of fun.”
Treasure Gibbs said the music camps the group has had where they come together and write songs have been a great learning experience for everyone involved. Treasure’s brother, Trent, said the first Music Corps camp is a memory he will never forget. “It was amazing to see how fast 14 strangers from across the state came together to play music and set goals for the program,” he said, Treasure said playing music is important in her life because it makes her happy. “My parents taught me how to play the piano when I was 3 years old,” she said. “From there, I learned other instruments. I like to write my own songs, too. Music is a big part of my life, and Music Corps is helping me expand that.” Under the direction of Mike Carter, Pittsburg County Extension educator, the Oklahoma 4-H Music Corps started with youth who had participated in 4-H vocal contests
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and talent shows and went from there. Now, just a year and a half later, this group of musicians has several music camps, original songs and performances under their belts. Carter, who has always had a passion for music, said the group is open to those 4-H’ers who also have a passion for music in all aspects, including performing, writing and collaborating their talents. “Our main goal is to just play music,” Carter said. “Music Corps is a ‘we’ project, not a ‘me’ show. We’re in this together and all have an equal part. We have to work together to get the best music. Through Music Corps, we’re building a place and creating a culture for Oklahoma 4-H youth to be creative and expressive while providing a comfortable and respectful environment.” Tack Hammer, Roger Mills County 4-H’er, said he likes the fact the group is not competitive. Something he said he has discovered about himself is
the ability to play a variety of instruments. Tack has been involved in music most of his life, and Music Corps is providing opportunities to expand upon his musical abilities and share that with others, he said. Tack said he also likes that members of Music Corps are from all over the state. “We don’t go to school together, but we have music in common,” he said. “It’s a great way to collaborate.” There is more to the Music Corps experience than playing music. Carter said the group is learning about all aspects of music performance. “Learning is a side effect of participating in Music Corps,” Trent said. “I’ve learned how to play many new instruments, gained hands-on experience setting up and tearing down a stage and learned how to effectively share music with others.” Music Corps teaches members about leadership, too, Carter said. When preparing for a performance, the 4-H’ers are responsible for setting up the stage. Carter said the process is not any different than it is for setting up a county fair or a livestock show. “It’s all the same process. They’re learning teamwork and developing decision-making skills, all of which is part of 4-H programming,” he said. “All of the kids have a leadership role. We’re just like county officers or 4-H Ambassadors — only we use musical instruments to teach with.” Trent said his participation in Music Corps has been the highlight of his 4-H career. “From driving countless hours to play music in red dirt Oklahoma to singing mash ups in a cave, or even flying to Georgia for the Music Education Matters Summit, the past year has been more than any of us ever expected,” he said. “I’m honored to be a part of this amazing project.” Carter said he is a firm believer in how music influences not only the musicians, but also the audience. “One thing that makes music so special is that the audience may forget performances and maybe even names, but they’ll never forget how they felt while watching a performance, or the personal interaction they had with those on stage,” Carter said. “That’s what 4-H Music Corps is all about. Music is a gift, and hopefully, this group will help youth decide how they want to share that gift.”
“Music Corps has ignited a passion for music in me and has driven me to pursue a career in the industry.” — Trent Gibbs, Stephens Co. 4-H’er
THE BUZZ WITH BEES Bryan County 4-H’er helps the agricultural industry through her project work Story by Trish Gedon
ACCORDING TO RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, ONE-THIRD OF THE HUMAN DIET IS LINKED TO INSECT POLLINATION.
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It is no secret Oklahoma 4-H’ers keep themselves busy juggling school work, 4-H meetings and their project work. But one project keeps a Bryan County member always buzzing with activity — literally. Doree Brashier is helping the agricultural industry through her unique 4-H project: bee keeping. Doree, a member of the Bryan County 4-H Club, not only raises traditional livestock such as show goats and chickens, but also raises bees. At any given time, she has about a quarter of a million bees in the hives she keeps. Doree said it was her family’s love of local honey that got her interested in this unusual hobby that has turned into a full-blown 4-H project. “My family really likes honey. We wanted to get local honey, but it was hard to find,” Doree said. “So, we just decided to buy a couple of hives.” And from there, the project took off. Rick Brashier, Doree’s father, said the family got started in the bee business in 2013, but it was Doree who quickly spearheaded the endeavor. Her mom, Kelly, and younger sister, Rylee, also share in the care-taking responsibilities. “Doree is always first in line when it comes time to check on the bees,” Rick said. “We’re up to nine hives now. Bees are getting scarce and both girls recognize the need for bees to keep our food source.” Aside from the great-tasting clover honey, Doree said her favorite part of her 4-H bee project is sharing the message of how bees are involved in every part of agriculture. She is aware the bee population is declining and her project is one way she can help combat that problem. “Bees are so important to agriculture because they pollinate crops,” she said. “Without bees, we can’t live. Some people just don’t realize how important bees are. Also, people are afraid of them. But, if you’re nice to the bees, they’ll be nice to you. They’re just as scared of you as you are of them.”
DOREE BRASHIER HAS NINE HIVES WITH ABOUT 250,000 BEES.
Doree has put her bee knowledge to good use in 4-H. Her 2017 4-H record book featured her bee project work and she was named the state record book winner in the Agriculture and Natural Resources section of the All Other Projects category. With the honor, she also received a $1,200 educational scholarship. Oklahoma 4-H is known for providing hands-on opportunities for youth to develop life skills and become involved in their communities. Doree actively is involved in her town of Colbert, especially when someone finds a swarm of bees. Doree said people can be afraid of bees, so when residents in the area find a swarm on their property, they often call on her family to come remove them. “We rescued a couple of hives this past summer,” she said. They spray the bees with sugar water and the bees will concentrate on cleaning the sugar water off their bodies. At that point, Doree and her dad can simply brush the bees into a box and relocate them. One reason for these random swarms showing up is because they outgrow the hives they are in.
“Part of a colony will go off on their own and find a new queen when it gets too crowded,” Rick said. “When this happens, that’s when we start getting calls.” Because of the low populations of bees, the Brashiers said they are happy to come get them and help relocate the swarm. Robert Bourne, Bryan County Extension educator, said Doree is someone other club members look up to in their county 4-H program. “She’s been an inspiration in her willingness to take on jobs and do whatever it takes to get a job done, especially in her bee project,” Bourne said. “Doree’s project is very valuable to our world, because without the bees we don’t have the ability to pollinate our crops, especially with our fruits and vegetables.” As the population gets older, Bourne said some members of the younger generation are more interested in their cell phones and other technology. Fortunately, Doree is stepping up to the plate and is becoming part of the generation
learning more about the importance of natural resources. “Doree and her family are doing a great job in building that knowledge through her 4-H project,” he said. “We have several bee keepers here in Bryan County, but it’s refreshing to see the younger generation involved in this aspect of agriculture.” Doree said not only has she learned more about bees and their importance to the agricultural industry, her project also has helped her learn the importance of time management and responsibility. “Through this project, I’ve learned hard work makes things grow,” she said. “If we work on our bee hives regularly, they’re going to grow and thrive. And that means we have more honey in the long run.”
“Without bees, we can’t live.” — Doree Brashier, Bryan Co. 4-H’er
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SOIL CONSERVATION New scholarship opportunity now available to Oklahoma 4-H’ers Story by Morgan Vance Annually, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation gives more than $140,000 in scholarship money to 4-H’ers. In 2018, the Soil Carbon Coalition generously contributed to help that number grow larger. The Soil Carbon Coalition is a nonprofit organization working on citizen science initiatives to improve soil health and watershed function and collect, map and share timeseries data. The coalition and the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation established the Soil Health Achievement Award which will be coupled with a $1,200 scholarship awarded to a 4-H member who currently is in the 8th through the 12th grade.
Peter Donovan, founder of the Soil Carbon Coalition, said providing this new opportunity aligns with the Coalition’s efforts to invest in youth. “Investing in the future of students is one of [the Soil Carbon Coalition’s] priorities,” Donovan said. To receive the scholarship, 4-H members must meet several objectives. Those objectives include meeting with a farmer who is working to improve soil health, sharing their experience with an audience and teaching others how nature builds functional soil ecosystems and about the connection between soil health and public health. 4-H’ers must also learn to recognize signs of changes in soil
health through various handson tests and engage his or her community in a project to improve soil health. Funding for this new opportunity has been solidified through 2022. “We are excited about this partnership and look forward to the next five years,” Donovan said. Blayne Arthur, executive director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, said she hopes this new opportunity will encourage members to improve the health and function of land and watersheds, improve local economies and create resilience in the face of extreme weather events.
To learn more about the Soil Carbon Coalition, soil health information and experiment ideas, visit soilcarboncoalition.org/4H
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
WILMA WENDT PATTILLO & KAREN KELLER Honoring her mother’s 4-H legacy, Karen Keller’s continuous generosity to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation will provide new opportunities for 4-H members in the fabrics and fashions project area. “4-H was a big part of our lives,” Keller said, recalling her childhood in rural Kingfisher County. Although Keller’s time as a 4-H member was brief, her mother, the late Wilma Wendt Pattillo, served the 4-H program for many years, beginning with her role as a home demonstration agent in Major County in 1960. “I remember how much she loved working with kids,” Keller said. “I especially remember how much she enjoyed the summer 4-H camps.” Keller left home to attend Oklahoma State University in 1963, allowing her mother to devote more time to her 4-H’ers. As a home demonstration agent, Pattillo was instrumental in creating a strong 4-H presence in Major County. She presented home economics lessons to 4-H’ers, organized 4-H dress revues and demonstration contests and planned her county’s annual 4-H achievement program. After 10 years in Major County, Pattillo accepted a position on the state 4-H staff at OSU. As a state specialist, Pattillo led youth on numerous national trips, organized State 4-H Roundup and served as an adviser to the Collegiate 4-H Club and the state 4-H officers. “Wilma was the adviser to my state officer team and I worked with her as a student worker in the state 4-H office,” said Karla Knoepfli, assistant Extension specialist. “She was extremely dedicated to 4-H. What I remember most is her smile, laughter and light-hearted spirit.” Aside from working with youth in Oklahoma, Pattillo was interested in experiencing other cultures and learning about other youth development organizations around the world.
She completed a 30day tour of Botswana and Kenya in Africa, where she delved into the operations of their 4-H programs. She believed gaining a global perspective on and learning from other organizations benefited Oklahoma 4-H’s programming efforts. Pattillo also worked to provide international experiences to youth. Under her leadership, Oklahoma 4-H’ers participated in exchange programs in Sweden, Netherlands and other European countries. Pattillo’s 4-H legacy not only continues in the lives of those she has influenced, but also in the scholarship fund she established. Keller said her mother’s passion for sewing and servant’s heart led her to donate to the Foundation. “She liked to help young people and felt it would be a good way to give back to the 4-H program and encourage KAREN KELLER SAID ONE OF WILMA others to enjoy and learn WENDT PATTILLO’S (LEFT) FAVORITE more about something she RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STATE 4-H loved,” she said. SPECIALIST WAS SERVING AS THE ADVISER Before her passing in TO THE COLLEGIATE 4-H CLUB. 2000, Pattillo had been making payments to fund an PHOTO PROVIDED BY KAREN KELLER. endowment for the Level I Fabrics and Fashions Scholarship. In 2014, Starting in 2019, members will Keller and her husband fully funded have the opportunity to win the new the endowment. Oklahoma 4-H Level II Fabrics and “Donors to the Foundation all have Fashions Scholarship. a different purpose that motivates “Karen’s love and appreciation for their giving,” said Blayne Arthur, her mother and the 4-H program is executive director of the Oklahoma extremely evident and will continue 4-H Foundation. “Karen has been to benefit youth for decades to incredibly generous in supporting come,” Arthur said. 4-H members in honor of her To Keller, helping youth succeed in mother’s life of dedication to 4-H.” all aspects of life remains a priority. Keller and her husband decided “I am pleased to see young people to continue honoring her mother’s pursue a dream and get recognized life by funding a new scholarship as the same time,” she said. “I believe endowment for 4-H members in the 4-H empowers our youth and gives fabrics and fashions project area. them confidence in themselves.”
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ENHANCEMENT GRANTS Innovative programs are created through 4-H Foundation enhancement grants
BARN QUILTS Former Dewey County Extension educator Jean Bailey sparked an interest in barn quilts throughout Dewey County with the help of an enhancement grant. Funds were used to purchase supplies for barn quilt workshops, and Bailey hosted three workshops throughout her county. Workshop participants learned the history of barn quilts and had an opportunity to make their own barn quilts, Bailey said.
Dewey County 4-H’ers have decorated their communities with barn quilts, as well. The Seiling Senior 4-H Club designed an 8-foot by 8-foot barn quilt, which is displayed in town. Additionally, a local park in Vici is decorated with two barn quilts made by 4-H’ers. Plans currently are in the works for more barn quilts. “I’m confident the project will continue because of the interest and excitement the local people now have in the project,” Bailey said.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JEAN BAILEY, DEWEY CO.
PLANT EDUCATION Kingfisher County 4-H’ers are learning more about plants thanks to an enhancement grant funded by the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. Laine Martin, Kingfisher County Extension educator, used grant funds to purchase a plant and tree identification kit, complete with plant and tree parts, informational posters and other educational tools focused on horticulture and natural resources.
At the county’s Junior 4-H Roundup, 4-H teen leaders led workshops using lessons from the identification kit. The teen leaders’ workshops focused on entomology, soil science and more. Edible soil was a favorite workshop among Roundup participants. “One of our teen leaders taught a workshop about soil with an edible soil activity,” Martin said. “As
the youth applied each layer, they learned about it’s different function. The kids’ favorite part was including gummy worms in their soil as they learned worms are necessary to aerate the soil.” Martin said she plans to use the kit to teach more youth in Kingfisher County through school enrichment lessons and future workshops with the help of the teen leaders.
PROJECT CAMP
PHOTO PROVIDED BY DANIELLE VENABLE, OKLAHOMA CO.
Funded by an enhancement grant, a new Oklahoma County camp provided 4-H’ers a chance to learn new skills and also served as a recruitment opportunity. Danielle Venable, Oklahoma County Extension educator, said the goal of the camp was to showcase the 4-H opportunities in which youth can participate. Throughout the three-day camp, 36 hands-on workshops featuring a variety of project areas were offered. Oklahoma and Canadian County 4-H teen leaders were tasked with teaching workshops. “The teen leaders got to teach at least three workshops,” Venable said. “One about their main project area, one of their choice and one that’s
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different from what they have done in the past.” Campers got a taste of project areas such as animal science, horticulture, science and technology, food science and breads. “I loved that the kids got to see what the teens’ projects were while learning about all the projects they could be a part of,” Venable said. Venable said she was surprised to learn the majority of campers were not current 4-H’ers. At the end of the camp, youth were seeking more information about getting involved in the 4-H program. “I had parents, teens and younger kids come up to tell me how great those three days were and how much they learned,” Venable said.
HEALTHY LIVING With the help of a 4-H enhancement grant, healthy living initiatives were implemented in Mayes County. “We were wanting to educate our members on what is going into their food and how to create a healthier and nutritious end product,” said April Hauenstein, Mayes County Extension educator. Hauenstein hosted a workshop for youth to learn about food nutrition and preservation. The 4-H’ers were taught preservation safety procedures and techniques as well as tips for purchasing produce in and out of season. The rest of the workshop took place in the kitchen, giving 4-H’ers hands-on experience canning and dehydrating produce. 4-H’ers left with knowledge of food preservation, a book of recipes and the jellies and vegetables they preserved and dried.
4-H’ERS LEARN HOW TO CAN AND PRESERVE PRODUCE. PHOTO PROVIDED BY APRIL HAUENSTEIN, MAYES CO.
STEM CAMP Noble and Oklahoma counties joined forces to host an overnight STEM 4-H camp. Campers participated in two days full of interactive STEM workshops taught by 4-H teen leaders. Collegiate 4-H STEMists also led campers in STEM activities. In the workshops, youth learned how to extract DNA from a strawberry, built a bionic arm and designed a roller coaster.
Youth also received lessons in robotics, wind energy and physics. Taylor Harbuck, Noble County Extension educator, said the camp was a great opportunity to combine a traditional camp experience with STEM programming. “In Noble County, there isn’t much interest in the area of STEM compared to other project areas,” Harbuck said. “Through this camp, youth were able to increase their
knowledge and skills in the STEM project area.” The enhancement grant funds were used to purchase supplies for the workshops. After the camp, the supplies were compiled into STEM kits, Harbuck said. These kits now are available for 4-H leaders to check out and use in their 4-H activities. 4-H’ers also can check out the kits to further their understanding of a variety of STEM concepts.
FISHING WORKSHOP
PHOTO PROVIDED BY TROY GOSNEY, MAJOR CO.
In June 2017, Troy Gosney, Major County Extension educator, used enhancement grant funds to host a fishing workshop for 4-H’ers. Gosney said the purpose of the workshop was to increase members’ knowledge of wildlife, water safety and recreation. He also wanted to spark his 4-H’ers’ interest in outdoor activities, he added. “Some of the fondest memories I have as a child are fishing with my dad and friends,” he said. “I want to pass this along to the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.” 4-H’ers who attended the workshop learned how to tie various
knots, identify different types of fish, make lures and clean and cook fish. Additionally, Gosney taught youth about outdoor ethics and gave a demonstration about water quality. After the lessons, the 4-H’ers participated in a casting exercise and other fishing games. Gosney said he plans to offer this workshop each summer. “I hope these workshops will stir interest in fishing and the outdoors,” Gosney said. “The members in attendance learned valuable skills to help them become better anglers and stewards of the land and waters.”
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MEALS ON WHEELS Cleveland County 4-H’ers help furry friends of Meals on Wheels recipients Story by Trish Gedon Meals on Wheels recipients in Cleveland County are getting more than a well-balanced meal, thanks to some compassionate 4-H’ers. For 15 years, 4-H’ers in Cleveland County have partnered with Meals on Wheels to help provide pet food to clients who are pet owners. Lynn Haynes, executive director of Meals on Wheels in Cleveland County, said a driver delivering meals discovered some of the recipients were feeding part of their meals to their pets, because they either could not afford pet food due to being on a fixed income, or because getting to the store was difficult. The average age of the clients is 85 years old, so limited funds and transportation are a couple of the issues these pet owners are facing on a regular basis. “Once the driver brought this to our attention, we reached out to 4-H for help,” Haynes said. She said they deliver 300 meals per day and about 100 of the clients are pet owners, so there is a big need. Along with the meals, they
deliver about 1,000 pounds of pet food every month. Brenda Hill, Cleveland County Extension educator, said the club members get together about once a month to bag the pet food. “We bag the food into gallon zipper bags because it’s much easier for the Meals on Wheels recipients to handle instead of the large bags,” she said. “We get donations of cat litter, too, which we also bag into more manageable sizes.” Not only are these smaller bags easier for the meal recipients to handle, it makes the delivery of the pet food easier for the Meals on Wheels drivers. Fred, a Meals on Wheels recipient, is glad this program exists. “I really appreciate getting the pet food delivered with my meals,” Fred said. “I don’t have to worry about Little Bit getting the food he needs.” Jebidiah Stubbs, Cleveland County 4-H president, said he has been involved with this project for about three years.
THROUGHOUT THE PAST 15 YEARS, CLEVELAND COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS HAVE DONATED MORE THAN 30,000 POUNDS OF PET FOOD TO MEALS ON WHEELS.
“I like that this goes to help a local organization,” Stubbs said. “It’s good to help people who are just down the road. Our county officer team sees the importance of this project and this is why we continue it.” Gracie Moody, Cleveland County 4-H treasurer, agrees. “These people need help feeding their pets because their pets brighten their days,” she said. Hill said this is just one of the numerous opportunities her 4-H’ers have when it comes to participating in community service projects. “The third line of the 4-H Pledge says, ‘I pledge my hands to larger service,’” Hill said. “This is just one way our club members can reach out to the community and truly live the 4-H Pledge,” she said. Haynes said she receives calls from other organizations requesting information on how they can start a pet food collection project. “I tell them to contact Oklahoma 4-H,” she said. “They can help other groups get started.”
LITTLE DRESSES, BIG DIFFERENCE Hughes County 4-H’ers take service project worldwide Story by Trish Gedon For many Oklahoma youth, Kenya is simply a spot on a map in Africa they may have learned about in geography class. But for 4-H club members in Calvin, Oklahoma, it is a place nearly 9,000 miles away from their small community in Hughes County in which they know their efforts are making a difference. Thanks to a donation of about 100 pillow cases, members of the Calvin 4-H Club are turning them into dresses and donating them to young girls at the Neema Children’s Home in Kisumu, Kenya. Debbie Wilson, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension 4-H program assistant in Hughes County, said the club wasn’t sure what to do with all the pillow cases, so initially made laundry bags out of them. “The laundry bags were easy to make, but the kids weren’t really learning sewing skills,” Wilson said. “I started asking others for ideas and Barbara Elkins sent me the pattern for these dresses. It was fairly easy, but still taught the skills I wanted them to learn.” Now what should the 4-H’ers do with the dresses? Fortunately, club member Adryn Ingle knew just where the dresses should go. His family had gone on mission trips to Kenya and he was aware of the needs at the Neema Children’s Home. “Our family went there on a mission trip and I was able to take about 15 dresses with me that members of our club made,” said Ingle, who serves his club as vice president. “The little girls were so excited to wear them because they wear the same clothes about every day. They put them on over the clothes they were wearing. These dresses probably were the first brand new items of clothing they’d ever owned. I know how excited I am to get new clothes, and that’s something that happens on a regular basis. These children don’t experience that very often.” Catarina Diaz, president of the Calvin 4-H Club, said she did not really know how to sew before the
club started on this service project, but has improved her skills and now she can make a pillowcase dress in about 30 minutes. “It really warms my heart to be part of this project,” Diaz said. “I’m a senior this year, but I really hope this goes on for a long time. We all feel a lot of pride for this project.” Following his trip to Kenya, Ingle said he got another idea for a 4-H service project. He now is collecting new and gently used sporting equipment to donate to an orphanage while his family is on a medical mission trip to Nicaragua. “I’ve seen kids trying to play sports with whatever they could find,” Ingle said. “We’ve donated soccer balls before, but I want to be able to donate equipment for other sports.” Cheryl Newberry, Southeast District 4-H program specialist, said 4-H is a great avenue that can open up the world to club members. “It’s exciting to see 4-H’ers reaching beyond their local club and county to serve others,” Newberry said. “It’s especially exciting to see
a simple project like these dresses reaching across the world to help others in need. Service, no matter where it takes place, helps youth to see the world differently and appreciate what they have.” Ingle and his family will return to Kenya this summer and he hopes to have even more dresses ready to take and donate to the Neema Children’s Home. “This is such a great project for our club,” Wilson said. “Not only do we get to support our members in their service projects, but also this allows us to support the Ingle family in their mission trips. This kind of outreach really makes a connection for our 4-H’ers between Calvin, Oklahoma, and Kenya. It brings that distance a little bit closer. Oklahoma 4-H has always served as an avenue for learning and helping others. This project is proof of that.”
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HALL OF FAME At the 96th State 4-H Roundup, two 4-H members achieved the highest award offered by the Oklahoma 4-H organization: Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame
EMILY TAYLOR
Stephens County 4-H’er Emily Taylor has had green in her veins since the day she was born. In fact, she had always believed she was a 4-H member, even before she was old enough to enroll. There never was a question whether she’d participate, just excitement of how far she would excel in the 4-H program. Emily took advantage of every opportunity 4-H gave her. As a young 4-H member, she grew confident in her public speaking and leadership abilities, setting the stage for continued success in the program. Throughout her 4-H career, Emily has excelled in project areas such as food science, fabrics and fashions, and citizenship. She has attended national healthy living conferences in Washington, D.C., equipping her with the tools needed to educate others about
health and wellness. Additionally, one of Emily’s greatest accomplishments is hosting the “Girls Rock Conference,” where she empowered girls across the state to be confident and capable individuals. Emily has not only committed herself to serving others, but serving the 4-H organization. Emily remarkably has represented Oklahoma 4-H as a State 4-H Ambassador, state officer and Healthy Living Ambassador. Her passion for 4-H is noticed by everyone she meets, and she has set the bar high for future 4-H members. “If it was not for 4-H, I don’t know where I would be,” Emily said. “Being in 4-H has helped me discover what I want to do for my future career. I want to become a 4-H educator so I can help other youth find their passion to become leaders and role models for the future.”
When he was 9 years old, Lincoln County 4-H’er Jacob Sestak was in his elementary school helping decorate for National 4-H Week. As he hung posters about leadership, citizenship, public speaking and other projects, he was completely unaware of the changes that were just starting in his life. “Poster by poster, I was hanging the future of my life — a life beyond my wildest dreams,” he said. Throughout his storied 4-H career, Jacob developed his leadership skills, starting with serving as devotional leader of his local club and serving two terms as county president. Following an influential experience as a delegate to Citizenship Washington Focus, he was encouraged to apply to the State 4-H Ambassador program. He later served as the Northwest District representative on the State 4-H
Leadership Council, followed by a year as the state reporter before becoming the Council’s president in 2016-2017. Early in his 4-H career, Jacob’s community service projects helped him understand the importance of making a difference in others’ lives. “I realized my purpose was not to become successful in arbitrary means, but to change the world, one person a time,” he said. During his presidency, he traveled throughout the state and met hundreds of 4-H’ers, inspiring them to make the most of their time in 4-H. “4-H has taught me even a smalltown farm kid can change the world, change a community and change a life,” Jacob said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that without Oklahoma 4-H, my goals and dreams never would have been realized. I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”
JACOB SESTAK
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ROGERS COUNTY TLC CLUB MEMBERS AWARD CHARLES SMITH WITH A QUILT OF VALOR AT THE 2017 STATE 4-H ROUNDUP.
QUILTS OF VALOR Pittsburg County 4-H alumnus and veteran honored for his service
Quilts of Valor is a national volunteer group of quilters whose mission is to honor veterans and active duty service members by covering those touched by war with a comforting and healing quilt. Since the group’s founding in 2003, more than 164,600 Quilts of Valor have been awarded in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany and the United States. In 2017, Oklahoma 4-H clubs were challenged to make a Quilt of Valor to honor a retired or active duty service person in their area. The Rogers County TLC 4-H Club was one of the many clubs completing the challenge. At the 2017 State 4-H Roundup Honor Night Assembly, 4-H’ers, families and donors witnessed the
final step in making a Quilt of Valor — awarding it. The TLC 4-H Club was called on stage to award Charles Smith with their Quilt of Valor. Smith has been involved in Oklahoma 4-H all his life, even serving a term as state 4-H president. After high school, he attended Oklahoma State University and was an ROTC officer. After graduating from OSU, Smith’s service continued in the U.S. Army Signal Corp. His responsibilities included building and maintaining communication lines during the Korean War. These lines were vital to the communication links between the command in the United States and those in the war zone. After his active duty was finished, Smith continued to serve the United
States in the National Guard, training others with his communication skills and knowledge. Smith and his wife, Betty, are loyal donors to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. The Smiths currently sponsor two scholarships through the Foundation. His family also continues to make regular donations to his county 4-H program. “There is no finer example of 4-H alumni giving back to the 4-H program,” said Greg Owen, Pittsburg County Extension educator. “Pittsburg County 4-H and Oklahoma 4-H are forever thankful for his kindness, his giving nature, his humble, servant spirit and his wonderful service to our country.”
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OUTSTANDING
ALUMNI AND PARTNERS MATT AND TWANA GRIFFITH STATE 4-H PARTNERS Matt and Twana Griffith have served the 4-H program in Pottawatomie County for more than 10 years. They started the Shawnee 4-H Club, which has grown into one of the largest clubs in their county. The Griffiths have witnessed the benefits 4-H has brought to their daughters lives and work to bring a positive, life skill-building experience to other members. With servant hearts, the Griffiths strive to incorporate community service in their club. They encourage their 4-H’ers to participate in a service project each month. PHOTO: BLAYNE ARTHUR (LEFT), TWANA GRIFFITH, MATT GRIFFITH AND KEVIN ALLEN.
DAVID RATCLIFF OUTSTANDING 4-H ALUMNI David Ratcliff gives back to the 4-H program by serving as a volunteer and mentor to members in Grady County. He strives to promote an inclusive atmosphere within his club, providing a place for youth to discover their passions and develop life skills. Liz Taylor, Grady County Extension educator, said she always can count on Ratcliff to step up and provide leadership to countless 4-H events. Ratcliff is invested in each of his 4-H’ers, inside and outside of 4-H. He can be found cheering on youth at basketball games, livestock shows and other community activities. PHOTO: BRANDY DEVOUS (LEFT), BETH ARMSTRONG, KEVIN ALLEN, DAVID RATCLIFF, KAMI RATCLIFF AND BLAYNE ARTHUR.
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ACHIEVEMENT
B.A. PRATT MEMORIAL
DAIRY
Harold & Edith Shaw Memorial Josey Moore
B.A. Pratt Memorial Endowment KatyAnn Dudley, Jacob Sestak
Southwest Dairy Museum Riley DuBois
ADVANCED ACHIEVEMENT
BANCFIRST LEADERSHIP
DOG
Vernon and Ronda McKown Endowment Rachel Dockrey
BancFirst Minea Freeman
Dr. Stuart Ratcliff Family Colt Robertson
ADVANCED CITIZENSHIP
BARNES FAMILY Barnes Family Endowment Brooke Bollinger, Garrett Dollins, Aubrey Snider
ELVIN LINDLEY ADVANCED AGRICULTURE
Mike Synar Memorial Aubrey Snider
ADVANCED FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Oklahoma Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences & Oklahoma Association of Extension 4-H Agents Beth Armstrong
AGRICULTURE Kunc Family Farms Kelby Linn
ALL OTHER PROJECTS AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association Doree Brashier
ALL OTHER PROJECTS FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Check It Out Donors Maison Peterson
ALL OTHER PROJECTS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Charles and Betty Smith Braden Conrad
ALL OTHER PROJECTS SMALL ANIMALS Hesser Memorials Laura Rose
ALLAN & DORRIS GOODBARY Goodbary Family Hayley Carr
Oklahoma LP Gas RM&S Commission Seth Stone
BEEF
4-H ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Kunc Family Farms Asher Corter
Charles and Betty Smith Torie Rogers
BRADY BENSON MEMORIAL
FABRICS & FASHIONS
Gene and Ann Benson Kenzie Williams
Wilma Wendt Pattillo Sierrah Lujan
BREADS
FLOYD & VIOLA HARTMAN MEMORIAL
Shawnee Milling Company Brandy DeVous
John and Julie Schurman Rachel Dockrey
CHILD CARE
FOOD SCIENCE
Kathy Rutledge Memorial Mattlin Stanek
Edwin and Winona Presley Memorial Abigail Richardson
CHOCTAW NATION
GEOLOGY
Choctaw Nation Maison Peterson
Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Ethan Satterfield
CITIZENSHIP
GOAT
Gene and Judy McKown Endowment Aleiha Mitchell
Rule of Law Scholarship Fund Audrey Ochsner
COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
HAROLD & JEANNE GIBSON-OTT MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
OSU College of Human Sciences Haleigh Bockelman
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Sam and Glenna Ott Emily Taylor
HEALTH & FITNESS
Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association & Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Kale Kennedy
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Bailey Rae Hull
DANA SMITH MEMORIAL
Shawnee Milling Company Amanda Bolinger
Mary Sue Sanders Elizabeth Klumpp
HORSE
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HORTICULTURE & PLANT SCIENCE Oklahoma Horticultural Society Grace Krittenbrink
INDIAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Indian Electric Cooperative Aubrey Snider
IRA HOLLAR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP Bill Doenges Emily Taylor
J.D. EDMONSON AMBASSADOR Edmonson Endowment Katie Ashton, Amanda Atkins
JAKIE JONES Jakie Jones Endowment Amanda Peterson
KEY CLUB Oklahoma 4-H Key Club Brandi Moore
LARRY D. ANDERSON MEMORIAL
MODELLE PATTILLO & HUGO GRAUMANN Pattillo/Graumann Memorial Endowments Garrett Dollins, Susan Weckler
Larry D. Anderson Memorial Endowment Morgan Messall
NEWS & EAGLE AWARD
LEADERSHIP
OKLAHOMA 4-H AMBASSADOR ALUMNI
Jerry and Julie Kiefer Endowment Erick Moreau
LINDSAY AND LINDSEY SHERRER Lindsay and Lindsey Sherrer Olivia Hamilton
MARJORIE MOESEL Marjorie Moesel Endowment Steven Baringer
JAN L. KUNZE Jan Kunze Madison Deeds
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Enid Publishing Company Madison Postier, Charity Pulliam
Oklahoma 4-H Ambassador Alumni Jacob Sestak, Aspen Schmidt
OKLAHOMA 4-H FOUNDATION Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Kaila Williams, Susan Weckler, Joshua Maples, Anna Blasdel, Ryli Powel
OKLAHOMA YOUTH EXPO Oklahoma Youth Expo Madison Deeds, Ryli Powell
PERFORMING ARTS
RULE OF LAW 4-H ALUMNI
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT 4-H
Edwin & Winona Presley Memorial Madison Stephens
Rule of Law Scholarship Fund Ruth Bullard, Morgan Johnston, Emily Lane, Lexie Lerblance, Keely Ratcliff
Friends of Southeast District 4-H Destiney Garner
RULE OF LAW GRADUATING SENIOR
Stowers Family Endowment David Wall, Aaron Gabriel, Claire Ringer, Morgan Messall
PHOTOGRAPHY Tracy Family Endowment Faith Toth
PUBLIC SPEAKING Fred Stanley Elijah Smith
R.D. FARMER R.D. Farmer Endowment Rachel Dockrey
RECREATION & LEISURE ARTS
Rule of Law Scholarship Fund Anna Benedict, Brooke Bollinger, Amanda Daniel, Seth Hagler, Madeline Jarrett, Amanda Peterson, Preston Prock, Claire Ringer, Lauren Slagell, David Wall
SAFETY Oklahoma Farm Bureau Wyatt Wilson
Ray Parker Memorial Endowment Elizabeth Godfrey
SHEEP
RETTA MILLER
Melinda Boatwright John Perry
Retta Miller Endowment Shante Seals, Haley Carr
SHOOTING SPORTS Oklahoma City Gun Club Clay Laughlin
STOWERS FAMILY LEADERS OF TOMORROW
SWINE Oklahoma Pork Council Austin Bradt
TRACEY COX MEMORIAL Tracey Cox Memorial Endowment Teigan Munson
VETERINARY SCIENCE Chapman Farms Amy Larson
WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES Rule of Law Scholarship Fund Jared Davis
ORDER OF THE CLOVER EMERALD CLOVER
Leeland and Diana Alexander Dan Bomhoff Emmett and Linda Carter Cherokee Nation Dollar General Founders of Doctors’ Hospital Inc. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mary Sue and Carl Sanders Gwen Shaw Shawnee Milling Co. Rep. Jerry Shoemake Southwest Dairy Museum Inc. The Tawwater Law Firm PLLC United Healthcare Washita County Mineral Owners Association
Thomas and Rhonda Coon John Cothren Jered and Lindsey Davidson Shelly and Tom Davis Jim and Angela Eden Sheila and Dan Forbes Kent Gardner John and Janice Grundmann Lynda and Tom Harriman Jimmy and Jennifer Hall Virginia Hellwege Suzann Hertzler and Nate Luman Sue and Biff Horrocks Jerry and Julie Kiefer Klein Family Fund Jan Kunze Michael Landoll Lincoln County Farm Center Roy Lee and Melissa Lindsey Retta Miller Nonprofit Solutions Oakridge Equine Hospital OERB Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Oklahoma Soybean Board Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association Oklahoma Youth Expo Oklahoma City Gun Club Oklahoma Equine Hospital Caryl Parker David Parker Sue and Harold Peyton Phillips 66 Company Jim and Pat Rutledge Julie and John Schurman Jayme Shelton Ron and Linda Sholar Charles and Betty Smith Patsiann Smith Soil Carbon Coalition Carolyn Speer Fred Stanley Stockmans Bank Dwight Stoddard Derald and Linda Suffridge Clayton and Marnie Taylor The Children’s Center The Nix Foundation The Sirloin Club of Oklahoma Dixie and Gregory Thomas Becky Walker Nancy and Richard Warden
GOLD CLOVER
SILVER CLOVER
($20,000+)
Department of Tourism and Recreation Karen and Jay Keller Knoepfli Family Trust Terry and Annette Stowers Unidentified Donors Walmart Foundation
RUBY CLOVER ($10,000+)
Twana and Matt Griffith National 4-H Council OEAFCS Oklahoma AgCredit
DIAMOND CLOVER ($5,000+)
AgVantis Inc. American Farmers & Ranchers Devon Energy Flint Lodge No. 11 AF and AM Hille Family Foundation Ronald and Darlene Justice Lake Region Electric Cooperative Oklahoma Association of Electric Coops Oklahoma Beef Council Oklahoma LP Gas RM&S Commission Oklahoma Pork Council The Lyon Foundation
PLATINUM CLOVER ($2,500+)
($1,000+)
Kevin and Cathy Allen BancFirst Marla and Joe Barnes Jack and Beverly Chapman Chickasaw Nation Industries Inc. Clifford L. Knight Foundation
($500+)
Bill and Karen Anderson David and Patricia Auberle BancFirst Trust & Investment Management Diana and Kent Barnes Bennington Alumni Association Steven and Suzanne Bomhoff
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Melinda and Robert Bookout Steve Calhoun Karen and Robert Chappell Earl and Rosemary Cinnamon Cindy and Lewis Conner Charles and Natalie Cox William Doenges Mark and Beth Gregory Josh Grundmann Sandra Hamilton Barbara and Kent Houck Indian Electric Cooperative Kohl’s Tracy Lane MacArthur Associated Consultants LLC Will and Charity McConnell Metro Engineering LLC Susan and Kent Murray NRCHA OAFCS Oklahoma Water Resources Board OKC Rugs LLC Oklahoma Cotton Council Oklahoma Steel & Wire Company Oklahoma Wheat Commission Oneok Foundation Inc. Miranda Patterson Gaye and John Pfeiffer Louise Ratcliff Rogers County 4-H Horse Club Gary and Joyce Sherrer Stocker Innovations LLC The Public Finance Law Group PLLC Lola Tomson Williams Companies Foundation Debbie Williams Susan and James Winchester
BRONZE CLOVER ($100+)
A Hotshot Away LLC AC Nutrition Ag Youth Susan and Russ Allen Deborah and Lawrence Alspaugh American Insurance Association American Quarter Horse Association Pam Ardern Kelly and Bill Arrington Kaye and Jim Aulgur Bailey & Associates Linda and Alvin Baker Mallory and Damon Baker Bank of Western Oklahoma Bank of Western Oklahoma–Elk City Bankers Online Terry Baransy Pat and James Barnes Lynne and Keith Beam Deborah and Wayne Bell Ann and Gene Benson Donna Betzner
Duane Bevers Colleen Bicket Darrell and Barbara Bilke Bill E. Newman Real Estate LLC Lee and Lyndia Bixler Blue & Gold Sausage Bob Moore Farms LLC Ann Bohanan Bonanza Real Estate Services LLC Mary Ann and Lloyd Briggs Larry and Becky Brooks Karen and Gary Buck Burlington High School Class of ‘68 Randal and Gayla Burris Nathan and Cathey Byerley Cardinal Education Cathy and Chad Carr Susan Carter June Cash Cedar Hill Seasonings Kristi Chapman Marguerite Christman Natalie and Scott Church Circle C Ranch Company/Daniel Churchill Cutting Horses Civilian Marksmanship Program Cynda Clary Community Thrift Shop of Chandler Debra and Mark Conkling Connors Development Foundation Inc. Contech Enterprises LLC Ben Costello Craig’s Oklahoma Pride LLC Brad and Lori Criner Nelda Crispin Dorlana Crowell Dairy Max DASNR–Vice President’s Office Clara Davis Pamela Deering Annette Dennis Ann and Jerry Dillon Dockrey Land & Cattle Carolyn Dudley Nancy Dunlap Larry and Sharon Dye Mary Jean Easterling Susie and Wayne Edgar Dorothy Erikson Bob and Sheila Evans Valeri and Jay Evans Exchange Bank–Perry/Stillwater Farmers Co-Operative Exchange Judy and Dennis Ferrell First National Bank & Trust Co. Cordell Branch Flaming Etc. Joe and Vickey Francis Deborah Gann Kathy Gann-McCoy Jean Garrett GLIA Group Inc. Goeringer LLC Margaret and Bobby Goss Rusty and Heather Gosz Great Plains Bank Grissoms LLC Guymon 4-H Club Wayne and Carla Hafner Carl and Kathleen Hamby Matt and Leanne Hammonds Lloyd and Leigh Ann Hardin
John and Necia Harp Haskell County OHCE Shirley Hastings Barbara and Pete Hatfield Jerry Heffel Heritage Place High Plains Bank Bruss Horn Bert Hutson Imagination Robotics Paul and Kim Jackson Danny Jech Cathy Johlke Sandy and Ron Johnson Betty and Ray Paul Jones Dennis and Lois Kaufman Keith’s Butcher Shop LLC Janna Kelley Sandra and Sam Kerr E.R. and Delores Kimsey Johnny Kincaid Gloria King Kingfisher County Free Fair Association David Kinney Melinda and John Kinney Sue Kirby Robert Klein Karla Knoepfli Richard Kunze David Leavitt Roland and Karen Lemke Lindley Farm Equipment Roy and Judith Lindsey Floyd and Linda Lipps Gary Loeffelholz Longacre Inc. Lucky Strike Show Cattle Sarah Maass Paul and Nancy Mackey Tomas Manske Danny Mathis John and Linda Maxwell Steve McKinley Rachel McLean Messer-Bowers Insurance Midcon Data Services LLC MidFirst Bank Corporate Contributions Committee Merl Miller Lindsey Miner Monty and Janet Moore Janie and Darrell Morrow Lori Morton Municipal Finance Services David and Joanne Necco Cheryl Newberry William Newlin NOC Sheep Center OAE4-HA Arthur and Rosemarie Ochsner Lucia and John O’Connor OGE Energy Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Oklahoma Bankers Association Oklahoma City All Sports Association Oklahoma Home and Community Education - Tulsa County Okmulgee County HCE OSU Animal Science Department Nelda Ott Amy Parks Ken and Joanne Parrott
Payne County 4-H Merrileta Periard Laura Perry Beth Phillippi Gaylon and Anne Pinc Terry and Barbara Pope Public Service Company of Oklahoma Garvin and Clarice Quinn Larry and Christine Quinn Rachel Wright–Agricultural Science Scholarship Foundation Dea Rash David and Kami Ratcliff Becky and Fred Reuter Karen Richardson Linda and James Riley Don Roby Shari and Melvin Roebuck John Roush Patsy and Robert Rowland Don Rubley Jeff and Stephanie Sallee Abe and Susan Sasso Radonna and Terry Sawatzky Ruby Schroeder Penney and Donald Schwab Marilyn and Ed Seagraves Seminole County Farm Bureau Debbie and Ron Sharp Gary and Donna Shearer Brenda Sheik Kathleen and Grover Shelts Mr. and Mrs. Don and Pam Sherrer Mrs. and Mr. Joyce and Gary Sherrer Mrs. and Mr. Billie and Jim Shields Shirley Nelson Revocable Trust Jim and Mary Sims Faye Smith David and Regina Sorrell Southeastern Pediatrics PLLC Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association Paula and Carlos Squires Robert Staples Mike Steele Michelle and Brian Stephens Vernon and Hazel Stevens Macy Strom George Stunkard Elizabeth and Steven Taylor Randy Taylor Taymar Entertainment Teal Insurance Agency Paul and Lola Thompson Tulsa County Farm Bureau Tulsa County Farm Bureau Womens Committee University & Community Federal Credit Union Valley View Pecan Company Alan and Pat VanDeventer Danielle Venable Emily Warner Washita State Bank Martha and Roy Waters Chad Webb Julie and Keith Webb Jamie Weber Gene and Helen Weckler Joseph and Sue Williams Bradley Womack WPX Energy Inc.
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HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS IN HONOR OF LEELAND ALEXANDER
by Founders of Doctors’ Hospital Inc.
KATIE ASHTON
by Mary Sue Sanders
ANNA BENEDICT
by Mary Sue Sanders
HALEIGH BOCKELMAN
by Mary Sue Sanders
SUE PEYTON
by Shirley Hastings
MADISON RASH
by Mary Sue Sanders
MANDY SCHROEDER
by Ruby Schroeder
RICKI SCHROEDER
by Mary Sue Sanders, Ruby Schroeder
IN MEMORY OF ELLANORE ALEXANDER by Leeland Alexander
ANDREW ASHWOOD by Brenda Miller
LUCRETIA BARBEE by Mick Weiberg
SID CALVERT
by Ed Berkowitz
ELLA CHAFFIN
GWEN SHAW
DENNIS CLARK
SHIRLEY HASTINGS
WILL SHELBY
WANDA J. CROSS
MADELINE JARRETT
DAVID SORRELL
LARRY DERRYBERRY
by Mary Sue Sanders by Sue Peyton
by Mary Sue Sanders
GLORIA KING
by Susan Murray
ELIZABETH KLUMPP
by Mary Sue Sanders
KRISTIN KNIGHT
by Virginia Hellwege
CAROL LAVERTY
by Susan Murray
KEITA MALOY
by Mary Sue Sanders
RODD MOESEL
by Virginia Hellwege
by Mary Sue Sanders by Mary Sue Sanders by Jim Rutledge, Mary Sue Sanders
ADDIE STENETT by Sue Horrocks
MICHELLE STEPHENS
by The Tawwater Law Firm PLLC
by American Insurance Association, Dennis Kaufman, Lee Troiani
LANORA DONAHOO by Tracy Lane
DARLA DUNCAN
by Martha Waters
DOROTHY FERGUSON
EMILY TAYLOR
ALICE GUTENKAUF
JAMES TRAPP
MURIEL J. HAYES
by Sue Horrocks by Mary Sue Sanders by Susan Murray
by Mary Sue Sanders
BERT NEWMAN
by Great Plains Bank
AMANDA PETERSON
by Cathy Johlke
SETH STONE
BRANDI MOORE
by Ann Benson
by Mary Sue Sanders
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by Derlad Suffridge by Ann Benson
by Tulsa County Farm Bureau
GRACIE MAJOR
by Dana Bessinger
FRANCILLE MARTIN by Ann Benson
JUDY McKOWN
by Don Jackson
LUCINDA MELICHAR by Danny E. Mathis
GLENNA OTT
by Pam Ardern, Zanny Bandy, Bankers Online, Duane Bevers, Colleen Bicket, Theresa Bragg, Karen Buck, Burlington High School Class of ‘68, Susan Carter, Pamela Deering, Annette Dennis, David Dowell, Carol Gann, Deborah Gann, Kathy GannMcCoy, Larry Gillam, GLIA Group Inc., Sandra Hamilton, Lloyd T. Hardin, John Harp, Lynda Harriman, Shirley Hastings, Sandy Houchins, Don Jackson, Sandra Kerr, David Kinney, Marlene Kisling, Nancy Kokanovich, Richard Kunze, Lori Lindsey, Ronda McKown, Retta Miller, Monty Moore, Glenn Moser, Susan Murray, Netbriefings LLC, William H. Newlin, Oklahoma Bankers Association, Oklahoma City All Sports Association, Nelda Ott, Laura Perry, Gerald Potter, Marrae Quinn, Janis Reeser, Dennese Rosenfelt, Jim Rutledge, Mary Sallee, Mary Sue Sanders, Abe Sasso, Gwen Shaw, Shirley Nelson Revocable Trust, Kit Shook, Robert Staples, Jo Tarver, Dixie Thomas, Merry Voeller, Nancy J. Warden, Catherine Witten, DeAnna Wright, Pamela Zabawa
Alline Pfeiffer, Kenneth Poling, Phillip Pratt, George H. Rapp, Curtis Richardson, Jim Rutledge, Margaret Seeliger, Gary Shearer, Derald Suffridge, Three Sands Oil Inc., Denise Tye, Brook Vickery, Charles Wall
GLENN SCHLARB
by Dorothy Erikson
HERMAN SEYMOUR by Judy Tracy
LINDA STODDARD by Ann Benson
WILLIAM TAGGART by Susan Murray
FLORETTA WILSON by Faye Smith
The most enduring of all memorials are those carved in the hearts and minds of mankind. Such sentiments are evidenced yearly as friends and family give to 4-H in memory and in honor of a beloved friend or family member. Thank you to all those who give on behalf of others. Your care and generosity are appreciated by every party involved.
EVELYN REISDORPH
by Diana M. Barnes, Nelda Crispin, Lori Morton, Terry Morton
PHYLLIS SAMS
by Diana M. Barnes, Donna Beekman, Holly Clemsen, Patrick V. Coghlan, Donald Daniel, Janell Davis, Lucy Edmonds, Lynn Elsberry, Bob Evans, Martha Gabriel, Shirley Garvie, Ronald George, Peggy Gottschalk, Bill Hafner, DeAnn Hafner, Wayne Hafner, Matt Hammonds, Guy Harlow, Ladd Hudgins, Marilyn Inselman, Robert Justus, Wanda Kinzie, Mark Mathews, Merl Miller,
OKLAHOMA
4-H
FOUNDATION
I N C O R P O R A T E D
THE OKLAHOMA 4-H FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017
ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Grants receivable Certificates of deposit Investments Beneficial interest in charitable trusts held by others Prepaid expenses and other assets Property and equipment
$
225,765 86,317 644,224 6,171,622 2,768,816 2,962 507,094
$
10,406,800
LIABILITIES Accounts payable Scholarships payable
$
174,736 169,950
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
344,686
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted
151,745 6,211,624 3,698,745
TOTAL NET ASSETS
10,062,114
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
NOTE: These are audited accrual-based financial figures.
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$
10,406,800
THE OKLAHOMA 4-H FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
$ 49,753 -
$ 313,326 327,502
$
25,200 1,875 24,127 39,059
92,201 37,132 34,133 104,061 440,751
6,671
25,200 92,201 39,007 34,133 128,188 486,481
18,000
295,262 43,744
-
295,262 61,744
775,049
(785,114)
10,065
-
902,998
106,249
1,942,310
628,576 66,597 8,777 154,162
-
-
628,576 66,597 8,777 154,162
858,112
-
-
839,147
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
74,951
902,998
106,249
1,084,198
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
76,794
5,308,626
3,592,496
8,977,916
REVENUES AND SUPPORT Contributions Grants Special event revenues: Golf tournament Registration income Merchandise sales Royalty income Interest and dividend income Unrealized and realized gains Change in value of beneficial interest In-kind donations Net assets released from restrictions and change in donor restrictions Total revenues and support
933,063
89,513 -
Total
$ 452,592 327,502
EXPENSES Program Fundraising Costs of direct benefit to donors Management and general Total expenses
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
$
151,745
NOTE: These are audited accrual-based financial figures.
$
6,211,624
$
3,698,745
$ 10,062,114
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