2019 4-H Day at the Capitol

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4-H ALUMNI House Members: Rep. Brad Boles Rep. Jim Grego Rep. Mark McBride Rep. Carl Newton Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky

Senate Members: Rep. David Perryman Rep. John Pfeiffer Rep. Todd Russ Rep. Mike Sanders Rep. Johnny Tadlock

Rep. Tammy Townley Rep. Josh West Rep. Harold Wright

Sen. Kim David Sen. Darcy Jech Sen. Chris Kidd Sen. Casey Murdock Sen. Lonnie Paxton

Sen. Roland Pederson Sen. Marty Quinn Sen. Paul Scott

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APRIL 17, 2019 Hosted by Langston University and Oklahoma State University

WE ARE OKLAHOMA 4-H

FISHING FOR SUCCESS In October 2018, Langston University’s 4-H Youth Development Program held its annual 4-H Fishing Derby. The day was complete with nice weather and a quality fishing experience for attendees. In total, 4-H’ers caught more than 30 fish.

Additionally, 4-H members learned the value of personal safety around fishing equipment, increased their cooperation skills as they assisted each other in baiting and reeling in the fish and heightened their self-esteem by succeeding at something new. The day concluded with a banquet and awards ceremony, where 4-H’ers were awarded their own fishing rods.

“The 4-H Fishing Derby is a highlight for our community,” said Dorothy Wilson, director and state program leader for Langston University 4-H Youth Development. “It engages 4-H members and volunteers in a positive and healthy way.”

A staple in Oklahoma for more than a century, Oklahoma’s two land-grant universities, Oklahoma State University and Langston University, work to deliver programming in three mission areas: teaching, research and extension. Established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information in the program areas of agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development and 4-H youth development.

Oklahoma 4-H is the youth development organization of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

4-H is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change. Research shows 4-H’ers are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, two times more likely to be civically active, two times more likely to make healthier choices and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

OUR FOCUS: CITIZENSHIP 4-H emphasizes the importance of youth being engaged, well-informed citizens. By connecting to their communities and community leaders, 4-H’ers understand their roles in civic affairs and decision-making processes.

HEALTHY LIVING 4-H has become a national leader in health-related education. The Healthy Living Mission Mandate engages youth and families through access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social and emotional well-being.

SCIENCE The need for science, engineering and technology education is essential for today’s young people. 4-H programs prepare youth for the challenges of the 21st century by engaging them in discovery and exploration.

A TRIP THROUGH TIME Members of the Custer County Performing Arts Club and the Custer County 4-H Horse Club dressed in period costumes and led out-of-state visitors on a walking tour at the Oklahoma Land Run Monument at Bricktown in Oklahoma City.

During the tour, they presented information about the state’s beginning and the individuals involved in this historic event. 4-H member Madison Stephens said the information the group presented was based upon a play she wrote.

She said she included new characters for the presentation to involve more members in her club.

“This historical learning experience was a success due to the responsibility, leadership and accountability of the Custer County 4-H members,” said Kevin Allen, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service assistant director and state 4-H program leader.

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