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Tulsa County4-H Member Handbook

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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 4116 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74112

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL 4-H INFORMATION

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE BASIC INFORMATION THE 4-H RITUAL GATEWAY TO THE 4-H MEMBER SELECTING A 4-H PROJECT THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF 4-H EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY SERVICE 4-H DAY AT THE CAPITOL H.U.G.S. KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE DIME DROP EACH ONE, REACH ONE

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LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COUNTY OFFICER ELECTIONS TULSA COUNTY 4-H AMBASSADORS NATIONAL 4-H WEEK/OKLAHOMA 4-H MONTH NE DISTRICT VOLUNTEER & PARENT CONFERENCE STATE 4-H VOLUNTEER & PARENT CONFERENCE 4-H ON TRAC

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LIFE SKILLS TULSA COUNTY FREE FAIR SHARE THE FUN FASHION REVUE COMMUNICATION RALLY

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AGRICULTURE/LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK SHOWS HORSE SHOWS

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OKLAHOMA YOUTH EXPO OSU FIELD DAYS KIDS & KOWS & MORE

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4-H OVERNIGHT EVENTS TWO OR THREE DAY CONFERENCES YOUTH IN ACTION STATE 4-H ROUNDUP OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

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FAMILY FUN FAMILY EVENTS 4-H FAMILY PICNIC OSU 4-H GAME DAYS

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RECORD BOOKS & AWARDS

RECORD BOOKS COUNTY 4-H RECORD BOOK STATE 4-H RECORD BOOKS

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SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS 4-H ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET JUNIOR AWARDS INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR AWARDS SENIOR AWARDS - SCHOALRSHIPS

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TRIPS CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS KANSAS CITY GLOBAL NATIONAL CONGRESS DENVER WESTERN ROUNDUP

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SONG BOOK

REFERENCES

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Information in this handbook is subject to change, please check the Clover Connection Newsletter and event guidelines for current information.

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LEADERSHIP Tulsa County Officers President Vice-President Secretary Reporter Song & Recreation Leader Parliamentarian

4-H Foundation Collegiate 4-H

Club Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Reporter Song & Recreation Leader

VOICE Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

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GLOSSARY Community Club (Local Club)- A club that does not focus on any one project and who’s members are generally from the same geographical area. Extension EducatorLife Skills– A term to describe leadership, citizenship, public speaking, and other skills that people use in their life, no matter their profession. Project Club (County Club)- A club that focuses on a specific project area (I.E. Horse Club, or Dog Club). You can be in a Community (Local) Club and project clubs as well. County Record Book (Report Form) State Record Book (Report Form) Project Focus Kit CWF National Congress National Conference Roundup Youth in Action (YIA, Fin & Feather) VOICE Health Rocks Kids & Kows & More Communication Rally County Ambassadors County Officers Cloverbuds Leadership Institute Achievement Program (Achievement Banquet) VOICE Committees RAM Form Cloverbud 4-H Age NED (Northeast District) Certified Volunteer Clover Connection 4-H Office Tulsa County Free Fair OMK Ambassadors (County and State) PAC Meeting 4-H On TRAC OCES Share the Fun (STF) Kids Helping Kids Fashion Review 108

TO THE READER Welcome! Whether you are a parent who grew up in 4-H, you are a youth who just learned about 4-H, you just moved to Tulsa County 4-H from another 4-H program, or you have been in 4-H for years, this handbook is to help guide you through your (or your child’s) 4-H career. 4-H is a fluid organization that is always growing, changing, and adapting. This makes us more able to fill the needs of our current members and families. This also makes it more difficult to understand and keep up with all of the activities, opportunities, and lingo that go along with all that 4-H has to offer. The first thing that you need to know is that there is no question too stupid to ask. Like in any organization, 4-H is second nature to those who have been involved in it for a while. Because of this, sometimes 4-Hers, educators, leaders, and parents forget that not everyone knows what they are talking about. However, they are more than happy to answer any questions that you have and explain 4-H programs, all you have to do is ask! For your convenience, we have designed this handbook so you can have answers to your questions at your fingertips, anytime you need them. We hope that this helps you and your family gain a better understanding of 4-H, and gives you the tools you need to take advantage of all of the opportunities that 4-H has to offer!

CONTACT INFORMATION Tulsa County 4-H Office Address:

4116 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74112

Phone: Fax:

918-746-3709 918-746-3726

Oklahoma 4-H. (2008) Events & Activities. Retrieved on February 9, 2008, from http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/ Info used on 12, 14, 15, 17, 27, 29, 31 - 33, 67, 70 & 90. Oklahoma County 4-H. (2007) Oklahoma county 4-H handbook. Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http:// countyext.okstate.edu/oklahoma/4-H OklahomaHandbook20072008.pdf (pg. 2, 5 & 26) Info used on pgs. 5, 7, 16 & 30.

Greta Wilson, 4-H Secretary gwilson@tulsacounty.org & 918-746-3709 Alex Magee, 4-H Educator amagee@tulsacounty.org & 918-746-3722 Leslie Lewis, 4-H Educator lgerman@tulsacounty.org & 918-746-3719

Tulsa County 4-H. (2008) Events & activities. Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://oces.tulsacounty.org/ Info used on pgs. 30, 35, 36, 38, 41, 43 - 60 & 68. Tulsa County 4-H. (2007) Tulsa county 4-H ambassador handbook. Retrieved October 13, 2007, from http:// oces.tulsacounty.org/ Info used on pgs. 12 & 37.

Kim Arnold, Urban 4-H Educator karnold@tulsacounty.org & 918-746-3723

Tulsa County 4-H. (2007) Tulsa county 4-H record book packet. 4-H Youth Development: Tulsa, OK. Info used on pgs. 78 - 89.

Bruce Peverley, Ag/4-H Educator bpeverley@tulsacounty.org & 918-746-3725

4-H Literature Used:

WEBSITES Tulsa County Cooperative Extension Service Website: http://www.oces.tulsacounty.org Oklahoma State 4-H Website: http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu National 4-H Council Website: http://www.4-h.org National 4-H Mall: http://www.4-hmall.org

Lit. 865 4-H Youth Development Series, Experiential Learning. Info used on pgs. 23 - 26. Oklahoma 4-H Core Competencies (2007) Unit 1: This is 4-H, Newsletter Support Articles. Info used on pgs. 18 - 22. Oklahoma 4-H Core Competencies (2007) Unit 2 : Getting the most out of the 4-H experience. Info used on pgs. 28, 34, 42 & 77.

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Underwear Song Ohh bless my underwear, they are my only pair. Stand beside them, and guide them, Through the rips, through the holes, through the tears. From the washer, to the dryer, to the clothesline in the air. Ohh bless my underwear, my last and only pair. (sung to God Bless America tune) Weenie Man I know a weenie man He owns a weenie stand One day Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll join his life, (Girls) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be his weenie wife (Boys) Hot Dog! I love that weenie man

REFERENCES Adair County 4-H. (2006). Adair county 4-H handbook. Retrieved June 15, 2007, from http://countyext.okstate.edu/ adair/4-H/County%204-H%20Handbook06.pdf (pages 19, 23 & 24). Info used on pgs. 39, 40 & 72. Canadian County 4-H. (2007) 2007-08 Canadian county 4-H handbook. Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http:// oces.okstate.edu/canadian/4-h/handbook/4-H% 20Handbook%202007-2008%20Final%20Color.pdf/ (pg. 4, 33 & 34). Info used on pgs. 9, 70, 91 - 94. Cherokee County 4-H. (2008) 4-H events, activities & awards. Retrieved May 20, 2008, from http://oces.okstate.edu/ cherokee/4-h/4-h-events-activities-awards. Info used on pgs. 62 - 66, 71 & 73. National 4-H Headquarters. (2008) Retrieved May 20, 2008, from http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/ Info used on pgs. 10 & 11. 106

WHO’S WHO IN 4-H

The Banana Song Bananas unite

Tulsa County Staff

Peel bananas, peel peel bananas

Charlotte Richert

County Extension Director

Leslie Lewis

4-H Extension Educator

Eat bananas, eat eat bananas

Alex Magee

4-H Extension Educator

GO bananas, go, go bananas!

Kim Arnold

Urban 4-H Extension Educator

Tracy Lane

Family Consumer Science Educator/ 4-H

Bruce Peverly

Ag Extension Educator/ 4-H

Barbara Tricinella

CNEP Area Coordinator, EFNEP, ONE Ext. Educator

Kenda Woodburn

Horticulture Extension Educator

Brian Jervis

Horticulture Extension Educator NE District Staff

Dixie Ferrell Nancy Arnett

Northeast District Director Northeast District 4-H Program Specialist State Staff

Dr. James Trapp

Associate Director of Extension

Dr. Charles Cox

4-H Assistant Director & Program Leader

Dr. Kevin Allen

Asst. Professor, Natural Resource Ecology & Mgmt

Tracy Beck

Coordinator, Events & Activities

Rusty Gosz

Ext. Asst. Program Specialist, Animal Science Youth

Jessica Stewart

Coordinator, Special Programs and Promotions

Ryan Moehle

Coordinator, Oklahoma Operation Military Kids

Cathy Allen

Assistant Program Specialist, Programming & Lit.

Karla Knoepli

Assistant Program Specialist, Volunteer Development

Dr. Jim Rutledge

4-H Foundation Consultant

Jeff Sallee

Assistant Program Specialist, Science & Technology

The Growing Song Grow Bananas, grow grow bananas Eat bananas, eat eat bananas Go bananas go go bananas! Grow peanuts, grow grow peanuts Crunch peanuts, crunch crunch peanuts Go nuts, go go go nuts! Grow the mullet, grow grow the mullet Cut the mullet, cut cut the mullet Rock the mullet, rock rock the mullet! Grow the corn, grow grow the corn Shuck the corn shuck He drank his juice with care shuck the But he spilled some in his hair corn (Chorus) Pop the corn, Now he’s a sticky moose pop pop the But he’s a moose corn! Full of juice (all together) On the loose!

The Moose Song (Repeat after leader) There was a great big He liked to drink a lot of The Moose’s name was He liked to drink his juice in (Chorus)I said whoh-oh

moose juice Fred bed

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The Bear The other day I met a bear Out in the woods Oh way out there He looked at me I looked at him He sized up me I sized up him He said to me Why don't you run I see you ain't Got any gun I said to him That's a good idea So come on feet Away from here And so I ran Away from there But right behind Me was that bear And then I see

Ahead of me A great big tree Oh, glory be! The lowest branch Was ten feet up I'd have to jump And trust my luck! And so I jumped Into the air But I missed that branch A way up there Now don't you fret Now don't you frown 'Cause I caught that branch On the way back down This is the end There ain't no more Until I meet That bear once more (Leader sings, others repeat)

Tarzan (Repeat after leader) Tarzan, Was swinging from a rubber band, Crashed into a frying pan, Now Tarzan Has a tan. Jane, Was flying in an areoplane, Crashed into a freeway lane, Now Jane has a pain, Now Tarzan has a tan. Cheeta, Was dancing to the beata, Crashed into the streeta, Now Cheeta is Velveta, Now Jane has a pain, Now Tarzan has a tan.

Tiff, Was going out wih Biff, Tiff took a whif of Biff, Now Tiff doesn't like Biff, Now cheeta is Velveta, Now Jane has a pain, Now Tarzan has a tan. Shamu, Was swimming in the ocean blue, Crashed into a red canoe, Now Shamu's gonna sue, Now Tiff doesn't like Biff, Now cheeta is Velveta, Now Jane has a pain, Now Tarzan has a tan.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE 4-H YEAR As a Member  Attend your club meetings - get involved in the activities  Offer to take on responsibilities, no matter how small they may seem  Get project curriculum (available online), read it and do the activities  Participate in activities at the County Level  Keep records of what you do with your projects so you can fill out a Record Book at the end of the year for awards  Teach others what you know - LEADERSHIP  Do workshops at County events and your local club  Help others - CITIZENSHIP  Remember - participation, leadership, citizenship and public speaking are necessary to have a well rounded, successful 4-H career! Most Importantly - Get Involved!! As a Parent  Attend local meetings, and bring a calendar  Offer to take on responsibilities  Become a certified volunteer (at the Extension Office)  Drive 4-H'ers to a contest, if certified as a volunteer  Provide refreshments  Suggest and help with a Citizenship project  Help your child with project work - help find resources and opportunities  Become a Project or Activity Leader - All you need is an interest in kids and the willingness to share your time and knowledge with them. Teach a skill, help with project work, help write a speech or help rehearse a talent show.  Help your child learn to keep records  You have a part in helping your child have a good 4-H experience. Get involved in the local 4-H Club. 4-H Leaders need your help!

BASIC 4-H INFORMATION 4-H Club Pledge I PLEDGE: My HEAD, to clearer thinking MY HEART, to greater loyalty MY HANDS, to larger service And MY HEALTH, to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world. The pledge tells what 4-H is all about. 4-H has as its goal the four-fold development of youth: Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The pledge was adopted by the delegates to the 1927 National 4-H Club Camp in Washington, DC. State club leaders voted for and adopted the pledge for universal use. The phrase "and my world" was added in 1973. The saying of the pledge has prominent place in 4-H activities at regular 4-H meetings, achievement days, and other club events.

The Ants The ants go marching one by one, Hurrah!! Hurrah!! The ants go marching one by one, Hurrah!! Hurrah!! The ants go marching one by one, The little one stopped to suck his thumb, And they all go marching down, around, and up-side down. Continue in successive rounds: Two by two/Tie his shoe Three by three/Take a pee Four by four/Slam the door Five by five/Take a dive Six by six/Pick Up sticks Seven by seven/At a 7-11 The Grand Old Duke of York The Grand Old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men, He marched them up the hill And marched them down again And when you’re up, And when you’re down you’re down And when you’re only half way up, You’re neither up nor down! (repeat continually getting faster. Motions: stand up, sit down and them bend knees while standing)

4-H Emblem The green four-leaf clover has a white “H” on each leaflet, running parallel to the midrib of the leaflet. Each “H” represents the HEAD, HEART, HANDS and HEALTH. The 4-H Motto “To Make the Best Better”

The Slogan “Learn By Doing”

Colors The white stands for purity. The green, nature’s most common color represents life, springtime and youth. 4-H Mission 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

The Big Birds Song Way up in the sky the big birds fly Way down in the nest The little birds rest

The big sun comes up And the moon goes away “Good morning! Good morning” The little birds say

With a wing on their left And a wing on their right The little birds sleep All through the night Shh! They’re sleeping!

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Shark Song (sing each line twice with motions) Baby shark doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (two finger chomp motion) Momma shark doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (one hand chomp motion) Daddy shark doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (full arm chomp motion) Grandpa shark doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (knock knuckles together like false teeth) Goin’ swimmin’ doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (move arms like swimming) School of sharks doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (wiggle hands together back and forth) Shark attack doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (raise hands in circles above head) Swimming back doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (act like swimming with elbow) CPR doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (pumping motion over chest) Its not working doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (keep doing pumping motion over chest) Its too late doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (point at watch and nod head) That’s the end doo-doo, doo-do, da-doo (turn around and shake body) Star-Spangled Banner Oh, say! Can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous flight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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Singing Song Tip: Have fun! Make up new songs, or verses to an existing song.

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BASIC 4-H INFORMATION 4-H Vision A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change. What is 4-H? 4-H is a program for youth and their families regardless of residence, economic, cultural and ethnic background. It provides educational programs for youth and adults based on practical skills like learning to learn, decision-making, public speaking, goal setting, job skills, and more. Membership is open to all youth ages 5-19 years old. Five to eight year olds are referred to as Cloverbuds. The Cloverbud program is non-competitive. 4-H is a dynamic, voluntary educational program primarily conducted as an out-of-school learning experience for today’s young people. It opens doors by giving youngsters a wide range of opportunities to:  Learn about and how to do interesting things.  Have fun with friends while learning to do interesting things like taking care of plants or animals, fixing a bicycle, working on a computer or sewing a garment.  Make new friends, have fun, discover and develop by learning skills to use now and in the future.  Have a chance to try out new abilities and feel valued.  Learn to care about ourselves and others. In 4-H, young people learn about themselves and others through many activities that interest them. They learn, with hands-on experiences, why and how to do things. They also acquire social skills, learn how to plan, to make decisions, to communicate and to value themselves as capable people.

BASIC 4-H INFORMATION How Did 4-H Begin? 4-H began in the early 1890’s as Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs. These clubs were formed in communities to help young people learn farming and homemaking skills. In 1914, Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act establishing the Cooperative Extension System. 4-H Youth Development is the name given to Boys’ and Girls’ clubs when they became part of the Cooperative Extension. 4-H is the Youth Development program of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, supported cooperatively by Oklahoma State University, Langston University, CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service) USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and local County Government. What is the 4-H Mission? The mission of the 4-H Youth Development Education program is to provide experiential learning opportunities for culturally diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential, to develop skills that benefit them throughout life and fosters leadership and volunteerism. Achievement of this mission will result in capable, competent and caring citizens. What Do 4-H’ers Do? 4-H members are involved in projects and activities. A 4-H project is a group of learning activities that 4-H members do to learn about a topic. These topics might include such things as farm animals and pets, nutrition and cooking, bicycles, computers, art, gardening and many other interests. What Is A “4-H Project”?

Princess Pat (repeat after leader song) diddley bop! The Princess Pat to my block Lived in a tree, my hand, She sailed across, man The seven seas,

Pizza Man Chorus: Hey, hey bo-

She sailed across, The Channel Two, vegetarian And she took with her, in my hand A Rigabamboo.

With a salad in my hand I’m gonna be a

I gotta get back With a pizza in I’m gonna be the pizza (Chorus)

Vegetarian, pizza man, (Chorus)

A Rigabamboo, With a puppy in my hand, Now what is that? I’m gonna be a veterinarian, It's something made, Veterinarian, vegetarian, pizza man By the Princess Pat, . in my hand It's red and gold, (Chorus) And purple too, With a book in my hand, Thats why it's called, I’m gonna be a librarian A Rigabamboo. Librarian, Veterinarian, vegetarian, Now Captain Jack, pizza man, in my hand Had a mighty fine crew, (chorus) He sailed across, The Channel Two, But his ship sank, And yours will too, If you don't take, A Rigabamboo. A Rigabamboo, Now what is that? It's something made, By the Princess Pat, It's red and gold, And purple too, 101 Thats why it's called, A Rigabamboo. Now Captian Kurk, He was no jerk,

Okie Dokie Okie I’m an Okie dokie okie An Okie dokie do or die A real live native of the Red mans’ land, A land that is yours and mine I live in a big yellow teepee, Made of buffalo hide I’m an Okie dokie Okie with Oklahoma Pride! Oklahoma Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain And the wavin’ wheat can sure smell sweet When the wind comes right behind the rain. Oklahoma, every night my honey lamb and I sit along and talk And watch a hawk makin’ lazy circles in the sky. We know we belong to the land – and the land we belong to is grand! And when we say – Yeeow! Ayipieoo Ay! We’re only sayin’, you’re doing fine, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, O.K.L.A.H.O.M.A, Oklahoma! O.K! Old King Cole Old King Cole was a merry old soul and a merry old soul was he. He called for his pipe and he called for his bowl And he called for his infantry Group 1 - “Rooty, toot, toot” said the bugler 2 – “Mulligan again by gum” said the private 3 – “Left, right, left, right, left” said the corporal 4 – “Blankity, blank, blank, blank” said the sergeant 5 – “We want leave for a year” said the captain 6 – “Hold my horse by the head” said the major 7 – “The army’s gone to the dogs” said the general Happy men are we There’s none so fair as can compare With the Canadian Infantry !! (Divide group into seven sections, when each sections part of the song comes, have that section stand and sing their part as loud as possible. Repeat after each section-eight times total)

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4-H PROJECTS Animal Science  Beef  Dairy  Goats  Horse  Meats  Poultry  Sheep  Swine  Vet Science Small Animals/ Pets  Birds  Cats  Dogs  Fish  Pigeons  Rabbits Other _____________

Mechanical Science  Bicycle  Electricity  Woodworking

Communication Arts  Photography  Speaking

Plant Science Agronomy  Field Crops  Soils Horticulture  Gardening  Home Grounds  House Plants

Home Economics  Child Care  Fabrics and Fashions  Consumer Education  Food Science  Personal Development

Natural Resources  Entomology  Environmental Education  Forestry  Geology  Rangeland Ecosystems Wildlife  Amphibians & Reptiles  Fish  Game Birds  Habitat  Mammals  Backyard Wildlife

Health and Safety  Health and Fitness  Safety

Social and Political Science  Citizenship & Community Development  Government  International Study  Leadership

Leisure Education Hobbies and Collectibles  Visual Arts  Leathercraft  Postmark  Rocketry  Shooting Sports

Self-directed or locally-directed projects  Computer Science  Performing Arts  All Terrain Vehicles  Automotive  Farm Machinery & Tractors 13

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Energy Camping Aerospace Small Engines Other __________

BASIC 4-H INFORMATION There are many activities that provide learning experiences such as camps, exhibiting projects, doing demonstrations and attending or participating in workshops, conferences, tours, trips, and fairs. 4-H members develop personal skills by participating. A 4-H’er can learn self-understanding, how to get along with others, ways to communicate, make decisions and solve problems. They can learn how to manage resources and discover how to work well with others. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by participating in the program. What is the organizational structure of 4-H? 4-H is conducted through the Cooperative Extension System, and combines the efforts of youth and adult volunteer leaders, state land-grant universities, county and state governments and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 4-H is a cooperative effort supported through public funds at the federal level by USDA Extension Service, from the state level by the land-grant university, and at the county level by county budgets for Extension. 4-H is also supported from the private sector - individuals, business, foundations and grants through the National 4-H foundations. Local community and school 4-H programs are supported through private funds. Private support helps to expand and strengthen 4-H at all levels. What is the 4-H Team and Why? Parents, relatives, neighbors and others make 4-H happen by becoming volunteers. Those who work in 4-H do so as a team. Volunteers work directly and indirectly with youth.

Singin’ In The Rain Verse: I'm singing in the rain, Just singing in the rain, What a glorious feeling I know, (ch-chchch-chchch-chchch-woo!) (ch-chchch-chchch-chchch-woo!) (Sing Verse again while doing a motion and swaying side to side) 1. Thumbs up 4. Butt out 2. Elbows back 5. Head Back 3. Knees in 6. Tongue out (end of song) Sixties Movie (Leader sings first, audience repeats, continue motions throughout song) It’s a sixties party from a sixties movie! (arm motion up and down with thumbs out) See the surfers, on their surf boards (hand above brow as if looking for something) Da-na,na-na,na-na,na-na (arms out and body turned right as if on surf board) Da-na,na-na,na-na,na-na (arms out and body turned left as if on surf board) It’s a sixties party from a sixties movie! See the tanners, on their towels: Ouchie-ouchie-ouchie ouch (hands on as if burned) Da-na,na-na,na-na,na-na! Da-na,na-na,na-na,na-na! It’s a sixties party from a sixties movie! See the life guards, on their towers Flex and flex and flex and flex (arms in muscle motion as if flexing fast) Ouchie-ouchie-ouchie ouch Da-na,na-na,na-na,na-na! Da-na,na-na,nana,na-na! It’s a sixties party from a sixties movie! See the jelly fish, on the sand! Squishie, squishie, squish and squish (feet as if squish jellyfish) Flex and flex and flex and flex Ouchie-ouchie-ouchie ouch! Da-na,na-na,na-na,na-na! Da-na,na-na,na-na,na-na

Peanut Butter and Jelly Peanut, peanut butter, and Jelly! First you take the peanuts and you pick em, you pick em. Then you take the peanuts and you smash em, you smash em. Chorus : Peanut, peanut butter and jelly! Peanut, peanut butter and jelly! Then you take the jelly and you spread it, you spread it Then you take the samwhich and you chomp it, you chomp it Then you take the milk and you gulp it, you gulp it Chorus (regular, yelling “Jelly!” at end) Motions: hands waving to one side when singing peanut and the other when singing jelly Purple Stew We’re Making a purple stew, whip, whip; Whip Whip (whip head/body side to side) We’re Making a purple shoobie-doobie-doobie-doo (shake head/body down to grown and back up) With purple potatoes, and purple tomatoes, and you in my purple stew. (Point to someone) (pretend to stir a huge bowl, circular motion with arms) (everyone stands in large circle with two people in middle; those people sing the song and at the end point to someone on outside circle, who in turn joins them and sings the song with the group until everyone is in the “purple stew”)

BASIC 4-H INFORMATION The volunteers want to help youth learn, and then apply their newly developed knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. 4-H volunteers create a learning environment that stimulates growth. Learning-by-doing is the 4-H way. Through 4-H, young people who work with adults and older youth can learn useful skills and can serve their community and country by putting knowledge to work in real-life situations - even while they are young. Young people learn skills and gain knowledge through experiences - inquiring, exploring, testing, problem-solving and discovering. Notes:

Row, Row, Row Your Boat (sung in a 3 part round) Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream.

ORDER OF 4-H MEETING (Abbreviated form) President: "Will the meeting please come to order? The Vice-President will now lead the 4-H Club Ritual and 4-H Pledge." "The Song Leader will now lead us in a song." "The secretary will call the roll." "We shall now have the reading of the minutes of the last meeting." "Are there any additions or corrections to the minutes of the last meeting?" (Pause) "If not, the minutes stand as read." "We shall now have any committee reports or project reports." "Is there any unfinished business to come before the club?" "Is there any new business to come before the club?" "Are there any announcements?" "Do I hear a motion for adjournment of the business meeting?" "It has been moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn. All in favor - say aye, all opposed same sign. Motion carries." "I will now turn the program over to our vice president who will introduce our program."

Little Cabin In the Woods Little cabin in the woods Little man by the window stood Saw a rabbit hopping by Knocking at the door “Help me! Help me! Help me!” he said “Before the hunter shoots me dead” Come on in and stay awhile, safely to abide. Milk Give me a big M (echo: “big M) Chorus: Give me a little M (echo: little M) Don't give me no pop, no pop Chorus Don't give me no tea, no tea Give me a big I (echo: big I ) Just give me that milk, Give me a little I (echo: little I ) Moo, moo, moo, moo, moo Chorus Give me a big L (echo: big L) Give me a little L (Ll) Chorus Give me a big K (Kkkkkkkkkkk) Give me a little K (Kk) Chorus Give me a big MILK(echo: chocolate!) Give me a little MILK(echo: skim) Chorus (participants use each other’s hands as if they were milking) No Socks _________ Don’t wear no socks. I saw them when he took them off. They put them on a boat The boat refused to float They put them in the machine Out popped Mr. Clean They threw them in the sky Superman refused to fly They put them on the floor All the ants moved next door Cause _______ don’t wear no socks! (Echo: No Socks!) (fill in the blank with specific person’s name)

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt His name is my name too! Whenever I go out, The people always shout “There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt!” Da-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na! (Repeat going softer, than once again as loud as possible) Kentucky Fried Chicken A Pizza Hut, A Pizza Hut (hands above head like Pizza Hut) Kentucky Fried Chicken and a pizza hut (arms flap like chicken wings) McDonalds! McDonalds(make “M” over head with hands) Kentucky Fried Chicken and a pizza hut (wings, then hut) A Lean Cuisine, A Lean Cuisine (hands like small plate) Slim Fast Shake and a Lean Cuisine (drink shake) No Twinkies, No Twinkies (nod head and wave finger no) Slim Fast Shake and a Lean Cuisine (drink shake, small plate) A Ford Escort, A Ford Escort (drive one-handed) Mini-mini van and a Ford Escort (wiggle down to ground, one handed driver) Ferrari! Ferrari! (wind blowing through hair) Mini-mini van and a Ford Escort (wiggle down, one handed driver) A Jaba-the-Hut, a Jaba-the-Hut (fat stomach;) Luke Sky Walker and a Jaba-the-Hut (pretend light-saber, fat stomach) Darth Vader! Darth Vader! (hand over mouth) Luke Sky Walker and a Jaba-the-Hut (light saber, fat stomach) Lil’ Red Wagon You can’t ride my little red wagon, the wheels are broken the axels sagging Same song same verse a little bit louder and a whole lot worse! (Repeat this starting talking, then four times until yelling as loud as possible)

4-H RITUAL Nothing more nearly represents the purpose and character of 4-H Club work than the ritual. When correctly given it is beautiful and impressive. Every member should commit it to memory. It should be given by the entire club at each club meeting. It is as follows: Vice Pres.: "Stand, please”. "What is our 4-H CLUB MOTTO?" Members: "To make the Best Better”. Vice Pres: "We will repeat the 4-H CLUB PLEDGE”. Members: "I pledge My head to clearer thinking. My heart to greater loyalty. My hands to larger service, and My health to better living, for My club, my community, my country and my world". Vice Pres: "We will now give the PLEDGE TO THE FLAG”. Members: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Vice Pres: "We will now review the meaning of the club emblem. What is the national 4-H CLUB EMBLEM?" Members: "The National Club Emblem is the four leaf clover with the letter "H" on each leaflet running parallel with the mid-rib of the leaflet. Vice Pres: "What do the 4 H's on the Club Emblem represent?" Members: "They represent the equal training of the head, heart, hands, and health of every member”. Vice Pres: "For what is the head trained?" Members: "To think, to plan, to reason”. Vice Pres: "For what is the heart trained?" Members: "To be kind, to be true, to be sympathetic." Vice Pres: "For what are the hands trained?" Members: "To be useful, to be helpful, to be skillful." Vice Pres: "For what is the health trained?" Members: "To resist disease, to enjoy life, to make for efficiency”. Vice Pres: "In the All-Star Emblem, what does the fifth H represent?" Members: "The Home”. Vice Pres: "In what way can we be a help in our home life?" Members: "By striving to train for a home life that represents true character, comfortand contentment”. Vice Pres: "Be seated please."

SELECTING A 4-H PROJECT Consider the following when guiding a child in selecting a 4-H project:      

Interests, needs and capabilities of the member Opportunity for sufficient challenge and growth Family situation Availability of adequate financing Availability of equipment and space Availability of leadership for the project

Remember that 4-H projects provide opportunities for:        

Developing Subject Matter Skills Life Skills Development Participation Developing Communication Skills Keeping Records Sharing Ideas Productive Leisure Time Recognition

Parent’s role in project work:           

Aid in selecting, financing and managing project work Guide and support work without doing it for the member Encourage follow-through and completion Give praise and encouragement Assist in gathering tools and supplies Encourage record keeping Provide support and transportation Assist organizational, project, and activity leaders Become a project or activity leader Serve on committees to plan and implement club activities or project meetings Become a certified 4-H volunteer Core Competencies, Unit 1: Newsletter Support Articles 18

Herman The Worm I was sittin' on my fencepost, cheweing my bubblegum Playin' with my yo-yo, Doo-wop! Doo-wop! When along came Herman the worm And he was this big (make a motion as if measuring a cats length) And I said: "Herman? What happened?" "I ate a cat." I was sittin' on my fencepost, chewin’ my bubblegum Playin' with my yo-yo, Doo-wop! Doo-wop! When along came Herman the worm And he was this big (make a motion as if measuring a dogs length) And I said: "Herman? What happened?" "I ate a dog”. Sittin' on my fencepost, cheweing my bubblegum Playin' with my yo-yo, Doo-wop! Doo-wop! When along came Herman the worm And he was this big (make a motion as if measuring a cow length) And I said: "Herman? What happened?" "I ate my cow." Sittin' on my fencepost, cheweing my bubblegum Playin' with my yo-yo, Doo-wop! Doo-wop! When along came Herman the worm And he was this from that wall(point to wall) to that wall(point to other side of room) And I said: "Herman? What happened?" "I ate a whale." Sittin' on my fencepost, cheweing my bubblegum Playin' with my yo-yo, Doo-wop! Doo-wop! When along came Herman the worm And he was this big (make a motion as if measuring a tiny worm) And I said: "Herman? What happened?" "I burped." Hokey Pokey You put your right hand in, You put your right hand out, You put your right hand in, And you shake it all about, You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around That what it's all about! motion)

2) left hand 3) right foot 4) left foot 5) head 6) butt 7) whole self (stand in a circle and do each

Grand Old Captain Kirk The Grand Old Captain Kirk He Had A Thousand Men, He Beamed 'em Up To The Enterprise Everyone stands up And Beamed 'em Down Again. Everyone sits down And When You're Up Your Up, Everyone stands up And When You're Down Your Down, Everyone sits down And When You're Only Half Way Up, Everyone half-way up You're Nowhere to Be Found. (repeat continually getting faster. Motions: stand up, sit down and them bend knees while standing) Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Head, shoulders, knees and toes Knees and toes Head, shoulders, knees and toes Knees and toes Eyes and ears and mouth and nose. Head, shoulders, knees and toes Knees and toes. (Repeat 3 times, faster than the previous)

Philosophy: 4-H events provide an opportunity for education, evaluation and recognition. Examples of 4-H events include: Public Speaking, Communications, Fabrics & Fashion, Achievement program, Fairs and Livestock/Horse Shows, etc. The evaluation may be formal or informal. The most common form of 4-H evaluation is judging - the comparison of differences when selecting one article, animal or product instead of another because of defined qualities and standards (Oklahoma 4-H, 2008).

It’s a Good Time To Get Acquainted It’s a good time to get acquainted, It’s a good time to know, Who is sitting close to you, And to smile and say “HELLO”. Goodbye, lonesome feeling, Farewell glassy stare, Here’s my hand, my name is “_ _ _ _ _ _ _” So put your hand right here. Song Singing Tip: As a song leader, make sure to practice any new song at more than once before singing it with a group so that the song flows smoothly! 94

COMMUNITY SERVICE Citizenship is the relationship between you and others, as demonstrated by the following:

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1. The way you think, feel and act toward your family, other 4-H’ers, your school and faith groups and other people in your community. 2. Activities which help foster greater understanding of the role of a community citizen. Activities which contribute to the welfare of your local 4 -H club, individuals in your community and the community as a whole. The 4-H’er shows good citizenship by working with people to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a good citizen. Citizenship activities can include helping an individual or a group or carrying out a project individually. Positive role model for younger members. Doing the right thing for the right reason.

Examples of Citizenship:  Helping those less fortunate.  Being a positive role model for young people.  Representing 4-H while working with others to deal with significant community issues. 4-H Core Competencies, Unit 2 Getting the Most Out of the 4-H Experience 20

Frog Song Mmm-At went the little green frog one day Mmm-At went the little green frog At his eyes went sha na na na na, sha na na na na, sha na na na na, Honk honk went the big bad truck one day Split splat went the the little green frog And his eyes don’t go sha na na na na Cause they got licked up by a dog Funky Cockroach (Leader) Let me see you funky chicken! (All) WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY? (Leader) Let me see you funky chicken! (All) WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY? I said.... Chorus: Ooo, ah-ah-ah ooo, ah-ah-ah ooo, ah-ah-ah ooo, Ooo, ah-ah-ah ooo, ah-ah-ah ooo, ah-ah-ah ooo, Left, Left, Left, Right Left. Other Verses: 1. “Funky Chicken”: dance around in a circle with arms crooked up as chicken wings 2. “Dracula”: one arm up in front of face as if a cape was draped over it, peek out from behind arm, then repeat with other arm 3. “Darth Vader”: "Luke you are my son, you are my son, you are my son, you are my son" while fighting with imaginary light sabers 4. ‘’Elvis”: “Thank you very much, thank you very much” (disco leg) 5. “Cockroach”: lay on the floor shaking legs in the air Ham and Eggs Ham and eggs, Ham and eggs, I like mine fried nice and brown. I like mine fried up side down. Ham and eggs, Ham and eggs, Flip 'em, Flop 'em, Flop 'em, Flip 'em, Ham and eggs! (split into three groups for “Ham” “and” “eggs” to be sung; the rest of the song is sung together)

Do Your Ears Hang Low? Do your ears hang low, Do they wobble to and fro, Can you tie them in a knot, Can you tie them in a bow, Can you throw them over your shoulder,Like a continental soldier, Do your ears hang low?! (Repeat as many times as desired, continually getting faster each time) Duck Song (Leader sings each line then group echo’s, except when” together”) I had a duck His name was Dave He’s living in my microwave Together: I had a duck his name was Dave, he’s living in my microwa-a-a-ve. One day I bought A Lean Cuisine And popped it in that wave machine Together: 1 day I bought a lean cuisine and popped it in that wave machi-i-i-ne. I turned the knob To way up high And blew poor Dave, up to the sky Together: I turned the knob to way up high, and blew poor Dave up to the sky-y-y. Now poor old Dave, He’s not to smart He’s living in my cuisine art Together: he’s living in my cuisine a-r-r-t. Everybody’s Heard About 4-H?? 4-H, 4-H everybody’s heard about 4-H, haven’t they? 4-H, 4-H Tell somebody today. (girls)My name is ______hope you have a nice day, today. (guys,)My name is______ hope you have a nice day, today.

4-H DAY AT THE CAPITOL 4-H Day at the Capitol is an opportunity to share our story and be heard by those who make the decisions, set the budget and change laws for our state. Each youth delegate is a walking and talking product of the 4-H Youth Development program. These will give you a better understanding at what 4-H Day at the Capitol is all about:   

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A time for YOUth to visit with elected representatives in the Oklahoma House and Senate. Share how 4-H impacts Oklahoma families and communities through educational programs and services. Provide information congressional members should know about the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Let state legislatures hear what YOUth have to say, before they make a decisions about youth programs, education, health and safety!

Young people have an important perspective of their community and creative solutions to issues. Tulsa County 4-H Youth Officers & Ambassadors are first selected to represent Tulsa County as a 4-H Day at the Capitol Delegate. If interested, make sure to run for Tulsa County 4-H Youth Officer or apply to be a Tulsa County 4-H Ambassador to experience this incredible opportunity to share the 4-H accomplishments and strides to making the best better!

Song Singing Tip: To introduce a new song, sing it through once first, then as an entire group a second time. This way everyone gets familiar with it!

PROJECTS - EXAMPLES H.U.G.S. Hats, Underwear, Gloves, Socks This is a community service project where individuals can donate H.ats, U.nderwear, G.loves and S.ocks to help the Tulsa Day Center and other organizations. This project occurs off and on throughout the year.

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, takes part in the nation’s largest annual cleanup, beautification and community improvement program. Sample Activities      

Community beautification Litter cleanup and prevention Recycling & clothing drives Flower and tree planting School locker or grounds cleanup Paint a downtown building

Stamp Out Hunger Stamp out Hunger is the Nation’s largest single-day food drive. Campbell Soup Company and the United States Postal Service partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers to co -sponsor this event. The event happens on the 2nd Saturday in May.

Boom Chicka Boom

(repeat after leader) I said a boom chicka I said a boom chicka boom! I said a boom chicka-rocka, chicka-rocka, chicka-boom! Uh huh! Oh Yeah! One more time! Underwater style: fingers dribbling against lips Slowly: As slow and drawn out as possible Janitor: I said a broom-sweep-a-broom. I said a broom sweep-a-mop-a, sweep-a-mop-a, sweep a broom! Barnyard style: I said a moo chicka moo. I said a moo-chicka- bock-a, chicka-bocka, chicka-moo! Car Style: I said a vroom shift-a-vroom. I said a vroom shifta-(“ree-rree” creaking noise) shifta-(“ree-rree” creaking noise) shifta vroom (Have fun and make up your own versions of this song!)

Canoe Song There’s a boy and a girl in a little canoe with the moon shine’ in all around And as they pulled their paddles back you couldn’t even hear a sound (echo: “No Sound!”) So they talked and they talked till the moon grew dim, then he said you better kiss me or get out and swim So whatcha gonna do in a little canoe, With the moon shine ‘in all a; boats floatin’ all a; girls swimin’ all around. Girls: Swim baby swim, and don’t you give in! Guys: Stay baby stay, we like it that way! (girls and guys battle this out in a screaming competition twice each to see who is louder) Car Song I’m a little pile of tin, nobody knows what shape I’m in. I’ve got four wheels and a runnin’ board, I’m not a Chevy, and I’m not a Ford. Honk, honk (repeat once) beep beep (repeat again) crash (end)

Bingo There was a farmer who had a dog, And Bingo was his name-o. B-I-N-G-O B-I-N-G-O B-I-N-G-O And Bingo was his name-o. (repeat, each time taking out a letter of B-I-N-G-O and replacing it with a clap until there are no more letters of Bingo) Bob Hey, My name is Bob And I work in a button factory, I've got a wife and a dog and a family, One day the boss came up to me and said Hey Bob, Are you busy? I said noooo, He said turn the button with your _____. 1) Left hand 2) Right Hand 3) Left Foot 4) Right Foot 5) Butt 6) Tongue (Repeat after leader; do motions with body) Bonnie My Bonnie lies over the ocean, My Bonnie lies over the sea, My Bonnie lies over the ocean, So bring back my Bonnie to me, to me Bring back, bring back, Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me

Song Singing Tip: Have words on an overhead projector or paper so everyone will remember the words!

PROJECTS - EXAMPLES Pop Tab Collections 4-H members throughout the state ask families, friends, businesses and neighbors to collect the tabs off of pop and soup cans. Objective  To provide a community service opportunity that supports the Ronald McDonald House.

Kids Helping Kids 4-H members throughout the state ask families, friends and neighbors for $1 donations. For each $1 donation, donors receive a McDonald’s coupon as a “thank you.” By participating in the campaign, 4-H members not only get satisfaction of helping others, but can also win some great prizes. The more contributions you collect, the more prizes you win. Objective  To provide a community service opportunity that supports the Ronald McDonald House, Oklahoma 4-H Foundation and your local club.  One third of the money you raise will stay in your county, while half of it goes to Ronald McDonald House, and the rest to the 4-H Foundation. Travel Supply Drive Bring travel necessity items to the 4-H office. The Ronald McDonald House uses these for their guests.

DIME DROP

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Every Dime Counts! In year six of this project, the state goal is to complete our goal of raising enough money to build a house for a low-income family through Habitat for Humanity (HFH). Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Habitat has built more than 150,000 houses around the world, providing more than 750,000 people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. HFHI was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller along with his wife Linda. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses. Habitat is not a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment and the monthly montage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor -- sweat equity -- into building their Habitat house and the houses of others.

America The Beautiful O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! (note: this is just the first verse, most commonly sung) Austrian An old Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high, When along came an avalanche, interrupting his cry! Chorus: Yo-delayy-eee, Yo-delayy-eee, Yo-delayy-e, Yo-delayy-e, Yodel-oo Yo-delayy-e, Yo-delayy-e, Yodel-oo Yo-delayy-he-he Oh Ho! 1. Grizzly bear: grrr! 2., Jersey cow: squirt, squirt! 3. Pretty girl: kiss, kiss! 4. Her father: hey you! Big Fat Hen A big fat hen (then add next verse) A big fat hen A couple of ducks and A big fat hen A big fat hen A couple of ducks Three running hares and A big fat hen (Continue adding the following) Four brown bears Five fat felines Six simple simons Seven silly sailors sailing the seven seas Eight egotistical elephants eagerly awaiting entrance into Ethiopia Nine nimbling ninnys nimbling nimbling gnats Ten tiny tom Toms tinkering tiny tunes 89

All That I Can Say (repeat after leader) Flea Flea fly Flea fly flow Feasta Cooma lotta cooma lotta cooma lotta feasta Oh no, no, no, na feasta Esca meany sala meany Oh-ah do ah-la meany Esca meany sala meany Oh-ah do ah With an epp bidily oatin doatin bo-dope skid eatin’ dats a what I can chew (another verse; same repeat after leader style) Cheese Cheese Sauce Anchovies Pizza Eatta Lotta Eatta Lotta Eatta Lotta Pizza Oh No Don't Drop The Pizza If You Drop The Pizza Nobody Eatza Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Belch Announcements Announcements, announcements, announcements (echo: ‘ments, ‘ments, ‘ments, ‘ments) A terrible way to die, a terrible way to die A terrible death to be talked to death, a terrible way to die. We sold our cow, we sold our cow, we have no use for your bull now We sold our sow, we sold our sow, We have no use for hogwash now (echo: for hogwash now) America My country, 'tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountain side Let Freedom ring. (note: this is just the first verse, most commonly sung)

EACH ONE, REACH ONE "Each One, Reach One" is simple... if every current 4-H member recruited and enrolled one new member in their local club, Oklahoma's 4-H enrollment doubles. The program was started by State 4-H President, Natalie James in 1988. One goal of the 2006-07 State 4-H Officer team is to revive the “Each One, Reach One” project. We want to not only increase enrollment, but the retention and participation of new 4-H members. To participate in “Each One, Reach One,” an enrolled 4-H member recruits one “new” member into their local club and mentors that person during their first year of enrollment. Mentor means you will help the individual and their family to understand 4-H, encourage their attendance and participation at club meetings, activities and 4-H events. During their first year of enrollment you will also provide the new member with the leadership and guidance necessary to plan and carry out project work in one 4-H project area. Our goal is “Quality vs. Quantity.” We want you to make an investment in the individual so the new member becomes as passionate about 4-H as you are! It is important to understand that participation, cooperation and self-determined goals are just as important as participation in peer competition in the retention of new members during the first year.

LEADERSHIP

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There are various levels and kinds of leadership: 1. Helping an individual (4-H member or other) learn in a one-to -one situation. 2. Helping several individuals with a project in a group situation (presenting workshops, demonstrations, speeches and other oral presentations). Helping individuals learn about a project through a promotion (displays, distributions of literature, etc.). Planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a program or activity. Serving as a teen or adult leader for a project club or group. Serving as a committee chairman or officer. Serving as an active/functional committee member.

Examples of Leadership:  Presenting workshops, short courses, etc.  Helping others learn about project through promotional activities.  Planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a program or activity.  Serving as a leader for a project club or group.  Serving as an officer or committee member. Oklahoma 4-H Core Competencies, Unit 2 Getting the Most Out of the 4-H Experience

Songs compiled by Sarah Chorley, Song Leader 04-05 Songs complied from: Tulsa County 4-H Song Book Oklahoma 4-H Song Book(1988) Miniwanca Song Book

DENVER WESTERN 4-H ROUNDUP

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Denver Western Roundup is a youth leadership conference and a combination of national contests. Conference participants will gain new knowledge and experiences by participating in a variety of educational workshops, discussions and tours. This five day trip is taken by charter bus and is held in January in Denver, Colorado. Youth delegates must be 15 years of age by January 1 of the current program year.

In recognition of the need for leadership abilities in all aspects of life, Tulsa County 4-H conducted the first ever Tulsa County 4-H Youth Leadership Institute in June 2007

Objectives  To offer 4-H delegates an opportunity to participate in a planned educational experience.  To provide an opportunity to work and learn in a cooperative atmosphere  To show the cultural, art and business opportunities of a major metropolitan area.  To honor official 4-H delegates by providing them a new and enjoyable experience. Eligibility:  15 or older by January 1of 4-H program year  Age, 4-H tenure, and grade in school are considered for selection  Interested parties must speak with the Extension Educator Location of Trip:  Denver, Co  usually January

The 4-H YLI is an intensive 4-day hands-on leadership training program designed to assist youth in being better leaders in their 4-H club, their school and their community. Youth participants range in age from 10 to 18. Traditionally held the first week in June. Youth are given the opportunity to learn about leadership roles and expectations, club officer roles, communication skills, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, community issues and service learning. An important lesson youth participants learn is, if you put your mind to it and learn, you can be a great leader! Activities covered during the Leadership Institute include:  Leadership building  Team building  Officer position education  Community service opportunities  Hands-on activities  Writing letters to Legislators  Goal setting

COUNTY OFFICER ELECTIONS

NATIONAL CONGRESS

Being a Tulsa County 4-H Youth Officer is an intense, yet rewarding experience. The officers meet almost every month to keep order in the Tulsa County 4-H program from the youth aspect.

Objectives  Provide youth a high quality, relevant educational and cross cultural experience they would not otherwise obtain within their state.  Provide a multi-track experience focused on current themes of high interest to youth including workforce preparation and citizen politics.  Respond to the diversity of needs and program priorities from state to state, including visibility for the 4-H youth development program and the Cooperative Extension Service.  Create a learning environment comfortable for youth coming from diverse experiences.  Involve youth as partners in planning, implementing and leading the program.  "Salute" the contributions that youth currently do and will make in their communities.

Who can run for office: 1. Any active Tulsa County 4-H member who is 14 or older at the time of the elections may file for office. 2. You must complete a county record book and earn at least a bronze medal. These are due the day of elections. 3. You must file for the office by Friday, July 25. You may either mail the form, bring it by the office, or fax it into the office (Fax #: 746-3726). We will not take phone filing. The form requires signatures and this is not available over the phone. 4. You must present a 1-3 minute speech for the offices for which you are running. 5. You may not run for more than two offices. 6. No more than two offices can be filled by members of the same 4-H club. 7. You are responsible for all campaign materials. You must make sure all your materials are removed the evening of the elections. 8. If elected as an officer, you are expected to represent Tulsa County 4-H in a leadership capacity. This means you may have to make sacrifices with some social activities. We will work around required school activities. 9. You cannot hold a Tulsa County Officer position that you have already held. Once elected, officers have monthly meetings, serve as Masters of Ceremonies of the Achievement Banquet & Share the Fun, assist with the County Ambassador Program and provide workshops at miscellaneous events and trainings and other duties as they arise.

Eligibility:  16 or older by January 1 of 4-H program year  Must be an active 4-H member after selected  Must apply according to the state guidelines Required Materials:  National 4-H Congress Application  Personal Resume (2 pages, functional format)  4-H Story (up to 6 pages including project work, citizenship, leadership and personal information, can be from 4-H project record book)  Enclosed in a folder  Applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee Location of Trip:  Location Varies.  Usually held over the Thanksgiving holiday & into the next week.

KANSAS CITY GLOBAL

TULSA COUNTY 4-H AMBASSADORS

Objectives  To offer 4-H delegates an opportunity to participate in a planned educational experience.  To provide an opportunity to work and learn in a cooperative atmosphere.  To show the cultural, art and business opportunities of a major metropolitan area.  To honor official 4-H delegates by providing them a new and enjoyable experience.

Tulsa County 4-H Ambassadors are selected through an application process. Each year, traditionally in June, applications are due. A Leadership Committee grades the applicants and those with 75 points or higher get accepted into the program. You must be 11 years and older to apply.

Eligibility:  15 or older by January 1 of 4-H program year  Must remain active in 4-H once selected for the trip (as determined by 4-H Club leader and Extension Staff.)  Age, 4-H tenure, and grade in school are considered for selection  Achievement in one or more projects with emphasis in leadership skills Required Materials:  Oklahoma 4-H Project Report Form  4-H Story (up to 6 pages)  4-H Photo Section (up to 3 pages of photos)  Enclosed in Official 4-H Record Book Folder Location of Trip:  Kansas City, Mo.  usually during the 2nd or 3rd week of March 

DONOR NEEDED

4-H Ambassadors are responsible for being a good representative, spokesperson and leader for the Tulsa County 4-H Program as well as a messenger for the 4-H story. As a 4 -H Ambassador, they are telling the 4-H story all the time. Purpose  Make 4-H more visible across the county.  Help 4-H members tell the story of: Your county, Oklahoma & Nation  Represent and promote 4-H with displays at various meetings, civic groups and 4-H activities.  Encourage 4-H members to get involved in 4-H projects and programs. Function  Know your facts about 4-H and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service  Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude  Look the part: dress appropriately at each event, you are the face of 4-H  Communicate the 4-H Story  Educate 4-H donors  Be available upon request.

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK OKLAHOMA 4-H MONTH

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS

4-H promotional activity held during the month of October. Local clubs, counties and the state programs conduct a mass media campaign for 4-H through posters, displays, newspaper, radio, TV, etc. Each club and county is responsible for planning activities.

Eleven day short course held in Washington D.C. during June and/or July. Trips and tours of the capitol city highlight the week long event. Participants learn through lectures, discussions, field trips and group living. Nickname: CWF. This course is designed to:

County officers, Ambassadors, members and certified volunteers assist in planning, developing and organizing the Tulsa County 4-H Open House located at the OSU Extension Office in Tulsa, 4116 E. 15th. Local clubs are encouraged to contact their local media and promote the event in their community.

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Develop a greater understanding of American citizenship. Teach the basic functions of government at the national level. Develop skills for practicing and teaching citizenship in local 4-H club.

Educating Tulsa County citizens and celebrating the 4-H Youth Development program is key to spreading the 4-H word. By being active with promotions, we increase involvement and membership. Every October during National 4-H Week and Oklahoma 4-H Month, 4-H programs open their doors for people to get a glimpse of what 4-H is all about. Through open houses, festivals and other events, 4-H welcomes youth and adults to find their perfect fit within the 4-H youth development organization as a 4-H member or volunteer. Here are some ideas to celebrate the 4-H program:  Club Open House  Membership Drive  4-H Project Expo  Fun festival full of games and 4-H projects  Animal or Fashion Extravaganza  Community Service Project  Public Speaking at your school  Writing a PSA or news release  Getting on TV 30

Eligibility:  15 or older by January 1 of 4-H program year  Must be active member of 4-H at the time of the trip (as determined by 4-H Leader and Extension Staff)  Selection is based on achievement in citizenship project work  Must be willing to assist in securing donors for the trip Required Materials:  Oklahoma 4-H Project Report Form  4-H Story (up to 6 pages)  4-H Photo Section (up to 3 pages of photos)  Enclosed in Official 4-H Record Book Folder Location of Trip:  National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD  Usually the delegation leaves during the second or third week of June and returns 10 - 12 days later. DONOR NEEDED

TRIPS Recognizes the accomplishments of 4-H members and provides them an opportunity to participate in 4-H activities with youth from other areas of the state and country. Trip participants are encouraged to report on all leader/ donor sponsored trips. This includes Citizenship Washington Focus, Kansas City 4-H Global Conference and Western 4-H Roundup. Delegates may be responsible for some or all of the expenses of the trip depending on the availability of county funds. These are a once in a lifetime opportunity for youth to broaden their horizons and learn in depth about important issues and project work. Traveling is another unique way for 4-H’ers to expand their territorial outlook into other states. 4-H drives leadership and citizenship into the lives of others. By learning above and beyond at these conferences you will increase your ability to understand other people while gaining educational information to bring back to your community, county, district and state.

NE DISTRICT VOLUNTEER & PARENT CONFERENCE District 4-H Volunteers Conferences are held annually to provide training to Oklahoma 4-H Volunteers. The Northeast Volunteer Conference is usually held in January or February. Location varies. Objectives:  Provide learning experiences beyond the boundaries of the county.  Provide for opportunities for volunteers to learn through sharing ideas and experiences with other volunteers from throughout Oklahoma.  Provide volunteers and county extension staff access to resources that are not available at the county level. Who Can Participate:  Participation is open to all 4-H Volunteers, 4-H parents, resource persons, extension educators, and other interested individuals.  Teen leaders and members are also given opportunities to participate in some aspects of the conference as determined by the planning committee. These opportunities may include participation in mini-fair displays and talent programs.

This is an unforgettable experience where long lasting friendships are established. Ask past recipients and participants about their experiences. You’ll get excited and strive to be a future winner and/or participant. Certified volunteers are eligible to apply for chaperoning out-ofstate trips. Try something new from the local, district or state level. Travel and discover a new part of 4-H.

STATE VOLUNTEER & PARENT CONFERENCE State 4-H Volunteers Conference is held in July to provide training and recognition to Oklahoma 4-H Volunteers. Usual location: Stillwater (OSU) Objectives:  Provide learning experiences beyond the boundaries of the county.  Provide opportunities for volunteers to learn through sharing ideas and experiences with other volunteers from throughout Oklahoma.  Provide volunteers and county extension staff access to resources that are not available at the county level.  Provide appropriate recognition to leaders who have provided outstanding service to the Oklahoma 4-H Program. Who Can Participate:  Participation is open to all 4-H volunteers, 4-H parents, resource persons, extension educators, and other interested individuals.  Teen leaders and members are also given opportunities to participate in some aspects of the conference as determined by the planning committee. These opportunities may include participation in mini-fair displays and talent programs.

SENIOR AWARDS - SCHOLARSHIPS Hall of Fame Award & Scholarship         

14 - 19 years old (2) awards given each year Award: Certificate, $1500.00 Post-graduate Scholarship, Personal Portrait Sponsor: Creek Nation Grant, Tulsa County 4-H, Bob Stinchcomb Studios, Mr. Bill Doenges, misc donors Highest honor in the County Awards Program Minimum of 4 years as a 4-H Member. Emphasis in overall participation of 4-H member in club, county, district and state activities. Records must reflect growth in 4-H work so that a balance of project skills, leadership and citizenship are shown. Records must be entered for State Awards.

NOTE: Presentation of all special awards is dependent on receipt of sponsor &/or other donor funding.

Hundreds of 4-H parents and volunteers from across Oklahoma come together to share ideas for their local 4-H programs at the Oklahoma 4-H Parent-Volunteer Conference. The forum will bring 4-H volunteers together to network and learn about innovative programs that will help bring fresh perspectives and activities to 4-H programs across the state of Oklahoma.

SENIOR AWARDS - SCHOLARSHIPS Charlene B. Nichols Memorial Award & Scholarship      

14 - 19 years old (2) award given each year Award: $100.00 Award & Plaque with Name on perpetual plaque hung at the OSU Extension Center Sponsor: Dr. Nichols Emphasis on achievement, leadership, and citizenship in project work Records must reflect educational component of 4-H work as the applicant has helped others develop their natural, human, social, and economic resources to make their community a better place to live.

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High School Senior or Spring Graduate (min 4 years) (1) award given each year Award: $100.00 scholarship with Plaque or trophy & Name on perpetual plaque displayed at the OSU Extension Center Sponsor: George & Phyllis Stunkard, Robert & Patsy Rowland. Emphasis in citizenship, leadership and achievement Records must reflect good character, dependability, leadership and citizenship of the 4-H member.

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Graduating senior or college freshman who have not past their 19th birthday by Jan. 1 of the current year (1) award given each year Award: Certificate & $1000 scholarship Sponsor: Donor Needed Minimum of 3 years in 4-H.

4-H ON TRAC All clubs need six individuals in planning the current club year. This involves the Tulsa County 4-H Club Leaders, Club Trainers, Recreational Leaders, Educational Leaders, Club Officers and Club Member. A monthly plan will be completed to include recreational and educational programming at the monthly meetings while incorporating planning time for regular 4-H events at the local, county, district and state levels. What will be accomplished: 1. The Club Leadership Team will have two (2) hours to complete their renewal paperwork and get started on their club plans for the upcoming club year. 2. All paperwork for the past and new club year will be completed. 3. Volunteer Renewals will be handed out. Please complete ASAP. 4. Provides for a better organized year devoted to implementing the plan. 5. The team will be successful in setting goals for their club, therefore, giving you the chance to do other things. 6. This will reduce stress for all because the plans and paperwork will be written. 7. This counts as one of your volunteer training credits for the year. Don’t forget you need to attend 4 trainings a year. 8. The club year will be more relaxing, educational and fun for the whole family. You won’t have to second guess or fly by the seat of your pants! 9. A group bond of great minds that will be able to conquer their schedules and ideas. 10. A stronger 4-H family will be built!

LIFE SKILLS 4-H programs concentrate on helping young people acquire life skills. Life skills are developed as a member learns a “skill”. “Life skills” are the ways we apply the information learned to real life situations. The Targeting Life Skills Model developed by Iowa State University Extension (1996) targets life skills in a bull’s eye - aiming 4-H youth toward life skills development using the four H’s of the Clover. A well-balanced 4-H experience for the individual or a club activity/event will focus equally on all four quadrants of the model. In designing an educational experience, it is suggested that the parent, volunteer or educator elect and focus on one skill from each quadrant and integrate it into the subject matter content. The key to “life skills” development is the individual having an opportunity to talk about and apply an experience to other aspects of their life. Example - How is following directions for a recipe and measuring ingredients correctly applicable to other experiences in life? 4-H Core Competencies, Unit 2 Getting the Most Out of the 4-H Experience

SENIOR AWARDS - SCHOLARSHIPS Danforth "I DARE YOU" Award & Scholarship    

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15-18 years of age and have completed their Freshman Year in High School. Minimum of 3 years as a 4-H member Entering Jr. or Sr. year in high school or just graduated (2) awards given each year Award: Certificate "I Dare You" Book & $500.00 scholarship to attend the AYF National Leadership Conference through the 4-H Foundation Must apply for the AYF scholarship Sponsor: Kyle & Carol Hunt, American Youth Foundation Records must reflect four-fold development of the individual (physical, mental, social and spiritual). Length of time in 4-H Record Book must be entered for State Awards.

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Entering Jr. or Sr. year in high school or just graduated (2) awards given each year Award: Plaque & $50 Cash Sponsor: Donor Needed Emphasis in Citizenship Project. Record book must be entered in State Awards Program

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13 or older (1) award given each year Award: Plaque & $250 Cash Sponsor: Friends & Family of Lois Olzawski Volunteer service hours must be reported by the 4-H member with documents currently used at school or community organizations. Include the location, the type of service, number of hours, and signature of the 4-H member and supervising adult where service was given. Enclosed in official 4-H Record Book folder. 79

INERMEDIATE/SENIOR AWARDS Small Animal (Junior, Intermediate & Senior Award)    

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(1) award given each year (9-19 years old) Award: Plaque & $50.00 Cash Award Sponsor: Dr. Randall & Gayla Burris Recognizes a 4-H member who excels in small animal project(s) such as poultry, rabbits, dogs, fish, or other "backyard" or pet projects. Project should reflect growth in skills, leadership and citizenship.

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(1) award given each year Award: Certificate & $50.00 Cash Award Sponsor: Michael & Chrissy Whitten The report must clearly display the use of recreation for self -growth of the 4-H member. Must include leadership and citizenship with the recreational activities.

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TULSA COUNTY FREE FAIR Rules & Regulations 1. ELIGIBILITY - Exhibition in this department is open to all enrolled 4-H members from Tulsa County. 2. 4-H members who have reached their 9th birthday by the date of the fair are eligible to exhibit in competitive classes Sections 300–324. 3. 4-H Cloverbud members may enter in Section 325 and Section 500 - Open Class Youth. 4. 4-H exhibits are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. 5. 4-H members should be enrolled in the project area to exhibit. 6. NO exhibits may be entered more than one time and each exhibit must have been made by the exhibitor during the last year, except for classes which are a collection and are added to in successive years. 7. Exhibits should be permanently signed and dated, in an inconspicuous location, if material permits. Some exhibits that should be signed and dated are posters, most arts and crafts including fine art, ceramics, woodworking and wood crafts, herbarium cards, seed boards, forestry and wood sample exhibits and model rocketry. 8. 4-H members who enter crops and horticulture must be able to prove that such crops entered in his/her name were produced by them during the current year. 9. At the county fair, 4-H indoor exhibits will be selected for the Tulsa State Fair by the judges in the respective area. A “selected for state fair” sticker will be placed on all indoor exhibits selected for the state fair. 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors are eligible to enter the Tulsa State Fair regardless of county placing.

TULSA COUNTY FREE FAIR COPY WRITTEN MATERIAL & REFERENCING SOURCES All 4-H exhibits should be the original work of the 4-H member. When information is taken from books, publications, magazines, or from the Internet it should be expressed in the 4-H members own words. The 4-H member must reference the source of the information by using an asterisk (*) or a number (if more than one) and name the actual source at the end or bottom of paper, poster, educational display following an asterisk or corresponding number in text. No copyrighted or trademark protected written or visual material (pictures, photos, drawings, illustrations, etc.) should be used from books, magazines, publications or from the Internet without permission from the original creator. If a 4-H’er applies for and is granted permission to use a copyrighted or trademark protected item, a copy of the permission from or letter needs to be attached to the back of the exhibit and properly cited with an asterisk (*) or number. If an item (picture, photo, drawing, illustration, etc.) that is not protected is used its source must be cited and referenced by using an asterisk (*) or number and the source information placed at the end or bottom of paper, poster, or educational display, following an asterisk or corresponding number. See the Tulsa County Free Fair Book for more detailed exhibit information.

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13 - 19 year olds (2) awards given each year Award: Certificate & $50.00 Savings Bond Sponsor: Donor Needed Emphasis in public speaking in project(s)

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13 or older (1) award given each year Award: Certificate & $50.00 Cash Sponsor: Donor Needed Minimum of 4 years interest in safety activities in selected project area(s).

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13 or older (2) awards given each year Award: Plaque & $50.00 Savings Bond Sponsor: The Tuttle Family Foundation Emphasis in leadership shown in project area.

S.E.T. Award (Science, Engineering and Technology) *NEW  13 or older  (2) awards given each year  Award: Certificate & $200 Savings Bond  Sponsor(s): Pat & Cindy Crowley, Michael & Chrissy Whitten  Emphasis in science, engineering and technology

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INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR AWARDS

SHARE THE FUN CONTEST The Tulsa County 4-H Share-the-Fun Program is a talent and skit event involving all ages of youth, 5-19 years of age. Objectives:  To provide 4-H members an opportunity to get on stage and "share-the-fun" with other 4-H members and the audience with their talented performances.  To foster the development of teamwork among members of the local 4-H club.  To help youth develop poise, self-confidence and skill by appearing before an audience.

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13 & 14 year olds (1) award given each year Award: Plaque or trophy & $50.00 Savings Bond Sponsor: 4-H VOICE Must complete a State 4-H Record Book.

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13 - 19 year olds (2) awards given each year Award: Certificate & $50.00 Savings Bond Sponsor: Herb Karner, 4-H VOICE Joined 4-H after 13th birthday

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13 or older (2) awards given each year Award: Certificate & $50.00 Savings Bond Sponsor: TC Farmer’s Union, Paul & Muriel Hayes Emphasis in Natural Resources such as: environmental education; forestry, geology, entomology, and eco-systems.

Participants: All performances should include enrolled 4-H members from 9 - 19 years of age for the current year. An individual may not participate in more than one individual, small or large group performance. An individual may not participate in more than two acts total. 4-H Cloverbud members should participate in the Cloverbud non-competitive activities, ie., group project and/or Cloverbud Costume Parade. Cloverbuds may participate in group acts in “prop only” parts. Age Group (as of January 1 of the program year): Cloverbuds: 5 - 8 year old members Junior: 4-H members who are under 9 - 11 years old Intermediate: 4-H members 12 - 14 years old Senior: 4-H members 15 or older Number of members per act :  Small group acts have 2, 3 or 4 persons.  Large group acts have 5 or more people.  Individual acts have one (1) person plus accompanist.

JUNIOR AWARDS

SHARE THE FUN CONTEST

Advanced Junior Citizenship Award Accompaniment: The accompanist should accompany the main performer or performers and not be an integral part of the act. “Accompanist” is intended to mean one individual person accompanying on one instrument. A CD may be used for accompaniment. Length of Act: Not to exceed 6 minutes from the time the curtain opens until it closes. Total time including set up and clearing stage shall not exceed 10 minutes. Acts which exceed time limits are penalized.  Any time up to 1/2 minute over 6 minutes: 2 points penalty per judge  1/2 minute to 1 minute over 6 minutes: 5 points per judge  Each additional minute or part of a minute:10 point penalty per minute per judge

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(1) award given each year Award: Trophy Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of East Tulsa, Broken Arrow Report must reflect that the 4-H member has shown responsibility as a good citizen, respect and response to the needs and rights of others. The 4-H member must show how they have contributed to development of the family and community.

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(1) award given each year Award: Trophy Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of East Tulsa, Broken Arrow Report must reflect that the 4-H member is developing an understanding, attitude, and tasks necessary for effective leadership. The report must show how leadership has been given to strengthen the 4-H club, the individual, and others.

Backstage Support: Persons working backstage who handle the lights, sound effects, or other support may be in addition to the performer or performance on stage. Backstage staff should be kept to a minimum and where possible, these should be 4-H members.

Small Animal (Junior, Intermediate and Senior Award)

Content for performance: a. musical: vocal, instrumental or both b. dramatic: plays, readings, patriotic, etc. c. novelty: stunts, skits, acrobatic, rhythms, pantomime, etc. Contents of acts shall be in keeping to high standards and principals with no reflections on race, color, national origin, religion,

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(1) award given each year (9-19 years old) Award: Plaque or Certificate & $50.00 Cash Award Sponsor: Dr. Randall & Gayla Burris Recognizes a 4-H member who excels in small animal project(s) such as poultry, rabbits, dogs, fish, or other "backyard" or pet projects. Project should reflect growth in skills, leadership and citizenship.

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(1) award given each year Award: Trophy Sponsor: Donor Needed Report form should indicate work done in projects such as: 1. fashion and fabrics 4. child care 2. food science 5. home environment 3. fashion revue 6. personal development

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(1) award given each year Award: Trophy Sponsor: Mr. Adam Sallee, Collinsville Report form should indicate work done in projects such as: 1. livestock 4. wildlife 2. small animals/pets 5. veterinary science 3. natural resources 6. related topics

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(1) award given each year Award: Trophy Sponsor: Donor Needed Report form should indicate work done in a variety of project areas. The objective is for the 4-H member to attain a broad knowledge of 4-H projects and activities and their contribution to improving family and community.

SHARE THE FUN CONTEST gender or disability. Acts that are considered in poor taste or inappropriate behavior ARE NOT allowed. Judges Criteria: a. performance & polish........60% b. appearance (costumes & props).........20% c. projection.........15% d. audience appeal......…5% Judging criteria to be the same as District Share-the-Fun if revisions are made. 1st-3rd place prizes will be awarded in three Individual Classes, Small Group Act, and Large Group Act for a total of 5 classes. District representation will be determined by the judges. Entry Categories: Individual Performances: Each club may have up to five (5) individual performances. Group Acts: Each club may enter up to a total of three (3) group acts, in any combination of small or large groups. List in order of preference. All acts may not perform based on overall number of entries. The total number of acts for the show is limited to 30. Qualified entries will be determined by date entry is received and completeness of information. Alternates may be listed for individual and groups in order of preference. They will ONLY be selected to perform if the total number of other acts entered is less than 30. Final decisions will be made by the Cultural Arts Committee. Mandatory Rehearsal: A required rehearsal is scheduled approximately ten (10) days prior to the event. If an act does not rehearse, they will not perform. If there are more than 30 39

FASHION REVUE

4-H ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET

The objectives of the Tulsa County 4-H Fashion Revue are to help 4-H youth:  Develop and exhibit skills in selecting appropriate fabric, patterns, and notions in order to construct a garment which meets high quality standards

Project Selection Being able to make written reports is a necessary skill throughout 4-H and when you are an adult. The 4-H Record Book is also a way awards are selected to be presented at the Annual 4-H Banquet. Each 4-H member that completes a County Record Book is recognized for their accomplishments by being awarded the 4-H Gatesign, Record Book Participation Award or a Bronze, Silver or Gold Project Medal.

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Become aware of appropriate clothing style, accessories, good posture, and grooming habits and to use that knowledge to display poise and neatness in appearance

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Participants: All enrolled 4-H members and Cloverbud members from 5-19 years of age for the current year may enter. Youth must enter items only in their age catergory. Age groups: Cloverbuds – 5-8 years of age Beginner – 9-11 years of age Intermediate – 12-14 years of age Advanced – 15 years and older Judging process: All items are evaluated on the construction of the item and the presentation of the item. The presentation portion of the judging is an intregal part of the judging criteria. Partcipants who cannot be at the Fashion Revue Contest for this portion of the judging, may enter their item(s) and have the construction

The specific criteria for these awards, listed on the 4-H Evaluation Sheet for County Project Medals, is used to determine your success in your 4-H project. All criteria must be completed in a single project area to earn a medal in that project area. You may receive a medal more than once in a project area. You receive only one project medal, based on the County Record Book, each year. Special Awards Each year at the Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet, several special awards, trips and scholarships are awarded that are based on the information members provide in their Record Book. Special awards are presented to members whose 4-H project work goes above and beyond the criteria for receiving the 4-H Project Medals. Special Awards are selected based on all the projects you report on. The more information you provide the better. Members must meet all eligibility requirements in order to be considered for these honors. The next seven pages will give brief details about the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Awards and Scholarships. Refer to the Special Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H Awards Summary lists and guidelines for more detailed information.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS PROGRAM The purpose is to recognize members, volunteers, supporters and parents. Awards, medals, etc. are presented to members who have done outstanding work in their chosen field. Awards are selected based on medal forms, record books and applications. The program includes a banquet, media presentation of the past year with Tulsa County members, county medal presentations, volunteer tenure awards, special awards & scholarship presentations and Tulsa County 4-H Hall of Fame. Sponsors are secured to provide for the dinner and the awards presented. Any 4-H Member, parent or volunteer may assist in securing sponsors by talking with a 4-H Extension Educator. Here are the donor opportunities and levels of funding for this program year:       

4-H Achievement Banquet Table: $250.00 Clover Level: $199.00 or less Bronze Level: $200 - $499 Silver Level: $500 - $749 Gold Level: $750 - $999 Emerald Level: $1000 - $2499 4-H Hall of Fame Premier: $2500 - Over.

FASHION REVUE evaluated. The items will not be eligible to place in the class. First through Fifth place ribbons are awarded in each class. Cloverbuds are evaluated on a non-competitive basis and receive recognition for participating. Judges Criteria: Construction – 60% Presentation – 40% Special Recognition: Special recognition is given to the top individuals and is based on the number of items entered and how well each item places in its respective class and in the overall competition. The Champion and Reserve Champion entry for each age level are deemed “the best entry” of all the entries in the age level. The Grand and Reserve Grand Champion entry are selected from all age divisions. A set number of entries, determined by the State 4-H Office, are selected by the judges to represent Tulsa County in the State 4-H Fashion Revue at Round-up in May. The individuals whose entries are selected must be 13 by Jan. 1, of the current year and meet all State Fashion Revue and Roundup requirements. Fashion Show: All participants are expected to participate in the noncompetitive Fashion Show part of the Fashion Revue Contest. No penalty will be accessed for anyone who does not or cannot participate in the Fashion Show.

COMMUNICATION RALLY COMMUNICATION ART CLASSES 4-H Club Legacy 4-H members have the opportunity to memorize and recite all or a portion of the 4-H Club Legacy according to their age division. See the attached sheet for the exact wording of the 4-H Club Legacy.

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Age Requirement Cloverbud Division (5 to 8 years of age) Junior Division (9 to 11 years of age)

4-H Pledge State of Oklahoma Pledge 4-H Pledge

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State of Oklahoma Pledge 4-H Pledge 4-H Emblem and colors

Senior Division (15 & older)

State of Oklahoma Pledge 4-H Club Ritual 4-H Colors

4-H Educational Booth Display Educational Booth Display - This display must be an in-depth look at a 4-H project or projects. Space for the booth is 30 inches deep and 4 feet wide (with sides extended). Back is 4' high. There will be no solid dividers between booths. Use lightweight materials for ease in transporting. Display must be free-standing. Models, photographs, posters or other means of display may be used. Display may be prepared by 42

STATE 4-H RECORD BOOK The 4-H’er should begin by setting personal goals for his or her 4-H project/s or activity/ies. A well-developed 4-H record should be an outgrowth of stated personal goals for the project or activity. It should include a report on the accomplishment of these goals and report on accomplishments in project work, leadership, community service and personal development. A successful 4-H project or activity takes advanced planning and accurate, continual record keeping. Generally, if a 4-H member will devote 2-3 days per month to quality 4-H project work, research, leadership and community service activities, they will have a quality program. Oklahoma Report Form The Oklahoma Report Form, commonly referred to as the state record book form, has an educational framework. Each project has educational objectives around which 4-H members work. These objectives must be considered when preparing the form. Objectives for each program area are stated in the Oklahoma 4 -H Awards Handbook and can be obtained from the Extension office or Oklahoma 4-H website. The format of the Report Form centers around the following major items: size, scope and growth in a project or activity; significant awards; demonstrations; talks; exhibits; news articles written; workshops and other knowledge and skills learned; volunteer leadership; citizenship/community service. The State Record Book includes ALL years of project work. 4-H’ers are eligible to enter for the State competition at 14 yrs. Old by Jan. 1 of program year.

COUNTY 4-H RECORD BOOK

COMMUNICATION RALLY

ANNUAL PROJECT REPORT FORM What is a Project? A project is a subject or topic that you learn about in 4-H. More important, a project is something you do or make, which results from knowledge and skills learned in the project. You learn about your project from attending club meetings and educational workshops and working with adult leaders and other 4-H members. You can also learn from field trips and camps, by participating in shows and competitions, as well as through family and self study. Why Complete a 4-H Record Book? A record book is not meant to be a chore. Instead, it is a way for you to learn. Here are some important reasons why 4-H expects you to complete a 4-H Record Book for your project:  Learn how to organize yourself and learn how to use project objectives to set reasonable goals and plan project work for the year. This is an annual report.  Appreciate and explain what you’ve learned this year in your project work  Gather data to apply for awards and meet requirements to participate in some county and state 4-H events Basic Information  4-H record keeping starts at the beginning of the 4-H year. Use your 4-H calendar to maintain a continual record of your 4-H involvement.  Begin by setting personal goals for your 4-H project/s. A successful 4-H project takes advanced planning and accurate, continual record keeping.  A well-developed 4-H record includes a report on the accomplishment of your goals and on 4-H project work, leadership, community service and personal development.  Include complete information for each project area, especially those in which you plan to continue for several years. 70

an individual or club. Criteria for evaluation will be (1) effectiveness of the message, (2) appropriateness to the theme, (3) interest and attractiveness to the public. Exhibit must PROMINENTLY display a 4-H Clover or mention 4-H. When using the official clover with H’s, the tail should curve to the right and the words, 18 U.S.C. 707, must appear under the lower right leaflet. 

Do not include valuables, food items that will spoil or potentially harmful products in any educational display. Potentially harmful products will be discarded. 

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Class 1.  Educational Booth Display (other than community service) - Display must focus on one of the following and be suitable for display at a local business during National 4-H Week or at another time during the year: A. Promotion of a specific 4-H Project B. Member recruitment C. The theme “4-H: The Power of YOUth” D. Promotion of Oklahoma 4-H Centennial

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Class 2.  Community Service Booth Display - Sharing about a community service that a 4-H member has done as an individual or lead a group in doing. Should include pictures, examples, and scope of projects. The impact on others will be an added criteria for judging. Project should be the extension of a 4-H project area.

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Posters must be constructed on poster board, 14"x 22" (1/2 of a poster board). They may be horizontal or vertical. Poster may be produced by any medium - watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, collage, computer, etc. Poster must be flat. Do not use 3-dimensional pieces on posters. Posters will be evaluated on (1) educational idea portrayed, (2) public appeal, and (3) creative and original ability presented. Posters must include 4-H clover or mention 4-H. Policies regarding the use of the 4-H Clover should be followed. When using the official clover with H’s, the tail should curve to the right and the words, 18 U.S.C. 707, must appear under the lower right leaflet, unless poster and clover are hand drawn. The text on the poster must be readable from 10 feet away. Copyrighted or trademarked cartoon characters or other designs must not be used due to copyright problems involved. For display purposes, exhibitors are encouraged to heat laminate all posters or cover them with clear plastic laminate. Posters must be signed and dated on the back in permanent marker before laminating. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, and county should be on the back of the poster in the upper left hand corner. Class 1.  4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers or promote any 4-H event or 4-H project including Competition Ethics. Class 2.  Poster designed to promote 4-H and use the theme “4H: The Power of YOUth”, promotion of Oklahoma 4-H, or a poster focusing on the Oklahoma 4-H Centennial to 44

RECORD BOOKS Record keeping helps members to set and accomplish goals for themselves through project work. The formal process taught to set goals, keep records and evaluate what the member did or did not accomplish is called record keeping. There are several ways for members to keep up with what they do in 4-H. They can: 1. Use a county record book or medal form to record what is done in the project. 2. Write in a diary every day. 3. Use a calendar to record what is done each day. The key to successful record keeping is to wait no longer than a week to record project work. The important details and/or simple things are forgotten quickly. The things that need to be written down include: 1. What you did (number of times, number of items made, number of animals, number of acres planted and harvested, hours spent working in project or project work done, etc.). 2. What you learned (what new knowledge and skills were learned, what funny or sad things happened, etc.). 3. Learning experiences participated in (volunteer leadership: teaching or assisting with teaching, committee work, officer, etc.). 4. Citizenship activities participated in (helping others, providing a service, etc.). 5. Awards and recognition received. The result of keeping good records is that a member learns to set goals, see how goals are accomplished and then to re-set goals based on outcome (4-H Core Competencies, Unit 2 Getting the Most Out of the 4-H Experience).

COMMUNICATION RALLY be celebrated in 2009. Technology Exhibits Every exhibit must be labeled on the back with the following information: Name, club, county and age as of January 1, 2008 and date poster was made.  Class 1.  Flat flyer (one-sided) designed by the exhibitor to promote a club or county 4-H educational program or activity. Computer generated flat flyer (8 ½” x 11” or 8 ½” x 14”). Flat flyers should be securely attached to an appropriately sized poster board.  Class 2.  Brochure, card or invitation related to 4-H (may be double-, tri- or four-fold measuring 8 ½” x 11 or 8 ½” x 14 before folding.) Attach 2 flat copies of the brochure (one side showing the front and the other side showing the back of the brochure) to an appropriately sized poster board. Attach a large envelope to the back of the poster board for a folded copy of the brochure.  Class 3.  Web page designed by the exhibitor. Can be for their 4H club, Extension Office, county 4-H program or their own personal home page that includes content related to 4-H. Exhibit consists of a folder containing a printout of each page of the web page and a 3 ½” diskette(s) or CD with all necessary computer files. To explain layering that cannot be clearly depicted with printouts up to one-half page of written explanation may also be included.

FAMILY FUN 4–H is a family affair. 4-H families work hard to make members experience growth and blossoming throughout the year through hard work and time. 4-H helps develop family unity by providing activities to do together. 4-H’ers become a part of a large extended family. Members benefit when parents are involved in 4-H. Family fun is important! There should always be a balance between play and work. Each 4-H event & activity has fun involved for 4-H’ers and their families. The following family events provide a chance for families to unwind and have a good time. Parents and volunteers who take time to learn about and understand 4-H are of greater assistance to their child and the 4-H program. Members need parental encouragement to see project work through. Keep members focused on what they are learning, not just winning. The time, talent and assistance provided by parents strengthens the total project. Parents are important to 4-H because of this fact. Parents are needed to chaperone and provide transportation for local and county 4-H events. 4-H members may also need assistance to provide refreshments at club meetings. Parents receive many levels of satisfaction from 4-H as they see their children and other members grow and develop. Parents have the satisfaction of serving the community and their family through 4-H.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES International Youth Exchange (IFYE) IFYE is a tour outside the USA planned cooperatively by the Oklahoma 4-H and the National 4-H Council and other interested organizations. Objectives  To provide youth opportunities to study, see and experience national cultures, educational and interesting sights.  To provide youth opportunities to know other youth in a non-competitive program and develop friendships.  To develop sharing as a genuine part of a way of life. Who Can Participate  4-H members, 15 or older, who are interested. Youth Forestry & Wildlife Camp The camp is held in June, Monday through Saturday morning in Beavers Bend State Park, near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Oklahoma Campers experience the forestry and wildlife professional, learn about Oklahoma’s natural resources and build awareness of environmental components. Objectives  To provide youth the opportunity to have an in-depth look at forestry and related professions as possible career choices.  To help youth develop an appreciation for our forest lands and for the contributions they make to society.  To increase awareness of the importance of the forest industry to Oklahoma’s economy. Who Can Participate  Oklahoma youth 13-15 years of age who are sincerely interested in learning more about natural resources and wildlife.

STATE 4-H ROUNDUP

FAMILY EVENTS

Roundup is a state conference for 4-H members 13 to 19 years of age over three compacted days. It includes special activities, programs, workshops, competitive events and election of state and district officers. It is held annually on the OSU Stillwater campus.

4-H Family Picnic

Objectives of the Oklahoma 4-H Roundup:  To provide opportunities for youth to participate in leadership training that will help them develop a stronger 4-H program in the community, county, and state.  To involve youth in learning experiences that will afford specific skills and information in areas of interest, as well as in leadership and citizenship.  To offer information about career opportunities and to stimulate interest in preparing for a career.  To provide inspiration for promoting 4-H.  To recognize the achievement of 4-H members and direct public attention to the Oklahoma 4-H program.  To offer opportunities for youth to make new friends, share experiences, and establish individual goals.

Families must RSVP by the reservation deadline. Each family is asked to bring either a side dish or dessert. Hamburgers, hot dogs, paper products and drinks are provided by the 4-H VOICE organization. Traditionally, the picnic is held on a Saturday in May.

The one day event provides 4-H families the opportunity to have fun while participating in games, community service projects and the quarterly VOICE meeting. All 4-H families are invited to attend this evening event at a Tulsa County park.

OSU 4-H Game Days Three times a year, the Oklahoma Collegiate 4-H Club provides our 4-H’ers and families the opportunity to attend an OSU Football, Women’s Cowgirl Basketball and Men’s Cowboy Basketball Athletic Game known as 4-H Game Days at a special rate. This counts as a fundraiser for the Collegiate 4-H Club, State 4-H Office and County 4-H program.

Code of Conduct  Your best behavior and manners are expected. The delegation will be representing the 4-H members of Tulsa County.  Roundup is a conference. You are expected to dress in a professional and semi-professional manner. County delegates are expected to look their best at all times.

COMMUNICATION RALLY SPEECH GUIDELINES (See different guidelines for PowerPoint) 1. Props and other medium for illustration purposed must not be used in speeches. 2. Power point presentations may not be entered in nonPowerPoint categories. Special contest guidelines and categories have been developed for all PowerPoint presentations. 3. Participants should not use material they have used previously for a Communication Rally speech. A new speech must be developed and presented each year. 4. Pre-registration is required. The speech category number must be noted on the preregistration form. If this number is missing, processing will be delayed. 5. Results will be announced at the Awards Assembly at the conclusion of the Communication Rally Contest. 6. Time limits: Junior: 3-5 minutes; Intermediate & Senior: 5-7 minutes 7. There are three age categories: Senior -- at least 15 years of age by January 1; Intermediate – 12-14 years of age; and Junior – 9-11 years of age. 8. Depending upon the number of pre-registrations, categories may be merged into larger sections or split into smaller sections.

ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION – GUIDELINES (See different guidelines for PowerPoint) 1. Illustrated Presentations include demonstrations and illustrated talks. Props must be used to qualify for this event. 2. Power point presentations may not be entered in nonPowerPoint categories. Special contest guidelines and categories have been developed for all PowerPoint 48

YOUTH IN ACTION Three day short course in leadership training built around a general theme. Special instructors are brought in to teach principles of leadership to older 4-H youth from the Northeast District. Held during third week in October during the state teachers meeting. The number of delegates is determined by the district and state offices. Delegates are responsible for their own expenses. Nicknames: YIA and Fin & Feather Objectives:  To provide an experience involving motivational speakers, recreation, entertainment, dance, and election of NE Officers.  To provide opportunities for youth to participate in leadership training that will help them develop stronger 4-H programs in their community, county, or state.  To offer opportunities for youth to make new friends, share experiences, and establish individual goals.  To involve youth in learning experiences that will afford specific skills and information in areas of interest as well as leadership and citizenship.  To provide inspiration for promoting 4-H. Who Can Participate:  4-H members must have a current enrollment card on file in the County Extension Office.  7th - 12th Grade (Have not graduated from high school)  Submit registration forms and fees to County Extension Office Submit an application form, including signed Code of Conduct Form, Medical Release Form and registration fee (optional: plus cost of T-shirt) to your County OSU Extension Office.

TWO OR THREE DAY CONFERENCES Discovery Unlimited Two day statewide conference held near Stillwater. The conference workshops provide opportunities for eleven and twelve year olds to: gain self-confidence, learn to set and achieve goals, develop teamwork skills and learn about opportunities available in the 4-H program. The county is allowed to bring five delegates. If more than five applications are received at the county level, a committee will choose the delegates based on participation in 4-H activities.

Omniplex Camp-In Two day statewide conference held at the Omniplex Science Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. 4-H’ers of all ages from around the state who like to camp and have an interest in science attend the 4-H Omniplex Camp-in. Campers learn how the science of space flight includes, health science, food science, plant science, and textiles, as well as rocket science.

COMMUNICATION RALLY presentations. 3. Pre-registration is required as final categories will be set up from pre-registration numbers. The illustrated presentation category must be noted on the preregistration form. If the category number is missing, processing will be delayed. 4. Results will be announced at the Awards Assembly at the conclusion of the Communication Rally Contest. 5. Teams and individuals will compete for the same awards. A team consists of no more than two people. 6. Time limits: Junior: 3-10 minutes Intermediate & Senior: 512 minutes 7. There are three age categories: Senior -- at least 15 years of age by January 1; Intermediate – 12-14 years; and Junior – 9-11 years. 8. Participants should not use material they have used previously for a Communication Rally illustrated presentation, either as a team member or as an individual. 9. Foods (Breads, Dairy Foods, Foods) Illustrated Presentations: All 4-H'ers giving these presentations must bring all needed equipment with them, whether it is a small spoon or a large tray. They are not allowed to use equipment in the drawers or cabinets of rooms where presentations are given. Kitchen facilities will not be available for advance preparation. Keep this in mind when selecting topics for presentations. 10. Special equipment will not be provided for illustrated presentations. Each member will be responsible for providing his own props or audio-visual devices including easels. 11. No firearms of any type are allowed at the contest site. 12. The use of live animals is discouraged. If live animals are used, dogs must be collared & leashed and other small animals must be properly restrained in appropriate pet

COMMUNICATION RALLY carriers or other types of animal cages. No animals are allowed in the cafeteria area of the contest site. 13. Depending upon the numbers of pre-registrations, categories may be merged into larger sections or split into smaller sections. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION CONTEST Objective The objective of the PowerPoint presentation contest is for 4-H members to demonstrate the skills necessary to develop and present a PowerPoint presentation in a professional manner. 4-H members who participate in this contest should develop and demonstrate public speaking skills using a PowerPoint presentation as an illustration to add emphasis to their presentation. The PowerPoint program is not meant to be the members’ presentation; it is designed to add dimension and illustration to the members’ public speaking presentation. 4-H members are expected to design and create their own PowerPoint presentation. Eligibility 1. There are three age divisions: Senior -- at least 15 years of age by January 1; Intermediate—12-14 years of age; and Junior – 9-11 years of age. 2. Presentations entered in the PowerPoint categories will be judged against other PowerPoint presentations on similar topics. 3. Presentations using PowerPoint as a medium for illustration can only be presented in the PowerPoint categories. 4. Participants should not use material they have used previously for a Communication Rally PowerPoint presentation. A new presentation must be developed each 50

4-H OVERNIGHT EVENTS Overnight events are a time for members to learn about our environment, project work or the 4-H program while having fun in a natural setting and provides the opportunity to meet new people. Overnight events can consist of educational workshops, swimming, sports, games, flag ceremonies, movies and other forms of recreation. The 4-H overnight experience can help a young 4 -H’er get used to the idea of being away from home. Tulsa County 4-H finds it most helpful for younger 4 -H’ers to build their overnight experience in the following order: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Omniplex Camp-in - 9 - 19 years old Discovery Unlimited - 11 & 12 year olds Youth In Action - 13 - 19 years old State 4-H Roundup - 13 - 19 years old International Youth Exchange - IFYE (advanced)

Developmentally youth will find that using this progressive plan, they will have a better experience in fully learning and doing at each level as they grow in 4 -H.

KIDS & KOWS & MORE Kids & Kows & More has proven to be a wonderful educational opportunity for Tulsa County school children. This is a chance for students to experience the connection between agriculture and their family’s dinner table. The school enrichment program is especially designed for 3rd and 4th grade students. The program is provided at no cost to the students courtesy of Southwest Dairy Farmers. Agriculture is brought to life through demonstrations that are in alignment with Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (P.A.S.S.). A collaboration between Oklahoma State University Extension, 4-H, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service provides a fun, entertaining and educational experience. Exhibits covering a wide range of topics related to agriculture are presented.

COMMUNICATION RALLY year for competition. Categories Our categories will be used for dividing youth presenting PowerPoint presentations. All presentations using PowerPoint are required to enter one of these categories. See Communication Rally Public Speaking Categories list. Categories may be combined or divided by age group as preregistration numbers dictate. Requirements 1. Presentation must be on a memory stick or CD. No Zip™ disk or zipped files should be used as it may not be compatible with the equipment. (We highly recommend all contestants bring a back-up copy of their program.) 2. Participants will be expected to bring two copies of their presentation as a handout with six slides per page. These handouts will be for the contest judge’s benefit (especially, incase of equipment compatibility problems). 3. Time limit: Junior: 3-5 minutes; Intermediate & Senior: 5-7 minutes 4. Presentation must have been created by the contestant. 5. Participants will be expected to load and run their own disk. 6. No teams. Individual presentations only. Judging Criteria 1. The speech/illustrated presentation score sheet will be used in evaluating PowerPoint Presentation contest. 2. The judges may assess a penalty for speaking over or under time.

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Equipment Provided 1. A laptop computer and projector will be provided for this contest, or you may bring your own equipment. 2. The computer will be loaded with the current version of PowerPoint commonly used at Oklahoma State University. Other presentation programs will not be provided or allowed. EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CONTEST GUIDELINES Junior Guidelines 1. Contestants are expected to prepare a speech on a given topic relating to 4-H. The subject matter for these topics will relate to general 4-H information. 2. Contestants will select a topic from the supervising adult. They have the option of selecting another topic; however, they must use the second topic as their contest extemporaneous subject. 3. Contestants will have five (5) minutes to prepare their speech once they have selected their contest subject. 4. The question must be stated in the exact words before the speech begins or as part of the speech. The contestant must hand the question to the judge before beginning to speak. 5. Contestants will draw topics at seven (7) minute intervals and have only five (5) minutes for preparation. No one is allowed to consult with the contestant after they have selected a topic. 6. Participants must present their speech within five (5) minutes of selecting the topic. 7. Recommended speech length is two (2) to five (5) minutes for Juniors. 52

OSU FIELD DAYS The Big Three Field Days are primarily an educational event to expose youth to livestock evaluation. It features a different species of livestock each day. All the factors that go into livestock selection ultimately impact some aspect of our food supply. Teaches – particularly our young producers – the critical aspects of selection and livestock evaluation to implement in future years within the livestock industry. Youth compete and learn other life skills like decision making, critical thinking skills, and teamwork that will affect all aspects of life whether they pursue a career in agriculture or not. Livestock judging contests with public speaking contests, career exploration workshops, judging clinics and educational tours expose students to all aspects of the animal science discipline and opportunities at OSU. The “‘Best of the Best” Reasons Challenge is an oral reasons competition that provides youth with the opportunity to showcase their oral reasons ability to some of Oklahoman’s industry leaders. The Field Days exposes a large number of agriculturally interested students to a diversity of programs, activities and facilities and most importantly the faculty and staff within the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The first Field Days date back to 1954 where the first swine day was held. In 1987, sheep and beef were added to make it the Big Three Field Days. Beef, Swine & Sheep are featured at the OSU Field Days held traditionally in July.

OKLAHOMA YOUTH EXPO

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Livestock shows are held throughout the year to give youth the opportunity to exhibit their livestock and to participate in educational experiences.

8. The speech may be followed by one question per judge. Each question will be relevant and designed to secure verification, clarification, or amplification. 9. No materials may be utilized by participant to prepare for the presentation, except paper and pencil. 10. Each contestant will be permitted to make notes during the preparation time. 11. Participants must give all notes used during the speech to the judge concluding the speech. 12. Extemporaneous speeches will be judged on the following criteria: organization, delivery, how closely speaker followed the guidelines. 13. Results will be announced and awards presented at the conclusion of the competition. Blue and Red Awards will be given to each participant. The top three presentations will also be recognized.

Objectives  To offer an incentive for 4-H members enrolled in a project and to measure the degree of achievement.  To present to the public outstanding 4-H achievement in livestock projects.  To teach 4-H members leadership and citizenship skills.  To teach 4-H members sound livestock production and management skills and the importance of carcass merit. Oklahoma Spring Fair and Livestock Exposition: Each junior exhibitor must be a bona fide member of Oklahoma 4-H Club and/or an Oklahoma FFA Chapter.  Members must not have graduated from high school or the equivalent before January 1 of the year of the show.  Youth can enroll in 4-H on their ninth birthday or at the beginning of the fall term of the 4th grade, whichever comes first.  Youth who have reached their 9th birthday and have a 4-H enrollment card on file in their respective county Extension office prior to January 1 will be eligible to show at the Livestock Exposition. 

For animal species where nominations are required, the youth must follow the appropriate procedures and must declare organization affiliation at the time of nomination.

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CONTEST GUIDELINES Intermediate and Senior Guidelines 1. Contestants are expected to prepare a speech on a current event topic that has received emphasis in recent magazines, newspapers and other media sources. All topics will relate to youth issues and/or the impacts 4-H can have on these issues. Possible subjects will include, but not be limited to, violence in our schools, gang activity, drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancy, crime prevention, and peer/ parental pressure, etc. 2. Topics are selected by the Communication Committee. Topics will be phrased in the form of a question specific enough for the judges to determine whether the speech is relevant to the topic. 3. Contestants will draw three (3) questions based on the above topics and within two (2) minutes must select the one

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(1) on which they will prepare a speech. Contestants will report the question to the person supervising the drawing. 4. The question selected will be recorded by the person supervising the drawing. 5. The question must be stated in the exact words before the speech begins or as part of the speech. The contestant must hand the question to the judge before beginning to speak. 6. Contestants will draw topics at five (5) minute intervals and have 15 minutes for preparation. No one is allowed to consult with the contestant after they have selected a topic. 7. Fifteen (15) minutes after the selection of the topic the contestant will deliver the speech. 8. The speech will last not less than four (4) minutes nor more than six (6) minutes. 9. The speech may be followed by one question per judge. Each question will be relevant and designed to secure verification, clarification, or amplification. 10. Each contestant will be permitted to use a maximum of three (3) 4" x 6" note cards. Contestants must supply their own note cards. Each contestant will give all notes used during the speech to the judge after concluding the speech. 11. Each speech will be judged on the following criteria: organization, delivery, support from resources, and how closely the speaker followed the rules. 12. Results will be announced and awards presented at the conclusion of the competition. Blue and Red Awards will be given to each participant. The top three presentations will be recognized.

Objectives  The horse show program is an important part of the total horse science education program in Oklahoma.  To have participants improve their skills in evaluating the conformation of horses, gain experience in managing and using horses.  To have each participant develop an appreciation of horsemanship as recreation and improve their horsemanship skills.  To have each participant accept leadership and citizenship responsibilities. COUNTY HORSE SHOWS: Spring Livestock Horse Show is held in the Spring & Tulsa County Free Fair Horse Show is in July or August. DISTRICT & STATE HORSE SHOWS District (June) and state (July) horse shows provide 4-H members opportunity to display and improve their skills and abilities in exhibiting and riding horses and in presenting talks and demonstrations. Who Can Participate District 4-H Horse Shows: All 4-H members enrolled in 4-H and who have been members in Oklahoma 4-H for at least 30 days prior to district shows. State Show: Qualifying for district as per, "Rules for Oklahoma 4-H District and State Qualification Horse Shows. Regional 4-H Show: Procedures for designating the 42 horses are outlined in "Rules for Oklahoma 4-H District and State Qualification Horse Shows." Tulsa State Fair Show: Traditionally the Saturday before Tulsa State Fair begins. See Tulsa State Fair Rule Book.

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Who Can Exhibit Any 4-H member 9-19 who owns an animal and qualifies under the show rules and regulations. You must have been enrolled 120 days prior to event for district or state shows. Cloverbuds (5-8) are ineligible to show. Other Information At the county level, the Tulsa County Spring Livestock & 4-H Horse Show is held in the Spring & the Tulsa County Free Fair is in July or August. Active members who are enrolled in livestock and related projects such as beef, swine, rabbits poultry, horses, goats, etc. participate at the shows. 4-H members are required to wear official 4-H jackets, aprons or other attire depending on what species is shown. For more information regarding the Livestock or Horse Shows rules, regulations or owning an animal, contact the Ag/4-H Educator at the OSU Extension Office. Tulsa State Fair  The Tulsa State Fair is limited to Oklahoma 4-H Club members and/or Oklahoma FFA members.  Members must have neither graduated from high school nor reached their 19th birthday before January 1, of the year of the show.  Youth can enroll in 4-H on their 9th birthday and have a 4-H enrollment card on file in their respective county Extension office prior to July 1 will be eligible to show at the Tulsa State Fair. For animal species where nominations are required, the youth must follow the appropriate procedures and must declare organization affiliation at the time of nomination. 58

AGRICULTURE/LIVESTOCK Livestock shows at local, county/unit, district, state, and regional levels all establish their own rules. To participate, you must meet the requirements and follow the show rules. All 4H does is verify your date of enrollment or enrollment status. The show’s governing board determines eligibility. For state level shows in Oklahoma, generally, members must have enrollment cards on file in the County/Unit Extension Office by July 1 to show in the fall and by January 1 to show in the spring. Objectives  Raising animals is a hands on way to learn the responsibilities of animal husbandry and money management.  Showing animals provides 4-H members a chance to exhibit their skills at selecting, feeding and presenting an animal to a judge.  Exhibits must have been owned and fed by members of Tulsa County 4-H under the rules of the respective shows.

LIVESTOCK SHOWS Tulsa County shows have been going on for over 100 years. 4 -H’ers have the chance to show at the county, district, state and national levels. Getting involved in a 4-H Livestock project is hard work, but rewarding for those involved. By participating in 4-H Livestock Projects, 4-H members will:  Learn the basic principles of animal science by owning and/ or caring for one or more head of livestock.  Keep records of livestock production.  Demonstrate knowledge of sound breeding, feeding and management practices.  Practice decision making skills.  Develop integrity and sportsmanship.  Identify quality of wholesale and retail cuts of animal products and understand their relationship to management practices.  Practice leadership skills and demonstrate citizenship responsibilities. How Do I Get Involved Talk to your 4-H clubs, livestock leaders or, if your club does not have a livestock leader, contact the County Extension Office. When and Where are the Shows There are numerous shows and fairs throughout Tulsa County in the spring and fall (check newsletter or contact the Extension Office for dates and places.) What Rules Must Be Followed Each show or fair operates independently; therefore, the regulations may differ slightly from show to show. (check the show catalog for each particular show).