Friday, June 18, 2010

Bulldog Baseball Run Out

We had the chance to mix and mingle with MSU Baseball team this year at one of the games.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Upcoming Events

Senior/Volunteer Records
The deadline for Senior and Volunteer Records to be turned in to the County 4-H office is June 21, 2010. If you need forms, they are available at the county office.

District Horse Misc. Contests
District Horse Public Speaking, Hippology and Team Demonstration Contest will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Verona.

State Horse Misc. Contests

The State Horse Hippology Contest will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in Jackson.
Horse Show Information


The 4-H Horse Shows will be here before you know it. Here are some final reminders:
• Bring coggins
• Bring original registration or grade papers
• No tack stall will be available
• Positive attitudes and good sportsmanship

Mini Kids in the Kitchen Workshop:
Mrs. Sarah Smith, FNP Educator in Oktibbeha County will be conducting mini kids in the kitchen workshop this summer on June 28, 2010. Deadline to register is June 21, 2010. Workshop will be from 9-12 noon for youth aged 8-13. The class is limited to 20 youth. Must have 10 youth sign up to have class. Call 323-5918 to register.

Nutrition Workshop:

Mrs. Sarah Smith, FNP Educator in Oktibbeha County will be conducting a nutrition workshop this summer on July 1, 2010. Deadline to register is June 21, 2010. Workshop will be from 9-12 noon for youth aged 14-18. The class is limited to 20 youth. Must have 10 youth sign up to have class. Call 323-5918 to register.

Junior/Intermediate/Club Records
The deadline for Volunteer/Junior/Intermediate/Club Records to be turned in to the County 4-H office is July 13, 2010. This will give us time to review them and make any needed changes. Remember story and pictures MUST be changed and be current. If you need forms, they are available at the county office.

4-H Advisory Council
The next 4-H Advisory Council will be held on July 14, 2010.


DATES TO REMEMBER
June 21 DEADLINE: Senior (age 15-18) 4-H member records/resumes due County office

June 21 DEADLINE: 4-H Volunteer Leader Records due – Form 192 due in County office
June 21 DEADLINE for National Junior Horticulture Assoc. (NJHA) Photograph entries due
June 24-26 NE District Horse Show & Judging Contest, Verona
July 5 Independence Day Holiday
July 6-7 Senior 4-H Records, Volunteer Records & 4-H Resume Judging, MSU
July 7-11 State 4-H Horse Championships – Jackson
July 7 State 4-H Horse Bowl
July 8 State Hippology Contest
July 8 State 4-H Horse Individual Demonstration Contest
July 8 State 4-H Team Demonstration Contest
July 8 State Horse Photography Entries Due
July 8 State 4-H Horse Public Speaking Contest
July 8 State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
July 9 Horse Art Contest
July 8 Interviews – 4-H Resume Applicants, MSU
July 13 4-H Advisory Council – noon
July 13 DEADLINE: the following records, reports, and forms are due in the county office
• Junior and Intermediate 4-H Records (Ages 8-9, 10-11, and 12-14)
• 4-H Club Records (Secretary Record Books, Form 636).
• County 4-H Club Council Records (Secretary Record Book, Form 142)
• 4-H Volunteer Association (Secretary Record Book, Form 768)
• 4-H Volunteer Leader Records – Wildlife and Fisheries
July 15 Deadline for Southern Region Volunteer Leaders Forum registration - $50 non refundable down payment needed
July 16-17 State Shooting Sports Invitational – Jackson
July 19-24 4-H Tech/Expressive Arts/SET Conference, MSU
July 23-24 State 4-H Shotgun Invitational, Starkville
July 26-30 Southern Region 4-H Horse Championships, Clemson, South Carolina
July 26 DEADLINE: Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum Registration Due in State 4-H Office

Bulldog Invitational Horse Show

The Bulldog Invitational Horse Show was held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the MSU HorsePark. Youth participating from Oktibbeha County were: Tyler/Hayden/Rachel Moore; Taylor/Doug Teague; Cali/Colby/Cory Freely; Skyler Watson; Emma/Isaac Hatcher; John Luke/ Anna/ Maggie/ Abby/Millie/Levi/Amble/ Myra/ Atley/ Molly/ Ezra Thompson; Taite Henson; Annabelle/Michael Carraway; Hannah Miller; Helen Peng; Mary Driskall, Hannah Miller Daneka Potts; Christina Ginn; Georgia Grace Thurlow; Anna Prell Brooks, Latham Brooks; Madelene Tegt; Smith Woffard; Sophia Hill; Ellen/Ben Carson; Hunter/Taylor Dunn; Rachel Oliveri; and Casey/Jadee Sexton. Thanks for all the volunteers who assisted in making this show a success. We would also like to thank our sponsors: Cowboy Magic, Oktibbeha County Coop, Clay County Coop, Cappe’s Steakhouse, Freely Tack and Feed, Christy’s Hamburger, Discount Building Supplies. Special thanks to the MSU HorsePark and Staff for allowing us to use their facility.





Project Achievement Day 2010

Oktibbeha COunty youth had a great time at ICC in Fulton. Here are some highlights.



Club Congress 2010

Several Oktibbeha County 4-H’er recently attended State 4-H Club Congress held May 26-28, 2010 on the campus of Mississippi State University. Youth attending competed in contests, ran for council office, and attended workshops. We had the following make the state leadership team: Josh Poe, Jeremy Brown, Ethan Willers, Hannah Miller and Kayla Fuentes. Youth that attended congress this year were: Jeremy Brown, Justin Burger, Wesley Burger, Kayla Fuentes, Akala Greenwood, JR Love, Hannah Miller, Sam Miller, Josh Poe, Taylor Teague, Anna Willers, Ethan Willers and Nathaniel Willers. Volunteers attending included: Donna Miller, Cathleen Poe and LaTrell Stokes, 4H Agent. We had a great Club Congress 2010. Looking forward to having more at the 2011 Congress!













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