Exhibits days will be held on September 19-21. Remember NEW location - Our office. Exhibits must be entered on Monday, September 19, between the hours of 3-5 p.m. They must pick up exhibits on September 21, 2011 between the hours of 1-5 p.m. (you must have already pre-registered for this).
Standard of excellence forms are now available for pick up. Deadline to return them is Oct 4.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September/October Newsletter
September 7, 2011
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
EXHIBIT DAYS
The 2011 Oktibbeha County Exhibit Days is just around the corner. Booklets are ready to pick up. We will check exhibits in on Monday, September 19, 2011 at our office. NEW LOCATION – Oktibbeha County Extension Office. You should pre-register and pick up your tags by September 12, 2011. BULDOG INVITATIONAL
Come support our livestock exhibitors on Saturday September, 17, 2011 at the MS Horsepark. Showing will start at 9 a.m. We will have Beef, Sheep, Dairy Goats and Dairy showing. There will be two special classes (per species) showing: Pre 4-H and Non Owner. Come join the fun.
JUNIOR COUNCIL
Oktibbeha County 4-H Junior Council will meet on Thursday, September 29, 2011 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The main focus of the meeting will be to plan and discuss the 2011 Awards Program. We will make committee assignments for (decorations, food & program) and select Standard of Excellence prizes/awards for this year Awards Program. Other topics of discussion will be Salvation Army Volunteering and Adopt-a-Family.
REMINDER: Junior Council is open to ALL 4-H'ers and volunteers. Come help plan upcoming activities. 4-H ADVISORY COUNCIL
Oktibbeha County 4-H Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, September 29, 2011 beginning at Noon. A light lunch will be served.
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
DEADLINE to return Standard of Excellence, Spirit of 4-H, Rookie of the Year Awards, Outstanding Volunteer, and Outstanding Club applications is OCTOBER 3, 2011. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER this date. If you need an application call Joyce.
MS STATE FAIR 4-H DAY
When ordering tickets, remember that you must secure enough tickets for everyone attending 4-H Day October 15, 2011. (Example: If there are five people in one car, there must be five tickets submitted to enter the gate). The tickets can be used at any Gate and can only be used from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on 4-H Day (October 15, 2011). Please only order enough tickets for your 4-H’ers and volunteers that will be attending! Deadline to reserve your tickets is October 3, 2011.
It is time to submit your 4-H Club Secretary’s Record Book. The Mississippi 4-H Banner Club Award Program will recognize outstanding 4-H community and project clubs in the following categories:
Legislative Awards
Governor’s Club Award - $500.00
Lt. Governor’s Award - $400.00
Congressional District Awards - $200.00
Special Awards
First Lady Fitness Award - $500.00
Commissioner of AG Award - $300.00
AT&T Technology Award - $300.00
4-H Club Award of Excellence – Blue Ribbon Record books are due in the 4-H office by Monday, October 10, 2011.
4-H DAY AT MSU FOOTBALL GAME
Mississippi 4-H is again proud to sponsor 4-H Day at MSU Football for the Homecoming Game vs. University of Tennessee @ Martin. The game is set for Saturday, November 5, 2011 (game time will be announced at a later date). The 4-H Tailgate Party will be located across the street from the Cullis Wade Depot on West Stone Blvd. near the Cellular South Fan Fair. This year’s event has one option. --Option 1: $25.00 (includes t-shirt, game-day ticket, and tailgate party). The deadline for ticket sales is Wednesday, October 13th by 5:00 p.m. You can print form (that was sent by email or come by and get one) and mail them straight to the State 4-H Office.
2011 AWARDS PROGRAM
The 2011 Awards Program will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2011 beginning at 6 p.m. at Bost Building B on MSU Campus. Mark this on your calendar. Hope you can attend this event.
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to announce we have newly trained instructors for the field and stream program. We are looking forward to the help that they will be giving to this program.
Mike Brown – Shotgun
Johnny Thompson – Archery
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!
MAKING THE BEST BETTER!
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