Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Field and Stream 2012

Congratulation to all youth who participated in the Shooting Sports this year. Special thanks to the coaches and parents.

















Congratulations Oktibbeha County 4H Advisory Council

 Oktibbeha County 4-H Advisory Council is award State Award.




Baseball Run Out 2012

Oktibbeha County 4-H participated in the baseball run out on April 29, 2012













Newsletter


May 1, 2012
Oktibbeha County 4-H
 
Poster Art Contest
The themes for the 2012 Poster Art Contest 4-H: The Green Revolution and an Open Theme…this category allows 4-H’ers to create a poster and use their own theme.  The size of the poster must be 14” X 22” (half sheet of poster board).  More rules are available at the County Extension Office on this contest. These are due in our office on May 14, 2012.

Tractor Supply and 4-H
The Spring Tractor Supply Paper Clover fundraiser will be held May 2-May 13. Customers at our local Tractor Supply can support 4-H by purchasing a paper clover for $1 at checkout. All funds raised will be donated to 4-H here in Starkville. Local clubs and 4-H members can also reap rewards from Tractor Supply with the new TSC Clover Card. By registering for a card, you'll get special notifications from TSC and 4-H and access to special deals at TSC only available to TSC Clover Card holders. Best of all, each time you use your card, your club has a chance to win additional funding from TSC. More information at http://www.tractorsupply.com/content/storeevents/4h?cm_re=20120502-_-CNTR_4-_-Event_4H_Paper_Clover

 Horse News
Don’t forget the County Horse show will be held May 12th at MS Horsepark.

Expressive Arts Program
The annual Expressive Arts Program will be held on May 14-15, 2012 at the County 4-H Office. This is open to youth of all ages. Forms are available at the County Extension Office. Completed forms should be turned in on the first day of the program. Check-in is from 3-6 on May 14th. Check-out is from 4-5 on May 15th.

Junior Robotics Camp
A Junior Robotics Camp for 4-H youth ages 8-13 years old will be held on MSU Campus July 8th-11th. All 8 and 9 year-olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.  The total cost of this 3-day camp is $250.00, which includes housing, meals, t-shirt, field trips, snacks, etc. (youth should not need extra spending money).  Parents who wish to attend with their child will need to pay for their housing and meals ($125, this includes the restaurant meal, movie night, and field trips). We have 25 slots available.
  • Tuesday - June 5th -   Junior Robotics Camp registration deadline
  • Tuesday - June 19th - All money for Junior Robotics Camp payment due (must be postmarked by this date)
  • July 8-11th - Junior Robotics Camp!
Project Achievement Day
Project Achievement Day is Wednesday, June 6, 2012 on the campus of ICC in Fulton, MS. If you are attending Project achievement Day you will need to register and complete forms (health card and parental release forms) no later than May 15, 2012.  You must have competed in the county contest or make up to attend this.
Cloverleaf Exhibits – NEW CHANGE
Remember: Three-sided science fair project-type boards will NOT be allowed in the Mississippi 4-H Cloverleaf exhibit at the District 4-H Project Achievement Days. 4-H Cloverleaf exhibits should include :
  • a title sign displayed on top of or attached
to the front of the table
  • materials related to the project
  • table for displaying everything
  • NO live animals
  • must not occupy an area larger than 3ft x 3 ft.
  • 4-H members are responsible for furnishing all materials and table
  • NO Electrical outlets exhibits
 Senior/Volunteer Records
The deadline for Senior and Volunteer Records to be turned in to the County 4-H office is June 20, 2012.  If you need forms, they are available at the county office.
Junior/Intermediate/Club Records
The deadline for Volunteer/Junior/Intermediate/
Club Records to be turned in to the County 4-H office is July 12, 2012.  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.

Photography Workshop
There will be a photography workshop on July 10, 2012 from 9-12 at our office. Limited to 15 people. More information will come in next month’s letter.

CONGRATULATIONS CORNER
NE District 4-H Field and Stream Contest was held on April 28, 2012. Oktibbeha County youth participating were: Mamie/Elijah/Bridget Carlstrom, Matthew Carver, Adam Easley, Melvin Ellis, Cali/Cole Freely, Andrew Harrell, Kylie Headley, Ethan Hester, Howell Jenkins, Caleb Jordan, Hayden Moore, Reed Pearson, Joanna/Jorja/Joseph/Josiah Phillips, Robert/Robuel Roberson, Zachery Sale, Joseph/Jacob Stoll, Millie/Levi/Maggie/Amble/Abby Thompson, John Tranum, and Dillan Welk.

Congrats to all youth. Special Thanks to our volunteers and parents who assisted in making this year a success.


Maroon Volunteer Starkville Awards
Congrats to the following 4-H Clubs who received honors at the 2012 Volunteer Starkville Program:
  • Volunteer Spirit Award Individuals (Rose Coffey Graham, Jameka Harkins, James Coffey, Jr.)
  • Volunteer Spirit Award Organization – The Controllers Gen II Club
  • Pres. Volunteer Service Awards Individuals (Rose Coffey Graham, Jameka Harkins, James Coffey, Jr.)
  • Pres. Volunteer Spirit Award Organization – The Controllers Gen II Club – Bronze Award
  • The Longview Disciples 4-H Club and Club Leader received certificates for community service at The Maroon Volunteer Center & Volunteer Starkville
  • The Longview Disciples 4-H Club and Club Leader, Angela Stewart participated in the Volunteer Starkville, “I Love Starkville Contest“.

Thought for the Day
“A leader leads by example not by Force”