I Dare You Leadership Award

I Dare You Leadership Award is given to a senior 4-H’er (Age 14-18) who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability in the 4-H program. The 2011 recipient is DeShun Brown.  Pictured are: (R to L) DeShun Brown, winner, and Julie White, Oktibbeha County Director. Leota Cardwell and the late Dr Joe Cardwell are the sponsors and long time supporter of the Oktibbeha County 4-H Program.

Young named Outstanding Volunteer

Young named Oktibbeha County 4H Outstanding Volunteer

inda Young, Oktibbeha County 4-H volunteer, recently was honored at the 2011 Oktibbeha County 4-H Awards Program held on MSU Campus. Young was named 2011 Outstanding 4H Volunteer. She is a leader of Longview Disciples 4H Club. LaTrell Stokes, 4-H Agent, stated that Linda is dedicated and hard working. She is always willing to assist youth or adults with whatever they need. Pictured are: (L to R) Linda Young and Julie White, Oktibbeha County Director.

County 4-H holds Annual Awards Program

The County 4-H Program held their annual 4-H Awards Program on November 15, 2011 on the campus of Mississippi State University.

There were over 90 4-H’ers, parents, volunteer leaders, advisory council members, and supporters of 4-H present at this event. 

The Partner in 4-H Award is presented to a person or organization that shows outstanding contributions to the county 4-H program.  In 2011 Oktibbeha County awarded a longtime supporter of the 4H Program here in Oktibbeha County. This year’s winner of the Partner in 4-H was the Starkville Daily News.

 I Dare You Leadership Award is awarded to a senior 4-H’er who shows outstanding leadership abilities in his/her 4-H work. DeShun Brown was the 2011 recipient of this award.  This award is named in honor of Joe and Leota Cardwell, long time volunteers and supporters of 4-H.

Outstanding 4-H Club Award is given to recognize the club that has made outstanding contributions to the 4-H Program. The 2011 Outstanding 4-H Club was Longview Disciples.

Spirit of 4-H Awards are given to 4-H’ers who exemplify outstanding enthusiasm and dedication to the 4-H Club work. This award is in memory of Mrs. Magnolia Jones. The 2011 Spirit of 4-H Awards Junior I – was presented to Tiffany Kelly.

Rookie of the Year Award is given to members who have been involved in 4-H for 2 years or less and have shown enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and an interest in helping others. 2011 Rookie of the Year Award – Pre 4-H – Dru Prisock and Clover – McKenna Prisock.

Achievement Awards are awarded to members who have excelled in contests and activities beyond the county level. 2011 Achievement Awards– Pre 4-H – Dru Prisock, Cloverleaf – McKenna Prisock, Junior I – Tiffany Kelly, Junior II – Colt Chrestman, and Senior  - Rachel Moore.

Distinguished Citizen Award is given to the members in each age group who have exhibited outstanding service to the community. 2011 Distinguished Citizen – Pre 4-H Division – Morgan Whitten, Cloverleaf Division- Akeah Graham, Junior I Division–Tiffany Kelly, Junior II Division– Gwyen Elizabeth Sutphin, Senior Division – Justin Jones.

2011 Standard of Excellence Winners – Senior winners (Age 14-18) – DeShun Brown, Yolanda Kelly, Mitchell Young, Justin Jones, Joshua Poe; Junior II winners (Age 12-13) Teyha Collier, Colt Prisock, JT Prisock, Colt Chrestman; Junior I winners (Age 10-11) – Tiffany Kelly; Cloverleaf winners (Age 8-9) – Alana Graham, Aleah Graham, Tiffany Kelly, Akeah Graham, McKenna Prisock; Pre 4-H winners (7 and under) – Jamerica Carter, Trukyra Lawrence, Coltie Young, Patrick Lawrence, and Dru Prisock.

Outstanding 4-H Member Award is given to the 4-H member in each age group who has shown outstanding achievements and involvement in project work, contests, leadership, and citizenship. 2011 Outstanding 4-H’ers - senior winner (Age 14-18) – Mitchell Young, Junior II winner (Age 12-13) Colt Chrestman, Junior I winner (Age 10-11) – Tiffany Kelly, Cloverleaf winner (Age 8-9) – McKenna Prisock, Pre 4-H winner (7 and under) – Coltie Young.

November newsletter

November 9, 2011

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY

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.

FOOD LIST FOR

AWARDS PROGRAM

Sandwiches – (75) Clover Club

Sandwiches – (75) Controllers Gen II

Cookies - Longview

Punch - Community Youth at Work (CYW)

Veggie Tray- 4-H

Fruit Tray- 4-H

Utensils/Napkins/Plates Cups - SA

Chips – Hall of Living Learners

Dip – Clover Dawgs/Livestock exhibitors

CHRISTMAS PARADE

We will be walking in the Christmas Parade. The parade is Monday November 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in this please contact Angela Stewart or myself. We need to be lined up at 5:00.  Wear something 4-H if you have it.  We would love to have a large group walking for 4-H.

HOLIDAY IDEAS WORKSHOP

There will be a Holiday Ideas Workshop held Tuesday December 13, 2011 from 2-5 p.m. We will make three or four holiday gift ideas for you to take home. Call to reserve your space today. Limited to 25 people. Call and sign up today.  Deadline to register is December 1^st.

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY EXTENSION OPEN HOUSE

Oktibbeha County Extension Service is planning an Open House for Monday, December 12, 2011 beginning at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  .  Please come share the day with us.  This is FREE to the public.  If you have any questions, call LaTrell or Julie at 323 5918.

 

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEERING

 We will again this year ring the bell for Salvation Army. Saturday, December 10th from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Wal-Mart in Starkville. Club leaders need to call the office to sign up.

CYW Club has selected 12-1.

FOOD DRIVE

Oktibbeha County Extension Office is a site that nonperishable food items can be dropped off for local food pantries. This is a great community service project.

Stay tune to December’s newsletter for the following:

-list of award winners for 2011

-Adopt a family information

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Only when we close the doors behind us, will we see the doors in front start opening. - Author Unknown

MAKING THE BEST BETTER!

Reminders

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. 

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.

4-H BANNER CLUB

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 13^th 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!

Things turn out best for people who make the best out of ways things turn out- John Wooden

MAKING THE BEST BETTER!

August Newsletter 2011

Oktibbeha County 4-H

August 7, 2011

 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.

District Horse Meeting

The Northeast District Horse Show meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. at the Northeast District Office in Verona. Any volunteer can attend this meeting but only one (1) delegate from each county is allowed to vote.

Expressive Arts and Science Fun Workshop

We will have an expressive arts and science fun workshop on September 6, 2011 from 2-5 p.m. at the County Extension Office.  Workshop is open to ages 5-18. No cost! Limited to 25 people.

2011 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Training

Holmes Community College in Grenada, MS will be the meeting site for the next

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Leader Training Workshop to be held August 27-28.  Discipline training will take place inside the Holmes Community College Campus with all outdoor activities being held at a local range.  We are encouraged to send one or more volunteers to this training workshop.

Participants must be at least 21 years of age in order to become a certified volunteer. Each county may bring one or more agents or volunteers in each of the six disciplines that will be offered; however, at this training session each person can complete certification in only one of the following disciplines*: Pistol, Rifle, Muzzleloader, Archery, Shotgun, and Coordinator.

The registration cost is $75.00 per person. This will cover the cost of Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and breakfast Sunday morning with snacks at break times on both days. This fee also covers workshop materials, training equipment, and ammunition.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 17^TH.

Please email your name, address, date of birth and preferred discipline to latrells@ext.msstate.edu.  Also include an alternate discipline in the advent that the primary does not make. Participants that sign up for a discipline that does not make will be notified that they have been moved to their alternate discipline. County will pay at least half of registration fee or more depending on how many volunteers are planning on attending. THIS IS THE ONLY TRAINING THEY WILL BE OFFERING!!!!

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

AWARDS

Awards application will be ready to pick up September 1, 2011.  DEADLINE to return Standard of Excellence, Spirit of 4-H, Rookie of the Year Awards, Outstanding Volunteer, and Outstanding Club applications is OCTOBER 1, 2011. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER this date. If you need an application call Joyce.

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.

LIVESTOCK NEWS

If you plan on showing livestock in 4-H this year, remember the ownership deadline is September 1, 2011. ETHICS - The Mississippi State Fair will be here soon and ethics training for NEW exhibitors, parents or guardians, and volunteers must be completed by September 1, 2011. ALSO if you were a junior 4-H’er last year and now are a senior (14 and older – 4H age) you will need to be re-certified. Call our office to schedule this.

The date for the Bulldog Invitational Livestock Show at the MS Horse Park is September 17, 2011. 

4-H DAY AT MSU FOOTBALL GAME

Mark your calendar for November 5, 2011 for 4-H Day at the MSU Football game. The 4-H ticket package will include a football game ticket, t-shirt and tailgate! This is the Homecoming game for MSU when we will play UT-Martin.

 

CONGRATULATIONS CORNER

Regional Horse Show
 Rachel Moore