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”
