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Back to School Bash
Join your friends from Oklahoma and Canadian Counties for a celebration of the end of summer break. Our two counties have enjoyed several events together this summer including Camp and Roundup. We will be having refreshments and listening to some fun music. Come see your friends or make some new ones!


When? August 15th from 2-5pm
Where? The Oklahoma County Extension Office Conference Center at 2500 NE 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Who? All 4-H'ers, parents, and volunteers

Brought to you by the Oklahoma and Canadian County 4-H Teen Councils
4-H Night at the Ballpark
Join us in cheering on the Oklahoma City Dodgers for 4-H Night at the Ballpark!

We're partnering with the OKC Dodgers and Braum's to offer a fun family evening on August 17. Purchase your discounted tickets through the link below!
New 4-H Enrollment Site
It's that time of year to re-enroll for the 2021-2022 4-H Program year. We have changed enrollment sites! That means that volunteers and parents need to visit the new website.

Please use this link to access the new site:





We also have a helpful video to help guide you through submitting your 4-H enrollment:
Sciencing on Saturday
Saturday, August 14 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Conference Building, 2500 NE 63rd St. OKC,OK 73111

Come learn ro build & control a robot buggy using Raspberry Pi! Students grades 7-9 will be charged with building their own robot TO TAKE HOME!

$125, Lunch provided
Oklahoma County Free Fair
Livestock, Poultry, Rabbit Show
Don Ramsey Agricultural Facility, Jones High School, Jones
Date: [Aug. 20-21, 2021]
Physical cards may be used but must be turned into the County Extension Office by August 13th, 2021.

Exhibits, Special Contests, and Activities
Centennial Building, State Fair Grounds, OKC
Date: [Aug. 26-28, 2021]
On Thursday, August 26th, exhibits may be entered from 3-7pm at the Centennial Building at the State Fairgrounds.
We encourage exhibitors to pick up and fill out entry cards ahead of time to ensure timely entries.

Horse Show
Barn 8, State Fairgrounds, OKC
Date: [Aug. 27-28, 2021]
Physical cards may be used but must be turned into the County Extension Office by August 20th, 2021.

All Entry Cards may be picked up at the County Extension Office, 2500 NE 63d St., OKC, OK 73111.
Southeast District Teen Leadership Day
The Southeast District Officers have selected the theme of “Everyday H.E.R.O.” for the SE District Teen Leadership Conference to be held October 14, 2021 in Ada, OK from 9am-5pm. It will be an action-packed day!

Delegates must be 13 years of age by October 14, 2021 to attend.

Thanks to generous support through the program fee submitted to the State Office, this conference is FREE this year. Lunch AND a t-shirt are provided.

Registration is due to mindy.mcneil@okstate.edu no later than September 13, 2021.

SERVICE PROJECT – Pontotoc Animal Welfare Society (PAWS N Ada)
Each TLC delegate and registered educator or volunteer should consider bringing one of the following items to support the SE District Teen Leadership Conference Service Project: paper towels, cloth towels/washcloths, blankets, cat and dog toys, cat and dog food (dry, canned), treats, shampoo, bleach, hand sanitizer, snacks/drinks for shelter workers.

SPIRIT CONTEST
The 2020-21 SE District Spirit Contest Winners will be announced. The number of youth attending Teen Leadership Conference and any donations made to the SE District Scholarship fund will be counted.

OKLAHOMA COUNTY IS CURRENTLY TIED IN SECOND PLACE!
We need to bring as many youth as possible! Also, a suggested donation of $5 is requested. Please consider donating whether or not you attend. The Southeast District is the only district with a scholarship available for it's 4-H'ers. Members can start applying for this in the 8th grade!

Donations to the SE District Scholarship fund should be made by check
to the Oklahoma County OSU Extension with "SED TLC" in the memo line.
What club should you join?
Oklahoma County 4-H has so many amazing clubs!

If you are new to the county or to 4-H in general, get in touch with one of our super volunteers and check out a meeting.

Don't see a club in your area or project area? Consider starting your own club today!

Want to start a 4-H Club? The qualifications include:
  1. At least five youth members from two or more families.
  2. Certified volunteer(s) who care about working with members, teen leaders and parents.
  3. Maintain a necessary/appropriate adult to youth ratio. (1:8 in most cases)
  4. A structure that gives members the shared responsibility for making decisions and operating the club.
  5. An organized, fun and educational program planned by members, volunteers and parents.
  6. Six or more club meetings during the year.
  7. Participation in learning experiences outside of the local group.
  8. Involvement in the community through service-learning.
  9. Personal evaluation and recognition of progress on individual and group/club goals.
  10. Effective blend of all five components of the 4-H Recognition Model.

The process for creating a new club begins by submitting a Club Charter Application to your county OSU Extension office. A group requesting a charter must the agree upon the following:

  • The use of the 4-H name and emblem is granted on the basis that membership in the 4-H group named above of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • The 4‑H club/group is the local learning group in which 4‑H members are involved. Club activities are critical to 4‑H as they advocate both leadership and cooperation among club members. 

For more information, click here or contact Mindy or Cody.

(405)713-1125
What 4-H project should you do?
Are you unsure of what projects are available through 4-H? Take our quiz to find out!
FUTURE EVENTS
2021-2022 4-H Enrollment Begins: Aug. 1
Dual County Back to School Bash: Aug. 15, 2:00pm, Extension Office
County Livestock Show: Aug. 20-21 (entries due Aug. 16)
County Free Fair: Aug 26-28
County Horse Show: Aug 27-28 (entries due Aug. 20)
County Record Book Interviews: Late August (TBD)
Awards Reception: September (TBD)
Southeast District Teen Leadership Day Registration Due: Sept. 13
SED Officer Filing Form Due: Sept. 13
Oklahoma State Fair: Sept. 16-26, OKC
Tulsa State Fair: Sept. 30-Oct. 10, Tulsa
Southeast District Teen Leadership Day: October 14, Ada
Parent Volunteer Training: Nov 1st & 8th (two locations per date)
Enrollment in Zsuites due for all spring livestock shows: Nov. 1
OYE Nominations due for Sheep, Goats, & Market Steers Does: Nov. 12
OYE Nominations Due for Swine: Dec. 9
Enrollment in Zsuites due for all spring horse shows: Dec. 29
District Project Exploration Day: TBD Nov/Dec

2022
County Speech Contest: Jan. 22
Virtual SED Share the Fun: Feb. 1
County FCS Skills Day: Feb. 5
Science Night @ the Museum: Feb. 11, SMO
SED Speech Contest Registration Due: Feb. 18
OYE: Mar 7-18, Oklahoma City
SED Speech Contest: March 24
SED Livestock Judging Registration Due: Mar. 31
SED Livestock Judging: Apr. 5, Murray State College, Tishomingo
County Food Showdown: April 9
SED FCS Skillathon & Food Showdown Registration Due: May 5
SED FCS Skillathon & Food Showdown: May 16
SED Dutch Oven Registration Due: May 20
SED Dutch Oven Contest: May 26
SED FCS Skills Day Registration Due: June 1
SED Animal Science Field Day Registration Due: June 14
4-H Camp: June 14-17, Canyon Camp, Hinton
SED Animal Science Field Day: June 21
SED Skills Day: June 23
District Multi-Project Contest Day: TBD Spring

These dates are subject to change.
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