Muskogee County 4-H November November 2018 County and Regional Livestock Shows Both livestock shows are months away but the planning started about two weeks after last years show and wont stop until the shows are over this year. A couple of High Points: 1. Tags and Envelopes for nominations are available and are Due Dec. 17th. The majority of you will get your tags through your Ag Teacher but if not contact Gina at the Extension Office and she will get your tags ready for you to pickup. 2. The Schedule for both shows is different this year! Check out the schedule to make sure you request the correct days off of work or out of school. 3. Muskogeeregional.org 4. http://oces.okstate.edu/muskogee/4-h/2019-county-spring-livestock-show 5. Sign up for Text Notifications from the Regional Livestock Show on the website 6. Corporate Regional Show Sponsorships are available International Trip Fundraiser Thanksgiving Turkey and a Christmas Ham from Runt s $100 Contact Jillian, Colby, Ethan, Alaysia, Tatum, Kaytie, Rylee, or Kaylee to take some of the work out of the Holidays. My family has purchased one of these the last few years and they are delicious! They are fully cooked and refrigerated. Pick them up from Runt s BBQ the day before then simply reheat and enjoy.
Nov 10-11th Shooting Sports Instructors Training-Kellyville Nov. 12th County Leaders Meeting Nov. 17th Northeast District Rabbit and Poultry Show Nov. 27th Dog Club Meeting Nov. 29th Air Rifle Practice 6pm. Dec 1st Winter Fun Trip to Skyzone Dec. 7th Northeast District Rabbit and Poultry Show Dec. 8th Northeast District Rabbit and Poultry Show Dec 8th Christmas Parade Dec 10th Leaders Training Night Dec 17th County and Regional Nominations Due Dec 20th Garden of Lights Collections Jan. 26th Indoor Archery Contest Feb. 2nd State Archery Contest Feb 15-16th Bright Nights Science Museum Camp-in, OKC Feb 26th-March 2nd County Livestock Show March 4th-9th Regional Livestock Show County Teen Leaders and Volunteers Meetings Leaders meetings are the 2nd Monday Night each month at 6:15pm and 7:00pm. Muskogee County 4-H obviously has deep tradition and there are some activities that are dictated by State Events etc. But our leaders association actively discusses County 4-H budgets, events, contests, and camps to plan and update programs regularly. If you want to help Muskogee youth this is the place you need to be on the second Monday night of the month! Our goal for the adult volunteer meeting is one hour for some 4-H training and discussions. Most months we meet that goal making it a very worthwhile hour of your time. Leaders meeting occur August-November, Special training night in December, and back to regular meetings January-May. Please go ahead and program the meetings into your calendar. Even though we have a committed group of current 4-H volunteers, there is always room for you. Oklahoma State University, U. S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
Northeast District Rabbit and Poultry Shows. Do you want a low cost livestock show project? Showing doesn't get cheaper than a Rabbit or Poultry project. $100 can get you a long way toward an animal, feed, cage, and supplies with a show rabbit. Cherokee county 4- H is hosting shows in November and December with some good prizes. You have to be responsible for daily feeding, watering, and general care of the project but small animal take much less time each day than their large animal counterparts. So we have established that the small animal project is cheaper and easier than a large animal project. If you are ready to get started, contact David at the Extension Office or on Facebook for help finding equipment and animals RABBITS Breeds *Rabbits will show in two categories: Meat and Show Rabbits. -Meat Rabbits will include: California, Palomino, New Zealand, Std. Rex, and any other large meat style bunnies. Rabbits in these breeds will show by breed and by Sex. If numbers surpass 20 bunnies in a breed we will break classes into Jr. and Sr. divisions. -Show Rabbits will include: Dutch, English Angora, Florida White, Fuzzy Lop, Harlequin, Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Jersey Woolies, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Tans, Lion Heads, and Polish. Rabbits in these breeds will show by breed and by Sex. Breeds that have more than 20 bunnies exhibited will be subdivided into Jr. and Sr. divisions. POULTRY Breeds -Standard Poultry Classes will be divided by: American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental and all other large fowl breeds. Classes will be subdivided into cock and hen classes. If numbers exceed 20 in a category, classes will be divided into cock, cockerel, hen and pullet classes. -Bantam Poultry Classes will be divided by: Old English, Modern Game, Single Comb Clean Legged, Rose Comb Clean Legged, all other Comb Clean Legged and Feather Legged classes. If numbers exceed 20 in a category, classes will be divided into cock, cockerel, hen and pullet classes. -Ducks will be divided by: Bantam, Light Wt., Medium Wt., Heavy Weight DATES: November 17, 2018 Cherokee County Fairgrounds (Entries due by 9:00am) December 7, 2018 Cherokee County Fairgrounds (Entries due by 5:00pm) December 8, 2018 Cherokee County Fairgrounds (Entries due by 9:00am) Shooting Sports Dates: Contest New Coaches Training-Kellyville Air Rifle Training Indoor Archery Contest State Air Rifle Date Nov 10th-11th Nov 29th Jan 17th. Jan 26th. Feb 2nd
December Leaders Training December 10th, 5:30pm at the Extension Office Please RSVP by Dec 7th for Dinner. 4-H Volunteers are required to have 4 hours of training each year to maintain their status as a certified 4-H Volunteer. We offer 2-3 each year as a part of the scheduled monthly meetings but this is a great opportunity to catch up. Let me know of any topics you want covered! Dinner will be provided. Winter Fun Trip Dec 1st Register by Nov. 19th. $20 The Officer Team selected Skyzone as the activity this year. There are still details to work out with Skyzone but I wanted to get the date and cost out for you to get signed up. We will go in the afternoon on Saturday the 1st, Jump for a while then go get some Pizza on our way home. This is our annual recreational/ recruitment trip as a way to just go have fun with4-h Friends. Which means you need to invite your friends. We went to sky zone a few years back and had a great time. However, I did learn a few things that last time: 1. They are serious about the release that is available on their website. I will see if I can get a hard copy to have available at the office. 2. They aren t as flexible with numbers as some other places when booking. If you are planning to attend get your Money turned into the Extension Office asap before the Nov. 19th. Air Rifle Shooting Sports. Nov 29th-Jan 17th Patterned after last spring s archery short course we are offering you a chance to learn the fundamentals of shooting. There are 6 scheduled sessions with two planned make up dates to be prepared for bad weather throughout December and January. To be qualified for the State Air Rifle Contest on February 2nd you must successfully complete the 4-H shooting sports curriculum, have a minimum of 8 hours of instruction, and have your Oklahoma Wildlife Hunters Safety Card. Dates are: Thursday evenings at 5:30pm Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, Jan. 10, and Jan. 17 with Saturdays Jan. 12th and Jan. 19th as scheduled Make up dates. Plan to Join us on Nov 29th at the Extension Office. Later training locations will be determined based on participation. Most likely either in Warner or Muskogee.
Muskogee County 4-H Dog Club. Oct. 30th 6:30pm Do you have a dog, do you want a dog, do you have access to a dog? Dog club may be for you. The 4-H Canine project is all about how well you can handle your dog and serve in the community. 4-H shows are not about the structure, color, or markings on your dog. Our shows are about how well your dog can sit, stay, heal, down or run through an agility course. Club meetings are about 50-50 whether you bring your dog or not. Training your dogs around other dogs and smells gets them ready for the distractions during the shows. Other months you will be making items for the shelter, going on field trips, construction or painting projects for the show equipment. Contact Kym Davis at kkdavis299@gmail.com to let her know you plan to attend or if you have other questions. Can Food Drive wrapping up in November Haskell 4-H is working on a Can Food Drive in October and November before the Holidays. Bring a canned food item to your local club meeting, set out a collection box in your community, or Trick or Treat for Cans. If you get a truck load, organize with Adam to get it picked up. If you have a more manageable amount send it with your club representative to the County Teen Leaders meetings. Healthy Living Ambassador Applications Now Open 4-H Healthy Living Youth Ambassadors are an asset in accomplishing the goals and outcomes of the 4-H Healthy Living Mission Mandate. Oklahoma 4-H Youth Ambassadors will work closely with their fellow Healthy Living Ambassador team members to plan and conduct an Oklahoma 4-H Healthy Living Summit, provide support and programming to local 4-H clubs and county programs and be a statewide advocate for 4-H Healthy Living. Please share this opportunity with 4-H members who are current Freshman, Sophomores or Juniors in High School and have an interest in healthy living. For more information, contact Cathy Allen at cathy.allen@okstate.edu or 405-744-8892. Cathy Allen
Check out Ag Youth Website for dates and information on livestock shows!! WWW.AGYOUTH.COM Facebook: Muskogee County 4-H Oces.okstate.edu/muskogee Muskogee County Newsletter is published by the following: Muskogee County OSU Ext. Center 1440 S. Cherokee, Muskogee, OK 74403 Phone: (918)686-7200 FAX: (918) 686-7204 Editor: David Adams Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Oklahoma State University, US Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Robert E. Whitson, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. This publication is printed and issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of 85 cents per copy. 11/15 DLA Muskogee County Cooperative Extension Service Oklahoma State University 1440 S Cherokee Muskogee OK 74403 MUSKOGEE COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER