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4-H November Newsletter
-gives community updates and informs them of dates and times of upcoming events and activities.
Rabbit and Poultry Shows
November 15th
WOOHOOOO, Way to go Rabbit and Poultry Exhibitors! We just wrapped up our second rabbit and poultry show this past Friday night. Our attendance was a little down from the County Fair show but we still had over 100 exhibits in the barn. Once again if there is anyone interested in getting started showing rabbits and poultry, feel free to give me a call and we will help you get some projects located. Results from our last show and current point standings are listed below.
Rabbits
Grand Champion / Meat Rabbit Division
Champion- Tara Parker, 4-H In Action
Res. Grand / Show Rabbit Division
Champion – Chrysta Kinney, Keys 4-H
Res. Division Meat Rabbit – Tara Parker, 4-H In Action
Res. Division Show Rabbit – Tara Parker, 4-H In Action
Poultry
Grand Champion/Bantam Division
Champion – Colton Cox, Grandview 4-H
Res. Grand/Standard Division
Champion – Kalley Garrett, Sequoyah 4-H
Res. Standard Division – Clint Burson, 4-H in Action
Res Bantam Division – Kalley Garrett, Sequoyah 4-H
Waterfowl
Grand Champion –Mackinzie Kimble, Keys 4-H
Point Standings after the County Fair and Nov. Show
Poultry Points Rabbits Points
Kalley Garrett 240 Tara Parker 320
Colton Cox 198 Chrysta Kinney 195
Clint Burson 180 Trevor Bailey 72
Kendra Bailey 110 Jamie Garrett 65
TJ Bailey 75 Sadie Denton 63
SHARE THE FUN
MY MY MY, CHEROKEE COUNTY 4-H HAS TALENT! Our numbers were not great but the quality ran deep. The Cherokee County Share the Fun Contest was held at Woodall Schools this past Saturday. Results are listed below:
Junior Age Group: (Ages 9-13): Individual Champion- Hunter Gotcher, Norwood, Hunter’s Guitar Experience
Individual Reserve Champion- Daynarah Crow, Woodall, Monster Rock
Large Group Champion-Keys Jr.- Trevor Bailey, Cameron Jumper, Wesley Miles, Kelsey Combs, Jackson Wells, Addy Hood, Nicole Huffman, Kaylee Switzer, Lauren Slape, Kenadee Whitchurch, Jacey Smith, Peyton Toombs, Kaitlyn Finley, Morgan Little
Senior Age Group: (Ages 14-18):
Small Group Champion- Cherokee County Riders- KC Barnes, Hallie Barnes
Large Group Champion- 4-H In Action-Michael Cummings, Clint Burson, Monica Burson, Christyn Burson, Elizabeth Havenar, Zachary Havenar, Quinten Havenar, Chandler Hawkins, Regan Hawkins, Raegan Moore, Madison LeMasters, Jadd Trapp
Large Group Reserve Champion-CCR-KC Barnes, Hallie Barnes, Rachel Lawhorn, Kendall Sisco, Madison Lasiter, Paige Parker, Brittni Cole, Sadie Denton
OKC LIVESTOCK NOMINATIONS DUE DATES
Swine – Kits must be turned in by December 9, 2009, Kits must be ordered by Dec 1st
The nomination process is a self nominating procedure for swine. Kits cost $10 each and must be ordered through our office and then returned to our office prior to the above due date. Kits take around 2-3 days to obtain by our office. If you wait a couple days before the due date, it may be next to impossible to get them back and resubmitted prior to the due date. The nominations will be done by collecting hair follicles for DNA certification. If you have questions, feel free to give me a call.
POP TAB 1000 CITIZENSHIP PROJECT
The pop tabs continue to roll in. Keep up the hard work! We have had a couple entities partner with are efforts to help the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you Briggs Service Club and Merle Meggs for all your efforts to assist with this great cause! We have not weighed our tabs to see where we currently stand but we have a good jump start. Let’s GET RRRR DONE! Six Flags here we come!
COAT DRIVE
Don’t forget our Coat Drive. We have had several coats start to come into the office. Please take the time and go through your closets. Each of us probably has a number of old coats that could assist those in need. We will be taking the first load of coats to Ministerial Alliance later this week. If you want to get yours on the first load, bring them in no later than Friday, November 13th. Remember our goal is 200 coats by the end of December.
ADULT VOLUNTEER &
TEEN LEADERS MEETINGS
Date: Nov 10th
Adults & Teens Announcements @ 4:30 pm
Teens if you want to order pizza bring $4 each.
Tulsa Ice Skating & Incredible Pizza
Dec 18th
We have planned an Ice Skating and Incredible Pizza activity in Tulsa for Dec 18th. The cost is $15 per person. If you would like to attend please have your registration into the office no later than December 11th. We did this trip last year and were not able to get into the ice skating rink. However, the Oilers Staff have assured me if we get to the rink no later than 7:45 pm, we will not have problems getting shoes.
Tentative Agenda:
4:00 pm—Leave Office
5:30 pm – Arrive @ Incredible Pizza
7:30pm – Leave Incredible Pizza
7:45pm – Ice Skating
10:00pm – Leave Ice Rink
11:30 pm –Arrive back at the Office
CREEK NATION MARKET GOAT SHOW
WHEN: Nov 14nd
WHERE: Muskogee Fairgrounds
TIME: Entries due by 9:00.am Show at 10:00 a.m.
· Entry Fees are $10
· Any 4-H or FFA member in the state is invited
· $500 for Grand Champion & $250 for Reserve
· $3,000 added Money plus 100% entry fee payback
· Bracing will be allowed
· No Breeding Classes - only Market
4-H Jr. ROUNDUP
Don’t Forget Jr. Roundup! 4-H members 9-12 years of age are invited to participate in the workshops. Jr. Roundup is scheduled for November 10th from 9 am – 11:00 am. Junior Roundup will be held at the Community Building. Jr. Roundup is a fun activity for new and existing members to become more aware of 4-H project work. There will be workshops covering all types of 4-H project areas. If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H, this is definitely the event to attend!
CHRISTMAS FOOD & CRAFT FAIR
Dec 7th
YES THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! What better way to kick the season off than a Christmas Food & Craft Fair. The Christmas Food and Craft Fair is scheduled for December 7th at the Community Building. Activities will start promptly at 6 pm. This will be a noncompetitive event where you can let you’re cooking or craft making skills shine. 4-H members are allowed to present a workshop based on their favorite holiday recipe or craft. What a great opportunity to hone your public speaking skills and have a great time. Workshop proposals are due no later than Dec 1st. See the attached proposal form.
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW
CHECK IN
Dec 6th
Check in for the Cherokee Co. Spring Livestock Show & Muskogee Regional Livestock Show is scheduled for December 6th. All cattle, hogs, sheep and goats that are planning on showing in the spring must go through the nomination process. Nominations will run from 1-4 pm at the New Cherokee County Fairgrounds South of Tahlequah (Rodeo Grounds). Mark your calendars now and plan to be in attendance. If you would like to schedule a time for me personally to come by your home and nominate your hogs, sheep, or goats give me a call. All cattle MUST go through the nomination site to get weighed.
4-H ARCHERY
Wow what a turnout this past week. We had almost 30 archers at this last workout. The archery program is growing by leaps and bounds. We have been very blessed to have several good teachers and the excitement is surmounting amongst our members. Each evening they end the workout with a contest! Let me tell you, we already have some awesome shooters within our 4-H program. We are looking at putting a contest together during Christmas Break where we will invite several counties to participate. So make sure you continue to practice at home. If you are not involved in the Archery program, you will not be allowed to participate in any contest. Lastly, we have one change; we will trade the workout on the 19th for this coming Thursday (12th) at 6:00pm. See you on Thursday!
CHRISTMAS FOOD & CRAFT FAIR
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Workshop Proposals Due: December 1, 2009
Workshop Presentations: December 7, 2009
Do you have a fun craft or food recipe that you would like to share with your fellow 4-H’ers? If the answer is yes, then we have the program for you! 4-H’ers are encouraged to start getting those special holiday recipes and craft ideas together for this fun-filled event. This year’s program will be held on December 7th at 6 p.m. at the Community Building. 4-H members will demonstrate their favorite recipes or craft ideas. A book with all the ideas will be given to everyone who attends. All recipes and instructions must be turned in to the Extension Office by Tuesday, December 1, 2009. This is a great opportunity to practice your public speaking skills in a noncompetitive event.
Name: ____________________________________________________
Club: _____________________________________________________
Name of Food or Craft: _______________________________________
Recipe or Craft Directions: ____________________________________
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