This is the only newsletter we will send before 2022. We will post updates on Facebook and you can always contact us through email or phone.
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Text @okcounty4h to the number 81010. You’ll receive a welcome text from Remind. If anyone has trouble with 81010, you can try texting @okcounty4h to (419) 464-9705.

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Festive Food, Fun, 4-H enrollment opening soon
Nothing brings family and friends together like sharing good food. In keeping with the spirit of generosity and gratitude, Oklahoma 4-H’ers and youth third grade through 12th grade are invited to participate in the one-time Festive Food, Fun, 4-H.
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:


Enrollment in Zsuite 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 Zsuite due for all spring horse shows: Dec. 29

We also have a helpful video to help guide you through submitting your 4-H enrollment:
H.U.G.S. Service Project
Hats, underwear, gloves, and socks are among some of the most needed items for the unhoused population during the winter months. We are collecting these items until November 5th.

As a club or individual, make a collection box (or several) to place at your local school, church, community center, etc. Bring your collections to the extension office and we will deliver them as a county.

We donate to the Homeless Alliance and Citizens Caring for Children.
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

We are currently searching for a volunteer to lead the Harrah 4-H Club. Contact Mindy or Cody for more information.
FUTURE EVENTS
2021
2021-2022 4-H Enrollment Begins: Aug. 1
Parent Volunteer Training: Nov 1st, Oklahoma County Extension, OKC
Enrollment in Zsuite 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 Zsuite due for all spring horse shows: Dec. 29


2022
County Speech Contest: Jan. 22
District Project Exploration Day: TBD Jan/Feb
Chili Cook Off and Auction: TBD Jan/Feb
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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