Tips for posters and displays….

Get a head start on 2004 fair exhibits by entering the poster arts division at the communication rally.  The 4-H clover included in your display or poster should include the 18 USC 707.  This indicates the protection of the clover.  It must be used on the official 4-H clover.  Here are some helpful tips:

BEST COLOR COMBOS!

  • Black on yellow • Black on orange  Ÿ Yellow or orange on navy blue
  • Hunter green on white  Ÿ  Scarlet red on white   • Black on white
LETTERING

Minimum letter size for visibility assuming good light, good eyes, and good color:
Distance Size  Thickness
10 ft  1/2 inch  3/32 inch
20 ft  3/4 inch  1/8 inch
50 ft  2 inches 5/16 inch

You can make lettering with markers, commercial letters, on computers or other ways. 

SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECT

The 4-H Shooting Sports Project is up and running again this year.  Any 4-H member who is 9 or older is welcome to participate. 

  1. The first thing you have to do is complete the Hunter Education Safety Course.  This course is offered through the Wildlife Department.  To register for the course call 299-2334.  Dates are on the front page.  After that, you are ready to begin the 4-H project. 
  2. Next, call Marka Fisher at 724-8928.  You need to tell her you are participating in the practices.
  3. Meet at the Tulsa Gun Club on Sunday afternoons from 1:00--3:00 p.m. for practice.  Again, Marka or Richard will provide details once you call her.
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4-H Ambassador Make a Difference Day
Project "Clover-power"

Saturday, October 25 is Make a Difference Day.  This year Tulsa County 4-H Ambassadors and officers are invited to make a difference at the Extension office.  Any local club officer, county ambassador, or county officer is invited to put their elbow grease to work at the Extension Center.  All materials will be provided.  Pizza will be served at the end of the day.  If you are interested in helping out, call 746-3721 to sign up by October 22.  We will be cleaning, and organizing.  We will start at 1:30 p.m. and plan to finish at 4:30 p.m. with pizza following.  Make a difference and use your "hands" to make the best better.
Also, the 4-H ambassadors shirts are in.  They cost $15.00.  If you are looking for a way to help pay for your shirt, you can help with a fund-raiser on Friday, November 7.  Tulsa Community College has given us the opportunity to run a concession stand for a Forensics Contest.  All money raised will support the Ambassador program.  Call 746-3721 to help.  We would appreciate a 2 hour commitment being at 11:30 am  until 7:30 p.m.

Sewing /Fashion Contest Set

On November 8, the District II Make It Yourself With Wool Contest is being held in Tulsa.  Pre-entries are required.  If you would like to assist with the contest, please call Marka Fisher at 494-2873 or Charlotte Richert at 746-3721.  The following areas still need helpers:.
Set-up --includes modeling platforms, chairs, tables, decorating .  This would be done on Saturday  morning.
Judging--need two judges assistants, assist the judge with paperwork, not actually judging.
Need 3 or 4 judges.  If you have names to recommend, please call Marka Fisher.
Refreshments--prepare refreshments, set up and display, serve refreshments.
Clean-up--following the contest--includes taking down modeling platforms, cleaning up.
Programs--We are looking for people who might conduct a modeling workshop, grooming, etc.

4-H Robotics Registration for the 4-H Lego Robotics training is due November 10.  This training is  for  members who are interested in science and are willing to teach programs to other youth. The ideal group  consists of 3-5 youth, ages 12 and up, with a volunteer who is willing to work with them in a youth-adult partnership to present robotics programs.  The Lego robotics kits are easy to use and have step by step instructions for building robots.  Once built they make interesting programs to teach science and technology.  They are great for promoting 4-H!  The registration form and tentative schedule is on the web site and will be accepted on a first received basis.   You must have the volunteer leader identified.  They must also attend the training.