May 18 is the TREEmendous 4-H day in Tulsa County! 4-H members are spreading the green with trees!  Our goal is to promote planting trees and encourage a commitment to environmental stewardship, while raising money for Tulsa County 4-H.  Loblolly Pine trees are being  given away for donations.  4-H Clubs set up collection sites throughout the county.  All proceeds benefit Tulsa County 4-H events and awards.  Tree preparation is on Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. in Exchange Center III on the fairgrounds.  4-H members earn Clover Cash for the time they work on this  project.

Following the distribution of trees,  we'll have a 4-H Family Picnic at Elm Creek Park, 12501 E. 77th St. N. in Owasso starting at 6:30 p.m.  Currently seven clubs are registered to participate in the TREEmendous Project:   Dairy Capitol, Discovery, Homesteaders, Impact, Trails End, Sand Springs, and YFR.  Don't be left out of this TREEmendous opportunity.  Call the 4-H office today!!!

Agri-Action!

Cloverbud Capers

Draw a line to match the name of the garden tool in the picture  with the word below?
  Plant

  Flower pot

  Hoe

  Fork or hand rake

4-H is More!

Farmland Youth Leadership Experience
A one-day leadership conference is  on July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center for youth 13-15 years old.  During this six-hour program, conducted by Farmland Youth Leadership Interns, you will learn about leadership, integrity, self-assessment, communication, teamwork, goal setting and cooperation. 

Cost for participating is $10 and includes lunch and all program materials.  Register at the Tulsa County 4-H office by July 9.  This conference will serve as  part of the Tulsa County 4-H Ambassador training.  If you are currently an ambassador , you are eligible to attend.

4-H Foundation News and Updates

Get the 4-H Scoop!

  Tulsa County Free Fair -- August 4-7
Are you getting your exhibits ready for the county fair?  County Fair Premium books will available by May 25.  We are still needing some volunteers for specific activities:
Aug 4--Entry Day--4-H indoor exhibits.
Aug 4--Set-up Day--setting up tables, etc. decorating, organizing materials
Aug 5--Judging day--assist judges with the areas
Aug 5--Opening day--display entries attractively
Aug 5--Ice Cream Festival--club carnival booths
Aug 6--field trips; project focus, centennial party
Aug 7--field trips; project focus , take down
Aug 8--clean-up
Thanks to the following volunteers who have already made a commitment:  Lori Campbell, Toni Myers, Angie Seifried, Raelena Luquette, Lisa Fletcher, Josh Fletcher, Donna Dunkerson, Patsy Rowland, Dee Eschbach, Dee Harvey, Sammy Whitesell, Sandy Basford.
Thanks to all volunteers and parents who help 4-H members get ready for the fair!

Grant Opportunities for 4-H Programs

Proud Past, Promising Future
 The State 4-H Leadership Development Conference, July 19-20 on the OSU Campus in Stillwater, offers an opportunity to become aware of new ideas for programs and projects, build a new network of friendships, get your creative juices flowing, and discover you are not the only one with the same problem or challenge!  Special speakers, interesting and useful workshops, and interaction with other leaders will provide you an opportunity to develop these skills.
Full conference registration of $35.00 is due by July 3 to the State 4-H Office.  This includes the awards banquet, luncheon, and conference materials. Online registration is available at http://agweb.okstate.edu/fourh/ldc/.  Information and registration forms are also available at the Tulsa County 4-H office.

VOICE
Volunteers Organized in Club Education

A brief, but important VOICE meeting will be held during the 4-H Family Picnic on May 18 at Elm Creek Park in Owasso, located at 12501 E. 77th St. N.  We will have summer information for the fair, summer camp, float trip, livestock judging opportunities, Ice Cream Festival  and more!

Camp Volunteers Wanted!
This year for the first time in 7 years, we are participating in an overnight 4-H Camp, July 1--3.  We need men and women to serve as volunteers and chaperones!  The multi-county camp is being held on the Camp Christian facility at Chouteau.  We are in charge of cooking a lunch, get acquainted games, and closing ceremony!  Call 746-3709 TODAY!