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What is 4-H? A national organization that provides experiences for youth 5-19 years old, 4-H focuses on developing youth as individuals and responsible, productive citizens. 4-H involves youth in community-based clubs, school enrichment programs and both group and individual projects to develop the individual's four "H's" - Head, Heart, Hands and Health. What Do the "H's" stand for? The 4-H emblem, a four-leaf clover with the Letter "H" on each leaflet, stands for the equal training of the Head - used to think, to plan, to reason; the Heart - to be kind, to be true, to be sympathetic; the Hands - to be useful, to be helpful, to be skillful; and Health - to resist disease, to enjoy life and to make for efficiency. Who can be active in a 4-H club? Youth 5-19 years old can be club members. Adults are needed as volunteers. 4-H Alumni are needed as event judges, board members and in other volunteer positions. Parents can take an active role by being 4-H project leaders or helping in other ways. How do I join 4-H? In Tulsa County, call 918.746.3709. That's the 4-H Youth Development division of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service in Tulsa County. A 4-H extension educator will tell you which club is closest to you and how to reach the club leader for meeting times and locations. Why should I join 4-H? Join 4-H to make friends, have fun and learn to do things. Interested in rocketry, pets and small animals, forestry, sewing, or anything else? In 4-H, you can focus on individual interests while still being part of a team. We would be glad to help you start a 4-H club. If you have five or six friends who are interested and an adult willing to serve as a volunteer leader, we can work with you to make your club a success. How often does 4-H meet? Some clubs meet once a week while others meet once a month. Some groups meet to learn about one project for several hours at a time. Depending on your schedule, needs and interests, 4-H has something for you. What else happens in 4-H? In addition to club meetings, countywide, districtwide and statewide events are held. Once you become a member you will receive a 4-H yearbook which contains event dates as well as a 4-H newsletter, which provides additional information. Is there a cost for 4-H? Although there is no membership fee for 4-H, clubs may have supply fees for projects. You are expected to pay for the cost of your projects whether it's building a lamp, baking bread or raising an animal. Many events do not have fees; however, there are charges for camps, conferences, workshops or seminars and similar programs. 4-H members participate in fund raising activities to provide support for their projects. Interested in 4-H? Contact the 4-H division of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service in Tulsa County at 918.746.3709. Or, stop by the office (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at 4116 E. 15th Street in Tulsa.
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