May 2004
4-H
Club News
Barnyard
Buddies
By:
Janet McKenna
The
Barnyard Buddies had our April meeting on Saturday, April 10th at
On
Saturday, May 8th we will be having our end of the year party at
Directions:
from Okeechobee, take Hwy 70 west to US Hwy 27, turn right (North), go thru the
town of
Chobee
Cattle Kids
By:
Marcia Candler
Chobee Cattle Kids held our April meeting on the 14th at the
Extension Office. We discussed the following important dates for May:
v OYLS
Desert Social- Friday, May 21st @
v Record
Books are due- Monday, May 24th by
Your project is not considered complete unless you turn in your record
book. Please get them in on time so you can receive the recognition you deserve.
We also discussed sending thank you letters for the add-ons you received
at the Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show. This is something important that is
sometimes over looked. Our program for our April meeting was on animal health
and proper injection techniques. We learned how to tell sick animals from
healthy ones, about the different types of injections and how to properly give
them. Then we practiced giving injections on oranges.
Our
end of the year party will be a cookout and swimming at the Candler House on
Sunday, May 23 at
Steaks
and Chops
By:
Samantha McKenna
Rain
or Shine, Steaks and Chops will prevail! Even in the pouring rain on the steps
of YMS. This is where we held our last meeting on April 12th. At this
meeting we turned in our exhibitor signs and show shirts. If you have not yet
turned these items in, please call Mrs. Cindy at 467-0981. Our end of the year
party was on April 24th at the Sports Complex. We had a wonderful
time swimming and barbequing in the pavilion.
Remember
to order your plaques in plenty of time to bring them to the desert social on
May 21st. The social will be at OHS at
Congratulations
on a wonderful year and good luck for next year!!
Bits
& Spurs
By:
Cathy Culligan
The Bits & Spurs club held our annual Saddle Cleaning Fundraiser on
April 24th at the old Ag Barn. We had a successful fundraiser thanks
to the help of every member. Everyone did a great job.
Record books are due to the Extension Office on May 24th by
5pm. Make sure yours is on time and complete. Our end of the year party will be
May 22nd at Williamson Cattle Company. We will meet at 9:30am, please
be on time. See ya then!
Udder
Bunch
By:
Kelly Buchanan
We have had an AWESOME year!! I must admit we will miss the graduating
seniors, but they must attend college and continue their lives. Congratulations
and good luck seniors!
The Udder Bunch would like to thank everyone that has helped out this
year with the 4-H program. You make our lives easier and make the best
better.
Our next meeting will be held on May 11th at the Extension
Office at 7pm. We will be electing officers for the upcoming 2004-05 4-H
year.
The
Desert Social will be held in the OHS cafeteria on May 21st starting
at
The year is coming to a close, record books are due May 24th
to the Extension Office by 5pm. Please don’t wait until the last minute to turn
in your record book. If you need
help, contact your udder buddy or another 4-Her. See ya May 11th.
County
Council
By:
Austin Pluskot
Our
April meeting was held on the 19th at
See you at the Extension Office on May 20th!
Bacon
Bunch
By:
Jared Prescott
Well,
another great year is coming to a close. Remember to thank the Livestock
Committee, leaders, parents, buyers and others who have helped to make this year
a success.
We
have planned our end of the year party to be held on May 15th
at the old ag barn from
The
desert social is May 21st at
Sharp
Shooters
By:
Kolby Trimnal
Unfortunately,
the skeet shoot the Sharp Shooters had planned was canceled due to rain. We will
reschedule, keep your ears open! We received our club T-Shirts at our last
meeting. Everyone is very pleased with the design and color. Our next meeting will be held at Mr.
Sellers’ Home on Saturday, May 15th at
The
Wild Bunch
By:
Sheryl Heater
The Wild Bunch had a successful fundraiser during the month of April. We
had a carwash in the Wal-Mart parking lot and everyone had a good time. For
May’s monthly meeting we will be meeting at the Extension Office one week night
to work on our record books. A date has not yet been set. Please contact Mrs.
Heater for more information 697-6444.
Places
To Go
The
Places To Go Club will be going on their annual weekend camping trip on May
29-30.
Contact Mrs. McCoy for more information.
Heels
Down
No
News Submitted
Beef ‘N’ Bacon Raisers
We will be having a party to show appreciation for a job well done
through out the year!!!
When: Sunday, May 30, 2004
Time:
Where: LeeAnn’s House
Dinner
starting at
Directions to the Party:
Take
HWY 441 North to
Please Bring A Covered Dish
RSVP with Ginnifer 863-634-0680
At that time please let me know what
dish you will be bringing.
There will be lots to do:
Karaoke
Volleyball
Horseshoes
Ride Go Carts
You can even bring your own horses and 4-wheelers
Meat and Paper Goods will be Provided!
Early Bird Registration for Discounted Fee is due to the Extension Office by
Monday, May 7th.
**Registration should include Forms
A-F and Payment.
For More
information visit http://4h.ifas.ufl.edu/index1.htm
or call
Mrs. Debbie 763-6469.
Dairy
Quiz Bowl Camp
When:
Where:
Cost:
$75.00
This camp is open to all 4-H members
(you do
not have to be involved with the dairy club).
Keep
your eyes open for registration info.
Your
4-H Story
Your 4-H story is a
very important part of your record book. It should convey to your readers what
you have learned by participating in 4-H.
The following
outline may help you in developing your story:
Part 1
Introduce yourself- include your age, interests, family, where you live,
where you go to school and when and why you joined 4-H.
Part 2
Tell about the project or activity- Why did you choose this project?
Which goals did you set? What goals did you reach? What have you learned from
this project? Describe how you arranged for financing, losses and savings.
Part 3
Highlight other 4-H projects and activities- include major learning
experiences and special interests in 4-H.
Part 4
Explain how 4-H has helped you become a better leader and citizen.
Describe the offices you have held and committee assignments you have accepted.
Explain how you have learned to accept responsibilities.
Part 5
Describe how 4-H has influenced your school and career goals. Tell about
your plans for the future.
Congratulations to all OYLS
Participants
Steers
Grand
Champion…………………….Ashley Goggans
Reserve Grand
Champion………
Steer Showmanship
Junior……………………..Cristin Shelton
Intermediate…………..Tyler Hayes
Senior……………………..Kayla Walters
Good Luck
