Wichita County

Clover Connection June 2018 Wichita County

About Us Wichita County 4-H is about having fun, learning, exploring and discovering. In 4-H, young people make new friends, develop new skills, become leaders and help shape their communities. 4-H gives them a chance to pursue their own interests – from photography to computers, from building rockets to raising animals. A list of 4-H projects is available here. They go places – to camp, to state and national conferences. They learn to be leaders and active citizens. In 4-H clubs, they serve as officers and learn to conduct meetings, handle club funds, and facilitate group decision-making. They give back to their communities. 4-H members get involved in volunteer projects to protect the environment, mentor younger children and help people who are less fortunate. History of the 4-H Clover and Emblem The first 4-H emblem was a three-leaf clover, introduced sometime between Pledge 8 Clubs represented head, heart and hands. In 1907 and 1908. The three “H’s” 1911, at a meeting of club leaders in 188 Youth Washington, a fourth “H” representing health was added and the current 4-H four-leaf clover emblem was approved. 41 Adult More information on Clover logo usage It is protected by the U.S. Congress. is available. Volunteers The 4-H pledge was worded by Otis Hall, Kansas state 4-H leader. It was approved at the first National 4-H Club Camp in 1927 in Washington, D.C. The Motto words “my world” were added to the pledge in 1973. Their addition is the only change ever made to the 4-H pledge.

Current Clubs Actors Creating Together- Club Managers: Teresa Coker, 940-782-5450- Meeting Location, Day and Time: Varies based on Activities 4-H empowers young people to be true Baconators- Club Manager: Holly Leman, 940-867-4555- Meeting Location, Day and Time: Iowa Park RAC, 2nd leaders. True leaders are young people Thursday, 6:00 pm who have confidence; know how to work well with others; can endure through Cowpoke City- Club Manager: Danelle Ivey,915-433-5431- challenges; and will stick with a job until it Meeting Location, Day and Time: Electra High School Ag gets done. In 4-H, we believe true leaders Room, 1st Monday, 6:30 pm aren’t born – they’re grown. Explorers- Club Managers: Kathy Love, 913-9672 – Meeting Location, Day and Time: Northwest Field and Getting involved with 4-H is easy and costs Stream Office, 2nd Friday, 2:00pm are kept to a minimum. Unlike other youth organizations, 4-H doesn’t require a uniform and there are no national fees. 4-H Horse Club- Club Managers: Amanda Awakuni 704- 3230 Meeting Location, Day and Time: 4th Tuesday of Each Children select their 4-H education project month at Whispers of Hope so they can choose one that works well within a family’s budget. 4-H programs and Shooting Sports– Club Managers: Mary Owen, 707-685- clubs typically meet once per week or once 3293 & Ashley Hood, 940-733-0409- Meeting Location, Day per month, although some may choose to and Time: NW TX Field & Stream Range, 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 pm meet more or less frequently. 4-H programs are available for children ages 8-18. 4-H Valley View–Club Manager: Amy Lee, 940-782-7223- Cloverbud programs are available for Meeting Location, Day and Time: Kamay Volunteer Fire children ages 5-7. Department, 1st Wednesday, 6:30 pm Please call the Wichita County Extension Office for more information about the Wichita County 4-H Program, 940-716- 8610. Amy Griffin County Extension Agent - 4-H

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Shooting Sports Rifle and Pistol Results Overall Girl: Charisma Owen Senior Rifle Individual: Charisma Owen - First Harper Wood - Third Senior Rifle TeaM: Charisma Owen - First Place Harper Wood Intermediate Pistol Individual: J ett Burdette Julia Davis - Fifth Place Rosa Weaver Intermediate Pistol TeaM: Senior Pistol Individual: Jett Burdette - 3rd Place Juila Davis - Fourth Place Senior Pistol TeaM: Kayce Box Charisma Owen - Second Place Nathaniel Donaghey Harper Wood Kylan Reitenour Overall Junior Girl: SarahBeth Burdette J ett Burdette Rosa Weaver Junior Rifle Individual: Overall Intermediate Girl: Julia Davis Sarahbeth Burdette- First Place Intermediate Rifle Individual: Junior Rifle TeaM: Julia Davis - Third Sarabeth Burdette - Second Place Casey Carrion - Fourth Gunnar Reitenour Kayce Box - FiFth Dawson Dabovich INtermediate Rifle TeaM: Christian Owen Julia Davis - First Place Junior Pistol Individual: Casey Carrion Sarabeth Burdette- Fourth Place Kayce Box Nathaniel Donaghey

Archery MOD 600 1st year Junior Noah Doley - 1st Compound Aided Calista zimmerli - 2nd Compound Unaided Junior Sam Hobert - 1st NASP Intermediate Nate Donaghey - 1st Compound Unaided Senior Catelyn Donaghey - 1st Compound Unaided 3-D 1st year Junior Noah Doley - 2nd Compound Aided Calista zimmerli - 2nd Compound Unaided Junior Sam Hobert - 1st NASP Miley Helms - 5th NASP Intermediate Nate Donaghey - 1st Compound Unaided Dusti BUtler - 5th Compound Unaided Senior Catelyn Donaghey - 1st Compound Unaided

Trap High Point Girl : Casey Carrion Junior 3 Man Teams: Garrett Bailey - 3rd Place Madison Bailey Cameron Bailey Intermediate 3 Man Teams: Blake Phillips - 1st Place Casey Carrion Hayden Lovelady Nate Donaghey - 4th Place D.C. Graham Cutter Schenk Senior 2 Man Teams: Kevin Phillips - 5th Place Rylee Phillips

4-H Spotlight 2018 Healthy Texas Youth Rachel Brockriede & Kelsey Thomas Ambassadors The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador program is a program to develop youth leaders who can serve as a source of health education and outreach in schools and communities across Texas. As a Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors, they will serve as a community health and wellness leader and work directly with our County Extension office, agents and other volunteers to provide information through educational programs and activities that will encourage healthy habits for both youth and adults.

Kaylie McCarty is a graduating senior in the 2018 class at Iowa Park High School. She has been active in both 4-H and FFA for 10 years. She has shown rabbits, lambs and pigs at local, county and state levels. She is also a member of the swine quiz bowl team. Kaylie is the Chaplain of the Baconators pig club, and participates in numerous community service projects throughout the community. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Iowa Park where she is active in the youth group and volunteers yearly to help put on vacation bible school. Kaylie was the recipient of the 2018 WCJLS 4-H Scholarship and will use it towards tuition at Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas. She will be continuing her love of agriculture by pursuing a degree in Plant Sciences. Her dream is to be a Horticulturist. While at college she will be a part of both the meat judging team and the college’s swine show team and breeding program. Being selected for both of these teams will enable her to help pay for some of her college expenses. Kaylie McCarty Being a part of 4-H has taught her a tremendous amount of information and skills that have prepared her for both college and life in general. She hopes to continue to give back to both programs who have helped her grow into the person she is today! McKena Shafer has been a member of Wichita County 4-H for 14 years. She began as a Clover kid. She has served as a county council delegate and a club officer for multiple years. McKena has been involved with the Sheep project, Livestock Judging, and Food and Nutrition Quizbowl. She has shown at all the major stock shows and county for 10 years, receiving Showmanship buckles at county each year she showed. McKena has mentored younger 4-Her’s and helped with the promote 4-H on TV & Radio, and helped with the Kids, Kows, and More Program. She has received each on the star awards, and represented District 3 a House of Representative at Congress, McKena Shafer and 4-H day at the capital. She was a 2018 graduate of Electra High School and will be attending West Texas A&M in August. Caitlyn was in Cowpoke City 4-h club for 3years. She did archery and pistol she has also became asst. certification coach for pistol and black powder this year. She enjoyed being in 4-h. She learned a lot of neat things and learned the safety of fire Caitlyn Donaghey arms. Her plans are to became a EMT and plans on helping and volunteering her time with 4-h.

Important Dates June 20-22 - D3 Horse Show June 21 - County Records are due to the office by 5pm June 25 - Photography Camp from 10AM-3PM June 27 - Fall Steer Validation please call David for more information June 26-28 - D3 Leader Lab July 1 - Wichita County Livestock Leadership Council application Due July 1 - Connect Deadline for District Recordbook July 8-13 - Hunting & Wildlife, Muzzle loading, Pistol& Rifle State Games July 13 - Clothing and Textiles Camp Registration Due July 15-21 - Archery State Games July 17-21 - Shotgun state games July 18 - State Bound Record books due to the Office by 5PM July 20 - Star Award Applications Due ( Interviews will be the next wee Seniors - Please email me information so you too can have your senior spotlight!



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