Oklahoma 4-H Volunteers and Parents

Join Delaware county October 23. Call the county office for detatils (918) 253-4332.

Please join us next year in GA. Follow conference plans on Facebook and Instagram or online at www.4hvcoss.com Save the date for 2024 - October 3-6 at Rock Eagle 4-H Camp in Eatonton, GA.

B. Roberts and D. Fields are learning that research shows incorporating STEM into early childhood/elementary programs benefit future success during a workshop at VCOSS.

In the workshop, "4-H Expressionist" TN shared a fine arts project taking place between the Art League and 4-H. Here L. Stubbs is learning about artist Georgia O'Keeffe and trying her hand at expressionism.

Kudo's to B. Roberts and N. Black for representing OK on the VCOSS Advisory team. R. Carpenter, McClain County, enjoys attending the conference each year because it benefits both her as a volunteer and most importantly the members of the club.

G. Loeffelholz and N. Black participating in the "The Art of Science of Soil" at VCOSS.

Oklahoma volunteers sharing our inspiration at 2023 Volunteer Conference of Southern States.

Southeast District, Cleveland County scholarship team at Rock Eagle 4-H Camp. Team: C. and G. Loeffelholz, B. Secraw and L. Stubbs.

Saturday, L. Stubbs is trying her hand at graphic design in the workshop "Coming of Age: Seeing 4-H Through Graphic Design" at VCOSS.

West District, Wash*ta County scholarship team participating in VCOSS. Team: L. Barnett, L. Mason and P. Brittain.

L. Evans and R. Carpenter are enjoying the workshop "How to Prepare for Textile and Arts Camp" on Saturday in GA.

Northeast District, Kay County scholarship team attending the Volunteer Conference of Southern States. Team: B. Medlock, D. Fields and L. Evans. G. Hobaugh attended virtually.

Saturday at VCOSS, L. Mason and L. Barnett lead a workshop titled, "Leather Feather Trifecta. Thirty participants learned about the feather in Native American history, STEM, and a National Su***de Awareness program.

Lisa Smartt, tonights speaker on the topic, "I Thought I was a People Person until I Started to Work with People. Eatonton, GA

L Stubbs was engrossed in the G.R.O.S.S Stem workshop this afternoon in GA.

Extension professionals Scarlett Kingsley and Liz Taylor presented virtual workshops this afternoon as part of the VCOSS program. Ms. Taylor also presented two pieces of curriculum last night in the virtual curriculum share fair.

L. Evans is enjoying "Exploring the E in STEM" in this afternoons workshops.

Gnomes, Gnomes Everywhere, this afternoons workshop. C. Loeffelholz and L. Mason engaged in a project that would be great community service.

L. Evans and B. Medlock participating in a session lead by Tennessee 4-H Curriculum Team: "Healthy Living and Global Connections" at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center this afternoon.

R. Carpenter participating in a Real Colors workshop today at the volunteer conference of southern states.

VCOSS - Oklahoma in action! B. Roberts and N. Black facilitating a workshop that introduced participants to Project Wild resources.

Today's opening event. GA, staff member Mandy Marble sharing the Thrive Model with volunteers and staff from across the nation.

Kudos to OK members of the advisor team they are hard at work. Nicole and Becky created these wonderful decorations for the tables in the cafeteria.

Oklahoma has 17 delegates participating in the Volunteer Conference of Southern States.

Recognizing and celebrating the transformative powers of creative skills. Arts education impacts how equiped young people are to succeed in all areas of life. Resources have been prepared for parents, volunteers, and staff which include a social media campaign, hands-on lessons, and research-based articles. Register at https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVukeweA6XAVsdo

Our registration is coming in! We have folks as far west as California, Colorado, and New Mexico registered. We're excited to have Indiana and Pennsylvania traveling south. If you have not registered, we hope you will this week. We will order t-shirts and swag bags next week, so those who register after that date may not have our cool items in their sizes! Yikes! Head over to www.4hvcoss.com and register today and let's color this map green!

Registration closes September 1. Don't miss out on loads of workshop, new friends, and a refreshing experience.

Check out the variety of workshops being offered at the Volunteer Conference of Southern States. Great opportunity to grow and find your SPARK!!

Ohio State Extension Educators Amanda Raines and Jami Dellifield of Hardin County will be our guest presenter November 14th. Pre-registration required. https://okstate-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkfu6trj4tHtZk7k1JoK_T-KYDUwPxbAC3

"Loads of Fun!" "Wonderful people and experiences!" "I have to come back!" Be one who experiences the 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States. Apply for a scholarship. Visit with your county educator for more information. Deadline June 30th.

Don't miss out on a great experience with passionate 4-H parents and volunteers. Registration CLOSES June 2nd. https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/20827

Don't miss this opportunity! Registraion closes June 2nd. https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/20827.

Opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with volunteers in GA September 28 - October 1. Excellent networking and learning opportunity.

Opportunity for 4-H youth entrepreneurs. A full set of guidelines can be downloaded from your ZSuite account or obtained from your county Extension office. Regustration due May 15.

Registration now open! New, registraton can be paid with a CC/DC.

Oklahoma 4-H parents and volunteers give selflessly with warm hearts and helping hands.

Make a difference in the lives of youth. Volunteer by contacting your County Extension Office. https://extension.okstate.edu/county/

On behalf of each 4-H member, we wish to thank our volunteers, parents, and community leaders for caring and sharing!

Special thanks to the parents, guardians, teachers and community volunteers who make a difference in the lives of 4-H youth in the southeast district!

Volunteers love to learn and then share what they learn. Check out the quarterly Tuesday Tool Time webinars. https://4h.okstate.edu/volunteers/continuing-education/index.html