Oklahoma 4-H Volunteers and Parents

Don't miss the November 1 deadline to register for the NE Volunteer Mini-Conference.

November 9th, 9 am – 1 pm a mini conference for 4-H volunteers and parents will be hosted at the Creek County Fairgrounds. Registration due November 1 via ZSuite. Enjoy a morning of networking, workshops, content, and useful ideas on how to make your 4-H program the BEST!

Check out SE District Volunteer Training opportunites. Four sites to chooce from. Register through your county Extension office by October 25.

Final 2024 Tuesday Tool Time, October 22. Register using the QR code.

Experiences at 4-H VCOSS. Oklahoma volunteers and staff presented five workshops at the 2024 conference. Nicole Black and Becky Roberts, Leah Haxton, Liz Taylor and Karla Knoepfli, and Kelli Morgan. A very special thank you for your leadership and sharing your time, talents and resources with other volunteers across the nation!

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. L. and B. Barnett, Wash*ta County. "This trip is worth the effort just for the refresh and recharge. The location is absolutely beautiful and peaceful."

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. C. Jones, Murray County. "Because of this conference I feel more on fire to teach and be a more active volunteer."

Experiences at 4-H VCOSS. B. Jones, Murray County. "I’m so thankful that I got to attend this conference, it was like a recharge for my 4-H battery . I learned so many great tools to bring back to Murray County. "

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. G. Loeffelholz, Cleveland County. "Had an awesome time learning and attending workshops. Really great meeting and networking with other states. Campground is very beautiful and awesome. Recommend other volunteer attend next year." October 2-5, 2025, Eatonton Ga at the Rock Eagle 4-H Camp.

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. A. Brown, Grady County. "I loved that I was able to connect with others, get new ideas, and learn new ways to teach. I also learned as a presenter I don’t have to know the whole workshop, and it’s okay to have notecards and references to look at. I also learned there are times when science and 4-H experiences work and fail, but that is all part of the 4-H experiential learning model.

I'm feeling inspired from this experience and ready to return to share and teach what I gained from conference with my clubs, county, and district."

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. B. Roberts, Delaware County. "As volunteers, we ask our 4-H'ers to step out of their comfort zone, make new friends, and try new things. We send them to camp, Roundup, and conferences. VCOSS is a volunteers opportunity to do all the things we encourage the kids to do. This is my fourth year representing Oklahoma and I love it! I've made good friends from other states, learned how each state does 4-H differently, and even taught a workshop or two!

I am so very thankful that the OK 4-H foundation is so supportive of the volunteers in our state and provide funding for this conference. I hope to see you next year in Georgia!"

Follow https://www.facebook.com/Oklahoma4H this week in celebration of National 4-H Week. Each day brings a fun 4-H challenge for members, volunteers and alumni.

🍀 Happy National 4-H week! 🍀

Today is Memory Monday, so let’s kick off the celebration with some nostalgia. Remember our 2023 Oklahoma State 4-H Roundup? We had so much fun Surfing the Waves of Success and rocking those Hawaiian shirts! 🌊🌺

Now we’re Beyond Ready to celebrate all of your amazing memories. Share your favorite 4-H memory with us in the comments. Whether it's an unforgettable experience, a special achievement or just something that makes you smile, we want to relive those moments with you. 📸💚

The Oklahoma delegation had a wonderful experience in Eatonton GA last week at 4-H VCOSS. The delegation is eager to share their enthusiasm and materials with others! Save the date for 2025, October 2-5.

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. A. Young, Grady County.
"Attending 4-H VCOSS for the first time has been so refreshing. Meet people from other states with the same passion of igniting a spark in our youth. It was so encouraging to share idea, laughter and stories with fellow volunteers.. I am refreshed and ready to get back and share new ideas with my club and fellow volunteers."

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. N. Black, Pontotoc County. "I absolutely love the opportunity to get to network with people from different states. Learning how our programs are alike and different provides me with new ideas to better project areas and my club. Each time I attend VCOSS there are so many things to bringing back to my community and club."

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS. S. Bellew, Beaver County. There is nothing like a conference to remind you why you love 4-H! As hard as it was to decide which workshops to attend, it will be even harder to decide which new activity to introduce at home! I explored new projects, learned new skills, and was able to connect with leaders from so many states!

Attending conferences can be the spark a volunteer needs! Attend your District Conference! Attend our State Parent-Volunteer Conference and consider attending the Volunteer Conference of Southern States!"

Experiences from 4-H VCOSS - L. Stubbs, Cleveland County. "This conference serves as a refresh or reset for the next year. It always re-energizes me and I leave in a better place for myself and my 4-H members. This year I learned everyone has an inner artist." Workshop - Igniting your Passion through Sculpture.

Grady County, S. Evans says, "I would encourage every 4-H volunteer to attend the Volunteer Conference of Southern States. It was refreshing and I learned so much!

I can’t wait to implement some of the new ideas I learned at VCOSS-2024. I will come home with new service learning ideas, project ideas and leadership lessons for my teens!"